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Discussion in 'Hats' started by carter, Oct 3, 2008.
Great photos, Rick.
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I was considering going for this one but I probably won't bid. Been on a bit of a tear lately.
Looks like a nice example though.
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Ha! That's on my watch list, but I'm tapped out and need to save up for my VS custom.
I was actually going to send you a message about 2 ebay Knox bowlers, including this one. That's a great liner. You should at least try an entry level bid to see if you get it.... unless your budget is blown, like me.
That is a very nice looking Knox Bowler. A steal at the current $50: not that it will end there. Bid if you can J, wait if you can't. I know you'll find one eventually.
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I let it by. It did look very nice. Someone grabbed it for the $50.00
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That is a very good deal imo.
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I have just the one that does not fit me, however Alphonse loves it.
The Stetson came today. It's a bit tight, but i like it a lot and I'm getting used to the look.
That look is definitely you, Doug. Nice find.
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The seller's pics didn't show the dome aeration. Crikey, me likey!
I'm barely a junior member of the Homburg nation, dare I try a Bowler? I know nothing of the best vintage brands or quality. Perhaps my friends @Steve1857 @Steinbockhase and @steur can point me in the right direction!
Arrived today:
J. A. Seidl / Hut-Seidl München - no labels or other information under the sweat
The high-quality lining is glued in place, which leads to the 60's!?
Very good condition - except a small dent I hope to get out - does anyone have any experience?
Hi Randy. You should definitely go for a Bowler. The Manchester hat makers were dab hands at making excellent Bowlers. Not sure how often you come across English made hats in the US, though.
I think that Knox was a bargain at $50. Someone somewhere must be pleased. Stetson made a good Bowler, too.
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I have a Stetson, Knox, Hurd's (independent house), and a Woodrow (British) and all are fantastic. Do you want something lined or unlined? Vented or non-vented? Avoid anything with a plastic liner tip because these are from the 50s revival period. Try to find one with the non-sewn sweat joint by the rear bow as these are 30s or earlier (speaking for domestic makes).
Derbies/Bowlers are fairly common on eBay, though the condition can vary quite a bit. I'd recommend waiting until you find one in great condition, don't settle for good enough. If you're wanting something a bit more unique once in a blue moon a Stetson nutria homburg will pop up on eBay. As @Steve1857 mentioned, you can often score a bargain for $50 or less.
Really nice bowler.
Especially because it comes from Munich, Germany
Matt, Now that I look at it again it might be earlier than I thought. The reason being is the outside reed on the sweatband. It's possible this type of sweatband made it into the 1950s but I don't have any other 1950s era German Stiff Felts to compare it with.
Guilty! I'm loving this bowler. It's flawless and really comfy. I appreciate that none of you gents made me pay more for it than the opening bid. [emoji120]
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Looks great!
Nice! Now that I see it on your head I have a slight pang of envy, but it always makes me happy when a fellow lounger shows up with a nice hat I was eyeballing. Time to find a bowler I guess!
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Sugar is a common food ingredient. It comes in many different forms and varieties, including granulated, powdered, brown, raw, crystallized, liquid (see section below). Sugar is often considered a staple.
Sugar and healthEdit
Many people debate the health effects of sugar. Most of the time when we discuss "sugar", we're referring to refined sugar. This is the sugar that's added to foods rather than the sugar naturally occurring in food. Your body needs sugar; cells use it for energy. But, your body can turn other forms of carbohydrates and complex sugars into the energy it needs, and many people think that is healthier than consuming simple sugars. Articles on the Internet often make claims without any reputable references.
There are 4 calories in a gram of sugar, 15 in a teaspoon, 45 in a tablespoon or 774 in a cup of sugar.
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- sucrose
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- fruit juice concentrate
- corn sweetener
- glucose
- corn sugar
- grape sugar
- dextrose
- invert sugar
- maltose - sugar from malt (two forms: diastatic, and non diastatic)
- lactose - sugar from milk, the least sweet sugar
Some of these are common household ingredients; while others will primarily be found as ingredients in commercially prepared foods. Sugar-rich ingredients used primarily to sweeten include honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, treacle, molasses, karo syrup, sorghum syrup and Stevia.
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Then there are other, artificial substances, that are used instead of sugar to sweeten foods. Some people experience side effects from the substitutes. In some places and times, use of some of the substitutes have been banned or restricted. Common substitutes include saccharine, aspartame, sucralose.
Licorice is also a natural sweetener that adds no calories.
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In addition to sweetening foods, sugar and sugar substitutes are also added to items like toothpaste, mouthwash and medicines to make them more palatable.
A phrase much coined from the Walt Disney movie Mary Poppins: "a spoon of sugar helps the medicine go down" is an expression of using sugar to counteract the taste of bitterness found in some medicine. "Sugar-coated" also indicates an emphasis on the sweet or good side of something, and perhaps ignoring the underlying reality. Another old folk phrase is "What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice, and everything nice, that's what little girls are made of".
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John Edward Bell was aged 27 when he was killed on the battlefield in Belgium during World War I (1914-1918). His brother, Alexander Law Bell, was also killed during the war. They were my second great uncle's - Debbie McCauley.
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John Edward Bell was born in Turakina on 27 July 1889 (reg. 1889/8300). His parents were Edward and Mary Bell (nee Watt) who married in Turakina on 19 May 1881. He had hazel eyes and brown hair.
He worked as a Bushman at Urenui in Taranaki and had scars on his left shoulder and left hand.
John enlisted at Urenui for World War I (1914-1918), his medical details being taken at Trentham on 30 December 1914. His pulse was found to be high, but the medical officer remarked that 'he came from the bush a fortnight ago and has been smoking heavily, taking a fair amount of liquor'.
He was a Gunner (Service No. 2/1132) with the Field Artillery, embarking along with his younger brother Alexander and the 4th Reinforcements from Wellington on 17 April 1915 aboard either the Willochra or Knight Templar or Waitomo for Suez, Egypt.
John was wounded in Dardanelles on 4 October 1915.
He was wounded again on the 28 February 1917 and admitted to hospital in France, being discharged from hospital on 10 April 1917.
He served at Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium.
John was serving with the New Zealand Field Artillery, 5th Battery when he was killed in Belgium on 17 June 1917 (reg. 1918/56089).
He was buried at Strand Military Cemetery, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium (Ref: VI. B. 1.).
On 5 July 1917 the Feilding Star reported, 'Mrs Hugh McIntyre received the sad news yesterday that her nephew, Gunner John Edward Bell, who was well known in the Kimbolton district, was killed in action on June 17. He was 27 years of age, and left with an early reinforcement. His mother resides at Ngaruawahia'.
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Last weekend we took the Tren dels Llacs from Lleida to Pobla de Segur in the Pyranees. It leaves at 10.30 am and so we stayed overnight in Lleida
It is a trip I have wanted to do for years and finally it happened. You can go during the week but it is an ordinary train and there is no time to stop at the other end. On Saturdays they run a tourist train – it's a beautiful old one with compartments – and you have a few hours to explore Pobla de Segur
It wasn't expensive, 27 euros return for each person, and they took great care of everyone with free gifts, a couple of funny men who moved through the carriages making people laugh (not me of course – too British!) and a stop-off on the way home for a glass of wine and a pastry with escalivada.
I took a lot of photos and here are some of them – including the train toilet which was very wonderful compared to the ones we have now.
Modern trains have tiny toilets
electronic locks on the doors giving you no sense of privacy or security
you often can't find how to flush it
and the actual toilet no longer gives you the pleasing feeling of the tracks thundering by straight down the hole
There is a view from the window – which you can open!!! See above.
Anyway, enough about the toilet, though I did like it – here is the corridor. It is a proper one making you squeeze your tummy in to let anyone past
And you can stand there with the window open and gaze out
When you go between carriages there are those lovely in-between wobbly bits where again you can see the tracks rushing by
Right, now we get to the reason for the trains name – The Lakeland Train
We passed through tunnels and crossed bridges and passed numerous lakes
At Pobla de Segur there was a reception committee with a trumpet.
The doors opened inwards which made it feel better when hanging out the window – I love windows that open – who changed them in modern trains?
On the way back we sat in the restaurant car – yes they have that too – and watched it all again but from the other direction
Lovely day, lovely trip and I would highly recommend it.
If you would like to learn more about the Tren dels Llacs and a lot more about the history of the line then take a look here. I first heard about the train on the web site Iberian Nature which is also well worth a look.


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We all have heard the stereotype that people who wear glasses are intelligent. According to a study from the University of Edinburgh, there may be some truth to this. According to technology, there are many ways a person's body features can influence about how intelligent they are. Some are more amazing than others. We may have been right about people who wear glasses being intelligent but let's just say a lot of additional stereotypes are completely off.
Bright Part brings you somebody parts that research suggests is actually a sure indication of higher human brain power in people.
- 1 1 . Being tall
- 2 2 . Larger breasts
- 3 3. Blue eyes
- 4 4. A big head
- 5 5. A broad forehead
- 6 6. Insufficient ear symmetry
- 7 7. Thin, smiling lips
- 8 8. A pointy chin
- 9 9. Body hair
- 10 10. A Roman nose
- 11 11. Smaller index fingers
- 12 12. Being left-handed
- 13 13. Smaller sized waists than hips
- 14 14. Average weight
1 . Being tall
Taller individuals are often smarter than shorter people. According to 1 theory, being high helps give most people position, therefore historically taller most people acquired even more opportunities for leadership, permitting them to get even more access to information. They might then move down their elevation and status with their kids. Taller most people generally have better jobs, permitting them to better educate children, who'll likely inherit their elevation, continuing the cycle.
2 . Larger breasts
According to 1 study, women with larger breasts tend to have higher intelligence. Not only did women with larger breasts look like the most intelligent overall, but women with normal breasts were also demonstrated to become smarter than ladies with small breasts. This should serve as a reminder to constantly take stereotypes with a grain of salt.
3. Blue eyes
Blue eyes might showcase a high intellect. Many popular brainiacs have had blue eyes like Stephen Hawking and Marie Curie. Having less pigment than brown eyes, light-weight penetrates additional in blue eyes than brown eyes. However, this may additionally cause the eyes to become additional sensitive to light-weight.
4. A big head
While there is debate over how much the size of the brain contributes to intelligence, having a large head can make you smarter, but not for the reasons you think. Lower nerve cell density inside the brain will facilitate your brain work with efficiency.
5. A broad forehead
Based on the practice of Chinese encounter reading, having a wide forehead is an indicator of cleverness and skill. Generally, also, they are believed to be in a position to finish tasks previously and usually don't want things told them.
6. Insufficient ear symmetry
One research found that individuals who are less symmetrical, like anyone who has one particular earlobe or finger longer than its twin, make smarter leaders and are in a position to avoid self- curiosity. It's feasible that people's reactions to these uncommon body parts lead them to develop stability.
7. Thin, smiling lips
Men may not often showcase their lips with balm or make-up, however, they could still produce a statement. Scientists think that slim, smiling lips might help a guy appear more smart. Sad lips were used as an indicator that men were significantly less than intelligent. Although it is unclear precisely how corelative this is, humans have become to unconsciously acknowledge this feature as time passes.
8. A pointy chin
Humans also have grown to recognize just how a man's chin looks to regulate how smart he's. A smaller sized, pointy chin suggests a guy is smart. A big chin shows that a guy was significantly less than smart.
9. Body hair
Guys with thicker body locks were found to possess higher IQs. Hairier guys were found to end up being better students. A report involving American medical college students claimed that almost half of man trainee doctors in the united states were incredibly hairy.
10. A Roman nose
A 19th-century pseudoscience called "nasology" claimed there is a connection between the form of a person's nose and their moral personality. A Roman nasal area or aquiline nasal area indicated a person was proficient at producing decisions. A straight nasal area suggested a person got a like for the good arts. A nasal area with wide nostrils suggests a cognitive and significant mind.
11. Smaller index fingers
Finger length may predetermine SAT ratings. One study claimed males with smaller index fingertips were better than mathematics and women who had smaller sized index and ring fingertips also were more intelligent.
12. Being left-handed
Left-handed many people normally have a more substantial corpus callosum which helps them procedure information quickly. In addition they tend to possess a much better developed right-brain hemisphere.
13. Smaller sized waists than hips
Ladies with smaller waists than hips or who've an hourglass shape are found to end up being smarter than slimmer ladies in one study; this is thought to be because that they had higher degrees of omega 3 essential fatty acids which give more energy and even help pregnant women to develop their babies' neurodevelopment.
14. Average weight
Weight, however, might create a distinction indifferently. One study claimed that overweight men and ladies typically had less gray and white brain matter in required areas than not.
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I have been to Taipei many times over the years and my lovely Taiwanese friends there have brought me to many places in and outside the city, like Danshui 淡水,, Jiufen 九份, Yang Ming Shan 陽明山國家公園, Maokong 貓空, and KeeLung 基隆. So on this trip, I focused on places that I have never been to before and also ventured south of Taiwan. My itinerary was a bit rushed and tiring but I was able to see a bit of everything. Of course, if you have the luxury of time, I suggest you spend at least 2 days at every stop. I think I would have liked another day in Taichung. Anyway, here are some photos to share.
Day 1. Taipei. Arrived mid day and was almost 3pm by the time we checked into Tomorrow Hotel at Ximending. Had delicious Ah Zhong Mian Xian 阿宗面线 as a snack to tie us over to dinner. Visited impressive Liberty Square 自由廣場 and had hotpot for dinner with lovely friends.
Day 2. Rented a taxi for the day (NT$3500) to take us to Yehliu 野柳, lovely Shifen waterfall, Pingxi (to release 天燈), Keelung Night Market, and back to Taipei. Renting a taxi is the best way to travel if you have limited time and have travel buddies to share the cost.
Day 3. Checked out and took the Tze-Chiang train (TRA) to Taichung (took about 3 hours, cost NTD380). Checked into MiCasa Hotel right next to the station. Visited Rainbow Village (Caihongjuan Village 彩虹眷村), nothing fantastic because it is really tiny so don't expect a village, Xingwu Shou Yanwuchang, beautiful garden, and Zhonghua Night Market (because the famous Fengjia Night Market was too far away).
Day 4. Checked out and took the bus to Sun-Moon-Lake 日月潭. Bought the 5-day pass (NTD450) that covered transport from Taichung to SML and SML to Alishan within 5 days. Checked into ShuiShaLien Hotel. I think the boat/bus combination was good at SML enabling us to see the highlights. Of course, we didn't get to SML till almost noon so that was half the day gone. If you had a full day, perhaps cycling around the lake may be a good option, but be warned, it is a HUGE lake. The boat from Shuishe Pier took us to Xuanguang Temple Pier, where we got off to walk around, then hopped on the next boat to Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. We paid NTD580 each for entrance to the village which included the Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (日月潭纜車). We didn't have a lot of time at the village but the scenery from the cable car was fantastic. Get your camera ready and pray that it is a clear day, not foggy like mine was. We took the last boat back to Shuishe Pier and caught the bus to the majestic Wen Wu Temple. Lots of walking.
Day 5. Checked out and took the bus to Alishan. Checked into Dafong Hotel. This was the most expensive hotel of our entire trip and the largest (room for quadruple was the only one left) but worth it because it was right there where the bus and Alishan train station is. There were many steps to get to the hotel, not easy with luggage, and the hotel does not have a lift and we were on the 4th top floor. But they were kind enough to carry our luggage and on the day we left, gave us a ride to the bus station. At Alishan, be prepared to walk to enjoy the lovely scenery. Plenty of walking.
Day 6. We woke up at 3AM to catch the 4.15AM train to see sunrise. It was a clear day so we were blessed with a lovely view of sunrise and 雲海. It made all the waking up early, waiting an hour at the train station in the cold, and lugging a winter jacket for the entire trip, worthwhile. After breakfast, we checked out and took the bus from Alishan to Chiayi (NTD285), then took the Tze-Chiang train from Chiayi to Tainan (50mins, NTD139). Checked into Oriental Hotel. At the Tainan train station, I asked the Tourist Information Desk for sightseeing ideas and they said there were only 3 places worth seeing in Tainan — Fort Provintia (Chihkan Tower 赤崁樓), Anping Fort (Ānpíng Gǔ Bǎo 安平古堡), and Confucius Temple (kǒng miào 孔廟). I am sure the city has much more to offer but since I didn't have a lot of time, I did as I was told.
Day 7. Checked out and took TRA train to Kaohsiung (40mins, cost NTD106). Checked into Shihzuwan Hotel, Kaohsiung Station. I met up with a long-lost friend whom I have not seen for almost 10 years, so we spent the evening talking up a storm. We hung out at the Rui Feng Night Market 瑞豐夜市, had dinner, and then took a slow walk along Love River (even though we are 2 ladies chatting away). It was surprisingly rather quiet along the river. I was expecting a lot of couples.
Day 8. It was a hot day in Kaohsiung and we spent a good part of the day getting to/from and walking around the majestic Foguan Shan. Photos do not do justice to the place, you have to be there to see/experience it for yourself. Very, very impressive even though I didn't manage to walk all of it. We then went to the Gushan Ferry Pier for a short boat ride (I could use the iPass to pay) to Cijin Island for seafood dinner. I still prefer the Singapore seafood.
Day 9. Tour of Lotus Pond before taking the High Speed Rail (HSR) from Kaohsiung HSR Station back to Taipei (90mins, cost NTD1340). Only on Sat/Sun, they have the Zuoying Cultural Tour Bus to take you around the pond. NTD50 for the one-day pass and it is a real time saver. You can hop on and off anytime, or go as many rounds as you want. And there is a tour guide on the bus to explain all the sights. Very worth it.
Day 10. Return to Singapore. Before that, a good friend brought me to the famous Fu Hang Dou Jiang 阜杭豆漿where we had to queue for 45mins. I have never had my dou jiang salty and I don't think I will again. But it's always good to try at least once.
Useful tips
- At Taoyuan Airport, buy the iPass which is like our Easilink card, enabling us to travel on buses and MRT and buy things at 7-11 and other shops throughout Taiwan, not just in Taipei. It is very convenient to have such a card and you can top up the value at any MRT stations. The only thing I didn't like was the non-refundable NT$100 deposit we had to pay. Sure, it is a pretty card and could be a good souvenir, and there is no expiry date so you can always use it again on your next trip to Taiwan, but still S$4.62 is a bit steep. I can easily buy a nicer souvenir.
- Take the MRT from airport to Taipei Main Station. Promotion fare was NTD80 (normal fare NTD160) since the Airport Line was newly opened on May 2 this year. We like! I know there are other travel options but I like the feel of new trains. Never liked the bus nor taxi and not worth the price for HSR.
- Try staying at Ximending (西門町), the northwestern part of Wanhua district in Taipei, is now the development center of fashion and subculture in Taiwan. Lots of young people hang out there. Our hotel was like 20m away from the station so it was very easy to get there with our luggage. But the room was tiny, tiny.
- HSR is fast but more expensive than most mode of transportation and not all the stations are in the middle of town. The TRA (Taiwan Railway Authority) trains are good enough for me, especially the Tze-Chiang trains which have less stop than the local trains and the prices are very reasonable. But if you need to get some place fast, then HSR is great. It took me only 90 mins to get from Kaohsiung to Taipei and cost NTD1340 (SGD62).
- The 5-day pass for SML-Alishan is a good bargain too at NTD450 (SGD21). You are on the bus a lot but if you have a travel buddy to talk to, or if you are someone who can sleep wherever you sit, then the hours pass by very quickly.
- Always book hotels near the train stations unless you don't mind dragging your luggage along the uneven pavements long distances or catching a cab to your hotel.
- You can store your luggage at train stations too to save time, like what I did in Kaohsiung. My hotel was near the TRA/MRT train station but not the MRT/HSR station. So after breakfast, I checked out and took the MRT to the HSR station with my luggage and paid for a locker to store it. That gave me an hour more to tour Lotus Pond since I didn't have to go back to the hotel to get my luggage.
Overall, a fantastic trip. Lovely to see all my Taiwanese friends again and wonderful traveling with my travel buddy. The next time in Taiwan, I will cover the eastern side of the country like Hualien and Taitung.


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note: some discounts start tomorrow (Sunday) GlennDL
Our Annual List of Veteran's Day Discount is up!
HoW2 Identify 'Poison' Plants:
Ivy, Oak, and Sumac.
Poison: a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.
There is a great deal of confusion about poison ivy vs. poison oak since there are two kinds of poison ivy and two kinds of poison oak
Welcome to the World of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac click for more
Relieving Mosquito Bites Naturally:
Repelling Mosquitos:
"The phenomenon that some people are more prone to mosquito bites than others is well documented. In the 1990s, chemist Ulrich Bernier, now at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, began looking for what he calls the "magic compounds" that attract mosquitoes. His research helped to show that mosquitoes are attracted to humans by blends of common chemicals such as carbon dioxide, released from the skin and by exhaling, and lactic acid, which is present on the skin, especially when we exercise. But none of the known attractant chemicals explained why mosquitoes preferred some people to others."
Recognizing, removing, treating bites, and deterring them.
Mint Them Out
Did you know that spiders HATE peppermint? (So do mice.) Most people don't! An easy way to keep spiders from invading your space is to fill a spray bottle with peppermint essential oil (which you can buy from here on Amazon) and water, and then spray it around your home. Plus, your home will smell great!! (use cotton balls with a couple of drops of peppermint oil scattered around the house for mice.)
For more info on repelling spiders using peppermint oil, check out this great article: http://www.herbsandoilsworld.com/how-to-keep-spiders-out-of-your-home-with-peppermint-oil/.
Use Vinegar
White vinegar has about five trillion uses around the house (look it up!), and repelling spiders is one of them! Repelling spiders with vinegar is much like repelling them with peppermint oil, in that you fill a spray bottle with vinegar and water, and spray all the cracks and crevices around your home.
Don't Let Them In
A great way to keep spiders out of your home is to never let them in in the first place! Make sure the exterior of your home is free from leaves, grass clippings, wood piles, or any other notorious spider hangouts. You can also check all door openings and windowsills to make sure there isn't room for spiders to get in that way,and apply caulk when needed.
Citrus Does The Trick
It's common knowledge that spiders hate all things citrus. Rubbing citrus peels on areas where spiders are known to frequent, like baseboards, windowsills and bookshelves, is a great way to keep them from coming around. Even using lemon scented furniture polish can drive spiders away!
source: Natural Living Ideas
Free and powerful photo editing software:
If you've seen any of my websites or Facebook post you've probable noticed that I do a lot of photo editing and create a lot of my own graphics. Everything from montages to cropping, labeling, to banners for videos. I do a lot of what is sometimes referred to as 'photo-shopping' pictures.
Some examples:
Plus the banner at the top of this page.
For over 8 years now I have not used any of the:
"Photo/Graphics" free software (Microsoft/windows, etc.) that has come with any of my computers(3),
I also haven't used any of the Photo software that has come with any of my camera purchases (4),
nor have I purchased any photo or graphics software… ever.
Why not?
Because from one computer to the next if the free software changes you have to learn the new software all over again.
Because from one camera to the next not only do you also need to learn the new software, but when you change computers the software that came with your new camera may not work on your new computer.
When you purchase software it's difficult enough to install it on your current computer, imagine if it doesn't install or work on your next computer. (this happened to me on a $400 Microsoft web editing program (FrontPage) that was discontinued)
Then there's always the disaster that occurs when the file format for hundreds of pictures and graphics have to be converted from one format to another and the software manufacturer doesn't supply a conversion utility.
So what do I use? How much does it cost? Where do I get it?
- paint.net.
- free.
- download it.
How about updates? What about support? Does it measure up?
I have been using it since 2007, it was free then and its free now, you download it from the internet, it will do automatic updates or manual, you can put it on more than one computer at a time, when you get a new computer you just down load it to the new computer and transfer your old files (pictures & graphics) to your new computer (via flash drive, or whatever), it has on-line tutorials and forums, and yes, its just as powerful as Adobe® Photoshop®, Corel® Paint Shop Pro®, Microsoft Photo Editor, and The GIMP.
"Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software for PCs that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plugins.
It started development as an undergraduate college senior design project mentored by Microsoft, and is currently being maintained by some of the alumni that originally worked on it. Originally intended as a free replacement for the Microsoft Paint software that comes with Windows, it has grown into a powerful yet simple image and photo editor tool. It has been compared to other digital photo editing software packages such as Adobe® Photoshop®, Corel® Paint Shop Pro®, Microsoft Photo Editor, and The GIMP."
Solving A Classic Bathroom Dilemma:
Enable 'God Mode' for better Netflix browsing:
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The Netflix website can be a huge pain to use. Sure you can search for specific titles but if you want to browse through all of the content you have to suffer through an endless and painfully slow scroll wheel. Luckily there is a new tool out there that you can use to change this and it's called "GodMode". To use it, first make sure the bookmark bar is visible in your browser. The actual command to do this varies slightly depending on the browser you're using, but typically you can enable the toolbar by right clicking the empty area at the top of your browser and selecting the option to show bookmarks or favorites. Head to the website you see below and drag the green button to the bookmark bar. Now head on over to the Netflix website and sign in as you normally would. You will still see the horizontal rows of the shows but don't worry. Simply tap the new Netflix… view entire video.
17 Laundry Hacks That Will Change Your Life:
Making sure your clothing looks its best can be such a chore, especially if you are trying to tackle a stain or need to bring out the iron. These are just the necessary evils of being an adult, so stop avoiding laundry day and get it done with these 17 super easy tips. click for full article from diply.com
Revive Old Towels
Resize Shrunken Clothes
Never Forget Again
Learn The Language
Remove Red Wine Stains
Get Rid Of Holiday Stains
Grease Stains Be Gone
Abolish Ink Stains
Ink Stains Part Two
Actually, Just Remove ALL Of The Stains
Vinegar In The Landry?
Hand Wash Your Delicates Right
Don't Use Dryer Sheets
Seriously, You Don't Need Dryer Sheets
Don't Even Use The Dryer At All
Fold Your Sweater Better
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3 (more) Netflix secrets you need to know:
With over 50 million subscribers in 40 countries, Netflix is the most popular TV show and movie streaming service. During peak evening hours, the service is using up to 34% of America's Internet capacity.
While Netflix may seem simple on the surface, though, the reality is that Netflix is one of the most complex services on the Internet - from the massive amount of HD videos it has to stream to its formulas for deciding what videos to recommend for each subscriber.
That means Netflix sometimes doesn't work as well as you'd want. I'm going to share some of the lesser-known Netflix secrets that will help you track down problems and make it work the way you want.
1. Streaming speed affects video quality
A side effect to Netflix's massive popularity is that it overwhelms Internet providers' networks - or so the ISPs claim. Some providers have even gone so far as to throttle, or slow down, their subscribers' connection to Netflix.
If you're paying for a hyper-fast Internet connection and getting lousy video quality, this might be the cause. Take a look at Netflix's ISP Speed Index Chart to quickly see how your ISP stacks up.
To know for sure, open Netflix and search for "Example Short 23.976." This video is an 11-minute series of random clips so it's not very entertaining. But it does hold the keys to one major secret.
If you look in the corner of the video, it shows your video bit rate and resolution. The bit rate is how fast the video is streaming and the resolution is the quality. The faster the bit rate, the better the quality you can get.
Typically, Netflix streams 1080p resolution at 3 Megabits per second (3,000 kilobits per second). That's ideally what you want to see.
Make a note of the highest numbers you see during the clip and then check the bit rate against what Netflix says your provider averages. That will tell you if you're getting the streaming speed that Netflix thinks you are.
If your bit rate is much lower than Netflix says it should be, then it might be a problem with your Internet. Run a speed test to see if you're getting the Internet speed you're paying for.
Speed Test
Test Result explanation
If you aren't getting the speed you're paying for, call your provider and let it know. Once it gets your speed where it should be, Netflix streaming should improve.
If you are getting the speed you're paying for, and it's faster than the Netflix bit rate, call your provider and let it know there's a problem with Netflix streaming. You might find out that you're being throttled.
2. Time of day affects video quality
Poor video quality and streaming speed might have another cause, though. Remember when I said at peak hours Netflix uses 34% of the U.S. Internet? That's a lot of information moving around at once. Traffic jams are bound to happen, which slows things down.
To keep things flowing, Netflix and ISPs might both decide to drop the video quality - and thus the amount of bandwidth needed - a little.
So, you might still get HD video from 7 to 9 p.m. in your area, but you probably won't be getting full 1080p quality. If you are testing Netflix for quality using the methods above, be sure to do it throughout the day.
Consistent quality is actually the one area where traditional TV has streaming beat. If you want the best possible at all times, then you might want to consider flipping to regular old TV during primetime hours.
Consider buying an indoor HD antenna that will let you watch local news, syndicated shows and sports.
3. Tweak your recommendations
Netflix takes every movie you watch into account when developing your Taste Profile. This helps it recommend videos from a pool of 76,897 genres. Sound like a lot? Well, Netflix has genres like Quirky Sci-Fi Comedies and Dark Independent Police Dramas.
The way to change your recommendations is by rating what you watch. When you're first starting Netflix, you'll see a lot of surveys called Taste Preferences that ask you to rate movies, shows and genres you've watched recently.
Handy tip: If you have several people in the house using one Netflix account, be sure to set each person up with their own Netflix profile to avoid conflicts. On the Netflix website, click Manage Profiles in the top right corner to get started. 4 ways to perfect your Netflix experience:
Taste Preferences are important to fill out so Netflix can build your Profile. After a while, you won't see as many of these, however.
If you want to revisit your preferences, go to the Netflix site and under Your Account load the Taste Preferences survey.
A few minutes tweaking your ratings can mean less time scrolling past movies you'd never watch.
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How2 Create A YouTUBE Playlist:
You can create a video playlist for watching and listening to Music Videos (lectures, etc.,)
You can post these playlist to Facebook, create a desktop link to it, embed it into your editable home page or blog, etc.
This video shows you how to create a playlist… be sure you have a YouTube Account (see How2 create a YouTube Account. )
How to Clean Out a Sink Pop-up Drain Stopper:
When your bathroom sink does not drain well, quite often it's because
your pop-up stopper is plugged with debris. This video will show you
how to remove and clean the stopper.
from How2WithGEO
11 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes:
"The days are finally getting longer, the snow is (slowly!) beginning to melt, and spring officially arrives in just a few days! While the prospect of warmer weather has us all a bit giddy, we can't forget the unwelcome intruders that tag along with the sunny summer weather."
- Citronella
- Lemon Balm
- Catnip
- Marigolds
- Basil
- Lavender
- Peppermint
- Garlic
- Pennyroyal
- Rosemary
- Geranium
"She Sheds": ManCave turnaround
Every woman deserves a shed of her own — somewhere to retreat for some solitude, to create or grow, to write or paint, or just to enjoy the view.
courtesy of Judy
Laundry Symbols & Stain Cheat Sheet:
Summer can wreak havoc on your clothes. Dirt, sweat, grass stains and the like can permanently damage our wardrobe. But they don't have to.
How2 create a YouTube Account.
Follow the steps in this video to quickly make a YouTube account.
Full transcript:How To Make A YouTube Account
To make a YouTube account quickly, first go to YouTube.com.
Click on "Sign In."
If you weren't aware, YouTube is owned by Google, and all of the accounts are merged into one, so if you already have a Google (Gmail) account simply sign in with it.
That will sign you into your YouTube account.
However if you're new to YouTube and need to create a YouTube
4 ways to perfect your Netflix experience:
These tips from CNET's Dan Graziano could greatly improve your viewing experience on Netflix.
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HoW2 Wear a Pocket Square:
A Pre-Shave Routine
Wash your face or the area you want to shave. Washing removes excess oil and dead skin cells, which can interfere with the razor or irritate your gently-scraped skin while simultaneously reducing bacteria that could cause infection. Washing also moisturizes the hair about to be shaved, softening it and making the shave easier.
- Use warm water when washing your hair pre-shave. Warm water will help soften your follicles and encourage your pores to open, making for a closer shave.
- Try shaving after you shower. If you shave in the morning, shaving after your shower will give your whiskers time to absorb the water from the shower and should make for a smoother shave.
IRS2GO Mobile App:
With tax season just around the corner, the IRS released IRS2Go 5.0, an updated version of the only official IRS smartphone app. The app is free for both Apple and Android users (Spanish and English). It allows you to:
- Find free tax preparation assistance.
- Check your refund status.
- Stay up to date on tax changes affecting your family.
Get a TextNow Wireless Moto G for $14.99
"I first spotted this deal late yesterday, and it's the kind of thing that tends to melt the Internet -- so I don't know how long supplies will last.
While they do, however, TextNow Wireless has the refurbished Motorola Moto G smartphone for $14.99 (plus around $9 for shipping). That's not your subsidized price in exchange for a two-year contract; it's your price to own the phone outright.
Amazing, right? As you might expect, there are a few things to consider. First of all, this is the first-gen Moto G, a great entry-level phone by all accounts -- but it's limited to 3G data has just 8GB of storage, and no microSD slot for expansion. Ouch. I'll come back to that in a bit.
Second, the phone is inextricably tied to TextNow for service -- or, at least, for traditional phone service, though there's nothing traditional about TextNow. Like Republic Wireless, it leverages Wi-Fi whenever possible -- not just for data and texting, but also for…"
Recycled Crayon Candles:
katie.ekbatani for JCLU
Although my crayon days are long gone, I still remember the frustration of breaking a brand new coloring stick.
But have no fear! Your crayon saving days are here!
These bright an colorful creations are a neat way to find use for those old, broken crayons of yours (or your kids').
Warning: This craft involves hot, melted wax, so make sure to watch your fingers and have an adult supervising at all times!
- Dixie Cups
- Wax
- Crayons
- Wicks (available on Amazon)
- Votives/Candle holder or glass jar
- Popsicle sticks (for stirring)
- Microwave
- A plate stand/bent metal coat hangar for propping up the candles
Fitness Trackers: Take them on a test run.
With so many fitness trackers on the market -- and more emerging every day -- it's hard to know which one is right for your needs.
How2 'out-text' Your Teenager.
updated: 1-4-09
'do u txt?' Almost all teens do and can use a cell phone's keypad to send messages at an incredible speed. Text messaging is one of those things that until you do it, it is hard to see the value. Perhaps it's time that you gave it a shot.
Quick messages:
How to disable the annoying sounds in the Facebook app
Facebook recently rolled out an update for iOS and Android users, adding some downright annoying sounds. Here's how you can disable them. by Jason Cipriani February 13, 2015
For reasons that are unclear to anyone outside of Facebook, the iOS and Android apps recently started making a ton of noise. You may have noticed the new sound effects in the last few days when you refresh your feed or leave a comment on a post. It's annoying, and completely unnecessary.
Thankfully, you can disable the in-app sounds in a matter of seconds.
Who Will Control Your Facebook When You Die?
A problem that has plagued the social media giant has finally been solved. Sort of.
For over a decade now, users have been growing their networks with status updates, pictures, and messages with their friends. What happens to all that data when you die? There hasn't been a good answer, until now.
I've added Wiki How to the "Some of My HoW2 Resources:" section, and created a new category for the "HoW2 iNDEX":
EDITOR'S NOTE: New Category ~~man cave
I've created a new category for the "HoW2 iNDEX":
man cave: I've been keeping the website gender neutral up to this point. As a matter of fact, most of the articles have been 'household' tips, i.e.., woman's work. But, under the circumstance household tips that have catered to a bachelor's needs. The needs of a poor disposed of husband cast out into the cold harsh world where there is no apparent answer to the question, "If you have to separate whites from colors, then why don't you have to separate reds from blues from greens, etc.?
The unfortunate truth though is that as I have aged I have succumbed to old man tendencies that never garnered my attention before. (a craving for plaid is not yet one of them)
Things such as… hats. Because of my large brain I have never been
How2 Shape a Hat
from wikiHow.com
Three Methods:To Shape a Fur Felt Cowboy Hat, To Shape a Straw Cowboy Hat, To Shape a Palm Leaf Cowboy Hat
In spite of all those movie Western images, the cowboys of the Old West wore their hat brims flat, to keep out the sun. Rolled and folded brims came into fashion much later, when ranch workers had to pile into pickup trucks without taking up too much space. Today, there are countless ways to shape a cowboy hat brim.
You can buy your cowboy hat pre-shaped, or you can do it yourself. The method for shaping depends on the material your cowboy hat is made from. This article describes how to shape a cowboy hat made of fur felt, or straw or palm leaves. Read Full Article (w/pictures)
How2 Make a Kitchen Chalkboard
from thekitchn.com
As for the chalkboard part of this tutorial, it was incredibly easy to make. While you can try doing something like this with chalkboard paint, I was pleased to find there's a less messy option: chalkboard liner paper.
Con-Tact has recently come out with these rolls of black, adhesive material that you can cut to size just like any other shelf liner paper. Peel off the backing, then smooth it onto any surface you please. You could theoretically use it to cover an entire cabinet, backsplash, or fridge door if you wanted to!
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Some of My HoW2 Resources"
I have dropped the "ABOUT.com" daily feeds from the "Some of My HoW2 Resources" section in the left hand sidebar. Before I explain why let me describe the why, what and how this section exist and works.
Why: I collect 'How To' information like some people collect recipes. I use to purchase how to books, but in some cases the internet has rendered them outdated almost as soon as they are purchased. I started collecting this information and found that internet 'blogs' are a great way to organize my collection. A blog is a form of website that features a database format and 'gadgets' that are ideal for organizing, indexing, and accessing information. I started converting these "How To's" into a private website in 2008. As the internet collection grew (Presently at 64 articles) I realized that not only was a blog/website a great way for me to view my collection, it was also a great way of sharing this information. Thus, this website and "Glenn's Recipes" website were made public. The one drawback to making the website public is that you need constant updating for it to be useful to
FACEBOOK: How Do I Find a Specific Post in a Group.
Works on the "Littrell Family.net on Facebook" group and the "Postal-Indy on Facebook" group.
Remember Facebook is always changing, but while certain Facebook features may change, the processes usually still apply with those changes. Use your imagination to discover those changes. You can't break anything.
For how to sign-up for Facebook (videos) see the tab at the top of the page titled: "HoW2 Get STaRTeD oN FaCeBooK" above.
Cleaning your coffee maker:
- Empty the carafe: Empty and rinse the carafe and dump out any coffee grounds left in the filter.
- Make a solution of water and vinegar: Fill the water chamber to its full capacity with equal parts white vinegar and water. I used the carafe to measure equal parts of each.
- Run a half brew cycle: Start a brew cycle. Midway through the brew cycle, turn off the coffee maker and let it sit for an hour.
- Finish the brew cycle: After an hour, turn on the coffee maker and let the brew cycle finish.
- Before discarding the vinegar-water solution use it to clean the coffee pot (carafe)
- Run a fresh water cycle: After the brew cycle has completed, pour out the vinegar-water solution and fill the water chamber with fresh water (no vinegar). Run a whole new brew cycle just with the water.
- Repeat two more times, allowing your coffee maker to cool slightly between brews.
- Wipe down your coffee maker: Wipe down the exterior of your coffee maker, and wash the carafe and filter basket in hot, soapy water if necessary.
- Reassemble: Reassemble and brew a great cup of coffee!
source: thkitchn.com
Helpful Hints For Winter: UPDATE
Haven't tried these out and haven't 'fact checked' them either, but if you find yourself in a crunch [Hello Georgia…how you like your white Christmas?] you might give them a try. Let me know which ones work or your opinion on any of them using the 'Leave/Read a comment' link below. My comments are in this color & format…gdl
FACEBOOK: How to Ask a question in a group.
Works on the "Littrell Family.net on Facebook" group and the "Postal-Indy on Facebook" group.
Remember Facebook is always changing, but while certain Facebook features may change, the processes usually still apply with those changes. Use your imagination to discover those changes. You can't break anything.
For how to sign-up for Facebook (videos) see the tab at the top of the page titled: "HoW2 Get STaRTeD oN FaCeBooK" above.
How to disable Gmail's automatic contact creation:
Wondering who all those random contacts in your Gmail are? Learn how to stop them from being added.
Gmail is set up to create a new contact for each email you send. However, there are times when this can be more of a hassle than a handy tool. For instance, if you are replying to a lot of Craigslist ads for different pieces of furniture to put in your new apartment, your contacts list will likely get cluttered with nonsense email addresses. Luckily there is an easy way to toggle this feature. Here's how:
by Nicole Cozma February 6, 2015 5:21 PM PST
FACEBOOK: How Do I Post and Share With a Group.
Works on the "Littrell Family.net on Facebook" group and the "Postal-Indy on Facebook" group.
Remember Facebook is always changing, but while certain Facebook features may change, the processes usually still apply with those changes. Use your imagination to discover those changes. You can't break anything.
For how to sign-up for Facebook (videos) see the tab at the top of the page titled: "HoW2 Get STaRTeD oN FaCeBooK" above.


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But we do.
Our families' stories upset you. And so they should. Our stories are upsetting - mostly to us. If it makes you sad to hear them, that's because it is sad. We don't tell our stories to upset people. We tell them because we love our children, we are proud of our children, we need to share our experiences, we need support, we want to help other families, we need to break the silence. We no longer live in a place of ignorance. We tell our stories because we have to. Your fear spreads fear and makes you lack compassion. Did you even pause to consider the feelings of a grieving mother? Your ignorance is hurting people. Does that even concern you? Please learn to practice mindfulness before you speak to anyone vulnerable, ie. anyone, but particularly when you know you are speaking to a bereaved parent.
Here is a simple guide for you (it's not a complete list but it's the best I could do on the short notice my anger gave me):
- Stillborn babies are not shameful secrets. They are people who died much too soon.
- Bereaved parents have a right to tell their stories.
- Bereaved parents are almost never looking for advice from people with no dead children.
- Try to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
- Get support for your own issues. You might not be ready to face everything and that's fair enough, but try to find the courage to take maybe one step towards it. Courage means feeling the fear but doing it anyway.
- The stigma of stillbirth harms everyone. Any stigma harms everyone.
- Life doesn't come with a warning and neither will our families stories.
- At the end of our lives, whenever that is, we all die.
Toren's mother, Andrea
ps. For further reading, please see what Oliver's mother had to say on the same subject: It's Only Funny If You're A Mom - When Your Life is a Trigger Warning.


text: Emerging Markets, such as Ukrainian nowadays, are under a transformation process to go from an underdeveloped economy to a developed one. There are several factors that are key conditions to reach the status of developed economy. Among them, legal security, no corruption, good infrastructures and an excellent banking system are typical ones. Actually a high GDP/Capita figure is just a consequence of being a developed economy. But having a high GDP/Capita does not mean that an economy has got the status of developed. Banking Systems in Developed Economies have gone through several steps during past centuries. Banking crisis is very harmful especially in those economies, because both lending and specially savings depend on them. As a consequence different international and national bodies follow banks health. Bank for International Settlements created the Basel rules to help countries to have a more stable banking system and therefore a more efficient economy. But developed economies have followed the whole process from having basically uncontrolled banks, to the current situation where Basel III is being implemented. Therefore Emerging Markets arrive to a process that is already ongoing and should adapt. We will talk about that cross of alternatives, to develop an economy as fast as possible but without relying in a weak banking system and at the same time complying with international banking regulations. Below full infomation World Bank


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As St. Francis of Assisi teaches us, to live out the faith is more valuable than empty words. Therefore, a catechist is any person who can guide and teach about faith through the way they live, and thus modeling the faith; to live according to the faith and precepts of the Church.
Elementary SchoolGrades 2-4 meet on Sundays 11:00 am - 12:30 (English) and 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm (Spanish)
As catechists, we meet once a month and once a week to teach to the children and youth. It is a very rewarding volunteering job!
We are constantly given a mission to evangelize, yesterday, today and tomorrow, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son and the Holy Spirit" (Mt 28:19).
If you are interested in teaching on Saturdays 9am-12pm to children or or to Middle Schoolers or High Schoolers on Sunday 6 pm-8 pm, please call the Religious Education Office 303-364-1822.


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2017-18 NBL Power Rankings RD 6-7: Can the MVP bring back Gazey's smile?
New Zealand made the loudest statement of the last two rounds with clutch baskets and headstrong play against Perth resulting in two wins in their top of the table clashes. They haven't lost since October 8th against Cairns.
Perth took those two losses as one would expect a humbled champion to take them: coming out and absolutely scorching a heavily favoured and cocky Melbourne United in Melbourne by 32 points. United was held to 35 points in the last 30 minutes of game time. Damian Martin in particular responded like the champion he is with back to back 12 point games along with his usual all-world defence.
Illawarra extended their win streak to four games before using up all their come from behind tickets against Cairns, going down by 21 points. A foul stench remains around the way the Hawks have handled the Cody Ellis disappearance. Fans aren't stupid and people talk, this situation could have played out differently but honest and open dialogue hasn't been forthcoming.
Sydney welcomed the reigning MVP back into the fold and he signalled his intentions early with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in a commanding display against Illawarra. Randle will turn Sydney's fortunes around eventually, but even he needs a bit of time to fix this Kings outfit.
These power rankings are determined by many factors, including both offensive and defensive ratings, who you beat, who beat you and how you played. The stats noted have been provided by RealGM.com and nbl.com.au.
The power rankings are the opinion of one man only. To discuss the rankings, hit me up on Twitter @alleighoops.
(ORTG= Offensive rating, DRTG = Defensive rating, PACE= pace of play)
1. NZ BREAKERS (Previous rank: 1st –)
Record: 9-1
ORTG (2nd – 118.0) DRTG (5th – 111.2) PACE (6)
The streak has hit nine after taking care of Perth twice and getting the gutsy come from behind win against the Brisbane Bullets, 90-82 on Sunday. New Zealand now sits two games clear on top of the NBL ladder with a 9-1 record as we approach the half way mark of the season.
Strangely, it will be a case of deja-vu for the Breakers when they take on Perth and Brisbane again in round 8 and then Brisbane and Adelaide in round 9.
The Breakers will be favoured in all four of those games but how much longer can the streak continue?
Shea Ili is currently the front runner for the NBL's Most Improved Player award and is the leading candidate for the NBL's Sixth Man of the Year award too, he's that good.
The diminutive and dynamic little maestro has seemingly come from nowhere to average 11.2 PPG and 3.0 APG while being the man trusted by Coach Henare to close out games and get the win on many occasions.
Against Perth, in Perth, it was Shea that regularly hit the dagger bucket to keep the Wildcats at bay. He has been carving up opposition bench units and is a major reason there has been no drop off when Edgar Sosa or DJ Newbill sit for extended minutes.
Check out the nonchalant confidence here as Sosa sets him up for the triple.
.@Edgarsosa10 with the nice set up for the @shili___ 💦#BNEatNZL #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/oY3jga8gKO
— NBL (@NBL) November 19, 2017
2. PERTH WILDCATS (Previous rank: 2nd –)
Record: 7-3
ORTG (1st – 120.7) DRTG (2nd – 108.8) PACE (7)
I've been banging on about Derek "DO NOT call me Cookie" Cooke Jr in every single edition of the Power Rankings this season. It pleases us that the wider fan base of the NBL is now getting to see what he is capable of more regularly.
The man is a beast. Raw? Yes. Sometimes awkward and fumbly? Yes. But, still a beast.
DEREK C🚫🚫KE JR ✋@DCookeJr #PERatMEL #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/wAygOzCdIB
— NBL (@NBL) November 19, 2017
DC gobbles up 12 rebounds per 36 minutes of action. For players with a minimum of 6 games that would place him second in the league behind only Josh Boone.
Cooke 🔙 Jam 🙌@DCookeJr #PERatBNE #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/IWl1XgDCVn
— NBL (@NBL) November 17, 2017
His per 36 minute averages are 16.1 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 1.9 APG, 2.2 SPG and 1.4 BPG. Sadly, he only plays 13.2 minutes per game.
What was most impressive against Melbourne, aside from the raw rebounding numbers and defensive grunt he provided, was the quick passing DC executed within the offense that set up easy buckets for others.
Ominously, he is looking more and more comfortable every game.
The early in-game confrontation between Casey Prather and Jean-Pierre Tokoto was one of the athletic highlights of the season so far, even if the match-up didn't quite live up to the pre-game hype overall. Perth's defence was otherwordly against Melbourne in their 91-59 smackdown Sunday.
3. ADELAIDE 36ERS (Previous rank: 4th ↑)
Record: 5-5
ORTG (5th – 113.0) DRTG (3rd – 109.1) PACE (1)
There is nothing like playing Sydney to get out of a funk and halt a three game losing skid.
Adelaide made quick work of the Sydney Kings and according to @NBLfacts, Adelaide's 60 point 1st half was the second highest scoring half of the year behind the 69 points they dropped on Sydney in round 3.
It seems Adelaide loves playing Sydney, the 108-93 win making it eight straight against the Kings.
Shannon Shorter deserves a place at the table of best point guards in the league too.
Shorter may not score as freely as offensive counterparts like Bryce Cotton, Casper Ware or the man he replaced, Jerome Randle, but he doesn't have to on this 36er team.
Adelaide has a lot of mouths to feed with Shorter, Mitch Creek, Daniel Johnson, Nathan Sobey, and Ramone Moore all putting up more than 12 points per game and Josh Childress and Anthony Drmic also looking for buckets in the equal-opportunity Adelaide rotation.
What Shorter does do well is manage game tempo and provide the workman-like defensive intensity that Joey Wright craves.
Shorter goes shore to shore for the hoop & harm 🙌#SYDatADE #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/gAdD8ESToS
— NBL (@NBL) November 18, 2017
In nine games, Shorter is averaging a well-rounded 13.9 PPG, 5.2 RPG and 5.3 APG in 27 minutes per game.
4. CAIRNS TAIPANS (Previous rank: 6th ↑)
Record: 5-6
ORTG (8th – 109.3) DRTG (1st – 108.2) PACE (8)
The loss of Michael Carrera and subsequent performance by Cairns has brought up an interesting discussion point. Despite his passionate performances and scoring nous in the games in which he played, Cairns has clearly performed better in the games he hasn't been a part of.
Against a white-hot Illawarra team riding a four-game win streak, the Taipans won by 21 points, 87-66, and both Mitch McCarron and Cam Gliddon each responded with one of their best games of the year.
Mitch was certainly pumped after this throw down.
.@scoochstackin with the AirDrop 🆙🔝 to @MitchMcCarron 📱📲#ILLatCNS #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/9TdCS9bnVq
— NBL (@NBL) November 18, 2017
Jerry Evans Jnr has the tools to make a mark in the NBL. 6'8 long-armed bigs with a smooth stroke, that can drain 43% from behind the arc, will always have a place on a team somewhere.
Another buzzer beater from the 🐍🐍 This time @JEJ_2 cashes in at the end of the third… #ILLatCNS #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/aLAwDD3JfF
— NBL (@NBL) November 18, 2017
Especially if they can also do this to Rotnei Clarke
.@JEJ_2 is back and looking to make a fool of the Rot…#ILLatCNS #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/RCgm73m3ni
— NBL (@NBL) November 18, 2017
Cairns is the only team that has beaten the New Zealand Breakers, Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United. More impressively, each win has been by double figures. Cairns also has inflicted three separate 20-point beat downs on opposition teams this year too, the most in the league.
5. ILLAWARRA HAWKS (Previous rank: 5th −)
Record: 5-6
ORTG (5th – 111.5) DRTG (6th – 113.9) PACE (2)
#freecody #whereiscody #bringbackcody #letcodyplay
So the Cody streak, currently at 8 games, is keeping pace with New Zealand's win streak.
An intense twitter war between the Illawarra Mercury and Hawk's owner James Spenceley, erupted over the Cody playing time scandal in the past week. You can read the article that spawned the war of words here.
The situation has been handled poorly by Hawks management from the start, they are clearly in damage control and have blinkers on to the rising tide of angst from their fan base which obviously includes the people that cover the team.
no issue with mercury, or in general but Mitch was not interested in facts or decision but wanted to stir up a owners rift with coaches, we told him to talk to Bevo who confirmed that as rubbish. Article could have been "all good at hawks and Cody will get a run soon" but no
— James Spenceley (@JamesSpenceley) November 18, 2017
Jase, funny how this gets started, we had a number of strategies in preseason one to start Rot, other was to get more consistent minutes and longer stints to starters. At 0-3 coaches put those in place, since then gone 4-2 so continuing, nothing 4ever things always change in ball
— James Spenceley (@JamesSpenceley) November 12, 2017
With Demitrius Conger sitting on the sidelines for at least a game, one wonders if Cody will now be miraculously injury free so he can cover for Conger's loss?
Certainly something to keep an eye on this weekend.
Breaking news. @illawarrahawks forward Demitrius Conger suspended for striking Brad Newley in #SYDatILL. More at https://t.co/ytaJ12pjyw #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/ULFJuh72bj
— NBL (@NBL) November 20, 2017
Despite the 'company line' being espoused by Bevo, he is not a happy coach. Rob develops players and empowers them. He makes players better by building them up with confidence injections and playing them (see D Martin, M Knight, J Weeks, N Kay, M Norton etc, etc). That's who Bevo is and always has been.
He does not shackle or demean his players in public view, nor belittle them in front of a knowing fan base.
To stop playing someone who scored 9 points in 6 minutes the last time they played doesn't seem to fit with the player developing, championship coach's style we all know and love.
This is madness.
The Sydney Kings could possibly be looking for a new coach in the off-season, or maybe even one of the new AFL/NBL clubs if expansion is realised.
There will always be options for one of the better coaching minds in the game and if any coaching vacancies do come up, the first person that should be called (besides Brian Goorjian) is Rob Beveridge.
6. MELBOURNE UNITED (Previous rank: 3rd ↓)
Record: 5-5
ORTG (6th – 110.2) DRTG (4th – 109.6) PACE (3)
It was a really bad night for Melbourne against Perth with a number of records for ineptitude being set.
Some sorry records for @MelbUnitedHQ today:
32 point loss – biggest defeat by any team this season
– biggest home loss by United in their history
59 points – equal lowest score in franchise history
5 assists equals lowest by any team in 40-minute @NBL game#NBL18 #PERatMEL
— NBLfacts (@nblfacts) November 19, 2017
There was one man up for the fight, ex-Perth champion and 2016-17 club MVP, Casey Prather, the only player taking it to his old club.
picking pockets & showing off the 🚀🚀#PERatMEL #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/DFbcukV3QY
— NBL (@NBL) November 19, 2017
That followed a 92-69 butt-kicking by the Cairns Taipans to start round 6. Melbourne's offense has cratered and Coach Vickerman needs to find a way to feed all the egos before another year is wasted.
CG43 is currently in the biggest shooting and scoring funk of his life.
Per 36 minutes, he is 48th in the league in points and scoring fewer than less 'notable' rotation players such as Stephen Weigh, Mitch Norton, Reuben Te Rangi, Alex Pledger, Cam Gliddon, Jarrod Weeks, Alex Loughton, Jesse Wagstaff, rookie big man Isaac Humphries, Angus Brandt, Tom Jervis and Shea Ili.
Nailing 3 from 3 against Shane Heal, without any defenders in a Fox Sports interview segment, obviously wasn't enough to get him out of this mental funk. Perhaps another type of healing is needed?
Against championship level defence from Perth, Goulding clearly wilted and was only able to score on two free throws, missing all six of his field goal attempts. It was the second time in three games he has scored two points. In the last four games he has hit 7-26 FG's (27%) including 5-18 (28%) from 3PT land and averaged just 6.5 PPG.
In the words of Homicide Williams:
"what the hell am I paying you for, man? C'mon!".
7. BRISBANE BULLETS (Previous rank: 7th –)
Record: 3-6
ORTG ( 3rd – 114.7) DRTG (8th – 122.6) PACE (5)
Brisbane had a tough round to try and continue their winning momentum, playing the top two teams back to back in round 7. The good news is Brisbane was in both games to the end but was again let down by their lack of focus at crucial moments along with defensive lapses at key points that shifted momentum.
When Travis Trice hit a deuce with less than five minutes left in the third quarter against the Breakers, Brisbane was up nine (51-42) and had New Zealand reeling. Coach Lemanis then made the mistake (in hindsight) of taking their best defender Perrin Buford out and bringing in Stephen Holt. New Zealand went on a 19-7 tear led by DJ Newbill (who was being guarded by Buford) and his 9 points. Brisbane was never able to recover.
Travis Trice is nearly as bad a thief as UCLA's LiAngelo Ball. Against Perth, he tried to sneakily take a few free throws that belonged to Buford in the closing stages of the game. It didn't work and Brisbane ended up going down 90-85 against the reigning champs. What was he thinking? Both players shoot roughly 75% on their free throws.
Thank goodness for Perrin, the only man that can stop Shea Ili and dunk on unsuspecting 7-foot fools too.
PERRIN. BUF🚫RD.#BNEatNZL #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/8rl3bOB4JE
— NBL (@NBL) November 19, 2017
BUF😱RD DROPS THE HAMMER. #BNEatNZL #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/KcO3H50XRg
— NBL (@NBL) November 19, 2017
Perrin Buford puts the Bullets on his back with the HUGE putback 😱#BNEatNZL #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/VmdiXH7GeW
— NBL (@NBL) November 19, 2017
8. SYDNEY KINGS (Previous rank: 8th –)
Record: 2-9
ORTG (7th – 110.1) DRTG (7th – 122.4) PACE (4)
The arrival of Jerome Randle and Jeremy Tyler was supposed to be manna from heaven for the struggling Kings fan base (and coaching staff).
So far, in three games for Jeremy Tyler, he has more personal fouls (14) than rebounds, assists and blocks combined. Not exactly what Gazey wants from his shiny new toy that was supposed to gobble rebounds and block a ton of shots. Jeremy is obviously having a hard time adjusting to the international rules because he fouled out in 10 minutes in his first game against Melbourne and lasted only 11 minutes before fouling out against Adelaide.
He will find his way eventually, in the meantime we will wait in anticipation for more of this:
TYLER TIME 💥@jeremytyler3 #SYDatADE #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/F8vlFJ1Cnv
— NBL (@NBL) November 18, 2017
Jerome "MVP" Randle on the other hand has done what we all expected him to do in his two games back: score buckets and stare down much taller foes that get in his face.
What Sydney desperately needed, and what Jerome Randle will give this team in spades, is toughness and a never-back-down attitude. He is a competitor who's not afraid of the moment. Against the 36ers, Jerome proved he will hold teammates accountable at all times, something Gazey has been desperate for.
It's good to have the MVP back, isn't it?
Randle's Handles | Number 456,734 in a series#SYDatADE #NBL18 pic.twitter.com/8xEEucn1DP
— NBL (@NBL) November 18, 2017
Speaking of Andrew, I'm worried about him. He appears to be losing some of the spark he came in with as a wide-eyed coaching neophyte.
Last season, I wrote about the joy Andrew seemed to get from coaching in the NBL and how successful he had been to start off his career on the sidelines. At the time, Sydney was on top of the ladder with an 8-4 record.
Since that piece was published, Andrew and the Kings have gone 7-20 and Andrew is having a hard time concealing how that makes him feel, as noted by the Adelaide Advertiser here.
Sydney has three very winnable games coming up in round 8 and 9 against Cairns (home and away) and Brisbane (home) before taking on a flaky Melbourne United team to close out round 9.
They are 3.5 games out of fourth place with 17 games to go. Anything is possible, especially as Jerome Randle imposes his will more and more each day.
Jerome Randle (Sydney): 28 pts, 9 rbs, 5 atsts v Illawarra; 18 pts, 2 rbs, 5 asts v Adelaide
Perry Ellis (Sydney): 21 pts on 6-9 FG's, 11 rbs v Illawarra; 26 pts on 11-14 FG's, 8 rbs v Adelaide
Bryce Cotton (Perth): 24 pts, 3 rbs, 5 asts 4-6 3PT's v Brisbane; 24 pts, 3 rbs, 2asts, 3-8 3PT's v Melbourne
Casey Prather (Melbourne): 22 pts, 6 rbs, 3 asts v Sydney; 20 pts, 5 rbs in a solo performance v Perth
Cam Gliddon (Cairns): 20 pts, 5 rbs, 3 asts v Melbourne; 15 pts, 4 rbs, 4asts v Cairns; 18 pts, 6 rbs, 4-7 3PT's v Illawarra
Honourable Mentions:
Shannon Shorter (Adelaide), Perrin Buford (Brisbane), Isaac Humphries (Sydney, Lucas Walker (Perth), Shea Ili (New Zealand), Damian Martin (Perth), DJ Newbill (New Zealand), Mitch McCarron (Cairns), Josh Boone (Melbourne), Reuban Te Rangi (Brisbane)
Thank you for loving Aussie hoops! From Kein, Damian and #TeamPnR


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Capcom have released the first gameplay footage for their upcoming survival horror sequel Resident Evil 7:
The trailer, which clocks in at more than 3 minutes long, features a different character from the demo that was released on Playstation 4 at E3 earlier this year.
Given that we know the demo served as a prologue and would not be part of the main game, speculation is rife that this mystery character is playable in the main game. It's also been noted that the setting looks similar to buildings found in Resident Evil 4.
Resident Evil 7 launches on January 24, 2017 on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Playstation VR.


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Bard Potion
Bard Potion is a Potion in Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Bard Potion Effects/Uses
- Increases Speech by 5 for ten minutes.
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How to Craft Bard Potion
Belladonna 1x
St. John's Wort 1x
Nettle 1x
Charcoal 1x
- Grind the St. John's wort.
- Grind the nettles.
- Throw all the herbs in the pot.
- Simmer for two turns!
- Add charcoal so the potion is not poisonous.
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Adventure to Santa at South Bay Galleria – a new way to visit Santa
Yesterday, my family and I experienced Adventure to Santa at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach at a special influencer/blogger event hosted by Club MomMe. There are 12 of these pop-up Shrek themed Dreamworks DreamPlaces across the United States, and two in London, England this season (click here for other locations). It was unlike any other Santa village I've seen before. Here's what we experienced:
The exterior is animated with a Shrek theme
Santa's house is quite a sight to see. Windows open and close, and Shrek characters smile and appear to be inside the house, but are actually on LED screens.
Here is a quick clip from my Instagram feed
Games and activities while you wait to see Santa
The idea behind the Dreamworks DreamPlace is there is no waiting in a boring line to see Santa. Instead, families book a time for their "boarding pass" either online or in person. Upon check-in time, they are guided through a 15-17 minute experience. Eight reservations are admitted at a time. Past the big, red front door…
Sled racing game on a tablet
There is a cute sled racing game for the kids to play on tablets in the first room, which is actually a race against the other activated tablets. You get to choose the type of sled for your game among other fun options. First place winner has their choice of where to sit for the next experience (most kids choose to sit in the first row).
Sled riding experience
The next room reveals a beautiful sled and a big screen, for families to have a "virtual" sledding experience. Here, the floor shifts to coincide with the adventure on the screen. It's a safe and fun ride, although my 2.5 year-old daughter clung to me the entire time.
Decorate a Gingy
In the final room before meeting Santa, guests can decorate their own Gingy ornament. Using an app on the provided tablets, this experience is exclusive to Dreamworks DreamPlace guests. Your design is saved online and available as a 3-d printed ornament available for purchase at gingyscookiemaker.com.
Meet Santa
Each reservation is ushered in one at a time to meet Santa. Doors open to reveal Santa greeting you while sitting on a velour couch. It's great for kids who are familiar with Santa, or who are too young to be afraid, but the whole Santa experience might be a little much for 1.5 through under 3 year old crowd. My daughter Aria was terrified, so we should have prepared her a little better for it (post on that coming soon). Overall, for the ones who are comfortable with Santa, it's a nice, cozy set-up and a beautiful backdrop.
Buy Stuff
In the tradition of theme parks, this experience has a gift shop at the end. There are plenty of cute stuffed characters for sale that will help your child remember what a fun time they had!
More photos
For more information:
Adventure to Santa at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach
Dream Place Experience Website
Gingy's Cookie Maker – FAQ
Check out the hastag #adventureSBG on Instagram for photos from other guests' experiences at Adventure to Santa at South Bay Galleria!


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8 November 2010
A short burst of SecondSight
The venue was the Grey Horse just down the Richmond Road that has a justified reputation for delivering live music for many years and the headline act was SecondSight who I had seen play there before.
I arrived a little early to give time to mix etc. and made the mistake of seeing some of the penultimate act whose rambling Texas rock did absolutely nothing for me.
Somebody asked me who I was there to see and when I said it was SecondSight he moaned that they were useless old farts, or words to that effect, before confessing to being their lead guitarist! Nice one Norman.
Not liking the music I retired to the bar with fellow prog rock fans Pete and Adrian to pass the time with musical conversation and some decent beer.
Time passed and so did the official start time and it was quite late before we were back in the room ready for SecondSight to entertain.
Genesis got us going and popped up again in the middle. Not my favourite band but good enough and SecondSight do them well with two guitars and keyboards.
I felt that the Yes song, Siberian Khatru from Close to the Edge, was less successful but that's because I associate the voice of Jon Anderson so much with Yes and few other singers sound anything like him.
Jethro Tull's Aqualung was another strong song and a welcome addition from the previous set that I had heard.
And all too quickly the cruel curfew fell and that was it. Nick (bass) then said how angry the band were with the reduced timing but it is to their credit that this anger was not at all apparent during the set and they played with obvious enjoyment, love and skill.
SecondSight may have been short-changed this time but they are getting out more now and I hope that they get a better crack of the whip when they play Central London in early December. A chance to hear the rehearsed but unplayed Dogs perhaps.
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Amazingly, in 2016 my other half and I went to Newcastle as a little part of my 20th birthday present. We have always wanted visit but never took the time to plan a trip (Even though it is only 2 hours away from us!). When we arrived into Newcastle we passed the beautiful Angel of the North sculpture made out of steel.
On arrival at our hotel we only had one thing in mind! And that was to get ready for a great night out which Newcastle is known for! 🙂 Before this though we had our customary walk around the local area of the hotel! I don't know why we do this really its just nice to know what hidden gems are around your base! It turned out one of Newcastles main sights was only a 5 minute stroll away! The tyne bridge, luckily enough we went at the perfect time getting some lovely shots at sunset!
After this stroll we headed back to the hotel had ourselves a lovely meal and headed out into town! We went to the House of Smith bar, it wasn't far away from the hotel so didn't cost much in a taxi it was such an amazing night! We must have been the first two in the bar, we were that eager! Everybody in the club were friendly and we had such a good night. It was nice to go out into a different area and everybody still be so friendly! The morning after which wasn't so pretty by the way LOL we checked out of the hotel and decided to go to Newcastle city centre! On the way in we found a lovely little cafe and got ourselves a much needed breakfast! We then went for a walk into the centre and decided to have a look around the shops and of course do a bit of birthday shopping haha! Theres so much going on in the city centre itself, loads of diversity it was really refreshing to see to tell you the truth!! Just off the main road of Grey Street there are lots of little cobbled streets with cafes and vintage shops, they are definitely somewhere to visit! There are so many beautiful restaurants to cater for everybody!
Not only was this a lovely weekend visiting the various places but it was also nice to spend quality time together without any university essays to write, just time the two of us!
Until next time X