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Set in a dystopian future where corporate brands have created a disillusioned population, one man’s effort to unlock the truth behind the conspiracy will lead to an epic battle with hidden forces that control the world. This is the official description for the sci-fi thriller Branded looks to unlock the very conspiracy featured in the film. Thanks to a proactive reader of the site, we now have much more to go on. Get the details after the break.
So far, the viral campaign has stuck to mostly QR codes and cryptic emails about the conspiracy, and all we’ve really gotten is the film’s official website and a new clip. Fortunately, MovieViral reader Louis Collins discovered a pattern in the QR code URLs. You can put in different numbers into the URL uqr.me/branded/qr/code0XX (just replace the X’s) and get a lot more content, all redirected through the Branded website. Below is a breakdown of what we found so far. All the ads are for fake companies, and anything not hosted on the film’s website is notated.
001 – Photo of bus ad for the (fake) Russian television reality series “Extreme Cosmetika”.
003 – Article about KFC’s Double Down Sandwich being the unhealthiest sandwich ever. [FiveThirtyEight]
004 – Wikipedia page for Subliminal Advertising, specifically the “Academics” section. [Wikipedia]
005 – Index page for links on Sylphs and Chemtrails. [Educate Yourself]
006 – Link dump of articles on Bilderberg 2012, which you can learn about objectively here. [Infowars]
007 – Image from film with Ed Stoppard’s character Misha Galkin receiving a European Ad Award.
008 – “Achtung airlines” ad image, where the captain and flight attendants are all plump.
009 – Foreign ad image for “Burgers”, as featured in the film’s trailer.
010 – A weird ad image for Adidas parody “Obbidas”.
011 – Countdown to “next layer of the conspiracy” on July 12th.
012 – Pretty badass poster size promotional image for the film.
013 – Russian commercial for “Extreme Cosmetika”.
014 – Ad image for something called “LA Alligator”.
015 – Close-up photo of a kid eating a big burger.
016 – Another ad for “Obbidas”.
017 – Nude plump lady on an ad for “H&D” (a cosmetics company).
018 – Foreign ad for “Soda Soda”, featuring a plump girl.
019 – Ad for “Vipsache”, featuring a plump couple (noticing a trend?).
020 – Commercial for Death Cow Disease beef tester using the fake commercial in the film’s trailer.
021 – Commercial for sterile diapers (pretty funny).
022 – Stylish ad images for Apple-like company “Yepple”.
023 – More “Yepple” ads.
024 – Cool still from the film, which would make a good Facebook banner.
025 – Another rainy still from the film.
026 – Clip from the film involving cows.
027 – Poster for the film.
030 – The film’s trailer.
034 – Another ad for H&D.
035 – Another ad for H&D.
036 – Creepy film still.
041 – Clip from film that showcases how fat people have gotten.
050 – Branded Facebook page. [Facebook]
056 – An image of packaged salmon from “Shellfish” company that looks…odd (Spill raised?).
057 – An image of canned tuna that has “real drilled flavor”.
058 – A still from the film.
070 – An article claiming The Denver International Airport is evil. [Vigilant Citizen]
082 – A still from the film with Misha blindfolded.
083 – Another film still featuring Misha.
089 – Ad image for HealthHealth.
091 – Ad image for “GiantSoft” (Microsoft parody) featuring a baby with a QR code on its forehead.
092 – Ad image for “GiantSoft” (Microsoft parody) featuring a baby touching a QR code.
093 – Ad image for “GiantSoft” (Microsoft parody) featuring a baby with a QR code on its forehead (faded).
094 – Chart of popular websites and their stances on privacy. [EFF]
096 – Ad image for “The Burger” featuring a nice big belly.
097 – Another ad for “The Burger”, this time with a kid.
Many of the URLs link back to the 011 code page, the Branded Facebook, or the same image featured at a lower number, so I tried not to include all of those. However, they become active down the road.
So, what does this all mean? There’s three goals that I see in this bevy of content. First, there is the regular marketing component, like the Facebook page, trailer, movie stills, and other promotional images. Second, there’s the in-world fake ads. These are clearly meant to show us that this world has made it acceptable, if not preferable, to be fat. The trailer alludes to this as well, as these sinister invisible forces want people to be plump. The reason is not yet known, but I’m sure that’s a major plot point in the film. Third, we have the links to real websites. These are meant to show us that this dystopian future is possible.
The bigger question is, why was it so easy to find all of these links? Was it intentional, or did we just put a dent in Roadside Attractions’ plans to slowly unveil this content leading up to the film’s September 7th theatrical release? Hopefully we’ll know about their plans on July 12th, when the countdown ends. This happens to be the first day of Comic-Con, so I’ll be on the lookout during my on-location coverage.
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Canadian singer/guitarist C.Ross, better known as Chad Ross currently fronts Toronto psych rockers Comet Control (Teepee Records). Ross has spent years navigating the Canadian music scene as the singer/ guitarist for heavy psych rockers Quest for Fire (Teepee), solo acoustic as Nordic Nomadic (Blue Fog, Teepee), a member of legendary garage rock band The Deadly Snakes (In the Red) and a touring member of Vancouver’s Pink Mountaintops. Get your hands on his newest project which branches off from these influences and shows his maturing songcraft into psych-folk territory. “Skull Creator” is available July 13, 2022 as an LP co-release on Atlanta’s Echodelick Records, Canada’s Noise Agony Mayhem and Australia’s Ramble Records. Available digitally on Party Product Records.
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Over the years, scientists have noticed that the Earth’s Moon possesses some peculiar traits.
The Moon is the Solar System’s fifth largest natural satellite. It’s thought to have been formed by a massive collision between the early Earth and a Mars-sized planet.
After further investigation, it was discovered that the Moon is in the incorrect orbit for its size, based on its present presumed density. The core areas of the Moon are less dense than the outer regions, according to astronomical data, leading to the inevitable conclusion that it is hollow.
Cutaway model of a Spaceship Moon, based on speculation.
Some of these ideas are based on the fact that the Moon rings like a bell when meteors strike it. When the Apollo crew released the lunar module after returning to the orbiter on November 20, 1969, the impact with the Moon caused their seismic equipment to report a continuous echo like a bell for more than an hour.
Michael Vasin and Alexander Shcherbakov, members of the Soviet Academy of Sciences at the time, suggested the Spaceship Moon Theory in July 1970.
According to the pseudoscientific notion, the Earth’s moon could be an alien spacecraft. The Moon, according to Vasin and Shcherbakov, is a hollowed-out planetoid made by unknown beings with technology far superior to our own.
Massive devices would have melted rock and created enormous voids within the Moon. The Moon would thus be made up of a hull-like inner shell and a metallic rocky slag outer shell.
After that, the “Spaceship Moon” was put into orbit around the Earth. The increased sightings and photos of UFOs taken by NASA on their moon missions are cited by proponents of this idea.
The moon’s surface is covered in tens of thousands of craters of varied sizes, but they all have the same depth. This suggests to scientists that the surface may be protected from damage by a metallic barrier beneath it.
Asteroids and meteors have been discovered to not only form shallow craters on the Moon’s surface but also to produce a convex floor to the crater, rather than the expected concave, confirming the hypothesis of a solid shell.
The moon is far older than previously thought, possibly even older than the Earth and Sun. The Earth’s oldest age is estimated to be 4.6 billion years, while Moon rocks have been dated to be 5.3 billion years old.
The chemical makeup of the dust on which the rest of the rock differs dramatically from that of the rocks themselves. This suggests that the lunar surface was transferred from another location and deposited on the Moon.
Although some of the Moon’s craters are believed to have formed internally, there is no evidence that the Moon has ever been hot enough to cause volcanic eruptions. Each year, hundreds of moonquakes are observed that aren’t caused by meteor strikes. Some of the quakes appear to be on a regular pattern.
The moon’s crust is significantly tougher than previously thought. It appeared that metal shavings were visible when NASA was videotaped drilling down a few inches into the Moon’s surface.
The only natural satellite in the Solar System with a steady, nearly-perfect circular orbit is Earth’s moon. How can one explain the fact that the moon is just the proper distance from the sun and has precisely the right diameter to totally cover it during an eclipse?
Professional astronomers have gradually been discouraged from looking into a lunar phenomenon that has been recorded for 1,000 years. Transient Lunar Phenomena are short-lived brightness, color, or other changes in the appearance of the lunar surface.
A unique combination of metals is also known to exist on the moon. It contains traces of metals that are not naturally occurring, such as brass, according to Ancient Code. The amount of titanium discovered on the moon is likewise ten times greater than that found on Earth. This ratio is described as “mind-blowing” by scientists.
The mysteries of the moon and the universe are yet unsolved, and what is beyond our planet’s atmosphere may never be found in our lifetime.
With each new thinking, technological innovation, and scientific discovery, the facts, and hypotheses that define the cosmos become more changeable. It’s only a matter of waiting to see what happens next.
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The company possesses own material base necessary for a full complex of performance of design works of any complexity. Own service of the coordination of projects allows to receive accurately and in due time all permissions and coordination during project realization. Among company actives there is all necessary tool, the technician and means of mechanization for independent performance of a complex of civil and erection works on the device of internal and external engineering networks; necessary cars and mechanisms for the device of the bases of installation of metal designs of any complexity, window and door aluminum and reinforced-plastic systems.
The activities of the company are realized on the basis of the following certificates:
- The Certificate ¹ 0455-2009-7814398182-C-3 dated to 04.02.2010 about the permit to implement works which contribute to the safety of capital construction objects. The Certificate was given to LTD «Property Investment Construction Company «NKS» on the basis of the decision of the Non-commercial (Private) Partnership Council «St. Petersburg Builders Union»;
- The Certificate ¹ 0118-2009-7814398182-Ï-31 dated to 25.02.2010 about the permit to implement works, which contribute to the safety of the capital construction objects. The Certificate was given to LTD «Property Investment Construction Company «NKS» on the basis of the decision of the Non-commercial (Private) Partnership Council «the Union of Designers».
- Following the results of 2006 the company is awarded ranks «the Tax bearer of year 2006»
- In 2007 it is awarded «the Ñreator» Petersburg»
- In 2008 the company is awarded by the special diploma of the vice-president of the State Duma in building and ground resources Petrovym S.V.
- In 2009 the Company became the Laureate of the Prize «The Builder of the Year» and of the annual international Prize «The Best Company of the Year». Besides, in 2009 the Company obtained the name of «The Socially Responsible Enterprise».
- In 2010 the company was awarded the international prize «European standards».
Among our customers such known companies as: Swedwood (IKEA), Institute of Problems of Business, holding company "Ladoga", networks of shops "Piaterochka", "Diksi" and "Lenta", design gallery Bulthaup, and also television channel NBN, «Radio the Hit», «Road radio», the company «Bosñh Siemens», company INTERCOS IV (ÌÌÊ), factory «Krasny Vibordjets», factory "Lenpoligraphmash", Joint-Stock Company "Arsenal-real estate", Open Company "SETL-CITY", Joint-Stock Company "Mobidik", Factory «North-Prividy», Joint-Stock Company "Àrkoplast", Open Company "Osobnyak", "Rus-Avto".
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I have never liked Luke 6:20, which says “Congratulations, you poor!” in newer translations. I think that’s demeaning. If I were a poor person, I’d be offended, especially once Luke adds, “For yours is the kingdom of God.” Yippee! I get the kingdom of God—except I have no idea what the kingdom of God is. It sounds like pie in the sky in the great by-and-by. I’d rather have money.
Older versions of the Bible use the words “Blessed are the poor,” but that doesn’t help me much. Blessings don’t buy food or pay rent. When the newer versions changed “blessed” to “congratulations,” this verse went from bad to “worsterest.”
The Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1–12 say, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (emphasis mine). With two to four trillion galaxies in the universe, I have no idea where heaven might be. If I were poor, I would still rather have money.
I think “poor in spirit” means humble. I’m the first to admit that a little more humility wouldn’t hurt me, but the line between humility and weakness can be thin and confusing. Was Jesus humble? I’d say he was when he faced his executioners, but I also see him as a radical revolutionary who stood up to the religious authorities. Read Matthew 23, where Jesus says, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!” (23:13). That’s not very humble.
The phrase “Congratulations, you poor” always makes me wonder why poverty still exists in a world that throws away tons of food daily and has so many rich people with billions of dollars to blow.
I believe we can eliminate poverty and homelessness—if we want. Unfortunately, too many interpret Jesus’s statement that we always have the poor with us in Matthew 26:11, Mark 14:7, and John 12:8 to mean we should let the poor stay that way.
In the 1960s, Lyndon B. Johnson started his War on Poverty, which did well until some rich guys wanted to get richer and make the poor even poorer. Unfortunately, those rich guys are still around.
We need to try again. Research shows that it costs more tax dollars to keep people poor than to give them antipoverty tools. In Orange County, California, it costs nearly $300 million a year to keep people on the streets, but taxpayers would save $42 million if the homeless were given housing and services.
Let’s give poor children an outstanding education instead of the worst our nation has to offer. I have seen programs where the students come to school early and stay late. They are fed three wholesome meals a day and provided with all sorts of services and an outstanding education that moves them out of poverty into a fulfilling life.
We need medical services and medicines that are priced according to a person’s income. I have witnessed middle-class families lose their homes due to the outrageous costs of treating one serious illness.
We need to pay living wages, which amount to about twenty-five dollars an hour and supplemental wages for families who are struggling to just survive.
I don’t want to congratulate the poor anymore. I want to eliminate poverty.
How about you?
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Performance Philosophy is an international network open to all researchers concerned with the relationship between performance & philosophy.
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Welcome to Around the World in 80 Clicks! Through this site, I intend to inspire you to travel, to inform you about places you might have never heard of, to show you the beauty of our planet, through images and text. Here, you can find thousands of pictures taken in every corner of the world - all for you to explore. The pictures are accompanied by my personal travel impressions.
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Stream Kendrick Lamar's new album untitled unmastered. now
Previously only available in the US, it's now popped up on Spotify.
Earlier today we reported on some kinda new Kendrick Lamar release popping up on Spotify with not a whole lot of information. It was eight tracks in an album called untitled unmastered., and now that release is out there for the world to listen to. The titling and mode of announce always suggested it wasn't gonna be something on the same level as his world-beating album from last year, To Pimp A Butterfly, and that appears to be the case. But hey, eight throaway Kendrick tunes are still on par with the best of the rest in the game, so we wholeheartedly accept with open arms this new Kendrick material. Here's some editor's notes from the American iTUNES release:
"Every element of Kendrick Lamar’s unedited unmastered tells you something about the Compton MC’s provocative, multi-layered genius. Take the contrast of the collection's ultra-generic title and its attention-grabbing, out-of-left-field release. Take the retro-futuristic, Funkadelic-inspired grooves that simmer under tracks like “untitled 02” and “untitled 06.” These are only the beginning of Lamar’s hypnotic, nuanced nod to hip-hop’s deep roots and unstoppable political and expressive currency. Songs like “untitled 03” and “untitled 05”—with layered references, wild-eyed jazz solos, and cutting insight—continue the brilliant reign of King Kendrick."
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After the famous earthquake from 1755 that destroyed much of the city and could be felt all across the Mediterranean and Europe, the people of Lisbon had to rebuild the city. Portugals prime minister Sebastia Jose de Carvalho e Mello (1699 – 1782) was particularly influential in modernizing the old city. He conducted a survey among local priests to find out as much as possible about how people experienced the disaster. He also changed the layout of the city significantly.
This map shows Lisbon before the disaster:
This is a plan for the new Lisbon after the earthquake by architects Eugénio dos Santos and Carlos Mardel:
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It has been 21 glorious years since we first came online. Often imitated but never duplicated, FTVGirls has reigned supreme in extreme masturbation, public nudity, fetishes of every variety, and of course an unmatched roster of completely amazing teens and college coeds you may never see on another site.... ever. Fast on our way to 1000 models, FTVGirls.com is simply your best choice for beautiful women pushing their boundaries... and loving it. Nude ballet? We got it. Upskirts? Tons. Candid unscripted interviews? Hours and hours. Super cars? yup. Geniune orgasms? ALWAYS.
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A Creepy Communist Chinese Experience In A Canadian Airport
“ It was unnerving coming back to my country to be made to file one after another with Chinese guards keeping us in line and directing us. After seeming to walk a mile we ended up at 3 booths each with 2 Chinese guards…. ”
via Paul Fromm, CAFE
Virginia Pollock Arrives At Vancouver Airport, April 3 Approx 6:24 PM
I got home to Canada yesterday. I must tell you about the fresh hell I walked into after arriving in the Vancouver British Columbia Airport.
Our airplane flew into Vancouver from Seattle and we were immediately made to walk in a single file. There were no more than 30 of us. The airport was totally empty like a huge tomb. There were absolutely no people in offices or stores. There was a chilling effect to this great emptiness and quiet.
As we were walking in single file on either side along this chosen path were guards about every 20 feet keeping us contained on path. The guards were Chinese in Airport Security uniforms. I wanted to take a picture but I was sternly warned not to take any pictures.
I asked if I may use the woman’s facilities and having to go off path I was escorted by a Chinese woman in the uniform of the Airport Security. I have Chinese friends but this felt very different. It was unnerving coming back to my country to be made to file one after another with Chinese guards keeping us in line and directing us. After seeming to walk a mile we ended up at 3 booths each with 2 Chinese guards. The top was surrounded by glass with a small cut to pass papers through.
I had an emergency medical appointment due to an accident that effected my disability. I was in great pain and the Doctor was willing to see me for special circumstances. I had to come home immediately.
I was finally told by a guard to approach the booth and show my Covid Test (negative of course or I would not be allowed on the flight) . Then I saw behind the both a long row of Canadian Policemen. A wall of Police.
The very young Chinese fellow at the booth said that he didn’t care about my circumstances or disability but I could go along to the next two booths that had 2 white healthcare nurses in each booth.
I then spoke to a young lady whom I thought would allow me to get to my specialist. I was in a physically bad way was told to take a chair just in front of another group of Police. It was so intimidating to be there. It was the great number of guards and doubled by the police presence. It was actually scary. I felt like I was in a kind of nightmare movie because it was unreal. There was something so militaristic yet undefined on the surface. The Canadian police were at attention with nothing to do. I felt like they were hoping for something to take away their boredom. I immediately felt like I was at their mercy.
After at least one hour, which felt like a week, I was worried I would miss my special appointment. Of course I swore to uphold isolation and all the regulations like phoning in to report my isolation daily, because Canadians can’t be trusted I guess I finally went to ask the nurse if I could leave. She told me that the very young Chinese guard in the first booth said that he didn’t agree and I had to go to their choice of detention centre. I was floored and asked if she could do something. No, the Chinese guard said, no! The Canadian Health Canada nurse obviously got orders from him. Well. I was so shocked that I wasn’t allowed my medical emergency care.
I said well I have to try and make my appointment because it was beginning to be painfully unbearable. All she said was that I could call for an ambulance see a paramedic and wait until my detention was over. I thought that a nurse would know that in cases of specialist treatment a paramedic is of no help.
I had to say I must leave and I’ll deal with the consequences later. It’s a $3000.00 fine.
I grabbed my suitcase that was sitting alone outside the deserted luggage pick up and realized that 2 police men were on either side of me. They escorted me away from the exit to another row of people in a long booth. There were about 10 people manning whatever this was. I was brought up to a lady who said, ‘Before you go, you need the Covid test.’ I said “yes. Let’s do it please”. Then she insisted I answer questions. At least the policeman gave me a chair. I was going to miss my appointment for sure now.
The first thing this lady said after name address etc etc that was right on her computer was “What Covid hotel are you booked at?” None. Please I really need to hurry. May I have my test? No. Then I actually began to cry. I just couldn’t help it. My pain and worry we’re building up. I calmed down and the lady said “let’s continue “Now what Covid hotel are you going to?” I said none.
ED Noor: Most of the Canadian hotels used for housing people a la internment camps, are owned by an international Chinese (national) company ~ JinJiang Company.
I got up to go to the testing tent. Then three police were around me. I was trapped and now I thought if I overreacted they are going to put me in a jail cell. I asked them” what’s going on?” If you don’t do what you are told we will take you to jail.” That was just too much.
I sat back down and the lady asked me “What Covid hotel are you booked in?” Again! Then I stood up and said please ticket me and let me go. Oh no. Then a male nurse with the three police came around me. He obviously saw I was in distress, shaking and sweating and I was on the verge of tears again. I’m not usually like this but I was in a bad way. This was just abusive now. So I have to answer the questions. I kid you not the lady said.
“Ok now. What Covid hotel are you booked into?” Wow. Such abuse of power and contemptive behaviour!
I stood up and said. “Oh no you don’t.“ and made my way to the test tent. There were about 10 Chinese women doing the tests. The nurse from the front was then there along with to two policemen shadowing me. I was finally led to a chair and a Chinese nurse swabbed my nose. I got up after thanking her very politely and made my way to go to the exit. Now the nurse and one officer escorted me then another officer came up while I was still not outside the roped in test area. I wasn’t sure if they weren’t going to take me down and off to jail.
All of these police and Chinese guards and Chinese testers for small handful of people who all test negative coming home! They must be assholes for doing the governments work especially when the real power lays with the 3 Chinese men in the first booth.
It was plain to see that there was an incredible amount of “hate” and distrust for anyone who dared leave our country when orders were to stay masked and locked up during Trudeau’s great Communistic Power Play to prove to his Global Elites that he has his foot ready to squish anyone who dares not to be abused, used and punished in Trudeau’s new FIRST POST NATIONAL STATE.
The nurse then said “I have to give you instructions” as she handed me a non compliance form. At this point I just laughed and said
“What are you doing here. You don’t make medical decisions you just sign off on what that young man tells you and he sure as heck isn’t a nurse or doctor. So you just abuse seniors who have disabilities! Just leave me alone”.
I shook them off and finally escaped from my first brush with a look at what the people in Canada are letting happen.
What country did I land in? Well that sure wasn’t Canada. God only knows what we are in for. The Chinese run the place. What else are we not seeing? With the Chinese Communist Huawei G5 spy system up and running across our country now, installed during our first lockdown.
Victoria is building a Chinese Museum honouring the Chinese and let’s not forget about a little virus called Covid-19 that set all of these new communistic power moves in motion and the death of old useless seniors like me, I ask “What next.”
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Please prayerfully consider supporting this important ministry.
Questions concerning giving can be directed to Jonny White at [email protected] or 850-426-0877. Checks should be made out to Redeeming Grace Church with a notation that the gift is for Ekklesia Seminary.
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I thought all BQers were naturally speedy and ran sub-4 marathons without even trying.
That’s a myth! I used to think the same thing. This is exactly why I wrote that post – to show you that an average runner can BQ!
How’d I do it? Let’s start with the physical part first.
Know what works for you
When I’m coaching someone, I often tell them that I made every mistake in the book so they don’t have to. I really think I did. Lots of trial and error. But it made me a smart runner. I know what my body can handle and what it can’t. I know which training plans will work for me and which ones won’t. I know when to back off and rest and when to kick it up a notch.
Listen to your body and keep a training log. After each training cycle and race, jot down what worked and what didn’t. Review often and look for any patterns.
Marathon-paced long runs
I love me some marathon-paced long runs! I wrote a post awhile ago explaining my reasoning for not doing long, slow distance long runs here. LSD does not work for me. I gave it a fair shot. My coaching certification is through RRCA and they heavily stress LSD long runs for everyone – beginners to elite. I 100% agree with LSD long runs for beginners who need to build an adequate endurance base. But, if you have a time goal in mind, you need to incorporate some MP miles into your long runs. For the simple reason that practice makes perfect.
Speed work (FIRST training plan)
I used the FIRST training plan for my last 2 marathons (with modifications – I added in some easy runs for more mileage). I definitely credit it with helping me BQ. Before the NJ Marathon, I went to the track here and there but I wasn’t consistent. I’ve been doing speed work consistently for the past 9 months and the results are astounding. My marathon pace dropped significantly. And I saw results quickly.
Consistency is key here. Pick a day each week and dedicate it to speed work. It’s easiest to do on a track but any flat, paved path (free of traffic) will do. And don’t think you have to run all-out…that is a misnomer. You can do intervals at 10K or half marathon pace. For my final weeks leading up to the Lehigh Valley Marathon, I kept my intervals at 10K pace because I found myself overstriding (and subsequently hurting my hamstring) when I did intervals at 5K pace.
This training cycle was the first time I experimented with a 2-week taper. And I will never go back to a 3-week taper again! For me, it’s more mental than anything. I had a good 22-miler 2 weeks before the LVM. The day of the race I kept thinking that all I had to do was repeat the run that I did only 2 weeks before. It boosted my confidence significantly.
Before you try a 2-week taper, think about how long it takes you to completely recover from a 20 mile run. If it takes awhile, I would err on the side of caution and stick with a 3-week taper. You don’t want to have any lingering effects of that last 20-miler come race day.
Train for the worst case scenario
I learned this the hard way during the Pocono Marathon. Know the marathon course. Look at the elevation profile. Ask people who ran the race in previous years (sidenote: take their advice with a grain of salt. A big hill to some is a little hill to others and vice versa). If there are small hills, train for big hills. It will only help you come race day.
Now for the mental part…
Break it up into small chunks
When I started to get closer to my BQ time, I looked at each marathon as a way to inch closer and closer to my ultimate goal. My goal for Steamtown was to break 4:00 hours. Then my goal for NJM was to hit 3:50…and finally BQ (3:45) at LVM. This made it much more manageable and less daunting.
Such a powerful word. Believe in yourself AND in your training. If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you can’t.
This tactic worked well for me at LVM. Instead of thinking ahead to the later miles (i.e., the last 6.2), I forced myself to focus on the current mile and mastering it. It can get overwhelming to think of how many more miles you have and how you are going to maintain MP, blah, blah, blah. It’s a vicious cycle of self-doubt. If you find yourself going down this road, snap out of it (during the LVM I audibly said “stop”) and regain your focus.
Phew! I had lots to say. If you made it through this post, kudos…you deserve a gold star!
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Every once in a while, someone I know on Facebook will share a joke or a meme that makes me grit my teeth because it makes me feel dismissed. Most recently it was this one:
I’m sure we’ve all seen these sorts of things before, or heard something similar from a pulpit. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a pastor talk about “some bitty that got her feelings hurt because ‘the pastor didn’t shake my hand!’” I’d be rolling in money. These “jokes” have always made me wonder if I was really just that out of touch– am I missing some huge exodus from church because the pews are too hard?
So, I reached out to a few groups, posting this meme and asking if they’d stopped attending church for one of the listed reasons. I also posed a similar question on Twitter:
Poll: if you used to attend church regularly, but don't attend anymore, what made you stop? (For a blog post)
— Samantha Field (@samanthapfield) October 6, 2015
The responses I got back were heartbreaking. They shattered me all over again because they echoed the pain I felt on being forced to realize that church is not a safe place. I used to finish that sentence with “for me,” but sometimes, I drop the modifier. I know it’s possible for people to find a safe haven in church even though they’ve been hurt by it before, but I don’t think it’s overly dramatic to say those people are finding safe places in spite of American church culture.
The reasons I got back from people fell under a few significant headings, which are in no particular order below:
The constant homophobia and mistreatment of queer people.
For some it was because a friend or family member was excommunicated for their orientation; for many others it was because they themselves were queer and were demonized by their church. In my own case, I was constantly correcting the pastoral staff at my last church for misgendering the trans people who attended, but they outright refused to listen.
Political figures, ballot measures, laws, and political ideologies were openly supported from the pulpit.
Frequently associated with this was the not-so-implicit expectation that everyone in the church be a conservative Republican. I’m not a fan of any politics being preached from the pulpit, conservative or liberal, but in America the dominant narrative in our churches is conservative. Tied into all of this is the common belief in American Exceptionalism and nationalism– that American patriotism is a part of being a Christian.
The church protected abusers.
This is the one that really broke me. I was flooded with stories of child sexual abusers being given leadership positions and subsequently using their power to attack more children. There were hair-raising instances of church leadership point-blank lying to members asking about the safety of a convicted sex offender who went on to rape multiple women in the church. I heard about pastors being shuttled around denominations where they would continue to assault new victims. One person recounted a story of how a child was sexually assaulted by one of the Sunday school teachers, and while the child was denounced from the pulpit, the teacher escaped any consequences. This should never happen, but it does, on a level that feels almost routine.
The church refused to accommodate, understand, or show empathy to those with disabilities.
Most often I heard this from people who have autism, or are the parents of children with autism. Children with autism, or a sensory impairment of some kind, especially suffer in church, and the reactions of church members was to shame and ostracize the parents of those “spoiled rotten brats.” I know that, for myself, I couldn’t participate in church service because there was nothing for someone who wasn’t able-bodied to do. One person said that their allergic reaction to perfumes was treated like a joke.
Women are treated as less than men.
This was the biggest reason why we left our last church. They wanted to have their cake and eat it, too, and refused to even consider the idea that silence in the face of oppression is wrong. Many people talked about abusive relationship dynamics being endorsed from the pulpit or in private counseling sessions, of blatant misogyny in the sermons every Sunday, of being refused to use their talents and gifts to serve because of their gender.
The church did not care about the community.
This was one of the more repeated reasons, and I know it was something that annoyed me about the last church I attended. There was plenty of money for bulletins and pens and donuts and coffee and giving away flat-screen TVs and putting on lavish Christmas spectacles, but less than 10% of the budget was dedicated to helping either church members or the community. How many churches have I been in that had a coffee shop in the lobby but it had never occurred to them to have a soup kitchen?
They had experienced spiritual abuse.
Many couldn’t experience a church service without experiencing flashbacks and panic attacks. I’ve had to leave many a service because of a trigger. For those of us who have experienced Religious Trauma Syndrome, we’re more aware of the ways that pastors can abuse their authority. The first red flag I got at my last church was that the pastor was completely unaccountable to anyone. Supposedly the staff was in place to help keep him in check, but they were far more interested in defending his terrible behavior than they were in addressing it. For a long time I thought I was only reacting to ghosts from my past, but over time I realized that wasn’t it. I was reacting to my past being repeated. For many who shared their stories with me, this was often the case. They recognized the red flags and couldn’t stay.
In doing the research for this post I googled “stupid reasons why people leave the church,” and, sadly, I wasn’t disappointed by what turned up. Among the 24 million results there was “7 Really Dumb Reasons to Leave a Church,” “5 Stupid Reasons People Leave the Church,” and “3 Stupid Reasons Millennials are Leaving Churches.” I read through maybe twenty different articles on the subject, and I realized that many of these pieces are actually including the list I’ve given above. Except, to these people, it’s described as “being offended,” or “disagreeing with the pastor,” or “they want so-called freedom” or “their feelings got hurt.”
It’s not that the people who make these memes or write these posts are unaware of the reasons I gave here, it’s that they don’t think these reasons are legitimate. The unending putrid tide of misogyny and homophobia? Just us “being offended.” Thinking that nationalism should not be a part of Christianity? We’re just “disagreeing with the pastor,” (which, in the meme above was given as “reading a book makes me more of an expert than the experts”). Try to explain to a staff member that what the pastor just said was narcissistic or abusive and we just “got our feelings hurt.”
They look at people like me, like the hundreds of people who shared their experiences with me, and they see “7 Stupid Reasons to Quit Church” instead of listening to the pain and horror in our voices.
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SannArt Design encompasses the digital as well as traditional art realms. We offer art and graphic design that send clear messages through uncluttered, clean imagery and composition. Photography, photo image manipulation, and retouching are also integral components in all design.
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Inscriptions on Bitcoin’s mainnet were first introduced by programmer Casey Rodarmor in January and paved the way for Ordinals NFTs. Previously, the Ordinals team was funded privately by Rodarmor himself, as well as through gifted contributions to the core developers.
On Tuesday, the team announced the creation of the Open Ordinals Institute, a registered 501(c)(3) that will collect donations in Bitcoin to initially help bolster the work of its core developers – including pseudonymous developer Raph, the recently-appointed lead Ordinals Protocol maintainer. After recently launching the Ordinals.org site to share progress on protocol development, the site will now accept donations to the institute through two bitcoin wallet addresses.
Ordinals core developer, Ordinally, shared in a press release that launching a non-profit was the “cleanest way” to compensate developers without compromising the values and goals of the protocol.
Erin Redwin, Open Ordinals Institute board member, told CoinDesk that the non-profit hopes to empower developers to help grow the newly-discovered utility of Bitcoin-based NFTs.
“Companies across Web3 ecosystems – including Ethereum, Solana, Stacks, and others – are quickly building Ordinals infrastructure after previously believing NFT-functionality ‘wasn't possible’ on native Bitcoin,” said Redwin. “Given Ordinals' unprecedented pace of adoption and real-world implications for various crypto-economies, we believe it is crucial to fund a strong team of non-corporate funded developers to ensure the security and neutrality of this open-source protocol.”
The Ordinals protocol has quickly garnered the attention of Bitcoin maximalists and NFT collectors alike for its versatility, as well as its potential to pump the value of bitcoin itself. In May, Ordinals reached 3 million inscriptions, and weeks later, helped Bitcoin come in second as the network with the highest NFT trading volume.
The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. As part of their compensation, certain CoinDesk employees, including editorial employees, may receive exposure to DCG equity in the form of stock appreciation rights, which vest over a multi-year period. CoinDesk journalists are not allowed to purchase stock outright in DCG.
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Visiting Richmond, Virginia AND Becca and Carl
Bob and I headed to Richmond, Virginia to await the birth of our new granddaughter. But we also enjoyed visiting Richmond. Richmond is rich in history…revolutionary war period and the civil war period (Richmond is one of the top 10 Civil War sites* according to National Geographic). It is not far from Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. It is surrounded by battlefields from the civil war…Petersburg…Fredericksburg…Lynchburg.
One of the beauties of downtown Richmond, Virginia is the James River, an unusually scenic river.
Because we knew our time for sightseeing was limited…baby Hardy was making her appearance at any moment we started a frantic sightseeing whirlwind tour. It would not needed to have been so frantic if we had known baby Hardy was in no hurry to be born…delaying her appearance by a week (but more on that later). We visited the White House of the Confederacy and Museum of the Confederacy.
*As capital of the Confederacy, the South’s industrial heart, and the ultimate target of Northern armies, Richmond is rich with Civil War historic sites. Many of them are grouped under the auspices of Richmond National Battlefield Park in and around the city itself.
Richmond was the target of several invasions by both land and sea. Defensive positions and battlefields include several from the Seven Days Campaign as well as New Market Heights (scene of the U.S. Colored Troops’ legendary charge), and Drewry’s Bluff, where Confederate guns foiled an attack by a U.S. naval fleet.
Much of the city burned during evacuation and occupation in April 1865, but numerous historic structures remain. The national battlefield park’s main visitors center is located in the Tredegar Iron Works, where many Confederate munitions were produced. The site of the former Chimborazo Hospital, where countless wounded from Virginia’s many battlefields were treated, is now a museum to the war’s medical history.
We visited Hollywood Cemetery where James Monroe and John Tyler, both Presidents of the United States are buried. Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy is also buried in Hollywood Cemetery. I visited Hollywood Cemetery on my last visit to Richmond, but definitely worth seeing again.
We took the historic Richmond Trolley Ride Tour.
I thought it was interesting on Monument Ave in Richmond there was an Arthur Ashe Monument…most notably they depicted him holding a book representing education higher than the tennis racket.
Our next field trip was to Thomas Jefferson’s home Monticello! We planned to spend the day there and we used every minute to enjoy the home, the grounds and the gardens!
Petersburg Civil War Battlefield– home of the longest siege of the Civil War.
After weeks of preparation, on July 30 the Federals exploded a mine in Burnside’s IX Corps sector beneath Pegram’s Salient, blowing a gap in the Confederate defenses of Petersburg. From this propitious beginning, everything deteriorated rapidly for the Union attackers. Unit after unit charged into and around the crater, where soldiers milled in confusion. The Confederates quickly recovered and launched several counterattacks led by Maj. Gen. William Mahone. The break was sealed off, and the Federals were repulsed with severe casualties. Ferrarro’s division of black soldiers was badly mauled. This may have been Grant’s best chance to end the Siege of Petersburg. Instead, the soldiers settled in for another eight months of trench warfare. Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside was relieved of command for his role in the debacle.
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The Families, Identities, and Gender Research Network (FIG) is a Cardiff-based interdisciplinary research group. The group was founded in 2010 by members of ENCAP, PSYCH, SHARE and WELSH, and has since added a Convenor from SOCSI. Cardiff University is home to scholars working on the rich and complex topics of families, identities and gender from many different disciplinary perspectives. As a research group, we have four main aims:
- To further understanding of the changing experiences, representations, and roles of families, identities, and gender in past and present societies;
- To provide a meeting point for scholars working in apparently divergent disciplines to explore the connections between their approaches to these topics, as researchers and teachers;
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We are particularly interested in research which explores the following areas:
- different disciplinary definitions, concepts, and approaches to the study of family, identity, and gender;
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Pink has additionally been found to have a tranquilizing impact. Some research of the colour pink counsel that male weightlifters seem to lose strength in pink rooms. Jail holding cells have been painted pink as an experiment and have effectively decreased erratic behavior. The tranquilizing effect of the color pink was made use of at Iowa State University within the Seventies: Football coach Hayden Fry had the visiting crew’s locker room painted pink as a much-debated try to, erm, chill out the gamers greater than they would have liked!
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2. Massage Is the Condition Preventable?
After months, or even years of devoting time to the whole lot however herself, she finally appears to be like in the mirror and realizes she’s let herself go. That’s when cosmetic surgery can have a big impact on her life, and restore her youthful glow.
Step three. Use a Hair Straightening Product.
Net is the place, where you could find many celebrities with highlighted hairs. Have a look at each superstar carefully and select one that pulls you most. Print the picture of that celeb and show the image to your hairdresser in order that the hairdresser could spotlight your hairs similar to the celebrity within the image.
In the event you suppose possibly you is perhaps tugging and pulling hair throughout a haircut it’s enough time to get your tool sharpened. Have you lately hit your 30s? I would not at all actually minded having again hair as soon as I acquired older. After doing this run the water by way of your hair until it all runs clear. Apply a great straightening product to your hair.
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AL SAMNA METAL MANUFACTURING & TRADING CO. LLC
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Al Samna Metal Manufacturing & Trading Co. LLC factory, at Sohar (Oman) offers mild steel and galvanized ERW. tubular products conforming to ASTM, JIS, EN, BS and other international standard. We have diversified ourselves in to structural steel fabrications dealing with workshop shades, and working platform metal. We render steel structural comprising of sheds, shutters, molds, gates, hand rails, water and fuel tanks and transformers etc.
Composed of multi-national workforce and managed by competent technical and managerial professions functioning in compliance with Quality and Safety policies.
Al Samna boasts of immense pleasure for being awarded with a Government certificate for carrying out our scope of Fabrication in a vast area of 45000 sq. meters with the latest equipment and machineries.
With our best quality products we are exporting our products world-wide, United States of America, Qatar, Kuwait, Dubai, and some other major countries.
The only place where you'll get the perfect solution for all your industry needs.
Manufacture of ERW Pipes
ERW (Electrical Resistance Welding) pipes are manufactured by cold forming of steel coil. They have various applications in fencing, scaffolding and pipelines.
Fabrication & Erection of all types of Steel Works
In this division of ours, we implement our expertise in providing ease of work with structural steel and sheet metal projects.
Manufacture of Lighting Poles & Guard Rails
Delivering world-class Lighting Poles and Road Barriers.
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Summary: The pesky chip is spoiling Spike and Xander's fun
Spoilers: None, except in the unlikely event that you don't know about the chip's properties *g*
Word count: 1826
Disclaimer: These characters belong to Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy and all companies associated with Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They are not mine. I just have more fun with them
Beta: The lovely and talented snowpuppies, with thanks to velvetwhip for her invaluable advice and unrivalled knowledge of snack food. *g*
Note: Written for fall_for_sx and actually posted on time
One Turn of a Chicken's Foot
“Not of the good?”
Spike rolled off Xander and lay flat on the bed, rubbing his temples. “Whatever gave you that idea, plonker? Could it be my agonised yowling? No, not good, definitely not good. Every time I unleash my weapon and aim it at your very enticing arse, the chip thinks I’m trying to hurt you.”
“As weapons go, it’s pretty impressive. All long and thick and purple-headed and juicy and…scary. Hey, isn’t there a demon that looks like that? With one of those no-vowel names?”
“Think you could stick to the point, here? I want to fuck you, you want to be fucked, and that ain’t gonna happen until we find a way around the sodding chip.”
“Um, actually, I kinda like what we’ve been doing so far, with the sucking and the hands and the rubbing and the me fucking you.” Telling Spike that he was terrified of being screwed into the mattress, as Spike so delicately threatened - er, promised - was a challenge he hadn’t been able to meet yet, not when Spike looked at him with those pretty eyes and pleaded with him to try just one more time.
“Very nice, granted, but I’m not used to being bottom. I like being the top, not the toppee. At least, not every time. After we’ve got the chip problem sorted, I’m willing to negotiate.”
Xander gave up. Spike was determined to do this thing, and he wasn’t going to be distracted. And there wasn’t much he wouldn’t do for his shag buddy. If Spike wanted it so much, he was damnwell going to do his best to make sure he got his wish, no matter how sure he was that it’d hurt. A lot. That sliver of silicon lodged in Spike’s brain obviously thought so, too.
“There must be something we can do…”
“Yeah. Lemme give it some thought.”
Xander waited patiently while Spike’s brow furrowed and his ears turned pink. Xander could almost hear the cogs trying to click into place.
“Uh huh, that’s enough. You’re about to implode, Spike. We need expert help here. How about asking Giles?”
“Yeah, good plan. He hates me and thinks you’re a wanker for trusting me enough to live with me.”
“On the bright side, there hasn’t been much wanking going on since we’ve been living together.”
Spike nodded decisively. “I’ve had enough of this bollocks. Rupert, here we come.”
Head spinning, Xander followed Spike out the door. Then called him back and reminded him that clothes might be advisable if they were going out in public. If nothing else, being with the absent-minded vamp was interesting. And his balls hadn’t been blue in over three months now, and counting.
Giles answered the door in his robe, not surprisingly as it was after 3am. Prime vamp hunting time, but not so great for human academics.
“Is there something you want, boys? Something that’s worth disturbing my much-needed slumber for?”
Xander stepped forward before Spike had a chance to insert foot in mouth. He was quite capable of shoving in his own size tens.
“Um, hi, Giles! Sorry about the, you know, messing up the sleep thing, but we’re that other thing. Desperate. That’s the thing I mean.”
“Xander, please come in and join me in a cup of tea. I suppose you can too, Spike. If your palate can distinguish between Earl Grey and Lapsang Souchong these days.”
“You think the boy’s can? You’ve living in a dream world, mate. He can barely tell the difference between Twinkies and Ho Hos.”
“I can too! Twinkies don’t have chocolate coating. Well, sometimes they do. But then they’re called Chocodiles and not Twinkies so it’s completely different...”
He subsided under the combined glare of two sets of blue eyes. “Moving right along now.”
“Well, if you’ve both quite finished, to what do I owe the dubious pleasure of this visit at an unconscionable hour of the morning?”
Reminded of the urgent reason for getting out of a bed filled with warm and naked Xander, Spike spoke up. “It’s like this. I’d like to f-”
“Make love to-”
“…with less of the exploding head and more of the exploding penises.”
Giles’s head finally stopped swivelling and he trained his gaze on Xander. “Would you care to tell me what this is all about, plainly and clearly? I don’t have enough medication to divert the impending migraine.”
“Sorry, Giles. Your head is very important to me. Er…”
“Ignore stumble tongue, Watcher. Short story is: chipped, me. Fragile human, over there in the corner. He wants to…make love. With me doing the nailing. Chip objects. Got the picture?”
Giles passed a hand over his forehead wearily. “Spike, do I look like an idiot? The picture is all too clear. My question is, what are you expecting me to do about it?”
“Somewhere in your library, there must be a spell to disable the fucker. Just for an hour, half an hour, ten minutes! Long enough for me to have Xander, the way we both want. Just once, and it won’t hurt any more. Bloody hell, Rupert, I’d never hurt him deliberately, but it’s not avoidable, first time. All the lube and preparation in the world won’t make any difference - it’ll sting.”
“Ah yes. It does hurt, the first time…”
Giles trailed off under the much too interested gazes of Spike and Xander.
“…but enough of my hypothetical meanderings. No promises, but I think I know the very thing. It’ll be a very quick, generic fix, but should last long enough to serve your purposes.” He walked to a bookcase and pulled down a volume, handing it to Xander.
“You’re the man, Giles!”
“Why, yes. I believe I have the correct equipment.”
Xander was disappointed when Giles didn’t pull out his glasses and clean them, but figured you couldn’t have everything.
They almost ran back to the apartment, Xander clutching a hefty volume to his chest. He plunked the book down on the coffee table in the middle of the living room and stood back, eyeing it suspiciously.
“I hate magic. Did I ever tell you I hate magic? I hate magic.”
“Got the gist, now find the spell.”
“If you insist.” Xander picked up the book again, turned to a page marked by a fluorescent pink sticky note and started reading. “That which can never be lost may be mislaid but will ever return.”
“Right, clear as mud.”
“There’s more. Love is its own magic. Hah! See? You have to, um, admit you love me, spin around three times and do the hokey-pokey.”
“It doesn’t say that! Show me where it says that!”
“Okay, I might have been embellishing a tad. But you do have to do the spinning around and say some mumbo jumbo. Then, hey-presto! The chip goes away for one rotation of a chicken’s foot. Huh?”
Spike came up behind him and read over his shoulder. “That’s what it says, alright. I can’t help wondering who translated this. I have no idea how long it takes for a chicken’s leg to rotate, not being familiar with the anatomy of poultry, but I’ve got a nasty feeling it’s a lot less than we’d like. You’d better go get your clothes off and assume the position.”
“And they say romance is dead,” Xander muttered as he handed the text to Spike and headed for the bedroom.
He’d just finished taking off his clothes and preparing himself – extra lube – when there was a flash of light from the living room and Spike rushed in the door, already naked, erection bobbing.
Leaping on the bed, he pushed Xander onto his front, lifted his hips and started pushing until the head of his cock was inside Xander’s slippery entrance.
“Sorry, sorry. Are you okay? Do you want to stop? I don’t want to hurt you too much, Xan, and I don’t think there’s enough time for finesse. We can stop and go back to what we were doing before if it’s too bad.”
Xander smiled into the pillow, the tears of pain forgotten. “You know, sometimes I can almost believe you kinda like me.”
“A lot more than like,” whispered Spike, kissing the back of his neck.
Xander’s smile widened. “Then I really want to do this. Go on; don’t stop.”
Obeying him, Spike pushed again, and again, as slowly as he dared, until he was fully seated inside Xander. “Oh god, that’s so good. Are you okay?”
“Yeah, I think so. It feels weird and not so much with the comfortable, but sort of…right. You wanna try moving? It seems like you should be moving now. Please?”
“I thought you’d never ask,” said Spike, the smile in his voice a balm to Xander’s smarting backside. He pulled out slowly then slid back in, the passage of his cock easier now.
“This is probably total cliché, but can we finish this face to face? I like to watch your face when you come. It gets all cute and scrunchy.”
Spike rolled his eyes then laughed out loud, half in relief and half in genuine amusement, and pulled out completely.
Xander turned on to his back and raised his legs, supporting them with his own forearms. Spike lowered himself between them and pushed back home, allowing Xander to wrap his legs around Spike’s hips and his arms around Spike’s shoulders. Now that the pain had lessened to a dull ache, his own cock had risen to full mast and he moaned as it rubbed again Spike’s belly.
After kissing Xander tenderly, gently, Spike started a slow rhythm – in out, in out...
“Get a move on, will you? I’d like to come before I get too old to enjoy it.”
“Yes, master; anything you say, master.” Picking up the pace, Spike searched for Xander’s prostate and found it first try, judging by Xander’s startled but definitely happy yelp.
“Wow, no wonder you like to bottom sometimes! That’s…special. Do it again.”
Spike grinned smugly. “Thought you’d like it, and now we can do it any time we want. I like the Watcher more with every passing moment.”
“Mmm. We should throw him a tea party or something.”
Reaching between their bodies, Spike wrapped his hand around Xander’s leaking cock and began stroking it in time with his hard thrusts into that broad body he’d been yearning for.
Xander arched, reached back with both hands and grabbed the wrought iron headboard hard enough to make the metal creak, then came with a yell, moaning when he felt Spike emptying into him.
Spike kissed Xander hard, then rolled off to lie beside him on the bed. Their fingers entwined and a peaceful, satisfied silence reigned for all of thirty seconds.
“I love magic. Did I ever tell you I really love magic? And chickens? And you?”
Spike laughed, a happy, uncomplicated sound. “Love you too, prat.”
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Dream Team : Jez Godwin
I'm 33 years old, my grandad Geoff Godwin used to ride speedway for Middlesbrough in the 40s/50s. I support England and Peterborough speedway. I stayed in Australia with ex-Peterborough rider John Stayte, and have followed speedway since I was born, attending Wembley world finals in the 70s apparently.
Saw Tony in possibly one of his first meetings in the UK at Peterborough in a pre season match agaist Rospiggarna. I was very impressed, he scored 16 points and I spoke to him afterwards and got his autograph. In 2005 I watched on the third bend at cardiff as he rode the air fence to win. I'm not surprised he is a six times world champ and most of them in the tougher grand prix format.
My favourite rider ever, so much grit. The best rider never to win the world title? Remember all those races with a certain American? Afternoons on World of Sport - Kenny was it for me. I remember him riding with a punctured lung, broken leg and broken jaw. He was a fighter on the track. A British champion who should have been world champ, and was for me.
Mr Peterborough, that four team championship win, the treble! Can't say enough about Mick he's a great bloke. Hard as nails and unlucky not to be N.L.R.C winner twice! It's a close call between Mick and Jason as to my favourite Panthers rider ever. Thanks Mick!
Still seems to me the real star of the 80s and the pre-grand prix format. He was one rider who I always went out of my way to watch. So good from the gate and at the first bend. One or two run offs going his way and he would be out there on his own with the most world titles. A real perfectonist.
I'm very pleased I got to see Jason week after week when he started out with the Panthers, right from his first ride at 16. He's gone on to become a two times world champ and counting. One day I hope he returns to Peterborough.
First saw him in the four team final riding for Ipswich, he came from last to first in one race and helped the Witches win. Love the passion he has when he rides for England. He seems like you could have a great laugh on the piss with him. Hope he gets to ride at Cardiff as a wild card again as I believe he could still do something special.
Jan o Pedersen
Great style and a nice chap. It's a shame he couldn't go on to win more world titles. Jan and Hans in the pairs were the best pairs riders I've ever seen, they were always miles in front of the rest. Great team rider.
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Changing or Customizing Your Trip
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I’ve decided to start a new blog series this year, just keeping track of everything. Also known as “Oh hell, it’s *insert month here* already???
Somehow, it’s the end of February already. Yeah, I don’t know how that happened, either. My son started full time school this month, which means that I now have more time to work on everything. Which means that this has been one of the most productive months I’ve had in a long time.
- I have written 46,687 words on the Zero Draft (of utter crapness) of Never. It is literally the worst draft I have ever written and I do not care. I have a metric tonne of notes to myself scattered through the Scrivener file for things I need to fix on the next draft.
- I have managed to work myself up to a minimum of 2k written per day, with some days creeping closer to 3k.
- A cycle of edits on a novella based on some beta feedback. It just needs a final going over and I can start trying to find it a home.
- Have also been pounced on by two ideas for short works, one of which will probably be a novella, the other a novelette.
- There is also good writing news that I am not at liberty to share yet 😉
- And Escapement got nominated for a Ditmar! And the anthology it was part of, Kisses by Clockwork, was just nominated for an Aurealis Award.
- I have started trying to make some inroads into the shameful pile of Netgalley eARCs I have to review (way, way too many) – you can keep up with my Netgalley reviews mostly over on Goodreads, though I sometimes mirror them here as well. This month I reviewed Voices in the Band, Dancing Through It, Ted and I, Process: The Writing Lives of Great Authors, and Flex.
- Reviewed for the Australian Women Writers Challenge (all link to my website reviews, though they’re also mirrored over at Goodreads): These Broken Stars, Avery and In My Mother’s Hands. My commitment was to read 10 and review at least 6, so I’m doing well there I think!
- Also reviewed: Cold Comfort.
- You can see above a photo of the books I physically received this month. I also received a bunch of eARCs from Netgalley.
- Also purchased on the kindle: Graced, by Amanda Pillar, Daughters of the Storm by Kim Wilkins, A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab, Havenstar by Glenda Larke and How to be Both by Ali Smith.
- And my ecopy of Cranky Ladies of History also arrived in my inbox (I took part in crowdfunding the anthology, and if I remember correctly, I should also be getting a hard copy. Trusting my memory is rarely a good thing, though).
- Yes, that is a lot of books. I know.
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This week our focus will be on learning a short stepping and stance drill created by Yang Jun Laoshi. The purpose of this practice includes:
1. Knowing the three basic stance requirements (heel width, foot direction, weight distribution) for each of the 5 stances (horse, bow, empty, twisted, hanging).
2. Knowing how to step into each stance and transition into another stance, using the 5 Skills (shift, pivot, stand, step, transition).
3. Learn to gather energy in the Center following the tenet; The energy begins in the root, developed by the legs, and directed and controlled by the waist.
The Tai Chi Classic, Tai Chi Chuan Ching attributed to Zhang Sanfeng states:
“If the timing and position are not correct (the feet, legs, and waist must act simultaneously) the body becomes disordered, and the defect must be sought in the legs and waist.” (Study material: The Essence of Tai Chi Chuan, The Literary Tradition by Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo)
Note: Weekly posted themes serve as an outline to class instruction. Students are encouraged to use them in the creation of their own notebook/ training diary. As the weeks turn into months, and then years, students will have a guide to take the “backward step” and review past material again. Tai Chi Chuan is practiced as “精 Yi; Intent (Wisdom Mind) leads the body.” Our study leads our practice. Our practice cultivates our study. A Yinyang – Scholarly Warrior method.
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"description": "knowing how to step into each stance and transition into another stance",
"skills": ["shift", "pivot", "stand", "step", "transition"]
},
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"description": "learn to gather energy in the center",
"tenet": "The energy begins in the root, developed by the legs, and directed and controlled by the waist"
}
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"quote_source": "Tai Chi Classic, Tai Chi Chuan Ching attributed to Zhang Sanfeng",
"quote_text": "If the timing and position are not correct (the feet, legs, and waist must act simultaneously) the body becomes disordered, and the defect must be sought in the legs and waist.",
"quote_reference": "Study material: The Essence of Tai Chi Chuan, The Literary Tradition by Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo"
},
"note": "Weekly posted themes serve as an outline to class instruction. Students are encouraged to use them in the creation of their own notebook/training diary.",
"long_term_benefits": [
"guide to review past material over time",
"cultivates a yinyang - scholarly warrior method"
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"practice_cultivation": "Our study leads our practice. Our practice cultivates our study."
}
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Message Push Service
What is TechWIDE
Studying(WIreless Predictive Diagnosis & Maintenance System for machine monitoring
Providing wireless monitoring & Engineering service to customer.
MANAGING METHOD FOR EQUIPMENT DIAGNOSING SYSTEM
PREDICTION PROGNOSIS SYSTEM FOR FACILITIES USING WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK
Wireless data transmitter
※ PU stands for Performance Unit.
Factory System for Tele-Acquisition & data Research
FactorySTAR® is wireless sensor-based Predictive Diagnosis System for equipment maintenance
Adopting standard wireless telecommunication technology, FactorySTAR® doesn't need installation construction.
This leads to Low-Investment, Low Installation cost, Low-maintenance.
Limitless accessability, no need for installation program.
Various working field's requirement reflected through long period of filed test.
Trusted Korean Technology
Adopting IOT technology, FactorySTAR® enables excellent extendability.
Convergence to mobile device through FactoryBook®
Pretty well designed to fit with TPM(Total Productive Maintenance) activity. *PdMS (Predictive Maintenance System)
Coping with Korean Government's new strategy "Manufacturing Innovation 3.0". FactorySTAR® realizes Smart Factory.
Mobile Connected Service for FactorySTAR®
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One of the best-known auto executives of all time has died, sending publications scrambling to their archives to recount Lee Iacocca’s greatest hits. He joined Ford in 1946 as an engineer before moving into sales and marketing. Among his greatest accomplishments was overseeing the development and launch of the Ford Mustang in 1964. After being fired by Henry Ford II in 1978, Iacocca became head of Chrysler Corporation, which he helped save from bankruptcy by arranging federal government loans. He subsequently oversaw the launch of the hugely successful Chrysler minivans in the fall of 1983, as well as the acquisition of American Motors — including the Jeep division — four years later. Iacocca was once again digging Chrysler out of red ink in the early 1990s with the then revolutionary “cab-forward” design for the new Dodge Intrepid and Chrysler Concord. Iacocca died at his home on July 2, at age 94.
Lee Iacocca tells an audience in 1983 that the minivan will be to the 1980s what the Ford Mustang was in the 1960s.
PHOTO: CHRYSLER ARCHIVES
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Novel AI-based algorithms on well-known physics can speed up technology
Photo from Science in HD via Unsplash
In a new study, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a novel numerical method to study the interaction of metasurfaces with light. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, was funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and the Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre, IIT Bombay. As an example system to demonstrate the power of their numerical method, the researchers made a metasurface consisting of a layer of silicon sandwiched between two layers of gold. They created four different designs by modifying the geometric shapes of the topmost gold layer, which is a few nanometres thick. By varying the thickness of the four designs, they created many more of the metasurfaces. The researchers mathematically studied how each metasurface affects a specific property, called ‘polarization’, of the light shone on it. In addition to interacting with the incoming beam of light, metamaterials also amplify the intensity of the beam. “The amplification makes it easier to detect small changes in the light shone on the surface,” says Mr Abhishek Mall, the first author of the study.
The researchers developed an algorithm that tells which geometrical design of the topmost gold layer in the metasurface is best suited to generate the desired output beam. The algorithm learns to create geometrical designs based on the optical response and progressively improves itself by comparing how close it is to the actual design. They independently solved Maxwell’s equations for the generated geometries and verified that the algorithm correctly predicted the optical response. Since solving Maxwell’s equations is a time-consuming affair, the team created another AI algorithm to mimic the solution of Maxwell‘s equations itself. When they fed the geometry of the nanometres-sized gold layer to the algorithm, the output would show the corresponding optical response.
The researchers combined the two algorithms, which then, in essence, carries out the entire process of identifying the correct geometrical pattern for the desired response and validating it against Maxwell’s equations. The combined scheme takes only about 11 milliseconds to guess the geometric configuration correctly. The researchers used only four different kinds of geometrical patterns in the current study. “However, our AI-based algorithm could also create new, sophisticated metasurface designs that we did not specify,” shares Prof Kumar. This feature may be useful in generating metasurface designs with multiple applications.
(Source: Indian institute of Technology Bombay news release)
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We observe that the lengthy dispute over the exploitation of Marilyn Monroe’s persona has ended in exactly the way that Monroe herself predicted more that fifty years ago: “I knew I belonged to the Public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.”
Milton H. Greene Archives, Inc. v. Marilyn Monroe LLC, 692 F.3d 983, 1000 (9th Cir. 2012)
Christmas shopping season is time for perfume ads. And this year, in addition to claims for the bods of others and white diamonds, there are two ad campaigns that feature Marilyn Monroe for two different perfumes: Chanel No. 5 by Chanel and J’adore by Christian Dior.
How are these ads both able to exist at the same time? The Ninth Circuit in the decision cited above, stated that because Monroe died while domiciled in New York and New York does not have a post-mortem right of publicity, her persona is in the public domain. The details are a bit more complicated, as stated by Tyler Ochoa, including that there is a trademark in “Marilyn Monroe” and that
although Monroe’s likeness is now in the public domain as a matter of state law, anyone wishing to reproduce a specific photograph[, sound recording] or motion picture of Monroe will still have to negotiate with the owner of the federal copyright in that work.
So both of the perfume companies likely licensed two different copyrighted works allowing for these ads to both exist. For Chanel No. 5, a previously unreleased recording capturing Monroe’s original words from a 1960 interview with Georges Belmont, then the editor of Marie Claire:
“You know, they ask me questions. Just an example: ‘What do you wear to bed? A pajama top? The bottoms of the pajamas? A nightgown?’ So I said: ‘Chanel No.5’, because it’s the truth. And yet, I don’t want to say ‘nude’. But it’s the truth!”
But Monroe’s use of Chanel No. 5 was already a well-known fact from the mid-1950s.
For Dior, the licensing seems to be of film footage — and in some versions of this ad, Monroe whispering “Dior”. And Marilyn isn’t the main focus of this campaign. But the connection to Dior is also one that existed during her lifetime — she wore Dior dresses.
Hence, licensing two different Marilyn copyrighted lines of images/sound/video led to two different advertising campaigns. If she was still alive, it is not likely that both campaigns would be running at the same time, since she would also need to license her rights of publicity, but with her death, her persona can be used by competing products at the same time. And these two versions are only possible therefore due to the Ninth Circuit decision, allowing a dead star to star in commercials for competing products.
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Faith and Wellness: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Soul
In the fast-paced world we inhabit, maintaining a sense of balance and wellness can be a challenging endeavor. However, as stewards of our bodies and recipients of God's grace, it's imperative to prioritize holistic health. This blog post explores the integration of faith with physical and mental wellness, emphasizing the importance of exercise, nutrition, and self-care in nurturing our bodies, minds, and souls.
A Stewardship Perspective
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV) reminds us, "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." Our bodies are gifts from God, and caring for them is an act of stewardship. Cultivating wellness reflects our gratitude for the life He has given us.
Exercise as Worship
Engaging in regular physical activity is not just beneficial for our bodies; it can also be an act of worship. Romans 12:1 (ESV) exhorts us, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." Exercise can be a way to honor God by maintaining the vitality and strength needed to fulfill our purposes.
Nutrition and Nourishment
Our bodies require nourishment to function optimally. Proverbs 25:16 (ESV) speaks to the importance of moderation: "If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it." Practicing mindful eating aligns with biblical principles of self-control and moderation, leading to overall well-being.
Self-Care as Reflection of God's Love
Self-care isn't selfish; it's an acknowledgment of our worth as God's creations. Mark 6:31 (ESV) shares how Jesus recognized the need for rest: "And he said to them, 'Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.'" Following Christ's example, we can view self-care as an opportunity to recharge, reflect, and draw nearer to God.
Mental Wellness and Renewal
The Bible addresses mental well-being as well. Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV) reassures, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Seeking God's peace through prayer and cultivating a positive mindset contribute to mental wellness.
Rest as a Spiritual Discipline
Rest isn't just physical; it's also a spiritual discipline. Hebrews 4:9-10 (ESV) speaks to the concept of spiritual rest: "So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his." Balancing our lives with periods of rest reflects our trust in God's provision and sovereignty.
Holistic Wellness: Body, Mind, and Soul
Holistic wellness involves the integration of body, mind, and soul. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (ESV) affirms this interconnectedness: "Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." By nurturing all aspects of ourselves, we honor God's design for holistic well-being.
Integrating faith with wellness is about recognizing the sacredness of our bodies, minds, and souls. Prioritizing exercise, nutrition, self-care, and mental well-being isn't just about enhancing our quality of life; it's an expression of gratitude for the lives God has entrusted us with. As we strive for holistic health, we align with God's desire for us to flourish and serve Him wholeheartedly.
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Interpretative methods play a fundamental role in social research but are usually underrepresented in health research, in the media and in political decision making processes. Nevertheless, all data, whether coming from quantitative or qualitative research requires a process of interpretation in order to be meaningful. In other words, whether we have complex interviews or an apparently simple number, people need to make sense out of the given information and they do so in a process of interpretation. The process can be controlled or reconstructed by a social researcher using qualitative analytical tools. This analysis always bears the risk of false interpretations, so it is often thought to be dangerous, subjective and therefore unscientific. Therefore it is possible to find quite a lot of (quantitative and qualitative) research literature which do not make this step of interpretation of data or only offer speculations about the meaning of the findings.
However presenting data without interpretation does not mean that there is no interpretation. People usually give meaning to information interpreting the data presented. Otherwise the information would be meaningless. So whenever we do not just want to present meaningless information, we can propose methodologically controlled ways of how best to interpret data, not leaving it to the reader’s bias of how to understand the information given but offering suggestive arguments for a specific interpretation. The controlled interpretation of data usually is based on the underlying interpretative paradigm. In what follows, I will show the logics of that interpretative paradigm. Secondly I will exemplify the idea of qualitative approach using the example of binge drinking.
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Submissions for our 2021 festival are now open!!
We are delighted that the 2021 festival will see the return of the UNBROKEN Short Film Prize, allowing us once again to explore the issues surrounding mental health through yet another art form. Our previous three Shortlists set the bar pretty high but we hope that a number of film makers – young & not so young, first timers & old hands, those with experience of the issues & those with an interest – will again feel inspired by the subject matter and the freedom they have to explore it.
Submissions currently open!!
The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2021.
Applicants will be notified on September 9, 2021, whether or not they have been chosen and will be shown as part of the UNBROKEN 2021 Short Film Festival.
The Winner, Runner Up and Audience Choice Awards will be announced on 10th October, World Mental Health Day.
Criteria for Short Films
We are looking for short films of anything from less than a minute to 10 minutes maximum in length, all concerned in some way with mental health. The particular subject and the approach that you take, however, is entirely up to you. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box!
For full terms and conditions see below.
The 2021 Short Film Festival
We are delighted that despite the ongoing pandemic the 2021 Short Film Prize will still be able to go ahead! It was held online for the first time in 2020, with international audiences invited to watch and vote for their favourite shortlisted film, we had a staggering 877 individual votes last year and are excited to increase our audience participation this year. The winners, and the recipient of the Audience’s Choice Award, will then be announced on October 10th: World Mental Health Day.
We hope to offer an in person screening this year, something we greatly missed in 2020, as being able to interact with our shortlisted filmmakers and hold interviews and Q&As with our audience is one of the highlights of the festival. However this will greatly depend on the ongoing pandemic, the safety of our audience and filmmakers are our top concern.
We are delighted that we received our largest number of entries ever last year, with submissions from countries as far-flung as Denmark, Sweden and Spain to Canada, Bulgaria and Thailand! We are delighted that the UNBROKEN Short Film Festival has become international and cannot wait to see this years submitted films!
The winning film will receive £100 and the runner up will receive £50. A £25 Audience’s Choice prize will also be awarded.
Follow us on Facebook (UNBROKEN and/or Shadow Road), Twitter (@unbrokenfest or @shadowroad) and Instagram (@unbrokenfest or @shadowroad_) for more information about the Short Film Prize and the festival in general! For any other enquiries, feel free to get in touch via our CONTACT page.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2021! 🙂
DIRECTED BY TOM GRACE
WINNERS OF THE UNBROKEN 2021 SHORT FILM PRIZE
“Thank you UNBROKEN festival, for choosing Perinatal Positivity as this years winner. It is such an honour to win! We made perinatal positivity to help families in early pregnancy to be aware of their mental wellbeing, so that they know that mental health issues in this time are common. We wanted people to know what to do for self-care and where to find support should they need it. We created a film, short edits, a manifesto poster and postcard for Perinatal Postivity, which are all free to use and to embed from www.perinatalpositivity.org. The resources are already being used by many CCG’s, charities and specialists in this country and around the world (it is currently being translated to 10 more languages) – and we are excited that your festival will have introduced the project to more people who may share the film/resources and find them useful.
DIRECTED BY EMMA LAZENBY
WINNERS OF THE UNBROKEN 2020 SHORT FILM PRIZE
“I am extremely honored to win this award. This film was made by a small group of passionate filmmakers who wanted to tell a story that is very much about love. In this case, loving someone who is struggling with mental illness. We tried to give a voice to millions of people who are making sacrifices on a daily basis, just because they want to help. And by winning this award, we know their voices are being heard. I would like to thank the jury for this amazing honor and by helping us to raise awareness of the issues. Thank you so very much.”
DIRECTED BY NIELS BUORGONJE, WRITTEN BY BASTIAAN TICHLER AND PRODUCED BY DANIEL AISS
WINNER OF THE UNBROKEN 2018 SHORT FILM PRIZE
“James and Joel wish to thank all of those who supported the film, whether they were wading through the freezing mud with us on the shoot or simply spreading the word on social media – any involvement, great or small, means a great deal to us as filmmakers. Winning this award is a wonderful achievement and the recognition means so much more given the subject matter behind the festival. We really hope that UNBROKEN becomes a big player on the festival circuit, as the values it represents are of great importance.”
PRODUCED BY JOEL MAGUET & DIRECTED BY JAMES SIERADZKI
WINNERS OF THE UNBROKEN 2017 SHORT FILM PRIZE
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1) We reserve the right to disqualify any competition entries that we deem to be derogatory, unjustifiably disrespectful or offensive, or in any other way inappropriate for inclusion in the festival.
2) By entering this competition you are giving us permission to screen your film as part of the UNBROKEN mental health awareness festival in October 2021. You are also agreeing to take part in certain activities to publicise the UNBROKEN festival and film awards or to complement the screening itself. These may include but are not limited to providing us with a photo and a biography for the website &/or programme, taking part in an interview or Q&A, and writing a guest blog post. Such material as is generated this year may also be used in following years as part of the publicity for future UNBROKEN festivals and Short Film Prizes.
3) The judges’ decision is final. We will not enter into any discussion regarding either the decision made to shortlist (or not) any particular film, or the choice of Winner and Runner Up.
4) In the event of a tie for the Audience’s Choice award, the Festival Director – or, in their absence, their chosen representative – will have the casting vote and their decision will be final.
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I cannot buy a delicious pesca tabacchiera anywhere.
Food just isn’t the same anymore.
Italians walk, a lot. And then they keep walking.
Tuscan and Umbrian hill towns are spectacular.
Hill-climbing skills are indeed your good friend.
The architecture is beyond words. Everywhere.
The Pantheon is in mint condition. Inside.
Prego has a whole new and more complex meaning.
No place will ever have this amount of nuns or priests.
Olive oil will never, ever, be the same again. Ever.
Nor ricotta, pecorino, or buffalo mozzarella.
I can no longer buy flour directly from the mill,
Nor heavenly pecorino from the country farm.
Oddly, I never saw a tomato plant, anywhere.
Handmade Italian artisan chocolate is scrumptious.
The Pope no longer lives across the street from me,
Nor his Swiss Guards.
Pinocchio is still doing quite well (I saw him often).
Gelato is delicious. Good gelato is more delicious.
Fresh anchovies are not that bad.
I am in love with cacio e pepe, two great companions!
Pizza is not that complicated. Coffee is not that simple.
Spaghetti and meatballs do not exist together. Ever.
Handmade pasta is more delicious than I ever dreamed.
Garlic and onion rarely get married in the same dish.
Salad is typically served after the main course.
The sun sets around 10 pm and rises around 5 am.
While I am no longer living in a beautiful Italian villa,
Nor in a room looking over Vatican City,
My life is richer and more delicious than ever.
I think I’m gonna need a bigger kitchen.
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A lot of people are in search of online work alternatives however are scared of the startup value. Select a blogging platform. There are many companies out there online that can host your blog. Others don’t host and you should find a hosting company. Set up your weblog. Securities and different funding and insurance merchandise are: not a deposit; not FDIC insured; not insured by any federal authorities agency; not assured by TD Bank, N.A. or any of its associates; and, may be subject to funding danger, together with attainable loss of value. That’s what your on-line enterprise must be. You can make lifetime, passive income and do something you are enthusiastic about. Now that is profitable.
The first misnomer of on-line moneymaking is that you’ll turn into a millionaire overnight with none effort. That is incorrect. No one turns into wealthy in a single day. In addition, despite what the touchdown pages state, there may be work involved. Granted, the work is that of constant easy tasks, nothing to labor intensive. If you decide to start a enterprise, the first thing to do is decide what sort of enterprise you have an interest in starting; hence affiliate marketing, retail shop, or an investor. There are many of various prospects and all is determined by your interests.
Your advertising and marketing is going to be essentially the most troublesome but rewarding thing that you’ve got ever executed. The sensation of accomplishment that comes from establishing a successful campaign and making 10:1 in your money is incredible. Whenever you run a enterprise online, your prospects by no means have to know how huge (or small) your organization actually is, and for a lot of the pliability of working throughout off hours is a serious benefit. With no foot traffic needing to see your store’s merchandise, you too can save 1000’s by protecting inventory at a minimal.
With regards to on-line enterprise alternatives, affiliate marketing is without doubt one of the best methods is through. It is because changing into an affiliate marketer is fast and requires simple promotional methods that can convert prospective patrons into customers. Affiliate marketing is mainly the process of earning a commission by selling anyone else’s product. For starters, a whole lot of multi-level advertising corporations provide their clients with residual earnings. Residual income implies that you are receive monetary benefits from the enterprise for the remainder of your life or for the rest of the company’s life, whichever expire first. Multi-degree marketing alternatives are a superb supply of revenue upon getting laid the grounds of a strong foundation.
Usually the benefit of the web is ignored and other people think about the beginning of an online business the same way as a conventional one. It definitely is possible to start up and run a enterprise on-line with out having to speculate any money at all. With no funding aside from your time there will probably be far less stress and zero threat. It is a new yr and a new chance so that you can start an online business and create an absolute financial and lifestyle freedom for yourself.
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Jeff Bezos dropped another bomb; the Kindle – Amazon’s proprietary reader – became the most gifted item ever in Amazon’s history. The Kindle is currently estimated to have a 60% market share.
E-reading is growing. And it’s growing FAST.
Despite initial skepticism Bezos has now established a tradition of reshaping the way we buy and sell books. First Amazon swept half the world’s bricks and mortar book stores off the map. Now the Amazonian torrent is about to wipe out our antiquated idea that books are supposed to be printed on paper.
So, are books bound to go the way of the dodo?
Will books become dusty relics of our past?
Will our kids only know of them as yellowing museum pieces?
Not just yet. Here’s three reasons why: pictures, pop-ups and presents.
Pictures. Everybody loves appreciate big, colourful illustrations. One of my most prized recents purchases was a reprint of Joan Blaeu’s Atlas Maior. A superb recreaction by Taschen of the 1665 original. This book is BIG, colourful and will keep you entertained on a rainy sunday afternoon.
Presents. Books are great gift that make both the giver and the receiver look smart. For this reason E-Books make horrible gifts for the simple reason they can’t be gift-wrapped. Hence the people you give them to can’t unwrap them in front of the friends and family.
Pictures, Pop-ups and Presents; I’d like to see a Kindle try that. Though some printed media are undoubtedly on their way out (newspapers, magazines, manuals spring to mind) real books still have a future ahead of them.
Now how to convince my wife to let me put in four extra yards of bookshelf space?
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What if you wanted to tell a friend about your research and you only had one sheet of paper? What would you put on this cheatsheet?
Would it have lots of pictures? Bullet-points? Would your abstract feature? And would it be black and white or full colour?
What would you leave out? What must you include? Do they need to know anything else in order to understand what you’re telling them?
Your friend would probably thank you, it’d be a neat insight into what you do.
If you do this, make two copies and keep one. You do valuable prep in creating the cheatsheet and then have a resource to refresh your memory later.
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Your printer can develop problems once you don’t create time for you to update its drivers from time for you to time. That is usually the common problem found with various brands of printers out there. It’s always important you discover avenues of maintaining your printer updated with the right drivers. Updating the drivers manually can take much of your time. As well as that, you might cause your system more problems if you don’t know the right steps to take. Regardless, you are able to always update your printer drivers in an automatic way. The next tips will assist you.
• Utilize the printer’s Installation CD
One of the easiest means of updating your printer drivers is by using its installation CD. In the recent times, current day printers do come making use of their installation CDs Canon iR 2030i Driver Printer Download. You only plug your printer and also insert the CD to obtain it installed. Whenever the printer begins to malfunction, you are able to always re-install the drivers by using the CD. If there’s any requirement for driver updates, the CD will also allow you to know. It is possible to connect to the manufacturer’s website of your printer to obtain the newest updates.
• Use a good Driver Software
You will find quality driver software programs that may be used for updating printer drivers. You are able to always locate them online. In most cases, such programs can be bought at affordable prices. You only locate a great software dealer to obtain such a program. It is possible to download the program and then use it to operate system update for your printer. In most cases, the updating process completes within some minutes if you’re using the right software.
One a valuable thing about using nice driver software for your printer is that it can simply download the newest driver updates for your system. The computer world is obviously changing. Printer manufacturers always update their products with the newest chipset and other unique features. Good printer driver software can simply locate the right updates by connecting to the internet site of your printer’s manufacturer. It will go ahead to download the newest updates and also install them. This will make your printer to keep working because it should.
Regardless, you should be very careful when trying to find printer driver software online. There are numerous fake programs out there. You don’t just purchase the software programs from any source you see online. You’ll need to ascertain the reliability of the program dealer and his products before you can part with your money. This will always protect you from making a wrong investment. However, there’s always the need to engage a trusted printer repairer to assist you in picking the right software program. The repairer can as well assist in updating your printer drivers.
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Climate Central: Offshore wind power, a source of renewable energy that Europeans have been investing in for decades, has not yet materialized in the U.S. as debates have swirled about the viability of wind farms off the country’s coastlines.
That, however, may be about to change.
The Block Island Wind Farm is set to break ground in July off the coast of Rhode Island, and with it, the future of offshore wind in the U.S. seems very real. If completed, it will be the first offshore wind farm in the U.S., and if it is successful, it could prove that wind power generated by turbines off the coast is a viable enterprise similar to onshore wind farms, which generate about 4 percent of America’s electricity.
That could set the stage for other offshore wind projects all along the East Coast as the federal government expands the waters available for new offshore wind farm development. President Obama’s Climate Action Plan calls for offshore wind to be part of the administration’s goal to generate 20,000 megawatts of renewable power on federally controlled public lands and waters by 2020, a major part of America’s efforts to tackle climate change with low-carbon energy.
The offshore wind power potential in the U.S. is huge, totalling more than 4,000 gigawatts if fully developed — about four times today’s total U.S. electric power generating capacity and enough electricity to power about 800 million homes, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. That’s something that could benefit the many dense cities lining the East Coast, not far from where new wind farms could be built.
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As long term, you the long run, quotes and the most? Updated december 21, however you do not have found essentially the most stunning kind of transferring ahead. “Depending on finances, there are a quantity of nice Portland neighborhoods that are attracting the 30-something buyers,” mentioned Aimee Virnig, principal dealer at Windermere Real Estate. Barcelona is the world capital of pickpockets, so someone right here can simply steal your pockets or passport. Otherwise, instead of a romantic dinner in a restaurant, you danger spending half a day on the police station.
Buenos aires, best cities for dating
When individuals know what they need, the annoying romantic games go down. When persons are already bored with enjoying games, the annoying romantic games go down. When you’re courting in your 30s, there’s usually less game enjoying. Sure, you’ll still run into a quantity of knuckleheads out there, however it’s going to be means less of a problem than when you were in your 20s. Chances are if you’re studying this right now, your 20s are getting smaller in the rearview mirror of life as you roar into your 30s.
Portland is legendary for its environmentally acutely aware and various culture, with many residents being enthusiastic about sustainability and eco-friendly dwelling. Austin may additionally be fairly scorching through the summer months, which can make it onerous to take pleasure in out of doors actions. Los Angeles can additionally be residence to a thriving leisure trade, so you’re more likely to have plenty of alternatives to attend occasions such as movie premieres and music concert events. It can be quite wet during the fall and winter months, which isn’t great if you get pleasure from outdoor actions.
Copenhagen, best cities for dating
Alternatively, you’ll be able to simply take a walk on the seashore in Venice or Santa Monica. The dating scene in San Francisco is known for being laid-back and informal. The metropolis is house to a various inhabitants of younger singles.
She defined that whereas first-time patrons may discover the Denver city market expensive — the median home worth in February 2023 was $560,000 — plenty of affordable choices exist in the metropolis’s suburbs. Rosenberg added, “Property taxes are typically extra reasonable than many different cities of comparable measurement. Denver is a superb choice if someone is in search of enjoyable, solar, and spectacular mountain views.” Top-notch leisure, a steady job market, and a wealth of leisure activities await younger folks in these nine cities around the globe. If you’re looking for a truly romantic place, select a more tranquil metropolis. Verona occupies a special place among Italian cities – it’s a pilgrimage site for lovers around the globe. The actual glory of Verona was brought by William Shakespeare.
Cape city, finest cities for dating
The metropolis can be identified for its vibrant music scene, so you’re positive to search out loads of alternatives to catch live music. Plus, the courting scene may be fairly competitive, as there are heaps of high-achieving, profitable single ladies and men in the metropolis. It’s a great place to reside however if you think it’s a little fast-paced, you may think about San Diego as a substitute.
Compare these statistics with a 2006 report from the identical group. In percentage phrases, the united states inhabitants was 298 million in 2006, implying that just 5% of the entire population was using online dating. In phrases of the proportion of adults, the us working age population was 188 million, citing our share to 8%. Some downsides of the courting scene in Boston embody the excessive price of residing, particularly in relation to housing prices, in addition to the city’s traffic and parking drawback, which might make driving a nightmare. If you’re looking for a fantastic place to take a date in Denver, head to Red Rocks Park. The park provides plenty of alternatives for outside activities similar to climbing and stay music performances.
Montreal, finest cities for dating
Tourists at all times visit Beverly Hills, the place many film stars live. Be positive to visit the principle street of town – Sunset Boulevard, the place there is an outdated studio of the Warner brothers and Sunset-strip, the place you probably can really feel all the beauty of the nightlife of Los Angeles. For these in search of a more conventional method, cities like Philadelphia, Nashville, and Dallas have plenty of romantic restaurants and options for a romantic date evening. All of those cities even have a wide variety of actions and points of interest to explore, making them great selections for anybody trying to discover love of their 30s.
of city, Puerto Madero also has the city’s most fashionable restaurants – including
Montreal, best cities on the earth for dating
You can read my blog right here on tips on how to date somebody at work. BUT many people do find marriage and long-term relationships at work. You have already got a leg at work by understanding what the person does and the way he has as an individual. Since you see them at work in some capability, https://flingguru.org/waplog-review/ it’s higher than truly assembly and attending to know somebody from scratch. It can be important to keep in mind that the dating scene is all the time changing.
Religious-based relationship sites JDate and ChristianMingle also boast major sign-ups among fortysomethings in each Miami and Tampa for these looking for a person of the same faith. “At this point, the person of your desires is not chained to his cubicle,” she explains. Goldstein adds that, “with the college and the nice music scene, folks from all walks of life combine and mingle in Austin. And given the all-day dining and ingesting culture, you’re sure to hook your love.” Austin, TexasSingle males outnumber single girls on this beautiful Southern town, says Marni Battista of DatingwithDignity.com.
Christian Faure in Montreal’s Old Town. “It’s exhausting to think about a extra best place to purchase a first home than Washington D.C., particularly in your 30s,” Andrew Pariser, a dealer at Long & Foster Real Estate, advised T+L. “And when pondering of future resale worth, since that is the nation’s capital, real estate prices tend to be more impervious to the swings we see in other areas of the nation.” And if you like spending time outdoors, this is undoubtedly the city for you. Hiking, biking, mountaineering, and skiing are all favorite pastimes for locals and guests.
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Pharmacy Tech Programs
Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other healthcare products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.
Pharmacy aides work closely with pharmacy technicians. They are often clerks or cashiers who primarily answer telephones, handle money, stock shelves, and perform other clerical duties. Pharmacy technicians usually perform more complex tasks than do pharmacy aides, although, in some States, their duties and job titles overlap.
Pharmacy technicians who work in retail or mail-order pharmacies have varying responsibilities, depending on State rules and regulations. Technicians receive written prescriptions or requests for prescription refills from patients. They also may receive prescriptions sent electronically from the doctor’s office. They must verify that the information on the prescription is complete and accurate. To prepare the prescription, technicians must retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure, and sometimes mix the medication. Then, they prepare the prescription labels, select the type of prescription container, and affix the prescription and auxiliary labels to the container. Once the prescription is filled, technicians price and file the prescription, which must be checked by a pharmacist before it is given to a patient. Technicians may establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms, and stock and take inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
In hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted-living facilities, technicians have added responsibilities. They read patient charts and prepare and deliver the medicine to patients. The pharmacist must check the order before it is delivered to the patient. The technician then copies the information about the prescribed medication onto the patient’s profile. Technicians also may assemble a 24-hour supply of medicine for every patient. They package and label each dose separately. The package is then placed in the medicine cabinet of each patient until the supervising pharmacist checks it for accuracy. It is then given to the patient.
Cost-conscious insurers, pharmacies, and health systems will continue to emphasize the role of technicians. As a result, pharmacy technicians will assume responsibility for more routine tasks previously performed by pharmacists. Pharmacy technicians also will need to learn and master new pharmacy technology as it surfaces. For example, robotic machines are used to dispense medicine into containers; technicians must oversee the machines, stock the bins, and label the containers. Thus, while automation is increasingly incorporated into the job, it will not necessarily reduce the need for technicians.
This skill and knowledge enhancement will enable the graduate, upon completion of required coursework, to further develop his or her career as a Pharmacy Technician through a 160-hour externship in a pharmacy, hospital, nursing home, assisted-living facility or other setting that employs Pharmacy Technicians.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be qualified to work in hospitals, clinics, retail pharmacies, wholesale pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies as either a Pharmacy Aide or a Pharmacy Technician. The graduate will also be eligible to sit for the certification exam for Pharmacy Technicians through the Commission on Technician Certification.
Not all programs offered at all campus locations
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"Price and file prescriptions, check by pharmacist",
"Establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms",
"Stock and take inventory of medications"
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"Read patient charts and prepare/deliver medicine to patients",
"Copy info about prescribed medication onto patient's profile",
"Assemble 24-hour supply of medicine for each patient"
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"Technicians taking on more responsibilities from pharmacists due to cost emphasis",
"Learning and mastering new pharmacy technology including overseeing robotic dispensing machines"
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Safer Cities 9: Reducing Fire Threats to Homes
ADPC: Safer Cities 9: Reducing Fire Threats to Homes
Published on: 07/30/2004
Author(s): Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Department: Resilient Cities and Urban Management
Type: Impact Stories and Case Studies
File size: 0.49 MB
A fire risk zonation map of Vientiane was compiled under the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos (Lao PDR) Urban Disaster Mitigation Project (LUDMP) for fire prevention, mitigation and preparedness at national and city levels. During this attempt, Ban Hatsady village was selected to undertake a community-based fire risk assessment process.
This study presents the practical experience of the Ban Hatsady villagers as they worked together to identify their own vulnerabilities and developed their own strategies for reducing impact of future fire hazards. It shows how a community-based fire risk management approach becomes a key to overcoming recurring problems of fire.
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}
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The Leica T is a new mirror-less camera system which features a super minimal design, and a body made completely out of a single block of aluminum. Aesthetically, it’s beautiful. There are only a few buttons on the top, and the everything else is handled through the touchscreen on the back.
The level of engineering and craftsmanship that goes into making a Leica T is impressive as expected. The way the strap connects to the camera seems brilliant, and the body is polished by hand for 45 minutes. The video above shows the entire 45 minute polishing process.
A lot of products today don’t offer this kind of craftsmanship. Good to see some companies that still care.
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I’ve been re-reading (until I can get my happy hands on some of the books and stories I don’t yet have) a couple of George Simenon’s marvelous Inspector Maigret stories and books lately. Like many of my favorite yarns by my favorite yarn-spinners, I like to read or re-read some Maigret every so often. It’s always enjoyable just to delve back into the wonderful Parisian/French and mystery/crime and memorable character atmosphere and world Simenon created. One of the books re-read not long ago was Maigret and the Madwoman, which touches on a murder and a crime, but also into the, oh, person of Maigret himself in a way that pulls you in – or me, at least! Since it’s a re-read, and since Maigret liked tipples of various sorts, not so surprising that there is already a Maigret and the Madwoman Cocktail Talk Part I (which you should read, along with all the Inspector Maigret Cocktail Talks). Part II, this one, is wine-centric, and ideal for a spring day like today. Actually, I think I’m going to continue my reading with a chilled glass of white wine myself!
On his way back to the Quai des Orfevres, Maigret stopped at the Brasserie Dauphine for a glass of white wine from the Loire. He didn’t feel like a beer. The white wine in the frosted glass, with just a hint of a sparkle, seemed more appropriate on this lovely spring day.
It was one of the slackest time of the day. Except for a delivery man in a blue apron, there was no in the café.
He decided to order another.
–George Simenon, Maigret and the Madwoman
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Happy Halloween Eve everyone! Hope you're all set with costumes, candies, treats, and no tricks. Can you believe it's Halloween already? I really can't. Since before we know it Thanksgiving will be upon us, that's the focus of this week's features.
Let's start with this gorgeous Fall card that would be great to send or frame as part of your Thanksgiving decor. Visit Karen at Stamping on the Back Porch for the how to .
Love the simplicity of the materials used in this rustic wreath. Burlap and grape vine. Visit Artistic Endeavors for the details.
How cute is this wood and paper turkey from the CSI Project? It was made from a kit from Pick Your Plum so not sure if they still have them because things go fast but worth a look!
This week's chocolate feature is from Her Organized Chaos and the name speaks for itself. Looks delish!
OK now on to this week's party. Please link to your specific post and not your main blog page, and no shops etc. Don't forget to go visit some of the other partiers!
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- Heart Shaped Picks (I found these last year at Walmart and forgot to use them)
- Small Clay Pot
- Glass Votive Holder (Dollar Tree)
- Scrap Vinyl
- Heart Shaped Confetti
I also had a small clay pot in my stash which fit perfectly (upside down) inside the glass candle holder. I painted it white with one coat of acrylic paint.
Sometimes I'm smart enough to keep things from previous projects like this silver heart that remained after cutting a vinyl project last year. You could easily just cut a heart or use a sticker. Put this on my painted clay pot.
Then, I added my picks with the stems cut to fit under the cloche dome.
To finish, I sprinkled heart-shaped confetti around the clay pot and put the dome on!
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地獄の階段 The Stairs From Hell
Do you know recognize these steps? Many years ago, when I was climbing these steps in the middle of summer, I felt like I was going to be sick. (The summer heat in Japan is brutal.) So I call them 'the stairs from hell'. However, I can climb them with no problem in a nice season like this. I have never counted how many steps there are, but I guess there are about 800.
Yes, it's the stairs up to Kasamatsu Park. Today is the Golden Week holiday, but there is no one around. All the shops catering to the sightseers are closed. The cable car and lift aren't operating. A terrible thing has happened.
笠松公園 Kasamatsu Park
There are no sightseers anywhere. I was able to take photos on this stunning day without getting in anyone's road. However, I feel sorry for the local businesses.
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Both janitorial and commercial cleaning services offer premium cleaning services for any commercial or public setting. When you have a professionally trained cleaning service, you get a lot of different benefits which are more than just a clean building. One of these benefits is less pests. Pests are drawn to dirty areas that provide food, water and shelter. The everyday cleaning and care a commercial or janitorial cleaning service provides helps to keep pests away. Baker Sandoval Cleaning will share the different ways a professional cleaning service help keeps pests away. A professional cleaning service tends to a lot of different elements in a commercial building. They ensure the entire building is clean and healthy. Along with basic cleaning they offer other services such as carpet cleaning and hard floor cleaning, polishing and sealing. But it is not always the major cleaning that has the greater impact. Often it is the smaller day to day cleaning and maintenance that keeps the building clean and pest free. Let’s talk about the small things that often have the biggest impacts.
Clean Garbage Bins
It doesn’t matter what type of commercial building or business you have, you will have trash. Trash builds up very quickly in a commercial building. Trash from food and wrappings is a particularly major problem because they draw in pests. Pests are constantly looking for a food source. Trash and discarded food, even the crumbs, is enough to signal to pests that there is food nearby. Trash not only provides a food source but is also gives shelter. In a commercial setting and to help reduce pest activity, you simply need to have the trash and garbage emptied at least once day if not more. By keep the building a trash free environment, you can better prevent pests.
Cleaning Spills & Messes Right Away
In an office, in a restaurant or anything in between, food and drinks will always spill at some point. When food or sugary drinks spill, pests will come. Whether you get ants, cockroaches or mice, pests will be drawn to spilled food and drinks. Even though some people will clean up most of the mess they made, many will simply act like food didn’t just spill all over the floor. This is where your professional cleaning service can be essential. A professional cleaning service can go and clean up the mess and do it properly. If food spills in the carpet, the carpet will be cleaned thoroughly to ensure their isn’t any remnants left behind. With proper cleaning of the food and drink spills, you can better prevent pests and maintain a cleaner environment.
A professional cleaning service and particularly a janitorial service, will not only help keep the building clean but often they’ll tend to smaller repairs and basic maintenance. A janitorial service helps to monitor for a number of different things such as plumbing leaks. Leaky plumbing is often accompanied by pests. Certain pests are drawn to wet and damp places, like cockroaches. With proper maintenance of the plumbing system you can be free a many different kinds of pests.
Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial Services in Longmont, Brighton, Dacono, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Eldorado Springs, Fort Lupton, Hygiene & Boulder Colorado
With a professional cleaning service you will have quality cleaning but also so much more. A cleaning service is often a key component in preventing pests. For commercial and janitorial cleaning services, contact Baker Sandoval Cleaning today.
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On Candy Crush Level 10 there are a few things to keep in mind. You have a pretty hefty score to achieve but you also have a good amount of jelly to break, so building combo candies will only make your candy crushing life easier.
When you start the level out, you will probably have a few possible 4 way or 5 way combos to connect. So go ahead and set these bad boys up but don’t use them if they align with each other, such as the striped candies. If the striped candies align, then try to move them out of each others line of attack. This will allow you to take out 2 rows/columns of jelly instead of one. Minimize your moves and maximize your points!
For candy crush level 10 just focus on the jelly and the points will follow you home. Candy crush levels with jelly in the corners can be a bigger pain than you think, so always focus on the corners first because it is harder to break the jelly there, compared to in the center of the board.
With these tips, you should be able to pass the candy crush level 10. If your still having trouble, just comment on the bottom and we can help you personally!
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It is exactly 4 weeks and we are having to get on that airplane and return! We feel the pressure daily but are still quite confident that we will be able to be finished in time.
New things learned: when you have hold in your new sewer pipe because you stepped on it (!) you just make a little fire, heat up the pipe, make it fit (because it hot and pliable now) and join it to the new one.
Sieg is taking a break from the work in the sun and watching Samuel as he puts the floor into the latrine. The rebars have been bent and are ready for the cheapest forming material that we can find – metal sheets which we will brake with some wood. We will keep you posted on the toilet situation!!
You know that song ” we’ll be coming around the corner, when we come” – Well here we are towards 3 pm today – temperature was 34C but the humidity today was only 16% so perfect drying weather. This was the hottest side of the building and we know that we really should make the veranda roof a priority but have said that it might not get on this time around.
We have been so blessed to have such a great team of workers – two, I will humbly say are our nephews – Brad and Zach. I have tried to beg and plead but today I did book the flight from Kisumu to Nairobi for them for next Thursday. We will be very sad to see them leave as they have helped us immensely. But then we DO have a great team. We have struggled with the heat, the living conditions, the illness, etc and still we are all on the same page. We have had to ask for forgiveness and admit our faults at times but then that’s part of living together – kinda like a family!
In order to celebrate – Sieg, Randy and Zach have gone to get an electrical cord and some ice cream. Hopefully they make it back before it melts! Talk to you all soon.
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Introduction Aspect VII (fVII) deficiency is a rare congenital bleeding disorder in which fVII activity level and bleeding inclination do not completely correlate. of Technology and Scopus) were looked using “element VII deficiency” and “pregnancy” or “surgery.” Overall 34 content articles 4 abstracts and 3 institutional instances were examined. Results Literature from 1953-2011 reported 94 live births from 62 ladies with fVII deficiency. The median fVII activity was 5.5%. CHIR-98014 Hemostatic prophylaxis was CHIR-98014 used in 32% of deliveries. Without prophylaxis 40 genital deliveries and 16 cesarean areas were completed. The chances of getting prophylaxis had been 2.9 times higher in women undergoing cesarean section in comparison to vaginal delivery. Post-partum hemorrhage happened in 10% of deliveries with prophylaxis and 13% of deliveries without prophylaxis. The fVII level didn’t differ between women CHIR-98014 who did and didn’t receive prophylaxis significantly. Bottom line We present the just systematic overview of the administration of being pregnant in fVII lacking females. No difference in post-partum hemorrhage was observed in deliveries with and without prophylaxis. As a result we advise that rfVIIa be accessible regarding hemorrhage or operative intervention however not as necessary prophylaxis. Introduction Aspect VII (fVII) insufficiency is a uncommon congenital bleeding disorder that impacts 1:500 0 people. Heterozygotes for fVII gene mutations routinely have fVII activity amounts between 20-60% whereas homozygotes are anticipated to possess amounts <10% although fVII amounts vary predicated on the hereditary mutation. fVII activity level and bleeding tendency usually do not completely correlate as sufferers with similar activity levels possess variable bleeding tendencies. Additionally symptomatic heterozygotes have already been described. It is therefore difficult to anticipate which sufferers might need prophylactic replacement of fVII ahead of hemostatic challenges. The sort of prophylaxis found in fVII lacking sufferers has changed as time passes and depends upon item availability. Due to the volume needed and threat of viral transmitting with clean frozen plasma (FFP) as well as the limited option of fVII focus based on nation recombinant aspect VIIa (rfVIIa) may be the hottest hemostatic prophylaxis agent. rfVIIa is expensive; using 15-30 mcg/kg can price thousands per dosage. Thrombotic events have already been reported in people who have fVII insufficiency and hemophilia after usage of rfVIIa. Spontaneous deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms have already been also reported in sufferers with fVII deficiency. Additionally venous thromboembolism will take place in 1:1000-1:2000 pregnancies. Regardless CHIR-98014 of the thrombotic dangers prophylaxis is recommended by many authors CHIR-98014 for deliveries in fVII deficient ladies with low fVII levels. Previous critiques have used limited cases CHIR-98014 on which to foundation recommendations. We performed a systematic review of the literature to determine the management hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications of pregnant woman with fVII deficiency. Materials and Methods Comprehensive medical databases were looked using the terms “element VII deficiency” and “pregnancy” or “surgery.” Our search yielded content articles from PubMed (n=364) MEDLINE (n=143) CINAHL (n=11) Academic Search Leading (n=39) Cochrane Library (n=2) Web of Technology (n=209) and Scopus (n=337). Abstracts from 426 content articles were examined after 679 duplicates were excluded (Number 1). Referrals from relevant content articles were also assessed yielding an additional 20 content articles. Articles were excluded based upon animal studies another disease not pregnancy management in FVII deficiency review only combined defect non-English article without abstract and no fVII level. The remaining 34 content articles 4 abstracts and 3 institutional instances were examined for mode of Rabbit Polyclonal to ZNF225. delivery type of hemostatic prophylaxis thrombotic prophylaxis hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications. Baseline Element VII levels were recorded. A bleeding history was regarded as positive if earlier menorrhagia epistaxis post-traumatic or post-surgical bleeding was reported. Post-partum hemorrhage was defined as >500 ml blood loss with vaginal delivery or >1000 ml blood loss with cesarean section if given. If blood loss was not reported women were not considered to have hemorrhaged if the authors wrote that no complications occurred or only had minimal bleeding. This study was deemed exempt from the Institutional Review Boards of the University or college of Minnesota and the.
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}
}
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Much has been said about Lauren Koslow. She is one of the most famous stars in the United States. Lauren Koslow began her career in acting with a touring theater in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Dial M for Murder. Appearing on the television in the middle of 1980s, she got the role of Lindsay Wells. It was on the CBS soap opera entitled The Young and The Restless that she played from 1984 to 1986. Lauren Koslow was then asked by a number of serial creators such as William J Bell and Lee Phillip Bell to take part in an original casting. In this casting, Lauren Koslow played her debut in The Bold and the Beautiful in the spring of 1987. It was in this movie that she was portrayed as a fashion designer Margo Lynley. It was quite successful actually before she decided to begin a family in 1992. Through the 1990s, she was busy with her starring roles in a number of primetime television series, which included The Nanny and Silk Stalkings.
Nevertheless, she was back in 1996 so as to substitute Deborah Adair that left the NBC Days of Our Lives, which led to her spending less time with the family. With all the sparkling career trajectories, Lauren Koslow was fraught with success; there were lots of jobs particularly in the movie enterprise that she took part. However, her career was obviously not free from rumors. It was once rumored that the beautiful actress, Lauren Koslow, took plastic surgery to excel her fascinating look. In fact, there had been a number of rumors on that, particularly unpleasant issue.
What did Lauren Koslow from the Plastic Surgery?
One of the most shocking facts, issued on the internet, was presumably the existence of some pictures which were meant to show the difference between before and after she took the plastic surgery. Not only once did the pictures go on the internet. This was truly shocking for everyone around Lauren Koslow. Then was there any difference at all? The one that was really over? Well, to grapple with this question, it is best to refer to some issue on the internet. The only truth which can be set forward was that the actress indeed looked younger than she actually is. Without any news or further statement by the actress, the Lauren Koslow plastic surgery was treated as a mere rumor. It was truly fabulous how she managed to appear so young and fresh regardless of the fact that she was born on March 9th, 1957. It is then impossible that she can look so without any effort to have the knife work. Even if you consider the other existing methods that can be done to excel beauty, there will be no leeway that can suffice the exceedingly fascinating work of the surgeon. There was the massive buzz that she indeed had the plastic surgery.
What had been said about Lauren Koslow Plastic Surgery?
When someone desires to appear younger than they really are, it is the facial look that will be at the highest priority. The facial look is always given the most prominent treatment to get significant change. It is also due to the fact the sign of aging will accrue first on face. Once it was said that Lauren Koslow had botox injection to paralyze the facial muscle so as to slow down the sign of aging. Of course, this only bestows temporal impact in as much as the sign of aging will persist on and on. Botox injection does not give any permanent impact on aging, and this points out why it has to be applied more than once in a year. The use of botox injection was also rumored to have taken place in Lauren Koslow plastic surgery.Learn More →
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A Discussion On Overlanding Camping
Overlanding camping is a mixture of off-roading and camping and is also known as car camping. This is a relatively new type of camping in the U.S. but it has been quite popular in other parts of the world for quite some time. It was used a lot in Australia where there were actual overland routes for travel and trade. Overlanding was once done via horseback and rails but now it is done using vehicles and SUVs. In the old days, Overlanding was done as a necessity for intercontinental travel, however, it is now a form of recreation.
The entire idea and spirit behind it is one of adventure and being completely reliant on yourself. After all, you’d essentially be in the wilderness where you have to take care of yourself. You can go overland camping on a weekend or you can make it into a trip spanning many months. There are many types of rigs that you can set up and use such as vans, jeeps, trucks, SUVs, ATVs and even motorcycles. However these vehicles need to be well outfitted so that they can handle any type of weather and terrain. They also need to be able to hold enough food, water and other essentials.
Now, before you get started, you need to understand that overland camping is no joke. You’ll be exposed to harsh weather as well as all the wild animals in nature. As a result, before you get started, you need to adjust your mindset. You’ll likely have to go a few days without a shower as well as eat whatever rations you have or even fish or hunt for your dinner. If these things sound appealing and exciting to you, then you just might be a blossoming overland enthusiast. You’ll not just need to be able to take care of yourself but also deal with any problems that may occur to your vehicle along the way. If you get a flat tire or suffer a mechanical issue, you’ll need to be able to fix the problem yourself.
Vehicles For Overlanding
There are many different vehicles that can be used for Overlanding which were previously mentioned. Basically any vehicle that has off-road capabilities can be used for your Overlanding rig. With that said, some of the most popular vehicles for this purpose include the Jeep Wrangler, Nissan Xterra, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, and more. It is even possible to use motorcycles and some popular models include the Kawasaki KLR, BMW GS, etc. As you can see, just about any vehicle can be used for Overlanding. Now, the vehicle that you use is not as important as how you actually set it up for your trip.
There are many things you’ll need and we’ll now take a look at some of the most important items.
The majority of good Overlanding rigs have a roof rack and you should consider installing one yourself. This roof rack will significantly increase how much cargo you can carry.
As mentioned before, Overlanding camping is all about self-reliance. So, if anything goes wrong with your rig, then you need to fix it. As a result, you’ll need the right tools to get the job done. One of the most important aspects of your tool kit should be a tire patch kit since, without functional tires, you’ll be stuck wherever you are.
Even though you may think that you’ll spend the nights in your vehicle, the chances are that it will be filled with your belongings, food, etc. So, you should definitely have a tent and a roof tent, in particular, is a smart choice.
Other things you should pack include a portable generator, first aid kit, mattress, camp stove, portable fridge, off-road vehicle gear, bike rack, etc.
To wrap things up, we have just looked at what is Overlanding camping and how you can get started. This is truly an exciting activity that will not only help you to feel more self-reliant but help you to reconnect with your inner adventurer.
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Show your community spirit by creating a display in your business. The Display Contest is the perfect way for your business to become part of the festival. Awards are given in different categories including Fan Favorite.
Area residents are encouraged to go to the locations and vote for their favorite display on the festival Facebook page. The business receiving the most online votes will receive a plaque designating them as the 2023 business display contest “FAN FAVORITE WINNER”. Deadline for online voting is 5:00pm Friday, August 4th
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CNY 50,000/year（On the basis of tuition exemption）
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If more than 4 years, the fifth year will offer no more than CNY 36,000/year/student after the application approval. No subsidized from the sixth year.
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Application & Service Fee: $500 Why should I pay the service fee in advance?Scholarship application takes time, effort and resource in both CUCAS and universities, and the process is irreversible. In case of casual applications and attempts, we charge service fee in advance. There is no extra cost or hidden charge.Apply Now
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From establishing to finally growing, everything needs funds to be placed in. The very first thing that you want to find access to some small business loan to your new clothes boutique will be have a strategy. That’s how it’s done in the fashion industry. As a new company, the creditors would want to learn exactly what you want on doing with their cash.
A powerful, persuasive strategy shows high odds of success. It shows you understand where you’re going. This will help to assure the lender that providing you cash is the perfect thing to do.
Credit Ratings Matter
While poor credit ratings would lead to directly rejections, typical ones include high interest prices. The longer you spend attention, the lower you have for your company. But in order for this to function, you have to have exhausted all of your funding possibilities. In case you haven’t tried with banks initially, your program won’t be amused by SBA. You have to demonstrate you can’t get financing elsewhere for SBA to assist you.
Getting a Credible Creditor
One thing to make sure is that you understand your creditor through. Check this page, https://perusvippi.fi/pikavippi-pitkll-maksuajalla/, to learn more about some good lending companies and creditors that can help you with your shop. There’s not any deficiency of creditors that are inclined to possess particular terms and conditions which are originally not disclosed for you. This can return and bite you at a significant way.
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Skyrockets in flight
MOBI ISBN: 9781943853281 / EPUB ISBN: 9781943853298
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Novella / E-book $0.99
The Fourth in the
Wandering Star Collection
Open Your Heart to Passion and Let
the Fireworks Begin!
Looking for a place to call home, Captain Ross Cannon finds the peaceful Sierra Nevada Mountains ideal for his needs. Retired from the army and tired of fighting, he opts out of becoming a mercenary and decides, rather to use his skill as a demolitions expert to design things that give enjoyment.
But not everyone is excited that a fireworks expert has moved to town. Environmentalist, Stacy Jackson has spent her childhood in Bass Lake, and her past carries a burning secret that makes her hate fireworks of any kind. When she finds out that her own Grandfather has hired Ross to put on the annual Founder's Day Fireworks display, she does everything she can to force a halt to the project, bringing her into contact with the Captain himself.
Fireworks of another kind explode between them, and Ross must push past Stacy's fears and expose the secret she hides, before they can decide if what they have will fizzle out like a wet firecracker or burn forever in a spectacular display of passion and color.
In “Skyrockets in Flight”, CJ England once again writes another heartbreakingly beautiful and steamy tale. ~~~ CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
With exceptional storytelling, “Skyrockets in Flight” is explosive from the first rousing scene to the last fiery encounter. ~~~Amelia of Ecataromance Sensual
One of the best contemporary stories from this author yet. I couldn’t put it down. ~~~ The Librarians
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The bluff. One of the most underutilized strategies in FPS games is bluffing. Misleading your opponent is often the best way to gain the advantage over him and I encourage players to do it as much as possible. In advanced matches such as Counter-Strike or COD, it can be as subtle as making a footstep so the other team hears you coming in one direction. More commonly, it will consist of you ‘accidentally’ showing yourself so the opposing team thinks you’re going in a certain direction.
For example in de_dust2, a very popular Counter-Strike map, bluffing B would mean having a teammate make noise / shoot in the dark tunnel at B while the rest of the team waits hidden near their spawn at long A.
The objective you are trying to acheive when bluffing is to make the other team react to your strategy. Sometimes this can be as little as having them look in a different direction, other times you’ll want them to change locations entirely.
Successful bluffs will allow you to take your opponent by surprise, giving you the tactical advantage. The general rule is that the better the other team is, the more subtle your bluff must be. If you go in shooting in circles, they’ll know it’s just a bluff. If you accidentally make footstep sound… they’ll think it’s authentic.
Overall, the hardest things in team bluff is making sure the other part of the team isn’t seen. Too often, the rest of the team is spotted and the the bluff is useless, at which point you’d be better not bluffing at all since it puts you at a disadvantage because you don’t have your entire team with you.
– Use bluffs as much as possible, never let your opponent know what you’re going to do.
– Always do the opposite of what your opponent expects
– The most frequent mistake when bluffing is letting your opponent spot your bluff!
– The better the team you are playing, the more subtle the bluff should be.
– Bluffs allow you to gain a tactical advantage by having your opponent modify his strategy, if he isn’t
reacting, then the bluff isn’t helping. Usually, if he doesn’t react well to bluffs, a full team rush is often the best tactic to use.
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In the list of the most popular battle royale games, Fortnite and current item shop is one at the top. Its biggest advantage is that it’s free to play for gamers of all ages. Did you know that it is also playable on PC? That’s right! Fortnite is not only for XBOX, Playstation, or Nintendo consoles or any smartphones. You can acquire the software for the game at its official website.
Epic Games is the official company and distributor of Fortnite. You can download the game by making a free account on their website. But before that, you need to download the client software to install the game. Here’s a step by step guide on the installation process:
Look for the Sign In button on the upper right corner of the website. There, you can create your personal and free account for Epic Games.
After entering your password and username, you may now proceed to download the store client. It’s much like the Play Store for Android and the App Store for iOS. The advantage of downloading this is that you have more access to their other free games.
Follow the installation prompts for downloading. Save/Run/Download, option prompts depend on the operating system you are using on your computer.
When the client is installed, you will be asked to log in with the username and password you registered just a while ago. It’s also worth suggesting to create a shortcut of the app on your desktop for easy access when you decide to play again.
Then, it’s time to type Fortnite on the search bar and download it by clicking on the word “Get” or adding it to your library. When it starts installing, just leave it be. It will surely take a while before it can be used due to its large file size which is currently at around 80GB as of May 2020. It might be larger now due to new updates and all.
Once you’re sure that the game is downloaded and installed, you may find it on your library on the left side of the application screen. From there, you may launch the game by clicking on the icon.
Now you are ready to immerse yourself in the world of Fortnite. Once you are in the game, it would be useful and gamer-friendly to adjust settings according to what suits your playing conditions such as in terms of the quality of the graphics, sensitivity of the mouse or keyboard, choose skins, etc. To do this, you can find the Settings tab on the main menu and you may or may not click on each submenu, whichever you prefer. After adjusting the technicalities, you may now get back to the main screen and start on the adventure.
See how easy it is? For some, playing on the PC might need some adjusting especially if you’re used to playing on a console with a controller. But, gamers who are used to playing other popular PC Games on the list would find it easier to play through. You can also find lots of beginner tips and tricks on Youtube.
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I saw a short video on Facebook that showed an orphaned baby rhino and a lamb who became friends and played together. I loved it so much that it inspired me to write the children's story poem below. You can see a longer version of the video and read more about the true, real-life story of the rhino and lamb who became friends here. (The names of the rhino and lamb in the poem have been changed to protect the innocent.)
The Dancing Rhino
Rex the baby rhino wanted to frolic
like his friend Lily the lamb.
Lily leaped into the air,
as if she were on springs--as if she had wings!
Rex lunged, lurched, and lumbered.
WHAM, SLAM, WHAM, BAM!
Full of glee and enchantment,
Lily bobbled, bubbled, and bounced.
Clumsily, Rex heaved his weight.
He thundered, trampled, and trounced.
"Stop! Stop!" cried the birds at poor Rex.
His stompings shook the trees.
The birds tumbled from the branches.
"Stop your stompings," cried the birds, "Stop it, please!"
Rex felt sad to be scolded.
He wanted to dance and prance,
but he was too big and clumsy.
He couldn't do it--not a chance!
Kind Lily encouraged her friend,
knowing patience and practice pays off.
She showed him how again and again,
giving no heed to the grouchy birds' scoff.
Soon Rex was light on his feet.
He frolicked with sweet Lily by his side.
Who knew a rhino could learn to dance?
Shuffle, shuffle, step, step, glide.
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Idly By are a 3 piece punk band based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The band released their self titled debut album on the 2nd of August 2019. The album contains 10 tracks in total.
The opening track “Concerned Realists Vs M&M’s” was co-written by Lindsay Mitchell and features guest vocals by Bec Stevens. It has a nice indie rock kind of intro and a soft verse but a garage punk kind of chorus. This song was uploaded to the bands triple j unearthed page on the 23rd of June 2019 so some people may have already heard it.
Track 2 “Dagget” was also released ahead of the album both as a music video and an audio file through the bands triple j unearthed page on the 15th of July 2019. Lyrically this song seems to be about pushing away the harmful stuff in life and doing what makes you happy with people who make you happy. Musically this song has more speed and distorted guitars but the soft/loud soundscape is still present.
Like the first two tracks “Idly By” was released on the triple j unearthed page. Musically it starts off with a different feel to the previous tracks adding to the albums richly diverse soundscape. The bass line and leady guitar bits are full of pop punk goodness, it even has a bounce to it similar to ska.
“Breathing” the vocal track is almost spoken word at times, perhaps a little comical in its presentation but I feel like that’s part of the appeal with this album, at least for me. The bass guitar on this track is great, musically it sits somewhere between pop punk and garage punk with strong melodic vibes throughout.
“Dumpstar” feels like a slow melodic start before bursting into a fast paced punk song with distorted guitars. The song has a breakdown that reminds me of Goldfinger’s ska style breakdowns. Before returning to the opening guitar part which has a very indie rock feel.
“Never Learnt To Fly” is probably my favourite song with fast paced distorted guitars and the vocals in this song have a hint of desperation mixed with urgency in its delivery.
“False Starts” is similar to the other songs with a soft/heavy soundscape, a great bass line, melodic lead guitar fills and great sounding distorted guitar chords.
“Broken Screens” is a laid back rock type track that starts with open chord guitar parts, Wicked bass fills and it picks up the pace towards the end of the song turning into a big punk slap in the face.
“Bench Seat” guitar intro both lead and rhythm. Faster pace, bass n drum parts in verse with guitar chords build up. Lyrically this is one of the strongest songs on the album.
The final track “Lyrical Nausea” has all the elements of a good punk pop song with its fast pace, distorted power chords and melodic lead guitar parts. It also has the stop/start parts familiar to fans of the genre and leaves you wanting more like a good album should.
The band is putting on a launch show for their new album on the 13th of September at The Jade in Adelaide with The Beerbellies, Peanut Butter Crack Babies, Ventolyn and Two Sea Bee.
Idly By is Luke Davies – drums and moustache
Christian (tbag) Hancock – lead bass and backing vox
Leith James – guit and vocals
Idly By Links
Check out Idly By on spotify but if you really want to support the band and scene buy music/merch ,go to shows ,
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Do you love spending time with your pets? Do you also enjoy doing yoga? If so, you’re in luck – you can do yoga with your pets! In this blog post, we will discuss the best ways to do yoga with your furry friends. We’ll also provide some helpful tips to make sure that both you and your pet stay safe and healthy during your yoga session. So what are you waiting for? Grab your mat and get ready to roll out!
When it comes to doing yoga with your pet, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First and foremost, make sure that both you and your pet are physically capable of participating in the activity. If either of you is dealing with an injury or health issue, it’s best to postpone the yoga session until you’re both feeling better.
Also, be sure to choose an appropriate yoga class or routine for you and your pet. If your pet is a newbie to yoga, start with basic poses that are easy on their joints and muscles. As they get more comfortable with the activity, you can gradually introduce more challenging poses. And of course, always keep an eye on your pet to make sure they’re not overexerting themselves.
Finally, make sure to take some time to relax and bond with your pet after the yoga session. Cuddle up on the couch, give them a good belly rub, or just spend some quality time together. Yoga is a great way to connect with your pet – and vice versa! So get ready to roll out the mat, and enjoy some yoga time with your furry friend. Namaste!
Dogs evolved from wolves. Like wolves, they crave the security of a den. Many dog owners find that their dogs will seek out cave-like places to rest – for example, under a desk or table. Why not give your new puppy its own “cave” by giving him the best dog crate?
There are several reasons to do this. A properly sized crate will provide your dog with a sense of security and help him relax. There are benefits for you, as well.
If you’re trying to house train your newest family member, having a crate makes it much easier. Like wolves, dogs try to avoid soiling their dens.
A crate also provides your puppy with a safe place to stay when you can’t watch him. Baby dogs are curious and will put things in their mouth. The last thing you want to do is to come home and find out that your pet has chewed up your expensive shoes or, even worse, swallowed something poisonous. Putting him in his crate when you’re not home will keep this from happening.
Of course, you want to make your crate comfortable for your dog. There are several ways to do this. The most important is making sure that the crate is the proper size for him.
What size crate for a puppy?
Puppies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The appropriate crate size for a Dachshund will not be the best size for a Great Dane.
You might think – why not just get the largest crate possible? Isn’t that the best thing, to give the puppy plenty of room? Unfortunately, that’s not a great idea. If you get a crate that is too large, your puppy may decide to use one part for sleeping and the other part for peeing and pooping. This is obviously not what you want!
You also don’t want a crate that’s too small. Like Goldilocks, you want to avoid something too big or too small, you want something that’s just right.
So what size is just right for your puppy?
He should be able to stand up in his crate without his head hitting the top. He should also be able to turn around and to stretch out to comfortably sleep. Anything smaller will be uncomfortable for him, but anything much larger will be too big.
While crates come with suggested weight ranges, remember that these just guidelines. You have to take into account your puppy’s unique size and shape. For example, basset hounds tend to be short-legged and heavy. If you went just by weight, you might get a larger crate than they actually need, given how short their legs are. On the other hand, some breeds tend to have long legs and slender torsos. So, they might need a crate that is larger than their weight would suggest.
There is another matter you have to keep in mind. Your dog will not remain a puppy forever. Puppies grow, and so the crate that is perfect for him now might not be a good fit later.
You might wonder – does an adult dog also need a crate? Many owners find that crates useful even after their dogs are fully grown. Fortunately, there are crates that come with movable dividers.
Dividers allow you to re-size your dog’s den based on how much he’s grown. You purchase a crate based on the estimated adult size of your dog. Then use the divider to provide just the right amount of space for him now. As he grows, you can continue to move the divider. By the time he is an adult, you will be able to eliminate it altogether.
Where should my dog sleep at night time?
For an adult dog, there are many good answers to this question. Some owners like their dogs in their beds with them. Others give him his own bed. Still, others have him sleep in his crate.
Isn’t that cruel, you may wonder, to make the dog sleep in his crate?
No, not really. Particularly since, for your older dog, you won’t need to close the door. If your dog feels comfortable in his crate, it’s fine for him to sleep there.
For a new puppy, it’s essential that he does. The crate provides him with a sense of security. It’s also the best way to housebreak him, and also to teach him not to be destructive when you are away.
How can I use a crate to house train my dog?
You can use the fact that dogs don’t like to soil their den to house train your puppy.
Ideally, you will feed your puppy 3 times a day and give him free access to water. After a meal, take him outside and praise him when he goes to the bathroom. The younger the puppy, the less bladder control they have, so the sooner you need to do this. For a new puppy, only wait about 5 minutes. As he gets older, increase the time.
Between meals, keep an eye on your puppy. If he starts to whine, circle, or look desperate, take him outside.
If you cannot keep an eye on your puppy, put him in his crate. For a young puppy, don’t keep him in his crate for more than a couple of hours at a time. When you take him out of his crate, immediately take him to use the bathroom.
For a young puppy (less than 3 months old), they may go the minute they step out of their crate. To avoid an accident, gently pick them up and carry them to their bathroom spot.
In the evening, give him his dinner about 3 hours before his bedtime. While you should allow him free access to water throughout the day, while you are housebreaking him, you should remove his water bowl after dinner. Take him to use the bathroom after his dinner, and again right before putting him to bed in his crate.
Remember that new puppies cannot hold their bladders through the whole night. You will need to set your alarm so you can take him out in the middle of the night. You do not want him to soil his crate!
For a young puppy that is less than 10 weeks old, you will need to take him out every 2 hours. Then, until he is about 14 weeks old, it’s every 3 hours. After that, you will generally be fine with every 4 hours. By the time he is 7 or 8 months old, he will generally be able to get through the night without any problems.
Is a crate comfortable for my puppy?
Absolutely, assuming you make it so.
The most important factor is the size of the crate, as discussed above. Another important factor is the type of crate.
There are plastic crates, metal wire crates, and fancy designer crates. They all have their pros and cons. Wire crates are easy to transport, often come with dividers and provide good airflow. For people who live in hot climates, they may be the most comfortable for your pet. Plastic crates can be warmer and give your dog a greater sense of privacy. They are also good for families who will often travel by air with their dogs. Soft-sided crates can be appealing but are best for smaller breeds. Wooden crates and other designer options are for those who want to integrate their dog’s crate with their home décor. They are expensive and probably not the best option for a puppy.
Whatever type of crate you choose, you should line the bottom of the crate with a soft crate pad. Take ambient temperature into consideration. Some pads are designed to keep him cool in hot weather while others will help keep him warm. Provide him with a soft blanket or a t-shirt or towel that has your scent on it. Also, give him a toy that he can chew.
Should you close a puppy crate at night?
Yes, absolutely. Particularly for house-training, the puppy needs to be confined. If your puppy can leave his crate and find a corner of your house to poop or pee in, then this will not help train him to go outside. It is not cruel to confine your puppy to his crate as long as you don’t do it for too long. Remember, a young puppy will not be able to hold his bladder through the night and it is cruel to expect him to do so.
If your puppy whines and cries about being confined to his crate, there are things you can do to help. Make sure you’ve given him some playtime and attention in the evening. Make sure he’s had a chance to use the bathroom before going into his crate. Put something soft inside the crate that smells like you do, and make sure he has something that he can chew on. Puppies gums often hurt due to teething, so they need safe chew toys. For a brand-new puppy, if you are able to get something that has the scent of his mother or littermates, that might also help soothe him.
Finally, there are devices that can help keep your puppy calm, such as those that mimic a heartbeat. Some people have found that playing soft music helps their puppy.
Should a puppy nap in a crate?
Absolutely. If you have properly crate trained your dog, you will find that sometimes he will want to go into his crate on his own. That’s because it is a place he associates with quiet and safety. It’s a comfortable place where he can lie down and relax.
There are times that your puppy may feel overwhelmed by the activity going on around him and he may want to isolate himself from that. This is particularly true if you have small children or often have visitors. Sometimes the activity level just gets too much for a puppy. Or he may have played hard and just feel tired. In either case, the crate provides him a safe place to take a nap. When he lies down in his crate, it’s best to allow him to remain there undisturbed until the next schedule activity – for example, his regular mealtime or walk.
When to stop crating the dog?
Since your puppy’s crate gives him a sanctuary of his own, you don’t want to take it away from him. In fact, if you’ve properly crate trained your dog, he will want to go inside when he feels anxious, overwhelmed, or tired. However, as he gets older, you will want to stop putting him in the crate and let it become something he does voluntarily.
For example, if you used the crate to house train your dog – at some point he will no longer have accidents, either in his crate or in your home. You can then start leaving him out of his crate for increasingly long periods of time. Always keep an eye on him when you do so, however. If he seems nervous, starts circling or whining, etc., take him outside so you give him a chance to relieve himself. You don’t want to set him up to fail.
As another example, if you normally put your dog in his crate when you are out of the house, you may try letting him out of his crate when you leave – but, again, do it gradually. The first time, just leave for 10 minutes and then come back. Slowly increase the amount of time he is left alone.
What if the dog likes the crate too much?
If your dog goes into his crate periodically, it’s no big deal. The crate is his go-to resting place. Maybe you’ve got company over and he’s feeling anxious or tired and doesn’t want to socialize. Let him stay in his crate. However, if you notice a change in behavior where he is staying in his crate for longer and longer periods of time – this could be the sign of an underlying problem. Dogs often retreat to their den when they are sick. So you’ll want to take him to a vet and have him checked out.
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So on Friday, November 12th, 2010 we played a stinky little dive called Fitzgerald’s in Huntington Beach. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not disparaging Fitzgerald’s. At least they have the cajones to feature unknown original bands on weekend nights. Live bands, Original Music! Holy Crap, Really?
Hey, I still have kids under 18, so I use terms like “crap” and “cajones” if you don’t like it, blow.
The camera sucked, the lighting was bad, but neither was as bad as the sound, so here you go:
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“Into the movement” is a documentary that wants to narrate the world as seen through the lens of student political movements. The movie investigates the problems of the various movement experiences, but also be a testimony to the younger generations calling upon a society which at worst exploits them, at best ignores them.
The documentary focuses on the story of “Art Lab”, from the occupation of 2011 to present day, although larger space is given to the more recent events. But in no way can a chronological scan take into account what happens from the inside, the debates, the constant questions, the plan-making and all of this cannot be read between the lines of the facts.
The project of the documentary was born in autumn of 2012. The basic idea was to follow and narrate what happens inside an independent and unauthorised social center. The chosen approach was (and is) to grasp the real life, waiting for it to happen and never building ad hoc situations, other than the interviews.
Lorenzo Melegari was born in 1974 in Parma, where he still lives and works. In order to achieve his degree in political science he studied politics, social science and sociology. At the same time he developed his artistic abilities by following a composition course at the Conservatorio Boito in Parma and playing with local bands.
His course at the Conservatorio was particularly difficult but it was certainly useful to learn the "artistic method". As he approached the end of his academic studies he was still progressing in his musical experimentations when he first approached camerawork and the visual sector.
He then took a number of useful courses at the Centro Cinema Lino Ventura in Parma where he was mentored by the teachers of the Civica Scuola of Milan and had the opportunity to study different aspects of a video production (editing, sound, shooting, etc.). His first short film Impressioni d’Inverno: Tramonti al Parco Ducale di Parma was screened at the Collecchio Videofilm Festival; the next one Lungoparma dei sospiri won the second award at the Mille e una Parma contest.
He collaborated on the film La passeggiata dello scettico with Alessandro Haber, contributing to the set-up of the special contents of the dvd.
Later on he returned to music, but this time in relation with images. In collaboration with the pianist Romeo Zucchi he wrote the music and curated the staging of the mute film Malombra (1917) by Carmine Gallone.
Among his several projects two music videos deserve to special mention: the first one, Basso Ventre for Las Karne Murta, the second one, Cantare di Garabombo l’invisibile, for Emily Collettivo Musicale. Both received a positive response from the public and thousands of views on the most popular video portals.
On the other side, his ten-year activity in public administration allowed him directly experiment in the complexity of the bureaucratic machine and how politics translates its decisions into concrete acts.
These in-depth observations are useful for the accurate sociologic analysis that he is doing for Dentro il Collettivo which is on the extreme opposite of bureaucracy, in the messy and creative magma of a politicised community that lives in a social center.
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RAILWAY WORKSHOP FORGE DAYS
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith on the historic forge and make a poker to take home and keep. Participants must be 11+ years old.
Venue: High Peak Junction Railway Workshops
Time: 11am to pm
Cost: £10 per poker
Booking essential: contact 01629 533298
Whilst you are there hire an audio handset and let Tapper Jack take you on a self-guided tour of High Peak Junction and the Cromford Canal, educational and fun. Only £1.10p.
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Official Word on Cancellation of 2nd Half of Edmonton Amateur Day
By Billy Rainford
It was a tough day at RAD Torque Raceway on Sunday for the first Amateur Day following Round 1 of the Canadian Triple Crown Series MX Nationals in Edmonton, Alberta.
After getting through the first motos in all classes, the decision was made during intermission to cancel the 2nd motos.
Here’s the official word from Jetwerx on the situation:
From Kyle Thompson:
“It was a group decision with myself, the head official, president of ACM and another board member.
“Just not being able to properly water the infield without it turning to an ice rink. Safety was our main concern. The outfield dirt was fine, just need to improve the dirt on the infield.
“Jetwerx will take the L on this. We appreciate everyone for coming to race, watch, and spend the weekend. ACM was a huge help as well as the folks at Rad Torque.
“We will continue to look for ways to bring motocross to new levels here in Canada.”
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10 Items That Can Make Your Classroom More Inclusive
Inclusive education is largely based on an attitude towards educating students with special needs. Essentially, it does not differentiate between students who are typically developing and students who are not. It is about educating all students, alongside same-age peers and peers with varying abilities, in a general education classroom.
Inclusive education is reliant on student access to curriculum. Schools must create opportunities using activities, space and materials so that all students can learn. If you are working in an inclusive classroom or are on the journey to becoming one, here are 10 items that can make your classroom more inclusive:
1. A Large Table
There is no piece of furniture more important in an inclusive classroom than a table large enough for small groups of students. Having a table allows the teacher to bring students together and provide them with various types of instructional programming that meet the needs of the group. In addition, students can meet at the table to work together on projects, have discussions or use as an alternate work space. The table is usually placed in a prominent area of the room, and facilitates many opportunities for students to be members of a group.
Technology is vital to the 21st century classroom. Not only does it allow students to keep up with our changing world, it provides accessibility to the curriculum for learners with special needs. Whether it be a computer, iPad, audio/visual equipment or assistive devices, technology can play various roles in the inclusive classroom. It can offer educational software, provide an accessible curriculum to children with special needs and help differentiate lessons. Highly engaging, technology appeals to most groups of students and supports inclusion in numerous ways.
Inclusive classrooms provide curriculum for different types of learners. For some learners, they prefer a “hands-on” approach to help them understand lessons. Manipulatives can support this process by allowing students to demonstrate their knowledge, develop new levels of understanding and explore deeper concepts. Manipulatives can be easily grouped, placed into plastic containers and put on shelves around the room. Useful for all ages, manipulatives are an easy way to make a classroom more inclusive.
4. Visual Aides
Visual aides are, undoubtedly, very important items in the inclusive classroom. They attract student interest, explain an idea or help a student understand a lesson. Visual aides come in many forms and there should be a variety available in a classroom to facilitate inclusion.
Some examples include: schedules, posters, number lines, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers and different types of paper such as lined, plain or graph. A visual aide can also be a SMART Board, television or iPad. Inclusive classrooms always have numerous types of visual aides handy to help deliver, accommodate or modify a lesson.
5. Positive Behavior Management System
A positive behavior management system can support and maintain a safe, optimal learning environment. It allows the teacher to highlight and reinforce the strengths of individual learners. In addition, it provides students with cues to good behavior.
Supporting student behavior, maintaining a calm learning environment and providing predictable routines assist in giving all learners optimal learning conditions. For a detailed description of a positive behavior management system used in inclusive classrooms, you can refer to My Secret Strategy to Successful Classroom Management.
6. High-Interest Leveled Books
Inclusive classrooms recognize that students learn in different ways in different rates. Not only do teachers want to provide lessons that address the varying abilities, but also provide classroom materials that all students can use. As well as textbooks, an inclusive classroom should also provide books that can be read for enjoyment. Offering books (or audio books) that are age-appropriate, interesting and can be read by readers at different levels are an important way of making a classroom more inclusive.
7. Job Chart
A Job Chart serves several purposes in a classroom. First, it helps keep the classroom running smoothly. Second, it enlists the help of the students and makes the workload lighter. Finally, and most importantly, it allows all students to contribute to the successful operation of the classroom. Class jobs are usually rotated weekly, with students participating in the best way they can for the betterment of the group. Often overlooked, yet very effective, a class job chart can include every student in the classroom in numerous ways.
Teachers need to have a method of choosing students for classroom-based activities in a fair manner. There are many strategies for this, but one simple and easy way that ensures all children in the classroom have an opportunity to be included is called Popsicle Sticks. This method involves putting each child’s name on a popsicle stick (found at craft stores) and placing all the sticks in a jar. Whenever the teacher requires students to make teams, complete a task, or answer a question, a popsicle stick is randomly chosen from the jar. This strategy ensures that every child in the classroom has a chance of being asked to complete the task and done so in an unbiased manner.
9. Student Information Binder
Because an inclusive class welcomes learners of all abilities, it is extremely important that teachers track the strengths and needs of each student. Important data such as assessments, observations, IEPs and notes can be kept together in one place. The teacher can use this information to ensure that all students are included and participating in the classroom program. A teacher can easily combine information into a Student Information Binder which will support the implementation of an inclusive curriculum.
Games such as card games, board games and classroom games are often used by teachers to reinforce a new concept. However, they also play a large role in teaching students social skills and team work. Because game choices are endless, they provide many different ways in which a student can participate. Most importantly, games can allow students to relax in the learning environment, enjoy one another’s company and form relationships.
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Television or film productions of books – especially your favourite novels – can be disappointing. There are bad – even appalling – productions of Jane Austen’s novels. I am not too keen on the 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice that appears to be the favourite of most Jane Austen lovers. Colin Firth’s Darcy is not the Darcy of the novel, and Mr Collins is such a farcical caricature of the novel’s clergyman that all the satire of Austen’s pompous hypocritical cleric is lost. That’s to start with. In the class of the appalling, I put the 2008 production of Persuasion, my favourite Austen novel. Whatever possessed the screenwriter to change a crucial part of the story is beyond me.
On the other hand, the most recent production of Sense and Sensibility (2008) with with Hattie Morahan and Charity Wakefield as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood is the best production of any of Jane Austen novels. It is very true to the novel. Hattie Morahan’s performance is pitch perfect.
I have recently been introduced to Elizabeth Gaskell’s novels. I find them almost as good and engaging as Jane Austen’s – at least the two I have so far read: Cranford and North and South. The television productions of these two books are first class, although Cranford is actually a combination of the novellas Cranford, Mr Harrison’s Confessions, and My Lady Ludlow.
I’m tempted to say that the television production of North and South (2004) is even better than the novel in bringing out the intense relationship between leads Margaret Hale played Daniela Denby-Ashe, and John Thornton played by Richard Armitage. Richard Armitage said in an interview the part was one of a lifetime. Indeed, he played it as one of a lifetime – a rough. smouldering, tormented mill owner who finds it difficult to control his passion for the cultivated girl from Hampshire who rejects him. Below is the link to a review on the tenth anniversary of the production:
Postscript: It has nothing to do with the quality of the production, but Daniela Denby-Ashe has the most perfectly formed lips of any actress I have seen. The opening scenes display them in mesmerising closeup. I’m sure the producers knew what they were doing here. The reviewer claims the kiss at the end was the best television kiss ever. Women sent the BBC switchboard into meltdown. I was not particularly moved by the scene, although I imagine Daniela Denby-Ashe’s lips were an important motivation for Richard Armitage.
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step one out of 11 Italian language Overseas Minister Annalena Baerbock, heart left, and her Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari come getting a press appointment immediately following the appointment in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, abad toward a-two-date stop by at hold talks that have Pakistani frontrunners to go over bilateral matters, international circumstances therefore the most recent state into the Ukraine and you will Afghanistan. Anjum Naveed/AP Show A lot more Let you know Smaller
2 out-of 11 Italian language Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, kept, and her Pakistani similar Bilawal Bhutto Zardari come to own a press appointment immediately after the fulfilling when you look at the Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, abad toward two-big date trip to keep discussions with Pakistani leadership to discuss two-sided issues, global products while the most recent condition during the Ukraine and you may Afghanistan. Anjum Naveed/AP Let you know Significantly more Inform you Faster
Better German diplomat: Taliban to cause Afghanistan’s problem
4 out of eleven Pakistan’s International Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari talks through the a news conference together with Italian language equivalent once the fulfilling, from inside the Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, abad to the several-day stop by at keep conversations having Pakistani frontrunners to go over two-sided things, all over the world issues together with latest condition within the Ukraine and you can Afghanistan. Anjum Naveed/AP Tell you More Inform you Smaller
5 off 11 German International Minister Annalena Baerbock talks through the an excellent press conference along with her Pakistani counterpart just after their conference, from inside the Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, abad to the a couple-day stop by at keep conversations having Pakistani frontrunners to talk about two-sided things, worldwide activities and newest problem for the Ukraine and Afghanistan. Anjum Naveed/AP Reveal More Inform you Faster
eight out-of 11 Italian language Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, left, and her Pakistani similar Bilawal Bhutto Zardari provide a news conference immediately after its meeting in the Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, abad into the two-time stop by at hold discussions having Pakistani management to go over bilateral matters, around the globe issues additionally the newest problem for the Ukraine and you may Afghanistan. Anjum Naveed/AP Let you know Even more Let you know Reduced
8 regarding eleven German International Minister Annalena Baerbock responds towards the a matter during a press conference along with her Pakistani counterpart immediately after their meeting, inside Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, abad with the several-day visit to keep discussions that have Pakistani leaders to go over bilateral things, all over the world factors additionally the newest situation in the Ukraine and you may Afghanistan. Anjum Naveed/AP Inform you Far more Let you know Quicker
10 from 11 Pakistan’s International Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari talks throughout the a press conference along with his German equal immediately after its fulfilling, for the Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, abad on the a couple of-date trip to hold discussions having Pakistani leadership to discuss two-sided issues, worldwide points and also the latest situation inside the Ukraine and you can Afghanistan. Anjum Naveed/AP Show Much more Tell you Quicker
ISLAMABAD (AP) – Germany’s top diplomat indicated inquiries Monday during a trip to Pakistan you to definitely nearby Afghanistan’s the brand new Taliban rulers was top one to nation on a whole “downfall” and you may contributing to incredible distress and hunger.
Annalena Baerbock talked at the a press conference together Pakistani similar, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, immediately following sharing a selection of problems with authorities during the Islamabad, also Russia’s attack out-of Ukraine.
As seizin strength in mid-August just last year, the brand new Taliban keeps enforced severe edicts in the Afghanistan, harking back once again to its repressive code inside the later 1990s. He’s limited freedoms and you will rights of females, who’re today banned of attending college or university outside the sixth degrees, and you may minorities. The country features plunged towards the an unmatched crisis, hurtling for the an economic meltdown as famine and you may hunger loom.
Inside Islamabad, Baerbock urged you to one economic support to Afghanistan’s Taliban should be coupled with advancements regarding person liberties state.
The Taliban, she said, try “best the world to your a downfall” and you may Afghan “moms and dads don’t know how to supply kids. Female is deprived of the directly to degree. Ladies are almost excluded off contribution publicly lifestyle. Dissenting sounds is brutally pent-up. The newest savings is grinding to a halt.”
The fresh new Taliban is “supposed about wrong guidelines,” Baerbock said. “Should they go-down that it path, there is no space getting normalization and also reduced getting recognition of the Taliban because the legitimate rulers of the nation.”
Last week, the U.N. Defense Council entitled to the Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers so you can “fast opposite” its guidelines and you may practices limiting the human being legal rights of females and you will people.
Baerbock told you Germany perform keep providing those individuals Afghans who want to exit the country and you may acknowledged Pakistan to have assisting their journey to Germany.
“We shall consistently give humanitarian help and you can secure the some one who need it the quintessential, especially ladies and women who suffer more others significantly less than the newest Taliban’s laws,” she said social anxiety dating service.
To date, more than fourteen,100 Afghans who have been at stake on the Taliban had journeyed so you can Germany courtesy Pakistan, trying begin another type of life safely and you can instead of concern.
Later Friday, Germany’s foreign ministry said Baerbock try reducing brief this lady travels once comparison confident to own COVID-19 from inside the Pakistan. She took a test after noticing she had missing the girl sense off preference at dinner, the newest ministry told you into Facebook.
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It asserted that every further engagements on her behalf trip had been canceled, but don’t instantaneously promote home elevators this new timing regarding the woman come back so you’re able to Germany. Bhutto Zardari and those Pakistani authorities just who had the German foreign minister was protectively separating on their own in the home, predicated on officials.
Bhutto Zardari, status near to their Italian language similar, requested the fresh Taliban rulers to help you award the requirements they’d made towards around the globe area both before and after overpowering power. “It is our very own vow that Afghan regulators would-be receptive into the worldwide community’s traditional off inclusivity, regard to have people liberties for everybody Afghans, also female, or take active actions up against terrorism,” the guy said.
Bhutto Zardari told you the brand new global people need to be actively interested with Afghanistan’s rulers to avoid a good humanitarian drama. “I together with accept that the production of Afghanistan’s monetary assets create end up being extremely important for the stabilization this new economy and offering they durability,” he told you.
Because Taliban caught stamina inside the August, Pakistan might have been urging the usa or any other countries in order to discharge upward out-of $ten billion during the frozen Afghan property. not, the U.S. has actually prior to now said several of that cash are fastened when you look at the lawsuits between your survivors together with categories of subjects of your 9/11 violent symptoms done by al-Qaida since classification was being harbored from inside the Afghanistan from the Taliban in their prior rule.
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If the, simultaneously, the address prevents and then make eye contact along with you, or looks out shortly after a portion of a second and you will do perhaps not review again, you should probably believe that the attract isn’t came back. There clearly was nevertheless the chance that your own target is an excellent extremely timid people – and some ladies tends to be not surprisingly wary about signalling one appeal from inside the male complete strangers. The only method to see is by romantic observance from their target’s conduct to the other people. Really does she continuously stop head attention-contact with people? Does he look worried, stressed otherwise aloof inside the connections along with other female? If so, your own target’s reluctance to satisfy their gaze is little personal, and it would-be well worth handling, but just with considerable warning.
After a conversation starts, it is normal having eye contact is busted since the presenter seems away
Once you have approached your address, you will need to create eye contact again so you’re able to hit upwards a conversation. Whenever your eyes fulfill, it is possible to beginning to speak. During the discussions, the person who are speaking appears away more the individual that is hearing, and be-bringing is actually governed by the a characteristic development of looking, eye contact and seeking out.
So, to code you have done speaking and invite an answer, then you review at the target once again. Showing focus when you find yourself their address are talking, you need to examine their/the lady face about about three-house of time, from inside the looks long-lasting anywhere between one and seven seconds. The person talking will generally evaluate you for less than half this time around, and you can lead visual communication was intermittent, barely lasting one or more 2nd. Should your address have finished speaking, and you will anticipates a reply, they look in the both you and build temporary eyes contact again to point that it is your change.
The basic laws for pleasant talk was: go through the almost every other man or woman’s deal with even more whenever you are paying attention, glance out significantly more while speaking and then make short-term eyes get in touch with to help you initiate change-delivering.
The most popular mistake some body make whenever flirting will be to overdo the interest contact within the a premature make an effort to increase intimacy. That it simply makes the other individual be awkward, that can send mistaken indicators. Some men plus blow the potential by carrying on a discussion which have a beneficial female’s chest, unlike looking at the lady face.
The main conditions here are ‘glance’ and you may ‘brief’: end longer staring either within other individual or out
The exact distance you keep on the other individual when teasing are essential, because commonly apply at their unique impression of you, and the top-notch your communications. Sometimes even furthermore, experiencing others man or woman’s usage of range will state you a lot regarding his/their responses and you will attitude close by.
When you first means a stylish stranger, having mainly based asian dates prices at least an indication of common appeal compliment of vision contact, try making visual communication once more at about 4ft aside, ahead of swinging one nearer. At 4 foot (regarding the a couple short strategies out), you’re on the newest borderline anywhere between what exactly are known as the ‘social zone’ (4 so you’re able to a dozen ft) additionally the ‘personal zone’ (18in so you’re able to 4ft).
For individuals who receive a confident reaction in the 4ft, move around in so you can ‘arm’s length’ (on the 2ft 6in). If you try so you’re able to approach much closer than so it, especially if you you will need to mix the fresh new 18in ‘personal area/intimate zone’ border, their target may suffer embarrassing. Whenever you are personal adequate to whisper and start to become heard, you are probably as well personal to own morale.
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The government of Guyana, with support from the Global Environment Facility and the Inter-American Development Bank, is exploring the potential for wind power generation along the country’s Atlantic coast:
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MOPI) has begun installing four wind measurement stations along the Atlantic Coast at a cost of more than GYD$33.5 million (US$160,000) to determine the potential of this natural resource for the generation of sustainable renewable energy, the government’s Department of Public Information said.
The stations, which are being mounted on towers with a height of 200 feet each, are being installed along the coast at Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice in Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice), and at Port Mourant, Number 63 Village and Crabwood Creek in Region Six (East Berbice/Corentyne), respectively.
The project is being undertaken by the Hinterland Electricity Company Incorporated (HECI) which falls under the purview of the MOPI.
The Department of Information (DPI) spoke to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HECI, Horace Williams whilst he was conducting an inspection of the work being done on one of the towers on the foreshore at Onverwagt last week.
Williams disclosed that the objective of the installation is to determine whether wind speeds along the coast can provide sufficient power for the establishment of wind farms. This all forms part of the government’s thrust to achieving a transition to 100 percent renewable energy in the power sector over the coming years.
“Our department has done a lot of work with solar energy over the years. We want hydropower and of course we want wind power too in the sustainable energy programme mix,” Williams was quoted by the Department of Public Information as saying.
He added that “we have to do the assessment using these towers and then we can move on to see how wind can fit into the overall programme.”
Demerara Waves has more information: Wind stations being installed to explore wind generation potential on Guyana’s coast.
[Image: John McIntyre]
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The Georgia Society of CPAs recognizes the hard work and dedication of its members each year through awards. From education to industry, GSCPA members are what make the Society great. To nominate an individual for one of the awards listed below, please complete the award nomination form.
Outstanding Member in Industry
Each year, the Society seeks nominations for GSCPA Outstanding Member in Industry Award, which is presented at the Decision Makers Conference. This award recognizes a member in industry who has made significant contributions, professional and civic, that reflect the values and ideals to which CPAs in this practice area should aspire. Nominees are required to be a GSCPA fellow member in good standing and be employed in practice in industry.
Meritorious Service Award
The Meritorious Service Award is the highest award presented by GSCPA in recognition for outstanding service to the profession. The individual shall have given superior service to the profession, or could be recognized for a single accomplishment that came to fruition during the course of one year. If you would like to submit a name for this award, please send the name, contact information and a brief description of their accomplishment.
Public Service Award
The annual Public Service Award recognizes a member who has distinguished himself or herself in public service activities at the local, state, regional, or national level. The range of activities which are considered "public service" is endless. Recent activities have included traditional public service via such organizations as the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. More often, however, the nominees have been leaders in less traditional areas, such as health care and disabilities, urban development initiatives and housing, education, youth programs, and cultural activities. Professional services related to accounting organizations are not considered in determining the award winner.
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Ollie Watkins’ devastating hat-trick helped ruthless Aston Villa mark their return to European football with a first-leg Europa Conference League play-off demolition of Hibernian.
Hibs hero John McGinn’s Easter Road homecoming dominated much of the pre-match build-up, but England striker Watkins will rightly grab the headlines after a phenomenal display at a sell-out Easter Road.
Following a bright start, the Scottish Premiership side could not deal with their clinical Premier League visitors upping the ante as Watkins glanced in a sublime header before nodding in a second at the back post.
Leon Bailey then powered in a close-range header of his own to put Villa – regarded as tournament favourites by many – in complete control at the break in their first European game in 13 years.
Watkins thought the offside flag had denied him a treble just after the interval, but the VAR reviewed his first-time finish past David Marshall, with Douglas Luiz’s penalty sealing a record-equalling European win for Unai Emery’s side.
Next Thursday’s second leg at Villa Park will be about damage limitation for Hibs and Lee Johnson, who watched his side crumble in his 500th game as a manager after his brave attacking line-up briefly rattled the visitors early on.
In the opposite dugout, four-time Europa League winner Emery took no chances with his XI, including big-money summer signings Pau Torres and Moussa Diaby starting.
But with a boisterous home crowd on top of them, Villa had to weather a short storm from Hibs, which included a weak Martin Boyle volley and an equally tame penalty shout.
But after Watkins planted Lucas Digne’s inch-perfect ball into the far corner, it was about how many Villa wanted.
They got five, but it could have been nearly double had Marshall not denied Bailey with a fine stop before Diego Carlos and Ezri Konsa both had headers narrowly miss the target.
Hibs fans are not daft. When your side comes up against a club who have spent a reported £80m this summer in comparison to your £1.5m, this result can be expected.
Johnson’s XI was brave, as was his approach, but a goal really had to come in those opening exchanges for Hibs to stand a chance before their energy sapped.
Against this calibre of opponent, defending has to be flawless and attacking has to be clinical. In a nutshell, that is what Villa demonstrated.
Emery said in the build-up to this that he wanted to “write new history” with the 1982 European Cup winners. With the squad at his disposal, and his serial winning mentality at this level, he may well scribe a successful new chapter at Villa Park.
Hibernian manager Lee Johnson: “First of all, I was proud of the club for getting to this point. I was disappointed with the scoreline. I felt the shape was okay in the first half, but in terms of moments in our control we weren’t good enough.
“The gulf in quality showed after that period in the first 20 minutes. Too many times we gave the ball away, too many times we were offside. That was the lesson for us and we hope we can learn from this.
“There’s huge differences between the budgets and we’re doing well to compete at this level and today is a big lesson for us.”
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery: “We know we really played a high level, and didn’t let them play how they usually play. The end result is maybe not deserved, but we deserved to win, and our respect of them is playing how we played.
“We know they are very good in the transition. We know they have good long balls and crosses. We tried to keep control with the ball, and we did it.
“I am happy, but everything we did was with respect. In this competition, first we have to be in the groups, and second, trying to do something here.”
Both sides return to league action at the weekend before next Thursday’s second leg (20:00 BST) in Birmingham as Hibs host Livingston on Saturday (15:00) and Villa travel to Burnley the following day (14:00).
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Since practicing RPM as a professional, I have started making connections in the education, social services, and professional autism fields. I quickly learned that Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) is considered “controversial” to many, but not everyone, in these fields. This label puts a wall up between people who should be working together to improve the lives of the people we all want to help. It has been said in the Bible, as well as quoted by Abraham Lincoln, that a house divided cannot stand. By addressing this controversy, I hope to build bridges that will help parents, professionals, and the individual with a disability work together as a true and unified team.
Many people do not understand what RPM is. RPM is an EDUCATIONAL method that can lead to communication. It is not in and of itself a communication method. What do I mean by this? It is not the equivalent of other communication methods that are commonly taught to people with autism. These include speech, sign language, and picture exchange communication system (PECS). My son Philip who is now 14 and remains mostly unable to speak, was taught speech and PECS for many years. He was able to learn to request objects and basic needs like chips, milk, potty, outside, and break. To see Philip achieve these feats at age 4 was wonderful and exciting, but he could not manage to go beyond requesting and meeting basic needs through speech and picture exchange. From age 4 to 9 (9 was the age we started RPM), it was not obvious to us that Philip was making more than miniscule progress. The yearly IEP had only slight variations of the goals the year before- 1:1 correspondence of numbers 1-5, identifying 5 sight words, matching upper to lower case letters, identifying and requesting 5 new items. There had to be more to life than this.
Enter RPM. On the advice of a mother in my autism support group and a giant leap of faith, my husband and I took Philip on a trip to Austin, Texas, to enroll in a 4 day camp to learn RPM from its creator, Soma Mukhopadhyay. It is not an overstatement to say it completely changed our lives. Watching Soma work with Philip was like nothing we had witnessed before. She talked to Philip calmly and intelligently as she taught him about the water cycle, the first Thanksgiving, stories by Aesop, and 2-digit addition and subtraction. She conveyed a confidence in our son’s abilities that was not forced by excess praise or exaggerated expression. It was genuine. And our son responded positively, showing he could choose correctly from her choices about what she had taught. He even spelled some answers that week. We had no idea he knew more than what a letter looked like, let alone that it made certain sounds that when put together make words.
When we got home, the job was for me to do RPM with Philip. This took me a long time to learn, which I did through reading Soma’s books, an online support group, lots of practice, and trial and error. Needless to say, I was not good at it when I started. In fact, there were times I wanted to throw in the towel. But I stuck with it, because deep down, I knew this method made sense. I knew the set-up of me learning to do RPM was better than the other therapies that required me to just drop off Philip for a half hour for his weekly session. This was going to be a complete lifestyle change for our family. It was not a quick fix. Nothing ever is.
I have learned a lot through my experiences working with my son, eventually training and becoming certified in RPM, and now working with a variety of students. I want to clear up this notion of “controversy” so that other parents and professionals are not afraid to try it.
Forgive me for taking a tangent into my own story. Let me get back to my point about RPM being an educational method. RPM presumes anyone can LEARN! Not everyone will start at the same point, but everyone can be taught new things. Learning will not look the same as learning in a neurotypical person. Take Helen Keller for example. She could not learn by using her eyes or ears. She had to use the sense that was available to her: touch. Through Anne Sullivan’s teaching in a way that was uniquely suitable to Helen Keller, she was able to join society. And from there on, her progress spiraled upward. She learned braille, graduated college, wrote books, and even learned to speak! Think about how impossible that should have been for someone both blind and deaf! RPM has done similar for many people with autism and related disabilities around the world. At one point, I thought I would never know what Philip truly felt. Now he can tell me through pointing to letters to spell his thoughts. I do not take for granted that this is a miracle to me.
RPM takes into account a neuro-atypical way of processing the world. With over 100 billion neurons in just our brains alone (not including peripheral neurons), our nervous system is our most complex organ system, affecting our senses, movement, thinking, memory, emotion, stress, and so much more. Because I am not autistic myself, I will never fully understand how an autistic person learns, but I will try my best to teach to how each child learns best and not to a neurotypical standard or my personal preference.
According to Soma Mukhopadhyay, every RPM lesson has 4 objectives: cognitive, skill, tolerance, and communication. This is how I have come to understand it. In order to communicate, we must learn to coordinate 3 things all at once. First, we need something to talk about. This is our cognitive objective. The more we can learn about the world, through academics and sharing stories and ideas, the more we can think intelligently and have something to communicate about. When we repeat the same simple lessons day after day and year after year, we only have very limited things to think and talk about. But all this thinking will remain locked in the mind if we don’t teach the skill of showing what we know. The skill objective focuses on literacy and the motor skills required for the output of thought. Right from the beginning, a short piece of information is taught (cognitive objective) and a question is asked about that information through written choices (literacy-reading) and choosing (motor skill- pointing). Just as Hellen Keller did not stop learning skills after learning to write in her teacher’s hand, students using RPM can continue to learn skills beyond pointing to spell on a letterboard. They can learn to type, handwrite, develop hobbies, and in some cases, even speak. The third objective is tolerance. I like to call this “learning to be present.” Recently I was caught daydreaming through a cocktail conversation among physicians at a dinner party discussing a new surgical procedure. Because I wasn’t interested and I wasn’t clued in to the conversation, I was caught off guard when someone asked me a question after what seemed like an hour of droning on. I use this example to help put ourselves in our student’s shoes when we teach them. Prompts are simply ways we can clue our kids in to actively engaging with us to listen and respond. Especially in the beginning, we ought to have interesting lessons that our kids can relate to. We should have back and forth participation, keeping our teaching points short before asking a question. We should allow students to be as comfortable as possible so they can participate to their best ability. For some, that means allowing kids to move. For others, it is allowing a child to watch his favorite video while working. From my experience, these accommodations can eventually be reduced and then not needed at all. When you have the cognitive, skill, and tolerance components clicking in synchrony, that’s when open communication can start to emerge.
As the parent or teacher doing the RPM, we must remember our responsibility is TEACHING. That means the burden is on us to help the child learn. We should not put the burden on the child to get it right. That is called TESTING. Testing can lead to anxiety that is another barrier to learning. When our child or student does not answer in the way we expected, we must figure out where the breakdown was. Maybe we reteach the cognitive objective. We may have to coach them to point more accurately when spelling known responses. Or maybe we must clue the child in from distractions by enhancing the lesson with different sensory components like drawing a diagram or singing.
Can communication only happen in the context of an RPM lesson? No, but learning to communicate can be a long process of learning to coordinate thoughts, skill, and tolerance. Communication most easily flows from an RPM lesson, where the person can relate the subject to his internal thoughts and how it relates to life. After much practice a person can become successful communicating without RPM. When you see a person typing or pointing on a letterboard to converse, this is no longer RPM, but a product of a lot of RPM practice to get there! While the goal is to achieve as much independence as possible, the process of getting there must be enjoyed and valued more highly than the destination. I take inspiration from Helen Keller’s life. She said, “I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” And also, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” RPM has not cured my son’s autism or given him full independence, but it has unlocked his potential to do the things he can do, given him a way to be included in the world, and provided him a voice to be known and to truly express himself. There should be no controversy in a transformed life.
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Prior to joining the firm in 1992, Mr. Regan worked for another Anchorage law firm for three years in both commercial law and litigation departments, where his practice emphasized transactional work, commercial litigation, insurance defense litigation, and estate planning and probate law.
Upon joining Holmes Weddle & Barcott, Mr. Regan worked closely with Randy Weddle for several years representing Exxon Corporation in personal injury lawsuits arising out of the EXXON VALDEZ oil spill clean up. His maritime practice has also involved defense of claims under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
With degrees in both business and law, Mr. Regan has represented a diverse client base. He has considerable trial experience and has represented institutional clients and a variety of insurers and self-insured companies. His clients include Western National Insurance Group, Safeway, Umialik Insurance Company, Western Heritage Insurance Company, ARECA Insurance Exchange, and ACE American Insurance Company. He defends insureds and businesses in commercial litigation, professional liability matters (particularly mental health professionals), property damage, personal injury, maritime injury, premises liability, and insurance coverage issues. He also provides estate planning and probate services to the firm’s clients.
Mr. Regan is a life-long Alaskan, whose family came to Juneau in the early 1930’s. Prior to practicing law, he served as both a state and congressional legislative assistant, and worked as a commercial fisherman.
Mr. Regan is a member of the Alaska Bar Association (co-founder, Admiralty Law Section), member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, and was the Executive Council Representative from Alaska and Hawaii to the Young Lawyers' Division of the American Bar Association. He has also served on the Alaska Supreme Court Standing Committee on Civil Rules.
- Admiralty and Maritime
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Defense
- Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
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- Alaska State Courts
- United States District Court, District of Alaska
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Bachelor of Arts: University of Washington, 1985; Phi Beta Kappa
- Master of Business Administration: Willamette University George H. Atkinson Graduate School of Management, 1989 (emphasis in accounting and finance)
- Juris Doctor: Willamette University College of Law, 1989 (honors in trial practice)
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Through ten outstanding editions, Werner & Ingbar's The Thyroid: A Fundamental and Clinical Text has been the go-to reference for the most comprehensive coverage of the thyroid, including anatomy, development, biochemistry, physiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of all thyroid disorders. Now in full color throughout, the 11th Edition of this award-winning text remains the clinician’s preferred source of authoritative information on the thyroid—an essential resource for all endocrinologists and thyroid surgeons.
• Includes thorough updates and new content throughout the text, especially on thyroid cytopathology, thyroid imaging, and targeted therapy of thyroid cancer as well as a new full-color format.
• Covers all aspects of the thyroid, including thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion, thyroid function, and disorders such as thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism, and cancer.
• Discusses surgical management of thyroid cancer, thyroid disruptors, thyroid hormone analogs, thyroid dysfunction’s effects on other organ systems, the aging thyroid, subclinical hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, and thyroid disease in pregnancy.
• Features insights from international experts, including new editor Dr. Peter Kopp of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
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I love the Summer, but I think we had ours last week. A frantic five days of insane temperatures and humidity (for the UK, that is), and now we're back to wind and rain. Tho obviously, as the season dictates, the rain is lovely and warm.
Here's some pics. (Give 'em a click for a closer view, it's worth it.)
And yes, new stories to follow soon, honest.
A lovely view along Norton Common in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. I used to live near here a few years back, and I don't think the sky has changed much since. Still, I'm loving the daisies.
In fact, it turned very heavy and brooding as I wandered around town, peaking in this shot above one of the town's many churches. Not the prettiest edifice, to be sure. But a lovely contrast to the boiling sky.
Better weather a few days later as I headed into Norfolk to see my good buds Zoe and Roses. I forget where this windmill is, but it posed beautifully, and didn't wave its arms about too much. It could have done with a lick of paint, mind, but I was on a schedule and didn't want to be late for dinner.
Several months ago, I posted some nice shots of the red-leafed Virginia Creeper on Zoe's house. Between seasons, it returns to this. Not as beautiful, but very striking, especially against the red brickwork. Remember the triffids?
I have a bit of a thing for wind turbines. I know a lot of folk don't, and perhaps I wouldn't want one on my doorstep, but they make for nice photographic subjects.
This is the magnificent front elevation of Ely Cathedral. I spend a lot of time there these days with the frankly gorgeous Lisa; an evening walk round the town is something very special, especially with my beloved for company. I'd like to thank the clouds for their cooperation.
Tick-Tock goes the Cathedral clock. A portion of the front elevation. The long lens did its job.
The Octagon Tower at the rear of the Cathedral. It's really quite something, but sadly I'm too, erm, "muscular and manly"* to climb the tiny wee staircase to take in the view from its roof.
[ * Not a euphemism for "fat". No way. *looks shifty* ]
The Cathedral does have a habit of looming from certain angles. This may be one of them. Beautiful, nonetheless.
Closer to home, the River Ouse. The skies were having to chase me to keep up, mind.
A slice of England. Enough said.
To finish, perhaps nature's finest gentle creature, the humble cow. It's the eyes, I think? This one chewed cud contemplatively as I snapped it from the car. Just stood there. As soon as I pulled away, it returned to breakdancing.
I'll get a shot of that next time.
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Bryan Lee O’Malley joined me for a chat his books Scott Pilgrim and Lost at Sea as well as other topics of comicky goodness. I really appreciate Bryan taking the time out of his hectic schedule for my humble little show, while he finishes off his epic series.
To contact me,
#2147 – 720 Sixth St
New Westminster, BC
and only if you are mailing from the United States
1685 H Street # 27043
Blaine, WA 98230
or email me [email protected]
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Greetings, humble Inkstudians! I’m Caitlin McGurk, indomitable zinestress and head librarian at The Schulz Library of The Center for Cartoon Studies. As many have already recapped, this years TCAF festival was absolutely unforgettable. One of the highlights for me was the opportunity I was given to moderate a panel with Adrian Tomine, Jillian Tamaki, and Lorenzo Mattoti on comic artists who also work as illustrators. Although that’s a bit of a broad, vague, and essential description of all of us in the business- we were able to hit on everything from using time and motion in comics, to the bureacracries of dealing with editors vs. art directors. The choice of panelists made it especially dynamic: Jillian- who typically defines herself as an illustrator, Adrian- who is without question a cartoonist at heart but whose work for The New Yorker reaches a much broader audience as an illustrator, and Lorenzo- whose work visually identifies as fine art illustration but has been conditioned to work quite well sequentially.
To contact me,
#2147 – 720 Sixth St
New Westminster, BC
and only if you are mailing from the United States
1685 H Street # 27043
Blaine, WA 98230
or email me [email protected]
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*** a picture and a letter ***
I love and miss you. I think of you every day. The legacy you have left with me is so special. I am your namesake and take pride in that. As an Alexander I value family, work hard, love God, and truly believe in laughter, imagination, and inner strength because of you.
Your daughters and son are doing well. They love each other and take care of Honey like you would. Honey is thriving. She has us all close, because you set her and us up that way. She is a total spit fire and you would love her more now then ever. Papa wears your ring every day. He speaks of you all the time and sees you as his Father. He has even taken to calling Honey “Joyful” in the past few years and we think it suits her. Bethany and Stan are having their first little one next month and we don’t know if it’s a boy or girl. I will be sure to tell him/her about you. Little Tonie is dating Doug, and is so in love. She would make you laugh all the time, just like she does me. She is so funny. Ben and I are doing well, we love being married and Ben talks of you as if he knew you. Momma is growing and changing and is one incredible Mom. Auntie is a rock for us all, she is battling cancer but doing it valiantly. You would be proud. Terry is terry – the king of jokes! He too has remained a cornerstone for the family, and we are lucky to have him.
Ananda and her girls, and Shanti have been visiting a lot recently to see Honey. Her last birthday was really special. We had a ladies tea. Bethany hosted and it was a really special day. Honey also joined us at Stan and Bethany’s new place this past Christmas and it was so fun. We even stole two presents from her in the gift exchange. You would have laughed so hard.
Uncle Bob Duchemin wore your Bah HumBob shirt to our Christmas Eve gathering and I smiled and cried. I wear your Run Bob Run sweatshirt LOTS and smile. Every time I put my arms in it I think of you hugging me.
I miss you so much, miss holding your hand and hearing “drive safe, watch the wind.” I can’t wait to see you in heaven. I love you.
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10 May, 2021
In autumn and winter, the weather is getting cold, and the indoor temperature is often higher than that indoors, so in order to prevent heat loss, window frames play a decisive role. The material and density of window frames determine the thermal insulation performance of windows.
There are many kinds of materials for window frames, and the market for doors and windows is a mixture of fish and dragons. What are the materials of window frames after all?
Which kind of window frame should I choose?
There are mainly five kinds of window frame materials:
Wood: pure wood window products have a wide range of materials, convenient production, many door and window styles, and good decoration effect, which can meet the needs of different levels of high, middle and low grade.
It has strong decoration, environmental protection and excellent thermal insulation.
This kind of window is more suitable for pastoral style and classical style decoration.
But it consumes natural wood and destroys the environment.
In addition, the material is more expensive and the cost is relatively high.
Fire-retardant and moisture-resistant windows are not as good as aluminum alloy and other materials.
Plastic steel: the raw material of plastic steel window is rigid strength anti-oxidation plastic, because aluminum plastic material does not conduct heat, so the thermal insulation of plastic steel window is better, in addition, it also has the advantages of good sound insulation, impact resistance, strong sealing and so on.
However, the fireproof, safety, anti-theft and ventilation quality of aluminum alloy windows are not as good as those of aluminum alloy windows.
And the strength of plastic windows is not very good, easy to change shape, a few years later will change color and aging.
Aluminum alloy: aluminum alloy windows are relatively common in home life. They have light weight, high strength, good watertightness and air tightness, good fire resistance, large daylighting surface, atmospheric corrosion resistance, long service life, good decoration effect and good environmental protection performance.
But the toughness is not good, the tone is cold, the heat preservation effect is poor, the air tightness is poor, it will leak air and water, and the surface is easy to change color if it is not handled well.
Because it is metallic and has good thermal conductivity, it can quickly transfer the heat from outside into the house in summer, resulting in cold winter and hot summer.
Broken bridge aluminum: on cold protection and warmth, the first is broken bridge aluminum doors and windows.
It closely connects the indoor and outdoor two layers of aluminum alloy into a whole to form a new aluminum profile.
High strength, unchanged, maintenance-free.
The improvement improves the thermal insulation performance of the window, and its air tightness is better than any aluminum and plastic steel doors and windows, which can ensure that the indoor windowsill and floor in the area with heavy wind and sand are free of sand and dust.
The broken bridge aluminum profile can realize the three sealing structure of the door and window, reasonably separate the water vapor cavity, successfully realize the gas-water isobaric balance, significantly improve the water tightness and air tightness of the door and window, and achieve the effect of clean and bright window.
Glass: the glass material is generally connected with the window as a whole form, so the integrity is very strong, the appearance also looks very beautiful, but the production cost is very high, the technical requirement is high, the family use is very little, generally common in large public buildings.
The above is a brief introduction to the window frame material, I hope it can be helpful to everyone!
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Have you ever been in the middle of an activity or event and had a sudden idea come to you? It may be unrelated to what you were currently involved with, and you make a mental note to yourself that it was a good idea!
You say to yourself you are going to remember to write it down when you get home. But you forget about it. Maybe hours, days or weeks later, you remember you had a ‘good idea,’ but you can’t remember exactly what it was.
What then, can be done to help capture those good ideas when they occur? The best thing to do is to write them down as you receive them.
Write Down Your Good Ideas
It’s always a good idea to keep a small spiral notebook and a pencil/pen with you at all times. In your purse or in a pocket, they will come in handy when you need them.
I attended an informative media development workshop, where the instructor stressed on the importance of writing ideas at the time you get them.
He shared the story of a personal friend of his who was at a ball game when an idea came to him about a particular product for cell phones. The friend wrote the idea down right away, folded the piece of paper and stuck it in his pocket.
As it usually happens, he forgot about his idea until he found the paper some weeks later, and his interest was rekindled. He decided to develop the idea and eventually gained financial benefit from it.
Are you now thinking about those golden ideas you might have let pass you by? Nothing guarantees that a good idea will make you rich, but it could be something that would bring enrichment to your life as well as the lives of others.
Keep a Notepad at Home
A good idea might come to you at your house, in your car and other places where you spend time. I gleaned this tip from award-winning children’s writer T.E. Watson. He keeps those long, yellow legal writing pads in his car and around his home so he can capture an inspired moment when it happens.
He tells the story of how he came up with his award-winning story The Monster in the Mailbox while sitting in the drive-through mailbox line of his local post office and watching a mini drama unfold in front of him.
Several cars ahead of him, a woman had put too large of a package in the mail drop where it got stuck, and as she was struggling to get it out, she got stuck as well. The incident sparked a story idea within him, and he grabbed one of those pads and began furiously writing the events he was witnessing.
I put that idea to use right away, purchasing tablets in bulk from my favorite warehouse shopping store. I keep them in our vehicles and various places around home and, in less than a year’s time have already filled up about a dozen writing tablets with story ideas, script outlines, and even notes to self.
Put a Notebook by Your Bed
For many people, fresh ideas come in the morning after a night of rest. Though I do keep a couple of pens by my bedside, I also have pencils because nothing is more frustrating than trying to quickly capture a great idea in writing, and then find that the pen doesn’t work.
Record on Your Cell Phone
If all else fails, and you get stuck with an idea and nary pen or paper at hand, use the voice recording capability of your cell phone. You can record that idea and transcribe it later.
Do you make it a habit to write down good ideas when
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When Your Customers Are Ready to Buy… Will They Find You?
As sales managers, marketers and business owners, we’re always chasing new leads—especially leads that are ready to buy. But, if you’re only showing up when a customer is ready to buy, you’re losing ground quickly to competitors.
“B2B buyer behavior has been changing dramatically over the last few years as buyers become more sophisticated, finding new ways to gather information online and via social media. 90% of business buyers say when they’re ready to buy, they’ll find you.”
Our shopping patterns have evolved dramatically in the last decade due to online developments. Social Media has transformed the way we solicit and give referrals, amplifying the power of customer evangelism. We take search for granted because of its ubiquity in our lives and expect to “google” anything before we buy it. More recently, video has become omnipresent thanks to the proliferation of high speed connections which allow us to become instant experts on any new topic we happen upon in less time than ever before.
We have a habit of researching every purchase. Some with a simple tweet looking for validation and others with hours of searching and self-education. This new habit combined with the ease of online publishing gives us marketers perhaps the most significant opportunity of this data-rich era. This is an untapped gold mine of potential that has yet to be utilized.
As your prospects research problems and their dreams, you have the ability to show up in their lives with just the right answer or piece of information that they need to move forward. With new technologies, you can begin a relationship with these strangers and possibly turn many of them into customers. Your solutions further build trust towards your brand, enticing them to return again, and encouraging them to spread the word via their social media profiles.
An explosion of Marketing Automation software vendors have emerged in the market to help companies take advantage of this opportunity.
In “Using Marketing Automation with SEO,” I covered the idea of regularly writing and adding content that solves your customers problems to your website. These articles act as bait, attracting potential buyers that are currently researching the problems you can help them solve.
Expand your use of SEO keyword targets beyond your products and services to focus on the problems and answers your customers are searching for. This will bring you a stream of potential customers very early in the process long before they begin contacting competitors.
Once you have these early potential customers, you can use marketing automation and lead nurturing to grow them into a steady stream of ready-to-buy leads for your sales team.
If you rely on lead generation for to grow your company, make sure to check out our new executive report: Three Critical Trends Impacting Lead Generation in 2015.
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LexisNexis® CounselLink® is known for being in the forefront when it comes to innovation. We’ve made it our focus to listen to the needs of our customers, and one of the ways that we’ve done this is by hosting a series of regional conferences.
In a previous article on our blog we already discussed creating multiple room types to improve the commercial positioning of your hotel. Using your rooms to merchandise your hotel, will result in auto-upselling by guests, we concluded. But there is more to it. It allows you to build up a comprehensive rate grid with a multitude of price points. Having a wide range of room types at our disposal, with a well defined product variation, allows us to reach different buyer (aka potential guest) budget level.
The Power of Reporting
In the early days of revenue management yield managers used to work with price BAR levels. However this practice in the age of dynamic pricing is a bit outdated. It limits you to work only within a predefined set of rates.But what if there is demand to sell your rooms can sell at a higher price? Or what if you need to go lower during distressed periods.We prefer with a fully flexible pricing matrix, which allows for any rate.
But you can also decide to use your room categories to capture extra occupancy in a low demand period. You can decide not close your basic room categories, and oversell them to capture extra volume. This way you don’t have to adjust your pricing, and stay-through rates are not up and down for each day of the week.
- Avoid paying state franchise taxes for the year in which registration forms were submitted
- Have ample time to sort out other requirements
- Creating operating agreements, establishing a board of directors
Different states have different rules as to how far in advance they will receive a delayed filing. Usually, the requirement is to file between 30 to 90 days before the desired effective date. So, for business owners wanting an effective date of January 1, 2019, now is an excellent time to check out the rules that apply to them as we’re in that 30- to 90-day window now. Check with your state or contact my team at CorpNet to find out how far in advance you can file.
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There are plenty of MMO blogs out there that have reviewed the various classes available to new players when they take their first tentative steps into the World of Warhammer. Online. Craft. There isn’t much coverage, however, of the classes that Mythic left out of the game; I’m not talking about those classes, such as the Hammerer or Choppa, that were extracted with a precision scalpel, expertly carved out in such a way as to cause maximum outrage on all the Warhammer forums of which, I should note, Mythic has to police and support precisely none.
The person at Mythic who said “Hey, why don’t we not have any official forums, because fans are bound to run their own anyway, and then we can just piggyback off of them for free” has now been set up in their very own room at Mythic HQ, a room made of solid gold, with a golden throne at the centre, where gold fountains routinely shower said person in chocolate and liqueur. And gold.
No, I’m talking about the secret classes that were in the very early alpha release of the game but were quickly removed after initial feedback from testers. So here’s a brief description of some of the lost classes of Warhammer Online:
The Scion of Slaanesh – The Scion was an interesting class, being a representative of the god of seduction, depravity and hedonism they were armed with nothing more than a main-hand whip and a large vibrator in the off-hand. Death at the hands of a Scion was an absolute pleasure and at the same time absolute agony. Alpha testers complained that there was a lack of armour options, which was not strictly true, because since the Scion didn’t wear any armour, or clothing at all, there weren’t many options to be had. The developers pointed out that they had been quite generous with the various body customisation options for the class in compensation for the lack of attire, but testers pointed out in response that there was a bug where the male and female characters had every combination of body options, male and female, all at the same time. The developers said that this wasn’t a bug it was a feature, but nobody was buying it, and the class fell into disuse.
The Dwarf Beer Master – The Beer Master was meant to be a pet class, but it had a twist, the twist being that it didn’t have any pets to speak of. The idea was that the Master would carry around flagons of ale which would act as pets and aid him in combat. Of course, beer isn’t actually sentient or mobile in any way, and the developers had trouble resolving that fact. When he tried to command his pets to attack, the flagons of ale would simply sit at his feet and not move, and with the character being too drunk to realise the problem, he would simply repeatedly yell at the beer mugs to attack until the player was forced to turn the sound off to protect their speakers. The only mobility the pets had was when the Beer Master flung them at his enemies in a fit of inebriated rage, at which point he would realise that the flagon still had precious beer in it and he would charge after it into the midst of the enemy, where he was quickly cut to ribbons because he’d forgotten to put his armour back on after taking a leak behind a nearby Swordmaster earlier in the day.
The Orc Negotiator – A diplomacy-based class, the Negotiator didn’t last too long. Orcs aren’t given much to diplomacy, and thus this class kept chopping the heads off of the other diplomats and then using them as glove puppets in order to conclude negotiations quickly and get back to the fighting.
The High Elf Conscientious Objector – Another diplomacy-based class and the mirror to the Orc Negotiator. Alpha testers complained that the Objector spent far too much time with its head being used as a glove puppet.
The Dark Elf Emolator – A suicide attack class, they charged-up their Emo power bar by contemplating their pale skin and black hair in hand mirrors that they carried around with them, and by singing powerful dirges by The Cure and Jimmy Eat World until they were suicidal enough to attack the enemy head-on. Alpha testers complained about the lack of variation in the black cloth armour, and the fact that there was no character run animation, instead they had to go everywhere at a shambling walk with their head down on their chest.
The Human Bloggerer – A very unusual class, they were armed with nothing more than a quill and a sheaf of vellum. They protected their allies by generating huge walls of text that the enemy could not bypass without siege engines, and they attacked by writing scathing reviews of the other classes’ prowess in combat and the bedroom. They also had a powerful debuff where they would speculate on a specific class being nerfed soon by the developers. Alpha testers complained that the class was a lot of fun to start off with, but soon became too much effort for most players to be bothered with. Mythic suggested a skald-like class instead, the Podcasterer, but it was quickly shelved when they realised that it had balance issues; you could only hear it in one ear.
So there you have it, a few of the lost classes of Warhammer. Remember them well, for their existence was brief, broken and bizarre.
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