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Renewables Integration
The increasing penetration of renewables on the grid has raised concerns about grid reliability and safety for electric utilities. These concerns focus on three primary scenarios: distribution grids with high concentrations of solar PV, large wind or solar farms connected directly to the transmission grid, and hybrid micro-grids incorporating a combination of fossil fuel and renewable electricity generation in a small geographic area. In all three scenarios, the unpredictable variability of wind and solar resources creates a need for new technologies and business processes that mitigate the impact of that variability on electricity costs. Jay Holman, Principal of VtM, has conducted market research in all of these areas and is well positioned to help companies understand utility concerns and requirements for technologies developed to address these challenges.
VtM Project Example
Market Opportunity Assessment for Hybrid Micro-Grids
Working as a subcontractor to a leading software and services provider to the micro-grid industry, assessed the market opportunity for a project developer expanding its footprint in the growing hybrid micro-grid market. Determined the relative attractiveness of island countries for hybrid micro-grid development, covering select countries in Southeast Asia, Oceania, and the Indian Ocean.
Case Studies on Lessons Learned from the Deployment of Smart Inverters
The variability of grid connected renewable resources such as solar and wind can cause power quality, stability, and reliability problems for grid operators. The inverters used to connect PV and battery energy storage systems to the grid have the ability to provide reactive power, voltage support, low voltage ride through, and other functions that mitigate the negative impacts of variable renewables on the grid. VtM was contracted by a major US research institute to develop case studies on the lessons learned from the use of smart inverters to provide grid support in projects around the world.
Published Articles and Reports on Renewables Integration
Case Studies Evaluating Energy Storage as an Effective Grid Integration Tool: Selected Worldwide Results, Findings, and Lessons Learned
Published by EPRI in December 2014
Author: Jay Holman
Electrical energy storage project activities are proliferating worldwide given increased public and private sector investment in both stand-alone and larger smart grid projects. Moreover, policy initiatives are helping to spur market development. Among the applications generating the most interest and investigative effort are those surrounding solar photovoltaic (PV) integration. With rising PV grid penetration rates, efforts are redoubling to explore the role that energy storage can play in supporting the solar resource's growth while maintaining the stability and reliability of the electricity network.
To promote information sharing and collective learning, this report documents a handful of active electrical energy storage projects, in various phases of development and evaluation, that are assessing solar PV integration applications. It represents the latest iteration of an ongoing Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) effort, begun in 2010, to catalog commercial and demonstration energy storage projects. Building on four previous EPRI reports, this document provides additional descriptive case studies on five energy storage projects located around the globe, offering insight into their background, status, results and findings, and lessons learned.
Distributed Energy Resource Management System Case Studies
Published by EPRI in November 2014
Author: Jay Holman
As distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage are added to the electric grid in increasing numbers, the need for utilities to track, monitor, and control those resources increases. The systems utilities use to track, monitor, and control DER are broadly referred to as Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems, or DERMS.
Utility adoption of DERMS is still very limited, and utilities around the world are carrying out projects and field trials that will help them make informed decisions about whether, when, and how to deploy DERMS in their own networks. Key areas of focus in these projects include defining the costs and benefits of DERMS deployments, deciding where to host DERMS in order to take full advantage of DER capabilities (including the economic services offered by energy storage systems), and developing control algorithms that optimize DER operations, among others.
This report includes eleven case studies that provide specific examples of how utilities are either using DERMS in their daily operations, or testing DERMS capabilities through projects and field trials. Findings from the case studies are summarized to provide an overview of the current status of DERMS deployments, drivers of future growth in the segment, and trends in recent deployments.
Grid Codes for Interconnection of Inverter-Based Distributed Energy Resources by Country: Recent Trends and Developments
Published by EPRI in November 2014
Author: Jay Holman
This report outlines the latest developments in local, regional, and national grid codes that define interconnection requirements for distributed photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage systems. The term grid codes refers to the set of rules and regulations that utilities, installers, and project developers must follow when connecting inverter-based distributed generation to the grid, and that relate to the electrical behavior of inverters. Specifically, this report focuses on a set of inverter parameters that directly impact grid stability, reliability, and safety, including voltage limits, voltage regulation, frequency limits, frequency regulation, anti-islanding behavior, reactive power settings, real power ramp rates, and remote control of inverters by local utilities.
Brief descriptions of these requirements are provided for 11 countries and the European Union, as are the sources of the requirements, whether they be laws, technical standards, or distribution utility rules. Countries covered include the United States, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Australia, and India. The goal of these descriptions is to provide general insight into the grid codes of various countries where a significant amount of solar photovoltaic has been installed, including summaries of recent developments and potential upcoming changes to interconnection requirements.
Smart Inverter Field Experiences: A State of the Industry Overview
Published by EPRI in December 2013
Author: Jay Holman
The inverters that connect solar photovoltaic, battery, and other distributed resources to the power grid have the potential to provide a number of services or functions that may be useful to utilities. Inverter manufacturers have been designing and implementing these capabilities into their products for many years. During the past few years, significant industry effort has been expended in the identification of a common set of such functions that may be supported by open standards and implemented in many different types, sizes, and brands of inverters.
As these smart inverter capabilities have become available, many utilities have been experimenting with devices in the field in limited or widespread deployments.
This report provides a summary of these activities worldwide. It identifies the specific grid-supportive functions used in each case and investigates the outcome, including benefits observed and any unintended side effects noted.
Perspective: High-Penetration PV — Challenges and Research Initiatives
Published by IDC in February 2012
Author: Jay Holman
This IDC Energy Insights report provides a snapshot of where the solar industry is today with respect to issues related to the industry's rapid growth in North America creating localized areas with a high penetration of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. The electric grid was designed to carry electricity from centralized power plants to distributed loads, and the introduction of distributed, intermittent, and unpredictable generation sources introduces new challenges for utilities as they strive to maintain grid stability and reliability.
Business Strategy: Optimizing Transmission for Wind Integration
Published by IDC in June 2010
Author: Jay Holman
This IDC Energy Insights report examines the role of key electricity transmission technologies in enabling the rapid growth of the U.S. wind energy market. The report describes the impact of current transmission constraints on existing and planned wind farms and the challenges encountered when new transmission lines are proposed. An overview of the transmission technologies that offer solutions to these challenges is supported by examples and an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.


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It has been absolutely too long waiting for spring and sunny weather this year. Our family has been spending a lot of time inside trying to cure ourselves from flu. It has really been a tough spring but still with a couple of silver linings in it.
On the 25th of February EFOs long waited album "Imemaa//Wonderland" finally got out and we had the honor to play at the Estonian national Independence Day concert which was broadcasted live both in TV and radio.
In March I got to play with this nicest little choir Swedest Song at the Estonian house in Stockholm. I really hope to have more concerts with them in the autumn!
I have also had some gigs with my newest colleague mezzosopran and violinist Linnéa Sallay and it has been a pleasure to play some classical music also.
Soon I am going to meet Hannah James for planning our concert at Gower Folk Music Festival in June. This is so exciting and I am really looking forward to play with Hannah as she is definitely one of my favorite accordionists.
My solo project has been waiting in the background but as the Norwegian accordionist Linda Gytri said to me: "You can't rush in such things as making a solo album" :-) So the tunes are slowly growing in my head and some day....

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Christie Expands Number of Charter Schools in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's administration has approved applications for 23 new charter schools including the state's first independent school for children with autism.
The approvals add about one-third more charter schools to the 73 currently operating in the state.
Last year, six charter school applications were approved.
Christie has made charter schools and school choice centerpieces of his education plans.
Christie made the announcement at the Robert Treat Academy in Newark's North Ward, one of the state's most successful charter schools. Its founder, Steve Adubato Sr, was on hand for the governor's announcement.


text: agentronin 5 Posted January 20, 2017 I find there are objects I cannot see that others can. When I visited the SAIS Village sim I found myself standing over water. From there I could see no walls on the land, just windeows, doors, fireplacess, and a few but I suspect not all, avatars. In later IM conversation with someone I met there then I found out I was standing on a large ship I never saw. There also had to have been a dock that I also never saw, because I saw other avatars walk over water too and from where I was standing. I have not experienced this at any other sim.Now I have similar problem on a much smaller scale with a set of bondage gear that are included with my membership at Serenity Lost. The wrist and ankle cuffs I can see. The elbow cuffs and blindfold I cannot. So I went to the Serenity Lost Safe House to find out if others can see them. They could so I thought at the time I have a viewer issue. But later I found I still cannot see these items in the Linden Labs Viewer.In Firestorm I am able to open the editor on these bondage items I cannot see by left clicking on the item's listing in Inventory and selecting Edit. The Edit window opens, and the location of the item is shown by the red, green. and blue 3D cursor that displays the item's 3 axis. If in the Edit window I checkmark the "Show Highlight" checkbox I am able to see the item in highlight.What has gone wrong here? Why is it that only I am unable see these items when not highlighted?I am using the 64 Bit Firestorm viewer version 5.0.1 (52150) in Firestorm mode in Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS with 16GB Memory.Graphics Card info: description: VGA compatible controller product: GK104 [GeForce GTX 760 OEM] vendor: NVIDIA Corporation physical id: 0 bus info: pci@0000:01:00.0 version: a1 width: 64 bits clock: 33MHz capabilities: pm msi pciexpress vga_controller bus_master cap_list rom configuration: driver=nouveau latency=0 resources: irq:31 memory:fc000000-fcffffff memory:d0000000-d7ffffff memory:d8000000-d9ffffff ioport:e000(size=128) memory:fe000000-fe07ffff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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On one hand, nilgai antelope are a prized trophy for hunters, offering year-round recreational opportunities. On the other hand, nilgai compete for forage with cattle and white-tailed deer, and are a host of cattle fever ticks, thus complicating tick eradication strategies. As such, nilgai are loved by some landowners and loathed by other landowners. Either way, more information is needed to develop effective nilgai management strategies.
Very little is known about the biology of nilgai on rangelands of South Texas, particularly related to their movement rates, patterns, and habits. In a recent publication investigating nilgai movements in South Texas, animals displayed no differences between sexes in home range size and had maximum home range axes between 8 and 10 miles. However, nilgai behavior was highly variable. New GPS collars allow for more detailed characterizations of animal movements.
Together with our partners, we placed 30 state-of-the art GPS collars on 15 cow nilgai and 15 bull nilgai in early April 2015 on our El Sauz Ranch. GPS locations from only a few months of sampling on the El Sauz
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Our ultimate goal is to gain understanding of nilgai behavior and determine effective management unit size. This will enable landowners to make informed management decisions related to this non-native
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Wellesley Island
Sometimes you have to pick up the reins and take charge. Back around the turn of the millennium, I took my young teenage son Ross on a camping trip to the St. Lawrence River. We'd camped on boat-access-only Grindstone Island the previous summer, but on this trip we met my sister (with her husband and two little kids) and my Mom and Dad; with only a canoe for water transport, we stayed in a car-access campground on Wellesley Island.
It was the middle of July and vacationers swarmed the campground. We arrived on a Saturday and got a "site" (just a picnic table) out on a broad lawn, among scores of other camping families. Idyllic it was not—more like a modernized scene from The Grapes of Wrath—with vehicles and tents and barbeque grills and folding chairs sprawling in all directions to the trees, where lucky early arrivers had secured sites with fire pits and shade. We circled our wagons and set up our tents and had a pleasant evening around the campfire.
Sunday we fished and swam and lazed about, but the sun was very hot. I noted a fair number of people packing up to leave, their vacations drawing to a close. I switched on the radio in my truck and got a weather forecast: clear overnight, with thundershowers tomorrow afternoon. I walked up to the rangers' station to see if we could change sites, and they said the sites are all first-come-first-served, so if I saw one vacated that I liked better, I could move.
Camping in a summer rain is always a memorable experience, either for the hushed patter of raindrops on the tarp and quiet sounds of the woods, or for the endless battle to keep the tent from blowing away, your sleeping bag dry, and a fire burning hot enough to dry soggy sneakers. Which memory will be yours depends almost entirely on the Boy Scout motto: be prepared. After dinner, while the kids roasted marshmallows, I broke the news to the adults. "Tomorrow it will rain, and I do not want to be out in this pasture with no way to tarp our campsite. In the morning, I think we'd better haul our stuff to one of the vacant sites under the trees to our north."
At dawn I took a duffle bag and scouted out the vacant sites. I found one on the crest of a knob under massive oaks and walnut trees, and staked my claim leaving the duffle on the picnic table. After teasing my troops out of their slumbers with a breakfast of bacon and eggs, I pointed across the lawn to the trees some hundred yards distant and announced, "That's where we're going."
"Is this trip really necessary?" my sister asked, looking about at all the stuff that had to be moved.
"Yup." Offering more explanation would only invite discussion. I picked up a cooler and the duffle containing a large tarp and several ropes, and set off to the new site. No one followed.
Up under the trees, I figured out where to pitch the tents and how to hang a tarp that would cover all three, plus a space at one end edging up to the fire pit. I rolled out my 20 by 40 foot tarp the long way. Dad strolled up, puffing thoughtfully on his pipe, and sat on the end of a table while I got the ropes out. I tied a 20 foot shank to each corner of the tarp, and then picked up a 70 foot coil and approached an enormous oak tree at the west end of the site at the top of the ridge. The first limb was at least twenty feet over my head.
Anyone who's ever tried to throw a rope understands comedy; only in Hollywood does the rope fly up over the branch, arch gracefully to the other side, and drop cleanly through the twigs and limbs grasping out to snare the line. I nonchalantly tossed the coil skyward and tried to mask my surprise when it arched and fell just as I'd intended. I started to tie off a loop when Dad spoke up. "Don't you want to pull that back and do it again, just to prove it was skill and not luck?"
"Naw," I replied, "I don't need that much exercise."
In half an hour, the big tarp hung over the ridgetop and the troops had tossed all the loose gear into the vehicles and brought them to the site. We carried the tents over without pulling out the tensions rods, and got them staked down. By ten thirty we were settled in and the sun shone gloriously across the meadow we'd abandoned. By noon the temperature was in the upper eighties and the kids went swimming. Those of us still in camp were very glad for the shade.
By suppertime, we were very glad for the tarp between us and the torrents falling from the sky. Small rivers leapt from the edges at several points and rushed off down into the dark, away from our tents. We all had a warm, dry, pleasant night in the rainy forest.
The next morning my sister announced that she and her crew and Mom and Dad were going to take in some of the local attractions—the butterfly house, the nature center, the boardwalk through the marsh. Ross and I were invited to come along. "I want to do something more touristy," Ross replied. "I want to go Boldt Castle and the fort in Kingston."
The Viking blood in my veins leads me to fishing at all opportunities. I've fished for eight consecutive days on the St. Lawrence and still not wanted to leave. Not going fishing when so close to the water seems unnatural. Rubbing elbows with camera-toting fanny-packing touristas in the summer swelter seems downright perverse. "Well," I told Ross, "it's your vacation too. Get your stuff."
It was a short drive to Alexandria Bay, where we got the ferry to Heart Island, a study in the pain of a lost love and a miniature proxy for the collapse of the Gilded Age. "I definitely want a castle when I get older," Ross confided. Back at the pier we got some lunch, and then set off through Customs and over the border to Canada.
Kingston was mobbed, more crowded than Times Square, and our map didn't exactly specify where the fort was to be found. Creeping along in traffic by a park on the waterfront, Ross spotted a tourist information booth. "I'm sure they have local maps and fliers, but there's no parking within twenty blocks."
"I'll go," Ross said. "Go around the block and pick me up at the next corner." He was very matter-of-fact about the maneuver, with no sense of urgency or excitement in his voice. He got out and melted into the crowd.
I've been in quite a few nasty situations—a burning barn, lost in the woods in the snow, a car wreck, on a boat in a vicious storm—but I'd never known fear as I knew it that day. My thirteen-year-old son had just vanished into a crowd, in a foreign country, with strangers from all over the world, with no way to contact me or for me to find him, except to stick to our simple plan of meeting on the next corner. In one trip around the block, terrors jostled terrors, all spurring my racing imagination …kidnappers, perverts, lost child posters, police interrogations, explaining to my wife, living without him—No! Get a grip! Just turn this corner and you're on the last leg…there's the corner up ahead…where is…?
The door popped open. "Hi," he said as he climbed in. He unfolded the map and traced out a route as if nothing had happened. I had aged a lifetime. He was doing something touristy. "Two more blocks and make a right. We're about a mile from the fort." Ornately uniformed soldiers, costumed historical lecturers, a mortar demonstration with live fire, views from the battlements, the French, the English, the Americans…it all marched past me in the post-traumatic haze of the afternoon.
Around the campfire that evening everyone recounted the high points of their day. Ross made no mention of his reconnaissance mission in Kingston. Mom tugged my shirt sleeve and whispered, "Your Dad was not very pleased having to pack up and move yesterday, but he said this afternoon he was happy you spoke up."
The trick is knowing when to give the horse his head, and when to lead.
Tale of a Tail's Tale
by Methuselah Mouse
It was a cold winter night, but deep under the hay behind the grain bin, the Mouse family was snug and warm. "Tell us about the cat!" the Mouslings begged.
Father Mouse smiled, pleased that his children were so eager to know all about the big world outside the nest. "Gather round, then," he said. When they were all settled, he began his story. "I was a young Mouse, barely more than a pup, when I first laid eyes on Sheba. The farmer called her Queenie, but I'd listened to the other cats and I knew her name was Sheba. I'd crawled out on a beam in the ceiling of the cow stable. I wanted to see what went on in every part of the barn. The farmer spread some hay in the mangers for the cows to eat, and carried out metal pails and milk cans and all sorts of equipment. Then he went over to a switch on the wall and GRRRUUMMMMMMM!!! On came the vacuum pump—the whole barn trembled and the noise was very scary, at first. The cows had heard that racket many, many times before and took no notice at all, but the cats….the cats came running to the stable from every corner of the barn. It was a great time to be a Mouse because every cat in the barn was right here in one spot where I could keep an eye on them.
"The way those cats carried on! I couldn't believe my eyes, the way they milled around the farmer and rubbed against his legs and let him touch them! He actually touched them, and they arched up their backs and shook their tails to get him to touch them some more….it was unbelievable to me, just a young Mouse, that these fierce creatures could be so…so…cuddly!
"The farmer set about the evening milking. He put the four cups of the milking machine on the four teats of a big old cow, and in a few minutes, he took them off again and carried the milking machine to the strainer in the center aisle. He took the top off the machine and poured the milk through the strainer into a milk can, but he stopped before the pail was empty. He had left a couple of milk can lids upside-down on the floor in the aisle, and now he poured a few cups of warm, frothy milk into each lid. The cats were crowding around as he poured, and some of them got milk on their heads! Then the farmer went back to milking the other cows and the cats all sat around the lids and lapped up the creamy milk. Little pink tongues darting in and out, feet all tucked under, tails curled around each cat. By the time the next cow had filled the milking machine, the lids were all empty, but the farmer put no more milk down for the cats. Sheba sat and cleaned herself after the meal, stretching her paws so she could lick carefully between her long hooked claws. The cats all sat around and licked their paws and whiskers and each other's heads, if they had milk on them, and then wandered off to their favorite corners of the barn for a nap.
"The very next day, those claws almost got me. I was creeping along the tunnel between the milkhouse and the toolshed, and as I passed the hole out to the garden, a movement caught my eye. I sat very still and waited to see it again, and there it was! It was a furry little critter, hardly half my size. It sat up and looked around, and then it laid down for a few seconds, and then it sat up and looked a different direction for a few seconds, then down, then up, then down….It was a funny creature, so furry that I couldn't make out its nose or ears or eyes. It just laid still for a few seconds, then up, then down, then up, then….I was just getting ready to creep out for a better look, when another motion caught my eye. It was about a foot to the side of the little creature, and it lasted about a half of a heartbeat. I was patient and waited to see it again. It was hard not to watch the little critter doing its up and down dance, but I kept watching where I'd seen the second movement, and after a minute or so, there it was again! It was an eyelid, blinking over an eye, an eye with a thin, oval-shaped pupil….it was Sheba, waiting for me to step out where she could get her claws into me and have me for a snack! And that little dancing creature….it was the tip of Sheba's tail, teasing me to come out of the hole!
"A few days later, I was up in the rafters watching the farmer's two girls playing on the hay mow floor. It was raining outside, and everyone was trying to stay dry. Sheba walked past the girls. The younger one started to follow her, and the older sister warned her to leave the cat alone, but the little girl didn't listen. Sheba stopped and arched up her back and let the girl stroke her soft fur for a few seconds. Then Sheba whirled and crouched and hissed and swatted the girl with her paw—those needle-sharp claws dug four red gashes across the girl's hand and she shrieked. I could feel the pain as if those claws had dug right into me! In a flash, Sheba was gone. The older sister tried to comfort the little girl, and I heard her say, 'I told you to leave Queenie alone. You can never trust a barncat.'
"So, Mouslings, what is the most dangerous part of a barncat?"
"The fangs!"
"No, my little mice. By the time the fangs sink into you, the battle is already lost."
"The claws!"
"Well, the claws are like fish hooks and will pull you in, but they only reach out as far as the cat's arm….the claws are no danger if you stay out of reach….No more guesses? The most dangerous part of a barncat is her tale, because it will tease you and tempt you and get you to do something you really know you shouldn't. Once you believe that the tail is a friendly little playmate, it's just a matter of time before the claws hook you in."
We are a nation of believers. What we have chosen to believe in varies widely, but we all have faith. "Not so!" cry some of you? Look again. We have believers in religion, whose faith rests upon the belief that there is a higher purpose to our existence. We have believers in science, whose faith rests in logic and mathematics and reason and repeatable experiments. We even have many who believe in both religion and science at the same time, a Mobius construct that somehow accommodates both views.
In the political sphere we are also believers. Some believe that governments foster improvements in conditions for all; others hold that governments extort wealth from the prosperous few to support the lazy masses. The former see a social contract; the latter see an unnatural interference with social Darwinism. Unlike the religion/science dichotomy, there is no set of believers who see politics both ways—either you're with us, or against us.
This is not to say that a great many people would like to hold a middling view on politics, but the system is not set up to accommodate them. We have a two party system—us or them, your only choices. This is very good for the health and welfare of political parties, but not so good for the health and welfare of people. Few things in life are as clear-cut as "us or them," and our political system's failure to reflect the realities of life makes finding solutions to our problems nearly impossible. The two party system allows no middle ground, only a no-man's-land middle view.
A contagion of cynicism stalks among us, exhorting us to hunker down in our trenches on the right and left. We are infested with leaches from both sides—the chronic multigenerational welfare class, and the ear-marking lobbyist-fattened elected elite who game the system for the welfare of their cronies and contributors. We are assaulted by propaganda from both sides—the shouting heads of right and the half-reported politically correct news of the left. We are battered as the right defunds and disables the government bureaucracy, putting industry insiders in charge of regulatory agencies, fulfilling their war-cry, "Government is not the solution, it is the problem." We are deafened by the left's demands for solutions to wars and poverty and climate change and the economy and healthcare and justice and intolerance and biodiversity and energy independence and fiscal responsibility and on and on and on…Rome was not built in a day. The middle crouches as right and left blast each other with lies, both sides oblivious to the damage inflicted on the twining roots of democratic ideals and republican government. With both eyes open, the religion of the would-be-middle is despair and cynicism.
So what now? Carried to its historical conclusion, the metaphor says the slaughter will continue and an entire generation will be lost in the trenches. Politicians safely in the rear will send millions into harm's way and discuss "acceptable losses" over whiskey and cigars. The sacrificed will hang on the barbed wire until the next barrage scatters them to be forgotten on the winds of time. In the end, a breakthrough, a revolution or a totalitarian juggernaut, will rattle and screech across no-man's-land and drive the right or the left into total defeat. Only then, when the guns fall silent and rejoicing fills the air, will the middle creep out of their cynicism and dare to pursue a brighter tomorrow.
Do you have it yet? If government is the problem, who will put out a hand to save you? The insurance executive canceling your coverage? The Wall Street banker foreclosing your mortgage? If you don't have a few million salted away in your offshore account, your only hope is a strong, vibrant government. The social Darwinists, cold and calculating as crocodiles, will eat you just like all the rest; labels like friend or foe are of no consequence in the battle for survival. Is this the solution you want? If not, you'd best work to make sure government is the solution.
Propaganda for Kids
An enduring question of the twentieth century is how the Germans came to think it proper to exterminate six million fellow humans. The Nazis' rise to power, through political and violent means, is well documented. Their grip on the German populace, through intimidation and a vast network of snitches, is a study in mass terror: being less than blindly loyal opened the way to betrayal and the camps. This level of control was not created over night or at a few mass rallies; it was cultured and coddled for more than a decade by an insipid infection of the Germans' everyday lives, the propaganda created in the Party offices and disseminated through the media.
The appeal was to the laborers, the unemployed and the disgruntled. The educated and the social elite dismissed Nazi propaganda as just a lot of hot air spewed out by fringe politicians and wannabes; that such rants could actually influence the broad public was grossly underestimated. This error resulted from a simple oversight: the effect of repetition, not of the "news" of the day, which must be fresh to be appealing, but of the underlying assumptions that framed the news. "These are bad people! They're Communists! They want to destroy your way of life! They're coming for your family! You deserve better! They deserve to die! Be on the winning side!" (Today you can substitute, "They're Socialists! They'll raise taxes! They're destroying America! The left-wing media conspiracy!")
Crafted "news reports" provided daily repetition of these themes on radio and in newspapers. Dr. Goebbels' office sent out daily talking points and story suggestions to the local media. People heard the same stories with the same slants, day after day, everywhere they went. The tactic was effective in converting German adults into dedicated fascists.
But the deeper and more permanent influence was on the young who grew up in households where exposure to such media was a byproduct of the adults' "infotainment." The children's indoctrination was, from the parents' viewpoint, inadvertent; from the propagandists' perspective, it was intentional. Youngsters growing up in households where they were exposed to nothing but the Party line became adult disciples of Adolph Hitler. Allied soldiers probing Berlin in 1945 reported that the most fanatical defenses were thrown up by the teenagers of the Hitler Youth, fighters born just as the Nazi propaganda machine was solidifying its grip on German media. They were the first generation of a brave new world, a master race. In their entire lives, they'd never heard otherwise. They marched behind one drummer to the destruction of their nation, and their deaths.
To see how this happened, follow the money. The Nazis' political appeal was populist, promising to save common workers from the domination of Communists and Jewish financiers. But the money that funded the Nazis came from German industrialists, the barons of the steel, coal and chemical industries, who made their fortunes on the backs of the German workers. The deal was simple: the big money funded Nazi politics, and the Nazis kept the workforce under control. The big money in America today—the oil and coal companies, the defense industries, the sick-care system, the Wall Street investment bankers—have the same sort of arrangement, pumping millions into politicians who can keep labor costs down and convince the population that someone else is responsible for all their troubles. The talking points keep everyone on message.
Parents of America, please heed this simple appeal: You know some things are bad for you and very addictive, so you don't share booze and cigarettes with your kids. Likewise, if the kids can hear, please change the station or turn off the set when Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck or Bill O'Reilly or their ilk start up. Defend your children's innocence. Let them grow up without the Sirens wailing in their ears. Don't send another generation off to march behind the drummers.


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- Price$431,292
- Beds3
- Baths3
- SQ. Feet2,150
- Built2019
16613 Chevalin St, Austin
Search no further! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage - Kepley plan has it all. This beautiful David Weekley Home features an open kitchen that is perfect for entertaining family and friends. This home features incredible professional designer details throughout and tons of windows to capture the natural daylight. Call today to view this incredible David Weekley Home in Provence. Square footage is an estimate only; actual construction may vary.
Essential Information
- Price$431,292
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3.00
- Full Baths2
- Half Baths1
- Square Footage2,150
- Acres0.00
- Year Built2019
- TypeResidential
- Sub-TypeHouse
- StatusActive
- AmenitiesClub House, Cluster Mailbox, Common Grounds, Pool-Community
- UtilitiesNatural Gas on Property, Underground
- ParkingAttached, Door Opener, Door-Multi, Entry-Front
- # of Garages2
- ViewGreenbelt, Hill Country, Woods
- Exterior FeaturesGutters Partial, Patio-Covered, Pest Tubes in Walls, Porch-Open, Private BackYard, Sidewalk
- Lot DescriptionCurbs, Interior
- RoofComposition Shingle
- ConstructionAll Sides Masonry, Stone Veneer, Stucco, Frame
- FoundationSlab
Community Information
- Address16613 Chevalin St
- RegionDripping Springs/Wimberley
- SubdivisionProvence
- CityAustin
- CountyTravis
- StateTX
- Zip Code78738
- Interior FeaturesLighting Recessed, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
- AppliancesCook Top Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Star Appliances, Exhaust Fan Vented, Microwave Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Single Oven, Stainless Steel, Water Heater Gas
- HeatingNatural Gas
- CoolingFresh Air Ventilation, Seer Rated 16+
- FireplaceYes
- # of Fireplaces1
- FireplacesFamily Room
- # of Stories1
- Stories1
School Information
- DistrictLake Travis ISD
- ElementaryBee Cave
- MiddleBee Cave Middle School
- HighLake Travis
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|Price Reduced from $453,756 to $421,881
|Price Increased from $451,636 to $453,756
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JK Rowling tweet sparks frenzy yesterday amongst million followers
On Tuesday - the 24th anniversary of Harry's first departure to the magic school that was Hogwarts - Rowling sent out a tweet via her Twitter account.
"Could somebody at King's Cross wish James S. Potter good luck for me?" she tweeted.
"He's starting at Hogwarts today."
James S. Potter is the oldest son of Harry and Ginny Weasley.
A few hours later, she continued with the fun.
"Now worried that he'll be irritated by the number of people saying hi."
Another tweet, sent at the end of the day, says: "Have just heard that James S Potter has been Sorted (to nobody's surprise) into Gryffindor. Teddy Lupin (Head Boy, Hufflepuff) disappointed."
Rowling's posts - which have been retweeted almost 200,000 times - are a cheery epilogue to the final book in the seven-book Harry Potter series.
At the end of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows we learn that, 19 years on, Harry and Ginny have three children: James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna.
The book's last words indicated Harry had put the troubles of his early life behind him when it said: "The scar had not pained Harry for nineteen years. All was well."


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Recent Successes
Kurt Haas is an associate for Cheryl Coleman Law Offices. Kurt was hired in January 2015 by Cheryl and has already assisted in a variety of case ranging from traffic tickets all the way up through a murder trial (which resulted in a hung jury in Columbia County Court).
Kurt is a native of Rockland County, New York and attended Rutgers University in New Jersey, where he graduated in 2005. At Rutgers, he made Dean's List and double majored in Criminal Justice and Sociology, as well as earning a Criminology Certificate. Kurt then went on to Albany Law School where he did a two year field placement with the Albany County District Attorney's Office before graduating in 2008.
Kurt continued to work in the Albany County District Attorney's Office until he was admitted to practice law in February 2009. Kurt was then hired as a full time Assistant District Attorney where he worked in the Street Crimes Unit until he left in 2014. During his time in the District Attorney's Office, Kurt worked on 100's of cases ranging from misdemeanors to A-I felonies, while his primary focus was drug and gun cases, he has extensive experience in all aspects of law. As part of his duties Kurt was the lead prosecutor in numerous felony trials, resulting in an impeccable trial record. His last two years in the District Attorney's Office Kurt was "gun" prosecutor.
Since joining Cheryl Coleman Law Offices, Kurt has successfully resolved a number of cases through extensive plea bargaining and Motions, as well as getting an Indictment dismissed in Schenectady County Court where our client was charged with Felony Drug Possession.
The addition of Kurt to the Firm will help boost the Firm's already excellent success rate in drug and gun defense.
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TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- There are far fewer cases of flu in the United States so far this year compared to last year, a sign that the nation may be in for a relatively mild flu season, experts said Tuesday.
But, the experts also said they're keeping a close watch on bacterial infections such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA is resistant to certain antibiotics and can strike flu patients -- particularly hospitalized ones -- and is potentially fatal.
"The influenza activity we have seen in the United States has been relatively mild in comparison to last season," Nancy Cox, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Influenza Division, said during a teleconference.
So far, the states with the most cases of flu are New Jersey and Virginia, Cox said, adding that hard numbers are difficult to come by, so health officials are relying on anecdotal reports.
The number of patients with flu that doctors are seeing is also well below the seasonal baseline. The national baseline is about 2.4 percent -- the percent of patients with flu symptoms seen by doctors, Cox said.
"That is unusual for this time of year and is indicative of a relatively mild influenza season," she said.
Also, deaths from pneumonia associated with influenza are well below the epidemic level, Cox said.
The most common flu virus this year is influenza A -- primarily the H1 viruses, Cox said. This is one of the groups of viruses included in this year's flu vaccine, she said, adding that the vaccine also includes AH3 and influenza B viruses.
Cox noted that the H1 strains of the influenza virus are resistant to the commonly used antiviral medication Tamiflu.
"We expect that influenza activity will continue to increase during the coming weeks before the season peaks. It's not too late to get your influenza vaccination," she said.
Despite the good news so far, health officials said they were concerned about the increase in bacterial infections associated with flu, including bacterial pneumonia and MRSA.
"Bacterial infections kill many of the people who die from influenza complications," Dr. Andrew Pavia, a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Task Force on Pandemic Influenza, said during the teleconference.
MRSA has also emerged as an infection responsible for deaths among healthy people after influenza, not just those who have been hospitalized, Pavia said. "To date, our planning has not really gotten us ready to deal with that threat," he said.
Pavia said that, last year, the father of actress Cameron Diaz came down with the flu, then a few days later developed pneumonia with MRSA and died. "This is the kind of threat that we need to able to prepare for in a pandemic," he said.
During the 2006-07 flu season, of 74 children in the United States who died from flu, 22 also had staph infections, about 73 percent of which were MRSA, according the CDC.
The CDC says that every year an estimated 5 percent to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from complications, and about 36,000 people die from the disease.
Meanwhile, experts are still worried about the possibility of a bird (avian) flu pandemic.
"Since 2004, we have been dealing with a large public health issue, which is the spread of avian influenza," Dr. Keiji Fukuda, head of the World Health Organization's global influenza program, said during the teleconference. "In the past three months, we have continued to see a great deal of activity. Since then, we have had about 16 people get infected," he said.
Fukuda said that, even though there has been progress in controlling the virus in birds, it remains widespread and persistent. "In the assessment of WHO, the threat of pandemic influenza remains as high as ever -- it remains a public health priority," he said.
Bird flu isn't the only flu virus capable of a pandemic, Fukuda said. "Right now, many organizations around the world are keeping watch on other viruses," he said.
Tuesday's teleconference was part of the Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza 2009 Symposium in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
More information
For more on flu, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


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Spring is the perfect time to take another look at your family's health and wellness. Whether it's eating right or going outdoors for needed sunshine – you can make the best of it for the whole family. Here are some quick tips for family nutrition to make a difference for you and your family this season.
Read on for spring wellness family nutrition tips ⬇
This post contains is sponsored by Daiya and Sunsweet.
Pay attention to plant-based protein
One of the newest food trends is more plant-based protein products. Plant protein not from meat sources but rather from plants — such as peas, lentils, beans, chia seeds, and almonds.
This is great news for families because plant-based proteins tend to be lower in calories and fats, yet higher in fiber and other nutrients.
Check out dairy-free alternatives
An example of plant-based proteins are dairy-free products — such as dairy-free cheese and yogurt.
Daiya is a great example of this. They have a Greek Yogurt Alternative that is dairy, gluten, and soy free. It's creamy in texture, delicious, and made from coconut cream. Each yogurt cup has 6 to 9 grams of plant-based protein. It's great if you're lactose intolerant, vegan, or just looking to eat healthier in general. It also comes in several fruit varieties, like blueberry. Plain and Vanilla flavors are coming this spring.
Choose everyday nutrition instead of constant diets
According to the CDC, one in five school-aged children is considered obese. And 66 percent of American adults are overweight or obese.
Everyday better nutrition can help with this problem, as well as portion control and regular exercise. At Simple Mom's Guide, we're advocates for creating a healthier lifestyle versus just dieting.
The latest research shows that many people who are overweight have tried multiple diets that haven't worked. We have to remember that being overweight comes with consequences – such as a higher risk for heart disease and diabetes.
Changing to a more vegetable and fruit-based diet with plant proteins, grains, and lower fats can be very helpful.
How to have good nutrition with the time crunch
It can be hard to have good nutrition with both parents working and everybody on the go. But some easy, helpful steps to take are to —
- stay away from junk food's empty calories
- eat whole foods with lots of nutrients
- even your drink choices matter
So, a great way to feel your best is to look for foods and beverages that work hard for your body.
Sunsweet Amaz!n Prune Juice is a good example. It's 100% juice, a good source of fiber with 3 grams of fiber per serving, and contains 5 essential vitamins and minerals. It also helps with digestive health, which is the foundation of good overall health. And you feel energized when you have good digestive health, which is a huge benefit.


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Fiscally-informed planning, design, and community engagement to cultivate strong neighborhoods.
Planning, Design, Communications
Learner, Ideation, Restorative, Individualization, Responsibility
M.S. Ecological Design: Conway School, 2015
B.A. Political Science: Anderson University (IN), 2011
A lot of the way I think about cities and neighborhoods is shaped by the diversity of places I lived while growing up (which I'm still in the process of doing, by the way)—from midwestern suburbs to capitals in El Salvador, Spain, and Egypt, and rural life in Massachusetts. I'm drawn to places where people naturally find connection and community, and I think it's important to observe, preserve, and learn from them. I'm lucky to work alongside people I admire and learn from on a daily basis.
Things I try to bring to the table (other than hummus) are: an outspokenness for making our communities more equitable, inclusive, and just; a knack for storytelling, listening, and asking good questions; a pretty good eye for design; a mild obsession with trees (WE LIVE IN TEXAS, PEOPLE, IS IT THAT MUCH TO ASK FOR A LITTLE SHADE); and occasional high fives. I sometimes get made fun of for stretching.
Jordan's unusual background (a grab bag of ecological design & planning, political science, and education) and easy-going personality make him a valuable team member for any project. At Verdunity, he's our content curator, graphic designer, editor, podcast host, conceptual site design specialist, assistant planner, and resident hispanohablante. He has planning and site design experience in North Texas and Massachusetts.
What do you do outside of work? I go for lots of walks (while listening to podcasts), I cook a lot (while listening to podcasts), I read a lot, I eat breakfast tacos whenever possible.
Favorite podcast? It's a tossup between Edge of Sports with Dave Zirin, Citations Needed, and Go Cultivate! (what, like you you wouldn't plug your own podcast here).
Music you put on while you're working? It's almost always hip hop, R&B, or jazz. Vince Staples, J Dilla, SZA, Frank Ocean, Kamasi Washington, Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, stuff like that.
One book (or more, if you must) you'd recommend that you've read in the last 2 years? Crime & Punishment. If you want a great graphic novel: Fun Home.
Favorite childhood breakfast cereal? There's a long answer to this question but this isn't the place for that. As a kid I never let myself get comfortable with a single breakfast cereal. I kept a nice rotation. I once made a definitive ranking of all breakfast cereals. I want to say Team Cheerios here because it was so tragically and deliciously short-lived. Hard not to love "3 delicious O's teamed up for one sweet crunch." The lesson of Team Cheerios is that good things don't last.


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What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease that attacks the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck called the thyroid. The thyroid is part of your endocrine system, which is the system that regulates hormones for growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things. As the thyroid gets attacked by the immune system, the body is put into a state of chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis which is a fancy term for hypothyroid. That means the body is not releasing enough of the thyroid hormone. There is no cure for an autoimmune disorder, but you can minimize the flare-ups and control the symptoms with medication.
How does it feel to have Hashimoto's?Everyone's symptoms may be different, but I can tell you what my experience with Hashimoto's has been. It started off with severe fatigue. When I say severe, I mean I could not get out of bed, and when I did I only barely managed to get to the couch and stay there for the remainder of the day. Unfortunately, no matter how much sleep I got, I couldn't feel rested. I was depressed, anxious, and irritable. I was not a good mother or wife before my diagnosis. I kept gaining weight, no matter what I did, which only increased my depression. I lost SO MUCH hair. I ended up cutting it off because it was a mess. I couldn't eat because most foods bothered me in one way or another and I felt like I had lost who I was. I didn't feel like Elyse anymore. Unfortunately, I even suffered a miscarriage because of it.
When was I diagnosed?In the summer of 2013 I learned of my third pregnancy. It was at that time I couldn't get out of bed and found myself a depressed heap of a person on the couch. When I told my first ob/gyn they blew me off. They told me I was tired because I had two other children and that I needed to make myself exercise and it would fix itself. Anyone with Hashis knows how ridiculous this sounds. I could not just make myself get off the couch. It was literally impossible to drag myself to do anything. I ended up switching ob/gyns because I felt ridiculed and judged. When I went to my new practice they immediately knew there was something wrong with my thyroid and had tests done. Honestly, Miles is a miracle. I should have miscarried him. During the entire pregnancy we were fighting battles with hypothyroid numbers and I never got them corrected during the pregnancy. At this point they had only diagnosed me with clinical hypothyroidism, but it was a step in the right direction. I lost much of my hair during the pregnancy and afterwards. (To be honest, it has only started to grow back this year) He was born in February 2014 and by September I had gained even more weight. I decided diet and exercise would fix the problem. I worked extremely hard and didn't cheat once for an entire month. Instead of losing weight, I gained more. I was so upset! It wasn't until the following summer that I had the diagnosis of Hashimoto's while going through a miscarriage. My cholesterol was rising and I felt miserable, but at least I had a diagnosis. Unfortunately, I ignored that diagnosis until this past spring when I decided I really need to figure out what this means and how I can support my body properly.
|How it feels.
What is the treatment of Hashimoto's?The standard treatment of Hashimoto's is to take a synthetic thyroid hormone replacement medication while getting your blood checked often. The blood checks to make sure the levels are in the correct brackets and to monitor antibody levels. Supplements are also suggested as well as diet changes to reduce the toxic load in your body. I will get more into the supplements and diet later this month.
Why did I get Hashimoto's?There are multiple factors that can lead to Hashimoto's, but there isn't a lot known about why autoimmune disorders happen. I may have been genetically predisposed to develop Hashimoto's. Having long and non-ending stress causes adrenal fatigue that can also be a factor. Having mononucleosis as a teen and multiple pregnancies could be a factor. Poor diet and exercise habits could be a factor. We don't know why exactly, but it happened and now all I can do is move forward.
What now?I hope to rekindle my joy in life by taking my health into my own hands. Along with supplements, diet, and exercise, I need to reduce the stress in my life. That is the hardest part, but if I can make time for myself to craft and be Elyse, that will aid in my stress reduction. I can't change the fact i have four children, but I can change how I react to their antics and that will reduce my stress.
So that is Hashimoto's in a nutshell and a little bit of how I have felt while dealing with this disease. I don't know exactly what "normal" feels like, but I do know what my normal should feel like and that is what I strive for every day. I hope you join me this month as I walk you through my world as a Hashimoto's patient.


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Lunch Break Sandwiches
Angus Burger 8.99
An 8 oz Angus patty topped with the cheese of your choice, lettuce and tomato between our toasted Kaiser roll.
Mushroom & Swiss Burger 9.59
A juicy half pound Angus burger topped with Swiss cheese, sautés mushrooms and a mouth watering beef demi-glace.
Blue Moon Burger 9.59
An Angus patty melted over with bleu cheese crumbles, mozzarella cheese, mayo and beer battered shoestring onions. served on a toasted Kaiser.
Prime Rib Sandwich 10.59
An 8oz cut of our juicy slow roasted prime rib laid atop a toasted hoagie. sided by horsey mayo and au jus.
Patty Melt 9.59
An 8 oz. Angus burger covered with fried onions, Swiss and American cheeses on 2 pieces of toasted marble rye.
Fish & Chips 9.49
Lightly beer battered cod, deep fried, and served with fries and malt vinegar.
Authentic Philly Cheese Steak 9.99
Straight out of Philly! A toasted hoagie filled with our thinly sliced rib eye. Topped with caramelized onions, green peppers, sautéed mushrooms and baked over with cheddar cheese sauce. Served with au jus.
Pulled Pork Po'Boy 9.99
Tender slow-cooked pork, smothered in our tangy BBQ sauce, covered with sliced red onion and coleslaw all within our signature-toasted hoagie. Sided by sweet potato fries.
Classic Reuben 9.49
A generous portion of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island between two slices of marble rye.
1001 Melt 9.49
Piles of grilled shaved turkey and ham topped with Swiss cheese, American cheese, caramelized onions and tomatoes between two pieces of grilled sourdough.
Baja Tuna Sandwich 11.99
A Cajun seasoned tuna steak, grilled and topped with pepper jack cheese and chipotle aioli. Served on a Kaiser.
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich 9.99
A fire-grilled chicken breast. Served on a Kaiser with fat-free tomato basil dressing, lettuce crown and seasoned tomato slice.
Wraps & More
Bacon Chicken Ranch Wrap 8.99
Juicy fried chicken strips, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce and diced tomato, all drizzled with a creamy ranch dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap 8.99
Lightly breaded chicken breast strips tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, wrapped in a flour tortilla with pepper jack, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing
Cajun Grilled Shrimp Wrap 12.49
Sautéed shrimp, chipotle aioli, spring greens, Pico de gallo and parmesan cheese. All wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Chicken Fajita Wrap 9.59
A fire grilled chicken breast wrapped in a flour tortilla with sautéed peppers, onions, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and pepper jack cheese.
Border Burrito 10.99
A large flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, chopped onion, shredded lettuce and diced tomato topped with Texas chili, cheddar cheese and sour cream. Includes a side of rice pilaf.
Pulled Pork Tacos 8.99
Two flour tortillas stuffed with juicy BBQ pulled pork, Pico and cheddar cheese. Includes our homemade coleslaw and baked beans on the side.
Chicken Kabob 9.99
Seasoned chicken breast surrounded by green and red peppers, onions and mushrooms served over a bed of wild rice. Includes 2 kabobs.
Shrimp Kabob 12.99
Cajun Tiger Shrimp surrounded by green and red peppers, onions and mushrooms served over a bed of Cajun rice. Includes 2 kabobs.


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LG Nexus 5 Antennas
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Replace the antenna cables that connect the motherboard to the charging daughter board in a Nexus 5.
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The fifth Google Nexus phone. Officially announced on October 31, 2013, it sports a 4.95" 1080p display, a 2.26 GHz Snapdragon processor, and LTE support. Powered by Android 4.4.2, KITKAT. Manufactured by LG.


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Full Review Lioncast LK30 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
You can find many mechanical keyboards on the market. However, which one helps you improve your game. You should definitely take a closer look at the Lioncast LK30. This high-profile keyboard brings you many advantages as a gamer. If you really want to play in the high-end sector, you should definitely use this keyboard.
The design of the Lioncast LK30
Ultimately, you can look forward to a very straightforward design with this keyboard. Externally, the Lioncast LK30 seems to be an ordinary keyboard, but if you look closer, you will discover many details. Finally, a gaming keyboard should bring with it some subtleness that can be of use to you.
The lighting comes to the foreground, which you can choose individually. This will give your keyboard its own look, even from the outside, and you may find that the keys very important to you when playing games. There are several LED modes available to choose.
These include, for example, "Equalizer" and "Breath," which you can choose. They may seem quite simple, but just this feature should make your keyboard appear in a special light. So, on occasion, work with these features to give your new keyboard a unique feel.
The mechanical technique
A mechanical keyboard comes with a special technique, used with the many buttons. Ultimately, the Lioncast LK30 is the Cherry Switch, also known as the Cherry MX Brown Switch, used in gaming keyboards for many years. By the way, they are decent and offer you a long lifespan. This allows more than 50 million keystrokes. You can look forward to a very durable product that will help you with your games for a long time.
The Macro Buttons
Many gaming keyboards have macro buttons. You can use them if you want to execute certain commands quickly and easily. You might need these actions more often. On the other hand, certain combinations executed much faster, as a simple keystroke is enough to perform the desired action on the screen and in the game.
You can choose four different modes for your macro buttons, which will further customize your game. Especially, if your game is fast, you should think about these functions. After all, the key could be here that determines a win or a lost game.
Included Palm Rest
The price of about 130 Euros is not exactly low for a keyboard. It's nice to see that Lioncast does not stop at the keyboard, but also gives you a palm rest on which your hands and can come to rest. This offers you a pleasant gaming experience without hurting your wrists and hands. The palm rest will help you here, so you can enjoy a relaxed game.
A gaming mode and anti-ghosting are included
For a great game, you do not want to carry out unwanted actions. For this purpose, the gaming mode of Lioncast is on-board. This will prevent you from accessing the Windows start page if you accidentally press the Windows key. This can happen in the heat of the moment and should not disturb you in – or out of the game. Because of this, you can override the Windows key in this mode.
In addition, you can also enjoy anti-ghosting. This means that none of your keystrokes missed when pressing multiple keys at once. Each input transmitted precisely and quickly and implemented in the game. You can look forward to a great gaming experience.
Conclusion: how good is the Lioncast?
The Lioncast LK30 has everything you need for hours of gaming. After all, the macro keys great if you use them smartly in the game. Furthermore, the price is fine with the palm rest in place. With more than 50 million keystrokes, you should be able to deal with this keyboard for a long time. In addition, the gaming mode prevents you from accidentally landing in the Windows menu as the Windows key is temporarily disabled. Therefore, nothing can go wrong here.


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Our Volunteers
Volunteers are significant members of our team. If you are interested in becoming an OHG volunteer, please contact our OHG Board member and Volunteer Coordinator Angela Nichter and sign up through the Golden App (link below). Here are brief descriptions of some of the volunteer opportunities available through OHG. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Although we strongly encourage new volunteers to fill out the Online Volunteer Form and Volunteer Release Form- OHG, a few hardcopies of the waiver will be available at the Information Booth at the Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisans Market and are on hand at the OHG Education Farm. Please help us reduce paper waste and save time! Please direct all questions and comments to Angela Nichter. Confirmation of volunteer opportunity must be set through our Volunteer Coordinator.


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Manufacturing Solutions
Fire Retardant grade beads of white in color & spherical in shape are expanded in continuous Pre-expander. After achieving desired density between 12-18 g/l, these beads are stored in silo to attain atmospheric condition and for block production.
The block size is of 3.0M long x 1.2M wide x 0.6M thick with a tolerance up to 30mm in plus. Here process takes place by fusion method which is created by vacuum & steam supply. Then blocks are cooled to atmospheric temperature by quenching it in cool water. Then blocks are stores under shelter for removal of moisture which can be achieved in a day.
Moisture free blocks are taken for EPS sheet cutting in straight form or in 2 dimensional shapes
Also Grey color EPS (NEOPOR) Polystyrene also can be produced in Jehan Factory facilities.
Welded Wire meshes are produced by feeding number of line wires & cross wires feed over line wire.
These wires are then welded by electrically sport welding method by using copper electrodes connected to high voltage power source. Wire mesh produced are in roll form in range of 25M to 250M depends on wire diameter & customer needs. With machine available in JEHAN factory, following type of materials can be welded.
- Mild Steel wires
- Galvanized Steel wires
- Stainless steel wires
Wire mesh available in wire diameter range from 0.5 mm to 6.0 mm and it is available in square shape of ½' x ½' to 8" x 8". It is also available in customized mesh openings of rectangular in shape. Also width of wire meshes available up to maximum of 3.0M
Wire Mesh produced in roll form also can be cut to length as sheet/panel as per customer requirement
Fire Retardant Thermal insulator expandable polystyrene is used in production of EVG technology 3D panels. It is covered with Galvanized steel wires on both sides and connected with Galvanized steel wire called Truss wire OR Diagonal wires. With state of art technology these diagonal wires are pierced through polystyrene with certain angle and welded by electrical spot welding method on both sides. With highly automated PLC control machine the dimensions are maintained very accurate.
3D panels are available with following specifications.
- Fire Retardant Expandable Polystyrene
- Density Range – 14 to 18 g/l
- EPS Color – White/Grey
- EPS thickness - 40 to 170 mm
- Steel wire for mesh – Galvanized
- Steel for Diagonal – Galvanized/Stainless steel
- Standard width – 1.2 M
- Standard height - Customized (Floor to slab height, in steps of 100cm i.e. 3.0, 3.1,...M)
These 3D panels can be designed and produced to achieve thermal transmittance value of 0.34 W/m².K. With Special EPS & Truss wire, thermal transmittance value can be achieved to 0.22 W/m².K
Benefits of 3D panel
- Low Carbon Solution
- Fast Construction
- Low Manpower Requirement
- Ideal For Volumetric Construction
- Cost Efficient Construction System
- Alternative Structural System
- Superior thermal insulation
- Higher value of recycled material
- Architects delight, can form any shape easily
- Monolithic structure, enhanced resistance to lateral forces
Chain link fence meshes are produced in Galvanized wire and Galvanized wire with PVC coat. It is available in roll forms. PVC coats confirm to color code of RAL6005. Aperture of mesh opening ranges from 25x25 to 60x60mm.
Other Solutions
Cable tray wire baskets are available with standard mesh opening of 100x50 mm in 3M length with either 25/30 mm edge openings. It is available in Pre-Galvanized wires & in Stainless steel wires. Cable tray wire basket can be supplied in Electro-Galvanized & Hot Dip galvanized finish.
Benefits of Cable tray wire basket are
- Free air circulation to reduce cable heat
- Easy identification & tracing
- Flexible & light weight design
- Fast & Simple installation method
- More strong with electrically spot welded
Cable trays are available in 4.0/5.0/6.0mm in wire diameter.
Shelving racks are available in welded mesh of standard opening with 100x50 mm in 1.2M width of edge bend to 50mm or in customized bending size. It is also available in pre-galvanized wires & in stainless steel wires. Shelving racks are available in wire diameter of 4.0/5.0/6.0 mm
Benefits of shelving racks in welded wire mesh
- Long life
- High Strength
- Easy to clean
- Useful in areas where fire prevention is important
- Does not block flow of water incase of fire
Coir Pith is the product from Coconut outer shell which has water holding capacity of 10 times to its mass, inherent with NPK, and ideal growth medium for soilless & insect free cultivation for all type of plants.
Coir imported with lowest EC and pH value is blended in our factory with minerals and natural organic manure. Such compost materials are manufactured under high quality control methods, maintaining pH value to 7 after blend. Coir compost is renewable and has longer life when mixed with soil for cultivation purposes.
Benefits of Coir Peat compost
- Water absorbent material
- Can hold 10 times of water to its weight by volume
- Absorption property of material saves water consumption
- Inherent p-k, helps plant growth
- Excellent alternate to peat moss, which depleting world over
- It is renewable energy
- Do not disintegrate in fast manner and stay in soil for longer period
- Insect free growth can be achieved
- Coir pith mixed with natural soil & organic manure increase growth rate by 60%
- It is alternate for cultivation soil
- It is light in weight
Hoarding fence (temporary boundary fence) is produced in our factory with highly equipped automated machines of Shearing & Bending machines. All joineries are done by Riveting method. Concrete blocks also casted in factory for this fence base requirement. It is available in standard size of 2.0 X 2.2 M. And it is available in half white colour. Also can be produced & supplied in Fanta/Blue/Green colour, based on customer requirement. Customized sizes also can be supplied.
Light weight steel fabrication work with conventional welding & cutting method. Product like frames, grills, barriers, handrails, Chequer plates and staircase are produced with highly experienced skilled persons. Finishing like painting, powder coating and galvanizing can be done.


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Can you believe Mother's Day is just around the corner? Join me for a fun afternoon stamping on candles for that little something special for your Mom. Why not add a card too.
Munchies provided, lots of fun!
Fee: $25 (Includes 2 candles, embellishments, and card with envelope)
April 30, 2011
RSVP by April 23
You can send payment to 2649 135 Ave, Edmonton, AB. Payment holds your spot and my classes do fill quickly. So be hurry to register!
Elegant Soiree Flip Scrapbook
Make an adorable Elegant Soiree Flip Scrapbook in celebration of National Scrapbook Month. This class includes all supplies, embellishments, everything to make this scrapbook.
Fee: $25
May 7, 2011
2649 135 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5A 3S3
Payment is due with registration and holds your spot (so I can order supplies and have it be here on time)
Register by April 23, 2011
Just Believe Accordian Scrapbook
This is just an absolutely beautiful and elegant scrapbook. Very vintage and very unique! This one takes some time but is definitely worth every minute and every penny. This will be my final class celebrating May's National Scrapbooking Month. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
May 28, 2011
Payment is due with registration (this is so I can order supplies and have them here on time)
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Crystal pendant - is currently on backorder. You may still purchase now though and we'll ship as soon as more become available.
The crystal pendant is a timeless simple jewlery. The chain is about 90 cm long and is made of stainless steel. A simple yet beautiful jewlery for all ages.
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Here is a directory summary of the newest 10 Africa Church websites recently submitted to the Christian Church websites directory.
Please consider a reciprocal link exchange to this International Christian Churches Directory from your websites!
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<a href="http://achurchesdirectory.com/" title="FREE Directory of Church Websites" > Churches Websites Directory </a>
And the link will display like this: International Christian Churches Directory
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Submit a Church website to the Christian Church Directory
Eglise De Reveil International Du Togo
Lome, Togo, Africa
Our church is a pentecostal movement with a vision of evangelising throughout Africa, Europe ,United States and the world. We also have outreach and prophetic and healing services. We preach regularly on a local radion station in Lome weekly.We also have vision to build health centers and schools also we are looking into Agriculture in order to improve peoples lives in order to alleviate poverty.
GAP Ministries
Uitenhage, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Sharing the love of Christ through prayer, evangelism and social action. In South Africa, for Africa
The Church in Westridge
Westridge, Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town, South Africa
We're a regular group of people who believe the same very important things. We are loved by the same God and saved by the same Saviour.
World Revival Crusades International
Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
It's time to seek the Lord
Church of God In Christ
Nakuru, Kenya, East Africa
Our commitment is to empower each believer for true ministry and furthering the kingdom of God.
Bible Christian Crusaders Mission
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, West Africa, Africa
A place where buried glories are resurrected and destinies are recovered.
Christ Revival Gospel Church
Benin Republic, West Africa
A nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating and increasing Christian through the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ . This Ministries help to provide free Bibles, Bible Tracts, free Gospel Tapes and other Christian materials to those who are hungry for the word of God. From the year 2003, we have had the privilege of providing free Christian materials to schools, hospitals, orphanage home, prison and ministries in the villages.
Global Faith Mission Ministries
Orange Grove, Johannesburg, South Africa
A charismatic bible church
New Covenant Bible Training Centre
Port Alfred, South Africa
Affordable Bible Training for Christian everyday living. Distance learning available.
Lambert Road Baptist Church
Morningside, Durban, South Africa
A gospel-centred, Bible-believing church in Morningside, Durban.


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Introduction about us:
Freaks of Joy is a lvl 18 guild, mix of friendly international players all over the world. We started right from the beginning and in the early days been a proud top 100 guild.
A few years ago , when the Chinese joined the top 100, we became a bit more casual, as we like to perform but it should remain relaxed. Now we ascertain that we receive all guild event prices. The average lvl in our guild level is around 300, where the highest are well over 400 and the lowest around 100.
We do have a Line group, where we post the latest news, helps building teams and giving advice in any sort of way, and having some fun chat.
Benefits of Joining us:
- EXP and Coins bonus.
- Easiness of finding any ally
- Being advised and helped by other players to clear stages and get achievements.
Our requirements:
- Active players, which are preferably Lvl 160 and above.
- Activity (able to achieve min points for guild events).
- Donation, but no entry fees or weekly donations. We just ensure we collect enough coins to level up.
- And finally being friendly and supportive, open to join line chat.
If you think you're qualified, and feel interested to join or have any question, do not hesitate to comment or pm me. You can as well send me a friend request to 13782859, or to our guild (1293), but let me know before doing that, so I can reserve you a spot knowing who you are.


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The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest level in about a month after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in North Canterbury left two people dead, triggered tsunami warnings and damaged buildings as far north as Wellington.
The kiwi fell to 70.88 US cents as at 8am in Wellington, from 71.26 cents in late New York trading on Friday. The trade-weighted index fell to 76.97 from 77.21.
The quake cut off the town of Hanmer Springs, cut power in centres including Kaikoura, blocked roads and closed office buildings in Wellington. PM John Key said Civil Defence officials are to meet at 9am this morning for an update of the damage, while traders at Bank of New Zealand and ANZ Bank said activities were disrupted at their Wellington headquarters. There have been some 50 aftershocks since the major quake at just after midnight.
"The kiwi was under pressure against the US dollar last week but this morning it is all about the earthquake," said Philip Borkin, senior economist at ANZ Bank New Zealand. "Until we get greater clarity I think the bias will remain to the downside." Until then, it wasn't clear if the latest quakes would have the economic impact of the Christchurch quakes or amount to a minor shutdown in Wellington, he said. "Markets don't like uncertainty."
The local currency fell to 75.54 yen from 75.99 yen on Friday in New York. It fell to 93.84 Australian cents from 94.35 cents and declined to 4.8235 yuan from 4.8521 yuan. The kiwi dropped to 56.21 British pence from 56.52 pence and slipped to 65.42 euro cents from 65.62 cents.


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In Denver Colorado, Vanessa Collier's funeral gained national attention that sparked controversy and protest. New Hope Ministry church, Pastor Rey Chavez and Collier's friends and family are at the center of this ordeal. There is a wide debate over what actually took place. We know that the funeral was moved from the church to a funeral home. People differ widely on the church's treatment of the Collier family and friends.
Some reports say the church made a request. The family wouldn't comply with request, and the family chose to move the funeral. Other reports say the church was much harsher in the ejection of this funeral.
It can be difficult to piece together the situation. Here are links to three articles on this situation: CNN, Denver Post, and Christian Post, but there is enough details to draw a conclusion.


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Loveland, CO
Interweave Yarn Fest
April 29 - May 3, 2020
Marketplace open April 30th, May 1st and 2nd
Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Hotel Conference Center & Spa
4705 Clydesdale Pkwy | Loveland, CO 80538
Click HERE for driving directions. Parking is FREE.
Explore your passion for fiber crafts, hone your skills, and enjoy one-on-one instruction with leading artists at Interweave Yarn Fest. This retreat-style experience gives you access to a huge range of workshops, a Marketplace stocked with fibers and tools from around the world, and many opportunities to form new friendships with other enthusiasts.
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Wednesday – Sunday | April 29-May 3, 2020
Get ready to advance your current skills or master a new fiber discipline with instruction from knowledgeable artists who are eager to help. Interweave Yarn Fest's workshops are immersive, and will challenge you to push your creative boundaries—all in an encouraging, fun environment. Learn from renowned instructors that will broaden your horizons!
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April 29, May 1 & 2, 2020
10:00am – 6:00pm
When you shop the marketplace, you will discover aisles lined with high end fibers, yarns, and tools for knitting, spinning, weaving, crochet, and more. . . Plus, find handmade gifts for your friends and family (and yourself), all under one roof!
The Marketplace is a fiber artist's dream come true. Not only will you find all you need to get creative, but you'll discover new tools and techniques from our talented and knowledgeable exhibitors.
Very special thanks to our Sponsors
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Why stay at the Embassy Suites?
Many of our participants tell us that the Embassy Suites is their favorite hotel to stay at for an event! Besides friendly staff and on-site restaurant, the Embassy Suites offers guests a complimentary Sip & Stitch every evening, including snacks, soft drinks, and a limited open bar. Yarn Fest attendees love to gather in cozy nooks in the lobby with friends old and new.
Take a break from your day-to-day routine and stay at our host hotel. Once you arrive, you're there for the duration – no household to keep on schedule, no interruptions from work or family. Staying at a host hotel makes your Yarn Fest experience a mini-vacation, all for YOU!
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I have been working at MHHS since 2013, primarily in the Math department. I am extremely passionate about mathematics, and pride myself on my ability to make math relative to all my students. I am currently teaching Math 10C, Prep, 10AP, 20-1, 30-3, and 30-1.
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Technological change is both inevitable and a constantly evolving influence on business, but the rapid pace of technical innovation over the last few years has ushered in an era of unprecedented transformation. As digitalisation continues to disrupt by providing new revenue and value-producing opportunities, organisations are being forced to rethink and redefine their underlying business models.NetSuite recently joined forces with IDG Communications to gather together some of Australia's leading CIO and CFO professionals to find out how their businesses are responding to disruption, the inherent opportunities it brings, the impact on their roles and what role cloud computing plays in this process. This white paper shares some of the key experiences of participating businesses from a wide range of industries within Australia, including retail, government, tourism and professional services.
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"Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have Immortal longings in me."
Many people have a very clear path in life, one that involves, first and foremost, securing a good livelihood, in order to find a good mate, with whom to have a few children, all of whom, they hope, will continue along this path as their parents and their parents and their parents before them. Yet every once in a while, for some mysterious reason, something goes horribly wrong, and one of these children may turn out to be gay, or, heaven forbid, philosophical. This is such a huge problem for so many normal people, and by "normal" I mean most of the breeding segment of the population, because the main force that has directed the entirety of their own lives and thought processes is none other than the basic genetic procreative urge. One might say it's the true law of the jungle, absolutely binding for the very smallest all the way up to the very largest, yet this is a law that we alone, along with some of our closest cousins, seem to be able to intentionally break.
The truth is that a lot of people would say that I'm basically defective, but that's primarily because these people see all things from their far more common biological evolutionary standpoint which I just described above, and, basically, I don't. Contrary to what they may see, I don't think that I'm a broken machine, although I can understand how one might think so, thanks to this fundamental and often intractable difference in perspective. You see, I don't think that I'm a broken machine; rather I believe myself to be nothing less than the very thing that "broke" it.
It appears to me that most people, almost all of them really, are actually little more than machines programmed by genetic instinct to do what must be done in order to replicate their bodies, all so that, in this small and superficial way, they will survive. However, at this point in my life, I've become undeniably aware that I'm not the machine body that generated me, the shell that I somehow sprang to life inside, not mostly anyway. Because of this singular and distinct self-awareness I feel that I must strive to transcend the dictates of what one might call my "hardware," because, when it all comes down to it, I'm much more a creature of software anyway.
This Gnostic dichotomy is the best means I have with which to articulate what it is to be a Djinni. I am the sum of all my deepest held beliefs; I'm the ghost in the machine, the spirit in the flesh, the mind over the matter, the force that shapes the form, and, of course, the Djinni in the bottle; I am one big idea, complicated by the places where I've failed to resolve all of this idea's various internal conflicts and merely apparent contradictions, but all of this simply means that, if I'm ever going to "reproduce," it's going to be through the replication of this idea's constituent parts, and not via the perpetuation my body's pathetic genetic codes.
To put this yet another way, the call of my memetic legacy, if you're familiar with the concept of memes, completely trumps the bland demands of my genetic one. Therefore I absolutely must continue to create my art, in one form or another, the more enduring the better, in order to survive, not only as an enduring resident within this body, but in all of the other forms that I might force myself inside. I know, without a doubt, that this is the truth of me. Even if most people can't really understand where I'm coming from half the time, I don't have to feel bad about this difference of perspective, and I probably won't get terribly confused about whether I'm living my life the right way or not when compared to most other people. This is because I've worked very hard at understanding this one important point very, very, well, and, now, I really get it. I know and understand, on a deep philosophical level, exactly how and why I'm so different than most other people, and I'm grateful for this understanding, because most people suffer a great deal without it; in direct proportion, in fact, to the degree of spirit that they're unfortunate enough to be saddled with inside.
To be perfectly honest I think I owe a lot of credit for my spiritual development to my first true love; a girl who, due to internal conflicts of her own, continuously turned my genetic imperatives back against me. I know that many women do something a bit like this to nearly all other men anyway, but in that case it's more of a game designed to ensure that they each end up with the best possible mate. This game is just that, a game, one which eventually, for the good of both players, has to be won by someone. Yet this girl, in my opinion, had something truly special in her, which, for many, many, years, resisted the mating impulse like no other, and thanks to her, I came to feel those "other parts" of myself grow stronger and more undeniable throughout every difficult moment of this long and painful romance. I actually think that, early on, I made her my one and only true love in a large part because I knew that she'd never really give in; her dysfunction and autonomy encouraged my own dysfunction and autonomy as nothing else could. This, more than any other single thing, forged me into all that I am today.
Now that she's truly left me, I'm sort of curious to see which of us, if any, will backslide into procreation, since I know that we each relied on the other to support the détente under which we managed not only to come into being as we currently are but also to stay on fire for all of these years. Perhaps, without the other, neither of us will prove to be better than our genetic drives for very much longer; or perhaps it was only one of us, all that time, who was truly the "restless spirit," and the other will soon abandon all art and simply settle down into domestic bliss; but perhaps, and this is my sincerest hope, we've each forged the other into a rare and inextinguishable demiurgic force, one that, henceforth, has little choice but to breed an endless line of lesser spirits like itself, as well as countless other new and fantastic dreams; for primordial beings, such as we may now prove to be, can never truly die.