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BCS Tractor Introduces New Buddy Cart

This self-propelled barrow hauls up to 450 pounds and 10 cubic feet of volume with ease!

BCS, makers of quality tractors and attachments, continues to fulfill its mission to increase its customers’ productivity while reducing physical effort by introducing its latest attachment, the new Buddy Cart.

BCS Buddy Cart Overview

BCS’ Buddy Cart is a self-propelled barrow that hauls up to 450 pounds and 10 cubic feet of volume. The Buddy Cart makes the back-breaking chore of hauling firewood, compost, or rocks by pushing a traditional wheelbarrow a thing of the past! You will delight in how well the Buddy Cart handles in even the most uneven terrain. It’s small enough to easily store, yet large enough for just about any medium-sized hauling jobs on your property!

The Buddy Cart makes the back-breaking chore of hauling firewood, compost, or rocks by pushing a traditional wheelbarrow a thing of the past. You will delight in how well the Buddy Cart handles in even the most uneven terrain. It’s small enough to easily store, yet large enough for just about any medium-sized hauling jobs on your property.

BCS Buddy Cart Features

The BCS Buddy Cart attaches to BCS tractor models 722 and up. You simply attach it to the PTO connection point. This barrow is compact in size. It was intentionally designed to easily fit through any common 36” inch fence gate. Actual measurements are 33.5” wide, 72” long (including tongue) and 27” high. You will appreciate the fact that while the payload allows for carrying up to 450 pounds or 10 feet of volume, it won’t take up much storage space.

The Buddy Cart is practically weather-proof, so forget about problems with rusting. The tub is made of rustproof poly and the tongue is powder paint-coated. Special attention was given to making the Buddy Cart flexible enough to navigate even the most uneven terrain. For instance, the frame of the cart has a low center of gravity. This is an important design feature, making it less prone to tipping on hillsides or uneven ground.

BCS knows any barrow has to both steer and dump with ease while carrying a heavy load. The specially engineered tongue of the Buddy Cart ensures both maneuverability and dumping is a breeze. Steering is feather-light because the pivot point is located on the tongue near the PTO connection point. The pivot point even allows for the hitch to be repositioned to allow for larger wheel sizes if desired.

When it comes to dumping, we’ve made it easy. A dump lever located on the tongue activates the cart to tilt, dumping the load effortlessly. In fact, attaching a rope through a hole in the lever lets the operator activate the dump from a standing position.

The Buddy Cart is designed with flexibility in mind.  We know you will enjoy using your Buddy Cart frequently as you collect yard debris, tote mulch, or haul just about anything else you might need to enhance your outdoor space. We made the cart attachable to the tractor in either “rear-mount” position or “front-mount” position. Switching from one mount to the other is achieved by simply rotating the BCS handlebars and offsetting the handlebars to the left or right. Most owners seem to prefer placing the handlebars in “rear-mount” mode since that facilitates reaching the cart without having to walk around the front of the tractor.

You will find the Buddy Cart extremely versatile and fun to use. Chores that previously were hard work will become a cinch when you use your “buddy.”

Ida Supply is proud to be your local Canada BCS dealer for the new BCS Buddy Cart. Their line of two-wheel tractors and attachments are the preferred choice of gardeners, farmers, and nurseries everywhere.

Give us a call or browse the BCS Tractor Catalog for more information.

Tips for Cutting Firewood This Winter

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tips for cutting firewoodWith the arrival of cold weather, it’s time to think about cutting and stacking firewood. It’s a rewarding job! There’s no better way to spend a cold night than lounging in front of a warm fireplace or wood stove. Whether it’s your first time stacking a woodpile or you just want a refresher course on proper splitting technique, we at Ida Supply would like to offer a few tips for tips for cutting firewood.

Proper protective gear

When cutting wood, you need to wear protective apparel such as chaps, hearing protection, and gloves. Cold wood can splinter, so protect your head with a helmet and always wear eye protection! Winter pants are available which are made of a material that is cut-retardant, yet resistant to moisture. They are a great way to protect your legs

Maintaining Your Chainsaw in Winter

As the largest STIHL dealer in the interior of British Columbia, our highly trained, experienced technicians are ready and willing to acquaint you with the best ways to maintain your chainsaw through the winter months. We offer these suggestions for STIHL chainsaw owners:

  • If the temperature is below 40° F, be sure to switch the winter/summer shutter on the saw to “winter” to activate the pre-heater system.
  • Be sure to keep the sprocket cover clean of freezing sawdust and oil.
  • Clean the chain brake more often.
  • Remove snow around the fuel tank opening before refueling. You don’t want moisture to get into the fuel.
  • Keep the anti-vibration system free from snow and ice.
  • Wipe away any snow, ice, or water droplets from around the throttle trigger and throttle trigger interlock to ensure they remain operational.
  • Keep the cooling air intake clean and free from snow, ice, sawdust, and even bulky winter clothing to prevent your engine from overheating.
  • Keep all other risk-reducing features and control mechanisms on your chainsaw clean of snow, ice, and sawdust

Selecting, Splitting, and Stacking Firewood

When selecting wood, remember the three “R”’s; buy the right wood at the right time in the right amount. Wood types fall into the soft woods or hardwood categories. Hardwood burns hotter and cleaner, leaving less creosote residue behind. It’s going to be cheaper to buy your wood supply in the spring or summer. Make sure the wood has been “seasoned,” meaning it has dried for at least 6 months to ensure optimal burn. Wood is usually sold by the cord (8’ long x 4’ high x 4’ deep). Smaller amounts are sold by the “face cord” or “rick” which is about 1/3 of a cord

Splitting wood is a two-step process of first measuring to cut the desired length (called a round), then splitting the wood using an axe or a splitting wedge for larger pieces. Be aware that the ground might be frozen and slippery. Always ensure you have solid footing with good traction before swinging an axe!

Stacking firewood can be done using a pre-built wood rack or simply stacking on the ground.  If doing the latter, be sure the ground is level and dry and has proper drainage so water will not pool around the wood. Ideally, place a base of treated two-by-fours under your pile to elevate it off the ground. Cover the woodpile with a tarp.

Ida Supply technicians are ready to answer any question you might have related to firewood and the equipment needed as you prepare for Ol’ Man Winter. Give us a call or stop in and let us put our 45 years of experience to work for you.

5 Last-minute Gift Ideas for the Do-it-Yourself Homeowner on Your Holiday Shopping List

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This holiday season, Ida Supply wants to thank all our customers for their continued patronage.

It’s your loyalty over the last 45 years that has made us the largest STIHL dealer in the interior of British Columbia. We would like to remind everyone that when you shop at a local business this holiday season, you also give back to your community in surprising ways.

As your locally-owned power equipment store, your business helps support the local community. Ida Supply is an active sponsor of local outdoor clubs including the Barrier Outdoor Club, local kid’s softball leagues, and the annual Pumpkin Run.

During this holiday season, Ida Supply has lots of last-minute gift ideas perfect for anyone’s holiday shopping list. And, if that list includes one or more do-it-yourself homeowners who are outdoor power equipment enthusiasts, consider a gift from STIHL. It’s a brand that’s guaranteed to bring a smile! From chainsaws, blowers and trimmers to quality accessories and apparel, there’s a STIHL gift for almost every home and budget. Are you ready to give the gift of STIHL? Check out these five gift ideas from Ida Supply:

Chainsaws   When you think of chainsaws, you think of STIHL! Customers everywhere say the same thing… “The best chainsaw made.”  Stihl’s chainsaws are known for their high performance, dependability, ease of starting, and ease of operation and maintenance.

Blowers and Shredder Vacs – Your landscape, your rules. Keep leaves, clippings and other yard debris under control with STIHL handheld blowers, backpack blowers, or shredder vacs. Each model is designed for efficiency, ease of use and exceptional power. Whether you maintain a small urban lot or acres of land, there’s a STIHL handheld or backpack blower ready to exceed your expectations.

Trimmers and Brushcutters – STIHL trimmers and brushcutters are made for those who truly appreciate a well-groomed landscape. If you’re like us, there’s nothing more satisfying than the sound of a whirring trimmer line and the smell of freshly cut grass. Spring will be here before you know it—make sure that the do-it-yourselfer on your list is ready!

Battery-powered equipment – It’s the power you need without the hassle! STIHL battery-powered equipment combine power, portability, and cordless convenience – all in an environmentally conscious package. Both homeowners and professionals appreciate their instant starting, quiet operation, and lightweight portability. The only thing missing is the fuel cost—and we’re sure you’re not sorry to see that go.

Stocking Stuffers – STIHL offers great stocking stuffer ideas.

  • Caps – Our caps include a great selection of materials and styles. From mesh-back to structured twill material – camouflage to designer accents, you’re sure to find the hat that will best suit anyone on your list.
  • Hand tools – STIHL Precision Series™ hand tools don’t run on gasoline, electricity or wishful thinking. They’re hand-powered.
  • Protective and Work Wear – STIHL offers a full line of protective apparel and work wear that works as hard as you do. From dense forests to urban sprawl, our apparel is designed to help keep you safe and stand up to tough working conditions.

This holiday season, forget the big-box retailers.  Only locally-owned businesses like Ida Supply have the line of quality products like STIHL that are perfect for your gift list. And, don’t forget the gift certificates available for purchase! They’re sure to please even the most discriminating person on that list.

Ida Supply Holiday Sale

Holiday Sale

If there’s a do-it-yourself type on your holiday gift list this season, then look no further than Ida Supply!  We have great deals on power tools, accessories, clothing, and much more.  Not only that, but everything in the store is on sale up until December 16th!  All you have to do is mention the secret coupon code HOHO2016 when you come in to the store, and we’ll give you 15% off any full price item.

Holiday Sale

Not sure what to get the tool lover on your list?  Talk to the experts at Ida Supply for great gift ideas, or visit the STIHL website to browse their full product catalog for inspiration.

How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower

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You’ve probably mowed for the last time this season, and you’re ready to winterize your lawn mower. How can you ensure that your mower will be primed and ready to use next spring? Proper winterization will keep your mower running like new for years to come.

Clean the Mower

A thorough cleaning is the best place to start when you winterize your lawn mower. Before you start this task, remove the mower’s spark plugs and dispose of them. This will prevent the mower from starting accidentally as you clean it or throughout the winter.

  • Sweep the top of the mower, removing any debris such as leaves, grass, or sticks. Take the grass bag off and hose it out, and then allow it to dry completely prior to reattaching it.
  • Conduct a thorough inspection of the mower, including the belts, hangers and the deck for wear and tear. If something looks like it’s due to be replaced, you can replace it at some point during the winter so that you’ll be ready for the spring.
  • After you’ve removed the deck, you can then remove and sharpen the blades. Mowing with a dulled mower blade can be detrimental to your grass. If you’re not up to the task yourself, you can take them to a professional. Additionally, remove any rust from the blades, to lengthen their life and usefulness.
  • Remove and inspect the air filter, and clean it or replace it as necessary. Again, taking care of this now will be one less thing for you to do in the spring. Removing the clogs or dirt from the air filter will prevent engine damage.

Detail the Engine

Now that you’ve got the removable pieces cleaned, it’s time to turn your attention to the internal processes of your mower.

  • Drain the oil tank, as it could freeze, too. Frozen oil, like gas, will thaw with lots of condensation and it can cause the motor to stick when you try to start the mower in the spring if the mower starts at all. Start the spring with fresh oil, and you’ll be ready to roll. Change the oil filter as well.
  • Take out the battery. After you remove the cables from their terminals, you should gently scrub the connectors and the terminal posts with some steel wool; you can eliminate all corrosion with a couple of teaspoons of a high-quality battery cleaner. Once you’ve got it thoroughly cleaned, charge it to its full capacity, and then you should store it outside of the mower in a place that is far from heat or flame, and that’s warm and dry.

Once you’ve completed winterizing your lawn mower, you should find a cool, dry place to store it for the duration of the season. A shed or a garage is ideal, but be sure that the mower isn’t near any appliance with a pilot light, such as a furnace or a water heater.

Now that you’ve completed the steps required to winterize your lawn mower, you should be able to get it running in the spring with just a few minor adjustments.

Snow Blower Maintenance

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Winter is on the way, and in many places, snow will be falling well before it’s official entry on December 21st. Performing proper snow blower maintenance will save you time and money, and you’ll have it at the ready when you actually need it.

Preparing Your Snow Blower For First Use of the Season

Before you use your snow blower, you should take a few vital steps to be sure that it’s ready to operate at peak performance. (Note: Be sure to read your owner’s manual prior to performing maintenance. This will save you a lot of time!)

  • Inspect Belts — Remove the belt cover from your snow blower, and inspect the belt for visible signs of wear and tear. If you see that the belt is in bad shape, replace it. (Pro tip: Take a photo of how the belt is attached prior to removing it; this will help you remember how to place the new belt.) As you used your snow blower throughout the previous season, the belts stretched, so even if you don’t need to replace them, you should tighten them to ensure that they’re working properly.
  • Change the Oil — It’s likely that sitting still for the previous months hasn’t done your snow blower’s engine any favors. Check the oil level, and if there’s enough there, start the snow blower and allow it to warm up.  Letting it run for a bit will help the oil liquefy, and it will shake loose any dirt or impurities within the actual oil pan that need to be flushed out.  Once you’ve completed this step, unplug the oil plug and drain the old oil out completely, and then replace the plug tightly. Finally, add the new oil, and inspect the drain plug for leaks.
  • Check the Fuel — Prior to starting the snow blower for the first time, check the fuel tank. If you’re running low, be sure to add the fuel before you start the engine, or else wait at least two minutes after turning the machine off. The engine should be completely cool before you add gas to the tank. Hopefully, if there is still gasoline in the snow blower’s tank, you utilized a fuel stabilizer prior to storing it the previous spring; failure to do so could result in damaging gum deposits and acids.
  • Check the Spark Plugs — If you carefully cleaned the spark plugs before you put the snow blower into storage, they’re probably ready to roll. If you didn’t, take a minute to look them over. Check them for visible damage or deposits; if you see any, replace them, taking special care not to over-tighten them.

In-Season Snow Blower Maintenance

You’ve taken such care to get your snow blower ready for the season; you should continue to maintain it throughout the winter to keep it in top shape. Here are our top tips for maintaining your snow blower throughout the winter.

  • High-Octane Fuel — When you purchase fuel for your snow blower, spring for the high-octane variety. Additionally, you should treat the fuel with an ethanol fuel stabilizer if you’re not utilizing ethanol-free fuel.
  • Shear Bolts/Pins — If your machine has shear bolts/pins, you should check them before each use for tightness; if one should loosen, you’re more likely to break it off.
  • Skid Shoes/Plates — Check your skid shoes/plates or scraper bars for wear and tear before each use. Adjust them as needed, or replace them if you deem them too far gone for another use.
  • Run Your Machine — After you’ve used the machine, allow it to run for a few minutes longer. This will prevent freezing of the impeller and/or auger, and it will clear out any snow or debris. A clean machine is a happy machine, and one that will last you many seasons to come.
  • Tire Pressure — Prior to using your machine, check the tire pressure. Add air as needed to maintain the required pressure.

If despite your careful snow blower maintenance, your snow blower isn’t going to make it for another season, or if you’re ready for an upgrade, visit Ida Supply for 10% off a Simplicity Snow Blower.

Save 10% on Simplicity Snow Blowers at Ida Supply

Simplicity Snow Blower
Simplicity Snow Blower

Save 10% on Simplicity Snow Blowers up until the first snowfall of the season!

Simplicity Snow BlowersIda Supply is your go-to supplier for Simplicity Snow Blowers in Kamloops for the winter of 2016-2017, and up until the first snowfall of the season we’re offering them at 10% off!

Simplicity Snow Blowers provide powerful and efficient snow removal despite their compact size and light weight.  Features include:

  • Push-button electric start motor
  • A quick-adjust deflector handle
  • Chute-mounted rotation handle
  • 30-ft throwing distance

Stop by Ida Supply and mention this internet-only special to get your 10% discount!

Ida Supply and the Kamloops Pumpkin Run

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For many years, Ida Supply has been a proud sponsor of the Kamloops Pumpkin Run, an annual event put on by the Kamloops Street Rod Association.

About 50 or so cars leave Kamloops and head towards Grinrod, BC.  Along the way, they pick up other cars who want to join the caravan.  Yet more vehicles arrive from the Okanagan with about a total of 200 plus cars showing up.

For this year’s event, three members of the extended Ida Supply family participated, along with their classic cars.

Pictured below, from left to right, are a 1965 Corvette owned by Ken Barry (owner of Ida Supply) and driven by his nephew Shawn Barry, a 1978 Mini Cooper S owned and driven by Ken, and a 1966 Chevelle owned and driven by Keith Barry.

Kamloops Pumpkin Run

One of the ways that Ida Supply supports the event is by donating equipment for a benefit auction.  This year, we donated the STIHL blower pictured below.  Somehow, a classic piece of outdoor power equipment just seems to fit with all the classic cars pictured in the background.  After all, Andreas Stihl designed and hand built the first chain saw in 1926.  Surely he would appreciate the fact that equipment from a company bearing his name is being used to support an association dedicated to preserving other well-designed machines?

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How to Sharpen a Chain Saw Properly

How to Sharpen a Chain Saw

How to Sharpen a Chain SawLike any cutting tool a chainsaw needs to be kept sharp if it is to work effectively. A dull chainsaw requires more effort to cut through anything properly, and in some cases this can become a safety issue when you have to really work to force a dull chain through a heavy piece of wood.

Learning how to sharpen a chainsaw is relatively easy, but you still need to have the proper tools and technique to make sure that you have an effective and functional saw when you’re finished with the job. Here are the essential steps that you need to know when you sharpen your saw’s chain.

Selecting the Right File

Your first step in sharpening a chainsaw is making sure you’re using the right file for the saw. There are several types of files on the market that could suit your needs, but the best way to make sure you have the right file is to purchase something like the 2 in 1 filing guide from STIHL. This filing system comes with practically everything you will need to sharpen your chainsaw.

To determine the right size of round file you will need, look at the code digit for the chain pitch. This can be found on the outboard side of the depth gauge. If you aren’t sure what this code refers to, your filing guide should help you determine the pitch based on the number.

It’s very important that you only use special chainsaw sharpening files for your chainsaw. Using an all-purpose file or any other tool could damage your saw and prevent you from having a sharp chain.

Holding the File

To sharpen your chainsaw, hold the file firmly by the handle in one hand and guide the file across the cutter with your other hand. You should be using a firm and smooth forward stroke for best results. Start with the master cutter, and position your file so that it applies pressure evenly as you move it from the inside to the outside of the cutter.

As you file your saw, hold the file at a right angle to the guide bar, and rotate the file regularly to prevent one-sided wear. Also remember that the file will only sharpen the blades on a forward stroke. STIHL chainsaw blades are usually sharpened to a 30 degree angle, which is parallel to the surface mark of the filing angle.

Checking Your Results

If you’ve followed the directions about how to sharpen a chain saw closely, you should have a sharp chainsaw blade that can cut cleanly and smoothly through just about every type of wood. It’s still worth your time to check the results of your filing, however. To do this, simply look closely at the cutting edge. The cutter’s edge should be uniformly bright and clean if it is sharp. If you notice any dark spots on the edge, it isn’t sharp enough. Continue to file the cutter until you achieve the proper results. The cutters should also be filed to the same length as the master cutter.

Other Tips

To make sure that you are filing the cutting edge evenly, mark the cutter with a felt tip pen before sharpening. After you make a few strokes with your file, check the mark to see if it is coming off. If it is disappearing as you are filing away the surface, you know you are using the proper technique. You should also use the same number of strokes for each cutter to make sure you are filing them all to the same length. Count the number of strokes you are using for the main cutter, and match it when you move onto the other edges.

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Good questions for the candidates.

Read the questions here: "The Obnoxious and Important Questions I Would Ask At The GOP Debate." By Kurt Schlichter, Townhall.com, 9/14/15.

Which list raises the question, "Why will someone like this with hard questions never EVER get within a mile of a microphone at a presidential candidate "debate" or an actual president at a news conference?

Our actual and possible leaders are insulated from questions from actual citizens by a phalanx of hoplite infantry (whose services are not needed on any Greek frontier at this juncture).

How can this be healthy for the republic and aren't we seeing in this very sad fact all the proof we need that America is anything but a constitutional republic?

We have lost control of our government.

Politicians are not accountable to voters in the electoral process, they are safe from annoying citizens with hard questions, they are served by a press corps who would rather have sex-change surgery than ask a question about a serious issue (or report the truth), and they can finesse any inquiry from any citizen phoning or writing to ask specific questions. "Dear Valued Constituent: Thank you for your thoughtful letter. You and many others have asked similar questions that I have taken the liberty of answering in this letter . . . ."

H/t: Linda Fox.

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Keywords: MANET, BDS, IP address, DHCP.
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Availability Assessment of Multi-State System by Hybrid Universal Generating Function and Probability Intervals

Volume 12, Number 4, July 2016 - Paper 2  - pp. 321-339

Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar (India)

(Received on September 31, 2015, revised on March 03, 2016)

In this paper a non-repairable multi-state system with imprecise probabilities and performance rates are taken, representing imprecise probabilities by interval valued probabilities. These intervals are evaluated by computing bound of interval valued ordinary differential equation of the system. For imprecise performance rates random fuzzy variables are introduced. The proposed method is based on hybrid universal generating function (universal generating function representation of random fuzzy variable) and probability intervals to incorporate the uncertainty problem in availability assessment of the system. Finally, availability p-boxes of the system have been evaluated along with a numerical example.

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Commercial Amenities and Community Plazas All Under One Roof

Four new neighbourhood centres will be built, in Hougang, Sembawang and Punggol, which will have two, the Housing Board said yesterday. This will benefit executive condo residents such as those from The Terrace EC and Amore EC in Punggol as well as The Brownstone EC and Parc Life EC in Sembawang.

These centres will provide commercial amenities such as shops and eateries, social facilities such as childcare and enrichment centres, and public spaces such as community plazas, all under one roof.

They will be linked to residents’ homes and public transport by sheltered walkways,

The centres are expected to be ready between 2018 to 2020.

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They are the first ones that the HDB is building in more than a decade. The last ones it built were Pioneer Mall and Punggol Plaza, completed in 2004.

“We have taken back the role of building these neighbourhood centres because we think that meeting the residents’ needs and creating spaces for residents is very important,” said Mr Fong Chun Wah, HDB group director for development and procurement.

HDB held focus group discussions and surveys of residents living near the centres to find out what facilities are needed. This consultative approach will apply to future neighbourhood centres.

Where applicable, HDB will also work with other government agencies to locate their facilities in new neighbourhood centres.

For instance, Oasis Terraces in Punggol will house the Punggol Polyclinic.

An exhibition on the four new neighbourhood centres is now on at the HDB Hub in Toa Payoh, complete with architectural models.


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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

I had my horrible Finance test last night which was probably the hardest test in the history of the world. And I will probably get the worst mark ever since I got a zero for that one science test in forth form when I accidentally dropped the test tube into the bunsen burner flame. Hehe... but this test is way more important so I'm feeling crestfallen.

Anyway... the real reason for my post is that I have a couple of good ideas for crafty goodness. One will be a super AXESOME (yes, axesome) necklace and the other a badge/brooch.  I don't want to give anything away so instead I'll be annoyingly mysterious until I have actually made them (cue shopping trip for more silicone, weeeee!)

I'm so excited, but even more annoying than me posting about an idea and not telling you, is that I have NO time to make it before Kraftbomb! SUUUUUUUUUUUUX.  I'm all excited about making it but I have to study for another test. Grrrr. And the weekend is far too late to be making a mold and then trying to cast the resin and finishing off the product.

But what can I do? my hands are tied.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Stuff to do

I'm still buzzing a bit about how awesome Craftwerk was,  and also excited about the upcoming Kraftbomb!  I hope I have enough time to prepare - I've spent the past weekend and few days finishing uni assignments and next week I have two mid-semester tests (Monday & Thursday).  And... I haven't done really any of the readings for them! Eek!

My general plan is to cast lots of resin stuff every day (if I can), put them aside until Friday night and do all the rest of the stuff required - drilling, sanding rough edges, gluing findings, and attaching more findings.  I think I can whip together a whole lot of non-resin stuff on Saturday.  I hope this timetable works. I don't really have much of a choice on that!

I also have a LARGE order from a shop in Houston, New York to fill.  Fun times!

After Kraftbomb I have a two week break from uni, so I can finally catch up on sleep, reading (for fun), uni reading, crafty stuff and the two assignments I have due first thing after the holidays (it's just mean!).

Friday, August 15, 2008

Last night...

Golly, Craftwerk last night was crazy.  Crazy awesome.  I didn't have my usual faithful companion Charles with me last night and it turned out to be the busiest market day thingy Jellybones has EVER had.  It was so crazy I didn't even have time to eat or leave the table for a break.  The lovely Esther from Toggle offered to take over and let me have a break but I couldn't tear myself away.  Then she brought me a date scone which kept me going til the end when I was finally able to have some of the jaffa cupcake I had bought from the Cupcake Queen.  I shared it with my friend Bron from Ran With Scissors as she had to babysit it all night so I wouldn't sit on it. Thanks Bron!  Mmmmm cupcakes...

Now for the daunting task of starting to remake all the things I sold so I can be ready for Kraftbomb!

Friday, August 8, 2008

Just a quick post to show these popsicles I've been working on.  They will be made into necklace pendants.  I think they are slightly too big for earrings but maybe I'll try that one time.  You can see that I took one of them out of the mold too soon and it looks like a melted popsicle - which I actually really like and might have to recreate.  They are made out of resin (of course - it is my fav medium) and the popsicle stick I made by sawing up popsicle sticks into tiny ones and sanding the edges to be round.  Then I drill a hole which will be the hole for the pendant finding.  The whole thing takes quite a bit longer to make than you might expect.  It's especially hard to get the stick in the middle of the mold properly.

CRAFTWERK is next Thursday 14th August back at St Kevin's Arcade from 6pm-9pm. Yay!

I am pretty much dedicating my weekend to making stuff.  I also have 2 assignments due in a week which should be interesting! Weeeee...


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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

A very long update!

Hey Guys!

Wassssuppppppppppeeddd! :X

it's been months since i last yeah probably will be a long update...hehehe
so jus sit tight n relax while i beginning to tell you all a story of my life from august 2010 - sept 2010...

so yeah...after that cycling post of mine, was busying gettting prepared for school exams n car license.was quite quite busy for the month of august n sept...

before i start jus wanna wish...

SeLamat Hari RAya Maaf Zahir n Batin to All my Muslim Friends!

Yeah Raya Was great but Did not Celebrate much due to Exams...this Exams jus came in the wrong timing..haiish...jus wanna start having fun celebrating raya n Exams coming in 3 days time after was all at home since the First day of raya...but thankfully, my granny was at my place, so people came visiting my place for raya...n collection also kept coming in...hahahakz..alhamdullilah..a daym boring raya yet a exciting one... =)

n guess Wat!! Ripley Believe it or not!

we were in the house suddenly, my cuzz spot a swamp of bees just outside my window...WOW! it's was like thousands of them.and they were wearing baju kurung..haha...Dun tell me u fell for jus kidding..duhh.

we then were informed by the town council to close all our windows bcoz their jus found a bee hive at our block and we were also being informed that the pest control are coming to Bomb away all those bees..BOMBS AWAYS! PSSSSSS.. here's a footage of the hive at my block...
The picture below show you clearly where the bees hive is :D

OH MY GOSH! wat a big one! was quite big n disgusting perhaps..n bees were like flying here n there wearing baju kurung..even there's two bees that lost their way to their raya open hive *for human we call it open house* n ended inside my room! darn those bees!GO buy GPS... lucky im not that kind of nervous guy who is shy to hold this bees..yeah wat i meant was scardy cat guys...lucky i am tough! ehem2.....hahahakz....ouhk maybe not! hahah

Moving on..

so i was saying bout staying home n revising for exams...darn it suxs so bad...people are having fun outside n im studying in my room..FIRETRUCK EXAMS! hmmmm

So yeah Exams then Ended on Wed n it's like one, two , three, four , five , Six..YEAH SIX DAYS AFTER RAYA! mannn....k stop nagging yat! i mean lyke Finally Exams is OVER! yay man! btw it was great. was so easy....YOU KNOW WHY? WHY???

GOnna Make my loves Ones proud of me...Yeah may be small but i know im not that small..atleast abit bigger than small..."SMALL!" that's better...haha

feeling abit better that exams is now i can celebrate! yay!

i celebrate Raya on the 9th day...wat the heck :S...It's abit too late to celebrate...went the FIRST house on the 9th DAy! FIRETRUCK EXAMS AGAIN!

but well IT was fun!

Collection WAs awesome! and EVEN Got a Raya Gift Worth $400 from my cousin. A distortion/Overdrive n a Digital Delay...MAN! i was So daym happy..been wanting to buy those but it was darn expensive....btw F.Y.I , those gadgets is for guitar make the guitar sound nicer...

Look how much it cost! price tag is there on the box..haha..

so yeah..was extremely happy n feeling abit lucky on that day... god do love us! alhamdullilah

allright next..wat do i have next in mind

..oh yeah. driving license..yupp 6 more days...wish me luck aitez guys..hoping to pass this test..darn im so nervous.cant stop scared if im gonna have nervous breakdown on that day...breathe in and out...gotta calm down allright...wish me luck once again...

so yeah yesterday, accompanied my dear shiffa to oRchard due to her work stuffs..she gotta send some stuffs n meet someone i jus being busybody n follow her there..hahakz...

man, orchard is a place to shop,n ihave this urge about, i b4 spend about $400+ just on shopping...clothes, pant, bag, boxer, shirt..i just cant see all those stuffs...

and luckily i cld atleast control to not to shop yesterday...u know why?, because my car TP test Cost about $ atleast that made me not to spend on things...

btw bought jus a specs for the both of us....haha..

YOu did nt wear ur spec.."Not fair" haha

allright then, i think it's enough for tired typing n editing...gotta go for now...

byeee...will update sooon aitez..

love this picture..mcm artist ehk..hahaha..NOT!

  1. Afterlife

  2. Dear gOd

  3. Buried aLive

  4. M.I.A

  5. A little piece of Heaven

  6. God hate us

  7. victim

  8. Nightmare

  9. Seize the day

  10. Critical Acclaim

  11. Girl i know

  12. warmness of the soul

And ALL new song From New Album 2010 *nightmare*

Saturday, July 31, 2010

50 KM completed! yeah

had so Much fun today at Pulau Pengerang..
went there by boat but jus to wait for the boat is about 2 hours..haiish...arrived at Changi about 8am in the morning but we boarded the boat around 11+am n the journey there is about 1 n the half hours..jus have to conserve energy in the boat..was tired due to school n work the previous day...but since im so looking forward for long distance im up for the challenge...hahaha

arrived there about 12pm n we then started cycling..yeah..up hills n down hills was great..down hill is super awesome..wheeee..hahakz...

kampung scenery and road without traffic light...hahakz...well, malaysia..lyke duhh...haha

after cycling about 24km n that is about an hour, we finally saw the city of that called "bandar"..lots of shophouses n Guess wat! FOODDDD FIGHT!! hahhakz..
ate Maggie SUp and Lychee syrup...Double the Yayness!
n at that point of time i cant even feel my legs anymore n im still wondering bout the journey back to the jetty..hahakz...

after an hour break, we felt hype up to continue our journey back to the jetty...yeah another 24km to go...n wheee.... hahakz..

still cant forget the Apek who disturb sonia.. " i lup you" daym funny la...

arrived at the jetty bout 3+pm... i fell down after parking my bike....not fell off from my bike but feel down while walking! haha..cant feel my legs anymore..seriously...
i was walking to this shop thgt of getting a drink then suddenly i jus drop down on my knees..hahahakz...nasib baik tkde org nampk...fuhh..paisey...

went back to changi village n had our Early dinner n Home sweet home...

awesome man...cant wait for the next trip!
aww man, cant follow u guys for the september trip for the mountain climbing...exams man!! haiish....

k till here then..gtg for now...
butt aching, muscle cramp...

photos will be uploaded soon :)

Friday, July 23, 2010

Happy Birthday to me!

life had been so hectic nowadays..
Driving license
and other commitments..

gonna strt managing my time properly from now on..
if not, Im seriously dead..
im much too young to fall...

i have nothing much to say here...
so guess gtg now...

Happy Birhtday to Me..EeeeeEEe....

(so not looking forward to celebrate my birthday for this yr)
still cant forget bout my 18th birthday celeb. @singapore flyer..
that was awesome!
A to the W to the E to the S to the O to the M to the E

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

goodbye Singapore, Welcome to Penang - Langkawi!

Will be Off to the Airport tonight....wheeee
Selamat pegi dan Selamat pulang, amin!

btw jus wanna update that photos of the Photoshoot of Shiffa's graduation had been uploaded at my cek out yeah! or u can scroll to my blog's links...

btw Om shanti Om is awesome..
jus cant stop watching that show....

take care my fellow friends! and my Love :)

Friday, June 11, 2010

YAY!! holiday!!
VACATION!! wheeeee...

Langkawi Here i COme!!
Aeroplanes!! I MISS YOU!!
driving licences, ON THE WAY!!

alot of activities will be held on june holiday...
camp , class outing, maybe silat outing n other stuffs...
but gonna study hard the last week of holiday coz test will be conducted when sch reopens...
aiming for GPA 4.0...insyallah...

k till here then..
bye :):):)

even if the sky is falling down...dooowwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn....

Monday, May 31, 2010

dear shiffa's graduation photoshoot!

went for a photoshoot last was awesome but yeah it was also super tiring due to the hot weather..
first went to Singapore Poly to have the photoshoot n followed by Esplanade and more...
lucky that her cuzz drives us there, if we were to take train, i dun tink i could make it that far with that kind of weather..hahahakz...
photo's will be upload soon i guess..
hope so...
can't wait to veiw those photos...
im so proud of you, Shiffa Khumaira...
btw i love to see you smile during ur photoshoot..
Her smile made me smile,
that Smile is the one that light up my future and brighten up my day..
Her smile made me wanna go far n achieve all my goals.
in that smile also, i see Happiness and Love :)
allright! till here then,
gtg for now...
wish me luck for test allright! hope to get full marks again!! hahahakz..
n yeah yeah! getting IPHONE sooonnn!!
:D wide smile

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

hey harlow! haha

harlow to anybody who is reading my blog now..
it's been a short while since i updated my blog..
btw school had started n yeah getting more busy as day pass by..
n yupp, school had been great and also a headache for me..
new friends are awesome and felt great to be in the same class as IBNU IRFAN!
so far school is doing great and rock climbing is such a fun activity to participate in..
work has been a hell for me,
nowadays people around us jus dont understand what is the meaning of school/commitments...
adakah patut mereka berkata tk payah pergi ke sekolah dan berkerja utk dorg...apakah pikirkan mereka setelah berkata seperti itu!! tidak kah anda marah setelah mendengar bahwa mereka berkata seperti itu dan setelah didengar oleh telinga mu AND maka sini ingin saya tekankan bahwa se nye jangan la kamu makan apa yg telah ditolak dan terus dibuang di tong yg berbentuk bulat memanjang.dan setelah itu, makanan itu akan ditapis di jurong bird park dan akan menjadi baja utk pokok disekitaran pulau singapura.atau dijadi kan sebagai newwater......hahahaha..k da strt mengarut...sowie sowie...
k get back to the topic..
btw it's long to talk bout it...lazy to elaborate more bout it..
but yupp, still working on weekends tpi tu pon mata dorg masih merah...haissh..
main intention is to come work n get money for myself n go home after that balik..
to shiffa: all the best in ur work allright!! no matter wat happens, yat will always be by ur gonna study hard now and insyallah we will have a great life in the future..btw im so proud and happy for u..seeing u having ur own room in the office, own desk and a computer/ paperwork on's ur dream isnt it...alhamdullilah! :)
allright gtg for now...
have a nice day ppl :)

Thursday, April 1, 2010

hey there!!
guess wat today is ???
APRIL FOOL!!!'s a old joke uh...
btw i nt sure of writing wat here on april fools day..
writing jokes here will be such a useless
so thinking of showing u guys a video of april fool...

here's the video recommended for you..
do check it out aitez !

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

let's rock!!!

for those who are not straight egde, plz dun read the following msg because it's is pointless and it makes no sense at all,
veiwer discretion is advised...
hmmph, guess wat!
i jus bought a new guitar set.
i told you it makes no sense at jus being happy
it was nt that cheap n i really wanted to buy the guitar lyke shit,...
had been saving money for the past months just to buy this jus a crazy person
cld atleast save to buy a bike..
i dun mind buying it coz it's awesome to have's feels lyke in a rockband!! try it...haha
planning to do songs covers soon, but b4 that, let me practise first...hahaha
k till here then, done with sharing my happy stories...

i can still see my reflection from the guitar!! OH YEAH!!! LOVE DRUNK COMING UP!!

Monday, March 22, 2010

well here i am again!!

hey watsup bloggers!!
im back to blogging..yay!
it's been a long tym since i blogged..
is that the right spelling of blog....blogged? blogging? blog? bloooooooog! hmmm, well im nt sure..

so yeah,
life had been hard nowadays,
alot of planning n thinking about things n upcoming task needs to be made..

school strting in jus like a month from now..or maybe less...
and i dun really think that im ready to go school n study..hmmph,,
im nt saying that im lazy for school but i think i am...argh im i look like one? i dun think so..
but really, i want to go school but im lazy to make new friends..oops no offence...but they just come n go, it's not worth to make new i right...ouhk let's stop here...

btw went to science center last week n it was fun! seriously!! nt in childish so surprised n was so amazed with all those science's been a long time i've been's lyke 7 yrs ago...ouhk maybe let's round that off to 10, i was lyke running out n trying out amazing stuffs there..awwwwwww, there's still a kid in me...yeah yeah!!

pics had already been uploaded at my multiply..feel free to check them out...


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Head, Clara and Maria Local History

Video interviews, maps, photos and archived documents about the history of the United Townships of Head Clara and Maria in the Upper Ottawa Valley. Includes the hamlets of Deux Rivières, Bissett Creek, Stonecliffe and Mackey, on the Holden Reservoir above the Rapides-des-Joachims Generating Station (Swisha). Visit our site


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Thursday, January 29, 2015

The Space for Prayer

In a rebuke from a brother
There must be space for prayer
To know that words are said to build
And never meant to tear.

Words do quake to sound and speak
And yet I bid them mute and meek.
The heart itself must be revealed.
The statement signed, delivered, sealed.

When now no stone is left unturned
The humble brew does steep,
To learn what might be yet unlearned,
How wide, long, high and deep...

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New Americans: A Springboard for California’s Economy

Photo by Jamie Lawrie.

Earlier this year, the Washington Post reported that analysts across the country have been worried that the economic crisis has fueled an increase in hate groups and racist, anti-immigrant rhetoric.  With its large immigrant population and current economic woes, California is in the belly of the beast.  Yet, while many restrictionists and anti-immigrant groups are exploiting the recession and using immigrants as scapegoats, an undeniable truth lies beneath their feeble facts: California’s immigrants and their children climb up the socioeconomic ladder over time and most Californians have economically benefited as a result.

California exemplifies not only the enormous political and economic clout of immigrants, but also accounts for innumerable stories of immigrants who experience remarkable upward mobility over time, master English, and own their own homes, according to a new Immigration Policy Center report. Immigrant workers and entrepreneurs make up a large part of taxpayers and are vital when it comes to the success of California’s new budget.

Latinos and Asians account for more than one-quarter of California’s businesses and buying power.  Together, their businesses comprised more than one-quarter of all businesses in the state, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2002 Survey of Business Owners.  Immigrants in California comprise more than one-third of the state’s labor force and pay roughly $30 billion in federal taxes, $5.2 billion in state income taxes, and $4.6 billion in sales taxes each year.  As for the argument that immigrants “steal” jobs from Americans, the truth is that immigrant workers often serve as complements, rather than direct competitors to U.S. workers.  All of these factors put together mean that, over a 14 year period, immigration induced a 4% real wage increase for the average native worker as confirmed by a 2007 study.

While anti-immigrant front groups blame the immigrant population for everything from traffic jams to the entire housing market meltdown, what we need now is valid information and strong leadership on economic issues, not scapegoats and lies.  These groups have misrepresented the truth so much that a recent poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California found a widespread misconception among Californians that immigration, especially illegal immigration, is the primary source of California’s population growth [rather than births, which are the true driver of growth].  Such misapprehension fuels the assumption that we are in a lifeboat with limited resources, and with too many people, we’ll all sink.

Solving California’s economic problems isn’t as easy as curbing immigration.  And ultimately, immigrants are not the problem-they’re actually part of the solution when it comes to getting our country back on its feet.  Since 1848, California has been a “gateway” for immigrants who helped define the state’s greatest assets: ground-breaking technology, artistic creativity, agricultural productivity, and a fearless and fruitful entrepreneurial spirit.  The state may be facing a $42 billion deficit, but the California dream is anything but dead-immigrants and their families are part of the very engine that’s keeping its future alive.

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  • Studies done at University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and University of Iowa have all shown that our Iowa Immigrants not only are better than average in their work ethic but also are also greatly benefiting Iowa’s economy. The Iowa Policy Project’s study also had the same results. That is why we know the statistics brought in to Iowa by John Tanton’s FAIR and his other groups are not based on fact but on negative motives which do not have our state’s well-being at heart.

  • Nice to hear some positive stats on immigration and not all doom and gloom.

  • Yes, immigrants are good for our country and our economy. How shortsited are those immigration hate group members whose own ancestors came to these shores for a better life.

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Laser Class South Africa:

One of the attractions of the Laser for most owners is that the class rules are very strict and that the boat is one design. The Laser philosophy incorporated in the rules is that we want to go sailing not waste time fiddling with boats. We want to win races on the water using our skill not by trying to find a way round the rules that will give us an advantage.

Laser sailing is often referred to as “pure sailing” as the boat is design not complex and the focus is on sailor performance.

The Class Rules are written to prevent any changes from the standard boat that might affect performance so that on the water each boat is the same. The few changes to the standard boat that are allowed are minor and only to allow for a few options that make racing the Laser more comfortable and enjoyable.

Over the years the class has refused to make changes to the rules, which allows more expensive or complicated equipment or which makes older boats redundant.

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In the Shadow of Sigmar

Finding The Vengeance
Inside Estelman's Shop
  • We head into Estelman’s shop, it’s all burned out and gutted
  • Several people stumble in the rubble and push their feet through the floor
  • We make our way into the basement, then into the sewer.
  • We find a closet in the sewer that’s been forced open
  • Bookshelves are empty, lots of footprints
  • Each shelf has a name pasted on it
  • We gather the names off the shelves to create the list of Estelman’s customers, and we have a list of 27 names
  • Imhol confronts a beggar outside, who runs away. As the witch hunter runs away, Imhol shoots him in the back, bringing him down.
  • He interrogates the beggar who turns out to be a witch hunter.
  • The witch hunter starts calling for help, and Imhol gags him and drags him back to the book shop.
  • Oskar notices witch hunters coming down the street, so we all take off heading the other way.

Researching the Names

  • We get a room at an inn, then ask the bartender about the names of the people on the list.
  • The bartender recognizes several of the names that have been pasted over
    • Grigger Stradech – Heretic killed by The Vengeance of Sigmar (a vigilante)
    • Maltus Dorge – Mutant killed by The Vengeance of Sigmar
  • All the names that were pasted over have been killed
  • Everyone on the list is a merchant or noble, including those who were killed

Vengeance of Sigmar

  • Wears a mask
  • All his kills turn out to be mutants
  • They’re strung up with a twin-tailed comet badge nailed to their foreheads
  • Tall, thin, snuffles like a dog on a scent trail

Brother Axel

  • We ask about a man with a scar matching Ansel’s description, asking the various badge sellers because the Vengeance always nails a twin-tailed comet badge to his victims.
  • One of the badge sellers recognizes the description as Brother Axel, a priest of Sigmar, who buys the badges as gifts for the children who visit the temple.
  • We are told to meet with Brother Hildtveldt, who can tell us where to find Brother Axel.
  • Hildveldt tells us that some witch hunters were searching after Brother Axel. It turns out the witch hunter in particular was Jan!
Visiting Estelman
Salvis Invitum - Saving unwillingly

Visiting Estelman

  • Gustav and (Protagonist) head up the stairs to visit Estelman
  • Imhol and Oskar climb a building next door in order to be in good position
  • Estelman tells us about Ansel
    • Loyal customer, buying his “special stock” of preferred customer items
    • Ansel moved to Marianberg, then moved back to Altdorf
    • Ansel came back from Marianberg with a scar, thinner, and somewhat crazy
    • Ansel threatened Estelman with death, extorted a list of his special customers

Witch Hunters Arrive

  • We hear a commotion downstairs, and it sounds like witch hunters have come for Estelman.
  • Estelman begs to be killed, rather than taken and tortured by the hunters.
  • We bar the doors to the room, but the witch hunters keep pushing and breaking doors.
  • Magnar and Gustav lower Estelman out the window as fast as possible, but it’s too fast and he shatters his legs, leading to internal bleeding, he’ll die very soon.
  • He gives them a key and says, “Under my shop”
  • Gustav draws his boot dagger and bestow’s Sigmar’s Mercy (a merciful death) to Estelman.

The exit

  • We escaped from the witchhunters, and we met an angry crowd that was looking for the witchhunters.
    • We also realize that they definitely aren’t the same people who were near Estelman’s shop.
  • We saw a raven following us as well
Arriving at Altdorf
  • We arrive at Altdorf
  • Delegation comes from the city, attempts to bribe the leaders of the Crusade to move along. They refuse.
  • The Crusade sends a delegation to one of the city gates, they are rebuffed, told that the Emperor and Grand Theologist are too busy to talk.
  • Inner circle attempting to figure out what to do next, Father Helmut comes to us, asking for help.
    • Jan says there’s not much time, so he suggests that they sneak Karl into the city to meet w/ the Grand Theologist.
    • Helmut isn’t sure about the plan and its danger, but it’s hard to argue with the expediency.
  • Sneak in with Karl through the merchant gate, hiding Karl in a child’s coffin.
  • Jan turns on us and Karl’s bodyguards. We defeat them, but Jan escapes dragging Karl’s coffin.
  • Jan casts evil Nurgle spells during the fight.
  • Note:
    • Ansel in Altdorf
    • Ask Estelman
    • Necklace for Ceremony

  • Ask around after Ansel or Estelman, but no one knows of any famous ones.
  • Someone else was asking about Estelman, turns out it’s a bookseller
  • Estelman’s shop is in a shabby neighborhood near the Colleges of Law
  • The shop is burning, and we try to intervene and stop the fire from spreading.
  • Witch hunters arrive and stop the bucket brigade, saying that the shop deserved it, let it burn.
  • We head to a Temple of Shallya, where Estelman was taken to be treated for burns and broken legs.
    • How did his legs get broken?
Groffs Last Day

Found in Groffs Cart

  • Knives dosed with something (poison?)
  • Different types of meat
    • Meat stashed away for Jan is fresher than other meat
Around Camp

Oskar and Imhol how take a tour around the camp to spot potential Nurgle agents. They noticed a little girl with a small boil by her lip that was following them. When confronted she bit her boil and fell to the ground in a vomiting, pus weeping, quivering mass until she died. The rather quick death only increased suspicion of Nurgle involvement. Also noticed was the butcher Groff, who also possesses a similar boil.

Meanwhile Gustav delights in his new close contact with Karl, teaching the youth about Sigmar and his warhammer thought the joy of reading. gustave then talks with father Helmut about a man named Tobias.

Dealing with Groff

  • Hire Ahmed to go into Groff’s wagon.
  • Tell him that stealing is wrong, but “taking by force of arms” is acceptable.
  • Ahmed goes in the wagon at night, grabs a pot, hits Groff with it and yells “I take this by force of arms!”
  • Ahmed runs away, Groff heads out of the wagon but doesn’t follow.
  • Oskar manages to sneak in while Groff is distracted.
  • When Groff doesn’t chase Ahmed, Gustav comes out of the dark and impersonates a guard.
  • “Hey, I’m a guard and I think I saw a thief. Come help me chase him!”
  • Groff is confused and refuses to follow, instead deciding to head back into his wagon. Gustav can’t convince him to follow.
  • Imhol, realizing that Oskar is still inside the wagon, takes a shot from the darkness, wounding Groff in the shoulder.
Following the Crusade
Nurglites and Lip Sores
  • Jan says that Capt Kreiger could be a follower of Nurgle
    • Watch out for men with lip sores.
  • Father Helmut – also tells us that there could be a chaos follower in the camp, but he’s not sure who or where.
  • We tell Ahmed to be on the lookout for lip sores.
  • Oskar and Imhol are wandering around looking for people with lip sores when they realize a peasant girl with a lip boil is following them.
  • Oskar darts off and she continues following Imhol, and Oskar can get in behind her.
  • Oskar confronts the women following them, and she freaks out. She bites the boil on her lip and begins vomiting and convulsing. Pus starts coming out of her face and she dies very quickly.
  • Imhol follows someone from the crowd who also has a lip boil, and he follows him to butcher Groff’s cart.
  • Imhol eavesdrops on a conversation between Groff and a cultist, and they mention needing to do work for “Tobias”
  • At night, Oskar sees Kreiger head out of camp. The next morning, some guards mention that he wandered off into the woods. Kreiger complains about missing a glove.
  • Oskar follows Kreiger’s trail into the woods and finds a clearing with a circle of chaos runes. In the middle is a dead goat with baby hands. Oskar finds a feces smeared glove nearby.
Coming Together in Karls Compound

Getting to the Compound

  • Oskar takes off running as the zombies and ghouls come after him
  • He heads toward the central compound, raising the alarm that zombies are attacking.
  • Imhol and Agmar find their way to the hole in Karls Compound tent area

Ghouls Infiltrate

  • Ghouls break into the inner camp, dressed as guards
  • Someone ushers them in
  • Oskar recognizes them as something inhuman, smelling their rot smell and seeing their jerky movements.
  • Oskar fires an arrow at one of the ghouls, intentionally exposing its face and alerting the nearby guards to the ghoul ambush.

Rescue or Burn

  • Sigfried and Gustav cut their way into Karl’s tent as the guards clash with the ghouls.
  • Once a hole is cut, they’re confronted by 2 halberdiers. Sigfried tries to talk them into letting them in, but it doesn’t work.
  • Agmar and Imhol decide that the best way to get Karl out of the tent is to smoke him out. Agmar starts lighting a fire using her tinder kit.

The Vampire Bat

  • Sigfried spots a vampire bat that lands at the top of Karl’s tent and begins cutting its way in.
  • The bat tears a hole in the top of the tent and drops in.
  • Inside the tent we can hear fighting and invocation.
  • Gustav decides that the vampire bat is a sign that he needs to go in and save Karl, so he dashes into the tent.
Karls Assassination

The elves are planning an assassination, and we have to decide what we want to do.

  • Gustav wants to wait for the assassination to start, then try to save Karl, kidnapping him and running if the opportunity presents itself.
  • Imhol, Agmar, and Oskar decide to accompany the elves as they attempt the assassination.
  • Sigfried patrols outside the inner camp, waiting to call out the alarm as the elves approach. Sigfried asks Father Johaness to lend the services of the hammer bearers as assistants in a kidnapping.
    • Instead of getting the hammer bearers, Johaness tells Nils to accompany Sigfried.

Zombies Attack

  • The 3 with the elves accompany them through the woods after midnight.
  • Coming from the woods toward the inner part, they smell something like rot and awful.
  • Suddenly screams come and “things” are seen sprinting through the camp.
  • Zombies stream into the camp from the woods.
  • Oskar skulks in to engage the zombies from hiding, the elves and Agmar and Imhol continue toward the inner section.
  • Sigfried uses the zombie distraction as a chance to sneak under the cloth wall into the inner section of Karl’s camp.
  • Gustav storms out of his tent to head towards Karl, but he is confronted by one of the guards. He don’t push forward.
  • Oskar takes a shot with his bow at one of the zombies. It seems to do no damage, and Oskar resists the fear that threatens to consume him as he faces the zombie.
  • Agmar and Imhol keep moving forward with the elves and get to the inner tents. The elves thank them for the guidance then tell them to wait here while the elves do the assassination.

Ending status

  • Sigfried is inside the inner tent area, sees Gustav and is sneaking over to him.
  • Gustav is pacing in front of the scribe’s tent. There is still a guard that Gustav talked to, but he is patrolling.
  • Agmar and Imhol are standing outside the inner tent circle, at the spot where Sigfried snuck in. The elves are circling the outside looking for a way in.
  • Oskar is fighting with the zombies, having fired a few arrows into the leader. He’s been spotted and is now running away toward the central compound.
Mutants at the Gate

We decide to spend the night in the inn, and we divide up watches.

Later in the evening, when it’s quite dark, Kyle and The Brute are patrolling the outer wall of the inn. Kyle hears a noise at the front gate and creeps up to find some shadowy figures opening the gate. Peering over the wall to the outside, he sees several more shadowy figures outside.

Giving warning, Kyle calls out for them to stop opening the gate or he will put an arrow through their head. A hushed conversation happens below with the figures disagreeing, but in the end they keep trying to open the gate.

Kyle fires an arrow into them while raising the alarm. At that, the Brute comes running from the back side of the wall, and everyone else inside the inn wakes up and starts heading outside.

Once the Brute arrives with a torch, the light reveals the figures at the gate to be mutants. One is a hulking monster with hooves for hands. Another has porcupine quills on his head. The final one is mostly female looking, but extra thin.

A fight ensues with Kyle peppering the mutants with arrows. They keep trying to open the gate to let more mutants in, but the Brute arrives along with Gustav and the others from inside the inn. The fight is very quick, as two of the mutants are killed but the lithe female escapes outside. We all push hard on the gate and manage to close and bar it.

Off in the woods in the distance, a horn sounds. Coming out of the woods is a gang of beastmen. The mutants howl and beg to be let in, as the beastmen will slaughter them. But we are merciless with the mutants, forcing them to remain outside and face the beastmen.

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Final Layout from the Contention Album Contest

Tonight I wanted to share my 5th and final layout that I submitted in the Album Contest from Close To My Heart's National Convention this past summer.  The layout features pinwheels that were cut from the Artiste' Cricut Cartridge which add a flair to any piece of artwork that they are adorned to.  I also used the Avonlea Paper Pack and Canvas My Stickease (now retired), the Wooden Seaside Shapes (now retired), Slate Polka Dot Ribbon, and various Dimensional Elements.  I love the way this layout turned out because to me, it is a timeless layout...simplistic design, with classy embellishments so that the focal point is truly the photographs.  I felt that the Avonlea papers worked well with the photographs especially with the incorporation of the shades of greys as they really brought out the rocks.

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Applications Engineer

Dimagi, Delhi, India

Skill RequiredIT and ICT
Preferred Experience:
3 to 10 Years
Closing Date for Applications:
20th October, 2017

Job Description

About Dimagi

Dimagi is a global, 120-person software company that develops leading technology for low-resource settings. Our software product, CommCare, is an award-winning, open source platform that enables non-programmers to design and launch customized mobile applications for Android devices. Hundreds of organizations from the UN to small grassroots groups are using mobile applications built with CommCare - be it to support community health programs in India, microfinance cooperatives in Senegal, or research studies in the United States.

Dimagi offers a fun and stimulating environment, a chance to see the world, and the opportunity to make a difference in the most under-resourced communities worldwide. We’re a recognized social enterprise and certified Benefit Corporation, reflecting our commitment to making a real impact through technology.

Who You Are

You are someone who wants to use their technical background to get things done, and find solutions to complex problems that are faced in some of the world’s toughest environments.

In this role, you’ll be a member of Dimagi’s solutions team, implementing and adapting the CommCare platform to its fullest potential. You’ll work in diverse sectors, from agriculture to maternal health to social entrepreneurship, helping our partners when their unique needs can only be met with in-depth technical knowledge and creative problem-solving.

You’ll develop a deep understanding of our software platform and push the boundaries of what CommCare can do. That experience and training will help you to design the architecture, best practices, and design patterns that our field teams apply to their work. You’ll work with our world-class services team to help them adopt those patterns and build Dimagi’s global capacity.

Our solutions team helps to bridge the in-depth domain-knowledge of our partners and field team with the power of our technology platform. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with partners in the field on national-scale health projects, alongside our product team driving requirements on our next generation of our tools, and with our software team translating real-world experience to design.

Responsibilities include:

  • Implement advanced CommCare app features for Dimagi projects which require platform expertise, and a high level of technical competency
  • Provide early-stage design support to projects to scope the value and risk of complex technical components
  • Develop, document, and champion best practices with our field teams for application deployment and release for large projects
  • Provide product feedback and technical requirements to the tech team to inform the design of advanced features for the platform
  • Work with Dimagi’s support team to backstop issues requiring a deep knowledge of the platform. Develop tools and procedures to build capacity in the support team to independently resolve complex issues.

Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or an equivalent technical field or 2+ years of experience in a professional technical role
  • Familiar with coding concepts, with ability to read and write basic code
  • Capacity to seek out, identify, and interpret unfamiliar technical components (configuration files, http responses, etc) to identify and address problems
  • Aptitude and self-direction to quickly learn new technical systems
  • Strong debugging skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Reliable, self-directed, and resourceful
  • Ability to coordinate with teams across multiple geographies
  • Eligible to work in a Dimagi country office upon hiring
  • Available to travel internationally to support project work and build capacity with Dimagi’s teams

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Complete India Travel Guide

"Chhau is a mask dance that was originally performed on the occasion of the tribal harvesting festival towards the end of the month of Chaitra (March-April) in Bengali Calendar. Chhau is basically a martial dance where the mask holds the domnant Rasa while the body creates, projects, and develops the moods."
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The Masked Expressions

The cultural heritage of a State, is preserved, among many things, through its folk traditions. Chhau, a mask dance, performed in certain areas of West Bengal, has a distinctive character of its own. Although this dance is part of the folk cultures of Bihar and Orissa as well, the Bengal Chhau, which has received international acclaim in recent years, has scaled a rare height of beauty and perfection. The approved theme of West Bengal Tableaux in this year`s (1995) Republic Day Function at New Delhi is the vigorous Chhau Dance (Masked Dance).

Essentially a festival dance, Chhau was originally performed on the occasion of the sun Festival towards the end of the month of Chaitra (March-April) in Bengali Calendar. The festival continued for about one-and-a-half months till before the sowing season which indicates it was interlinked with the social and economic life of the Bengal farmer. The situation has changed with the passing of time, as Chhau is new performed during some other festivals at other times of year as well. The rural artistes of Midnapur (mainly concentrated in Jharqram Sub-division area), and Purulia districts, who have kept alive this tradition against heavy odds, have given the dance its own identity, thereby making it distinctively different from the Chhau that is performed in parts of Serai KelIa of Bihar and Mayurbnanj of Orissa.

The Charms of Chhau

The Chhau dance is epical in content, as it is based on various episodes of the Ramayana. And the Mahabharata. Sometimes certain episodes of the Puranas are also used. The dominant rasas are Vira and Rudra. In the end, generally, forces of evil are vanquished and the righteous triumphs. No dais or raised platform, is used; the dance, takes place on the ground around which, the spectators sit in a circle. A nocturnal dance., the Chhau shows usually start around 10 in the night and continue till after daybreak.

The use of the drum is an important part of Chhau. The dance, opens with the beating of drums followed by an invocation to God Ganesha. by a singer. As soon as the singer finishes the song, host of drummers and musicians step in again with the dhol and the dhamsa (indigenously made two faced percussion instrument and gigantic kettle drum played with sticks and fingers respectively) two traditional musical instruments used by the rural population in various parts of the country. The drummers usually hail from the Kalindi and Machuar community who are economically backward and by age-old practice and tradition of Chhau dance, the drummers themselves make and tune the dhol and the dhamsa. Along with the team of drummers the musical part, which is an integral prelude to the actual dance, is also vastly enriched by one or two musicians who play on an instrument which is a unique improvisation of Sheh-nai, a variant of the flute. The animated, stuporous performance of the musician team is really seen to be believed and acts as an inspiring tonic to the actual dancers to bring out the best in them. In fact the team of musicians by music and chanting of bols- (Beats) creates an in inexplicably wonderful environ prior to the dance. This is the time for the Lord Ganesha to appear on the dancing ground. He is followed in quick succession by other characters —gods, demons, animals and birds.

The Performers of The Magic

It is not easy to guess what costumes the Chhau, performers used when this particular dance-form came into Being over two hundred years ago. The costumes used now are of various colours and designs pyjamas of deep green or yellow or red shade are worn by the artistes who play the gods, while those, who play the demons (asuras) have on loose trousers of a deep black shade. Stripes of contrasting colours are used to make the costumes more attractive. The costumes for the upper part of the body are marked with various designs. Goddess Kali is a popular character in Chhau dance, and her costume is made of cloth of unrelieved black. Animals and birds are other characters who use suitable masks and costumes to express their separate identities.

The masks used for Chhau in West Bengal are made in a village called Charida located in Baghmundi area of Purulia district of West Bengal. Made of clay and paper, they are produced by a particular group of people who have been engaged in this business for generations (Sutradhara). These artisans, familiar with the details of the Indian epics, produce masks which bear testimony to the high artistics skills they have achieved. As all the characters in the Chhau dance, are required to wear masks, it is impossible for the artistes to show mood variations through facial expressions. Body movements, including movements of the peaks of the masks are used to illustrate different moods. The mask movements show anger, while shoulder and chest movements indicate joy, melancholy and courage etc. Jumping in the air is another movement which serves as a gesture of attack during the enactment of a war scene. Such jumpings (known as ulfa) are high hall-mark of acrobatic skill and physical prowess of the performers of Chhau dance.

Chhau, the most popular Indian folk.-dance is said to have originated from some primitive war-hoops. Experts feel Chhau had its roots in sympathetic magic, as it was performed by tribal people in an effort to appease and influence the Sun-God. Whatever the origin it is a fact that from the hoary tribal phases the Chhau tradition, which has survived the on slaught of the impurities of the modem civilisation, forms an important part of the rich legacy of the folk culture of West Bengal and has gained international popularity. The Purulia-school has become most well-known today not only because of its gorgeous masks and dresses, but also for its touching themes and dignified gaits as well. The artistes, mainly coming from the toiling rural working class, traditionally regard this dance as a sort of ritual.

Several teams of Purulia Chhau dancers have performed in different part of India and abroad. They have performed in Australia, U.S.A., U.K., Russia, France, Spain, Holland, Iran, Hong Kong and Japan and have won high praises and prizes. But no where does it feel as authentic and magical, watching a live performance of Chhau in Bengal theaters. Come to West Bengal to spectate, experience and enjoy few truly magnificent moments.s

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Most researchers just wonder aroon ainmlessly and get distract from testing SCP's so there should be a rule that they need to finish a test every 15 minutes, if they fail to they will be banned from there researcher job for a few hours, obviously if there held captive on mind controlled it's different but it should just be a weakly enforced rule so there are more tests, just like a couple more per hour.
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Jesus in John

In chapter one he is the eternal word
In two, he changes water into wine
In three, he's the teacher come from God
In four, he seeks your soul and mine

In five, he is the doctor
in six, the living bread
in seven, he's the water
in eight, makes sin white, 'though scarlet red

In nine, he dispels the darkness
and gives the blind their sight
In ten, the good kind shepherd
In eleven, is resurrection might

In twelve, we shout Hosanna!
for there he is a king
In thirteen, he teaches me to serve
and in fourteen, how to sing

In fifteen, there a vine we see
In sixteen, the world is overcome
In seventeen, he kneels to pray for me
and in eighteen, the judgment has begun

In nineteen, he's my Savior
hanging on the tree
In twenty, he leaves behind an empty tomb
and in twenty-one, a victory

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