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Best Basketball Hoops reviews
Top basketball hoops in 2019
Basketball is an all-American game, with millions of fans young or old. Starting from an early age, people want to learn more about the game, how to play it and how to develop greater skills. Still, in order to learn how to play or simply share a game between dads and sons or friends, you have to install in your back or front yard a great basketball hoop. There are many models out there, with their afferent advantages and disadvantages. Reading the current best basketball hoops reviews represents an important step in discovering which model suits your home. It's time to play the game!
Lifetime 1221
Basketball is a game for passionate people that love it. As a complete source of entertainment, Lifetime 1221 basketball hoop is certainly a great addition to your home. Portable, easy to use and height adjustable this advanced basketball system has a 44-inch backboard, a solid telescopic mechanism that can be adjusted from 7.5 to 10 feet 6-inch increments, thus increasing the sporting experience. The model has a 27-gallon base that can be filled with sand or water, and can be easily transported from one place to another. You should also know that this basketball hoop is UV-protected while the polyethylene structure is chip resistant.
"I like to get the friends over and play some basketball whenever we have some spare time from work and all. So that we enjoy the game I bought the Lifetime 1221 basketball hoop which lets us have fun and unwind. I really recommend it if you are into basketball." Daryl Watson
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SKLZ Pro Mini
According to the present best basketball hoops reviews it seems that SKLZ Pro Mini basketball hoop is the ideal indoor way to learn how to play the game and enjoy quality moments. The model comes with a 18 by 12 inch solid and also durable shatterproof polycarbonate backboard which makes it very easy to play the game inside. You should also know that this basketball hoop comes with Pro-grade, spring action steel rims which are ideal when you want to do real slam dunks, just like in the pro games. Furthermore the model is very easy to assemble and manage.
"I have this hoop set up in my back yard so me and my son or some of the guys get to play once in a while. I found it very easy to set up, to change to different heights and overall I think this is a very reliable basketball hoop." Nick Jones
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Lifetime Youth
It's time to play the game with style! Use with confidence Lifetime Youth portable basketball hoop and progressively experience something special, worth sharing with your friends and even family members. You have to fill the 10-gallon base with water or sand and roll it in the driveway, back yard, and street basically wherever you want to play the game. This portable basketball hoop is weather resistant while the high-impact polyethylene plastic with makes it resistant to scratches. It also has tool-free telescoping height customizable for 5 settings from 5.5 to 7.5 feet. The model has a reliable 5 year warranty!
"I bought this hoop for my son so he has some fun playing with other things than the computer and it had immediate effect. I even challenge him sometimes for a quality father son 1-on-1 and I see that he is really enjoying it which makes me happy in turn." Edward Russell
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Fisher-Price I can Play
You can put the little ones at work, giving them the opportunity to play basketball. How? Take Fisher-Price I can Play basketball hoop out for a spin and understand why so many people use it for their kids. The model can be adjusted to 4 different heights: 3, 4, 5 and also 6 feet high, completed by a sturdy base that needs to be filled with water or sand, in order to be weighted down. The device was designed for kids starting from the age 2 and up. It comes with a child size ball for a great multi-player game or simply shooting some hoops, for personal glory.
"My son absolutely loves this hoop which I got him for his birthday and he smiles everytime he gets a basketball in his hand. If he continues to like it, who knows I might even sign him up for basketball traninig. The hoop is solid and safe, he loves to dunk it and the hoop didn't look once like it was going to break." Richard Elliott
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Little Tikes EasyScore
A growing number of the current best basketball hoops reviews, written by thousands of satisfied users, mostly parents, underline the great design of Little Tikes EasyScore model, which is ideal for the little ones. This model includes an oversized rim and also a great junior size basketball which the child can put in the hoop. Designed for children starting from 18 months to 5 years old, this basketball hoop is definitely a great and fun way for the little one to learn the game. Using this basketball hop from Little Tikes, helps the children develop hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
"Buying the Little Tikes EastScore hoop was a great idea from my part because my little one loves playing with his little basketball and shooting to the hoop. In the 2 months we have had it, he has really progressed. I recommend this hoop to other parents around the US." Kyle Boyd
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Work commenced this week on the Weethalle Silo Art project.
Melbourne based international artist Heesco Khosnaran commenced work on the 31 metre by 21 metre silo canvas on Tuesday utilising a 24 metre telescopic boom lift which has been sponsored by Paul and Jenny Northey from the Baronlonga Pastoral Company, Jemalong Wool and Quade Moncrieff Livestock and Property.
Painting is expected to take approximately two weeks and be completed in time for the scheduled official opening on Saturday 1 July.
Heesco was one of nine artists from across Australia to lodge an expression of interest in the silo art project and was selected by a committee comprising Council and community representatives following an extensive short listing process. Since being appointed to the project earlier this year, Heesco has been in hot demand all over the world.
The silos will stand as one of his most significant works and a genuine tourist attraction for Weethalle and the Bland Shire. Silo Art projects in country Victoria continues to draw thousands of tourists and has recently been recognised in some of the world's most popular international travel guides.
It is understood that the Weethalle Silo Art Project will be the first of its kind in New South Wales.
The official opening will be held on site at 3.30pm on Saturday 1 July when people will get the opportunity to see for the first time the stunning design developed by Heesco in consultation with the local committee.
The opening will be immediately followed by a visit from the Emirates Melbourne Cup from 3.45pm where members of the public will have the opportunity to hold and have their photos taken with the $200,000 trophy in front of the Weethalle silos.
The Cup will stay in Weethalle until approximately 5pm before returning to West Wyalong for a Fashions on the Field gala function at the West Wyalong Services and Citizens Club.


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Mrs Cook expressed her take on the ongoing Chilcot Inquiry into the circumstances of the Iraq War in 2003. She wrote:
"Wriggle and obfuscate as they have done at the inquiry, those former ministers and aides who have given evidence have only been able to cover their backs partially.
For we now know that they either followed blindly and willingly into the conflagration or they saw the folly, but failed to speak out.
Some have pleaded that, in retrospect, they made 'honest mistakes'. For people in high and responsible places, there is no such thing."
Many believe, including all eminent international lawyers including Mr Philippe Sands QC, that starting the Iraq War was not only a "folly" (which has been obvious without any benefit of hindsight) but also a crime. Mr Jeremy Paxman remarked on BBC Newsnight, that – apart from "Tony's mates" like Lord Falconer - he could not find any lawyer prepared to argue for legality of the Iraq War. By lawyers' standards there are almost always arguments "for" and "against" in any case. Therefore this amounts to quite a conclusive judgement.
The author of this blog has argued since its inception nearly a year ago, that the current financial crisis was also caused by the crimes of financiers (and quite likely regulators and some politicians) who engineered and operated, or allowed to do so, a giant global pyramid scheme. This financial scam is designed to rob middle classes off their savings and investments and distribute it amongst individuals who effectively (not notionally like, for example, pension funds or unit trust and endowment client-investors) control the financial industry. This has already been dubbed "socialism for the rich", a somewhat natural progression for Islington and Notting Hill New Labour's "Bollinger bolsheviks".
Calling criminals in high places criminals is a taboo. The mainstream media did not come round to a conclusion that both individuals who decided to start Iraq War as well as individuals who are responsible for the global financial crisis (through a pyramid scheme) must be held accountable for their actions in a Court of law. "Not only must Justice be done; it must also be seen to be done." Accepting "honest mistakes" of politicians who dragged the country into the Iraq War is as foolish as blaming the financiers' greed and stupidity for the current crisis. These are all not acceptable, and to some abhorrent, but at the end they are legal. Therefore this attitude of ostensible criticism by the mainstream media is designed to vent the public anger at the same time allowing war criminals and fraudsters to escape justice (and, of course, preserve their ill-gotten wealth). We should not be surprised if we even see effigies of politicians and bankers being hanged or burnt if it all helps them escaping being brought to book. Financiers will be happy to organise such events (no doubt, they will even make money on them).
Here we are now. But hopefully politicians, our democratically elected representatives, especially a new intake in the British Parliament and there will be quite a lot of them after the forthcoming elections, will take more robust view on both issues.
Spectacularly started New Labour's era of British history appears to be coming to even more spectacular end. Taking a long term perspective, 100 - 200 years after we are all long gone, and our children and grandchildren too, a New Labour period is likely to be judged as a time of crime and stupidity: Britain run by war criminals and financial fraudsters. We shall be in no doubt that future generations, who will have to pay trillions of pounds for New Labour's rule and maintain memorials of those who fell pointlessly in the illegal Iraq War, will be too benevolent or naïve in looking for excuses.
On the election night on the 1st of May 1997, at a dawn of New Labour era many of us sang "things can only get better". And even those who did not (like this blog's author), had genuine hopes and were well-wishers. But, still going through the Iraq mess and the financial destruction, could it actually have been worse?
PS. Since this article was published, on 7 February 2010 Alistair Campbell, Tony Blair's media guru gave interview on Andrew Marr Show. Compare this interview (especially after 4:20 of the recording) with an interview he gave on 27 June 2003 on Channel 4 News (especially after 3:20 of the recording). It is quite clear there is something he is worried about. What is it? Any clues please post in the Comments section below.


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A Telephone Call At Christmas
By Art Martens
I was doing research into inmate culture at Matsqui Institution for a fourth year Sociology course at SFU. On this day Shefield and I were sitting on stiff backed wooden chairs in a cramped interview room. About 35, with an unsmiling face that was prematurely lined, he seemed a man who would never enter into a conversation with a prison guard or counsellor. After observing me a few minutes, he seemed to decide I could be trusted. Much like a penitent sinner who feels compelled to tell all in a confessional, he began talking about memories from his dark past.
Speaking out the side of his mouth with the wary mannerisms of a gangster in a movie he said, "You're my first visit here. I'm doing a lot of time. Shot a cop in the leg in an armed robbery." He paused and I sensed he was assessing my reaction to this revelation. I waited. "Last time I saw my parents was in the Stony Mountain Penn in Manitoba, 6 years ago. They gave us 45 minutes. The folks had come from Ontario." His watchful eyes glanced about uneasily, as though suspecting a hidden microphone.
"My life changed big time playing poker with some guys I met in a bar one night," he said. "Got behind real bad. When my money was gone, I threw my house on the table. I knew it was a mistake, but I wasn't going to walk out a loser. Luck wasn't with me. Those guys cleaned me out."
He ran a hand through his thinning black hair, then in scarcely a whisper said, "I had to go home and tell my old lady and 2 young boys we were moving. She told me she'd had enough of my crazy life. She and the boys would move out on their own and I could go to hell or anywhere I wanted."
He shifted uneasily in his chair. "I was a fool," he said, his voice tinged with bitterness. "Wanted to get everything back in a hurry. That's how the armed robbery happened. A witness picked me out in a line up. The judge wasn't joking when he said he was giving me a lot of time to think about my life. Never saw the old lady or the kids again." We talked further and when our allotted hour was up, a guard pushed open the door, jangled his keys and told Shefield to move out.
When I completed my interviews with inmates and staff 2 weeks later, the conversation with Shefield lingered in my mind. After handing in my final assignment, I began visiting him. In time a measure of trust developed between us and when he became eligible for citizen escorted absences, I brought him home several times.
A few weeks before Christmas, Linda and I asked Shefield if he wanted to go with us to a program in a local church on the 24th, then stay in our home over night. He was apprehensive about being in a crowd of strangers, but decided it would be preferable to staying inside the prison walls.
At the church on Christmas Eve, he became anxious so I took him downstairs where a few others were hanging out. Shefield quickly got into a discussion with Willie, a man I'd known many years. When he realized Willie was a Calgary City police officer, he became agitated and argumentative. After a few minutes I explained to Willie that Shefield was an inmate at Matsqui. Willie was as hardened against criminals as Shefield was against authority. He never spoke to me again.
Shefield slept on our couch that night and the next morning I said, "Shefield, I'm sure it would be very special for your parents to hear from you. Our Christmas present to you is a telephone call to them."
We were able to obtain a number from Directory Assistance and as he was dialing, I left the room. From the adjacent room I could hear his voice but not understand the words. When the conversation ended I returned to the kitchen. Shefield was unashamedly dabbing at his eyes with a hankie. He seemed surprised. In a shaky voice he said, "I guess that proves I'm human after all."
For each of us, Christmas can be a time when we reach out, reconnect, and recommit to relationships that were once precious to us.
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by Stacey Pacific
Wake up on the Bright Side!
Eating a nutritious breakfast helps set the tone for your day. It has the power to fuel your brain and body for a healthy, happy and focused day. Here at the Danbury La Quinta Inn and Suites, we offer our guests a complimentary bright-side breakfast. Our breakfast includes scrambled eggs and sausage, a yogurt parfait station, hot and cold cereal, fresh fruit, bagels, coffee and much more. Stay with us and enjoy our personal favorite- the Make Your Own Belgian Waffle Station!
The hardest part of our Belgian Waffle station is thinking how you're going to "top it" during the two and a half minute cook time. We have every topping you could imagine including chocolate, caramel and strawberry syrups, sliced peaches and bananas, sprinkles, whipped cream, and cherries.


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She finally has some grapevines above her to protect her from the hot afternoon sun. The leaves and grapes are all stitched using only a single strand of floss. You hardly notice it in the picture but in real life, it does make a huge contrast. Sure gives a depth to the piece.
Today my package from Stitching Bits & Bobs finally arrived. They're having another sale at the moment but unless an item is really cheap, I doubt I'll be ordering from them again anytime soon. Throughout my four week wait, other than an email last week telling me my order has been shipped, I didn't receive any correspondence from them telling me my Mill Hill items were on back order. Luckily I figured out how to check my order status on their website. That and well, I don't want another four week wait before I can fondle my new stash...
Rainbow Gallery Magnetic Needle Tugger
Kreinik Metallic Threads, Mill Hill Beads & Treasures for Mirabilia's Mermaid of the Deep Blue
Man, I sure am dreaming big. I've yet to start the piece, don't even have the fabric for it yet an I'm already fantasizing on how it'll look like completed. I must be exhausted... Need sleep...
I also bid on and won two charts from Ebay.
Onto more news, I decided to sign up for a Round Robin with Renée, Dawn and Chris. It will most likely be an open themed/UFO (UnFinished Object) RR. Nothing is concrete yet but I think I'd like to use this as my RR. It has three empty squares left which is perfect for this RR. Been a long while since I've joined one so I'm pretty excited.
Wow, what started out as a quick post turned out to be a long one. Once again, I'd like to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you for your kind words and compliments. You have no idea how much your comments motivates me to continue stitching and keep this blog updated.
Elisabeth, my understanding of a floss toss (someone correct me if I'm wrong) is that you put all the threads used in a design on a piece of fabric to give an idea of how the colours would look against it. Hope that answers your question?
Getting back to my stitching now. Laterz all!


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Sketchbook by Kendra Shedenhelm
Monday, February 10, 2014
Lions and Leos
In my free time, I've been working on a faux assignment that has a Circus theme. The circus has always seemed pretty sad to me, unfortunately, so I have had some difficulty figuring out a way to create from a place of joy. Because I do love cats, and because my son and husband are both Leos, I decided to focus on just a lion -- a tent-less, happy lion who likes to do tricks.
I will post again later with more little feats for my lion (and hopefully an entire pattern).
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We anticipate each weekend so to unwind our self little bit during that period; And who does not, right? So, many plans are chalked out for the outings, get together etc, which we will be perhaps doing during a particular weekend. And then when finally you reach that end, everything goes kaput with severe weather conditions and rain lashing all over,disappointment strikes hard. This weekend it was rainy, cold and gray most of the time and coming to think of it, it doesn't put a nice picture unless one is tuned to the weather, which over a period of time we do have become, but a warm sunny day is far better than gray,cold and rainy day."Rain –Rain go away, come another day" is all that is now playing in my mind.
Anyhow whenever gray weather retorts to our vicinity, we like to make warm and comforting one pot meals to slightly jazz up our rather mundane day. And this maete'r Amish khichuri- liver khichari was perfect way to warm up our rather cold,rainy and gray afternoon that day.
Lamb liver or chicken liver or mutton liver is one nice addition in this khichuri recipe and also is a great source of iron . Although we know khichuri ranna is a "niramish" affair, but whenever we tend to add onions and garlic the equation do get changed. And even more change is observed when one tends to make it with meat/mutton or chicken.
Lamb liver or mutton liver ,needs little extra time to cook as compared to chicken liver; whatever is available,it can be used in this recipe.Many a times I do like to add cooked chicken pieces as well. Now over these years I am little skeptical of eating lamb meat here in abroad, but someday will definitely try cooking "Amish khichuri" with lamb meat, for the time being its lamb liver khichuri or M'aete'r Amish khichuri for all of you.
Lamb liver or mutton liver ,needs little extra time to cook as compared to chicken liver; whatever is available,it can be used in this recipe.Many a times I do like to add cooked chicken pieces as well. Now over these years I am little skeptical of eating lamb meat here in abroad, but someday will definitely try cooking "Amish khichuri" with lamb meat, for the time being its lamb liver khichuri or M'aete'r Amish khichuri for all of you.
M'eate 'r Amish khichuri- Lamb Liver Khichuri
Recipe requirements (Serves 3-4)
- ¾ cup of mong dal
- ¼ cup of rice
- 1 tomato
- 1 cup of frozen green peas
- 2 tsp of grated ginger
- For seasoning and phoron/tempering
- ½ tsp of turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp of red pepper powder
- 1 tsp of salt
- 2 tsp of sugar
- 3 cloves
- Few strands of mace
- 2 cardamoms
- 2 star anise
- 2-3 tej patta or bay leaf
- 1 tsp of cumin seeds
- 2-3 dry red pepper
- 3-4 tbs of mustad oil
- For the preparation of kaleji/m'aete/liver
- About 200 Gms of kaleji/liver/m'aete-mutton or lamb or chicken liver whichever is available
- 1 purple onion chopped finely
- 2-3 garlics finely chopped
- 2 tsp of grated ginger
- 1 tomato
- 1 tsp of red pepper powder
- ½ tsp of turmeric powder
- ¾ tsp of salt
- 2 tsp of coriander powder
- 1 tsp of cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp of garam masala
- 2 -3 tbs of Mustard oil
- 2 tbs of ghee at the time of serving
- Put a saucepan on medium heat, fry mong dal for 5-6 mints or till they turn golden to light brown in colour. Wash them well in water. Wash and soak the rice in water.
- Add about 4-5 large cups of water in a big cooking pot/dekchi/handi/or big flat bottom saucepan. Add in bhaja mong dal. Let it come to a boil; discard the white froth forming now. Let it simmer at medium flame/gas/hob mark 6 or 7.Add in rice half way through. Personally I tend to add just after 5-6 mints mong dal is cooked.
- Now add in turmeric powder, red pepper powder, salt and sugar. Let it cook at medium flame for 7- 8 mints.
- Meanwhile we will prepare the lamb/mutton or chicken kaleji/liver/m'aete.
- Heat up a saucepan, add in mustard oil, and temper/phoron it with chopped onions, ginger and garlic. Add in chopped tomato- add in turmeric powder, red pepper powder, cumin powder and coriander powder,cardamom powder, garam masala and salt.Add in liver pieces.
- Let it cook covered for 7-8 mints or the liver has just turned soft, overcooking liver may turn it out rubbery, so check in between.
- Now to temper/phoron the khichuri/khichdi.
- In a heated saucepan, add in mustard oil, 1 tsp of cumin seeds,dry red pepper, tej patta, cloves, mace, cardamom,star anise and grated ginger. Fry them at medium-high flame for 3-4 mints. Now add in chopped tomato. Cook till tomatoes turn mash able and oil coming out by sides.
- Add this tempering to the simmering pot of khichuri.Add in frozen green peas.
- Cover it and let it cook further for 8-10 mints. Check if the dal-rice can be mashed well by taking few tsp of khichuri in a bowl. Stop the flame and let it remain covered. Adjust the seasoning by tasting, if required salt or sugar then add in now.
- Now if you like little runny khichuri or with gravy,then you may like to add in lukewarm 1 or 2 cups of water also.
- Many a times I do like to add in half cut potatoes in to the pot of simmering khichuri, this way they turn out soft and then take them out and mash it well with ghee and red chilly flakes or green chilies.This way, our side-dish is ready as well.
- Add cooked m'aete/liver to the cooked khichuri and mix well. Keep it covered and let it simmer for 3-4 mints.Serve and enjoy.
Note-Vegetarians can use cauliflower and green peas or sweet corn.And many times I do tend to add in cooked chicken pieces as well.If you like lamb meat, then cooked lamb meat can also added in place of lamb liver or chicken liver pieces.
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At the age of twenty, she loves frolicking in the water. The Swiss record holder for the 50m butterfly in the big pool and the 100m butterfly in the small pool, the native of Lausanne has learnt to love her city.
Butterfly or dolphin, whatever. For Laetitia Perez, the terminology matters little. At the age of twenty, the Lausannoise has mastered the most spectacular of strokes. This mastery has won her numerous medals at national level; 'numerous' because Laetitia is unable to remember the exact number. "The first was in 2005, in Lausanne, for the Swiss championships," she ventures. "I came second twice, in the 50m and 100m backstroke."
2005 was also the year of a change in the career of the young woman. "It's started at the Macolin national training centre. I stayed there for two years, from age 15 to 17. A sort of trigger mechanism. I worked with Gennadi Touretski, the former coach of the Olympic champion Aleksandr Popov. He has 48 world records to his name. There was also François Willen, Touretski's assistant, with whom I got on well. When the centre moved to Tessin, I followed François." When she came back to Macolin, the young swimmers were prepared for the Beijing Games. "I was ill on the day of the heats. I watched the Games on television."
While numerous sports stars would have been down in the dumps at not being able to take part in the biggest sporting event, Laetitia Perez is philosophical: "As a young girl, my dream was to participate in the World Championships. My brother Adrien wanted to go to the Games. He was able to participate in the relay in Beijing. He lived his dream." One year later, it was Laetitia's turn to find herself on the starting blocks at a large international event. "I took part in the World Championships last year in Rome," she recalls. "It was the first Sunday. First day, first race. We were in the pool straight away. For my second race, the 50m butterfly, I stressed out. It was sunny, which contrasted with the dark in the call room. The others were calm, but I couldn't properly appreciate the moment."
"It's dynamic, I relate well to it"
A difficult period
Besides swimming, Laetitia Perez studies. "I'm currently doing my specialist university entrance diploma', she goes on. "I'm going to spend six weeks in Germany to get the B2 (ed.: German diploma). I want to teach in a primary school, but not the little ones. I haven't got a more precise plan than that. I like working with children, but I'm quite authoritarian."
Comfortable in her own skin, the Lausannoise has, however, gone through difficult periods. "At the end of 2008, I hated the water," she explains. "I was going through a period of doubt. I was exhausted. It was then that Adrien came to coach me. He knew how to restore my motivation. I needed someone to push me."
As regards her city of Lausanne, Laetitia admits that she has "learnt to love it." "It's dynamic, I relate well to it", she smiles. "Like the city of Lausanne, I've had my ups and downs. My brother lives in Neuchâtel, but he loves coming back. Everything is close by. It's such a sporty city. It's the same for the pool in Montchoisi: I learnt to love it."
Not particularly a party animal, Laetitia Perez is often dragged along by others: "I go out when I can. My favourite places are Darling, Saint-François and the Flon. It's been completely renovated, I find it a place to have a good time."
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When I said I was changing my name, people had a stutter in their stare. A moment of "huh." Being divorced, I wanted to take a name that was totally me – the new me. Going back to my maiden name seemed to be a step back. It's funny how much other people were invested in me keeping my name the same. The idea of choosing who I wanted to be was foreign. It's not as if I was disappearing. I was still me.
But then again, according to numerology, my name dictates certain tendencies about me based on the numbers associated with the letters. But didn't the numbers change when I took my ex's last name? To be sure I wasn't shooting myself in the foot, I bought some books, ran a few computer searches, talked to some "knowledgeable" people, and did the normal overkill research that I usually do. (After all I have to check it out to see if there is any validity to the claims.)
And guess what? Yes, the numbers give tendencies for my actions, thoughts, etc. For example, based on my birthday and my birth name, I am inclined to be a fantastic boss and leader (I loved to hear this one), a good teacher, polite, courteous, goal oriented, and tend towards being materialistic (but not greedy and I'm willing to share). One life lesson challenge will be to not get carried away trying to heal others by interfering in other people's affairs. Yep, this sounded like me.
My new name? Apparently, I would be fiercely independent, desire to lead, nurture, analyze and seek the truth, and an eye for quality. A challenge will be to learn to lead without being dictatorial (According to my kids, I need work on this, and I still have my old name.) So could I live with these? Sure. They aren't too bad. After all, they are only tendencies.
So, the real question was "what name did I really want deep inside?" I asked myself, but I couldn't hear me — a recurring problem. How does "Starr" feel? How does "Dinkleschmidt" feel? How does "every other name I can think of" feel? I looked in the phone book for ideas. I asked people. Every time I found a possible name, I checked it out in the numerology until I couldn't remember which name was associated with which qualities. Finally, I give it up. Literally. "God, please help me find my new name." I went about my life and forgot to focus on it.
Then one rare Sunday, the kids were all gone. I could use some area of my house other than my office for writing. Oh excitement. I chose the family room. New ideas were flowing. My pen was moving. Pages flew by. The thrill of it activated my thirst glands. (Can you tell I was avoiding?) On the way back from the kitchen, I walked through the great room and noticed a book on the table. Granted, that book had been sitting there for a month or two. But that was the day I had to put it away. I knew exactly which bookshelf it belonged on, and there was one space open on the shelf. It was then that I noticed the book next to the newly shelved one, "Are You Happy?" Sounds interesting. I pulled it out and read. The word joy keeps popping up. Another book I picked up had the word joy spread all over it. "Hmm, this is funny." I was conscious of it, but I hadn't noticed it yet.
My butt was out of the chair and the writing had stopped, so I prepared lunch. A magazine was sitting on the counter. It had an article about the author choosing a new name for herself. "Oh, I can relate to this." I got excited and settled in to read as I munched on my salad. The name she chose for herself was Joye. There is that word joy again. "Oh, now I get it." God chose Joy for my last name. Cool, I like it. Little Judith inside of me was jumping up and down. Or at least that's what I think I felt.
But was this really it? Should it just be Joy or should I include my maiden name also? Eventually, I decided to include my maiden name. I checked out the numerology. It could be good. The name was published in the paper for three weeks, a legal requirement. Who reads that stuff anyway?
A week before it was official, I changed my mind. I only wanted Joy. My lawyer called the county clerk. We were assured it was no problem. So it was off to court we went. I was so excited. I was ready to burst. Well, I knew something was up when the lawyer lost his cell phone, the parking lot was full, the line to get into the courthouse was very long, and the clerk wouldn't take a personal check. But, we persevered and finally got before the judge. Guess what? The clerk was wrong. I couldn't drop the maiden name and get my name changed that day. I quickly checked in with Little Judith and asked her. She really wanted just Joy. Going on the assumption that I'd learned to listen to myself, I decided to republish my name without my maiden name. I left the courtroom stoic, but with silent tears. This name change was so important to me, and I was frustrated.
It was worth the wait. My kids even joke about how happy I am when I say my name. Every time I say my name, it's music to my ears. In fact, using just my first name feels flat. I love my new name. My head even bobbles when I say it. And you know what? My life has restructured internally. I am Joy. Judith Joy.


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Welcome to the November Release at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps...this is our last release for 2017 and we can't wait to share it all!!
Today we're kicking things off with a super sweet set of characters from artist Emilie Goulet called ESKIMO PALS! It features two main images of adorable Eskimos having fun in the snowy tundra. It also comes with three COOL coordinating sentiments.
I will include the full blog list for today's previews at the end of my post. Be sure to hop around and leave a comment at each blog because one lucky stamper will win a gift voucher for the KKS shop! The winner will be announced at our ONLINE RELEASE PARTY this Sunday at 2:00 pm EST. Make sure to join us to celebrate the new release!
Here's my card featuring the fishing Eskimo from Emilie's set. I stamped the image in Memento Desert Sand ink and coloured with Copics. The sentiment is included in the Eskimo Pals set.
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The AFB506 features two pairs of bull-wheels with completely independent controls, offering 2 x 10,100 lbf (45 kN) or 1 x 20,200 lbf (90 kN) of pulling or tensioning capacity and is designed for stringing one or two ropes or bundled conductors. The bull-wheel grooves on the AFB506 are made from high resistance interchangeable nylon sectors. Wear-proof thermally and chemically treated steel bull-wheel grooves are also available on the AFB506.
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|Puller Performance
|Max pull
|2 x 10,100 lbf (2 x 45 kN)
or 1 x 20,200 lbf (1 x 90 kN)
|Speed at max pull
|1.5 mph (2.4 km/h)
|Max speed
|3.1 mph (5 km/h)
|Pull at max speed
|2 x 4,950 lbf (2 x 22 kN)
or 1 x 9,900 lbf (1 x 44 kN)
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|2 x 10,100 lbf (2 x 45 kN
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|Max speed
|3.1 mph (5 km/h)
|Note: the basic machine performance is calculated at 68°F (20°C) and at sea level
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|Max conductor diameter
|1 9/16 in (40 mm)
|Max rope diameter
|11/16 in (18 mm)
|13,669 lbs (6,200 kg)
|140 hp (104 kW)
|Cooling system
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|Overall Length
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|Overall Width
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|110 in (2,795 mm)
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I made a card similar to this one before, but with less pizazz, and it was long time ago. I think there is something about this little bunny that just capture my heart.
I just love the texture of the balloons, which you can see in the picture below. It's a result of dye inks mixed with pigment inks mixed with embossing powder. Just love the textured look.
My hope for those who are crafty is that they find some time in their day to create.
Stamps: Birthday by Lizzie Mackay (Studio Calico)
Ink: White (Simon Says Stamp), Real Red (Stampin' Up), Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper: Solar White and Desert Storm (Neenah), Real Red (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Thin Washi Tape (Little B), In Stitches Die (My Creative Time), Marshmallow and Raspberry Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh)


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I found the sketch I was looking for to adapt for my Engagement Party photos.
The party itself was an epic-fail... there was a HUGE snowstorm and no one but the dedicated (or completely insane) made it down, so there aren't a lot of people in the photos, and we did not get photos of a few guests :(
The party was held at the Stampede Ranch in Guelph. Its a dirty college-town country bar (the best one there is!) It was mostly everyone's first time out there so we had a lot of fun.
I used a bunch of different textured papers and stitching. I used my Distress Inks everywhere. Literally. I used black soot, walnut stain, wild honey and fired brick.
The "leather" fringe at the bottom is 100% handmade. I started with cardstock the same as the "Stampede" at the right. Then I used distress inks on a craft mat and water to give the mottled look. Finally for added texture I dabbed the walnut stain and black soot pads on to give some spotting. Did all of this after the fringe was cut (by hand! I need me some fringe scissors!). Then I double stitched and added the tarnished gold brads like studs (unfortunately my sewing kit was out of real jean studs).
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by Rob Garner , Wednesday, August 4, 2010
If my title premise is correct, then my point has already been made, and this column should really end right here. But what really amazes me about online publishing these days is the power of the headline. Every day, both great and godawful articles alike thrive or die by their headline quality, or lack thereof. In just a few short words, writers have the opportunity to relay the crux of their point, to include relevant keywords that might encourage scanning or clicking, or to just simply engage overall with a potential reader who may never see anything other than the title, and make a final judgment on the quality or truth right there.
I've lost track of how many times I've been in a meeting, and someone quoted an erroneous report or other incorrect information, based on the title of that particular piece of research, blog post, or article, because that was all he bothered to read. In trying to work out a problem or recall information, I've also found myself questioning the accuracy of data based on my own recollection of only headlines, as I find it typical to scan hundreds per day.
We all make mistakes, but the trend I've been seeing more of lately is that titles, when ranked highly for a given keyword or widely propagated via status in social networks, are most often taken as fact without even critically assessing or reading the document. Headlines have long been the judgment and end of the story in print and other media, but there is something completely different going on within the speed of the network and search world.
If you want to know how much the misperception of quickly spread headlines in the digital realm cost, just askUnited Airlines. Back in September 2008, an old news story about United's 2002 bankruptcy was recrawled on a Web site with an unclear date, and subsequently posted by Google News. The story was picked up by a Tribune Co. news editor who saw the bankruptcy headline title on Google, but apparently did not verify the date or accuracy of the story (United was in fact not bankrupt at the time of the recrawl, and well past its 2002 troubles). The editor added this news bite to South Florida's Sun-Sentinel Web site, and a degenerative stock -selling frenzy ensued, taking out a 76% shark bite in one day before trading was stopped. Though United recovered some ground when people started actually reading the story below the headline, the company ended up losing almost 11% in market cap for the day. Many investors who bailed out at the bottom also lost big as well. Again, this was all based on the frenzy of an unchecked headline that could have been easily verified, if anyone had bothered to do so.
Building titles (as well as thinking critically about titles as a reader, searcher, and network user) is a serious deal, and though I'm not going to write an expanded how-to here, let's just say that more often than not, the success of your article or blog post hinges on it. Here are a couple of fundamental make-or-break strategic details (misinterpretations notwithstanding) that are worth kicking around a bit more in the writing and content strategy process:
Building titles (as well as thinking critically about titles as a reader, searcher, and network user) is a serious deal, and though I'm not going to write an expanded how-to here, let's just say that more often than not, the success of your article or blog post hinges on it. Here are a couple of fundamental make-or-break strategic details (misinterpretations notwithstanding) that are worth kicking around a bit more in the writing and content strategy process:
1) Write your headline with consideration of the reader or audience you wish to engage. What is captivating about your piece, or are there any salient points in your article that sum it up? In short, what is it about your article that would be compelling enough to make someone want to pass it along to their friends and networks? It's a key question to ask, because in a world where content is disseminated instantaneously, grabbing your reader against the other hundreds or even thousands of daily headlines is critical. It's a do-or-die proposition: whether your content travels via engagement with the headline, or not.
2) Write your headline with consideration for how machines may interpret it, but not at the ultimate expense of your audience. The bottom line is that when practicing "free range SEO" -- that is, creating your content and setting it free to earn SEO benefits on its own -- a good title that addresses the literal ways people use search will ultimately determine whether that page ranks or not. So that awesome 20,000-word tome on the benefits of "online banking" should have the keyword "online banking" somewhere in the title, if that is what the article is about. If the writer chooses to use "non-searched for" terminology, fine. Just don't expect it to independently have the slightest shot at ranking for a highly desired term not included in the title, or have any extended shelf life in search, no matter how engaging the article is, or how many links it attracts.
And make sure that your date stamps and conventions are clear and accurate for the purpose of real-time search.
Certainly there are deeper pieces of research going on about this phenomenon of the decline of critical analysis and attention spans in the digital and networked world. If you have read this far, you are also probably interested in this topic. For those interested persons, I'd recommend reading a great piece in the August 2008 The Atlantic("Is Google Making Us Stupid?" by Nicholas Carr -- great title, by the way) about how technology changes the way we think (the part about Nietzsche's change in writing and aphoristic thought is particularly compelling). Also check out Copyblogger.com for other excellent writing tips if you haven't already done so. And don't forget the timeless, self-deprecating classic, "'Search-Engine-Friendly' Copywriting Style Is Often Not Very Friendly To Humans," which still ranks at #2 in Google for the term "search engine friendly copywriting" to this day.


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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes' post on ZDnet:
Between the release of the iPad 2 last year and the announcement of the new iPad yesterday, Apple has nearly doubled the capacity of the battery, taking it from 25Wh to a massive 42Wh. Measured in milliamps this boosts the battery from 6944 mAh to a monstrous 11,666 mAh.
That's one important thing. It means Apple has found a way to maintain battery life while equipping their products with the latest technology.
During the keynote, I noted that I remembered the days when my laptop battery would give out before an Apple keynote was over. It was only a few years ago. Yesterday, by the end of the event, my MacBook Air was at 65%. What if Apple is close to a 20-hour laptop?
A MacBook Air1 that can last more than 20 hours? It won't be available this year, not so soon, considering the MacBook Air can only last 7 hours without Retina display. Unless, Apple doesn't implement Retina display in their MacBook lineup.2


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Surprise! GOPe Darling Nikki Haley Trashed Donald Trump in SOTU Response – And Now Endorses Marco Rubio
This will make you throw up in your mouth a little bit.
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley delivered the State of the Union response this year for the Republican Party. During her response Haley took potshots at GOP frontrunner Donald Trump.
Governor Haley also channeled Progressive Ted Kennedy, the father of the ruinous Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, in her comments on immigration.
It's almost as if Ted Kennedy wrote her SOTU response.
Via The Howie Carr Show and Free Republic:
Today Nikki Haley endorsed freshman Senator Marco Rubio for president.
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NEW YORK --The daytime talk show "The View" is apologizing for calling one of Tiger Woods' alleged girlfriends a "hooker." In a statement Friday, the show said Joy Behar's remark about Rachel Uchitel was a joke. But the show apologized for any hurt feelings or misimpressions.
Uchitel's lawyer, Gloria Allred, had demanded the apology. She said her client was upset by what she characterized as the "highly offensive" remark on Thursday's show.
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Angling Times tests brilliant new pole
Angling Times has this week tested what we believe is one of the best sub-£500 poles on the market – the brand new 14.5m Zenotex ZX200 by Preston Innovations.
Our resident tackle tester, Mark Swayer, put the limited edition pole through its paces on a local commercial and came away full of praise.
"It's as good as some poles that are twice the price," said Mark.
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Peasant Spanish Restaurant
One of a handful of Spanish restaurants in Brisbane, Peasant is known for its rustic setting specialising in typical spanish cuisine including paella, tapas and delectable Sangria. Peasant Restaurant has been named best overall in Brisbane at the 2011 Savour Australia Awards for Excellence! Click to view the menu.
What Peasant Spanish Restaurant diners say:
Amazing staff and the best food with a great mix of modern and traditional tapas. Always have a great time there! Muchas gracias!
Tastiest paella in town combined with a healthy carafe of sangria and always with great people at a pretty good price....good value , good fun.
My husband and I love the Spanish fare at Peasant, especially the La Familia banquet - we love the experience of sharing food and sangria!
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1/4 Cup(s) Sugar
4 Egg yolks
1/2 Cup(s) Sparkling apple cider
2 Tablespoon(s) Calvados or regular brandy
1/4 Cup(s) Heavy cream, 1/2 cup
Fill a medium stockpot a quarter of the way full with water. Bring to
a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer. Fill a large bowl with ice
water; set aside. Combine sugar and egg yolks in a large metal bowl
and whisk until mixture is pale and has a thick consistency, about 3
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fold into chilled sabayon. The sabayon can be stored in refrigerator
for up to 24 hours. Makes about 3 cups or 5 servings. Comments: This
recipe also stands alone as a dessert, served barely warm in cups or
glasses, or can be poured over poached fruit, cake, or ice cream.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
Calories: 125
Calories From Fat: 72
Total Fat: 8.1g
Cholesterol: 164.3mg
Sodium: 11.2mg
Potassium: 24.8mg
Carbohydrates: 10.9g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 10.1g
Protein: 2.4g


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Narragansett Beer announced the re-release of the wildly popular "Jaws" can on Tuesday, just in time for Discovery Channel's "Shark Week" and Jaws actor Robert Shaw's birthday. For a limited time, all 12, 18, and 30-packs of Narragansett Lager 12-ounce cans will feature the same design and logo made popular by the shark-infested thriller.
The can's retro imagery, nostalgic to the millions of beer-drinking baby boomers who came of age at the time, became permanently ingrained in American culture with the release of Jaws in 1975. In the film, Captain Sam Quint, played by Oscar-nominated actor Robert Shaw, who would have turned 86 on August 9, famously crushes a can of Narragansett Lager to intimidate Richard Dreyfuss' character. At the time, 'Gansett was prevalent throughout the Northeast, including Martha's Vineyard, where Jaws was filmed, producing over one million barrels of beer per year.
While this classic can design may recall memories of the good ol' days, the quality of its contents also speaks to the brand's rich heritage. Narragansett Lager is the brewer's flagship beer, its original recipe tracked down by former Brewmaster Bill Anderson when the company was revived in 2005 by CEO Mark Hellendrung. Since then, it has been recognized by beeradvocate.com as the number one rated domestic premium lager and awarded the gold medal for best lager by the Great International Beer Festival.


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A girl from Los Angeles has been admitted to the hospital
and diagnosed with the plague after a recent trip to Yosemite National Park in
California. The news of her diagnosis comes after the deaths of two Colorado
residents, also from the plague.
The plague is an unusual disease in the U.S., but there are
an average of seven cases reported every year. People can die from it if they
aren't treated. An unidentified Colorado resident died Wednesday from the
disease, and a 16-year-old boy, also in Colorado, died in June from a
hard-to-treat septicemic infection.
There are three forms of the plague: bubonic, septicemic and
pneumonic. The bubonic plague affects the lymph glands, and septicemic is a
body-wide infection that happens if the plague isn't treated early enough.
Pneumonic plague is the only form that can spread from person to person.
People are most often infected with the plague from rodents,
so California officials are posting extra signs in parks warning visitors not
to feed the wildlife or approach dead animals.
"Although this is a rare disease, people should protect
themselves from infection by avoiding any contact with wild rodents," state health officer Dr. Karen Smith said in a statement. "Never feed
squirrels, chipmunks or other rodents in picnic or campground areas, and never
touch sick or dead rodents. Protect your pets from fleas and keep them away from
wild animals."
Pets can also carry the plague after being infected by fleas
or contact with wild animals. A dog in Colorado had the plague, and
doctors think that at least four people were infected. Three cats in Colorado
were also diagnosed with the plague, but they did not infect anyone.
The plague can often feel like the flu. Symptoms can include
severe headaches, chills, nausea and sudden fevers.
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6. Mahindra Group
With operations in more than 100 countries, Mahindra Group is an indian multinational conglomerate with its headquarters in Mumbai.
Founded in the year 1945, it is one of the most reputed companies in India having market leadership in utility vehicles and tractors. The group has a presence in aerospace, energy, agribusiness, automotive, construction equipment, defence, farm equipment, components, industrial equipment, information technology, hospitality, logistics, finance and insurance, real estate, retail, and two wheelers. Mahindra has its tagline of "Rise" which is also its motto. The company is built on the idea that people will succeed given the opportunity. The Mahindra Group is a $16.9 billion global corporation employing more than 200,000 people across the globe.
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Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field teams opened the 2010 outdoor campaign by sending selected individuals to the annual Raleigh Relays hosted by North Carolina State University this past weekend (March 26-27) in Raleigh, N.C.
The prestigious meet took place at the Paul Derr Track and featured competitors from schools at all levels including NCAA Division I programs such as N.C. State, Ohio State, North Carolina, Seton Hall, George Mason, Duke, Rutgers, Georgetown and more.
Freshman Alyssa Osika came in sixth overall in the second section of the 1,500 meters (4:42.88) in leading the Bulldog women at the non-scoring competition. Meanwhile, freshman Shelby Janutol took 13th place (4:47.18) in the same section of the event.
FSU freshman Felicia Peacock finished ninth in section three of the 5,000 meters (19:22.98) while freshman Anna Rudd was 18th overall in section two of the 5,000 meters (17:47.89)
The Bulldog women also placed 18th overall in the 4x800-meter relay (9:45.74).
Senior Brian Reynolds led the FSU men with a fourth place performance in the fifth section of the 5,000 meters (16:04.19).
Senior Greg Burns tied for sixth place in the pole vault (15-7) while finishing as the highest non-Division I competitor in the field.
Senior Mike Mangieri wound up seventh in section two of the 1,500 meters (4:02.38) with Ryan Chute taking 19th place in the same race (4:04.73). Mangieri also was seventh in the second section of the 5,000 meters (14:43.51).
Sophomore Tyler Crossman placed 11th in the third section of the 5,000 meters (15:09.70), freshman David Silversmith took 16th overall in section four of the 5,000 meters (16:02.13) and J.J. Vandenburg captured a 22nd-place showing in the hammer throw (157-5).
FSU junior Justin Price came in 35th overall in the 400 meters (49.02).
The Bulldog men also recorded a 22nd-place effort in the 4x800-meter relay (8:15.07).
Ferris State will next take part in the Aquinas Invitational on Saturday, April 3, in Grand Rapids, Mich.


text: Evolution of online accommodation booking sites have made travel planning a lot easier. I keep checking such sites for bargains. I had come across one such site for tourists bound for UK and some other European nations. The site named 'Cheaper than Hotels' offers you the choice of several types of accommodation. You can find accomodation in UK, France or Germany through this site. In fact the site offers accommodation for a wide range of places, including India. I had tried the site and was surprised to find hotels for Delhi, India as well. I choose the option of 3 star and below. Names of the hotels that pop up for Delhi are not seen even in Indian travel sites. This is because Indian sites offers only big star hotels which are beyond the budget of most people. But 'Cheaper than Hotels' search included some 1 star hotels. Only problem I had observed with the site was that the prices are not in INR. But the site is good and worth giving a try.


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As most people know, The Dark Knight Rises is the last movie of The Dark Knight series and the good news is that it is also Christian Bale's last Batman movie. To be honest I'm quite happy about this, I'm not a big fan of Christian Bale as Batman and The Dark Knight series have been just okay.
Christian Bale as Batman, never liked it, to me his appearance doesn't come off as a Bruce Wayne at all. Don't get me wrong though, he's a pretty good actor; I've liked him in The Machinist but playing as Batman just doesn't work for me. Also something I find a little annoying is the voice used for Batman; I find it to be unnecessarily too deep. The Dark Knight series ending doesn't mean it's the end of Batman movies, the franchise is very popular and people like it. Hopefully with whatever Batman movie comes up next they choose someone more suited for the role of Batman.
In the first Batman movie, Batman had pretty cheesy quotes and in the second movie I didn't like the Joker too much, but Heath Ledger is an amazing actor and his acting was great, just this darker portrayal of the Joker kind of disappointed me. I've always have known the Joker as someone incredibly hilarious, evil, using funny gadgets and having that amazing insane laugh, in the Dark Knight series he was only evil and that's it.
I will go see The Dark Knight Rises; I want to see how they're going to end the series with this film. I also want to see how Bane is portrayed, he's an awesome villain. The addition of Catwoman in this movie is pretty nice but I'm sceptical of Anne Hathaway playing the part. I can't really see Hathaway as Catwoman, but who knows she might pull it off well and surprise me.
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digitalmars.D.bugs - BUG: silly dmd crash
- h3r3tic (6/6) Dec 22 2004 void main()
- =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Anders_F_Bj=F6rklund?= (3/11) Dec 22 2004 --anders
- Simon Buchan (28/32) Dec 22 2004 Confirmed: - gives segfault/memory execption at address 0x40e2ba:
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h3r3tic <foo bar.baz> writes:
void main() { this.foobar; } /+ Shouldn't work. Shouldn't crash DMD. Crashes on my system: DMD .109, WinXP SP2 EN +/
Dec 22 2004
=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Anders_F_Bj=F6rklund?= <afb algonet.se> writes:
h3r3tic wrote:void main() { this.foobar; } /+ Shouldn't work. Shouldn't crash DMD. Crashes on my system: DMD .109, WinXP SP2 EN +/Crashes GDC 0.9 too: (Mac OS X 10.3.7, GCC 3.3.5)test.d:0: internal compiler error: Bus error--anders
Dec 22 2004
"Simon Buchan" <currently no.where> writes:
On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 01:06:18 +0100, h3r3tic <foo bar.baz> wrote:void main() { this.foobar; }Confirmed: - gives segfault/memory execption at address 0x40e2ba: Obviously should give error: bugtest.d(3): 'this' is only allowed in non-static member functions Note: not required to be main. With -v it doesn't even print parse... but there is nothing that could cause it to fail before printing that, so it must not have been flushed before the crash. (I suspect that tracking down bugs is kind of the whole point of printing this info?) taking a quick peek around: I am suspicios of expression.c 1182: fdthis = sc->parent->isFuncDeclaration(); possible main() scope doesn't have parent (unnamed module) inited? unlikely. -- "Unhappy Microsoft customers have a funny way of becoming Linux, Salesforce.com and Oracle customers." - www.microsoft-watch.com: "The Year in Review: Microsoft Opens Up" -- "I plan on at least one critical patch every month, and I haven't been disappointed." - Adam Hansen, manager of security at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP (Quote from http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1736104,00.asp) -- "It's been a challenge to "reteach or retrain" Web users to pay for content, said Pizey" -Wired website: "The Incredible Shrinking Comic"
Dec 22 2004
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Sandwich Ideas - something a little different
The new year is starting and already I ave to start thinking about what to put in Hungry Hubby's lunchbox tomorrow. A never ending struggle to keep it healthy (okay healthy-ish), balanced and enjoyable. Three contrasting words in my vocabulary. So I decided to look for some tips and this is what I found.
Sandwich ideas from Pinterest.com.
You do find brilliant ideas shared by other interested people, bloggers, parents or hungry people. I love the Laughing Cow, Ham and grated carrot sandwich filling. To make blueberry cream cheese mix 2 tsp blueberry jam with 4 tbsp cream cheese.
If you find any other sandwich ideas please share them with us in preparation of the new year!


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Bach Lunch 25th Anniversary!
Nothing quite says 'Spring' like Downtown Alive, Rhythms on the River, and Bach Lunch! Free music outdoors for everyone to enjoy just says so much about how we roll here in Acadiana!
Held at noon in Parc Sans Souci, the Lafayette Science Museum Foundation's biannual Bach Lunch concert series brings, like its evening counterpart Downtown Alive!, the best local and traveling bands representing a wide range of styles. The free, noontime concerts at Parc Sans Souci serve as a fundraiser for the museum, and box lunches at $6 apiece ($5 for museum members) are donated by fine local restaurants.
March 8: Les Freres Michot
(food from Hub City Diner and iMonelli)
March 15: Bonsoir, Catin
(Bailey's Seafood & Grill, Roly Poly and Zea's Rotisserie & Grill)
March 22: The Viatones
(Abacus Restaurant & Catering, Poupart's Bakery and Tsunami Sushi)
March 29: Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express
(Ema's Café, Deano's and O'Charley's Restaurant)
April 5: The Revelers
(Agave Cantina, Chris' Po-Boys and Great Harvest Bread Co.)
April 12: The Rayo Brothers
(Creole Lunch House, Jefferson Street Pub and Johnsons Boucaniere)
April 19: Mike Dean
(Chick-Fil-A, French Press and Poupart's Bakery)
April 26: Rob Curto and Cubato/Festival International de Louisiana
(Antoni's Restaurant, Burgersmith, Cena-to-Go, Chris' PoBoys, Hub City Diner, Joey's Specialty Foods and Roly Poly)


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Founded in 1901, ISS has grown significantly with presence worldwide and remarkable revenues and margins.
We strongly believe that the long term success of our company depends on the balance of social, environmental and economical aspects of our business.
More than ever, today's healthcare providers must focus on what they do best: taking the utmost care of their patients. At ISS, we will do more than deliver the facilities management services you need to look after your people and premises. We will also help you save money, reduce risk and improve the appeal of your settings.
We provide a comprehensive range of facilities management services for healthcare organisations. These include patient catering, staff and visitor catering, cleaning, logistics, property services - and integrated solutions for those requiring the cost-savings and convenience of a combined package of services.
Combining resources and experienceISS has provided facility services to the healthcare sector since 1984. Today, we look after many NHS Trusts, with more than 300 units receiving at least one solution. With 14,500 employees and significant experience in your sector, including Private Finance Initiatives (PFI), we have the resources and experience to manage your requirements.
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The cantons of Zug and Solothurn are ideal locations for Biogen's international headquarters due to the favorable environment it provides for businesses and employees.
One of the pioneers in biotechnology, Biogen today has the leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) and is at the forefront of research into new medicines for chronic conditions, including neurodegenerative disease, rare genetic disorders, and autoimmune diseases. Led by world-class research and development, Biogen uses novel science and leading-edge technologies to create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for patients with few or no treatment options. Biogen's global organization of more than 7,000 employees, including more than 1200 across 20 affiliates in Europe, and current and future manufacturing facilities in the US, European Union and Switzerland, is committed to a single mission: making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients suffering from devastating medical conditions.
For nearly two decades Biogen has led in the research and development of new therapies to treat MS, including the most prescribed oral treatment in the world. Now Biogen's research is driving revolutionary new MS treatments with the goal of reversing or even repairing damage caused by the disease. We are now applying our neurological expertise to solve some of most challenging and complex diseases of the brain, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and ALS. As Biogen enters a transformative period in neurology, it is driving a deeper understanding of disease biology and developing life-changing treatments for the millions of people suffering from these conditions.
The international headquarters was established in Switzerland in 2004 and has grown to more than 400 employees. Zug is also home to Biogen's Swiss affiliate, which was established in 2011, currently employing more than 30 people. The Company has also established its new biosimilars business unit in Zug. Biogen is currently investing CHF 1 billion into a next-generation manufacturing facility and is creating up to 400 new job in Luterbach near Solothurn.
The cantons of Zug and Solothurn are ideal locations for Biogen's international headquarters due to the favorable environment it provides for businesses and employees. With an amicable setting, a stable economy and an efficient municipality, it is highly attractive for a diverse workforce.
Biogen is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and regularly gives back to the communities in which it operates. Through the Company's annual global day of service, called Care Deeply Day, employees volunteer for various projects throughout the region, many of which they return to year after year. Also, in keeping with Biogen's commitment to inspiring young people to consider innovative careers in science, the international headquarters has developed and cultivated long-standing relationships with some of the premier STEM (science, technology, education and math) programs in Switzerland including Swiss Science Center Technorama, KinderUniversität Zurich, and Swiss Youth in Science.
«The world class universities and the high skilled talent pool make Switzerland an ideal hub for a science driven company like Biogen. Out of the country Biogen drives development and growth in business across more than 60 markets on 4 continents.»
Johanna Friedl-Naderer, Senior Vice President, Head of Europe & Canada, Biogen


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(Reuters) -
Planning for Davos starts quite early in the year. Months before it actually begins there is the inevitable jockeying for spots on desirable panels with important people, a frantic glance every day at the email to see if any interesting dinner invitations have come in, and a hunt for a hotel room in a location not too far from the conference venue. Wives like me don't have to do any work at Davos so I just think about packing. Moisturizer is crucial, since the mountain air is so dry, and I will try to rustle up a couple of respectable outfits that I can wear by day and at the evening dinners as well. Then there is footwear. You can carbon date Davos Wives by their shoes. Newcomers tend to wear attractively dainty heels. Veterans like me have given up. I don sturdy shoes and try not to slip on the ice.
Davos tends to be more interesting during periods of social upheaval. Confronted with facts that threaten his worldview, Davos Man loses some of his smugness and becomes a bit more confused. Founder Klaus Schwab is always interested in the zeitgeist, about the global protests, the euro crisis, the Arab Spring, and Occupy Wall Street. How Davos Man will respond I don't know. My favorite comment during a panel on global warming a few years ago came from a businessman who reminded his audience that one upside to global warming is the ease of drilling for oil under glaciers. This year there will be more security, plenty of gloomy observations about the state of the world economy, questions about whether China can maintain its expansion, and so on. We'll also see a lot more conservative heads of state at Davos this year, since so few social democratic governments survived the elections and turmoil of 2011.
We go to any panels we can actually get into. Usually that means the ones about art and science, which Davos Man tends to skip. Last year's panel on the pollution of the world's seas was packed with wives. When we can't get into a panel we may repair to a local café for hot chocolate or sign up for the perennial horse-drawn carriage ride to a fondue restaurant up in the hills. If all else fails, we can always prowl the halls of the conference center, hoping for a sighting of Bono or Tony Blair.
Every now and then one spots a Davos Husband, gay or straight, but he's a rare species. They are often mistaken for Davos Man and tend to be good sports about their role as trailing spice. They don't join Davos Wives in their traditional activities. I suspect they are on the ski slopes or watching panels. I hope to meet one this year. What do people talk about at the dinner parties? The men discuss economics and the women discuss how they feel about being Davos Wives. Some swear they won't come back but they usually do. We trade stories of snubs and panels we couldn't get into. Davos is a competitive place; there is always much comparing of notes so people can learn which events they didn't get invited to. Gossip is a valuable currency - as it is everywhere-so any juicy examples of drunken midnight misdeeds are passed around pretty quickly. A lot of untoward groping goes on after hours and that is discussed quietly rather than openly.
Davos encourages bad behavior. It comes from the hot-house atmosphere of high-powered egos, the high altitudes combined with too much drink. All sorts of people who would never stay up late can be found - cocktail in hand - at the Google party, the Time Warner reception, and the gala dinner on Saturday night. It's usually too loud to have a conversation but they try. Last year one businessman held forth about his travails in Russia and kept the crowd entertained with a lengthy description of how he lost his company to the tax authorities. That passes for a gripping evening at Davos. There are always a lot of men who become "geographically single" when they arrive, and even the nerdiest expert in anti-malarial bed nets or obscure financial instruments fancies himself a player the moment he steps foot in the Zurich airport. Late at night, these men can be found eyeing the local talent, and there are rumors of at least one baby being born nine months after a night of passion at Davos.
Anya Schiffrin is the author of "Bad News: How America's Buinsess Press Missed the Story of the Century." She is married to the economist Joseph Stiglitz.


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Currently on my needles is a Channel Cardigan. It is a Brooklyn Tweed Pattern designed by the one and only Jared Flood. I am really loving this project. I have two sleeves done and I am working on the body. It is fitting very nice in my Fat Squirrel Bag. I also got a lovely postcard from Lori.
I have been very tempted to knit a pi shawl. When I saw Brooklyn Tweed's 2016 Winter Collection come out today I instantly put Lucca in my queue on Ravelry. I already have the yarn for it!!! So exciting. Now to go cast on!!!!
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