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Stem cells are the body’s repair cells. They have the ability to divide and differentiate into many different types of cells based on where they are needed throughout the body. Stem cells can divide and turn into tissues such as skin, fat, muscle, bone, cartilage, and nerve. They even possess the ability to replicate into organs such as the heart, liver, intestines, pancreas, etc.
The second type of stem cell is the adult stem cell. These stem cells are called multipotent, which means they can differentiate into closely related cell lines, but they are not capable of creating a complete organ. Adult stem cells are found in the bone marrow, adipose tissue (fat), skin, liver, blood vessels, and neurons. Contrary to embryonic stem cells, there are no moral or ethical concerns in harvesting these cells, activating them, and reintroducing them back to the patient in areas where healing and regeneration are needed.
The day of the procedure, the veterinarian will anesthetize your pet and perform a surgical procedure to remove a few tablespoons of fat. This is a quick and simple procedure that is generally easier than performing a spay. The fat will then be processed to remove the stem cells. Processing generally takes a couple of hours. After the stem cells have been collected, your pet will be sedated and the stem cells will be administered into the affected joints and/or into the bloodstream.
We expect you to see results! While we know every animal is different and there are no guarantees, we have seen positive clinical improvement in 95% of our arthritis cases. Some owners have even reported seeing a difference in as little as a week! While quick results are possible, we expect you to begin seeing improvement within the first 90 days following treatment. Really bad arthritis may require multiple injections, so banking your extra cells is always a possibility!
As with any procedure that involves anesthesia, there is always a risk. However, the stem cells are coming from your pet and are being re-administered back to your pet. There is no risk of an allergic reaction. Rarely there might be a mild immune reaction in the injected joint that should subside within a day or two. Stem cells treatments are a safe, alternative method for treating your pet.


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I had some leftover au jus in the freezer from a french dip sandwich recipe. I decided to make French Onion Soup, a small salad and some crusty bread.
I started by sautéing 3 sliced onions in a pot with some olive oil.
Then I added 2 cloves of minced garlic and dried thyme.
After the onions caramelized a bit, I added the thawed broth. I added more water to fill the pot and a cube of beef broth, then salt and pepper to taste.
I filled out bowls and added shredded mozzarella to the top because that’s what I had in the fridge.
For the salad, I picked up these tasty baby greens from Trader Joe’s. I love kale, and this mixture of baby kale, spinach, and swiss chard was irresistible.
I had some hard boiled eggs in the fridge, so I diced up a couple and topped the salads.
Then I drizzled some Olive Garden Italian Dressing on top. I think that’s what made it so good!
Put it all together with some ciabatta bread and it made a very easy Makeshift Meal. Yum!

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It's based on a bag in the "Quilting in No Time" book I got for Christmas. The original bag has a round base, but it wouldn't have been big enough. So I made mine with a rectangle shaped base. I'm not overly happy with the handles, but the rest of it is brill (even if I say so myself!). There was a genius idea in the book for marking the stitching line for the actual quilting bit. It was to use masking tape, and it worked like a charm. I'll definitely use it again.
In true Blue Peter fashion, the flowery fabric is an old duvet cover swiped from my Mum and Dad; and the green fabric is a pillow case from Ikea. I have loads left, and for my next trick intend to make a cover for my sewing machine.
I'd already started to put stuff in it when I thought of taking a photo. There's a lot more stuff in it now, and it's fairly tidied up my desk!
I'm now about half way through the back of Angostura. The cable on the back is beautiful. I think I'll do a bit more of it tonight.
As mentioned in my last post, I have cast-on a sock. It's called Serpentine, and is from Socks from the Toe-Up by Wendy Johnston. I haven't done too much of it though, and don't have a photo of it.
And on Friday I finally made a proper effort to learn to crochet. I am now an expert on Extended Double Crochets; but I think that warrants a post of it's own.
Great bag. I like the masking tape idea, I must remember that one.
That is a lovely looking bag - you are getting so good with your sewing machine! You can never have too many bags in my view - for all those WIPs!!! I'm not a huge fan of toe up socks - I don't find that they fit as well as cuff down. Must be my feet!!!
I love the clever cable at the back of Angostura. Yours looks wonderful! This post made me add it to my queue (I already had it hearted).

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Mississippi Lake affords a varied lifestyle, close to nature, with water sports at our front door. Our residents and visitors continue to send us their favourite lake photos. We invite you to browse our gallery and share our love of the lake.
Please send your photo as an attachment to an email to MLA. Be sure to include the date the photo was taken, what part of the lake it was taken, the name of the photographer, and any additional info you might wish to add.
Lake Mississippi is home to numerous species of birds. Migrating birds, year-round birds, swans, geese, ducks, loons, etc.
Jo Ellen's photo of a Great Blue Heron in Code Bay, 27 August, 2012.
Frank Mills' photo of a couple of Trumpeter Swans along the river near the Lake Avenue boat launch, 7 March 2013.
Trumpeters are rare visitors to these parts. They are the largest water birds in the world.
Daniel Van Klei's photo of the trumpeter Swans, 7 March 2013.
Jo Ellen's photo of a pair of Loon Babies with their Mom from her kayak, behind her house in Code Bay, 19 June 2014.
Ed Carew's photo of a Loon and her young.
Linda Carew's photo of a group of Loons congregating on Ebbs Bay, 28 July 2013.
This is an unusual sight as loons are normally live in pairs and are very territorial.
A mother duck and eight (or nine?) babies.
Jo Ellen's photo of a Bald Eagle on Greig Island in the Big Lake, 20 June 2014.
Jo Ellen's photo of an Osprey nest in her yard on Twin Oaks Point, 20 June 2014.
Jo Ellen's photo of a Common Tern nest behind her house in Code Bay, 20 June 2014.
Jo Ellen's photo of a Great Horned Owl in Code Bay, 27 August, 2012.
We have our share of bears, moose, racoon, fox, otter, etc. Some are cute, some are cute but scary, some are a nuisance, but hey... we are all trying to share a piece of paradise that is our lake.
John Kenny's photo of a moose in his back yard on Ebbs Bay Road, 26 August 2013.
Ed Carew's photo of a River Otter eating a frog in front of his place on Ebb's Bay.
Over the next 15 minutes or so, the otter dove down, then re-appeared with various snacks.
For many people, these aren't so cute. But, they are a vibrant part of our ecosystem.
Jo Ellen's photo of a Snapping Turtle, 20 June 2014.
Jo Ellen's photo of a Snapping Turtle and a Painted Turtle, 20 June 2014.
A snapping Turtle in her nest.
Patricia took this photo of turtles hatching at her home off Knowlton Place by the lake.
Patricia took this photo of newborn turtles. They helped get 44 of them to the lake.
The lake provides spectacular vistas any time of the day, but the wonderful gold and crimson hues at daybreak or at the end of another great day really are something to behold.
Sunrise from Rathwell Shore: Brenda Bennett, 30 Sep 2016.
This picture was taken from the Ebbs Bay shoreline of Big Lake on November 15, 2015.
The sunsets from our home are spectacular.
Andre Langlois' photo of a rainbow over Code Bay at sunset, 31 May 2015.
Anne Gourlay-Langlois' photo of late afternoon over Code Bay, 9 Oct 2015.
Anne Gourlay-Langlois' photo of sunrise from Rathwell Shore, 24 Oct 2015.
Anne Gourlay-Langlois' photo of sunset from Rathwell Shore, 16 Dec, 2015.
Boating, fishing, swimming, skiing, canoeing, kayaking..... did we miss any?

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text: Handcrafted in the mountains of Germany, this charming decorative matchbox is crafted with utmost attention to detail. Featuring a rabbit hard at work in her tiny workshop, meticulously painting eggs in anticipation for the Easter season. A small treasure that is sure to make a big impact-it is a wonderful and whimsical addition to ornamental Easter scenes.


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If you want to gain muscle and get fit, lifting weights is the best option. In general, using free weights is considered to be the most effective way to add muscle, since free weights are good for doing compound lifts such as the deadlift and squat – which work out your core quite effectively.
However, not everyone has the option or the knowledge to use free weights. The good news is that you can add muscle with machines too. The old perception that free weights are the only way to add muscle mass is outdated. Machines have improved a lot in recent years and you can add muscle with them safely and effectively. Lets take a look at the best gym machines for muscle gains.
The smith machine is a versatile machine that allows you to do a lot of the major lifts, while ensuring that your muscles move within the right plane. This helps to keep your form correct, and reduces the risk of injury while you are learning the lifts. To put on quality muscle mass, you should squat, bench press and deadlift. A smith machine can help you with some of those.
Other lifts, such as rows and flyes, can also be done with machines. Cable machines are great for intermediate lifters because they offer a wider range of motion, and this means that they can help to activate more of the stabilizing muscles. In the long run this will make you feel stronger and will help to strengthen the your secondary muscle groups. This will add functional strength and help your body to better cope with the demands of day-to-day life.
Machines are great for isolation exercises – things like preacher curls and leg extensions can be done very easily on machines, building up strength in the biceps and in your legs in a highly targeted fashion. Once you have a good strength base it is well worth working on these exercises to build symmetry and mass. However, most beginners should not focus on isolation exercises.
As you can see there is no one best machine for muscle gains. Which machines you use the most will depend on your goals and the muscles that you are working on. You should look for a gym that has a wide range of machines, and build a program that covers all the major muscle groups.
If you’re rowing a boat or pounding the surf in a dragon boat, you quickly learn that your core muscles are one of the main areas of your body at work.
By ‘core muscles’ we basically mean that set of muscles down the center of your body, they are the support structure of your body and mainly consist of the belly area muscles and those in the mid and lower areas of the back. Without strength in these not only are we prone to sports injury but can lack even healthy posture.
Believe it or not, we all have 6-pack abs. The only problem is, that these abs are hidden underneath those fats. However, you don’t need to get stuck with layers of fat – there are various abdominal exercises to help you bring out that 6-pack that many of us have dreamed of.
Many of us, particularly men, think that doing more exercise is always better – however, this is not the case at all times. When it comes to achieving lean abs, you have to remember that the quality of your workout routine matters beyond anything else. Regardless of how many repetitions you make, if you’re doing it the wrong way, you won’t end up rock solid abs.
It is essential that you understand that more isn’t ALWAYS better.
Diet is so important to all kinds of fitness. You need the right fuel to not only get the best out of working your muscles, but also to repair and grow them. Food can provide everything you need so long as you understand how things work – it is worth studying nutrition in detail for any serious sports person. Supplements can help a great deal too, but it is a very confusing area with a lot of expensive but poor quality products on the market. Seek out independent reviews online using your favorite search engine or by using sites like workoutsupplementreviews.com if you’re not sure about a product. It could save you a lot of money and disappointment. You can also get some more general information on their blog here too.
Another mistake many commit is that they tend to focus on one area. Either they concentrate on their lower abs, leaving their sides and upper abdomen unbalanced, or the other way around. Avoid doing this for an efficient exercise routine.
Unless you are specifically trying to lose weight, stop watching your weight! You want to achieve greater strength, fitness and injury resistance. So stop focusing on the weighing scale and start concentrating on things that matter more than watching your weight.
Now that you’re aware on what these common mistakes are, it’s time to list some common abdominal exercises that work those core areas. Examples of these are crunch, reverse crunch, reverse, oblique and crossover crunches, knee raise, plank and barbell rollout.
The majority of these exercises will help you strengthen and reveal those muscles possibly hiding under a layer of ‘long term stored energy’ (fat!). It is important for you to remember though, that one exercise might work for you, and may not reveal results for other people. Each routine should be tailored to your body type, diet, lifestyle and the type of boat fitness you need.
When performing these exercises, focus on your core, watch your diet and make sure that you get enough rest. Failure to do so may cause delayed results, and may even have an enormous impact on your goals. These exercises can help you achieve a solid core and even reveal those 6-pack abs, but remember, that it’s not just the exercises that matter most. You have to condition your body, do these exercises consistently and set your goals – those are the only ways to help you have those lean, washboard abs most men seem to dream of having, and to get the kind of fitness that will give you a solid foundation for all kinds of rowing and dragon boating.
Unless you happen to be part of a competitive sailing team, you generally don’t hear anyone talk about getting fit to enjoy boating. Yes, we’re talking about your personal strength and fitness, not how fit the boat is to move from A to B without actually sinking.
Now obviously certain types of boating are going to require a lot more strength and a much higher level of fitness than others. Sailing generally is going to require some muscle strength. Blasting away in a dragon boat will make every ounce of muscle in your body burn! Whereas sitting back in a motorboat is not even going to get you out of breath. Although I would still argue that being in at least moderate shape is beneficial to pretty much any outdoor activity. After all, if you’re the captain you are in charge of everyone elses safety on your boat, and depending on how fancy that motorboat is you still have to deal with anchoring, and throwing lines out to dock.
Basic cardio fitness is good for everyone and everything. So keep your weight your down, and choose to walk whenever you can. That’s all it takes. Other than that, core strength is probably of most importance to boaters. This includes all those muscles down the center of your body that support pretty much everything else you do – everything from balance to pulling, pushing and lifting. Seriously good exercises for tightening up those core areas are planks – these are far better in my opinion than the old fashioned sit-ups and much easier to do properly without hurting yourself. Lunges are also good, as are kettle bell swings (you don’t have to use a kettle bell, you can improvise here).
You get fitter just by doing an activity anyway, but it can pay to improve those levels before you begin or at any time. Better levels of fitness can certainly make your boating life more fun and allow you to take on greater challenges.

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Thanks to the technology nowadays, markets are full of great products. Best Vinyl Cutting Machine is another wonder of tech. And technology is really keeping up to date with everything, as they're expanding and meeting customers needs more than ever before.
It's the same deal with vinyl cutter machines. Manufacturers are constantly updating cutter machines, to match the needs of the customers. If you need a vinyl cutter machine for home use or even a business use, you will be able to find some for a relatively cheap price.
As we all know, best vinyl cutting machine can be priced in thousand of dollars, still low priced ones will do a great job for your home or office use.
If you are here to learn, you've come to the right place. Because in this post, I will help you learn what are the vinyl cutter machines - if you don't know yet, what is their purpose, what will you be able to do with them and I will show you top 10 vinyl cutter machines from my personal recommendation.
What Can I Make With Vinyl Cutter?
What To Look Before Buying a Good Vinyl Cutter Machine?
The easiest explanation for a vinyl cutter machine would be a small type of machine which is controlled by a computer.
They look like a computer home printers and they have a very similar mission, so you can think of a vinyl cutter like a small printer but with a sharp blade instead of a pen.
Computer printers are controlled by the computer just like a vinyl cutter, however, printer's purpose is to print out anything we demand by using a computer while vinyl cutter has a sharp blade and he cuts out anything we demand by using a computer.
Vinyl cutter will cut out shapes in adhesive vinyl which allows you to stick it onto any surface.
Using software such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw you will be able to send the design to a vinyl cutter. You will be able to make custom designed gift cards or even pillows.
As I have mentioned before, by getting a vinyl cutter you will be able to send the wanted design to the vinyl cutter machine through the computer, which will then cut the design with a sharp blade onto the adhesive vinyl.
You will be able to choose from wide variety of colors, such as gold or silver foil which will make vinyl that simulates frosted glass, reflective or even holographic vinyl.
Only sky is the limit as you will be able to make labels & stickers which you will be able to stick onto your car, paper engineering, paints,T-shirt, prototypes, custom apparel and even silicon printing.
There are only a few limits, so you can really have a freedom and do anything you want. Being creative will help in this case, yet if you aren't a really creative person it's okay since there are plenty of ideas on the internet so all you have to do is find something you like and get to work!
As there are many different versions of vinyl cutters, we had to look for individual factors and then combine them all together to get top 10 vinyl cutter machines.
There are many more important features and details, but these are one of the most needed ones.
Size of a vinyl cutter is important because it depends on how big projects will you be working on. You will need to know what's the max size of your vinyl sheets. The bigger the vinyl sheets size - the more pricey will be the cutter, so that's something to keep in mind.
Although, I don't recommend settling down for the smallest size in a hope you won't need a bigger size ever. It's better to be ready than unable to do a project you want.
Types of materials depend on your purpose. If you want to cut only vinyl, then you can settle down with a less expensive model. However, if you want to be able to cut foil, thick plastic or even fabrics - you should consider going for a high-end model.
Again, I don't want you to settle down with the less expensive option just because you don't think you will need better features. It's better to invest some money, so later you have a piece of equipment which will meet your requirements and expectations.
Adequate support and additional parts are always of help. You will want to have a full support once you decide to purchase a vinyl cutter. If you have one vinyl cutter and it breaks down, you don't want to find yourself in a trouble.
Purchasing a vinyl cutter from a bigger brand might be a smarter idea because they will offer better support and replacement parts in the case something breaks down.
I don't recommend purchasing used out-of-date vinyl cutters because there is a higher risk for them to break down, and once they break down - you will have a hard time finding the right parts to replace.
Ease of use is very important. You want a vinyl cutter machine which will be easy to use as much as the software you will use to command the vinyl cutter. If you have experience with vinyl cutters, you can purchase a high-end model with a less user-friendly model.
However, if someone who has never used a vinyl cutter before will operate it, the best for everyone would be to go with a user-friendly model which will be easy to handle for beginners.
Type of a drive motor plays a role as well. There are stepper motors and digital servo motors. Stepper motors are older technology and they move in small steps by physical gears. As it's the mechanical option, they can be sometimes noisy and have a little loss in precision.
On the other hand, digital servo motors are newer technology and they're more economical as they allow the manufacturers to produce vinyl cutters which are more affordable.
We have taken every aspect of the best vinyl cutter machines to make this list, so you can be sure you won't miss by going for any of the cutters listed down below.
All you need to take care of now is your budget, and keep in mind your purpose for getting a vinyl cutter.
By the criteria, I have made where I have listed all the features, cons and pros of the vinyl cutter machines, I have come up with top 10 vinyl cutter machines listed down below.
This vinyl cutter is 34" which is important as I have mentioned earlier. It comes with a VinylMaster Cut software for ease access and process of designing and cutting your favorite vinyl.
This vinyl cutter won't limit your material to only a vinyl. It allows you to use any of the 60+ materials available.
It also has ability to cut even through different few layers. Thanks to the adjustable pinch rollers you will be able to use other materials such as plastic or fabric.
A blade which is inside this cutter is a respected brand Roland, so if your blade ever breaks or you experience problems - you will have access to the most economical replacement blades available.
If you decide to purchase this vinyl cutter, you will be instantly ready to start working on your vinyl.
Everything necessary is provided and it comes with this vinyl cutter. It includes vinyl rolls, transfer tapes, magnetic blades, squeegee, knife and even a lifetime phone support.
Size of 34", great software, no limitations when it comes to materials, replaceable Roland blade, everything necessary to start working immediately and a fullsupport by their agents over the phone.
I have received some complaints about the stand which is provided with the cutter, however, if you experience a problem with it - it's an easy fix.
Silhouette Cameo has always worked hard to update their vinyl cutters. This is their newest model and it comes with a bundle for starters.
It has all the necessary kit ready to begin producing vinyl. It will get you prepared with the software and templates for you to choose from.
If you aren't very creative as I have mentioned before, templates will keep you busy until you think of a design yourself. In this latest model, this vinyl cutter has a touch screen and you will also get a 1-month free membership to silhouette download store where you will find all kinds of useful templates and designs.
On top of that, you will also get $25 USD to download things from Silhouette's site. This vinyl cutter is great for beginners, because of all the extra kit which is provided and user-friendly vinyl cutter with a touch screen option.
User-friendly, provided software, it comes with free templates, 1-month free membership to download store, easy to learn and use.
There are some speculations that there might be glitches with the software. Which doesn't mean it's the vinyl cutter or software problem, but rather a computer.
It's another vinyl cutter from Silhouette. This version is a little bit older than previous one.
however, it's still great for beginners. You will get 50 digital designs to start with, $10 USD for a download store and free software for both Windows OS and Mac OS.
Silhouette Portrait will allow you to use a variety of materials including fabric, cardstock, hard plastic, paper and much more. This is a better option for beginners who don't want to spend a fortune on Silhouette Cameo, instead, they can master the craft with Silhouette Portrait first.
The portrait isn't too loud, but it's not too quiet and that's because of the mechanical stepper motors I talked about earlier. If you don't mind a little bit of noise, then you will be alright.
User-friendly great for beginners, software compatible with both OS, 50 digital designs to start with, $10 USD to use in their download store, no limitation of material, a great price.
It is a little bit tricky to use your own designs instead of the designs they have provided. However, they have a full store of their designs so if that problem occurs to you, you'll have an easy solution.
As I have stated that technology is upgrading constantly nowadays, Circut Explore Air is a real proof of that.
It has embedded Bluetooth connection for wireless cutting which will save your time sorting the cables out.
You will have a freedom to use any material from 60 available materials. You will be able to all of that by simply following their software Free Cricut Design Space, which is available for computers but also for iPad - which I find really amazing.
It looks more like a printer, and it has the ability to cut and write at the same time which is a great feature.
Wireless access which makes things faster and easier, no limitation on the material, cut and write at the same time option, free software which is available even for the iPad.
It has a potential as a powerful device, but the software just isn't delivering the very best.
Air 2 is an upgraded version of the Air which we have seen previously.
Cricut Explore has done their very best to make this model way better than the last version.
Air 2 has become a DIY machine which allows you to custom vinyl stickers, greeting cards, home decor, custom design apparel and much more. It also features a better software called Cricut Design space which is available for computers, tablets, and even mobile phones.
They didn't stop at tablets. Now you can design your favorite vinyl using your mobile phone.
Also, a great feature is Smart Set Dial which will make precise cut everything you make your own design, thanks to the calculation of the depth and pressure of vinyl cutter.
You won't be limited to any of the materials because this cutter will be able to cut 100+ different materials.
It's also wireless like a previous version so you won't need to deal with cables, just connect to it with your software, start designing and producing your custom vinyl.
Better updated version, better software, possibility to use any out of 100+ materials, custom designs, Smart Set Dial feature for precise cuts.
Software needs the internet to be able to use it. It's not a cloud software.
It is the same vinyl cutter like the previous one, however, this one comes with the bundle. You will get 100+ free images and 50+ free project ideas, however, that's not everything this bundle includes.
You will get color candy shop pen set tool kit which has all the necessary tools for creating your design, 8 sheets of vinyl with 2 sheets of transfer paper, 4 pack of glitter heat sheets of transfer paper, exclusive Craft e-Corner Vinyl and heat transfer designs.
All of that will get you right on the track and you will be ready to start producing your custom vinyl once you set the vinyl cutter up. You won't need to worry about materials, tools or designs as everything within this bundle is provided and you only need to think of the custom design you want.
However, if you aren't creative enough, you will also get a book about designs and project inspiration which will teach you and give you ideas how to make your own custom design in the future.
It looks like a printer and actually, it's even smaller than a printer, yet it's such a powerful tool.
Everything necessary for work including tools and materials are included, wireless access, software available even on your smartphone, necessary help to design own custom vinyl.
Maybe it's not user-friendly for beginners. But with some time you will learn everything and master the craft, no doubts.
We have seen two different models from Silhouette already, but Cameo 3 is the newest and the latest model out there.
It's similar to the Cameo II model, however, Cameo 3 has some improvements which will benefit the customers. At the first sight, you could have already seen that this model is a wireless cutter.
It's common that new vinyl cutters have wireless for easy access. You will also get plugs and cables for your home, just in case. It's 12 inches wide and 10 feet long, and you will be able to use any of the materials including vinyl, fabric, plastic and any other materials.
You won't have problems cutting thicker materials either such as hard plastic. Cameo 3 is available with a few different software which is good.
You will be able to use self-adjusting AutoBlade, Print & Cut, PixScan technology and you will also have an access to the Silhouette Studio Software. All of that will make the process of designing and creating way easier for you.
An improved model of Cameo II, wireless connection, no limitations on the materials, different software and technology available to help, price.
Cutter might not work correctly if you don't use the provided software.
Sizzix is one of the vinyl cutters which have an extended platform. It's nice to see that as all of the other cutters look like small printers.
It has a roller style, you will be able to use many different materials but also it's a portable vinyl cutter. Designing and creating own cards, shapes, home decors, art and much more.
The limit is your creativity, I would say. The more creative you are, the more you will be able to design and create. You will be able to use Sizzix library for inspiration and designs, but you will also be able to use any other tools.
Multi-purpose extended platform, no limitations when it comes to materials, can even cut through 6 different layers, designing and creating is easy, ability to use it with any software, access to Sizzix library, 3-years warranty, support.
I've heard from someone that Sizzix comes with small screws which don't fit very well and that's why the lifespan might be short. However, they've got new replaceable parts directly from the company after one call. So it's not a problem at all.
We have seen already this vinyl cutter, it was on this list previously, however, this cutter comes in a bundle.
I always prefer to choose a bundle, and I would always recommend it because there are so many things you get which will be necessary for your designing and creating art at some point.
And when that time comes, you will have everything ready. It's user-friendly vinyl cutter Cameo 3, the newest and the latest model. What you get with this bundle is 24 sheets of permanent Oracal 651 vinyl, 8 pack of sketch pens, auto blade, vinyl trimmer, ratchet adjustment tool and many more useful tools.
They will help you with your creation and design art. You will also have an access to 100 exclusive designs, and a bonus of $25 in downloads from Silhouette Download Store.
There is 30 days membership of Silhouette University which you will be part of where you will be able to find Cameo 3 instruction class. You will be taught how to get inspired, get the idea, create a design and finally make it art.
Everything necessary in the bundle including papers, tools, and bonus things. Good for beginners, instruction class, 100 exclusive designs to choose from, $25 USD to spend in Silhouette Download Store.
Blade cuts too deep sometimes which can cause vinyl to get destroyed.
Last on our list, but not the least important for sure. As Brother has stated, this is a home & hobby cutting machine.
It looks very like a home printer, however, this vinyl cutter has some great features. It comes with a LED screen which is almost 5" big, and it is 30% larger than in the previous model.
You will be able to connect to the device wirelessly, and it has 700 different designs you will be able to choose from, and also 7 different fonts. The best thing about this cutter is the 300DPI built-in-scanner which gives you the ability to scan and create your own cut files.
After you have scanned something, you will have an access to ScanNCutCanvas cloud application for editing and designing cut data. There is also step-by-step training provided so it's a very user-friendly device.
I would recommend this device to anyone who wants to create their own designs. You will be able to find any design and scan it or even draw yours and produce it! Custom designed pillows, cards, home decor and much more is just a simple step away from you using the Brother CM350 vinyl cutter.
It doesn't only have a vinyl cutter option, but it has a built-in scanner which is a huge advantage when compared to other vinyl cutters.
Definitely built-in scanner, being able to scan anything and make your own print to cut vinyl, 700 different designs, 7 different fonts, wireless connection, big LED screen.
Someone complained that it is not a very user-friendly device, but once you read the manual or look up a few videos online or even the step-by-step instructions provided, you will do alright.
You should definitely look for the purpose of what you intend to do. On this list, there are many vinyl cutters, yet they are so different. You will need to know what are the features you would want to have with your vinyl cutter, what support will you get and what the purpose will it be for.
Reading how we chose these top 10 cutters might help you to understand what to look for in the vinyl cutter machine. Look into the features, if it is a user-friendly cutter, what is the support like, do you get a warranty, and what else do you get provided along the cutter.
Buying a bundle is a great option even for beginners because you will have everything necessary to start working on even the most complex designs.
You won't miss by going for any of these vinyl cutters on the list. They are the top 10 out of many cutters out there, so I made sure that they're really quality and that they would serve the purpose even to someone who is new into the vinyl cutting.
Also, every vinyl cutter is different, so I made sure that there is a support on all of these devices, plus lessons or classes.
Basically, I chose the best vinyl cutting machine for you to help you decide it easily.
You should take this slowly as there are many things to consider. But once you find the right one, you will know it. It will have everything you wanted, and once you feel like that - you know it's the right one.
What is your experience with the vinyl cutters?
Let me know in the comments, feel free to share your experience and opinion but also ask any questions if the help is needed and I will be more than pleased to answer.

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Give your life to Google. My phone is my camera and it syncs all photos automatically to “the cloud”. Everything is on the web, of course, and sometimes Google will surprise me with bits of scrap-booking that its bots send me.
For example, here is a movie made out of one of the breakfasts we had in London a few weeks ago.
And here is the “story” Google’s bots made of our whole trip to London.
So, yeah, Google is a multi-billion dollar corporation, but so are Apple and Microsoft. The difference is that Google’s doesn’t care if you are on a Mac or a PC.
But they would prefer you to use an Android phone, I’m sure, instead of an iPhone. Even there, you have more options because, like Microsoft, Google isn’t focused on controlling the delivery of their software to the same degree that Apple is.
This means you can have a crappy Android device, just the same way you can have a crappy PC. So, yes, there is a higher chance you will be dissatisfied, but it also means that you are less limited than you are on an IOS device and that, as a result, more people will be able to contribute to providing you with a better experience via software or cloud services because Google (like Microsoft on Windows) doesn’t exert the same control over the Android ecosystem that Apple does on the IOS ecosystem.
Whoa. Unrelated, but I would feel somewhat violated by Google’s free, unasked for “scrapbooking”. Like having my self-storage company show up at my door with a wreath it had kindly made from items in my craft bins.
Google seems kinda scary to me. It knows too much and has too much power.
Or maybe I listen to Jeremy too much and he’s always quoting Bruce Schneier types (though for all I know Bruce loves cloud storage and I’m just personally paranoid).
Bruce and Jeremy are right. The “cloud” knows too much.
Ideally, we should be able to host these services for ourselves or at least put them through systems we have some control over.
And even though I think framing this as self storage is amusing, I think the better analogy (at least in my case, since I have my phone set to automatically upload photos) would be to say that my robot butler that a huge corporation is letting me use for free, for some reason — since I run AdBlock — occasionally surprises me with cute compilations of my pictures.
Now, whenever I use a browser without AdBlock, I am kind of shocked at how much visual spam is out there. If I were reminded every day about Google’s purpose via ad placements by their DoubleClick subsidiary, I would be more wary of what they’re doing.
Agreed, they’re tracking my movements. Or, at least, they know about them. One day, maybe they’ll use that to show me ads as I walk around. Or maybe they’ll get little ad-bearing drones that hover above me and randomly blare exhortations to purchase a candy bar.
Raspberry Pis are very interesting. A lot of things are possible with them. And if he hasn’t done anything with it yet, well, I can’t blame him. I have a pluggable Linux box that I wanted to set up for a home server and I haven’t done that yet. I am still hoping to have a good Freedom Box soon.
The difference is that Google’s doesn’t care if you are on a Mac or a PC.
As long as you’re not on Windows Phone. Google doesn’t provide official apps on that platform and it aggressively prevents distribution of third-party alternatives. For instance, check on youtube story. That makes Google online services the least cross-platform solution. It also tells a lot about new Google’s attitude.
How I see it, there is a shift from old-school Google, which offered quality, client-agnostic service on the web and via open protocols (Gmail, Google Talk, and even Wave), to contemporary Google which is mostly about vendor lock-in. APIs instead of protocols, and crippled APIs or no API at all for the most important services. Consider that Google+ API is still incomplete (and we don’t see a wave of third-party clients). New Hangouts uses a proprietary protocol, no API at all, and I believe that whatever interoperability with XMPP remains, will be dropped. Every Google+/Hangouts user is forced to use only Google proprietary apps on platforms approved by Google. Google now is all about controlling what code we run. They want us to rely only on Google proprietary code.
Google isn’t focused on controlling the delivery of their software to the same degree that Apple is.
I don’t think so. Almost every Android manufacturer has to sign a secret agreement to install Google apps. They’re available only as a all-or-nothing bundle. The OEM bundle also includes an officially sanctioned root-kit, also known as Google Play Services. Almost every Google app depends on it. Check its permissions page and you’ll be surprised. It can do just about anything, and then it can elevate its permissions if necessary. It updates itself too, silently and automatically. Oh, I forgot, any manufacturer who distributes this bundle (read: any Google app at all) has to give up on idea of forking Android.
Bottom line: modern Google is evil. It’s all about vendor lock-in, controlling delivery, running their proprietary code on the client and taking control over devices.
As a free software enthusiast, once I recognized how Google strategy is shaping, I shy away from Google cloud services, unless technically unique or necessary for collaboration. Rejecting their services completely may be impractical, but using only a “good” subset of them is definitely possible. So I avoid using the new generation of their completely closed products (Hangouts, Plus). I downgraded Google apps to their factory versions on my old Android phone (pre Hangouts and Google Play Services). I replaced them with open source alternatives where possible (like K-9 mail instead of Gmail app). I don’t buy books and music in their store. And I do not recommend Google services anymore.
My current rule of a thumb for choosing centralized online services is 1) prefer companies which do one thing well and charge for that; or 2) check if Linux and Windows Phone are supported to keep my options open. That said, I believe your friend can do better with Dropbox (more expensive) or OneDrive (cheaper), than with Google Drive to keep photos and backups online without hassle, and being able to access them on any phone, Mac and PC.
You’re right, of course. 10+ years ago, Google was a very different company than it is now. “Don’t be evil” is laughable, and, as you point out, they’re trying hard to exert control over the Android-branded platform.
Still, I’m pretty freetarded — I just turned down a consulting gig because, in part, of IP restraints in the contract — and I like my Android-powered devices. Maybe that’s just age catching up with me. Or laziness. Probably both.
I may be defined as a freetard too. And that’s exactly why I think that Google ecosystem should be avoided (to counter your thesis “Give your life to Google”). Google Android (not AOSP) is probably the most unfree mobile platform today.
It’s built around services which are accessible only through proprietary software which runs on only two proprietary platforms (and on the web from the desktop, they’ll fix it). One is too expensive to be an option for everyone, another is under tight control of Google. And that proprietary software is available only as a all-or-nothing bundle, and it’s default everywhere. For an average user it’s an opt-out experience. Note there is no way to disable individual app permissions, and it’s intentional.
I don’t see much difference between how Microsoft used Windows monopoly 10-15 years ago and how Google uses Android platform today. OEM agreements made the open source nature of AOSP a non-issue.
I speak about freedom to choose what code runs and never runs on my device, and freedom to switch platforms. Modern Google denies us both. As a user experience it may be satisfactory, and there is nothing wrong about liking Android devices and Google services. I just point out that vendor lock-in is now obvious. I don’t understand how a freetard may promote a service (G+) which still doesn’t have an open source client. And given some Google decisions and actions, I don’t want to live in a world where Android and Google is the only option.
“Give your life to Google” was tongue-in-cheek, of course. I wouldn’t seriously recommend anyone let any corporation have control of their life.
I don’t see much difference between how Microsoft used Windows monopoly 10-15 years ago and how Google uses Android platform today.
Agreed. I at least hinted at this when I said Google was acting like Microsoft. The post was initially made in response to my friend asking about being locked in to Apple’s platforms. When it comes to openness and control, Apple is the worst of the three.
We agree that neither Google nor Microsoft have business practices that are especially friendly to free software advocates. But both have done some good things for Free Software when it was in their interest. I have a post pending about the student I mentored in Google Summer of Code, for example.
I don’t want to live in a world where Android and Google is the only option.
Agreed. I’m hoping for good things from Mozilla’s mobile efforts.

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When you ask a person or Christian “What is false humility?” many come up with an example or two.
I asked a question the other day and the LORD moved me to study this deeper.
A person who is humble is in it for the long haul, not short term self interests. Humility is often associated or seen as low self esteem, but in reality, it is the arrogant who are distorted.
It is easy to fake interest in another individual’s existence, especially it there is something in it for us, i.e. recognition, status or some sort of benefit.
Another example of false humility are the pretenders who try to be something they are not and in reality are self deceived. They will pretend to be generous, but in reality, they are self centered.
Sometimes people don’t even realize their behaviors are that way; even well meaning and seasoned people do not understand this problem.
Proud and arrogant people are exaggerated in their own viewpoint. They seek to have the consideration and credit for everything.
Yes, if we remain in real repentance, it will keep us accountable, keeping us honest and open, as; “living epistles seen and read of all men” Being real and up front is a good thing, and it keeps us humble.
“Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart,” 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 KJV.
The devil likes to twist words, and we all have different backgrounds and with some it is harder than others.
We each live life and God uses everything we go through. The enemy will try to get to us coming or going.
Satan wants to stomp us down where we feel useless and unwanted. Then we start feeling good about ourselves and he throws in a wrench to shake our confidence in Christ.
However, he tries to push us further from confidence into pride. Pride is his goal, why?
That was the same sin that God through him out of heaven for.
If the devil can get us to believe we have pride instead of confidence, it will shut us up, because we love Jesus and in our heart of hearts we know we don’t want to do nothing to offend our Jesus.
So we go through various stages of deliverance in our walk, and each one God leads us through is designed to free us more and more.
Yes, in sacrificing our Ishmaels, how many times have our own self interests kept us from victory over the years? How many times have we got ahead of God?
Yes, when we have rough backgrounds in the particular area of being put down and disqualified, with self hate, and self criticisms. If the enemy can’t get us coming he gets us going.
Developing confidence is a long, love lesson from Jesus. We all want love. As we understand and learn God’s kind of love, being accepted is what we crave and desire.
Our needs are only met by our Jesus and he fills those areas with himself.
If we begin to think that we are better than other people, we become less worthy and we lose what qualities we earn through trial and testing that makes us more valuable to the cause of Christ.
The more advanced we go in Christ we, the humble maintain their agenda to be His feet into His will and His glory!
Humility is also putting others first. It resists the temptation to act or intend to view one’s own power, position, or reputation.
Fake humility seeks to gain approval and won’t give up; It pretends.
I read of a man that learned how to profit from his mistakes. Throughout his career he was willing to learn from his mistakes.
He was a man of great ambitions, however he was a man of humility, and because of this, he was able to see with greater moral clarity. Regardless of his decisions, he owned up to mistakes.
Real humility builds up; false humility tears down.
We are to look into the mirror of God’s word as a humble leader, we search out of the reflection from the mirror of God’s word.
The more accountability and responsibility a person has, the more humility is required.
If a person comes to me, and they say “God told them to do this thing for you.” I say okay, if God told them to do it, they depend on God and they are doing it for God and not man, right?
The rewards must come from God right? If your agenda and motive are wrong, your focus will be on man and it will always disappoint. These types of actions won’t last if they are doing it for some sort of reward.
For example; If someone is doing something for me, the motive is made manifest by God.
If the motive is false humility, you are trying to gain advantage, access or attain a position for some sort of personal benefit, and not God.
Manipulation and control are very devious ways to gain access for advancement of their own purpose. Manipulation and control have no place in a true selfless act.
People who carry and seek an agenda, try to manipulate the one served. These are actually there to serve their own benefit, attention, recognition, purpose and AGENDA.
I tell people, if God told you to do it, don’t expect me to ask. If God told you to do it, that is between you and him regardless of my position in the situation! Don’t expect me to run you down and ask anything, because you are doing it for HIM, not me.
I am only a servant as we all are, and we work for him regardless of the job he gives us to do.
We are accountable to HIM! May we all check our hearts and motives and respond accordingly. No more false humility, Amen?
But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ: Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,” 3 Corinthians 10:9-15 KJV.


text: Jens Kemper joined the International Office at the University of Bremen in 2007 as Counsellor for international students and Project Coordinator for international student marketing. He holds a Bremen state degree in administration and was part of several projects and developments for an international campus and study environment. In 2014 he developed IN-Touch, the first programme in Germany that allowed refugees with an academic background to participate in regular university activities. IN-Touch gained a lot of popularity in Germany and beyond, and many universities have started similar projects since then.

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I would like to Thank my Sponsor Duivenvoorden Haulage Ltd.!! Without them I would not have had the opportunity to be a 3rd time Canadian Firefit Champion!
Today's race was not a PB for myself, although I think It was more then a best... This season has held many challenges, so far. From long travel days to training towers, multiple weekends away for competitions, new nutrition plans, weight room ups and downs, injuries, to good friends passing away suddenly... It hasn't been easy.
My training partners, sponsors and support team has been my back bone. My Fit by Fire clients have pushed me to stay ahead of the challenges with their own successes, driving my goals and dreams to the next level!
This year I set out to break 2:00 in the Firefit challenge. While coming up short a few times, I found myself across the line with a 1:58 a couple of days ago! To then notice the dummy's feet were still on the finish line, once again missing my goal time. This may not have counted, but mentally I proved to myself that I can and will beat it!
Today's race was all that... on pace to run a 1:56 with 15 feet to go. I found myself having to re- grip and pick up that 175lbs dummy. Without all my training and mental prep, I'm not sure I would have been able to accomplish the task.
I'm here writing this not looking back but only to become stronger. Worlds are 6 weeks away with my expectations being the highest yet. I will continue to train and push towards the goals i've set out for myself. I knew it would never be easy and it will HURT, but i'm not giving up!
Thank you to everyone who "liked", commented or messaged me during this season! Your support means the world to me, and it's YOU that continues to motivate and inspire me!
It may not be this year, but I will break this GOAL!
Dream It, Believe It, Achieve it.


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Description For some unknown reasons, if you set a ambient_generic have a dynamic preset, it start to loop, even if you have the flag "Is not looped" checked.
Some presets, like the "machine" types, will only loop three times the sound, and then it will stop. It doesn´t stop if you unchecked the flag.
The rest of presets will make loop the sound regarless if you checked the loop flag or not. Some of those presets will go out of control making any kind of noises until it just make stop the sound.
Steps To Reproduce Put an ambient_generic on your map.
Set a dynamic preset on the list.
Additional Information Checked both on 1.35 and SVN.


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Preheat the oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the pecans, oats, pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds on the sheet and bake until fragrant, 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
In a saucepan, bring the sugar, honey, butter and salt to a boil over moderate heat. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved and a light brown caramel forms, 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Drizzle the caramel all over the nut-and-oat mixture. Stir in the puffed rice and cranberries until evenly coated.
Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, extending the paper over the side. Scrape the cereal mixture into the dish in an even layer. Cover the mixture with a second sheet of parchment and press down to compress it. Let stand until firm, about 2 hours.
Discard the top piece of parchment. Using the overhanging paper, lift out the cereal square and transfer it to a work surface. Cut into 12 bars and serve.


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Please bring plenty of photo reference material -- simple subject matter showing good light and shadow. Any subject i.e.; animals, florals, still life, landscape, portrait & figure may be painted in this workshop.
Please bring two paintings that you have painted on your own for critique on first morning of class.
NOTE: ONE DAY will be devoted to Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Yupo, and Watercolor Paper. This is OPTIONAL for those attending the workshop.


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This PR updates pytest from 3.6.4 to 3.7.0.
- `2639 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/2639>`_: ``pytest_namespace`` has been deprecated.
with this in plugins which use this functionality.
- `3661 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/3661>`_: Calling a fixture function directly, as opposed to request them in a test function, now issues a ``RemovedInPytest4Warning``. It will be changed into an error in pytest ``4.0``.
This is a great source of confusion to new users, which will often call the fixture functions and request them from test functions interchangeably, which breaks the fixture resolution model.
- `2283 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/2283>`_: New ``package`` fixture scope: fixtures are finalized when the last test of a *package* finishes. This feature is considered **experimental**, so use it sparingly.
- `3576 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/3576>`_: ``Node.add_marker`` now supports an ``append=True/False`` parameter to determine whether the mark comes last (default) or first.
- `3579 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/3579>`_: Fixture ``caplog`` now has a ``messages`` property, providing convenient access to the format-interpolated log messages without the extra data provided by the formatter/handler.
- `3610 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/3610>`_: New ``--trace`` option to enter the debugger at the start of a test.
- `3623 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/3623>`_: Introduce ``pytester.copy_example`` as helper to do acceptance tests against examples from the project.
- `2220 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/2220>`_: Fix a bug where fixtures overridden by direct parameters (for example parametrization) were being instantiated even if they were not being used by a test.
- `3695 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/3695>`_: Fix ``ApproxNumpy`` initialisation argument mixup, ``abs`` and ``rel`` tolerances were flipped causing strange comparsion results.
- `980 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/980>`_: Fix truncated locals output in verbose mode.
- `3295 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/3295>`_: Correct the usage documentation of ``--last-failed-no-failures`` by adding the missing ``--last-failed`` argument in the presented examples, because they are misleading and lead to think that the missing argument is not needed.
- `3519 <https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest/issues/3519>`_: Now a ``README.md`` file is created in ``.pytest_cache`` to make it clear why the directory exists.

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Rachel Bilson on co-parenting with Hayden Christensen - "It's a tricky one"
Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen split last year, after ten years together. The couple are now working out a new normal when it comes to parenting their three-year-old daughter, Briar Rose.
Rachel spoke to People Magazine about this huge shift in her family’s dynamics, explaining that they haven’t got a handle on how things should work, as yet.
Rachel told the mag their new approach was a “work in progress” and notes that she and Hayden are trying to address their separation – and new logistics with Briar – in the most age-appropriate way possible.
“We say Mummy has a house and Daddy has a house, but she’s pretty young to have an in-depth conversation,” she admits.
The former OC and Hart of Dixie star is currently popping up on screen in dramedy Take Two, alongside Eddie Cibrian (who you might know as Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glandville’s ex – or singer LeAnn Rimes’ husband).
In a case of art possibly imitating life, Rachel says her character is rebuilding herself, after a big shift.
Rachel says she lived through the same transition as a child, and it’s helped model some excellent behaviour that she’s trying to mirror.
She hints that things have been a little fraught since she and Hayden split, a situation that will ring true with lots of other separated couples.
“Most important for me is that Briar is okay and secure and stable. No matter what I’m dealing with or how much it hurts or how much anger there is, it’s just about her,” she explained.
The mum-of-one says her daughter is a brilliant combination of both her parents.

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A fun, festive family gala will be held at Titirangi School on the afternoon of Saturday 10th November.
Traditional gala draw cards include live music and dancing, slip and slide (bring a towel!), Mega Obstacle Course, Smash Palace, Devonshire Tea and Raffles, while special innovative treats include a Harry Potter experience room and dunk a teacher.
A White Elephant Sale and ‘Uber Chic Store’ are big draw cards and the community is encouraged to bid generously for silent auction items. A Live Auction will take place for 'money can’t buy items' at 2pm.
Jolly jars packed full of toys and treats, burgers and sausages, cake stall, candy floss and even homemade lemonade, are also for sale - all raising much needed funds for the school.
Everyone is welcome, so come along and enjoy the village atmosphere that Titirangi Primary School has to offer.


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It is awsome. the first smile. When you see yourself in them. The first time you realize they are going to look up to you. Knowing you can make them laugh at anytime(one of the best parts). it goes on and on. This isnt a pick me up for ya this is honesty. I love my kid and i love What he brought out in me. Its what I look forward to at 5 when i leave me office.
Thinking maybe he can change this world. He might one day find a cure for something. A part of me is going to go on after im passed, I have a chance to make someone a better person that i was.
Kids rock...I have two now, 2 and 4 -- I've never known a greater joy.
Even though we've known for three weeks, we had confirmation today with an ultrasound that our fourth has a due date of November 19th.
Congrats Boogie!! Being a dad is a great experience.
I hate to turn this into an advice column, but I have nowhere else to turn. Coz I know you are an artist/performer. Did you feel like having kids took you out of the "loop" a little. Like did it hinder you in persuing a music career. I am just a radio DJ, but I have to stay on my hustle to stay #1. So I am worried that this is going to take all my time up and then I will have to go back to a 9-5. Was it hard for you to stay doing what you do and have a kid?
it is totally understandable that you are scared, but i really feel like things happen for a reason. maybe being #1 won't matter when you have children. at any rate, things will work out. relax, and enjoy the good news!
No, it INSPIRED ME!!! It was when we found out that Yvette was pregnant that we KNEW we were going to be successful with the music. We would even take BJ on tour with us.
The main thing though was I had a partnership. Yvette and I always have felt that together we could accomplish anything, so we looked on our having kids as nothing less than a blessing!
OH, CONGRATS HARM!!! TELL THE WIFE I SAID "WELL DONE!!!"
The baby stage is all "ooh ahh, it's soo cute, etc" but once they can walk and talk then you're going to have a ball. I got a really cool little friend that will be 3 in a month, known him since he was a week old...I'd consider him to be my "little" best friend and wouldn't trade knowning him for anything.
Nothing bad can come from this, you're going to have a lot of fun.
Be scared... it's alright... Just be there for the lil guy/girl!! Please... we don't need no mo Chuks out here!!:D Show that love that you already have for the child that you may not even see now!! It's there... You made it (love) with your lady!! Treasure it... It's a great thing... Very Great!!! Boog, All I want to say is Congratulations and just be a father to you child... If you don't know how... just spend as much time you can and a lil more with the little one and GOD will do the rest!!


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text: The Stavanger-based chamber ensemble Song Circus consists of five professional Norwegian singers, led by Liv Runesdatter, who specialise in contemporary music and improvisation. Song Circus has enduring relationships with several composers and creative artists. The ensemble has given life to an unusual and fascinating vocabulary of sound combined with rare musical precision. Song Circus masters an unusual audial vocabulary that expands the idea of what music can be.


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You are here: Home / Remedies / What’s the four-letter word for aging – and how can we begin the anti-aging process?
What is rust? Well, the technical/scientific name for rust is called oxidation. You are probably familiar with rust as it relates to metals. Essentially, rust occurs when oxygen comes in contact with the metal. The extent of the “rust” or oxidation is dependent on how long the oxygen is in contact with the substance. Hence, the older the car, the rustier it gets. Other common examples of oxidation are when an apple turns brown after being cut into, and when a copper penny turns green.
Now, how are rust and aging synonymous? Living tissues can rust, that is they can oxidize. As you know, oxygen is our most important “nutrient” so there is no way around it. When living tissues oxidize they produce molecules called free radicals. This is where the aging comes in. I’ll do my best to explain what a free radical is without boring you.
Most stable molecules inside the body have a balanced electrical charge, with an evenly paired number of electrons, giving it a neutral charge. Free radicals, on the other hand, are highly unstable molecules that have an unpaired electron with an extra negative charge. These free radicals then react with other molecules in an attempt to “steal” an electron in order to become electrically balanced. This sets off a chain-reaction by creating another unstable molecule that again seeks balance by “stealing” an electron from a stable molecule, and so on. During this process of “stealing” electrons, the unstable molecules that are created cause tissue damage.
As you know it’s the process of a chemical reaction known as oxidation that produces these free radicals. The terms “oxidative stress” (or “oxidative damage”) is often used when referring to free radical tissue destruction. Keep in mind, oxidation reactions are a normal and necessary part of a person’s biochemistry. However, there are many ways that we get exposed to an excess amount of free radicals. These include, but are not limited to: unhealthy, processed, chemically-laden food and tainted water, pesticides, smoke and smog, radiation (x-ray, cosmic, etc.), sunlight, toxic chemicals in plastics, and from environmental pollution in general. The list is practically endless. But think unnatural, synthetic chemicals especially, along with poor dietary choices.
This is where antioxidants come into the picture to stop the chain reaction caused by free radicals. Antioxidants have the ability to “donate” an electron, thus stabilizing or deactivating the free radical. As a result, the chain reaction stops because the free radical becomes electrically balanced without the need to “steal” electrons and disrupt other molecules. Finally, the tissue damage stops.
So remember, the key to stopping this damage is through an abundant supply of antioxidants. Just about every fruit and vegetable contains one or more antioxidants. Organic food would obviously be better, because it would help avoid the exposure to pesticides. Also, your body innately has antioxidant enzyme systems in place to help counteract the normal oxidation reactions that occur naturally.
There are hundreds of antioxidants and you probably already know some. There are so many great food sources that are readily available; blueberries, pomegranate (w/out added sugar) and cocao (the unadulterated “chocolate” bean) come to my mind first. With the current state of the environment it’s often extremely help to add some by way of supplementing. Again there are dozens. I prefer grape seed extract, alpha lipoic acid, green tea extract, co-enzyme Q10, N-acetyl cysteine, bilberry, milk thistle, turmeric, rosemary, and so on. Also, don’t forget the basics – vitamins A, C, and E. Additionally, the minerals manganese, copper, zinc, and selenium are necessary to make the body’s own natural antioxidants known as superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase.
So how do we know which antioxidant would be best to take? As an applied kinesiologist, I would use muscle testing to “challenge” the body. One way might be to have a person inhale a very small amount of chlorine bleach (one of the most oxidative substances) in order to smell the vapors, and see if a previously facilitated muscle becomes inhibited. If so, the person can ingest different types of anitoxidants to see which one(s) returns the muscle to a facilitated state. Or, pick your favorite color of the many anitoxidant rich fruits and vegetables.
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Title Home Accountz for dummies / by Quentin Pain, David Bradforth, and John Taylor.
Imprint Chichester : John Wiley and Sons, 2013.
Description 1 online resource (xviii, 293 pages) : illustrations.
Contents pt. I. The big picture -- pt. II. Setting up your accounts -- pt. III. Exploring transactions -- pt. IV. Managing your money -- pt. V. The part of tens.
Summary Accounting from home can be a difficult task - but not an impossible one with the right tools. Home Accountz For Dummies shows you exactly how to use the UK's number one home finance software to look after household expenditures and effectively budget for a positive future. Author Quentin Pain shows you the ins and outs of managing your money with Home Accountz and this easy-to-understand book provides you with the tools you need to predict future financial capabilities.
Subject Home economics -- Accounting -- Computer programs.

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Following the instructions heat up the Korean pork belly strips, set aside but keep warm.
Cook the rice noodles and re-fresh in cold water, drain and set to one side.
Mix the Asian vegetable mix with the cooled rice noodles.
Make the dressing by adding the zest of 3 limes, Korean BBQ sauce, sweet chilli sauce, soy, honey and oil and whisk until emulsified.
Toast the sesame seeds until golden brown and set to one side.
Slice the shallots and fry in hot oil until crispy.
Toss the dressing with the noodles and serve into bowls.
Top with slices of Korean pork belly, sesame seeds and crispy shallots.


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Clare O'Connell of Pop Bakery teaches you all you need to know, from how to create the cake balls - a mouth-watering mixture of chocolate cake and icing - to dipping the cake balls in the special candy coating. Then she explains her unique method of painting the POPs using cocoa butter.
Choose from 25 scrumptious recipes, from cute panda POPs to a family of Russian dolls. Clare also introduces you to her special layer cakes, which are embellished with classic flower cake POPs.
With clear, step-by-step photography and Clare's easy-to-follow instructions, cake POPs are incredibly fun and easy to bake and make. Both children and adults will adore these bitesize delights that are perfect for parties and special occasions. So what are you waiting for? Start cake POPping now!


text: Our DenverBlend coffee is a Boyer's original! This light- to medium-bodied coffee boasts a smooth, nutty flavor. Our coffee packets are pre-ground in a universal drip grind and sized for one pot of coffee. They are perfect for offices and ease of use at home.

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Shareholders at TomTom have given the green light to the sale of the firm’s telematics business to Bridgestone Europe.
The deal was signed at the start of the year and will see Bridgestone acquire TomTom Telematics for a cash consideration of €910m (£800m).
TomTom had said last September that it was considering options for its telematics division after conducting a “diligent review” of telematics over the summer and had received “several expressions of interest”, including from Michelin according to reports.
Bridgestone said the acquisition underlines its new strategy to transform from a tyre producer into a mobility solutions leader; its European subsidiary will team up with the digital fleet solutions provider to create a “fleet solutions powerhouse in EMEA well-positioned to unlock new digital business models across commercial and consumer mobility”.
Speaking at the time, Bridgestone also said it would be able to accelerate TomTom Telematics’ development through its strong brand equity, large customer base, preferred supplier status at many of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and fleets, and 2,600 points-of-sale in EMEA. This is backed up by its background in R&D investment, and its Rome-based Digital Garage dedicated to the development of digital mobility solutions.
An Extraordinary General Meeting held yesterday (18 March) in Amsterdam saw 99.96% of shareholders vote in favour of the divestment of the telematics business and the distribution of the majority of the net proceeds of the transaction to its shareholders through a capital repayment in combination with a share consolidation.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Over 600 leaders from the global ICT industry were in attendance at the 11th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, which was held at The Meydan Hotel, Dubai.
The two-day Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit kicked off under the theme of ‘It’s all about Smart Networking’ and “Building the SMART Future”, attracted participants from over 35 countries which acutely illustrates the global reach of the conference.
The Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit is recognized as one of the most important symposiums in the global ICT calendar with attendees from Alfa, ABS, Accenture, Amazon Web Services, Al Khalijiah, APTelecom, Almadinah Almunawara Development Authority, Cisco, CommScope, ConsenSys, du, Etisalat, Ericsson, Governance Dynamics, Huawei, IBM, ITC, Inwi, MYCOM OSI, Mavenir, MiCity, Microsoft, Nokia, NXN, Orange Egypt, Ripe NCC, Red Hat, PwC, PCCW Global, SES, Strategy&, Sofrecom, Stratanet, TELUS, Toda.Network, Z-Park China in addition to government delegates from several countries and industry players.
Founder of Telecom Review and CEO of Trace Media, Toni Eid, officially opened the 11th edition of the conference and said the event represented the perfect platform for leaders within the ICT sector to share their insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies as the industry prepares itself for The Fourth Industrial Revolution.
CEO of Etisalat International, Hatem Dowidar and CEO of Trace Media, Toni Eid, then engaged in a debate entitled – How is technology affecting our daily life: Outlook to 2025.
The Etisalat International CEO said that technology was making people’s lives easier and refuted the claim that applications had an adverse effect on employment, saying that they in fact were creating new jobs. Dowidar used the integration of emerging technologies such as AI and Internet of Things in healthcare as an example of the revolutionary benefits of technology in our everyday lives.
Dowidar said, “The implementation of AI in healthcare can prevent and detect problems in a much more effective way, which makes it more efficient for both the doctor and patient."
The first day covered topics ranging from 5G and cybersecurity to capacity, data traffic and cloud. Industry experts took part in informative panels to explain more about those topics and put their companies’ strategies into words.
Day 2 of the conference will focus on smart cities and will examine the characteristics and technologies that are required to create leading smart cities on a global scale.


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SUMMARY: Sequel to The House of the Scorpion. Continues the story of Matteo, a drug lord's clone who becomes the Lord of Opium when he inherits El Patron's legacy.
REVIEW: Some books just don't need a sequel. While The House of the Scorpion did leave some loose ends, so much time went by between my reading of the first and second books, I was perfectly happy with it as it stood. I absolutely ADORED The House of the Scorpion, and for me, The Lord of Opium just didn't measure up.
For book two, you have the same major characters--Matteo, Maria, Celia, Matt's friends The Lost Boys--with many new characters added in. It's been about three years since I read The House of the Scorpion, and I probably should have reread it before starting The Lord of Opium. I didn't remember much beyond the basic gist of the story and Matt's potential romance with Maria.
The book focuses mainly on Matt's growing into his role as the Lord of Opium and his attempts to restore the eejits to their former, more human, state. I was really hoping for more Matt and Maria, but while it is certainly there, the two are separated for much of the book. Maria doesn't even make an appearance until about 100 pages in, and even after that, Maria shows up only sporadically for maybe another 200 pages. I know this isn't a romance novel, but I can't help but wish there had been more interaction between these two major characters.
The subplot about Mirasol, an eejit, and Matt's attempts to cure her is an interesting part of the story. Matt's attraction to her is a little disturbing though; if he loves Maria so much, why is he sidetracked by a girl who isn't able to do much more than follow him around and mindlessly follow orders?
I did like the book's complexity. Matt is believably flawed, and I always love that in my protagonists. In the span of a few pages, Matt may get mad, question himself, feel entitled, be conflicted, want to leave, want to stay, and feel compassion for the eejits. Even his appearance is imperfect (he has bad acne from working at the Plankton Factory in the previous book), further separating him from the typical "Gary Stu" status.
As with The House of the Scorpion, Farmer's world-building is top-notch.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Despite my disappointment, I am glad to have read The Lord of Opium and discover how things turn out for Matt and Maria. It's nowhere near as strong as its predecessor though.

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Sit. Stay. Good blog.: Rocky mountain high.
We went to Colorado last week. It was a really spectacular trip. On Saturday, just before we arrived in Denver, we witnessed a car chase and the unfortunate aftereffects - the driver of a stolen pickup smashed into two cars, injuring their drivers, before being stopped by road spikes.
On Sunday, we spent the day hiking around the Rocky Mountain National Park. We visited four lakes (Nymph, Dream, Emerald and Hiayaha) and hiked over 13 miles of some of the most beautiful country anyone can experience.
After our RMNP hike, we headed to Boulder for dinner at Aji, where we ordered the entire Happy Hour menu.
Monday, we headed towards Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We stopped just outside of town for a hike Hanging Lake. This trail was pretty difficult - about 1 mile straight up the side of a mountain - but the rewarding view is truly incredible.
It's like something out of a movie. Paradise just off the interstate. After leaving Hanging Lake, we headed towards our hotel. About three miles from our exit, we found the interstate closed due to a hazardous waste spill in a tunnel. We were informed that the road would be closed for about 4 more hours, and the only alternate route to our exit was a six-hour detour. Disappointed, but not discouraged, we headed back to the last town we had passed, Eagle, Colorado, and found Luigi's Pasta House for dinner. We feasted on sangria, spaghetti and meatballs, and chocolate cake. It was really excellent. Three hours later, the road opened (earlier than expected - yay!) and we made our way to the hotel for some sleep.
Tuesday we started out for the Thomas Lakes Trail, but found that in Colorado, "accessible by car" means "accessible by high-set 4-wheel drive vehicle." After the road turned into what was essentially a dry, rock-filled creek bed, we turned back and approached the trailhead from another route, about 10 miles out of the way. Our 4-mile hike was terrific, moving from desert-like scrub landscape into aspens and pines over the course of the trail.
Dinner on Tuesday was at Six89 in Carbondale, the restaurant of 2011 James Beard award nominated Best Chef-Southwest, Mark Fischer. Our meal was incredible, and incredibly affordable - a three-course prix fixe dinner runs $26.89. We had halibut ceviche, vegetarian tamales, seared halibut with hominy, white chocolate bread pudding and butterscotch mousse. Even the drinks were outstanding - I had a Moscow Mule made with house-infused vanilla bean vodka, lime juice, angostura bitters and ginger beer on the rocks. Divine.
We headed to Breckenridge on Wednesday for a mountain hike. But first, we had to eat a mountain cannoli!
That gave us the fuel we needed head up Peak 8 on a chair lift in the rain towards for our guided hike on the mountain. The rain persisted for about an hour, during which we waited in a restaurant that's closed during the summer, but open for shelter from storms. Once the rain passed, we headed out for a 1.5 mile hike on top of the peak, and because it had just stopped raining, we were alone with our guide and a whole bunch of marmots, pika, and even a fox!
He watched us for about 3 minutes before trotting up the mountain and into some brush cover. After the hike we had a so-so dinner at a Breckenridge restaurant before heading back to our hotel for some sleep.
Up bright and early on Thursday but, as it turned out, not early enough. We left the hotel at 7am and headed to the Mt. Bierstadt trailhead in Georgetown, Colorado. Mt. Bierstadt is a 14r (pronounced "fourteener"), meaning it's one of the fifty-three 14,000+ foot tall mountains in Colorado. Our intention was to climb to the top of Mt. Bierstadt, and for a while, things looked good. We started out at 8:30, and headed out through the willows. Easy peasy. Then the climb got steeper, and steeper, and eventually we had to stop for frequent breaks, offering beautiful views.
We climbed up and up and up for 2.5 hours (and over 3 miles) before the storms started to move in. We'd been warned to stay off the high peaks when lightening is around, so with much disappointment, we abandoned our quest to reach the summit of our first 14r about 1/2 mile from the top and turned back for the 2-hour descent. It was a bummer not to complete the hike, but we got really far and learned a whole lot about our skills and climbing in general. First rule: start earlier than you think. Those storms come in every day and it's best to beat them down the mountain. We're going to keep building strength and endurance so we can tackle Mt. Bierstadt next year!
After our climb, we headed to Denver and ate dinner at our favorite sushi restaurant, Sushi Den. We ate there last October and couldn't wait to go back. It was so worth the wait. In addition to some incredibly fresh and flavorful sushi, I had some yellow tomato "gazpacho" with lemongrass and crab. It was really more like a cold soup than a gazpacho, and I'm trying to figure out how to recreate it at home. Especially with the amazing tomatoes available at farmer's markets this time of year.
A good night's rest at a hotel in Aurora, Colorado was sadly followed by the morning's news of the theater shooting, which occurred about a mile from where we were staying during the night. It was a surreal way to wake up, in a place so beautiful, after days filled with sun and nature and blue sky and great memories, to find such shock and horror just down the road. Fifteen years ago, we might have been in that theater, but we're not really movie theater people anymore, so we were never in any danger. But sadness and madness and chaos can occur anywhere at any time, which makes it all the more important to appreciate the great moments - like a week in Colorado, or a kiss goodnight, or a joke or a special event or an everyday occurrence - with everything you have and are.
Our drive home was made bearable - nay, I'll go so far as to say enjoyable - thanks to our discovery of the best podcast in the known universe, Mike and Tom Eat Snacks. Such a simple premise - two funny friends pick, eat and rate a snack - made into something hilarious, interesting and brilliant. I can't recommend this one highly enough. I'm a viewer (I know I'm not a viewer) and you should be, too.
We're glad to be back, but miss the mountains already.
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My friend Jessee and I joined the DC Modern Quilt Guild and signed up for one of their swaps right away. I made this travel sewing bag by starting with a design to make a makers tote (love this pattern) but then I made a few changes. I made a quilted front pocket, made the tote a bit longer, and added the zipper along the top edge. I added gummi bears since my partner said they were her favorite, and a few other small goodies which I didn’t photograph.
The swap had some questions to fill out explaining things you liked, and my partner said “bright + saturated colors, neon, linen, chambray, metallic. i like everything from the florals in flower sugar to the minimalism of carolyn friendlander. have fun!” so I wanted to combine chambray and bright colorful fabrics with a little bit of neon. I had to order the chambray and the pink dot because I knew I wanted to use both of those, but the rest of the colorful stuff actually came from my stash. I even had a little bit of neon from the Cotton & Steel fabrics, so it worked out really well.
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Thank the European Union for caring for Israel's integrity and morality ahead of 150 others - that's tough love and an impressive show of support for Israel's true best interests, to be out of that cursed land which it entered in 1967.
Anti-Semitism and hatred of Israel, and thus, also, the non-Jewish citizens of Israel, cannot be hidden under any guise, as the dropkicks of Europe seem to think. Europe, in its entirety, seems enamoured with National Socialism these days.
Still at it I see but thankfully without using Latin to bolster your nonsensical comment.
You have obviously not taken up your own suggestion to to tell OLO readers to stop reading my articles. You really should.
So nice of you to thank the European Union for caring for Israel's integrity and morality whilst doing nothing to care for the integrity and the morality of people in another 150 areas where territorial disputes currently exist around the world.
Such "tough love and an impressive show of support for Israel's true best interests" by introducing discriminatory and racist labelling laws for Jewish products originating from Judea and Samaria is reprehensible.
Amazing too that European Union has time to even dream up and take this outrageous action as its own boundaries are under attack from millions of Moslem immigrants.
Maybe European Union is taking such action against Israel so it can similarly introduce its own discriminatory and racist laws to deal with the massive Islamic immigration problem that threatens to swamp Europe.
Would you applaud any such regulations as being an impressive show of support for the European Unions's best interest or would you label them as discriminatory and racist?
A ridiculous stance by the EU, who only knows the rationale behind it.
I would think the EU has bigger and more pressing issues to deal with.
It's like the silly "made in Australia" labels, it might be 'made' here, but doesn't necessarily mean it has Australian content, why bother.
If only we Aussies were so enterprising.
The Europeans need to do just whatever they need to do, no less and no more, in order to protect themselves and their families from a Muslim invasion. If racist discrimination is what it takes, then so be it and if so, then I would label them "discriminatory and racist in a good way". However, I am in no position to call myself an expert who is able to determine what is (and what isn't) needed in their complex situation.
We love Israel and we love its products.
For Israel to thrive and be a light unto the nations for ages to come, it needs to leave those cursed territories that it took in 1967. Till then it may indeed be difficult to forego some of its great products, but that's a sacrifice we should lovingly undertake in order to convince Israel's leaders to return to Israel's good old borders and good old ways.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration