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State volleyball tournaments are returning to South Sound.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association decided at its executive board meeting Monday to move the Class 4A, 3A and 2A state volleyball tournaments to Saint Martin's University and The Evergreen State College starting this fall. It's the first time since 2001 Saint Martin's will host a state volleyball tournament, while it's a first for Evergreen.
The 4A and 3A tournaments will be at Saint Martin's Nov. 11-12, while the 2A tournament will be at Evergreen. Saint Martin's also hosted the Class 3A tournament from 1998-2001, as well as the 2A tournament in '97, when Black Hills placed fifth for the school's first state trophy.
In '98, Olympia defeated Selah, 8-15, 15-12, 15-12, for the 3A title. The following year, Olympia became a 4A school and traveled to Spokane for the state event.
"I'm happy and enthusiastic about the opportunity to have the event back on the Westside, where many of the 3A and 4A teams are from," Olympia coach Laurie Creighton said. "Hopefully, it will improve our fan support."
The Toyota Center in Kennewick had been home for the 4A, 3A and 2A state tournaments since 2007, hosting 48 teams each year over a three-day period on four courts.
Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin's is able to hold three courts for two classifications, so the WIAA needed a second venue. The best and closest option was Evergreen, which can hold two courts for 2A.
The 1A, 2B and 1B state tournaments will continue to be held at the Yakima SunDome on Nov. 11-12.
In addition to the change of venue, another possible change is the format of the tournament. In years past, pairings in the winners' bracket and consolation bracket were all best-of-five matches. A proposed change would make consolation matches best-of-three, while the winners' bracket matches would remain best-of-five. That proposal had been approved in two previous executive board meetings, and a final decision will be made in March.
In December, the WIAA voted to move the Class 3A state fastpitch tournament to the Regional Athletic Complex, giving Lacey two state tournaments for 2011.
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After reading Matt Springer's take on the upcoming releases of Apple's iTV and Google's GoogleTV do-dads, I went back to my nagging thoughts of giving up my cable and going it alone with nothing but a computer, an internet connection and a prayer for my TV viewing habits. Matt lays out pretty eloquently the pluses and minuses of each system, but there's still one thing that keeps me dropping $60 to $100 a month* on my cable bill is live sports. As both a pitiful Cubs fan and rather angry Bears fan (with a rabid Packers fan girlfriend), without precious cable we would probably be left in the cold with Apple's set-top box and up to the whims (and fees) of the NFL & MLB with Google. I know that Major League Baseball currently offers an on-line video plan for a reasonable fee that gives you the ability to watch just about any game going on....except games that are blacked out in your area. That's no fucking help.
My other concern is that if you find a way to get these games, legally, live on-line you will most likely still have to pay a nominal fee for them. But you'll still have to deal with the ads. Part of the plus of iTV is that with your 99 cents, you buy your way out of having to watch commercials. With live sports, you're stuck with those commercials, or almost even worst, stuck watching a blank screen on your TV/computer while those ads role and the teams pick their noses on the sidelines. And there's the rub, even if you're paying to not have ads, you're still stuck with them, and that just bugs me. If those advertisers are paying the NFL (and the TV station or on-line provider), why the hell am I going to compensate them a second time?
I'm sure these concerns have been thought of at Google & Apple HQ, but I'm sure they're waiting to see how the cards fall and whether the general public flees the increasingly higher and higher cable & satellite bills for the new frontier of the internet and whether they balk at the idea of paying both for access to the content and ads during the content they already paid for. Hulu is already giving this a try with their new, $10 a month plan, but screw that. If I'm paying them $120 a year, I ain't putting up with commercials just so I can watch Ironside (Raymond Burr is the shit, y'all). I could go on for a while, but I'll save it for my usual soapboxing at the corner of LaGrange Rd. & Ogden Ave. between 4:30 & 5:00 PM, doing my best to drown out the suburban street preacher on the opposite corner.
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Introduce yourself to my readers!
Hello, I'm AlexM. I've been married to an amazing woman named Danielle for almost 8 years. We made 4 little people: Joseph, Sara, Luke, & Eli. I take fancy pictures at weddings for a living. We homeschool our kids and I can't believe I get to work from home and spend all day with my family. It's a great job and it still seems like a dream.
You're pretty quick to talk about your family and personal life on your "professional" site. Why is that?
I feel like weddings are a very personal and intimate event. If you are having someone spend your whole day with you, you should know a bit about them and maybe even like them. Since my couples trust me enough to invite me into their lives, I feel it's only fair that I should let them be a part of mine.
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I don't want my kids to grow up at all. I would totally freeze them at these ages and play with them forever. If they have to grow up, then based on their current personalities, these are the careers I would pick for my kids:
Joseph: Professional Lego-er (He likes to build)
Sara: Mom (She loves to cook, dress baby dolls, and tell people what to do.)
Luke: Boy Band (Music & dancing make his day. He has a little Bro-mance going with Zac Efron)
Eli: Dinosaur (He is large and likes to eat and crush things)
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I like black t-shirts. In fact, they're basically all I wear. It's one less decision to make everyday. They are slimming and comfortable. :)
If you could get married again, what would you do differently?
We were engaged for about 4 months and the whole wedding planning process was not that big a deal to either Danielle or I. We really just wanted to get married. But a lot of people around us insisted that the wedding be this big ordeal. We really "fought" for our right to have a small ceremony with few guests. We are both glad we did that. The only thing I would have changed was not seeing Danielle before the ceremony. The whole day really is a blur and I wish we could have had more time together to really soak up the day. [Check out Alex's series on First Looks.]
What is your favorite part about your job?
I love meeting my couples and getting to know them. It's amazing how after only a few hours together I feel like I know them, and by the time their wedding rolls around I feel just as invested in their relationship as the rest of their friends and family. I'm laughing and crying along with all the guests and love knowing that I get to capture and document the day for them.
Describe your ideal couple?
I love clients who can give me a bit of direction on who they are as a couple. Then they sit back and let me run with it. I love really tapping into the uniqueness of my couples. I want all my sessions to be different because my couples are different. I try very hard to not make every engagement session about standing on a railroad track or dipping a girl and kissing her.
What is one thing all brides should know?
Your fiance' is putting on a show. Once you get married he will be slightly ruder, spend less time with you, and get on your nerves more. :) But it's OK because you are doing the same thing to him. We all put on a bit of a show and try to impress each other. Once you say "I do," a new level of security enters the relationship and you feel like you can let another layer of walls down. Once this happens, if you are willing to work through these new changes together, you'll be fine and end up falling more in love with each other.
What are some of your favorite photos you've taken and why?
Lauren mentioned she wanted a cool photo with the guys. So rather than have them pick her up or something cheesy, we went with a Marilyn Monroe-ish pose with the groom's brother crawling under her dress. I LOVE this shot.
Erika and Phil chose to only have immediate family at their wedding. They ended up with 11 people total attending the wedding. It was such an honor to share the day with them and I knew I was capturing something that her friends and family would be using to experience the day for the first time.
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The producer, Daisy Ayliffe, was asking Ms Siddiq about the case of Ahmad bin Quasem, a British-trained barrister who has disappeared in Bangladesh.
After the exchange Ms Siddiq, a member of the women and equalities committee, was caught on camera saying: "Thanks Daisy for coming. Hope you have a great birth because child labour is hard."
The Channel 4 reporter Alex Thomson said the comment was "apparently threatening" while the programme's editor, Ben de Pear, said he had made an official complaint to the Labour Party over Ms Siddiq's conduct.
Ms Siddiq had then called the police, he said.
Today, Ms Siddiq released a statement apologising for her remarks.
She said: "I want to apologise unreservedly for my comments to Channel 4's producer, which were an off-hand and ill-judged attempt to deal with what I felt was a hostile situation. I would never want to upset her and I hope she accepts my apology."
Channel 4 has focused on Ms Siddiq during the case of Mr Bin Quasem due to her links with the Bangladeshi government, in which her aunt is prime minister. Human rights groups have said that the barrister was abducted by state security forces.
The MP defended her position, repeatedly asking Channel 4 whether Mr Bin Quasem was a resident of the UK or her constituency Hampstead, of which he is neither.
However, in 2015 she apparently told a Bangladeshi online newspaper that she believed that a politician could serve people from anywhere in the world. "You don't have to be in Bangladesh or England," she is reported to have said. "I try to help Bangladeshis in England in whatever way it is possible."
She has been a prominent campaigner for the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British mother who is imprisoned in Iran.
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Recently, the four year-old and I were fortunate to unthaw from the Midwest winter and spend a week under the Bahamian palm trees and sunshine. While there, I was reminded again that sunrises are worth waking up for, that staring at the ocean never gets old and that there is something unique and fascinating about every single seashell that I add to my collection.
The beach is my place. It's where I go to clear my head. It's where I go for perspective and peace. It's where I feel alive and where I feel grounded. It is mysterious and powerful and vast. It reminds me of how small I am and how big God is. And all it takes is stepping one foot into the sand for me to remember again how good it is for me to be in my place. Let's be honest, warm rays on my face and fruity drinks help, too. Fruity drinks brought to my beach chair while I wait with my toes in the sand, even better.
You have your place. Where is it? Where do you go to dream and decompress? Where do you feel most alive? After a week at my place, I am convinced we should go to our places…often.
One afternoon, a storm rolled in. You could see the rain across the water. And as the sky darkened, it made the already beautiful turquoise waters become absolutely breath-taking. I had been admiring the crystal-clear water all week, but I have never seen water this shade of blue in all my life. The contrast between the sky and the water and the sand was striking. All because of the storm.
As I gathered up beach toys, wrapped with a beach towel, I was reminded again that there is beauty in the storms. They can be so uncomfortable. Somtimes, so damaging. Often, so painful to endure and even unfair. They can change our plans and wreck our day and make us mad as eh-hem, heck. I get it. I've been through one or two I'd rather not go through again. I'm sure you have, too.
But storms can shape our character, they take us to the edge of comfortable to show us just who we are and what we stand for. They reveal what boils over when the pressure is on. They reflect who we are in a completely different light and often, show us that we have strength, determination, and perseverance we didn't even know we had.
Storms can make the most beautiful characteristics about us shine even brighter.
So, throughout the sunny days and the stormy one, I realized again, that there are things to be thankful for in all circumstances. All. Circumstances. There is a promise in the storm – it will pass. There is a promise in the sunshine – it won't last forever, but when it's gone, it will come again. The combination of both the sun and the storm reveal a shoreline that is balanced and beautiful in the midst of both.
The sunny days and stormy ones can do the same in our lives. The combination of both makes us balanced and beautiful and whole in a way that we wouldn't otherwise be. We can be grateful for both.
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The Vista Lakes Community Development District, located in Orange County, Florida, was established in 2000, providing an upscale community with many amenities in a convenient location.
This website is designed to enhance the services that the District offers to its residents, property owners and guests. If you are new to CDDs, we invite you to begin with What is a CDD and the F.A.Q. pages.
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Meetings of the Board of Supervisors for the Vista Lakes CDD are generally held quarterly on the second Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Vista Lakes Clubhouse.
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During January, February and March there will be no Sunday "Healing Services" on the plan, instead we are offering monthly prayer meetings (with short times of worship at the beginning and ending of the meeting) on the 2nd. Wednesday of each month at Aiskew from 6.30 p.m.-7.30 p.m.. During this time there will be prayers offered for those known to us who have asked for prayer ministry and the opportunity for laying- on of hands for any who come to seek healing prayer for themselves or others.
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Ratcatcher is a black panto; a bouffon rumpus through fairytale plaguescapes where obedient consumerism and celebrity worship are the whole of the law. Baroque violence and existential comedy combine in a punk grand guignol for the jilted generations.
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- I don't have a finished garment to show, but I have completed my muslin for the Beignet skirt from Colette patterns. This is the first pattern that I have purchased from this company, and it will not be my last. I found the instructions to be very well written, considering this pattern is rated intermediate. I still consider myself to be a beginner, so case in point, these are awesome instructions.The entire pattern is lovely, which comes in a little booklet. I am very impressed!
- Now, back to the muslin! I did a quick and dirty muslin, and I do mean quick and dirty. But it served it's purpose so that I could work out whatever kinks, before cutting into my fashion fabric. I was able to make my first button hole evah! I know, I am such a cornball lol , but I had been intimidated for ever.I should be ashamed at how simple and easy it really and truly was. I found a lovely tutorial on YouTube for my machine and the rest is what they call history..
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- Moving on a little from my "Beignet" skirt muslin for now! As the the title post says" A little bit of this and a little bit of that". I have been working on my hand stitching, and I had to redo part of my hem on my Simplicity skirt 2451, as I found that I didn't properly secure the stitch, argh! However, all was not lost, I was able to learn a new stitch. Well, new to me that is, which is the catch stitch. I love, love that hand stitch..
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I'm looking forward to giving this workshop over two Saturday mornings in Katoomba. 5 and 12 May 2018 (note new dates)
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September 20, 2017
Literary impresario Irina Dunn (Sydney, Australia) asked me to describe my writing life for her Australian Writers Network. Click on the link below and scroll down for the result.
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I lived in Sydney for most of my first 40 years so it's where I say I come from. I've lived in so many places since then I couldn't begin to count them. Some were for a short time, but there was no other home.
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As noted below I started a page at Patreon, where patrons can support artists with small amounts (these add up, you see, so the artist does not have to find a single patron who might supply the larger amount). My goal is for 200 people to pledge $5 a month; I believe with $1000 a month I can basically survive and continue to write, making extra now and then.
south India, September 2017: a transition time
September 20, 2017
After leaving Turkey I came to southern India, where I've spent much time in the past (settings for some of my books: Neem Dreams and With the Tiger). For 10 days I was "scholar in residence" at Christ University, Bangalore, comfortably accommodated on the beautiful campus, with a program of lectures on topics from Creative Writing (doing; assessing) to Feminist Utopias to Transculturalism. Wonderful company, food, and weather (mostly mild with some thunderous monsoon rain). Now I'm in Chennai, seeing old friends and students (now teachers themselves) and being fed masses of Tamil food. Have some college talks here too. It's a transition time after 5.5 years in Turkey and my return to Australia.
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July 20, 2017
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Ventspils Writers House, July 2017
July 11, 2017
Wonderful to be back at the International Writers and Translators House in Ventspils, Latvia for a month of writing. I was here before, in July 2009 working on Local Time memoir. It is an ideal place for writing: the house provides simple comfortable rooms where many muses have danced before; the town is pretty and peaceful, with extensive, well-tended parklands, a picturesque walk along the river, and a Baltic Sea beach.
Everyone is immersed in their work. Here's the link about Ventspils House:
and here's the House's Facebook page with details about the current residents:
3rd Newsletter from Local Time Publishing
December 26, 2016
3rd Newsletter from Local Time Publishing is now available. A bit of my news of my literary activities since the September equinox. There are links to subscribe, and to read the Newsletters 1 and 2. Responses are welcome. Here: http://createsend.com/t/i-EB9B78D0B6867353
Torino, Italy. EACWP 21-24 September 2016
October 4, 2016
I went to Torino [Turin] for the seminar and conference of the European Association of Creative Writing Programs. A delight to be with a range of writers and teachers from several countries, attending sessions then talking and drinking a lot of good wine into the night. I gave two papers at the conference, attended many more as well as some workshops and especially enjoyed the playful yet serious, imaginative and broad-ranging approaches to Creative Writing teaching of the participants, a contrast to the publication-oriented academic approach. After the conference the final day in Turin was spent in an excursion to the nearby Venaria Reale, for a taste of olden splendour, and a Mike McCurry photographic exhibition.


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Last night I had a real treat.... a visit with my childhood friend, Earlene. We met in 6th grade in Winslow, AZ and were friends until my parents moved to Barstow, CA during Easter vacation, 1971. Our friendship spanned those critical years between childhood and early adolescence. Those special years where all of a sudden, boys started to look pretty good, we went to our first school dance and learned how to rotate through classes in Winslow Jr. High School. I haven't seen Earlene since I left back in 1971, that would be 39 years ago!! You can imagine.... we had a LOT of catching up to do.
So let me back up a bit... as I was growing up, I always imagined myself married to a handsome cowboy, riding horses, gardening and living out in the country, WAY out in the country. My parents were "city folk", but I always saw myself differently. Earlene's family was the closest thing to that I knew back in Winslow. Her mom was a stay at home mom that cooked, had "pets" and loved being a mom. Earlene's dad was a Park Ranger in the area. I LOVED going to her house, spending the night and pretending to be one of her family. After I left Winslow, she continued on, graduating in 1975 from Winslow High School. After that, she attended college in Colorado majoring in Pre-Veterinary Science.
When she graduated, she helped out at her family's Tree Farm, managed a Resort near a trout park, worked with her local humane society and went into the long distance phone business. After marrying and having her daughter, Quintana, she found her calling working as Director for the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Missouri. Currently, she transports horses all around her state of Missouri often traveling some of the Western States as well. She's also been involved with 4-H and competed in many horse shows. She's led a life filled with animals of all kinds. That doesn't surprise me at all!
We had THE BEST visit ever, even though it was short. She filled in "the blanks" for me about what some of my former classmates have been up to over the years and told me about Winslow's annual "Standing on the Corner" event, which I'm planning on attending this year!!
Yeah, it made me long for those good old days growing up in a small town along Route 66, a small little dusty town on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe route.
Earlene, you keep up the good work out there with the animals. Thank you SO much for calling me and initiating our little get together. If you EVER come this way again, my door is always open and I'd love to visit again. Tell Leonard and Bill "Hi" for me and see you the end of September if you can make it!!


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Hi, I'm Francesca Proserpio Van der Werf, mum of 4 and passionate about health, fitness & wellness in general.
After my degree in Milan, Italy, I went to London for 3 years, met my South African husband and moved to Cape Town in May 2000 where I started teaching Italian to adults and kids.
Always sporty and happy to exercise (I was in a swimming team for about 15 years), I joined the "aerobic wave" during university and decided to pay it forward becoming a swimming instructor and later on also a bootcamp instructor as I realized I really enjoy helping people in their strokes, moves and looks.
After a few "stressful" years working on marketing projects, I left the corporate world to start a family.
My husband and I had 4 beautiful children and I fully enjoyed those years at home with them (*more about my family stories in my blog).
Forced to go back to work due to the local economy I couldn't face the thought of going back to an office. Thanks to my teaching experience at the Italian school, I found a beautiful and rewarding position at a playschool where I could work in the morning and have the afternoon for my family and for my other businesses. Yes, I feel at my best when I help others being better swimmers, reaching a healthier version of themselves and speaking a more fluent Italian.
It was only in 2011 that I discovered another way of working using my marketing skills from home (and that offered: more flexibility, the ability to create more than a "hobby" income, working with people, and furthering my marketing and management skills). But I couldn't find a young, global company in South Africa. All the "good" companies were in the USA. Only recently, in 2015 I got introduced to a company with all "my" requirements:
- Young (5-6 years)
- Global (present in over 100 countries)
- With excellent products
- In a fast growing industry
- With a profitable compensation plan
So I decided to join Jeunesse as I noticed its products would complement my fitness programs (more and more people wanted to look younger, not only healthier). I started this business like most people—part-time, with no previous business experience. I began sharing the products and the opportunity and people began to join me.
I made a commitment to educate myself on what was out there, select something that worked for me and my family, apply the time, dedication and perseverance that I knew it would take and start reaping the rewards!
I believe that investing the time in looking after my body and mind is certainly one of the most important investments I can make.
The return on this investment can be measured in a significant enhancement in confidence, self-esteem, improved relationships with others, as well as the ability to perform better at my daytime job.
My main goal is to have a balanced life and help you reaching your balance. As we are a body, mind, soul and spirit. It is important to nurture all parts equally.
So put yourself and your health first, no matter how busy you are. A daily workout (even a good hi -paced walk) & some good TLC will give you energy, which will give you performance which will give you profits!


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Ripple and Private Blockchains on the move
The XRP price (Ripple) is going to the moon and hit a two year high. Traders are market buying the coin that is the underlying token of the ripple network in order to find a safe haven. One large market maker on a large exchange said "Ripple provedes a store of value while the blocksize debate is going on, who wants to hold bitcoin during these times?".
Altcoins everywhere are pumping and it is clear that bitcoin is on the way out. The use cases for ripple, altcoins and private blockchains is coming to the forefront as bitcoin fades away.
Ten top investment banks have used blockchains in order to do trades with each other. They have found that it is faster and more secure than using legacy methods of communication and trading. This signals a big step forward in blockchain technology. Mainstream finance is moving towards massive adoption.
R3, an industry-wide consortium of 42 investment banks looking at blockchain technology, announced in an email that banks "simulated exchanging value, represented by tokenized assets on the distributed ledger as trading cards without the need for a centralized third party."
In plain English: Banks traded cards with each other. This is a major breakthough in blockchain technology and shows how this will be part of major disruption of the bank sector worldwide. Keep an eye on Ripple and Private Blockchains as they come to the forfront of real world applications and bitcoin fades away.
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Specialty rooms generating a great deal of bass create special challenges in room design. Generally, the most difficult aspect of high-level isolation is controlling the low frequencies (bass). Keep in mind that STC doesn't measure bass, as it does not consider frequencies below 125Hz, and we're obviously dealing with rooms that put out a great deal of sound below that. We don't generally worry about high frequencies since construction efforts to reduce low frequencies will naturally take care of the lower energy high frequencies.
Essentially every compressible cavity (such as air cavities in walls and ceilings) will define a specific resonance point (frequency) in a decoupled system. If we have a double stud wall, or ceiling with clips and channel, then we have a decoupled system. Think of this decoupled system as a spring that oscillates. This system will have a calculable low-frequency resonance point, defined by the Mass-Air (spring)-Mass parameters. Let's say this resonance point is 70Hz.
At 70Hz, we don't stop a lot of sound, since resonance allows that frequency to pass fairly easily. At 100Hz, we're doing much better, but as we start looking at frequencies lower than 100Hz, Transmission Loss gets worse and worse until we hit 70Hz rock bottom. So at resonance (70Hz), and just above resonance (70-100Hz) things are not great for our sound isolation. Generally, the math is from the resonance point up to around 1.5X the resonance point we don't do as well in sound isolation.
If we could move that resonance point from 70Hz. to 40Hz. we would be much better off:
Scenario #1 has 70Hz resonance point and weakness from 70Hz through 105Hz. (70 x 1.5= 105).
Scenario #2 has a 40Hz. resonance point, and a weakness from 40Hz through 60Hz. (40 x 1.5= 60).
This is why we spend time looking to incorporate methods to lower that LF resonance point as much as possible. How do we accomplish this? Keeping in mind that a decoupled system is a spring system:
We can add absorption in the form of simple (standard thermal) insulation. This will lower the resonance point (frequency) of the system a bit.
We can add mass to the system. This essentially weighs down our spring system, slowing the oscillation = lowering the resonance. The added mass is more effective than the insulation.
We can add cavity depth to the system. For the same reason that insulation helps, so does more air in the cavity. This also isn't as effective as adding the mass.
So again, if we can progressively march that low-frequency point down, we minimize the frequencies that will display weakness.
More information here: Building a Room within a Room. It is boss!!


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At 47 Railroad, fiber-optic internet access key to firm's new office
That's what led Warrior Trading to choose Great Barrington for a second office. The company teaches people how to trade stocks.
"It 100 percent hinged on good internet — if fiber [optics] wasn't available, we wouldn't have moved," said Ross Cameron, who owns Warrior Trading.
While Spectrum/Charter Communications provides Great Barrington with broadband, high-tech businesses like this say they need speeds provided by fiber connections to compete in the fast-moving digital world.
"I'm a trader, I trade stocks, and even though I'm 150 miles from New York, seconds matter," he said.
There's nothing like day trading for a lesson in what can happen with bad internet.
"If it goes down a lot, it can cost you a lot of money," said Cameron, who started the company in Vermont, then opened the technology office in Sacramento, Calif., where he employs coders and software developers from Silicon Valley.
Cameron and three other tenants will occupy four commercial spaces at 47 Railroad, which also is home to a 13-apartment rental complex at the top of Railroad Street.
The former commercial building was overhauled by Framework Properties. Its developers installed a fiber-optic connection from the state's middle mile network around the corner on Castle Street and contracted with Crocker Communications for a fiber/phone service that is billed monthly and will cost less than $100 per month for tenants.
Framework's Ian Rasch said Cameron wasn't alone in making broadband speeds a priority. One apartment tenant is a voice-over artist, and high-speed service is crucial for his work.
The Great Barrington office will provide products and support to clients who take Cameron's broadcasted courses.
He'll start with four employees, and hopes to expand to 20. Lauren Cameron, his spouse, is the company's director of operations.
The Camerons moved to Alford because they wanted to be near his family in Vermont and hers in New York. But with so much rural area in between, slow internet was a problem.
Cameron said he has been making do with cable-based broadband for years. But sluggish service won't do when broadcasting online to customers.
"Just having fiber is a game changer," Cameron said.
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After already telling you all why to hate Crystal Castles but still go see them anyhow, here are a few things to like. First, read Jose Duran's review at Crossfade of Alice Glass and Ethan Kath's Saturday performance at Grand Central. Things you will not discover in the review: why Panicbomber did not play. Things you will discover: Several commenters can get a little hissy, and this was Grand Central's first sold-out show -- even with $40 tickets.
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Do you know a young person who could benefit from trying a new sport, or improving at one they already enjoy?
In conjunction with the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games, the Council is offering 6-8 weeks of free training sessions in no less than 12 unique sports from April to June.
You can choose anything from Boccia (a pan-disability sport) to boxing, hockey to girls' rugby, netball, judo and many more!
Sessions are hosted at schools, clubs and leisure facilities across the Borough either after school or at the weekend, and are led by qualified, passionate coaches.
These 'taster' sessions could open the door to a lifelong love of sport, while providing a fantastic chance to meet new people and make new friends.
Over 300 local young people enjoyed free coaching in the Borough last year, and many go on to join clubs after the event and enjoy the various benefits that an active lifestyle brings, including improved physical and mental wellbeing.
Every young person who takes part in training sessions also gets the opportunity to compete for 'Team Surrey Heath' at the competition weekend at the Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, and Woking Leisure Centre, coordinated by Active Surrey.
The competition takes place on 23 and 24 June, and provides a unique Olympic-style event where all 11 boroughs and districts in Surrey compete and show off their skills. Last year over 2,000 young people took part in the largest youth festival of sport in Surrey.
This year we have some of the most passionate and experienced coaches at great local clubs, without whom the training sessions – and the Surrey Youth Games themselves - would not be able to take place.
Thank you to our fantastic clubs, including Lightwater Juniors Badminton Club, Swifts Badminton Club, Turners Boxing Academy, Camberley Cricket Club, Camberley & Farnborough Hockey Club, Camberley Judo Club, Camberley RFC, Camberley Town Youth FC, Chobham RFC, Surrey Heath Netball Club, Camberley Tennis Club, The Eikon Charity and sponsors such as Places for People and Publicity Plus who provide ongoing support to Team Surrey Heath.
Coaching sessions are open to 7-16 year-olds below county standard in their chosen sport (each sport is open to specific age groups/gender) and currently living and/or attending school in Surrey Heath.
For details of session venues, dates and times and to register, visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/syg, or call 01276 707100 and ask to speak to a member of the leisure team.


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Vince MacNeil, a Halifax school principal and amateur genealogist, said recent genetic tests show that MacNeil men descended from the Barra islands off Scotland are not at all related to Ireland's King Niall of the Nine Hostages, as was long believed.
Their DNA is a match from ancient Scandinavians. Vikings, that is.
"I was surprised," said MacNeil, who is originally from Cape Breton and whose ancestors are from the Barra islands.
"I had no idea that I had any Scandinavian or Viking origin. I shouldn't say that I was shocked. I already knew from my research that about half of the place names on Barra are Norse words, so there is evidence already that the Vikings were there."
Gaelic oral history always referred to the MacNeils of Barra as being Irish in origin.
MacNeil said a voluntary study was started years ago by Alex Buchanan, a professor at the University of Tasmania, Australia, in which men who believe they are descended from the MacNeils of Barra submit DNA for testing.
As resident genealogist for the Clan MacNeil of Canada, MacNeil said he was asked to help spread the word and submitted his own DNA for testing.
Early results have been known for some time, he said, but the issue is gaining attention now because the sample size is large enough to provide significant data. And a story in a Scottish newspaper has helped spark worldwide interest in the results.
With genetic certainty, some people are discovering they are related to bloodthirsty Scandinavian pirates from more than 1,000 years ago, while others are finding out they are not, said MacNeil.
"It's controversial, because it's causing people to re-examine who they think they are."
He said not all MacNeils are from Barra, and those who aren't may not be directly descended from Vikings.
However, there could be people with variant spellings who are. Many of the immigrants to Nova Scotia in the 1800s were illiterate and their names were recorded and spelled for them by government agents.
Therefore, he said, it's possible there are McNeils, MacNeills or MacNeals who are descended from Vikings.
And depending on where they're from, the Neil clan could be from the Irish Niall or the Norse Njal.
MacNeil said some members of Premier Stephen McNeil's family hail from a region in Cape Breton that was settled by MacNeils from Barra, and it's "likely" the premier has some Viking DNA.
However, the premier said Wednesday he doubts there's any Viking in his blood.
MacNeil can "rest assured that my two Irish grandmothers will ensure the Irish are well represented in this premier," McNeil said.
Scott Moir, a Cape Breton University history professor who teaches a class on Vikings, said it shouldn't come as a surprise that people from Scottish islands are descended from Vikings.
Although the horned helmet may be a stereotype, he said, there's ample evidence Vikings were adventurous, brave — and violent — invaders who travelled to new lands looking for loot.
Moir said his class tends to be popular, partly because there are a number of connections to Cape Breton.
"There's a good case to be made that the Vikings were here as part of their exploration of Vinland," he said.
Academic research indicates parts of Cape Breton match up with lands described in Norse sagas and there is archeological evidence of their landing in Newfoundland.
Some MacNeils are also having some fun with the news.
Ian MacNeil, manager of the Cape Breton Prosperity Framework and a former CBC radio host known for dressing in the manner of his Scottish ancestors, said in a Facebook post he will be increasing his wardrobe.
"I will be adding a new horned helmet to the kilt ensemble," he wrote.
Stewart MacNeil of Cape Breton traditional Celtic band the Barra MacNeils said he wasn't surprised by the DNA results, and knowing them won't change the band or its focus.
However, he said, future concertgoers may get a hint of the band's older heritage. "Don't be surprised if you start seeing some horned helmets at the (merchandise) table."


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All We Need Is A Little Respect
If we were to build the basis of a relationship with a customer, we would start with a concept of respect.
I was reading a blog from Malcolm Auld today and it got me thinking about the many legislative attempts to protect the Australian Consumer against the big bad world of marketing. (Malcolm Auld is one of the legends of the Australian DM Industry and I have always admired his no nonsense approach to Marketing, you can ready his blogs here. Marketing is full of attempts to make people buy stuff…heaven help us! But, his blog got me thinking about the word RESPECT.
The Oxford Dictionary defines the word RESPECT as:
"deferential esteem felt or shown towards a person or quality".
Now this is a nice place to start. Especially for those of us that use data to drive our marketing communications. With a little respect, I believe we could have stopped much of the legislation, which has become a plague on our efforts. The telemarketing that bombards us, the email that floods us and the advertising that clutters our lives should be better, more targeted, more relevant and much more respectful. Surely, in these days of Big Data we can find a way to control the contact strategy and allow the consumer to be reached with messaging that is of some interest. Would this not only be more effective, but even welcomed by the consumer - imagine the response you could get!
But wait, there is more…
Respect of your customers is probably more than a contact strategy. In many cases brands allow us to be anonymous with no attempt to engage. Think about the number of times you have stayed at a hotel. They capture all sorts of useful information, yet how many ever contact you again? How many make you feel special or privileged, how many even care? For that matter, think of the last car you bought. Did you buy it from a dealer? Ever heard from them again? Where's the respect in that?
We have an amazing opportunity to change this - NOW.
We have at our disposal all sorts of data that can change the way we engage with customers. We can make this personal (and I mean data elements that are a whole lot more personal than a customer's name) and we have the privilege of making this more relevant than in any time in our history. Yet, so many marketers find this too much of a challenge.
Respect your customers. Bring them to the core of everything you do. Keep them close. Make it personal.


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The first decade of adulthood is a flurry of foundation-building activities, including starting your career, building a family and establishing the assets you'll eventually rely on in retirement. Unfortunately, saving for a future 40+ years away usually isn't top of mind for most 20-somethings. Investing often falls low on the list of priorities, with many young adults assuming they've got plenty of time to establish and contribute to retirement accounts.
While it's true time is on your side in your 20s, getting an early start on your financial future can put you well ahead of the game. Although it may seem overwhelming, there are ways to wade into the investing pool without diving directly into the deep end. For example:
Experts say 20 percent of your income should go toward savings and investments. While your income may not be at its peak in your 20s, you likely have fewer demands on your resources (like paying for a mortgage and your kid's college tuition) and can better leverage whatever salary you're earning.
One of the easiest ways to get started is by taking advantage of your employer's 401(k) match. Many companies help you save for retirement by offering matching contributions to your 401(k) investing account, usually $.50 for each $1.00 you save, up to a specific percentage. At this stage, you should at least pony up enough of your own dough to earn the full employer match – otherwise, you're leaving free money on the table.
With all the burgeoning responsibilities of your post-graduation years, managing your investments is one that can easily slip your mind. By putting your investment activities on autopilot, you can free your time for other tasks without neglecting your financial future. A robo-advisor can provide many of the benefits of an in-person investment advisor at a much lower cost. And since you're not involved in the day-to-day management of your account, you can avoid getting spooked and making unwarranted and emotional changes to your account based on natural market fluctuations. (However, you'll still need to examine your accounts at least annually to make sure you're on track to reach your goals.)
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If a 25-year-old invests $100 per month and achieves a modest 6-percent rate of return, they will have accumulated $185,700 by age 65. Waiting until 35 to start investing cuts that amount to $94,800, a difference of $90,900. That's no chump change!
All too often, 20-somethings keep their money in safe, easily liquidable investments, such as certificates of deposit and money market accounts. While you might be wary of the financial markets following the ups-and-downs of the last several years, these conservative investment choices could be harmful to your future. Why? Because the lower rate of return usually doesn't keep up with inflation over the long run. That means you'll eventually end up with an investment that's not much more valuable than it would be had you stashed your cash in a shoebox at home. Opening yourself to more risk, such as equities, will drive the growth you need to build long-term wealth. Plus, your age means you'll have the opportunity to recoup any losses you may experience.
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method. Setting data using JSON format is very similar to the way of setting data in JavaScript. The name of every object in JSON configuration corresponds to the name of a method or parameter in JavaScript. Snippet below demonstrates configuration of the simple chart.
This configuration creates chart like the one below
Note: Pie chart can have only one data series, thus JSON configuration for pie chart requires no "series" object."series"
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. API describes how every method and parameter are used. The structure is pretty much the same for JSON configuration. For example, you can find column() method in API to create column chart.
X(11123) is the point P602 at
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X(11123) lies on these lines: {2,523}, {3,8151}, {22,669}, {184,8723}, {351,2799}, {512,3917}, {525,3167}, {647,1196}, {690,8030}, {804,3268}, {826,1640}, {868,6328}, {1316,5489}, {1499,3534}, {3526,10279}, {5070,10280}, {9147,9479}
X(11123) = midpoint of X(3268) and X(9131) X(11123) = reflection of X(i) in X(j) for these (i,j): (2, 10190), (1649, 9168), (8029, 2), (8371, 1649) X(11123) = anticomplement of X(10278) X(11123) = crosspoint of X(99) and X(523) X(11123) = crosssum of X(110) and X(512) X(11123) = crossdifference of every pair of points on line X(187) X(9218) X(11123) = reflection of X(8029) in the Euler line X(11123) = X(9395)-anticomplementary conjugate of X(3448) X(11123) = Hutson-Parry-circle-inverse of X(10189) X(11123) = barycentric product X(523)*X(620) X(11123) = barycentric quotient X(620)/X(99) X(11123) = {X(2),X(5466)}-harmonic conjugate of X(10189)
X(11124) is the point P603 at Table 47 .
X(11124) lies on these lines: {55,650}, {165,513}, {197,667}, {497,10006}, {514,10164}, {521,3167}, {522,3971}, {657,1200}, {885,5281}, {926,1635}, {1376,3126}, {3158,3251}
X(11124) = crosspoint of X(100) and X(650) X(11124) = crosssum of X(513) and X(651) X(11124) = crossdifference of every pair of points on line X(241) X(9356) X(11124) = centroid of the side triangle of ABC and 1st circumperp triangle X(11124) = barycentric product X(650)*X(3035) X(11124) = barycentric quotient X(3035)/X(4554)
X(11125) is the point P628 at Table 47 .
X(11125) lies on these lines: {11,244}, {242,514}, {376,9524}, {522,3582}, {1099,6739}, {1636,1637}, {2457,6003}, {2773,5902}, {4064,8062}, {4777,6129}, {6006,7661}
X(11125) = crossdifference of every pair of points on line X(71) X(74) X(11125) = tripolar centroid of X(27) X(11125) = intersection of tangents to incircle at X(11) and X(1354) X(11125) = intersection of tangents at X(244) and X(1099) to inellipse centered at X(10) X(11125) = isoconjugate of X(j) and X(j) for these (i,j): {72,1304}, {74,100}, {101,2349}, {190,2159}, {692,1494}, {1332,8749}, {2433,4567}, {5380,9717} X(11125) = barycentric product X(i)*X(j) for these {i,j}: {27,9033}, {30,514}, {86,1637}, {286,2631}, {522,6357}, {649,3260}, {693,2173}, {905,1784}, {1495,3261}, {1990,4025}, {2407,3120}, {3676,7359}, {4240,4466}, {4750,9214}, {7649,11064} X(11125) = barycentric quotient X(i)/X(j) for these (i,j): (30,190), (513,2349), (514,1494), (649,74), (667,2159), (1474,1304), (1495,101), (1636,3682), (1637,10), (1784,6335), (1990,1897), (2173,100), (2407,4600), (2420,4570), (2631,72), (3120,2394), (3122,2433), (3260,1978), (3284,1331), (6357,664), (7359,3699), (9033,306), (9406,692), (9409,71), (11064,4561) X(11125) =
X(11126) lies on the curves K341b, K856, Q033, and these lines: {2, 17}, {3, 54}, {6, 2981}, {14, 5616}, {15, 11004}, {16, 323}, {22, 5864}, {61, 1994}, {110, 3130}, {299, 1273}, {302, 8838}, {471, 11078}, {559, 3219}, {616, 2902}, {622, 8836}, {2993, 3181}, {3060, 3129}, {3201, 6104}, {5456, 7309}
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Exhibition "Les Haras Camp, 1939. Fonteserè and Clavé at the Martí Vivès light"
Exhibition from March 17 to September 2, 2018.
Opening: Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
In this exhibition, it is proposed to highlight the rich network of relationships in which, despite the difficult situation they had to face, the young artists Carles Fontserè and Antoni Clavé moved in the first phase of their exile. Perpignan, during the first months of 1939 became a city in a state of emergency in which the gestures of solidarity were fundamental for the fate of the refugees.
The Roussillon artist Martí Vives will play a key role in the departure of catalans of the French concentration camps, as was the case of Fontserè and Antoni Clavé. To Carles Fontserè, as well as to Antoni Clavé, that precarious and even dangerous stage will allow them, paradoxically, to make their first exhibitions as artists. Art will become a vital survival strategy.
The exhibition will be able to see original works and diverse documentation of the time.
Exhibition curated by Eric Forcada and held in the framework of the centenary Carles Fontserè, in collaboration with the Department of Culture (Generalitat de Catalunya).


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As a nature photographer, and writer, I connect people with nature through photos and stories, published on Amazon, Blurb and iBooks.
My goal as a photographer is to create appreciation for the beauty and fragility of this planet, especially water ecosystems, such as the estuaries in Florida, the rivers in Wisconsin and Colorado, and the glaciers in Antarctica. Photographing wildlife requires stillness. This challenges me to slow down as I listen to nature speaking to me. I take care not to disturb wildlife, preferring to capture critter's behaviors in their natural habitat. My kayak serves as a blind, moving so slowly that the turtle stays on its log, the eagle continues feeding her young and the heron stalks. Combining language with photographs allows me to tell stories, such as the pro bono work I've created for the National Park Service, Stump Pass State Park in Florida, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, the Audubon Society, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, and Wildflower Preserve, part of Lemon Bay Conservancy. My photos have been published in newspapers, conservation calendars and books, as well as websites (e.g., Lemon Bay Conservancy, Florida State Parks). I currently teach digital photography part-time for the College of Ringling Art and Design, and write a newspaper column called Noticing Nature for the Sun Tribune.
My hope is to help preserve threatened and endangered species. I draw inspiration from species such as the eagle, and the trumpeter swan. Both species were once threatened and are now making a comeback due to changes in the environment. We are one community on this planet earth. Through photography, I can bring nature to others.
I have published over 80 articles, seven books and numerous photographs, and won awards from the Photographic Society of America, Florida Camera Club Council, the Photographic Society of America, the International Reading Association, the Wisconsin DPI, the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Michigan State University and the University of Minnesota. In 2010 my memoir was a finalist for the Florida Palm Literary Awards. I belong to the North American Nature Photography Association, the Englewood Camera Club, the Venice Camera Club, and the Florida Camera Club. I am a former member of the Minnesota Nature Photography Club and the Western Wisconsin PhotoClub.
My following nature photography books can be found on Amazon: (Spirit of the Swan) (Sadie, Save the Spoonbill) (Baby Loves), Blurb: (P is for Penguin), (Sadie, Save the Spoonbill) as well as through iBooks. Betty Baust and I created Stump Pass Native Coastal Plants brochure for the Florida state parks.
I have exhibited my work in Minnesota, Wisconsin and several places in Florida. Locally, my work is for sale at the Englewood Art Center, Old Florida Gallery and Outdoor Center, Copperfish Books, the Sandman Book Company, Nellie's Notecards and Wilson's Whimsies and the Manasota Key Coffee House,


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Finding the best and cheap hybrid bikes is not too easy in nowadays, because, we have to take care everything while buying one of the best and affordable hybrid bikes.
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#1 Schwinn Men's Wayfar Hybrid Bike
Schwinn Wayfarer mens is one of the well-known names if we are talking about the best cheap hybrid bikes.
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#2 Schwinn Men's Network 3.0 700C
Schwinn Men's Network 3.0 700C is on the 2nd position in our list of to #5 best cheap hybrid bikes.
And it has the potential to give you amazing cycling experience.
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#3 Sixthreezero EVRYjourney Women's 26-Inch Step-Through Hybrid Cruiser Bicycle
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The sweeping handlebars combine the ideal curves of a cruiser and hybrid handlebar, and they're shaped to keep your shoulders relaxed and back upright during rides.
7-speed Shimano external hub allows for a wide range of riding, from leisure to long-distance commutes.
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#4 Tommaso Sterrata Adventure Road Bike w/ Mechanical Disc Brakes (Editor's Choice)
I never prefer the expensive products, but I always prefer the quality one, and this is the only reason that I am adding this hybrid bike in this list of #5 to cheap hybrid bike.
Tommaso Sterrata Adventure is not a cheap hybrid bike as it charges more than other hybrid bikes.
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Very first, it allowing riders the versatility to go where no road bike has gone before.
Using only Shimano gears, the bike functions smooth, with precision shifting when you need it most.
Breaking down barriers isn't easy, but the Sterrata's 12-25T Claris cassette and Claris Triple 30/39/50T crankset, break the chains that have been holding road riders to the pavement for years.
In terms of technology, the Kenda Kwick Trax 32c All-Terrain Tires offer riders excellent control and handling in all weather and trail conditions.
And HCT (High-Modulus Carbon) Fork features internal cable routing, giving the bike a clean look and improving performance.
Tommaso TC-30D rims offer the rugged durability of a 28 spoke rim, that can handle all types of terrain and keep rolling.
Wide 32c tires give you the added grip and control needed for off-road riding, without slowing you down on the streets.
The Sterrata is also equipped with Tektro Lyra disc brakes for added stopping power in adverse weather conditions, making this bike perfect for all weather and terrain conditions.
Well, guys, this was all about the Tommaso Sterrata Adventure, and definitely, it is not a cheap hybrid bike as it charges around $670 but for sure it is the best one in terms of comfort and technology.
And guys, trust me if you are a true rider and want to enjoy every ride with your personal hybrid bike then it is the best one for you.
#5 Stowabike 26″ MTB V2 Folding Dual Suspension 18 Speed Shimano Gears Mountain Bike
Last but not least, and here we have one more amazing hybrid bike on the list, so at the no. 5 we have the Stowabike 26.
This hybrid bike charges around $130 and has the ability to let you enjoy every ride. It is the ideal one for mountain riding as well as road cycling also.
The first thing that attracts more is the design of this cycle, it has a decent look, with 26″ steel Stowabike folding frame, to give you the amazing strength.
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This best hybrid bike gives you the 18-Speed derailleur for smooth shifts. So, you will able to adjust the speed according to the road.
Wanda 26×1.95″ tires give you the added grip and control needed for off-road riding, without slowing you down on the streets.
Another best part of Stowabike 26 is the steel v-brakes offer superior stopping power in rain, snow, mud, and any other conditions the trail can throw at you.
Just because of the quality of this best hybrid bike, we have added the Stowabike 26 on this list of top #5 cheap hybrid bikes.
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Final Words About These Best Cheap Hybrid Bikes
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Most men know that there are certain questions you never ask a woman; their age, weight, etc… But there are also questions you should never ask a woman during sex. Although certain question can blow your chances of getting blown in the first place, these are questions you should never ask a girl once you have her in the sack.
Who's your daddy?
She knows who her daddy is, and it isn't you. Besides being an outdated "saying", nobody wants to be reminded about their parents during sex.
Do you like that?
If you're in the middle of the act, this is a question you shouldn't have to ask. Of course she likes it, if she didn't, you probably wouldn't be there.
Can you give me a BJ?
Some things are best left unsaid. A blowjob is one of those things. If it doesn't happen organically, don't be surprised if it doesn't happen at all.
Are you okay?
Even if they won't admit it, women want a "bad boy". Although being concerned for your girl's well-being is generally something they will appreciate, it's not as endearing during sex.
Did you cum?
Especially if you're with a new girl, this should be the #1 question to avoid. Some girls fake it, but if you have to ask, chances are that you're not getting it done.


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2017 Cancer Soul Forecast
The sun is now travelling against the astrological backdrop of Cancer. Cancer is a Cardinal water sign, ruled by the Moon. The Moon and the element water are both associated with our emotional nature, the ebb and flow of our moods and feelings. In the Charka system, the Moon is tied to the 2nd chakra, which creates the constantly changing rainbow colors of the 2nd layer of our energy field. Cancer has perfected nurturing and comforting and is associated with the Mother, or the more physically present and intimately involved parent. It rules the 4th house of home and family and has mastered all of the domestic tasks that keep a family happy: everything from cooking and cleaning to hugging and snuggling. Cancer is intuitively aware of everyone's emotional needs, and is happiest when it is actively engaged in meeting those needs! The symbol for Cancer looks like the number 69 on its side, showing that intimate yin/yang bonding that is at the heart of Cancer energy. When Cancer is operating from its abundance of compassion, there is nothing more healing and nourishing than its loving Motherly care. But when Cancer is operating out of the dark waters of fear and worry, we can see its shadowy underbelly. It can take that acute awareness of other's emotions and use it to become manipulative and controlling. It can take that great ability to bond and merge and take it one step beyond into clingy codependency. Its natural desire to help others can become overbearing, and its mothering can turn to smothering.
The Astrological Age of Cancer was back around 64000-8400 BC. Interestingly, this was a time when goddess worship was prevalent and where society was tribal and matriarchic. This was also around the time of catastrophic flooding from the rapid melting of Ice Age Glaciers which correspond to countless stories of global deluge. The emotions of Cancer when they get flowing can be overwhelming. The religion of Cancer is definitely the religion of the Divine Mother. I have long been a follower of the Hindu teacher Ammachi, who is known in the West as the Hugging Saint. She embodies the energy of the Divine Mother and gives Darshan by hugging and kissing people which is much more intimate and Cancerian than the usual Shaktipat transmission from a distant guru. She also embodies the Cancerian spirit of nurturance and mothering by raising gigantic sums of money for charities. She has orphanages and schools and hospitals for the poor and housing projects all over India. Cancer is also the sign of our inner child and being around the Divine Mother brings out the child in us that just wants to be loved. Amma sees all of us as her children and she asked that we worship her with that same openness and simplicity.
You can do charts for groups and larger entities, including nation states, using their moment of inception. America was born on the 4th of July and we have a tendency as a nation to go with our emotions more than our minds. And of course during our birthday month we make quite an over the top emotional show of our patriotic feelings for our country on July 4th. Cancer is most comfortable in small intimate groups, and this tribal consciousness makes this month a perfect time to learn to better support and nurture the various tribes we belong to. This is a great time to be with family and friends and nuture your emotional needs. Take a vacation and take a needed break to rest and recharge and get your home in order and you will make the most of this trip through Cancer.
July 1st– Stand Off For Caring: July 1st. There is a tense T-square energy permeating the air today. The Sun, Mars and Mercury are in Cancer opposing Pluto in Capricorn. The Moon and Jupiter in Libra are square to this opposition forming the T of the T-square aspect pattern and offering an outlet for the energies of the opposition. Cancer wants to care for everyone and would love to have universal health care regardless of the cost. It is keenly attuned to the suffering of others and will give till it hurts. Pluto in Capricorn is the darkest element of this arrangement, representing the Plutocracy of sociopathic ultra-rich who are coldly indifferent to the suffering of others. Those who would happily let the lower classes suffer and die to get themselves another massive tax cut. Capricorn in general is a classic conservative energy that believes you should have to work hard and sacrifice to earn health care or any other benefit in life. It hates entitlement programs, and believes there should be rewards for hard work and harsh consequences for those who are lazy or irresponsible. It would accuse Cancer of enabling and being overprotective, creating a "Nanny state" that prevents people from growing up and taking responsibility for themselves. Jupiter and the Moon in Libra represent the balancing act of crafting some sort of legislation that can honor both sides of this philosophical opposition. Something that is makes health care affordable but that is also fiscally sustainable. Something that affords basic protections for all while also holding people personally accountable for their health care on some level. If the Republicans managed to pass their draconian bill this week, this will most likely manifest as a wave of rebellion from all of those negatively impacted by its heartless provisions. If the bill fails to gain support, which is the more likely outcome, This is a time when we can deepen the conversation and make progress towards actually improving and fixing our health care system in a unified and bi-partisan way. instead of trying to destroy it and reverse the progress that we have made towards universal coverage. It is strange that the richest country in the world hasn't yet figured out how to provide decent health care to all its people, when all other wealthy western nations have done so long ago.
July 8th- Health Care Debate Echo: This full moon is taking place with the Sun and Mars in Cancer opposing the Moon and Pluto in Capricorn. Jupiter in Libra is still making a T-square out of this opposition, highlighting again the same tensions as were present on July 1st. The full moon and the involvement of militant Mars and Pluto should bring things it to a more emotionally intense and dramatic level. This is a good time to revisit the sausage making process that is democratic legislation and perhaps find some common ground that can be agreed on across party lines. If the Republican only push has been finally shown to be dead in the water, perhaps there is a chance that the focus can shift towards actually working together to fix and stabilize the exchanges where insurers are pulling out and restructuring some things to be more practical and sustainable. If the Republicans were actually successful in ramming their horrific bill through, look for mass protests to intensify at congressional offices and town halls. It will be Republicans against the world, and their smug bubble of ideology will be confronted and deflated by the intrusion of a larger reality. They will be reminded that they are vastly outnumbered by those who rely for their survival on things like Medicare and Food Stamps and they will be knocked from their high horses and put in their proper place in the democratic process. So called public servants that try to go against the needs of the people they serve through power grabs and secrecy are inviting a vicious backlash.
July 16th : Mountain of Fire : All that fire and anger and passion that has been stirred up this month is beginning to stabilize and harmonize with a grand trine forming in the fire signs between the Moon and Uranus in Aries, Mercury in Leo, and Saturn in Sagittarius. The grand trine is the most harmonious aspect pattern, so there the raw explosive energies of the beginning of the month are being refined and focused into positive action. The Uranus leg of this grand fire trine is square to the Sun and Mars in Cancer though, so there is still an undercurrent of simmering resentment and anger. Cancer wants everyone to get along and be more merged and connected, but fire is a very individualistic element, and everybody is too busy expressing and asserting their individual opinions right now to really come together in a deep and intimate way. But Mercury in Leo is very close to the collective north node in Leo and this moment of strong individualistic expression is important for our soul learning. Aquarius is concerned with the herd and nurturing the needs of the group, Leo is focused on nurturing its own self-actualization. We are all learning the lessons of personal empowerment right now. So even though it may not feel warm and fuzzy with everyone loudly disagreeing, it is important for everyone to be able to speak their needs in a bold and forceful way right now.