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Mark Millar announced at the Marvel: Civil War and Remembrance Panel at Wizard World Chicago that he and Bryan Hitch will be the new creative team on "Fantastic Four" in 2008 (for indepth coverage of their plans, check out our interview with Millar and Hitch). He also told the crowd about "1985 Haunted," a story that takes place one year after "Secret Wars" and focuses on the villains.
"I took 2007 mostly off," Millar said. "Over the first few months of next year you'll see a few projects."
Millar said that Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone" is the biggest influence for his "Fantastic Four" run. He said he'd be on the book for at least a year, and that he already has 10 issues done. The panel included a video promoting the "Fantastic Four" series as if it were a Hollywood blockbuster. The trailer concluded, saying "Fantastic Four" would be about "Love, family, intrigue and sacrifice."
Speaking on "1985," Millar said the story would be like "Stephen King doing a Marvel book. No one knows anything about this yet," Millar said. "I was desperate to get this out." The book features art by Tommy Lee Edwards, an artist Millar said would become a "superstar" as soon as issues of "1985" start coming out.
Millar confessed to talking to Stan Lee about writing "Fantastic Four." Lee told Millar the main thing to keep in mind is that nothing is too crazy for the FF. Millar talked to the crowd about how innovative Lee and Jack Kirby's first 100 issues of the series were, and that he'd like to get it back to where there are plenty of surprises.
"This book, every 10 issues, it was evolving. After 100 issues, they started regurgitating old plots," Millar said. "After the 40th time Galactus shows up, you know you're not going to get eaten."
It was during this discussion that the projection screen read, "We don't speak Scottish, either," a jab at Millar's pronounced accent. The crowd reacted with a good laugh, while Millar sat confused.
Later, the panel went into questions and answers. Some of the highlights:
What was the international reaction to "Civil War?"
"Anything said outside America, even I don't have an interest," Millar said. "There's something about other countries… it's just crap."
Anything you regret about Civil War?
Millar referenced an earlier question about the death of Black Goliath. "Speaking of Black Goliath dying, someone asked me, 'you realize that you have a Norse god taking down a black guy?' There are four guys in Kentucky going, "Yeah!"
Any plans on bringing back Black Goliath?
Millar asked the fans, "What do you think?" Only one person shouted out, "Yeah." And that killed that question.
How long had you planned on killing Captain America?
"From the very beginning," answered Joe Quesada. "The only debate was should he die in the pages of 'Civil War' or in 'Captain America.' We knew it was going to happen very early."
Later, a fan asked if it was confusing, keeping "Civil War" in order.
"We had all these discussions on who would be on what side," Millar said. "It was interesting to see those same discussions on the internet later."
"Tom Brevoort put 'Civil War' together," added Quesada. "What also made it special, was that it excited all the writers. Those ancillaries were really, really good. All the writers really knocked it out of the park."
"Tom Brevoort is really the unsung hero of 'Civil War,'" Millar agreed.
Quesada continued, "We were working very hard. Another person that had it tough was [Paul] Jenkins. There were these little nuances; a lot of stuff was in flux. Paul had a great twist in 'Front Line' that nobody saw coming.
A fan then asked how the characters were chosen for sides - were they thrown into a hat?
Quesada explained, "We took the list of characters and Mark would get up on the table and pretend to be Captain America."
"I'm losing respect for myself," Millar said.
A fan asked if both the registration and anti-registration sides were intended to be equally represented, saying that it always seemed that the anti-registration side was the more just side.
Millar said that if you read "Civil War" by itself, it was 50/50, "because there were really good arguments for both sides. And the other writers all had their perspectives."
Quesada asked the room if they were comfortable with a 14-year-olds getting driver's licenses. Millar responded that he was if the kid was Doogie Howswe. Quesada continued, saying it's like trusting just anyone to fly a plane. "These are flying people. Look at it from that point, you want these people licensed and trained," Quesada said. "You kind of see Tony's point. We knew a lot of people would feel Captain America's way."
A fan asked whose idea it was to spark "Civil War" with an explosion. Millar said that Jeph Loeb came up with the idea of the war starting in Stamford, Connecticut because he went to school there.
"Some of the greatest wars start with one single bullet," Quesada added. "This is a superhero war caused by a small action, but some children died."
Could it have been anybody besides Nitro who set it off?
"I asked, who's a good explode-y guy?" Miller said. "And they said Nitro is a good explode-y guy."
Is it decided when someone will be taking over for Captain America, since the book is still going?
Quesada again joked, "In a month, you'll see Cap red, Cap white, Cap blue."
A fan asked about Joss Whedon's involvement in plotting "Civil War." Quesada said that Whedon helped solve the final battle between Captain America and Iron Man. "Everyone was 50/50 [on the outcome], so we pitched him both ways, He said clearly, 'this is the way you go.'"
Quesada then told a story about a particularly low time for him, when Whedon saved his day. It was San Diego Comic-Con 2002, and Warren Ellis had just announced he was going exclusive with DC. Also, Marvel didn't have a booth. "It was not a good day for me," Quesada said. "I'm sitting in a booth, signing. I look up and I see Joss Whedon, and I ask, hey Joss, would you like to write 'X-Men?' He said, 'yeah.' "I wish Pamela Anderson would have been there too."
A fan asked if anyone was working behind Tony Stark. Quesada said it was no one specifically, but that at the end of the day, if someone was supposed to have all the names, Tony thought it'd be best that they be with him. Quesada then told the story of a VA hospital that had lost 44,000 names and Social Security numbers of veterans who are still alive, and that added fuel to the "Civil War's" fire.
A fan asked about Captain America's perspective - "If you were working for a company, wouldn't you want to know who you were working for?"
Millar responded that Captain America is special because no one says, "Cap, you go take on those guys." But the flip side was that the government would be nervous about a guy that goes and takes down a whole country. "The Marvel Universe is one DNA strand away from the real world."
One fan complained about the mainstream media ruining the surprise of Captain America's death. "The media outlets want breaking news," Quesada said. "If we say that we'll give it to you after it happens, they'll say sorry, old news. We could have broke it weeks before and sold zillions. I think we did a nice compromise. What I was floored about was how many outlets reported it as real news."
Millar was asked if he had been given good advice from other creators in the industry. Millar said that the best advice he received was from Dick Giordano, who told him to stop drawing. "My portfolio, it was on lined paper," Millar recalled. "He looked at me and said, 'You ever think about writing?'"
A fan asked about Steven Colbert's acquiring of a Captain America shield.
"He's a huge fan of comics," Quesada said. "We had a Cap shield in Brevoorts' office. It was Brevoort's, it belonged to [the late] Mark Gruenweld. I sent an e-mail to Colbert… Brevoort was out of the office that day. He was pissed. Gruenwald's widow wrote a nice bit on Colbert's blog, saying that if Mark were still alive, he'd be a huge fan of Colbert."
A fan asked Millar if the "Fantastic Four" book would be shorter stories, or an on-going title. Millar responded, saying it'd be "high concepts with a massive budget. Something as small as hiring a nanny for Franklin to fighting Dr. Doom," he said. "The thing we want to bring back to the book is unpredictability."
Are you considering reconciling Reed and Sue?
Miller explained, "Reed has bought these original tickets for the opening of Disneyland, and they go back in time to the actual opening. It's about two people being in love. For me, it's touching."
A fan asked how far out Marvel has stories planned. "We are usually a year and a half planned out," Quesada said. "The trick is, the further out you get, the looser you have to be."
Millar was asked what he thought of the "Ultimate Avengers" DVDs. "I haven't seen them," Millar said. "I have a copy, but it won't play on a Scottish DVD player."
An embittered fan then asked, "The program said there was a major announcement… did I miss it?"
Quesada responded by replaying the "Fantastic Four" video.


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What hardware is causing screen splitting issue on LG G4?
I did a screen repair on a LG G4 because the screen was displaying a vertical split. I honestly believed that the lcd was at fault because usually that is what would cause something that looked like that. I replaced the screen only to have the new screen do the same thing. I have read tons of forums to find out that this is some kind of hardware issue, but have yet to find a solution. I am positive that it is hardware. But now I'd like to know what to do to fix it. There has to be something I can do. I watched a youtube vid of a person just holding a phone with this common issue. I read in the comments that somebody had heated the 'screen contact' on the motherboard (his words, not mine), and that worked for him, but he has no vids explaining that and no further comments on the vid. Any suggestions? To be more clear, half of the screen is either static or frozen.
Update (03/16/2018)
I never really solved this issue and it was returned to the customer. However, I have some better theory as to why this happens. My suspicion lies on the LCD connector itself, although I can't be sure as I no longer have this phone. It would be really helpful if someone could get some close-up pictures of that area. I'm sorry that I didn't :*(
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How to fix LG G5 Screen Split issue using Heatgun.
Disassemble LG G5 using the link below.
Disconnect the Wifi Cable (Black One), Rear Camera, Front Camera.
Now with just the logic board, place it on a surface that won't melt.
It should look like the picture below. Warning don't take off anything else
Turn on your heatgun and apply left right motion only concentrating on the cpu metal plate for around 15 seconds.
Do the same thing on the opposite side of the cpu plate.
Let it cool down for around 10 minutes.
Put it back together and it should work.
I did it atleast four times, first time it worked but failed after few minutes.
Second and third time was not working at all.
The fourth time I did it, it was working.
It's been a while and it still going.
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I also have the same problem with my LG 4. I presume I attempt the same procedures as for the LG 5?
I have the same issue after a screen assembly replacement. Did you ever find a solution?


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Dr. Carl Roger conducts the first therapy session with the client Kathy. She says she experiences Dr. Rogers as fatherly and feels at ease telling him about her fears and the "wall" she has built to protect herself from hurt by others. Kathy, in spite of her education and intellect, describes feelings of not being worthy.


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Songs can be an ideal way to get children involved and interested in a daily routine or help to solidify a new skill through repetition. Pairing directions with familiar song melodies adds an element of fun and also provides structure to the daily schedule. Teachers find that these tunes make classroom transitions almost effortless!
Here are some tips for creating your own "Tunes for Tasks", followed by suggested tunes for various school and home activities:
1. Choose the target skill you want the child to accomplish such as lining up for recess.
2. Choose several related phrases that you would give as directions for the skill such as "Line up at the door" and "Time to go to recess."
3. Choose a simple, repetitive melody such as…
• Farmer and the Dell
• If You're Happy and You Know it
• Clementine
• Are You Sleeping
• London Bridge
4. Start with one phrase relating to the skill and see if it fits logically within the song. For example "Line up at the door." could be exchanged for "Farmer and the dell" using the same tune.
5. Adapt the song as needed to fit in each direction you need to give for the desired skill. For example, when it's time to line up, this song will facilitate the transition.
Line Up at the Door
To the tune of "Farmer and the Dell"
Line up at the door,
Line up at the door,
Time to go to recess now,
Let's line up at the door.
Here are some more of my "Tunes for Tasks," sung to familiar melodies:
Bubble Song
To the tune of "Pop Goes the Weasel"
Bubbles, bubbles in the air,
We're blowing lots of bubbles,
But when you catch one in your hand--
POP! goes the bubble.
Way up high and way down low,
Floating in the air now,
But when you catch one in your hand--
POP! goes the bubble.
Calendar Song
To the tune of " London Bridge "
Do you know what day it is,
day it is, day it is?
Do you know what day it is?
Today is Monday.
Do you know what month it is,
month it is, month it is?
Do you know what month it is?
The month is August.
To the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"
Red, orange, yellow, green, ,
blue and purple too;
These are the colors that I know,
I'll show them all to you.
Goodbye Song
To the tune of "Goodnight Ladies"
Goodbye Carlos,
Goodbye John,
Goodbye Jenny,
It's time to say goodbye.
(Repeat until all children's names have been sung)
Nap Time
To the tune of "Are You Sleeping"
Are you ready, are you ready,
For a nap, for a nap?
Let's get out our mats now, let's get out our mats now,
Then we'll rest, then we'll rest.
Playdough Song
To the tune of "I'm a Little Teapot"
We can play with Playdough, here we go,
Squishing and squashing in the dough.
When we're making new shapes, it's so fun,
We pound and push until we're done
We can play with Playdough, here we go,
Squishing and squashing in the dough.
Self-Help Skills
to the tune of "Mulberry Bush"
This is the way we brush our teeth,
brush our teeth, brush our teeth.
This is the way we brush our teeth,
to get them sparkling clean.
This is the way we tie our shoes,
tie our shoes, tie our shoes.
This is the way we tie our shoes,
we lace them so they're tight.
Snack Time
To the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It"
If your name begins with "B" then go to snack.
If you're wearing something red then go to snack.
If you're wearing tennis shoes,
Or if you have on something blue,
Then you can stand and go to snack.
Washing Hands
To the tune of "Farmer and the Dell"
It's time to wash our hands,
It's time to wash our hands,
We'll rub, rub, rub until they're clean,
It's time to wash our hands.
Then dry them with a towel,
Then dry them with a towel,
We'll rub, rub, rub until they're dry,
and then our job is done.
Other melodies that easily lend themselves to transitions and the teaching of elementary concepts include: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Jingle Bells, The Muffin Man, Ten Little Indians, The Bear Went Over the Mountain, She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain, and Did You Ever See a Lassie.
About Michelle Lazar, MT-BC
Michelle Lazar, MT-BC, directs Coast Music Therapy , a San Diego-based agency focused on providing a creative approach to learning through music. She specializes in meeting the learning needs of children with autism and developmental disabilities. She also provides consultation, workshops and training seminars nationally for educators in both special and regular education classrooms.
Michelle holds a baccalaureate degree in Music Therapy from Western Michigan University, with additional training in Neurologic Music Therapy from the Center for Biomedical Research in Music at Colorado State University. Her publications include a chapter in Models of Music Therapy Interventions in School Settings, 2002 edition by Brian L. Wilson.
Michelle offers other practical tips for music-assisted learning at www.coastmusictherapy.com .


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The Hollywood Reporter checked in with automotive product-placement expert Cat Stone, a partner at Los Angeles-based Stone Management, for her take on the cars likely to find their way onto the silver and small screens. ♦ Porsche Panamera S Hybrid The Hot sedan's v6 will deliver 380 horsepower -- and the promise of true green cred Starting at $95,000 and on sale later this year, the Panamera S Hybrid will add eco bragging rights to a car that's already become Hollywood's "It" ride. While fuel-economy data has yet to be released, the hybrid is expected to comfortably best other Panameras at the fuel pump. (The most fuel efficient existing model gets 18 mpg city, 27 highway.) Lest anyone think Porsche has gone soft, it is also debuting a higher-performance turbo model. The $173,000 Turbo S will pump out 550 hp, good enough to rocket it to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Casting Couch "I'm thinking sexy car, big action," Stone says. 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I could see it on shows like Celebrity Apprentice or Desperate Housewives." ♦ Volkswagen Beetle The third iteration of the iconic ride comes out this fall The new Beetle, which debuts days before the show begins, has big shoes to fill: The Bug first appeared in 1938 and VW went on to sell 21.5 million of the vehicles until it was discontinued in 2003. A second-generation model, which ends production this year, will be replaced by this eagerly anticipated two-door. If there's a single biggest change, it's the emphasis on a newfound sporting nature: The car tops out with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 200 horsepower. Pricing hasn't been announced, but it's expected to start in the $19,000 range. Casting Couch "There is just something about VW and fun; it'd be great to do something with a movie like Zookeeper or Kung Fu Panda 2," Stone says. ♦ Mercedes-Benz c63 AmG Coupe The coupe packs 451 horses and a price likely north of $60,000 Mercedes' new C63 is a direct shot at BMW's M3, the reigning king in the high-performance luxury coupe segment. The car, available in the fall, offers a massive 6.2-liter V8 that should propel it from zero to 60 in about 4 seconds. The exterior is spec'd out with black wheels, spoiler and trim for an aggressive look that differentiates the car from the more sedate C-Class coupe. The C63's interior can be spiffed up with optional carbon-fiber trim and two-tone leather seats. And if 451 horsepower isn't enough, Mercedes will offer an upgrade that boosts output to 481 hp -- nearing supercar territory. Casting Couch "I could see an equal number of men and women driving it. It's sexy," Stone says. "For TV, it would skew more toward dramas than comedies; it'd be driven by a character you'd want to emulate. Same for film -- I'm thinking a franchise like X-Men." Mercedes is doing well on the product placement front: Its lust-worthy SLS AMG Gullwing will appear in the next Transformers film. The New York Auto Show Goes Hollywood with a Thor/Acura Deal Acura's not just in Thor, it's hitting the car and comics circuits with its tricked-out rides from the movie. The company, which struck a deal to make its cars the official vehicles of S.H.I.E.L.D., a fictitious law-enforcement agency in the film, will bring a S.H.I.E.L.D. recruitment center to the New York show. The booth, which has made stops at a handful of comics expos, will feature S.H.I.E.L.D.-styled Acuras and personnel from the agency. Acura declined to reveal the financials of its Thor deal, but Susie Rossick of Acura National Advertising says the company's plan to promote its role in the Marvel Studios/Paramount tentpole also includes a TV ad and website. "It's not so much the time you have in the movies; it's what you do with it," she says. LAKE BELL TEST DRIVES PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 With the hybrid Panamera 4 yet to debut, THR's car correspondent, actress Lake Bell, got behind the wheel of Porsche's standard V6 model in New York, where she's shooting Season 2 of HBO's How to Make It in America. You're either a Porschephile or not. It's like people who grew up with pugs. They'll swear that their dog is not ugly and the snoring doesn't keep them up at night. But I didn't grow up with pugs, or Porsches. My dad's favorite child was the antithesis of all things Porsche: a lean and mean Ford GT40, housed next to his best friends, a Shelby Cobra 427 and a KR 500. [Editor's note: Bell's father, Harvey Siegel, owns the New Jersey Motorsports Park.] Perhaps because of my limited exposure to Porsches, the (mostly) rear-engine, curved-backed speed machines have never really done it for me. And for the record, I have a pit bull. That said, my three-day test drive of a slate-blue Panamera 4 was nothing short of a revelation. Manhattan's cratered streets aren't the sexiest environment for spirited driving, but there were benefits. For one, the city provided a test of the all-wheel-drive car's suspension. It handled the pothole-laden mess surprisingly well, offering superb grip while maintaining a smooth ride. Despite being Porsche's first-ever sedan, the two-ton V6 manages to feel light -- like a sports car. It acts like one, too. Its effortlessly powerful pickup made weaving through a maze of manic taxis feel like playing life-size Tetris in 3D. 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Happy 2013!
No matter it iss a good start or a bad start,remember,you still have to go on with your life.So make it a great one.
I thought of doing 2013 post but I cant missed the fun I had on Christmas
Couldnt make 2012 to wait for me
So here is my post-dated blog
Christmas has always been one of my favourite festive season (aside from CNY and Valentines )
Everything and everywhere is so preettttyy and most of the places are beautifully decorated.
This year,me and my friend organized a Christmas dinner
Not that we celebrate Christmas but we think its a great time for everyone to get together for a wonderful dinner
So,we dressed up and get a good dinner!
And everyone was toasting for a greater coming year of 2013
For HEALTH For Wealth For Happiness
Sorry for the quality.Cant expect more from phone cam.
At least could see our faces =)
At least could see our faces =)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
My coordinate of the night
Burgundy Toga dress + Bandage Skirt : Online Boutique
Burgundy clutch : Bershka
Stripy Black Heels : Vincci
Watch & Earings : Chanel
2012 Christmas was awesome
Did little gift exchange with family and few friends
Thanks to myself,my fattyboy,daddy,mummy and the sisters
Thanks Chien
Thanks Yow
And Thank you Qweny!
And before I end this post,I would like to wish everyone a Happy and Wonderful New Year
Love you all and thank you for always be with me
Thanks for the supports and encouragements
I hope I could blog more and do better
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Sweat bees' social evolution
In the first study to link social evolution to climate change, Cornell University entomologists show that the social behavior of many species of sweat bees evolved simultaneously during a period of global warming.
This social evolution occurred much more recently than scientists ever thought - only 20 million to 22 million years ago, compared with the social evolution of other insects, which evolved more than 65 million years ago.
"We believe that climatic change was a critical factor in the evolution of social behavior in these bees," said Bryan Danforth, associate professor of entomology at Cornell. Sweat bees are eusocial, he explained, which is a type of social behavior in which the animals have permanently sterile worker castes (among other traits). Eusocial animals include honey, bumble, carpenter and sweat (halictid) bees, ants, termites, many wasps as well as certain kinds of shrimp and the naked mole rat.
Danforth's study [1], to be published in a forthcoming issue of the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B, Biological Sciences, used both fossils as well as more than 2,300 base pairs of DNA sequences from three genes to infer the evolutionary history, or phylogeny, of the family's eusocial lineages and their relatives. The DNA sequencing sheds light on how divergent the various species are from each other, and the fossils allow the researchers to represent the phylogeny in terms of a timeline in millions of years.
In 2002 and 2004, Danforth showed that the social evolution of the various species of halictid bees arose multiple times independently. The study on the timing of that social evolution, however, began as an honors thesis for former Cornell undergraduate Adam Pearson '03, now a graduate student at the University of Connecticut, in collaboration with Danforth and two former Cornell postdoctoral researchers, Sean Brady and Sedonia Sipes.
"What's so interesting is that the social behavior that's characteristic of these insects arose 'simultaneously,' that is, within 2 million years, which is a very narrow window in evolutionary terms," said Danforth. "It's also news to us that the origin of sociality in halictid bees was so recent."
Once the team dated the evolution of the social behaviors to just 20 million to 22 million years ago, they researched what might have been going on in this time frame that would trigger the development of social behavior in so many species at the same time.
"We discovered that the Earth underwent a warming trend from 15 to 26 million years ago," Danforth said. "In modern halictid bees, social behavior varies among species and even within species as a function of latitude and altitude such that species and populations at low latitudes and in warmer regions are often fully social, whereas they are solitary at higher latitudes and altitudes, which are colder."
Warmer regions have longer growing seasons, he explained, which allows two broods to emerge instead of one. The first brood (workers) helps raise the second brood (reproductives).
Danforth, who teaches Alien Empire: Bizarre Biology of Bugs (Entomology 201), a two-credit course in insect biology, and maintains a Web site on bee phylogeny, is also struck by the social flexibility of sweat bees.
"Other social insects (such as ants, termites, paper wasps and honey bees) have reached 'a point of no return' in social evolution in which members of the lineage are now unable to revert back to a solitary condition. These insects, however, seem to be able to revert fairly easily," he concluded.
Halictid bees, which are important native pollinators in the Northern Hemisphere, where there are about 1,000 species, are nicknamed sweat bees because they are attracted to the salts in human perspiration.
Source (adapted): Cornell University PR "The dating game: Social behavior of sweat bees evolved with Earth's warming a mere 20 million years ago, Cornell study finds" March 13 2006
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Recent and simultaneous origins of eusociality in halictid bees
Sean G. Brady, Sedonia Sipes, Adam Pearson, and Bryan N. Danforth
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
ISSN: 0962-8452 (Paper) 1471-2954 (Online)
Issue: Volume 273, Number 1594 / July 07, 2006
Pages: 1643 - 1649
DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2006.3496
Eusocial organisms are characterized by cooperative brood care, generation overlap and reproductive division of labour. Traits associated with eusociality are most developed in ants, termites, paper wasps and corbiculate bees; the fossil record indicates that each of these advanced eusocial taxa evolved in the Late Cretaceous or earlier (greater than 65Myr ago). Halictid bees also include a large and diverse number of eusocial members, but, in contrast to advanced eusocial taxa, they are characterized by substantial intra- and inter-specific variation in social behaviour, which may be indicative of more recent eusocial evolution. To test this hypothesis, we used over 2400bp of DNA sequence data gathered from three protein-coding nuclear genes (opsin, wingless and EF-1a) to infer the phylogeny of eusocial halictid lineages and their relatives. Results from relaxed molecular clock dating techniques that utilize a combination of molecular and fossil data indicate that the three independent origins of eusociality in halictid bees occurred within a narrow time frame between approximately 20 and 22Myr ago. This relatively recent evolution helps to explain the pronounced levels of social variation observed within these bees. The three origins of eusociality appear to be temporally correlated with a period of global warming, suggesting that climate may have had an important role in the evolution and maintenance of eusociality in these bees.
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"Honeybee : Open Access articles and video from Nature magazine ('Web focus')"
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The Cesar E Chavez Expressway leads to Chicano Park, which is home to the largest collection of outdoor murals in the United States. Chicano Park was created in 1970 following protests when construction for a Highway Patrol Office and Parking lot was begun in an area beneath the Cabrillo Bridge where locals had been promised a new park. Many in the area were fed up after years of re-zoning, and the 1963 division of the barrio by Interstate 5. A crowd of more than 250 gathered to protest. Construction was halted and never begun again. After a few months of negotiation, money was allocated for development of the park. The mural paintings were begun in 1973, and were created by Chicano artists from all over California.
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Oh Marie! Magazine is back again! Marlous and I launched the new website this Sunday, in the company of our little tribe of bloggers, photographers, illustrators and other creatives. We had a lot of fun at the launch party and I loved meeting and talking to a lot of online friends. Applause for the tribal outfits, I saw some awesome combinations! I think we can all agree Vera Bertens 'indian cats' sweater ruled the place!
I never expected to recieve gifts, but my table is filled up with presents, sweet cards and a LOT of Tony's chocolate bars now. And I must say, you guys know the art of giftwrapping! So much pretty packages, it felt like my birthday :)
Speaking of birthdays.. Nikki&Lisa rocked the cakes table with their heavenly creations! I took home 3 plates filled with leftovers, so I am probably have to take a detox month in April (remember that pile of chocolate..) Sugarrrr overload! ;) It was a lot of work to finish everything for this deadline but we nailed it! Marlous and Casper took care of the website, while I worked on the launch party. I never take the easy way, so I wrapped up 50 tiny cactusses (autsj), made stamps to customize the napkins&menucards, collected caketoppers, plates and glasses, created macramé planthangers&wall hangings and made flavoured water/lemonade (in my brand new taps that kept on leaking). Marlous and I transformed the little greenhouse at DRUK into a desert like tribal heaven in under 2 hours. And it looked great!
I am so proud of everything we did already and I can't wait to do so much more for Oh Marie! Marlous wrote something on the website that explains how I feel about it too: Oh Marie! is like coming home. A home where creative people can find each other, where you are not weird or and exception, but part of a family. And I couldn't be happier with my new place in this amazing family! *add a thousands smiles here*
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130 cats, 3 litter boxes discovered in Cox's Cove home What began as an assessment of a home reportedly housing a few dozen cats ended in the discovery of an extreme cat hoarding situation in a small town on the west coast of Newfoundland. Janice Higgins, president of Scaredy Cat Rescue in Corner Brook, N.L., says she and other volunteers discovered at least 100 cats during a routine visit to a home in Cox's Cove. "We discovered cats that are malnourished, that are suffering severe flea infestations," Higgins told CBC's St. John's Morning Show.
"I'm surprised at the amount of ear mite dirt that [a] small kitten's ear canals can hold."
Higgins said she first learned of the situation after a veterinary clinic in Corner Brook asked if the group could investigate. According to Higgins, the woman who lives in the home only has three litter boxes for the mass of felines. She said the owner feeds the cats by taking handfuls of kibble and throwing it on the floor.
What happens next? Higgins said 60 cats have been removed from the home, but she fears the owner will end up in the same situation down the road. "She is very concerned about her privacy right now and the embarrassment that this has caused.," Higgins said. "She doesn't want to be known throughout the town or the province as a hoarder." A similar situation played out in Corner Brook in 2012, when over 100 cats were discovered in a home on McWhirters Lane.
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This touching video has gone around the internet quite a bit, but just in case you haven't seen it I'm going to give the super-fast nutshell explanation about it: Boy meets boy, boys fall in love and plan a lifelong commitment to one another, boy falls off a roof and dies tragically before his time. Other boy is prohibited from attending his partner's funeral, and even threatened with bodily harm by his late fiance's family. In the hopes of of shedding light on this terrible situation and the larger issue of marriage inequality, they are trying to get a documentary made about their story. I hope you will consider contributing. There are only a few days left and they loose all donated funds if they don't reach the goal. You can find out more about the Kickstarter project and become a backer, here.
Unarguably, this is unfair, and I would really love to see them get this documentary made. Some have argued to me that it is sufficient for folks in same-sex relationships to have paperwork and contracts, and the fact is they don't cover everything. And these guys, sadly, didn't have wills. Maybe they should have, but you know what? My husband and I should have wills also, we really should. We live busy lives and we haven't gotten to it yet, and statistically the odds are slim of us dying right now. But if God forbid my husband dies tomorrow, nobody is going to stop me from saying goodbye. That is as it should be for all humans. I really don't like to get political a lot, and truthfully I don't feel like I'm exactly getting political now. To me, this is about basic human decency. I really applaud what this young man, Shane Bitney, is doing. Putting your painful story out in the world for everyone to see is no easy thing.
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The series was cancelled in 2007 after its third season, which outraged fans and prompted people from across the globe to send MARS candy bars to CW, in hopes of bringing it back. However, every attempt failed. Bell told EW, " We all became so close, and the cancellation of the show left a huge hole in my heart. I would have put on Veronica Mars: The Circus to bring it back." So, you know she and Thomas are definitely in for more Veronica action.
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Yes, that's my question. I'm talking about the kind that you and I received as a child. The kind that we knew would come if we misbehaved or caused our parents any kind of grief.
When we were young we were taught the consequences of our actions. We quickly learned the rules of appropriate behavior and the type of punishment that followed should we not abide by those established rules of behavior. There was no "time out". There was applied "science", if you will, in the form of a switch, paddle or belt to our padded posterior.
Children learned quickly what was acceptable and what was not. Our parents did not have to worry about what we might do in public because we had learned the lessons of acceptable behavior. I'm not saying we were perfect little angels, because sometimes we did test those lessons and were forced to re-learn them.
We did not have parents who refused to accept the job of forging us into responsible adults. Our parents didn't ignore us until we caused a major crisis or run us to the doctor seeking a diagnosis for our behavior so that they could use that as an excuse for a lack of discipline on their part.
Yes, I have seen that. I am a retired nurse and I have seen my fair share of parents who don't want to take responsibility for their children. And it seems to be getting worse on a daily basis.
I am not advocating beating your children, but a pop on the butt alerts the child to the fact that there are consequences to their actions. But parents must be consistent in order to raise the child to be a responsible member of society. Inconsistency does the child no good whatsoever.
It seems today's parents, don't want to discipline their children. They are quick to blame someone else when their child does wrong instead of correcting the child's behavior. And then they wonder why no one wants them or their children around.
This little essay will probably offend some folks, I really don't care. It needs to be said.


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Leicester City Council seeks foster carers for elderly people
A fostering scheme where families will be paid to take elderly people into their homes is to be tried in Leicester.
Carers will be paid £224 a week and Leicester City Council will pay for modifications to their homes.
Age UK warned that potentially vulnerable people could be placed in homes with strangers.
But the council said carers would be vetted before being approved, and care would be closely monitored.
In October, the council confirmed plans to close or sell off eight of its care homes.
But the council said fostering is not intended to replace care homes.
Rita Patel, assistant city mayor for adult social care, said: "It's not suitable for everybody but for people who want to be in a family environment, who want to be taken care of on an individual basis, it's a fantastic scheme."
The scheme will be an extension of the council's Shared Lives service, under which people with dementia, disabilities or mental health problems can live with foster families, stay for a short respite break, or go for daytime support.
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It's a way for people to live in an ordinary family home, or to use an ordinary family home, and be part of the community"
Alex Fox Shared Lives Plus
The council currently has 30 people in long-term Shared Lives placements, and has increased its staff from three and a half posts to seven, so it can support double the number of placements.
Shared Lives Plus, a national organisation which supports the scheme, said the model "works really well".
'Ordinary family life'
Alex Fox, from Shared Lives Plus, said: "It's a way for people to live in an ordinary family home, or to use an ordinary family home, and be part of the community.
"It's also very much about friendship, having fun and an ordinary family life, which people sometimes miss out on."
There are already 8,000 Shared Lives carers in the UK, recruited through 152 local schemes.
Leicestershire Age UK told the Leicester Mercury that the scheme should be approached with a "degree of caution as it would involve placing potentially vulnerable people in homes with strangers".
But Mr Fox said Shared Lives Plus schemes are monitored by the Care Quality Commission, the regulator of health and social care services.
He said abuse scandals often involved "people locked away", while Shared Lives allows people to keep a network of friends and family, which keeps them safe.


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Expert advice to repair and strengthen any relationship
Maybe your significant other is angry, your boss is frustrated, or your friend is avoiding you. Healthy relationships are critical to our well-being, so when our important relationships are out of whack it can make us feel out of whack too.
Here are 3 steps anyone can use to get a relationship back on track:
1. Listen.
Listen to what the other person is saying, or, if the situation giving rise to the conflict is in the past, ask them to share their perspective on what happened.
Do not listen with an eye toward preparing how you will respond, or rebutting what they are saying. Listen only to understand and especially listen for their feelings.
Your goal here is to fully understand their experience of what happened. Ask lots of open-ended questions until you understand, and feel ready to proceed to Step 2 (Reflect).
To listen in this special way, many people find it helpful to pretend they are a reporter interviewing a source.
2. Reflect.
Now that you have listened with the goal of understanding the other person's experience, reflect back in your own words what they have just said, as if from their perspective.
Once you have done the reflection, ask them if you got it right. If they say "yes" you can move on to Step 3. If they say "no" ask them nicely to repeat or clarify any parts of their experience you may have missed or misunderstood. Continue this process until they say "yes."
For example: "So, when I forgot to make the dinner reservations that I said I would for this weekend, you felt like our plans weren't important to you and that you weren't a priority for me. Did I get that right?"
It's important to note that you do not have to agree with the other person's experience of what happened in order to reflect it. In Step 2, you are just taking on their perspective and reflecting what happened for them.
Bonus points for Step 2: The essential part of Step 2 is reflection, but if you can also show sincere empathy, that will help even more. Empathy is being able to feel what someone else feels based on your own experience.
Here's an example of empathy using this scenario: "If the same thing happened to me, I might feel like you didn't care very much about me, and that would feel terrible. Is that how you felt?"
Do not try to show empathy if it feels insincere to you. In that case, just stick with reflection.
3. Respond.
Notice that responding is the last step, even though it's the first thing many of us do in a disagreement.
Responding is also optional. If you don't feel the need to respond, then just let the conversation be about listening and reflecting.
But if you do want to respond, because you feel it's important for them to hear your perspective, then follow these guidelines when you do:
A. Do not tell the other person they are wrong or say "That's not what happened." This is likely to reignite the conflict. Instead, frame your experience as just that: your experience. So you might start your response with this: "From my experience..." or "It seemed to me that..."
B. Avoid words like "always" and "never" as in: "You always nag me about..." Instead, keep the focus on specific behaviors and how you interpret them, for example: "When you ask me more than once about something, it feels like nagging to me."
After you respond, politely ask the other person to reflect back what you have said. They are more likely to be willing to do this if you just did it for them.
Continue this process (Steps 1, 2, and maybe 3) as needed.


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Diavolina. The espadrille gets a modern update. A contrasting two-tone heel in bright jewel tones makes for an on trend statement making sandal. An oversized two-inch platform make the sky high five-inch heel easy walking. Red and purple is a powerful color combo that is flattering as well as forward and modern perfect for the shoe connoisseur. Everyday fabrications such as the red leather and purple jute rope heel become sophisticated enough for a night out due to the bold colorblocked design. Simply designed this high heel sandal will add much needed texture and color to your summer style. Pair these high heeled sandals with an emerald green wrap dress for a high end mix of colors and textures that is figure flattering and fashion forward.
So Shoe Me a pair of modern colorblocked heels that will add modern style and sophistication to my wardrobe in the day or night.
xoxo ~ Lisa + 312style


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About Becky Homich
Becky Homich has been working for Studio Baden for over ten years as office manager and creative consultant. Her unique artistic vision is the perfect complement to John's meticulous attention to detail.
Becky has also served as the administrative secretary for Triangle Photographers Association for over ten years, a title that does not do justice to the scope of her responsibilities. The public face of TPA, Becky is well known for both her organizational skills and her welcoming personality.


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A colorful medley of chopped fresh veggies gives this creamy pasta salad both color and flavor. For a shortcut, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of simmering fresh chicken breasts. Or, stir in leftover grilled chicken.
How to Make It
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is done. Remove the chicken pieces from broth; cool and coarsely chop. Bring broth to a boil over high heat; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 5 minutes). Cool.
Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels, and spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula.
Combine the reduced broth, yogurt, mayonnaise, and next 7 ingredients (mayonnaise through black pepper) in a large bowl. Stir in the chicken, pasta, and the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill thoroughly.


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Birmingham blues-rock group Royal & Toulouse have been making music for nearly a decade. Headed up by vocalist Milyn Satterfield Little — and boasting a lineup of bassist Ricky Little, drummer Dylan Johnson and guitarist Christian Herring — the band have honed in on a sound that's a fusion of wide-ranging Southern influences.
The group's latest EP, The Old and the New, was released in November and features six new tracks from the band. Now, the group have premiered the music video for the EP's final track, "Cursed by the Moonlight," recorded by filmmaker Joshua Shoemaker. Watch the video — and check out our conversation with singer Milyn Satterfield Little — below.
Weld: What was the inspiration for this song?
Milyn Satterfield Little: This is actually a true story. When I had a brief stint in New Orleans, I ran into the French quarter legend, Blind Boy Troy. I wrote a song about the experience and then merged it with Ricky's song that he wrote with a guitar he found in the dumpster behind Lorino's.
Weld: Talk a little about the filming of this video. Was it a difficult process in such a confined space?
MSL: This was an idea from Joshua Shoemaker. The set up was actually pretty easy. We opened the windows, pulled out the screens, and Joshua jumped from spot to spot.
Weld: This is a live version of the song, right? Or has it been dubbed over?
MSL: Funny you ask. We were very nervous about the sound inside of a metal pill, but it's actually all live, no overdubs. We have been extremely fortunate to work with amazing sound and production guys. The sound you hear on the EP is from [producer] Les Nuby at Ol Elegante [Studio], mastered by Jason Hamric. In this video, Joshua had a mobile studio set up, ran by Nathaniel Nelson of White Violets, from Athens, Georgia. Nate ran sound for all three songs in the video series and blew us away.
Weld: This video was filmed in an Airstream trailer, and much of your band's aesthetic revolves around Airstreams. What is it about Airstreams that you're drawn to?
MSL: The Airstream is "Bed Zeppelin." The band is on its third Airstream. This one is a 1963 Overlander. Ricky has a great eye for diamonds in the rough, and I'm the interior designer. Bed Zeppelin is painted solid sparkle-gold inside. Being on the road, we decided that we needed a place to sleep and store gear — and we have our own (golden) green room at every show.
Royal & Toulouse will perform at the Nick on Friday, Feb. 26 at 9 p.m. For more information, visit royalandtoulouse.com.


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Teachers wishing to teach in a Sydney Catholic school need to complete the 'Registration to Teach' process before being eligible to apply for a teaching position.
Related Policy: Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead in Sydney Catholic Schools.
Teachers who must register to teach include:
- Any teacher seeking employment for the first time with the Sydney Catholic Schools (including overseas trained teachers)
- teachers who have been away from teaching in NSW for 5 or more years
- teachers who have been away from teaching in a Sydney Catholic Schools for more than 12 months
Application process
- Read the outline of the process – see "How to apply" document
- Gather all required documents
- Complete application form, scan in your documents and submit for processing
If you have any questions please refer to the:
If you have any further enquiries please contact the Recruitment team via email@example.com
Key Documents
* Successful applicants will be issued with an Employee ID once their application has been processed. It helps to have this number before an employment interview.
We will review your application to ensure that you have completed all sections of the application form and attached all required documentation. Your application will be processed as quickly as possible however we advise that there may be a delay of between 2 to 4 weeks and sometimes longer in processing due to the large volume of applications received by Sydney Catholic Schools.
If your application is deemed incomplete, it will be returned to you and you will be asked to resubmit your application as we do not keep records of incomplete applications.
Working With Children Check
Following changes to the Commission for Children and Young Persons Act (2004) the Sydney Catholic Schools Registration to Teach process has been reviewed and revised. Please note there are significant changes to the process. All applicants must complete a "Working With Children Check" through the Office of the Children's Guardian – please see http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check/apply/apply.


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Click the links below for detailed information about each topic and scroll down for answers to your commonly asked questions.
I saw a bracelet set in DesignSea's Etsy shop that I would like to personalize/ make substitutions/ order in a different size. Can I do this on DesignSeaHandmade.com? And if so, how?
Yes! You can see all of our bracelet sets by clicking here. Click on the set you'd like to order, and you can personalize/ customize/ order different sizes directly from the page.
How do I polish my bracelets?
Silver polish/ cleaner works well, and see more info about how to care for your jewelry here.
When will my order ship?
In stock orders are processed the business day after your order is placed, and will typically ship 1-2 business days after processing. We do our best to ship orders out quickly, so orders may be shipped out faster than estimated. Click here for more shipping info.
Where is my order?
We will email you with tracking info once your order has shipped, and you can track your package here.
Does DesignSea ship internationally?
We currently ship within the USA only, and we'll be expanding our shipping territory into other countries as we grow. If you're an international customer who would like us to hurry up and offer shipping to your wonderfully exotic location, please contact us and let us know. Click here for more shipping info.
We're featuring DesignSea on our blog. Can we use picture from your website?
Yes! Please make sure to give us photo credit and include a link to our website. Contact us with any other questions/ requests.
Does DesignSea offer wholesale?
Many of our items are one-of-a-kind or limited release, but do we offer wholesale on jewelry and other select items. Contact us with requests and for more info.
Does DesignSea accept custom orders?
We do not accept custom orders but we are always expanding our product lines and evolving our current collection offerings, so drop us a line and let us know what you're looking and it may become available on DesignSeaHandmade.com soon.
Hey girl, can I get your digits?
As a small team, we have found that we are able to respond to your questions more quickly and efficiently through email. So please contact us here or email us at email@example.com.
I won an item in a contest/giveaway, but I would like something else instead. Can I return/exchange it?
We do not accept returns or exchanges for items awarded in contests or giveaways, but we're sure you have a friend that would love it!
Can you tell me more about your jewelry organizers and trays?
Our jewelry organizers, trays, and other wooden home decor are hand crafted reclaimed wood and various other reclaimed materials, such as hardware and hooks. The display will have some battle scars & light signs of past lives, such as nicks, scratches, dents, dings, and color variations. These are desirable characteristics that make the piece even more unique and special! Measurements are approximate, but will be within 0.5" of actual measurements.
Can you tell me more about your guitar string bangle bracelets?
These authentic strings have been previously used to play sweet, sweet music. They may have some battle scars, light signs of wear, and variations from the bangle shown in the pictures. These are characteristics that make the bracelet even more bad ass.
Because of the materials and methods used, no two bangles are identical and bangle you receive will be similar, but not identical, to bangle shown in pictures. Common variations include, but are not limited to: slight color variations and wire wrapping variations (including width and thickness of wrap).
Can you gift wrap my order?
We wrap our jewelry in eco-friendly envelopes, the majority of which we hand make from a variety of reclaimed materials, including sheet music, maps, books, and other interesting paper products. These envelopes not only help us embody our Mamma Nature mission, but they look cool and can double as gift wrap. Just add a ribbon (or not) and your gift is good to go.
Can you remove the price tags for you ship it?
No problem! Our pieces are not shipped with price tags, so we've got you covered.
I'm buying a bracelet set for my sister, but I'm not sure what size to order. What should a generous sibling like me do?
If you can, make like a spy and secretly measure a bracelet she already owns (or measure one of your own as a control-bangle) and use our size guide to help you choose the size based on that measurement. When in doubt, size medium is our one-size-fits-most recommendation.
I'm ordering bangles for my bridesmaids and need them to arrive by a certain date. Is that possible?
We're happy to help. Orders ship with 1-3 business days, so select the shipping method that's best for you and you can contact us to let us know the date you need them by so we get get the out to you quickly. Click here fore more info on shipping. P.S. Congratulations!
Ahhh! Christmas snuck up on me! I'm ordering gifts, but am cutting it close-- will my presents arrive in time?
We're happy to help. Orders ship with 1-3 business days, so select the shipping method that's best for you and you can contact us to let us know the date you need them by so we get get the out to you quickly. Click here fore more info on shipping.
Do you accept guitar string donations? I play/ my son/ my BF/ my GF/ my BFF/ my frienemy/ my crush/ my aquantance/ my (insert any noun here) plays acoustic guitar/ electric guitar/ exotic Spanish guitar/ (insert the name of any string instrument here) and would like to donate.
Yes! We accept donations for any and all strings from any and all instruments. Ship them to the address below and please include your name, your band's name (if applicable), your website/ Facebook/ any other info you want us to know so we can give you a shout out on our Dumpster Dodgers and/ or Bands pages.
My old strings are pretty dirty/ rusty/ broken… Is that OK?
Totally. We clean them, de-rust them, and get them looking like new. Send us whatever you've got and we'll take care of the rest.
I haven't been playing that much, so I only have about 1-6 strings… Is that OK?
Yes! We appreciate any and all donations and are thrilled to accept anywhere from 1-infinity strings. Send us a bunch at once or just drop them in the mail whenever you change your strings and DesignSea and Mamma Nature will heart you and a half.
Cool, I'm in. Where should I send the guitar strings?
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The Andrews Government's plan to introduce two new public holidays will cost the state's economy around $1 billion every year, Member for Narracan, Gary Blackwood, said today.
Mr Blackwood said a Regulatory Impact Statement released today showed the huge cost of the new public holiday on Grand Final Eve.
"The economic cost is estimated at up to $898 million a year, plus increased wage payments of $286 million a year," Mr Blackwood said.
"That's on top of at least $640 million the government is wasting not to build the East West Link in Melbourne.
"Despite the $1 billion cost, Labor says it will introduce these holidays no matter what – making a mockery of the public feedback period which has just opened.
"This is a billion dollar blow to jobs and economic activity across the state."
Mr Blackwood said the Grand Final eve public holiday would continue to put pressure on local small businesses, with many expected to simply close their doors.
"I'm concerned that local small business owners will be forced to close their doors on Grand Final eve, but of course they will derive no income and yet still have to pay permanent and part time staff for having the day off," Mr Blackwood said.
"Many local businesses have approached my office to raise their concerns and have expressed that they would need to assess their options as to whether they open on the day or not.
"It's also extremely concerning for casual staff many of whom are young people at school, as they will miss out on work completely.
"I have spoken with many business operators in our region who say this is a bad decision and without any regard for the small business sector.
"The government has boasted that the holidays could increase tourism expenditure in regional Victoria by $17-$51 million – surely they don't seriously think that is an adequate trade-off for $1 billion."


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Lighting Law: Chrome Yellow Paint vs. LED Bulbs
The plaintiff, 125-year old chrome yellow paint, claims the defendant, 90-year old LED lighting, is darkening its bright, beautiful color. The discovery was first announced in November of 2012 when a team of scientists ran some tests using LED lighting against chrome yellow paint, specifically from Van Gogh's work, Portrait of Gauguin. As Post-Impressionist works are featured in museums today, they need to be featured in a light that enhances their best attributes. Essentially, LEDs are best way to enhance the color and the focal points of the pieces; they do not contain infrared or ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, could it be possible they are damaging works of art from some of the great masters?
The Plaintiff: Chrome Yellow Paint
To Post-Impressionist artists, like Vincent Van Gogh, color was an important feature in their art. They believed in contrast, making bright colors pop while enhancing the subtlety of dark colors. The chrome pigment, at that time, was popular as it created bold, bright colors. Discovered in 1797, chrome yellow pigment came from the mineral crocoite, lead chromate. It was used in the 1800s, but on a strict basis; the pigment would oxidize and darken over a period of time after being exposed to air. Naturally, the fact that the paint contained lead did not allow for a great reception either, leading to its early demise.
The Defendant: LED Bulbs
We praise LED bulbs; they are efficient, economical, and most of all, safe. They are frequently used in art museums, as the crisp, white light allows colors to pop. LEDs do not emit harmful UV rays, eliminating the risk of color degradation, nor do they emit heat from infrared radiation, removing the possibility of damage; nevertheless, it appears the bulbs seem to be slowly dulling the chrome yellow in these works.
The Surprise Confession: Xenon Bulbs
Breaking news in the courtroom! Upon further investigation, it has come to light that xenon bulbs were the culprit of this heinous crime; xenon bulbs do create heat as well as emit UV rays. While they make for bright, white light, these characteristics of xenon bulbs are not a pleasant companion for the chrome yellow paint featured in Post-Impressionist paintings. These traits do, in fact, speed up the oxidation process of the paint, thus causing the discoloration of the paintings. While some xenon bulbs have UV protection, a small amount of UV rays will still pass through.
Case Dismissed
While LED bulbs caught a bad rap for a short time, they escaped the guillotine of the lighting world. These green, energy efficient bulbs will continue to light the way for our world and our museums. Unfortunately, chrome yellow paint is destined to continue to oxidize, but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy the beauty of in these masterpieces. Imagine how beautiful and bright it was when it was first used.
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SDR, Oregon-based Software Startup, Gives Away Free Software; Assures Secured Downloadsby Farooq Gill ---
Eugene, OR - Software Development Resource ups the game by releasing a new program called ePub reader for frequent voracious readers. The program takes away the strain of reading any online book material by providing a way to read using the standard file extension for free and open e-book files as mandated by the International Digital Publishing Forum.
What is ePub?
This file extension has been adapted since 2007 to share uniformity among file access for readers frequently reading free e-Book material.
This file extension has superseded the older Open eBook standard which had problems with presentation on varying output devices. EPUB makes any form of electronic document adapt its presentation according to whatever output device is used – desktop, laptop or hand-held reading devices.
It is also somehow comparable to a stripped down HTML as this format allows pages to have single columns with inline images. It re-enacts the way a book feels when read.
The dilemma for most readers is that not all document readers carry the capability to open epub files. Even the most popular ebook file reader for most desktop users in the Adobe format won't be able to open an .epub file.
The ePub Reader from SDR can help with this easy task. Other add-ons include full-screen view, email, and printing.
Download Security
It's not everyday that a company releases free versions of sometimes paid and hard to acquire software programs like this reader. For some, their concern is security. Some file downloads often spring out viruses that can harm and wouldn't be worth it when downloading a free software.
SDR owner Steven Coluido assures readers: "our programs are tested free of any potential harm before and after production so you can be rest assured that all these programs are safe to download at anytime."
SDR has also promised that they'd continuously upgrade their systems and the programs they create for patches, bug fixes and other abnormalities that users will experience in the future.
About Software Development Resource
Their team of talented software engineers, programmers and developers have a combined experience of 30 years in the industry. They started as a small shop and quickly grew to now include team members from around the world. They believe that showcasing their talent with the introduction of free useful software programs is a way to help the community and increase their productivity. SDR offers custom software solutions to streamline businesses.
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Just polished off my final map for my trip to America, the great state of Colorado.
The hardest part about this map was decided what to put in and what to leave out. Growing up my family went to Colorado every summer around July or August to escape the Texas heat. - People from Colorado often complain about Texas tourists, and yes, my family is certainly guilty! So I have a lot of love for the state. Nothing beats a mountain view, the smell of pine, and getting buzzed by curious hummingbirds.


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We go to the second half of our time with Julian Foster, author of the new novel Before I Wake. We hit on Alaskan culture (seriously), continue our talk about Julian's novel and then hit on the situation in Ferguson, Missouri and how it relates to our hometown of Rochester. And brought to you by Nina Alvarez. An amazing podcast.
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Christine Albert - Everything's Beautiful Now
Sunday, August 31, 2014
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It's almost a disease.
Relax, it's just one of them eco-bags, which I have some insane compulsion to collect. It comes with the fall make-up collection or something. I first spied it on display in the convenience store we pass by on the way to the mothership office, and I wanted to get it but the boss was going noooo what do you need another bag for you already have so many and you said you will never go shopping again you're wasting money and so on and so forth so I thought OK, I'll just wait 'til I get home and buy it from the friendly neighborhood convenience store.
Anyway, it's pretty decent and well-constructed, and lookie, the lining is pink!
But really, this is the last one. Unless of course there's a new Marc by Marc Jacobs.
Last na, Promise
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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text: This 1950s Wind Up Bear with Cymbals is covered in reddish-brown fur fabric with inset plastic amber eyes, an off-white fur fabric snout, a round black plastic nose, and a red felt tongue. He measures 5" high in his seated position. He holds a pair of gold-toned metal cymbals, which are marked "Japan" on the inside. There is a 0.75" simple silver-toned key attached below his belly. When wound, he bounces up and down on his hind legs, claps his cymbals, and shakes his head back and forth. This 1950s Wind Up Bear with Cymbals is in good condition with some matted fur. Although he does work, his mechanism gets repeatedly stuck.


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A Word Wall is so important in the lower elementary classroom. When I was designing Erin's Stick Kids classroom, we knew that we needed to find a wall that would be perfect to display all of the words the children would be learning throughout the school year.
The Word Wall needed to be close to the children's Writing Center. I knew that in order for the Writing Center to be an effective tool for the students, it needed to be in the same proximity to the Word Wall. I ended up choosing a stark cinder block wall and turned it into an eye-popping focal point!
This is what I came up with!
Using an alphabet line is such a great way to make a great Word Wall! I can't tell you how much I LOVE this. It is probably my favorite part of this entire classroom!
I used the Colored Pencils Border to edge the alphabet line – just to make it look more substantial on the wall AND I wanted to tie it in with the bright color scheme of the room.
Erin and I chose to make this Word Wall interactive. We used plastic Command Hooks and stuck one underneath each letter. Next, we used CTP's yellow rings and tied colorful ribbons the each one. Not only was this a functional choice, but the colorful ribbon made a decorative statement as well! Last, we used the pencil border and cut each crayon apart. We wrote first grade sight words on each crayon and hot glued them to clothespins. We attached the words to the ribbon to create a beautiful and functional focal point in Erin's classroom!
Now, the children have the ability to take the words on and off the Word Wall to use while they are writing!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
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