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The cave of the blue dragon is ominous. Only the fearless dare to enter. It is here that the forest of patterns is clearly revealed. It is here that the one ripe pearl is hidden. "What in the natural fugg?", you may be asking. What can this possibly have to do with entrepreneurship? Much less,… [More…]
Knowledge is Cool, but Action is Power
Let's not fool ourselves: physical fitness is serious business; it's not to be relegated to the "nice to have, but not essential" bin. Pride may goeth before the fall, but one's degree of physical fitness is the true "canary in the coal mine" of life.
An Odd S&C Analogy, if You Will…
"Everyone has talent. What's rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads." – Erica Jong Danger: insight into the workings of a dangerous mind follow. A recent conversation with Jim Keen, of our ARX sales force, led me to the following analogy of athletic power generation. In essence we… [More…]
Paleo f(x)! — and, Too Strong for Your Own Good?
"You cannot find peace by avoiding life." – Virginia Woolf Not much in the way of posting the past couple of weeks. That I've been a little busy might be a slight understatement… 😉 So, did you attend Paleo f(x) this year? If you did, you know it was an absolutely awesome event. If you… [More…]
ARXFit Technology, and the French Contrast Method
"There is always an easy solution to every human problem — neat, plausible, and wrong." – H.L. Mencken Yet another application of the multi-versatile ARXFit technology that I employ at Efficient Exercise is to use it as the go-to, heavy force production movement when utilizing the Complex, Contrast, and (my favorite) the French Contrast methods. Wait…… [More…]
Sore Quads, Swole Necks, and Sport Specificity
"Chaos is what we've lost touch with. This is why it is given a bad name. It is feared by the dominant archetype of our world, which is Ego, which clenches because its existence is defined in terms of control." ― Terence McKenna Being fully immersed in a particular subject — in my case, S&C and… [More…]
Freelance Training or Prescribed, "Command and Control"?
"It's tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme that's right on time it's tricky…it's tricky (tricky) tricky (tricky)" – Run DMC No disrespect, fellas — but if y'all think rockin' a rhyme that's right on time is tricky (tricky) tricky (tricky), try integrating a good and sensible workout program into a hectic,… [More…]
Chains, Bands, and the ARXFit
"Revolutions are not made by men in spectacles" Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. You'll see the term ARX or ARXFit kicked around here a bit, and listed quite often in my posted workouts. As such, I've had quite a few readers ask me to give a more detailed explanation of how this equipment works, and why I… [More…]
Work Capacity
"Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change." – Stephen Hawking Why am I not a big fan of lock-step, western-style progressive overload training as a base training concept? Because in my experience, this method — more times than not — will lead to over training (or, at the very least, over reaching) and stagnation…. [More…]
More on the Thorny Issue of "Strong Enough"
Patrick Ward, who maintains what is, in my opinion, one of the better training-related blogs on the net (Check out Patrick's work, here), wrote this piece recently, which I thought was a fantastic compare-and-contrast/food-for-thought companion to my own recent Of "Failure", "Intensity", "Inroad" and "Frequency" post, and, too, to an older piece that I wrote, What,… [More…]


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Celebs have often turned traditional. When it comes to fashion, they mostly apply the clean shaven look so to show their prominence we guess. But there are some Bollywood men, who whenever used to sport bearded and rusty look, they look apparently gorgeous. We have a list of some of the best Bollywood bearded men. While some of them may look you worse according to your choice, however public has voted for the Best Bearded Bollywood Actors in a recent poll.
Check out the list of Bollywood's 10 Best Bearded Men.
1: It's none other than the King of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan! Whose rusty look always attracts his huge fan followers across the globe. The 48-year-old has frequently seen in a rough look.
2: The Dabangg Khan of the film industry – Salman Khan! Who mostly sport the clean-shaven look, but when he rarely uses beard, it's a catchy and new look for Salman Khan.
3: Hrithik Roshan, who sported rusty look in his several films, has been in the attention of beard-lovers. The actor used beard in Agneepath and Guzaarish.
4: The Barfi! actor mostly use French-like styles in his beard, however he has been snapped several times while he was in a rusty look.
5: The Mr. Perfectionist – Aamir Khan always looks handsome whatever and whenever he wears something. The Dhoom 3 star has been in the list of Hottest Bearded Men of Bollywood.
6: The 37-year-old, Abhishek Bachchan frequently has seen sporting a rough look. The actor looks gorgeous in bearded look. The son of Big B never used a heavy beard.
7: The Chotay Nawab – Saif Ali Khan apparently loves beard. He has been clicked many times in a rusty look with not so heavy beard. He sported beard in many films including Bullett Raja, Race series and Eklavya: The Royal Guard.
8: The hottest male of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi has mostly sported French beard style, however sometime he use to expand his facial hair that makes his look more impressive.
9: Ranveer Singh is the only actor who has been in a bearded appearance since a long time. It seems like the actor, who will next be seen in Gunday, loves to be in a rugged look as he always sports long hair and beard.
10: The Madras Café actor, John Abraham is one of the sexiest men of Bollywood. The actor, producer and former model barely used beard.


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After its academic reputation, the good results of sports teams and alumni have the biggest influence on the brand appeal of main universities. Promotes the benefits of sport to all Manitobans and communicates the sport contributions and achievements of Manitobans. I do not want this to be about me though, she really loves the sport and I feel that she would regret it later if she did quit. Finally we came upon an open meadow with a good view of the mountains and a flat spot for the trailer. Adventure seekers can also discover a new sport on their subsequent outing, such as paragliding, jet skiing, white-water rafting, or dolphin riding, to name a handful of.
If they fail at the 4th try the other group get's possession of the ball at the spot where the ball final down. You can buy all sorts of bait at Leaders and Sinkers Bait Shop at Egan's Creek, which is located close to Fort Clinch. And while Seifert acknowledges that they have yet to genuinely tap into the industry for middle school children, she emphasizes that not all middle schoolers have the selection to play a sport they love once they hit schools with JV and Varsity teams so she encourages them to keep engaged and give i9 a try.
Preserve in thoughts, nevertheless, that now it really is time to use your kiteboarding spot assessment expertise: you can be tempted by the flat water and eager to kitesurf in the fresh water lagoon behind the bridge or in the river underneath it, but these waters are full of crocodiles, and nearby fishermen warn that it's a huge danger to put your foot in there. There was also no shop promoting the latest designer put on for females or guys or young children, when men and women were willing to pay a lot of money for it. As a outcome, Sport Spot since a million dollar company creating an estimated $1,345,729 annually.
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Ask and you will receive... Maybe. Eventually. In an election campaign getting a straight answer can be like pulling teeth
It's seldom the first time you ask the question that's telling. Sometimes it takes until the 4th or 5th ask before you see the truth peep its head out from behind the spin. There were three good examples of that on The Nation this morning.
First, Bill English was asked for one new idea to boost the economy. The first time he answered that "we actually think we're going in the right direction". The second time he said how well exporters were doing against some "head winds". The third time, Lisa said "I'm going to give you one last chance, Mr English. Have you got a new idea to boost our economy?"
English replied:
"We want to keep going in the direction we're going cos it's the right direction. We disagree with the Opposition who believe that New Zealanders have got it all wrong in the last four or five years. We think they've got it right."
Which is National's campaign strategy in a nutshell. Don't change boats. Don't rock that boat. Keep on rowing in the same direction. But really, after six years in office and with exports falling and growth having "peaked", a Finance Minister should be able to express one new idea that responds to the needs of the times. And it's backwards looking (like those rowers), not pushing forward with a new vision for a new term.
It plays into the view, expressed by many in business as well as the government's more obvious critics, that National has run out of ideas.
Second, Lisa Owen asked English if he'd be OK if one of his staff went into someone else's website and took person credit card details. English tried to bat it away as a hypothetical, but even when Owen replaced the someone with "Jason Ede", English wouldn't answer the question directly. He said there are bigger issues, that he couldn't add anything to the "extensive commentary" thus far, that this had been endlessly discussed. But what he never said, after nine attempts, was that going into someone else's computer and dowloading private information was wrong.
People are wary of this story, but at any other time in our history that would be remarkable. That the Deputy Prime Minister would not say such behaviour was unethical.
What English did say, interestingly, was that "I wouldn't ask a staff member to do it". So there's a hint there that it's improper behaviour, but not clear denunciation.As I say, remarkable.
Third, Paddy Gower asked Hone Harawira if he supported the decriminalisation of cannabis. He began his answer by saying:
"I'm really comfortable with the way in which the Internet Party has developed their policies..."
Gower asked him five times before getting "I don't, personally". You'd have thought it a very simple question given in the past Harawira has said:
"If there is one law I could pass, it would be line up the guys who are making the most money out of this legal drug stuff, put them on TV and then publicly execute them, and then introduce a law to say the next bastard that does it is going to get the same treatment"
But the problem is that as leader of Mana (which is supposedly "still working through all of those issues") he's been opposed to cannabis use and yet the Internet Party and the merged Internet-Mana party has the policy to "immediately decriminalise personal use". So he's rather awkwardly at odds with his own party. Or the parties are at odds.
They agree on the use of cannabis for medical purposes and a review of cannabis laws, to move the use of the drug from a criminal to a health issue. But where Harawira couldn't or wouldn't give a straight answer was that he wants to punish those selling drugs, while Internet-Mana want to "develop a model of regulating the legal production and distribution of cannabis for personal use to enable the taxation of cannabis and the monitoring of its supply".
Frankly, you'd hope for better, more direct answers to all those questions. But then this is two weeks from an election and people are tip-toeing around sensitive areas. Which is why journalists ask the questions more than once.
So remember the next time you think a host is being too pedantic or rude that there's a reason; the most telling reply often comes on the third, fifth or even ninth ask.


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If you know us, you know we love frenchies, aka French Bulldogs, aka the cutest creatures on earth. Our family has two frenchies, our little prince, Pierre, and our little diva, Eloise. We found the perfect opportunity to express our obsession with our pups through fashion via our individually customized velvet Del Toro flats. We've been crushing on the brand Del Toro for a while now, especially because of their shoes. When we found out we could order customized shoes with our beloved pups on them, we had to do it...couldn't help ourselves. We love showing off our pups any chance we can and we are also very into the trend of customizing, it was a no brainer. Sophie sports Pierre in black flats while Charlotte sports Eloise in red flats. Check out the different looks we chose to wear with our semi #twinnng Del Toro shoes while posin' on a rooftop...
I am beyond obsessed with our frenchies and almost just as obsessed with my Del Toro shoes customized with Pierre's cute little face on them. My flats are black velvet which contrasts really well with Pierre's lighter colored face, making him really pop out. I love these shoes so much and wish that Charlotte and I were the same size foot so that we could swap! These shoes are not only adorable, but they are also super comfortable, I can wear them for hours with zero blisters to be found. I went for a casual look in my Pierre Del Toro shoes, wearing a fun color block bright red Rag & Bone 'Jana' pullover sweater with white sleeves and stripes by the wrist. This red color ended up meshing really well with Char's look - the looks connected via the red color of my sweater and the red velvet on Charlotte's shoes. Finally, I wore my (also) Rag & Bone crop distressed jeans with frayed & flared bottoms, adding some literal flare (haha) to my outfit. Cropped and/or flared jeans are super in right now and I love how my Del Toro outfit came together so easily, with only three simple pieces that were able to create an adorable look!
// Del Toro Customized Dog Velvet Loafer (featuring Pierre)
// Rag & Bone 'Jana' Red Pullover Sweater
Since we have two adorable French Bulldogs, Pierre and Eloise, we wanted to rock these amazingly cute shoes by Del Toro and share them with all of you. I love Del Toro shoes, for not only are they comfortable and very wearable, but they add a little flair to any outfit and allow you to customize and personalize your look. Del Toro shoes are extremely well made and extremely cute for any season. We are obsessed with our irresistible Frenchie Del Toro shoes, and I just love the red color of mine. The Frenchie images really stand out against the pop of cherry red! For my look I paired the cute Del Toro flats with a pair of grey The Great Skinny Skinny jeans and my "oh so comfortable I want to wear it every day" Enza Costa ribbed sleeveless turtleneck sweater. This turtleneck is an awesome wheat color, which goes with everything, and is the perfect weight for transitional weather. I finished off my look with my Functional faux fur leopard coat which is sadly no longer available but I have linked a very cute leopard trench which is perfect for the weather right now. The trench I linked adds warmth on a chilly spring day (like we have been having) without being too heavy and burdensome! My outfit is cute and simple allowing the Del Toro shoes to be the pop of color and excitement!!
// Del Toro Customized Dog Velvet Loafer (featuring Eloise)
// The Great Skinny Skinny Jeans
// Enza Costa Ribbed Sleeveless Turtleneck Sweater
// Functional Faux Fur Leopard Jacket// featured jacket is no longer available // similar Norma Kamali Mens Bonded Trench Coat linked
Got a puppy that you love and you want the whole world to know it?!? Then get your hands on a pair of your own customized doggy Del Toro shoes just like ours to show your puppy love!! We have a major crush on this brand and love how they portrayed our pups on our shoes. We're lucky that frenchies happen to be super trendy right now, hehe ;) If only they knew. Be sure to check out below & our Shop page to shop our featured looks and to see some other Del Toro shoes that we are also obsessed with! Also, be sure to check out below for a cute & silly pic of our pups, Pierre & Eloise <3


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Week 10 Of The Transformation Exercise Program
Whether or not you are on the go or trying to swap up your regular fitness routine, YouTube is a wonderful resource with a lot to supply. Exercise is very important, however rest and restoration time are also essential to any program. So it's 5×5 beginning with a set at about 60% of your ultimate weight, then another set at about 80%, after which your three sets of 5 with your last weight. Even after you could have been weight lifting for some time, you will notice that these five exercises outlined here will still be the ones you need to be doing.
To get the best ends in a 4 week program, we will have a look at weight coaching within the eight-12 rep range and in addition on a primary, simple to follow weight loss program Since most individuals on a new plan get overwhelmed and give up as a result of there's an excessive amount of to do, we can't talk about the weight loss plan plan until the 2nd week of the workout so that you just're comfy in your new workout plan.
This is the place you ramp up your first two or three units after which do your closing two or three sets with the same weight. Additionally it is vital to keep in mind that any health program should be embarked upon solely after proper medical consultation and evaluation. Position your self up onto a bench, chair or step so long as it is steady and secured to take your physique weight.
You may be taught the exercises shortly and increase your strength quickly, or your new exercise routine may be a bit intimidating and uncomfortable at first. If you're very overweight and have been dwelling a sedentary life-style, talk to your doctor before beginning an train regimen. I've found that using variations of the deadlift that power you too use a lot lower weight treat my again nice.
It is best to always do a few heat-up units before you do your sets together with your high (working) weight, however the approach of accelerating the load each set up to one top weight set is usually utilized by extra superior trainees. I'll follow this routine days 1, three, 5, and, in time, I will increase the units/reps quantity. For people who are already exercising regularly, this program can be used as a complement when you do not have time to make it to the gym and need a fast routine you can do from home or on the highway whereas traveling.
Do not feel like you're taking the straightforward way out…at 400 lbs that's a tremendous exercise. An inexpensive objective is to work up to 30 minutes of reasonable-intensity exercise on most or all days of the week, as really useful by the American School of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Assume plank place on elbows stroll elbows out so far as attainable and back for the period.
Sounds an excellent HII routine; however I'd not do it 5 – 6 times per week if you want to maintain your muscle mass. Oh, and the good news when you do sign up is that when you pay the month-to-month price (which is lower than a Weight Watchers monthly price, btw), you may go to any class anytime. Relaxation 30 seconds before moving to the next set, and rest again for 30 seconds before the subsequent train.


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A Post for Melancholy Social Media Mavens (#31writenow, #nablopomo)
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Another post that was written months ago– a few days before my Birthday. Once again, it was a little too real…enjoy. 🙂
I'm writing this the night before my vacation. I'm going to a beautiful island. I'm staying at a nice resort. I'll be spending my birthday with my brother and sister-in-law. I'm predicting a spa day and a black girl tan. These are all very good things. When I was 10, I would never have thought that I'd be vacationing with my brother and his wife. My brother and I went years without any real relationship.
It's amazing what time and maturity can do.
So I'm excited, but I'm also a little sad.
In the age of Facebook and Instagram or Twitter and 4square, there's a tendency to lead with the most appealing face. There's a tendency to only meet the world with smiles. There's temptation to construct an identity with an air of "I'm so cool." Today, I'm choosing to keep it real.
I'll resist the urge to Instagram pictures in a pink bikini. I'm actively resisting the urge to drown out my less flattering feelings with an obscene barrage hashtags, smiley faces, and rap lyrics (#teambirthday #teamtravel #teamimonvacation) I resist the urge to use my outward location as symbol or statement of some deeper inner state.
Because the truth is, it's not.
So yes. I'm excited to be spending my birthday on an island. Three months ago I said "all I wanna do is spend my birthday on a beach," and with very little planning and the wave of my magic wand…I will do exactly as I planned (weather permitting). Trust me, I appreciate my blessings. So today, I'm grateful and happy, but I'd be lying if I didn't say I'm also nostalgic, disillusioned and even a little sad. And writing this makes me feel a little silly.
It's amazing what a difference a year makes.
My point? We're allowed to feel everything inside of us. I'm not saying we should wallow, nor am I saying we should splatter all our sadness on social media (no one wants to read all that). But We're allowed to be conflicted and complex. We're allowed to have peaks and valleys. Feeling a little sad doesn't make us ungrateful, and feeling grateful doesn't mean we can't feel sad. There's more to any of us than meets the eye (or blog or tweet). There's magnificence in the complexities, nuances of what we feel.
So today, as I prepare for the birthday gifts the universe has granted me, I give myself another gift: I humbly accept myself just as I am. I give myself room to feel everything I'm feeling — and give those emotions space to breathe.
If you're feeling something a little bit uncomfortable, don't resist it. Make peace. It'll pass. I promise. It'll be carried out to sea and wash up on a distant shore.
Hopefully a different one from where I plan to get my birthday tan.


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There is an ongoing discussion on whether Germany is underinvesting and whether it could do more to increase its growth through investment. An analysis of recent trends produced by Roubini (subscription only; referenced today in Bloomberg) shows that German investment is low when measured against its current ability to invest, and is unlikely to significantly increase in coming years, capping output growth. German structural and policy justifications are not irrational, although they are short-sighted; and current trends represent a missed opportunity to stimulate the economy, while limiting growth potential possible positive spillovers to the rest of the Eurozone.
Although households have historically been net saver, in the past three years the government has become a net saver as well. The government is giving priority to fiscal consolidation; reducing debt levels permanently and faster than required by the European rules. They are worried about long-term demographic trends and the expected age-related spending as the population is projected to decrease and age. On the private sector side, reforms to the pension scheme and energy sector limit the cost-effectiveness of investment. Once firms decide to establish in other countries, Germany loses these opportunities to expand its industry. In addition, households and corporations continue to deleverage and credit remains relatively anemic.
Present conditions could lead to a scenario in which Germany overheats at a very low growth rate. Persistent low growth (and the corresponding low potential output) would make it harder to finance the expected demographic trends. Moreover, current conditions present a missed opportunity for an infrastructure push that impacts potential output growth and helps to correct macroeconomic imbalances. Eventually, it will limit EZ growth, and the ability of Germany to remain the engine of growth and the leader that facilitates the EZ's move to a transfer union.


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Q: What are the various types of
Ans: Beverages can be classified as:
a) Water, b) refreshing drinks—colas, lemonades, c) stimulants—coffee, tea, d) nourishing drinks---malted beverages (Horlicks, Bournvita) milkshakes, fruit juices.
Q: The meaning of a restaurant?
Ans: A restaurant is a commercial establishment committed to the sale of food and beverage. It may be a licensed part of a hotel operation whereby the sales of the restaurant contribute to the sales performance of the hotel as a whole. Restaurants may also be independent business entities under individual ownership and management. The different types of restaurants comprise: coffee shop, continental restaurant, specialty restaurant, grill room, dining room, snack bar/café/milk bar, discotheque, night club.
Q: Definition of alcohol?
Ans: Alcohol is an odourless liquid obtained through the fermentation of a sugar containing liquid. There are amny members of the alcohol family, but ethyl alcohol is the principal alcohol to be found in all alcohol beverages.
Q: What is wine?
Ans: Wine is an alcoholic beverage obtained from fermentation of the juice of freshly gathered grapes. Fermentation is conducted in the district of origin according to local customs and traditions.
Q: Whisky versus scotch whisky?
Ans: Whisky is a spirit obtained by the distillation of a fermented mash of grain ---be it barley, maize or rice, or all together and is aged in wood. There are over 200 brands of whiskies and they vary in taste from distiller to distiller. There is no similarity in taste between Scotch, Irish, Canadian or the two American whiskies—rye and bourbon. Scotch whisky is a distinctive product of Scotland where it is believed that the first whisky was made in the Highlands in the sixteenth century. Various complex methods go into the making of fine Scotch.
Q: Is beer an alcoholic beverage?
Ans: Beer is a potable alcoholic beverage fermented from cereals and malt, flavored with hops. The alcoholic content is between 3 % to 5% and is known to be a very refreshing drink, especially in the summers. The raw materials used in the making of beer comprise: barley, hops, sugar and brewers' yeast.


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I just read this last night and was going to post it. I was thinking this could generate a lively discussion about what we have always considered African American food or Soul Food. I would like to have a copy of this cook book. What do you all think after reading the article?
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Lord where injustice rules, where oppressors are too powerful to be opposed, where governments favour the wealthy and devalue thepoor, we long for regime change.
Where the hungry are kept hungry, where prisoners are denied a fair trial, when peaceful demonstrations are answered with violence, we longfor regime change.
In our lives, when forces beyond our control inflict pain upon us, steal our hope, and assassinate us with criticisms; when we do all these things to others because we have not acknowledged you as Lord; in our lives, we long for regime change.
In our church, when we are preoccupied with petty concerns,governed by trivia and distracted by that which is not you, we long for regimechange. We long for your kingdomto come.


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On the Saturday 15th of December 2018, the Grande Ecole Programme and Bachelor graduation ceremony will be a highly solemn and emotional moment at the Zenith of Montpellier. A touching time not only for the graduates but also for their families and friends, as well as for their teachers who have accompanied them throughout their studies to this final stage of their academic path.
Last year, more than 3800 people gathered to celebrate the graduation of the 2017 students. This ceremony gave the opportunity to the Grande Ecole Programme and Bachelor graduates to receive their diplomas, symbol of the end of their student life and the beginning of their professional career. At the end of the ceremony, it was with great proud that graduates have thrown their graduation caps in the air!
As in each year, MBS will offer to those who would unfortunately not be able to attend the event at the Zenith of Montpellier to follow the ceremony live and on video on our social networks – in French and English.


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During the week of February 9 through February 15 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office responded to 1,505 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who … Continue reading
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TWO VOLUNTEER MONTGOMERY CO. EMS PERSONNEL INJURED WHEN STRUCK AT CRASH SCENE (ROCKVILLE, MD) – Two volunteer Montgomery County emergency medical services personnel were injured early today when they were struck by a vehicle while assisting injured persons at a … Continue reading
ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY: The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted bank robbery that occurred at the SunTrust Bank at 3070 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf. On Feb. 13 at 11:37 a.m., the suspect entered the bank, approached a teller … Continue reading
OCTOPUS NAMED AT THE CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM It's Simply Extraordinary The Calvert Marine Museum is pleased to announce that the octopus picked her own name after a month long contest that built excitement and fun! The contest began in … Continue reading
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Charles County, MD …. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Cleaveland, a 30-year-veteran of the Charles County Sheriff's Office, will retire on Saturday, January 31. Known for his leadership, incredible knowledge of Agency policies, and compassion for victims of crime, Lt. Colonel Cleaveland … Continue reading
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Australia's Seven Network will use AI and ML technology from Jeff Bezos' Amazon Web Services to launch what it claims will be the country's first contextual ad placement facility.
It was a throwaway line Expressen TV editor-in-chief Thomas Mattsson tells me he thought of at the last moment, but it resonated: "Text will be the new print," he said.
Check Kahwa Coffee online and you'll see live entertainment in its offering. But it's a live video service that has been attracting attention from the newsmedia industry.
Millions of Australians are catching a Quicky on the way to work, the intimate smart podcast helping make Mamamia the country's largest female-focussed independent website.
Seven West Media's Jeremy Brown is among speakers at Brightcove's Play19 event in Boston in May.
As news gets more competitive for publishers and broadcasters, Australia's Network 10 has unveiled a new news set with a nine by 2.4 metre screen, believed to be the country's largest.
In case you missed it, this is the opening video from last week's WAN-Ifra Digital Media Asia event.
As the football World Cup progresses, fans and tecchies alike have been able to savour mind-blowing visual effects and the imaginative use global broadcasters have made of them.
The eccentricities of billionaire media moguls are something the industry needs to get used to, but it's taking time to come to terms with Jack Ma's performance aspirations.
An audience delivered via YouTube now supports the blue water dreams of a few with the imagination to exploit it.
With the rapid advances in technology, people can tune into their favourite OTT platforms anytime and anywhere, but how do you meet demand for such content.
More than three decades since it was founded, and almost that since the birth of its best-known child, Adobe continues to amaze.
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COMMUNITY groups across Teesside are today asking supporters to make a final fundraising push.
More than 325 groups registered for this year's £50,000 Wish campaign - and thousands of readers have been collecting tokens for their favourite cause over the last three months.
The final set of tokens will be printed in tomorrow's Gazette - and it is a bonus day, so there is even more opportunity to make a difference.
Among the groups asking for support is the Hope Animal Sanctuary, near Loftus, which plans to use its money to build a shelter for the large number of hedgehogs it takes in.
Last year the organisation raised £1,265 and anyone wanting to support it this time around should send tokens to 1 Whitecliffe Cottage, Saltburn, TS13 4AN.
Also involved is St John Day Care, in Eston, which is run by St John Ambulance and offers friendship and social activities to around 50 elderly members. It wants to raise funds for a new bus so users can get out more.
Manager Ingrid Hodgson, who has been in the position of manager for the last six months, said: "We have one bus but we could do with two. It will cost quite a lot but we do a lot of fundraising and every little helps."
The group received £126 from Wish three years ago; to support them this time send tokens to St John Day Care send tokens to Jubilee Court, Jubilee Road, Eston TS6 9QQ.
Marske-based Save Our Strays used the £1,544 it raised last year for kennelling, vet bills, neutering and vaccinations. "We are a small group of volunteers who are committed to rescuing abandoned dogs and caring for them until new homes are found," said secretary Gloria Spencer as she appealed for readers to back the group again this year.
Send tokens to 20 Rossendale Close, Marske-by-the-Sea, TS11 6DT.
Gymworld Gymnastics Club will use its share towards the various leotards needed to perform their acrobatic routines and a new vaulting system. The club caters for all abilities, from special needs and regional training squads through to international gymnastics.
Back it at Gymworld Gymnastics Club, Middlesbrough College, Dock Street, Middlesbrough TS2 1AD.
Also providing gymnastics training for people of all ages is not-for-profit community sport project Go Sport, which offers a low-cost service at Conyers School. It spent last year's cash on equipment and organisers have asked anyone wanting to back the group this year to send tokens to Go Sport office, Conyers School, Green Lane, Yarm TS15 9ET.
Last year, Primrose Hill Football Club put its £238 towards a trip to Wembley and Buckingham Palace for its members.
This time around, the club - which uses football to educate young people in disadvantaged areas - aims to use its share for a once-in-a-lifetime trip abroad.
Send tokens c/o The Maple Care Home, Dover Road, Stockton, TS19 0JS.
Bankfields Primary School collected £239 towards a community arts week last year. It will do the same this year. Send tokens to the school at Mansfield Road, Eston TS6 0RZ.


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When Should I Take My Child to the Dentist?
First Visit
Dental health for your child is a big concern for many parents. You understand the need for proactive care, but are not sure when is the right time. There are a couple of standards to remember: the first visit should be by the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth's appearance. Keep in mind that you can begin imparting good dental habits even earlier, by mimicking the brushing of teeth, and actually brushing of the teeth as soon as they appear. If your child's teeth appear and they look unhealthy in any way, be sure to make an appointment sooner rather than later. It is never too early to be proactive about your child's dental health.
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The teaching of basic brushing techniques should begin as early as possible. Use a small dollop of toothpaste up to the age of six, and then increase the amount. One of the most important points to get across is that it should not be rushed. Show through demonstration and with your own habits that everyone should brush their teeth for at least two minutes at a time. How can you do this? Find a 2 minute song that your child loves, and make it the "Teeth Time" song.
Be thorough. Brush every tooth, every time. Pay attention to each tooth. Make sure you don't forget the gums, tongue and roof! Every part of the mouth deserves some brushing. For the teeth, brush the base and sides, and across the top or bottom, hitting every crevice.
When to Start Flossing
While one tooth does not require floss, be sure to begin flossing as soon as it is necessary. When is this? Pay attention and notice when teeth are close enough together that the toothbrush cannot thoroughly clean in between each one. Once that happens, gather plenty of floss, and begin to gently move it in between the teeth that the bristles of your toothbrush do not reach.
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A dental practice that has a focus in Family Dentistry, like Dr. Louis K. Cheung, DDS, is ideal for teaching your children the best dental habits. Starting at a young age is key. If you are not sure how to teach your child these skills, do not worry. Make an appointment today, and Dr. Cheung will gladly help you both navigate the waters of great dental habits!More


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Kentucky's 2012 tobacco crop, very much in doubt only a month ago, suddenly has burley farmers smiling again, thanks to recent rains.
Weeks of drought left many tobacco fields in bad shape by late August, the plants small and the leaves lacking weight. But several days of rain earlier this month provided a timely boost for tobacco still in the field, and fostered curing of leaf in the barn, said Roger Quarles, president of the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association.
"It looks really good at the moment, about as good as anybody could hope," Quarles said. About 20 percent of the crop has yet to be housed, "but I can't imagine that anybody is complaining right now," he said.


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The interior is spacious and modern with vast windows that frame post-card views of the Aegean. The design offers a contemporary interpretation on traditional island living, sensitive to its surroundings and yet surprisingly fresh and stylish. Natural materials such as wood and stone blend beautifully with modern furnishings, and the uniform white palette is interrupted by playful splashes of colour. The bedrooms are scaled for intimacy -cosy havens designed to offer ultimate relaxation and perfectly attuned to the awe-inspiring views.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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And the after! (Apologies for the slightly blurry BB picture!)
I discarded and donated a handful of items while I went through to swap out the hangers, but otherwise, this is literally the same bunch of clothes, just with tons more space! Now what should I do with that extra space ... purchase more clothes? ;) Or perhaps create even more storage using a hanging basket organizer?
This assortment of hangers at TJ Maxx is very similar to the Costco set I received, and these are totally affordable at only $10 for a group of 10! They have all sorts of colors and styles, so no matter your personal tastes (or those of your S.O.), you are bound to find ones that work for you.
How else do you keep your clothes and closet organized?
8 comments:
- Sandy said...
Bed Bath and Beyond's "Real Simple" collection (from Real Simple magazine) includes sets for 50 slimline hangers for $29.99! Paired with their common 20% off coupons I'm planning to update my whole closet soon for less than $90 :)
- January 4, 2012 at 12:52 PM
- Britt said...
I have heard about these amazing hangers! I need to invest in them. I love Sandy's comment from above. So affordable!
- January 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM
- Katherine Malone said...
Sandy - what a great tip! Thank you so much for passing that option along. Those would be a great gift for ourselves, but how about also for someone who is moving - great housewarming idea. Thanks!
And thanks Britt too - you totally should invest!
- January 5, 2012 at 12:58 PM
- Chelsea said...
I got mine on sale from HSN - cant imagine going back to plastic hangers!
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Chelsea - they def are life changing! Glad you found some well-priced ones, too. There seem to be a lot out there to pick from, but they all the do the same great job.
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Registrar General Says You Can Register Your Business Online But Don't Try It Yet.
Registering your company in Ghana is a hustle and a time-wasting experience which can have you frustrated and leave you to resort to using connection guys to help. These guys too aren't cheap. So you can imagine how refreshing the news felt when I heard you can now register your business entity online now. Registrar General is getting techy. I was excited to see I could check if my business name was available through the Name Search function and reserve the Name as well. But before you get all excited, here's why I think you should hold off on doing so for now.
I went to the website https://egovonline.gegov.gov.gh/RGDPortalWeb/portal/RGDHome/eghana.portal?_nfpb=true&_st=&_pageLabel=home#wlp_home which I found out was built by a foreign company http://www.crimsonlogic.com/index.html ( what happened to local content? Or there aren't experienced Ghanaian software engineers to build it?)
You have to create an RGD portal account which offers limited services according to the online guide.
Here at least, I knew I could reserve my business name. but what about the submission of forms and online payment for the process which the video tutorial depicted?
I already had a TIN which I decided to use to create a Portal account. But I kept getting an error message with acronyms I didn't understand.
So did that mean I couldn't proceed? I decided to use the contact us page
Clicking submit didn't work. There was no phone number or email address. I tried the link for Online chat. Link didn't work as server was unavailable.
I decided to use the Quick Access link to see if I could access the Entity Registeration. This led to another form to complete.
When you get to the ID field, the options aren't many and I was particularly surprised that there was no field for Passport but for National ID Authority.
No that's not for passport either. Who even has a National ID card? I ended up using my Driving License number.
Entering my Middle Name didn't work either.
I tried closing the space between Naa and Oyoo to resolve this error and the error message kept popping up. I deleted my middle name altogether and it worked! Imagine! So I have an account without my middle name showing.
So what could I do with the Quick Access account?
I wasn't seeing any option for the Entity Registration so I clicked on common services.
I got sent back to the homepage where it seemed I had to log in again.
I admire the efforts of Registrar General to automate its services. But really, this must be done right and must work! I have no clue how much has been spent on this portal but whoever is behind this project needs to work harder at this. The language also must be more friendly for non-techy individuals. Hopefully there will be media tutorials on this when things are actually working. Sighs!
Have you used the site already? Anything you can share on your experience with it? Any tips?


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Grand River Health's Patient Financial Services department guarantees all patients will be treated fairly regardless of their ability to pay. Patient Account Representatives can answer questions about your hospital and/or clinic bill(s). They can also help you understand financial policies and billing procedures. Patient Financial Services Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 625-6555 or 625-6556 We offer automatic credit/debit card payment programs, also the convenience of paying your bill online, Commitment to Charity Care, Compromiso a Asistencia de Caridad
There are many choices available when it comes to health care. We appreciate you using Grand River Health services for any of your needs. We pride ourselves on being your local choice for health procedures and visits. We hire talented, experienced and compassionate providers and offer a comfortable facility for you and your family. We understand that the costs of service can seem daunting, but we are here to help you through every step of the way. We have programs that can help you if you are uninsured or underinsured, as well as staff that are here to answer any of your questions. Self-pay and balance-after-insurance accounts may be forwarded to our Extended Business Office, AR Services, if not paid within 30 days of the statement you receive from Grand River Health. They will work on our behalf to arrange interest-free payment plans with all our patients. AR Services also offers a Medical Financing at 12% interest up to 5 years, a great option for those patients whose balances cannot be settled in 6 months to a year. AR Services refers accounts to A-1 Collection Agency if not paid in full within 90 days or if a payment plan has not been complied with. A-1 Collection Agency does report to the credit bureaus and charges interest. We encourage you to work with us, or AR Services, to avoid having your accounts sent to the collection agency. If you get a bill you do not understand or may believe to be incorrect, please contact our PFS Department at 970-625-6555 Discounts and Options for the Uninsured or Underinsured Patients Costs of Common Healthcare Needs. Grand River Health Hospital and Medical Center is in-network for the below listed insurance companies, but we accept all insurances and will gladly bill services appropriatel
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We accept all insurances and will gladly bill services appropriately.
You can conveniently pay your bill online through the above link.
Grand River Health reserves the right to revoke financial assistance if it determines person applying for financial assistance/charity care, has knowingly mis-represented their financial needs, or any other information necessary to determine financial status for purposes of this policy.
Grand River Health reserves the right to extend or deny financial assistance/charity care to persons for other administrative, legal reasons.
However, Grand River Health will not deny or extend financial assistance on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion or national origin. The Chief Financial Officer will exercise final discretion regarding the use of financial assistance/charity care for GRHD patients.
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More than 700,000 Coloradoans are without health insurance and, as a result, growing numbers are facing difficulties in paying for medical care.
Grand River Health offers uninsured patients a 50% discount if services are paid in full at the time of registration. Grand River Health also offers recurring monthly credit card payments to help ease the financial burden. A Patient Financial Services Representative is available to discuss payment options as well as provide CICP applications.
Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)
The Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) provides funding to clinics and hospitals so that medical services can be provided at a discount to Colorado residents that meet the eligibility requirements for the CICP. However, the CICP is not a health insurance program.
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1. Must be a Colorado resident or migrant farm worker and a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant;
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Under the CICP, applicants will not have to pay more than 10% of their income in a 12-month calendar period for medical services from a clinic or hospital participating in the CICP. For example, a family of four with an annual income of $16,500 will have to pay copayments up to $1,650.
Applicants are responsible for keeping all paperwork that shows the copayments that have been paid and must submit written note to the clinic or hospital once the family has reached the 10% copayment maximum.
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3. CICP Provider Directory.pdf
5. Section I _Eligibility_ FY09.pdf
7. SECTION III _Provider Audit_ 09.pdf
8. SECTION IV _Regulations_ 09 revd.pdf
9. SECTION V _Enabling Legislation.pdf
10. Section VI _Client App Affidavit revd.pdf
11. CICP Affidavit Englishdoc -92.pdf
12. CICP Affidavit Spanishdoc -93.pdf
13. SECTION VII _Physician Contract.pdf
14. SECTION VIII CICP Copay ATP Scale.pdf
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OK, I'm back! Lot's of pending posts and this is number 1 of 4 of the amazing things that I've been eating (and drinking) in the past month.
I am lucky enough to have some good friends who have taken it upon themselves to further my wine education. They painstakingly set up a wine pairing lesson disguised as a dinner party.
Four wines: a Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonay, and Sauvignon Blanc. First lesson: detecting scents. In the first picture, scents typical of white wines and in the second, those typical of reds. Lot's of laughs and debates about whether we could detect tobacco and leather in the Cab or whether there were the scents of green pepper and fresh cut grass in the Sauvignon Blanc.
Next lesson: the 5 tastes and how they change the taste of each wine. Sweet – Sugar; Salty -Salt; Sour – Sour Cream; Bitter – Radicchio; and Umami – Dried Seaweed. Finally we get to taste the wine!! A sip of each wine after tasting each of the ingredients determined that sugar pretty much ruins the flavor of all of these wines, as any fruity flavors get dulled. The sour cream went better with the fresh whites as did the Radicchio. Umami and salt brought out more flavor in the reds.
And the last lesson: different cooking methods. Here we tasted all of the wines with both steamed and grilled vegetables, salmon, chicken, and beef. I have to admit that at this point is when I began to understand why at wine tastings they tend to spit the wine out after tasting…
Overall a very fun experience (isn't it great when learning is fun?) followed by a delicious "real" meal of Cuban Chicken Fricassee, a slow cooked chicken dish with olives, peppers, and rasins.
So, a huge thanks to the Menas for a fabulous meal and for such a great learning experience!


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This book, One Yard Wonders, is another book I've had on my bookshelf for a while. I made a dress a while back from it and was less than satisfied with the process (you can notice that from the not so nice words in the first line of my post!) But, I've been dying for a new purse for months and months and this one was the one I picked to try. It seemed simple enough and I've made enough bags lately that I thought if the instructions went a little hairy I had enough know-how to figure it out.
The first error I encountered was with the pattern itself. The words on the pattern are printed upside down, so if you are using a fabric that has a one way up then you would be screwed if you didn't notice it (thankfully I did…one of those rare occurrences where I didn't cut something wrong way up!) or you could think to read through all the errata (of which there is a fair amount) prior to starting the pattern.
But to be honest, once I got past that initial issue with the pattern, it came together really quickly and easily. Until I reached the directions for attaching that top band. The book has you attach it by this wacko (and way too time consuming) pressing of 1/4 inch down and then top stitching it to the top. I opted to match up the right sides, stitch it and then top stitch (um…the normal way?) The only reason why I would think that the author suggested doing it their way was the preserve the curve. Oh well, maybe I'm just too lazy when I sew.
Despite my negative words, this is a great pattern and I would totally make another one of these bags. It came together really easily and I absolutely love the way it looks and carries. And in case you are wondering, the fabric is from my stash and I'm pretty sure it's Alexander Henry. I have a fabric road trip in my near future so I'm in a big race to actually make something from all the yards I bought last year!


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April 19, 1912: Faith in Titanic to float caused many to remain
Here is the complete text of this article from page 13 of The Denver Post, April 19, 1912:
Boats Sent Away Half Filled Because Passengers Refused to Go.
Paris, April 19.–Three French survivors Ferlando Omont, Pierre Macechal, son of the well known French admiral, and Paul Chevre the sculptor co-jointly cabled to the Matin a graphic narrative of the disaster to the Titanic, in which they repeatedly insist more lives should have been saved if the passengers had not had such dogged faith that the Titanic was unsinkable. Several boats they declare could have carried twice the number.
The three Frenchmen say they were playing bridge with a Mr. Smith of Philadelphia, when a great crunching mass of ice packed up against the port holes. As they rushed on deck there was much confusion but quickly died down. One of the officers when questioned by a woman passenger humorously replied:
"Do not be afraid. We are merely cutting a whale in two."
Presently the captain appeared to become nervous and ordered all to put on life preservers. The boats were then lowered but only a few person stirred and several of the boats put off half empty, one with only fifteen in it.
When the Frenchmen's boat rowed off for a half a mile the Titanic presented a fairylike picture, illuminated from stern to stern. Then suddenly the lights began to go out and the stern reared up high in the air. An immense clamor rose on all sides and during the hour anguished cries rang out.
It was, say the narrators, like a great chorus chanting the refrain of death with wild obstinacy. Some times the cries died out and then the tragic chorus began again more terribly and more despairingly.


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These damn Tarot court cards can be so confusing! What's up with just people just standing there or siting in a chair? How the hell does that help me when it comes up in a reading?! Never fear tarot enthusiasts! Vix from New Age Hipster is here to solve all your tarot card meanings problems - in particular those darn court cards - by doing some simple Tarot/Pop Culture mash-ups!
And today in Pop Culture Tarot - Mrs Weasley as the Queen of Wands!
Everyone loves Molly Weasley. She's the coolest Mum around, and if you don't have a Mum around for whatever reason (Muggle/killed by Voldemort etc.) she'll happily take you in and bake you a bunch of banana muffins. She's warm and sweet and kind, but if you cross her or keep the flying car out too late - WOAH Nellie! - you'll be seeing her flashing around her Elemental fire balls like Wowzah! But then like two seconds later she'll make you a tea.
The Queen of Wands is the Elemental Queen - Elemental as in Fairies. The elementals are fiery, red headed, passionate creatures who live in a world of animals, nature and all that is wholesome. Think fairy houses, tiny doors in century old trees and oh, hey, The Burrow! They don't dig fast paced city life, concrete sky scrapers or fancy Asian fusion restaurants. Give them a pie and a hug and they're as happy as Larry.
Now you might be getting confused at this point - isn't Pentacles the Earth suit? Well, er, yes, technically, but Wands is the Fire suit! It's all about action, adventure, passion and not sitting around on your butt but no matter how comfy your hand knitted throw cushions are, if someone you love is in danger to hell with the muffins! Wands people grab the closest broomstick and beat the bad guy down! Fire spreads through Earth like... well, fire. While the Earth signs are solid, earthy and dependable, these Wands women will bake the best cake at the Hogwarts fair and tomorrow - save you from certain death! And do you know why? Because the Queen of Wands bloody well cares. She cares about nature, animals, family and she cares about those people in the world who are good, and she'll fight for what's right and good while other queens sit on their thrones delegating, making decisions or sending their boys to war. Not this Queen, she's out on the front line, protecting the realm of her Wands people.
Uh, OK, so every time you see the Queen of Wands are you going to read it as Mrs Weasley's coming over for tea? Not exactly, but you are going to have a pretty darn good idea of the archetype and what this card represents. All you need to do when the Queen of Wands pops up in your Tarot spread is think of Molly Weasley.
Queen of Wands/Mrs Weasley cheat sheet:
<3 loyal <3 warm <3 honest <3 family oriented <3 fiery <3 passionate <3 loving <3 loves nature and animals <3 keeps a cosy home <3 adopts children officially or unofficially <3 shouts a lot, but is never mean <3 has a temper! <3 looks like a fairy <3 possible red hair <3 fiery eyes! <3 bakes cookies <3 beats down baddies
So now you're probably thinking about of a bunch of people you know that could be a Queen of Wands type; your Mum, your cool boss at work, yourself, but what about the dreaded 'court card as a situation/outcome' meaning? OK - so you pull the Molly Weasley card when you're thinking about travelling - YES, buy your ticket! You pick the Molly Weasley card when you ask about a relationship - hrm, maybe stop throwing those fireballs huh?! The Molly Weasley card appears when you're asking about work stuff - hello, follow your passion! Doing a spread about your life purpose - easy peasy; the animals and the environment need you, get a job you believe in. Get it?!
Reversed I read her as too fiery or she's lost her passion. Totally unbalanced and unstable. Streaks of meanness may be present in a reversed Queen of Wands, or else she can sometimes be so busy looking after everyone in the end she forgets to look after herself and burns out.
Now you're cooking with gas! You'll never go blank on your Queen of Wands again!
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DNA IS A BIOLOGICAL BUILDING BLOCK, A CONCISE, SCHEMA-LESS, FAULT-TOLERANT DATABASE OF AN organism's chemical makeup, designed and implemented by a population over millions of years. Over the past 20 years, biologists have begun to move from the study of individual genes to whole genomes, with genomic approaches forming an increasingly large part of modern biomedical research. In recent years, however, biologists have been learning to handle DNA as both a data store and a data source.
There are two stories to tell about DNA pertinent to this book. DNA itself is a method of encoding data, a digital store of information that predates your hard drive by quite some time. But there is a second, interlinked story, that of the massive undertaking of producing this data and determining its meaning.
A genome is the database for an organism. It is written in the molecules of DNA, copies of which are stored in each cell of the human body (with a few exceptions). This pattern is repeated across nature, right down to the simplest forms of life. The information encoded within the genome contains the directions to build the proteins that make up the molecular machinery that runs the chemistry of the cell. Now that's what I call fault-tolerant and redundant storage.
Almost every cell in your body contains a central data center, which stores these genomic databases, called the nucleus. Within this are the chromosomes. ...
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Blackwood's Name
As a little girl, Cath Conlon spent her summers in the valley in South Texas on her grandparent's farm. Cotton was the staple crop there.
When Cath wasn't playing in the cotton fields, she was hovering over her grandmother in the kitchen. Her grandmother taught her the dying art of canning and how to make delicious recipes from food in the garden. Cath's grandmother, part Shawnee American Indian, was Lillian Francis Blackwood.
Years later, Cath recounted those summers to a friend, describing in detail the long and enchanting months she spent playing in the fields and how much time she devoted to the kitchen with her grandmother. Her mother standing nearby listened casually. Later, Cath's mother expressed amusement, "Cath, you didn't spend the whole summer there or even months, you were there for only one week."
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So for the first time in ages I had to put in a request for holidays instead of just quitting and going away for months. And we had so many options! Initially we wanted to go to Costa Blanca in November, but I didn't get those holidays. So I got holidays in late September. We… Read more »Posted on April 4, 2019 by Cissa
After some very interesting months in Argentina, where the pace picked up right at our last leg, we now had another few months to enjoy sunshine and warmth in Brazil. Sean had a return ticket for early June, and right after entering Brazil I bought myself a ticket to Scotland for late June, since we… Read more »Posted on February 22, 2019 by Cissa
June 21st, 2018. Summer solstice, the longest day of the year. That night it seemed like the sun didn't set, and outside of Craig and Sara's flat the seagulls understood that quite well. I was exhausted from long flights and layovers, so much so I hardly noticed much of my surroundings at first.Posted on November 13, 2018 by Cissa
Patagonia is most climber's dream destination. It could have happened last year but it didn't. 2018 however, was a go. Bear with me, it's a long post. Halfway through 2017 I acquired an ITB – iliotibial band syndrome – on my left knee. And then another pulley injury in late October while in Siurana. I… Read more »Posted on September 13, 2018 by Cissa
2017's rock trips: Dolomites, Siurana, Verdon, Buoux, Provence and Côte d'Azur, plus a few injuries and plans for the near future. I haven't written in almost a year. Not a relapse, it was on purpose. Too much exposure I guess. I loved being able to help people that write me asking about anything, but I… Read more »Posted on January 15, 2018 by Cissa
I could count countries, continents, crags, mountains, cities, routes, people. I won´t. The start of this trip seems like such a long time ago, that when I got to Brazil and people asked me about Nepal, it felt like it was 10 years ago. I can just count that 967 days is almost 3 years…. Read more »Posted on December 30, 2016 by Cissa
#brazilontherocks: SÃO BENTO DO SAPUCAÍ
Save the best for last. One of the classic areas for long routes in Brazil, and probably the area that is fastest pioneering clean climbing, "São Bento" offers tough granite trad, multi pitch, sport and boulder areas at huge amounts, for all styles, halfway between the two largest cities in the country. But becausePosted on December 21, 2016 by Cissa
#brazilontherocks: FALÉSIA PARAÍSO
A project that began small and turned into a national reference for easy to intermediate sport climbing routes, "Paradise Cliffs" offers accessible granite climbing of many different styles in a secluded area with unbeatable good vibes in the state of São Paulo. Located in a hidden valley in the outskirts of the town of Pindamonhangaba,… Read more »Posted on December 19, 2016 by Cissa
#brazilontherocks: CASA DE PEDRA, BAGÉ
A hidden gem in the middle of nowhere, closer to Uruguay than to any capital of Brazil, for those who love isolation, completely wild camping, in conglomerate rock, surrounded by magical looking woods. And best of all: absolutely NO CROWDS. Casa de Pedra (House of Stone), also referred to as Bagé – the county in… Read more »Posted on December 6, 2016 by Cissa
#brazilontherocks: SALTO VENTOSO
Salto Ventoso is a well known basalt climbing spot for intermediate/hard level sport climbing in a dreamy setting with world class routes. Located about 200 km from the capital, amidst many other sport climbing areas, it is the school for many climbers in the state and quite a challenging one, with projects of up to… Read more »Posted on December 4, 2016 by Cissa
#brazilontherocks: URCA, RIO DE JANEIRO
Rio! Rio! Rio! Always on the spotlight and most recognizable post card of Brazil, the city of Rio de Janeiro is the birthplace of climbing in the country, home to an amazing climbing community, routes of all shapes and sizes and the largest urban climbing area in the world. Be it a 300 m multi-pitch… Read more »Posted on October 22, 2016 by Cissa
#brazilontherocks: SERRA DO CIPÓ
Serra do Cipó is probably the most well known and mythical sport climbing area of Brazil, and considered by some the best sport climbing area in South America. Also around the city of Belo Horizonte, Serra do Cipó is one of many limestone sport climbing areas of great quality and easy access, however, it has… Read more »Posted on September 27, 2016 by Cissa
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The polls are closed, the results are in. Now everyone shut the fuck up.
The Randall Cunningham Comeback Player of the Year goes to...
Michael Vick
Really, we just threw this up front to get it out of the way. It really couldn't be anyone else. That
said, Tim voted for Troy Polamalu, who went from God's Gold Club to God's Chairman's Circle.
The Mitch Berger "How-Do-I-Still-Have-a-Job-In-This-Economy?" Award goes to...
Norv Turner
The strongest evidence yet that Troy Polamalu's God actually hates Philip Rivers is that Norv
Turner still has his job. Also receiving votes were Marvin Lewis, Graham Gano, Jeff Reed and
Jonathan Scott.
The Jamain Stephens Ongoing Disappointment Award goes to...
Limas Sweed.
This was unanimous. The upside is that it does set him up beautifully to win the award again
next season.
The Paul Posluszny Glass Skeleton Trophy goes to...
Daniel Sepulveda
I initially wanted to give this to Matthew Stafford, but that guy has excuses for getting hurt.
Props to Nils for righting me on this one. Tim lobbied for Dennis Dixon because Tim is a window-
licking retard.
The Rex Grossman Award goes to...
Christ, there was some horrible quarterback play this year. Tim voted for Brett Favre. Fine pick. Nils voted for Chad Henne. Also acceptable. I voted for Jimmy Claussen. He was pretty bad, too. And while Jay Cutler had a string of awesome games, when he played poorly, there was nobody worse. At this point, it might make sense just to give the award to the Sex Cannon, but he
wasn't as bad as any of these guys, even if he did have a higher turnover:snap ratio than anyone else. We're just going to give this award to everybody but Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers and hope that Brady Quinn gets some serious playing time somewhere next year.
The Brett Favre Golden Boy of the Year goes to...
Tim Tebow
An even bigger lock than Sweed. The orgasm Peter King had when Tebow was named the starter was so powerful that it caused Sting to feel a disturbance in The Force.
The Antonio Freeman Play of the Year goes to...
Troy Polamalu
The Jim Zorn Play of the Year goes to...
Sal Alosi
The Woody Hayes Punch of the Year goes to...
Andre Johnson
To be completely up front about this, I'm invoking executive power over the majority here, who selected Richard Seymour's after-the-play hit on Big Ben, and here's why:
1) The fact that neither of these guys were suspended only enhances the argument that the NFL's new policies on safety and conduct are disingenuous crap.
2) Cortland Finnegan is an asshole who should get punched in the head more often.
That said, it's not totally fair to exclude Ben Roethlisberger from any category that involves the deserved caving in of one's face.
The Joe Theisman Award for Horrific Primetime Injury goes to...
Ben Roethlisberger
Hurts, don't it?
The Clinton Portis Medal for Fantasy Genocide goes to...
Randy Moss
If you're the idiot who thought this was going to be a huge year for Beanie Wells, Knowshon Moreno or Rusty Smith, that's your own fucking fault. Moss was a top ten receiver in a contract year, and the guy managed to get himself traded, then cut, then signed by a team with -4 quarterbacks who targeted him once in five games. To 84's credit, though, he did manage to get Brad Childress fired while not even on the team.
The LaDanian Tomlinson "Who Stole My Relevance?" Award goes to...
Chris Johnson
Not really his fault. When your passing attack prominently features Kerry Collins looking for Nate Washington, you're going to see a lot of looks with 8-15 guys in the box. Chris will be back and twitchin' right and proper next year.
The Adrian Peterson "I Stole Your Relevance" Award goes to...
Arian Foster
So I guess those last few games of 2009 weren't flukey. And just the notion of a competent passing attack in Houston makes him all the more threatening.
The Brett Favre Disingenuous Asshole Award goes to...
Roger Goodell
This man is starting to make Bud Selig look like FDR.
The Larry Johnson Trophy for Worst Breakout Performance goes to...
Shonn Greene
Currently enrolled in the Jerome Bettis College of Block-Following. What's Latin for "three three-yard gains is almost a first down?"
The Eddie George Medal for Valor in Hitting a Wall goes to...
Willie Parker
It's good he got this out of his system when he did, because I doubt he'll be able to get that entire club reserved next year.
The Jerome Bettis Trade of the Year: Brady Quinn for Peyton Hillis, draft picks, curly fries and a side of cole slaw.
The Brian Billick Feel-Good Firing of the Year: Josh McDaniels
The Butch Davis Mid-Season Firing of the Year: Josh McDaniels
The Tamarick Vanover Work Release Player of the Year: Donte Stallworth
The LIRA (Least-Impact Rookie Award): We have a three-way tie! Your 2010 winners of the LIRA are Sergio Kindle, Dexter McCluster and Montario Hardesty. Better luck next year, gentlemen.
The Kevin Greene Award for Best Hair by a Pass Rusher: Clay Matthews
And finally, Free Tank Carter is proud to name as the FTC Mike Tomlin Man of the Year...
The 2010 season was horseshit. Between the league's false crackdown on violence, absurd fines for clean play, rules changes nobody understood, entirely throwing out the concept of "possession," James Harrison's existential crisis, a 7-9 team hosting a playoff game, Favreshouldercock-a-palooza and the 17-week non-story of Tom Brady's hair, there was one man who dared keep shit real. Rex, we at FTC salute you. THAT'S SOME GREAT HUSTLE!


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Tablets are everywhere, though that wasn't the case less than three years ago. Most of us are used to seeing tablets everywhere from the workplace to retail stores, but buying a tablet is a whole different story. The most popular tablets are of the Apple and Android sort, but »12/05/2014, Jim Lewis
Apple iPads Coming Soon Apple unveiled new iPhones and a few new services at the company's latest launch, but iPad users were a bit surprised not to see the familiar tablet at the reveal. According to various sources, Apple will be launching a new iPad or two, but that »09/22/2014, Paul Meyer
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Duck Tales!
I recently just found the majority of the original Duck Tales TV series. That's a good show, and now Boom Studios is hitting that well again by bringing back that series in Uncle Scrooge's Comic. That's an excellent place to put it. Want more news? Here it is. http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25330
Getting Your Kids Reading With Comics Pt 2
Is that title long enough for everyone? Once again I apologize on being late, who knew I'd be spending my week away from classes helping my younger siblings rock out their homework? Moving on. (There's a vocab list at the bottom of the article. I just realized how much silly terminology I used in this article).
This post is simply about book formats. This will be the easiest thing we cover. Seriously, the easiest (I think). The only thing you don't really want to do is buy a bunch of books on the monthly, unless you're cash flow positive. It's just not a smart way to go about it. Now, if you're already big into comics and are using a service like dcbservice.com to pick up your books this advice isn't as much for you. There are only a few real benefits to buying a title monthly.
1.) Getting a story in chunks is kind of cool. There is something to be said for the art of telling a story in parts. It also extends your potential enjoyment of the story out months at a time. If you're reading Wonderful Wizard of Oz one issue a month you get eight months of story from it. In a world where we tend to absorb our media rather quickly this style of story telling forces us to enjoy our stuff like we enjoy Dr. Pepper.It's a smooth experience.
2.) You can absolutely never be too certain that all the titles that come out in a monthly format will come out in a collected format. It doesn't matter what they tell you, until it comes out you just can't be sure. Unless it's Marvel. Then you have a 98% chance they're going to trade it.
With that out of the way we can talk about collections of comics. To me, this just feels like the best way to go about buying comics. More often than not you don't have to worry about getting the entire story. It's going to be in the book you bought. Even if that book is one part of a larger story writers have moved towards making each book work by itself.
An important note on trades and graphic novels aimed at kids is they will more often than not come in digest form. The bright side means that these guys are cheap, usually coming it at under ten dollars. I believe the highest I've seen a digest go up to is fifteen, and that was a thick thick book. The down side is that the art is definitely squished. Art designed to be ten inches tall condensed to six inches can suffer at times and the lettering can be hard to read. That isn't always the case, but it is something to look out for.
If a book is going to come out in a larger format there is a strong chance you'll get one of two options for purchasing, either Hardcover or Softcover. Which one you want is purely subjective. Hardcovers cost more and tend to be sturdier, but I find the paperback books to be much more portable and easy to read. The price range on these books will be around the eighteen to twenty five dollar market depending on hard or soft cover and depending on size of the book.
So there you have the formats. Digests, Softcovers and Hardcovers. I'll include a picture for reference later when I figure out where I hid all my digests at. After my last move there's no telling where those things are.
Glossary of stupid words and terms I used
Trade – Short form for "Trade Paperback (TPB)." Trade has also become short form for any kind of collected book be it hardcover, softcover or digest. It can be used as a verb as well (ex. "waiting for them to trade it." which simply means waiting for the publisher of a book to collect a group of single issues into it's own book).
Boom Announces Darkwing Duck
One day I'll get with the pun filled headlines. I really don't feel it was necessary for this though. This is just good news to be celebrated. Now I'll link you to comic book resources where someone that gets paid to write wrote a bunch of words about it. The most exciting news for me is that it's being written by an ex journalist. I knew the name sounded familiar and I checked and Ian Brill (the writer) worked for publisher's weekly about three or four years ago.
Getting Your Kids Reading with Comics
First thing I feel like I need to note is I am not a parent. Not even close. I am the oldest of five siblings. There is a 302% chance you know more about raising children than I do. So please don't get mad if I make declarative statements that are completely wrong. In fact, just correct me and hopefully I'll be smarter for it by the time I have kids (which honestly may be never).
Declarative statement #1: One of the most effective ways to get your kids to read is by finding literature they're interested in. There are books on everything. Everything. Now finding comics on that stuff is a little trickier, but it can be done. The way things are looking today, if you can buy a toy for it you may be able to find a comic about it.
I know in my experience that's one of the biggest barriers to entry. My little brother will read star wars books or sports books, but little else. I've tried a bunch of different kinds of books that would seem to me like something he'd like but they're not his wheelhouse and reading those was a struggle.
Know what? I'm going to just publish this now and come back tomorrow (yay spring break! I can actually post stuff!) and write more on this. I'll give actual recommendations and actual advice on how to find comics someone might actually want to read.
Wednesday May 10th 2010 Releases
Boom Kids!
I think I'm one of a small group of people that publicly enjoys cars, but I'm just not sure this book is for me. I don't know who the book is written for other than kids that play with hot wheels. If that's in your wheelhouse then I'm sure this will work as an extension of your playtime, otherwise, I'll recommend passing on this.
I think this book is getting better. It is still divisive amongst long time fans of the Muppets. Some people don't mind the art, some abhor it. The short sketches are quite funny, but the overall story lines are hit or miss. This issue promises lots of Statler and Waldorf so I'm in.
I am in love with "Not Really" Buzz Lightyear. This story continues in adventures with him and finding the real one. Can't wait to see how this goes down. I'm really not certain how Boom is going to handle the collections of these issues, but if it's not a rip off or just all around not good I'll say try to pick it up.
Walt Disney Comics and Stories #704
I'm still excited about this story. All I know is Mickey had a robot and a bunch of people got kidnapped. Looks dangerous.
Johny DC!
This week really belongs to this book. I can't say enough good words about this title and how much fun it is.
Marvel Kids!
Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers Unleashed #1
If you haven't picked up their first adventure the paperback comes out in May, or you can try the Hardcover. I'm usually not big on Hardcovers, too expensive for my blood, but some people swear by the ability to wipe water off quickly without doing too much damage to the book.
Anyway, this single book is only (yes yes I know) $2.99 which is infinitely more palatable than the $3.99 special a few months back. Bah.
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #21
THE NOT QUITE FINAL ISSUE! It's sort of final, but remember, the book is being relaunched in April with a brand new #1 for you to collect! YAY! (The Yay is sarcasm).
I don't know what's going on in the issue but the cover has Thor and the Warriors 3 in a hair metal band. I know I know, can't judge a book by it's cover, but I'm going to do that here. This may be the best book you ever read (that's hyperbole).
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Brother, Help Thyself, a local grassroots group that provides financial support and resources to assist local nonprofit organizations for the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities in the Baltimore-Washington area, held its annual reception last Saturday, Jan. 26, at Grand Central in Baltimore, where the group awarded more than $80,000 in grants to 37 different local nonprofits.
The reception, hosted by Command MC, a leather club affiliated with Brother, Help Thyself (BHT), was organized with the help of BHT's secretary, Andre McCarty, the sole board member from Baltimore, according to Jim Slattery, BHT's vice president and director of the Beltway Bears, a local social group.
Some of the local groups honored with grants were the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL), AIDS Action Baltimore, the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, Charlie's Place, Thankful Paws and the Free State Legal Project.
The grants are funded by money raised throughout the year from federal funds, personal donations, and fundraisers at local bars and events like Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend (MAL).
BHT also gave out four awards to businesses and individuals that had a particular impact on the community, Slattery said.
The DC Eagle won the George Dotson Business Award. The Imperial Court of Washington, D.C., won BHT's Founder's Award. New Ways Ministry was awarded the Billy Collison Underdog Award, for representing the LGBT community well on a limited budget. And Mark Clark, BHT's treasurer, was honored with the Anthony J. Bachrach Award for outstanding volunteer work done by an individual.