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Morten Veland
Morten Veland
Morten Veland, 2010
|Background information
|Birth name
|Morten Veland
|4 December 1977
|Stavanger, Norway [1]
|Gothic metal, symphonic metal, doom metal, death-doom, symphonic black metal
|Musician, songwriter, producer, composer
|Guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, vocals, programming
|Years active
|Napalm, Nuclear Blast
|Associated acts
|Tristania, Sirenia, Mortemia
Morten Veland (born 4 December 1977) is a Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, and producer. He is one of the founding members of the Norwegian gothic metal band Tristania, and the founding member of Sirenia and Mortemia.
Up to date, he has released nine albums and two EP's.
- 1 Background
- 2 Career
- 3 Influence
- 4 Private life
- 5 Discography
- 6 References
- 7 External links
At the age of 14, Veland began saving to buy his first electric guitar.[2] He would lock himself up and practice everyday and night.[3] Veland was inspired by Guns N' Roses's Appetite For Destruction and Alice Cooper's Trash to make a career out of music and afterwards by The Sisters of Mercy, Fields of the Nephilim, and The Mission amongst others.[2]
Early days[edit]
In 1992, Veland entered the music scene when he was just 15 years old.[4] He and bandmate Kenneth Olsson, who would later form Tristania, formed Uzi Suicide.[3] They were described as a fusion of Rock and Metal. However, his interest grew more into the UK Gothic scene. It inspired his songwriting into a darker and gloomier musical feel. Fragments of Uzi Suicide turned into Tristania.[3]
1995-2001: Tristania[edit]
In 1995, he co-founded Tristania and at 19 signed his first record deal. Veland released 2 albums and couple EP's with the band. Tristania became one of the leading acts in the genre at the time. They toured throughout the American continent and also in Europe. The band performed in some of the biggest music festivals in Europe.[4] Whilst in Tristania, he was the main lyricist, songwriter and guitarist[5] as well as being responsible for the growling vocals, until he left Tristania after the first two full-length albums due to social and musical differences.[6]
2001-present: Sirenia[edit]
After Tristania, in 2001 he formed his own band Sirenia, composing the same genre of music, in which he contributes nearly all of the instruments as well as the growling vocals. The rest of the band (except female singer and choir members) are mostly used on live performances only.[citation needed]
While taking Sirenia on a more melodic direction, Veland began writing other types of music.[3] He ended up with many great ideas but it didn't really fit his current band's musical concept. Since he felt the music was too good, he decided to form Mortemia. The music has a similar style to that of Tristania's second album Beyond the Veil. The band signed a contract with Napalm Records on 6 July 2009.[7] Mortemia is a studio project only, but he is considering doing a live lineup in the future.[3]
Throughout his career he has respected and admired: Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Leonard Cohen, The Sisters of Mercy, Fields of the Nephilim, The Mission, Tiamat, Nick Cave, and Paradise Lost.[3]
Private life[edit]
He runs Audio Avenue studios and works as a producer and engineer.[3] His top five Norwegian metal bands of all time are Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, The 3rd and the Mortal, Satyricon and Immortal.[3] During his spare time he collects cognacs, red wines, and beers. He also enjoys playing chess and goes out fishing. Veland enjoys nature and loves walking through the forests and mountains.[8] He has a wife named Elaine, the couple has a couple of children together.
- Widow's Weeds (1998)
- Beyond the Veil (1999)
- Angina (1999)
Live Albums[edit]
- Widow's Tour (1999)
- Widow's Tour/Angina (1999)
Compilation albums[edit]
- Midwintertears / Angina (2001)
- Midwinter Tears (2005)
Music videos[edit]
- Evenfall (1998)
- Sirenian Shores (EP, 2004)
- At Sixes and Sevens (2002)
- An Elixir For Existence (2004)
- Nine Destinies and a Downfall (2007)
- The 13th Floor (2009)
- The Enigma of Life (2011)
- Perils of the Deep Blue (2013)
- The Seventh Life Path (2015)
- Dim Days of Dolor (2016)
- Arcane Astral Aeons (2018)
- My Mind's Eye (2007)
- The Path to Decay (2009)
- The End of It All (2011)
- Seven Widows Weep (2013)
- Once My Light (2015)
- The 12th Hour (2016)
- Dim Days of Dolor (2016)
- Love Like Cyanide (2018)
- Into the Night (2018)
Music Videos[edit]
- My Mind's Eye (2007)
- The Other Side (2007)
- The Path to Decay (2009)
- The End of It All (2011)
- Seven Widows Weep (2013)
- Misere Mortem (2010)
Music Videos[edit]
- The One I Once Was (2010)
- ^ http://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Morten_Veland/884
- ^ a b "Sirenia Interview". about.com. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Mortemia Interview- Morten Veland Interview- Interview with Morten Veland of Mortemia and Sirenia". Archived from the original on May 17, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ a b "Biography". mortemia.no. Archived from the original on July 12, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
- ^ "Sirenia homepage". Sirenia.no. Retrieved 2011-08-20.
- ^ "gothmetal.net, tristania". Gothmetal.net. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-20.
- ^ "Sirenia mainman's Mortemia signs with Napalm Records". Blabbermouth.net. July 6, 2009. Archived from the original on January 28, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2009.
- ^ "Sirenia- Old Is New Again". deadrhetoric. deadrhetoric.
External links[edit]
- 1977 births
- Living people
- Norwegian heavy metal guitarists
- Norwegian heavy metal singers
- Norwegian male singers
- Norwegian multi-instrumentalists
- Norwegian rock guitarists
- Norwegian rock singers
- Norwegian songwriters
- People from Stavanger
- 21st-century Norwegian singers
- 21st-century Norwegian guitarists
- 21st-century male singers


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January 11 marks another anniversary, the tragic loss of the Samoan Clipper.
On its second run "down under", carrying the mail on a new Foreign Airmail route to Auckland, New Zealand, the Sikorsky S-42B's #four engine sprung an oil leak just after leaving Pago Pago's tea cup-shaped harbor.
Capt. Ed Musick, following procedure, decided to dump fuel to lighten the landing weight of the 19-ton flying boat. For reasons never definitely understood – perhaps because explosive fumes in the Sikorsky's wing spaces were ignited by the electric flap motors - the plane suffered a catastrophic fire. The flaming aircraft plunged into the sea with the loss of all aboard.
The news stunned not just Pan Am, which at the time was a relatively small company, but the whole world. A laconic, meticulous, but above all authoritative commander of transoceanic aircraft, Ed Musick was the epitome of an airline pilot. He had been honored on the cover of TIME when he pioneered the opening of Pan American Airways' first transpacific route in 1935. He had received the coveted Harmon Trophy. He was a first among equals in an elite group in whose hands were placed the responsibility of safely and regularly maintaining intercontinental communications by air – an evolutionary leap for the air transport piloting profession that didn't exist before his tenure.
Right: Final Radiogram from the Samoan Clipper, Courtesy of G. W.Taylor
Ed Musick's untimely death provided a very clear example of the potential dangers inherent in the line of work he and his colleagues had chosen. It underscored the brick wall of a fact that no matter how much you prepare, you may not be able to comprehend the consequences of every factor affecting your situation – and in the aviation business, one of those factors just might kill you. Flying was (and remains) serious business, which demands strict adherence to proper routine and knowing what you're about. Ed Musick understood that professionalism demands that you take your job seriously. He did, and the sacrifice he and his six colleagues made underscored the need for further understanding of the risks they inadvertently exposed, but that wasn't because they ignored them.
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"Thorough, Alert, Resourceful, Prudent." Andre Priester's Holiday Card of Pan Am's Sikorsky S-42, Courtesy of the Leslie Family Collection.
His approach to life and work was a perfect fit with the ideals presented on a holiday card sent out by Pan American's Chief Engineer and number-one safety evangelist André Priester. The card showed an S-42, the Pan Am logo, and some symbolic Pan Am employees, along with these words: "Thorough," "Alert," "Resourceful," and "Prudent." Musick was the living embodiment of those ideals. Priester was known for promulgating a saying that: "Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But . . . it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect."
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Footnote, An Elegy to Ed Musick:
Still alive in the memories and imaginations of many, Ed Musick's story prevails, most recently in the highly acclaimed production of BalletX, a respected dance company in Philadelphia. The piece, entitled "Sunset, 0639 Hours," is a theatrical interpretation of Musick's final journey with choreography and music tied to New Zealand and the US.
> Searching for the Samoan Clipper: Story of the July 15-20th undersea hunt off American Samoa for Pan Am's S-42B piloted by Ed Musick in 1938, by Russ Matthews, President & Co-Founder of Air/Sea Heritage Foundation
> Samoan Clipper UPDATES: July 2019 Air/Sea Heritage Foundation Search
> A Pan Am Great - Captain Edwin Musick


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Dell representatives said that they will begin selling Dimension 8300 systems with 3GHz 533 FSB processors shortly from all Dell sites.
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If you've seen one black plastic grower's pot, you've seen them all." It's not really an old saying, but it could be. Luckily more and more growers are trying their hand(s) at decorative pots–using them to differentiate themselves from other growers and to catch the eye of retailers and their consumers.
Ryan Mast, national sales manager at Rush Creek Designs, contributes this growing trend to the huge increase in container gardening that started a couple of years ago. "The idea was that a younger generation was able to walk into a greenhouse or garden center, buy their already potted up flowers and put it on their front porch," he says. "I think that's now being taken to the next step and starting with more growers."
Mast says that many of the growers using Rush Creek decorative pots, use them as pot covers. "They take their grower pots, drop them right into the more decorative pots to add a little bit more spice to the arrangement," he says. "With plastic prices coming down, it's something they can fit into their programs and still hit that $9.99 or $14.99 retail."
Bathroom Towels To Flowers
Jeff Palsrok of Michigan West Shore Nurseries agrees with Mast that decorative pots are a great way to appease retailers and appeal to consumers. Color trends are something Palsrok pays close attention to, using sources like Pantone to stay on top of the season's hot color(s). "Read up on what's happening in the market," Palsrok says. "Whether it's towels for indoor bathrooms or flowers, color trends change on a yearly basis and it's important to stay informed."
One key to having success with decorative pots is to keep it basic. "Don't try to be too cute," he says. Focus in on colors that will set you apart from your competition but also catch a shopper's eye. "Decorative might just be a trendy color. Garden centers are giving into these higher end pots more so than the chain stores might." This year Michigan West Shore had success with bright-colored pots planted up with well-matched varieties. There can be a drawback to working with a broad scope of colors, though. "Dealing with mass merchants, it's a little harder to track what exact items did really well."
"Also, from a growing standpoint, I think there's a limit to how decorative and nice a pot can be," Palsrok adds. "If the product you ship in doesn't look good in a week, then they're stuck with a high cost pot and flower that will basically get thrown away."
Ramping Up Design
CTi Plastic (Centrade Inc. in Canada) is a big believer in the value of using decorative pots. "We've taken a basic decorative plastic pot and done some work to ramp up on the design value of the pot to give the end consumer better value for their money," says Stacey Rumpf of CTi Plastic.
For CTi, they've seen that a trend in pot shapes has led to a more squared-off look, as opposed to the traditional round. Texture is another big trend for them. "We're gearing up for 2010 with natural looking textures on the pot's finish for a stronger look." Rumpf explains that by adding texture and paint to their pots, they develop more dimension.
Among other trends, Stumpf is seeing a lean toward more neutral colors that tend to blend well with home decor. "We have colors called wood, putty, Godiva and aged black," which is their strongest and has a zinc appearance.
"It's about being up-to-date in your marketplace," she says. "Retailers are a good example of this. They want something that's very specific towards them. You really have to crave out your niche and figure out what containers are going to best dress your plant material."


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The Patterns and Aberrations of Nature and Humanity
Matthew Gavin Frank's Sagittarius Agitprop was recently reviewed by Alice Osborn in The Pedestal Magazine. Osborn writes about how "Frank uses words to root out the patterns and aberrations of nature and humanity." She also discusses how the poet, "…manages to insert fresh word play and geometry into his collection, which, overall, borrows the best qualities of both narrative realism and pure surrealism."
You can read the whole review here.
You can also get your own copy of Sagittarius Agitprop from the Black Lawrence Press website or Amazon.
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I am embarking on research for a commentary on 1-2 Thessalonians (New Covenant Commentary) over the next couple of years. I will spend year one mostly getting my hands dirty with the Greek text and some lexical and grammatical aids. However, I will continue to collect good resources. For a shorter commentary, I cannot read every commentary cover-to-cover, so I will try and limit myself to 9 commentaries which I will examine in detail.
I plan on reading Donfried's soon-coming ICC volume, especially because it will be up-to-date on bibliography, and his work has been so influential in general in the study of the Thessalonian epistles. I have in mind to read, also, Gaventa, Malherbe, Bruce, and a variety of voices from the ancient church (thanks to ACCS and Blackwell "Through the Centuries). Aside from that, I am "open."
Please offer your perspective in the comments. It is most helpful if you name your favorite commentary and why you think it is so useful, illuminating, unique, or eminent. If you simply list a name or commentary series, it is not as helpful to me. But please do not be shy!


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At the height of harvest season, rain slowed farmers' plans and in many cases, halted them altogether.
While growers returned to the fields on Monday, another storm is bringing more rain and even the possibility of snow for some areas on …
As storm clouds rolled over the area and temperatures dropped this week, some of us lamented the sudden end to summertime while others happily welcomed the early arrival of autumnal days.
But few watched the change in weather more closely than local farmers.
At the height of harvest season, rain slowed farmers' plans and in many cases, halted them altogether.
While growers returned to the fields on Monday, another storm is bringing more rain and even the possibility of snow for some areas on Friday.
For farmers, it means more waiting and praying for sunny, clear skies. We join them in hoping for better weather that will lead to a successful harvest.
From the time the ground is tilled to when the last crops are harvested in the fall, farmers know all too well what it is to be at the mercy of the Wyoming weather.
Last year's sugar beet crop was devastated by fall rains and freezing temperatures, resulting in an economic disaster declaration. It's an unwelcome reminder that harsh conditions and cold temperatures can destroy months' worth of work in the fields. Last month, the Wyoming Business Council approved up to $5.4 million in loans for Western Sugar growers in Park and Big Horn counties.
As growers put in long hours to complete the harvest in coming weeks, we want to take a moment to recognize their hard work.
At its core, Powell is an agricultural community. Early homesteaders brought life to this once barren landscape a century ago; today, agriculture remains crucial not only to the local economy, but to the life of our community and state.
Gov. Matt Mead has called ag "a cornerstone of Wyoming's financial stability." Wyoming has more than 11,000 farms and ranches, amounting to $1.6 billion in annual income, according to the governor's office.
Agriculture "continues to provide a wealth of benefits to our state, citizens and nation — food for the table, open spaces, wildlife habitat, a pleasant Western style of living and much more," Mead wrote in his annual Ag Day message.
While Ag Day is celebrated in the spring, it's important to thank farmers and ranchers for their work and dedication throughout the year, and especially at harvest time.
The weather may not cooperate, prices fluctuate, the work is challenging and the days are long. But farmers persevere — come rain, shine or snow.


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Marc Faber : "I know Nouriel very well. He's an outstanding economist. I wouldn't use him now for giving me advice on when to buy and when to sell shares nor whether to buy gold and when to sell gold."
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You may have heard, people in Northern California are none too happy about a deal to sell their Sacramento Kings to a Seattle investment group that includes Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, which plans to bring the team up here and call it the Sonics.
But should Microsoft take the blame? No way, says the company.
A week after a California politician called for a review of the company's technology contracts with the state, Microsoft is going on record to make it clear that Ballmer's role in the Seattle group is independent of his role at the software company.
The Sacramento Bee quotes a Microsoft spokeswoman, "The effort to build a new professional sports arena in Seattle was initiated and is led by San Francisco-based developer, Chris Hansen, who has announced a number of investors, including Steve Ballmer. Microsoft Corporation is not involved in the effort."
Last week, in what was clearly a grandstanding move, California Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinburg sent a letter to the California Department of General Services, citing Ballmer's involvement in the Kings deal and asking for details of Microsoft's contracts with the state.
He wrote, "As a state legislator, I am well aware that I have no direct role in the day-to-day management of the State's technology procurement processes, but I cannot stand idly by while a prominent out-of-state company that has significantly profited from business with the State of California actively attempts to acquire and remove one of my State and my region's leading private assets."


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A completely sand-filled basketball weighs around 22 pounds. If you want a lighter ball, use a scale and stuff an old T-shirt or towel in the ball to take up space without adding weight. Do this as you fill the ball with sand so the fabric is spread evenly throughout.
Once filled to desired weight, push the tab back into place. Cover the hole with Duct tape.
To improve the grip and contour of the ball, cover the ball with an old towel or T-shirt. Then, using duct tape, tightly wrap the entire ball until no fabric shows through.
Work It! Squat to overhead press: Hold ball at chest level. Squat down, then explode up extending arms up and pressing ball overhead. Repeat. If advanced, add an overhead release and catch the ball.


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Wise Dan towers over Fourstardave rivals
Submitted by John Conte on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Wise Dan towers over Fourstardave rivals
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – When he ran in the Fourstardave Handicap last year, Wise Dan was coming off a loss, had not raced on turf in 10 months, and at 119 pounds was in receipt of a pound from the 2010 Fourstardave winner, Get Stormy.
When he runs in Saturday's Grade 2, $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga, Wise Dan comes in as the reigning Horse of the Year, riding a seven-race winning streak that began with his five-length win in this race last year, and at 129 pounds will be spotting his six rivals from 11 to 14 pounds.
What a difference a year makes.
As far as trainer Charlie LoPresti is concerned, 6-year-old Wise Dan is "every bit as good" as the 5-year-old Wise Dan. Wise Dan is the first reigning Horse of the Year to run at Saratoga since Curlin won the 2008 Woodward.
"He's had three races now and he comes up here and he works like he does," said LoPresti, referring to a five-furlong work on July 27 in 57.37 seconds over the Oklahoma turf. "If you didn't know him and you just saw him, he's not that impressive. Until you watch him train. He gets out there he's all business."
Business has been good for Wise Dan, who began the year with victories in the Maker's 46 Mile at Keeneland and the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill – both Grade 1 races. On June 29, Wise Dan overcame a torrential rainstorm which turned the turf course into green dirt when he won the Grade 2 Firecracker Handicap at Churchill.
When he won the one-mile Fourstardave here last year, the turf course was rated as yielding from day-long rains. There was rain in the forecast for Friday, which could take some sting out of a pretty firm Saratoga grass course.
"I hope we get more cut to the ground," LoPresti said. "I think it would play a little bit more to a closing style instead of somebody getting on the front end galloping along there. I would like to see it a little softer. It doesn't have to be a bog."


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After this election, don't we all need a little escapism? Join me at Spectacle Theater on Saturday November 12th at 10PM for a special screening of NURSE JILL. Tickets are $5, BYOB, and the address is 124 S 3rd St (near Bedford Ave) in Brooklyn.
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CS Council Receives High Speed Rail UpdateFeatured Stories, News Friday, November 22nd, 2013
In less than 90 minutes, you could ride a high-speed train between Houston and Dallas with a stop in College Station.
That's what the College Station city council heard during a recent presentation from the president of the Texas Central Railway.
Robert Eckels says a decision on the alignment is expected after the first of the year. One of three proposed routes includes a local stop.111413-Comments-from-Robert-Eckels.mp3
Eckels says the 200 mile per hour bullet trains could start running in seven years.
Eckels was asked by councilman James Benham how long the ride would take between Houston and Dallas with a stop in College Station.111413-Comments-from-Robert-Eckels-and-James-Benham.mp3
He also says they have run in Japan for 49 years with no loss of life accidents.
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-321 Ice Cream Shop is far from ordinary.
Instead of serving pre-made ice cream, -321 makes their ice cream right before customers' eyes — and with liquid nitrogen.
The shop starts out with a vanilla-flavored cream base. Depending on the flavor of ice cream being made, the base is sometimes mixed with other gourmet ingredients, such as matcha. This cream is then added into a large machine that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze it at a temperature of -321 degrees Fahrenheit. Certain flavors, such as pumpkin pie and apple pie, include actual pieces of pie. According to the shop, this way of making ice cream results in a creamier, richer, and more authentically flavored version.
- 321 offers certain staple flavors all year round, such as Cookies 'n Cream and Green Tea Kit Kat, their most unique and popular flavor. Seasonal offerings include pumpkin and apple pie, among others.
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General Information About Carlos Albizu University-Miami Campus
Carlos Albizu University is an institution of higher education dedicated to academic excellence and research from a pluralistic and multidimensional perspective. We educate students able to serve a highly complex and diverse society, with sensitivity to those most in need. We contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in our communities by training professionals with multicultural competencies. We distinguish ourselves through an educational philosophy based on a commitment to social responsibility, characteristic of all our programs and services.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.
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18 December - A catalogue of errors - click any image for photo gallery (4 images)
We have woken up to the snow that has been forecast since before last weekend and for
which there were severe weather warnings all day yesterday. Surprise, surprise there is
no sign (at 06.45 and 07.30) that Bexley council has gritted the B213 route between Abbey
Wood and Erith. Yet more proof, if it were needed, that our useless council is always
willing to gamble with peoples lives. On the
News Shopper website
Greenwich council is quoted as saying Main roads, public transport routes
are the main
salting routes. Bromley said it is focussed on main roads, bus routes etc. In
Dartford they have been gritting all week but Bexleys roads supremo, councillor Peter Craske,
can only waffle on about having to be flexible. Presumably because he hasnt got a plan.
The following photographs were taken and prepared for publication yesterday afternoon.
Several times while Abbey Road was being rearranged to benefit cyclists I asked what would be done to protect pedestrians and alighting bus passengers and apart from a vague indication that pedestrians would have priority Andrew Bashford (Team Leader Traffic Projects) obviously didnt have a clue. The photographs show what happens when you allow clueless bureaucrats to run amok in unaccountable positions of authority. Sandwiched between two bicycles painted on the footpath (one at the bottom of the photograph another at the road junction) you have tactile paving at the pedestrian crossing point (next to the nearest car) put there to reassure pedestrians, especially poor sighted ones, they can wait there safely. Thanks to barmy Bashford they cannot.
In his dishonest consultation leaflet barmy Bashford promised residents that they would not suffer any loss of parking spaces and somehow forgot to pass on the advice he claimed to have followed which warned of consequential damage to parked cars. However when it came to marking out the road it became apparent that it was not wide enough to allow as much parking as before. There has already been an accident at this point.
The result is as shown. The parking bay stops short of where it used to be and as no revised parking orders have been issued the repainted yellow lines stop at their original positions. This gives rise to an anomaly within the Abbey Wood Controlled Parking Zone. We have a piece of road not subject to any parking restrictions whatever. Youd be a fool to park there of course as my extreme wide-angle lens makes it look like there is more room than there is. But if you fancy having your car squashed by a 229 bus, then this is the place to be.
For another piece of idiocy (or is it malicious design?) we have this bus stop overlapping and obstructing a pedestrian refuge. The layout increases the possibility of a child making the time-honoured mistake of dodging behind the bus to cross the road and being unseen by motorists going in the opposite direction and it also brings traffic to a halt whenever a bus stops there. This is almost certainly why it is as it is; Bashford is nothing if not anti-motorist and given to being influenced by cycling pressure groups and with a nice side-line of pouring millions of pounds of our money down the drain in the process.
Weve seen this one before, but months after the road was in all but minor respects, finished off - in every sense of the word - we still have bare cables poking out of the ground and a rough surface leading to the possibility of pedestrians tripping within a foot or two of speeding traffic, not to mention an unlit obstacle placed in its path. No one at Bexley council seems to give a damn for residents lives. Certainly not councillors dozy Davey and cowardly Craske who are the masterminds who sanction Bexleys road fiascos.


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Frequently Asked Questions
What do all these acronyms (NRC, NAS, NAE, IOM) mean?
What are the relationships between the Board and the NRC/IOM, and between all of these and the National Academy of Sciences?
What is the relationship between the National Materials and Manufacturing Board and DEPS?
Are your meetings open to the public?
How can I learn about meetings before they take place instead of after they have taken place?
Who sits on your committees?
Are you a government agency?
Are you related to the NSF or NIH?
Do you award grants?
Where does the Board get funding?
How are your reports reviewed and produced?
Are your reports free or for sale? And are they all on the Internet?
What do all these acronyms mean?
The National Academies are comprised of four distinguished organizations - the National Research Council (NRC), the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), and the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). These non-profit organizations provide a public service by working outside the framework of government to ensure independent advice on matters of science, technology, and medicine.
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The National Materials and Manufacturing Board (NMMB), is part of the National Research Council's (NRC) Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS). The National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), the Institute of Medicine (IOM), and the NRC are the four organizations that comprise the National Academies. The NRC is the operating arm of the NAS and the NAE. Congressional charter established the NAS in 1863. The NRC, NAE, and IOM were established under the same charter in 1916, 1964, and 1970, respectively, and are all private, non-profit, self-governing membership bodies.
What is the relationship between the National Materials and Manufacturing Board and DEPS?
The Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS) is the unit of the National Research Council (NRC) that encompasses the NMMB. NMMB has liaison members from DEPS.
All meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise stated, such as when a committee is deliberating over final conclusions and recommendations. However, we do ask that you RSVP if you would like to attend a meeting, so that we can ensure that the meeting space is large enough to accommodate everyone who plans to attend.
You can visit our Web site regularly to see if any new meetings have been added, or contact us via phone or e-mail with any questions.
The projects undertaken by the National Academies are conducted or overseen by expert committees. Our committees are comprised of 10-20 volunteers from a range of disciplines and sectors, with expertise pertinent to the issues under consideration. Prospective committee members are identified in a variety of ways, most of which involve suggestions from individuals considered knowledgeable in the fields in which nominees are sought. Once a list of nominees has been developed, the list is sent to the chair of the National Research Council (NRC) for approval.
The NRC procedures include specific questions and assessments at virtually every stage of a project that are designed to bring possible conflicts of interest to the surface. Two essential parts of this process are, at the time of appointment, completion of a short form on "Potential Sources of Bias" that lists professional and financial connections and indicates any positions taken in relevant public statements, and discussion of this information at the committee's first meeting. When it is difficult to find individuals with the pertinent knowledge who have not been involved previously with an issue that will come before the committee, the situation is resolved by selecting a carefully balanced group so that all points of view can be represented.
The National Academies were created by the federal government to serve as advisers on scientific and technological matters. The National Academies are private, non-governmental organizations, and we do not receive direct federal appropriations for our work. Many of our studies are funded by government agencies, but we also receive funding from private foundations.
The National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health are government agencies and are not related to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the National Research Council (NRC), or the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
No. The National Materials and Manufacturing Board was created to address and advise on major national and international materials issues in an impartial and expert manner. The focus of the Board is to (1) be a key focal point for analyses and recommendations relating to materials policy issues; (2) assess the state of materials technology and the essential and primary needs of the materials community; and (3) to appraise and make recommendations for the improvement of the effectiveness of U.S. materials science and engineering institutions.
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Every report produced by the National Research Council undergoes a lengthy review process. In addition to extensive review within the institution, individuals independent of the institution, who are not involved in the authoring study committee's work, review the report. A report may not be released to a sponsor or the public until the chair of the Report Review Committee, or his or her designee, signifies that the institutional review process has been satisfactorily completed. This process ensures the credibility and authority of every NRC report by subjecting it to critical review by a body of peers highly knowledgeable in the subject matter. Adherence to the review process protects against a committee taking a narrow or parochial view of a problem, or failing to consider fully or properly document data or information pertinent to the issue under review. The process is particularly aggressive in differentiating committee opinions and judgment from findings of fact well grounded in research.
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Sleep Your Way to Better Heart Health
Hitting the hay can do much more than leave you feeling refreshed. Sound, quality sleep (7 to 8 hours a night) [2] is connected with reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to recent research. [1] But getting a good night's rest isn't as easy as counting sheep. Lots of things interfere with slumber, and what's worse, you might unknowingly have some habits that are hampering your sleep. Before you tuck yourself in tonight, check out these six tips for better shut-eye and a healthier heart.
1. Stop drinking coffee by noon.
The caffeine in that cup of joe can stay in your system for more than 8-14 hours -- and some people are more sensitive to its jolt than others. That means if you're sipping java past noon, the stimulant may still affect you at bedtime. [2, 3]
2. Get some exercise.
Aim to get about 30 to 45 minutes of moderate exercise each day to keep your heart healthy. But know that getting your heart pumping too close to bedtime may make it tougher to fall asleep. A good strategy: Exercise early in the day and then do some gentle stretching or yoga before bed. [3, 4]
3. Power down.
If your pillow time includes checking in on social media, you'll likely have to update your status to sleepy the next day. The blue wavelengths of light emitted by smartphones, laptops, and tablets suppress melatonin, a hormone that aids in sound sleep, according to a Mayo Clinic study. The fix: Hold the screen at least 14 inches from your face and dim the display. Better yet, give your electronics a rest about a half hour before you plan to turn in for the night. [5, 6]
4. Take a nap.
The National Sleep Foundation recommends taking a brief mid-afternoon nap to improve alertness -- about 20 to 30 minutes is perfect. Taking a siesta could even help your heart. Research from the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that napping may help lower the risk of death from heart disease. Just make it before 4 p.m., as nodding off too close to bedtime may make it harder for you to sleep come nightfall. [7]
5. Set the right temperature.
Cooler bedrooms most closely match the body's natural nighttime decrease in temperature. The sweet zone is between 54 F and 75 F -- any temperature above or below could interrupt sleep, according to researchers. [8]
6. Look for light during the day.
The body's biological clock is influenced by exposure to sunlight and getting some rays during the day will help regulate your sleeping pattern. For example, opening your curtains first thing in the morning to flood the room with light will help you feel more awake. And doing just the opposite at night will help prep your body for sleep. Block windows and turn any illuminated clocks away from the bed. If you happen to wake during the night, don't flip on the light switch; you'll go back to sleep more easily if the room stays dark. [3, 8]
1. Grandner MA, Sands-Lincoln MR, Pak VM, Garland SN
Sleep duration, cardiovascular disease, and proinflammatory biomarkers.
Nat Sci Sleep. 2013 Jul 22;5:93-107. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S31063. Print 2013.
2. American Academy of Sleep Medicine: Sleep & Caffeine
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3. Harvard Health Publications: Insomnia: Restoring Restful Sleep
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4. National Sleep Foundation: Nutrition, Exercise, and Sleep
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5. Sleep Conference 2013: Abstract 532
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6. .Are Smartphones Disrupting Your Sleep? Mayo Clinic Study Examines the Question
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7. National Sleep Foundation: Napping
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8. National Sleep Foundation: Sleep Environment:
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Hair: Quick Daily Set
I've been pretty lazy with my hair lately, mostly setting it with hot rollers or leaving it natural (yuck). I've come up with this messy and quick set that leaves me with a vintage looking style in a pinch.
Starting with dry hair, I comb small sections with a comb that has been dampened with lottabody and water. I then roll the sections up and clip them in no particular direction. I do notice that I roll most of my curls counter clockwise on the right side and clockwise on the left as that is easiest and fastest for my wrist and fingers. Right now, as can be seen in the photographs, I use two foam curlers in my set. I am trying to grow out my fringe and I find the rollers give a nice relaxed wave to my short bangs (any attempts I have made at setting them with clips have resulted in a frizzy mess).
With this particular set, I left the clips in for a bit over an hour and tied my head up in a silk scarf, the same as I would if I were doing a set to sleep in. Had I been in more of a hurry, I would have sat under the dryer. This set tolerates a moderate amount of brushing and the curls generally withstand some wind and the wearing of a hat.


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Doula Services
Birthing from Within Classes
classes and support for birth and postpartum in RVA
Every act of birth requires the courage to let go of something, to let go of the womb, to let go of the breast, to let go of the lap, to let go of the hand, to let go eventually of all certainties, and to rely on one thing: one's own power to be aware and to respond: that is, one's creativity. To be creative means to consider the whole process of life as a process of birth
. -Erich Fromm, 1959
I am a ToLabor certified professional birth doula.
peace of mind
Unlimited phone, text, or email communication through your pregnancy and postpartum period. I am on call for you 24/7, 2 weeks before your due date until you deliver your baby.
Initial free no-obligation interview to answer any questions you may have and get to know one another.
I always work with a back up doula in the rare event that I will not be able to attend your birth. You and my back-up doula can communicate to your comfort level.
prenatal support
I provide a collection of readings and articles for home study and two approximately 90 minute prenatal visits in your home to discuss your birth preferences and options, the physiology and stages of labor, comfort measures and any topics relevant to your pregnancy and birth. At the second visit, we shift into late pregnancy and postpartum gear and discuss signs of labor, breastfeeding, postpartum preferences and practice relaxation and positions for labor. (If you hire me earlier in your pregnancy and would like extra prenatal support, please see the prenatal support add-on below!)
As a childbirth educator with a Master's in Teaching, I am uniquely qualified to design your doula prenatal visits around topics that are relevant to you. Doula prenatal visits do not substitute for quality childbirth education, however. I love doula prenatal visits to be hands on with exercises for optimal fetal positioning, acupressure, birth art processes or pain coping practice with holding ice. Having had childbirth classes facilitates your getting the most out of your doula prenatal visits.
I am happy to recommend a childbirth educator and I offer a $25 discount for my own childbirth education classes for doula clients.
I am trained in acupressure for labor with Keith Bell, an internationally recognized expert in holistic health and Licensed Acupuncturist. I include a 30-40 minute acupressure session at the second prenatal visit (usually at 37 weeks) in the base fee, with the understanding that it will substitute for some discussion. (Prenatal visits are about an hour and a half).
Additional weekly acupressure sessions are available at 36 weeks onward for $69 each.
labor support
When you are in labor, I will join you when you need me, at your home or the hospital and stay with you through the birth of your baby. I offer aromatherapy if desired, acupressure, counterpressure, amateur labor and birth photography and I help facilitate your informed choices. I help the partner understand what is going on, and give him or her ideas for how to support the laboring person, as well as provide support for the partner as they step over the threshold of parenthood.
I usually take about 50-100 photos of your labor, birth, and hour following your birth, with care provider permission. I also am happy to take photos of your new family at the postpartum visits. At this time, I am only offering photography to clients who hire me for labor support. I don't offer photography only packages. Click
for examples of birth photography,
postpartum support
I will stay 1-2 hours after the birth. I will help you breastfeed if desired, and help get you settled and nourished. I visit you in the first two weeks of your birth. This is a time to discuss your birth experience, signs of postpartum depression, breastfeeding, going back to work, family adjustments and help you get access to any resources and support you may need from other sources postpartum.
breastfeeding support
I am trained in how to get breastfeeding off to a great start and normal difficulties and issues and can assist at our postpartum meeting. I also am trained to recognize when you may need the support of a breastfeeding specialist and am able to help you access those resources should you need them, in those lovely but sleep deprived early days when you just need someone to hand you a list of numbers to call.
I am a CAPPA certified postpartum doula.
"She would arrive and we'd chat a little. She'd immediately take the baby so I could take a (long) hot shower. It's amazing how much more human you feel after that! I'd dress, take back my baby, and climb into bed to nurse (which was great, because my baby had a horrible latch and needed all the help she could get). Cat would do the dishes, finish folding laundry, and play with my older boys. S
he'd cook us dinner and leave the kitchen tidier than when she had
arrived. -
click here for a wonderful article written by a former postpartum doula client who is also a student midwife and birth doula
Benefits of a postpartum doula:
My priority as a postpartum doula is you, the birth parent. I am there for you. Meeting your needs so that you can meet the needs of your growing family is my priority. Looking out for you while you step over the threshold into motherhood (whether for the first time or the fourth) is a service that I am honored and humbled to provide.
Light housekeeping, laundry, dishes, preparing meals, snacks and drinks, running errands, sibling support, pet care: these are all things I am happy to do as a postpartum doula so that you can focus on recovering from your birth and nurturing your new little one. I'm also happy to babywear and nurture your new baby so that you can spend quality time with your older children. Even fifteen minutes of one-on-one time with an older child can help ease both your and their transition into your growing family.
knowledge and emotional support
My experience as a birth doula and childbirth educator makes me uniquely honored to listen to your birth story and help you process your experience as you make your postpartum return.
I am well trained in newborn and new mom care, and can answer your questions with evidence based information, as well as guide you to resources so that you can start down this journey of parenting (whether it's your first or your fourth baby) with confidence.
I can help you with tips and tricks for normal recovery from vaginal or Cesarean birth. I can assist you with your latch, breastfeeding positions and help you troubleshoot common challenges, all while keeping an eye out for signs that you may need the help of a lactation consultant or other specialist. I always have resources ready for you to call should you need help with something outside of my scope of practice.
I always bring my camera with me and am ready to take candid photography of your early postpartum period, documenting the family in this special time. I do not edit the photos but do provide them to you quickly in a secure and private online gallery for you to download.
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I'm so sorry I haven't posted anything for a couple of weeks. Work has been crazy busy. You know, it's that time of year ;-). But, thank goodness it's the Xmas and New Year holidays. (I actually go back to work in 3 days week). And, after working 24/7 in the Sporteluxe office and not having a break, I've finally had some spare time to lay off the keyboard, sip on my favourite herbal teas and shoot a few new looks for my site. Hallelujah!
So, here is my first look featuring my favourite accessories from Folli Follie (this one was actually shot this morning on my way to buy a massage chair for my work hahahahah).
It's all about the accessories
- Leather watch and rose gold-plated bracelet from Folli Follie in QVB, Sydney +2 9267 2055 Shop 43, Ground Floor Queen Victoria Building, 455 George Street, NSW. Australia.
- Leather Jacket AllSaints
- T-Shirt Witchery
- Shorts One Teaspoon
- Shoes Adidas Stan Smiths from Stylerunner


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Chaotic Sword God - Chapter 1078
Chapter 1078: Breakthrough Obstructed
The disturbances in Hellfire City subsided very quickly. However, ever since the battle from that night ended, the descendant of the Bi family never appeared again.
A small, wooden hut stood alone on the tallest mountain of a mountain range over ten thousand kilometers away from the City of God. Even though it was buffeted by the cold wind all year round, it seemed to be deeply rooted to the ground. It stood there securely, without even swaying a little.
The layout of the hut was extremely simple, simple to the point where it was hard to believe that it was inhabited. Other than a wooden bed, a table, and a chair, there was nothing else. Everyone inside, however, was spotlessly clean.
On the bed lay a middle-aged beauty in a dark-green dress. She was elegant and her face radiated with a certain righteousness. She possessed a striking appearance, and even though she was already middle-aged, she possessed supreme beauty. A single glance would be enough to discern that she was an enchanting woman in the past.
Beside the bed sat a white-robed, middle-aged man. His face was filled with sorrow and pain, and he seemed rather haggard. He gently held the woman's white hand.
"Caiyun, you've slept for one whole year. I know that you only sealed yourself off from your aching heart and that you don't want to wake up ever again…
"Caiyun, it's me who can't make it up to you. It's me who has no right to see you. The one who should have suffered punishment like this should have been me, not you. Caiyun, why are you so silly…
"Caiyun, can you hear me? Don't be so stubborn. Don't be like this, alright? Wake up. Do you know that I feel horrible when I see you like this? Such agony…"
Hao Wu sat beside Zaar Caiyun, gently murmuring to himself as he held her hand. His face revealed the pain he felt.
Ever since he had brought Zaar Caiyun away from the City of God, she had always remained unconscious.
"Caiyun, maybe Mu'er can wake you up. Do I have to go find Mu'er?" Hao Wu murmured as bitterness filled him. He knew extremely well that Mu'er really hated both him and Zaar Caiyun. It would be virtually impossible to get her to awaken Zaar Caiyun with her zither music.
And if he really did try something like that, it would probably deepen the Heavenly Enchantress' hatred for him.
"What should I do? Just what should I do? Caiyun, when are you going to wake up…"
In the blink of an eye, another two years passed. It had been three whole years since Jian Chen had arrived in Mercenary City. Jian Chen sat like a sculpture in the room Xiao Ling forged from energy deep below Mercenary City. He did not move at all, not even energy rippled from his body.
In the silent and ice-cold room, the space there seemed to pulse like a beating heart. A profound aura filled the surroundings, possessing the indescribable truths of the world.
Jian Chen sat there just like that, borrowing the mysteries of the world invoked by Xiao Ling to comprehend the truths of the world, as well as the laws of the world. After three years of hard work, the rate he improved at could not be described with words. He advanced from the Seventh Heavenly Layer to the Ninth Heavenly Layer in terms of comprehension during those three years and had stagnated at the Ninth Heavenly Layer for a whole year. He was at the peak right now, only an inch away from reaching the comprehension of a Saint King.
Bi Hai and Huang Tianba remained at the Seventh and Sixth Heavenly Layers respectively from two years ago. Their talents were nowhere near as great as Jian Chen's, so even with Xiao Ling's assistance, they failed to advance one minor cultivation level a year. However, the speed at which they comprehended the secrets meant it would require another three years before they could break through once more.
The reason why they had broken through together in just one year before was because they had stagnated at that level for several years already. They had already reached the peak, which was why they could make a breakthrough so soon.
The two of them were still ravished with joy even though they had just made one break through in three years, as they would have to waste at least several decades or even over a hundred years to break through when they comprehended the mysteries by themselves. With Xiao Ling's assistance, the time required had been reduced several times over, perhaps even more than ten times over.
In three years, Huang Luan's strength increased quickly as well. She reached the Fourth Heavenly Layer of Saint Ruler, while only Chang Wuji and Yang Ling remained as Heaven Saint Masters.
Chang Wuji's talent was ordinary. He had consumed heavenly resources before, but he was virtually at the end of his thousand-year life. He seemed to have run out of momentum, so even with the assistance of the three beast furs, he failed to comprehend the mysteries of the world completely. He remained at the peak of Heaven Saint Master.
On the other hand, Yang Ling had not broken through, but he still had a lot of time ahead of him. As a result, breaking through was only a matter of time for him.
Suddenly, the mysteries of the world that filled Jian Chen's room began to pulse violently. The space around Jian Chen also seemed to react, trembling. The room began to distort. Jian Chen's figure also became blurrier and blurrier, until he disappeared in the distorting space.
The sunny sky above Mercenary City immediately began to darken. A thick layer of clouds rapidly appeared, enveloping the entire city. The clouds shrouded the sunlight, obscuring the sky. They rapidly expanded, covering a radius of a hundred thousand kilometers. They threw Mercenary City into darkness in that instance.
The sudden change in weather caused everyone in Mercenary City to stop what they were doing. At that moment, everyone raised their heads it the sky. All of them were filled with surprise and were curious, so they began discussing the changes all over the city.
No one knew what was happening. The speed at which the clouds had gathered was unbelievable. It did not seem like a storm at all.
Just as everyone discussed the sudden change in the clouds, a vast pressure suddenly appeared and pressed viciously down from space. It engulfed all of Mercenary City, and coupled with the pressure was the profound, incomprehensible mysteries of the world.
Immediately, everyone felt like a boulder was pressing against their chests, making it difficult for them to breathe. Some weaker people even felt like they were suffocating.
"These are the mysteries of the world. Someone's broken through to Saint Ruler…"
"No, I've personally witnessed the birth of a Saint Ruler before. The pressure was never this great, and the mysteries of the world that descended were not as strong. Has someone become a Saint King?"
"The birth of a Saint Ruler is accompanied with five-colored rainbow clouds. If it's a Saint King, there will be seven-colored rainbow clouds. Let's just wait to see the color of the clouds to know if it's a Saint Ruler or a Saint King…"
"Look, everyone, colors have appeared. The rainbow clouds have appeared…"
Experts were plentiful in Mercenary City, so a few experienced ones could see through the odd phenomenon of the clouds with a single glance. They immediately called out as envy filled their eyes.
Afterward, a dazzling multicolored light pierced through the darkness. It appeared in the thick layer of clouds and quickly became magnificent. It reached seven colors in total very soon, dyeing all the clouds. It was enchanting.
"It's seven-colored! The clouds are seven-colored! A Saint Ruler's broken through to Saint King…"
"Who has broken through? Is it an elder of Mercenary City? Looks like Mercenary City has gained another expert from today on…"
The crowd fell into a hubbub. Everyone was extremely excited. To personally witness the birth of a Saint King was something they could only experience through luck. There were just too few Saint Kings on the Tian Yuan Continent, and it would be difficult for a Saint King to appear even with several billions of people.
The appearance of the seven-colored rainbow clouds alerted all the high-ranking members of Mercenary City. With Tian Jian as their leader, a group appeared in the air as they stared at the clouds in the sky in amazement.
"Grand elder, just who has broken through in our Mercenary City? Why do I sense nothing in regard to this? Is it because the person who broke through isn't in the city but elsewhere and Mercenary City just happens to lie in the radius of the rainbow clouds?" An elder politely asked from behind Tian Jian.
Tian Jian stared unblinkingly at the clouds in the sky as interest filled his face. He said, "The clouds are centered around Mercenary City. The person who has broken through is indeed in this city, but he has hidden himself very well. Even I cannot sense where he is."
At this moment, an odd phenomenon suddenly appeared. The pressure that filled the surroundings rapidly weakened and in just a few seconds, it completely disappeared, as if it was never present. The rainbow clouds also began to dull, turning into nothing in a few seconds as well. A deep-blue sky reappeared.
Tian Jian furrowed his brows slightly when he saw this change. Shock filled his eyes, and he called out, "What's happened? Why have the clouds disappeared?"
"When someone breaks through to Saint King, the clouds will remain for seven whole days. B- b- but why have the clouds dispersed so quickly right after they had formed? This has never happened before! This is unheard of! There is no record of this whatsoever!" An elder beside Tian Jian cried out in astonishment.
Tian Jian pondered the occurrence as he stared at the sky. After a while, he seemed to understand something, and he sighed. He said in pity, "That person's failed his breakthrough."
"Failed? How is that possible? Once the rainbow clouds appear, they are destined to succeed! How can failure appear? This truly is unheard of…"
All the elders of Mercenary City were utterly confused by how the rainbow clouds had completely disappeared after appearing for less than twenty seconds. They all doubted what they saw. A few knowledgeable people also reached a similar conclusion with their deductions, and they all sighed in pity. At that moment, many people felt sympathetic for the person who had failed his breakthrough.
It would truly be a great blow to the person breaking through since that person was just about to become an expert that no one would dare to anger on the continent, yet that person failed in the final moments.
Jian Chen snapped open his eyes deep under Mercenary City. He angrily stood up and yelled at the sword spirits in his sea of consciousness, "Zi Ying, Qing Zuo, why have you come and made trouble? I almost would have become a Saint King, but I failed with what you did! Why are you stopping me from reaching Saint King?"
Everything was extremely successful as Jian Chen made his breakthrough. Just as he was about to reach Saint King, he had never thought that the sword spirits would suddenly interfere at this crucial moment, denying Jian Chen of his chance to reach Saint King.
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Whether it's through scenic bush, meadows or along the water's edge, the Lake Huron Shoreline trails are a delight for cross country skiers! A variety of groomed and ungroomed trails for all skill levels wind their way through our cozy communities and picturesque rural areas.
Saugeen RailTrail
In Southampton and Port Elgin, the flatness of the Saugeen Rail Trail makes for a leisurely ski easily accessible in each community. Ski the entire distance between the two towns, pausing to refuel at a local restaurant, or make it a shorter excursion by turning around at the halfway point.
While Southampton does not have an official trail system, gliding along the shoreline is a memorable experience on a sunny, wind-free day. Enjoy a quiet ski on the pretty lanes that wind their way through the cottage community. Or soak up the town's architectural history by touring along the less-travelled streets. Rentals are available at a local outfitting store .
Port Elgin
Groomed trails in Beiner's Bush at the north end of Port Elgin are accessible by travelling west on the 10th Concession (toward Lake Huron) from Hwy 21. The trails can also be reached by skiing across Nodwell Park (also known as the Participark), with access behind Parkwood Drive. The Port Elgin Cross Country Ski Club, all volunteers, does the maintenance work on the approximate 10 km of trails that run through bush and over bridged frozen streams.
MacGregor Point Provincial Park
Numerous trails run through the park and many make terrific cross country ski trails through scenic wooded areas, wetlands and along the shore. Be forewarned, the trails are not groomed. The unplowed park roads can be skied, too! Park User Fee applies.
The Kincardine Cross Country Ski Club takes care of a network of three groomed trails, suitable for all skill levels and different styles of skiing. Enjoy a distinctive and diverse aspect of nature on each trail. Season's memberships and day passes are available at the Stoney Island trails.
Point Clark
Surrounding the majestic Lighthouse at Point Clark are four nature trails ideal for cross country skiing during the winter months. They can be accessed at several points throughout Point Clark and trail maps can be obtained by contacting the Township of Huron-Kinloss office at 519-395-3735.
Officially opened on September 22, 2002, the multi-use, four season Brant Tract sports several doublewide trails that cross country skiers will love! Located 6 kms south of Paisley on Brant Concession 12 and one km east of Bruce County Road 3, the entire trail system runs through 781 acres of reforested county property.
Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area
Skiers will enjoy the peacefulness and the scenery of Saugeen Bluffs in the off-season. Break your own trails or follow the tracks of those who have come before, as trails are not groomed. No user fee.
MacGregor Point Provincial Park
Snowshoeing enthusiasts can travel pretty much anywhere in the park, breaking their own trails and enjoying the peacefulness of the winter outdoors.
The Brant Track
Several loops are doublewide and a great place to snowshoe to experience Mother Nature "up close and personal".


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Today is our normal grocery shopping day. Tuesdays are when the grocery store sales for the week begin and seem to be the best day to buy produce at Rancho Markets. Because the sales on produce are so good and the quality varies dramatically at Rancho, we treat it much like a farmer's market – we buy what looks good and is inexpensive.
So, today at Rancho, there were a few sale items I wanted to look at.
- Cucumbers – 7 for $1
- Cauliflower – 2 for $1
- Eggplant – 2 lbs for $1
- Pasilla Peppers – 2 lbs for $1
- White Onions – 2 lbs for $1
- Cabbage – 6 lbs for $1
Just because it's on sale does not mean it's good. Like anywhere else, you have to be careful about quality. Today, I found they hadn't stocked the eggplant yet, and neither the cucumbers nor the pasilla peppers were very good since they're probably blowing out last week's stock. The cauliflower, cabbage and onions were fantastic, so I bought some of each. Actually, I overbought on onions as usual because we go through so damn many every week, but they'll keep in the fridge for more than a week.
This is why shopping at ethnic markets can save so much money. I bought two heads of cauliflower at Rancho for $0.99 total. Winco had the exact same cauliflower for $1.28 each or $2.56 for two: more than two and a half times what I paid!
The rest of the list, which we picked up at Winco, consisted of a few basics: all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, milk, some beef that was on sale, and fresh strawberries. We like to freeze strawberries when they're in season because it's much cheaper than buying a bag of frozen. I've already put up the strawberry preserves for the year, so these will mostly be frozen for smoothies. I also picked up some salad ingredients.
We Spent: $28.85
Budget Remaining: $20.35
We try never to shop on an empty stomach. Since we like to go to Rancho in the late mornings when it's quiet, we usually stop for lunch before heading on to Winco. Eating out is deducted from our weekly food budget, so we had to be careful! Luckily, there was a taco truck we'd been wanting to try and those are usually inexpensive.
We stopped at Taqueria el Primo and bought $4 worth of tacos: adobada (spicy pork), carnitas (shredded pork), cabeza (cow head) and pollo (chicken). Boy, was that ever good! What's interesting: Only half of the taco menu items are translated into English – the half that Americans will generally eat and/or expect, like steak, chicken and pork.
We Spent: $4
Budget Remaining: $16.35
Today's Menu
Breakfast: extra fluffy Rauga Pankūkas (yeast pancakes) and an omelet.
Lunch: Taqueria el Primo tacos
Dinner: Cauliflower tabbouleh with bulgur-lentil pilaf
- All*You Grocery Challenge
- Grocery Challenge - Day 1
- Grocery Challenge - Day 2
- Grocery Challenge - Day 3
- Grocery Challenge - Days 4 & 5
- Grocery Challenge - End of Week 1
- Grocery Challenge - Week 2 Begins
- Grocery Challenge - End of Week 2
- Grocery Challenge - Week 3 Begins
- Grocery Challenge - Week 3, Days 1 & 2
- Grocery Challenge - Halfway Through and My Thoughts and Tips
- Grocery Challenge - End of Week 3
- Grocery Challenge - End of Week 4


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So, you need to install a Windows XP system. Problem is, there is something wrong with your CD ROM drive. Or perhaps your computer is not equipped with a CD ROM drive. And there are no portable CD ROM drive lying around either. Darn.
One solution for such a situation is to install the Windows XP using a USB flash drive. We need to create a bootable USB flash drive that could function just like a Windows XP Setup CD. To do this, we need to:
1) prepare an empty USB flash drive, at least 1 GB in space
2) prepare a Windows XP Setup CD
3) format the USB flash drive and make it bootable
4) copy files from Windows XP Setup CD to the USB flash drive
For step 3 and 4 above, there are free tools available on the net. But this means downloading separate tools, executing them one by one and even doing some manual tweakings yourself. So the question is, is there any tool that can perform all those steps in one nice simple user interface and eliminate the need for manual tweaking? WinSetupFromUSB might be one such tool.
Just follow these steps:
1) Download WinSetup-1-0-beta7.7z, and use WinRAR or 7Zip to extract its content to any folder you want.
2) Run WinSetupFromUSB_1-0-beta7.exe
3) Select your target USB flash drive. It is going to be formatted so you might want to backup its content before proceeding.
4) Select the tool to format and make your USB flash drive bootable. Two such tools are bundled by WinSetupFromUSB, they are Bootice and RMPrepUSB. For this tutorial, I'll use RMPrepUSB.
The RMPrepUSB window will appear.
5) Enter partition size for the USB flash drive. For this tutorial, we'll enter MAX to allocate the maximum space available.
6) Enter volume label.
7) Choose boot options. Since we want to use the USB flash drive as a replacement for Windows XP Setup CD, we'll choose XP/BartPE bootable [NTLDR].
8. Choose file system. FAT16 is suitable for USB flash drives with 2 GB or less space and also usually the most compatible format for older BIOSes. If your USB flash drive space is larger than 2 GB, you should choose FAT32. Since my USB flash drive space is 2GB, I choose FAT16.
9) Click on Prepare Drive. You'll be asked for confirmation before all data on your USB flash drive erased and a new partition created.
First confirmation:
Second confirmation:
Wait for a while, until the formatting finished and you return to the RMPrepUSB window. Click Exit to close the RMPrepUSB window.
10) Choose what operating system setup you are going to put into the USB flash drive. To choose Windows XP, click on Windows 2000/2003/XP Setup check box and enter the root directory of your Windows XP CD Setup.
Browse for your Windows XP Setup CD:
11) You're set and ready. Click on Go and wait until the copying process finished (about 30 minutes in my computer).
And that's it!
12) You can now install Windows XP using the USB flash drive. Don't forget to set the boot order in the BIOS Setup.