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There has been lots of buzz lately about whether the United States has conducted nuclear tests over the past year. Yes Virginia, the US did, in fact, conduct tests intended to make sure that those thousands of nasty nukes in its arsenal will perform as they are designed should someone actually be crazy enough to launch one.
Of course, there was no mushroom cloud like the bad old days of atmospheric testing, or seismographic mayhem that was a telltale sign of underground tests of yore. Over the decades since the beginning of the nuclear age the U.S. conducted 1030 tests involving the detonation of a nuclear device (215 atmospherice and 815 underground) up until 1992.
The two tests (in November 2010 and March 2011) were conducted at Sandia National Laboratories Pulsed Power and Z Facility, and involved bombarding relatively small plutonium samples with extremely high energy X-rays to determine how it functions under extreme temperature and pressure.
This type of testing isn't anything like the detonation of a full scale nuclear weapon, but is still a "nuclear" test. Don't take my word for it however. The Sandia Labs press release for the March 2011 test said (in describing the test) that the:
"controlled radiation or magnetic pressure creates conditions on a small scale similar to those caused by the detonation of nuclear weapons, which is why from its earliest days pulsed power has been used to study weapons effects."Of course, this testing at Sandia is just one of many aspects of continuing efforts by the U.S. government to not only maintain, but to upgrade the nuclear weapons stockpiled and deployed in its arsenal. In addition to the work at the weapons laboratories - Sandia, Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore - the entire manufacturing infrastructure is being completely rebuilt in order to continue modernizing the nation's nuclear arsenal.
Design, manufacturing, refurbishment, testing, upgrading... It all boils down to perpetuating a reliance on nuclear weapons, which have no purpose except to incinerate huge numbers of people and leave a radioactive wasteland in their wake. Testing is testing no matter how you cut it, and it is time to STOP.
The program of reliability testing and maintenance of U.S. nuclear weapons is referred to as "Stockpile Stewardship." The term stewardship is defined (by Merriam Webster) as "the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care."
If we are to be good stewards of the Earth and the life that inhabits it (including human life), how do people reconcile being stewards of weapons that by their very nature, if used in even a limited exchange, would contaminate the planet and create conditions that might extinguish life as we know it???
Note: The Japan Council against A and H Bombs (Gensuikyo) sent a protest note to President Barack Obama on May 23, regarding a news report that it had conducted a new form of nuclear tests in November 2010 and in March 2011. Following is the note.
May 23, 2011
Mr. Barack OBAMA
United States of America
We protest against your conducting a new form of nuclear tests and urge you to make efforts in good faith to achieve a world without nuclear weapons.
The U.S. Department of Energy (the National Nuclear Security Administration) made public by May 21 that it had conducted the new form of nuclear tests twice in November 2010 and in March 2011.
Your Government claimed that these tests were meant to maintain the reliability and efficacy of the nuclear weapons the U.S. already have in its possession. However, any nuclear-weapon test, irrespective of it may involve explosion or not, is aimed at ensuring the use or/and continued deployment of these weapons. This act obviously runs counter to both the objective of achieving "the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons" agreed upon by the NPT Review Conference in May 2010 and the promise you yourself made in Prague in April 2009.
We strongly urge you to abandon any plan of nuclear testing and nuclear development, and immediately undertake efforts for the ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the conclusion of a treaty totally banning nuclear weapons.
YASUI Masakazu
Secretary General


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Nilfisk-Advance targets outdoor cleaning market10th of May 2012
Nilfisk-Advance is ploughing investment into the outdoor cleaning market - a new segment for the company.
And president and ceo Joergen Jensen claims this to be a major potential growth area.
Nilfisk-Advance recently set up a new Outdoor Division and in January launched the CY5000 high pressure machine for cleaning outdoor surfaces.
"Outdoor cleaning is definitely a growing market - particularly in emerging countries such as Mexico, Turkey and Asia," he told ECJ. "These markets are beginning to recognise the value of presenting a clean outdoor environment to show visiting Western companies and to help drive tourism."
"Over the past 18 months we have acquired two outdoor cleaning companies - one French and one Danish - and we are now investing in this division with new products."
The Nilfisk CY5000 is a compact ride-on high pressure cleaner for deep cleaning concrete, asphalt and other hard surfaces. The machine uses Nilfisk's Cyclone surface cleaning technology - a self-contained system that creates its own heated water - to clean stadiums, car parks, amusement centres and pavements without the use of chemicals.
Another growth area for Nilfisk is the industrial vac market in which there has been a growing interest following the 2011 explosion at the Foxconn factory in Shenzhen, China, says Jensen. "The explosion was caused by dust and we are receiving increasing interest in our dust control systems from China and other emerging markets," said Jensen.
He says 2011 was a fantastic year for the company with record sales and 10 per cent growth. "The first quarter results for 2012 have shown a four per cent growth which reflects the fact that the outlook is tougher than it was a few months ago," he said.
"Our current outlook is that there are going to be tough times ahead and it would be optimistic to expect us to show the same growth as 2011. However, we are aiming for a five per cent growth by the end of 2012."

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By David Lawder
WASHINGTON Fourteen million Americans would lose medical insurance by next year under a Republican plan to dismantle Obamacare, the nonpartisan U.S. Congressional Budget Office said on Monday in a report that dealt a potential setback to President Donald Trump's first major legislative initiative.The eagerly awaited CBO report also forecast that 24 million more people would be uninsured in 2026 if the plan being considered in the House of Representatives were adopted. Obamacare enabled about 20 million previously uninsured Americans to obtain medical insurance.The CBO projected that 52 million people would be uninsured by 2026 if the bill became law, compared to 28 million who would not have coverage that year if former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law remained unchanged.Two House of Representatives committees have approved the legislation to dismantle Obamacare that was unveiled by Republican leaders a week ago, but it faces opposition from not only Democrats but also medical providers including doctors and hospitals and many conservatives. The CBO report's findings could make the Republican plan a harder sell in Congress.The agency, however, said federal deficits would fall by a net $337 billion in the 2017-2026 period under the Republican bill.
Some Republicans worry a misfire on the Republican healthcare legislation could hobble Trump's presidency and set the stage for losses for the party in the 2018 congressional elections. The CBO estimated that insurance premiums would rise 15 percent to 20 percent in both 2018 and 2019 because fewer healthy people would sign up after the repeal of the Obamacare penalty for declining to obtain insurance. But it said the hikes would be offset after 2020 by a $100 billion fund allocated to states in the bill and deregulation in the insurance market.
House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, a key backer of the plan called the American Health Care Act, said the CBO estimates showed it would ultimately lower premiums and noted that Congress and the administration planned to take additional steps to overhaul the healthcare system. "Our plan is not about forcing people to buy expensive, one-size-fits-all coverage. It is about giving people more choices and better access to a plan they want and can afford. When people have more choices, costs go down," Ryan said.Craig Garthwaite, director of the healthcare programme at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, said the CBO estimates made it harder for Republicans to sell their proposal.
"Overall, this is a really bad number for the AHCA. Far more people are predicted to lose coverage than many estimated - and these losses are going to happen more quickly than we would have thought," he said.The proposal also would end the Obamacare expansion of the Medicaid insurance programme for the poor that accounted for about half of the 20 million people who had gained insurance. The bill would replace Obamacare's income-based subsidies with fixed tax credits for the purchase of private insurance.Trump attempted to rally support for the Republican bill on Monday before the CBO report's release. "The House bill to repeal and replace Obamacare will provide you and your fellow citizens with more choices - far more choices - at lower cost," the Republican president said at a White House meeting with people opposed to Obamacare.
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
Seafaring Sunday: Beginning of an Era
January 21, 1793: King Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine. The upsurge in French nationalism via the Revolution will lead to a remarkable increase in privateering on both sides of the Atlantinc. Allons enfants de la Patrie Le jour de gloire est arrivé!
Header: Death of Louis XVI from an English engraving via Wikipedia
2 comments:
- Timmy! said...
What you said, Pauline!
- January 20, 2013 at 11:30 PM
- Pauline said...
First lines of the Marseillaise. It's about all I know beside the tune, to my shame.
- January 22, 2013 at 9:05 AM
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Have we built Asian American power?
A lunch briefing & discussion
Since the 1970s, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in Illinois have been civically engaged, and running for office with varying levels of success. Now Illinois is about to see its first Asian American elected to the state's General Assembly, as well as the potential for Asian Americans to win at the federal, state, and county levels all in one year. Why has it taken this long, what has caused this seemingly sudden surge, and what will this mean for the next 30 years?
Join us on August 23rd for a lunchtime discussion to examine the role of race, identity, and public policies like "communities of interest" have on AAPI political empowerment. General Assembly candidates Theresa Mah and Harish Patel and WBEZ reporter Odette Yousef will explore how these factors played out in the recent primary elections, and the challenges and opportunities of engaging AAPI communities in the 2016 general election and beyond.
The event includes a panel of community respondents who will discuss redistricting, automatic voter registration, and mobilization strategies for our communities.
WHAT: Have We Built Asian American Power? -- A pre-election briefing, lunch, and discussion
WHEN: Tuesday, August 23, 2016
TIME: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
WHERE: 35 E. Wacker Drive, Conference Center (Room 260, second floor)
RSVP BELOW! (at the bottom of this page)
Other speakers include Tuyet Le (Advancing Justice | Chicago), CW Chan (Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community), Lawrence Benito (Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights); Reema Kapur (South Asian American Policy and Research Institute); Jennifer Choi (McCormick Foundation)
RSVP by Friday, August 19 strongly preferred!
Sponsoring organizations:
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago
- Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
- Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
- South Asian American Policy and Research Institute
Please contact Brandon Lee at email@example.com with any questions.
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Made in the United States. Decorated cheese cake. Ingredients: cream cheese, flour, sugar, salt, neilsen massey-vanilla, eggs, butter, imported white chocolates (sugar; cocoa butter; full cream milk powder; soy a lecithin; vanilla extract); corn syrup, food coloring, coffee extract, semi sweet chocolate. Allergens: This product was manufactured in a facility that uses nuts. Product may contain traces of tree nuts. Contains: Wheat, Eggs, Milk and Soy. Upon arrival, remove packing materials gently but keep the plastic wrap on the cake until cake is rechilled for at least 30 minutes. Best served at semi-room temperature (1-2 hours on display) and remains fresh in fridge for 8 days.
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Hi there everyone, it has been a chaotic day, but I am bringing you news of a new fun Facebook based challenge hosted by Donna Jerret of colourists unite and sponsored by us over at Karleigh Sue Digital stamps.
There is a NEW image and she is currently EXCLUSIVE for this challenge ...
'Treasure for Life'
If you belong to both groups(colourists unite, and the karleigh Sue facebook group) and ask for her in the correct place, she is yours to colour for FREE! so come and say hello to usand go over and see the lovely Donna too!
I was lucky enough to be able to play with the image ahead of the challenge, and I wanted to share my make with you now I am allowed to show it!
I have made a handmade album with pages blank for journalling or for adding photos to.
There are 24 pages that are 6" by just under 6" due to the binding,
The whole item is made by hand, and hand bound.
The image 'treasure for life' a poignant pregnant mermaid, is coloured with copics and a white gelly roll pen
the background is created using Prima Bloom spray ink in soft teal, and stampendous frantage in shabby white.
The lace and burlap flowers are made by Cheri and will be available soon in the karleigh sue etsy store- they add a gorgeous touch of vintage whimsy to your fantasy and vintage projects.
The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
The lace is from my stash
Each page has been shabbified with Tim Holtz distress ink in peacock feathers
and the pages themselves are a variety of pastel tones.
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Trail of the Green Blazer
R.K. Narayan
The Green Blazer stood out prominently under the bright sun and blue sky. In all that jostling crowd one could not help noticing it. Villagers in shirts and turbans, townsmen in coats and caps, beggars bare-bodied, and women in multi-coloured saris were thronging the narrow passage between the stalls, and moving in great confused masses, but still the Green Blazer could not be missed. The jabber and babble of the market place was there, as people harangued, disputed prices, haggled, or greeted each other; over it all boomed the voice of a Bible-preacher and, when he paused for breath, from another corner the loudspeaker of a health van amplified on malaria and tuberculosis. Over and above it all the Green Blazer seemed to cry out an invitation. Raju could not ignore it. It was not in his nature to ignore such a persistent invitation. He kept himself half-aloof from the crowd: he could not afford to remain completely aloof nor keep himself in it too conspicuously. Wherever he might be he was harrowed by the fear of being spotted by a policeman: today he wore a loin-cloth and was bare-bodied, and had wound an enormous turban over his head, which over-shadowed his face completely, and he hoped that he would be taken for a peasant from a village.
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Along with two other members of our in house Sweet Pea sewing group I am embarking on an applique project. I have been told that a pressing board is essential to achieve nice crisp edges to my applique pieces. So this week I made pressing boards for our applique team.
To make these I followed Sharon Schamber's excellent tutorial on You Tube.The fabric I used to make sleeves is about 20 years old. Perfect for this project.
Peggy and I have been making runners for various bits of furniture around the house. Peggy has been completing the piecing and I have been stitching the quilting.
It is nice to have the occasional smaller project to "play" on. I have long admired Judy Madsen's quilting style. I like the way she stitches frames around parts of the piecing and creates different shapes. So this piece was perfect for trying out that technique.
I'm pleased with how it turned out.
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Nick Robinson
Nick Robinson is a designer at the Guardian
TV journalists and politicians must learn to trust and respect each other, for the good of democracy, says Nick Robinson.
Do TV journalists really need to bark their questions at politicians on the move, asks ITV political editor Nick Robinson.
Nick Robinson suggests 10 reasons to be cheerful to all those journalists who are already fearing the forthcoming campaign.
Self-made building tycoon who revolutionised racecourse facilities.
Pools fortune heir whose investments in breeding transformed the world of horseracing.
When Nick Robinson applied to appear on a BBC garden show, he imagined it would make him the envy of his friends. What he hadn't bargained for was the sheer emotional turbulence - the joys and pitfalls - of having a camera crew to stay.
As the prime minister walks away unscathed from yet another grilling on Iraq, Nick Robinson asks if anyone is able to ask the really tough questions.


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>WinePress has made a 1.5 minute trailer for my book. Pretty nice. Check it out:
Steve Cha is an author, speaker, and evangelist. He is most known for spending three years in Hollywood preaching the gospel message to famous actors, actresses, directors, and musicians. His goal in life is simply to know God and to make Him known to the lost world.
Steve is open to speaking in churches of any denomination.
Ideal Audience: Ages junior high and up; Christians in the entertainment industry; Christians needing to be motivated to participate in the Great Commission; the unbelievers and unregenerate.
Title: Rich Man, Poor Man
Sermon Type: Expository
Length: 45-50 minutes
Description: One of Jesus' most famous encounters in the Bible is with the Rich Young Ruler, found in Matthew 19:16-30. Many perceive this passage to be merely a warning on the dangers of wealth and possessions. However, there is much more to Jesus' object lesson than covetousness. With rich exposition through the passage of the Rich Young Ruler, Steve shows how comprehending this text is crucial for seeing our need for Christ salvation and reminding us why we need to be fervent laborers in God's kingdom, especially in the field of evangelism. Steve outlines three blinders that hinder people from attaining eternal life in the Lord and being as blessed as possible when the Judgment Seat of Christ comes. Steve supplements his exposition with exciting illustrations from his missionary work in
Ideal Audience: Ages junior high and up; Christians needing to be motivated to participate in the Great Commission; the unbelievers and unregenerate.
Currently Reading:
by Charles R. Swindoll
Category: Christian Living
Let us pray for the salvation of these three stars:
1. Morgan Freeman
2. Lucy Hale
3. Alexander Payne
Currently Reading:
by John Piper
Category: Marriage / Christian Living
It seems as if the Press Team of WinePress is going to show me the final print version of the book cover. This is suppose to be the final step before the actual publication. This is the latest word, and I'm bringing it to you as I hear it afresh. I know I keep setting tentative dates, but I'm almost certain that the book should be out this month, hopefully by late November. I'll keep you guys updated. Thanks for waiting and thanks for supporting my work.
Currently Reading:
by Bruce A. Ware
Category: Trinity / Theology
Let us pray for the salvation of these three stars this week:
1. Matt Damon
2. Lady Gaga
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"At its best, I think it's more like singing than it is acting," revealed Emily Mortimer about Aaron Sorkin's scripts for the HBO drama series "The Newsroom." "He is hugely influenced by musical theater as avid fans may have determined by looking at the show because there are all sorts of references. It's true that the characters sort of sing at each other. It's almost like he writes in verse."
Mortimer portrays news producer MacKenzie McHale, the newly hired boss of the "News Night" program hosted by her ex-boyfriend Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels). The show aired its first season last summer and is now in production for a second season that will launch next June. The program is executive produced by Sorkin, an Oscar winner for writing "The Social Network" and Emmy champ for producing and writing "The West Wing."
In a video chat with Gold Derby, Mortimer described her character as, "full of conviction at all times and relentlessly sort of optimistic and extremely idealistic. All of those traits are wonderful things, but they can also be deeply irritating and also end in disaster. Being convinced that everything is going to be alright in the end can prepare you for greatness but also for terrible disappointment."
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For the upcoming Golden Globes, the exclusive Gold Derby rankings have "The Newsroom" in fourth place for Best TV Drama Series while Mortimer is hovering in the sixth slot as Best TV Drama Actress. And for the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the cast is in sixth position for Best TV Drama Ensemble, while Mortimer is in 12th place for Best TV Drama Actress.


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Greenwich Inc
I have lost count of the number of people who have asked me why I have made no comment on the ongoing and frankly messy demise of Greenwich Inc and this morning I got yet another request to discuss it, so hey, here we go.
The reason I've not mentioned it is not sinister, I promise. Basically I heard rumours a long while ago, but couldn't talk about it for legal reasons until it became official. Then Rob over at greenwich.co.uk started a thread and I don't like to tread on toes if there's a good old ding-dong going on elsewhere as it tends to water down discussion. You can read that discussion here.
Greenwich Visitor (the only local paper actually worth bothering with these days, IMHO) also covered it well and I'm not particularly into reinventing the wheel, however splendid a wheel it might be.
But hey – I've been asked once too often now, so yes – let's look at it.
For anyone who's been living under a rock for the past few months, Greenwich Inc. has gone into administration, Frank Dowling, its main man, is being investigated for fraud and it's all looking rather grim.
Sounds to me like the classic expansion too far, and however serious the schadenfreude might be, for many Greenwich people the main questions will linger around what this means for the town.
Few people liked what Greenwich Inc. did to – well, Greenwich. Interesting, cute restaurants turned into bloated monsters, historic interiors ripped out and replaced with plush fakes, quirky menus switched for generic pap.
It was often quite a downer visiting the places too – I remember asking a waiter about the tips and him saying 'I don't care how you pay it – I don't see it whatever form it comes in.' After that I always slipped them cash.
Of course Greenwich Inc wasn't just in the town centre – it expanded to the O2, the Isle of Dogs and ever the City. For me, I care little about what happened elsewhere, even over at the O2 – it was a new venue and he could do what he liked with it, though that Indian restaurant that was there when it first opened was marvellous, and his takeover of that was a real pity.
But what we're left with in the town itself is a worry:
The Trafalgar Tavern – in a dreadful state and under threat of a godawful hotel thrown up next to it. There's buddlia growing out of the roof, cracks in the stucco small creatures could set up mansion in and a general air of melancholy. I'm told this is still controlled under a different management, but it's one of Greenwich's brightest jewels and it's not glittering as it might. Having said that, it's not all bad – that ghastly statue of Nelson has disappeared, some say mysteriously. I was sent some photos of it being loaded onto a van…
The Bar du Musee – a delightful, quirky French restaurant by an antiques shop, expanded and bloated until it became a ghastly monster with zero character and dreadful food. Still not sure how that kind of over-expansion was allowed, but it was sort of hollowed out over the years, like the chalk mines under the heath. Jamie Oliver has it now and it's okay for a chain, but I'd have the old Bar du Musee back any day.
The Spread Eagle – oh, the Spread Eagle – a charming old coaching inn, next to a couple of funky little Dick Moy junk emporia. Again, ripped out, hollowed out and blandified – how was this even allowed? But at least it had one hell of an art collection, bought by Dowling from Dick Moy, as I understand. Now, it's part of that fraud investigation as The Greenwich Visitor will tell you at length, all of that art has disappeared. It was a wonderful collection, and I know it was private – but I'd love to see it saved for the people of Greenwich – if they can find it, of course.
The Cricketers – a nice old codgers' pub on the south east of the Market. First the appalling Powder Monkey – a taste-free, purpose-built 'gay bar' created as some kind of 'replacement' for the Gloucester Arms. The local gay population took one look at the hideous urinals and voted with their feet. Then it was the least exotic Tiki bar you'll ever come across, followed by the dreary W Lounge, then the smelliest fish and chip shop in town. It's now Goddards Pies. Don't get me started on why Goddards should never have moved from their original place (where Gourmet Burger Kitchen is now) but I guess it's the best of the bunch.
The Admiral Hardy – a pub turned into student bar. I don't know much about it as it wasn't one I knew well enough to comment on. I believe it's still owned by an independent company.
The Clarence Music Hall – This was a music hall above the entrance to the market. To be honest, I have no idea what this was like before Greenwich Inc moved in, but I do remember the 'erotic' wallpaper and being laughed at when I got the proverbial fly in my (v. expensive) cocktail. I never returned. Wouldn't it be a cool replacement for Greenwich Playhouse? Of course that will never happen…
The Gloucester Arms – a nice, quiet gay pub, replaced with a generic modern bar in many forms, most recently the Greenwich Tavern. I don't hate it, there's nothing specific to hate – but it is all part of the blandification of Greenwich.
The Coach and Horses – the pub in the south west corner of the market, completing Greenwich Inc's total ownership of all four corners. I heard terrible stories of how it went downhill 'backstage' getting, I am told, into a terrible condition. I don't know if it still is.
I don't know what will happen with Frank Dowling and Greenwich Inc, but I am concerned about the state the debacle has left Greenwich in. These buildings, without exception, are historic, and need attention from, ideally, lots of different people so that this wholesale degradation cannot happen again should an 'empire' go bust.
Wanted: Quirky, passionate individuals (with bottomless pockets and/or energy) to create something cool out of Greenwich Inc's ashes…
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I hope everyone had a great Father's Day! Up today, I have the last of my projects using Crate Paper's DIY Shop Collection. I used 2 Sizzix dies and chipboard to form my box & stand. The first Cupcake Stand & Pennant die 657728 made a great base and the second is Square Box die 658058, it is really quite large once assembled. You can used both of these dies alone or use as I did and stack them for a totally different look. I used the chipboard, ephemera and paper from the collection. Then I added some Tim Holtz pieces and a few Studio Calico wood veneers.
I shaded all paper pieces with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Ink and a blending tool. Then distressed the edges with a bone folder.
You can find everything used to create this fun trinket box at The Scrapbooking Studio. Thanks for looking, give it a try :)


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Nothing beats a friend who sees beauty the same way you do ...
Friday, September 17, 2010
Kindred Spirits
Nothing beats a friend who sees beauty the same way you do ...
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YOU TOO !! LOVE that image
- September 17, 2010 at 9:31 AM
A friend who sees the same magic is priceless. As you are to me:) Gobble it all up this weekend!!
- September 17, 2010 at 5:13 PM
- Dolce Dreams said...
Hooray you fixed it!
- September 18, 2010 at 6:57 PM
I take such joy in your blog. It is sporadic but always an emotional boost. I came to you from Maxminimus. I am an Alameda Flea Market advocate. I have been a visitor since it was at the old drive-in theater. Actually, I have been attending since I was a youth. I have found many valuable and wonderful treasures there and continue to do so. The time with my father is a great memory from flea market hauntings. I don't go much any more because I am trying to squelch my hoarding instincts. But I would like to meet you and I will soon revisit my old favorite haunt. The Alameda. Is there ever a time when you are NOT there? Just so I will know if the whim takes me. I am sorry about your troubles with your mom. I don't know much but what I have read here. I am also taking care of my 91 yr. old mom and it is a constant worry for me. Your playlist is superb. I have always meant to say that to you. Now I have! Maybe I will see you October 3rd? If you are not going to be there, let us know.
- September 19, 2010 at 1:21 AM
- Karena said...
Adorable image, I love it!
I have a new Giveaway from the French Basketeer I think you will love!
Art by Karena
- September 19, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Hi there!
So sorry I missed you at The Pointe and haven't been by for a while...
Life got in the way but things are beginning to get sorted out and back to a new normal.
You're always in my thoughts and I just love coming over to see your amazing eye candy. How's your Mom?
You know I have a guest bedroom now, so please come hang out with me sometime soon :)
Been missing you,
- September 20, 2010 at 7:54 AM
this is a great photo. hope you had a loverly weekend!
- September 20, 2010 at 2:35 PM
I will be there this October space A20 with bells on ! Would love to meet you.
- September 20, 2010 at 8:53 PM


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Of elephants and lions:
Jacob Schor ND, FABNO
December 15, 2012
I saw an elephant while walking the dog early Thursday morning. She, the dog that is, did not notice the elephant as she was totally focused on sneaking up on a squirrel. This struck me as odd. Not that I saw an elephant as our morning walk takes us around the back side of the Denver Zoo and elephants do occasionally shuffle from their indoor quarters to the outdoor exhibit where the tourists look at them. Dolly, this elephant that I saw, is 43 years old, and seemed to be in a rush. I suppose her breakfast was waiting for her.
What was so curious is that Poppy, who generally is far more aware of what is going on about her than I am, missed seeing an elephant trotting along not fifty feet distant. She notices everything; a scrap of paper left in the meadow and she hauls me over to see what it is. I've seen her trot halfway across a golf course to investigate a plastic bag. She'll spot a coyote at a quarter mile (and this is why when purchasing leashes I opt for the 'heavy dog' choice), shift into her four-paw drive and drag me in pursuit. She tells me if a rabbit or raccoon has passed a particular spot, even if it were days earlier. How does she miss an elephant nearly in front of her nose?
Perhaps an elephant is just too far from her experience to see. Or perhaps this has little to do with her own experiences. These other animals that she notices have existed in her and her ancestors' world for thousands of generations and maybe there are hard wired slots in her brain for each of them; cat, fox, coyote, et cetera are identified by reflex. For her an elephant does not trigger any more reflexive or instinctive knowledge than a city bus might. If she knew what I was pondering, she would probably look at me and say (assuming she could talk), "Sorry that thing is beyond my job description."
It is the same for lions. Early in the morning, just before sunrise, and especially on summer Sunday mornings, we can hear the African lion amore than a mile away at the zoo, let out his wake up roar. Sunday, because the drone of traffic on Colorado Boulevard is absent and doesn't drown out the deep rumble of his roar. Summer mornings because our windows are open. This is a sound so primitive and so etched into our DNA that even before I first identified its source, hearing it still made the hair on my skin stand. Our beloved watchdog, protector of our hearth, does she react? Nothing: perhaps she twitches an eyelid. The sound of the lion is also too far outside her experience.
My habit of course is to try to extrapolate my anthropomorphic interpretations of my dog's behavior and apply these lessons to my human life, a process surely doomed to error. Still, I have spent the last few days thinking about elephants and wondering what how many elephants are walking in our midst of which we take no notice. Though seemingly obvious, what things in our world are just too far outside our experience to notice?
These thoughts dredge from memory Thoreau's ending paragraph in Walden, as apt as any sentiment that I can think to be reminded of and to share during this season of long nights and kindled lights:
"I do not say that John or Jonathan, that this generation or the next, will realize all this; but such is the character of that morrow which mere lapse of time can never make to dawn. The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star."


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The master bedroom... ahhh more white. The wall colour in this pretty room is BM Mineral Ice.
Imagine waking up to that water view everyday...
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The McPherson Police Department will arm all 24 of its patrol officers with a Taser gun in 2009 now that the City Commission has approved the purchase totalling $23,877.60.
The purchase will be paid for with $12,877.60 from the department's 2008 budget and $11,000 in drug task force money.
Police Chief Dennis Shaw has researched the use of Tasers and pursued the idea of purchasing them for all of his patrol officers for several years.
"It was brought up for the last three years during budget sessions. We were concerned that having the Tasers would create problems for the agency as far as the paperwork required every time one was discharged," Shaw said.
Shaw based his recommendation on feedback he has received from other law enforcement agencies he spoke to at conferences, all of which recommended the Tasers.
"It comes down to three things. Officers are less likely to get injured. Subjects stand less of chance of injury if there is not a physical confrontation or use of lethal force. The possibility of lawsuits also greatly decreases," Shaw said.
Tasers work by giving off an electrical charge that shuts down a subject's nervous system causing them to drop. Officers have about a five-second opportunity to disarm and gain control of the subject. Shaw said many subjects, once they see the officer has a Taser, will comply immediately.
From 2002-2007 Shaw said there were 22 instances where an officer was involved in an altercation with an uncooperative subject that resulted in injury to the officer. He expects that in the future, about half of those cases would cooperate immediately once they see the Taser.
Approximately 300,000 law enforcement officers in the United States currently use taser units.
Commissioner Bob Moore voted against the request citing the need to be more fiscally responsible given the current state of the economy.
"I'd rather purchase say eight units to start with to hold down the costs. If you purchase all 24 at once, are they all going to need to be replaced at the same time?" Moore said.
Commissioner Mike Alkire, a former police chief, commended Shaw and City Administrator GaryMeagher for finding a way to pay for the tasers by using drug task force money. Shaw said the drug task force fund will be nearly depleted after the purchase.
"If we can save one human life, this is a small price to pay," Alkire said.
Shaw said the police department would welcome taser donations to the department if individuals in the community were interested in doing so. Cash donations would also be welcome. For more information, contact Shaw at 245-1200.
In other business:
• Tom Stinemetze, zoning administrator, presented a boundary resolution to the commission. The city's boundary was unchanged in 2008 as no annexations occurred.
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The Clover Parks and Recreation Department, headed by Recreation Director Greg Holmes, is going into its busiest of all seasons.
"We're as busy as ever," said Donald Johnson, program coordinator.
Johnson said that adults aren't left out. "Friday-night adult kickball has become a popular activity," said Johnson. "We had good response last year and more of the same this year."
"We encourage the community to come out and support so many youth events the spring season has to offer," said Johnson.
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The Clover rec staff encourages coaches, players and fans to help keep the parks clean by picking up trash after the games.
Those seeking more information about youth baseball and softball games should contact the office at 803-222-9493.
Youth baseball and softball action has begun, with a full slate of games each week.
Thursday Minor League baseball games at York Complex 3 include Bank of York against the Braves at 6 p.m., followed by the Tigers and Dodgers at 7:30 p.m.
Monday games at Clover Community Park field 2 will have the Braves pitted against the Tigers at 6 p.m., with the Dodgers to battle the Bank of York at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Major League games include the Blackhawks against the Clover Red Sox at 6 p.m. and the Intimidators against the Athletics at 7:30 p.m. Both games are at York Complex 2.
Saturday will see the Orioles against Athletics at 11 a.m. at Clover field 1. Next will be a Monday game at 6 p.m., featuring the Red Sox and Orioles at Clover field 1.
Thursday will have a continuation of Machine Pitch play, with the Redwings against the Muckdogs at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Community Park field 2.
Three games are on tap Monday, with the River Bandits to battle the Red Wings at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt field 1 and the Express against the River Dogs at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt field 2. It'll be the Hot Rods against the Muckdogs at 7:15 p.m. at Roosevelt 1.
Saturday Pre-K T-ball will showcase the Tigers and Bulldogs at 9 a.m. and the Bucks and Hawks at 10 a.m., both at Clover field 1.
A Tuesday 6 p.m. game will pit the Bulldogs and Hawks at 6 p.m., and the Bucks and Tigers play at 7 p.m., at Roosevelt Park field 1.
Saturday Super T-ball games at Clover field 2 will include the Gamecocks and Eagles at 9 a.m. and the Rangers and Spiders at 10 a.m. Tuesday action at the same location will include the Eagles and Ducks at 6 p.m. and the Rangers and Gamecocks at 7 p.m.
Thursday 8U girls' softball games at Roosevelt 1 feature the Clover Gladiators against Clover Crush at 6 p.m. and the Clover Angels against the Fort Mill Dodgers at 7:15 p.m. A Saturday noon game will have the York Pink Ladies playing the Clover Angels at York Complex 1.
The 10U girls' will play Saturday at York 1, with the York Carolina Girls facing the Fort Mill Dodgers at 9 a.m., followed by the York Hot Tamales against the Clover Vipers at 10:30 a.m.
York Complex 4 will be the scene of 12U softball play Saturday, with York Carolina Diamonds slated to play York Southern Sass at 9 a.m. York Pride will battle SWAT at 10:30 a.m.
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Missouri announced on Friday that it was suspending Terrence Phillips indefinitely pending an investigation into the Tigers point guard that was confirmed by the school's Title IX office.
On Wednesday, The Kansas City Star reported details of the investigation, which include complaints from at least four women, according to the report.
The Star reports that it spoke with two students who have filed complaints against Phillips since last week's investigation was announced. A third student confirmed with The Star that she had spoken with Title IX investigators last week in addition to the student who filed the initial complaint that opened the investigation.
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One of the students told The Star that Phillips had physically abused her on multiple occasions. Another said that Phillips filmed a sexual encounter without her knowledge a year ago, a story that two of the complainant's friends corroborated.
Another student told The Star she repeatedly received messages of a sexual nature from Phillips after asking him to stop.
The Star also spoke with Phillips, who responded to the detailed allegations.
"There are two sides to every story," Phillips said. "Some people really want to say 'Me too' because apparently it's the cool thing to do. I have a side. I am cooperating with Mizzou like I was instructed. Unfortunately I can't say a lot, but at the end of the investigation, I intend to be cleared from the accusations. People who know me know this isn't me."
Phillips is not known to be under criminal investigation, rather a Title IX inquiry as required by federal law when instances of sexual assault or discrimination are filed on college campuses.
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Phillips has played sparingly as the team's third point guard after playing a significant role in the rotation the prior two seasons before head coach Cuonzo Martin took over this year.
He campaigned for the student body president and vice president last spring and has worked for a group that seeks to end sexual assault in addition to playing several other visible roles on campus, The Star reports.


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WACO - Home sales in Waco rose during fourth quarter 2012. The Texas Association of Realtors released a report that shows 519 new and existing homes were sold in the Waco MSA, which includes all McLennan County, during 4Q 2012. That's a 22.9 percent increase from 4Q 2011 when 422 units changed hands.
The average price of a home sold during 4Q 2012 was $138,271, up 6 percent from the previous year. The median price for a home sold during 4Q 2012 was $127,800, up from $117,000 during 4Q 2011.
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"In the Windows 7 "System and Security" control panel category, the Action Center lets you change UAC settings. In the UAC Settings dialog box, you move the slide bar control for notifications, and then you click the OK button. In this scenario, the dialog box does not close, and no change is made. When the mouse pointer is positioned on the OK button, and you press ENTER, the dialog box still doesn't close, and no change is made.
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Three Reasons Being Married In Your Twenties Is The Best
Greg and I have only been married for a couple years but still I have fallen in love with the adventure that marriage is. The pointless fights, and the meaningful ones. The starting of traditions, the molding of old ones. Gift giving, gift getting. ;) Making a grocery list that doesn't just have your favorites on there but their's too. Laughing really hard laying in bed making shadow puppets when you should both be sleeping. And my favorite one, jumping on the nicest bed you've slept on during your honeymoon. All fun and exciting things!
What I love most about Greg's and my story is that we started dating in high school. I love having my "high school sweetheart" as my husband. I really was not expecting to find my husband so early on in life. Truth be told I saw myself living some single life in a city somewhere writing and playing music in really cute outfits, working out all the time in order to keep my girlish figure of course. ;) That imaginary world seems to funny to me now as I've been to Seattle five times in my life? And truth be told the city stresses me out soo..
Basically I didn't think I would be settling down anytime soon. But about three months after Greg finally snagged me as his official "girlfriend", well I was pretty sure I was dating my soon-to-be husband. In fact we both were. Well for him it was his wife, but you get the drill. ;)
Three months in, around Christmas, we already talked about "when we get married". I don't remember the first official conversation about it but I just remember us both being on the same page that we didn't want to get married right away, but we did want in fact, to marry each other. We had actually decided twenty five was a good age but ended up tying the knot at 21. :)
Now there are definitely some pros and cons to marrying your high school sweet heart and just being married young in general. For people I know who married when they were older or married older men they were pretty established right off the bat. When you are older or marry someone older typically they already are established in a career, have a house, a pet, do their own laundry, etc. You know the really responsible adult things.
Greg and I were not like that. When you marry young, you learn together.
But there are definitely pros, so I've officially put together my top three reasons I love being married in my twenties! (& to my high school sweetheart.)
Three Reasons Being Married In Your Twenties Is The Best
O N E // You quite literally start your life together from the ground up.
In the same month I started a new school, my first job, and started dating Greg. We were apart of eachother's lives when we took our driving tests, our first jobs, our first paychecks, graduating, starting colleges, quitting jobs, first $1000 in the bank, etc.
Once we got married we continued to learn everything from scratch. Applying for credit cards (strictly to earn credit for a house, which we now have a score of 770), sharing a bank account, and getting insurance (the bane of my existence). Unlike marrying someone older or just with more life experience you literally have to figure out everything together. Sometimes it's harder work, but most times it's fun to do it together.
T W O // You get to watch your partner figure out their own life from the ground up.
When I met Greg he was still assuming he would just take over for his dad's concrete business. Now he is teaching guitar and leading worship. I got to watch that transformation, from figuring out what he wanted to do, to putting in the work for it and now seeing the results from it. It's a really cool thing to be able to witness it all from the inside. I didn't meet Greg the guitar player, I met him and watched him become that. Getting to encourage your life partner to pursue dreams starting from nothing is a pretty cool thing high school sweethearts (or just those who marry young) get to do.
T H R E E // You get a lot of time together before real life really hits.
Dating your eventual husband in high school means you automatically get a couple years to do that, just date. No one is asking you about marriage plans in high school like they do when you date as twenty somethings. You get to just have fun and make memories without someone expecting him to propose anytime. Not saying you never have that conversation, but there isn't the outside pressure like there is I feel like when you are dating in your twenties.
Also, being young and married means you have plenty of time before you have to rush into anything like kids or buying a house. We definitely get a lot of those questions about when those babies will be coming, but the upside to being married young is: You. Have. Time. You get to hang out, relax, and enjoy each other before bringing in cute babies to the party. Even though they are, really cute.
Truthfully it doesn't matter what age you fall in love, get married, and have babies. As long as you are happy and it's your partner for life, then that life is going to be pretty stinkin' good! ;)
As a little treat to you I'm sharing Greg's and my first ever dance picture. When Greg still thought the cool thing to do was to not smile. So glad he got out of that habit right away! Also the dance that made me not wear heels for five years after! Enjoy! ;)
Want to read more posts on relationships and marriage? Check out these posts below:
3 Fights to Expect Your First Year of Marriage
The #1 Fight in Marriage and the Solution


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If you are interested in the upcoming Fuji X-T1 and if you happen to be in Tokyo, Fujifilm is showing off its brand new weather resistant X-mount camera at Midtown's Fujifilm Square. It is there for anyone from the general public to play with, no need to be a professional Fuji photographer or a renown journalist. Actually, looking at all the previews popping out on the net, it seems that there is a high number of (probably pre-prod) X-T1's in the wild, showing how confident Fujifilm is with its new baby, which is generally a good sign. But does the X-T1 really live up to those expectations?
To make up my own mind, I ran to Fuji's showroom afterwork to get my hands on this highly anticipated new piece of technology. All in all, I spent around 30min with my hands on one of the prototypes displayed, shooting with the well-known XF18-55mm kit lens, but also with the upcoming XF56mm f1.2 prime and XF10-24mm f4 wide-angle zoom lens. I have to tip my hat off to the Fuji representative who assisted me during this time, answering honestly all my questions despite of my broken Japanese, and seemingly writing notes in a notebook when I was making remarks, good or bad.
Before going any further, a little disclaimer is probably needed: the opinions expressed below are only first impressions based on a limited time of use of the camera, in a closed and small environment. By no means what follows should be considered as a final review of a final product (this will come in due course… 😉 ).
A small step for photography, a giant leap for EVFs
It's big, it's crisp, and it allegedly refreshes faster than any other EVF currently on the market. For sure, it's a big leap compared to the refresh rate of the EVF used on the X-E1 and X-E2. It's pretty seamless in normal use even in low light, though you do get a drop in the frame rate when you start shaking (almost) violently the camera in random directions like only someone testing a camera rather than using it would do.
In "FULL" mode, the display is in fact so big that you almost have to stretch your eye out to make sure that your composition is clean in the corner of your frame. It's the best looking display if you can take the time to really compose your image and explore visually each area of the frame, though the "NORMAL" display will probably more appropriate to daily use to my taste. The image is only slightly smaller, with the shooting informations taking the remaining space outside of the frame (instead of being overlaid above the image), but at least you can see clearly every corner of the frame in a single glance. Overall, the quality and size of the EVF are such that the LCD display feels small in comparison when you get your eye off the viewfinder, though it is the same size as the one of the X-E2…
The third display mode is the "DUAL" mode that will display 2 images at the same time in the EVF, one regular one and one being a zoom on your focusing point to help you nail your manual focus. The idea is great (and could be extended by displaying any kind of thing you might desire next to your framing), but the zoom on your focus point is shown in a smaller window, and I actually found it too small to my taste to adjust the focus to the perfection (speaking of manual focus, I found the focus ring of the XF56mm f1.2 a bit stiff for my taste, while it took too many turns of the ring to adjust the focus…). I still prefer to zoom on my focusing area in the "FULL" mode to be sure to nail the focus exactly where I want.
Another cool feature of the EVF is that when you turn the camera vertically the display of all the shooting informations will automatically adapt itself. However, just for your guide, I noticed that this is not the case when the screen is in "DUAL" mode.
Speeding ticket
One thing all users of the X-E1/X-E2 users know is that those camera are not really made for what you would call action or sport shooting. Despite tremendous progress made thanks to regular firmware update (and thanks to hardware upgrade with the phase detection pixels on the X100s and X-E2), their autofocus speed is still behind the one of many of their competitors. But also, things like shooting bracketing series of only 3 pictures for example will get your camera think while it writes on your memory card (and according to the law of Murphy it's usually at that time that you will see in front you a unique picture opportunity while you are unable to take another shot…). How about the X-T1?
The X-T1 features the same sensor as the X-E2, with the same phase detection pixels, and though Fuji claims that some tweaks were made in the software and in the way the wires are arranged, there will not be much difference in auto-focus speed. Yes, if your focus point is in the center of the viewfinder, the auto-focus will be snappy and accurate thanks to the phase detection pixels on the sensor, and that's what Fuji will show you in its ads or when it claims this is the fastest auto-focus in the world. But once you move your focus point to the contrast detection focusing area, the auto-focus will start hunting and take its time. As I mentioned before it's still much better than the auto-focus of the first generations of Fuji mirrorless cameras though, but still it's something to keep in mind…
The big difference of the auto-focus system of the X-T1 compared to its predecessors is a technology that will "predict" where to focus based on the speed and direction of the moving subjects within the frame, which should definitely help the X-T1 perform much better for action photography than the X-E1/X-E2. However, given my conditions of testing, I did not have the opportunity to really see the feature in action.
In terms of speed, one of the advantages of the X-T1 is that it will accept UHS-II SD cards, which are much faster than the ones we are used to use currently. Though I was not allowed to open the memory card compartment, the Fuji representative confirmed to me that it was one of these faster cards that was in the camera, and indeed the camera felt fast and responsive, whether shooting in high speed burst mode or bracketing, and then switching back and forth between shooting and reviewing the images.
The new EVF and the addition of this "predictive auto-focus" technology are more examples of the way Fuji has been improving its X-camera line-up generation after generation, and which explains why this new model is highly anticipated. However, I have to say that for me the jury is still out, as I am not totally convinced by the ergonomics of the camera.
Firstly, while not awful, I don't find the switches below the ISO and shutter speed dials really nice to use. While I don't really mind for the metering method switch that I will probably rarely use, I wish the shooting mode switch (that replaces the infamous "drive" menu of the other X-series cameras) would be a bit more "clicky" and convenient to use.
Secondly, and this is my biggest concern, ALL the function buttons on the back of the camera have been entrenched within the body, meaning that your fingers cannot feel where the buttons are, which is a major inconvenience when you don't want to take your eye off your viewfinder or off your subject to find out where the button you are looking for is. For sure, to be efficient with your tool you need to learn your camera, to be able to know in the dark where every button and function is, but this becomes mission impossible when your fingers can't feel where the buttons are. This problem is also true for the four selectors buttons, so you run into the problem even when all you want to do is to move your cursor within the frame… It is also impossible to just feel with your finger where the button to magnify the focus area while manually focusing is, as this function is now assign to one of the customizable buttons (the "focus assist" button by default), as the rear dial is not clickable like it is on the X-E1 and X-E2 for instance. For me it is a major flaw, and I am surprise not to see it appear in the previews from the people who had early access on pre-production units. Still, keep in mind I only had the camera 30min in the hand, so I need to confirm if you start to feel more where every button is when you get more used to the camera after a longer use.
Something less important, and that will probably depend on everyone's preference, I would have preferred that the "play" button and the "delete" button had been switched with each other, as for me it would have been more natural to have the "play" button on the left corner since it's closer to your finger and most of the times you are going to hit it first before you start deleting images, so I actually clicked a few times the delete button by mistake while all i wanted was to review my images.
In terms of ergonomics, I also found that the buttons that were squeezed between the dials on the top plate are too close to the dials, and therefore they are hard to reach, especially when you have big fingers like me. You will still be able to get the button pressed. It's probably psychological, but it feels weird to press a button almost from the side since you can't do a big old nice press right into the middle of the button because the dials get in the way of your fat fingers.
Also, and this is true with all the X-series camera so not only an X-T1 issue, I wish there was finally an option to be able to move the cursor when shooting directly with the selectors button, instead of having to press first a function button to get into "cursor move" mode (and I will wish again and again and complain about that to all the Fuji employees I meet until this is done…)… And once this is done, please go on and get rid of the macro mode as well and enable the full shooting range by default, this is a trick for pocket camera that is absolutely frustrating when you are trying to focus on something but can't and then suddenly remember you have to go into macro mode first…
For me the jury is still out. The EVF makes a big impression, the camera is fast and responsive, but clearly I have been spooked by the lack of relief of the back buttons of the camera. So far it seems to me that If you already own an X-E2 (or were planning to buy it), don't shoot action and don't mind the big EVF, you don't need to upgrade (or spend the extra money). Anyway, I will leave definitive conclusions for after a real test in real life. I should get my own production sample in 10 days ("I love it when a plan comes together", fingers crossed), so if you want to hear more about the X-T1 and how it performs in real-life, stay tuned : you can leave a comment below with what you would like to see, subscribe to this blog, share the love with your friend with the share icons below, and follow me on Twitter @greenbalbo. Talk to you soon.


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About 200 garment workers fainted in five separate garment factories in Vattanac Industrial Park 2 yesterday, workers and a union representative told the Post.
Nou Srey Pich, 28, an employee of Papillion Textile (Cambodia), in the capital's Dangkor district, was recovering in the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital after fumes from outside swept into her factory at about 1pm.
Workers collapsed to the floor or rushed for the exit; however, bosses at first prevented them from leaving, Srey Pich said.
"I smelled it, found myself short of breath and vomited," she said. "Then I fainted."
Lay Chenthea, 31, from nearby Newpex Company, said the fumes had seeped in through the ventilation system, causing workers to pass out.
"I rushed to get those fainting out of the factory. Many people were vomiting," she said.
The exact cause of the fainting was unclear, she said, although she had seen heavy machinery operating on a construction site near the garment factories.
Khim Chamnan, an official from the Free Trade Union, said workers had also fainted at Moha Garment Company I, II and III factories.
"There is no apparent cause yet, but there is a smell coming from outside and we will investigate what that is," he said.
A doctor at the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital said he had placed five workers on breathing apparatuses.
"They have fainted because of the smell and also after seeing others faint around them," he said. "But this is a situation that has not seriously affected their health."
The five factories could not be reached for comment, while Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia secretary-general Ken Loo said he did know the details of the incident.
"I would say it would be external factors rather than internal factors," he said, adding that he expected to be in contact with the factories today to find out what had happened.
Moeun Tola, head of the labour program at the Community Legal Education Center, said he had heard a report of workers fainting yesterday and was looking into the matter.
To contact the reporter on this story: Kim Sarom at [email protected]
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Have you visited Borobudur temple? It is an ancient site once considered one of the world's seven wonders. No doubt, this great temple will always be in the mind of those who visit it. If you visit, you will enjoy the fresh cool air of Magelang city with its roads lined with big and shady trees.
It is now easy to enter the temple compound. The compound also has "rabbit carts" available to visitors at a reasonable price.
For visitors with children, you will not want to miss the massive green grass around Borobudur site. You will certainly miss something if you visit the great temple without knowing its history and importance which are captured on its many reliefs.
There are also guides to walk you around as they explain the history of this site, built during the Syailendra dynasty, for only Rp 50 thousand (about US $5.00). Many philosophies can be studied about the meaning of life from the reliefs of this temple.
To save money, you may choose to walk through Green Park from the entrance. Although there may be many vendors who would chase and offer you souvenirs, they would do so in an orderly manner. Regulation says that they are not allowed to disturb visitors. During the hot season, you should also bring an umbrella for shade or the occasional shower, or rent one for Rp 2.000 (about US $0.18).
Many people visit Borobudur during the Waisak festival. This is a Buddhist holiday for holding prayers. Borobudur looks elegant during a full moon. This terraced ceremonial structure consists of six levels below a square-shaped level, and three levels above a circular level, with a Buddhist stupa on the top. Stupas are also found on every level.
Another interesting feature of Borobudur is that it does not have a worship room like other temples; there are long and narrow alleys with walls surrounding the temple on every level. In these alleys, it is believed that Buddhists perform a walking ceremony around the temple by circling it to the right. This type of roomless building and multiple levels is believed to be an evolution in terraced structures, and symbolizes the original architecture of the Indonesian pre-history era.
Another amazing thing about Borobudur is that was built using no cement at all! Visitors are amazed by its interlocking structure that is like a building of Lego blocks without any glue.
Another interesting thing about Borobudur is Menorah hill on its north. If you look at it carefully, the hills contour is in the shape of a sleeping person. Wow! Borobudur appears to stand tall beside a "sleeping person". It is believed that makers of this great temple wanted to keep Borobudur strong. With its green areas and gently blowing winds, it will be hard to leave.
Please see the elegance of Borobudur under the Waisak full moon and the strength of Borobudur temple beside the "sleeping person" of Menoreh hill for yourself. You will surely be tempted to visit again.
The Borobudur site is now owned by the world heritage site by UNESCO and the government of the Indonesia. Proof suggests that this place was dumped from the 14th century. A lot of conversion took place during that time, from Buddhism to Hindu, from Hindu to java and Java to Islam. This is one of the most visited sites in the Indonesia. The main reason why a lot of visitors rushed to this place is to see the giant and the symmetric sculpture of the Buddha that is sitting on the small hill.