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November 18, 2013 by sbaksh001 Welcome back to another travel addition with us! Today we travel to the awesome city of Cuiabá in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso A little history Cuiabá was founded on January 1, 1727 by Rodrigo César de Menezes, then the “captain” of the captaincy of São Paulo in the aftermath of the discovery of gold mines. The Rosário Church built at the time in the centre of the little town marked the location of a rich seam of gold. However, in 1746 much of the town was destroyed by an earthquake. It was given township status in 1818 and became the state capital in 1835. From the late eighteenth century, until the time of the Paraguayan War (1864-1870), the town remained small and was in decline. The war, however, brought some infrastructure and a brief period of economic boom, with Cuiabá supplying sugar, foodstuffs and timber to the Brazilian troops. After the war, the town was once again forgotten by the rest of the country, to such an extent that the Imperial and later the Republican governments of Brazil used to use it as a site of exile for troublesome politicians. Isolation allowed it to preserve many of the oldest Brazilian ways of life until well into the twentieth century. Starting in 1930, the isolation was diminished, with the construction of roads and later with the advent of aviation. The town became a city and would grow quite rapidly from 1960 onwards, after the establishment of the newly built Brazilian capital in Brasilia. View of Cuiabá. In the 1970s and 1980s, the pace of growth would continue to increase as agriculture became commercialized, using the roads to transport soybeans and rice produced in the state in order to be sold abroad. The growth was such that from 1960 to 1980 the small town of 50,000 inhabitants grew into a giant, with more than a quarter of a million inhabitants (including those from the surrounding area and towns). Since 1990, the rate of population growth has decreased, as other towns in the state have begun to attract more immigration than the capital. Tourism has emerged as a source of income and environmental issues have become a concern for the first time. Source = Wikipedia So what’s there to see? With its its own little collection of museums and carnival, this place will give you the sweet culture that Brazil is made of. Museums to visit are: Museum Hill of the Box Of water; Memorial of Mato Grosso; Museum of the Image and Sound of Cuiabá; Artisan’s home; Museum of Rio Cuiabá and Municipal Aquarius; Memorial of the Waters; Museum of the Education and Teatro Maria of Arruda Müller; Museum of Sacred Art of Cuiabá; Museu Couto Magalhães; Memorial Papa João Paulo II; Historical and Geographical institute of Mato Grosso and Museu Barão of Melgaço; Institute of the Historical and Environmental Patrimony National–Cuiabá; Palace of the Instruction; Museum of the History of Mato Grosso; Cine Teatro of Cuiabá and Museum of the Movies; SESC/Arsenal and Museum of the Swampland Carnival The four-day period before Lent leading up to Ash Wednesday is carnival time in Brazil. As with other capitals in Brazil, there are parties everywhere (os Bailes de Carnaval). Also like many other cities in Brazil, Cuiabá holds its own off-season Carnaval (“Carnaval fora de época”, or “micareta”), called Micarecuia But more excitingly…we all looking forward to the World Cup 2014! Cuiabá is one of 12 cities chosen to host games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which takes place in Brazil. The games will be played at the Arena Pantanal, a stadium currently being constructed (due to finish 2014), with a capacity of 42,968. The stadium will only hold group matches. In total, four games will take place in the stadium. We hope you all enjoyed our little travel for today and tune in next week for even more exciting travel spots from us! Advertisements Share this:Like Loading... Related This entry was posted in Travel and tagged 2014 FIFA World Cup, Arena Pantanal, Brazil, Cuiabá, Indigenous People, Mato Grosso, Pataxó people, São Paulo. Bookmark the permalink. Post navigation ← Freelance Translator Advice Translator News Alerts! → One thought on “Adventure Time!!!” agogo22 says: November 18, 2013 at 7:14 pm Reblogged this on msamba.

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May 9, 2007 By Robert Occhialini 4 Comments Comcast, we’ve been together for Internet access for almost three years now, but I am having second thoughts about our future together. My service has not gone a week without failing in some way for the last three months. You make appointments with me, then show up at the wrong time, sometimes not at all, or you call to cancel at the very end of my three hour appointment window. When you do show up, your technicians are unable to figure out what is wrong with my service. Your technical support people put me on hold so long that my battery in my phone dies while on hold. If I had a choice in the matter, I would have broken up with you months ago. Filed Under: Uncategorized Comments Sunil says May 9, 2007 at 4:58 pm As Verizon’s FIOS service gets into Comcast’s neighborhoods, they’re going to get a big wake up call. The speeds are consistent and reliable. I switched to FIOS and am never looking back. Robert says May 9, 2007 at 5:13 pm Unfortunately for me, that won’t be available in my area. DSL is not an option unless I re-wire my house. I’m stuck with Comcast for now. mingaling says May 9, 2007 at 5:32 pm ComcASS. Hate them. Scott Partee says May 31, 2007 at 6:50 pm I had horrible problems w/ Comcast in Portland, OR. One of the more interesting problems was when their DHCP server was handing out 2 invalid DNS servers plus one of the ROOT servers as the third server. DNS lookups were taking something like a minute. I figured that out and called tech support. “Could we send a technician to your house?” Umm… your DHCP server is NOT at my house? “But the technician needs to come to your house to fix it.” Once I convinced them (after HOURS on the phone) that it was not going to help if some dude who barely knows anything about Windows, much less Macs, came to my house, they said a “technician” would call me. Eventually, I got an email that said “there is a problem, we’re looking into it”. HOpeful, I rebooted my router every day. Eventually, I just set some DNS servers that I knew and was a little better off.

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An old-school pitchers'-duel nailbiter ends in a victory for Cleveland and, fortunately for all of us, no off day in which the baseball commentariat might work itself into a tiz about the pressure facing the Cubs. Not that FOX has any compunction about doing so for us while detailing Tom Verducci to make pretentious pronunciamenti from the infield involving Chicago poets. Shut up, FOX. I'm-a shove the lot of you into that pool McConaughey keeps backflopping into and hold you under. ...Well, I guess A-Rod's okay, and Burkhardt. Someone's trying to drown the offensive points, that's for sure: Baez -1 Bryant -1 Rizzo 0 Russell -1 Zobrist -1 Hendricks 8.33 Napoli -2 Santana 0 --- Here comes Arbour. Standings after the jump. Simone 157 Williams 149 Arbour 145 Yuhan 2 130.01 Bingham 2 127 MacEachern 125.34 Shee/Bell 124.34 Stempel 121.67 Reid Love, Johnson 1, Yuhan 1, Drake 110s Cameron 1, Shotwell, Bauer 1 90s Ekard 70s Bauer 2 60s Bunting 2 plans, God laughs --- The rest of the pool hopes short rest proves Kluber's undoing as he heads to the mound vs. John Lackey tonight at 8 ET. Anyone else going to be that jackass who spends half the party sitting on the coats and watching the game on the host's bedroom TV? Just me? Cool.

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I am new to SRK but have been playing fighting games since I can remember back with the original Street Fighter. I am looking at breaking into a more competitive scene with SFV now and figured here was the place to start. That being said I was super stoked to see this subforum! I have my Masters in Animation and am currently working on building up a reel/portfolio. I do a whole bunch of random sketches for warm-ups and what not and a bunch lately have been of SF stuff so what better place to share than here! So yeah I will update this with random doodles as time goes by and start off with one from last night. Sagat may not be in SFV but he is not forgotten!! : P 0 Comments MrEwnt Joined: May 2011Posts: 71 February 2016 Love it. That would look great on a stick panel. 1 BrolyB593 Joined: February 2016Posts: 2 March 2016 Thanks Ewnt! I have been pretty busy lately but still chugging away with SFV at night when I can. I have been maining Rashid for now but man I must really be saltier than I thought about no Sagat being in V right now hahah When I let my mind wander when drawing lately I just start pumping out sketches of him! : P

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rose, wow !i sure hope things work out ok for you !my Harmon Abell died in 1850 in Indiana.he was in pennsyvania before that and i think he may have been born in NY.he did leave 4 children and a wife at the time of his death.

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A few years ago, my brothers were talking and got the idea that we should have an “official” “brother tattoo.” Because we were raised on a WI dairy farm, it made complete sense that the tattoo be of a boat-anchor. Over the course of a year or so, all six of us got the tattoo–four on their legs, one on his forearm, and me on my shoulder. It makes me think of my brothers on a daily basis and how lucky I am to have them all. Yeah for siblings! This snapshot is from my wedding, about two years ago.

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This is what I look like now. Thanks for the neglect.Hey Mom! Remember when you came by my house before? I think it was on a Wednesday. Whenever it was, Abe and I were drinking Jager and playing Mario Strikers on the Wii (that’s the soccer one). I know that doesn’t narrow it down much, but anyway, you were there, and you made dinner and put some of my clothes in the wash. But it’s been about a week, and I think the washer’s done.It keeps buzzing, like, every ten minutes or so. Could you come by maybe and move whatever you put in there to the drier? I’d do it myself, but I don’t want to mess anything up. You know how I am with gadgets. I already tried throwing tennis balls at it, yelling at it, and putting in ear plugs. That helped with the noise, but I checked my closet later and there still weren’t any clean clothes there.Abe tried to hack the washer with his laptop, but I guess our washer doesn’t have T3 or something, because he kept saying his appletalk wasn’t networking right. So I’d really appreciate it if you could come and get the clothes from the one machine to the other. And, if it’s not too much trouble, I’d also really appreciate it if you didn’t put me in this kind of predicament next time you visit. Remember what you always used to tell us: if you’re going to start something, make sure you something something. I usually zoned out at that point, but you get what I'm saying.Also, could you bring some more of that tuna salad? We already ate through all of what you brought last time. It’s pretty good, I guess. Maybe use fresher tuna this time? You can get Ahi-grade for a pretty good price at the Japanese market on Convoy. If Convoy’s too far, you can borrow my car when you get here; I can store your bike in our garage. Oh, also, thanks for the car! Although sometimes the side mirrors get dirty if I park outside. Maybe it’s defective?Hope you read the blog soon! My last pair of underwear is getting pretty unbearable. I’d call, but my cell phone died and it won’t charge anymore, even though I put it in the drawer next to the charger for like a week.Love,Your son. Posted by Michael at 6:30 PM Labels: Fiction 1 comment: lawyermomSeptember 20, 2007 at 7:43 AMI'll be right over, son. I'll bring some oil for your car.ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more...

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If you are anything like me whatever space you have you will manage to fill. So how do you manage to store everything you need for Holidaying or Living in a Static Caravan? Well, first bit of advise for those of you who are Holidaying, comes from my better half, who always tells me to pack half as many clothes and twice as much money as you first thought (and he is usually right!). But seriously, looking at some of the practical solutions to storage in Static Caravans these days I have listed my favourites below:- Vacuum Bags - they come in all shapes and sizes to suit clothes and bedding and can be stored dust & moisture free in all the out of the way places - under the beds; at the bottom of the wardrobe or on the highest shelves that normally only collect dust. (Just Google them if you haven't come across them yet) Next - get yourself some Multi - hangers so that you can hang more than 1 item on each hook. Great for shirts, trousers, skirts etc. Another good idea is a Box footstool - great if you have children for storing toys, games, books and DVDs etc. I've also found (in a specialist Camping outlet) Caravan Shoe Organisers - these have pockets and a zip front to stop things falling out. I use mine to store shoes, cleaning materials etc. All the things you don't want on the floor creating a trip hazard. Finally I find having a glass cover over the hob is great for creating extra worktop space when you are not cooking in the kitchen. If any of you have any other bright ideas for storage do let me know. You can add any useful ideas in the Comment box below.

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EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. -The Lipscomb women’s golf team placed second in the DoubleTree Invitational in Edwardsville, Ill. on Tuesday after posting a 642 for the tournament (321-321). Five Lady Bisons finished the invitational in the top 20. After shooting a 79 in round one, Sami Khan fired a 75 on Tuesday to take home first place overall with a 154 (plus-10). “I am really proud of Sami Khan,” said head coach Buddy Harston. “She worked really, really hard this summer on her game and that is a big reason why she won this tournament.” Khan’s win was the first of her career. It also was the first win by a Lipscomb women’s golfer in its NCAA era. Miriam Parker shot 81 in round two for a total of 159 (78-81). Her plus-15 score placed her in a tie for sixth overall. “I am really proud of this team,” said Harston. “In our first tournament of the year, we putted atrociously. It was just one three-putt after another. “We committed to getting better on the greens and every day we have worked for 45 minutes on our putting and it obviously helped.” Savanna Schubert posted an 80-83 over two days to finish in a tie for 14th. Morgan Bucher bettered her first round score of 84, with an 82 in the second. Her 166 was good enough to place her in a tie for 19th overall. Playing as an individual, MacKenzy Carter tied Bucher for 19th with a 166 (80-86). Of the ten individuals, Carter finished first by one stroke over Brittney Jostes of SIUE. Sabrina Ferreri carded rounds of 94-88 for a 182, placing her 53rd. Valparaiso University finished first in team scoring with scores of 324-315 for a 639 overall. Lipscomb bested host SIU Edwardsville by five strokes to take second place. “It is always disappointing to finish second, especially when we were leading after round one,” said Harston. “It was great to be in the hunt. “To finish second out of 10 teams, and for us to be disappointed, is a good sign. That means that only bigger and better things are in store for this team.” Harston believes the sky is the limit for his team this season if they keep improving. “It all comes down to how much you work as a team, and we have worked very hard,” Harston said. “I think this is the best group of girls I have had at Lipscomb so far.”

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Complete with a ketubah signing, champagne, speeches and a few tears, the installation of Rabbi Michael Beals at B’nai Tikvah Congregation in Westchester seemed more like a wedding. More than 300 people attended the Sept. 7 event. Among the speakers were Rabbi Elliot Dorff, rector of the University of Judaism; Marvin Bornstein, rabbi emeritus at B’nai Tikvah, where he had served for 31 years before retiring in the mid-1980s; and Rabbi Eli Spitz of B’nei Israel in Tustin. Nine years ago, Beals handled publicity for the similar wedding-like installation of Spitz at B’nei Israel. Spitz was 34 at the time — the same age as Beals is now — and Dorff was the keynote speaker there as well. This was well before Beals had decided to become a rabbi. “I don’t come from an observant home,” he said during an interview in his office. “So when I told my parents I wanted to be a rabbi, they plotzed.” But, now, Beals’ father, Alan, a London native and printer by trade, proudly uses the e-mail address An only child, Beals grew up in Tustin in a home that was more culturally Jewish than observant. At one time, Beals wasn’t even clear that Shabbat was celebrated on Saturday as well as Friday night. So he is sympathetic to congregants who are less observant. “I know where most of my congregation comes from,” said Beals, who, along with his veterinarian wife, Dr. Elissa Green-Beals, keeps kosher and is shomer shabbat. His original goal, he said, laughing, was not the rabbinate. It was “to make world peace” — or at least family peace. His mother, Rita, was from the Bronx and his grandmother Raie was a fiery British redhead. When the two women would have differences, Beals would be the peacemaker. Beals studied political science at UC Berkeley and international relations at American University in Washington. A year spent in Israel as a Raoul Wallenberg Scholar at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem was the turning point in his life. When he returned to the United States, he joined the Library Minyan at Temple Beth Am, at the urging of Rabbi Spitz. It was while working as a management analyst for the Department of General Services of Los Angeles, where he created the city’s first multicultural sensitivity program, that Beals decided to become a rabbi. After receiving a master of arts degree in Hebrew letters from the University of Judaism, he interned at Brandeis-Bardin Institute’s Gan Alonim, at Congregation Mogen David in Los Angeles and at Temple Emanuel Religious School in Beverly Hills. While attending the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, Beals served as assistant rabbi for the Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged, as a rabbinical intern at the Park Slope Jewish Center, and as student rabbi on pulpits in Clarksberg, W.Va., and College Point, N.Y. Bestowed the Isaac H. Wolfson Memorial Award for outstanding scholarship and service to the seminary, he received his ordination last May. Before coming to B’nai Tikvah, Beals interviewed at about 10 synagogues, including the one attended by Dr. Ruth Westheimer in Washington Heights, N.Y. He even considered a synagogue in Sydney, Australia, but he found the Westchester synagogue to be “uniquely chaimish” and welcoming. As for B’nai Tikvah, Beals was the unanimous choice of its search committee to replace Rabbi Michael Goldberg, who served the temple for a year and a half. With the Conservative shul already attracting a younger membership, the committee believed that Beals was the perfect choice to continue the trend. “We talked to seven other rabbis, but nobody could hold a Shabbos candle to Rabbi Beals,” said Bob Horning, who was part of the search team and is vice president of the ritual committee. Originally called the Westchester Jewish Congregation and then Beth Tikvah, the synagogue was founded in 1946 and merged with B’nai Israel of the Crenshaw district in 1966 to become B’nai Tikvah. The congregation, which has about 150 member families drawn mostly from the Los Angeles Westside and South Bay, has a nursery school and kindergarten program with close to 90 children. Founded at the same time as the synagogue, the nursery school was the first Jewish preschool in Southern California to receive national accreditation from the Bureau of Jewish Education and secular accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. B’nai Tikvah also has a religious school that serves about 60 children. Educating parents as well as children is Beals’ main goal. “I want to give our younger parents the skills they need to be the primary Jewish educators of their kids,” he said. Jewish parents have been disenfranchised by what he calls “curbside education” — just dropping their children off at religious school. “A synagogue can’t replace the Jewish home, but it can reinforce it,” Beals said. “That’s my mission.” The “marriage” ceremony at the installation was a perfect symbol for the union between the rabbi, his wife and the synagogue, Horning said. “We’re thrilled,” he said. “We’re looking for the opportunity to grow old together.”

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Brandenburg, manufacturer of Insect Light Traps (ILTs), announced several significant new additions to its Genus range, last week at NPMA PestWorld. Starting with discreet front-of-house applications, Genus Eclipse Ultra extends the reach of the Eclipse range, enhancing branding options and increasing fly catch performance through innovative use of Brandenburg’s Translucent Technology (TT). AtrapaFly harnesses TT and adds the benefit of total portability to deliver impressive fly catch performance where it is required. With a removable front cover for easy lamp changes and a glueboard that simply slides in and out with the minimum of fuss, AtrapaFly can be used in residential and commercial accounts, and is available in two formats – a direct plug in or stand alone. For professional applications, Brandenburg has launched two new versions of its mainstay Genus Spectra and Genus Fli ranges. Recognizing that energy consumption is a major factor in cost control, Genus Spectra 30 and Genus Spectra Compact 15 utilize lower powered lamps yet, thanks to extensive research and development, still maintain impressive fly efficacy, the manufacturer reports. Finally, Genus Eco 30 has been value engineered resulting in a highly competitive in price but has all the impressive features of fast fly catch, robust build quality and low cost running that have become the hallmark of the Genus range.

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Justin Bieber is being sued for ten-million dollars. A pair of artists claim they wrote his 2010 hit "Somebody To Love." Bieber's mentor Usher, who is also featured on the song, is also named in the copyright infringement lawsuit. Filed in Virginia Thursday, the suit comes from an R&B singer who goes by the name De Rico and a songwriter named Mareio Overton. According to Overton claims he wrote the song for De Rico back in 2008 and took it to a talent scout who told them Usher had heard it. The two also say they spoke to Jonetta Patton, Usher's mother and part-time manager, who confirmed that the star had been exposed to De Rico's album - and even considered bringing him on tour. "Somebody To Love" was the second single off Bieber's My World 2.0 album. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Photo Credit Getty Images

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Football season is in full swing, and future Wolverines continue to make an impact for their respective high schools. Linebacker Michael Ferns' 15-tackle performance and quarterback Wilton Speight's 300-yard, four-touchdown passing outburst highlight a group of commitments that continue to bully foes on both sides of the ball. Ian Bunting: Bunting did not record a reception, but Hinsdale Central (2-1) rushed for 332 yards in a 30-7 win over York … Bunting has three receptions for 15 yards (5.0 yards per reception) this year … The Red Devils host Proviso West Sept. 20. Juwan Bushell-Beatty: Bushell-Beatty's work in the trenches allowed Paramus Catholic (2-0) to gain 414 yards of total offense in a 30-8 conquest of Delbarton … The Knights are home against DePaul Sept. 21. Freddy Canteen: Canteen grabbed two touchdown passes, including a 48-yarder, to keep Eastern Christian Academy (2-1) close, but the Honey Badgers were nipped by St. Peter's Prep 35-32 … Eastern Christian Academy looks to rebound at Maplewood Sept. 27. Mason Cole: Cole controlled the line of scrimmage for an East Lake (3-0) offense that rushed for 183 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-0 lambasting of Dunedin … The Eagles are averaging 241.3 rushing yards per game this year … East Lake makes the trek to Clearwater Sept. 20. Michael Ferns: Ferns was all over the field for St. Clairsville (3-0) during its 27-0 victory over Renaissance Christian, making 15 tackles, forcing a fumble and adding a 32-yard touchdown run on offense … Ferns has stopped 30 ball carriers and forced a fumble this season on defense, and rumbled for 188 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries (9.4 yards per carry) and caught five passes for 91 yards (18.2 yards per reception) on offense … The Red Devils travel to Martins Ferry Sept. 20. Noah Furbush: Furbush was in on 10 tackles, including three sacks, to spearhead a stingy Kenton (3-0) defense in a 66-14 triumph of Memorial … This season, Furbush has notched 27 tackles, including nine for loss and five sacks … The Wildcats return to action at Van Wert Sept. 20. Drake Harris: Harris missed his third-straight game for Grand Rapids Christian (2-1) with a hamstring injury, but the Eagles still eased past Kenowa Hills 27-10 … Harris is not expected to play when Grand Rapids Christian journeys to Hudsonville Sept. 20. Lawrence Marshall: Marshall only saw action in the first quarter of Southfield's (2-1) 48-0 blowout win over Bloomfield Hills, but still managed four tackles, a sack and a forced fumbled … Marshall has recorded nine sacks this season … The Bluejays are at Oak Park Sept. 20. Bryan Mone: Mone made just two tackles, but Highland (3-1) dominated Kearns 35-14 … This season, Mone registered 10 tackles, including two for loss and a sack … The Rams are on the road at East Sept. 20. Brady Pallante: Pallante was a monster in the middle for Barron Collier's (2-0) defense, making eight tackles and a sack in the Cougar's 42-13 shellacking of Golden Gate … Pallante boasts 20 tackles, including three tackles for loss and a sack this season … Barron Collier aims to stay undefeated at home against Immokalee Sept. 20. Jabrill Peppers: Peppers stockpiled 116 rushing yards, including an 80-yard touchdown run, on 10 carries (11.5 yards per carry), a one-yard touchdown reception, an interception and five tackles to spark Paramus Catholic (2-0) to a 30-18 victory over Delbarton … This season, Peppers has carried the ball 15 times for 158 yards (10.5 yards per carry) and a score, caught four passes for 58 yards (14.5 yards per reception) and three touchdowns, tallied nine tackles and intercepted a pass … The Knights battle DePaul at home Sept. 21. Wilton Speight: Speight threw for 315 yards and four touchdowns to lead The Collegiate School (2-0) to a 35-21 win over Benedictine … This season, Speight has sliced through opposing defenses for 597 yards and seven scores … The Cougars welcome Woodberry Forest Sept. 20. Jared Wangler: Wangler contributed four tackles and a five-yard catch, but saw limited action because of De La Salle's (1-1) early dominance in a 42-14 victory … Wangler has stuffed 17 ball carriers and snagged four passes for 32 yards (8.0 yards per reception) this season … The Pilots clash with Brother Rice on the road Sept. 21. Brandon Watson: Watson collected three tackles and intercepted a pass, but Eastern Christian Academy (2-1) fell to St. Peters Prep 35-32 ... Watson has brought down 14 ball carriers, intercepted two passes and returned a fumble for a score this year … The Eagles hope to get back on track at Maplewood Sept. 27. Maurice Ways: Ways was limited to a 30-yard reception, and Country Day (0-3) remained winless in a 20-14 loss to Loyola … Ways has totaled 283 yards and three touchdowns on 14 receptions (20.1 yards per reception) this year … The Yellowjackets are at home against Pershing Sept. 20. Chase Winovich: Winovich continued his ironman exploits, making seven tackles, including three sacks, blocking an extra point, and throwing and rushing for a touchdown to guide Thomas Jefferson (3-0) to a 45-12 decimation of Hollidaysburg … This season, Winovich has assembled 22 tackles, six tackles for loss, five sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and six offensive touchdowns … The Jaguars look to protect their home field against Trinity Sept. 20. 2015 George Campbell: Campbell tracked down three passes for 60 yards (20.0 yards per reception) and a touchdown to ignite East Lake's (3-0) 48-0 destruction of Dunedin … Campbell has caught five passes for 143 yards (28.6 yards per reception) and two scores on the year … The Eagles invade Clearwater Sept. 20. Shaun Crawford: St. Edward (3-0) shut out Woodson 49-0 … The Eagles take on Elder at home Sept. 21. Andrew David: David was perfect on five extra point attempts, booted four kickoffs into the endzone for touchbacks, and averaged 40.0 yards on four punts in Massillon's (3-0) 35-14 win over Harding … The Tigers return home for a skirmish with Lake Catholic Sept. 20. Damien Harris: Harris sprinted for 146 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries (7.3 yards per carry), and Madison Southern (4-0) survived a 21-19 scare by Paul Laurence Dunbar … In four games this season, Harris has run for 1,057 yards (264.3 yards per game) and 14 scores, and has also returned a kickoff for a touchdown … The Eagles return to the gridiron Sept. 27 at South Laurel. Tyree Kinnel: Kinnel was in on five tackles and Wayne's (2-1) was dropped by Lakota West 31-27 … On the season, Kinnel has taken down 15 runners … The Warriors are home against Xenia Sept. 20. John Runyan, Jr.: St. Joseph's (2-1) offense gained 433 yards, including 259 on the ground, in a 35-6 dismantling of North Penn … The Hawks greet Roman Catholic Sept. 28.

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I suppose if the Liberals are fine with considering a man who is essentially American to run their party, there's no reason why they shouldn't select an American to deliver the keynote speech at their convention. I can't wait to hear the crazy noises that Dean will make when Belinda gets her hands on him!

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And now it's back to the desert ...back to climbingback to Isis heh hehIsis knows what I'm knitting .... she keeps trying to steal mine! 3 comments: Bonnie K said... Aha! It's a Sit Upon for Isis! I do love that happy sunny yellow color. 4:51 PM evergreenknits said... :) It's indeed a Sit Upon! This one's for Mountain Man. But Isis will get her own someday, too. She does like to sneak on mine when I'm not looking. 5:19 PM Bonnie K said... I have not made one for myself yet...but it's on my list for this winter. I remember them from my Girl Scout days many years ago. I'm glad that Mountain Man will receive this sunny yellow one. What a wonderful gift...wool, hand-dyed from nature's gifts found in your yard, then knit by a loved one. Much good energy going into this one for him, I am sure. I'm also glad that Isis will get one of her own someday.

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This is a very versatile recipe. It calls for cream of mushroon soup but I make it with cream of chicken or cream of celery. It calls for mixed vegetables but I have made it with frozen corn, or green beans or peas. I use 2 boxes of stuffing mix because we like lots of stuffing. Top Review by ~Bliss~ I won't rate this, because I had cooked chicken that I was using for another recipe, and ended up using this recipe instead (and used the cooked chicken). The taste was pretty good, but in following the instructions, I can't figure out what to do with the butter and water, since the recipe says follow package directions for the stuffing. For my tastes, I think doubling the sauce would make it better.

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Multiplayer Men of War is here (Battle of Empires : 1914-1918 + free DLC WW2 Battle of Empires : 1914-1918 - Victory Pack) Last edited by kakisdf; 08-16-2015 at 06:08 PM. kakisdf View Public Profile Send a private message to kakisdf Find all posts by kakisdf #12 07-09-2016, 04:33 PM Vietvet Approved Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Melbourne AU Posts: 5 Perhaps you're right, but I have asked a question and nobody has replied. How do you make a light flash and other entities such as boom gates lower slowly? The boom gates can be made to raise slowly but when lowered they drop down like axes. And there is also a large German gate that shuts and opens so fast it's absolutely unrealistic. Also, the nice steam train clank-clank sound it makes is not realistic at all, and the right front wheel has been added the other way around, the wheel flange was supposed to be inside the rail tracks, not outside. There are lots of mistakes.

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Well here is the finished product. I'm not sure if I like the color of the stock, but it will have to do for now. Because I'm not painting it again, this is the second color I put on it. It looks pretty good to me though, I can see the seams of the putty in some spots but not to bad. Overall I'm happy with it as a plinker. I may spring for a stock one day, but not today . The front trigger guard screw I ordered from brownells, won't fit its too short. They said it would fit a Glenfield Mod. 60 but it won't. So I have the specs on the screw and I'm going to try and find one at the hardware store. Not too bad for a rifle that was in two pieces, and a stock that was chewed up by the squirrels!!

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Great 2003 list--all good films. And I know because I've seen all of them! In fact, of the four lists (including honorable mentions) I've only not seen 5 films. I like it when we get on a trend of discussing more modern films because then I feel less like a chump for not having seen more than maybe one film on someone's list from anything before 1970. Sigh. I really just love color films. What can I say? Too bad more people aren't interested in the eighties and early nineties, when I was a young adolescent myself. In 2003, I was working exactly where I am now. Ha! I feel old. We should all do a post on the top 10 films from the year we were 14. The Oldboy hallway hammer scene made an incredible impression on me as one of the most raw and real fight scenes I've ever witnessed in a film (that line makes it sound like I've witnessed some more intense ones in real life, but I haven't. Or have I?) before or since. The ending was a bit unbelievable, even fanciful, but the film was still epic--not just because of what it was about, but how it presented itself. It's a film with balls. And a great soundtrack as well. I keep meaning to see the other films in Park's revenge trilogy but haven't thus far. I was suprised and pleased to see Cabin Fever on yours and Jeffrey's lists. Brandon and I have championed that film for some time now (Adrienne is a fan as well), so it's nice to see non-horror-fans giving it props. I only have one point of rebuttal to your response to my Ink post. I know it's not a great film. And I may have misrepresented myself by speaking of giving a films points for trying. It is more specific than that. I will give a film extra points for having good ideas, even if they're not executed well. So it's not a simple matter of understanding what a director is trying to say and going the rest of the way for him; it's recognizing when a filmmaker has an idea that is too big for him to execute well--and yet he/she tries anyway. That takes guts and I admire it. Because if the quality of SFX these days, it's harder and harder for a low budget filmmaker to get away with cheesy SFX. The low budget films that are the most successful are ones that aren't so ambitious as Ink. But it's not just the ambition, as I've said. Winans presented a fictional universe that really captured my imagination. It wasn't something I'd seen before, and I liked it. I've seen plenty of low budget sci-fi movies that tried hard; I mean, on some level, don't they all? But I'm less interested in someone trying hard as I am in someone who has good ideas who doesn't necessarily express them as effectively as they could. Sure, there's a line at which something is so bad that it doesn't matter, but I don't think Ink fits into that category. In Ink's case, the the sum of its better parts is greater than the whole, and maybe that's how I draw the line. P.S. I wasn't offended at your strong words at all, Chris, but it was honestly sweet of you to be concerned. Which is more than I can say for others (take the bait, John! Do it!) in film club. Jeffrey I liked War Horse! I was conceding Adrienne's points, but I was completely taken in by the emotion and drama of the film. I still think the WWI war scenes (particularly in the trenches) were expertly filmed. I also really liked Elf. I'm a Will Ferrell fan, for better or for worse. It's the same with Adam Sandler. I get some kind of perverse pelasure out of watching the same film and watching Sandler play the same character over and over again. Don't ask me why. I did draw the line at Jack & Jill, though. That movies looks horrible. Anyway, the combo of Ferrell and Deschanel (<3 <3) is more than enough to make Elf watchable for me. I was surprised to see 28 Days Later on your list (like Cabin Fever). I suppose it's a testament to the quality of the film that someone who doesn't necessarily gravitate towards horror would appreciate its excellence. Don't forget the killer soundtrack, either! John Murphy's "In the House-In a Heartbeat" is one of the most effective pieces of film music I've experienced. Ben I just noticed the Guttenberg quote on your blog--gnarly! Bonus points! I liked Thirteen, but don't remember enough to comment intelligently on it. I would wager that you and I are drawn to similar aspects of the film due to our girlish natures. It is a bit like an after school special, but its largely because of its subject matter. I think its emotions are meant to be exaggerated to some degree. Brandon I have enjoyed all of Guest's mockumentaries, but I think I still like Waiting for Guffman the best. I saw it after I saw the others and how funny it was surprised me. Best in Show didn't do much for me, but I'm not really a dog person, so maybe that's it. I think I probably need to see it again. A Mighty Wind was also fantastic. For Your Consideration sucked, and I stopped paying attention to what Guest is doing after that. The main reason I liked Dogville nobody has really talked about yet. Wasn't it totally cool the way he filmed it as if on a stage? I thought it was freaking brilliant. Creative, original, presumptuous...fantastic!

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I read only one book at a time, I finsihed them in under two weeks. I don't think I even can manage to read more than one at a time.

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Why do my lungs burn after a crit?(10 posts)Why do my lungs burn after a crit?LCJun 16, 2002 5:17 PMI never feel my lungs burn after a road race, but after a crit it feels like I just smoked 12 cubans. What causes that burning sensation? Is that my lungs saying I pushed too hard?re: Why do my lungs burn after a crit?ishmaelJun 16, 2002 6:11 PMcould be ozone polution. Was it hot out? Did you ever have asthma? You could be more sensitive. Then again maybe its just from riding really hard.re: Why do my lungs burn after a crit?jessahJun 16, 2002 6:25 PMclose you mouth and breathe though your noseYes, I went out for a hard ride...WayneJun 17, 2002 5:19 AMlast week and came home almost unable to breath because my lungs/chest hurt so bad. Come to find out it was a red alert for ozone danger. I never considered this before because the problem had never been so bad. Apparently this stuff can tear your lungs up!I couldnt find much about itishmaelJun 17, 2002 7:49 AMThe ozone polution levels are worst at the hotest part of the day, between 12 and 3, and then tapper off to not so bad levels even on bad days. I've been told there arent longterm problems associated with it but I doubt this. If you find any info please tell me.I couldnt find much about itWayneJun 17, 2002 8:04 AMMy friend sent me some governmental type warnings but I erased them. I'll email him and see if he can send them again. If I recall them correctly, it wasn't clear from the warning whether it was just an acute problem or could lead to a long-term loss of lung function. They basically warned you that if you had asthma, emphysema, or exercised for prolonged periods not to go out/exercise when this warning was out.No, just crits in generalLCJun 17, 2002 9:32 AMNo I am not talking about a particular crit, just all crits in general. I was talking to my teammates after a crit a few days ago and they all said they felt the same thing, particularly after hilly crits since you repeatly attack the hill again and again and the rest of the time around is just trying to catch your breath. I noticed that most of the cat 4/5's were hacking and choaking after the race. Funny thing is that the pro/1/2's seemed fine after their race, and they went twice as long.re: Why do my lungs burn after a crit?kaiserJun 17, 2002 6:52 AMIt really sounds like a smog issue. Combine heat, smog and a lot of sun (and a winded rider), and you've got a good lung-burning brew going. I learned my lesson about racing during smog alerts back in 1984 in Riverside California. I thought I was gonna die after the race. I got SO sick. Don't do it...It isn't worth it.Same thing hereMcAndrusJun 17, 2002 8:29 AMA few years back, I played a hard game of b-ball during some kind of smog alert in Los Angeles. I was on my back for a day afterwards.re: Why do my lungs burn after a crit?briderJun 17, 2002 1:09 PMCrits are definitely a long-term voyage into the anaerobic zone. What you're feeling is most likely (1) fatigue of the muscles in the ribcage and diaphragm (the "breathing" muscles), or (2) just generalized fatigue from an extremely hard effort and a lot of deep breathing. Make sure you're getting a good warm up well prior to the start, with some good jumps. Get the sweat starting. That should help.

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Hi readers. Summer is finally here (well, academically speaking) and now I hope to be able to blog a little more. I will say, as a writer, having days off in which to do all the things you want/need to do is quite wonderful. So if someone could just find it in their heart to pay me to write, that would be wonderful. Get on that. So, clearly my recommendations for top books is faltering. I have ideas. It's not that I don't have favorites, I do. I was thinking about how I should do another blog, the one about my top YA books I promised you all a zillion years ago, and I realized something. OK, realize isn't exactly the word because I've always known it, I just never wanted to admit it. I need to read a lot more books. Especially YA. OK, that isn't exactly accurate either. I need to FINISH all the YA books I start before I can honestly give my reasons for loving my top ten. And if that doesn't make sense, let me explain this way. I don't feel I am quite qualified to say which YA books are better than others because I only FINISH the ones I love. Which gave me an idea for this blog post. And now we have come full circle. I have long thought I was mildly ADD, I am not even kidding. My lack of ability to multitask. My constant fidgeting. The fact that I start so many things, and finish few. Hallmark ADD, right? And as a writer you are told to READ READ READ!! And I'm all "OK, I WILL! I LOVE BOOKS!" And it's true. I do love them. But I think I love the IDEA of them more than I actually love them. For instance, I can spend hours in a bookstore, I spend HUNDREDS on books. I get them home, I ogle and fondle them like a boyfriend and place them on my really cute Cost Plus and Pier One bookshelves and I look at them. See how pretty they are? Look at those bindings. Those covers. Ooh...Pretty. And they stay there for like...a LONG time. Looking pretty. Maybe on occasion, I'll pull a book out, get comfy on my couch, a blanket, some snacks, maybe some wine, often some coffee or tea, light candles...there is an ambiance for reading, you know what I mean? And I think, "this is gonna be awesome. I can't wait to read." And after about ten pages, I'm all "meh...what can I do now?" And it made me finally realize, I am the best and worst reader you will ever know. Because I am what every agent, editor, submission reader is, I am the PERFECT reader. Because trying to get a book lover to read and finish a book, piece of cake. Trying to get ME to read and finish a book, you better be a damn good writer, have a damn good opener, and you better not let me down. And so I was thinking about as a writer, this has helped me, though I never really knew it. Here is a look at me, as a reader. 1 Cover is EVERYTHING. That dumb cliche about it not being important is a load of crap. It needs to be pretty. And I don't want half naked people on it. As in I will not even pick UP a book with two people in a heated embrace, almost kissing and half naked. Same if they have teeth with blood dripping or a half naked woman clutching some object. No. I like clean covers, with graphic detail, I pretty much try to stay away from anything with people, really. There are always exceptions, but mostly, NO. 2. From the first page, first paragraph, I need to be hooked. I am not the kind of reader who will give it a while until it gets interesting. No. I have a lot of things to do, I have a lot of books I would LOVE to fall in LOVE with, I do not have time to see if it gets better. Hook me now. While you have me. Because if I get past page one and it doesn't seem interesting, you've lost me. Lucky for all the YA writers out there I'm a teacher, so I buy books for them even if they don't seem appealing. But really, when I'm in a bookstore, I read a page or two and put it down if it doesn't grab me. Sorry, but that is the truth. And that's why books like Fault in Our Stars, Eleanor and Park, or Hunger Games appeal to the masses. Because from page 1, they have you hooked. (and no photos of people on the cover...SEE?) I don't want back story, or set up or to read about how normal someone's life is. I need a reason to read. And even if I have read the back copy and know the reason is in there somewhere, I don't want to have to wait until page 20 or 50 to get to it. It bores me and I don't have the time. This is why that first line is so damn important. And the first page. My advice, start with a line that is so absurd or strange or weird or funny, you can't not read on. For example, I happen to think I'm pretty damn good at first lines. And I've always been told as much. Here are some of mine that I think illustrate my point. From the soon to be published Princess Paradox: I wish I had the guts to tell my best friend I'd rather gouge out my eyes with a cocktail weenie than attend her wedding. I think it works because it's funny and it makes you question things. A) Why wouldn't she want to go to her bestie's wedding? B) Of all the things you could gouge your eyes out with, why a cocktail weenie? (this tells the reader there will be sarcasm and humor, this is not literary prose) Or there is this from a work in progress Becoming Shane Kelly: Shakespeare was an idiot. Ok this one works because of the obvious question. WHUUU??? I mean people who don't even like Shakespeare still give him props as a storyteller. So then it makes you consider why this narrator dislikes Shakespeare. By making a strong statement about something that is widely known or accepted, it creates questions in the reader's mind. This is a good thing for ADD readers like me. Because questions make me turn the page. It is when I don't have questions or when I have forgotten to care about the answers to questions I once had, that you've lost me as a reader. And EVERY TIME YOU ANSWER A QUESTION, YOU NEED TO GET YOUR READER TO ASK ANOTHER ONE! And if your first line doesn't have one, your first paragraph better. Here is another paragraph I LOVE and have gotten really great response on. It's another WIP titled The Thief. Nervous energy is pervasive. Some people get nervous about first dates. Some are put off by having to present a simple science project in front of their class. Some people just get nervous about being nervous. Not me. As a matter of fact, it excites me. There's nothing quite like the feeling you get just before you’re doing something dangerous. The feeling bubbles inside you like a tide churning, palms sweaty and cold, heart racing a million miles a minute, and the overwhelming sensation that whatever it is you're doing…there's a great chance you'll get caught; the feeling of committing a crime, because that is precisely what I'm doing. This works because as a whole, the reader gets a lot of info about our narrator. We know they are probably a teen, given the examples they give of nerves. We also know this is contemporary because of the language and reference again to the science class. We also know they are doing something illegal. So then, as a reader, the question is what kind of crime? Are we talking serious criminal activity or a petty crime? I read somewhere that these following questions should be answered for the reader in the first 5 pages, and it was spot on. 1. Who is narrating? (age, name, background) 2. Where are they? (place, time of year, day, era) 3. What is the problem? (can be a minor one that will relate to the main conflict later) 4. What is happening? And these all need to be done with zero back story or info-dump. It may not seem like much, but it is necessary. Here is an example from a pro: Sophie Kinsella's first pages of I've Got Your Number. How many of the above questions can be answered? IN TWO PAGES. WITH NO INFO DUMP, and HELL YA I WANT TO READ THE REST! (I did, actually, it was fantastic) 3. As a reader, I need to either laugh, cry, be shocked, or surprised in the first page or pages. What can I say? I need to care enough about something before I can become invested. So when I read for the umpteenth time about your "normal teen" who is "average", "shy", or "a misfit" in school, I glaze over and decide plucking each hair out of my eyebrow is more enjoyable than reading about them. I need original characters with original things happening to them or I am not going to keep reading. Instead I am like this: 4. OK. You've successfully hooked me. I love the narrator, I love the action, I love the tension and I have a billion questions. BRAVO. Chapter 1 was a complete and utter success. WOOOOO! This is important. You have established you can write. NOW DON'T DISAPPOINT ME! I have read a lot of great first chapters. All those pretty books I told you I have? Read all the first chapters. Then I started reading CH 2 and you know what. FLATLINE. You built up this amazing hook, then comes the boring back story. Or the "now we are at school and things are normal" or "here is where you learn about my friends or family or my dog Joe." I DONT CARE ANYMORE. You have lost me.Which is a damn shame because I may never pick up your book again. No matter what. Even if you do this: Remember, I have other things to do. If you can't MAKE me continue asking questions or keep me laughing, surprised, shocked or reacting, I will not continue. And if by chance, I give you the benefit of the doubt, hey, maybe it's just a transition chapter, you better AMAZE me in CH 3. Because I won't keep turning those chapters if they continue to not live up to CH 1. As a writer, I find myself at every chapter thinking...ok...if my reader thought "how could it get worse?" I need to answer that and give them even more than they thought it could be. Each chapter should increase the tension, propel the characters into reacting, deciding, then choosing a course of action. And when they decide their recourse...it should inevitably be THE WRONG CHOICE. Somehow. That's what makes me keep going. I want to be yelling at your character, asking them "WHAT ARE YOU THINKING YOU IDIOT!!!" Because that's when I'm invested. Think of it this way, no one wants to spend good money, wait in line for hours for the front seat of a roller coaster, just to be taken up that big hill, race down and then the track is flat for the next three minutes. You want twists and turns and more up and down and loopty loops. You PAID for those DAMN LOOPS AND HILLS! If you AREN'T MAKING ME SICK AND CRAZY EXCITED AT THE SAME TIME YOU ARE DOING IT WRONG! OK. Sorry. I got a little carried away. But basically it's this. When agents, agent assistants, editors, publishers are reading your words, they want that roller coaster. They are expecting Space Mountain or the Matterhorn. Don't give them Dumbo. Because they're trying to get readers like ME to read those books. They want readers like ME to finish those books, then pay more money to see the movie and even more money for the next book by said author because I've liked what they've created thus far. This is how you establish a readership. There is no Emily Giffen, Sophie Kinsella, Becca Fitzpatrick, John Green, or Rainbow Rowell book that I won't buy. Because as a reader, I LOVE to finish those books. I laugh, I cry, I think WAIT THAT IS ME! 5. Happy Endings are boring. I like books with real endings, tragic endings, heart breaking endings. Hell, I WRITE books with those. Thing is, life doesn't wrap up in a tidy little bow. And everything that ends, does so with sorrow. Otherwise it wouldn't be an end. Anyway, this was my rant. I realize I write as the reader I am. I write the books I want to read. I think that is the key. But at the same time, I've learned that I'm fickle and picky and I'm not going to FORCE myself to read a book I don't care much about. There's too much else in life to do. So, as you write, keep in mind, you want your reader to NEVER want to put down the book. EVER. You want your reader to constantly feel like this: When I was at BEA, I listened to a panel about writing YA, and I think Kresley Cole had the best advice: When you write, write to make your reader HAVE to turn the page. And that my fellow writers is sage advice.

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Nash won't have to score 20, Marion's PPG should go down as should TT's. Other scoring averages will drop a bit here and there, I doubt House and Jones average double figures again. I don't think he'll dominate the ball right after coming back from an injury but mid-50% FGP with 18-22 a game seems about right.

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Hi everyone! Just a quick note to say no post tomorrow either - work's going to be mental and then I have a rehearsal (subsection of band is playing at a rugby game on Friday night). I know, I am a bad blogger. Sorry. Sometimes I forget there is life outside of the Internet and then I have to go and take part in it and that's kind of lame.Normal service resumes on Friday with an all-new crop of wieners!

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Posted on August 27, 2015 by Wanie_Istanbul Hi, kepada anda semua yang berminat nak lihat sendiri Istanbul, Turkey dengan lebih dekat, jangan lupa tonton rancangan The Streets di TV9 pada 28hb Ogos 2015 jam 07:30pm! Enjoy the show! Share this:Like Loading... Leave a comment Announcement: Kabataş Pier in Construction Posted on December 27, 2016 by Wanie_Istanbul Hey guys, I just want to inform you that Kabataş Pier is currently under construction for the Metro M7 Line (Kabataş – Mahmutbey) which will connect Kabataş to Mecediyekoy onwards directly. What’s in Mecediyekoy? One of my favourite shopping mall in Istanbul, Cevahir Shopping Mall! It used to be the biggest shopping mall in Europe. For those who had been in Istanbul, and had experienced the Tramvay, Funikuler & Metro M2 (Yenikapi – Hacisoman Line), there is no direct metro from Sultanhamet to Mecediyekoy, in fact you have to make the interchange in Kabataş; from tramvay to funikuler, and from funikuler to metro. So the governement decided to build a new metro line in Kabataş and make it easier and faster for the folks to travel (and save more money of course, yay!) Because of the construction, Kabataş Pier had been closed to public and it will only be opened again once it is finished. The metro line is expected to complete by 2018. The new Metro M7 Line (Kabataş – Mahmutbey) stations will be as follows: Kabataş (transfer to: T1, F1, İDO) Beşiktaş Darphane Fulya Mecidiyeköy (transfer to: Metrobüs, M2) Çağlayan Kağıthane Nurtepe Alibeyköy Yeşilpınar Veysel Karani Akşemsettin Kazım Karabekir Yenimahalle Karadeniz Mahallesi (transfer to: T4) Tekstilkent Yüzyıl Göztepe Mahmutbey (transfer to: M3) So guys, again please be reminded that if you wish to visit Princes’ Island, you will need to take the boat from Eminönü instead from now, since Kabataş Pier is closed. Hope this helps. Adiós! #island #istanbul #travelblog #backpacking #budgettravel 41.033741 28.993354 Share this:Like Loading... Leave a comment Caravanserai: The Hans of Grand Bazaar And Where To Find Them Posted on December 24, 2016 by Wanie_Istanbul Caravanserai, the 1st time I’ve heard this word was in 2008 when I came to Turkey for touristic purposes (gosh I sound like I am applying for residence permit!). It was the name of one of few well known restaurant which offers you marvelous belly dancing & other folks’ dances and songs performances while you indulge in your delicious meal. (God, now I sound like I’m selling tours, lol!) Back then I didn’t know much about the Silk Road, Turkish culture nor Seljuk history. I didn’t even bother to ask what is caravanserai. I am ashamed to say that I was indeed – ignorant. After living in Istanbul for quite some times, I realized that caravanserai plays an important part in Turkish history. There are many caravanserais all over Turkey, and the biggest one in Turkey is the Sultanhani in Aksaray, which is located on the old Silk Road, heading to Konya. Okay, what do we know about hans aka caravanserai? They are actually inns for traveling merchants in the olden days. Caravanserai were available everywhere, covering North Africa, Asia, and Southeastern Europe especially along the Silk Road. So basically, in modern day han or caravanserai would be known as roadside motels but with more sophisticated functions, there are rooms to sleep, free services to look after the animals and feed them and also open flea market at the same time. In Turkey itself there were hundreds of caravanserai along the Silk Road and they were all free of charge for the 1st 3 days only. All caravanserais have the same architecture, they all look like a castle, with tall wall surrounding it and there’s always one pavillion mosque for the travelers to perform their prayers in. The government will provide all security guards, imam (for prayers), and general workers to keep the caravanserai running for free. Of course these people got paid by the government, but the government were not making money from the caravanserai itself. So caravanserai, han, which is which? Well, they are basically the same thing. Caravanserai (Kervansaray in Turkish) is a word originating from Persian language and it was used for huge inn, served as road station outside of towns. However, the smaller inn built inside a town is called by its Turko-Mogolian name, Khan. As time goes by the Turks also started calling it as Han. Since there is no such letter as ‘Kh’ in Turkish language, the Turks find it hard to pronounce it; thus the omission of the 1st letter, ‘K’. One of many interesting things I have heard about caravanserai or han in the olden days, traveling merchants will drop in, keep their donkey or other animals and belongings there while they have their goodnight rest, but still thievery was something very uncommon. Interesting right? We are now living in a world where we have our doors and gates locked but still people break into your house to rob – Tsk, shame. During Seljuk time, the government assured all people that they can stay in the caravanserai safely, without having to worry if their belongings will be stolen. Sort of like insurance guarantee I must say. It was so safe that the people during those time used to say, ‘nothing will happen to you even if you travel from Izmir to Van with a pot of gold on your head’. ‘Aw, come on! There must be some cases?’ I know some of you will probably be saying this, but as part of the insurance for staying in the caravanserai, if such cases occur, the government will gather all the people from that particular area (to which the caravanserai belongs to) and collect money from everyone to reimburse the person whom his belongings or animals got stolen. But of course, in case of fatality, then there’s nothing can be done for the reimbursement apart from catching the killer. But until now, no such cases had been documented. Cool system I must say. Okay, end of Caravanserai 101 – Introduction. Let’s move on to Caravanserai: The Hans of Grand Bazaar and Where to Find Them. Okay for those who don’t know what is a Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi), it’s one of the famous closed bazaar in Istanbul. There are approximately around 4000 shops in Grand Bazaar, along with its hidden hans. Many of them are dedicated to particular staff, small and most are run-downs. However there are few that you still can visit safely. Below is the simplified map of Grand Bazaar along with the hans that I found online. Istanbul Grand Bazaar Map (credit to original owner)So, go ahead, try the map and enjoy exploring the hans of Grand Bazaar! Till we meet again next time, and – out! Share this:Like Loading... Leave a comment Madame Tussauds Made Its Way To Istanbul Posted on December 15, 2016 by Wanie_Istanbul Hi guys! Great news! The famous Madame Tussauds has finally made its way to Istanbul, Turkey! Located at one of the most happening spot in Istanbul, Taksim is sure not just home to Madame Tusssauds Istanbul but also a home to hundreds of famous brand stores such as Mango, H&M, Zara and many more! For those who didn’t know, Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in London with branches in a number of major cities. Madame Tussaud’s is famous for displaying waxworks of famous people from all around the world. Founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud, It used to be known as “Madame Tussaud’s”. Now, Madame Tussaud’s is a major tourist attraction in not just in London, but also in many big cities around the world. displaying waxworks of famous people. Now, Madame Tussaud’s is not just available in London, but it has its branches in all over the world. Apart from this, all hotels in Istanbul are currently having a major discounts in their price. So now is your chance! Grab your suitcase and come and join us in Istanbul! Share this:Like Loading... Leave a comment Senarai Pengiktirafan Kelayakan University Antarabangsa Posted on December 12, 2016 by Wanie_Istanbul Salam to all! Baru2 ni ramai orang tanya, macam mana nak semak status pengiktirafan sesebuah university di luar negara, especially Turkey. Tak kurang jugak yang nak tahu kot2 ada course2 baru yang ditambah ke list asal seperti yang saya share di blog lama saya sebelum ni. Maklumlah, ramai yang teringin nak belajar di bumi Turki, tapi seperti yang saya beritahu sebelum ini, x semua course yang ditawarkan di negara ini di iktiraf oleh kerajaan kita. Berdasarkan pengamatan saya, x kurang juga dengan yang nak sambung belajar dalam bidang agama. Sesetengah tu pulak rasa negara Arab dah x cool so Turkey nampak lebih cool untuk di war-war kan kepada sanak saudara handai di waktu raya nanti. Boleh la buat modal kembang hidung di kenduri kahwin atau waktu open house hari raya nanti. Di sini saya nak jelaskan, walaupun bumi Turki pernah agung dengan kerajaan Uthmaniyyah satu masa dahulu, ianya kekal sejarah semata2. Kalau nak kata pasal agama, orang Malaysia jauh lebih Islamic berbanding orang Turki sendiri dalam lebih kurang 2-3 kali ganda. Jadi kepada yang betul2 nak belajar pasal agama tu, saya cadangkan sila pergi ke negara2 seperti Jordan, Madinah, Mesir dan sebagainya, tapi bukan Turki! Orang Turki cakap Arab pun x reti! Jangan kata cakap Arab, yang pandai baca Quran pun berapa kerat je yang ada :(. Jadi memang sangat2 tidak relevant. Tarikat yang merepek2 banyak lah! Tapi, apa yang lebih penting saya ingin tekankan di sini, takkan nak gadaikan masa depan semata2 nak nampak cool dan ikut trend orang belajar kat luar negeri kan? Saya sure adik2 dan mak bapak sekalian berfikiran jauh lebih matang dari itu. Ye la, xkan nak berhabis duit beribu riban hantar anak ke Turki dan habis masa 4-5 tahun belajar lepas tu balik Malaysia degree x laku ye x? Oleh itu di sini saya nak share link yang akan menunjukkan semua list2 university yang diiktiraf di Turki berserta dengan kursus yang diiktiraf sahaja. Kepada yang berminat, boleh layari link terbabit, tapi saya harap saya x lagi dihujani pertanyaan2 seperti “kalau course ‘x’, iktiraf x?” Kalau selepas melayari link terbabit, dan adik2 masih lagi ada rasa untuk bertanyakan soalan seperti di atas atau yang sewaktu dengannya, maka akak boleh beritahu adik, duduk je di Malaysia belajar, x yah susah2 habis duit mak bapak pergi belajar di luar negara, sebab salah satu cabaran utama belajar di luar negara ni adalah kena pandai berdikari. Sistem Pengiktirafan Kelayakan Share this:Like Loading... 2 Comments Victor Wooten Trio Posted on November 10, 2016 by Wanie_Istanbul Love for Bass: Victor Wooten Trio Are you in Istanbul and happened to be a lover of bass music? Now here’s your chance. Victor Wooten is coming! Featuring Dennis Chambers and Bob Franceschini, the talented bass virtuoso will be giving out their performance together in Istanbul. It will be held at Zorlu PSM on November 11-12. Famous for his melodic bass style, Wooten had shared the stage with bass legends such as Stanley Clarke and Marcus Miller. Wooten has also branched out into bluegrass-influenced jazz with banjo legend Bela Fleck. Check the Biletix website for ticket details. Share this:Like Loading... Leave a comment Vivaldianno City of Mirrors Concert Posted on November 4, 2016 by Wanie_Istanbul Vivaldianno City of Mirrors Looking for something fresh? Grab this chance to experience this magnificent concert 1st class. By mixing the classical works of Vivaldi and combining it with 3D film technology and vibrant workmanship, Vivaldianno bills the concert as an “incredible 3D concert story”. Performed by master musicians from three continents, sit back and learn the story of Vivaldi’s life through his incredible music. Will be held at 21:00 on November 5 at Ülker Sports Arena. Please visit Biletix for tickets. Share this:Like Loading... Leave a comment 35th International Istanbul Book Fair @Tüyap Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi Posted on November 4, 2016 by Wanie_Istanbul Love to read? The International Istanbul Book Fair is back for its 35th year on November 12-15 at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center. Their selected theme for this year will be “Philosophy and human”. Take this chance to meet this year’s writer of honor, the philosopher Prof. Dr. Ioanna Kuçuradi. Germany, as the guest of honor for this year, will be organizing events under the theme of “The power of words” at the festival. Find more details on the festival’s website. Share this:Like Loading... Leave a comment

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Ikurumi Akuto is the top of his class in every subject, including sports, and he knows it. The son of a well-known politician, a degree of arrogance is to be expected. But Akuto takes it to a new extreme with his condescending and self-important attitude. The friends he may have had in his elementary years have long since left his side, and it doesn't help matters that his effeminate voice makes him a target of constant ridicule by his "lower class" schoolmates. Then Harusaka Nari enters his life, and Akuto's controlling personality is thrown off kilter by the optimistic but manipulating young seiyuu. With his life on the line, he agrees to be a voice in her Anime Research Society's project for the upcoming Cultural Festival... as the female lead?!

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LiveSafe, the smartphone app that helps members of The Claremont Colleges find resources and information as well as communicate suspicious or hazardous activities to Campus Safety, will roll out it's newest version very soon.A push notification will be sent to LiveSafe subscribers and information about new features will also be included. Be sure to download the newest LiveSafe App and select your college when it arrives. Campus Safety Launches Communications Blog By Stan Skipworth on December 14, 2015 9:39 AM The Campus Safety Department is pleased to announce a new feature in its ongoing effort to continue to broaden its communications resources with the launch of this new blog outlet.We encourage you to visit here often for updates on events, activities and other helpful information. You can also utilize the RSS subscription service to help get updates to you as they are made.As we always like to do, we encourage you to take additional precautions during the end-of-semester time frame, by keeping your valuables such as laptops, backpacks and phones in your possession. We also encourage you to call Campus Safety at 909-607-2000 to request a safety escort at any time you desire that assistance. And we also remind you that the free, LiveSafe smartphone app provide a great collection of excellent resources specific to your college or the CUC. LiveSafe is available at iTunes or the GooglePlay stores.Lastly, if you haven't updated your contact information on our BlackBoard Connect Emergency Notification System service, we encourage you to do so right away. The links below will help you access your college database to update your information much more easily. Claremont Graduate University McKenna College Harvey Mudd College Keck Graduate Institute College College Scripps College Thank you once again for visiting the Campus Safety website and out news blog. Let us know what information we can better serve you with by emailing the Director at you,Stan SkipworthDirector of Campus Safety Campus Safety has a new blog

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Detail of Poppies (1831-32) is one of Hokusai’s ten Large Flowers The British Museum’s exhibition Hokusai: Beyond the Great Wave, which opens this week, offers a fresh perspective on the Japanese artist by focusing on the last 30 years of his life. Hokusai (1760-1849)—who lived until he was 89, working prodigiously right to the end—claimed to have started painting at the age of six. Altogether he produced 3,000 colour prints and nearly 1,000 surviving paintings. Hokusai had an eventful life. In 1807, he was called before shogun Tokugawa Ienari to demonstrate his work. On a sheet of paper, he painted a few lines in blue and then produced a live chicken from a basket. He dipped its legs in red ink, had it walk across the paper and titled the work Autumn Leaves on the Tatsuta River. (Sadly, the work no longer survives.) “Hokusai believed that the older he got, the better his art became,” says Timothy Clark, the exhibition’s curator. In old age, he remained productive, assisted by his daughter Eijo (known as Oi), who was also an accomplished artist. Hokusai once wrote that by the time he reached 90 he would have made good progress, but at 100 he would achieve “a divine state in my art”. The British Museum exhibition presents 110 works, including a fine impression of The Great Wave (1831), which the museum bought in 2008 for £130,000. For conservation reasons, half the works on show are on display for only five weeks, so 50 will be replaced halfway through the exhibition’s run. (The show will be closed on 3-6 July for the changeover.) One-third of the examples on show are from the museum’s collection, with the remainder on loan from Japan, Europe and the US. The show is driven by a research project on Hokusai’s late style organised with Angus Lockyer of the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. The exhibition will later tour to the Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka, Japan (6 October-19 November). Hokusai is now regarded as Japan’s greatest artist, a status recognised by the Japanese government when it recently announced that images of all Thirty-six Views of Mt Fuji (including The Great Wave and Red Fuji) will grace the pages of its passports from 2019. As Clark explains, “Hokusai has become an ambassador for Japan.” The show is supported by the Mitsubishi corporation. We take a look at some key works from the show: Hokusai, Clear day with a southern breeze ("Red Fuji") from Thirty-six Views of Mt Fuji (1831). (© The Trustees of the British Museum) Red Fuji (1831) Red Fuji is part of Hokusai's portfolio Thirty-six Views of Mt Fuji, which he produced after turning 70. In Red Fuji, the artist depicts a specific time and place: the eastern side of the volcano with the sunrise over the Pacific. Hokusai originally titled the print Clear Day with a Southern Breeze, but it was later re-named because of its powerful colours. The southern breeze referred to in the original title alludes to the winds of later summer, during which snow survives only in the crevices at the summit. Hokusai, with frame paintings completed by Takai Kōzan (1845). (Courtesy Hokusaikan, Obuse, Nagano Prefectural Treasure) Waves (1845) This panel painting served as part of the ceiling of a cart paraded around the town of Obuse in central Japan during festivals. The centre of the work was painted by Hokusai, who also produced the design for the painted frame that was executed by Takei Kozan. Created more than a decade after The Great Wave, Hokusai’s festival panels show his continued interested in stylising water. The spiralling waves throw up white specks that dot the surface of the sea. and foam is depicted in shades of whitish blue, apparently falling into a deep blue whirlpool. Two ceiling panels, which have never been shown in Europe, will be on display at the British Museum. Poppies (1831-32) is one of Hokusai’s ten Large Flowers Poppies (1831-32) This work is one of Hokusai’s ten Large Flowers, made at around the same time as Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji. Here, the subject is not just the poppy, but also the wind that bends the flower. Stylistically, Poppies is reminiscent of the same movement that appears in The Great Wave, with the flower bending in a similar configuration as the wave. Hokusai’s brushstrokes are deliberately rough and forceful, capturing the movement of the wind. • Hokusai: Beyond the Great Wave, British Museum, London, 25 May-13 August

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The food is alright, depending on who it is that is cooking, and what day of the week it is. I normaly get the veggie burger, it is pretty good just dont get it done steak house style, the BBQ sauce tastes nasty with the veggie burger, even if the onion rings taste good on it. The salad bar has a lot of things for vegetarians and vegans alike, the soup the only two that are safe for vegetarians are the potato and the tomato bisque. Breakfast is good most of the time, just do not go and have the hashbrowns when the breakfast buffet is up, they are nasty because they just cook up a bunch and have it sitting there the whole time its not fresh. Over all its ok, they have some good things and the pie is good as well, go on tuesday have a veggie burger and a free pice of pie!

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Sometimes I really do love shopping therapy. But lately I have forgotten how to do it! Weather issues, financial issues, time issues… all of them just make me sit at home and I just don't have any energy at all to go for an hour of shopping. But there is always a solution about this and here I have it for me and for all of you also… internet shopping! Have you tried it? Imagine having a hot cup of coffee (decaf for me please), listening to your favorite music and make your shopping therapy through your Lately, I've found a great site with amazing stuff, with really low prices, with a huge variety of products, not only for women but for men too!Do you want to “travel” in this world? Just visit RoseWholeSale and you will be lost!!!! Believe me…OL style blouseAmazing dresses, cute shirts, wonderful coats classy & slimming sweaterunique trousers, sexy pants, classy sweaters…MakeUp ToolsWait there is more… products for your everyday make up and more, in a great variety of colors Long Sleeves Hooded CoatWonderful boots for the Winter, comfortable slippers, elegant peep toe, colorful platforms…..Suede Women's Snow BootsGorgeous bags in amazing designs and colors….Office Women's Tote Bag Accessories, belts, hats, jewels, watches….Beam Waist Laconic Style BrazerSophisticated V-Neck Cotton Blend CoatAnd gorgeous lace dresses for a romantic night out with your beloved or for a simple, romantic, elegant wedding!Sleeveless Lace Dress Ok I have to stop… indeed there are too many beautiful products for you or your beloved hubby, your sister, your friends…Visit RoseWholeSale …Your shopping internet paradise!!!!! Don’t go just yet…. I have a surprise for you!!! RoseWholeSale were really kind to offer a gift to a lucky winner!!! Yeap a giveaway just for you!!!! So in order to enter the giveaway and have the chance to choose products valued 15$ with free shipping, just use the rafflecopter below and earn more entries.a Rafflecopter giveawayWinner will be announced on the 19th of December. Good Luck!!!! P.S This Giveaway is also sponsored by jaba , kerdiseto , ediagonismoi and by e-contest. Posted by

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The Grammys have come and gone, but don't worry: we have everything you need, from the red carpet highlights to the showstopping moments and everything in between. Watch our hosts Tyler Oakley and Annie Gabillet walk us through everything from music's biggest night. Plus, catch ALL the Grammys highlights starting with pictures from Beyoncé and Jay-Z's sexy "Drunk in Love" performance and Taylor Swift's amazing dress, and remember to vote in all our red carpet polls! Share this post

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One of the gratest attractions of Iceland and the Vestmann Islands are the puffins. Members of one of the world's largest colony (about 6 million specimen) can be found here. Their social behaviour is even more interesting than their funny look. In the breeding season the male arrives first to clean up the nests (yes nests, since they use two separate holes for hatching and, well, getting rid of the used food :). The female arrives about two weeks later and moves into the shining residence. There is no equality in the world of birds either.

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Molly Burch might be releasing this debut album in 2017, but its songs are straight out of mid-’60s America. That’s largely a result of Burch’s upbringing—raised in LA by parents in the film industry, her childhood was filled with musicals from the heyday of Hollywood. It’s little surprise, then, that the ten songs on this debut album recall those inspirations and that era. Despite the heartbroken longing of Burch’s lyrics, there’s an overwhelming sense of old-time innocence in the fabric of her music, one which creates a happy escape route from Trump’s America into an alternative and rose-tinted reality. Nevertheless, this album still reflects a time of personal turmoil—opener “Downhearted” is an assertion of defiance in the face of love gone wrong, apparently inspired, like a number of these songs, by a (temporary) split with guitarist Dailey Toliver. Elsewhere, the slightly jazzy swing of “Torn to Pieces” might evoke heartache and pain, but at the same time, the sadness is removed, confined to the past or the backrooms of long-forgotten clubs. Despite this providing a welcome reprieve from the horrors of the modern day, it also becomes this album’s weakness. Because while the lilting, sultry melancholy that pervades the likes of “Please Forgive Me,” “Not Today,” and the title track—with its shimmering guitars and retro vibes—are lovely enough, there’s an emotional disconnect. Burch hits all the right notes, and her smoky voice is undeniably beautiful, but her recreation of the past is at the expense of feeling and emotion; the sound is there, but the heart and soul are lacking. As such, these songs are a musical mirage—shimmering with promise and beauty in the distance, offering to satisfy your thirst. But at some point, the illusion disappears, the trance wears off, and reality strikes once more.

http://floodmagazine.com/43106/molly-burch-please-be-mine/

It is important to be able to recognize, understand, and treat hydration before it happens. Learn about how it works, what causes our body to lose water, and what to do when you or someone you know is dehydrated. Dehydration If you are experiencing thirst you are already dehydrated. Thirst is your body calling for rehydration. >>Read More How Does Your Body Lose Water? Our bodies are constantly losing water, in fact a typical adult loses 2-3 liters a day. >>Read More What To Do When You Are Dehydrated? Mild to moderate dehydration can be treated at home, however if you are experiencing severe dehydration call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

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A Universal Prayer Concert, presented by the St. John/St. Terence and First United Methodist Choirs, will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. This prayer service will take you on the journey of Christ’s bitter passion and glorious resurrection. The message will focus on the importance of Christian Unity in our world today.

http://stjohnsmanyla.com/event/choir-concert-3/

North Eastern Region Students Counseling Cell, the cell is to implement and monitor the protection activities to the north east region students studying in this institution. Sl. No. Name of the Member

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Thirteen-year-old Ender Wiggin has a new assignment: governor of a colony planet. And Valentine, his sister, has given up everything to join him. But the starship carrying them to their destination carries a new enemy as well: Admiral Morgan, the captain of the ship. Determined to strip Ender of power and seize the governorship for himself, Morgan will do anything to undermine Earth's youngest and greatest hero. Based on the bestselling novel by science-fiction master Orson Scott Card, the adaptation of the multiple award-winning Ender Wiggin series continues here!

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Are there seats or shelters for people to stop and rest or shelter from the sun and rain? This is especially important near public transport stops and libraries, parks, local convenience shops, and schools. Is there rubbish lying around? This means that there should probably be more rubbish bins and recycling bins. 6. Are there trees or other things creating enough shade on paths to keep you comfortable on a hot day? Big trees provide excellent shade, and seats should be placed in this shade where possible. But overhanging branches can also pose a problem for pedestrians, blocking their path or providing a risk of injury. Some other shade options include shade cloths or sails. These can be used where trees are not appropriate, or would take too long to grow. 7. Is there signage to guide walkers? Are there streets signs to tell you the name of each street? Are there maps to guide people to places in the area? These can be really helpful in helping people to get where they want to go. A map can also show how long it will take to walk between places, and which is the safest route to take.

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The most natural question concerning Yoshio Markino would be this: "Is Markino more a writer than an artist? or is he more artist than writer? Busho Hara, Markino's dearest friend, on whose memory he has a very sympathetic paper in "My Recollections and Reflections" (Markino used to call Hara playfully "Kansho Oyaji" or "saucy father") had, as it seems to me, an opinion that Markino could write better than he could paint. Needless to say, Hara was quite a critic, although I cannot wholly agree with Markino in calling him a great artist. Markino seemed to be made somewhat uncomfortable by such an opinion, and wrote Hara that, when he painted, he had to think much, while he could write more freely, even carelessly, particularly in his personal correspondence. Markino writes: "Hara disagreed with me. 'Oh, no, what you call careless of yourself is not really careless, but very natural to your own nature. Your writing has life in it. But when you begin to paint, you immediately get too nervous and stiff.'" I always had the same opinion of Markino, although I often wished that he would return to his art or sacrifice all his writing for the development of his art only. (He has promised me to devote himself hereafter to his own art.) Putting aside the question of Markino as an artist, I am perfectly pleased to have him as a writer, just for that freedom of expression which Hara always prized in Markino's writing, and again for his simplicity of character. I see sometimes, however, that he confesses most innocently too much, and he perfectly lacks in reserve; but it is on the other hand, a point charming, rather jolly than sad. Once Hara said to him on his picture: "There are thousands of artists who can use their brushes better than you. Then why do all your English friends admire your work so much? Because of your own personality You are very faithful to everybody and everything. This nature of yours appears quite unconsciously in every picture of yours. Indeed, some of your pictures are full of faults—but very innocent and delightful faults, which make me smile. Don't be discouraged when I tell you that. In fact, I envy you." Vindicates Himself It seems that he is now pleased to take such an attitude even himself; he now vindicates himself here and there, in spite of himself, in the paper called "Emotion and Etymology." He says: "I do not find the poverty of English words, even though the stock of English vocabularies in my head is much poorer than the English people's. And why/ Because I can put my own feeling in them. I think words are just like pictures. If you draw a line without any idea, it is no more than a simple line; but if you draw a line with the feeling of a tree, it will look like a tree; and if you draw it with the feeling of water, it will look like water. With our own emotions we can make that single word 'I' into modesty, haughtiness[,] madness, or anything." And further he says: "Then the resources of conveying our emotion to each other does not depend on the wealth of words only. It is our imagination and our sympathy which communicates our emotion." As a writer, he has advanced much from the former day when he published "A Japanese Artist in London[.]" His latest book has such a delightful bit of writing, for instance, as this: "How very amusing to watch the pot boiling: (Markino tells about coffee making in the paper called "My New Studio.") First, for a minute or two after the lamp is lit I hear a sound like the gentle breeze over a vast forest, then the tide coming up on the shore, then the tide coming up on the shore, then the trains pass over a railway bridge in the distance. These tender musics do not last long. Then it begins to sound like a mouse nibbling the floor; next, as if someone is knocking at my door. Then it goes on with much more prolonged reports, as if the military maneuvers are taking place in a distant field, and the pot itself swings to and fro. At the same time volumes of the steam are puffing out at the mouthpiece. And it makes the whole room scented with the delicious flavour." What a delightful exaggeration in writing[.] Suppose you go to Wedhampton and take a walk with him under the moonlight; Markino writes in the paper called "Wedhampton": "The pale blue veil was descending from the azure to come down every small detail. It looked to me as if it did no longer belong to this world. Just nearer to my own feet, all the green grasses were bearing abundant dews, and each of hem reflected teh beam of the moon as if millions of stars had come down upon the earth. The moon alone was getting clearer and clearer on the spotless blue sky. She was just like a large crystal ball. I was no longer a poor mania-stricken artist. I forgot about painting, I forgot where I had my sketch-[book], and I forgot my newly bought shoes were wet through with the dews. That little Jap called Yoshio Markino was no longer there as far as I remember." Markino?—but not Markino as we Japanese spell at home. Many people asked me in Japan: "Is some Englishman masquerading as a Japanese? No real Japanese spells himself Markino." Name Practically Spelt [He] tells somewhere an amusing story of how hard people found it to remember and even pronounce the name when he used to spell himself as Makino; he put "r" in the name to make it sound plainer, and exclaimed: "So you see I am spelling my name for the practical purpose of my daily life in England." Oh, if I could quote stories, sometimes humorous, and always pleasing, from his books to people who are not yet acquainted with him. In the preface to "My Recollections and Reflections" he remarks that life is just like the anglers. And the fishes which he caught will be found in the book and a few sketches. He says: "Especially the sketches are quite inferior to what I have been imagining. This is my sincere confession." Now, again, as it seems to me, he is justifying what his friend Hara used to say to him. He exclaims: "But don't you see how poor is my art: Who am I after all? Proper name for me is an art lover." But such language is, I am sure, from placing the highest ideal upon his own art. The other day after spending an hour or two at the Tate Gallery where the pictures, for instance, "Il-y-en a toujours un autre" by Marcus S[?]one, or "Cupid's Spell" by Henry Wood, made me feel at least ten years older, I exclaimed: Certainly I will choose Markino's London sketches in preference to W. Lgsdail's "St. Martin's in the Field" [sic] in the gallery. See Markino's very best in the way of London scenery, as "The Alhambra: Leicester Square at Night" and tell me where else you have seen any picture which gives you the same artistic impression. There are may other delightful things in The Colour of London, for instance, "Electric Power works, Chelsea" or "View Across the River: Hungerford Bridge"; an artist who could create such a work has a sure claim to the name of a real artist. People who have ever read "A Japanese Artist in London" would perhaps know how I lived with Markino some ten years ago on my former first English visit at the poor lodgings on Brixton Road; of one pound a week, cold and fireless, where I was only a little better off than my dar friend, not in money but in the fact that I had letters of praise on my poems from Hardy and Meredith. When I left London after a half year's stay, I assured Markino of my immediate return; but already ten long years passed before I was able to write him about my coming to London. I wrote him from Marseilles on a certain day of early December: "You must be very much changed. At least I am. Will you be as good a friend to me as ten years ago? Oh, Markino, ten years ago at Brixton! Have you ever thought of our Brixton days? I have very often." Ten Years Like Ten Minutes The first letter I received on my arrival in London was from him, saying: "Yes, ten years ago! I cannot help thinking that we two are taking a part in a play. Our Brixton days were ou[r] first act. Now the curtain of the second act is rising. Indeed, these ten years seem only ten minutes interval between the two acts." It was late Saturday night that I arrived here; and on the Sunday morning I already found myself in Markino's Studio at No. 39 Redcliffe Road, South Kensington. Let Markino tell how we met: "I took out my field glasses and went on the balcony and looked toward Fulham Road. In about half an hour (it was a very long half an hour, I can tell you) a taxi turned the corner of the street and stopped in front of my door. Immediately a man in the Japanese native costume came out. I said, 'O-i, Noguchi I am here; can't you see?' "When we met each other he embraced me with tears. He stepped up the staircase slowly and heavily, saying, 'O, Markino, I am tired.' I pulled him into my room. We looked into each other's eyes and laughed without any words for quite one minute. He told me I had not changed at all: I said, 'Look, I have got a few gray hairs.' He laughed and replied, 'But look at my head.' [A]nd he put his hand on his head, which has begun to be bald. Then we laughed still more. "Indeed, Noguchi was Noguchi after all; and I suppose Markino was Markino to him, too. I said, 'If this is all our charge, we two actors had very little to do about our make-up between the two acts, although there are supposed to be ten years' difference." It might be true to say that we never changed at all from the reason that we changed quite equally. His studio, fifteen feet square; with a little bedroom attached, for which he spent as he told me exactly two hundred and sixty three pounds for the furniture (his love of things beautiful is truly feminine) was my refuge during my visit whither I at once escaped when I was bored by people. He lifted up his large face and looked into my face with a little smile, and often said: "Well, I cannot believe you were living in far-away Japan, away from me for ten long years. I feel you have been always with me." Paid Many Visits How often I assaulted, since early morning, his citadel, as he could say with much glee of his own home at last, with many pictures of his own which he flattered himself were not so bad, and above all, with his beloved coffee machine which, as I quoted before, makes such a gentle music, besides filling the room with the delicious scent: I most obediently listened to his frequent lecture how to buy and prepare the coffee. On such an occasion of my early assault, I would find him still in his dressing gown, sitting by a little table where the ruin of breakfast was not yet cleared; I would sit on his bed, sometimes in the style of a cross-legged Buddha, and as in the old days, see him engaged in shaving, or rubbing his rather fat body with cold water. He would explain to me how he diminished his fat by Sandow's system. Presently a simple luncheon, a beefsteak and potatoes affair, prepared by a good-hearted housekeeper ("By one glance I bestowed much confidence upon her. I have been mixed with this class of English woman in Greenwich, Kensal Rise, and elsewhere," he wrote when he saw her first) would be brought in; and by and by we would smoke the common Virginia cigarettes to remind us of our old Brixton days. It goes without saying that Markino's proud coffee would be made at my special request before we touched our cigarettes. Then I would exclaim: "Markino, what a life you have been through!" Why He Stayed "When I was dismissed by the Naval office where I had been engaged as a temporary secretary—it's an old story now—people advised me to return home as it was almost impossible to make a way in London as an artist. I could not decide my mind till one day when I was walking meditatively as usual through Hyde Park and noticed the trees there which looked at me with such a friendly smile. I tell you that all the trees smiled most friendly and even talked to me in such language noby else would understand. They said to me that I should never depart from London. I became determined at once from that moment, having a great trust in the English sympathy never to leave me in starvation; as you know I was almost starved for many many years, but the trees in the park still kept smiling as if saying that I could count on London as my friend. So I stayed and worked; I am glad now that the trees did not disappoint me after all." "I have often such an occasion," Markino continued, "you might say of spiritual communication in a language clearly to be read. I am a spiritualist in some sense of the word. The other day when I visited Paris with my friends, I turned to my old friend's on the Rue le Causide (a dress-maker by the way); it was my custom to call on her as she was kind to me when I stayed hat her flat during my former stay. When we came very near her place, I began to tremble mysteriously, and I could not dare ring the bell of her door as I was afraid something was wrong. I was pale and weak. I begged my friends to turn back, and hurry away from the place. What happened in the house, do you suppose, when we were almost ringing the bell? At my home where I returned a few days later a letter with a Parisian mark was waiting for my return, reporting the death of my dear old friend. I can tell you many such an example which happened to me during the last ten years. But I also have another instance in which I was an actor of an almost inexcusable stupidity in not recognizing the real person even when I sat by her face to face." Markino puffed his beloved Gold Flake, let me say again, to remind him of his Brixton days, once or twice, and then continued: A Good Story "I had an appointment with Adeline Genée to meet her by the stage entrance of the Empire some years ago; my friend was with me when I went there. I was going to interview her by some paper's request. I was sitting by the stage entrance when I soon found a lady no longer young nor beautiful; she was, however, a most delightful person to talk with. How anxious I was to get rid of her as I had an important work of seeing Adeline Genée. Strangely enough she was quite composed, with no visible intention of leaving me alone; my friend who saw me slightly tired and disinterested, asked me loudly if I wished to leave the place. I jumped up and explained; "Why, I must see Madame Genée!" My friend began to laugh almost wildly and exclaimed again: "Markino, you have been talking there with Madame Genée more than half an hour. What are you talking about? How stupid!" Markino is perfectly full of such stories now laughable, then serious, all the same highly pleasing; oh, to spend half a day or one whole day if possible with him, and listen to his endless stories! And if ever he should write them himself in his own amusing sort of way. As many people might say I will say to him also that he should write them as if telling them in his studio. Notes:

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Surnames: My name is Clayton James Pfingston and the spelling has been in my family for about 100 years from what my aunt tells me. when "our" family came to the new world they misspelled it and it stuck that way :/, I am from Seattle as well!! (tacoma actually) and there are quite a few "pfingston" names in the area

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For the artist that loves to draw, sketch and color with chalk. Add these chalk pastels to your art supplies. 48 brightly colored chalk sticks, approximately 2.25″ long. Square shaped design makes it easy to hold

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Ever wonder what that big circular thing is on the outside of your home? If it’s located between the power lines coming from the pole and your electrical panel inside, that thing is your electrical meter and it’s used to record how much electricity you and your family members are using. Want to cut back on that amount and save on energy bills this year? One of the first steps is knowing how to read your meter. If you have an older meter on your home, chances are it’s an analog meter. But if you have a newer home you may have a digital electrical meter, so we’re going to explain how to read both, below: Analog Meters: Analog meters tend to have 6 dials and a circular disk that spins while you’re using electricity. Output is measured in kilowatt hours, or the amount of energy it would take to power a 100 watt light bulb for 10 hours. Read the numbers on each dial from left to right and don’t let the direction of the numbers confuse you. Some numbers read clockwise while others read counterclockwise. If the arrow is in between two numbers, the smaller number is the accurate reading. In order to keep track of the kilowatt hours you’ve used, you must record a starting reading and an ending reading. Electrical companies do not reset the meter back to zero after they take a reading. Digital Meters: Most digital meters send readings to your electrical company without having a person come out to read the meter. You’ll notice a series of numbers on the meter where the exact configuration depends on the manufacturer. If you want to find out exactly how to read your meter and keep track of your kilowatt hours, give your local electrical company a call. For more information about your electrical meter, or for electrical service in the Rochester area, contact the expert electricians at Lon Lockwood Electric. We’ve been serving the entire area for years so you know you can count on us! Share Tweet +1 3 DIY Lighting Projects For Your Next Backyard Party Electrical Safety Tips for Boat Owners and Swimmers

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Paul has spoken, and we must speak, of the love of the one, true God. This love of God calls across the dark intervals of meaning, reaches into the depths of human despair, embraces those who live in the shadow of death or the overbright light of present life, challenges the rulers of the world and shows them up as a sham, looks at the present with clear faith and at the future with sure hope, overpowers all powers that might get in the way, fills the outer dimensions of the cosmos, and declares to the world that God is God, that Jesus the Messiah is the world's true Lord, and that in him love has won the victory.~ N.T. Wright, in his commentary on Romans Posted by

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Ravinder says that the fenugreek isnt essential here, but she loves the pungency and depth of flavour it adds to soups and stews. She buys a big bunch of it from the Indian grocer, chops it finely and stores in a freezer bag. It keeps for months and is a convenient herb to have on hand. Method 1. Using a mini-food processor or a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic, chillies and ginger into a paste. 2. Heat a little olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan and fry the onions and cumin seed until golden. Stir in the garlic paste and cinnamon and fry briefly until the spices become fragrant. 3. Add the tomato purée, tomatoes, turmeric, fenugreek and sugar, and season to taste with salt. Cook this mixture until the tomatoes have broken down and the sauce is reduced 4. Stir in the drained chickpeas and potatoes and pour over the water. Cover the dish and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the lime juice. 5. For the Bhatura bread: mix the flour and herbs in a bowl. Stir in the yogurt and the olive oil and begin to knead the mixture. Slowly add the milk, kneading until you have a soft, pliable dough. 6. Cover the bowl with a tea towel and set it aside in a warm place for at least 2 hours to rise. 7. Heat the sunflower oil in a wok for deep frying. While it is heating, roll the dough into the size of table tennis balls, flatten them out and then roll into circles just smaller than a saucer. Deep fry until puffy and golden.

https://goodfood.uktv.co.uk/recipe/chickpea-and-potato-curry-with-bhatura-bread/

Contact Us Should you have any specific questions about the event or the routes themselves, it is best to contact us via email and we will respond accordingly.

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This wonderful bracelet has 9 smoky quartz cat's eye beads and 9 "Deco-style" semi-rectangular beads. The quartz beads are probably glass, but the white band moves around and glows like the real thing. The bracelet closes with a strong magnetic catch--making it very easy to get on and off (but it stays on very securely). The bracelet is 8 1/8" long (not including the 3/8" magnet portion), and is in excellent condition. Item #1964 ... [Full Description]

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This 3 day tour features all the enchanting places of The Sacred Valley of the Incas, including the spectacular Machu Picchu. You will visit small Andean Villages, spectacular Inca Ruins, local markets and salt pools, while passing through some of the most scenic areas of Peru. Our 3 day Sacred Valley Tour hits all the highlights and includes three nights of great accommodation. Upon completing this trip you will see why even the Incan royalty would travel down into the Valley to unwind and relax. MAP ITINERARY Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 1 Awana Cancha – Pisac Ruins – Pisac Market – Urumbamba We will pick you up from the airport or your hotel in Cusco in the morning for this three day guided tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including Machu Picchu. Our first destination is the exhibition center of Awana Cancha, a living museum of the Andes. Here you will get first hand experience with the different camelids (relatives of the camel), and see fine examples of ancient weaving techniques. After this we drive to the colonial town of Pisac, located about 1 hour by car from Cusco, and known for its traditional market and for the Inca ruins of the same name. Our vehicle will take you up to the ruins where our guide will take you on a 1 hour tour at this site that served as a trading hub as well as a religious centre. After the ruins we will continue to colonial town itself for a delicious lunch buffet, before we visit its famous market, which has been an important market town since well before the Incan empire. This sprawling market, which overflows the main plaza, offers excellent opportunities to pick up some textiles or colorful ceramics. After shopping, it is back to the vehicle for a one hour long ride along the banks of the Urubamba River until we reach the town of the same name. Along the way we will pass through numerous small villages and see the locals working the fields. After a short stop at the main town square, we will go directly to our beautiful hotel: La Hacienda Hotel, a little oasis in the middle of the Sacred Valley. This superior hotel is a combination of colonial and modern styles, and offers many exquisite amenities. Lean back and enjoy the magical atmosphere in the midst of the natural beauty of The Sacred Valley. Meals included: lunch Day 2 Chinchero – Moray – Maras – Ollantaytambo We leave your selected hotel after the breakfast buffet around 8 a.m. to continue our adventures in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After a 30 minute ride we will arrive into the town of Chinchero – a small town perched up on a hill with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. We will explore the town on foot making our way up to its famous colonial church adorned with many colorful religious frescoes and built on top of an Incan structure. Leaving Chinchero, we continue along the road for another 30 minutes to the unique agricultural archeological site of Moray. We will take some time to fully explore this series of concentric terraces that were used for the domestication, acclimatization and hybridization of plants that were modified or adapted for human consumption. A surprising fact about Moray is that from top to bottom the terraces are about 30 mts (100ft.) deep resulting in wide range of temperature differences. This created the conditions similar to today’s greenhouses and allowed the pre-Colombian people to grow a wide variety of different strands of crops from potatoes to corn. Leaving this fantastic ruin, we travel to the Salt Mines of Maras (Salineras) to view this immense complex consisting of hundreds of terraced pools fed by a salt water spring. From the salt pools we will have the option to ride our vehicle or hike 3 miles down to the Urubamba River Valley. Once in the valley we will stop for lunch before continuing on by vehicle to the village of Ollantaytambo. Here we will explore the fabulous ruins that in addition to serving as an important agricultural and religious centre were the site of a famous battle where the Incas humiliated the Spanish. With the day ending we make our way back to the hotel only 45 minutes away. Meals Included: lunch Day 3 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco Today we leave the hotel early at approximately 7:30am to get to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where we will go on a beautiful ride of nearly 2 hours through marvelous scenery to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes), located at the base of the Machu Picchu. In town, we make a quick transfer from the train to a shuttle bus for a 20 minute ride up a winding road to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Here our guide will give you an in-depth tour of this world famous archaeological site. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and includes some time to wander off and do some of your own exploring. Use this time to explore the numerous plazas, buildings and spectacular views that have captivated so many since Hiram Bingham first brought notoriety to the site in 1911. With your inner-explorer satisfied we will meet to take the bus down to the village together, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch that allows you to fuel up on some of Peru’s world famous cuisine while soaking in the mystery of Machu Picchu. After lunch we will board the train for the 4 hour ride back to the city of Cusco. Coming back to Cusco you will be picked up at the train station and brought to your hotel of choice, located close to the Main Square (Plaza de Armas). Meals included: lunch Accommodation Sacred Valley Cusco Standard Tikawasi Valley Hotel San Augstin Hotel Premium El Albergue Hotel Encantada Casa Hotel EXTRA Made known to the World by Hiram Bingham in 1911, Machu Picchu was inhabited by local farmers but probably remained unknown to the Spaniards. The purpose of an Inca city in such a spectacular location remains under debate: Some argue it was built and populated by the family of a powerful Inca ruler (Pachakutek). Others have proposed that the principal function of Machu Picchu was a “trading center” to maintain a reliable supply of coca leaves and other tropical supplies for the priests and royalty in Cuzco. Bingham fostered the school of thought that the city existed primarily for strategic and defensive purposes, yet another theory supports the idea that Machu Picchu was an indoctrination center or school to teach the leaders and their children about other Andean cultures conquered by the Incas. PRICES Number of passengers 2 4 6 Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 3 days/3 nights 890.00 740.00 670.00 The prices are per person and in US dollars. Note: The prices are based on hotel allocation of 2 people in double room. For other room allocation, please send us a request (this normally implies a higher price per person). If you would like a different hotel, it is possible to upgrade, please ask about the alternative hotel options. Price Includes: • Machu Picchu entrance fee. • Entrances to all sights in the Sacred Valley (BTG-ticket). • Train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes), and return ticket from Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes) to Cusco. (Executive Class)

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Squelch blocks background noise. Turn it up until the static stops. You can turn it up a bit more if you're still getting garbled messages from other states.

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Review: Self-proclaimed "Carribean Food with Latin Fusion" Cha Cha is known for the bright shack-like exterior on the corner of Ocean and Pico (one block from the beach). Don't be deterred by the grass-tiki exterior that looks decorated by a preschool art class - this is a casual place for adults (and ok, kids) to sit and dine or grab and go most any night of the week. Primarily offering chicken in many forms (roasted, pulled, fried, baked) inside an enchilada, a wrap, a sandwich, on top a salad or in gumbo - Cha Cha provides a selection of sides (fried plantains, dirty rice, sweet potatoes, cuban fries, slaw) so you can create a nicely rounded meal to your liking. No matter what you get, make sure to try the mango and jerk dipping sauces (my fav is the mango sauces mixed with a bit of sour cream).

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The day started off a little shaky. The mounds of snow determined to keep us indoors made me worry about what we'd do today. Through clenched teeth and spilled milk (literally everywhere), I scrubbed the stove top in protest of another day inside. It's winter, I thought to myself, get inspired. Deep breaths and a cup of coffee while O played trains and I had a simple idea. Let's make something kiddo. Our craft shelves are overflowing with things to do, I just have to actually do them. I have to come up with the ideas, this kid would happily just watch T.V. on a day like this but I didn't want to start that up. We gathered up the X and O stamp, some nice craft paper, a glue stick, and scissors and made Valentine's Day cards together. I helped with the cutting and the tape, and stopped my inner control freak from intervening beyond that. They look great and he was really proud of himself and listed off the names of friends and family that he'll be giving these to. Plus we easily spent a good hour on them. "Don't worry, mama, the ink will wash away." It's tough sometimes to find an activity that we both want to do, I can only play train chase for so long before I'm bored…so crafts are always a great alternative. Now I just need to stay motivated for the rest of winter. When't it over…April? Happy Friday!

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kiwikidMarch 7, 2017 at 6:19 AMGreat photos Paela, thanks for sharing. Love the little girl with her teddy backpack.ReplyDeleteCarol- Beads and BirdsMarch 8, 2017 at 9:50 AMAmazing pictures!! I know that was an interesting day. So much information to take in. xx, 10, 2017 at 5:46 PMGreat pictures and a nice little insight into the Ainu culture.ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more...

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I don't know why it wouldn't work in Stata 8 or 9. But, I would suggest getting coldiag2, which is an updated version. From within Stata, type

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&gt; I have used the svy command to produce population estimates based on a sample of individuals. I would like to estimate the median income of this population, but from what I see Stata will not let me do this. The svy: mean command just doesn't cut it because the estimates are sensitive to outliers. Does anyone have any thoughts on how to tackle this?

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Perhaps Britain's best-loved storyteller is Charles Dickens, the Victorian novelist whose books, stuffed with colourful characters and vivid descriptions, are still widely read today. Many of his books were originally published in installments, with readers flocking to buy the latest chapters. Picture: Lebrecht Music and Arts Photo Library / Alamy

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The central Hall (contemporaries): In this Hall, we face with the images of more than 700 portraits director, actor, cinematographer, sound recorders, music composer, dubber and producer. Also, there are the samples of costume and scene design of Iran cinema. You become familiar with our intellectual assets by visiting the pavilions dedicated to Samuel Khachkyan, Entezami, Sohrab shahid sales, Rakhshan Bani Etemad, Pouran Derakhshandeh, dariush mehrjouie, Fatemeh Motamed-Arya, Khosrow Sinai, Niki Karimi and….

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This overview describes the process for properly depositing monetary receipts (cash and checks) received by schools and departments. Processing / depositing instructions vary depending upon the type of receipts. On this page: General Instructions Internal Controls Payment Guidelines Cash and Check Handling Policies, Procedures and Checklists Types of Receipts (Cash and Checks for Deposit to Stanford) Processing Instructions by Receipt Type Designated Income Sponsored Project Receipts (including Clinical Trials) Gifts Reimbursements to Stanford University (Non-Salary Related) Other Payments to Stanford (including Salary-Related Reimbursements) General Instructions Internal Controls Departments should use for online deposit preparation. For information on and how to get access, see Overview: Online Preparation of Department Deposits Using You can request access for your department by submitting the online Request Form. Financial reports should be reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure that all receipts are properly credited to the correct account. The use of sequentially numbered receipts or other log mechanism is recommended. Copies of all checks, transmittal forms, and backup documentation should be kept by the department and filed with the respective receipt or verification for reconciliation of reports with the amount submitted. Segregation of duties is a crucial internal control that helps safeguard Stanford assets. No one person should be responsible for the entire cash receipt process. The responsibilities for receipt, custody, recording, and reconciliation of cash receipts should reside with different individuals whenever possible. Individuals should report any suspected fraud or misappropriation of funds to their unit's management, Office of the Treasurer (650-723-3954) or the Internal Audit Department (650-725-0074) as appropriate. See Overview: Preventing Fraud Payment Guidelines Encourage payment via check rather than cash, since safeguarding checks is easier than safeguarding cash. Checks should be immediately endorsed on the back with "For Deposit Only to Stanford University" upon receipt. The appropriate project, fund, and object code (for revenue transactions) or project, task, award, and expenditure type (for expenditure credit transactions) should be recorded on the front of the check. All checks should be made payable to Stanford University. In the event that a check intended for Stanford is instead made payable to an individual, it can have a complicated impact on tax reporting for both Stanford and the individual. Checks drawn on foreign banks – take the endorsed check with applicable PTA printed on the front to Wells Fargo; a teller will accept the check, explain the foreign exchange process, complete a Collection Item Receipt form, and provide a receipt for the check. Cash and check receipts should be processed as soon as possible, preferably on the same day they are received. In any interim between receipt and deposit, cash and checks should be secured in a cash box or other locked container, with copies of sequentially numbered receipts to validate the total cash and checks that should be available. Be aware of stale dates printed on check. Even if no stale date is printed on the check, checks automatically stale date in 180 days. Checks returned by Stanford's depositing bank (e.g., for insufficient funds) are sent first to the Office of the Treasurer who posts it to the returned check account. Then the Student Financial Services Payments Office charges the depositing unit via journal entry for the value of the returned check and sends an image of the check back to the unit. It is the responsibility of the depositing unit to collect any outstanding amounts. Access to cash and checks should be restricted to individuals with appropriate fiscal responsibilities included in their job descriptions. Do not send unendorsed checks through interdepartmental mail. Non-sponsored project receipts may be sent to the correct department through interdepartmental mail after the check has been endorsed. Sponsored receipts should be sent by U.S. Mail as indicated in the section on sponsored research below. Checks must be in a 2nd sealed envelope, inside the ID envelope. Do not send cash through interdepartmental mail. Non-sponsored project receipts made via cash may be hand-delivered to the appropriate office as indicated in the processing instructions below. Contact the Department of Public Safety 650-723-9633 to set up an escort schedule. Units which receive cash or checks on a regular basis should contact Office of the Treasurer at 650-723-3954 to determine the best way of processing these receipts (e.g., establishing a lockbox, if appropriate). Cash and Check Handling Policies, Procedures and Checklists Department Managers should facilitate development and implementation of their own departmental policies and procedures for cash and check handling. Reference Cash and Check Handling Checklists provided by the Office of the Treasurer. Types of Receipts (Cash and Checks for Deposit to Stanford) Receipts — monies paid to or donated to Stanford — generally fall into one of five categories or types of payment. These categories determine how the receipts are processed. Designated Income Generated by Schools and Departments Schools and departments may generate income by selling products or services, provided the product or service is related to the primary research and educational missions of the University; income-producing activities that are not related to Stanford's primary missions require written permission from the Provost. See important compliance information on Resources: Unrelated Business Income. Many income transactions require the payment of state sales tax, which must be paid even if the department fails to collect the tax. See important sales and use tax guidelines. Examples of Designated Income (and exceptions) Sponsored Project Receipts Receipts from sponsoring agencies in support of sponsored research projects, contracts or agreements, including clinical trials, require special care and are handled by the Office of Sponsored Research. Examples of Sponsored Project Receipts (and exceptions) Gifts Receipts of cash or checks are considered gifts when they are from an outside entity and are given in support of a school, department, or the University and the donor receives nothing other than an acknowledgment in return, i.e., Stanford provides no goods or services to the donor. For information on processing non-cash gifts, see Administrative Guide Policy 4-1-1: Gifts to the University, and Policy 4-2-1: Receiving and Processing Gifts. Examples of Gifts (and exceptions) Reimbursements to the University (Non-Salary Related) Cash or checks paid to the University are considered non-salary reimbursements when they represent: repayment for expenditures made by the University on behalf of someone else repayment of erroneous payments (other than wages or stipends) made by the University payment for damages to University property when the payment is for the exact amount of replacing or repairing the damaged item refunds on previously paid expenses reimbursements to the University for personal expense originally charged to a University account Examples of Reimbursements to the University (and exceptions) Other Types of Receipts Some types of receipts do not fall precisely into the categories of designated income, sponsored project receipts, gifts, or non-salary reimbursements, and therefore may have special processing considerations and/or instructions. 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ESL grammar · Grammar · writing tips Garden Path Sentences – Crazy Sentences that Do Have Meaning 31 January, 20156 April, 2016 JacquelineLeave a comment By Jacqueline Schaalje Henry Burrows At last, a fun subject!. Has it happened to you that you read a sentence and you thought: Heck, this sentence has no meaning? But then you read the sentence again, and a miracle happens: the pieces fall into place. And suddenly the sentence does make sense. For instance, what do… Continue reading Garden Path Sentences – Crazy Sentences that Do Have Meaning Rate this: Adjective · easy grammar · ESL grammar · Grammar Going Easy – Adjectives 3 June, 201320 April, 2016 Jacqueline5 Comments Hello Beginners of English, this article is especially for you! What Are Adjectives? Adjectives are words that describe another word. If you say: “The beautiful tree,” then “beautiful” is the adjective. Because beautiful says something about the tree. In English, the adjective comes before the noun (the thing, person, or animal, etc.). However, you can… Continue reading Going Easy – Adjectives Rate this: Adjective · Uncategorized A Wonderful Big Round Old Brown Chinese Stone Temple – Word Order of Adjectives 1 June, 2013 Jacqueline1 Comment Taken from By Olga Koliichuk In English word order is very important. When we describe something we use adjectives. We can describe color, size or any other properties of a noun. A noun is a part of speech which denotes an object (a person, an animal, etc). There are some rules that… Continue reading A Wonderful Big Round Old Brown Chinese Stone Temple – Word Order of Adjectives

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*Typical completed cost $200.00-$375.00 including parts. Refacing $45.00 (applies to 59-62) $55.00 New Odometer 53-58 Instruments may require refinishing Lens Backplate at an additional charge of $20.00 per unit. **We stock quality, reproduction chrome bezels and correct odometers for these Tachs, Speedo's, and small gauges. These bezels would be an additional charge to the above prices. See Restoration Products for pricing. Corvette Instrument Clusters $435.00 Labor 63-64 - All parts and facing extra $400.00 Labor 65-67 - All parts and facing extra Includes complete disassembly, repaint housing inside and out, clean, test, calibrate small gauges, repaint pointers, complete overhaul of speedo and tach. Replace parts, lenses, etc. as needed. Expert reassembly with exacting detail. +$20.00 for cluster with speed warning.
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The Palestine Solidarity Project is a Palestinian-led project dedicated to opposing the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land through nonviolent direct action. It was founded in the village of Beit Ommar in the Southern West Bank during the Summer of 2006. PSP is envisioned as a project dedicated to supporting solidarity between Palestinian communities resisting the Israeli occupation. We are committed to using non-violent means to affect change. We also believe firmly in the concept of sumoud—steadfastness—as a form of resistance. For many of the communities we work with, simply remaining on their land in the face of intimidation, economic strangulation, and a history of forced transfer, is the greatest form of resistance. What We Do 1. Demonstrations against the continuing construction of the Apartheid Wall, Israeli-only roads and Israeli settlements in villages such as Al-Jaba’a, Beit Ommar, Al-Khadr, Al-Aroub, Halhoul and Yata. 2. Removing illegal roadblocks designed to isolate one Palestinian community from another and prevent Palestinian freedom of movement. 3. Joining farmers as they work their land which is in constant danger of being “confiscated” by Israel. 4. Replanting Palestinian crops that have been destroyed by Israeli settlers, with the aim of enabling those Palestinian communities directly affected by settler violence to remain on their land. 5. Working closely with families affected by frequent violence from nearby settlements by documenting the violence and providing an international presence to deter settler assaults. INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS PSP has two special projects we are working on at this time. SUSIYA The first is support of the small community of Susiya in the South Hebron Hills. The families of Susiya, who live in Bedouin tents with no electricity, running water or telephone access, are constantly being terrorized by the extremist settlers of the Susiya Settlement. We believe supporting communities like Susiya are essential to the non-violent resistance to Israeli occupation. By creating solidarity between Susiya and nearly Palestinian villages, and by supporting the people of Susiya develop new sustainable agricultural projects, we believe we are supporting them in an act of resistance. GAZA PSP has a group of four Palestinian individuals in Gaza who are sending us weekly reports from a civilian perspective on the ongoing crisis in Gaza. We hope that we will be able to spread correct information about the catastrophe that is occurring in Gaza at this time. We especially need financial support for these two projects.

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For all those purists and/or those set in their ways, an updated version of any particular cuisine can be hard to accept. Stick the word "modern" in front of anything and suddenly, a typically casual meal becomes hip and inevitably more expensive. This is especially true in Vancouver where many Asian restaurants serve up authentic eats. However, if we can elevate things like North American comfort food, why can't we do the same for, say... Vietnamese? We've already seen Broken Rice, Chopsticks on Pho and Anh & Chi attempt this, now we have another in House Special in Yaletown. Recently, I was invited to do a menu tasting organized by Sharon. The first dish that I got a chance to dig into was the Shaken Beef (Luc Lac Beef). Appealingly plated with a side of salt & pepper lime, the beef was buttery soft and tender with an aromatic finish. It was prepared medium-rare which kept everything moist (seemed to be sous-vide first). Even the rice was excellent being chewy and not overloaded with moisture. Although the flavours were pretty mild, a squirt of salty lime made things more lively. Onto another meat dish, I sampled the Saigon Steak featuring tender slices of medium-rare New York steak glazed with a pho reduction sauce (which was a mildly salty). Underneath lay thick-cut caramelized nước chấm potato. These were firm, yet still soft to chew (underseasoned though). On top was a pea tip salad that was lightly dressed. Good dish, but I would've liked to see more pop in the flavour department. Another winner was the Tamarind Duck with roasted beet, Vietnamese pickles and red wine reduction. The meaty duck breast was succulent and smoky with rendered skin. Flavours were a pleasant duck gaminess combined with the tart and sweet tamarind. The addition of pickles really helped lighten up the dish and add an extra layer of acidity which complimented the sweet and Earthy beets. Served with a tamarind and dried chili jam, the twice-cooked Crispy Ribs (braised, then fried) were not particularly flavourful on their own. However, when dipped into the jam, there was a wealth of tang, sweetness and spice to go around. Texturally, the ribs were indeed crispy while appealingly chewy inside. One of my favourite items was the Duck Confit Fry Bread with pickled veggies and hoisin. The best part was the duck itself as it was super moist and tender while still retaining a duck meaty texture. There was plenty of duck essence to go with the restrained drizzle of sweet hoisin. Adding the necessary acidity, the pickled veggies also provided a bright crunch. As for the fry bread itself, it was somewhat crispy outside while giving way to a soft almost pillowy interior. Now this was good, but Uncle Hing's Chicken Wings were even better. Similar to the ones found at Pok Pok, Boulevard and Torafuku, these were better. They were crispy with well-rendered skin and the meat inside remained succulent. Coated with just enough spicy nước chấm sauce, the wings were salty, spicy and sticky with a purposeful amount of sweetness. The Hi Phong Squid was plated so nicely, it could've passed for any fine-dining restaurant in town. It consisted of deep-fried drunken calamari with pickles and slaw. Underneath, there was a cilantro pesto that was creamy, mild and herbaceous. The squid was tender with a slight chew while battered minimally (still crispy though). I didn't notice much of the drunken essence, but the dish was still good as it was. Pretty to look at, the Bird's Nest Noodles contained mushrooms, veggies and soft-boiled egg on a sauce vert. Although the runny egg made things appetizing, the entire dish was rather bland. Nothing wrong with the execution though, but the dish lacked pop. And how could we forget about the House Special Pho? Yes, I know it's cliché, but yah, its on the menu. This was actually a pho dac biet with all the meats (including tripe and tendon) and the usual accompaniments such as sprouts, basil and lime. I found the broth to be clean and light. It could've used more salt, but it was okay as it was. Noodles were not overdone and the meats were tender. We got a surprise dish in the Salad Roll with sausage, vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber and pickled veg. This was pretty straightforward and generally pleasant. I did like the compact size as I could pop the whole thing in my mouth after dipping into the peanut hoisin sauce. For dessert, we were treated to Beignets dusted with confectioners sugar. Although these didn't look like much, they were really good. Light, pillowy soft and not greasy at all, the beignets were also not overly sweet either. These were a fine end to a well-executed and solid interpretation of modern Vietnamese cuisine. The most important thing of all was their pricing - there is definitely a premium to be paid, but not high for Yaletown standards (nothing over $20.00). As much as it is difficult to get over the psychological barrier in paying more for typically inexpensive eats, the food at House Special makes a good case for it.

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The pictures are taken. Judge ye, that we may be judged.Rules for voting:1. Clearly indicate which of the two following pictures is the greatest in the comments section.2. Sign a name. Your name, or some alias by which I will know you.3. No cheating.4. The winner will be determined by who gets the most votes.The first picture is: The Act of Water Hitting More WaterThe second picture is:Bird of ParadiseTo see an enlarged version of a picture, just click on it.PS. This is post number 200. WOOOOOO!RESULTS:"The Act of Water Hitting More Water" won this one with a rather large margin.

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My daughter's preschool class did their pot holder drawings today. Their drawings are darling. Ah, now to whip those up and get them back to the kids by Thursday. I'll post a picture when they're done. Here are a few explanations and variations on this project -Fabric Markers: You don't have to use them. You can use fabric crayons, a print gocco or scan them into your computer and print them out on inkjet fabric. I found a tdf (seriously.) quilt on Glittergoods' blog that was done this way. My mom used a gocco on the potholders shown in the picture I posted yesterday. You could also trace the image onto the fabric and then embroider it ala my kitty wall hanging. **IMPORTANT TIP**Don't use sharpies!! They bleed on the fabric. Turns out many people already know this. I learned the day before yesterday.Fabric markers can be found in most craft stores. I found mine at Ben Franklin and at Jo-Ann's.Potholders: You don't have to make 'em. You could turn your child's drawing into pillows, wall hangings, ornaments, tote bags, journal covers, dish cloths or just put it in a frame. Many of these ideas are suggested in The Creative Family by Amanda Soule.That's all I got. Have any more tips or variations? Please, lemme know!Look at what my oldest found in the yard ~ Forget-me-nots! I had completely forgotten about their existence until yesterday. I was flooded with memories of picking these as a child with my sister at our lake cabin. Posted by

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Although museum/history professionals may not face the same problems or have the same priorities as bankers, financial advisers, and other salespeople, networking with professionals from outside the history field can be a valuable tool for museum/history professionals at all levels. Networking allows for those in the history field to help promote their institution in the community as well as educate the general public about the roles and responsibilities of museum professionals and those in other historical fields. It can even result in long-lasting partnerships and the development of new initiatives. It doesn’t matter if you’re an assistant registrar, researcher, or a director; networking can be a powerful tool to help develop your own personal connections and raising the profile of your institution/organization. Getting started may seem like a daunting task but knowing where to look for networking opportunities can make things much easier. Local chambers of commerce are wonderful in this regard and usually host events that serve as after-hours networking opportunities. Sometimes these events are open to the public while other times they may be limited to members. Check with your museum or parent organization to find out if your organization is a member just in case. It may be worthwhile to suggest joining the local chamber if your organization isn’t a member. And don’t be intimidated by local city or county council members. Remember, these are people who have made it their business to talk to their constituents, a group that likely includes you! It’s always good for members of local governments to be able to put a face to the name of the museum or historical organization they’ve heard about. Invite them to come see it if they haven’t been. Plus many of the local chamber events I’ve been to have been catered as well. Nothing like free food! Another avenue you can use to network with people outside the historical community is a local young professionals group. These organizations are sometimes better to attend as they often times try to make younger attendees feel welcome. Young professional organizations are often times less formal than other networking groups. The connections that can come out of events like these can lead to great partnerships or even monetary support. I’ve been fortunate to meet several people at meetings of the Lexington Young Professionals who have become donors to my institution. Just as a caveat, some young professional organizations require paid membership, so check with the group before attending. Service organizations, such as the Lions Club, Kiwanis, Sertoma, etc, offer another opportunity for history professionals who want to deepen ties to the community and forge relationships with new prospective visitors, partners, and donors. These organizations are a great way to meet other professionals and give back to your community while also giving you a better sense of what the needs are. Being involved in your area puts you in a better position to develop programs and projects that can try to help meet those needs and further entrench your organization into the community. Try researching your local service organizations to see which one best suits you. It can be hard to maintain a commitment to these organizations since they often times require some sort of fundraising. This is especially difficult when your museum or organization is soliciting funds as well, so if you’re not a fundraiser for your institution, be sure to check in and make sure you’re not overextending the same donors. Networking with outside professionals may require you to get out of your comfort area but can be well worth the effort. You’ll help promote your organization and may meet new friends as well!

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View My Garage Sorry to get in late to the game and my apologies for not reading all 100+ posts but I just want to ask - is this all models or just 528 or 535? I have a 528 that seems to be a little hesitant and if it applies to mine as well I'll read this entire thread. pdroth

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The Cape Town-based Stormers, wing Habana's Super Rugby franchise, announced on their official website on Saturday that he will link up with Toulon at the end of this year's Super Rugby season.Habana, who has won 83 caps for the Springboks, is his country's leading Test match try-scorer.And he will join a star-studded squad that includes the likes of his former Springboks team-mate Bakkies Botha, Jonny Wilkinson, Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe and Carl Hayman."I would like to thank everyone at Western Province for their support throughout my stay in Cape Town," Habana told the website."I've had three great seasons in the Cape thus far, and I am looking forward to finishing off on a high before taking on a new challenge overseas."Habana, 29, underlined that he would still be available to play international rugby after moving to Toulon."Playing for the Boks is a huge part of my life and I would never turn my back on my country," he added."I will never stop giving 100 percent on the field for any team I play for, and if the Springbok coach picks me, I will be there."It's a wrench to leave my home, even if only for a short while, but the chance to test myself against different opposition in a new environment was difficult to turn down."Rugby Club Toulonnais has an incredible pedigree and some phenomenal players, and working with everyone there is going to help me improve my game."Habana is recovering from a knee injury, and he said: "The rehabilitation has gone well and I haven't experienced any complications at all."We are back at pre-season training now, and I am looking forward to putting in some serious work to get myself back up to speed ahead of the new season."Toulon are challenging strongly for this season's French league title, and they are also on the verge of qualifying for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals.

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We hope everyone will join us for this year's Homecoming Parade, Tailgate Party, and Football game on Friday, September 16th. Click the headline to download a flier. Read More » Cougars, Vote for King, Queen and Lord Tie-Breaker! HS XC Meet @ Southwest HS has been Cancelled!! Central Office Summer Hours While our campuses may be closed, our central office is open and ready to meet your needs. Please note that during the summer, our central office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on Fridays. We will also be closed July 4 - July 8. We hope you're enjoying a restful summer break! Read More » Changes in State Testing Requirements for Last Year's 5th and 8th Grade Students Recent changes in the state testing requirements for last year's 5th and 8th grade students affects summer remediation program. Click the headline above for details. Read More » Non-Resident Transfer Application First Time Non-Resident Transfer Students – Students interested in applying to attend Fort Sam Houston schools as a NRT for the 2016-2017 school year may apply beginning Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Click the headline above for important details and a link to the online application system.

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When most people hear that I'm a beauty journalist the first question they'll ask me is: how do I get the perfect complexion?! And, although there's no simple answer, I always start by asking them what their diet is like. To me, beauty begins on the inside and that includes having a good attitude, kind heart and healthy lifestyle. There are a number of factors that can cause you to have bad skin but no amount of lotions and potions can help when you're putting crap into your body! Changing your diet is hard (trust me I know - I have a chocolate drawer at work... and at home...), but there are small changes that you can make to help get clearer, glossier skin. To start with, here are some ingredients that have AMAZING skin benefits and ways to incorporate them into your everyday diet... Oily Fish Salmon, sardines and mackerel are all packed with omega-3 fatty acids which help repair and protect the skin cell membrane. When the walls of these cells are stronger they retain more water, thus making the skin softer, brighter and plumper. Next time you're in a restaurant try swapping your usual chicken or lamb dish for Salmon. Green Veggies Vegetables like Spinach and Broccoli are an excellent source of vitamin A and C, which your body needs to produce sebum - a substance that naturally conditions the hair. Spinach in particular is great for skin and it's packed with vital nutrients and antioxidants that helps fight inflammation and free-radical damage - one of the triggers for fine lines and wrinkles. It's also loaded with beta-carotene, a super-charged antioxidant that helps speed up skin cell turnover to keep it feeling supple. Blueberries .Compared to other fruits and berries, Blueberries have the most antioxidants per serving. This can help prevent premature ageing and wrinkles . The high vitamin C content also helps speed up collagen production. Dark Chocolate Chocolate is often wrongly accused for causing spots and acne but in fact, dark chocolate contains high levels of antioxidants and flavonoids which can help protect your skin from sun damage and increase the blood flow to your tissues. The key is moderation and you should aim for one or two pieces a day and it should be at least 70% cacao. And 5 Foods that can Ruin your Looks... Salt Not only can it make your face puffy and dull, salt is also known to aggravate acne. White Bread Food with a high gylcemic index like white bread, pasta and cakes have recently been linked to the increase of acne. White bread can also cause skin flare ups and has no nutritional value. Sugar Sweets and fizzy drinks are quite possibly the worst things for skin. Like salt, sugar can cause skin to flare up and look dull or red. It also damages the elastin and collagen making skin sag and wrinkle. I could probably write a theseus on healthy food but the truth is, however much we know that something's good for us, following it is not as easy. I have a MAJOR sweet tooth and am constantly snacking on chocolates and cakes which are loaded with sugar so I try to counteract that by avoiding fizzy drinks, takeaways and white bread. I also try to eat oily fish and green veg as much as possible. I've noticed that my skin looks really dull and lacklustre when I've been eating lots of junk and drinking fizzy drinks. If you do want to make a change to your diet but aren't keen on giving up chocolate or crisps the one thing I'd recommend for you to quit is FIZZY DRINKS. I literally don't know anyone who drinks fizzy drinks regularly and has good skin. It's SO loaded up on sugar that it can completely ruin your complexion and make you look older and tired! Share: Posted by Sami at Monday, November 12, 2012 Labels: Beautorial, Diet, Wellbeing 2 comments Grace12 November 2012 at 20:09Absolutely loved reading this post. I'm always trying faddy diets but at the moment i've decided to make a 'lifestyle' change. I'm definitely going to be avoiding white bread and as much sugar as I can. I also love blueberries so it's great to see that they prevent ageing and wrinkles! xxReplyDeleteSami18 November 2012 at 22:38Thanks Grace! Blueberries are great for getting good skin... I eat it with Greek yoghurt! xx ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more...

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Motorists in Northeast Ohio are paying 2.9 cents less this week for a gallon of fuel. The price of a gallon of regular, unleaded, self-serve gasoline currently costs $2.471 at the pump.According to the AAA Fuel Gauge, although crude oil prices have moved below $60 per barrel in the last week and are currently near $57, the nationwide average gasoline price is still at a high level $2.55 per gallon and is not expected to drop even with the lower oil price.How high gasoline prices will go this spring will depend on how smoothly refiners transition to producing their summer blends, and how strong consumer demand is for gasoline. Current indications are that gasoline demand is well ahead of year ago levels, but there is concern on the part of some analysts that demand for gas may soften this summer and fall due to slower growth in the U.S. economy.This week's average prices: Northeast Ohio Average $2.471Average price during the week of March 13 $2.500Average price during the week of March 24, 2006 $2.454The following is a list of the average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:Ashtabula $2.561Aurora $2.476Chesterland $2.514Cleveland $2.461Elyria $2.500Independence $2.410Lorain $2.443Lyndhurst $2.468Mentor $2.465Niles $2.465Norwalk $2.501Oberlin $2.439Parma $2.382Ravenna $2.456Solon $2.498Willard $2.494

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Share on Pinterest In the car market after the recession, used luxury cars are still luxury. Last year, the US auto industry made 15.6 million car sales, which is a significant increase compared to 2009’s record low 10.4 million. This year, the car industry is eyeing to reach 15.9 million car sales. This is still far from the record high 17.4 million car sales it made way back in 2001. There is a 4.3 percent increase in new car sales so far, but according to Manheim Consulting used car data firm, vehicle repossession decreased as the economy experience improvement. Meanwhile, there are 8 percent fewer car owners selling their used cars. This increases the prices of used cars across the board. Pick up trucks enjoy a 9.8 percent increase in price, 7.4 percent for midsized cars, while only 0.9 percent for luxury cars. Here are some of the top luxury vehicles in 2011, and how much they would cost in this post-recession car market: 10th 2011 Audi A4. This 211-horsepower and 26 miles per gallon car sells at $22,627. 9th 2011 Volvo XC60. Its safety feature is one of the best things this car has to offer. Buy it at $24, 297. 8th 2011 Cadillac DTS. This 270 horsepower, 4.6-liter, V8 engine that sells for $28,227. 7th 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. This Mercedes crossover sells for $28,383. 6th Infiniti G. You can buy this luxury car for $20,717. 5th 2011 Cadillac CTS. This 270-Horsepower V6 engine, 3.0-liter car sells for $23,208. 4th 2011 Audi A6. This 300-Horsepower V6 engine sells for $29,525. 3rd 2011 Acura TL. 2011 is a bad year for Japanese auto manufacturers, but this car sells for $23,943.

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Tonight Rocco took a spin in the child seat part of a shopping cart for the first time. We of course are the kind of parents who waste our money on a padded shopping cart cover, and of course that cover has whales on it. :) He liked being able to look around and kicking his feet, but he wasn't a big fan of staying seated upright. He kept slumping over and then getting upset about it. Hopefully he will get the hang of it soon so he can enjoy many more shopping trips to Target!

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In 1708 John Hartshorn left Haverhill and moved a couple of towns south to Rowley. Hartshorn continued to carve gravestones for Haverhill and Bradford until Robert Mullicken, Sr. decided to take up the trade. Robert Mullicken, Sr. was a weaver from Bradford. Like his predecessor he took up carving as a second career and later in life. Robert was about forty five years old. Within a couple of years Robert begins to carve designs similar to Hartshorn and his work improves dramatically. From that point on Hartshorn who no doubt taught Robert his method and style, stopped carving for Haverhill and Bradford. Robert had married a woman from Newbury which brought him business from that town, too. Although Robert used the same mask-like face and large circles with geometric designs as Hartshorn he distinguished his work by using non-connected designs inside the lunette (top section). Stars and stylized fleur-de-lis Dorkes Bartlet – 1719 – Newburyport, MA Stars were a creation of Robert’s. He also used several variations of fleur-de-lis as common designs. On this stone there is a mix of fine line carving and raised geometric designs. The combination is common on Robert Mullicken, Sr.’s gravestones. Skull and Wings Captain Phillip Atwood – 1722 – Bradford, MAThis skull and wings was one of only two R. Mullicken, Sr. used. Both were on captains gravestones. He ceased to carve this design afterwards. It is possible his patrons did not want the skull and wings design. Boston gravestones never made it into Bradford or Haverhill. So in carving this design Mullicken clearly made these two men stand out. Whorls and Flowers John Sawyer – 1723 – Newburyport, MA (formerly Newbury)Robert Mullicken, Sr. had several circle designs he used regularly. Whorls and six pedaled flowers were two. On this stone he carved hearts as secondary designs. He changed his secondary designs about every two years. In doing so, he was able to continuously create different gravestones every time. Wavy lines above head Captain Hugh March – 1727 – West Newbury, MAPlaced above the head is a pair of wavy lines. They appear to have been used as a design feature without symbolism. To make this captain stand out he used a tall fancy secondary design under the face and a large, tall gravestone. The large size allowed Mullicken to carve oversized circles. The fancy pie design beside the face and simple pie design in the finial are other examples of his circle designs. Widgets

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I remember when the Maastricht Treaty was signed back in 1992, I discussed what it meant with my wife. We figured: The Exchange Rate Mechanism would fail, because floating currencies are subject to attack by speculators. Individual currencies would have to lock together in a single currency (monetary union) to fix this. The monetary union would fail, because European countries have different spending commitments and different economies. A one-size-fits-all interest rate couldn't work. Countries would have to make sure they all followed the same economic policies (fiscal union). Fiscal union would fail, because different countries have different political priorities. A left-wing government and a right-wing government have different ideas of how much they should tax/borrow and how to spend that income. With national governments pulling in different directions at the same time, the rules governing the fiscal union would be unable to cope. Only political union would overcome this, to make every country head in the same direction. Political union would fail, because Europe is too fragmented culturally. In the USA, if there are no jobs in one state then people can move to another state looking for work. In Europe, language is a great barrier. If you only speak Danish and English, or French and Spanish, that makes inter-state movement a much bigger problem. To fix this, everyone would have to learn a common language and nations would have to integrate culturally with other nations (cultural union). Cultural union could eventually succeed, but it would be a long, hard journey. Many people in Scotland are still not happy at being part of the UK even after several hundred years of mutual integration. How would they like having to speak French or German or Esperanto at work, watch TV programmes in the same language, receive all official forms in it? The questions politicians should therefore have been asking back in 1992 (and to be fair, some did ask it) is: do we want our country to become a province of a larger country with an eventual loss of national identity? The answer, of course, is: it depends. If the larger country is going to be at least as good as and probably better than this one will be by then, yes. Otherwise, no. So what's the prognosis with regards to the EU? It may be heading towards a prudent German finance model right now, but come political union there's no guarantee that the Germans will remain in charge. If the Eurovision Song Contest is anything to go by, we'll be led by some culturally-defined voting bloc — Nordic or Balkan or Eastern European or anti-German or whatever. Screeches of outrage should the United States of Europe government decide to pass laws that damage German industry so as to increase competitiveness in Southern European would go unheeded. Yes, of course Germany would have a say in how the USE government conducted its affairs, but only as a province, not as a country. Personally, I don't think the time is right for the European Project to get to stage 4). The constituent countries need more cultural integration first; right now, the populace doesn't want it, and will seethe with resentment when it's nevertheless imposed. Maybe if the politicians left it a hundred years and then tried... For this reason, I'm actually quite glad that David Cameron wielded his veto yesterday and got off the train to the United States of Europe. I like what the brochure says the final destination will look like, but I don't believe it actually will look like that — not for a considerable time, anyway.

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Sephiroth is simply amazing, I'm sure we can agree. But have you ever wondered what he might be like in person? A conversation with Sephiroth could range from any number of topics - how he plans to defeat cloud, how to take over the planet, what it's like being so powerful, and more. I expect Final Fantasy's Sephiroth to have a wit as sharp as his sword. As we already know from Advent Children, his voice is rich and powerful, and he can sound as evil as he would like. But Sephiroth is, thanks to the infusion of Mako and Jenova cells, all-powerful, and also blazing smart. His war tactics in Wutai, which did mainly consist of him simply being awesome, took down the island without too much trouble.Sephiroth's rich history probably ensures he is elegantly breathtaking in conversation, as he is in battle. He was born and raised by Shinra scientists, obviously the brightest of the bright (albeit occasionally a little eccentrict), and he no-doubt inherited both the good and the bad as a result. Sephiroth was a terrific leader to his SOLDER troops, and excelled in nearly everything he did.

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