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November 21, 2014

Happiest of happy Fridays, friends! I know this is likely coming to you late this time around (especially for my East Coast friends!) and I am so sorry! I somehow blanked on scheduling this post and was instead more worried about what pajamas I was going to wear to school/work today (it's Pajama Day in case you were wondering).

And maybe a Pajama Weekend for me, too. What about you?

My thoughts on community building. What are yours?

Plus a chance to link-up with The Circle! I have loved reading everyone's posts and there's still plenty of time to join in and/or see what everyone's essentials are! Special thanks to all who have joined so far!

On learning to love the middle. One of my most favorite reads from the week.

Because we need to surrender--each and every day.

Does this really work?

Cutest baby ever award goes to this little (dancing) one!

Such a mysteriously cool DIY project.

I've been brainstorming Thanksgiving place setting ideas and this was just the post I needed.

Would you ever try this trick to stay motivated?

Courage only exists where there is fear. Loved this post.

Monogram marshmallows!

And a pretty cool wall art frame DIY, too.

To make you laugh. Gotta love kids and technology, right?

Plus a cute family photo session.

Currently watching this show! Any other fellow Red Band-ers out there?

For when creativity is lacking.

Have a great one!

  1. I love that article about the middle... I struggle so much with that sometimes... I love that circle technique! It looks so simple, I can't wait to try! That baby is super cute! Those bracelets are so awesome! They look so easy to make and like they could go with anything! Oh my gosh! Those place settings!! The plaid napkins with cinnamon and real leaves! and those branch forks! And the black and gold menu board!! That stay motivated idea is genius! That frame is so cute! I love Ellen! That was so fun!

  2. Pajamas are important. Especially when they're supposed to be presentable. Because mine are usually old shirts with paint or bleach spots and like 5 year old pj pants. NOT presentable. But cozy!

  3. Love love love those monogram marshmallows!!

  4. you are seriously the best! thank you for linking my blog post. it's my favorite. and thank you for being a constant source of encouragement and inspiration!

  5. Girl, mine are sweats and old t-shirts, too. Cozy is my first priority for pajamas! I actually had to go out and buy some cute ones (that I normally wouldn't spend money on) just to wear to preschool. I guess I can now consider it work wear, haha. :)

  6. Same! Aren't they adorable? I keep seeing tutorials and recipes for marshmallows but haven't ever tried making some. Hmmm...maybe I should change that? :)

  7. Thank YOU for writing it! Your posts always remind me that I'm not alone and that I need to pursue Him and deepen my relationship with Him each and every day. So thank YOU for being that source of encouragement and inspiration in my life!

  8. So many great posts in the blogworld this week, right? I am constantly amazed by all of the inspiration and encouragement out there--along with laughs and honesty, too! You picked out some of my faves--especially the Ellen video, the Thanksgiving place settings, and the middle post, too. :)

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Reflectance spectra of 'ready-to-use' apple products for determination of enzymatic browning
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An improved light reflectance method for the determination of enzymatic browning of apple slices has been described. Enzymatic browning rate parameter (DA440) of slices surface was determined from time-course measurements of visual region of spectrum and data at 440 nm of the difference in absorbance between freshly-cut and browning tissue. The paper defined the natural variability of fresh product (DA440 = 0.04) and the browning limit (DA440 = 0.15) for identification of the slices present in processing. The changes of DA440 parameter are compared with the colour difference parameter- DE* according to CIE 1976 L*a*b*. Nine varieties of apples: Granny Smiths, Early Redone, Royal Gala, Primarouge, Golden Delicious, Delbard Festival, F1orina, Ozark Gold, Jonnee were sliced in air or under water and their browning rates were compared. Different response of the cultivars to slicing in air or under water was documented. The studies have suggested cutting procedure directly in water also for application of inhibitors to cut surface.

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Sunday, February 16

Week 137 - Be Careful! Retirement Options Can Change Drastically After Divorce

Situation: There was a great discussion related to divorce after the age of 50 on NPR (here’s the link if you’d like to read it). There is even a new term coined! It’s called “Gray Divorce.” The reason we remember this NPR show is due to one particular statistic. In 2009, one in four persons who divorced was over the age of 50. Why is this information showing up in a blog about investing? Because if you are among the Gray Divorced, and you live in a state where marital assets are divided 50:50 in property settlement agreements, then your retirement savings just took a direct hit with a 50% loss. If you’ve been following this blog for very long, you also know that recovering from such a loss when you are beyond the age of 50 is going to be impossible for most people. Today’s blog is going to be a case study on managing divorce after age 50 and calls for focused attention on personal finances, so that you’ll have at least some resources available after the age of 70.

In our case example, we will discuss the circumstances of a wife who was a homemaker and caregiver for almost 30 years. She quite probably has at least some college, maybe even a degree, but in all likelihood her job skills are out-of-date. When her divorce property settlement was determined, she found out that there were some retirement monies saved but there were also bills and lawyers fees that had to be paid. If her husband was making $80,000/yr, she could receive $40,000/yr of alimony for let’s say 5 yrs but that money may not go very far after monthly bills are paid. Let’s see, if you estimate 20% in taxes, then $40,000/yr becomes about $2,700/mo to live on and pay bills. Frequently, a family home will be sold to pay debts and divide the equity but in the past few years many mortgages have been underwater, creating even more financial nightmares.  Quite probably our Gray Divorcee is now living in an apartment and will have to find a  job.

Most of us understand already that 50 is a watershed year for retirement plans. By reading information on the internet related to retirement planning, one quickly realizes that to remain on target, by age 50 one should already have four times her salary stashed away in retirement plans. And, even though the kids are on their own, many will face financial needs, including help with a down payment for a home or paying college bills.

The task is daunting at best and overwhelming at worst. How to get started? Let’s begin by writing down a plan. First of all, look at yourself as a complete and whole person. Examine your personal relationships, identify those that are fulfilling and energizing, and find ways to be more involved with your neighbors and community. Secondly, build and strengthen your spiritual practices. Thirdly, get fit, eat healthy, sleep soundly, and keep your medical appointments.

The next area to examine will be finding a job, brushing up on your job skills, perhaps even taking a college course two evenings a week. While jobs in retail can be relatively easy to turn up, and can be a way to start back to work, there are a number of reasons why those jobs are not your best long term option. Those reasons include poor or no benefits, as well as unfavorable scheduled hours. Better jobs are to be found in healthcare, education, or industry. Use your acquired people skills, maturity, and work ethic as selling points. You can turn your community, school, and church organizational activities into a job reference by having an upstanding member of the community write you a letter of reference. And keep knocking on doors! Don’t take “no” for an answer!

Now we are at the heart of this blog’s discussion: what about my financial situation? How do I pay bills and pull off retirement savings at the same time? We strongly recommend keeping two separate savings plans, each with a different function. Firstly, set up a “slush fund” that is to be used for emergencies. Secondly, develop a separate fund that is for retirement. The slush fund will probably see several withdrawals occur over the next few years so having it based in a savings account at your bank makes sense. “How much money do I set aside for the slush fund?” We recommend that you start by creating a budget. Make a list of everything you spend money on for one month then categorize and add up the amounts. Monies left-over at the end of the month, or monies spent on non-essentials, are candidate dollars for savings. Later, when the account builds some value, there are better options to consider than a savings account, and those involve learning some rudimentary investing skills (see Week 15, Week 33).

Now on the subject of the retirement plan, we suggest putting in place two particular practices. The first is that of secrecy. Shhh! Don’t talk about it, and just forget that the money even exists. The nest egg you are creating is for the future, when you are fully retired. By forgetting that it exists now, you avoid the temptation to spend it. Emergencies are why the slush fund was created. And this ties in to the second practice we recommend adopting, that of discipline. It will require discipline to set aside retirement money and not spend it. It will also require discipline to add a monthly amount to the slush fund for use in emergencies.

There are a variety of forms that your retirement plan can take (see Table). The simplest discipline is to put $50/mo in your fund as an automatic deposit from your checking account. We recommend that you use one of the lowest-cost and lowest-risk “balanced” mutual funds: Vanguard Balanced Index Fund (VBINX) or Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund (VWINX). Those are safe and well-managed funds but a potential drawback is that Vanguard requires you to open your account with a $3,000 initial deposit. If you can’t swing the initial deposit, an even easier way is to buy stock in a AAA-rated corporation and set up a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP), with zero ongoing costs at The companies we suggest you look at first are Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Exxon Mobil (XOM), and you can open your account for no more than the $250 initial investment followed by monthly $50 withdrawals from your checking account in the case of XOM. With JNJ, that automatic feature costs $1.00/mo but you can do it yourself at no cost by entering the website and making a $50 purchase each month.

Never heard of a DRIP before? It stands for Dividend Re-Investment Plan. It automatically reinvests quarterly dividends by purchasing more of the same stock automatically (and typically at no cost to you). The reason why we recommend you use a DRIP is because 40% of the total returns from stock purchases come from reinvesting the dividends. More importantly, the companies we highlight in our blog grow their dividends approximately 10%/yr, regardless of economic conditions. As a retiree, you won’t be reinvesting dividends; instead, you’ll opt to receive the quarterly checks in the mail. In other words, YOUR PAY will be growing around 7%/yr faster than inflation.

Even though you start your Personal Retirement Plan at $50/mo, we strongly encourage you to constantly re-evaluate your spending and try to keep bumping the $50 upwards. What would $50/mo going to JNJ over the next 20 years give you, assuming 3% inflation and 15% taxes on the quarterly dividend payments that you re-invest? In other words, where does 5%/yr of real profit leave you in today’s dollars? The answer is $20,857, and by then you’d be receiving about $600/yr in dividends (which is the same amount you would have been putting in each year) that will grow faster than inflation. Looked at a different way, if you’d started investing $100/mo in JNJ 11.7 yrs ago (Table), you would now have a nest egg of $26,560.

As you become more comfortable with your savings plan, you will eventually want to add a DRIP for the highest-quality electric utility: NextEra Energy (NEE). A savings plan made up of those 3 stocks, XOM, JNJ, NEE, will give you a profit (after inflation and taxes on dividends) of 6%/yr over time. Another sound practice is to have some retirement money in 10-yr US Treasury Notes. Those won’t leave you with any profit (after taxes on interest and inflation) but that asset class does increase in value during a recession. Recessions are a tricky time, particularly for those of you who are getting close to retirement age. Why? Because that’s when it is easy to get caught short of cash. You might be laid off, your kids might be in a bind, etc.. You don’t want to sell stocks to raise cash, because the stock market goes down an average of 31% in recessions. So sell your Treasury Notes.

Bottom Line: Life after divorce requires that you manage your money properly, and becoming a Gray Divorcee after age 50 doubly requires you to pay attention to retirement savings.

Risk Rating: 3

Full Disclosure: I purchase 10-yr Treasury Notes quarterly and contribute monthly to DRIPs in XOM, NEE, and JNJ.

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Sunday, August 30

Month 110 - Buy Low! 12 A-rated Haven Stocks in the S&P 100 Index that aren’t overpriced - August 2020

Situation: There’s no mystery to saving for retirement. A good working game plan is to divert 15-20% of your monthly income to the purchase of stocks and government bonds, and then keep those assets in a 60:40 balance of stocks:bonds. You can also use any bond substitutes (e.g. gold, T-bills, and utility stock ETFs) that typically hold their value in a stock market crash. Mainly use stock index ETFs for your retirement savings but also buy stock in companies that tend to have an above-market dividend yield. Those “shareholder-friendly payouts” happen because the company has good collateral: Liabilities are protected by Tangible Book Value and a cushion of Cash Equivalents. In other words, avoid stocks issued by companies that have become over-indebted

Think of the bonds in your portfolio as the collateral that backs your stocks. So, a good way to start saving for retirement is to over-emphasize collateral-thinking: Dollar-average into the low-cost Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund (VWINX), which is 60% bonds and 40% stocks picked from the Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF (VYM). VWINX has lost money in only 7 of the past 50 years, those losses always being less than 10%. Since its inception on 7/1/1970, VWINX has returned 9.7%/yr vs. 10.8%/yr for the S&P 500 Index with dividends reinvested.

The harder task is to stop putting additional money into stocks that have become overpriced. To do that you have to know how to calculate the Graham Number. Benjamin Graham wrote the first edition of The Intelligent Investor almost 100 years ago. It is hard to read because he uses numbers to express almost every pearl of knowledge. The “Graham Number” is simply the rational market price for any stock at any given moment, calculated as the square root of: 15 times earnings for the Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) multiplied by 1.5 times Book Value for the most recent quarter (mrq) multiplied by 22.5 (i.e., 1.5 times 15). So, the Graham Number is nothing more than what the stock’s price would be if it were to reflect a P/E of 15 and a Book Value of 1.5.  The purpose of doing this calculation on your stocks is to know their underlying worth. Benjamin Graham also explained why the 7-year P/E should not exceed 25, assuming that a single year’s P/E (TTM) should not exceed 20, which is an earnings yield of 5%/yr: In a normal inflationary environment, a company’s earnings are likely to grow 3% to 3.5% per year. After 7 years, a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 3.2%/yr takes a P/E of 20 to 25.

My definition of an Overpriced Stock is one that a) has a market price (50-day Moving Average) that is more than 2.5 times the Graham Number and b) has a 7-year P/E that is more than 30. Looking at the 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), I see that 5 A-rated stocks are overpriced (see Column AC-AH in Comparisons section of Table):

     Microsoft (MSFT),

     Apple (AAPL),

     Nike (NKE),

     Coca-Cola (KO) and

     Procter & Gamble (PG).

Stocks get overpriced because they become popular with investors, leading to a Crowded Trade. Assuming that your goal is to Buy Low, why would you continue to add money to any of these 5 stocks that you already own? You would only do so because you harbor a Positive Sentiment regarding their future prospects, In other words, you would be making a speculative investment (“gambling”). To avoid gambling and instead employ a “risk-off” approach to buying individual stocks, you’ll need clear definitions for A-rated stocks and for Haven stocks to supplement the numbers-based system used above to avoid Overpriced stocks. You’ll also want to favor stocks issued by large companies, since those typically have multiple product lines and unencumbered lines of credit.

Mission: Define “A-rated stocks” and “Haven stocks”. Analyze A-rated Haven stocks in the S&P 100 Index that aren’t overpriced by using our Standard Spreadsheet.

Execution: see Table.

Administration: A-rated stocks are those that have a) an above market dividend yield (see portfolio of Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF - VYM), b) positive Book Value, c) positive earnings (TTM), d) an S&P rating on the company’s bonds that is A- or better, e) an S&P rating on the company’s stock that is B+/M or better, and f) a 20+ year trading history.

Haven Stocks are A-rated stocks issued by companies that aren’t encumbered with risk factors that are likely to threaten the company’s solvency during a recession. So, companies in the Real Estate Industry (i.e., REITs) and companies in the Financial Services Industry (i.e., banks) are excluded, as are companies with negative Tangible Book Value if Total Debt is more than 2.5 times EBITDA (TTM) or Total Debt is more than 2.0 times Shareholder Equity.

Bottom Line: With the S&P 500 Index being priced at 29 times TTM earnings (see SPY at Line 28 and Column K in the Table), the stock market is overpriced relative to its long-term P/E of 15-16. But its 50-day Moving Average price is still less than 2.5 times its Graham Number (i.e., 2.1), and its 7-yr P/E is still less than 30 (i.e., 28), per Columns AC and AE at Line 28 in the Table. Using our example of the DJIA, the timely thing to do would be to avoid buying more shares of the overpriced A-rated stocks (MSFT, NKE, PG, KO, AAPL) but to continue buying more shares of SPY. This strategy allows you to retain exposure to volatility in stocks that are Overpriced (because of their future prospects) while using diversification to reduce your risk of serious loss.

Risk Rating: 5 (where 10-yr US Treasury Notes = 1, S&P 500 Index = 5, gold bullion = 10)

Full Disclosure: I dollar-average into NEE, INTC, WMT, JNJ, CAT, and also own shares of MRK, CSCO, TGT, DUK, SO, MMM. From late February through April 2020, I added shares of 6 new companies to my brokerage account--Comcast (CMCSA), Costco Wholesale (COST), Home Depot (HD), Merck (MRK), Disney (DIS) and Target (TGT), while selling shares of Norfolk Southern (NSC) and United Parcel Service (UPS). Regarding the 5 overpriced but A-rated stocks in the DJIA, I’ve stopped dollar-averaging into KO but continue to dollar-average into MSFT, NKE and PG because I expect those companies to continue to dominate their competitors. I have no plans to sell the shares of KO and AAPL that I already own.

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Who was Jesus?
Son of Who?
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Christianity vs Islam
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Muslims Break the "Code" - Scholars of Islam Have the Answers
Bible - A Closer Look!
by Yusuf Estes - Former Christian - Muslim Chaplain

Introduction and Explanation of Purpose of This Research and Presentation

First of all, let me begin by saying that I am a former Christian, preacher, minister of music and organist for a long number of years in the Disciples of Christ Church, Baptist, Methodist churches and The Church of God. I totally and completely accepted the teachings and concepts of salvation within the Christian church many years ago. My parents were very religious and their parents were also very instrumental in building and supporting the work of the church throughout their entire lives. So, it is not my aim to discredit the efforts of those who came before me whatsoever. This is totally the opposite of my purpose in this presentation.

Second, I am still most active in the spreading of the True Word of God as much as HE will allow me to be. I have found that some of the teachings of the translations of the Bible contain errors and mistakes which must be examined and thought through so as to bring about a better understanding for both the Christians and the non-Christians, especially those of the Muslim (Islam) faith.

Third, I am presently an institutional chaplain and I hold the position of Delegate to the United Nations Peace Conference for the World's Religious Leaders. As such I hold all the leaders of other religions in proper regard and with due respect. Many of my associates and co-workers are from the Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and Hindu faiths.

Therefore, it is not my intention to cause people to loose their belief in God, His divinely-inspired prophets and messengers, or the holy scriptures that they brought. I humbly request all who read and study these pages to be considerate of those who are committed to believe in the scriptures of the Bible and not use this material as a tool for attacking and harming the faiths of others. The opposite is what I request the reader to do. Please take time to learn the materials and then share in a positive light with those whom you honestly feel can handle a discussion on this topic without being confrontational.

May Almighty God guide all of us the all truth, amen.

An examination of the Bible is necessary today because of the many questions being raised by religious people of all circles, including Jews and Christians, as to its inconsistency with contemporary church teachings as well as its inconsistency within itself.

Today, there are thousands of different versions of the Bible in circulation and the transcript has been freely translated from one language to another numerous times. According to Bible scholars themselves, the original scripture is no longer extant. It is nowhere to be found. We have no idea if what we are reading and implementing into our lives and belief system is, indeed, God's teaching.

Muslims believe in the same Omnipotent, All-powerful, Unseen God that the Jews have believed in since Adam. However, unlike the Jews, Muslims join in with the Christians by also believing in Jesus as the "Christ"; "Messiah"; "Logos"; and "Miraculous Conception"; as well as all the previous Biblical prophets and their original scriptures that they brought. Muslims also believe that God is merciful and just to His creatures. So, they deny the concept of the 'Original Sin' [all children are born into the sins of their parents] and the 'Sacrificial Lamb' concept which requires the blood of Jesus, peace be upon him, to atone for the sins of the sinners. This being the case, how can Muslims say that God is just and that His revelation, the Bible, is corrupted? Where is it in God's great plan that His revelation loses all credibility? These are all very excellent questions.

It is a known fact that Jesus was regarded by his followers as a prophet and that what he preached was written down into physical form by his disciples. However, God placed the responsibility on humans to preserve the integrity of this message over time. When the people failed in their duty, it was made necessary for the Quran to be revealed in order to correct the teachings that were changed. By God's mercy He revealed His will once again to Muhammad over 600 years later, and his companions similarly wrote it down and compiled it into what became known as The Quran. By God's justice He promised that He would preserve it therefore making it the last revelation to humanity. Today an actual seventh century Quran, complete and intact, is on display in a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. I just returned from a trip to Istanbul, Turkey and have information about it on this web site:

Amazing Revelation Strange as it may seem I came across astonishing information By Allah's Mercy I have learned the Arabic language sufficient enough to read the Quran in the original language. I have found the answers to problems of understanding meanings of scriptures in the Bible while studying the Quran.

Every Arabic Quran in the world today is, letter for letter, identical to this ancient script. Due to this preservation, the Quran exists today exactly as it did over 1,400 year ago in a language which is still alive today. I have found the Quran's teachings to be quite clear, consistent, and practical for application even in today's so called "modern world."

The whole idea behind this work is to present the clear truth about the Bible, the Quran and the two religions of Islam and Christianity. If you do not have a good Bible, it would be a good idea to acquire at least two. Namely, the King James Version (based on the 1611 AD edition) and the Revised Standard Version (published in 1953). As you go through the many Biblical inconsistencies which I will be referring to in this material, please refer back to your Bible and examine it objectively.

Do not let pride, ego, bias or prejudice affect your judgment as you review the pages. If you do not free your mind and heart from these obstructions, then it will be near to impossible to see the light of truth to which we will be referring so often.

Bear in mind also, that if a book were revealed from Almighty God to the humans, it should not have even a single mistake or error anywhere in it. Otherwise, it would indicate that it is not from a Perfect God, but rather from an imperfect human.

While traveling around the world, I have found that many Jews and Christians are opening their eyes to this fact and are willfully accepting Islam and the Last and Final Testament of Almighty God (the Quran) wholeheartedly.

We have to examine the facts in order to be able to better understand the value of this information on our society today. One statement that is clear and repeated often these days is that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world today and the largest religion in the world today with over 1.5 billion souls claiming to be Muslims. The word of God has been preserved in the Quran and has been changed in the Bible. So, I am merely attempting to produce material which will help to clarify the matter. Due to the many years of traditional religious teachings and upbringing, it may be very difficult for you to accept this. If you are sincere in your heart and pray to the One Who Created you in the first place, then it will be totally up to Him to Guide you to all truth, not me. Islam is a complete Way of Life and it is based on total surrender to Almighty God, submission to Him in complete obedience and sincerity and in peace.

Details About Islam: http://www.IslamTomorrow.com/islam/

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Friday, January 30, 2009

Black Dragonflight Encounter

This one isn't really for my dungeon that I'm making, per se, but I suppose it could be tucked away in a basement or nearby cave if desired. My plan already has a green dragonflight encounter in the last boss tower's adjacent garden, but there's no rule against having two dragons in one place. I'm mostly just trying to force myself into situation where I'm like 'my assignment is to come up with a black dragon flight boss, let's see what I can come up with'. Abstract brainstorming can come up with ideas out of the blue, but I think it's harder (and more interesting) to say "come up with something, but we need to use element X. The rest is up to you."

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Black encounters have been done (Onyxia, Nefarion, Sartharion), and they tend to be more of the "vanilla" dragon of WoW; understandably, due to lore... The black dragonflight is outright hostile, while a red member such as Vael in BWL was forced against his will to fight the lesser races. Their attacks (excluding Nef's calls) are pretty straightforward conical fire, cleaves, and maybe fears (Nef and Ony), or something like ony's deep breaths. Lots of fire being thrown around. What makes these fights more interesting is the phase shifts or other "non dragon" elements thrown in that need to be dealt with, i.e. Sarth's firewalls (plus the addition of drakes left up), Ony's whelps, Nef's calls and drakonids (and subsequent bone constructs).

Looking on Wowiki, I can see that in the game, there are two 'unused' black dragon flight members that we have yet to defeat, and would make ideal candidates, since they're already in the game.

  • Sabellian (ony and nef's borther?) is a quest giver shown in human form that gives out quests pertaining to Gruul and his sons (who he despises for killing his people).
  • Kalaran, a quest giver in Thorium Point, tells some lies pertaining to the dark iron dwarves. Kalaran was also the name of the original character in EQ of Alex Afrasiabi (whom you may know of as Furor/Foror).

At the culmination of each of these quest chains, both reveal their true selves. Sabellian battles Goc in dragon form (Rexxar takes his place hordeside), and Kalaran flies off after giving away some items, to gather forces to ransack the Searing Gorge, apparently (it never actually happens). Rexxar has been 'repurposed' in The Burning Crusade to serve as a quest giver in the Blade's Edge Mountains for the horde (and removed from the now-pointless Onyxia attunement chain), so it serves that these two (especially Kalaran, in the old world), could also receive the same treatment.

Kalaran, the encounter:

He’s a black dragon. Big and Black. Black and Large. Whatever. The encounter itself is a ranged fight, where you don’t actually get a chance to melee him until the last phase. He’s in a cave, with a 20 yard moat of lava in between him and the raid. In addition, there’s a waterfall of lava flowing over the ledge where he resides. Like, the whole encounter takes place in a big grotto, but the dragon himself is in a smaller cutout behind a waterfall of lava. The lavafall itself is wide, about 60 yards across. There are ruined catapults strewn about on the floor of the main area, where people have tried (and failed) to assault him previously.

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The Gimmick: As the fight rages on, boulders will fall from the ceiling. These either:
  1. fall into the catapult loadout baskets, which would be entirely too convenient and lame
  2. need to be transported by one or two players to a catapult to be launched
  3. break into pieces that are small enough that they can be ‘looted’ by individual players, and be put into the basket for launching.
The design problem here is figuring out how to make it not seem so lame that you’re loading up catapults out of crap that falls from the ceiling. I like the idea of the boulders remaining large, and requiring two people to work together to move them (more on that in a sec). Keep it simple… there are many catapults in various stages of disarray, but three that are the main Left, Middle, and Right ones. The teams of two coordinate to load up a catapult when they can, and the raid waits until the proper moment to fire it. The thing is, you’re not aiming to hit the dragon in the face with it, you throw it ABOVE him, into the path of the streaming lava, and that creates a window in the barrier he’s hiding behind, and gives you a brief moment to actually DPS him, before the boulder is dissolved in the lava flow, and the window closes again.

For that reason alone, I think it would be best to have BIG boulders that would actually last for a few seconds. Or maybe the boulders are big enough that they just stay up there, averting the lava for the rest of the encounter? If you had individual people collecting little pebbles, then when you threw them up there they’d just rain back down… hardly big enough to part a lava stream.

The whole other option is to just have it not be a lava stream at all, but instead just a ravine or moat of lava across which DPS has to attack using ranged spells. The idea being that you need to keep him moving back and forth becuase he chucks red hot blasts that deal spash damage or something of that sort. The melee would need something to do, as well, so dragonkin are spawned throughout the encounter to keep the tank and melee on them. Hmmm... actually... dragonkin are the default standbys for dragon encounters, so maybe Kalaran has something different. In his earlier quest chains, he fought against the iron dwarves. Perhaps now he has a band of unwilling followers who he’s subjugated. They serve him in his lair, and in order to not be cooked by the heat in the chamber, he’s granted them a certain degree of spell immunity. They run from nooks behind the raid towards the lava moat, carrying various charms and shouting about “sacrificing themselves to serve their master”. They need to be stunlocked and melee’d down (spell immunity, rite?) before they can leap into the moat, or it triggers a wave of lava to crash up and over the raid, for massive AoE fire damage.

This whole time, ranged DPS is trying to nuke through the slots created by the catapults (or just nuking as they move back and forth along the ledge face, if we skip the catapult mechanic), while avoiding the crap falling from the ceiling, and targeted cones of lava from Kalaran’s mouth. I kinda like the idea that he shoots a thin stream of lava at a target, and that stream then settles onto the floor, creating a little 2 foot wide creek of lava that needs to be hopped over as you move… but if that’s creating too busy of a ‘workfloor’ then fuggit. He just shoots fireballs once in a while that land for splash damage.

This all continues until a certain percentage of health, when phase two begins. Kalaran leaps across the ravine, and engages the raid toe to toe. The traditional tank steps in to grab threat (aggro wipe), and your typical dragon tank and spank ensues. This gives melee a chance to ‘get in on the action’ directly, or we can continue to have our dark iron shamans leaping for the ravine. Maybe as a shift of pace, when he comes over, they would no longer want to hurl themselves into the lava (as it would splash lava on their master as well), but instead choose to come out in full force and engage the interlopers head on… interfering with healers and spell locking mages, etc.

At this point, the fight can flip flop back between these two phases, at various percentages of his health pool, or just play out... phase 1, phase 2, collect loot.

Cronoo said...

I like the idea of having the adds and the catapults simultaneously. The melee can focus the adds while the range load and launch the catapults. Both types are equally occupied.
But in phase 2, the melee can attack the boss while the adds are sent in (still with their spell immunity)to assault the defenseless casters. So the melee would be stuck dealing with the adds and the casters are still on the boss.
The only real difference in the phases would be the removal of the catapults and the need for a tank.
It just doesn't seem as epic as phase 1.

Anonymous said...

This may seems silly, but what about flinging melee across with lava with the catapults, only instead of the typical vehicle UI someone else has to aim without having the point of view that would usually be used.

Rich said...

flinging the melee across would leave them stuck over there, but the idea of chucking people around on the map could be fun ;)

Cronoo said...

I can see some dickbag druid intentionally shooting rogues into the lava though lol.

Anonymous said...

It would always be a druid doing that to.

Damn druids.

Rich said... other news, I'm totally going to have to work "dickbag" into my day to day conversations.

The longer you think about, the better it becomes. DICKBAG!

Brian W. Smith said...

I think you could work with that idea of flinging Melee across the ravine, where you'd have to flip the tank and several melee, but would still have to use the original mechanic that you suggested of diverting or stopping the lave for a short time.

While in that area, I'm sure you can find a way of keeping them safe until LOS is opened again for healing. Maybe even put a cap on how many melee can go over or something.

But yah that mechanic of tossing people all over the place sounds fun, being a tank on Thad in Naxx is great, because of the adds doing the tank toss every few seconds. Nothing like 700 pounds of plate armor being tossed like so much confetti.

Anonymous said...

He's a black dragon. Make the encounter crazy difficult.

How about lava splashes at random and burns the raid, leaving a "Increases fire damage taken" debuff that stacks, thus making it so DPS needs to be quick.

During this phase melee can be used to load boulders (and deal with adds).

Only problem: If he can't reach you and you can hurt him, due to current mechanics, he'll evade bug. Gotta figure something out.

And he needs to take flight. How about at 5% he just flies out of the cave and the loot he was guarding is left? (Also making it possible for an additional encounter)


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On The Needles:(0:34)

Jasmin has unearthed Genevieve's Barberry Cardigan out of Abstract Fiber Calder (in the "Saffron" colorway). #matchymatchyKAL #projectsweaterchest.

Gigi is also working on the #matchymatchyKAL, in the form of the Waters Edge in Abstract Fiber Rothko.

Jasmin cast on a pair of Vanilla socks out of Frozen Throne, with a thumb joint hat top heel by Lara Neel, from the Fork in the Road pattern, a freebie taste of Sock Architecture.

Gigi  is knitting a  Mystik Spiral socks. out of Mint Rain yarn in Ocean Depth.

Jasmin is working on a hat for Andrew out of Jade Sapphire Cashmere, and making slow progress.

Gigi is also working on the "Je suis prest"colorway Vanilla socks, from Gingertwist Studio in Edinburgh which lives in her tartan bag from the Caithness Craft Collective.

 Gigi has finished knitting the Wild Iris cowl from the Book of Cowls by Sivia Harding. She is knitting it out of Bijou Basin Ranch's Himalayan Trail in the "Sassenach" colorway #kiltmenowKAL.

Jasmin talks about the Leslie Wind shawl latch.

Gigi is planning to knit 52 preemie hats in 2015 and is doing a crochet edge on one of them.
And she has started the Cletus out of Beastly Crochet in Manos.

 In Stitches:(20:33)

Gigi is loving her Katarina jacket, and reminiscing about the Einstein jacket out of the The Knit Stitch, by Sally Melville, that she used to wear all the time.

Jasmin has been wearing her Looped Loop cowl, and her Citrus Mondo Cable cardi, and she enthuses about her Mondo Cable cardi, out of Abstract Fiber Miro.

Genevieve has been wearing her  Playful Stripes cardigan ("Annie Sweater", from Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf), and her Molly hat.

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Participants: post a picture to the ravelry forum, or to instagram with the #operationsockdrawer, have your ravelry name on your instagram profile. Feel free to double dip your projects.

Projects will be judged on originality and general delightfulness.

Next week's prize is a skein of Lollipop Yarns in the colorway: Breakers

We are co-hosting the Countdown to Outlander Knitalong on instagram,  #countdowntooutlander, #kiltmenowKAL. This has to be creatively related to the Outlander series.  Getting help from pocket Jamie is encouraged.

This is an instagram contest, so please make sure to use the appropriate hashtags.

This is being co-hosted by Maria from Subway Knits, CC from Geeky Girls Knit, and Kristin from YarnGasm.

Prizes for this contest are two braids of fiber and two skeins of yarn from Gourmet Stash in the colorways "Time Traveler" and "Waterweed".

Our annual Do Some Good contest has begun! Do some good on a local, national or global level, post it to the thread, maybe you'll win a prize! But you'll definitely do some good, and that's awesome. The contest will close1/21/2015.

Winners will be chosen on the basis of originality and delightfulness. Also, your charity needs to benefit others than your immediate friends and family.

For the first hundred entries, the prizes are:

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 - An Erin Lane Bag
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For each additional 50 entries, we will add another prize.

Mother Knows Best:(30:48)

This week we answer questions out of the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about
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When Knitting Attacks:(37:11)

Surprise! Nothing went wrong this week. We will try to have content for this segment next week.

This week we are purloining "Ask Us Anything" from Maria of Subway Knits.
Jasmin refers to Judith Mackenzie's Gentle Art of Plying

This week we are reviewing Vintage Design Workshop:by Geraldine Warner

We think if you liked the vintage fashions by Gretchen Hirsch this book is a phenomenal tool for adapting your knits.

Also, this would be a great resource for the Fit, Flatter, Feel Wonderful KAL (#FFFWKAL).
The author mentions pattern paper, and Gigi says that Swedish TracingPaper is quite similar.

Straw Into Gold:(55:29)

Gigi is planning to do #15in2015, spinning at least 15 minutes every night. She is enjoying spinning on her Jenkins Turkish Delight. She spun a bit on her Bosworth Spindle and found it challenging. She is also trying to spin on her Jenkins Lark Turkish spindle, but is being challenged by the fiber.

Jasmin sewed Gigi's drive band on her matchless. She thinks there may be directions on how to do this in the The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning

Jasmin is spinning her nutmeg colored fleece for her Pumpkin Ale sweater by Isolda Teague. This was inspired by the sweater that Leslie from the Knit Girllls knitted.  Also, our fleeces from the Monterey Wool Auction came back from being processed. Shari from Morro Fleece Works had offered a deal for #25 Days of Enabling, and the offer extends until February 1st.

And Sew On:(1:00:41)

Gigi has finished the "Frozen" nightgown for Genevieve , Butterick Patterns B4910

  1. Gigi, I too learned the double sewn gathering method. I gave up on this with all of the poly thread that is out there now. My current method for gathering is to zigzag over crochet cotton, I much prefer this as I never break a thread.

  2. Gigi, You mentioned that you block a mobius cowl with an ironing board. Could you give more detail how this is done?

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

I can't believe I'm already doing my April recap. I feel like I just finished writing my March update. Although this month was extremely busy, I still managed to get through 10 books. A couple of these, The Mountain Story by Lori Lansens and Inside The O'Briens by Lisa Genova, have even made it to my Favourites Shelf.

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Sep 6, 2015

Fall Beauty: Introducing Mia

I have known Mia since I was 5. She has always been fabulous and a beauty Goddess. She always did my makeup for any special event, I'm sad she lives all the way in San Diego (or just Jealous) but we decided to team up and collab on beauty posts because she's AWESOME.

For this collection of looks I really wanted to focus on how to balance wearing fall trends and fall classic pieces together!  Here I've partnered a bold deep purple lip with a soft neutral eye.
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Skin preparation is truly the most important part to achieving a flawless makeup application.  To begin I used a gentle exfoliator to remove any dead skin and get a smooth even surface.  Next I applied a vitamin c toner.  Toner is a must because it balances your skin so you don't get super oily or dry mid day plus it removes any traces of grime that your cleanser may have missed.  I follow my toner with an antioxidant serum to repair protect my skin from free radical damage. I mixed a few drops of liquid bronzer to my oil free moisturizer for an overall radiant glow! To complete my skincare regimine, I used a lightweight eye cream for hydration and it will help concealer blend easier!

I know it seems like a lot of steps, however they are really essential because if you want to have beautiful makeup you have to start with great skin!

I started with using a foundation primer.   A good primer will help your foundation blend better and stay put all day!   I applied a medium coverage liquid with a foundation brush and filed with concealer under the eyes for brightness!  Since strobing is a fun trend now I went with a peachy gold highlighter on my cheekbones and blended it with a warm orange blush.  This is one of my favorite cheek combinations!

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I used a loose brow powder to fill in a few sparse areas and finished with a tinted brow gel.  This is my go to brow for a quick polished look for my naturally full brows.
For the eyes I wanted to keep it simple and classic since the lip color is very bold.
After applying an eyeshadow primer I used a warm brown shadow in my  crease then blended a nude shadow onto my lid.  To add a bit more dimension I worked a deep chocolate brown into the outer corner. I applied a very thin liquid black liner to the upper lashline for framing the eye. On the lower lash line I paired a nude liner on the inner rim with a purple pencil smudged underneath to complete the look. I chose this color palette because it's easy to wear and it will compliment your entire fall wardrobe!

I mixed a couple of colors together to get this deep smoky purple lip! Since I didn't have a liner to compliment this shade,  I used an eyeliner of a similar color for a liner.  Also to make the finish more matte, I pressed a translucent loose powder on top.

This is a great look to wear during the fall season plus by partnering a classic eye with a vivid lip trend you will look polished and chic!

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As we wait the final midterm election results today, let us reflect on Jesus’ message of not condemning your neighbors — not even the ones you intensely dislike? or hate — but instead, loving them, caring for them if it is in your power, and most of all, praying for their wellness and that Holy Spirit will guide their decisions with Love.

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Sunday, October 9, 2016

Rules for Others to Live By

Title:  Rules for Others to Live By:  Comments and Self-Contradictions
Author:  Richard Greenberg
Publication Information:  Blue Rider Press. 2016. 320 pages.
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Opening Sentence:  "Everything in this book is true."

Favorite Quote:  "The best thinking says 'the self' is a fiction (I have a piece about that), yet it's a fiction that we all believe, our most intimate experience. Maybe it's nothing more than our tendency to repeat. Maybe we repeat because when we do, we recognize the behavior and the familiarity is comforting. So the self is just the consolation of our tendencies."

The subtitle of this book reads "comments and contradictions." So, of course, the first question is whose comments? This book must be read with an understanding of the perspective. Richard Greenberg is a Tony Award winning playright who makes New York City his home. He has also twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for drama. This book is a collection of his rumination on incidents from his life and observations on the New York lifestyle.

The book begins with an introduction of sorts, stating the author's definition of himself as an urban recluse and an explanation of why he never writes personal essays. The rest of the book groups personal essays loosely into sometimes cryptically named topics like manifesto, city, city friends, storytelling, health/education, city friends (new and updated), and several dead women of whom I was fond.

I am clearly not the right reader for this book. I am not entirely sure what the point is. Perhaps, I am missing the theater background. Perhaps, I am missing the New York background. Any which way, I neither get it nor find myself interested.

First and foremost, this book is marketed as a collection of essays. For some sections comprising only a handful of sentences, calling them an essay is stretching the definition. Some consecutive sections comprise a description of a single incident; again, the need to breakup into sections is unclear to me. Personal journal entries, perhaps, but not essays.

Second, the book description states, "he shares lessons from his highly successful writing career, observations from two long decades of residence on a three-block stretch of Manhattan, and musings from a complicated and occasionally taxing social life." I find the book to be mostly musings and observations; I do not walk away with lessons. I do not even walk away with the feeling that the objective is to convey a lesson. An occasional moment stands out, but for the most part, it just is thoughts meandering through life.

Third, the book description also uses an interesting combination of words - subversive, hopeful, and life-affirming - to describe the different essays. Again, unfortunately, I discover none of that in my reading of the book. It seems rather just ramblings about whatever comes to mind at the time of writing. I do make it all the way through the book, but it is a challenge.

Finally, some of the essays are self-serving. One in particular stands out. It begins as follows. "As an artist, I am incapable of selling out. I know because I've failed at it so many times." Further on, the essay comments on "problems in my efforts to write lucrative crap." Unfortunately, the essay also pokes fun at authors who by inference have "sold out" by writing "lucrative crap." Fun at a colleague's expense, particularly by name, is not for me.

I leave with the idea that either the book is trying too hard to be clever or I am not clever enough to get it. Either way, this one is not the reading experience for me.

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they will see us waving from such great heights

here i am again, up on the rooftop of my building. the door seems to be open quite a lot lately and there is no nosy neighbour in sight. i could get used to this, it's so much easier to mount up a couple flights of stairs rather than walking around aimlessly around the neighbourhood trying to find a good spot for pictures. but anyway, moving on, can you believe someone was going to throw this bag away? like they say, one man's garbage is another man's treasure. luckily the bag was saved by one of the girls at work who thought this was something i would like. and i did, i love it! i immediately thought it would go really well with my patchwork dress. i've had this dress for a couple of years now and it was created by a local designer. i think this is quite a pretty pairing. you might have also noticed my nails are painted red. summer is when i break up the reign of black and purple nail polish, just because i embrace colors more easily when the weather is hot.

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the stars are never far away

It's been a while since I last put together an all black outfit. this actually used to be my uniform for a couple of years in high school. in the meantime I learned how to embrace color but still go back to my conform zone from time to time. the heart shaped sunglasses are an instant mood lifter and they never fail. I am super in love with David Bowie's new video. check it out and you will recognize some familiar faces. Andrej Pejic is my absolute favorite model. here's to androgyny in it's most beautiful form!

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Mike Barnicle and Sen. Mark Warner on the President's proposed trade agreement

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), member of the United States Senate Committee on Finance, joins Morning Joe and talks with Mike Barnicle about President Barack Obama’s proposed trade agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “A lot of people, with regard to the trade pact that’s on the table in both the House and the Senate, figure they have no social contract now because of NAFTA and what’s happened to so many manufacturing jobs in this country. What’s your feeling about the trade pact right now? What is its future?,” asks Mike of Sen. Warner. Hear the Senator's response here. Only on MSNBC.

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More Troops to Afghanistan?

“Senator…the President of the United States has ceded policy control of Afghanistan to Secretary Mattis. Everyone has great respect for Secretary Mattis, but apparently, there will be an increase in the United States troop level sent to Afghanistan. My question to you is: What do you figure the objective is at this stage of a 16-year-long war? And do you agree with the idea of the President basically sitting on the sidelines as far as Afghan policy goes?” asks Morning Joe senior contributor Mike Barnicle of Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) during a conversation about the ongoing Afghanistan war. Hear Sen. Reed explain why the President’s decision “shows his failure to understand the complexities of these problems and the need for intervention and constant supervision.” Only on MSNBC.

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Does anybody online care about the actual thing? I mean real brick-and-mortar gaming establishments. Is anybody still fascinated with all the glitter and glitz of Las Vegas if they don’t have any impending trip planned? I believe that the new online gaming establishments might be affecting that jolt of adrenalin that flows through all souls landing at McCarran International. Well, perhaps not the under 21 souls that have claimed their place in Las Vegas Land. Their parents bring them to get a grand time after they have tired of yanking the tots into Disney. Now they float in make-believe oceans or lazy rivers at places like Mandalay Bay. There are rides, shows, history classes, architectural wonders, and much more. This you can not do online.

But still, for he or she that succeeds to bet a bet either solo or in a group, the world wide web is much more economical to travel to. The expense of a plane ride (or even a full tank of gasoline ) is more significant than a flight up the stairs. In reality, take away the invoices for travel, accommodation, food, and entertainment for the entire family, and you have a great little kitty to play with. Never mind that the household is complaining about their loss of a holiday.

Well, I don’t understand. I am still in favor of the actual thing. Yes, it’s an attempt to get to a hotel – Nevada or elsewhere. Yes, it is expensive to travel and stay. But this is all about memories. Even if you go alone, it is about your experience of sights, sounds, and touch. Well, all of the senses. That’s a lot more powerful than a keyboard and monitor. Win or lose; you’re sure to have some fun doing it on holiday. You will change the routine. You will be a social creature just by walking through a casino or a racetrack, interacting with cashiers, wait staff, other players, etc.

So when the time comes to discover that casino, check the internet for sites that enable you to find one near you. Some of them can help determine where, if any, areas of gambling or betting are regarding your property, motel, or resort while on the road or where you find yourself. Put in your place, insert just how far (miles) you are willing to travel to discover a casino, and allow the search function to help you find the closest casinos. You will have a map of this one(s) you select also. Now there’s an experience much better than a trip upstairs. Get out there and do the real thing!

When gambling online, pick the casino website carefully to avoid being scammed. Review the website wisely. Do not just give your credit card number to the first site you see on the internet. Take the time to ask yourself those questions:

*Is the website authentic? Look if it’s government licensed. Otherwise, locate another website.

*Does the site have twenty-four-hour toll-free customer service support? If not, start looking for other sites.

*For slot machines and pokers, what are their smallest denomination? Search for a variety in denominations. They ought to have nickels, quarters, dollars in addition to five-dollar machines.

*How many variations of video poker do they provide? They ought to have at least three since this will be your basis that the website has cash for the software to pay you your winnings.

*Does the casino website have a place to record and keep track of purchases and cash out?

*What about client care? Test them. By granting them an email with a question, you can assess their customer support.

*Does this site have an excellent reputation? What applications does it use? Understand how to collect your winnings. They ought to have detailed information about it.

*How many times will it take for you to claim your winnings? Specific sites require that you send them an email stating your request. Others give payouts just once a month, and others every two weeks.

*What are the rules about bonuses?

When gambling online, here are a few pointers that should be of help:

*, Do your homework. Play at authentic sites.

*Allot a budget to get a day’s game. Never go beyond that funding.

*Gamble only with money which you can afford to lose. Do not bet the money allocated for your home rental. You are going to be needing help if you play this way.

*Never mix alcohol and gaming. They don’t work together.

*Your information is to be protected at all times. When signing up, notice that the casino should have a protected and information encrypted connection. Identity theft is rampant online.

*Spend ample time studying to get accustomed to the game.

*Perform by statistics. Know the chances of the game. Examine it by numbers. Hunches don’t have any part in gambling.

  • stick to the game. Never mind the gimmicks. Side bets, the “crapless craps” are extended as a way to lure you to invest more so that the casino will make more cash.

*Know when to call it quits. If you’re already winning, then stop. Do not try to acquire more; you might wind up a big loser. If you’re already losing more than your allocated daily budget, then stop. There’s always another day.

*Expect you could lose the game. Casinos are in the business since they set the rules so that the home’s win is essential. Usually, they have the advantage over you.

The truth is that ninety-eight percentage of casino gaming was created for recreation. Therefore, play to enjoy. To be amused, you invest money. If it goes to a point where it’s no longer enjoyable for you, where you perform outside your way, then stop now, or else you might be unable to stop later.


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Jinty - LMS 3F Steam-Outline Electric + Click image to enlarge

'Jinty' is the nickname given to the former British LMS Railway Fowler 3F tank locos, some 422 of which were built between 1924 and 1931. They were used for shunting, banking and light freight and passenger trains.

As an electric locomotive, you get great power at-hand, with extremely low maintenance! Available in 7.25" gauge, these locomtives are a great size striking the balance between portability and heavy haulage. With a 2kw 48v power system, this loco will haul four loaded 7.25" gauge carriages on most tracks.

These engines feature:

  • Key operated disable switch
  • Power connector for driving car mounted battery
  • 'Break away' disable feature
  • Improved Hand Held tether control.
  • MTS MU (Multiple Unit) Control System. This enables two or more engines to be coupled together and driven by the one driver. Power and control jumper cables link the locos together. Compatible with all MTS MU engines.

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Measurements and Specifications
Gauge    7.25"
1.5" : 1ft
Performance and Control
Powered?    Yes
Motors    2 x 1000w
Control    MTS Electronic Controllers
Multi-unit ready?    Standard
Maximum load    18 adults
Top speed    9km/h
Equipment and Fittings
Bearings    Ball Bearings
Drive    Chain and Rod
Suspension    Spring
Brake(s)    Regenerative
Wheel type    Machined Steel (Not Castings)
Wheel configuration    0-6-0
Enthusiasts' Notes on "Real World Equivalent" of this item
Date manufactured    1924
Regions in service    UK - LMS
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Monday, July 27, 2020

Vermont Wagyu 1 Pound Burger

Vermont Wagyu from Spring Rock Farm in Vermont sent me 1 pound Burger which arrives in vacuum-sealed packages and you get 2-3 servings per pound which retail for $14. The beef has no added hormones, no unnecessary antibiotics, pasture-raised and grass-fed.

My Opinion: This is tasty burger and I cooked it on the grill and had some issues with it falling apart but it still ended up tasting amazing and some of the best burgers I have had in a while. This is great to order since the USA keep having to go into lockdown and having a hard time finding meat at the local supermarket during this coronavirus pandemic.
What is Wagyu? The literal translation of “Wagyu” is “Japanese cow” but don’t be deceived by the simplicity of its name. This coveted Japanese beef tastes, unlike any other meat you have tried. It has an incredible depth of flavor, predominantly because of the impressive marbling of its fat. The marbling is a result of centuries as a working cattle used in agriculture.

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

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E1011 Labs Starter Kit is perfect for the first-time user or CBD connoisseur. It includes the Elon device, Stem Uplift, and Stem Relax. The ...


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Pineapple Technology Development Division (BPTN)

The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board, through the establishment of Bahagian Pembangunan Teknologi Nanas (BPTN) has the purpose of providing support to the development of pineapple industry in locations which have already been identified. The said support can be defined as a centre for pineapple seed breeding and production (pineapple tendril). In addition to that, the Bahagian Pembangunan Teknologi Nanas (BPTN) is a reference centre for the pineapple farming technology and verification to new technologies in pineapple cultivation through the joint-venture attempt with researchers in aspects of agronomy and increase of product from pineapple waste materials.

The Pineapple Farming Technology Development Centre is divided into 4 sub projects based on respective locations; Bahagian Pembangunan Teknologi Nanas (BPTN) in Alor Bukit, Pekan Nanas Johor which is the main centre of BPTN, followed by the Bahagian Pembangunan Teknologi Nanas (BPTN) in Sg.Tong , Setiu Terengganu. The management and implementation of each BPTN covers Technology Developments, Development/Maintenance and Construction of Office Building and Quarters.

Providing contribution and support to pineapple development industry especially seedling activities, as technology reference and testing section / demonstration regarding input agriculture material purpose and pineapple verification.

Emerge as a major reference centre for global Pineapple Industry Development Model which has a perfect industry network for plantation technology, after-harvest, upstream and downstream processing industry, up to the agriculture tourism industry.

1.As a reference centre or Transfer Of Technology (TOT) to investors, pineapple farming entrepreneurs, Government agencies, tourists and IPTA/IPTS students in aspects of pineapple technology technical and technology especially on peat soil.
2.To fulfill the requirements and demands of pineapple seeds for supply throughout Malaysia. Current pineapple seeds being supplied are N36 , Josapine and seeds which have the potential for domestic and foreign markets.
3.As a plot location for observation of pineapple plantation or demonstration/trial plot based on the smart-partnership concept with researchers related to the study of cultivation technology, cultivation model, improvement of seed, usage of new agriculture input, and etc.
4.Establishing a collection centre for various variety of pineapples (plasma-generated plot) and plot for pineapple seed verification from the local region and international region.
5.As a pineapple-based Agro-Tourism Centre which possess an interesting tourism belt of commercial value. Agro-tourism products which have been indentified includes homestay, pineapple museum, pineapple IKS, jungle tracking, mountain bike and etc.
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– Pengurusan Ladang

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– Infrastruktur ladang (perparitan)

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1.2 Khazanah nanas

– Janaplasma (nanas komersil dan ornamental)

– Bromeliad

– Kelulut

1.3 Projek Kluster Pengeluaran Nanas Lestari (KNAL)

2.1 Pentadbiran

– Aset

– Kewangan

– Sumber Manusia

– Pentadbiran

2.2 Agropelancongan

2.3 Landskap

– Pejabat

– Kuarters

– Ladang

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Worldwide Shortage of Isoniazid (INH)

The CDC announced Jan. 28, 2013 that there is a worldwide shortage of INH or Isoniazid.  Wonder if it's still on? Here is the latest I could find.

January 2013 - Recommendations for Drug Allocation, Tuberculosis Prevention, and Patient Care During Isoniazid Shortages, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

January 2014 - American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Drug Shortages (listing Isoniazid)

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Orthopedic shoes correct issues

Orthopedic shoes correct issues

As people age their body breaks down a bit including their feet. Orthopedic shoes can rectify issues with your feet whether young or old. Unlike in the past, orthopedic shoes come in a number of stylish options. Your podiatrist can measure your feet to identify the type of foot condition one is suffering from and offer a solution that will get your feet back in ship shape. Most walk an average of 5,000 to 10,000 steps per day so one will want to have proper coverage on their feet and ankle to avoid leg and feet pain. Injuries and problems can occur due to lifting something, bending, kneeling, or standing for a long period of time.

Orthotic Shoes will cater to your arches, assist in realigning your foot, and cushion your heels. They provide ample room for your toes and often times are available in widths not offered in regular shoes. The support provided aids in your health as the needed blood flow stimulation is made available as well as helping those with flat feet. Orthopedic shoe features include breathable uppers, flexible outsoles, removal insoles to customize to each individual wearer, molded memory foam foot beds, outsoles with extra traction, and padded collars.

Orthopedic shoes can prevent foot deformities and can increase the stability of your joints, ankle, and foot. If your foot mechanics are abnormal then orthopedic shoes will work well to correct it. In addition, orthopedic shoes will bring back your ability to run, jump, and walk while at the same time reduce the swelling and pain related to your feet. If diabetic, the necessary room in an orthopedic shoe assists in preserving the arch, and will increase the circulation one will obtain, which in the end, could save the wearer from losing their foot. The mobility one will gain helps out those that suffer from flat feet, plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoe, and heal spurs as well.

Sex Toys in a Relationship

Sex Toys in a Relationship

When you’re in a relationship, things can get dull and boring over time. This is especially true if you’ve been married for awhile. While it might seem a bit weird to an otherwise conservative couple, using an adult toy is great for spicing things up. There are a range of different toys you can purchase, from sex toys to bondage products that totally transform your love making and take it to the next level. The beauty about buying an adult toy is that they’re relatively cheap and can fit anyone’s interests.

Before you make the decision to purchase an adult toy, talk with your partner to see what they’d like to use in the relationship. You don’t want to look awkward by whipping out a large adult toy when your partner knows nothing about it. You can buy these products either from a local adult store or online. The beauty about buying your toys online as opposed to stopping by a local store is that you’ll have the items shipped discreetly to your front door in a plain unmarked box. This is great for couples who aren’t necessarily comfortable with exploiting their sexual endeavors. Sex toys

You might also be surprised at how inexpensive the majority of sex toys can be. Sure, you can spend hundreds on a particular adult toy, but there are lots of products that are inexpensive and budget-friendly. If you use an online site to order your items, look for sales, deals and promotional codes that you can use during the checkout process. Most stores have special sales for holiday weekends, so you’ll want to keep an eye out for deals you can take advantage of to reduce the amount you’d spend on a great product. Spicing up your relationship requires more than spending additional time together. You need to try brand new things and not be afraid to experiment with toys you’ve never used before. It can seem weird at first, but you’ll find that you actually reach for these toys regularly once you get the hang of using them and you’ll find that they enhance your experience with your partner.

Mould Removal Services in Melbourne

Mould Removal Services in Melbourne

Mould that naturally occurs in the environment is basically harmless to a human being. Mould produces environmental friendly bacteria that helps sustain the ecosystem that supports our survival. However, mould growth inside the confines of your house should be a cause for alarm, and you should immediately seek help from mould removal Melbourne professionals once you detect it. In an enclosed environment like a house, mould growth poses a number of health hazards to the inhabitants of that particular house. If you suspect the growth of mould in your house, the most appropriate course of action should be to get in touch with a mould removal Melbourne specialist because if left unchecked, the effects could be tragic.Preventing Mould Growth in Your House

Removing and remediating mould growth can be expensive, so a homeowner’s best line of defence is the prevention of mould growth. We all know the key ingredient of the growth of mould inside a house is water. Therefore, you can use this to your advantage and avert a potential disaster in the form of mould infestation. The alternative is to hire the services of a mould removal Melbourne professional to remediate this problem this problem that you can so prevent without breaking the bank. All you need to do to take the necessary steps to prevent dampness in your house.

Keeping Surfaces in Dry in the House

Dampness in the house can be as a result of broken pipes or other appliances in the house. Regular inspection by a plumbing professional is recommended. It’s hard to detect broken pipes within the walls; the leak may be small and gradual, so by the time you detect it, the damage has already been done. Mould growth will have already spread beneath the surfaces which might require the mould removal Melbourne experts to replace the entire drywall, which will be very expensive.

Household appliances such as the air conditioner and washing machines need to be inspected because sometimes they leak, especially if they are old. That leakage will create dampness and encourage the growth and quick spread of mould. The air conditioner, if it’s not properly maintained, can condense the air around it to create moisture which will cause the growth and spread of mould in the house. If you detect the growth of mould in your house, contact a mould removal Melbourne expert before you do anything else. There are many types of mould, and some of them are highly toxic, don’t touch it. Wait for the arrival of professional help.

Brand boosting with promo air fresheners

Brand boosting with promo air fresheners

Promotional products are a very efficient and inexpensive way to boost the reputation and recognition of your brand. When potential customers or current customers own something with your business name on it, they are reminded of just what it is your business does and what it stands for. Certain products, such as promo air fresheners, are especially important to your business marketing because they have plentiful advertising space and are actually useful to your customers. They’re not just for appearance. They serve an honestly useful purpose in the lives of customers.

Promotional air fresheners can be branded in different shapes, sizes, and varieties. They are especially popular in car-related businesses such as car dealerships, car repair shops, and even salvage yards. Non-car related businesses can sell promo air fresheners for the home in distinct shapes and sizes that allow for a large amount of business information to be printed on the air freshener. Branding the promo air fresheners is extremely easy and can be done in bulk amounts.

If you’ve been wondering how to add some intriguing advertising weapons to your marketing arsenal, promo air fresheners might be just the thing you’re looking for. Because they can be customized in so many different ways these days, the sky is the limit for what you can do here. Go with a promotional company that allows you to brand your products in as unique a way as possible so that it has your specific business motto and information in prominent places that customers can easily access if they ever need to give you a call for services or products.

Promo air fresheners continue to be one of the most popular promotional products thanks to their usefulness, pleasantness, and little something extra that they add to the lives of a business’s customers. Air fresheners themselves are just pleasant type products that add something nice to life. When you brand them with your business name, you get a promotional product that really does have a huge impact on your customers. Your brand name becomes associated with something that smells great and in some cases even looks good in the home or car thanks to the flexibility in air freshener shapes.

You can brand promo air fresheners of many different kinds. Car air fresheners usually hang from the car mirror in the center of the car, a location that’s perfect for advertising to passengers in a customers car. Everyone who sees that air freshener knows your business is the reason for the pleasant smell. Keep in mind that not all air fresheners are as good as others, so make sure you get one that is popular with your customers!

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