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Car Rental Smarts: Saving Money on Your Temporary Wheels

You need a rental car. But, do you need all the extras? Most people spend extra money for things that they don’t need. How do you know what’s necessary and what’s not? Here are a few ways to figure it out.

Ditch The Extra Insurance

Most people think that they need extra insurance. It’s true that you may be involved in an accident in a rental car, and need the services of an attorney after the fact, but your existing auto insurance policy might already cover that.

Check with your insurer. If they cover rentals, then you don’t need the extra insurance from the rental agency. If you used a credit card to book and pay for the rental, it might also provide secondary collision coverage. Your credit card will kick in to pay for whatever your personal policy doesn’t.

If you don’t have an automobile insurance policy, however, picking up insurance it probably a good idea.

Don’t Rent From the Airport

Another way to save money on car rentals is to not rent from the agency located in the airport. This is something most people do. Renting from an airport means extra surcharges. Avoid this by renting a vehicle outside the airport. You may need to get transportation to the offsite rental agency, so check to make sure the extra travel expense doesn’t exceed what you’d pay the airport car rental agency.

Shop Around

If you’re in a hurry, it’s understandable that you might take the first deal you see. But, car rental rates can vary dramatically depending on the time of year you travel, and where you’re traveling. Websites that offer discount bookings can help you find deals that you might not otherwise get. If you’re planning on driving long distances, check for mileage caps. Many rental companies will give you unlimited miles so you can drive as much as you want without extra overage fees. But, if a company does have a mileage cap, you want to know about it before you start driving — before you even rent the vehicle.

Don’t Prepay For Gas

This is one of the most expensive ways to pay for gasoline, but it’s convenient, which is why many people do it. You’ll pay for a full tank of gas, even if you return the vehicle with a half-tank. That’s expensive.

It’s better to just pay for the gas yourself out of pocket after the fact than to prepay for it. Don’t forget to fill it up though, because car rental companies might charge you for a full tank if you don’t.

And, check the gas tank meter. Some companies charge even if it’s off by just a little bit.

Do Not Pay For GPS

With smartphones and native GPS being ubiquitous, it’s just not worth the cost to pay for services like GPS. Ditto for a child car seat. These amenities can cost a lot — $10 per day or more. For that price, you’re better off bringing your own.

And, if you have a generous data plan on your phone, you won’t need the rental agency’s GPS service anyway.

Charles Phillips has past experience working for a large car rental company. Now having moved on in the world, he enjoys sharing some tips and tricks on how to save money on car rentals.

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Planning for Retirement Income and Your Estate

Relatively speaking, the world is getting better and more secure. However, across North America, Europe, and other regions with traditionally strong economies and social structures, it can seem as though we are not headed for better times. For folks moving close to retirement age and those already past it, planning for the future has taken on even greater significance than before. How will I manage to live comfortably? Will my loved ones be safe after I’m gone? Certainty over the answers to these questions is diminishing for millions of people every year.

Securing quality retirement and effective estate planning in this mediocre economy and cynical political climate is far from a fool’s errand. It simply requires new tactics and strategies. The world changes and our methods for success must change too. The traditional retirement plans of previous generations are being increasingly made unfeasible by inflation and legislation. Unconventional, albeit responsible, steps must be taken along with ones which remain tried and true:

Supplementing retirement income

Simply put, a dollar doesn’t go as far these days as it did in decades past. Earnings haven’t matched inflation, which means salaries are lower, meaning Social Security payouts are less than they ought to be – leaving individuals to often figure out their own retirement plans. Many have, but thanks to recent economic dips and twists, their projected post-career retirement income streams have taken a dive. This leaves a financial void to fill.

Some soon-to-be retirees plan to sell their homes to supplement reduced retirement income, choosing to rent a condo in a less expensive part of town and save the cashed-in equity. Another option that enables retirees to remain homeowners is a home equity conversion mortgage. By using a calculator for a reverse mortgage, folks can get an idea on the amount of cash or level of credit possible with their current situation. This form of borrowing calls for no repayment so long as the borrower remains living in the home, thus freeing up cash flow.

Managing retirement income

After filling the gaps it’s time to make sure you manage retirement income responsibly. This is particularly important if a lump sum of money is being utilized for what is projected to be decades of retirement living. Financial wriggle room is key – and relative depending on the standard of living. Four years of unexpected expenses in excess of $10,000 or more within a 10-year period can mean faster-than-expected dwindling of cash on-hand. Furthermore it’s crucial to get a handle on retirement taxes and avoid scams targeted towards retirees.

Maneuvers to access home equity through previously mentioned reverse mortgages or other methods of improving cash flow during retirement are not decisions to be taken lightly. They are also not methods recommended for investing. With that said, immediate access to supplemental income in the form of a loan or credit line can allow for an existing investment portfolio to be more confidently adjusted.

Estate planning

More than half of Americans approaching or past retirement age lack any kind of estate planning. Most discussion cites the morbid subject matter as the reason we tend to avoid coming to official terms with our eventual earthly departure. However it’s believed the financial element of estate planning plays a major role in the avoidance rate. Drafting wills, powers of attorney documents, and property forms necessary to secure an estate after death can cost anywhere between $1,000 to $5,000.

Thoughts of our mortality and spending a stack or more for abstract legal preparation don’t mix very well in the pond of the mind. However estate planning is critical for ensuring loved ones are not left with a legal and financial mess after you’re gone. If access to cash becomes available through selling a home or opting for an HECM or non-HECM loan then it’s perfectly responsible to withdraw funds for estate planning. Just make sure to shop around for a reputable estate attorney.

Many Americans and folks in other parts of the developed world are coping with hard realities about retirement. The once-sufficient pension, Social Security payment, and 401(k) are often not enough to make ends meet on the projected timetable. This puts pressure on them to put off estate planning. However, a compromise can be reached to help everyone: take steps to fill the gaps in retirement savings and income, then use some spare cash to get your estate in order. The future looks a lot brighter almost immediately.

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3 more earthquakes recorded in Oklahoma

MEDFORD, Okla. (AP) – The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded three more small earthquakes in north-central Oklahoma over the weekend.

No injury or damage has been immediately reported.

The USGS recorded a 3.2 magnitude quake at 5:55 p.m. Saturday 18 miles west-southwest of Tonkawa. The quake had a depth of 2.4 miles.

The area is nearby where two more earthquakes were recorded on Sunday. A 3.0 magnitude quake was recorded shortly before 9 a.m. 7 miles west-northwest of Medford. It had a depth of 3.3 miles.

Another 3.0 magnitude temblor was recorded at 12:30 p.m. Sunday 5 miles east of Medford. It had a depth of 3.1 miles.

Geologists say quakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest that are felt by humans and damage isn’t likely in quakes below magnitude 4.0.

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Whether you have a large, spacious back yard or one with limited space, you can create an outdoor living space with an inviting atmosphere and relaxing ambiance. With some good planning and creative design tips, your back yard can become a beautiful, comfortable space where you will love to spend time with family and friends. Here are some important design tips to get you started.

Create Comfortable Seating Areas

Whether you plan to entertain or just relax with a good book, you will need comfortable seating areas. For casual conversations and relaxation, create a comfortable seating area with cozy lounge chairs and ottomans or a relaxing hammock for lazy afternoons. If you plan to entertain outdoors, create a cooking and dining area with an outdoor table and comfortable chairs that will provide adequate seating for family and guests. To provide functional surfaces and outdoor storage, consider small tables that can be moved easily and outdoor benches with storage underneath.

Provide Warmth and Cozy Ambiance

An outdoor fireplace or fire pit will provide warmth for chilly days, additional light for evenings, and cozy, inviting atmosphere. Consider these important design tips:

* Fireplace – An outdoor fireplace will cost more to build than a fire pit because it has a chimney that requires proper ventilation for safety. You will need a general contractor  to get building permits and build an outdoor fireplace that complies with local code regulations.

* Fire Pit – A fire pit is built low to the ground and has no chimney, so it does not require safety ventilation, special features, or a building permit. It’s much less expensive and easier to build, and it can be installed anywhere in your back yard, even on an outdoor patio or deck.

Create Visual Interest in the Yard

If you want an outdoor living space that’s inviting, it’s important to create visual interest that draws attention to backyard features. You can do that by creating a unique focal point in the back yard and using outdoor lighting that highlights special landscaping features. To create visual interest, consider a beautiful garden area filled with seasonal flowers that will bloom year-round or fresh herbs that will be great for cooking. Outdoor water features create soothing sounds and relaxing atmosphere, so add a fountain or rock waterfall. To provide softness and light, add outdoor lighting that highlights landscape areas and other backyard features.

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Friday, 11 February 2011

Something Different

I realized I hadn't shared with you any cakes for ages! Those ones were for a rugby enthusiast - nice little chocolate cakes topped with a very thin layer of apricot jam, soft icing and a little chocolate rugby ball - enjoy, Petra.

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These are great!

Netty said...

I would take up rugby Petra if I could have one of these delicious cakes..........yummy. Annette x

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Extension Activities
For effective transfer of technology upto grass root level, every year KVK conducts extension activities like Agriculture Technology Week, Krishi Pradarshini, Kisan Mela, Shivar Pheri, Field Day, Kirtankar Melawa, Krishak Vigyan Manch, World Food Day, World Women Day, Vaccination camp, Method Demonstrations, Group Meetings, Diagnostic visits, Farmers visit,Extension Literature like Folders, Booklets & Popular Articles. Also telecast Video shows, Radio talk & TV shows.
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Recalling 8 Of Its Craft Beers

Check your beer stash!  Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. issued a nationwide recall of its 12-ounce pale ales, IPA’s and other beers after discovering a packaging flaw that could cause a piece of glass to break off into the bottle. The recalled beers were packaged between Dec. 5, 2016, and Jan. 13, 2017 and they also have a brewery code of “M” on the bottles and packaging of cardboard cases.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company says it issued a recall after inspections that found that a limited number of bottles “may cause a small piece of glass to break off and possibly fall into the bottle.” The recall has reached 36 states.

For more information, click HERE to go directly to the company’s website.

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johnHello delegates – it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you all to Karachi Youth Parliament. My name is John Hussein and I have been working with Karachi Youth Productions since the time that it was founded back in 2013. I am currently the Secretary General of Karachi Youth Model United Nations and will be serving as your academic curator for this venture. To introduce myself I will like to tell you that I am a student at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a degree in Political Sciences. Debate has always been my passion all the way from 2010, I have come a long way from being a prominent member in the Southshore school for A-levels debate society to becoming a semi-finalist at ZUDC(WSDC style parliamentary Debate). Having won multiple awards nationally and internationally I think I have immense experience in the sphere of MUN and debate. It is with great zest that I have taken part in organizing this event, since it is an altogether new concept for the debate cirlce in Karachi. Best of luck and remember – ambition is the first step to success, the second step is action.


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Monday, September 27, 2010

1980s Fantastic-ness....

Ok, so that is how I explained my outfit to one of my coworkers today.  My friend gave me this great purple 1980s skirt recently and because it is so bright, I have been struggling to style it.  Then I realized, basic is best and black is basic so, there you go.  I was actually amazed at how many compliments I got about this skirt today despite the fact that it is bright lavender.  I guess it will enter into my clothing rotation afterall!

I am actually really excited because my husband and I had a First Anniversary photo session yesterday.  We actually got the pictures back today (our token photographer friend is pretty quick) and I excited about sharing them....I just didn't have time to post them today.  So hopefully tomorrow!  I am proud to say that most of my outfit for the photos was thrifted and it was gorgeous!

Top: JCP Clearance rack!
Skirt: Thrifted item from a friend
Leggings: Target
Boots:Madden Girl
Necklace: Tiffany necklace I found at the movie theater I used to work at!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Indian Summer

I am having a hard times dealing with the weather lately.  I happen to be a huge fan of fall.  Everything fall is fantastic to me: fall holidays, fall leaves, fall clothing...  So the fact that it have been in the 80s all week has somewhat depressed me.  I really want to break out the tights and boots, but I just can't!

I got this dress at a new thrift store near my house called Spree which, is apparently part of the Unique thrift store company.  If you are from the Chicagoland area and you thrift, you inevitably know of Unique.  The dress was fairly cheap, only $4.  And it is honestly brand new from like 1988.  I am convinced no one ever wore it.  I also picked up a brand new (with tags) Cynthia Steffe military style suit jacket.  I wish I would have taken some pictures to show but, I didn't get around to it.  So hopefully tomorrow!

Dress: Thrifted
Belt: Target
Shoes: Franco Sarto
Bracelet: Christian Dior

Monday, September 13, 2010

The Week In Review

Lately, I feel like a chicken with my head cut off!  I have been so busy that the last few weeks have just flown by.  Sometimes I like when that happens but, not when I am so busy that I forget what day it is.

On a good note, I have been experimenting with all the clothes my friend Andrea gave me a few weeks ago when she left me for Seattle (I am still slightly bitter).

I really like these two pieces alone but, I am not so sure about them together.  I think they tend to look a bit 80s when worn together.  The sweater was one that Andrea gave me.  It is really soft and comfy and it actually IS from the 80s so maybe that is where my feelings on the outfit stem...
Sweater: Gift from a friend
Skirt: Zara
Necklace: F21
Heels: Target
My second attempt at Andrea's former wardrobe was this plaid shirt.  I actually really like it and that is saying a lot because I am generally not a fan of button up shirts, much less plaid ones.  But this one is an old Ralph Lauren and the quality is fantastic.  It is so soft and comfy.
Plaid Shirt: Gift from a friend
Skirt: I heart Ronson
Moccasins: Minnetonka

Hopefully, I can get in more posts soon.  I feel like such a slacker!

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Mercy - Pure and Simple...

The past week I have been watching my parents' house as they are on vacation.  In doing do, I fall across a lyric book I used to have and in the front cover was the lyric, "Mercy - Pure and Simple" which is actually a line from the song Mercy by Sarah McLachlan.  I had always wanted to sing it when I was in high school as a trio but the sheet music never existed and I never found the time to arrange it and transpose it onto my own sheet music.

I was supposed to water my mom's flowers as part of my house sitting but it was so nice out yesterday that I decided to prop my camera up on the grill to take a few outfit pictures.  I got this dress is a big bag of clothes the my friend Andrea (is the post below) gave me before she moved to Seattle.  Its such a comfy dress and it is the perfect length.

It is also the perfect dress for me to wear my necklace from Tree and Kimball.  I absolutely LOVE her jewelry and I have another necklace in my sight.  They are just so unique.  I always get compliments when I wear this one.

Cardigan: Thrifted
Dress: Gift from a friend
Wedges: BCBG Generation


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Floss Gloss, Nails, Upcoming

Floss Gloss Fall 2013 Peep Show

The Baberaham Lincolns at Floss Gloss leaked their Fall 2013, ‘Princess of the Night’ collection, and it is THA DOPENESS.

floss gloss moon baby preview

“‘MOON BABY’ – An icy, yet dusty, baby- blue creme”

floss gloss dinge preview

“‘DINGE’ – a bad girl nude with a touch of pink and of course dinginess”

**I’ve been looking for a nude this color for YEARS**

floss gloss black holy preview

“‘BLACK HOLY’ – glossy black”

floss gloss faded preview

“‘FADED’ – inspired by faded tattoo ink”

**SUPER excited for this color too!!**

What do you guys think? I’m so into it, last night, I was sitting in bed, quietly putting the lotion on the skin, and Jason says, “What are  you thinking about? You look like you’ve got something on your mind?” And I was like, “I’m just thinking about the Floss Gloss Fall line. I’m planning out my color combinations for my fingers and toes. I’ve got it all figured out.”

I’m going “DINGE” on my fingers and “FADED” on my toes first.

I really can’t wait. I’m stalking around all their social media pages waiting for the preorder to drop. I haven’t been this into an entire nail collection since “Thakoon for Nars” Summer 2012, and I look at A LOT of nail polish.

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Cheese Powder – A Natural Flavour and Taste Enhancer for numerous products

Scientists from University of Copenhagen, Department of Food Science are, in co-operation with Lactosan A/S responsible for the process of identifying the flavour profiles of various cheese powders.

Article by journalist, cand. scient. Birger Pedersen

Cheese Powders are made from cheese, water and melting salt which are melted, pasteurized and spray-dried. When it comes to the question about the different components of the Cheese Powders and the features which characterize the odour, taste and flavour profiles of the individual cheese types, then we have so far had no official studies to rely on.

This is, however, now being rectified through a research project which began in 2008 and ended in December last year. Lactosan’s R & D Manager, Inger Hansen, immediately responded to the idea of a collaboration with the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, represented by Professor Ylva Ardo (project leader), post. doc. Camilla Varming, associate professor Mikael Agerlin Petersen and post.doc. Lene Tranberg Andersen.

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Examination of Cheese Powder types
Processing Cheese Powders from well-matured cheeses gives us a wide range of flavour components. Some of them have even a flavour and taste enhancing effect. Therefore the researchers examined different Cheese Powder types.

“We started to perform sensory analyses of different kinds of Cheese Powders made from matured cheeses and then compared the sensory characteristics with the flavour compounds that we analyzed chemically“ says Camilla Varming.

Overall, it appeared then that there were big differences in the odour, taste and flavour profiles of the different kinds of Cheese Powders.

“Besides this study we have by means of gas chromatography-olfactometry, where the nose is used as a detector, determined which aroma compounds are the most important for the odour of the Cheese Powders. Furthermore, the sensory profiling of the Cheese Powders will be pursued correlated to the chemical taste components of free fatty acids and amino acids“ says Camilla Varming.

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The objective was to achieve an identification of flavour compounds in matured cheeses to use as natural flavour and taste enhancement, and we succeeded.

Cheese powder is found in a wide range of products such as ready meals, sauces, soups, desserts, snacks, cakes, biscuits, sauces, in spring rolls, in crisp bread and in the UK market in popular biscuits.

“We are now aware about the breadth of compounds contained in Cheese Powders, and how we can make new combinations of the naturally occurring flavour compounds for flavour and taste enhancement“ says Inger Hansen, R&D Manager at Lactosan A/S.

Inger Hansen, R&D Manager

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You are most welcome to contact us for additional information about this research. We should also be happy to assist you with your specific requirements so that we can tailor a solution for you based on one or more Cheese Powder types having their individual advantages as Natural Flavour and Taste Enhancers.

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Monday, January 09, 2012

Newt Hampshire

You've got to give him credit. Newt Gingrich doesn't just read Gideon's bible when he stays at the Marriott, he also reads poetry.

Like the line in a poem by legendary Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, the former House speaker heeds the admonition not to "go gently into that night, but rage against the dying of the light," and raging he is. Newt Gingrich is raging so much that by the time this whole affair is over, the state will instead be named: Newt Hampshire.

While the latest polls out of New Hampshire show frontrunner Romney down by four percentage points, Newt is nowhere near second place. He's in a tie with Rick Perry for fourth place. Ron Paul is polling second to Mitt Romney with Romney is holding on to a double digit lead.

Predictably, Huntsman is doing much better, and has managed to move from 1% to as high as 17%, which is about half where Romney is at.

Rick Perry will be the first casualty of New Hampshire followed, after Florida, by Huntsman unless the former Utah governor decides to take some of his dad's money, after all.

Apart from garnering him more campaign contributions, Newt Gingrich is helping Democrats more than hurting Romney. Romney is like a London Fog raincoat. He can endure the heaviest storm without any visible stains.

By invoking Bain Capital repeatedly as if it were a shibboleth, Gingrich has morphed into a character out of King Lear, the Fool, the one who can most be counted on to tell the truth, and the one who is taken the least seriously.

Ah, but think of how much money the Democrats are saving on advertising revenue by letting Gingrich do their hatchet job, and he isn't even charging any consultant fees.

The mouth isn't the only thing that's running, the meter is, too. Newt Hampshire may very well be Gingrich's last stand.


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Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Hana

March 1, 2012
BY CANDACE L. HORTON , Aloha Realty Group

HANA - If you long for the tranquility of Old Hawaii, this may be just the place for you... your Hana Hideaway.

Imagine a lush green oasis secluded from the bustle of tourist traffic, yet close to all the necessities. This is a retreat where instead of hearing "civilization," you hear the ocean, the birds and the sounds of Hana. Your lot is agriculturally zoned and borders state land. So, your privacy is ensured now and into the future.

Your home is a custom two-bedroom, one-bath cottage with open beam ceilings that add to the airy, light feeling of the house and the land. In addition to the open beam ceiling, the home boasts naturally hard, long-lasting bamboo floors. In keeping with the natural "green theme," the home's electricity is solar-powered but is also connected to Maui Electric for convenience and peace of mind.

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This Hana cottage is the perfect place to live.

The home also is connected to Maui County water and has a built in irrigation system that can come in handy for keeping the grass green, the fruit trees producing and the tropical flowers and foliage blooming. Although, with Hana's light early morning showers you won't need to do much watering.

Recently, a new cedar deck was added to your cottage. Cedar is prized for its beauty and long life. And your covered deck is the perfect place to while away the hours relaxing, taking in Hana's energy and beauty.

This cottage is a perfect place to live. But if you want something a bit larger or a lot larger, you're in luck, because your lot also allows you to build a "main" house. The main house can be just about any size, but according to the current owner, a two-story house would give you an ocean view. Your lot is approximately three-quarters-of-an-acre.

This property is listed at $648,000 (MLS#351330).

For more details, contact Candace L. Horton, R(S), at (808) 276-4903 or at Aloha Realty Group.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Galaxy S2: Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XWLS8

Last weekend I updated my phone's firmware to Jelly Bean XWLS8 following the instructions in xda forum. It is better than the original 4.0.3 firmware because

  • there are more toggles in notification panel, the data connection one is what I like most;
  • you can also adjust brightness in notification area;
  • the graphical effects looks better;
  • you can see the notification panel from the screenlock (well, maybe not everybody likes this one);
  • you can alphabetically sort apps in grid view.
What I do not like:

  • I can no longer adjust brightness by holding the notification panel and moving left and right;
  • I can no longer disable some bloatware using native apps manager;
  • the battery time is still bad compared to my old Samsung i8910 :-(
  • When setting wallpapers Jelly Bean only use the center part of the .png/.jpg image. If your wallpaper is larger in the vertical axe (like mine) Jelly Bean will crop the upper and lower parts :-/
Yesterday I had one problem with phone rebooting after I had left it turned off charging all night. It worked for one minute, then freezed and rebooted a couple of minutes later. It did not tree times until I hooked up the USB cable to try to run logcat and see what was happening. By my suprise it stopped reboot and I could use the phone normally. I looked in the logcat I saw that Youtube app was crashing with the message

E/AndroidRuntime( 7635): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to create application java.lang.RuntimeException: Could not bind to Intent { }

The Youtube app was already showing a dialog before I turned the phone off, I tried to make it work with no avail. I also searched on the Internet if anybody had the some problem and have not found any explanation for that. After some minutes tring to make Youtube work I gave up and went to do something else. Some minutes later I tried Youtube again and guess what? It worked :-) and is still working. I really do not know what happened.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Plasma NM

Plasma NM

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Because of bug 313291 I really recommend upgrading to this new version.

. fix version string (it is wrong in Plasma NM
311837: fix Metric edit box in VPN's routes window.
304466: add workaround to prevent crash when disabling wireless also disconnects the wifi card from motherboard.
313291: fix Ok button when adding/editing connections.
312305: add support to IPv6 Privacy Extension.
312656: quote file names when exporting openvpn configuration file in case they contain white spaces in their names.
. improve vpn import/export error handling.
311032: ignore "ghost" connections.
311348: workaround visual glitch in Back button in interface details window.
311894: fix disabling IPv4 configuration (usefull if you only use IPv6).

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Sunday, January 6, 2013

New (old) toy 2: Samsung Galaxy i9100 (aka Galaxy SII)

Well, my old phone was in really back shape after more than three years so I decided to buy a new one.

I really do not like that big smartphones that are becoming common these days :-( I already own a tablet, so why buy an almost-tablet-sized smartphone? I searched for some months for smartphones with good features, like Galaxy SIII, HTC One S/X, Motorola RarZ (Maxx HD), etc. In all benchmarks I have read Galaxxy SIII would be the best choice, but I really do not like its size and the cracked screen problems made uneasy to buy one of them. I really try hard to preserve my phones (I still own all phone I have used so far, including an ancient Nokia 3320 from more than 10 years ago).

After consider all posibilities, size of the phone, battery size and price I decided to buy a Samsung Galaxy SII. It's is old phone, but still capable of running new Android versions and is has proven to be a very good phone. The best part is that it also cheap compared to SIII and one of the web sites I usually buy things from made a clearance sale and I could buy for a reasonable price and buying conditions :-D. The only thing I would really miss from Galaxy SIII is the bigger battery, but I can live with that and I already installed and configured some software that helps me increase the battery time.

Update: I have noticed that ICS is really really bad at connecting to my operator's 3G network. That is a known bug and there is no simple solution for it unfortunately :-( From time to time my 3G connection just disconnects and never comes back until I reboot the phone. Even when connected the performance is really poor compared to my old Samsung i8910.


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because she's supra hot and I love girls. I'm a girl too

oh. okay that makes much more sense. sorry i assumed you were a man for some reason. i forgot women existed on the internet.

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This is an adaptation of an email I sent to a friend.

I was walking back to work today from school, and in a little dug-out for a doorway next to Bagels on Broadway there was a girl who looked homeless. She was pretty young for a homeless girl, probably around 23 at the most. She had dreads and a knit hat on her head, and the general unkempt look of someone on the street. Anyway, she had this little harp, and some music sheets sitting on the ground. She had made a cardboard sign that said, "need smiles" that was standing up in front of where she was sitting. I wasn't sure if it was a statement or question. I usually feel a mixed set of emotions when I encounter homeless people, from sorrow and pity to annoyance, though God has made me better about the latter. There are all different kinds of people who are homeless. With her though, God really touched my heart. At first I walked by, then I turned around and went back. When I stopped, I asked her if she would like a cup of coffee or something. I was thinking I would give her a couple of bucks to go buy one, but it ended up sounding more like I was asking her to coffee, which I guess was okay, but not what I planned. Right after I asked her, I noticed she had been crying and still had tears in her eyes, which were a pretty sea green color. I asked her if she could use a few dollars, and she said kindly, "that would help." So I pulled out a few dollars that were folded up in my pocket and gave it to her.

I walked away, and across the street, but she was still heavy on my heart and mind. It just really broke my heart to see her there, so I stopped at a picnic table in front of the courthouse, and started to pray for her with tears in my eyes. Then I thought that God wanted me to give me her the lunch I just bought at Sawaddee, but I'm never really sure about those things. So I walked back to her, and got an XA card ready, and stuck my month-old RAOK card in the napkin. When I got to her, she had been crying more. I told her that I was just praying, and that I thought God wanted me to give her my lunch. She said politely that she didn't want it, so I offered it again. She said that was really nice of me, but she was fasting, and also that she was just having a really bad day. I had given her the XA card already, and told her a little about us. I said she should check it out if she was interested, and that we were just over on campus. I wanted to help her so much in some way, but I just didn't know what I could do. So I left after that, and came back up to my office.

I chatted with Shannon a little about it. I just couldn't stop thinking about her crying on street. After I finished chatting, I had an idea, but I wasn't sure about it. Maybe a flower would cheer her up a bit. I left the courthouse, and noticed she was still in the little nook, so I ran down to Safeway and bought a peach colored rose. I got a little card there too, and just wrote on it, "I really hope your day gets better." I had been thinking that if she was still there when I got back that I would call my friend Jess and tell her there was someone who could use a girl to talk to. I just didn't feel like she would really want to talk deeply with some strange guy, so I hadn't asked her much. Then I ran back to where she had been sitting, but she was gone now. So I thought maybe it wasn't meant for me to give her the flower, but I went into Bagels on Broadway and used a pen to write on the envelope, "to the girl with the harp." I set it and the flower in the little nook where she had been sitting, and prayed that it would make it to her somehow.

I got back to the office and prayed that I had mistakenly given her the fold of money with the five in it rather than the three ones. I looked in my pocket and I had.

I still can't stop thinking about her sitting there softly crying, please pray for her.

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Monday, June 30, 2008

Fun At The Zoo

We spent some mommy and Kira only time at the zoo on Sunday. It was a lot of fun. We went to the petting zoo and rode the steamer train. When occasionally I have only one child to care for, I marvel at the ease of it. Why on Earth did I make such a fuss when I had only Kira? Taking care of one kid is so easy and actually, pleasant and fun. I guess now I will have to have three kids so I can appreciate how easy it is to care for two. Quick, someone call 9-1-1! I am sure someone's having a heart attack as he reads this. :-)

These prairie dogs were being super cute:

Here is a closer look at them:

A shot of Kira on the Little Puffer. She reminds me a lot of my grandma in this picture.

A view of Kira waving at her royal subjects from the train. She did a fine job waving and saying, "bye bye, people".

A tender moment between the little lovers. These two are so funny. One wakes up from nap and runs and cries and says, "I need to see Dylan." The other hears that Kiki is outside waiting for him so he runs out bare feet calling, "Kiki, Kiki!" Very Romeo and Juliet of them.

A picture of Kira saying, "hi goat". She got very friendly with the animals in the petting zoo. She even fed the goats and sheep today. I was too nervous that the animals were going to bite her or run her over to take a picture. I'll try to do that next time.

After she fed the animals, she decided their living environment was not acceptable. So she took it upon herself to clean up the zoo.

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The new TV series starring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will record its first studio segments in South Africa.
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Gunmen have stormed a hotel in the centre of the Somali capital Mogadishu, with reports of at least 10 dead and 50 wounded.
The attackers entered the Ambassador Hotel on Maka al-Mukarama street after setting off a car bomb at the gates outside, witnesses said.
Somalia's state news agency said two MPs were killed in the blast, with another four rescued.

The leader of the attack on Garissa University in Kenya has been killed, officials in Somalia say.
Kenya's government said Mohamed Kuno was behind the attack in April 2015 that killed 148 people.

Signals have been detected from one of the black boxes of the EgyptAir plane that crashed last month, French investigators have confirmed.
They were picked up by the French vessel Laplace as it was searching the Mediterranean Sea.

Elephants in Tanzania's largest game reserve could be wiped out within six years, the World Wildlife Fund says.
Selous Game Reserve, the oldest in Africa, boasted 110,000 elephants 40 years ago. Now it has around 15,000.

The world's largest refugee camp will close in November, Kenya's Interior Minister Joseph Nkaisserry has announced.
The Dadaab camp in Kenya is home to more than 300,000 Somalis.

The leader of the Western Sahara independence movement has died after a long illness.

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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Winding River Bud Vase

This little vase kind of reminds me a floating down the Nolichucky River in an inner tube, with an extra inner tube for the cooler. Add good beer, great friends, laughter and sunshine! It's a wonderfully, lazy way to spend a hot summer day. Available here.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Bodies in the Kiln

With all the kiln troubles happening lately, we were a little nervous putting something like a drum body in the first glaze firing since we did repairs. We are thrilled with the results and happy to announce our kiln is back in perfect working order!

This was the first time we put these glazes together. Foolishly, considering the size of this drum, we hadn't even done a test tile for this pairing. Still, we are thrilled with the results! The main glaze is Antique Iron and the glaze drip is Winter Day.

We hope to get this drum strung in the next week or so. Usually, the drum stringing is the hardest part of the process. Since Alex fashions the steel rings for each drum by hand, the stringing of the drum is time consuming. Don't worry! We'll show off the end result!

Monday, July 9, 2007

Wiring Harnesses and Relays

That title sounds scary! But what it means is, we replaced the wiring harnesses and relays in the kiln this weekend and test fired a batch of tiles. I am anxious to see the bisque fired tiles, but I know the true test will be an excellent glaze firing.

We are beginning to collect what we need to build our kiln at home. Alex has been drawing and redrawing kiln plans for 2 years and we believe we have what we want now. Thanks to some frineds on the building industry, we may be able to build our gas/wood kiln for LESS than we would pay for another large electric kiln.

Thursday, July 5, 2007

A blossom stamped into the thumbrest defines this potbelly mug. Just listed and already SOLD, this little beauty is feeling the love. Don't worry, there will be more to come.

Today is the day I replace the wiring harnesses and relays in the kiln. I have had a few misfirings and it is a job overdue. Hopefully I can get it done quickly and do a little test fire. I am anxious to get the misfired pieces back into and out of a working kiln so I can dance around the studio in excitement again!

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Potbelly Pleasure

A caramel potbelly mug is the perfect pairing for your morning coffee. The potbelly shape keeps your coffee or tea warm and the side is bumped in inside the handle so your knuckles don't get burned. Buy it here.

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Super Soft

These burp cloths are the best I've ever seen! Even the cotton backing fabrics are silky soft! A super sweet baby shower gift from Heart Stitches. And she'll customize them to suit you!


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Monday, February 27, 2012

New York in Bloom wrap-up

New York in Bloom, the annual fundraiser for the New York State Museum's after-school programs, ended yesterday afternoon. All of the arrangements were dismantled yesterday evening, and State Museum staffers and the Cultural Education Center's security and building operations staff worked feverishly to prepare the State Museum for its reopening at 9:30 AM this morning. When I walked into the Cultural Education Center, which also houses the State Archives and the State Library, this morning, I didn't see a single trace of New York in Bloom.

I'm going to share a few more photographs of New York in Bloom 2012 before I get back to business as usual around here. I hope you've enjoyed getting the chance to look at the flowers -- a rare thing in New York in February -- and the exhibits that my colleagues at the State Museum have created.

The Bird Hall, which connects Metropolis Hall and Adirondack Hall, features select examples of the State Museum's vast collection of biological specimens. During New York in Bloom, the Bird Hall is home to what our Governor's significant other would call "tablescapes" -- arrangements of items that create vignettes.

The tablescape created by Douglas Fisher of Designs by Douglas features an appealingly simply arrangement of pear blossoms and spider mums.

Craig Waltz Jr. of Fleurlite Floral Designs created a lush tropical tables cape that features hala, phalaenopsis orchids, heliconia, eccheveria, roses, palm leaves, and ivy.

Here's a closeup of the arresting centerpiece.

Barbara Guyette, Charles Guyette, and Linda Savage of All the Right Ingredients created this Beatrix Potter-ish Easter tablescape, which features fleurette mums, roses, spray roses, statice, German statice, mini carnations, alstromeria, spider mums, leather leaf fern, cedar, and pine.

The Crossroads Gallery sits immediately to the south of Metropolis Hall and is used for small temporary exhibits. During New York in Bloom, it was home to Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam, which featured graffiti drawn on the canvas bunks of the General Nelson M. Walker, a ship that was used to transport soldiers to Vietnam in 1967 and 1968. The voyage to Vietnam took several weeks, and bored, anxious, and seasick soldiers, most of whom were only 19 years old, found that drawing on the bunks was one way to pass the time. The bunks were rediscovered by chance in 1997, and when the ship was scrapped in 2005, the Vietnam Graffiti Project salvaged them and created this traveling exhibit, which until yesterday could be seen at the State Museum.

Christopher Grigas of Hidden Gardens used calla lilies, roses, spray roses, protea, and carnations to create an arrangement that looks like a watery reflection of the life preserver in the exhibit's graphics.

At least some of the men on the ship were from New York State.

An arrangement of roses, seeded eucalyptus, amaryllis, succulents, dubium stars, skimmer flowers, green trick dianthus, cymbidium, and parrot tulips complements life jackets taken from the General Nelson M. Walker. It was created by Marilyn Cederoth of Cedarfarm Wholesale.

I really like this arrangement, which was created by Karen Bucholsky of the Greenport Garden Club and consists of hypericum, agonies, thistle-eryngium, ranunculus, leucadendron, Oriental white lily, Irish, and pussy willow. It brings to mind sea grasses.

Until 31 March 2012, the Photography Gallery features Shadow and Substance: African-American Images from the Burns Archive, which features 113 images portraits, snapshots and photographs documenting industries, properties, and events related to African American history from the mid-19th century to the present day.

In past years, the Photography Gallery has been home to numerous New York in Bloom exhibits. This year, it was home to only one: this elegant composition of roses, mini carnations, galas leaves, and moss created by Michelle Peters of Ambiance Floral Design.

The Exhibition Hall is also home to a wide array of temporary exhibits. At present, it features From the Collections, an exhibit that highlights the State Museum's vast holdings of natural science, history, and anthropology artifacts. I enjoyed this exhibit even more than I initially thought I would, and I encourage you to see it if you find yourself in Albany before 30 April.

This arrangement is actually part of a cluster of arrangements of roses, hydrangeas, and pussy willow that Christine Colpoys of Seagroatt-Ricciardi created to complement the vintage automobile that sits at the exhibit's entrance. (Note the rearticulated mastodon skeleton in the background: Exhibition Hall sits next to a permanent Ancient Life in New York State exhibit.)

This eye-catching arrangement of king protea, wax flower, sago palm, and cactus bones is one of my favorites. It was created by Mary Aiko Bohnet of the Capital District Sogetsu Study Group.

Erin Brady's simple composition of quince, green trick, reindeer moss, and river rocks harmonizes perfectly with a display of Shaker furniture.

This arrangement is another favorite. Unfortunately, its label disappeared sometime before I made it to the Exhibition Hall. I recognize some of its components (monstera leaves, lilies, aspidistra) but not others. The coats on display, all of which either contained the fur of endangered species or otherwise violated federal wildlife protection laws, were seized at John F. Kennedy International Airport by U.S. Customs Officials in 1972. After their investigation ended, Customs officials gave the coats to the New York State Office of General Services (OGS), which, among many other things, oversees the disposition of surplus state government property. OGS then transferred them to the State Museum.

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Los Angeles County firefighters responded to a report of a fire at 2:42 a.m. and arrived at Elliot Elementary School on Cortner Avenue to find two classrooms in a detached bungalow ablaze, said dispatch supervisor Michael Pittman.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Double Crum

I got sick this morning after working out at the gym! (I think it was taking meds!)

I had multi grain cheerios for breakfast! (my usual good breakfast!!) but not any coffee.

I had nothing but water for lunch due to having a back to back teaching job and I didn't pack a lunch!

This afternoon I inhaled a candy bar from Walmart!

This evening I ate three pieces of Domino's Hawaiian Pizza!

And I'm reaaaallllllllllly sleepy but the Beagle Boys need to be walked!

I think I'd better walk about 5 miles to get rid of everything I ate and make the scale happy again in the morning!!

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Tuesday's Tribute - To being beautiful, dammit.

In my recent quest to become more healthy, Summer's recent Blogversations video about a lady named Rachel Caplin and her book entitled, "I'm Beautiful, Dammit!" could not have come at a more perfect time.

I've already talked about my struggle with weight before having Kaylee and how I successfully changed my habits, became more active, and started eating healthier. I used the Weight Watchers method, only weighed myself once per week, as the program recommends for weigh ins, and I learned to have a totally different way of thinking about food.

I could enjoy food that wasn't made just of sugar and carbs. I could be full, satisfied, and healthy. I could have fun at the gym. I could feel good about myself, and I could go about it in a healthy way.

Then I had a baby.

Nothing on my body is the same or will ever be the same. Ever. Again. It's been a huge struggle for me.

I get sad that I no longer have the body I used to have.

Really, though - it's the same body, it's just been through a considerable amount of wear and tear. Unfortunately, so has my mind. I can deal with my body. I can buy clothes that fit. I can go to the gym. I can eat healthy food and smart portions, but what in tarnation can I do to get my mind to shift gears?

What can I do to start realizing that I am fine just the way I am? That my body is not ugly. That I should quit criticizing myself for not being an ideal size or shape.

For starters, I'm joining Summer in getting rid of the scale. It's moving to the garage where I no longer have to stare at it every morning. The garage floor is cold and has bits of gravel brought in by the car tires. And bugs. I hate bugs. So, I won't be going out to the garage to weigh myself.

Next, I've ordered myself this book.

I've recently discovered Rachel Caplin's blog "Oh my God, I'm a Mom" as well as her newest blog, "I'm Beatiful, Dammit," and I am just waiting for the delivery guy to knock on my door so I can crack the book open and dive right in. I know that reading a book won't change anything overnight, but Rachel really has a way with words, and she really makes me think. She helps me see things in a realistic perspective, and I think a lot of what she has to say will help me jumpstart my mind to thinking in a way that is not so harsh.

So this week, my Tuesday's Tribute is to Rachel, her book and her blogs. Please go check her out. You will love her honesty (hello - she talks about pooping on the delivery table without any shame), her humor, and her insightful thoughts about surving motherhood.

Unless you think you are a perfect mother who never struggles and never screws up, I know you'll be able to relate to so much of what she has to say. Here's how you can check out what Rachel has to say...

Click here to check out Rachel's book.

Click here to read Rachel's blog, "Oh my God I'm a Mom."

Click here to read her other blog, "I'm Beautiful, Dammit."

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Rachel said...

wow Sera, I am so honored and touched and just exhilarated that you devoted so much time and energy in this post to point a sister out. thank you thank you thank you. And to everyone reading: we're all allowed to love our bodies NOW! luv, Rachel

Halftime Lessons said...

Man you and Summer are leading the charge to be better women...I love where your heads are at.

If you figure out how I can be a better man...well...never mind...lets keep all this in the realm of the possible!

I sure wish you beautiful women could see you like I see you.

April said...

For what it's worth, I think you are beautiful inside and out.

Alisha said...

Great tribute!

haha ... just saw your twitter about John and Anna Duggar ... that is kinda funny!

Mama Kat said...

I think a LOT of women can relate to everything you just wrote. It's a sad sad fact of life that when we have babies (ahem. or three) everything changes.

The nice thing about it all is that our families still love fat and all.

Summer said...

This is awesome Sera! I know Rachel will feel so honored!!!

Deb said...

you ARE beautiful!

♥georgie♥ said...

what a wonderful tribute...i am so with you on tossing out the scale

Mariah said...

Great post girl! You are beautiful lady and I am checking out that book!!!!! Thanks.

texasholly said...

Awesome. And great idea.

Jenners said...

Well, I am the perfect mother with a body that puts Hollywood starlets to shame so I don't think I need this. (sneakily clicking on link to check it out)


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Law Firm Can't Keep $14.2 Million Dollar Fee

WorldCom settled a claim brought by the State of Mississippi with respect to delinquent tax liability for 100 million dollars. The company also paid 4.2 million to a private charity and 42.2 million to the private law firm that had represented the State. On request from the State Auditor, the private charity turned the money over to the State; the law firm refused to do so.

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed the grant of summary judgment to the firm firm, holding that, when the Attorney General pays special assistants, they must be paid from the AG's contingency fund or from other funds approved by the AG's office. Further, public funds (such as the court holds these payments were) must be paid into the state reasury.

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Alphabetical 2014 NCAA D1 Preview: Siena

The NCAA D1 season is now underway! During the first couple of weeks of lacrosse season we’ll be finishing up the Alphabetical 2014 NCAA D1 Previews! Like last year, we are going through all of the D1 men’s teams for 2014 (there are 67 this year!) and we are now moving on to the Siena Saints, located in Loudonville, NY.

After going 11-5 in 2012 and 8-9 in 2013, Coach John Svec and Siena opened up the 2014 season with a 19-7 loss to Syracuse earlier this week. Siena once again plays in the MAAC, and should be considered a potential contender to win their conference. Big games out of conference for Siena include Cuse, Hofstra, Albany, and St. John’s.

Conor Prunty was named the MAAC preseason player of the year, but he’s not the only guy on the Saints’ roster who can put the ball away. Richie Hurley had four goals against Syracuse and Colin Clive also returns to lead Siena on offense on attack. Hurely is a captain this year along with Mike Battaglia, Kyle Curry, and Ryan Mallon. Kieran Donohue and Kevin Cousin could give this finishing unit good depth this year and freshman Jordan Barlow will start right away.

9 of Siena’s top 10 scorers return for 2014, and this is a team that should be able to score goals within the MAAC. 7 goals on Cuse is a good indication that Siena will be just fine in this department, especially in conference play. Nate Barry and Kyle Curry return in the midfield along with Prunty, and that right there is a solid first group. Thomas Schoener and Mallon will add experience and depth, as well as a couple more guys who can score. Casey Dowd returns to take face offs for Siena, but freshman Tyler Pantalone could see time taking draws as well.

Adam Hall, Jake Kissick, Battaglia, and Brendan Meehan will lead the Siena D. Hall is a talented LSM and Meehan returns after an injury-plagued 2013 season. Kissick emerged as a key piece to the D last year. Pat Killeen was also injured for much of 2013 and he provides another excellent option down low. Max Bonsall should see a ton of time as he adjusts to the college game. He has good size and a football attitude. Tommy Cordts is Siena’s starter in goal after getting one start last year. He could be pushed for time by Kenny Carpenter. Overall, this is a deep group that should see improvement over the 2013 unit.

With a returning goalie, lots of returning scorers, and a deep and athletic defense, Siena is looking up from 2013. 2014 should see the Saints compete for a MAAC title, and maybe make a run into the NCAAs. Syracuse is looking tough this year, so don’t be shocked to see Siena climb back out of that early perceived hole.

For more NCAA D1 Lacrosse coverage, check out Alphabetical 2013 NCAA D1 Preview: Air ForceAlbanyArmyBellarmineBinghamtonBostonBrownBryantBucknellCanisius,
Colgate,  CornellDartmouthDelawareDetroitDrexelDukeFairfieldFurman,
GeorgetownHartfordHarvardHigh PointHobartHofstraHoly CrossJacksonvilleJohns_HopkinsLafayetteLehighLoyolaManhattanMaristMarquette,
Notre DameOhio_StatePennPenn_StatePrincetonProvidenceQuinnipiacRichmondRobert MorrisRutgersSacred Heart, and Saint_Joseph’s.


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Stick Trick Saturday: The Black Card

Stick Trick Saturday: The Black Card by Colton Raichl

Our partners over at Adrenaline were nice enough to send us a box of goodies this past week. If you haven’t seen it all check out the Unboxing Video.

The gear looked so fresh, we had to re-name the Picture Taker, made popular by Ryan Powell, to the Black Card because you never know who will be snapping your pic and you always gotta look sharp. You also need to head over to the Gear Zone and check out Jeff’s Black Card gear post, these gloves are too slick.

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it once more: Look good, play good.

The main point of the Picture Taker is to pick up a GB, throw it over your shoulder, and try and catch the ball on the other side without looking. This basically will make you the most photogenic guy on the field all while posing for those cameras! Basically, this makes you a photographers dream on the sidelines, think of yourself as Blue Steel.

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Think you can one up me? Let’s see what you got! Send in your homemade stick trick videos for a chance to be featured on next week’s Stick Trick Saturday!

Check out previous week’s videos if this one seems a little advanced!

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

With No Doubt back on the scene, I found it appropriate to celebrate lead singer and style icon Gwen Stefani's incredible style evolution over the past several years.

There wasn't a little girl growing up in the nineties that didn't absolutely adore her. We related to her music, her ever changing wardrobe and her no bullshit attitude. And yeah, her bright hair color and grunge meets chic look was appealing too. I won't deny it.

1. Want Gwen's colorful coifed hair without the commitment? Kevin Murphy Color Bugs to the rescue! They are appropriately titled for their cute shape and brilliant colors - but the best part is: They wash right out.

You can find Color Bugs at any Kevin Murphy salon. If you're unable to find a Kevin Murphy salon near you - give Amazon or Ebay a try, or you can even do it yourself with pastel art chalk & a collection of great tutorials HERE

2. To liven up your festival wardrobe or just to add a little fun to your summer, purchase a pack of these adorable Bindis from Topshop

1. Color Bugs / Kevin Murphy $25, 2. Bindi Collection / Topshop $12

Surviving the nineties was no small feat, and I've got to give credit where credit is due. Gwen not only survived, but flourished. Between 2000 and 2012 her career wasn't the only thing flourishing - her style was too. She managed to tuck her festive Indian influences and bright blue hair away for an old Hollywood appeal that only a blonde could fully express.
 1.Incorporate feminine floral headdresses, barrettes and crystal accessories to emulate a 1920's flapper vibe.
2.Try some deep red/plum lipstick!
3. Groom those eyebrows to achieve Gwen's signature high arch.

1. Floral headband by Newlook $4 2. White Bow by American Apparel, $10 3. Crystal & Pearl Comb via debenhams, $54 4. Pink headband via Cheap Monday, $14 5. Rosettes by H&M, $4 5. Spiked Headband via Gojane, $14

Gwen in Stella McCartney

Steal Gwen's brazen look by choosing a body contouring dress with cut outs or sheer panels in peek a boo places. If you aren't brave enough to go completely sheer (Dress 3) You can do a faux sheer look by choosing a dress with alternating black and nude tones. (Dresses 1&2)

1. Chevron Bodycon Peplum Dress via bankfashion, $54 2.Cut out mesh dress via, $85 3. Caged Bodycon Dress via Lipsy, $85

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Mittwoch, 23. Mai 2012

Korean Zombie gets upset win in main event over Dustin Poirier at UFC on Fuel 3 (PHOTO)

Chan Sung Jung delivered with another great fight, this time taking Dustin Poirier into the fourth round before submitting him with a D'arce choke at UFC on Fuel 3 on Tuesday. He took home the Submission of the Night bonus while he and Poirier both earned Fight of the Night.

After three impressive wins in a row, do you think "The Korean Zombie" deserves a shot at the UFC featherweight title? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.

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LeakAlertor 6000: Your first line of defense against toilet leaks and overflows

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Icon of a person with a question markHave you ever asked yourself…

  • Why did my water bill go up so much?
  • Why do I always have to jiggle the handle to get the water to stop?
  • Why does my toilet sound like it’s running (when I haven’t even flushed it)?
  • How much water will I waste if I didn’t install the new toilet parts correctly?
  • Should I use chemical cleaners or dye tablets in my toilet?

Icon of a LeakAlertor deviceWhat is the LeakAlertor 6000?

The LeakAlertor is a smart device that electronically monitors your toilets for leaks, imminent overflows, and other water wasting problems.  The LeakAlertor identifies the faulty part then  alerts you both visually and audibly to toilet overflows, leaking flappers, or stuck wide-open flapper/flush valves BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE BATHROOM.

Icon of a clipboard with money sign and checkmarkFeatures

  • Installs in seconds – no tools required!
  • Fully automatic – no setup necessary!
  • Works on all tank-based toilets!
  • Visual & audible alert systems
  • Replaceable battery
  • Conserves water & saves money

Icon of radar detectionLeakAlertor can detect:

  • Wide-Open/Stuck Flappers
  • Toilet Overflows
  • Leaking Flappers/Flush Valves
  • Fill Valve Equilibrium
  • Tank Leaks
  • Water spilling into the overflow tube

How does the LeakAlertor 6000 work?

The rise and fall of water inside the tank is the heartbeat of a toilet. The rate at which the water rises and falls, under varying conditions, determines the health of the toilet. The LeakAlertor is a diagnostic tool used to monitor your toilet’s health. In the simplest terms, the LeakAlertor uses complex mathematical functions to determine when these changes in water height indicate a toilet leak, wide-open flapper, or imminent overflow on any tank-based toilet. The LeakAlertor then alerts users with simple flashes and beeps.

Wide-Open Flapper

Leaking Toilets

What is a “Phantom Flush”?

Have you ever heard your toilet periodically make a noise that sounds like the water is running, but it hasn’t been flushed recently? What you’re hearing is called a phantom flush, the unintended and unseen escape of water from a toilet that is not operating correctly.

A phantom flush occurs when water leaks from the tank into the bowl due to a faulty flapper (or another similar failure). As the water level inside the tank goes down, the float drops. This opens the fill valve briefly, allowing it to refill the partially empty tank.

If the failure causing the phantom flush is not corrected, a repetitive cycle of leak…fill…leak…fill is created. This cycle can waste 50 – 200 gallons of water every day, making leaking toilets the #1 cause of unintended water use in the home.

What causes a “Phantom Flush”?

Below is a list of reasons why the repetitive “Phantom Flush” cycle can occur.

  • Flapper is not sealing properly because:
    • It’s the wrong size or model for your toilet.
    • Something is stuck under the flapper lip.
    • It has deteriorated or warped from hard water and/or cleaning solvents.
    • It is physically defective.
    • It has a pinhole in it.
  • The chain is not working properly because:
    • It’s too short and holds the flapper open slightly
    • It’s too long and gets stuck under the flapper
    • It gets kinked and holds the flapper open
  • The fill valve stops working correctly (leaks or doesn’t fully close)
  • The float height is set improperly
  • Fluctuations in water pressure throughout the day

For more detailed information, visit our FAQs.

In less than a minute you could be on your way to saving money and saving water!!

1)   Remove your toilet tank lid.
2)   Hook the LeakAlertor over the edge of the tank,
making sure the sensors are partially submerged in the water (at least 1.5 inches)
3)   Replace the tank lid.
4)   Pull the Battery Activation Tab.
That’s It!!!

Installation of the LeakAlertor

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What do the Alerts mean?

*DURING the entire flush cycle the LeakAlertor will flash/beep to give you a status indication.

Alerts Flashes/Beeps Diagnosis Action Required
Green alert circle Continuous Flashes No problem! No action required!
yellow alert circle Flashes (after all other alerts) Battery is low and needs to be replaced
red alert circle 2 Flashes + 2 Beeps Toilet has a leak Repair necessary.
Replacing flapper is recommended
1 Long Beep + 2 Short Beeps, Followed by Flashes Faulty fill valve Replace fill valve
(Fluidmaster 400 fill valve is recommended)
Continuous Flashes + Beeps Flapper is stuck open or toilet is about to overflow Shut off water to toilet immediately!!
(Alert won’t stop until the problem is corrected or reset button is pressed.)

LeakAlertor® 6000 Battery Replacement Instructions

Be sure to check out the 1 Minute Video Instructions at www.leakalertor.com

Materials needed:
• CR2032 Battery (available at most hardware stores, pharmacies, and grocery stores)
• Flat-bladed screwdriver or butter knife
• Toothpick (or other similar small, non-metallic object

  1. Press the reset button to place the unit into the RESET mode, then remove unit from the tank.Step 1 of battery replacement
  2. Remove the back of the enclosure by lightly pressing a screwdriver or butter knife through the front slot. Remove the board from the enclosure. (Do not use the sensors to pull the board out of the enclosure!)battery-2
  3. Remove the old battery with a toothpick and slide the new battery into place with the “+” side facing UP. (The unit will automatically go into RESET mode.)battery-3
  4. Place the board back into the enclosure. Reattach the back so the circular notch faces inward and to the left.battery-4
  5. Place the unit back onto the toilet, and replace the tank lid.battery-5

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Dye Tablets

5 Reasons why dye tablets are not accurate:

The LeakAlertor takes away the frustration of high water bills, and saves you money! Unlike dye tablets, the LeakAlertor is constantly at work checking for silent leaks, wide-open flappers, and faulty fill valves. It alerts you before you leave the bathroom with a “beep” and blinking LED during the flush cycle.

1) Errors are made in using dye tablets.
Often times, dye tablets are used incorrectly. Some people have mistakenly put the tablet in the toilet bowl rather than the toilet tank…test ruined! Some have put the tablet in the tank, and flushed the toilet immediately…test ruined! Some people drop the tablet in the tank, but then walk away and forget…again, test ruined!

2) Not all toilet leaks are caught by dye tablets.
Dye tablets can only detect one type of leak – a leaking flapper – and only if it’s leaking at the time of the test. However, stuck flush valves, wide-open flappers, phantom flushes, and running toilets are all common leaks not detected by dye tablets.

3) By the time you use a dye tablet your toilet may have already been leaking for weeks, or even months.
Often times, homeowners don’t realize a toilet is leaking because they think a leak should mean there is water on the floor. However, the most common leaks occur either at the flapper, or where the tank and bowl connect. These leaks occur inside the toilet, and are almost always invisible.

4) Intermittent leaks are often missed by dye tablets.
Just because your toilet isn’t leaking at the moment of testing doesn’t mean it wasn’t leaking an hour ago, or won’t be leaking an hour from now. Also, when a flapper first begins to leak, the amount may be too small for dye tablets to detect.

5) It’s not easy to get dye tablets.
Few hardware stores actually sell them, and it’s a hassle to contact your water utility for free tablets. You can buy them on-line, but you have to pay for shipping and wait for them to arrive. Meanwhile, your toilet continues to leak, and your water bill gets even higher!

7 Reasons why the flapper/flush-valve won't close:

1)  The flapper is “stuck” to the overflow pipe.
One observable symptom: it is not bobbing or floating in the water, regardless of the water height, and appears to be partially or fully upright.

2)  The chain is tangled.
A chain link can get stuck on the metal clip or loop over the top of the lever arm. Although an improper chain length causes many of these problems, “slapping” the flush handle can also cause the chain to hang up.

3)  A clogged drain/obstructed pipe produces back pressure through the flush valve seat.
The obstruction doesn’t allow the water level inside the tank to drop low enough for the flapper to seat properly. In this instance, the flapper appears to “hover” in the water above the flush valve seat. A clogged or obstructed drain pipe is the most common reason for toilets to overflow the bowl.

4)  A “universal” replacement flapper is purchased.
When a “universal” replacement flapper is purchased, it does not seat properly on the flush valve. Flappers should be purchased according to the type of flush valve used because universal flappers can leak and/or fail to seat up to 50% of the time.

5)  The flush handle/lever is old, defective, or “sticking” to the inside of the toilet tank.
Old or defective equipment can result in the flapper being held open.

6)  The flapper hinges are weakened and/or degraded.
This allows the flapper to slide to the side and not seat properly on the flush valve. (Note: the water flow from the fill valve can also push the flapper to one side if it is above 60 PSI.)

7)  A flapper’s buoyancy doesn’t become “negative” until the tank completely evacuates.
This does not allow the flapper to seat properly. Although there are several known causes (including toilet design), the most common is a clogged or obstructed drain pipe, which creates back pressure into the tank through the flush valve.

5 Common reasons why wide-open flappers often go undetected:

1)  No one is home to hear it running.
Often times, a person will use the bathroom before they leave their home (or business). In this case, a wide-open flapper would not be detected until the person returned home and realized the problem. This could be hours, or even the following day.

2)  The bathroom is not used frequently.
A wide-open flapper in secondary bathrooms (a finished basement or guest bathroom) can go undetected for days or weeks, wasting a tremendous amount of water and resulting in a high water bill.

3)  Hearing impaired/challenged people may fail to recognize a problem exists.
People with moderate to severe hearing loss may be unable to hear the running water. People afflicted with tinnitus may be unable to distinguish the sound of the running water from their tinnitus.

4)  The sound of the toilet tank refilling is a muted hum.
The initial flush of a toilet is loud, brief, and occurs while the user is still in the bathroom. However, the refilling of the toilet is quieter, prolonged, and typically finishes after the user has left the bathroom. Therefore, the user is unaware when the flapper remains wide-open.

5)  Background noise can easily mask the sound of a wide-open flapper or flush valve.
Examples include central air conditioners and HVAC systems (while the fan is operating); ceiling and window fans; music and/or TV; etc.


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Men's specialty stores see leather rebound for fall. (leather outerwear sales) - Daily News Record

NEW YORK -- Men's specialty store executives expect this fall to be a better season for better leather outerwear.

Many shop owners say that after a couple of boom years, fall '93 marked somewhat of a slowdown in leather. This, they report, reflects the consumers' desire to get some wear out of their previous purchases before buying new items. Additionally, the cloth outerwear category attracted so much attention last fall that leather suffered at its expense, they claimed.

That brings retailers to the fall '94 selling season, which they say should benefit from classics in smooth lamb and new styles in worn, rugged skins.

At Silhouette, which has four stores in the Washington, D.C., area, owner Alain Chetrit said about 75 percent of his leather outerwear open-to-buy is in place. He said he's left some room to make purchases at the beginning of the season.

'As far as fashions for this coming season, I like the nubby lamb and shearlings,' Chetrit said. 'And I'm a big believer that the B-3 [bomber] shearling model is important for casual dressing. I started noticing that piece a lot in Europe last year and I thought I should have it here. I think it will be great here.'

Chetrit said that leather outerwear comprises about half of his total outerwear business in dollars.

'Leather was not as good for me last year as the previous year, so I think there could be a resurgence now,' he predicted. 'It's cyclical. We go through a couple of good seasons then we have to give people a chance to wear what they bought and then they come out again.'

The leather selection at the Silhouette stores, which will range from $395 to $1,000, will include an unconstructed blazer in chocolate-brown suede from Hugo Boss, retailing for about $750, and a B-3 bomber from Schott. Said Chetrit of his choices: 'I feel the blazer is a longer silhouette that could be a sport coat or dressier outdoor piece. As for the B-3, I started with Schott in our jeans store and I think it is the most authentic looking B-3 I saw, so I chose the most authentic manufacturer.'

At New York's Camouflage store, partner Gene Chace said he's very excited about this fall.

'Leathers were a bust last year -- cloth coats were the thing,' he stated. 'But I think the business will be stronger this fall, because there's some nice new shapes around.'

Chace, who's placed all his leather orders for fall, said that while the three-quarter shape is 'really the deal,' it's the distressed or worn treatment that will be important to consumers this fall. 'The texture and finish is key, because it makes the piece look like your old favorite jacket fight off the rack,' he said.

Camouflage's leather outerwear offerings will retail from about $300 to $800. Labels include Golden Bear for its consistent sales, New Republic for its retro styling and, as one of the store's new resources this season, Ufuk Arkun.

At Threads, a men's apparel store located in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., owner Nancy Amoroso said she's placed most of her fall leather orders.

'But I haven't placed all of them because last year was not a good leather season,' Amoroso said. 'Had the January/February leather sales taken place in November and December, we wouldn't have had any in stock. But the change in season didn't happen fast enough. So this year we bought more lightweight and shorter leather jackets for early in the season. But we also bought some heavier pieces and shearling, in the hopes that the weather will take off earlier this year.'

The Threads assortment will include leathers with removable liners, and fashion pieces from Victor/Victoria, Scarab and DKNY. The styles, which will retail from about the mid-$400s to more than $1,000, will emphasize versatility, she said. 'They're pieces that guys can put on and not wait until it's freezing cold outside. They're less gimmicky and more in the way of classic.'

At F.R. Tripler, the leather business was quite good last year, according to Richard Press, president. So, he said, the store will continue with the items that meant business last year.

'We will continue to carry both short aviator lengths and longer topcoats for city or country walking wear,' he said. 'Both of those have been very popular with us. And leather in general seems to be on the upturn.'

Press said he's banking on leathers in the brown family to sell best. His assortment includes both private label and better brands, which he declined to identify. But price points, he did mention, will range from the mid-$400s to about $1,000.

'Our pieces cover a milieu, for the man that tends to go for a sportier look in an overcoat to wear in New York or the customers in New Jersey or Connecticut that are country dog walkers,' Press said. 'The styles are either very conservative or town traditional.'


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LORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

NOTE:  The Collect above was a change in the Sarum Missal from the Collect appointed in the Gregorian Sacramentary.  The following Collect  is a translation of the Collect appointed in the Gregorian Sacramentary:

O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that thou wouldest have done; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

THE EPISTLE.  Philip. 1. 3
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the Gospel from the first day until now; being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart: inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.  For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.  And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgement; that ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

THE GOSPEL.  S. Matth. 18. 21
PETER said unto Jesus, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?  Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times; but, Until seventy times seven.  Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king which would take account of his servants.  And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.  But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.  The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.  Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.  But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, which owed him an hundred shillings: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.  And his fellow-servant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.  And he would not; but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.  So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.  Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow-servant, even as I had pity on thee?  And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.  So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

INTROIT.  Ps 130
OUT of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord; / Lord, hear my voice.
2 O let thine ears consider well / the voice of my complaint.
Ant.  If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss, / O Lord, who may abide it?
4 But there is forgiveness with thee; / therefore shalt thou be feared.
5 I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him; / in his word is my trust.
6 My soul looketh for the Lord more than watchman for the morning, / yea, more than watchman for the morning.
7 O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy, / and with him is plenteous redemption.
8 And he shall redeem Israel / from all his sins.
Glory be.  Repeat Antiphon.

GRADUAL.  Ps 133
BEHOLD, how good and joyful a thing it is / for brethren to dwell together in unity !
2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard, / even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing.
3 Like as the dew of Hermon, / which falleth upon the hill of Sion.
Alleluia, All.  For there the Lord promised his blessing, / even life for evermore. All.

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