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Cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is a type of surgery used to change a person’s appearance to achieve what they perceive to be a more desirable look.
In certain situations cosmetic surgery may be needed for functional reasons. For example, breast reduction is sometimes used to alleviate back or neck pain.
Cosmetic surgery is different to reconstructive plastic surgery, which is a type of surgery used to repair damaged tissue following injury or illness.
Having cosmetic surgery is a major decision. It can be expensive, time consuming and the results can't be guaranteed.
Sometimes, people feel that having cosmetic surgery will help to solve a problem in their life and will make their life better.
It's important to ask yourself why you want to have cosmetic surgery. It's a good idea to discuss your plans with your doctor before going ahead with treatment. If you decide to have surgery, be absolutely sure about your reasons for wanting to have it.
Cosmetic surgery is rarely available through the NHS. There must be a major physical or psychological reason for needing the surgery.
In rare cases, a clinical commissioning group (CCG) may decide that cosmetic surgery is required to improve a person's health, although NHS resources are limited and waiting times are usually long. For this reason, most people pay to have cosmetic surgery privately.
Read more about the availability of cosmetic surgery.
If you decide to have cosmetic surgery, it's important that the surgeon and other healthcare professionals carrying out the procedure are fully qualified and experienced in the type of procedure you're having.
You should discuss the procedure in detail with your surgeon. Ask as many questions as you need to so that you're fully aware of what the procedure involves, how it will be carried out, what the results will be and whether there will be any after effects.
There are many different types of cosmetic surgery procedure. Some of the most common include:
Read more about common cosmetic surgery procedures.
A popular alternative to cosmetic surgery are non-surgical cosmetic procedures. These can change a person’s appearance using things like injections and lasers.
Common non-surgical procedures include:
However, there is little regulation of these procedures and many don't require the person performing them to have any medical qualifications.
Read more about common non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
As with all types of surgery, cosmetic surgery can sometimes go wrong and the results may not be what you expected.
If you've had cosmetic surgery and you're not happy with the results, or you think that the procedure wasn't carried out properly, take up the matter with your surgeon through the hospital or clinic that referred you.
If you wish to take the matter further, you can contact the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC is a regulatory body that all hospitals and clinics providing cosmetic surgery must be registered with.
Practitioners of non-surgical procedures do not currently need to be registered with the CQC or any other regulatory body, so if you have an issue it's best to take it up with the person who carried out the procedure or the clinic where it was performed.
There are many different types of cosmetic surgery procedure and it's important to find out as much as possible about any procedure you're considering.
Information about the following common surgical procedures can be found below:
You can also read about the general risks of cosmetic surgery.
Breast augmentation or enlargement is a procedure used to increase breast size with implants. It's the most common cosmetic procedure carried out in the UK.
Breast implant surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic. This means you will be asleep and unable to feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure.
The procedure starts with your surgeon making an incision (surgical cut). Your surgeon will discuss with you the exact location of the incision before the procedure. It will depend on the shape and size of your breasts and where you would like the scars to be.
After the incision has been made, the implants can be fitted. The implant can either be positioned between your breast tissue and your chest muscle or behind your chest muscle. In some cases, the surgeon is able to place the implant partly behind the breast and partly behind the muscle. Your surgeon will be able to offer advice about the position that is best for you.
Once the implants are in place, the incisions are sealed using stitches, which will usually be covered with a dressing.
Breast implant surgery is sometimes carried out as day surgery, which means you will be able to go home the same day. However, if the operation is scheduled late in the day, you may need to stay in hospital overnight. Depending on the procedure you are having, the operation should take between 60 and 90 minutes.
If the stitches used aren't dissolvable, they will be removed after seven to 14 days. Some surgeons recommend wearing a tight-fitting sports bra 24 hours a day for up to three months following breast surgery.
Most breast implants last about 10-15 years, after which time further surgery may be needed to replace them.
As well as the general risks of surgery (see below), risks of having breast implants include:
You should contact your surgeon or doctor if you are concerned about your implants. Further surgery may be needed to replace it if there's a problem.
Read more about the risks of breast implants and PIP breast implants.
Female breast reduction is an operation to reduce the weight and volume of a woman's breasts. It's usually done under general anaesthetic.
Most breast reduction surgery begins with the nipple, which is moved to its new position, usually while still attached to the blood supply. If you have extremely large breasts, the nipples may be removed and repositioned as a skin graft.
Excess skin and breast tissue are then removed. The remaining breast tissue is reshaped to create smaller and more elevated breasts.
The procedure takes between two and four hours. You are usually required to stay in hospital for one or two nights. The stitches will normally be removed between 10 to 14 days after the operation.
As well as the general risks of surgery (see below), risks of female breast reduction include:
Read more about the risks of female breast reduction.
Male breast reduction is used to reduce the size of enlarged male breasts (known as gynaecomastia) if lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly, haven't helped.
The procedure is usually carried out using a general anaesthetic.
During the operation, the surgeon makes an incision around the nipple and excess fatty tissue is sucked out. If there is a lot of tissue to remove, cuts may extend down the chest and the nipples may need to be repositioned.
The operation usually takes about 90 minutes. You will be required to stay in hospital overnight.
If non-dissolvable stitches are used, these will need to be removed after seven to 14 days. An elastic garment also needs to be worn for one to four weeks after the operation to encourage your skin to heal properly around the affected area.
As well as the general risks of surgery (see below), risks of male breast reduction include:
Ear reshaping surgery, also known as otoplasty or pinnaplasty, is used to improve the appearance of the ears and make them as symmetrical as possible.
Surgery involving older children and adults can be carried out under local anaesthetic. This means the affected area is numbed. Younger children may need a general anaesthetic.
During surgery, a small cut is made behind the ear to expose the ear cartilage. The cartilage is repositioned and shaped by removing small pieces, then scoring and stitching the remaining structure into the desired shape and position.
The length of time it takes depends on the complexity of each case. However, the procedure generally takes one to two hours. If local anaesthetic is used, you will usually be able to go home the same day. An overnight stay in hospital may be required if general anaesthetic is used.
The stitches are removed five to 10 days after surgery and you will need to wear a head bandage during this time to support the ears in their new position.
As well as the general risks of surgery (see below), risks of ear reshaping surgery include:
Read more about the risks of ear reshaping surgery.
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is used to remove excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids to get rid of hooded eyelids or eye bags.
Both upper and lower eyelid surgery can be carried out under local anaesthetic or general anaesthetic. General anaesthetic is often preferred if both the upper eyelids and lower eyelids are being corrected.
During surgery on the upper eyelids, the surgeon makes an incision along the eyelid crease in the natural skin fold of the eyelid and removes unwanted skin, fat and muscle. The surgeon then closes up the incision, which will hide the scar in the natural fold of the eyelid.
During surgery on the lower eyelids, the surgeon moves or removes fat from the bags under the eyes either through an incision made just below the lower lashes or an incision made on the inside of the eyelid. A small amount of skin may also be removed, but the muscle that closes the eyelid is preserved.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery takes between one and two hours. If local anaesthetic is used, you can usually go home the same day as the operation. If general anaesthetic is used, you will need to stay in hospital until the effects wear off.
The surgeon will normally apply suture strips to support the eyelids after surgery, these are usually removed after three to five days.
As well as the general risks of surgery (see below), risks of eyelid surgery include:
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has more information on eyelid surgery.
A rhytidectomy, or 'facelift', is a procedure used to reduce flabby or sagging skin around the face and neck. The procedure is usually carried out under general anaesthetic.
There are many different kinds of facelift, but generally incisions are made above the hair line at the temples, extending under and behind the ear and into the hairline. The skin is then pulled backwards and upwards before being stitched into its new position.
At the end of the operation, the surgeon closes up the incisions with stitches and applies a dressing to protect the area where the incisions were made
The procedure can take up to six hours to complete and an overnight stay in hospital is usually required.
Most surgeons will bandage the face to minimise bruising and swelling. These bandages will stay on for one or two days and the stitches are removed after seven to eight days.
As well as the general risks of surgery (see below), risks of facelifts include:
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has more information on facelifts.
Liposuction is used to remove unwanted body fat.
Most liposuction operations are performed under general anaesthetic. For treatments on the lower parts of the body, an epidural anaesthetic may be used. This numbs the lower part of the body while you are awake.
The surgeon usually begins the operation by injecting a liquid solution into the area being treated. This fluid helps to reduce the risk of problems like bruising and bleeding.
The surgeon then makes a small cut in the skin. If the area being treated is large, several cuts may have to be made.
A suction tube attached to a specialist vacuum machine, is then inserted into the cut. This loosens the fat in the area being treated and then sucks it out.
This procedure usually lasts between one and four hours. You will have to stay in hospital overnight if general anaesthetic is used.
After the procedure you will be fitted with an elasticated corset or bandages for the treated area. This helps to reduce swelling and bruising, and it should be worn for several weeks after the operation. The stitches will usually be removed after about seven days.
As well as the general risks of surgery (see below), risks of liposuction include:
Read more about the risks of liposuction.
A rhinoplasty, or 'nose job', is a procedure used to reshape the nose.
There are a number of different types of nose reshaping operation. The exact procedure will depend on the aim of the treatment. The operation may take place under a general or local anaesthetic.
The two main techniques used are called 'open' or 'closed'. Open means that some or all of the cuts are made outside the nose, whereas closed means all the cuts are made inside the nose.
A nose reshaping operation normally involves separating the soft tissue that lies on top of the nose from the bone and cartilage underneath. Depending on the operation, the surgeon might break the nose bone and reposition it, and/or reshape the cartilage.
Nose reshaping surgery generally takes around two hours.
After the operation, it's likely you will need to wear a protective splint over your nose for a few weeks. Stitches inside your nose will probably be dissolvable and will not need to be removed. Your surgeon will advise you about when any stitches outside your nose need to be removed.
As well as the general risks of surgery (see below), risks of nose jobs include:
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has more information on nose reduction and nose augmentation.
An abdominoplasty, or 'tummy tuck', is a procedure used to alter the shape of the abdomen (tummy area) by removing fat and excess loose skin, usually if lifestyle changes like healthy eating and dieting are unsuccessful.
There are two types of tummy tuck, called 'partial' and 'full'. These operations will usually be carried out under a general anaesthetic.
In a partial tummy tuck, the surgeon makes a large incision across the lower abdomen. They then separate the skin from the abdominal wall, remove excess fat and cut away the excess skin. The remaining skin is then pulled together and stitched.
For a full tummy tuck, the surgeon makes an incision across the lower abdomen, just above the pubic area. They then make a second incision to free the belly button from the tissue that surrounds it and they separate the skin from the abdominal wall.
The surgeon then pulls down the abdominal muscles and stitches them into their new position, removes fat deposits and cuts away the excess skin. A new hole is cut for the belly button, and it is stitched back into place. Finally, the surgeon pulls the remaining skin down and stitches it together.
The length of the operation will depend on the extent of the surgery, but it could take up to three hours.
After the procedure, you will need to stay in hospital overnight. The stitches will be removed after seven to 14 days and you will need to wear a supporting corset for one to four weeks to encourage your skin to heal properly around the affected area.
As well as the general risks of surgery (see below), risks of tummy tucks include:
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has more information on abdominal reduction.
As with any type of surgery, cosmetic surgery has associated risks and complications. The degree of risk depends on whether the surgery is in a small or large area, the level of experience of the surgeon and the overall health of the person having the procedure.
General complications from cosmetic surgery can include:
There is also a risk that your expectations of surgery do not match what is realistically achievable, so it's important to discuss these issues in detail with your surgeon before giving your consent to surgery.
You should have follow-up appointments after surgery so your recovery can be monitored.
If you have any concerns regarding your recovery from a surgical procedure, such as pain, swelling, discharge or any other unexpected side effects, speak to your surgeon, doctor or healthcare team immediately.
All private companies that provide cosmetic surgery must register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Always ask to see the company’s registration before agreeing to have cosmetic surgery at a private hospital or clinic.
The CQC inspects all cosmetic surgery providers and reports on their findings.
The cost of private cosmetic treatment can vary depending on where you have treatment and the type of procedure being carried out.
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Edouard Manet was from Paris. His father was a high-ranking government official. The School of Fine Arts did not at all correspond to the moods of the artist, although the teacher was the famous artist-academician Tom Couture.
The master wanted true daylight in his paintings. And he wanted to write about real life, which raged around him. Because of his disagreement on this issue, quarrels and conflicts took place with the teachers. Pictures of Edward Manet are filled with phantasmagoria of light and color. It can convey crystal flowing luster.
Make glow colors and lace. To fruit But most of all, he gives the audience an idea of the mysterious depth of the human soul. Especially passionately and with enthusiasm, he draws captivating images of girls. And this is always on his central plane.
Edward Manet has a special method of mirror reflection, with the help of which he can split the image he created in the picture. It seems that time is not subject to this image, because it is in current by life. This duality, a unique combination of instantaneousness and eternity, is one of the main features of the works of the artist Edward Manet. He had an idea about writing a series of works devoted to the seasons. The characters were to be his four friends. But it turned out only two canvases. It is spring and autumn. Allegory of spring and autumn is depicted in the paintings of the model.
In the painting “Autumn” the right to pose for the great artist was given to Marie Laurent. In this work, all the fullness of life is felt. When the viewer looks at this picture, he wants to live and create more. As pupils, he taught his daughter-in-law Berthe Morisot and Eva González, a French artist and graphic artist. Death found Manet in Paris in 1883. | <urn:uuid:1fb5a8b5-80d1-42aa-a86d-59573f22a48f> | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | http://en.opisanie-kartin.com/description-of-the-painting-by-edward-manet-autumn/ | 2019-02-20T20:25:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247496080.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20190220190527-20190220212527-00151.warc.gz | en | 0.980398 | 394 |
Epic days in the saddle and an eye on the clock. For sportives and rides when you want nutrition and other essentials within easy reach a top tube bag is a practical solution.
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Hey jgpaiva, this one is for you
This plugin displays a list of active processes and allows user to kill the selected process. Should work on 2K/XP/Vista. Haven't tried on the 9x systems. Actually haven't tested it much at all....so please report bugs.
It's actually pretty simple to do by following this article: A Safer Alternative to TerminateProcess()
Thought about extracting the icons from the EXE instead of showing a generic one for all processes, but the SDK currently only allow icons by filenames. So I would have to save all icons to disk and pass them to the host (kind of troublesome). EDIT: DONE, thanks to mouser's suggestion!
Extract the zip file to the farr2 plugins directory then reload the plugins from the plugins listing screen.
v0.0.0.1 (July 6th, 2007)
v0.0.0.2 (July 6th, 2007)
[NEW] Added Option to Extract and Display Processes Icons -- (might have slight performance decrease)
v0.0.0.3 (July 6th, 2007)
[NEW] Added process id and process owner to the status bar text
[FIX] Plugged a handle leak
Comments and constructive criticisms are welcome!
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There is so much to do and see in this city but I’m not here to tell you about all the usual suspects and guide-book top 10 like a true “well traveled friend” I want to tell you about some of the less spoken about location yet not less incredible.
I will probably want to add and change and improve on all the below as time goes on but this is my here and now.
Bangkok the Best Bits
I sort of feel like this place should be obligatory for anyone visiting Thailand. It’s a cultural goldmine. It’s really shabby around the edges and this actually made feel a little sad I’m not going to lie. The museum is spread over a number of annexes with different themes from Royal carriages to Buddhist sculpture and traditional Thai instruments. You will honestly sounds like a total Thai aficionado once you leave this place. If you want to find a good way to get here its really close to the public Charo Praya express boat which is worth all the 50c you pay for it too. Pictured “The Red House” and my future bed!
I make a personal bee line for the zoo in most of the city’s that I visit. Two reasons, I think it gives you an interesting insight into just how humane the country really is and I just love all the crazy animals up close. Bangkok Zoo is safari style and pretty relaxed in terms of animal enclosure ha! sums up Thailand very well I think. Camels, cranes and some weird looking lizards were some of the animals just roaming around. There is a giant lake with row boats and pedal’s for rent. A nice break from the traffic and walking distance from one of the most amazing palaces. More below….
This is advertised as the worlds largest teak wood mansion. I just loved it here. The stately old world glamour, the wiff of royalty and of course teak wood. The house is full of Thai royal history and an amazing collection of old photographs. The antique furniture, fabrics and ceramics and stunning too this place is well worth a visit. Be warned there is a strict dress code here as this was once a royal residence so bring your sarong and cover your shoulders.
Spiritual Calm. This is the best way to describe Face Bangkok. This oasis right in the midst of the busy district is fabulous. Lush tropical gardens, beautiful carved wood benches, sweet-scented flowers and cocktails! Face encompasses two restaurants a cocktail bar and spa although just 10 minutes in the garden feel like a mediation session in itself.
Thais are great lovers of any kind of market but especially night markets. Personally Rot Fai is my favorite. Firstly because it is a night market so you don’t have to melt in the mid day heat and secondly because it just had so many crazy, unique and beautiful things. Vintage Cadillac and a cocktail (there is that word again eek) anyone? I have never left here empty-handed. IMPORTANT NOTE: Rod Fai market has moved to a new location at Srinakarin Soi 51, just behind Seacon Square. Best way to get there is via taxi – all drivers should know Seacon Square.
This is officially a day trip out of the city there is so much to see and do and even a stunning place to stay The Bangkok Tree House a truly “green ” hotel. The area is referred to as the “green lung” of Bangkok and after a days cycling around this beautiful floating jungle you really feel like your lungs are a little greener. Wildlife, temples, incense makers, orchards and floating markets. A sensory overload. I promise to write a much more in-depth post about this amazing location in the future. Link coming soon.
Bangkok is famed for its vast shopping centers from the electronic meccas of MBK and Pantip Plaza to the glitzy Siam Paragon housing Hermes, Vuitton and Chanel boutiques amongst many others. The newest addition is Asiatique. Located outside of the frenetic spaghetti junctions of Siam, Asiatique is housed in the renovated old Dutch shipping warehouses of South bangkok. They operate a free boat service to get your there and its well worth an evenings visit. The market place is filled with small independent traders selling pottery, jewelry, crafts, antiques and clothing. A great place to catch up on souvenirs, eat great food and even ride a giant ferris wheel. You can see more about Asiatique in my post here. Open every evening from 4PM till late. | <urn:uuid:d05c569c-6c25-4f64-a37a-37af01b0c518> | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | http://www.mywelltraveledfriend.com/exploring-bangkok-the-best-bits/ | 2017-12-18T20:39:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948623785.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20171218200208-20171218222208-00794.warc.gz | en | 0.943539 | 961 |
Technologies are magical. We do not just utilize them, we live them. When it comes to the automotive industry, each day turns out to be a remarkable one with disruption experienced through new technology. Blockchain, a fairly new technology to have entered the automotive industry is all set to be a game changer for several use-cases by the year 2021. According to IBM institute’s report, it is predicted that nearly 62% of the automotive industry will make use of blockchain technology.
Right from advancing new business models, reward programs and rentals, to changing the nuances of automotive industry’s manufacturing supply chain, there’s no denying that Blockchain is the new black and the new disruptive force. Read on to know the ways in which it is transforming Automotive industry.
Creating a Connected Supply Chain
It is possible to implement blockchain technology to every facet of the supply chain right from product inception and designing to distribution development and financing. Blockchain connects automotive supply chain with manufacturer of automotive organizations enabling them to track, sell, and pay for goods as soon as they reach the destination.
To start with, it is possible to capture, store and update the data through blockchain. The members who are a part of blockchain network can also view and verify the data. Thereafter, one can initiate the payment processing through smart contracts.
Optimizing the Automotive Manufacturing Process
Often, it is challenging for manufacturers to predict recalls, demand spikes etc. They’re always on the lookout for a technology which is intuitive and helps them to manage their manufacturing schedules. Through blockchain, it is possible to create a distributed ledger which contains bills of quality inspections undertaken during the manufacturing process, bills of vehicle components lading and WIP information of vehicle assembly. It also helps the manufacturers to track the parts in real-time.
Vehicle Parts Verification & Tracing
Information pertaining to vehicle parts including manufacturing date, manufacturer etc. can be captured and stored on blockchain. It also tracks the journey of parts change right from the manufacturer to the end customers enabling stakeholders including customer, manufacturer and service center to verify and trace vehicle parts.
A blockchain-driven system gives a unique id to every part manufactured which has important data like ownership-related information and manufacturing date. Whenever there are accidents or mishaps, blockchain helps the authorities to find out about the root cause the individual responsible behind the damage enabling them to settle disputes.
Finance & Auto Leasing
Last, but not least, blockchain also plays a significant role in empowering Dealer Management Systems and keeps data risks in the leasing sector at bay. When it comes to leasing a vehicle to the customer, it connects entities and enables communication between them in a secure way. This includes performing KYC customer checks (credit and license check) before leasing a vehicle, storing contracts and leasing agreements as well as enabling automated payments as soon as the customer returns the vehicle.
Leverage the Potential of Blockchain for Your Automotive Business through AutoFacets
As the automotive industry is in the nascent change in terms of implementing blockchain technology, it might take some time for industries to embrace it on a full scale. However, if you wish to have an edge above your competitors, the experts at AutoFacets would love to shape blockchain strategies for your business. Drop an email to us on email@example.com and find out about the ways in which we can help. | <urn:uuid:8b054930-f748-4f56-8be2-bb75c1400c5d> | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | https://www.autofacets.com/insights/blockchain-is-the-new-black-know-how-blockchain-technology-is-transforming-automotive-industry/ | 2023-03-27T22:42:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948708.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327220742-20230328010742-00649.warc.gz | en | 0.937718 | 691 |
JamPlay Review (2019) – Effective for Learning Guitar?
If you ever thought about picking up a guitar and learning a few songs to impress the opposite sex, you should know that that’s been done before. In fact, your grandparents probably did that and their parents too before them.
As technology progressed and instruments became more available to the masses, simply learning some cheesy licks and chords is no longer enough to stand out.
On the other hand, if you’re serious about learning an instrument, the guitar remains one of the most popular and most versatile string instruments in existence.
You can go the traditional route and take music lessons, try your luck at getting into a conservatory, or learn on your own like millions of other successful guitarists before you, with a bit of help from some professionals, such as those that you can find on JamPlay.
JamPlay - Overview
One of the world’s largest and most popular online guitar learning platforms, JamPlay caters to everyone from complete beginners to advanced guitarists.
The platform contains thousands of lessons, tens of teachers, and immense libraries, all with high-end video production that allows students to better understand the instrument and how to get good at it.
JamPlay says that it covers 19 genres in total. While that may be true, not all genres are represented equally on the platform. For example, blues comes with 24 courses and 837 total lessons. This covers everything you need to know to start playing blues and more.
On the other end of the spectrum, you’ll find genres like reggae, funk, and gospel with just one or two courses each. Even genres like metal feel underrepresented in comparison to blues or rock (579 lessons and 27 courses). There are only 12 metal courses and about 245 lessons – who knows, maybe they think metal is not as popular.
Celtic guitar is another genre that comes with just a single course and only 23 lessons to its name. This is surprising given the rising popularity of acoustic-themed guitar playing, and especially since pop music receives the attention of three courses and 71 lessons.
Country is another genre on the rise but seems somewhat underwhelming in terms of materials on JamPlay. The genre has just seven courses so far and around 156 lessons. That’s less than the number of courses and lessons available for fingerstyle guitar and rock, and just slightly above folk guitar content.
That said, there’s a separate section for bluegrass which is categorized as a country sub-genre. This section contains an additional five courses and 99 lessons, which you may add to the total of country-style guitar courses.
In the end, there will always be discrepancies like these between genres for most guitar learning platforms. JamPlay is not an exception. Anyone may feel slighted if their preferred genre is underrepresented, but I’d advise you to hold your horses and don’t go anywhere. There are other things on JamPlay worth your attention.
The difficulty progression on JamPlay is not the best, to be completely honest. Because there’s so much stuff to assimilate on the platform, coupled with many genres, styles, techniques, and songs, there’s no real feel of a difficulty progression.
You’re really left to your own devices on JamPlay, which can be a great thing if you’re an intermediate to advanced guitarist, but as a beginner, you may be a bit overwhelmed. Or at least tempted to skip ahead a few essential steps in your development.
That said, there is in fact a beginner-dedicated platform. This contains 21 beginner courses with a total of 664 lessons that take you from the most essential fundamentals to everything you need to know to start playing songs.
There’s a good amount of information on how to tune your guitar, how to figure out the proper hand posture (left and right), how to read sheet music, how to connect chords to scales, and some simplified music theory so that you can understand what it is you’re playing along to.
The attention to detail regarding time signatures, optimized practice routines, rhythm vs lead concepts, etc. is beyond reproach. You can start from scratch or fill in the gaps if you’re a self-taught guitarist with lots of questions.
I should also point out that the lessons are split between basics, acoustic, and electric guitar lessons. This makes it even easier to apply the knowledge and follow along.
The problem really concerns those that have taken everything the beginner lessons have to offer and mastered them. Now you’ll want to learn some songs or practice some advanced techniques correctly. Maybe even learn more about music theory.
Unfortunately, JamPlay doesn’t offer separate curriculums for intermediate and advanced players. What they do offer are songs, styles & genre courses, and master class lessons, all in dedicated website sections. The thing is that you will have to sift through all those courses and pick them out one by one based on the indicated difficulty level.
It doesn’t happen automatically like getting new course suggestions or getting redirected to a specific style page or song tutorial after you’re done with your beginner training. At the end of the day, this won’t be an excruciating process, but things could’ve been simplified in the interest of saving time.
The Master Class section contains lessons by some of the most prolific guitarists, solo artists, and band members. Think of it as an ‘in the style of.’ Some of these courses are more approachable than others, but the majority of them will require a good grasp of music theory, knowledge of the fretboard in any tuning, and sometimes even an extra string on the guitar.
In the Live Courses section, things are once again structured, with the courses arranged by difficulty from easiest to hardest. You can take specific courses too, most of them spanning the course of 10 weeks. As a member, you’ll gain access to all current, past, and upcoming lessons.
There’s also an archived section of the Live Courses which contains all past courses archived in full. The best thing about live courses is that you can interact with the instructor either via chat or by calling. Although, that does cost extra if you’re not a Year Pro member.
Video Production Value
If you’ve read any of my past reviews then you know that I value the audio video quality on any blog, YouTube channel, or e-learning platform that teaches an instrument. When it comes to JamPlay, the production value is through the roof.
Not only are even some of the oldest uploaded videos high quality, but the platform now offers a bunch of 4K videos too. How cool is that? Most of the courses also feature up to six camera angles so that you can see everything the teacher does on the guitar.
The correct positioning of each finger, the picking pattern, any tricks of the trade for switching between chords or scales, a clear representation of the fretboard, and anything else you need to follow along. What’s even cooler is that some courses offer camera angles from the guitarist’s perspective.
You’ll be able to use those and compare to your own posture to see what you’re doing wrong. Now on to the video player itself.
You’ll have the ability to change the playback rates. These are for 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100% of the original recording speed. As a member, you’ll also be able to loop sections of the video that you find challenging or that you just love to practice to. Bookmarks are also available and you can customize titles for easier recognition.
Scale information, comments, notes, a progress bar, theme information – all of these and more are included in the JamPlay embedded player, whether you’re taking a video course or watching a song tutorial. This will make it very easy to switch between scales, modes, techniques, and styles so that you can pick up skill faster.
Last but not least, you should know that all videos are offered in multiple resolutions. This way you won’t be hindered by your device if you want to learn. Want 4K quality? No problem. Have a bad connection and want something that streams faster? That’s covered too.
Your Guides Through the Journey
In terms of the notoriety of the instructors, or perhaps you’re not totally buying the JamPlay instructors’ 5,063 years combined playing and teaching experience as advertised, here are just some of the names you’ll see featured: Andy James, Pete Griffin, Tosin Abasi, Bumblefoot Flattus Maximus, Lita Ford, Steve Smyth, Glen Drover, just to name a few.
At the time of writing this review, JamPlay has a list of 122 guitar teachers, of which some are actual life-long teachers and others are accomplished artists that can offer unique explanations of music theory, composition, styles, and so much more.
None of the teachers on JamPlay need any more validation. Another cool thing is that you can browse courses and lessons by teachers too. They are separated into sections for acoustic and electric guitar, with some of them obviously offering unique lessons on both instruments. Bass instructors belong to a separate category that’s well represented by names like Billy Sheehan, David Ellefson, Robbie Merrill, John Deservio, and others.
Set aside the fact that there are even more active teachers on JamPlay that are not listed in this JamPlay review. You have to acknowledge the value you’re getting from all the personalized lessons. Yes, not all teachers are available 1-on-1 and most of them talk as if to an audience.
But you’ll still be able to hear them clearly, see them clearly, and have them explain important concepts uninterrupted. This is something you just can’t always get from a real-world guitar class. Not even private tutoring may give you this much insight if you consider all the video looping you can do on the site.
And what makes these JamPlay online instructors even better? You’re getting one-month access to all of them for probably 25% of what it would cost to get a local lesson for two hours. Even better, you can study for as many hours a day as you want.
Libraries & Other Interactive Features
One of the best things about JamPlay is the interactive library and tools. JamPlay splits its library into four different sections: chords, scales, JamTracks, licks and riffs. Each one contains some truly unique features, a massive offering, and plenty of customization options.
For example, you can take any chords from the library and add it to your custom chord sheets, which you can then use to practice advanced stuff. There are also 950,000 chord voicings and over 30 tunings to explore and mix and match to your liking.
The scale library is as complete as you’ll ever find. You would be surprised to see how many guitar online learning platforms fail to offer good scale variety. But, you might be even more surprised to see just how much further JamPlay takes this in terms of interactivity.
The interactive fretboard diagram comes with note logic, demonstrations, pattern menus, different playing modes, and much more. I do have to note here that there is some video content missing in the scales library. The good news is that it’s constantly being updated, so you’ll eventually get a complete rundown of each scale in every way imaginable.
Another cool thing about JamPlay is the JamTrack library. This section of the website contains over 700 recorded tracks as composed by JamTrack teachers and guest artists, and they span all genres covered by JamPlay courses and lessons. Although all the tracks are available for members to download in mp3 and tab formats, you can also sample 14 free JamTracks as a visitor on the website.
Last but not least, the library section also has a lick & riff section, mostly dedicated to brainstorming and offering ideas for lead parts and composition. Some of the videos follow the ‘in the style of – ‘ format, while others present commonly used licks or riff patterns in various scales and modes.
This is one of the places where you’ll likely spend most of your time once you’ve reached an intermediate to advanced level of playing. The selection of videos is massive too, but you may find some genres like metal, fusion, and alternative underrepresented.
Toolkits are a feature only available for free to Year Standard and Year Pro member. Each toolkit is centered around a specific instrument and specific techniques or genres. There are some lessons that are unique to toolkits, but there is also some recycled content that you can find elsewhere on the website.
The important thing about toolkits is that they can serve as a curriculum once you’ve mastered everything the beginner courses have to offer you. If you’re at a loss as to how to move forward, what to study next, how to practice certain things, the toolkits may be of some help as they restructure some of the content scattered around in the various JamPlay libraries.
This is a feature that’s kind of unique to JamPlay. The platform offers three interactive games thus far, all designed to improve not just your skill but your grasp of music theory and positioning too.
For example, you can use the fretboard memorization game to constantly test you your ability to assign a note to specific fret positions. The game features a nice difficulty progression as it begins nice and slow but really starts to pick up speed once it’s clear that you know some stuff.
Another cool game is the note recognition trainer, which has been designed to help guitarists move past traditional tabs and understand music sheet notation. A similar game is the music notation trainer, which puts into perspective commonly used E, A, Ab, Bb notations by transposing them into classic notations and symbols most often used in music scores.
Keep in mind that if you need extra motivation to learn, as a JamPlay member, your scoring history will be tracked and compared to that of others in the community. Those who practice hard gets the bragging right.
JamPlay has a basic subscription model that you’ve probably seen before. There’s the monthly plan at $19.95 per month that comes with everything but the JamTrack packs and consultation perks.
Another popular plan is called the Year Standard. This will cost you $13.33 per month but you have to pay the entire sum upfront for a full year of access. That said, you will be getting some added value through discounts and an included guitarist toolkit, the Technique & Theory toolkit.
The last membership plan is called the Year Pro. This one costs $24.99 per month and it comes with some attractive perks if you’re willing to pay the full year upfront. Along with all the standard membership features, you’ll also receive all the guitarist toolkits, 1-on-1 consultation (which usually costs extra), ownership credits, and a JamPlay shirt.
The estimated total value of the year Pro membership is $1,094.05 (as claimed). This option may be better suited for intermediate to advanced players that can make full use of all the toolkits and get better clarification in 1-on-1 sessions.
Promo Codes and Discounts
There are two promo codes that you can use to get 25% off your first month on JamPlay when you first register. You can use the code ‘1BA1E2’ for the guitar section or ‘0713E7D01A’ for the bass section.
There are also two codes for 10% off all guitar or bass plans. The code for guitar products is ‘33C6CE’ and for bass ‘4B926862C0’.
I have to set the record straight on something. There are a lot of JamPlay reviews out there that state that the platform offers a free trial with a limited information signup form. That’s either outdated or not true.
As is the case with many similar e-learning platforms, JamPlay will ask for your credit card information if you want to sign up. That’s not to say that the one-month free trial isn’t real, because it absolutely is. But it’s not exactly full access as some may claim.
As a trial member, you’ll get over 500 song lessons, 6,000 or more style, techniques, and theory lessons, and 400 or so courses, some online and offline resources like Guitar Pro files and PDFs, as well as some cool JamTrack packs. Get started with their trial!
However, if you’ve been paying attention, you should know by now that the platform has a lot more than that to offer.
This means that while you will be getting more than enough access to form an opinion and perhaps even enough to grasp all the fundamentals of playing guitar, you won’t be getting complete access to everything as a free member.
The good news is that as always, you can cancel your subscription at any time during that first month and your credit card or PayPal account won’t be charged.
JamPlay is obviously not the only platform of its kind. There are many more for you to choose from, which I’ve also reviewed.
Conclusion – JamPlay is the Jam no Matter How You Put It
JamPlay is an affordable platform for guitarists all around the world. It has exhaustive beginner-friendly courses and even more exhaustive information for intermediate and experienced guitarists. While it may not have the best structure and curriculum, you can’t deny the great overall value of the website.
The production value alone is worth everything when you consider similar platforms that still offer hundreds of SD-only videos with substandard audio. The selection of instructors is mind-bending for any music fans, and the library is probably yet unmatched.
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SBOBet: This sportsbook originated in the Philippines, but has recently expanded to the western market. It has a license from the Isle of Man and provides customer support in several languages. Its user-friendly interface encourages punters to interact with the site. It offers live games, sports events, and casino games, as well as a blog with tips on betting on various sports. The website also offers live streaming and many languages. There’s a lot to like with SBOBet, so you might want to check it out.
Then, there’s SBOBet. This Asian sportsbook has international presence, with branches in the Philippines and Isle of Man. They offer multiple betting options, a tiered revenue sharing program, and plenty of sports to bet on. SBOBet also allows customers to self-exclude their accounts without having to deposit a minimum amount. Several languages are offered, and they can be used across multiple devices. When you win, you’ll receive a notification and payout of your winnings.
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Nourishing Food Choices for Beautiful Skin29/06/2017
In this week’s blog, we catch up with Nutritional Therapist Sinead Gibbons who shares with us her expert advice on how correct food choices influence our skin.
I am frequently asked by clients for advice on long-term skin-care and in particular, what can be done to maintain a youthful look. Being the largest organ in the human body it is important that the skin is given sufficient attention when it comes to nutrition. Here I will provide some tips which will help ensure your skin stays healthy for years to come.
A diet consisting of fresh, unprocessed foods is important for the health of our skin and reduces the rate of skin degeneration. The flexibility of collagen and elastin fibres within our skin declines in time due to damage by oxidants but we can limit this by eating a diet high in antioxidants. Important antioxidants for our skin include Vitamin A, C, E and selenium.
So what foods will nourish my skin from within?
- Many vegetables but particularly those which are yellow and orange in colour are high in beta-carotene which converts to vitamin A in the body. Examples include sweet potatoes, butternut squash, mangos and peppers.
- Foods which are high in Vitamin C include strawberries, spinach, broccoli and oranges. Maintaining healthy levels will reduce the free-radical damage to our skin caused by sun exposure and pollution. Make a breakfast smoothie with fruit and vegetables twice a week and have either fruit or vegetables as snack options the other days
- Sulphur rich foods help keep the skin smooth and youthful, examples include garlic, onions, eggs and asparagus. Add garlic and onions to your stir-fry’s and curries
- Include healthy fats in your diet. The membranes of our skin cells are made from essential fats. The oil acts as a defense preventing excessive evaporation of moisture from the skin’s top layers, a lack of which can result in dry skin. You can get your healthy fats from fish, avocados, nuts and seeds. Sprinkle seeds in your salad or include in a smoothie, replace mayonnaise with avocado.
- Zinc is contained in foods such as brazil nuts and oats and controls both oil production in our skin and the generation of new skin cells. Low levels of Zinc in the body can result in stretch marks and poor healing as well as acne and eczema. Eat porridge or overnight oats for breakfast. Brazil nuts are also a good source of selenium, another important antioxidant.
- Vitamin E rich foods help to both delay the aging process and prevent skin pigmentation. The top food sources of Vitamin E include almonds, spinach, sweet potatoes and avocado. Almond butter or avocado on oat crackers, sweet potatoes with fish and omelette with spinach are all easy combinations to increase vitamin E levels in your daily diet.
- Drink at least 1.5 litres of water per day. Water in the skin cells keeps them plumped up, healthy and youthful looking. Without enough water all the cells in our body become dehydrated and we lose the plumpness and structure of our skin.
Sinead’s Top Tips
- Avoid fried foods; heat-processed vegetable oils and junk food. These foods are oxidants and bring on the signs of ageing damage. Replace processed vegetables oils with coconut oil, olive oil and nut oils
- Alcohol and caffeine have a diuretic effect on the body causing us to lose fluids and essential minerals. Replace coffee with herbal teas and limit your alcohol intake.
- Look for skincare products that contain only natural ingredients and are kind to the skin such as VOYA.
Did You Know:
VOYA prides itself on creating highly effective, exceptional skincare products within an ethos of sustainability and certified organic standards applied from shore to shelf.
If the above seems to be a long way removed from your current daily routine, please remember that even small changes gradually progressed over time will provide significant benefits over the long-term.
‘Invest in your skin; it is going to represent you for a very long time’ – Linden Tyler
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Lewis Hamilton has warned Daniel Ricciardo not to "alienate" Red Bull as he believes they have a "fighting chance" of Formula One glory this season.
Ricciardo is in the final year of his contract and said he is in no rush to make a decision on his future.
World champion Hamilton thinks the Australian should be wary of creating friction within the team ahead of the first race of the year in his homeland this weekend.
"I would just say that an important thing to remember is just to look at the history of drivers and things that drivers have said in the past and try not to alienate the team that you are in," said Hamilton.
"It's all good and well hoping at some stage to experience something new at another team, but there's a lot of people in our teams and it's really important to keep them encouraged and focused on you as a driver to help you achieve your goal.
"There are some drivers of recent years who have made bad decisions in upsetting and rocking the boat.
"[Daniel's] in a great place this year and I think Red Bull can have a fighting chance of winning the championship, and opinion of where you want to go, if it's not currently where he is, may shift."
Ricciardo has been linked with a move to Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel would welcome teaming up with the 28-year-old again after a season as Red Bull colleagues in 2014.
"I'm sure he will find a seat," Vettel said with a smile. "I don't know what he is up to or what he wants, or how much he is asking.
"But as I said, I'm confident he'll find a seat. We only shared one year together, I knew him before that, then we had one year together, which wasn't great for me but it was great for him.
"Anyway, I think we get along so I wouldn't mind if we get together again in the future but I don't know what his plan is. I think he has a couple of options and I don't think he needs to rush."
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…well, you know how it goes. When Thunderbirds first launched its way onto British television screens back in September 1965, few could have predicted the timeless legacy Gerry Anderson’s sci-fi puppets would go on to maintain. Despite the show’s initial cancellation in 1966, the family Tracy enjoyed an unprecedented revival during the early-90s, following the show’s first simultaneous network broadcast (in the 60s different UK regions saw it at different times or not at all) on BBC2.
What came next was a wonderfully bizarre national obsession with International Rescue and their supercool collection of supersonic air and spacecraft. By 1992 the demand for merchandise was so great that a Christmas crisis developed due to a shortage of Tracy Island toys, only for Blue Peter and a Pritt Stick-wielding Anthea Turner to step in and save the day for kids (and parents) across the country.
Fast forward another 25 years and the latest incarnation, CGI remake Thunderbirds Are Go, is going strong. As the second half of its second season gets underway, we thought a look back at the classic, original show was timely.
In 1963, having already completed several series using his unique form of electronic marionette production (known as Supermarionation) – the latest of which, the underwater saga Stingray, was his first foray into colour – Gerry Anderson sought to break into the family-friendly primetime market with a program aimed as much at adults as it was kids. His subsequent creation, Thunderbirds, was initially slated for 26 episodes clocking in at 25-minutes apiece.
When series backer Lew Grade saw the finished pilot, however, he insisted Anderson and his team double the length of each episode. With the action around a particular rescue already making up the majority of each script, the extension in runtime allowed for greater characterisation and plot development compared to the quick fire nature of shows such as Stingray and Supercar.
The result was a large cast of main, secondary and guest characters that felt familiar, but never cluttered. One of the “first men on the moon” and easily the richest person on earth, Jeff Tracy, led proceedings alongside his five sons, each of whom piloted his own Thunderbird craft – surely everyone’s favourite was the thundering, pod-dropping bad boy that was Virgil’s Thunderbird 2?
A strong female presence came in the form of Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward and her six-wheel pink Rolls Royce (nice and inconspicuous for a secret agent, eh?), while her legendary butler Parker, Tracy Island super-geek Brains, and the villainous green-eyed “Hood” provided just the right balance of comedy and menace alike.
What really made Thunderbirds standout, however, was its execution; the primary example being the Thunderbird craft themselves. Everyone remembers the unique designs of Scott’s hypersonic rocket ship, Gordon’s yellow submarine, poor John’s lonely satellite – which somehow remained undetected by all government forces despite floating there with a huge “5” emblazoned on the side – and even recurring pod vehicles, such as The Mole. The wider world of 2065 also featured awesome military (Sidewinder; Red Arrow), industrial (Crablogger) and civilian (Fireflash) land and aircraft, each of which came with a dramatic design flaw capable of putting everyone in suitable danger, and therefore requiring International Rescue’s attention.
Bringing the action to life was special effects director and long time Anderson collaborator, Derek Meddings. Using a combination of scale models, miniature sets, rolling tracks and backgrounds, and real-life explosions, Meddings turned a puppet show into a technically-superior thriller. His work with Anderson eventually saw him elevated to live action features, including multiple Bond films. As well as an outstanding voice cast, another behind-the-scenes hero was composer Barry Gray, whose stirring scores, including the main theme, lit the fuse beneath Meddings’ explosive action sequences.
With re-watches standing the test of time some 50 years later, Thunderbirds remains one of the few 1960s television shows capable of rubbing shoulders with its cinematic cousins from the same era. While it maintains ‘classic’ status, the practice of new generations seeking it out or eventually coming across it as they would, say, a Bond flick, could well be futile. The early-90s generation that holds it in high regard does so due to fortunate timing; a feat unlikely to be repeated.
Whether or not the show is destined to fade inside the minds of linear television dinosaurs like myself and my father – a fan of Anderson’s shows during their original broadcasts – remains to be seen. For now, though, anyone showing re-runs to their kids gets an F.A.B. from me.
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A twitter colleague sent me a direct message that apparently ended up in another user's mailbox. This error suggests that private information sent on Twitter could be exposed to non-intended recipients.
Here is a screen capture of the private message, annotated according to the following legend:
- Recipient: Susan Scrupski
- Sender: @zolierdos
- Intended recipient: @mkrigsman
- Message text, which I blurred to maintain confidentiality
The sequence unfolded this way: Twitter user @zolierdos sent a private direct message to me. That message ended up in the Twitter account of mutual friend Susan Scrupski. Susan then told Zoli and me that Twitter sent her the private message.
Zoli sent the message using a Twitter client, so perhaps the problem lies there. However, whether due to a Twitter snafu or a third-party bug, this issue raises serious questions about the confidentiality of private information sent through Twitter.
Until this issue is resolved and you can be sure private messages remain confidential, I suggest you adjust your direct message habits accordingly.
Have you experienced similar errors? Let us know.
Update 9/21/09, 11:15PM EDT: Twitter support contacted both Zoli and me to investigate. The company is taking the problem seriously.
Update 9/22/09, 8:00PM EDT: Twitter support says the problem was operator error and not a bug. While there is no way to prove this assertion, I've heard anecdotal evidence about direct messages ending up in the wrong hands. My advice: be careful sending sensitive information through Twitter. | <urn:uuid:c3a5d879-9e51-496d-bba0-3e1126a455e2> | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | http://www.zdnet.com/article/are-twitter-direct-messages-safe/ | 2017-02-28T15:31:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501174163.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104614-00488-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.91295 | 335 |
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Inspiration: Tomato soup is really a go-to soup for me, because it’s so easy to make and so versatile. I always stick with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and stock, and from there I throw anything that I happen to have on hand into the pot. Any leftover herbs or vegetables; a cup or two of cream or milk that has no use; whatever spices, sauces, or salsas that are sitting around. Some of my creations end up great, and some of them end up not so great, but it’s always fun to mix up the flavor combinations and see what happens. Every once in a while, though, I’ll buy the ingredients for this specific soup. When I first started developing a real love for cooking, this is one of the first recipes that I remember falling in love with, and it was one of my earliest blog posts. All of these years later, it’s still one of my favorite soups – which I think makes it deserving of a shiny new post.
What We Loved: I love this soup so much because it’s so unique. It’s a cross between a creamy white bean soup and a standard tomato soup, and the resulting flavor is very rich and complex. There are a lot of Italian notes from the rosemary and tomato (almost making me want to liken this aspect of the soup to a marinara), and the second level of earthy, buttery white bean flavors competes so well with the tomato flavors. Really, this is like two soups in one. The inclusion of protein in the form of white beans also makes this soup much thicker and more filling than a standard tomato soup, which is another bonus. A thermos of this soup works really great as a work week lunch.
Tips: Giada’s original recipe calls for the soup to be topped with creme fraiche and lemon, but sadly, I haven’t tried this yet for one reason or another. It really sounds great, though, so I would suggest giving it a go if you have the ingredients on hand.
Rosemary Tomato Soup
Source: Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis
I made some minor changes to the ingredient list and doubled the recipe so that the soup can last all week for work lunches. Here’s my version:
2 small onions, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 15-ounce cans navy or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
6 cups chicken stock (or vegetable, to keep the dish vegetarian)
2 bay leaves
2 large sprigs fresh rosemary, minced, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1. In a large pot, add the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and cook for a minute more.
2. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
3. Remove the bay leaves. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or a food processor.
4. Season to taste with Kosher salt and black pepper.
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I believe spring has sprung. The weather is warming up, we spring cleaned the bedrooms, and a delightfully spring-y colored pair of socks has fallen off of my needles.
These are my April rainbow socks, pair #4 in my rainbow box o’sox. The yarn is from Kntitterly Things, from the 2017 Rainbow of the Month Club. This is the April colorway, called “Sometime in April.” I love them. They are so pretty and pastel and wonderful.
I get a fair number of questions about how I knit my socks, so let’s talk details. For stripey socks, I have a pretty standard recipe. I cast on 64 stitches using a 2.00 mm (US 0) needle, either magic loop or a 9″ circular. I will say that if you are new to knitting socks, it might take a bit of experimentation to find a good fit for your foot and leg. I experimented quite a bit before I settled on this needle and stitch count. I know it works for me with pretty much any standard sock yarn (around 400 yards to 100 grams).
As for the actual construction, I knit top them top down, starting with a German Twisted cast on. I knit a 2×2 ribbed cuff, at least 15 rows, maybe more depending on where the stripes fall. I knit a straight sock tube until it measures between 11″ and 13″ from the cast on edge, again depending on the length of the stripe repeat, how the stripes fall, and how I’m feeling about finishing fast. I decrease for the toe and kitchener, then cut in heels a la the Kirbywirby video–check out that video, this method is my favorite for an afterhtough heel. I decrease for the heel identically to the toe, kitchener, and done!
For this pair, I used one of the alternative decrease methods from Susan B. Anderson’s Smooth Operator Socks. That pattern is a veritable encyclopedia of sock knitting ideas and methods, I’ve referenced it a lot.
You might know that I love knitting socks, I could write about them all day. I’ll just leave you with one more picture of these beauties and we can get on with things.
Moving right along, I’ve got a new cast on! I just felt like casting on something new, so I did. I am enjoying everything about it.
This is the beginning of my Windswept, a pattern by Molly Klatt of A Homespun House. I have had this pattern in my queue, the yarn in my stash, and the shawl on my mind for quite a while. I was finally enabled by Chelsea, of Legacy Fiber Artz, on her latest Naptime Shortie. I am so glad that I cast this shawl on. I’m knitting it out of Quince & Co. Chickadee in the Peacock colorway, which I purchased last fall at the outset of my wardrobe architect project.
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April 16, 2019
As many of us look forward to (or are already enjoying) a break around the Easter holiday here at Warwick, I thought I’d share a few pieces of news from Exchanges.
New issue production: Preparation for the new issue are in full swing, with the editorial, cover and most importantly the articles under final preparation. I’m hopeful we’ll get another few articles ready for publication by our deadline, and I’ve every confidence in my editorial team that they’ll be making that happen.
Funding award: I was delighted to hear today that a funding bid to the Warwick/Monash University Alliance which I contributed towards has been successful. This is always nice to hear, but doubly so as this funding will be contributing to enabling more early career scholars to attend the Utopia, Dystopia and Climate Change Conference in Italy later this year. Well done to the bid writers! This conference, regular readers will remember, is one which Exchanges is the official publication partner for, and we’re hoping to be able to share a lot of great scholarship based on work presented at the event sometime next year.
Why Publish with Exchanges?: This is a question I’ve often been asked (not to mention asked myself) over the past year. To help answer this for prospective authors, I’ve developed a new flyer with answers drawn from past contributors to the journal. You can read the new flyer online here.
More Frequently Asked Questions: Our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page is slowly growing, as I add more answers to questions authors have been asking about publishing with Exchanges. Most recently I’ve been responding to questions about referencing and English language, but there’ll be more content in the very near future. Well worth checking out as part of your Exchanges publication experience.
That’s it for now, I hope everyone who has the chance has a splendid break, and for those of you who don’t, I hope the weather is at least kind to, wherever in the world you might be! | <urn:uuid:1dfbe6e6-bb57-49d8-ab18-2a4e17295fd0> | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | https://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/exchangesias/daily/160419/ | 2020-01-20T11:59:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250598726.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20200120110422-20200120134422-00490.warc.gz | en | 0.963079 | 445 |
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Ford Fusion Hybrid: 50-plus mpg?
Got an email today from Kyle Northway, the marketing manager over at Jim Burke Ford, a Bakersfield institution that has done much to give back to the community. Kyle was pointing out (with justified pride, given the bad news surrounding the car industry these days) that the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is being praised as the most fuel efficient mid-size car in America. The Fusion Hybrid gets an incredible 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg around town, and one review (not cited by Kyle) had it getting 56 mpg around town. Ford needs some good news and for the life of me I don't know why they're not promoting the Fusion every hour of every day. | <urn:uuid:ea165244-34c0-43ec-a107-455450f4aecd> | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | http://www.bakersfieldobserved.com/2008/12/got-email-today-from-kyle-northway.html | 2020-10-20T02:36:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107869785.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20201020021700-20201020051700-00557.warc.gz | en | 0.971531 | 158 |
8-year-old girl playing with lighter sparks Daytona Beach house fire
Elderly man treated for smoke inhalation
An 8-year-old girl is being blamed for a house fire in Daytona Beach, authorities told Local 6.
Firefighters were called to the 900 block of Berkshire Road in Daytona Beach just before midnight Wednesday for a reported structure fire.
When firefighters arrived to the single-story home, there were flames visible from a front bedroom window, officials said.
During the investigation, fire crews learned that an 8-year-old girl was in the bedroom playing with a lighter when the mattress began to smoke and eventually catch on fire, according to fire officials.
The girl left the room and told her grandparents the room was on fire and they were all able to get out of the home safely, firefighters said.
An elderly man, who was in the home at the time of the fire, was treated for smoke inhalation and breathing difficulties.
The blaze caused about $20,000 worth of damages and there were no other injuries reported.
Local 6 spoke to one of the neighbors who helped save the family. She says she hopes the girl doesn't feel it's all her fault.
"I hope she doesn't feel like its all her fault cause you know kids are kids," said Stephanie Pinkney.
Daytona Beach police say the family is also responsible for the fire after leaving smoking paraphernalia out in reach of the elementary school student.
Pinkney described the fire igniting saying her "first reaction is to bust the window out and get some water in there."
Police say it looks like the damage is going to cost the family about $20,000, family members tell Local 6 that they are just grateful to be alive.
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Travel: Indian haunted locations that’ll chill your bones
Paranormal investigator Gaurav Tiwari’s mysterious death came as a shock. If you, like him, were an aficionado of the paranormal or if you are the sort who doesn’t find horror movies fulfilling enough, you probably need some real-life thrills: You may have seen everything from The Exorcist to The Conjuring, but one’s thirst for the paranormal can never be quenched by cheap jump-scares on the silver screen. Believe it or not, there are more haunted places in India than you know.
So grab your ghostbusters’ gear and check out any of these places across the country at a time when the moon is out and black cats prowl the shadows.
1 Aleya Ghost Lights, West Bengal: Do you remember the wisps that Merida followed around in Brave? Wisps are a phenomenon noticed at night, mostly around swamps and marshes. Aleya Ghost Lights in West Bengal is one such place. The area is said to be haunted by a fisherman’s spirit, and the pattern of light is supposed to be an outline of his once-existent body. Fisherfolk in the area believe the wisps are a sign of impending doom… READ MORE | <urn:uuid:678a2bd8-1c02-4eea-b575-a8b7a7502bb7> | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | http://www.atimes.com/article/travel-indian-haunted-locations-thatll-chill-your-bones/ | 2018-02-21T11:21:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891813608.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20180221103712-20180221123712-00337.warc.gz | en | 0.932764 | 274 |
With 11 scores on the board last night, we’ve been through four Built Ford Tough Series rounds since action started back. Regardless of what happened early in the season, at this point it looks like J.B. Mauney, Fabiano Vieira and Kaique Pacheco are battling it out for a World Championship the rest of the guys at the top are treading water or sinking. Those three guys have decent matchups tonight as well.
Brady Sims on 134 Ripslinger:
Sims won third in Friday night’s round, and he has a little-known bull here, but one that can be ridden. Ben Jones got the best of him in Albuquerque, New Mexico, earlier this year. Sims isn’t having a great year, but the talent is there, and he should be able to get things turned around.
Kaique Pacheco on 96 Redneck:
Redneck has given up five rides in eight BFTS outs, and his overall buckoff percentage is less than 40 percent. Pacheco is riding well, and he should be a heavy favorite here.
J.B. Mauney on 27 Gentleman Jim:
If you have to be “in the zone” to win a World Championship I think it would be fair to say that right now Mauney is in the center of it, while Alves and Joao Ricardo Vieira aren’t even in the same zip code as the zone. This bull should go to the left and will be a day off compared to the bull he had last night. Gentleman Jim has been ridden in his last four outs, and for good scores too. His career buckoff percentage is less than 50 percent, and while all the bulls at this level are relatively difficult, on paper he has practically no chance of getting Mauney on the ground.
Reese Cates on 017 Crazy Horse:
Cates didn’t do well last night, but he should redeem himself here. Crazy Horse has just six outs in his career, and he’s failed to buck anyone off yet. He’s a lot like the bull Eduardo Aparecido has in this round, but he’s not quite as flashy. He has perfect timing, and Cates should like him.
Silvano Alves on CR Corpus Red:
This is a pretty interesting matchup. We don’t see this bull on tour very often, but he’s a proven performer. He’ll get a lot of air, he likes to go to the right, and he can have some backup. Bulls that back up and try to tip guys forward are great for most riders, but they have really been like kryptonite to Alves throughout his career. On top of that, Alves hasn’t been himself at all lately, so he might struggle here. But, this is a bull you can win rounds on, and most of the riders would probably love to have him in this round.
J.W. Harris on 911 Dakota Style’s Hy Test:
This is a rematch from Des Moines, Iowa, in 2014, and Harris didn’t win that. But this bull does have a pretty predictable pattern, pretty good timing, and he’s been ridden often enough to say that Harris should be able to handle him.
Fabiano Vieira on 482 Raven Flyer
This is a rematch from more than a year ago. Raven Flyer won that match, but Vieira is much more comfortable with his injury now than he was then. He doesn’t really look like he’s struggling with it at all. This is not an easy bull, but he’s been ridden in his last two outs and Vieira is more than talented enough to get by him.
Chase Outlaw on 917 Pound the Alarm:
For having been out with an injury so long, Outlaw looked pretty good in his return to action last night, although he didn’t get to the whistle. He should get along with this bull better. Pound the Alarm can be tricky, but he’s been around long enough for the riders to figure him out. He can go either way, but he likes the right better, and he will be welly toward the end of the ride regardless of which way he spins. If Outlaw can stay out of the hole he’ll be alright.
Eduardo Aparecido on 033 Shoot Out the Lights:
This is one of the nicest bulls around right now. He’s a quality bull and produces an average score of more than 88 points, but he has clockwork timing and he’s extremely rider friendly. His buckoff percentage shows it. He’s less than 50 percent overall, and he’s 2-5 against right- handed riders. Aparecido got a score last night, and he’s well set to get another here.
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What types of drone can you get?
Plane-drone: this fixed-wing drone has a longer range and acts more like a remote controlled plane than a drone. The launch and landing needs much more space than a rotor drone, and they can’t hover.
Helicopter-drone: a miniature helicopter, this drone has one single-rotor on the top and a tail rotor for control. They are difficult to fly and can be quite dangerous as the blades can cause much more damage.
Racing-drone: normally a lightweight version of either a quad or hexacopter, the racing drone is built for speed – they can reach 50-60 mph.
Quadcopter-drone: easy to fly and very stable, quadcopters are also normally the cheapest option as they are fairly easy to make with durable materials.
Hexacopter-drone: similar to the quadcopter but with six rotors, making for more powerful machines that can carry more weight. But they cost more to produce and can be expensive for a hobbyist.
Octocopter-drone: eight rotors means more power and manoeuvrability than other drones, and they can carry a large payload. However, it also means a big increase in price, and they have a low battery lifespan. | <urn:uuid:92c1fab1-5dca-445b-9329-7943e6c6911f> | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | https://www.moneysupermarket.com/gadget-insurance/drones/ | 2021-05-09T09:45:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988966.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20210509092814-20210509122814-00636.warc.gz | en | 0.958426 | 274 |
Perfect location in Belmont Shore - you’ll love the separate, newly renovated 1 bedroom guest apartment with it's own private entrance. Just 1 house off of the Bay/beach, 2 blocks to 2nd Street restaurants and shopping. Water views from the bedroom and living/dining room, plus 2 private balconies. Steps to kayaking, water-bike, SUP, and bike rentals, plus walking/bike path along the beach. Beach towels, beach chairs and umbrella provided. Relax, Shop, Dine, Repeat! | <urn:uuid:0b7533e4-5802-44cc-9127-b5ed237a76d1> | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | https://www.airbnb.com.bz/rooms/14453043?location=Huntington%20Beach%2C%20California | 2018-02-22T05:07:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814002.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20180222041853-20180222061853-00472.warc.gz | en | 0.91652 | 109 |
The Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Antigo is pleased to announce that the Business & Industry division at NTC is offering a series of professional development workshops of Knowledge Management, Developing Corporate behavior and Performance Management.
This weeks NTC spotlight is on Julie Berndt at Johnson Coil. Julie Berndt’s story of success in her career is one that exemplifies lifelong learning, continuous advancement, hard work, and the value having family and mentor who supports you.
NTC spotlight series looks at local NTC graduates who is working successfully as a professional in our community. The first spotlight highlights Ben Zelazoski, an Antigo native and secretary at Zelazoski Wood Products in Antigo.
Northcentral Technical College, which operates a campus in Antigo, has been named a 2017 Best Online College in America by BestColleges.com for the third year in a row.
The Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department has achieved regional honors for its management practices. At the quarterly meeting of the Lumberjack Resource Conservation and Development Council, Forest Administrator Erik Rantala and staff received the Chairman’s Special Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to promoting good forest stewardship through education and example. At one time, Langlade…
Area industries and businesses are getting serious about hiring new employees during these mid-winter weeks, usually a very quiet time. Here is a list of Antigo/Langlade County jobs that are posted in the Antigo Daily Journal.
Just over a year after ground was broken, the finishing touches are being put on the Prosser Place Estates on Antigo’s north side.
A high tech fabrication laboratory that is the result of a private-public partnership is taking shape at Antigo High School. The district is in the midst of developing a fab lab, small-scale workshops that offer rural schools and communities equipment that can be used for digital fabrication.
Unique business opportunity available. Gene’s Bearings, Inc is a family run business, located in downtown Antigo, that will be celebrating 50 years in business in 2017. Included is a large inventory of popular and not so popular stock that keeps, our local customers as well as customers from around the state and upper Michigan coming…
he vets are remaining at Vicki’s. Vickie Wagner, who has operated Vickie and the Vets at the Antigo VFW Clubhouse for several years, quietly purchased the clubhouse building from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2653 earlier this month. She had been leasing the kitchen and portions of the building since 2011. The veterans still…
On Friday, December 16, 2016 Wisconsin Interstate Contracting (WIC) of Merrill and owner Renee Koebe, were one of seven Wisconsin businesses recognized by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation during Marketplace 2016, the Governor’s Conference on Minority Business Development.
Grow North Economic Development Corporation focuses on creating economic development opportunities to improve the vitality of Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Lincoln, Langlade, Oconto, Florence, and Marinette counties. Areas of focus include workforce development, with efforts to attract, retain, and promote a pipeline of skilled workers to the region. Initiatives include engaging K-12 students by providing manufacturing and other business tours, FAB Lab / Maker Space opportunities, promoting forestry, logging, and wood products careers, and collaborating with businesses to offer apprenticeship opportunities. | <urn:uuid:a4de8306-48d2-4a5b-984d-0069e88a512e> | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | http://langladecountyedc.org/news/ | 2017-02-27T11:06:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501172783.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104612-00252-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.952523 | 706 |
Venerable Canadian retailer Hudson's Bay Co. plans to revive the well-known Zellers brand by launching an e-commerce website and shop-in-shops within Hudson's Bay stores, the company said Aug. 17.
The news comes a day after the Hudson's Bay announced plans to have Mountain Equipment Co. (MEC) shop-in-shops within some of its department stores.
The Zellers areas of Hudson's Bay stores are expected to include housewares and home décor, furniture, small appliances, toys, pet accessories and apparel.
"Zellers and Zellers.ca will deliver a digital-first shopping journey that taps into the nostalgia of the brand Canadians know and love, while introducing a refreshed identity and a unique and exciting product assortment for families at everyday value," Hudson's Bay said in a release.
Zellers was known for decades for being a chain of large discount stores that advertised itself under the tagline, "where the lowest price is the law."
Vancouver entrepreneur Joe Segal's 100-store Fields chain bought the then-45-year-old Zellers in 1976, after bankers lent him $50 million. He then turned around the chain and sold it to Hudson's Bay in 1978. Segal, who died earlier this year, described his takeover of Zellers as “a case of the mouse swallowing the elephant” because Zellers was then so much bigger than his Fields chain.
The company was floundering by 2011, when the Hudson's Bay sold 220 Zellers lease agreements to U.S.-based retail giant Target for up to $1.825 billion.
Target then opened its own stores in former Zellers locations starting in 2013. By January 2015, Target realized that it had botched its Canadian roll-out so it announced that it would close all of its 133 Canadian stores and lay off 18,000 employees.
There was some speculation that the Hudson's Bay wanted to revive the Zellers brand because it opened a Zellers kiosk witihn a Hudson's Bay store in Ontario, as well as one in Quebec last year.
The trademark to use Zellers also fell into dispute as Robert Moniz and his family opened a Zellers-branded store in Sorel-Tracy Quebec. Litigation followed and the family argued that the Hudson's Bay had let the trademark for Zellers lapse so they were entitled to buy it. | <urn:uuid:777a1a37-2751-4aaf-94d0-02878f616262> | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/bc-news/hudsons-bay-to-revive-the-zellers-brand-5711882 | 2022-11-26T19:15:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446708046.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20221126180719-20221126210719-00090.warc.gz | en | 0.977259 | 510 |
Menomonee Falls group to perform random acts of kindness
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Anyone in Menomonee Falls could be the target of a random act of kindness Wednesday, Feb. 5.
A group called "Leadership Menomonee Falls" launched the effort with a ribbon-cutting at Village Hall Wednesday.
Members wearing special T-shirts planned to pass out gift cards from local businesses, hand out coloring books to kids and more.
"I mean if it's something as simple as buying coffee for someone in the Starbucks line, no act of kindness is too small. That's really the message that we want to carry forward today," said Courtney Hendricks, HR Manager of Cousins Subs.
Cousins Subs is one of the businesses helping out with free sub coupons. The plan was to perform the random acts of kindness all day long. | <urn:uuid:09ae6cf2-93c6-4ecc-b67f-3de1ea517765> | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | https://www.cbs58.com/news/menomonee-falls-group-to-perform-random-acts-of-kindness-all-day-wednesday | 2020-02-22T01:51:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145621.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20200221233354-20200222023354-00394.warc.gz | en | 0.939647 | 187 |
Whitney Lauritsen - Healthy Eating on a Budget
Learn all about the benefits of swapping expensive, processed foods for nutritious cuisine that costs $5 a day or less!
In this live event, healthy living specialist Whitney Lauritsen offered detailed tips on how to shop and cook whole foods, and enjoy them while dining out, without spending a lot of money or time.
Despite popular belief, organic, plant-based food can be affordable!
About Whitney Lauritsen
Whitney Lauritsen is the voice behind Eco-Vegan Gal, an online brand created to raise awareness about how to make healthy living choices & develop a planet-friendly lifestyle.
Through videos, written articles and social media, Whitney shares simple lifestyle tips, product recommendations, easy recipes, inspirational interviews and more. This has resulted in a wildly successful YouTube channel, TV appearances, cover of Laika Magazine, and the Ed Begly Jr. Environmental Activist Award. She recently released the ebook “Healthy, Organic, Vegan on a Budget” and an accompanying meal plan service as guides on how to eat well with limited money and time.
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AMERICAN COCKROACHES CONTROL
The American Cockroach is the largest species of cockroaches and is known to be called the Waterbug. Its scientific name is known as the Periplaneta Americana. Despite its name, it is known that the American Cockroaches did not originate in America but was in fact from Africa and was shipped into American lands by boats and other global shipping and trade facilities. With the boats being the carriers of these cockroaches, strains of this kind of cockroaches have reached other parts of the globe including South America, Spain, Taiwan, India, Portugal and even South Africa. The cockroaches were said to have first reached American soil as early as 1625.
AMERICAN COCKROACHES ANATOMY, GROWTH AND SIZE
The average length and height of a full grown American cockroach reaches around 4 cm long and 2 cm in height. Young cockroaches would just look like an adult except that these cockroaches would have wingless features. The American Cockroaches have a reddish brown color on their back regions (behind the head region) with a yellowish color on their sides or margins.
The American cockroach can be divided into three distinct parts or portions. The body, the wing section and the abdomen. The body is covered with a pronotum. A pronotum is a plate-like covering that acts like a shield and is usually present in other insects as the thorax portion. Its body is seen as oval and flattened. The wing section covers the hind wing of the cockroach along with the long segmented antennas and mouth parts.
The American Cockroach has three stages of development starting from an egg, to a nymph and finally the adult stage. Unlike other insects, cockroaches do not lay eggs but lays “egg cases” which generally houses all the eggs. They are about 0.9 centimeters in length and is shaped like a purse. After nearly two months the eggs hatch and the nymph stage of the roaches being. This takes around 6 months to 1 year to mature. From the adult stage they can live up to one year and female cockroaches can produce up to 150 eggs at this time.
TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS
The American cockroach feeds on decaying organic matters. This could range to a variety of food and stuff but they are known to be particularly attracted to fermenting foods such as fruits and the like.
The American cockroach is said to thrive in warm temperatures. They can only survive in temperatures averaging around 29°C. Due to this, they generally cannot adapt to dry areas unless they have access to water. Their main breeding grounds are damp or moist areas. They generally cannot survive in cold or warmer continents but due to the development and increase of residential areas, buildings, and other houses, the American cockroaches was able to adapt and live in these areas. This is why cockroaches generally live in the basements or sewers of buildings and the like.
The American Cockroach is known to be the fastest of all running insects. Thus, they can travel very fast and can quickly run into tight and closed areas such as cracks and even the gaps under the door. Fastest known recorded speeds of roaches run up to 3.4 miles per hour allowing it to easily run pass 50 of their body lengths in just one second. Like many insects, roaches have compound eyes having over 2000 eyes in each lens.
The dangers that these pests can present to a human is found in the secretions that they produce which can even alter the taste of the food. Cockroaches can also pick up disease-causing bacteria which they can pass on or leave on the foods they touch. This could lead to poisoning and food infections. Examples of the bacteria that they can pick up are salmonella. Their feces which can be mixed in house dust may also trigger allergic reactions or asthma to residents. | <urn:uuid:39eaa1fb-60e1-4931-bb47-f363a2d7d8b9> | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | http://citybestpestcontrol.com/cockroaches-control-service-in-philadelphia/ | 2020-02-18T11:11:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143646.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20200218085715-20200218115715-00105.warc.gz | en | 0.970463 | 816 |
A unique talented artist has returned to our site known as Erik Frank having amazing music out he has amassed over 300 million streams and is usually known for his talented singing and songwriting skills. Born in village of just 200 people, the idea of becoming a star was the very definition of a long shot. Getting out wasn’t easy. Moving from Spain to France, the U.K. and finally landing the U.S., Erik’s formative years and global experience began to permeate his music. His blend of R&B, Pop and Hip Hop is as unique as the countries he’s lived in. Following his newest release "Low Key" this truly a special track to listen too. Taking things a bit slower Frank captivates his audience with this outstanding track. Starting the beat with a melodic feel and slowly leading onto a groovy upbeat energy it's surely a track to jam out too. To explain this track a bit further it's about having this strong feeling for someone and wanting to be with them so you do whatever you can to get that love back. It takes you on a journey from the start of the track by starting really slow and leading onto an upbeat feel that will definitely capture you. Anyone listening can vibe to this with the immense energy it projects. Go stream "Low Key" | <urn:uuid:865ebb66-1df7-4185-85d0-b865d13e7743> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | https://www.deathordesire.com/post/erik-frank-with-a-groovy-track-low-key | 2021-12-02T07:11:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964361169.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20211202054457-20211202084457-00204.warc.gz | en | 0.976634 | 291 |
People often ask for my advice on how to land a job at Pixar, where I worked as a Story Artist for many years. Recently, the question came up again, and I …
I'm an art director and designer who brings ideas to life through storytelling. I get projects unstuck, guide leaders toward the deeper meaning in their work, and use narrative strategies to elevate brands.
I've worked with teams at Airbnb, Nike, Pixar, Nuna, and the UNHCR — to steer corporate alignment, develop Olympic strategy, envision Oscar winning films, humanize healthcare, and tackle the global refugee crisis —, and I'm always looking to collaborate. | <urn:uuid:0534800f-16e2-46df-824e-466ea3fef1cb> | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | https://storyboardart.org/author/nick-sung/ | 2020-08-13T17:50:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739048.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20200813161908-20200813191908-00159.warc.gz | en | 0.961458 | 131 |
Here’s a story with a happy ending, just what we need after the last two posts.
In Cuckfield, UK the owner of two dogs was taking a walk through the woods while visiting with a friend. The dogs took off and found their way into an underground burrow, where they got stuck.
Fire crews mounted a six-hour rescue operation to find two Jack Russell terriers that became lost in an underground burrow in West Sussex.
Teams used special listening and camera equipment to find the two pets, called Charlie and Rosi, on Tuesday.
They were eventually found in two separate locations in a burrow in Whitemans Green, Cuckfield – Charlie ended up 5ft (1.52m) underground.
Ms Hartshorn did have her dogs leashed when she started walking them. She’s always very careful because they got lost once before. She let them off leash because they were so excited at the sight of the woods and she wanted them to enjoy themselves.
Well, it sounds like they had fun until they got stuck in a burrow.
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An entry in the new series, depicting the common sense dimensions of urban places
In Seattle’s Volunteer Park one recent evening, the landscape yielded expression befitting an urban open space—a reflection of childhood speculation that maybe, with adult guidance, we really can learn to fly.
As with the earlier two examples in this series, I was lucky to find a vantage point for another stage-set story, and captured this image with a small Panasonic LF-1, with telephoto extended.
Both home and abroad, this has been a meaningful summer for observation, full of images like these, showing cities as theater for display of simple, yet universal, human hopes and dreams.
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The UC Irvine men's soccer program has signed seven recruits for the 2014 season.
Eddie Molina, a transfer from Foothill Community College by way of Menlo Atherton High, scored 13 goals last season at Foothill, after earning CIF Central Coast Section Player of the Year honors as a prep.
Molina, a forward who will be a sophomore in the fall, was also named Offensive MVP of his league three times in high school.
"Eddie possesses size, speed and strength that make him very difficult for defenders to defend," UCI Coach Chris Volk said. "He has the ability to combine well with other players to create goal-scoring opportunities."
Felipe Silva, an All-Orange County forward who was the MVP of the Southern California All-Star game as a senior forward at Servite High, also helped his club team, West Coast FC, win a national championship.
"Felipe possesses tremendous pace and [one-on-one] ability in the wide channels," Volk said of Sanchez, who had 15 goals and 18 assists combined in his last three varsity seasons. "He has the ability to play on either side of the field and can create and score goals.
Silva helped Servite reach the CIF Southern Section title match in 2013, then advance to the section semifinals in 2014.
Gerardo "Puma" Gonzalez comes to UCI after two seasons at Taft Community College, which also sent former standouts Carlos Aguilar, Christian Hernandez and Miguel Ibarra to the Anteaters' program. Gonzalez was a twice named first-team all-conference as a midfielder at Taft after twice earning league MVP honors at Wasco High.
"[Gonzalez] has the vision and ability to find teammates in dangerous scoring positions as well as score goals himself," Volk said. "He brings a good balance of possession and attack-minded mentality that will make us very dangerous."
Tony Royer, a midfielder, helped Crescenta Valley High win a CIF Southern Section title in 2012 and he amassed All-CIF, all-area and all-league laurels during his prep career. He had eight goals and one assist as a senior.
Royer spent the majority of his club career with the LA Galaxy U15/U16 team and also earned a spot on the U.S. Region IV Olympic Development Pool U17 team that won the 2013 interregional championship.
"Tony is a very versatile and dynamic midfielder," Volk said. "He possesses a tremendous work ethic that allows him to play from box to box. He has the ability to defend and initiate the attack from midfield that will make him very complementary to his new UCI teammates."
Ignacio "Nacho" Ramirez starred as a defender at La Palma Kennedy High and also represented the Strikers FC club program that won the Northern Ireland Milk Cup three times. He was invited to train three times at the U.S. Soccer Development Academy and in 2013 trained at the U.S. Soccer training center.
"Nacho will provide depth at the center back position that was voided with the graduation of All-Big West Conference players Tarek Morad and Marco Franco, the 13th overall draft pick of the Chicago Fire of the MLS," Volk said. "[Ramirez] is a natural defender that possesses an ability to read the game and help build the attack."
Defensive-minded Corey Schramm played midfield and on the back line during his freshman season at Artesia High, before focusing on club soccer the last three years with Pateadores Academy.
He was selected to the U.S. Olympic Development Program regional team.
"Corey is a tenacious player with a tremendous work ethic," Volk said. "He will provide us some depth in either of the holding midfield positions or possibly as an outside back."
Adam Fox was an all-league defender at Los Altos High in Hacienda Heights and also played for Strikers FC and West Coast FC club programs. He helped West Coast FC the National Cup title in 2013.
"Adam possesses a physical presence that will help him become a dominant defender in the Big West Conference," Volk said. His timing and athleticism make him an exceptional ball winner in the air both defensively and on attacking set pieces."
UCI was 15-5-3 in 2013, when it won the Big West Conference Tournament and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16.
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(Minghui.org) It has been more than 20 years since I was sick and frail. After years of seeking medical treatment with no improvement, I began to practice Falun Dafa. Master Li Hongzhi (founder of Falun Dafa) purified my body, and I untied the knots in my heart by letting go of grievances. In just two months, the nephritis, gynecological disease, enteritis, and stomach problems were gone. I am grateful for Master Li's infinite compassion.
My Gambler Husband
My husband was addicted to gambling. He didn’t support us, but stole money from our family instead. He sold our pigs several times and accused me of losing them. As long as he had money in his hands, he would disappear for days.
When my family renovated our house, we accrued a debt. After I gave birth, I was unable to do housework by myself. The pigs we raised to support our family ran away. I was anxious and angry, my whole body was swollen, and I got nephritis. Although the swelling later subsided, I couldn’t eat anything for 10 days. My lack of nutrition also affected my son’s growth.
My husband was not happy with my being sick and criticizing his gambling. He asked me to leave home with my son several times. We finally divorced nine years later, and I raised my son alone without financial support from him. Our family land was acquired by the government, and we were compensated. However, my son’s share was taken by my husband.
After I started practicing Dafa, I persuaded my son to reunite with his father, who was moved to tears. When he got sick, my son paid for him to see a doctor. Now my daughter-in-law is also filial to him and takes care of him.
I was unhealthy when I left home with my young child. After practicing Falun Dafa, I was completely different. My health improved, and the villagers all said that Dafa is a great practice.
When I was under the CCP’s persecution, the villagers respected me, and they were willing to confide in me. I would use the wisdom I obtained from the Fa to help them. Some of them began to practice Dafa and others joined me in resisting the persecution.
Rewarded for Spreading the Truth
I run a barber shop. I benefited from practicing Falun Dafa and wanted to clarify the facts to others. Under the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) defamatory propaganda, many people didn’t know the truth about the persecution. So I played videos to customers while they waited for haircuts.
Mr. Huang, a businessman, came to my shop and wanted to borrow a video. He said that his wife watched it while having a haircut the day before and found out that Falun Dafa is good, and many people around the world have learned it. He came back a few days later and said that he thought the video was good and recommended it to his friends.
This was when Dafa was being brutally persecuted. Mr. Huang was blessed because he understood and spread the truth about Dafa. When the electrical wires in my father’s old house needed to be replaced, I went to Mr. Huang’s store with my father to buy wires and other materials. We saw that he had two showrooms, and the upstairs and downstairs were full of building materials. He told me that now his business had grown large, and he also owned a guesthouse as well as another business for building materials. I expressed my happiness for him.
My Cousin’s Improvement
My cousin could no longer walk and had spent more than 100,000 yuan for treatment. He ran out of money for further treatment. When he heard that I came back to my hometown to do business, he wanted to meet with me. From my youth, I remember that he was once optimistic and outgoing. He was now a different person and could only move around using a stool with his hands.
He knew that I practiced Dafa and had recovered from all my illnesses. I told him to try reciting “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” My cousin believed it, and he also began to wear a Dafa amulet. A month later, my cousin’s health began to slowly improve, and he could go out for tea using a cane. He was then able to walk slowly without the use of a cane. My cousin said to me: “I once forgot to wear the amulet after taking a bath, and I did not feel well. But after I put it back on, I was fine.”
My Father Changes
My father intially supported me and my brother in our cultivation. He then became afraid of the CCP’s persecution and scolded us every day. He sometimes even beat us. He even joined the local 610 office and tore up our Dafa books when he saw them.
He was also conflicted. He knew that it was difficult for us to give up practicing Dafa. He once went to a teahouse and proclaimed: “There are two Falun Dafa practitioners in our family!” A person next to him said: “Your family is good, and how fortunate that there are two more Falun Dafa practitioners out there.” My father felt comforted and knew that Dafa is good.
My father has a book stand and supports himself. One day, a man who returned home after serving a jail sentence came to see my father and told him that he had raised a good, remarkable son. He talked about my brother’s experience of being persecuted in the same prison. In order to make him renounce his faith, the prison officials made him freeze in the cold weather, exposed him to the scorching sun in summer, and even prevented him from eating enough.
No matter what they did to him, my brother had no regrets. My father used to hear that my brother was treated well in prison. He now heard the truth about the brutality my brother suffered. My father was angry and sad, and he wrote several letters complaining about the ill treatment his son received. My brother’s situation later improved a bit.
At the same time, my father confessed his mistake to Master Li. Since my father supported us in our cultivation, his business also blossomed. In the past few years, in addition to paying his living expenses, he saved more than 100,000 yuan.
Sometimes, when he reads Dafa books, he is moved to tears by the Fa principles. He told others to sincerely recite “Falun Dafa is good! Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance is good!” Someone actually made good money from his work after reciting the phrase and came to thank my father. My father also convinced his brother to begin practicing Dafa. My uncle and aunt are in their 90s and both are in good health. They live on their own and are bathed in the righteous light of Dafa.
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The foremost and most important thing in life is to love oneself. No matter if life is throwing lemons at you, don’t forget to take time for yourself and know that you are worth everything in this world. Know that you are important and you shall come out of it, whatever the situation be. Nothing, absolutely nothing can stop you if you believe in yourself.
Here are some general problems and their solutions for you:
Problem: You don’t like how you are
Solution: The beauty of lies in the fact that each one of us is different. It would have been utterly boring if all of us looked and thought alike. If you have a problem with yourself, kill it, face it and come out of it – don’t ever run from it. If it’s about physical appearance, make it your strength, make your uniqueness stand out.
Problem: She looks so much better
Solution: She might be pretty but then there are so many others who are pretty as well but none of them can be you. Accept your shortcomings and hone your strengths. Make your charisma all empowering.
Problem: Nothing is going right.
Solution: This is one of the most common problems with almost everyone because all of us think we are the most troubled people on earth. Life is a journey and will always have some highs and lows. It’s the lows, which give us strength enough and realise what good is. Enjoy the journey.
Problem: He doesn’t love me as much as I love him
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Leon is a bright young man who describes himself as a hardworking, open minded kid with a great desire to learn new things. He lives with his younger sister and mother and attends Roosevelt Middle School. Reading science journals and writing short stories are Leon’s hobbies. Leon has a great relationship with his Take Stock in Children mentor, which refers to Leon as an “old soul” mostly because of his interesting way of looking at life. Leon will be the first in his family to graduate high school and attend college. He is looking forward to college and is very interested in studying medicine or becoming an engineer.
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The Kroc Institute's Peace Accords Matrix (PAM) project has launched its redesigned and redeveloped database and website, with enhanced search tools and rich new data on peace accords around the globe.
PAM features comparative data on peace agreements that have been signed since 1989 and offers qualitative and quantitative data for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, students, negotiators, journalists, and mediators involved in on-the-ground peace talks. The project is home to the largest existing collection of implementation data on intrastate peace agreements.
Users can make use of PAM on their own or can engage members of the PAM team for consultation and support in peace processes. Visit the new PAM »
“In recent years, we’ve responded to an increasing number of requests from people involved in real-time negotiations who want to learn more about the effectiveness of peace accords over time,” said John Paul Lederach, senior strategist for PAM and professor of international peacebuilding at the Kroc Institute. “The new site is more user-friendly and makes our data available to a wider group of people.”
Database users can conduct comparative searches to learn how their peace-related questions have been addressed in other accords. For example, if a mediator involved in peace negotiations in Colombia wants to find out more about how other countries have handled military reform or natural resource management, he or she can search for these and more than 50 other peace accord provisions that range from arms embargoes to women’s rights.
For the first time, PAM users now have access to statistics showing how successfully a peace accord has been implemented after 10 years. For example, a peace agreement signed in 1995 in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been 93 percent implemented, whereas a peace agreement signed one year later in Mindanao, the Philippines, has only been 59 percent implemented.
“We’ve found that military issues tend to be implemented more rapidly, and those related to reconciliation or human rights are slower to be implemented,” Lederach said. In recent years, the PAM team has provided support for ongoing peace processes in Colombia, Nepal, South Sudan, Venezuela and Myanmar, working with religious and secular actors and government officials. PAM is regularly used by a network of peacebuilding practitioners around the world.
“This tool enables people involved in on-the-ground conflict to go to an authoritative record of what has happened in other conflicts, see what has worked, and see under what circumstances it worked,” said David Cortright, program manager for the Peace Accords Matrix and associate director of programs and policy studies at the Kroc Institute.
“The objectivity of the data enables negotiating parties to get beyond their lack of trust in the other side.”
Support in Colombia
Francisco Diez, PAM’s Regional Ambassador for the Peace Accords Matrix, has used the site extensively to support negotiators engaged in the peace process in Colombia.
“We've used PAM with government negotiators, members of Congress, religious leaders, the media, peace activists, academics, and civil society groups,” said Diez, a longtime international mediator who also is the former Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina.
“The knowledge it contains opens up people’s minds because it offers concrete data from other peace negotiations, showing the range of what’s possible.”
PAM History and Team
The Peace Accords Matrix was originally conceived by John Darby, Professor of Comparative Ethnic Conflict at the Kroc Institute from 1999 until his death in 2012. He worked closely with Master's students in international peace studies to collect data and develop the first PAM.
The project has received financial support from the United States Institute of Peace and the National Science Foundation. More recently, Kroc Institute Advisory Council member Mark McGrath, who also is Chair of the Kellogg Institute Advisory Board, made a generous gift to the project to support planning that will take PAM to new levels of global impact.
Principal researchers Madhav Joshi, and Jason Quinn, with support from research advisers Peter Wallensteen and Erik Melander from Uppsala University in Sweden, and policy studies research associate Laurel Stone, are the core contributors to the database and new website.
At Notre Dame, plans are underway to train master’s students in international peace studies to use PAM to inform their research on various conflict settings. These students will join the steadily growing and diverse list of people who rely on PAM data to bolster their efforts to build peace.
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By any metric, Bathhouse Betty took it too far this time.
Bette Midler incurred the wrath of the internet and beyond with a tweet that can be called, at best, insensitive and woefully misjudged.
Last night, in light of admittedly infuriating current headlines, the 72-year-old LGBT icon posted a since-deleted tweet saying:
“Women, are the n-word of the world. Raped, beaten, enslaved, married off, worked like dumb animals; denied education and inheritance; enduring the pain and danger of childbirth and life IN SILENCE for THOUSANDS of years They are the most disrespected creatures on earth.”
In fairness, the cringe-inducing phrase comes from a 1972 song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Still, Midler didn’t do herself any favors so much as dig a deeper grave in her first attempt to explain/excuse herself, tweeting:
"I gather I have offended many by my last tweet. 'Women are the…etc' is a quote from Yoko Ono from 1972, which I never forgot. It rang true then, and it rings true today, whether you like it or not. This is not about race, this is about the status of women; THEIR HISTORY."
That tweet got deleted too, replaced with this:
Across the board, responses have been varying degrees of damning and outraged.
“What in the unholy hell?” tweeted professor Nina Turner. “This right here is unacceptable and unbelievable. Black-folks were chattel for 250 years on this soil. Innate humanity denied generation after generation. In 2019, it will be 400 yrs since the first 20 Africans were forced here. Don’t ever!”
“No. A million times no,” tweeted Julia Peacock, a Democratic candidate for California’s U.S. House seat. Good lord, when will we stop pretending we don’t have privilege? My skin is white; doors open for me that WILL NEVER OPEN for WOC. Stop, stop, stop. Never. This. Comparison. Ever.”
Some are demanding that Midler donate to a charity benefiting women of color as an amends.
In a career spanning almost fifty years, Midler has won three Grammys, four Golden Globes, three Emmys, and two Tonys. She has sold over 30 million records worldwide.
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I got to the end at my first game and didn't get the 6th medal...
The only thing I don't like about this game is that the controls annoy me
I wanna control myself with the arrows and not WASD keys
The game can be a little bit glitchy at times
but nice and very addicting
Reminds me of Burnout 3
Very fun and addicting!
Yo, what's up man! Your flash game is da shit dude! I'd like it if you could make the in-game medals you can deserve into real NG Medals that you can deserve!
Lil' Kenny over and out..Shizzle for da Dizzle(yeah, I'm high right now)
Cmon this is like the easiest game I've ever played until I get to Jesus
I can't beat that guy
I like the animation and graphics and stuff... Fun to play this!
Althou this seems like the perfect fun Flash game, it has some negative points
But first of all, there's a glitch. Instead of getting all the blue books you can just click on the "x2" and change it to 0, if you know what I mean
The 5th level of Ninja Arena pissed me of! The control isn't made for such a level with little platforms and timed jumps. Its not just a level challenge, its a challenge about how sh*tty the controls can be.
I love running around jumping on everything and getting to the end fast, its not like any other game where you hav to beat enemies :P
Also I'm laughing my *ss of with the guy's talking
Well dude its a good game, but could have been slightly better
worth a 10
after defeating this game, its time for a full review
im gonna go all out on you becus you guys seem to be very good programmers (no sarcasm XD)
I'm not going to blame you guys (again like all the other reviewers did) about the controls, in fact, they were hard in the beginning but u get used to it after a little effort...
anyway after buying all the upgrades, its funny that I can beat the end boss in 5 seconds :P still fun
In the beginning it was the most fun to just blow up everyone in sight and win, but after a while its gets annoying to search for the last few guys somewhere on the big map
A difficulity setting would be the only missing thing here!
This game has just become my favourite game on newgrounds and even thou its a pretty easy game, Its still worth a 10 for the awesomness
thank u guys, and I hope to see a Kill Kar III
wud be nice to chnge the control to the arrows thats all :P
still a 10 starz
how can I beat that nightmare boss omg! first of all, the medals didnt work for me. secondly, I hav no clue what u gotta do. And I dont see how this can be fun :/
This game has nice graphics, thats all!
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THE BLESSING OF THE RIGHT PEOPLE
I was having an in-between session chat with some other ministers during a conference when one of my friends said, “All I wish I can take from you are your men. Give me those men of yours”.
We had a good laugh but it was a way of giving a compliment to the amazing commitment of men working in the ministry.
Beloved, one of the things you must trust God for in life is the blessing of the right people on the journey of vision. Whether it is ministry or business, you cannot underrate the blessing of the right people.
One person that was blessed with such men was David. David is proof that it is not money that attracts the right men, it takes the blessing of the Lord.
Now, these were the men who came to David at Ziklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and they were among the mighty men, helpers in the war,
I Chronicles 12:1 NKJV
David was still in hiding when he had the blessing of men. He was a fugitive. He was not even settled but men came to him. The Bible called them:
• Mighty Men. Helpers in War
• Expert Archers. They could shoot and sling with both hands
• Brave and Experienced Warriors. Fierce as Lions and Swift as Deers
• Army Commanders. The weakest could take on a hundred men. The strongest, a thousand.
• Loyal Men
“For at that time they came to David day by day to help him, until it was a great army, like the army of God” I Chronicles 12:22 NKJV
Men kept pouring in to the camp of David. They all came to help him and not to betray him. It was not about money. It was a blessing from God.
Respected men came. Men who understood the times and seasons came. Men prepared for battle came. They all came with a single purpose- to make David king.
Hear me Today- you will enjoy the blessing of the right men. The Lord will bring them into your life. They will join your organization. They will come to help in ministry. They will come to take your business to a new level.
No matter how much you spend, you can employ crooks. The right men are a blessing from the Lord. You will enjoy that blessing from God.
Your disappointment with men is over today.
Just a warning- Make sure that you also have a heart like David that loves God and serve others loyally. Why? You will attract who you are.
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Coinstar Names Di Valerio CEO as Davis Unexpectedly RetiresMichael White
Coinstar Inc., owner of the Redbox movie-rental kiosks, named Chief Financial Officer J. Scott Di Valerio to be chief executive officer after the unexpected retirement of Paul Davis. The shares declined.
Di Valerio will assume the new role after Davis, 55, retires on March 31, Bellevue, Washington-based Coinstar said yesterday in a statement. Galen Smith, senior vice president of finance at Redbox, will succeed Di Valerio as CFO.
The changes come as Redbox and partner Verizon Communications Inc. prepare for the commercial debut of Redbox Instant, a service that combines access to Redbox DVD rentals with the ability to stream movies online. Coinstar also is rolling out Rubi, a line of gourmet coffee vending machines. While Davis’s retirement was a surprise, the company’s strategy is unlikely to change, said Eric Wold, an analyst at B. Riley Caris in San Francisco, who recommends buying the shares.
“It’s somewhat of a disappointment in terms of how strong Paul Davis was in positioning the company for growth going forward with new businesses,” Wold said. “I don’t expect any major changes in their trajectory. They all agreed on the direction the company was taking.”
Redbox Instant, now in a public beta test, is scheduled to start in the first quarter.
Davis decided to retire after completing several key deals, including the partnership with Verizon and the sale of underperforming businesses such as one that sold prepaid cards for mobile phones, Marci Maule, a company spokeswoman, said in an e-mail.
Coinstar also expanded last year into the sale of tickets to concerts and sporting events.
“Paul accomplished what he set out to do and decided it’s the right time to retire,” Maule said.
Coinstar also said fourth-quarter earnings, excluding some items, will be at or above the high end of its Oct. 25 forecast of 62 cents to 77 cents a share. Revenue will be within the previously announced range of $552 million to $602 million.
The stock fell as much as 5.9 percent to $48.97 yesterday following the announcement, which was released after the markets closed. Coinstar slipped 0.9 percent to $52.05 yesterday in regular trading and gained 14 percent last year.
Investors probably are looking for more clarity on any change in the company’s plans, Wold said of Coinstar’s drop.
Davis, who joined Coinstar in 2008 as chief operating officer, will leave the company’s board in March when he retires, according to the statement. Di Valerio, 50, has been CFO since 2010 and also oversaw the company’s information technology and supply chain operations.
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I’m guessing most people go to Buona Beef for the namesake meat, and the Italian beef served at Buona is just fine.
Recently, though, a friend brought me along to his Friday ritual of having the Pepper and Egg Sandwich at Buona.
Pepper and Egg Sandwiches are very popular during Lent, when the devout forgo the foods they love, and on Fridays, when eating meat has traditionally been discouraged by the Catholic church.
Italy, a Catholic country, has many days throughout the year when abstinence from meat is encouraged. It’s not surprising that many Italian Beef places offer Pepper and Egg Sandwiches to the faithful who demonstrate spiritual discipline by denying themselves their favorite foods.
There’s the spiritual side…and there’s also the taste side.
The Pepper and Egg Sandwich is a light and flavorful combination of fluffy eggs, sweet peppers and, if you like a little punch on your palette, some giardiniera, the piquant blend of chiles, celery, carrots, olives and other vegetables (Buona charges 40 cents extra for this condiment – insert eye roll here). Giardiniera is about as hot as Italians ever go: we love garlic, but even though Italian mariner Columbus introduced the chile pepper of the New World to the Old World, many paisanos have never warmed up to the idea of putting a lot of heat in the food. Me, I recommend going with the giardiniera “upgrade” as it adds dimension to the sandwich.
The Pepper and Egg Sandwich is also a decent vegetarian option, which in these times is very important. I’ve noticed that Chicago places that traditionally celebrate meat are now starting to make the effort to throw a little something toward the other end of the food chain. The Purple Pig (500 N. Michigan, Chicago) for instance, has over 20 vegetarian items on their menu, and even an unabashed steak-lovers sanctuary like Mastro’s (520 N. Dearborn) will knock together a special vegan dinner if you call in advance.
The Pepper and Egg Sandwich is also a little lower in calories than an Italian Beef (especially if you, like me, order it “wet” with sauce). You can “correct” that by getting your sandwich with excellent house-made Parmesan chips or an order of fries – and if you get the fries, please do follow Hammond’s Rule of Ordering: Ask for Crisp Fries.
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Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Lester
D. Foreman, Judge, presiding.
JUSTICE O'CONNOR DELIVERED THE OPINION OF THE COURT:
This permissive interlocutory appeal arises out of the trial court's refusal to dismiss plaintiff's action based on the doctrine of res judicata. The question certified by the trial court is whether the plaintiff's present action sounding in fraud and alleging that he was forced to retire at age 65 is barred by the dismissal of plaintiff's initial action in Federal district court alleging that he was forced to retire at age 65 in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, codified as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 621 through 634 (1982) (hereinafter cited as the ADEA). We hold that plaintiff's present action is not barred by res judicata principles and affirm.
The record reveals that plaintiff, John Pfeiffer, is an American citizen who was employed in West Germany by defendant, the William Wrigley Jr. Company (the Wrigley Company). In March 1983, his employment was terminated on or about his 65th birthday. On May 10, 1983, plaintiff filed an action against the Wrigley Company in Federal district court alleging that his termination violated his rights under the ADEA. On defendant's motion, the Federal district court dismissed plaintiff's action on the ground that the ADEA does not apply extraterritorially to American citizens working in foreign countries. Pfeiffer v. William Wrigley Jr. Co. (N.D. Ill. 1983), 573 F. Supp. 458, affirmed (7th Cir. 1985), 755 F.2d 554.
Subsequently, plaintiff filed the instant action against the Wrigley Company and three of its corporate officers. Sounding in fraud, the complaint alleged that in 1974, when plaintiff was 56 years of age, he was offered a position with the Wrigley Company as director for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Specifically, he alleged that he was told that: (a) the company had no forced retirement policy; (b) plaintiff could work until he was at least 68 years old; and (c) plaintiff would be moved to the Chicago office after two or three years (i.e., by 1976 or 1977). Plaintiff further claimed that he was "forced to retire on his sixty-fifth birthday on March 31, 1983," and was "stationed overseas from 1974 until his retirement [in 1983]." Defendants subsequently filed a motion to dismiss on the ground the plaintiff's present action was barred by the doctrine of res judicata. The trial court denied the motion to dismiss but allowed the defendants to bring this interlocutory appeal pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 308 (87 Ill.2d R. 308).
The doctrine of res judicata reflects the public policy favoring finality in litigation and judicial economy. (Smith v. Bishop (1962), 26 Ill.2d 434, 187 N.E.2d 217; Redfern v. Sullivan (1982), 111 Ill. App.3d 372, 375, 444 N.E.2d 205.) Res judicata or estoppel by judgment provides that a final judgment rendered on the merits by a court of competent jurisdiction bars a subsequent action between the parties in the initial action and their privies on the same claim, demand or cause of action. (Schmitt v. Woods (1979), 73 Ill. App.3d 498, 499-500, 392 N.E.2d 55; Rotogravure Service, Inc. v. R.W. Borrowdale Co. (1979), 77 Ill. App.3d 518, 524, 395 N.E.2d 1143.) Res judicata extends to questions which were or might have been determined in the initial action. (Yaw v. Beeghly (1982), 109 Ill. App.3d 627, 632, 440 N.E.2d 1066; Cranwill v. Donahue (1981), 99 Ill. App.3d 968, 970, 426 N.E.2d 337, appeal denied (1982), 88 Ill.2d 549.) However, the dimension of res judicata that bars matters which might have been litigated applies only where the first and second suit involves the same cause of action. Fountas v. Breed (1983), 118 Ill. App.3d 669, 673, 455 N.E.2d 200; Kahler v. Don E. Williams Co. (1978), 59 Ill. App.3d 716, 718, 375 N.E.2d 1034.
In the case at bar, there is no dispute but that the Federal district court had jurisdiction over plaintiff's initial action arising under the ADEA, and that its dismissal of his action constituted a final judgment on the merits even though the Federal court never reached the age discrimination issue or decided whether the ADEA would have been violated if plaintiff had been employed in the United States. (Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b).) Since the identity of parties and subject matter requirements have also been met, the only question remaining to be decided is whether plaintiff's suits involve the same cause of action.
A cause of action consists of a right belonging to the plaintiff and a violation of that right by a wrongful act or omission by the defendant for which the law gives a remedy. (City of Elmhurst v. Kegerreis (1945), 392 Ill. 195, 205-06, 64 N.E.2d 450; Village of Northbrook v. County of Cook (1980), 88 Ill. App.3d 745, 750, 410 N.E.2d 925, appeal denied (1981), 82 Ill.2d 585.) Mere similarity in pleadings is not determinative of the issue of res judicata. Andre v. Blackwell Electronics Industrial Co. (1972), 7 Ill. App.3d 970, 976, 289 N.E.2d 27.
When determining the identity of causes of action for res judicata purposes, one line of Illinois cases considers whether the evidence needed to sustain the second suit would have sustained the first, or whether there is identity of facts essential to the maintenance of both cases. (Village of Northbrook v. County of Cook (1980), 88 Ill. App.3d 745, 750; Palya v. Palya (1980), 87 Ill. App.3d 472, 475, 409 N.E.2d 133.) Another line of Illinois cases has adopted a "transactional" approach in determining whether two suits involve the same cause of action, stating that "the assertion of different kinds or theories of relief still constitutes a single cause of action if a single group of operative facts give rise to the assertion of relief." (Baird & Warner, Inc. v. Addison Industrial Park, Inc. (1979), 70 Ill. App.3d 59, 64, 387 N.E.2d 831, appeal denied (1979), 79 Ill.2d 609; see Phillips v. Elrod (1985), 135 Ill. App.3d 70, 74, 478 N.E.2d 1078; see generally Hagee v. City of Evanston (7th Cir. 1984), 729 F.2d 510, 513 (applying Illinois law).) In the context of the case at bar, however, we see no reason to choose between the two approaches since we reach the same result using either one.
A close examination of the proof required in plaintiff's two suits reveals that the same evidence would not sustain both suits, and that the facts essential to one case would not be essential to the other. Plaintiff's current action requires proof that intentional misrepresentations made by defendants concerning the terms of employment were justifiably relied upon by plaintiff. (Soules v. General Motors Corp. (1980), 79 Ill.2d 282, 286, 402 N.E.2d 599.) An action under the ADEA requires that plaintiff prove that he was within the protected age group of 40 to 70 years of age; he was discharged despite the adequacy of his work; and he was discharged because of his age. (See Golomb v. Prudential Insurance Co. (7th Cir. 1982), 688 F.2d 547; E. Devitt & C. Blackman, Federal Jury Practice & Instructions sec. 92.25 (1985 Supp.).) Evidence concerning defendants' misrepresentations and plaintiff's reliance, which is crucial in the instant suit, would not have sustained an action brought under the ADEA. Similarly, the fact that plaintiff was discharged on account of his age, which is central to his ADEA suit, would not necessarily be an essential fact in the current action based on fraudulent misrepresentations. Focusing on the necessary evidence and essential facts of each suit, it is clear, under this approach, that plaintiff's State and Federal suits do not involve the same cause of action even though they contain similar allegations that plaintiff "was forced to retire at age sixty-five."
Defendants argue, in essence, that the present suit is a reincarnation of the prior suit brought under a different legal theory and requesting relief for what is in effect the same injury. In support of their argument, defendants cite Cemer v. Marathon Oil Co. (6th Cir. 1978), 583 F.2d 830, where the court implicitly used a transactional approach to hold that a State law breach of contract claim was barred by the prior adjudication of an ADEA action. However, Cemer is inapposite because (1) the State law breach of contract claim in Cemer is factually distinguishable from the State law claim of fraud at issue here; and (2) the court's decision in Cemer was expressly based upon the State and Federal claims being within the Federal court's original jurisdiction (583 F.2d 830, 832 n. 2), and the court's finding that both suits sought to remedy the same alleged injury the discharge of plaintiff by defendant (583 F.2d 830, 832).
• 1 In the case at bar, the Federal court had no independent basis for asserting jurisdiction over plaintiff's State law claim. Indeed, it is questionable whether plaintiff could have litigated his State law claim in Federal court by invoking that court's pendent jurisdiction. (See Arnell v. Pan American World Airways, Inc. (S.D.N.Y. 1985), 611 F. Supp. 908, 910.) But even if plaintiff could have brought his State law claim with his Federal law claim, he was not required to do so under the Federal rules of joinder where there are independent causes of action. (See Commercial Box & Lumber Co. v. Uniroyal, Inc. (5th Cir. 1980), 623 F.2d 371; 3A Moore's Federal Practice sec. 18.04 (1985).) Similarly, principles of finality and judicial economy behind res judicata do not mandate that plaintiff's failure to join them in his initial suit should bar the present suit where the necessary proof and underlying facts in the two suits are different. See Fountas v. Breed (1983), 118 Ill. App.3d 669, 673; Cranwill v. Donahue (1981), 99 Ill. App.3d 968; Andre v. Blackwell Electronics Industrial Co. (1972), 7 Ill. App.3d 970.
Here, plaintiff's current suit focuses on the beginning of his employment relationship with defendants, and seeks to recover for allegedly fraudulent inducements to accept employment. In contrast, the previous ADEA action sought to remedy the allegedly wrongful termination of plaintiff's employment. Clearly, plaintiff's current suit for fraud does not flow from the same conduct complained of in plaintiff's earlier suit, and does not seek to remedy the same alleged injury. Rather, plaintiff's suits involve different underlying facts and seek to remedy separate injuries which occurred at different times during plaintiff's seven-year employment relationship with the Wrigley Company.
• 2 In conclusion, applying either a "necessary evidence" approach or a "transactional" approach, plaintiff's State and Federal suits do not involve the same cause of action and, therefore, res judicata principles are inapplicable. Accordingly, we hold that plaintiff's current action sounding in fraud is not barred by the Federal court's dismissal of plaintiff's previous ... | <urn:uuid:069c2e51-2686-44d0-a83c-a257f52e6dc3> | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | http://il.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac.19851021_0001253.IL.htm/qx | 2017-11-22T09:54:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806543.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20171122084446-20171122104446-00688.warc.gz | en | 0.945539 | 2,612 |
A million to one -- that's the chance of a woman giving birth to babies who appear to be of different races. Carole Fraser, a 42-year-old mom from England defied the odds by giving birth to twins; one appears to be Black, the other White, reports The Mirror
. Fraser, who is of mixed race (Caribbean and White), and her husband Brian who is White, named their twins Daniel and Martha. A few months after birth Daniel's skin color began to change. "He started getting blacker, while Martha stayed pale," says Fraser. Nicknamed "Salt and Pepper" Daniel and Martha are fraternal (not identical) twins, so it's not unusual that they don't look alike, but still, it is rare that Daniel appears to have taken his mom's genes while Martha took her father's. At first, Fraser, who grew up in being the only Black child in her family (her siblings are White) worried about how Daniel's color will affect how he will be treated. "I panicked when I first thought about this happening, I'm completely relaxed with it now," she says. "I know that Daniel will never feel left out or different because we love all our children so much." | <urn:uuid:192ff6a6-5302-4576-b83a-9f9aee6126c7> | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | http://www.essence.com/2010/07/13/mom-gives-birth-to-black-and-white-twins | 2016-07-25T15:57:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257824319.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071024-00103-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.980132 | 252 |
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Today’s Post by Joe Farace
To me, the exposure compensation control is one of the most important parts of any DSLR or mirrorless camera and it’s the first control—after how to adjust the ISO setting—that I look for when shooting a new camera.
It’s been my belief that camera’s designers realized that no amount of automation will produce a “perfect” exposure under all possible lighting situations and what some people might like others might not.
Since you are the final arbiter of what’s “correct” the Exposure Compensation feature lets you increase or decrease the automatic exposure in one-half or one-third tops to get exactly the exposure you like. Using the camera’s LCD screen and histogram function will help you home in on what’s correct.
One of the first tips that I give to aspiring car photographers is that they should slightly underexpose black cars to render them as black and overexpose white ones, so they look white. When you think about this concept, it makes perfect sense: By forcing the exposure toward middle gray tones, which is what your camera’s light meter will do, you end up with a white car that looks gray or a black car that appears as a different shade of gray.
But what about an image like today’s that includes both white and black cars. You could always bracket but I find it easier to use the exposure compensation dial on my camera, checking the histogram as I shoot.
How I made this shot: This photograph of a Cobra and Mercedes-Benz SL was made in private collection in San Diego with a Canon EOS 50D and EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens (at 85mm) with an exposure of 1/30 sec at f/4 and ISO 640. That lens has been replaced by the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM.
Controlling exposure compensation usually involves pressing a button and rolling a control wheel and because no two cameras—even from the same manufacturer— do it the same way, refer to your User’s Guide for specific directions. On my Panasonic Lumix G5, for example, it’s a small toggle that’s conveniently located behind to the shutter release but none of my other Lumix camera do it that way and the GX85 manages to hide it. It’s a shame really.
Tip: If you can set the amount of exposure compensation by one-half or one-third, I suggest that use the one-third stop option because it provides you with more options allowing a more nuanced difference in exposure. But, always, it’s your call.
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Community Spotlight: Los Santos Size Posted by Kirsty at 22:05. Site: GTA V. Category: General
It's been a couple of days since Rockstar announced the different editions of GTA V that will be available and just what we'll get with them. Already pre-ordered yours? Take a moment to vote in our poll on GTAForums.
The exclusive items that come with each edition have been met with excitement and anticipation, but there was also one carefully placed and completely unexpected detail that has been causing quite the stir: the map. Coming exclusively with the special and collector's editons, the blueprint style poster of the map will feature points of interest we can visit in-game as well as clues to get quick 'n easy cash. Although by no means have we seen the full map, many eyebrows have been raised about size of the city shown.
From the beginning GTA V has been described to have a map as big as GTA IV, GTA San Andreas and Red Dead Redemption "combined". Does this mean only only land mass or the entire visable area? Does it include interiors or the underwater environment? There have been statements alluding to the answers of these questions, but not explicit enough to confirm. It's still relatively unclear about how large the land mass (that being areas we can walk, drive and explore) will be in comparison to other GTA games.
There's no one more analytical than a GTA fan, so since receiving this snippet of the map, the community has been busy at work attempting to calculate and measure just what we're looking at. The Los Santos Size topic on GTAForums has been growing by the day with countless comparisons to GTA IV's Liberty City.
One example is that of forum member deffpony, who has managed to compare scales out of screenshots, character heights and building models.
To get some insight into how he went about his measurements, deffpony told us:
"In order to determine an estimated comparison of Los Santos to Liberty City, I first obtained a 3D model of Algonquin. Knowing that the Rotterdam Tower is a 1:1 model of the Empire State Building it is safe to assume that the Los Santos Bank Tower is also a 1:1 model of its real life counterpart. Using a model of the LS tower alongside the proportioned LC model, I sized the Los Santos blueprint so that the tower sits in its appropriate location 3 dimensionally, thus creating a scaled comparison of Los Santos to Liberty City.
With the help of some screenshots I cross referenced character model heights between IV and V within the scaled comparison. The results were almost identical, adding further credibility to this scale.
The largest source of error would be if the Bank Tower, unlike the buildings in Liberty City, was not a 1:1 model. If this is the case the entire scale is a very rough estimate at best."
A big shout out to everyone else contributing to the cause; this is only one comparison of many that have been created, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more.
Now, it's important to note that everything regarding the map is complete speculation and based on fan interpretations and information-sharing. However, it would be unfair not to acknowledge to the sheer dedication that the community has put into the group effort of deciphering the size. If you feel a little disappointed with what you've been presented with, then don't worry, as the screenshots, trailers and press previews have shown us that GTA V is the most ambitious GTA game we're yet to even fully see. Call it bias, but we're feeling pretty positive here at GTANet that no matter what it seems like at the moment, the game is going to look and feel very big.
Last but not least, if you're still ummming and ahhhing about which edition to get, be sure to check out this weeks GTANet Podcast (episode 3) for a breakdown on what's included and how the contents fair to editions of previous GTAs and other games. | <urn:uuid:7f862b2c-a41f-4cac-a660-ab4fe5613efd> | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | http://www.gtanet.com/news/single.php?id=4534 | 2015-07-01T01:48:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375094634.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031814-00162-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.966208 | 824 |
Hudson Valley Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Runs
Mother Nature has blessed us with plenty of sunshine lately. You can almost smell the fresh, crisp Spring air. We have so many things to look forward to this month, one of those being St. Patrick’s Day. Things may be done differently this year or folks are finding a way to make the best of the situation. Typically, we would be joining in on parades, festivities and runs. It seems like the runs are still going on this year, but just virtually. I have a new appreciation for the things that we can do virtually that we never thought were possible. Check out these virtual and in person runs and be apart of the St. Patrick’s festivities after all.
In Kingston, the 33rd Annual Shamrock Run for 2021 is still going on You can be a part of this event in a few ways. Simply, register through ZippyReg for the run and price is $20 which includes a running neck gaiter mask delivered to your home. Secondly, you can choose your Shamrock Run Race Day with any weather condition you prefer. You’ll be able to run your 2-mile course on any of the days of this race. You will then be able to choose your route of the street, indoor or outdoor. Lastly, take the time to congratulate yourself and post your results! Check out more here .
March 5th- March 17th, 2021
Irish 5K Sweat-er Run
This virtual run allows you to join in on a 5k or 10k in honor of the Irish American Heritage Museum for St. Patrick’s Day. Simply, sign up and complete the registration. After doing so, create your own bib for the virtual race. Be sure to print it out and wear it as you complete your run. Doing this virtually is a great thing because you can do it whenever you want and wherever. For more details, check this out .
March 8th-March 14th, 2021
St. Patrick’s Day Ramble
The Village of Montgomery is hosting their Run For The Gold 5K Race. They take pride in their committee and the efforts in making this come together safely. This race will be done in smaller sections but also the option of doing it virtually as well. They look forward to seeing the smiling faces and happy runners this year. Check out more details here .
March 20, 2021
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Having the Visio diagram of a LiveCycle ES deployment architecture handy always makes for smoother, more coherent architecture discussions. To facilitate that, here is a sample Visio document that can be downloaded and customized to reflect your exact architecture. You would need Microsoft Office Visio 2007 or newer. Here is the PDF version.
Also, many system administrators experience a need to document and maintain configuration information for all of their LiveCycle servers in a production cluster. To help with that, here are additional Visio templates (by J2EE appserver): IBM WebSphere (PDF), Red Hat JBoss (PDF) and Oracle WebLogic (PDF). | <urn:uuid:31744351-421e-41a4-b0bb-798c9762d528> | CC-MAIN-2014-10 | http://blogs.adobe.com/livecycle/2010/03/livecycle_es2_deployment_archi.html | 2014-03-11T11:48:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1394011184056/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305091944-00006-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.869505 | 132 |
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All secondary student accounts are already set up.
Google users need to be 13 to have an account, so if you teach elementary, you need to get parent permission to set up their accounts.
What is the advantage of SPPS Apps/Google Docs over a USB drive?
Knowing which is the latest copy
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Easy distribution of assignments - paper-free
Allowing students to access work and assignments from any computer
Being able to collect work even if a student doesn't turn it in
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DAA C-more sight mountArtikelnummer: SK101947
Geheel vernieuwde C-More sight mount met demontabele magnetische table pick up stift en veel verstelmogelijkheden van de duimsteun.The DAA C-more mount incorporates several new innovative features making this mount one of a kind!
The mount configuration is a traditional C-more Upright mounting system, which is available in two color options and in heights suitable for either STI (and all 1911 and 2011 pistols) or a lower Tanfoglio model.
The mount features an integral heavy duty blast shield to minimize dirt and possible debris damage to your C-more lens.
The new features of this mount include:
Steel inserts for C-more mounting screws
Unique to this mount are steel insert nuts embedded into the horizontal mount platform, into which you screw down your C-more. In other mounts, those screws are held in aluminum, and the threads there can be damaged or worn, forcing you to replace the mount. Not with the DAA C-more mount! Steel nuts ensure a virtually indestructible thread, and the option to replace them if need be. Two stainless steel mounting screws are included, however you can use your original C-more screws a well.
Magnetic Support Arm
This mount features an all new ambidextrous, detachable support arm which is perfect for propping the gun up off the table, allowing a better and faster grip on those table-top start stages. The support arm, made of a steel core with a plastic cover, clicks into place from either the left or right side, and is firmly held in place as you shoot by a powerful magnet assembled into the mount. It can be removed instantly without tools to allow for easy packing of your pistol, or should you choose not to use it.
Newly designed Adjustable Thumb-Rest
The mount includes an integrated wide (16mm) thumb rest paddle, which fits directly onto the vertical side of the mount. The thumb rest can be positioned in any of 15 pre drill holes and in each at either 30 or 45 degree angle. This allows each user to position the thumb rest to best fit his hand size and grip style. And of course, should you choose not to use it, the mount paddle can be removed without affecting the way the mount is assembled.
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COMPIÈGNE, France, July 10 — If there was any doubt that Fabian Cancellara had the panache required to be the leader of the main pack of riders, then he erased it Tuesday. With a lightning-fast attack in the final half-mile of the longest stage of this year’s Tour de France, Cancellara caught the rest of the field by surprise, winning Stage 3 and extending his overall lead to more than half a minute.
The last kilometer of a flat stage is usually the domain of the sprinters, and it is almost unheard of for a rider who is not known for a powerful finishing sprint to bolt from the pack when it is within sight of the finish line.
But just as the sprinters were setting up for their final dash, Cancellara took advantage of three 90-degree turns immediately before the race’s final kilometer. On his way to the line, he powered past the remains of a four-man breakaway, which had been struggling to stay away from the pack in the race’s final miles, to add a stage win to his victory in the prologue of this year’s Tour.
“I saw the riders were a little bit surprised about this part of the road, so I attacked,” said Cancellara, a Swiss rider for the CSC team. “It was very instinctive.” Still, he added, “the last kilometer was the most difficult of my life.”Continue reading the main story
Cancellara is the world champion in the time trial and has worn the leader’s yellow jersey since winning the opening five-mile prologue, a short time trial, on Saturday.
As if he were riding a half-mile time trial Tuesday, Cancellara took off, looked over his shoulder once, then jumped out of the saddle in the last 200 yards and threw his arms up in a victory salute a few yards before he crossed the line.
Cancellara now leads Andreas Klöden, a German with the Astana team, by 33 seconds. David Millar is third, 41 seconds behind the leader, and George Hincapie and Bradley Wiggins are each 43 seconds back.
The victory for Cancellara was all the more surprising because the peloton, as the main pack is known, was often moving so slowly that it appeared he and his CSC team were not interested in keeping the yellow jersey. A two-man breakaway that took off early in the stage found itself nearly 14 minutes ahead of the pack at one point.
That lead built as the peloton cruised along at a mere 19 miles an hour, slower than many weekend cycling club rides. By the finish, the riders had covered the 147-mile stage, which ran from Waregem, Belgium, to Compiègne, a historic town northeast of Paris, in 6 hours 36 minutes 15 seconds, for an average speed of 22 miles an hour.
The slow pace came as the Tour headed into a stiff wind for much of the afternoon and several riders, including Cancellara, nursed wounds sustained Monday in a crash that occurred about a mile from the finish.
The initial two-man breakaway, of the French riders Nicolas Vogondy of the Agritubel team and Matthieu Ladagnous of Française des Jeux, was taking it easy enough that it was joined by two other riders late in the stage.
One of the new riders was Stéphane Augé, a French rider for Cofidis, who had his eye on the route’s lone climb. By finishing first over the top of the half-mile hill, which was ranked in the lowest of four categories in steepness and length, Augé grabbed the polka-dot jersey for best climber from Millar.
Tom Boonen, the Belgian sprinter for Quick Step-Innergetic, finished Tuesday’s stage in fourth place and extended his lead in the points competition over Robbie McEwen, an Australian rider for Predictor-Lotto, who finished seventh.
Erik Zabel, a German for Team Milram, who won the green jersey as the Tour’s best sprinter from 1996 to 2001 and who recently admitted he used performance-enhancing drugs earlier in his career, finished second Tuesday and moved up to third in the points competition.
For Cancellara, the victory Tuesday closed a circle of sorts. Compiègne is the starting point of the Paris-Roubaix race, a one-day event each spring that is notorious for its difficult course over more than two dozen stretches of cobblestones. Cancellara won the race in 2006, proving that he is as rugged as he is fast. His attack Tuesday occurred just after the riders passed over a portion of cobblestones in front of the Compiègne castle, the usual departure point for the Roubaix race.
Cancellara and his CSC team now have some interesting calculus in front of them. They must determine whether to continue to defend the yellow jersey or to save their strength in anticipation of helping out their team leader, Carlos Sastre, later in the race.
Wednesday’s fourth stage, which travels 120 miles from Villers-Cotterêts to Joigny, is much hillier than any stage so far, with four climbs rated in the fourth category. That could make it harder for the peloton to keep up with an aggressive breakaway, in part because the teams with top sprinters may not be willing to do the work for a stage they have less chance of winning.
Asked about that, Cancellara made an implicit challenge to other teams to ride harder.
“Team CSC is going to respect and defend this jersey,” he said. Comparing the Tour de France to a big cake, he added, “It’s up to the other teams to have something from this cake, too.”Continue reading the main story | <urn:uuid:f9cccb28-4ef3-4e7c-8d0a-c0550fbee940> | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/11/sports/sportsspecial1/11tour.html?_r=1&ref=sportsspecial1&pagewanted=all | 2017-03-30T11:02:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218193716.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212953-00292-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.975017 | 1,258 |
Family-owner jewellery retailer, Purely Diamonds, has created a diamond-encrusted Christmas jumper, which retails at £2,000,000.
The company believes this sparkling sweater is the world’s first and only diamond-encrusted Christmas jumper.
For the exclusive jumper, the classic Fair Isle design has been adorned in hundreds of hand-picked, loose diamonds, taking Christmas luxury to a whole new level.
With a retail price of £2,000,000, only the finest, hand-selected diamonds were used to create this one-off piece.
Much like everything designed and handcrafted by the team at Purely Diamonds, this jumper has been designed in its London studio by a team of passionate diamond specialists.
The festive knit boasts an extraordinary array of round brilliant cut diamonds, with rubies and emeralds carefully scattered throughout.
Managing director of Purely Diamonds, Emelie Tyler, shares: “Nothing says Christmas like some sparkle, after all the treetops are said to ‘glisten’ during the festive period. For that reason, we wanted to design something unique and special to make it a Christmas like no other.
“As there are typically no jewellery trends linked to this time of year, we thought the only way to add some of the world’s most precious gems would be the most festive of all fashion… the Christmas jumper.”
Despite the price tag, the company is confident the jumper will be snapped up and placed under someone’s tree this Christmas. | <urn:uuid:e831fa7b-b4ce-48a2-b285-b34346eb5a57> | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | https://www.professionaljeweller.com/uk-jeweller-releases-diamond-encrusted-christmas-jumper/ | 2021-07-31T06:04:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154053.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20210731043043-20210731073043-00071.warc.gz | en | 0.942457 | 327 |
A murder committed in front of children is a crime that chills the heart of even a cool-headed NYPD homicide detective like Sigrid Harald. But behind her icy facade, her feelings and sympathies run deep, and her emotional radar can spot hidden feelings faster than a cop can draw a gun. When a shadowy figure kills a dancer in a little Greenwich Village theater before an audience of horrified children, Sigrid is outraged- and soon has a gut feeling that passion pushed the murderer. With no physical evidence to back her up, she'll turn to the special dolls therapists use to help children talk about crimes against them. For the solution to this mystery lies in forbidden impulses, deadly desires..and what an innocent child saw.
Original title: Baby Doll Games
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IdealStretch – The safest and most effective way to stretch.
IdealStretch is the Safest and Most Effective Hamstring, calf, knee and lower back Stretching Aid. Mechanically correct and pressure free stretching of all muscles, ligaments and tendons running from the lower back all the way down to the plantar facia.
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850 + fill power premium goose down. 12 denier ripstop nylon outer shell fabric with 15 denier nylon taffeta lining. The latest addition to the Extremelite Series is a wide sleeping bag made for side sleeping comfort, the Terralite. It features 12 denier ripstop nylon shell fabric with a 15 denier nylon taffeta lining material. There are two zippers allowing this bag to mate with WM's other mummy bags and the second zipper opens the bag up completely around the foot.With both zippers open this bag can make a fairly wide camper van comforter, but even when zipped up it is extremely comfortable. This is due to its wide girth through the middle of the bag, a design that side sleepers will find ideal. Despite the comfortable shape, this bag weighs less than two pounds. The item "New witho tags Western Mountaineering TerraLite 25 Degree Sleeping Bag 6' LZ" is in sale since Friday, July 12, 2019. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Outdoor Sleeping Gear\Sleeping Bags". The seller is "gree2250" and is located in Baltimore, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States. | <urn:uuid:24a5a6b9-36ab-4606-a541-0c13fd29c6ea> | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | http://down-sleeping-bag.org/new_witho_tags_western_mountaineering_terralite_25_degree_sleeping_bag_6_lz.htm | 2020-08-08T17:43:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738015.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20200808165417-20200808195417-00424.warc.gz | en | 0.917627 | 263 |
For centuries, winemakers assumed that a good till reanimated the soil. To start afresh, they believed, you just needed to turn all the soil upside down. They dutifully hoed their vineyards twice a year: once at the end of the growing season and again just before spring. Plowing peaked during the 1980s as interest in wine boomed worldwide. If the traditional light turnover twice a year was good, the enthusiastic hoers believed, a deep cleansing every few months with a five-hundred-horsepower Disk Ripper tiller was better.
In recent years, partly as a result of the advent of natural winemaking, plowing has become more thoughtful. Some conscientious growers have turned away from machines, which can chop up the roots along with the weeds, and toward horse-drawn plows. Old-fashioned tilling, they believe, gives you more control, preventing damage while breaking up undesirable plants and encouraging the vines to grow deeper by gently loosening the surrounding earth. “Go slow,” they intone. “Be careful.”
Other winemakers favor planting over plowing. During the off-season, they grow cover crops such as peas, oats, and clover between the rows of vines to minimize soil erosion. “Don’t churn up dust,” the nurturers aver. “Sprinkle some seed.”
Some die-hard naturalists eschew both sowing and digging. The less they touch the soil, the better.
The fish guy vanished. My wife, Becky, and I had barely managed to scrape together the down payment on our waterfront wreck of a five-story industrial building in Lower Manhattan’s old Fulton Fish Market. But without the rent from the fish guy we weren’t going to be able to live there, much less make any improvements (windows would be nice), unless we found a new tenant to replace him on the ground floor. Months passed until we finally found the perfect one: an enthusiastic would-be wineshop owner willing to take over the space. The only problem was that he was me.
I can’t say that I was actively unhappy with my career in design—just a little stuck. I had recently finished doing the interiors of the Maritime, a trendy boutique hotel in Chelsea, and a penthouse triplex in the Hotel des Artistes, a labor of love. I had written a decorating how-to book, Living in Style Without Losing Your Mind. I had designed and curated an exhibition on the next wave of product designers for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. I had taught at Parsons the New School for Design for more than a decade. I was still writing my column for the New York Times occasionally. But I started to have rumblings.
“It has to be the blue granite,” proclaimed my client with the closetful of Manolo Blahniks and the kitchen lined with empty teak cabinets. “But you already had them cut the Calacatta,” I reminded the woman who was already on the third renovation in just as many years. “We finalized that six weeks ago,” I added, trying to mask my impatience.
“I know,” the put-together blonde admitted sheepishly, and then cooed, “Darling, just tell them to take it back. They can sell it to someone else.”
“And please,” she added offhandedly, “make sure I get full credit. Thanks, love.”
I looked at the two-foot stack of stone samples for the countertops at my feet, the piles of fabric swatches arrayed on my desk, the bulletin board with the inspirational magazine clippings. I surveyed it all and realized that I had had enough.
This type of design wasn’t making lives better. It wasn’t even making anyone’s life prettier. This was going in circles.
I needed to break the cycle.
So I opened up the fifty-year-old Laubade armagnac that my mom had given me. I doused the desk, set it on fire, closed the door, and never looked back.
In reality, I did what people of my background do: I reached into the wine rack and whipped out the best bottle Becky and I had, a brunello riserva we had been given as a wedding present. The tannic red needed another five years before it would be ready to drink. “Screw it,” I told myself, “I’m taking action.” As I strained to sip my big glass of bitter red wine, I pondered. After a half an hour, the glass was empty. My mouth felt dry. Still no epiphany. But I knew I had to find a way off my upholstered hamster wheel.
Tibor Kalman, the late graphic designer and a friend, once told me that he tried never to do anything more than twice. The first time, he reasoned, you panicked, made mistakes, but also had the freshness and the passion to do it well. The second time, you could reduce the anxiety and the screwups but still be excited about the product. By the third time, however, Tibor contended, it all became too rote. The bumps were smoothed out, but so was the passion. Tibor, I should point out, was a little nuts. But his worldview resonated with me. I could design another hotel or more fancy apartments. But was more the answer?
I wanted a change but was not going to shave my head and move to Tibet. Instead, in the year I turned forty, I finally got married and bought a house. But I was still restless. I’ve never really had a career track as much as a career web, albeit always rooted in design. I’ve made furniture, licensed housewares, designed apartments, and written about architecture, though I never really felt as if I had left any of those jobs behind forever.
In Italy, where I spent summers and holidays growing up, this kind of vocational variation seemed to be no big deal. Carlo Mollino was as well-known for his chairs as for his buildings—as well as for his pornography. Massimo Vignelli (“If you can design one thing, you can design everything.”) created the iconic 1972 New York City subway map, equally iconic dishes, and, no less important to me, the wine label for one of my favorite producers, Feudi San Gregorio. And I’ve always identified with multidisciplinary types. Not so much with the big geniuses such as Leonardo, but with Renaissance men writ small, such as David Byrne: art rock plus Latin music plus biking (an interest we share). Or my friend Douglas Riccardi, half hip Brooklynite, half Italian grandma: he makes his own pasta as well as his own driftwood furniture (and weaves the rush seats).
As a wine lover with many interests, it should come as no surprise that Thomas Jefferson, president/architect/botanist/inventor/writer/oenophile, is my god. But I was more wowed to learn through his diaries that as ambassador to France, Jefferson took several solo monthlong wine excursions to savor, learn, and experience. If I couldn’t hope to match his many talents, at least I could aspire to his level of curiosity.
Wine, I soon discovered, is perfect for people who like to explore: history, biology, anthropology, geology, geography, even philosophy. The deeper you dig, the more you find. My friend Jan D’Amore discovered why grapes are so easy to grow at the resuscitated Odoardi winery in Calabria despite the locals’ pessimism. Two thousand years ago, the Romans had tended vines on the very same site and had described a felicitous microclimate.
Chalky soil explains why that Sancerre is so minerally. Vines trimmed in a double-Guyot (flat-topped) probably are growing in Bordeaux.
No wonder wine attracts so many geeks—it’s easy to get drawn in by the minutia. There are legions of statisticians and numbers-obsessed oenophiles who attempt to quantify an essentially unquantifiable experience by assigning it some standard measures and rational explanations. I see the temptation.
But I love the mysticism even more. How can, for example, the well-educated consulting winemaker to a number of Italy’s top producers honestly tell me that one gram (1⁄28 of an ounce!) of ground-up cow horn spread over twenty-two acres of vineyard led to worldwide recognition of his fledgling vineyard? Is he crazy? Or am I?
Wine, I also realized early on, appeals to people who like secrets. Whether it’s hedge funders determined to be more inside than their peers or the people who like The Da Vinci Code, wine aficionados tend to like mystery. And wine seems to demand a special knowledge. But the truly devoted seek more: they want to be clued in to the stories behind the labels, like that illustrious Burgundy producer now being eclipsed by his wife’s much younger lover whose rescue of a once-hallowed vineyard that had fallen into disrepair makes him the next superstar. Think Thomas Pynchon with a little Umberto Eco thrown in. It’s a seductive brew of fact, legend, and gossip.
I started to dream that maybe I’d get to wander the countryside, inspecting old cellars and chatting with vignerons. I’d definitely get to taste a lot of wine. I’m so there. I think.
In San Francisco, there’s a beautiful and eclectic store that sells motorcycle jackets and cheese, among an array of other perfectly selected merchandise. But I just can’t get myself to buy dairy products from a clothing store. If I were really serious about opening a shop, and the idea was slowly dawning upon me, I’d have to make it special because of its approach, not because I also sold wheels of Brie and very attractive pots.
When the fish guy left in 2004, we renovated the second floor while we debated what to put on the first. The vision remained nebulous until one night in January 2005 at what seemed like an unremarkable press dinner promoting the new Conran store under the Fifty-ninth Street bridge, I was seated next to Julie Lasky, then editor in chief of I.D. magazine. Smart, a good listener, and a heavy pourer, Julie coaxed me to confess my vague idea for a store downstairs from my new home. She then promptly exacted a promise from me to write a story for I.D. about its development. Nursing a walloping headache the next day, I cursed my lack of discretion and thought, “Now what?” | <urn:uuid:2f1ca01a-4153-4408-a420-e940405320f1> | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/uncorked-marco-pasanella/1110776487 | 2017-07-27T07:22:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549427749.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20170727062229-20170727082229-00466.warc.gz | en | 0.97403 | 2,321 |
Sometimes there are days when you don’t want to go anywhere and dream about spending the evening at home. So why not plan a home date? We bet your loved one enjoys the spa, so try to turn your bathroom into one.
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I’ve made many variations of these almost no-bake cheesecake bars, but this cranberry red wine swirl variation has become a favorite during the cooler months when fresh cranberries are in season. They’re simmered with red wine, cinnamon, and sugar to create a delicious quick jam. The red wine and cranberries compliment each other perfectly, and there is just a hint of cinnamon to add a spicy warmth. The filling is based on the Cherry Red Wine Cheesecake Bars from 100 Cookies, but I went with a no-bake cheesecake in this version to make things simple.
The secret to no-bake cheesecake is using a combination of cream cheese and heavy cream, creating a cool and creamy filling that sets easily in the refrigerator. The graham cracker crust only needs to bake a few minutes, just to ensure it’s crisp, and provides a sturdy base for the cheesecake.
I’ve used Cuisinart’s new Blushing Coral 5.5 Quart Stand Mixer to make these! Which would be a great holiday gift, and the color is beautiful.
More No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes:
- (Almost) No-Bake Cheesecake with Jam Swirl
- (Almost) No Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake With Sour Cherry Swirl
Almost No-Bake Cheesecake Bars with Cranberry Swirl
- 2 cups [100 g] graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons [72 g] unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/3 cup [65 g] granulated sugar
- ¼ cup [60 g] red wine such as Merlot
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 24 oz [678 g] cream cheese at room temperature
- ¾ cup [150 g] granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup [180 g] heavy cream
For the crust
- Adjust an oven rack to the middle position. Preheat the oven to 325F [180C]. Line a 9 x 13 in [23 by 33 cm] pan with a parchment sling.
- Put the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl and whisk. Pour the melted butter over the top and stir with a spatula until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake 10 to 12 minutes, until the crust is golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
For the cranberry swirl
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, red wine, cinnamon, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries are soft and starting to break down, 4 to 5 minutes. Puree the mixture along with the 2 tablespoons of water in a blender or food processor until smooth (a mini food processor works best here). * See note. Set aside to cool.
For the cheesecake filling
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the cream cheese on high until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the sugar and beat again on medium until light and smooth, 3 or 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides, add the salt and vanilla and mix again until completely combined and smooth. Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk, beat the cream on low for 30 to 45 seconds. Increase the speed to medium and continue beating until soft peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes. With a rubber spatula, stir half of the whipped-cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture and fold until combined. Add the remaining whipped cream and fold again until combined and no streaks remain.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Pipe or dollop most of the cranberry filling over the top, (see note below) and then use a wooden skewer or knife to drag the cranberry filling through the top of the cheesecake, creating swirls. Refrigerate the cheesecake until firm, about 6 hours or overnight. Using the parchment sling, remove the cheesecake from the pan and then slice and serve. Enjoy! | <urn:uuid:7b970cb1-57fe-421d-aa63-12d22483b774> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | https://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/almost-no-bake-cheesecake-bars-with-cranberry-red-wine-swirl/ | 2021-12-02T20:10:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362287.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20211202175510-20211202205510-00155.warc.gz | en | 0.869693 | 909 |
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Originally, metal ninja stars, or Shuriken, were used as throwing weapons in Japanese variations of martial arts. Using the Japanese art of paper folding, origami, you can make a replica ninja star from paper. Folding ninja stars with paper is an easy and fun project that can be used as a decoration or craft piece when completed.
Preparing Your Paper
1Get two pieces of square paper. If you have computer or A4 paper, you can make it into a square easily.
- Lay your rectangular paper flat in a horizontal position. Take one corner of the paper and fold it over until it meets the opposite edge, forming a triangle. You should have a triangle shape and and a rectangular portion left over. Remove the rectangular portion of the paper by tearing or cutting it.
- Origami paper also works well, and is easier to fold.
- If you are using the same color paper to make your ninja star, you don’t need two pieces of paper. You can simply cut two rectangles from one square piece of paper.
2Fold each piece of paper in half to form a rectangle. Press down on the fold to make a crease. Then unfold the paper.
- If you are using paper that has one colored side, start with the color side facing down.
- If you are using the same color paper, you may want to draw a different design on each piece of paper, or make some markings to help you differentiate.
3Cut or tear along the crease to make two rectangles. You should now have four rectangular pieces of paper. You will only need two rectangular pieces to make your star. This article shows two differently colored rectangles to make things easier, but you can use the same color rectangles if you wish.
- If you are using different colored paper and currently have four rectangles, put two of them aside. You can save them for making a second ninja star.
Making the Ninja Star
1Fold the rectangles in half on a vertical fold (hot dog style). This is called a book fold. If you’re using computer paper and want to make a smaller ninja star, you can shorten your folded rectangles by cutting or tearing part of the paper off.
- Keep in mind that the more paper you have, the easier the ninja star will be to make.
- Make sure that both folded pieces of paper are the same length.
2Fold the rectangles in half on a horizontal crease (hamburger style). Then, unfold. This fold will create a crease to use as a guideline, making the next folds easier.
- You should now have two folded rectangles with a valley fold running horizontally in the center of each.
3Cross-fold your rectangles. Make sure to fold the two pieces of paper opposite one another.
- Take the bottom right corner of your (blue) paper, folding it up and to the left to meet the crease. Take the upper left corner, folding it down and to the right to meet the center crease. You should have a backward “Z” shape.
- Take the lower left corner of your other (orange) piece of paper, folding it up and to the right, meeting the center crease. Now grab the upper right corner, folding it down and to the left to meet the middle crease. Your paper should now look more like a “Z”.
- If done correctly, you will have two mirroring “Z” shaped pieces of paper
4Flip both pieces of paper over. The folds you just created will now be facing down.
5Fold the top squares of both pieces of paper inward to form a triangle. On each piece of paper, take the top, outermost corner and fold on a diagonal to make a triangle.
- Think of it like folding a paper airplane
6Fold the bottom squares to create a triangle. Take the bottom, outermost corner of each piece of paper, and fold upwards on a diagonal.
7Fold the left triangle of both figures inward. Fold the triangles along the center crease so that the fold lays over the parallelogram (the slanted rectangle) portion of your paper.
8Fold the right triangle of both figures in. You should now have two parallelograms with two triangles overlaid on top.
- You will now have two pieces of paper that look like diamonds.
9Flip the (orange) figure over. One piece of paper will now have the triangular flaps facing upwards while the other will have the flaps facing downwards.
10Open the flaps of both pieces of paper. Rotate the (blue) paper so that it resembles a “Z” shape with the flaps pointing up. Place the (orange) paper with the flaps pointing down on top. The two pieces of paper should be perpendicular to one another.
- Your two pieces of paper should be making a cross.
11Tuck your triangles into the opposite folds. Take the tip of each (blue) triangle portion that’s pointing up and tuck it into the top pocket of the (orange) paper.
- You should see two pockets on the top piece of (orange) paper that you can slide the triangles of the (blue) paper into.
- Once you fit the tips of the triangles into the pockets, press down on the edges to create a crease to hold everything in place.
12Flip the ninja star over. Repeat the process fitting the remaining two (orange) triangles into the (blue) pockets.
- The order in which you fit the tips in doesn’t matter, but you may have to shift your paper around slightly to get everything in place.
- If you're finding it difficult to slide the paper in, try pinching the sides of the pockets to open up space.
13Draw designs on your star to make it yours. If you used white paper, or even colored paper, you can add a bit of flair to further customize it.
- To throw your ninja star, hold it by one of the points vertically. With the back of your hand facing the direction you wish to throw, flick your wrist and release the star.
Questions and Answers
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- If you use blank paper, try decorating it!
- Try making this with aluminum foil for a more realistic look.
- After you make the paper ninja star, cover it in duct tape if you want to throw it repeatedly without damaging it. It will fly better.
- When you make a ninja star, try to use origami paper or thinner paper to make folding easier.
- You can also use a Post-it note, as it’s already a square!
- If you don't fold the two paper figures so your pieces of paper aren’t mirroring each other, this won't work.
- Don't throw your ninja star at people as this can hit someone in the eye or cut them.
Things You'll Need
- 2 square pieces of paper
- A nice, flat surface for folding
In other languages:
Español: hacer estrellas ninjas con una hoja de papel, Português: Fazer uma Estrela Ninja A Partir de um Papel Quadrado, Italiano: Fare una Stella Ninja da Fogli Quadrati, Русский: сделать звездочку ниндзя из квадратного листа бумаги, Deutsch: Einen Ninja Stern aus einem quadratischen Stück Papier basteln
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The first thousand prisoners of the Japanese to be shipped into slavery following the fall of Singapore later became known as "Saigon Battalion".
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Abraham Sharp was born in Horton Hall in Little Horton near Bradford in England. Although we do not know the date of his birth we do know that he was baptised on 1 June 1653 in Bradford. There is some confusion as to the date of his birth since an inscription in Bradford states that he died in his ninety-first year. However, there is good reason from Sharp's own writing to believe that this inscription is wrong and the he was indeed born shortly before he was baptised. His parents were John Sharp of Little Horton, and his wife, Mary Clarkson of Bradford. John Sharp was quite well off. He had made money as a farmer and a merchant before serving as financial secretary to General Sir Thomas Fairfax during the English civil war. He therefore took the side of Parliament and later became a Commonwealth tax collector. Abraham was his parents sixth son and ninth child so he was brought up in a very large family. Being fairly wealthy, his parents were able to give Abraham, and all their other sons, a good education.
The first formal education which Abraham received was in the village school in Little Horton, then he attended Bradford grammar school. After his schooling he started out as a merchant's apprentice in May 1669, working in the cloth business. His father died in 1672 and Sharp received a small legacy. This gave him the opportunity to give up his apprenticeship in favour of teaching writing and commercial arithmetic, which he did in Liverpool. We know nothing further of Sharp until 1684 by which time he was living in London and using the Hen and Chickens coffee house in the Strand as a mailing address. He first worked at the Royal Observatory Greenwich for some months during 1684-5 as assistant and instrument maker to John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal. He remained in contact with Flamsteed from 1685 to 1688 during which time he continued to live in London. He returned to work for Flamsteed from 1688 until November 1690. During his time in London he was friendly with the mathematicians frequenting the London coffee houses.
See the article London Coffee houses and mathematics
At the Royal Observatory, Sharp produced eclipse data, tables of the motions of Jupiter's satellites and assisted Flamsteed in the construction of instruments. In particular he engraved the scale on a great mural arc, 6 feet 9 inches in radius, and did other work on the instrument which served Flamsteed for 30 years and was one of the finest astronomical instruments in Europe. Flamsteed greatly appreciated Sharp's mathematical skills as well as his skill as an instrument maker, but complained that when it came to carrying out the day to day duties of an astronomer he was (see for example ):-
... as useless to me as any that can but write well could be, or rather less.
From November 1690 Sharp taught mathematics as the resident mathematician of William Court at the Mariner and Anchor on Little Tower Hill in London. He only did this for a few months for, in February 1691, he accepted the offer of the position of clerk at the King's shipyard at Portsmouth. During the time he worked in Portsmouth he also taught mathematics and continued to use his skills as an instrument maker. In 1693 his eldest brother died and he received a request from his widow to return to Horton Hall which he did in 1694. There he became known as a generous patron of the first Presbyterian chapel in Bradford. Sharp remained unmarried and he led a fairly unstructured life often forgetting to take his meals. As he grew older he kept more and more to himself, becoming somewhat of a recluse.
After 1702 Sharp corresponded with Flamsteed and almost all of the correspondence has survived. Subjects discussed by Sharp in his letters include mathematical and astronomical books, astronomical calculations, the aurora borealis, other observations, instruments, and the printing of Flamsteed's works. He was still interested in optical instruments, but his eyesight was deteriorating as is evident from a letter he wrote to Flamsteed on 19 May 1702:-
Having occasion for telescope sights for a small instrument or two, request the further favour that your servant may procure for me of Mr Yarwell, or whom else you see fit, two objective glasses, one to draw about 18 inches or 20 inches, the other about 24 inches or 25 inches, and about 11 or 11 1/4 inch in diameter, and two convex oculars, drawing about 11 1/2 inches or less, and 31 1/4 inches diameter, such as I had formerly from Mr Yarwell. Likewise a small object glass drawing about 9 inches, and a concave ocular suited to it, but no case since I can make that myself. This being for a pocket perspective to assist my eyes, which I find now sensibly decaying, having formerly presumed too much upon them, and excessively, nay, sometimes unnecessarily, strained them. I know those whom you employ can best manage the glass grinders, who are ready enough to impose upon such as have not judgement both in price and goodness. Therefore assure myself all due care will be taken that they be good, and every one tried.
Sharp was not easily pleased when it came to optical instruments as is clear from a letter written by Mr Yarwell to Sharp in April 1705:-
I have your letter of January 26. ... You may be sure I should be glad to please both you and all men, but I must confess I have had more complaint from you than from all the rest of mankind, with the least profit, for the last you had, which I worked hard upon for the very journeyman wages, cost me thirty shillings. ... yet if your friend had not persuaded me much to give you this letter I believe I should have been silent, so much I prefer the pleasing my friends before my own interest ... I hope you will excuse this long letter, which I take no great pleasure in writing nor you in reading, but as you are my friend I would set the matter in a right light, and leave the rest to your better judgment.
H Sherwin published Mathematical Tables in 1710 and in the Preface he acknowledged the contributions of:-
... the ingenious and unwearied Mr Abraham Sharp, with his Table of Logarithms to above fifty figures ... the Construction of the Sines, Tangents and Secants; with the whole process of the quadrature of the circle to 72 figures: which quadrature was invented ... by Mr Halley.
In fact Sharp used Gregory's series with x = √3 to calculate π to 72 places, a task he had carried out in 1699. He had written a paper on the subject and he had submitted it to the Royal Society but they had not published it. Sharp claimed that his paper had been read by Halley who then used his methods and claimed them as his own.
In 1717 Sharp published Geometry Improved. This was an interesting book containing tables and a treatise on polyhedra. He clearly had a love for constructing polyhedra and in the book he gives precise instructions in how to form such polyhedra starting from a cube of wood. All the dimensions are given with great accuracy, far more than makes any sense from a practical point of view since he gives figures to between 15 and 20 decimal place accuracy. He gave these accurate dimensions purely out of interest (as in his calculation of π), and the whole work shows his love of these geometric objects for their aesthetic value.
Sharp's papers were lost in a fire so unfortunately further details of his mathematical work will never be known. Sharp would have liked to have trained someone to use the collection of instruments which he had built up. However it was not easy to find someone as he explained to Flamsteed in a letter written on 19 October 1715:-
I have been often thinking of what you suggested, viz., instructing some person in the use of my instruments and engines, but I find these matters so little understood or felt in this country that I know not where to find anyone either of fit capacity for it or inclination that way, though my instruments could not but be of considerable value, having within the space of the last ten or twelve years laid out upon Mr Yarwell, while he followed that employment, £10 or more in glasses for telescopes and telescopic sights for different instruments. Yet should I bestow them all gratis, besides my labour in constructing, I could not engage any person I know, either for want of judgement, inclination, or convenience, to employ them to any good purpose .... Therefore must be obliged to wait till some better encouragement be offered.
In Bradford Cathedral there is a tablet commemorating Sharp. An English translation of the Latin inscription reads:-
He was rightly counted among the most accomplished mathematicians of his day. He enjoyed constant friendship with the very famous men of the same repute, notably Flamsteed and the illustrious Newton. He drew up the description of the heavens made by the former of these (Flamsteed) in (astronomical) tables of the greatest accuracy; he also published anonymously various writings and descriptions of instruments perfected by himself... .
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Democratsare drafting legislation to have the IRS send monthly payments of up to $300 to millions of families, sources told Insider.
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A preliminary version of the plan would put the IRS in charge of distributing $300 monthly payments for each child younger than 6 and $250 each month for kids ages 6 to 17. It would amount to $3,600 yearly for younger kids and $3,000 for the older ones.The plan would make the child tax credit "fully refundable," Nick Martin, a spokesperson for Democratic Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, who is involved in the negotiations, told Insider.
Biden's $1.9 trillion rescue package included a provision to shore up the child tax credit to those same levels for a year. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget pegged the component's cost at $120 billion.Qualifying families can already claim a $2,000 tax credit for kids under 17. The lowest-income Americans do not receive the full credit because their tax bill is too low, with payments capped at $1,400. It is also paid in a lump sum after people file their taxes.
The proposal is strongly modeled on the American Family Act, a bill that Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado and Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio reintroduced in 2019. It has since garnered substantial Democratic support, including from Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Vice President Kamala Harris while she served in the Senate."This is something that really unites the Democratic caucus, and everyone has the goal of reducing poverty," Martin said. Another Democratic aide granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the plan, saying House Ways and Means Committee Chair Richard Neal and House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro were deeply involved in the attempt to boost the tax credit. The aide added that the plan was not finalized yet. DelBene and Delauro sponsored the House version of the AFA.
The Washington Post first reported the proposal, which is expected to determine eligibility based on prior-year income. Higher-income families are not expected to qualify, with a threshold similar to the one that applied to stimulus checks that millions of Americans received over the past year.
The benefit under the American Family Act would gradually begin decreasing for people earning more than $130,000 a year and couples making above $180,000.An income level where payments start phasing out has not been determined, the Democratic aide told Insider. An online portal may be set up through the Treasury Department for families to manage their credit - and select whether they want a monthly payment or a lump sum during tax season.
That may take time to get up and running, and some experts like Matt Bruenig of the left-leaning People's Policy Project say it may be administratively difficult to pull off. During her confirmation hearing this month, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said of the payments that she "would certainly explore with the IRS if it's possible to make these available in advance on a monthly basis."
The president's plan did not specify whether the payments would be monthly, though Biden included the measure in his 2020 economic platform. Columbia University researchers said it could cut child poverty in half, and experts said it would lift millions of Black and Latino children out of poverty.If the measure is enacted, Democrats are hoping political pressure builds to turn the temporary emergency initiative into an enduring federal program, particularly as families begin receiving the payments.
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- Second 20% (incomes ranging from $21,300 to $39,800): $3,120
- Middle 20% (incomes ranging $39,800 to $65,000): $2,520
It is unclear whether GOP senators would endorse a measure that sends monthly payments as part of a major reform of the child tax credit. Many are likely to be critical of the program's price tag.Romney's office did not respond to a request for comment. Lee's office declined to comment. Nearly 48 million US households are expected to claim the credit this year, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation in Congress.
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Flashback Friday: The 1996 Blue Jays Sing “This Land Is Your Land”
Have you ever wanted to see Carlos Delgado dressed up as a lumberjack? How about Mike Timlin as a farmer … or even Joe Carter as a fur trapper? Believe it or not, such a thing exists in the Blue Jays video vault.
For this week’s Flashback Friday, we take a look back at the 1996 Blue Jays rendition of “This Land Is Your Land”.
1996 was the very first year the Blue Jays decided to wear their famous red jerseys on Canada Day, and to accompany this momentous occasion, the roster also put out this video inspired by this classic by The Travellers.
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In the lumberjack scene, Pat Hentgen looks like he’s going to burst out laughing at any given moment. Carlos Delgado is dancing up a storm, and Charlie O’Brien looks like he could legitimately pass for a lumberjack.
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In 1992, they were both involved in the final play of the World Series. Then four years later, they were singing a song together in costume for the Blue Jays. It’s truly amazing how music can really bring folks closer together.
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Kilbride (Irish: Cill Bhríde), or Manor Kilbride, is a village, civil parish and District electoral division in County Wicklow, Ireland, located at the western edge of the Wicklow Mountains in the barony of Talbotstown Lower.
Manor Kilbride village is situated in the eponymous townland at the center of the civil parish, occupying a valley formed by the convergence of the Brittas River and the River Liffey, north of Poulaphouca Reservoir. The valley is bounded by Goldenhill, Cromwellstownhill and Cupidstown Hill to the west with Butterhill and Ballyfoyle to the east. The civil parish covers 11,591 statute acres, containing the following townlands:
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Painters Services in Kilbride, County Wicklow
Are you considering giving your home or business a new look? Do you need to fix water stains on walls and ceilings or over walls where mould has been eliminated? It could be tempting to do the job yourself, which may result in cost savings. But, there are lots of reasons you should consider selecting a professional painter and decorator service.
Prices of Equipment
Employing a professional painter and decorator means that the painter comes will all the tools they will need to do the work properly, will clean up those tools when they are done and will require them away to be stored elsewhere.
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A professional painter and decorator will have the ideal equipment and be educated and experienced with how to shield furniture, flooring, cupboards, paths and other things that you don’t want painted out of any harm. If your work entails staining, an expert will have the right equipment and experience to apply the stain correctly to attain the perfect finish and once achieved, protect the finish.
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Increasing on ladders while attempting to apply paint properly is a skilled job which takes careful attention and focus to avoid severe injury and damage. The greater the website which needs painting, the greater the danger of an accident. For interior projects with high areas or exterior jobs, a professional painter will have all the resources and expertise required to perform the work correctly and safely, including the right dimensions and layout of ladder and scaffolding.
Your time is valuable and painting yourself requires a significant amount of time. Using a professional painter and decorator deal with the work for you can save you days and days of work, and can normally be done in a much shorter period of time.
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A while back my parents went to an auction sale for me.
It was hard to tell them what I was willing to spend without seeing it in person. The picture in the ads was not clear, but I thought I could tell it was a Union...
My dad is used to auctions... Bulls and heifers, but he knows when to bide his time :)
He sat back and waited when the auctioneer called for 100$.
He offered 5$ ~ They sold it to him for that, LOL.
Then it was up to him to get it out of the basement it had lived in since its delivery and assembly.
He found some young guys that were willing to help and after removing a bunch of parts and the stair railing, it came up and out of the dark.
I think I'll call her "Blue".
I'll probably put a warp of something dark on it and weave the rust away. She's a sturdy little bugger tho!
I'm up to 3 functional floor looms. Two Union 2 harness and a 4 Harness Newcomb. There is a 6 harness mystery loom downstairs, but that need some major rehab. Not sure of the future of that one.
Now I've just got to find the time and energy to get to weaving on them.
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Van E. Leigh, Sr.
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Funeral services for Coach Van E. Leigh, Sr., 87, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 17, 2013, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Dr. Tim Neustifter and Dr. Warren Blakeman officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Coach Leigh passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his residence after a brief illness.
Coach Leigh was born December 3, 1925 in Grosse Tete, LA, the youngest child of Eugene Roy and Betty Bankston Leigh. He was educated in the Iberville Parish Schools and graduated from Shady Grove High School in 1942, where he received the outstanding Boy Athlete Award. He received his B.S. degree in physical education from Louisiana State University in 1950 and his Master's Degree in Education from Northeast Louisiana University in 1965. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in France.
Coach Leigh was preceded in death by parents; Brother, Eugene Roy Leigh, Jr. and wife, Birdie; two sisters, Helen Leigh Keller and husband, Jim and Betty Leigh Davis and husband, Wallace; and niece, Diane Leigh Ford.
Survivors: his wife of sixty-four years, Syble Watson Leigh of Monroe; Daughters, Nancy Leigh Smith and husband, Carl of Tallulah and Peggy Leigh of Monroe; Son, Van E. Leigh, Jr. and wife, Laura of Las Vegas, NV; two grandchildren, Jason Smith and Ashley Smith of Tallulah; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Coach Leigh was instrumental in bringing track an field to Northeast Louisiana. Track was one of his passions in life. He was also a huge fan of LSU, Neville High School, and the New Orleans Saints. He was a coach at Neville High School and Lee Junior High School from 1950 until 1973. Upon his retirement, he dedicated many hours of his time to the youth of Ouachita Parish serving as the Clerk of Course for many area high schools and college track meets. The relays at Neville have been named in his honor, as well as the gym and field house at Lee Junior High. He has been a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church since 1953. He was a member of Dr. Clifton Flynn Memorial Sunday School Class and was honored as a Lifetime Member in the National United Methodist Men. He was dedicated to his church and his family.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Eddleman, Joey Bayles, Steve Jefferson, Dr. Mike Davis, and Bob Brown.
Honorary Pallbearers will be James Gross, Billy Pee, Chick Childress, Sonny Smith, George Davis, Dr. Steen Trawick, Mickey McCarty, Bill Johnson and Joe Caskey.
Memorials may be made to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter or
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Mulhearn Funeral Home Inc
2308 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA 71203
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Stay on Millionaire's Row at a fraction of the price...come and stay at this renovated absolute beachfront apartment in popular Mermaid Beach.
Ocean views from all living areas, patrolled surf beaches at your doorstep.
Jupiters Casino and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Seaworld, Movie World, Wet and Wild, Dreamworld and White Water World are all within a 30 minute drive.
Top floor two story walk up
Fully renovated, completed August 2012
Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher and large double door fridge
Bathroom/laundry combo with shower, vanity, washing machine and dryer
Combined lounge and dining area with flat screen TV
Fold out sofa bed in the living room
All living areas are ocean facing, block out blinds
Balcony off the living room with private BBQ
Ceiling fans throughout unit
Double car port
Master bedroom - queen bed
Bedroom two - two single beds
Bedroom three - queen bed
Double fold out sofa bed in the lounge room
Not included in the accommodation price is a cleaning, admin and linen hire fee of $283.
Wot’s the cost? Pick the number of guests and your dates.
Rates are tax inclusive per night. Deposit will be charged in Australian Dollars.
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7 nights for $200 $120 Avg / night
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|Bond details||A security bond of AU$500.00 is required three days prior to arrival by EFT or credit card payment. An exit inspection will be completed on the day of your departure and based on a full refund of security bond it will be returned within three working days. Credit card security bond payments will incur a fee of 2.64% for AMEX and Diners cards and a fee of 1.76% will apply to all other cards.|
|Payment details||To secure the booking you are required to pay an initial 10% of the total booking to wotif.com and a further 20% to the Management of this Holiday Rental Property Direct within 2 working days. Once you have made the inital hold payment you will be contacted directly by the Management Team of this Holiday Rental Property. Payments direct to Management of the Holiday Rental for any charges or additional hire requirements will incur a 2.64% charge fee for AMEX/DINERS cards and for all other credit cards a fee of 1.76% will be applied. Payment via EFT will not incur additional charges.|
|Arrival instructions||Guests will be greeted at the property with keys and will receive a tour of the house. For afterhours check in, after 6pm there will be a $60 fee.|
|Getting there||From Coolangatta Airport approx. 20 kms
From Robina Train Station approx. 6 kms
From Broadbeach approx. 2km
From Surfers Paradise approx. 8kms
|Things to do||With more than 70kms of coastline the Gold Coast has the best selection of surfing beaches in the world. If one is blown out, another is pumping. A top Gold Coast family holiday involves a day at a Gold Coast beach, with ample parking, easy access to the beach, public toilets, patrolled swimming areas scattered along the coast line.
If waves aren't your thing the Gold Coast has some of the most beautiful still water options in Australia in our stunning Broadwater and inland rock pools.
Adrenalin junkies will get their kicks at Gold Coast Theme Parks Dreamworld, Adventure Parc, Seaworld, Movie World, White Water World and Wet 'n' Wild. Or try Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, David Fleay Wildlife Park and Australian Outback Spectacular for a more subdued day or evening’s entertainment.
30 minutes beyond the bustling coastal strip lies the Gold Coast Hinterland where the city gives way to farmland, vineyards, quaint villages, sprawling National Parks and rainforest reserves. Try Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Walk or Tree Tops Walk at O'Reillys, Springbrook National Park walk under the waterfall or swim in the pools.
Each year thousands of Humpback whales pass the Gold Coast between June and the end of October. Whale watching is one of the most exhilarating and humbling experiences you can ever witness and is a must if you are on the Gold Coast during their season. Several of the whale watching tours depart from the marina precincts around Marina Mirage.
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Lacey traced the outline of her mom’s face on the picture on her nightstand, wishing for the millionth time that she was here to see her as a grown up. So many times, she wished she could pick up the phone and ask her for advice, but she’d been unable to do that for fourteen years today. She wondered, as she always did, if her mom could ‘see’ her, if she knew who she was as an adult. She hoped that she did, and she often talked to her like she could, because to believe she was just gone was something she couldn’t fathom. It had gotten easier over the years, but never better. The hole that her mom left by dying was something that could never be filled by anyone. Not her ‘barely functional’ dad, her well-meaning sister, her grandparents, aunts, no one.
When she had walked across the stage with her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, she pretended her mom was in the audience, dabbing her eyes. When she started her first day at Kindness Animal Hospital, she wished that she could call her mom and tell her how nervous she was. But she had settled with talking to Aubrey, her little sister. Aubrey was twenty-two toLacey’s twenty-six, and had just graduated from college with her teaching degree. She moved in with her boyfriend and was looking forward to the next part of her life. She constantly harassed Lacey about finding someone to spend her life with.
Lacey wished it was that easy for her. She had her share of boyfriends over the years, but she never wanted anything very serious. She had goals, and none of them included being tied down to a serious boyfriend or marriage already. Seeing what her dad went through after her mom died, and still to this day, showed her that sometimes love hurts more than it helps. She could say she’d never been in love before, and that was on purpose.
Her best friend Samantha, who had turned country superstar over the last few years, had just had her baby girl recently after a whirlwind romance with her bodyguard, Ellis Warner. Lacey knew they were meant to be, but even their relationship hadn’t been without some major drama. She just couldn’t put herself through that kind of emotional trauma. She was content with just focusing on her new career. She had always loved animals; it was something that her and her mom had shared. Growing up on the outskirts of Nashville, her parents had a lot of property and her mom had taken in just about any stray animal that needed a home. She and Lacey would feed, bathe, and love all of them, and Lacey knew from a very young age what she wanted to do when she grew up.
Now her dream was a reality. She had worked her butt off to graduate top of her class, and had gotten the job she had wanted for years, at the top veterinary practice in Nashville. She had only been there a few weeks now, but it already felt like home.
Her phone rang and she jumped, the picture frame clattering face down on the nightstand. Seeing that it was her sister, she accepted the call, straightening the frame.
“Hey, Aub,” Lacey said.
“Lace,” Aubrey said back, and neither sister had to say a word. They both knew what they were feeling. Even though Aubrey had been only eight and had been sheltered from a lot of what had happened, she missed their mother with every fiber of her being as well. “Same time, same place?”
A tear trickled down Lacey’s cheek. Today, like every anniversary over the last fourteen years, Lacey would visit the Mississippi River, where her mother’s ashes had been set free. She would listen to the breeze rustle the trees, the water lap the shore, and the wildlife moving on as if nothing had ever happened. Aubrey sometimes joined and other times didn’t, but Lacey never missed. Not once.
“I’ll be there,” Lacey answered softly. “Right after work.”
She finished the call as quickly as she could and finished getting ready, trying but failing to keep the sadness off of her features. Looking in the bathroom mirror, she saw her cerulean eyes sparkling, her mom’s eyes. They were framed by dark eyelashes and long, dark hair. She ran lip gloss, powder, and mascara over her face and slipped into her scrubs with the dogs on them. Giving herself one more glance, she sighed. Today was going to be a long day, but she was going to spend it doing what she loved, and she knew that her mom would be happy about that.
“Dr. Russell, we’ve got an emergency on the way in that Dr. Jenkins would like you to assist on.” Lacey looked up from her chart at the veterinarian assistant, Chloe.
“What kind of emergency?” Her heart fell to her stomach as she thought of what it could be. She hated emergencies.
“Dr. Jenkins didn’t say. He just said to come get you and have you meet him in Room 1.”
Lacey shuffled her papers back together and followed Chloe down the hall to the room. She glanced towards the front door, wondering what she was going to see.
“Dr. Jenkins? Chloe said you needed me?”
He looked up and smiled at her. Dr. Jenkins was the lead veterinarian here, and had been practicing medicine longer than she had been alive. He reminded her of a kind, old grandpa, but she learned right away that he was sharp as a tack and she could learn a whole lot from him. She was lucky he had taken to her and she spent any time she could around him.
“Yes. I have a Rottweiler coming in that was hit by a car. He’s a regular patient and is three years old. Mr. Tucker called in and said that has a compound fracture of his leg, so we’re going to have to prep for surgery.”
“What’s his name?”
“Max. He’s an easy going fella, though we want to be sure that he stays that way, since he’s in pain. He should be here any second.”
As soon as he said that, Lacey heard commotion from the waiting room and the door swung open to the exam room. A man, whom she presumed was his owner, carried the massive dog in his arms. She jumped into action, assessing Max as he whimpered. His femur on his front right leg was splinted, she assumed by the man who had brought him in. She muzzled Max, just a precaution, as Dr. Jenkins moved around the dog. Lacey knew he was checking him for shock, as that was something serious they saw often with compound fractures resulting from car accidents. They were also going to have to worry about infection, after they got the bone put back together.
Dr. Jenkins gave Max a shot, and the dog’s body relaxed as the pain subsided. It was then that Lacey was able to step back and take a deep breath. Her adrenaline was high, as it always was when she saw an animal hurt or in pain. She was glad to see that it wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been, though it was still serious.
“Is he going to be okay?” Mr. Tucker spoke up. She could hear the anguish in his voice, and she realized with the flurry of stabilizing Max, she had forgotten about him even being in there.
Finally looking at him, she had to fight to keep her mouth from dropping open at the sight of him. Her eyes took in the work boots, the body that jeans and a tee shirt couldn’t hide, and felt a blush creeping up her cheeks. His tanned, toned arms flexed as he wrung his hands, his chiseled face serious. When her gaze reached his eyes, she thought at first that she gasped out loud, but thankfully she didn’t. He was probably somewhere around her age, obviously did something right with a body like that, yet hadn’t even glanced at her. That was rather refreshing, to see a guy like him that probably had women falling at his feet so worried over his animal.
“Brantley, Max was lucky. It seems that he is uninjured except for his leg, and he hasn’t lost too much blood thanks to your quick action. I’m going to have to do surgery to repair his leg, then monitor him for a few days for signs of infection. Can you tell me what happened?”
Brantley. That was his name. Brantley Tucker. Even his name was sexy. And that was nothing she should be thinking right now. He was here for them to help Max, not have her drool over him. She struggled to keep focused on the words Dr. Jenkins was saying as her mind went off on a tangent.
Brantley’s eyes flicked to her momentarily, then back to Dr. Jenkins. Dr. Jenkins noticed as well and gestured towards her.
“Where are my manners? I’m sorry. Brantley Tucker, meet Dr. Lacey Russell. She will also be part of Max’s care.”
Lacey lifted her eyes to meet his, forcing a smile on her face. “Sorry to meet you under these circumstances.”
Brantley nodded, his face grim. “It’s Brant. Thank you for helping take care of Max. He means a lot to me.” He cleared his throat, and she knew he was fighting emotion. For some reason, that made her stomach feel funny, and she fought against her own rising emotion.
He turned back to Dr. Jenkins. “We were at home, and Max wanted to go out. He never needs a leash, he’s the best dog I’ve ever had and just stays right in the yard. He was just kind of walking around, enjoying the sunshine. I walked away for just a minute to go inside and grab a drink when I heard the screeching tires. When I ran outside, I saw him lying in the middle of the road, not moving.”
“Did the driver stop?”
Brant shook his head. “I never saw it. Whoever did this just drove away and left him there to die.”
Lacey bit her lip, anger surging through her veins. Who would do such a thing to a helpless animal?
“Did you call the police?”
Brant shook his head. “No. I just picked him up and rushed him here. I-I wasn’t thinking. I just wanted him to be okay.”
Dr. Jenkins smiled, placing his hand on Brant’s arm. Lacey just watched, like she was an outsider looking in. She had never felt so tongue tied in all her life. “He’s going to be okay. You did the right thing, getting him here right away. We’re going to take him into surgery. Do you want to wait in the waiting room, or do you want me to call you once he’s out?”
Brant looked down at a sleeping Max. He ran his hand over his big head, and Lacey had to look away to keep the tears at bay. What was wrong with her? What was it about watching him with this dog that made her such a hormonal mess?
It was just the whole day, she decided. She was emotional already because she knew after work she had to go to the river with her sister and deal with all of the feelings that her mom’s death brought out in her.
“I’ll wait. I can’t focus on anything else until I know he’s okay, anyway.” Brant stood up, his eyes sliding over to her. “Take care of him.”
She nodded, her throat thick, and turned back to Max. Focusing on the dog made it easier to pretend that Brant Tucker wasn’t affecting her.
The technicians laid Max gently in the huge kennel. His leg was all put back together and cleaned out, and he would sleep for a while. An IV drip delivered antibiotics and pain medicine. They would have to watch him to make sure no complications came up, but thankfully it had been a rather simple surgery. Lacey shut the door after the guys and stood there, watching Max’s chest move up and down in sleep. It was always a guessing game what an injured animal would do when they woke up, but she would be there for him.
“Can you go tell Mr. Tucker that Max is stable? You can bring him back here to see him, but just for a few minutes,” Dr. Jenkins said from behind her. She nodded, waiting for Dr. Jenkins to walk away before she moved.
Steeling herself, she took a deep breath before pushing the door open to the waiting room. The second her eyes connected to Brant’s, he stood up, his eyes searching hers for what she was going to say.
“Lacey,” she corrected, trying to keep her tone professional. “Max is out of surgery and did well. There were no complications. Dr. Jenkins said that you could see him for a few minutes.”
Brant breathed out, running his hands through his hair. “Thank God. Thank you, Lacey. Max is more than just my dog.”
Lacey nodded, not trusting her voice. Not only was he the most ridiculously good-looking guy she’d ever seen, but he was so obviously in love with this dog that it made her knees weak. And she was fully aware that she was acting like a complete female around him, but he still showed no sign of realizing her silliness.
“Follow me,” she finally said, pivoting on her heel and leading him back to the kennels. He followed her without a word. Once they reached Max’s kennel, he let out a loud breath, looking at Max and then at her.
“Can you open the door, just for a minute?”
Lacey nodded, unlatching the door. Once she did, Brant stroked Max’s head, running his hands along his sides and whispering so quietly she couldn’t make out what he was saying. She knew she should probably back away, give him a few minutes, but she couldn’t seem to make her feet move. She watched his jaw muscles work as he continued talking to his dog. Her eyes scanned the muscles of his arms, contracting as he caressed the sleeping animal.
“He’s really okay?” She realized a moment too late that he was talking to her, and she looked up.
“As long as he has no complications or infections, yes. The true test will be when he wakes up and if he’s controllable as far as not trying to fight us or get up on his leg too early.”
Brant shook his head. “He’ll be okay. He’ll be looking for me, though, if he wakes up.”
“He has to stay here at least through tomorrow. If at that point there’s no complications, he can be released but will still have to be checked daily for a while until he’s cleared. This isn’t going to be a quick recovery, unfortunately. His femur was shattered in several places, and we had to use screws to fix it.”
Brant leaned down and kissed Max’s big head, tracing his fingers over his eyebrows like he was a lover he was expressing his love to. Standing back up, he shut the door and turned back to Lacey. “When can I come back to see him?”
“I’ll double check with Dr. Jenkins, but tomorrow morning should be good. He should be awake by then and I’m sure would love to see you. Let’s go on out here,” Lacey lead him back to the lobby, where she verified that Brant could come back in the morning.
“He’ll be okay, here, I promise,” Lacey said, seeing Brant looking longingly back at the door. He nodded, his gaze seemingly finding her for the first time. His eyes roved over her, making her squirm. A small smile played on his lips. He probably could sense her discomfort with his perusing.
“If he wakes up and sees you, I’m sure he’ll be just fine. Max always did love a pretty girl. And a doctor to boot.” Brant whistled, and she blinked. He was flirting with her? Taking her hand in his, he pressed his warm lips to her hand.
“Thank you again,” he rumbled, his breath whispering over her hand. She looked up at him, her eyes wide with shock. “Dr. Lacey Russell.” The way her name rolled off his tongue made her shiver from head to toe, and she fought to make her mouth work.
“M-my pleasure, Brantley Tucker,” she responded finally, feeling as if her tongue was three inches thick.
He winked, turning to walk to the door. “Brant.”
With that, he walked out the door, the wind whooshing through her ears as the door swung behind him. What in the hell just happened?
What a great read!! Lacey and Brant’s story is amazing. Very heartfelt, and loving, yet at times emotionally draining. I found myself smiling with the characters, crying with them, feeling hope and despair with them, and in the midst of all of that, I found happiness with them too. The way L.L. Collins writes is wonderful and keeps you glued to the story. I didn’t want to stop reading because I had to know what was going to happen next. How much more heartache could Lacey take?? The inner strength that she has is beyond amazing. I would definitely recommend this book, just make sure you have the Kleenex near by because you are going to need it! ~Review by Chell
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The June '06 issue of VIBE is a hodgepodge of mixed messages. Look at the cover: One the hand, there's the obligatory attempt at consciousness in the form of a tease for "Images of Hate: The Photos You Weren't Supposed to See", a not-so-recently discovered photo archive from the Birmingham civil rights years. But at front and center, the cover features a supersized head shot of Busta Rhymes with a duct-taped mouth promising an "The Untold Story." Venture inside and you'll soon see that the "untold story" discounts Busta Rhymes' recent anti-gay episodes and, more importantly, the star makes even wilder homophobic statements. How about changing that tease to "Images and Sounds of Hate"?
The editors describe Busta's recent "troubling headlines"—his close friend and bodyguard Israel Ramirez was gunned down and "the drama continues" with "a civil suit from a previous confrontation with a fan as well as another volatile fan encounter that implied gay bashing." There's also mention of the alleged fight in a Miami nightclub with Source owner Dave Mays, which Busta denies via unnanmed proxy. Sure, it's insulting the readers by glossing over criminal allegations through anonymous denials. But, it's blatantly hypocritical to footnote "implied gay bashing" and then, a page or two later, to read more. Behold. The Busta Rhymes description of courtroom "drama" with his baby's mama:
It's ill when you have to go on TV and smile, but earlier you were in the court getting shitted on by your baby's mother and a lesbian man-looking bitch holding your child in her arms, talking about she gonna replace you as the father—looking like a dude in a three-piece suit.
Hmm. Maybe somebody needed to man up and act like a father?
Busta's words are disturbing but not shocking. Apparently, the "lesbian man-looking bitch" may or may not have been the girlfriend of his ex. But the hateful words and the "no snitching" (the duct tape?) aesthetic are simply a reaffirmation of his street cred to the masses who are looking for heroes in all the wrong places. They won't get any direction from the editors. VIBE online is well-noted for its attempts to legitimize gay concerns but the offline magazine clearly caters to the conventional wisdom. Too bad.
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Ira Dean, ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Sunday’ Inspired by Johnny Cash
Ira Dean says he’s very proud of his new single and video, ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Sunday,’ noting that when he and Josh Thompson wrote the tune, he drew on an experience he had with Johnny Cash to help keep the song honest.
“When Josh came over that day I thought we were gonna write something uptempo and rock, but he said he wanted to write something truthful and honest,” Ira tells The Boot. “That reminded me of a conversation I had with Johnny Cash when I was living with him and June for a while. We were sitting on the back porch one day and he told me, ‘When you’re writing a song, son, always stick with the truth. You can’t go wrong with the truth; people recognize it right away.’
“So I just started spilling my guts about stuff that had happened to me and things I did. I figure if someone’s gonna tell on me it’s gonna be me. We just started throwing out lines back and forth. We wrote a verse and chorus and I thought, ‘Oh my god, we’ve said so much. What else can we say for the rest of the song?’ Then Josh, who is so understated as a songwriter, said, ‘Amazing Grace’ was wrote for guys like me.’ I was like, ‘l hate talented people.’”
At the time they wrote the song, Ira didn’t have a record deal but that problem soon resolved itself when he signed to Average Joe’s Entertainment. Even before that, he had played the song for Mel Tillis, who told him he would be crazy if he didn’t cut it. Ira had already recorded it when Colt Ford heard the song, and gave him the green light to self-produce an album for the label.
Ira then decided he needed a video for the song — and knew just the right setting for it. “Every year I go to Wabash, Ind. to do a charity event there, talking to troubled students about songwriting and how they can put their thoughts on paper,” he explains. “Even if they don’t want to pursue being a songwriter, it’s a way they can have an outlet so hopefully they don’t do all the stuff I did.”
The town was built in 1903 and has been restored to its original turn-of-the-century splendor. Ira loaded up his girlfriend and video producer, songwriter Marcel Chagnon and head north of Nashville. He didn’t tell anyone where they were going. He also neglected to tell his label that he was doing a video.
After about three hours, Marcel demanded to know where they where headed. “It’s about four more hours,” Ira told him, at which point Marcel had a few choice words to say about the video shoot. “Once we got there he looked at me and said, ‘I get it. I understand. We could stay here for a month and shoot footage.’”
Ira, a recovering alcoholic, says he didn’t want the video to be preachy. “It’s my story. I’m not trying to tell everybody to change. This is me personally. For me, it’s evolving and changing. If I can change, anybody can. Alcohol isn’t a bad thing, so I’m not telling you to stop drinking. It’s me personally. That’s what it’s all about.”
They wrote the concept for the video once they arrived in Wabash, where Ira walks into the town’s theater and watches his story in black and white. Mel Tillis guests as Ira’s friend who gets thrown in jail with him in one of the scenes. That scene and a few others were shot in Nashville but the rest was shot in Wabash.
“They opened the town to us and they couldn’t have been nicer,” Ira notes. “We found out that the Five Hour Energy drink is made there so that’s how we stayed awake to make the video!”
Because Ira’s label found out after the fact that he had done a video without telling them, he struck up a reasonable bargain with them.
“They came to me and said, ‘So we hear you did a video. We weren’t there for the shoot.’ I told them, ‘Look if you like it you pay for it; if you don’t I’ll pay for it.’ I’m glad they liked it because I didn’t have the money. I would have had to sell some stuff. I’d be walking today because I’d have had to sell my car.”
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It is monday yet again and finally time for a new challenge over at Whoopsi Daisy. We had some lovely entries for our bling challenge, and if you played along wondering if you are a winner, go check our challenge blog;)
We have a new and lovely easy peasy for you this week, as it is use those swirls. So grab those swirls, no matter if it is pearl swirls, swirl dies or swirl chipboards and lets get to work. Remember if you use a Whoopsi Daisy image you get to choose 2 sheets from Whoopsi Daisy store, or if you are use your own it is 1 sheet with 4 digis on. Either way that is a great prize!!
My project for this challenge looks like this:
brown and blue bazill
DP from Maja design
Tag from TH
Ribbon from Papirloftet and Panduro
Flowers from WOC and storyteller
Diecuts: TH swirls, memorybox : macarena corner, circle and scalloped circle
Sentiment from Whimsy stamps
Edges distressed, some coloured with stormy sky D.I
My image is from Whoopsi Daisy sheet 330. She's coloured with these promarkers: ivory, blush, tan, dusky rose, china blue, cornflower, blue pearl, cinnamon, tan, sandstone, primrose and dusky pink.
Now I hope I've inspired you to take a look into our challenge blog to see what my talented teamies have made for this challenge!!
I'll deliver for these challenges:
Cards und more: Sketch
Make it Monday: Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts: Girls, girls, girls
Inspire me fridays: Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey. Colour it up
The Paper Shelter: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp and show: and a bit of brown
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper Young Jeezy and his non-profit Streetz Dreamz Foundation will hand out turkeys to churches and schools in Atlanta on Thanksgiving Day.Jeezy will team with the The National Light House Foundation to celebrate the 40th Annual Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless dinner event. The staff of Young Jeezy’s CTE will be preparing food and serving Thanksgiving Day dinner at Tuner Field beginning at 10:00 AM. AllHipHop.com has confirmed that Young Jeezy will be personally serving food to those in need as well. During the event, volunteers will offer home delivery of dinners to the elderly and shut-ins, free legal aid clinics, haircuts, toys, books, medical screenings and more. For more information visit: http://www.nlhf.org, http://www.hoseafeedthehungry.com or http://www.usda2day.com. | <urn:uuid:4726d14f-fa89-4d66-8c1c-344e4097d2dc> | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | https://allhiphop.com/2010/11/24/young-jeezy-to-serve-thanksgiving-dinner-to-needy-in-atlanta/ | 2018-01-20T03:35:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084888878.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20180120023744-20180120043744-00549.warc.gz | en | 0.897831 | 200 |
[Gertlex] – like just about everyone reading this, I’m sure – has a messy desk with monitors, keyboards, mice, several other input devices, tablets, and a laptop. He wanted a system that would reduce the wire clutter on his desk and after thinking a bit came up with a really cool solution for arranging his monitors. He’s hanging the monitors from a shelf above his desk using nothing but some aluminum and a few 3D printed brackets.
The main structure is a shelf of ‘bridge’ above his desk, made from 3/4″ ply. The inventive bit of this build is the two 1″ square aluminum tubes spanning the width of this shelf. From these, a few bits of aluminum angle pieces slide along the 1″ rails. a mount holds a 1″ round pipe to these supports, and a VESA mount is clamped to the pipe. There’s an imgur album that goes through the entire design. It’s certainly an improvement over the earlier battlestation, and the wiring loom cleans everything up nice and tidy.
[Gertlex]’s new system of hanging monitors is great, but this simple puts some even cooler builds on the table. The sliding system is great, but by putting one monitor on its own carriage, you could have an infinitely reconfigurable monitor setup. Some proper bearings, 3D printed VESA mounts, and maybe even a few stepper motors would make a build like this the coolest battlestation rig since the great ‘capacitor plague and I have a soldering iron so free monitors’ spectacular of 2005.
[Andrew] was a pretty cool guy in the early 90s with an awesome keyboard synth that did wavetable synthesis, sampling, a sequencer, and an effects processor. This was a strange era for storage; a reasonable amount of Flash memory was unheard of, and floppy disks ruled the land. [Andrew]’s synth, though, had the option to connect SCSI drives. Like all optional add ons for high-end equipment, the current price for the Ensoniq SCSI card is astronomical and [Andrew] figured he could build one of these cards himself.
Poking around eBay, [Andrew] found the card in question – just a few passives, some connectors, a voltage regulator, and an odd chip from AMD. This chip was a 33C93A, a SCSI controller, and a trip down the Chinese vendor rabbit hole netted him one for $7. Can’t do better than that.
With the datasheet for the chip in hand and a few reasonable assumptions on how the circuit worked, [Andrew] tried to figure draw the schematic. After doing that, he found another hobbyist that had attempted the same project a few years earlier. All the nets were identical, and all that was left to do was sending a board off to the fab.
A quick trip to Front Panel Express got [Andrew] a mounting bracket for the card, and after plugging it in to the synth revealed a new option – SCSI. It worked, and with an ancient SCSI CD-ROM drive, he had boatloads of offline storage for his synth. Great work, and something we’d love to see more of.
Looking for an easy way to keep on making stuff even though you’re living in a tiny dorm room? [Matt Silver] was tired of not having a dedicated work-space, so he spent some serious time designing this modular, re-configurable and collapsible portable workstation ready for almost anything.
He started out by sketching ideas, playing around with 3D models in SketchUp, and eventually building a few prototypes using trial and error — and what he’s come up with is pretty darn impressive. It folds down to just under a foot by three feet squared and has casters to roll it around. Once unfolded, you stabilize it by placing your chair on one of the walls that folds down, and the desk itself is also re-configurable for different work surfaces. He’s included a power bar, an LED work-light, and it even has storage racks for tools on the side.
It’s a very thorough Instructable, and definitely worth a look through — especially to see how it magically unfolds! And if you’re wondering about how much it would cost to build, you’re probably looking at around $200 depending on what you already have on hand. What we really like is how it’s almost entirely made out of a single 4’x8′ panel of plywood — it’s like this guy works for IKEA or something! | <urn:uuid:1ffcea85-7153-4321-badc-10a68d59a2ae> | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | http://hackaday.com/tag/workstation/ | 2015-06-30T16:53:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375094451.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031814-00098-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.970066 | 973 |
welcome to my cozy apartment, located in one if not the best location in town: in the centre yet close to the riverbanks and the green of the hills.
It has a double bedroom and upstairs 2 separate beds.
Very light, it has most of the comforts you would expect from your own house.
There is a piano upstairs too if you want to relax a tad!
|Space offered||Entire place|
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39:16 Its the hard way but its the right way
So after a weekend of redoing a reconciliation the ex redid the need for a reconciliation. And he said “I’m done” and that I dont understand…his great change though was to stop weekly blocking my texts when I ask that he be an active member of this partnership. Now he doesnt block them he just doesnt read them. Its the same and nothing changed but the color of Cause he hasnt been he is a part time participant not a full time active equal member of us. He claims he’s got this issue and that to stop him from making progress and blocking his ability to be a reliable lover. He just doesnt want too. I think he knows this could be something but he may just not be able to stand up and put himself into it. Meanwhile I’m torn every week…I get maybe 3 days of what I need and then at least 4 days of damage control and struggling to get him to show any effort.
So he’s done. And I mean that like Joe Warring style. Whats that? Another ex of mine would weekly break up with me and finally one weekend I said yes you are done. Take your issues and go, a week later he acted like we were fine and I said no, you said we’re done and I cant be with anyone who gives up so regularly. He learned hopefully for future relationships that unless you’re actually done you can’t say you are … or the other person may gain some self respect and hold you to your decision.
So at the end of this … I love someone who wasn’t able to show up for us. I’m mad too…the longer this goes on the more mad I’m getting and the more damage HE is doing to us. All he has to do is be excited about me like I am about him, but he isn’t so the only thing I can do is to disappear…to make him disappear from my life. The last legacy of his touch to my life is ultimately going to be negative. If I allowed myself to feel the full effect of his role in my life I’d probably not trust anyone and become basically what he is … but I can’t become him. Lonely and unavailable to others, missing opportunities to make my life better with someone as a team…thats not going to be me. It doesnt have to be him either … but its been his choice … and its his choice to undo it if he wants to matter in my life.
Goodbye Cody Garner, you’ve been headed for the door for months and I’m not stopping ya from leaving anymore. | <urn:uuid:2824d606-0fbb-46c6-a4ff-7c46b2cd1a51> | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | http://kymatt19.com/index.php/2018/07/07/3916-its-the-hard-way-but-its-the-right-way/ | 2019-11-22T13:09:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496671260.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20191122115908-20191122143908-00193.warc.gz | en | 0.983577 | 565 |
This study examines the candidate strategy of distributing negative
messages in U.S. presidential campaigns. This study develops a
comprehensive model to account for candidate decisions to employ
negative messages in U.S. presidential campaigns and test it using data
collected from all available campaign advertisements produced by major
party candidates competing in the 1976-1996 U.S. presidential elections.
The findings of the analysis show that several variables such as 'timing,'
'opposition attacks,' and 'support difference' follow the expected
directions. The results suggest that how presidential candidates employ
negative messages hinges on the strategic rationale to maximize their
benefits in terms of changes in the specific campaign contexts over the
course of the campaign.
Key words: Presidential Campaigns, Negative Messages, Candidate
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Depression affects millions of people worldwide, but here’s something many still don’t know about it: One of the very first things it can take from you, right up there with your energy and your motivation and your sense of self, is your ability to feel love.
And, apart from the abject pain, that might be the worst part about it.
Depression is able to change your daily and monthly rhythms, keep you from living your life, and in more profound cases even alter your identity, especially if it afflicts you for many years. The disease is in the habit of turning the world grey and textureless for those who suffer from it. It blunts positive emotion the way rainclouds blunt sunlight during an indefinite monsoon. The vibrancy of the sensations of pleasantness, satisfaction, and especially affection seems to bleed out into the floor, and a person can become hollow, like a shell of a human being who feels they cannot love.
Loss of affection is an incredibly difficult facet of the disease to talk about, because giving love is one of those higher functions of the brain that most people agree separates us from any other species in the known Universe. Without it, we hardly feel human. So what do you do when depression steals it from you?
After ten years of living with mental illness, I still don’t know the answer to that question. What I do know is that when depression strips me of my ability to feel warmth, my best hope for truly finding my way back to 100 percent again is to wait for the sensation to return at an inexplicable time of its choosing. Therapy, medicine, and family support are all essential in helping the process of finding love limp along, of course, but other than that, options are scarce.
However, I know from experience that other small, temporary steps can be taken to revive the heart even while depression eats away at it. Discovering a hole where you used to feel love isn’t always a problem that can be cured before your brain is ready to feel normal again, but it is a problem that can be treated in the meantime, and made less terrible. So this is my advice to those who suffer from this insidious void of emotion: count your passions. Literally take a tally of everything that excites you and makes you feel good, even if that excitement is microscopic, even if the warmth lasts a fraction of a second, and award that passion the highest value you can give. Reward yourself for feeling. Remind your brain how to love by practicing it, even when the instinct doesn’t come naturally.
Learn to the love the little things in your life first, and if you’re fortunate, they’ll serve as a gateway to remembering how to love the more important things, like people. Appreciate a sunset. Make yourself a cup of tea. These things don’t have to make you happy, per se; they should just give you pause while you practice having gratitude that they’re a part of your life. Happiness can’t be forced, but gratitude should be.
Keep a journal, every day if it helps, of the things you’ve noticed that stir up affection in you. You’re on a diet, but love to bake? Make cookies and then give them away. You have a favorite book, but you feel you’ve already read it too many times? You haven’t; pick it up again. You caught yourself humming your favorite song? Take just a moment to find some gratitude for your voice. It’s not completely gone yet. | <urn:uuid:c2480fd1-e5bc-4a72-8c56-7b83b4c33bcd> | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | https://missmisery.blog/2017/09/14/count-your-passions/ | 2020-06-02T12:42:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347424174.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20200602100039-20200602130039-00192.warc.gz | en | 0.950673 | 746 |
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