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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Jess' Update :: September 20th 2011

October 7th - October 9th 2011, I'm going to be participating in Morgan from Smitten With Books' Scaredy Books Read-a-Thon. Which should be fun! Also ... I'll be hosting a giveaway (the prize being "Falke's Captive" [Puma Nights Series, Book 2] by Anna Leigh Keaton & Madison Layle) during that time frame too so be sure to check it out!!

To sign yourself up for this Read-a-Thon please click here!

Don't forget about my current giveaway going on that ends on Sept. 30th -- click here for more information.

Oh .... another giveaway coming in November 2011 is "The Naughty List" by Jodi Redford! So -- keep a look out for this one!!

Thanks to everyone who has started following me recently! ♥ I hope you enjoy this blog (and what I write about) as much as I do. If you have any suggestions, comments, or would like to share anything in a 'Guest Post' then please let me know!

Take care, Jess

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The Worldwide Leader In Entirely Competent Professional Wrestling

Iain and Gary are back (surprisingly) to preview Summerslam 2017, plus NXT Takeover Brooklyn III.

Plus: The Drifter Ralph McTell, new guitar spots, pure sports builds, unbeaten streaks, a bold new way to resurrect the 24/7 rule, the Mark Viduka of pro wrestling, and just why is Titus O’Neil?

Oh, and you can see the Nixon Newell documentary mentioned this week here.

You can follow Gary on twitter @garyrodger and listen to Jaffa Cakes for Proust by clicking here.  Iain is @fromthesublime, and gibbers nonsense at the website of the same name.  You can find previous MNB episodes online at or on iTunes at

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Sunday, 2 November 2014

Mr. Dnice: Video: Frank Sinatra Interviewing Angie Dickenson: Two Oceans Eleven Cast Members Reunite

This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger

Frank would’ve made an excellent talk show host with his sense of humor. His ability to sing obviously and all of the people he knew. Plus his intelligence and interests the ability to talk about multiple topics. But this interview with Angie Dickenson I bet was fairly easy for him. Except for perhaps trying to focus and pay attention to the interview and not just stare at Angie the whole time. Who just happens to be one of the top goddess's in Hollywood history.

I bet this interview was easy for Mr. Blue Eyes, because he and Angie knew each other pretty well. They worked together to do the 1960 film Oceans Eleven. They were very friendly and had history together and gave them both an opportunity to talk about some of the better moments in both entertainer's career. And the time they spent together. I just wish I knew what show this was.


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One of my biggest expenses are groceries next to utilities. I'm always finding ways to save even a nickel or dime wherever I can, yet live on a decent diet. My goal is to have as much fresh fruit and vegetables in my diet as financially possible.

The diet around the house is more grain based, lots of fruit and vegetables, some poultry and the occasional red meat. This means that the coupons that I use are far and few between, so I have to find other ways to save money.

Find the dent and mislabel area:
I shop at the local King Soopers(Kroger) store and occasionally at Safeway, both of these chain stores have an area in the back of the store where they put reduced items or items that are about to expire, mostly bakery items.

These areas aren't as large as I would like, but they are handy if you don't have a salvage store in your area or within decent driving distance.

Some other places to look for greatly reduced items are dollar stores and their cousins. There is a Big Lots near me and Dollar General, these stores seem to be best for general merchandise and not food, but yours may be different.

Know your grocery circulars:
Circulars come in handy with stores that will match prices of other stores. The first thing I did before going forward was to calling around to the stores I frequent and find out if they price match.

Price matching doesn't seem to be a chain decision but a store by store decision so calling is best and sometimes calling on different days/hours as you can get different answers if management isn't available or they have multiple managers.

Clip coupons that you might use:
Over time I have said to myself, "darn I wish I had grabbed that coupon." Something always seems to come up that I buy something I didn't know I would need. Now I clip coupons that I know I will use and others that I think I MAY use. If I don't use them, that is fine, at least I have them just in case.

Double up on coupons:
You can't use two manufacturer coupons on the same item, but you can use a store coupon and a manufacture coupon together.

I'm not great in this area, because I rarely find items to use both a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon. But on occasion there will be a Target coupon or Walgreen coupon that I can use with a manufacturer coupon that is an even better deal than a cheaper brand.

Find stores that double coupons:
King Soopers(Kroger) doubles coupons and is the only store in my area that does. Because of this there are many times I will shop at King Soopers instead of Walmart. Even though Walmart may have an item that is 35¢ cheaper, the doubled coupon at King Soopers will save me more money.

Shopping loss leaders:
Every circular I get from King soopers, Safeway, and Albertsons have a few deals that are so good I can't pass them up. Stores do this on purpose to get me in the door in the hopes I will pick up more than I need, so they sell these few items at a loss in the hopes they will make up the cost when I buy other items.

These loss leaders are the ones I want to stock up on when I can and if I have coupons to go with them, even better. Many of these loss leaders are staples as well - recently I stocked up and froze 1.77 gallon milk, I also grabbed a few extra boxes of cereal.

Carry a calculator:
I'm a big fan of carrying a calculator around for two reasons
1. I can figure price per ounce or pound and choose the best deal
2. I can keep within my shopping budget

Always ask for rainchecks:
I love it when sale items are out of stock, ok, I don't love it when they run out, but I enjoy it when I can get a raincheck that allows me an opportunity. When I go to customer service they always ask how many I want and I always tell them a little more than I need, just in case. They usually get the item within 7-10 days so I have time to get additional coupons.

Write a grocery list:
This is handy for a couple of reasons
1. You don't forget anything and it helps you stay on target and not get sidetracked
2. You can write down the price of the item you bought

Check your receipt:
Since I can't expect to remember all the prices of the items I buy, I instead use the price on my grocery list and compare it to the shopping receipt, any discrepancies I can go to customer service and speak with them showing them my grocery list to get my refund.

Speak with employees:
At one store I go to they drop the meat prices down around 6am each day to sell off the meat that expires in a day or two. Another store brings fresh bread in around 5am, so it is handy to pick up bread and necessary meat on the way home from work.

The last few things I make sure to do are as follows:
- Eat before I go shopping - this drastically cuts down on junkfood shopping.
- Shop the outside ring of the store first and go to produce last - tired of bruised fruit.
- Keep up with coupons on the web -this allows me to buy multiples of a product.

I like to get my coupons from an assortment of places:
I have signed up with manufacturers, like Pillsbury and Kraft foods as well as used the links below.
SmartSource Coupons

Some other sites used by others that cost
grocery game
coupon clippers
grocery coupons

  1. oneadvice // Tuesday, March 10, 2009 4:41:00 AM

    Really great article with some great tips. You might want to have a look at my article "Half a Dozen Ways to Cut Shopping Costs" which gives you further tips on how to save money on your shopping bills.

    Keep up the good work on this blog, going to add you to my Google Reader.

  2. Dawn C // Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:15:00 AM

    Thanks for your link to cutting down costs, looking up and down is one I forgot but do as well.

  3. Jerry // Friday, March 20, 2009 8:00:00 AM

    You can also save by planning your meals, buying in bulk and taking food instead of eating out. These are sensible and not revolutionary but life leads people to forget about the basics. We also buy the older bananas that are marked down and make banana bread. It does take more time but it is insurance for our food budget.

  4. DD // Saturday, March 21, 2009 2:00:00 PM

    You can also peel and freeze bananas in small batches. Then you will always have bananas on hand to make smooties, milk shakes, ice cream, to add to hot oatmeal, pancakes, breads, enhance beans, etc.

  5. frugalurban // Monday, August 24, 2009 10:44:00 AM

    I started an online Price Book using Google Docs that I have shared with my blog readers, to compare grocery store prices across the city. A few others have contributed, but I also use it all the time myself. I can see what is cheaper at which stores, and stock up on the cheaper items wherever I shop.

    Even if you just use it personally, a price book is a great idea, and online tools make it much easier than the old paper-and-pencil methods.

  6. Peter Luke Baptiste // Tuesday, September 15, 2009 7:07:00 PM

    Nice, practical tips you have here. I also want to add what I've been telling my friends: do not do grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Funny but true. Everything just looks inviting when you are hungry!
    My Well Of wealth

  7. Anonymous // Sunday, February 28, 2010 3:02:00 AM

    Hi, as you can see this is my first post here.
    Hope to get any help from you if I will have any quesitons.
    Thanks in advance and good luck! :)

  8. Anonymous // Sunday, April 11, 2010 8:58:00 PM

    great forum lots of lovely people just what i need

    hopefully this is just what im looking for looks like i have a lot to read.

  9. Anonymous // Monday, April 12, 2010 3:41:00 AM

    Depending on what your destination is and how long you plan on making your trip for, the airfare may be the priciest expense. Because of this, finding a great deal on the airfare becomes extremely important. The more money you are able to save on the plane tickets, the more money you will be able to use toward your actual vacation.

    When it comes to purchasing your airline tickets, the sooner the better. This goes for basically anywhere you plan on traveling. When you purchase a ticket sooner, lets say several months before the trip, there will be less of a demand, which will drive the price of the ticket down. However, on the flip side, as the day of the desired flight approaches, the flight's seats will begin to fill up. As fewer and few seats become available, the higher the demand will be, which will drive the price up. Booking the flight in as far advance as you can may save you hundreds of dollars in the long run.

    Flying during the middle of the week is generally the cheapest time to fly. Fewer people travel during mid week than on Friday through Sunday. If at all possible, fly out on a Tuesday or Wednesday. You may actually find prices significantly less expensive on the Wednesday than the Sunday of the same week.

    Looking for airfare online will probably be your best be at securing the cheapest possible flight price. There are multiple booking agencies which specialize in finding the cheapest airfare. However, to save time, go to, which offers a comprehensive flight search option. Bing will search other travel sites (Expedia, Priceline, Hotwire, etc.) and display the cheapest flight form each site. From here you will be able to decide which website offers the best deal.

    Students can often find discounted airfare by visiting This is the Student Travel Association, and it can sometimes find less expensive airfare for the traveling student. This isn't always the case, but it doesn't hurt to look.

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  10. Anonymous // Friday, December 03, 2010 8:14:00 PM

    Don't know if this has been mentioned but I have found it helpful to sign up for all store "bonus" cards at just about every possible grocery and drug store chain and carry them with my keys. That way if it is a store I rarely go to and see a sale with "bonus card" I am prepared. I've seen some of the nicer cashiers swipe the card they keep at the register if you ask, depends on the store. But signing up is super quick and easy.


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Kitchen Hero Silicone Gloves Review

Hello Everyone-
Today I would like to tell you about a product I received free in exchange for a review.
It is
Kitchen Hero Silicone Gloves. *Now as always the opinions expressed here are my own and always will be.*

This is what the company has to say about it:
  • These Gloves Are NOT FOR YOU If: You have XL or XXL size hands, NOT FOR YOU If: You need to hold things over 425° for more than 30 seconds, NOT FOR YOU If: You are grabbing a broiler pan which will heat to well over 425°.
  • Give your hands the protection they need with a pair of these Medium-Weight, Multi-Functional 100% food grade Silicone Kitchen, Cooking, Baking, Household Gloves. Perfect kitchen accessory, after you use them you'll consider them a Necessity!
  • Super Easy Clean Up. Simply wash your Kitchen Hero gloves while on your hands with warm soapy water or put them in the dishwasher. Softer and more flexible than other silicone products you may have used in the past. Odor free, Mold free. They retain their vibrant color and do NOT Stain. It's time to replace those outdated grungy old stained pot holders and oven mitts you've been using forever!
  • Total Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee. We are committed to your happiness and satisfaction with your purchase of Kitchen Hero Gloves. When you order today, buy with confidence and expect excellent customer service. Add an extra pair to your order to give as a gift for friends and family. Go ahead Get your Kitchen Hero Silicone Kitchen Gloves headed your way! Click the "Add to Cart" Button.
  • These Gloves ARE FOR YOU If: You want incredibly durable, waterproof gloves that protect your hands from hot liquids, steam, cleaning products and more, ARE FOR YOU If: You're looking for flexibility and comfort that allows for superior feel and dexterity allowing you to safely perform numerous tasks, ARE FOR YOU If: Remove hot dishes from the microwave, ARE FOR YOU If: Take baked potatoes out of the oven, ARE FOR YOU If: Use a BBQ Grill and/or food smoker, ARE FOR YOU If: Want to hold onto hot foods as you cut them, ARE FOR YOU If: You do canning, ARE FOR YOU If: Shuck corn on the cob, Open jars, Change lightbulbs, ARE FOR YOU If: Need an impromptu trivet, ARE FOR YOU If: You are a woman or man whose hands are Size Women's Small to a Men's Large, ARE FOR YOU If: You want a pair of Awesome Everyday Kitchen Gloves and so much more.

This is my take on the product:
Kitchen Hero Silicone Gloves are a nice versatile addition to any kitchen.
The gloves are a medium size, I can see them fitting hand sizes from small to medium. They are attractive too. I used them for baking and they worked great! I didn't feel any heat when taking the hotdish out of the oven. These give you flexibility and dexterity for  removing dishes from the microwave, handling hot foods, changing lightbulbs, opening jars etc. I have a Hubby who loves his meat and potatoes. He likes to grills a lot. These are the perfect gloves for him because he has what I call wussy fingers. Meaning he can't handle anything hot. Also they don't get soggy like a potholder would. You can easily just wash them off or put them in the dishwasher and let dry for your next use. These will be in use at our house for a very long time I predict. They would make a nice gift too! I like these a lot and would recommend them for family and friends.

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Vishay – Intertechnology AEC-Q200 Qualified Inductor

Vishay has introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified inductor that is the industry’s first to offer a continuous current rating of 125A. For automotive and industrial applications, the IHXL-2000VZ-5A features a 190A saturation current for 20% inductance reduction and continuous high temperature operation to +155°C. Mounting options for the device include through-hole, solder, welded, or bolt-on. […]

Vishay – WSHP2818 Automotive Grade Power Metal Strip® Resistor Saves PCB Space and Reduces Component Counts

Device Features 10W Power Rating in Compact 2818 Case Size, Low Resistance Down to 1mΩ. Vishay introduced a new Automotive Grade Power Metal Strip® resistor that delivers a high 10W power rating in the compact 2818 case size. By providing the high power capability of larger resistors in a smaller footprint, the WSHP2818 is designed […]


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Sunday 19 November 2017

SSH venture wins Kuwait hospital design deal

KUWAIT, March 18, 2017

SSH, a leading project management firm in the Middle East, said its joint venture with Italy-based Studio Altieri, has won the main design consultancy contract for the upcoming Kuwait New Maternity Hospital (KNMH).

The contract has been awarded by design-and-build contractor Impresa Pizzarotti & C.

The KNMH, to be located to the west of Kuwait City within the Al Sabah Specialty Medical Area, is planned by the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) in association with  Ministry of Health (MoH) as the end user, to be a state-of-the-art, world-class, specialist maternity hospital to service the growing healthcare needs of Kuwait and the GCC region on an international scale.

The new facility will bring together all aspects of maternity care into a single complex to form a specialist hospital for Kuwait’s growing population.

The KNMH is to feature 27 operating rooms and will accommodate 780 in-patients, while a multi-storey car park will hold up to 1,300 vehicles. The project will stand 18 storeys tall when completed, said the statement from SSH.

As part of a national hospital regeneration programme, the MoH is implementing a major healthcare investment into specialist healthcare services through the delivery of a new dedicated national maternity facility.

The project design and build team has been awarded the $817 million contract by the MoH to deliver the hospital project in four-and-half years.

The site work for the project started in January 2017.

The project comprises the following buildings and components:
• Main hospital building, comprising a basement, ground floor, a six-level podium and 11 floors of in-patient accommodation;
• Annex building, which includes outpatient clinics, an auditorium and administrative facilities;
• Multi-storey car-park, which consists of two basement levels, a ground level, five typical levels and shaded rooftop parking; and
• Central utility plant, allocated on a separate plot and includes an underground service tunnel

The project includes the supply of all medical equipment and interior furnishing, as well as providing operational maintenance for the specialist facility after hand over, said the statement from SSH.

The consultant team will be fully utilising Revit building information modelling (BIM) software throughout the design development, including the use of BIM during the construction phase of the project, it stated.

The efforts of the JV consultant team in collaboration with Impresa Pizzarotti as the design/build contractor, will bring to fruition the vision that the MPW and MOH have for an international specialist maternity hospital for Kuwait to service the needs of the local, regional and international communities, it added.-TradeArabia News Service

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After being pulled from the air for a short time in March 2015, Top Gear, the BBC’s most popular hit, is being revamped and even has a brand new host – a couple of new hosts in fact. In addition to Chris Evans, a British presenter, the popular car show is getting help from a famous friend to retain fans and draw new ones. Matt LeBlanc joins Top Gear in the wake of controversy and everyone hopes the show will be as great as it once was.

Can Matt LeBlanc Revive Top Gear?

One hope for fans of the show and its producers is that Matt LeBlanc affectionately remembered best as Joey Tribbiani from Friends can revive the show after its controversy. With an internationally-recognized face and a self-professed love of cars, there is a good chance that LeBlanc is exactly what the show needs to draw in big ratings when it hits the air in May 2016. Although LeBlanc will be the first non-British host in almost four decades, he is not a stranger to British crowds. In fact, he has appeared in British television shows for years and is loved by many, which makes him an obvious and ideal choice. LeBlanc has even guest-starred on Top Gear in the past and hosted the Top Gear spin-off, The Races, which did really well with audiences everywhere. LeBlanc’s love of cars and anything that moves fast ensures audiences can anticipate he will be down for whatever road trip or stunt that the producers throw at him.

Amazon Prime Show Set to Go Head to Head with Top Gear

Producers announced Chris Evans new hosting gig last summer but have been tight-lipped about their other host choices until just recently. Many believe the stealthiness of the new hosting gigs has something to do with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May’s deal with Amazon. Those being considered for the position weren’t discussed with many outside a tight knit group of people to prevent other shows from poaching prospective talent.

Clarkson was a well-liked, popular host of Top Gear until he caused a bunch of controversy including an unprovoked, drunken attack on a Top Gear producer, Oisin Tymon. After several run-ins that embarrassed the show, Clarkson’s contract was not renewed by the network. The drastic move shocked and angered fans. Even worse, Clarkson’s compadres and co-hosts, Hammond and May, shortly followed his exit and quickly netted a big deal with Amazon. It’s rumored that the Amazon Prime show will once again portray the car-related antics of the trio and will go head to head with Top Gear this spring.

Only time will tell if Top Gear will be more popular than Clarkson’s new show with Amazon, but with Matt LeBlanc and Chris Evans on board, the show has its best chance to continue what fans love about the show. Although other co-hosts have not been confirmed by the show, it is rumored that producers are trying to strike deals with Sabine Schmitz, a German race car driver and Chris Harris, a British reporter.


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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Marie Digby

I Was Driving Back Home from Work Yesterday, When I heard the song"Part of the List"..wasn't really sure who sung it first, but i guessed it was "Neyo" coz it just sounded like was right newayz..then the radio host had said the title...As soon as I got back home, I went to look for it on utube and saw another video cover of the same song.the singer was "Marie Digby" and she sings really good.
Just fell in love with her voice and her beatiful looks...Killer! just match
If you visit her channel,..she does her original songs, and many other cover songs.
I'm now deaf from its pure
I would like to rquest a song later.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Roger Federer won the 2009 French Open

Awesome...Roger won his 14th grandslam title...craziness!..beating Robin Soderling in 3 sets Straight...I think he's the all-time best, if not-heading to that point or close...
Andre Agassi was next to him..the last person on the men's side to win all 4 major titles...
I actually like Nadal more than Federer...I like the style of play, maybe because he's lefty that I can somehow relate since I play with my left as well...but in consideration...federer is really the Best right now...


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This Might Be the Worst Taekwondo Demonstration, Ever [VIDEO]
We aren't exactly sure if this is a piece of super wood, or if this guy is the worst taekwondo instructor in the history of the world. Watch as this poor guy tries, and tries, AND tries, to break this piece of wood. Finally, when it happens, injury ensues, and this guy is the absolute worst.


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One of the most feared gangsters in South Boston history was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus five years this morning. The 84 year old has also been ordered to pay out more than $19 Million to his murder victims' families.

It is hard to know where to begin. The scope, the callousness, the depravity of your crimes is almost unfathomable ... it was all about money. It takes no business acumen to take money from someone at the end of a gun. You have in certain quarters become a face of this city but you, sir, do not represent the face of this city. --U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper

Bulger has has 14 days to file a notice of appeal.


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Removing sulfur from crude oil via Stachybotrys

Nature news picked up an article that a Stachybotrys sp. can remove sulfur from crude oil and which would be more efficient than traditional chemical and heat methods. You may remember that some Stachybotrys are a nasty black indoor mold that can cause indoor air quality problems. It will be quite interesting to see more about this particular species once it has been better followed up.


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C’Mon and Love Me

It’s a new year, and a great time to try out new sex toys! Recently I had the opportunity to try out the Loveo Ione, a new erotic massager wand by Loveo Co, who sent it to me for free in exchange for an honest review.

loveopinkintheboxThe Loveo Ione comes in a black box covered by a pink slip cover that’s in the color of the toy.  The cover has product information on one side, and a drawing of the product on the other. The box has a lift-off lid, and a foam insert for the toy to rest on. The box includes the Ione, a USB charging cable, a wall adapter, a black storage bag, and a small instruction booklet.

loveopinkallpartsIone is made of a raspberry silicone that is firm and smooth to the touch with just a bit of drag. It is about 8 1/2″ long (measured straight up and down), and it has an ergonomic design that makes it easy to hold and use in a variety of positions, and the silicone is seamless. Silver-plated ABS plastic runs down the front of the toy’s handle and around the control buttons.

Ione’s head is about 1 1/2″ in diameter and 2” long. It’s a great size to hit your clit and the surrounding area. The neck is slightly flexible, allowing you to place Ione where you want it and still comfortably hold it during use.

loveopinkchargeThis is a rechargeable vibrator, and the Li-ion battery, when fully charged, will allow you to use the toy for about 2 hours. The charging port is on the back side of the toy’s handle, and the jack is easy to fully insert. This is USB chargeable, so you can plug it into your computer’s port, or use the provided wall adapter. The control panel flashes when Ione is charging, and it glows steadily when the charge is complete.

The three buttons that control Ione are located on the front of the handle, and are, from top to bottom,  +, o, and -. The plus button increases the intensity of the vibrations and the – button decreases them; there are 3 different vibration levels in all. The o button will turn Ione on or off if pressed for 3 seconds, and will also change the vibration pattern (there are 7 total) and activate the touch control.  When Ione is placed in touch control mode, the vibration intensity decreases about 30%, according to the manual, and will increase to the maximum when you touch your body with the top of the toy.

loveopinkbuttonsIone features vibrations that are moderately rumbly and somewhat buzzy. On the high setting they are quite strong, stronger than, I think, the Lelo SmartWand that I have. The vibrations aren’t terribly loud, although they are louder in the touch control mode, and any kind of background sound from the TV or music will mask the sound.  The vibrations aren’t localized to the head, and travel all the way down the handle.

This is a water-resistant, and not waterproof, toy, so you won’t be able to use this in the shower or tub. It is easy to clean with soap and warm water, or you can use a toy spray or toy wipes. It can be air dried or towel-dried, and stored in either the included storage bag or in its box. Water-based lube is recommended, but if you prefer silicone or hybrid lubes, you can do a spot test on the bottom of the handle first.

loveopinkinhandSo, Did It Work? Overall, I like this vibrator. The size is great for clitoral stimulation, as the head covers a good area. The handle is easy to hold, and the buttons are easy to reach. The vibrations are strong, and there’s a good variety of patterns. I also like that the patterns have 3 intensity levels to choose from. I usually use clit vibrators on high, and the vibrations are strong enough to get me to orgasm without much trouble.  I also like that there isn’t a seam around the head, so it’s a lot easier to clean than the Fairy Miniature, for example.

The instructions that come with this don’t completely match the toy – my on/off are not the +/- buttons, but rather the o button.  I think I’ve got the touch control by pressing the o button for a shorter amount of time than turning Ione off – the vibrations do seem somewhat less intense (I’m not sure if it’s 30% or not), and they get louder than they are when the toy is on regular mode, although they’re still not overwhelmingly loud.

Thank you to Loveo Co for sending me the Ione for free to review! If you’re interested in checking out this clitoral vibrator, you can pick one up at Pleasure’s Peak.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Pharrell look..

Pharrell is well known for his good sense of fashion, wearing the newest and most accepted fashion. Thats why I've decided to help you find the right clothes to best match his outfit.

How to copy the look:

Cashmere V-neck sweater off of J.Crew for $138

Secret Wash button-down shirt in white from J.Crew for $60

Sophmore Stripe Skinny Tie from Tommy Hilfiger for $48

Something to consider when pairing the outfit with the pants is the event you are attending. If you are going to a more laid back event, or just going out for the night then wear with jeans.

Vintage slim-fit selvedge jean in vintage medium worn wash from J.Crew for $118, a nice slim fit pair of jeans are good with this outfit for it helps the outfit look clean and fresh.

If you are going to a more formal event then wear dress pants.

Regular-fit wool Bowery pant from J.Crew for $98

Monday, December 14, 2009

My specs..

Piggy from Lord Of The Flies knew what he was talking about, he knew about his specs. Glasses are a key factor in fashion now, it adds more feature to your face and can be used as a good accessory. These glasses were all picked from UrbanOutfitters.

The specs...

Surfrider 2 $10

Matte Risky Readers $14

Dad's Reader $10

New Desmond Reader $14

Jonathan Readers $10

Winter Hats..

It is now cold outside and these winter hats will help you stay warm while still looking stylish. These hats were picked out from UrbanOutfitters and American Eagle.

Winter Hats:
Urban Outfitters Neff Daily Beanie $28

Urban Outfitters Coal Parks Beanie $34

Urban Outfitters Cable Knit Bomber $44

Urban Outfitters Ignite No 2 Peru $28

American Eagle Fairisle Trapper $30

Leather cuffs

Leather cuffs make great accessories when paired with the right clothing. They can really help finish the outfit. Cuffs made out of leather give you a better and more masculine look. They are also useful if you like to add many accessories to your outfits or if you just want something on your hand, other than a watch.

Types of cuffs:
This one here has a minature belt look to it. This one can be picked up at The Level Collection for $13.

This leather cuff wraps around your wrist multiple times. It can be picked up at calitrendz for $15.

This is a classic strap leather bracelet. It can be picked up at Abercrombie and Fitch for $24.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

The simple black T..

Different ways to wear the simple black T

Artist Kid Cudi adds some accessories and a baseball cap

Actor Taylor Lautner chooses to leave it alone.

Actor Johnny Depp adds on some accessories with his black T.

Laid back..

Here we have a more laid back look, something that shows that you care just enough to make it work. It gives you that rebellious look while still looking good.

How to get this look without breaking the bank:

We use the ever so simple black T v-neck. This one was picked up from American Apparel for only $19. A shirt this simple is a must, for its uses are versatile.

Here we show the Cardigan which is used, this article of clothing is also very convenient for it can be used in both warm and cold weather. Wear it with layers for cold weather, or alone and the sleeves rolled up in the warm weather. This one was pick from Abercrombie and Fitch for $140

A cheaper way to pull off the cardigan look, is to get the Cable Braid Hooded Cardigan off of Forever 21's Heritage 1981 for only $29.

Here we use the Levi's Skinny 511 Jeans. You can get these for around $60.

To finish off the look we use a pair of Ray Ban aviators. You could get them for around $120.

Easy Fall Outfit

This simple fall outfit is fun for a chilly day. Wear the shirt untucked for a pop of color under the sweater. The matching red wayfarers help tie it all together. This can be casual, or a little dressy depending on the shoes. If you want to dress it up even more, wear some sexy pumps and you're ready for a date night.

Introduction Pt. 2

I'll be the second contributor to this blog. I hope that together Angel T. and I can make this as well rounded as possible.
I ascribe to the "Make It Work" school of thought. I believe that you can make things work, be it interpreting runway looks to fit your budget or size or just finding your voice and identity through fashion. I also believe in blending styles and not letting anything tell you who you should be, instead speak about who you want to be.
Stay fierce and make it work!

We started a blog to show and introduce to people the different trends and styles that are incorporated around the world of fashion. Fashion is no longer just about the clothes, fashion has evolved to a whole new level. It is about the art behind it and the story behind each and every thread of string on the clothes. Fashion has proven to be a way for individuality to shine, and it has also become a way to express ones self with out using a single word. Fashion has become the new language for which we may all communicate. Our goal is to show the latest and most admired style in clothes and behavior in the streets and try and get you similar styles for reasonable prices.


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Monday, 14 March 2011

Little update.

So Blunted Robots recently gave away a couple of Mickey Pearce bootlegs.
Big release and I couldn't ask anymore from them.
However, they need 1000 subscribers til they give out the Wiley riddim.
Please subscribe to their mailing list if you haven't already. You'll get two big tunes for free and then another one in the future.

Oh and heres hoping for more Mickey Pearce!

Friday, 11 March 2011

For those who don't know, Instra:Mental will be releasing their debut album fairly soon (April 4th?).
Coming out on Nonplus+, the album is looking to be rather experimental for Al Green (Also working under Boddika) and Jon Convex (Forthcoming material under Kid Drama).
After releasing a large amount of drum and bass and publishing the legendary Autonomic podcasts alongside D-Bridge, samplers point towards a very evolved Instra:Mental. Stating themselves that the album will contain music 'from 110bpm to 135bpm', it almost looks like there will not be even a single drum and bass inclusion.

Check the soundcloud link for a taster of what to expect from resolution 653.

I for one am psyched about this release. Loving everything I've heard from the pair as Instra:Mental and also Boddika's output. Grab this release when it's out, it's getting my official recommendation regardless of not fully hearing it yet aha.

Check out Boddika and Kid Drama too!

Thursday, 10 March 2011

Main aim of this blog is to show what I'm feeling musically.

Might do some write ups too. Who knows?

Hope you enjoy the sounds.

First up;

Big big tune from Blawan. Brilliant use of Brandy's vocals.

Really hoping this gets a release.

Check out Blawan

Forthcoming EP on R&S. Cop that!


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Thought for the Week

Labor Day in the United States is a public holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of the country. It is the Monday of the long weekend known as Labor Day Weekend and it is considered the unofficial end of summer in the United States. The holiday is also a federal holiday.

Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. “Labor Day” was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, which organized the first parade in New York City. In 1887, Oregon was the first state of the United States to make it an official public holiday. By the time it became an official federal holiday in 1894, thirty U.S. states officially celebrated Labor Day.

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Posts Tagged ‘limoncello’

It’s that time of year again, when we all look back and sigh with relief that yes! we made it this far…right before we get all jittery about what the upcoming year will bring.

This past year has been one of mostly good things for me. I’ve landed some corporate design/development projects that have paid the bills for a little while. I’ve gotten diagnoses for my mystery ailments. Our little family has grown, and grown closer.

I’ve also got my mitts on some really cool stuff this year, and this seems like the perfect opportunity to share my experiences. Here are just a few of the non-geeky ones, in no particular order:

Proactiv Solution
Because my hormones have been out of whack since I was 13, my skin is always doing something freaky, from being dry and flaky to its ever-popular Exxon-Valdez impression. One thing it’s done consistently since I was a teenager is break out, and I finally got fed up and decided to shell out the moulah to try Proactiv. One word: Wow. I noticed a marked difference after using the three-step system just a few times, and 3 months later, my skin (and my self-esteem) is thanking me.

One thing to note: Yeah, it’s expensive stuff, BUT you can change how often you receive your auto-delivered shipments (as part of the “Clear Skin Club”), from every 4 weeks to every 16 weeks. You can even change the combination of items they send you, in package prices ranging from $40 to $60 — or just cancel your auto-delivery altogether and order the stuff as you need it (at a slightly higher price), including sun care, makeup, and body and hair care items ranging in price from $9 to $50.

OMG, I LOVE this thing. I was having serious problems with the callouses on my heels starting to crack and peel, and they were becoming really painful. A quick trip to Walgreens and $10 later, I’m footloose and fancy-free. Peter thinks I’m crazy for using a glorified cheese grater on my feet. What does he know?! My feet haven’t looked (or felt) this great in a decade.

Most. Addictive. Puzzle. Ever. It’s supposed to improve your memory, but I find it very methodical and relaxing — great bedtime “tire your brain out” material. Can’t get enough.

Kraft Mayo with Olive Oil
I love this for more than the obvious “it’s more healthy than regular mayo while remaining quite tasty” reason. When my fibro flares up and my joints start bothering me, the last thing I want to do is open jars. No problem here! This container is pleasantly oblong with a flip-top lid, making it much easier to grasp and open than conventional mayo jars. Two achy thumbs way up.

Limoncello with Sprite or Sierra Mist
Chilled sweet lemon liqueur with lemon-lime soda FTW. Almost impossible to tell that it’s alcoholic until you’ve had 3 and then try to walk. :p Tasty.


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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Violet RFID Mirror

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) was meant for factories and warehouses. But if you think that they are only meant for those purposes, then think again.The Violet RFID Mirror is a little USB-enabled platter that can read RFID tags and launch any assigned application on the computer when it spots a tag it knows.Take these for examples -----

i)  tagged umbrellas could launch weather forecast.

ii)  tagged wallet could pull up your bank account statement.

iii)  waving your car keys over the Mirror could be programmed to send an e-mail to your spouse telling her you’re on your way home.

Now think about this, the possibilities are endless.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide

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Mass Effect Andromeda brings with it a host of new things to get excited about. Its story is set in all-new galaxy aboard an all-new ship. It’s up to everyone that plays the game to create their own Pathfinder and outfit him or her with the best skills and gear for their combat style. Being an RPG, it’s also up to players whether to make an attempt at romancing their crew mates. When exploration gets boring, a Mass Effect Andromeda romance is always an option.

The Mass Effect Andromeda romance system is based on previous romance systems in games released by Bioware. Andromeda is designed to be a mostly realistic a space travel simulation. You are hundreds of years away from the Milky Way Galaxy. You’ll spend a lot of time exploring worlds that humans and the Andromeda Initiative could barely investigate before. The Helios Cluster is teeming with dangers that could finish off settlers in no time. When you’re not trying desperately to manage all that, you have some down time. It’s during that downtime that you can get to know the crew of the Tempest. Using the romance system, you can even fall in love with some of them.

Use this guide to navigate the Mass Effect Andromeda romance system.

Read: 7 Mass Effect Andromeda Problems & Fixes

There are some intricacies involved that anyone new to the Mass Effect franchise might not know about. Even those that have played Bioware’s most recent RPG, Dragon Age Inquisition, could find themselves a little confused. Here’s a guide to Mass Effect Andromeda romance.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: The Basics

Before you’re allowed to begin Andromeda’s story you’re asked to make a very important decision. The game tells the story of the Ryder family. The older Ryder is a seasoned warrior and in charge of ensuring that the species on the Ark Hyperion starship stay alive. The younger Ryder family members are twins. You choose which of them you want to be and begin the game. That choice determines who you can pair off with.

To romance a member of the Tempest crew, you simply find them on board the ship. The things that they say and your replies determine how successful you are at romancing them. In the message wheel, a heart always signifies romance.

Each path to romance is different for each member of the crew. Some crew members are bisexual and can be romanced by either Ryder twin. To be clear, there are members outside of the crew that can be romanced as well. Others are only susceptible to the advances of the twin opposite their gender.

You’ll need to go out of your way to talk to the crew member you’re trying to romance. Reading all the emails that they send you is important too. Finally, you’ll want to complete that character’s loyalty mission. The Mass Effect Andromeda romance system has both exclusive relationships and open relationships.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Female Ryder Romances

Casual RelationshipsClosed Relationships
Reyes VidalJaal
Reyes Vidal

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Male Ryder Parings

Casual RelationshipsClosed Relationships
Avela KjarGil
Reyes VidalVetra
KeriReyes Vidal

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Cora

Cora can only be romanced by a male Ryder character. You’ll need to talk to her many times and complete a multi-part loyalty mission. She’s in the Tempest’s Tech Lab.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Gil

Gil can only be romanced by male Ryder. He can be found on the Tempest in engineering. Being casually romantically involved with Gil doesn’t keep you from a full romance with the character later.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Avela Kjar

Avela Kjar isn’t a member of the Tempest crew. Players can start a casual relationship with her on the planet on Aya as she gives them quests.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Liam

Liam needs to be flirted with by the female Ryder at every opportunity in the Cargo Bay on the Tempest. Romancing Liam won’t keep you from romancing other characters until after completing his loyalty mission, according to VG247.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Jaal

The female rider will have to flirt constantly with Jaal to get him interested. He’s near the research station on the Tempest. You’ll need to have completed his loyalty mission to make the relationship stick.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Suvi

Suvi sits on the bridge and is open to a closed relationship. Players need only keep flirting with her. Look for her email to confirm that she’s attracted to you too.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Peebee

You’ll need to flirt and complete some personal missions before Peebee becomes a full romance option. She’s available in the cargo bay and the escape pod near the bridge. You can decide to go with a casual relationship with Peebee or turn her down for a full romance later on. You’ll have to choose one or the other because you can’t have both.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Vetra

Every time that you encounter Vetra you’ll need to attempt to flirt with her. Once recruited, she’s in a storage room near the Tempest’s Caro Bay. This romance is locked behind the main plot, meaning you’ll need to advance the story and complete her loyalty mission. Vetra only offers a full relationship.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Keri

Keri is a journalist that’ll send along emails whenever she has an interview slot to fill. Players that attempt to flirt with her after the interviews stand a chance of scoring a one-off relationship.

Mass Effect Andromeda Romance Guide: Reyes Vidal

Reyes Vidal offers both a casual and full relationship but can be hard to find. The only way to meet the character is to refuse a deal with Sloane Kelly. You’ll need to flirt with him at every opportunity. He’s both a full romance and casual romance option.

Read: Mass Effect Andromeda Tips to Level Up Faster

Good luck in Mass Effect Andromeda. As the game is pretty big, expect more characters and details to surface as gamers get their hands on the new RPG and start experimenting.

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Humans and other species arrive in the Andromeda galaxy thanks to the Andromeda Initiative. Launched during the events of the early Mass Effect titles, the Andromeda Initiative exists to create a place in the Andromeda galaxy for humans and other species to call home. Why this move was necessary is straight forward. Humans and other species in the Milky Way galaxy came dangerously close to inhalation. Creating a second civilization farther away makes it more likely that the species that came under threat will survive if they should ever face such a crisis again.

Andromeda players will go from planet to planet exploring completely new worlds. Like the real Andromeda galaxy, this in-game version will play host to a stunning array of planets and planetary environments. Some of these planets will be outright hostile to humans. Perhaps so will the species that already reside on them.

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Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Colours-the first numbers

Basic colours applied, except the skin tone [Sankir].
Many more layers of paint will be needed.

I also made a start on [decorative] Shponki.

Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Korsunskaya - painting by numbers

Lining was completed 2 days earlier, and I am happy about it.
Now it is time for planning asic colours:

1 ivory / off white
2 ochre
3 blue
4 maroon
5 Sankir [olive-brown]
[numbers on pieces of sheet]

I flatter myself that I kind of reproduced the facial expression:
(mirrored and trimmed)

Petrov-Vodkin, Kuzma (1878-1939) - 1914-15
The Mother of God of Tenderness towards Cruel Hearts

Friday, 4 January 2013

Mother of God Korsunskaya

I first saw a picture of the Umilenie or Korsunskaya in the mid eighties. The facial expression and the unconditional love between mother and child made a deep and lasting impression on me. I am trying to recreate that impression.
This is a Bulgarian Umilenie, from Backovo Monastery.

I made the icon board from our old kitchen counter in 2009, and then the process came to a halt. Still, the Korsunskaya never left my thoughts, so I started sketching (for a second time) on New Year's 2012. I intend to work on it every day, and let myself be surprized by the process itself.

The "towel" is called a rushnik [рушник - towel] in Ukranian or a salfetka[napkin] in Russian . This one comes from Kiev.
Excellent information with good photographs on salfetki/ruzhniki can be found on

Main page: http://icontraditions.com/

Still from Brothers Karamazov [Mosfilm 1969]

Why bother copying?

He [Birkin] had taken a Chinese
drawing of geese from the boudoir, and was copying it, with
much skill and vividness.

"You are copying the drawing," she [Hermione] said, standing near the
table, and looking down at his work. "Yes. How beautifully
you do it! You like it very much, don't you?"

"It's a marvellous drawing," he said.

"Is it? I'm so glad you like it, because I've always been
fond of it. The Chinese Ambassador gave it me."

"I know/' he said.

"But why do you copy it?" she asked, casual and sing-song.
"Why not do something original?"

"I want to know it," he replied. "One gets more of China,
copying this picture, than reading all the books."

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Friday, January 31, 2014

Will Voice-Chat Ruin Dark Souls II?

The recent demonstrations of Dark Souls II to select members of the press and Souls community members has produced a shocking revelation: Dark Souls II will feature online voice-chat between players. I think this is horrible development. In a moment, I'll explain why. But first, some context:

According to what's being reported by people who attended demonstrations in San Francisco and London held in the last two days, players will have the option to enable (or disable) voice communications. Apparently this feature applies only to co-op, not invasions, but the matter isn't entirely clear at the moment. At any rate, instead of host and summons working together mutely to overcome a boss, they will be able to speak to each other in the game, coordinating moves, making plans, or telling jokes.

So what's wrong with that? Where do I begin? For starters, it undoes one of the most appealing aesthetic dimensions of Dark Souls - it's sense of isolation - and replaces it with mundane chatter. Whereas in Dark Souls it was entirely up to my imagination to flesh out the character of someone playing with me, From has decided to alleviate me of this burden by letting that player's voice come through my TV's speakers. Whoever ends up speaking will never live up to what I would produce myself simply by dwelling on the subject.

Someone might object that you can turn voice-chat off and thus solve the problem. My response is that such a solution is naive and does not think through this shift adequately. Allowing voice-chat will create a new norm and a new set of expectations that come with it. Summoned players/hosts will likely come to expect you to speak to them through the tool. If you have it off, they will probably ask you to turn it on. Going through this rigamarole every time you join with someone will simply become tedious and eventually, you will likely be worn down by it.

Furthermore, turning voice-chat off is essentially imposing a handicap on yourself vis-a-vis other players. No one can think that being able to speak to other players in co-op wouldn't help them take on enemies, bosses, and invaders. So turning it off is deciding to give all the players who use it a distinct advantage over you.

My point here is that those who think that voice-chat is just an individual decision without further repercussions are mistaken. Dark Souls is determined just as much by the choices of the community that plays it as it is by what the individual player does in his or her own game. If something changes in that community, it affects the individual player too.

But what I list above isn't what is worst of all for me. More troubling than anything else, in my view, is what the introduction of voice-chat does to the artistic integrity of the Souls series.

From has opposed the incorporation of direct vocal communication between players since Demon's Souls. This opposition hasn't been easy for them as it has been criticized by numerous players and journalists for just as long.

So what happened? I think it's fairly obvious. From caved to the pressure. And as a consequence, they've lost sight of what set the Souls games apart from so many other products.

You see, unlike practically ever other game designer out there today, with Demon's Souls (and Dark Souls after it) From created works of art. What I mean by this that the Souls games were not designed around what From thought gamers liked or wanted, but what they believed gamers needed. They had a message, a meaning, that they were striving to communicate to us. They wanted the Souls games to reveal something within ourselves that we weren't aware of presently. You can't do this without frustrating the desire of the gamer in some way, because that is the only way to show someone something that he or she didn't already know about him or herself. Many who still complain today that it was all so excessive haven't grasped this point. True art requires bravery and conviction because it challenges the status quo and accepted wisdom. Design by popular decree can never achieve this because it moves in just the opposite direction. Just think what would have happened if Leonardo had used a survey to determine what features should be given to the Mona Lisa.

The lack of voice-chat was an integral part of the artistic expression of the Souls games. It served as a beautiful metaphor for the ghost-like relationships that characterize the digital age in general. So long as From stayed true to that message, it rang clearly through the silence of our collective isolation. Now, it seems that message is about be drowned out by the hubbub of the common rabble.

What do you think?

Monday, January 20, 2014

Darks Souls 2 Covenants Speculation

The achievements list for Dark Souls 2 has leaked and what it reveals is certainly intriguing. In this post, I will discuss and speculate about what the list tells us about the covenants we will find in the game.

Firstly, nine covenants are listed: Brilliant, Protector, Sanguinary, Meek, Gnawing, Clangerous,  Ancients, Fittest, and Abysmal. These are not necessarily the proper names of the covenants but  the achievement titles associated with them.

From the brief descriptions and images attached to the achievements, it is clear that the Brilliant covenant is the new Warriors of Sunlight covenant, Protector is the Blue Sentinels (defenders who come to the rescue of invaded players), Sanguinary is the new Darkwraith  covenant (invaders), and the Meek is the covenant that receives aid from the Protectors.These covenants have largely been confirmed since the beta.

The Clangerous covenant, though not in the beta, is very likely the bell guardian covenant revealed in past interviews (the achievement icon for it depicts a bell). Members of this covenant are said to be summoned to defend a bell against players needing to ring it.

What about the rest? We know of two more covenants that have been described. One is the Mirror Knight covenant, the members of which can be summoned to assist the Mirror Knight boss. The other, reported on in the January issue of Edge Magazine, is a covenant that targets players who have successfully invaded and killed several hosts consecutively.

So which is which? My guess is that the covenant of the Ancients is the Mirror Knight covenant. My reasoning here is that the Mirror Knight is a giant and the giants are known to be an ancient race in Dark Souls. I think the covenant of the Fittest is the avenger covenant. Why? Because they must be the fittest warriors if they are to take on the game's most talented invaders.

I think the Gnawing covenant is a likely successor to the Gravelord covenant for Dark Souls 1. In literature and film, rats are associated with entering graves and feeding on the dead, so gnawing is a fitting description for a covenant of necrophiliacs.

This leaves the Abysmal covenant. Here, your guess is as good as mine. I don't know what this could be.

What do you think? Post your own theories below in the comments.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Dark Souls 2 Will Be Harder Than the Beta

If you thought the closed Beta for Dark Souls II was too easy, you're in for a treat. The actually game will be harder. According to Darks Souls II producer, Takeshi Miyazoe, in a recent article from Edge Magazine, player data from the beta proved the game's initial set-up was not challenging enough. The final product's difficulty will thus be increased. But how much harder will they make it? This is something that From is still debating, but the generally sense is that the final game's difficulty will be closer to the "Hard Difficulty" mode initialized towards the end of the second NA beta test.

I for one am excited by this news. I played both sessions of the NA beta, and I definitely thought the Hard mode made the game more thrilling.

What do you think? Should From make the beta harder or was it hard enough before the difficulty was raised?


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PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit on All Interstates, Expressways

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HARRISBURG – PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit to 45 mph on all interstates and other multi-lane limited access roads (expressways) in Pennsylvania starting at 8 p.m. on Feb. 1. PennDOT is taking this step to help
increase motorists’ safety as a major ice storm tightens its grip on the commonwealth. In north central counties, the roads included are Interstates 80 and 180, and Route 15 from I-180 at Williamsport to the New York state line.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm but those who do head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on all interstates and expressways. PennDOT also advises motorist to ensure that they have an emergency kit packed in their vehicle and are prepared for the possibility of lengthy delays.

Although PennDOT crews are treating roadways around the clock, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

Although PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check road conditions on more than 2,900 miles of state roads by calling 511 or visiting, which is free and available 24 hours a
day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, average traffic speeds on urban interstates and access to more than 500 traffic cameras. The 511 site also provides easy-to-use, color-coded winter road conditions for all interstates and other routes covered in the 511 reporting network. Regional Twitter alerts are also available on the 511PA Web site.

The Department also asks motorists who do head out to allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or
spreading winter materials.

According to PennDOT, a basic emergency kit should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should take into account special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.

PennDOT also reminds citizens that downloadable materials, including home and car emergency kit checklists and emergency plan templates, are available at or by calling 1-888-9-READYPA. Citizens can find information about getting involved in local emergency response efforts and
other volunteer opportunities through the Web site or the toll-free line.

For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT treats winter storms, visit Follow PennDOT on Twitter at

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Thursday, 29 September 2011

Cheetah vs BMW

          Riding the back roads of Namibia I woke a cheetah from its spot in the shade. I was going about 60MPH when he took off in front of me. Incredibly fast, it stayed ahead of the bike before taking to the fields. If it wanted to give chase and have me for lunch I would have had a problem, or learned really quickly just how well I can handle the bike on gravel roads.

          Not long after chasing the cheetah, the back of the bike was kicking about more than usual.  I soon discovered my next problem for the day. A flat tire  .. ugh .. in 95 degrees of sun! Shade would only come with sunset, so I found my John Deer hat and got to work. An hour later I was HOT, tired, and wishing I had a bigger bicycle pump. I was much in need of a cold beer, but proud that I could still fix a flat when stuck in the desert with vultures circling wanting me for lunch.
         I took a game drive yesterday to get better aquainted with my souroundings after the cheetah dash.  Unfortunatey my small pocket camera only works well enough if the animals come to me. So most pictures are of poor quality. Sorry.

         Namibia is still very much a German colony and I feel the real Africa is back in the Congo. It is relaxing; there is no shortage of apple pie, meat and potatoes, but I will head towards  Zambia and Malawi in the next few days. I'll leave the tourists, lodges, and game parks for mace,( starch / protein called food .. ugh) warm beer, bucket showers, and "hotels " that double as brothels.

        About 50,000 Himba people live in nomadic villiages up  in northern Namibia and Angola. They are much like the Herero people with the obvious exception of the hair and skin colored with ochre. Women cover themselves with a mixture of ochre, butter, herbs, and a fragrance that leave their skin a burnt orange. It's also used in their hair. The mixture is put on daily so they never wash themselves, or have a need for sun screen or deodorant. Most choose to stick to tradition and do not attend school, or particapate in western ways. I found a Herero man to translate.

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  1. I am glad the cheetah took to the fields. That must have been quite the ride and you must be glad to live to write about it! Do you have a horn on your bike?

    Love the pictures ... you can tell their skin is orange.

    Speaking of orange .... fall is definitely here ... most of the leaves are turning colour and falling. It was 3 degrees here this morning. If you are longing for home I am sure we could accomodate you with even cooler temps and perhaps a beer or two!!

    Looking forward to your next post ... take care and be safe!
    Love always,
    The Harneds


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Saturday, 19 January 2013

Don't bore me !

Yep, I'm blogging again about stuff or experiences away from home.  Do not expect to read about the food, or lack of ... and as Claude at Vino Bella said to my friend Elvis & I,  "Keep it short and don't bore me!"
Hindsight being what it is, I went to Bobby for a tension band workout routine before I left; to Chinook Centre CIBC for a new credit card; also visited H.D. Fowler for 5 inch PVC pipe, attaching it to the bike for extra storage; and called African Overlanders to let them know that I was on my way and no longer storing the BMW.

It seems easier to travel now than it was to reconnect after my last trip. Americans have a need for constant entertainment, and competing with TV, work schedules, movies, eating out, or the favourite "shopping",  to chat with friends over a coffee seemed a struggle at times. I also discovered from some that a six minute slide show was too much. Blog posts will be short, leaving out the never-ending answer to: "Is it safe?"

Look for this journey in Africa to be a lot faster then the 14 month West Africa trip. I am excited to see Madagascar, Ethiopia, Sudan and the Ukraine. If you look at a map, the Ukraine is a long way north of Capetown where I am now. My goal is to be in the northern hemisphere with some summer left.
South Africa is easy travelling and I will be in Durban soon. If I can get the motorcycle to Madagascar by boat, I hope to see more than a coastline of ship wrecks.

This trip will also include visiting friends, but I regret  that I will miss some friends in Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana. The situation in Mali now is very difficult for me to talk about, and I wish I was there in some way knowing what friends are going through.

I am blessed to have friends and family that care. Please follow along and take the time to email or skype sometimes, it's always nice to here from you.

  1. Garth So glad to hear you are on the road again. You might want to have the SA people set aside a fuel pump and perhaps an alternator for the F800. I have seen two failures of these parts in the past week down here. Sorry to be pessimistic, just saying be prepared for those parts fails. You are heading north, and in a week, I too, will have to turn around from Ushuaia (sp). Lets plan on meeting at HU in Nakusp this summer, and think about Austrailia?? Travel safely, my friend..

  2. I love reading about food! Although Carole would say, don't make people scroll.
    Enjoy your travels. Keep blogging, long or short.


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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

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Jerry Angelo is a former personnel director for the Bucs and former general manager of the Bears. Each week, Angelo answers your questions regarding the NFL. Send your questions to with "ask the expert'' in the subject line. The most interesting questions will be selected.

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In the NFL, the role of backup quarterback is an important one. But where would you look if you were the Bucs? E.J. Manuel? Josh McCown? Colin Kaepernick?

I would go with Kaepernick, assuming he is committed to being the best back-up in the league and has nothing on his mind other than football. He can still do some things that can’t be coached and is still young with experience. He’s limited mentality in terms of his football smarts, but he’s no bust. He can make plays with his arm and feet. Manuel can’t play and Josh is done.

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What does it say to you that Seattle had its choice of running backs, and it picked chunky Eddie Lacy over Adrian Peterson?

I can’t answer that one. My guess would be Lacy reminds them more of Lynch and that’s the flavor they wanted. I wouldn’t have done that, because Lacy has lost a step and now he’s just a big slow back who is more prone to take more hits and durability is already a big question mark. I think they took the wrong guy. We’ll see.

Supposedly, the Browns are interested in New York’s Geno Smith. Wouldn’t that just add to the team’s long line of disappointments?

Absolutely! But if they do sign him, they will stay consistent with all the poor choices they’ve made at the position. Sometimes to get out of a hole, you have to stop digging and the way the Browns have been digging they can almost see China now.

Jon Gruden thinks Mitch Trubisky could handle the pressure in Cleveland. Could he?

I don’t see why not. He’s from the area. He knows the mentality other fan base. He’s a bright, mature kid who comes from a great family and says the right things.

The only pressure he'll have is living up to his own expectations, because the Browns have lowered the bar so much at the position, all he really needs to do at this point is show up, because he can’t do any worse.

Whose free agency deals did you like: New England’s? Tampa Bay’s? Jacksonville? Miami?

I like what the Patriots did. Trading for a special player with two years left on his contract and really giving up only  a late one was as a very good deal on their part. Brady has about two more good years, so getting Cook couldn’t have worked out better for them timing-wise.

They get a speed receiver who can lengthen the field and open things up more for their already talented pass receiving corp. Picking up the pass rusher from the Panthers was another good move, because they gave up very little to acquire him. The other teams did well with their dealings, but they haven’t shown they can win on a consistent basis, so we’ll just have to wait and see. It’s just not about acquiring talent. It’s about acquiring players that help you win; that’s the bottom line.

A lot of analysts think the Redskins erred when they fired Scot McClouhan. Do you?

I can’t answer that one. I wasn’t in the building. There are always two sides of a story.

DeMarcus Ware retired this week. Do you have some respect for a guy who doesn’t hang on just to get paid?
Absolutely! It’s hard for players to accept the end. Most feel they can go on forever, until it’s painfully obvious to everyone, including them, that it is really over, i.e. Manning, Favre...the list goes on and on.

New Dolphins’ defensive end William Hayes doesn’t believe we landed in the moon or in dinosaurs. He does, however, believe in mermaids. Would any of those things concern you if you signed his check?

Only if he wanted to marry one and decided to buy  a boat in search of his new bride!

I saw Steve Spurrier tweaked Nick Saban this week, suggesting his coach of the year award must have been decided before the final game. In all seriousness, did you think Spurrier would have had a better chance at coaching success if he had wound up somewhere besides Washington?

No, not really. He was totally unprepared for the NFL;  because he went  to  a bad organization his destiny just happened sooner. Remember, it was the money, not the opportunity, that drove him there.

Tom Brady has been to seven Super Bowls. But Joe Montana is unbeaten in his four. So which quarterback has the best Super Bowl resume?
Brady, it’s getting there and winning. He did both. No contest.

Which old quarterback would have the best chance of competing in today’s game: Johnny Unitas, Bart Starr or Joe Namath?

Namath, he had a special swagger and an equally talented arm in terms of accuracy. Players believed in him because he oozed confidence.

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🎥Man Builds His Own Repair Pit in His Garage!

If you’re a car guy, you definitely know the appeal that the opportunity to ...

If you’re a car guy, you definitely know the appeal that the opportunity to have every last tool in the catalog holds. When wrenching on your machine, you want to have as many tools as possible to make the job as easy as possible. For example, when you have a job that should be taking two minutes and instead takes 20, you’ll find the frustration that comes with not having a good enough set of tools. Therefore, there’s pretty much an endless cycle of wanting to pick up a new tool or gadget that could make your time in the garage easier or even more fun.

For most, in order to get underneath their car and get to work, some sort of lift to hoist the car into the air would be ideal. However, it looks like this person had a little bit something different in mind when it came to getting under his vehicle or vehicles to get a little bit of work done. Instead of lifting the car into the air, it turns out that he would take the opposite approach and lower himself down into the ground by creating a repair pit to give himself a vantage point from under the vehicle and roll it on top. Now, if you want to do suspension work or pull the wheels off of your car, this might not be the ideal set up, however, for most run-of-the-mill jobs, it will probably do just fine.

Check out the video below that shows off this custom garage setup and tell us what you think of the whole ordeal. After you see what this thing is all about, be sure to tell us if you would he willing to shell out the money to pick up one of these things for your very own space to be able to get under your cars to get to work. You can definitely see how something like this would be useful on a variety of different occasions.

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Perfect regulatory environment for gas investments?

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James MacTaggart, General Manager, New Gas and LNG Markets - Asia, India & MENA, Shell
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Gas will be an essential part of the future energy mix as the world moves to a low-carbon future; playing a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and air pollution, and being a secure, diverse and flexible energy supply.

Gas is a readily available source of energy for countries throughout the world. However, providing customers access to gas involves joining the whole supply chain from end to end. Countries, which are not connected to gas pipelines will require investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facilities to be able to use this cleanest burning fossil fuel, which can also bring energy security and cost competitiveness. One of the challenges is enabling the investment in gas infrastructure, which can be high cost, low return and with a long payback period.

As long term energy policies are predominantly driven by government regulations and public opinion, governments have a unique position to create regulatory environments to enable public and private companies to make long term energy investments that provide benefits for society. Some of the policy tools include import tariffs, subsidies, tax credits, import licenses, permits and market security.

There are many positive examples around the world where people gain access to gas for the first time. Unfortunately, there are also many examples where there is significant demand for gas, and due to a lack of gas infrastructure, these countries remain at the edge where they want the benefits of gas and yet are unable to gain access.

Governments that have successfully enabled long-term investments across the gas supply chain, including investments in LNG regasification terminals, predominantly do so in three ways:

  1. Direct government investment
  2. Directly enabling private investment in projects
  3. Creating positive regulatory environments for private investments

Several governments in recent years have successfully developed regasification infrastructure. The reasons for governments to invest directly include:

  • Proactive infrastructural planning to ensure consistent energy supply
  • Perceived need for control over strategic energy infrastructure
  • Regulations prohibiting private investment in energy infrastructure
  • Market failure

These countries include Singapore, Lithuania, Jordan, Egypt and Indonesia.

There are also countries that successfully enabled private investment in regasification infrastructure, primarily by underwriting investment risk by means of taking terminal capacity. Examples include Dubai and Pakistan.

For the third group, some countries create an enabling investment environment through policy and regulation which allows the private sector to make long term gas infrastructure investment decisions, without government intervention. Successful examples include India, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Norway.

Additionally, public and private companies can play the role of supplier, developer, technical adviser, and other roles in the whole value chain to help bring gas to customers who need it.

In conclusion, the future development of gas markets will depend on the successful collaboration between governments, public and private companies, and end users. We need to work together to overcome challenges to build sustainable regulatory, financial and physical frameworks that facilitate investment, not only in traditional markets but increasingly in emerging markets.

Share your insights and join the conversation: Do you agree with Mr MacTaggart's view on the need of collaboration to develop the gas markets? Leave your comment below.

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