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"And all the host of heaven shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be rolled together as a scroll: and all their host shall fall down, as the leaf falleth off from the vine, and as a falling fig from the fig tree."
If the host of heaven are dissolved and the heavens rolled together as a scroll, will we see it?
If God created the firmament which would divide the waters above it from the waters below it, and called it heaven, is this firmament something solid that can be rolled up?
If we are made in the image of God; and the "tabernacles" were made according to the pattern shown Moses on the mount, is there also a "firmament" within us?
Many references have come up regarding the "firmament". The urgency seems to have increased. But it led me through an interesting path through the scriptures.
As I awaited the direction and words to write, several dreams came to me over the course of several days.
These dreams that were sent to me are rather short but symbolic. They began several days ago beginning from this past weekend through the twenty-first day of December. There are four total; the last I will share with you further along in the topic.
Dream #1
I am talking with someone on the internet about the book of the law. As I am preparing a response, a "friend request" comes on the "Facebook", which is where I typed my response.
The name of the person was nothing more than an alias and the avatar image looked like a robot head but black with antennai which were crossed, like an "X". The image resembled a cartoon version of the "R2D2" robot from "Star Wars", but it was black instead of white and metallic.
I clicked on the "friend request" and went back to my comment, but immediately a "private message" notification appeared from this same identity. The "alias" name was "Agent X".
I clicked to open the "private message" to read it. As soon as I saw the words "I told you not to let me back in", the whole browser window appeared to be disappearing in little bite-sized chunks, like invisible "Pac-man" characters were eating it. I tried to delete the private message, then the friend request to reverse it, but I could not stop it. I reached over to do a manual shut-down of the hard drive when I woke up.
"Agent X" – bearing crosses and the "Y" and the "X" chromosome came to mind. I wondered what it meant. Y = represents the original "Aleph" and the "X" is that they turned it into from the "Ayin" (the other "silent" Hebrew letter).
Dream #2
I'm not sure from where I came but I had a feeling that I drove from a camp site to the parking lot of a large shopping mall. I also had the feeling that my mother was with me, but there was no voice from her.
As I sat in the vehicle, all I remember thinking was "I don't want to be here. I REALLY do not want to be here".
I opened the door and stepped out. I had no interest in the mall. I had no interest in shopping. I didn't want this life and I walked.
I walked through the rows of cars until the parking lot became more vacant toward the back of the complex. I continued to walk until my feet touched grass and I walked until the line of trees preceding the woods were before me.
I walked into the wood and found myself on a trail. I began to jog along this trail. It was basically straight, but there were hills and dips. I continued as the terrain changed a bit. To my right was an incline that went up a steep slope. To my left a slope downward just as steep. Through the trees down the slope to my left I could see water and I remembered the flood.
I began to run. I ran up and down the peaks and dips on the trail. As I ran I felt stronger. As I ran I felt healthier. As I ran I felt newer.
I ran and ran. I felt as I could go forever, but ahead, I saw a very steep ramp. The trail ended in a ramp that came to the edge of a dock that looked like a warehouse. I could see light and I could see people moving vessels from one side to the other, past my scope of vision beyond the opening.
I ran as hard as I could to clear the lip of the warehouse opening at the top of the ramp. As my hands found purchase on the floor of the bay doors, three or four people came to assist me. They were smiling and friendly. I heard one of them saying "we were waiting for you" but he never opened his mouth.
As they pulled me up, I felt weightless. I saw the inside of the massive room and every manner of vessel, container, lamps and such were they moving from one side to the other. One came and told me "These are the vessels we saved from the flood" and I awoke.
I know what this dream was telling me; not only about the end that comes with a flood that Jesus revealed in the Gospels, but also I was coming to the end of "my wilderness".
Dream #3
I came out of my bedroom as my husband was coming home from his church. I heard elevated voices and wondered what the urgency was in their speech. As I opened the door, I saw a woman sitting on the edge of our long sofa. She was an older woman with grayish hair, unkept. At her feet next to the sofa were two full-sized trash bags filled with what I had accurately guessed was her clothing.
My husband was telling my mother that this woman was from his church, she was going through a hard time and she would be staying with us for while, until she could get herself together.
I looked at the woman who did not look at me. I told her "It's not you, but the church. He did not even ask me first".
My thoughts in the dream were that this woman wasn't really homeless, and if she were, it was a construction of a situation to again infiltrate this house. I thought to myself, "with all the monied people that are members of that organization and attend that branch, they saddle my husband with this responsibility?
I awoke remembering the suspicion and it made me on guard that they were not quite done here.
This dream prompted the thought after I awoke, that I was to expect more efforts by this organization. They are still trying to get into the house, perhaps more than they already have. I am not afraid, just aware. I am not sure how the elements of these dreams will fit in, but some of them connect to elements in other dreams.
Dream number four we will cover further down, because it references the topic at hand.
The "Scroll" of the Firmament
A prophecy given Isaiah is repeated in the Revelation of Jesus Christ given to John. The descriptions are the same and it reminded me of my dream about the Golden Cord when I was still a young girl that I shared with you:
"And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places."
In Genesis the description of heaven is given as such:
"And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day."
And further in verse fourteen, the description of the "host" of heaven; the stars, which are the lights, which are the angels described in Job and Revelation:
"And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:"
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
The description of the firmament we've covered before, and the intent of the word suggests a solid object or element. God called the firmament "heaven". But what shall we see when the heaven is rolled together like a scroll?
Jesus tells us that the kingdom doesn't come with observation:
"And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you."
If the Kingdom of God is within us, how then will the heaven roll together like a scroll and the stars fall? How will "every eye see him" if the kingdom is within us?
"And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen."
What is the firmament? It's not an expanse. The word "firmament" does not define an "expanse", it defines a "solid".
Terra firma is a Latin phrase meaning "solid earth" (from terra, meaning "earth", and firma, meaning "solid"). - Source, Wikipedia
The suffix "ment" is usually added to a word to denote an action, resulting state, or indicating state, condition, or quality as in the product of an action. - Source, Dictionary.com
firmament then is the "resulting action", "condition" or "state" of being made "solid".
In the beginning, God created the "firmament" to "divide the waters from the waters". And the firmament divided "the waters below the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament" – Genesis 1:6-20. He called the "firmament heaven".
Ezekiel's Firmament
In another prophet's book, the "firmament" is compared to a "crystal":
"And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above."
The "likeness" of the firmament upon their heads (of the living creature) was as the color of the terrible crystal. Under the firmament, Ezekiel saw this:
"And under the firmament were their wings straight, the one toward the other: every one had two, which covered on this side, and every one had two, which covered on that side, their bodies."
Under the firmament were wings of the cherubim, straight, one toward the other just as they are over the mercy seat of the Ark of the Covenant. They each had two on one side and two on the other side of their bodies.
There was a "voice from the firmament that was over their heads", says verse 25, when they had stood and had let down their wings. Verse twenty six describes what is above the firmament:
"And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it."
Above the firmament and the heads of the living creatures was the likeness of a throne and the likeness of a man above upon it. It is here also that the first mention of the "color" of this "crystal" (terrible crystal?). In every sense the word "likeness of" is used. Remember the "figures of the true, which are in heaven" Paul instructed us on in Hebrews 9:24.
What were the living creatures?
The next mention of the firmament by Ezekiel is in chapter ten:
"Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne."
The detail in this chapter describes a man in linen being instructed to go "in between the wheels (the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels – Ezekiel 1:20-21), under the cherub to fill his hand with the coals of fire from between the cherubs. The "cherubims stood on the right side of the house" it says in verse three, when the man went in.
In both these chapters of Ezekiel, the elements of the cherub/cherubim, four wings; two per side of the cherubim; the wheels that turned not when they followed the cherubim; the "wheel within a wheel", and the spirit of the living creatures which was in the wheels.
Both chapters mentioning the "firmament" in this way is also mentioned by Ezekiel the river "Chebar":
Chebar -
"The masculine noun כביר (kabir), which denotes an item of unknown qualities, possibly a quilt or net or something like that (see the noun מכבר, makber, below). This word occurs only in 1 Samuel 19:13 and 19:16, where Michal deludes Saul's officers by placing the household idol in David's bed, with at its head a כביר (kabir) made of she-goat (and thus probably goat's hair; the word for goat is עז, 'ez).
The feminine noun כברה (kebara), denoting a sieve. This noun is used only in Amos 9:9, where grain is sifted.
The masculine noun מכבר (mikbar), which appears to denote a grate or lattice-work that surrounded the greater altar of the tabernacle.
For a meaning of the name Chebar, NOBSE Study Bible Name List appears to stick to the meaning of to intertwine for our verb and translates our name with Joining (apparently taking it to be the Euphrates' tributary)." – Source, Abarim Publications
In the name "Chebar" we find a familiar description: Net – what the disciples were using to catch fish when Jesus says "I will make you fishers of men". A sieve: God said "I will sift Israel as corn in a sieve and not a drop will fall to the earth". And the "grate" or "lattice-work": "Ahaziah fell down through the lattice in his upper chamber". Lattice is also associate with "windows" in the "house" or "temple". And the pillars of the temple of Solomon had chapitars upon them of brass, with nets of checkerwork; one which he named "Jachin" and the other he named "Boaz":
"For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about. And he made two chapiters of molten brass, to set upon the tops of the pillars: the height of the one chapiter was five cubits, and the height of the other chapiter was five cubits:
And nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one chapiter, and seven for the other chapiter."
At the river Chebar, Ezekiel is there among the captives. Do you understand now where Ezekiel was?
The Stones of Fire
In the book of Ezekiel chapter 28, the Lord tells Ezekiel to take up a parable against the King of Tyre (Tyrus in the Greek). In this lamentation, Ezekiel is told that the King of Tyre was in the Garden with God, and that he "walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire".
The Lord also forwards through Ezekiel that the King of Tyre was the "anointed cherub that covereth". He "walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire".
Back in chapters 1 and 10 of the book of Ezekiel, the cherub was in the "living creature" who's "spirit was in the wheels". They moved up and down and did not turn as they went. There were two cherubs, each with four wings, two on each side of their bodies. In Ezekiel 10:10 it says "they four had one likeness" – in relation to the four wheels, and "as if one wheel had been in the midst of a wheel".
The wheels went where the cherubim went. They moved up and down but they turned not as they went. Remember where the spirit of the creatures is found?
"And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
Whithersoever the spirit was to go, they went, thither was their spirit to go; and the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels."
The spirit of the "living creatures" – in the wheels.
"The Spirit is life" – Romans 8:10
The Life of the flesh is in the blood" – Leviticus 17:11
What then is the "wheel within the wheel, in which is the spirit of the living creature? Any doubt that this is within the living?
In Ezekiel; verse 2 of chapter 10, the voice in the firmament tells a man in linen to go in "between the wheels, even under the cherub and fill thy hand with the coals of fire". Under the cherub, between the wheels is where the "coals of fire" are, from which the man in linen went and came out to scatter the coals of fire on the "city".
The "coals of fire" are the very "stones" of fire that the "cherub" in Ezekiel 28 named "King of Tyrus" walked up and down in the midst of, as described in the vision of Ezekiel 10. An extra-biblical description of a cherub is this:
cherub (n.) Look up cherub at Dictionary.com
late 14c. as an order of angels, from Late Latin cherub, from Greek cheroub, from Hebrew kerubh (plural kerubhim) "winged angel," perhaps related to Akkadian karubu "to bless," karibu "one who blesses," an epithet of the bull-colossus. Old English had cerubin, from the Greek plural.
The cherubim, a common feature of ancient Near Eastern mythology, are not to be confused with the round-cheeked darlings of Renaissance iconography. The root of the terms either means "hybrid" or, by an inversion of consonants, "mount," "steed," and they are winged beasts, probably of awesome aspect, on which the sky god of the old Canaanite myths and of the poetry of Psalms goes riding through the air. [Robert Alter, "The Five Books of Moses," 2004, commentary on Gen. iii:24]
In the opening of Ezekiel in chapter one, these cherubs first appeared to him by the river "Chebar".
"As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning. And the living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning.
Now as I beheld the living creatures, behold one wheel upon the earth by the living creatures, with his four faces. The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the colour of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel.
When they went, they went upon their four sides: and they turned not when they went."
If we were to look at the "book of the law" within us top down, or even bottom-up with the eyes God gave Ezekiel . . .
Side and top view
Moving it would look like this:
We did cover this lightly some years ago, back in 2011. Because this "design" is in everything in creation, from the microscopic DNA that is in every thing to the spiral of the solar system and the galaxies.
Ezekiel reveals much about us, and about the temple that has been profaned. It reveals much about the sanctuary of God. DNA resembles something else:
Does it not resemble this?
I found stills from news clips and the movie "Twister":
The "Wheel in the middle of a wheel"
From the side would look something like this
The "living creatures" and the "cherubs" in Ezekiel's opening vision: From where did they come?
"And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire.
Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man."
Ezekiel describes the whirlwind as a "great cloud, and a fire infolding itself" . . . much like this:
But we see no fire within our DNA, do we? Thinking upon this and wondering if God saw my thoughts, this verse was opened to me:
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
The word "invisible" only appears five times in the Bible, including the verse above in the book of Romans. Three more of those verses are in direct relation to God:
"Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:"
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen."
"By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible."
God is invisible. Spirit is invisible. I wanted to share this in the scripture with you because it is here I wanted to tell you about the fourth dream:
Dream #4
I stood in a house and there were others there. There was a room and in the center of the room was a pillar of fire. We were inside a circle of a room and the levels went up but I could not give you detail because I was focused on the fire.
As I watched the fire the word "whirlwind" came to me. I turned and I was let out of the door. As it shut behind me, a voice came from everywhere and said "You are made in the image of God".
When I awoke, I opened the book of Ezekiel and began reading. Many references to the "firmament" also are included in the description of the living creatures.
Since Paul taught us in the letter to the Hebrews that Moses was to make the tabernacle and all things within it according to the pattern God showed him on the mount in Hebrews 8:5.
Paul further taught us that the patterns of the things in the heavens should be purified, but that the heavenly things purified with better sacrifices than those.
"And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:"
Christ died once to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself; and Christ was offered once to bear the sins of man. Then to those who look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
"Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation."
We are figures of the true. We are made in the "image of God":
"And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth."
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
"Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. "
We are made in the image of God. Not of flesh, because each of us has a difference in hair, in eye color, skin and tone, likeness and shape. But as the four creatures with the four faces had one likeness, so do we in the image of God and the kingdom within us.
The Firmament and the Veil
In Ezekiel 1:22, the "likeness of the firmament" that is stretched out above the heads of the creatures was as the color of the "terrible crystal". Under it were the wings of the cherubim stretched out toward one another in verse twenty three.
A voice came out of the firmament in verse twenty five; and in verse twenty six above the firmament was the likeness of a throne. This throne was as the appearance of a sapphire stone (a crystal?). Upon the "likeness of the throne" was the "likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it".
This would explain the "blue" of the sky, since nothing else does. This He also created. The patterns of the things shown to Moses on the mount were the likeness of the things made on earth.
This is the "likeness" of the living creatures.
The word "firmament" appears fifteen times in the King James Bible; five of those times in Ezekiel alone.
In the beginning, in Genesis it appears seven times. However, this is not the likeness of the firmament, but the description of the creation of the firmament itself.
The firmament divides the waters from the waters – Genesis 1:6
God made the firmament and divided the waters under the firmament from the waters above the firmament – Genesis 1:7.
God called the firmament "heaven" – Genesis 1:8.
God spoke into existence "lights" in the firmament of heaven. They would divide day from night; be for signs and seasons, days and years – Genesis 1:14.
The lights in the firmament were to give light on the earth. God "set them in the firmament" – Genesis 1:15 - 17.
God said to let the waters bring forth the moving creature that hath life, and the birds the fly in the open firmament of the heaven – Genesis 1:20.
David describes the firmament that shows God's "handiwork" and the "firmament of His power" in his Psalms. Daniel is told that "they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament" and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
There are "windows" in the firmament as we learn in Genesis 7:11 that the fountains of the deep were broken up and the windows of heaven were opened; and that not only water can fall from them , but blessings according to Malachi 3:10.
In heaven, the firmament separates the waters from the waters. It is the heaven above which God's throne sits.
In the living creatures, it is the "likeness" of the things in heaven. It is the place above the heads of the living creatures; and above the wings of the cherubim that are stretched out toward one another.
What is the "firmament" within us? Is it what I was shown?
"Finally her eyes met his. He had eyes like a lizard, yellowish in color, with pupils that were of a cat. She felt her knees would give way.
Slowly, that thing lifted its arm strait, pointing one finger toward her. The nails were yellow, thick and long. He began to laugh and the sound, though low, filled the room.
The girl began backing up, but the thing met her step for step.
Something touched her head, the end of which rested on the center of her forehead. She jumped and looked up.
It was the golden cord.
She noticed that the thing hesitated. The look in its eyes almost gave her the impression for a second, that it had a soul. She slowly reached up, watching it. It moved its arm toward her, motioning for her to stop, "no…" it whispered. She was reminded of the old real estate agent and his threat. Was she in grave danger? Was there impending doom? Was this the right time?
Was she the one?
A moment of uncertainty and he advances, giving her the cue for her to reach up with every bit of faith she has and pull the cord that before was forbidden.
As she pulls the cord, the ceiling came apart and disintegrated. Brilliant light overtook everything, dissolving the room and the cloaked one. Soon his screams disintegrate as well, leaving the girl paralyzed and blinded by the countenance of His presence." - 1980 Dream posted on February 2011.
Paul knew a man caught up to the third heaven in 1 Corinthians 12:2. He did not know whether he was in the body or out of the body, only God knew.
Paul also told us about the "second veil" in Hebrews 9:2-5. He described the first tabernacle that was made (after the pattern of the things shown to Moses on the mount) which was called the "sanctuary" with the candlestick, the table and the shewbread.
Paul then told us "after the second veil" is "the tabernacle which is called the holiest of all".
Second veil? Third Heaven?
Water above the Firmament?
We were made in his image. It is this image which angers the evil one. It is the children of iniquity that have labored to "make a name" for themselves in the book of the law, in place of the Name of The Lord.
The "image" in which we were made was not of the flesh but of something deeper. It was why Jesus had to come in the flesh, to save us from the curse of it. It is not the letters that make up the law but the Spirit within it. It goes back to God who gave it when the flesh returns to dust.
That "image" is protected by a code written within us that they can not break. But they have tried. They are going to get closer to success then they have ever been.
Egypt is at our doorstep; and Babylon will stand in him before the house is cleansed.
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23 Sep
Time passesAuthor: Debra // Category: Technology
Work goes quite productively. I have interesting projects and enough challenges that I don't sit and wonder what to do next.
I am working on a set of micro sites where the sky is the limit. I have started fairly conservatively, herbal but that will change as I try new things. The idea is to change our image with each site, noun and then find out who is relating to the changes. Ultimately, this will help drive the next major revision to the main website.
It's really exciting to have that opportunity to create, design, code, and monitor.

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While taking baby for a walk, I discovered the most amazing thing....... our house is surrounded by Manitoba Maple trees! When I told my husband of my discovery, he didn't know that it meant sweet, homemade syrup, since he's not from Canada. His country does not have Maple trees, and his language does not even have a word for syrup, calling it "honey" instead.
So this winter/spring he is in for a sticky surprise when I try my hand at tree-tapping!
Just a note to everyone: I live in a small town, not in the country. So if you are a "town homesteader" like I am, take a look around the neighbourhood to see if you or any of your neighbours have trees that can be harvested, that nobody ever noticed!


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From the basics, there are very broadly three types of cards players receive in Storium:
- Strengths: good stuff your character can do (+1)
- Weaknesses: not-so-good stuff about your character (-1)
- Everything Else: there are also Sub-Plots, Assets and Goals, but these all have the same mechanical effect when played in response to a challenge (=0)
Each challenge can be resolved in one of three possible ways, being Strong, Weak or Uncertain: glance back up to where I described the character cards, taking special note of those numbers, because those are the simplest way to explain how challenges get resolved.
- Strong outcomes occur when the sum of the character cards played is more than zero, so a 3-point challenge met with two Assets and a Strength will lead to a Strong outcome.
- Weak outcomes occur when the sum of the character cards played is less than zero, so a 3-point challenge met with an Asset, a Sub-plot and a Weakness will lead to a Weak outcome.
- Uncertain outcomes occur when the sum of the character cards played is exactly zero, so a 3-point challenge met with a Goal, a Strength and a Weakness will lead to an Uncertain outcome.
Important Note to Self #5: This isn't Blackjack, it's OK to count cards.
If you're the Narrator of a Storium game, the system will tell you how many points you have left to spend in this scene each time you play a challenge card, but it doesn't automatically tell you which players are capable of responding: each player can only play 3 of their cards per scene, so once they've reached the limit, they can't play cards on any further challenges until the next scene. This aspect of things has caused myself and several players to sit there twiddling our thumbs waiting for someone else to do something before realising that they can't. Fortunately, a Storium user has created a tool that tracks this information, making it easy to see at a glance how many cards each player has played and when they last made a move.
The product of this system is that it creates necessary collaboration between players: any challenge worth more than 3 points cannot be resolved by a single PC, they need the help of the other players to overcome it, which brings me to the strategies of play. The first and most obvious point is knowing how many of your cards to play: you only refresh your set of cards as a player when you have played all your Strengths & Weaknesses, at which point those cards refresh to their starting levels. You're also limited by the exact nature of your cards: each represents a different aspect of your character, so you're only supposed to use them when they fit the challenge you are facing, because you have to be able to describe facing the challenge in those terms. If the challenge is sneaking past the guards and your only Strength is 'Explosives Expert', then you probably can't justify playing that card narratively, even though mechanically there's nothing to stop you doing so.
In fact, it's only the narrative constraints that prevent players from completely gaming the system and getting a Strong outcome on almost every challenge; mathematically, the starting set of cards for every player has a net sum of zero, so playing cards randomly, you would expect most challenges to end with an Uncertain outcome, or for there to be an equal number of Strong & Weak outcomes. In fact though, since it only takes a net sum of +1 to complete a challenge with a Strong outcome, and a Weak outcome is the same whether it's met with -1 or -6, players can easily collaborate so that only 1 Strength is played per challenge, with the rest of the requirements being met with Sub-plots, Assets and Goals, and then pick one challenge every so often that they don't mind getting a Weak outcome on and have everyone play nothing but Weaknesses on it. This strategy doesn't quite work in practice however, due to both the narrative constraints and the variable number of cards needed to meet challenges as set by the Narrator.
Important Note to Self #6: If you're going to do it, do it; if you're not, tell the other players that you're not.
There is a thought that may occur to you when story-gaming in general and playing Storium in particular: when this thought occurs to you, expunge it from your mind immediately:
"I've just thought of a cool thing that could happen, but I'll need a couple of scenes to lay the groundwork for it."
No. Just don't. If it's cool, do it now or give up on any commitment to it; sure, it might be super-duper ultra-cool, but this is a collaborative activity and it's quite likely the other players won't notice your careful build up to your big reveal and will simply take the story in a direction where a) your cool idea is no longer relevant or apt, or b) someone else beats you to the same or a similar cool thing, leaving your idea redundant. If, later on, events happen to come together in a way that makes it possible to do your cool thing, then pop that champagne and celebrate the awesome power of serendipity, but if you're really married to the idea of having your cool thing happen, then make it happen now and fill in the back-story behind it later.
The opposite side of this particular bad penny is this:
"I've got a cool idea for something another character could do, so I'll just put this plot thread in my narration and leave it to them to run with it."
The catch here is that if you don't specifically say that you're leaving that particular thread dangling, the other players may well assume that you've left it like that because you're planning something for it later and therefore leave it alone out of respect for your narrative authority. Additionally, even if you state clearly that you're leaving it for someone else to resolve, well, they might just not be interested: they've probably got ideas of their own for their next piece of narration, so don't be offended if they don't bite on your bait. The lesson here is, if you've got an intent, then communicate it directly to the other participants, don't assume that your narration is communicating that intent for you.


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Crazy Untold Stories from Titanic
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Two Waifs Of The Sea
As grown-up male travelers were not able enter a raft amid the Titanic's sinking, a father was compelled to place his two young men into a watercraft, while he stayed on board the ship. The young men could just communicate in French and had no effects to call their own, so their personality was a riddle on the save transport, RMS Carpathia. (more…)
Unknown Facts about Kamikaze
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Heavy Loses in Battle Of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa was an extraordinary 82-day crusade including more than 287,000 US and 130,000 Japanese troops. It was viewed as the bloodiest skirmish of the Pacific Theater, and more than 90,000 men kicked the bucket from both sides, alongside very nearly 100,000 regular citizen losses. Amid this contention, Kamikazes exacted the best harm ever maintained by the US Navy in a solitary fight, executing just about 5,000 men. By and large, Kamikazes sank 34 transports and harmed several others amid the whole war.


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London fashion week is fast approaching and here's a fantastic opportunity to be in the thick of it all. This year Scholl will be backstage at On|Off fashion shows and is looking to recruit a dedicated fashion follower to report on all the news from the highly anticipated catwalk shows.
They are looking for an energetic fashion lover who is also a social networking butterfly to be the editor of their new London Fashion Week report blog.
Come September the 18th, Scholl will be launching The Party Feet Blogging Diaries; the first of it's kind to bring the latest up-to-the-minute happenings. To help cushion the excitement of being at London's hottest fashion event of the new season, you'll be treated to Scholl's Limited Edition Snowflake Party Feet Invisible Gel Cushions, so that you can totter around in statement heels or saunter in flats, safe in the knowledge that foot ache won't slow you down.
You'll also be given an iPhone for keeping your friends posted on all the backstage gossip via twitter and facebook.
Interested? To be in with a chance of winning, visit www.partyfeetbloggirl.co.uk and send a recent photo of you in your favourite pair of shoes, they could be Louboutins, quilted Chanel pumps or a trusted pair of heels you've had for years! Whether designer or vintage; they just need to be special to you. Then tell them in under 100 words why you think you'd be the best person to launch Scholl's blog at On|Off London Fashion Week.
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Tinahely Men's Shed is pleased to inform the itinerary for "Tinahely Men's Shed sponsored Walk and Open Day on Saturday 16th June 2018 " has now been finalized.
Tinahely Men's Shed sponsored walk takes the route of Tinahely Loop C in a clockwise direction. It commences with registration at Tinahely Men's Shed from 9.00am on Saturday 16th June 2018. The first part of the walk takes in Mangan's Lane and later encompasses part of the Railway Walk. There is a mix of hill and flat walking and the scenery throughout spectacular. The walk finish point is Tinahely Community Hall on School Road which is beside the parking area in front of the GAA grounds and is only a moment's walk from the Men's Shed premises. The walk commences from 10.00am. It will take between 2 and 3 hours to complete the 10.2 kms. Experienced walk leaders supported by the Tinahely Walking Club take charge of the walk. Walkers are requested to respect health and safety and to wear appropriate footwear, clothing for walking the hills and on roads and to bring liquid and energy refreshment.
The cost of the walk is set at Euro 10 per adult and children will be free. Sponsorship cards will also be available in advance from the contact email: firstname.lastname@example.com for those who wish to support the day. The walk aims to raise the profile for Tinahely Men's Shed, the National Men's Shed of Ireland and recognise Men's Health Week. It is hoped to maximise support and all contributions will be appreciated. Funds raised on the day will be used to improve the facilities and activities of the Men's Shed at the Kelly's Hill location.
Tea and refreshments kindly sponsored by Tinahely ICA will be provided to walkers on a complimentary basis in the community Hall when the walk is completed.
After the walk and refreshments all walkers are invited back to the Men's Shed to receive their walk completion certificate and to view the facilities, meet the members, to enjoy the entertainment and to support the produce sale. It is planned to have a selection of produce from the shed garden and workshop on offer. There will be spot prizes given out at the Shed at this time to three lucky winners so everyone possible is encouraged to attend.
Tinahely Men's Shed was setup late in 2016 and much work has been done by a small number of men to make good the derelict premises provided by Wicklow Co. Council. Tinahely Men's Shed recognises it would not be possible to exist if it were not for the generous support received from sponsors in the area. Much good happens at the Shed and the men realise the importance of being active and contributing to the community efforts at Tinahely and within the family of Men's Sheds throughout Ireland. There is much more work to be done to raise the profile and improve the facilities and services at Tinahely Men's Shed. It is hoped the "Tinahely Men's Shed sponsored Walk and Open Day on Saturday 16th June 2018" will help to progress the Men's Shed position in Tinahely and Nationwide.
For further details about the 16th June please contact Eddie Hogan at mobile: 087 7030339 and/or Tony Lundberg at email: firstname.lastname@example.com .


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A tote bag I made without using a specific design template. I am particularly proud of this one and how it turned out. I used Irish linen to line the bag and included an internal zip pocket and a d ring to hook keys on to.
I struggled to find webbing that suited the fabric but eventually chose the cerise pink. I think I should have gone for a light blue perhaps as I think the pink dominates it a bit too much.
Previously listed for sale on Etsy but I decided to give it to a friend and colleague as her leaving present as I wanted someone I knew to enjoy it. I hope she does, along with her new job.
I took photos with the intention of creating a tutorial to publish, hopefully I will get around to this one day.


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This cute teeny and her horny boyfriend only have a couple of hours before her parents return from the movies. They'd be surprised to see this shy angel suck cock like a slut and get fucked from behind moaning of pleasure. Waste no time and fuck till you cum hard, honey!
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Napoleon Prestige PRO 500 - SPECIAL EDITION
Napoleon's Prestige PRO Series PRO500RSIB proves that cars aren't the only thing that has style and performance in one package. This slick grill looks and performs like its name. Professional. From the pedestal base to the side shelves and lid with chrome details. This grill is made from 304 stainless steel. The best on the market. Grill in style at night with the backlit i-GLOW™ control knobs. Shining blue LED lights highlight your PRO500RSIB's control panel while you grill. Not only do the generous side shelves on the PRO500RSIB provide a fantastic prep surface for grilling, but one side has the infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ side burner and the other has an integrated ice bucket and cutting board. Be the host with the most with a PRO Series Grill.
- Up to 80,000 BTU's
- 6 burners
- Cooking Area: 900 in²
- Engaging iGLOW™ backlit control knobs for late night entertaining
- Stainless steel tube burners with crossover lighting
- Heavy duty rotisserie kit with counter balance and two forks for delicious restaurant style cooking using the rear infrared burner
- Infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ grill and side burner
- Deluxe high top, space saving LIFT EASE™ roll top lid with polished chrome trim accents and handle
- Premium stainless steel side shelves with polished chrome towel bars and tool hooks
- Pedestal base with hidden casters
Prestige PRO Series PRO500RSIB gives you a total of six burners. Four bottom tube burners made with 304 stainless steel give you the durability and heat control that Napoleon® is known for. The infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ side burner heats to 1000°C in seconds. That means searing the perfect, steak house style meal in minutes. The SIZZLE ZONE™ is a piece of ceramic that has many little holes. Gas is forced through these holes and lit. The ceramic grows red hot in seconds, producing infrared heat. Easily lock in the juices and self-baste your meals with the rotisserie burner.
The Napoleon® Prestige PRO Series PRO500RSIB Gas Grill is 500 square inches. That's enough main grilling surface to grill up to 31 burgers! But the fun doesn't stop there. Optimum heat control is one of the qualities of a Napoleon® Grill. You can roast or sear over the main burners with ease. Even bake everything from chicken to cake on your PRO500RSIB. The trick is the double walled lid. It is nearly completely sealed, letting very little heat escape, trapping the heat and circulating it like a conventional oven. You can even use a PRO Series Gas Grill as a smoker, just add soaked wood chips to a stainless steel smoker tube. Turn your gas grill into a charcoal grill with a cast iron charcoal smoker tray too. Just remove the sear plates and place the charcoal tray in. Sear the perfect steak over the infrared side burner, and then finish on the grill. You can also use the infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ for small batch cooking instead of using the main tube burners on your grill, and even as a burner to make sauces or sauté over while grilling the main dish.
For versatility, reliability, and style, nothing beats a Napoleon® Prestige PRO Series PRO500RSIB Gas Grill. It has all the features of the best grills and comes in a stylish and sleek package. The stainless steel construction of a PRO500RSIB Grill means that it will last for ages and look good doing it. The surface wipes down easily. Inside a full-width drip pan directs any grease to the included drip tray with a disposable insert. But you won't need that very often because the seven staggered sear plates provide increased surface area for vaporization of grease, with nowhere for the grease to build up. They simply clean with hot soapy water. Stay organized with the condiment basket, drink holders and towel bar. The PRO500RSIB Gas Grill proves that style and performance is not just for cars anymore.


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- The Wilson Digital Voice Recorder
The Wilson Digital Voice Recorder
- Record and play back multiple messages
- Add, delete and download messages to your PC
- Clips to belts, purses and car visors
- Includes clip, USB cable & ear piece
- Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included)
The simple-to-use Wilson Digital Voice Recorder gives you up to 12 hours of continuous recording time and allows you to download messages to your computer via the included USB cable. You can playback messages through its built-in speaker or privately using the included earpiece.
Store multiple messages - 256MB Memory. Easily add and delete messages. Pause while recording. Clips to belts, purses, backpacks and car visors. Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included). Includes clip, USB cable and privacy earpiece


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SINAMICS G120 - Parameterizing Advanced (DR-G12-PA)
- Beschreibung
- Termine und Anmeldung
- You will already know how to parameterize and commission the SINAMICS G120 drive system.
- This course will teach you about drive-based safety functions and communication via PROFINET. You will learn how to use the basic positioner functions of the CU250-2 Control Unit for single-axis motion control applications.
- When you have completed the course, you will be able to commission these functions for complex applications and make use of the diverse capabilities of the SINAMICS G120 system.
- Programmer
- Commissioning personell
- Commissioning the SINAMICS G120 in the TIA Portal with Startdrive
- Basic positioner:
- Commissioning and closed-loop position control
- Operating modes and traversing blocks
- Communication with SIMATIC S7 via PROFINET:
- Transfer of process data
- Changing parameters and traversing blocks
- Control modes and measuring functions
- Technology controller: Commissioning and adaptation
- Drive-based safety functions via terminals
- Interconnection of signals with free function blocks.
- Practical exercises on training equipment with SINAMICS G120 and SIMATIC S7-1200
- Good knowledge of parameterization and commissioning of SINAMICS G120 in accordance with course DR-G12-PM (formerly DR-G120).
- Knowledge about the SIMATIC TIA Portal is helpful as taught in one of the courses TIA-PRO1, TIA-SERV1 or TIA-MICRO1.
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James Maurice Moore, 85, of rural LaFontaine, died at 3:48 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.
He was born June 27, 1932, in Zionsville, to Verne and Ruth (Fink) Moore.
Jim was a 1950 graduate of Eagle Township High School in Zionsville, Indiana and received his Bachelor degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University in 1954. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from I.T.T. Publishing Company in Indianapolis.
Jim attended the Liberty Baptist Church in Sweetser, and enjoyed working in the yard, and model trains. He lived in Wabash County since 1998.
He is survived by his brother, Dr. Robert (Nancy) Moore of Wabash; nieces and nephew, Anne (Eric) Hackman of Vicksburg, Mich., Abigail Moore and Alan Moore, both of Wabash, great-nephew, Grant Arwood and great-niece, Claudia Arwood, both of Wabash, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.
Burial will be in Zionsville Cemetery, Zionsville. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 517 Church St., Sweetser, IN 46987.
The memorial guest book for Jim may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.


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Sirrah - Acme demo '95
Sirrah - Acme demo II 1995
1) Acme
2) Passover 1944
3) On the Verge
4) A.U.Tomb
5) Iridium
6) Pillbox Impressions
7) Panacea
8) Bitter Seas
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Some of you might not be too impressed with today's post, sure, it's not a TTF-relic dug from a sealed tomb but hey, at least we're in Poland again! Yup, it's melodic death/doom with touches of gothic, think stuff like earlier Paradise Lost (not "Lost Paradise" or demos early!) or perhaps more accurately bands inspired by their "Gothic" album? Anyways, Sirrah from Poland released two demos, two albums (first of which was a re-recording/-arrangement of this demo) and an EP on their few years of activity around the mid-90s, to apparently re-emerge in 2013 with two new songs released so far. And this is the demo II, though I think I saw it referred as cassette album too. The running time would allow it to qualify and sound is not at all bad either. Much better than certain economically produced albums. Some of the songs date back to the first demo from '93 already so they've taken their time to refine 'em.
I haven't actually even heard the re-recorded album version, though it did catch some attention being released by Music for Nations. Or actually I might've heard it whilst drinking at certain associate's place, pretty sure he had it. Well, whatever, I wasn't really into them after all back then, I had originally come across this tape while looking for replacements for Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride and Tiamat whom I considered to have wimped out, become all girly and/or sold out, to differing degrees. This must've been early '96 or so. I already knew several more or less exotic alternatives such as Dissolving of Prodigy, Silent Stream of Godless Elegy and Love History to mention a few Czech examples but sought more. For various reasons I didn't like this tape, possibly something as seemingly trivial as the odd song titles, can't be certain anymore. Now it doesn't sound bad at all, even the always difficult clean vocals work ok. The song Iridium is a bit annoying though. Too modern-metallish if you know what I mean. Might be about time I gave their albums a chance too. If you enjoy the bands mentioned so far you could do worse than giving this a listen. The rip was made from a traded copy so imperfections are inevitable. Pretty good overall and it features tasteful, artistic nudity on the cover so obviously it has a redeeming quality even if gothic doom isn't your bag.
Tunnisteet: death/doom, demo, doom, gothic metal, polish
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- Gaby Letal kirjoitti...
HOLA , PODRIAS SUBIR EL DISCO Crypts Of Satan DE LA BANDA ALEMANA INSULTER EN 320 POR FAVOR? GRACIAS.
- 20. elokuuta 2016 klo 18.16
- Velkaarn kirjoitti...
@Gaby Letal:
1. English please, or Finnish.
2. We don't do discographies of bands here, wrong sort of blog, sorry.
- 22. elokuuta 2016 klo 13.44
- BOOZE & METAL kirjoitti...
I had this tape, maybe I still do, but I didn't like it at all.
- 26. elokuuta 2016 klo 11.04
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Stephen Biddle (Mechanical Engineering & Economics)
Advisor: Philipe Sucosky (Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
Will work on the Multi-scale Cardiovascular Bioengineering Laboratory's project exploring the causes which trigger calcification in the aortic valve, and will work on developing a model system which will aid in determining the fundamental mechanics of blood flow in such aortic systems, thereby helping to point the way to new solutions.
Patrick Conry (Civil Engineering & Greek and Roman Civilization)
Advisor: David Hernandez (Department of Classics)
Patrick will join the Butrint Archaeological Research Project to aid in an archaeological excavation in the Roman forum of the ancient city of Butrint. Research tasks to study the forum's East Building will include soil excavation, recording of stratigraphy, and creation of scaled drawings.
James De Oreo (Aerospace Engineering & Philosophy)
Advisor: Alfred Freddoso (Department of Philosophy)
James will assist Professor Freddoso in his work of translating the Summa Theologiae by St. Thomas Aquinas. Studies will focus on what is known about God by reason and what requires faith. Research will culminate in a paper on God, focusing on the dual faith and reason nature of the subject.
Bryan Dimas (Electrical Engineering & Film, Television, and Theatre)
Advisor: Panos Antsaklis (Department of Electrical Engineering)
Bryan will design and deploy a sensor/actuator network related to the application of haptic devices in force feedback remote controls. Theoretical research topics of control, computing, and communication networks will also be explored.
Christine Gerardi (Computer Science & Design)
Advisor: Laurel Riek (Director of the Robotic, Health, and Communication Lab)
In order to confront the problem that approximately 125,000 people die annually due to failure to properly take prescribed medication, Christine will develop and design a physically embodied, socially interactive robot that will aide in medication adherence – namely, by 'training' the patients. The robot encourages adherence by expressing "happiness."
Michael (Mitch) Kochanski (Mechanical Engineering & Program of Liberal Studies)
Advisors: Susan Krumdieck, Timothy Ovaert (Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)
Michael will work under the direction of Professor Susan Krumdieck at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Studying Chemical Vapor Disposition, Michael will deliver a design for manufacture of the laboratory's research scale PP-MOCVD rig, including costings and parts specifications.
James McClay (Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Design)
Advisor: Jay Brockman (Associate Dean of Engineering)
James will research the role of ePortfolios in engineering education, gauging which practices of application are most successful for student engagement. Findings are pertinent to the University of Notre Dame's ePortfolio usage next year.


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The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas (NAMI Texas) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by volunteers in 1984. NAMI Texas is affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and has 45 local affiliates throughout Texas. NAMI Texas has nearly 10,000 members made up of mental health consumers, family members, friends, and professionals. Its purpose is to help improve the lives of people affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy.
NAMI Texas has a variety of education and support directed to mental health consumers, family members, friends, professionals, other stake holders, and the community at large to address the mental health needs of Texans. NAMI Texas works to inform the public about mental illness by distributing information about mental illness through every means of communication. Interviews are produced on television, stories are featured in newspapers, brochures are produced and distributed, referrals are provided and newsletters and other publications are utilized.
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I'm also at #13 on the vocal career score leaderboards. I wish I knew how many people I was singing better than, but I can't find the interface, if it exists, to seek to the end of the list. For reference, though, there are about 60000 people on the drumming leaderboards. Thing is, I'm really not that good a performer; I'm just really good at remembering and matching pitches, with no emotion whatsoever. A lot like Liz Enthusiasm of Freezepop.
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PCB Island for SMT Device
Publication Date: 2004-Feb-18
Publishing Venue
The IP.com Prior Art Database
Disclosed is a method for an SMT device island on a PCB that prevents solder join damage. Benefits include a solution that is easily implemented.
PCB Island for SMT Device
Disclosed is a method for an SMT device island on a PCB that prevents solder join damage. Benefits include a solution that is easily implemented.
In today's high volume manufacturing environment, BGA solder ball damages (such as open joints and cracks), are typically caused by uneven surfaces between the PCB and the package during PCB assembly, handling, or the testing process; this introduces additional strains or stresses to the BGA solder ball either through thermal or mechanical forces. When this foreign strain or stress exceeds the solder joint tension limit, the solder balls begin to crack or open. This usually happens at the perimeter of the package, especially on corner BGA balls where the weakest link of the entire BGA ball design exists. In addition, cracks beginning at the outer joint surface of the BGA ball can propagate to the center of the BGA package.
Currently, extra measures are taken to minimize the strain or stress on the PCB board.
- High temperature materials, such as Kevlar, are used to reduce the coefficient of thermal expansion.
- In the package design, the corners are de-populated to prevent open ball joint issues.
- In the manufacturing front-end process, the heat profile for reflow and wave solder are optimized.
- In the manufacturing back-end process, manufacturing and assembly specifications (MAS) are introduced to ensure proper manufacturing handling and testing.
General Description
In the disclosed method, both PCBs are the same size, and have the same material properties and thicknesses. Primary or secondary PCB surface or Both PCB surfaces have the same dril...


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I am a big fan of fitness magazines. I like to subscribe, buy them, keep them and read them over and over for motivation. A staple in my collection are issues of Muscle and Fitness Hers. It's focused on fitness and health and the women that grace the pages of the magazine are in beautiful shape — not too skinny like fashion magazines and not too muscular to turn you off. They are toned, feminine and sexy. One Ohio reader raved, "Thanks for using models who epitomize the beauty of a naturally toned and muscular body."
Aimed at "women who want more out of fitness", the common theme is that you CAN fit fitness into your lifestyle and you SHOULD. There's no excuse they don't provide solutions for. The layout is great with a balance of pictures, content, graphics and advertisements. The information is varied, interesting, helpful and clear. And instructions are easy to follow, straight forward and motivating enough for me to want to try recommendations at my next meal and workout.
Source: http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/features/19
The magazine is available in at major chain stores and retails in Canada for $6.99. If you pick up the Sep/Oct issue, there's a savings voucher. Get 6 issues for $14.97.


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Welcome March with open arms! In 2018 March is a 5 Universal Month -- a time to embrace change and find your personal freedom!
Your personal Sun Number is used to calculate your Personal Month cycles, and those cycles predict the type of life you'll lead each month. If you don't already know your Sun Number, click here to find out. Once you know your Sun Number, look it up below to read your predictions for the month ahead.
Sun Number 1
For those with a Sun Number 1, March 2018 is a 6 Personal Month in a 3 Personal Year. It brings family affairs and issues involving relationships to center stage. You may be asked to sacrifice some of your time and energy to help others. A parent or child may need more care and attention than usual. Answer the call and you should be rewarded with a wonderful experience of love and closeness.
Many people with this combination of numbers will make a deep commitment of love, or even get married this month. At the same time, separation and divorce are possible, since the theme of this month is commitment to your true feelings. Confrontations are unavoidable in all troubled relationships. While these trends may be difficult and painful, the forces are working at clarifying your relationships.
Your work situation will be rather demanding as more responsibility may be transferred to you. However, the reward is right around the corner (May and June should bring the payoff).
Sun Number 2
March 2018 is a 7 Personal Month in a 4 Personal Year for those with a Sun Number 2. This month is filled with the mystery of life, and should bring some significant changes in your outlook. You are aware that you are developing spiritually. This is not a good time to deny important issues in your life, or be superficial about significant matters. Your dreams are vivid, and if you take some time immediately after awakening to contemplate their meaning, you have the potential to gain some insights that uplift you and raise your confidence in your life's direction. You are mentally sharp and creative now, solving problems and gaining insight into things that have floated in the background of your consciousness for some time.
This is a period of hard work -- possibly overtime -- juxtaposed with much soul searching and the need for quiet contemplation. You may be offered an opportunity to become involved in a new endeavor, but be careful with anything that promises a fast return. This year, long-term projects are far more favorable than get-rich-quick schemes, or short-term gambles. Heads up: Your need for peace and quiet during this month may make your friends and family members wonder whether you have some problem that you are not willing to share.
Sun Number 3
For those with a Sun Number 3, March 2018 is an 8 Personal Month in a 5 Personal Year. It is a time to be careful in all financial matters, since issues involving money take center stage now. More people either go bankrupt or make a killing during this period than with almost any other number combination. Now, especially, you are required to balance the material and the spiritual. If you are considering a major purchase that involves long-term financing -- such as buying a house or a car -- but you question whether you can fulfill the obligation, you would do well to wait until the second half of May before acting.
The worlds of work and personal relationships require opposite approaches this month. A certain amount of aggression in career and business matters is favorable. Promote your ideas, put out effort, and work harder and longer than is required. On the other hand, your personal life requires patience and understanding -- both of others and yourself. You may want to clear the air between you and a loved one, but you have difficulty overcoming your fear of being misunderstood. Or perhaps you are not clear about what you feel. Try putting your thoughts on paper first to achieve a higher degree of clarity.
Sun Number 4
For those with a Sun Number 4, March 2018 is a 9 Personal Month in a 6 Personal Year, and is often emotional because you may have to let go of someone close to you. You experience relationships more deeply and feel greater warmth for others. You reach out for contact and substance now. Other people will also be drawn to open up their hearts and minds to you. This reflects strongly in your relationships with family and friends, but also in the work-environment. People will come to you with their problems, seeking an understanding ear and a shoulder to cry on. You feel closer to your fellow man, and because of your attractive disposition you will receive much support from others.
Good news may come from your work this month that will boost your self-esteem. Move slowly and carefully where romance is concerned, though, because you are not in a position to make long-term plans.
Sun Number 5
March 2018 is a 1 Personal Month in a 7 Personal Year for those with a Sun Number 5. While you may still have a case of the blues during the early days of this month, March soon brings optimism, increased energy and excitement. You are intellectually sharp and imaginative now. You feel that anything is possible and that the sky is the limit. Against the background of self-reflection and soul-searching that's such a major part of this year is this month's sense of springtime in your heart. This is an excellent time to take on new challenges in your career, to start new endeavors, or, if you are in business or sales, to go out and snare that important new client.
Often, this month brings financial gain, but your attention is more directed towards intellectual accomplishments. Your pride and self-esteem get a boost. But a more difficult aspect of this month is your relationship with loved ones. You lack the necessary sensitivity to respond properly to the needs of those close to you. You are under the illusion that everyone feels the way you do; that problems are only minor impediments that can be taken in stride. However, your optimistic attitude also inspires them, and they grudgingly respect you for the way you seem to be handling things. Lastly, a romantic experience brings passion and excitement either late this month or early next month.
Sun Number 6
For those with a Sun Number 6, March 2018 is a 2 Personal Month in an 8 Personal Year. This month demonstrates how you can sometimes make more progress and be more successful by staying in the background rather than forcing the issue.
This month gives you ample opportunity to influence others, to make them listen to your ideas, even to inspire them to do things your way. You are tactful and sensitive, yet also driven and motivated. You find better ways to handle challenging situations. Later this month, you gain respect and recognition and may find yourself taking on a leadership role. Your authority is impressive because you balance force and strength with diplomacy and tact. Romance is favorable and, if you are single, you may meet someone through work or a business meeting who will touch your heart.
Sun Number 7
March 2018 is a 3 Personal Month in a 9 Personal Year for those with a Sun Number 7. This month lightens things considerably -- you are not nearly as vulnerable as last month. You are more playful now, as you express yourself easily and inspire and motivate others.
You'll likely receive some positive information about your career and your financial status this month. Meanwhile, you are considering some big changes in these areas of your life. You may want to keep your thoughts to yourself, or share them only with one or two of your most trusted confidants. You are not ready to make decisions or take steps that are irreversible, but that time will come soon.
This is an exciting time, when everything seems more intense, more alive. You are more creative and communicative now, and should take time to enjoy yourself. Go on a vacation. Visit friends. Be social. Give yourself a break. Romance is favorable, but you have to guard against irresponsible and superficial behavior.
Sun Number 8
For those with a Sun Number 8, March 2018 is a 4 Personal Month in a 1 Personal Year. Now is the time to deliver; to show yourself and everyone else that you are able and willing to do whatever it takes to reach your goals. This is a month to put your nose to the grindstone and to work on all the details. It's also a time when your ability to plan and organize future events is greatly enhanced. So, too, is your clarity of mind. You gain confidence in your abilities and yourself. It's time to move; to make things happen. Do not procrastinate. Do not avoid work or effort. Slacking would be a serious mistake.
The month can be a little frustrating because so much of your energy will have to be directed to work and details, even routine matters. But this is a time that will likely bring forth an important opportunity, and result in real progress. It's surprising, therefore, that against such a serious and work-oriented backdrop, romance can bloom. Someone is impressed with your down-to-earth, go-getter approach and your can-do mentality. You will probably find yourself in demand.
Sun Number 9
March 2018 is a 5 Personal Month in a 2 Personal Year for those with a Sun Number 9. It brings some relief from last month's frustrating efforts to persuade others and to keep track of the details. This month will be hectic with some unexpected changes, so don't try to plan everything down to its final detail. Instead, be flexible and adapt to whatever comes your way. The expression "go with the flow" is an important motto for you for most of this month, and you will be astonished by coincidences in which timing is crucial.
Don't make financially risky decisions this month, especially involving business. Check and double-check all your facts before going forward with your plans. Be skeptical! However, your ability to promote yourself, your plans, or a product is enhanced now.
There will be many social events and opportunities this month, so take advantage of them. The chances of meeting new people who can support you in your endeavors are especially good. A letter or phone call from someone you haven't heard from in a long time may surprise you. It's high noon for romance, but be warned: you may not be as discriminating and cautious as you should be. Allow your rational mind to take a critical look at flattering admirer(s).


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This wacky planet cannot seem to make up its mind.
Kepler-413b, a planet spotted by NASA's planet-hunting Kepler space telescope, wobbles wildly on its spin axis, like a child's top that is slowing down, say researchers who spotted it as it passed in front of its star.
Its orbit of precession is about 10,000 times faster than that of the Earth, Veselin Kostov, with the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) and the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore, who was also the principal investigator on the observation, told the Monitor.
The Earth's precession has a 100,000-year cycle, whereas Kepler-413b's has an 11-year cycle, he says.
The tilt of its spin axis, too, can vary by as much as 30 degrees over 11 years, according to a press release from STScI. Compare this to the Earth's angle of precession that is constant at 23.5 degrees over 26,000 years.
The anomaly was noticed when astronomers using Kepler discovered an unusual frequent pattern of transits for Kepler-413b. Planets are spotted after they pass in front of their parent star, causing the light emanating from the star to dim slightly.
"What we see in the Kepler data over 1,500 days is three transits in the first 180 days (one transit every 66 days), then we had 800 days with no transits at all," said Mr. Kostov. "After that, we saw five more transits in a row."
Located 2,300 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, this gas giant orbiting a binary pair of stars is about 65 Earth masses — a super-Neptune and is uninhabitable, say researchers. It orbits its star every 66 days.
The next transit is not predicted to occur until 2020, because the orbital plane of the stars may not align to our line of sight here on the Earth until then.
Also the orbit of the planet, which is tilted at 2.5 degrees with respect to the plane of the binary star's orbit, continuously moves up or down relative to our view. As a result, it misses passing in front of the stars, as seen from Earth.
"Presumably there are planets out there like this one that we're not seeing because we're in the unfavorable period," said Peter McCullough, a team member from STScI and JHU.
Researchers say that the planet has unpredictable weather and rapid changes in seasons because it wobbles a lot. Hence, the amount of light it gets from its parent stars, too, varies, Kostov told the Monitor.
The team's results appeared in the Jan. 29 issue of The Astrophysical Journal in a paper titled, "Kepler-413b: a Slightly Misaligned, Neptune-Size Transiting Circumbinary Planet."


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How Did Election Day Come to be on Tuesday ?
Why November ?
For much of our early history, America has been a predominantly agrarian society. Early lawmakers therefore took into account that November was perhaps the most convenient month for farmers and rural workers to be able to travel to the polls because for most the harvest was over. Spring was planting time and summer was taken up with working the fields and tending the crops. But in November the crop harvest was over and for the majority of the young nation, the weather was still mild enough to permit travel over unimproved roads.
So that Explains November – But Why Tuesday?
Since many residents of rural America would have to travel a significant distance to their county seat, in order to vote, Monday was not considered a reasonable voting day, because they would need to begin their travel on Sunday. This would have conflicted with Church services and Sunday worship. Early lawmakers did not wish to conflict with this important part of American life.
O.K. So that Explains Tuesday – But Why the First Tuesday after the First Monday?
Lawmakers wanted to prevent Election Day from falling on the first of November for two reasons. First, November 1st is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation for Roman Catholics. Second, and also very important, most merchants were in the habit of doing their books from the preceding month on the 1st of the following month. Early representatives did not want voting to conflict with these important accounting tasks. And, if Election Day was set for the First Tuesday in November, once every seven years Election Day would fall on November 1st. Apparently, our representatives were worried that the economic success or failure of the previous month might prove an undue influence on the vote!
Thus the First Tuesday after the First Monday in November became America's Election Day.
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First we have some progress on my crochet blanket. I'm really enjoying this, especially the textural side of it with the bobbles and front post trebles (or front post double crochet in US terms). It measures about 18" across in this photo. The only down side is that I can't work on it for too long at a time as it hurts my hands; darned arthritis. Never mind, it isn't a race to the finish line and it's an enjoyable journey.
The last row in the photo above is crab stitch which really defines the edge beautifully. I know some people are scared to trying it as it's counter-intuitive to go from left to right in crochet. However, a few weeks ago I showed my friend Julie how to do it and although she was adamant that she would never get the hang of it she was soon crabbing away quite happily. It's all about perseverance - just keep trying it and don't expect it to be perfect first time.
Next was a needs-must knit. I made these gloves for Mike many years ago and when they started to get tatty I took them for horse duties. They've been darned and darned (you can see a patch on the lefthand side) but I think the moths have been at them too as the yarn just kept tearing each time they were mended so I needed a new pair pdq as my hands get cold very quickly when I'm struggling with horse blankets and feed buckets.
On rummaging through my stash I found a ball of what looked like a wool and possibly alpaca mix of 4ply and several small scraps of assorted yarns of a similar weight. I wanted the gloves to be really close-fitting as it makes my fingers feel better when they are tightly encased and it's also easier to manage fiddly buckles and halters. So I decided to try an experiment by making the gloves extra large and then attempting to felt them in the washing machine on a hot wash.
It worked a treat and they feel lovely. Hopefully they'll last a few seasons. This was just a basic glove pattern to which a added some stripes of colour.
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If you click on the link above you'll see that the number of people who signed up to JDR rose by 2500 in the week after the launch with our region, Kent, Surrey and Sussex just sneaking into the lead. I was delighted that so far 35 of my friends have also signed up to the PROTECT study and hopefully there will be more soon.
The success of that week would not have been possible without all the people who helped to spread the message but I wanted to give a special mention to all the hard-working people at JDR HQ who worked tirelessly to ensure it was a success. They don't get into the limelight but we would not have got to this stage without their hard work and dedication. Well done team!
|Here we have Andrew Rutherford, Zara Qadir, Catherine Wheatcroft and Peter Gudge
In my post about launch day I mentioned that I'd forgotten my camera but there was something I just had to share with everyone; this yarn-storming outside Mary Ward House which was across the road from JDR headquarters. There are some sweet little seahorses and fish. Very jolly.
I have no idea who did it or why but I really wanted to share it so I asked if one of the JDR team could please help me out by taking some photos.
Many thanks to Andrew who took these photos on his phone. I chuckled when he apologised for their quality because his phone is 3 years old - Andrew, mine's going on 15 years old and doesn't even take photos!
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The sixth box?
Does it look good if I put Wormopaedia as the sixth box in this page?
--Explorer09 04:57, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
- Now that we actually have an article about it, go ahead. --Vladimir 07:17, 4 April 2010 (UTC)


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Welcome to my humble book review blog. My reading tastes are eclectic, spanning various genres including but not limited to: fantasy, romance of various sorts, young adult titles, erotic adult titles, and most anything with vampires that aren't just classic horror movie monsters. Some reviews may contain spoilers, but they will carry a warning if so.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Love's Paradox by Laura Kreitzer
Stalked by her abusive ex-fiancé, Rae Zachery retaliates by singing karaoke and spilling all their dirty secrets to the entire bar. When her ex attempts to silence her brazen performance, sexy, leather-clad Parker comes to her rescue and soundly punches her ex in the face. As valiant and comedic as that may be, Rae finds Parker's violent assistance unsettling, yet she can't help but be drawn to him and his tragic past.
Fighting her attraction for Parker is a battle Rae can't win, and soon their night of sharing secrets morphs into an undeniable bond. But fate won't so easily relinquish her grip on their romantic, happily-ever-after. Instead of blissfully skipping into obscurity, Rae and Parker are subjected to her ex-fiancé's vicious proclivities. Who knew love could hurt so good?
Get lost in this contemporary romance with just enough comedy, drama, and suspense to keep you on your toes.
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This book was something of a departure from what I normally read, but I'm glad I took the chance on it when it came recommended by a friend whose tastes often coincide with my own. While the overall situation that Rae and Parker find themselves in with Ian is dangerous and often dark, there is enough levity and happy times intermingled with the other to keep this from being a dark read overall. While I have some quibbles with things here and there that kept it from being a 5 star read for me, I'd certainly still rank it as one of the best books I've read this year.
Rae has survived an abusive relationship that she only barely managed to escape from and is struggling to put her life back together and put the past behind her. Refusing to play the victim, she does her best to take a stand against her ex and start a new life and new relationship with Parker. But besides the constant interference from Ian, her ex, she's also often her own worst enemy, for the fears and trust issues that are to be expected in someone who's been through what she has frequently rear their ugly heads and stand in the way of her finding the happiness she wants and deserves. Still, she doesn't let them stand in her way and constantly either faces them down, finds a way around them, or simply grits her teeth and plunges on ahead despite them to get what she wants. She refuses to let anything or anyone hold her down--even well-meaning Parker whose attempts to help her often seem a bit too smothering to her. As she states herself at one point, she doesn't want or need to be coddled, she wants a partner that will have her back as she fights her own battles.
Parker comes from privilege and money, but eschews his conservative family's views on most things. Still mourning the loss of his sister, who died at the hands of her abusive lover, he has a definite soft spot for women who are or have been abused. That alone makes him want to help Rae free herself from Ian who continues to stalk her and harasses her at every opportunity. He finds this harder and harder to do as his feelings for Rae grow, however, for he begins to fear that he might lose her the same way he lost his sister because she refuses to do things that to his mind would keep her safe. Struggling with his alpha tendencies that make him want to protect her, he ultimately is forced to realize that he has to let Rae be herself and handle things her own way. The line between being supportive and being controlling can be very thin at times and he crosses it more than once; but then again, he is only human and his mistakes and emotional struggles serve to make him a more believable and loveable character.
Writing about victims of domestic abuse, particularly those that are still experiencing it to some degree even once they've gotten away, is never an easy topic to navigate, but I felt that the author handled it quite well in this book. Meeting Parker is far from an insta-cure for Rae, for her struggle continues to be quite real throughout and not just because of Ian's continuing harassment and refusal to just let her go already. Even when everything is said and done and they're into their HEA she continues to have issues, though finally achieving closure on the situation with Ian does go a long way toward helping her truly put it all behind her and let go of the fears that have held her her back. The way that closure is achieved is quite spectacular, no one really comes away from it totally unscathed. I did find the ending disappointing, however, for while it ended mostly the way I wanted it to, the way in which it did so was rather a bit too strange. I think the author was going for a humorous ending, but it kind of fell flat for me because it was too difficult to tell whether they were pretending to feel a certain way or not.
Overall I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes contemporary romance with an edge. While not as gritty as I imagine some of the bad-boy biker romances out there are (I haven't really read any of them myself to say for sure), it's definitely not all sunshine and rainbows and happy times. Trigger warnings definitely apply here though, and anyone who has been in a situation such as Rae's should be aware that this book may cause you problems and may be one you'd want to avoid for it does include a few scenes of relatively graphic violence. While not quite a 4½ star read for me, I'd put it at slightly higher than a plain 4 as well as putting it somewhere among my top 10 reads for the year so far.
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