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As adjective, smaller, smallest
of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little:a small box
slender, thin, or narrow:a small waist
not large as compared with others of the same kind:a small elephant
(of letters) lowercase (def )
not great in amount, degree, extent, duration, value, etc
:a small salary
not great numerically:a small army
of low numerical value; denoted by a low number
having but little land, capital, power, influence, etc
, or carrying on business or some activity on a limited scale:a small enterprise
of minor importance, moment, weight, or consequence:a small problem
humble, modest, or unpretentious:small circumstances
characterized by or indicative of littleness of mind or character; mean-spirited; petty:a small, miserly man
of little strength or force:a small effort
(of sound or the voice) gentle; with little volume
very young:when I was a small boy
diluted; weak
As adverb, smaller, smallest
in a small manner:They talked big but lived small
into small pieces:Slice the cake small
in low tones; softly
As noun
something that is small:Do you prefer the small or the large?
a small or narrow part, as of the back
those who are small:Democracy benefits the great and the small
smalls, small goods or products
smalls, British
household linen, as napkins, pillowcases, etc
smalls, British Informal
the responsions at Oxford University
smalls, Mining
coal, ore, gangue, etc
, in fine particles
As Idioms
feel small, to be ashamed or mortified:Her unselfishness made me feel small
As noun
a room equipped for taking a bath or shower
toilet (def )
As Idioms
go to / use the bathroom, to use the toilet; urinate or defecate
As noun
an arrangement or plan:We objected to the layout of the house
the act of laying or spreading out
a plan or sketch, as of an advertisement or a page of a newspaper or magazine, indicating the arrangement and relationship of the parts, as of type and artwork
(in advertising, publishing, etc
) the technique, process, or occupation of making layouts
spread (def )
a place, as of residence or business, and the features that go with it; a setup:a fancy layout with a swimming pool and a tennis court
a display or spread, as of dishes at a meal
a collection or set of tools, implements, or the like
an arrangement of cards dealt according to a given pattern, as in solitaire
Diving, Gymnastics
a body position in which one is fully extended and arched backward, with the legs together and straight, the head thrown back, and the arms extended sideways
Compare pike , tuck (def )
As preposition
accompanied by; accompanying:I will go with you
He fought with his brother against the enemy
in some particular relation to (especially implying interaction, company, association, conjunction, or connection):I dealt with the problem
She agreed with me
characterized by or having:a person with initiative
(of means or instrument) by the use of; using:to line a coat with silk; to cut with a knife
(of manner) using or showing:to work with diligence
in correspondence, comparison, or proportion to:Their power increased with their number
How does their plan compare with ours?
in regard to:to be pleased with a gift
(of cause) owing to:to die with pneumonia; to pale with fear
in the region, sphere, or view of:It is day with us while it is night with the Chinese
(of separation) from:to part with a thing
against, as in opposition or competition:He fought with his brother over the inheritance
in the keeping or service of:to leave something with a friend
in affecting the judgment, estimation, or consideration of:Her argument carried a lot of weight with the trustees
at the same time as or immediately after; upon:And with that last remark, she turned and left
of the same opinion or conviction as:Are you with me or against me?
in proximity to or in the same household as:He lives with his parents
(used as a function word to specify an additional circumstance or condition):We climbed the hill, with Jeff following behind
As Idioms
in with
in (def )
with child, pregnant
with it, Slang
knowledgeable about, sympathetic to, or partaking of the most up-to-date trends, fashions, art, etc
representing or characterized by the most up-to-date trends, fashions, art, etc
with that
that (def )
As noun
a brief fall of rain or, sometimes, of hail or snow
Also called shower bath
a bath in which water is sprayed on the body, usually from an overhead perforated nozzle (showerhead)
the apparatus for this or the room or stall enclosing it
a large supply or quantity:a shower of wealth
a party given for a bestowal of presents of a specific kind, especially such a party for a prospective bride or prospective mother:a linen shower; a baby shower
a fall of many objects, as tears, sparks, or missiles
air shower
showers, a room or area equipped with several showerheads or stalls for use by a number of people at the same time
As verb (used with object)
to bestow liberally or lavishly
to deluge (a person) with gifts, favors, etc
:She was showered with gifts on her birthday
to bathe (oneself) in a shower bath
As verb (used without object)
to rain in a shower
to take a shower bath
As Idioms
send to the showers, Baseball
to replace (a pitcher) during a game, usually because he or she is ineffective: The coach sent him to the showers after he walked three batters in a row
to cause (a pitcher) to be replaced in a game, as by getting many hits off him or her; knock out of the box: Two home runs and a line-drive double sent her to the showers
As adverb
without others or anything further; alone; solely; exclusively:This information is for your eyes only
no more than; merely; just:If it were only true! I cook only on weekends
as recently as:I read that article only yesterday
in the final outcome or decision:You will only regret your harsh words to me
As adjective
being the single one or the relatively few of the kind:This is the only pencil I can find
having no sibling or no sibling of the same sex:an only child; an only son
single in superiority or distinction; unique; the best:the one and only Muhammad Ali
As conjunction
but (introducing a single restriction, restraining circumstance, or the like):I would have gone, only you objected
Older Use
except; but:Only for him you would not be here
As Idioms
only too, as a matter of fact; extremely: I am only too glad to go
unfortunately; very: It is only too likely to happen
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Actor & Director
MICHAEL MENDELSON has been past of the Resident Artist Company since its inception in 2008.
"When I first arrived in Portland in late summer of 1991 the first shows I saw were at Artists Rep and I remember thinking, "This is where I want to work." With these artists... My first show with Artists Rep was in 1997, Love!Valour!Compassion! playing identical twins, John and James Jekyll and it was an extraordinary experience. Then in 1999 Gary Essendine in Present Laughter. Of course, I had just moved to New York so I came back to town for this one. Then at the end of the 2006 season, I had the great fortune of playing in Theatre District. These three productions had an impact on my life that is a challenge to put into words. In our work it's rare to have an artistic home, and when Allen Nause invited me into the Artists Rep family it felt like a dream come true. Almost immediately I felt as if i could breathe a bit easier, I wasn't sure what it meant but I knew it would change my life as a human and as an artist and it has. Artists Rep creates an environment where artists are nurtured, stretched and free to do our very best work. It's an artistic home where I am inspired always by my fellow artists on and off the stage, and behind the scenes to continue to raise my personal bar every time."
Since 2008 Michael has been part of more than 35 Artists Rep productions as an actor or director. These include Mr. Marmalade, Orson's Shadow, House and Garden, Eurydice, Holidazed, Three Sisters, Becky's New Car, Design For Living, Othello, Superior Donuts, Cherry Orchard, God of Carnage, Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol, Red Herring, Ten Chimneys, Mistakes Were Made, The Playboy oft he Western World, Intimate Apparel, Blithe Spirit, Tribes, The Price, The Understudy, Miracle Worker, Mothers and Sons, Skin of our Teeth, Trevor, Marjorie Prime, The Importance of Being Earnest, An Octoroon and Magellanica.
Being a Resident Artist has afforded Michael to think and dream artistically and in 2011 become the Founding Artistic Director of Portland Shakespeare Project.
Other local credits include work with Oregon Shakespeare Festival/Portland, Profile Theatre, Miracle Theatre, Northwest Classical Theatre Company, triangle productions!, Tygres Heart Shakespeare, Portland Center Stage, A Contemporary Theatre, Reader's Theatre Repertory and New Rose Theatre. New York credits include Revolving Shakespeare Company, Theatre 1010, The Normal Heart (Lincoln Center/Clark Studio Theatre), Genesius Guild and The Barrow Group. Regional credits include work at PCPA Theatrefest, Paper Mill Playhouse, A Contemporary Theatre, Saint Michael's Playhouse, Penobscot Theatre Company, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, First Stage Milwaukee, Idaho Rep, Attic Theater and Wisconsin, Utah and Berkeley Shakespeare Festivals. Michael is a proud member of AEA & SDC.


text: So you've come to this thread because you either want to use BootCTR9 (a boot manager), or you have a broken L/R Button (this also works if you have other broken buttons, because you can configure this with BootCTR). This guide is written based on that you already have a9lh set up with aureinand So first, get your payloads, Like UnCart.Bin, Decrypt9WIP.bin and the AuReiNand arm9loaderhax.bin file I will upload a zip file containing everything if you are lazy and just want it to work, and do it fast. (the zip file wil not be updated, so when an update comes out for decrypt9, you wil have to download it yourself.) (you can just skip this if you are downloading the zip lol) 1. Place all of your Payloads on the root of your SD-Card. Rename The Arm9LoaderHax.bin file from the AuReiNand zip file to AuReiNand.bin 2. Download BootCTR9 from https://github.com/hartmannaf/BootCtr9/releases . I am using the 0.4.1 alpha release 3. Extract the arm9bootloader.bin, arm9loaderhax.bin and the boot_config.ini file to the root of your sd card. 4. Open the boot_config.ini file in a text editor (such as the windows notepad, or notepad++) 5. Remove all the "shortcuts" and paste this one Code: [DEFAULT] path = /AuReiNand.bin delay = 1000 offset = 0 payload = -1 splash = 1 This will make the AuReiNand.bin payload load by default. 6. Paste it again, with 1 line of space between the first one. now replace "[DEFAULT]" with "[KEY_Y] as an example. you can replace the "Y" with any button of your choise, like SELECT or B. they always have to be in caps. On the path line, replace "/AuReiNand.bin" with "/[INSER PAYLOAD NAME HERE]" where it says "[INSER PAYLOAD NAME HERE]" you need to put the file name of the payload you are going to run. in my case this is Decrypt9WIP.bin, so i have to name it "/Decrypt9WIP.bin" this will make it load the Decrypt9WIP.bin file if Y is held when the 3ds boots. My Zip will include Emunand9 if X is held, Decrypt9WIP i Y is held, and Uncart when B is held. To use the zip just extract every file to the root of your sdcard, and let it overwrite any file it has to. EDIT: if you for some reason need help, feel free to ask


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Here is another coral from Bobbi Brown but this is a bright coral. It looks very scary in the pot, yes indeed.
Like all other Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks, this comes in a round glass container with black plastic screw on cap. I usually apply cream blushes after my foundation, before setting with powder. I sometimes apply with a brush, but I also like to apply with fingers. All you have to do is dot it on the apple of your cheeks, and pat to blend. Do not blend using swiping motion, just pat it on using your middle and ring finger.
If you use a brush, just stipple it on. That way, your foundation is intact. If you're afraid of too much colour, then, dab it at the back of your hands to sheer out the blush before dabbing it on your cheeks. Apply sheer and slowly build up the colour to the intensity you want. That way you minimise mistakes and lessen the hassle of correcting it.
I have done a swatch on my arm here, heavy on the left, blended on the right.
And here it is on my cheeks and lips. I love love love this blush. One of my all time faves! As you can see, I applied the coral very sheer on my cheeks, because the colour goes on very bright on my lips. Normally, I do it vice versa, bright cheeks, neutral lips 😉 I hope you can still see that hint of coral on my cheeks though. It's very fresh and definitely a Pick-Me-Up for the face!
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29 March 2018
By Maynard Paton
Update on M Winkworth (WINK).
Event: Final results for the twelve months to 31 December 2017 published 28 March 2018
Summary: The London estate-agency group was never going to issue stunning figures. Nonetheless, a credible performance was reported and I am impressed the business continues to fare well against sector rival Foxtons. Note, too, that WINK's average percentage commissions actually increased — so perhaps online competition is not that big a threat after all. Meanwhile, the books remain cash rich, the outlook does not seem too bad while the 10x multiple and 6% yield appear modest. I continue to hold.


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November and December are busy months for college Open Days. Prospective students are lured out of school to the dazzling expansive university campuses for a glimpse into their future classrooms and the promise of accelerating careers. . . or not? Here's the low down on college Open Days and a few tips to keep it […]Read More


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The book tells the stories from his younger days (climbing Gunung Ledang and Gunung Kinabalu) to his more recent extreme expeditions. I have totally enjoyed reading about "The Road to Everest"; "My Journey to the South Pole"; "My Quest for the Seven Summits" covering Aconcagua in Argentina, Denali in Alaska, Kosciuszko in Australia, Elbrus in Russia, Carstenz Pyramid in Irian Jaya, and Vinson Massif in Antarctica; and lastly skiing the extremely difficult and highly unpredictable North Pole.
The paperback has a great feel to it and features lots of beautiful photographs of awesome mountains. I also get a glimpse of how it is like to be on expeditions like that braving the force of nature. Apart from the visual feast that took me to places I've never dreamed of setting foot in, it is inspiring to read how he and his team overcome obstacles. They do not meet with success all the time. Sometimes an expedition can be halted for days and negative energy pents up, and one can expect lots of bitching and groaning. There were moments of failure but what is important is that they learned and moved on.
I also learned that Mr Khoo did not become an expert at what he does overnight, but through months of hard training. He had to learn technical climbing, acclimatize to the harsh elements, learn how to ski, etc. There are moments when he asks himself why is he doing what he's doing and why is he putting himself into such situations when he can just be comfortable and 'normal'.
As I prod excitedly (in reading) alongside him, I couldn't help but notice in those photos that he wears glasses. Automatically I begin to wonder how is it like to do the things he does while wearing them. Somewhere down the reading, he commented that glasses, oxygen mask, and the extreme cold don't make great combination and described what happened. There you go. There is no excuse that you can't be doing incredible stuff when you're wearing spectacles. Mr Khoo has done it many, many times. Later, he had his vision corrected by LASIK.
Another thing that I noticed was the little teddy that he took photos with whenever his missions were accomplished. The teddy was given to him by his lovely wife Wee Leng, and it travels with him on every expedition. What a romantic thing to do! Mr Khoo quoted in his book that marriage is the best training ground for issues of love and commitment. I agree 100 percent!
- You won't know what lies ahead of you until you take the plunge
- Your vision and determination sometimes makes you do things that people don't agree with, and living by your belief does entail going against the grain
- Setbacks and failures are inevitable
- Be mindful of past mistakes, learn from it and take action
- Accept that things can and will go wrong, is an essential element of success
- There will be moments of self-doubt, shaken confidence, and the temptation to throw in the towel, but do keep a perspective on things
- When your weakness is pinpointed, take it as a sign to improve
- Stagnation and inertia are possibly the worst debilitating states to be in
Journeys to the End of the Earth is a great read. There will be no trouble finishing it in one sitting and if you're feeling down, this book ought to motivate you and spur you on. If you're feeling bored, listen to what the author says: There is no time to be bored. No time for regrets. You just have to keep going. Happy reading and may all your dreams come true!


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Emma Kate Dawson is a profesional British glamour model. She has appeared in such popular men's magazines as Zoo, Nuts, and FHM.
Emma Kate Dawson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England on March 30, 1987. Although she was originally born a blonde, she spends a lot of her time as a brunette, while still busting out her blonde locks every now and again. She's been in the professional modeling business since around 2007. She also does a bit of promotional modeling as well.
Of course, being a model, Emma does her fair share of traveling. While she lives in the UK, she's booked gigs in places such as France, Spain, Ireland, and even here in the good ol' US of A. Her body of work so far is by no means limited. Along with modeling for the standard glamour model men's magazines such as Zoo, Nuts, and Page 3, Emma has done work for companies such as Jaguar, Ajec Racing, and Virgin. That is, of course, only naming off a very select few.
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So what does a successful, professional glamour model like Emma like to do for fun in her free time? Well, for someone as beautiful as her, one might expect her to be high maintenance, but she is actually quite the opposite. Her idea of a good time includes snuggling up on the sofa with some popcorn and watching a movie (she's a sucker for horror flicks), going out to a theme park, and even writing and singing her own songs. Of course, she is always down to go out for a few drinks and socializing as well. When it comes right down to it, this is a model who likes to keep it simple. On top of it all, she's quite funny and a genuine pleasure to be around.


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Dr Jan Völkel involved in intensive international research activities on Arab parliaments
Jan Claudius Völkel has successfully finished first research stays connected to his Marie Skłodowska-Curie project on "The role of national parliaments in the Arab transformation processes". From 23 April to 10 May, he conducted interviews with local and international stakeholders in Tunisia, among them the Head of the EU Delegation in Tunis, Patrice Bergamini, and member of parliament Wafa Makhlouf. Besides, Jan gave topic-related lectures at the Université de Carthage, Faculté des Sciences Juridiques, Politiques et Sociales de Tunis.
Then, Jan participated in a workshop on "Parliamentary Control of the Executive" in Rabat on 11 May, organised by the University of Copenhagen, where he spoke on "The blessing of having a vibrant opposition". All of June he spent at the prestigious Centre for Contemporary Middle East Studies of Southern Denmark University in Odense (Denmark). He was also engaged as guest lecturer in a summer school on "The Challenges of Democratic Transitions in the Arab World" at the University of Copenhagen.
For the second half of 2017, Jan plans further project-related research stays in Egypt, Jordan and Morocco, and will present parts of his findings at the 11th Pan-European Conference on International Relations in Barcelona.
Picture: Jan Völkel during his presentation on "The blessing of having a vibrant opposition" at the Université Mohammad V. in Rabat on 11 May 2017
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Held at the Seattle Center each year, the Bite of Seattle is one of the most popular and anticipated events each year. While the name suggests that food is the attraction, you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations, and family oriented entertainment.
When: July 16th – 18th, 2010
Hours: Friday 11am – 9pm, Saturday 11am – 9pm, Sunday 11am – 8pm
Admission: Free! (may be costs associated with food and drinks)
Where: Seattle Center
More Information: 425-283-5050
There's Food!
Visitors will be treated to all kinds of tasty foods including entrees, desserts, fruit drinks, microbrews, and wine. Many varieties of ethnic foods will be available as well including Thai, German, Greek, Filipino, French, Russian, and Hawaiian. A majority of the food booths will have samples that you can indulge in for free!
There's Drinks!
Adults can savor the Bite of Seattle's beer and wine gardens. Beers of the world, Northwest wines, and brand name cocktails can be enjoyed at specifically designated areas throughout the Seattle Center.
There will be music!
In between chowing down or enjoying delicious cocktails or fruit drinks, live music will be performed all throughout the Bite of Seattle event from noon to closing. Rock-n-roll, jazz, swing, and several classical styles will be performed.
There's more!
Visitors to the bite of Seattle will also have the opportunity to attend contests, comedy shows, commercial exhibits, and a comedy club.


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tv Newsline 30min KCSMMHZ December 10, 2012 6:00am-6:30am PST
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change in plans. north korea's space agency says its rocket launch may not happen until the end of this month. welcome to nhk world "newsline." north korea has announced it will extend the period for launching what it calls a satellite carrying rocket by one week. the new launch period will end on december 29th. officials in many countries believe the north's real goal is to test long-range missile technology. the country's committee of space technology said on monday a technical problem was found in
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the first stage of the three-stage rocket. north korea said earlier this month it would launch the rocket between december 10th and 22nd from the tongchang-ri launch site in the country's northwest. the south korean official told nhk satellite photos taken on monday show what appear to be people and vehicles moving around the launch site. the official says a missile on the launch pad remained covered. the activity on the ground suggests a possible technical problem is being fixed. north korea's last launch in april failed. its leadership promoted the event by saying the nation was honoring the instructions of late leader kim jong-il. details of the planned launch have not been reported inside the country. for more on this issue we turn to our security analyst, bonji ohara, a former navy captain with japan's maritime self-defense force. >> it's difficult to define specific problem in the launch. but it might be the simple mechanical trouble not structural problem because they
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said they would extend the period only seven days. they failed to launch the rocket last april and they are trying to launch now. it's the eighth month. but this eighth month is crucial to fix the problems. so i think they expect some level of risk of failure means launch in this period is important for north korean leaders, even though they have some risk of failure. so i think they will try, keep trying to launch the rocket, neighboring country arguing the missile launch test in this period. people in japan are weighing their options and preparing to make a decision that will affect
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their future. they cast ballots next sunday in a general election. when japan decides voters will be picking lawmakers for the lower house of the diet. the winning party or parties will form the country's next government. voters have a lot to think about. a search for active earthquake faults may lead to the scrapping of one of them. the implications run deep for japan's nuclear policy. we have the story. >> reporter: 17 commercial nuclear plants in one major test reactor have been built in japan. the nuclear regulation authority
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was formed after last year's disaster to monitor their safety. experts at the authority are trying to determine if any of the reactors lie above active fault lines. the plan in central japan is known to have an active fault running close by. the fault is called urasoko. another fault called d-1 intersecretaries with the urasoko fault. a team of experts dug up the ground at the plant so they could inspect the fault directly. the government panel examined the results of the so-called trench survey. panel members said on monday that the d-1 fault is probably active. they said that layers of earth near the fault have become deformed. that deformation is believed to
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cause d-1 to become active when the default moves. national guidelines ban the building of major facilities directly above active faults. the chairman of the nra had this to say -- >> translator: under the current circumstances, it's my view that we cannot grant a permit to restart the reactor. >> reporter: the authority will hold an off shore meeting to make a final determination on fate of the nuclear facility. if they conclude that the d-1 fault is active, the plant's operator will not be allowed to restart the number two reactor. he may have to be decommissioned. he'll be the second japanese nuclear plant slated for decommissioning. the fun sheema daiichi plant was closed after being crippled by last year's earthquake and tsunami. many other nuclear plants in
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japan could have active faults running directly underneath them. they include the oi plant which the government allowed to go back online in july. these finding are certain to raise questions about the government's ability to make decisions concerning the regulation of nuclear energy. yoichiro tatiwa, nhk world. people in japan are weighing their options in preparing to make a decision that will effect their future. they cast ballots next sunday in a general election. when japan decides voters will be picking lawmakers for the louer house lou lower house of the diet. the parties will form the next government. voters have a lot to think about. we'll be examining the key issues all this week here on
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"newsline." prime minister noda is facing the biggest fight of his political life, nhk's latest opinion poll suggests he could be in trouble. this election, like any, has a lot of moving parts which can confuse those who are unfamiliar with the system. >> reporter: we should work together to tackle japan's challenges. >> translator: i'm determined to do everything possible to move politics forward using a down to earth approach. >> reporter: and there were many challenges. reconstruction following the 2011 disaster, containment of the fukushima nuclear accident. and fiscal reform and economic growth. they faced them one by one with varying degrees of safe. the prime minister called on
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workers to sped up ed up reconstruction. he took the lead on fukushima crisis. 'announced that crews stabilized the damaged reactors. he replaced mountains of soil and debris lightly contaminated by radiation. and he made a vow to residents who had evacuated areas around the plant. >> translator: i promise network so lots of your friends can return home as soon as possible. >> reporter: last june noda weighed concerns about safety, the economy and energy supply when he decided to restart two nuclear reactors the first to go back online since the fukushima accident. some members of his democratic party left the party in protest. noda faced challenges on the foreign policy front. he focused on repairing the damage to japan-u.s. ties caused by a disagreement over the relocation of an american base
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in okinawa. >> translator: security environment is getting come olympic indicated so i believe our alliance is really important. >> reporter: noda worked to improve relations with u.s. continued as relation with china deteriorated. his government nationalized the senkaku islands in the east china sea. japan controls the territory. china and taiwan claim it. chinese ships enter japanese waters near the islands and chinese alleged anti-japan demonstrations. noda's key domestic policy issue was fiscal reform. he staked his career on hiking the consumption tax and reforming social security to chip away at japan's rising debt. the opposition liberal democrats and their allies helped him pass a package of bills after he promised to call a general
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election soon. but then noda added conditions. he wanted to enact legislation allowing the government to issue bonds defined as the current fiscal year's budget and he wanted to reform the electoral system. >> translator: if you agree to this condition i'm ready to dissolve the lower house on november 16th. please give your word to the people. >> reporter: that's what opposition leaders did. setting the stage for the election. >> prime minister noda is facing the biggest fight of his political life. nhk's latest opinion poll suggests kobe in trouble. the leader of the opposition party is attracting more support. we surveyed about 2,600 voters over the weekend. 19% say noda is better suited for the top job. 28% believe abe will make a before prime minister.
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47% don't believe neither. 25% preferred abe as prime minister and 25% preferred noda. the approval rating for noda's cabinet is sitting at 20%. this is the lowest it's been since he took office a little more than a year ago. our poll also asked respondents if they plan to vote. 63% say they will cast ballots on election day. that's seven points lower than a poll nhk took at this same point leading up to the lower house election three years ago. this election like any has a lot of moving parts which can coe those who are unfamiliar with the system. so here's how japanese voters make their choices. the diet is made up of the upper house or house of counselors and lower house or house of representatives. the lower house has 480 members and more powerful.
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in a general election citizens 20 years and older decide on who will sit in it. they can make this choice in two ways. voters mark one ballot to choose the person to represent their electoral district, there are 300 such districts across japan. one member from each earns a place in the lower house through the single seat constituency system. the other 180 members are assigned by proportional representation. for those seats voters pick from the list of political parties participating in the election. the 180 seats are divided up among the parties according to the portion of the vote they get. voters can cast ballots in both systems. after the election new and returning diet members vote to choose the next prime minister. the leader of the party with the
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majority in the chamber or the majority in a governing coalition usually gets the job. these 12 groups met the criteria to be called a political party in this election. they included long established parties and several new ones that were just founded. several other groups failed to meet the standards but are still fielding candidates. politicians will be campaigning on a number of issues. one of them is the consumption tax hike we mentioned. prime minister noda put his job on the line when he decided to double the rate 120%. -- to 10%. noda says taxes are needed to pay for social security. >> reporter: paying taxes is one of life's certainties. like death japanese know they can't avoid it. but the fact they have to pay a bit more has them divided. >> translator: i'm living on my pension.
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i don't want taxes to go up. i think there were better ways for the government to handle it. >> translator: i'm concerned about the future so i think we have to pay what we have to pay. i think the tax hike is necessary. >> reporter: politicians have debated the necessity of a consumption tax for years. a liberal democratic party government introduced the tax in 1989 of 3%. low compared to other developed countries. still then as now voters cried out. the liberal democratic government raised the sales tax to 5% in 1997. and it went down to defeat in the upper house election the following year. no surprise that successive prime ministers avoid any talk of increasing the tax.
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but they couldn't avoid the increasing cost of social security. japan spent more than $1.2 trillion on it in fiscal 2010, up 3.6%. but revenue from social insurance premiums stayed the same and fewer young people are paying into the system. this past august noda convinced the main opposition liberal democratic party and its partner to back another tax hike. >> translator: i will stake my life and political career on passing this bill. >> reporter: lawmakers did approving bills that would double the consumption tax by 2015. still, many were opposed. opposition members sure but also many within the ruling party. more than 50 of them bolted, saying voters would not agree to the hike. in an nhk poll this month suggested that may be true.
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it suggested 37% of them are against the tax hike. 29% support it. some japanese argue they can't afford any more taxes. more than 1.5 million of them are on welfare, the highest level ever. but noda says the government has to pay its bills and the money has to come from somewhere. our coverage leading up to sunday's general election continues all this week. four use tuesday is on energy
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policy and how the future of nuclear power is dividing the nation. republican renaissance electronics is getting $2.4 billion in financial assistance. they announced they'll receive capital injections or loans totally $2.3 billion from a state-backed fun that innovation network of japan. eight japanese manufacturers including panasonic will provide over $140 million. they will hold a majority stake in renaissance after the
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investment. they incurred significant losses because of the excess production capacity. it's planning to sell or close half of its 18 plants in the country to slim down. the company has cut 7,000 jobs and does plan to eliminate 5,000 more. now a u.s. investment fund had also proposed capital injection for the company. but the japanese government and manufacturers preferred a domestic rescue-package to help keep the company's microchip technology within the country. leading japanese retailer aeon has started cambodia's biggest shopping mall. the prime minister and 4,000 people attend ad groundbreaking ceremony on monday. >> reporter: aeon's move proves cambodia is politically stable with the right conditions in place to attract foreign investment. >> the four story shopping
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complex is scheduled for completion in early 2014. sri lafrpga's art scene suffered. now peace returned, passion nall individuals want to revive those traditions. they include one young woman trying something new to bring pub etry back to life. >> reporter: a puppet spins, it's dress flutters. sri lankan puppetry dates back 30 years. this is a traditional puppet of sri lanka, and you have to train at least five years to learn to move it freely. >> but the tradition is fading, a sad legacy of the country's long civil war. during the conflict. large outdoor events weren't
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possible because of the risk of bomb attacks. >> up and down and up -- >> reporter: this woman is a stage director and puppeteer. while studying overseas, she became enchanted by puppets and their rich expressions. she found herself being lured into their world. >> they allow people to talk honestly to each other and when you talk honestly, you start listening more some of that is why i feel puppetry is a huge medium of communication in
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modern-day sri lanka. >> she had the honor of directing a performance with a puppet master. when the master performs, behind the curtain, he moves in step with his puppets. is he showing his passionate work to the audience would help them connect with the performance. the show opened early in november at a show in colombo. the puppet dances to the music.
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i had never seen that before. >> i was having nightmares about it, but it all happened beautifully, just like i imagined. i want the opportunity to have it as a medium of communication. >> reporter: people's lives are returning to normal in sri lanka, after decades of civil war. the director believes it's just as important to preserve traditions as to keep the country united. her effort to communicate that message through puppetry has only just begun. nhk world, colombo. it's snowing in many parts of japan. rachel ferguson here with details on that. rachel. >> yes, it is snowing. it will continue to snow into tuesday. let's show you some of the accumulations so far. you'll notice that most of the snow is focused along the sea of japan side of the country. sea-affect snow. have you heard of lake-effect snow. similar thing. basically same idea. winds come across from the northwest. pick up the moisture off the sea of japan and dump it along the western edge of the country. more than a meter has accumulated in some places. in the blue here in brackets,
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you can see the average for december. and we're already well exceeding that in many places across the country. into the next 24 hours, still likely to see an additional 60 to 70 centimeters in the blue. in the pink along the western edge, you could see up to 80 centimeters of additional snowfall. skiers and snowboarder will be happy, but up toward the north, we're seeing really strong winds. buffeting all the snowfall around and will make for some potentially dangerous travel. so be very careful if you have to go out in that. now, temperaturewise, we're seeing 10 degrees in tokyo, not really being affected too much by the cold, certainly not by the snow around freezing point in seoul and bejing, minus 17 in ul lambator. 20 in hong kong. to the americas, you are just getting a smashing of snow over the northern rockies, not too much going on through central and northern portions of the continent. a frontal system moves further
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toward the atlantic. let's show you what happened when the front moved through. video of the wisconsin. as it moved across the dakotas and great lakes region, plows out in full force in wisconsin. traffic obviously crawling there due to slick roads, but skiers and snowboarders took to the slopes for the first time this year after the winter storm dumped plenty of fresh powder. not everyone was enjoying the snow, however, and there were more than 20 car crashes reported across minnesota. as a result of the early season storm. most of them stuck in ditches or
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in snow banks. now, after that cold front passes, temperatures are really going to be falling across much of the east. let's show you some of the figures. in chicago, you are down to 2 degrees for your high. 4 degrees in oklahoma city. 11 in houston. tuesday, you will see 1 degree for the low in houston. right down to the south, seeing temperatures really fall. and along that cold front, i should say as well. some very heavy rain and thunderstorms. which could be on the severe side, likely too. we'll head into europe, show you what's been going on to the southeast. a low moving across turkey, brought more than 250 millimeters of rain to parts of the southwest. now, the storm is on the move, but another one just behind it, moving once again across the balkans, another 30 to 60 cent meters of snow here and it will head toward turkey after that.
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across the west, conditions starting to settle down here, even for central locations, really good news. high pressure expanding here. very clear for you on tuesday into wednesday. temperatures are looking pretty cold, though. london and paris, both 4 degrees around the freezing point in berlin, as well as vienna, and minus 4 in warsaw and moscow. i leave you now with your extended forecast. we'll be back with more news in 30 minutes. i'm gene otani in tokyo. thank you for joining us. have a great day, wherever you
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Is white gold the same as platinum?
The answer to this question is no. White gold and platinum have their own properties which make them unique. The following white gold information and platinum information show you the difference between the two metals.
You will discover the difference between white gold and platinum and whether white gold or platinum is best for your needs.
White Gold
White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver and palladium. White gold can be 18kt, 14kt, 9kt or any karat. For example, 18kt yellow gold is made by mixing 75% gold (750 parts per thousand) with 25% (250 parts per thousand) other metals such as copper and zinc. 18kt white gold is made by mixing 75% gold with 25% other metals such as silver and palladium. So the amount of gold is the same but the alloy is different.
Traditionally nickel was used in white gold, however, nickel is no longer used in most white gold made today as nickel can cause reactions with some people. We do not use nickel in our white gold
When white gold rings are new they are coated with another white metal called Rhodium. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and Rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including its white colour.
The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look more white. The natural colour of white gold is actually a light grey color. The Rhodium is very white and very hard, but it does wear away eventually. To keep a white gold ring looking its best it should be re-rhodium plated approximately each 12 to 18 months. Some people find this a bit tiresome and therefore opt for platinum.
Platinum is a white metal, but unlike gold it is used in jewellry in almost its pure form (approximately 95% pure). Platinum is extremely long wearing but does quickly have in our view a gray appearance but it does not need to be Rhodium plated like white gold.
Platinum is very dense (heavy), so a platinum ring will feel heavier than an 18kt gold ring.
Platinum is however generally more expensive.


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Countryside Farmers Market opens
Part of living in harmony with Nature has to be eating locally. Why? Conservation of energy. Health of your own body. Health of our environment. Health of the local economy. It just makes sense on too many levels.
If you live in northern Ohio, check out the two Countryside Conservancy Farmers markets. You can learn about them by following the link to the article above. If you live elsewhere, www.localharvest.org will let you search out sources of locally grown food in your neck of the woods.


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Manthan, a global leader in Business Intelligence and Big Data Analytics solutions for consumer connect industries, has strengthened its presence in the Middle East with a partnership with Kuwait Application Service Provider (KASP). KASP, the IT arm of the one of the largest conglomerates in the Middle East, Boodai Goup, has a significant presence in various verticals like Media, Trading, Engineering, Public Transportation Aviation and Airline (Jazeera Airways) and is a respected business partner to customers in their business automation and transformation initiatives.
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The Big Data, business intelligence and analytics market in the Middle East is projected to reach USD 12.38 billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 19.4%. With a regional office in the heart of Dubai's tech innovation hub, Dubai Internet city, and dedicated teams on the ground, Manthan, has been delighting businesses in the region with its innovative, easy to use packaged solutions that bring the power of analytics to every business function and role.
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Tired of your antics, your self-obsession fanatics.
Done with your lies and deceit, now we're moving on.
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Scout badges represent scouting achievements and accomplishments. Proudly worn on scouting uniforms, they also signify troop identity and divisions. The badges are merits of honor, showcasing awards and levels of success. These may include skills assessments, fitness tests, and mastery of various subjects. Most badges are sewn into the uniform, and must follow a strict protocol on placement. There are badges also worn by cub and female scouts as well. The badges also indicate services performed, as well as recent adventures a scout has seen. From Boy Scout jamborees to proficiency awards, the badges highlight a scout's quest to work hard, learn, and live in brotherhood and friendship.
As activities tend to differ from troop to troop, scout badges reflect these activities well. With Eagle Scout being the highest Boy Scout award, a scout would need 21 merit badges. In order to achieve this, every scout must participate in a wide array of events. From camping and hiking to learning scout codes and language, nearly each step offers a badge enhancing effort and participation. International scouts also utilize a similar system to reward the hard work of their members. The scouts also wear badges to promote special events. These can be annual meetings or to celebrate their organization.
Scout badges are made from cloth and fine material. There are many shops that sell scout insignia, however, authenticity is a key issue. In order to receive a true scouting badge, you must belong to a recognized troop. Only then can you reap the benefits of this fine organization's activities. There are a wide assortment of badges you can attain, including basic and life saving skills. A scoutmaster monitors you to ensure successful completion. You are then awarded the badge on the spot or at the next available function. The badges also consist of original designs pertaining to the skill or activity at hand.
To receive scout badges is a great honor. Ever since the scouts were formed, the badges have offered incentives to all members. It is more than a simple prize that is awarded; it means you possess the capabilities to achieve results. It also means you have met the criteria for a particular service. Other badges are awarded for first aid, cooking, and pioneering new ideas and developments. The best part is the ability to retake a test incase you initially fall short. Your troop and scoutmaster will help strengthen you skills, while showing you how to appreciate life as a whole.
Scout badges represent honor, respect, and traditional values. With new scouts joining everyday, the excitement of achieving a badge is truly unsurpassed. From fishing and craftwork to appreciating nature, scouting badges are highly sought after. As older scouts teach and mentor younger scouts, they instill strong values and learning skills. This allows the younger generation to build a foundation for scouting success. As they strive for badges, they also learn as they go. The education received in scouting is truly priceless. It prepares scouts to tackle any endeavor with confidence and pride.


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Did you know that during the summer months, nearly 1 million Georgia children could go hungry because they don't have access to school meals?
Newton Federal Bank is partnering with Action Ministries to end hunger for children in Newton County this summer. Over the course of June, Newton Federal Bank branches raised $3,002 for Action Ministries Smart Lunch, Smart Kid!
Please donate online to keep sticking it to hunger this summer!


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Sorry guys, I'm on a cheese kick. If you're looking for a way to liven up your typical (boring) chicken dish for dinner tonight, look no further: you just hit the jackpot. This is one of my easiest, most flavorful "go-to" chicken dishes for a typical busy weeknight. 15 minutes to assemble, 30 minutes in the oven, and voilà — you have a restaurant-worthy chicken dish on your plate ready to devour.
I present you: Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken.
Before I was adamant about healthy cooking, I LOVED making stuffed chicken. Cheddar, bacon, ham, lots of butter, cheeses, and bread crumbs went into my old versions. These days, I usually avoid combining a ton of fat-laden ingredients into one little chicken breast. For the most part, fewer ingredients means fewer calories/fats/carbs, and when you get the right ingredients with flavors that really complement each other, you get rid of the need to shove an endless list of things into one recipe (which is also easier on your wallet). This recipe packs ALL of those benefits, and it looks pretty on a plate. What more could you ask for?
I used this in one of the meal plans that I built for my coworker a few weeks back, and it became an instant favorite of hers. I also made this for a little double-date dinner action at our apartment two weekends ago. Everyone loved it. This chicken is VERSATILE. Easy enough to make during the week, but the presentation is enough to impress people.
Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Nutritional Overview (per 1 chicken breast)
Calories: 150
Carbs: 1.4
Fat: 7.7
Protein: 21.1
Serves: 4 small stuffed chicken breasts (I personally eat 2 for dinner with some rice and veggies)
Cook time: 45 minutes (15min active, 30min baking)
- 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts (~3oz. each)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Paprika (to taste)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach (I use fresh; frozen would work well too)
- 1oz. goat cheese
- 1/4 cup low-moisture part skim shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup light Italian dressing (I used Bolthouse Farms)
Note: If you're not into mozzarella and would rather do all goat cheese, I'd recommend using 1.5oz of a flavored goat cheese (like Mont Chevre or other brands — Whole Foods has a TON) and nixing the mozzarella. I've tried both methods. Equally delicious.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cut your chicken breasts to be ~3oz. each (I always save the extra in a little Ziploc bag and make chicken strips for dinner later in the week.)
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over low-medium heat
- Add garlic, spinach, and cheeses. Stir until well combined and cheese is melted
- Let mixture cool, then scoop about 2 tbsp. into center of chicken breasts. Optional (but recommended): Make sure you have a Bailey around to help clean up any messes.
- Roll 'em up! This part tends to get a little messy. Don't freak out if some of the filling falls out. Secure with toothpicks and place in a baking dish
- Top with dressing and bake for 30 minutes
And the Winner Is…
My second blog giveaway closed last night, and I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated! I ran this giveaway through Rafflecopter, and their system (weighted giveaways/random selection) totally recognizes hard work. There was one person who I could tell REALLY wanted to win this thing. She must've shared the post at least 5 times, AND she made my slow cooker chicken wings for the Super Bowl last weekend. Yes, the winner was selected randomly, but to be completely honest — I was pulling for this girl because she put in a TON of effort. I'm glad Rafflecopter agreed with me! So, CONGRATULATIONS are in order for Cristina T.! You get a month of free ass-kicking workouts at Synergy — any location, any class, one full month with no strings attached. :o) I'll email you with more details.
Why You Should Weight Train (It's NOT Just For Men)
On the note of exercise… I noticed something last night that really made me think about the way that I used to approach working out. It's another invaluable lesson that I've learned in the last year, and I wish I would've known it before I wasted hours of my life on the elliptical while living in fear of picking up a dumbbell.
Even though I'm down to what my doctors have always said was my "goal weight" for my age, height, and body type, I've realized that I still want more. For the first time EVER, I don't care about what the scale says. I want definition. Lots of people call this being "toned" for women, but really, it's just a matter of building more muscle. And to me, it's the true picture of "healthy." I'm not built to be rail-thin, and I definitely don't aspire to be skinny anymore. I just want to be ripped. Not "bodybuilder" ripped, necessarily, but I want biceps, I want serious abs, and I want to grow my butt. And I'm going to work for it.
Knowing this, I decided to add more strength training to my usual routine (45 minutes of HIIT 4-6 times each week at Synergy). HIIT helped me torch the body fat that I needed to get rid of first, so my game plan is to stick with that because it works WONDERS and is super fun, but throw a little weight training on top to grow my muscle mass. Progress is only made when you push yourself out of your comfort zone and past what you THINK your limits are. I need to keep pushing myself if I want to continue to improve and grow.
Back to what I noticed last night. I don't mean to sound superficial or judgmental when I say this by ANY means — this was just a simple observation. Based on my new workout regimen, I made my way to the weight room after boot camp to work biceps and chest. While I was lifting, I noticed a ton of girls who looked exactly like I did a year ago: overweight and running themselves ragged on the treadmill/elliptical. Not a single one of them came over to the weights to do any strength training. Here's the way I see it: when I was working out on my own (pre-Synergy), I saw zero progress when I spent an hour a day on the elliptical because I wasn't pushing myself. Spending hours on cardio, in my opinion, is a waste of time. Next time you're at your gym, take a look at the people lifting weights and compare them to the people on the cardio machines. On average, who seems to be in better shape?
It took a lot of trial and error before I realized that lifting isn't just for guys, and contrary to popular belief, it doesn't make girls look "bulky" (unless you do a bunch of steroids or take testosterone supplements). If you train with weights, your muscle mass will grow. Lean muscle mass effectively BURNS more calories while at rest. To put it into simpler terms: lift weights –> build muscle mass –> burn more calories while NOT working out because muscle works in your favor –> EAT MORE FOOD. And, in most cases, you shouldn't be afraid to lift a heavier weight. At boot camp, my results skyrocketed when I stopped telling myself that the 10-pound dumbbells were "too heavy" and picked up the heavier set. Today, Kristina gets all excited about me sharing weights with the boys in boot camp because I AM strong enough to lift as much as they do, and I'm proud of it.
That being said, I really wanted to go ask all of those girls on the treadmills what their goals were — my best guess is that they're trying to get in shape for swimsuit season — and tell them that cardio alone won't do the trick. If you want to look great in that bikini, you should probably consider expanding your workout horizons, look into HIIT, and do some weight training. But, I'm not a personal trainer and I didn't want to come off as a creeper, so I kept my mouth shut. (Figured it'd be better as a blog post anyway, right?)
Girls shouldn't be scared to pick up a 15, 20, or 25+ pound set of weights. If you want "toned" abs, defined arms, or a bikini-ready booty, lifting weights will get you there. Don't be afraid to go beyond the treadmill!


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One of the common needs of a cloud platform is to scale resources as compute and storage needs expand. Over time there is often a need to add additional compute resources, as the required Virtual Machine (VM) growth has exceeded planned capacity, or to remove or repurpose nodes. Likewise, storage resources must expand or contract to match demand. Compute nodes are used for hosting VMs, and storage nodes are used for hosting Red Hat Ceph Storage 2, which manages block, image, and ephemeral storage in the Red Hat OpenStack Platform.
This technical guide explains the process of adding or removing a Dell PowerEdge compute or storage node in an existing cluster in the Dell EMC Ready Bundle for Red Hat OpenStack Platform Release 10.0.1.
For a summary of the Dell EMC Ready Bundle for Red Hat OpenStack Platform and all technical resources, please visit our main OpenStack TechCenter page.


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Only a generation ago, quilts were made to keep people warm and provide a use for scraps of fabric.
Now quilts are considered works of art, worthy of exhibits in museums.
Collectors pay thousands of dollars for antique quilts that used to be thought of only as pretty blankets. Historians study the textiles and patterns of this uniquely American art form to help them better understand our heritage.
``I used to think `How can you buy something, cut it up and sew it back together? You`ve got to be crazy,` `` said Patty Trevarthen, president of the Gold Coast Quilter`s Guild. ``I grew up in an era where if you wanted to keep warm you went and bought a blanket. Quilting was not seen as an art form.``
Now Trevarthen and other members of the guild have some of their own work on display in a quilting exhibit at the NCNB Palmetto Gallery in the NCNB bank building, 150 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. The exhibit is being held in conjunction with Boca Festival Days and will continue through Nov. 15.
``Quilting has become a serious art form,`` said Mary Dorst, gallery director and member of the quilters` guild. ``There is sort of a grassroots thing about it for women.``
Sitting around a quilting frame, striving to make the tiniest, most even stitches through two layers of fabric and a layer of batting, and exchanging neighborhood news is part of the image of women on the American frontier.
``I grew up with quilting,`` said Marilyn Dorwart of Delray Beach, a member of the guild. Dorwart was recently chosen as state winner in the national quilt contest held in commemoration of the rededication of the Statue of Liberty.
Each participant in the contest had to design and make a quilt with the themes of liberty, freedom and the American heritage in mind. The winning entries from each state are pictured in a glossy catalog. The quilts will be exhibited throughout the United States for the next three years.


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January 29, 2013 // 11:33 a.m.
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All major browsers fall to researchers.
Streaming tech promises high performance.
Misses Microsoft's $199 target by a mile.
Pledges ultra-low-cost Windows devices.
Improves performance and stability.
Can it succeed where Samsung failed?
"Simple to operate," claims executive.
Compact, low-cost laptop for web warriors.
IE 11 bug-finders get $28K to share.
Security fix unlikely to appear before May.
WebKit losing its allure while Firefox gets Servo.
Takes a leaf from Valve's Steam book.
Popular cloud-based RSS reader on death row.
Zero-days found in all major browsers bar Safari.
Joins Twitter, Facebook and Apple in victim list.
Bad implementation leaves data at risk.
Out-of-cycle patches to plug zero-day holes.
Releases temporary fix ahead of official patch.
Security flaw prompts update re-think.
No patch planned, says Microsoft.
Ne'er-do-wells with deep pockets can apply now.
If you value the security of your system, update now.
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I noticed in todays newspaper that more and more thirty somethings are suffering from mid-life crises.
I don't get it.
Six months ago now I was made redundant from my job working for a local authority. To face the prospect of being out of work for the first time since leaving college was, I suppose, quite frightening.
I worried how would the bills get paid and would I lose all of my self worth? In reality walking out of work on my final day with no new job to go to was a terrifying prospect.
And yet, still out of work, something marvellous has happened since that day.
The past six months have been, without question, the best of my life and the reason is simple. I have realised the mind-blowing importance of my family, friends and community.
For the first time I have got to spend a lot of time with my children and you know what? They are wonderful.
Whether it has been watching my eldest son starting to cycle to school on his own, or helping my daughter with her homework and her pride when she gets a 'well done' from her teacher or enjoying the chats with my youngest when I put him to bed at night. It is all amazing.
I went in to my sons class recently to pick him up at the end of the day. He and his classmates had been doing a piece of work about the person they admire most and Regan had done his work about me. To say I welled up is somewhat of an understatement, but would he have done the same piece before I started spending so much time with him? I doubt it.
Spending more time with my wife, Clare, has also been reinvigorating and I have no doubt has lead to us having a much more fulfilling, loving and happy marriage. Clare has recently started a new, and demanding, job and the time I have spent at home as given me the opportunity to support her as much as she deserves and I am more than content to do this.
Likewise, for the first time ever we got to spend the whole of the long summer holidays as a family. It is true that we didn't go on any expensive holidays this year (a mobile home in The Netherlands on a very cold Easter was our substitute for a summer holiday) but the time we spent on day trips, picnics and visiting stately homes more than made up for that.
My time away from a rat-race job has also given me the chance to realise what a contribution we can make in our local communities. I have been lucky enough to help out at a couple of local schools in one capacity or another and seeing the difference a person can make there easily makes up for the terror of being out of work.
As for the future, who knows? Like anyone else we continue to worry about paying bills but what I do know for certain is this. These months out of work have been ones that I can happily say I will never forget.
Anyway, now back to the job search. I have to get a job if for no other reason that we did mention to the children that we would take them to Disneyworld when I got one. The only problem is that my youngest is now asking me at least five times a day 'Have you got that job yet Daddy?'
So as to those who say mid-life crises are on the up I say make the most of those people and things that are under your nose. They are more valuable than you can ever imagine.


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On our recent trip to Seattle, my Mom brought along my childhood photo album and gave it to me. I was flipping through it with the boys today and noticing how much Porter and Luke look like me when I was a kid. At least I think so. Walker, not so much. Tell me what you think.
This is me about 8 months old.
This is me at 1 year
Apparently my drinking habit started early.
This is me at 2 years.
This is me at 5 years.
Don't be sad Walker, you look more like your Mom, and she's definitely cuter than me. Sorry, Luke & Porter, you're stuck with it.
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I found this raccoon by Tula Pink in John Lewis but decided at nearly £14 a metre it was too expensive for me to potentially mess up. BUT I couldn't stop thinking about it and when we planned the Dolly Clackett sewing bee I decided that with Roisin to hand I wouldn't be able to screw it up so I took the plunge. I wanted the first dress I made to be special and I am so proud of how it turned out.
I apologise in advance if I end up making the Emery dress over and over and not much else! It is honestly my dream dress. The bodice fits like a glove, the skirt is nice and full and I can add sleeves any length I want. A nipped in waist and full skirt is the most flattering silhouette on me and I no longer have to struggle to find dresses that fit the bill.
Pattern: Emery by Christine Haynes
Just look how cute my shoes are!! I bloody loved Clarks anyway but this collaboration with Orla Kiely is on a whole other level. The platform shoes are totally amazing but unfortunately too tall for me so I went for the cute Milly Mary Jane's in cream. They are going to look fab come summer with a pretty little frock, I am on the hunt for the perfect fabric to show them off. I really, really need the red ones too!


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Having been a recipient of many job openings for the past few years, there is no doubt that phlebotomy is one of the fastest-growing careers today. This has perhaps reached the radar of many students, which is why there is an observed increase in the number of enrolees yearly. A phlebotomy technician is the one tasked to get blood samples from sufferers through safe and proper blood collection methods in which these samples are delivered to the laboratory for screening. Due to the potential risks involved, every technician is anticipated to carry out the process in the most exact and safest possible way. Accredited phlebotomy training programs are very helpful in creating students into becoming highly-skilled and highly capable, and there's a need for technicians such as these to be employed to get the job done properly.
So as to keep the quality services of medical professionals just like phlebotomists, every phlebotomy training program is envisioned to teach first-class knowledge and produce highly- skilled and capable individuals to perform the job. But before enrolling in a course, know your own purpose first whether it is for certification or for a degree. For those thinking of getting a license, there are many courses readily available which cover classroom sessions on basic and advanced phlebotomy concepts while there are also hands-on exercises that will test the set of skills you have. There can be certifying bodies in place necessitating the prospective training hours, and in Raleigh, it typically is between 12 to 50 weeks. Upon completion, students must pass a licensing exam in order to get certified and enjoy the benefits surrounding it.
For a degree program, training usually entails two years of learning and training advanced phlebotomy, even branching out to other medical fields as well. Having a diploma assures students that they will never run out of employment opportunities because of such strong credentials they have. Rate will improve greatly and it will then be easy for you to shift to a different profession as you please.
Finding a phlebotomy program is feasible through a lot of institutions just like community universities, vocational schools, and private training facilities. Online training centers are even available if you ever seek quality and ease at the same time. Schools must be accredited by a certifying body before being able to prepare you for certification. The National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), The Association of Phlebotomy Technicians (APT), and American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) are samples of certifying bodies which give certification to successful applicants. With the inclusion of books, clinical fees, along with other add-ons, training costs for 12 weeks usually reach around $1,000 in Raleigh.
Contrary to other medical professions, the practice of phlebotomy doesn't actually require a license. In order to keep their medical standards in one piece, North Carolina only permits those who are certified to be employed in a phlebotomy position. Raleigh is among those who have large number of job positions in the phlebotomy field, and this is the place where your license is most helpful in gaining advantage over other hopefuls. This will be some sort of verification of how ready you are as a phlebotomist, so improving your offer to better career options. Before you realize it, you'll be bombarded with so much better employment offers that not everybody gets to encounter.


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Computer History: Going Down Memory Lane
Do you love the convenience that computers offer? If you do, you might want to know how and when the ingenious machines came to be. Just like any other invention, the first computer was developed to meet the needs of a select group of society. However, the machine that Charles Babbage invented back in 1822 is parallel to the PCs we have today. It was an analytical engine, only meant for solving number problems. But, unlike today's advanced computers, it did not have the capability of sending emails and browsing. Over the years, the computer has been evolving. Let's look at major developments in computer history.
The 1800s to 1930s: Ancient mechanical computers
As mentioned earlier, Babbage was the first person to come up with a computer-like machine. In this era, three mechanical computers were formed including difference engine no.1, analytical engine, and the difference engine no.2. While not completed during Charles' lifetime, the engine's design inspired later models.
The 1930s: Electro-Mechanical computers
These had some similarities with the modern computers. They used relays and vacuum tubes. The 1930s differential analyzer used mechanical internals; however, it utilized electric motors as a source of power. One fascinating point about these devices is that they were either digital or analog, including the Complex Number Calculator, which was intelligently developed by George Stibitz.
The 1940s: The era of electronic computers
These form the third bunch of machines in computer history. The electronic computers came about when World War II was at its peak. Their main objective was to decrypt codes used by Germans during the war. It used paper tape and vacuum tubes. It was also able to perform some basic logical functions such as yes/no and true/false. The Colossus and the Baby were some of the computers in this age. They were the first to use Random Access Memory and other features including punch cards, patch cables as well as switches.
The 1950s: Commercial computers
In the previous years of computer history, the early computers only concentrated on solving mathematical, scientific and defense problems. The commercial computers optimized business operations such as accounting and banking. UNIVAC was the first commercial computer produced in the USA. Still in the same era, IBM computers were developed.
The mid-1950s: Transistor Computers
In this stage, vacuum tubes gave way to transistors. At the same time, the computers became smaller. They also used less power, were quieter and produced less heat.
The 1960s: The microprocessor and microchip
The development of the microchip is among the most important advancements in computer technology. The microchip further reduced the size of the computer, making it useful both in businesses and in homes.
The 1970s to 1990s: Personal computers
Personal computers were first developed in the 80s all the way to the 90s when the first notebooks start production. Minute integrated circuits characterize the personal computer.
The 2000s: The inception of mobile computing
Today, computing has gone a notch higher. With your smartphone, you can run all the operations your PC can. This has made the accessibility of information easier and less costly.
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Freeriding on the Hochkönig - Pure freedom
Powder snow and glistening deep snow slopes
Freeriding is more than just a sport, it is a feeling of unlimited freedom. More and more often, skiers and snowboarders are heading out into the wilderness in search of unprepared slopes where there are no limits - aside from your individual ability level.
Powder and glistening deep snow slopes: the Hochkönig ski region has much to offer when it comes to freeriding. The Aberg is a freeriding hotspot that attracts skiers with numerous ski routes. Perfect for an active winter vacation and adventure!
The Hochkönig ski region is equipped with RECCO secure system.
Freeriding takes place away from the slopes and comes with its own natural dangers. You have to take into consideration such things as avalanche alert levels, exposure, slope gradient, snow cover, and emergency equipment. In classic ski areas, information for freeriders is in short supply. Not so in the Hochkönig ski region. Find out about the most popular freeride routes on the mountain and the up-to-date avalanche risk at the freeride info point at the summit station of the Aberg gondola. With the help of the built-in avalanche beacon checker, you can make sure that your avalanche transceiver is working. Safety is thus guaranteed while you are out and about.
Ski routes are routes for freeriders that are marked but not prepared. They are checked for avalanche danger and are accordingly approved or not.
The following ski routes can be found in the Hochkönig region:
- Perme ski route: slope no. 12, start: summit station of the Abergalm lift
- Grießbachhütte ski route: slope no. 17, start: summit station of the Abergalm lift
- Schreinerloch ski route: slope no. 20, start: summit station of the Abergalm lift
- Fasching-Hochmais ski route: connection from the Fasching lifts to the Hochmais lift in Hinterthal
- Sonnleiten-Hochmais ski route: connection from the Sonnleiten lift to the Hochmais lift in Hinterthal
- Fellersbach ski route
- Knappensteig (Hochkeil - Bischofshofen)
On the DYNAFIT ski touring trail on the Hochkeil in Mühlbach, beginners will receive tips for correct technique for the ascent and pointers for proper conduct in open terrain. A wonderful panorama awaits you after an hour's ascent.
The ski run then follows either via the prepared natural snow slopes or one of the Salewa ski routes through the deep snow. Once you have skied down, you have the opportunity to practice on a search field with an avalanche transceiver.
A maximum Freeride day: 53 kilometres, 1,000 metre ascent and 4,000 metre descent. All this with hired Freeride equipment and a professional guide. For most of the ascents a lift can be taken. At the end of the day you will be given a personal video in rememberance of this day and there will be a cosy dinner at the Scheppalalm.
The guides at the Markus Hirnböck Alpine Ski School or rather Florian Jaccard at the BACK-COUNTRY will show you the most secret runs and will find the best snow for you. You will also learn the latest about risk management, equipment, and rescue.
Of course, you will also receive tips and learn tricks to help you perfect your technique in the powder snow.
Also included: training with emergency equipment!
The freeride info point on the Aberg will help with decision making and risk analysis.
When: every Tuesday Price: € 85 per person Meeting point: at 9:30 am in the Hintermoos/Intersport ski center
Included is a tour with a mountain and ski guide and emergency equipment. Everyone will also receive a risk checklist.
Information and booking:
Maria Alm Alpine Ski School
Tel.: +43 (0) 664 4411206 | firstname.lastname@example.com
Florian Jaccard
Tel.: +43 664 6472999 | email@example.com