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Introvertigo is the "dizziness and disorientation felt by an introvert after spending more than 5 minutes with an extrovert". It's also the name of the latest album by South African blues-rock guitarist Dan Patlansky.
Due for release in the UK on 6 May 2016, the follow-up to 2015's 'Dear Silence Thieves' will be accompanied by extensive touring. Patlansky will be special guest on King King's national tour in May before heading out on his own headline trek the following month, which includes a stop in London.
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Anton Yelchin, RIP
(above, Anton Yelchin in the Star Trek film series, (c) Paramount)
Totally shocked to hear this evening that we lost Anton Yelchin at the age of only 27, in a freak car accident. Best known for playing the youthful Mr Chekov in the rebooted Star Trek films, Yelchin had appeared in, or lent his voice talent to a number of others geek-friendly productions such as Terminator Salvation or voicing a character in the Aardman animated film Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists as well as a number of pretty cool Indy film appearances (I thought he was terrific in Jarmusch's Only Lovers Left Alive). He should have had many more works to let us watch him continue to grow as an actor. This tragic event comes just a few weeks ahead of the third new Star Trek film hitting cinemas; I imagine for many fans the viewing of that new film will now be somewhat coloured.
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I can't believe that today was Camden's last day of Kindergarten. Where did the year go? It sure flew by! He is growing up way too fast! Anyone else just want to stop the clock for awhile?
This first year at our neighborhood public school was a mixed bag. The school itself is a good one. They have amazing parental participation, high academic performance and seem to have all the little bells and whistles you can hope for. Those things are great but really the majority of your school experience (at least at this level) is very teacher dependent. Although I truly did enjoy Camden's teacher as a person, I came away from the year with disappointment. I know that no school or teacher is perfect. But I hoped that Camden's first year would be a positive one as it is just the beginning to many, many years of school. Unfortunately, he didn't love school and couldn't wait for it to end. Perhaps, even with an outstanding teacher, he would still be one of those boys that are just not a big fan of school. Hard to know. But I do think that school's in general do a disservice to young boys. But let's not get started down that road. Anyway, we are praying that First Grade will be different.
Fortunately, the last day of school was all about fun. The kids had a great time doing all sorts of water games, bubbles etc.
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International Insights: David "Bam Bam" Bramlette
Bam Bam (Dave Bramlette) is a former Special Forces Ranger and is a current daredevil. He travels all over the world so he can fly in the air. He's lived in Europe, skydived in Kenya, wind tunnels in Russia, Paragliding in Peru. That's just in the past year or so...
Bam Bam lives life on the edge. He has a raw and passionate way of living. He is both sides of the coin. He almost always lives in the moment, yet thinks long term. His view on travel and goals are worth taking notes on. Enjoy this fervent and informing interview.
Name: David "Bam Bam" Bramlette
Originally From: Chicago, USA
Currently In: Anywhere I lay my head haha
Occupation: Future student/Volunteer at breeding center in Galapagos Islands/No idea because it changes month to month
Increase Freedom (IF) - Tell me about yourself:
David "Bam Bam" Bramlette (BB) - Well, if I had to describe myself in certain words they would all have to be contradictory. How are you supposed to describe yourself as a human being? We're walking contradictions. I have been a warrior and I've kept the peace. I am a creative and I am destructive.
I am reckless (or spontaneous depending on your outlook on life and I am careful, thoughtful, and practiced. I practically burn my money to have a good time, yet I have a good-sized nest egg waiting for me when I'm old and crushing beers in my rocking chair on the front porch somewhere unknown. I'm a lover, but never more than just for a few days at a time.
My point is how the fuck do you answer a question like that? YOU ARE NOT YOUR FUCKING KHAKIS. That's a fight club reference if you didn't catch it.
IF - What's the coolest place or experience you've been that you didn't get a picture of?
BB - Wow, you know that's a real hard question you know? On the one hand, a picture is definitely worth a thousand words. But on the other hand, when you're in a moment, sometimes it just is totally inappropriate to pick up your cell phone and snap those pictures. It's a very fine line. I'm a firm believer in enjoying the moment or maybe I'm just a little camera shy. But me personally, I fucking hate "posing" for shots.
I think shots should be authentic and correct for the moment. My favorite pictures have always been action shots. Whether it's from a Go-Pro and I'm flying 1 meter off the deck in my wing-suit and I'm going 200 kph or I've got two forty ounce beers taped to my hand feeding one of them to my buddy who is wearing nothing by a candy string G-string. Both are good.
My favorite shots are never the - OK guys let's go stand by this crap because its what were supposes to do when we visit "X" place. Also, people take too many photos. And of course, they never get looked at. It's like people can't just fucking Cahill and enjoy the moment. Look at this beautiful sunset - I'm going to watch it through my cell phone camera because otherwise I'd be too uncomfortable with myself and my own consciousness.
But to actually answer your question - I do not have any. I live completely in the moment. I mean I'm sure there were times in my life where I was like "fuck I wish I had captured that", but I sure as hell can't think of any off the top of my head. The past is THE PAST, let that shit go, yo.
IF - What was the last gift you gave and to who?
BB - The last gift I gave was some nice shirts to a friend of mine. She was just hired for some big deal and it was the beginning of her getting her foot in the door. I had them shipped to her house as a surprise. But that all kind of just fell to the side, long distance is no bueno. I also like to buy flowers randomly for girls I'm interested in. Not sure if that makes me a player or whatever. But if I enjoy talking to her, I'll send her flowers. Because? Because why not?
People deserve nice random shit sometimes, Haha. I do what feels good for me. It's all selfish really. I sometimes do nice shit for other people because it makes me feel good. Honestly, not really doing it out of the kindness of my heart. I think if people acted on what makes them feel GOOD, then people would be a lot happier.
Obviously, that doesn't include hurting other people. If you do bad shit, bad shit is going to happen to you. So, don't do bad shit. Simple principle. Killing isn't necessarily bad either. Some people just need a firing squad for the universal health of all of humanity.
IF - If you could unite the entire country with one mission for the next 5-10 years, what would it be?
BB - Dude, that one is soooooo easy. COLONIZE MARS. We need to become interplanetary species (and subsequently an interstellar species) in order to keep this gravy train going. If we keep going at this rate of burning fossil fuels and the on-going nuclear proliferation of weapons, its really only a matter of time until we ruin this planet and are all dead. I mean maybe that would be a good thing. Maybe were all just some fucking mold on bread that needs to be cut off so the rest of loaf is still good to eat.
Colonizing Mars is the first step to solving the population crisis that nobody seems to want to discuss and the drain on our natural resources. They say that there's more natural resources in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter than the Earth, like many times over. LET'S GO GET THAT SHIT. We need to get off this rock. Would you take all your money and invest it into ONE STOCK? No, YOU GOTTA DIVERSIFY YOUR PORTFOLIO. That's what we gotta do.
Diversify our portfolio as an interstellar species. Not to mention... Who doesn't want to see if there's other intelligent life out there??? You know, or we could just keep sucking down fossil fuels like our grand parents smoking cigarettes while they breast fed our parents. Remember! The experts said there was nothing harmful about cigarettes too!
IF - What do you think about when it's most quiet in your day?
BB - Usually, I'm thinking about what is coming next. I'm never really dormant. Even when I'm in off mode, I'm usually planning/dreaming of something that has a higher chance of getting hurt or killed than your average normal human activity. We're animals. Some of us are on the eternal hunt.
IF - What is the quote you try to live your life by?
BB - "Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees."
I will put a bullet in my own head before I ever bow down or surrender to anybody. Let Trump burn down Congress and seize emergency powers. I have been praying my whole life to fight the good fight.
IF - Name your top 3 Bucket-list items:
1. Tour from California to the southern tip of Argentina, then back up the other side. Motorbike possibly.
2. Cross-country paragliding trip in central Asia
3. Become a free-flying wing tunnel god
IF - What's the thought process when you make life-changing decisions?
BB - Thought process? hahaha. I guess I just pick a long-term goal and then do whatever I have to do to accomplish that. You make that long-term goal and then there are a hundred 25 meter targets in order to get the 600 meter target. Eventually, all those little things you did add up to something great. I can relate it to base jumping.
Everybody sees the proxy wing-suit videos on YouTube think those people are crazy, buuuuut it's not quite like that. What you don't see is how many skydives that pilot has, or how many times he's flown that particular wing or how many times he's flown that base jump, but much higher above the line to scout it. It's all 25 meter targets so he's well practiced when he shoots out to 600.
IF - If you could implant one simple idea into the brain of anyone that meets you, what is it?
BB - Don't be a dick.
IF - You're stranded on an island and you don't know if you'll get rescued. You find a box with 2 books in it, what two books do you hope to find in the package and why?
A: The Bible - the pages are thin so they probably make great kindling
B: Probably some survival guide haha.
IF - What's your favorite travel memory?
BB - Aw man. Probably Kenya. Skydive Diani December Boogie 2016. So many good times. Nothing but jumping and partying. Anything goes... Riding on top of buses and breaking my shoulder. Wrestling matches on top of the bus. Riding on mopeds with drunk Africans, great times with my friend who's dead now. But that's base jumping. We party hard because we know some of us won't be here next year.
IF - What is one thing most people get wrong about you until they really know you?
BB - I think some people think I'm lazy and indifferent. But the truth is, I don't get wrapped up in the bullshit that other people seem to cling on to. I don't value something based on what other people value. I care about what I chose to care about. And fuck the rest.
IF - Travel accessory you take everywhere you go:
BB - BASE rig or skydive rig or paraglider or speed wing or tunnel suit
IF - You win two 1st-Class tickets to anywhere in the world, where do you go and with who?
BB - SE Asia. Anybody who wants to come. Or sell the other ticket and party like a rock star
IF - What is the pivotal moment in your life that you're most grateful for?
BB - This may surprise people, BUT joining the army. It was a really good move for me. The Rangers and SF [Special Forces] challenged me enough to keep me focused otherwise I probably would have been in trouble with the law or just been wandering aimlessly like a lost puppy. The army gave me a purpose, comradery, a steady paycheck, and a place to exercise the violence that is in me.
IF - You find a magic lamp, what are your first 2 wishes?
1. To have joined the Rangers about one year before 9/11 instead of when shit was winding down in 2008
2. Or that I was born 500 or 1000 years in the future when the space exploration age is beginning. I want to be on the equivalent of a Marco Polo or Columbus style expedition.... but to space.
IF - At age 75, what do you want to look back on that you're most proud of?
BB - Will probably be dead
IF - If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
BB - Dolphin. Those dudes are always having fun. And they have sex for pleasure. And they're hanging with 200 of their best friends swimming around eating fish all day doing flippy-doos. Sign me up, yo.
IF - What's your favorite travel app?
BB - Facebook
IF - What is the best life advice you would like to share with people?
BB - Chose a path. Run with it. And if you decide you don't want to do that anymore, get off that path and get on a new one. Rinse and repeat. Stagnation is death. Always change. Always evolve.
IF - What is the best travel advice you would like to share with people?
BB - Don't things in advance unless you have to. For example, I'm in South America right now. I stopped buying plane tickets when I was here. I'm taking buses. Not only is it cheaper, but I'm not locked in to certain itineraries anymore. If I want to stay and surf I can do it. If I feel the urge to run, I can. I like to have the freedom to be able to move. Some of the buses here are really nice. Some are hell on earth.
IF - What world problem would you like solved right now?
BB - Overpopulation. By colonizing Mars.


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[ http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-616?page=all ] Suresh Thalamati updated DERBY-616: ----------------------------------- Attachment: derby-616.diff DERBY-616: -- Added a missing privileged blocks for I/O call in StreamFileContainer.java , this class is used by the sort during index creation ..etc. -- Enabled some of the tests which were not running under security manager earlier because of this bug to run by default with security manager. -- removed the additional permissions from the derby test policy file that were added earlier to avoid this bug for some test cases. TESTS : derbyall test suite passed on Windows XP/JDK142/ with sane classes directory and insane jars. It would be great if some can review and commit this patch. svn stat: M java\engine\org\apache\derby\impl\store\raw\data\StreamFileContainer.java M java\testing\org\apache\derbyTesting\functionTests\tests\lang\compressTable_app.properties M java\testing\org\apache\derbyTesting\functionTests\tests\lang\authorize_app.properties M java\testing\org\apache\derbyTesting\functionTests\tests\lang\wisconsin_app.properties M java\testing\org\apache\derbyTesting\functionTests\tests\lang\syscat_app.properties M java\testing\org\apache\derbyTesting\functionTests\tests\store\holdCursorExternalSortJDBC30_app.properties M java\testing\org\apache\derbyTesting\functionTests\tests\store\access_app.properties M java\testing\org\apache\derbyTesting\functionTests\tests\store\testsqldecimal_app.properties M java\testing\org\apache\derbyTesting\functionTests\util\derby_tests.policy > create index can fail under the SecurityManager when trying to access files in the tmp folder of a database > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: DERBY-616 > URL: http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-616 > Project: Derby > Type: Bug > Components: Store > Versions: 10.0.2.1, 10.1.1.0, 10.2.0.0 > Reporter: Daniel John Debrunner > Assignee: Suresh Thalamati > Priority: Critical > Attachments: derby-616.diff > > Seen in tests lang/wisconsin.sql and jdbcapi/maxfieldsize.java when running with the network server and the new security policy file that grants permisions on a per-jar basis. Unless permission is given to the network serve code (since it is in the stack) to access temp files in the database the test will fail. > permission java.io.FilePermission "${derby.system.home}${/}wombat${/}tmp${/}-", "read, write, delete"; > Most likely the temp files are being accessed in without a privileged block. > Easy to reproduce once the new policy file changes are checked in (see http://wiki.apache.org/db-derby/SecurityManagerTesting) by removing the permission in the derby_tests.policy file and running these tests using the jar files. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/Administrators.jspa - For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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The only people left debating who will be the 2016 Republican nominee for president are professional politicians and the pundits they serve.
Actual voters? They have spoken. And moved on.
Real estate mogul Donald J. Trump walked away with five of five primary contests Tuesday night. For any other nominee in any other year, this kind of performance by the overwhelming front-runner would put the race to bed.
Mr. Trump is beating his nearest rival by more than three million in the popular vote and four hundred in the race for delegates.
"I consider myself the presumptive nominee," Mr. Trump said Tuesday night.
Judging by the night's results, voters do, too.
Before Mr. Trump's massive win in New York earlier this month, he had not been able to crack 50 percent in a three-way race. This is partly because the contest began with 17 candidates. But it is also because Mr. Trump had failed to coalesce Republican primary voters behind him.
In New York, he earned a whopping 60 percent of the vote. He beat his nearest rival by a staggering 35 points.
But that is his home state, detractors said. Okay, still way better than Ted Cruz did in Texas (44 percent). Or John Kasich in Ohio (47 percent). Or, Marco Rubio did in Florida (27 percent, lost to Mr. Trump by 19 points). None of Mr. Trump's rivals could break the 50 percent threshold even in their own home state.
Then this week, Mr. Trump registered five wins, each breaking through the 50 percent barrier. In Delaware and Rhode Island, Mr. Trump broke 60 percent. In Pennsylvania, he scored an impressive 57 percent.
If he were a regular politician and not such a profound threat to the entire political system, pundits would call these "landslides."
Again, the professional politicians and pundits dismiss these victories. They argue that since they were all in northeast states that Republicans have not won in a general election in 35 years they somehow do not count.
Anticipating this week's embarrassing rout, the establishment had already begun moving the goal posts yet again. Now, they say, Mr. Trump must win Indiana to prove he can be the nominee.
Just as he had to win New Hampshire. Then South Carolina. Then Florida. Then New York.
He won them all.
Voters, meanwhile, have moved on. Many who were initially put off by Donald Trump have either gotten onto the Trump Train, or tuned out.
Turnout numbers show that those who have tuned out have been more than comfortably replaced by new voters or people who long ago gave up on politics.
A new poll shows Republican voters are warming to him, breaking through the 50-percent barrier for the first time. People are getting used to the notion of an unconventional rabble-rouser as the party's nominee.
But the pundits and politicians are still not on board. Yet again, they refuse to see the obvious. What a surprise.
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Stuffing is definitely one of our favorite parts of Thanksgiving, but it is also a conveniently simple and comforting side dish any time during the year that is easy to make vegetarian for non-meat-eaters. If serving with turkey, feel free cook the stuffing as directed below or cook it inside the turkey.
What You'll Need
- 2 loaves dry bread (whole grain, cut into 1" cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups onion (finely chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 large garlic clove (finely chopped)
- 2 cups turkey broth (or chicken or vegetable broth)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper (to taste
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free soy margarine (cut into small pieces)
How to Make It
- Preheat the oven to 325 F. Lightly oil a 9" x 13" casserole dish or two shallow gratin dishes. Place the cubed bread into a medium-sized mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil, adding the onion, celery, and garlic once hot. Cook, stirring frequently until the onion is translucent and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Mix the eggs, broth, and seasonings into the bread cubes until the mixture is moist, adding additional broth or water if necessary. (Note: mixture should not be mushy.) Add the onion mixture, stirring until the vegetables are evenly distributed.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot the top with the pieces of soy margarine. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes more, or until mixture is browned. Serve warm.
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As indicated ADECANA in a press release, Management of navarre still loaded in the hunters responsibility of the conservation of the red-legged partridge, and now to be able to hunt more than two days will require them to actions of improvement of the habitat correspond to the Management.
As a novelty in the order of vedas it has been established that societies of hunters proving to have worked in recent years on effective measures of improvement of the habitat of the partridge, as the bands without harvest or fallow, the crops and/or brush clearing for the improvement of this species, have been accredited to have worked actively in the control of predators, and have been presented in recent years, some calendars hunting appropriate to the natural populations available in the limited.
Jesus Irazola, secretary of ADECANA and representative of this association on the Advisory Committee of Hunting, don't you agree that if you want to hunt more than two days is available as a condition sine qua non of the companies have to meet these three conditions. The Administration through their studies, and to the hunters we are very clear that the problem of the partridge is not the hunting, but the deterioration of their habitat. What if the management of the habitats it is up to the Government of Navarra, for which Environment to load exclusively on hunters something that should be done by Administration?
Irazola indicates: "We have been twenty years of management plans for hunting and have not served for nothing, as they only serve to count the animals and to spend uselessly much money to the societies of hunters. The gradual decrease of the partridge is known that is determined by the change of habitat. From ADECANA we come requesting for many years that the management plans for hunting are comprehensive, including hunting, agriculture, cattle ranching, forest management, etc.".
This experienced hunter, says that the POC serves only if they improved the habitat. "Societies only we are the owners of the potentials that we are awarded, but the owners of the lands which are usually the councils, along with environment are the ones that have the power to real improvement. On the other hand the hunters, we are not the owners of these lands, and we can only do what we let them, and above all with our money and manpower". Jesus gives two examples that could work: a municipality can require in the lease of communal practice of environmental measures favourable to the fauna, such as forcing to leave bands without harvesting, to promote brush clearing, etc, or the Government of Navarre could do much more to that collection is made with a greater respect for the environment, or demanding a greater control of the econdicionalidad that promotes the CAP.
The partridge will disappear the day you stop hunting
The secretary of ADECANA affirms categorical: "The partridge will disappear the day that you will stop hunting. If the Administration continues to focus solely on limiting the hunting of quail, will decrease the partners of the limited and, with it, the contributions and volunteer labor of the societies and, therefore, works in favor of the partridge and of the habitat".
Floren Markina, phd in Biological Sciences and manager of Aran Navarra Environmental Services and specialist management plans for hunting, nor agree with the management that is doing to the habitats of the species of the steppe.
Floren indicates that the hardness of the terrain on which develops the hunting of the partridge, the progressive matorralización of the slopes and a high average age of the hunters, "significantly hampers the hunting of the red-legged partridge, in many bounded navarre, so that the pressure exerted on the population is minimal, regardless of the days of hunting that are raised each season, being more effective and rational to establish a quota of catches by season that a limitation of the days of hunting".
In its consideration, the issues surrounding the red-legged partridge in Navarra, in general, "is based on a progressive loss of habitat through the transformation of the traditional uses of the field (agriculture and livestock, mainly), influencing little, or very little, the hunting pressures on the species. See the case of bounded who have opted for the closed species, and are continuing to lose population at the same rate, that before the close of their use".
To understand this force, the current system of limiting zonalmente the achievement hunting of the lands, constitutes a great grievance comparison with those who, each year, work for the recovery of the habitat for the species and for the conservation of the natural environment, suffering from these, therefore, identical limitations that the terrain where the management is virtually little or no.


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Five men have been arrested in connection the death of a 29-year-old heroin user from Leicestershire, England, who died after being infected with anthrax.
The arrests, police told the BBC, were part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Tom Forbes, who died on August 26 after using heroin that was tainted with anthrax.
Most recently, a 45-year-old man from New Yorkshire was arrested and is still in custody, according to the BBC. Four Loughborough men had already taken into custody and questioned. They were released on police bail.
Police officials told the BBC that they are still waiting on the final results of an autopsy performed on Forbes' body.
The Forbes case marks the fourth time since February that anthrax has been detected in a heroin user in England.
From December 2009 to May of this year, there were 39 confirmed cases of anthrax in Scotland heroin users. Of those cases, 12 resulted in deaths.
Officials say there is no way to tell whether or not the drug is contaminated and that heroin users run the risk of contracting anthrax whether they inject or smoke the drug. Anthrax symptoms for users who smoke the drug include flu symptoms, difficulty breathing and nausea, health officials told the BBC.
The symptoms for heroin users who inject the drug are more severe and include swelling and redness near the injection site, which can turn into an abscess. Other symptoms include nausea and severe headaches.
The onset of symptoms can occur anywhere between one to seven days after infection. If the infection is to be treated successfully, prompt action is required.
Health officials are also asking heroin users to stop taking the drug and to seek treatment immediately.
Five men arrested in connection with heroin anthrax death
Five men have been arrested in connection the death of a 29-year-old heroin user from Leicestershire, England, who died after being infected with anthrax.


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Last night I stayed at The Falkirk Wheel. What an incredible piece of engineering. It took me a couple of hours to work out that the canal boats were actually lifted onto the Union Canal from the Forth & Clyde - yes I am a bit thick when it comes to engineering. It was £10 to stay overnight in the car park and there were four or five other vans there.
The drive was much more relaxing today despite being rather curly at times. I seemed to be following Graham's route to John O'Groats which was rather lovely. The road wound its way up through Glen Coe and the scenery was magnificent. Unfortunately as I was driving I couldn't take any photos.


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Definition of breeding
- she had her breeding at my father's charge
- —William Shakespeare
She became involved in the breeding of sled dogs.
His politeness shows good breeding.
a person who lacks breeding
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14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1See Words from the same year
ancestry, birth, blood, bloodline, descent, extraction, family tree, genealogy, line, lineage, origin, parentage, pedigree, stock, strain;
: the process by which young animals, birds, etc., are produced by their parents
: the activity of keeping and caring for animals or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind
: the way a person was taught in childhood to behave : good manners that come from being raised correctly
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Row House Co-Founder, Eric Von Frohlich, and Fitness Instructor, Gretchen Raddatz, are teaming up to give you a full afternoon of exercise! Join us on Sunday, October 5th from 1-5PM at Row House and EVF Columbus Circle. Click this link, and go to the 10/5 Workout Camp tab to reserve a spot for this exercise event.
The entire afternoon will have you working out - and is suitable for any level and any age. You can expect energetic, fast‐paced, and challenging classes in a safe and inspiring environment. By incorporating some of the newest trends in training (Rowing) with proven techniques (Conditioning and Strength), the overall experience is a highly effective alternative or a complement to your exercise regime.
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TENCH - Tinca Tinca
The Tench is a hard fighting fish that gives exceptional sport during the months of summer. Prior to the 1970's a fish of 7lb was considered the catch of a lifetime. However, as the popularity of Carp fishing has grown, so has the weight of the Tench, taking advantage of the Carp angler's boilies. Fish of 7lb are regularly banked during the course of a season and it is, therefore, now considered the specimen weight amongst the angling community.
Tench have a short, thickset body and paddle-like fins with round edges. The mouth of the Tench is turned down, with thick rubbery lips that have two barbels, one at each corner. This is a telltale sign that the Tench is primarily a bottom feeder. The colouring of the Tench can vary from a deep bronze to olive green, depending on the type of water that it is taken from. The flanks are a lighter shade and adorned with tiny scales, well embedded within the skin. The eyes are small relative to the size of the Tench, with bright red irises. The body is covered in a thick mucous which gives the fish both a satin texture and look on the bank.
BRITISH RECORD - 15lb 3oz - Caught by Darren Ward from Sheepwalk Lake, Shepperton, Middlesex, 2001.
1lb - 5lb tench
POLE: Both the Club Korum Elements and CS Series poles are strong enough for tench of this size.
ROD: Club Korum and CS Series float and feeder rods are perfect for small, hard fighting tench on commercial venues. The softer action prevents hookpulls and is ideally suited to tenching. The rods are also made for casting out smaller floats and feeders, so will be very easy to use.
REEL: The Club Korum and CS Series reels are small and light, great when catching lots of tench on the float and feeder.
LINE: Use a 4lb main line to help absorb the lunges of bigger tench and use at least a 4lb breaking strain hooklink.
HOOKS: A size 18 will be okay for smaller tench, but use a 16 when fishing tight to islands or overhanging trees, to prevent losing bigger fish.
TACTICS: Try a small open end feeder filled with groundbait and maggots, using a maggot hookbait. If float fishing with rod or pole, casters and small pellets are a great option.
6lb-15lb tench
ROD: Korum Neoteric XS rods are perfect for anglers seeking specimen tench. The 12ft Twin Top will suit anglers using a bite alarm static approach, whilst the Multi Quiver will suit feeder fishermen. Both the 11ft and 13ft Power Float rods will tame big tench when waggler fishing.
REEL: The CS Series reel is great for float fishing for tench, but the KXi Freespin and KZ-R Mini Pit are more suitable for fishing larger venues with a static, multi-rod approach.
LINE: Use an 8lb main line to help absorb the lunges of bigger tench and use at least a 6lb breaking strain hooklink.
HOOKS: A size 16 will be okay in open water, but use a 12 or even a 10 when fishing tight to islands or overhanging trees, to prevent losing bigger fish.
TACTICS: Try Method feeder fishing with a fishmeal groundbait, using fake sweetcorn or a small fruity boilie on a hair rig. If float fishing, hemp and casters are ideal baits, as are small pellets and corn.


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Our team of ophthalmologists are both diagnostic and surgical specialists, allowing them to diagnosis your problem and provide treatment using comprehensive care methods. From professional eye exams to treatment of glaucoma and other diseases, our doctors provide all of the necessary services to ensure the best. We also help correct young people's eyesight by treating strabismus.
Recent years have seen dramatic advances in ophthalmology thanks to technology, but it's the training and our doctors' commitment to providing comprehensive care to each patient that really sets them apart. By continuing their medical education and discovering new methods of treatment, they provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
Our optometrists (ODs) are eye doctors who treat and manage eye-related disease, injuries and disorders of the visual system and refer to our ophthalmologists and sub-specialists for treatment when appropriate. Our optometrist will examine the health of your eyes and if needed prescribe glasses or contact lenses to provide you with the best vision possible. If you are experiencing a change in your vision, a good first step is an examination with one of our outstanding optometrists.
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If you are having difficulty seeing at night because of glare, you may be developing cataracts. Our ophthalmologists are outstanding surgeons who can help you with your condition. While surgery is not always necessary, our doctors will guide you with the appropriate steps for healing. Information on cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) can be found here. For other details on cataracts and what you can expect, please click here. In addition to cataract surgery, our surgeons perform a broad range of surgical interventions including:
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December 08, 2010 08:45 ET
The Company Intends to Continue to Focus Its Exploration, Development and Future Acquisition Efforts on Northern Vietnam During 2011
NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(Marketwire - Dec. 8, 2010) - Strategic Mining Corporation (PINK SHEETS:SMNG) is pleased to provide its shareholders with a review of the company's accomplishments in 2010 and a look ahead to its plans for 2011.
"Our company has built up strong momentum as we head down the final stretch of 2010," said Strategic Mining President Todd Sterck. "Based on the many initiatives we have undertaken, we expect to make further exciting announcements about our progress before the year is over."
Corporate Business Model
Strategic Mining Corporation remains fully committed to its strategy of pursuing rapid growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions of near-term production gold properties. Our approach is to build clusters of mine holdings in close geographic proximity in order to efficiently target known deposits and benefit from economies of scale. Through improvements in mechanization and processing, we seek to quickly increase production levels and generate sustainable corporate value.
Our company is engaged in exploration and development of gold properties in U.S., Africa and Vietnam, with our primary focus being our newly acquired Nat Son gold property in northern Vietnam.
2010 Highlights
Outlook for 2011
Nat Son Gold Property
We look forward to a dynamic and exciting year in 2011. On November 16, 2010, our company completed its acquisition of the Nat Son gold property. Located in Hoa Binh province about 50 kilometers south west of Hanoi, the property and surrounding region were extensively explored by French miners from the 1890s until their expulsion from Vietnam in 1954. From that time, no further exploration was permitted on the site until June 2009, when Strategic Mining's Vietnamese joint-venture partner, Ba Dinh Minerals JSC, of Ho Chi Minh City, secured a mining permit.
Our exploration interest in the property derives from its location in a historic gold-producing region and the presence of, according to consulting geologist Robert D. Marvin's geology and mineralization report, economical gold and silver values in a quartz-arsenopyrite vein system, exposed at surface and within rudimentary underground mine workings. The veins have been examined and studied over a strike length of four kilometres. Additionally, the company has received assay reports from three independent labs and a NI 43-101 report that indicated Nat Son was a "Property of Merit." Based on the available evidence, we believe the company has a unique opportunity to significantly increase gold production at the site through the application of modern equipment and techniques.
Drill Program
To this end, we plan early next year to utilize a state-of-the-art Boart Longyear LF 70 diamond core angular drill rig in our drill program. This will be the first diamond core angular drill rig to operate in Hoa Binh province. The Boart Longyear LF 70 is a modular, lightweight exploration rig designed for drilling in remote locations. Importantly, the rig's angled drilling capacity will enable us to target projected below-surface vein extensions with a high degree of precision. Following the recommendations of the site geology report, our initial drill program will consist of 13 core holes at depths up to 500 meters. This exploration work will represent the first depth testing of the identified ore-bearing veins at Nat Son. Given positive assay results, we plan to initiate mining operations in the second half of 2011.
Strong Vietnamese Government Support
In support of our planned exploration and development efforts at Nat Son, the government of Hoa Binh province has already constructed access roads to the site, installed electrical and water services and built worker accommodations. In further demonstrations of support, the government has granted us special "no tax status" for all imported mining equipment and appointed full-time staff to assist in the importation of our drill rig and other equipment. Advancing into 2011, we anticipate continued strong government backing. Specifically, the People's Committee of Hoa Binh Province has committed to helping us fulfill all other provincial requirements related to the mining property's exploration and development.
Future Acquisitions
Across northern Vietnam, there are numerous prospective gold properties that, like Nat Son, have never been explored or developed using modern technology and processes. In conjunction with our Vietnamese partner, Ba Dinh Minerals, we have benefitted from a privileged, first-mover opportunity to evaluate a number of available properties, and we are currently in various stages of acquisition discussions.
Move to OTC Bulletin Board
On April 30, 2010, Strategic Mining filed a Form 10 with the SEC as part of its planned move from the Pink Sheets to the OTC Bulletin Board. Subsequently, Strategic Mining has responded to the SEC's iterative review process by filing three Form 10 amendments. We initiated the move to the OTC Bulletin Board in order to create increased awareness and confidence in our company, provide improved transparency as a fully reporting company and make it easier for investors to buy and sell the our stock.
You may view all of our Form 10 SEC filings as well as our 10Q and 8K SEC filings on our company website at www.strategicminingcorp.com. We hope to commence trading on the OTC Bulletin Board in the first quarter of 2011.
Todd Sterck, President
Safe Harbor
No assurance can be given that past or similar results of precious metal mining will be indicative of future results. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (The "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding of discussion, the words "pleased," "plan," "confident that," "believe," "expect," or "intent to" and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, general acceptance of the company's products and technologies, competitive factors, the ability to successfully complete additional financing and other risks in the company's SEC reports and filings.
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As more and more men and women struggle to balance work-life pressures, and walk the balance between changing life styles and diet fads, hair loss has become a common problem affecting them. Good hair is a sign of youth and as you prepare to go the extra mile to restore it to its glory , get the facts about the latest in hair therapy – Platelet rich Plasma
PRP contains a rich suspension of activated platelets, and these platelets are the reservoir of multiple growth factors including the ones which signal hair growth as well as increase the blood flow to the scalp. Also the treatments which deliver the PRP into the scalp (microneedling / Dermaroller) also promote blood flow into the scalp, bringing vital nutrients to the hair roots.
PRP is a safe, simple treatment done with the platelets extracted from a sample of your own blood. The platelets are extracted and activated, and this is delivered to the scalp using a combination of microinjections and microneedling(dermarollers)
Usually three to six treatments of PRP are advised, with one month intervals between the sessions. However, treatments are usually customised based on individual needs. Do meet your dermatologist to get an accurate treatment regime.
You can appreciate a fuzzy hair growth over the treatment area as early as three months after your first session, however, further maintainence treatments are recommended till desired results are obtained.
Though PRP is very effective, it may not be the only or the correct option for people with advanced hair loss. Your dermatologist can suggest other options to you if you do have advanced hair loss.
As PRP uses your own blood, this treatment is free from the risk of allergies and allergic reactions. However, be sure to choose an experienced dermatologist to deliver your injectable treatments.
PRP has to be delivered to the roots of the hair to be effective. Therefore, just application of PRP over the skin of the scalp will not suffice. This makes it necessary to use micro injections and microneedle delivery systems. The sensation caused by these is usually uncomfortable, but not unbearable. Speak to Dr. Rasya Dixit to know more about PRP therapy.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask Dr Dixit your question and get answers within a day.
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I'm sure the "New! [Insert trendy thing, here] Cards Against Humanity expansion pack!" thing will get old eventually, but today is not that day.
Last week, Netflix teamed with Cards Against Humanity to release a "House of Cards Against Humanity" expansion pack for the wildly popular and inappropriate card game, based on the Netflix series hit. And though it's not an official partnership, per se, Jeppson's Malort recently hopped on the bandwagon to release their own Malort expansion pack to the game, with a handful of black and white cards that include phrases like:


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Betty and Veronica #266 (Preview)
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- Archie Comics
The hit Storybook Tales continue with "Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs" In this fairy tale reimagining, an evil queen (AKA Veronica), asks her magic mirror, "who is the hottest of them all?" to which the mirror replies, "Snow White," (or Betty, as we know her!). Can the vain queen rid herself of the beautiful Betty, or is she relegated to live out her life as the second hottest of them all? With some familiar faces rounding out the seven dwarfs, prepare for a surprise twist on a classic story as this series of fables through the Archie lens continues!


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Porsche 919 Hybrid Studio shoots25 April 2016
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This light, compact, easy-to-use sweeper picks up everything from a hair to a pocket knife, yet needs no electricity. With eight continuous spiral squeegee-like flexible rubber blades, self-cleaning and with textured edges, Power- Rotor clean carpets, floorboards and lino. Hoky Power-Rotor tackles dirt, dust, sugar, pet hairs, marbles, popcorn, coins and more - try it on a carpet you've just vacuumed.
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China morning round-up: Holiday traffic jams
Many Chinese newspapers take a break during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, while those still publishing mark the occasion with reports of nationwide traffic jams.
Shanghai Daily says drivers and passengers spent time "walking their dogs, playing tennis and even keeping fit by doing push-ups" as they waited on highways across China.
The Beijing Times says massive jams were spotted in 16 provinces and municipalities. Highways linked to the capital saw numerous accidents, it said.
The chaos came on China's first-ever toll-free period on highways during major holidays.
A journey from Shanghai to Nanjing city 300km away took 10.5 hours to complete, Shanghai Morning Post quoted a driver as saying.
Guangzhou's Southern Metropolis Daily says some internet users ridiculed the millions of people who ended up admiring the full moon together on the highways, a major tradition of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Beijing News' editorial urges the authorities to fine-tune the toll-free measures in order to relieve the traffic pressure.
The eight-day holiday will also see many couples getting married, said a report by the official Xinhua news agency published in Shanghai Daily, and some people are suffering from "the holiday blues" due to too many wedding invitations, which means they have to spend a lot on cash gifts.
Shanghai Morning Post said the city "had urgently trained" an extra 1,000 masters of ceremonies to cater to the huge demand, and "contingency teams" of make-up artists, florists, chauffeurs and photographers had been put on stand-by.
People's Daily publishes the annual National Day editorial, urging Chinese citizens "to endeavour on the road of China that is full of hope".
In Hong Kong, Ming Pao Daily News' editorial warns the rise of "leftist [pro-Beijing] extremists" might have influenced how Beijing deals with Hong Kong affairs, saying this will have an "extremely negative" impact on Hong Kong's stability.
Newspapers including People's Daily publish a report by Xinhua saying "officials and the public across the country resolutely support" the Communist Party's decision to expel top politician Bo Xilai.
Ming Pao Daily News says Wang Yang, party chief for Guangdong province, was the first to declare his support for ousting Bo Xilai, saying Mr Bo had brought "immense damage to the reputation of the party and the state".
South China Morning Post says Mr Bo is likely to stand trial before the start of the national party congress on 8 November "as Beijing scrambles to limit the fallout from his scandalous downfall".
People's Daily also reports Beijing's criticism of comments by Seiji Maehara, Japan's former foreign minister, on the East China Sea islands dispute.
Mr Maehara, in response to Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi's address to the UN General Assembly, said Mr Yang had "distorted historical facts", Kyodo news agency reported.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Mr Maehara's comments "were extremely wrong", People's Daily reported.


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Policies limiting or banning the use of fragrance is a growing policy trend that we've been following closely. Today Waterford, Conn, joins Portland, Oreg, and Detroit, Mich, in asking people to refrain from wearing perfume or cologne into Town Hall, according to Waterford's Patch.com. Robert M. Nye, the Town Clerk, posted this new policy near the entrance to his office. Nye cites growing concerns over allergic reactions in some people as the reason for the new policy.
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David is a partner in the law firm of Reed and Jolly, PLLC. Through Reed and Jolly, David provides guidance to credit unions concerning a variety of matters including the establishment and revision of credit union policies and procedures, organizational compliance, internal security, contractual agreements and regulatory matters. As a former credit union general counsel, he has in depth experience in all aspects of the employment process.
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From the daily archives: Thursday, August 24, 2017
Both GOP U.S. Senate Candidates In Ohio Now Imitating Trump
On August 24, 2017 By D.C. DeWitt
As if Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel's imitation of Donald Trump wasn't enough, now his GOP primary opponent in next year's race to try to unseat U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has an ad out with plenty of Trumpian bull mess as well.
From the Columbus Dispatch:
A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate from Ohio released a web ad Tuesday that attacks CNN for supposedly purveying "fake news" in an attempt to destroy President Donald Trump.
The commercial was produced on behalf of Mike Gibbons, a little-known Cleveland banker who is seeking the GOP Senate nomination also […]Full Story... →


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Frozen, live, fresh, chilled, value-added seafood and related services and equipments
Seafood Expo Asia is the all-in-one seafood marketplace for industry buyers and suppliers that are invested in Asia & satisfying its booming consumption. Taking place in Hong Kong, this event attracts over 8,800 qualified buyers and suppliers from over 65 countries across Asia and the world. Find the right products, business connections, industry trends and more at the next editions of this must-attend seafood exposition!
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Ref: D035, available: 1st Jul, 2017
Myhouse are pleased to offer this large 5 double bedroom upper maisonette. Situated in Sandyford, which is a great location for students and professionals alike as it is within walking distance of the city centre.
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Mardi Gras party sends two teens to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds
Mardi Gras party sends two teens to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds
A argument during a party on Mardi Gras in New Orleans East sent two teens to a hospital with gunshot wounds.
According to the New Orleans Police Department, the incident occurred around 11 p.m. at a residence in the 5200 block of Lakeview Court.
Few details were made available, but New Orleans officers were told that two 18-year-old men were at a party when an argument ensued with another individual.
Shortly after, the altercation escalated and turned into a shooting. Both were taken to a hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
No information was provided about the whereabouts of the shooter. The condition of the victims was also not provided.
Anyone with information in the investigation can call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.


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It's important to cling to what you want
Never, ever give up on something because someone told you to.
Realise your limits
Don't give up on something because someone told you to, but at the same time, realise your limits. We are all good at different things, and there is a fine balance between doing what you love and what you are good at.
|BUT you should also learn to hold your tongue
At the age 13, I still thought I was going to be a vet. I knew deep down that I wasn't really, but the idea of being something else was scary, so I kept lying to myself. It would be another year before I finally accepted that I was not going to be a vet. Lying to yourself is the worst thing you can do. Don't say something out loud and struggle to believe it inside.
Let go
Tomorrow is a new day. Mistakes happen, people change and leave. Forgive, learn and move on. If you can't let go, bitterness builds up.
Looks aren't everything
I wish that I had been able to realise that being pretty at 13 doesn't mean you will never get wrinkles or grey hair. Being pretty doesn't stop you getting dark shadows or looking tired. Beauty is fleeting, so it is more important to work on something that is not: your character.
You have your whole life to be grown up
When I was 13, I constantly wanted more responsibility. I didn't want to be seen as a kid, I wanted to grow up, and quickly. But when you are 13, you probably still have a good 70 years of adulthood to come. So enjoy not having much responsibility.
Your are always going to be awkward, you just have to learnt to grow into it
At 13, I was was awkward. I still am, but I am growing into it. People who are confident have embraced who they are, quirky and all. They don't care if other people try to shoot them down, because they like who they are.
Don't shoot other people down
All it does is show that you are insecure in yourself. We often say mean things about other people when we are jealous or threatened. When I was 13, I would often moan about confident people and how forward they can be. I was incredibly jealous that they could be the way they are. I still am sometimes.
You can't make everybody happy
So give up now. Don't waste energy then tears on trying to please people. There will always be someone who doesn't like you, or thinks you are wrong. If you are happy with yourself, then all of the problem lies with them, it is not your responsibility to make them happy with you.
I used pretend I was extroverted and outgoing around other people, and I hated every second of it. If people wear you down, accept it. If you like playing the banjo, go for it. If you can't stand the idea of being a nurse, dismiss it.
You can't control everything
The world is bigger than you can imagine. It is darker than you can imagine, but it is also beautiful. Learn to be okay with not being able to control everything.


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When it comes to selecting components and solutions to deploy in a data centre or office environment, how can your customers make sure they're making the right choices? They need the guidance of an expert that can help piece everything together.
This is where you can step in as a Schneider Electric™ reseller. But deploying, for example, a virtualized IT installation can be a complicated process for just about anyone, especially in regards to data centre decisions limited by space and budget restrictions. And with so many products available to choose from today, how can you help your customers make sense of it all?
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A FlexPod with Schneider Electric consists of a single, unified IT platform that's right‑sized, preconfigured, pretested, and validated, which is then enclosed in a Schneider Electric life‑support infrastructure of hardware and management software.
Bundled versions can be securely deployed right out of the box to reduce cost and complexity. They include:
What's more, with our Business-wise, Future-driven™ approach to effective data center management, you can give your customers peace of mind with complete system oversight and control. And because FlexPod solutions are wrapped in Schneider Electric physical infrastructure and StruxureWare™ for Data Center management, you can be confident that your customers' IT is ready for high performance and reliability.
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A growing number of distributors are starting to build these systems, but if you can't wait, start using our reference designs today to build your own. By combining all the parts needed to deploy and manage your customers' data and applications means it is then easy for them to:
With architectures that can be so well‑defined, converged infrastructure solutions like FlexPod, and others, can help you to better predict and supply the infrastructure required to support your customers' systems and protect their investment over the long term, which translates into future service revenue opportunities for your business.


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Old Japanese Bachimakura Geisha Pillow
Handmade Wooden Base
Attached to the top of the wood base is a silk fabric pillow filled with sobagara (buckwheat hulls or chaff)
Early to mid 1900s
9 in length, 6 in high, 4 in wide
23 cm length, 16 cm high, 10 cm wide
See last photo, Tape in Inches
Overall Good Condition
Red and black lacquer finish, (urushi),
Some chipping along edges. See photos.
Geishas became accustomed to sleeping with their necks on small takamakura or bachimakura (like this one) instead of ordinary pillows, so that their full hairstyle might remain unspoiled for the next evening's work.
The bottom of this bachimakura is curved, providing a slight rocking motion, allowing for some head movement while sleeping.


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GraphicRiver Audio GUI Pack 123682
Photoshop \ Stock Graphic \ Miscellaneous
Production \ Intended \ Interface \ Elements \ Preview \ Versatility \ Variations
Stock Graphic - Audio GUI Pack 123682 by LanceThackeray @ GraphicRiver
Photoshop \ Stock Graphic \ Miscellaneous
A graphic element pack consisting of sliders, dials, buttons, mod wheels, dropdown menus, value blocks and virtual piano keys.
Intended use as – but not limited to – VST instruments or any audio-related interface designs.
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Thanks for you interest! Have a sweet day =]
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The latest issue of Renegade Collective magazine marks the title's second birthday and who better to grace the cover than Australia's favourite girl-next-door, Jennifer Hawkins. A successful entrepreneur, The Collective's editor-in-chief Lisa Messenger believes Ms Hawkins is one to watch. Aside from being a model, Messenger reminds readers than Hawkins is the founder of successful businesses Cozi Swimwear and JBronze. In this issue Hawkins explains that while winning Miss Universe 2004 brought her on the radar, it was hard work which changed her life and made her the successful businesswoman and model she is today. Pick up a copy of Renegade Collective from your local newsagent.
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Magazine Cover: Jennifer Hawkins for The Collective Issue 19
Magazine Cover: Jennifer Hawkins for The Collective Issue 19
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Wed, 30 April 2014
Greg Dworkin brings us The Upshot's "Who Will Win The Senate?" interactive simulation, the latest polling on approval ratings, 2016 contestants, ACA, foreign policy, the economy, etc. Reactions to the NBA's verdict on Donald Sterling. Pediatricians' org officially says: high-deductible health plans are crap. Joan McCarter joins the show to review the week's craziness, the demise of "repeal & replace," and the millions more with insurance. Rick Scott gets his bald head handed to him on Obamacare. FBI trouble for Sam Kickback, er, Brownback. Scalia muffs it. And, the Daily Kos endorsement of Daylin Leach in PA-13. Finally, the role of the player's union in Sterling's ouster.
Direct download: April_30_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 2:50pm EDT
Tue, 29 April 2014
Bothered again today by more press comparison of the Bush dynasty to the purported Clinton "dynasty." Greg Dworkin parses the latest polls, then leads us back to Sasha Issenberg's TNR entry for further discussion. Rs finally learning ACA isn't going anywhere. And a dubious "Doctor's Declaration of Independence." Mass shooting news from Georgia this morning, where of course, they recently went gun bonkers in the legislature. From Time's archives: "Do Guns Save Lives?" Well, they don't like this one much! E.J. Dionne on the new Georgia gun nuttery. What kind of signals do the wackos think they're receiving? Finally, more from the big Sasha Issenberg article.
Direct download: April_29_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 2:08pm EDT
Mon, 28 April 2014
I know you won't believe this, but the NRA convention was crazy. Greg Dworkin rounds up Donald Sterling news, including Slate's "The NBA's Ownership Society." Thomas Piketty: A summary with marmots. Obamacare as an issue in FL-GOV. And the role of turnout in the 2014 mid-terms. TNR's "How the Democrats Can Avoid Going Down This November." The role of traumatic brain injury in incarceration & homelessness. "The NRA has declared war on America." Remember when the Tea Party was founded on "Where's MY bailout?!" outrage? Well, they've found it!
Direct download: April_28_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 2:37pm EDT
Fri, 25 April 2014
Big thanks to show sponsor Harrys.com! Use the promo code "Kagro" and save $5 on your first order of premium but wallet-friendly shaving products! "Meet the Doctor Who Gave $1 Million to Research Guns." Armando called in to follow up on both of these themes, and we discussed the conservative penchant for silencing debate, for Freedom. A GunFAIL update. And a rather bleak look at the future of "entrepreneurial society" as we peek behind the curtains of the "disruptors" everyone can't wait to fund, via Baltimore City Paper's "The desperate hustle as a way of life," and HuffPo's "Meet The Real Amazon Drones."
Direct download: April_25_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 1:51pm EDT
Thu, 24 April 2014
Cliven Bundy, ladies and gentlemen! Greg Dworkin parses Kaiser polling on healthcare in four southern states, and then sets the agenda for the day with Harold Pollock's "Pre-Occupied with Medicaid Expansion." Did Occupy "accomplish" anything? Was it a thing that could be measured by that metric? Is the drive for concrete results what sets the "Moral Mondays" movement apart from it? Are they set apart from one another? Also: NC Gop Senate field all deny climate change. And about that "US is an oligarchy" thing, let's take another look at that.
Direct download: April_24_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 2:37pm EDT
Wed, 23 April 2014
Trying to find today's podcast? Congration You Done it! What'd we talk about? Cliven Bundy's got Marco Rubio Syndrome. Greg Dworkin tells us Digby's won a Hillman, points to a cache of NYT's 2014 analysis, and says Medicaid expansion seems to be pretty popular. Joan McCarter says the ACA's birth control coverage is pretty popular, too. And so's the so-called "private option" Medicaid expansion in Arkansas. More of the Gop "no backsies!" theory of governance. ALEC goes Bundy & Raul Grijalva pushes back. Nixon (a 3rd one) to face impeachment? Bill Cassidy imagines a pivotal historical role for himself. NFL cheerleaders join the fight against wage theft. And listener Gilbert Aquino takes a stab at answering our theological questions.
Direct download: April_23_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 2:00pm EDT
Tue, 22 April 2014
The Aereo case came before the Supreme Court today, and it poses fascinating questions about technology, copyright law, and even economic inequality, in a way. Matt Taibbi's got another book out about that, specifically how the rich never seem to get punished for any wrongdoing. Speaking of which: more about what might be next for labor after the UAW drops its NLRB appeal, followed by TomDispatch.com's " 7 horrific crimes that aren't crimes any more for America's most powerful." Oklahoma gimmetarians prohibit localities from changing the minimum wage (with ALEC's help), as Florida gimmetarians did for gun laws.
Direct download: April_22_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 1:15pm EDT
Mon, 21 April 2014
We're back on the air after a shortened Spring Break week, and Greg Dworkin joins us with a pundit round-up featuring some of his own punditry. Don't forget "doctor satisfaction" in health care delivery assessments. "When Power Goes To Your Head, It May Shut Out Your Heart." And more on the brewing Gop war over Common Core. NYT and Morning Joe both urge Dems to run proudly on Obamacare. We somehow wander from there into the dynamics of campaign cash in determining party leadership. Alphabet soup: UAW drops NLRB appeal of VW vote. Once again, the guys who turn it up to 11 appear to have won. Scandal opens on yet another front for Chris Christie.
Direct download: April_21_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 1:20pm EDT
Thu, 17 April 2014
We had an extended conversation with long-time Netroots denizen Mark Brooks today. He's actually got some experience working for the Bureau of Land Management that's interesting background for the current Bundy Ranch Cowachella loopy-ness. But the main part of our discussion was about his efforts to stay on top of issues of local governance in his rural Virginia county, and fight his way through the many (and familiar) obstacles that still hinder effective use of the Freedom of Information Act. Local? Yes. Unsexy? Maybe. But it's an issue with enormous impact on your everyday life. Come hear what he's got to say about it, and learn where you can turn if you're fighting a similar uphill battle. And the story I snuck in under the wire: U.S. appeals court finds conflict-minerals rule violates free speech.
Direct download: April_17_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 1:01pm EDT
Wed, 16 April 2014
We just had to talk about the wacko Bundy Ranch situation, as well as the wacko weather situation. Bundy supporters advance the theory that county sheriffs have the right to disarm federal law enforcement, a theory mostly invented by... a former county sheriff! Why do they think so? Because they do. Joan McCarter, a Westerner herself, reminds us that Bundy's likely got few allies among his actual rancher neighbors. She also rounds up health care news, including the Reuters/Ipsos polling, and how Republicans are dealing with constituents who say they've benefited from the ACA. We also discuss the ongoing judicial nominations crisis, and the possibility of a SCOTUS blockade under a Gop majority. Just for fun, Josh Romney's tweeting of a picture of Mitt at the Post Office. And the Koch brothers' weird opposition to a Memphis bus line ends up in a state-wide legislative ban. Armando weighs in briefly from the road on continued Chait fallout. And the weather! Finally, the bizarre and infuriating case of the student who caught the school bullies on tape, and ended up arrested for wiretapping!
Direct download: April_16_2014_64.mp3
Category:News & Politics -- posted at: 1:45pm EDT


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Welcome to Bodhi bowl, it is a mixing bowl of everything buddhist to me.
My Buddhist name is Ratna Jamyang Puntsog.
I am just an ordinary guy in Singapore with a passion for Buddhism and I hope to share this passion with the community out there, across the world. I believe in non-violence and mankind can be better with the right wisdom.
My Buddhist knowledge are gained from reading and listening to Dharma teachers. The teachings of Buddha had helped me a lot because they guided me in navigating the various challenges in life.
Theravadian Buddhism is a great help to me because it contains some of the best advice Buddha gave to his lay disciples. It is very down to earth and easy for me to relate to. I have very active imagination in my younger days and reading Theravadian text feels like the Buddha is talking to me directly. Advice on how to manage anger, loneliness, insecurities, interpersonal issues are all so useful and practical.
I was introduced by a friend into Mahayana Buddhism, pureland practice when I was 16. My great grand aunt introduced me to the practice of Nichiren chanting. I was charmed by the discipline of Zen Buddhism. It is that discipline that helped me study for all my critical exams that resulted in my livelihood as an accountant later on in life.
When I was in my early twenties, curiosity of Tibetan Buddhism started to develop as I read books about the Tibetan master, Milarepa. However, my formal listening to Tibetan Buddhist teachings by qualified lama are limited to the tradition of Sakyapa. I guess that is a kind of karmic relation going on there.
I think I am fortunate to encounter Buddhism in various forms and cultures. I appreciate these many "types" of Buddhism as a necessity to help different people with different mentality.
If there are any topics that you wish to see, please drop me a mail and I will try to write something about it if I know about it.


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Dec 12, 2016
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Dec 10, 2016
We cover all sorts of topics from the quality of woman world wide that he has experienced, to his opinions of today's black intellectuals on the inter-net. And of course we discuss how awsomely mackadoshis my podcast is. Sit back and enjoy 2 hours and 40 minutes of straight talk about life here and abroad.
Dec 6, 2016
Some good info on the acquisition of power by using one of the best who ever played the game as a template, Tyrion Lannister of the Game of Thrones.
Nov 14, 2016
Im on my job and whoopin these wack azz pro wack Niggaz asses. In this latest podcast I read off quotes from The ultimate real pro black leaders to solidify how this podcast is 10X pro black than these Niggaz could ever be. I speak on this past election and how these butt hurt liberal jack offs are more fascist and evil...
Nov 10, 2016
1. Donald Trump pimp slaps the world. 2. Ratchet Niggaz kiss your hand outs good bye. 3.The Purge has begun. 4. Are you Coon'n if you support Trump? 5. Will the prison industrial complex expand under Trump? 6. Mass rebellion against the Nanny state, political correctness and Hyper feminism. 7. The average everyday...


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This blog is about me. It was orignally about my struggles with weight loss, but it has become much more. It's about my battle with cancer, the end of a 25-year marriage, a new love and yes, it's still about trying to lose weight and get healthy. It's really a journey of my life.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Zero days until the Big Climb
I've picked out what I'm wearing, black cropped workout pants, a black sleeveless, v-neck workout top, the kind that stays dry (you can't see or feel the sweat, it wicks away, whatever that means), my favorite workout socks, and my favorite workout shoes. I have my heart rate monitor ready next to my socks so I don't forget it. Plus my gloves to wear so I won't be touching the bannister with my bare hands (I have a slight germ phobia about public stair bannisters--they're gross!).
I picked up the racing packets for my team in Seattle this morning and they're in the trunk of my car.
I had my hair cut and highlighted today so I'm ready for pictures. I had about an inch cut off, and it's really blond again (almost need sunglasses to look at it). No reverse highlights this time, just two tones of blond. I'm thinking it's a little bit too blond.
And I'm nervous as heck. I don't really know why but I feel anxious about this event. I know I can do the 69 floors, but I know it's going to be hard. My bad left knee has been bothering me a little since I did the Sheraton stairs on Tuesday (37 flights twice).
Maybe it's because I'm team captain, and I know I'm going to have to be all smiles and friendly. Basically, I'll have to be "on" as I meet and greet people tomorrow morning. I keep telling myself not to worry, it's no big deal, and it'll be over before I know it.
It's for a good cause, raising money for a good reason, to help the people that have leukemiaia, lymphoma or one of the other blood diseases. I keep telling myself that this is nothing in comparison to going through cancer. If you've ever known anyone that's gone through chemo, you know a little about the agony of having cancer.
This is basically about 35 minutes of my life where I'll have some discomfort climbing stairs. Imagine months of chemo, daily doctor visits, hospital stays, losing my hair, feeling sick and weak all the time. Nauseousness from the drugs, throwing up. Those are the people that are the heroes in this story.
Funny, I suddenly feel better about this whole thing. I'll report back tomorrow how it went. Hopefully I can beat that 80-year old woman's time from last year, 35 minutes.
5 comments:
- Alan (Pounds Off Playoff) said...
Oh crap, there will be pictures? There's no way I'll be photo-ready at the end of the event! And, um, YEAH, that 80 year old lady is out there to make us look bad. (True story: My son just asked, "Dad, are you in the old man walking division?" There's a little too much truth in humor!)
Great job putting it into perspective. The one word I continually hear about cancer patients is brave - they endure so much with grace and humility. It's another thing to keep us going tomorrow.
- March 19, 2011 at 10:46 PM
- Roxie said...
You are great and you will do great! I hope your nervousness subsides and you can "enjoy" the moment. You are doing good work in the service of others. I bet you have a wonderful time! I can't wait to hear a race report and see the new highlights!
- March 20, 2011 at 2:31 AM
- ~ Lyndsay The Kitchen Witch said...
New reader here :-)
Good luck to you! And thanks for the motivation - where you are is incredible!! I look forward to reading how it went.
All the best!
- March 20, 2011 at 12:13 PM
- Carrieheff said...
Good luck tomorrow and thanks for doing this. My mom died when I was young from Leukemia and it's a charity that is dear to my heart. Hopefully someday another young girl will not have to grow up without a mother like I had to. God Bless you!!
- March 20, 2011 at 5:10 PM
- Ron said...
How did the climb go ?
- March 20, 2011 at 6:15 PM


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Sensei had the right feel on predictions last week. This weekend, another super opening.
Sensei's weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows:
1. "The Wolverine" ($79 million) – Film will easily win, the only question is how high? Buzz is pretty solid, which points to a Fast Five-like opening. The real surprise here is that the critical reviews are strong.
2. "The Conjuring" ($22 million) – Was right to pick this one last week. Again, look for positive word of mouth to create a strong second weekend.
3. "Despicable Me 2" ($13 million) – Another strong weekend. That finish as the Summer's #2 film remains in reach (currently that film is Man Of Steel).
4. "Turbo" ($12.2 million) – Film is a domestic flop. Will need strong international sales to recoup its high production budget.
5. "Red 2" ($11 million) – Look for another respectable weekend, especially for a film who's demographics lean older.
That's Sensei's calls. Enjoy the weekend.