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Commentary by Bob Gribbin
Kenya is abuzz with Obama. Remember that Kenya declared a national holiday upon receiving news of his election. Obama's picture is painted on matatus, tee shirts, coffee mugs, and printed on kangas worn by market women. Dozens of newborn babies are now named Obama. Maasai beadwork features his image as well as the stars and stripes from the "O" of campaign posters. Matatus bear the names "Obama Express," "Fastest Obama." Senator beers are ordered by asking for an "Obama." Obama's books are jumping off the shelves. Indeed on flights in and out, I saw a dozen Kenyans avidly reading his tomes. The airwaves resound to Obama songs. Even Obama numbers have been incorporated into the dance performances by Maasai morans at tourist lodges.
Kenyans see Barrack Obama as one of their own. Many claim him as a "Kenyan" on account of his father's nationality. Others see him as an "American" with clear Kenyan antecedents. But all agree that he makes them proud; proud to be Kenyan and proud to see in him the realization of dreams; certainly his aspirations, but also theirs. "If Obama can rise to be president of the U.S., then I too can prosper."
During a recent visit to Kenya, I engaged wanainchi in discussions of then-president elect Obama. Most were delighted to share their views. First, they were uniformly ecstatic for him; that he had made it. A black American elected president – and a Kenyan no less! How the world has changed and how perceptions of the U.S. as a country where racial tensions held back blacks had to be re-thought? It also reaffirmed faith in democracy. Change could come if the people want it.
Secondly, what did this mean for them? By his example Obama proved that dreams could come true – by hard work and application. This inspired everyone to hope that their lives could improve and that their children could aspire to greatness.
Thirdly, what did this mean for Kenya? Most interlocutors assumed that because of his Kenyan roots, ties with America would obviously improve. Already, they had. A wealth of good feelings prevails. Additional hopes ranged from much greater economic aid to a flood of American tourists anxious to see Obama's rural ancestral home. Kenyans noted that President Kibaki has already promised to improve infrastructure in Nyanza to include better roads, new hotels and upgrading Kisumu airport to international status. One wise observer said that even if no American largess materialized, those sorts of improvements – especially an airport that would allow western Kenya to access world flower, fish and produce markets - would be valuable. Others asked frankly if I thought American tourists would flock to Nyanza. I answered diplomatically that Kenya was wise to market the Obama connection, but that the game parks would remain the tourist draw, with perhaps Nyanza as a side trip. In that regard it was essential that game park infrastructure, especially roads, were restored to a higher standard. (Note: game park roads in, and to and from the Mara are poor).
Several thoughtful discussants verged into the impact of the U.S. election on Kenyan politics. These Kenyans were chagrinned that the U.S. had a Luo president before Kenyan did, but went on to observe that a hard fought election followed by an honest accurate count was a powerful demonstration of democracy at work; especially of the incumbent old guard gracefully giving way to change. This lesson was not lost on Kenyans and would certainly be taken into account during the next election. One man told me that Obama's election was popular because there were no local consequences. One did not have to look over one's shoulder when offering political commentary about Obama, Bush or McCain. American politics offered a safe way to obliquely comment on Kenyan developments.
Finally, Kenyans struck a theme that with Obama's election America's image in the world would change. They expressed the hope that the U.S. would shed its role as a unilateral actor and instead seek greater cooperation and coordination with the nations of the planet.
In conclusion, Kenyans rejoice in Obama's elections seeing in it the fruition of many hopes and the conviction that a better world awaits.
Even as Obamamania unrolls apace, Kenya in 2009 is ragged. Traffic is absolutely terrible in Nairobi and Mombasa so much so that many stores and businesses have abandoned the city centers. Everyone it seems has bought a car. Yet crowds mob the sidewalks. Work is underway to bring the last section of the Mombasa highway up to a respectable standard, but even then it will remain a two lane road complete with speed bumps in all the little settlements that have sprung up along the route. Hundreds of slow moving trucks vie for space with cars driving 80 mph or better. On account of traffic it takes 6 or 7 hours to drive the 300 miles. Other roads (Voi-Taveta, Narok-Mara, Nakuru-Mau Summit) have deteriorated into catastrophic rock beds.
Unemployment is high. Both Kenya's internal political violence of 2008 and the world wide recession are taking a toll on the economy. Tourism has been especially hard hit. Thousands of employees have been laid off because foreign visitors just are not coming. We saw few overseas visitors at the coast where in high season it ought to have been jammed. Similarly for game lodges; they were only about a third full and many of those present were residents taking advantage of cheap rates. Nonetheless the policy both by government and the tourist industry to sock it to outsiders remained in full force. Overseas visitors pay $40 per day just to be in a game park. Lodge rates go at $250-$350 per person whereas residents get the same package for only $100.
To top it all off, last season's short rains did not materialize thus continuing the longer term drought. Pastures are down to stubble and crops are withering in the fields.
Yet, lest I be too critical, Kenya's strength resides in her people. They are warm, outgoing, hospitable, articulate and full of life. In spite of their difficulties, Kenyans retain an optimistic outlook. They assume that matters will improve, that the rains will come, that politics will untangle, that jobs will be found and that life will be okay.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
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Winter is still nowhere to be seen in Tel - Aviv , nevertheless ,our forecast is a white winter . Especially fashion wise .
It was our talented stylist's , Keren Naftaly ,idea to shoot our white story for La'isha magazine ,at the beach . It's always beautiful and wide open .
But since I imagined the white a bit rough I suggested to do the shoot at a specific dramatic spot on Tel- Aviv's shore , where the river (Hayarkon) meets the sea and industry meets nature .
Opposite the Reading power station and the small bridge next to it .
Opposite the Reading power station and the small bridge next to it .
The Reading Power station , was built in 1938, during the British Mandate for Palestine and has been a real Tel - Aviv landmark ever since .
One can see Reading's tall chimney from almost any spot in Tel Aviv.
The station's impressive 1930s era architecture has been emphasized by the recent restoration work ,which brought it back to it's original condition .
Anyway , the location is just part of the story .
We were lucky to have a beautiful day in November , warm yet cloudy , so the model could open her eyes even in the sun .
Our beautiful model ,Ya'ara Benbenishty ,has very light grey eyes and the salty sea breeze made her cry a little , which suited our story perfectly .
Now all we need is some rain to wear all these great white outfits .
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Prisoners fight among themselves in Warangal jail - 10 Tv
Two groups of prisoners got into fisticuffs in Warangal Central Jail, leading to injuries to a few. The prison staff had to wield their batons to bring the situation under control. Two groups of prisoners, led by Sajid Ali and Suresh, exchanged blows during lunch time. A report has been prepared on the incident by the Jail Superintendent and sent to the higher ups.


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This article titled "Stock market turmoil: China shares fall another 5% but Europe holds firm – business live" was written by Graeme Wearden (unitl 2.45) and Nick Fletcher, for theguardian.com on Monday 11th January 2016 15.04 UTC
Back with UK stocks and Mike Ashley's Sports Direct International is the biggest faller in the FTSE 100 at the moment, down nearly 6% at 407.4p.
The controversial company's shares plunged 15% on Friday – wiping more nearly half a billion off its market value – after it warned annual profits would be £40m lower than expected.
It blamed a fall in the number of shoppers visiting the high streets, and unseasonably warm weather in the run-up to Christmas.
The profits warning came just a month after a Guardian investigation revealed that Sports Direct effectively pays thousands of temporary workers below the national minimum wage of £6.70 an hour and subjects warehouse staff to a regime of searches and surveillance.
Today's fall follows a number of analyst downgrades in the wake of the profit warning. Cantor Fitzgerald slashed its target price from 700p to 480p with a hold recommendation, with analyst Freddie George saying:
At the interim results, we gave the company the benefit of the doubt even though retail sales were disappointing. In view of the lack of transparency on strategy and in view that the company is likely to be eliminated from the FTSE100 over the next quarter, we are now taking a more cautious view on valuation. We are thus reducing our target price to 480p from 700p, which on our revised pre-tax profit forecasts, downgraded by around 14%, broadly values the company at 14 times full year 2016 earnings. We are, however retaining our hold recommendation on the stock, which has declined by almost 40% since the interim results announcement.
Liberum cut from buy to hold and said:
At the interims in December we downgraded 2016-18 pretax profit by between 6% and 8%. Following the trading update on 8 January we downgrade again, by 8% in 2016 and 6% in 2018. While the latest update only related to weakness over the past month we see a lack of earnings momentum in the short to medium term, and a lack of European M&A. Sports Direct has levers that it can pull, notably automating the distribution centre, but will not do so until the future shape of the business is clear.
The US stock market is making a valiant attempt to put the problems in China behind it.
The Wall Street opening bell has just been rung, and the Dow Jones industrial average has jumped by 102 points in the first few minutes. That's a gain of 0.63%.
The broader S&P 500 index is up a similar amount, while the technology-focused Nasdaq index has gained 0.8%.
Lunchtime summary: China rocked again but Europe positive
A quick recap:
1) China's stock market has suffered another day's heavy losses, losing 5%m to close at its lowest level since September.
Investors remained anxious, despite Beijing's attempts to reassure them:
XTM Research Analyst Lukman Otunug says:
Fears have heightened over China's ailing economy and with confusion towards the unexpected devaluations leaving market participants questioning Beijing's overall policy intentions; global sentiment may remain heavily depressed.
2) European stock markets have shrugged off the latest selloff. The FTSE 100 is pretty flat today, while the German and French markets are leading other markets slightly higher:
Jasper Lawler of CMC Markets says markets are in a state of flux, fixated on China's problems.
The conditions are not that of a calm rising bull market or a raging bear market but a volatile sideways price range, still undecided which way to break.
3) Concerns over China's slowing economy pulled copper down to a seven-year low. Figures released over the weekend showed that manufacturers continued to slash prices, suggesting weak demand.
4) Oil has dropped towards 11-year lows today, with Brent crude shedding 2% to $32.91 per barrel – sparking fresh woe for the Russian ruble.
Analysts at Morgan Stanley have predicted that oil could slump to $20/barrel, if the US dollar were to spike (which could happen if the global economy falters).
5) Analysts fear that if Beijing mishandles the crisis, it could trigger a wave of corporate defaults.
6) Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce has already been hit by China's woes, reporting that sales in the country shrank by 54% last year.
Rolls-Royce sales halve in China
Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce has just reported a sharp decline in sales in China
Sales to Chinese customers shrank by 54% in 2015, the company says; the latest indication that China's economy has weakened in the last year.
Rolls-Royce, which is part of Germany's BMW, warns that:
In China, significant headwinds impacted negatively on the entire luxury sector and Rolls‑Royce was not immune to these developments.
The slump took the shine off some otherwise decent results from Rolls-Royce. It delivered a total of 3,785 new cars globally during 2015, down from a record high of 4,063 in 2014.
Rolls-Royce sales can give a good insight into which parts of the global economy are hot, or not.
In 2015, it says it managed a "strong performances in all global regions", apart from China. That includes record sales were reported in Asia Pacific (up 13%), the Middle East (up 4%) and North America (up 6%).
It also grew sales in these countries:
- Korea: up 73%
- Japan (up 7%),
- Qatar (up 21%),
- Russia (up 1%),
- UK (up 2%)
- South Africa (up 7%).
And apparently it sold more "super-luxury" cars (costing €200,000 or more) than anyone else.
But China's problems ended a five-year run of rising sales.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive, says it was a tough 12 months:
"2015 was a year of tremendous challenge for the entire luxury industry. I am very proud of our success which was achieved against a backdrop of considerable global uncertainty."
Here's the full statement released a few minutes ago.
Three months ago, Müller-Ötvös admitted being surprised by the rapid developments in China, and cited Beijing's anti-corruption drive as one factor. He told the BBC that:
The whole anti-corruption campaign… is very much around investigating where your money is from, to whom you are related and so on and so forth.
That of course scares people who are quite affluent, and no one wants to be visible currently in that kind of environment and people are shying away from… obvious luxury goods, and that is not only true of cars but for jewellery and for precious watches and so on."
Britain's top tax official, Lin Homer of HMRC, has surprised us by resigning today.
As my colleague Sean Farrell points out, her tenure has been marked by criticism over the way HMRC tackled tax avoidance by large companies, among other issues:
Homer, who was made a dame in the New Year honours list, has been the subject of political controversy during her tenure.
She revealed in February that most UK clients of HSBC's Swiss business who settled with the tax authorities did so under an extraordinarily lenient agreement. Homer also apologised in November that HMRC's giant call centre had failed to answer a quarter of the 50m calls it received each year.
More here:
There are signs that China's deteriorating economy is bottoming out.
That's according to new monthly economic indicators published by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) today, based on the latest economic data.
But the Paris-based think-tank also sees signs that the UK recovery is faltering, while the eurozone continues to grow slowly and steadily.
The financial markets could be on track for a rough year, having posted the worst start to a new year ever.
Tim Edwards, senior director of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices, has pulled together some charts showing how week 1 of the year often sets the tone.
Major markets lost around 5% last week, so this chart really doesn't bode well.
But at least the opening week isn't as important as early September — a time dominated by European elections, and investors returning to their desks after their holidays.
Edwards explains:
Historically speaking, years that have started badly have more frequently ended badly – and to a greater extent than might be supposed, given the expected impact of a single week's performance. However, those who wish to divine the market's yearly performance from that of a single week might be better off waiting until September.
One bad week doesn't make a recession, but this research from JP Morgan suggests the global economy has come off the boil in the last month or so:
Copper hits new seven-year low
It's situation-as-normal in the commodities market this morning, with copper dropping to its lowest price since spring 2009.
Copper had managed a brief rally at the turn of the year, but has been (predictably) hit by the latest turmoil in China's markets.
Any recovery could be a few weeks away, at least, according to analyst Daniel Hynes of ANZ in Sydney:
"Expectations coming into 2016 were for a better macro environment, but the likelihood is that we're not going to see any real rebound until well after the Chinese New Year."
Wall Street is expected to rise when trading begins in four hours time.
Perhaps investors are becoming less skittish about China, and turning their attention to other issues. The next US earnings season begins this week, with major companies reporting how they fared in the last three months.
That will show how the American economy is faring, as David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management explains:
These numbers will still be impacted by lower oil prices and a higher dollar. However, the year-over-year comparisons on these issues are easier than in the third quarter and should result in a return to positive year-over-year growth in operating earnings.
Overall, the US economy isn't booming, profits aren't soaring and China isn't out of the woods.
Interesting developments in Greece overnight – the country has a new opposition leader.
And the new man, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is a serious reformer with the ability to shake up the Greek economy should he take power one day.
Our Athens correspondent, Helena Smith, explains why it matters:
For Greece's shattered business and finance worlds, the election of the reform minded Harvard-educated Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the helm of the main opposition New Democracy is generating thinly disguised excitement this morning.
Aides are talking of the centre-right party "undergoing" a Tony Blair moment – albeit 15 years late. At 47, Mitsotakis not only speaks the language of realpolitik, his innate cosmopolitanism and experience in banking are of natural appeal to the international creditors keeping the debt-stricken country afloat.
The secret of Mitsotakis is that he will appeal to social democrats, pro-European liberals who now want Greece to change through reform.
To date, the leftist prime minister Alexis Tsipras has been given a free reign because of the power vacuum that the weak opposition has presented. Mitsotakis sees himself in the tradition of European progressives: although fiercely pro-market his stance on issues from gay rights to greens is decidedly moderate and forward looking.
By moving New Democracy to the centre, the newly installed leader will not only give Tsipras a run for his money but force him to implement the pro-market €86bn bailout program if he wants to stay in power. That automatically increases the chances of early elections.
In that sense Sunday's vote may well be a ground-breaking event of potentially seismic repercussions – a major challenge not only for Tsipras but New Democracy itself. With 75 % of the vote counted Mitsotakis had won 51.6 % against 48.4% for his challenger Vangelis Meimarakis widely identified with the old political establishment.
Even if New Democracy collapses in disarray – and as it is bitterly divided this is not ruled out – Mitsotakis may well attract support from the centre left who see in him a viable alternative for reform. His surprise win over Meimarakis (despite his name conjuring old-school nepotism as the scion of a political dynasty) is a first step in that direction.
In a week's time, high-flying members of the global elite (plus a bunch of journalists) will gather in Davos for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF).
It's a chance to discuss the global situation, cut deals, and plot the way ahead – at a crucial time for the world economy. But this year, Angela Merkel won't be there.
Instead, the German chancellor will stay at home to deal with an escalating domestic crisis over migration, following scores of assaults and robberies at Cologne on New Year's eve.
The FT got the story last night, saying:
With a lot on her plate, she [Merkel] had already decided well before the Cologne attacks not to make her regular trip to the Davos World Economic Forum, the global leaders' gathering this month.
Merkel's camp insist there's nothing unusual here:
Merkel doesn't go to Davos every year – she skipped 2014 after suffering a skiing injury. But generally, she's appeared to enjoy WEF – and I suspect she'll be missed.
But given the growing criticism at home over her refugee strategy, this probably isn't the time to be rubbing shoulders with Davos Man (and Woman).
Morgan Stanley: Oil could hit $20 per barrel
The recent gyrations in the markets are is forcing City economists to rip up their oil price forecasts.
Morgan Stanley has predicted that Brent crude could slide to as low at $20 per barrel this year, if the US dollar continues to strengthen [any commodity priced in dollars would fall if the US currency goes up in value]
"Given the continued U.S. dollar appreciation, $20-$25 oil price scenarios are possible simply due to currency.
"The U.S. dollar and non-fundamental factors continue to drive oil prices."
The fundamentals of oil aren't great either, given the risks from China. That's why French bank SocGen has taken a knife to its predictions too. It now reckons Brent will average $42.50 per barrel this year, not almost $54….
Relief as yuan strengthens
There's drama in the international currency markets, where the Chinese currency has strengthened against the US dollar.
The yuan has gained 1% in so-called 'offshore trading', reaching a one-week high of 6.6170 yuan to the US dollar.
That comes after Beijing fixed the on-shore yuan at a stronger level than last week, at 6.5807 yuan to $1. That's a gain of around 0.2%, which could be taken as a signal that China isn't planning a major yuan devaluation.
And that is helping to push shares higher in Europe – where the German DAX and French CAC are now around 0.8% higher.
Here's our news story about today's ructions in the Asian markets:
Experienced City economist and China-watcher George Magnus has written about the China crisis in the Financial Times.
He points out that the big worry isn't China's stock market, but the possibility of credit defaults.
And there's a lot of potential for problems here. China's corporate and local government debt burden has swelled to around 250% of GDP, by some measures, up from 'only' 100% in 2008.
With the economy slowing, some defaults could be inevitable. But as Magnus explains, authorities are more likely to keep weak borrowers afloat:
Even though government officials speak occasionally about the need to allow corporate defaults and restructuring, and recognise bad debts in the banking system, the political and institutional blockages to such outcomes are formidable. If they could be overcome, adjustment might be softened, for example, by significant tax cuts for households and spending transfers from the state to the private sector. But the political will is not there.
Instead, all we are likely to see is more credit easing, in the wake of the six initiatives since late 2014 to cut interest rates and banks' reserve requirements, albeit to no economic effect. The credit binge, then, will continue until it can't.
Weak oil drags ruble to record low
The oil price is heading towards new 11-year lows this morning, giving the Russian ruble another knock.
Brent crude has shed 3%, or around one dollar per barrel to just $32.58, close to last week's lows.
That heralds more pain for oil producers in the Middle East, and also Russia. Its currency has hit a fresh low this morning, at 76 rubles to the dollar.
There's not much panic in Europe about today's selloff in China, yet anyway.
The French and Italian markets have crept higher at the opening, while Germany's DAX is only down 0.2%.
London stock market drops in early trading
It's another wet and gloomy morning in the City.
And that matches the mood in the markets, where the FTSE 100 has dropped 21 points 0r 0.4% in early trading.
Our old friends, the mining stocks, are leading the selloff. Anglo American, Antofagasta, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto are all down between 1.6% and 2%.
They continue to be hit by fears that China could knock the global economy off course, meaning weaker demand for materials such as iron ore, copper, coal, nickel, zinc.
City experts have spent the weekend fretting about China, reports Société Générale's top currency analyst Kit Juckes:
If my inbox is anything to go by, the big market issue this weekend is whether the Chinese authorities can restore confidence in their ability to manage an orderly adjustment of the Yuan.
So what happens next?
Kit's best guess is that the Chinese economy's 'bumpy landing' continues, as Beijing struggles to rebalance its economy and embrace more free-market principles.
Even if China's some way from the inconsistent quartet of free trade, free capital mobility, independent monetary policy and a fixed exchange rate, they have moved closer and will struggle to find consistent policies.
Nervousness across Asian markets and fear of bigger capital outflows and a bigger FX move are going to go on haunting markets.
Today's selloff means that the Chinese stock market has now lost 15% of its value this year – over just 6 trading days.
The latest Chinese inflation figures are also fuelling worries over its economy this morning.
Figures released over the weekend showed that factory-gate prices have now fallen for 46 months in a row.
That suggests domestic demand is still weakening, forcing Chinese firms to charge less for their wares – which could ripple out across the global economy, driving prices lower worldwide.
China's consumer inflation rate inched up to 1.6%, from 1.5% in November.
European stocks are expected to dip this morning:
China's stock market tumbles 5%
A late rush of selling in Shanghai has sent the Chinese stock market sliding to its lowest level in over three months.
The CSI 300 index slumped by 5% to close at just 3,192 points, a drop of 169 points.
Beijing's claim that its financial system is "largely stable and healthy" (see opening post) clearly wasn't enough to stop the index hitting its lowest levels since the aftermath of the summer crisis:
Overnight, Chinese authorities fixed the yuan at a level similar to Friday – resisting any temptation to weaken its currency again.
But economists predict more scuffles in the currency wars, as Angus Nicholson of IG explains:
Global markets are still in the grips of China fears, and it is uncertain whether the Chinese government can do enough to reassure global investors.
The People's Bank of China (PBoC) fixed the CNY largely unchanged from its position on Friday. But this halt in the weakening of the currency appears to have done very little to investors' expectations that there will be further depreciation of the currency in the near future.
Introduction: Can Beijing reassure markets?
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of the world economy, the financial markets, the eurozone and business.
Brace yourselves for another week dominated by fears over China, with a dash of stock market volatility and a weak oil price thrown in too.
Equities have already posted their worst start to a New Year ever, and there's no respite as investors worry about exactly how bad the Chinese situation is.
Over the weekend, Beijing's foreign exchange regulator declared that China's financial system is robust. It said:
"China's economic fundamentals are strong.
"Foreign exchange reserves are relatively abundant and the financial system is largely stable and healthy."
But will that reassure global investors following recent heavy stock market losses, mounting pressure on the yuan, and concerns that more corporations could default on their debts?
I'll be tracking all the main events through the day….
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We were not able to concern ourselves with seed starting today. It is true what they say, there is always tomorrow.
A friend told me today that it is going to be a long season. He too has noticed that has already been significantly warmer; sooner this year. He was gearing up.
This means that we need to get our shit together.
We need checks to arrive, and seeds need to be started.
While we procrastinate, we eat.
We had a meal this evening that adequately represent how well we eat.
Simple, and without waste.
Sweet Potato Soup
3 large Sweet Potatoes, whole roasted
5 Carrots. med. dice
3 yellow onions, med dice
1/4 bulb fennel, I just actually used one thick stalk, small dice
1 head garlic, chopped
1-10# fresh ham
1.5 c. long grain white rice
2 c. veg stock
1 magnum chardonnay
1 c of tomato sauce.
1-16 oz can unsweetended coconut milk
3. bay leaf
6 Tbl Mustard Seed
2 Cinnamon Sticks
10 Cloves
Black Peppercorns
1/2 c brown sugar
3 Tbl Ginger Juice
1 Tbl tumeric
1 tsp nutmeg.
This may seem like a lot. It is. It took about a 4 days.
1. Toast 5 tbl Mustard, the Cinnamon, Clove, and bay leaf.
2. I forget the total amount of liquid. The total amount of liquid will be enough to completely submerge the 10# fresh ham. I used a 1 cup to 1 gallon ratio to make brining solution. Pour brining solution over toasting spice. Add Brown sugar and bring to boil to dissolve salt completely. Cool. Add ham.
2. I brined it for 2 days. I read somewhere that you could do it up for three days. Brine the ham at least overnight.
3. Remove the ham from the brining solution and drain. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
4. Pan sear entire ham. Place in braising dish.
5. Deglaze pan with some of the white wine. Add liquid to braising dish with ham. Hard Sautee about half onions and carrots. Quickly sweat about 5 cloves of garlic in the same pan and deglaze with the rest of the wine. Add this to the braising dish with pork in it.Adding water, bring the liquid to covering the pork by 2/3s. Add bay leaf. Cover and placeS in the oven overnight.
6. Remove pork. Toss it to scoundrels. Take braising liquid, bring it to simmer, and skim off crud.
7. Meanwhile make rice with the veg stock and the tomato sauce in a pilaf style.
8. Take the last of the onions, carrots, and the fennel. Sautee until very tender. Sweat garlic, then add the last of the mustard seed, the nutmeg, and tumeric. Cover with ham jus. Add Ginger juice. Simmer together for a while.
9. Scoop roasted sweet potatoes out of their skin and add to soup. Add coconut milk. Use and immersion blender to make soup more or less homogeneous. Then add cooked rice. Add water to adjust thickness. Cook together for 5 minutes.
It is even better the next day. It is good to share with Sadie too. Could it be our inspiration to get our asses in gear and start planting?
The ham, carrots, onions, garlic, and tomato sauce were obtained directly from the producer. The ham local to southern Oregon and USDA cerifitied. Finding USDA certified meat around here is hard because there are no local processing facalities. The pork has to be shipped as live wieght to a government approved facility few hours away, and then has to be shipped back to be sold in local marketplaces. The prices this ham, and products like it are reflected in its cost. The bureaucratic hoops that have to be jumped through are many. And the overhead cost are sustaintial. Too large for smalls producers to own, run, or operate, or cooperate. It is undermining local production of meats here in Southern Oregon. Non-USDA meat cannot be sold to the general public by way of stores or restaurants. Therefore, the market for non-USDA meats has to be out of public view.
Lets put it like this. Consumers are taught to go to the store to get stuff. If that stuff is food related items, especially meats, it has to go through USDA inspection and regulation. The overhead costs of having USDA inspected meats are most affordable to larger meat produtions. This also goes for restaurants. High costs make it difficult for small producers to get food on market shelves. People shop at markets and eat out at restaurants. Local food is not featured, and people have no other choice but to buy non-local. Here is a disconnect between producer and consumer that is an issue affecting small meat producers.
We got this ham locally from Willow Witt Rance in Ashland. It did good.


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The war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas was about to commence. Before the commencement of the battle, Yudhishtara felt that he needed the blessing of the elders. So without considering that the elders were on the other side, he got down from his chariot and walked over to the other side. With utmost devotion, he fell at the feet of Bhishma, Droanacharya and Kripacharya and asked for their blessings to win in the war.
After receiving their blessings, Yudhishtara was walking back to his own side when he suddenly turned. He looked at the Kaurava side. 'If anyone feels like fighting on the side of Dharma, you are welcome to join and fight on our side!' He shouted.
The entire Kaurava side was silent for a second. However, then one person spoke. 'I will come if you will have me!'
Yudhishtara turned and saw that it was Yuyutsu. Yuyutsu was the son of Dhirdarashtra. But he was not the son of Gandhari. He was son of Dhirdarashtra and Sauvali, a woman from the trader community.
Yudhishtara happily welcomed Yuyutsu. Probably it was complete faith in Krishna. But whatever the reason Yudhishtara looked at the Kauravas and said smugly. 'King Dhirdarashtra would now have atleast one son alive, at the end of the war!'
Yuyutsu was obviously always welcome in the Pandava side. Yuyutsu had been silently helping the Pandavas, over the years. Yuyutsu was the person who informed Yudhishtara about Duryodhana's plan to kill Bheema, when they were children. That was the reason the Pandavas were able to go in search of Bheema, as soon as he went missing.
However, at this stage, rather strangely, Vikarna said nothing. The Vikarna who had defied his brother in open court and who had supported Draupadi, because he felt it was the right thing to do, did nothing when he was given a chance to openly support the Pandavas. It could of course be that Vikarna felt that no matter what, whether his elder brother was right or wrong, it was his duty to fight for him and Vikarna was content to let himself fight for the Kauravas.
When the battle moved on to the 13th day, Drona had formed the Chakravyuha and had trapped the young Abhimanyu inside it. Inside the Vyuha, the young Abhimanyu massacred every Kaurava in sight. Looking at his technique, Dronacharya decided that Abhimanyu could not be defeated as long as he had a bow and arrow in his hands. It was for this reason that Dronacharya ordered a hoard of Kaurava warriors to attack Abhimanyu at the same time. This was against the laws of war. But then no one said anything.
The lone voice which spoke against this was again Vikarna. 'This is breaking the rules of war!' he exclaimed aghast at his own teacher.
Dronacharya looked angrily at Vikarna. 'Did the Pandavas follow the law when they killed Bhishma using Shikandi?' Drona snapped.
So this time too Vikarna's words went in vain and all the Kaurava warriors together killed the sixteen year old Abhimanyu.
Hearing the death of Abhimanyu, Arjuna swore that he was going to kill Jayadratha who was the one who made sure that Abhimanyu was all alone in the Chakravyuha, without any backup. Arjuna swore that if he did not kill Jayadratha by the end of the day, he was going to kill himself. Dronacharya being smart realized a golden opportunity and guarded Jayadratha inside three Vyuhas.
But then it was Arjuna they were talking about. When Arjuna started doing something, he did with his whole mind,body and soul. On the fourteenth day of the battle too, it did not matter to Arjuna who was before him. All that mattered to him was to kill Jayadratha. The existence of the other Kaurava soldiers probably did not even come inside his radar.
Arjuna was clinically annihilating the Kaurava army trying to get to Jayadratha.
Obviously there was a catch.
After Bhishma had fallen, when Dronacharya had taken over the reigns as the General of the Kaurava army, Dronacharya had promised Duryodhana that he was going to bring Yudhishtara captive to the Kaurava prince. However every time Dronacharya tried to take Yudhishtara captive, he was thwarted by Arjuna and Krishna. Now with Arjuna deep inside the enemy territory, Dronacharya set out to capture Yudhishtara.
However both Arjuna and Krishna had anticipated this and asked Satyaki and Bheema to protect Yudhishtara.
Satyaki has a very interesting story in the war. Satyaki was a Yadava. Before the beginning of the war, Krishna had assigned the entire Yadava army to fight for the Kauravas. So the Yadava army fought for the Kauravas. Despite this Satyaki fought for the Pandavas because he was a disciple of Arjuna. As Arjuna had taught him the use of weapons, Satyaki supported his Guru in the war.
When Dronacharya attacked Yudhishtara, both Satyaki and Bheema fought off the acharya. However in this short and fierce battle, Yudhishtara lost sight of Arjuna.
Fearing the worst, Yudhishtara sent Satyaki after Arjuna. Satyaki tried to convince Yudhishtara that nothing would happen to Arjuna, but Yudhishtara would not hear anything. So asking Bheema to defend Yudhishtara, Satyaki went inside the Vyugha.
However Satyaki was extraordinarily tired by the time when he reached Arjuna. In fact it was Arjuna who had to protect Satyaki from Bhurishravas. And so Satyaki could not give any message to Yudhishtara, about the well-being of Arjuna.
And so back to the Pandavas, Yudhishtara steadily grew worried as there was no news from Satyaki. Realizing that he had to send his best warrior to protect Arjuna and Satyaki, Yudhishtara sent Bheema into the Vyuha.
Having Dhrishtadyumna protect Yudhishtara, Bheema set out inside the Vyuha.
Dronacharya was standing at the rim of the Vyuha. Both Arjuna and Satyaki had bypassed the teacher because both of them respected Dronacharya. However Bheema saw no such need. To him Dronacharya was no longer worthy of respect. He was just the general of the Kaurava army. Bheema fought well and killed Drona's horses and charioteer and brought down Drona's chariot too. Drona ran to another chariot and by this time Bheema was inside the Vyuha.
Inside the Vyuha, there were two intense battles between Karna and Bheema. In the first battle Karna all but killed Bheema, completely humiliating Bheema and letting Bheema live because of his promise to Kunti to not hurt any other Pandava other than Arjuna. However in the second battle, Karna was not so lucky. Bheema fought back and fought back brilliantly. But as Bheema was about to completely disable Karna, Duryodhana sent his seven brothers to attack Bheema.
Bheema let Karna go and turned to Duryodhana's brothers. He had promised that he was going to kill everyone of Duryodhana's brothers and he had already killed 39 of Duryodhana's brothers. Seeing seven more, Bheema's eyes shone with the insanity of battle as he fell on them. But then Bheema stopped short. Because he suddenly saw who was the seventh Kaurava brother – It was Vikarna.
Bheema tried to push away Vikarna because he did not want to fight him. But in the end, the bloodlust of war won out and Bheema after a ferocious struggle killed Vikarna in battle.
As Vikarna fell dead, Bheema broke down crying. 'My Vikarna! I killed you too! War is such a hated thing!' Bheema said looking disgusted with himself. 'You were a man of Dharma! You knew what was right and were brave enough to act on it! And a wretch that I am, I was forced to kill a man of Dharma like yourself…..'
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At the moment, the world of fashion is having a big love affair with texture and what could be more fitting for this time of the year than layering it up with a whole range of luxurious fabrics?!
We love mixing it up with our styles and while we do enjoy the fairy light fabrics that feature prominently during the summer months, there is something so undeniably comforting about throwing on those layers. This season in particular is having a huge moment with mixing together different textures from the dressing up box and since it ultimately results in us being cosier than ever, we wish this look was around every autumn-winter! If you're not sure where to start when it comes to texturizing your style, here are some of the biggest fabrics to look out for.
Forget your grannies old curtains and chintz furniture, brocade has had a seriously sexy makeover. In rich colours, this textile gives an air of luxury wherever it goes, but do remember a little goes a long way to avoid looking like a period piece. Think chic little ankle boots with a block heel, clutches, and bolero jackets. With the right touch of brocade, your look will appear high end and eye-catching without being garish.
There is simply no escaping velvet this season, but why would you even want to?! Soft as silk yet cosier you can either choose between the shiningly sumptuous normal satin velvet or the funkier crushed version. We personally find that deeper colours bring out the best in velvet; divine jewel shades, blacks, navies, browns – these all lend themselves to velvet perfectly. There is something about a velvet dress that we love especially as the party season approaches, but equally a velvet fitted dinner jacket will look stunning too.
There is something about chenille that's just a tad retro but we love it nonetheless! This season it is popping up all over the high street so it's time to jump on board. Pretty much the only sane way to wear chenille is with a cosy jumper or cardigan and since we love a bit of knitwear at this time of the year, it's an easy trend to try out. Plus it is a pretty practical one since chenille doesn't bobble and is machine washable too!
Ripped denim
Perhaps one of the least practical trends to slip through on the back of textured styles is ripped denim which is a hangover from the summer. While it is a great way for showing off a tan when the weather is that little bit warmer, at this time of the year team your holier-than-thou jeans with some cool patterned tights for a look that looks really cool without you feeling the chill. Have some fun playing around with texture this season – you might just be surprised at some of the great looks you can create!


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Qualcomm is is working with its Snapdragon 820 chip, which will launch later this year. At the heart of the 820 is Qualcomm's first ever cognitive computing platform called "Zeroth", which was first demoed at CES in January.
Zeroth will act as an 'active' personal assistant, rather than a 'passive' one. A modern smartphone has around 10 sensors attached to it, which are constantly absorbing information. Zeroth will use those sensors, process that data and actively make decisions for you to improve your smartphone experience.
A good example of Zeroth in use is smartphone photography. Typically users rarely venture outside of the automatic settings – few tinker with manual controls to optimise pictures. This is where Zeroth will take over, as Qualcomm's VP of marketing Tim McDonough explains.
"We trained Zeroth how to recognise the scene that you typically use when you have to manually select. Landscape, portrait and low-light – all those settings you can use but nobody does. Zeroth knows if it's outside, inside, daytime or night-time. We also taught it to recognise objects."
"If I point it at my hand, it will know that it's a hand and a watch. So you combine the data 'is this an inside shot or an outside shot', 'is it a beach, a mountain, a flower or a piece of fruit.' What you end up with is scene-data and object data, then you really choose the perfect settings to take the best picture."
Zeroth will also index your pictures and make them searchable by keywords. For example, searching for 'me at the beach' will find the correct pictures because Zeroth knows what you and the beach look like.
Qualcomm is hoping that by releasing the SDK, developers will find interesting ways to use Zeroth and fulfil its potential. It's also hoping that Zeroth represents a significant enough jump in technology that will put some distance between itself and the competition, whilst winning back business from the likes of Samsung and other OEMs. McDonough is confident the 820 will do just that.
"We win business based on having tech that no one else has. And that there's a big enough difference to the alternatives. That's how the pendulum has swung back over the years. With the 820, we're going to really ratchet up the differentiation."
"We're going to offer something so different that people just have to have it."
The 820, will have its own built-in LTE modem, helping reduce costs, that the Exynos has separately.
Rumors still saying Samsung will built the Qualcomm`s Snapdragon 820 chip with 14nm.
The 14nm process will allow smaller and less costly chips, and better power efficiency.
The move to Samsung for chip fabrication may also be an attempt by Qualcomm to win a place for the chip in Samsung's next Galaxy S flagship smartphone due out in 2016.
For the latest Galaxy S6 phone, Samsung chose to use its own Exynos chip, rather than the Snapdragon 810.
Qualcomm is expected to sample the Snapdragon 820 chip to their customers the 2H 2015.


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Seeking to enhance its position in the enterprise software market, Microsoft Korea has teamed up with 40 local IT firms, including solutions providers, system integrators and hardware companies, to etablish a .NET solutions providers association that includes Hewlett-Packard Korea and Unisys Korea, along with local firms such as Camis and Kointec.
To date, Microsoft Korea and its partners have each provided their own solutions. However, aiming to spread Web services, Microsoft Korea and the other members of the association plan to collaborate in developing tools, establishing solutions centers and promoting joint efforts in order to raise awareness about Microsofts .NET Web services.
Byung-Hyung Park, president of Camis and the chairman of the .NET Solutions Association, stated that "the establishment of the association will lead to next-generation business based on the Windows environment. Microsofts Vice President of Marketing for the Asia-Pacific area and Japan, and several of the companys technology directors have visited Korea for the launch of this association. We anticipate that this association will serve as an opportunity to advance .NET around the world."
"This is the first time anywhere in the world that a .NET solutions association is launched. Moreover, the fact that solutions providers have organized this association will draw attention from headquarters or branches in the Asia-Pacific region. Our achievement will be a role model for other countries," said a spokesman for Microsoft Korea.
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Not everyone is impressed with the new effort, however. Some companies remain skeptical, pointing out that the association consists mainly of small and midsize companies, not market leaders.
A spokesman for IBM Korea commented, "IBM has been cooperating since 2002 with solutions partners and ISVs to develop a Web services ecosystem. Large companies use our WOW [Web services On Websphere] center to share technologies and information and extend markets."
IBM Korea argued that the company maintains global partnerships with major application providers, including SAP and Siebel, and is ready to cooperate with its partners Korean branches if needed, while Microsoft is betting on partnerships with small and medium-sized businesses.


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SOTW- Episode 002- Ostara
Welcome to the 2nd Episode of SOTW! Feather and LeFay discuss the upcoming Wiccan Sabbat.. Ostara and the following Esbat -Storm Moon!
You can find notes to the show, post comments or material you would like to see covered in our show on the SOTW Blog page!
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A substantial villa sleeping 10/12
Na Macaret, Menorca
A substantial two-storey detached villa with large private swimming pool. Can Vincent is set in its own large grounds, offering spacious and comfortable accommodation (6 bedrooms).
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom with two modern bathrooms. There is a fully equipped kitchen/utility room incorporating oven, hob, extractor, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, toaster, electric kettle, coffee maker, etc. The kitchen leads to a spacious lounge/dining room with dining table and chairs, 3 sofas, digital TV, DVD, and CD music system.
French doors from the lounge and dining area open on to the large covered balcony/terrace overlooking the garden and sea views. There is ample space for outdoor dining .
On the ground floor is a separate apartment with lounge/diner, open-plan kitchen with cooker and fridge-freezer.
There is bath/ shower room/WC and two bedrooms (one double, one twin).
Also on the ground floor is a garage/storage room. To the rear of the garage is a large bedroom overlooking the pool with three single beds. This room is ideal for teenagers.
There is also a utility/pool room which has a washing machine, tumbles dryer and drinks fridge.
There is a bathroom/shower and WC off this room.
The large plot of more then 1500m2 offers a high degree of privacy and an excellent outside environment for the larger party seeking space and solitude. To the front of the villa is off-street parking, lawn and a Mediterranean-style garden area.
To the rear is a large swimming pool with shallow and deep ends ( 10x5m with a slide) An extensive tiled terrace surrounds the pool area which includes a huge pergola covering a large dining table and chairs. There are many sun loungers and a brick-built BBQ.
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Following from George Benjamin and Martin Crimp's marvelous production, Written on Skin – which was performed at the Royal Opera House in 2017 – their third opera, Lessons in Love and Violence carries the duo's (composer and librettist) signature trademark: transcending compelling storytelling with exquisite sound worlds.
Working together, again, with director, Katie Mitchell and set designer, Vicki Mortimer Lessons in Love and Violence conveys a contemporary adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's harrowing play on the reign of Edward II. Written on Skin (see my 2017 review here) has a rich landowner who forces his wife to eat the heart of her secret lover without knowing it. Here the cruelty and abuse ensue when the King's cold-blooded wife, Isabel (outstandingly performed by Barbara Hannigan) drops a priceless pearl in a glass of vinegar and dangles it, like a carrot, in front of a group of impoverished people.


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IBM beat expectations in its second-quarter 2013 earnings, despite a shortfall of 12 percent in its Systems and Technology revenue.
Excluding a $1 billion "workforce rebalancing" charge, IBM exceeded analyst expectations and reported earnings per share(EPS) of $3.91, which beat analyst expectations of $3.77 per share.
With the restructuring, IBM net income dropped 17 percent, from $3.9 billion in the second quarter of 2012 to $3.2 billion this year. Big Blue also saw total revenues fall for the quarter. Total revenues for the second quarter of 2013 of $24.9 billion were down 3 percent from the second quarter of 2012.
"The workforce restructuring had significant impact on our year-to-year profits," said Mark Loughridge, IBM senior vice president and chief financial officer, in a call with analysts.
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IBM has been under pressure since falling short in revenue and net income in the first quarter, missing its earnings estimates for the first time in eight years. At that time, IBM decided to launch a restructuring effort that would cost the company $1 billion in severance and other expenses related to trimming its workforce. According to the Alliance@IBM, an IBM employee organization, more than 3,000 jobs have been eliminated in this round of layoffs.
"In the second quarter, we delivered strong performance in our higher-value software and mainframe businesses and again significantly increased our services backlog on growth in new business," said Ginni Rometty, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer, in a statement.
"Going forward, we will continue investing in our strategic growth initiatives, acquiring and divesting capabilities, re-balancing skills and taking action in the areas that are not performing. We expect continued improvement through the second half of the year and remain confident that we will achieve our increased 2013 operating EPS expectation of at least $16.90, excluding the $1 billion workforce rebalancing charge in the second quarter."
Loughridge said a substantial second-half gain IBM was expecting in its prior view of earnings per share will not likely be achieved the end of 2013. As a result, the company updated its prior full-year EPS expectations, including the impact of a second-quarter $1 billion workforce rebalancing charge, to at least $16.25, with the net impact of $0.45 driven by the elongated discussions for its larger divestiture project.
Not going into any detail on this divestiture project, Loughridge said IBM has a "very disciplined M&A process" and the company would not under price or rush a divestiture just to close it in 2013.


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Did you know that 58% of people who own smartphones have used them for store-related shopping? It's no surprise that ecommerce and brick-and-mortar companies are all working hard to bring mobile shopping options to their customers.
The real question is: are you leveraging mobile technology?
It's estimated that 63% of people expect to do more shopping on their mobile devices over the next couple of years. As mobile shopping continues to rise steadily in popularity, it's important for you to stay ahead of the game in order to maintain relationships with your customers to make sure they keep coming back for more.
With Black Friday just around the corner, now is the time for businesses to learn more about how their customers will be shopping this holiday season. My hopes are that the following infographic convinces you to leverage mobile devices:
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If you haven't considered creating a mobile strategy, I hope the data above convinced you. If it didn't, just think about your parents…chances are they have a smart phone. With all the people using smart phones these days, it would be foolish not to have a mobile strategy.
72% of tablet users making purchases on the web on a weekly basis is a statistic that should encourage you to double-check your design to ensure it is responsive. Without having a responsive or mobile-friendly design, you will be losing traffic and sales.
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Take a break from typing by ah….dance typing…with a creepy doll on your hand.
Archive for June, 2007
Dancing with myselfWednesday, June 13th, 2007
Director of National Intelligence punked by PowerPointMonday, June 11th, 2007
Reminds me of all the client docs I've received with 'private' notes and changes showing upon opening.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the highest intelligence agency in the country that oversees all federal intelligence agencies, appears to have inadvertently released the keys to that number in an unclassified PowerPoint presentation now posted on the website of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). By reverse engineering the numbers in an underlying data element embedded in the presentation, it seems that the total budget of the 16 US intelligence agencies in fiscal year 2005 was $60 billion, almost 25% higher than previously believed.
link (via ministryoftech)
In-house window feederSunday, June 10th, 2007
A great way to fuck with your cats.
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How about 10?Sunday, June 10th, 2007
Kidding, but there are a few on the list that got me. Many are softballs though. Chromosome? Irony? Photosynthesis? Plagiarize? Impeach? I'm thinking the book might expand past the basic definition, or not:
"The words we suggest," says senior editor Steven Kleinedler, "are not meant to be exhaustive but are a benchmark against which graduates and their parents can measure themselves. If you are able to use these words correctly, you are likely to have a superior command of the language."
Full list after the jump.
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Guitar warsSunday, June 10th, 2007
Ice (cubes)Thursday, June 7th, 2007
A visit to the D-Day MuseumWednesday, June 6th, 2007
A few weeks back while in New Orleans I squeezed in a last minute visit to the World War II Museum (originally the D-Day Museum). Why is the museum in New Orleans? Because of these boats, which evolved from a boat Andrew Higgins created for trappers and oil companies to use in the swamps and marshes of Louisiana.
I believe this represented the number of soldiers (dead?) from each country.
Trip out dude!Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
link (thanks alex)
Pretty, pretty butterfliesMonday, June 4th, 2007
Robot firetruckSunday, June 3rd, 2007
Earlier tonight a fire broke out down the street. Naturally I went over and snapped some shots. One truck had a bucket up with two men in it, the other just had a high pressure hose fastened to the end. I didn't see anyone with a clear view of the ladder with the hose on it at the base of the truck, so I guess they were using a video camera or remote controls from perhaps the other ladder's bucket.
I left before they were finished, so no word on whether it transformed into an Autobot.
T-Mobile DashSunday, June 3rd, 2007
Some yet-to-be-determined humidity issue KO'ed my Razr yesterday, so I headed over to Craigslist and found myself a T-Mobile Dash for $200. The kid who sold it to me had barely used it. He proved to be a shrewd salesman, not budging from his advertised price. As Craigslist never disappoints with the awkward situations, I showed up greeted by the kid's Indian father, half-dressed in an odd sheet and knowing little about any phone sale.
Upgrading to include messaging and data options will run about $34 more a month. I'm most interested to see the top speeds I'll get browsing while using the Wi-Fi instead of T-Mobile's bandwidth.
CNet's 'excellent' rating gives me some hope.
Burning to be your herbSunday, June 3rd, 2007
These cute matchbooks hold a clever secret inside. Tear out a matchstick, plant it tip first in soil and you will soon have a flower or herb garden growing. On the tip of each match are seeds already mixed to grow.
link (via dailyolive)
EnviropetsSaturday, June 2nd, 2007
I have very similar covers, but they don't have animal sounds printed on them! However they were about half the price. Anyway if you currently use foil or sara wrap each time you open a can of pet food, please switch to this reusable option.
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MFT May Card Kit Release
May 18, 2016
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This is the shock new revelation coming from the American Creationist's Movement (ACM).
According to the ACM the world is only 6000 years old. This is in stark contrast to scientists claims that the world is in fact closer to being between four and five billion years old. Scientists, (whom the ACM believe only exist as tools of Satan to disprove the existence God), have based their evidence on, well basically science.
On the other hand the ACM have based their research on a system they call "faith".
Faith, they claim is the best and only method for making such predictions as it's not bogged down with the so called traditional methods of proof.
By using the faith system, the exact age of the Earth can be pinned down to a single day. Man and dinosaurs roamed the planet together and the so called "ice age" was merely a cold snap. The entire universe was constructed in just seven days, well six actually if you allow for a day a rest day.
It has to be said that the faith system does offer a breath of fresh air to traditional teaching methods. It no longer takes many years of study and dedication to prove or disprove a theory. The entire faith system can be learned in less than an hour.
The ACM is gaining momentum and claiming new devotees from the scientific community.
Professor Stephen Hawkwind, (not to be confused with the 70's rock band that had a massive hit with Silver Machine) is slowly warming to the ACM's approach to scientific research.
Professor Hawkwind said, "In order to determine the distance to the nearest star, a firm grounding in many different disciplines of science is needed. These include physics, mathematics, telemetry as well as a thorough understanding of Newton's 3 laws of motion and Einstein's theory of relativity. Employing the faith system of calculation is much easier."
As an example, professor Hawkwind went on to show that using (traditional scientific methods) the nearest star to earth was calculated to be about 4.27 light years away. That's 186,000 x 60 x 60 x 365 x 4.27 miles. That is a very big number. By using the faith method of calculation we can get that number down to less than 1000 miles. "I really don't know why we didn't think of it before". He said.
Professor Hawkwind's new book entitled, "A very, very, very, very brief history of time" is out soon.
Supermarkets have also been quick to jump on the faith bandwagon. For Example;
Customer: "This packet of sausages in well past its sell by date"
Shop owner: "That sir is the scientific label, put there by Satan himself. If you look on the back the creationists label proves that the sausages are only three seconds old"
Customer: "Fantastic, I'll take them"
As long as there are witches and warlocks around prepared to boil their scientific theories in the devils sulphur fuelled caldron, this debate is set to continue.
All this reporter can say is; "Armageddon the hang of this, are you?"
If like me you're still humming the tune of Silver Machine in your head and thinking, was that really in the charts forty years ago? The answer according to the ACM is perhaps not. It may appear like it was only yesterday because it was, only yesterday. No hang on, that was The Carpenters. Shit, I got that tune in my head now.


text: News item | 2012-04-26 | 13:55 PM E-mobility news: Multi-modal mobility concept to Region Hamburg The project included demonstrations with battery-powered Smart Fortwo Electric Drive and Daimler E-CELL along with the supply of these vehicles. Vattenfall also contributed to the building of a public charging infrastructure. The aim with this Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development sponsored project was to gain insight into the use of vehicles in commercial fleets as well as to plan, construct and make use of a charging infrastructure in public streets. All means of transports available to customers Integrated mobility concepts give the customer the opportunity to utilize all means of transport. Low-emitting electric vehicles are combined with the wide variety of public transport and the necessary charging infrastructure. This has been demonstrated within the project. One of the focal points of this pilot region project was the practical testing of battery-powered vehicles in commercial transports, particularly in fleet operations. The project included demonstrations with 50 battery-powered Smart Fortwo Electric Drive and Daimler E-CELL (both using a 16.5kWh lithium-ion battery) along with the supply of these vehicles and their charging infrastructure. Another part of the project was building a public charging infrastructure with 100 charging points at 50 public sites, half of which were installed by Vattenfall. Charging posts installed in public places The public charging posts were installed in streets, car parks and park-and-ride areas. The electric vehicles could also be charged at the DB car-sharing stations near the railway stations in the city area. Vattenfall provided the participating fleet operators with charging boxes. Other services included the supply of electricity and the development of new billing solutions. In particular, customers who did not have their own charging facilities at home charged their vehicles at these public charging posts in the city. Findings from tests with the "managed charging" solution enabled operators to optimize the use of wind power for EV charging. That means that the charging customer could contribute to a more optimal feed of fluctuating wind power into the grid. More information Additional information about the project "E-Mobility - Hamburg drives with green power" can be found at: About the Model Region Hamburg (in German, new window) www.elektromobilitaethamburg.de (in German, new window) Final Project Report: "Einsatz von elektrisch angetriebenen Pkw und Aufbau einer Ladeinfrastruktur in der Modellregion Hamburg – hh=more", 2011 (in German) Contact person: Franziska Schuth E-mail Visit Newsroom


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SESSION 5 – Cyber-Security. Mitigating Corporate Exposure to Cyber-Crime
In the last two decades, cyber-crime in all its forms evolved from a limited practice, involving top skills in programming and communication networks, to a worldwide spread phenomenon that affects both individuals and organisations and that does not necessarily require special know-how. In some cases, the technology itself and its inappropriate use facilitate cyber-crime. This session is meant to discuss how exposed are companies to this phenomenon and which are the most common types of cyber-attacks and breaches that affect them.
It is highly important for both Ethics & Compliance professionals and other specialists to realise that cyber-security is not only the job of the IT&C Managers or Chief Information (Security) Officers, but also theirs. The recent developments in the regulatory field and the incidents that left a mark on many public and private organisations lead to a discussion on the necessity of establishing a permanent cooperation among various functions: from CIO/CISO and Data Protection Officer to (Ethics &) Compliance Officer, HR Manager and Legal Adviser. This discussion is still in its infancy, and we hope to make one step further by raising awareness about some risks associated to cyber-crime.
Day 2 | Friday, November 11, 2016
Session Chair
Gratiela MAGDALINOIU (ISACA Romania Chapter)
How Exposed Are We Really?
Dan POPA, Information Security Manager (Orange Services)
During this presentation I will paint a general picture of the current threat environment todays' companies are facing, regardless of their business sector, describe who we are (or should be) protecting ourselves against and of course explain how those risks can be managed. The attackers today are far from what they used to be 10 or 15 years ago, both in terms of skill set and, more importantly, motivation. Understanding them is one of the first steps in learning how to defend against them.
We will also go through some common attack vectors and examples of recent attacks while focusing on people, which are probably the most important, and often overlooked, asset companies have. I will present what social engineering is and how it can be leveraged to severely impact an organization, even by attackers with rather limited technical skill sets.
Last but not least, we will discuss about what security, or lack thereof, means from a strictly financial point of view. This means describing the possible direct and indirect financial impact security incidents can have on a company, but also the financial motivation attackers have. We will also be looking at some recent statistics on the financial impact of information security breaches that will help us gain a more accurate image on what we are exposed to.
Blockchains – Creating a New Model for Trusted Business Transactions on the Cloud
Sabin POPA, Cloud Service Area Leader (IBM Client Innovation Center Romania)
For centuries, global trade has been the single greatest creator of wealth in human history and market friction the greatest obstacle to wealth. Over the years, businesses have overcome multiple sources of friction. Institutions and instruments of trust emerged to reduce risk in business transactions. Technology innovations helped overcome inefficiencies. Still, many business transactions remain inefficient, expensive and vulnerable. The internet introduced new types of friction like cybercrime which threaten to cripple even the most successful organizations.
Blockchain technology – which creates a permanent and transparent record of transactions – has the potential to obviate intractable inhibitors across industries. Distributed ledgers like blockchains are shared and write business transactions to an unbreakable chain that is a permanent record, viewable by the parties in a transaction. Blockchains shift the lens from information held by an individual owner to the cross-entity history of an asset or transaction. The most famous use of blockchain technology today is Bitcoin – the virtual currency of the Internet – while in the future it has the potential to secure most of the world's business transactions.
Sebastian PITEI, IT&C Director (ENEVO Group)


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Behind the scenes of our latest photoshoot in Hawaii
Follow our special reporter Sandrine from Sunrise Never Ends behind the scenes of a Billabong photoshoot under the Hawaiian palm trees.
"Some days, you wake up and just know you are gonna have a good day! This morning, we had a rendez-vous with Tara, aka Lady Slider, to follow her during her shoot with the beautiful Malia Murphey for Billabong Womens Europe.
First, we had to meet at Tara's on the North Shore to do Malia's make-up. After that we went to Oahu's West Coast, to a paradise like beach with turquoise water and no other soul in the bay. The spot was absolutely perfect and that's where Tara decided to shot Malia surfing.
It's no easy task, as she needs to manage all aspects of the shooting; the art direction, the light, the angles. It's fascinating to see all the work that goes into the shoot, find out how much of a pro she is. Everything has been carefully thought in advance, except the spot, which needs to be chosen at the last moment because only the waves can't be planned or locked down.
From there we move south to find three palm trees that were incredibly photogenic. The water, if possible, seems even more turquoise as the sun rises in the sky and we can see turtles dancing in the waves and a parrot playing in the air. When we walk down the road we get the feeling that Hawaii is the perfect backdrop for a photo shoot.
After a lunch break in a healthy vegan cafe, we head in the direction of the Surf and Paddle Guest House, Rico Leroy's home in Haleiwa on the North Shore. It is ideally placed on the beach and the guesthouse will serve as a backdrop for the afternoon's shoot.
Annie, Tara's dog, wants absolutely to take part in the action and, like us, can't stop noseying around the tropical deco house. There are trophies from competition on the shelves, surf deco and a vintage aloha spirit. It looks like it's deliberately decorated for the shoot and perfectly suits the Billabong collection.
At the end of the day we finish this beautiful afternoon watching the sunset, with a cocktail of course. As we look at the ocean from the terrace, we can't stop laughing thinking of the beautiful sunny day we spent with these amazing girls."


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More things in Terminator Salvation that made no sense. *SPOILERS*
Skynet is guarded by exactly one terminator without a gun.
Despite the fact that it is demonstrated that terminators can be created to exactly replicate the appearance and voice of people they've captured to infiltrate or lure the Resistance into traps, Skynet chooses to keep Kyle Reese alive to lure John Connor into a trap.
Seriously, what possible reason could Skynet have for keeping Reese alive? Killing him ensures that John is never conceived. Even if you're willing to argue the grandfather paradox here, you have to admit, it couldn't fucking hurt.
Apparently, you can jump into the ocean from a helicopter and just swim down and enter a nuclear submarine without any kind of diving gear.
The resistance has the talent and technology to perform a heart transplant.
The enormous ten-story tall Harvester robots are capable of astounding feats of ambush. They're big, but they can walk on tippy-toes.
They also moo.
Blair is willing to betray her entire race and everyone who was willing to fight and die with her for a robot she's known for less than two days and is unquestionably some kind of trap created by Skynet.
Terminators have highly-unstable nuclear power cells which would be much more effective as weapons against the Resistance than robots with guns.
These power cells apparently weren't in the terminators destroyed in the first two movies.
John Connor is immune to radiation, because he's usually within a few hundred yards of these nuclear explosions when they occur.
Skynet has no idea where the Resistance is, even though there's a lake full of amphibious snake terminators in the lake two hundred yards outside their main base. Nor do these aquatic robots aid Skynet in any way to find the nuclear submarine serving as the Resistance HQ. In the ocean. The watery place you'd want your swimming robots to be.
Wouldn't it have been simpler to simply stuff Marcus full of explosives and program him to explode when he encounters John?
John is a war hero among the Resistance for teaching them how to fight the machines and exposing all of their weaknesses like, uh, shooting them a lot and running away.


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Is a 3 point hitch hookup for a backhoe onto a tractor good? Sub-frame hookup is probably better, but how about the 3 point hitch hookup? Thanks. John.
1) I've read that dealers occasionally see a tractor with the back end of the transmission ripped open, from driving around and hitting a bump with a 3-point backhoe. That much weight tugging on the upper link is more than the transmission casting was designed for.
2) I have a 3-point backhoe that was sold together as OEM by both Yanmar and Kubota around 1980. It works ok in my application, taking out orchard stumps and the related lateral roots. But it is obvious the strength is intentionally limited, to not overstress the mounting points.
For example it won't lift enough weight to use it as a crane, or even swing side to side with the bucket heaped if I'm out of level and the swing would go uphill. Plenty of strength at the bucket curl which is essential to break stuff loose, but all the other functions are 'just good enough'.
It won't lift the tractor off the ground like a frame-mount backhoe. That function is handy to move the tractor to one side, to reach a little farther to the side, and I miss that ability.
Summary - a 3-point backhoe is a real compromise, sacrificing much of the capability of a frame-mount while risking damage to the tractor. Also its so heavy so far back, that if it isn't matched to the 3-point lift capacity you might not be able to get it off the ground to drive around with it.
Other applications aside from stump removal - Here's an old thread I posted, with photos. Any backhoe is a lot better than digging with a shovel!
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Great summary on the 3PH backhoe vs sub frame CA.
Because of the 3PH limitations and my worry of doing damage to my tractor I still do not own a back hoe. I've have opt'd to rent a trac hoe when I need one. This makes me plan my work and let some things go a while until I justify to rent for a day or two but for me this has been the best choice.
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"…Anbar has joined the fight against terror," say Senator Joe Lieberman, (I-CT). Astounding words. Democrats must hate it. Drat! there's good news out there and we can't squash it – it's coming from one of our own.
Only a few months ago, Anbar was considered one of the most, if not the most, dangerous fights in Iraq.
Senator Lieberman:
When I last visited Anbar in December, the U.S. military would not allow me to visit the provincial capital, Ramadi, because it was too dangerous. Anbar was one of al Qaeda's major strongholds in Iraq and the region where the majority of American casualties were occurring. A few months earlier, the Marine Corps chief of intelligence in Iraq had written off the entire province as "lost," while the Iraq Study Group described the situation there as "deteriorating."
When I returned to Anbar on this trip, however, the security environment had undergone a dramatic reversal.
Lieberman reports that diplomacy in Anbar has been a key. Col. John Charlton, commander of the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division says:
We meet with the sheikhs every single day and at every single level.
Diplomacy in desert fatigues…forget the three-piece suit. Condoleeza, don't bother. Wouldn't you love to see a list of the "real" recommendations from our commanders on the ground, in the air and at sea? I'm not intimating that these commanders would want to blow away Iraq and be done with it. Quite the contrary. I believe they are capable of making a quicker fight of it, a cleaner fight of it, and would have "held the fort" with might and humanity.
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So i have $250/paycheck direct deposited into my other checking account, that is $500/month of money i use for whatever if i ran short from my paycheck, which was most of the time. Now that hubby will be hopefully going back to working full time since he's done with school, i have used this money to be my vehicle to fund my retirement, savings, and to pay off all my credit cards.
So here's what i have set up to be transferred per paycheck:
10th of the month:
$20 - USAA investment
$100 - ingdirect savings
$100 - pay off credit card
$220 - total
25th of the month:
$50 - USAA investment
$100 - Roth IRA
$100 - pay off credit card
$250 - total
i have the following credit cards to pay off:
target - 200 - 2 paychecks
cc #1 - 500 - 5 paychecks
cc #2 - 500 - 5 paychecks
hubby cc #1 - 3 paychecks
hubby cc #2 - 7 paychecks
i am also looking for some money that i can move also into my p2p investment but as for right now, i think this is a good set up:
-I am funding my emergency fund 5% of paycheck, need $50 more,
-Retirement -- target will be 5% of my paycheck so i need to add $50 by next year,
-$200 a month to pay off my $2200 credit card balance.. which will be in about 11 months!
and the greatest thing is my paycheck will still be intact! i didnt touch it at all to pay off these credit cards.
now that this is set in stone, i will just let this drive on its own.


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H.R. 4350, the Safe Skies Act of 2012
Rep. Cravaack introduces bipartisan aviation reform legislation
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Chip Cravaack (R-MN) and Tim Bishop (D-NY) on Monday, April 16 introduced H.R. 4350, the Safe Skies Act of 2012.
Importantly, the bill would ensure that pilot rest requirements apply to all cargo air operations.
Following the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash on February 12, 2009, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) developed a rule to address pilot fatigue for passenger flights using extensive scientific study, hearings, and industry feedback. The rule, which requires eight hours of rest between shifts, was finalized on Jan. 4, 2012. The rule is scheduled go into effect Jan. 14, 2014, but exempts cargo pilots.
"As a former cargo pilot, I understand the importance of a single standard of safety for pilots who share the same airspace and runways with passenger aircraft. I introduced the Safe Skies Act in order to apply the new, common sense standards for pilot rest to cargo pilots as well," said Rep. Cravaack.
Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to apply the rule relating to flight crew member duty and rest requirements to all-cargo operations in the same manner as they apply to passenger operations.
"Congressman Cravaack has shown real leadership today by introducing legislation to ensure that the FAA's recently enacted flight duty and rest requirements for passenger airlines equally apply to all-cargo carriers," said Independent Pilots Association President, Captain Robert Travis. "The Cravaack-Bishop Safe Skies Act of 2012 will bring the FAA's final rule back in line with Congress's original intent, one level of safety for U.S. aviation."
Rep. Cravaack serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee – where he is vice chair of the Aviation Subcommittee – the Homeland Security Committee, and the Science, Space and Technology Committee. The 8th Congressional District covers 18 counties in Northeast Minnesota.
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In 2010, it's going to be BIG BREAK for Tamil cinema industry. This movie is going to realease on 29th jan and it's going to rock.
Many of the epic movie has been released in Hollywood and this is the first time in the Tamil cinema industry.
Already the song were flowing in the net as 0's &1's. It was amazing if possible try to download it and hear it.
In the movie one song doesnt have any lyrics and i dont know how the singers sung it. And the song is "O MAHA ZEEYA"
The trailor itself shows it's fully of comic packages. there are many changes too from the ordinary movie and let us hope it's going to be a massive hit and sure we all going to enjoy a comedy movie 😛
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|"With historical authors Michael Arnold and Robert Wilton. Come
along to the Novium Museum for an exciting evening with two
historical authors.
Michael Arnold lives in Petersfield, Hampshire and has been a member of Earl Rivers' Regiment of Foote in The Sealed Knot. Traitor's Blood is the first in The Civil War Chronicles series featuring the unforgettable Captain Stryker and is followed by Devil's Charge (a Sunday Times Historical Fiction Choice of the Year) and most recently Warlord's Gold.
Robert Wilton is a diplomat, charity co-founder and writer. The latest in the prize-winning Comptrollerate-General series of historical novels, drawing on documents from the organisation's archive and exploring different crises in British history, is The Spider of Sarajevo, published on the centenary of the events it illuminates. He divides his time between Cornwall and the Balkans.
Light refreshments and an opportunity to view the museum's collection will be available at the interval.
Contact the Novium Museum for tickets 01243 775888. Tickets can also be purchased from Chichester Library, phone: 01243 777351 or email: email@example.com.
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I have my ticket, and I am looking forward to it very much... I shall report back after the event!


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We currently offer free shipping on items over $150 in Canada and the United States.
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Where are you located?
We are located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. All our items are handcrafted and shipped from here.
How did the AW by Andrea Wong collection come to be?
A few years ago, Andrea left her job designing in the world of corporate fashion. Without a real plan, but a real need for a break, she spent the summer traveling around BC and gaining inspiration from the natural surroundings of the Pacific Northwest.
After traveling, she went back into her studio and just started designing and making. She began creating bags by combining leather with these amazing textiles that she had collected over the years during her travels as a fashion designer. AW by Andrea Wong was organically created and has grown into the brand you see today.
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We currently offer wholesale to a select number of retailers. If you are interested please email us at: firstname.lastname@example.com
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How do you clean waxed canvas?
• Remove dried dirt and grit as soon as possible
• Sponge wipe with cold water only, avoid warm or hot water as it will melt the wax. If dirt is ground in, gently brush it off with a soft bristled brush (an old clean tooth brush will do just fine) and then rinse with cold water. For stubborn stains, try brushing it lightly with a small amount of mild soap (like dish soap) and then rinse with cold water.
• Hang to dry naturally away from direct sunlight in a well-ventilated area. Make sure it is completely dry before use.
• Over time you may need to re-wax your bag to maintain the waxed canvas' water-resistant properties. We recommend using an 'Otter Wax' brick. On a clean bag evenly rub the wax brick on the waxed canvas areas, making sure you avoid the leather. The rubbing action creates friction, heating up and releasing the wax. To even out the wax use a hair dry on low heat constantly moving over the canvas in a circular motion, increasing the temperature if necessary. Repeat this re-waxing process again if necessary.
• Do NOT: dry clean, machine wash, tumble dry (no dryer), iron or starch, use solvents or bleach, force dry or expose to direct flame, or expose to direct sunlight for a long period of time (such as a car window)
How do I clean my bag lining?
All AW bag linings are attached only at the opening, so they can be pulled out and hand washed with soap and warm water. Be careful to avoid getting the waxed canvas and leather wet. Hang flat to dry with wet lining pulled out.
How do I get oil out of the leather?
• Blot the excess oil from the leather with a soft white cloth. Don't rub the cloth over the leather, instead, pat it into the stain to avoid spreading the oil. Use a clean part of the rag after each blot, and continue blotting until no more oil soaks onto the cloth.
• Cover the oily spot with talcum powder or cornstarch. Use a generous amount so it's heaped on top of the stain. Rub the powder in lightly with your fingers.
• Leave the powder on the fabric for at least four hours, and preferable overnight. Shake of the excess powder, and then brush off the remaining powder with a soft cloth.
• Repeat the above if necessary.
How do I get ink out of the leather?
There are two cleaning options below. Please spot test these options on a less noticeable area first to ensure that there is no leather damage or colour stripping, as inks and sprays can vary.
Use hairspray:
• Spray hairspray onto a soft clean white clean. Don't use a coloured cloth because it can transfer dye to light coloured leather.
• Wipe the ink stain gently with a cloth, applying more hairspray as needed
• Wipe the area in a gentle circular motion
• Allow to air dry in a cool dry place
Use plain old rubbing alcohol:
• Begin by dampening a white cotton or cotton swab with the alcohol.
• Work from the outside of the stain toward the middle by dabbing with the cloth. Keep the work area small - do not spread the ink into a bigger area. You should be able to see the ink transfer to the cloth.
• Dampen a clean area of the cloth or get a new swab as you see ink coming off the prevent re-staining the garment. Gently, keep blotting away until the ink is gone. Do not scrub harshly as that can remove colour and a layer of the leather.• Allow the garment to air dry after or between treatments. Once the ink is removed, treat the garment with leather condition to help it remain supple and smooth
The best option for leather care is to use a leather spray or conditioner after cleaning, this applies to general up keep as well. Spot test and follow the instruction on the bottle, as the results may vary.
Please note these above cleaning options are suggestions. Please clean at your own risk. For stubborn leather stains do not attempt to clean them yourself and see a leather cleaning specialist.


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Monday, December 9, 2013
R1100S Progress
She's cleaned up quite well. No nasty surprises which was nice, but she definitely needed some love and service. I've replaced the majority of the rusty fasteners with stainless ones, flushed all the hydraulics, cleaned the K&N, cleaned up most of the bike, and polished and waxed all the bodywork. I just need all the fluids I ordered to show up so I can change the oil in the motor, gearbox, and final drive. Then some fresh rubber and we'll be aces. It's amazing how spiders love old motorcycles, every crevice of this bike must have had a spiders nest in it.
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