June 2007

Sweet Tooth- The Smiley Collection

Jewelry inspired by email and IM. Visit http://www.sweettoothdesigns.com/showitems.asp?deptcode1=506 for more!
$65 sterling silver necklaces


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Battery Tester Project

Dry Cell and rechargable battery tester electronic project

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Practical Constructional Amplifier Projects for Electronics Enthusiasts

Practical Constructional Amplifier Projects for Electronics Enthusiasts

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Download your own free electronics design software

Free electronics design software - PCB layout, circuit analysis and simulation and other softwares.

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Build your own CAB #11 - Event Aggregator

I will finish "Build your own CAB" at least before Acropolis hits and makes it all obsolete.  In the meantime, check out all the stuff that's gone before:

  1. Preamble
  2. The Humble Dialog Box
  3. Supervising Controller
  4. Passive View
  5. Presentation Model
  6. View to Presenter Communication

Build your own CAB Part #9 - Domain Centric Validation with the Notification Pattern

Buckle up, because this is going to be a long post with more pedantry than you can shake a stick at.  As I was writing this I found some good examples of some of the design principles related to Orthogonal Code, so I made some digressions just to bring up these concepts in the context of real code.  The majority of the sample code is the very validation code we're using on my current project for generic validation, so it better damn well work.  I'm pretty happy with this solution so far, and it's made the validation easy to implement and test.  I promise to make up for the absurd length of this post by taking about a week off from posting starting right now. First, here's the preceding posts:

  1. Preamble
  2. The Humble Dialog Box

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[...] TP-ing in Theory Shaw and the ensuing tour they gave to destroy of architecture island and the Wikitecture [...]

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Cobble stones

jurek d. has added a photo to the pool:

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Plastic Surgery

Ask Dr. Carlos Wolf your questions

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Skin Health and Beauty

Ask Dr. Leslie Baumann your questions

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Roofscape

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What Doesn't Make an Icon

Why some designs remain in production while others disappear

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What's New for Commerce Server Documentation?

I just finished getting my chm file using PackageThis and going through it to find new and exciting information. So, here is what I have found so far:

  1. Commerce Server Staging API documentation
  2. Commerce Server Staging XML Configuration of Business Data
  3. Commerce Server System Database tables are explained and documented a much needed help section.
  4. Site Packer ini file explained including the BizData ini
  5. I see that Migrating chm is now part of the documentation this should make things easier

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Time Delay Circuit Using 555 Timer

This time delay circuit uses a 555 timer which can be used with other application circuits if a pulse need be delayed before being used for the next process.

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Fashion Tips For Teenage Girls

When it comes to the life of a teenage girl, fashion is of primary concern. Whether it is in school, hanging out with friends, or going to the mall, teenage girls are surrounded by fashion. Magazines instruct on all of the various trends and television ads are overflowing with products to buy, shoes to wear, and new clothing lines. It's enough to make a teenage girl's head spin. Here are some basic fashion tips that will help ensure that every teenage girl is not only looking her best, but feeling her best as well. First, everyone agrees that there is a strong message being sent to teenage girls that they need to be pencil thin. It is important to realize that as a teenager, you are still growing. Your body has not finished developing and your teenage years are not the time when you should be attempting any fad diets. The images that are displayed in fashion magazines have been airbrushed and every fashion model will tell you that they do not look exactly as they appear in magazines. Tyra Banks is a good example of that. The first fashion tip to be addressed is that of your weight and body image. You must be careful not to engage in crash diets, or practices that will have a negative impact on your health. Eating right, exercising daily, and avoiding harmful substances suc...

Fashion clothing tips for short women

Petite curvaceous (short) women definitely need to elongate their body using their clothing style for minimizing the volume. This is the general rule for the women owning this type of figure. In order to cover the faults of a figure not belonging to a tall, skinny 'giraffe' type model, you need to follow some essential tricks.Fashion Tip no. 1- Your aim is to elongate your body. The most frequent mistake petite women making in terms of clothing is cutting their bodies by using pieces of clothes as jackets and belts in the wrong proportions. Wearing large belts on top of pants or skirts together with blouses of different color is not the best choice as it cuts the body in two parts, drawing attention to the shortness of the figure.Fashion Tip no. 2- You should also avoid wearing extra fabric around the waist. You already possess a good amount of volume in this area and the last thing you need adding some more.Fashion Tip no. 3- A false myth is the idea that very long skirts make your legs look long. Very long, baggy skirts make your legs look shorter. Long skirts may make you look taller if they go down to the ankle level and if they are straight. Fashion T...

The Baby Doll Nightie Is Coming Back Into Fashion

Lingerie has been a very important part of a woman's wardrobe for centuries. Though the style of lingerie changed and evolved over the years, they still constitute the aura of allure and attraction that women love. Baby doll outfits have been in vogue for decades but earlier they were not as revealing as they are today. The Baby Doll unites the sexuality of a woman, with the innocence of a child. This special lingerie features a built in bra with a flowing material around the lower half. In the earlier times in was the ideal garment to be worn at beaches and swimming pools. Today the baby doll outfit is popularly worn as a nightgown. The top half gives shape to the cups of the bust and the lower half is a skirt. They have matching panties also available with baby doll garments, which can be bought separately if not attached with the garment. To make the outfit look sexier, it is available in lace, satin, silk, ribbon, chiffon, mesh, with small bows and buckles on it, for special effect. Baby doll outfits are available in a range of materials, colors, designs, sizes and shapes. Most of them are usually sleeveless, but nowadays, they are available in spaghetti straps as well...

The Changing Fashions In Haircuts

Although fashion is so important to women, the fact is that surprisingly few women understand its workings. Fashions develop, usually with logic, from human nature, from the lives people lead, their needs and desires, sometimes unconscious. A wise man once said that if he could have only one book from which to learn about any era in history, he would not choose a serious scientific study but a book of fashion plates. It is the costumes people wear, their haircuts, accessories and cosmetics that show what they were really like at any time in history. It is generally agreed that women choose their hair styles and their clothes in order to look beautiful, but beauty in fashion is not absolute like beauty in nature. A rose that was beautiful a hundred years ago would still look beautiful today. Although standards in art are less positive than standards in nature, a Renoir painting that was beautiful in his time still looks beautiful to us. But the fashions of past periods which were considered lovely in their own day may look strange, quaint, or even grotesque to us. The lack of an absolute standard for fashions is proved by the fact that as fashions in hair styles and clothes change, women adopt or adapt each of them in turn and still always succeed in looking well. During Wo...

Dresses To fit Every Body figure

The mindset of most people would be that you are body beautiful if you have a slim figure. Each of us is beautiful in our own way and every body type can be flattered with the right dress to best complement that particular body figure. Dressing up is all about enhancing strong body features while hiding certain flaws. Heavy bottomed women can balance their figures by selecting dresses that glide over their body's lower half. If your problem is having flabby arms you don't always have to be wearing sleeves to cover them up. You can always add some sexy element with sleeves that have slits or splits. Petite women can have a leaner and longer line, by wearing empire waist cut clothes to give the illusion of added height. Dark colored dresses are most ideal for plus size women to shed off pounds on their look. Large prints on a fabric with a dark background would still be flattering as well. For women who find their legs unattractive to show off it doesn't mean that they'll forever be hiding them under a pair of pants. You can always wear a dress or a skirt that goes mid-calf or longer ones for extra coverage. Vibrant colors will give it a sensual appeal. Wide shoulders shouldn't bother if you look for dresses that have oversized details. An A-line cut or one with a wide hem c...

Dressing Up For Parties

Women enjoy gracing events whether it's a simple garden party gathering members of the extended family or for a special gala event that requires some formal wear. The women's basic concern here is the ensemble or the outfit that would be appropriate for whatever type of party. Of course, women would want to look stunning and attractive in whatever it is that they are wearing, drawing the admiration and attention of the men as well as be the envy of other women.If you will get to observe how a woman practically prepares before attending any party you will come to realize that it takes a lot of pondering upon before finally deciding on the perfect outfit they think is most flattering and appropriate. Many women would even complain all the time that they haven't got a single outfit to wear or that they wouldn't want to be seen wearing the same outfit again for fear of being labeled an "outfit repeater." Oh well, women are like that but quite often they don't realize that they have something in their closets that they could actually put together to create a great-looking ensemble.When you will just be attending an office affair, don't go to the party in a seductive or sexy dress that would actually seem inappropriate. Of course, don't go in a suit as well as it'll make you loo...

Common Fashion Mistakes

Not all of us are blessed with the ability and the talent to create a great looking outfit every time that will make us look our shining best. In fact, your fashion sense basically is something that you acquire and develop through the years based on your preferences, the influences you get from family, friends and others and the inspiration that you get from other people's sense of style. No matter how much we may try to keep ourselves updated with the latest trends and reading on lots of materials to know more about flattering our figures and dressing up, there are common fashion mistakes that we seem to commit over and over again. Here are some of these mistakes.Wearing accessories is important most especially if you are wearing something simple because the embellishments actually accent your outfit. A common mistake that many people commit though is wearing too much of them. Glitz and shine can definitely glam up your look but there is such a thing as being too overwhelming. This goes for all whether its jewelry, beadwork on clothes, lacework, etc. For example fancy and complicated bead work on the chest area of a top can emphasize a woman's breast and those who are heavy on the bust wouldn't want this.Showing too much skin can make you look more like a slut instead of ...

Hot Fashion For Women

Women are directly linked with fashion. It would be right to say that the word fashion is synonyms to woman. It is something more than wearing clothing. If you are an urban beauty, the fashion trend and style should go well and that too in advance with you. Few of the factors that define your fashion statement are body frame, skin tone, level of comfort and personal attitude. So beautiful ladies, come on, lets have a feel according to your body frame, skin tone and after all your level of comfort.Body Frame- Are you a plump women, if yes, try avoiding sleeveless cuts. Choose dark color clothing rather than lighter shades. Or prefer over a range of dull colors like dull blue or dirty blue. If you wear small prints and vertical line prints, you will look slimmer. If you have extra pounds in you, avoid kota sarees and cotton sarees and stick to Chiffon and Georgette Sarees. Choose beige and fawn colors, if you have a medium structure. In case of blouses, try on nets as these are of great help in disguising physical flaws. Thin women, cheer up, you will look gorgeous in all the color ranges. All the colors and shades will suits on you. You also can try on sleeveless, deep cuts and strapped blouses. Skin Tone- If you have fair complexion, gold with a blend of copper will ma...

Current Fashion Trends for Girls

As teenage girls, we always want to look our best. But fashion changes so quickly that it is hard to keep up. What was fashionable two seasons ago may sometimes be out of date today. Lets look at some of the current trends, and you can look like a movie star whether you actually are one or not.The latest fashion trend for girls are dresses. Unlike past years when pants were fashionable, now girls are invited to be feminine and pretty. There are numerous dress styles that are currently popular in the fashion world. Choose a style that flatters your figure no matter what your shape. Styles are not the only options. This year there are prints, metallics, batiks, and assorted other fabric options as well. No matter what your preferences are, you are sure to find a dress that is perfect for you.The first dress style we will look at is the shirt dress. This dress type is so named because it is similar to a man's shirt, and include a collar, cuffed sleeves, and a button front. These dresses are usually made out of cotton or some other crisp fabric and have a loose fit. A belt usually used to give definition to the waist area. These dresses will fit most figures w...

The changing fashions in Hair Cuts

Although fashion is so important to women, the fact is that surprisingly few women understand its workings. Fashions develop, usually with logic, from human nature, from the lives people lead, their needs and desires, sometimes unconscious.A wise man once said that if he could have only one book from which to learn about any era in history, he would not choose a serious scientific study but a book of fashion plates. It is the costumes people wear, their haircuts, accessories and cosmetics that show what they were really like at any time in history.It is generally agreed that women choose their hair styles and their clothes in order to look beautiful, but beauty in fashion is not absolute like beauty in nature. A rose that was beautiful a hundred years ago would still look beautiful today.Although standards in art are less positive than standards in nature, a Renoir painting that was beautiful in his time still looks beautiful to us. But the fashions of past periods which were considered lovely in their own day may look strange, quaint, or even grotesque to us.The lack of an absolute standard for fashions is proved by the fact that as fashions in hair styles and clothes change, women adopt or adapt each of them in turn and still always succeed in looking well.During World ...

Fashion Tips For Teenage Girls

When it comes to the life of a teenage girl, fashion is of primary concern. Whether it is in school, hanging out with friends, or going to the mall, teenage girls are surrounded by fashion. Magazines instruct on all of the various trends and television ads are overflowing with products to buy, shoes to wear, and new clothing lines. It's enough to make a teenage girl's head spin. Here are some basic fashion tips that will help ensure that every teenage girl is not only looking her best, but feeling her best as well. First, everyone agrees that there is a strong message being sent to teenage girls that they need to be pencil thin. It is important to realize that as a teenager, you are still growing. Your body has not finished developing and your teenage years are not the time when you should be attempting any fad diets. The images that are displayed in fashion magazines have been airbrushed and every fashion model will tell you that they do not look exactly as they appear in magazines. Tyra Banks is a good example of that. The first fashion tip to be addressed is that of your weight and body image. You must be careful not to engage in crash diets, or practices that will have a negative impact on your health. Eating right, exercising daily, and avoiding harmful substances suc...

Fashion Tips for Teenage Guys

Being a teenager is never easy, and for most guys knowing the ins and outs of the fashion world may seem like a puzzle that you aren't capable of solving. Knowing what to wear can be troublesome for guys, especially since your wardrobe may be the last priority on your list. However, you don't have to give up and surrender to the jeans and white tee-shirt look. There are a number of styles that look great on teen guys and will help bring out your inner characteristics and traits. The first rule of fashion for teen guys is that you must be comfortable. Teenagers often are exposed to uncomfortable situations. You are going through changes, your life is filled with many activities, and let's face it- you are very busy. If your fashion isn't comfortable, you won't be happy. There is great pressure to wear fashion that is 'name brand' only. However, if you find that wearing those brand names isn't really what you want to wear, then don't do it. Peer pressure is a very strong force, but you should realize that your fashion is an expression of who you are. If you don't feel that you are a 'name brand' then don't wear it. Ask yourself, what clothes make you happy, or do you feel the most comfortable in. Also, when choosing your fashion wardrobe, it is important to look at your pers...

Current Fashions

we always want to look our best. But fashion changes so quickly that it is hard to keep up. What was fashionable two seasons ago may sometimes be out of date today. Lets look at some of the current trends, and you can look like a movie star whether you actually are one or not. The latest fashion trend for women are dresses. Unlike past years when pants were fashionable, now women are invited to be feminine and pretty. There are numerous dress styles that are currently popular in the fashion world. Choose a style that flatters your figure no matter what your shape. Styles are not the only options. This year there are prints, metallics, batiks, and assorted other fabric options as well. No matter what your preferences are, you are sure to find a dress that is perfect for you. The first dress style we will look at is the shirt dress. This dress type is so named because it is similar to a man's shirt, and include a collar, cuffed sleeves, and a button front. These dresses are usually made out of cotton or some other crisp fabric and have a loose fit. A belt usually used to give definition to the waist area. These dresses will fit most figures well. Baby doll dresses are also popular right now, partially thanks to Paris Hilton. This dress type is similar to nightwear or neglige...

What is Fashion

What is fashionable these days? Taking everything into consideration, the outward and inward body plus, the cleanliness of the body, fashion is a personal decision. Sure, one can get help from many different sources, but one must make the choice on how they apply the fashion to themselves so that one can be her own person. Women's fashion is something that is growing every day. Fashion is so many things, no one person could define. Fashion is the way one dresses. It could be feminine, sporty, masculine, or anything else. It is the way one chooses to style their hair. Short, long, straight, curly, or any color you want. Fashion is the way one applies make up. One can choose to have heavy makeup, light make up, costume make up, or no makeup at all. Fashion is the way one acts. A woman with integrity, who knows how to stand up for herself; a woman who is polite, but firm; a woman who knows how to lead and to follow; and, a woman who knows the right people to associate with. Fashion is an everyday woman as well as the celebrity or model. Fashion is the way one takes care of them such as a woman who knows how to be naturally beautiful by following basic hygiene rules like taking showers, brushing teeth, and just keeping healthy. Fashion is how you portray yourself to others. Mo...

Service Pack 1 for Commerce Server 2007 is now available

I just got news from my friends at Microsoft that they have announce Service Pack 1 for Commerce Server 2007! This release adds support for running Commerce Server 2007 Developer Edition and the business user applications on Windows Vista.  There are also performance and security enhancements as well as fixes for several known issues.  To download the bits, please go to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=748049C5-A9BF-4AEC-91A0-AFE2DE0BF860&displaylang=en An updated version of the Partner SDK is also available http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=BDEA4873-2C06-4C7F-AD51-830A0309FECC&displaylang=en   I was going to yell and say Yahoo but then again that would be helping the competition :), I whish Live would have something cheery.

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