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First, when a showing agent completes a feedback request for a showing it will cease additional feedback request emails. Therefore you should first recommend that they complete the form by clicking the link in the feedback request email if they do not want to receive any more emails.
If you are importing showings from an electronic lockbox you should also determine if they are triggering multiple showings by entering the property multiple times. Do determine this, go to Showings>Your Showings and search on their name or email address in the filter in the top left. If they are generating multiple showings each with multiple feedback requests, you might need to update your setting on the look-back period to detect duplicate settings. Here is how to set that:
- In the agent account navigate to Setup>Settings>Time Range for Duplicate Showing
- Select the time range you want in the dropdown where during that range it will not create a duplicate showing for the showing agent if they enter the property again.
- Hit the green save button on the left after you have changed the setting
In the case where you have an agent that enters the property multiple times and it is all for the same client, there are 2 ways to stop additional emails:
- Navigate to the showing at Showings>Your Showings>click the pencil to go to the Edit Showing screen> decrease the value in the "Number of Request" field to "0 - No Emails Will Be Sent" and it will cease sending additional feedback requests on that showing. Be sure to click the green "Save" button on the left menu after making this update.
- Navigate to the showing at Showings>Your Showings>click the magnifying glass to go to Showing Details>Click the blue "New Response" button on the left and enter the feedback manually and then save it which will capture the feedback and stop additional notifications going out on that showing.
Also note that you can adjust the default setting on how many feedback requests go out for each showing that is imported. Here is how to do that:
- Navigate to Setup>Showings>Number of Request - This will determine how many email requests will go to the showing agent for each showing
- Also note Setup>Showings>Send Interval will determine how often each of those requests go out
Last, if you do not want them to receive any more feedback requests, you can add them to your exclude list for creating showings, but going to Setup>Lockbox>Exclude List and follow directions there to exclude them from showing imports. | <urn:uuid:020ba5c9-6d03-49e1-87cd-29d6eb593066> | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | https://support.proagentsolutions.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001408226-How-to-stop-additional-feedback-request-emails-on-a-listing-to-a-showing-agent | 2019-12-06T22:50:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540491491.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20191206222837-20191207010837-00095.warc.gz | en | 0.912806 | 524 |
Laem Chabang Map See Map
Chonburi, Bangkok’s nearest seaside town, is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80 kilometers from the capital. The area boasts abundant natural resources, which are highlighted by delightful beaches, local traditions, regional delicacies, and fresh seafood. This is a popular coastal province among Bangkokians who seek the nearest escape from hectic weekly schedules, escaping particularly frequently to the seaside resort of Pattaya, though Chonburi’s smaller, quieter seaside towns are also quite popular with foreigners and Thais alike. In addition to tourism, Chonburi is the center of the Eastern Seaboard Development Project, with its industrial parks and fishing villages.
Chonburi is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80 kilometers from Bangkok. Chonburi is a popular coastal province for weekend warriors from Bangkok who seek the nearest escape; Chonburi, which has something for everyone, rarely fails to disappoint. The most famous beach town in Chonburi province is Pattaya, one of Asia’s premier beach resorts, which caters equally to families, couples, and single visitors. Both Pattaya and Chonburi’s other coastal towns feature a variety of accommodation ranging from luxurious beachside resorts to simple guesthouses. Dining on seafood is one of the region’s top activities, although sports enthusiasts will find numerous golf courses and the full spectrum of beach activities to participate in. | <urn:uuid:63a7fc39-3a16-48f8-b2c9-05219d99eb33> | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | http://bigmapthailand.com/3491_laem-chabang-map-2019_photo_reviews.html | 2019-11-14T16:48:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668529.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20191114154802-20191114182802-00040.warc.gz | en | 0.939468 | 314 |
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This week, Scream Factory is releasing another Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of the late Wes Craven‘s The Serpent and the Rainbow. An underrated film about one man’s nightmarish journey into the blood-curdling, deadly world of voodoo. Based on the true-to-life experiences of Wade Davis and filmed on location in Haiti, it’s a frightening excursion into black magic and the supernatural!
The Serpent and the Rainbow stars Bill Pullman (Lake Placid, Independence Day), Cathy Tyson (Mona Lisa), Zakes Mokae (Dust Devil, Waterworld), Paul Winfield (The Terminator, Damnation Alley) and Michael Gough (Horror of Dracula, Batman). The Blu-ray will feature tons of bonuses, so don’t miss out on this special HD re-release from Scream Factory.
Check out clips right here on.
– NEW 2015 HD Transfer From The Interpositive Film Element
– NEW Audio Commentary With Bill Pullman
– NEW The Making Of The Serpent And The Rainbow Featuring New Interviews With Actor Bill Pullman, Author Wade Davis, Director Of Photography John Lindley And Special Effects Artists Lance Anderson And David Anderson
– Original Theatrical Trailer And TV Spot
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Town vote will decide fate of Hooksett Police Commission
HOOKSETT — After months, even years of debate, the fate of the Hooksett Police Commission will ultimately be in the hands of the voters Tuesday, as the petitioned warrant to abolish it, a referendum on mandatory recycling, various warrants and the town’s proposed operating budget come up for a vote.
According to the Budget Committee’s report, an estimated town share of the tax rate is $6.60, should all warrant articles be passed, including the town operating budget. Should all warrants fail and the town goes to a default budget, the estimated town share of the tax rate would be $6.03, said Hooksett Finance Director Christine Soucie.
Budget Committee Chairman Marc Miville said the tax rate is currently set at the default number of $22.32 per $1,000 of property value, which includes the town, school and county components of the tax rate, or $5,580 for a $250,000 property.
“We would add 29 cents to that if all warrants pass,” said Soucie, “totaling $22.61” per $1,000 of property value.
That would bring the tax bill up to $5,652, or a $72.50 increase, for a $250,000 property if all warrant articles pass.
The ballot’s only petitioned article, and one of its most controversial warrants, would abolish the Hooksett Police Commission within 240 days of its passage.
The time frame to abolish the commission was originally 15 days, but was amended in April at the deliberative session of Town Meeting to allow the commission to “finish” its work.
The commission weathered criticism in 2012 for alleged department micro-management, transparency issues, and the length of the search for a new police chief (15 months). Supporters have pointed to the department’s recent strides in personnel, productivity, and morale, the hiring of a popular new police chief, and the commission’s success in implementing many of the recommendations of a 2011 audit.
Another controversial warrant article is an advisory referendum on the establishment of mandatory recycling at the curbside and recycling center “for the purpose of increasing recycling rates to keep fees and taxes lower, by lowering disposal costs.”
The Town Council could later adopt an amendment to the Solid Waste Ordinances establishing the policy.
Recycling superintendent Diane Boyce has pushed for the warrant, hoping to gain a mechanism to address a minority in the town who refuse to recycle even when at the station. Critics have argued that the recycling center already sees remarkable success, and that mandatory recycling risks creating a backlash which could set recycling in general back in Hooksett. Boyce has stated that she would not institute fines or withdraw service if the policy was instituted.
The proposed 2013-14 operating budget comes in at $16,388,572, with a default budget of $16,022,113.
Items not in the default budget include $230,416 for the Police Department for the reorganization of staff, an increase in the number of positions, training funds, fuel increases, and the replacement of a cruiser.
Also not included in the default budget are 2 percent non-union employee raises coming to $42,270, cable access programming at $40,000, a part-time Finance Department position at $14,795, and an increase in part-time library hours.
The operating budget constitutes $6.26 of the $6.60 tax rate if all articles pass.
Should the default budget go into effect and all articles fail, the rate would decrease by 28 cents, to $22.04, said Soucie.
The vote will also see a contested race for councilor at-large between Miville and former councilor David Ross.
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Upcoming walkman phone from Sony Ericsson , the new Sony Ericsson W350 . This is a flip phone design with only 10mm thin , phone design look so cool .
this is some features from this phone :
* Unique style – 10mm slim Walkman® phone with a unique flip design
* Walkman® on Top – navigate your music collection from simple keys on the phone’s front
* Fun music features – name a song with TrackIDTM
* Bluetooth™ Stereo Streaming – for wirefree music listening
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Rosalia is a lover of words, design, technology, and the people that weave them together. An entrepreneur at heart, she has been meditating on her passion for human-computer interaction and how to create the "next big thing" for the past two decades or so. She's been working at HubSpot for the past 2.5 years, standing on the shoulders of the marketing, sales and product giants around her.
In her free time you can find her creating music in her home studio, spending time with her family, and following Justin Timberlake around the country. If that piques your interest, you can follow her travels on www.biggestjustintimberlakefan.com . | <urn:uuid:1b3fa498-6e39-435e-8b50-87f3503bed6d> | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | https://about.me/rosalia_cefalu | 2019-04-22T06:49:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578544449.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20190422055611-20190422081611-00258.warc.gz | en | 0.951721 | 143 |
(120406) -- NANCHANG, April 6, 2012 (Xinhua) -- A car is trapped in a road surface collapse, which was supposedly caused by an underground plumbing leakage, in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province, April 6, 2012. The driver managed to exit from the car after the accident happened. (Xinhua) (lmm)
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Art Classes with William Hallmark
These oil painting classes are taught by William Hallmark. They are held in the Art room on the 2nd floor of Building E. Please register today to secure your spot since space is limited! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. New students are welcomed and highly encouraged!
For first-time students, a suggested beginning age for art classes is 9-11 years old. Adult students are welcomed and encouraged to participate as well! William can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org
About William Hallmark
William Clayton Hallmark has a God-given talent that has made him one of today’s top Christian artists. In his thirties, this painter captures the unique symbolism of Bible verses with amazing insight and understanding. Each of William’s pieces is inspired by God’s word. The imagery of Christian themes is carried throughout his paintings as they capture the life and legacy of Jesus Christ as well as the Christian faith.
William is a native of Birmingham, Alabama whose work is appreciated throughout the United States. His art has been featured on the cover and pages of several Christian magazines and William has appeared on radio and television programs, including The 700 Club.
As a result of William’s commitment to honor God with his talent, he was inspired to create his first spiritual painting, “Lion of Judah”. This particular painting gained him national attention and he was asked to appear on CBN’s 700 Club to explain the Christian symbolism feature in the painting. William recalls his own personal struggle with his symbolic painting. “I prayed to the Lord, help me get the expression right in his eyes. His eyes would be the focal point of the painting. After intense painting and struggling with the canvas, God answered my prayer.”
Since then, His original works have touched and inspired audiences of many different backgrounds. William has been featured in numerous Christian publications and several covers of magazines. You can see more of his art at WilliamHallmarkArtist.com
It is William’s desire that his art help bring certain cherished Bible verses to light in your own walk with Christ. “I have witnessed people getting choked up over just seeing one of my pieces. I receive such a blessing to see how my God-given talent touches someone else. It is a very humbling experience.”
Williams instructs the Conservatory’s oil-painting classes. These weekly classes are limited to eight students, and are 90 minutes in length. William is still seeking God’s inspiration as he uses his gift to serve Christ, whether in full-time painting or in offering classes through the Conservatory. “I realize that I am only a vessel that God uses to produce these images and that my creative spirit comes from him. I hope you will enjoy watching what God unfolds next as I seek to honor Him with my gifts.”
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- 4 quarts whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sweet butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 3 1/4 lbs maine lobster meat
- salt, to taste
3. Add in the lobster meat to the butter sauce and heat slowly to gently warm the meat.
4. Add the lobster mixture to the hot milk mixture and heat gently for about 1 hour.
5. Add in salt to taste.
6. Taste is much better if refrigerated and reheated the next day.
7. Serve with oyster crackers. | <urn:uuid:7ac91242-1815-4346-98ef-8f23ef83ad32> | CC-MAIN-2016-50 | http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/New_England_Lobster_Stew | 2016-12-09T21:22:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698542828.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170902-00468-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.88086 | 192 |
In March 2010 Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters; “We need to pass the bill so that you can find out what’s in it.”
Now we know what’s in it-
A hidden clause in Obamacare allows the government to loot your estate after you die.
The Seattle Times reported
As thousands of state residents enroll in Washington’s expanded Medicaid program, many will be surprised at fine print: After you’re dead, your estate can be billed for ordinary health-care expenses. State officials are scrambling to change the rule.
It wasn’t the moonlight, holiday-season euphoria or family pressure that made Sofia Prins and Gary Balhorn, both 62, suddenly decide to get married.
It was the fine print.
As fine print is wont to do, it had buried itself in a long form – Balhorn’s application for free health insurance through the expanded state Medicaid program. As the paperwork lay on the dining-room table in Port Townsend, Prins began reading.
She was shocked: If you’re 55 or over, Medicaid can come back after you’re dead and bill your estate for ordinary health-care expenses.
The way Prins saw it, that meant health insurance via Medicaid is hardly “free” for Washington residents 55 or older. It’s a loan, one whose payback requirements aren’t well advertised. And it penalizes people who, despite having a low income, have managed to keep a home or some savings they hope to pass to heirs, Prins said.
With an estimated 223,000 adults seeking health insurance headed toward Washington’s expanded Medicaid program over the next three years, the state’s estate-recovery rules, which allow collection of nearly all medical expenses, have come under fire.
Medicaid, in keeping with federal policy, has long tapped into estates. But because most low-income adults without disabilities could not qualify for typical medical coverage through Medicaid, recovery primarily involved expenses for nursing homes and other long-term care.
The federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) changed that. Now many more low-income residents will qualify for Medicaid, called Apple Health in Washington state.
Affordable Care Act of 2010. Estate recovery will be forced on millions of people who might have otherwise gone without insurance. Why? Because the plan is that millions more Americans have health insurance. That would be accomplished by expanding Medicaid and implementing premium assistance (subsidies). When a person is found to be eligible for Medicaid, they will be automatically enrolled into their state’s Medicaid program. Those forced into Medicaid will, due to the federal law, also be forced into estate recovery. Their estates will be partly or fully taken over by the federal or state government when they die.
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The bitterest feud in the Star Wars universe is still rumbling on, with C-3PO star Anthony Daniels admitting that he hasn't spoken to R2-D2's Kenny Baker for years.
The two droids have been inseparable across six Star Wars (and will return for The Force Awakens), but Baker has previously spoken at length about his dislike for Daniels, calling him the "rudest man I've ever met".
"He's been saying unpleasant things about me. I just don't comment," Daniels said in a new interview with The Mirror.
The actor also revealed that Baker didn't actually operate R2-D2 for The Force Awakens.
"He's not actually on the set," Daniels explained. "I haven't seen him for years. His name is on the credits as a sort of… I don't know, a good luck charm, a courtesy. He's a talisman."
Daniels had kinder words to say about the other returning Star Wars cast members, fondly remembering last year's script read-through for The Force Awakens.
"Harrison [Ford] was just brilliant, he just made me smile - I'm smiling at the memory. He's 72 but still got the charm, the charisma," he said. "He's had some bad times - first his ankle and then the plane. But he's back on good form."
However, Daniels took aim at Mark Hamill, saying that time hadn't been kind to the actor.
"What is funny is C-3PO looks the same - Harrison, Carrie and Mark, not so much," he said. "Poor Mark. He was a young lovely looking lad when he was first Luke Skywalker and now… well…"
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I've been making this soup for years. It's one of those stand-by, comfort food meals in our family. Perfect on a cold fall or winter day. With only 182 calories per serving, it's loaded with healthy ingredients: veggies, whole wheat pasta (or brown rice), lean chicken breast. A can of skim evaporated milk gives it a light creaminess without added fat. I've got an easy gluten-free adaptation, too.
I started making this soup when my kids were young, so I diced the veggies in the food processor to make them teensy, indistinguishable, and impossible for picky eaters to fish out. The veggies just added invisible flavor and nutrition. The chicken and noodles were the only ingredients they could easily recognize, and those were something they liked.
Now that King-Man and I are empty nesters and I'm usually cooking for 2, I've continued to make the soup with finely chopped veggies. But now it's for a different reason. (We're grown ups, after all, and don't need our veggies hidden.) After making the soup this way through all these years, I realized that a benefit of finely dicing the veggies is that they get more evening distributed throughout the soup. Every spoonful of soup is packed with the flavors of every ingredient. If you prefer a chunkier soup, you can chop the veggies by hand into bigger pieces.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): 182 calories, 3.4g fat, 20.3g carbs, 1.2g fiber, 6.5g sugar, 17.0g protein; Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 5
Step 1. Assemble the ingredients: olive oil, onion, mushrooms, carrots, celery, garlic, flour (all-purpose or whole wheat pastry flour), oregano, thyme, black pepper, poultry seasoning, chicken broth, salt, evaporated skim milk (or evaporated whole milk, if preferred), whole grain pasta (or brown rice), shredded chicken.
Step 2. In a food processor, pulse the garlic until finely minced.
view on Amazon: Monica's food processor
Step 3. Pulse and dice the onion. Transfer the chopped the garlic and onion to a separate bowl.
Step 4. Pulse and dice the mushrooms and transfer to the bowl with the onions.
Step 5. Pulse and dice the carrots and transfer to bowl with other veggies.
Step 6. Pulse and dice the celery and transfer to bowl with other veggies.
You should now have in the neighborhood of 4 cups of diced veggies.
Step 7. Heat oil in large pan or Dutch oven.
Step 8. Add veggies to pan.
Step 9. Stir veggies and cook them until they're soft.
Step 10. Add flour and seasonings. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Step 11. Add chicken broth, heat to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.*
Step 12. Add chicken.
Step 13. Add pasta--use whatever shape you like.
Step 14. Add evaporated milk.
Step 15. Cook for 10 minutes, until pasta is tender.
*Substitute brown rice for the pasta, if you prefer. Add uncooked brown rice along with the broth and increase the simmer time to approx. 45 minutes until the rice is done. Then proceed with the remainder of the recipe. One advantage of using rice is that it doesn't overcook as easily as the pasta. Rice also holds up better for reheating and freezing leftovers.
Look at that warm bowl of comfort. It tastes too creamy to be healthy; but it is!
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What message would you give the love of your life, if you had the chance for it to be displayed on a billboard over two metres high, for everyone to see? This year, Westfield is giving everyone, not just out-of-home aficionados, the chance to take part in this ultimate display of public affection. And one winner will also receive a shiny sparkly diamond ring, to the value of $5999 from Michael Hill. Yuss.
Twelve messages will be unveiled today on billboards in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. Thousands of messages have been submitted already, but the campaign will be open until 5 February. Marriage proposals are reportedly in the mix, as are demands for them. Love notes, and poems are the usual Valentine fodder, but if you're doing the message from a secret admirer thing, remember not to sign your real name. That could be awkward.
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A Special Silent Auction to Benefit
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
Proceeds from the auction will benefit CELTís
Saving Capeís Great Places initiative.
The Auction will extend to Sunday, November 3rd.
THE AUCTION IS CLOSED
Please see auction rules below.
Henry Isaacs currently lives and works on Little Cranberry Island, Islesford, Maine. He has painted at sites throughout the United States and abroad, including Europe and Africa. For more than thirty years, his paintings have focused on the natural and inhabited landscape. In the 1970ís and 1980ís, Henry often painted figure poses over a period of many weeks. Today, he returns to favorite locations, as if to a still life, bringing even greater intensity to his plein-air paintings.
The recipient of numerous grants and awards, Isaacs received degrees in painting and printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design and at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London. Isaacs has taught in art schools in England and Italy, as well as in the United States, where he taught for many years at Massachusetts College of Art. His work is represented by Gleason Fine Art, Islesford Dock Gallery, and Warm Springs Gallery in Virginia.
Henry Isaacsí paintings may be found in public and corporate institutions as well as in private collections across the country. Universities, law firms, conference centers, banks and individuals have commissioned paintings and drawings of specific locations.
CELT is grateful to Henry Isaacs for his generosity in making this silent auction possible. His love of nature, so evident in his work, complements CELTís mission to permanently conserve and provide stewardship for lands cherished by the community.
Visit Henry Isaacs' web site
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Silent Auction Rules
- This is a reserved price Auction. Should the reserve price not be reached, the painting will not be sold.
- Bidders will be required to provide contact information (including an e-mail address) prior to placing any bids.
- Bidders must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
- Bids must be placed in minimum increments of at least $100 above the then current bid.
- Bidders will be notified via e-mail when their current bid has been exceeded.
- Bidding will continue via CELTís website from Friday, October 4th through Sunday, November 3, 2013, the date of CELTís Annual Meeting.
- At the Annual Meeting, bids may be placed in person using computer terminals to be provided by CELT. Bidding will continue via the Internet until 7:00 p.m., at which time Auction bidding will close, unless the bidding is still active.
- The last bid entered that adheres to the designated increment shall constitute the winning bid. In the event of a dispute, the online silent auction chair will act as the final authority.
- The winning bidder will be announced at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting on November 3, 2013. Should the winning bidder not be present at the Annual Meeting, CELT will notify the winner the following day.
- Payment for the painting will be due immediately upon notification to the winning bidder.
- Should shipping of the painting be required, packing, postage and/or delivery fees, including related insurance charges, will be the responsibility of the winning bidder.
- CELT will notify the winning bidder of the portion of the purchase price, if any, that qualifies for a tax deduction. This will be a function of the purchase price as related to the paintingís market value.
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When asked about the name ‘Slap Happy Larry,’ Lynley Stace,the author, illustrator, and developer of haunting original digital stories commented, “In hindsight it’s ridiculously ironic. Neither of us is ‘slap happy,’ we don’t know a single ‘Larry’ between us, and our dark stories are not exactly ‘happy!’”
SLJ has compiled an expansive page of diversity resources—including materials on people of color, non-American cultures, LGBTQ issues, and disability—to help librarians better serve children and teens. From author interviews to collection development tools and from blogs to news coverage, these articles and reviews aim to give insight into issues that are becoming more relevant for kids each day.
It’s coming up aces for Jeff Kinney this year, and the future is looking brighter—and busier—than ever. SLJ caught up with the author ahead of the November release of Hard Luck, the eighth novel in his bestselling and award-winning “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, to chat about the book, his creative process, and his latest projects.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that Charise Mericle Harper thinks in words and pictures, to the extent that when we interviewed the prolific author and artist about her contribution to the new Fairy Tale Comics anthology, she prefaced her answers with this caveat: “Since I didn’t provide images to accompany these questions, [...]
Todd Strasser has been on the children’s and YA literature scene for more than 30 years. His latest book, Fallout (Candlewick, 2013), has received rave reviews from many outlets, and publisher Candlewick has even developed a discussion guide for the book that has direct correlations to the Common Core. We caught up with Strasser to chat about the book, his distinguished career, and his latest project.
While several aspects of comic book creation rarely get the attention they deserve (think lettering and coloring, for example), none gets shorter shrift than comics editing, perhaps the most invisible part of a finished comic book. Due to the nature of the work, which naturally occurs behind the scenes, no one ever really gets to [...]
Beloved children’s book author Kevin Henkes has nearly 50 titles to his name, ranging from picture books to novels for young readers. On the heels of his turn as opening keynote speaker at our annual Day of Dialog (DoD), Henkes is joining SLJ again, this time for an exclusive live webcast. As we look forward to hearing him speak and answer questions from kids, parents, and teachers, we sat down with Henkes for an in-depth chat about his career so far, his creative process, and his next projects.
She’s a fearless, reckless, globe-trotting, swashbuckling swordswoman, adventuress, and trouble magnet. He’s a fastidious functionary with a minor military job and a passion for blending, brewing, drinking, and sharing tea. Together they’re traveling companions. That’s the relationship at the heart of cartoonist Tony Cliff’s new original graphic novel Delilah Dirk and The Turkish Lieutenant, in [...]
On Saturday, April 27th, while attending the Texas Library Association’s Annual Conference in Fort Worth, I managed to slow Jarrett down long enough to ask him the exact same questions I ask every other kids comics creator I run across. Keep in mind, exhibit halls are crazy loud and crazy busy, so there is a [...] | <urn:uuid:3af5a6f8-a8d0-4b60-af41-ef03a6b89e9f> | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | http://www.slj.com/category/authors-illustrators/interviews/ | 2013-12-13T04:40:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164858282/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204134738-00061-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960955 | 752 |
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Super agent, and I use that term loosely, Scott Boras has been tooting the horn of Red Sox team captain Jason Varitek. He likens his value to that of Jorge Posada and his four year $52.4 million dollar deal with the pinstriped ones. This is what he had to say on the subject...
"It is probably representative age-wise and it's also representative of what a player on a winning team - for very different reasons, obviously - can do," Boras said. "You aren't going to have many catchers with those performance levels - a 60 percent winning percentage on a franchise which has won two championships, caught four no-hitters. I can go on and on.
The idea of it is there aren't many players in the marketplace who lead a team like Jason Varitek can, and that's got to be his value. Teams offer contracts, I don't," said Boras. "I'm at the will of what teams choose to do."
Peter here...there is no doubt that Jason Varitek leads his team, OUR team, through hard work, tough research on the opposing team's batters and the educative information and game calling he gives his each day pitcher. A Boston Red Sox team without Jason Varitek would seem alien to me, naked in its vulnerability. But I know that Boston will not give him a four year contract...no team would. But he's our "quarterback." He leads the team and controls the pitch selection like no one else can. We hope for the best. To me, the "best" would be a modest two year offer, or a less modest one year offer...if he catches two games out of every five, his invaluable expertise will still be available to the Boston pitching staff...EVERY DAY, from the dugout and in the clubhouse. To have 'Tek THERE is so important to the pitchers on the team. That's ideal.
In other GM meetings news, the interest in Coco Crisp, who batted .315 after the ALL STAR break (that's amazing!), has never been higher. He's never been more "in demand." The story isn't the same for Julio Lugo, he of the bloated contract and the injury muddled and muddied 2008 season. But those two names have been linked as the first two players the Sox might jettison. Again, time will tell. Will Mike Lowell have to go? The answer is this...only if Mark Teixeira or Nick Swisher is acquired. The up-in-the-air questions are numerous. The answers are still invisible, just out of reach.
As always, BE WELL. Click on the title for more on the GM meetings on the left coast, namely Dana Point, California. Thanks for stopping in once again, my Constant Readers. I'd love to hear your opinions...should Coco (don't know!) and/or Lugo (bye bye birdie!) be playing somewhere else in 2009? We shall see. Eventually. As Jimi said in 1967...
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Method for the reactivation of a deactivated hydrocarbon isomerization catalyst
||Method for the reactivation of a deactivated hydrocarbon isomerization catalyst
||Lin, et al.
||August 5, 1997
||May 17, 1995
||Fernald; Daniel T. (Borger, TX)
Holland; Floyd H. (Borger, TX)
Lin; Fan-Nan (Bartlesville, OK)
||Phillips Petroleum Company (Bartlesville, OK)|
||Caldarola; Glenn A.
||Wood; Elizabeth D.
|Attorney Or Agent:
||Stewart; Charles W.
||502/53; 585/670; 585/748
|Field Of Search:
||502/53; 585/670; 585/748
|U.S Patent Documents:
||1447689; 2418023; 3352941; 3389191; 3449264; 3764633; 4039604; 4404118; 5039639
|Foreign Patent Documents:
||Described is a novel method by which the activity of a deactivated or partially deactivated paraffin isomerization catalyst is enhanced or reactivated. The isomerization catalyst undergoes a deactivation period followed by a reactivation period during which isomerizable hydrocarbons are simultaneously isomerized during the catalyst reactivation.
||That which is claimed is:
1. A method for the reactivation of a partially deactivated isomerization catalyst, said method comprising the steps of:
contacting a hydrocarbon feed with an isomerization catalyst contained in a reaction zone in the presence of hydrogen and at a mole ratio of said hydrogen-to-said hydrocarbon feed in the range of from about 0.05:1 to about 0.25:1 and at atemperature in the range of from about 200.degree. F. to about 350.degree. F. for a deactivation time period such that the activity of said isomerization catalyst is reduced to provide said partially deactivated isomerization catalyst;
after said deactivation time period, increasing said mole ratio of hydrogen-to-said hydrocarbon feed to at least about 0.3:1 but no more than about 17:1 for a reactivation time period such that the activity of said partially deactivatedisomerization catalyst is enhanced; and
thereafter, returning said mole ratio of hydrogen-to-said hydrocarbon feed to the range of from about 0.05:1 to about 0.25:1 and said temperature to the range of from about 200.degree. F. to about 350.degree. F.
2. A method as described in claim 1 wherein the reaction zone temperature is increased during said reactivation time period to at least about 370.degree. F.
3. A method as described in claim 2, wherein the ratio of the volume of hydrocarbon feed contacted with said isomerization catalyst during said deactivation time period to the volume of hydrocarbon feed contacted with said isomerization catalystduring said reactivation time period is at least about 4:1.
4. A method as described in claim 3 wherein said hydrocarbon feed comprises a paraffin selected from the group consisting of butane, pentane, hexane and heptane.
5. A method as described in claim 4 wherein said hydrocarbon feed comprises normal butane.
6. A method as described in claim 1 wherein the ratio of the volume of hydrocarbon feed contacted with said isomerization catalyst during said deactivation time period to the volume of hydrocarbon feed contacted with said isomerization catalystduring said reactivation time period is at least about 4:1.
7. A method as described in claim 6 wherein said hydrocarbon feed comprises a paraffin selected from the group consisting of butane, pentane, hexane and heptane.
8. A method as described in claim 7 wherein said hydrocarbon feed comprises normal butane.
||This invention relates to an isomerization process and the reactivation of deactivatedisomerization catalyst.
Isomerization of normal paraffins is widely used in refinery processes for the upgrading of lower valued hydrocarbons to hydrocarbons of higher value. In recent years there has been an increased interest in the isomerization of normal paraffinshaving 4-7 carbon atoms to isoparaffins, particularly the isomerization of normal butane to isobutane. Due to recent federal mandates concerning the vapor pressure of gasoline, high vapor pressure components, such as normal butane, are sought to beremoved from the gasoline pool. But, upon the removal of such high vapor pressure components there must be some other use for such components. This makes butane isomerization beneficial; since, it isomerizes n-butane to isobutane, which can be used asa feedstock for various other refinery processes, such as alkylation and etherification, that produce high octane gasoline components.
A problem that is encountered in the isomerization of normal butane under process conditions of low molar feed ratios of hydrogen to butane is the rapid deactivation of the isomerization catalyst. This deactivation is reflected in a decline ofthe isomerization catalyst activity, as represented by the reactor temperature required for a given conversion, over a time period of use of the catalyst. There are believed to be a number of causes of the catalyst deactivation which include theaccumulation of carbon or coke and, in the case of butane isomerization, the accumulation of C.sub.5 to C.sub.8 hydrocarbons on the isomerization catalyst surface which tend to have a poisoning effect on the catalyst.
One practice used to reactivate an isomerization catalyst once it has lost a portion of its original activity is to discontinue the isomerization reaction by removing feed and proceeding with a reactivation procedure for restoring the catalystactivity. This method of reactivation has the disadvantage of necessarily requiring the periodic discontinuation of the isomerization reaction thereby resulting in lost production or through-put. Another practice is to offset the activity decline byraising reactor temperature. This procedure has the disadvantage of accelerating the rate at which the catalyst deactivates by increasing the production of coke.
It is thus an object of this invention to provide a method by which the activity of a deactivated or partially deactivated isomerization catalyst can be reactivated or enhanced.
Another object of this invention is to provide a method by which the activity of an isomerization catalyst can be enhanced during the simultaneous use of the catalyst in the isomerization of hydrocarbons.
Still, another object of this invention is to provide a method which permits the economical isomerization of normal paraffin hydrocarbons to isoparaffins where there is utilized a low molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed while achieving anexceptionally long useful operating life for the associated isomerization catalyst.
Thus, the invention is a method for the reactivation or partial reactivation of a partially deactivated isomerization catalyst. This reactivation method includes contacting for a time period a feed mixture containing hydrocarbons and hydrogenwith an isomerization catalyst. The feed mixture has a comparatively low molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon in the range of from about 0.05:1 to about 0.25:1 and is contacted with the isomerization catalyst at a temperature in the range of fromabout 200.degree. F. to about 350.degree. F. After such contacting time period the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon of said feed mixture is substantially increased for an additional reactivation time period. Thereafter, the molar ratio ofhydrogen-to-hydrocarbon of said feed mixture is reduced to the same molar ratio range utilized in the contacting step.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the detailed description of the invention and the appended claims.
The feed mixture to be charged to an isomerization reaction zone, which can be defined by a reactor vessel, and contacted with an isomerization catalyst contained therein will comprise hydrocarbons and hydrogen. The isomerizable hydrocarbons towhich the process of this invention is applicable include normal paraffins containing four or more carbon atoms per molecule including n-butane, n-pentane, n-hexane, n-heptane and the like. Preferred hydrocarbons are those containing 4 to 7 carbon atomsand, most preferred, is normal butane.
The isomerization catalyst utilized in the process of this invention can be any suitable catalyst which contains platinum, chlorine and alumina. Alkane isomerization catalysts which catalyze the conversion of C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 alkanes(preferably n-butane) to isoalkanes are well known. They can be prepared by processes described in the patent literature, such as, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,449,264 and 4,014,948. Preferred alkane isomerization catalysts are also commerciallyavailable, e.g., from UOP, Inc., Des Plaines, Ill., and from the Catalyst and Chemicals Division of Engelhard Corporation, Newark, N.J. Generally, these catalysts contain about 0.01-10 (preferably about 0.1-1) weight percent Pt and about 1-10(preferably about 2-6) weight percent Cl.
Chloride promoter and hydrogen are introduced into the hydrocarbon feed to form a feed mixture to be contacted with the isomerization catalyst contained in the isomerization zone. The organic chloride promoters, for example, CCl.sub.4, C.sub.2Cl.sub.4 and C.sub.4 H.sub.9 Cl, are introduced in the amounts of 50 to 200 ppm by weight chlorine per hydrocarbon feed. The concentration of the hydrogen in the feed mixture during the contacting step shall be maintained at at least about 0.05:1 molesof hydrogen per mole of hydrocarbon feed but not exceeding about 0.25:1 moles of hydrogen per mole of hydrocarbon feed. The preferred molar ratio of hydrogen to hydrocarbon feed in the feed mixture contacted with the isomerization catalyst is in therange of from about 0.1:1 to about 0.225:1 and, most preferred, the molar ratio can be in the range of from 0.15:1 to 0.225:1.
The average contacting temperature within the isomerization zone during the contacting step of the process shall be no greater than about 350.degree. F. with the contacting temperature preferably being in the range of from about 200.degree. F.to about 350.degree. F. Most preferably, the contact temperature can be in the range of from 250.degree. F. to 340.degree. F. It is not desirable to operate the contacting step above about 350.degree. F. under conditions when the molar ratio ofhydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed in the feed mixture charged to the isomerization reactor is lower than about 0.25:1 due to the high rate of catalyst deactivation that occurs as a consequence of such extraordinary process conditions. One advantage of theinventive process described herein, however, is that the hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed ratio of the isomerization feed mixture is significantly lower than that which the prior art has taught to be acceptable or preferred.
The present invention provides a method which uniquely permits the isomerization of isomerizable hydrocarbons in an isomerization zone and in the presence of an inordinately low concentration of hydrogen under severe temperature conditionsfollowed by a subsequent increase in the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed in order to restore at least a portion of the activity of the isomerization catalyst that is lost as a result of such unusual contact conditions. What is particularlyunusual about the instant invention is that, to restore the activity of the catalyst after having been contacted with a feed mixture containing hydrocarbons and a comparatively low concentration of hydrogen for a period of time sufficient to reduce theactivity of the isomerization catalyst, the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed can be increased for a sufficient period of time such that the activity of the isomerization catalyst is enhanced or restored or reactivated. The higher molar ratioof hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon can be maintained during the reactivation period while simultaneously isomerizing the isomerizable hydrocarbons in the feed mixture.
In another embodiment of the invention, the process temperature can also be raised during the catalyst reactivation step concurrently with the increase in the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed. While an improvement or an enhancement ofthe partially deactivated isomerization catalyst is achieved through increasing of the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed above that of the contacting or deactivating step, a significantly greater improvement in the catalyst activity can beachieved through the concurrent increase in the process temperature during the reactivation step.
The process temperature of the reactivation step can be maintained for a period of time of at least about 370.degree. F. Preferably, the reactivation temperature is maintained in the range of from about 375.degree. F. to about 450.degree. F.and, most preferably, it can be in the range of from 380.degree. F. to 425.degree. F.
During the reactivation step, the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed of the feed mixture to the isomerization zone is increased subsequent to the deactivation or contacting step, preferably along with an increase in the temperature, toat least about 0.3:1. Preferably, the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed of the feed mixture can be at least about 0.4:1 and, most preferably it can be at least 0.55:1.
It is desirable to maintain the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed during the reactivation step such that there is simultaneous isomerization of the isomerizable hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon feed. Generally, to achieve catalystreactivation while simultaneously isomerizing the isomerizable hydrocarbon in the hydrocarbon feed, the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed should be no more than about 30:1, but, preferably, no more than about 25:1. Most preferably, the upperlimit for the hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed ratio during the reactivation step can be 22:1. Thus, the desirable range for the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed during the reactivation step can be from about 0.3:1 to about 30:1, preferably fromabout 0.4:1 to about 25:1 and, most preferably, from 0.55:1 to 22:1.
Once the temperature and the feed mixture ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed are increased after the deactivation time period, they are maintained within the desirable ranges for a reactivation time period sufficient to enhance the activity ofthe partially deactivated isomerization catalyst.
The reactivation time period is influenced by a number of factors, but the most appropriate determinant of the amount of time required for reactivating the partially deactivated isomerization catalyst is the volume of paraffins contacted with thecatalyst during the deactivation step as defined by the ratio of volumetric charge of paraffin, based on standard conditions of 60.degree. F. and 1 atmosphere, to the isomerization zone to the mass weight of the isomerization zone catalyst with suchratio of volumetric charge-to-catalyst having units of cubic feet per pound (ft.sup.3 /lb). Generally, for a fixed quantity of catalyst contained in an isomerization zone, the ratio of volumetric charge of hydrocarbon to the isomerization zone duringthe contacting or deactivation step to the volumetric charge of hydrocarbon to the isomerization zone during the reactivation step, hereinafter referred to as deactivation charge to activation charge ratio, can be at least about 4.0:1. Preferably, theratio can be about 5.0:1 and, most preferably, the ratio is at least 7.5:1.
If during the reactivation step only the hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed molar ratio is increased as opposed to increasing both the temperature and hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed ratio, a longer reactivation time period will be required to achieve adesired enhancement in catalyst activity. Thus, the volumetric ratio of deactivation charge to activation charge can be at least about 5.0:1, preferably at least about 7.5:1 and, most preferably, at least 10.0:1.
After the reactivation time period has concluded and sufficient activity of the catalyst has been restored, the process conditions of the isomerization zone are returned to those conditions utilized for the contacting or deactivation step. Thatis, the process temperature can be in the range of no greater than about 350.degree. F., preferably, in the range of from about 200.degree. F. to about 350.degree. F. and, most preferably, in the range of from 250.degree. F. to 340.degree. F. Thehydrogen-to-hydrocarbon feed ratio of the feed mixture charged to the isomerization zone shall also be lowered to no greater than about 0.25:1, preferably, to the range from about 0.1:1 to about 0.225:1 and, most preferably, from 0.15:1 to 0.225:1.
The following examples are presented to further illustrate the invention and are not to be considered as limiting the scope of the invention.
This example illustrates the unexpected performance of the invention which permits the reactivation of a deactivated catalyst while simultaneously utilizing the catalyst in the isomerization of paraffin hydrocarbons in the presence of 80 ppm byweight chlorine per butane feed. The data presented demonstrate that an isomerization catalyst can undergo a period wherein it is contacted with isomerizable hydrocarbons for a deactivation period, under deactivation conditions; and, thereafter, theisomerization catalyst is contacted with the same isomerizable hydrocarbons, but under reactivation conditions, for a reactivation period whereby a portion of the lost activity during the deactivation period is restored. This novel process has thebenefit of prolonging the useful life of the isomerization catalyst over the life of such catalyst when the cyclic activation and reactivation steps of the inventive process are not used.
The data presented in Table I was developed by testing the novel reactivation procedure in a Phillips Petroleum Company butane isomerization plant located at Borger, Tex. A butane feed was charged to the isomerization reactor along with addedhydrogen so as to provide the desired hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon reactor feed ratio. The conversion rate, defined as a product ratio of the mole fraction of isobutane in the product to the total mole fraction of n-butane and isobutane in the product, wasmaintained substantially constant at about 0.55 by adjusting reactor inlet temperature. Thus, the reactor inlet temperature provided the measure of catalyst deactivation with any increase in reactor inlet temperature required to maintain conversionbeing an indicator of catalyst deactivation. As the data clearly demonstrate, for the deactivation period during which the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon in the reactor feed was below 0.3:1 the isomerization catalyst gradually lost activity. However, during the first reactivation period in which both reactor temperature and hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon molar ratio were simultaneously increased, a portion of the activity lost during the deactivation stage is restored as evidenced by the lowerreactor inlet temperature required to maintain a fixed conversion rate.
In the subsequent reactivation periods, the temperature was not significantly increased, but the molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon was increased. This increase in molar ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon also resulted in a restoration of aportion of the activity that was lost in the preceding deactivation step.
For comparison, data is present in Table II for butane isomerization without the periodic use of a reactivation step as is used in the novel process. The data in Table II show a useful life for the catalyst of 32 time periods as opposed to thesignificantly greater useful life of the catalyst used in the novel process of greater than 45 time periods. The data show that the useful life of the isomerization catalyst can be extended by the cyclic reactivation of the novel process.
TABLE I ______________________________________ Experimental Data for Butane Isomerization With Reactivation Time Periods Reactor Inlet I-C.sub.4 In Product On-Stream Temp.**, .degree.F. H.sub.2 /HC % ______________________________________Deactivation Period 0 270 0.167 56.1 1 283 0.160 61.1 2 250 0.095 62.1 3 260 0.286 51.9 4 260 0.280 51.9 5 258 0.294 51.2 6 279 0.244 59.6 7 280 0.252 59.5 8 284 0.244 61.0 9 279 0.238 59.2 10 295 0.216 60.7 11 282 0.202 58.9 12 289 0.05960.1 13 299 0.172 54.8 14 290 0.195 59.7 Reactivation Period 15* 338 0.595 60.2 Deactivation Period 16 310 0.195 61.2 17 304 0.166 59.2 18 296 0.178 58.6 19 302 0.164 58.5 20 304 0.163 58.1 21 308 0.164 57.0 22 302 0.165 59.3 23 312 0.16859.5 24 301 0.242 58.7 25 299 0.252 59.3 26 305 0.287 56.9 Reactivation Period 27* 313 0.490 56.3 28* 309 0.526 56.7 Deactivation Period 29 301 0.296 57.0 30 300 0.266 56.0 31 300 0.287 58.0 32 296 0.166 57.4 33 287 0.283 57.5 34 285 0.28757.5 35 292 0.267 57.5 36 291 0.273 57.5 37 292 0.271 57.4 38 302 0.163 55.7 39 292 0.294 53.7 Reactivation Period 40* 292 0.533 41.9 41* 290 0.522 41.6 Deactivation Period 42 290 0.272 39.3 43 293 0.281 39.4 44 293 0.290 56.1 45 291 0.29356.1 ______________________________________ *Reactivation Periods Using Enhanced H.sub.2 /HC Streams. **Note that the Catalyst Bed Temperature Can be Approximately 50.degree. F. Higher Due to the Exothermic Isomerization Reaction
TABLE II ______________________________________ Experimental Data for Butane Isomerization Without Reactivation Time Period On- Reactor Inlet I-C.sub.4 In Product Stream Temp**, .degree.F. H.sub.2 /HC Mole % ______________________________________ 1 302 0.386 59.0 4 302 0.376 57.8 5 305 0.242 59.6 6 305 0.239 58.8 7 310 0.227 59.8 10 319 0.230 58.9 16 335 0.231 60.2 18 345 0.225 58.3 23 340 0.215 57.0 27 349 0.219 47.1 28 358 0.215 56.3 30 3330.056 57.6 31 344 0.235 50.2 32 360 0.239 50.6 ______________________________________ **Note that the catalyst bed temperature can be approximately 50.degree. F. higher due to the exothermic isomerization reaction.
This example illustrates that there can be an upper limit for the hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon mole ratio used for the reactivation step of the inventive method during which simultaneous reactivation and isomerization occur. The inventive methodincludes a reactivation step in which the mole ratio of hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon is increased above such ratio used during the deactivation step with simultaneous isomerization.
For this Example II, a laboratory scale butane isomerization experiment in the presence of 200 ppm by weight chlorine per butane feed was conducted using a standard, commercially available isomerization catalyst. The data collected fromconducting this isomerization experiment are Presented in Table III below.
TABLE III ______________________________________ Catalyst Reactivation of Butane Isomerization Catalyst Catalyst Age IC4 In Product (hours) H.sub.2 :HC Molar Ratio (%) Comment ______________________________________ 82 0.17 33.7 prior toreactivation 99 16.6 22.2 one hours reactivation 107 0.21 45.6 after reactivation ______________________________________
The catalyst age presented in Table III is in hours of run time, but the presented catalyst age should approximate the on-stream time periods presented in Table I of Example I after making adjustments for the amounts of catalyst and the volume offeed contacted with such catalyst. The time periods indicated in Table I of Example I are all substantially equal periods of time.
The reactor temperature was maintained substantially constant during the butane isomerization experiment, thus, the butane conversion varied with deactivation and reactivation. As can be seen from the data of Table III, a one hour reactivationof a deactivated catalyst was conducted by raising the hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon ratio to 16.6. The conversion declined from 33.7 percent to 22.2 percent during the reactivation period. There was still conversion of the hydrocarbon during thereactivation period, thus, simultaneous isomerization was occurring during the reactivation step. After the one hour reactivation, the hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon ratio was reduced to 0.21:1. The activity of the catalyst was observed to be improved afterthe reactivation period with the conversion increasing to 45.6 percent. This demonstrates that a hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon ratio of about 17:1 can suitably reactivate a deactivated catalyst while simultaneously isomerizing hydrocarbons.
This Example III provides further experimental data to support the upper limit for the hydrogen-to-hydrocarbon mole ratio used for the reactivation step of the inventive method during which simultaneous reactivation and isomerization occur. Thisexperiment was conducted in substantially the same manner as the experiment of Example II.
TABLE IV ______________________________________ Experimental Data for Butane Isomerization with Reactivation Catalyst Age H.sub.2 :HC Molar IC4 in Product (hours) Ratio (%) ______________________________________ Deactivation 99 0.12 55.1 111 0.12 53.0 Reactivation 121 43.2 12 Deactivation 121.5 0.12 53.1 122 0.12 47.4 Reactivation 125 6.5 22.4 Deactivation 126 0.12 52.9 127 0.12 53.8 Reactivation 128 22.4 13.0 Deactivation 128.5 0.12 50.6 129 0.12 54.9 141 0.12 55.9 ______________________________________
The data presented in Table IV show that the reactivation of a partially deactivated isomerization catalyst is not achievable with a hydrogen to hydrocarbon feed molar ratio of about 43:1. As can be seen from the data, a return to thedeactivation step after a period of reactivation with a feed having a H.sub.2 /HC molar ratio of 43:1 showed little improvement in catalyst activity as evidenced by the insignificant change in percent conversion to isobutane. The reactivation step usinga feed having a H.sub.2 /HC molar ratio of 22.4:1 showed a significant improvement in the catalyst activity. These data indicate that the upper limit for the H.sub.2 /HC molar ratio for achieving reactivation of a partially deactivated isomerizationcatalyst while simultaneously isomerizing isomerizable hydrocarbons is between about 20:1 to about 40:1. Thus, a probable upper limit for the feed H.sub.2 /HC molar ratio during the reactivation step of the inventive method is about 30:1. However, thepreferred ratio for the upper limit is about 25:1 and, most preferred, it is about 22:1.
While this invention has been described in detail for the purpose of illustration, reasonable variations and modifications are possible by those skilled in the art. Such variations and modifications are within the scope of the describedinvention and the appended claims.
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So you’ve had a few days to play around with the new version of Exposure. If you’re like me, the first thing you did was fiddle with all of the new buttons and tiddlywinks. New features are great, but figuring out how to implement them in your workflow can be a mystery.
Exposure 6 includes a gang of new lighting effects such as realistic sun flares, and authentic vintage borders from world-renowned photographer Parker J Pfister. Among the new features in version 6 is the ability to import custom texture overlays. Here’s a video that demonstrates the process. Want specific details about file types or blend modes? That’s in there, too.
“Da man” Tony Sweet was kind enough to let us use a shot of his in the video. He’s awesome like that. Thanks, Tony!
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Ascent of Balsam Cap on 2010-03-06
|Date:||Saturday, March 6, 2010|
|Ascent Type:||Successful Summit Attained|
| Location:||USA-New York|
| Elevation:||3623 ft / 1104 m|
Ascent Trip ReportHiked from Denning trailhead along the fisherman's path straight to the summit of Friday. Then looped back around, bagging Balsam Cap, Rocky and Lone. Long day (11 hours - 10:30A to 9:30P), but a good one. 3500 Club was out ahead of me and cut the trail along the Neversink to Rocky, but they didn't do Lone. I cut the trail from the Neversink/Rocky turnoff to Friday, then to Balsam Cap (last time someone was on those mountains was 2/22, and we had plenty of snow in the meantime), then to Rocky. Figured I wouldn't get Lone because it was getting dark and I was exhausted, but I saw a set of tracks break off the Rocky trail and head toward Lone just below the pine line, so I followed them. Bagged Lone and caught up to Drama and SoloJoe (from http://forums.adkhighpeaks.com), who were cutting the trail down Lone. Split shifts with them breaking the trail and made some new friends. It's amazing how headlamps and bushwhacking can bring people together.
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| Route Conditions:||Bushwhack, Snow on Ground|
| Gear Used:||Ski Poles, Snowshoes|
| Weather:||Cool, Calm, Partly Cloudy|
|Ascent Part of Trip: Lone Range|
Complete Trip Sequence:
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1. Beat the distances that scare you:
I used to dread the 45- to 65-yard pitch. A lot of players have a favorite wedge distance; for years mine was simply any distance not in that range. If I ended up somewhere in there, I couldn't do any better than aim for the center of the green and hope.
So one day I'm playing with Adam Scott, Darren Clarke and my teacher, Butch Harmon. On one par 5, Butch notices me taking extra time over a lay-up shot and asks what's going on. I tell him about my phobia. Butch can't believe it. "You're a golf professional. You got to be able to hit every shot," he says. Then Adam chimes in about how hazards sometimes prevent you from leaving the yardage you want. Then Darren comes over and starts saying how it's hard to lay up perfectly in bad weather or if you're punching out from trouble. They ganged up on me three against one, so I'm like, OK, I'll practice those distances. You can't always get to your favorite wedge number. That was something I needed to hear.
2. Make practice competitive:
At Butch's school in Las Vegas, I'm always around his other students--some of the best players in the world--and we get wagers going on everything. It could be for money, for lunch, or just to see who has to return the carts at the end of the day.
First time I met Phil Mickelson we did a closest-to-the-pin flop shot to a tight flag for $20. I went first and hit it to three feet. I was thinking, Wow, I might actually beat Phil at his signature shot. But sure enough, his shot lips out to within inches. It's OK to practice alone if you're working on technique, but to really make sure you've got a new move down, simulate pressure with a little competition.
I saw Phil again years later, and the first thing he said was, "Hey, didn't I take $20 off you once?" Believe me, nobody forgets a winning bet out here.
3. Learn to go high and low:
My first few years on tour, I relied too much on my lob wedge. I'd hit high pitches from everywhere, and if it was windy, I'd get killed. The ball would spin too much, and I couldn't get to back flags.
Now I pitch with my 52-, 57- and 62-degree wedges. I learned to do it by watching Annika Sorenstam practice--she was No. 1 my first four years. Her caddie, Terry McNamara, would pace off a distance, call it out, then stand with a baseball glove catching as Annika hit pitches at him. Annika, who's become one of my closest friends and a mentor, let me hit a few at Terry. It's a great way to ingrain distance control. To try it, you can drop headcovers as targets at various distances, or start at the practice green and work back.
4. Strong wrists are essential:
Common sense says distance is what separates PGA Tour players from LPGA Tour players, but what's often overlooked is that the guys typically have much better wedge games. Because their wrists and forearms are strong, they can chip with a lot of clubhead speed through bad lies and still generate plenty of spin.
When I was a kid, my dad kept a grip-strengthener in the car for when we were on the road. This is probably why I have big wrists for a girl, but hey, it helps. Another great way to add strength is to plunge your hand into a bucket of rice and twist your forearm back and forth. I do this in the tour's fitness trailer all the time. It's harder than you think.
5. Never let a good tip go bad:
The tendency of a lot of golfers, even tour players, is to find a swing key that works and then overdo it. Say you start hitting good shots with a forward press, you might think, Well, if I double my amount of forward press, that'll be twice as good! I've been guilty of this: For a while I kept opening my stance more and more on wedge shots. I got so open I started taking the club back on the outside. The player who set me straight on this was Jose Maria Olazabal, who I ran into one off-season. Never get extreme, Jose said. He squared my stance and basically taught me that if it doesn't feel simple and straightforward, it's probably not right.
6. Keep your grooves clean--always:
It's going to be an interesting year for tour pros as we learn to play with the new grooves. Now more than ever, it'll be important to keep them clean to spin the ball as much as possible. A lot of amateurs I see are disciplined about cleaning their grooves during a round, but when they practice, they let the face build up with dirt and grass until it's totally caked. How are they going to get a feel for how the ball truly reacts? During practice, wipe down your wedge every few shots. This way your wedges will perform in the practice area the same way they do on the course.
7. A good test: hit with one hand:
A few years ago John Daly and I were shooting a Winn Grips commercial, and during a break he started hitting these 30-yard pitches holding the club with just his left hand. Virtually every ball nestled right up to the hole--it was amazing! John said it was a drill to work on holding the angle of the left wrist.
Another time I saw Butch making Freddie Couples hold a wedge in just his right hand. Freddie was having chipping trouble that day, and this drill was to help him with his wrist set and release. So no matter what's ailing your wedge game, chances are a one-hand drill can help.
8. Your grips must fit your hands:
For the longest time I used cord grips with two wraps of tape underneath. They were really thick and tough on my hands, and I guess I played them because I knew good players who did the same. But soon after I turned pro, I noticed I was holding my wedges too tightly, so I switched down to midsize. Not long after that I went down to standard size. The grips I now play are half the weight of my old ones, and I can feel the clubhead so much more during the swing. Simply matching your grips to your hand size can improve your feel better than anything.
9. Make changes, wedges first:
I once hurt my back swinging a weighted training club too aggressively. The injury was actually a blessing because it forced me to learn better posture. This swing change--standing more upright--was easiest to make with my wedges at first. The shafts are shorter and the swings are shorter, so it made it easier to get comfortable with the new positions. Whatever technique you're working on, even if it's just a simple change to your address position, get it solid with your wedges first, and it will creep into the rest of your bag.
10. Find a spark for getting better:
At Butch's school there are new Titleist Pro V1s, and there are also regular range balls. Butch's rule is, you can't use the good balls until you win a pro tournament.
In my fourth year on tour I made the Solheim Cup team and finished sixth on the money list. Even though I still hadn't won, Butch said I could use the good balls. I said no, that practicing with the beat-up balls motivates me. Then in my sixth year I won the Evian Masters. When I got back to the range in Las Vegas, there was a pyramid of new TaylorMade tour balls stacked for me. Butch had special-ordered them from my sponsor. Point is, plan a reward for yourself: It will drive you harder to improve. | <urn:uuid:76b491ba-dc1c-4850-95bc-91311a32f251> | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | http://www.golfdigest.com/story/10_rules_natalie_gulbis | 2017-05-24T21:34:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607862.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524211702-20170524231702-00464.warc.gz | en | 0.977774 | 1,693 |
When I started covering Communications technology, I was pretty excited as almost every facet has a high "cool" factor. From satellite to wireless networks, optical systems, and the Internet, there are innovations everywhere you turn that will transform the way we work and play in the years to come.
Initially, I was on the lookout not only for the most technically advanced devices, but also for the easiest to use devices, as it's the man-machine interface that often spells the death knell for new technologies. No matter how advanced it is under the hood, if the steering wheel is in the trunk, it just isn't going to cut it. As the global economy takes on greater importance, ease of use comes to the forefront of the design criteria, as anyone, anywhere, must be able to pick up the device and figure out how to operate it relatively quickly.
It's the "anyone, anywhere" aspect that started me thinking a while ago. I realized that the true importance of what's taking place here isn't that my PDA can connect easily with any 802.11b network, and reach rates close to 11 Mbits/s. It goes beyond that. The fact is, the communications revolution around us has fundamentally changed our world view. While TV brought images of foreign shores to our living rooms, it was one way. Now, communities in the farthest reaches of the globe can easily hook up a computer to the Internet and have two-way interaction with anyone, anywhere. In places that aren't hardwired for telephone service, two-way satellite feeds are still a way off in the future. But, wireless phone service is readily available from companies like Globalstar, which already covers all of Australia, much of Europe and Asia, as well as South America.
A global community is finally in the works, and with that comes social change. That's what has really excited me lately. I have gone way past the "cool" device phase and now dwell on how the cloak of ignorance, the weapon of choice for despotic regimes worldwide, is finally being lifted. Those who were isolated are entering the global economy with unbridled enthusiasm. The enthusiasm is replacing the fear and loathing of "the West" that once permeated those cultures. As communications with the outside increased, walls started to come down.
Nothing breaks down walls faster than open communication. The increase in communication, open, and free, has set us on the path to world unity. No longer can world leaders brainwash followers with one-sided world views. Castro, for example, has his work cut out for him if he wants to convince Cubans that they're better off with Communism after his people watched the fall of the USSR and see the material wealth other nations now enjoy. Plus, as China, the sleeping giant, gears up to join the world as a whole, it's slowly loosening its grip on its people as they increasingly connect with the outside world. The lifting of trade barriers will be a boon to communications companies worldwide as they jump to the tune of 1 billion potential customers. It will also be a boon to human rights as the isolation required for violations to occur is removed.
Hopeful thoughts like these really excited me as I reviewed Globalstar's $1500 satellite phone a few weeks ago. Now the power will finally be in the hands of the people. Then I realized, at $1500 a pop, with calling rates of up to $1.50 per minute, it will be a long time before it gets into the hands of the masses. But that's what I have to look forward to over the coming years. In the meantime, I still feel like a kid in a candy store at every trade show and product review I attend. This is a good time to be in the business, and it can only get better. Share your viewpoint with me. | <urn:uuid:b611c041-6093-441e-bd56-18611ea66b20> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | http://www.electronicdesign.com/communications/communications-paves-path-world-unity | 2017-08-24T03:15:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886126027.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20170824024147-20170824044147-00324.warc.gz | en | 0.974168 | 783 |
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This post is dedicated to the field-recordings related work of immigrant or temporarily living abroad Greek composers and sound-artists.
Yiorgis Sakellariou (aka: Mecha/Orga) works exclusively with field-recordings in both his studio works and live performances. In some of his works he digitally processes field-recordings using computers, in some others he merely juxtaposes raw field-recordings to construct immersive compositions. Currently he is based in London, being an ex-Athenian and having spent a year in Lithuania, too. He has extensively recorded urban, industrial, wild-life and rural soundscapes in Greece and abroad. He has released several albums on labels such Orila (gr), Triple Bath (gr), Very Quiet Records (uk), Impulsive Habitat, Green Field Recordings (pt), and others. In 2013 more albums of his will be released by Unfathomless (be), Entr’acte (uk), Κormplastics (nl) and Monochrome Vision (ru). He also maintains a field-recordings audio diary.
Konstantinos Karathanasis is an ex-Athenian composer of electracoustic music currently based in the US. He is the head of the Music Technology area in the university of Oklahoma. Some of his recent pieces are entirely based on soundscape recordings. For example ‘Pollock’s Dreams: Liquefied Sounds’ is exclusively based on recordings he realized in his university’s campus in Oklahoma, while ‘Trittico Mediterraneo’ on recordings from various rural locations in Greece. Parts from both pieces can be listened to here.
Aki Pasoulas is currently living in Kent, UK, after having spent several years in London. He is active as a composer of electronic music and scholar. Soundscapes and environmental recording in general is part of his teaching in the university of Kent. He has recorded soundscapes in Greece and abroad and has used environmental sounds in various compositions of his, mostly processed.
Panos Amelides is a composer of acousmatic music currently based in Leicester, UK where he is pursuing his PhD. Panos has realised recordings in various locations in Athens, Corfu and other Greek cities. His work mostly deals with time, memory, non-linear narrative and politics. In his recent work ‘Alexandros’, for example, a radiophonic narrative soundscape, dedicated to the Greek politician and poet Alexandros Panagoulis who attempted to murder the dictator during the junta in Greece (1967-1974), he uses various acousmatic techniques along with thematic recordings such as speech and interviews refering to the junta, the national anthem, own narration while on landmark locations, etc. His older work ‘Agoras 1’ is entirely based on processed field-recordings realized in various Greek flea markets. In ‘Ritual Attacks’ he uses soundscape recordings of orthodox ceremonies from Corfu.
Panayiotis Kokkoras is a composer of acoustic as well as electracoustic music. After having spent several years in Athens, York and Thessaloniki, he finally relocated to the US where he lectures at the university of North Texas. Panayiotis is interested in environmental sound and is responsible for several pieces that explore their compositional potential. For example ‘Sound Forest’ is entirely based on sounds recorded in wild-life habitats and rural locations in Corfu. In ‘City Fables – Corfu’, for computer and real time composition, he uses binaural ambulatory recordings he did in the city of Corfu in order to achieve a multileveled relation between space, performer and spectator. Acoording to the composer the work seeks a multisensory development of the time and space where soundscapes unfold together enacting a dialogue between the real and the unreal, the augmented and the microscopic.
Kostis Kilymis is a sound-artist currently based in Oxford, UK. He is very interested in ambient environments such as empty rooms, etc. In his studio works he uses field-recordings in order to provide the listener an additional listening layer. His focus is on either confusing perception in terms of providing a multi-dimensional listening environment or on exploring alternative manifestations of the very same environment. In his live performances he never uses field-recordings, however, they play a very important role in his installation or video works.
Orestis Karamanlis is currently based on Bournemouth, where he teaches at the local university, after having spent several years in Athens and Belfast. He is interested in electracoustic music and sound-art, dealing with various mediums including field-recordings. He has recorded environmental sounds in various locations in Greece which he occasionally processes and use in his works. For example in his work ‘Sterfos’ he uses field and hydrophone recordings. You can listen to this piece here. | <urn:uuid:18fa5eba-5949-48fc-9b69-a3384e73f968> | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | http://www.soundsofeurope.eu/eblog/composers-and-sound-artists-based-abroad-sakellariou-karathanasis-pasoulas-amelidis-kokkoras-kilymis-karamanlis/ | 2022-05-27T05:22:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662636717.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220527050925-20220527080925-00358.warc.gz | en | 0.965556 | 1,037 |
Question #1: Do you remember Wallet before Apple Pay arrived?
Question #2 Did you use Wallet before Apple Pay arrived?
I thought so. Neither did I. My Wallet does have an iTunes Store Pass with QR code and an Apple Store Gift Card with QR code although I never use them. The only time I do anything optical is reading iTunes Card codes in iTunes app or reading a poster OR code with iOS 11 Camera app to get a web link. That’s it.
The problem with optical codes, QR, bar-codes, etc. is that it was, and still is, a royal pain getting any optical code thing (coupons, gift cards, one-time tickets, etc.) into Wallet. I would love an easy to use iPhone airline app that painlessly checks me in and quickly loads a boarding pass optical code into Wallet.
I have yet to have a user-friendly experience checking in with any airline app. Considering how creaky airline reservation systems are, and how reluctant airlines are to fix them, my chances of meeting a friendly easy to use airline app seems unlikely to happen. A piece of paper with a QR code printed on it will always be faster and more convenient than a smartphone, especially for international travel.
Getting coupon codes into Wallet is a pain as well. There are many Japanese food apps that list and categorize every restaurant: Tabelog, Hot Pepper, Gurunavi. But doing lots of searches on iPhone is a pain. iPad really shines here but iPad does not have a Wallet even though it has Apple Pay. It would be really nice to have an iCloud Wallet to store codes, coupons and things I collect on any of my devices.
Unfortunately Apple has not come up with that yet and smartphone optical codes are the forever unfulfilled promise, the ultimately underused technology because it is a pain in the ass. You will never be able to whip QR passes out of your pocket like Apple Pay Suica, ping, and you are on your way.
Think of it as going to the supermarket with mom. Mom’s wallet was always stuffed full of clipped coupons she could pull out at a moments notice as the cash register. It was like magic. When she sent me on a supermarket errand with coupons, I could never find them in time. The credit card won the race to cash register every time.
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“Walking Dead” fans should definitely be worried about Rick Grimes when the AMC series returns for its fourth season this fall. Photos from the Georgia set have leaked online, and it appears that the Sheriff has suffered a potentially gruesome injury.
The leaked season-four photos can be found on “Walking Dead” Facebook fan page, DEAD TALK. The pictures show Rick and Carol with some supplies in their trunk, and Rick is crouched on the side of the road. While the shots initially don’t look too interesting or “spoiler-y,” a closer look at Rick’s hands will definitely have fans in a tizzy: His right hand is bandaged.
If we look to the graphic novels for clues, Rick’s hand could have been injured in either of two situations. In the comic books, Rick breaks and mutilates his hand in the prison when he attacks a character named Thomas as he believes the man murdered Hershel’s two youngest daughters, and attempted to murder Andrea. While Rick doesn’t kill Thomas, the group does decide to hang him. However, before they can go through with it, a woman named Patricia lets him out of a cell. Maggie ends up shooting him multiple times, and while the group debates what to do with Patricia, a separate group in the prison tries to force Rick’s group out.
The AMC TV series doesn’t exactly follow the comics, but if Rick’s group was kicked out of the prison after a fight, that could be why the car is packed with supplies. Another possible explanation for Rick’s injury is that his hand was chopped off; in the graphic novels, the Governor chops off Rick’s hand when he refuses to tell him where his group his hiding out.
While that doesn’t follow the current timeline of events on the TV show, the Governor IS still lurking out there. As creator Robert Kirkman explained, they still have plans for the Governor in season four. “We always knew that it was a bigger story than would fit into one season,” Kirkman said to TVLine after the season-three finale. “There’s still a lot more to be done with this guy. We’ve known from the very first minute of season three that we would be keeping the Governor around for a while.”
Judging by Kirkman’s slight spoilers for the upcoming season, we’re leaning more toward the theory that Rick was injured vs. his hand being chopped off. In 2011 Kirkman told reporters at San Diego’s Comic Con that he didn’t think they should cut the character’s hand off on television.
“When I’m writing a comic book, I don’t think about what I’m doing,” he dished. “I go, ‘Oh, it’d be pretty cool if they cut his hand off right now. That’d be pretty shocking, right?’ Then I do it, and five issues later, I write, ‘Rick opens a can of beans,’ and then I look at the script and think ‘He can’t do that now.’ I don’t even think that through.”
Assuming Kirkman sticks to his 2011 comment about Rick’s hand, another comment he made to TVLine in April can’t be ignored. The creator said that Rick’s group will definitely “start” season four at the prison. “We may be there the whole season and we may not be … But there are going to be some big differences from season three.” Was Robert Kirkman hinting that the group could potentially be kicked out of the prison?
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It’s no secret that horror movies dish out plenty of oversexed characters and misogynistic storylines. But every now and then, the genre unleashes a killer scream queen who’s not just a final girl, but a badass for the ages.
These killer female horror characters go beyond just getting their hands bloody; they kick the conventions of nightmare cinema straight in the teeth.
1. Laurie Strode, Halloween
2. Sarah Carter, The Descent
3. Erin Harson, You’re Next
Never judge a woman by her size; judge her by her booby traps. Skilled in the art of ambush, Erin (Sharni Vinson) is the female lead this mumblegore horror by Adam Wingard. She may look petite, but she’ll turn the contents of your skull into tartare if you cross her.
4. Selena Nolastname, 28 Days Later
5. Regan MacNeil, The Exorcist
Regan, played by Linda Blair, is the 12-year-old star of William Peter Blatty’s semi-true horror story. She spends the majority of the film under the influence of a demon named Pazuzu. While she technically serves as the film’s antagonist post-possession, we still love her. And we’re not sure what makes her more badass: her swivel head tricks, crab-walking talents, or projectile pea-soup vomit.
6. Molly Reynolds, Lovely Molly
Lovely she is—especially when she’s fraternizing with a horned devil in Eduardo Sanchez’s first-person horror about a woman haunted by her past. A challenging role that finds newbie actress Gretchen Lodge nude for much of the reel, it’s one she absolutely slays.
7. Ellen Ripley, The Alien series
You can’t have a list of badass females without including the baddest of them all: Lieutenant First Class Ellen Louise Ripley. This pulse-rifle-toting cosmonaut who can annihilate space invaders with a child strapped to her hip is one of horror’s toughest protagonists—regardless of gender. She may as well be the inspiration behind the saying Who’s your daddy?
8. Anna Peterson, The Guest
9. Jennifer Mills, I Spit on Your Grave
Originally titled Day of the Woman, the 1978 original of I Spit on Your Grave stars Camille Keaton as a writer who gets raped by a mob of perverts in the woods of upstate New York, then gets her bloody, burning, dismembering revenge.
10. Sidney Prescott, Scream
Her boyfriend tried. His mother tried. Her cousin tried. Even her own half-brother tried. But no one could take out the star of Wes Craven’s wildly successful franchise from the 1990s. Neve Campbell’s Sidney makes bloody stew out of a slew of killers, all of whom take cosplay a little too far.
11. Carrie White, Carrie
“They’re all going to laugh at you,” Margaret tells her outcast daughter played by Sissy Spacek. Fast-forward to Carrie’s telekinetic fit triggered by a blood-soaked prom-night prank, and Carrie gets revenge on her peers by trapping them in a burning gymnasium. Who’s laughing now?
12. Asami Yamazaki, Audition
A manipulative bachelor auditions pretty young things to star in what will be, in his humble opinion, their finest role yet—his wife. But he shouldn’t be surprised when the ex-ballerina he plucks from the crowd isn’t so keen on the arrangement, and instead takes to torturing him with needles and severing his limbs with a piano wire.
Still from "The Descent" via Lionsgate Films; Still from "Halloween" via Falcon International Productions; Still from "The Descent" via Lionsgate Films; Still from "You're Next" via Lionsgate Films; Still from "28 Days Later" via Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation; Still from "The Exorcist" via Warner Bros.; Still from "Lovely Molly" via Image Entertainment; Still from "Aliens" via Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation; Still from "The Guest" via ArtAffects Entertainment; Still from "I Spit on Your Grave" via Cinemagic Pictures; Still from "Scream" via Dimension Films; Still from "Carrie" via United Artists; Still from "Audition" via Creators Company Connection | <urn:uuid:0293b781-0afb-4779-bcd3-e9e9ef9524a9> | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | https://the-line-up.com/female-horror-characters | 2019-06-17T08:09:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998440.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20190617063049-20190617085049-00016.warc.gz | en | 0.885266 | 968 |
Monitor Application Use in Real-Time
Software licensing is one of the largest and most rapidly growing per-employee expenditures for many Architecture, Engineering and Construction firms. Specialty desktop application vendors are rapidly changing their licensing and deployment models – making use reporting difficult and complex. Cetrus’ Process Meter (PM) monitors real-time desktop application executables, windows and other use indicators to help enterprises reduce license spend, and optimize software use across their application portfolios.
Data discovery and asset management solutions let administrators know where a license is installed and when it was last used. Metered license solutions prevent license over-use but don’t identify if licenses are actively being used. Neither solution type can report true peak active, inactive or timed out or compare use across multiple license deployment types, including standalone, metered license, or cloud-deployed.
PM Agents monitor application use at the desktop, capturing both actual use as well critical user attribute data, such as who the user is on a shared workstation. In addition, Agents calculate and report when applications become Inactive/Idle and Time Out after configurable periods of inactivity.
Detail and summary reporting for users/workgroups, applications, etc. let enterprises finally get an organization-wide view of application use. Enterprises can look at license concurrency, as well as rank and compare users or groups by application use frequency, duration, which user/group uses what applications or other data attributes.
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- The lightweight Agent resides on all monitored workstations and servers. Agents “listen” for when pre-identified applications or windows launch, and then report the actual and calculated session state changes and times. Plugins installed on Agents provide discrete functionality, such as the ability to associate application use to projects with Expense-2-Project, or provide hardware and software inventory information.
- Managers perform several functions: They hold Agent configuration files, consolidate use information from multiple Agents to the Cetrus website, and store the latest Plugins for deployment/recovery. Enterprises can install one or more Managers to map to their network or license server topology.
- The Cetrus website is a multi-tenant SaaS application and provides data aggregation, historical and real-time analytics/reporting and administrative services.
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The office of institutions oversees officers and staff who supervise 71,233 incarcerated felons in four institutional regions. This office supervises the operations and management of all prisons, work camps, forestry camps and work release centers. Additional security enhancements include improved radio communication, fencing, locks, and video cameras. This year, the department's rate of escapes dropped 49 percent.
We ensure that inmates work or study. Last year, 81 percent of inmates were at work or in class (a substance abuse program, vocational or adult education). The remaining 19 percent were medically unable to work, participating in reception and orientation, or assigned to a disciplinary work squad as a result of a rule infraction, assigned to a restricted labor squad or were in some type of special confinement for management purposes, including death row. Inmate labor cultivates and prepares food, constructs prisons, supports and maintains the operation of prisons, serves meals, does laundry and janitorial work. In addition, work squads support other government agencies and community projects. DOT work squads performed over two million hours of work valued at $14.9 million. Public works and community services work squads provided 3.7 million hours of free labor at a value of more than $38 million.
The bureau of classification maintains inmate files and records containing information including custody status, disciplinary history, gain time and release dates.
The transportation section oversees more than 100,000 inmates' movements annually, including reception, release, transfers, temporary evacuation and housing. Emergencies like forest fires and hurricanes require mass movement of inmates.
The sentence structure section audits commitment documents and is responsible for the accuracy of release dates and the fulfillment of all statutory requirements. This section prepares affidavits and testimony for court proceedings, responds to grievances, and acts as liaison with FDLE to ensure statutory requirements of sexual predator registrations and submission of DNA samples. | <urn:uuid:66282f9b-de3a-4f1f-9608-a087a90a5dd3> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/annual/9900/div_ci.html | 2013-05-22T06:47:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368701445114/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516105045-00099-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.930473 | 374 |
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E-commerce luxury furniture brand Burrow introduces highly crafted storage system that makes life simple. Burrow’s new Index Collection features a Shaker-inspired Walnut bookcase that can be expanded unit by unit with hardware that’s included.
Each piece features high-quality craftsmanship precision milled from solid ash, a hardwood that comes from responsibly managed forests, and durable engineered wood, with expert joinery that reflects an appreciation of careful design and simplicity, according to the company.
The collection is designed to showcase personal items, books, plants, and décor in a unique way, and it’s the perfect option for those who want stylish storage without the hassle of hanging.
The bookcase pairs Shaker-inspired woodworking with easy setup, and is available in modules of one, two or three which can be expanded and/or connected unit by unit with included hardware.
An alternative to the traditional closed credenza, the console offers an option for putting items on display. The desk extends the simple carpentry of the rest of the collection into a compact writer’s desk that works in an apartment or in a work-from-home nook. The desk has a hidden pocket shelf for keeping a laptop or keyboard and trackpad out of sight and an open back shelf to seamlessly thread charging cables. | <urn:uuid:9e7386c1-064f-4e68-9e2c-164f01234028> | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | https://www.furniture-magazine.us/news/article/burrow-offers-smart-storing-solutions/ | 2022-12-05T14:14:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711017.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205132617-20221205162617-00440.warc.gz | en | 0.932301 | 282 |
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Kim White, a designer based in Los Angeles, makes women’s handbags from vintage automotive fabrics. She loves the bold patterns of the ’60s through ’80s, she says, and the upholstery material is rugged enough to resist wear and stains.
Ms. White discovered the fabrics in a Los Angeles warehouse. They were remnants — left over when production of the cars ended — and intended for sale as repair material on the replacement market.
“When I started my business I didn’t want to do just leather bags like everyone else,” she said in a recent telephone interview.
“I learned about a warehouse in South Central,” Ms. White continued, referring to a grittier section of the city. “I went there and met an old guy who was going out of business. He had rolls of these and I went, ‘Wow, these are almost psychedelic.’”
Among the models offered are the Aztec design of the 1975 AMC Pacer and blue pattern from the 1975 Gremlin. “I have Pintos and a ton of Mustangs,” she said. “We always buy American.”
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Treatment for Multiple Miscarriages.
(PRWEB) October 10, 2011
Dr. Braverman and his staff are dedicated to helping individuals located nationally and internationally who have tried to have children but have experienced failed pregnancies and multiple miscarriages. To reach more clients in need of their services, the practice teamed up with the superb design and management company Scorpion Design. The company designs websites for professionals who wish to increase their client volume and client contacts online and in the community. The marketing strategy includes targeting a specific audience in certain geographic areas. The websites are user-friendly and informative and helps provide a contact resource for the clients.
In an independent poll conducted by the Long Island Press, the clinic was voted as the best infertility practice on Long Island for the past 3 years. Dr. Braverman has served as the director of reproductive immunology at Wyckoff Hospital. They are the only practice authorized to use the name reproductive immunology in New York State and have provided proof of expertise to the New York State Department of Education. Couples who have tried other means to become pregnant and after numerous unsuccessful tries that result in multiple miscarriages, they turn to the practice for assistance. The doctor can treat anyone worldwide or locally, either in the clinic or through Skyping when not physically present.
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We have also been involved in the Akina report “Structuring for Impact: Evolving Legal Structures for Businesses in New Zealand” on future structures for business here as part of The Impact Initiative.
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Chrome plating of work rolls
Chrome is one of the hardest metals, with excellent corrosion resistance and a low frictional coefficient. This combination turns the surface of work rolls to high-value and wear-resistant. SMS provides automated coating and carefully inspects the roll before and after chrome plating.
SMS uses EDT prior to chrome plating
Deformation behavior and appearance of the varnish depend on the structure of the strip surface. EDT (electric discharge texturing) is a machining process which removes particles from a work roll surface by energy of electric discharges. The electro-erosion leads to a higher number of peaks on the roll material's surface. This results in a roughness higher by 2-3 points compared to shot-blast-texturing (SBT). In combination with a 0.005 to 0.015 mm thick chrome layer, EDT is a successful solution for automotive sheets. | <urn:uuid:6c068e76-78c5-47e6-b408-c04f1dab2aa7> | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | https://www.sms-group.com/technical-service/service-modules/coating-technologies-for-rolling-mills/ | 2018-09-22T09:38:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267158279.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180922084059-20180922104459-00475.warc.gz | en | 0.894129 | 187 |
Rum Balls are a Christmas staple. It just isn’t Christmas until you have had a Rum Ball.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. Well, maybe not a white Christmas, especially in the middle of Summer in Australia, but perhaps some White Christmas slice would be nice.
This Rocky Road Slice is more like Chocolate Crackles with enhancements. But that’s not a bad thing.
This week I’m sharing a staple of the slice world – Chocolate Slice.
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This one is for the chocolate and the condensed milk fans.
Everybody knows a great Lemon Slice recipe and my Nanna’s is no exception. Sweet and citrusy this is one of my favourites.
A few years ago my aunty, Janelle, put together a book of my Nanna’s favourite recipes. All the grandkids received this recipe book at Christmas. It is such a treasured gift for me. I love to get it out and go through the recipes. Such great memories.
This Pumpkin Slice recipe is sweet and super moist with a mild pumpkin and cinnamon flavour.
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Where are you guys? Fine, I will start.
1) 1300 calories or less except on group dinner/movie night Saturday
2) 6 glasses of water, count them
3) do not slack on the stretching
4) walk or mild gym...
5)... but do not overdo
7) read a poem a day (April is National Poetry month AND my birthday month.)
8) lose between a pound or two this week and do not find it again!!!
9) practice Spanish
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Negombo is a prime city in Sri Lanka, on the west coast of the island and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is the biggest metropolis in the Gampaha region and it is the fifth biggest city in the country following the capital of Colombo, Jaffna and Moratuwa. It is the second biggest metropolis in the Western territory following Colombo. It is roughly 35 km north of Colombo City. Negombo is famous for its large and ancient fishing business with crowded fish fairs and sandy beaches. The financial resources of Negombo is mostly established on tourism and its age-old fishing business, but it also makes cinnamon, ceramics, and brass ware. The wild cinnamon that sprouted in the area surrounding Negombo was said to be "the very best in the universe as well as the most plentiful" and for years lured a chain of foreign dealers and pioneering powers. The not so deep waters of the Negombo Lagoon offered secure sanctuary for maritime boats and became one of the crucial harbors’ together with Kalpitiya, Puttalam, Salavata, Kammala, Colombo, Kalutara, Beruwala also Galle, from which the Singhalese realms lead outside business. Book holidays to Negombo with Travel Center and gain from our all-inclusive holidays which comprise of cheap flights, affordable lodging and flexible booking options. We at Travel Center are committed to make sure that your holiday to Negombo is the best you’ve ever had!
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SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Jet Airways, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways
Sinhala, Tamil, English
Best Time to Travel
January to February , July to August
Modes of Transport
Bus, Boats, Car, Train, Tuk tuk
Currency Exchange Rate
1.00 GBP = 213.44 LKR
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Main Fish Market
Every day, fishermen take their outrigger canoes and go out looking for fish, They’re an excellent sight as they glide home into the lagoon following a fishing trip. Over the lagoon bridge there’s a second fair. A great place to view much larger fishing boats return with their catches.
Extending north from the town right down the hotel strip before disappearing into a palm tree stretch, occasionally approachable in front of many huge hotels even if you're not staying, but for an additional vibrant (and rowdy) scene join the natives at what is known as Negombo Beach Park.
Next to the beach near the lagoon are the remains of the ancient Dutch fort, which has an excellent gateway carved with the date 1678. Also here is a green, called the Esplanade, where cricket matches are a huge appeal, many ancient Dutch structures are still being used.
Negombo is filled with churches – and is sometimes called ‘Little Rome’. East of town the Angurukaramulla Temple, with its 6m-long lounging Buddha, is also worth viewing. The island of Duwa, connected to Negombo by the lagoon bridge, is popular for its Easter passion play.
The Dutch displayed their love of canals here like nowhere else in Sri Lanka. Canals stretch from Negombo all the way south to Colombo and north to Puttalam, a complete length of around 120km. Rent a bicycle from hotels and travel the canal-side routes, relishing the sights and tiny villages.
St Mary’s Church
The well-known church and one of the largest appeals on the island. It is around 140 years old and has got astonishing religious portraits colored all over its ceiling. It looks pretty grand from outside, with medieval pillars and polished cream walls.
Famous for its historic sculpture of the Buddha, and its dragon-entry - inside you discover elaborate paintings that date back centuries. There is also a 300+ year old remain of an ancient library here, coated in moss. Inside astonishing statues and illustrations on the ceiling, displaying the Buddha's trip to knowledge.
Mother Nature revolved this into Sri Lanka’s largest saline marsh, residents to purple herons, cormorants and kingfishers. The marsh offers a home to nearly 75 bird types, also crocodiles, monkeys and even a few hardly seen otters.
Dutch Clock Tower
The fort is placed amid a beach and lagoon beneath mild skies. A ditch, embankments and a couple of towers are all that’s remaining of the once splendid fort city. But, the clock tower which protects the entrance is still conserved and is proof to the inheritance Negombo comprises of its radiant history.
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Glasgow Christmas lights switch on receives bids for 266,000 tickets
The council received enough applications to fill George Square 20 times over after just 12,000 tickets were made available.
The Christmas light switch on in Glasgow received requests for more than 266,000 tickets with just 12,000 being successful.
Demand for this year's festive switch on in Scotland's biggest city was massive with 54,119 applications for 266,134 tickets.
The council received enough applications to fill George Square 20 times over with people finding out if they were successful on Monday via email.
Lord Provost of Glasgow, councillor Sadie Docherty said: "We know how popular the Glasgow Christmas Lights Switch On is but due to the capacity of George Square we can’t come close to getting everyone who wants to attend in to the event.
"This year we have had enough applications to fill George Square more than 20 times over so I hope that all those who were lucky enough to receive tickets in the ballot will come along on the night.
"It promises to be a fantastic way to start the countdown to the festive celebrations and the start of Glasgow Loves Christmas."
Around 4.4% of the overall applicants were successful with 93% of the tickets going to Glasgow addresses.
In total, 41,985 applications were received from Glasgow postcodes and 12,134 were received from outside the city boundaries.
The level of unique applications in 2015 was slightly higher than in 2014 although the total number of tickets requested fell slightly. On average, 4.9 tickets were requested per application.
Entry to the event on Sunday November 15 is by ticket only with any unclaimed or returned tickets going to people who have already entered the ballot.
Each ticket permits access for one person only and all adults and children of all ages must have a ticket to gain access to George Square.
The latest information about availability and prices for skating and all the entertainment which will be happening in George Square will be available at www.glasgowloveschristmas.com.
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From physical fitness programs, such as swim instruction and basketball, to arts and crafts and skills-based learning like STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming, the Y is helping children develop healthy bodies and healthy minds.
Youth Development Director Elizabeth Lopez says the West Cook Y had one of its most successful summer camp seasons this year.
“We surpassed previous years’ numbers in terms of registered campers coming into the door and staying longer. It’s been wonderful to be at St. John’s in Forest Park this summer. We had a lot of flexibility in space, and it was a place that campers could call their own. From STEM activities to cooking classes in a full-fledged commercial kitchen, the kids enjoyed a very busy and fun summer.”
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“This year we were selected as one of ten Y’s to receive a Thingamajig© grant. The $5,000 grant was meant to implement STEM programming at the Y during the summer programming. Two of our staff members, Rebecca Boblett, our School Age Coordinator and Kinyeta Porter, our Lead Camp Counselor and STEM Specialist, travelled to Washington D.C. for training,” Lopez explained.
This summer, all campers were exposed to STEM activities, and many of the campers participated in STEM through the camp’s new Boost activities, concentrated specialty classes with a more focused approach. Whether it was creating volcanoes that exploded or engineering race cars out of recycled materials, Lopez reports that the STEM Boosts were some of the more popular camp activities.
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We’ve yet to make a single batch of applesauce, though it’s on the agenda for today, with apples in storage from our favorite orchard. We have been cider pressing up the road a few times and have made jerky soaked in cider and added apples to our current batch of kraut. I love the way the flavors of a season seep in everywhere.
I ordered stacks and stacks of apple themed books from the library and these were a few of our favorites. Click on the pictures to be taken to book details.
Apple by Nikki McClure: If you are familiar with Nikki McClure’s books you probably know that people tend to either love them or hate them. This was actually her first book, reprinted in recent years for her now wider fan base. Each double page layout features one of her iconic paper-cut illustrations, opposite a single word. There is a story line, but I didn’t feel like the younger children had any hope of following it based almost solely on the pictures. I really didn’t think they would be that interested in it over-all, but it ended up a favorite with both 7 year old Mairi and 2 year old Seraphina.
The Apple Pie Tree is very cute. Seraphina’s favorite picture is the one where the two little girls are running through the sprinkler. I like that you can see individual stitches in the sisters knit socks. Fun artwork in a sweet story following a year in the life of a tree that makes “the best part of apple pies” and the two little girls who love it.
The Apple Pie That Papa Baked: This one may have been my favorite of the batch, with it’s whimsical illustrations and lyrical text. It’s a story that builds on itself as it goes along, until the end when you are reading the whole story, from start to finish, as a sort of poem, with the comforting familiarity of repetition that speaks so strongly to little listeners.
Johnny Appleseed: The classic tale, beautifully and simply told as a poem and complete with lavish folk art illustrations, rich in details. The children loved finding and identifying all of the many animals painted into the landscapes.
Life & Times of the Apple: Handsomely done and full of information, including history, science and folklore, this one is being added to my 5th grade botany block. I’m eager to check out the other books in this series.
The day after the above pictures were taken kicked off a weekend of wild windstorms that swept all of the leaves right from the trees. We’ve also had some of this…
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Dear colleagues and students
This campus announcement aims to inform the UCT community about recent developments on campus.
1. New website for UCT art collection
UCT houses a collection of some 1700 artworks – many of which representing the work of South Africa’s most noted artists, as well as the art of emerging talents. The collection is exhibited throughout UCT’s four campuses, dispersed among buildings, offices, lecture halls, passages and plazas. The Works of Art Committee is proud to announce that the collection now has, for the first time in its 42-year history, a dedicated website.
2. Resumption of Jammie Shuttle service and new app
A limited number of Jammie Shuttles started operating on 1 September to cater for staff and students who have been invited back to campus. The routes currently provided for are Claremont, Hiddingh, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mowbray and student residences.
For ease of commuting, UCT in partnership with GoMetro is launching a mobile/cellphone Jammie Shuttle App which will be available from 7 September. It will provide timetables and real-time information on the Jammie Shuttles, including the expected time of arrival at each bus stop on any given route, allowing the user to reduce waiting time. The app will also display bus movements on a map, and this information will be updated in real-time, thus ensuring that notices for delays or incidents are immediate.
The app has many more features and functions that aim to create a good experience for staff and students using the Jammie Shuttle. It will also link to Metrorail and other transport networks to allow for a better commute.
To download and register for the app, use your standard UCT system login details (staff/student number and current password).
For support in setting up or using the app, please contact 021 650 5289 (office hours), 021 650 2222 / 080 650 2222 (after hours), firstname.lastname@example.org.
3. How does changing the medium change the way of doing things?
COVID-19 has radically changed the way that universities do everything: research, teaching, social responsiveness and internationalisation – with most activities now taking place on virtual platforms. Join Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng as she hosts the last session in the Unleashing the New Global University series. The session, to be held on Monday, 7 September 2020 from 17:30 to 19:30, will creatively address how more equal relationships might be formed, and how digitally mediated forms of global engagement might enable what Nancy Fraser calls “participatory parity”.
4. COVID-19 update
The university has 96 reported COVID-19 cases among the non-health sciences staff members as at 1 September. There has been 78 staff recoveries reported. UCT has 35 reported student cases, including 10 Faculty of Health Sciences students on clinical platforms. The number of members of the UCT community sadly lost due to the pandemic remains 10 – nine staff and one student.
5. Responding to Level 2 COVID-19 regulations
UCT has developed a framework for identifying which students and staff may return in a phased approach, and this is being implemented by invitation only, after the necessary health assessments have been concluded and after formal authorisation has been granted. Very strict monitoring, social distancing and other health regulations will be in place for those returning. No other student or staff member, apart from those identified, will be able to return.
6. Inaugural UCT Open Textbook Award
Nominations are open for the inaugural UCT Open Textbook Award, which aims to incentivise innovation in teaching and learning, recognise the efforts of open textbook authors and promote the creation and reuse of open educational resources. The UCT Open Textbook Award carries a value of R30 000 and may be shared between more than one recipient. There is no time limit in terms of the publication date. The deadline for nominations is 30 September 2020.
7. Latest phishing attack
The UCT Computer Security Incident Response Team is currently investigating a new phishing attempt, which pretends to be from Microsoft. The email entitled ‘Your mailbox requires update’ urges users to update their mailbox or else it will be deactivated. Staff and students are urged to remain vigilant against this kind of phishing attempts.
8. Updating contact details for the UCT switchboard
One of the impacts of the lockdown has been on the way people contact departments – with some of the pre-lockdown communication channels no longer proving effective for some departments. Departments whose contact details have changed – either general numbers or numbers of key individuals – are requested to please let the switchboard know. This will greatly assist the switchboard and callers to reach such departments efficiently and effectively. Updated contact details (extension numbers, cellphone numbers and/or email addresses) should be sent to email@example.com.
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|What if you actually looked forward to a visit to the dentist's office? What if a trip to the dentist was just as relaxing as a trip to a posh spa?These fantasies are now a reality with the advent of dental spas. Aromatherapy and massage are just a few of the indulgent amenities offered by dental spas.Many patients find their dental spa experience so pleasant, they never want to leave!|
Imagine reclining in a plush chair, covered with a warmed blanket and indulging in a foot massage while enjoying aromatherapy and listening to soothing music…all while having your teeth cleaned! This is no longer a fantasy scenario, as hundreds of modern dental practices are now offering spa-like amenities with the advent of the "dental spa".
Recent years have seen the addition of such comfort-enhancing details as personal satellite televisions, DVD players, and personal headsets to general, cosmetic, and restorative dental practices, but the dental spa takes this idea miles further. Practices are now offering personal beverage and snack service (one dental spa even boasts wine!), roaming masseurs, aromatherapy designed to soothe nervous patients, water fountains in treatment rooms, and even the occasional manicure, pedicure, or BOTOX® treatment.
So why do dentists invest in spa amenities for their practices? Experience shows that patient numbers grow dramatically when patients actually want to visit the dentist. We all know that it is recommended that we visit the dentist twice yearly, but many of us forgo these visits for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is a fear of discomfort that is only enhanced by the sights, sounds, and smells associated with the dentist's office. Whether you suffer from dental anxiety or you just can't seem to make the time to see your dentist, emerging dental spa amenities may make that bi-annual visit something to look forward to, rather than to postpone.
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My first work of fiction. About the life and death of the perfect killer.
Project Assassin the Perfect Killer
I awoke in the desert at least I believed it to be the desert. I looked around the barren landscape before me as I stood up from where I had awakened. I stood there looking around at this strange place wondering where I was. The air was foul with the smell of death all around me.
The ground around me had a reddish cast to it almost as if soaked in blood. No plants or trees stood anywhere. There were only small clumps of dirt piled up maybe three feet high. They looked like mini volcanoes as a puff of smoke came from them every now and then. I scanned around me see thousands of them surrounding me. I looked to the sky above not a cloud in the orange colored sky. It was light however; I saw no sun anywhere in the sky. I stood there listening to only the puff hiss of those mini volcanoes around me.
I looked to my body to see that I was dressed in a suit and tie. I looked to my hands to see two big diamond rings on a finger on each of my hands. One was one the first finger of my right hand and the other on the next to last digit of my left hand. Around my left wrists was a gold watch with diamonds around the timepiece.
It suddenly came to me that not only did I not know where I was but also who I was for that matter. I stood there trying to remember who I was and what had happened to me. Where was I and why was I here?
The ground below my feet started to shake and tremble. Those mini volcanoes shook back and forth, as I watched them. I fell to my knees as the ground moved beneath me. I was on my hands and knees staring at one of those piles of dirt. Flames shot from one then another nearby. They all shot flames about five feet into the air one after another as if in sequence.
The ground stopped moving and I jumped to my feet as I saw something pop from the mound in front of me. It was unlike any creature I had ever seen. It was almost frog like in appearance. However, I do not remember frogs being yellow with red horns sticking from their heads. It was about two feet tall standing on two short little muscular legs with webbing between its three toes that had claws at the tip. It looked like a frog from hell was the only way I would describe this thing before me. I reached into my suit jacket to the left side. My hand touched an empty holster. My hand went to my right ankle to another empty holster. I stood there looking at this creature wondering why I had even checked for a gun.
The frog from hell looked at me staring into my eyes as I stared back into his eyes. The creature’s eyes were round and big, greenish in color. The creature’s eyes turned red as if they filled with blood. It’s mouth opened as its tongue shot from its mouth.
“WHAT the fuck,” I screamed out as pain came to my thigh.
I looked down to see the tongue of the creature stabbing into my thigh. It retracted the tongue as it shot back into its mouth. I looked to the wound let behind. The wound hurt like hell however, no blood flowed from the hole in my thigh.
The eyes of the creature returned to green as its tongue slipped back into its mouth. Suddenly another creature popped from a mound nearby. Once again, I stood there watching this strange ugly creature. I watched its eyes turn red as its tongue shot from its mouth. I grabbed the tongue with my right hand before it dug into my left thigh. The tongue was slimy and wet as it wrapped around my hand. The frog like creature closed its mouth as the hairs stood up on the back of my neck.
Suddenly my body was jolted with what felt like a lightning bolt. The jolt knocked me off my feet and to the ground. I lay dazed as my body shook and trembled upon the ground.
“SON of a bitch that fucking hurt,” I screamed out as I rose to my knees.
The creature looked at me as the tongue uncoiled from around my wrist. His eyes returned to green as the slimy tongue returned to its mouth. Another creature popped from another near by mound. I did not wait around to see what it was going to do. I took off running for my life. I ran and each time I ran past a mound of dirt one of those creatures would pop out from it.
I stopped at the next mound and as the creature popped out from it. I drew my foot back and I kicked at it with the heavy boots I wore. The creature bellowed a horrific scream as I kicked it high into the air as you would a football. The creature exploded in mid air sending lighting bolts raining down to the ground below it. At least I knew I could kill the little fuckers I thought as I took off running again.
I saw a mountain range in the distance. As I ran to it, I saw an opening in the side of it. It looked like a cave or something so I ran for it hoping to hide from those creatures. I ran into the darkness of the cave not knowing what awaits me inside of it. I entered with caution once again reaching for a weapon inside my suit jacket only to find none. I stopped about a hundred feet inside the cave to catch my breath. The air inside this dark cave was fresh and clean as I fell to my knees.
“What is this place and why am I here?” I asked screaming it out loudly.
My voice echoed inside the cave however, no reply or answers came back to me. Suddenly light filled the cave. The bright light hurt my eyes so I closed them. When I opened them, the walls of the cave were white, I looked around and I saw a bed and a table with a chair.
I stood up and I walked to the table where a small stone tablet lie. As I sat down in the chair, I picked the tablet up and saw writing craved into the tablet. The words were unlike any I had seen before. I ran my fingers over the deeply carved words on the tablet. As my fingers touched each word, they changed into words I could read and understand. I saw these words.
“The torments of hell will help you to understand your own sins. Ones handed down to you from your father. Oh, what dreadful torments await those who die without knowing why? For you will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” (Rev. 20:10). There will be no rest from the torment of the flame frogs, because their tongues burn “day and night forever and ever.” It is but for you to understand your sins.”
I sat there staring at those words trying to remember where I had heard them. No thoughts entered my mind as I tossed the tablet against the wall. It broke into pieces as it fell to the floor. I watched from the chair as the pieces regrouped until they had formed a tablet once again.
I went to the tablet picking it up once more. Once again, I saw words I did not know or understand. I took it back to the table with me as I sat down into the chair once more. I ran my fingers across the tablet as these words appeared.
“Hell is of this world and there are men who are unhappy escapees from hell, escapees destined ETERNALLY to reenact their escape.”
“Was this HELL?” I asked myself as I lie the tablet down.
What had I done to reside in hell? How does one reside in hell without knowing his own name? Just who was I and why was I here I wondered to myself as I sat at the table. I looked to the bed as I thought that maybe this was all a dream. I realized then that this could have only been a nightmare.
I got up from the table and walked to the bed. I climbed into the bed and closed my eyes hoping to awake anywhere but here. I opened my eyes to see small hands and fingers dancing before my eyes. A strange hanging orb was before me with a teat or nipple hanging from it. I sucked it into my mouth as peace and calm filled my body.
A lovely woman’s face filled my eyes as I suckled at her breasts. Her sweet milk filled my mouth as she smiled at me. Her hand brushed across my forehead. She bent over kissing me gently on my forehead with her red moist lips.
“A lovely boy god has given us my husband,” “We shall name you Samuel,” the lovely woman said smiling.
“His damn name should be Samael: Demon angel of death,” A loud deep manly voice yelled out.
I suckled happily upon her breast listening to them. My eyes closed as my belly filled with her sweet milk. When I awoke, I was in this woman's arms as she held another child. That child was suckling upon one of her breasts as it hung from her chest. I wrapped my mouth around the other drawing her sweet milk from it.
“The lord has blessed us with yet another healthy and fit child, this time a girl,” The lovely woman said. “We shall name her Lucy,” she added.
I awoke sitting up in the bed. I looked around to find myself still in that cave. I ran to the entrances only to see those creatures waiting for me to leave the cave. They stared at me daring me to step from the safety of my cave. I shook my head as I went back to the bed in the cave. My memories started to fill my head.
“My name is Sam,” I said as I sat down onto the bed. “I have a sister named Lucy as well,” I added as I rubbed my hands to my face.
I sat there thinking as it all came back to me. I remembered how I ended up here. I guess I should share with you just how I got to this strange place as well. For I know I am not leaving this place forever and ever.
My tale begins on an eighty-acre farm in Ohio. I was born to Ned and his wife Elizabeth. The following year my sister Lucy was born. We seemed like your normal everyday loving family. We all lived in the county with the nearest town Sebring, Ohio many miles away. Our family seemed like a loving and caring family at least when we were but kids. Our mom Elizabeth home schooled us which was always the way Lucy and I had thought it was. Dad and mom never beat us, yelled at us as we grew up at home. Lucy helped mom and I helped dad with the farm when mom was not teaching us something.
We had television but hardly ever watched it. Everything we knew was what mom and dad had taught us both. Mom taught Lucy about doing the women chores around the farm. Dad taught me how to run the farm and he taught me how to shoot a pistol as well as a rifle. Which I took to as a bee does to honey daddy would say. Dad told me I was born to kill. I use to practice by shooting at the frogs in the many ponds around our farm. Dad and mom taught us both what was right and wrong. At least I thought they had. Lucy and I grew up together not only as brother and sister but also as the only friend the other had. Neither of us had ever been off our farm ever.
The only person to leave our farm was our dad. He would leave and be gone for days, weeks or months. Neither Lucy nor I ever questioned him about where he went too. When he returned, he always had gifts for us like new bikes, new clothes and new equipment for use around the farm. He also always brought me home a new weapon, which I would soon master.
I was in my mid teens as was Lucy when I started to notice things. I was at that age when a boy notice stuff. Like two farm animals going at it. I had also seen my mom and dad fucking much like the animals had as well.
Lucy and I had gone to bed as we shared a bedroom. She slept in her bed and I slept in mine. I awoke one night and found myself thirsty so I got out of bed to get myself a glass of water. I walked by the living room where the T.V. was flickering however no picture was on it. I heard moans coming from the couch. I moved a little to see mom down on her knees with her head bobbing up and down in dad's lap. Daddy pulled her hair lifting her mouth from his huge cock.
“SIS you still suck a mean fucking cock,” Dad said as he pushed her head back onto his cock.
I watched as mom sucked at his cock while she rubbed her hands at his hanging balls. I felt something filling my shorts as I watched them. My own cock had grown hard as it did every morning when I woke up which normally meant I had to pee. However as I watched them I did not have to pee.
“You still got the biggest cock I have ever seen brother,” mom said as she removed her mouth from his cock.
I watched as she wrapped both her hands around it. I pulled my shorts out in front of me as I looked to my own cock. Hell there was that much cock sticking out from mom’s hands. I watched as mom moved her hands up and down on his cock. I moved my own hand to my cock and I milked it the same way mom was doing his. Dad was moaning telling her how good it felt with her hands wrapped around his cock.
“Take your clothes off woman,” daddy said to her.
I stopped pulling on my cock as I watched her standing up from her knees. Mom swayed back and forth, as she unbuttoned her top. She slipped it from her shoulder bending down shaking her huge fucking tits in his face. Dad’s hands went to her tits grabbing at them through her bra. Mom backed away from him and she shook her finger at him.
“Not yet brother I am not done teasing,” mom said smiling at him.
Mom swayed some more than she slipped her pants down. She was standing in front of him dancing in just her bra and panties. My cock throbbed in my hand as mom pulled her panties down. She had a full growth of hair covering her front. She turned around as she shook her ass at him.
Dad grabbed her ass with both hands pulling it into his face. I watched him running his tongue up and down between her butt cheeks. He had her bend over as he pulled her butt cheeks apart. I could see her brown eye opening and closing as he did. Dad shoved his tongue up it then poked at it before he started to lick it. I thought that was somewhat gross as you shit from there. However, mom sure was moaning as his tongue licked at her asshole.
“NOT yet brother,” mom cried out as she pulled her ass from his face.
Mom reached behind herself undoing her bra. She removed her bra and her tits fell out bouncing up and down. Mom had huge tits and I was always looking at them. I always wanted to take one into my mouth as I could remember nursing on them until I was seven or so. I always wondered if she still had milk in them. My hand went back to my cock as mom’s tits swung back and forth in front of her.
My hand moved faster as I watched her taking one of her tits into her own hand. She lifted it up bringing it to her mouth. Her tongue shot from her mouth licking at her nipple.
It grew hard and she pinched it with her hand as she brought the other tit to her mouth. She licked the nipples hard then dropped them from her hands. They bounced as if in slow motion as I watched them.
I suddenly felt like I had to pee as my eyes rolled up into my head. I pulled my hand off my cock. I looked down to it to see clear gummy stuff leaking from the head of my cock. I left out a slight moan when it did. I looked up to my mom to see her looking at me. She smiled then moved her face to besides dad’s head. I ran back to the bedroom. I jumped into bed pulling the sheets up over my head. I lie there scared knowing dad would be at my bed before long. I waited for a long time before I came out from under the sheets. I thought that maybe mom had not seen me as I sat up in my bed.
“What are you doing?” Lucy asked from her bed.
“SHHHhh they will hear you,” I whispered.
Lucy climbed out of her bed and she climbed into mine as I pulled the covers over us. I told Lucy what I had saw mom and dad doing. Lucy looked down to the front of my shorts. Her hand grabbed me between my legs. I pushed her hand away looking at her.
“Let me see it I know it is different than mine,” Lucy said softly.
“OK but you have to show me yours,” I replied as I slipped my shorts off covering my cock with my hands.
Lucy pulled her nightshirt up over her head. When she did, I noticed she had a bra on as I stared at it. I did not know she even had tits. Lucy lies back as she slipped her panties off her legs. I looked to see that she even had some hair down between her legs. I just stared at the slot with hair around it.
Lucy smacked me on my head as she said, “Show me yours now.”
I moved my hand away from my cock and we both sat there watching it. My cock twitched then it started to grow. It went from maybe two inches to almost six inches. Lucy looked to me with her mouth hanging open.
“What just happened to it?” She asked.
“I think it wants inside your mouth,” I replied as I told her how dad’s cock grew then mom took it into her mouth.
Lucy pushed me back down onto the bed as she placed her face beside my cock. I told her to run her hand up and down it first. I showed her with my own hand. Lucy took my cock into her hand and she started to run it up and down it.
“Squeeze it a little tighter with your hand,” I said.
Lucy did as I closed my eyes thinking about mom’s tits I had seen tonight. I opened them as Lucy moved her mouth to my cock. Her mouth was just about to touch it when I pushed her head away.
“You have to take that off as well,” I said pointing to her bra.
Lucy looked at me funny like. I told her I did not know why but that mom had taken her off so she had too. Lucy reached behind herself removing her bra. She did have tits after all I thought as I stared at them. In fact, her tits were like tits on tits. She had her tit then a big puffy mound where her nipple sat.
I reached over and I lightly touched her nipples with my fingers. I rolled her nipple between my finger and my thumb as I had watched dad do to mom. Lucy’s nipples grew hard as I played with them.
“MMmmmmmm that feels good it my makes me tingle down here,” Lucy said as her hand rubbed at the mound between her legs.
“Get on your hands and knees for me,” I said to Lucy.
Lucy was soon on her hands and knees with her butt sticking high into the air. Her ass was nice and round as well as very smooth. I ran both my hands lightly over her ass. I placed my hands on each side of her butt crack. I slipped my thumbs between her butt cheeks as I spread them open.
I saw two holes as I pulled her butt cheeks apart. One was pink while the other was pink but with a dark ring around it. I moved my face closer to her holes. I sniffed at both of her holes. They both smelled like baby powder to me.
I stuck my tongue out and I poke it into her lower pink hole. My nose brushed against her other hole as I did. I started to lick at her pink hole using my tongue.
“AHhhhh Samuel that feels good,” Lucy cooed out as she backed her ass into my nose.
Her pink hole started to get wet and sticky like as I used my tongue on it. Lucy was rocking back against my tongue moaning softly as she did. I shoved my tongue up into the inside of her pink hole. I wiggled it around up there as it buried itself into her pink hole.
“AHhhhhh,” Lucy moaned out.
Wet stuff splashed against my tongue as I continued to lick at her hole. At first, I thought she had peed in my face. However it did not taste nor smell like piss to me. Lucy pulled herself away from my tongue.
“My turn brother,” she said as she pushed me down onto the bed.
I lie there as Lucy took my cock back into her hand. She ran her hand up and down my cock squeezing it tighter each time her hand went upward. Lucy removed her hand and she placed her mouth around my cock. She just had the head of my cock between her lips. She took more of my dick head into her mouth then stopped.
“Suck on it like you do a straw,” I said to her.
I watched her cheeks going in and out, as she sucked at the head of my cock. Lucy. I told her to use her hand to rub my balls as she sucked at my cock. I felt Lucy’s hands rubbing at my balls. My whole body started to tingle as my eyes rolled up into my head once more. I felt my cock start to twitch in her mouth as Lucy pulled her mouth from my cock.
“UGHHhhh,” Lucy cried out as she spit a bunch of clear sticky fluid from her mouth.
Lucy made a face telling me it tasted very salty like. She also told me it was not that bad tasting however there was just too much of it in her mouth. Lucy was staring into my eyes when I felt her arms wrapping around my neck. I stared into her eyes as her lips touched mine. She moved her lips around mine then pulled back from me.
“Mom told me that was kissing,” Lucy said. Lucy wrapped her arms around me again and placed her lips on mine only this time she slipped her tongue into my mouth. She broke our embrace as she added, “That is French kissing with tongue.”
“Did mom show you that also?” I asked her.
“Yes,” Lucy replied. “Samuel your thingy is getting hard again,” Lucy added as she pointed to it.
“Has mom showed you anything else?” I asked.
Lucy smiled as she lies back onto the bed. She was on her back as she spread her legs apart. I watched as she slowly ran her hand over her mound. I watched as she slipped one then two fingers up inside herself. Lucy started to run her fingers in and out of her pussy as I watched.
I lie down close to her pussy watching as I took my cock into my hand. I ran it up and down on my cock as she fingered her pussy. Lucy’s tits started to heave up and down as she worked her fingers deeper into her pink wet hole.
“AHhhhhh brother,” Lucy moaned out as she shook on the bed.
“AHHHhhh,” I moaned out as my eyes went shut.
I felt fluid jetting from the head of my cock. I managed to open my eyes to see the last sticky clear fluid flying up into the air. Some landed on my hand so I brought it to my mouth where I licked at it with my tongue.
Lucy smiled at me as she slipped her bedclothes back on before she returned to her own bed. I slept well that night and well into the morning. When I awoke I saw that Lucy was already up and gone from our bedroom. I dressed then I walked out into the kitchen. Mom was standing at the sink doing dishes. I walked to the table and I sat down in the chair at the table.
Mom turned toward me as she said, “Morning Samuel I see you slept in today,” as she smiled at me.
I looked at her however; I was staring at those big tits hanging down almost in my face. Mom had on a silk robe and nothing else. Her robe opened and both her tits rather fell into view as she kissed me on my forehead. I felt my cock starting to grow as I stared at her tits. I could see that her nipples were long and huge.
Mom stood back up realizing her tits had fallen out she stood there staring at me as she shook they from side to side. My eyes followed her tits as they swayed back and forth. She scooped them back into her robe as she smiled at me.
“You naughty little boy just like your father you are,” Mom said. “What would you like for breakfast?” she then asked.
“Just a glass of milk will do for now,” I replied smiling at her.
Mom smiled and gave a little laugh as she went to the refrigerator. Lucy came walking into the kitchen. She walked up beside me and I felt her hand grabbing at my now hard cock under the table.
“MOM, Samuel thingy is hard again,” Lucy yelled out to mom.
“Most men are like that dear when they see something they want,” Mom replied looking at me.
“Where is dad at?” I asked mom.
“He will be back when he gets back,” she replied as she returned to the morning dishes. “He left you a list of chores to do in the barn,” she added.
I drank my milk and I took my hard on out to the barn with me. I found his list of chores. Fuck, it was more like a novel of chores. Feed the animals, cut this cut that, repair this repair that. I only read the first two pages. I checked them off as I got them done. It was almost 5 o’clock in the evening by the time I finished. His chore list ended like this.
You are a good son and now you will find a new rifle in my office. You go practice killing those damn frogs and when you can shoot, the eyes from one at 100 yards you go have some dinner then some fun with mom and Lucy.
I ran to his office wondering what he meant by having fun with mom. I was more interested in this new rifle as the thought of mom drifted from my mind. Inside his office, I found a 30.06 rifle with a scope attached to it the manual lying next to it. I sat in his chair reading up on this new weapon.
Every since I could remember it seemed like no matter what I would read I could remember everything about what I had just read. I was not for sure but I thought Lucy had this ability as well. I read the book then I sighted the scope and rifle in before heading for a pond.
When I shot the first frog, I thought it was going to be hard to take out both of its eyes as the damn thing blow into pieces each time I shot one. I scanned the ponds bank until I saw a huge frog painted on a piece of wood. I knew dad had painted it up for me. I lined the right eye up, I fired then moved the rifle a fraction to the left, and I shot again. I peered through the scope to see both eyes taken from the frog painted upon the wood. I returned home happy knowing I had yet mastered another weapon.
I walked into an empty house. I went into the kitchen to find dinner on the table with a note. The note read “A man should come home hungry from a days worth of hard work, your dinner is ready,” signed mom. It also read, “If you followed your dad’s order and took those eyes from that frog then join us in my bedroom after you eat,” this was signed Lucy and mom.
I shoveled that food into my mouth as I sat down at the table. I rinsed my plate off and I headed toward my mom’s bedroom. The door was closed however; I could see light shining from under the door. I slowly opened the door and saw mom and Lucy lying on the bed. I stared at them wondering what they were doing. Mom was lying on her back while Lucy lie on top of her with her face buried between mom’s legs. Mom had her hands on Lucy’s butt pulling her down onto her face. I walked over closer to the bed and I could hear wet licks coming from their mouths.
My cock twitched and grew in my pants as I stood there watching them eating each other’s pussy. I dropped my pants then my shorts as my hand wrapped around my cock. I had only given my cock a few pulls with my hand.
“You go shower first young man then you may join us,” Mom said to me removing her face from under Lucy’s ass.
I showered as I had ate dinner fast. I dried myself out and did not even bother with putting any clothes on my body. I hurried back to mom’s bedroom. I found them both sitting on the bed with robes around their bodies. Mom smiled as she told me to come into the bedroom.
“My you are going to be a handsome man when you grow up,” Mom said as she eyed my body from the bed.
“Lucy don’t you think your brother is handsome?” Mom asked her.
“Yeah I guess so,” Lucy replied smiling at her.
“Get up onto the bed Samuel,” mom said as I did Lucy and her climbed down from it.
I sat up on the bed looking at mom and Lucy standing in front of me in their robes. Mom and Lucy removed their robes together as I watched. They both were dressed in outfits that were alike. They both wore high heels as well as nylons that ran up to their thighs. The nylons attached to little hooks or something from a strap that ran around their waist. Their tits covered in shiny black leather vests. However, their tits hung from holes in the vests.
I could barely take my eyes off my mom’s breasts as I stared at them. They were huge as they hung from the holes in her vest. I allowed my eyes to wander up to her face. Her eyes sparkled as I stared into them. I never realized just how lovely my mom was until now. I felt my heart start to beat faster as I stared at her lovely red wet lips, her cute little nose and those yellow green cat like eyes. I always wondered why her eyes as well as Lucy’s eyes were like that while dad and I had clear blue eyes.
Her long black hair styled as it flowed from the top of her head. I felt my cock tapping my midsection as I stared at her. I took a quick glance at Lucy who stood there with her head looking to the floor; however, my eyes fell back upon mom. A strange feeling came over me as I stared at her. It was a warm, peaceful feeling of wanting and needing her as my cock throbbed. My eyes followed mom as she moved behind Lucy.
“Isn’t she lovely Samuel?” Mom asked me as her hands rubbed at Lucy’s shoulders.
I wanted to tell her not as lovely as you are. However, something inside my head told me not too. “She is as lovely as the morning sun rising in the east,” I replied smiling
Lucy lifted her head as she asked, “AM I brother?”
Mom gave me a look with her cat like eyes before I replied, “You sure are sis,” as I smiled at her.
When I had said those words, it hit me like a ton of bricks. Mom and dad were really brother and sister as well. My mind had no time to dwell upon that as mom and Lucy came toward me.
“Lucy, show me how you please your brother,” Mom said to her giving her a push toward me.
Lucy came to me and she lightly traced my face with her finger. She traced around my eyes, my nose and my lips with her finger. She then lowered her lips to mine and she kissed and licked at them lightly. Her lips and tongue felt good upon mine as my cock danced between us. With her hands still at the back of my head, Lucy rubbed her breasts lightly into my face. Her body swayed just as moms did that night I saw her and dad going at it. Her hard nipples tracing around my eyes and my nose as her finger had.
Lucy ran her breasts under my nose and I could not help but to open my mouth. I flicked my tongue at her nipples as they passed my mouth. She pulled them back to my mouth and I suckled lightly on one nipple then the other. I felt her hand wrapping around my cock as she placed her tit back into my mouth. I kissed, licked and suckled on it as her hand ran up and down on my cock. I felt the room start to spin as my eyes rolled up into my head.
“AHHHHHhh LUCY,” I yelled out.
My cock jerked in her hand as fluid shot straight up between us. It squirted three or four times as her hand pumped at my cock. Some of my fluid splashed to the under side of her breasts. Lucy moved them to my mouth where I licked my fluid from her breasts.
“Good girl Lucy you made your brother cum fast,” “However you do not want him to cum to fast,” Mom cooed out as her mouth went to Lucy’s mouth.
They embraced and kissed as I sat there watching them. I wished that those were my lips pressing into my mom’s lips. I watched as their tongues slipped into each other’s mouths. As they swapped tongues, I saw Lucy placing her hand onto mom’s breast. She toyed with her nipples pulling and pinching at them lightly.
Lucy removed her hand from mom’s breast her nipple was rock hard and huge as it stuck out from her tit. I reached up and touched it. Mom turned to me and I saw her eyes go from yellow green to red.
“You may look Samuel but you must never touch mommy for I belong only to my brother as Lucy belongs to you,” Mom said.
“Why is that?” I asked not understanding.
“You must not spoil the broodmare,” Mom replied.
I looked at her wondering what the hell she was talking about and it must have shown on my face as she said, “You will understand when you are older,” as she smiled at me.
“Now you scoot on over in that bed and give your sister room to lie down,” she added.
I did as she had told me letting Lucy upon the bed. Lucy lies down and she spreads her legs widely apart. Mom pointed to different parts of her pink hole telling me what they are and what function they served. Mom took her finger and she rubbed it at the top of Lucy’s pussy. A small round head thing poked from the hood of her pussy. Mom pointed to it as she told me that was her love button or her clit. She went on to explain how it feels good to a woman when you give pleasure to their clit.
“Show him mom please show him how you lick my clit,” Lucy rather moaned out from the bed.
Mom got between Lucy’s legs as I lie to the side watching. She lowered her mouth to Lucy’s clit as she stuck her tongue out from her mouth. She flicked her tongue at it beating it from both sides. Then she rather wrapped her tongue around the clit that had grown bigger. Mom slipped two fingers up inside of Lucy’s pussy as she took her clit into her mouth. She moved her fingers in and out, as she sucked at Lucy’s clit.
“AHHHhhhhhh,” Lucy screamed as she shook on the bed.
Liquid came squirting from Lucy’s pussy. It flowed over mom’s finger and splashed on her face. Mom pulled her fingers from Lucy’s pussy and she buried her face into her pussy rubbing it into it.
“AHHHHHhhHhhhh yeah,” Lucy moaned out as her hands went to mom’s head.
They stayed like that for some time. Mom finally pulled her wet glazed face from between Lucy’s legs. Lucy just lie there with her legs spread wide trying to catch her breath. I dove over Lucy’s thigh flicking my tongue at her clit. Lucy screamed out as if in pain as I pulled back from her clit looking at mom.
“You have to give her time to recover,” mom said to me with a little laugh. “However I see you are ready to go again,” mom added looking at my cock.
Mom looked to Lucy as she said, “Your brother needs your help.”
Lucy rolled over and she crawled to me pushing me back up onto the pillows. She kissed both my eyes as they closed then she licked at them. Lucy worked kisses all the way down my face and down my chest. I left my eyes closed thinking it was mom who was doing it to me. I felt Lucy’s kisses on my cock.
“Do his cock the way I showed you on the banana,” mom said to Lucy.
I felt Lucy running her tongue up and down my cock. Her tongue felt good on my cock backing it jerk each time her tongue licked at the head of my cock. Lucy then took my cock into her mouth and she ran her mouth all the way down to the base of my cock. My eyes rolled but when then rolled back I noticed my vision had greatly improved.
As Lucy bobbed her head up and down on my cock, I soon forgot about my vision. Lucy started to suck at my cock as she worked her head up my cock. Her hand went to my balls and she toyed with them as she sucked my cock deeply into her mouth.
“When he cum this time takes his seed into your mouth,” mom said to Lucy as she stroked at her hair.
Lucy’s mouth was bobbing fast and deeply on my cock. I felt my cock throb inside her mouth as my eyes rolled up into my heads. Lucy sucked hard at my cock as it fired four blasts of cum into her mouth.
My eyes rolled back down and I looked across the room to a small alarm clock on the dresser. It read one o’clock in the morning. I wondered how I could see such small numbers from so far away as the alarm clock was no alarm clock but a wristwatch leaned against the jewelry box that sat on the dresser.
Lucy removed her mouth from my cock. She climbed up my body then pressed her lips to mine. She kissed me deeply however I never tasted any cum as she did for she had swallowed it all. Lucy broke our kiss as she stared into my eyes. She had this strange look on her face as she did.
“I love you brother,” Lucy said to me staring at me.
“That’s enough for tonight children,” Mom said as she sent us from her bedroom into ours.
Lucy undressed and she climbed into her bed. I sat on the edge of mine thinking about what had gone down tonight. Mom and dad were brother and sister which meant Lucy and I were inbreeds I thought. I had seen movies on the TV where inbreed the children were deformed and idiots. Yet we were not like that.
“Lucy you awake?” I asked as I walked toward her bed.
Lucy made not a sound as she slept with nothing but a smile of her face. I tried to wake her however; she would not wake up no matter what I tried. I walked from our bedroom to mom’s bedroom figuring on telling her that I could not wake Lucy. I got to her closed door as I realized something. It was pitch-black in our house yet I had run into anything as I walked to her bedroom.
I looked around and it was as if I could see in the dark. I slowly opened mom’s bedroom door. I walked to beside her bed as I called for her. Mom did not move just as Lucy had not moved. I walked from her bedroom closing the door and returned to my bed. I lie my head down onto my pillow as I fall into a deep sleep. My mind filled with dreams.
I dreamed of doing everything I had with Lucy only it was my mom in my dreams. I awoke with a big wet spot on my bed I must have had fun with mom in my dream I thought. I looked to see that Lucy was already up as I got dressed. I walked to the kitchen but stopped as I heard mom and Lucy talking. Mom was telling Lucy she could never be with anyone but her brother.
“You hold the key to his success,” mom said. “You will bring forth one when his time has ended like I have for my brother,” she added.
“Mom what if he does not love me?” Lucy asked.
“Then your time shall come my child,” mom replied. “Your time will come,” mom added with a little evil laugh this time.
I leaned against the wall trying to figure out what they meant. I turned from the kitchen and I walked outside. I went to the barn then into my dad’s office. I sat down into his chair as I wondered.
What is this all about? Why could I have Lucy and not my mom? Why did they both fall into a deep sleep after last night? How did Lucy hold the key to my success? Why did I have to love her? Just what did mom mean by “Then your time shall come my child?”
I looked down on my dad’s desk at the papers laying there. I scanned them however; there was nothing important on any of them. I opened the drawers to his desk searching for something that would tell me what was going on here. The first three drawers I checked were empty. The fourth one did not open it was locked.
A bobby pin caught my eye as it lie on the desk. I picked it up and I inserted it into the locked drawer. I fiddled with it for a while until the drawer unlocked. I wondered how I knew how to pick that lock as I opened the drawer. A journal lies inside the drawer. I removed it and placed it onto the desk. I opened the journal then I read what written inside the pages.
A STUDY OF ASSASSINATION
Assassination is a term derived from "Hashish", a drug similar to marijuana, which was used by Hasan-Dan-Sabah to induce motivation in his followers, who were assigned to carry out political and other murders, usually at the cost of their lives. I use it here to describe the planned killing of a person who is not under the legal jurisdiction of the killer, who is not physically in the hands of the killer, selected by a resistance organization for death, and whose death provides positive advantages to that organization.
Firearms in assassination are often very ineffectively. The assassin usually has insufficient technical knowledge of the limitations of weapons, and expects more range, accuracy and killing power than can be provided with reliability. Since certainty of death is the major requirement, firearms should be used which can provide destructive power at least 100% in excess of that thought to be necessary, and ranges should be half that considered practical for the weapon. Public figures or guarded officials can be killed with great reliability and some safety if a firing point established prior to an official occasion. The propaganda value of this system may be very high.
After World War 1, they decided that there was a need for an elite type of an assassin. Our first attempts failed due to the comparative physical weakness of the assassin and the fact that the training of an assassin is a lifelong process, where experience is the real teacher. What we needed was a pure bred of an assassin. One grown from cells and raised to kill. One which would have total commitment to the mission and the job were required above all else. We also needed a person that could handle the psychological ramifications that result from killing another person.
Our plan worked about mid way through World War 2. From 1941 to the present time, we have designed and bred the elite assassin through genetic engineering. We also took it one-step further by producing females that would give birth to the perfect killing machine. From cross breeding and further genetic engineering we ended up with a brother and sister who together could produce either an elite assassin or the birthing female for the next generation.
After we used a particular numbered stage in the sequence of generations, we finally isolated two siblings identified with the particular characteristic of being an assassin. We then introduced a new DNA prototype during the female’s particular stage in development that gave us a significant advance in hand to eye coordination as well as a bonus of better sight in their off springs. The mating of those two siblings gave us Ned and Elizabeth. Ned being the perfect assassin and Elizabeth the new generation female capable of producing both types of offspring, we are very interested in what the next generation will give to us.
I closed the journal and sat back into chair as I thought about what I had just read. I truly was from inbreeding, produced from a brother and sister who’s DNA was genetically altered, then engineered as the perfect killing machine. To me it seemed, as Lucy and I were only here to produce the next generation of elite assassin.
At first it did not trouble, me in fact I rather thought it was cool. I had often noticed that I seemed to lack emotions sometimes. Nothing ever made me sad nor was I ever very cheerful for that matter. The only time I really had any feeling was when I was having sex or checking mom out. I slipped the journal back into the desk and relocked the drawer making sure that I had left no marks on the drawer. I walked back to the house knowing the secret of our family. I went on as if I knew nothing.
During breakfast mom told me that after my list of chores today she would show us both something new to try. I looked to mom as Lucy smiled at me. While I did my list of chores, I thought about what was going on between Lucy and I. Mom was preparing us to be life long lovers. I was undecided if I wanted that. All I did know was that I wanted mom.
My cock grew hard as I thought about her lovely big breasts. I lie in the barn stroking my cock as I thought about my mom. I wanted to lick at her huge long nipples. I wanted to suckle on her breasts hoping they would fill my mouth with her milk. I wanted to run my tongue between her legs and suck on her clit. My cock was soon shooting cum into the air. I milked the last drop from the head of my cock. I went back to doing my chores however; my mind was still on my mom.
I finished my chores so I headed to the frog pond. I practiced until I was able to kill with my eyes closed. I headed back into the house finding mom and Lucy in the kitchen. They prepared my meal then told me to join them in mom’s bedroom after I had showered. I walked into to find them locked in a 69.
Mom was on top with her face between Lucy’s thighs. Lucy had two fingers buried into mom’s pussy from behind. She plunged her fingers deep into her hairy hole. Lucy moved her fingers in and out as mom licked wildly at Lucy’s pussy.
“I am going to squirt,” Mom yelled out.
Lucy removed her fingers from mom’s pussy. Her pussy left go a steady stream of fluid, which splashed at Lucy’s face. Lucy buried her face into mom’s pussy. Mom slipped from Lucy as I neared the bed. I pulled Lucy to my face. I kissed and licked at her lips getting a taste of mom from her.
I slipped up onto the bed lying beside her. I rubbed and pinched at her nipples as I kissed her deeply slipping my tongue into her mouth. Lucy finally pushed me away from her as she tried to catch her breath.
“Brother you are so passionate toward me tonight,” Lucy said.
“I could not help myself sis,” I replied.
I did not tell her it was only because of mom’s juices being all over her face. I looked to my mom as she stood at the foot of the bed looking at us. My mom was about 5’ 10” with long black hair. She had a tight muscular body with 40 c’s boobs sticking from her chest. Her midsection was tight with hardly any fat around it hair ran from her pussy up to her belly button.
Mom’s hand slipped down to rub her clit as she looked at us. Mom’s clit was huge almost like a miniature cock sticking from the hood of her pussy. Mom took her clit between her finger and her thumb. She pumped at it as if it was a mini cock.
“Seeing you like that takes my memories back to my brother and me,” mom cooed out as juices flowed from her pussy again.
Her juices ran down her thighs as I moved toward her legs. My cock throbbed and twitched as I watched her juices running down her thighs. I reached out with my hand touching her thigh. Mom smacked at my hand.
“SAMEUL, stop that you know you can not touch me,” mom yelled out. “I would love to have you as much as you want me however it can not happen,” mom added looking at me with sorrow in her eyes.
“You can have me brother,” Lucy cried out as her hand wrapped around my cock.
I rolled onto my back letting Lucy’s hand pump at my cock. I had seen the look in my mom’s eyes. That look of I want you deep in her eyes. I could sense it was only a matter of time before she would not be able to control her temptation.
“Tonight children you will learn the art of fucking,” mom said with a smile.
Mom had Lucy lie on her back as she told me to get between her legs. I did as my cock touched the lips of Lucy’s pussy for the first time. Mom told me to rub my cock against her pussy a few times which I did. Lucy’s pussy was all wet from mom eating it. My cock slid up and down over her pussy.
“Stick your cock up into her now,” Mom said to me as she got onto the bed with us.
I poked my cock at Lucy’s hole however; it kept sliding up over her pussy instead of slipping into it. My cock bumped against her clit, which started to grow as my cock, ran over it. I pulled my cock back and I felt a hand going to it. I looked down to see that mom had taken my cock into her hand. Mom pushed my cock downward as I drove it forward. It slipped into Lucy’s wet pussy.
“AHhhh brother,” Lucy moaned out as my cock entered her.
I could not move my cock out of fear of shooting my load. It was caused when my mom had grabbed my cock and guided it up into Lucy. I leaned down as I kissed and licked at Lucy’s tits. I worked my tongue over them until both her nipples were hard. Lucy started to rock under me.
“Take your cock in and out now,” mom said.
I started to work my cock in and out of Lucy’s pussy. Her pussy felt wet and slippery as I worked it in and out of her. Mom lies down next to Lucy as she started to rub her hands onto Lucy’s tits. She pinched and pulled at Lucy’s nipples as I moved my cock faster and deeper into her pussy.
“Yes fuck me brother,” Lucy moaned out as I drove my cock up into her.
I felt her pussy squeezing at my cock. I felt my cock throb as my eyes rolled up into my head. I drove my cock deep into her hole. My cock twitched as it shot my fluids up inside her pussy. My eyes opened as my cock was still shooting off in her. I saw my mom licking at Lucy’s breasts so I pulled my cock from her pussy as the last few shots of cum flew toward her face.
Mom turned and her hand grabbed at my cock. She pumped her hand at my cock milking the last few drops from my cock. She moved her face toward my cock. She suddenly stopped as she left go of my cock.
“What is coming over me?” Mom asked as she got off the bed. “I must not lose control,” mom added.
Mom turned her back to us as she stood beside the bed. I rolled to along side of Lucy looking to her. Lucy rolled over on top of me as she started to kiss me deeply. Her tongue shot into my mouth. I kissed her back hoping she would stop, as I wanted to see what mom was doing. However, her kissing soon had me forgetting about mom.
Lucy had managed to work her pussy on top of my soft cock. She rubbed her pussy on my soft cock as it started to grow again. Lucy broke our kiss as she pulled her face from mine. Lucy looked toward mom standing at the side of the bed.
“Mom can he do me like you did me?” Lucy asked as she wiggled on my now hard cock.
“Yes he can,” replied mom as she turned toward us. “Get on your hands and knees my dear,” mom said to Lucy.
Lucy got onto her hands and knees with her butt sticking high in the air. Mom told me to get behind her on my knees as well. I placed my hands onto her hips as I felt my cock touching her wet dripping pussy from behind. I reached down to my hard cock and I placed it up her pussy. I rubbed it a few times at her wet hole before I drove it deep and fully up inside of her pussy from behind.
“OWww brother,” Lucy moaned.
“I am just fucking you as the animals do sis,” I replied as I started to take my cock in and out of her.
I was slamming my cock in and out of her with my hands pulling her hips back toward me. The room filled with the slapping sounds of my cock as I drove it deep into her pussy. Mom moved toward the bed and I watched her run her hand down to her own pussy. Mom dug her fingers at her pussy as she watched me banging Lucy from behind hard with my cock.
“Yes FUCK her hard with your cock Samuel,” mom yelled out as her other hand went to her tit.
Mom rubbed at her tit then her nipple. Her nipple grew hard as it stuck out from her tit. Mom started to squeeze at her tit with her hand. I also seen she had two fingers buried up inside her pussy as she placed her one leg up onto the bed.
“AHhhh yes fuck me,” mom moaned out as her eyes went closed.
My mom was thinking it was I fucking her as I pounded my cock up into Lucy. I was paying to much attention to my mom and not enough to where I was driving my cock. My cock slipped from Lucy’s pussy and I grabbed it to place it back inside her.
“AHHHHH Owwwww BROTHER,” Lucy yelled out.
I slipped my cock up into her asshole instead of her pussy. I shoved it deep as I pulled her hips back toward my cock. Lucy moaned and told me it hurt and to remove it from her butt. Her tight butt hole squeezed at my cock.
“If you love me you will give me all your holes,” I yelled.
I started to work my cock in and out of her asshole. I felt liquid splashing against my arm as I did. I turned to see milk flowing from my mom’s tit as she squeezed at it. I watched the milk squirting from her tits as I fucked Lucy up her asshole.
“Ahhh brother it feels good now,” Lucy moaned out as she started to work her butt toward my cock.
I wanted to get to mom’s tit as her milk flowed from her tit. However, I was not going to pull my cock from Lucy’s asshole. Her asshole started to tighten around my cock as if she was milking it with her butt. I slammed my cock deep into her asshole.
“AHHhhhhh LUCY,” I screamed out as her butt tightened on my cock.
My cock throbbed then spilled its load deep into her ass. Lucy collapsed to the bed with me falling down on her with my cock still buried up her butt. My cock juices flowed out filling her ass. I pulled my cock from her butt as cum back flushed from her opened asshole. It rather winked at me as it milked cum from her butt.
I rolled over onto my back to catch my breath. Lucy spun around and she took my cock into her mouth. I jerked on the bed as her lips closed around my cock. Lucy cleaned cum from my cock as I lie there.
“You’re a naughty boy just like your father,” mom said smiling to me.
I had sex with Lucy again after a short rest and I painted the walls of her pussy with cum. Lucy was smiling at me when I opened my eyes after I blew my load into her. Mom told us that were enough for tonight and she ushered us both off to bed. I lay awaken thinking about mom and the journal I had read. I went to Lucy’s bed. I was going to ask her just what she knew. However, she was fast asleep. She did not wake up as I shook her. I went to sleep after that, as I was tired from my day’s chores and the fucking.
My dad returned about two weeks later. As time went on Lucy and I were giving each other pleasure any chance we could. I loved the fun with her however; I still lusted after my mom. I would pop a boner anytime I saw her tits when she wore a revealing top. My dad caught me staring at her with lust in my eyes one day.
“Samuel to the barn with you,” dad yelled at me.
I ran to the barn and dad soon followed. I was seventeen years old by then and like most seventeen years old; I had a mind of my own. Dad sat me down in a chair in front of his desk in his office.
“Son it is time we had a little talk,” dad said as he reached down to the drawer in his desk.
Dad took out the journal and he read some of it to me. I was not paying that much attention to him, as I already knew what the journal had written in it. Dad slammed the journal closed.
“SON, are you even listening to me?” Dad asked giving me the eye.
“I already know what I am,” I replied looking deep into his eyes. “I also know that I am to follow in your footsteps so to speak,” I added with an attitude.
“Then you also know that my sister is off limits to you as is your sister to me BOY,” dad said with anger in his tone of voice. “Son the world can be yours if you follow the rules,” dad added.
Dad went on to explain how if either of us would dare to cross breed with one other than the sister sibling. That one of us would end up dead. He also told me he knew how tempting it was as he had the same feelings toward his own mom. He told me to control my urges or else.
“I am telling you this for your own good,” dad said. He paused for a few seconds before he added, “Touch my sister boy and I will kill you myself,” as he glared at me.
I knew from the look in his eyes he meant what he had just told me. I also knew it did not set right with me. Who was he to tell me what I could and could not do? After all, I was the next generation’s perfect killing machine so to speak. His little talk more or less went in one ear and out the other.
After my talk with my dad, I went to Lucy. I asked her to go for a walk with me down to the frog pond. I asked her just what she knew and if she was OK with what they were doing to us.
“Yes brother it is my being only to please and be with you,” Lucy said. “When the time comes together we will produce the next generation,” she added.
“Lucy they are just using us for their own gains,” I replied to her.
“As long as I have you brother that is all I care about,” Lucy said as she wrapped her arms around me.
Lucy kissed me deeply as I felt her hand going down to my cock. She slipped her tongue into my mouth as her hand squeezed at my cock. She broke the kiss as she slipped to her knees on the ground before me. Lucy unzipped my pants then removed my cock.
She pumped at it with her hand making it grow hard. She covered her mouth over my cock as she started to suck deeply at it. Lucy worked her mouth up and down on my cock as her hand pulled at my balls. She looked up to me as I looked down into her eyes. I knew not why but when I looked deep into her eyes, I always felt something deep within myself. It was almost of if she had some type of control over me when I stared into her eyes. Lucy kept her eyes looking upward at me as she went to town on my cock.
Those same cat like eyes that mom had. They appeared to glow as she sucked harder at my cock. My hands went to the back of her head as I stared into her eyes. I tried to pull my eyes from her however, I could not or maybe I just did not want too.
“AHhhh sis,” I moaned out as she took all my cock deep into her mouth as her hands played with my hanging balls.
Lucy sucked deeply at it. My cock throbbed then twitched as it unloaded cum deep into her mouth. My eyes did not roll up into my head as before. Instead, they left her eyes as they zoomed into a frog on the opposite side of the pond. It seemed as if the damn frog was smiling at me as I filled my sister’s mouth full. Lucy swallowed my load and she put my cock away.
She stood up and looked into my eyes as she said, “Brother I can sense what is going through your mind.” “I know you wished that was mom sucking your cock but you know it can never happen,” Lucy added.
“Maybe, maybe not,” I replied smiling at her as thoughts raced through my mind.
“Brother, do not even think about that,” Lucy said as her green cat like eyes turned to red.
I walked her back to our house where I waited to put my thoughts into a plan. Those thoughts and plans lie idle in my mind for about six months until dad went away again.
As usual when dad went away mom would watch us having sex. She would give herself willingly to Lucy. They would give each other pleasures that only a woman can give to another. Lucy would always make sure her face had mom’s juices on it before we had sex. I believe she was tempting me in her own way. I fucked the hell out of her that night filling her warm pussy full of cum from my cock. I waited until Lucy went into her deep sleep. I tried to wake her up but she would not wake. I walked naked toward my mom’s bedroom.
I slowly opened the door to find her asleep on her bed. She had no clothes on nor was she covered with blankets. I walked toward her bed silently as I was not for sure if she was asleep as Lucy was. I got along side of her and I reached out shaking her with my hand.
Mom did not wake up however her big tits shook as my hand shook her by the arm. I could not help myself as my hand went to her big round tit. I ran my finger over her nipple watching it grow hard at the touch of my finger. I leaned down sticking my tongue out as I licked at her now hard nipple.
I wrapped my tongue around it as I closed my mouth on her tit. I started to suckle at it with my mouth. A warm tasty liquid soon started to fill my mouth. I removed my mouth as I squeezed her tit with my hand. Her milk squirted from her tits splashing me in my face. I pulled my hand and my face away as I heard her moan.
I stood there beside her bed not making a sound. I heard her mumbling something to her self. I leaned down placing my ear close to her mouth.
“Eat my pussy Samuel,” came from her lips.
“Mom, are you awake?” I asked.
Mom did not say anything however; she spread her legs widely on the bed. I looked to her hairy pussy as I reached my hand toward it. I ran my fingers lightly through her hair tracing it up to her belly button. My cock was throbbing as I climbed up onto her bed. I positioned myself between her spread legs.
I ran my finger down through her pussy lips. They opened at the touch of my hand. Her juices dripped from her lips as my finger went between them. I stuck one then two fingers up into her wet hole. I slipped them in and out, as she moaned lightly in her deep sleep.
I brought my face down to her pussy as I stuck my tongue out toward it. I lapped wildly at her pussy driving my tongue deeply into her hole. My nose touched her clit as I used my tongue on her wet pussy. Her pussy tasted sweeter than my sister did as I suck at her juices that began to flow from her hot wet pussy.
My cock throbbed and I could not control my self as her smell of sex filled my nose. I got between her legs and I rubbed my cock at her open pussy. Her pussy lips wrapped around my cock as it slipped up into her pussy. I buried it deeply into her and I held it there looking to her to make sure she had not wakened as I entered her. Mom did not move however, it looked as if a smile came over her face.
I started to take my cock in and out of her pussy. Her pussy gripped at my cock as I did. I was fucking her wildly when I scooped her legs up onto my shoulders. I started to pound my cock in and out of my mom’s wet pussy.
Wet popping and slapping sounds filled the room as I slammed her pussy deep and hard. I felt my cock swelling and start to throb in her pussy. My eyes rolled up into my head as my cock squirted cum from it. Suddenly mom’s pussy squeezed at my cock wildly. It almost hurt as it convulsed around my cock as it tightened around my cock. I tried to pull it out however it was as if something had grabbed the head of my cock.
“AHHHhhhh fuck,” I cried out.
My cock swelled as it felt as if I was peeing up into her pussy. My eyes rolled back down as my eyes fell upon mom’s face. Her cat like eyes glared at me. They glowed brightly as I dropped her legs from my shoulders. Mom sat up and she pushed me from between her legs. Her push was powerful as her hands went to my chest. I flew from the bed as my cock ripped from her pussy as I landed on the floor.
“WHAT HAVE YOU DONE SAMUEL?” Mom screamed out as her hands went to her pussy.
I picked myself off the floor looking to her pussy. There were white bubbles spilling from her open hole. Her pussy sucked at the juices pulling them back into her pussy. I watched as her pussy throbbed as it sucked my juices back up her hole.
“Samuel, do you know what you have done?” Mom asked looking at me.
I shook my head no as she said, “You have sealed all of our fates.” “You must leave before your father kills you,” mom added as she got off the bed.
Mom grabbed her robe as she ran from her bedroom. I ran to mine slipping my clothes on as Lucy woke up in our bedroom. She looked at me as she shook her head at me.
“Thanks brother you have set me free,” she said as she smiled to me.
I ran from my room into the kitchen to find mom crying at the kitchen table. I asked her why she was upset. Mom explained to me how if we were to have had sex it would end her cycle. She went on to tell me that her brother would not have nothing to do with her when he got back.
“Your sister will not have feeling for you no longer as well,” mom replied. “The others will take you and experiment on you if your father does not kill you,” “she added.
“I am stronger than him and the others,” I said as I ran into the barn.
I sat down at my father desk ripping that locked drawer from his desk. I pulled that journal from it flipping through the pages. I finally found what I was looking for the dangerous effect of inter-breeding between offspring and the bearer. We have found this to drive the father mad with jealousy. The results have always been the same that being the end of the generation.
It is possible to preserve the generation by killing the offspring however; the father must be the one to do this. It should also be noted that the sibling should not be impregnated before that killing takes place. This is an unknown area as only our computers have told us the outcome, which is the end of the program as well as maybe life as we know of it.
“What have I done?” I asked myself as I closed the journal.
I sat there thinking of what to do. It came to me as easily as fucking my own mother. That was to kill my father before he could kill me. I know it might sound heartless to you. However, to a killer like me it was the only way. My mom walked into the barn as that thought came to me.
“Samuel, there might be away,” Mom said looking at me.
“I know mom kill him before he does me,” I replied. “What about you and Lucy?” I asked.
“We will be fine as it is you the others will be after,” mom replied.
“Who will be after me?” I asked.
“The government as this was their little project,” mom replied. “I will pack your suitcase as you must leave as soon as your job is done,” mom added as she walked from the barn.
How could she be heartless like that? Knowing I was to kill her brother, her husband when he returned and to just kick me out into the unknown. As to my feelings dad was just another frog in the pond. I readied my rifle as I sat behind his desk. I also thought about the government coming after me. I laughed to myself as I thought what could the government do. After all, I was the best they had at least for now.
I spent most of my time in the barn waiting for dad to return. Mom or Lucy would bring me my lunch and dinner to the barn. I tried to talk to both of them however; they both shunned me as if I was diseased. It did not matter to me, as I knew what I had to do when the time came.
Five days later, he pulled up in his truck. I waited until he stepped from his truck. My dad looked to the house then back toward the barn. I sighted between his eyes as he looked toward the barn. My finger pulled the trigger as the bullet flew from the barrel. It seems to be in slow motion as I watched it spiraling through air.
The bullet hit him where my sights were located. His head exploded taking it from his shoulders. His body slumped quickly to the ground. He never knew what had hit him. I had already dug his grave by the barn. I dragged his body to the hole and tossed him down into it. I covered him with the dirt before I walked toward the house. Mom and Lucy were standing at the door waiting for me.
Mom handed me my suitcase as she said, “There is plenty of money in there to get you far away from here.” “Good luck Samuel our paths may never cross again or they will kill us all.” “They know he is dead by the tracker on him they will soon be here.”
“Bye brother,” Lucy said smiling at me.
They both walked back into the house leaving me standing alone. Something was not right however; I could not put my finger on what just yet. I also did really give a damn as I jumped into dad’s truck driving into town where I hopped on the next bus. I ended up out in California. I holed up in a flea bitten hotel for months. I turned eighteen and I had no place to go. That was until I saw an ad on the TV. See the world join the army.
I got myself some fake papers and a fake ID. I enlisted into the army. What better place to hide but right under their noses I thought. My plan went according to how I had planned it. I even missed a few targets when I took the shooting course during my training. I believed I was home free as I finished my training. However, I was wrong about that.
The day I graduated from training four MP'S were waiting for me. They escorted me to a room with a table and two chairs. I sat with my hands handcuffed behind the chair. Two men in suits and dark glasses entered the room. I knew they were government men as one stood near me while the other sat down at the table across from me.
He looked at me from across the table as he asked, “You thought you had out smarted us didn‘t you?” “You did not think we would just let something as special as you just walk away did you?”
“I do not know what you are talking about,” I replied.
He placed a file down onto the table the heading said, “The Perfect Assassin.”
“Now this can end two ways,” he said. “Work with us and live.”
“Or die right here and now you fucking freak,” the other man standing said pointing his gun to my forehead.
“What do you want me to do?” I asked.
“Only what you were designed for,” “Work with us and follow orders and we will even pay you for your service,” the man said to me.
So began my employment with our government. They sent me here and there and my job was always the same. To place a bullet between someone’s eyes killing him in one shot. I followed their orders to which they handsomely rewarded for my services. However, I knew someday I would find a way to free myself of them.
During my 4 years with the government, I managed to get to knew everyone involved with this program. It was only a handful of people about 25 of them. Most were scientist and a handful of military people from all the branches. I decided it was they or I. The first person I killed was that government agent whom had called me a fucking freak. Each time I was to do an assignment not only was he the one handing me the papers. It was his face I saw each time I pulled that trigger taking another person’s life. I killed him at his home breaking his neck with my bare hands while he showered making it look as if he slipped in the shower. I had picked that technique of killing from a book I had read.
The first five I killed with ease however, the government caught onto my plan so I had to take the next twenty out at one time. My skills at reading and remembering everything paid off as I read up on bomb making. I lured them all to one spot telling them I had found another like myself. Sure, I took half the city block with them but hey, I was a killer after all. My name was among the dead as I had added an extra body around my size. I even pulled a few back teeth placing them in that body’s mouth.
I was free now except for two more loose ends. That being mom and Lucy. The government people had told me that mom and Lucy were dead when I asked about them about 3 years into my service for them. They told me that they resisted coming in so they killed them both back on the farm. After I had done away with everyone connected with this program, I returned to an empty deserted farm in Ohio.
Everything burned to the ground years earlier by the government. I also saw two graves beside where I had buried my father. I dug one up finding it to be my mom. I knew it was she as those cats eyes stared at me from her decayed body. I decided to leave Lucy’s grave covered, as she really had never been part of this crazy scheme.
I also left her grave the way it was because a feeling came over me as I covered my mom back up with dirt. I looked around the farm however I saw no one nor did I find an trace that anyone had been there for years, However I felt an uneasiness while I was there like someone or something was watching me so I returned to Las Vegas.
I laid low for a year living in Las Vegas. I was twenty-two years old and I had become a regular at one of the casinos. I was what they called a high roller. They pampered me when I stayed and played at their casino and hotel. I had read up about winning at black jack.
It was simple for someone like me after all I had a photographic memory. I always made sure I just won enough that I was breaking even as I did not what to draw attention to myself. To the people at the casino my family had own a rifle company and that was where I had made all my money when I had sold it.
I grew restless the next year as well as blowing money left and right. I spent most on women, hookers that was as I did not want to love anyone nor did I think I ever could, as I just had no feelings. I also started to lose money when I started to shoot the dice. In the first six months of that year, I had lost over a million dollars to girls and to the dice table. I decided to come out of my retirement.
I went freelance so to speak. My abilities went to the person who could pay the most. I kept my identity from all that hired me using the internet and throwaway phones. Private mail boxes as well as Swiss bank accounts for them to pay me. If anyone happened to connect the dots together, I took them out as well. That happened only twice as I learned from my mistakes.
I had killed over 500 people before I turned thirty-seven. My every day name was Sam however my code name for my services was Samael, which meant, “Demon angel of death.” I worked for governments, private industries as well as some people I did not even care to be working for that being the mob, as they always seemed to be a loose end. One that I would have to take out as well. If you could pay my price, your target would soon be dead with me asking no questions and seeking no answers.
I had become truly, what the government was looking for. However, I did it on my terms not theirs. About the only job I would not take was one against a high-ranking official in our government. The reason being that I was afraid if I had someone might do some digging and find out about a little unknown program that just seemed to up and die one day.
My bank account had plenty of money in it to last me the rest of my life. However, I enjoyed my work and had no plans to stop. I had just returned from Europe after taking a head of state out in some backward county. I landed at the L.A. airport. I was waiting for my bags when the hairs on my neck stood up and a chill went through my body. I looked around me scanning the people near by me. I saw her standing at a distance staring at me.
“LUCY,” I whispered to myself as my eyes zeroed in on her.
I turned for a split second and when I turned back toward where she was, she had vanished. I walked that damn airport until the next day searching for her. I got into one of my corvettes, which I kept at the airport along with my other toys I had picked up through the years.
I drove back to Las Vegas to my penthouse suite atop the casino I called home. I took a shower and crashed on the bed. I closed my eyes however; all I could see was Lucy staring at me. I sat up in bed wondering if that could have really been her. If it was, she had not aged through the years, as the woman appeared to be around nineteen years of age. I could not close my eyes without seeing her.
It drove me crazy until I slipped my clothes on and jumped back into my car. I drove through the nights and days until I reached that farm in Ohio. I waited until dark and with a shovel and flashlight in hand, I returned to those graves. I dug my sister Lucy up shining a flashlight on her body. There was no flesh left on her nothing but bones. I shined my flashlight to her eye sockets in her skull. Her green cat like eyes glowed as my light reflected from her eyes as it pierced the darkness of the night.
I had been wrong that woman I saw at the airport could not have been Lucy for she lies before me in this grave. I covered her grave back up before I returned to Las Vegas. I thought how foolish of me to think that woman was Lucy especially being that she was so young. Lucy soon left my mind as I went back to gambling my money away. However, I could not get that woman from the airport out of my mind. A few days later, I sat in the casino playing black jack.
I looked across the table to see that same woman I had seen at the airport. I stared at her and saw that her eyes were blue. She smiled at me as I raked in my winnings. I tipped the dealer as I stood up and walked toward this mysterious woman.
“Excuse me miss do I know you?” I asked when I got beside her.
“No I was just watching you play,” she replied. “You must have a system or something to win as you have,” she added smiling at me.
“Just lucky Miss that is all,” I said. “Would you care to join me for dinner?” I then asked.
“I do not even know you,” the woman replied.
“My name is Sam,” I said as I took her hand into mine. I raised it to my mouth kissing her hand lightly as I added; “Now you know me.”
“My name is Lucina but please call me Juno,” she replied smiling at me.
I wrapped my arm in hers as I walked us to the restaurant in the casino. I thought her name was a strange one as Lucina was the roman goddess of childbirth. I also thought about the name she went by Juno. That name referred to a woman of queenly bearing and imposing beauty, which Juno truly was.
Juno was about 5’10” with long lovely legs that ran forever under the tight little mini skirt she had worn. She had long red hair almost to her waist. The mini skirt scooped down to show off her lovely big tits. They looked like huge globes sticking from her chest. Her whole body was perfect the only thing that seemed out of place were those deep blue eyes of hers. I just blew it off that she was probably a blonde-haired person in real life. I was hoping I might find out as I walked her to dinner. I walked her into the French restaurant and the maitre d took us to my private table.
“Bring us a bottle of Château Lafite Rothschild,” I said to the maitre d.
“Trying to impress me with a $1,850.00 bottle of wine,” Juno said smiling.
“So you know your bottles of wine,” I replied.
Juno explained that she grew up on a winery. She explained that her dad made some of the finest California wines there were around. I just soaked in her beauty as she told me about growing up on their farm. We ordered dinner then we sat at the table talking afterwards.
“Just what do you do for a living Sam?” Juno asked staring into my eyes.
“I kill people,” I replied smiling at her.
“You are joking right, Sam?” Juno asked giving me a frightened look.
I gave a little laugh, as I replied, “No my family owned a gunsmith shop where we made weapons.” “However our weapons have killed many I suppose.” I smiled at her as I added, “I sold the company a long time ago when dad fell gravely ill.” “I live off the money from that sale and what I win here,” I added.
Juno reached across the table taking my hand into hers as she said, “You had me worried there for a moment as I could never fall for a born killer,” as she smiled at me.
We talked until the restaurant was going to close. I walked her back to the casino and asked her to be my good luck for the rest of the night. I sat at the black jack table as she stood behind me. Her tits nestled in the back of my head. I lost the first few hands and I looked back to her.
“Could I have a kiss to improve my luck?” I asked.
Juno wrapped her hands around my face as she lowered her face to mine. Her lips touched mine softly and she gently rolled them around my lips. I reached up with my hands running them through her long red hair. I pulled her tighter against my lips tasting her as I did. Juno slipped her tongue into my mouth as my cock throbbed wildly in my pants. My heart started to beat fast as my body filled with warmth that I had only felt many years ago.
“WOW that should change my luck,” I said giving her a smile.
I went back to playing Black Jack and this time I counted cards. I had a good winning streak going and I knew I would have to lose eventually. I took half the chips from the table and I handed them to Juno.
“These are yours for that good luck kiss,” I said before I turned to play one more hand. “Let the rest ride,” I added to the dealer.
The dealer dealt me sixteen and I knew he had eighteen. I knew that from counting the cards. I also knew the next card was a five. If I took it, I would win again. I told him I was good. He turned over eighteen and I turned over sixteen losing to the house. I tipped him before I got up from the table.
“Your kiss must have finally worn off,” I said to Juno. “Care to join me for a nightcap in my suite?” I asked taking hold of her hand.
“I would like that,” Juno replied lacing her arm through mine.
I walked her to the elevator and after the doors had closed, I placed my key into the slot allowing the elevator to go to the penthouse. Juno smiled as she laid her head onto my shoulder as the elevator took us up to the top floor. I opened the door to my room and I told her to make herself comfortable as I got us that nightcap.
I returned to with a bottle of Champagne and two glasses. Juno was sitting on the sofa with the pillows covering her body. I placed the glasses down and the Champagne on to the table next to the sofa. I saw that her mini skirt lay under the table as well. I stood in front of her as I popped the bottle of champagne. I also popped a boner in my pants as I did. I poured us both a glass then handed one to her. Juno took her glass still hiding her body with the pillows. She drank her glass down then licked her lips as she sat her glass down.
“I am thirsty for something else,” Juno said as she dropped the pillows to the floor in front of her.
I stood there staring at her lovely tits. They were the most loveliest I had ever seen. They were huge round globes with big hard fat nipples standing outward. They swayed back and forth, as she moved on the sofa.
Juno slipped to the floor placing her knees on the pillows she had dropped down onto them. Her hand reached for the belt around my waist. She undid my belt then unbuttoned my pants. She pulled my zipper down as my pants fell to around my ankles. She placed her thumbs into the waistband of my under clothes pulling them down to the floor as well.
“Mmmmm I see you are packing a big gun,” Juno said sexily as her hand went to my cock.
Juno ran her hand over my cock teasingly as she stared up at me. She was running her tongue around her lips as she did. I stared down into those lovely deep blue eyes. My own eyes were of a deep dark blue sometimes and most often almost black looking. Her eyes were of a light crystal blue that sparkled and shined as I stared into them.
Juno skillfully used that lovely tongue of hers on the head of my cock. Her tongue was almost snakelike as it wrapped around the head of my cock. She flicked it across and into my pee hole as my pre cum started to ooze from the head of my cock.
“Mmmmmmm you’re so yummy tasting,” Juno cooed as she smiled up at me.
I reached down picking her up from her knees. I wrapped my arms around her as I pressed my lips to hers. I kissed her deeply tasting her sweetness on her moist red lips.
My cock throbbed against her midsection as we stood there locked in our deep kiss. I broke our kiss as I licked along her neck then I nibbled at her ear. I whispered sweet words into her ears.
“I only met you just tonight but my heart beats only for you right now,” I whispered softly into her ear.
Juno pulled back for me as she stared into my eyes as she replied, “You should not say words that you truly do not mean,” before she pressed her lips back on mine.
I broke our kiss again as I said, “If you do not believe my words then let me show you instead,” as I spun her down onto the sofa.
I kissed and licked my way up her lovely long legs encased in her thigh high hose, which only added to the pleasure my tongue felt. I kissed and licked along her inner thighs smelling her sex coming from between them. It was an intoxicating smell as it filled my nostrils.
It was as if all the sex training I had as a teenager suddenly returned to me. Her smell made me only what to give and to show her great pleasure. I ran my tongue in little circles up her thigh to her lightly red hairy pussy. Juno did not have a big bush of hair covering her love hole but it still was nice as I ran my tongue through it.
“AHHhh Sam,” “Your so skill at that,” Juno moaned out as her hands went to the back of my head.
I used my tongue along her pussy lips. I licked and sucked them into my mouth pulling them away from her pink hole. It was wet and dripping so, I buried my tongue up deep between her lips. I lapped wildly at it with my tongue. I then used my tongue as a cock as I ran it in and out of her pussy.
“AHhhhh SAM you’re going to …” “AHHhhh,” Juno moaned out loudly.
Her thighs shook around my head as she pumped her pussy into my face. Her hands pulled my head in complete disorder over her pussy. Suddenly her pussy left loose a tremendous squirt of her juices. It came out almost as water did from a garden hose. It was forceful as it splashed into my face. I opened my mouth drinking in her love juices as they flowed from her pussy. Her squirt finally slowed to just a trickle as I kissed and licked at the last drops. I sucked on her pussy lips squeezing the last bit from them. Juno sat up as she pulled me from between her legs.
Juno clamped her hands to the side of my face as she said, “Sam no one has ever made me do that before,” as she pressed her lips against mine.
I felt dizzy and weak as she broke our kiss. My head seemed to be spinning and my eyes would not focus. My ears filled with the sound that a bullet would sometimes make as it cut through the air. I felt as if I might pass out as I slumped forward a little.
“SAM, are you alright?” Juno asked staring into my eyes.
“I think so I just never had that happen before,” I replied as I started to feel better.
“I better go,” Juno said as she stood up from the sofa.
“NO, please don’t leave me,” I begged her. “Please spend the night I will sleep out here and you can sleep in the bedroom,” I added not really knowing why I had said either of them.
“Sam, I really shouldn’t,” Juno replied.
“Please just for tonight,” I said to her.
What was wrong with me? Why had that happened? Why did I have such strong feelings toward the young girl? Was it because she reminded me of Lucy? Those thoughts went through my head as I looked to her for her reply.
“Just until I know you are alright,” Juno replied.
She helped me to stand up as I directed her to the bedroom. She helped me into the bed then crawled in next to me. I wrapped my arm around her as I pulled her against my side as she laid her head upon my chest. Juno took her finger and she lightly traced around my chest. She would sometimes kiss and lick at my chest as I held her in my arms. We lie there like that neither of us saying a word. I closed my eyes thinking how wonderful she felt laying next to me. How relaxing her touch was to my chest as I closed my eyes.
I awoke the next day alone in bed. I sat up in the bed moving to the side putting my feet to the floor. Had last night been just a dream I thought as I looked around the room. My clothes from last night lie neatly folded on the chair in my room. I put my robe on as I walked from the bedroom. I walked through my suite looking for any signs that I had been there with a woman last night.
I went to the sofa to find the pillows upon the sofa instead of on the floor. I looked for the glasses there were none. I also checked for the wet rings they should have left upon the table they too were not there. I fell down onto the sofa wondering if maybe I was losing my mind. I walked to the kitchen and I saw a note lying on the table. I picked the note up as I read it.
Thank you so much for a wonderful night last night. I stayed with you until I was sure you were all right. I hope you do not mine that I cleaned up the place before I left. I am sort of a clean freak when something is on my mind. I do hope you feel better and if I am not sounding to forward I would love to see you again. You may call me at ___-___-____. If not I truly understand,
It had not been a dream I thought as I dialed her number. I invited her to go for a drive into the desert with me. I picked her up to find she had even made us a picnic basket. We shared it sitting under one of the few trees out in the desert. My whole life changed that day with her. I was happy and I even smiled most of the time something I did not think I could even do. Being around her filled me with love, joy and hope. I had always hoped someday to give up what I had become.
I was not sure if I could ever live a normal life or not. After all I was just an offspring of inbreeding with DNA spliced from god knew what. However when I was around Juno I only cared about giving her pleasure. I asked her to move into my penthouse with me after only knowing her for a week.
Juno refused me at first however; I kept after her. I believe she got tired of me asking so she told me yes finally. Our lovemaking was like none I had ever experienced. Juno always made me wear a condom when we would fuck. However, she loved me to butt fuck her and that she allowed bareback.
We were married in Las Vegas at one of the drive in chapels after being together for only two months. I had showered her with gifts, jewelry and trips we took together. I also started to give my money away to people on the street. Juno had started one day when a bum asked her for some money. She gave him twenty bucks and I asked her why?
“Because I have it and he does not,” “Because it brings peace to my heart knowing I help someone other than myself,” Juno said to me.
With Juno’s help, we donated a ton of money to different charities. With in six months I realized I was going to have to take on another assignment. I made some calls seeking an assignment. I did not have to wait long.
I told Juno I had to go to Europe to handle some dealings from the company I had sold. She did not ask any questions nor would I have given her any answers. I had her drive me to the airport in L.A. I told her I would give her a call when to pick me up from there.
I was sitting on the plane flying over the ocean when the old I returned. It was as if I had finally awakened from my dream. I became that heartless, soulless born killer that I was. It was as if Juno left my mind as well as my heart. The only thoughts that filled my head were to see that my target hit the ground.
I found my target when I landed. I only waited a couple hours until I zeroed him in my sights. I pulled the trigger, buried the gun then looked to see if he had hit the ground. His lifeless body laid there his head taken from his shoulders. I knew he was dead the second I pulled the trigger.
I went back to the airport catching the next plane back to the states. I called Juno with the time to pick me up at the L.A. airport. It was night when I returned and Juno met me. I had gotten dressed up to take her out when I returned. I was dressed in a suit and tie. I had two big diamond rings on a finger on each of my hands. One was one the first finger of my right hand and the other on the next to last digit of my left hand my ring of marriage to Juno. Around my left wrists was a gold watch with diamonds around the timepiece.
A smile came back to my face as I saw her standing there waiting for me. My life force of happiness seems to return when I saw her. That and my cock grew and throbbed when I saw what she was wearing.
Juno had on a solid black skintight leather shiny outfit. Her huge tits overflowed from the scooped out neck. Her lovely tight butt stuck out from the back as she twirled in front of me as I walked to her. I took her into my arms kissing her deeply. Her lips tasted the same as the first time I had kissed her. I ran my hands over her butt right there at the airport.
“Sam, at least wait until we get home,” Juno said as she broke our kiss.
“I can’t help myself it is as if you’re a drug to me,” I replied. I licked at her ear as I whispered, “And I have been without my drug for too long.”
Juno smiled as she said, “We will stop and play on the way home.”
We walked to the car and she told me she would drive, as I must be tired after my trip. We drove until we reached the desert and then Juno pulled the car down this old desert path that went to nowhere.
Juno said, “Time to play,” as she stepped from the car.
She went to the trunk popping it open as I got out of the car. I walked back to her as she shoved a shovel into my chest. I looked at the shovel then to her.
“Come my love your going to dig another grave,” “Your own,” Juno said sticking an 9 mm to my forehead.
I was in shock not knowing what was happening. Juno reached into my suit jacket removing my own 9 mm tossing it into the trunk of the car. She then told me to remove my back up piece slowly from my ankle and toss it into the trunk. She closed the trunk as she told me to get moving as she pushed the gun into my back. She walked me about 300 yards into the desert.
“That’s good now start digging,” Juno said harshly.
“WHY JUNO, WHY,” I asked as I dug at the ground with the shovel.
When I was near waist deep in the hole, “You just have not figured it out yet have you?” Juno asked staring at me.
“Figured out what?” What the hell are you talking about?” I asked looking to her.
Juno moved her one hand to her left eye then to her right eye. I watched in horror as she removed her crystal blue contacts from hers eyes. Juno stared down at me in the hole showing me her glowing yellow green cat like eyes.
“LUCY,” I screamed.
“Not Lucy,” Juno replied. “It’s me daddy your daughter,” she added.
I sat down cross-legged into the hole not knowing what to think. I looked up into her cat like eyes as my mind started to add things up about her. The smell, the intoxicating feeling I have when I am with her. That feeling of peace and love I got when I am with her. It all started to make sense to me.
“Juno my dear daughter we could make more like us and rule the world,” I said looking up at her.
“I am the next generation daddy and I do not need you anymore,” Juno replied. “You see daddy I can produce offspring without your help,” she added.
“What about your mom Lucy?” I asked.
“I killed her when I no longer needed her as you did your father,” Juno replied.
“But how is all this possible?” I asked.
“Lucy and your mom planned it all,” Juno replied.
Juno explained your mom know what would happen if you killed your father. She was the one who did the computer study. The computer told her that the female species would mutate to survive. However there had to be only one female bearer left and she must be pregnant by her brother before that brother killed his father. They had growing tired on just being bearers of off springs. That was why your mom had sex with you. She knew her childbearing days would end.
“Then your time shall come my child,” mom replied. “Your time will come,” mom added with a little evil laugh this time filled my head as I looked at Juno.
“My time is here and yours is over,” Juno said pointing the gun toward my head. “The torments of hell will help you to understand your own sins. Ones handed down to you from your father. Oh, what dreadful torments await those who die without knowing why and how? For you will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” (Rev. 20:10). There will be no rest from the torment of the flame frogs, because their tongues burn “day and night forever and ever.” It is but for you to understand your sins.” “Good bye daddy,” Juno added.
The gunshot went off and I once again woke in a barren desert with mounds coming from the ground. I could not remember how I had come to be in this place or my own name. Once again, the ground shook knocking me to the ground. I watched as frog like creatures popped from the mounds around me.
I live in hell now these days. My days play repeatedly as I have told you in my story. I start here with those damn frogs maybe my punishment for killing so many of them. I run to the cave only to remember my story, which I live out again only to end up with my daughter watching me digging my own grave. Maybe some day when she is gone my days in this hell will be over but for now, I must go and face my torments of hell once again. I cannot tell you how many times I have relived my life however; I do know it has been forever and ever.
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Publisher Headup Games previously announced it was working with AMC to release Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead later this year. As the game crawls slowly closer to launch, Headup Games is working with content creators to release gameplay videos and more. \n \nOne of the first gameplay videos comes from YouTuber Drae in a new video around 18 minutes long. The game is based on the AMC live-action adaptation of the show. Drae takes viewers through some of the initial gameplay, which primarily involves building bridges to help survivors escape dangerous situations. \n \nThe Walking Dead series by Robert Kirkman is about a post-apocalyptic world where the undead have taken over. The series focuses on small groups of survivors as they fight against the creatures but also have to survive the new world and the human evils that have emerged. \n \nThe game will feature some of the franchises’ most popular characters, such as Eugene, Michonne, and Daryl Dixon. Both characters appeared on the initial key art when the game was first announced. \n \nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qRT1M_acW3o&feature=emb_title \n \nThe gameplay video showcases some of the gameplay so far. Overall, the game has similar features to the Bridge Construction series. The bridges start off easy but then need additional support. \n \nThe environments will range from the inside of buildings, across broken highways, and more. Players will get time indoors and outdoors, where the environment will make a major difference in how well bridges work or how poorly they fail. \n \nPlayers only have a limited amount of resources available. As the game progresses, the structures only increase in size but have to support the number of survivors and vehicles crossing them. \n \nConstruction items include movable level objects, explosives, and bait. Players will have to lure the walkers away from the survivors or destroy them before they can attack. \n \nSeeing the undead fall for the traps are even more entertaining. The game contains physics-based features and ragdoll animations. Big explosions can send walkers flying across the screen. \n \nThis isn’t the first time Bridge Constructor has teamed up with a popular franchise. In 2013, the game collaborated for Bridge Constructor: Portal. \n \nThere is currently no release date available for Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead. The title is planned to launch sometime this year for PC via Steam, Xbox One and Series S\/X, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Mobile. | <urn:uuid:02fcccdd-ef94-4742-bed7-e05e88cceb94> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://happygamer.com/early-previews-of-bridge-constructor-the-walking-dead-now-available-ahead-of-launch-later-this-year-91817/ | 2023-11-30T08:15:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00466.warc.gz | en | 0.945077 | 540 |
Photo credit: London 2012
As the Games of the XXX Olympiad take central stage and turn the global spotlight on London for the next 17 days, I wonder which compelling images and stories we’ll be left with as the Olympic torch is extinguished. What will we remember about the 10,000 athletes from 200 nations as they battle it out to bring home Olympic glory for their countries?
I have always been captivated by pictures that fascinate and captivate—that open my eyes to the world. Among my first memories are stunningly beautiful photographs of strange beasts, people from foreign lands, magical creatures and alien landscapes. I saw these in a small yellow magazine that was dropped through the letterbox of my parents’ house each month—National Geographic.
For the past 124 years, National Geographic has been inspiring curious people like me to care about the planet. As other publications have diluted their content to appeal to wider audiences across multi-channel content, National Geographic is as relevant now as it was when it started.
Consistently delivering on its promise to empower people to navigate the world, the magazine provides authoritative, unbiased content that addresses today’s complex issues. It helps readers make informed decisions about geography, archaeology, natural science and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. Simply put, National Geographic has remained true and relevant to its roots, anchored to its founding principles of exploration and discovery.
A reputation of a keen nose for a story has attracted a loyal global following, with an influence is as far reaching as from boardrooms to school and everywhere in-between. In-depth exploration is expertly accounted by intrepid passionate reporters who go to extremes to capture the extraordinary.
We will surely see the extraordinary over the next 17 days. We will hear remarkable stories about athletes from all over the world. We will be inspired by the winners, and anguish with the losers.
And as I have since my childhood, I will be searching for images that inspire me, that change the way I think, that provide me with a new perspective on the world. I urge all of you to do the same.
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by TgoL on July 5, 2017
We booked 2 nights at Olive Tree Hotel in Kushinagar through Tiwari Tours travel agency. Arrived around 8pm at address listed on Hwy 28 and there was no 'Olive Tree Hotel'. We checked at the front desk - they said it was Mamta Palace and did not have our booking. We called the number for the hotel on our booking receipt multiple times and there was no answer. The travel agency was of poor help. We were told the Olive Tree had closed and sold bookings to another hotel in the area. We stayed at another hotel that night and cut our stay short in Kushinagar, forfeiting our 2nd night.
by Mithlesh1989 on August 30, 2016
We stayed here for one night only. We are happy that we found clean rooms here which were our prime concern. The staff here is also very cooperative and help in everything like arranging cab for local visit and all. The food in restaurant is also good and economic. The wait time in restaurant is little more but it is acceptable since they prepare for each order and provide everything fresh.
by Sundeepgupta on August 30, 2016
This hotel is very near to most of the attractions of Kushinagar. We enjoyed here a lot and we had a very tasty food here also. The hotel staff is good and rooms are very clean. Beddings also had good quality. The room service person of the hotel was really good.
by Ravi2304 on October 27, 2015
we went on 23rd April for birthday celebration of my fiance , restaurant & reception staff is very helpful n supportive while they don't have in house pastry shop but they arrange for us cake,flower n all. their is good privacy in restaurant for family,...
by chandansngh on February 1, 2015
Perfect destination for piligrims,great place ,good staff and very cooperative,convienint location,ideal place to stay ,200 mittter from temple and local shoping centre,excelent service with value for money
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It’s almost the Fourth of July and the perennial issue is upon us: Which fireworks are ok to shoot off in Colorado?
Simply put, fireworks are banned statewide if they explode or leave the ground. That means firecrackers, rockets, roman candles and cherry bombs are legally off the table.
Colorado has multiple laws prohibiting their use. They’re intended to prevent large-scale grass or structure fires – with hefty fines for violations. Violators can rack up to $750 in fines, plus jail time.
State laws do allow for fountains, ground spinners, sparklers and other smaller fireworks, depending on the municipality. But some cities and counties ban any fireworks at all.
The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control keeps a list of active fire restrictions on its website. Most local governments also post their specific rules online.
Fire departments regularly monitor weather forecasts, grass and brush moisture levels and regional fire restrictions. So, even if a local municipality does allow certain types of fireworks, that could change if conditions are dangerous enough to warrant a special alert, said Chris Brunette, section chief for the CDFPC.
“We’ve had a series of very wet weeks this summer, but that can go away pretty quickly,” Brunette said. “So we and departments across the state have to continue to monitor and keep an eye on things.”
If you’ve ever spent an Independence Day in Colorado, you know that lots of people don’t follow the rules. Enforcement can be spotty, especially when hundreds of complaints come in at once on the holiday itself.
Fire officials say if you do decide to launch fireworks, some approaches are safer than others.
The first smart decision you can make is to buy your fireworks from a licensed provider. The state keeps a list of certified shops on its website, so you can check if the products you’re buying are actually legal. Retailers should display a certification badge near checkout.
It’s also important to keep all fireworks outside. Find a hard and flat surface like concrete or stone. Avoid places close to trees and grass, especially as it dries out over the weeks ahead of the July 4 holiday.
If it’s windy, think twice before launching. Your fireworks may go a different direction than you intended, potentially leading to injuries and property damage.
Also, be considerate to neighbors who may suffer from conditions such as PTSD or have pets that are sensitive to loud noises, said Commander Wendy Lippman with Aurora Fire Rescue.
“That’s important,” she said. “And keep your pets indoors in a safe, quiet place.”
When launching fireworks, it’s important to think about how you’ll extinguish them ahead of time. Smoldering fireworks left in a trash bin can start a fire.
For your own safety, allow fireworks to sit untouched for an hour to allow them to fully stop burning. Then, dunk them in water for 20 minutes, and overnight if possible. Once they’re done soaking, you can wrap them using trash bags, ziploc bags or plastic wrap so that the wet explosives don’t dry out.
Fireworks are not recyclable and should go directly into the garbage once safely extinguished.
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12TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Enter through the narrow gate.
Most of us have experienced it: you come home from the store, arms laden with shopping bags, and you have to jostle through an entryway that’s about two bags too narrow. Bumping, yanking, turning sideways, you have to put things down to make your way. Perhaps that’s a little like what it is to try to make your way through the narrow gate that Jesus speaks about here. Yes, he really did mean it: the way to life is narrow. It’s so constricted that you have to let go of some heavy and awkward bags to make it through.
There isn’t enough room for you to pass through with the baggage of sin, complacency, or self-righteousness. The way to eternal life requires your attention and effort to be rid of those. Although it can be hard to let go, you don’t have to be stuck. God has given you a place to set down all the baggage: the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There you can be rid of the burdens of a lifetime or of a single heated moment.
It’s not just a matter of self-effort either. The Holy Spirit will help you. The Father has poured out his Holy Spirit to teach you all things (John 14:26). One of the ways he does this is by speaking to your conscience. The Spirit will help you see your sin and how it is hindering you. He will also guide you in the way of truth. Listen for his whispers in your thoughts or gentle nudges of your soul. Expect these, not only during your prayer times or at extraordinary moments, but throughout the day, every day, as you try to enter through that narrow gate.
God doesn’t just point out the narrow gate; he leads you to it and then through it. Because he is holy, he made the gate narrow to keep out that which hinders you from coming close to him. But he also has provided a sure way through that gate—the gift of repentance.
God loves you and wants you to enter into his life. So leave your bags at the gate!
“Lord, I want to set down my bags today. Help me to trust your Holy Spirit to lead me through the narrow gate.”
2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36
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Aston Villa center back Ron Vlaar has revealed that he hasn’t had any contact from Manchester United over a potential move despite strong rumours that a deal could happen come January.
Vlaar also gave a hint that there have been other clubs who contacted him over a move but he felt that staying at Villa would be a better option. The Dutch international told Algemeen Dagblad, “There was interest [after the World Cup]. But never from the calibre of clubs I would leave Aston Villa for.
“Manchester United? I’ve never heard anything from them. If a club had been seriously interested I would have noticed. That hasn’t been the case.”
Vlaar’s agent Arnold Oosterveer had revealed last month that Southampton were one of the clubs who were interested in him and had admitted that his client will move in January if he finds a better and more ambitious club.
Manchester United have been linked with a host of defenders, but with their summer spending crossing more than £150m, it’s unlikely that they’ll invest huge money on one player. As a result, Villa’s Vlaar could be an ideal signing. The 29-year old is probably at the peak of his career and because his contract expires in the summer of 2015, it’s likely that Villa will sell him in January else they run the risk of losing him for free. Vlaar’s market value is around €6.5m considering what’s remaining on his contract and his current form; a fee that Manchester United can easily afford. If Villa sell him for that fee, then they’ll still end up making a profit as they signed him for less than half the fee in 2012.
Since joining from Feyenoord in 2012 for €3.8m in 2012, Vlaar has had an impressive two-year spell at Villa. He was handed the captain’s armband in the first season and did not disappoint as his leadership skills and decision making at the back helped his side survive relegation. His form was so good that he was one of the first names on the team sheet in the Dutch national squad and played in the World Cup where his side finished third.
He was expected to help his side into a better showing this season, but a calf injury in early September ruled him out for a few weeks and his side lost three games during that phase. However, he has played the last four games and despite his picking up just two points, Vlaar has looked good.
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Learner's definition of MIXED
always used before a noun
made of different kinds of things mixed together or combined
including or involving people of different races or religions
They live in a mixed neighborhood.
She's of mixed African and European ancestry.
children of mixed race/races
people of mixed racial origin/ancestry
a racially mixed couple
including or involving people of both sexes
◊ When people are in mixed company, they are with both men and women.
both good and bad, favorable and unfavorable, etc.
The play received mixed reviews. = The play's reviews were mixed. [=some critics liked the play, while other critics did not]
His decision got a mixed reaction from the family.
The experiment got mixed results.
◊ When people have mixed emotions or mixed feelings about something, they have both good and bad thoughts or feelings about it.
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This weekend (July 28-31st) in California, the 7th Annual Topanga Film Festival (TFF) premieres MyndPlay, the world’s first mind controlled video and movie platform, about which you could read on Neurogadget.com first in March 2011. MyndPlay allows the viewer to control movies using nothing but their emotions and will.
MyndPlay is an intricately designed multi-platform media player that is compatible with brain-computer interfaces such as the NeuroSky MindWave. This cutting-edge software works together with the NeuroSky technology to allow the viewer to control the outcome of a movie with the power of their mind. The technology further gives the user the ability to influence, interact with and direct the plot and outcome of a video or movie using only their minds (more specifically using brainwaves relative to relaxation and attention states). MyndPlay scans the mental states of the audience and adjusts the scene and outcome to fit the audience mood.
“The audience is literally brought into the movie plot as the will of the viewer determines plot twists and direction,” said LG Taylor, Director of Communications for the 7th Annual Topanga Film Festival. “The viewer can hold their nerve to dodge bullets on the screen, or the viewer can become a superhero just by focusing to save the world. We are thrilled to present the pioneering efforts of MyndPlay at this year’s Topanga Film Festival.” She continued.
MyndPlay may allow story writers, directors and film production companies to create new genre of content, to engage and connect with the audience in an innovative way. The technology behind the software involves brainwave sensing, algorithmic mental state determination and screen control. | <urn:uuid:7e5b8ca4-01a8-4e36-a18e-89da1265945b> | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | https://tech.blorge.com/2011/07/26/myndplay-showcases-mind-controlled-movies-at-7th-annual-topanga-film-festival | 2018-03-17T10:52:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257644877.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20180317100705-20180317120705-00235.warc.gz | en | 0.938588 | 353 |
Pop those marbles and don't let them reach the whole. Play the classic Zuma puzzle game anywhere with Zuma Boom. Complete each level with a bang!
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Play Zuma Boom game online in your browser free of charge on Arcade Spot. Zuma Boom is a high quality game that works in all major modern web browsers. This online game is part of the Arcade, Puzzle, Shooting, and Mobile gaming categories. Zuma Boom has 4 likes from 7 user ratings. If you enjoy this game then also play games Inazuma Eleven and Montezuma's Return. Arcade Spot brings you the best games without downloading and a fun gaming experience on your computers, mobile phones, and tablets. New arcade games and the most popular free online games are added every day to the site. | <urn:uuid:99231894-a8d1-49f9-b18b-3431d306c7b8> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://arcadespot.com/game/zuma-boom/ | 2023-12-06T14:29:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100599.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206130723-20231206160723-00857.warc.gz | en | 0.927487 | 180 |
A total of 17 cases are now under investigation by the DSI. The court has already approved arrest warrants for 5 suspects. The DSI is now gathering evidence to issue arrest warrants for 30 more people. http://www.prachatai3.info/english/node/2334
According to Voice TV, on 28 Feb, Director-General of the Department for Special Investigation Tharit Pengdit defended his agency which had been criticized for having been sluggish over lèse majesté cases, and said that the DSI had found that such offences had been committed by networks of people th
It appears that the current regime strategy is not to confront and challenge all red shirts but to divide and conquer. The regime, through military intelligence and the police, as well as through negotiations, are seeking to split red shirts into groups that are more moderate and those considered mo
Cocoa futures in the U.S. Monday rocketed to a 32-year peak as gun battles in top grower Ivory Coast inspired fears a civil war would severely disrupt supplies from the beleaguered African nation. Gunfire flared near the center of the Ivorian capital of Abidjan, inching closer to a full-blown civil
A Thai government agency probing the death of a Japanese cameraman during a military crackdown on protests in Bangkok last April denied Monday it had been pressured to clear the army of responsibility.
A Japanese journalist killed during protests in Bangkok last year does not appear to have been shot by security forces, Thai investigators said Monday, reversing their preliminary findings and raising immediate questions about the inquiry.
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai investigators said on Monday they were still trying to establish who killed Reuters cameraman Hiro Muramoto last year after reversing preliminary findings that a soldier probably
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EU calls for stress tests on nuclear plants
BRUSSELS — Shocked into action by Japan’s atomic crisis, European energy officials agreed yesterday to apply stress tests on nuclear power plants and Germany moved to switch off seven aging reactors — one of them permanently.
The European Union’s energy chief called for a reassessment of the 27-nation bloc’s policies, and questioned what role nuclear power should have in the future.
“We have to ask ourselves: ‘Can we in Europe, within time, secure our energy needs without nuclear power plants?’ ’’ Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger told German ARD television.
In the United States, Energy Secretary Steven Chu told a House panel that the nuclear disaster unfolding in Japan will eventually help the United States strengthen safety at its 104 commercial reactors.
“The American people should have full confidence that the United States has rigorous safety regulations in place to ensure that our nuclear power is generated safely and responsibly,’’ Chu said, adding that the administration “is committed to learning from Japan’s experience.’’
He said that US reactors are designed to meet standards above what would be required to withstand a worst-case earthquake and tsunami.
In Europe, energy ministers, nuclear regulators, and industry officials meeting in Brussels found “general agreement’’ on the need for tough tests to check whether the European Union’s 143 nuclear reactors could withstand earthquakes and other emergencies, Oettinger said.
The stress tests will be devised using the strictest nuclear standards in the bloc and be applied in the second half of 2011, he said, adding that plants that fail would have to shut down.
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As you can see above the recipe that I chose came from Northern Brewer and was highly rated so I figured it was a good choice. The only issue I faced was that I wanted to brew this in the dead of winter and in Canada that means snow. Snow means I can’t (easily) run water to/from my immersion chiller outside and so instead I went online looking for a suitable vessel to try out no-chill brewing. I bought a no-chill cube off of Amazon and, once it arrived, went to work on my brew day.
This is a pretty simple recipe and so I had no problems cranking out a successful brew day. Once the boil was complete I transferred the wort into the no-chill cube (pre-sanitized because you can’t be too careful!) and let it sit for about 24 hours before it was cool enough to transfer to my fermenter and pitch the yeast. The Original Gravity (OG) was measured to be 1.048.
Fast forward four weeks and I finally got around to bottling the beer. The Final Gravity (FG) of the beer came out to be 1.012 for an ABV of 4.73%. Add in another two weeks for bottle conditioning at 2.1 CO2 volumes and it was time to test the final result… and boy was I disappointed.
I’m almost positive the no-chill cube ruined my beer. It has a distinct… almost sharp chemical/plastic smell that absolutely kills it for me. I’m not even sure if this beer is truly safe to drink or if it leached plastic but I also don’t think it really matters because I just can’t see myself drinking it and that’s so disappointing! Especially after looking forward to making this beer for so long.
Starts off well but then there is a sharp chemical smell that I just can’t escape. I blame the no-chill cube…
Properly dark beer with a head that is a nice shade of dark brown. You can see in the picture where I poured vigorously just how large the head can grow.
It’s really hard to judge this one because it’s so tainted by the smell. I’m pretty sure it has a relatively smooth and creamy mouthfeel with a bit of a roasty taste but honest I don’t think I can give it a fair review as is.
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Hockey try-out season is well under way and a local dad has come up with what he believes is a sure-fire plan to help his kid make it this year.
After missing the final cuts the last two years, Jerry Nelson is determined to see his son Tyler make the triple A team this year.
“I know that Ty is a bubble player so I’ll have to do what it takes this year,” Jerry Nelson said. “I’ve learned what goes into the coaches final picks so we’ll be prepared this year.”
Nelson has informed the coaching staff about the team swag he has ordered and plans on donating if his kid is selected.
“I’ve got hats, hoodies, jackets, toques, hockey bags, skate guards and back packs with team logos all on order,” Nelson offered. “The coaches and parents of the top kids know I’ll donate all of it once Ty makes the team.”
The hockey dad is not limiting his lobbying efforts to the other players and has solicited his wife’s help in getting Tyler on the team. The move to send his wife for a makeover and buy her a new wardrobe of “sexier” clothes is drawing criticism from many.
“We all know coaches pick bubble kids based on how hot the mom is,” Nelson explained. “Irene was fine with getting a make-over and wearing sexier clothes around the rink if it helps Ty make the team.”
Nelson is not stopping at bribing the team and objectifying his wife. He plans to pay-off coaches to get his son on the team.
“Let’s just say I let the coaches know that my company will sponsor the team in special ways. We will cover all their hotel rooms and make sure they get some gift cards to their favorite restaurants every week,” Nelson explained.
When contacted, the coaching staff declined to comment on the record whether Mr. Nelson’s efforts would gain Tyler a spot on the team. An anonymous source close to the team indicated the coaching staff has noticed Mrs. Nelson’s new clothes and makeover.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Toukiden: Age of Demons (Vita) Review
Toukiden: Age of Demons is an action game in a similar vein to Monster Hunter. It tasks players with defeating large demons and protect a small village. Players can do this with friends over the internet or with the computer controlled characters, and craft new weapons and armors with the rewards from each victory.
Character models, weapons and attacks are very reminiscent of Dynasty Warriors, which makes sense given who makes the game. The stages are much more fantastical. Like the Orochi games, the locations are realistic locations and either in ruins or twisted by their exposure to the Oni's miasma. The spoken audio is Japanese only, but it's not a hindrance because there is rarely any dialogue in the middle of the fights, and what is there isn't that important. The game does look and sound good on the Vita.
Each quest will have you go into an area infested with Oni and you must exterminate them. Occasionally you will get a quest that has you kill some small fry, but most quests are to defeat one (or a few) large Oni. If you've played a similar style of game where you hunt monsters (haha) you will feel right at home in Toukiden. Using the "eye of truth", you can see the general health of the monster's different parts and the health of the monster overall. Attacking an arm or a leg enough will sever that part from the big baddie and allow you to purify it. Doing so will reward you with an item, and is worth doing. Sadly, it doesn't much affect the large Oni, since it will get a phantom limb of sorts and can still use it. However, breaking multiple pieces sometimes will affect their moves, such as the Windshredder falling over after his charge if all of his legs have been purified. You have to do it quickly because if you just leave them around after being severed, the monster can regenerate them and restore its durability. Really, this is my favorite part of the game. I love systematically breaking or severing every part I possibly can in a fight, mostly for the extra loot you gain. However, it's also fun and satisfying to smash a creature's leg off and watch it fall on its butt.
Each weapon type will have different strengths, weaknesses, and uses. The dual knives allow you to attack quickly and from the air, making some of the higher monster parts easier to break. The gauntlets are slow and strong, and can weaken an enemy's defences. It's not too hard to transition to different weapons if you so choose, but it's best to try them all and use the one that suits your play style. For me, it was the knives. I had a lot of speed and mobility, and I could get into the air to break the hard to reach monster parts.
To further customize your play style, each weapon can equip 1-3 mitama. The first one equipped will dictate which skills you can use in battle (each type has 4 that all mitama of that type will give you), such as healing an area, attacking with an energy geyser or even running faster. Thankfully every type has a personal heal, and it's neat that the Spirit type can charge the heal to make it more effective, and the Healing type mitama will naturally restore more health per use. Each mitama will gain experience in battle when you purify enemies, and can be leveled up to learn new passive abilities. They can only have three at a time, and cannot re-learn any you have passed up or deleted unless you revert them to level 1 and start over again. You do keep the list of what they learn at what level, so with some work you can make the perfect ones for your play style. I wish that you didn't have to start them over to re-learn a skill you passed on, but there is at least a way to do it (even if it is time consuming or expensive).
There are seven total chapters of monsters to kill, and completing just the story alone (first five chapters) took me about 30 hours. Doing all of the single player content would be around 50. You will fight the monsters several times each, but that's the idea of the game. Kill a monster enough that you can wear (or wield) it. The multiplayer quests can be done solo, and those would add even more time to play. This helped, since the few times I tried multiplayer, I wasn't able to find any lobbies (maybe I wasn't high enough in the online quests). Any personal quests to complete the trophy list and obtain the platinum will take well over 100 hours. There are a few trophies for completing quests and story chapters, but the longer ones will be for getting all of the mitama and obtaining all of one type of weapon.
I really like Toukiden. It's enough like Monster Hunter that it fills that void in the Vita's library, or even ease people into that style of game without many of the drawback of that series. On its own, the game has a lot of monster fighting content for just single player, and also a lot for multiplayer. It might be a bit too much grinding for some. It's satisfying to sever the monster's parts and purify them for loot. If you have a Vita, I'd recommend at least trying the demo, since the progress of that carries over to the full version, and it's worth playing. | <urn:uuid:88298a18-d417-40ba-8d64-51f044a99223> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | http://www.sahdgamer.com/2014/03/toukiden-age-of-demons-vita-review.html | 2021-10-18T13:15:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585203.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018124412-20211018154412-00525.warc.gz | en | 0.971757 | 1,134 |
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The Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) will be one of the recommended methods in the latest (2015) guidelines from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare concerning treatment for substance abuse and dependence. It states that treatment providers (mainly the social services) should provide CRAFT treatment to significant others (relatives). In Sweden, the Guidelines is a really important document, based on an extensive evaluation of the scientific evidence for available treatment methods, with the purpose of increasing the use of evidence based treatment methods for dependent patients.
Anders Hammarberg, Karolinska Institute
Sent to Dr. Meyers on 12/1/14
I just wanted to get in touch as I was at an event last week where some members of the CRAFT group I ran 7 years ago were speaking about their experience. They are now strong community ambassadors for CRAFT and run the post CRAFT support group. Their stories were so moving as there was a mixture of those whose loved one has made changes and those whose loved ones are still struggling or indeed have died. The message that came across form all of them was that CRAFT educated them and gave them the tools that enabled them to feel in control in stead of lost and hopeful, motivated and confident instead of despairing. They also talked about the positive impact they were able to have on the other members of their family and communities.
I was moved to tears and I felt (again) how lucky I have been to have met you and how your work has had such a a huge impact on ordinary people struggling with life around the world. You're the man.
Love and best wishes from Wales as always,
Sent to Dr. Meyers on 8/6/14
February of 2013 I sat in a "Concerned Persons Meeting" with at the local drug rehab center, the person I loved had checked himself out after 2 days, I had been to 9 of these meetings. Each week the counselor that headed the group each week started the group by writing on the white board and underlining for emphasis: "Addiction is a chronic, progressive, fatal disease." then writing "What can I do to help?" Each week the answer was: Nothing.
And each meeting, I sat there wondering if sending one weekly text message saying either "I care about you" or "I'm thinking about you" was enabling. Or if keeping $1 boxes of candy in case they stopped by was doing something for them they should be doing for themselves. Or just feeling guilty for not wanting to detach from someone I care about.
Perhaps the counselor was having a bad day, but this particular night he followed his grim opening with: "It's nice that you are here and think that you can do something, but the people you love are going to die"
At that moment, I had one thought and it was: " F*** this shit" If the people I love are going to die I need to get my ass out of this meeting and spend as much time with them as I can while they are living.
I found the information about CRAFT off of the HBO website and it made sense. I read more. I read as much as I can, books, online articles, and videos.
Because of your work and CRAFT, I feel at peace with my relationship. He has not entered treatment, but he keeps in contact with me and he knows that I support him where he is.
I don't condone the drug use, but I don't let that aspect of his life define him to me. Maybe he will go to treatment, maybe he won't. But if he dies today, he will know he was loved and there will be nothing left I wish I had said.
And I think anyone can hope for in any relationship.
For decades it was believed that there was nothing one could do to help substance abusing loved ones until they hit bottom or that heavy-handed confrontational tactics were necessary. Bob Meyers has developed a remarkably effective and gentle method for working with family members and concerned significant others to help their 'unmotivated' loved ones get into treatment. It is no longer necessary to feel helpless and hopeless.
William R. Miller, Ph.D., distinguished professor of psychology and psychiatry and author of Motivational Interviewing
As the Co-ordinator of the Blancardstown Drugs Task Force I am responsible for development and implementation of drug strategy in this part of Ireland, and we have placed an emphasis on Evidence Based Approaches for the treatment of substance use disorders. The most significant action we have taken began in 2010 when we invited Dr. Robert J. Meyers to begin to train frontline addiction specialists from a range of different sectors, disciplines and agencies in CRA & CRAFT. It was such a huge success that we invited Dr. Meyers back several times and have had him train nearly 200 substance use workers from all over Ireland from a wide range of different backgrounds and addiction philosophies. The non judgemental, positive and structured nature of the CRA models has really appealed to addiction specialists here and in fact it complements other existing models as well is a huge plus.
In fact CRA & CRAFT were so well received that over 80 substance abuse workers trained by Dr. Meyers have followed through with the certification process. CRA & CRAFT are being embraced in Ireland because of the significant positive outcomes that we have already seen since their introduction in 2010. We have built an outstanding positive relationship with Dr. Meyers and his team of coders and supervisors which has made implementation successful and helped to create a new standard in addiction treatment. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Dr. Meyers and his staff for many years to come to assure sustainability and fidelity with CRA & CRAFT models of treatment.
Brid Walsh, Co-ordinator, Blanchardstown Local Drugs Task Force, Ireland.
TASC began using ACRA/ACC within the context of case management in 2009, and staff and clients alike loved the ease of the model. The outcomes from using the model were so successful we decided to expand and also use the CRAFT model as well. We have had a high demand for CRAFT services for our clients who are involved with the criminal justice system. We have also seen success in using CRAFT with our drug courts in that Concerned Significant Others are able to motivate clients towards change and ultimately see them through successful graduation of the program. Family member and parents love the model and have seen a tremendous impact on their loved ones. Our referral sources are incredibly impressed with both ACRA and CRAFT and are requesting their clients receive these services. Dr. Meyers make is so easy to learn and use these evidenced based treatment approaches. His workshops are not only informative but they are actually fun to attend
Denver Juvenile and Family Justice TASC Project
Well motivated by Bob Meyers' CRAFT training, the staff at the Cardiff Alcohol and Drug Team went on to complete their CRAFT certification, (which was organised very efficiently and with great positivity), with much enthusiasm and spirit. Their work has excelled through the process and the client feedback is consistently positive. Outcomes both for CSOs and IPs improved significantly; the team are consistently achieving at least 70% of CSOs entering treatment with the same number reporting a reduction in substance use and most significantly over 90% of CSOs scoring higher on emotional functioning and wellbeing. Undertaking CRAFT training and certification has improved the teams practice, morale and efficiency, it's been a mini-revolution within the team!
Charlotte Waite, Family Interventions Co-ordinator, Cardiff Council, UK
I am in the process of reading the "Get your love on Sober" book, and what I have learned so far has positively & demonstrably changed my relationship with my Loved One. So precious to me to have some answers beyond "just detach" and "let him hit bottom". I feared his bottom was death, and I am so relieved to know I can do more to encourage recovery. Recovery is still my Loved One's journey, but I am learning how to be his cheerleader thru the message of CRAFT!
Bless you Dr. Meyers for spreading the word. I hope we have face to face support groups for the friends & families are in our horizon.
After attending Dr. Meyers' CRAFT training, I was very eager to put his concepts to work and begin the process of becoming a certified CRAFT therapist. Working as a family therapist in addictions treatment, I was so grateful to have more tools to offer my clients than just setting boundaries and taking care of themselves. I now teach family members how to strategically promote sober behavior and practice positive communication skills, while their relationships improve and they start to feel more in control of their lives again. The results are amazing! My clients have told me they feel more successful using the CRAFT skills than anything they have ever tried with their loved one before. I have seen the CRAFT intervention method transform my clients from hopelessness to seeing their loved ones get sober and have the relationships they want. Jessi from the Family Program at DePaul Treatment Centers in Portland Oregon, she can be reached at 612-703-7556.
Dear Dr. Meyers our CARF surveyors were very impressed with our program's implementation of A-CRA and it was mentioned in the exit interview as one of our agency's strengths. Thomas Knight M.S., Director - Adolescent Intervention and Outpatient Counseling, Human Services Associates, Inc. Orlando, FL.
Dr. Meyers and Ms. McGinley,
Because the final Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) training and coaching contract has recently come to a close, I wanted to take a moment to say that it's been a wonderful opportunity working with the both of you for the last 2 ½ years!
You have brought A-CRA training to approximately 100 substance abuse counselors around Arizona. On behalf of Arizona Division of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services , thank you for the contribution you have made to our State in the area of substance abuse treatment for adolescents. Many of our clinicians have taken the training to completion by becoming A-CRA certified. I have seen tremendous professional growth in all these individuals who have completed the certification process. It was a long haul, and they should also be highly praised for the dedication they have applied to this evidence-based practice. Additionally, three clinicians from Jewish Family Community Services were able to take things a step further to become certified at the supervisor level which they completed this month. A special thank you to your commitment to Arizona's children!
Karla Schaff, MPH. Arizona Division of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services
Because of the success of the group XXXXX facilitates based on your book "How to get a Loved One Sober" we have recently begun another support group, "It's All About Us" Our hope is to continue to reinforce and keep energized the problem solving techniques/activities, & "good times roll" Ms. XXXXX helps define from your book.
As we open up with each other the magnitude of current and on going struggles & difficulties, it's been such a comfort to have others to share with as we continue to solve our own challenges. With the help of others who are willing to practice & apply the concepts of your book, we have found a new strength, eagerness & bond with each other as we try to overcome this baffling, cunning & debilitating disease. The cross-talk during the activities becomes invaluable as we work to form a plan. Then sharing back what seemed to work and what we could possibly do differently the next time because we know there will be other opportunities. The cheers and tears after our successes, then a newcomer states: "This book really does work" and through the tears we laugh. Because of the friendships being formed, hopeless problems given hope, support being given & fun (Yes, I said FUN being had.................. we wanted more. "It All About Us".
From - Lorie L. After getting her husband and son into treatment using CRAFT
Anyone who has attended scientific meetings will know that it's relatively rare to find someone who is a solid researcher, a seasoned clinician, and an excellent public speaker and trainer. Dr. Bob Meyers has precisely this unusual combination of talents. It has been my pleasure to collaborate with Bob for over twenty years in innovative clinical research. He taught me the community reinforcement approach, and extended it to develop the highly effective CRAFT method for working with family members. Bob has also worked on the front lines as a clinician and program manager, and brings a wealth of clinical and life experience to his trainings. He is a highly effective speaker with scientific audiences, and a superb trainer for students and experienced clinicians alike.
William R. Miller, Ph.D.Distinguished Professor of Psychology and PsychiatryUniversity of New Mexico
"I feel your course about CRAFT, is not just a technique for those affected by addictions but also a framework for a way of being - if everyone could incorporate the skills embedded within the course I feel we would have a much more peaceful world to live in."
Val Heslop, Newcastle, England
The 3-day CRA/FT workshop delivered by Dr. Robert J. Meyers was vastly superior to any other training I have attended in the past. The combination of being an expert in the field of addiction, an eloquent style, and communicational skills makes him a fantastic engaging trainer. He puts CRA/FT in such a broad behavioral perspective that he is capable to deliver an answer on every addiction-related question from the audience, including those questions beyond the course content. He is unique in a way that blends serious content of research with numerous vivid clinical examples, along with humor and wit. The clinicians who attended the workshop were not only focused and well trained all these days, but also tremendously entertained! I highly recommend this CRA/FT educational, practical and entertaining class to anyone who wants to be inspired about employing 'evidence based' treatments that bring the fun back in his/her daily routine.
H.G. Roozen, PhD.
Bouman Mental Health Care (GGZ), Thorbeckelaan 63, 3201 WJ Spijkenisse, The Netherlands.
Bob Meyers is the world's leading expert on the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) for treating substance abuse and on Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) for helping families get their loved one into treatment. He is also one of the most effective presenters I have encountered in over 20 years working in the substance abuse field. This is a rare combination -- world class expert and world class trainer and workshop leader. He knows his stuff. His trainings on CRA and CRAFT are extremely engaging, informative, and humorous. I know him first hand from the CRAFT and CRA training he did for us at Harvard. He was extremely well-received here and people still talk about his workshop.
Timothy J. O'Farrell, Ph.D., ABPPProfessor of PsychologyChief, Families and Addiction ProgramHarvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry
Allies In Recovery is a new not-for-profit dedicated to the families of those who are actively suffering from addiction. Dr. Bob Meyers has been instrumental in helping us develop our expertise for working with this population. We have attended CRAFT trainings in New Mexico, have had him out to Massachusetts to facilitate a CRAFT workshop for 45 clinicians, and have relied on him for clinical supervision by phone. Bob is an excellent trainer. His easy manner, his use of humor, and his ability to connect and to motivate make participation highly enjoyable. He draws his examples from decades of applied clinical work, lending credibility and clarity to his presentation, while grounding his comments in solid research and knowledge of effective substance abuse treatment.Bob's empathy and passion for improving the lives of families affected by substance abuse make his trainings heart-felt and a must for anyone working with families. It is without reservation and with many thanks that we recommend a Bob Meyers training.
Dominique Simon, PhD, MPHDirectorAllies In RecoverySunderland, MA
Bob's experience in training clinicians in the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) was invaluable in taking what we thought was a good team and creating a great team. His positive "cheerleading approach" and "leave no one behind" philosophy was instrumental in coaching an experienced and clinically diverse team into a best practise team that still enjoyed the diverse talents of it's team members. Over a full year of coaching by Bob and the other members of the Life Link training team went into truly ensuring our team was successfully and consistently employing CRA with their clients. This team became the first team in Canada to be certified in CRA and they are one awesome team, no one was left behind. What this has done for team building has been just as remarkable as to what it has done for client service and comments from both clients and staff attest to this both informally and through client outcome surveys. It has also allowed us working within a health care system to put the treatment protocols we use on par with the best practise protocols used within acute care. Bob truly is a gifted trainer and supervisor and he has done an incredible job with our team. I know they consider him as much a part of the team as anyone else on it and that speaks volumes to his personality and style, what you see is what you get. We value passion and genuineness in what we do and so does Bob, that's why he fit with us. He is one of gems in our field! I highly recommend him.
Greg Purvis, C. Psych.Director, Addiction ServicesNorthern Nova Scotia, Canada
CRAFT has the potential to expand the impact of drug abuse treatment, open new areas of intervention skills for drug abuse practitioners and most importantly improve the lives of drug abusers and the people that care for them. After attending Dr. Meyers' presentation of the empirical support for CRAFT at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in 2001, I was inspired to commit a substantial portion of my professional effort to furthering the development and adoption of this innovative treatment. It is a great motivator for clinicians to receive training from Dr. Meyers' as the innovator of CRAFT, and after years of original research no one knows the ins and outs of this approach better. Dr. Meyers' dynamic and down to earth style is very effective with drug abuse clinicians. His enthusiasm for and commitment to this intervention greatly enhances the effectiveness of his trainings. With his many years of work as a clinician, clinical supervisor and investigator, he knows just what is needed for the successful adoption of this evidenced based practice into community treatment settings.
Gregory S. Brigham, Ph.DChief Research OfficerMaryhavenColumbus, Ohio
Bob and Jane Ellen provided 2 ½ days of expert training that not only stimulated huge excitement among the staff about the use of CRAFT, but also left them in a position to immediately begin providing this service. The treatment itself is rewarding to deliver, and the enthusiasm and excitement with which Bob and Jane Ellen taught us only fueled the desire to work in this modality. Training was comprehensive, working in detail with all aspects of the CRAFT model, as well as providing materials needed to conduct the work. Bob and Jane Ellen were relaxed, funny, and eminently approachable, as well as being extremely engaging. The staff was very involved and left the experience enthused and energized. We would recommend this training team and experience to any facility that wants to start offering cutting edge treatments.
Jeffrey Foote, Ph.DExecutive Director, Center for Motivation and Change276 Fifth Avenue at 30th StreetNew York, New York
We were very fortunate to have Dr. Meyers provide CRAFT training to our staff.He is the preeminent expert on the CRAFT approach, having developed it and conducted much of the research evaluating it. In addition to being a knowledgeable trainer, he is an excellent clinician and presents the material in a style that is very accessible to therapists. I especially appreciated the time he took to have our staff practice the skills he was teaching and to provide them with immediate feedback to improve their performance. He had our staff's undivided attention for two full days of training, and they raved about the experience! More importantly, they were able to begin implementing the CRAFT intervention with confidence and a firm understanding of the approach and its methods.I highly recommend him as a CRAFT trainer. He is simply the best available.
Kimberly C. Kirby, Ph.DPrincipal InvestigatorTreatment Research InstitutePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Bob Meyers is an extremely dynamic and engaging trainer and consultant.His energy and enthusiasm in presentations is contagious to participants.Bob provides consultation and support to organizations to assure the ongoing supervision structures and quality assurance fidelity monitoring is in place to assure the approaches he teaches are utilized in the organization.I believe his Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) integrates several of the most effective evidence based practices for alcoholism and addiction treatment including motivational enhancement, skill training and problem solving, and contingency management techniques that utilize rewards in the natural environment. Family members often make the initial contact with treatment provider asking for help for their loved. The Community Reinforcement Approach Family Therapy (CRAFT) provides a proven approach to assist family members to achieve their goal of having their spouse or children to engage in treatment.Implementation of CRAFT may also provide an opportunity for providers to offer and market a new service. I would strongly recommend Bob Meyers as a consultant and trainer to providers seeking to implement evidence based addiction treatment services and improve their outcomes.
Michael G. BoylePresident/CEO Fayette Companies600 Fayette StreetPeoria, Illinois
Since ACRA was adapted from the CRA model that Bob had spent so many years developing, refining, and documenting, it was very important for us to work with him and Jane Ellen Smith on the manual and in its implementation during the Cannabis Youth Treatment (CYT) study. Bob brings to the training situation a wealth of experience and knowledge as a therapist, supervisor, researcher, and trainer. We highly recommend Bob as an ACRA trainer and regularly refer others to him for this training. ACRA, CRA and CRAFT are interventions that are well supported in the literature and Bob Meyers is the top trainer in these models.
Susan Harrington Godley, Rh.D.Senior Research ScientistChestnut Health SystemsWest ChestnutBloomington, Illinois 61701
The substance of the ACRA training has added value to the clinical structure of my agency as a whole, by providing a way to define and organize clinical interventions and facilitating clinical communication.
There is an added benefit to the ACRA model in its time-limited curriculum-oriented format which I think can do much to lower the barrier of treatment acceptance by non-Western populations. This is a problem that has troubled the addiction treatment field for a long time.
Brandon Nguyen, LCSW
Asian American Recovery Services Inc.
San Jose California
I am a true believer in this approach and not only live the ACRA lifestyle, but "preach" it all the time, even when I'm not at work. It has so many practical applications in everyday life. I'm using the problem solving skills and communication skills, the daily reminder to be nice…functional analysis in all my sessions, including those that are not ACRA related. This is the best training I have received in my years in mental health and its not a methodology that you put on a shelf and pull out when you need it. I even use problem solving skills with my family and my son's sports teams; the brainstorming ideas are fun, especially when you're in the 10, 11, 12 age group.
Master's Level Therapist
Bob Meyers is an inspiration, both because he has written an effective therapeutic approach, which is backed by acres of clinical research evidence, but also because he has a 'joie de vive' that pervades all that he does. He is personable and engaging and when teaching he brings the detail of CRAFT to life with anecdotes from practice and a warm humour that was appealing to our audience of Substance Misuse workers in Wales, UK. From the 2 ½ days CRAFT training staff were able to take an understanding of the ethos, the theory, the practical elements, the materials and start practicing with families immediately. I would have no reservation in recommending this training to anyone who works with family members who are supporting a loved one with a substance misuse problem.
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Over the years, especially in the 20th and 21st centuries, medical developments have enabled doctors to treat and cure many diseases and illnesses that used to be life-threatening. These advances are nothing short of miracles, but they are not the only option you have when trying to live your healthiest life. Holistic treatments can help you avoid illness, help you lessen the symptoms of severe and minor diseases and help you avoid the side effects of many modern health treatments. While natural and holistic treatments should not serve as a replacement for medical therapies and you should work closely with your doctor to create a treatment plan that works for you, holistic treatments can be blended with other options to create a more comfortable healing option.
If you are a patient and you find yourself suffering from a chronic condition, you may be able to manage your pain and discomfort with Integrative Whole Health Clinic. Many chronic illnesses have no cure, and instead of treating the condition with medication, you can opt for natural remedies. You will still have the disease or condition, but you can ease the discomfort and boost your body’s natural ability to fight pain and illness. Natural treatments offer support to your immune system instead of taking it over as medication would. Taking responsibility for your health is one of the most important things you can do to heal your body, and holistic treatments allow you to do this.
Most holistic medical treatments are pleasant and helpful, unlike many conventional medical procedures. While holistic treatment may be necessary, it often comes with unpleasant side effects. Natural treatments like massage, aromatherapy and essential oil and herbal remedies not only help your condition and they have a variety of pleasant side effects. While you may not cure a serious illness with something as simple as a massage, you can ease your pain and make the healing process more comfortable.
In addition to being pleasant, holistic medical treatments often ease the side effects of holistic treatments. For instance, you can use essential oils and herbs like peppermint to ease nausea that often accompanies chemotherapy. While the unpleasant treatment may be necessary, you can create a blend of natural and conventional therapies to make the healing process less unpleasant.
Holistic chronic condition treatments are beneficial because they can cure a range of problems for those that use them. Herbs are one such example. Certain herbs around the world can cure a host of illnesses and other conditions. You will first need to be sure that the herb is safe for consumption before trying this method. Some have not been proven to work with no adverse effects.
Holistic remedies tend to be cheaper than going to the doctor and getting a prescription medication. Even if you do not visit your doctor, over the counter drugs can be expensive. Some are a total waste of money if they prove to be ineffective for the user. This is why many people seek these methods over more conventional forms of treatment. | <urn:uuid:63b2ca01-71fe-414a-a321-c33e519e0a80> | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | http://www.pumpkinway.com/blog/holistic-medical-treatments/ | 2018-06-22T17:17:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864740.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622162604-20180622182604-00010.warc.gz | en | 0.953065 | 571 |
Tottenham and Real Madrid announced the transfer of Gareth Bale to the Spanish club on Sunday evening.
Here is what all parties involved said about the world-record deal...
Tottenham: "The club can announce that it has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Gareth Bale. Gareth joined from Southampton in May 2007 and during his six years with the club made 203 appearances, scoring 55 goals.
"Chairman Daniel Levy commented: 'Gareth was a player we had absolutely no intention of selling as we look to build for the future. He is a player whose career we have fostered and developed and he was only a year into his new four year contract. Such has been the attention from Real Madrid and so great is Gareth's desire to join them, that we have taken the view that the player will not be sufficiently committed to our campaign in the current season. We have, therefore, with great reluctance, agreed to this sale and do so in the knowledge that we have an exceptionally strong squad to which we have added no fewer than seven top internationals. More importantly, we have an immense team spirit and a dressing room that is hungry for success. We wish Gareth all the best in the future and he shall always be welcome at the Lane'."
Real Madrid: "Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement for the transfer of Gareth Bale, who will be contracted to the club for the next six seasons. The player will be presented tomorrow Monday, September 2, at 13:00 in the Royal Box of the Santiago Bernabeu, after undergoing the relevant medical examinations. Subsequently, Gareth Bale first take to the turf of the Santiago Bernabeu with a Real Madrid shirt and will then address the media in the press room."
Gareth Bale: "I have had six very happy years at Tottenham but it's the right time to say goodbye. We've had some special times together over the years and I've loved every minute of it. I would like to thank everyone at the club, the chairman, board, staff, coaches and players - and most of all the fantastic fans who I hope will understand this amazing career opportunity.
"I am not sure there is ever a good time to leave a club where I felt settled and was playing the best football of my career to date. I know many players talk of their desire to join the club of their boyhood dreams, but I can honestly say, this is my dream come true. I am well aware that I would not be at the level I am today were it not for firstly Southampton and then Spurs standing by me during some of the tougher times and affording me the environment and support they have.
"Tottenham will always be in my heart and I'm sure that this season will be a successful one for them. I am now looking forward to the next exciting chapter in my life, playing football for Real Madrid." | <urn:uuid:9a57ac27-31de-498d-8453-cfdc24229463> | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/gareth-bale-joins-real-madrid-the-statements-in-full-8794065.html | 2016-05-28T14:35:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049277807.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002117-00034-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.981573 | 589 |
The Inaugural Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism was co-curated by Alejandro Zaera-Polo and Hyungmin Pai and opened on September 1.
TERROIR, working with the Government Architect (GANSW), designed and installed the pavilion representing Sydney. The pavilion was one of 50 international cities represented in the Dongdeamun Design Plaza designed by Zaha Hadid.
The pavilion works as a double. Internally, it displays the 3 core elements of the Spatial Framework TERROIR have developed with GANSW - mapping and drawing, agreeing Values, and determining Principles for future development. Externally, the object is a mirror, reflecting visitors at the Hadid project as it simultanouesly slices the building into shards.
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Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
- (informal) To explain (something) condescendingly (to a female listener), especially to explain something the listener already knows, presuming that she has an inferior understanding of it because she is a woman.
2011 February 1, Linkins, Jason, “What's Behind The Drive To Redefine Rape In New And Insane Ways?”, The Huffington Post:
- But what's getting all of the attention in the bill is the part where legislators have banded together to mansplain the various shadings of the crime of "rape" to America.
- 2015 February 27, Robin James, Resilience & Melancholy: Pop Music, Feminism, Neoliberalism, Zero Books (2015), ISBN 9781782794615, unnumbered page
- Positioning himself as the white guy mansplaining to a black woman what's best for her, The New York Time's John Caramanica argues that Rihanna's attempt, on the album, "to make public art with the person who physically abused you is immature, pre-feminist, post-ethics."
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LOOK: Patek Philippine Releases 4 New Aquanaut Versions
The average onlooker most likely wouldn’t recognize a Patek Philippe as much as a Rolex. But, among watch fans, it is universally regarded as the rich man’s Rolex.
Patek Philippe is a Swiss luxury brand with a reputation for manufacturing high-end and complicated dress watches. Its watches are recognized by many to be the most prestigious in the watchmaking industry, a favorite by collectors and investors alike—and it’s not surprising given their high precision, high-quality materials, and fashionable yet classic designs.
A Patek Philippe is a discreet luxury accessory for those who can afford it.
Aquanaut: History & The 2021 Versions of the Sports Watch
Patek Philippe is known throughout history for its dress watches worn under the sleeve of tuxedos—in banks, offices, and gala dinners. But, while it’s founded in a place surrounded by the Swiss Alps, its mind wandered away to the sea.
In 1972, the brand launched the Nautilus, a luxury sports watch that reached its peak in the 1980s. It accompanied the wealthy while on their boat trips, sipping champagne in exclusive yacht clubs. Later in 1997, it released a limited-edition, lower-priced alternative to the high-end Nautilus range.
The first Aquanaut was released in the form of the ref. 5060A, which was nothing short of revolutionary. It featured a three-part 37.5mm case, 120-meter water resistance, and the in-house caliber 330 SC automatic movement. It was presented in a rubber strap—the first in Patek Philippe history—which took more than a year to develop and was resistant to salt, UV rays, and bacteria. These features may not look as creative but at that time, they sparked great interest.
The 1,000-piece limited watches sold out quite quickly. Banking on that renewed interest in Patek Philippe sports watches, the brand released another model later that year, the Jumbo Ref. 5065 Aquanaut which featured a 38mm steel case and rubber strap. Other Aquanaut references included the following:
A limited-edition model with a midsize case and a sapphire display caseback.
A quartz Aquanaut, which was later followed by the quartz ladies Aquanaut watches Ref. 4960 and 4961.
In 2006, the first-generation Aquanaut watch was retired. But, this was followed by a second-generation watch from the same line, introduced at the 2007 Baselworld fair. It featured a larger 40mm case, the new Caliber 324 movement, a rubber strap, and a new dial and clasp. On the other hand, the first-ever Aquanaut Chronograph with reference no. 5968 was introduced in 2018.
Almost three years later, the brand released seven new versions of the Aquanaut.
The New 2021 Versions of Patek Philippe Aquanaut
The launch of the new generation of Aquanaut watches follows the drop of four new Nautilus releases in April. Let’s take a look further into these new eye-catching references.
1. Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5269/200R-01
The new Aquanaut watch for ladies had an upgraded quartz movement, particularly the Patek Philippe caliber E 23-250 S FUS 24H, which features a dual time zone display. It has two central hour hands: a solid hand for the local time and a skeletonized hand for home time. But, what’s interesting with this new reference is the option to line up these hour hands to become one. In addition to that, there’s also the subtle day/night indicator at 6 o’clock. Other aesthetic features of the Ref. 5269 are the 18K rose gold and the 48-diamond setting in the bezel, which, overall, set the watch’s price at $40,216.
2. Aquanaut Luce Ref. 5268/200R-001
The other 18K rose gold Aquanaut Luce has a larger 38.8mm case that houses the caliber 26-330 S C automatic movement. It has a date and seconds display as well as a stop-seconds function for setting the time to the exact second. The dial is strikingly white which is further contrasted with luminous applied gold numerals. The bezel also has 48 diamonds with a total of 1.11 carats. It is up to 120m water-resistant and is presented on a new matte-white rubber strap. It retails for $49,914.
3. Aquanaut Luce Stainless Steel Ref. 5267/200A
Meanwhile, the stainless steel version of the Aquanaut Luce has three new interesting colors: black, white, and khaki green in a 38.8mm case. These are an update of the previous Ref. 5067 models and feature a bezel set with 48 diamonds and a matching rubber composite strap with a patented fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches. They run on the caliber E 23-250 S C quartz movement with sweep seconds and a date window display. Each retails for $20,108.
4. White Gold Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968G
The other new Aquanaut watch is reserved for men, which is the first-ever white gold reference from the line. It is available in either a khaki dial or midnight blue dial in a 42.2mm case and with matching integrated straps. The first steel Aquanaut Chronograph watch was launched in 2018 and the new references feature the same 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock and the rounded octagonal bezel. They are powered by the automatic caliber CH 28-520 C movement with a rare flyback function. These features hike up the price of these watches to $69,190.
The Aquanaut is often regarded as the little brother of the famous Nautilus. Both are sporty, but the former gives watch fans a more accessible luxury sports watch. While it’s the case, you can rest assured that it’s nothing short of the features a Patek Philippe watch is known for.
Which of these new Aquanaut releases is your favorite? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Also Read: 6 Most Expensive Wristwatches in the World
Outsourcing Technical Support: Your Company’s Secret Weapon in the Fight for the Gaming Market
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Roger Reynolds ends bid for John Boehner's seat in Congress
Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds, a frontrunner in the race to fill former House Speaker John Boehner's congressional seat, has dropped out of the race.
Reynolds, of Liberty Township, said he was unable to balance raising two teenage daughters with the needs of his campaign. He endorsed Tim Derickson, a state representative from Hanover Township -- one of the 14 other Republicans who had filed to run for Ohio's 8th District in Congress, which Boehner vacated this year.
"The balance of family responsibilities and commitment to the job is delicate for all parents, including elected officials," Reynolds said in an emailed statement late Friday afternoon. "When I made the decision to run 12 weeks ago, I was confident I could balance the family needs of raising two teenage daughters with the needs of the campaign and ultimately the responsibilities as congressman. I now realize a healthy balance is not possible and my family must take priority."
The timing of Reynolds' announcement left many Butler County Republicans stunned. Several mentioned they'd seen Reynolds at the Butler County GOP Christmas party Thursday night, and Reynolds tweeted a photo of himself there.
“This was just about as shocking as the news when John Boehner stepped down,” said Candice Keller of Middletown, who supports Derickson and is running for his seat in the Statehouse. “This really does change everything.”
Reynolds had emerged as a favorite to win the congressional seat, whose heavily Republican population is concentrated in Butler County. He had the support of many aligned with Boehner, who stunned Cincinnati and Washington when he announced his retirement Sept. 26, effective at the end of October.
And he nearly won the Butler County GOP's endorsement, receiving 59 percent of votes at the party's meeting this month. Candidates must receive 60 percent support for the party to endorse. Derickson finished second with 39 percent.
Even though Butler County has the highest concentration of the 8th District's voters, the split between Reynolds and Derickson jeopardized the county's ability to send one of its own to Washington.
With Reynolds out of the race, Butler County GOP Chairman Todd Hall urged local Republicans to throw support behind Derickson in the March 15 primary, which will essentially decide the race for Congress.
“Tim was born and bred in Butler County, and he truly understands our issues and concerns," Hall told The Enquirer. "Tim Derickson will make an excellent congressman."
In a statement accepting Reynolds' endorsement, Derickson said: "His focus, like mine, on the mounting national debt and the need for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment will continue to be a major focus of this campaign."
Another contender for the position, State Sen. Bill Beagle of Tipp City, remains committed to running.
"I have been busy spending one-on-one time with families, business owners and hardworking Ohioans across the district, listening to their concerns and frustrations," said Beagle in a statement Friday. "After months of these conversations, I am more enthusiastic than ever to go to Congress and fight on their behalf for the future of our great country.”
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DiverCity, a European magazine about inclusion and innovation, is a quarterly that was born in March 2018, based on an idea by Valentina Dolciotti and Tiziano Colombi. The founders’ aim is to collect in one magazine all the voices, passions, projects, initiatives, and opinions surrounding the subject of inclusion; to talk about every kind of diversity (lofty ambition) and not just those that are fashionable or the most ‘comfortable’ to talk about, and to do so by involving and giving voice to administrations, associations, organisations, bodies and companies.
At Angelini Pharma we proudly contributed to DiverCity explaining how plurality is, to us, the key to the cultural richness of a community and spreading the word about our thrilling Shadow Board experience.
Fondazione ONDA is the Italian National Observatory for Women and Gender’s Health, an accredited body, which collaborates with an extensive network of “Bollini Rosa” awarded hospitals and pays a particular attention to women’s health. Their work is based on a wide network of scientific societies, patients’ associations, and media, all involved in their projects.
In March 2021, Angelini Pharma obtained the Health Friendly Company award, as part of a network of 21 Italian companies that have distinguished themselves in ensuring the protection of the health of their employees or that have started a virtuous path in this sense.
Health Friendly Company is an initiative that offers a biennial recognition to companies that have demonstrated to care about the physical and mental wellbeing of women, showing the willingness to support them in the process of information and awareness on women's health, primary prevention, and mental health.
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Need help fixing a heavily infected xp os
Posted 12 January 2011 - 04:08 PM
I started by trying to install AVG, hoping I could get rid of a good amount of the stuff right off the bat with that. After dling the free version of AVG, it told me I needed to uninstall McAfee because it was interfering. I did this and then rebooted. Go to run the AVG installer, and what do you know, I get a pop up informing me the AVG file has been infected and the comp freezes.
This is where I'm at right now. I wanted to get some input from you guys before I try anything else and possibly screw things up more. So, what do you think my next step should be, try to dl the free AVG again in safe mode or something? As a side note, soooo happy I've switched to Ubuntu on my rig and don't have to deal with this shit on there.
Posted 12 January 2011 - 04:56 PM
It is possible to use stuff like sysinternals tools (I've posted them many times in these forums) and something like HiJack This, that will take a snapshot of running processes But formatting and re-installing is much more reliable, and 80% of the time is much quicker than tracking down every single running process. Also, it is possible to develop Windows Rootkits that can make this impossible, for all but the best security investigators.
If I planned on using a service like Netflix that requires secure authentication, linked to financial information, I'd definitely format and reinstall Windows.
EDIT: even if you do track every process, and confirm it is a legit running process, you'd still need to verify the executable to make sure it is original. To to that correctly, you'd probably need to verify it's MD5 hash signature vs. a known good executable.
Edited by tekio, 12 January 2011 - 05:00 PM.
Posted 12 January 2011 - 05:01 PM
Posted 12 January 2011 - 05:14 PM
Just boot up a copy of Ubuntu, Knoppix, etc.. and pop in a thumb drive or USB CD Burner. Be sure to scan all the saved files on a clean updated system though.
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|Distinguishing features:||German sport horse used for dressage, show jumping, eventing, show hunters, and combined driving.|
|Alternative names:||Zweibruecker (pl. Zweibruecken)|
|Country of origin:||Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, Germany|
|Common nicknames:||ZW, RPSI, PRPS|
|Horse Breeders' Association of Rhineland-Palatinate-Saar:||Breed standards|
|Rheinland-Pfalz Saar International:||Breed standards|
|Brand is two joined bridges under the crown placed on left hind leg.|
|Horse (Equus ferus caballus)|
The Zweibrücker (pl. Zweibrücken) is a type of German warmblood horse bred in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. Traditionally, the breeding of Zweibrücken was centered around the onetime Principal Stud of Zweibrücken but since 1977 has been under the jurisdiction of the Horse Breeders' Association of Rhineland-Palatinate-Saar (PRPS). The modern Zweibrücker is an elegant, large-framed, correct sport horse with powerful, elastic gaits suitable for dressage, show jumping, eventing and combined driving.
State Stud of Zweibrücken
The Rhineland-Palatinate state-owned stud facilities of Zweibrücken house the smallest number of state stallions in Germany, but the region's horse-breeding history is rich. The modern city of Zweibrücken, meaning "two bridges", was a county throughout the Middle Ages and then later on became a duchy of the Holy Roman Empire. The state stud was founded in 1755 by Duke Christian IV following a visit to England. While abroad he admired the refined, spirited English Thoroughbreds, as a breed less than 100 years old at the time. When Christian IV returned to Zweibrücken, he financed the establishment of "royal facilities" throughout the region, populating them with noble stallions and mares.
Christian IV's successor, Charles II August, continued to improve horse-breeding in politically influential Zweibrücken by decreeing that the horses bred there ought to be "good, handsome and useful". This goal was achieved to the effect of gaining the admiration of the King of Prussia, who purchased over 150 Zweibrücken stallions. These sires were sent to the Principal Stud of Trakehnen where the Trakehner was bred for use by the Prussian nobles.
In 1801, Zweibrücken was annexed by France, and the noble horses were moved to Rosiers aux Salines. However, Napoleon saw the stallion and mare herds at Zweibrücken Principal Stud re-established in 1806. The central facility and its many outposts and stallion depots were populated with more than 250 stallions and a herd of over 100 mares purchased from notable German breeding outfits, as well as fashionable Spanish horses and products of the formidable Austro-Hungarian empire. Less than a decade later, Zweibrücken was given to Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria, and Zweibrücken was retitled in 1890 as the Principal Royal Bavarian State Stud. During this period, large numbers of Anglo-Normans - Thoroughbred-influenced agricultural horses from France - and Arabians were stationed in Zweibrücken. The first organized breeding of Anglo-Arabian horses occurred at Zweibrücken during this time period. The region became widely known for its refined cavalry horses which combined the size and speed of the Thoroughbred with the more tractable temperament of the Arabian. By 1900, the Principal Stud of Zweibrücken comprised more than 250 head of breeding stock and young horses, 74 of which were state-owned stallions.
The first half of the 20th century was marked by increasing demands for a heavier all-purpose farm horse, which were used extensively in the first World War for pulling artillery wagons. Consequently, the refined riding horses were replaced by heavy warmbloods from Oldenburg. During World War II, the entire city was evacuated and the horses brought to Bavaria. Much of the city was destroyed, and the state stud facilities came under the jurisdiction of the newly-formed German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Nearly a quarter of the 58 stallions standing at Zweibrücken were draft horses.
Zweibrücken lost the status of Principal Stud - which keeps a herd of mares in addition to standing stallions - in 1960. As the demand for an athletic riding horse blossomed, the draft horse stallions were replaced by Trakehners. From 1966 to 1976, Trakehner stallions comprised half the stallion roster. Unlike most of the State Studs of Germany, the period for which Zweibrücken stood heavy warmblood stallions was brief; the chief focus of this region has been steadily focused on an elegant riding horse since its construction. Gradually, sires from Hanoverian and Holsteiner bloodlines joined the noble Trakehners, accelerating the local horse-breeding efforts towards the production of a warmblood riding horse.
Today many of the stallion depots and outposts lie in France, while others were purchased by separate entities. Most notable among these was the facility at Birkhausen, which was bought by the Trakehner verband and from which Abiza, dam of the Canadian-born Trakehner Abdullah, was sold. The grounds of the state stud host stallion parades and the month-long stallion performance test for the regional breeding association.
See also: studbook selection
Organized breeding through much of the history of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland was managed by the State Stud. The Horse Breeders' Association of Rhineland-Palatinate-Saar (PRPS) was formed in 1977 and directs the breeding of almost all horse breeds within the region. The breed with the largest population within the studbooks is the German Riding or Sport Horse, called the Zweibrücker. The PRPS cooperates with similar associations in Bavaria, Bad-Wurttemberg, and Saxony-Thuringia, collectively licensing and approving breeding stock.
Like other German Warmbloods, the breeding of Zweibrücken is characterized by stringent inspection criteria. Foals do not receive their papers until they are presented at a local foal show, at which judges may exclude any foal if it is markedly off-type. Along with their papers, the foals receive a brand on the left hind leg, just behind the stifle. Foal inspections also give an early indication of the quality of the sire, as well as which mares match best with him. At the age of 3, fillies may be upgraded from the foal register to the herd book through a process called Stutbuchaufnahmen or "Marebook Recording". There are several levels of mare book based on the quality of the mare and the completeness of her pedigree, which allows mares of unorthodox breeding to eventually become part of the breeding program. To be written into the herd book and thereby have registered foals, the mare is evaluated on her conformation and gaits. Mares which fail to meet the criteria may be placed in a lower mare book, or be denied altogether. Only mares in the highest mare books can produce breeding stallion sons.
While mares can be entered into the studbook at local shows, the process of having a young stallion approved for breeding is lengthy. Stallion candidates are often identified as foals, and at the age of 2 and a half the best colts attend the licensing in Munich, Bavaria. There they are evaluated along with stallion hopefuls - köraspirants - branded Bavarian Warmblood, Wurttemberger and Saxony-Thuringian, along with some representatives from other regions. As all of these regions have a common goal in warmblood breeding, they are judged to the same standard. They are evaluated in terms of their conformational correctness, type, gaits and ability free-jumping. The best young stallions receive a temporary license which is accepted by all of the south-German breeding associations. The stallion has a period of a few years during which he must prove himself in performance, and in this way he earns full approval.
This process is common to all German Warmbloods, and is quite similar to the studbook selection process used for other Warmbloods, as well.
The best way to identify a Zweibrücker is by the brand on the left hind leg. It features the two bridges of the city of Zweibrücken topped by a representation of the duke's crown. Otherwise, it is not possible to distinguish a Zweibrücker from a German Warmblood bred elsewhere based solely on appearance. All German Warmblood registries exchange genetic material in an effort to continuously improve their own horses.
Most Zweibrücken are middle-weight horses with "old style" examples heavier set than those deemed "modern" in type. The ideal height is 160 to 170 cm or 15.3 to 16.3hh at the age of 3, but deviations in either direction are not uncommon nor are they disqualifying. The most common colors are bay, chestnut, gray, and black, however several breeders of colored warmbloods have chosen to register their horses as Zweibrücken, so there are tobiano pintos and colors such as palomino, buckskin, and cremello.
The Anglo-Arabian ancestry of the Zweibrücker is found primarily in what remains of its old female families. Today, the Horse Breeders' Association of Rhineland-Palatinate-Saar is known for its liberal pedigree policies, accepting breeding stock from most other warmblood studbooks which are members of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses.
The breeding objective, based on market demands, is currently a horse suitable for dressage, jumping, and eventing, though combined driving is also mentioned. In North America, the breeding objective includes suitability for show hunter competition, as well.
Zweibrücken share the standard of German Riding or Sport Horse with their parallels in other regions. Ideally, the horse is characterized by a noble expression, with long-lined and correct conformation. The head is dry, expressive, and aesthetically appealing though need not have out of the ordinary refinement. The topline is long, generous, and slightly curved featuring a medium-length neck set on rather high, a stark, laid-back wither and long sloping shoulder. The loin is well-muscled, the croup is long, slightly tilted, and muscular. The horse stands on a foundation of dry, large joints and correct limbs ending in correct, hard hooves of sufficient size.
In motion the gaits are correct - no deviations when viewed from the front or rear - and expansive with a pure rhythm and suggestive of great work ethic. The qualities of freedom, elasticity, and power are paramount. The walk swings through the neck and back, while the trot is cadenced and powerful. Suspension and elasticity are effects of the ability of the horse's joints to store energy and absorb shock, thus are influential in soundness. The canter is important as an indicator of jumping suitability, and should be cadenced, balanced and powerful.
Zweibrücken, especially stallions, are typically evaluated over fences through free jumping, where the horse is let loose in a chute with specifically measured obstacles. This allows judges to draw conclusions about the horse's jumping abilities without pushing them too fast under saddle. Judges look for a horse which is capable of jumping, having an appearance of ease and confidence as he jumps, without any carelessness. The rhythm of the canter should remain unchanged while the horse adjusts his stride length to leave the ground from the correct place. The fore and hind limbs should be drawn up close to the body, which should pass close to the obstacle, while the spine forms a convex arc over the jump called "bascule".
As part of the approval process, stallions and often mares are evaluated in controlled conditions on their personality traits or "interior qualities". This information allows breeders to choose mates properly. The horses with the best marks for interior qualities have kind, personable temperaments, are uncomplicated to ride, strong-nerved and reliable but alert and intelligent. Another quality, called "rideability", is a measure of how comfortable and simple the horse is to ride. High rideability is coveted by amateur riders in particular.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International". RHPSI. http://www.rhpsi.com. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Pferdezuchtverband Rhineland-Pfalz-Saar e.V." (in German). http://www.pferdezucht-rps.de/. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Rhineland-Palatinate State Stud of Zweibruecken". State Studs of Germany. Eylers. http://www.horse-gate.com/landgestuete/cgi-bin/lgdcl.pl?zweibrucken&en. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ↑ "The Anglo-Arab". Breed Origins. Stablemade. http://horsecare.stablemade.com/_articles/angloarab.htm. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Statutes and Bylaws" (PDF). Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International. RHPSI. http://www.rhpsi.com/pdf/rpsi_bylaws.pdf. Retrieved 2008-02-18. | <urn:uuid:5b9f4ff8-1d0e-4c3f-9f9e-959b8e627c37> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.wikihorseworld.com/wiki/Zweibr%C3%BCcker | 2017-01-21T04:18:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280900.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00427-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.937192 | 3,035 |
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Fort Scott National Historic Site (FSNHS) personnel are collaborating to bring stories of indigenous tribe’s histories to Bourbon County.
“We want to help share the stories of tribal partners, a lot of it is the Osage Tribe,” said Carl Brenner, program manager for interpretation and resource management at the Fort. “We are trying to tell the story with the background of everything that was here in Kansas, the Fort is just a part. It’s a bigger story than Kansas and the Fort. It’s the story of the growing pains of a nation.”
The first program, in a series the Fort is bringing to Fort Scott, is this Saturday.
The series of events will be of authors, historians, artisans, and Native American Tribal members, which will continue through the fall of this year.
Colonialism and the Osage in Kansas
FSNHS is hosting historian and author, Dr. Tia Edwards, this Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to noon in the theater of the infantry barracks.
“She will discuss how nineteenth century U.S. Indian policy functioned as settler colonialism, displacing Indigenous nations across the eastern United States, including the Osage who were expelled from their Missouri homelands and confined to a reservation in Kansas,” Brenner said.
Dr. Edwards is a historian and director of the Kansas Studies Institute at Johnson County Community College, according to the press release.
Her book Osage Women and Empire was published by the University Press of Kansas in 2018. She is an officer in the Kansas Association of Historians (KAH) and the Kansas Association for Native American Education (KANAE).
She has collaborated on many projects including recording veterans’ oral histories, preserving the Quindaro ruins in Kansas City, KS and rematriating a sacred boulder in Lawrence to the Kaw Nation.
Indigenous Histories Series
The Fort is collaborating with local entities to bring the histories of indigenous peoples to Fort Scott. The Lowell Milken Center, Hedgehog INK bookstore and Fort Scott Community College is collaborating with the Fort for this series.
The Lowell Milken Center will have Billy Mills, an Oglala Souix, on April 12. Mills was a 1964 gold medal winner at the Tokyo Olympics, who inspired America with his win.
To view his story:
On April 15, Isaias Mc Caffrey, author of Last Stand at Rebel Creek: The Osage as Union Allies in Civil War Kansas will be at the Fort.
McCaffery is a professor of history at Independence Community College. His presentation explores the Osage tribe’s contributions to the Union Army cause in Kansas during the Civil War.
Wahzhazhe, the name the Osage people call themselves, will perform a contemporary ballet that tells their history from pre-contact years to present day, according to https://www.osageballet.com/. This event will be July 21-22 at the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College.
“From the hand-painted scenery, to the original score , which features the use of traditional drums, to the exquisitely detailed costumes, the world of the Osage comes to life in vivid color, a mesmerizing blend of historical accuracy and raw emotional symbolism,” according to its website.
In addition to the ballet, there will be an exhibit of historic photos of the Osage people.
This event is partially funded by Humanities Kansas. Donations for this project are welcome to the Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site.
Fort Scott National Historic Site: Part of the National Park System.
The FSNHS exhibit areas and visitor center are open daily from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.during the winter months, which ends March 31. Park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset.
To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.
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This is wonderful…Although it is sometimes painful to learn, We need to learn more history of those who were here before we immigrants arrived!! | <urn:uuid:99faac2f-6af3-4676-8c3b-802fd44519b7> | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | https://fortscott.biz/news/native-american-program-series-starts-march-18-at-fort-scott-nhs | 2023-03-21T02:12:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943589.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321002050-20230321032050-00227.warc.gz | en | 0.942576 | 930 |
The Woman of Kazuri & Their Beautiful Ceramic Story
Out of concern for the well-being of those living around her, Lady Susan initially hired two disadvantaged women to create sellable beads in a shed on her property in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. Here, on acreage formerly owned by Karen Blixen (whose pen name, Isak Dinesen, is
memorable to many from
Out of Africa fame), Lady Susan quickly realized a greater potential. So many women, most of them single mothers, needed steady work and a productive outlet to support their children with basic needs, such as money for food and fees for school supplies. The business was opened to many more women, who used clay from the area to produce these unique and beautiful beads.
Kazuri became a factory and expanded to employ over 120
women and men. With local unemployment at rates of up to 90 percent at times, one jobholder often provides for 15 or more other “extended family” members. Currently, the business supports around 400 employees.
Kazuri is a member of the
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exchange that empower producers and creates sustainable, positive change while delivering high quality products to the public
The production of quality products is maintained through rigorous training standards and a highly motivated management team.
In 2001, Mark and Regina Newman bought the company. Their goal has been to further increase the size of the company and to maintain its guiding philosophy — to provide positive employment opportunities for artistic, dedicated Kenyans.
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Livestock-associated Staphylococcus aureus in childcare worker.
Emerg Infect Dis 2011 Apr; 17(4):742-744
To the Editor: Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus sequence type (ST) 398 has primarily been reported as occurring among persons in contact with livestock, including swine and cattle (1,2). This association has given rise to the characterization of this strain as livestock associated (3). However, ST398 colonization or infection in persons lacking identified livestock-associated risk factors have been reported (4,5). We report ST398 colonization in a childcare worker in Iowa, USA.
Agriculture; Agricultural-workers; Children; Animal-husbandry; Animal-husbandry-workers; Farmers; Bacterial-disease; Bacterial-infections; Livestock; Livestock-industry
Tara C. Smith, 200 Hawkins Drive C21F GH, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
Emerging Infectious Diseases
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first, a few quick facts:
1. had my first GU of the season this morning. yucch. mango: just don't do it.
2. left just before 6, rode from my house to brighton and back, 50 miles.
3. dropped my chain twice and have shifting problems....back to the boys I must go.
4. seemed to be sharing the canyon with an inordinate amount of unfriendly people.
which leads me to today's subject: people who get out there and do things. I love them!
on my way home today I crossed paths with the July 24th Marathon runners. it was at the mile 18 marker I met the path, and I was catching the tail end of the runners. most of the runners were older or heavier, and none were moving too quickly. but they were moving. running. I have this fantasy that I'm a runner, that I can just leave my house in any kind of weather and run, run for miles and miles. it is complete fantasy. I think, perhaps, if I really committed to it, I could teach my body how to run. but for some reason I can't seem to make myself commit.
I have enormous admiration for runners. I want to be one. cycling seems like cheating, as I get to coast sometimes. and I can cover all those miles because often I'm not working that hard. runners, on the other hand, are always working. the best of them float, gliding along the surface, feet connecting with the ground only to bounce them back into the air. they are sleek, smooth, amazing machines.
but I reserve my highest admiration for the ones who struggle. the ones who are sweating and panting and moving at the speed of, well, me. today's runners comprised the elderly, the infirm, the overweight. and they were out there participating in life, challenging themselves, succeeding. these people inspire me much more than a lance armstrong or a tiger woods.
some mornings as I'm riding I see a woman on rollerblades coming down wasatch boulevard. she is middle-aged and not slender, and we exchange grins and hello's while I think about her commitment to health. she is out there, she is moving. and I find that those in her category are often more friendly than those at the more experienced end of the continuum.
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Converts task-returning asynchronous methods into methods that use the asynchronous programming model used in previous versions of ASP.NET and that is based on begin and end events.
Assembly: System.Web (in System.Web.dll)
Thetype exposes the following members.
|Equals(Object)||Determines whether the specified object is equal to the current object. (Inherited from Object.)|
|GetHashCode||Serves as the default hash function. (Inherited from Object.)|
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To handle asynchronous tasks in ASP.NET 4.5, you implement the logic to return a task as a TaskEventHandler delegate. This model of asynchronous task-based programming supersedes the model used in previous versions of ASP.NET, which bases all event handling on begin and end events. After you implement a TaskEventHandler delegate, you can then pass it to the EventHandlerTaskAsyncHelper constructor, which wraps the task-returning logic and converts the handler to the model that uses begin and end events. The class enables your TaskEventHandler object to be compatible with the ASP.NET page framework. When you call the AddOnPreRenderCompleteAsync method to process the task for an asynchronous page, you can use the BeginEventHandler and EndEventHandler properties to pass the converted begin and event handlers to the method.
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Dear Matchmaker Rabbi:
I’m in love with “The One.” He is a dream come true, but has been hurt badly by other women and has trust issues. He is afraid to show me he cares, thinking I will hurt his feelings. What should I do? I care for him so much.
— Where To Go Next?
Dear Where to Go Next?
I’m happy to hear you think you’ve found “The One,” but I’m concerned that you might be coming up with rationalizations to explain behavior on his part that is less than what you deserve. You deserve to be with someone who is as psyched, thrilled and jazzed about being with you as you are with him!
How do you know he is distant because he has “been hurt before” and not because he’s just not that into you? Did he tell you that, or are you trying to come up with “answers”?
Even if he is afraid to trust people — and hey, who isn’t afraid to trust? — if he really likes you, he will be actively trying to get over his fears. Is he at least taking small steps to build trust with you? Is he in therapy to work through his old heartaches? Is he talking with you about ways you two can build intimacy without triggering his fears?
If you answered “No” to all of those questions, please, for the sake of your own heart and dignity, move on. He’s either not that into you, or he’s not ready. Either way, you deserve more than that.
— The Matchmaker Rabbi
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The following table details the trading activities
(stock purchases, stock sales, and stock option exercises)
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
by insider Peters John N. since year 2005.
The trader's CIK number is 1551398.
At the time of this reporting, Peters John N. is the SVP - North America Operations of Triarc Companies Inc .
(stock ticker symbol TRY;TRY.B).
See this page for all insider trading activities at Triarc Companies Inc .
|Trade Date||Symbol||Company Name (Issuer)||Trade Type||Shares||Price ($)||Value ($)|
|2014-02-19||WEN||Triarc Companies Inc||Sale||176,357||9.47||1,670,100|
|2014-02-19||WEN||Triarc Companies Inc||Option Ex||176,357||5.03||887,604|
|2014-01-22||WEN||Triarc Companies Inc||Sale||34,629||9.20||318,586|
|2014-01-22||WEN||Triarc Companies Inc||Option Ex||34,629||8.86||306,812|
|2012-07-16||WEN||Triarc Companies Inc||Option Ex||8,232||.00||0|
Insider trading activities including stock purchases, stock sales, and option exercises listed in the above table cannot be completely guaranteed as to their accuracy. For more information regarding the trades made by Peters John N. (SVP - North America Operations of Triarc Companies Inc at the time of this reporting) see the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website. | <urn:uuid:6d2680ff-aa57-4f84-8f1f-df05819e88a3> | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | http://www.insider-monitor.com/trader/cik1551398.html | 2017-10-23T19:11:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187826283.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20171023183146-20171023203146-00352.warc.gz | en | 0.804734 | 359 |
Steamboat Area Ag Water Supply
Water Rights and Water Rights Opposition
The Catamount Metropolitan District owns senior irrigation and reservoir water rights in the high mountain valley of the Yampa River. BBA helps the Metro District document and account for their use of these valuable water right assets to maximize their beneficial use and preserve their value. When new water right plans are proposed that could affect the Metro District’s water rights, BBA is involved to negotiate terms and conditions that protect the Metro District, without standing in the way of their neighbors’ plans. BBA has developed an intimate knowledge of the hydrology, history and administration of the Upper Yampa Valley, which brings a beneficial holistic perspective to work performed. | <urn:uuid:f5c32d7e-cd08-4467-a167-3bdbeca88bc8> | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | https://www.bbawater.com/portfolio/steamboat-area-agricultural-water-supply/ | 2019-09-19T03:25:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573415.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919015534-20190919041534-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.942928 | 143 |
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Even if you never leave dry land you can still savour the joys of marina life: during the summer months the Princess Marina is a hot spot for Bermuda’s young, fashionable professionals. The weekly Marina Nights happy hour features features local live bands, with the not to be missed Bermuda Best Happy Hour. | <urn:uuid:8619cd6b-3183-4a56-9756-43ff03956787> | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | https://www.thehamiltonprincess.com/marina/ | 2022-11-28T19:25:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710534.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128171516-20221128201516-00260.warc.gz | en | 0.875635 | 365 |
Azamara Quest - Western Caribbean: Azamara Quest Cruise Review by WTRMDR
Overall Member Rating
Azamara Quest - Western Caribbean
Destination: Western Caribbean
EMBARKATION Our 13th cruise and this was by far the easiest (and quickest) embarkation we have ever had. The crew did a wonderful job of welcoming us aboard no more than 10 minutes from the time we got off the hotel shuttle bus.
EXPLORATION OF THE SHIP We explored the ship (easily done on a small ship). It is absolutely beautiful and so elegant and classy. My DH says she is "a classy Lady".
POOL ,Deck 9 As stated by an earlier poster, it is a small pool with two hot tubs surrounded by lots of lovely wooden chaise lounges with thick blue padded cushions and towels. There are several seating areas. The seating areas are very More similar to sitting on someone's back patio or in their sun room. Relaxing, and the chairs and tables are very tasteful. My one "negative" comment on the pool is that I wish there were a part of it slightly shallower (only by a few inches). Standing on my tiptoes I could barely keep my chin above water. (Okay, not their fault I'm only about 5'5"). We do water exercise at home and I had hoped to do some on board by couldn't manage it without setting my feet down. And if that is my only complaint, you can tell I'm NOT worried about it.
INTERNET ROOM ,Deck 9 We visited the internet room three times, and failed to find it operating successfully on any occasion. We do not have a laptop to take aboard with us (though I've heard others say they had better luck that way). Plus we were told that "if" the connection (which they had earlier in the evening) did get made, it would take approximately 8 minutes to "connect" ... 8 minutes being charged to you. Picky me - I objected to being charged approximately $5 IF we obtained a connection, before accessing anything.
SPA ,Deck 9 fwd Just past the internet room, is the small spa. We did not use the spa on the 5-night sailing, however we did use the spa pool area in front of the spa (accessible through the locker rooms in the spa), at a charge (it is available without charge to passengers making use of the spa treatments). Very relaxing.
SHOPPING, Decks 5 and 4 Two small shops on Deck 5. Typical shops on a ship, no particular bargains.
MOSAIC CAFE, Deck 5 This replaces the COVA cafe on Celebrity ships. Pastries, specialty coffees and small sandwiches are available. There are small tables set with tablecloths and arrangements of roses on the tables. A guitarist, and a very good harpist who also sang performed at the Mosaic Cafe. We spent time at the Mosaic every evening for a Cafe Mocha (very good) and had the opportunity to talk to various officers and crew while there.
CASINO LUXE, Deck 5 A small Casino - probably very adequate in most respects, however the lack of a crap table saved a few of us a lot of money. IMHO they would be better off getting rid of the video poker table (rarely occupied when I walked through) and putting in a crap table.
DINING Windows on Deck 10 is the casual buffet. The food was good. Yes, I've read the various postings about not having sanitizers available, but in all honesty, we travel with our own, and that did not effect us. The specialty restaurants were WONDERFUL. Yes, the service was somewhat slow (as another poster stated), but when dining in a top quality restaurant, who hurries?? They allowed us to eat at our own pace, without feeling rushed. The food was beyond fantastic. Prime C - the Kobe beef was "melt in your mouth" wonderful. Aqualina - we all (there were 4 of us) enjoyed our meal there and they make a chocolate soufflE (you can also request it in Prime C) that is really fantastic. Service in the Discoveries restaurant was extremely slow, more than 2-1/2 hours. It seemed that the waiters had been assigned too many tables to try and keep track of. Something that can be corrected easily. The food was good, not great. I ordered a chocolate martini as "dessert" when others at our table ordered their dessert and it did not arrive until after everyone else (table of 8) had received their desserts, eaten them, and left. Breeza (evening in Windows) was very good casual dining. We sat on the deck and enjoyed a wonderful dinner there. Sushi, pasta bar, stir fry, salad bar, and various other choices. The hamburger grill did a great job of fixing the burgers, hot dogs, nachos, fries, etc. The omelet station (as well as the pancake/waffle station) was great. My eggs were fixed exactly as ordered every time. I cannot comment on the juice bar as I never ordered anything from it. I will the next time.
STATEROOM/ SERVICE We did not expect perfection, but (as stated by another poster) we did expect more than we received. All minor matters, easily corrected. First, the thermostat was broken and our cabin (and everyone else we spoke with from the 8th level) was ice cold (okay, not "ice" but seriously, the thermometer on my travel clock showed it was 61 degrees). They did get that fixed in our cabin while we were on board. Our 'butler' was a sweetheart, but stayed constantly busy. The rose in the bathroom was beautiful when we arrived. Unfortunately it was dead by the next day. Evidently the 'butler' or her assistant did not realize you are supposed to put water in the vase. It was not replaced (I did not expect it to be on a 5-night cruise, however, it would have been a nice 'touch'). The balcony was adequate and the table and chairs of better quality than usually seen. The bed is very comfortable (pillow top). The pillows will be great for those who like soft pillows. Unfortunately for us, we prefer firm pillows, and none of the type offered were actually firm. They do offer a choice. The towels and washcloths are great. Very luxurious. The bath towel (bath sheet?) is absolutely huge! Will it come as a surprise that the shower stall is a bit ... small? But it works, and that is what counts. The shampoo and conditioner are nice. On a 5-night cruise I did not require replacement bottles, but I'm assuming that if we do, they will be provided.
SHORE EXCURSIONS This is an area I sincerely hope Azamara will improve. First, the excursions on the 5-night, and somewhat on the upcoming 14-night do not seem to be the 'step above' they advertise they are going to have. And they are very expensive. I have spoken with a number of people who did, or are planning to, book private tour companies because they can get more and pay less.
CREW Having cruised on Celebrity a number of times, and also having cruised with RCCL, HAL, NCL and MSC, I must say that the crew was some of the friendliest we have yet to meet. Even when seeing the crew members in town they were stopping to inquire how we were, what we were doing or if we needed anything. They were always smiling, always friendly.
DISEMBARKATION Disembarkation was smooth and fast, with only one problem. My DH had signed the necessary papers authorizing me to sign on his card, which has never given either of us a problem in the past. As we put our ship cards in the slot to show we were leaving the Quest, my card alerted a red light and I was told I would have to go to the Customer Relations desk. What?? My DH waited outside that area for me while I went back in, stood in line (with a number of other passengers who had the same experience) to learn that I (not DH) had failed to pay my bill! (All $63 of it). I explained that DH had signed the necessary paperwork (etc). They told me that for those of us signing the paperwork at the dock, there had been a "glitch" in the system at the dock when we boarded. Fortunately I had my credit card (same number) with me and did not have to get my husband back on board to bail me out! (Hmmmm. Would they have let me stay on board, do you think? Would I have had to wash a LOT of dishes?? Or would DH have bailed me out??)
Yes, we did have to disembark in Tampa, due to Tropical Storm Noel, but ... on a small cruise ship in bad weather, better safe than sorry. There were a lot of "rumblings" from passengers about the change, but those same passengers would have been equally upset if Azamara had insisted on taking us through the bad weather and high waves and someone had been injured (especially if it was them). Azamara allowed many people to use the ship to shore phones to make alternate flight or travel plans or advise those picking them up of the change. If Azamara had made the original air arrangements, they handled the change for the passengers. The bus ride to Miami was an event, in that our bus was 'getting' a flat tire (it wasn't flat ... yet ... but there was a definite "burn" smell, and the cords were showing through) and we exited the highway and pulled into a Walmart parking lot a block or so off the highway. Another bus stopped and picked up some of those on our bus who had the most need to arrive faster. A second bus was on the highway, empty, in case of trouble, and that bus arrived within 20 or so minutes and we were loaded up for the last leg of the trip. Putting a better spin on it ... it was a new bus with better seats. (Okay, I'm making lemonade).
Do we believe Azamara needs to make a few changes? Yes. Did we have a good time anyway? Yes. Will we cruise with Azamara again? Definitely yes. Less
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The New York Public Library’s Main Branch, known for the two stone lions that guard its imposing entrance, is about to undergo a $317 million renovation.
The library, located at 476 Fifth Avenue and popular among tourists, is one of the top research libraries in the US, drawing scholars from across the country, reports Efe news.
The renovation of the flagship building, which opened in 1911 and was constructed in the Beaux-Arts architectural style, will not be completed until late 2021.
Four years ago, when another renovation project was proposed, a group of scholars threatened to sue the library if it proceeded to remove its century-old book stacks and turn part of the research library into a circulating library.
The new renovation project is designed to increase the space available for research, exhibit and study rooms by 20 per cent, as well as adding a coffee house, shop, elevator and terrace.
The master plan, however, avoids the touchy issue of the stacks, which were installed in 1911 and do not meet modern preservation standards for temperature, humidity and fire safety.
The majority of the flagship library’s valuable holdings have been moved temporarily to the Bryant Park branch, with the collection from the Mid-Manhattan branch, which is undergoing a $200 million renovation, in the stacks.
New York Public Library president and CEO Anthony Marx said during a recent public workshop that the institution’s administration would take its time in deciding the fate of the stacks.
Marx said that even if books were housed at another branch, the average delivery time was just 27 minutes.
The New York Public Library chief said, moreover, that an agreement had been reached with the libraries at Harvard, Columbia and Princeton Universities, giving patrons access to 7 million additional items.
Of the $317 million going into the renovation project, $144 million was spent over the past decade, with most of the funds coming from gifts to the library system.
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Google has announced that it plans to roll out a number of improvements to its Safe Browsing service in the coming weeks. The upgrades will warn users about a wider variety of unwanted software, in addition to the warnings they see regarding phishing pages, malware, and other threats.
Safe Browsing is a Google technology that provides lists of URLs for web resources that contain malware or phishing content. Google Chrome, Apple Safari and Mozilla Firefox use the lists from the Safe Browsing service for checking pages against potential threats.
The improvements will reduce installs of 'piggybacked' software, adware and browser toolbars, and apps that spy on a user's internet browsing traffic or send information back to a server without consent.
Moheeb Abu Rajab and Stephan Somogyi, from Google’s Safe Browsing team, said in a post: "Unwanted software is being distributed on web sites via a variety of sources, including ad injectors as well as ad networks lacking strict quality guidelines. In many cases, Safe Browsing within your browser is your last line of defense."
In a bid to alleviate fears that the upgraded service might be used to prevent rival software from being installed, the staffers added that the team’s mandate “remains unchanged” and they were exclusively focused on protecting users from threats.
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