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If you really want to get Down Under and experience Australia's highlights without feeling rushed, you'll have to get off the big coaches. Explore Melbourne before hitting the Great Ocean Road and cutting through the Outback to the Red Centre. Here you'll experience the mysteries of Uluru and gain insight into Aboriginal Australian culture. When it comes time to bed down, shake things up with a variety of unique accommodation — swags to underground hostels and everything in between.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city. If you arrive early enough, head into the city to take in the 'cultural capital of Australia'. Get lost in the city's famous laneways, go on the hunt for the perfect flat white (hint: Melbourne loves its coffee shops), catch the tram to St. Kilda, or wander around the über-cool Fitzroy neighbourhood.
Travel past world-famous surf beaches along the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy views of the 12 Apostles and walk through the rainforest in Great Otway National Park.
Depart early morning for the journey to Port Campbell. Check out the famous surf coast, visiting the towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay en route. Make a stop at Great Otway NP for an included rainforest walk. Explore the scenic attractions of the Great Ocean Road including the picturesque 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
Visit the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve en route to Grampians National Park, known for its sandstone mountain range and impressive rock art. Trek through the forest, lush with vegetation and wildlife.
Start the day visiting more attractions of the Great Ocean Road including The Arch and the now broken London Bridge. Visit Tower Hill State Wildlife Reserve for a chance to see animals endemic to Australia such as koalas, emus and kangaroos. Opt to visit an Aboriginal Cultural Centre to learn about the significance of the area to the indigenous people. End the day with an evening walk in the Grampians NP.
Explore Grampians NP. Enjoy waterfalls, lakes and beautiful vistas. Later, travel to Adelaide.
Early start to explore more of Grampians NP. Walk to the stunning Jaws of Death Balconies, visit MacKenzie's Falls, and travel onto Adelaide, the capital of South Australia.
Enjoy a free day in Adelaide. Opt to take the tram to Glenelg beach, visit a nearby winery, grab lunch at the Central Market, or spend some time getting lost in the city.
If you're travelling between mid-September to late-April, opt to pre-book the "Dolphin Swim and Cruise" activity on the checkout page, to include this optional on your tour.
Enjoy a local food experience in the Clare Valley, then it's on to Flinders Ranges.
Hit the road in the morning. Admire scenic views across the Clare Valley and enjoy a local food experience featuring South Australia's best regional produce. Continue to Flinders Ranges.
Explore Wilpena Pound, the heart of Flinders Ranges National Park, for a walk to a natural amphitheatre sacred to the Aboriginal Adnyamathana people. Learn about Aboriginal art and early settler history.
Take the day to explore the amazing scenery of Flinders Ranges.
Travel from Flinders Ranges to Glendambo with a stop along the way at the salt lake of Lake Hart.
Travel to the town of Coober Pedy, the world's opal mining capital. After a guided tour of a mine, escape the heat like the locals by spending the night underground.
Travel to the unique opal mining town of Coober Pedy, where people live underground to avoid the heat. A guided mine tour gives insight to the mining process and the importance of opal to the area. Overnight like the locals by sleeping in an underground hostel, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Take in the vastness of the Outback on a driving day, then bed down in a swag (padded canvas bedroll) around a campfire and sleep under the Outback sky.
Enjoy a morning walk through the gorges and valleys of Kings Canyon. Drive to Uluru, where Australia's most iconic view awaits. Experience the colourful sunset at Uluru while enjoying a glass of bubbly.
Enjoy the morning taking in the scenery or by going on an optional 4km walk through the gorges and valleys of Kings Canyon of Watarrka National Park.
Enjoy the Mala Walk at Uluru to learn the importance of the rock to the Aboriginal Australians.
The next morning, awake before sunrise to do the Mala Walk around part of the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock) while learning its significance to the local Aboriginals. Visit the cultural centre to get a better understanding of the area.
Opt to pre-book the "Uluru & Kata Tjuta Helicopter Ride" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Discover more of the Red Centre with a hike through the beautiful Valley of the Winds in Kata Tjuta. Transfer to Alice Springs, where the tour ends upon arrival in the early evening.
Travel to the rock formations of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and, heat permitting, walk through the Valley of the Winds to explore the surrounding area before continuing onto Alice Springs.
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08 May "Not" "Quite" "Yet:" A Lesson in Linguistics in Schuyler's "Dining Out with Doug and Frank"
Line count starts at the title. (Oh, let me go back.) First, the traditional title serves as an amuse-bouche of the poem, a compendiary taste of the lyrical feast to come: for example, Robert Lowell's "Skunk Hour" promises skunks and delivers skunks. However, in the conversationalist trope of Postmodernist poetic aesthetic, the title is the first line of a poem and is to be read first, the first line is read as the second, the second as the third, and so forth. The title is the first breath of narrative, and an author encourages his or her readers to read on—a rhetorical trick of unadulterated authorial intention as he or she strikes his or her first strokes to the page. James Schuyler breathes his first breath, "Dining Out with Doug and Frank," as this promise of this narrative. Through the first several words, a rhetorical analysis suggests that the ambiguity between converging and diverging definitions, as well as being attracted and yet straying from narrative, demonstrates the isolation or fortitude one can feel surrounded by water in the middle of Manhattan.

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Women American Politics is used as a term to describe women in American politics and the effect of women on American politics. The two are clearly closely intertwined but are quite separate. Traditionally, women have been excluded from, or limited in their access to political influence and particularly to elected positions of powers in the USA. In terms of major social change, it has generally been the case that for any change to remain in place the pendulum must swing past the point of equilibrium. In terms of women in American politics, this means that long term change is not likely until some point after which there has been a bias in FAVOR of women in place for some time.
While there have been substantial advances in the role of women in American politics,
and certainly numerous cases of women who have received favored treatment, there has been little systemic bias in favor of women. Accordingly, there is a solid basis for believing that there is still, and is likely to be for some time, a gender bias in American politics.
The existence of gender bias provides opportunities for both genders. In particular, it provides opportunities for those who are prepared to develop relationships based on intellect and knowledge rather than on sexual attraction or expectation of sexual favours. Those relationships will provide long term mutual respect and, as such, will be the basis for substantial cooperation.
While the continuation of gender bias occurs, it is likely that some women will continue to seek advantages through sexual favours, or flirting. However, the continuing increase in success for women will make this a less effective method. Accordingly, the opportunity for women is greatest by focusing on gaining knowledge and putting forward rational alternative policies.
The differences between men and women have been the subject of much debate and literature for some time. Women American politics has been a key part of this debate. Apart from the strictly physical differences,there is little that is uniquely male or female. However, there are a number of important parts of people's behavior and influences in which there are strong alignments with one gender or the other. Aggression on the part of males and compassion on the part of females is a typical one.
Clearly, there are both very aggressive women and very compassionate men. However, there is a clearer connection between men and aggression and between women and compassion. While there are numerous such factors about which there are varying degrees of alignment or non-alignment, it is important in learning about politics to understand some "types" and some "behaviors"
The most common way for those who are not in a power group to seek power is to emulate the characteristics of those who have power. Women American politics has suffered from this occurring.In terms of many groups, this involves exhibiting extreme physical aggression. This is extremely common in the animal world. In politics, this approach is seen amongst women who are aggressive, often shouting and constantly bullying. Similarly, this approach is seen in other behavior than is aligned with the power group so it is seen in women who participate in perceived male activities such as shooting, fishing, going to the football and the loud use of obscene language or terms of male bonding.
The alternative way to seek power is to show that there is a different method of choosing the leader. Women American politics has seen some good examples of this. In the animal world, this is done by the leader who outsmarts its challenger - such as the lion who leaps over a cliff edge to a small platform and the pursuer falls to it death.
For women in politics, this approach would be a well researched, intelligent lady who negotiates without any bullying or aggressive behavior. Most importantly, any flirtatious, sexually inappropriate behavior or attire would undermine such an approach. The approach should, however, utilize the other characteristics that are more aligned with women's behavior.
For men, the opportunity exists to use the skills that have traditionally been associated with women and to use them in political dealings. As women become increasingly involved and influential in politics, the skills which they have honed will be much more valued in others.
These are important additional lessons to absorb as you progress through the
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"I Just Remarried and My 3-year-old Doesn't Like My New Husband"
Dear Dr. Bill,
I recently got married to a wonderful man who is going to adopt my three children, none of whom really know their natural father. My middle child, who is 3-years-old, hasn't been taking to my husband like my other two have. Sometimes he says he doesn't like him, and starts crying when my husband corrects or disciplines him. What can we do to help create that bond between them as a father and son?
Dear Gina,
When a parent remarries, it's not unusual for their children to go through a time of adjustment. If you think about it from your three-year old's perspective, all of sudden this new man moves into the house and takes away a lot of mommy's time and attention.
Up until now he and his siblings had mommy all to themselves, and now they've got to share her with this "intruder." Mommy is even kissing and hugging this man…yuk!
What's even worse, this man is telling him what to do and punishing him when he misbehaves. He's probably thinking to himself, "I just wish this guy would leave!"
Your husband is going to need to work extra hard to develop a bond with your three-year old. This means taking a real interest in him and spending special one-on-one time together.
He'll also need to focus on praising your son when he behaves instead of simply disciplining him when he doesn't. In other words he needs to "catch him being good."
At the same time, you may need to become a little more firm with your son when he misbehaves. If you expect your husband to be the primary disciplinarian in the home, you will be headed for significant problems in the future, particularly when your kids reach the teen years.
Thanks for writing Gina. If you have a question for me about family issues or Christian living, click the "Question" link on the Family Expert page.
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The original idea was based on a wish list of the essentials we look for when we go on holiday.
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No life
A person who has NO social life whatsoever. This is about 98.9% of everyone on the internets.
Without variation, the first accusation or retort of the pwned is that the pwnr has no life. This is normally phrased as a claim that the pwnr spends too much time on the Internets, or that the incidence of pwnage took "too much time" or "too much effort", clearly indicating that the pwnr is obsessed with and quite possibly Internet stalking the pwnee. The pwned may also attempt to put on a facade that they are "too cool for this internet shit anyways."
Because this is almost the exclusive standard usage of the phrase, no life has become a de facto acknowledgment of pwnification. Thus most trolls will remain unsatisfied until told they have no life.
- "Get a life"
- "Wow, that must have taken forever. Clearly you have no life."
- "Wow, you are spending way too much time arguing with me. Clearly you have no life."
- "You keep commenting because you have no life." See occupatio.
- "Why don't you spend more of your time with your kids instead of arguing on the Internets?"—a favorite of pwned teen mothers
- "Poor, poor dear. Here, have a nickel and get yourself a life."
- "Yeah right, you don't work, you spend all day online trolling because you have no life!"
- "Obviously you have no life and should probably kill yourself in order to not waste any more of the precious, precious natural resources currently keeping that stink sack you call skin alive."
- "Well, pardon me for HAVING A LIFE, gringo. "
Any one or more of these will guarantee instant drama and butthurt met with "G2g i need sleep." Best of all, they require minimal typing.
List of People Who Have No Life
- Asspies
- The Commentary Community
- Anthony 'A-Log' LoGatto and all his shut-in little friends
- Tore Sinding Bekkedal
- Kevin and Kat
- Solitaire
- Gsnfags
- Sceptre
- Cheddar-Cheesia
- Meowbark
- Jimbo Wales
- Kaoru Yuuka
- You
- The Gorilla Judge
- Zezima
- Zombies
- Chivon Matthew
My eyes glaze over as I stare at the unnatural florescent glow of the computer monitor. Suddenly, I realize I've had to urinate for 5 hours now. I was so entranced in my game of Warcraft that I never noticed. I stagger off of my chair, which has a hole worn in it from my fat ass grinding against it for almost 3 years straight. I limp into the bathroom and turn on the light. I glance into the mirror and stop. Something caught my interest. I looked into the mirror, at myself, into my eyes - my tired, limp, lazy, dull, lifeless eyes. And in that moment, reality hits me like a stone in the head; I have no life left, for the Internet has sucked it away, into the virtual world, gone among the billions of ones and zeros...I have no life...
|No life is part of a series on Language & Communication
Languages and Dialects • Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Style, and Usage • Rhetorical Strategies • Poetry • The Politics of Language and Communication • Media • Visual Rhetoric
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SWC Named One Of The Top 10 Coolest Companies To Work For In Chicago
Famous for great pizza, multiple professional sports teams, Oprah, and the Magnificent Mile, Chicago always seems to have a great buzz about it. America's third most populated city has attracted an abundance of awesome companies that take employee appreciation to the next level. Let's take a peek at the ten coolest companies to work for in Chicago.
SWC Technology Partners
SWC is a team oriented company. They have a reputation for being loyal to their employees, giving their workers a lot of exposure to different environments and technology, and organizing a lot of fun, expensive after hour activities. In the company's quest to help their employees live balanced lives, SWC organizes happy hours, lunch activities, employee talent shows, trivia contests, and even dodgeball games. It's safe to say that SWC is one of the coolest companies in Chicago.
The full article, "Top 10 Coolest Companies to Work for in Chicago," which originally appeared on O.C.Tanner, can be read by clicking here.
To learn more about working for IT consulting firm SWC, visit SWC's Chicago area IT jobs.
About SWC Technology Partners, Inc.
SWC Technology Partners is an award-winning provider of IT solutions to midsize businesses. For more than 30 years, SWC has excelled at delivering technology solutions that optimize productivity, strengthen customer relationships, enhance data sharing and drive profitability.


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What is your Cope-Marsh number?
What is the Bacon-Erdos number? From the Wikipedia article:
An individual's Erdős–Bacon number is the sum of one's Erdős number—which measures the "collaborative distance" in authoring mathematical papers between that individual and Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős—and one's Bacon number—which represents the number of links, through roles in films, by which the individual is separated from actor Kevin Bacon.Much like the Bristol Stool Scale, it's stuff like this that makes me proud to be a scientist.
As the title says, I wish we had something like this in paleo. Only maybe not tied to movies. It would be interesting to know who had the lowest Cope-Marsh number, which is the sum of one's collaborative distance from Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. It would be tough because although both Cope and Marsh published a buttload of papers (more than 1200 for Cope), they hardly ever collaborated and they hated each other's guts. So the immediate links to each would be few and probably distant from each other in collaboration space. Maybe their posthumous stuff would be a good place to start.
Can somebody get to work on this?
(Somebody else, I mean.)
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Heart tattoos, just like star tattoos, have always been popular, and we usually associate them with the old school Sailor Jerry flash type of tattooing. The heart symbol can have a lot of meanings, the most obvious one being Love...
Heres the typical scenario:
A couple, wanting to express undying love for one another, get matching heart tattoos with each others names written across the heart image, perhaps on a sort of banner. Flames or roses may be used to further embellish the heart tattoo image.
A few years later, when the couple go their separate ways, each is left with an indelible reminder and a dilemma regarding what to do with it. Some people opt to get their heart tattoo designs filled in, to obscure the name others opt for tattoo removal.
Still others decide that its part of their history, theyll just have to live with. In any case, heart tattoos and love tattoos have been the cause of embarrassment and regret ;-)
The combination of heart tattoos and names started in the beginning of the 20th century when sailors wore red heart tattoos with the word Mom in the centre. Later, during World War II, soldiers wore heart tattoos with the name of their girlfriend or wife. In both cases they acted as a kind of lucky charm.
Besides love, the heart as a symbol has other meanings as well:
- The soul: people used to believe that the heart is the location of the human soul
- In many religions, the heart has a mystical importance. Christians believe it is the seat of emotions (more particularly love) and Islam sees the heart as the spiritual centre
- In Ancient Egypt myths, the heart was weighed against the feather of Ma'at (the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth)
Where the actual shape of the heart symbol comes from is another matter. It doesn't really look like a human heart, more like a cow's heart (historically, people saw a lot more cow hearts than human hearts).
The heart shape as we know it probably comes from the shape of the female buttocks or breasts. It could also be a stylized depiction of two people kissing.
The heart is such a powerful and universal symbol that its unlikely heart tattoos will ever disappear entirely.
Heart Tattoo Designs
Nowadays, the symbol has become considerably more versatile, with less potential for embarrassment and there is a big variety of tattoo designs:
- The Tribal Heart: a heart tattoo done in simple black lines, with no names mentioned is timeless and classy. There are many varieties of tribal heart tattoos. More about tribal tattoos...
- The Sacred Heart Tattoo : the sacred heart is usually depicted as a flaming heart surrounded by thorns. This Christian symbol stands for the heart of Jesus Christ and the divine love for humanity. Sacred heart tattoos express the wearer's devotion to Jesus Christ.
- The Pierced Heart Tattoo: a heart pierced by an arrow stands for romantic love. Cupid (a cherub) shoots people to make them fall in love.
- Rose Heart Tattoos: hearts and roses are an obvious combination, both being a symbol of love. More about Rose Tattoos...
- The Broken Heart Tattoo: usually signifies the loss of someone or unreciprocated love.
- Bleeding Heart Tattoo: has the same meaning as broken heart tattoos.
- The Claddagh Heart: the Claddagh is a beautiful symbol that comes from 17th century Ireland. You many have seen the more common ring version, but the images translate very well into tattoo art. The Claddagh heart is a composition consisting of a heart with a hand on either side, and a crown on top of it. The hands denote friendship, the heart love, and the crown loyalty. Women in Ireland would wear the Claddagh ring in their right hand with the heart facing outward when they were available, then turn it inward when they were betrothed. A Claddagh ring on the left hand means that the woman is happily married. More about Irish Tattoos...
- The "Realistic" Heart: some heart tattoos display a more realistic human heart, complete with veins. This certainly adds some edge to heart tattoo designs...
- The Celtic Heart Tattoo: aka the love knot tattoo. The Celtic heart tattoo stands for a union of souls. More about Celtic Tattoos...
- Heart with Wings Tattoos: a heart tattoo with wings may have several meanings: perhaps love has flown away, or a loved one has died. On the other hand, it could also mean that one is a "free spirit".
- The Heart and Dagger Tattoo: a heart and dagger tattoo can mean lost love or betrayal.
- The Heart Lock Tattoo: the heart and lock stand for eternal love. Usually partners have a matching tattoo: one has the lock, the other one the key.
In short, heart tattoos are unusually eloquent and expressive tattoo images, which accounts for their continued popularity despite the fact that they are sometimes considered cheesy or overly sentimental!
Janis Joplin's Heart Tattoo
The most copied heart tattoo design must be that of the late Janis Joplin. She had a small heart tattoo on her left breast, done by the famous tattoo artist Lyle Tuttle (San Francisco). In an interview in 1971 he tells that he had done that design over a 100 times since Joplin's death just that fall.
Celebrities With Heart Tattoos
- Heather Locklear: actress with a heart and rose tattoo on her ankle.
- Lindsay Lohan: has a small heart on her hand.
- Courtney Love: singer, has a fairy tattoo combined with 2 hearts.
- Jennifer Aniston: actress with a small heart tattoo on her shoulder (done for Friends?).
- Billy Joe Armstrong: vocalist and guitarist for Green Day, has a very small black heart tattooed.
- Pete Doherty: has a heart with the letter K on the inside (for Kate Moss) on his left shoulder.
- Kate Moss: has a very small heart tattoo on her left hand.
- Minnie Driver: actress with a heart and dagger tattoo on her left arm.
- Faith Evans: singer with a heart (Faye & Todd).
- Eve: rapper with a heart tattooed on her right arm.
- Melanie Griffith: actress, has a heart tattoo with her husband's name "Antonio" on the inside (right shoulder).
- Goldie Hawn: actress with a small blue heart tattoo on her ankle, done in Tahiti for her 60th birthday.
- Nicky Hilton: has a heart with wings on her wrist.
- Jordan: model with 2 small hearts on her foot.
- Ricky Martin: singer with a rose heart tattoo.
- Ewan McGregor: has a heart and dagger tattooed on his right arm with the names of his family members (daughters Clara and Esther and wife Eve).
- Alyssa Milano: actress with a sacred heart tattoo on her butt.
- Mandy Moore: has a very small heart design on one of her toes.
- Kelly Osbourne: has a small heart on her abdomen and a pink heart on her pinky.
- Julia Roberts: has a heart on her shoulder.
- Tila Tequila: internet superstar with a winged heart on her right arm and another with the words 'Putla Vie" on her left arm.
- Tifanny Amber Thiessen: actress with a green heart tattoo on her stomach.
- Ville Valo: has a heartagram (combination of a heart and a pentagram) on his neck and belly and a heart tattoo on his right wrist.
- Evan Rachel Wood: has a black heart tattoo on her left thigh
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Twin Cities, Minnesota Blog
John Hart, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo discuss Twins outfielder Byron Buxton being ranked No. 1 on MLB.com's list of top prospects.
Volkswagon's Super Bowl ad features an office worker who sounds like a Jamaican who has lived for many years in Russia…but he's supposed to be a Minnesotan!
Hey San Francisco, there's no need to riot after your Giants win a World Series Championship.
Saint Paul artist LeRoy Neimman, considered the American impressionist, died Wednesday at 91 years of age.
David Erickson's favorite sports moment was the ability to see the effect Hank Aaron's 715th home run had on his African American friend's family.
Home video of the 1987 Minnesota Twins team at Spring Training in Orlando, Florida, that would go on to win Minnesota's first World Series Championship.
Minnesota Twins slugger hit his 600th home run tonight against the Detroit Tigers, putting him at number four on the all time home run list and almost certainly into the Hall of Fame.
Some fan caught the entire at-bat of Jim Thome's crushing 490 foot, 596th home run at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins centerfielder Ben Revere kicks it into high gear and takes a tumble on his way to third base.
The Metrodome rose again this morning, seven months and a day after it collapsed in a blizzard.
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I find this online version very helpful when on the road at shows, and most often use it to look up the D&H number and rarity of a particular token.
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Comfy Colors Besty by Robert TonnerThanks to Robert Tonner, the classic 29" Betsy McCall has made its first appearance in the collectible doll market in decades. This brown-eyed fully-articulated Betsy (yes, swivel waist, and jointed shoulders, elbows, hips, and ankles) is appropriately named "Comfy Colors" because she's dressed in a vibrantly-colored knit sweater with a matching knit cap and knit scarf, and a purple velveteen skirt and matching shoes. Learn More$198.00
Kitty Collier Goes First Class by Robert TonnerHow else would elegant Kitty travel but first class? And how else could she dress but in a couture costume with a signature vintage touch? Kitty Collier's brunette hair is coiffed in an elegant up-swept manner and captured in a fabulous pillbox hat. The ensemble jacket is trimmed in chocolate velvet, and sculpted to the body in a perfect fit accomplished by clever pleats and built-in belting. She also wears a simple cafe-au-lait shell and matching tweed skirt, and the ensemble is accessorized with pearls, hat, pumps, and gloves. The final touch? A "first class" faux-crocodile travel case. 18" SD-124 Learn More
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Soir De Fete, from Theatre De La Mode by Robert TonnerLeave it to Robert Tonner to track down one of the most important collections of couture in the world, even if it's located in the far-flung Maryhill Museum of Art in Oregon. Leave it to Robert Tonner to bring to life this collection in the form of fashionable dolls. Leave it to Robert Tonner to do it right, too. After WWII, Parisian couturiers created an exhibition of exquisitely costumed miniature mannequins to showcase their finest creations. They named their exhibition Theatre de la Mode and the signal doll of the collection, for many, was Soir de Fete, re-created today by Robert Tonner. The Soir de Fete fashion doll has an extraordinary coiffure of two-toned red and strawberry blonde hair and wears a black crepe gown with pink and blue satin ribbons, bronze needlework accents and applied cabochons. With beautifully painted face, the art quality vinyl doll also features bending arms. 17". Learn More$225.00
Emme Energy by Robert TonnerEmme Energy. Wearing a vibrant ensemble featuring beaded top, long evening pants, long coat with faux-fur collar and cuffs, jewelry and open toed evening shoes. From the Robert Tonner 2002 Fashion Doll Line. Originally Priced at $ 129.95 SD-300. Learn More
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Garden Party Confidential Brenda StarrBrenda Starr is wearing a raw silk green fitted sheath with matching long-sleeved jacket, matching heels, hat and bag, all complemented by her dark auburn hair. 18". Fully articulated quality vinyl with rooted hair and painted eyes. From an edition of 1000. Learn More$70.00
Silver Screen Brenda StarrRed haired, wearing silver metallic blouse with matching cosmetic bag, black slacks, jacket with silver cuffs, heels, purse, and toque hat. 18". Fully articulated quality vinyl with rooted hair and painted eyes. From an edition of 1000. SD-435 Learn More
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Tiny Kitty And Trousseau by Robert TonnerFor those doll enthusiasts who love Robert Tonner's Kitty Collier dolls, or want to start collecting them, Florence & George presents the latest addition to the Kitty Collier fashion doll line by Robert Tonner, Tiny Kitty. Just like the originals, except 10" instead of 18. She owns two fabulous silk ensembles for evening wear with matching jewelry, shoes, purses and similar accouterments, and she's made exclusively for Florence & George. SD-440 Learn More
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The value of personas (customer archetypes) is clear: personas help organizations make better marketing decisions across the entire organization.
A term that in ancient Greece meant "theatrical mask," in everyday use, a "persona" actually means a "social role" or "character." Personas as characters are important, of course, in books, movies and theatre, and investigating the role they play in those contexts can help us develop successful marketing strategies. Specifically, books, movies and plays are often memorable – and some are "classics" – because the characters in those books and movies are fully developed and interesting. In order to become an "industry classic," a good marketer should also recognize the need to fully develop and communicate the company's "persona." Because traditional media is directed at a target audience, marketers must know the "personas" of their audience.
So have a spot of tea with your novel, get some popcorn for your movie and join me in learning how characters from any story can teach you about Persona Development.
Reading Good Books Can Help Make Good Marketers
Pride and Prejudice, Crime and Punishment, Moby Dick … are all easily identified as "classics." These books were published in the 19th century and yet are still referenced in today's popular culture. Why?
Character, setting, theme, plot – you cannot have a story without these elements and yet they are not created equal. What makes a book stand the test of time? Is it the plot? The prose? The setting? I contend that it is often the characters. Characters connect the reader emotionally with a story and drive him or her toward a conclusion. The more that is known about a character, the more real the character is to the reader. A well-written story provides context and details in order to paint a picture of who this character is – their life story (persona narrative), and what makes that character tick (questions, frustrations, motivations, needs and desires). The reader needs that information in order to care about what happens to the character.
Let's consider the impact of a well-developed literary character. Sherlock Holmes is known as the daring detective who has a knack for solving crimes and winning the hearts of ladies, while simultaneously battling the malicious Professor Moriarty. When evaluating Holmes through persona development, this qualitative information about his character is a leading indicator for behavioral targeting. For example, if you own an unsolved mystery website and Sherlock Holmes is your ideal persona, then you'll research user psychographics and demographics in compliance with his typical website preferences. Holmes' interactions on competitor websites would be one of the first implications of how he would behave on your website. If Holmes was to take the day off, he could be found browsing www.unsolved.com and checking his nemesis' status updates. This information is a great start to a well-researched and defined persona.
The importance of fully developed and interesting characters in books validates the use of personas in marketing – the stronger the customer data, the more effective the marketing will be.
Sit Back, Relax and Take in a Show
Character development in film or theatre is just as important as in literature. Although filmmakers, directors and producers have the luxury of visually representing a character through set design
and choice of actor they are limited by time – a limitation that only indirectly affects literature. With only 90-130 minutes in the average movie there is significant pressure to build characters quickly and convincingly. Actors such as Johnny Depp can spend months preparing for a role and work on such minute details as language inflection and facial expression. This is in an effort to effectively convey a character to the audience in the short amount of time they are on screen. Just like in the hard-to-forget role of Edward Scissorhands, time constraints apply to character development with personas as well. Personas have to be developed and communicated quickly and persuasively in order to sell your brand or product.
Make Your Marketing Strategy an Industry "Classic"
At eBoost Consulting, we know that to develop a sustained competitive advantage, it is of utmost importance to know both your own company and its products or services. It is also imperative to look at and learn from the customer. Think of your company as a character. Would every person in your company describe it in the same way? Is that character distinct and compelling? Persona Development, or the creation of customer archetypes, is the process through which new insight is gained into who the customers are, what makes them tick, and what causes them to engage – or not engage – with an organization. So think of your customer segments as characters. Would every person in your organization describe those "characters" in the same way, using the same language?
A classic example of Persona Development – from a classic book – is how Herman Melville, in his novel Moby Dick, develops the persona of Captain Ahab. Our first impressions of him are of a respected and competent sea captain, evolving to the single minded quasi-maniac, obsessed with killing the white whale. Captain Ahab foreshadows a similarly paranoid ship captain, Captain Queeg, in Herman Wouk's The Caine Mutiny. Both of these unforgettable characters are a result of careful, thoughtful and evocative Persona Development as those novels unfolded. That same process can be employed in "classic" marketing-beginning with a more generic description of the company's products or services and then layering on more particulars so that the products or services become distinctive and memorable. Keeping in mind that, unlike novels, modern day marketers do not have the luxury of three or four hundred pages to tell their story!
Additionally, Persona Development can be applied differently to individual marketing services. In Social Media Marketing, for example, "Digital Audience Profiles" are mini-personas that detail how a customer engages in social media. The profiles need to communicate where the customer can be found online and how the marketer should reach them. Finally, the profile needs to provide insight into how the customer is likely to act when commenting, sharing or engaging with the marketer in the digital atmosphere.
Knowing what a customer needs, wants, demands, how they will react, how they want to be communicated with, and how they will participate with your company will help you to efficiently and effectively build a marketing strategy. Align your team, your vendors and partners to create a consistent and effective conversion experience at every touchpoint in your company – from your accounting services to your marketing collateral to your sales team.
With Persona Development, your character-driven marketing strategy can easily become an industry classic.


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This was the Boscastle National Trust Cafe, in the set up before we opened nine years ago.
In January 2018 we are closing for a refit, a lick of paint and a new feel to how we do things. And we are already thinking about putting a team together for the reopening and the year ahead.
Do you enjoy working as part of a fast paced, passionate team? Do you enjoy helping people and want to provide great customer service? If so, we want YOU!
We have part time seasonal flexible positions and a part time permanent annualised position up for grabs. For further information and to apply, check out the National Trust Jobs website, look for job refs. IRC58195 (link) for the part time permanent job and IRC58178 (link) for the part time seasonal job.


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Mitch Crews (Currumbin, Qld) today claimed the 2010 Grade – 5, AUD $30,000 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Oakley Pro Junior in a dominating fashion ahead of Narrabeen's (NSW) Davey Cathels.
Held in clean 1m waves at Main Beach on Queensland's (Australia) North Stradbroke Island, Crews defeated Cathels in the final of the prestigious professional junior event, registering a combined two-wave total of 16.30 points (out of a possible 20) to Cathels' 13.00.
"The monkey is finally off my back," said Crews. "I won a pro-junior about three years ago as a grommet and have been struggling to get over that final hurdle again for ages, so I'm just super stoked."
"This year had been so frustrating, because in the first three events of the series I've finished runner-up twice and made a semi-final, so to finally win one…I'm just over the moon," he said.
After disposing of 140 of the world's best international surfers this week, today's result levels the score between Crews and Cathels at one win a piece in finals this year, after Cathels toppled Crews in the final of last month's opening event of 2010 ASP Australasian Junior Men's series.
Furthermore, the results sees Crews maintain his current ASP Australasian Junior Men's ratings lead, while Cathels moves into second position.
Both competitors will be hoping to stay atop the series standings throughout the year in order to qualify for October's Oakley ASP World Junior Event in Bali, where they will compete for their share in the world's richest junior surfing prize-pool of USD$75,000.
Crews collected AUD$7,000 for today's win along with an additional AUD$2,000 for claiming Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel "Hottest Wave Of The Event" prize.
Cathels said that despite the loss, he is happy to be back featuring on finals day.
"I had a shocker at the last event, so I'm just happy to make another final and close the gap a little on the ratings," said Cathels
"Crewsy (Mitch Crews) just had a sick heat today and there was nothing I could really do," he said.
Mitch Crews (Currumbin, QLD) 16.30 def Davey Cathels (Narrabeen, NSW) 13.10


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A Finale to National Poetry Writing Month
Striving to put words on a page
the Bible has stood as my sage
as I've tied myself to it's authority
only desiring to make much of the Trinity
that Holy communal three-in-one
Father, Spirit, and the Son.
Writing because of what they've achieved.
Since through their communal efforts redemption I've received.
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The company headquarters and its main manufacturing base are located in Jinan, the capital city of Shandong province. The predecessor to our Parent Company was the first domestic manufacturer of heavy duty trucks and built China's first heavy duty truck in 1960. Through years of research and innovation, we have had obvious advantages in market network, product, technology and cost, and established a unique enterprise culture. We market our products under the brand name"中国重汽"(China Heavy Duty Truck) in Chinese and "SINOTRUK" in English. In August 2006, the company was granted as National complete truck export base enterprise by National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Commerce. In October of the same year, our brand was awarded as one of 10 PRC brands by the World Confederation of Productivity Science. Our target is to be a world well-known heavy truck manufacturer and provide customers with cleaner, energy-saving, safer and comforter transportation vehicles.
We specialize in the research, development and manufacturing of heavy trucks and related key parts and components. Our principal products include cargo trucks and truck chassis with GVW over 14 tonnes as well as semi-tractor trucks with trailing capacity over 12 tonnes, tipper and special truck chassis and so on. Our major product series include HOWO, Sitaier King, Sitaier and Huanghe series. Over the years, we have registered with the PRC government more 2,000 models, as classified under the PRC automotive industry regulations. Through our diverse product portfolio, we service a wide range of customers from all major industries that utilize heavy trucks, including infrastructure, construction, container transportation, logistics, mining, steel and chemical industries.
We are one of few heavy truck manufactures in China that have the ability to also produce heavy truck engines. We currently produce substantially all the engines used in our truck production. We also sell industrial and construction machinery engines in the future depending on market conditions and our production capacity. In addition, we produce other key heavy truck parts and components, such as cabins and axles, mostly for internal use.
We have an extensive sales and service network in China. The market network covers all domestic provinces to provide with support for the increase of the sales volume. As China's economic structure is optimized and national road network is perfected continuously, our sales volume of heavy truck and market share will increase further. In recent years, we have made a big progress in expansion of overseas market. Our products have been sold to approximately 30 countries and regions. We are also planning to build three CKD facilities overseas through cooperation with local manufactures.
Our development target is to build the company into a "world well-known heavy truck manufacturing base which is displaceable in China". In order to realize this target, the enterprise will insist on carrying out four strategies, i.e. internationalization, technology ahead, high quality and low cost, and regionalization to realize the internationalization of product, market, capital, mechanism, brand and talent and establish an international sustainable enterprise with self-innovation capability and core competitiveness.
The company will always insist on the concept "Scientific development, Rational management, Careful operation, to obtain maximum benefit"; stick to the enterprise value view "To do state-of-the-art products with morality; to contribute them to the society"; endeavor to pursue the maximization of enterprise and social benefits by providing all customers with the best product, providing all investors with rich return, providing all cooperators with wide developing space and providing all employees with a stage to realize their personal value.


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With Gerlach leaving, the scramble for candidates has already begun
The scramble to become a candidate for U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach's seat has already begun and the battle for the post will be a national spectacle, political watchers said Monday.
The Chester County Republican announced Monday that he will not seek re-election to a seventh term.
And while Gerlach said he mainly made the decision to spend more time with his family, he acknowledged that frustration with Washington had to play a role.
"I just get the sense that he was very unhappy with the situation, the gridlock, the partisanship, the inability to get much done," said G. Terry Madonna, director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. "Many (politicians) have reached a point where many don't want to go through this anymore."
The announcement was a surprise since the 6th District seat was created during redistricting with a Republican like Gerlach in mind, Madonna said.
"We call it the Gerlach seat," Madonna said. "It's a mostly safe seat for Republicans, but we can't rule out competition from Democrats. This will probably be the single most-watched congressional election. It will be a nationally watched election even though the Democrats have a tough row to hoe in that seat."
Gerlach got tired of constantly running for his job every two years and of having to spend time away from home, said Berks Republican Party Chairman John A. Fielding III.
Gerlach lived in a modest setting in Washington and never set up a true second home there, Fielding said.
"That wasn't Jim," Fielding said.
Speculation about who will run was being posted on state political websites within an hour of the announcement. Fielding said it will take time for him and other Republicans to assess the situation.
'Who has the political heft?'
"The minute somebody says something like this, as party chairman you sit down and think, 'Who do I know who has the political heft and would be interested in running?' " Fielding said. "Right now I'm a little at a loss, but I'm sure once people catch their breath they'll be calling me up and testing the water."
He said he'd love to have somebody from Berks fill the seat, since none of the four Republican congressmen who represent Berks lives inside the county.
Tom Herman, chairman of the Berks County Democratic Party, said he is not concerned whether his party's candidate will be from Berks but that he will focus more on finding a candidate who can win.
He said he plans to work with party chairmen in the three other counties in the district: Chester, Lebanon and Montgomery.
"I've heard rumors of a number of people who want to throw their hats in," Herman said.
He said he personally at this point favors Doug Pike of Montgomery County, who narrowly lost to Dr. Manan Trivedi, a Union Township physician, in the 2010 Democratic primary for the seat.
"I believe he has one of the best chances of winning," Herman said.
Colleagues surprised
Several other congressmen and their staff members said they were stunned by Gerlach's announcement.
U.S. Rep. Joseph R. Pitts, another Chester County Republican who represents part of Berks, said in a statement: "Jim Gerlach is a smart and valued member of our delegation. Jim and I are both from Chester County and we've had many opportunities to work together over the years. We are very sorry to lose him."
U.S. Rep. Charles W. Dent, a Lehigh County Republican, who represents part of Berks, said: "I was saddened to hear that my good friend, Rep. Jim Gerlach, has decided not to seek re-election to the House. Jim and I began serving in the Pennsylvania State House together in 1990. We've served together in the Pennsylvania House and Senate, and now Congress. He's been a true friend and close confidant over the years, and is someone I greatly admire.
"Jim is a great legislator, a tireless worker and someone who deeply cares ... He has served our Commonwealth and our country well all of these years. I wish Jim and his wife, Karen, and their family all the best in whatever effort he chooses to pursue.
"Still this is a big loss for the people of Pennsylvania. Whoever is elected to replace Jim will have very big shoes to fill."
Berks County's other Congressman, U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, a Delaware County Republican, did not make a statement.
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GIMME THAT! These Dogs Are Too Much!
Even with determination, sometimes we can't succeed. Whether it's a yummy chip on the counter or a head of lettuce, some dogs just can't help themselves. They want it. NOW! Like these pups. I love their spirit. Don't ever give up, pups!
Missing Alabama Dog Found Lounging in Prison With Friendly Inmates: Click "Next" below!
Julie Hunt Julie resides in Northern New Jersey with her two kids, two dogs, cat and partner. She has two published books which make excellent trivets if you aren't a fan of poetry. She tolerates people but LOVES animals. If she isn't blogging, she's most likely cuddling with her pups, Paisley and Skyler.


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Warsop Person wrote:It is tunnel end up past the Elephant House, well it looks like it anyway although it is now overgrown. I will post the OS grid ref when I get to look at a map later.
I forgot to mention that Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are visiting Welbeck on Tuesday this week (tomorrow).
Did you manage to get a grid ref of the tunnel entrance.


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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Chinese Democracy Has Arrived
The first thing that everyone needs to realize is that this album is not another Appetite for Destruction. Too many people are expecting that from them and the truth is that Appetite for Destruction is a landmark album that would be hard to duplicate even if the original line-up was still together. Chinese Democracy is much more along the lines of Use Your Illusion 1 and 2 in that the majority of the tracks are longer than 3 minutes and are a mixture of shredding guitars and orchestral sounds.
With that said lets get into the album itself shall we. It's safe to say from the album that Axl's vocals are just as solid as we remember them. He doesn't struggle to hit notes out of his range. Yes you could argue that the vocals are clean due to post production, but you can say that about any album nowadays. And for those of you wondering whether or not GNR would be anything without Slash, wonder no more. The combination of Buckethead and Bumblefoot really brings it all together. The only problem is that they are both on a majority of the tracks and theirs is currently no way to tell who is who.
The album opens with the title track with a gradual start, much like Welcome to The Jungle did for Appetite for Destruction. It's a strong opening track but it is only one of three Appetite-like tracks. For me the closest this album gets to Appetite is the track Scraped. This track is a bombardment of heavy guitars with solo's that will completely reassure your faith in the current state of GNR.
As for the rest of the album, it leans more towards the Use Your Illusion albums using a mix of orchestral melodies with shredding guitars. Street of Dreams opens with a piano and will almost instantly have you thinking it's a reminder of the epic November Rain as it smoothly joins piano and guitar solo's together. Then there is Madagascar. This track is got to be the bastard child of The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Combing horns, violins and intense guitars along with an audio montage that just ties it all together makes this song stand out. Why its not getting more airplay is beyond me.
All in all, it was worth waiting fourteen years for this album. However if you're a casual Guns N Roses fan who only knows Appetite for Destruction than this is not an album for you. But if you appreciate the Use Your Illusion albums or just enjoy a good album that showcases everything a band has going for them then go out and get yourself a copy of Chinese Democracy.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Two Chances to see AREA 44
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
337 West Broadway
New York
Friday, December 19th, 2008
Bar Saints & Sinners
205 First Street
Hoboken, NJ
TWO Chances To See ZANDELLE LIVE
Tuesday November 25 at
620 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton NJ
As special guests of...
Also performing will be our good friends LOST LEGACY.
Doors open at 8PM
Zandelle hits the stage at 9PM
Tickets still available (reply to this email to find out more)
Friday December 5 at
9 Great Jones Street, NYC
Along with CASTROFATE, SYMPTOM 7 and THE MESS
Doors at 8PM
Zandelle hits the stage at midnight with a full 1 hour set!
Only $10 at the door.
We hope to see you there!
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Odd Zero on the A Rock Show
Check out A Rock Show, WP 88.7FM (William Patterson University Radio) or streaming online at http://wpradio887.org, from 2-6pm on Tuesday December 2nd.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Check out PHOENIX REIGN Live at The Chance
Also on the bill is Powerglove and Tourisas.
Tickets are $12 and can be gotten directly from Phoenix Reign.
Don't miss this awesome show, tell them Turbo sent you.
Keep Rockin'
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Keep Rockin'
Friday, November 7, 2008
Watch Out Cause KILLCODE Is Loose
To Die For is an album that helps to prove that great rock and metal lives strongly and is no where near dying. From the opening track L.I.T.A through the last track Goes Down Easy it's a solid album full of awesome guitar riffs and solos along with strong vocals that tie everything together as if these guys have been around for several years instead of just breaking out.
In a solid album like this it's hard to pick out a song that stands out from the rest. There are flying guitar solos in every track which is a breath of fresh air with so many bands leaving that out of songs nowadays. At the midway point of the album is the song Something Better which might just be the song to get them some major recognition in the mainstream music world. It's an acoustic track that anyone can connect to. It reminds me of Bon Jovi's acoustic version of Livin' On A Prayer but better. Why better you ask? Because no matter where you are in life you always feel like there might be something better out there for you but its just not making itself obvious.
Aside from that, the opening track L.I.T.A is a track that I know many can enjoy and surely sing along with. One listen and you'll smirk like a cat who caught the mouse as you realize what the title means and you begin to think about that person who should have it as their theme song. And if your looking for a track that has it all from start to stop then check out Broken Heel. With a smooth lead it lulls you into a brief relaxed state only to slam you over the head with riffs that'd make anyone stand up and shout "
Overall, if you're a fan of rock and metal, KILLCODE is a must have as they will surely be around for decades to come.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
The Big Announcement Is Here
Because of my passion for rock and metal music I have decided to enter into the music world as a multi-purpose individual with Turbo Promotions. Which means I am making myself available to everyone in the rock and metal world for the following:
- I will promote shows, album release and other things online through my blogs on MySpace and Turbo's Time as well as with bulletins.
- I will write album reviews for bands. These reviews will be posted on my blogs on MySpace and Turbo's Time.
- I will be available to be a host or guest for shows. Right now I am only available in the New York City and 5-Boroughs.
- I have video production experience and will be more than happy to help bands with music videos.
- More to come
I also want to make it very clear that I AM NOT trying to compete with anyone who is doing the same kind of work that I am now putting in motion for myself. Rock and metal is a large community that doesn't get its fair chance in this world and the more of us out there getting the word out the better. I hope to be able to work alongside great rock and metal people in the not so distant future.
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Vodka, she said. Lots and lots of vodka.
A parent's personal thoughts on autism and the experience in dealing with my son's disability.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
A vodka martini, please. And make it dirty.
3 comments:
- Valerie said...
Perhaps we should switch to vodka...
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- March 22, 2011 at 10:17 PM
- themckayfamily said...
why limit it to just vodka? wine, beer, rum, tequila... that and a great sense of humor! Love the blog, btw.
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This is an everyday carry covert EDC kit for close quarters combat (CQC / CQB) consisting of only edged tools and impact devices.
An everyday carry kit is a constantly evolving, ever-changing set of gear that should be customized for the person's preferences and situational needs.-John Cain
This is a partial / variable gear list for my on-my-person carry and packing list. The bulk of my equipment is in my FAST Pack.
ASP P12 Baton
Dubbed the "Protector Concealable Baton", the P12 is the most compact of the top of the line expanding tactical batons by ASP. One of the finest impact weapons ever produced.
-Available for about $45
Custom Micro Recon 1
There's no such thing as "the best knife ever" but there is a best for each type and class. Cold Steel's Micro Recon 1 is a prime example… The best micro knife ever for covert EDC.
-Available for about $25 (Stock Model)
Custom SOCP Dagger
The optimal tool for self-defense, allows the user to maintain dexterity and manipulate other objects without putting down the knife. The specialized sheath integrates into gear and webbing while keeping a low profile.
-Available for about $100 (Stock Model)
Operator Pen
Precision writing instrument first and tactical CQC device second while equally effective as both but as inconspicuous as the former. A hidden in plain sight impact weapon.
-Available for about $90 (Stock Model)
Dark Energy Torch
A grippingly compact yet powerful tactical / personal illumination device that's literally pocket as well as figuratively wallet friendly. Designed to blind assailants with a striking front surface.
-Available for about $45
Hellfire Knife
Officially named "TDI/Hinderer Hell Fire", this edged tool was designed for a very specific purpose; close quarters combat and self-defense or simply, tactical. So in that regard, it performs flawlessly and elegantly.
-Available for about $65
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Whoa, details on the modded Cold Steel please?
Thanks for adding where you put them on your body as well as which hands… inuring for my own kit.
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Healthy Relationship News – July 2017
Digital dating abuse especially bad for girls
Teens expect to experience some digital forms of abuse in dating, but girls may be suffering more severe emotional consequences than boys, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Michigan and University of California-Santa Barbara examined the impact of gender on high schoolers' experience of digital dating abuse behaviors, which include use of cell phones or internet to harass, control, pressure or threaten a dating partner.
When your teen won't stop sexting
Sexting is all about conveniently connecting intimately — sharing sexual material, such as a picture or video, via mobile device or through a social networking app — and it's not just adults who are doing it. Teens are also sexting. While adults are more likely to sext than teens, studies indicate that between 7 and 28 percent of adolescents sext. In fact, research from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston suggests that sexting may become a normal part of adolescent sexual development.
Traditional milestones are no longer
Shenay Jeffrey, a 28-year-old Point Breeze resident in a committed relationship for the past two years, is already six years older than the age at which her mother got married.
No move toward wedlock is imminent for the college graduate who holds a Carnegie Mellon University master's degree in public management. Instead, she plans to move with her partner, Brandon Jennings, into a Highland Park apartment this summer, a cohabitation choice that's increased in popularity nationally for decades and will help both of their finances.
Why fathers leave their children
In truth, when fathers abandon their own children, it's not a momentary decision; it's a long, tragic process. A number of researchers have tried to understand how father abandonment happens, most importantly Kathryn Edin and Timothy J. Nelson, who moved to Philadelphia and Camden, N.J., immersed themselves in the neighborhoods there and produced an amazing account, "Doing the Best I Can."
It would be great if society could rally around the six or seven key bridges on the path to fatherhood. For example, find someone you love before you have intercourse. Or, make sure you want to spend years with this partner before you get off the pill. Or, create a couple's budget to make sure you can afford this.
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2-day Love Notes (classic version) and Mind Matters trainings are coming to Denver, Colorado on July 25-26-27, 2017 prior to the National Association of Relationship and Marriage Educators (NARME) conference!
Registration for a 2-day training is usually $425 but for NARME we have a special conference rate of only $390.00. All participants must have a copy of Love Notes 2.1 or Mind Matters for the training.
Click here for registration details. If you are unable to attend the NARME conference, you may still attend the Dibble trainings.
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Clay Rojas from California works with young men and women in correctional settings while Avis Files from Ohio supports young fathers in realizing their hopes and dreams for their children and themselves.
They will cover ways to 1) build rapport and connections with youth, 2) think outside the box to make concepts fun and interesting, 3) move from skepticism to optimism especially in terms of addressing dating and domestic violence.
Presenter: Clay Rojas
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1. Is there a visa requirement between Russia and Armenia?
There is not a visa requirement between Russia and Armenia. Russian citizens need to have a valid passport to enter Armenia.
2. Is it possible use major credit cards like Visa, Master or other credit cards while shopping in Yerevan?
Yes, it is. Only the shops in Yerevan accept major credit card.
3. What is the unit of currency in Armenia?
The unit of currency in Armenia is the Armenian Dram (AMD) which has 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5 000, 20 000 and 50 000 monetary units.
4. What religion do Armenians practice?
Armenia is one of the oldest countries in the world and it was one of the first countries that adopted Christianity as the State religion. Today, 90% of the Armenian population are followers of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
5. Where is the Armenian the Hoy See located?
The Holy See of Armenia is at Edjmiatzin. Here one not only finds the Mother Church and but the St. Gayane, the St. Hripsime and the St. Shoghakat Churches as well.
6. What is the weather like in Armenia?
Although Armenia is situated in the subtropics, the climate is mountainous and continental with hot summers, and cold winters. In January, the average temperature in the lowlands is−5 °C, and in July it is +25 °C; in the mountains it's −6 °C and +20 °C. The minimal precipitations are 200-250mm in the lowlands and 700-900 mm in the highlands.
7. Is there any restriction in carrying foreign currency in Armenia?
There are no restrictions for carrying foreign currency for purposes of import and export as long as you fill out the customs declaration with the information and keep the said declaration until your departure from Armenia. $10.000 or more in US Dollars or its equivalent should be transferred by way of a bank.
8. Which are the working hours in Armenia?
Banks are open from 9:00 to16:00 Mondays through Fridays and on Saturdays some of the banks are open from 9:00 to 14:00. Currency Exchange offices are open from 9:00 to 22:00 or 24:00, sometimes they work on Sundays and holidays.
9. What is the telephone code number of Armenia?
It's +374
10. What are the emergency phone numbers in Armenia?
General Emergencies – 1 12
Fire – 1 01
Police – 1 02
Ambulance – 1 03
"Yerevan gas" emergency services – 1 04
11. What are the most popular resorts of Armenia?
The most popular resorts are Sevan, Tsaghkadzor, Dilijan, Jermuk, Aghveran, Arzni, Vanadzor and others.
12. Where can one relax in Armenia during summer and during winter?
During summer you can relax at resorts in Sevan, Tsaghkadzor, Jermuk, Aghveran, and Dilijan.
During winter you can relax at resorts in Tsaghkadzor.
13. What kind of hotels are there in Armenia?
There are hotels ranging from a 2 Star to a 5 Star in Yerevan as well as in other cities and towns all over Armenia.
14. Where is it possible to exchange currencies?
One can exchange currencies in banks or in exchange booths.
15. What is the electrical voltage in Armenia?
It is 200 Volt, 50 Hz
16. Where can you buy souvenirs?
You can buy souvenirs in souvenir shops, boutiques, at the Vernisaj open market close to the Republic Square in Yerevan.
17. What is the traditional Armenian dish?
The most popular dishes: are the dolma, the harisa, the khash and the infamous Armenian bread best known as Lavash.
18. What transportation system can one find in Yerevan and the regions?
The minibus is the most common transportation method both in the cities and in the regions. Taxis, which have reasonable fees, are recommended for tourists.
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I wrote application essays that got me in to a top university, and heavily revised the essays of a friend who also got in to a top university. Various external indicators suggest I'm a decent writer.
I've helped a couple of friends with their resumes, and they've reported substantial gains in their job searches, apparently as a result of my help. I'd be happy to give you feedback on your resume, rewrite key portions for you, and give you pointers on formatting your resume in LaTeX (especially good if you're applying for a position at a software company).


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This very french looking siggy is from Josette Bail in Marquise, France. I just love it! Josette's writing is gorgeous and the stampings appear to be hand-colored in at least four different colors. Exquisite! Josette told me in her letter that she lives near the "tunnel sous la Manche to go in England". It took me a moment to realize she was referring to the "Chunnel", a word which has probably been banned by the French word police - lol. I've read that all signage in France must conform to standard French, no french version of "Krispy Kreme" or "Qwik Wash" for them.
Here is a lovely siggy with a darling little embroidered purse on it from Elfriede Greslehner in Linz, Austria. I love the little flower with the yellow bead; it's so delicate. I wonder if Elfriede collects purses? Her letter had the prettiest over-sized stamp on it celebrating Pez candies. Can anyone tell me if that stamp is one of a series? I wish US stamps celebrated candy! lol
Here is Micki Butler's Irish harp siggy from Ireland. I've gotten to know Micki because she's been following my blog since she got my email a few weeks ago. She used to live in Texas but has since married an Irishman and moved to Dunfanaghy in County Donegal, Ireland. I love her siggy, which is a very unusual one. I had never seen one made like this before. Did you use a personalized iron-on transfer, Micki or is this a stamp? It's rather shiny, and this picture does not do it justice. The orange fabric is very pretty too; it actually DOES have the little waves in it, (those are usually scanner artifacts - lol). And I'll have to check, but I don't think I have another orange siggy, and I love orange!
This lovely little duck siggy is from Tonnie van der Borst in Rijsbergen, Netherlands. I would love to know if the duck was stamped or stenciled onto the fabric. It looks like it was stenciled, and I have never seen that done before!
I'm pretty sure that Tonnie's letter is telling me that she is sorry she doesn't speak English, but the rest of it is in Dutch (I think) so I can't be sure. Maybe someone can translate for me?
Dear Susan, Thank you for the siggy. Sorry maar ik schnjf geen Engels Sinds 20 jaar patch en quilt ik, meestat met de hand Nomaf oht 03 ben ik berig met de siggy niil en heb er +- 250 ontvemgen. Nog veel plezier met verzameler. Gnochen Tonnie
This very pretty rooster comes from Edda Bjork Hauksdottir in Iceland. It's lovely; the rooster looks to be very carefully cut from another fabric and ironed on. The embroidered flower is a very nice touch! The only unusual thing I see is that the siggy is completely anonymous. I don't know if Edda meant to leave it blank, or forgot to sign it (I've almost done that once or twice - caught myself stuffing an envelope with an unsigned siggy, oops!) I'm planning to ask her in an email soon, though if you would like to leave a comment for me, Edda, that would be wonderful! 8-)


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How Taxis Augment Public Transit
When comparing taxi trips from the morning and evening, King finds a geographical asymmetry indicating that commuters are using taxis for just one leg of their daily commute, and in this case it is usually the morning.
King has spent a lot of time advocating his synergistic theory and thinking about the subject. Alongside colleagues Matthew Daus and Jonathan Peters of CUNY, he presented a paper on the complimentary nature of cabs at a meeting of the Transportation Research Board. In it, they argue that "taxi service is a critical aspect of the transit system."


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The most stupid evidence communists give to blame Hinduism of caste system is Manu smriti.
Next time someone refers to it, slap him.
Slap 1.
Manu smriti was never an ultimate book of Hinduism like Quran.
Slap 2.
You will not find manu smriti in any Hindu home or book Shop.
90% Hindus would not have even heard of manu smriti except from Dalit activists!
Those burning manu smriti take printouts from online sites!
Slap 3.
Large number of variants of manu smriti are found.
No way to conclude which is true.
Slap 4.
A simple analysis of manu smriti shows that many verses have been added later.
There are ample verses in manu smriti that oppose caste system.
No one highlights them.
Refer: http://agniveer.com/post_series/manu-smriti/
Slap 5.
Almost all translations of Quran today allege that non Muslims, especially idol-worshippers, are worst of creatures.
No human right activists who burns manu smriti dares to burn Quran.
Refer: http://agniveer.com/islam-peace/
Q. Isn't it true that manu smriti was corrupted by the britishers and some pandits
A. British took one version of Sanskrit text each from its own sources, published and translated it, and claimed that to be the final reliable version.
They said that Charvaka is an important philosophy, we said "Yes Sahab".
They said "This is Manu Smriti and this smells of casteim", we said "Yes Sahab".
They said Kalidasa was the greatest poet ever. we said "Yes Sahab".
They said Kamasutra is a great book of Hinduism. We said "Yes Sahab" and so on.
Now entire breed of India experts claim X Y Z nonsense in Hinduism based upon British research.
Q. Manu Smriti was for Satyug … there are different smritis for different yugs
For kaliyug it is PARASHAR SMRITI
A. There is no smriti for any Yug. People wrote different books in different times.
Then other people added or subtracted to it. They advised us to use our common sense in accepting or rejecting anything.
But because some British started teaching something in name of Indian History or Indian Philosophy, we started parroting the same. Suddenly texts like Manu Smriti, Aranyakas, etc became most important books of Hinduism.
And we all wonder: "What are these? Why I never saw them anywhere?18
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City News
Groundbreaking of Two New Hotels in Goodyear, AZ
Groundbreaking of Two New Hotels in Goodyear, AZ
Whether hosting out of towners or planning a staycation, there will soon be more lodging options in the heart of Goodyear. A 90 room Tru by Hilton and 88 room Springhill Suites by Marriott will be located on 3.7 acres on the corner of Interstate 10 & Bullard Avenue in one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona. This project will bring approximately 50 jobs to Goodyear.
"This is an exciting time for the city of Goodyear," said Mayor Georgia Lord. "HCW Development will energize our city with two global hotel brands, helping to stimulate economic growth, revenue, and jobs in our community."
This growing market is perfect for both -- Hilton's new innovative TRU brand targeting traveling millennials -- and Springhill Suites by Marriott upscale business and family lodging offering. The property's location, just off I-10, makes it perfect for business and leisure travelers alike.
Rick Huffman, HCW President & CEO stated, "We are excited to bring these two hotels to Goodyear, AZ. TRU hotel by Hilton offers the loyal Hilton traveler a modern experience at a great value with a lively vibe. Our Springhill Suites by Marriott, with more amenities, larger all-suite rooms, and that special touch is a great complement to that experience."
Goodyear has had multiple Fortune 500 companies choose to locate within the city. Along with record-breaking residential growth, the city recently entered into a public-private partnership to build Goodyear Civic Square at Estrella Falls, an exciting community gathering spot for events, festivals, concerts, and parades, as well as class A office space. It will also provide a central location for city government and other community amenities. This new double hotel project is conveniently close to the new Civic Square.
Mayor Lord also said, "Tru by Hilton and Springhill Suites by Marriott both bring a creative take on a new hotel experience. This development is a fantastic addition to the Estrella Falls retail corridor, which is sure to become an active destination where commercial, cultural, and family activities all take place."


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FAQs on Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
A useful procedure for treating head and facial pain is the sphenopalatine ganglion block. This procedure is minimally invasive, and it is performed right in the doctor's own office. The success of the block depends on the skill of the physician.
Which nerves are treated with the sphenopalatine ganglion block?
Also called the pterygopalatine ganglion, or the Meckel's ganglion, the sphenopalatine ganglion is a bundle of parasympathetic nerves that branch off the maxillary nerve (branch of the trigeminal nerve). These nerves border the palatine bone, sphenoid sinus, and maxillary sinus. The sphenopalatine ganglion supply the nasal membranes, soft palate, upper teeth, sinuses, pharynx, lacrimal glands, and mid-face region.
What medical conditions respond to the sphenopalatine ganglion block?
The sphenopalatine ganglion block is used to treat many painful conditions. These include:
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Sphenopalatine neuralgia
- Migraine headaches
- Cluster headaches
- Atypical face pain
- Cancer pain of the neck and/or head
- Paroxysmal hemicrania
- Sluder's neuralgia
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Herpes zoster (shingles)
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
- Tongue and/or mouth pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Cluster headache
What do I do to prepare for the sphenopalatine ganglion block?
Before the procedure, you will meet with the pain management specialist to discuss your medical conditions, current medications, and concerns. The doctor will go over the procedure and ask you to sign a consent form. Notify the doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, have an active infection, or if you have a bad heart. Because a sedative is given, arrange to have someone drive you home. When you arrive at the medical facility, a nurse will help you change into a gown and place an IV line in your hand to administer necessary fluids and medications. Monitoring devices are attached to your body to assess heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level.
How does the pain specialist do the sphenopalatine ganglion block procedure?
The most common approach to the block is the intranasal approach, which involves inserting a catheter through the nose. Other methods include the transoral (through mouth) and the infrazygomatic (through cheek). With the intranasal method, the doctor inserts numbing gel into the nose using a cotton swab. After the area is numb, flexible catheter is threaded through the nostril, and an anesthetic and/or neurolytic agent is instilled onto the targeted nerves. During the block, the doctor may use radiofrequency energy to destroy a portion of the nerve root if the medication works.
What occurs after the sphenopalatine ganglion block?
The block takes around 30-45 minutes to perform. Afterwards, the patient is monitored by a nurse for around 30 minutes. Expect to have soreness of the nostril, a mildly sore throat, and drowsiness. We recommend that you rest for 1-2 days, and gradually return to normal activities.
What are the benefits of this interventional pain procedure?
The sphenopalatine ganglion block is a safe, effective procedure used to treat a variety of medical conditions. Done in the outpatient setting, few side effects to the procedure medications exist, and risks/complications rarely occur.
How effective is the sphenopalatine ganglion block?
In a recent research report, the sphenopalatine ganglion block was used to treat chronic face and head pain. According to results, the efficacy rate was 86%, with other studies showing this block useful for trigeminal neuralgia, cluster headache, teeth pain, and cancer pain.
What complications are associated with the sphenopalatine ganglion block?
The sphenopalatine ganglion block has few complications to consider, but they could occur. While rare, risks include bleeding, nerve damage, infection, and blood vessel injury. The most commonly reported side effect is a bitter taste related to the numbing gel, and soreness of the nose and throat.
Bayer E., Racz G., Day M., et al: Sphenopalatine ganglion pulsed radiogrequency treatment in 30 patients suffering from chronic face and head pain. Pain Practice. 2005; 5:223.
Manahan AP, Malesker MA, Malone PM. Sphenopalatine ganglion block relieves symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia: a case report. Nebr Med J. 1996; 81:306-9
Morelli N, Mancuso M, Felisati G, Lozza P, Maccari A, Cafforio G, Gori S, Murri L, Guidetti D. Does sphenopalatine endoscopic ganglion block have an effect in paroxysmal hemicrania? A case report. Cephalalgia. 2009 May 5.
Olszewska-Ziaber A, Ziaber J, Rysz J. Atypical facial pains–sluder's neuralgia–local treatment of the sphenopalatine ganglion with phenol–case report. Otolaryngol Pol. 2007; 61:319-21.
Quevedo J, Purgavie K, Platt H, et al.: Complex regional pain syndrome involving the lower extremity. a report on 2 cases of sphenopalatine ganglion block as a treatment option Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005; 86:335-337.


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