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Recognizing early signs can help you live well with heart failure

Pay attention to changes in your health, Tracy advises
Tracy Bawtinheimer wears a purple jacket and shorts as she walks in the woods.

It is estimated that 600,000 Canadians are living with heart failure, a shattering diagnosis that’s on the rise.

“With more than 50,000 new diagnoses each year, there is an urgent need for Canadians to better understand heart failure,” says Dr. Gavin Arthur, senior manager of the Promote Recovery program at Heart & Stroke. “There is no cure, but early diagnosis, lifestyle changes and appropriate drug treatments can help you lead a normal and active life, stay out of hospital and live longer.”

The challenge is getting a diagnosis early. Knowing the signs is crucial, says Tracy Bawtinheimer, a 51-year-old executive with a global financial services company, who is based in Victoria.

For months, Tracy had been experiencing a racing heart, dizziness, extreme shortness of breath and unexplained weight gain, but she had chalked it up to stress from work and travel.

She finally went to emergency late one night in December 2013. She was diagnosed with wide complex tachycardia, a heart rhythm disorder that she eventually learned was triggered by an underlying autoimmune condition. After extensive tests she had surgery to implant a device that would regulate her heart rhythm.

Although the treatment saved Tracy’s life, heart failure was her new reality — a result of scar tissue and damage to her heart.

Heart failure develops after the heart becomes damaged or weakened. The pumping action is not strong enough to move blood around the body properly, especially during increased activity or stress. In addition, the heart muscle may not relax properly to accommodate the flow of blood back from the lungs to the heart.

Symptoms of heart failure can include:

  • increased shortness of breath, especially when lying flat
  • sudden gain of more than 1.5 kg (3 pounds) over 1 to 2 days, or 2.5 kg (5 pounds) in a single week
  • bloating or feeling full all the time
  • cough or cold symptoms that last longer than a week
  • tiredness, loss of energy or extreme tiredness
  • loss of or change in appetite
  • increased swelling of the ankles, feet, legs, sacrum (base of the spine) or abdomen (stomach area)
  • increased urination at night.

For Tracy, living with heart failure means taking daily medication and changing how she approaches favourite activities including hiking and cycling. “Now, I must be more thoughtful and planned in my activities. I can still do the things I love, just not to the same extent. Getting out and enjoying nature is vital to my wellbeing. My energy levels can vary from day to day which means that I need to be flexible and accepting of changes.”

Tracy advises Canadians to pay attention to any changes in their health and see a doctor if they’re concerned.

“Become familiar with the signs and symptoms and listen to your intuition. It’s always better to consult a physician than assume you understand the cause of any unexplained changes,” Tracy says.

Connecting with people who understand can be a great source of information and support. Heart & Stroke has created a Facebook group for people living with heart disease. To join, search for Community of Survivors on Facebook.


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Associate of Applied Science – Welding Technology

The Helena College Welding Program is proudly affiliated with the American Welding Society through an Institutional Educational Membership.  We hold our students to the highest standards set by the American Welding Society.

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The primary goal in the first year of the Welding Technology program is to give students the skills and instruction they need to enter the welding industry.  With an emphasis on safety, students will receive hands-on, theoretical, and technical training in rigging, job estimation, blueprint reading, and layout and pattern making.  In addition, students will receive extensive lab training in a wide variety of welding processes including S.M.A.W. (stick electrode), G.M.A.W. (wire processes), Pulse M.I.G., T.I.G., and plasma cutting.  The focus of the training is to give the students the skills necessary to successfully pass American Welding Society (A.W.S.) certifications.  Students will also receive introductory instruction in design and fabrication, thus allowing them to perform repairs and fabricate projects.

The second year of the Welding Technology program is designed to teach students how to use their skills performing advanced fabrication and repair work on actual projects.  Students will learn advanced fabrication techniques using a variety of equipment including shears, bending breaks, forming rolls, punches, drill presses, and track torches.  This may include anything from a simple welding repair to re-facing a D-9 Cat blade.  Students will also receive training in various methods of pipe welding with an opportunity to take the A.W.S. certification test.  Second year students will be given instruction in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) burn table programming and operation using Auto-CAD and Shop Data Systems software.  Entry into second year is by application only.

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of industry standards for safety and compliance
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Sanctuary Bay
Book Author:
Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz
Publishing Date:
January 19th, 2016
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January 19th, 2016

When Sarah Merson receives the opportunity of a lifetime to attend the most elite prep school in the country—Sanctuary Bay Academy—it seems almost too good to be true. But, after years of bouncing from foster home to foster home and struggling with the memory of her parent’s murder, escaping to the school’s tranquil setting, nestled deep in Swans Island, couldn't sound more appealing. Swiftly thrown into a world of privilege and secrets, Sarah quickly realizes finding herself noticed by class charmer, Nate, as well as her roommate's dangerously attentive boyfriend, Ethan, are the least of her worries. When her roommate suddenly goes missing, she finds herself in a race against time

My Review

A good thriller can be hard to come by, especially young adult thrillers.  It just seems to be difficult to come across a carefully crafted, truly gripping novel that will pull you in and keep you reading until the end.  Sanctuary Bay is one of those rare beauties that you just won’t be able to get enough of!  There simply aren’t enough books like this one.

Let’s see…boarding school, secret societies, a creepy abandoned asylum…there are plenty of elements in this book that all tie together quite amazingly and make for a chilling read…coupled with interesting characters, a mystery, and a well written plot that will be sure to keep your attention.

While I’ve never attended boarding school, I have seen multiple horror movies (albeit most of them pretty terrible, but sometimes that’s what makes them good, right?) about boarding schools, and they’ve always had a sort of creepy allure to them that always seems like a great place for a horror story.  I haven’t read a lot of thrillers with a boarding school as the setting, so Sanctuary Bay was on my list of books that I was incredibly excited for.  I hadn’t read any reviews about this book, because I didn’t want to get a biased opinion of it before I even started reading…and let me tell you, this was simply one of the most amazing thrillers I’ve read in a while, and I can’t wait to read it again.  The authors know how to create exciting characters that bring the story to life, and they were so enjoyable to get to know.  The secret society aspect of it added to the book’s creepy-factor, and there was a great ending that you can’t even imagine until you read the book for yourself (and I’m not giving it away, because it’s a good one!).

Let’s talk a little about the actual plot of the book, shall we?

Sarah Merson has had a difficult life.  Blessed (or cursed?) with a photographic memory, Sarah can remember pretty much everything from her childhood – including the day her parents were killed.  Since then, she has been in foster homes, and has never had the kind of life that other kids take for granted.  One day, she receives an invitation to attend Sanctuary Bay Academy, a special school that pretty much gives whoever goes there the chance to get into whatever college they want.  Baffled, Sarah tries to research the school, but can find no information about it, even online.  While Sarah is sure there must be some mistake (her grades aren’t that exceptional), she decides to go along with it and hope for the best.  When she gets there and realizes that there was no mistake, and that she has indeed been accepted into Sanctuary Bay, she is over the moon – a chance at a new life, and something wonderful for once.

She immediately makes friends, and soon after that, is invited to join a secret society known as the Wolfpack.  At first, the “missions” they are tasked with seem harmless (such as kissing a roommate’s boyfriend), and Sarah loves feeling included and important, for the first time in her life.  But soon after, things start to seem a little strange.  One night, the group plans to take things a little far, and the next day, Sarah seems to be the only one who remembers any of what they did the night before.  Sarah starts to become a little confused about what could possibly be going on, and starts to wonder if the Wolfpack is as harmless as it once was, or if something else is going on.

During the book, Sarah has flashes of memories, usually brought on by outside experiences that remind her of them.  These are scattered throughout the book – the most important one being of the day her parents were killed.

Although the ending of the book seemed a little bit rushed, it didn’t really bother me, because it was really well done and tied everything together nicely.  The pacing in this book was perfect for being a thriller – there really weren’t any dull or boring moments.

Sanctuary Bay is a delightfully creepy and exciting thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first chapter through the very last page!

Note: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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About the Authors

Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz have written many books for teens and middle-grade readers, including the Edgar-nominated mystery series Wright and Wong and the YA novels Crave and Sacrifice. They have also written for the TV shows Roswell, 1-800-Missing, and The Dead Zone. Laura lives in New York and Melinda lives in North Carolina, but really they mostly live on email, where they do most of their work together.

Author Links:
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Guest Post!

“Where did you come up with the idea for Sanctuary Bay?  Did you base it on anything?”

Everybody’s heard the writing advice “Write what you know.” We don’t have any experience with most of what happens in Sanctuary Bay. With this book, our motto was more “Write what you’d like to read.” With this book we decided to combine pretty much all of our favorite story elements.

Like boarding schools. And new friends. And bad boys. And nice boys. And secrets. And more secrets. And places (and people) that have dark and mysterious histories. And onions. There’s even a brief appearance by a dog. We really love dogs.

We were both enamored with the notion of boarding schools when we were growing up. They were very far from our experience and seemed like they’d be so fun—like an endless slumber party with your best friends and no parents to tell you to go to bed. So the school at the heart of our story is a boarding school.

But an endless and endlessly fun slumber party didn’t seem like quite enough to support a book, so we put the school on an island with a dark and mysterious history. (It has the ruins of both a POW camp and an insane asylum.) We added some twists and turns and secrets and more secrets. We can’t even talk about them, because Sanctuary Bay is an onion of a book (told you we love onions), and the fun comes from unpeeling layer after layer and realizing you still haven’t quite reached the center.

Of course we had to have boys of both the good and bad-ish variety Who to trust? Who to kiss?

Oh, we also love superpowers, so we kind of gave Sarah, our main character, one. She has a phenomenal memory. She can remember every detail of everything that’s ever happened to her. She actually re-experiences moments from her past in sense-o-rama, with sights, scents, sounds, tastes, and physical sensations. Like all superpowers, it’s a blessing and a curse. (And comes with great responsibility.)

And that’s how we came up with Sanctuary Bay. We talked about what we love in stories, and then we tried to put it all into one book.

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  1. Deanna says:

    This sounds so good! I really want to read it!

  2. Deanna says:

    Oh, and I think amazing twists make a great thriller.

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Reflecting on IT’s Transformation of Healthcare

There is no better time for the health IT community to come together under one umbrella to raise national awareness of the benefits information technology can bring to the US health system. National Health IT (NHIT) Week is a nationwide awareness week focused on the value of health IT. Each year, NHIT Week Partners educate industry and policy stakeholders on the value of health IT for the US healthcare system. Every Tuesday leading up to NHIT Week, our valued partners will share their voice and experience on how they demonstrate the value of health IT.

As we celebrate National Health IT Week, it is incredible to realize how health technology tools are transforming every facet of patient care. From telehealth to 3D printers to artificial intelligence, the explosion of personalized health devices redefines the dynamics of patient treatment and interactions.

However, we still fall short in comparison to other industries, particularly in terms of consistent patient information access, and the lack of incentive for industry collaboration to achieve smooth, interoperable data transfers. This week, we strike a balance between applauding our progress, yet refusing to rest on our laurels.

Empowering people to engage with care

The past decade has seen a shift from financial to clinical systems and from retrospective to real-time measurements. We have brought patients front and center in their own care, created more flexible, self-care mobile solutions, and opened up physician access with connectivity.

Chronic disease care: For decades, diabetes patients had to prick their fingers to test their blood sugar. Now, patients can put patches on their arm and download their blood sugar levels onto their smart phones. Patients with heart disease can wear a necklace that connects to four electrodes on their chest to noninvasively measure their cardiac output. These technologies are revolutionary for patient education and engagement, and weaving care management into people’s everyday lives.

Personal health devices: The rapid adoption of personal medical devices has simplified tracking and counting one’s daily health decisions – from sleep, to food, to exercise. From mobile blood pressure cuffs to smart watches, this self-service of healthy living is driving a demand for greater control by informing patients down to the minute about the status of their health.

Mobility: For a long time, we struggled to figure out how we can fit more of those clunky computer screens into our already-cramped hospitals. Over the years, we have miniaturized computers into tablets and smart phones. This has created new realms of previously unimaginable flexibility and mobility for our clinicians, enhancing their productivity and improving communication between care teams.

Social media: The power of social media should not be underestimated. Research has shown the positive impact of social support on patient outcomes. People depend on these networks, whether they are dealing with a new diagnosis, or are struggling with a chronic illness or grief.

What comes next?

Despite the progress made, the healthcare industry is experiencing the symptoms of an environment that experienced explosive growth, as opposed to maturing slowly in the following ways:

Consistency: Health IT innovations have been uneven in their geographical penetration. For example, while physicians in some parts of the country can access waveforms on their mobile device from anywhere at any time to monitor a mother in labor, many other physicians still have to drive to the hospital to look at the strip. This has led to inconsistent levels of care quality and satisfaction.

Data accessibility: Data accessibility should be similar to our everyday access to electricity: everyone has their own devices, and the same plug powers all of them. In healthcare, everyone has their own product, but there is no requirement that they speak to one another. When it is easier to transfer a dollar on a mobile banking app or connect two telephones across the globe than it is to transfer a medical record, we are clearly behind the curve. While achieving interoperability is not a trivial endeavor, patient data is the key to patient care and should be readily accessible at any given moment.

Collaboration: Health IT is only as effective as its reach, and its reach only goes as far as our ability to work together. There must be an alignment of incentives for effective cooperation to occur among the various players in the industry. This will fuel integration and allow for smooth data transitions.

While there are still challenges to overcome, we have made great strides in disrupting the traditional hospital-centric model, and the future promises to be just as exciting. In particular, there is reason for optimism, as previously silent stakeholders begin to speak up and call for collaboration.


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Freemasonry also know as Masonry or The Craft, is an ancient and noble fraternity. The beginnings of which are lost to history. Although Masonry is believed to be the oldest surviving fraternal organization in the world, the exact date of its founding is uncertain. Freemasonry can, however, be easily traced to sixteenth century Scotland although the first Masonic governing body was not founded until 1717 in London. By 1723, the Constitutions of the Freemasons were assembled and published, and although that document explicitly refers to an alleged meeting of masons in England assembled by Prince Edwin, the son of the tenth-century Saxon king Athelstan, there is no supporting evidence to this claim. Despite this, theories that the fraternity is much older than the Age of Enlightenment exist, and most historians accept that the Craft is descended from the medieval stonemason’s guilds.

North Eastern Kansas Masonic Lodges and Appendant Bodies

Welcome to Hiram’s Trestle Board for the Masonic Lodges and Appendant Bodies of North-Eastern Kansas.

This Masonic Trestleboard is for the Master Workman of North-Eastern Kansas to draw their plans and designs upon to give the workmen an outline of the work to be performed.

The Web Master will attempt to keep this up-to-date but is dependent on the individual lodges and bodies to provide accurate information.

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The report is used by the production management to make the optimum choices.

Workflow mapping

When we map your production workflows within the HoBSoft system, we are making it easy for you to break down your movie into workflows like “Compositing”, “Ink & Paint” or “3D Background”.

The workflows are entered into the system as templates called “Workflow Types”.

Compositing workflow

The Workflow Types, which we define in HoBSoft, are presented as workflow diagrams which are automatically drawn by the system.

During the production, these workflows are applied to sequences, scenes, backgrounds, characters, props, vfxs and more.

A feature film will typically consist of 10,000 workflows with 100,000 tasks which are connected with 150,000 dependencies.

Every workflow consist of a number of tasks

Some tasks, like “Final Comp”, “Key Animation” or “Scan Clean Up”, are manual tasks that must be done by human beings

Some tasks, like “Prepare for Final Comp” or “Deliver for Compositing” are automatic tasks that will be automatically taken care of by the HoBSoft system. Click here for more details on HoBSoft and automation.

Various task types are connected with dependencies.

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HoBSoft uses 4 different kind of dependencies to describe the workflows

Dependencies prevent tasks from showing up on an artist’s

To-Do-List before he can actually start working on them.

Dependencies are also crucial for the HoBSoft system to determine which automatic tasks are ready to be executed.

The production proven methodology behind the HoBSoft workflows, with their tasks and dependencies, is one of the main reasons why HoBSoft can be up and running on a feature film project in just a few months.

Break down

The system needs to know many things about your production. To enter all this information into the database is commonly referred to as making the break down.

HoBSoft is doing a lot of the break down automatically based on the animatic in your editing system.

If you already have lists with breakdowns, for example of character participation in scenes, we will happily help you by importing these with a database script or similar method.

During the production breakdown you will be using the workflow templates to assign workflows to the production scenes.

The system has standard workflows and optional workflows. You may for example have a standard “Compositing” workflow which is automatically assigned every scene and an optional “2D Animation” workflow which are only assigned to those scenes that actually contains 2D Animation.

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FX basics workflow. For tasks are waiting for the workflow to complete.

You can also assign workflows to sequences, characters, props, backgrounds and locations.

The workflows consist of any number of tasks which are connected by dependencies.

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How To Select The Perfect Hangers For The Closet Organization

When you want to achieve the perfect closet organization skills, you need to consider some items such as the hangers. The quality of the fabrics can decrease within a short time when you do not pay attention to your closet arrangement and presentation. The hangers play important roles in the closet appearance. Most people do not take time when selecting these items that are useful in maintaining the quality of the clothes. You can boost the appearance of your closets by using the following tips in selecting your hangers.

The Hangers Should Withstand The Weight Of The Heavy Clothes

Most of the hangers do not preserve their shapes for long. Some types of the hangers do not stay in their shape for long as a result of using the different clothes.When the hanger has an abnormal shape; the clothes will also acquire undesirable shape that makes them lose their quality because of the wrinkles. The wooden hangers are stronger because they do not curve in due to the weight of the clothes. The hangers ensure that your clothes are wrinkle-free hence enhancing the looks of your closet.

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Most closets are diverse due to the different types of the dresses.You need to ensure that you observe the best closet practices that ensure that the quality of your fabrics is preserved. You should select a multipurpose hanger that can be used for most types of the clothes. You should ensure that your clothes do not lose their elasticity by going for the right types. Ensure that you go for the heavy duty type for the best results.

Go For The Stylish Designs

You need to ensure that your closet looks stylish. You need to ensure that you select the hangers that will enhance the looks of closets especially if you are in the business. You should ensure that you go for the types that will make your closet radiant and amazing.

The Price

You need to create a budget that will not affect the quality. The hangers should be able to sustain the durability of your clothes. Cheap hangers are an indicator that they will bend faster. Ensure that any hanger that you select is a heavy duty type to serve multiple purposes. Your clothes will easily fade when you maintain the right quality of hangers. Most of the wood types are heavy duty but you can search for other options such as the heavy duty plastic hangers.

When selecting the hangers, you need to ensure that the ones will be able to maintain the weight of your clothes.The hangers that you use play a big role in the look of your closet. The hangers are important part of your closet and you should ensure that you give it the attention that is required.

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The room was excellent

Posted 16 Jun, 2016

Everything was available in the hotel. It was an excellent hotel. The hotel location was good. All facility was provided in the room. The food was good in the hotel. The room was excellent in the hotel. I was satisfied with this hotel stay. I had visited this hotel with my family. It was a good hotel.

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5 Reviews | 1904 Readers

Friendly staff and big spacious rooms

Posted 10 Jun, 2016

At the go of it i was skeptical but eventually it was a wise decision. Big rooms, located near main market. Service is prompt but manpower shortage resulted in an average service. Reception staff was LESS courteous than room service. The taxi they arranged was good and inexpensive!

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1 Review | 95 Readers

The room was not spacious

Posted 31 May, 2016

The hotel location was fine. The hotel was located in the city. The booking and front office was good. The room was bad. The food quality was terrible. The activity was not available at the hotel. I had visited this hotel with my family. I had booked this room by directly. Wi-Fi connection was available at the hotel and Wi-Fi connection was not working properly. The staff’s behaviour was not friendly and co-operative. The room was not neat and clean. The room was not spacious. I would suggest this hotel improve the lot of services. I would not recommend this hotel to upcoming travellers.

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Good in all aspect

Posted 6 Feb, 2016

Location:- Very good. Near to Police Bazar. Availability of transportation is good. Room:- Well maintained according to category. Basic amenities are almost available at all room. Hotel have different categories of Rooms (standard - suite, single occupancy - four bedded). Tariff:- Budget. Food:- They have own restaurant. Quality is very good. Different types of menu is available (Chinese, North Indians, etc). Maintenance:- Well-maintained hotel (outside, reception, rooms, etc). Beside that hotel is net & clean. Management/ Reception:- Behaviour is very friendly and cooperative. Whenever I visit Shillong, I try to stay at Yalana. And I always suggest others to stay at Yalana. It feels "Homely".

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2 Reviews | 628 Readers

Amenities were functioning properly

Posted 15 Jul, 2015

I didn't face any problem to reach the hotel. The interior and exterior of the hotel were good and well maintained. Check-in and checkout process was quick. The hotel was well situated in the city. The food quality was too good and at a reasonable price. The staff of the hotel were very good and helpful. I was not sure if the hotel arranged sightseeing activities or not. The room provided by the hotel was neat and clean. Credit card or debit card was not accepted at that time so I had to do the full payment in cash. All the amenities were functioning properly. If I get a chance I would definitely visit this hotel again. I would recommend this hotel to everyone as I liked it.

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3 Reviews | 3559 Readers

Excellent Hotel with Quality Rooms and Services

Posted 7 Dec, 2013

This October (22nd to 24th) i was stayed at Hotel Yalana, Shillong (Meghalaya) with my family. Really i have speechless to tell you about the inner beauties, services, Rooms, and Food Quality. In a word , it really amazing . Actually , i was booked the hotel by phone from 21st October to 24th October, 2013. But due to Meghalaya 'Bandh' on 21st , i could not reach to hotel. But the good thing is , they not take any payment for 21st. I stayed there for 2 days 22nd to 24th. The Hotel really is best because for its best accommodation, best front desk staff specially 'Prince', best foods with beautiful inner restaurant, well quality bathroom with all toilet equipment. Recommendation : If you want to stay in shillong , my recommendation , just book hotel yalana (budget hotel) and see the quality services. Its situated in Laimukhra Bazar and away from noisy and polluted police bazar. Happy Vacation.

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11 Reviews | 3610 Readers

Convenient location & good room service

Posted 9 Mar, 2016

Located in the good area which is easily accessible from all the parts of the city. Rooms are clean and spacious. Room service is good and staff were attentive. Hotel have very good restaurant which is famous in the town. Food in the restaurant is good in taste and having lot of varieties. Restaurant close down at sharp 9. 00pm but food can be served in rooms after 9. 00pm.

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Nice experience

Posted 30 Apr, 2012

We are stayed at this hotel during Oct.2011, it is very good hotel and hotel rooms, locations and foods are very good and service part needs to be improved otherwise you can say it is next to home.

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Yalana Hotel is ranked #23 among the 209 hotels in Shillong with an average rating of 5.5 out of 7. It is one of the 15, 3-star in Shillong. On HolidayIQ, it has a total of 26 photos, 73 text reviews and 1 video reviews and is rated top for its Destination, Room and Service.

The online booking price of the hotel ranges between Rs 700 to Rs 2,000 per night. The hotel offer 28 rooms to check availability or to avail complimentary breakfast, we recommend contacting the hotel to check if the final tariff includes it.

The ambience and the location of the hotel makes it a suitable option for variety of travellers. Family (56%) are the most common type of travellers that like to stay here. 47% of guests enjoy the hotel's relaxed environment, whereas 11% have rated the ambience as relaxing.

Although the hotel is a suitable stay option throughout the year for travellers, book your accommodation in the months of July, Aug and Sept for the best experience.

Yalana Hotel is located at Main Road . Anthropological Museum (1 Km), Wards Lake (1 Km), The Meghalaya Butterfly Museum (2 Kms), Beadon Falls (2 Kms) and Crinoline Fall (2 Kms) are some of the popular sightseeing attractions located near the hotel.

The hotel ensures you are well taken care of during your stay. By providing free wifi access, the hotel makes sure you are always connected to the internet.

Other amenities include Laundry Services, Doctor On Call, Restaurant, Parking Facility and Breakfast Services. For checkin and checkout time, we suggest contacting the hotel.

If you are in need for airport transfers or require a car for sightseeing around the city or you have to do an early check-in, then we recommend contacting the hotel directly and requesting for these additional services. All of the available amenities ensure your stay is enjoyable and free from any hassles.

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Purchase: I bought the halter from about 8 months ago for $14.95 plus shipping.

Likes: My horse must wear a breakaway turnout halter at all times at my boarding facility. Because she wears a halter 24/7, she has rubbed out hair on her nose and actually gotten rubbed raw along her cheekbones from halters. She hates wearing a halter, and rubs her face along fences, trees, etc. If the halter is only slightly loose, she can remove it without anything being unbuckled. This is the BEST HALTER I HAVE EVER FOUND, and I've been through MANY MANY halters since moving to this barn 2.5 years ago! The padding is not made of neoprene that will harden and crack like other "padded" halters on the marker. It is actual padding with smooth nylon over top. My horse seems comfortable with it and there are no rubs! The padding covers EVERYTHING too, not just the nose and the crown. This halter also FITS my mare (who is a 15.2 hand paint horse with a medium to large head). It is adjustable under the chin.

Dislikes: The throat latch buckle is the snap on type that seems unsafe to me. I've read articles about this type of buckle getting caught on things and injuring the horse. I replaced it with a safer buckle since my horse rubs her face on everything.

Quality: Very good. I've had it 8 months and it's not showing much wear. A good washing brings it back to life.

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In the spirit of injecting some creativity into City Council, The Art Guys, Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing, have suggested some unorthodox new laws., according to Houston CultureMap:

The Art Guys took democracy by storm with a special presentation at this week’s city council meeting titled There Ought to Be a Law — the latest installment of the Houston duo’s year-long 30th anniversary series 12 Events.

After patiently waiting through several proclamations and an extended discussion on METRO bus service, Art Guy Michael Galbreth addressed the body with a dozen or so suggested pieces of legislation. Due to “security reasons,” city officials would only permit one person at the podium at a time. Fellow Art Guy and apparent security risk Jack Massing stood nearby in the audience as his collaborator spoke.

“There ought to be a law that would change everyone’s mind,” Galbreth announced to city council members, several of whom listened intently before the list reached a ban on concealed feather dusters and dogs playing cards. Each council member as well as Mayor Annise Parker were given official printed copies of the speech.

“This was a great chance to inject a little art into city council,” Massing told CultureMap.

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Most of the time, being a news anchor is a relatively simple affair. You read the news, you interview someone, you shuffle your papers, you sign off.

Occasionally, something extraordinary happens. Something extraordinary like a man dressed as a zombie, carrying a briefcase, walking past you as the credits begin to roll. Jump to 3:00 in the video above to see what we mean.

Pity then poor Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman for having just that happen to her, with the stray deadite staring at her from behind a pane of glass.

The incident itself took place on Sunday evening, with Ms. Newman tweeting a picture of the undead visitor soon afterwards.

As for why he rocked up out of the blue, well, thanks because of the news story she was just reading out - about a zombie-based running app. All is explained if you replay the video from the beginning, in fact. The question is: is it April Fool Day yet? Unbelievably, no it isn't.

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Five Ways Lighting Is Affecting Every Moment Of Your Day

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You probably don't put much thought into how lighting affects your life. But if you prefer sunny days to rainy ones, feel more artistic in dimmer light, or love a dark room on a lazy Sunday morning, lighting is having a bigger impact on your life than you probably think. The amount of light, or lack of light, in your home, at the office, and everywhere you travel throughout the day is changing the way you act and feel, and the following are fives ways it's happening (probably without you knowing).

Blue Light Is Giving You Energy

You've heard someone say that scrolling through Facebook on your smartphone before bed is affecting your sleeping habits, and they're right. But the blue light of your smartphone, computer screen, LED and fluorescent bulbs can be energizing too. Exposure to high-energy, short wavelength blue light during the daytime hours has been linked to higher energy levels, alertness, and productivity. A recent study published in Medical Daily showed that blue light didn't just increase alertness during exposure, the alertness continued for a full 30 minutes after the light was removed. While this isn't ideal for bedtime (try more relaxing reddish lighting instead), it could be what's getting you through a long Tuesday afternoon at the office.

Natural Light Is Making You Happier

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The reason you're ecstatic on a two-week-long escape to Aruba after a long, dreary London winter may not be entirely because you're enjoying fruity cocktails by the pool. Natural light has been proven to improve mood and overall wellbeing. A 2014 study by Northwestern Medicine at Northwestern University determined that workers with windows in their offices slept more, exercised more, and enjoyed a greater sense of overall well being than workers with windowless offices.

"There is increasing evidence that exposure to light, during the day -- particularly in the morning -- is beneficial to your health via its effects on mood, alertness and metabolism," said Northwestern Medicine neurologist and sleep specialist Phyllis Zee, M.D.

It's Affecting Your Decision Making

The gleaming, fluorescent lights in shops are there for a reason. A recent study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology showed that more intense lighting causes more intense emotions, and dimmer lighting reduces the emotionality in those decisions. Find yourself in a jewelry store making a very large and important purchase, and you'll likely find bright lighting too. But this doesn't mean lighting will always cause you to make irrational decisions. "Sleeping on it," will give you a chance to think in lower light conditions, and ultimately, reduce the emotionality in your decision-making process.

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By now, you've probably realized that lighting is affecting nearly every aspect of your life, and it's changing the way you eat too. Several studies, including one published by the Food and Brand Lab at Cornell University, have proven that lighting affects food consumption and the overall dining experience. Customers who eat in more relaxing atmosphere with softer light tend to eat slower, consume less food, and enjoy the experience more.

You won't find dim lighting or soft music in McDonald's, because they may want you to consume your food more quickly and irrationally than establishments more concerned with the enjoyment of the dining experience. While restaurateurs are using lighting to their advantage, you can use it to your advantage at home too. Turn down the lights, eat slowly, and you'll be less distracted by your surroundings, ultimately, becoming more aware of how full you feel.

It's Helping You Prepare for the Next Day

Use natural and artificial lighting to your advantage, and you could enjoy a better night's sleep. While blue light, often known as "cool light," is keeping you alert and awake throughout the day, reddish or warmer light can help your body relax and encourage you to fall asleep faster. Warmer light has a lesser effect on our hormones and has proven to create a subconscious feeling of warmth and safety. Replace the bluish light in your nighttime reading lamp with a warmer white one (2,700 Kelvin or less), and you'll probably find yourself dozing off more quickly.

While studies show that lighting can keep you awake at night, cause you to make irrational decisions, and even encourage you to eat more, it's not always working against you. Natural and blue light can help you kick off the day with higher energy levels and more productivity, while softer light can encourage you to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. Keeping light on your side plays an important role in improving your mood and your overall well-being.


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Kate Middleton Please STOP!

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I know I will risk the wrath of all royalists out there, but currently the mainstream media seen unable to speak the truth when it comes to Kate Middleton.

Yes, Kate is undoubtedly a natural beauty, although perhaps not in Samantha Brick's league, but then who is? She has fantastic dress sense and always looks demure. However, am I the only person who thinks the Duchess of Cambridge is now dangerously thin?

The once healthy looking student, who mesmerised Prince William at a university catwalk show with her perfect UK Size 10 figure, has now morphed into a lollipop i.e. a head on a stick!

With her striking bone structure, Kate still has a beautiful face, but it's now perched precariously on top of an increasingly skeletal body.

Her natural curves have gone, replaced by a tiny waist, brittle-looking arms and painfully thin legs.

I draw parallels with the now slightly scary Angelina Jolie, arguably the most beautiful woman in Hollywood, who now looks more like Ridley Scott's Alien than a movie star.

It's completely natural that Kate chose to slim down in the run up to her wedding. I can only imagine the stresses of getting married so publicly in front of millions of people around the world.

What worries me is that her weight loss has continued. She can only be a UK Size 6 now, dangerously thin for a young woman with her proportions and height.

If I were Kate's trainer, I would encourage her to regain her naturally athletic body. Not only would she look better, she would feel a hundred times better too. With much more energy for those all important public engagements.

Being underweight can lead to a wide range of unpleasant conditions including; osteoporosis, depression, fatigue, insomnia, unwanted hair growth and poor skin.

Sensible exercise and a balanced diet are the key to lasting health and happiness, NOT excessive dieting!

So if you want to look gorgeously slim and toned, but don't want to look emaciated, follow the simple rules below:

  1. Avoid extreme diets - Try to eat a balanced diet in sensible portions, allowing yourself one cheat day a week
  2. Consume - Lean protein and healthy complex carbs like wholegrain rice, with plenty of green vegetables and fresh fruit
  3. Don't skip breakfast - It will just slow your metabolism down and make you feel sluggish
  4. Try to do some weight bearing strength exercises - They will raise your metabolism, strengthen your bones and improve your muscle tone
  5. Do some cardio - Walk, swim, ride, jog or Zumba! It doesn't matter what you do, it will all help improve your cardiovascular health and burn a few calories along the way

If you think you are already too slim, please increase your food intake and seek the advice of a doctor before exercising.

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Five Tricks for a Healthy Halloween

Five Tricks for a Healthy Halloween
By Vanessa Chamberlin, author of The Fire-Driven Life

Halloween is such a challenging time for health-conscious parents. Everywhere we turn, people are offering the least nutritious, most sugary food around: candy! From classroom parties to neighborhood and family gatherings—there’s no way to avoid it. But if you are prepared and have some tasty, plant-based recipes in your toolbox, it will be a lot easier to partake in the festivities without overdosing on refined sugar. Plus, there are some easy tips (and tricks!) that can help you have a happier, healthier Halloween.

Always eat a healthy meal first. Whether it’s trick-or-treating or going to a party, make sure your kids go on a full stomach so they’ll be less likely to fill up on sugary snacks. On the day of school parties, make a filling, nutritious breakfast, and send them to school with extra special healthy lunches. Pull out your whole toolbox for this one! We’re talking cookie cutters for fun shapes, carving the fruit—everything. Your kids won’t want to miss out on this lunch, which will help them feel satisfied and loved all afternoon.

Send your own snacks. Whenever possible, send your own snacks. Even if you know that your children are going to be eating candy and cupcakes at their holiday parties, at least you can send them with some more balanced foods and encourage them to get their friends to try.

Enlist the help of some professionals! It never hurts to make sure a trip to the dentist falls before Halloween, and ask their help in making sure to explain to your kids why their dental health is so important, and how candy is bad for their teeth. It doesn’t have to be a big scary lecture, but just a simple reminder that a healthy smile starts with a healthy diet is a nice thing to reinforce.

Plan or attend a party that’s more in line with your lifestyle. Many of us have friends who understand why we’ve shaped our habits and lifestyles for healthy living, and they either do the same or are at least supportive and understanding. You don’t want your kids to feel left out, so if they’re not participating in other events, give them something else that’s fun. You might be able to get some of their close friends and families to join in, too. Not many parents like the idea of their kids getting a heavy dose of sugar either trick-or-treating or going to a party, so I’ve found it’s a welcome invitation when I invite people to celebrate holidays with us and have a nutritious night of festivities!

Finally, just talk about it beforehand. Let your kids know that you want them to have fun, but not eat lots of candy and junk that will make them not feel good. Ask if there is anything they would like to bring as a treat or eat before a party, and see if you can accommodate their requests. It’s so important for children to feel loved and respected as humans who have their own desires and opinions. Asking them to be involved in your holiday planning can go a long way!

For your healthy Halloween toolbox, here is a great recipe that kids love, and would easily fit into any festive party platter spread!

Gone in a Day Cookies

3/4 cup chunky peanut butter

3/4 cup unsweetened coconut

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

2 TBS maple syrup (add more for desired taste)

1 cup raisins

Combine peanut butter and coconut. In a separate bowl, combine cocoa, and maple syrup. Combine the two mixtures and add the raisins. Dough will be stiff. Roll into balls. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.

Vanessa Chamberlin is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Lifestyle Coach and author of The Fire-Driven Life: How to Ignite the Fire of Self-Worth, Health, and Happiness with a Plant-Based Diet. For more information, please visit, and connect with her on Twitter, @vkchamberlin.

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Roberta Lilly, Retired School Teacher; Beckley, West Virginia:

“I was born and raised in West Virginia and I’m proud of it. [Growing up in Beckley was] different, I guess. We were always able to entertain ourselves, and kids today can’t do that. We played with paper dolls and made mud pies and did all those fun things. [My friends were] kids in the neighborhood. [We had a small family] just me and my brother.

I went to an all-girls school in Ohio in high school and studied Foods and Institutional Services because I thought I’d someday work in a restaurant, or have my own place. Then, I changed my mind [because] since I was in the second grade; I wanted to be a schoolteacher. So, I went to college and pursued a degree. My dad was working for Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass in Toledo. We were there about five years.

The economy [brought us back]. Whenever you leave West Virginia you always want to come home. It’s just home.

I went to Beckley College and got an undergraduate degree and Concord and got my Bachelor’s degree and WVU for Master’s. I taught third grade for seventeen years, and then I taught everything from second through the fifth grade; I subbed for ten years after I retired and I taught all the way through eighth grade.

[As teachers] We’ve had stories about the way that kids were kept. I know one little boy came in and told me one day he’d burned himself, and it was because mom wasn’t home all night and he had to take care of his little baby brother before he came to school, so he was trying to cook him some breakfast.

Some of the diseases and things we were exposed to as a child; all of us were vaccinated before we went to school like everybody else I guess, but we didn’t have any conflict with it like they have today. Life just moved on and people just done what they could do and kept on going.

My aunt had tuberculosis and they put her in a sanitarium until she was better and I really believe that our older people probably had cancer, but they didn’t call it that, they didn’t know what it was. I think that affected a lot of people. Black lung, coal miners in the mines and not being protected had black lung.

[Appalachians] are different because we care about family. You get into cities and places like this and they don’t care about family. It’s just their own selves and what they can do. Here, we’re family-oriented; families stick together and help each other.

[Outsiders] Most of them think that we’re stupid and that we have no upbringing. They think we talk funny and we’re the people that don’t know how to dress right. They really need to look; we’ve had a much better life than a lot of them. We are more oriented to what’s around us, and we appreciate everything that we get.

It’s not like you get something and it's just common to get everything that you want. When you live in the mountains, you appreciate all those little things that you get.

My uncles were coal miners, but my dad, he was a teacher so he didn’t work in the mines but just a little bit. After we came back to West Virginia, he went to college and was a teacher in high school. He had a love to really see kids improve their minds and stuff because he was a very intelligent person. My mom was a stay at home mom, and she worked in a little five and ten cents store.

The only thing I remember about my uncles working in the mines was that whenever they came home at night they came home with the dirty black faces and had worked all day and they were tired. They always brought that lunch bucket home and there was always something left in it. Probably that extra cake that mom put in in the morning.

We had big family gatherings on the holidays. Christmas and Thanksgiving [the] family would come in, and we’d have these big meals and cook lots of food and had lots of fun.

If it was Thanksgiving, we always had turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, hot rolls and salads. [My favorite meal or comfort food is] beans and cornbread. I don’t think people who live in the city know what cornbread is.

We take our own corn and dry it, then we grind it ourselves and we sift it out and make cornbread and it’s really good. Lots of butter in the skillet and it has to be cooked in an iron skillet so it gets real crunchy on the outsides. Lots of butter on it and there’s nothing better. It’s not sweet, no sugar goes in cornbread. That’s for cake. [Beans] are savory and you put that fatback in them and you let them cook for a long time. It’s just the smell all day long. I like to cook just about everything.

We don’t eat a lot of meat at our house, we’re more [eat] what we raise, a lot of it. Right now it’s a big pot of green beans, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and corn on the cob. [We grow] beans, corn, onions, potatoes, beets, cucumbers and squash.

I didn’t realize how much potatoes cost until I had to go buy some ‘cause we’ve always had enough to do us all winter. You pick beans until you think you can’t pick any more, and then you sit on the porch and everybody just sits around and strings beans and talks and has fun. We can them in jars with water and just a little salt, put them in a big ‘ole thing and let them cook.

[Hobbies] I like to crochet, make quilts and I knit. I have my granddaughter that we’re raising and have a lot of time for her. Quilting is where you can take something in your mind, a design, and tell a story with it. Then you put those pieces together and all the colors go together and it just means something special.

My aunt was ninety-five when she passed away. She’d never sewn on a sewing machine. All of her quilts were done by hand, and she gave me one before she died. It's just really special and I think that’s why I wanted to get into this hobby, too.

[The quilt] looks like diamonds and each diamond is hooked together in a long line and then there are diamonds fit in between and there [are] just lots of different colors and bright and pretty and then it’s been quilted in the same thing. I’ve done a quilt, I did one for my granddaughter for her birthday one year and I took old blue jeans of mine and cut the dolls out, the baby dolls, and then used old fabric from shirts and made the dresses and the hats and that kind of thing to put on them and then sewed them on the squares.

[My biggest triumph] I think the biggest thing for me right now is to see that [my granddaughter] is raised and that she has a good education and can take care of herself.

[One of the saddest times] Probably when my mom died. My dad got killed and it’s sad when you lose your dad, but when you lose your mom, it’s gone. My dad was shot. A friend of the family just came to the house and called him out and shot him. He was in his fifties, late fifties.

When coal was booming everybody had lots of money and they did a lot of things and now it’s like if somebody doesn’t do something we’re not going to have an economy. It’s going to be gone.

I don’t know if there’s anything that we can do, because our government doesn’t listen to us. They think they know more than we do. I’m wondering what’s going to happen when some of these plants and things need power and they don’t have the coal for that power. What are they going to do?

I can tell you a story and most people don’t think this is true. We were living in a house, and I kept telling my husband, I said, ‘There is a lady that’s walks through my hallway and into my kitchen.’ And he said, ‘That’s not true.’ I said, ‘I see her. Every now and then I see her.’ So one day I came home from work and my husband says, ‘I saw your lady today and she was walking through.’ I says, ‘You know, somebody in my family is going to die.’

Right after that, my mom died.”


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Missy & Kristen of Sweetly Chic Events & Design would like YOU to be their guest at Belle Inspired Princess Tea Party Birthday! So many amazing vendors were involved in piecing together this royal tea party for the little birthday princess (Sophia). Swathed in pink glitter & yellow fabrics inspired by Belle’s ball gown and covered with tons of ornamentally decorated desserts, everything is almost too beautiful to mess up ;)! And with five different tables, there is plenty of inspiration for your next Beauty and the Beast inspired princess soiree!

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:

  • DIY gold glitter utensils chandelier + gold candelabra centerpieces & pink carnation chair garlands
  • Belle inspired cookies, rose cake pops, teacup cupcakes & rose topped chocolate Oreos
  • Ornate gold decorated birthday cake, yellow & pink roses + gold framed Lumiere & Belle silhouettes
  • Pink glitter favor table with a ribbon streamer backdrop, teapot cookies, cotton candy & tutu favors

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PARTY DETAILS as told by Missy & Kristen

Be our guest and join us for this darling Belle inspired tea party for my very own little princess! Satin and rose fabrics along with pink, yellow and touches of gold were the inspiration for this royal tea celebration. With plenty of roses, books and princess attire, out petite princesses were ready to be our guest and join us for tea!

Each little princess stopped by our royal wardrobe for custom-made Belle tutus, tiaras, wands, and of course to take a peek into our magic mirror. My little princess had her very own custom Belle dress. After donning themselves in their royal attire, each petite princess headed to our royal dining table complete with Lumiere inspired candelabras, pink and gold mini tea cups with gold rose tea spoons, a floral crown centerpiece and real floral chair backs.

The dessert table was inspired by the scallop on Belle’s gown and was adorned with plenty of fresh roses, a cloche with a real rose, books, a Belle silhouette and plenty of sweet treats to snack on. Guests also enjoyed our candy buffet adorned with pink sequined linens and a beautiful custom made ribbon backdrop.

The princesses dined on beautiful cakes, rose cake pops, cupcakes and plenty of candies including chocolate lollipops, sixlets, gumballs and color coordinating cotton candy. The favorite item seemed to be our Belle inspired cookies which included roses, Belle’s gown, the magic mirror, rose topped Oreos and Belle’s friends, including Mrs. Pots and Chip.

It truly was a magical day and we were so thrilled our friends could be our guests and join us for this royal tea!

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I'm not sure what kind of juice she's drinking, but boy oh boy does it make her skin and hair look radiant!

Too many Waldos...

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Abobo draws in explorers from around the world!

Remember what Ash says: "Shop smart... shop S-Mart."

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Just another garden gnome sitting atop his mushroom.

Nice to see Kid Icarus getting some love for a change!

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...and Egon.

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His reward? A ghostbusting babe.

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Neither myself nor anybody else at Comic-Con could tell you what the hell it was.

What my room should look like.

A nice collection of boxed NES games, a NES Advantage controller, a Game Boy, and a Virtual Boy.

Somebody get this creature a drool cup, stat!

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Mogwai Trainer
Jul 25th, 2012, 04:13 PM
Thank you so much for putting together another great pictorial! I think my favorite this year was the Pee-Hee Herman cosplayer, but it was all excellent. (BTW, the "Alien" movie novelization is actually not a bad read).
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Jul 25th, 2012, 04:24 PM
Great stuff as usual.
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Jul 26th, 2012, 03:53 PM
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Great job with the pics, Rog! Thanks for all the effort to bring the con to those of us who couldn't make it there.
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I think that "zombie prospector" is Torgo!
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Great gallery! Looks like you guys had a good time this year. Hopefully I will be able to make it out again next year...haven't been since 2009!
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Totally Awesome Radical Dudes!!! Another Spectacular Year of Comic-Con Coverage, Complete with nostalgic pics & dashingly witty comments by -RoG- & the I-Mockery crew!!! Thx So Much for bringing it All here, for All of us to see. I was So sad when I got to page 20...but I know 2 months of Halloween is around the corner so I'm still a Happy Vamper! Stellar job on the booth this year too...Abobo's Big Adventure Rocks!!! 2 questions, #1 Does this complete your Boglin collection? #2 Would you have really tried the Slimmer toothpaste had it not finished into thin air???
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I somehow can't decide whether confusing Viewtiful Joe with Loki is more offensive to the former or the latter...
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This pictorial is the next best thing to being there. Thanks, Rog.

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IAPD Celebrates Plastics in San Diego at 59th Annual Convention and Plastics Showcase

Overland Park, KS — The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD), the international trade association comprised of companies engaged in the distribution and manufacture of plastic stock shapes and pipe, valves and fittings, held its premier annual event September 21-24 in San Diego, CA, USA at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Full convention and one-day delegates celebrated innovative plastics applications and the stories plastics tell at the third annual IAPD Plastics Application Design Competition, were inspired by two high-energy keynote presentations, participated in educational break-out sessions from expert speakers and connected at exciting networking gatherings.

The week-long celebration started with a special video presentation during the opening general session on Wednesday, September 23. It gave the highlights from the past year - including an all new website, exciting government relations initiatives and a hot-off-the-press update to the venerable Introduction to Plastics training manual. The video went on to acknowledge and recognize the diligent efforts of association volunteers and a special announcement from the Executive Committee, as well as acceptance speeches from the President's and Pacesetter award winners. A robust mobile event app sent attendees messages throughout the week and allowed for them to manage their schedules, make appointments and post photos.

In addition, this year's event incorporated something new, exciting and different: A Networking Zone on the trade show floor on Thursday, September 24. Participants could relax and recharge (literally) at a charging station for their mobile devices while enjoying a complimentary coffee from the IAPD Café. A special IAPD Partner Pavilion featured exhibitors who could help IAPD members with their business operations, from IT to shipping to insurance to certification to recycling materials. Plus, for an all-new way to network, a LEGO build area was set up, allowing attendees to "build something great together" while getting to know each other. IAPD is pleased to have had the opportunity to donate the LEGO bricks to the San Diego Ronald McDonald House.

Attendees saw unique and innovative performance plastics applications at the third annual Plastics Application Design Competition. Featuring finalists from the Corporate and Collegiate Divisions, the audience was asked to vote for their favorite. The first place award went to IAPD distributor member ePlastics®, a Ridout Plastics Company, for their "Louvers By Design" project. The project was installed on a custom home whose design required a solution that would diffuse the sunlight coming into the house's main living area, while offering the second floor residents a clear view of the Pacific Ocean. The second place award went to IAPD distributor member Curbell Plastics, Inc., for their solution to a bridge construction project for the Cottonwood Creek Bridge replacement in Yale, OK, USA. The application consisted of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) slide rails that were used as an element of accelerated bridge construction (ABC) methodology. The third place award went to IAPD distributor member Cope Plastics, Inc. for a metal-replacement application, a cover for a large barrel used to clean root vegetables in a food processing operation. The first place award in the Collegiate Division went to Art of Mass Production and iNova for their iDive application, a waterproof housing for the iPad that allows marine biologists, students and researchers to digitally perform data collection in real time underwater.

To conclude the celebrations on Thursday, September 24, full convention and one-day delegates enjoyed a spectacular beachfront location at Cannonball's Restaurant, complete with live music and livelier dancing. "Each year IAPD strives to give its full convention and one-day delegates an exciting and memorable event experience whether we are educating end users about the capabilities of performance plastics, promoting performance plastics as a career opportunity to students or celebrating our internal supply chain's successes," said IAPD CEO Susan E. Avery, CAE." Our members and plastics professionals work diligently to promote the benefits and capabilities of performance plastics to those who may not be aware of how these materials are improving lives. This year's convention and showcase is special as it celebrates our members and the performance plastics industry and what better place to celebrate than in 'America's Finest City.'" Click here to see photos from the convention and showcase.

IAPD will host its 60th anniversary convention Tuesday, October 4 through Friday, October 7, 2016 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ, USA. Planning further ahead, the 61st Annual IAPD Convention and Plastics Expo will be Monday, October 16 through Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL, USA.

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The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD), established in 1956, brings together distributors, fabricators, manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, recyclers and service providers in an environment which encourages a free flow of ideas and information that help members build their businesses. Every program and service we provide is designed with the simple goal of helping our members increase profitability. Membership in IAPD is an affordable business investment. IAPD provides training, connections with customers and suppliers and information about developments that impact the industry. What makes IAPD unique is a commitment to educating customers and other key end-users about plastics. In other words, IAPD works with members to build the demand for plastics. Central to this effort is the reinforcement of the value of distribution.

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On November 17th, iconic graffiti artist FUTURA will turn 60. To celebrate his birthday and decades worth of artistic output, MONTANA-CANS have created a special colorway, the FUTURA 2000 Black, as part of their Iconic Series. For the global pre-launch, FUTURA asked his friends at ACRONYM® to collaborate on an exclusive design to appear on the can, produced in a limited run and for this occasion only.

On November 19th, the project will be premiered at the BEINGHUNTED. Space in Berlin with new artworks, paintings and a series of drawings, by FUTURA. ACRONYM® has provided a small number of their yet to be released J1A-GT jacket – an updated version of the legendary first ACRONYM® piece from 2002 – as well as a limited amount of the 3A-9TS bag. Each item will be customized/painted by FUTURA and available for purchase.*

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Kid Robot's Simpsons Series 2 Figures : Now with Extra Sadness!

If you are a card carrying member of the USA, you love to be able to walk into a store and score the little trinket that has tickled your fancy on any given day. What is the enemy of this freedom? BLIND BOXING!! Usually, this practice is reserved for obscure properties, art toys and other comunist interests, but every once in a while, it is dropped right on our unsuspecting, unprotected laps. Kid Robot is one company that loves the torment. Their series of Adult Swim figures created a world of shelves filled with Moral Orels and Toki Wartooths but barely any Mooninite Death Rays. Their Simpsons series 1 created further anguish for fans that don't get that many collecting opportunities these days. Now, with the release of series two, we present the straw that broke the horror fan's back. RARE CHASE ZOMBIE FIGURES!!! Could they have made the Simpsons as Mariachi Players the rare set? A cute oddity you'd drool over from afar? Yes...but they didn't. Gripping tight to your love of all things undead, the evil scientists of Kid Robot have created a collectible you have very little chance of obtaining, for $9.95 a try. What does Team Simpson think about the horrors of blind boxing and chase figures? Let's find out...

Simpsons mini series 2 includes…

Mariachi Homer 1/25
Mariachi Marge 1.25
Mariachi Bart 1/25
Mariachi Lisa 1/25
Mariachi Maggie 1/25
Zombie Homer 1/100
Zombie Marge 1/100
Zombie Bart 1/100
Zombie Lisa 1/100
Zombie Maggie 1/100
Sideshow Mel 1/20
Carl Carlson 1/20
Lenny Leonard 1/20
Hans Moleman 1/20
Selma Bouvier 1/40
Patty Bouvier 1/40
Milhouse Van Houten 1/20
Dr. Nick Riviera M.D. 1/20
Otto Mann 2/20
One armed Herman 1/20
Moe Szyslak 1/20
Groundskeeper Willie 2/20
Captain Horatio McCallister 1/20
Grandpa Abe 1/20
Hans Moleman
Disco Stu (Chase)

You can dive into the Simpsons figure craze right here - Kidrobot Simpsons Series 2 - Blind Box

  1. But are they 9.95 cool and you don't know who you may get?

  2. Yeah, not knowing if you'd get one or not is a big negative. Wish they just sold them as a specialty pack.