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limited production :: hand crafted :: high performance :: rechargeable :: premium flashlights
This is my blog about creating a startup LED flashlight business. I'm a designer, fabricator, and strategist and I'm passionate about making ideas real. I believe that products are about people, that they should be built to last, deliver real value, and that we need to do a better job than we have in the recent past.
Most of my career has been contract or freelance work and I've crafted products and strategies for both big international companies and startups. I also used to work in the "industry" fabricating special effects for film and TV, along with the occasional hot rod. Bottom line, I love making things.
I'm starting this blog so you can follow along, from day one, and see what it's like to start a business, or fail in the process. Only time will tell, but I hope you find this interesting enough to stay tuned, comment, link, like, tweet, and (most importantly) participate in turning this idea into something tangible and valuable.
For a good place to get started with general info about who, what, why, etc., check out the "Stickies" on the left side of the page. Thanks for stopping by and please don't hesitate to ask questions and get involved!
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Cheryl's question answered!...with a question
Sunday, February 27, 2011
DtD Update: Supply chain woes
I'm starting on my first production run of 20 lights that will be serial numbers 1-20. I should have all the machining done and the next batch off to the plating company by the end of the week...but I'm basically sitting on my hands till I get more drivers.
|My bench during the pre-production build out
To add to the fun, the aspheric lenses I've been using have been out of stock for about two months. I'm trying to find of if "out of stock" is a permanent condition or not. Fortunately I have a stable supply of LEDs and Boom reflectors...but I have to order them from Austraila which takes about two weeks. :)
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Jayson's Question Answered!
"Besides the mechanical aspect of light making, are you considering getting into or partnering with someone who can program to make the UI? I mean, the UI is really important nowadays."
I would love to have my own custom drivers made some day. I'm going to need to sell a fair number of lights before this is possible though. Ideally, custom drivers would be exactly the same size as the current drivers. They could be upgraded by the user, or sent back to me for an upgrade.
Unless you are a flashaholic you probably don't give much thought to flashlight UI (User Interface). The most common flashlight UI is an on/off button. However, we live in the age of micro controllers and the on/off button (or twisting action) becomes an access point and not just a simple switch.
|Apple knows good UI
My philosophy is that simple is better. It's just a flashlight. In all, I think the current interface is very solid for a general purpose light. 3 modes and a simple switching scheme. Is it ideal? No. Does it work well? Yes. Who knows what the future holds though!
Friday, February 25, 2011
I'm a (reformed) idiot
Somehow, over the last several years, I've totally let "standard" rechargeable batteries slip my mind. I have a well stocked drawer full of disposable alkaline batteries. I often buy the "big pack" of AA's when I see a good price...cause I'm smart right? Nope. So why doesn't my drawer contain exactly zero AA batteries because all of my AA devices are filled with rechargeable AA batteries and I don't need extras?
|Sanyo Eneloops are considered to be "best of breed" and will
store 6 times longer than a typical NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Behind the scenes: site statistics
|Blogger's web stats or good but if you install Google Analytics...even better
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Finished parts from the plating company
|Ready to go and hoping for no damage on the other end of the process
Erik's question answered
"Jason, What do you see as the "opportunity space" in this (lighting) market? Both in terms of "un-met user needs" and emerging "technological affordances" that are expanding the bounds of the possible?
It looks like you are pushing into both these areas. If you had greater resources, what additional capabilities would you like to have so you could develop further into the leading edge of this space?"
Hey Erik, I guess I've already answered some of your questions tangentially in other posts. However, I think an opportunity exists because of the combination of "unmet user needs" and "technological affordances." In other words, the technology is making it possible to meet new user needs.
Everything is a matter of perspective. Sometimes not having the technology makes it hard to see needs which that unknown (or simply new) technology might address. Take cars for example; when they first appeared on the road a lot of people were still asking, "why would you need to travel faster than a train or horse?" Just three or four years ago it was unfathomable that a single LED could produce over 750 lumens, let alone a small hand held light. I think we are just beginning to understand the possibilities.
The next factor, from an economic standpoint, is the cost/availability of that technology. Many markets follow the "sweet spot" example I'll give, and the LED lighting market is now in the sweet spot...in my opinion. They easiest example is the cell phone. There was a tipping point, in the past, that allowed the cell phone to become mainstream. I attribute this to the pure economics of, not only the final consumer cost, but the cost of the ancillary resources required to support the final product...network capacity, battery energy density, individual mobility, the internet, etc.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Seth's question answered!
"How is this more than just some batteries, an LED, and a switch stuck in a fancy housing? Now's your chance to talk about Lithium-Ion battery charging/balancing, constant-current LED drivers, brightness modes, etc!"
In many ways these lights are exactly what you describe, and assemblage of components. However, I think these lights are unique on two levels. One, I make every one by hand. Two, there are a lot of components out there in the world and I've selected the absolute best and integrated them into an incredibly optimized, high-performance system. The only way these lights will get better is when I have enough volume to justify designing and manufacturing the components I currently buy off the shelf.
|Exploded View: click the image for a super size version
I've already posted on batteries and chargers so you can navigate to those links for more info. Suffice to say battery technology has come an incredibly long way in the last five years. Modern li-ion batteries have no memory and significant energy density. If it was a car it would have both a huge gas tank and tons of horsepower.
Modern batteries are also capable of extremely high current output when compared to standard alkaline batteries. LED lights that run on alkalines (most LED lights on the market) are low output because alkaline batteries simply can't deliver the current needed to motivate a high power LED into releasing its lumens.
Monday, February 21, 2011
First sales are just around the corner...
I'm a little behind on the blog. Partly working faster than expected last week and partly slowed down by a sore throat this week. I spent most of the weekend working on a very simple site that will be a companion to the blog...the online store!
|A screen shot from the new landing page
I'll be assembling them this week and offering them for sale. A portion of those lights are also getting sent out to my first round of "test users" so stay tuned!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Anatomy of a push button tailcap
|Different stages of assembly from left to right:
cap, boot, o-rings/spacers, and switch
Read on after the jump for some more detailed shots.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Kathryn's question answered!
"What are your adjacent markets? Do you plan on only doing flashlights even a few years out? Will you be expanding into other markets like theater lighting?"
The blanket answer to all of your questions is, "Who knows?" Okay, I actually have better answers for that...my adjacent markets. Honestly, anything that requires a light source. Some obvious choices are specialty applications like dive lights, bike lights, head lamps, and other standard stuff. Probably some money to be made there, but there is also a lot of competition.
|This is a smart-alecky graphical answer to the question of horizontal markets...
but take a look at the larger image. It's actually incredibly fascinating. For one,
take note of China's population and how little lighting there is.
DtD Update: Extraction tool
I have two parts that get pressed together for a semi-permanent assembly: the head and the copper sleeve that holds the LED driver circuit board. The press fit provides good electrical and thermal contact between the two parts. It's great once it's assembled...but how do you get it apart?
|A "press fit" is when two parts are pressed together that have dimensions
that overlap very slightly. This can also be called an "interference fit."
Read on for more gruesome details...
Friday, February 18, 2011
Kate's question answered!
katerw said...
"Who is your customer? Or customers? Have you profiled/interviewed the type of person you imagine using your product?"
The "yes" side actually explains why I got into this in the first place. The short version: about nine months ago I started working on an old project for a canister-style dive light targeted at the commercial/military/technical diving community. In order to get familiar with the in's and out's of light design and manufacturing I came up with a small prototype light. I started showing it to people and the response was almost universal: "Holy smokes, that is incredible, can I buy one?!"
Virtually no one has ever seen anything so bright in such a small package. I decided to go where the interest was and abandon dive lights (for the time being) and decided to focus on small hand held lights for every day use. I normally work on super niche products, so excitement from the general public was pretty catalyzing. That response is a lot more rewarding than the usual, "errr....riiiiight....that sounds nice." If it's dark out I don't even have to give a "product pitch," I just push a button on the end of this cylinder thingy.
|This is the light that got everything started
Thursday, February 17, 2011
New hotness: opinions?
Unfortunately this requires about the most hand finishing as humanly possible. There are ways to make batch processing easier, like vibratory tumbling, but I'll need 3-4 tumblers to the tune of about $750 bucks each. Not exactly the cheap route. I'll have to give this some serious thought. I might also have to start out making lights that have less finishing involved until I can justify the capital expenditure.
|And an extra hour of hand finishing?...Check!
The appearance of production batches will be varied and represent a constant evolution. I don't expect there will be a "final design" until the distant future. Being limited production, I'll be producing small batches of different designs. Some may be "one time only" and others might get repeated. This will be driven by both customer response and whatever I'm excited about at the moment.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Flashlight uses: oops I broke a glass
A few strategically placed lights made it incredibly easy to spot the remaining pieces of glass. You can't really see in the photos but the shards would sparkle like crazy. I once saw a similar method used to check the flatness of a granite surface plate but that used grains of salt and lasers...another story. Anyway, just thought I'd share because it is both novel and worked like a charm. Part of what makes it effective is the wide beam angle and the massive intensity. Thanks Lori!
Monday, February 14, 2011
What you should know about chargers
I selected the Xtar MP1 charger because it's high quality.
Only one other charger compares, but it's twice the price and thrice as ugly.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Alex's question answered!
Alex said...
"PS... Dark does suck. My question is... is "focused beam" the way to tackle the suckiness. Maybe "make a 5 foot diameter around me feel like the day"... Just a thought."
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Stanley's question answered!
"Was talking to Kingston tonight... he wants to get a flashlight for testing. Wanted to know how long the batteries last in the different power modes."
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Haas VF-1 machining tail cap & PCB sleeve (video)
Monday, February 7, 2011
srfreddy's question answered!
srfreddy said:
"In your "DtD Update: surprising success!" post, the shot is the head, right? Does the head and the tailcap screw off? I'm interested in your heatsinking. The driver is on a copper "pole" of sorts, which isolates the driver, and will concentrate heat, and how is the heatsink for the LED itself? I see you are using 7135 linear drivers-how many? If a user decides to use 2xCR123s or RCRs, the 7135s will be putting out over 5 watts of heat!"
Yes, that's an image of the back of the head. Both the head and tailcap unscrew from the body.
|The driver in this photo is a Shiningbeam 1.4A driver
You can check the Shiningbeam site for driver specs but I think it accepts a maximum of 6 volts, so you can use 2x CR123 (primary) batteries but you can not use 2x RCR123 (rechargeable) batteries. However, I'm not sure that CR123 primaries can handle that much current draw. Someone else might have to weigh in on that one!
This is really intended to be an 18650 light.
Kendall's question answered!
Kendall the CarpentryHero said...
"Will you make your flashlights with an upgradeable, replaceable Pill like a better version of the P60 and host idea. An upgradeable light even if I'm mailing it in for the upgrade ;-) ?"
|A section view of the light head. The walls of the copper
sleeve are actually thicker than what is depicted here.
One of my primary design principles is "design for disassembly and repair." So yes, these lights will most definitely have the ability to be upgraded with newer LEDs or electronics. One reason I went with the MCBCB is that it makes it really easy for me to swap out LEDs.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Prototype production run: update
|Flashlight bodies hot off the CNC
Friday, February 4, 2011
Added email subscription sign up --------->
This Google Forms is my temporary "kludge" until I can figure out a real email list client. So if you sign up here I'll try and send out a weekly reminder of any new content. In the short term this will be an ugly text email. In the future it will be nice and pretty with photos and probably be entirely automated.
This blogging stuff actually takes a lot of time. It's stopped me before. I mean, who has time for this? So, if you sign up I'll know people are interested and that will motivate me to keep the content coming. Deal? Just follow this link and fill out the form!
Also, a shout out to Adam for setting it up, Thanks!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Prototype production run is under way!
I haven't picked the testers yet but I'll make an announcement about the same time I complete final assembly of the lights, so stay tuned!
(if you want to get the chance to do cool things like test future designs, be sure and sign up for my email list!)
Anyway, back to nitty gritty. My saw stop worked great and I spent time cutting stock to length while the machine was running parts. I also have to deburr the edge on every part (one end) so that there isn't any interference when clamping the parts in the vise. We need everything to be nice and straight.
|Chicago Pneumatic right angle die grinder with an 80 grit abrasive disk
and a bunch of parts waiting to be deburred.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
WIN!: driver mounting problem...solved
|Prototype solution (left) and final solution (right)


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Below follows the lead from a piece I just wrote for CNN on Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize. An interesting tidbit that I learned from a TWN reader — though I'm not sure it's accurate — is that Nobel Prize nominations were due by February 1st — thus just nine days after Barack Obama's Inauguration.
Even if true, the Nobel Prize committee chose shrewdly in my view.
Here is the intro to my CNN comment:
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Cynics will say that Oslo was jealous that Copenhagen, Denmark, scored a visit from President Obama, and giving him a Nobel was the only way to get him to Norway.
But the Nobel Committee's decision to make Obama the only sitting U.S. president since Woodrow Wilson to receive the Nobel Peace Prize shows the committee's clear-headed assessment that Obama's "unclenched fist" approach to dealing with the world's most thuggish leaders has had a constructive, systemic impact on the world's expectations of itself.
Obama has helped citizens all around the world — including in the United States — to want a world beyond the mess we have today in the Middle East and South Asia. They want a world where America is benign and positive, and where other leaders help in supporting the struggles of their people for better lives rather than securing themselves through crude power.
Obama has found a way in this interconnected world of cell phones, Twitter, Facebook and other social networking to reach a majority of the world's citizens with his message of hope for a better world. He speaks past the dictators to regular people and has, on the whole, raised global political expectations about everything from climate change to nuclear nonproliferation in ways that no one in history has done before.
Here is the entire piece.
— Steve Clemons

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Ricardo Trogi's 1991 breaks the $3 million mark
Les Films Seville's Victor Rego discusses the comedy's box office success and regional appeal with Quebec audiences.
Ricardo Trogi's 1991 surpassed the $3-million mark at the Quebec office last week, making it the highest-grossing film of his autobiographical trilogy.
Produced by Montreal's Go Films and distributed by Les Films Séville, the comedy catches up with the writer/director as a 21-year-old who travels to Italy to pursue the woman he loves.
The original, 1981, which follows Trogi as an 11-year-old struggling to adjust to a new school, earned under $1 million at the box office in summer 2009. Meanwhile, its sequel, 1987, which details the writer/director's teen years, was the fourth-highest-grossing Canadian film of 2014, taking roughly $2.47 million in English and French theatres.
The final installment of Trogi's franchise made its debut in Quebec on July 25, earning a total box office of $275,543 (across 56 theatres) within its first two days. In its second week, 1991 crossed the $1 million mark and hit $2.17 million in its third week. As of the week starting Sept. 14, 1991 was still screening in 33 theatres across Quebec.
Les Films Séville's EVP, marketing and distribution, Victor Rego told Playback Daily the film's sustained box office success has hinged on its ability to attract two audience groups. One, the typical Quebec feature "sweet spot" of audiences 35 and up. As well, a younger crowd that was drawn to theatres in the second and third week by word-of-mouth recommendations and buzz.
The exec added that an interesting facet of the film's success is that it has been embraced by audiences outside of Montreal. "It kind of helps that Ricardo is from Quebec City, so [the film] radiates more with audiences across the province," said Rego, who noted that Séville made seven times more box office money outside of Montreal on 1991 than in central Montreal itself.
Although this regional appeal has been able to propel the feature forward in the Canadian cinema landscape, Rego says there are no plans to distribute the film theatrically in other territories.
"Like huge box office successes in France or in Italy, [these successes] don't necessarily export because there's something so profoundly [unique to] the place," said Rego. "This was the case with the last two films as well."
Les Films Séville has had a successful run of sequels as of late, including De père en flic 2 and Bon Cop Bad Cop 2 which took home around $7 million each in 2017. Both of those films, however, were unable to eclipse the enormous success of their respective predecessors. The original De père en flic took more than $10 million at the domestic box office, while the original Bon Cop is one of Canadian cinema's highest grossing films with a domestic haul of more than $12 million.
Image courtesy of Les Films Séville


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Public Well being & Security Committee22/11/2019
This occupational grouping includes Public Well being Inspectors, Environmental Well being Officers, Occupational Health & Safety Officers, and different related inspectors. By integrating ecometric" strategies for accumulating theoretically relevant data on the collective properties of social environments with the random assignment of people to new social contexts, researchers are in a greater place to type out selection mechanisms and social causation mechanisms in well being outcomes.
The term " health hazard " contains chemical compounds which are carcinogens, toxic or extremely toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic system, and agents which damage the lungs, pores and skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
Modern epidemiology became dominated by an identical risk factor paradigm" that elevated individual-stage causes of illness and customarily demoted extra upstream" social and financial antecedents of health (Schwartz et al., 1999; Susser and Susser 1996a, b; Susser 1998; Diez-Roux 1998).
Social traits proceed to differ systematically across communities along dimensions of socioeconomic standing (e.g., poverty, wealth, occupational attainment), family construction and life cycle (e.g., female-headed households, child density), residential stability (e.g., house ownership and tenure), and racial/ethnic composition (e.g., racial segregation).
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Progress towards mdg 4 - Malawi
Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG4) aims to reduce child mortality from its 1990 level by two thirds by 2015. Globally the child mortality rate has been reduced significantly. However, at a national level success in achieving the MDG 4 targets have been highly variable. Disparities have been found both within and between regions. While child mortality rates remain stubbornly high for some countries, three of the least developed countries in the Commonwealth have made impressive gains, achieving their MDG 4 targets. Despite facing similar health issues and socio-economic concerns as their neighbours, these countries have witnessed considerable success. According to UNICEF progress can be made "when concerted action, sound strategies, adequate resources and strong political will are harnessed in support of child survival". Reversing these trends requires action on multiple fronts – reducing poverty, decreasing maternal mortality, boosting education and gender equality and environmental sustainability. With this in mind we will consider the case of Malawi, which has met its MDG 4 target, seeing the fastest rate of reduction for child mortality in Africa.
In 1990 Malawi's under-five mortality rate stood at 244 deaths per 1000 live births, placing it firmly in the top ten countries globally with the highest rate of child mortality. Since then the country has made huge progress. Of all low-income, high mortality countries, Malawi is second only to Bangladesh in achieving the highest annual rate of reduction, with a score of 5.6%. It now registers a lower level of child mortality than its neighbours Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The provision of healthcare has been a central theme in the Presidency of Joyce Banda – who rose to prominence as a relentless women's rights advocate. Through numerous initiatives for maternal healthcare and engagement with traditional leaders she continues to promote gender equality in largely male dominated society. UNICEF indicates that during President Banda's administration there has been a dramatic decline in the rate of under-five mortality
Public health experts attribute the continuing decline to increased use of key health interventions. These include immunisations, the use of insecticide treated bed nets to prevent malaria, rehydration tablets, improved sanitation and Vitamin A supplements. Innovative technologies have also contributed to the reduction. Fast delivery of HIV test results through mobile phones has allowed for quicker treatment. Further, the "baby bubble" - an adaptation of western respiratory devices - has been used to help babies in respiratory distress due to acute infections such as pneumonia. The device uses air pressure to keep babies' airways open and has been designed to work on its own as hospitals may not have wall mounted air supplies.
Despite these gains, the health system, as in many developing countries, is weak. This has affected the availability, access, utilisation and quality of health services. Supply chain management is poor and there is a shortfall of qualified staff. Meeting the needs of the population outside urban centres has proved particularly difficult. In 2002 Malawi adopted the Essential Health Package (EHP) which aims to reduce poverty and improve equity of access to health services. It addressees the major causes of disease and death: vaccine-preventable diseases, malnutrition, infections and common injuries.
Currently pneumonia is the most prominent cause of death among under-fives, accounting for 14% of deaths. This is followed by premature birth and HIV/AIDS which stand at 13%. Birth asphyxia and diarrhoea are also responsible for a significant number of deaths. Of particular concern is the relationship between acute malnutrition and HIV/AIDS, with up to 50% of identified acute malnutrition is associated with HIV/AIDS.
Malawi has made rapid progress in reducing its child mortality levels. Further gains will require ongoing investment, targeted responses and the continued support of a strong leadership. Current efforts need to be sustained and scaled up in order to continue recent positive trends.
Written by Michael Cavanagh
It is estimated that in 2012 approximately 6.6 million children, 18,000 children per day, died before reaching their fifth birthday. This represents a reduction of almost half the number of under-fives who died in 1990, when more than 12 million children died. The average annual rate of reduction in under-five mortality accelerated from 1.2% a year for the period 1990-1995 to 3.9% for 2005-2012. While significant, this remains insufficient to reach MDG 4 which aims to reduce the under-five mortality rate by two thirds between 1990 and 2015. As the region with the highest child mortality rates in the world, sub-Saharan Africa faces huge challenges. A rate of 98 deaths per 1000 live births has meant that a child born in the region faces more than 16 times the risk of dying before their fifth birthday than a child born in a high income country.
Of the 2012 figures, close to 75% of the deaths are attributable to just six conditions: pneumonia, diarrhoea, neonatal infection, measles, malaria and HIV/AIDS. These conditions are all preventable or manageable with adequate treatment. Malnutrition and a lack of safe water and sanitation contribute to half of these deaths. The impact of poor living standards upon health can be profound. For those living in poverty such issues are exacerbated by a lack of access to affordable and good quality healthcare.
Global support and continued investments are essential to strengthen health systems in developing nations so that all children are able to receive the care they need. Developing health systems are however faced with a variety of issues which must be challenged and overcome if effective and equitable services for children are to emerge. Expanding the scale and scope of health interventions is crucial, as is tackling barriers which may hinder advances.
A lack of funding at a macro-level and low heath system capacity can constrain positive developments. Critically many developing countries are facing a health worker crisis. It is estimated that sub-Saharan Africa will require an additional 860,000 workers to scale up its healthcare provision to meet the health related MDG targets. Efforts are already under-way to promote and increase the number of community health workers who operate at a local level, improving the scale and distribution of coverage.
Access to healthcare remains a key issue. Proven cost-effective interventions for deadly diseases such as malaria, diarrhoea and measles exist but can fail to reach vulnerable groups. Weak health services at a district level can create inequalities between regions. Strengthening district health services can contribute to the delivery of primary care services to marginalised children and families at a community level.
The chart below indicates under-five mortality rates from 1990-2012 set against MDG 4 targets for all African countries in the Commonwealth, it also includes Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Developing Commonwealth countries have seen variable degrees of success in reducing child mortality. India and Nigeria, who together account for more than a third of all under-five deaths, have seen significant reductions, though neither has reached its MDG target. Nigeria has not yet halved its child mortality rate from 1990 while India is also unlikely to reach its target despite a greater level of reduction. Sierra Leone, long considered one of the worst countries in the world for child mortality is yet to reduce its 1990 rate by a third. A combination of chronic underinvestment in health programmes, malnutrition and harmful cultural practices in a post-conflict setting have acted to keep mortality rates high. Scaling existing programmes up has been noted as a particular area of difficulty. Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland have all witnessed a small increase in child mortality for the period 1990-2012. Poor sanitation, dirty drinking water, malnutrition and the HIV/AIDS epidemic have been indicated as key factors for the increases. By contrast Malawi, Tanzania and Bangladesh have taken huge strides in reducing their child mortality rates. All three countries have met their MDG 4 target.
The need to prevent and treat the conditions which contribute to child mortality has been accepted as a global imperative. Regular immunisations, vitamin A supplements, rehydration for children suffering from severe diarrhoea and use of bed-nets by women and children to protect them from malarial mosquitoes have all been proven to be simple and effective ways of keeping children alive. Ensuring access to these life-saving interventions is crucial.
As the 2015 MDG deadline approaches numerous initiatives have emerged to tackle these issues. The Global Vaccine Action Plan is working towards universal access to immunisation by 2020. A strong immunisation programme is an integral part of a well functioning health system. The WHO and UNICEF have joined other partners in establishing a new Global Action Plan for Pneumonia and Diarrhoea which aims to have proven preventative and treatment measures in place for all children by 2025. Such a focus is encouraging. It is vital that these developments are matched by a strengthening in the capacity of emerging national healthcare systems, so that they can provide access and quality care for all citizens.
Written by Michael Cavanagh
March 2015


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Fusion Festival Photography Competition Gallery
Entries for the 2019 Fusion Festival "Faces of Fusion" photography competition are showcased below (entries are now closed).
Congratulations to the winning entry "Girls Fusion" a photo by Jo Swepson!
Thank you to everyone for sending such beautiful images and for taking part in our celebration of diversity.


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Jasmijn Evans
We're very pleased and proud to let you know that dBod/VBAT and Albert Heijn have won awards at the Vertex International Private Brand Competition. Three of the four winning GOLD VERTEX Awards are for designs made by dBOD/VBAT!
These awards are for packaging designs with artwork from illustrators represented by Art Associates Amsterdam. They are Jasmijn Evans for the Hagelslag range, Maarten Rijnen for the Pasta Range and Harald Sprenkeling for the Bio Boerderij Range.
Well done Jasmijn, Harald and Maarten!
Congratulations and thank you dBod/Vbat and Albert Heijn!
Jasmijn's illustrations for the Holland Herald reflect both the retro and modern aspects of the magazine's article.>>


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Oregon Deer Population, Management News and Information Archive
ODFW set to collar, GPS track 500 deer in S. Blue Mtns. February 27, 2015 Oregon, KTVZ.com
... about 500 adult female mule deer between Prineville and Ontario will be collared so wildlife managers can better understand their ranges and movements... GPS collars automatically transmit location data via satellite ... collars typically have a three-year battery life...
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Microsoft Flight Simulator
MSFS, FS2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
A realistic civil aircraft simulator that continues the classic series. Microsoft Flight Simulator faithfully reproduces a rich set of licensed machines and a large part of the Earth, using satellite data and the computing power of Azure artificial intelligence.
developer: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios / Asobo Studio
publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios
Game mode: single / multiplayer
Multiplayer mode: Internet
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a new installment in the legendary series of flight simulators. The project was developed by one of the teams of the Xbox Games Studios group.
The game is the first full-fledged version of the series since the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator X in 2006. Unlike the simplified Microsoft Flight, pleyaers get a powerful simulator that offers a lot of aircraft and covers a large part of the Earth.
The authors put emphasis on realism. They have obtained licenses from real manufacturers, thanks to which all machines have been meticulously reproduced, both in terms of the appearance, the on-board instruments, and their maneuverability.
The game is quite challenging. The player must learn how to operate each machine separately, how to create and execute flight plans, and how to deal with changing weather conditions.
Microsoft Flight Simulator offers rich content. One can choose from a wide range of machines, from light aircraft to wide body jets. There is also a comprehensive set of missions available, but there are also options for free flight.
Technical aspects
The game has impressive visuals. The machines have been reproduced down to the smallest detail and the locations are dripping with detail thanks to the use of satellite used images for their creation. Such solutions have their limitations, which usually affect the level of detail of the map. However, the developers of Microsoft Flight Simulator avoided this with the help of Azure's artificial intelligence, which provides much better object recognition and a higher level of detail.
Similar games:
System requirements
PC / Windows
Ultra: Intel Core i7-9800X 3.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700X 3.7 GHz, 32 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 2080 / Radeon VII or better, 150 GB HDD, Windows 10
Recommended: Intel Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 590 or better, 150 GB HDD, Windows 10
Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 770 / Radeon RX 570 or better, 150 GB HDD, Windows 10


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La Profesora AbstraídaWeblog of Michelle Dion, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science, at McMaster University. My blog has moved to michelledion.com/blog. Visit my other website.
Sunday, June 04, 2006Choice bits on the AMLO & the presidential election
Overall, today's NYT Magazine story about the Lopez Obrador and the upcoming presidential election in Mexico is pretty good. I'm not sure that I entirely agree with the conclusion:
As the presidential campaign enters its final and critical phase, there is no longer any question of where this campaign is being fought: on the terrain of populism. The fact that Calderón has chosen to challenge López Obrador there, on what had always been AMLO's home ground, is a testament to how much López Obrador's campaign has changed Mexican politics. Of course, if López Obrador goes on to lose an election that, three months ago, most Mexicans thought he would win, that fact is not likely to be much of a consolation to him.
I say that I don't entirely agree only because I'm uncomfortable with the emphasis on populism, especially given its recent association in the press with several South American leaders. Rather than try to categorize candidates or races, why not provide a better explanation of their positions? But, I guess it wouldn't be as catchy without a way to group a whole range of candidates and positions together.
Luckily, in the rest of the article, the author tries to provide a more nuanced portrait of Lopez Obrador and his positions:
López Obrador himself scoffs at these fears. "Change is possible," he told me when we spoke in April on the patio of his home in the gated community of Galaxia in Villahermosa, the capital of his native state of Tabasco. "Of course I understand that globalization is a fact and that one has to act within its parameters. But this does not mean that we here in Mexico have to continue as we have been doing. This country is immensely rich. Its problems are problems of maladministration  above all, of corruption." And he added, "The point is that the Washington consensus"  as the neoliberal model of development is known  "was applied more rigidly here, by successive Mexican governments, than it ever was in the U.S. and Europe, where there are many protected sectors, above all agriculture."
The passage above suggests that Lopez Obrador is critical of neoliberalism but also understands that a return to the economic policies of the 1970s (i.e., populist spending) would be unwise. Which is why it is surprising that the author would then go on to write this statement about AMLO:
In fact, he insists, the model has not worked, and he vows that if he is elected, he will pursue a very different set of policies, ones that serve the poor rather than the rich.
What I've read doesn't suggest that AMLO will pursue a "very different set of policies." Instead, it seems that he will keep many of the neoliberal reforms in place (i.e., keep free trade provisions, will not nationalize industries that were recently privatized, respect central bank policy, etc.), but what he has promised to change is spending on the poor. Granted, how he'll pay for all that is a difficult, and unanswered, question.
This passage about migration also reflects a more subtle picture of AMLO, the candidate:
"If I am elected," he told me, "I will propose a conference on migration with the United States. Building a wall is not a viable solution. The only thing that will work is creating jobs in Mexico. Fox was not able to maintain good relations with Washington. But I can't see any reason why I can't succeed in doing so."
This accomodationist language toward the United States might seem surprising coming from the politician the Calderón campaign has tried to associate with Hugo Chávez, Fidel Castro's greatest ally and the Latin American politician Washington fears most these days. But, in fact, it is consistent with the position López Obrador has taken throughout the campaign. His aides often point out that he has no quarrel with the United States, and in his campaign he reserves his scorn for the political and business establishment of Mexico. Although some American observers remain fearful of his leftist tendencies  The Wall Street Journal ran a column in March worrying that AMLO might be "laying the groundwork for an assault on the private sector"  none of the Americans I spoke to in Mexico seemed to believe that López Obrador will nationalize oil and gas resources, as Evo Morales has done and Hugo Chávez has threatened to do.
Update: After poking around the blogosphere some more, I find that Greg had a similar reaction to the article. The article is inconsistent--perhaps the effects of an editor trying to spice it up?
posted by Michelle @ 10:30 AM,
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- At 6/04/2006 11:46 AM, Greg Weeks said...
Maybe you're right--the poorly made argument overshadowed the rest of it for me, but there is in fact a solid description of him if you can ignore the whole "he's a crazy populist" thing.
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From The Author Of The Islanders Comes A Warm, Witty And Suspenseful Novel Filled With Small Town Secrets, Summer Romance, Big Time Lies And Spiked Seltzer, In The Vein Of Liane MoriartyTruth Sherri Griffin And Her Daughter, Katie, Have Recently Moved To The Idyllic Beach Town Of Newburyport, Massachusetts Rebecca Coleman, Widely Acknowledged Former Leader Of The Newburyport Mom Squad Having Taken A Step Back Since Her Husband S Shocking And Tragic Death Eighteen Months Ago , Has Made A Surprising Effort To Include These Newcomers In Typically Closed Group Activities Rebecca S Teenage Daughter Alexa Has Even Been Spotted Babysitting KatieTruth Alexa Has Time On Her Hands Because Of A Recent Falling Out With Her Longtime Best Friends For Reasons No One Knows But Everyone Suspects Have To Do With Alexa S Highly Popular And Increasingly Successful YouTube Channel Katie Griffin, Who At Age Probably Doesn T Need A Babysitter Any, Can T Be Left Alone Because She Has Terrifying Nightmares That Don T Seem To Jibe With The Vague Story Sherri Has Floated About The Bad Divorce She Left Behind In Ohio Rebecca Coleman Has Been Spending A Lot Of Time With Sherri, It S True, But She S Also Been Spending Time With Someone Else She Doesn T Want The Mom Squad To Know About Just YetLie Rebecca Coleman Doesn T Have A New Man In Her Life, And Definitely Not Someone Connected To The Mom Squad Alexa Is Not Seeing Anyone New Herself And Is Planning On Shutting Down Her YouTube Channel In Advance Of Attending College In The Fall Sherri Griffin S Real Name Is Sherri Griffin, And A Bad Divorce Is All She S Running FromA Blend Of Propulsive Thriller And Gorgeous Summer Read, Two Truths And A Lie Reminds Us That Happiness Isn T Always A Day At The Beach, Some Secrets Aren T Meant To Be Shared, And The Most Precious Things Are The People We Love Two Truths and a Lie is a fast paced, entertaining book that takes place in Newburyport, a small beach town north of Boston It s June and the summer has begun The Squad of twelve moms are getting ready for their annual parties, activities and cattiness We learn from the beginning that someone in Newburyport is not going to survive the summer.Rebecca Coleman had been one of the make it happen members of the Mom Squad but after the recent loss of her husband, she s become withdrawn focusing on her two daughters, seventeen year old Alexa and Morgan, eleven years old Rebecca believes Alexa is preparing to attend college in the fall but Alexa, with a budding yet secretive success with her own YouTube channel, has already called the school and has given up her spot planning to head to Los Angeles.Sherri Griffin and her daughter Katie, also eleven, have just moved into town Rebecca has extended a hand in friendship to Sherri Katie and Morgan quickly become friends but Sherri reveals little about herself and what she tells Rebecca and the others about herself is a lie The book is told from several points of view including Sherri, Rebecca, Alexa and The Squad, the latter acting as a pseudo Greek Chorus Amid all the secrets and lies, this is a summer of change and growth for Sherri and Rebecca and a touching coming of age journey for Alexa While Two Truths and a Lie has its share of amusing snarkiness, at its heart, it is a story about women who will do anything to insure the happiness and safety of their children There are many good books that take place during the summer, at a beach town involving a group of women and their families This book feels familiar, which is not a bad thing.Many thanks to Edelweiss, William Morrow and the author for the opportunity to enjoy Two Truths and a Lie in advance of its May 26 release date A perfect beach read And even if your beach is closed, as mine is right now, you ll still feel like you re on one Rated 3.75 rounded up.Review to be posted at MicheleReader.com closer to publication. I just finished Two Truths and a Lie by Meg Mitchell Moore and it was the perfect brain candy reading Her books always scream summer vacation to me I brought the Islanders to Maine last summer and it was just perfect This one is a beach book with a little mystery tied in which made for a great mix And it made me so happy to have little glimpses of the Islanders tied in like the Dinner by Dad blog This will be published on 5 26 20 and I can t wait to share about it then.Thank you to William Morrow Books for an advanced copy. I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion This is the first book I have read from Meg and can t wait to read of her books She had a way of writing that makes you want to root her the characters Such a great book. I enjoyed this book but it never rises above a good beach book I liked the use of multiple voices and the way they were arranged The author took several compelling themes and got them into this novel I liked the characters, especially Sherri and Rebecca But I especially was impressed by the character of Alexa So nice to see that Moore didn t rely on stereotypes and created a very interesting modern young woman Thank you Netgalley for this very lovely read. A fun beach read Interesting characters and an idyllic setting The multiple points of view was a key component and brought this book to another level There were a lot of characters but I had no problem keeping track There was a lot of suspense build up until the conclusion, which was very well done The conclusion angered me but only because I was invested in the characters It was well written and the storyline moves at an even pace I flew through it and enjoyed the ride Suspenseful novel files with secrets, romance and lies This is the first i read from Meg and I thought it was very well written Loved the characters and the story Can t wait to pick up some of Megs books. Many thanks to Harper Collins for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion Two Truths and a Lie is an easy, fun, summer read It reminds me a lot of the days when I was young and worked with a bunch of teen girls whose moms literally had nothing better to do than sit around and gossip That s exactly the type of people that comprise The Mom Squad in this book It feels just as sad and desperate now as it did when I was 19 so it s good to know that some things never change, but it doesn t make the best entertainment There were moments when I really thought this would take off and fly, but we just never really got there Some of the characters are very entertaining and have a lot of depth to them Sherri, Katie, and Alexa mostly , but most of them simply don t and the few that do aren t given the amount of time that I felt like their storylines really deserved I think if the character list had been condensed some and attention paid to develop the interesting plot points, we could have ended up with a better novel.Overall, it was just ok. Mother s The Squad Middle age teensOlder teens Beach town setting End of the summer before going back to schools Tequila cocktail parties with hired bartenders and DJ s, drugs, secrets, lies, surf camp, nature overnight camp, babysitters, fashion and beauty concerns, ice lattes, walks, gossip, one woman was writing a domestic thriller nothing amounted to knowing.everyone drives an SUVIt was a chore to read this book for me I liked Meg Mitchell Moore s book called The Admissions , years ago and thought I d enjoy another one of her contemporary novels.However I just didn t care for this one it was one of the most Un FUN fun books I ve read in ages with catty characters, catty friendships, and a dull story I m not mad, she said I m tired And I forgot I have to get up early tomorrow Two truths, one lie 1.5 stars I enjoyed this book very much, Ms Moore is an interesting writer I didn t quite know what to expect from this book light female fiction, suspenseful thriller or old fashioned mystery I found the book to be a combination of all three.The story is told from the perspective of several different characters Ms Moore makes the switch from each point of view easy to follow She also manages to write in distinct voices for all of them.The last third of the book is a page turner and that is when the suspense kicks in I recommend this book as a very satisfying read and not as predictable as I thought it would be I thank Random House for giving me an advanced reader s edition of the book.


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The smell of freshly baked bread wafting through a kitchen in the morning or the scent of jasmine heavy in the air are details that add layers of textural information to the story. Smell is strongly tied to memory and the mention of a scent is likely to draw the reader in more.
Life is experienced through the senses. Sight. Sound. Smell. Taste. Touch. Sight is the most common sense that is explored through writing. Writers often describe how the setting looks, what the characters look like, what the furnishings are, how the light settles over the land. All of this helps to paint a vivid picture for the reader.
What is less often explored are the other senses. Dynamic writing draws from all means of experiencing life. The sound of a birds call or the crunch of leaves under feet is evocative and transporting to a particular location or season. Hearing can also come into play for how dialogue is delivered. Are the lines whispered? Are they shouted? Sound cues can be incorporated, almost like stage cues, for a richer reading experience.
As a writing consultant and in my own work, crafting effective writing is a must. In fiction, creating a cast of characters and an engaging plot are the bedrock of a successful story. One of the best ways to do that is to paint the story with vibrant descriptions that will draw the reader in.
Touch comes with myriad possibilities. Is someones hand cold? Is the sun sweltering? Is the teacup chipped? Is the wool sweater scratchy? In addition to this theres also whats often labeled a sixth sense: intuition. Your characters shouldnt all be psychic, because people must uncover the next step in the journey and learn and grow. Your stories will be richer if your characters develop in the unfolding. Intuition, though, is an effective tool and it can add a sense of suspense and foretelling to your stories. Its especially useful, because intuitions can be right, but they dont have to be. It can heighten the drama. Incorporation of the senses leads to stronger writing. Happy writing!


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Carol Brodie's recent ruby and zircon necklace please read
Just an FYI, the Ruby and Zircon necklace that was just presented by Carol Brodie consists of glass filled rubies. I just wanted to make sure everyone knows that. If you don't know what glass filled rubies are, it would probably be in your best interest to look them up online.
It sure does, but lots of folks will buy it anyway.
As long as they are aware…neither Carol nor HSN and ever seems to bring that up.
Somehow, I solution button!
Good call out Wothington!
We should also warn that the 2 other items she aired are also glass filled rubies which she calls "geniune".
She showed feather earrings and a knife pendant.
Where is the infamous HSN legal team?
I did research awhile back on glass filled rubies:)
The Rubies are poor grade and to sell these they fill them with glass:)
I hope this is helpful:)
Thank you for your post and sharing:)
I'm not advocating glass filled rubies and it should definitely be addressed during the presentations. However, I have several pieces of Rarities that contain large glass filled rubies. There's no way that I could purchase "real" rubies this size for anything close to the cost of the Rarities rubies. I always read the item descriptions before or right after purchasing an item while there's still time to cancel the order before 12 p.m. Eastern time.
There are laws that say a seller has to disclose any treatments about a gemstone that is sold. It does not say how prominant that information has to be, but it is a law. If you buy something that was misrepresented to you, you do have legal recourse and I know for a fact that you can win. I won't drag you all through that. The whole industry hinges on how close they can come to the truth without breaking that law. For example, GIA may call the glass filled rubies 'manufactured' but that is just a recommendation to their certified graders and appraisers. I am one. But it is not a law. The law says the term 'natural' can be applied to a gem if it came out of the ground, regardless of what happened to it afterward. So a glass filled ruby is a 'natural, treated' gem. What you have to look into is the type of treatment and if it's acceptable to you. A gem that cannot be called natural is a lab created gem, but even that is not 'synthetic'. It will test as a natural gem because it grew from a crystal of a natural gem and has all the properties of a natural gem. The non-legal term 'real' can be applied to lab created rubies so watch for that. Since it is illegal to import rubies from Burma (Myanmar) we have to accept substandard rubies. But even Burma rubies were heat treated. A one caret ruby from Madagascar costs $30 loose retail. A one caret ruby from Burma cost over $800 loose. So how much are you willing to accept? Are you buying for your estate or for your wardrobe? And what choice does the designer or manufacturer have if he/she wants to use a big red stone in their designs. Is a glass filled ruby better than a CZ? We could debate that all day. If you managed to read through all this, my final point is, look for the area that tells you how the gem was treated, by law it has to be somewhere in the description even if they don't mention it on air. You might have to go on-line to find it. Personally, I think their description, or lack there of, of the metals are as misleading as the gemstone descriptions. Bottom line, "Common and acceptable" is your judgement call, it's not a legal term no matter how often they say it. If you buy alot of jewelry study up. It's actually very interesting. One disclamer, I've been out of the business for a while so I hope my facts are still straight. Hope this helps some.
Above is information provided by Mixmaster who is a regular poster here.
I have a question:
Are Diamonds that are fracture filled considered diamond? This is done routinely.
This document is a PDF:
IDENTIFICATION AND DURABILITY OF LEAD GLASS–FILLED RUBIES Shane F. McClure, Christopher P. Smith, Wuyi Wang, and Matthew Hall
Please google for it, as I still don't know how to add a link or if HSN allows one.
Edited to add: The childish clique ish is really unbecoming of grown women.
There is an article by JCKonline that talks about what the FTC is doing. Please google this. I tried to put the heading in but it wouldn't allow me to. These are just suggestions and the back and forth goes on for years with the gemological industry.
Of course, no one wants to not know what they are getting. However, if there is no disclosure of the treatment, one should not purchase without a disclosure. If HSN doesn't disclose glass filling, why buy it?
Worthington, I just wanted to thank you for your considerate and informative post and to apologize for it having devolved into such a…whatever it turned into. You are absolutely correct that it would behoove everyone to become a more informed shopper in regards to jewelry/gemstones. :heart:
This will be my last post in this thread (unless I must return).
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I'm sorry my post turned into such an aggressive difference of opinion. I just wanted to make sure everyone knew what they were buying since the specific words "glass filled" were not mentioned on air, to the best of my knowledge. And, I think many of us tend not to pay attention to the fine print in terms of the description online and for those who do not have a computer, how would they know what they are purchasing? I think we all agree that rubies not glass filled are very different from those that are and for those who do not have access to a computer, it is reasonable to believe these rubies are natural.
I would think it's legal for hsn to not mention this on air or I don't think they would continue the practice but I, myself, find it highly unethical not to mention it.
Carol Brodie has glass filled stones in her line often and what bothers me is that she actually says she doesn't understand why the jeweler in the mall is charging thousands of dollars for a ruby of the same size when hers is just as beautiful for a fraction of the cost. To me, that's just taking it too far and trying to lead customers into believing the quality of the two stones is the same.
Same with Jay King, Studio Barse and their compressed turquoise. Since marketing will spin the truth, although legal, it is important to be aware and informed.
Thanks for posting, Worthington.
I am grateful for the educated people that post here, that have the integrity to share this information even though it puts them in an uncomfortable light for a shore time. It speaks volumes. Carol should be explaining this instead of amplifying the magical powers of her designs.
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TAUNTON Titans welcomed a bumper crowd to their opening pre-season friendly as National One outfit Plymouth Albion visited the Commsplus Stadium on Saturday.
The home team had new signings Dan Lee, Sam Kennaugh, Jack Arnott and Frankie Dart in their starting XV and the majority of the first half was level at 7-7, Nick Mason scoring the Titans' try.
Albion went over twice in the half's closing stages to take a 19-7 lead into the interval, an advantage they stretched to 33-7 in the second half.
Ben Oliphant-Thompson charged over late on to give Taunton the last word but the visitors ran out 33-14 winners.
Taunton had plenty of positives to take away from their performance and the scoreline could have been closer if the hosts had finished off a couple of presentable opportunities.
The match was enjoyed by a crowd of around 800, swelled by the offer of free entry and a number of travelling fans from Plymouth, and sets Taunton up nicely for their remaining friendlies against Exeter University, Cardiff Met University and Ivybridge.


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Katherine Brunacci's Naming Spoon Spoon, Gift
Katherine Brunacci Shares The Naming Spoon Spoon, Gift
Katherine Brunacci, the creator of the awarded work Naming Spoon by Katherine Brunacci explains, The 'Naming Spoon' came from a need to offer a modern and popular alternative to the traditional Christening present, of a spoon. I wanted to create a spoon that could be personalized and named as a 'Naming Spoon'. Naming Ceremonies, have increased in popularity in recent times. I wanted to create an object, the 'Naming Spoon', to be given at the Naming Ceremony or Christening Each 'Naming Spoon' is unique and can be personalized with the recipients Birth Stone and initialized and can be presented as an heirloom for the families heritage..
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I don't think my legs have ever been this sore in my life. I cry when I have to sit on the toilet. I may eat cheese for the entire day just to not have to squat.
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I don't think my legs have ever been this sore in my life. I cry when I have to sit on the toilet. I may eat cheese for the entire day just to not have to squat.
I wanna see said pics. Turbos.
As a white person I've decided to take no offence to your whitey comment.
Let this be known.
I'm getting surgery soon too for a nerve issue in my foot. I'm going to try and get the surgery after hunting season though.
Can someone explain the aircast to me? It's been a while since...
So I guess this was a lie then.
It's obviously Little Richard on the right back from the dead.
Oh christ. There's no hope for this world.
That's how I roll.
I'm not gay but opportunity knocks.
Chinas numbers are so fucking laughable. It's so painful to look at.
Common fucking sense?
On it.
I found myself on the morley reserve a couple of weeks ago trying to get my name on a trapline. I honestly feared for my life driving onto the reserve. It's a scary fucking place.
Makes it easier to bullshit on stats to take away our property.
Unsustainable. This is absolute bullshit. Hide the weak and old and let's get on with this shit.
Yep we're all equals in Canada right?
I paint antlers when there's time.
I used EPIC roofing. They did a good job.
When you got married these should have been placed on the mantle like everyone other married mans balls.
As an old adult, this video made me hard.
I just painted new aged Lume. Was practicing my dial work.
Just throwing some gold stock out there as gold is going to rocket BTU, EQX, GBR
Tell her to stuff it up her ass.
Go to any gas station in murica you'll find.
I have an echo pas 265 with edging attachment. It's perf.
I made a covid free New York Cheesecake on the weekend. Wayyyyy better than donuts.
If you need a hunting partner when meat goes scarce i'm your huckleberry. I'll be out catching walleye on the off days.
Have I got a deal for you. I have a rental home in Cranston to sell. 1150 sq. ft with detached double garage corner lot. It needs love i'm not going to lie. I'll fire sale it.
I just have one question, does anyone know what Covid-19 does to the bats? No one seems to want to address this.
I might have one of these adapters you can borrow in the interim. I'll have a look later.
Sold please delete.
I'd be high too. Shit i'm gonna be high in about 1.5 hours.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MASA) makes available to the public the updated draft Master Plan of ProSAVANA, which presents the main approaches and components of ProSAVANA for the agricultural development of the Nacala Corridor. This Provisional Draft of Master Plan is based on the Strategic Plan for Agricultural Development (PEDSA) and aims at increasing production and productivity, contributing to food security, and improving the livelihood of the Mozambican small scale farmers in a sustainable way, ensuring social and gender equality.
In this context, MASA would like to invite all the related partners, especially public institutions, private sector, academy, farmer's organizations and civil society organizations, to participate in the revision of this draft Master Plan by providing comments and recommendations, either writing us or attending to discussions held by civil society organizations.
For more information, please contact the ProSAVANA Coordination Cabinet at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (e-mail: email@example.com, or Rua da Resistência 1746, 10°, Maputo).
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On Wednesday night, The Calendar, in collaboration with UBC's Arts and Culture District, hosted its first Arts and Culture night, an evening dedicated to celebrating student expression in its diversity. Performing for over 300 attendees were members of the Blank Vinyl Project, UBC Slam and UBC Improv. Held fittingly at the Museum of Anthropology, the acts provided a snapshot of student life as it stands in 2016.
Part of the The Calendar's initiative was to bring to light the artistic talents of some of UBC's smaller clubs as well as to the unique spaces on campus. Hosting the event at the MOA allowed students to discover a campus venue they otherwise might not have known about or had the chance to visit.
The audience was seated in MOA's Great Hall, an airy, modern space serving to highlight the mid-19th century art of the Northwest Coast's First People. The beautiful room was inspiring for performers and audience members alike – a rousing backdrop for the evening exploring student culture.
Beginning the night were performances by artists from BVP, the space lending unique acoustic qualities to the music and lengthening the notes sung in chorus by the audience. Following this were performances by UBC Slam, with readings spanning the subjects of mental health awareness (motivated by the coinciding Bell Let's Talk Day), to gender identity and sexuality.
Acts by UBC Improv had people laughing at outrageously inventive scenarios, as to be expected. Taking cues from the audience, the actors seamlessly navigated scenes about centaurs and "fjord-viewing fjords." Another memorable cue was themed around a Czechoslovakian substitute professor in a student's European medieval history class.
Students also had the opportunity to tour one of MOA's current exhibitions before the show, a collection ethereal work focused on Taiwanese traditional and religious values in modern society. The exhibit is open until April 3.
Exposing students to a spectrum of perspectives and experiences, the night served to broaden our understanding of the modern individual and to play our parts in building a collective cultural identity.


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Old school co-viewing: What used to happen every Friday night when my sister and I watched endless hours of T.G.I.F. We'd sit in the same room, watch the latest episode of Full House and talk about how cute Uncle Jesse was. I assure you, it was as awesome as it sounds.
The definition of co-viewing has evolved in recent years as we consume more media content online. It now includes anything from comments on a YouTube video, to live text chat while watching videos in Chill. Recently you could watch an episode of Jersey Shore and throw pickles at Snooki with hundreds/thousands of other fans on MTV. OVEE, our newest App of the Week, is taking co-viewing to the next level by adding live video communication.


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Capt Francis O'Neill (New Introduction by Barry O'Neill) : Irish Minstrels and Musicians With Numerous Dissertations on Related Subjects Reprint Published By Norwood Editions Darby PA USA 1973 …….. Uncommon title and from the Library of Writer and Broadcaster Henry Kelly (see pictures)
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Event Archive - Circus In Flames
Sat. September 9th 2017 @ Falconetti's East Side Grill (All Ages)
9:00 PM doors at 11:00 AM
Presented by: Northern Electric Sound
Event CategoriesMusic: Country / Bluegrass / Rockabilly, Folk / Celtic / Latin / World, Pop / Rock / Indie
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, The Circus In Flames bring their "original sheet metal country" to Falconetti's East Side Grill, 1812 Commercial Drive at 2nd Avenue in Vancouver. The band will play songs from their just released recording, Outside America along with many of their old favourites featuring singer-songwriter Doug Andrew on archtop acoustic guitar, Brian Barr on mandolin and electric guitar, Phil Addington on bass, Brian Thalken on banjitar and Ed Goodine on drums. The group hits the stage at 9 PM, performing three sets until midnight. There is no cover charge.
Call Falconetti's at 604-251-7287 for more information.
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Winter Scene Nails
Hi there and am I glad it's Friday! This week has gone super fast that it's all a blur... where us mum's get the energy from to be on the go non stop from early morning to late at night I never know!! So a big shout out to all mum's 😊
Now there's one special seasonal look that I love on nails at this time of year. A winter or Christmas scene is just so pretty. So when I saw these Christmas Tree decals I knew exactly what I wanted to try with them.
These decals are from Charlies Nail Art and you get a cute baggie of about 30 decals for 49p. They are green on both sides and measure 7mm x 7mm.here.
I made a dark blue, blue and white gradient and added a glitter hill for some extra twinkle as my base. With white acrylic paint i made a snowy look at the tip of each nail. The rocking horse and snowman are from the water decals. Placing the Christmas Trees on with top coat, and cut one in half to add more detail. Then with white acrylic paint I carefully added tiny dots to create snow on the trees, to give that winter feel. A few dots for snow and tiny brown trunk I was finished.
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A very happy and healthy new day to all!
Good Morning to all from lovely Nashville, Indiana!
Four fingers, four strings.
Hi Hos
Why me?
"Some people see the hand of God in their lives, some only the finger." - Evan Eisenberg, Atlantic Monthly, July/August 2006, p. 151.
good morning hos
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Compass Rose (Custom Tenor) Kamaka HF-3 Kamoa SM-P Kala KA-STg Tenor Pineapple (Rick Turner Build Class)
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Working on basketball tournament stuff and then off to visit grandma. Last night we went to the wrong hospital because they said they transferred her to a Kaiser facility. When I got there she wasn't admitted. I called the other hospital and they just transferred her out of ICU and into another room.
So mad.
We didn't see her yesterday but we're heading out in a few minutes to go track her down. We were able to visit grandpa yesterday. He looks good but I think he is having bouts of memory loss/confusion. My mom thinks it's because he's dreaming and just says random stuff when he first wakes up. I'm not convinced. Yesterday when I got there my mom woke him to tell him James and I were there. He looked me directly in the eyes and said "Are you ready to go fishing?" (he used to take me fishing all the time; wasn't a fan at the time ) )
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Compass Rose (Custom Tenor) Kamaka HF-3 Kamoa SM-P Kala KA-STg Tenor Pineapple (Rick Turner Build Class)
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(((((Gary & fam)))))
1:5255My Quiver: S & J Craft Milo Tenor "Liliu" six string custom and Milo and Lychee concert by Emil Bader
Pono PKT-1 Koa Tenor w/MiSi, Lanikai LU-21T - Autographed!, Hikare CU 528 Baritone
R&L all koa mini concert, Mainland Gecko, Epiphone Les Paul Vintage, Kala Concert
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