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What Makes RMFC Unique?
Here is a Top 10 List:
1. Experience – Over 20 years experience in South Dakota and Colorado Fertility Medicine.
2. Success – Very high success rates!
3. Top Doctors – Dr. Smith named Top Doctor by Vitals.com, Health Tap and Patient's Choice. Lab Director Dr. Oscar Perez, PhD, was the first Reproductive Embryologist Certified for Human Embryo Biopsy.
4. Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology – The only IVF program in South Denver that every physician performing Denver IVF on site is board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
5. Personalized care – Smaller program with personal attention. You actually see the doctor and nurse at your visits, NOT the ultrasound tech only.
6. Insurance – Accept Most Major Insurances.
7. Billing – We bill your Insurance so you don't have to.
8. Access – Great location – right off E-470 and Parker Road, close to I-25
9. Costs – Treatment packages for IUI, and IVF.
10. Options – No IVF "hard sell". If you are not ready for IVF, then RMFC has other excellent options.
The journey through infertility is an emotional one, especially if the journey has been difficult. Not understanding what the future may hold, how much fertility treatments may cost and whether or not you will be successful, makes the path to parenthood more complex.
At Rocky Mountain Fertility Center we guarantee to listen. Our team will talk to you about your unique challenges to become a parent and provide you with the highest level of care which is instrumental to the success of starting your family.
We guarantee that we will explain your best options, the success rates and costs involved with your South Dakota or Colorado fertility care. We will also explain the possible "bumps along the way" during your treatment which may make treatment less successful. You will never feel pressured to choose a treatment option that may be too expensive or invasive, as you pursue your dream of having a child. We will guide you on your journey from infertility to family.
By the time you walk through the door of Rocky Mountain Fertility Center and meet our dedicated team we understand that you have been struggling to have a child for some time. For those who have had a long journey already or are just starting out on this journey we offer hope as you build your family.
With offices in Parker, Colorado and Rapid City, South Dakota, Rocky Mountain Fertility Center is a medical practice specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in a warm and friendly environment. We offer a full service fertility center with an on site IVF lab and andrology lab.
Founded on the principles of high success rates, cutting edge technology and personalized attention we guarantee to give you the high quality care you deserve. Although all fertility centers have access to the same advanced technology, not all fertility centers are the same. At Rocky Mountain Fertility Center the care you receive is personalized.
Our nurses, embryologists and administrative team are devoted to the practice of treating couples or individuals needing assistance with their fertility. A critical factor in your success is the experience of the team. At Rocky Mountain Fertility Center we have taken great care to bring together an experienced team of health providers to our Denver fertility clinic.


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It is also something that Pope Francis has talked about. Last year, one of his monthly prayer intentions was for the elimination of the global arms trade. He said this:
This situation, with its lights and shadows, ought to make us all fully aware that we are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the "culture of death" and the "culture of life". We find ourselves not only "faced with" but necessarily "in the midst of" this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing to be unconditionally pro-life. (Evangelium Vitae 28)
The arms trade has been denounced repeatedly by the Holy Fathers and the Holy See and our Bishops. But it's not just an international problem. Over 27 million guns were sold in the United States in 2016 -- enough for just about every single person in both New York and New Jersey to own one. That is ridiculous. There is no justification for such an arms trade in the United States, and it must be stopped by legislation restricting gun ownership and gun availability.
It is an absurd contradiction to speak of peace, to negotiate peace, and at the same time, promote or permit the arms trade. Is this war or that war really a war to solve problems or is it a commercial war for selling weapons in illegal trade and so that the merchants of death get rich? Let us put an end to this situation. Let us pray all together that national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade which victimizes so many innocent people.
We don't know what darkness lurked in the heart of the young man who killed all those children in Florida, any more than we know the darkness that lives within each one of us. But we do know that we have a duty to the common good to stop wringing our hands and pretending that we don't know how to reduce gun violence. We do, but our political classes lack the courage to do it.
I am writing you a new commandment, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. He who says he is in the light and hates his brother is in the darkness still. He who loves his brother abides in the light, and in it there is no cause for stumbling. But he who hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. (1 John 2:8-11)


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2016-05-09 · By Editor
Friday, the Long Beach Water Department announces a pilot partnership with WaterSmart Software, a customer engagement platform for water utilities. Long Beach joins more than 50 municipalities around the country by adopting WaterSmart's customer engagement solution to boost water use efficiency and deepen relationships with their customers.
"Long Beach prides itself on finding innovative ways to help our customers save water. We found that using new technologies like WaterSmart to engage our customers is critical in meeting water use efficiency goals and reducing operational costs," said Matthew Lyons, Director of Planning and Conservation for the Long Beach Water Department. "We're excited to work with WaterSmart to help our residents better understand their water consumption, take action, and save water and money."
The pilot program involves a randomly selected group of single-family residential customers that receive quarterly water usage reports that highlight rebate programs and recommended actions for saving water and money. Each customer receives a unique report customized to the resident's household, including a graphical display of their recent water-use history and how their water use compares to other similar households.
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Popular usage of "idolatry" tends to cast the word as negative, and if it's a religious usage, negative for some. We might compare it to misguided worship, with relation to stalking or obsession. The idol in question here is not under threat of such things from devotees, but is at the epicenter of that same culture. This episode is about the illusion and falseness of hope, of images and well, ghosts.
The shift from complex to stand alone, following the Laughing Man's first act, may be jarring, but this is because the show's plot is ankled in being an adaptation. The story can only stray so far, and showrunner Kenji Kamiyama takes nods from Shirow, but primarily Oshii, particularly in 2nd Gig. Better plotting would've meant for the creation of more original stories, but the existing pieces from the manga are adapted to the Laughing Man arc — these pieces were not designed to do so, and have only accidental thematic relevance. Of course, Ghost in the Shell is Ghost in the Shell, and we've been fortunate that up until Arise, every entry (barring, arguably, the manga) has been overwhelmingly deliberately designed. So even this, an early stand alone episode, has something to say consistent with the overall thesis.
The Major is staked out at an airport and spying on one Marcelo Jarti, Genoma People's Army Advisor and something of a legend in the flesh. The Major has a Behavior Specialist on hand, and this fellow confirms it is the man with the walking pattern that indicates prosthetic legs, and arm scratching, which may be phantom limb syndrome. He isn't just flesh, clearly, but although parts of his body have been replaced, it's his spirit that's the most important: apparently he's survived an assassination by unknown assailants in a hotel, and so he continues to do as he does, staying a simple soldier, never a politician. He's an undying hero.
Section 9, or Batou, is convinced that he's using lookalikes, and six lookalikes to be specific — all dead. Togusa tails him as the team learns that Jarti's visited Japan twelve times, but the Foreign Affairs Section 1 hasn't been able to figure out why. They hand the case off to Section 9, who rule out drug trafficking right away. They work so fast. Of course, the Minister of Foreign Affairs is involved, so they have to work very carefully.
Jarti arrives at the Newport hotel, and not soon after, Togusa shows up as well. Section 9 heads out there. Batou takes a Tachikoma down from the VTOL and uses thermal vision to spy on Jarti. He's drawn a crowd. The Major 'borrows' the eyes of a maid robot, assures Batou she'll be careful with the threat of back-hacking. She sees a mystery man, Gondo Kanekichi, who's yakuza. This fellow is the virtual lynchpin of his organization, and it could be trouble that he's meeting with Jarti.
The police arrive to have a chat with him, but they're intercepted by a mute giant, a less visually interesting precursor to the crab-man in Innocence. This giant brutalizes a few cops and is shot to death — a stray hits the maid robot and the Major loses her eyes. These police turn out to be undercover narcotics detectives. The Chief orders the Major to not allow them to take Jarti, lest things get messy. So the Major drops in to the tune of "Run Rabbit Junk," Stand Alone Complex's go-to action theme.
Jarti and Gondo escape but tell their android escorts to stay behind and deal with the cops. Rabbit keeps running as the Major karates these two out, and Togusa goes after the men. Gondo is quite scared — for a yakuza kingpin, he spooks pretty easily.
Fear not, because Jarti's pretty slick, and loses Togusa. Section 9 looks at Kanekichi-owned properties where they might hide out. During the last five years, Jarti's stayed at this warehouse. Easy enough. The Major and Batou quickly follow up and run point while Togusa catches up. The Major does some sweet jumps, continuing to show off her physical abilities in celebrated cyber-flipping tradition.
Batou grabs a peeing, miserable Gondo in one of the show's more deliberate moments of intentional comedy. Usually Ghost in the Shell humor is high-pitched and blue, but here Batou gets to stretch his face out and remind us that while short-tempered, Mr. Boat is one of the more human on the squad, along with Togusa the family man and Ishikawa the wise, Freamon-esque investigator. One can divide Section 9 along a number of categories, and in this one, Pazu, Saito, and the Major form a group as the stoic, dangerous-looking badasses. One wonders what their social lives are like, beyond gay nurses and expeditions to Africa.
Togusa believes he's got Jarti, and the Major also has a visual. She's getting static over the comm., but is able to coordinate with Togusa to grab the guy. Togusa confronts him, but simultaneously, Jarti takes the Major by surprise. This is the reveal of the two Jartis — Togusa shoots his as the Major finds a better karate opponent.
She gives him a pretty vicious kick, putting him right out, but another Jarti appears and grabs her from behind. He chokes her, which is probably more like attempting to crush her spine or collapse her throat or something that would kill a cyborg, but she turns the tables and wallops him in the face.
The Major, Togusa, and even Batou all have their Jarti in custody. The Major goes on to discover the clone room, with a line of Jartis hooked up to machines, in pods. At the end of the room is a ghost dubbing device.
This is a global scandal, but because the replications believe they're the genuine article, Section 9 won't declassify this case. They decide that the Kanekichi didn't want bad blood with their connection in South America, as the original Jarti had died while in Japan. So they copied him, but Batou doesn't follow. The Major gets it — he's their immortal hero. Even the illusion can keep dreams alive as the fake flies back to his home country.
We can make a quick connection here to Pat Tillman or Jessica Lynch, the latter being the soldier who allegedly unloaded her entire clip before being captured by enemy forces — went down fighting. Later, Lynch herself would refute the claim, which was first published in a story by specialist paper the Military Times. She told Newsweek that she "didn't even get a shot off," and was actually immobilized due to the rocket-propelled grenade that struck her Humvee and caused the driver to crash.
This mythmaking confused her and also minimizes the actual valor on the part of herself and her team — indeed, there's a great sensationalizing of battlefield realities, these episodes that are repackaged and sold to the American public. A female soldier war hero is a story too fantastic to ignore. It's telling that while Jessica Lynch's narrative was widespread, a contemporary and near-identical incident made no waves. Shoshana Johnson served in the same company as Lynch, and was also captured (but was actually able to put up a fight), but she didn't get nearly the same disability pay, never mind a TV movie on NBC. Common wisdom and public relations hold that a white face is better than a black one.
Ethics be damned, be it truth or racial inclusion, because the temptation of propaganda is too much for some. Selling wars became especially difficult during Vietnam, and everybody loves a hero. The question that the Lynch fiasco and that this episode brings up is whether or not there truly is heroism, or if it's just an illusion.
With Lynch, the Pentagon decided made an interpretation of orchestrated tragedy and matched it to Hollywood invention to compare. Actual heroism, whether Lynch's or Johnson's, isn't enough, because the American masses are an amorphous and temperamental audience. The South American country in Ghost in the Shell is better not knowing the violent and convoluted backstory to their beloved Jarti.
Heroism is more subjective than we might think. But for the most part, they know what sells. So when it becomes currency, it becomes a mission to uphold, which can lead to conspiracy. In the business of heroes there are villains, so long as it's war, and in the technologically advanced future of Ghost in the Shell, we can literalize this idea with the series' introduction of ghost dubbing.


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I made several different background papers over the last few months and somebody said they were needing one, so I decided it'd be best to pack up everything and offer it to you all. They're all tagger sized. The image above is a pack of 4 greyscaled animal patterned papers and 4 colored (pink, purple. red and turquoise) papers, which you can find in stores that I sell my CU stuff at.
Below is the preview of the freebie I have for you. It's a greyscaled seamless animal print paper with a red one too. You can download your copy of this file HERE. Do not claim as your own, do not reoffer or share, just direct people who'd like this also right here to the blog post to download it for themselves, please.
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- Kara said...
Thanks so much Lucy! Love the paper!!!! :)
- February 22, 2013 at 10:23 AM
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Thanks for sharing!!
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- March 1, 2013 at 8:36 AM
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Thanks hun
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Wide-Format UV Inkjet Printer
December 10, 2008
New print profiles and modes, new alignments and calibrations, and software upgrades have all come to Gerber's Solara ion UV inkjet printer. The new profiles will give users more media choices, and they'll also be able to select from two new uni-directional print modes: two-pass uni-directional and four-pass uni-directional. The new alignments and calibration procedures are available as part of the Solara ion firmware Revision B within Gerber's online software library, GERBERnet. This revision includes a new lamp-delay feature, designed to eliminate lamp warm-up delays during production printing. The Onyx 7.2 upgrade, for those who use that software with their printers, offers enhanced dot pattern, a new error diffusion dot pattern designed to produce finer, smoother output in flesh tones, solid fills, and other areas. Version 7.2 also features dynamic ink-separation technology, engineered to maximize the use of the Solara ion's inks while still maintaining accurate grey and spot color. Gerber Scientific Products, 83 Gerber Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074, 860-643-1515, 800-433-4186, fax: 860-648-8360, Web: www.gspinc.com.
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About us
Naji Makhoul & Sons Ltd is a private organization that has a legal registration in Israel, its offices and warehouses are located in the North (Galilee Area).
The company has been established since 1983 after dealing in private businesses along 100 years.
Among other activities, the company is a leader in Sorting, cleaning & trading agriculture fresh products; i.e. seeds, wheat, peas etc.
In Addition to the local commerce activities, the organization is an exporter since the end of 1980s to both main markets in the world; Europe & the United States of America.
Furthermore, we import several kinds of seeds & nuts from the global markets for local commerce.
Our main customers are Traders, Roasters and Food-Industrials.
We concern, worry take-care of our local products starting with supervising the activities of planting, during the growing period and the harvest; Continuing with sorting and packing by our own modern machinery.
Moreover, Naji Makhoul & Sons Ltd has its own best and modern building & rooms for storing its products during the agriculture year as prefabricated buildings, cooling rooms etc. taking care in storing and fumigating in the best ways in order to keep having the best quality of our products.
The company employs about 50 workers, 15% of them deals with taking care of the operation management in order to get the best results required of the local products.
Our main local products are: sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, chickpeas (different types), wheat "durum" (for pasta), popcorn seeds etc.
Quality management standards of ISO 9001:2008 are applied on our business in specific activities of cleaning, sorting, packing, storing & trading. The applied standards are also authorized by the International Certification Network "IQ-Net Association".
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Every day, it seems, there's news that this vegetable or that fruit possesses special health-promoting properties. Recently, herbs have taken center stage: Research has shown that many fresh herbs are even higher in disease-fighting antioxidants than powerhouses like blueberries. The study measured the antioxidant activity of 27 culinary herbs and 12 medicinal herbs. As you might expect, the medicinal herbs showed significant levels of antioxidants*. Surprisingly, however, the culinary herbs had even higher levels. Oregano led the pack, with 3 to 20 times more antioxidant content than the other herbs tested; other good sources include dill, thyme, rosemary, and peppermint.
Research also showed that fresh herbs were better than dried herbs with respect to antioxidant levels. So, if the taste of freshly harvested herbs isn't enough incentive to start an herb garden, adding their health benefits should clinch it!
Grow Your Own
Set aside part of your vegetable garden for perennial herbs, such as oregano, thyme, and sage. Just remember not to rototill that area in the spring. Annual herbs are easier to incorporate into an existing garden; just interplant herbs like basil and dill among the vegetables. Not only will you get a harvest of fresh herbs, you'll also benefit from herbs' propensity for attracting beneficial insects.
Many herbs are beautiful and fit right into an ornamental bed. Combine purple sage with orange cosmos, or use low-growing thyme as a ground cover between perennials. Perennial chives are easy to grow, and they readily self-sow. Their spiky leaves provide a nice contrast with broad-leaved perennials such as coral bells. And emerald green curly parsley looks great with everything. (It must be attractive ? it's the universal garnish!)
One caveat: Mint plants can be invasive; prevent them from taking over garden beds by planting them in containers.
Windowsill Herbs
Many herbs can be grown on a windowsill. Root cuttings of perennial herbs like sage and rosemary to bring indoors for the winter, and pot up small divisions of oregano and marjoram. Most annual herbs are best started from seed, including basil and dill. For best results, provide supplemental light for your indoor garden during the short winter days; a fluorescent fixture set so the light is just a few inches above the tops of the plants is ideal. Make successive plantings of annual herbs for winter-long harvest.
In the Kitchen
Let freshly harvested herbs take the place of artificial flavors and excess salt. Experiment with herbs in soups and stews, sprinkle on steamed vegetables, mix into vegetable purees, and add to homemade bread. Combine herbs with richly hued vegetables like sweet potatoes, winter squash, kale, and spinach for a double punch: deeply pigmented vegetables also tend to be high in antioxidants. Some traditional Thanksgiving foods are high in antioxidants, including cranberries and sweet potatoes. Add some fresh herbs and boost their health-promoting characteristics.
Staying Current
It's mind-boggling to try to keep up with all the latest news on health and nutrition. Fortunately, most of the health recommendations follow a pattern: eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and, now, herbs. This is not exactly a hardship, especially for us gardeners. A Web search on the subject of antioxidants yields literally hundreds of sites (many of which are trying to sell you the latest and greatest supplements). It pays to note the source of the information and look at the "fine print." For example, in the study cited above, oregano is said to have four times more antioxidants per gram than blueberries. While that sounds impressive at first, consider just how much fresh oregano you're willing to munch. I'm more inclined to eat the larger amount of blueberries at a sitting!
*Antioxidants are a group of compounds that researchers believe help prevent cancer, heart disease, and stroke. They do this by destroying free radicals, which are charged molecules generated by a variety of sources, including smoking and exposure to pesticides. The results of the study were published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, November, 2001.


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Snapchat's market value has dropped almost $1 billion, after Rihanna criticised the social media platform for making light of domestic violence.
Earlier this week, the pop star hit out at the company for an advert that encouraged users to either 'Slap Rihanna' or 'Punch Chris Brown'.
The ad was met by a huge backlash among users, with Rihanna responding by slamming the app via her Instagram story. She accused the service of "[spending] money to animate something that would intentionally bring shame to domestic violence victims."
Snapchat then issued an apology, saying that the advert "is disgusting and never should have appeared on our service".
Now, CNN has pointed out that the controversy has led to a 6 percent dip in the company's stock – wiping off around $800 million from its market value (as of Friday, March 16).
Last month, Kylie Jenner also highlighted the impact a high-profile celebrity's influence can have on a company. The reality star's criticism of Snapchat's controversial redesign erased $1.3 billion from the app's market value.
Kim Kardashian's half-sister had tweeted to her 24.5 million followers: "sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore? Or is it just me… ugh this is so sad".
Meanwhile, Snapchat said in a statement that they are "investigating how [the advert] happened so that we can make sure it never happens again."
Others to lend their voice to the criticism included US activist Brittany Packnett and Chelsea Clinton.


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The President shoots and kills his wife on live TV while giving a speech to the nation. But…there is more to it than meets the eye. Way more!
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You are guessing who is behind it all, and which character is good/bad…or both…and who can be trusted.
Be prepared for a lot of surprises!
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text: Steps to becoming a Baycrest volunteer Volunteers of all ages are welcome at Baycrest! Just a few hours of your time can make a significant difference in the lives of clients. Before you apply: Volunteers must be 13 years of age or older to volunteer without a guardian. A time commitment is required. A good command of the English language is required. Fluency in a second language like Yiddish, Russian, Hebrew, Polish, or Cantonese is always helpful. Preparing your application: Follow the steps below to begin your journey as a Baycrest volunteer. Step 1: Learn about Baycrest and sign up for an orientation! Attend the Baycrest Volunteer Orientation. To reserve your spot, please sign up online here or contact the Volunteer Services Department directly via phone or email. Complete eLearning courses. Instructions and log-in ID will be emailed to you upon completion of orientation. Step 2: Tell us about yourself and download the forms! Fill out the volunteer application form If you and your pet are interested in volunteering for our Pet Therapy program, please fill out the application for Pet Therapy Volunteers Obtain a signed reference form Please note: references cannot come from a family member Step 3: Complete the safety screening process here! To help keep our staff, volunteers, and clients safe, all Baycrest volunteers must be screened appropriately. If you have any questions or concerns about our safety screening process, please contact us via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. Complete the Two Step Test for Tuberculosis. This can be done free-of-charge at Baycrest. Call or email the Volunteer Services Department to book an appointment. A parent/guardian signature is required for volunteers under the age of 16. If you are 18 years of age or older, you must obtain a vulnerable sector screening by a police force in your region of residence. Information and paperwork will be received at orientation. Proof of a Tetanus shot within the last 10 years For year-round volunteers only: if you will be volunteering during flu season (December 1 through April 1), you must provide proof of a flu shot. You can get the flu shot free-of-charge at Baycrest. Once you have completed the steps above, contact the Volunteer Services Department to book an interview. Please remember to bring all of your paperwork to your interview - if you do not, it will be rescheduled. Please note that Baycrest reserves the right to refuse volunteers.


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|Original Concept and Design:
|Justin Achilli, Richard Thomas, Chuck Wendig
|Martin Henley, Howard Wood Ingham, Mike Lee, Mike McFarland, John Newman, Travis Stout, Stewart Wilson
|Chuck Wendig
|Art Direction and Design:
|Mike Chaney
|Creative Director:
|Richard Thomas
|Production Manager:
|matt milberger
|Eric Rose, Aaron Acevedo, Jim DiBartolo, Jim Pavelec, Dugnation, Avery Butterworth, Juan Antonio Serrano Garcia, Brian Leblanc, Matt Kolbek, James Stowe
|Cover Artist:
|Chad Michael Ward
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Spirit Slayers is a sourcebook for Hunter: The Vigil. This book focuses on hunters who pursue the creatures tied into the spirit world, particularly werewolves and ghosts.
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From the Onyx Path catalog:
- Hunting Under the Full Moon
- The night is full of beasts — beasts that walk as men and women, that prey on those who stray from the herd, that hunger for blood and flesh when the moon rises. We will not be the sheep to these wolves. We will hunt the wolves ourselves.
- A Chronicle Book for Hunter: The Vigil™
- A Hunter's look at shapeshifters: those who form lunatic tribes, those who steal their power from the Devil or from animal skins, those who become infected or cursed. This book also looks at spirits from a hunter's perspective.
- Three new compacts and one new conspiracy: the confederation of spirit cults known as Les Mystéres.
- New tools in the hunter's arsenal for hunting shapeshifters and spirits, and rules provided to create both powerful hunter protagonists and frightening werewolf antagonists.
- Hunting Ground: Philadelphia takes a look at the hunter-werewolf struggle that has been going on in the City of Brotherly Love since the Revolutionary War and before.
Gut Feelings Edit
Short story.
Introduction Edit
Chapter One: The Untamed Storm Edit
Mythological origins of those known as "skinchangers" and how they connect to modern day hunters and the writings of past hunters on werewolves and their kin, along with story hooks in each section.
Siesta en la Puebla Luna y Sol Edit
Short story.
Chapter Two: Sheep's Clothing Edit
The established compacts and conspiracies' views on werewolves and spirits. Three new compacts (the Bear Lodge, the Illuminated Brotherhood, and the Talbot Group) and one new conspiracy, Les Mystères are included.
Stories My Uncle Don Told Me Edit
Short story.
Chapter Three: Silver Bullets Edit
New Tactics, Merits, equipment, Endowments, and the powers of the werewolf and spirit unveiled.
Birthright Edit
Short story.
Chapter Four: Moonstruck Edit
Themes and ideas for werewolf-based campaigns, more information on werewolf society, and the final part of the city-based campaign, Hunting Ground: Philadelphia.
Background Information Edit
The first chapter notes using Werewolf: The Forsaken as a reference for enemy creation.
Memorable Quotes Edit
Characters Edit
Terminology Edit
Cell, Compact, Conspiracy, Endowment, Hunter (CofD)
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- The US government is suing United Airlines for allegedly failing to stop one of its pilots from posting explicit photos of a flight attendant online, and creating a hostile work environment of sexual harassment.
- The pilot pled guilty in 2016 to internet stalking.
- Now the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission wants United to pay damages to the attendant and make reforms against sexual harassment.
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Federal authorities are suing United Airlines, claiming to company failed to stop one of its pilots from posting explicit photos of a flight attendant online and subjecting her to "a hostile work environment of sexual harassment over a multi-year period."
According to the lawsuit, filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), pilot Mark Joseph Uhlenbrock frequently posted sexually explicit images of the unnamed attendant on different sites. The pilot allegedly referenced the attendant's name, home airport, and airline's slogan "Fly the Friendly Skies" in some of those posts.
The lawsuit also alleges that other United employees saw the posts, which adversely affected the attendant's work environment.
In 2016, Uhlenbrock pled guilty to internet stalking and was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. According to a statement from the U.S. attorney's office in the Western District of Texas, Uhlenbrock — who had previously been in a relationship with the flight attendant — admitted "he caused substantial emotional distress to his female victim by posting nude photographs of her on the internet."
The new EEOC lawsuit accuses United of failing "to prevent and correct the pilot's behavior, even after the flight attendant made numerous complaints and provided substantial evidence to support her complaints," the EEOC said in a statement.
United told INSIDER it plans to defend itself against the EEOC's suit.
"We have reviewed the allegations in the complaint and disagree with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's description of the situation," United said in a statement. "United does not tolerate sexual harassment in the workplace and will vigorously defend against this case."
The lawsuit asks the court to order United to provide the flight attendant with compensation, and to carry out reforms that would eradicate sexual harassment in the workplace.
"Employers have an obligation to take steps to stop sexual harassment in the workplace when they learn it is occurring through cyber-bullying via the internet and social media," Philip Moss, a trial attorney in the EEOC's San Antonio Field Office, said in a statement. "When employers fail to take action, they fail their workers and enable the harassment to continue."
The suit against United is one of seven lawsuits against sexual harassment in the workplace that the EEOC announced Wednesday. The EEOC is one of the few federal agencies being led by an Obama appointee, Victoria Lipnic, since President Trump hasn't appointed a new chairperson.
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Crowds gather to view agriculture, natural resources exhibits at superhero-themed Ag Day
One of the warmest Ag Day celebrations on record was also one of its most well attended as an estimated 7,000 visitors flocked to the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) campus to take in bird shows, bee demonstrations, livestock exhibits, 4-H arts and crafts, farm tours, plant sales, and much more.
Mark Rieger, CANR dean, welcomed the crowd to Ag Day and said that the event is all about celebrating "food, fun and agriculture and natural resources. We really appreciate the community coming out, and we do this for you."
Rieger recognized Keith Medwid, a CANR senior who chaired the Ag Day student planning committee, and also Grace Wisser, CANR event coordinator, for the key roles they played in organizing Ag Day.
Talking about the history of the event, Rieger spoke about Dave Frey, professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, and how he and Paul Sammelwitz, a department colleague and emeritus faculty member, started Ag Day 42 years ago.
Rieger also plugged the UDairy Creamery's new location on 815 North Market Street in downtown Wilmington, which will have a block party with free ice cream from noon-2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, to celebrate its opening.
"The reason we're doing that is we've had so much success with this creamery – 250 to 300 students have worked here, we've probably sold over a million scoops of ice cream, and we're going to extend the same opportunity to the students in the Associate in Arts Program in the city of Wilmington. They are University of Delaware students and we're taking a branch of the UDairy Creamery to them," said Rieger.
This year's Ag Day had a superhero theme, highlighting how the research and teaching efforts of the faculty and staff members at CANR are of extraordinary importance as they try to figure out ways to feed the world and protect the planet.
As part of the superhero theme, the first 300 kids who attended the event were given free capes and superhero cutouts adorned the lawn in front of Townsend Hall.
The entertainment stage was a big draw this year as, in addition to the band's Frisco and Eclectic Acoustic, crowds gathered to watch a UD Swing Dance Showcase, the Agricultural College Council's Pie in the Face fundraiser in which Rieger and other professors and staff members participated, CANR trivia, and an improv showcase courtesy of Riot Act.
Another popular aspect of Ag Day was the Center for Experimental and Applied Economics (CEAE) asking attendees to participate in four separate research studies. Those who took part were paid in cash for their participation or given a coupon to the UDairy Creamery for a free ice cream cone and by the end of the day CEAE had 1,529 research observations, an all-time high and up from around 750 last year.
Continuing at Ag Day this year was the popular Recipe Contest, which was started in 2015 by Christy Mannering, communications specialist at CANR.
The winners of the recipe contest included:
• Stephanie Anderson – First place with Tomato Peach Bruschetta. The first place prize is a 50-pound voucher for canning tomatoes, 20-pound box of mixed vegetables, a jar of honey, an Ag Day T-shirt and UDairy Creamery items.
• Nathan Thayer – Second place with Can't Beet Local Burger. The second place prize is a 20-pound box of mixed vegetables, a jar of honey and an Ag Day T-shirt.
• Karin Pleasanton – Third place with Zucchini and Lettuce Boat California Rolls. The third place prize is an Ag Day T-shirt and UDairy Creamery items.
In addition to Medwid, the 2017 Ag Day student planning committee was made of up of Kelly Holland, Julie Leznar, Andrew Mason, Michelle McEnroe, Melody Walkiewicz, Amanda Obosneko, Alexis Omar, Natalie Zelenky and Natalia Ziemecki.
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Mark Twain once famously said, ��Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.��
The same can be said about that archaic relic in American elections called the Electoral College. But there is a move underway to change that system so the winner of the popular vote will be the winner of the election - a simple and logical step if we ever heard one - and we urge Massachusetts lawmakers to support the measure.
There have been movements before to amend the Constitution and abolish the system of electors but for whatever reason - low priority, no sense of urgency, the Electoral College purportedly levels the playing field for small states - the effort has never made headway.
But a group called National Popular Vote, supported by, among others, the government watchdog group Common Cause, is urging legislatures across the country to join an interstate compact that would pledge their electors to the candidate who gets the most votes in the country.
So far Maryland is the only state to enact the measure. But the law does not take effect there, nor would it here or in other states that pass the bill, until enough states who have a total equal or greater than 270 electoral votes - the majority need to win election - enact the law.
Some may view this as a constitutional end-run around the stifling and labor-intensive amendment process - and it is. But it is also a move that is clearly within constitutional boundaries.
Article Two of the Constitution outlines the makeup and purpose of the electors but leaves to each state how those electors are selected and how the votes are distributed.
The two major parties in Massachusetts and most other states select the electoral College members, while a few states have candidates on the ballots pledged to parties or third-party candidates. All states except Maine and Nebraska have winner-take-all systems; those two cast elector ballots by congressional district. Maine changed its approach in 1972 and Nebraska followed in 1991, so the argument that this is the system the Founding Fathers wrote in stone is moot.
That, then, belies one fallacy of the electoral system. The second is it makes players out of small states so their importance is not nullified in presidential politics. Rubbish.
The electoral system was part of a compromise with southern states that had a smaller voting population but a huge number of slaves, who clearly couldn�t vote. Initially, the Constitution counted each slave as three-fifths of a person for representation purposes and the electoral vote, which is based on congressional districts plus the two Senate seats, put the slave-owning states on equal footing with their more populated northern brethren.
And all one has to do these days is look at the red and blue maps to realize the seven smallest states, with three electoral votes each - Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming - have not been players in presidential elections in some time regardless of their political leanings.
That is also the biggest failure of the electoral system. It sets up the potential for the loser of the popular vote to be able to manipulate the election by winning the electoral college.
Candidates and their strategists identify so-called battleground states and then dump all their resources into those states in an effort to corral the electoral votes. In 2004, according to one analysis, 92 percent of campaign events were held in 13 battleground states. Those states also received nearly 97 percent of the campaigns� advertising dollars in the last month before the election.
Most recently, New York, California and Texas have been marginalized because of predictable blue and red voting patterns. Here in Massachusetts, what could a GOP contender gain by campaigning in the Bay State and what is the incentive for a Democratic candidate to take time out for a visit? Under the current system, does it matter whether you win or lose by 51 percent to 49 percent or 65 to 35? It would under one person-one vote.
Backers of the proposal cite four presidential elections in history - 1824, 1876, 1888, and 2000 - where the candidate with the highest vote total lost. Some might argue the early votes are somewhat skewed because of corruption, the fact not all candidates were on every state�s ballot, partisan politics, etc. Their arguments are valid.
But there can be no arguing that the 2000 election turned on the disputed Florida returns. And if just 60,000 votes in Ohio had switched sides in 2004 or 22,000 votes in four smaller states went the other way, John Kerry would have been elected over George W. Bush despite getting some 3.5 million less votes nationally.
It�s time to fix a mistake made 220 years ago that, by some historical accounts, was never intended to last as long as it did anyway. In the most important election in the world, everybody�s vote should count the same.


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Funeral services for Keith Hastings, age 64, of Creighton, Neb., will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Faith United Methodist Church in Creighton. Reverend Bev Hieb officiated. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Hecla Cemetery in Hecla, S.D.
Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton.
Keith died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at his residence.
Keith Derl Hastings, son of Derl and Claudia (Steele) Hastings, was born May 11, 1953, at Gardena, Calif. He graduated from Ellendale High School in Ellendale, N.D., in 1971. Keith attended college at Rapid City School of Mines, NDSCS at Wahpeton and NDSU at Fargo, N.D. On June 19, 1983, he was united in marriage to Nancy Baker at Murdo, S.D. Three children were born to them, Jessica, Carrie, and Cory.
Keith farmed and worked at several John Deere establishments. He loved equipment, agriculture, and was definitely a people person. Keith made friends with everyone he met. Keith's love of sports started young. He loved football, basketball, baseball, and track. He played all sports in high school and played amateur baseball after high school. Keith passed his love of sports on to his children. He was also passionate about gardening. His garden was huge and he shared with all. Keith was a member of United Methodist Church in Creighton, where his faith and church family were very important to him.
Keith is survived by his children, Jessica Dawkins (Aaron Smith) of Orchard, Neb., Carrie (Nick) Hansen of Grand Island, Neb., and Cory (Audrey Magee) Hastings, of Craig, Colo.; five grandchildren, Karley Dawkins, Tate Smith, Dash Hansen, Braysen Magee, and Addison Magee; siblings, Steve (April) Hastings, Tom Hastings, and Deb (John) Merkel; his former wife, Nancy Hastings; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Derl and Claudia Hastings; paternal grandparents, Sam and Alice (Greeno) Hastings; maternal grandparents, Claude and Helen (Tennant) Steele; and one sister-in-law, Renee (Fylling) Hastings.


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An Electric Jaguar is Expected to Arrive by 2018
Jaguar has taken big strides in recent years to refresh and re-energize its luxury lineup, with the most recent additions including the all-new F-Pace SUV, a BMW 3-series rivaling XE sedan, and a 200-mph "SVR" model of its lauded F-Type sports car. The brand's next move however may not spawn an entirely new vehicle, but it seems it will at least produce a greener variant. According to a new report from AutoGuide, Jaguar is planning an electric vehicle, alleged to go on sale by 2018. The outlet recently got the scoop from the British company's design director Ian Callum while at this year's New York auto show, who noted a "big surprise" on the horizon. "Within two years, we'll have something that's not driven by a petrol engine," said Callum. He later joked the car will have "just a couple of hamsters" powering it. RELATED: Jaguar is Putting its XKSS Back into Production After 59 Years
Joking aside, the addition of a full EV (or in the least a diesel-hybrid) to Jaguar's US lineup would bode well for the British marque, especially considering US federal fuel economy standards, which will continue to accelerate in the coming years.
And as evidenced by the ongoing success of Tesla Motors with its Model S and all-new Model X, there's surely a luxury niche for all-electric vehicles. In fact, we'll soon see Aston Martin join the EV fray with two vehicles, followed eventually by Porsche's production-ready Mission-E.
Previous reports peg the F-Pace to be the likely candidate for an EV variant, with Jaguar trademark filings for I-Pace and EV-Type both surfacing, but that has yet to be confirmed and may not be for some time.
There may be yet another Jaguar surprise looming in the distance too. Callum hinted to AutoGuide that another big announcement was in store for Jaguar before the close of the year, which could arrive in time for the Paris Motor Show in October. Stay tuned.
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Minister for Portsmouth to be Michael Fallon
Michael Fallon has been named Minister for Portsmouth to help the city recover from the loss of shipbuilding.
The former Conservative Party deputy chairman will have responsibility to support jobs and growth in the city.
It follows a decision in November to move Navy shipbuilding to Scotland with the closure of the city's BAE Systems yard causing the loss of over 900 jobs.
Labour and trade unions had criticised the government for not doing enough to create new employment in the city.
'Help us cope'
Mr Fallon is currently minister of business and innovation under Business Secretary Vince Cable.
He is also minister for energy at the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
When asked about the appointment, Liberal Democrat Mr Cable said: "I'm the real minister for Portsmouth. I go there, Michael Fallon does as well.
"The prime minister's taken this decision because of the particular circumstances in Portsmouth.
"It's about the continuing transition from shipbuilding to ship maintenance."
Downing Street also defended the appointment of Mr Fallon as minister for Portsmouth.
Asked why a politician who already has two ministerial roles was being given another, the prime minister's spokesman said "in terms of workload he has very broad shoulders".
The Liberal Democrat leader of Portsmouth City Council, Gerald Vernon Jackson, said: "I am glad that it seems ministers are listening and we are going to have somebody like Michael to help us cope with the loss of shipbuilding.
"We have had just silence from the Ministry of Defence about this, so I am pleased that another department is willing to listen.
"The loss of shipbuilding is a real blow for Portsmouth - it is the loss of 1,000 skilled jobs - so it is about trying to replace those and to find additional work for them."
Portsmouth South MP Mike Hancock said: "We have got to make sure he realises the size and scope of the problems and can work with local authorities and unions to try to bring about a mechanism which will go some way to encourage other businesses - either shipbuilding or maritime-related - in the space vacated by BAE in the shipyard.
"We have to bear in mind that Michael Fallon has already got two other jobs. I just hope he has the time and energy to devote to the issues we are facing."
The last time a similar appointment was made was in 1981, when Margaret Thatcher despatched Environment Secretary Michael Heseltine to Liverpool to lead a programme of urban regeneration following the Toxteth riots.
He was dubbed the "minister for Merseyside" and was later given the Freedom of Liverpool in recognition of the work he did to revive the city's fortunes.


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The star of such mega hits as Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Karan Arjun and Dabangg. Salman Khan has now decided to branch out by launching a series of smartphones. Apparently, the actor has been toying with the idea for the past couple of years and he has now decided to invest in this new business project that has reportedly been titled Being Smart.
Salman Khan will also hold majority of the shares in the company either through him personally or his family and is currently in search of other investors. It has been learnt that the actor is taking time out to build the operational management team for Being Smart products.
The smartphones in question will be launched on the lines of Chinese brands like Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi among others and will be made available to the middle class at a price range of below Rs. 20,000
The BeingSmart smartphones will initially be sold online and later through strategic partnerships with a few large cellphone and electronic retail chains. They may also be sold in Being Human stores. A small group of executives, along with members of the Khan family, are working out the details, the executives said.
Salman Khan is hands on into the project and is planning to launch the latest series of smartphones by the end of this year before the festive season starts.


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Radwag was founded in 1984 as a small craftsman works. A company employing a few people was manufacturing simple solutions as kitchen scales equipped with spring elements, mechanical scales and solutions for post.
In 1992 Radwag has manufactured first electronic balance equipped with microprocessor. Mass production of technologically advanced scales revolutionizes its construction and begins dynamic development of the company. By then, on Grudniowa Street first independent premises of the company are created. Simultaneously, there is an increase in employment, and what follows - production increase is observed.
Radwag relies on its own technical ideas, all products manufactured by Radwag base on its own constructional and technical solutions. The development of company is financed exclusively from profits gained from sales of manufactured goods.
Radwag, in year 1995 , has manufactured 10 000 of electronic balances and scales, two years later, in 1997, first analytical balances has been manufactured. In year 2000 Radwag has started to manufacture weighbridges. The company, from a local manufacturer has transformed into a company known across the world, and in year 2002 it receives ISO 9001:2000 certificate.
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775 confirmed kills in one picture (1945)
Because of chronic problems in finding the manpower to fulfill military and industrial tasks, the Soviet government recruited some 7.75 million women, of whom 800,000 served in the military. Sniping was a precision role, which many women soldiers performed with expertise.
It is estimated that in 1943 there were more than 2,000 female snipers in the Soviet armed forces. Female snipers have been credited with more than 12,000 confirmed kills.
The snipers in the picture:
First row – Guard Staff Sergeant, VN Stepanova: 20 kills, Guard Sgt JP Belousova: 80 kills, Guard Sgt AE Vinogradova: 83 kills.
Second row – Guard Lieutenant EK Zhibovskaya: 24 kills, Guard Sgt KF Marinkin: 79 kills, Guard Sgt OS Marenkina: 70 kills.
Third row – Guard Lieutenant NP Belobrova: 70 kills, Lieutenant N. Lobkovsky: 89 kills, Guard Lieutenant VI Artamonova: 89 kills, Guard Staff Sergeant MG Zubchenko: 83 kills.
Forth row – Guard Sergeant, NP Obukhova: 64 kills, Guard Sergeant, AR Belyakova 24 kills. Total number of confirmed kills: 775. Photo taken in Germany, May 4, 1945.
Kuch baat hai ki hasti meet ti nahi hamari
Sadiyo raha hai dushman daur-e-zamaana hamara
Today is 1st anniversary of my wedding and valentine day too. Feels like it's been ages since I got separated from my parents
Anything that costs you your peace is too expensive
Thanks RV and barbie for your wishes....
Anything that costs you your peace is too expensive


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Enron's legacy lives on
Exactly a year ago, investors, analysts and journalists smelled the first whiff of trouble.
A mysterious $1bn hole had appeared in the accounts of Enron, an apparently mighty firm, best known for scooping up awards.
The smell quickly turned from bad to evil, with the Bush administration, top banks, lawyers and accountants all accused of colluding with the enemy.
As investigators dug deeper, shady dealings appeared at a host of other firms.
Public outrage was pushed to new peaks by revelations that executives made millions of dollars by cashing in on their own shares while ordinary investors lost everything.
Texans opt for change
The combination of such public anger and blatant corporate crime has beckoned in a revolutionary era of change.
That wind of change has even managed to penetrate Texan culture, where the Houston baseball stadium has ditched the E-logo in favour of an orange juice sign.
The reforming zeal has not stopped short at the door of politics, and the White House will no longer be funding its political campaigns from the depths of company coffers.
(Once the mid-term elections are over, that is.)
Meanwhile, thousands of secret documents detailing the contact between several senior White House officials and Enron are still being examined, with casualties expected - eventually.
Bearing up
But it is corporate America that has felt the full force of the changes.
Prison sentences for wrongdoers have increased, listed firms have been made to swear to the accuracy of financial statements, and the once-mighty auditor Andersen has disintegrated.
A new independent body has emerged to keep tabs on accountants, Wall Street firms are promising not to offer biased advice, and bonus stock options have fallen out of fashion.
Experts pore with glee over such tweaking of corporate governance.
But such changes can offer little comfort to those left with a large hole in their bank accounts.
Suffering in silence
"The frustration is that we are still not hearing the voices of the people," says Scott Harshbarger, president of Common Cause, a left-wing think tank.
And justice has not been done.
"The executives have yet to be disgorged of their ill-gotten gains," he says.
"That broad sense that there will be some level of holding them accountable no longer exists."
Unsurprisingly, America's investors are more than a little reluctant to get their fingers burnt again.
"It's akin to terrorism," says Alan Reynolds, an expert on corporate governance at the Cato Institute.
"One set of people deliberately plotted to break all the rules and commit a terrible crime.
"Now everybody has to prove they're not a terrorist before selling shares."
Running scared
The crisis of confidence in America has wreaked havoc on the wider business climate, intensifying the spectre of a recession.
"Business is afraid to take risks, afraid to make commitments, afraid to make the much-needed investment decisions," says Mr Reynolds.
The more aggressive regulatory environment, together with the threat of litigation is making it difficult to recruit high-level executives, he said, underlining the fear lingering in boardrooms.
"This anti-corporate frenzy is very worrying, and often illogical," says Kevin Hassett, a senior economist and scholar at the right-wing American Enterprise Institute.
The difficulties of using correct accounting methods for joint ventures means they are drying up, venture capitalism is falling, some firms will be afraid to go public altogether, he explains.
Winning investors back
On top of all that, there is the increased cost of the regulation, a cost that business is bearing.
But, given the amount of public money lost and the depths of corruption, sympathy is clearly not on the cards.
And the reforms were obviously needed.
But firms will continue to suffer until they work out how to regain the confidence of investors.
And no amount of reforms or regulatory change has succeeded in wooing them back - so far.
One year on, the legacy of Enron continues to terrorise corporate America.
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Besides, since shape examined by our hands
Within the dark is known to be the same
As that by eyes perceived within the light
And lustrous day, both touch and sight must be
By one like cause aroused. So, if we test
A square and get its stimulus on us
Within the dark, within the light what square
Can fall upon our sight, except a square
That images the things? Wherefore it seems
The source of seeing is in images,
Nor without these can anything be viewed.
Now these same films I name are borne about
And tossed and scattered into regions all.
But since we do perceive alone through eyes,
It follows hence that whitherso we turn
Our sight, all things do strike against it there
With form and hue. And just how far from us
Each thing may be away, the image yields
To us the power to see and chance to tell:
For when 'tis sent, at once it shoves ahead
And drives along the air that's in the space
Betwixt it and our eyes. And thus this air
All glides athrough our eyeballs, and, as 'twere,
Brushes athrough our pupils and thuswise
Passes across. Therefore it comes we see
How far from us each thing may be away,
And the more air there be that's driven before,
And too the longer be the brushing breeze
Against our eyes, the farther off removed
Each thing is seen to be: forsooth, this work
With mightily swift order all goes on,
So that upon one instant we may see
What kind the object and how far away.
Nor over-marvellous must this be deemed
In these affairs that, though the films which strike
Upon the eyes cannot be singly seen,
The things themselves may be perceived. For thus
When the wind beats upon us stroke by stroke
And when the sharp cold streams, 'tis not our wont
To feel each private particle of wind
Or of that cold, but rather all at once;
And so we see how blows affect our body,
As if one thing were beating on the same
And giving us the feel of its own body
Outside of us. Again, whene'er we thump
With finger-tip upon a stone, we touch
But the rock's surface and the outer hue,
Nor feel that hue by contact- rather feel
The very hardness deep within the rock.
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Chris Golson Selected As Samma Systems' Chief Marketing Officer
Samma Systems president, Mark Gray recently named Chris Colson to the post of chief marketing officer within that company. Golson is based at the Samma's New York City headquarters and will be responsible for the direct supervision of international sales, marketing and customer service teams.
"We welcome Chris's leadership during this time of extraordinary growth and development and we look forward to his foresight as we guide our customers through 'the last mile to digital,' whether it be with a large-scale Samma Robot, or our new compact Samma Solo," said Gray.
Golson's appointment to his new position with Samma also marks the introduction of the company's newest product, Samma Solo, a new analog videotape to digital migration system.
Prior to joining Samma, Golson held management positions with SGI, Sony and Quantum Corp. He is a graduate of Tuffs University.


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What Are the Things to Check Before Hiring a Moving Firm?
Hiring a moving firm is a crucial determination and you shouldn't rush through the process. It's a time consuming job however undoubtedly definitely worth the effort as a sensible choice of professional movers can help could make the transition to a new place in a easy and straightforward way.
Although there are a lot of reliable and reliable moving firms, there are as many unreliable movers too within the market. There are various people who recount horror tales of bad experiences that they had after selecting a bad moving company. It is advisable to do a complete check so that you're able to find out whether or not the moving firm that you simply hire is genuine.
Prime 5 Things to Check before Hiring a Moving Firm
License – All skilled moving firms are required to be licensed as per the particular state or native law. There are specific necessities that should be met to get the license and if the company of your alternative has a license then it signifies that it has fulfilled these specific requirements.
Insurance coverage – It is best to check the type of insurance coverage that is offered and what is the cost. All professional movers must assume liability for the value of household items (includes furnishings) that they carry. Don't hesitate to ask questions regarding insurance as you may have to be compensated in case your valuable possessions are lost or damaged.
Estimate – It's good to know whether the estimate that has been offered by the moving company is binding or non binding. The ultimate costs might improve in a non-binding agreement and you need to be aware about it before signing the agreement.
References – Ask for and check the references that have been provided. Call the purchasers and ask them particular questions about the type of service that has been provided. It is best not to keep away from this as you may regret the decision later. It's also possible to read evaluations of the company online so that you are able to make an informed choice.
Extra fees – Does the Moving companies in Memphis firm cost extra charges for the services that are offered? Are there any hidden costs? The additional charges might be for going up and down stairs or parking the truck at a distance.
Apart from this you can too check to see if they offer discounts should you book during the less busy period. You may also ask questions on how the household gadgets could also be packed, loaded and unloaded. Do they provide special packing if the item is fragile.