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Annie and Jeff Dieselberg
serve in Bangkok, Thailand, a bustling metropolis of more than 10 million people. Annie and Jeff both serve at NightLight Foundation and NightLight Design Co. Ltd.
NightLight is an international organization committed to addressing the complex issues surrounding trafficking and prostitution by catalyzing individual and community transformation. NightLight's vision is to offer intervention to sexually exploited women and children, to enable them to discover their dignity, and to provide a program of holistic transformation, empowering them to live and work in their community.
NightLight's mission is to build relationships and provide hope, intervention, rescue and assistance to women and children exploited in the sex industry by offering alternative employment through the registered jewelry business NightLight Design, Co. Ltd., as well as vocational opportunities, life-skills training and physical, emotional and spiritual development to women seeking freedom from sexual exploitation. NightLight builds support networks internationally to intervene and assist women, men and children whose lives are negatively impacted by the sex industry.
Annie is the founder and CEO of NightLight. Aside from administration, Annie facilitates the outreach in the red-light area, and leads in the prayer and deliverance ministry at NightLight. As an advocate for NightLight and the issues of women exploited in the sex industry, Annie also does a lot of networking and speaking.
Jeff serves as chaplain to both NightLight Design Co. Ltd and NightLight Foundation. Jeff also serves as Senior Pastor of NightLight's church plant, Song Sawang Church (translated Send the Light). Song Sawang is a new church start that began May 2008, mostly with new converts from NightLight. Now, however, these women who are members of the church are reaching out to family, friends, and strangers, bringing more growth and diversity to the congregational make-up. In addition, Jeff teaches urban transformation at 3 local seminaries along with a team of 4 trained adjunct faculty to encourage aspiring pastors and Christian workers to understand and engage in what God is doing in Bangkok and the cities of the world.
Language used in ministry: Thai
NightLight: www.nightlightinternational.com
Drs. Anita and Rick Gutierrez
serve in Durban, South Africa together with IM partner the Baptist Mission of South Africa. They train and equip local churches, pastors and missionaries to combat life-style related diseases like HIV/AIDS, heart and artery disease, diabetes and malaria. Portable rapid screening tests for these conditions are offered by trained health builders. The doctors continue to develop a health education DVD series that can be studied individually or in small groups. A holistic approach from the Christian perspective is offered in order to help people acheive their health and life goals.
The vision is to train two or four health builders in each participating church. They would like to see this model of health building become a part of local church missions throughout Africa and other resource-limited settings.
Languages for ministry: English and Zulu
Primary ethnic groups worked with: South African Indians and Zulus


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Hey, Antonia, why don't you kick off this week's episode of Top Chef All-Stars by describing your innermost feelings in 20 words or less? "Mike is abrasive. He's annoying. I've got a list of people that need to go home, and he's on top." Well said, sister! Let's get the cooking started and see what we can do about getting the insecure little rooster out of the kitchen.
But first, the nine remaining chefs must participate in a totally jank Quickfire Challenge that will help promote the show Bravo launched to try to make use forget that Project Runway moved to Lifetime. Padma arrives with guest Isaac Mizrahi, and guess what they want the cheftestants to do? Fabio's got a theory. He's expecting to hear something along the lines of "Chef, you have to make a great dish and then I'm gonna wear it." Actually, that wouldn't be a bad idea, provided the judges nibbled on said frocks before donning 'em. Instead, Padma and Isaac announce that not a morsel of food will pass their lips for this Fashion Week test (somewhere, a contestant of Models of the Runway tosses her celery stick into the trash and lethargically claps in approval); dishes will instead be judges on aesthetic properties alone. What?
The edict yields wildly uneven results. Tre makes a polka-dotted plate. Tiffany uses magic to turn rye bread into potting soil. And Angelo, apparently inspired by Roberto Cavalli, whips up a crocodile-skin homage that Fabio thinks looks "like a bag of vomit." As always, Fabio is right! And turns out Angelo is wrong when he paints the nonexistent word "crocadile" across the stainless steel table. Isaac decides his scrawling is a little too Charles Manson, but lavishes praise on Richard's ice cream (black is the new black!), Carla's cucumber sculpture (work the culinary runway, former model!), and Fabio's tuna woman with mushroom umbrella and lemon rain (note how the nonsensical gets upgraded to the adorable when swathed in a charming Italian accent). The winner? Of course, it's Richard. Black is slimming, people! Do you need Nina Garcia to come to your house and school you?
And now it's time for an elimination contest that limits the chefs to making very traditional Italian food that would fit on the menu at New York institution Rao's and pair nicely with guest judge Lorraine Bracco's delicious glasses of vino. I've got to admit I'm not a big fan of challenges with such a narrow focus: I'd have preferred if the judges had asked for food inspired by Rao's, which would've allowed each of our combatants to put their own unique twists on the dishes. But hey, if you're seeking creativity this week, look no further than the shimmering pile of sequins known as Nicky the Vest.
And now it's time for one chef to take a culinary dirt nap. In the positive column, the three totally likable female contestants all score rave reviews for their anitpasti plates, a minor miracle considering the first tray of Tiffany's polenta roulade flamed harder than an episode of RuPaul's Drag Race. Joining them at the judges' table for best in show is Fabio, who succeeded in his goal of triggering the "best memory [the diners] ever had about food." But wait. We need some delicious gravy. And there it is in the form of chauvinistic Mik's insults for his female competitors' plates. "How much work do you have to do in the kitchen?" he huffs about the antipasti course. Making mussels is "really easy," he adds, trying to denigrate Antonia's victory for her mussels with fennel, white wine, garlic and parsley ciabatta.
Maybe Mike is right, seeing how Antonia's competitors greet her with applause so polite, it's downright rude. But you know what else is kind of easy? Boiling pasta, which nonetheless proves to be too much for Mike, who keeps tossing around variations on the term "al dente" to describe his undercooked rigatoni. "I really can't see us being in the bottom," he whimpers, right before Padma asks to see all three pasta perpetrators back at judges' table.
Anthony Bourdain, clearly reveling in the awfulness of Dale, Tre, and Mike's dishes, breaks out some hilarious descriptive terms. Mike's rigatoni is like something you'd find on a "steam table at your worst enemy's wedding," he declares. Tre's improperly cooked risotto is covered with giant veggies, as if he was hiding a body. And Dale's food reminds him of something straight out of the witness protection program. ("Do those people not get to eat well?" I wonder to myself.) Lorraine offers an assist: Dale wouldn't be getting any sugar for dessert if he'd tried to woo her with that bland pasta with pancetta, Brussels sprouts and chanterelles.
Back in the storage closet with the other chefs, Mike admits his hard outer shell was just masking his realization that he'd failed to execute his dish. But in the battle between Mike's crunchy rigatoni and Tre's failure to understand that his risotto should not be standing up, Tre's offense is deemed worse, and he's sent packing. He exits on a classy note, insisting the experience has made him a better chef. And Mike Isabella lives to annoy Antonia (and me) for another episode.
What did you think of this week's Top Chef? Did the right person go home? Is Carla emerging as the possible spoiler to Richard's perceived dominance? Sound off in the comments, and for all my reality TV coverage, follow me on Twitter @MichaelSlezakTV!

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This is the Q-Link pendant. (RRP$199)
Q-Link website.
I'll tell you what it does, though.... it stops you in your tracks when you are doing your 'nana. Or chucking a wobbly. Or throwing a tantrum, spitting the dummy. You get the idea.
For those of you scratching your head, go to Australian Slang for the translation.
I'll give you an example. The test subject has been wearing the pendant for a couple of months. The story begins at Elsternwick Golf Course - my partner was having a good round. A great round, in fact.
Around the 17th hole (also known as the 8th!) my partner stood at the tee, surveying the green. Three teenaged guys muddled about on the green, taking their time, goofing around, playing with the flag. I could sense my partner was getting annoyed.
Or maybe it was the stream of muttered expletives I kept hearing.
On top of this, another fellow from the hole behind us smacked the ball right onto our tee off point, narrowly missing my partner's head.
He was so caught up in getting annoyed at the three guys on the green that he missed this event. He did not however miss the guy from the hole behind us running up in front of him and striking the ball across his line of sight.
Tired of waiting for the 3 guys on the green, he teed off.
The ball did a majestically horrible boomerang to the right, ending up in the reeds.
Reeds that were in the water. A lost ball.
He got out another ball, teed off and to my amazement, perfectly replicated the one-in-a-million horrible shot. Another lost ball in the reeds.
The next new ball swooped to the right, and landed about 5 metres away, near the reeds. He said calmly "I'll take that one" and started off towards the ball.
He set up the shot and hit the ball. It swerved towards the water like a heat seeking missile, then incredibly hit a pile of rocks in the water, and bounced back to very near its original starting point.
I stared, open mouthed as I watched for what he would do next. After hooking the ball (or was it slicing? I don't know) the ball came to rest behind a very large bunch of reeds. You could barely see over them...
Faced with this situation, I know many people who would have broken a club, jumped in the water, climbed a tree or stormed off the golf course, vowing never to play this f$%@ing game again.
My partner, on the other hand suddenly stopped getting annoyed. He took a deep breath and hit a majestic towering shot OVER the reeds, UP the hill and landing to rest at the lip of the green.
One more chip and a close putt and the ball was in.
In this round, he broke 100 for the first time.
The Q-Link claims to shave at least 3 shots off your score.
Since wearing the Q-Link, my partner has dropped 9 shots. And counting.....
At the 19th hole (the pub) he told me the Q-Link definitely did something. It didn't stop him getting annoyed, but it did make him quickly recover to take control of the game again.
Note: In scoring the penalty shots, we used the Playstation 2 Tiger Woods scoring system.
Golf: Water Hazards and the Q-Link


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If Kendall Jenner was hoping to vanquish the rumours that she's dating Justin Bieber, his latest Insta-snap might make that very difficult. In the picture, the pretty pair are soaking up the rays in sunny Los Angeles, and a certain gesture with the singer's hand has got everybody talking.
As they both gaze down at a pup that's sitting in Kendall's bikini-clad lap, you can see Justin's hand lightly clutching her hip while his face is leaning closely into hers. Of course, they could just be two pals who tend to be a touch affectionate, but we have to wonder if Justin is trying to tell us something here.
If they are a couple, we bet Kris Jenner will be pretty blimmin' chuffed with it all. She has often praised the singer through her social media accounts.
She recently regrammed a picture of Justin with Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick's son, Mason, and captioned it: "Family pool day!!!#bestbabysitterintheworld".
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To: Dr. William Lowell
Subject: RE: Titimur Follies
Actually, I do know something about that, since Gerasimov's name came up in some boxes I was reading this winter. (Working on the KGB's sale of art to private Western hands for private Western hard currency in the mid-'60s - definitely a book in it if I can follow some leads, but I'm more afraid of the collectors shutting me down than the FSB. Otherwise nothing can stop me going totally Conquest on this story!) Dug up my notes after we talked last night, here's the skinny (transcribed out of handwriting even you couldn't read!):
In late '42, two items out of M.M.G.'s excavation catalog were requisitioned: a pair of ceramic jars containing manuscripts ("Persian lang., re: cosmology/astronomy/astrology" — all I know, sorry). Odd thing: it was SMERSH that wanted them. Not in their usual line of business. Someone much higher up wanting them for personal reasons? Still kind of unusual. Even the seminarian wasn't interested in medieval Islam that I've ever heard of. Anyhow, not even the usual explanation of 'military secrets' or 'national defense' was given in the memo I came across, just a notice to turn them over.
Then in '63, the same catalog number and label for these items shows up in a KGB memo that lists items being bundled and offered to Western art collectors (part of the fundraising drive that I'm looking at). It's definitely not in the GIM collection that I can find, or in any of the Soviet/Russian musuem union catalogs (such as they are). So they probably went West and into some private hoard (Paris or NY most likely) back in the Khrushchev era.
Honestly this isn't one of the cases I'm looking to follow up on, but I'll let you know if I cross paths with the jars/MSS again. Would be interesting to know how they got from military to KGB custody during those twenty years. If you're coming through Moscow in the next two weeks, look me up — then I'm back to the States.
Good luck with the spooks out there in your beloved darkest Asia — and remember: the East is a delicate matter!


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GREENVILLE, Miss. - For many Mid-South producers the annual gamble of farming took on higher stakes this year. More early-maturing soybean varieties were planted on Mid-South acres than ever before, and most of them were contracted for guaranteed delivery in August.
By the end of planting, MSU Extension soybean specialist Alan Blaine categorized Mississippi's 2004 soybean crop as "one of the earliest soybean crops on record for the state with the majority of the fields in Group IV varieties," Blaine says. "By reaching maturity sooner, plants should not be as prone to suffer from the typical dry conditions, and growers will be able to harvest much earlier."
He was right about the earlier harvest. By Aug. 13, trucks were lined up at south and central Mississippi grain elevators with high quality soybeans and yields ranging from 40 to 70 bushels an acre.
Steve Nail, president and CEO of Farmers Grain Terminal (FGT) Inc., headquartered in Greenville, Miss., says they received twice as many soybeans the first two weeks of August of this year as they received during the same time period last year.
FGT has elevators in nine locations in Northeast Louisiana, Southeast Arkansas and the Mississippi Delta.
Nail says that of the 4,000 producer owners of FGT, Mississippi producers are well ahead in soybean delivery.
"The quality is good on these early soybeans, and the yields are between 40 and 70 bushels per acre in general, with most of them in the 50-to-60-bushel range.
Even though the yields are running well above the state's average, Nail says the increase in soybeans being delivered so early in the season is due to the increase in acres planted to early-maturing varieties and not the yields.
"The yields appear to be about the same as last year… good yields," he says. "We got a few beans in late July, but the majority of them have come in the last 10 days."
Nail says the majority of those beans were contracted, and growers received a premium for the early delivery.
"The premium ranged from 25 cents to as high as a $1.50 a bushel. The variation would have been when they booked them," he says. "Currently, it (the premium) is down to about 15 or 20 cents. The big rush to get them harvested and get them in isn't as great now as it was. They are just doing it now because they are ready," says Nail.
However, further north in the state, a spokesperson at North Mississippi Grain Company in Senatobia, Miss., said as of Aug. 13, they had not received any soybeans for early delivery. And crop reports from USDA do not report any significant soybean harvest in Arkansas, Tennessee or the Missouri Bootheel.
"Strangely enough, Mississippi came in earlier than Louisiana this year. We usually see Louisiana first, but so far Mississippi producers are leading the pack," says Nail.
Dan Poston, Delta soybean specialist for the MSU Extension Service, says yields for soybeans harvested so far in the Central Delta are better than expected given excessive June rains.
"Most yield reports range from 45-to-60 bushels an acre for most dryland acres and 65 to 75 plus acres for some of the well-drained irrigated acres," says Poston. "I haven't gotten many reports from the North Delta where rainfall was higher in June, but the yields seem to be better than I would have guessed given the environmental conditions they endured."
He says the most disappointing harvest thus far has been on limited acreage in flat-planted fields where producers could not get the water off during the June rains. These fields are not that widespread, but yields are in the 20-to-30-bushel-acre range.
"This crop is maturing more uniformly than previous ones because we had more uniform moisture later in the growing season," says Poston.
However, not every producer who contracted for August delivery has met their commitment and some that sell their beans at delivery would like the 15 to 20-cent premium.
It's a need for speed that has kept the phones ringing for area agronomists.
"There is no need to get in a hurry unless you have to make August delivery," says Poston, "but we've had many questions about desiccants to speed up harvest. However, even though there are several recommendations for drying down the beans to speed up harvest, the desiccation will not speed the maturity of the pod.
Chris Tingle, Extension soybean specialist in Arkansas, is being inundated with calls from growers wanting to know how to accelerate soybean maturity.
"This is not as simple as some would like it to be," says Tingle. "Applications of products like Gramoxone Extra, sodium chlorate and Aim will desiccate the crop, but it will not accelerate the conversion of moisture to oil within the seed. These applications should be focused more on trying to dry down weed escapes prior to harvest to reduce moisture and trash," says Tingle.
"Early research has shown that if the crop is desiccated prematurely, we can see decreased yields, decreased seed quality and possible delays in harvest," says Tingle. "The best thing for the crop right now is to let it do its thing. I know some producers with August contracts are getting nervous and will probably not heed this advice, but I must warn you of the dangers."
For more information about this and other end-of-season management decisions, see the latest issue of Arkansas' Soybean Notes at: http://www.aragriculture.org/News/soybean_notes/2004/August32004%20.pdf
For Mississippi producers, Poston says MSU Extension offers the following recommendations for harvest preparation:
- A treatment of 0.25 pounds active ingredient per acre of paraquat and 3 pounds of sodium chlorate with 0.25 percent v/v nonionic surfactant. "This treatment has a 15-day, pre-harvest interval because of the inclusion of paraquat; therefore this needs to go out at 80 percent leaf drop when the beans still have some green color and leaves," says Poston.
- A treatment of 1.4 ounces of product per acre of Aim 2EC and 3 pounds of sodium chlorate plus 1 percent crop oil concentrate. Poston adds, however, they've seen little difference between 1 ounce per acre and 1.4 ounces per acre of Aim. "This treatment only has a three-day pre-harvest interval, so it can be used to dry down beans and weeds in fields where the soybeans are very close to harvest," he says.
- A treatment of 5 pounds of sodium chlorate. "This has some dry down capability but really needs the herbicidal help from paraquat or Aim to really do a good job on weeds and green soybeans," he says.
- A treatment of 0.75 pounds acid equivalent per acre of glyphosate two weeks prior to harvest - primarily for annual grass infestations only. "This treatment has a 14-day preharvest interval and will not dry down beans but will improve harvest efficiency and may reduce humidity around mature pods thereby reducing the likelihood of losses in seed quality due to seed rot. Even if grasses are only yellow at harvest, combining will be much easier," says Poston.


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Cabins In The Pines - The authentic log homes are full of old fashioned charm and comfort.
Located in the heart of the Hocking Hills, only minutes away from state park areas, antique and craft shops, dining and shopping. Each log home is privately nestled in a wooded area. Relax in the HOT TUB or on the old fashioned porch swing on a covered porch, overlooking a wooded ravine and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and charcoal grill provided with each log home for your outdoor dining pleasure. Also enjoy an outside fire ring.
There are over 80 acres private acres and adjoin over 1000 acres of state forests to hike and explore. There are private trails that lead to the famous Buckeye Trail and the Little Rocky Nature Preserve. Cross country skiing trails, mountain biking trails, and a birdwatchers paradise.
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Furthermore, we may refuse to process a transaction for any reason or refuse service to anyone at any time at our sole discretion. We will not be liable to you or any third party by reason of our withdrawing any merchandise whether or not that merchandise has been sold, refusing to process a transaction or unwinding or suspending any transaction after processing has begun.
Whilst every effort is made to make sure sales details are accurate, we may from time to time discover an error in the pricing of products. If we discover an error in the pricing of a product in your order, we will let you know as soon as possible. We shall be under no obligation to fulfill an order for a product that was advertised at an incorrect price and reserve the right to cancel such an order that has been accepted or is in transit. If you order a product that is priced incorrectly for any reason, we will email or telephone you to inform you that the relevant part of your order must be reprocessed to reflect the correct price. In the event that you choose not to have the order reprocessed, we will issue a sales credit or refund at our discretion. In the event that products are recalled in transit, we will process your sales credit or refund once the products have been returned to us.
Pricing Policy
Prices are in US Dollars and are exclusive of taxes.
If you are a customer whose credit/debit card is not denominated in US Dollars, the final price will be calculated in accordance with the applicable exchange rate on the day your card issuer processes the transaction(s). You agree that Uncoverd is not responsible for any credit shortages due to currency conversion rates.
You confirm that the credit/debit card that is being used is yours or that you have been specifically authorized by the owner of the credit/debit card to use it. All credit/debit card holders are subject to validation checks and authorization by the card issuer.
If the issuer of your credit/debit card refuses to authorize payment to Uncoverd, we will not be liable for any delay or non-delivery. Occasionally, high demand causes us to run out of certain items. If we don't have an item that you have ordered in stock, we'll notify you as soon as possible.
Payment Methods
Uncoverd accepts any US and most internationally issued cards, including chip cards that bear the Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club logo. This includes credit, debit (processed as credit) cards. Uncoverd also accepts contactless payments such as Android Pay and Apple Pay.
Payment is charged or debited in full at the time of sale (for both in stock and pre-ordered items).
Payment Security
Uncoverd uses Shopify for processing transactions. All payment information you submit is encrypted to Shopify servers. Shopify complies with the highest level of PCI (Payment Card Industry) standards and will never sell information to third party vendors.
Please see our Privacy Policy for more information regarding your data.
Promotion Codes
Promotion codes are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Furthermore, they cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion code or offers, and must be redeemed by the date published, if provided. Once a promotion has expired the amount may not be refunded. If the promotion is still active, it will be refunded back to the customer's account to be used towards a future order.
Uncoverd reserves the right to cancel a promotion and/or to reject redemption of a promotional code when the total value of the promotional code exceeds a certain value, generally the price of the item for which the promotional code is used.
Promotions are only eligible for full-priced products and are limited to one per transaction. Minimum spends may be required and will be communicated on any correspondence. Where a promotion has been communicated via email, the promotional code is non-transferable and the email address provided during checkout must be the same as the email address to which the promotion was sent.
Uncoverd shall not be liable to any customer for any financial loss arising out of the refusal, cancellation or withdrawal of a promotion or any failure or inability of a customer to use a promotional code for any reason.
Promotional codes do not cover the costs of any shipping, duties, and/or regional taxes where applicable. These are to be paid by you.
Once an Uncoverd event is closed and the preorder accepted by the designer, we will not be able to make changes to the order. This includes size changes, style changes, quantities, etc. We will try to accommodate late preorder requests, but this is purely at the discretion of the designer. As soon as the preorder has been placed and the event has closed, it cannot be canceled. Any delays, production changes, or cancellations will be communicated to the customer as soon as it is confirmed by the designer. Any other cancellation requests are at the discretion of Uncoverd, and may only be refunded as credit.
Insurance and Delivery
Our designer suppliers will ship pre-ordered items directly to the address you provide. We cannot accept P.O. Boxes as valid shipping addresses.
Uncoverd insures each purchase during the time it is in transit until it is delivered to your specified delivery address. We require a signature for any goods delivered, at which point responsibility for your purchased goods passes to you. If you have specified a recipient who is not you for delivery purposes (for example as a gift) then you accept that evidence of a signature by them (or at that delivery address) is evidence of delivery and fulfillment by Uncoverd, and transfer of responsibility in the same way. The goods are your responsibility from the time we deliver them to the address you gave us.
Delivery times supplied to you, such as on your order receipt, are estimates and are to be used as a guide only and commence from the date of dispatch. Uncoverd is not responsible for any delays caused by destination customs clearance processes.
If delivery is delayed by any event outside of our control, we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know and we will take steps to minimize the effect of the delay. Provided we do this, we will not be liable for delays caused by the event, but if there is a risk of substantial delay you may contact us to cancel your order and we will give you store credit for any goods you have paid for but not received.
If you are purchasing in stock items, sales taxes will be automatically applied at the time of checkout if Uncoverd is obligated to collect sales taxes.
For preorder items, all relevant shipping fees, import taxes, and duties will be be charged at the time you place your order, when possible. If impossible, noted at checkout and your order receipt, shipping fees, import taxes, duties will be charged on a Delivery Duty Unpaid basis. As the recipient, you will be responsible and liable for all import duties, customs and local sales taxes levied by the country you are shipping to. Payment of these amounts will be necessary to release your order from customs on arrival.
Depending on your delivery address, different taxation rules and additional charges may apply. If you are receiving items from a a designer outside of your territory, you may need to pay import duties upon receipt of the products. We will notify you during the checkout process if import duties are included or you may have to pay them upon receipt of the products. If they are not included, neither we nor the designer suppliers have any control over these charges and we cannot predict their amount. You will be responsible for payment of any such import duties and taxes that are not included. Please contact your local customs office for further information before placing your order.
The costs of shipping and any import taxes, and duties paid are non-refundable.
Exchanges & Returns
Exchanges and returns must be made within 14 days of receiving your order. Any product returned outside of the 14-day return policy are at the discretion of Uncoverd, and may not be accepted or only accepted for store credit.
Items should be returned unused and with all Uncoverd and designer garment tags still attached. Returns that are damaged or soiled will not be accepted and will be sent back to you at your expense.
Where provided, any designer packaging such as belts, authenticity cards, dust bags and leather tags must be included with your return.
Pre-ordered items that have not been tailored or customized for you (i.e., shortened, engraved, etc.) may be returned for store credit or exchanged by contacting us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Pre-ordered items that are made custom per your wishes are final sale. No refunds, credit or exchanges will be granted.
FINAL SALE ITEMS whether in stock or pre-order: Lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, fine jewelry, items tagged as one of a kind and the following brands: Duong Jewelry & Objects, Shahla Karimi, SOÜF, Tara4779.
SHOES: All shoes should be tried on a carpeted surface. Any marks on shoes made by you render them unsalable and will be returned to you at your cost without refund, store credit or eligibility for exchange. All shoes must be returned in their original shoe box. Shoes returned without the original box, a damaged box, or marked soles may not be accepted and will be returned to you at your cost.
All in stock purchases made at an Uncoverd event are final sale. No refunds, credit or exchanges will be granted.
Repeated Returns
We monitor the number of returns made by customers, and continued returns will be flagged and potentially refused at our discretion or lead to the closure of your Uncoverd account.
Faulty Goods
Goods are faulty if they are received damaged. Items that are damaged as a result of normal wear and tear are not considered to be faulty.
If your item is faulty when you receive it, you can return it for a refund, store credit or exchange. Simply request a return. We'll send you a shipping label. Ship the item back to us within 14 days of your delivery date.
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You acknowledge and agree that all copyright, designs, the "look and feel" of the Site, trademarks and all other intellectual property and material rights, including Uncoverd Software and all HTML and other code contained in this Site, ("Content") shall remain at all times vested in Uncoverd and/or are the property of their respective owners. All such Content, including third party trademarks, designs and related intellectual property rights mentioned or displayed on this Site, in Uncoverd correspondence and at Uncoverd Events are protected by federal and state laws and regulations and international treaty provisions.
You are permitted to use the Content only as expressly authorized by Uncoverd and/or its third party licensors. Any reproduction or redistribution of the above listed Content is prohibited and may result in civil and criminal penalties. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, copying and use of the above listed materials to any other server, location or support for publication, reproduction or distribution is expressly prohibited.
In addition to the Intellectual property rights mentioned above, "Content" is defined as all information such as the "look and feel" of the Site, data files, graphics, text, photographs, drawings, logos, images, sounds, music, video or audio files on this Site, in Uncoverd correspondence and at Uncoverd Events.
Uncoverd tries to ensure that the information on this Site is accurate and complete. Uncoverd does not warrant or represent that Uncoverd's Content is accurate, error-free or reliable or that your use of Uncoverd's Content will not infringe rights of third parties.
Your use of the Site is at your risk. Uncoverd does not warrant that the functional aspects of the Site or Uncoverd's Content will be error free or that this Site, Uncoverd Content or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. If your use of this Site, or Uncoverd's Content results in the need for servicing or replacing property, material, equipment or data, Uncoverd is not responsible for those costs. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on the Web Site is provided to you "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, reasonable care and skill, or non-infringement. Uncoverd and its suppliers make no warranties about Uncoverd Content, software text, downloads, graphics, and links, or about results to be obtained from using the Site. You bear the entire risk of the completeness, accuracy or usefulness of any Content found on this Site. Uncoverd reserves the right to withdraw, temporarily or permanently, any Content from this Site at any time and for any reason. Removal may be immediate and without notice. You confirm that Uncoverd is not liable to you or any third party for any such withdrawal.
The personal opinions of the designers and labels whose products we sell, or any third parties with whom we are associated are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Uncoverd and we accept no responsibility for any such views expressed in any media.
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You use this Site, receive our correspondence and attend our events at your sole risk. You agree that you will be personally responsible for your use of this Site and for all of your activity on this Site. We reserve the right to deny you access to this Site, our correspondence and our Events, or any part of this Site, at any time without notice. If we determine, in our sole discretion, that you engaged in prohibited activities, were not respectful of other users, or otherwise violated the Terms and Conditions, we may deny you access to this Site, our correspondence and/or Events on a temporary or permanent basis and any decision to do so is final.
You agree that you shall not remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary rights notices (including copyright and trade mark notices) which may be affixed to or contained within the Site or event.
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At our request, you agree fully to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Uncoverd immediately on demand, its officers, directors, agents, affiliates, licensors, and suppliers, from and against all liabilities, claims, expenses, damages and losses, including attorneys' fees, arising from any breach of the Terms and Conditions by you or any other liabilities arising out of your use of this Site.
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Please contact us as follows: E-mail email@example.com with the subject line "Copyright".


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Romper :: Macy's (similar and current fave here)
Belt :: H&M (similar here)
Necklace :: H&M (similar here)
Since its installation in 2008, Urban Light has become a visual icon of Los Angeles. Standing in front of LACMA, Urban Light consists of 202 restored cast-iron street lamps, most of which used to light the streets of Southern California. Artist Chris Burden began collecting street lamps in 2000 ranging from 20 to 30 feet tall, there are a total of 17 different lamp styles. This iconic and abstract piece of art is one of the city's most photographed sites. It was stunningly beautiful up close with its elaborate geometric patterns and exuberant glow. To stand out amongst the uniform grey sculpture I chose a beige palette attire for a sleek appeal and feminine look. Rompers are sizzling on the trend report this season. It is probably one of the most effortless ways to throw on a one-piece outfit and make it look fashionable. They're extremely versatile and can work for day with a blazer and belt or jazzed up for night with heels and statement jewelry. Because they don't require separate coordination, they'll do in a pinch when you're short on time. Just accessorize to accomplish the look you want - from casual to chic. Rompers are fun, flirty and a fashion favorite this season.


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One of the most important things you can do to help your overall health is maintain a "Healthy Diet".
Do you know what Healthy Diet Is"?
A healthy diet should emphasize plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. These foods are high in complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, low in fat, and free of cholesterol. Fill the bulk of your diet with these healthy and nutritious food choices. The rest of your diet should come from low-fat dairy products, lean meat and poultry, and fish. Avoid foods that are high in saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, salt and added sugars.
Why is a Healthy Diet Important?
A healthy diet will help ensure your body is getting the nutrition it needs, and will help you maintain a healthy weight. People who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk for certain health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke. Your weight is directly affected by your diet and physical activity, and the food you eat greatly affects your body and how blood flows through your heart and arteries. High fat and high cholesterol diets can cause a buildup of plaque in your arteries. A blockage in a heart artery can cause a heart attack just as a blockage in your brain can cause a stroke. A healthy diet will help prevent buildup in your arteries and blood vessels and reduce your risk of acquiring weight-related health problems.
Benefits of a Healthy Diet
Maintaining an overall healthy diet not only offers your body the energy and nutrition that it needs to function, but offers several health benefits as well. The following basic guidelines are what you need to know to construct a healthy diet.
1 Eat plenty of high-fiber foods—that is, fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains.
2. Include green, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables—such as broccoli, carrots, cantaloupe, and citrus fruits.
3. Limit your intake of sugary foods, refined-grain products such as white bread, and salty snack foods.
4. Choose lean meats, skinless poultry, and nonfat or low-fat or nonfat dairy products.
5 Cut way down on trans fats, supplied by hydrogenated vegetable oils used in most processed foods in the supermarket and in many fast foods.
6. Eat more fish and nuts, which contain healthy unsaturated fats. Substitute olive or canola oil for butter or stick margarine.
7 Keep portions moderate, especially of high-calorie foods. In recent years serving sizes have ballooned, particularly in restaurants. Choose a starter instead of an entrée, split a dish with a friend, and don't order supersized anything.
8 Keep your cholesterol intake below 300 milligrams per day. Cholesterol is found only in animal products, such as meats, poultry, dairy products, and egg yolks.
9 Eat a variety of foods. Don't try to fill your nutrient requirements by eating the same foods day in, day out.
10 Maintain an adequate calcium intake. Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. Get your calcium from low-fat sources, such as skim milk and low-fat yogurt. If you can't get the optimal amount from foods, take supplements.
11 Try to get your vitamins and minerals from foods, not from supplements. Supplements cannot substitute for a healthy diet, which supplies nutrients and other compounds besides vitamins and minerals
12 Maintain a desirable weight. Balance energy (calorie) intake with energy output. Exercise and other physical activity are essential.
13 If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
"Physical activity is an important part of maintaining an overall healthy diet. Calorie expenditure is just as important as your calorie intake. If you consume more calories than your body can use you will begin to gain weight. More activity means you can eat more food and continue to maintain a balanced diet."


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Many students worry that tuition and the other costs of continuing their education will be out of reach. But don't let the price tag stop you. It's only part of the picture. Keep in mind the major benefits of investing in your education.
Most students receive some kind of financial aid to help pay for the cost of their education. A few students even get a "free ride," where all their costs are paid for.
With your determination and assistance from financial aid, you can make the education you dream about a reality. Use this section of the site to learn how.
The U.S. Department of Education should be your first source to access financial aid. They award about $150 billion a year in grants, work-study assistance and low-interest loans.
Aid also comes from scholarships from state governments, schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, religious groups and professional organizations.
So, there's money out there. You can find it.
In your senior year, you need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA).
To help you prepare, read more about the FAFSA.
You can also get information from your school counselor. Most colleges also have a financial aid office you can contact for info.
There are five basic costs associated with going to college. Financial aid may be used for:
- Tuition and fees
- Room and board
- Books and supplies
- Personal expenses
- Travel


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|Home Cooking Products Cooking Ranges Slide-In Ranges Dual Fuel Slide In Ranges Cafe C2S950P4MW2
+ Product Information
Brand: CAFE APPLIANCES
Model: C2S950P4MW2
+ Accessories
Grates: Included Center Grate
Griddle: Included Integrated Cast Iron
Grill: Integrated Cast Iron JXCGRILL1 Optional
LP Conversion Kit: Included
Optional Kits: CXFCGHKPMBT Brushed Black CXFCGHKPMCU Brushed Copper CXFCGHKPMSS Brushed Stainless
Trim Kit: JXFILLR1SS Optional
+ Appearance
Color: White
Color Appearance: Matte White
Control Knobs: Weighted Brushed Bronze Appearance
Cooktop Burner Grate Color: Matte Black
Frameless Oven Door(s): Stainless Steel
Handle: Consumer Removable Customizable Professional Style
Handle Color: Brushed Bronze
Handle Design: Café
Installation: Flush Appearance Free-standing cut-out Power Cord Not Included
Oven Door Features: Big Clear View Oven Window Matte White Frameless Oven Door
Style: Commercial
Cooktop: Sealed
+ Microwave Features
Convection: Yes
Amp Rating at 208V: 30
Amp Rating at 240V: 30
Bake Wattage: 2650W Upper / 2650W Lower
Broiler Wattage: 3000W Upper / 3600W Lower
Convection Wattage: 2500W
Power Connection: Power Cord - Not Included
Top Burner BTU Rating - LP (000's BTU's): (1) 18.0 Tri-Ring; (1) 15.0; (1) 12.0; (2) 9.5; (1) 5.0;
Top Burner BTU Rating - Nat. Gas (000's BTU's): (1) 21.0 Tri-Ring; (1) 15.0; (1) 12.0; (2) 9.5; (1) 5.0
Volts/Hertz/Amps: 208/240V; 60Hz; 30A
+ Capacity
Capacity (Cu. Ft.) value: 2.7 Upper / 4.3 Lower
Cooktop Type: Standard Grates
Total Capacity (cubic feet): 7 cu ft
+ Weights and Dimensions
Approximate Shipping Weight: 291 lb
Cabinet Opening: 30 in
Cabinet Width: 30 in
Depth with Door Open: 43 7/8 in
Depth Without Handle: 26 7/8 in
Height to Cooking Surface (in.): 36 1/4 +/- 1/4
Height to Top of Rear Vent Trim: 37 3/8 in
Net Weight: 271 lb
Oven Interior Dimensions (W x H x D) (in.): 24 x 10-1/8 x 19-1/8 - Upper; 24 x 15 x 20-5/8 - Lower
Overall Depth: 29 1/2 in
Overall Height: 37 3/8 in
Overall Width: 29 7/8 in
+ Dimensions
Width: 29.875
Depth: 29.5
Height: 37.375
+ Oven Features
Hidden Bake Element: Yes
Proofing: Yes
Convection: Yes
Self-Cleaning: Yes
+ Features
Burner - Center: 9,500 BTU Front / 9,500 BTU Rear
Burner - Left Front: 21,000 BTU Tri-ring Burner
Burner - Left Rear: 5,000 BTU Precise Simmer
Burner - Right Front: 15,000 BTU
Burner - Right Rear: 12,000 BTU
Cleaning Time: Variable with Delay Clean Option
Configuration: Double Oven Range
Connected Capabilities: Amazon Alexa DiGiorno Drop IFTTT Innit Nest The Google Assistant
Control Location: Front controls
Cooking System: True European Precise Air Reversing
Cooking Technology: Traditional Upper; Convection Lower
Cooktop Burner Grate Features: Heavy-Cast Edge-to-Edge Grates
Cooktop Burner Grate Material: Cast-Iron
Cooktop Burner Type: Sealed
Cooktop Surface: Deep Recessed Stainless Steel
Cooktop Type: Standard Grates
Dishwasher Safe Knobs: Yes
Fuel Type: 240V Electric and Natural Gas
Griddle: Included Integrated Cast Iron
Grill: Integrated Cast Iron JXCGRILL1 Optional
Ignition System: Electronic w/Auto Reignition
Leveling System: 4 Leveling Legs
Lower Oven Features: Dual element bake
Oven Cleaning Type: Self-Clean with Steam Clean Option
Oven Cooking Modes: Convection Bake Convection Roast
Oven Features: 6-Pass Broil Element 8-Pass Broil Element
Oven Interior: 2 Oven Interior Lights Black Hidden Bake
Oven Rack Features: 1 Roller Rack (Upper) 2 Self-Clean Flat Oven Racks (Lower) 6 Rack Positions
Product Type: Slide-In Double Oven
Self-Clean Oven Door Lock: Automatic
Valves (Degree of Turn): 270
WiFi Connect: Built-In
Control Type: Backlit Glass Touch
+ Technical Details
Energy Star Rated: No
ADA Compliant: Yes
+ Warranty
Labor Warranty: Limited 1-year entire appliance
Parts Warranty: Limited 1-year entire appliance
Warranty Notes: See written warranty for full details


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'by Georgia Snow – Aug 14, 2017
A British actor from Herefordshire has landed a $25,000 contract with US television network ABC following a competition to find UK stars for its shows.
Jemma Moore, who hails from Leominster and is now based in London, has become the first winner of ABC Discovers UK, which was launched earlier this year.
The extension of ABC's existing talent competition for US-based actors and was set up in order to find performers who "may not have had the opportunity to be seen yet by a team of professional casting executives", the network said.
Winners of the US competition have gone on to star in shows such as Scandal and fellow network CW's reboot of Dynasty.
To enter the competition, actors recorded a video performing one of the comedy or drama scenes posted on the ABC site, and were judged on "quality of performance, potential star power and technical skill set".
Moore, who was one of 10 finalists, said: "I am honoured to be selected as the winner of this extraordinary competition.
"To be seen and credited by ABC Casting is an incredible feeling. You work so hard, thoroughly prepare and treat each audition as a learning experience. To see it come to fruition is what we all aspire and work towards – I am truly grateful."
ABC's Ayo Davis described Moore as "an extremely talent and skilled actress with a fresh voice", adding that the network would be continuing efforts to find UK actors for its series.'
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Quality craftmanship
Everything is proudly Designed and Built in-house by our team of craftsmen. No outsourcing. No third-parties. Just us.
Renovations Made Easy
We will design, manage and build your dream home so you won't have to engage with a Designer and Builder separately for the same project.
Exclusive 5 Years Warranty Period
We go the extra mile by offering a 5-Year Warranty on all defects. That's how confident we are of our quality workmanship.
Complimentary Upgrade Of Existing Hinges
We'll upgrade any existing hinges to high quality Boxx Euro hinges that are manufactured in Spain and meet the strict European standards.
Complimentary Upgrade To Laminated Finish
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When taken care of and used properly, your hair iron/straightener can last for years. The best way to get the most out of the versatile hot tool without damaging your tresses? Avoid committing these common no-nos!
1. Using it on wet hair.
You're not supposed to hear a sizzling sound or see steam coming out of the iron plates. Make sure your locks are completely dry before using it to avoid damage.
2. Never cleaning it.
Is your hair iron not working as well as it used to? It might be because all the heat protecting oils and serums have built up and the residue hasn't been cleaned off. Remember, after using your iron (wait for it to cool down, of course), wipe a clean cloth over it to make it perform its best.
3. Using a high temperature on bleached hair.
It's not that you can't iron your mane if it's colored, but you just have to be extra careful. The high heat can fade dyed locks faster. Our tip? Use the lowest heat setting of your iron to prevent your rainbow hair from "burning off." But if your iron doesn't have a temperature adjuster, avoid using it every day.
4. Not storing it properly.
A hair straightener with a damaged chord and exposed wires is dangerous because it can cause an electrical spark when plugged in. Prevent this from happening by loosely bundling the chord together. Doing so will avoid straining them. Keep your hair tool in a safe and dry place.
5. Using the wrong size.
Picture this: You have waist-length hair, but you're using a half-inch flat iron. Not only will it take you longer to smooth out your strands, but it could cause more damage to the follicles because you'll be forced to go over each section multiple times!
6. Repetitively running it through each hair section.
For heat styling, one go should be enough. If you constantly have to run it through your tresses, it could be because your tool doesn't have the right temperature setting for your hair's thickness.
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#PollyPocket is a twitter trend I can get behind.
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We needed this. Amid all the horrible news and nasty hate-tweeting, social media users found a moment to reminisce about a popular '80s toy: Polly Pocket!
The trend took off after mom and social media maven @ResourcefulMom wrapped up a #PollyPocket party and giveaway.
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Thanks for the memories!
#PollyPocket fairy Ferris wheel. Enough said.
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#PollyPocket my life saver on the weekends
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#PollyPocket is trending. Definitely my favorite thing to play with when I was little. I still have two boxes under my bed. No shame!
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#PollyPocket was my childhood. Nuff said, I adored those dolls. ?❤
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- Wirecardenables digital payments through the Mobile Wallet mBills, a mobile payment solution from Petrol, the largest energy and retail company in Slovenia
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Wirecard, the global innovation leader in digital financial technology, together with Slovenian fintech MBILLS, today announced an innovative extension for the mobile wallet app mBills. The company MBILLS is owned mainly by Petrol, the largest energy and retail company in Slovenia with an annual turnover of EUR 4 billion and half a million participants in the loyalty program, who are offered the new app solution. Users of the mBills app can make payments on-site at almost 50 million points of sale worldwide and online, using their debit card which is issued by Wirecard and connected to their mobile wallet on their smartphone.
There is a large potential for digital and mobile payment in Slovenia where 80% of payments are still made in cash. In addition, according to a survey by the Juniper Research Institute, global spending on mobile wallets in 2017 was already estimated at USD 1.35 trillion – an increase of 32% from the previous year. Thanks to the success of mobile wallets, the acceptance of digital payments is continuously increasing.
Mag. Primož Zupan, Director of MBILLS, comments: "Our services have positioned mobile wallets in Slovenia as competitive cash solutions more quickly than expected. In the long run, however, they will only be used by the general public if they offer real added value. The MBILLS and Wirecard solution combines the best of both worlds: The advantages of a debit Mastercard with a smart, digital solution on your smartphone."
Boris Bongartz, Head of Sales Digital Goods at Wirecard, adds: "The new payment function is important in the mBills mobile wallet ecosystem – and is a core competency of Wirecard. The Mobile Wallet solution from MBILLS and Wirecard offers its users much more and thus makes an important contribution to inspiring users for digital payment solutions. We are delighted to be able to support MBILLS and by this Petrol in digitizing payment processes."
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I would like to know if there is a homemade way to clear drains instead of having to buy Draino or another name-brand clog remover? I have some trouble with my bathroom sink not draining properly at times.
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A plumber once told me to periodically pour a cup of Dawn dishwashing liquid down the drain followed by a pan of hot water. The Dawn is a grease-cutter and the hot water helps it do its job. It seems to help our sluggish drains.
Why not clean out your drain by taking it apart? You probably have it clogged full of hair. We never use any chemical to try to eat out the clog rather, we just open up the drain and clean it out.
I'm sorry folks but if you mix equal parts vinegar (dilute acetic acid) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, base) the two will neutralize each other, i don't think the chemcial reaction is gonna do anything to break up hair/soap/gunk, all you are gonna get is salt water
Editor's Note: It's true that they do neutralize each other but the fizzing loosens the gunk. I've used this many times with great results. Just keep pouring in vinegar until it stops fizzing, then run hot water and out the clog goes. If it is a hard clog, like something solid stuck in the pipe, it won't help but it is particles of food, hair and oils, it works very well.
If I could pour anything down my drain it wouldn't be plugged! Get a drain snake aka 'drain auger'.
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I was looking for a home made substitute for draino, to safe some money and not to use harsh chemicals. I tried the advise from different ladies, to use salt, vinegar and baking soda and it worked.Thank you girls. my beloved one
The safest and cheapest is equal amounts of white vinegar and bakingsoda, then pouring boiling hot water. The chemical reaction of the soda and vinegar will break up/loosen ANYTHING and the hot water will help push it through.
I use the vinegar & baking soda mixture but also add powdered laundry detergent with it which contains enzymes to break up the gunk. When mine is really bad, I use the plunger after rinsing w/hot water & repeat w/mixture if needed. Also allow the mixture to sit in drain for at least 30 minutes or more before rinsing. Good luck.
By far, the cheapest solution is to invest a dollar or two into a small plunger. Label the handle with colored tape or a permanent marker, so it will never be confused with the toilet plunger.
The drain usually gets clogged from hair and soap.Other than useing liquid cleaners try this.Disconnect the pop up stopper from under the sink.Pull out the stopper,pull off all the gunk and clean with soap and water.Replace the stopper.I do this when ever the water in the bowl is slow to drain.The liquid cleaners that one sees on TV unclogging drains is mostly useless.
A large stock pot of boiling water (PLEASE be careful handling this!!) poured slowly over the drain where you have put a good squirt of Dawn dish liquid and about a cup of salt. Repeat every hour or so, but the drain SHOULD unclog. Pair this up with a plunger and you should be in GREAT shape!
i used to have the same problem i used to put baking soda down the sink and then pour same white viniger and watch it bubble it may take several times but it will do the job unless it is too bad it is very safe
In case none of those worked very well......I've used this successfully...Pour a mixture of :
1 cup salt - 1 cup vinegar - 1cup soda down your drain. Let it stand 15 min.
HI several people recommended vinegar and baking soda. I have read that two alka selter tablets followed by vinegar bubbles up and clears a slow drain. I don't know if it would clear a really blocked drain.
I tried 1 cup Salt/baking soda/vinegar and it worked great with a little help of the plunger!
Here's something that just worked. I combined all the ideas from this forum, and used what I had: Hot water+baking soda+salt, drained down a bit first. Cleaned baking soda all into drain. Poured white distilled vinegar into drain after. Closed drain seal and listened until the bubbling stopped. Opened seal and used plunger vigorously.
I tried the baking soda, salt & vinigar method with no success. I found using a crochet needle I was able to remove chunks of hair and resovled the problem that way. It seems to work well with long hair problems.
I have a slow running drain at my kitchen sink. For years I have used Baking Soda, Vinigar and Hot water. This has kept the drain running freely. It's something about the foaming action created from mixing the two that seems to open up the drain. I do this on the average of once every three months.
Also there is a small item you can buy at various hardware stores. It's normally a 99 cent item. It is a long slender stripe of plastic with barbs on it similar to the thorns on a rose bush. These barbs bush through the hair clog and then grip the hair clog and pull it out when you retrieve the tool. This works pretty good, providing you can reach the clog.
OMG I am so glad I found this website! I did half cup of baking soda and half cup of white vinegar and half cup of salt and then waited 16 min and then poured a big pot of hot water down in the sink and plunged away. About 3-5 min. OMG I am still in shock because my husband took the pipe off and the clog was way in the pipe past the wall. (meaning we would need a plumber now) But this homemade draino stuff worked! Oh Thank You
My husband used a hair dryer on the outside of the sink pipes followed by HOT water for a greasy clog. It slicked right out.
I don't know about the homemade draino recipe, but I do know a lot about clogged drains in NYC apartments...if that helps? You should definitely purchase a snake at your local hardware store. It's good to have on hand (especially if you live in an old, old brownstone and/or have long hair), and is commonly what a plumber would try if they came to your aid. It's a little nasty, but you push the snake through the clog in your pipe, then yank that gelatinous-hairy-mess right on outta there.
If you're on a diet - this will really help stave off any hope of an appetite.
If you've got a shower that is plugged, and don't have vinegar or baking soda on hand, this work successfully for me (as long as their is at least partial drainage, i.e. pipe not completely obstructed): Pour some dish soap or other emulsifying agent (any kind of soap would help), then turn onto hottest water and using plunger, keep plunging away many many times. If you think it won't work, plunge some more, and this should free up the plug. I was desperate and threw some Listerine that was nearby, though I don't think it did anything other than waste money.
I have used vinegar and baking soda with some success. But by far the easiest is my vacume cleaner.
Put it on the blower plug all vents with a large towel and turn on the machine.
Works every time.
I just bought the cheap drain snake for $11 at home depot. Fixed the problem very, very quickly. Had used drano and plungers before to no avail. Thanks for the help
I've had this issue in the past as I am a home fat-rending enthusiast and frequently accumulate terrific deposits of lipids from pig fat.
I've had the most success using a peruvian tool developed by indigenous plumbers. It's referred to as a Quel Hatcha and resembles an apple draper but with an articulated goose neck. Legend says it was invented by aztecs to clear accumulations of blood and hair from their primitive drain systems.
But if you don't have access to rare devices of plumbing antiquity, I also hear baking soda and vinegar is as best as you can do with homemade goods.
Everybody has heard what Coke Soda will do to a piece of meat. I'm wondering if pouring a 2 liter of Coke would work with a drain clog?
YES! Thank you! When i lived in queens we always used a plunger, but I haven't purchased one for my new place in NYC.
The vinegar/salt/baking soda and hot water worked wonders. You may want to get rid of hair that you can see right at the drain opening. I also have long hair. ^_^
I recently had a problem with a slow drain in my bathroom sink. I put a small scoop of Oxiclean (not sure if that was needed but it was cool lol) then I boiled a saucepan full of water mixed with salt and vinegar and poured that down the drain with the Oxiclean. No more drain problems :)
My parents sink has been backed up for two days. My dad has tried everything, from the snake to plunging. I looked this recipe up and used it with the plunger. Once I got tired of plunging, I walked away. Within 2 minutes the sink sucked all the water out and no more clog!
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Friday, December 08, 2006
One reason why I'm not blogging as much as I used to
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Nice cartoon, very relevant for my own circumstances, too :-)ReplyDelete
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Thanks, Gary. Nice to hear from you again - Is there anyone at Manchester who is doing research on virtual worlds / games and ELT?ReplyDelete
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Not in directly ELT, but there is a guy who works in the Japan Centre who has done quite a lot with virtual reality.
I'm certainly interested in these technologies, as are other colleagues, but it's all a matter of time :-)
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ha!...man do i know that feeling ; )ReplyDelete
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Are you planning to install an outdoor TV as part of your patio, deck, or outdoor kitchen? There's nothing that detracts from the high definition quality of your viewing experience like sun glare on your screen. This may be a problem in either the morning or evening unless you have a fully enclosed outdoor living space (isn't that an oxymoron?) If you want to enjoy the TV at any time of day, mount it on a swiveling TV lift. That way, you can turn the screen away from sun's glare as needed.
Swiveling the screen also gives you the option to move your patio or lounge chairs so you can relax in the sun or shade depending on the weather. If you have a pool or hot tub nearby, that's an even better place to watch TV. Just make sure you don't get so engrossed in the latest DWTS episode that you turn into a chlorinated prune!


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I created it as a proof of concept and for fun.
How it works:The milling script removes material by cutting the workpiece with the tool object (a rectangular box) in a simple Part.cut(tool) operation.
The tool object position is determined by taking the last point and the next point from the path points list. Then, the script creates vector and walks through it by steps. At every step, the tool cuts the workpiece, and every 4 steps, the document is refreshed. Refreshed means the command Part.show(workpiece). Because this command creates a shape every time is called, before Part.show(workpiece), the previous shape is removed.
Wild and dirty.
Below I try to explain how to use this script. You can get the full code here
Creating toolpath:The first thing we need is the list of points that the "tool" will follow.
This list has the form:
points = ( ( x,y,z ), ( x1,y1,z1 ), ... , ( xn, yn, zn), ( x,y,z ))
But manually creating the points is not the most adequate way, at least for more-less complex or large toolpaths.
If we want to do something like this...
...it could take forever manually, so I wrote a pocket function instead:
from FreeCAD import Gui from PyQt4 import QtCore from FreeCAD import Base, Draft, Part import math as mt # Basical definitions raw_size=(30,30,10) Tool_radius = 0.5 Tool_heigh = 8.0 feed_rate = 10.0 # Path Generator Program=[(-5,0,30)] # Start position def pocket(V0,L,H): global Program, Tool_radius YCycles = int(mt.floor((L / (2*Tool_radius))/2)) V0 = (V0[0] + Tool_radius, V0[1] + Tool_radius, Program[0][2]) Program.append(V0) V0 = (V0[0], V0[1], H) Program.append(V0) for i in range(YCycles): V0 = (V0[0]+(L-2*Tool_radius), V0[1], H) Program.append(V0) V0 = (V0[0],(2*Tool_radius)+V0[1], H) Program.append(V0) V0 = (V0[0]-(L-2*Tool_radius),V0[1], H) Program.append(V0) V0 = (V0[0],2*Tool_radius+V0[1], H) Program.append(V0) V0 = (V0[0]+(L-2*Tool_radius), V0[1], H) Program.append(V0) V0 = (V0[0], V0[1], Program[0][2]) Program.append(V0)
It generates a pocket with initial position (lower-right corner) V0(x,y,z), side length L and absolute deepness H.
An screenshot of pocket((2,2,15),25,8)
Imagine to create that zigzag pattern by hand.
The function pocket itself does not represent the points, just creates the list. To create the wire that represents the toolpath, I have coded this:
Wire_done = False # wire end condition i=0 while Wire_done == False: i+=1 if i == len(Program): Wire_done = True break if i == 1: # Starts the wire by creating the first line Line0 = Part.makeLine(Program[i-1], Program[i]) Wire0 = Part.Wire([Line0]) else: #Creates the rest of the wire Line1 = Part.makeLine(Program[i-1],Program[i]) Trajectory_Wire = Part.Wire([Wire0,Line1]) Wire0 = Trajectory_Wire TjWire = App.ActiveDocument.addObject("Part::Feature", "Trajectory") TjWire.Shape = Trajectory_Wire # TjWire_UserName = TjWire.Label FreeCADGui.ActiveDocument.getObject(TjWire_UserName).LineColor = (1.00,0.67,0.00)
It iterates over the points list (named Program) and generates the tool trajectory wire.
You can generate multiple pockets, this is the result of...
pocket((4,4,10),20,6) pocket((8,8,10),10,3) pocket((8,20,5),5,3) pocket((15,20,5),5,3) pocket((21,20,5),3,3) pocket((10,10,5),5,2)
Create workpiece:
Raw = Part.makeBox(raw_size[0],raw_size[1],raw_size[2]) Raw_shape = App.ActiveDocument.addObject("Part::Feature", "Workpiece") Raw_shape.Shape = Raw Gui.ActiveDocument.getObject("Workpiece").Visibility=False
Create tool (the one that performs the cut):
Tool = Part.makeBox(Tool_radius*2, Tool_radius*2, Tool_heigh) Tool_shape = App.ActiveDocument.addObject("Part::Feature", "Tool") Tool_shape.Shape = Tool Tool_shape_gui = Tool_shape.Label FreeCADGui.ActiveDocument.getObject(Tool_shape_gui).ShapeColor = (0.33,0.33,1.00) Tool_shape.Placement = App.Placement(App.Vector(Program[0]),ToolR ) Gui.ActiveDocument.getObject("Tool").Visibility=False
Create the animated tool:
AnimatedTool_shape= Part.makeCylinder(Tool_radius,Tool_heigh) RTTH = Part.makeBox(Tool_radius/3.0, Tool_radius*2, Tool_heigh*1.1) for i in range(5): alpha = i*360/5 RTTH = Part.makeBox(Tool_radius/3.0, Tool_radius*2, Tool_heigh*1.1) RTTH.translate(Base.Vector((2*Tool_radius*mt.cos(mt.radians(i))/3.0,2*Tool_radius*mt.sin(mt.radians(i))/3.0,0))) RTTH.rotate(Base.Vector(0,0,0),Base.Vector(0,0,1), 15 + alpha) AnimatedTool_shape = AnimatedTool_shape.cut(RTTH) AnimatedTool= App.ActiveDocument.addObject("Part::Feature","AnimatedTool") AnimatedTool.Shape = AnimatedTool_shape AnimatedTool_gui = AnimatedTool.Label FreeCADGui.ActiveDocument.getObject(AnimatedTool_gui).ShapeColor = (0.33,0.33,1.00) AnimatedTool.Placement = App.Placement(App.Vector(Program[0]), App.Rotation(App.Vector(0,0,1),0))
Pseudo-Mill core:
This is the function that performs the milling-like action:
Then, by calling repeatedly Machining() with a timer starts the animation:L1 = Raw.cut(Tool_shape.Shape) Part.show(L1) i=0 n=0.0 swd = 3 # cut refreshing interval s=0 def Machining(): global n, i,feed_rate, L1, Tool_radius, swd, s if i <= len(Program): Current_position = Tool_shape.Placement.Base Vector_trajectory = App.Vector(Program[i+1])-App.Vector(Program[i]) Vector_direction = (App.Vector(Program[i+1])-App.Vector(Program[i])).normalize() VT_modulus = Vector_trajectory.Length VD_modulus = 1.0 if VT_modulus > VD_modulus*n*feed_rate: Next_position = App.Vector(Program[i])+Vector_direction.multiply(n*feed_rate)+App.Vector(-Tool_radius, -Tool_radius) n+=0.1 else: Next_Position = App.Vector(Program[i+1]) i+=1 n=0.0 s += 1 if s > swd: App.ActiveDocument.removeObject("Shape") L1 = L1.removeSplitter() Part.show(L1) s = 0 Tool_shape.Placement = App.Placement(Next_position, ToolR) AnimatedTool.Placement = App.Placement(Next_position+App.Vector(Tool_radius,Tool_radius,0), App.Rotation(App.Vector(0,0,1),n*43)) L1 = L1.cut(Tool_shape.Shape)
With the tool-path created above this is the result:timer=QtCore.QTimer()timer.timeout.connect(Machining)timer.start(1)
What's next?
Well, I've been playing with creating the points list using a script that follows the contour of a FreeCAD part. That way you will only need to execute that script and then run the simulation.


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By Jacob Stockinger
Not many days go by where you don't see, hear or watch stories about how far too many Americans have insomnia and are sleep-deprived.
In fact it sometimes seems like sleep research and insomnia cures are two of the big payoff fields in contemporary American medicine. The Ear wonders: Is it the same story elsewhere in the world? Why or why not?
Of course, there are drugs that can be used and behavioral changes that can be made.
But maybe some music can help.
Especially the eight-hour lullaby by the London-based German composer Max Richter (below, in a photo by Rhys Frampton for Deutsche Grammophon), who last found fame for his minimalist reworking of "The Four Seasons" in "Vivaldi Recomposed."
Richter's mammoth lullaby is called – what else? – "Sleep." A shorter version will soon be released on CD by Deutsche Grammophon.
You can hear a sample of "Sleep" in a YouTube video at the bottom. Is The Ear the only one who thinks that this sample owes something to the famous Prelude No. 1 in C major of "The Well-Tempered Clavier" by Johann Sebastian Bach — the same prelude that was later reworked into a popular setting of "Ave Maria" by the French composer Charles Gounod?
Here is a link to the story about the work and an interview with the composer that appeared on NPR or National Public Radio: