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BRITAIN is in the grip of a gaming addiction which poses as big a health risk
as alcohol and drug abuse, a Sun investigation has revealed.
Our probe showed how more and more lives are being ruined by thrill-seeking
players, with one expert describing the problem as "the scourge of our
Just last week, The Sun told how a 45-year-old woman had been jailed after
stealing £1,000 from her disabled mother to fund her Candy Crush Saga habit.
Sally-Anne Turner used the cash to pay for extra lives and levels on the
iPhone game, as her addiction spiralled out of control. Stories like this
are usually associated with drug addiction — but psychologists say it is no
Dr Aric Sigman said: "When you do something like shoot heroin or drink
alcohol, your brain produces dopamine to make you feel good, which you learn
to associate with the activity.
"Video games can do this, too. When young people play them, their brain
produces a notable increase in this addiction chemical. That's something
that gives you a kick and a chemical buzz. The faster, more violent games
are a more intensive experience, so will produce more dopamine.
"Violent games have also been found to make young people more likely to cheat,
be impulsive and unable to control their emotions."
Dr Sigman believes that parents need to cap the amount of screen time their
children are getting — which includes the number of hours they spend
watching TV as well as playing video games.
He said: "At the minute, British kids consume three times their recommended
limit of screen time.
"Ideally, young children shouldn't be playing video games at all and teenagers
should have less than two hours a day of total screen time." More than seven
in ten households play video games, while three quarters of Brits own a
smartphone and millions more have a tablet.
Candy Crush Saga alone is played by 93million people worldwide every day. Not
surprisingly, many of the gamers are youngsters.
The danger is spelled out by therapist Steven Noel-Hill, who runs The Alchemy
Clinic — an addiction centre for adolescents in London.
He receives 5,000 calls a year from parents seeking help for their child's
gaming addiction — with many of the children suffering from suicidal
Steven said: "There are no physical signs or symptoms of addiction until it is
too late. The patients I have been treating with suicidal intentions have
mainly been in their 20s but now I am seeing it in even younger teens,
mostly young boys. This is the scourge of our generation."
Steven's view is reinforced by coroner John Pollard who earlier this year
linked the shoot 'em up Call Of Duty to "three or four" inquests into teen
In May, he said: "The game seems to be figuring in recent activity before
death — it concerns me greatly. It has figured in a number of deaths which
I'm investigating".
The coroner spoke as he recorded a verdict of suicide on Call Of Duty fan
William Menzies, 16, from Hale in Manchester, who was found suffocated in
his bedroom.
Pollard had previously recorded the death of Call Of Duty gamer Callum Green,
14, who hanged himself after playing the 18-rated game.
A spate of gaming-related deaths have taken place around the world. In 2012, a
Taiwanese man suffered a cardiac arrest after a marathon 23-hour session of
online role-playing game League Of Legends in an internet cafe. Other gamers
were so consumed by their screens that the 23-year-old's corpse sat UNNOTICED
in his chair for at least nine hours.
An American teenager shot his parents — killing his mother — after they took
away his copy of first-person shooter Halo 3, while a Chinese gamer murdered
a rival in real life for trying to sell a virtual sword he had loaned him on
And in 2010, a US mother was jailed for 50 years after shaking her
three-month-old baby to death for interrupting her as she played Facebook
game Farmville.
A year later, another American woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison after
allowing her three-year-old daughter to die of malnutrition as she was too
busy playing World Of Warcraft to look after her.
RESEARCHERS at the Indiana University School of Medicine split 28 men
aged 18 to 29 into a video group who played violent shooting games for one
week, followed by a week's rest – and a non-video group who did not play at
MRI scans of the video group's brains – middle image, bottom row – showed
markedly reduced emotional ability after one week.
But their brains were almost back to normal – right-hand image, bottom row –
after a week of not playing. The other group's brains – top row – stayed the
Hooked on League Of Legends
STUDENT Jordan spends most of his time playing online computer game League Of
Jordan, from Driffield, East Yorks, is well aware of the impact it is having
on his life.
He said: "I play games for up to 12 hours a day. I play all evening into the
early hours, then sleep till the afternoon when I start gaming again.
"I'm moving to university this summer and I'm worried that my routine will
"It's supposed to be a time where I'm meeting new people and socialising but
there's a good chance I'll end up locking myself away, playing games, as
"Aside from gaming, I don't do very much at all. I don't go out and I don't
eat much, either – only around my gaming.
"I do wish I did more, socially. Gaming ended my last relationship because I
just didn't have time for my girlfriend."
Hooked on Candy Crush Saga
SASKIA, from Sheffield, runs an online dog clothing boutique.
She said: "I've played every app going, from Candy Crush to Pet Salon and I
also love racing games. I play them religiously.
"If I'm going out with my friends, it's normally a real battle to leave my
iPad behind – it actually ruined my last relationship.
"My boyfriend got so jealous of my iPad he would constantly nag me about it.
He took me away for a weekend and I just couldn't stop playing a game I was
doing well at.
"He told me I loved my iPad more than him – and I said, "Yes I do". So I got
"I probably spend about £100 a week on apps. I couldn't live without an iPhone
or iPad – I'd go mental.
"I have three iPhones so I can switch between them when they run out of
"I don't know how long this is going to last. I'll probably still be playing
the apps when I'm at retirement age."


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This weekend, another Rachel's Vineyard retreat is being kicked off this evening in Indiana. We have 6 amazing people who have found the courage to step into the healing they deserve.
As a co-facilitator, I'm asking for prayers. Usually, the devil is busy at work against everyone who attends the Rachel Vineyard retreats. In the past, people have experienced flat tires, doubts, traffic jams, sickness…everything possible being thrown at us to derail our choice to choose God's forgiveness and grace.
SO PLEASE PRAY everyone arrives safely!
We do keep everything private and confidential during and after the retreat so our retreatants will not fear their secret shame being made public. It's our goal to make everyone feel safe, secure and accepted so they can fully experience all the forgiveness and grace God will shower upon them.
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+/- 0.6 Acres located on the corner of Muni Rd and Siskiyou Rd, just north of Apple Valley's main hospital, St. Mary Medical Center, with an exquisite view of the Valley. Property is conveniently situated near the heart of Apple Valley's premier medical community serving all of the Victor Valley. This multi-family location creates an ideal opportunity for developers, with the surrounding custom home built community of Desert Knolls. Less than 3 miles away from the I-15 freeway via Highway 18. This location is situated near Apple Valley's Academy of Academic Excellence, perfect for ensuring that education is the most important part of a child's life. Nearby establishments include Loma Linda Foot and Ankle Center, Quest Diagnostics, Apple Valley Animal Hospital, DaVita Dialysis, Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce and more. Properties are zoned Residential 3, with all utilities available to site. Access Type: Public Access # of RV Spaces: 0 Zoning Description: Residential 3 Lot Location Type: Other Development Status: Raw Land Miscellaneous: Other,Curb Utility Adjc to Site: Gas,Electric,Water,Sewer # of Attached Spaces: 0 # of Detached Spaces: 0 # of RV Spaces: 0
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Jason Nabewaniec, 2009 SC Candidate
Co-Chair, Green Party of the United States
(elected August 2007)
Jason Nabewaniec was catapulted into political activism when after having spent several years working for the Monroe County (NY) Water Authority and having witnessed the massive corruption that plagued the local public authority, he decided to fight the leaders of the political parties using Government services for personal profit.
Nabewaniec enrolled in the Green Party of New York in 2000. Then in 2002 he met Green congressional candidate Rachel Treichler and became inspired to commit to building the Green Party. He spent the next several years working on party building and campaigns with the Green Party of Monroe County, including serving as the county party Chair.
Currently Nabewaniec chairs the Green Party of New York State's Campaign Committee, has served on numerous Green candidates campaign committees and as part of the GPUS Coordinated Campaign Committee. A Green National Committee delegate from New York since 2004, Nabewaniec was first elected to the GPUS Steering Committee in 2007 and is now serving his second, two-year term on that body.
A New Yorker by birth, Nabewaniec grew up in Jamesville, just outside of Syracuse, where he attended Jamesville-DeWitt High School. Later he attended the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) graduating with a BS in Civil Engineering Technology in 2001. Nabewaniec played defense on RIT's Lacross team, and specialized in jumps and sprints on both RIT's indoor and outdoor Track and Field Teams. Today Nabewaniec lives in Rochester, NY and is working as a design engineer in the public sector, while finishing his Master's thesis in Environmental, Health and Safety Management at RIT.
Nabewaniec's priorities for the Green Party include developing a strong and sustainable financial foundation for the party to support its core needs and basic functions. He seeks a broad based fundraising effort that engages state parties, GPUS committees and GPUS delegates.
For more information: Jason Nabewaniec on Wikipedia.
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- Annual National Meeting Committee
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- Steering Committee – GPUS Personnel Manual
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text: Weight Loss Myths Beauty, Bodybuilding, Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Healthy Living, Nutrition Recommended: Use a voucher code MAS5385 to save an extra 5% when shopping for supplements on iHerb. When attempting to lose weight it can be difficult to know how to achieve your goal. Sometimes you will believe certain methods that are simply not going to get the desired results. Lets look at some of the more common weight loss myths: Weight loss myth #1 "The more you weigh, the more intense your workout should be." Even though an intense workout is great for weight loss there are certain facts you should be aware of first. For example we all have different fitness levels for a start, so some people will find it impossible to workout at too high an intensity. Especially if you have been inactive for a number of years. Rather than focusing on the intensity just try to push yourself that little bit more each day. You will surely see big improvements in your fitness and your weight will be reduced too. Weight loss myth #2 "I can eat what I want and still lose weight." Now although you may know someone who manages to eat what they want and stay in shape, in reality they may have a number of issues going on inside their body such as high cholesterol. A healthy diet does not consist of pizza, burgers and other forms of junk food. By all means have the occasional treat but you need to use a little moderation, especially if you are one of the unlucky ones who put on weight simply looking at those treats. Weight loss myth #3 "Skipping meals is a great way to lose weight." Although you may lose weight to begin, you may in fact end up being heavier than when you started due to your metabolism stalling. The reason for this is that your body will believe that you are literally starving so will lower your metabolism in an effort to keep hold of those fat reserves. Once you start eating normally again you will likely gain the lost weight plus a little extra as your metabolism will still be running slow. Weight loss myth #4 "Cut calories and lose the weight fast." If you are overeating then cutting back on your calorie consumption is a good idea. However if you are eating your recommended daily intake then cutting your intake is a bad idea as you may actually end up gaining weight in the long run. As with skipping meals, cutting calories may cause your metabolism to run slower than usual. Weight loss myth #5 "I'm only fat due to genetics." Although your genetics can play a part in how much you weigh, how you were raised is more likely to have an effect later on in life. If your family loved to eat takeaways in front of the TV then you are more likely to do exactly the same later in life. This is not to say that you have to accept your weight, even if your parents are overweight you can certainly change your weight. Weight loss myth #6 "You have to give up your favorite foods to lose weight." If you want to lose weight you most certainly should not be eating treats every day, however you can have the occasional treat. Depriving yourself of your favorite foods will make you want to quit your new healthy lifestyle so a treat meal now and then will help to keep you motivated. Weight loss myth #7 "I am too fat to lose weight." Sometimes people want to see instant results so if they are particularly overweight it can be hard to visualise a slimmer version. Just remember that to lose weight you need to take it one step at a time. You cannot expect to lose the weight overnight but by making small changes you can see big differences over time. Weight loss myth #8 "I can't lose weight, I have tried before." Even if you have tried and failed in the past does not mean you can't succeed. Weight loss is not easy but if you can stay dedicated and make those small changes then you will eventually reach your goal. Reference Featured Image Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.


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Selah Press helps writers make ant hills out of the mountains that previously held them back.
Selah Press started out as the self-publishing house of author Kayla Fioravanti in 2011. After Kayla self-published her fourth book in 2013, When I was Young I Flew the Sun Like a Kite, author David Sanford prodded her to write a book on self-publishing. That same year her friend and mentor Donna Maria chimed in with the same advice.
Their inspiration became a seed. Once Kayla realized how she could empower other authors she was on board with the idea. She published the first edition of How to Self-Publish: A Guide for Author-Preneurs in 2013.
Selah Press became an Indie Publisher in 2015 in response to the growing requests from writers to publish their books.
Selah Press is a one-stop-shop for book publishing, author coaching, platform building, business coaching and author services.
Selah Press, LLC is owned and operated by author, coach, speaker and publisher Kayla Fioravanti.


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Latest News
Bautista Goes Up A Gear
Spaniard Alvaro Bautista's ever-improving relationship with his all-new Ducati world superbike machine was on full display in final practice at Phillip Island this morning as the countdown to this afternoon's season-opening race one continues.
WorldSBK: Bautista Ends Day One On Top
Spaniard Alvaro Bautista has continued his impeccable form around the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Friday opening practice for the season-opening Yamaha Finance round of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship.
WorldSSP FP1: Krummenacher Dominates
Swiss rider Randy Krummenacher has set the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit alight this afternoon in opening practice for round one of the 2019 Supersport World Championship.
Rea Fastest In FP1, But It's Tight At The Top
Kawasaki's Jonathan Rea has set the fastest time in opening practice for round one of the 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, Yamaha Finance round, at Phillip Island this morning.
Bayliss Bursts From The Blocks In Aussie Superbikes
The three-time WorldSBK champion proved he is still at the top of his game by setting the fastest time in opening practice for round one of the 2019 Australian Superbike Championship at Phillip Island this weekend.


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Celebs get just as into the festive spirit as we do – especially when it comes to their jumpers! Here are our fave celebrity Christmas jumpers of all time…
Olly Murs, Niall Horan, Demi Lovato and Sam Smith
That's a whole lot of talent in one jumper…
Andy Murray
The tennis champ wasn't quite feeling that Santa suit last year… So, instead, he dressed up as a fireplace.
Kelly Clarkson
A Christmas jumper that provides festive feels AND popcorn = genius for cosying up with a Christmas movie.
Meghan Trainor
We just couldn't get enough of Meghan's head-to-toe Christmas look last year, which included a tinsel-trimmed dress embellished with presents!
Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield
There's nothing like a bit of Christmas-themed This Morning to get you into the festive spirit.
Charlotte Crosby
We knew we could trust Charlotte to rock one of the funniest Xmas jumpers in 2015!


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Get Started in PCC EHR
PCC EHR is a customizable, pediatric focused electronic charting system. It tracks and maintains medical records for patients and provides a workflow environment for clinicians to see patients, manage their schedule, and chart visit information.
Use the articles and videos below to learn how to chart a visit, create and complete visit orders, and perform other tasks.
Training Videos
This demo walks you through the charting experience in PCC EHR, focusing on many of our pediatric-specific features and workflows.
15 Tips to Optimize Your PCC EHR Experience
A collection of easy yet powerful tips to help you streamline your workflow with PCC EHR.
Learn More
- You can access PCC EHR's online Help system directly, while logged in.
- Follow this procedure to log in to the PCC EHR.
- The sections below describe the many tools for finding and opening a chart, once you have logged in to PCC EHR.
Use PCC Tools to Improve Care for Chronic Disease, Permanent Abnormalities, and Other Special NeedsPCC EHR includes several different tools and features that can help you manage the care you provide for your patients with chronic disease, disabilities, or other special needs.


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. . . Will have to be deferred as I've gone & done something else. See picture (haven't taken one myself yet, this is from past owner).
My rational is that one probably won't be able to new register a 2 stroke in this increasingly worrisome cotton wool environment. One can't buy a new 2 stroke, but I'd like one. Best act now.
So how much would you pay for a decent new 2 stroke I ask meself? As much as an R6. Well so be it.
This is really dumb, I'll never get the money back if I decided to sell it. Maybe I should have bought that R6/GSXR/ABC600, but I didn't want just another mass production bike.
Project road going 2 stroke begins.
I was inspired by someone putting an RZ into a RS250, but that was a lot of work. - I am realistic. Specials take time to build, a lot longer than many would believe & increase in price like there's no day after tomorrow.
So I came across this one in an RG250 with RGV 250 front & rear end in it. Just a random email I shot off asking how it had got on & started talking & the bike had sat in a mate of his shed for over 2 years as he had been posted. Did I want to buy it? He made me an offer I couldn't refuse so I did a bit of investigating & went ahead.
Problem was it was in Kalgoorlie (Perth). Brave or stupid I was about to find out. So after a month or so it arrived on Friday after much dickn around & extra expense in customs etc.
What I have learnt:
Customs suck, the shipping was the cheapest part. The trucking from Kalgoorlie was more expensive. Had to pay GST on purchase price, need a receipt of course. Should put frame no on shipping docs so you can prove bike legit when go to register it.
I got stung by customs for the bike not being clean so they had a raft of charges to steam clean it (they never did lying sods) & then paid 1/2 a doz $30 fees from everyone from the LTSA to the Forestry for no good reason I could see.
Took it home & cleaned it, cleaned out the oozing carbs, squirted some premix into the crankcase to lube the mains & plug holes & kicked it over. then it started.
It needed a damn good clean & there are a few details (like the wiring that are a bit bodgy, but current spec:
Frame: RG250W..
swing arm RGV/P 93 front end rgv/m
carbon hugger/fron mudguard braided lines,
ohlins rear shock,
ohlins steering damper,
rgv/m fairing seat unit,
custom made 3way triple clamps
Motor: race porting shaved head Keihin PWK flatslide carbs(off KR1S).uni filter pods, boysen reads
New balanced crank,wiseco 2nd oversize pistons(365cc displacement)
Toomey racing USA expansion chambers,
spondon clipons,
racetech goldvalves,
Supposedly 70hp rear wheel
Oh yeah apparently the bike was featured in some Aussie bike mag, performance streetbike maybe? Dunno, wouldn't mind a photocopy if someone has one.
But this is only the base starting point.
Next is throw away most of the engine & start again with new aftermarket parts. It appears that the Banshee Quad (basically an RZ350 engine) is very popular in the states & has an enormous aftermarket following.
So. .
Trinity aftermarket monoblock top end with PVs, V Force reeds, nickasil plating & modern porting, head with replaceable domes 72mm bore.
7mm stroker billet crank
= 496cc of modern 2 stroke engine.
35mm Keihen PWKs
Custom made pipes for midrange
Chequebook tuning for sure & it is costing 1.6 million dollars but what the heck.
Not just dreaming, the bits are bought, due in a couple of weeks.
Hoping to have bike sorted before summer. Pipes will take some while + there is a bunch more to do like adjust the riding position etc.


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In the fourth instalment of the MyMind video series, our Cork-based psychologist Stephen Watkins talks about the workings and benefits of CBT and the factors that could deter someone from getting the support they need. "The biggest barrier that I've repeatedly come across is that people who come to therapy think for some reason that they're wrong or unusual or … Read More
What is Psychoanalysis?
When we hear the word 'psychoanalysis', what thoughts spring to mind? Freud? Childhood? Delving into our deepest thoughts and feelings? Of course, there's a lot more to psychoanalysis than that. While psychoanalysis was one of the earliest forms of therapy, do we know what it's all about? Psychoanalysis is based on the work of Sigmund Freud, who believed that the … Read More
An interview with Beatriz Moreno
Each month, we will be bringing you an interview with one of our mental health professional team. This month, we're talking to MyMind psychologist Beatriz Moreno. What attracted you to psychology? I was always very interested in psychology. When I was a child, I wanted to be a nurse and then a doctor – I was always interested in helping … Read More
An interview with Karolina Jurasik
As part of our series of monthly interview with the MyMind mental health professionals team, we are talking to Psychologist Karolina Jurasik. Why did you become a Psychologist? What attracted me to the area of Psychology was people. I was very interested in how people see things and how things are perceived differently by everyone because of individual experiences. I … Read More


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The Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation (SKMF) responding to the call for innovation and alternatives in Agriculture, aims to encourage youth to take a more active role in agriculture and at promoting entrepreneurship.
Our goal is to recognise and promote excellence and innovation in agriculture. We aim to achieve this through:
Motivating and encouraging youth interested in agriculture
Supporting creative and sustainable ideas in agriculture among youth
Increasing youth involvement in agricultural related activities.
SKMF's Agric-Portal will provide youth in Botswana with information regarding innovative methods of farming available. The portal will also be a platform to showcase Agriprenuers, various programmes and opportunities in agriculture.


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1 bedroom cottage | Yellow elder cottage | 2 Guests | 1 Bedrooms| 1 Baths Check Availability
This apartment features a tumble dryer , washing machine and private entrance.
Room type : Apartment
Max persons : 4
Minimum roomsize : 620.00 square feet
Bed types : 2 Double
Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower Bath, TV, Air Conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Ironing Facilities, Seating Area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Microwave, Washing Machine, bathroom, Kitchen, Cable Channels, Bath or Showe,r Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Sofa, View Hardwood/Parquet floors, Dining area, Kitchenware, Tumble, dryer, Wardrobe/Closet, Oven, Toaster, Garden view, Coffee machine, Dining table – sits 0 Detached, Clothes rack.
Can you accommodate children? Yes
No of Childrens : 2
the number of children for the 1 BEDROOM is 2
Can you provide extra beds? No
Existing bed options 2 Double Beds
Some guests like to travel with their furry friends. Indicate if you allow pets and if any charges apply.
Do you allow pets? : No
Internet access is important for many travellers. Free WiFi is a huge selling point, too!
Is internet available to guests?
Connection type : Broadband
Connection location : Test
This information is especially important for those travelling to your accommodation by car.
Is parking available to guests? : Yes
Do guests need to reserve a parking space? : No
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VAT 7.50% excluded 7.50% excluded
City tax 8.00% excluded 8.00% excluded
Resort fee US$ 25.00 per stay excluded
Cleaning fee US$ 75.00 per stay excluded
Price per night : $245
Resort Fee : $25 per person per night
Cleaning Fee $75 per stay
Cleaning fee of $75 per stay
Energy Surcharge of $25 per night For Cottage and 2 Bedroom Apartment.
$50 per night for 4 Bedroom Apartment .
Property Address
Address: HIghcliff Drive, South Palmetto
ShoreCity: Eleuthera
Country: Bahamas
Check-in time starts at 6 AM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at 5 PM
Special check-in instructions:
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM – 7 PM
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time. Please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-out time is Noon
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the hotel:
Cleaning fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Energy surcharge: USD 25 per accommodation per night
We have included all charges at this time. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
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The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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In this article we are going to explain how to activate Windows 8.
In this article we are going to explain how to activate Windows 8. To activate Windows 8 you must have a valid product key and network connection.
There are several ways to activate Windows 8 but in this article we are using a command prompt to activate Windows 8 and you can also use this article to change the Windows 8 product key.
How to activate Windows 8
Step 1
Go to the search box and type "Cmd" and right-click on the command prompt icon and select "Run as Administrator".
Step 2
In the command prompt type "slmgr.vbs -ipk <insert your product key here>" and press the "Enter" button. A message will be displayed with the product key in it. In this example we are using the product key for example. You can use another product key for activation.
Step 3
After inserting the product key type "slmgr.vbs -ato" and press Enter. A message will be displayed informing you that the product was activated successfully.
Step 4
Now go to the Desktop screen and right-click on the "My Computer" icon and select "Properties". Now you will see "Windows is Activated".
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Images of Shanghai China and nearby destinations including Yellow Mountain. Taken in September 2009 by Christopher Holt.
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13 imagesNanjing Road neon lights plus some images from the zoo in Shanghai. September 2009.
117 imagesShanghai China in September 2009. Images from the Bund, Pudong, and central Shanghai including food, transport, local people and shops, plus skyscrapers and the Nanjing Road
40 imagesCentral Shanghai during the day plus Pudong by night, showing the Chinese lives that inhabit this massive city. September 2009.
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YES ! This post is finally being published ! I've had a very busy few months and I found it hard to try out makeup properly, that's why it's taken so long for me to talk about Wet'n'Wild.
A few months ago, I got a nice parcel from Wet'n'Wild filled with their products so that I could discover the brand, that just landed in Switzerland.
If you don't know the brand, it comes from the US and is extremely cheap. Another good thing about it is that their products aren't tested on animals.
As with every brand out there (be it cheap or expensive) there are some good and some bad things about Wet'n'Wild. That's what I tried to determine to help you choose.
So I tried everything from the parcel I got and I'm here to report back !
I think I'll start on a happy note and talk about my absolute favourite thing, the coloricon blush* in the shade E3262 Rosé Champagne.
It doesn't look like much: the shade's a little pale, there's no pretty packaging, no engraving on the powder. But on me, it looks incredible !
The shade is perfect, not too dark, not too pigmented, it's not powdery at all and applies beautifully and effortlessly.
When you look at it closely, you can see that it contains a lot of mini golden glitter. I usually don't like that because it aggravates the texture on my skin (actually it makes it look worse than it is) but for some reason this blush doesn't do that. I just looks amazingly pretty.
I love to use it on a everyday basis because it always makes me look better, very quickly. It's by far my favourite thing I've discovered from the brand !
Let's move now to the next base product I tried: the contouring duo. It's quite simply called the megaglo contour palette*, and I have the shade E7491 Dulce de Leche.
The first thing I want to mention is that the "contour" shade isn't actually one. You can totally use it to warm up the complexion and bronze up the skin, but don't use it to contour your cheekbones, your temples or your nose.
You can see that by comparing this shade with other bronzers and/or contour powders. The dark shade in this palette is too warm to be a contour powder, it's not quite as warm is my other bronzers but it's still warm.
But that's not really a problem. I simply used it (and judged it) as a bronzer. You just have to know it. And when you use it as a bronzer it's a good product. It is a little powdery, but it blends really well and the finish is beautiful. It hasn't changed my life but it's a good bronzer.
As for the slightly yellow powder that's supposed to be used to illuminate the skin, well I'm not really convinced of its usefulness.
I always powder my face anyway so it feels like an unnecessary additional step and if I want to illuminate or highlight, I much prefer either using a very light concealer under my eyes or a full on glittery highlighter on my cheeks.
Honestly when I apply this powder on my face I can't really see that it makes a difference, and it's very powdery which doesn't make it very practical to use.
Talking about powder, I also tried the coverall compact powder in the shade E821B. Well actually I say I've tried it but that's not quite true …
I have used it. But I didn't really want to. I can't quite say why, but even before I had tried it, my brain had already decided that I didn't like it. It makes no sense but it is what it is. (Sherlock !!!)
However, I really used it and though it's too powdery and maybe a tad too light for me (I never thought that would happen I'm so pale) I don't really have anything bad to say about it. Applied with a brush (I wouldn't use the sponge that's included in the compact) it doesn't leave a powdery finish and is slightly mattifying. However I'm looking for a powder that's more mattifying.
Actually I'd say that it's a powder that's like many other on the market: it's okay, it's not bad but it's not amazing either. However compared to a lot of other okay powders this one is really cheap. So you don't risk too much by getting it.
Let's move now to the coverall Concealer palette*. It's one of those colour correcting palette: it contains a green shade for redness, a pink shade to brighten, a concealer shade to cover and a highlighter.
My main problem with this palette is that it's not something that I use at all. Primer, foundation, concealer and powder, I find that that's enough steps already. I don't want to spend time colour correcting to hide every single little thing. After all I'm not perfect and neither is my skin. And that's okay !
That being said I tried it anyway. I found the consistency to be a bit too thick and the shades a bit too dark for my complexion.
The formula is a bit like that of the concealer sticks that I used to use when I was younger : too thick and quite tough to blend into the skin.
It's the case with this palette too. The products are tough to blend and they leave a slightly visible thick finish. Not the prettiest.
The highlighting shade isn't as thick as the other three and blends more easily. However it's a bit too cool for my taste (it's pretty much a silver highlighter) and even when you blend it properly (which I didn't do in the swatch above) it doesn't look natural at all.
So like I said I'm not in love. But it doesn't help that it's not a product that I usually use.
Let's move to eyes now and let's start with the base. It's the photofocus eyeshadow primer*.
Just like with the concealer palette, this isn't a product that I usually use. My skin is very oily but for some reason my eyelids aren't. I tried a lot of eyeshadow primers but I was forced to realise that I don't need it. Shadows last really well on my lids with or without a primer.
That being said I tried it on one eye so that I could compare with the other primer-less eye throughout the day. I didn't really like it because it's quite sticky and drags on the skin when you try to blend it.
As for it being worth it, well I didn't really notice any difference between both my eyes. The shadows looked just as intense without it and lasted just as well (but like I said that's never really a problem for me).
I sadly can't say much more about it.
As for the wet'n'wild eyeshadows, I've often heard that they were really good, but not necessarily every single palette. I tried the E738 Comfort Zone* palette that contains 8 shades.
I immediately agreed that the quality of the shadows in this palette was good. They're easy to work with, well pigmented and on me they last all day, even without a primer.
They do have a little bit of fallout however (the darker shades) but it's really not that bad. I'd say that if you're looking for a good basic palette, with mainly neutral shades but also a few more out there shades, then this one would be a very decent choice.
I find that the bottom right shade looks very much like Urban Decay's Solstice. I wouldn't say that it's a perfect dupe but it's pretty darn close. The idea is the same, a duochrome shadow with a reddish base and metallic blue-green shimmers on top.
However, despite the fact that it's a good palette, I already own a lot of palettes and I have to say that I haven't been reaching for this one over the ones I already had.
So if you're like me and already own 38 neutral palettes, I don't think that this one is going to change your life. However if you're starting your collection, I can recommend this palette as it offers good basic shadows at a very reasonable price. (Though one might wish for a matte brown to use as a transition shade in the crease) Also, if you've always wanted to try UD's Solstice but didn't want to spend the cash on one shadow, you might pick up this palette just for that shade.
Let's move now to the brow bone highlighting pencil, the ultimatebrow highlighter*.
I'll admit then when I first used it I was hoping that it would be a dupe of the Benefit High Brow that I love. Unfortunately it isn't.
This pencil is a little too thick and it doesn't melt into the skin as well as the Benefit one does.
However, I must say that it's not a product that I use on a daily basis, but when I do, there's no doubting that I reach for the Benefit one as it's just nicer.
That being said, this one is much much cheaper and even if it's not as good as the Benefit one, it's still good and will help to lightly highlight underneath your brows.
I then tried the lipsticks, the famous megalast lipsticks*. Tati the youtuber used to talk about them a lot and she is still a big fan. Personally I can see why, the pigmentation is insane and the texture is comfortable.
That being said my lips are almost always chapped and this means that I can't wear such opaque lipsticks because it always looks a bit off. Indeed the more opaque formulas tend to make the little lines and bits of dry skin more obvious.
But, if you're looking for a comfortable opaque lipstick then I highly suggest that you give these a try. Because opaque and comfortable they are. You just have to have slightly smoother lips than me.
So I was a bit more hopeful trying the big fat lip crayon that reminds me of the ones from Revlon and of the Clinique Chubby Sticks. It's the megaslicks Balm Stain*.
It's exactly the kind of product that I get along with. As the name would suggest it's a balm and a stain in one. This means that the colour will last longer than the balmy effect.
The shade I have is slightly metallic all the while being very neutral, which means that it's perfect for everyday wear. It's one of those lippies that I can just throw into my handbag and (have to) reapply anytime throughout the day. Indeed the balmy effect (or the stain for that matter) don't last very long on me.
Here you'll see swatches of all the products I've just mentioned.
And finally, to close this post on a happy note, you can win two of the megalast lipsticks, in the shades Cherry Picking and Cinnamon Spice.
Like I said, I'm convinces that these are good, I just know that they're not for me. But they might be for you !
In order to win them, all you have to do is :
- be subscribed to my newsletter (top right in the header)
- leave me a comment with your email address, telling me what your favourite lipstick is
- be over 18 or ask your parents' permission to participate
- live in Switzerland
For an extra entry you can :
- follow feathersandbrushes on instagram (here)
The giveaway is open for a week, that is until the 31st of January at 23:59.
And to go back to the brand in general, I highly suggest that you try their blushes as I was really blown away. Proof is that I continue reaching for it despite my ridiculously large collection of blushes.
As for the rest, the eyeshadows get a thumbs up from me, as well as the lip products I've tried, but I'm slightly less convinced by their base products.
Do you know wet'n'wild ? What are your favourite products ?
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Dougal's Diary is a very nice book about a very nice cat who looks after the girls in his household (even though girls are really annoying). I know how very hard it is to be Good when you have a little sister (I've got two of them and they are a real trial so I know exactly how Dougal feels!). I hope he has a very happy life and that he figures out how to get on and off the roof and out of the trees. I'd like it if he would write another book about how you do that as I can't seem to even get close to climbing and there's this crow that lives in a tree outside the front door that I'd really like to surprise one day. Review by Clancy the Australian Terrier (11 years and 1 month old)
Dougal's Diary
After some traumatic early life experiences, Dougal the black-and-white kitten falls on his paws into a loving home with two kind humans.
Dougal decides to repay his humans' kindness by trying to be a Good Cat at all times.
But when you have a little sister like Shadow, being good isn't as easy as it should be; because Shadow is an alley-cat who eats his food and loves rummaging in bins and stealing from neighbours' barbecues.
And, although they don't know it, the kind humans are not in charge in this house. That role goes to the imperious old cat Belladonna, who does not take kindly to newcomers in her space.
Dougal and Shadow's new home also has a large resident family of wattle-birds, and a supporting cast of neighbouring cats with agendas of their own; so the kittens must learn their place in the pecking order.
Dougal's diplomatic skills will be tested to their limit as he tries to make sense of human and feline psychology.
You can buy Dougal's Diary from all good bookstores or online from Clan Destine Press in paperback or as an ebook
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A couple of months ago for our preschool co-op, I got to teach the letter P, so we had penguin preschool! We had a lot of fun learning about the letter P and penguins.
One of the things that we did was read this sweet story, Penguin and Pinecone (affiliate link) by Salina Yoon. It is about a little Penguin who became friends with a pinecone and how their friendship grows over time. The kids really loved it and so did I! It really is a cute story!
Then we made these paper plate penguins. You make them by folding in the sides of a paper plate and then folding the top part down and then stapling it, so it will stay. Then I let the kids color their penguin and add eyes and feet. You could also let them paint their penguin. I'm sure any preschool child would love that! My son made the penguin in the back. I thought it was pretty creative how he wanted to add a head and a scarf, just like the little penguin in the story. He keeps asking if we can make a scarf for the pinecone too, like in the story. I guess we'll have to do that soon!
I love how even when the kids are given the same supplies to work with, they always come up with such different ideas! It's so fun to watch their creativity in action!
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Our normally scheduled April Meeting will be held on the second Thursday rather than the first. Thursday, April 9th we will have Beth Ruggiero-York giving us a special presentation on Night Photography that is free to members.
Beth Ruggiero-York is an internationally award-winning photographer who specializes in night photography. Originally from the Northeast, she and her husband now spend summers on Cape Cod, where she is a juried photographer at the Photography Center of Cape Cod, and winters in Arizona, where she is a photographer/instructor for Arizona Highways Photo Workshops and the Desert Botanical Garden. Fluent in Chinese, Beth did the R&D work in China for National Geographic to create their new photo tours. She has been leading and organizing tours and photo workshops to China and other parts of Asia and Europe since 1984, including groups for National Geographic and Smithsonian since 1997.
Visit Beth's website to see some of her work: http://bethruggiero.zenfolio.com/


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Welcome to Sienna
The delightful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is full of originality and charm - and nowhere embodies these qualities quite so well as Sienna Jewellery. Established in 2004, Sienna Jewellery has an enviable reputation for stocking stylish contemporary jewellery and watches by designers from all over the UK and Europe. We stock predominantly silver jewellery, but we also have ranges which incorporate other precious metals, such as titanium, aluminium, gold, some providing beautiful settings for gemstones to suit all tastes.
Come and see us
We are proud to be an authorised stockist for Swiss Mondaine watches. The simple design and unmistakably easy-to-read face have made the Mondaine Official Swiss Railway watch collection admired the world over.
Whether you are looking for something unusual and contemporary, something eye-catching and sparkly or something classic and timeless, make a special visit to Sienna Jewellery to see our truly beautiful jewellery designs, most of which are exclusive to the area.


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Author: Scott Sergeant, Sultan of Syntax at VGM Marketing
In this edition of Pruphreeding 1 oh One, we look at four words that can trip up even the most veteran of writers…and none of the words is longer than three letters.
i.e. and e.g.
These two have a few things in common. First, they're both acronyms. Second, they're both acronyms for Latin phrases. And, third, if you use them incorrectly, who really gives a rat's %?
But, humor me for a few moments.
The acronym e.g. stands for exempli gratia, meaning "for example." As in:
VGM Group, Inc. consists of many companies (e.g., VGM Club, VGM Forbin, U.S. Rehab).
The acronym i.e. stands for id est, meaning "in other words." As in:
She enjoys mountain biking, i.e., bounding headlong down rocky, twisting paths that have a sole purpose of breaking a person's neck.
If you're unsure which to use, substitute "for example" or "in other words" for the acronym and use the one that makes sense.
How to use e.g. and i.e.:
- Both are lower case when used within a sentence. – e.g. and i.e.
- A period is used between each letter and after the second.
- A comma ALWAYS immediately follows each – e.g., and i.e.,
- If you want the examples to stand out from the rest of the sentence, enclose e.g. and i.e. and their examples within parentheses. – (e.g., VGM Club, VGM Forbin, U.S. Rehab)
Now that I have you thoroughly enthralled, we move on…
It's and Its
These two little words mess with more heads than you can imagine. But, once you learn the difference, they'll never mess with yours again. The rules for their use are very simple:
It's is ALWAYS a contraction for "it is" or "it has." Always. No exceptions. As in:
It's a long way from Waterloo to Hawaii. and
It's been five months since the last Heartland Conference.
Its (without an apostrophe) is ALWAYS the possessive of the pronoun "it." Always. No exceptions. As in:
The United States and its ally, Canada, share the world's longest demilitarized border.
That's it. Four little words. Who says size matters?


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For the better part of six years, between December of 2008 and December of 2014, the Federal Reserve created hundreds of billions of electronic dollar credits to pump up asset prices (e.g., stocks, bonds, real estate. etc.). Theoretically, the subsequent wealth effect would encourage businesses to invest in their growth, consumers to spend on discretionary items and the overall economy to improve dramatically.
Since the Fed terminated its stimulus program ("QE3"), however, riskier assets have struggled and "risk-off" assets have thrived. For example, we can look at the performance of large-cap U.S. stocks versus "risk-off" Treasury bonds. The S&P 500 SPDR Trust (SPY) has produced negative returns in the 18-month time frame. In the same period, iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) has offered positive results with far less volatility.
Let's dig deeper. Non-cyclical segments less tethered to the well-being of the U.S. economy have outperformed cyclical sectors. In particular, SPDR Select Sector Consumer Staples (XLP) and SPDR Select Sector Utilities (XLU) are up roughly 10% over the year-and-a-half period. In contrast, SPDR Select Sector Technology (XLK) is flat and SPDR Select Sector Financials (XLF) is down 10%.
What's more, there are other signs that risk aversion is more "in vogue" than risk taking. Currencies like the dollar and the yen often rise when financial market participants are troubled by stock prospects. Similarly, gold often comes back into favor when investors demand safer havens. While SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) as well as CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY) did not genuinely catch fire until the start of 2016, while PowerShares U.S. Dollar Bullish (UUP) has actually lost a bit of ground year-to-date, the fact remains that all three of these "risk-off" assets have outperformed Vanguard Total U.S. Stock Market (VTI) since QE3 ended (12/18/2014).
It is worth noting that during 2008 – during the bulk of the real-estate, subprime mortgage crisis – there were virtually no market-based security winners outside of U.S. Treasury bonds, the dollar, the yen and gold. This is not to suggest that we are on the verge of the next banking catastrophe stateside. On the other hand, few assets have been as eviscerated as much as European financials via iShares MSCI Europea Financials (EUFN). This exchange-traded tracker has registered -36% since peaking two year earlier.
One additional area where risk aversion appears to be taking root? Credit spreads. We can see that since the S&P 500 reached its pinnacle in May of 2015, and since the Fed ceased creating electronic dollar credits in December of 2014 ("QE3"), the spread between 10-year yields and 2-years have cratered to a meager 0.85%. This activity basically makes it nearly impossible for the Fed to consider raising its overnight lending rate anytime soon; otherwise, a pancake flat yield curve might actually invert. And as many an amateur economist likes to opine, an inverted yield curve usually spells doom for the U.S. economy.
It is true that nobody can predict what the future holds. On the flip side, nearer-term (e.g., 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, etc.) market internals provide us with a picture of attitudes toward risk. Is the investment community favoring a pursuit of capital appreciation or is the community shifting toward risk aversion? The FTSE Multi-Asset Stock Hedge Index that I helped to create demonstrates that risk aversion has been in the driver's seat for a while now, and that T.I.N.A. ("There Is No Alternative" to stocks) may not be as gorgeous as some have been portraying her.
What's more, longer-term valuation extremes may be ignored by complacent participants when indiscriminate risk taking is the name of the game. Conversely, when near-term risk aversion sets in, longer-term fundamental valuation does not get tossed out with the bath water. That is why there are reasons to be concerned about paying 2016 prices for 2012 profits; that is why it is problematic to see the median S&P 500 stock trading at the highest price-to-sales levels in history – higher than during the dot-com euphoria in 1999 and higher than the real estate bubble circa 2007.
Stock bulls are now hanging their collective hats on lower interest rates for much, much longer. Many rejoice at learning that the likelihood of a rate hike has been pushed all the way out to the first quarter of 2018. Not year-end 2016. Not anytime in 2017. Instead, Fed fund futures currently forecast a probable rate hike (50% or probability) occurring up to a year and a half from now.
Unfortunately, stock bulls are ignoring the risk-off positioning that has been taking place since the Fed ended quantitative easing in December of 2014. And while lower rates for longer may keep stocks range-bound, the policy also telegraphs just how weak the economy must be for the central bank of the United States to forgo rate normalization entirely. Bottom line? Stocks are unlikely to gain genuine traction until the Fed creates more electronic dollar credits (i.e. "QE4") such that the "more money" finds its way back into riskier assets once again.
You can listen to the ETF Expert Radio Show "LIVE", via podcast or on your iPod. You can follow me on Twitter @ETFexpert. Disclosure Statement: ETF Expert is a web log ("blog") that makes the world of ETFs easier to understand. Gary Gordon, MS, CFP is the president of Pacific Park Financial, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser with the SEC. Gary Gordon, Pacific Park Financial, Inc., and/or its clients may hold positions in the ETFs, mutual funds, and/or any investmentasset mentioned above. The commentary does not constitute individualized investment advice. The opinions offered herein are not personalized recommendations to buy, sell or hold securities. At times, issuers of exchange-traded products compensate Pacific Park Financial, Inc. or its subsidiaries for advertising at the ETF Expert website. ETF Expert content is created independently of any advertising relationship.


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Using Android and iOS Apps for Your Mobile
You can use a Smartphone not only to stay connected but also for various other things. It can be used for saving documents, listening to music and watching movies. You can also use your handset for learning various subjects, shopping or make online payments and recharge. Various applications have been introduced in the marketplace to make Android and iOS usage easier for the users. You can use these as per your everyday requirements. One good example is the mobile recharge app for Android phones. However, these applications are also compatible with iPhone.
About Mobile Applications
With the evolution of technology, different types of cutting edge products have been introduced in the market. Other than gizmos and other devices, mobile applications are a good example of these products. Some common applications are gaming apps, mobile cleaning ones, social networking options, news based apps, recharge and shopping apps, movie based ones, and so on. In fact, there are numerous Android apps for mobile, and iPhone apps for your Apple devices. However, you need to make sure that you are choosing the right application.
Benefits of Mobile Applications
Using mobile applications is easy. Once you learn the skills of operating a Smartphone, using apps on your handset is likely to become easy as well. There are various benefits of using these applications. The greatest benefit of this type of software is that it makes life easy for you. Another good feature of this type of application is that most of these are available for free. There are various Android apps free download available in the market. You can talk to your friends or relatives using similar types of applications in order to make the right choice.
Using Apps for Mobile Recharge
Previously you were required to visit recharge shops for buying talk time. With the advancements in technology you could refurbish the talk time balance through online recharge. However, the main issue of this option was inability to connect to the Internet while traveling. Recharge applications were released into the marketplace to solve this issue. There are a considerable number of top free Android apps, and iPhone apps. You are likely to get a good recharge app from amongst the list available on Reload.
Choosing between Recharge Portals
There are various recharge applications and portals available online. You need to choose the right one depending on how these apps work and the offers made by these portals. Even if making a choice takes time, it is always better to compare between the products. In some cases these applications come loaded with virus, which can affect the normal functioning of your mobile. Therefore, it is extremely important to choose an authentic recharge application such as Reload, which is free of virus or malware.


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The 2015 agreement over the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) holds promise to balance the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of development. Many analysts have pointed to an integrated approach to decision-making as critical for achieving this balance. An integrated approach involves recognising synergies and avoiding trade-offs across more than one SDG or target. The appeal of such an approach is it can reduce the costs and time needed to achieve multiple SDGs and targets, while accounting for a fuller set of development needs and priorities. Integration can also ensure the negative impacts of shortsighted economic growth do not jeopardise more sustainable gains for human well-being and the environment.
However, employing an integrated approach as a basis for decision-making is not easy. One of the foremost challenges involves engaging a wide range of government agencies, businesses, civil-society organisations, and marginalised groups within and across different levels of decision-making. This often necessitates identifying new ways to encourage participation, enhance accountability, strengthen coordination, and align interests. In short, it requires new forms of governance.
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies' (IGES) Sustainability Governance Centre (SGC) is uniquely positioned to identify forms of governance that can support multi-issue, multi-level integration in Asia. This is partially because the Centre frequently participates in policymaking processes in Asia—at various levels with different stakeholders—where mutually beneficial synergies and trade-offs exist. Further, because the research is action-oriented and multi-disciplinary, it combine a variety of tools, data, and case studies that can help policymakers and other stakeholders address the region's most pressing sustainability challenges. Last but not least, due to a regional focus, SGC is well-placed to recommend forms of governance than can help the world's most populous region take an integrated approach to the SDGs.


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At the last elections I advised my local Conservative Party Association that they would be my last, and I confirmed that again at the beginning of the new Council term in 2015. So, as my colleagues in the Conservative Group know, I will be leaving the City Council in two years' time when my term of office expires.
As I was first elected to Brighton County Borough Council at a By-election in 1968, next year I will have had the honour of continuously serving as a councillor in Brighton, where I was born, for Brighton, East Sussex and Brighton & Hove councils for 50 years. For the last 33 of these years, I will have had the great privilege of representing the residents of Patcham Ward and I will always be grateful for the continued support and friendship that I have enjoyed over all this time.
I have either held office as Leader, Opposition Leader, Cabinet Member or Committee Chairman for all but my first two years, and I was Mayor of Brighton in 1982/3 when I welcomed Margaret Thatcher and her Government to Brighton. I have decided that my last two years will be spent in the same way as my first, and I therefore advised my Group on Monday that I will not be standing for re-election as Leader at our Annual General Meeting next month.
I have been enormously proud of my involvement in bringing on to the Council, and continuing to encourage, a number of new and younger Conservative councillors. So, I think that the time is now right for those who will be leading the Conservative Party into the next local elections in two years' time, and then forming what I expect to be a Conservative Administration, to take the lead.
My successor as Leader of the Conservative Group, who will take over from me at the Council's Annual Meeting on the 18th May, will of course have my full support and encouragement.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Conservative Group members, past and present, for their continued support over all these years, which I have much appreciated.
Councillor Geoffrey Theobald OBE


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Everyone loves being invited to a dinner party, but in the land of Otravia, people generally RSVP with a little trepidation. Long ago, they did away with royal bloodlines, meaning that when a king dies, the next leader is chosen from a pool of eligible nobles. The best way to assure your ascension to the throne is to eliminate the competition.
Raise Your Goblets is a party game for up to twelve dinner guests. During three different courses, players pour wine, poison, and antidote (in the form of colored gems) into the goblets in front of them while rotating and swapping them around the table. When someone feels brave enough, they call a toast, and the contents of the goblets are revealed. If a player has more poison than antidote, well let's just say they're out of the running to be king… and they will be remembered fondly.
Designer Tim Page came up with the idea for Raise Your Goblets on a whim while coming home from a party one night. He was partly inspired by the battle of wits scene from The Princess Bride, a movie he can recite word for word. The idea of having poison floating around a table, concealed in goblets and forcing the players to try and outthink their opponents just stuck with him. When it came to putting his ideas down on paper, the core mechanics turned out pretty similar to the final game.
"The game's main actions of pouring, peeking, swapping, and rotating, before finally calling the toast, were all basically there right off the bat. Of course, the devil is in the details, and I owe a great deal to my play-testers, and especially Horrible Games, to get it where it is today!" remembers Page.
Horrible Games worked to help flesh out the main idea of Raise Your Goblets into the finished product. Adding in separate characters, each with their own special ability, created some interesting depth and helped to develop more strategic gameplay. Some characters have a power that will aid them during the course as gems are being poured into goblets. Others will help you right before the toast. And some give you new ways to score points. It's always important to take into account which characters are in play and how they can affect the game.
Players step into the role of the head of one of the six noble families that feels they have a claim to the throne. Each family has their own form of deadly poison that they're fond of using. House McToadery hails from the swamps of Otravia and derive their deadly concoctions from the amphibians common to that region. House De Miceti lives in vast woodlands of the country. They are quite familiar with the fungi that grow there. Some will make a delicious meal, while others will signify your last supper. Living on the coast of Otravia, House Van Visser, finds their deadly concoctions in the puffer fish that swim in the oceans. No matter what family you align with, you'll have a sworn enemy at the table.
Each round, you are dealt a target card. This signifies the family you really want to poison. When the toast is called, everyone gets one more action and then the contents of the goblets are revealed. You earn points for surviving the round, killing your target, and having the most wine in your goblet.
After three fun, but deadly, rounds, the family with the most points will ascend to the throne for a long and glorious rule… or until the next time they have friends over for drinks.
Raise Your Goblets is an engaging party game for players of all skill levels. Book your seat at the table on January 20, when it becomes available at your FLGS. Learn more about Raise Your Goblets here.


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Tim Walker does his usual magic shooting whimsical settings, doll looking models and riotous colors for the editorial "Babes in Toyland" , to come out next April on W Magazine. Set somewhere in between Toy Story and Beetlejuice , the images show models appearing more like stylish creepy creatures than cute dolls, conveying a surreal, rarefied atmosphere, as it always happens with Walker. And, as always, we love it.
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If he needs sex, obey him. "You must satisfy your husband. A good wife should be a whore in bed," (A tip for club members to prevent husbands from straying.)
And to imagine this coming from Rohaya Mohamad a 46-year-old doctor, whose husband has three other wives, not an average woman's idea of a successful or happy marriage.
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – A group of Malaysian women launched an "Obedient Wife Club" on Saturday, urging members to be "whores in bed" and obey their husbands to curb social ills like divorce and domestic violence.
Shouldn't women instead be informed that the only thing that prevents them from finding real life-partners for themselves (instead of those who marry them to curb social ills like prostitution), is their social conditioning?
The club has come under criticism from Malaysian women's groups who say the onus on keeping a family together is being unfairly placed on women.
"With obedience comes submission, which may lead to domestic violence and marital rape," Women's Aid Organisation head Ivy Josiah told AFP.
"We should really be forming equality in marriage clubs," she added. [Click to read more]
I googled to read more reactions,
It turns out, the secret to a happy union is to let your husband have sex with you whenever he wants. If your marriage is sad or fraught with strife, simply fuck your way out. How novel.
This view is insulting to both men and women, and it's not limited exclusively to countries with more strongly religious populations. It's sadly pervasive in American society as well. [Click to read the article at Jezebel]
Picture of two members of Obedient Wives' Club with their husband and children linked to Jezebel
For Indian women (and their divorce rates), we have 'Manju Sanskar Kendra' in Bhopal, where girls, often teenagers, are taught to 'adjust properly' since 'families are breaking up because girls nowadays have too much ego'.
Hemnani says he was open to taking classes for men and their mothers too (Not fathers?) but there was no response. Maybe they didn't want to know what caused tuberculosis?
The head of this institution (who, surprise, surprise is a man) has authored books on this topic " Grahasth Mein Vyavaharik Jeevan (Practical Married Life) for one. For the uninitiated, this book scatters many pearls of wisdom, such as too much sex is the cause of diabetes and tuberculosis among men.[Click to read]
Here's a letter from an Indian woman who is eager to join Manju Sanskar Kendra in Bhopal because she confesses she, "started getting all bad, bad thoughts about Bill (her fiance) – I tried, I really tried to control myself but you must remember that I did not have the benefit of attending your school then…" 🙂
Does the fact that such schools have limited takers and face derision shows we have started putting common sense above old habits (euphemistically called traditions)?


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HT1000 (R03.03) Programming Software
Revision 03.03.00 for DOS
Additional informationMotorola HT1000 programming software
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motorola ht100 programming
HT1000 Program for 2 meters .
Motorola HT1000 programming software
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keep us Posted if you can't get this working. I use a laptop with windows seven and a boot into DOS with a USB drive then I load the HT 1000 software with no problems. As long as you're using true DOS everything should work perfect.
jepperso saidWindows 95 running in dos mode. Program runs fine. Using a rib cable connected to rib port on the computer. Still won't open the com port. Any tips or ideas?From "Post #116,945", June 13th 2018, 4:32 AM
I used the rib less cable from amazon. Worked great in true DOS.
I loaded dos 6.22 and still won't open the port. I have the 25 pin cable. I guess I need to try the other type.
Get this cable from amazon. It was a lot cheaper when I purchased it a few months ago. I just pluged straight into the serial port, did a boot into DOS and ran the program that was it.
jepperso saidI loaded dos 6.22 and still won't open the port. I have the 25 pin cable. I guess I need to try the other type.From "Post #116,969", June 13th 2018, 6:38 AM
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Virtuous Bicycle
Learn-to-Ride Student: Jae-eun
Lots of adults have given it a try at one point or another. Usually a well-meaning friend offered to teach them. Results may vary. .
Jae-eun told me, "My husband loves to ride, and he tried to teach me."
"Oh! Wonderful!" I said. "How did it go?"
"We fought" she confided.
My lesson with Jae-eun was a pleasure. She was focused and receptive to the process, and though a little nervous at the beginning, she progressed very quickly and was riding well at the end of one lesson. (Maybe some of her husband's lessons stuck!)
I just followed each step Lance asked me to try and to my surprise I was riding a bike after one hour! I didn't know learning a bike could be this easy and fun. -Jae-eun, Aug 2014
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Learn-to-Ride Student: Ben
In his profile Ben said, "I am nervous but excited about the possibility of finally learning to ride. My dad loves to ride and it would mean so much to him and to me if I could join him when he rides."
Ben took a series of lessons, wanting to be proficient when he went on his first ride with his dad. Beyond balancing and pedaling, we spent time focused on details like sharp confident starts, reliable organized stops, and turning. Ben also got an intro to gearing.
I am in my early 30's and had never had a chance to learn to ride a bike before meeting with Lance. He was patient, fun and clearly invest in my success all of which were traits I really appreciated. -Ben, Aug 2014
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Learn-to-Ride Buddies: Sonia and Priya
Sonia was headed off to college and wanted to learn to ride before she left for school. Her sister joined her in a pair of "Buddies" lessons, and both learned to ride.
Dear Lance,
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Learn-to-Ride Student: Gussie
Gussie was on her way to a summer program in Europe where the kids were going to "get around on bikes". Gussie did great, getting the basics on her first lesson, then taking a follow up lesson a few days later to reinforce and advance her skills before her trip.
I knew immediately that my daughter was in good hands. Lance is patient, methodical and effective. Like the Dog Whisperer for bike riders… I would highly recommend him! – Dana, Gussie's Mom, June 2014
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Re-Learn-to-Ride Student: Natalie
Natalie's boyfriend got her started a few years back, but she quickly ran into "difficulties" and stopped riding. Now, she wanted to enter the Mighty Montauk Trialthlon, but needed to get her bike handling skills up to the task. Here's a few clips from her second lesson – Since that day, she's bought a new Jamis road bike, ridden in the park for training, and just completed the tri and was happy with her biking performance.
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Learn-to-Ride Student: Emma
On my rides now I realize how much I learned in those lessons . .
In her profile Emma wrote:
I did have a bike as a kid (age 9) and I rode it around my neighbourhood a little on quiet roads. I was never very confident and after a fall I was put off.
Many adults have these stories of shaky beginnings. With Emma, I approached her training as though she'd never been on a bike. We needed to put her childhood mishap behind us, replacing those bad memories with solid, adult level, bike handling skills.
After a couple of sessions together, Emma wrote to me:
I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that Steve and I did a few laps of the lower loop in Central park last night to practice hills, gears, avoiding pedestrians and riding with another person. Although I was really nervous at first, after the first lap I felt confident and more importantly safe! Steve was very impressed and said I looked to be totally in control of the bike. Anyway, I guess I just wanted to say thank you for giving me the confidence to be able to go for a bike ride with my husband. I doubt I will ever be as into cycling as he is, but knowing that we can get out and enjoy his favourite hobby together is a really nice feeling. We are already planning a number of rides together over the coming weeks.
Now, she's bought a new bike, she's been riding with her husband, gaining experience, getting stronger and better with each ride. LEARN • RIDE • IMPROVE • ENJOY! That's the Virtuous Bicycle in action! WAY TO GO EMMA!
For anyone who is nervous about learning or re-learning how to ride a bike Lance is your man! Don't let your friends take you out, put you on a bike and push you down a hill. You may (or may not) figure it out but most likely you will never get on again! Lance was infinitely patient and paced our sessions appropriately to build my confidence in my own abilities. I was never pushed too far outside my comfort zone, but I could still see measurable improvements. On my rides now I realise how much I learned in those lessons that has certainly saved me from making costly mistakes. I am now able to confidently ride laps of Central Park negotiating hills, pedestrians and traffic and most importantly I am enjoying it. Thanks Lance for opening up a whole new world for me. My husband still can't believe that I am finally out riding with him!
– Emma, April 7, 2014
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Profile: Adrian (on a Citibike!) Thirty-something Adrian rode as a youngster and into his college years as well, but he wanted more info before entering NYC traffic.
"I'm mainly interested in learning how to ride citibike safely on crosstown and small streets, and in protected bike lanes on the avenues. I've been riding on the hudson river and east river greenways and I'm comfortable riding there, but am intimidated by city traffic. I haven't ridden on the street yet."
Adrian attended a VB seminar at Ride Brooklyn, and booked a Traffic Skills lesson. After a brief evaluation of his bike handling skills (excellent) we headed out onto NYC streets, experiencing a range of street and bike lane configurations. We stopped frequently to strategize and evaluate, using existing conditions as teaching opportunities. Adrian rode his Citibike for the lesson, a first for Virtuous Bicycle. We had no trouble staying within the 45 minute trip-time and re-docked for more time when we passed stations. The entire session was a great success and Adrian is "VB Approved".
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Prepping for her first Triathlon
Minerva – BEFORE
I'm so happy to have found your website. I learned to ride a bike 1 year ago but have only been able to bike about 10 rides total. I have been able to bike around the Central Park loop a few times. When I visited Austin, TX I had to walk the bike when the trail turned to just a sidewalk along the highway. I am able to ride a bike but I am extremely nervous around other people/dogs/cars. I was determined to learn to ride a bike last year because I am participating in the NYC Triathlon this summer…. even though the triathlon's ride is closed off to others and everyone is going the same direction, I have yet to be confident enough to ride with speed and efficiency. I hope you can help!
Minerva – AFTER
New Orleans was great! We rented a hybrid and I rode in traffic in residential areas and shared lanes with cars on main roads. I was aware of my surroundings, checked for on-coming traffic, practiced riding with one hand (which greatly improved and was able to wipe sweat off my face and scratch my nose without jolting), and practiced a lot of start/stop while riding in traffic. My confidence as a bicyclist has greatly improved and I was not nervous at any point during my ride. We wound up riding ~22 miles Friday morning and missed the rain, thank goodness! I will keep practicing on my own and plan for one more lesson with you in a couple of weeks before the triathlon. Thank you so much for you guidance Lance!
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Ceci Learns to Ride
Hello Lance, I am so proud of myself … Cycled 16 miles today and 7 each on Saturday and Sunday. Never thought cycling could be so much fun. I've made such great strides, I am much more confident and have much more control of the bike. Denis has been enjoying it as much as me, so this is our new shared hobby…. plus we will loose weight in the process. Thanks for teaching me to ride Lance! Ceci
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So last week I totally forgot about Broadway in Bryant Park (and hence missed rocking out to The Lion King), BUT I remembered today and got to catch the very first movie I fell in love with: The Little Mermaid! (Don't even act like you don't know the words to the songs). Today we were also treated to Cirque Dreams (left), A Tale of Two Cities, In Transit and Altar Boyz. Below are some video clips from The Little Mermaid's performance, but first I'd like to say a few things:
-I wanted to hurt the lady with the yellow umbrella.
-I love the little boy who plays Flounder. That cutie can sing!
-I think I want to see Altar Boyz, a play about a Christian boy band. Their songs were hilarious (I included one clip from their performance at the end). Fave lyrics: "Jesus called me on my cell phone."
-I hope you know this is more for hearing pleasure than anything because the quality is pretty craptastic.
Part of Your World
Under the Sea
She's in Love
Altar Boyz
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Broadway in Bryant Park: Wk 4
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With just a few trading days left in the year, volume is likely to be low and volatility high but it could all add up to a strong run to New Year's. Drivers of the year end market will be fast breaking news from Europe, seasonal factors, little "fear" in the VIX and year end performance anxiety from major institutions.
Here's what to watch for:
1. The VIX VIX, -7.66% , the "fear indicator," continues showing no fear in spite of scary headline news around the world. The VIX has been in a steady downtrend with several closes below its 200-day moving average, which indicates that the options market is looking for a decline in volatility which typically portends higher stock prices over the next thirty days.
2. Europe is on the move. The European Central Bank starts offering three loans to euro zone banks this week in what could be a powerful and dramatic refinancing operation to improve liquidity in the region and stimulate demand for the region's government bonds. The European Stability Fund (ESM) will be launched a year earlier than planned in mid-2012 with 500 billion euros to lend to troubled nations, and Germany may accelerate its payments into the fund. European ministers talked Monday about additional money ($250 billion) in loans going into the IMF to stabilize European bond markets.
3. Fear is draining out of the Spanish and Italian bond markets as yields drop substantially and demand has been high for the two nations' sovereign debt. Recent stock market action has been largely driven by Europe and renewed calm here could build a solid foundation for a year end rally.
4. U.S. domestic economic news continues to improve with drops in unemployment and Monday's report that the home builder's confidence index hit the highest levels seen in a year and a half with its third straight monthly increase.
5. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.80% stubbornly clings to its 50-day moving average and the 50-day average is turning up and heading towards crossing the 200-day which is widely known as "The Golden Cross."
6. Seasonality points to the probability of a rally as the next two weeks are traditionally one of the strongest periods of the year on a historical basis.
7. With low volume holiday trading and performance pressure at work, major hedge funds and institutions could make a push for a strong year end close.
For investors in exchange traded funds, one of the most promising year end plays could be the iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund IWM, +0.52% that tracks the small capitalization sector of the U.S. stock market. The Russell 2000 tracks 2,000 small companies in the United States and with more than $12 billion in assets, iShares Russell 2000 offers a liquid, high-volume vehicle to participate in this market.
The ETF is tracking above its 50-day moving average and that the 50-day line has turned up in recent days after November's decline. Small caps typically lead rallies and one could expect similar action if a year end rally takes hold.
So as we count down to the close of a difficult and volatile year, the last trading days could put a happy face on 2011 and offer investors some holiday cheer.


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If you have any questions regarding your community use booking(s), please complete the paper permit form and send in to the Community Use of Schools email at email@example.com.
Community Use of School services will be provided during the morning hours, 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. on regular work days, Monday to Friday. Due to service in the mornings only, please plan for possible delays. We ask that permits be submitted with a minimum of two weeks notice, and strive to accommodate all requests in a timely manner.
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Based on Ministry of Education guidelines and according to Policy 6.05 Facility Partnerships, the Rainy River District School Board supports the Ministry of Education's Facility Partnership initiative. This initiative encourages school boards to work with community partners to share facilities. For more information, visit the RRDSB Facility Partnerships web page.
All applicants must provide proof of appropriate insurance. If the applicant does not have insurance, it is possible to purchase insurance through the RRDSB. Contact the Community Outreach Officer for further details and insurance rates.
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Ontario's schools are community hubs where all people can stay active, gather to learn and participate in activities of community based organizations. The government has provided a grant to make school facilities, indoor and outdoor, more affordable for use outside of school hours.
Community users are required by the Rainy River District School Board to carry insurance coverage during their use of the facilities. Applicants can purchase insurance through the Board by contacting the Community Outreach Officer.
Policy 6.10 Community Use of School Facilities and Grounds was reviewed and approved at the January 10, 2017 meeting of the Rainy River District School Board. Please review the Policy as it includes the Schedule of Fees, and list of classifications for user groups that may be subsidized. Not-For-Profit user groups may also submit a fee waiver application for review and potential approval.
For information regarding Accessibility concerns or questions please contact Heather Latter, Community Outreach Officer.
Effective October 1, 2015, there is an approved permit for use of Atikokan High School's fitness room by an adult group. Click here for a copy of the September 30, 2015 information package.
The Ministry of Education has a Priority School Initiative under the Community Use of Schools Program. This initiative will allow Not-for-profit organizations to utilize facilities at Atikokan High School free of charge. Click here to view the promotional flyer.
Atikokan High School has a unique layout and high capacity to support health and wellness within a clean and friendly community school setting. Rooms available for use include two gymnasiums, a fitness room and hallways that form a "lap" style.


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Today's Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26
Jesus, are You serious? Who hasn't called someone a "fool" before? Who hasn't gotten angry with another person? Taking the law to the heart of the matter is tough business. Jesus wants a complete transformation of love. When we love our brothers and sisters in Christ, it's got to be more than just going through the outward motions.
I've heard it said that we can't be culpable for our emotions or how we "feel." These are things that we can't control. People are going to frustrate us and make us mad. It's that next step that is crucial, that Jesus is asking us to take. And that step is love.
It's ok if someone cuts us off in traffic. We may have a gut reaction to yell and get mad at the person in the car in front of us. What Jesus is asking us to do is simply to love and show mercy. Perhaps the person was in a hurry. Perhaps the person made a mistake. Or even perhaps the person just is a terrible driver. The reason isn't what's important. What's important is that you show love (and forgiveness) to that person. Don't let that first emotional response turn to anger or another sin, like yelling "You idiot!" out the window.
Is this tough to do? Yes, but with prayer and time spent meditating on God's love for us, the task becomes easier.
Is there an angry trigger in your life in need of mindful prayer to get it under control?
Dear Jesus, help us to remember Your love for us so that we can more easily love others, even when they make us angry.
Copyright 2017 Tami Kiser


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BARBARA NESSIM IS AN ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR IN NYC. She has had a long and successful career as an artist and is still making art. She has been an instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York, where she taught in the MFA Computer Arts Program, and at Parsons New School for Design as a Professor in the Illustration Department. Barbara also served as the Chairperson of Illustration at Parsons from 1992-2004. Barbara was recently appointed the first Artist's Laureate by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA.
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