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Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Press Presentation: Spoiler Seven

Spoiler Seven Third Hotpicks of Binibining Pilipinas 2017.

The following beauties comprised the third hotpicks for my Spoiler Seven category for this year's edition of Binibining Pilipinas 2017.

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1. Joselle Mariano (5) - She is not your ordinary Binibini candidate. Twenty-one year-old Joselle is a National Champion Swimmer and a Tourism major at the Main Campus of Cavite State University.She has also participated in various beauty contests before joining this year's Binibini so with the previous pageant experiences and a gorgeous beauty to boot, Joselle can be a real threat for the crowns of Binibining Pilipinas.

2. Maria Gail Tobes (3) - Binibini no. 3 hails from Northern Samar. She is 22 years-old and is a licensed Veterinarian who graduated with Cum Laude honors at the University of Eastern Philippines. Just like Joselle, Maria Gail isn't new in the pageant world. She has joined quite a few local  beauty contests before trying her luck in this year's Binibining Pilipinas edition. Let's see if beauty and brains Maria Gail will earn the judges' nod come coronation night.

3. Kimberly Pajares (11) - She may not be as popular as her sister Dindi Pajares who is also competing this year's edition but Kim as she's fondly called is a strong candidate not to be missed of. Kim has been serving one of the government hospitals in the country as a Registered Nurse for two years before finally embarking as a Flight Attendant in Ph's national flag carrier together with her sister.Will she be able to nab one of the crowns  on the pageant's final judgment night? I am keeping my fingers' crossed that the two sisters will be able to clinch a spot in the winning circle. Isn't it lovely?

4. Lara Grace Lacap (16) - She is 23 years-old and a BS Tourism Management graduate from San Sebastian College Recoletos Manila. Although Lara is a newbie in Binibining Pilipinas, she had joined a couple of local beauty contests before while still studying. Will this morena beauty win a coveted crown in the country's biggest beauty pageant?

5. Christagale Borja (20) - She is another Binibini candidate this year with a beauty and brains calibre. As previously blogged Christagale graduated from a prestigious university in London with flying colors - First Class Honours which is equivalent to Magna Cum Laude. Considering her scholastic achievement and the fluidity of expressing her thoughts using the universal language, acing the interview rounds of the pageant will be very easy for Crista, that, if the judges will put an excellent mark in the face and beauty department.

6. Sammie Legaspi (37) - When she presented herself during the Press Presentation, Sammie was oozing with confidence and beauty. The style and her catwalk skills were also on point and considering a fairly successful previous pageant experience being last year's Second Runner-Up of Miss Global Philippines, Sammie is now using all that she had learnt to stand out in a pool of beauties.

7. Arienne Calingo (2) - Among the candidates this year, Arienne has the most impressive credentials written in her resume.  As posted previously in my blog, Arienne came close in winning last year's Miss World Philippines when she bagged the First Runner-Up title. She is multilingual as she is able to speak fluently five languages - Arabic, Spanish, Filipino, English and Thai. She graduated with honors from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and presently working as a lecturer of Arabic language at Holy Angel University while serving as Educational USA Ambassador for the U.S Embassy in Manila. With an excellent scholastic background, I wouldn't be surprised if she will zoom to the top of the leaderboard knowing how fond Stella is of achiever beauties like Arienne.

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Braichevsky, Mykhailo [Брайчевський, Михайло; Brajčevs'kyj, Myxajlo], b 6 September 1924 in Kyiv, d 23 October 2001 in Kyiv. Archeologist and historian. Braichevsky studied at Kyiv University (1944–8) and then became an associate of the Institute of Archeology of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR. During the 1950s he took part in numerous archeological expeditions, obtained his candidate’s degree (1955) from the Institute of Material Culture in Moscow, and published Ryms’ka moneta na terytoriï Ukraïny (Roman Coinage on the Territory of Ukraine, 1959). He began to work for Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR in 1960 and over the next few years produced some of his most important works, primarily on the early history of Kyiv and Kyivan Rus’, including Koly i iak vynyk Kyïv (When and How was Kyiv Formed, 1963), Bilia dzherel slov’ians’koï derzhavnosty (At the Sources of Slavic Statehood, 1964), and the fundamental study Pokhodzhennia Rusi (The Origin of Rus’, 1968) which argued against the official Soviet view of the common origins of the Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian peoples. His greatest renown, however, came from a lengthy article he wrote in 1966 for publication in Ukraïns’kyi istorychnyi zhurnal. Entitled ‘Pryiednannia chy vozz'iednannia’ (Annexation of Reunification), it was a fundamental critique of the official Soviet interpretation of the Pereiaslav Treaty of 1654 (annunciated just over a decade earlier during the commemoration of the treaty’s 300th anniversary) and, by extension, the contemporary framework for understanding the history of relations between Ukraine and Russia. The study was not printed and Braichevsky was reprimanded for his views. In 1968 Braichevsky signed a collective letter of 138 Ukrainian intellectuals to the Soviet leaders protesting the political trials of dissidents in Ukraine. For this action he was dismissed from the Institute of History. He managed to obtain a position at the Institute of Archeology in 1970 (then headed by Fedir Shevchenko), but was dismissed in 1972 during a purge of Ukrainophile intellectuals.

Meanwhile, Braichevsky’s ‘Annexation or Reunification’ article had begun to circulate as samvydav. It caused a sensation (although not to the same degree as Ivan Dziuba’s Internationalism or Russification?, to which it is sometimes compared). The clarity of its argumentation, the directness of its attack on the existing norms of ‘official’ history, and the centrality of the issue it addresses render it an important document in Ukrainian intellectual history. It was finally published in 1972 in Canada and then in 1974 in English translation in Munich; it appeared in Ukraine only in 1990. During this period, however, Braichevsky remained banished from academia in Ukraine. He nevertheless continued his scholarly research and writing and developed his interests in painting and poetry.

At the end of the 1970s Braichevsky made a tenuous return to academic life in Soviet Ukraine, obtaining a position at the Institute of Archeology of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR and once more having his writings published. In the more relaxed political climate of the latter 1980s Braichevsky’s work again flourished: he published his Utverdzhennia khrystyianstva na Rusi (The Consolidation of Christianity in Rus’) in 1988 and in 1989 he received a long-overdue recognition as a doctor of historical science. He also threw himself into civic life as a strong supporter of the Popular Movement of Ukraine and an inveterate publicist. In the first half of the 1990s he published extensively (including historical textbooks in 1993 and 1995) before failing health began to limit his capacities. A festschrift in his honor, Starozhytnosti Rusi-Ukraïny (Antiquities of Rus’-Ukraine), was published in 1994 and in 1999 a two-volume selection of his key works (together with a bibliography), Vybrane (u dvokh tomakh) (Selected Works [in Two Volumes]), were republished in honor of his 75th birthday. A collection of essays about various aspects of Braichevsky’s scholarship mixed with some of his own writings appeared posthumously in 2002 as Mykhailo Braichevs’kyi: Vchenyi is osobystist’ (Mykhailo Braichevsky: Scholar and Individual). During his lifetime Braichevsky wrote approximately 500 scholarly works, including ten monographs.

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The battle of Hattin was fought when an executive leader, Guy de Lusignan, led his organization of 20,000 crusaders on the offensive against Saladin. Lusignan abandoned the lush Springs of Sephora in the Palestine desert and marched — in July without water — across a desert plain. Saladin drew Lusignan’s parched army into a trap, destroying it.

Most executives don't face Lusignan’s level of peril in decision-making, but he would have benefited from executive coaching to help him identify decision-making traps (and consider carrying water in a desert). Why did Lusignan make such a self-destructive move? Because he was roundly criticized for not going on the offensive in 1183.

In any organization, second-level employees enjoy the privilege of second-guessing decisions. But what of the decision-makers? Are they second-guessing their own decisions? The time to question a decision is beforehand, not after. In fact, questioning the decision-making process itself is vital to the success of any organization. Executive coaching can be instrumental in helping executives to see — and avoid — eight common decision-making traps.

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Researchers John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney and Howard Raiffa illustrated the peril of heuristics this way: Our minds equate distance with clear vision (distant objects are fuzzier), but to estimate distance on a foggy day, we have to throw out that heuristic. Airplane pilots, ship captains and train engineers all need awareness of their own heuristic flaws.

The First Five Traps

The three researchers laid out eight decision-making traps in their seminal 1998 piece for Harvard Business Review, the first five of which cluster around incoming information:

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  2. Confirmation Bias — Deliberately seeking out evidence to support your existing point of view.
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  4. Status Quo — A built-in bias toward business as usual.
  5. Sunk Costs — Making new decisions to reinforce the validity of old ones.

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Three decision traps fall under a category of forecasting and estimating uncertainty, both of which are weak spots in all humans. The researchers described these tendencies, all easily overcome with executive coaching:p

  1. Overconfidence — We do not acknowledge our inherent inability to estimate closely or forecast accurately, so we make bad decisions.
  2. Prudence — Trimming estimates or changing forecasts in an effort “to be on the safe side” can have a domino effect, leading to later, wildly inaccurate decisions.
  3. Recallability — Depending on memory to be a reliable reporter of past events when, research shows, our memories exaggerate some events and underplay others.

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11 Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. 12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. 13 I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

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1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction.

We often hear that to be close to God and to grow in his grace, we must study the word and spend time in prayer. This is true because our communication with him builds our relationship with him. The more we know his word, the more we can know him and become like him. But this brings up the other thing we must do to grow spiritually; we must put into practice what we learn. We exercise our senses to discern between good and evil.

Even if we could quote the entire Bible but did not use what we say, it would do us no good. Putting God’s word into practice includes living morally and using speech that glorifies God and builds up those who hear us. Spiritual exercise means we use what we have from God (our abilities, material goods, time and opportunities) to help others and in so doing we lay up treasures in heaven.

God is love and he loves each of us. His love is a caring love, a merciful, giving and sharing love. His love is not just a feeling or thought but is action toward every one of us. He gave his Son for us. He gives his Spirit to us. He guards us, he guides us, he protects us and provides for us. He shares our joys and our sorrows. He feels our pain, our doubts and fears and gives peace and comfort to us.

So, when his love is complete in us, we give to others as he gives to us. One gift we can give is the gift of listening to others; hearing and feeling with them in their situation. This gift requires what may be our most valuable asset, our time. Real love, God’s love in us, will cause us to care, to share and to pray for others.

Heavenly Father, open my eyes to see the opportunities all around me to love and to show your love in me. Thank you so much for so many who have loved me and have shown that love to me. Keep me from being selfish with your love but help me use all I am to glorify you and your name by loving others. Help me always be motivated to study your word. Give me wisdom to understand it and strength to apply it. Forgive me when I fail. I pray in the name of Jesus my Lord.


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This week, we take some time to discuss our previews of Saints Row: The Third and Star Wars: The Old Republic. We also talk about plans for Halloween and horror games.

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Brad Stevens already had a solid case for Coach of the Year by simply keeping Boston near top of the East despite all the team's injuries this year. But this week Boston beat two of the top four teams in the West with a injury-ravaged roster in which half of the bodies available to Stevens are rookies. Few coaches get more out of what's available to them than Stevens.

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Celtics coach Brad Stevens tells reporters in Portland that Jaylen Brown (concussion) went hard at shootaround and, barring a setback, could return on Sunday in Portland.

Man charged in burglary at Gronk's home

Police in Massachusetts said they're seeking two other suspects in the home burglary of Rob Gronkowski: 26-year-old Shayne Denn, of Tewksbury, and 28-year-old Eric Tyrrell, of Foxborough.

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Is this the end for Boston?

Dan Le Batard, Papi and Katie Nolan question if the Celtics are finished, if they believe in Loyola, whether Kentucky was out of line for not shaking hands and much more.

Kyrie's knee procedure means everything to Celtics (1:18)

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Steven Wright will be suspended 15 games — three turns through the rotation — for violating MLB's domestic abuse policy, the league announced Friday. The penalty likely cements a spot in the season-opening rotation for Brian Johnson and might open another for Hector Velazquez, depending on Eduardo Rodriguez's status in his comeback from knee surgery.

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David Ortiz: Jonathan Papelbon would fill bullpen role well

BALTIMORE -- Take it from none other than David Ortiz: Jonathan Papelbon would fit in just fine with the Boston Red Sox.

"I don't know what happened there at the Nationals, but he was a great guy and we would welcome him back with open arms," Ortiz told ESPN Deportes before the Red Sox faced the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. "And we need help in the bullpen. We definitely do."

Papelbon requested and received his release from the Washington Nationals last Saturday, making him a free agent. The Red Sox have expressed interest in the 35-year-old reliever, who also has been linked to the Chicago Cubs and likely is getting calls from several other playoff contenders.

In addition to a stretch of five consecutive dreadful appearances in which he gave up nine runs on nine hits and five walks in 3 1/3 innings and was replaced as the Nationals' closer by the recently acquired Mark Melancon, Papelbon's attitude in the clubhouse had become "toxic," according to one National League scout.

But the Red Sox know Papelbon well. They drafted him in 2003, developed him in their farm system and won a World Series with him as their closer in 2007. Papelbon is the organization's all-time saves leader with 219 over seven seasons from 2005 to '11. And although manager John Farrell has described the high-strung Papelbon as "a unique guy in many ways," Papelbon retains a strong relationship with Farrell, second baseman Dustin Pedroia and Ortiz.

"He started here and the fans love him," Ortiz told ESPN Deportes. "Jonathan is like a brother to me. He's a great guy and an amazing teammate. His teammates were always first to him. It would be fabulous to have him back."

The Red Sox continue to sort out roles in their bullpen. Although Craig Kimbrel is cemented as the closer, Papelbon could be a potential solution in the eighth inning, where the Sox have been seeking a replacement for setup man Koji Uehara, who is sidelined indefinitely by a right pectoral strain.

On Tuesday, Farrell said he has reached out to Papelbon to discuss a return to Boston, a sign that the Red Sox believe his recent struggles on the mound in Washington aren't indicative of an irreversible decline.

"There's no question he's a different pitcher now than nine years ago," Farrell said, alluding to a decrease in average fastball velocity from 95.0 mph when Papelbon left the Red Sox after the 2011 season to 90.9 mph this year. "He's evolved as more of a quote-unquote pitcher rather than relying solely on velocity and a fastball that he would attack with. With the exception of a stretch in July where maybe the performance was less than what Pap has been maybe accustomed to, he's been an effective pitcher."

In 37 appearances with the Nationals this season, Papelbon posted a 4.37 ERA with 31 strikeouts and 14 walks in 35 innings.


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Wife of Clippers' Reed wants domestic battery charge dropped

MIAMI -- The wife of Los Angeles Clippers center Willie Reed said Wednesday she does not wish to press battery charges against her husband after an argument between the couple led to his weekend arrest.

Jasmine Reed said in statement issued by her attorney, Ivlis Mantilla, that the situation was blown out of proportion and that she never called police. Willie Reed, who played last year for the Miami Heat, was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after the argument Saturday night with his wife at their Miami residence.

A police report quoted Jasmine Reed as saying her 6-foot-11 (2.1 meters), 245-pound (111 kilograms) husband pulled her hair, grabbed her wrists and dragged her in a struggle over her purse. She also told officers she hit Willie Reed with a glass candlestick holder.

On Wednesday, she called Willie Reed "a good man and a great father." The couple has two children.

"This is a private matter between my husband and I and for the sake of our family I would like to keep it that way," Jasmine Reed said.

Jasmine Reed also said in an affidavit filed in court that she does not want to be interviewed by police or prosecutors and that she does not fear her husband. She also asked that a stay-away order issued against Willie Reed be dismissed.

"I would hope they and the court would respect my wishes," she said in the affidavit.

Willie Reed, 27, recently signed a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Clippers. As Miami's backup center last season, he averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game but decided to opt out of his Heat contract.

"Willie is looking forward to putting this behind him and focusing on his family and his new team," said his attorney, David O. Markus.

The NBA and its players association implemented a new domestic violence policy as part of the collective bargaining agreement, which started on July 1. Under terms of the policy, the league can conduct its own investigation into the matter and hand out punishment before a court rules on criminal charges.

Willie Reed, who played college ball at Saint Louis, has also played for the Brooklyn Nets and in the NBA developmental league.

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Toronto's 'process' has it one step away from claiming a historic treble

TORONTO -- Spend enough time talking with Greg Vanney, and inevitably the word "process" creeps into the conversation.

He doesn't say "Trust the process" like former NBA GM Sam Hinkie did to the point of burning it into the North American sporting consciousness. But the Toronto FC manager uses it often enough to explain just about everything that drives his team, which is on the cusp of a domestic treble ahead of Saturday's MLS Cup final (4p.m. ET, ESPN/WatchESPN).

Yes, treble. The Canadian Championship barely registers in the U.S. but is important north of the border, as it's the only avenue for Canadian teams to get into the CONCACAF Champions League. As incredible as it sounds, Toronto could have won both the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup and still missed out on the CCL if it didn't win the Canadian Championship.

TFC took care of that trophy back in June, defeating the Montreal Impact over two legs. The Supporters' Shield, emblematic of the best regular-season record, was obtained in October. So with two trophies in the bag, TFC is hoping to cap of a historic year by prevailing over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.

Competing on all of those fronts requires a special kind of focus. A team's gaze can't drift too far ahead, nor can it be content with results alone. It all comes back to process; the how of the journey rather than the outcome.

"When you start focusing on just results, then you lose the plot," Vanney said. "It's about performance. You can only control the result based on how you perform. You can only perform based on how you train. And you can only train based on how you show up every day with the right attitude and the right mentality and the right work rate. When you back all of that out you come up with some very basic building blocks.

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"For me that's the process, and if you do take all of things -- the process, the way you should work every single day -- then can you have some quality. If you can make some good decisions, and you execute, then the results will take care of themselves."

The treble has never been done in MLS, although some teams have come tantalizingly close. An untimely injury to Mauro Diaz thwarted FC Dallas' attempt last year after it claimed both the U.S. Open Cup and Supporters' Shield. In 2014, the Sounders achieved the same feat but were bounced out of the MLS Cup playoffs in the Western Conference finals when the LA Galaxy prevailed on away goals.

Even the Shield/MLS Cup double has become an increasingly rare occurrence. It was common enough in the league's infancy, happening four times in the first seven seasons. But in the last 14 years only two teams have managed it: the 2008 Columbus Crew and the 2011 LA Galaxy.

The reasons are varied. The league's expansion to 22 teams has made winning any kind of trophy more difficult. The playoff format, which starting in 2003 saw series played over two legs instead of possibly three, aided the cause of lower seeds considerably. Parity remains an aim of MLS, and the maturation of the league has been a factor as well.

"I think the league and the teams are getting more sophisticated," said Vanney, who played for four MLS teams during his career. "I think it's a more tactical league now than it was back in the day. I think the identity of teams over the last five years or so is really starting to emerge. And the identity of teams from one game to the next could be very different."

Which brings us back to process. To hear GM Tim Bezbatchenko tell it, the focus on process has the added benefit of being a kind of release valve. The more the team focuses on the nuts and bolts, the less the tension mounts.

Toronto FC is looking to be the first team to win the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup in the same year since the 2011 LA Galaxy.

"I don't think there has been a lot of focus on [the treble], so I don't feel additional pressure for that," he said. "There are so many storylines this year, between the national team interruptions, the [New York] Red Bulls series and what happened, the whole storyline about us being the best team in regular-season history. I think that there are so many other storylines that have been out there before anyone has picked up this idea of the treble. I think it goes back to the intermediate goals that we focused on. As we checked those off, now this week the focus has turned to the last trophy that's available."

Not even the disappointment of last year's MLS Cup defeat to the Sounders was enough to make the Toronto brain trust waver from its belief in the process. Bezbatchenko knew even before that match that the team needed a more creative midfield piece, and after a two-year chase he eventually got his man, Victor Vazquez, in time for the 2017 season.

He and Vanney knew they needed an athletic left-footed center-back, and found that in Chris Mavinga. There were also lessons learned in terms of the effort required to find more success.

"I think that's the experience that we've taken from last year," Bezbatchenko said. "What it's going to take on a daily basis, in the offseason, in preseason, to be successful on all three fronts? As opposed to this motivation of revenge or redemption; I don't think that's what's motivated us.

"That's not the storyline, that's not the talk that's within our clubhouse. 'We didn't do it last year, so we need to go back and reclaim what's ours.' That's not it at all. It's, 'We got that far last year, so how do we get better and improve so that this time around we can be self-motivated and achieve what we think this group can achieve?'"

On Saturday, Toronto will have the chance to see its process result in the ultimate triumph. If that comes to pass, perhaps then TFC can focus on the result for a while.

Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Follow him on Twitter @JeffreyCarlisle.

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Painting a garage can be a difficult task for homeowners when you are painting yourself rather than when you Hire A Painter.

The other parts of the house are easy to see as either indoors or outdoors, but the garage occupies a gray area.

Can you call a place where you park your car and keep all of your outdoor supplies indoors? Is it okay to put up indoor paint? or should you use something a little bit heavier and more protective? Here is a guide to help you figure out how you can tackle the complex issue of painting your garage.

The don’ts

Do not use eggshell or satin-sheen paints on your garage surfaces. Even though your garage itself may not be directly exposed to the elements such as rain and snow, it is still vulnerable to the effects of mold and sun.

But still, using weatherproofing paint is not necessary. You shouldn’t lay down something that will push off direct rainwater or direct sunlight.

The dos

Use an oil or latex paint, especially if you are in the middle of changing your garage storage system. Still, you will have to make sure to match the paint on the walls.

You will want to to an oil-based if you gave it already because once a wall has oil-based paint on it, you will need to scuff with sandpaper and etch with trisodium phosphate if you want to get latex paint to adhere.

The Finish

Gloss finish is the best kind of finish to use in a garage. This is because it will be the easiest to clean in the long run and can lead to a sleek, industrial look.

You should avoid a flat finish, because it is easy to scuff and hard to buff out. Also, flat finishes tend to fare poorly against mold, which is common in garages.

The coverings

If you are painting over a covering like drywall, you will need to prime it with a PVA primer.

This will seal it and also allow the top coat to bind. You can use any paint on top of primed drywall, however, it must be treated before applying.

If you are using wood paneling, it will require the same attention using a shellac-based wood primer.

For cement and brick walls, you will need a concrete primer and masonry paint to hold their new paint jobs.

Best Roller for Painting Walls

Best Roller for Painting Walls

When choosing an Exterior House painter to paint your walls, the right roller needs to be chosen for your wall to make all the difference just like brushes.

Not only you get a better finish painting your walls with the roller, but the work and finishing will be faster and smoother.

Although, it seems as if cheap discounts tempt almost everyone. This is good if you want a second finish that will give you extra work.

Sincerely, a good paint roller will cut you hours of painting time while leaving a smooth, even surface. The rollers are of different sizes, from the small one (that is useful for painting the wall behind the toilet) to large (for large wall surfaces)18-inch setups, but the most commonly used size is the 9-inch rolls
Roller covers are made from a wide range of materials with different lengths.

The type and size you need depend on your project.

Choose a non-mark roller cover. Do not bother yourself with foam rollers, because they are only suitable for testing paint colors. But when they are being used on a large surface, they create a lot of small air bubbles in the paint film leaving behind a bad finish.

Good roller covers are made of phenolic moisture resistant cores or plastic which will never absorb water and lose its shape.

For the fabric naps to remain attached to the base instead of ending of the wall, they are also made with solvent resistant glues.
Abstain from roller sleeves with untreated cardboard cores, the kind sold in bulk containers, which will absorb paint, soften and lose their shape in no time.

Choose a roller cover with a short nap of about 1/4-inch or 3/16-inch if you are painting a new drywall or slab with high gloss paint. A roller cover with short nap does not hold a lot of paint, but it leaves a smooth finish with little stipple or texturing.

You can use a nap sleeves of about 3/8 inches or 5/16-inch for eggshell paint on flat already painted walls as they will hold more paint with minimum paint stipple.

A 3/8-inch nap quality roller cover is sufficiently versatile to work with most paints on most surfaces.
It is advisable to use a 1/2-inch nap sleeves for medium textured plaster and similar surfaces, but be aware that roller stipples will be visible.

This is a perfect alternative for already painted walls or ceilings that already have some texture. Most professionals recommend a nap sleeves of about ¾-inches or even more for rough surfaces like concrete blocks.

If the heap of the roller cover is less dense, it will hold more paint without splashing. To achieve excellent results, look for a roller cover that will hold paint as much as possible, however free on the wall with minimum splashes.

The roller is a very good way of managing to paint a large area, however, the ends of the roller can produce ridges which spoil the evenness of the paintwork.

In order to avoid these roller marks, below are the methods i came across in BRS Custom Painting, take the time to use the methods which will allow you to avoid it.

Get Some Good Tools

The best way to keep your paint roller from leaving marks on your wall is to buy the best. Purchase good quality paint of the sort you need to complete your project, gloss or matte paint perhaps.

Also, take the time to buy a roller which is average or good quality as a cheap roller will probably not do as well.
To keep the paint from streaking at the edge, look for a roller which has a beveled edge and a suitable core.

Cheap rollers do not have these features and their core is usually made from cardboard. It will get damp during painting, loose the shape and then cause more marks.

Mix Well

After getting your paint, start by mixing the paint thoroughly. To get the paint parts mixed together, use a metal stir stick. This will help you to avoid streaking and unevenness.

There is more chance of creating bad paint roller marks if the paint is not mixed properly.

Paint the Edges

Now, take the paintbrush and cover in the first two inches around the edge of your wall. Doing this will help in avoiding marks caused by trying to force the roller into the corner.

Apply Paint Evenly

Start using the roller by spreading a layer of paint out into the paint tray. Put the paint roller into the paint, then roll out into the tray till you have an even layer of coverage.

Try to avoid getting the ends and the core soaking with paint because this will cause them to leave roller marks. Put the paint roller onto the wall and roll it upwards and downwards with long even stokes.

Make sure you paint at a slight angle so that you are not leaving straight marks. Also, blend the next stroke into the old stroke, repeating the angled shape. Do this until the wall is complete.

How Much It Cost To Replace a Window

If you are yet to own a house for some years, you may never have had any need to know about how much it will cost to replace your windows. They are not something that enters our mode of thinking until it’s too late. By that time, rainwater is pouring into your house, drafts are blowing, and visitors are commenting that your windows need to be replaced. Some homeowners who have been through the replacement window installation process will say that they care to repeat it because of what they are benefiting from it. After all, it is necessary to invite 3-4 companies into your home to give quotes, and then invite one of those companies back to spend 3 or 4 days installing the windows.

There are countless reasons to replace the windows in your home: a new set of windows can give your house a subtle facelift. Replacing your windows with a larger one makes way for more natural light and a better view, and newer, energy-efficient windows can save you an average 25% on your energy bill.

Window varieties are grouped according to how they operate. How much it cost to replace a window depends on the type and quality of the window you need. When choosing one, you must put into consideration the size, and the function of the window, as well as the look you want to achieve. The types of windows that are commonly installed and replaced on a house include: Single-hung windows ($175-$350 per window), Double-hung windows ($300-$800 per window), Sliding windows ($325-$1200 per window), and Casement windows ($275-$750 per window)

The average cost of replacing a window is in the range of $300 to $700 per window. This believes that the replacement window is going into an existing and structurally sound and of a high-quality frame on a ground floor. Below are the factors that are affecting cost:

  1. The need to alter an existing structure
  2. Double or triple-glazed windows
  • Insulating gas in double or triple-glazed windows
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  2. Remoteness of the site location
  3. Time demands on the contractor
  • Unforeseen structural deficiencies
  • Profit: A Contractor has to make money to stay in business just like any other people. This the area where the greatest variation in price occur, with some bids including a profit margin of 65%-80% or higher and the typical range falling between 25-45%. The more challenging the conditions of the area, the more the contractor may charge.

Three most common reasons a basement leaks

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If you have ever experienced leakage in your basement, you may understand how serious the problem can be. On top of the issue of standing water, you may have to deal with the potential of damage to your belongings and molds. If you would like to protect your home basement leakage, you will need to understand the common water entry points. While it is important to contact a waterproofing professional to do the job, you also need to educate yourself on the causes of the water problems and how the current situations can stop it in future.

Your basement could be one of your favorite rooms or it could just be a room that you use to store things. Whatever the case, water will try to get into the room and you will also need to keep it out. Here are some of the reasons why your basement may be leaking water.

Basement leak from top of wall

It is possible for water to leak into the basement/ foundation wall if the ground is near level or even sloping into structure. When you have rain water draining towards your home instead of away from it, there are high chances that the water will find an entry-point into the basement. This is a common problem in the older homes even though new homes can also experience this problem. Perhaps all you will need to do is to look into the gutter system of the house. If the downspouts aren’t long enough or slants towards the home, this could result in them discharging water into your basement.

The soil around the home will get settled over time in comparison to the surrounding soils that remains undisturbed. When the soil around the house settles, it can create low spots through which water drains into the house.

Leaks in window wells

If you have window wells around the basement, these can allow sunlight to get into the room, add to the décor of the home on top of keeping water and soil away from the window. While these can serve well to keep away ground water and rain water where necessary, the window well may be unable to function properly if the entire drainage isn’t working.

Overflowing gutters can result in disruption of the window well. If there is obstruction in the gutters, rain water can overflow and gush out. This can cause the window wells to fill with water. Therefore, if you have basement leaks, it is important to check the gutters to ensure that they are clear and the downspouts are draining away from the well. You should also ensure that the windows are installed properly and they have their own drainage system that is linked with the foundation drain.

Basement wall cracks

Basement wall cracks are some of the most serious problems in regard to leaking basements. This is due to the fact that the issue doesn’t stop by just fixing the crack. You will need to determine the cause of the crack to ensure that more problems don’t crop up. There are high chances that the basement crack was as a result of pressure. No matter the cause of basement leaks, it is important to consult a professional.

Three Things to Look For When Picking a Foundation Repair Company

The foundation is the most important part of your home. Therefore, when it shows signs of distress and needs repair, you cannot just hire any Tom, Dick, or Harry to fix your foundation problems. There are many foundation repair companies out there that claim they know what they’re doing – but do they?

You have to take into account a number of factors when selecting a contractor. You cannot trust a company simply because it advertises widely on the Internet or in the yellow pages.

Are They Licensed and Insured?

A legally valid work permit and prove of insurance is critical to helping ensure that the contractor you are hiring doesn’t indulge in unscrupulous practices.

You can even check out a contractor’s track record, past history and credentials on the licensing board of your city or town. Proper insurance coverage ensures that you are not held financially liable for any worker accident or injury that takes place on your premises.

Get Multiple Quotes

It is wise to ask free quotes/estimates from several contractors. You don’t have to go overboard, just get 3 estimates. It is also wise to compare their terms and conditions as well as the materials they will use. Price should not always be the most determining factor.

Written Agreement

Your foundation repair contractor should provide you with a written and signed agreement that explains all the terms and conditions in details. This helps to prevent misunderstandings and miscommunication later on. Read through the written agreement thoroughly and ask for clarifications if you have any doubt.

Always pay special attention to the guarantee clauses. Try to pass through the fine print and understand the contract before signing on the dotted line. Beware of contractors who create pressure on you to sign the agreement right away.

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Previous Complaints

When checking out a potential contractor’s previous customer complaints, you have to understand that it is virtually impossible for any contractor to please all his previous clients.

However, you still have to pay special attention to how poorly the work was executed, whether it was left unfinished or not, whether the contractor refused to honor the warranty, disputed the warranty coverage, or delayed fixing a problem that cropped up during the warranty period.

Many foundation repair contractors’ damage sprinkler systems, plumbing, landscaping, and other property features while doing the repair job.

Also, check out how well the disputes were resolved and if the problems were fixed. While hiring a foundation repair contractor, remember to grill about the issues mentioned above and question them about their work procedure and work ethics. If you sense anything fishy or do not feel that, the contractor is trustworthy enough, move on to another contractor.

Danger Signs

Beware of outdated credentials and absence of ID. You should also be wary of hiring a contractor who demands upfront payment before starting work and offers discounts for clients willing to pay cash. These are tax evasion tactics.

Another danger sign you should be aware of – your foundation repair contractor should not ask you to obtain building permits. Avoid companies that refuse to grant referrals.

Different types of foundation cracks

At the point when splits show up in dividers, it is frequently an indication of establishment issues or harm. Ordinarily the issue is brought about by establishment shrinkage, soil extension or settlement. Seismic tremors can bring about splitting also. Where the split is happening, its size and shape can let you know a considerable measure about the issue. Knowing how to “peruse” them can help you focus the reality of the circumstance and what move to make.

It is not phenomenal to discover minor splitting in solid establishments, potentially demonstrating a requirement for solid establishment repair. This is on the grounds that solid therapists as it cures. Curing is not simply the aftereffect of water misfortune, it is likewise a substance response. The measure of shrinkage that will happen relies on upon numerous components, for example, the kind of solid that was utilized, the temperature at the season of the pour and how much water was utilized.

These are normally thin, vertical breaks that show up haphazardly all through the establishment. They can go long from several inches to the whole tallness of the divider. On the off chance that the cement was mistakenly or ineffectively blended, the splits will have a tendency to be bigger. The degree and attributes of the breaking can likewise be impacted by the utilization (or need) of steel fortifications. Shrinkage breaking will ordinarily stop once the cement has been cured.

Establishment breaks happening in a more seasoned building ought to be of more concern. Specifically, be watchful for vertical divider breaks that turn out to be detectably bigger in a brief time of time. In spite of the fact that the breaking may be the aftereffect of settlement, it can likewise be a pointer of more genuine establishment issues. Splits that are more extensive at the top than base can be risky also, particularly in the event that you discover them close to the closures of a block divider.

By and large, divider breaks that have a more extensive base than top are brought about by settlement. In the event that there is an excess of settlement, there may be hidden establishment issues that should be tended to. Contact a prepared establishment foreman in the event that you have worries about this sort of breaking, particularly on the off chance that they are showing up in a block divider, to check whether foundation crack repair is required.

Top 3 benefits of basement waterproofing

If you would like to protect the health of your family and value of your home, one of the most important things that you will need to do is to solve basement problems. A wet basement can smell and feel nasty and can pose a great risk and even affect the value of your home. If left unchecked, basement moisture can ruin walls and floor, cause molds and even result in damage to the roofing. There are certain wet basements that can easily be cured by clearing gutters and diverting the gutter water from foundation. However, if the problem is from other areas such as water flowing towards the house, backing up from a storm drain or penetrating from underground, you will need to take more serious measures. There are many benefits of basement waterproofing. You may not even be aware of some of them when you decide to do basement waterproofing. The top 3 benefits of waterproofing a basement includes:

Better energy efficiency

By doing repairs to your basement and filling cracks, it is possible to save a good deal of money on your electric and heating bill. When there are small spaces in the basement, warm air will escape and cool air will get in. This will cause your heating system to work harder so as to keep your home in a comfortable temperature. With basement waterproofing, you will have these spaces and cracks filled causing your heating to take a small break from warming your home during winter.

Increase space and value of your home

Many people consider the basement to be nothing more than just an old and musty storage space where junks can be placed and laundry done. This is without doubt the wrong ways of looking at things and you should view the basement in terms of the square footage. This way you will be able to see that the basement account for an entire floor and can add up to a 1/3 or even ½ of the total space in your home. Therefore, you can see the amount of space that is wasted. When you waterproof your basement, you will be able to add healthy and usable space to your home.

The presence of molds can cause a musty odor and this can lessen the value of your home. If your home has a structural damage as a result of a damaged foundation, it will definitely fall in value. With basement waterproofing, it is possible to prevent these damages or even stop them from occurring and this can increase the overall value of your home. If you have plans to sell your home in future, you should consider seeking the services of a basement waterproofing company.

Avoid heath risks

It is clear that humidity and water cause the growth of toxic molds. However, you may be surprised to learn how easily and quickly this can happen. When there is conducive atmosphere, toxic molds can grow in a period of 24 and 48 hours. This can be scaring to know especially when the cause is as a result of minor basement leakages. Therefore, basement waterproofing is something important that should not be ignored.

Underfloor-Heating – Much Simpler Than It Sounds

There are, undeniably, some things in life which are a little complex, but there are also some very simple concepts which might sound far more intense than they actually are. Of course, if we had the option or the time, surely we would all be more than happy to have certain changes made to our homes, but more often than not we will find ourselves putting off what is actually a very simple and time saving process simply because we expect it to be something of a challenge and one which would disrupt our lives for longer than is strictly necessary.

Still, there are many simple alterations and improvements which you could make to your home which could benefit you in wide range of ways.

For example, if you are looking to protect yourselves from the cold weather which is, thankfully, a long long way away (allowing for plenty of preparation time), then you might well want to think in a little more depth about the possibility of underfloor-heating.

But wait, is that a negative thought creeping into your head where underfloor-heating is concerned? If so, let us reassure you; underfloor-heating and the process of having this concept introduced into your lives installing common underfloor heating kits like these from will not take anywhere near as long as you might have thought not only possible, but probable.

Yes, more and more people are turning to underfloor-heating as a way to heat their homes, but what is interesting is the fact that many individuals ignore the possibilities that underfloor heating can provide, simply because they expect the fitting process to be largely disruptive and generally a pain in the backside, not to mention expensive!

Well, the best news we can offer you here should hopefully reassure you a touch too! See, as complex a process as it sounds, in the vast majority of cases, underfloor heating can be installed in a room in just a few hours.

The general perception of underfloor heating involves floors being dug-up, pipes being placed and all other sorts of hugely disruptive misconceptions. Thankfully, the process is nothing like this and shall allow you to get on with your lives with ease.

So, why let the potential benefits of underfloor heating slip away simply because you expect it to be a problematic process?

The truth of the matter is that underfloor-heating is a doddle to install and the potential perks are certainly worth an hour or twos disruption.


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Relief 90's were made in England prior to the dollar pens made in the United states. Originally thought to be named for having sold for 9 shillings and 0 pence, thus the '90' name, and 6 shillings and 6 pence for he model 66, These pens were in fact sold for 5/6 and 7/6 in 1938. The 66 was basically the same as the 90, but had stainless trim as opposed to the gold plated trim on the 90 and came with a plain nib as opposed to the gilt panel and lined sunburst omiridium nibs of the 90.

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Relief 90 in BHR
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This is an unusual Relief 90 in BHR with a Relief Fine Osmiridium tipped re-new-point in the fabulous sunburst pattern. Note the spacing between the cap lip and the cap band. US dollar pens in HR had cap bands very close to the cap lip.  Notice the clip is not only gold plated, but has the name relief stamped on the top instead of Esterbrook. See my Boxes page for an original box for these pens.

Relief 90 in Blue

This is a more uncommon Relief 90 in blue plastic.  These were made in the standard six colors.

Relief 66

Relief 66 in Black
Relief 66 in Blue

Here are two Relief 66 pens in plastic.  These have nickel plated trim and use a simpler nib, whereas the 90's utilize the osmiridium tipped sunburst Relief nibs.

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Relief 66 in Black Long Model
Relief 66 and 90

The top pen is at best guess a Relief 66.  There are several things which make this different from the Relief 90.  First of all, while the clip remains the same as the one pictured above, with the word, "Relief" on the top of the clip, the cap on this one is longer than your normal full sized dollar pen.  The barrel is also longer by about the same proportion.  While the lever is also the same, as well as the positioning of the cap band, the top pen is in plastic, not hard rubber like the 90.  In addition, the barrel imprint, which does not reference "relief" or "relief 66" anywhere, utilizes the "Esterbrook" imprint as opposed to the "R. Esterbrook + Co." imprint on the 90.

Relief 66 and 90 open

Here is a shot of both pens open.  Notice the size difference of the plastic relief.  It is quite a bit longer than the 90, its higher priced gold plated cousin.


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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Loving Singapore, Our Home

Like most of you, before this I had only been to the National Day Parade preview once - in Primary 5 together with the rest of the Primary 5s in Singapore. At that age, I was still young and I only remember it as a fun school outing and a scorching day. I was very excited when I got news that I can watch the preview this year! I knew it was going to be a total different experience for me, because this time being a Singaporean is deeply rooted in my heart and at my current age, I'd be able to really appreciate being a Singaporean a lot more. I really hope one day I am able to get tickets for the actual day! The atmosphere in the stadium during National Day confirm very high and full of love one!

Randy and me had a pair of NDP preview tickets each, so we brought Benjamin and Isaac along!

I really think Singapore is so beautiful!

I am very happy to be involved in Singapore NDP 2012 as an official blogger! I have always expressed my love for Singapore and I think that this year's theme is very meaningful - Loving Singapore, Our Home.

I yearn to travel and explore the world. But Singapore will always be my home in my heart. No matter where I go, I would eventually want to come back to Singapore because this is where I belong! After all, Singapore is our home, the place we grew up in. Of course, it is not entirely perfect but I feel very blessed to be a Singaporean living on this little sunny island.

Remember when we were kids and in class we had to draw all the Singapore flag, Orchid, Singapore island outline and the Merlion representing Singapore? Now kids have to draw MBS, Singapore Flyer, Esplanade etc. Haha.

We all remember this sight of the helicopters holding the flag. Last time I tried drawing this to impress my teachers when others mostly drew the typical stuff!

I was so shocked to know that those people standing in the parade actually stand still like that for so long! I always thought they only march in and then out already. It must be so straining for stand under the hot sun without being able to move! But a couple of my guy friends told me that it was a memorable experience being part of the parade during their NS days and through the time they spent standing down there really makes them feel full of pride and love for Singapore.

The air show was spectacular and one of my favorite segment of the show.

These navy ships made a heart shape with their waves! So cool right?!!!!

We all tried our best to be in red and white. Most of the audience made the effort too!

In my previous post regarding NDP2012, I mentioned about the LovingSG: One Heart, One Voice activity.

The project invited Singaporeans to send in video clips of themselves singing the national anthem Majulah Singapura. These video clips were then spliced together by Singapore Symphony Orchestra music conductor Darrell Ang and local filmmaker Royston Tan to form Singapore's first virtual choir!

Isn't it so heartwarming?

I was so happy to know that Olivia Ong is singing the NDP theme song this year. I love her vocals!

I like the song very much. Very touching! T_T
"When it feels this right, you know that it’s love at first light."

Of course, everyone's favorite part of the parade is the fireworks!

It was such a magical and high moment for us. We were cheering on and on and on as the pretty fireworks burst in the sky.

Loving Singapore, Our Home.

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Rebuild Hurricane-Damaged Areas With Resilient, Clean Electricity

As most of Puerto Rico goes without power for the fifth day in a row following Hurricane Maria’s destruction, the event calls for a re-examination of how to rebuild the power infrastructure.

The old, fossil fuel-dependent grid clearly wasn’t resilient or in great shape to begin with. Instead of rushing to repair this old infrastructure, island leaders should consider a more distributed electricity system, with solar panels, batteries, and other clean sources of power. By spreading these resources out, the system is less vulnerable to extreme weather that can knock out one central power plant and cause whole areas to lose power, as happened there this time.

Richard Branson, a Caribbean neighbor, has the same idea, per Reuters:

British billionaire Richard Branson said on Tuesday he is in talks to set up a fund to help Caribbean nations recently ravaged by Hurricane Irma replace wrecked fossil fuel-dependent utilities with low-carbon renewable energy sources.

The British business magnate has approached governments and would rally support among financial institutions and fellow philanthropists on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

“As part of that fund we want to make sure that the Caribbean moves from dirty energy to clean energy,” he said.

Branson, who has lived in the British Virgin Islands for the past 11 years, weathered Irma on Necker, his private island.

Given this worsening trend of extreme weather, we’re going to need both to reduce carbon emissions through clean technologies, but also become more resilient to the storms of today. Luckily, clean, distributed power infrastructure can solve both problems — and keep the lights on for an island that is suffering from the impacts of this storm.


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As Iran swears in its new president, the main concern for most Iranians is the state of the economy.

Inflation is above 40% and unemployment has rocketed. Young people struggle to find apartments to rent, and couples delay having children

The black market in currency is one of the few businesses doing a thriving trade. People buy dollars from street traders as a way to invest their savings because the rial looses value so quickly.

In central Tehran, Amir sells ultramodern flatscreen TVs. He finds he has fewer and fewer sales these days and puts it down to international politics beyond his reach.

“Sanctions have had a very bad effect. Because of the sanctions, imports have become much less, particularly for those of us who import foreign brands. During the last year, our prices have risen by 100%,” Amir said.

Nearby, in Tehran’s traditional great bazaar where food, electronics, and clothing are traded, business goes on but customers buy just enough for their daily needs.

Seyed Mojtaba Zaferani has had a stall selling kitchen appliances for more than 15 years. He says even these don’t sell anymore.

“In terms of the work force, we cut jobs, because we thought that we wouldn’t need anyone to run the storage or to run the office. In reality, we are running everything ourselves,” said Zaferani.

Our correspondent in Tehran, Olaf Bruns, says that Iranians have learnt to be cautious in their optimism about what to expect from politicians but they want to hope that Rohani can revive the economy. He says:“No-one at the bazaar is interested in Iran’s nuclear programme. What people are hoping for is that the new president manages to ease sanctions and that hence the economic situation improves.”


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Intel Working on 48-Core Mobile Chip: Report

The 48-core chip could give smartphones significant computing power and help reduce power use, according to Intel researchers.

Intel reportedly is developing a 48-core chip for mobile devices that could begin appearing in smartphones and tablets within the next five to 10 years.

According to a report in Computerworld, researchers at Intel Labs in Barcelona are working on determining ways to use and manage so many cores on a mobile chip, but said that such processing capabilities could lead to significantly more powerful and energy-efficient chips in devices.

Eventually, it could result in the creation of smartphones that have the capability of being a user’s primary computing devices, enabling them to do away with tablets and laptops, Patrick Moorhead, an analyst with Moor Insights and Strategy, told the news site.

"If we're going to have this technology in five to 10 years, we could finally do things that take way too much processing power today," Moorhead said. "This could really open up our concept of what is a computer. ... The phone would be smart enough to not just be a computer but it could be my computer."

Currently, ARM-based mobile chips like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 and Nvidia’s Tegra 3 are coming with as many as four cores. (Tegra 3 actually has a fifth core that runs at a lower frequency than the other four and can run certain workloads, which can save energy.) Intel is looking to gain traction in the smartphone market with its low-power Android platform, with current smartphone chips offering one core.

Intel researchers said that with so many cores, workloads on smartphones could be divided between the cores and run in parallel, rather than splitting all the tasks between a smaller number of cores. For example, they said, a user could encrypt an email while at the same time work on power-intensive apps, or enjoy a much better video experience. All that can be done now, though much more slowly because the workloads have to share resources.

In addition, running jobs in parallel rather than at capacity on a single core would result in less power being consumed.

Intel CTO Justin Rattner told Computerworld that despite the predictions of company researchers, a 48-core chip could reach the market sooner than 10 years, in large part due to the demand from users.

"I think the desire to move to more natural interfaces to make the interaction much more human-like is really going to drive the computational requirements," Rattner said. "Having large numbers of cores to generate very high performance levels is the most energy-efficient way to deliver those performance levels."

The 48-core project echoes the efforts Intel is making with its Xeon Phi MIC (Many Integrated Core) coprocessors efforts in servers. The Xeon Phi chips—which will offer more than 50 cores—will be used in high-performance computing (HPC) and similar data center environments to run highly parallel workloads and take some of the load off the larger Xeon processors.

Intel officials earlier this month gave journalists a tour of the Stampede supercomputer at the Texas Advanced Computing Center. The massive supercomputer, which will be based on Dell systems and offer performance of up to 10 petaflops, also will feature Intel's eight-core Xeon E5-2680 chips and Xeon Phi coprocessors.


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Title: Reversed pressure relief valve

Abstract: A reversed pressure relief valve that is used in connection with a computer hard disk drive so as to vent pressurized gases contained within the disk drive while not permitting debris to enter the drive mechanism or the valve. More specifically, the present invention is a reversed direction valve which includes at least one passageway defined by at least a lifter ring, a dry strap, a pressure sensitive adhesive ("PSA")/body film and a filter media.

Inventors: Hoffman; Karl K. (Arlington Heights, IL)

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    Fest Start Date:  15th February 2013
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    Fest Info:  Techniti Is A Techno-Managerial Student Fest Of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute Of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar

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Everyday drive...

Saturday, September 22, 2007

I have been taking a class at Big Picture Scrapbooking, and one of the fun parts of the class are the daily picture assignments. Through the month, I have been taking pictures of things that I might not have thought to take pictures of before. It's really starting to sink in, how much of our real life we don't show in our scrapbooks. The everyday stuff, and the REAL stuff. Like messy living rooms, favorite snacks, and the places we go every day. This is the view that greets me everytime I leave my neighborhood. I have made this drive thousands of times, and I always love the beautiful scene that greets me, whatever the season. I was very, very, careful to have my camera ready for a quick shot as I headed onto the road, and I could have had a cleaner windshield, but I'm glad I have the picture to remind myself of my daily drive.

Tracey Mason said...

I see you that you didn't include your speedometer reading! LOL It clearly states "35 mph" Were you doing the speed limit???? That could be a whole other layout! Just messing with ya!

Stampin n da Hood said...

Yea, I'm surprised you could work the shutter goin 65!
I wanna see the finished layout, T!
I was driving home last nite and saw such incredible cloud formations that WOULD HAVE made an awesome photo!
Drats! No camera!

scrappernic said...

I'm very impressed withyour ability to take pictures while driving :) Is this the 30 days of creativity class? I really wanted to take that and spaced it until well after the deadline :(

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Makeup Madness

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Things are getting a little strange around my house.

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know that I dabble in many different forms of art, not just papercrafting.

I’ve been facepainting for over five years, and I took a big leap out of my comfort zone and auditioned as a makeup artist for Scarywood, a huge professional theme park. I’m so excited to tell you that I got the job!

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I hope that I can share some of my behind-the-scenes experiences at Scarywood. I know I’ll be plenty busy in the month of October making the actors look their worst.

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I also am still serving as the creative director for our middle school haunt, which is a really large haunt for a small school. We have over 100 actors and workers in our City School haunted house, it’s quite a monster undertaking as we transform the entire two-story 100 year old building.

With such a busy schedule to look forward to, by the end of October….. I hope I’m still smiling.

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Katy said...

A true ARTIST!!!

Asha said...

Gosh! I know those people! LOL.
Truly stunning works of art, Tresa. I am in awe. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful news. A well-deserved honour for a talented artist!
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Ronah said...

Congratulations! That is some awesome artwork, have lots of fun!

Annette Elliott said...

Wow! Very impressive! Congrats!

Nancy Ball said...

HOLY did I miss this post....terrifyingly amazing work. Eeeeeeek!

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