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Commissioner of Central Excise, Jalandhar Vs. M/s. Kay Kay Industries
[Civil Appeal No. 7148 of 2013 arising out of S.L.P. (C) No. 26499 of 2008]
Dipak Misra, J.
1. Leave granted in Special Leave Petition (C) No. 26499 of 2008.
2. The controversy that emerges for consideration in this batch of appeals, being consubstantial, was heard together and is disposed of by a common judgment. For the sake of convenience the facts from Civil Appeal No. 7031 of 2009 are set out herein.
3. The respondent-company availed deemed MODVAT credit of Rs.77,546/- during the quarter of March, 2000 on the strength of invoices issued by M/s. Sawan Mal Shibhu Mal Steel Re-Rolling Mills, Mandi Govindgarh. During MODVAT verification it was found that the supplier of inputs had not discharged full duty liability for the period covered by the invoices.
The Competent Authority was of the view that appropriate duty of excise had not been paid by the manufacturer of inputs under the invoices on the strength of which the respondent took the benefit of deemed MODVAT credit and it was obligatory on the part of the respondent to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the appropriate duty of excise had been paid on the inputs used in the manufacture of their final product as required under Rule 57A(6) of the Central Excise Rules, 1944 (for short "the Rules") read with notification No. 58/97-CE(NT) dated 30.8.1997 and the aforesaid opinion of the Competent Authority persuaded him to issue a show-cause notice on 19.1.2001 proposing recovery of deemed MODVAT credit of Rs.77,546/- and imposition of penalty.
The adjudicating authority, after receipt of the reply to the show-cause notice, by order dated 22.3.2002, disallowed the deemed MODVAT benefit earlier availed and ordered for recovery of the said sum along with interest, and, further imposed penalty of Rs.40,000/-.
4. Being aggrieved by the aforesaid order the respondent preferred an appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals), Central Excise, Jalandhar, who ruled that the credit of deemed duty paid by the manufacturer under Section 3A of the Central Excise Act, 1944, (for brevity "the Act") was available subject to the condition that the inputs were received directly from the factory of manufacturer under cover of an invoice declaring therein that the appropriate duty of excise had been paid on such inputs under the provisions of the Act.
The appellate authority referred to the provisions of sub-rule (6) of Rule 57A and notification No. 58/97-CE(NT) dated 1.9.1997 and opined that the manufacturer of the inputs had not discharged the appropriate duty liability against the goods cleared vide the invoices and the respondent had not furnished the requisite documentary evidence which could controvert the said allegation made against the manufacturer of inputs. The appellate authority observed that unless and until payment of appropriate duty had been made, the assessee could not have availed the benefit. Expressing such an opinion, it concurred with the view taken by the adjudicating authority. However, it reduced the penalty from Rs.40,000/- to Rs.20,000/-.
5. The unsuccess in appeal compelled the respondent to prefer Appeal No. E/1474/04-SM before the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (for short "the tribunal") and the tribunal placing reliance on the decision in Vikas Pipes v. CCE[1] came to hold that the declaration given by the appellant therein satisfied the conditions enumerated in the notification for claiming the deemed MODVAT credit and, accordingly, quashed the orders passed by the adjudicating authority and that of the appellate authority.
6. Questioning the justifiability of the aforesaid order, Revenue preferred Civil Appeal No. 65 of 2006 before the High Court. The High Court reproduced the proposed substantial question of law which reads as follows: - "Whether the manufacturer of final products is entitled to deemed credit, under Notification 58/97-CE dated 30.8.97 when the manufacturer-supplier of inputs has not paid Central Excise Duty and given a wrong certificate on the body of invoices about duty dischargement under Rule 96ZP of Central Excise Rules, 1944?"
7. While dealing with the aforesaid substantial question of law, the High Court referred to its earlier decision in Vikas Pipes (supra) and distinguished the decision in Collector of Central Excise, Vadodara v. Dhiren Chemical Industries[2] and ultimately concurring with the view expressed by the tribunal dismissed the appeal. Hence, the present appeal by the Revenue.
8. Assailing the legal substantiality of the impugned judgment it is urged by Mr. Arjit Prasad, learned counsel for the appellant that the tribunal as well as the High Court has fallen into error in their interpretation of Rule 57A(6) of the Rules and the notification which imposes conditions, for as per the conditions enumerated in the notification it is obligatory on the part of the manufacturer of the final products to satisfy the adjudicating authority that appropriate duty of excise had been paid. The learned counsel would submit that the "appropriate duty" has been squarely dealt with by the Constitution Bench in the case of Dhiren Chemical Industries (supra) but the High Court has failed to appreciate the ratio laid down therein and distinguished the same in an extremely cryptic manner which makes the verdict sensitively susceptible.
9. Resisting the aforesaid submissions, Mr. Ajay Aggarwal, learned counsel for the respondent, has contended that the tribunal and the High Court have appositely relied upon the decision in Vikas Pipes (supra) and correctly opined that the respondent had satisfied the conditions enshrined in the notification and, therefore, there was no warrant to proceed for recovery of the benefit availed of by the final manufacturer. The learned counsel would submit that the "appropriate duty", as interpreted by this Court in Dhiren Chemical Industries (supra), supports the case of the respondent and the conditions prescribed in the notification having been satisfied, the adjudicating authority as well as the first appellate authority has erred in holding that there was a failure on the part of the respondent to satisfy the conditions.
10. To appreciate the rival submissions raised at the Bar and the bold assertion by Mr. Prasad, learned counsel for the Revenue, that it was the duty of the assessee-respondent, the manufacturer of the final products, to see that the manufacturer of the inputs had actually paid the appropriate duty on the inputs on the bedrock of law laid down by the Constitution Bench in Dhiren Chemical Industries (supra), it is necessary to understand how and under what circumstances the controversy travelled to the Constitution Bench. Be it noted, the Constitution Bench was required to resolve the conflict between the two pronouncements, namely, Collector of Central Excise, Patna v. Usha Martin Industries[3] and Motiram Tolaram and another v. Union of India and another[4].
11. In Usha Martin Industries (supra) the Court was interpreting the exemption notification dated 30.11.1963 as amended on 7.4.1981 and the question before the three learned Judges was whether the benefit of excise duty exemption (granted by the Central Government as per certain notifications) could be claimed in respect of commodities made out of raw material on which no excise duty was payable. The Central Government had exempted iron or steel products falling under a particular category made from certain materials or combination thereof. One of them was fresh unused re-rollable scrap on which the appropriate amount of duty of excise had already been paid. The Bench adverted to various aspects and, eventually, came to hold that the duty could legitimately be claimed by the assessee in respect of those goods referred to in the notification under consideration the raw material of which were not exigible to any excise duty at all.
12. In Motiram Tolaram (supra), another three-Judge Bench was dealing with notification No. 185 of 1983. It was a notification pertaining to exemption of alcohol falling under item 15-A of the First Schedule to the Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944 and manufactured from vinyl acetate monomer, from so much of the duty of excise leviable thereon under the said Act at the rate specified in the First Schedule, as in excess of the amount calculated at the rate of 10% ad valorem.
The proviso to the notification stipulated that such polyvinyl alcohol was required to be manufactured from vinyl acetate monomer on which the appropriate amount of duty of excise under Section 3 of the Central Excises and Salt Act or the additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as the case may be, had been paid. A contention was raised before the Court that in India there was only one manufacturer of polyvinyl alcohol and the commodity in question could be produced only from vinyl acetate monomer and the Indian manufacturer was, in fact, paying duty at the rate of 10% ad velorem and that was the only duty which could be charged from the appellants therein.
It was urged before the Court that the appellants were manufacturing that item in India from vinyle acetate monomer on which appropriate duty of excise had been paid and, therefore, the concessional duty should be charged from them. The learned Judges referred to the language employed in the exemption notification and opined that onus was on the assessee to prove and show that the conditions, as imposed in the exemption notification, had been satisfied. In that context the Bench proceeded to state that the condition for getting the benefit of the lower rate of duty is that on the raw material used appropriate amount of duty has been paid. If perchance or for any reason, the manufacturer of polyvinyl alcohol in India is unable to prove or show that the same has been manufactured from vinyl acetate monomer on which appropriate amount of duty of excise has been paid, then the said manufacturer would not be entitled to get the benefit of the said notification.
13. Thereafter, the Court referred to Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and observed that one has to assume that the importer of polyvinyl alcohol had actually manufactured the same in India. One can further assume, possibly without any difficulty, that the said polyvinyl alcohol has been manufactured from vinyl acetate monomer, but it is not possible to assume or presume or imagine that the raw material used is the one on which appropriate amount of duty of excise has been paid in India and hence, the condition which is contained in the said notification has to be fulfilled in order to get the benefit of the notification.
14. The Court further stressing on the purpose of the notification expressed thus: - "11. It appears to us that Excise Notification No. 185 of 1983 was deliberately worded in such a way that the importer of polyvinyl alcohol, who may not be able to prove that on the raw material appropriate duty in India has been paid, will not be able to get the benefit of the concessional rate of duty. It has to be borne in mind that the normal duty which is payable on polyvinyl alcohol is 40%.
That is the rate of excise duty which would be payable by an Indian manufacturer of polyvinyl alcohol who is unable to show that he has complied with the condition contained in the proviso, namely, use in the manufacture of vinyl acetate monomer on which appropriate amount of duty has been paid. Similarly an importer of polyvinyl alcohol would be required to pay under Section 3 duty at the rate of 40% because on the polyvinyl alcohol imported duty under Section 3 of the Central Excises and Salt Act or additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act has not been paid on the vinyl acetate monomer used in the manufacture of polyvinyl alcohol. If it was possible to have shown that duty-paid vinyl acetate monomer had been used in the manufacture of imported polyvinyl alcohol, then the benefit of Excise Notification No. 185 of 1983 would have been available."
15. Eventually, the Court ruled that appropriate duty means the duty payable under the Central Excise and Salt Act or under the Customs Tariff Act and the condition had not been satisfied in the said case.
16. As a conflict was perceived in the aforesaid two judgments, it was referred to the Constitution Bench in Dhiren Chemical Industries (supra). The Constitution Bench adverted to the law laid down in Usha Margin Industries and Motiram Tolaram (supra) and, eventually, opined thus: - "6. In the case of Motiram Tolaram reliance was placed upon the case of Usha Martin to contend that the appropriate duty being nil, because the raw material was not manufactured in India, it must be taken that appropriate duty had been paid and the appellants would be entitled to the benefit of the exemption notification in question, which used the said phrase. The Court was unable to agree.
It said that the raw material being an item which was manufactured in India, a rate of excise duty was leviable thereon. On the raw material which had been imported, the appropriate amount of duty had not been paid. It was only if this payment had been made that the exemption notification would be applicable. 7. In our view, the correct interpretation of the said phrase has not been placed in the judgment in the case of Usha Martin. The stress on the word "appropriate" has been mislaid. All that the word "appropriate" in the context means is the correct or the specified rate of excise duty.
8. An exemption notification that uses the said phrase applies to goods which have been made from duty-paid material. In the said phrase, due emphasis must be given to the words "has already been paid". For the purposes of getting the benefit of the exemption under the notification, the goods must be made from raw material on which excise duty has, as a matter of fact, been paid, and has been paid at the "appropriate" or correct rate. Unless the manufacturer has paid the correct amount of excise duty, he is not entitled to the benefit of the exemption notification."
17. At this juncture, we are obliged to state that the factual and legal matrix in the case at hand is quite different. The decision proceeded on the language of the notifications. Moreover, we are not dealing with a notification for exemption. The controversy pertains to the interpretation of the notification No. 58/97-CE dated 30.8.1997 which has been issued in exercise of powers conferred by sub-rule (6) of Rule 57A of the Rules dealing with availing of MODVAT credit under certain circumstances subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent.
18. Before we advert to the notification it is necessary to refer to Rule 57A(1) and (6). The relevant part of Rule 57A(1) reads as follows: -
"57A: Applicability. -
(1) The provisions of this section shall apply to such finished excisable goods (hereinafter referred to as the 'final products') as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf, for the purpose of allowing credit of any duty of excise or the additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), as may be specified in the said notification (hereinafter referred to as the 'specified duty') paid on the goods used in or in relation to the manufacture of the said final products whether directly or indirectly and whether contained in the final product or not (hereinafter referred to as the 'inputs') and for utilizing the credit so allowed towards payment of duty of excise leviable on the final products, whether under the Act or under any other Act, as may be specified in the said notification, subject to the provisions of this section and the conditions and restrictions that may be specified in the notification:
i) Provided that the Central Government may specify the goods or classes of goods in respect of which the credit of specified duty may be restricted."
19. Sub-rule (6) of Rule 57A in exercise of which the notification has been issued is as follows: - "(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare the inputs on which the duty of excise paid under section 3A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944), shall be deemed to have been paid at such rate or equivalent to such amount as may be specified in the said notification, and allow the credit of such duty in respect of the said inputs at such rates or such amount and subject to such conditions as may be specified in the said notification: Provided that the manufacturer shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the inputs acquired by him are goods on which the appropriate duty of excise as indicated in the documents accompanying the goods, has been paid under section 3A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944)." [Emphasis supplied]
20. On a careful reading of Rule 57A(1), it is clear as crystal that a manufacturer of final products can avail the credit of any duty of excise or the additional duty under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as may be specified by the notification in the Official Gazette subject to provisions of the Section and the conditions and restrictions that may be specified in the notification. The proviso further stipulates that the Central Government may specify the goods or classes of goods in respect of which the credit of specified duty may be restricted. Thus, the conditions and restrictions have been left to be prescribed by way of notification in respect of certain classes of goods.
21. Sub-rule (6) of Rule 57A commences with a non-obstente clause and it empowers the Central Government to issue notification declaring the inputs on which the duty of excise paid under Section 3A of the Act to be deemed to have been paid at such rate or equivalent to such amount as may be specified in the said notification and allow the credit of such duty in respect of the said inputs at such rates or such amount and such conditions as may be specified in the notification. It is pertinent to state here that the proviso to the said Rule stipulates that the manufacturer shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the inputs acquired by him are goods on which the appropriate duty of excise, as indicated in the documents accompanying the goods, has been paid. Thus, what is expected of an assessee is to take reasonable steps that appropriate duty, as indicated in the documents, has been paid.
22. At this juncture, it is relevant to refer to the notification issued under sub-rule (6) of Rule 57A on 30.8.1997. In the said notification iron and steel have been mentioned as goods notified for the purposes of credit of duty under MODVAT. The relevant clauses of the notification for the present purpose are clauses 2, 4 and 5 and, hence, they are reproduced below: -
"2. The Central Government further declares that the duty of excise under the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944) (hereinafter referred to as said Act), shall be deemed to have been paid (hereinafter referred to as deemed duty), on the inputs declared herein and the same shall be equivalent to the amount calculated at the rate of twelve per cent of the price, as declared by the manufacturer, in the invoice accompanying the said inputs (hereinafter referred to as invoice price), and credit of the deemed duty so determined shall be allowed to the manufacturer of the final products. xxx xxx xxx xxx
4. The provisions of this notification shall apply to only those inputs which have been received directly by the manufacturer of the final products from the factory of the manufacturer of the said inputs under the cover of an invoice declaring that the appropriate duty of excise has been paid on such inputs under the provisions of section 3A of the said Act. 5. The provisions of this notification shall not apply to inputs where the manufacturer of the said inputs has not declared the invoice price of the said inputs correctly in the documents issued at the time of their clearance from his factory." [Emphasis supplied]
23. We have referred to the aforesaid notification in extenso as the controversy really rests on the understanding of the language employed in the notification. Clause (2) spells about the concept of deemed payment of duty on the inputs and further prescribes that it shall be equivalent to the amount calculated at the rate of twelve per cent of the price, as declared by the manufacturer, in the invoice accompanying the said inputs. Clause (3) deals with a different fact situation and, hence, it need not be dwelled upon. Clauses (4) and (5) are really relevant for the present purpose.
On a plain reading of the said clauses it is clear to us that there are two mandates to avail the benefit of the said notification. One part is couched in the affirmative language and the other part is in the negative. As per the first part it is obligatory on the part of the assessee to produce the invoice declaring that the appropriate duty of excise has been paid on such inputs under the provision of section 3-A of the Act The second command, couched in the negative, is that the provisions of the said notification shall not apply to inputs where the manufacturer of the said inputs has not declared the invoice price of the said inputs correctly in the documents at the time of their clearance from his factory.
24. In the case at hand, there is no dispute that a declaration was given by the manufacturer of the inputs indicating that the excise duty had been paid on the said inputs under the Act. It is also not in dispute that the said inputs were directly received from the manufacturer but not purchased from the market. There is no cavil over the fact that the manufacturer of the inputs had declared the invoice price of the inputs correctly in the documents. It is perceivable from the factual matrix that the only allegation is that at the time of MODVAT verification it was found that the supplier of the inputs had not discharged full duty liable for the period covered under the invoices. This lapse of the seller is different and not a condition or rather a pre-condition postulated in the notification.
25. Mr. Prasad, learned counsel for the revenue has vehemently urged that it was requisite and, in a way imperative, on the part of the assessee to verify from the concerned authority of the department whether the excise duty had actually been paid or not. The aforesaid submission leaves us unimpressed. As we notice Rule 57A (6) requires the manufacturer of final products to take reasonable care that the inputs acquired by him are goods on which the appropriate duty of excise as indicated in the documents accompanying the goods, has been paid. The notification has been issued in exercise of the power under the said Rule.
The notification clearly states to which of those inputs it shall apply and to which of the inputs it shall not apply and what is the duty of the manufacturer of final inputs. Thus, when there is a prescribed procedure and that has been duly followed by the manufacturer of final products, we do not perceive any justifiable reason to hold that the assessee-appellant had not taken reasonable care as prescribed in the notification. Due care and caution was taken by the respondent. It is not stated what further care and caution could have been taken. The proviso postulates and requires "reasonable care" and not verification from the department whether the duty stands paid by the manufacturer-seller.
When all the conditions precedent have been satisfied, to require the assessee to find out from the departmental authorities about the payment of excise duty on the inputs used in the final product which have been made allowable by the notification would be travelling beyond the notification, and in a way, transgressing the same. This would be practically impossible and would lead to transactions getting delayed. We may hasten to explicate that we have expressed our opinion as required in the present case pertaining to clauses 4 and 5 of the notification.
26. Consequently, we concur with the view expressed by the High Court and accordingly the appeals, being devoid of merit, stand dismissed without any order as to costs.
.................................J. [Anil R. Dave]
.................................J. [Dipak Misra]
[1] 2003 (158) ELT 680 (P & H)
[3] (1997) 7 SCC 47


Announced last May, Belkin finally delivered its WeMo Bridge eight months later. This $39.99 device does one thing and one thing only: It brings Apple HomeKit support to WeMo switches and plugs. I bought the Bridge as soon as it was available, and it works as advertised.
Since it doesn't do much, the WeMo Bridge is fairly small. It's roughly a two-inch square that's about a half-inch tall. In fact, it reminds me of shrunken down Apple TV although it's white, not black. There's a small LED on the top but that's only used for setup purposes and isn't illuminated after that. You don't have to worry about seeing that light in the middle of the night like you do for some other smart home products.
On the back are two ports: one is an Ethernet jack and the other is a micro-USB. Yes, you have to physically connect the WeMo Bridge to your network's router or switch (if you have one) with the included Ethernet cable. The micro-USB port is used to power the WeMo Bridge.
These two ports are part of the reason that I'm personally not a fan of bridge devices. I'd rather use a wireless connection instead of needing an empty network port on my router for a device like this. In fact, my router only has one Ethernet port, so in my case, I either need to buy a switch or have another device give up that precious jack. I'm not inclined to do the latter because I like having a hardwired connection from my router to my television set top box (the Nvidia Shield TV) for maximum throughput to stream 4K content. But that's just me: You may have a network switch to use or one more empty Ethernet jack on your router.
Once connected to a network and powered up, the WeMo Bridge is easy to set up. You simply go into the WeMo app and choose to add a new device, picking the Bridge from the various options.
Doing so will open the Home app on your iOS device and from there, you scan the unique HomeKit code on the bottom of the WeMo Bridge. Choose a room for your Bridge and that's essentially it. The Home app will now show your Bridge as well as any other WeMo devices you already have. The whole process took me all of three minutes.
After I ran through the setup, I immediately asked Siri on my iPhone to turn on my Bedroom light, which runs on an old WeMo Insight Switch. The light turned on immediately, without any lag. That's one very positive observation I have about HomeKit devices: They react nearly instantaneously.
But it's disappointing — to me, anyway — that Apple didn't nail down its HomeKit requirements relatively quickly. It's that very reason that single-purpose devices like the WeMo Bridge even exist. When Apple announced HomeKit in 2014, it decided to include a hardware requirement that all HomeKit device partners needed to use. From my discussion with some of those partners, that requirement changed along the way, causing device makers to adjust their products on the fly. And last year, Apple announced it wouldn't require a certified chip in all of its HomeKit products so that companies could use software for the security requirement.
All of that added up to uncertainty for companies like Belkin and others who often iterate their products once a year. From Belkin's perspective, I think it was wise to just wait HomeKit out and keep adding new smart switches and outlets to its product line. The company knew that a single bridge could add HomeKit in the future, hence reason the WeMo Bridge was made.
If you have a bunch of WeMo products (not WeMo bulbs though, as those aren't supported by the Bridge) as well as other HomeKit devices in your iOS household and you rely solely on Siri for your smart home, the WeMo Bridge is a great addition. It's easy to set up, works well for its one single purpose and isn't too expensive. Just be sure you have an extra outlet near your router, switch or access point, along with an open Ethernet port.
Of course, if you already control your WeMo devices through another hub that supports scenes and Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa voice control, WeMo's Bridge isn't necessary. It all depends on if you want to give Siri the smarts to control your existing WeMo plugs and switches.


You can't think about margaritas without thinking of Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville so I had to do a special recipe card for that one.
This is the official recipe for a classic Margarita from the IBA (The International Bartender's Association) which calls for a 7:4:3 ration of tequila, triple sec and lime juice. The classic Margarita is served over ice in an old fashioned glass but most contemporary tastes prefer a frozen (blended) version so I have included those instructions as well.
You can substitute Cointreau for the Triple Sec, add an ounce of Blue Curacao for a Blue Margarita and, of course, there are the fruit versions for the blended or frozen margarita where you add some fresh fruit to the blender. My favorite of the fruit versions is the Strawberry Margarita because I love strawberries and they add a touch of sweetness to the cocktail that balances the tartness nicely.
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Communication engineers play an irreplaceable role in the work force as they work with a number of different technologies on which society depends. In some ways, the job of a communication engineer is similar to that of an electrical engineer; both fields require the use of scientific and mathematical training and education to develop solutions to problems that involve computers, technological or software systems, or networks. The career outlook for a communication engineer is very good; individuals with education and training in this industry are in high demand and as a result, receive very good salaries and benefits. When you are developing your communication engineer resume, you will want to be sure to include a number of elements.
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I got this iron from the thrift store a few years ago. It was so dependable until today! The metal looks like it melted on the front and the bottom scorched a hole in my ironing board. I want to make something cool other than just using it for decoration. I've thought of trying to remove the front, taking out the insides, and using it for storage. My boyfriend suggested a doorstop but I'm not really into that idea.
I'm in a 2D design class this semester and out first assignment is to do a drawing in pencil to "emphasize the flatness of the paper." How would one go about that? I thought maybe to use no shading, just different tones of the pencil. No cubes or spheres or anything. Am I on the right track?
After this assignment, we have to do drawings to "create the illusion of space" and "emphasize flatness and depth simultaniously."
I have never taken an art class before, and I have no idea what I'm doing, obviously.
This is a pattern from the latest Spin Off. I used mercerized cotton instead of handspun. The pattern is well written, fast, and very fun to knit!
Which shoes do you think look best? I had to roll up my jeans in order to wear them and it doesn't look too great. Maybe skinny jeans would look better! Any suggestions?
On Ravelry, I saw a knitalong for 52 pairs of socks- make a pair a week. I could never accomplish a pair of socks per week. However, a hat a week I could do! I'm going to knit them for charity. It's my resolution for 2008! I figure even if I break this resolution (hopefully with people doing this with me, it won't get old) I will still have made more for charity than I usually do.
You can do this however you want- pick an item and make one a week, just make something to donate every week, or whatever! Donate them all at once at the end of the year or one or a few at a time.
Hats for the Dulaan Project, face cloths for you local woman's shelter, whatever! Anyone with me?
Ok, I will admit I am on cold medicine right now. I am an experienced knitter, but for the life of me, I cannot figure this pattern out! Has anyone made them before?
Should I knit a few rows in stockinette before starting the increases?
I think I might understand the increases- for example the first direction for the right side is: 2 sts 3 times, so should I increase 2 stitches on the right side on the next 3 rows? then increase 3 stitches on the next 2 rows?
I hope this makes sense... Thanks for any help!
Flower Basket Shawl from Interweave Knits Fall 2004. This is my second flat out lace pattern.
I have knit the Upper basket repeat.
Then rows 1-10 on the Lower Basket repeat.
There are 25 stitches to a section on the repeat in row 1 and only 35 in row 10. Am I supposed to repeat the section in red? I'm not really sure what to do about that because 25 and 35 are not divisible by 10.
Who's going to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Fest? I know I am! I am very excited! It will be my first time there. Any advice to a MDSW newbie?
I have over 4 oz of handdyed merino that I really do not want to screw up- not enough twist and it will fall apart. What are some tricks that you're used to help spin the slippery stuff? I am spinning from the fold, but even that is hard for me. I want a fluffy yarn, but will it pill like crazy?
I've been reading some old Spin Off's and they all suggest to use Orvus Paste to wash fleeces. Where can I buy this? A quick google search didn't do much. Maybe I wasn't looking hard enough. Does anyone use it still? This was in 2000. Not that old, but maybe there was a new invention for soaps???


Community building is a model developed by the late Dr. M. Scott Peck, author or The Road Less Traveled. His book The Different Drum explains the process in detail. The work is facilitated through The Foundation for Community Encouragement.
Pseudo community: the initial stages of the workshop usually find participants looking for commonalities and being quite polite with each other.
Chaos: as more time and silence passes, differences may begin to emerge, and at times conflict may erupt.
Emptiness: as participants hang in there through chaos, many feel moved to empty themselves of past experiences and wounds.
Community: slowly, or suddenly, the group begins to soften, communication becomes more authentic and participants may begin to experience feelings of deep trust and peace. The group is then ready to mobilize.
This process has been used across the globe; workshops were held in South Africa during the reconciliation process, in Northern Ireland during the peace process and a variety of corporations, including Nation Builders, have used this model to facilitate community within their organizations.
Our workshop will be run by facilitators trained specifically in dealing with issues around race. John Schuller teaches high school in Wheaton and has been facilitating since the mid 1980's. Latricia "Pat" Callair is a social worker and former college professor in African American Studies and has been facilitating workshops since the mid 1980's.
The workshop will be held at Kidz Express in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago from 9-5 Saturday and Sunday April 29 and 30. At the end of the workshop, we will take an hour or so to outline next steps. This workshop is free of cost and lunch will be provided. Please contact Jodi Walker with questions or to register via email: Jojulia@aol.com.


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thanks for taking this, sis. btw, i have my embassy interview in april, yet. till then. i will give u updates, if ever. hope to see u sis.
thank you... so much ill post it later para naman update ang blog ko hahaha so lazy me these days.


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Will Incarnate Forme Tornadus be shiny in five-star raids in Pokémon Go? – March 6, 2021
Shiny Tornadus is a force of nature.
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You don't have too many opportunities to take on the legendary Pokémon in Pokémon Go. They appear in five-star raids or as a reward for the Battle League for a limited time, and then they disappear. For those seeking to capture Incarnate Forme Tornadus, from March 6 to the 11, you'll have a chance to capture it in five-star raids or by reaching rank 10 in the Battle League. An additional bonus to going up against Tornadus this time around is that you'll have the chance to catch its shiny version. Niantic has confirmed the shiny version, and all players have the same chance, albeit small, to encounter a shiny Tornadus.
We recommend working with as many players as possible to try and take down Tornadus in five-star raids. It's a Flying-type Pokémon, making it weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. Because it's only a Flying-type, that's all you need to worry about when battling it.
The other way you can acquire a shiny Incarnate Forme Tornadus is by earning rank 10 in the Battle League. While Tornadus is available, the Great League is happening, so you only need to have a trio of Pokémon that does not exceed 1,500 CP. For most players, that's pretty doable.
Those are the two big ways you'll be able to encounter Tornadus. Like all Pokémon in Pokémon Go, there's a small chance of it being shiny. There's no guaranteed method for this to happen. The only way to increase your chances is to keep battling Tornadus is five-star raids. While Tornadus is a legendary Pokémon, we consider it the weakest among the Forces of Nature trio. We recommend waiting for its Therian Forme to appear later in March or go after the next legendary Pokémon, Thundurus.


So what exactly are mom jeans? Well, for comfort and cool, mom jeans combine your favourite high-waisted skinnies with that statement boyfriend style, ensuring that 'versatile' is the real unique selling point. We've chosen 15 of the best mom jeans out there to suit different figures and styles, favourite looks for all occasions, as well as celebrity inspiration.
The great thing about mom jeans is how they skim the body, rather than hug it. These high-waisted jeans conceal lumps and bumps, so you feel confident in what you're wearing. Adding a belt to cinch in the waist ensures that attention is drawn to all the right places, and finishing the look off with an oversized cardigan gives a really relaxed vibe. The tapered leg can also be rolled up or down to add some definition and uniqueness. So whether you're curvy or petite, tall or short, there is definitely a mom jeans outfit with your name on – day or night!
If you're still not sure whether this look is for you, see how some of the most loved celebrities are styling their mom jeans, from tall and slim to petite and curvy. Remember that mom jeans can be both baggy or more fitted around the hip area, it just depends what works for you.
A crisp white shirt tucked in, teamed with a long tailored coat and loafers or smart brogues, will certainly turn heads as you get to your desk. Add some statement or delicate jewellery to complete the look. Whoever said workwear had to be ill-fitting suits or uncomfortable pencil skirts?
It's time for something more relaxed, so go for ripped blue jeans, rolled up and paired with your favourite chunky trainers. A simple t-shirt, bomber jacket and a huge scarf will complete the outfit during the colder months, whereas a more delicate top will work brilliantly for summer. If you just can't wait for the warmer weather, Zara has some amazing ways of layering lace – the look works so well with a pair of mom jeans.
Why not try pairing your statement stilettos with either black mom jeans or light denim jeans for an evening do? Off the shoulder, or plunging figure hugging tops are the perfect pairing, complete with a choker that's bang on trend. A tucked in lacy or sheer top also gives an interesting contrast if you wanted to go for something more subtle.
The high street is the best place to find variety, styles and cuts to suit you (and your budget).
Topshop mom jeans are the ones to go for if you're looking for something a bit more 'out there'. From limited edition gem stones to beautifully embroidered flowers, the darkest denim to the lightest, the variety is certainly for the fashion forward to enjoy. You can even find a pair covered in graffiti print this season!
Boohoo and Asos provide more options for curvier and petite women, whilst still offering an extensive range of styles. You'll find over 170 of them on Asos, and Boohoo even feature there too.
Zara seemed to start the patchwork trend with mom jeans and have some real statement pieces in different denim colours.
River Island have focused on distressed and ripped blue denim for a more vintage feel. Pair them with gorgeous heels for a winning look.
If you're feeling flush and prefer something more classic, Tommy Hilfiger may be the one for you. These are certainly a pair that are built to last and can be found at Selfridges.
Net-a-porter is also a great place to find high-end pieces. Brands such as House of Holland, Dolce and Gabbana and Christopher Kane are loving the appliquéd look on denim.
New Look probably have the most affordable selection, combining the most popular designs that Topshop and Zara have showcased but at half the price. If you're hoping to invest in more than one pair, this may well be the place to do so.
Missguided have gone for some more edgy designs, with lots of rips and a wider choice of darker colours if you're looking for a pair that will suit the evening.
Urban Outfitters epitomise difference and diversity, and their mom jeans certainly don't disappoint. If you fancy a splash of colour, then this is the place to find it.
Shop around. Try a variety of styles and sizes (boyfriend jeans vs mom jeans, for example), to see which suits you and your personality best.
Think about how you want to wear them: is one pair versatile enough to suit day and night?
Let the jeans do the talking. Keep the rest of the look simple, particularly if you've gone for embroidery or patterns on the denim.
Roll up the bottoms to show your ankles and elongate the leg.
Go for something more figure hugging on top to balance out the oversized look of the jeans. It will make the overall outfit more feminine, too.
Contrasting footwear works so well, from heels to ankle boots to pretty pumps – take your pick!
A belt accentuates the waistline and also adds a feminine touch.
A smart, long coat gives the look an edge. A real winner at the moment is leopard print. Pair with heels or flats and you can't go wrong.
A darker shade of denim is more transitional from work wear to party wear.
Team a cute pair of ankle socks with your chunky boots. Not only will they keep your feet warm during the winter, but also this look is bang on trend right now.
You should now have a better idea of how mom jeans can be worn in so many different ways. All that's left to do is step away from those standard skinnies that you always reach for, hit the high street, and try something new.


Bongo (UE), March 13, GNA - The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organized a sensitization programme for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) on the fight against corruption and the Whistle Blower Act.
The programme, which was organized at the Salibga community in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region, was sponsored by the European Union.
It was aimed at mobilizing support from the PWDs to help fight corruption by empowering them to report any impropriety, malpractices, and corruption acts in their localities.
The community sensitization forum which attracted 63 males, 83 females and 16 children all PWDs was held under the theme" Citizens for Transparency and Accountability".
Madam Alice Ndego, the District Director of NCCE in charge of the Bongo District, sensitized the participants on "Corruption and the Whistle Blower Act .2006, Act 720", and urged them not to hesitate to report any impropriety or acts of corruption in their localities to the appropriate quarters for redress.
She mentioned the Police, the Commission on Human Rights and Administration of Justice (CHRAJ), the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), traditional authorities, the Assembly Member, the District Chief Executive among others as some of the areas they could report acts.
Madam Ndego told the participants that government through the Police Service have instituted reward packages as well as protection for individuals who report corruption issues to the appropriate quarters and entreated them to take advantage of such opportunity and report wrong doings.
She said the programme, which had the objective of promoting good governance in country, is not only being implemented in the Salibga community but also in 40 other communities across the District.
The participants were taken through topics such as, "Governance, Good Governance, Accountability, Corruption, the Whistle Blower Act, Disclosure of Impropriety, Economic Crime, Rewards for Whistle Blowers" among others.
The participants, who lauded the NCCE for respecting them as PWDs and involving them in the fight against corruption, pledged to join the crusade against corruption in their localities.
The forum provided opportunity for many of the participants to ask series of questions pertaining to corruption and the Whistle Blower Act.


Tijaria Polypipes has been awarded orders amounting to Rs 44 crore for supply of MDPE, HDPE PIPES & HDPE DUCT from L&T. The same has to be executed within the next 2 to 4 months.
The company takes great pride in associating with one of the top most branded infrastructure conglomerates in India. Besides, the execution of earlier order of Rs 35.30 crore received from Tata Projects is progressing as per schedule.
Tijaria Polypipes manufactures high grade plastic based HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, uPVC and PPR pipes. The Company produces pipes for the field of plastics, HDPE, sprinkler, drop irrigation, micro irrigation, telecommunications, etc.


On February 2nd, 50 years ago, Cagliostro, the great adventurer and occultist, transcended the physical plane. Leaving behind a legacy shrouded in rumor and superstition. In memoriam, his estate has been opened to the public and his collection made available.
Explore the rooms of this historic 19th century haunted house, transformed into a gallery space for one night only.


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Burt Lancaster applies 'Brute Force' on HBO Max and Criterion Channel
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Is there a film noir that lives up to its title as satisfyingly as Brute Force (1947)?
Jules Dassin's brooding, brutal drama about a prison wound to the breaking point by a sadistic captain of the guards is a classic film noir as well as one of the greatest prison films ever made. Burt Lancaster (in only third film but already commanding the screen like a pro) is the savvy prison veteran Joe Collins whose clashes with captain of the guard Munsey (Hume Cronyn) lands him first in solitary then in the claustrophobic drain pipe, a muddy, airless tunnel to nowhere. With the help of his cellmate buddies and former gangland boss Charles Bickford he hatches a plan to break out but Munsey has his own plans for the unbreakable prisoner.
The scheming Munsey lords his power over the inmates like a demon inflicting punishment in his corner of hell but he can't break Joe. Cronyn, so often cast in milquetoast roles, plays him as a soft-featured bully with an undercurrent of homoerotic narcissism and a vindictiveness that borders homicidal.
Dassin pulls no punches in his portrait of a prison as a dungeon cut off from the world (both literally and figuratively). His oppressive creation is thick with atmosphere: cavernous buildings and halls that echo with the footsteps of inmates and metal clanking of bars, overcrowded cells that seem to close in on the men, a tiny courtyard overwhelmed by guard towers, and the dank cave of a drainpipe designed to snuff the spirits (and often the bodies) of every man assigned to it. The busy inmate machine shop becomes the scene of the film's most memorable scene, the ruthless assassination of a stoolie in a pounding metal press. Dassin leans in on the claustrophobic atmosphere and creates a visual style that matches the atmosphere of hopelessness engineered by Muncie.
Cinematographer William Daniels, a master of Hollywood's soft focus glamour, creates a harsh, hard edged look for the film softened only by looming shadows. A sense of doom hangs over the film that culminates in an explosive finale, but the barbaric, brutish violence reverberates long after the credits end. As the boozy conscience of the facility eulogizes, "Nobody really escapes."
Jeff Corey, John Hoyt, Jack Overman, Whit Bissell, and Howard Duff play Joe's cellmates, Sam Levene is the prison newspaper reporter and message courier, Art Smith the alcoholic prison Doc, and Yvonne De Carlo, Ann Blyth, Ella Raines, and Anita Colby the women they left behind.
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The film underwent an extensive restoration from the best surviving elements by TLEFilms Film Restoration & Preservation Services in 2016. Criterion presents their beautiful new 4K restoration, which offers a strong, deep, stable image with greater clarity and deeper contrasts than the original 2007 Criterion release. Along with the supplements of the earlier disc, Criterion adds a video essay on the acting styles by David Bordwell (on Blu-ray only).'
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What to stream: 'Wednesday' on Netflix, 'Echo 3' on Apple TV+, 'Chippendales' on Hulu, 'Criminal Minds' returns on Paramount+
The 'Alexandria' Trilogy – Youseff Chahine's autobiographical epic on Netflix
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The original 'Miracle on 34th Street' on Disney+, Prime Video, and Peacock
Baby, I don't care – 'Out of the Past' on HBO Max
Last chance: 'Dark Passage' – Bogie and Bacall on HBO Max
'The Two Mrs. Carrolls' – Bogart and Stanwyck on HBO Max
Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney are 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir' on Criterion Channel


Cardinals' Futility at Running Back Today Youth Budda Baker Jersey , Seth Cox and I are going to tag-team our analysis of the Cardinals poor use of its running back personnel. Seth will be outlining OC Mike McCoy's history of sub-standard RB play, while I will be focusing a little more strictly on McCoy's questionable use of the entire RB room.First of all, it is very difficult to imagine that after 5 games, the Cardinals' stud RB, David Johnson is not even averaging 50 yards per game on the ground. His rushing line is: 74/242/3.3/21/48.4. As Seth will graphically show you—-Johnson has been used almost exclusively as in inside the tackles runner. Defenses are loading the box, calling full-scale LB run blitzes and appear to know exactly when McCoy calls a run—-typically on the majority of 1st downs and almost always on 2nd and 10.Equally troubling is how McCoy is under-utilizing Johnson in the passing game. There has been talk of moving Johnson around to throw to him off of motion and to line him up in the slot to take advantage of coverage mismatches. This type of creativity has been glaringly absent from the game plans to date. Johnson is only averaging 3 catches a game. The one time McCoy ran him on a corner route he scored a 30 yard TD. If you take away that one 30 yard reception, Johnson averages only 6.4 yards per catch in 14 receptions. For a player of his ability, that stat is alarming.The Cardinals #2 RB, rookie Chase Edmonds is only averaging 2.8 yards per carry on 14 rushes, for an average of 7.8 yards per game. In 9 receptions, Edmonds has 39 yards for a 4.3 yards per catch average. That average would have improved had Edmonds not dropped a 3rd down flat pass versus the 49ers that was wide open with only one defender trailing him from the side.To this point, Edmonds is an enigma. When Steve Keim drafted him, Keim said he likened Edmonds to a star NFL RB, but didn't say which one. Many fans seem to think Keim was referring to former Eagle Brian Westbrook, who was a dynamic dual threat. However http://www.cardinalsfootballauthentics.com/antoine-bethea-jersey-authentic , Edmonds' patient, feel for the gap style is nothing like Westbrook's. And Edmonds has yet to show an extra gear.The Cardinals actually have a RB on their roster with that extra gear—-someone should perhaps re-introduce him to coaches Wilks and McCoy. His name is T.J. Logan. Logan is a no-nonsense downhill runner who hits the hole in a flash. In the pre-season, did we ever see a run like this from Chase Edmonds or any other RB not named David? On this play, Logan is shot out of a cannon and not only does he hit the hole in a flash, he makes a good, quick deke on the FS that enables him to blaze into the end zone. If you notice—-one of the main reasons why this play was a home run—-it was because the Cardinals were using a FB to isolate on the ILB. That FB (Elijhaa Penny), who was arguably the best and most physical blocker in the pre-season, is now playing for the New York Giants, who poached him off of the Cardinals' practice squad.Derrick Coleman, the FB whom the coaches kept, has been used sparingly—-but even on the few occasions he's gotten into the game, he's been used more as a receiver than blocker. In addition, McCoy uses Coleman on reverse FB dives in 3rd and short situations (which is a good play).The Cardinals need a FB who is a blocker first and then a runner and receiver. Again—-it's hard to imagine that a healthy David Johnson is averaging a mere 56.4 all-purpose yards per game in 5 games. Chase Edmonds is averaging 12.1 all-purpose yards per game. And T.J. Logan has been watching the last few games from the sidelines as one of the inactives. Apparently the coaches believe that Brandon Williams is a better kickoff returner than Logan, even though Logan finished as the 4th all-time leader in all-purpose yards at North Carolina (4,926 yards) and was 2nd in the NCAA in kickoff return average his senior year (with a 32.9 average).In his college career Youth Haason Reddick Jersey , Logan scored 28 TDs—- 5 TDs on kickoff returns,19 TDs rushing and 4 TDs receiving.Rosen watch: 3 throws from the Saints game As they should be, all eyes were on first round rookie quarterback Josh Rosen. Today I'll be reviewing Rosen's performance against the New Orleans Saints. On his second throw, it felt like a good performance was on the way. You don't usually say that on an incompletion. The ball was tipped at the line of scrimmage. Rosen reached out and batted the ball down. It was a heedy play by the rookie and a sign of things to come. Throw 1: Rookie makes it look routineOn his third throw, Rosen made a routine play that many young quarterbacks would panic in a similar situation. On a play-action drop back, Rosen had "color flash" off of the right side of the defense. Some quarterbacks might drop their eyes and panic even with a clean pocket in front of them.Rosen keeps calm, climbs the pocket and delivers a strike to Chad Williams. Throw Two: the TouchdownOn the touchdown pass to Christian Kirk, there was a lot to like by Rosen. Again I'll preach patience here. You can see him scanning the field waiting for someone to get open. Nobody was open.So Rosen threw Kirk open. There's some zip on this throw. There's even more accuracy on it. Throw 3: the UCLA specialWith more throws as the game goes along Rosen looks so much more decisive than he did a week ago. This next throw is something he was very good at during his tenure at UCLA. Manipulating the safeties with his eyes. Below the defense is in Cover 2 and the Cardinals run a classic Cover 2 beater, 4 verticals. Rosen knows where he wants to go the entire time.Rosen looks left, holding the safety, and once the receiver clears the linebacker he bounces back right and hits Holmes in stride just before he gets to the safety.He had a similar throw down the seam in the two minute drill just before the house. Rosen was dealing. I thought yesterday was so much better than last week. Rosen was avoiding sacks, not putting the ball in harms way, and just in better rhythm all-around. I didn't think there was a reason for Rosen to play any more. He showed everything you'd want to see in the second quarter. Rosen was superb on Saturday.


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Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Chara took a deflected puck shot to the face in Game Four that broke his jaw.
With the NHL season now over, the 42-year-old Bruins captain continues to mend from his injury that required extensive treatment. His experience highlights how jaw fractures and related dental damage are an unfortunate hazard in hockey—not only for pros like Chara, but also for an estimated half million U.S. amateurs, many in youth leagues.
Ice hockey isn't the only sport with this injury potential: Basketball, football (now gearing up with summer training) and even baseball players are also at risk. That's why appropriate protective gear like helmets and face shields are key to preventing injury.
For any contact sport, that protection should also include a mouthguard to absorb hard contact forces that could damage the mouth, teeth and gums. The best guards (and the most comfortable fit) are custom-made by a dentist based on impressions made of the individual's mouth.
But even with adequate protection, an injury can still happen. Here's what you should do if your child has an injury to their jaw, mouth or teeth.
Recognize signs of a broken jaw. A broken jaw can result in severe pain, swelling, difficulty speaking, numbness in the chin or lower lip or the teeth not seeming to fit together properly. You may also notice bleeding in the mouth, as well as bruising under the tongue or a cut in the ear canal resulting from jawbone movement during the fracture. Get immediate medical attention if you notice any of these signs.
Take quick action for a knocked-out tooth. A tooth knocked completely out of its socket is a severe dental injury. But you may be able to ultimately save the tooth by promptly taking the following steps: (1) find the tooth and pick it up without touching the root end, (2) rinse it off, (3) place it back in its socket with firm pressure, and (4) see a dentist as soon as possible.
Seek dental care. Besides the injuries already mentioned, you should also see a dentist for any moderate to severe trauma to the mouth, teeth and gums. Leading the list: any injury that results in tooth chipping, looseness or movement out of alignment.
Even a top athlete like Zdeno Chara isn't immune to injury. Take steps then to protect your amateur athlete from a dental or facial injury.
If you would like more information about dealing with sports-related dental injuries, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. To learn more, read the Dear Doctor magazine articles "Athletic Mouthguards" and "The Field-Side Guide to Dental Injuries."
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Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, for example. A few years ago, he actually had a dentist intentionally chip one of his teeth so he could portray a homeless man more realistically. But recently, he got a chipped tooth in the more conventional way… well, conventional in Hollywood, anyway. It happened while he was shooting the movie Sleepless with co-star Michelle Monaghan.
"Yeah, we were doing a scene and somehow the action cue got thrown off or I wasn't looking," he told an interviewer. "But boom! She comes down the pike. And I could tell because all this right here [my teeth] are fake. So as soon as that hit, I could taste the little chalkiness, but we kept rolling." Ouch! So what's the best way to repair a chipped tooth? The answer it: it all depends…
For natural teeth that have only a small chip or minor crack, cosmetic bonding is a quick and relatively easy solution. In this procedure, a tooth-colored composite resin, made of a plastic matrix with inorganic glass fillers, is applied directly to the tooth's surface and then hardened or "cured" by a special light. Bonding offers a good color match, but isn't recommended if a large portion of the tooth structure is missing. It's also less permanent than other types of restoration, but may last up to 10 years.
When more of the tooth is missing, a crown or dental veneer may be a better answer. Veneers are super strong, wafer-thin coverings that are placed over the entire front surface of the tooth. They are made in a lab from a model of your teeth, and applied in a separate procedure that may involve removal of some natural tooth material. They can cover moderate chips or cracks, and even correct problems with tooth color or spacing.
A crown is the next step up: It's a replacement for the entire visible portion of the tooth, and may be needed when there's extensive damage. Like veneers, crowns (or caps) are made from models of your bite, and require more than one office visit to place; sometimes a root canal may also be needed to save the natural tooth. However, crowns are strong, natural looking, and can last many years.
But what about teeth like Jamie's, which have already been restored? That's a little more complicated than repairing a natural tooth. If the chip is small, it may be possible to smooth it off with standard dental tools. Sometimes, bonding material can be applied, but it may not bond as well with a restoration as it will with a natural tooth; plus, the repaired restoration may not last as long as it should. That's why, in many cases, we will advise that the entire restoration be replaced — it's often the most predictable and long-lasting solution.
Oh, and one more piece of advice: Get a custom-made mouthguard — and use it! This relatively inexpensive device, made in our office from a model of your own teeth, can save you from a serious mishap… whether you're doing Hollywood action scenes, playing sports or just riding a bike. It's the best way to protect your smile from whatever's coming at it!
If you have questions about repairing chipped teeth, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine articles "Artistic Repair of Chipped Teeth With Composite Resin" and "Porcelain Veneers."
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Make your own pretty plant pot with some patterned material and mod podge. This DIY home decor craft idea will look great when displayed in the home with lovely flowers or a plant inside.
Cut a piece of material so that it is slightly bigger than the plant pot - it is best to cut it bigger than you think as it can be trimmed down afterwards.
Cover a section of the plant pot in mod podge. This coat will need to be thick enough that it wont immediately dry, however not so thick that it will soak right through the material. If your material is particularly thin or light in colour it might be best to paint the plant pot white first so the terracotta colour doesn't show through.
Place the material over the area of the plant pot that is covered in mod podge. Use your fingers to smooth out any wrinkles and to ensure the material is completely stuck down.
Cut slits in the top and bottom of the material (the pieces that aren't stuck to the plant pot). Turn the pot upside down and cover the bottom of the pot in a layer of mod podge. Then start folding down the slits, applying more mod podge when necessary. Leave to dry.
Once dry, turn the pot the right way up and use the same technique to fold down the material along the rim of the plant pot. It doesn't have to cover the whole of the inside of the pot - just enough so that the pot can't be seen when the plant is inside.
Once dry, your lovely DIY plant pot is ready to display in your home!


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Zenith Poker puts "stolen" PFR charts on Youtube channel
Published by: Jon Pill
Posted on: May 28, 2021 10:21 pm EDT
The Zenith Poker Youtube channel has come under fire after sharing several other poker coaches' pre-flop range charts on screen during a live stream.
The YouTube channel serves as promotional material for the Zenith Poker coaching site. On the channel, Thomas Pinnock, one of the coaches on Zenith Poker, headed up a controversial stream yesterday. The ostensible purpose of the stream was to review various PFR tools from several other coaching sites. Some of the sites whose content he shared were Upswing and Poker Detox.
However, the real purpose of the channel appears to be pushing traffic to Pinnock's training site. Zenith Poker is a small coaching site with a few, relatively cheap paid courses, and a smattering of poker related free courses. These include things like "Introduction to Game Theory" and "Preflop Fundamentals."
On Zenith Poker you can book a 50-minute session with Pinnock for BTC 0.0042. That's about ~$150 at the minute of writing, though who knows what the crypto markets have done since then.
Pinnock has very little positive to say about any of the charts. The video seems to be largely a way of turning viewers off his competition.
Although Pinnock initially claims to have bought the content he is sharing, he very early in the stream refers to a friend who sent some of the charts to him. He also offers to review further sites if viewers give him access to them.
This is the major source of criticism. One of the coaches who was reviewed is now the pinned comment under the video. AlvinTeachesPoker wrote: "It's super, super f**ked that you share counterfeit/stolen material from other schools. Like it's one thing to have zero people care about your channel and need to get some hype, it's another thing to be outright thieves."
Pinnock responds by linking to the Wikipedia page for fair use. Fair use allows the sharing of copyrighted material providing the use meets certain standards. Criticism is one of the major situations when fair use is allowed. The video probably meets the standard on that basis.
It is also not clear to what extent copyright applies to PFR charts. Typically, tables of data are not considered to be copyrightable.
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Legal or not, the question of ethics still hangs over the video. Partly because Pinnock apparently did not buy all the charts himself, and partly because he also giving away other people's products.
On 2+2 juggler97531 wrote "In my world, this would be clear copyright infringement. […] The video seems to be sharing big chunks of [the charts] to be easily screen scraped. It's over an hour-long video where over and over documents with ranges are being shown on the screen. Sometimes he shows a directory full of ranges where thumbnails are so big you can clearly read them from the screen."
Much of the content is from behind paywalls. It appears from the video that Pinnock did not pay for much of the content he shows in the video.
Molly Case summed up the issue in the Youtube comments to the video.
"There's a reason that you don't see any credible or established poker strategy site posting material from behind competitors' paywalls," Case wrote. "It's because it's a scummy thing to do."
Pinnock has his defenders. Nathan V wrote in response to Case, "It's not only legal, it's fair in my opinion. It's good that people be able to make criticisms about products on the market, and this requires addressing specific things in the content."
Other people viewed Pinnock as taking a stand against the poker coaching industry, which some view as rife with low quality content and bad faith coaches.
It seems likely that this controversy was the main purpose of the video. Arguments over fair use and poker coaching ethics all just register as engagement to the algorithm. The Zenith Poker channel has less than 1,000 views on most of its videos. This video has 1,600 and counting.
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Qatar Tourism Authority Organizes Eid Al-Fitr Celebrations
Posted on August 14, 2012 by Web Desk
Doha, August 14 (QNA) – In partnership with a diverse number of leading cultural and art Qatari institutions, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will organise a Four-day packed entertainment programme incorporating different exciting activities, starting from the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. These activities comprise folklore games, entertainment contests, crafts, traditional Qatari feasts, art performances, fireworks, heritage exhibitions, concerts as well as other outdoor activities.
The Director of Tourism at QTA Abdullah Mallala Al Bader said, "We are delighted to coordinate with local institutions as we all work towards achieving one goal which is to position and promote Qatar on the international platform as a society distinguished by its cultural diversity and a unique harmony of authentic traditions blended with contemporary lifestyles. This is the first time that QTA embarks on such a cooperation initiative with cultural and arts institutions as it reflects on the authority's strategy to stimulate the local tourism industry and attract visitors to discover Qatar."
"This year's Eid celebrations acquire immense importance given the multiplicity of entertainment activities, and the diverse ideal places which will host such events, along with an outstanding list of partners who have enriched this impressive programme with their innovative ideas and special activities," added Al Bader.
The Eid activities' list of partners include the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage; the Cultural District (Katara); Souq Waqif; Qatar Museums Authority (QMA); Sawt Al-Rayyan; q.media; and while Participating malls and commercial centers comprise Villagio Mall; the Mall; Royal Plaza; Landmark Mall; Hayat Plaza; and Al Khor Mall.
The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage will also participate in the Eid activities with a rich schedule of activities including traditional performances that will reflect on the diversity of the local heritage and the different signing arts in addition to a number of popular games, entertainment contests, crafts, traditional Qatari feasts, art performances, at Corniche Al Dafna (the Heritage Village), starting from 4.00 pm, to 11.30 pm.
The Cultural District (Katara) will host a dramatic fireworks show that will start from 8.30pm on the first day of Eid in addition to a number of activities that will take place in Katara such as the watch exhibition (Daniel Lowell), Arabic calligraphy exhibition for Katara's Artists, an exhibition featuring a selection of Islamic Arabic calligraphy in collaboration with Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum; along with Olympics Through Media Exhibition; in addition to Holy Quran classes for Children entitled "Nafahat Al Iman"; and a book fair. This rich cultural and arts programme starts from 10.00 am until 10.00 pm.
The Qatar National Theatre will host starting the first day of Eid the "Qatari 60%" play starring Abdul Aziz Jassim, while Al Rayyan Theatre located at Souq Waqif, will host live concerts incorporating top artists, starting from 9.00 pm, until midnight all through the Eid celebration.
Over the Four-day Eid holiday, the Aspire Zone Park will open its doors to the public around the clock, and the Museum of Islamic Art Park will welcome visitors from 10.30 am until 11.00 pm.
Additionally, shopping malls and commercial centers will alternately host several appealing events, including folklore bands; a performance, Space Pedestrians; African Circus; a play for kids; Brix 8; as well as Sing with Barney show, one of the most popular Children musicals. (END)


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Microsoft Develops Next-Generation Endpoint Security Offering
Windows 10 gets a cloud-based advanced threat endpoint detection and response (EDR) service option.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – RSA Conference 2016 – Microsoft has now joined the next-generation endpoint party with a cloud-based threat detection and response service built into Windows 10, now running in several large companies as well as in the software giant's internal network.
The new Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) service will be available later this year. "It will enable enterprises to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks," says Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Windows and Devices Group. "Over time, we'll [add] remediation tools."
Microsoft's new endpoint offering matches events on the endpoint with its cloud-based Security Graph, which gathers data on more than 1 billion Windows devices worldwide and detects some 1 million suspicious files each day. The service also encompasses data from Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit, and industry partners in the threat intelligence arena. "Once you detect something's up or a pattern of logins looks sketchy ... it examines devices, file footprints, and has a 'Minority Report' feature where you can time-travel and look at the state of a machine over the last six months," for example, Mehdi says.
The EDR service will be shipped with Windows 10, and works with Microsoft's email protection services from Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection and Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics. There are several early adopter companies running Windows Defender ATP now, including Avanade, Pella Windows, and TDC Hosting.
"You can enable every machine to become a sensor, and it's powered by the cloud," Mehdi says. "There's no on-premise infrastructure required."
Endpoint security has been undergoing a major renaissance over the past year with a new generation of products and services that focus on detection and incident response at the user device. The endpoint remains the most attractive and soft target for cyber criminals and cyber espionage actors to get inside the door of their targets. There's a treasure trove of intelligence about the attack at the endpoint, and EDR tools gather and store that information in response to an attack and as intel to thwart future ones.
Next-generation endpoint security startups such as Cybereason, enSilo, Hexis, SentinelOne, Tanium, Triumfant, and Ziften, have joined other existing security firms that focus on proactively monitoring and protecting the endpoint, such as Bromium, Cisco Systems, Cylance, CrowdStrike, Mandiant, Bit9/Carbon Black, and CounterTack, ForeScout, Invincea, Palo Alto Networks, and RSA Security, and others. Established security vendors such as Intel McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro are also entering the EDR space.
Pricing details are still in the works for Windows Defender ATP, according to Mehdi. But Microsoft indeed will be competing with the wave of EDR startups as well as established security vendors who are adding these features. The software giant is banking on its massive trove of threat and attack data in its Security Graph as a key differentiator.
"This is on the endpoint, but it can also help capture network traffic out of a given endpoint, so we'll be able to detect the same attacks" as a FireEye or other network-sitting advanced threat detection device, says Tanmay Ganacharya, principal research lead at Microsoft.
Anti-virus software still has a role, however, Mehdi says. "You still want to have anti-virus. This is an additional threat protection and analysis tool," he says of the new Defender service.
Microsoft is initially targeting large enterprises with the Windows endpoint service, but Mehdi says it also has potential for small- to midsized businesses.
"You need to have several layers of defenses, and Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection adds to our defense strategy. The worldwide sampling that only Microsoft can offer helps find questionable behavior on our computers and alerts us in a timely manner, making our computers and network safer," Fran De Hann, senior security advisor for Pella Windows, said in a statement.
Gartner estimates the EDR market to hit around $130 million in revenues in 2015, with the biggest share of the pie going to the established security vendors. EDR revenues are expected double this year, by Gartner's estimates.
Some 80% of endpoint protection platforms will include user activity monitoring and forensics capabilities associated with EDR by 2018, according to Gartner. Just 5% did so as of 2013.
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WalkMe raises $90 million to help people navigate user interfaces with on-screen prompts
WalkMe, a "digital adoption platform" (DAP) that helps companies integrate on-screen product walkthroughs into their software, has raised $90 million in a round of funding led by Vitruvian Partners, with participation from Insight Partners.
This takes WalkMe's total funding to more than $300 million, including its $50 million series F round last November, when it was valued at more than $1 billion. The company says it has nearly doubled its valuation over the past year, meaning that it should be around the $2 billion mark.
Founded in 2011, San Francisco-based WalkMe creates tools that enable software makers to build user-focused help functionality into their products. This may include things like tip-balloon overlays to highlight new or notable features that can be leveraged to train employees or onboard new customers. The technology can also be used to push users toward redeeming a free trial or to convert free users to a paid account. The WalkMe platform also leans heavily on automation to make real-time contextual suggestions based on how a user is interacting with an interface.
With every company now effectively becoming a software company, the need to reduce bounce rates and increase product adoption through user-friendly interfaces has never been as important. This is why being able to track how customers use online properties is so important. Companies use various tools to monitor drop-off rates on websites, thereby helping to identify areas that cause the most friction for customers and make improvements. WalkMe works in a similar vein, insofar as companies use it to glean insights into end-user behavior, but on top of that it injects support tools into apps and websites for situations where a user may be likely to drop off.
Above: WalkMe DAP
A number of companies operate in the DAP space, including San Jose's Whatfix, which raised a $12.5 million investment earlier this year, and Raleigh's Pendo, which raised $100 million two months ago at a $1 billion valuation. As it happens, WalkMe filed a lawsuit against Pendo last year, alleging that Pendo's use of "lightboxes" and "tooltips" to help guide users through a software application violated its intellectual property — a New York District Court judge dismissed the case in April of this year.
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WalkMe said it now works with some 2,000 clients globally, and in Q2 of this year it passed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). With another $90 million in the bank, it plans to double down on its global growth, with a particular focus on Latin America.
"This latest round of funding speaks to our success and to the untapped potential of digital adoption," said WalkMe cofounder and president Rafael Sweary. "WalkMe transforms how organizations gain visibility into their end-to-end business processes, driving workforce productivity, increasing customer satisfaction, and achieving higher operational efficiencies."
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"Madam! Is there any news about Roohi baby," asked Kamla as Tara and Shekhar returned from the police station. Kamla came to their house as a maid six months back when the husband of their old maid died in her village. She recommended Kamla in her place because she would remain in village with her children thereafter.
Kamla although new in their house took over the charge of the house as if working for years in that house. She easily mingled with Roohi with her friendly and caring nature impressing Tara who needs someone better than her husband to look after her to concentrate more on her career, she completely handed over Roohi's charge to her. Kamla was not like usual maids she had basic education, knew driving, understood nutritional requirement of children and was soft spoken. She remained properly dressed in a Saree ,her hairs oiled and set with center partition, applied fairness cream to lighten her complexion ,wears lots of bangles in both hands and had special handmade slippers gifted by someone.She looked more like a government school teacher than a maid.
Shekhar could concentrate more on her writing having her with Roohi which was the reason he remained mostly in his study room after she took the charge. Kamla was equally worried since the absence of Roohi. " We have complained to the police, they are searching for her and they will come here to record your statement. O! Roohi...." Tara resort to crying again. Shekhar hugged and console her. Tara never experienced such warmth in his embrace from almost a decade actually he never embraced her in all these years. We often come closer if our pains are same and both of them were in a same position.
Later in the evening a constable came and recorded Kamla's statement, " When did you noticed that Roohi was missing? asked the constable in firm voice. " I... I ... noticed when madam become unconscious," she answered hurriedly. " OK ! Listen don't go anywhere until baby was recovered," he turned towards Shekhar," Sir! inform us if you receive any call for ransom don't try to negotiate yourself it could be dangerous for her life." He left the house increasing their worries. Crimes against children are increasing day by day all bad thoughts started coming in their minds.
' Love tortures more than law books,' Cyrus said to himself while sitting in his room with packed backs. "Should I go to her when she is happy with Vijay a handsome crime reporter, why the hell he only wants her to be his companion ? Don't he know that crime reporting is a dangerous job and girls are at risk at such crime scenes. But I know Jennifer herself would have chosen him. Her liking for adventure would kill me one day with worry. She is not picking her phone should I go or should I not." He was sandwiched between his heart and mind. Heart wanted to be with her while mind advising him to forget her as she loved Vijay.
" Jennifer I think you are not all right. I should drop you at your home and go alone for this assignment," Vijay's voice showed that he was concerned about her. " No... no... I am all right, this is a big investigative reporting I was craving for such an assignment for a long time.I will definitely go to Mumbai." She wiped off her tears and lit a cigarette coincidentally radio played ' Mein zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya har fiqr ko Duaen mein utada chala gaya' from the movie Hum Dono when she blew a cloud of smoke.They were going to Mumbai to investigate about the cases of child trafficking in Mumbai. Vijay had some leads from his sources that children between 8 to 12 years were being kidnapped and sold to gulf countries. The gang planted their members as security guards,maids,housekeeper,laundryman,etc, in houses with children. These members kidnapped the child whenever they got the chance without coming under police scanner. Some believes that police was also had hand in gloves relationship with this racket.
Vijay and Jennifer's itinerary included meeting with inspector Tawde, parents of some victims and his sources in police and underworld as he doubts hands of some politicians. This was a big story the biggest in Jennifer's career and it has the kind of thrill she always wanted. She befriended Vijay for the same reason to get the name and fame she deserved.
After losing battle with his heart Cyrus decided to go to Kochi and sort out differences between them. He called her room partner as she was not picking the phone. Her room partner told him that she was headed to Mumbai with Vijay in evening flight. " Destiny have always snatched what I liked but this time I will not let Vijay to grab my love." This was first time he admitted that he loved her. He took the next flight to Mumbai for confessing his love.
"Where is mummy and papa? " She asked as she woke up from sleep. He gave her milk mixed with sedatives as ordered by her. When she fell asleep, he received a phone from boss. Boss telephoned him for some instructions, "the time to deliver this 'Samaan' has not came yet be extra cautious police is searching hard for her," " Aap bhool gaye kya police to apni jeb mein hai?( Have you forgotten the police is in our pockets)" he said confidently and disconnected the phone.
Nice. Good creative writing. Can't wait to see how Bindu carries this forward. I love how each of us is bringing a distinct flavour.
Ah! The mystery deepens and the plot thickens! :-) Well done, Cifar! Now eager to read Bindu's installment!
Nice Cifar..... You have build up the tension well. Going to read the other part.