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The party had little time to rest after the battle with the Revenant. Shortly after divesting it of its arms and armor, proof of the corpse's identity, a flaming concoction was thrown through the window into the room full of corpses and shattered over the bar. Figures could occasionally be seen dashing past the openings, and anyone that passed in front of a window got a crossbow bolt shot at them for their trouble. The fire soon began consuming the bar, detonating jars of alcohol and making the conflagration worse. Ignomine shouted to Artas to recover the body as proof of the encounter, then
foolishly very bravely charged out the window to endanger himself harass their attackers.
Meanwhile the fire was steadily growing worse, the exploding bottles of liquor throwing shards of glass and splashes of fire everywhere. Artas tried to dodge the blast and shove the body away, but succeeded in only moving it just outside the edge of the fire and left himself exposed to the flames. Drael was preoccupied with trying to escape from behind the burning bar, while Polycarp dashed upstairs to see if he could get an angle on the attackers. Vyktor was left to try and keep everyone alive, including the incredibly
stupid brave half-orc, who was now on fire and running back and forth past the windows outside trying to chase down the assassins.
Having escaped to relative safety (i.e. away from the exploding bottles of booze) Drael was able to summon several water elementals and begin dousing the flames. Vyktor had to divide his attention between the several party members burned in the conflagration, and Polycarp, after missing his attack on an assassin disappearing into an alleyway, showed remarkable presence of mind by checking for people trapped in their rooms upstairs. Defying the flames and thickening cloud of smoke, he expertly picked the lock on the door to find a small girl overcome by smoke, tossed her over his shoulder, and made his way down the stairs.
Ignomine continued to
ineffectually harass the assassins outside while still on fire, while Drael's elementals succeeded in containing the blaze. Vyktor shouted for Ignomine to come back in, Drael cast Invisibility on the party, and the group escaped out the back door… only to be ambushed in the alleyway. Luckily they were not able to detect the invisible group, one of the assassins even managed to smash headlong into Artas as he was moving down the alley. Taken by surprise most of them were quickly dispatched, with the exception of what appeared to be the female leader of the gang. One of them was able to be subdued for later questioning.
At a loss for what to do next, the party handed off the girl to the clerics for care and made their way back to the ship with their new prisoner. As they approached, they saw members of the Shivar city guard waiting at the pier to their ship, arguing with the Harbormaster and trying to board the Retribution. They set their conscious prisoner in a dark alleyway, asking him to stay tight, after agreeing to his terms to be smuggled out of the city. The group then advanced on their ship. Seeing the party approach, the Harbormaster directed the guard to take the argument up with them. The guards explained that two "inspectors" had boarded and one of them been attacked, and demanded to board the ship.
The party boarded the vessel ahead of them and did a quick survey. In the barracks they found the dragon finishing up the last of his meal of human trespasser. The dragon informed them that he(?) had performed his duty and guarded the ship, though the other invader was able to flee. With the deed already done the party had little choice but to praise the dragon for performing its duty so well, erase the little evidence remaining with some Prestidigitation, and asked the dragon to escape into the water to avoid detection. It did so with alacrity… apparently a meal of human had not completely sated its growing appetite. The guard were then invited onto the ship to perform their inspection, found nothing, and left. The surviving trespasser was presumably spending the rest of his time getting blackout drunk and hoping to forget he ever saw anything.
The party now had a chance to take stock and plan their next moves. They were able to squirrel their captive onto the ship (taking care to instruct the dragon, returning with a catch of large fish, that he was not to be eaten) and negotiate their deal to get him out of Shivar. He gave more information, saying that the lady was his employer and that she had some sort of arrangement with the Temple of Asmodeus. Beyond that he didn't know much, only that they were supposed to take capture the party alive if at all possible.
That mystery still open, they turned to the events just before the attack on the Spiked Gauntlet. The letter that the Mysterious Stranger had dropped told them they could meet someone at one of the warehouses near their pier. They waited until the appointed time at dusk, then set out to meet their contact. Polycarp elected, once again, to find his own way.
After getting past the gatekeeper they were led into the back of the building. The warehouse was packed with crates and boxes, but hidden in the back was a blocked-off area with a table and chairs. Several dock workers were seated there playing cards, but the real surprise was Quint Strain's daughter Alexandra Strain. She waved for the muscley dockworkers to leave and for the party to sit down to talk. About this moment, she called out to the rafters for whoever was up there to come down from on top of the crates. It appeared that Polycarp's attempts to come in undetected had not been successful.
With that awkward beginning to the discussions, the conversation spent a lot of time in vague and circuitous terms, neither side revealing with whom they were inclined to ally and what their aims or goals might be. Exasperated, and to Polycarp's consternation, Ignomine decided to lay his cards on the table. He explained that he was tasked by his Templemaster with a Quest to find out the motivations of Quint Strain and the Magistrate. He also mentioned that they had reason to fear that the ones trying to assassinate Quint's fiancee, Jezebel, were none other than the Kharlin Blades. When Alexandra seemed skeptical, Ignomine told her about the attack on the Spiked Gauntlet, then motioned for Artas to pull out the armor and blade marked with the sigils of Avandth Wolf, recovered from his body, from the bag of holding. Artas did so… only for the princely equipment to disappear!
Alexandra immediately started to her feet, and warned everyone that they needed to get out of there. She said she would explain later, but that they had to leave the area immediately. With that, the party had no choice but to flee back to their ship.


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The Tewkesbury Room
With views towards the city and the Black Mountains, the Tewkesbury Room is a light & airy, superior bedroom with a king-size or twin beds and en-suite shower. Please specify whether you require a double or a twin at the time of booking.
As a double or twin £95 or as single room £90 per night for bed & breakfast.


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Boscia Konjac Cleansing Sponge | Review & Dupe List
Konjac is a pure vegetable fiber made from the Japanese plant/root Konnyaku (こんにゃく) also known in Korea as Gonyak. Its been used in Asia for its health properties for over 1500 years. These 100% natural, purified sponges have a unique gel-like fiber texture that exfoliates, removes impurities and its natural alkalinity helps to balance acidity. My husband also eats it (the edible version) with shoyu and rice.
BOSCIA KONJAC CLEANSING SPONGE is the first I've seen for the US market. Similar products are available – most sourced from Asia or Europe. At $18 – Boscia's price is unjustifiable, since the product is made from only pure Konjac. I've actually been using the charcoal version from THE FACE SHOP for a while now – so I knew there was a less pricey option out there.
[Read on for DUPE LIST & REVIEW]
Konjac sponges in general are an excellent and affordable way to get a deeper clean without over stimulating the skin. For those who cannot tolerate using a cleansing brush or exfoliating scrub on a regular basis (I would still only use it up to 3x a week depending on your skin type and sensitivity) – a konjac sponge will effectively remove dulling dead skin cells, stimulate blood flow and remove all traces of cleanser. Skin is left glowing, clean and clear.
I recommend using it on a makeup free face or after you rinse off your cleanser for the purpose of exfoliation. Over stimulating the skin can lead to dryness and irritation – regardless how gentle a product is.
HOW TO USE A KONJAC SPONGE: Be sure the sponge is completely imbued with water. If its dry or any part of the sponge feels hard or stiff – soak in warm water for 3-5 minutes. If you are wearing makeup, use an adequate remover and/or cleanser first. Rinse. Lightly squeeze excess water from sponge and use gentle, circular strokes over the entire face for about 30-60 seconds. The sponge can be used around the eye area – but be gentle. Rinse skin again. After use, rinse sponge with water and store in well ventilated area.
THE FACE SHOP KONJAC CLEASING PUFF (Shown – $5, The Face Shop stores – I purchase mine at the shop in Ward Warehouse, Hawaii). Also available with charcoal ($6). In general, if you search eBay or Amazon – you can find similar products for about $5 – $10.
THE KONJAC SPONGE COMPANY 100% PURE KONJAC PUFF SPONGE – ORIGINAL ($10, beautyhabit.com)
THE JAPANESE KONJAC SPONGE WHITE KONJAC PUFF ($10.50, japanesekonjacsponge.com)
NATURAL KONJAC FACE WASHING CLEANSING PAD ($4.99, suntekstore.com)


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Ever since Evan Peters (American Horror Story) joined the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past in May, fans have been wondering what his version of Quicksilver will look like. While we saw production photos of the actor during which director Bryan Singer had to utilize an incredibly bright set, because they were shooting Quicksilver's scenes at an astonishing 3600 frames per second, today we get our first official look at the silver-haired character, who is pictured alongside Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Professor X (James McAvoy) and Magneto (Michael Fassbender). Is it just us, or does he look a little like Billy Corgan in the midst of his Smashing Pumpkins Late 90s heyday (maybe that's where the pick him up in this time travel-centric sory?) In addition, we also have another photo from Entertainment Weekly, featuring Wolverine and Beast (Nicholas Hoult). Check out the photos, then read on for more details from director Bryan Singer.
While X-Men: Days of Future Past is considered to be a sequel to 2011's X-Men: First Class, some think it's actually a reboot. Bryan Singer believes that it's neither a traditional reboot or a sequel, coining his own term for the film.
"It's not a reboot because there's some of the same characters and same actors. But it's also not a conventional sequel. I call it an inbetweequel."
The filmmaker also teased that the stakes are greater than ever.
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- Starring: Jennifer Lawrence (X-Men: First Class), Josh Hutcherson (Bridge to Terabithia), and Liam Hemsworth (The Last Song)
- Directed by: Gary Ross
- Synopsis: "Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. THE HUNGER GAMES is directed by Gary Ross, and produced by Nina Jacobson's Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. Suzanne Collins' best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 16 million copies in print in the United States alone, has developed a massive global following." (Collider)
- Rated: PG-13 for intense violent material involving teens
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Back in July, I did a spotlight post on The Hunger Games (before it started getting tons of attention), and, to date, that post is still the Top Viewed post on my site. Once the post started getting a bunch of attention, I knew that The Hunger Games was going to be a big deal. "A Big Deal" is an understatement.
The best-seller book "The Hunger Games" finally makes its way to the big screen after much anticipation. And a big question for fans of the book series is: "How does it compare to the book? Is this going to be an epic book-to-movie translation? or is it going to be an epic disappointment?"
Well, I can't answer that question for you. haha. I decided to not read the book until AFTER watching the movie. This decision was made mainly because I wanted to enjoy the movie for the first time as simply that…a movie (without trying to critique its interpretation of what was penned in the book). And I am glad I did so. No expectations to be met. But may I say, that many of my friends who had high expectations from reading the book prior also saw this as a fantastic adaptation.
That being said, here is my "non-comparison" review!
The Hunger Games begins with a very telling introduction into the world of the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen of District 12 of Panem. Immediately engrossing you into the film, there is hardly a moment that your attention will be drawn away. The Hunger Games truly keeps you hungry for each upcoming scene as the story unfolds.
There are several amazing elements that comprise this amazing film- Contributing contrasts; Fantastic cast/characters; High level mixture of action, drama, and suspense; and an impressive soundtrack. Here's a quick look at just a few of these elements and how they worked to make this film a success. But the true strength that makes The Hunger Games a winner is the look/feel, the cast/characters, and the storytelling (riddled with foreboding events leading to the following films).
It is interesting to see the way in which the film paints the stark differences between the two worlds that Katniss embarks through. The cold and impoverished district she calls home versus the colorful, grandiose, and exciting Capitol of Panem is a telling contrast not too easily forgotten. It all adds to the believability of the environment, the events, and the characters.
Speaking of the characters, Wow! What characters! When doing my initial research on the film project, I learned a little bit of what to expect, but it was nowhere near how amazingly well done these characters are shown in the film. From Stanley Tucci and Elizabeth Banks as some of the best scene-stealers in cinematic history in their respective roles; to a rather subdued Woody Harrelson and Donald Sutherland; to Jennifer Lawrence's flawless performance as Katniss Everdeen; it is the characters and their respective journeys that add an additional sense of awe and wonder to The Hunger Games.
Tucci's larger-than-life portrayal of the exuberant host of the Hunger Games Caesar Flickerman is exciting and memorable! (One of his BEST roles!)
Banks' primp and proper performance as Effie Trinket is another fine use of talent used to tell the story and embody the spirit of people in the Capitol! (Hardly recognizable as Banks!)
Harrelson played Haymitch Abernathy well, yet something still seemed lacking from his character! (Something I intend to look for in the book!)
Lawrence could not have done anything better to make Katniss a character worthy of our attention and emotion. For someone who got into acting without taking a single drama class for instruction in acting, Lawrence definitely proves she has what it takes to be believable in carrying the lead role for such an epic series. Her emotional performance will make you do nothing but cheer and feel for her plight! Cannot wait to see the follow-up films!
So many members of the rest of the cast sold their parts so well, no matter how small, that emotions will undoubtedly rise when events take place. Tears, sadness, anger, laughter, excitement, joy, awe, action, and wonder…all good words used to describe the experience you will have when watching The Hunger Games.
The story itself, while under scrutiny for plagiarism (look up the book/film Battle Royale), is one full of familiarity tied with originality. Love, war, power, corruption, self-discovery and acceptance, and more, there is something for every viewer to relate to when watching this film. It leaves you with a well-enough feeling of closure with enough openings leaving you with plenty to look forward to in the coming sequels.
Aside from a rather disconcerting shaky cam used in the first 15-20 minutes of the film (used no doubt to add to the contrast between the poverty-stricken District 12 and the never-wanting capitol), this film receives nothing but high praise from me. And, as far as the box-office is concerned, it looks as if "the odds may be ever in its favor!"
Score: 4 out of 5 stars for The Hunger Games
Thanks for reading! Happy Watching!
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When Miranda Marquit started writing about personal finance six years ago, she "was maxed out on my credit cards," she admits. No more. And the publisher of Planting Money Seeds has a few words of hard-earned advice for anyone who has dug themselves into a debt hole so big they think they'll never climb out.
First, decide that it's a priority. "Don't just say, 'I've got to pay down this debt.' You have to [make it] important in your life." If you have a partner, you need to get him or her on board. And you have to believe it will improve your life, she says. Motivation is everything.
Second, identify "wants" versus "needs." "Anyone can run into an unexpected medical bill or a job loss. But we're talking about everyday spending habits." Do you need a smartphone and a $100-a-month data plan? Do you need a big-screen TV? "I don't have a smartphone because I don't need it, and I have an old 32-inch TV, because I rarely watch it," she says. "We have an inflated idea of what we really need." She'd rather go out to dinner a few times a week than have a TV in every room, and now that she's paid down her debt, she can do just that. Once you've brutally assessed which is which, you can change your spending habits, she says.
Third, track your spending. For a couple of months, keep track of how much you spend on various things. Do you spend a lot on "wants" and could you eliminate some of those things from your budget? Once you find where you are wasting money, you might stop spending on that STARZ deluxe package on cable and put that money toward your monthly debt.
Finally, pick your poison. There are several approaches to paying down debt, she says. You can take the approach of financial guru Dave Ramsey, called the "snowball" approach, and pay off the smallest bill first to give yourself momentum. Or you can take the "debt avalanche" approach recommended by Luke Landes at Consumerism Commentary. Marquit prefers this method because it saves you more money. Take the card with the highest interest rate and pay it off first. (Keep making at least minimum payments on other cards.) You won't see the results as quickly, but eventually you gain momentum. Say you're paying off $200 a month on that first card. When that debt is gone, you have that $200 to put on the next card, on top of the minimum payment you were making. And so on.
Whichever approach you take, "you must be committed to doing this," Marquit says. "And once you get your debt paid off, be smart. Don't charge things you can't pay off at the end of the month, or at least very quickly." And if all else fails, "find another source of income – a part time job, if you must."
Miranda Marquit is a professional personal finance journalist. She is a contributor for several personal finance websites. Her work has been mentioned in USA Today, The Huffington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report. She addresses a multitude of topics on her own personal finance blog: Planting Money Seeds.
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John Dickerson is doing an excellent job on 'Face the Nation.' Questions exceptionally sharp, and virtually no self-congratulation.
I am a doctor, who over the past 20 years has practiced clinical psychology in Georgetown, as well as serving as a professor, author (represented by Dupree/Miller), & commentator on CNN, the BBC & NBC News. Also, as a graduate of Georgetown Law, I comment, teach, lecture & expert witness on issues that bear on both psychology & law.
Head of State focuses on the psychology of politics, politicians, & the media that surrounds them.
"Required reading from Obama to Jon Stewart"


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She is available for Men, Women, and Couples.
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Malika Verma Kashyap is the founder of Border&Fall, a digital publication and strategic agency. Their work acknowledges change makers of India's fashion and craft community and the multi-disciplinary agency specializes in business development across branding, digital, retail and creative direction. Border&Fall's work includes ongoing talks, residencies and The Sari Project – a cultural film documentation of India's regional sari drapes.


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Get Inspired
Welcome to Inspired Family Chiropractic
We offer care for all ages, newborn to adults, focusing on pediatrics, pregnancy, and full-family Chiropractic care.
We focus on specific, neurologically based Chiropractic care for the entire family. We help people pursue freedom from their health conditions, and achieve optimal health. We are committed to being current in our approach, using state of the art technology, advanced techniques, and quality research to bring the very best care to your entire family.We are on a mission at IFC to create a culture of true health in Santa Clarita, inspiring our community to be the best version of themselves. It is our ultimate goal to inspire optimal health for all ages, so the people in our community can live life to their fullest potential.


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The only downside of this strategy? It elevates the chances you send a resume out with a typo in it. Don't rely on spell check. You've got to make yourself be extra vigilant to read.every.single.word. to make sure it's the right word, spelled the correct way.
As the population in California grows, so does the need for more medical facilities, and for Cal jobs in medicine. For example, according to the Orange county Register, a private health provider will soon open a new hospital in South Orange county to accommodate future growth. The new hospital should open in the fall of 2007 and will cost about 5 million. The facilities will provide approximately 600 to 800 additional jobs.
"Martin's Cooking School programs for kids are exceptional. They are well planned, age appropriate, and so much fun. We've participated in the week long camps as well as the one day sessions. Our son and daughter are excited to show us what they've done. They always look forward to the next program." said Amy Schrout who plans to sign her children up again this year.
Suggest a visit to the campus career center. University career center are valuable yet often untapped resource centers that exist for the purpose of helping your kid find a job. Many schools have websites and phone lines also available to help if your child doesn't live nearby their alma mater.
Also, subscribe to some magazines like AD-Week or PR- Weekly if you thinking of these career choices. Many magazines offer subscriptions discounts for college students. There are many yahoo groups that are free to join on various topics that are good for networking. Most search engines offer them. Also, subscribe to free newsletters from Adweek, Mediaweek and Brandweek as examples of ways to keep track of trends in the advertising industry. Many websites and companies offer similar free email newsletters.
When you look for a job in your major make sure that you don't overdo the balance between family, school and work. Many students fail because they take too many classes and try to work full-time.
As much fun as everything else is in college, the homework and the classes could be considered boring, or a waste of time. If you feel this way, look up the definition of "college." It's about the education you get just as much as it is about personal growth and fun. Plus, what you do in your classes will have a profound effect on your post-undergraduate options. And, believe it or not, if you picked the right major, it can sometimes be satisfying to go to class. Regardless, that's what you came to school for, and you need not forget that. Work hard.


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Jack Handey Net Worth: $2 Million
Born in San Antonio, Texas in February 1949. American humorist Jack Handey has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He began his career as an editor of his high school newspaper and wrote for the San Antonio-Express News. He made his debut in comic writing with comedian Steve Martin and then moved on to land a position as a writer for Saturday Night Live in 1985 and continued to work there until 2002. He was also the writer of the TV series The New Show in 1984 and Our Time in 1985. In 1984, National Lampoon licensed and distributed the first Jack Handey's Deep Thoughts which was a part of SNL from 1991 to 1998. His other SNL's segments were Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer and Toonces the cat. His short comedian works have been featured in The New Yorker issues. Thanks to his Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey and his Fuzzy Memories and My Big Thick Novel shorts, Handey has made a name for himself in the showbiz. On July 16, 2013, the comic writer released his first novel The Stench of Honolulu. Handey was awarded two Primetime Emmy Award for Saturday Night Live. He lives with his wife in Santa Fe, New Mexico.


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There are good opportunities in front of you in this week.
You are more effective and to achieve success.
Ceremonies will take place at home.
Society are increasing in popularity.
The new powers will come.
The result will be worth effort.
Your Self-confidence makes you perfect.
No tendency to ignorance.
Plan deliberately and measure the dangers.
Be set up to kick back and appreciate the ride.
Youngsters will bring uplifting news.
Tiredness will take the better of you.
Household hireling can be a reason for stress.
You make great ventures and plans to pick up from them later on.
You can anticipate love and sentiment in uncommon connections.
Make preparations for conscience clashes with powers.
No compelling reason to stress over business matters.
Socially you will be in the spotlight.
Openings may come your way to make huge cash.
There will be no weight at work or home.
The year will likewise observe you become rationally solid.
Understudies will have a splendid time.
Safety measure is superior to cure.
Your proficiency will be tried to the maximum.
Assembly line labourers must comply with all security rules.
Pat thoughtfulness regarding your wellbeing and practice consistently.
A tranquil exchange will win you regard.
Your productivity at work is probably going to come up for acclaim.
An inspirational standpoint will help retailers in managing minor difficulties.
How you manage an individual matter could change on account of your state of mind.
The concentration of a lion's share of you will be on keeping up connections in all circles of your life.
Some would take a gander at it as an indication of withdraw, so tolerating your restrictions and recognizing it, is the thing that the year needs you to do.
SUN (SURYA) in 3rd House from this Libra House.
MOON (CHANDRA) in 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th House in this week from this Libra House.
MARS (KUJA) in 5th House from this Libra House.
MERCURY (BUDHA) is in 3rd House from this Libra House and the Mercury will rotate Negative manner (Turns Retrograde).
JUPITER (GURU) is in 12th House from this Libra House.
VENUS (SHUKRA) is in 4th House from this Libra House.
SATRUN (SHANI) is in 2nd House from this Libra House .
RAHU (RAHUVU) is in 11th House from this Libra House.
KETU (KETHUVU) is in 5th House from this Libra House.
Libra Horoscope Peoples Navagraha Remedies
Om Namo Adityayacha Somaya Mangalaya Budhayacha Guru Shukra Shanibyascha Rahave Kethave Namaha. Chant this one time.
Devanancha Rushinancha Gurum Kanchana Sannibham Buddhi Butham Trilokesham Tham Namami Bruhaspathim. Chant This Daily 3 times or 16 times in a week {on Thursday}.
Thank you one and all
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About Our Components
The all new Santa Cruz carbon handlebars are designed and made exclusively by Santa Cruz, using everything we've learned from creating World Championship winning carbon bicycles.
Rob Roskopp out testing the Carbon 800 Bar on his Nomad
"It's been impossible to keep our engineers away from bars" admits Rob Roskopp. "Having mastered complex projects such as the carbon V10 swingarm, it was inevitable we started looking at where carbon know-how could improve other areas of our products. The key thing for me was that if it was going to carry the Santa Cruz name then everything had to be designed, tested and made by us to the same high standards as our bicycles."
Exclusively specced on our XT/X01 bike builds these carbon bars are bona fide Santa Cruz products that take the quality of our bicycles up yet another notch, and now they're available after market so you can do the same.
Palmdale Grip
Product Manager Josh Kissner testing the Palmdale Grip at the Andes-Pacifico race.
"What started as a simple question between a few of us about "what makes a good grip?", quickly blew up into a mass debate" explains Josh Kissner, Product Manager at Santa Cruz Bicycles. "Before we knew it, everyone from Sven Martin (World Cup photographer and ham-fisted product wrecker) to Kiran MacKinnon (our tech guy and ProGRT racer) were wading in with their 2 cents."
So we created a whole bunch of different designs for people to ride and report back on, and finally drew up the Grip Manifesto:
1. Single lock-ring design with the staying power of dual lock-ring.
A taper-lock core uses an internal sleeve that narrows towards the last 38mm (1.5") of the grip, effectively clamping onto the end of the bar to eliminate twisting.
2. Closed end with flared edge for comfort, feel and security.
8mm (0.3") of rubber with a subtle mushroom profile on the tip resists scuffing, provides comfort and adds an intuitive feel for the bar end. (We also found it adds a healthy dose of forgiveness when clipping trees on tight trails!)
3. Long grip length and waffle knurl for maximum control.
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The Sacramento Bee | May 25, 2018
Cal Fire alleged Friday that Pacific Gas and Electric Co. failed to remove and cut back trees around power lines that sparked three wildfires in Butte and Nevada Counties in October.
Southern California Edison Sued Over Los Angeles-Area Wildfires
Bloomberg | January 9, 2018
Edison International's Southern California Edison was blamed in a lawsuit for three wildfires that destroyed more than 1,000 buildings and killed a firefighter last month in the Los Angeles area.
Investigation into cause of Southland wildfires probes Edison utility equipment
Los Angeles Times | December 12, 2017
California fire officials have notified Southern California Edison that the utility's equipment is under investigation as a possible cause of some of the fires.


text: "Campaign for the Mind of America" Launched NAMI Calls For Political Revolution To End Broken Promises Presidential Commission's Preliminary Report Due Soon Oct 07 2002 Arlington, VA - The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today announced the launch of the "Campaign for the Mind of America," a multi-year effort on many fronts to promote investment in recovery-and to prevent the abandonment of yet another generation of Americans with mental illnesses to neglect and hopelessness. Elements Of The Campaign Include: Advertisements this week in USA Today promoting education about specific illnesses at www.nami.org and a new state-of-the art Website that will be on-line by the end of the year. A grassroots "I Vote, I Count" education campaign consisting of candidate questionnaires and forums leading into Election Day 2002, followed by meetings with elected officials before the 2003 legislative sessions and extending into the 2004 election cycle. Co-sponsorship of the National Forensic League's 2002-2003 Policy Debates involving 15,000 high school students from more than 1,000 schools nationwide, focused on the issue: Resolved that the federal government should substantially increase public health services for mental health care in the United States. "Walks for the Mind of America" in 13 communities around the nation in May 2003 in Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, and South Carolina. Expansion of NAMI's "In Our Own Voice: Living With Mental Illness" antistigma education program in which people with mental illnesses speak directly to community groups about their experiences. The program already has grown from six states in 2001 to 25 by the end of 2002. Expansion of NAMI's signature "Family to Family Education" program, which currently graduates approximately 10,000 family members of people with mental illnesses each year in 45 states. During the 12-week course, family members find mutual support, learn about the nature of different mental illnesses and important coping skills-and ultimately learn to be advocates in dealing with medical or government bureaucracies and seeking implementation of state-of-the art services in their communities. "We have the knowledge and tools to help people recover from mental illnesses," said NAMI executive director Richard C. Birkel, Ph.D. "What we lack as a society is the will to use them. We are living in a scientific revolution that began in the 1970s, but a political revolution is needed as well." "Many people with mental illnesses were deinstitutionalized in the 1970s, but the federal and state governments broke promises to provide community treatment and supports such as housing and employment opportunities." "No one is immune. One out of five Americans will experience a mental illness, but no more than a third get the treatment they need. The cost to society of untreated mental illness is more than $100 billion a year. Lives are wasted or lost. The nation experiences 30,000 suicides each year-more than the number of homicides-with suicide also being the third leading cause of death among teenagers and young adults." "We need to build a comprehensive, efficient system to screen, evaluate, diagnose and treat mental illnesses at every stage of life. We need a system that affirms principles of individual liberty and freedom-which are as old as the values in our nation's Declaration of Independence. We must act now to build a new revolution." "Our lives and those of our children depend on it." NAMI's announcement of the new campaign is timed to coincide with Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), October 6-12, 2002, and to precede release later this month of a preliminary report on the nation's treatment system by President Bush's "New Freedom" Commission on Mental Health. As a first step toward reform, President Bush pledged in April 2002, while naming the commission, to work to enact legislation "this year" establishing parity for mental health benefits in health insurance plans. With Congress preparing to adjourn this week, however, leaders in the House of Representatives so far have ignored that promise. Other NAMI Initiatives Announced Earlier This Year Also Will Play Important Roles In The Campaign For The Mind Of America: Establishment of the NAMI Policy Research Institute (NPRI) for the development of innovative policy and advocacy strategies. Establishment of the NAMI Multicultural and International Outreach (MIO) Center, which convened a Latino Leadership Symposium in June 2002 and launched a landmark Global Partnership Initiative (GPI) pairing four NAMI state organizations with similar advocacy groups on four continents. Establishment of a Treatment/Recovery Information & Advocacy Database (TRIAD) project to begin tracking state and community investments in the public mental health system, along with evidence-based analysis of successes or failures.


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Posted: Oct 11, 2017
Abby Borden, sophomore setter for the Lady Lions of Wallace State Community College has been named the ACCC Volleyball Player of the Week for October 1 - October 8. The Arab, Alabama native led WSCC to a 3-2 record last week to claim her third POTW honor this season.
In 15 sets, Abby finished with 14 kills, 185 assists, six service aces, 38 digs and eight blocks. She continues to lead the NJCAA in total assists (1122), assists per set (11.00), and total aces (54); she is 6th in total digs (227).


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J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. is a progressive organization that will continue to be a nationally recognized diversified contractor. We will maintain our position as one of the top 400 contractors in the United States by being adaptable to the ever changing national economy and infrastructure requirements. Our Utilization of the latest technology and the commitment of our highly skilled, dedicated workforce, will enable us to provide our customers a reliable, high quality product, delivered on-time and in a safe work environment.
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By Reuters | 2018-12-07
HOUSTON - Former US President George H.W. Bush's family took center stage at his funeral at a Houston church on Thursday, with grandsons who knew him better as "Gampy" serving as honorary pallbearers and his granddaughters reading from the Bible.
Bush, the 41st US president, died last week in Texas at age 94. His remains were flown to Texas on Wednesday evening after a state funeral at Washington's National Cathedral attended by US President Donald Trump, the four living former US presidents and foreign leaders.
The service began at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, where Bush worshipped for more than 50 years, with more than 1,000 attendees singing America the Beautiful. The flag-draped casket was carried in soon after.
George P. Bush, son of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and one of the former president's 17 grandchildren, reminisced about fly fishing and sharing Blue Bell Creameries ice cream, a well-known Texas brand, as a child with the man he called "Gampy."
James Baker, who served as Bush's secretary of state and was a longtime friend, eulogized the former president as a peacemaker and "a truly beautiful human being."
"He was not considered a skilled speaker, but his deeds were quite eloquent and he demonstrated their eloquence by carving them into the hard granite of history," Baker said, his voice cracking at moments, summarizing Bush's accomplishments in foreign policy.
Mourners laughed as Baker recalled how Bush would let him know a conversation was over: "'Baker, if you're so smart, why am I president and you're not?'"
Country music star Reba McEntire was due to be among the musical performers at the service.Following the funeral at St. Martin's, a train will carry his remains about 130 km northwest to College Station, Texas, where he will be laid to rest at his presidential library.
The train is a Union Pacific Corp locomotive, numbered 4141 and bearing the name "George Bush 41" on the side that has been in service since 2005.Bush, who narrowly escaped death as a naval aviator who was shot down by Japanese forces over the Pacific Ocean in World War Two, will be buried with military honors, including a flyover by 21 aircraft from the US Navy.
Bush was president from 1989 to 1993, navigating the collapse of the Soviet Union and expelling former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's forces from oil-rich Kuwait.
He supported the passage of the American with Disabilities Act, a major civil rights law protecting disabled people from discrimination.A patrician figure, Bush was voted out of office in part for failing to connect with ordinary Americans during an economic recession. He has also been criticized for supporting tough drug laws that led to the disproportionate incarceration of black people, as well as what activists call an insufficient response to the AIDS epidemic when he was in power during some of its deadliest years.
But many tributes in recent days have focused on the former Republican president as a man of integrity and kindness who represented an earlier era of civility in American politics. That image has been burnished in recent years by the divisiveness and anger in the United States that accompanied the rise of President Donald Trump.
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Peppa Pig Coloring Pages
Peppa Pig Coloring Pages
Peppa Pig is a children's appearance that consists of abounding altered episodes that accumulate your accouchement entertained and educated.
Peppa's ancestors consists of Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, Peppa, and her little brother George. Daddy Pig is a bit bumbling and eats too abundant – "Daddy's big tummy" is a accepted antecedent of jokes – while Mummy Pig is far added animate and applied than Daddy. There are aswell Grandpa and Granny Pig – it was cryptic whether they were the parents of Mummy Pig or Daddy Pig until the chance Granny and Grandpa's Attic, which seemed to announce they were Mummy Pig's parents. Peppa aswell has an Uncle (who is Daddy Pig's earlier brother), Auntie and two cousins, Chloé (who is earlier than Peppa) and babyish Alexander. Peppa's favourite toy is her Teddy, while George's is "Mr Dinosaur," although he can abandoned say "Dine-saw." Peppa and (later) George go to a playgroup run by Madame Gazelle, and as able-bodied as Peppa and George, there are abounding added abominable animals that appointment playgroup.
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The added alternation of 52 episodes began on 5 on Monday 4 September 2006, with Cecily Bloom replacing Lily Snowden-Fine as Peppa, amidst added casting changes. A ten-minute adapted – Peppa's Christmas – is due for DVD absolution in the UK in November 2007


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My most recent project is DiviWP, a premium layout shop for the Divi WordPress theme.
I want to help other web developers and business owners to make websites they are proud of by offering premium layout packs that can act as a starting point for their next client projects or website.
Each layout pack is lovingly crafted with modern best practice design principles and conversion optimization focus.
Here are the other projects I'm currently working on.
TravelBud helps people plan and organize their teach and volunteer abroad experience with guaranteed job placements, accredited TEFL/TESOL training, cultural orientation courses and 24/7 support.
I built the first iteration of the website back in 2014 and have since launched three redesigns, a complex Salesforce integration and a payment portal/membership platform.
CultureRoute is an online education organization offering internationally accredited online courses.
I designed and built the platform on WordPress and launched it in mid 2017. The grading engine and forum functionality is some of my proudest work. I plan to write a series of posts detailing how I built it soon.
Clickshape is a UX focussed web development and design agency. I consult to businesses, offering WordPress design and development services and provide business process solutions incorporating automation.
MyVideo is a curated platform for South African videos. Originally launched in 2012 as a video sharing website, it has evolved into a magazine website highlighting videos that are relevant, funny and entertaining to a South African audience.


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"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." – Hippocrates
…and indeed it was!
I wasn't really sure where to begin my new blog. where does one start?!
I thought about pulling a Frauline Maria and "start at the very beginning" and go through the Do-Re-Mi's of teas, but that sounded a bit too predictable.
In the meantime, I had been battling a suffocating cold since New Year's Day that hindered both my breathing and my thinking. Two days and nearly a whole bottle of Theraflu later, it was getting worse.
I've GOT to do something else…
I'm not even sure (#1) what triggered the thought, and (#2) why I didn't think of it before, but I was a the grocery store picking up dog food and stopped by the tea and coffee aisle like I religiously do EVERY time I'm there. I rummage through a couple of boxes of tea and finally decide on the Echinacea Plus tea from Traditional Medicinals. It was worth a shot! If it doesn't work, at least I've got more delicious tea to steep and sip!
I'm not kidding you when I tell you this. I drank 1 cup and a half that afternoon and my coworkers were already commenting that I sounded better! By the next day, the cold was 90% gone.
(Just to clear the air, I bought my teas with my own money, this is not sponsored or a colab. It's my personal experience and research I did! OK? OK!)
Here's the scoop on Echinacea, tea lovers:
- TEA: I used the Traditional Medicinals Echinacea Plus (I'm not endorsed by them. I just picked them because they are US-based, organic, and non-GMO verified.)
- Tinctures, syrups, extracts or drops: I have not personally tried these before but in my research, I read a lot of positive reviews about the health benefits to using drops and tinctures. If anyone is interested, I'm planning on creating a DIY Echinacea tincture!
- Pills: You can also buy over-the-counter Echinacea pills, but I also haven't personally tried these. Just word to the wise: Most standard supplements will claim to have echinacea, in reality have less than 10% echinacea and the rest is filler. So, do your research before purchasing!
Keep in mind that when you're buying anything that you're going to ingest, please make sure that you're buying good quality ingredients. PLEASE check with a doctor before taking anything, as I'm not a medical expert or doctor.
BUUUUUT…..since I'm primarily focusing on herbal teas and have personally tried the Echinacea tea, that is what I'd recommend next time you're feeling a little under the weather and need to kick that cold to the curb! Go for high quality loose leaf echinacea tea (fresh from our garden is ideal!) and natural/ organic topical products.
I'm actually thinking of planting some Echinacea plants as part of my herbal tea journey!
Thank you for stopping by my humble herbal tea blog! It means the world to me that you stopped by, enjoyed a cuppa and accompanied me through my Echinacea journey….although, something tells me that this won't be the last time Echinacea makes an appearance!
Keep on steeping, tea lovers!


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Broken Egg - 18 pictures
Apprentice Photoshop Contest - 18 entries
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Contest Info
6/16/2009 13:00
6/20/2009 17:00
Contest Directions:
Photoshop this
broken egg image (click to download)
any way you wish. Some examples are: putting people or animals in this broken egg, merging it with some objects or animals, putting this broken egg into some unusual environment, using the broken egg image in advertisements, movies, paintings, etc. These are just some ideas.
You have
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Many thanks to Davide Guglielmo and Stock Exchange for providing the source image.
Contest Info
6/16/2009 13:00
6/20/2009 17:00
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Vladimir Putin in Russian Egg
Putin Party
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LOL, Awesome!
Putin Faberge EGG-sellent!
Score: 7.169
Views: 347502
Egg with a Candle
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Another gem! Great thinking and technique
congratulations on the silver, nerb! You are fully charged with chopping power!
cool! egg light is pretty awesome. You can use a green laser pointer to light the candle instead of matches.
Score: 6.628
Views: 349081
Baby Alligator Hatching
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Score: 6.346
Views: 358516
Kiwi Fruit Egg
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PS Glad to see you were author of this and Too Odd.
Score: 6.248
Views: 353657
Egg and the Easter Bunny
Have you ever confused yourself?
I just did.
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Gotta rethink what I considered to be my own personal 'favorite' for this contest.
If you have the time (and am not confused ! LOL - per your entry), you might try to add a shadow on the face of the mama rabbit that would be cast on her from the front of the egg and shadows behind...
[Edited by User on 6/19/2009 9:33:04 AM]
You are right! I forgot all about the shadow there,
This should be better now
I like the concept and this is hilarious!
even better after the edit
Just missed a trophy. I WAS pulling for ya.
Score: 6.22
Views: 345430
Orange Egg
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Thinking outside of the box. Good concept.
Looks photo realistic. Now eggs may grow on trees!
Score: 6.204
Views: 347005
Bruce Willis Egg Head
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Bruice was always a little cracked on the head!
Score: 6.164
Views: 371644
Broken Egg Cricket Ball
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Clean work. Look real no matter how weird!
Score: 6.108
Views: 356096
Desert Egg
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Score: 5.965
Views: 347257
Egg Broken by Bullet
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Sorry but the Bullet is on the wrong side.
Wrong side/right side either way pretty good work with the explosion.
I like this, but the saucer shows a rectangle layer remains (in gray color) - might wanna get rid of it
Score: 5.836
Views: 348091
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This contest is fueled by the following news: Besides chicken eggs, there are many other types of eggs that are used as food: Duck eggs: Domestic ducks have come from wild waterfowls. Their eggs are a little bit larger than chicken eggs and approximately weigh 90 gm and the color of the shell varies from pale green-blue to white. Duck eggs contain more fat and have an oilier texture than regular chicken eggs. The taste of duck eggs is strong and owing to this, they are ideally suitable for baking. The egg white is more dense and elastic in a boiled state than chicken eggs and therefore, duck eggs are not liked by many. Delightful golden biscuits can be made out of eggs thanks to their bright yoke but the egg white is not suitable for this. Duck eggs are often laid in mud; hence it is necessary to thoroughly wash them before use. It is recommended to boil the duck eggs for no less than 10 minutes. Duck eggs can be purchased in specialized shops. Duck eggs are to be stored in the refrigerator and should be consumed as soon as possible. For best results, let the eggs acquire room temperature before preparation. Goose eggs: Geese are well-known for their hostility, noisiness and people say that geese can replace sentry dogs. A goose egg is two-times the size of a chicken egg and approximately weigh 200gm each. The shell of a goose egg is limestone-white and usually very hard. With geese, as well as with ducks, they are not clean birds and therefore, their eggs are to be thoroughly cleaned before their use so as to get rid of harmful bacteria. Even though taste of goose eggs is stronger than chicken eggs, they are less aromatic than duck eggs and not so fatty. They can be boiled and simply served or can be used as an ingredient of baked dishes, in vegetable baked puddings and in gratins. Turkey eggs: These eggs approximately weigh 75 gm and the shell of the eggs is cream-white in color with light specks. Smaller eggs of young birds are usually paler than the eggs of older birds. Though turkeys are reared almost everywhere in the world, their eggs are found very rarely. Birds are usually reared for the sake of their meat and therefore, the eggs are kept for breeding. However, it is possible to find turkey eggs either in villages or in farms. The difference between the turkey eggs and chicken eggs is very minute and turkey eggs can be used for baking. Pheasant eggs: In size, the pheasant eggs are similar to guinea eggs. The color of pheasant eggs varies starting from a buff color to green-blue or olive; specks are present on the shells of these eggs. Pheasant eggs have a very strong taste and they can be boiled for use in salads, baked and can be prepared practically in any method. Before adding the eggs to other ingredients, it is necessary to break it in a cup to make sure that the egg can be used. Ostrich eggs: Since the ostrich's meat began to gain popularity, the possibility of finding an ostrich's eggs also increased. Ostrich eggs weigh 450 gm and more. Comparatively, the eggs have a strong taste and therefore, it would be better to bake them. The pale egg shell is very strong and it's very difficult to break the egg. Ostriches lay eggs in the summer and it is not possible to get these eggs in other seasons. Emu eggs: The Australian emu is little bit smaller than an ostrich. They are protected by laws and hence a special permission is to be obtained to collect the emu eggs. However, emus are bred in farms for the sake of meat and eggs. Eggs are laid in winter and the bird lays up to 20 dark cyan eggs with very hard shells in a single go. It is better to bake emu eggs, but it is possible to make scrambled eggs with then or to use them as an ingredient in unsweetened dishes. Eggs of wild birds: In the majority of western countries, eggs of wild birds are protected by environmental protection laws. However, it is possible to hunt seagull eggs after obtaining special permission. Seagull eggs are dark, spotty, green or dark blue with a gentle fish taste. Guinea eggs: These birds are relatives of pheasants and chickens. Their eggs are similar to bantam eggs; the eggs are two times smaller than chicken eggs and weigh about 25gm. The egg shell is always light brown in color. The taste of guinea eggs is gentle and mild. Guinea eggs are ideally suitable for decorating dishes or for adding to salads and the eggs are good for baking.
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2014 NBA draft team needs: New York Knicks
Meet the New York Knicks as they prepare for the 2014 NBA draft on June 26.
2014 draft picks: None.
2013-14 record: 37-45 (3rd in Atlantic Division).
2013-14 statistics: 98.6 points per game (20th in NBA), 99.4 points allowed per game (8th in NBA), 1,063 turnovers (second fewest in NBA), 759 three-pointers made (7th in NBA), 37.2% three-point shooting (tied for 7th in NBA), 1,670 free throw attempts (28th in NBA).
2013 draft recap: The No. 24 overall pick, shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. was the Knicks' brightest young player, averaging 10.2 points and playing 81 games in an injury-ravaged backcourt. He was named to the all-rookie first team. Hardaway must refine his shooting and develop other aspects of his game, but he far outperformed fellow young Knicks shooting guard Iman Shumpert and might be the most untouchable player on the roster.
Decision-maker: Phil Jackson took the helm as Knicks president of basketball operations in March and has made his first big move, firing coach Mike Woodson after not making the playoffs with a roster that went 54-28 the season before. Jackson has been promised full control by often-meddling owner James Dolan and probably would not have taken the position if he didn't think that would be honored. Expect Jackson to push for a solid system such as the triangle offense, which was the basis for 11 NBA championship Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers teams while he was a head coach. That's why he hired former Lakers point guard Derek Fisher as coach. But Jackson is new to the executive world, so while his track record on the sideline is unimpeachable, he has a lot to prove this offseason.
Biggest offseason decisions
Jackson is not in an enviable position. Injury-prone, ineffective forwards Amar'e Stoudemire and Andrea Bargnani are sure to opt into the final years of their contracts, while superstar Carmelo Anthony has said he will test the free agent market. Stoudemire, Bargnani and center Tyson Chandler make enough money that the Knicks won't have any cap space, but they can keep Anthony because they hold his Larry Bird rights.
Most of the Knicks' role players are locked up for next year, though Kenyon Martin could retire after injuries led to another abbreviated season, and rarely used center Cole Aldrich is a free agent. But Anthony must decide if he wants to come back to a roster that really can't improve in the offseason because of the logjam of bad contracts from the previous regime. Jackson might try to get a general manager with cap space to spare to take on Bargnani's oversized expiring contract, but he probably won't get much help in return.
His pitch to Anthony will hinge on luring big names next offseason, when the books mostly will be clear. Anthony can help in that regard; he is close with many other fellow Team USA superstars, and the dream scenario for the Knicks would be landing LeBron James in 2015. But they need to keep Anthony happy for now or be stuck with one of the worst teams in franchise history next season.
Draft priorities
1. Youth: The Knicks don't have any draft picks, but they have a good reason to try to pry a pick from a team looking to move one: Their roster is old. Even adding a pick in the middle of the second round would give Jackson a chance to find someone who could infuse his team, particularly his frontcourt, with energy and hope for the future.
2. Center: Chandler is the Knicks' second-best player, but he has injury issues seemingly every year. Martin and Aldrich could be gone, and an upgrade is needed either way. Second-round options at the position include Spain's Walter Tavares and Michigan's Mitch McGary, but the position is so weak in this draft that those players could go higher. Tough power forwards such as Tennessee's Jarnell Stokes and Virginia Commonwealth's Juvonte Reddic also could be options in roles similar to what Martin played.
3. Point guard: This is the Knicks' biggest weakness on paper. Pablo Prigioni had a strong season but is 37. Raymond Felton is more down than up these days. The answer probably isn't in the draft, but slipping Syracuse star Tyler Ennis could be attainable.
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I have travelled every morning under the Spa footbridge for four years.
During the summer months there are 50 nesting gulls perched on the ledges of the stone pillars.
When they are empty during the winter months these should be removed and anti-nesting put in place.
This is the main gateway to our lovely seafront and your first impression as you drive down under the bridge should not be horrible, white-bleached stone and shrieking birds. If the council considers itself on top of this on crisis why don't they see this and act? And before the migrating gulls return. Thank you.
Kevin Keld
3A North Leas Avenue Northstead, Scarborough


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Talking with Béla Fleck.
By Lindsey Lowe Osborne
It was the banjo of a Mr. Earl Scruggs—a banjoist who popularized the "Scruggs style" three-finger pick—that changed everything. Now one of the premier banjoists in the world, Béla Fleck was just a 5-year-old boy when he heard Scruggs's banjo, but even then, the banjo's bright, folksy song called to him. "It made a huge impact, even though I was a New York City kid," Fleck says of the experience. "And my big brother and I were huge music fans as kids—into all the new music of the time. The 1960s were a great time to grow up for kids into music. I know it sounds banal, but sometimes music chooses you."
Fleck, who's taken home 16 Grammys, received his first banjo from his grandfather when he was 15. He launched himself onto a journey with the banjo and together they have played hot newgrass, traditional bluegrass, otherworldly funk, modern jazz, African originals, transatlantic Celtic, and classical realms, as well as two self-composed banjo concertos (The Impostor and Juno Concerto), with a third one in the works. Fleck has been nominated for more Grammys than any other instrumentalist in Grammy history.
Soon after high school graduation—and not long after receiving the first banjo—he joined the group Tasty Licks and recorded two albums with them. After a stint with a band named Spectrum, Fleck joined New Grass Revival, with whom he performed for nine years; he also recorded his second solo album, Drive, during this time, which was nominated for a Grammy. In 1988, Fleck formed Béla Fleck and the Flecktones with bandmates Victor Wooten, Howard Levy, and Roy Wooten. Their second album, Flight of the Cosmic Hippo, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. The Flecktones most recently toured in 2011.
Twelve years ago, Fleck met Abigail Washburn, also a banjo player, at a square dance—she was dancing, he was playing. As they say, the rest is history, and in addition to now being married, they also tour together with their son, Juno. "This particular band, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, began as a love story—cheesy but true!" Fleck says. "Abby and I got together and were happy enough being a couple when her granny booked a gig for us at her church without telling us! Now we had to find a way to perform together. We had played a couple of tunes at Christmas for her family, but that was it. To our surprise, it was very easy and we had good chemistry on stage together. When we had our boy, Juno, we decided to combine forces and really do the duet touring thing, and bring Juno with us."
The two are collaborating more than ever on their second album, Echo in the Valley, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning eponymous debut album. Echo is different because Fleck and Washburn took their collaboration even deeper, this time writing many of the songs of Echo together, instead of designating songs as his or hers. "This time, we really wanted to truly write together," Fleck explains. "We spent a lot of our time on the lyrics, deciding what we want the songs to communicate, both literally and under the surface." For Echo, their mission was to take their double banjo combination of three finger and clawhammer styles "to the next level and find things to do together that we had not done before," says Fleck. "We're expressing different emotions through past techniques and going to deeper places."
The result will cause your breath to catch in your throat—it's music in the truest sense of the word—achingly beautiful melody, the sort of thing that could change the life of someone listening, not unlike it once did for 5-year-old Fleck. "[Music] is the prism through which I experience life," he says. "I do intend and hope for it to communicate humanity and convey a positive energy, perhaps even provide some catharsis for people."
Catch Fleck and Washburn at the Lyric Theatre on March 30.


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Classroom Chinese – including lesson plans and resources
Our Professional Development for Chinese is proving successful. At our meetings we ask for feedback from the teachers.We invite them to write anonymously as we want some really robust comments about our programme. Always setting out to improve what we offer and provide classroom teachers with all the help they need.
Asia New Zealand Foundation welcomes applications for the following: –
Link: Professional Development Funding for Teaching Chinese.
Our programme reflects the key requirements of level 1 and 2 of the New Zealand Curriculum.
Our methodology is based on the natural acquisition of language.
"I really enjoyed today's lessons as it gave me the insight into the mandarin language and how to approach the lessons. I was quite nervous, not now that I have a structured lesson plan, and with the help of an assistant, I feel more confident to embark on this journey. Suggestion: – may be a bit more moving around/interactions. However, I realise we were restricted by time."
We now offer additional workshops to cover hands on use of resources and participation in activities.
"Thank you for a fantastic introduction for teaching Chinese at our school – helpful plans, games and supporting resources" Jo
" Great introduction, making it less stressful, less of a worry about starting Mandarin in class – some good ideas and what to include – different games etc" Question – What happens beyond Term 1 – are you having another course in Term 2?" Tania
" Thanks so much for an informative and practical day". Planning has been most helpful as is the great list of resources"
"It was good to have the cultural aspect and customs and traditions."
"Great length and balance of activities during morning and afternoon sessions."
"Good timing for people that had to travel."
"Good to acknowledge the varying levels of language abilities within the group and the supportive atmosphere." Jeanette
"Very valuable efficient workshop – will participate again"
"more ideas and resources for teaching correct pronunciation and sounds" now available
"Art activities" we are working on a cultural programme
"Ideas for drama, calligraphy, dance, culture etc"


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Mark Chantiloupe, who is homeless, is facing a charge of firing a missile into a vehicle and is being held in the Palm Beach County Jail while he undergoes a mental health assessment.
Chantiloupe also allegedly threw a water bottle earlier Monday at a Boca Raton Fire Rescue truck, the report said.
Chantiloupe allegedly threw a large rock at the ambulance after it stopped for a red light at 2400 N. Federal Highway. Aware of the water bottle incident earlier in the day, paramedics in the ambulance were about to call in Chantiloupe's location to police when the man picked up a small rock, dropped it, then picked up a larger rock that he flung at the ambulance.
The ambulance driver accelerated quickly in order to avoid the rock. The rock did not hit the ambulance.
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