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The June sun was beating down hard, rain had not yet started this year which is very strange for this part of the tropical world. Looking at the ruins of what once stood out majestically in the city center, I was thinking who is to be blamed. The memories of the school just before the summer break came to my mind in a flash. The promises made, the good bye waved, the smiles, the sound of the children shouting, the ever notorious Vincent of 5th 'A' playing pranks, children sharing their lunch with each other ,all were missing. Instead what stood was ruins, ruins after a severe battle, battle fought with guns and bombs at a place where the only noise used to be the children shouting amidst the birds chirping in the beautiful setting the school was in. Now silence ruled at the Siddhartha Primary School in North Sri Lanka.
While leaving the school on the evening of April 24, 2009, I had the happiness of meeting with my family on the other side of the country. I could see the smiles on the faces of all the children, who were all going on the much awaited summer vacation. With new hopes of returning to a new class, a higher class when they come back from vacation, the students, like me left the school for the day, not knowing that they will never be back to the same school.
It was during May when intense fight broke out in the country between the warring group and the Govt. The Govt. which got information about terrorists being hidden in this very school and scared of the guerilla warfare used by the warring group decided to do air strikes. May 7th, 2009 was the ill fated date for this school and today June 21st 2009, the usual re-opening date for the school, there is a deafening silence.
But there is no such silence inside my brain. There are umpteen number of question. When children of two different groups can study sitting side by side, why that is the grownups fight over the language? When Vincent from the warring group can be the school topper in Sinhalese, the Govt.'s official language why is there so much noise on which language to be used? Why did the warring group not think even once before taking shelter in a school which was used by their children to build their future and why the Govt. force did not think even for a second before demolishing the only school in the 20 km radius completely? In a land where Buddha and his teachings is a household thing, why is that the grownups have chosen comfortably to ignore the teachings of the great preacher?
Being a Sinhalese teacher in the primary school in an area dominated by the warring group I had this proud feeling of teaching a new language to the children and learning a new culture altogether.
I am thinking what does "Back to school" mean to the students who were studying in this school, will it mean walking through dense forests for 20 kms! Or will they also leave this area forever! Back to school for me is in a different school in a different area teaching the same thing to a different set of students. But "back to school" will never be the same for me, ever!


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"Immerse your soul in love." – Radiohead
Today was a bad pain day. I knew it was going to be when I tried to shave my legs in the shower this morning and I was so tired from just doing one poorly that I was like, "Fuck this; trying again next month."
I spent a few hours doing what-could-pass-as-work things, but have spent most of it in bed, trying to ignore the fact that my body feels as though it's been run over. My fiance has assured me that I am not covered in bruises, though he was nice enough to point out that I had a few zits.
This, folks, is true love.
Sure, autoimmune/pain disorders are the worst, but it's probably harder than that to be in a relationship with someone who has one. It's a pretty helpless feeling to play the role of cheerleader and positivity captain when your lady is just like, "EVERYTHING. HURTS."
More often than not, I'm pretty fatigued and I'm still trying to figure out the right combination of meds. There are, of course, non-medical routes that can help (laying off sugar and caffeine (er… guilty), eating fresh foods, and exercising). I downloaded an app called Aaptiv which has different audio workouts you can do each day. I don't have a gym membership, running in the summer makes me cry, and I really want to get back into Pilates (maybe when I am a millionaire).
If anything, all of this has shown me who's there for me and who's really, really fucking not. I am continually amazed at the kindness of strangers and just as appalled at the reception I've gotten from toxic people.
You live, you love, you get diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, your tribe has your back and your soon-to-be husband tells you you're awesome and brings you a donut for #NationalDonutDay.
Could be a lot worse.
Have a good night, friends. Be kind to yourselves.

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text: How do you teach moving backwards around me or a table etc.? Belle knows how to move backwards but I can't get her to swing her butt around backwards. I would appreciate any techniques. Also I am having problems with her moving the ball with a push command. I have put a treat behind the ball so she moves it but when the treat is not there she only touchs it and doesn't know what to do. Thank you. Debby and Belle


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Résumé cards are one of the latest tools that should be in your job-seeking arsenal. They are the same size as a business card and are used to highlight your specific talents. These cards are specifically designed to be handed out in situations where giving out a résumé would not be appropriate or practical.
These cards are designed to highlight your special talents and skills as well as give out your important contact information. If designed and delivered correctly, the résumé card acts like a mini résumé.
Résumé cards are the perfect complement to your elevator speech and should be distributed liberally to all friends, family, colleagues and anyone else you know who may be willing to pass them along if they hear of suitable opportunities for you. You should also take your résumé cards with you to social events, job fairs, industry groups, and any function wherein you may encounter someone with whom you can network.
Résumé Cards Musts:
- Full Name [including earned special designations such as BA, BSc, MBA, etc.]
- ONE phone number that, if goes unanswered, will be redirected to a professional sounding answering machine or service
- The Job Title of the position you seek [optional]
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- Utilizes the back of the card by listing 3-5 your career highlights in bullet form
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( Yes, wetsuits are allowed: expect the water to be about 60 degrees)
- 1,000 yard open water swim.
- Time limit of 20 minutes.
- A continuous 200 yard run, 400 yard swim, 200 yard run.
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- Commit to one Session of Junior Lifeguards and attend the pre season trainings.
- Complete all required tasks such as setting up and cleaning up at the beginning and end of each day, and do it with a good attitude.
- Get hired as a state park volunteer. (We do give community service hours)
- Complete a minimum of 10 hours of tower shadowing, per session.
- Assist in any aquatic rescue or medical aides that are required.
- Work as a team at all times.
- Be a positive role model for all Junior Lifeguards!
Junior Lifeguards ages 14-17 with 2 years JG experience.
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Tryouts will start @ 0900 be there early to sign paperwork.
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All AP Art History Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Answering Other Questions About Romanesque 2 D Art
In medieval hagiographic paintings, a figure holding keys represents __________.
Jesus Christ
St. Peter
St. Paul
St. Peter
In the Christian tradition, Jesus is said to have given Peter the keys to his Kingdom, which the Roman Catholic church interpreted as making Peter the first Pope. In the highly symbolic and representative religious art of the middle ages, illiterate viewers could recognize St. Peter in painting by seeing him holding a set of keys.
Example Question #2 : Answering Other Questions About Romanesque 2 D Art
The Bayeux Tapestry is a large tapestry that commemorates __________.
the capture of Pope Leo XI in 1053
the East-West Schism of Christianity in 1054
the Norman Conquest of England in 1066
the defeat of Christian armies to the Almoravids in 1086
the Norman Conquest of England in 1066
The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most famous and well preserved Medieval tapestries, a common artistic form of the time period that served as a pictorial chronicle. The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the conquest of England by William II, Duke of Normandy, in 1066, and his defeat of the English King Harold Godwinson. The tapestry represents a certain kind of Romanesque art on a grand scale that has not survived in large numbers, while also serving as a historical record of William's conquest.
Example Question #51 : Ap Art History
What does iconoclasm mean?
Reverence shown toward religious images
The destruction of religious images
The creation of religious images
The copying of religious images
The destruction of religious images
Iconoclasm refers to the destruction of religious images. A government-led iconoclasm occurred in the Byzantine era after the reign of Roman Emperor Justinian saw an increase in the creation of icons.
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I've lived in Washington since I was about 4 years old and I've only gone up to the Space needle maybe twice? This past weekend, since my bf's sister was in town from SD we decided to make our way up there! Thank gosh the rain held out... Because I decided to wear an all white outfit.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
White Out
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Love the outfit! I remember going to the space needle a few years back and...slightly disappointed. I always imagined it to be much taller I guess! Oh well. Love Seattle, it's one of my favorite places.ReplyDelete
Thank you! I felt the same way when we got to the very top... Slight disappointment but the restaurant was awesome. You can feel it spinning! :) xoReplyDelete
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Canada Immigration Interview - You and Your Family
17 comments:
Is it mendatory to give interview for every applicant?
- June 11, 2010 at 11:53 PM
- Comrade said...
it is not mandatory. it depends on case to case
- June 12, 2010 at 1:14 AM
my name is yususf-ibrahim-nuhu,i was born in 27-05-1976.
i am living in ghana(suhum).i am living in my fathers house,i am single,yes i am living in joint family,yes i will be very glad if you will grant me that permission,my current maritual sitatute,am still single,no am never married,am mordirate in english speaking,no am nerver beened charge or taking to police sorspect,no i dont have family in canada,all my dreams is to make up my goals and life of brighten in canada,since my childwood,all am hopping is the immigration will give the permet to meet my goals in canada.
thank you.
- June 16, 2010 at 7:19 AM
- Comrade said...
Dear yususf-ibrahim-nuhu,
Please calculate your points of immigration first. Tell about your qualification and experience also
- August 13, 2010 at 1:31 AM
My name is Sarbik RoyChaudhuri. I am a Creative Analyst working at Yahoo! India.
From the basic eligibility categories, I found that I meet the "passing marks" needed to apply for residency in Canada. I would be grateful if someone can tell me how to proceed from here because I could not find my area of work listed under any of the categories.
- November 23, 2010 at 8:19 AM
- Comrade said...
Dear Sarbik,
Please read the following post
- November 23, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Dear comrade
do embassy ask for spouse's educational qualification documents even if he or she is working.
- December 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM
- Comrade said...
You have to submit the documents of your spouse education
- December 18, 2010 at 11:51 AM
dear comrade
does this rule apply to all type of immigration. I mean if, I apply for study permit, will they ask for spouse,s educational qualifications documents too.
- December 19, 2010 at 9:19 AM
dear comrade,
thanks for the answer and wonderful site.does this rule apply even if I apply for study permit .Will they still ask for spouse's educational documents.
- December 19, 2010 at 9:24 AM
- Comrade said...
In case of study visa, educational documents of your spouse will not be required
- December 19, 2010 at 9:46 AM
thats a great relief for me. I am really very grateful to you. You are really a great person.
- December 19, 2010 at 1:07 PM
dear comrade,
I am applying for canada student visa and open work permit for my spouse.My spouse's english level is basic.Should he choose English language on the application form. If embassy call for interview to my spouse, will they take interview in english or he has any option.
- March 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Hello I sponsor my husband after we got married on 29th Jan .. I am PR of canada and my husband work permit expires in oct ,,he is on visitor record at the moment ...He recieve an letter from immigration stating that they want him to appear for interview...any idea what is the waiting time for the Interview in Buffalo ??
- November 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM
My sister is applying to stay here as she is blind and mentally incapable of looking after herself. Her last remaining parent died and so she came back here with me last May. We applied immediately and they found a spot on her lung. Will she still be able to stay. We applied under compassionate grounds and if she cant stay I will have to return to England with her. I am a canadian citizen and have been here 33 years.
- January 27, 2012 at 7:45 AM
we have applied for my sister to stay in canada with us since the death of our last remaining parent last may. she is blind and incapable of looking after herself. she is my twin. we are 58. they found a spot on her lung. will she still be able to stay. we applied under compassion grounds?
- January 27, 2012 at 7:47 AM
spot in lung is not a big problem. My friend having a spot in lung went to canada last year on study visa. Although he got refused 2 times before on the basis of his lung problem but he got treatment
- January 27, 2012 at 7:33 PM


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Beginning January 12th, you'll have the ability to download Remix OS from Jide, and after that run it on any x86 computer system.
You'll have the ability to log into your Google account, install apps, and do everything else you 'd do on a mobile phone or tablet running Android. However you'll do it with the aid of a keyboard and mouse. In the meantime, you'll get access to Remix OS 2.0 based upon Lollipop, and it is anticipated that Android 6.0 will quickly launch for Remix OS.
How to Install Remix OS 2.0 on USB Drive ?
It just install's like a normal windows 8 or 10 and you'll require an FAT32 USB 3.0 flash drive with a minimum of 8GB of complimentary storage on it. Then simply rebooting your computer system and booting straight from that USB drive will make it work like a charm.
Download Remix 2.0 OS for PC for Free
- Download the Free Remix OS 2.0
- Now just format your 8GB USB Drive to the FAT32 format.
- Now you need to fire up the Remix OS USB Tool just like the tools we used to install windows from the USB Drive.
- This tool will be present inside the Remix OS .zip file you are downloading.
- Now process is same adding that .ISO file to this USB tool and choosing your USB Stick as the medium to install this OS on your system.
- After files are successfully added to your USB stick, just reboot your system and them press F12 or other key depending on your system to open up the Boot Menu.
- Choose the USB Stick from that Menu and installation will get started.
Thats it now wait for the installation to complete and you will be up and running the Remix OS 2.0 on your windows machine. Have fun and enjoy.


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Construction: Seamless injection-molded ABS outer shell, shock-absorbing EPS inner shell and a removable, hand-stitched removable comfort liner with open-cell foam and brushed Lycra construction. The chinstrap is adorned with brushed Lycra material on touch points and features a flat D-ring fastener with an adjustable snap end retainer. Five snaps around the Gringo's eye port facilitate easy installation of a Biltwell bubble shield or Blast shield (sold separately.)
• Injection-molded ABS outer shell with hand-painted finish
• Expanded polystyrene inner shell
• Hand-sewn removable brushed Lycra liner with diamond-stitched quilted open-cell foam padding
• Meets DOT safety standards
• Internal BioFoam chin pad with hand-sewn contrast stitching
• XS through XXL sizes
Tim Armitage
03/18/2018 12:57pm
This has got to be the coolest, comfiest helmet ever! I ride a cool bike but I'm sure they deek at my helmet first! Well done biltwell, had mine for 3 years now and still love it more than ever and might just buy another colour for the hell of it. I've even got it on display when I'm not riding.
Cody clark
02/26/2018 08:14am
I am ordering another one of these helmets soon because my other one is no longer DOT approved. This helmet saved my life which is worth more than I spent on this helmet. It is worth more to me and my family than any of my bikes combined! I have always been pro-helmet but now I am pro-biltwell helmet. When I bought this helmet, I looked at different styles, companies, features but ultimately purchased this one last Summer. On February 19, 2018, this helmet proved I made the best purchase. Because of this company, this helmet and the wonderful staff at the hospital, I will be able to ride again. Many thanks to many more miles!
Bryce Fuleki
10/01/2017 09:44pm
Great helmet. Better than I expected, and a great price for what I got. Definitely exceeded expectations, and I got stickers... I like stickers.
Luis Leon
07/31/2017 12:31pm
Best helmet I've ever worn. Stylish, Affordable, lightweight and comfortable. This helmet was designed for wearing sunglasses with, A+
10/06/2016 12:04pm
Bought this helmet used off of ebay. The dude before scuffed it all up so it looks worn and badass... That's what I happen to be into because I'm a douche with a cb750 rat bike. But the look, feel and security in this thing are unparalleled, Highly recommend this helmet to anyone.
05/23/2016 09:38pm
Great helmet, great fit and cool looking... it´s the most comfortable helmet i´ve ever had, it fits perfectly and it´s light weight.. Thanks Biltwell! Ozzy from Austria
Bruce Boyle
04/29/2016 01:23pm
This is my second Gringo helmet and I alternate wearing both of my Gringo helmets almost everyday. If you are not wearing this wonderful lid, then you just don't get it!
Danny Andermann
04/04/2016 02:26pm
THE BEST helmet I've ever owned. And i HATE wearing a helmet. Extremely comfortable, sizing is perfect. I will be a lifetime buyer.
10/15/2015 06:01am
I'm currently in the hospital after a truck turned in front of me on my Triumph Rocket III. After rolling/sliding 200ish feet my 900lbs bike came to a rest on my head. I only have a broken leg and not a squished grape. I'll be buying the gringo again.
Ken spencer
10/07/2015 06:10pm
Great helmet. Light weight and cool as hell looking. Everything I get from them I'm overly impressed.
08/11/2015 07:13pm
Bar none, best helmet I've ever worn. Light, high quality throughout and infused with major Klass. I HATE helmets and would sleep in this one if I could. Thanks Biltwell.
Robert Morris
08/03/2015 07:49pm
The most comfortable helmet I've owned, and the quality is excellent! Was worried about the weight with a full face, but the Gringo feels lighter than the very thick half helmet it replaced.
Andrew Allen
05/29/2015 01:27pm
I am so f@!*#n' stoked about this helmet and have so many good things to say about it. It's ridiculously comfortable and just a piece of art. I held off getting this helmet because I had never seen one in person but I finally got one and wish I had done it sooner. If you are even questioning getting this helmet, just get it. If you are currently wearing an open face and have doubts about a full face, this helmet is the perfect solution. The Gringo is way more comfortable than my Bell Custom 500 and I don't feel like my vision is blocked like with other full face helmets. Get a bubble shield to go with it too, I have the tinted one and the yellow one as well.
02/12/2015 07:38pm
This helmet oozes with retro styling, care and quality. After being introduced to the Biltwell branding and owning the Bonanza (Biltwells 3/4 helmet) for a couple of years, I decided it was time to go back to a full face helmet for safety's sake. Heaven forbid I get into a wreck and I smash my face out... These helmets are high quality and backed by a reputable company. I saw some equivalent helmets by one of the top name brands in the helmet industry and they wanted over twice the price for the same DOT rated and styled helmet, which were much heavier and more uncomfortable I might add. I purchased the Gringo in matte black to go with my denim HD Street Bob. Out of the ten-plus helmets I've owned, the Gringo is one of my favorites as well as the Biltwell brand name. I often ride without a visor and this helmet is perfect for that around town with a pair of sunglass or safety glasses. When I hit the interstate I just snap on the Bubble shield, which look great with Biltwell's respective/compatible helmets (Gringo and Bonanza). I'll be considering other parts and accessories this company offers for my ride in the near future. If you're undecided, I'd recommend you go ahead and try the Gringo out. I doubt you'll regret it.
11/25/2014 04:46pm
Best Helmet I own. Feels sturdy and lightweight. I was in an accident 2 weeks ago, and I can honestly say this helmet saved my melon. Still recovering from bruises and road rash, but my head is fully in tact. Thanks Biltwell!
10/16/2014 08:01am
Great fit great looks and great value. Goes well with my TbIrd Storm and in plain off-white looking forward to some custom paint work.
10/02/2014 01:19pm
Love my Gringo! This Helmet is awesome, quality, performance, fit and finish, everything is awesome, rode it all of SoCals summer, and it was perfectly fine. It can get hot if you're just sitting, but who does that?! It's super versatile with the different shields, goggles or simple sunglasses like i do. extremely lightweight and great slim profile, buying a second one soon to have a different color.
09/24/2014 05:56am
By far the best helmet I have ever used !! Silent comfy and great looks !
08/19/2014 04:44pm
I just received my Gringo in the mail. After reading all the reviews online I was so excited to get, and it surpassed all my expectations (and they were already high). It feels and looks great, and it's even better on the road. Its very quiet (I can actually hear my bike!), lightweight, comfortable, with a large viewing area. It fits snug but not tight with no vibration from the wind - even at 130km/h. Better than my full face Shoei and Bell helmets. Let me tell you, it looks amazing with my '82 CB900. Thank you Biltwell!
08/15/2014 07:30pm
Just got my new Gringo...best helmet I have ever bought! I've never thought at DOT style helmet could be so cool looking! Very comfortable, plus I'm claustrophobic and don't mind wearing this full face helmet.
08/10/2014 08:18am
Living in mexico it took me 6 months to finally get it...... THE BEST HELMET!!!!!!!! Super chingon!!!!
06/25/2014 02:21pm
Without doubt the nicest fitting and most comfortable helmet, not only was I able to get it delivered in 2 days I rode 3000 miles in 90 plus degree weather for 8 days and not once did I feel to hot or uncomfortable !! I normally wear a Bell 3/4 not any more , felt safer and it looks a bunch cooler.. add the bubble shield and its very cool . I did go for the XL normally in Bell i wear large, the XL fits perfect . Great helmet and great customer service .
Steve M
04/19/2014 07:01pm
This helmet saved my life. http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/pd-motorcyclist-critically-hurt-in-accident I was in a collision on March 14th, 2014. I just spent nearly a month in the hospital recovering from numerous injuries. My bike T-boned a car at between 40 and 50 mph. The PHX PD detective investigating the accident thought for sure that it would be fatal. I'm wholeheartedly convinced that my life was spared simply because I was wearing this Biltwell Gringo helmet fitted with the Biltwell Bubble Shield. Please, always wear a full face helmet. Its not just a matter of life and death. Its a matter of surviving with brain damage or without. Ride Safe, Steve M Tempe, AZ
11/15/2013 05:38pm
The wife has been nagging me for years to wear a full-face helmet. Intellectually I've always agreed with her that I should, but I just don't care for the way they look, and the fact that I feel claustrophobic in them doesn't help.
Rebecca Scarpino
10/31/2013 02:02pm
I've always had a hard time finding helmets that did not hurt my forehead. This is one of the most comfortable helmets I have ever owned. Medium fit me great.
10/08/2013 05:22pm
Best Helmet Ever.
M Warren
10/07/2013 05:02pm
I love this helmet! I love how it fits and is so comfortable. And of course style is sweet! I was really happy with the fast shipping too. Definitely will be buying more with Biltwell!
10/04/2013 03:33pm
The style of the Gringo definitely stands out from the rest of the full face helmets, but that is not what makes this helmet outstanding. It's the plush and comfortable interior, the wide field of vision, and the refreshing ventilation that really make this helmet stand out. Buy it for the style. Keep it for the quality. The Gringo is worth every penny.
Alex mau
09/24/2013 10:07am
Super cool looking, well made.
Steve Ferris
08/28/2013 10:11pm
I tentatively ordered online from Australia. WOW, this is one of the few times I have been pleasantly surprised. Apart from the helmet itself being really high quality and ultra comfortable, I was astounded when it arrived from the states in about 2 weeks or less. Totally impressed with you guys. I am still waiting for a t-shirt from another US place that I ordered 4 weeks before the helmet.
Anthony Goindoo
08/26/2013 02:13pm
This is the best helmet I've ever had. Even at speed it doesn't pull my head up, and at 90 degrees still has great ventilation. Oh, and look factor is awesome!
Jon Nick
08/20/2013 07:15pm
Received my Gringo today! I have previously owned a Fulmer V2 and it was a L size helmet. I ordered an XL Gringo and it fits like a charm! Cheek pads snap in and out easily....I purchased the goggles
08/19/2013 09:55pm
i can't say enough good things about this helmet. old school honkey scooterpimp style aside , it feels incredible. I am amazed by how cool it is , even in the Florida summer. Important to note , since i haven't seen much mention of the shell size difference; the smaller shell for the medium and under is only slightly larger than the Biltwell novelty. I am a tall guy with a long thin face and even the novelty gave me a bit of the bobble head. The chin bar on El Gringo eliminates this problem. It seems like every time I get paid , I buy some Biltwell merchandise. I might have a problem. I need some gloves man , real bad.
08/13/2013 04:53pm
Super stoked. The Moto gloves are awesome too. Next up are some bars. Highly recommended.
Jarrod Corbeil
08/07/2013 01:52pm
This is a great helmet and a great company. I ordered one size to big but everything was handled awesome by the company.
Amin Yusoff
07/18/2013 12:36pm
Perfect fit! Great looking helmet! Will definitely buy another piece for the Ol' Lady!
jimi meza
07/03/2013 04:57pm
best helmet ever. period.
06/21/2013 09:57am
This is my favorite helmet! I was hesitant to order without trying it on first but it fit great. I'm using a mirrored shield and this is by far one of the quietest helmets I've worn. Visibility is great and it is comfortable at freeway speeds.
06/11/2013 11:35am
This is the best full face I've ever worn. I can't believe how high the quality is. No buffeting on on the freeway, perfect vision, comfy fit, glasses or goggles, no problem. Fast shipping. Insane product. Nice price.
05/20/2013 12:47am
This helmet is amazing, thanks a lot from France, because here the weather is soooo shit, the full face is just what i needed!!
05/10/2013 01:40pm
I've just got it today! It's amazing that I placed an order only two days ago and I'm already wearing it!
Eric Ahlgrim
05/08/2013 08:28am
I have not purchased this helmet yet... yet...
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FLPensFan wrote:DeSmith first goalie off. Looks like he will start.
Hearing that Jooris expected to be the healthy scratch, as Kuhnhackl and Rowney were both off early.
I didn't see much of Jooris as I was away last weekend (missed Toronto and watched Dallas on my phone), but my immediate thought was he as far more NHL-worthy than Rowney.
With Murray skating and taking shots and even being on this trip, we should expect him back in MTL, amirite?


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A little at a time my corners soften...
Rounded as I take short walks around the block in another foot's well worn shoes.
My gavel bangs less harsh,
with every mistrial and misstep
Respect coming more readily,
Even for those who aren't simply looking out the window next door, but who own a perspective a half a world away from my view.
Self imposed tower of stone loneliness crumbles
I still have my convictions,
still hold them dear to my soul.
But no longer do they sit heavy noose around my neck
Shackles on my ankles.
Solitary confinement
is a hell of a place.
I refuse to imprison
my heart, my mind
in such passages,
Narrow confines
Inspire only panic and claustrophobia
My body has softened a bit perhaps with experience.
But so has my ego, and I don't mind if I do.
And so it rolls...
In full living color,
Breathing in the variety
Spicy fragrance of life
What does that even mean? A cage for you to sing?
A bird cannot fly, my dear, with only one wing...
Sometimes life is blue,
Sometimes life is yellow
And sometimes the world is green
Because the truth is somewhere
in between.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
A Visit to Mountain High!
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Great post! I have been to mountain high, but I was too scared to go on black diamond. Good for you for doing it. I am really impressed. Was it scary? What gave you the confidence to try it? I tend to ski on the blue slopes. Is snowboarding harder than skiing?ReplyDelete
I am also not very good at packing especially last minute. I also tend to forget things when I am rushed. It looks like you all had a fantastic time.
Dear Heather,ReplyDelete
I love those last minute trips that you just make work! Three cheers for your dad's idea!
Yes, I have been to Mountain High. However, it was a long time ago! Was there a lot of snow? We have been planning on taking Buck to the snow, but it has been so warm, many places do not have snow.
I learned to ski when I was in high school and enjoyed it very much. About ten years ago I tried snowboarding. I loved it, but it was a hard sport to learn. Although I took a few lessons, I never went beyond the beginner slope. Being on a gentle slope and developing mastery was my cup of tea!
Because a black diamond is so steep, you do have to keep making quick turns and digging in your edges. Otherwise, gravity would take over and you might not be ready for that!
I'm curious, what is the price for an adult lift ticket these days? When I started back in the late 70s, an all day lift ticket for an adult was $17.
Your proud teacher,
Mrs. Y♥llis
I have to admit that I have not been to Mountain High, but that it because I am a teacher who lives on the other side of the world. I loved reading your recount Heather, it was very detailed and contained a lot of information about the time that you spent there.ReplyDelete
We don't really have snow in New Zealand where I used to live, however I have just changed schools and moved to a new location. My new school is in the country and here it does snow a little, we had some snow days when the school was close, although this was about four years ago. In my old city it had snowed twice in a hundred years.
I am really curious to hear the answer to Mrs Yollis question, although I think she is brave asking it - in the nearly thirty years since Mrs Yollis bought a ticket how have the prices changed?
Mr Webb and Room One, Auroa Primary School, Taranaki, New Zealand
Hi Mr. Webb and Mrs. Yollis,Delete
Planning a trip long ahead of time is not my thing -- that makes my brain hurt, and I like to surprise kids with short trips with very short notice (and short notice to myself as well :-)).
Since we experienced drought here this past winter, there was no much snow in the mountain. All trails were man made. However, we had good snow in the mountain last winter and it was snowing when we were up there. That's the first time kids saw it snowing -- lots of fun.
Lift ticket price? Probably you don't want to know -- they went up quite a bit. Depending on which day you go, it's either $59 or $69, and $30 for kids between 7 to 12 years old.
Great post indeed! Looked like you guys had a lot of fun during your trip. Kids can get a bit rowdy at times, which makes them thirsty more often than not. Did you know that there's a backpack with a built-in water dispenser? It would really be handy during these kinds of trips!ReplyDelete
Kristina Hamilton


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FREDERICK, MD. - On Wednesday, 23-year-old Michael Abraham Brall was at Kaplan College in Hagerstown, getting ready for a bachelor's degree program.
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Winter – we've officially had enough of you. Clare Hunt tucks into the best veg that spring has to offer
With British springtime officially kicking off on 20 March, the psychological clouds start to lift, the season brings optimism, and minds turn to a brand-new year of fresh produce.
Seasonal spring vegetables don't appear on the shelves with a bang – it's a slow burn, but one that's worth keeping your eye on. The earliest crops can be the sweetest and certainly the most gratifying of the year. Ashley Wheeler, who runs Trill Farm Garden in Axminster, says: "Spring is a bit of a teasing time for vegetables. The days are getting longer and we are coming out of winter, so it feels like there will be lots of vegetables ready. However, in reality there is not a huge amount available until late spring; but when it comes, it's great. After feasting on kale and root vegetables all winter, it's a treat to taste the first radishes, spring onions, fresh garlic and the first baby beetroots. They all seem so sweet and fresh in the spring."
So, as the days lengthen and temperatures (hopefully) rise, what springtime treats should we be looking out for?
Zinging with vibrant colour, spring's leafy greens range from the first baby spinach leaves to peppery rocket and punchy watercress. The wild larder starts to offer pungent wild garlic and young, delicate nettles for those keen to go foraging. All leafy greens are packed full of vitamins and superfood promises, but if it's flavour you're looking for, the greens have no difficulty offering a broad spectrum. Alex Coutts, head gardener at The Pig at Combe, says: "For me, the best vegetable coming from the garden in spring has to be the cavolo nero shoots. This kale has done us wonders over winter, providing us with a good amount of delicious greens. Just as it comes to the end of its life, it tries to flower to go to seed. We will pick these small shoots in abundance, like you would a sprouting broccoli, although eaten straight off the plant while harvesting for the kitchen is the real treat."
Winter may feel root-heavy, but spring brings with it roots of a very welcome and diverse nature: tiny baby beetroots are super-sweet and crunchy (with extra leafy potential in the beet tops), while the first radishes bring early promise of crisp summer salads, and versatile spring onions can be crisp and mild or eye-wateringly punchy. For many, it's the arrival of the first tender-skinned new potatoes (Jersey Royals among them) that's a real cause for celebration – boiled, buttered and eaten simply, they're a magical taste of spring.
Odd to think, but cauliflower really is a flower (of sorts) and the first white curds of the year are a welcome sight. Purple sprouting broccoli and calabrese (the 'normal' green broccoli we now consider purple sprouting's slightly inferior brother) are excellent sources of dietary fibre and boast an array of vitamins from A and K to C, as well as calcium and antioxidants. But health-giving properties aside, they're a versatile veg that can be boiled, baked, griddled and puréed in any number of recipes. The year's first asparagus spears will be fine and tender, and packed with distinctive flavour.
Looking forward to summer, the first pod vegetable to make its appearance in spring is the broad bean. "I like to cook the very first broad beans still in their pods, when they are still really small," says Ashley. "Just blanched, then dressed with fresh garlic and oil is great."
"After feasting on kale and root veg all winter, it's a treat to taste the first radishes, spring onions, fresh garlic and the first baby beetroots."Ashley Wheeler, Trill Farm Garden
If you fancy tucking into the freshest spring produce, cooked by some of Devon's finest chefs in glorious surroundings, look no further than some of the county's best restaurants with kitchen gardens attached.
With three walled gardens to harvest from (for vegetables, herbs and infusions), The Pig at Combe's menu is all about the freshest of the fresh veg, combined with other local produce sourced from within a 25-mile radius.
Visit the 300-acre Trill Farm for one of its regular Supper and Conversation evenings, combining thought-provoking speakers with delicious food inspired by the farm's seasonal produce.
With Tina Bricknell-Webb at the helm in the kitchen, Percy's takes full advantage of its estate setting, using fresh produce from its organic kitchen garden to great effect.
With head chef and head gardener working together to get the most from the kitchen garden, dishes at Lewtrenchard reflect the best the season has to offer.
Loxton's – the Deer Park's well-regarded restaurant – takes full advantage of its setting in an 80-acre estate, with produce from the walled garden featuring throughout the menu.
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- Laser cutter - The laser cutter is a print method that has recently really caught my attention as the results that can be achieved using this method are really impressive. Therefore, this year I want learn to use the machine so that the technique can be applied to some of my outcomes.
- Screen print - I successfully developed my knowledge of the whole screen print process last year, I attended insightful workshops that went through how to print on both paper and fabric. This year I want to develop and apply this knowledge, although I experimented extensively printing on paper I never printed on fabric, so this is something I would like to try this year.
- Time management - Moreover, my independent time management is also something that I would like to improve this year. Although I was pretty on top of my time management last year I still think that there is vast room for improvement. I am aiming to develop this skill by starting work and study tasks immediately. Furthermore, I will also spend a consistent amount of time on projects every night to prevent a large build up of work from occurring.
- Typography - Last year served as my introduction to typography, I developed skills and knowledge by sketching letter forms and learning about the basic principles associated with type. I want to develop this knowledge further over the coming academic year by continuing to develop typographic sketches in my spare time, I found that this is a good way of leaning about letter forms and how they interact with each other.
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- Craft - As a designer I have a very craft driven practice, I am fascinated by different print techniques and how these can be used to improve and push the quality of my graphic outcomes. Over the coming year I want to develop my knowledge of craft related techniques and apply these to my work.
- Finishing techniques - Finishing techniques such as 'foiling' and 'embossing' can give outcomes a really nice upmarket feel, as a designer my practice predominantly focuses on printed media. Therefore, I want to use this year to lean about the various finishing techniques, when applied correctly they will give my work a new dimension and improve the quality of my outcomes.
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- Aim high! - Finally, I want to improve my self confidence, over the last year I developed a negative attitude that lead to me doubting my abilities as a designer and student, its not the 'positive' frame of mind that I should have as an up and coming design student. Lacking confidence something that I believe held me back from applying for work placements over summer and is something that needs to change. This year I will focus on improving my attitude and push myself to overcome any doubts.
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- I also want learn technical terms within typography and graphic design and widen my design related vocabulary.
- I want to learn new printing techniques such as letter press printing, this is something I have always aspired to try but unfortunately never had the facilities to do so.
- Additionally, I also want to learn about the business side of the subject, so when I finish the course I am fully prepared for the outside world.
- Finally, I also want to learn about programs that I have not had chance to work with before like 'fontographer'.
Firstly, I can safely say that I achieved all of my goals to some extent. Through the design principles sessions I massively improved my knowledge of typography and how it should be applied within design. Furthermore, the same sessions also introduced a lot of the technical terms associated with typography, when creating my booklet for the '10 Things a Designer Should Know' brief I reviewed these again, which I believe helped cement the information in my brain. With regards to learning new printing techniques last year was a great success, I experimented with a variety of printing techniques which helped my love for print grow. This is clearly reflected in my design ethos which if focused on creating graphic outcomes for printed media. Although we were briefer introduced to some business aspects of design we didn't really cover anything in a great amount of detail. Never the less, it is something that will be covered in this years PPP sessions with John. Finally, I briefly used 'fontographer' last year when we were working with out alphabets. However, this is a program that I would like to use more this year to help me develop a deep understanding of how the program works.


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So sorry, but this is a very quick post today. I will try to get back on here another day and add some info for you. It is pouring down rain here in Ohio where I live and we live right next to a creek that looks like it may flood, so I may have to make a temporary move from my apartment. Needless to say, my nerves are on edge. Please enjoy the image Daydreaming:
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Stamp-n-doodle Tuesday!
Labels: Stampndoodle, Winter
3 comments:
- Bea und Doreen said...
gorgeous card, Lisa.
Love the colours
Doreen xx
- January 19, 2012 at 4:06 PM
- Vickie said...
Love the snowflake background!
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another sweet image and love your background for it! Hope you didn't have trouble with flooding
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April 16 — Senate support for two amendments seeking to corral an Obama administration rulemaking on Clean Water Act jurisdiction is being viewed by opponents of the effort as a roadmap to rescind the rule. But supporters see the provisions as an attempt to better shape the rule and ensure strong protections for clean water.
An amendment by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), passed 99-0, would ensure the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers use scientific standards in writing the final clean water rule and retain exemptions for certain agricultural, forestry and ranching practices. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) offered an amendment, which passed 59-40, that would limit EPA jurisdiction over certain waters by explicitly directing that groundwater, irrigation systems, stormwater systems, wastewater systems, isolated ponds, ditches and puddles be excluded.
Both amendments instruct appropriators to include in any funding bill a directive for the agencies to "establish bright lines for Federal jurisdiction, and to create clear and unambiguous exemptions" for waters deemed outside the scope of the waters of the U.S. rule (RIN 2040-AF30).
The votes in support of the amendments are largely symbolic as they attach to the non-binding Senate budget resolution, but they still can be construed as a measure of how lawmakers plan to respond once the rule is issued in final form, policy analysts and legislative aides told Bloomberg BNA.
"To the extent that these amendments sent any substantive messages, I would say that they indicate widespread support for clean water protections that protect drinking water supplies and treasured waters, preserve existing exemptions, and encourage green infrastructure and other sustainable water management systems, while also providing increased clarity that rules out artificial, erosional, and certain other water features that do not contribute to chemical, physical, and biological integrity of downstream waters," Jan Goldman-Carter, senior manager of the National Wildlife Federation Wetlands and Water Resources, told Bloomberg BNA in an email.
At the heart of the issue is a rulemaking by the EPA and the corps to clarify the reach of the Clean Water Act after several Supreme Court decisions created confusion over what types of waters are actually covered by the law. The proposed rule, published in April 2014, generated significant controversy as groups representing agriculture, developers, most but not all states and others said it amounted to an expansion of the Clean Water Act. Environmental organizations and conservation groups said it would provide needed protections for isolated bodies of water and drinking water supplies.
The agencies sent the draft final rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget April 6 for interagency review. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and Jo-Ellen Darcy, assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, said the rule would establish "bright lines" of jurisdiction, narrow definition of tributaries and clarify that ditches exclude irrigation and roadside ditches. The final rule also would maintain existing Clean Water Act permitting exemptions for agriculture and ranching activities.
The final rule is expected later this month or early next month, Ryan Seiger, Democratic counsel for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, said April 16.
Both amendments called upon the agencies to acknowledge the need to maintain existing agriculture, forestry and ranching exemptions in the final clean water rule. The Stabenow amendment provided general guidelines, while the Barrasso amendment directed the agencies to exclude from jurisdiction specific water types—such as groundwater, stormwater, puddles and ditches—and water management systems. Barrasso warned that coverage of these waters would amount to federal overreach.
Stabenow told Bloomberg BNA in an email that her amendment was intended to provide certainty for the agricultural and forestry communities.
"America's farmers and ranchers must have certainty that the Clean Water Act maintains its long-standing exemptions for farming, ranching and forestry activities," she said. "That point was recently underscored when my colleagues voted unanimously to pass my amendment which recognized both the need to preserve these very important exemptions—which have existed for decades—while also supporting the important role the Clean Water Act plays in maintaining the health and integrity of our nation's waters."
Don Parrish, senior regulatory relations director for the American Farm Bureau Federation, however, termed the Stabenow amendment as "meaningless" and an attempt by supporters of the administration's rulemaking to marginalize the real concerns of farmers, ranchers, foresters, miners and the construction business.
Farmers are concerned that the rule will expand federal jurisdiction from the current scope that includes permanent streams and streams that flow for three months continuously to any stream or ditch regardless of flow volume or frequency, he has said.
Navis Bermudez, deputy legislative director for the Southern Environmental Law Center, characterized Stabenow's amendment as good news for the clean water rule. She said the rule "follows the vast available science, preserves existing exemptions for agriculture, and protects drinking water supplies, just as her amendment does."
In contrast, Kristina Baum, spokeswoman for the Republican-controlled Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said the votes on the Barrasso and Stabenow amendments "send a resounding message that the Senate is emphatic about halting EPA overreach."
She reiterated the committee's intention to halt the current rulemaking process that she said would result in diminished economic activity owing to curbs on farmers, ranchers and other industries.
"Between the Barrasso amendment and the Stabenow amendment," Barrasso spokeswoman Emily Schillinger said, "an overwhelming majority of Senators have made it clear that the EPA has gone too far."
Both McCarthy and Ken Kopocis, the head of the EPA Office of Water, have said the agency has addressed the concerns raised about the rule and that the final version will be significantly different from the proposal.
The Republicans don't trust the administration to address the concerns and remain unpersuaded by their reassurances, according to Susan Bodine, chief counsel for the Environment and Public Works Committee. After delivering a speech on congressional prospects at the mid-year meeting of the Association of Clean Water Administrators, Bodine told Bloomberg BNA that the changes that the agencies need to make to the rule rise to the level of notice and comment.
"Administrator McCarthy and Assistant Secretary Darcy said they will make changes but will not repropose the rule. We don't see how they address the concerns without reproposing the rule. The fact that they aren't prepared to repropose the rule tells us they won't address the concerns," Bodine said. "That is why the Senate Republicans are in the process of writing legislation to send the rulemaking back to the agencies to restart the process."
Republican aides told Bloomberg BNA that they used the vote on the Barrasso amendment not only to instruct the agencies on how the final rule should be crafted, but also to see whether Democrats would support legislation that Barrasso and other members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, including Chairman James Inhofe (R-Okla.), plan to introduce to redo the jurisdictional rule.
Schillinger told Bloomberg BNA that "it is fair" to characterize the vote on the Barrasso amendment as a test to gauge Senate support for upcoming legislation on the rulemaking efforts. "We believe we have the support to pass legislation that will rescind this deeply flawed proposed rule," she said.
Five Democrats—Sens. Joe Donnelly (Ind.), Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.), Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Claire McCaskill (Mo.)—joined 53 Republicans and independent Sen. Angus King (Maine) in voting for the Barrasso amendment.
"This vote is a good indicator that there is support to hit the reset button on this regulation," Parrish said.
However, Jon Devine, senior water attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, dismissed the Barrasso amendment as a "gimmick," and "a recipe for more not less confusion about which waters should be protected."
"When everyone is clamoring for clarity and science-based decisions, the amendment paints a target on a bunch of factors and water features without defining them and without identifying scientific evidence about which of them are unimportant for water quality," Devine said.
Barrasso's amendment not only sought to exclude from Clean Water Act jurisdiction specific types of waters and conveyances but also to focus jurisdiction over waters and wetlands based on their water quality rather than migration of birds, mammals and insects.
In doing so, Barassso's amendment addressed the key holding of the 2001 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Solid Waste Agency of N. Cook Cnty. (SWANCC) v. U.S.( 531 U.S. 159, 51 ERC 1833 (2001) .
In that case, the Supreme Court said the EPA and the corps couldn't consider the presence of migratory birds in geographically isolated, intrastate wetlands as a reason to extend Clean Water Act protections.
However, the peer-reviewed EPA scientific study upon which the agencies are relying to establish jurisdiction in the final rule said wetlands, prairie potholes, playa lakes and other types of isolated water bodies located outside of riparian areas and floodplains provide physical, chemical and biological functions that could affect the integrity of downstream navigable waters.
Steven Miano, attorney and shareholder in the Philadelphia-based law firm of Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, told Bloomberg BNA that the EPA's scientific study does appear to say that the SWANCC holding on jurisdiction has no basis in science. However, Miano agreed that it is not certain whether the final rule will ignore the 2001 ruling.
Nonetheless, he said the Republicans are taking no chances. The Barrasso amendment is an attempt to ensure that "the final rule doesn't ignore the Supreme Court's 2001 ruling," said Miano, who also is chairman of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources.
Laura Atcheson, majority counsel to the Environment and Public Works Committee, said Republicans are getting ready to introduce a bill soon that is being crafted with the assistance of some Democratic senators. Unlike the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act (H.R. 1732), which the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved April 15, the upcoming Senate bill would give instructions to the agencies on how to rewrite the bill.
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'Evening everyone!
Here's my second post for today. A card with a wintertheme. Altough winter's far away here, it looks more like fall.
North Pole Tilda from the Winter Wonderland collection is coloured with plain pencils and is on top of some corrugated cardboard.
Then some lace, selfadhesive pearls and some dies: Joy! Crafts 6003/0015, Magnolia Doohickey Helleborus and So Wrapped Lovely (stamped with a snowflakes stamp from "Action"). Textstamp is from a set from "Boekenvoordeel".
The other side is accomodated with a Noor! Design die 6002/2021 and some Magnolia Helleborus and roses.
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FREE comics Project: Philippine Komik GIRLS
This year, I have a new goal to support the Local comics industry. I'll be doing pin-ups, either random or commissioned ones for 2 thousand Php each. I'll be needing 20 to print out 1,000 copies and be given to possible new readers...FREE!
These pieces will be inked pieces on 11 x 17 artboards. I can send them through LBC within the Philippines only, any buyers outside the country should carry the shipping cost.
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Of all the qualities that have helped make Michael Phelps the world's greatest swimmer, his natural sense of timing is perhaps the one that really sets him apart from the rest.
Whether it is peaking at the right time or getting his hand on the wall first in a close finish, the American has always had an edge over his rivals.
Phelps struggled to maintain his motivation for the relentless grind of training after winning eight gold medals in Beijing, but just as he has done throughout his career, the 27-year-old has timed his run to the London Olympics to perfection.
After suffering defeats at the past two world championships and last month's U.S. Olympic trials, Phelps has rediscovered his passion and form and is back on track for another golden performance.
""He's trained really well since the trials so I think he'll be better than he did there," Phelps' coach Bob Bowman told Reuters at the U.S. team's final pre-Olympic training camp in central France.
""I'm very happy with what he's done. I think he's improved significantly. He's really trained better than he ever did before."
Coming from Bowman, that is high praise indeed as both he and Phelps have always been reluctant to talk up their prospects, but they are not the only ones who have noticed the difference.
Gregg Troy, who is the head coach of the U.S. men's team and also the personal coach of Phelps' biggest rival Ryan Lochte, was also gushing after watching him train.
""From what I've seen, Michael will be outstanding," he told Reuters. ""He's going to be ready to go and be a really top competitor."
Phelps and Lochte will clash in the 200 and 400 metres individual medley events in London, where the 2012 Games start on Friday.
At the U.S. trials, Phelps won the 200 IM but Lochte beat him in the 400 IM, setting the stage for an epic showdown in the British capital.
""I'm not frightened of anyone," Phelps replied when asked whether he feared Lochte.
""The only things I'm afraid of are snakes and heights. I don't think Ryan's a snake and I think I'm taller than him.
""I have my goals and I hope to achieve them. It's not going to be easy but if I can accomplish them I'll be pleased. Whether I come first or second or eighth, it doesn't matter."
The pair, friends outside the pool but fierce rivals in the water, were also scheduled to clash in the 200m freestyle but Phelps pulled out.
The idea was partly to conserve his energy for the relays after entering a total of seven events, one less than at the two previous Olympics but still a heavy workload.
""It doesn't change anything at all for me," Lochte said.
""I can't control what he does and there's so many other great swimmers out there. I can't worry about one person.
""If I'm worried about him or anyone else that's going to affect me. I've just got to go out there and race."


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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. A branched, decorative lighting fixture that holds a number of bulbs or candles and is suspended from a ceiling.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- n. A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling
- n. A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction. Also called a wall.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. A candlestick, lamp, stand, gas fixture, or the like, having several branches; esp., one hanging from the ceiling.
- n. A movable parapet, serving to support fascines to cover pioneers.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A branched cluster of lights suspended from a ceiling by means of a tubular rod (as is usual when gas is used), or by a chain or other device.
- n. In fortification, a movable parapet, serving to support fascines to cover pioneers.
- n. A tallowchandler.
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- n. branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
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They hung a plug-in chandelier from a hook in the ceiling, and created a soothing eating area away from the kitchen.
Right now, the tampon chandelier is only soaking up the gazes of art lovers, and will continue to do so until the Belem Cultural Center exhibition ends, on May 18, 2010.
The monster-sized chandelier is actually composed of hundreds of white O.B. tampons.
Called "The Bride" this chandelier is right now in a gallery in Lisbon.
After all, any office with a chandelier is destined for greatness!
The chandelier is large and hangs down a few inches about my head so, anyone taller will have to watch their noggin.
This chandelier is beautiful, probably not very practical!
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I agree with nataJane … I think the old chandelier is used as an accent in contrast to the modern design of the house.
Chandelier adds irony and certain balance to the house, keeping it classic and gold accentuates this balance. after all, theres nothing like a classical gold chandelier is there? bogdan on 09 Feb 2009 at 1: 32 pm #
The chandelier is beautiful and while I can admire it, it just doesn't say "home."
Autumn hanging down all the trees are draped like chandeliers
Now Sukie saw the beauty but she wasn't wet behind the ears
She had an A1 body and a face to match
She didn't have money, she didn't have cash
With the winter coming on, and the attic cold
She had to press her nose on the refectory wall.
(Sukie in the graveyard, by Belle and Sebastian)


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By Sgt. Alexander Burnett, Fort BlissDecember 2, 2008
FORT BLISS, Texas--Fort Bliss goes through great lengths to ensure the safety of its Soldiers. From the free rides home with Sun City Cab Company to the chain of command offering a way home no matter what time and no matter where, the Soldiers know they will always have a way to come safely back to Fort Bliss if they have had too much to drink. However, how does the community know'
First Sergeants and Sergeants Major from the battalions of the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade conducted the first iteration of Operation Imperial Presence.
The goal of this operation is to have the leadership in the "Imperial" Brigade conduct courtesy patrols in the city of El Paso so as to provide unit leadership presence in areas of interest. This is to stay any Soldier transgressions and increase safety awareness.
The teams from each battalion participated in this operation by going around to the bars and clubs in El Paso to hand out the "Safe Ride" cards and inform the management of each establishment that the command group is taking care of its Soldiers and the community.
"This is a great way to build a relationship with the community," said Command Sgt. Maj. Jesus Degracia, command sergeant major of 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery. "Our Soldiers go into these clubs, have fun, and the owners know that these Soldiers have a way to be taken care of."
The teams were broken down by battalion and each battalion had a section of El Paso to cover. Each group had approximately 10 bars to visit and make contact with.
"This operation was also an opportunity for us to 'train the trainers,'" said Sgt. Maj. Albert Van Story, the 11th ADA Bde. operations sergeant major.
In the future, the individual battalions and their batteries will be responsible for conduction their own presence operations in a given area of El Paso. The command will require each group to conduct at least one patrol a month, said Van Story.
After the individual groups returned from their "night on the town" it came time to analyze the mission.
"This was definitely a success," said Van Story. "The owners and managers were very receptive to us and very willing to cooperate... the Soldiers understand the need for this kind of mission."


text: In a major coup for Los Angeles-based Eventup, the online marketplace for event venues, said today that it has hired former Group VP of Business Development Jayna Cooke to run the firm's Chicago office. Eventup, which is now running in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Miami, said that Cooke will help launch various national and local sales strategies, growth and market planning, in addition to growing the sales team, revenue and overall day to day operations in the Eventup Chicago office. Eventup operates an online marketplace which helps people to book and plan events, and features all kinds of venues which can be booked for parties, retreats, and other events. Eventup is backed by Science Inc., the startup studio and incubator headed by former MySpace CEO Mike Jones, and also has a significant investment from LightBank, the investment fund of Groupon founders Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell. Other investors in Eventup include Crosscut Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, and New World Ventures.


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In B2B sales we should occasionally try to distil down to the most basic level what it is we are attempting to do and by doing so then build back up from that position to make sure we don't lose sight of that primary objective.
And what is that primary objective? What are we selling? What are we asking the clients to pay us for?
The "A" word - Achieve. By buying something from us, our client is looking to 'achieve' something for their business that they would have otherwise not done. In a commodity sale it may well be down to price and delivery - we are helping them to achieve a better price than they would otherwise have done or achieve delivery of product more quickly that they would have done. In selling services we are perhaps helping them 'achieve' greater levels of efficiency than they have previously been able to manage. Selling Sales & Marketing solutions - you are helping them 'achieve' higher and/or more profitable levels of business.
You get my point? Any sale should help the client achieve what they need to do and ideally achieve more effectively than they otherwise would have been able to!
So on this basis, how well do you know and understand what your clients are trying to achieve in their business? Without knowing how can you really engage in a meaningful way and of course always remember the competition may know already.
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A British Airways cabin steward is being treated in an isolation unit at a London hospital after falling ill on a flight from Mexico, where a killer virus is believed to have caused at least 68 deaths and sparked widespread panic. Health experts say it has the potential to become a global pandemic.
The BA steward was undergoing tests in a London hospital for the swine flu virus after arriving on a flight from Mexico City. It is the first suspected case of the new flu strain to be reported in Europe, prompting fears it may have spread across the Atlantic from Mexico.
The World Health Organisation says the swine flu strain - a unique mix of human, pig and bird viruses - constituted a public health emergency of international concern. Twenty people are known to have died in Mexico so far out of a total of 1,004 reported cases, and 48 more deaths are thought to be attributable to the outbreak.
At least nine swine flu cases have been reported in California and Texas. The most recently reported California case, the seventh there, was a 35-year-old woman who was treated in hospital but recovered. The woman, whose illness began in early April, had no known contact with the other cases.
At least two more cases have been confirmed in Kansas, bringing the US total to 11. State health officials said yesterday they had confirmed swine flu in a married couple living in the central part of the state after the husband visited Mexico. They have not been hospitalised, and the state described their illnesses as mild. Dr Jason Eberhart-Phillips, Kansas's state health officer, said: "Fortunately, the man and woman understand the gravity of the situation and are very willing to isolate themselves."
Additionally, at least eight students at a New York high school were last night also believed to have a form of human swine flu, but authorities are not yet certain if it is the same strain that has killed people in Mexico.
The 38-year-old BA steward is being kept in Northwick Park hospital in north-west London, which has a specialist ward for patients with suspected tropical and infectious diseases, while doctors carry out swabs and blood tests. A Health Protection Agency spokeswoman said: "We are aware of a patient admitted to a London hospital with reported travel history to Mexico. As a precautionary measure the patient is being tested for a range of respiratory and other illnesses ... At present there have been no confirmed cases of human swine flu in the UK or anywhere in Europe."
The crew member, who flew out to Mexico on 20 April, is understood to have shown symptoms of fever before embarking yesterday for the return leg to Heathrow. He had been suffering from high temperature, aches and dizziness the night before the return flight but was allowed through health controls at Mexico City airport to report for duty.
He collapsed around two hours into the flight, and was isolated from the other passengers. None of the other crew members or passengers reported similar symptoms. A BA spokeswoman said: "We can confirm one of our cabin crew felt unwell during the flight from Mexico and was taken to hospital on arrival at Heathrow. The Port Health Authority met the flight at Heathrow and no other passengers or crew were detained."
The Mexican government yesterday issued a decree authorising President Felipe Calderón to invoke powers allowing the country's health department to isolate patients and inspect homes, travellers and baggage. Mexico's health secretary, José Angel Córdova, said: "We are very, very concerned."
Yesterday, people in Mexico City were being ordered not to kiss or shake hands. Football matches went ahead without spectators, theatres, shops and museums were closed, staff were inside locked schools scrubbing classrooms with disinfectant, and health workers patrolled buses, ordering sickly looking people home.
The WHO stopped short of issuing a worldwide alert over the swine flu strain, but its director general, Dr Margaret Chan, said that option remained "on the table".
Scientists have long feared that a new flu virus could launch a worldwide pandemic. Evolving when different flu viruses infect a pig, a person or a bird, mingling their genetic material, a hybrid could spread quickly because humans would have no natural defences.
"We are seeing a range of severity of the disease, from mild to severe, and of course death," said Chan. "The eight cases in the US have been mild in terms of severity and it is too premature to calculate the mortality rate of this disease."
Any doubts over the extent of the emergency were dispelled last night by the sight of soldiers handing out blue surgical masks to pedestrians and motorists along Mexico City's central boulevard, Paseo de la Reforma. With TV and radio calling on the population to seek medical advice for any flu-like symptoms, queues grew at clinics and hospitals across the city.
Calderón said his government learned only on Thursday night what kind of virus Mexico was facing after tests by specialist laboratories in Canada confirmed the outbreak as a type - labelled A/H1N1 - not previously seen in pigs or humans. Few of the cases appear to have had any contact with live pigs.
The WHO said the virus appeared to be able to spread from human to human and contained human virus, avian virus and pig viruses from North America, Europe and Asia.
Given how quickly flu can spread, there might be cases incubating around the world already, said Dr Michael Osterholm at the University of Minnesota: "Hundreds and thousands of travellers come in and out [of Mexico] every day."
It was unclear how much protection current vaccines might offer. A "seed stock" genetically matched to the new virus has already been created by the US Centres for Disease Control. If the US government decides vaccine production is necessary, it would be used by manufacturers to get started.
At Mexico City's international airport, passengers were questioned to try to prevent anyone with flu symptoms from boarding aircraft and spreading the disease. The Foreign Office issued a warning to UK travellers about the outbreak, but stopped short of recommending people did not visit Mexico. US health officials took a similar line, urging visitors to wash their hands frequently.


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That's more then a month difference in due dates. At this time I am measuring too big for the 10/25 date and my Dr thinks I am gestational diabetic because of it. Could it be that the first date was more accurate then the one done by ultrasound?


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Stop me if you heard this one: so, a naive chick is tricked by some snake into eating something she probably shouldn't have. Suddenly much less naive, she tricks her partner into seeing things her way. We've all heard it a million times, right? Except that in this case, the chick is Eve, the snake is better known as the Serpent in the Garden, and her partner, of course, is Adam.
It turns out that eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil tells you that it is evil to be naked, which is why when God (who is elsewhere desrcibed as both omniscient and omni-present) comes back, Adam hides from Him, so that God – who has seen him naked as often – if not more often – than any parent has ever seen their child, will not see him naked again.
Anyway, it's all holy and ineffable, so quit your snickering.


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Buick and GMC to get nine new/refreshed models in next 12 months
General Motors announced that the vehicle lineups in its Buick and GMC divisions will be bolstered by the addition of nine all-new or significantly redesigned models during the course of the next year. The first two new faces in this product barrage will be the 2013 Buick Enclave and 2013 GMC Acadia crossovers which go on sale later this fall. Next year will see revamped Buick Regal and Buick LaCrosse sedans roll into showrooms along with redone GMC Sierra/Sierra HD full-size pickups and GMC Yukon/ Yukon XL full-size SUVs.
Tony DiSalle, vice president of Buick and GMC Marketing, also confirmed the return of the GMC Canyon mid-size pickup as an all-new model to be built in the Wentzville, Missouri plant along side of the also resurrected Chevrolet Colorado. Arrival timing was not announced, but like its Chevy sibling, the new GMC offering is expected to arrive sometime next year as a 2014 model.
"While we continue to make strong progress in fuel economy gains on our full-size trucks, we know that there is a group of customers who want the functionality of a truck but may not need full-size pickup," said DiSalle. "We believe that introducing a new, agile and efficient mid-size Canyon will meet the needs of many pickup buyers."
The Buick/GMC initiative is part of GM's more aggressive product push to enhance its competitive position in the market. Overall, the automaker says it will have 70 percent all-new or significantly refreshed vehicle lines across its four U.S. brands in the 2012-2013 window. The only pricing information to accompany this new-product announcement was that the 2013 Buick Encore would start at $24,950.


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