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Stevie Nicks is getting the Barbie treatment.
The Fleetwood Mac rocker revealed Mattel’s latest design during her Madison Square Garden concert in New York on Sunday, where she debuted a Nicks-inspired Barbie to thousands of adoring fans.
“I hope that you all love her as much as I do,” the glowing “Landslide” singer told fans in a video from the concert posted by Live Nation.
“Stevie Barbie,” as the singer called her, was a perfect encapsulation of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and her bewitching style, modeling a spooky-chic black batwing dress that looked just like Nicks’ ensemble on the cover of the 1977 album “Rumours.”
The doll, which is part of Mattel’s Barbie Music Series, rocked Nicks’ signature platform boots and a golden crescent moon necklace while toting a tambourine tied with red, black and purple ribbons.
Nicks described her Barbie as “so pretty and so soulful and so real” in a statement on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, telling fans she was overwhelmed when Mattel first approached her.
“Of course I questioned ‘would she look like me? Would she have my spirit? Would she have my heart,’” the “Dreams” singer wrote.
“When I look at her, I see my 27 year old self~ All the memories of walking out on a big stage in that black outfit and those gorgeous boots come rushing back~ and then I see myself now in her face,” Nicks continued. “What we have been through since 1975~ the battles we have fought, the lessons we have learned~ together. I am her and she is me. She absolutely has my heart.”
Preorders of the doll were priced at $55, and stock appeared to be completely sold out as of early Monday afternoon.
(this story has not been edited by TSA Mag staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)


During the final off week of the NASCAR season, we’re taking a look at some stars of tomorrow who could potentially make an impact down the road.
Here’s what they all were thinking following the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and the Truck Series race at Chicagoland.
Kyle Busch won the O’Reilly 200 – his third consecutive Truck win at Bristol – when he took the checkered flag under caution ahead of Aric Almirola. Busch pitted once around lap 30 and had just enough fuel to hold onto the lead through a green-white-checkered finish and celebrate with a burnout.
Elliott Sadler took the checkered flag 0.445 seconds ahead of Kasey Kahne to win the inaugural Pocono Mountains 125 Saturday afternoon at Pocono Raceway.
Austin Dillon is perhaps the best-looking prospect in any of NASCAR’s top-three divisions right now.
So who are the best NASCAR drivers gunning for a ride at the sport’s top level (or young enough to still get that second chance?)
Kevin Harvick took the checkered flag 0.949 seconds ahead of Matt Crafton to win the Ford 200 Friday night (Nov. 20) at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Kyle Busch took the checkered flag 0.955 seconds ahead of Matt Crafton to win the WinStar World Casino 350 Friday night at Texas Motor Speedway.
Johnny Sauter took the checkered flag 2.474 seconds ahead of Matt Crafton to win the Las Vegas 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday night.
In a Nutshell: Kyle Busch took the checkered flag 0.560 seconds ahead of Ron Hornaday Jr. to win the Heluva! Good 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon. Busch took the lead during a round of green-flag pit stops in the late stages of the race, and never looked back despite having to face …
10. Giving him the “Black Flag” treatment. A whole can of it. 9. A good talking to. 8. An all-expense paid hunting trip led by Todd Bodine and Ron Hornaday. 7. An all-day indoctrination covering the entire NASCAR rulebook, but no one could find one. 6. A written apology to Hornaday and Bodine. 5. Truck …
Matt Crafton was penalized at Gateway Saturday and sent to the back of the longest line for two incidents where he made contact with the truck in front of him.


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Syria: UN chief Ban Ki-moon called Thursday on the Syrian regime to stop the killings in its crackdown on anti-government protests, stressing that "we cannot go on like this."
"In Syria meanwhile, the killing continues. This must stop," said the UN secretary-general.
"I call on the Syrian leadership to deliver on its commitments and to allow our UN humanitarian assessment team and the human rights fact-finding mission mandated by the Human Rights Council in.
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The notion that revolvers don’t jam is a common misconception that pervades gun culture.
This is based on the perception that because a revolver is mechanically operated and driven, it can tolerate more neglect than a rifle or alternative semi-automatic weapon.
Revolvers are viewed as simplistic in comparison. However, the issue with saying that they do not jam is that it is untrue.
A pistol ‘jam’ is typically associated with a blockage that occurs in two ways. The first of these occurs when the gun has failed to complete its usual cycle due to a primer strike.
The solution to these jams is to fire the trigger again, which feeds into the fallacy that a revolver doesn’t jam.
The most common issue that causes revolvers to jam is unburned gunpowder.
This can be tricky to resolve, as a mere flake of this powder that has become jammed under the extractor can render your revolver unable to shoot.
The resolution to this is to take a fine brush like a toothbrush and brush under the extractor.
Another issue that can occur is that parts can break down or lose screws.
Therefore, revolvers may not jam as frequently as semi-automatic weapons, but they are far more likely to be rendered with irreparable damage when broken.
This is why it is important to clean your revolver consistently, as the idea that they are indestructible is a lie.
They may be more tolerant in regard to neglect, but they will be nearly impossible to fix when neglected for a long period of time.
Therefore, the key difference between semi-automatic pistols and revolvers is that the vast majority of jams in semi-automatic weapons can be resolved without too much hassle.
Issues That Can Occur With A Revolver
There are a variety of issues that can affect a revolver’s ability to fire. These include the following:
1. The bullets in the non-firing chamber can dislodge from their shell casing, which inherently causes them to come into contact with the forcing cone and lock the cylinder.
To clean this type of jam, you will need a hard instrument like a hammer or mallet so that you can hit the bullet back into place. This isn’t an easy task to carry out during a moment of heightened intensity like a self-defence scenario.
2. An incorrectly crimped bullet can also cause issues. These can occur when shooting a load of higher velocity with a lighter revolver. You should try to closely and thoroughly inspect your ammunition in order to reveal any flaws in the crimp that can inadvertently impact your firearm.
The manual that came alongside your revolver will also warn you about the specific types of ammunition that you should avoid using in a lightweight weapon.
3. Smith & Wesson revolvers contain ejector rods that can sometimes become dislodged and unscrewed, inherently jamming the weapon’s cylinder. Therefore, it is important to ascertain the looseness of these ejector rods prior to discharging your weapon.
4. The ejector rod can also become distorted and inherently impact the cylinder’s ability to close. This usually occurs whenever a firearm has been dropped or if the revolver has been neglected or mishandled when closing the cylinder.
5. A moon clip that has become distorted can also prevent the cylinder from moving correctly. This moon clip may also stop you from opening up the cylinder itself in order to remove the clip.
These clips should be malleable in order to place the rounds into the clip, however, this also means that they can become easily damaged and lose alignment.
6. The teeth contained on the cylinder star can inherently cause the cylinder to inappropriately rotate and wear itself down over time. A worn cylinder can cause issues regarding its rotatory function.
Therefore, you should ensure that you are carefully inspecting these parts, hiring an expert like a gunsmith.
To conclude, the idea that revolvers don’t jam is a myth.
This myth stems from the fact that these weapons are mechanically operated and thus, are easier to neglect than their semi-automatic counterparts.
In spite of this common misconception, it is imperative that you are cleaning your weapon regularly in order to avoid the build-up of unburnt powder and other issues that may cause your revolver to become irreparably damaged.
Revolvers are great weapons for self-defense and recreational activities, and they should be maintained with the same vigilance as a semi-automatic pistol.
Many people ruin their weapon entirely by neglecting it over a long period of time, and it is therefore harder to discharge in their moment of crisis.
You should also ensure that you are choosing the appropriate ammunition for a lightweight revolver, as choosing ammunition like incorrectly crimped bullets can destroy your weapon entirely.
You should also be careful when loading your weapon, as the clips can become easily damaged due to their malleability.
Whilst it is important to firmly place your bullets in the correct place, you should also exercise caution about using too much force that can easily damage the inside of your weapon.
If you are unsure about anything that has been outlined in this article, then you should consult with a weapons expert prior to purchasing or attempting to fix a pre-existing revolver.
However, one thing to be certain of, is the fact that a revolver can jam just as easily as a semi-automatic rifle, and you shouldn’t purchase a revolver on the basis that it is easier to fire or with the assumption that it doesn’t require as much maintenance as another weapon.


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Enthrope's second output is the 3-track demo 'Silenced Earth'. While it is a demo, it sounds totally professional, and why not also look like it. The debut EP 'Universe Mute' was already a very "ready" piece of metal music, so it was interesting to hear how the band had evolved.
Enthrope's mission was to "combine dark, death metal music with more atmospheric and ambient sounds to fulfill the concept", and this is basically what this one is about, too, except not that much death metal I think. The band build their mid-paced songs from heavy guitar riffs, dark lead guitars, atmospheric and big keyboards (anything from choirs to electronic bleeps), growled and shouted vocals, plus loud rhythm section. The song writing is well-flowing between hard-hitting modern metal and calmer parts. 'Silence the Earth' is like a good version of Mercenary, albeit without clean vocals. That's just a small description about Enthrope's music, however, because they have been able to make it all sound their own. And it is an interesting journey. Lyrics are absent, but it is easy to guess just by looking at the song titles and the cover art what they are all about. The cover art brings the Chernobyl disaster in my mind.
Better than the debut EP? I don't know, because I have my favourites on both of these releases. 'Silenced Earth' strengthens my opinion, that Enthrope are ready to make their debut album, without a single doubt. I predict that that is what will happen very soon indeed if there is any justice in this world...
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AS AUSTRALIAN citizen and Victorian resident Nguyen Tuong Van faced execution in Singapore, the legal profession was compelled to appeal to the President of the Republic of Singapore to reprieve him.
In a letter to the President of Singapore, Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) president Victoria Strong asked that he and the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of the Government of Singapore “exercise discretion available under the Constitution of Singapore to grant a reprieve to [Nguyen] in light of the compassionate circumstances and compelling mitigating factors relevant to his case”.
While the LIV is aware of the strong stance on drug trafficking taken by the Singapore Government and the application of mandatory death in such cases, wrote Strong, it does “not support the imposition of the mandatory death penalty as an instrument of punishment”.
The Law Council of Australia also pleaded with Singapore to spare the life of Nguyen in a letter sent to the Prime Minister of Singapore. The Law Council urged the Singapore Government to reconsider 25-year-old Nguyen’s plea for clemency.
Law Council president John North said, “the President of the Republic of Singapore has discretion under the Constitution to commute [Nguyen’s] death sentence to life in prison — a sentence that would ensure he receives considerable punishment for his crime and that he could not re-offend.”
North also said that the Law Council would support the Australian Government should it decide to take the issue to the International Court of Justice. “The Law Council does not support the death penalty. [Nguyen] has no prior convictions of any kind and has cooperated fully with Singapore authorities from the time of his arrest,” he said.
“It seems clear he is not a principal in relation to the drug trafficking scheme but rather an expendable carrier in a much larger enterprise.”
A Brisbane lawyer has also been heading the campaign to save Van. Russell Thirgood, a senior associate at McCullough Robertson and the president of Amnesty International Australia, committed himself to doing everything to save the life of “this young Australian”, he said.
The campaign led by Thirgood has involved a call for community support as well as lobbying governments both in Australia and Singapore. “Thousands of people have lent their support for the abolishment of the death penalty by writing letters to the Singapore Government,” he said.
As well, federal and state parliamentarians in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia have passed bipartisan motions calling for clemency, said Thirgood.
“Although our immediate and urgent goal is to save Van from execution we are asking that the Australian Government [has] the courage to take on the issue with APEC with an aim of abolishing the death penalty in the region,” Thirgood said.
“Van admits he committed a stupid crime of trafficking 396 grams of heroin to help his twin brother pay off some legal fees. He has cooperated fully with police and accepts that he should be published for his crime. What is impossible to accept, however, is that his punishment is completely disproportionate to his crime. We consider Singapore to be a civilised country, but execution is not a civilised way to deal with human beings,” said Thirgood.
He said he was very dedicated to Van’s case, having met his mother and friends. “To execute Van would be an atrocious tragedy. The Singapore Government has claimed that its decision is irreversible, and that’s not the case. While he’s still alive there is still a chance that they can reconsider that decision and not carry out this hanging. What’s irreversible is the death penalty itself,” he said recently.
The LIV called on the President to make use of the Constitution of Singapore which allows him to “grant a pardon to an accomplice in any offence who gives information which leads to the conviction of the principal offender” and “remit the whole or any part of such sentence”.
In her letter to the President of Singapore, LIV’s Strong said, “The LIV respectfully requests that you exercise your discretion, as provided for under the Constitution of Singapore, to reconsider the pleas for clemency made on behalf of [Nguyen] by his family, legal representatives and the Australian Government, including Prime Minister John Howard.”
“We ask that you intervene to ensure that a more appropriate form of punishment is accorded to [Nguyen] based on the compassionate motive that led him to commit his crime and the strong mitigating factors applicable to his case,” wrote Strong.


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Other folks had also planned a demonstration against short-haul flights to take place later that day. At around midday, a dozen protestors gathered outside Thomas Cook with their banner reading "Cheap Flights Kill! Climate Change Deaths So Far ... 150,000 per year!". They were met by three of her majesties finest, who informed them that the travel agents were operating a 'locked-door policy' (haha!). Itd be a shame if this disruption cost them any money....
The protest visited two other travel agents and distributed over 200 leaflets, detailing the effects of aviation on our planet. Most people (including a local Labour councillor!) were very supportive, with the exception of one concerned environmentalist who pointed out that cutting the bamboo cane for placards must be killing Panda's in China!
Well done to all who took action yesterday, and continue to fight against capitalism in defense of our lives!

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November 17, 2017
Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development through a USDA NRCS CIG Grant (Conservation Innovation Grant) is creating a no-till and cover crop equipment exchange pilot program. The purpose of the project is to introduce no-till equipment to aid the implementation of soil health principles such as organic cover crop and no-till planting on Connecticut farms. The program will foster collaborative education and use of the no-till equipment to crop producers in two geographically diverse areas of CT.
CT RC&D seeks to create two hubs or locations where the no-till equipment will be housed. The equipment will be available for use by farms in the surrounding area. The primary goal is to make no-till equipment available to reduce the cost and risk of adopting no-till crop production. Reported benefits of no-till production suggests reduced farm inputs (herbicides, fertilizers, irrigation) and improved soil health and crop productivity. The concept of using equipment attachments rather than use of herbicides is nothing new, however it’s underutilized in CT. By implementation of this project, more agriculture producers will have the opportunity to cooperatively use the no-till equipment, develop a network for information sharing and shared interests, and implement no-till and cover crops on their farms, increasing soil health without individually buying each of the equipment aides on their own.
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George V. Higgins was a Boston attorney, journalist and novelist and one of my earliest ventures into crime fiction when I read his 1972 novel The Friends of Eddie Coyle, probably in the late 80's.
This book was also turned into a well-regarded film starring Robert Mitchum in 1973.
I've read a few of Higgins books over the years, but none too recently. The last was a re-read of Eddie Coyle in 2011 and the year before that The Rat on Fire.
It's probably time to get back to him soon.
Higgins died in 1999 and with a with a novel posthumously published has 25 fiction titles to his name.
A City on a Hill
George Higgins's first venture into political fiction reads something like the Nixon White House Transcripts. His dialogues, which make up nearly the entire book, are elliptical, digressive, confusing and often seem implausible- even as the Nixon Tapes did. He can make you blush with embarrassment for the people you are eavesdropping on- embarrassment for their intimacies overheard and also for their banality. But part of Higgins's success is that the conversations in "A City on a Hill," including several that make your skin crawl, have the undeniable sound of primary-source material on life in Washington in the seventies.
Apparently from the reviews around this is one of his least regarded books.This one was published in 1975 originally.
A novel of corruption, deceit and dishonour which opens in small-town America in the long hot summer of 1967. Earl Beale, psychopathic ex-basketball star, now a used-car salesman after being jailed for corruption, is indulging in a little profitable extra-curricular activity.
Definitely the more interesting looking of the two books, so I'll probably start here. Trust was published in 1989.

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African commercial aviation market worth 900 aircraft over next 20 years – Boeing
Written by defenceWeb/Boeing, Wednesday, 25 July 2012
“Boeing continues to see Africa’s aviation growth outpace the world average due to a growing middle class and strong demand for business travel. Approximately 70% of the 900 airplanes forecasted will be for growth,” said Mike Warner, Director of Market Analysis for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “African airlines are also investing in newer, more fuel-efficient airplanes to replace their older fleets.”
Boeing projects the African aviation market will outpace the world average due to strong economic growth in the region. Additionally, the rise in trade with Asian countries is driving the need for increased direct air travel.
The increased demand for airplanes also means an increase in the demand for commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians. Boeing projects Africa’s aviation industry will need 14,500 pilots and 16,200 maintenance technicians over the next 20 years.
“As Africa’s need for new airplanes soars, so does its need for qualified pilots and technicians, said J Miguel Santos, vice president of Africa for Boeing International and International Sales director for Southern Africa for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Boeing recognizes the importance of a qualified workforce to fly and maintain these state-of-the-art airplanes, which is why we are partnering with Africa’s leading aviation schools like the 43 Air School to ensure Africa has a steady stream of qualified pilots and technicians.”
The African economy is projected to grow 4.4% per year over the next 20 years, which is ahead of the world’s economic projection of 3.2%.
“Africa is the second largest and most populous continent after Asia and their long-term economic potential is strong,” said Santos. “Over the next two decades, Africa's economy is forecast to grow faster than the world average, driven largely by demand for natural resources; add that to the growing middle class, and we see a lot of growth in the region.”
The African Development Bank projects that Africa's middle class will grow by more than 700 million people over the next several decades. United Nations data shows that urban dwellers were about 15% of Africa's population in 1950 and are expected to be 50 percent by 2030--a trajectory similar to that of Asia.
“African carriers will continue to need to modernize their fleets to compete on routes historically dominated by foreign carriers,” said Warner. “Africa has one of the oldest airline fleets in the world and this is a market that demands newer, more fuel efficient airplanes to help offset the rising cost of fuel and the excessive maintenance costs of the ageing fleet.”
Strong demand exists to support increased non-stop routes between Africa and other emerging markets, as well as Europe and North America. While single-aisle aircraft will account for the majority of the deliveries over the next 20 years, twin-aisle fleets will evolve in the region as airlines continue to expand international services, Boeing predicts.
Boeing representatives are in Johannesburg this week to participate in the annual Aviation Outlook Conference, which examines the potentials strategy and investment for airlines and airports, exhibits aviation solutions, explores innovation in the aircraft industry and meeting consumer demand.
- ISS: Increasing the momentum for police in African-led peacekeeping operations
- Boeing and Chinese partner to make jet fuel from 'gutter oil'
- European countries were major arms suppliers to Africa in 2013
- Africa Week underway at UN HQ
- African customers signing up for Streit’s training programmes
- World air cargo traffic to double over next two decades - report
- ISS: Think Again - Too late to start worrying about the Islamic State in Africa
- Over 31 000 new commercial aircraft needed in next 20 years - Airbus
- Ethiopian Airlines orders 20 737 MAX 8s
- Boeing and Paramount ink cooperation agreement as Boeing expands African presence
Jens Thostrup - new head of PMR Terminals Business and Indirect Sales at Airbus Defence and Space
by AIRBUS Defence & Space, 30 October 2014
He replaces Pierre Lopez as head of the Terminals Business and Indirect Sales.
Nautic Africa signs exclusive agency agreement with Doen Pacific
by Nautic Africa, 29 October 2014
Nautic will install water-jet systems at competitive pricing for its customers in the sub-Saharan region.
New-generation Saab surface radar on track, in production
by Saab, 29 October 2014
Production of the first Giraffe 4A system for an undisclosed customer is ongoing at Saab in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Sustained revenue growth, strong order book drive Denel's new growth era
by Denel Corporate, 29 October 2014
The company's financial results for 2013/2014 show revenue growth of 17%, improved profit and the largest multi-year order book in its history.
Saab and Brazil sign contract for Gripen NG
by Saab, 28 October 2014
The defence company will develop and produce 36 Gripen NG fighter aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force.
Airbus Defence and Space boasts outstanding young scientists
by AIRBUS Defence & Space, 22 October 2014
Andreas Hofmann from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg won the prize for the best bachelor's thesis.


text: Comments: Original painted propeller designed for the Salmson A2A biplane around 1918. The series number is a Regy propeller drawing number, but it is unclear who manufactured this particular propeller. The "Tonkilaque S.E.L.T." apparently refers to a lacquering process developed during the War. The Salmson was the most widely used reconaisance aircraft of the later part of WW1. It was powered by the Canton Unne 260 HP engine.

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Lahore, May 4 (IANS) The inaugural edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) held in February in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) fetched the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) an overall profit of $2.6 million.
Although the total profit dwindled as the PCB had promised to distribute around $1.9 million among the five franchises to cover their losses from the inaugural edition of the T20 tournament, PSL chairman Najam Sethi asserted on Tuesday that the tournament has been a success.
“But we have managed to make an overall profit of $2.6 million from the country’s first ever Twenty20 league which is a healthy and encouraging sign for us,” Sethi told the media here.
“Overall, the PSL was a bigger success than we initially expected and the profit is a welcome sign,” Sethi added.
He said that around $6 million were earned from television rights and gate money.
Sethi said the success of the tournament also helped in increasing the brand value of the franchises. He referred to the Quetta Gladiators, which was brought for an annual sum of just $1.1 million but was now valued at around $2 million
The PSL czar also said that the PSL would soon be registered as a company with the PCB as its owners. He said it was his dream to have some matches of the PSL’s second edition in Pakistan.
The inaugural edition of the tournament was won by the Islamabad United franchise led by Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq and coached by Dean Jones and Wasim Akram.


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Westmeath Bachelor Festival confirmed for May bank holiday weekend 2022
The organisers of The Westmeath Bachelor Festival have announced that event will take place over the May bank holiday weekend in 2022.
This time around they are combining The Westmeath Bachelor Competition with a three-day music festival in Mullingar town centre, subject to relevant permissions. The organisers are in advanced talks with local authorities and stakeholders and hope to announce the location in the coming weeks.
The festival will comprise three different themed nights:
Friday April 29: Lakelands Sessions – three of the best known pop and rock artists and groups in the country.
Saturday April 30: Lakelands Showbands show – including the best known names on the showband circuit.
Sunday May 1: Lakelands Barndance – starring Ireland’s leading country music stars; followed by The Westmeath Bachelor Competition judged by four well known national celebrities.
The idea of the three-day festival is to give back to the local businesses and community who supported The Westmeath Bachelor Festival in the postponed event in 2020.
In a statement, the organisers said: “We estimate that the events will bring in €1.5m to the community over the weekend. Every business, restaurant, hotel and pub will get a spin-off from what we hope will become an annual event that will mimic the Rose of Tralee festival, in Mullingar town centre.
“We envisage that tickets for the events will go on sale in late October and urge the public to get theirs as early as possible as tickets will be limited due to venue size.”
Follow The Westmeath Bachelor Festival on social media: @Westmeathbachelorfestival.


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How the M21 Reprints Impact Pioneer
Pioneer debuted as a nonrotating format inserted between Standard and Modern and featuring all cards stretching back to Return to Ravnica. Each new premier set adds a number of cards that see print for the first time, but also some reprints that predate Pioneer's starting point, sometimes with unexpected results.
Ramp and Let Die: Budget Fastbond in Vintage
Vintage can be fun and relatively cheap? Is that true? Indeed, you can build a pair of Vintage decks for less than many Modern decks and you can even steal some games with them. Let's take a look at two Fastbond shells and revisit a couple of common misconceptions about Magic's oldest format.
Why You Should Play Eldrazi Tron in Modern in 2020
For at least one year now, Eldrazi Tron has stuck around the top of the meta as one of the most successful decks in Modern. It's not even getting much support with new sets, yet it seldom, if ever, falls from tier one status. Basically, any time is a good time to smash with Eldrazi, and this is no exception.
How to Sideboard with Control Decks
In Magic, you play up to two thirds of all games postboard. If you want to win at Magic, it's imperative for you to be proficient at sideboarding. This article focuses on one archetype which the author is known to have mastered. Let's take a deep look at your control deck's fifteen, how to pick and how to use them.
Commander on a Budget: Rith, the Awakener
The Ur-Dragon is definitely the ultimate Dragon tribal commander. However, if you are playing on a budget, it's not the only option. Here's how Dragons can be effective, even when they are missing two colors. Check out this Naya Dragon tribal Commander deck led by Rith, the Awakener.


Penick statue donated to Texas Golf Hall of Fame
Updated 11:01 am, Wednesday, April 20, 2011
A life-sized bronze statue of Harvey Penick is the latest donation to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, under construction at Brackenridge Golf Course.
The statue, showing a relaxed Penick standing with club in hand, was a gift from the Austin Country Club and Golfsmith, Inc., of Austin. Currently, it’s being housed inside the Brackenridge clubhouse.
“Mr. Penick is a true reflection of the greatness of our Hall of Fame members,” Buddy Cook, chairman of the Hall of Fame board, said in a statement.
The late Penick, a past Hall of Fame inductee, was the longtime head coach at Texas and head golf pro at Austin Country Club. The author of “Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book” taught several of the sport’s luminaries, including Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, Kathy Whitworth and Betsy Rawls.
MAKING PROGRESS: Groundbreaking for a new pavilion behind Brackenridge clubhouse will occur within a month, said Reid Meyers, chairman of the Municipal Golf Association-San Antonio.
Construction is ongoing in and around Brackenridge, including the installation of a temporary entrance bridge off Avenue B while the main bridge undergoes improvements.
- Postgame Wrap: Thoughts on Kawhi Leonard’s return mysa
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- Postgame Wrap: Even at 40, Ginobili still saving Spurs; did it again vs. Celtics mysa
- Manu Ginobili on game winning shot over Celtics mysa
- Pau Gasol on Spurs win over Celtics mysa
- Postgame Wrap: Bryn Forbes perfect from three, Spurs beat Heat mysa
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- Kawhi Leonard discusses his injury mysa
- Murray tested vs. Thunder, stayed focused mysa
- Postgame Wrap: Spurs reserves show plenty of hustle in OKC mysa
- Postgame Wrap: After Aldridge’s 41-point performance, All-Star chatter begins mysa
- Postgame Wrap: Parker played like himself in season debut; Spurs beat Mavs mysa
- E-N reporters pontificate on Cavaliers’ slow start mysa
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- Spurs, NBA search for answers after spate of early injuries mysa
- Who stood out for Spurs on their six-game homestand? mysa
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HE’S TOPS: The Texas Golf Association has named Rich Waisley as its 2010 South Texas Volunteer of the Year. Waisley, who grew up in Erie, Pa., moved to San Antonio from Arizona three years ago, and immediately became a fixture at area amateur tournaments.
JUNIOR MINT: Reagan’s Tyler Bumpass closed with a 2-over 74 in windy conditions to finish in a tie for fourth at the Preseason Junior at The Bridges Golf Club in Gunter. Bumpass’ two-day total of 9-over 153 left him five strokes behind champion Justin Newby of Allen at the American Junior Golf Association event.
LADIES DAYS: Mary Lucas and P.J. Wright, both from the San Antonio area, earned first places at the Women’s Texas Golf Association Partnership Tournament held this month at Canyon Creek Country Club in Richardson. Lucas and Sue Colburn topped the third flight, while Wright and Diane Sloan captured the fourth flight.
TOP MAN: Glenn Lee, director of golf at Horseshoe Bay Resort, was elected president of the Southern Texas PGA during the group’s annual meeting. Lee became a PGA of America member in 1991.
The STPGA includes more than 800 golf pros from more than 200 facilities including Houston, Austin and San Antonio.


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‘It’s about honor & dignity’: Russian athletes file $4.5mn lawsuit against McLaren
Members of the Russian national rowing team have filed a lawsuit against Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren, the author of the WADA-sanctioned report on alleged Russian doping, seeking compensation for their “damaged reputation.”
McLaren, who led an investigation initiated by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), claimed that hundreds of Russian athletes across various sports had benefited from an alleged state-sponsored doping system which supposedly existed in the build-up to the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games.
McLaren’s findings led to a massive crackdown on Russian sports bodies and athletes, with the most severe punishment being the country’s ban from the Rio Olympics in 2016 and PyeongChang Games in 2018, with large numbers of national athletes missing out.
Last year, the Court of Attribution for Sport (CAS) cleared dozens of Russian athletes of doping, stating that the evidence presented in the McLaren report was “found to be insufficient to establish that an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) was committed by the athletes concerned.”
Following in the footsteps of their compatriots, Russian rowers who were prohibited from taking part in the Rio Games due to the McLaren report have decided to repair their damaged reputation by filing a lawsuit against the Canadian lawyer.
The suit issued to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice implies СAD$6 million ($ 4.5 million) compensation for the tarnished image of the athletes whose guilt has not been proved.
Talking to RT, Veniamin But, the former head of the Russian Rowing Federation, who initiated the legal proceedings against McLaren, says that acknowledgement of the athletes’ innocence is the main aim behind the suit.
“Money is not our main goal, it’s all about defending our honor and dignity. He (McLaren) besmirched our reputation [by] relying on unreliable information. He should apologize at least and admit that he was wrong,” But said.
The former sports official explained that $4.5 million in compensation stemmed from the money they spent on the preparation for the 2016 Olympics, which the team missed due to the ban.Also on rt.com WADA upholds reinstatement of Russian Anti-Doping Agency
“It’s quite simple, this is the sum of non-budgetary money we spent on the preparation for the 2016 Games. We have all the necessary documents to confirm the spending.”
But said that the Canadian lawyer had been shocked by the news when receiving the notification of the legal proceedings opened against him.
“The moment when McLaren received notification was recorded on camera. It was clearly visible that the news had an effect on him. He was shocked, to put it mildly. However, maybe this is his typical behavior. At least when I was watching the video it seemed to me that he even staggered,” he added.
He also noted that the legal action could take up to two years if the parties don’t reach an agreement on the issue.

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A group of Taiwanese elementary school students came to visit our school today. They wanted to play music for us and see how Americans learn in school. Because our students learn some Mandarin, they were able to communicate – a little bit – with each other. It was a wonderful cultural exchange.
One thing we learned is that these Taiwanese students dedicate some time in their week – every week- to clean their school!
Other schools clean up after themselves too. Here is an article about Japanese schools that dedicate time to housekeeping.
“The practice, which starts when students are in first grade and continues right through high school, involves floor dusting, furniture moving and cleaning the hallways.”
The rationale makes sense: if students are personally obligated to keeping their school clean, they will treat it with more respect all day, every day.
I wish our public schools did this. I see students scuff walls with their shoes and our custodians complain that students urinate on the floors on purpose!


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Spend four days in the depths of the Ecuadorian Amazon learning more about its unique flora and fauna. Sleeping in a community-run lodge within the remote area of the Yasuni National Park, immerse yourself in the rainforest as you explore on foot, by canoe and from treetop towers. The profits from the lodge go to the local Quichua community, home to the local staff and guides, making it the perfect place from which to discover this wild area, home to 550 species of tropical birds, 13 species of monkeys and 1000 species of butterflies.
3 nights comfortable lodge
Itineraries on some departure dates may differ, please select the itinerary that you wish to explore.
The Amazon basin is the most bio-diverse environment in the world, covering two-fifths of South America across the majority of its countries, including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. Most of the basin is covered by forest, the largest rainforest in the world.
This un-escorted Amazon extension starts at Quito's Mariscal Sucre Airport (Airport code: UIO) at 7.15am. Flight times from Quito to Coca may change, and if there is any change from the 9am meeting time, we will advise you at approximately 1 month prior to departure. Upon arrival at Quito Airport, you will be met by a representative from the Napo Cultural Centre, who will have your boarding passes ready for your flight.
After a short 45 minute flight, we land in Coca and are met again by another representative from the lodge. we will then begin your adventurous journey to our Amazon lodge, located within the Yasuni National Park, on the banks of the Napo River. We travel along the Napo River by motorised canoe (approximately 2.5 hours). Then, we have a short walk through flooded forest (the trails are lined with wooden planks) to arrive at our Amazon lodge. During the journey we will get a taste of the Amazon, passing local communities and spotting birds such as herons, egrets and vultures.
Late afternoon, we take a short walk on the nearby trails or a canoe ride to spot monkeys, birds, black caiman and local flora - cedar trees, orchids and bromeliads.
Please note that this is a stand-alone extension and can be booked on any date of your choosing, subject to availability. Whilst this itinerary has been designed to complement a number of our group tours, we wish to point out that this extension is not a group experience, so you are unlikely to be travelling with other Explore customers .
Napo Cultural Center (or similar)
After breakfast we paddle across the Napo River for approximately 30 minutes to visit a well-frequented parrot clay lick, bringing us face to face with up to 11 species of parrots (including parrotlets and macaws) depending on the season and weather conditions. We end this morning with a visit to the fascinating Interpretation Centre 'Kuri Muyu'. The women of the local indigenous community manage the centre, and it gives us the chance to understand the Quichua culture, crafts, and traditions, which is sadly diminishing across much of Ecuador and survives mainly in small pockets of communities like Napo.
After lunch and time to relax at our lodge, we head out to paddle across the river again, towards the Igapo forest. Here, we take a short walk along forest trails to reach the 35-metre high observation tower, where we spend a couple of hours spotting creatures in the jungle canopy including birds, howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, toucans, parrots and sloths. A motorized canoe takes us back to the lodge.
Rising with the sounds of the forest, we head out towards the local 'Mama Cuna' nature trail, where we walk for around 2 hours, primarily concentrating on the forest fauna, including ceiba trees, strangler vines and bamboo cane, as well as many other vines and shrubs endemic to Yasuni. It's an excellent opportunity to learn about the worldview and herbal medicine use of the Quichua culture - the forest literally provides everything that they need, and is an amazing place to see ecotourism in action.
In the late afternoon we grab a canoe and paddle down towards the Anagu lake, where night caimans and other evening creatures await us. Here, the sounds of the jungle really come out as the sun sets and night takes over. Watch out for the red eyes in the darkness! After around 2 hours on the lake, we go back to the lodge in motorised canoes for our evening meal.
This morning we rise just after dawn for our final morning here in the Yasuni National Park. The ancient customs surrounding the Guayusa plant have survived for many years among these people, and this morning we use the Guayusa leaves to make a morning tea. Traditionally the Jivaro people leaving in this area rise early, make a fire, boil the leaves and drink the tea while telling stories, myths and dreams, and we will have the opportunity to ask the community to interpret the meanings of our dreams.
After this stimulating morning, we head back to the lodge for breakfast before leaving the forest for good, heading back to Coca and then flying to Quito.
We will arrive at Quito's Mariscal Sucre airport (airport code: UIO) at approximately 14.00pm. The domestic flight times may change, and as with your joining time we will confirm this at approximately 1 month prior to departure.
If you are booking your own flights, you should ensure that they depart from Quito no earlier than 5pm. We can organise additional accommodation in Quito if this is required.
Temperature ranges are similar all year round. In the highlands: the dry season lasts from June to mid-September. November and December are partially dry. The rainy months are October and from January to May, but showers are short and mostly in the afternoons. Temperatures range from 12°C to 24°C. Nights are cold at altitude (4°C - 10°C). The Coastal Region: from December to May it is hot and wet. From June to November it is generally cool and misty with sudden light showers. Temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C. The Amazon Area: it is humid all year round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C. From April to August the rainfall is heavier. The Galapagos: On the Galapagos, the hot season is January to April with largely sunny days and the possibility of heavy showers; the cool season runs from May to December and is generally more cloudy with much cooler seas. Please note that although it is windier from July to November the sea can be rough at any time of the year. On the mainland the dry season lasts from June to October, though September can be wet.
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Daytime clothing should be lightweight and loose fitting, warmer clothing may be needed for the evenings and the canoe ride from Coca to the lodge. Long-sleeved lightweight clothes and trousers plus long socks are useful for protection against sunburn and insects. Bring a swimsuit, sunhat and sunglasses. Lightweight waterproofs are essential.
Comfortable walking boots or shoes and trainers or sandals with a good grip. Rubber boots are provided at the lodge.
One main piece of luggage, plus a daypack. Remember, you are expected to carry your own luggage - don't overload yourself.
Bring a torch, water bottle, insect repellent, high factor sunscreen, ear plugs and binoculars. You may also wish to bring zip-lock bags to protect your camera equipment. The lodge provides rain ponchos and umbrellas.
The Napo Cultural Centre is a community-run lodge within the remote area of the Yasuni National Park. The profits from the lodge go to the local Quichua community, from which the staff and guides also come to work. The accommodation itself is made up of a set of cabins, each with private bathrooms, as well as a balcony with views over the lake and the jungle surroundings. Mosquito nets are included, and there is a social area in the main hall where visitors and staff meet, dine and share experiences during their stay. There is also a library stocking bookings on biology, conservation, local birds and natural history etc, to enhance your stay.
Can you drink the water?
The water quality is poor and therefore it is recommended to avoid drinking tap water during your trip.
We strongly recommend that you check your government's travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination: safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs. For UK citizens, check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice.
Please refer to our COVID-19 entry requirements page for any country-specific conditions of entry. Whilst we strive to update this on a regular basis we recommend you also check the FCDO website for the latest advice on entry requirements in this fast-evolving situation. Information can change at any time.
Please note that some countries require proof of parental consent when travelling overseas with under 18s. Please check requirements with the relevant embassy or consular office well in advance of travel if this applies to your party.
Once your booking has been confirmed we guarantee the price will not increase, whatever the circumstances. However, please note that if you voluntarily make any changes to your booking including changing your trip or departure date, any additional costs or charges incurred will not be covered. Before booking please ensure you have read our important tour pricing information.Booking Conditions
Please note we require a photocopy of your passport 2 month pre departure. It is essential that you provide Explore with a photo copy of your passport at the time of booking, as this will be required in order to confirm accommodation. Ecuador: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens. In order for your visa to be granted on arrival, you will be required to show proof of travel insurance valid for the duration of your trip. Please also ensure your passport is stamped with the T3 permit (for 30 or 90 days) on arrival in Ecuador. Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate. Other nationalities should consult the relevant consulate. All visa information is subject to change. You should confirm all visa related issues with the relevant Embassy prior to departure. USA: If your flights pass through the USA, even if only in transit, you will require either a visa or an ESTA (an e-visa). Please read on for more information. Citizens of the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and passport holders from several EU countries can apply for an ESTA under certain conditions. This applies if you enter the country by sea or by air, and this must be done online via https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov, no later than 72 hours prior to travel. Travellers who have not registered before their trip are likely be refused boarding. You must have a biometric passport to apply for an ESTA. UK passports which are biometric feature a small gold symbol (camera) at the bottom of the front cover. If you have visited Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen since 2011 or are dual nationals of these countries, you cannot travel with an ESTA and instead you will need to apply for a visa from the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. If you are unable to provide a valid visa before boarding flights to the US, or entering via another method, you may not be permitted to travel. You should also be aware that if you have travelled to or have been in Cuba since the 12th of January 2021, you will not be eligible for an ESTA visa waiver and will need to apply for a US visa. You should consult the US State Department website to determine which you will need. Your ESTA application will ask for Point of Contact information. Please note that if you're only transiting through the USA then this is not required. If you're visiting or staying in the USA on an Explore trip, then our USA contact information will be listed on your final documentation which you will receive approximately 3-4 weeks before departure. Entry requirements for the USA can change regularly, therefore, please ensure you have the most up to date information before you travel by checking the US embassy website. Visa applications - http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/apply.html Canada: An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is required by British citizens transiting via Canada. For more information see the official Canadian government website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office
If you do require assistance in obtaining a visa then you may be able to apply through Explore's recommended visa service in the UK, Travcour. See www.travcour.com to download the relevant visa application for your trip, if applicable (UK citizens only), along with details of how to apply for your visa through Travcour. The Team at Travcour will be happy to answer specific questions relating to visa applications, please call them directly on 0208 5431846.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a full passport, with the correct validity for your chosen destination.
Before booking your Explore trip, please ensure that you read both our Essential Information and Booking Conditions.
Customers who have chosen to book on the ‘Land Only’ arrangements of our tour, please ensure that you have checked your tour specific ‘Joining Instructions’ prior to booking your own travel arrangements. Your joining instructions can be found below in the dates and prices information.
You may also be eligible for the Free Explore Transfer.
Customers booked on the ‘Land Only’ arrangements will receive a Free Transfer, provided you arrive and depart on the tour only itinerary start and end dates. The complimentary transfers will be arranged from the Explore designated airport or train station to your trips joining point, and then back from the ending point to the designated airport or train station. Generally the airport or station that Explore have selected will be the one that is closest to the town or city where the trip starts, or the one nearest to the joining point. It will be either an airport or train station but not both.
The exception to this rule is customers who are booked on a tour where the joining and ending point is at the designated airport or train station.
Free transfers are not available for Polar customers.
If you are not eligible for the Free Transfer then you will need to make your own way through to the joining and ending point. On a majority of our tours Explore will be able to provide a private transfer at an additional cost. Please ask for a quote at the time of booking.
For more information regarding the Explore Free Transfer click here
It is a condition of booking with Explore that you have adequate valid travel insurance. It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate travel insurance and ensure you have read and understood the full terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake whilst on the tour, including all optional activities. Your Insurance Policy must fully cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation to your home country. Please ensure your policy includes medical emergency helicopter evacuation in the event of illness or injury and covers the entire duration of your holiday. If you are trekking at altitude please ensure that there is no upper altitude limit which may limit or exclude cover for your trip. The cost of many of our Polar Voyages will exceed the capped amount covered by standard insurance premiums and you will be required to pay an additional premium to cover the full value of your trip. Please ensure that you are covered for the full amount of your holiday cost, as insufficient cover could invalidate a claim under the policy. Medical and repatriation insurance cover is not mandatory for UK residents who are travelling on trips within the United Kingdom.
Read more information about what travel insurance is required.
Explore offers a wide range of flexible flying options to make joining and leaving our trips easy. Read more about them here.
You are able to book this tour on a 'land only' basis or as a ‘flight inclusive’ package. Your flight inclusive package will be fully protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ATOL protection scheme.
We have a good selection of flights not only from London but from many regional airports around the UK allowing us to compare fares between scheduled carriers as well as low cost and charter airlines. Our dedicated flights team will match the best flight options to your arrival and departure airport.
On our website we display a UK flight inclusive package guide price which is generally based on a London departure. To avoid paying supplements or to secure your preferred flight option, we recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak travel dates.
We recommend protection against malaria, Tetanus, Infectious Hepatitis, Typhoid and Polio. Please consult your travel clinic for the latest advice on Malaria, Dengue and Zika Virus. Please take preventative measures to avoid mosquito bites - these include mosquito repellent as well as long trousers and long sleeve shirts to cover up when necessary. Please note many countries in Central America, South America and the Caribbean require a yellow fever vaccination certificates if travelling from infected areas. A detailed list of these countries can be found on the NaTHNaC website - http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries. Also on the NaTHNaC site there is a list of Countries (and specific areas within a country) which are at risk of infection and a vaccination is therefore recommended. Yellow fever in only recommended for those travelling east of the Andes (Amazon Extension). Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at Explore Travel Health and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.

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Claudia and Catalina Pieschacon (Cleo and Cat) are sisters who have combined their artistic talents to produce a bold collection of polymer clay rings, pendants and bracelets.
Their oversize, attention-grabbing polymer jewelry is paired with semi-precious stones, silver, gold and other materials.
The sisters were born in Columbia and both worked in interior design. Cleo now lives in Parkland, Florida. Catalina resides in New York.
Visit FunkyLaLa where you’ll find their works for sale. Thanks to Lisa Henderson for bringing this fresh work to our attention.
Tina Wade ,
Wonderful work! I’ve never seen anything like this before and its great!!!!
I think Cleo & Cat have a great idea here – chunky, bold, daring, over-the-top bejeweled polymer clay. Yes, this. They have a slick presentation with lovely models and beautiful photographs. And they have moxie – I applaud them for all of that. But in my opinion the execution and the price tag just don’t match. This collection should be a work in progress, a prototype perhaps, a great seed of an idea – but it is not a refined product that deserves the hefty price tag it wears.
Dustin, Winters, Dever, Toops, Cormier and many others consistently turn out refined polymer clay jewelry with the artistry and execution that should and does command top prices. Their work elevates the medium. I hope that some day Cleo & Cat’s work will be in the same category because I see the potential, but right now it is not.
The website states that this jewelry is selling out of retail stores across the country – and soon in Europe. Really? What am I missing?
Many of you know me as someone who celebrates excellence – negative isn’t my style, but as we all work hard to help polymer clay art gain the credibility it deserves, I feel compelled to ask the question: Does this kind of work hurt or help to elevate polymer clay as a fine art/fine craft medium?
I have to admit I had the same reaction as Susan. But I had the same reaction to a lot of the jewelry at the FunkyLaLa website. I had to ask myself whether it was a matter of taste or if I was missing something – especially when I read the price tags.
After taking a second look, there are elements that I do find appealing. I like their use of texture and the organic nature of the pieces is interesting. But like Susan, I can’t shake the feeling that something’s missing and incomplete. It’s almost as if the the polymer clay is an afterthought to the display of the gems or vice versa.
I feel like an ass for saying it and maybe this isn’t the best forum for critiquing work. Is it better to question in order to understand or STFU and not risk hurt feelings? What do you think, Cindy?
Sorry. I meant Cynthia, not Cindy.
I am a buyer from Spain and I am impressed by the WORK OF ART and vanguardism in these pieces. I have never seen anything like that in Spain nor in Europe.
As the master Pablo Picasso quoted: “Art is not the application of a canon of beauty but what the instinct and the brain can conceive beyond any canon. When we love a woman we don’t start measuring her limbs.” Cleo&Cat have certainly gone beyond and as a buyer of their jewelry I understand it is not the polymer clay what makes their art(as is not the canvas nor the paint what makes an artist/painter) it is the new concept of jewelry/art they are introducing, it is the creativity behind, the impact of such revolutionary concept that is making everybody talk (like Tina, Kathy you and I) in a good or a bad way.
I agree with Alex. I am a model from Italy and every day you see clothing and accesories made from not so expensive materials but what gives the high cost to these items is the creativity and time given to each one of the unique creations. Anybody can make a simple ring out of polymer clay or any other material but few people like cleo&cat have the creativity and skill to mold such artistic pieces from a simple piece of clay. I have bought over 15 pieces from Cleo&Cat and each day the people in the fashion industry here in Italy comment how interesting and beautiful it is.


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KMF invests over £1m in new equipment to increase efficiency
Precision Sheet Metal firm KMF has invested in two new Laser Profiling Machines which will increase cutting speeds, reduce operating costs and allow a greater range of materials to be processed.
KMF has ordered two 3030 (L95) New Generation machines. The machines are state of the art, fibre lasers from Trumpf and join a full array of high end Trumpf sheet metal processing equipment.
Laser profiling is the first physical stage in the processing of sheet metal-based products and so any gains are felt throughout the manufacturing process. The new lasers are estimated to improve average run times by up to 50% and potentially result in 60%+ reductions in the average machine running cost.
The £1.2m assets have been ordered to replace two existing older machines. The existing machines comprised of an early technology fibre machine and a traditional Co2 laser, both of which have been operational in a 24/7 capacity since early 2012.
Commercial Director Keith Nicholl said: "Faster machines means that we can continue to offer a competitive solution to our customers at a time when resource costs are rising. As well as being faster the machines are more comprehensive and more accurate which allows us to build on our reputation of producing consistent quality products in high volumes. We've had a very positive first half of the year and we're continuing to grow, so we need to invest in newer, better machinery to accommodate our customers and their ambitions."
The new lasers also have more capacity to cut through heavier gauge and a larger range of sheet-based materials.
One of the existing lasers is a 3030 (L41) and has a maximum cutting thickness of 20mm of mild steel, 15mm of stainless steel and 10mm of aluminium. Both new lasers add 5mm more scope on the steels and an additional 10mm in aluminium. They will also cut through 8mm copper and brass.
Keith added: "We have now signed for the equipment and we're looking forward to the delivery and install dates in the new year."
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Susan-Sojourna CollierWriter, Director
With a background in poetry & playwriting, Susan-Sojourna Collier received an Emmy® Nomination for Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series for All My Children. Susan-Sojourna partnered with the late Tommy Ford (Martin, Who Got Jokes & Harlem Night) to produce two films distributed by Lionsgate/Grindstone. The first feature film Conflict of Interest premiered at the Las Vegas Black Film Festival, BronzeLens Festival, and Peachtree Village International Film Festival. Presently, the film airs on Aspire TV and it is the highest-rated film on the network. The second feature, Switching Lanes, received the Best Feature honor at the Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival. Also, she penned the screenplay Get the Show on the Road, an adaptation of a romantic comedy novel, which was a semi-finalist in the Tribeca Screenwriting Festival. Currently, she is finishing the documentary Through My Lens: A Study of Bullying in the African American Community.


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Hunters should always use large shot for snow geese, with BB the smallest acceptable size and BBB, T and F very acceptable sizes. And steel shot is more than adequate to take down a snow goose at 68 yards in the sky.
What shot do you use for snow geese?
Why BBB Steel Shot Is the Best Shot Size for Snow Geese
BBB shot contains 61 pellets per ounce, or around 91 pellets for a 1.5 ounce load.
Is 1 shot good for geese?
yes on #1 steel great combo duck goose loads….we kill alot of big honkers with one shot!!! great one shot size in steel three inch 11/4 oz load of ones going 1450 fps!! the 23/4 450 to 470 loads are very good as well.
What is the best choke for snow geese?
He recommends using improved-cylinder and modified chokes for close-in shooting. As a guide, however, he prefers the tighter-shooting Rob Roberts Triple Threat (T3) choke, because he often shoots cleanup as geese leave the spread.
What is the best snow goose load?
The best snow goose loads are the 10 gauge 3 ½ inch 1 3/4oz. load of #2 Hevishot and the 12 gauge 3 inch 1 3/8oz. Heavyweight #4’s. These loads are the perfect mix of ballistics and density that crush decoying snow geese out to 70 yards.
Do you need a plug for snow goose?
There is no limit, no need for plugs in your guns, and electronic calls are legal. This is a real opportunity for you to get into the birds.
What’s the difference between BB and BBB shot?
BB shot is . 18” inches. BBB shot is . … Then it jumps to T shot ,.
Is 3 shot good for geese?
3’s will kill a goose easily if they are shot in the head and neck. A canada goose’s breast bone is extremly thick. I remeber one hunt where the birds were working in good and I was shooting them at under 20 yrds.
Is #9 shot good for home defense?
Birdshot is effective at short range because the shot acts like one big projectile before it has a chance to spread out too much. Birdshot is not effective for home defense because the small and light pellets won’t penetrate enough to stop a determined home invader.
Can you use 2 shot for geese?
I have found out that the #2 is about the best all around load for me. If your gun patterns it well it will kill geese to 40 yards easy. I shoot a 675 terror tube and the 2’s are deadly on geese. All these were with 2′.
What is the best goose call?
Five Best Goose Calls
- Faulk’s Canada Goose Call.
- Primos Hunting 866 Goose Call.
- Zink Power Clucker PC-1 Polycarbonate Goose Call.
- Buck Gardner Double Nasty 2 Canada Hammer.
- Flambeau Outdoors BR189 Long Honker Goose Flute.
What is a goose choke?
Code Black® Goose Choke Tubes by PatternMaster® are designed specifically to deliver a tight shot pattern with a short shot string to effectively down geese at long range.
Where are the snow geese in Missouri?
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Northwest Missouri, near Mound City, historically has the largest concentration of snow geese in the state. In west central Missouri, Schell-Osage, Montrose and Four Rivers conservation areas are likely snow goose locations.
What is the best shotgun shell for goose hunting?
Here’s a list of 10 duck and goose loads that won’t fail you.
- Federal Speed Shok. …
- Boss Bismuth. Boss Bismuth. …
- Remington Wingmaster HD. Remington Wingmaster HD. …
- Winchester DryLok. Winchester DryLok. …
- Kent Tungsten-Matrix. Kent Tungsten-Matrix. …
- Backridge ITX. Bckridge ITX. …
- Rio Blue Steel. Rio Blue Steel. …
- Apex TSS. Apex TSS.
What is the size of a snow goose?
What is T size shot?
T shot is very large. It is used for goose and crane hunting. I personally like 3 inch #2s for duck hunting. I shoot a full choke for open water.


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Anyway. Here is a picture of Noah (he's 14) showing off his amazing kite flying skills. (the kite flying was yesterday by the way)
Here is Noah (on the left) and Ezra (on the right, he's 11) watching the kite
That was all yesterday (Sunday). Today, Judah (he's 9) and I went golfing! Change that - Judah golfed and I cheered and took pictures. :) It was fun to watch him play! Here is a picture ...
So yeah - pictures and brothers are fun. :) All else ... I've been up to a lot of things lately and working on balancing it all. I have gained something like three new jobs in the past week, plus school and my responsibilities at home. It's a challenge, but I love a good challenge ... and Do Hard Things, right? :D
I have been reading Joshua lately (among other things) but it's great to hear this:
''Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, nor be discouraged, for Yahweh your Elohim is with you wherever you go.''


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Rally Bulgaria leader Sebastien Loeb remains in a cautious mood with heavy rain forecast for tonight ahead of tomorrow's longest day on the Borovets-based event.
Loeb leads Bulgaria's first World Rally Championship round by almost half a minute from fellow Citroen C4 WRC driver Dani Sordo, but the Frenchman acknowledged that, if the weather changes, anything can happen.
"The roads are nice here – I like them," he said, "but it will be really tough if it does rain. It rained yesterday, but it stopped last night and the roads had dried this morning. We had three places where the water was still standing this morning, but our gravel crew picked them all out and we knew about them.
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By Dana Mattioli, Jacob Bunge and Scott Patterson
Glencore PLC has made a takeover approach to grain trader Bunge Ltd., people familiar with the matter said, a move that would make the Swiss mining giant a major player in the U.S. agriculture market.
It isn’t clear where any discussions between the companies stand and there may not be any deal, but if there is one it would be substantial: Bunge had a market value Tuesday of nearly $10 billion; including debt; its so-called enterprise value was about $15 billion.
Glencore is a mining and commodity-trading powerhouse with a market value of GBP42.3 billion ($55 billion). An acquisition of Bunge, one of the world’s largest traders and processors of commodities like soybeans and corn, would give Glencore a major presence in the U.S., a long-held goal of Chief Executive Ivan Glasenberg.
A deal would also be a sign that Glencore has recovered from a turbulent period two years ago when the company faced questions about its solvency.
With $42.9 billion in sales last year, Bunge is among the biggest and oldest of the grain-trading giants that control the flow of crops from farmers’ fields to food plants and livestock operations. Along with Archer Daniels Midland Co., Cargill Inc. and Louis Dreyfus, Bunge is a member of the so-called “ABCD” club that dominates global agribusiness.
–Ben Dummett contributed to this article. Write to Dana Mattioli at email@example.com, Jacob Bunge at firstname.lastname@example.org and Scott Patterson at email@example.com

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