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How to Dress Children Properly for Snow
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In this Article:Understanding How to Dress for SnowChoosing the Right Tops and BottomsKeeping Extremities and Faces WarmCommunity Q&A13 References
Playing in the snow is a great way for kids to spend a snow day or just make the most of winter weather, get exercise, and have fun. Learn how to dress children properly before they go out in the snow to keep them warm and safe from severe problems like frostbite and hypothermia.
Part 1
Understanding How to Dress for Snow
1Dress in multiple layers. Dress children in at least three layers before they go out in the snow: a base layer, which wicks moisture away; a middle layer, which insulates warmth; and an outer layer, which offers warmth as well as moisture and wind protection.
- The American Pediatrics Association suggests that a good general rule is to dress children in one more layer than an adult would wear in the same conditions.[1]
- You can adjust these layers based on climate and conditions by adding more than one middle layer, or doing without the middle layer or a removable coat liner.
- Encourage kids to come inside to put on an extra layer if they're cold, or remove a middle layer if they are overheating.
2Stick to wool and synthetics. When buying base layers and socks in particular, favor synthetic fabrics and natural wool over garments made with cotton. Cotton is a hydrophilic fiber, meaning it absorbs and retains moisture easily, trapping cold moisture against the body and increasing health risks.[2]
- Good materials to look out for when you're shopping for warm layers and socks are: acrylic, polyester, wool, Merino wool, and polypropylene.
3Find waterproof outerwear. Invest in a quality coat and snow pants that are rated for a certain temperature and ability to repel moisture and wind. Choose a rating based on the lowest predicted or average temperatures for the winter in your area.
- Know that there is a difference between "waterproof" and "water-resistant," with the latter being less effective at keeping moisture out of the garment. Check the label and ratings on coats and pants before you buy them.[3]
- Treat outerwear with spray-on durable water repellant (DWR) to increase effectiveness or re-treat an older garment to maintain its performance.
4Choose outerwear in bright colors. Dress children with outerwear in bright colors so that they are visible in contrast to the snow and seen by other pedestrians and nearby drivers through any snowy conditions.
- Get coats and snow pants with neon elements or reflective strips for extra visibility. Or add your own reflective tape to a garment.[4]
5Check weather to see if it is safe to play outside. Look at weather reports before allowing your child to play outside in the snow. Avoid sending them out if there is a snow storm, high winds, or other winter weather approaching, or if it is nearing sundown.
- If the temperature or wind chill (the "real feel" that takes into account wind) is at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less. Make sure kids go out for only short intervals, or not at all if the temperature and wind chill are very low.[5]
- Periodically call children inside to check them for signs of frostnip or frostbite, whether or not they complain of being cold. Check the head, face, ears, hands, and feet for loss of color or redness, or reports of numbness or tingling. Run affected areas under warm (not hot) water until sensation returns.[6]
Part 2
Choosing the Right Tops and Bottoms
1Get a top and bottom base layer. Dress children in a base layer for the legs and for the upper body. Base layer garments should fit snugly against the body, be breathable, and dry quickly, so as not to hold cold moisture against the skin.
- Buy base layers made from thin wool, polyester, and other synthetic materials. Avoid cotton, as it absorbs moisture easily but is slow to dry, causing remaining moisture around the body to get cold and remain wet.[7]
- Long Johns or thermal underwear are good choices for a base layer, as long as they are made from a moisture-wicking material and not cotton.
2Add a shirt or light jacket and pants. Over the base layer, dress your child in a warm long sleeve shirt, sweater, or fleece jacket. Pull on light sweatpants or other thin, stretchy, and comfortable pants or leggings. These should fit over your child's base layer and under coats and pants.
- Many people choose to forgo a middle layer for the legs, as legs are more easily kept warm by movement, and bulk accumulates here easily and begins to restrict movement. Use your discretion and listen to your child about their comfort.
- Never wear denim jeans or other pants made from very heavy material, as these absorb water easily and dry very slowly.
3Top with a quality coat. Look for winter coat that is intended for snow, cold temperature, wind resistance, and water repellency. Check cold and waterproof ratings to ensure that a coat will meet the conditions of your local climate. Make sure all zippers, snaps, and other fastenings are closed when dressing the child.
- Look for coats that are long so they cover the body past the waist, and have high necks and hoods to keep the cold out from the neck and face.
- Ideally, a coat should also have plenty of ventilation methods to release sweat from the inner layers. Look for zippers under the arms that allow for ventilation when you need it, a front zipper that's easy to zip and unzip, and sleeve ends that can be loosened.
- Ensure that zipper pulls are easy to handle or modify them so that children don't have to remove gloves or mittens to zip and unzip.[8]
4Get good snow pants. Look for pants that have similar qualities as coats in regards to warmth, good construction, and wind and water resistance. Snow pants are generally thick, insulated pants meant to be worn over other layers.
- Consider snow pants in a bib or overalls style that goes over the shoulder to help pants stay on and avoid snow and cold getting in from between the coat and pants.
Part 3
Keeping Extremities and Faces Warm
1Get quality socks and boots. Choose quality socks that are 100% wool or a blend of wool and synthetic material. Invest in winter boots that are well made and well insulated, with good tread and a good rating for cold as well as waterproof ability.
- Avoid wearing more than one pair of socks, as this will only create bunching and discomfort without much extra warmth.
- Ensure that boots are not too tight, especially if wearing them with thick socks. Too-tight socks and boots can constrict blood flow, and thus heat, to the feet and toes.[9]
2Cover the head and neck with a hat and scarf. Wrap the neck and even the lower half of the face in a warm knit scarf. Tuck the ends down into the coat and zip it up to or over the scarf. Top the head with a warm beanie or hat with earflaps, then pull up the hood on the coat for extra warmth and protection.
- Ensure that the hat you dress your child in fully covers the ears and fits snugly on the head. An ear warmer headband or earmuffs may be needed additionally or instead of a hat if ears remain cold or come uncovered.
- Ski masks or balaclavas cover more of the face and can provide extra warmth. Just make sure that your child can breathe and see easily in something covering the face.
- Never dress infants or toddlers in a wraparound scarf, and supervise all children to avoid the risk of strangulation. Try a tube scarf or neck gaiter to help reduce this risk.
3Choose warm gloves or mittens. Make sure to dress kids in mittens or gloves that are thick, well-insulated, and waterproof. Mittens are ideal, as they hold more warmth inside.
- You may want to choose mittens for younger children, and gloves for when children are old enough to have more dexterity in their fingers.[10]
- Try mittens or gloves that extend up to the forearm, or even shirts that have gloves attached, to avoid getting snow and cold into the gap between coat and gloves.
- You can also buy glove liners, which provide an extra layer of warmth and moisture wicking under your regular pair of gloves.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have thick or warm gloves and don't have time to go to the store?wikiHow ContributorCommunity AnswerPut an extra pair of socks on your hands. The thicker the better.
QuestionAre waterproof pants necessary?wikiHow ContributorCommunity AnswerNo, but they can be useful if you'll be outside for a while. Layers will do the trick for a short excursion.
QuestionWhat if I don't have waterproof gloves?wikiHow ContributorCommunity AnswerEven wool or knit gloves are better than bare hands. Just use what you have available.
QuestionWhat will happen if I play in snow without gloves?wikiHow ContributorCommunity AnswerYour hands will eventually become numb with the cold, and if you neglect to address this you would risk getting frost bite, which can result in permanent nerve damage and even amputation.
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- Have extra dry layers on hand for when your child comes in needing to switch out ones that have gotten wet, or simply needs something warm and dry to change into right away when they're done.
- Anyone can get a sunburn even in the winter, and snow in fact can worsen burns, as UV rays reflect off of it and onto your skin. Apply sunscreen of 30 SPF or higher to an exposed face, chapstick with SPF on the lips, and UV-protective sunglasses, or goggles if skiing or snowboarding.[11]
- Look for snow pants with adjustable straps, coats and pants with drawstrings or elastic, and other features that will help accommodate for a growing child and allow you to get more seasons of use out of the garment.[12]
- Check weather and safety warnings before going outside with children. Avoid severe snow conditions with high winds or ice, or temperatures below 0 Fahrenheit in particular.
- Avoid getting frostbite or hypothermia by staying outside for short intervals, changing out of inner layers that are wet with melted snow or sweat, and running extremities under warm (not hot) water if they feel tingly, numb, or painful.[13]
- ↑ http://www.parents.com/fun/activities/rules-for-safe-snow-days/#page=2
- ↑ http://www.aapsm.org/socks-and-your-feet.html
- ↑ http://www.backcountry.com/sc/what-is-waterproof
- ↑ http://www.parents.com/fun/activities/rules-for-safe-snow-days/#page=4
- ↑ http://www.businessinsider.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-frostbite-or-hypothermia-2014-1
- ↑ http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/frostbite.html?WT.ac=p-ra
- ↑ http://togetherweroam.com.au/dressing-ski-kids-what-to-wear-snow-travel/
- ↑ http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/SafetyandtheEnvironment/OutdoorSafety/pages/dressing-for-the-cold.aspx
- ↑ http://www.parents.com/fun/activities/rules-for-safe-snow-days/#page=3
- ↑ http://www.tahoekidsguide.com/Dressing_Kids_for_Snow.html
- ↑ http://www.parents.com/fun/activities/rules-for-safe-snow-days/#page=5
- ↑ http://togetherweroam.com.au/dressing-ski-kids-what-to-wear-snow-travel/
- ↑ http://www.parents.com/fun/activities/rules-for-safe-snow-days/#page=8
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Mother's Day 2017: A steam train ride and bubbles in the play park.
March 27, 2017
This weekend we celebrated Mother's Day in the best way possible. With my family and a few glasses of the bubbly stuff!
In a week where I think we have all hugged our loved ones for a little bit longer following recent events it seemed only perfect timing for some quality family time.
After a great find by Mr P we headed off to spend the first part of the day visiting Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway. It is a small railway which runs a vintage steam train journey on a 50 minute round trip from Chinnor to Princes Risborough.
Mother's Day marked the first day of the new season and as a special treat all mums travelled free of charge.
On arrival we saw the steam engine attach to the old style carriages and prepare for the short journey to Princes Risborough. The smell of the steam from the engine was something special and you suddenly felt like you were in a scene from The Railway Children.
The small platform at Chinnor has room for a lovely little tea room set up in a old train carriage and a gift shop next door.
Onboard the train you are met with the vintage feel of genuine old carriages with old style seating booths and tables. We had officially been transported back in time.
As soon as we boarded Miss P was so excited and loved being sat down in a 'big girl' seat next to the window. Not counting a short train ride from the airport last year when we were in Vienna this was her first time on a train. Being an old steam engine this felt a little extra special for a first experience.
She loved it from the minute we sat down and was transfixed on the window and what was going on outside.
As we left the station the staff made their way through the carriages chatting to people. There was a refreshment trolley offering tea, coffee and light snacks. All of the mums were even given a bunch of daffodils each! It felt so special as we travelled along admiring the beautiful views of the Buckinghamshire countryside.
The train arrived at Princes Risborough in about twenty five minutes. The railway is hoping to raise money to build a small platform at the station where in the future people will be able board from here as well. They are also trying to raise money to refurbish all of the seating booths on all of the carriages.
After a short stop we headed back towards Chinnor where the platform was full of waiting passengers for the next trip. It was defiantly a popular attraction.
All of the family absolutely loved it. Kids and adults included. It is defiantly one for all ages and we would defiantly return for another trip.
Following our trip on the train we found a pub nearby with a beer garden with an impressive park. Mr P was particularly excited when he spotted the zip wire!
With the daddy's on the case for playtime the mummy's found a seating area with a view and enjoyed a few bubbles to toast ourselves for Mother's Day. We did of course join in with the play, my sister even saying it was the best time she had, had in a play park! (It's probably not best advised to always have bubbles included in playtime but it was fun for one afternoon!).
It was the perfect Mother's Day spent with all my favourite people and some sunshine thrown in too!


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One of a number of famous stolen Rembrandts
A year or so ago, I received an uncharacteristically quick response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request I had filed with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It seemed that my application for all FBI records pertaining to Raymond L.S. Patriarca would be granted, and rather soon, because another organization had filed the same request and the information was readily available. Since I was happy to receive the files in the form of a compact disk, I would have my information within weeks.
When the disk came, I could hardly wait to read its contents. The size of the data was huge, consisting of thousand of pages of scanned FBI documents about the man who ran organized crime in New England from a small, understated business office on Federal Hill, just a block away from the corner of Federal and Albro Streets where my father grew up and where I once played with my brother on my grandmother's front stoop.
As I started to read the documents, I was taken aback by how much was redacted. The Bureau is careful not to release the names of people who are still alive or to divulge information that remains pertinent to criminal investigations. It seemed like every other sentence contained a blocked-out name. How could this many people from the 1950s and '60s still be within this mortal coil? Could the water in Providence be that good?
I wasn't quite sure what I hoped to find in the files. I certainly wanted to learn more about organized crime, and Patriarca's reign was so long and so impressive that anyone interested in true crime, as am I, would undoubtedly be mesmerized by the Bureau's files. As an investigator and writer, the Patriarca FOIA files represent a veritable anthology of mafia activity in New England from the 1950s through the early 1980s. But when I started to dig in, I became disheartened by the volume and put off a comprehensive review.
The Patriarca Papers feature has been a godsend, doing the heavy lifting for me by culling out the important topics by heading and thereby creating a helpful index. I found myself on this site more often than my own FBI-produced CD. And one day, a particular heading jumped out at me: PAGE 49: Looking for a half a million Rembrandt.
I've been looking for a Rembrandt--actually, three stolen Rembrandts taken from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston--for more than a decade. I also wrote a book about Rembrandt thefts and had never heard of a Raymond Patriarca nexus. I read the FBI document and found that an unidentified individual had asked him if he knew "the thief from Boston who has the Rembrandt worth a half a million dollars. He stated that he has a guy who is willing to pay fifty to seventy-five thousand dollars for it. Raymond told him no, but he will try to find out who he is."
The conversation took place in July of 1962, so it had nothing to do with the three I seek--those were taken in 1990. Still, I was curious: what Rembrandt was it, and where is it now?
My first step was obvious. Myles Connor is the world's greatest art thief and a notorious criminal in the Boston area during the relevant period (and for many years thereafter). He certainly sounded like the perfect suspect. So I checked his autobiography, The Art of the Heist. Within, he tells of all of his criminal exploits. But there's not a whiff of a 1962 Rembrandt to be found. In fact, he doesn't mention a Rembrandt heist until he swiped a magnificent work from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in 1975. I don't believe he'd have left out a theft from more than fifty years ago.
My next suspect was Florian "Al" Monday. Al was the mastermind of a Rembrandt theft in Worcester in 1972. Though he wasn't thought of as a Boston thief, he was from Rhode Island and had ties to the Patriarca organization at the relevant time. I went over the voluminous notes I had kept from my interviews of Monday over the years and, again, there's no mention of a stolen Rembrandt ten years prior to his biggest crime.
Still curious, I pored over old newspapers and found some Rembrandt heists from the period. There were masterpieces taken in Berlin and Holland, among others. But not only were they not in the half-million dollar range, they had all been recovered. In the United States, a painting believed to be a Rembrandt titled Tobias and His Wife was stolen in San Francisco, but that was only worth about $9,000.
So, I'm left perplexed. It's one thing to know a painting is stolen. It's an entirely other thing to know an unknown painting is stolen.
I began to wonder if maybe the mysterious man who approached Patriarca knew only one great artist's name and referred to a stolen painting as a "Rembrandt" because he had never heard of, say, Frans Hals or Gerard Dou. In other words, a valuable painting equals "Rembrandt." Or, as a colleague posited, perhaps there wasn't really a painting available. Maybe it was just the criminal echo-chamber at work.I should probably just dismiss it as meaningless chatter. As far as I can see, it didn't come up again. But I'm not the sort who can just forget about a stolen masterpiece. So, as is the case with so many missing paintings, the search continues


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UCLA and Oregon had the most fans at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento for the first two rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. And they left Sunday night content with the knowledge their teams had advanced as the final 16 teams in the tournament.
But, those fans certainly did not make up all of the 16,000-plus who attended each of the six games Friday and Sunday.
Thousands of Rhode Island, Kent State, Kansas State, Creighton, Iona, and Cincinnati fans are going home happy for the experience, but sad for the outcomes.
The same can be said for some of the coaches. Smaller schools like Kent State and Rhode Island usually are only in the tournament as conference champions. So, expectations are somewhat tempered by the thought of playing the schools that are larger and have a much longer history of success.
Rhode Island was an 11-seed and upset Creighton in the first round. Head coach Dan Hurley of Rhode Island hardly sounded dismayed following his team's 75-72 loss to Oregon Sunday.
"Couldn't be prouder obviously of these guys, what they've done for the great state of Rhode Island, our amazing fans. This program, these guys to my right took over or came in when we were not in such great shape and then took us to a possession away from getting to the Sweet 16," Hurley said. "The men to my right and the guys in the locker room, couldn't be prouder of them, an amazing season, conference champions, the run we've been on, the heart that we showed today and the high level of play. I thought it was amazing.
Oregon led early during Sunday's game. But, Rhode Island quickly took control and did not trail until the final 38 seconds when Tyler Dorsey hit the game-winning three-pointer. Dorsey hit nine of ten shots and had 27 points.
Oregon will play Michigan in Kansas City on Thursday.
As for UCLA, the Bruins were behind or tied with Cincinnati for most of their second-round game before prevailing 79-67. The Bearcats were favored in their first-round matchup with Kansas State and won fairly easily. On Sunday, they again had their opportunities, but just didn't have enough to defeat a team with at least two future NBA players, if not more.
Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin was asked after his team's loss to describe the season,
"Wild success. Second most wins in the history of the school, three seniors that are unbelievably good kids that have been to four NCAA Tournaments that are all going to walk in late April in our graduation, he said.
"Not only did they win, they won the right way, and we're really proud of the way we win at Cincinnati, graduating players, selfless, doing it the right way with integrity and character. It's what intercollegiate athletics and amateur athletics is all about. To do it at the level that these guys have done it was awesome."
Cincinnati led 33-30 at halftime, and 47-46 in the second half. But the play of UCLA guard Lonzo Ball did them in. Ball found two teammates for scores and hit a three-pointer in consecutive possessions to give the Bruins a 55-47 lead. UCLA would not train again.
The Bruins will play Kentucky in Memphis on Friday.
The women's tournament begins Thursday. University of the Pacific in Stockton is one of the tournament's hosts.


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It's a plastic serrated knife silly!
What in the world of quilting could you possibly use that for?
Why, for closing safety pins used in basting your quilt of course!
OR you could spend the $8.99 suggested retail on something like this:
Money spent elsewhere = missed fabric opportunities!!!!
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I really don't like my cellphone provider. I mean I really really don't. It's so annoying I'm always doing my own little Verizon commercial "Are you there? Are you there now? are you there? . . ." I also cannot stand the fact that I'm only getting half of my calls. I know most people are telling me to get a land line phone, but I can only afford one or the other and truth be I rather have a cell phone because I'm in town a lot. I guess I'm going to have to face facts and just switch to another provider. Whatever I do, I probably will not go back to T-mobile unless they increase the size of their area. I'm thinking of actually going to Verizon, for three reasons. When I do use the cellphone I'm usually only making important phone calls, and I rarely if ever use over 500 minutes. two I'm planning on doing some travelling in 2007 and I need that bigger network. three i'm also thinking about another network card for my laptop because my current one broke.
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So anyway, today I want to share with you What's At The Top Of My Fashion Wishlist. I'm going to be limiting this post to only one item (I know, gasp!), but I will be including a couple of ways I've imagined styling it. So without further ado, here it is:
|ALDO DRIZZONA clucth in bright multi.
Because the clutch itself is such a fabulous piece, I envisioned going fairly casual with most of the outfits I put together in my mind.
The first one I put together here consists of classic jean shorts (American Eagle Outfitters), a bright pink cami blouse (Aritzia), chunky wedges (Steve Madden), and a mint statement necklace (Modcloth). Without the featured clutch, the outfit is still quite nice, but with the addition of the clutch, the outfit really steps up its game. The blend of textures (silk, denim, faux-snakeskin) with the brightly colored stones and beading on the clutch creates a very fashionable look.
The second outfit I put together is also a variation of classic pieces, compiled very specifically to create a unique and fashionable look. The simplicity of the white tee, paired with rugged denim, pink heeled sandals, and a blue statement necklace provides an effortless look that highlights the intricate beading detail of the clutch.


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Here comes another biggest boxing fight between Amir Khan and Chris Algieri. Amir Khan will fight against Chris Algieri on 29th May 2015. Amir Khan is one of the best and successful boxer in UK. The Amir Khan vs. Chris Algieri fight starts at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT.
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Welcome back to the 31 days of Parenting Pointers and Mommy Refreshers at Hearts Homeward. If you want to read yesterday's post, you can find it here. I hope you come get your tank filled whenever you are able this month … and even if you can't be here every day, you can subscribe to this encouragement by email or Bloglovin.
If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.


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We've just returned from a week at The National Bible Bee in San Antonio. It was an exhilarating and wonderful few days spent getting to know new friends and savoring the oral recitation of God's Word.
Although neither my 15yo nor my 11yo made it to the semi-finals, they both won the ultimate prize ~ a closer walk with Him and God's Word hidden in their hearts. You can watch the semi-final and final rounds on the Bible Bee website.
You're probably wondering what this has to do with decluttering. J
I've only been working intentionally at decluttering for a few months, and that's been off-and-on, mingled in with regular household responsibilities, homeschooling, and writing. I haven't made the progress I wanted.
But when we walked in the house the night of our return, it struck me.
I've made progress.
We've made progress. {My husband and Bigs have been instrumental in this accomplishment!}
I stared at the clear table, available for bags we brought in from our travels. I relished the clear desk when I placed the laptop case on it for unpacking. I sighed with joy when I opened my closet and easily returned a top to its hanger.
It wasn't long, though, and another thought hit me as well.
The urge to purge! I'm not done yet.
I have two more posts planned for this series ~ one on future goals, and one on books that have been helpful. Thanksgiving in the United States will arrive before those are posted, so I want to wish my readers a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving Day!
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ZOPO Leader Max Will Launch In Mid-December
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It is not a secret about the ZOPO 5.7 inch quad-core phone, but the official only leaked a half picture about the phone, today, we found a design picture, it would be the ZOPO Leader Max, but have not get comfirmation yet. ZOPO Leader Max will launch in mid-December.
From this picture, it seems just a upgraded phone from ZOPO ZP900 Leader, along with larger screen, and more powerful processor.


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Hello everyone.
This is a layout with my daughter.
The picture is from early autumn last year in Larvik/Norway. We hade some wonderful days with lovely weather and sun. We are not used to lovely weather in the autumn in Norway, very often it is raining cats and dogs. So you can imagine we had a good time those days.
I love to use wooden patterned paper, and this is from Studio Light. All the sprays and mists are from 13@rts, and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
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Advanced Simulation Technology inc (ASTi) announced the delivery of two Voisus simulated communications and environmental sound systems in support of the U.S. Marine Corps' Improved Moving Target Simulator (IMTS) program. The IMTS training system provides a state-of-the-art virtual battlefield environment for Marines learning and maintaining proficiency for procedures and skills required to visually detect, identify, acquire, track hostile targets and launch ground-to-air weapons.
The first IMTS system is currently scheduled to be fielded by October 2014 at the 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD Bn) located at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA. Following that, a second system will be installed at an IMTS located at the 2nd LAAD Bn, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC.
Voisus is a commercial off the shelf (COTS) product which facilitated rapid procurement, accelerated implementation, and an expedited fielding schedule for the IMTS program. These Voisus product modules were configured to meet program requirements:
The IMTS program relies on ASTi's Information Assurance (IA) Maintenance Service to facilitate compliance with the DIACAP Authority To Operate (ATO) information assurance standard. ASTi's IA maintenance is a subscription service that delivers the most up to date ASTi software releases, OS security patches and lock-down scripts.
The Marine Corps System Command (MARCORSYSCOM) Program Management Office for Training Systems (PM TRASYS) manages procurement and life cycle support for the ITMS training system.
Since 1989, ASTi has been at the forefront of simulation innovation, delivering products that provide highly immersive synthetic sound effects, virtual radio communications, live radio-over-IP bridging, networked voice integration and interactive voice-enabled training solutions to enhance training and experimentation effectiveness across live, virtual, constructive and gaming domains.


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So, lets get started!!!
The sendError Method
The sendError method sends an error response to the client using the specified status (Remember the bunch of status codes we saw in one of the previous chapters?). Using this method clears the buffer. The server creates an HTML-formatted server error page. This page contains a default, or the message you provide, as an argument. It also sets the content type to "text/html", even if you changed this, but leaves cookies and other headers unmodified.
Exam Trivia:
We cannot or rather should not send data to a client after the sendError() method is invoked. Once this method is invoked, all the buffered output will be discarded. If data has been written to the response buffer but not yet returned to the client (i.e., response not committed), the data is cleared and replaced with the data sent by the sendError() method. Data written to the response after the sendError() is called is ignored. However, if you write data to the response buffer and try to commit it after the sendError is invoked, an IllegalStateException will be thrown.
Be cautious and watch out for code that does exactly this in the exam question. It may look legit but it will throw an exception and you may overlook the exception choice in the answer.
The sendError method will set the appropriate headers and content body for an error message to return to the client. An optional String argument can be provided to the sendError method, which can be used in the content body of the error. Using this method will commit the response (if not already committed) and terminate it. The data stacked in the output stream to the client before calling sendError() method is ignored.
Internally, the servlet base classes prevent you from writing to the output stream after calling sendError(). In the write-to-stream methods there is a test for a previous error in the servlet that looks like this:
//suspended is a flag set once output is committed
if (suspended)//true if sendError has been called
throw new IOException
That is why you can't add to the outputstream after calling sendError().
The best way to understand the sendError() method is to look at it directly. Lets take a look at some sample code that will help us do just that.
Code: This is the actual code implementation of how Tomcat implements the sendError method.
* Send an error response with the status and message.
* @param status HTTP status code to send
* @param message Corresponding message to send
* @exception IllegalStateException if this response has
* already been committed
* @exception IOException if an input/output error occurs
public void sendError(int status, String message)
throws IOException
if (isCommitted())
throw new IllegalStateException
if (included)
return; //Ignore any call from an included servlet
// Record the status code and message.
this.status = status;
this.message = message;
// Clear any data content that has been buffered
// Cause the response to be finished
// (from the application perspective)
If you observe the code above, the first thing it does is, throw an IllegalStateException if the response was already committed. Then it returns from the method if it is not invoked by the outermost servlet. The next thing it does is, call the setError method which updates an internal flag. Then it updates the status and message fields. These two fields are of most importance to us. Then it clears the buffer and finally suspends any further output stream access.
You can make better use of this method if you create a wrapper for it. You might want to do this if you care to send custom messages to the client rather than accept the default ones provided by the container.
Below is code for a sample wrapper that can be used for sending custom messages instead of using the default one.
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse;
import javax.servlet.ServletException;
import java.io.PrintWriter;
import java.io.IOException;
public class ErrorHandlingServlet extends HttpServlet
//your own custom flag:
static final int SC_CUSTOM_ERROR_FIRST_NAME = 3229;
public void sendError(HttpServletResponse response,
int code)
throws ServletException, IOException
// Message sent by sendError().
String message = getErrorMessage(code);
response.sendError(HttpServletResponse.SC_ FORBIDDEN);
} else
response.sendError(HttpServletResponse.SC_ FORBIDDEN,
//update your own log
//logError(code, message);
public String getErrorMessage(int code)
String message = "NONE";
switch (code)
case HttpServletResponse.SC_OK:
return ("OK");
case HttpServletResponse.SC_ACCEPTED:
return ("Accepted");
case HttpServletResponse.SC_BAD_GATEWAY:
return ("Bad Gateway");
case HttpServletResponse.SC_BAD_REQUEST:
return ("Bad Request");
case HttpServletResponse.SC_CONFLICT:
return ("Conflict");
//There are a lot more codes.
//Just put a few for example
//first custom message; overrides the default message
case HttpServletResponse.SC_GONE:
return ("Sorry, this resource +
"is not available any more.");
HttpServletResponse.SC_HTTP_VERSION_NOT_ SUPPORTED:
return ("Hey! You are doing something Hinky" +
" and we do not support it.");
case HttpServletResponse.SC_INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR:
return ("I Have no clue as to what happened, but it "
"was a bad server error");
case HttpServletResponse.SC_MOVED_PERMANENTLY:
return ("This Page has moved For good"
// You can add a lot more custom error messages and provide
// handling for it.
return ("NONE");
Previous Chapter: Chapter 26 - Returning an Error Code to the Client
Next Chapter: Chapter 27 - setStatus Method


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Nokia N97 - Short Video
I cannot relate to this device without thinking of it as a complete imitation of HTC Titan. It even looks like it has the WinMo's soft menus in the bottom of the screen...
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ZIKMU Parrot by Starck
Designer Philippe Starck has come up with some awesome designs of devices and hardware in the past, and I am quite sure that his career is far from over. After all, designing is in his blood, and this time around, he has come up with the £999.99 ZIKMU Parrot. Turning his crosshairs towards the home audio segment, the ZIKMU Parrot would definitely not be out of place in any home, as Starck successfully managed to blend his keen eye for style alongside ZIKMU's high-tech substance, merging form and function in a single apparatus that comprises of two freestanding speakers which are capable of handling regular radio broadcasts with aplomb in addition to classical music as it was meant to be heard.
Needless to say, the ZIKMU Parrot is forced to keep up with the times thanks to an integrated iPod/iPhone dock, but it is no longer an altar mainly for Apple devices, as it will also sport Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, in addition to an RCA cable for different analogue inputs. This is one versatile speaker set which would definitely be perfect as the centerpiece of your home entertainment system.


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Kitchen Ideas / March 20, 2018 /
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Here is one excellent contemporary example of "the richness of simplicity" concept – this kitchen project of INDada entwines bright and modern shapes, materials and colors in one stylish and functional design with infinite configurations and poetic details. Estivale Kitchen designed in collaboration with Benedini Associati – is combining the textures of the dramatic black marble top with the warm oak surfaces that add a rustic charm to the contemporary composition. The kitchen includes multiple structures that entwine the illuminated glass shelving glamour with the shining aluminum finishes in Liquid Metal brass colored satin antique. The combination of robust dark materials and warm wooden structures (with a vintage flavor) is always a winning combination when it comes to modern kitchen design.
There is a constant battle for storage over style and vice versa in kitchens. Designers have tried to address this by coming up with ideas which utilise every space available. The addition of under-cupboard plinth storage and ceiling-high cupboards helps enormously with storage, so take full advantage of every design trick on offer. Even large kitchens need all the storage space they can cram in. Large kitchens often double up as dining areas, so consider using a kitchen island as it offers a work surface, storage space and dining area in one.
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What Shane Dorian thinks about big wave surfing
Stab Mag has posted a series of interviews that snapshots big wave surfing " What (insert name) Thinks About Big Wave Surfing". Below is an interview of one of Billabong's favourite waves charger Shane Dorian.
With the growing pop of #paddlevibes at places like Jaws, and quad-stack burgers being whipped (and nearly claiming lives) in Portugal, it sure feels like the world is particularly wild for big wave surfing right now. But it's hardly a trend, and especially not for men like Shane Dorian, Hawaiian ex-world tour surfer turned renaissance man. Doz has done what few others have with such panache: He's made his game more captivating as he's gotten older. Ask any big wave surfer who their top three paddlers are and Shane'll land in, or at the top of, that list every time. For such a powerful presence in the field of avalanches, Shane is wildly understated. However, if he's gonna light up on anything, it's towing big waves and, more particularly, the future, the etiquette and the status quo thereof. So, guess what Stab discussed with Mr Dorian?
Stab: Do you still have the urge to tow?
Shane: No, I have no urge at all to tow. There's zero urge. I'll f'sure jump on a rope if I'm at Chopes but I don't look forward to it. I don't go, "I can't wait for the next tow swell at Chopes." I used to, because it's such a great wave, it's the best tow wave in the world. But it's just too crazy. I get anxiety. Teahupoo is a mess, man. I love it, I love the place, I love the people, but there's so many crowds out there that I don't even enjoy myself on those big days anymore. The last time I was there I just basically watched it. It was true carnage, a shit fight of jetskis. And every single person wants the big wave, there's no men separated from the boys when you have jetskis.
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TORONTO (Reuters) - One of the most closely watched uranium deposits not owned by a major miner, Fission Uranium Corp's FCU.V Patterson Lake South project, is attracting attention from potential buyers, but Fission's CEO hopes to buy time.
Drilling results displaying the ore's rich grade and shallow depth have caught the eye of investors and analysts over the past two years, even before Patterson Lake South, in the Athabasca Basin, has an established resource recognized by Canadian regulators.
Now with uranium's three-year slump showing signs of ending, three groups have signed non-disclosure agreements to take a closer look at Fission, Chief Executive Dev Randhawa said in an interview at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto on Sunday.
The interest from two Asian groups and one North American group is welcome, but the timing isn't ideal for a sale, Randhawa said.
"We're not going to let this go very easily. It's the first time in 40 years someone's made a high-grade discovery that is so shallow. I'm not in a hurry to sell."
For starters, the uranium spot price is hovering around $35.50 per pound, just above an eight-year low and limiting the sector's outlook.
The 2011 Fukushima meltdown led to most of Japan's nuclear reactors being shut down, depressing the radioactive metal's price and weighing down uranium equities. But uranium stocks got a bump last week when Japan's draft energy plan included a place for nuclear power.
Fission also does not yet have an established resource, meaning that drilling results to date may have only scratched the surface of Patterson's potential, Randhawa said.
Fission shares touched a six-month high in Toronto on Wednesday of C$1.46.
Randhawa expects Fission to complete by the end of the year its 43-101, a set of rules in Canada for reporting on mineral properties, including the size of resources.
A Japanese utility has inquired about an off-take agreement for the uranium PLS may one day produce, and a couple of financial groups are considering stakes in Fission, Randhawa said.
The Athabasca Basin is home to the world's largest high-grade uranium mine, McArthur River, owned by Cameco Corp (CCO.TO) and Areva SA AREVA.PA. Those companies are also starting production this year at the Cigar Lake mine in the basin.
Patterson Lake South is situated on the west side of the basin, where no one has mined uranium since Areva's Cluff Lake mine ceased production more than a decade ago. As a result, the area lacks a mill to process uranium - the main factor working against Fission.
After potential buyers delayed many of their own mining projects in recent years, they also may be hesitant to buy another one, Randhawa acknowledged.
Cameco Chief Executive Tim Gitzel suggested on a February 10 conference call that the company is more interested in developing its existing projects than buying new ones.
"We're just focused on our existing operations, trying to make them as lean and productive as we can."
But Patterson has high-grade ore, the resource appears to be large, and it is shallow at about 50 meters (164 feet) below the surface, reducing the potential cost of production, said Rob Chang, analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Based on Fission's results, Chang estimates that Patterson Lake South has a resource of about 45.7 million pounds at an average grade of 1.01 percent U3O8, a form of uranium yellowcake, but said the resource could be as large as 76.6 million pounds. The global median grade is 0.08 percent.
Grades from assay results at PLS are similar to other high-grade deposits in the basin, but at far shallower depth starting at less than 100 meters, Chang said.
Cameco's McArthur River produces ore from 500-600 meters underground, while other promising deposits, Denison Mines Corp's (DML.TO) Phoenix and the Areva/UEX Corp (UEX.TO) Shea Creek project, range from around 400 to more than 600 meters deep.
($1=$1.11 Canadian)
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The Beast of Boleskine Begats another Biography
by Don Stradley
The Beast of Boleskine Begats another Biography
by Don Stradley
Aleister Crowley always puts me in mind of those shaggy young guys I see working in comic book shops or, more likely, stores that specialize in Tarot cards and ceremonial candles. You'll see them at the register, reading about the occult and Wicca; they wear eyeliner and live on a diet of Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken; they usually have a chubby, tattooed girlfriend with a nose piercing (slightly red from infection). Get to know them, and there's often an allusion to an alternative lifestyle, usually including some stale bondage gimmick. These people, with their fetish gear and arcane interests, are distant echoes of The Great Beast, made insipid by growing up in the generation of YouTube and X-Box and Swedish death metal. In Gary Lachman's rich new biography of wicked Aleister, he inadvertently captures the vibe of these outliers when he describes the young Crowley, "waving his magic wand in front of his magic mirror, and perfecting an imperturbable stare." The look, you understand, was all important; however, Crowley at least put his money where his mouth was, along with hashish, scorpions, and feces.
In Aleister Crowley: Magick, Rock and Roll, And The Wickedest Man In The World, we're shown Crowley in all of his gory glory, and also advised on how to take him. "Nothing would be easier than to dismiss Crowley as an opportunistic fake," Lachman writes, "or to take him at face value as the champion of human liberation." Crowley was, Lachman suggests, "a frustrating confusion of the two." And he did, according to Lachman, have flashes of brilliance, enough to inspire Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page to call him "the great misunderstood genius of the twentieth century." Part of the problem was Crowley's reliance on the trappings of a second-rate bogeyman. One acquaintance described him as a "nursery imp masquerading as Mephistopheles." Still, Lachman boldly compares Crowley to Adolph Hitler. Both, we're told, "fantasized about some master race, lording it over the masses, and both were enamored of the abyss of irrationality that lay latent in the western soul, and wanted to release it."
Crowley's reputation benefits from the number of nervous breakdowns, suicides, and mysterious deaths in his wake. I'm not sure if he really conjured up demons or communicated with astral beings, but it surely was bad luck to be around him. One of his followers, an unfortunate chap named Neuburg, was subjected to an especially sadistic ritual as Crowley "scourged Neuburg's buttocks, cut a cross over his heart, and bound his forehead with a chain." All of this because Crowley was...what? An unhappy child of the Victorian era? A guilt-ridden homosexual who assuaged himself by torturing his lackeys? Lachman theorizes that Crowley suffered "from a kind of autism" and describes him as "a colossal example of arrested development." Once, in a fit of pique, Crowley crucified a frog. And ate it.
Lachman has had an enviable career arc. He played bass in Blondie (under the nom de punk: Gary Valentine) and has carved out a respectable niche as an expert on the occult and magical subjects. He closes the show here with a thoughtful chapter on Crowley's seeping influence on the pop culture, which includes much more than an appearance on the cover of a Beatles album. Still, the fact that Jay Z and Lady Gaga use occult symbols in their videos isn't quite as compelling as the chapters on Crowley's final days as a repulsive old drug addict. It's a bizarre picture, an aging and decrepit Crowley in his tweeds, shambling around London during the war years, cheering the German bombers. Despite some magical ability, which Lachman suggests were legit, Crowley couldn't manifest any money; he died broke in Hastings in 1947. And like most Crowley biographers, Lachman is fascinated by the Beast's weird sex life, like the time Crowley was so inspired by an encounter with a Mexican prostitute that he spent the next 67 hours trying to rewrite Wagner's Tannhauset. One wonders if these glorious Mexican whores exist today, not necessarily for the magicians among us, but for those wanting to take their own crack at Wagner.


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The Sigillaria in Byzantium
By Tim Hazell
The Sigillaria on December 19, part of the Roman festival of Saturnalia, was a day of gift-giving. Pottery or wax figurines called sigillaria were manufactured especially for the occasion. Caesar Augustus was particularly fond of "gag gifts." Children received toys. Poems about Sigillaria mention writing tablets, dice, knucklebones, moneyboxes, combs, toothpicks, hats, hunting knives, oil lamps, balls, perfumes, pipes, pigs, sausages, and parrots. For Roman citizens—slaves and masters alike—this predecessor of Christmas was a beloved holiday.
Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire (modern day Istanbul), was built upon seven hills spanning the harbor of the Golden Horn and Sea of Marmara, making it an impregnable fortress. Considered the largest city in the world after the fall of Rome, the metropolis dominated the land route from Europe to Asia and was resplendent with magnificent palaces, domes, and arcaded avenues.
Built by Roman Emperor Constantine I in 324 and inaugurated in 330 on the site of the already-existing city of Byzantium, a settlement dating from the early days of Greek colonial expansion (671–662 BC), Constantinople would become the economic and cultural hub of the east, a melting pot for Greek classics and Christian ethics.
The city was famed for its architectural masterpieces, such as the cathedral of Hagia Sophia. Emperor Justinian commissioned Anthemius of Tralles and Isidore of Miletus to replace the previous structure, which had burned down in a fire. The great cathedral of the Greek Orthodox Church, whose dome cost 20,000 pounds of gold to build, was directly connected to the palace so that the imperial family could attend services without passing through the streets. Its dedication took place on December 26, 537, in the presence of the emperor, who exclaimed, "O Solomon, I have outdone thee!" The Hagia Sophia was staffed by 600 people, including 80 priests.
Constantinople's cuisine brought together Greek and Roman gastronomic ideas. Expansion and trade introduced spices and exotic commodities to teeming markets. Cooks experimented with innovative techniques. Roman garos—fermented fish sauce in all its varieties—was especially favored as a condiment along with umami, a fermented barley sauce similar to modern soy sauce. Enjoy these authentic Byzantine meatballs as savory holiday appetizers!
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 egg, beaten lightly
2 slices of bread, crusts removed, soaked in water and squeezed dry
3 tbsp. minced parsley
2 sprigs minced fresh mint
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. red wine
2-3 tbsp. water, if necessary
1 cup of barley, powdered in the blender (cebada perla from Bonanza)
Olive oil for a frying depth of 1/2 inch
Mix together all ingredients except barley and olive oil and refrigerate for an hour. Pinch off small pieces the size of walnuts, form into balls, and dredge in the barley flour. Heat the oil to a smoking point and fry the meatballs until crisp, turning constantly. Remove and drain on absorbent paper.


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Rachael Fay – Office Manager
Rachael Fay joined the company as an administrator. Since then she has developed her knowledge as office manager and is now a part of the senior management team. Her role is to ensure that the office and company infrastructure run smoothly, and provides logistical support to Treework's surveyor and consultant team.
Rachael also plays a vital role in organising the ongoing Treework Environmental Practice seminar series.
Rachael is currently on maternity leave following the birth of her baby, Jack, on 21st February. Rachael and her partner Jon are settling into the new challenge of living with a new baby including the broken routines and sleepless nights and are both loving the experience. Rachael is looking forward to spending the Summer with Jack and is returning to work with Treework Environmental Practice in November 2016.
Rachael and Jack
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"It's just like you sleep better in your own bed than going into a hotel. It's just that simple. You can't really explain it. Being at home, you're always more comfortable, more relaxed, more confident."
His answer got me thinking about the home advantage, something studies have confirmed exists in sports. In fact, as in the case of the Warriors, "basketball and hockey (both indoor sports) found it more pronounced; less so in baseball and football (both outdoor sports for the most part)."
Specifically, the home team was victorious in 53% of professional baseball games, 58% of NFL games (excluding ties), 60% of college football games (excluding ties), 64% of professional hockey games (excluding ties), and 67% of professional basketball games.
Further, studies have found that "offensive (e.g., points scored, touchdowns, etc.), not defensive, performances were improved."
One study found that teams may tighten up in big games when playing in front of their home crowd. A researcher "concluded that the home team is more likely to lose than to win a 'crucial' game. In professional baseball and basketball, the home team tends to win initial games but lose in the finale."
The researcher contended that this "choking' phenomenon" was due "to the effect of social expectations on the heightened self-consciousness of players."
But it's more than simply a home crowd. According to one study, the home advantage depends on factors such as the "uniqueness of the home arena" and "the tradition of the team" (the old Boston Garden comes to mind).
A study of SEC basketball games revealed that "the home team won 70% of its contests and that 'aggressive play' (e.g., rebounding, steals, and blocked shots) was facilitated." At the same time, scoring increased while turnovers and fouls decreased at home.
One final factor: Miles traveled. At least one study has found that "the distance traveled by a visiting college basketball team affects the home court advantage; in short, they found a positive correlation between the distance traveled by visiting teams and the likelihood of victory for the home team. "


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Well I had run-ins with all three last year, and I just thought I'd share my own little game of "What I COULD have bought with that money" with you, my small but... well, just small group of readers.
I could have gotten:
- 1-month hiking the Appalachian Trail
- 10-day trip to Macchu Piccu
- 4-day ski-trip to Vail or Aspen
- 7-day trip to Hawaii
- 3-day trip to Las Vegas
- Macbook Pro
- iPhone 4
- 50" 3D flat screen TV
- 1-year unlimited pass for Bikram Yoga
- 1-year membership to a ritzy gym
- A year of tap dance lessons
- A year of ballroom dancing lessons
- 3 new suits
- Driving lessons
- A warm winter overcoat
- Running shoes
- A dental checkup
- Tickets to Spiderman: The Musical
I don't mean I could have gotten just one of those things - I mean ALL of those things. That entire list. Though really, I would have preferred to have used that money for this:
- Afford myself the freedom to work on my creative projects
- Get healthier in mind, body and soul
- Focus inward to gain the strength to move forward
- Tickets to Spiderman: The Musical
But instead, I made one spectacularly bad decision to not do these things and focus, instead, on a doomed relationship, which, in turn, brought some truly awful, AWFUL people into my life, who wrecked it thoroughly.
Come to think of it, this game sucks; it's so depressing! Why would I even start this?


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I'm finally alert enough to actually DO something today. Took too many back pills at bedtime last night. 16 hours later I was still dozy and totally out of it! HATE that feeling! Anywayyyyyyy … I managed to get some crafting on the other night so thought I'd share!
I wanted to ink up the BEAUTIFUL set Easter Messages. I like how quickly this came together ...
Although you can't tell from the picture I actually have actually heat embossed the image in Early Espresso. No, I didn't use Early Espresso embossing powder! I simply stamped the image in a really juice Early Espresso ink pad and then QUICKLY, before the ink had a chance to dry, sprinkled clear embossing powder over it. Heat set it and BAM - Early Espresso embossed images! Works with any colour - just make sure the ink pad is super juicy :(
I then used my Wink of Stella Gold pen to colour the cloth. I thought the image needed some depth so I used my grey Watercolor Pencil and added some shading. Pretty!
The sentiment (from the same set) is stamped in Espresso and I added 3 pearls to the cloth to finish it off. I popped the Definitely Dijon layer up on dimensionals. Oh - the white layer is 3" x 4 1/2"
Quick and easy and ready for Easter wish giving!
That's it for tonight - I'm off to help my youngest construct her Greek temple. Good times! lol
Have a stampy night!


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Alphabet's Google has struck a $1.1bn (£822m) deal with Taiwan's HTC to expand its smartphone business. Google will not take a stake in the firm, but some HTC staff will join the Silicon Valley giant. The Taiwanese company was once a major player in the smartphone market but has struggled to compete with the likes of Apple and Samsung.Google expects the deal to close by early 2018, provided it gets the all clear from regulators. Shares in HTC were suspended in Taiwan on Thursday ahead of the announcement. Betting on hardware Under the deal, Google will acquire a team of people who develop Pixel smartphones for the US company and receive a non-exclusive license for HTC's intellectual property."It's still early days for Google's hardware business," the firm's senior vice-president of hardware Rick Osterloh said in a blog post on Google's website. The deal builds on an existing partnership between the two tech companies. "These future fellow Googlers are amazing folks we've already been working with closely on the Pixel smartphone line," Mr Osterloh said. Deal benefits In 2011 Alphabet, then named Google, bought Motorola's Mobility for $12.5bn, only to sell it on three years later.Geoff Blaber from CCS Insight said while the HTC deal might "raise eyebrows" given Google's history with Motorola, it will give the firm valuable design and engineering resources. "The far bigger risk for Google would be to stand by and do nothing as hardware becomes an all-important means to an end for its core business," Mr Blaber said. But the big winner is HTC. "It's a much needed investment as HTC struggles to maintain its smartphone business and grow its early start in virtual reality," he added.
Source: BBC


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I love three day weekends!
Well, here in the US, we just celebrated Memorial Day. This day is meant to commemorate those who lost their lives fighting for our country and thinking of those that are currently doing that very thing. It's also viewed as the unofficial start of summer here in the States. We even (well, most of us!) get a three day weekend! Mine was fantabulous, here are the highlights:
Friday – we knew it was going to be a loooong weekend so we had planned on keeping Friday pretty quiet. I left a wee bit early (well, I still had 4 hours of OT for the week so I think that was ok!) and went to visit Best Good Friend and RJ. It was so nice to catch up and see my adorable little nephew! How could you not love this face?!
Then I met up with some of my new coworkers for drinks and appetizers. It was a beautiful day to sit outside with a cold beer and good people. Then I headed home. I made a stop at the liquor store to see if they had my favorite summer brew for sale yet. Guess what…
Two words – lemonade. Lager. Oh em gee! Deeeeeelicious! I picked up some of our favorite wings on my home and FF and I just enjoyed a chill night of good food, great drinks & movies on Netflix via the Wii. Awesome!
Saturday – FF had to work in the morning but I met up with Sis, BIL, Bman & JD for a local parade. Soooo cute!
Then I stopped in to see Best Good Friend again and borrow her video camera. I headed home and FF & I got back about the same time. We had planned on visiting some yard sales and then going to play disc golf at a local course but the weather was being fairly uncooperative. We decided to take advantage of the downtime and watch another movie. The sun came back out so we drove around but didn't find any great sales. We did end up at our local Dairy Queen (well, it's called QT's but it used to be DQ and still serves the same stuff – just with different names) and I took care of the craving I've been having for an Oreo Blizzard.
We got home and decided to get a nap in. It was only supposed to be 2 hours – it ended up being 3 and when we woke up, it was only 45 minutes before I was supposed to be at open mic. Yikes! I had a super fantabulous look planned but ended up with this – which is ok too
A few friends showed up and my nerves were running high. Not only was I planning on fiming this open mic for this very blog and for FB (my Canadian family has been asking for video as well), but FF convinced me I no longer needed the lyrics. Years ago I was singing at a wedding and I forgot the words. Right in the middle of the song. So I did the most logical thing, I made them up. It was still obvious I had forgotten the words and so until Saturday night, whenever I sing, I have a page with the lyrics on it right in front of me. FF wasn't having any of it. He was right – I did it! You can watch the videos here: (Disclaimer: video and sound quality aren't great but hey, it's better than nothing! Oh, and when I get nervous, apparently I use my hands a lot and stroke the microphone…classy)
Then we went with friends to have a drink and watch the end of the Lakers/Suns game (go Lakers!!!!!) and the UFC fight. We got pretty giggly and headed home to make a late night snack that consisted of chicken nuggets and cheese balls (holiday weekends make it ok to make food choices like this!).
Sunday –
We slept in a wee bit – but not much. We showered and got ready to head to FF's aunt's 50th birthday. Her favorite color is purple so EVERYTHING was purple:
I enjoyed spending time with his family (as usual. They are all wonderful!) and we tried a few of his uncle's homebrewed beers. The food was delicious too. I did however get sunburnt in the 5 minutes the sun was out.
Then we went back home to change and pack for a friends party in the islands (about 30-45 minutes north of us) We brought drinks and snacks and we even packed some blankets and pillows just in case things got out of hand. Here was the view from the beach.
Mamacita called and said that she was just headed off the island (she'd been visiting her parents) and there was a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) Checkpoint set up. We decided we wanted to stay and have fun so we got the bed set up and planned on enjoying the rest of the night. Which we did! Bonfires, toasted marshmallows, beer, lapping waves, sleeping in the back of the Trailblazer – we had a blast!
Monday – we woke up at about 7am and headed home. When we awoke the air was thick with the smell of campfire. We figured a lot of people had bonfires the night before in celebration of the long weekend. The sky was really hazy/foggy but we figured it was the time of day. When we stopped for some Dunkin Donuts FF got back into the car and informed me that Canada (well, Quebec to be specific) was having some forest fires so that smell and sight, were actually a giant campfire. We got home and back into bed about 8 and slept til about 11. I got up and made cookies and tuna mac salad and got our cooler packed for the beach. I put on a comfy outfit (I didn't plan on it being warm enough to swim, plus I'm not bikini ready yet!). The wind changed directions shortly after we got there and there was no more overwhelming smell and sight of smoke. We had a great relaxing day.
We got home about 5, ate dinner, showered and were in bed by 8. We were pooped! It was a fabulous weekend though. If this was the unofficial start to summer – bring on the rest of it. It's bound to be AWESOME! XO
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2019 Cervelo P3 Ultegra Di2 8060
The 2019 Cervelo P3 8000 triathlon bike with mechanical Ultegra shifting is one of the most popular bikes in the world due to its excellent aerodynamics, wide range for fit options, easy packing for travel, and accessible storage.
The 2019 Cervelo P3 8000 triathlon bike with mechanical Ultegra shifting is one of the most popular bikes in the world due to its excellent aerodynamics, wide range for fit options, easy packing for travel, and accessible storage.
Frame Cervelo P3 Carbon
BB Shell BBright
Fork Cervelo All-Carbon | P3 Fork
Seatpost Cervelo Carbon | Aero | Rail-Adjust
Headset FSA | IS2 | 1-1/8 X 1-1/8"
Aerobar Profile Design Sonic Bracket | 35a Extensions | Ergo Armrest
Handlebar Profile Design Svet R
Stem Profile Design 1/zeroseven
Shifters Shimano Dura Ace Di2 SW-R9160
Brake Levers Shimano Ultegra DI2 8060
Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra DI2 R8050 | 11 Speed
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra DI2 R8050 | 11 Speed
Crankset Shimano Ultegra R8000 | 52/36
Bottom Bracket Cervelo BBright Connect 24x90
Chain Shimano Ultegra | CN-HG701 | 11 Speed
Cassette Shimano Ultegra R8000 | 11-28
Front Brake Shimano Ultegra R8000
Rear Brake Shimano Ultegra R8000
Front Wheel Mavic Cosmic Elite
Rear Wheel Mavic Cosmic Elite
Tires Continental Grand Prix SL | 700x23
Saddle ISM PS 1.0
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We post within 3 working days (with the majority posted within 24 hours of payment received), so allow 2-5 working days for delivery. Sale items may take up to 4 days longer. We only ship orders Monday to Friday, orders placed on the weekend will be shipped as a priority within the following 3 working days.
Please bear in mind that over especially busy times (Easter, Christmas), or during adverse weather conditions there may be a slight delay in orders reaching you.
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If you require delivery to another country Call 0208 289 7802 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
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Simply order your items, select click and collect and pick up your item at a time that's convenient for you. Best of all the service is completely FREE!
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If you find a cheaper price with our main competitors we'll match it, and if you find it after you've purchased from us we'll refund the difference within 7 days of receipt of your goods.
At Panagua Bikes we're committed to offering top class service and expert advice as well as genuine value for money in store. We know that price is important to our customers, and there are many online retailers prepared to offer heavily discounted "bargains" without the back-up of any customer service should things go wrong. Regrettably, there are also many online retailers offering cheap deals via grey imports that don't even carry a manufacturers warranty.
With this in mind, we actively monitor the prices offered by our reputable online competitors and adjust our own pricing accordingly. We want to be the first place our customers come to for all their cycling needs, that's why we guarantee not to be beaten on price by our major competitors.
Price Match conditions: We can only match identical items (including colour and size variations), in stock and available for immediate delivery/collection from a listed competitor. The competitors price must be available to all customers and excludes any VIP, membership or personal discounts and delivery costs. We will only price match against local bike shops and the following reputable online cycle retailers:
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She had first-, second- and third-degree burns.
A 64-year-old woman rescued from a Nowthen house fire two months ago has died.
According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office, Diann Evans died Saturday from complications of the fire.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports (http://bit.ly/TYLhP6 ) Michael Coolidge was on his way to work early Sept. 23 and noticed the fire. He smashed a window and pulled Evans from the home. She had first-, second- and third-degree burns.
The Anoka County sheriff's office honored Coolidge and Mark Poce, who called 911, with the Citizen Award of Honor Oct. 15.


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When your body runs low on fuel, it draws first on sugar polymers called glycogen in the liver and muscles, its primary stockpile for stored energy. Soon thereafter it starts to burn fat, and if deprivation by fasting continues for a more prolonged time, your body may in turn begin to break down nonessential proteins for energy.
Initial Phases
Your body can burn through the glycogen stored in your liver over the first 18 to 24 hours of fasting. As glycogen stores run low, your body will resort to fat for energy, breaking down the fat molecules to supply your liver and muscles with energy. The resulting fatty acids cannot cross the blood-brain barrier, however, so your liver converts some of the fatty acids to compounds called ketone bodies, which serve as fuel for your brain.
Prolonged Fasting
Protein is the last source of stored energy available to your body, and thus the fuel of last resort. Under ordinary circumstances, the rate at which proteins are synthesized is equal to the rate at which they are degraded. During prolonged fasting, by contrast, your liver takes proteins, breaks them down to amino acids and then removes the amine groups, creating urea in the process. The urea is excreted, while the other compounds produced by protein breakdown are fed into the citric acid cycle to make glucose for the brain and other tissues.
Your liver begins to respond to the effects of prolonged fasting by breaking down nonessential proteins. During the early stages of fasting, fat is the primary source of fuel, although protein is metabolized also. Only when fat reserves are exhausted does the body begin to cannibalize essential proteins from liver and heart muscle tissue; at this point, continued fasting can end in death by cardiac arrest. During shorter periods of fasting, however, essential proteins remain unaffected and are not used for fuel.
Fasting can be divided into several periods. During the first six to 24 hours, glycogen is the primary source of energy. Over the next eight days, fat becomes the primary fuel and the rate of protein metabolism also increases. Protein constitutes about 15 percent of the body's stored energy, in contrast to the much larger portion represented by fat. Since protein breakdown is signaled by increased urea production, levels of nitrogen excretion can serve as one indicator of the rate at which proteins are metabolized.


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Hymn: Something sentimental set to the theme tune.
Archdruid: We gather to celebrate the Nativity of Peter Sallis - or, to 8 generations of Last of the Summer Wine fans, Cleggy.
Clegg: Has it ever occurred to you that if ears were square they'd cut the pillows?
Archdruid: But, this being Summer Wine country, we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses.
Wesley Pegden: 'Ow do, lads!
Compo: I don't know why I wash me feet. They only go black again.
Nora: Oooh! Put some clothes on!
Sid: I never even touched that bus conductress...
Foggy: When I was out East, there were insects as big as the natives. Only little fellows, they were.
Mr Wainwright: Miss Partridge! We may be dead but we are still modern people - liberated from bourgeois oppression and religion. Hang on.... How am I here then?
Ritually Pushing the Wicker Man Downhill in a Wheelbarrow
Cleggy: Let us make amends to the Old Yorkshire God, Earnshaw.
All may cross their fingers, turn around and spit.
Foggy: There's no such thing as the Old Yorkshire Gods.
All flee the collapsing Moot House.


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Waldenwoods Resort Campground located in Hartland Michigan offers 320 large grassy campsites. Each campsite measures at least 20ft X 40ft with the majority measuring 30ft X 60ft. All campsites in our campground offer electric and water hookups with the majority of our campsites offering full hookups. Everyone in your family will find fun things to do in our daily activities or make friends at our family center, marina, pavilion, playground, or kite field. The resort has it all and is only minutes away from Flint, Ann Arbor, Lansing and Detroit Michigan.
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Pub. Date: March 27th 2012
Publisher: Balzer&Bray
Pages: 250
Readership: Young adult
Genres: mystery, paranormal
Rating: ★★★.5
Vee Bell is certain of one irrefutable truth—her sister's friend Sophie didn't kill herself. She was murdered.
Vee knows this because she was there. Everyone believes Vee is narcoleptic, but she doesn't actually fall asleep during these episodes: When she passes out, she slides into somebody else's mind and experiences the world through that person's eyes. She's slid into her sister as she cheated on a math test, into a teacher sneaking a drink before class. She learned the worst about a supposed "friend" when she slid into her during a school dance. But nothing could have prepared Vee for what happens one October night when she slides into the mind of someone holding a bloody knife, standing over Sophie's slashed body.
Vee desperately wishes she could share her secret, but who would believe her? It sounds so crazy that she can't bring herself to tell her best friend, Rollins, let alone the police. Even if she could confide in Rollins, he has been acting off lately, more distant, especially now that she's been spending more time with Zane.
Enmeshed in a terrifying web of secrets, lies, and danger and with no one to turn to, Vee must find a way to unmask the killer before he or she strikes again.
I won't lie, it's the cover that first drew me in. I was excited over all of the purple. but then I read the synopsis and I knew I had to get my hands on it the second it came out, which I did. I tore into it immediately. I went slow at first because I've been busy but also because I wanted to savour it. I've been doing that with books lately; trying to make them last as long as possible but honestly, that doesn't work. I breezed through the last 150 pages like hellfire.
Slide is full of real characters with real problems and a touch of the supernatural, which is Vee's ability to "slide". If she touches something someone has left an emotional imprint on, she can slide into their heads and see life through their eyes. Pretty freaky, right? Or cool, depending on how you look at it. I loved Vee. She knows who she is but she's scared. She pushes people away before they can get too close. A lot of us do that, I know I do. She was well written. She's a teenage girl. She has her issues, her insecurities and her secrets. She's clever but not to the point where she conveniently figures things out and everything is wrapped up in a neat little bow. I also love the boys! Rollins and Zane are different from each other but Vee loves them both in her own little ways. I won't go further because to do that would mean I'd have to spoil but believe me when I say I loved them both!
I do, however, wish that Vee's SLIDE ability was fleshed out more. How did she get it? Why? What is it, exactly? That isn't really explained it just kind of... is and that bothered me a little bit. I hope Jill goes into it more in the second book. The history of it, how she got it, why, are there more people with the ability? It was kind of weird that there is this supernatural ability in a very real-world setting but I'm a sucker for that so I kind of just let it go and figured the author will talk about it more in the second book.
The book was well paced and kept me hooked. Slide is a book to read if you want a light read, with good mystery, great characters and a very likeable main girl. It's a book to read if you're a fan of the short-lived show Veronica Mars. All in all, I came away smiling. I look forward to the next one in the series! What would you do if you could slide? Who would you want to slide into?


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India is a colorful country. It offers unique experiences to its visitors. Irrespective of the country you hail from, you can never fail to marvel over the cultural heritage of India that comprises the festivals, culture, cuisines, music, handicrafts and a variety of languages spoken here.
Here, we describe a day in the life of Anne, British tourist who was in New Delhi, the capital of India during the harvest festival of Lohri. Destiny couldn't have chosen a better home for her to stay than the warm and hospitable Mr Singh and Mrs Singh. Mr Singh and his wife, both are natives of Amritsar city of Punjab and had settled in Delhi when Mr Singh was transferred to Delhi during his government job. Being in a government job that required public dealing and a constant buzz, retirement meant the couple was on their own and with their kids settled abroad, they had felt a vacuum in their lives.
Soon they got to know about the Incredible India Bed and Breakfast scheme and decided to register themselves as a Bed and Breakfast after following the process of submitting the registration fee and getting verified by a committee comprising of Delhi Tourism, Police, Municipality and IATO. They had setup their home beautifully and soon after getting registered as registered BnB they had been hosting hordes of foreign travelers. This time, Anne was visiting them during the festive season of Lohri.
Mrs Singh, a true Punjabi-at-heart, commanded a lot of respect in the society, was the President of Resident's welfare association. She had informed Anne a night before, about the significance of Lohri as a north Indian harvest festival. She told Anne that it is a big festival in Punjab and other north Indian states and that it was all inclusive festival and every person could participate in the singing and dancing. An excited and inquisitive Anne decided not to make any travel plans for 13th January in order to enjoy the festival.
Mrs Singh had ensured elaborate arrangements for Lohri and after sunset, she along with her husband took Anne to the place where a huge bonfire was lit by Residents of the colony. Soon, Anne was invited to join the 'parikrama' around the bonfire and was given jiggery, sugarcane sticks, puffed rice, popcorn and other heat generating food articles and asked to throw into the bonfire. She did so without questioning as she was concentrating more on the folk song 'Aadar aaye dilaather jaaye' and 'Sunder Mundriye ho'. She was trying to discover the meanings of the songs while doing the parikrama. Mrs Singh sensed Anne's inquisitiveness and took her aside from the noise to describe her the meaning of both the songs. While Aadar aaye dilaahter jaaye meant 'may honour come and poverty vanish', 'sunder mundriye' had a unique meaning attached to it.
The story behind 'Sunder Mundriye' goes back to the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar. It is the tale of a Punjabi man called Dulla Bhatti and was a Robin hood of sorts as he used to steal from the rich. He used to rescue poor Punjabi girls from being sold in slave markets. From the stolen money, Dulla Bhatti would arrange the rescued girls' marriages to respectable village boys, and also provide them dowries. Two girls named Sundri and Mundri who were rescued by Dulla Bhatti are now associated with Punjab's folklore, Sunder Mundriye.
By the time, Mrs Singh and Anne returned to the parikrama, a group of men took the lead and started performing Bhangra on various famous Punjabi songs. Anne, just stood back and watched in awe the rhythm of dancing, the moves and gaiety with which each male danced. She had always heard Punjabi music but the real bhangra was here to be seen. It was a treat to her eyes. Each dancer was dancing with a smile and none of them missed a beat! Soon, Mrs Singh took the lead and organized all the females and performed a 'gidda' for those present. It was received with a thunderous applause.
Later the entire community sat down to have Makke-ki-roti and Sarson ka saag. Mrs Singh introduced Anne as her 'Beti' (meaning daughter) to Mrs. Arora, Mrs. Juneja and half a dozen other families. It was a overwhelming moment for Anne as she was greeted by everyone as 'beti' and offered sweets with warmth and love. This left Anne teary eyed as she had not expected to get so much love and affection!
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Olga's research interest is in data security and privacy. She studied the security of Near Field Communication (NFC) contactless payment systems, worked on a transferrable e-cash implementation for smartphones and privacy preserving NFC-payments for e-mobility. Furthermore, she investigated secret key generation mechanisms in wireless networks through physical security.
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One of the most amazing places on earth. True bikers and pure friendship. Motorcycle history being written every day. If you never been, it's a must do at the top on your priority list. Pre-registration for the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials 2010 (August 28- September 2) closes on June 1st at midnight. You can save yourself time and money and pre-register before this date.
When was the last time you did something for the first time? Whether you are shooting for a national or world record, or just want to see how fast your daily rider can go in the Run Watcha Brung, the Bonneville Salt Flats is the place to do it. Imagine sitting around with your friends and being able to brag about how you raced on the same Salt that legendary greats such as Burt Monroe, Cal Rayborn and Chris Carr did. Get up close and personal in the open-pit setting with hundreds of motorcycle speed enthusiasts like yourself. This isn't just racing…it's history. Don't just dream about it- do it! For more information check Bub Speed Trials website or contact Linnea Johnston at email@example.com. I will be there. So, see you on the Salts. (picture: Chris Carr, world's fastest man on land. Denis Mannig owner of Bub Enterprises, Cyril Huze)


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Product Description
This popular Fire Fighting Unit is ideal for fire fighting, controlled burn-offs, high speed water transfer, for pumping out water from flooded areas, and even for sheep jetting and stock watering.
– Recoil start 6.5 hp class HONDA GX200 petrol engine
– Davey 'Fire Fighter Plus' Pump
This tough fire fighting trailer was specially designed and built with a few unique features which makes it different to other fire fighting trailers:
- A 3-way valve is installed to switch quickly and easily between suction mode (filling the tank from a dam or creek) and fire fighting mode.
Quick Reference:
Model Number: P6R-1.7-PF
Engine: Recoil start HONDA GX200 engine – with 3-year GX warranty
Pump: Davey model 5265H-O Fire Fighting Plus
Pressure Rating: 1135 kPa (165 psi) Max.
Suction: 5 meters suction hose with Cam-Lock fittings and dam strainer
Delivery Hose: 5m 1″ fire fighting hose
Size: 0.95 x 0.75 x 0.7 m (l x w x h)
Weight: 45 kg
- Galvanised frame.
- Frame mounted hose rack
- HONDA GX200 (6.5 hp class) recoil-start, air-cooled petrol engine
- Comes with 3-year HONDA GX warranty
- Davey Model 5265H-O Fire Fighter Plus pump with twin impellers with 12-month warranty
- Self-priming pump
- Twin impellers allow for higher pressures to be reached
- Pump can deliver pressures up to 165 psi (1135 kPa)
Delivery Hose & reel
- 5 meters 1" fire fighting hose
- Fire fighting adjustable nozzle
Dam Suction Kit
- Dam suction kit consists of 5 meters suction hose & strainer
- Connects with Cam-lock fittings
- 3-way valve allows for easy switching to suction mode from dam
- Trailer mounted hose rack for storing dam suction kit
HONDA instruction manual can be downloaded from:
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Following Xtra's withdrawal of the Usenet internet news service, a source at TelstraClear, which operates the major rival ISPs, Paradise and ClearNet, says it may either withdraw or significantly trim these services at some time.
A late official comment, however, says the service will be retained "for the foreseeable future".
The conflicting stories come against the background of a five-day collapse of the Usenet service through TelstraClear ISPs, which remains largely unexplained. The theories of the loyal band of regular users who populate the New Zealand news and discussion groups, particularly nz.general, nz.politics and nz.comp, centre on two possibilities; that upstream news providers overseas blocked traffic from TelstraClear servers last month owing to perceived transmission of spam, or that the TelstraClear news server exceeded its monthly quota of traffic from the upstream provider.
One of the telco's customer help staff, Anthony Thompson, in an emailed response to a help request, has specifically denied the latter theory (offering no comment on the former), but acknowledged that there is some discussion on the future of the news service.
"Our management is still in discussions over whether to continue the service, revamp or offer a cut-down news service," he wrote, on March 22. "So anything said here is purely speculation at the moment."
However, a later comment from communications officer Jodine Laing pushes plans for Usenet demise over the horizon.
"We review all our products and services periodically and will review Usenet at some stage," she says. "For the foreseeable future however the Usenet service will continue to be offered as a value-added service to TelstraClear Internet customers."
Laing also denies the quota overrun rumour, asserting that there is no quota. "The recent issue …was due to a problem with the Usenet service news feed application which failed. A monitoring system failed to advise of the issue, hence the delay in restarting the service. We are investigating the issue to ensure this does not happen again."
The Usenet service, also known as NNTP, after the protocol it uses, has been in use since pre-internet bulletin boards were the main ways of spreading news and indulging in discussion. It is still popular with users who prefer simple text communication to community networking systems such as blogs, MySpace and the like.
It is also much abused, of the tens of thousands of "newsgroups" set up to deal with discussion on specific topics, many now contain little but spam. Others are largely given over to exchange of binary files, which are much larger than the text messages the service was originally designed for, and carry all the controversial associations that peer-to-peer file exchange suffers from.
Users have suggested TelstraClear continue the conversational groups but ditch the binary groups, but this may not be possible within the terms of the agreement with the upstream provider.
When Xtra discontinued Usenet service, in May last year, it pleaded mounting cost and the dwindling population of regular users, which it put only in the hundreds.
Both ISPs say Usenet access is provided "free of charge", a point on which many users differ; since news traffic is counted against their capped data volume allowance, they say, they're paying for it as surely as they are for web access and email.


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Thursday, June 19, 2014
The game that has taken the hearts of millions and millions of players with its blocky graphics is of course MineCraft. This is a sandbox box game where your every desire may come true. Here you can gather resources and fight nocturnal monsters while building a house. You can explore the vast world of Minecraft and even create an underground city. All of your choices and goals are entirely up to you and your imaginations. There are of course some mods and add-ons and this arcade just add one interesting feature to the game. Making it even more various and interesting as if it's not that engaging yet. With the unblocked version you will have some good time playing the full game for free.
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14 Famous Model Families Who Have Walked Down the RunwayBy Brenna Opelka of INSIDER |
The fashion world has come to recognize the Hadids as the ultimate model family, but Gigi and Bella aren't the only celebrity siblings who have had the privilege of sharing their runway lives together.
Famous duos like Kendall and Kylie Jenner were raised in the spotlight before they took to the catwalk. Meanwhile, Victoria's Secret Angels Lily Aldridge and Taylor Hill carved out their own modeling careers before their siblings followed suit.
Take a look at how 14 high-profile fashion families have graced the runway.