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When I was serving in the Marine Corps, I dealt with plenty of moral and philosophical challenges due to the violent nature of the organization that I eventually had to learn to deal with on my own. Prior to joining, I still felt that there was a place for governments: a military is needed for defense, and a small government was needed to prosecute criminals, both should be efficient and moral. As I went through boot camp, I quickly realized the ethical error in my decision to join, but I had to search high and low throughout my service for the solution to this error. I had to reject the brainwashing inhibited to me throughout my training, and I had to re-study the information I'd previously retained that was lost in the psychological mind-ruling of the United States Marine Corps. Throughout my studies, Murray Rothbard, Lysander Spooner, and Ludwig von Mises helped me begin to break out of my patriotic mind-set, and begin to assess the real nature of government: violence against the individual. Even though such great literary works by these authors helped me the most, I wish that I had a book like FREEDOM! by Adam Kokesh to help me along the way, but unfortunately, it was just a mere sparkle in his eye during this time. However, having the prior knowledge that I did made me realize the importance of the book while I was reading it, and I was able to come to an even greater understanding of what the principle of non-aggression, as a inhibitor of true freedom, is.
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FREEDOM! by Adam Kokesh — A Philosophical Manifesto for the Abolition of Violence
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Just A Dream
A bright Light on my shoulders;
a Rainbow down my back.
The Strength of a Reptile,
and the Wings of a Bat
with Humanity on its back:
has the Lion on its Conscience,
Healing the demons Within.
Flying into the Sun,
and the World will know Peace.
What is Capitalism?
The dictionary isn't going to tell you. I remember asking a similar question as a child: what is economy? What is capitalism and what is the economy? Before you read any further, erase your mind of any prior conceptions you had of economics because the answer may confuse you. The answer to these questions is simple on the surface: economics is about human action. That's it. But, human action is a very complex subject. That's where the complexities of economics comes in, and the intimidation one feels when researching economics. I am here to tell you that economics is not a subject left solely to males or masters, and it is our duty to understand what it is and it is something that affects our everyday lives.
Before we begin to understand what capitalism is, based off of new information, we must first define what capitalism is not. Capitalism is not wealth accumulated through corporations and government subsidies. Capitalism is not going through the government to get a business license, adhering to strict tax laws and government regulation. A capitalist economy does not thrive with the advent of government.
Wealth accumulated through corporations and government subsidies where the economy is controlled by legislators working hand-in hand with these corporations is called CORPORATISM! The first known use of the word, "corporatism" goes back to the 19th century, Adam Muller of France devised an economic system whose collectivist leanings provides protection to the political class but not the individual. Muller's thought was that if markets and private property were regulated by the state (a blanket term for government), then human greed could be regulated. However, if you have legislators and corporations in control of the country's money supply and what certain businesses can and cannot do, then you have created three separate classes: the corporations, the politicians, and the consumer. Bankers and businessmen took hold of this idea, and in the early 20th century with the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, America took its first step towards corporatism by imposing a forced income tax and transferring control of the money supply to a bank whose practices are kept secret, even from Congress. Did you know that the Federal Reserve is not even federal? It is a corporation that created money whose value is based off of the money that is already in circulation — not sound money. The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 was authored by bankers in a secret meeting on Jekyll Island, Georgia, so it is safe to say that this was the first turning point into America's corporatism (not capitalism).
If you wish to verify any of that information, go ahead. Now you have all of these great ideas and you want to start a business but don't know where to start. Hey! It's hot outside, why not go set up a lemonade stand and make some extra change from some thirsty customers? So, you go construct a stand with a perfect banner on top. We will call your business Cold Ass Lemonade. It's not just cold… It's cold as shit. Anyway, so everything's perfect you got your lemonade stand all set up and ready to go with mom's secret lemonade recipe, and guess what? It's cold as shit. You made $50 today which makes your total capital gain $20 with supplies and all. Congratulations! You just made money from your first business! Except for that you're gonna have to pay $3 in taxes, $2 for Social Security, $1 for Medicare, $10 in fees for not getting a business license, oh and $1 for Ma. Now all you got is $3 dollars. Don't spend it all in one place. You did not choose to pay these fees, it was chosen for you before you were even born. YOU! set up the stand, got Ma's help, and made that super sweet Cold Ass Lemonade banner, but the government took $17. That is what corporatism is. Actually, the FCC is going to charge you $2 for your business name and slogan being offensive, so you paid $19 to the government. That's corporatism. Let's look at Cold Ass Lemonade's profits if the government was not involved.
Well, first of all, Ma could be paid more, let's raise her payment to $5 — the same amount paid in taxes and Social Security. That leaves you with $15. Keep $5 for yourself, and invest the rest in awesome cups for the customers since they said the cups were boring. Now you have a growing business, something that is 10 billion times harder to do under corporatism. Maybe the next day you will make $30 in profit and you can donate some to charity. Ma, your helper, was able to get paid more, YOU were able to be paid more, AND you were able to invest in your business to satisfy your customers. All you had was a recipe, sweet banner, and a stand without having to worry about paying anyone else. As long as you are just and ethical, the customers will come, and you can build your business. This is capitalism. This is laissez faire.
Imposing taxes and regulations on business via the government make it harder for the business to operate because it has to adjust its prices around the taxes and regulation. For instance, if you wanted to still make $5 while paying taxes, then the lemonade price needs to be higher even though the quality is the same. Ever wonder why almost everything we buy is made in China? This collectivist type of regulation raises prices and ENCOURAGES greed due to criminals dodging and good citizens following the regulations… In a REAL capitalist society, only the fair businesses with the highest quality for the smallest price thrives. That's when you introduce Frosty Lemonade, new competition on the block. Cold Ass Lemonade and Frosty Lemonade will compete for the highest quality product for the smallest price to bring in the most customers. Maybe Frosty Lemonade will put Cold Ass Lemonade out of business, but that is the risk you take in starting a business. This is the simplest way I can explain capitalism: business ran without government interference.
I guarantee that if you go to your political and economics professors tomorrow and tell them what real capitalism is, they will tell you that you are wrong, that the current system we have is capitalism and that's why things are so messed up. It is important to stand up for what you believe in. Do not be afraid to challenge authorities such as professors and teachers and to stick out from the crowd. Be a leader full of different knowledge.
If you are interested in learning more about real capitalism, sound money, and the business cycle, visit: http://www.mises.org and click on "Literature."
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Spiritual Freewrite (December 2013)
"The Koran is yours, the Bible is yours, so is the Talmud, and so are the Vedas and the Tao Te Ching — all is yours. Assimilate all, and the more you assimilate the higher will be the peak on which you can stand and look far away, and distant lands and distant views become yours" – Osho
The more I read these kinds of works, the more I grow to understand what spirituality really means. I've been thinking a lot about the history of the world, evolution, creation, and the Bible lately since coming across my journal and reading all of the things I said to condemn religion. My father used to make my little brother and I read directly from the Bible when we were on our way to martial arts and back. My favorite story was the Book of Job. I felt Job, and I related to Job, and sometimes when times get rough, I think about Job. I love Job so much because he persevered through all of the bullshit that was thrown at him and was able to forgive the people who wronged him along the way. His wife and his friends told him to curse God, but he did not because he knew that it was not God that was doing these things to him. He was wise to see the lesson in his shortcomings. Ok, bear with me here as I get preachy and read this all the way through 'cause there's a lot of God in this. No pun intended.
The way this book was written is interesting in itself. It was written in prose, now, the prose enthusiast knows that prose is a type of poetry that is to be interpreted by the reader. The poet, in this case, has a certain theme he wants to portray to the reader. Different religions see the theme of Job in different ways, and I think that they try to analyze and interpret it so much based off of opinions that have been set forth for thousands of years, that they miss the beauty in the poetry. Now begs the question, what IS Job's story really all about?
I've heard people call Job the representation of suffering. Christians and Jews hold that God "allowed" Satan to do all of these things to Job to "test" his faith, somehow suggesting that God wanted Job to suffer. The suggestion of God wanting Job to suffer has been a central point in contradicting the Bible to atheists and related religions; if God was all knowing and loving, why would God allow his greatest "servant" to suffer? To them, that sounds like a controlling unloving God who does not care for his "servant." To me, that sounded like a controlling and unloving God because that is how I was taught to interpret this poetry. I was taught, "This is the way it is and that is that." So, obviously, I rejected the Bible altogether. Why would I want to associate with a God that ALLOWS Satan to torture the man who loved him most?
Here's a crazy thought: GOD DID NOT ALLOW SATAN MAKE JOB SUFFER! Since when does Satan take orders or consult God before doing anything? The poetry was written as conversation between God and Satan, which led people to believe that God basically "ordered" Satan to make all of these horrible things happen to Job to try to get him to turn away from God. Wrong. God did not stop Satan until he believed Job could not take it anymore. Until he believed Job couldn't take it anymore. Until he believed Job couldn't take it anymore. Just wanted to make that point clear. He KNEW Job and he KNEW Job could handle it because he CREATED Job. If God made told Satan to do these things to Job, then that would mean that GOD made a PACT with the DEVIL! Does that sound familiar? Why do some religions portray it as a pact? Satan does whatever the fuck he wants and can take over at any time. God cannot control Satan because Satan is the Fallen Angel. Some may say that God can control Satan because God is all knowing and powerful and created Satan, but I do not believe this is true.
Here's where the craaaaaziness comes in. So, let's define some things real quick to make this an easier explanation: God, – the guiding force in our lives that allows us to pull through bad situations and accomplish our dreams. Satan – the thing that keeps us back from doing that. Man – the extension and physical form of God, God's children.
"God" is the energy in which humans create to do good and take care of others. This is the thing that makes us charitable, reasonable, wise, and logical. It is just defined as one word, "God." As Osho says, "… the more you assimilate the higher will be the peak on which you can stand and look far away…" ALL RELIGIONS HAVE ONE CENTRAL THEME! EVEN! The religions of the past. Man has something in him that makes him divine, and that is what we have all grown to try to define. This is what preachers mean when they say, "God is in our hearts," and "God is inside every one of us." It's true because God is not a singular being that is located in a certain place like "heaven." You know, the idea of heaven is great, but the thought that it is an actual and physical place is a little silly, given the vastness of the Universe in it's wonder. Now when I read anything religious, I replace the word "God" with "Universe" because it makes more sense to me that way. We are all Godly. That sounds crazy, right? Actually, what might sound more crazy to the people who have known me for a long time is that I'm talking like this. Which brings me to the subject of Satan.
Satan represents the duality of mankind. Satan was an angel that fell, and was created by God. Since Satan did, indeed, fall, and chose to fall, and CHOSE TO REJECT GOD, I think Satan is, arguably, the most important character in the Bible. He is the one that makes us lose our judgement, fall into temptation, live a life of crime, and he is also the one that makes us overindulge in our senses. He is the one that God cannot control because he is the one who chose to reject God, and this is why MAN is an extension of GOD because humans have a part of them that they cannot control either. I think that this is the most important lesson that Satan represents. In the case of Job, Satan manipulated Job's life to have all of these horrible things happen to him. Did it ever occur to anyone that Job was actually fooled the entire time into believing that God was the one who was testing him? God did not choose to test him, Satan did. But Job, his family, and his friends constantly refer to God as the one who is testing him, and that represents the vulnerability of a great man of the Universe. He was tricked. But even though Job was tricked and vulnerable, he was strong in that he kept the energy that drives him to keep on moving forward and never giving up. That is why Job is so endearing to anyone who hears the story, he never gave up.
Men never give up (I'm speaking in general terms, not just male), and the reason men never give up is because there is divinity in all of us. Job was the epitome of divinity in his devotion to the Universe, but he still suffered. I do not think Job is the representation of suffering, I think Job is the representation of all that we go through in life, and WHEN WE CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE! We often overcome these feelings through the help of our own energy — our own being, perseverance, and conviction. This is what "God" is, and this is the phenomena of "hitting rock bottom," then succeeding. We as humans have powerful capabilities, and we are divine creatures, but we have created our own divinity. Since we are "godly," we should act as such, as men who have a great connection with THEMSELVES and therefore have a great connection with this energy we describe as "God." This is where Jesus, Buddha, and Mohammed come in, but I'll save that bit for a later religious analysis because I think I have exercised my point in great detail already.
Ah, if my former self could only hear the words of the latter.
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Pleased to see Dan back posting at Passion of the Present. He's been away from his studies at Cambridge University and spent part of summer in Paris. It sure is comforting to have another person in the UK interested in blogging the Sudan.
Dan, in the comments at his post on Sudan's response to Colin Powell declaring genocide in Darfur, replied to a comment from a reader and non-blogger called Wikus. Here is a snippet from Dan's comment, followed by my response and thoughts on the US declaring genocide in Darfur:
" ... My view - and, I think, that of Jim, Ingrid and the rest - is that the AU - backed by Western, and ideally Arab, money and logistical support, should lead the way. So we agree with Eric insofar as we want "African Union troops to bring law and order". If Khartoum let the AU run free in Darfur, and the rest of the world gave them the practical help they needed, we'd be a lot happier. But (despite occasional half-hearted comments from Khartoum, which are intended to deflect criticism rather than to actually deal with the problem) IT ISN'T HAPPENING. ..."
And, here is a copy of my comment in response:
Yes, I agree the AU, backed by Western (AU couldn't afford it otherwise), and ideally Arab, money and logistical support, should lead the way to bring law and order. Here is one of my main questions that I think also helps throw light on why *IT ISN'T HAPPENING*
The question has bothered for me for months now because I've still not found any clues to answers, from anywhere.
What will happen to the government of Sudan (GOS) when foreign troops set foot in Sudan: will there be an attempt to overpower Sudanese forces and overthrow the present regime in Khartoum?
And, if not -- (which I think is the case because if anything, present regime is experienced and useful in counter terrrorism - I don't think we'd touch their oil with a ten foot barge pole for a long time - it's too expensive anyway - nor do I believe the US or UK or any other Western country are out to destablise Sudan, overthrow present regime - steal things - colonise them - turn them into Christians - or have motives that are anti Islam) -- what assurances do GOS have that this will not happen?
From what I can gather, the West is interested in peace for a united Sudan and wants to help because (apart from being useful on counter terrrorism) a stable Sudan will help Africa become less of a tinderbox and will benefit everyone all round. I believe their main interest is in a secure and stable, independent, prosperous Sudan that may even eventually lead to democracy - and grow into a country that everyone can do deals and business with.
I've said this before somewhere in the comments here, it seems (to me) GOS are resisting offers to help with security and disarmament to bring law and order -- out of fear that they (GOS) will lose what control they have left and be overpowered and overthrown.
How can such assurances be given to Khartoum while accusations of genocide are being directed at them and who can give the assurances?
If the latest US draft resolution calling for an investigation in genocide is approved by the UNSC, it would mean GOS face the next few years with fear and uncertainty as to whether they will be jailed and brought to international court.
And, even if GOS were given assurances that they'd remain safely in power (as long as they proved fit to govern), they could fear retribution from Arab tribes and militia who may attempt to eliminate GOS in retaliation for names of perpetrators being handed to UN investigators or AU missions.
Seems (to me anyway) GOS is cornered and in between a rock and a hard place. They probably fear being damned if they do (allow in peacekeepers with Chapter 7 mandate) and damned if they don't (they know they can't control the violence or rein in the Arab tribal leaders, militia and bandits or close down the so-called Janjaweed camps). From what I've read, the Arab tribal leaders don't feel the need to take orders from Khartoum - they do what they will, as each of them lord it over their own areas of the Sudan and rule the villagers and nomads by fear and benevolance.
It would appear the safest bet for Khartoum would be to allow only AU observers (that they know they can have some control over) but no-one else -- ever.
So my question is, does anyone know what the international community are doing to address GOS fears, if they are unfounded?
If two gangs are fighting to the death then someone (usually police) has to intervene. But if that fails -- then mediators are brought in. Perhaps this is the role that the President of the AU is taking, but how can GOS know he is to be trusted (he has 52 other nations plus UN etc on his side - who does Khartoum have on its side that it can trust?)
Seems Khartoum need to be given assurances through a mediator they trust - that if GOS can prove itself as fit to govern, it won't be overthrown or face trial -- plus reassurances on how the situation is to be handled after the Peace Accords are signed so that Arab tribal leaders, janjaweed, bandits, outlaws or whatever don't start another war.
Personally, I cannot see how the so-called Janjaweed can be disarmed. I've read they are like the Klu Klux Klan -- they are civilians that wear a sort of uniform, and when they take if off they disappear into the background and meld into society, mingling and living amongst ordinary folk.
At any time the perpetrators of atrocities could (and may already have done so) disappear into countries bordering Sudan and sneak back in when the time is right. Seems the outlaws and bandits don't have paid jobs. They make their living by banditry, stealing and looting. I've read that their culture makes them too proud to accept any form of help or aid; their macho upbringing forces them provide for their own, even if it means stealing from others, at any cost. These fit young men ought to be brought into the fold of the New Sudan and be given opportunities to become gainfully employed - ie trained as proper police, soldiers, or help build infrastructure etc.
Sudan has so much to look forward to once the Peace Accords are signed. Massive contracts have been signed to lay new oil pipes, build roads and railways to help food and aid flow, banks are opening, New Sudan Pound is being minted, flags and license plates produced... huge tranches of development funding are waiting to be released by the international community - as soon as Peace Accords are signed - to help the united and New Sudan develop basic infrastructure and enable it to take its natural resources and goods to market.
Seems it's better the devil you know - than the devil you don't know. Surely the present regime in Khartoum needs to be made to feel less insecure and more at ease and comfortable with the Darfur peace talks and agreements on power sharing, security issues etc for the newly united Sudan. GOS must be paranoid by now -- it surprises me they've not yet cracked up under the pressure.
Having said all of that: I don't believe a case for genocide against them will go to court, for the reasons I have just given. I think it is being used as part of a carrot and stick strategy. If my hunch is anywhere near correct, then GOS may as well (if they haven't already received it) be given cast iron assurances -- as quickly as possible -- so the violence stops immediately -- and the Peace Accords can be negotiated thoroughly and properly -- and once they are signed -- for thousands of peacekeepers to be allowed in to monitor ceasefire agreements by both sides to give every chance of lasting peace.
PS As to Wikus' question re why the Darfur conflict started so close to the finalisation of the north-south peace deal -- I am still curious as to why GOS saw fit all along to exclude western Sudan from the peace deal, which is why, it would seem the rebels took up arms in protest for their voices to be heard and for Darfur not to be marginalised, neglected but properly taken into account.


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Fundamental analysis is a method used by financial analysts and traders to study the various underlying forces that are in play in the economy, to make sense of price movements. 'Fundamentals' are economic data from a variety of sources. This data is significant because it is one of the two main drivers of price action within foreign exchange (forex) markets.
Why fundamentals are important
From a trader's perspective, this multiplicity of economic data is the catalyst behind volatility within the forex market, causing the appearance of trading opportunities, but also on occasion a calming of the market with respect to any given currency pair.
This is essentially a traders' guide into the starting points of economics, and is merely scratching the surface as opposed to really getting to the crux of how and why. You by no means need an economics degree to trade, but these points will hopefully help those without a detailed understanding to comprehend why some moves happen.
How they affect the market
There will be more on specific data to follow, but for now it is important to appreciate how fundamental data impacts the market. Traders view data through three 'lenses': expectation, actual and revised. All these lenses give a view to trade entry and exit, as shown in the diagram below.
So what do these lens names mean?
- Expectation: This is the opinion or market consensus. For example, unemployment figures, before they are released, may be expected to show a decrease in the number of people who are out of work in a particular country. This expectation or consensus is formed on the consideration of previous data.
- Actual: The actual value of the data which is released from a governing body or surveying institution.
- Revised: The modified data which is released as a consequence of further information gained by the releasing agent, for example a government.
If the market (meaning the sum total of all participants within the forex market as a whole) expects an improvement in unemployment data, then this expectation will be priced into the value of a particular currency against another. For example, an expectation of improved US unemployment data may lend strength to USD versus another currency.
However, if the actual data shows that the number of people unemployed in the US has increased, then this will cause a market correction as participants revalue the Dollar by selling on a suspicion of weakness in the US economy.
This sale will increase the supply, but lower the demand, for USD, causing devaluation relative to other currencies. Later in time, the US government department responsible may issue a revision to their data on unemployment. This revision may indicate that the previous number of unemployed should be lessened. Thus the market thinks to itself: 'not as bad as we thought, then' and the USD will regain some strength.
An important thing to note in the above is that market participants drive all of the reactions to fundamental data, and that they are individuals who form opinions based on available data.
For individual traders within the market, it is the market reaction to data that dominates a currency's value, not the data itself. For example, a good set of data may not strengthen a currency if that result has been priced into the market already.
Fundamental data, if correctly used, goes hand in hand with technical analysis of the markets to provide profitable trades. Fundamentals driven trading, often referred to as 'trading the news,' can provide for trades involving large swings in the value of a currency.
This is especially applicable to market shocks, when expected and actual economic data differ widely. Some of the most profitable opportunities arise in this situation, and a good understanding of the fundamental causes will reap rewards.
There are many fundamental or economic reports that have a major impact on the forex markets. Market participants should analyse the emerging fundamental data in order to identify profitable trading opportunities, as well as the dangers posed to their accounts.


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We are about to celebrate the beautiful feast of the Assumption. What comes to mind for us when we think of Mary's Assumption? Do we think of Mary ascending into heaven surrounded by choirs of angels? Do we think of Mary's "yes" to the Lord? Do we think of Mary as our powerful intercessor to her Son? Perhaps we think of all these things.
We can find associations to all of the above in the readings for the feast day. In the first reading from Revelations, we read: "A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars." We get a glimpse of our salvation in the second reading from 1 Corinthians: "For since death came through man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man. For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life. . ." In the gospel acclamation we sing: "Mary is taken up to heaven; a chorus of angels exults." Finally, in the gospel reading, we ponder the beautiful words of Mary's Magnificat: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; m spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant."
We show our devotion to Mary in various ways---whether it be praying the Magnificat as part of the Divine Office; saying the rosary while driving in the car; or, singing a Marian hymn at a feast or special celebration. Mary is our role model for simplicity, humility and acceptance of God's will. She acts also as our conduit to the Lord, her beloved Son. She knew that Jesus would not deny her request at the wedding feast at Cana. Let us keep that in mind as we make our own petitions to her Son.
Mary has been joined to her Son in body and soul through the Assumption. We all hope to realize our own eternal glory at the end of our earthly journey. As the beautiful French hymn reminds us: "J'irai la voir un jour, au ciel dans la patrie; Oui, j'irai voir Marie, ma joie et mon amour." (I will see her one day in heaven, my home; yes, I will see Mary, my joy and my love.)


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Best Mole Removal Pens: Flawless skin is what everyone desires. After all, who wants to face an embarrassment caused by moles? When you have a mole, you may want to visit a dermatologist to get it removed. This might cost you a fortune and consume time as well! Fortunately, there is another solution available in the market at a much lesser price – the mole removal pens. It not only removes the mole, but also eliminates any signs of age spots, and skin tags as well.
With the availability of mole pens, you don't need to worry any longer about your moles. They are easily available in the market and can help in easy removal of moles without having to go through a surgery or any other costly procedure. Moles are either genetic or appear due to overexposure to the sun. Moles differ in sizes, colors, and shapes. They can be nasty to look at and difficult to remove completely. People under the age of are most prone to mole eruptions.
Despite the fact that mole eruptions are mostly seen in early ages, there are chances of people getting prone to mole eruptions even in their 30s. This may occur due to change of place, climate, or any health issues. However, you no longer need to bear any embarrassment or discomfort due to your moles as you can now remove them from the comfort of your home without wasting time and money for a visit to the dermatologist.
Things to Consider Before Buying a Mole Removal Pen
Ease of Use:
Before you buy a mole removal pen, you must first check it's review and how easy it is to use. The pen must be easy to hold with an ergonomic handle and comfortable to use with fewer technicalities. You definitely do not want a mole removal pen that is slippery or has too many unnecessary features to worry about.
Moreover, the product must come with a user manual on how to safely remove the mole and skin tags. It should also mention how to use the pen without causing any damage to the skin. If the manual is not clear, you must check for the tutorials online to understand the process of how to use mole removal pen. As you are using the pen on your skin, you must fully understand how to use it properly.
Power Source:
Most of mole removal pens use batteries and a cord as their power source. The USB port is the best standard port as the wire does not comes in the way of functioning. When you use the pen for the first time, ensure that it is fully charged. The pens are powerful and can run up to several hours on a single charge. Ensure that you do not have to worry about the battery dying out in the middle of mole removal.
The moles differ in shapes, sizes and their sensitivity. Smaller moles and skin tags can be easily removed in one sitting. However, larger ones may require reusing the pen. Even tattoos also may require multiple treatments.
While buying mole removal pens, you must know how effective they are. There must be at least three settings and additional accessories for every type of removal so that it is a good choice for fulfilling all your needs.
Settings and Accessories:
Some mole removal pens have up to three or more settings. The higher is the setting, the deeper it penetrates into the skin. If the settings are low, it is likely to hurt more and leave scars on your skin. For tattoos and larger sized moles, you may need higher settings.
As for accessories, some pen comes with diverse sizes of needles to remove different scars. While fine needles are best for small moles and freckles, you need thicker ones to remove bigger moles. Check for the accessories that suit your needs before buying a mole removal pen.
We all know that seeing a mole on your face is a pain. Removing it can be equally painful. The pain you face while removing moles depends on factors like the needles, settings of the pen, quality of the pen and your tolerance. It largely depends on how sensitive your mole is. If your skin is sensitive, even the lightest settings can cause you extreme pain. Though some people can bear the pinching, many cannot tolerate the burning sensation.
Thus, before you buy a mole removal pen, you must do some research on your skin type and how much it can tolerate. Check the reviews of the product and find out how much pain it may cause. Try buying a pen that is less painful and more effective.
Pen Prices:
The price of the pen is also among the important factors to consider before buying a mole removal pen. A standard mole removal pen ranges from $15 to $70 depending on the additional settings and accessories.
Though some products are pricey, they perform the same task as the low priced pens. Therefore, you must compare the features, accessories, settings, and everything that you are getting for a quoted price. You may get all the features at a lower price as well.
Here is the List of Top 10 Mole Removal Pens With Reviews
1. Professional LED Light Mole Removal Pen:
This is one of the latest Nano-needle pens that work directly on the affected skin. It is a low-temperature and high-frequency gadget that removes various elements on the skin like moles, age spots, tags, birthmarks, pigmentation, and freckles. This product comes with great features to give you full satisfaction. This Mole Removal Pen device is designed to use at home and also it comes with 20 fine and 3 coarse needles. The pen has 9 adjustable strength levels to suit different tolerance level. The pen leaves your skin feeing smoother and flawless after effectively removing the flaws from your skin. This Mole Removal Pen adds to your convenience and saves you from visiting a dermatologist. You can easily treat your skin at the comfort of your home at a very reasonable price.
- Easily removes skin tags, moles, freckles, pigmentation, and other skin problems.
- 9 adjustable strength level to suit different skin tolerance levels
- 100% guarantee
- Does not go harsh on your skin
- The low temperature that saves you from skin burns
- Comes with easy to read the manual for clear instructions
- Uses the high capacity battery for 5 hours runtime.
- You may have to rework on the moles for twice or thrice the time
- Not suitable for people suffering from skin cancer
- There are some problems with the LCD display
- People face trouble using a wide range of needles.
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2. NeatCell Picosecond Laser Mole Removal Pen by DEWIN:
Now you can remove skin tags and moles anytime without taking a trip to the dermatologist. The NeatCell Mole Removal Pen is good to remove skin tags, moles, and freckles with ease. The pen features ionization-carbonization technology that gives you a shock-free treatment. The pen instantly removes moles and tags without any signs of bleeding. The manufacturers offer a 100% guarantee on the product with full satisfaction. The pen comes with an LED light that helps to sweep the area quite easily. The LCD screen displays the working status, battery status, and strength level. The pen is equipped with 30 removable needles to treat different types of skin issues.
- Remove skin tags, moles, freckles, tattoos, pigmentation, and other such issues at home.
- Saves the time spent on visiting a dermatologist.
- Iodized and carbonated technology
- No bleeding and no rash
- 8 different level of treatment
- Higher level strength to remove moles at once
- The high-level temperature may burn your skin if not done properly
- Complicated technology
- Expensive
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3. Yekilan PortableMole Removal Pen:
Yekilan PortableMole Removal Pen is a fantastic product that is quite easy to operate. The product is non-slippery and has an easy to grip handle. The pen not only removes moles but also makes the pigments disappear at once. The pen is equipped with 6 different adjustable scan spot power output to treat 6 types of skin issues. While the lower level is best to remove freckles, the highest level is suitable for mole and tags removing. The safe and effective mole removing pen gives a rash free, burn free and blood free removal of moles. It is a high-grade, exquisite plasma pen with electronic ion carbonation function.
- Easy to use
- Different level of heating for differ skin issues
- Effectively removes spot
- Highly affordable prices
- Value for money
- Safe and effective
- Removes moles without burning the skin
- Easy to follow manual
- The battery does not stay long
- Heating problems
- Numerous needles make it difficult to use
4. Dermasmoothe Mole Removal Pen:
Dermasmoothe is a high-quality mole removal pen made of highly durable material. The pen is easy to operate and has a sturdy grip. The pen is great for removing moles, tags, pigmentation, freckles, and other skin issues. The ultra-portable lightweight mole removal pen saves you thousands of dollars you spend on a dermatologist. The skin care kit comes with 20 fine needles and 4 coarse needles. With 30 days money back guarantee, the product is a boon to people who desperately want to own a flawless skin. The pen features the newest technology with an LCD screen that displays every detail about the pen.
- Best suitable to remove skin tags, freckles, moles, pigmentation, nevus, and dark spots.
- 30 days money back guarantee
- Fine and coarse needles for various types of removals
- Ultralight and easy to handle
- Available with a complete skin care kit
- Leaves the flesh burning
- The product does not have any instruction manual
- Not good value for money
- Various heating power options that may make it difficult for you to determine the right one.
5. HHQHHQ Electric Mole Removal Portable Pen with LED Tools:
Who doesn't want to look flawless? The age spots and freckles showing on your face may make you lose your confidence. With three different power modes, you can adjust the levels to remove freckles, dark spots, moles, age spots, and skin tags. The mole removal pen kit is equipped with 5 fine needles and 1 coarse needle. The new generation of plasma needles works great at every temperature. The manufacturers offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The pen comes handy with a USB portable charger and erases pro that needs charging only once a week. The product will surely boost your confidence by giving a delicate flawless skin.
- Value for money
- Removes dark spots, freckles, skin tags, moles
- Safe to use
- 3 modes of temperature control
- Not complicated
- Easy to use
- May burn the skin and leave it itchy
- Use it on other parts to know better about the temperature
- Needles are not reusable
6. The Ultimate Mole Removal Kit:
If you are struggling your way with those unpleasant moles, blackheads, skin tags, freckles, or pigmentation, then here is an ultimate solution to it all! Here is a cheaper solution to all your skin troubles. The Ultimate mole removing pen is a US-based product that has been launched after conducting several experiments. The makers understand the troubles faced by people with different types of skin marks and have launched the product to offer a solution. The pen doesn't have a LED light or an LCD display as they believe that it drains the battery fast. The mole removal pen is available with 100% lifetime money back guarantee as well!
- Free innovative eBook tutorial
- High-quality material
- No LCD and LED so as to save battery
- Lifetime money back guarantee
- Equipped with a travel case
- 5 thin needle and one big needle
- Reusable needles
- Doesn't burn
- Lack of LCD display means that you cannot check status during the removal process
- Can be used to remove only moles, skin tags
- Temperature is unknown
7. Moleskin Tag Removing Pen:
Incorporated with high-end technology and a unique electronic system, this mole and skin tag removal pen removes moles with ease. There are no traces of bleeding and no side effects at all. This professional pen is equipped with only 2 needles to remove dark spots, moles, freckles, and skin tags. With an LED indicator, the pen has 6 adjustable modes that can be set as per the requirement. The pen portrays the fastest mole removing technology and is extremely safe and comfortable on the skin. Whether you want to remove a tattoo or a wart, the pen comes handy.
- Safe and effective
- Microcomputer control
- Professional quality
- One year warranty
- Easy to carry with a USB charger
- 6 gears spot remover
- May leave the skin itchy
- Needs recovery period of up to 3 months
- Only one-year warranty which is quite low as compared to their products
- Not suitable for sensitive skins
8. Skinosm Mole Removal Pen:
Uses the latest high-end technology and unique ionization features to remove unpleasant freckles and moles from your face. The pen successfully removes dark spots, moles, pigmentation, and freckles without bleeding. The product has an LCD display that shows the battery status, working status and strength level. The product is equipped with detailed medical instruction, 20 fine needles, and 2 thick needles. The manufacturers provide 100% money back guarantee on the product which is quite rare. The mole removing pen is easy to operate and has a strong grip that eliminates chances of slipping it off over the skin.
- Highly affordable
- Value for money
- 22 needles altogether for every type of problems
- Removes freckles, dark spots, moles, pigments, tags and more with ease
- Adjustable up to 8 levels
- 100% money back guarantee
- The needles are not reusable
- Poor instruction manual
- Poor quality needles
9. Beyond Mole Removal Pen:
The Beyond mole removal pen is made with German electric ion carbonated technology. The beauty pen has 8 strength levels for various skin issues. The 11 needles are popularly known to remove blackheads, moles, skin tags, nevus, warts, age spots, and granulation. With a portable rechargeable battery, the pen comes as a handy beauty product. Every woman loves to have flawless skin and this product exactly knows it. Beyond mole removal pen boosts the confidence you lack due to various eruptions on the skin. Build your confidence without spending too much on your skin treatment. The product is backed by an easy to use the manual as well.
- Portable and handy product
- USB charging
- LCD display
- Professional spot removal kit
- 8 strength level
- Risk-free purchase guarantee
- May cause burning
- The pen does not work until it is completely charged
- Needles are not reusable
10. BDSii Portable Mole Removal Pen:
The easy to use and operating mole removal pen comes with 8 strength levels. The pen easily treats the target area and works through blemishes. The product is equipped with 2 coarse needles and 20 fine needles to remove various types of moles, skin tags, blemishes, freckles, and pigmentation. The pen is highly affordable to the extent it saves you from investing in the various dermatologists. You can easily treat your skin and make it flawless with this simple to use a pen. The FDA approved pen comes with a 100% money back guarantee on the product. Instantly remove blemishes with this flawless mole removal pen.
- Safe and secure
- No bleeding and no burning
- Value for money
- Portable
- Easy to charge through a cell phone charger
- 100% money back guarantee
- Ionization and carbonated technology
- Leaves the skin-stinging
- Various needles make the pen confusing
- There is afterburn sensation
- Hurts the skin
- Not suitable for people having medical conditions
How do Mole Removal Pens work?
The mole removal pens, as the name says, are used to remove moles without an assistant or a dermatologist. The pens are equipped with small needles that are used for various applications. The needles heat up and cauterize the area around the mole. It prevents the skin from bleeding, however, a scab forms after the mole is removed. It may take few weeks to completely remove the scabs. As soon as the scab sheds, you will be left with a clear looking skin.
Most of the moles may require two to three settings for complete removal. You can use the same process to remove age spots, freckles, skin tags, and small tattoos as well.
Though mole removal pens come in handy, they may not be best for everyone. If used incorrectly, mole removal pains can leave mild burns or scars. Even when you know how to do it right, you may feel some pain. If you are not ready to suffer the pain or minute inconvenience, you may consult a dermatologist howsoever.
Additionally, you must not use mole removing pens on moles that look unusual or painful.
Tips on using Mole Removal Pens
- It is necessary that you understand the product well. Read the manual and research on the points you do not understand. Using the pen without proper understanding may cause severe damage to the skin.
- If you are a newbie in mole removing, you need to practice it first. Use a banana peel or any other surface for better practice.
- If your face is sensitive or if you are using the pen on a sensitive area, take extra care. Use the pen only when you are comfortable with the same.
- It is always advised to start with the lowest settings first. Increase the setting only when you find it not effective. Using the pen at high temperature may burn the skin or leave scars.
FAQs of Mole Removal Pens
- How long does it take the mole to disappear?
Some mole removal pens are super powerful and remove the moles at once. But it may leave behind burns or marks. A normal mole removal pen requires two to three sittings to completely remove the mole. The scrub may take up to 30 days to fall off.
- How often do you need to charge the pen?
The need for charging depends on the heating temperature, LCD display, and LED lights. It takes up to 5 hours or longer to charge a mole removal pen. When you are using it for the first time, you must ensure to charge it fully. Later ensure that your pen is charged for uninterrupted use.
- Can you remove raised moles?
Mole removal pen can remove all types of moles including raised moles, flat moles, and skin tags. However, each type of mole requires a different time period to get it all removed. You may require multiple treatments to completely penetrate the needle into the mole.
Mole removal pens are a highly budgeted option to save the time and money you spend on a dermatologist. However, if you have severe skin problems, do not know how to use the pen properly, or are not comfortable with the pain, it is advised to visit a dermatologist only. In addition, you must always check the reviews before buying a mole removal pen. It is important to know your skin type and pain tolerance before you invest in the pen.
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A lien prevents you from selling a property without repaying the debt secured by the home. Most buyers require a clear title when purchasing a home and few are willing to pay off liens for a seller.
How a Lien Works
A lien is a filing against a property to secure repayment of an obligation. When you get a loan from a lender to finance property, the lender files a lien with the county clerk. This gives the lender the right to seize the property if you don't pay the loan. Although a mortgage is the most common type of lien, there are others, such as tax liens for unpaid property or IRS taxes and mechanics liens for unpaid construction contracts. Liens have priority in the order of filing or importance. For example, an IRS lien may take priority over a previously acquired second mortgage and a mortgage debt recorded prior to a home equity line of credit, for instance, typically has priority over the HELOC.
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Before you enter into a contract to buy or sell property, perform a property lien search through a title company. Liens are filed in the county where the property is located and become a matter of public record. You may be able to identify liens on your own by looking up the appropriate county's website to see if it contains an online search function for title records. At minimum, you need the address, but it also helps to have the lot, block or parcel number. The easiest place to find this is on your tax assessment. If you can't search online, call or visit the clerk for guidance on that specific office's search procedure.
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※Please do NOT boil or leave inside washing agents for prolonged periods of time.
※Please do NOT use Alcohol or other highly acidic or alkaline cleaners as this may cause damage to the product.
Warranty: the Iroha Collection is covered by a 1 year warranty from manufacturer
About Vibrators
The world of vibrators is huge; over the last decade, many of the designs have moved away from the classic phallic shape, and into more versatile and discreet pieces. There are specialised vibrators on the market dedicated to stimulating one specific part of the body through varying vibrations and pulses. In general, many of the vibrators on the market today are able to aid in general massages and improving blood circulation throughout the body. These are great for exploring and sharing experiences.


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By Rosie Ogden
SINCE the launch of the original CR-V in 1995, the model has been recognised in the SUV sector for its space efficiency. The all-new model, which has been on sale in the USA for a while and was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, will be available in European spec later this year, and builds on its heritage to deliver what the manufacturer claims is "the most practical and comfortable CR-V yet".
Honda's engineers heavily revised the vehicle's platform: the wheels were repositioned further towards the corners of the car, increasing the length of the wheelbase by 40mm, and ground clearance was improved by 40mm, for what Honda calls 'true off-road potential'. This change to the wheelbase, along with an increase in vehicle width of 35mm, has unlocked further space for occupants while retaining the same overall length.
Inside, this extra space has been put to good use. Front passengers benefit from a 5mm increase in headroom and 16mm more hip room. The tandem distance between front and rear passengers is further improved by 50mm, while a thinner fuel tank positioned ahead of the rear wheels improves rear legroom by 50mm.
The opening angle of the rear doors has increased by 6 degrees, which, combined with the increases in occupancy space provide easy entry and exit for passengers, and improved access for the fitting of child seats. A further highlight is the new 'wrap around' lower door sill, minimising the likelihood of getting dirt on clothes when passenger exit the vehicle.
For the first time, petrol models are available with the option of seven seats, in which all three seat rows have reclining seats, to "ensure long-distance comfort for all passengers". Second-row seats slide back and forth by 150mm on the seven-seater, to create a large entry aperture and a comfortable seating position in the back, even for adults. The third row seatbacks fold down and tumble forwards to provide a larger boot capacity when not required.
Boot capacity is class leading, with the biggest ever loading bay 'footprint' in a CR-V. New single-action 'dive down' 60:40 split-fold seatbacks, combined with a two-stage adjustable cargo floor can enable faster, easier loading and a completely flat surface for larger items right through to the second row seats when the cargo floor is in the upper position. These improvements have created a load space with a maximum loading length of 1,830mm on the five-seater (or 1800mm on the seven-seater) – big enough to accommodate a 19.5-inch frame mountain bike. Another option for owners is to adjust the cargo floor into the lower position to provide a deeper rear boot space.
The car also boasts a host of convenience and technology features: occupants in the front and rear can make use of extra-large capacity door pockets, enabled by moving the speakers further up in the door panels. These are large enough to fit a full-sized tablet device. In the front, a new three-mode centre console adapts to a variety of requirements including a tray for a smart phone, or a space big enough for a small handbag. Starting from the Elegance trim, twin USB ports are available in the rear, providing charging points for phones, tablets and other personal electronic devices. Executive grades also benefit from a hands-free tailgate, complete with the ability to set the opening height for use in confined spaces.
The traditional rev-counter and speedometer dials are replaced by a seven-inch screen, with another seven-inch 'infotainment' touchscreen on the dashboard.
First deliveries of the all-new Honda CR-V in Europe are expected in the autumn, with a 1.5-litre VTEC TURBO petrol engine available from launch and a five-seater hybrid model following early in 2019. Honda promises that the fuel economy on the petrol variant will be class-leading, although it hasn't yet revealed the figures.
The 1.5 VTEC variant can be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox or the option of a CVT automatic transmission. Both versions are front-wheel drive as standard, but four-wheel drive will be offered as an option.
Honda calls the new hybrid system Intelligent Multi Mode Drive (i-MMD). It comprises a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors and rather than feeding its power via a conventional gearbox, the i-MMD system makes use of a compact single fixed gear ratio 'in a bid to reduce cost, weight and complexity'.
Prices are expected nearer to the launch date.


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In Today's Times, Nick Bilton has a piece on novel uses of "bots," or computer code that impersonates humans and mimics their activities on-line, titled "Friends, and Influence for Sale Online." Here are a few paragraphs near the end of the piece. (It's in the Financial Review; that's my link).
"This is all about power and control, the same thing it's always been, but now it's digital and you can do a lot more of it," said Rick Wesson, chief executive of Support Intelligence, a computer security consulting firm based in San Francisco.
For now, these bots are simply deceptive, tricking people into thinking something is popular or pushing an agenda. But as bots become more sophisticated, Mr Wesson said, they could become nastier.
In March, two students at the Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology, created a swarm of bots that caused a phony traffic jam on Waze, the navigation software owned by Google.
The project, which was a class demonstration, was so sophisticated that the students were able to make bots that imitated Android mobile phones that accessed fake GPS signals and were operated by fake humans in fake cars. The Waze software, believing that the bots were on the road, started to redirect actual traffic down different streets, even though there was no traffic jam to avoid.
Where did the traffic diversion occur? Bilton doesn't say.
FYI: Chris Christie might lose his job or aspirations, because of this kind of thing.
The Jerusalem Post also has a neutral reading of the story. The students have created a program that makes fake traffic jams. But it says this:
The students were able to simulate a traffic jam that lasted for hours on end causing motorists on Waze to deviate from their planned routes.


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All Access: Elik Álvarez & Freddy Sheinfeld (May 2, 2017) *Video Interview Available
[Watch the video interview on our YouTube Channel]
On this All Access we dive into the world of two composers who have successfully established both a composing partnership as well as their own solo career paths. Elik Álvarez and Freddy Sheinfeld are behind some of the most popular animated series such as Ultraman: Tiga, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The two of them have also worked on fantastic nature documentaries hosted by the great David Attenborough including Kingdom Of Plants, Galapagos, Micro Monsters and David Attenborough's Conquest of The Skies. While Elik and Freddy frequently work together with the amazing Joel Douek, it's their bond and friendship over the years that has made their story a unique one. They are both from Venezuela but didn't even realize they were both from the same country at first until others told them. Hear their unique journey of moving to Los Angeles, getting their degrees, going through composing bootcamp by composing for animated series such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, starting their own company and still maintaining their careers as solo composers. Elik and Freddy are two extremely talented musical voices, and their insights shine an amazing light on what it's like to carve your own path in this industry.
Interview Produced & Presented By:
Kaya Savas
Special Thanks:
Elik Álvarez
Freddy Sheinfeld
Beth Krakower
The Krakower Group


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Caldwell Double Spin 44Mag Pistol Target.
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- Audible feedback makes shooting fun for all ages
- Great instructional tool for beginners


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|Always something new to learn!
|Such a bold, bright looking quilt for me
|It's a true-blue finish!
|A little bit of hand quilting
|A sad looking block
|Doing the
|A Melody Miller bleeder fabric
|Always something new to learn!
|Such a bold, bright looking quilt for me
|It's a true-blue finish!
|A little bit of hand quilting
|A sad looking block
|Doing the
|A Melody Miller bleeder fabric
OMG, what a lot of dramas you have had. I'm guessing you will be a pre washer of quilting fabrics from now on. Have to admit I don't very often. Thanks for linking to Sew, Stitch, Snap, SHARE.ReplyDelete
I always pre-wash my quilts before gifting - and continue to be surprised that other people don't. For one thing - I often use basting spray - so I like to know that is washed out before use. But mainly I think quilts look better after a wash - and it helps with making any slightly puckering quilting etc look much better too.ReplyDelete
some fabrics give us the worse time - I have had a few do that too and some where solved and some staying in with a faint ring around where it bled when I gave upReplyDelete
Now I wash all new fabrics in bowls in hot water first so I can see the dye running. I've had a couple of fabrics cycling through rinses for a week. The worst three were teal: a flannel, a batik, and a swirly print. One, I had to throw away. It's a lot of work and hard on the hands but I do it anyway.ReplyDelete
oh dear, you've had a bit of a drama! Hmm-m-I don't tend to pre wash either, I just figured fabrics these days would be ok. Thanks for the Vicki Welsh link.ReplyDelete
With all that trouble I'd toss the fabric. Not worth the worryReplyDelete
What a nightmare but glad that you were able to catch it in regards to the baskets project!!!ReplyDelete
What an absolute nightmare but a great reason for washing our finished quilts before gifting them. Hard to imagine how horrified and embarrassed the recipient would be if they innocently washed a gifted quilt for the first time and had that happen. Thanks for sharing the link to Vickie Welch's instructions, this time I'm going to print them out and share with our quilt ministry group.ReplyDelete
That is a super adorable quilt, even if it was a problem child!ReplyDelete
The lovely finished quilt hides all the anguish!
It's so discouraging when this happens and it does seem to surprise me from time to time which fabrics/colours run.
Wow - that adorable baby quilt has more drama than a soap opera! I buy so many pre-cuts that I seldom think about pre-washing. When I do buy yardage, however, I follow Vicki Walsh's instructions and have saved several fabrics over the years. I also wash finished quilts before gifting. I got one hysterical phone call from a recipient and decided I should be doing the crying instead. Keep the fabric - it's tamed now!ReplyDelete
I get so upset when something bleeds. I try to be so careful about what fabrics go into a quilt and pre-shrink everything. I've found a piece of red that is a bleeder and so went searching to see if it was in anything else. It's in a king size quilt that is custom machine quilted (pricey). I don't dare use it because it will get dirty and then I'll have to wash it. Of course I used white white because I wanted high contrast. So frustrating!!! I noticed that the light green square had more quilting in it but it all looks great and so I didn't give it much thought. Nice to have a finish.ReplyDelete
What a nightmare! And yes Vicki's method does wonders. I did have a top though where one fabric bled, but another white on white fabric was a fabulous dye catcher. After the long soak, the dye came out of all the fabric except that one. I had to pick out all those now pink pieces (in a quilt of valor) and then replace them.ReplyDelete
oh, no! What a dilemma. Good thing you washed it first before handing the quilt over. You just don't know who might be the stinker in the fabric bin.ReplyDelete
I've had more trouble with red dyes, too, but current dark navy is a new problem for me. It's beyond frustrating to have a finished quilt change colors like that. Good plan to simply remake the block in the larger quilt. Your baby quilt turned out beautifully though.
I've been wary of the double gauze and voiles that are so popular now - they seem like they would be good candidates for stretching. Not sure if that's the cause of your green. Oh, the trials we quilters endure. ;-)
What a stress that bleeding fabric. I was lucky I've never had issues with bleeding. Luckily you discovered it in time. The quilt is looking good, just right for a little baby. Warm greetingsReplyDelete
Dear, dear, I detest this bleeding of some fabrics, but ran into this a few years ago with some fabric that came in a bag on the doorstop which I thought was already washed. Wrong.
But I do love this baby quilt, quite different and interesting!
Oh dear! I've been pre-washing too, but it sounds like that's no protection, and a blue fabric, not a red one. If we started thinking about it too much we might never make a quilt. I think a not-quite perfect quilt for a baby is actually a good thing: I would feel much more relaxed about using it.ReplyDelete
bleeding is the WORST! I have had great luck with blue dawn.
cute baby quilt!
What an adventure! I'm sorry for all the trouble you went through, wow.
I'll be on the lookout and test my dark blues before using.
Thanks for the heads up.
This is a good cautionary tale for me. I don't prewash. When I throw a finished quilt into the washer I just throw in a couple of "Shout Outs" that absorb dye. I always thought that had me covered! Now I know better. I'm off to visit Vicki Welsh's site. Thank you.ReplyDelete
Bravo! The quilt turned out wonderful. Green-my very favorite color. So lively and sweet for a little one.ReplyDelete
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The US space agency aims to establish a 3D-printed human colony on the red planet by 2030.
15:14, UK, Friday 09 October 2015
The space agency's report NASA's Journey To Mars claims the red planet is the "next tangible frontier for expanding human presence" and states it believes such a mission is achievable.
"Our human and robotic explorers will expand knowledge and discover the potential for life beyond Earth," it says.
"Our goal is not bound by a single destination. We seek the capacity for people to work, learn, operate, and sustainably live safely beyond Earth for extended periods of time.
"We will achieve this goal with a growing number of international and commercial partners, realising economic benefits and strengthening America's leadership on Earth and in space."
If such a mission got off the ground it would be conducted in three phases.
:: Earth Reliant
NASA scientists on board the International Space Station would first conduct feasibility studies into the ability of humans to sustain long-distance, deep space travel.
Life-support systems and human-health and behavioural research would be undertaken as well as extravehicular operations and material flammability tests.
:: Proving Ground
Testing of a deep-space habitation facility would begin, including analysing concepts to reduce supply needs through recycling to enable astronauts to become Earth independent.
An asteroid redirection mission in 2020 would aim to collect a boulder from a near-earth asteroid and ferry it to the proving ground for investigation.
:: Earth Independent
Astronauts would live and work for years in a human-life supporting colony for years.
The facility would require only routine maintenance and harvest Martian resources to create fuel water, oxygen and building materials.
The report reveals that one of the most important challenges of a human mission to Mars is keeping the crew safe for up to 1,100 days when they cannot return to Earth in an emergency.
Sustaining long periods of microgravity also increases the risks of bone loss, fatigue, a loss of clear vision, and general illness for the crew.
The report says NASA will "leverage the Proving Ground with science missions and capability demonstrations to close the remaining gaps and ensure we have the ability to get to Mars, land safely, live and work productively, and return."


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We've also been practicing using the glue sticks correctly. I'm pretty frugal, but seriously, do you need that much glue?! Hahaha, no wonder the glue sticks are always disappearing!
I bundled all the crafts and directions into a unit and posted it in my TpT store if you are interested! There is also a list of the craft I have planned for each letter there.
After several requests, I also added some sentence frames so you can differentiate for your learners.


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In 2014, Karen Stiller asked Elizabeth L. Visconage and Joseph Molyneaux to share their thoughts about a resource from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, A Fundraising Guide for Nonprofit Board Members by Julia I. Walker. Their years of experience with boards and fundraising are readily apparent as Visconage and Molyneaux comment on some of the major points in Walker's book. A key question that guided the conversation: Is it realistic to expect all board members to be active fundraisers?
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In the May issue of Colloquy, the online newsletter from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), two representatives from Andover Newton Theological School and Yale Divinity School offer some reflections on Andover Newton's transition from a freestanding theological school to an embedded seminary.
I once heard it said that board members find fundraising to be the least appetizing of their responsibilities. Few people are comfortable asking another for money, but without fundraising, few of our theological schools would survive.
By now, we all know the vast reach that Facebook has across the globe, and many are aware of how powerful a tool Facebook can be for nonprofits and educational institutions to engage with constituents and potential donors.
In the New Year 2014 issue of In Trust, Greg Henson and Gary Hoag provided data on charitable giving. Their conclusions, and their advice to schools, are still timely.
Unanticipated financial setbacks sometimes become little deficits. And the response to little deficits can shape the course of a school's future. What are the options?
What can board members, who have a big role to play in development, do to make fundraising more productive and, dare we hope, less onerous?
The New Year 2018 issue of In Trust magazine was recently mailed and is now available to read online.
With less financial support for theological education from churches and denominations, theological schools have come to increase fundraising to balance the budget. School presidents and board members are expected to play a big role in raising funds for their institutions.
For seminaries and theological institutions, how a school fulfills its mission is as important as its financial health. As such, issues of transparency and accountability should be considered when deciding whether to accept an anonymous donation.
Sometimes a theological school must communicate its worth to a larger community -- perhaps as part of an outreach effort or in an appeal to donors. In these instances, it's helpful for school leadership to make the case for the institution's value to the community. A few years ago, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary conducted an economic impact study and was subsequently able to quantify its value after local residents expressed concern that the seminary was not giving enough to the community. In addition to actual dollar amounts given, the seminary also calculated the value of residents employed by the school, hours volunteered, and benefits not easily quantified, such as diversity. As a result, not only was the school able to communicate its worth, but they also developed stronger town-gown relationships.
"When institutional mission and individuals' calls converge, the miraculous happens," says Rebekah Burch Basinger in her 2010 In Trust article, "Giving as a response to God's call." Basinger was referring to the role theological school boards can play in reframing giving as a calling from God.
"Transformational philanthropy" was the focus of a December 6 webinar sponsored by the In Trust Center and presented by Aimée Laramore, director of advancement at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis and owner/lead consultant at ALlyd Solutions.
Cross-posted from Rebekah Burch Basinger's excellent blog, Generous Matters, where you can read her original post.
"How can we get more people to support our organization? We're working hard but not seeing the results we need."
The caller's frustration was palpable — and familiar. Over the years, I've been asked variations of his question by countless CEOs and board members. Short on cash and time, ministry leaders are on the hunt for the answer to their organization's fundraising woes.
Sometimes it makes sense to turn down a gift. That's what Dorothy Ridings warned in a 2010 article titled "Recipient beware!" that appeared in In Trust.
The theme of the Harvard Business Review article is networking. However, the quoted comments from reluctant business schmoozers ring familiar to the way fundraising-adverse nonprofit folk talk about asking for money.
Uncomfortable, phony, distasteful, a necessary evil, feels slimy.
I've heard them all, including from ministry leaders who claim to have accepted the good news of fundraising as ministry.
A dashboard is a display of key indicators that help institutions steer their activities towards their declared strategic outcomes. The imagery, of course, is obvious to anyone who drives a car. Just like the dashboard on your 1981 Ford Fairmont, it's critical that indicators be visible and the data easy for a user to assimilate. This typically necessitates graphic displays such as graphs, pie charts, or something more creative.
The In Trust has presented a webinar on how to use dashboard effectively. Here's a summary of it, along with a few helpful hints to get you started.
Cross-posted from Rebekah Burch Basinger's excellent blog, Generous Matters. Read her original post here.
A flood of emails urged members of a ministry's Outreach Committee to round-up prizes for the spring bike/walk fundraiser. We're talking a veritable fundraiser's dream team — networked, talented, and unafraid to ask big — being "challenged" to chase after everything from free movie passes and ice cream coupons to a $5-$10 gift certificate. "Or whatever the owner is willing to give."
It's a toss-up whether I cry or scream about the colossal waste of volunteer time and connections.
The Spring 2016 issue of In Trust was recently mailed to subscribers. Here are some of the highlights.
If you're a stakeholder at a theological school — especially if you're a board member, administrator, or faculty member — it's vital that you really understand your school's financial standing, rather than solely relying on the CFO or other financial staff.
Donors make bequests to make a difference after they're gone. Mary Goodman, a New Haven laundress who bequeathed her life savings (nearly $5,000) to Yale Divinity School to provide scholarships for African Americans, was especially successful in this regard: her bequest supported the school's first black students, and continues to support students today, nearly 144 years later.