Never enough beads! We've got our top picks for where you can buy beads and other jewelry making supplies in and around Houston. If you know of any bead shops we missed, please email us at hello@createwhimsy.com. And, if any of these amazing places have closed, please let us know so we can keep our list up-to-date. Here's our list of bead shops in and around Houston.
Beadoholique Bead Shop has everything you need to indulge your inner addiction to beads and more! They offer classes to help you learn new techniques, as well as have a broad variety of gemstones, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass and seed beads. Find a selection of metals and metal work tools.
Nova Beads and Creations is a retail bead store located in the beautiful historic Heights in Houston, Texas. They carry a wide variety of beads in their shop, including semiprecious gemstones, freshwater pearls, shell, horn, bone, wood, glass and crystal from all over the world. They also carry sterling silver, gold-filled and plated findings, as well as a full line of cord and stringing and all the tools you need for working with beaded jewelry. You'll find an exciting array of classes and workshops throughout the year. From beginning stringing and wire wrapping to traditional knotting and more, the classes teach skills that you can use to follow patterns or take off on your own creative journey. They cater to birthday parties, bridal showers and many other beading party events.
My Flaming Heart isn't a typical bead store. You'll find an eclectic mix of vintage inspired clothes, handmade jewelry, vintage cowboy boots and a curated selection of beads and charms.
Gem and Bead Gallery has all of the supplies any jewelry DIYer would be looking for. From gems and gemstones, to beads and jewelry making supplies, you'll be inspired to create your one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Looking to learn more? They offer a selection of classes.
At 1960 Beads, create a look that's unique you with one-of-a-kind jewelry. Whether you are a novice or experienced reader, they've got the supplies and classes for you. From gemstones to fresh water pearls, and a large selection of beads and findings, you'll be able to create a statement piece of jewelry.
Bead and Bead has a large selection of beads and accessories for jewelry makers of all skills. Not sure what to buy? Their staff will help you make sure you love your selections and you have all of the supplies and tools to make your own custom creation.
Tiny Dog Seed Beads is tucked inside the Market Place Antiques and Collectibles. They carry a comprehensive collection of Toho, Matsuno and Miyuki Japanese seed beads, and cater to the serious seed bead weaver. Looking for some advice or instruction? Stop by when they are open to get your questions answered.
Big Stone Inc.https://www.bigstoneinc.com/ has an extensive selection of Swarovski crystals, in a variety of shapes and sizes. Visit their store to be delighted by the sparkle and shine of the crystals, as well as browse through their selection of findings and other tools and supplies to make your next blingy, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.
Antiques, Beads & Crafty People will help you create your unique jewelry from their selection of seed beads, stone beads, Swarovski crystals and, if you need assistance, will help you repair a loved piece. They offer tools, wire and classes, too.
Check out all of the other creative places to shop and see in and around Houston.
Plan your own bead shop hop around Houston to be inspired for your next jewelry project.


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from django.test import SimpleTestCase
from casexml.apps.case.templatetags.case_tags import normalize_date
from datetime import date, datetime

class TestCaseTags(SimpleTestCase):

    def test_normalize_date(self):
        self.assertIsInstance(normalize_date(date.today()), datetime)
        self.assertIsInstance(normalize_date(datetime.utcnow()), datetime)
        self.assertEqual(normalize_date('123'), '123')

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Re: Reasons for not providing breast prosthetic services to transwomen.
In a recent OIA response, you stated that your policy is that breast prosthetic services are only provided to transwomen in the context of cancer treatment but not for the purposes of gender reassignment.
What are your reasons for not providing such access for gender reassignment?
Thank you for your request for official information, received by Capital & Coast District Health Board on 19 April 2018.
Your request has been received and logged. As required under the Official Information Act 1982, we will respond to your request within 20 working days. You should receive a response on or before 18 May 2018.
Operations in response to your query of 18 April 2018.
Thank you for your response. That clarifies the surgical aspect but I was also seeking information about non-surgically inserted breastforms that transwomen commonly wear prior to or instead of surgery.
I will send your query on for further clarification.
I am waiting on some information so that CCDHB can respond to your request. I expect that this will be available early next week.
Sharon Porter-Ritchie on extension 4577.
Yes you should receive a response within the next 2 days. My apologies for the delay.
which arose from a previous Official Information Act request.


Yes, today is the last day of June and tomorrow is the first day of July. But, with Stampin' Up it is so much more. There are some amazing promotions happening right now.
Today is your last day to earn extra stampin' rewards through the We Heart Hosts promotion. You do not have to host an event to be qualified for this promotion. Any order over 150 CSV (which in the US is $150) will earn you Stampin' Rewards or FREE products. During this promotion, any order over $350.00 will earn you an extra $35.00 of Stampin' Rewards. That is in addition to your regular Stampin' Rewards. But, that ends today.
Today only there is a Pamper Pumpkin Special. New US customers who subscribe today, by 11:59pm MT pay only $5 for their first month and only $19.95 for additional months. That price includes shipping. If you were ever thinking about trying out Paper Pumpkin, this is a great time to try. I've never seem a better deal. Even when there was a buy 1 month get the second month free deal, that was only 50% off. This is 75% off your first month. And, if you don't love it, there is no pressure to continue. Subscriptions can be suspended or cancelled at any time. Why not join today? My Paper Pumpkin subscribers also get a membership to a private Facebook group and some alternate project ideas.
Bonus Day are here again. For every $50.00 you spend in July (before tax and shipping), you earn a $5.00 coupon you can use on your orders in August. There will be an early release new bundle from the holiday catalog that you can order in August and use your Bonus Days coupons toward if you so desire.
Speaking of holiday catalogs, I can make my customer list for the Holiday Catalog in July. Every customer who has placed an order or attended a class in 2017, will receive a Holiday Catalog for free. If you would like a 2017 Holiday Catalog and you haven't placed an order in 2017, you can place your order before July 31 and I will put you on the mailing list. Catalogs will be mailed from the Stampin' Up home office around August 7 and will take 2-3 weeks to arrive at your home.
Those who join in July will receive a bonus FREE essentials pack. Not only will you get $125 of Stampin' Up product of your choice for $99 (includes shipping) and $50 worth of business supplies, you will also receive a FREE essentials pack that will include 2 size D blocks, paper snips, SNAIL adhesive, grid paper, a bone folder, and the Carols of Christmas stamp set.
Besides all the amazing stuff that you will get in the Starter Kit, you will also have access to the Demonstrator website, training from Stampin' Up, a wide family of stampin' Up demonstrators who provide support, encouragement, and a creative boost, and more.
If you join my team, you will become a GRRRace Inker and have access to a private Facebook page, team training, a team newsletter, occasional SWAPS, opportunities provided by my uplines, and access to me for questions, support, etc.
If you enjoy my posts, sign up by email so you don't miss any when I post. Sign up for my newsletter, to receive updates on specials and upcoming events. If you live in the USA, to shop for Stampin' Up products or to join my team and become a GRRRace Inker, click on the buttons below.
It's Thursday and time for another video. This Thursday happens to be the fifth Thursday of the month, so I get to pick which stamp set we get to play with today. I've decided to use fifth Thursday videos to teach a technique. Today we made a shaker card.
If you really want to check out Take 1 and see what happens when I'm trying to work out a card live on video, you can watch it here.
To see Take 2, watch the video below. This shows the technique after I've had time to practice and use both the grid paper and Stamp-a-ma-jig. Check out the video to see how I made today's card.
I love the Cool Treats stamp set and the way you can easily add detail and shading to your images.
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Today I pulled out the Cool Treat stamp set and Frozen Treats thinlits to play with for this challenge. I absolutely love this set and to tell the truth, I got a little hungry for ice cream while I was creating it and am getting a little ice cream craving right now as I'm preparing this post. Good thing I decided to make it a birthday card. Ice cream will probably be allowed as a birthday treat if my recipient gets an ice cream craving after opening their card. :) I know this is retired DSP, but the good news is that you can use the stamp set and recreate the images if you want. I tried to use the same colors to recreate the ice cream cone I added to the front of the card. Can you find it's twin on the paper? I know my waffle pattern on the cone is darker than the picture, but I wanted to be sure it stood out. That is such a fun thinlit.
I wasn't happy with the stark white background of the inside, so I added a bit of sponging in the same color as the inside ice cream, Powder Pink. I think it softened the inside of the card. What do you thinit?


Live Your Vision. One wash at a time.
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You're a doer. An action taker.
Not just someone who plays one on TV. That means living up to your values and being deeply connected to the people and places around you.
But you're also human. And living in the #real world. You've got responsibilities, like paying the bills, showing up to your niece's recitals and, yeah, doing laundry.
So while you'd love to "be green" or "save the world," you don't always have time to Do It All. Convenience sometimes beats your moral compass.
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Going Back Home je kompilační album chicagského bluesového hudebníka Howlin' Wolfa. Bylo vydáno v roce 1971 a obsahuje singly z let 1948-1958.

Seznam skladeb
 "Saddle My Pony" (2:34)
 "Worried All the Time" (3:09)
 "Howlin' Wolf Boogie" (2:39)
 "The Wolf Is at Your Door" (3:06)
 "My Last Affair" (2:57)
 "Oh Red!" (2:36)
 "Mr. Highway Man" (2:49)
 "Gettin' Old and Grey" (2:39)
 "Come to Me Baby" (2:27)
 "Don't Mess with Me Baby" (2:39)
 "So Glad" (2:12)
 "My Life" (3:09)
 "Going Back Home" (2:46)
 "I Didn't Know" (2:28)
 "Howlin' Blues" (2:48)
 "I Better Go Now" (2:47)

Reference

Kompilační alba z roku 1971
Alba v angličtině

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Home » Uncategorized » Want to know about PA programs around the world?
Want to know about PA programs around the world?
Check out our list of International programs! If you know of a new program in development or one not on our list, please let us know.
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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones ready new full-length?
on May 12, 2009, 10:05am
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have seemingly done it all since reuniting some 16 months ago – queue flashbacks of two Hometown Throwdowns, an extensive North American trek with Dropkick Murphys and the release of the B-sides comp., Medium Rare. Well, that is everything except the release of a brand new LP.
Wait . . . what's that? Have I spoken too soon?
Per the Bosstones' MySpace:
We have been busy for quite a while now writing songs and recording demos for a new MMB full-length. In June we will begin recording the album in Los Angeles with our good friend Ted Hutt on board as Producer. The process to this point has been really fun and we currently have 20 or so new songs in the works.
The album would mark the band's first new full-length since 2002's A Jackknife To A Swan. No word on whether "Impossible Dream" and "Next to Nothing", two new songs, which were released on a on a new 7″ in January, and still streaming on MySpace, will be included. However, we do know the Bosstones will be hitting the road this summer, at least for four dates.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones 2009 Tour Dates:
07/09 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues *
07/10 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore *
07/11 – Victoria, BC @ Victoria's 10th Anniversary Ska Fest
07/12 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDO *
* = Voodoo Glow Skulls
Album Review: Neil Young – Fork in the Road
The mystery of Yeasayer's upcoming album

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La'Porsha Renae Jennings is an American R&B/Soul singer, who rose to fame after winning second place on American Idol.
La'Porsha Renae Jennings is an American R&B/Soul singer from Mississippi. She is the runner-up of American Idol's 2016 edition.
After graduation, a 22-years Renae became a victim of domestic abuse. After one year she divorced her husband and left with her one-month-old daughter. Due to the contest, La'Porsha gained a lot of attention from mass media, both positive and negative. Notably, people accused the singer of racism after misinterpreting a tweet.
La'Porsha entered the contest with Radiohead's Creep and finished with The Animals' The House of the Rising Sun. She demonstrated true versatility, performing songs from a wide range of artists, from Marvin Gaye to Rihanna.
After her astonishing performances at the American Idol, Renae signed with Big Machine and Motown Records. Her debut single, Battles, peaked at number 22 on Billboard's R&B Singles chart. A remix of the song became the theme of the United States Women's Gymnastic Team for the Summer Olympics. Furthermore, the lead single from her upcoming album came out later that year. Good Woman reached number 6 on the US Adult R&B chart. The empowering, female-friendly song received great reviews. La'Porsha's debut album, Already All Ready, was released in March 2017.


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Pakistan urges...
Pakistan urges equitable, non-discrimitory criteria for NSG
| 17 Dec 2016 12:00 AM GMT
Islamabad, Dec 16: Pakistan has emphasized its eligibility to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, saying it was critical to adopt an equitable criteria. Speaking at the UN Security Council on Thursday, the acting Pakistani Permanent Representative to the UN, beel Munir, was quoted by Dawn saying that Pakistan had taken a series of steps that fully qualify it for joining the NSG.
He underscored Pakistan's commitment to its non-proliferation obligations, saying it had been a consistent supporter of the objectives of resolution 1540 (2004), which affirms that the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery constitutes a threat to intertiol peace and security. "Our commitment to its implementation has remained second to none," he said in a debate on stopping the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non State actors.
"It is in the interest of all states to prevent proliferation of WMDs to states as well as non state actors." The Pakistani representative also cautioned against the grant of waivers to the long held non-proliferation norms and rules as such a move carries obvious proliferation risks and also threaten regiol strategic stability.
Underscoring Pakistan's fulfilment of its non proliferation obligations, he noted the adoption of several measures, including a comprehensive export control regime and a unilateral moratorium on nuclear testing, which it was prepared to translate into a bilateral arrangement with India. (IANS)


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The unit contains an internal laundry and a back to base alarm system. There is an undercover security car space and the building includes a swimming pool. The property fronts directly onto Millennium Parklands with its kilometres of cycling and walking tracks. Located adjacent to the school and only a few minutes from the shopping centre.
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Inspired by the warm, tingling, flushing of cheeks, color moves from one to the next using simple texture and rippled stitches. Each color features a simple and complementary lace stitch, making a lace sampler of sorts, perfect for improving your lacework with a bright and wearable accessory.
The Flush Shawl is a delicate semi-circle shawl worked from the top down, starting with a garter tab cast on and continued from the center out using Pi shaping.
One of the color used in the sample is no longer available; we have made a similar color suggestion in the yarn calculator below.


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Q: How do I get a const_iterator using auto? First question: is it possible to "force" a const_iterator using auto?
For example:
std::map<std::string, int> usa;
//...init usa
auto city_it = usa.find("New York");

I just want to query, instead of changing anything pointed by city_it, so I'd like to have city_it to be map<int>::const_iterator. But by using auto, city_it is the same to the return type of map::find(), which is map<int>::iterator. Any suggestion?

A: Another variation using auto (keeping both a mutable usa and a const usa):
map<std::string, int> usa;
//...init usa
const auto &const_usa = usa;
auto city_it = const_usa.find("New York");

If you don't need the map to be mutable at all after init there are some other options.
you can define usa as const and init it with a function call:
const map<std::string, int> usa = init_usa();
auto city_it = usa.find("New York");

or using a lambda to init a const map:
const auto usa = [&]()->const map<std::string, int>
   {
   map<std::string, int> usa;
   //...init usa
   return usa;
   }();
auto city_it = usa.find("New York");

A: In C++11, you can do this:
decltype(usa)::const_iterator city_it = usa.find("New York");

A: Sorry, but I just think the best suggestion is not using auto at all, since you want to perform a (implicitly valid) type conversion. auto is meant for deducing the exact type, which is not what you want here.
Just write it this way:
std::map<std::string, int>::const_iterator city_it = usa.find("New York");

As correctly pointed out by MooingDuck, using type aliases can improve the readability and maintainability of your code:
typedef std::map<std::string, int> my_map;
my_map::const_iterator city_it = usa.find("New York");

A: Since C++17 you can use std::as_const like this:
#include <utility>

// ...

auto city_it = std::as_const(usa).find("New York");

A: A clean solution is to work with a const reference to the otherwise modifiable map:
const auto &const_usa = usa;
auto city_it = const_usa.find("New York");

This will make sure you can't modify const_usa, and will use const iterators.

A: This isn't a drastically different take on conversion to const in comparision to @Jollymorphic's answer, but I think that having a utility one-liner function like this is handy:
template<class T> T const& constant(T& v){ return v; }

Which makes the conversion much more appealing to the eye:
auto it = constant(usa).find("New York");
// other solutions for direct lengths comparision
std::map<std::string, int>::const_iterator city_it = usa.find("New York");
auto city_it = const_cast<const std::map<std::string, int>&>(usa).find("New York");

Well, I'd say, bigger isn't always better. You can of course choose the name of the function according to your preferences - as_const or just const_ are possible alternatives.

A: I'm not in a position to test this right now, but I think it'll do the trick:
auto city_it = const_cast< const map<int> & >(usa).find("New York");

A: You can use auto to "track" a type or "deduce" a type:

// deduce
auto city_it = usa.find("New York");

// track
auto city_it = std::map<int>::const_iterator( usa.find("New York"));

Also, watch is modern c++ style talks by Herb Sutter, which covers most of these type deductions guidance.
https://youtu.be/xnqTKD8uD64

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NBBC is highly committed to raising levels of fitness and wellbeing across the borough and cycling is one of the many activities we encourage.
This commitment has been demonstrated in many ways, including our work with partners to deliver a first class cycle way in the north of Nuneaton with a total of £932,401 being spent.
Our Parks & Countryside and Sports Development teams are actively involved with developing cycling and encouraging further take up of this activity, but like all other local authorities, we are subject to significant budget cuts resulting from changes in government funding.
We constantly review our services to ensure that we maximise our resources, ensuring that we focus on our priorities and service impact. As part of this on-going process, our Sports Development Team recently took advantage of an opportunity to free up some resource within its service by transferring responsibility for the secretarial support for the local cycle forum over to Warwickshire County Council (WCC), the lead agency for highways.
"The Borough Council has been providing secretarial support to the local cycle forum since 2014 but as WCC already undertakes this work for Stratford and other Warwickshire districts, it makes total sense for us to take advantage of this service too.