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My goal was not to resolve differences but rather to bring out what I see as problems. I was also interested to hear some good arguments for not ditching the reference to 'dialectic'. Paul C and Paul B, I think gave good answers in the context of understanding social processes: For some thinkers for the "language of dialectics provided the metaphors necessary to think through complex problems". Marx's study of Hegel may have been essential for his study of capitalism. If there are no more precise concepts available then it seems to me that 'dialectics' is legitimate for theorizing "contradictory material relations". But consider predators and prey. What deeper understanding can dialectics give us here other than concluding that they are engaged in a contradictory material relationship with each other? This may be an essential step for some thinkers for further investigation. But compare this with viewing predators and preys as a dynamical system modeled by first order, non-linear, differential equations whose properties can be studied and predicted. In this case, and I think in natural science in particular a 'dialectical approach' cannot improve any theory cast in the existing conceptual apparatus. Therefore it is either older language as Paul C points out, or simply redundant. I would revise my statement and say that a 'dialectical approach' was important to open up fields of inquiry in social sciences. But I can't see it's utility beyond that especially if you compare it with concepts borrowed from say computation and statistical mechanics. C.f. Ian, Paul C and Allin Cottrell's work, Farjoun and Machover's book. //Dave Z on 2008-04-02 17:47 firstname.lastname@example.com wrote: > Dave Z suggests to replace the concept of dialectic as such. This is > what I was opposing. What you seem to suggest to replace is just a > formal one, namely the title. But I do not see the reason or necessity > for this change. The term dialectics a overall term describing a > general concept of the world. The concept of contradiction is a core > concept as Hegel, Marx, Engels and Lenin pointed out. But dialectics > is not just about contradiction. It contains also the concept of > identity and many others. So prefer to stick to our overall term > Dialectics to refer to a particular approach in natural and social > scieces, and epistemology, in short, in the disciplines of *Sein* and > *Bewusstsein*. > > But I do not understand what you mean by the last sentence of your > post: "The idea of 'dynamic' or 'change' don't point to this 'motor'." > May I ask you to expound on that a bit please. > > Dogan > > > -----Ursprüngliche Mitteilung----- > Von: email@example.com > An: Outline on Political Economy mailing list <email@example.com> > Verschickt: Mi., 2. Apr. 2008, 12:37 > Thema: Re: [OPE] Is 'dialectic' a scientific, pre-scientific or > pseudo-scientific concept? > > I am a bit surprised at this exchange. Firstly given the period in > which Hegel Marx and Engles wrote, the notion that change was > continuouis certainly conflicted with the method that all sciences > tended to rely on, AND we shoud bear in mknd that 'social science' was > barely in its infancy... ( where do we start there? earlier vthan > Comte?). Static or relative static / mechanical assessments were the > norm. So the reassertion of the 'dialectic' ( almost whatever sense of > dynamism one gives it) with hegel was 'revolutionary'. > > Secondly no one has really tried to define dilectical reasoning > here... Lenin was sincere enough to study Hegel in order to clarify > his mind about the process Marx had gone through, even though Marx's > method is absolutely different from Hegel...(and from the 'material' > side different from eg Holbach) So why don't we try to see if 'ready > to hand' words that suggest motion and change really are sufficient to > replace the 'word' dialectic.. as has been suggested in this exchange > by DZ... OR whether it presents a *specific method* with *definite > philosophical grounds* and which provides therefore a particular > approach to investigation? Certainly DZ's comments seem to > exclude the basic dialectical premise that each social formation > contains within it the contradictions which will result in its > supercession by another. This isn't an idea that can be expressed by > the word 'change' or 'dynamic'. The essential concept is that of > *'contradiction'*... and it the identification of the actual , > material, *contradictory social relations*, that is fundamental in > the investigation. The idea of 'dynamic' or 'change' don't point to > this 'motor'. > > > P Bullock > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* email@example.com <mailto:email@example.com> > *To:* email@example.com <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 01, 2008 5:38 PM > *Subject:* Re: [OPE] Is 'dialectic' a scientific,pre-scientific or > pseudo-scientific concept? > > Dave, we are from entirely different "planets". I do not see any > easy way of solving our differences in the short term. It is > perhaps not a bad idea to leave to time to solve - if at all. > Below my replies. > > Dogan > ======== > "Dialectics is the only scientific concept today". > > Dave Z: > ====== > Certainly this is a mistake. By extension all other concepts are > non-scientific. > Thus physics, biology etc., which have no need to use 'dialectic', > would be non-scientific. > > Reply > ====== > This is a mistake. Dialectics is a universal concept and applies > to all sciences and humanities - of course in different forms. > Please take the terms: coldness versus and warmness; hardness > versus softness; universal and particular; illness and healthiness. > > Without thinking these and many other contradictory terms we > cannot explain anything. Dialectics says we have to think these > contradictory terms as unities and that they are represented in > one another. The motion from one to other is a process of > quantitative and qualitative processes. Let's take for example > illness. Can we define what illness is if do not think of > healthiness at the same time. And we fight against illness because > we usually know that healthiness is immanent in illness. Similarly > with all other terms. > > Dogan > ====== > Can you please give some reasons to justify your claim that > dialectics is pre or even pseudo-scientific? > > Dave Z > ======= > There doesn't seem to be a precise meaning of 'dialectic', it > means whatever the author wants. But most often it is used as a > description of processes that are driven by the form "thesis, > anti-thesis and synthesis". At other times the emphasis is shifted > to describe processes that change quantitatively up to a point and > then make a qualitative "leap". > > Reply > ====== > It is not as arbitrary as you seem to think how one defines > dialectics as a concept of the world. It is an ontological concept > and must be discovered in things rather than in schematic > definitions. The reasons you give prove that even natural sciences > cannot do without dialectics. The concepts you refer to below are > all dialectical concepts though they may be used unconsciously: > "Dynamical systems" (was first developed against mechnic mode of > thought and approach by dialecticians); 'discontinuities' (implies > the concept of continuity); 'feedback signals' (implies the > dialectic of action reaction); 'phase transitions' (highly > dialectical concept because it implies changes from one > characteristic to another) onanther have more precise meaning and > predictive power in scientific theories. Since these concepts > proves the vice versa your claims "Dialectic is at best a > redundant concept", "dialectic' is used as pseudo-scientific > nonsense" and so on stand. > > Regards, > Dogan > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Bei AOL gibt's jetzt kostenlos eMail für alle! 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Gartner re-assessed its opinion of Toshiba's annual chip sales for 2014 to $10.655 billion down from $11.589 billion given in January (see Chip market grew 7.9 percent in 2014, says Gartner). As a result Gartner has changed the ranking putting Texas Instruments at position six and above Toshiba ranked seventh.
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In previous chapters of my 2014 fantasy baseball draft guide, I've been ranking players by position. This week, I put all the puzzle pieces together in what amounts to the first five draft rounds for a 10-team league.
You'll notice a couple of differences from my position rankings. For example, on the strength of a good spring, I've bumped Ryan Braun ahead of three guys I originally had him behind. I'm not going to go back and revise my position rankings from previous weeks, so time to get your red pencil out and make the changes yourself, since I will assume by now you have printed out the rest of draft guide, blown it up 200%, and have it covering the walls of your man cave as you prepare for your league draft.
The Fantasy Fix Top 50, round by round:
Round 1
1. Mike Trout, OF, LAA: In terms of broad fantasy value, there is no one close, not even Miggy.
2. Miguel Cabrera, 3B, DET: Could earn another Triple Crown - and another, and another.
3. Andrew McCutchen, OF, PIT: Having a great spring. Put money on him to win the NL batting title.
4. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, ARI: He's starting to looking like a mini-Miggy.
5. Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL: Almost Trout-like production if he can ever stay healthy a full season.
6. Clayton Kershaw, SP, LAD: A lackluster spring, but he's the best SP on possibly the best team.
7. Hanley Ramirez, SS, LAD: In line for a career year, and his bat may help Kershaw to 20+ wins.
8. Chris Davis, 1B, BAL: If Miggy doesn't win another Triple Crown, his HR production is the reason.
9. Robinson Cano, 2B, SEA: Picking at the end, go with the best man at the thinnest position.
10. Ryan Braun, OF, MIL: Looks so lively this spring, I upgraded him just this week to my No. 4 OF.
Round 2
11. Adrian Beltre, 3B, TEX: Fielder in the lineup could mean either career-high RBIs or runs.
12. Bryce Harper, OF, WAS: Past hype has dissipated, and I think his power stats will blossom.
13. Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, NYY: The short porch in Yankee Stadium must have him salivating.
14. Adam Jones, BAL: I'll shortly stop using the tag "mini-Miggy," but he's another one.
15. Carlos Gomez, OF, MIL: A few more HRs, and we'll be calling him Trout-like.
16. Yu Darvish, SP, TEX: A long wait for the second SP; don't be surprised if he goes earlier.
17. Prince Fielder, 1B, TEX: Another change from position rankings. Losing some pounds will help.
18. Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL: It's not that he's falling, it's that weight loss is helping Prince rise.
19. Joey Votto, 1B, CIN: I know no one agrees having Freeman ahead of him, but it's this close.
20. Edwin Encarnacion, 1B, TOR: Okay, end of the second-round run on 1Bs.
Round 3
21. Adam Wainwright, SP, STL: He's the NL Cy Young this year if Kershaw shows any weakness.
22. Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL: I like the next three guys better, but I think he gets picked here.
23. David Wright, 3B, NYM: Wouldn't be surprised if he quietly achieves a career year.
24. Jason Kipnis, 2B, CLE: If your league drafts purely on hype, he's already gone by this point.
25. Evan Longoria, 3B, TAM: More than ever, he's the key to the Rays' offense.
26. Jordan Zimmermann, SP, WAS: People are starting to realize he won 19 games last year.
27. Yasiel Puig, OF, LAD: Huge potential, but enough concern to scare some away from picking him.
28. Giancarlo Stanton, OF, MIA: I think his big bat ends up in NY, BOS or DET by the trading deadline.
29, Felix Hernandez, SP, SEA: There's a chance he's finally looking at a 20-win season.
Round 4
30. Zack Greinke, SP, LAD: On most other teams he'd be the No. 1 starter.
31. Shin-Soo Choo, OF, TEX: Multi-category talent in a good lineup in a hitters park. Wow.
32. Jose Fernandez, SP, MIA: Great pitcher on a bad team. With LAD, he'd be five spots higher.
33. Cliff Lee, SP, PHI: Possibly the safest draft pick of all No. 1 starters. He's that reliable.
34. Max Scherzer, SP, DET: Looking sharp this spring. He'll be off the board sooner in some leagues.
35. Chris Sale, SP, WHITE SOX: Sox probably aren't good enough to win him 20, but he's that good.
36. Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS: Not really comfortable with this spot, but probably the latest he'll go.
37. Jean Segura, SS, MIL: A guy with 50 SB potential available in Round 4? Count me in.
38. Ian Desmond, SS, WAS: Take him ahead of Segura if you want power stats more than SBs.
39. Stephen Strasburg, SP, WAS: He's top 15 in some leagues. I want to see him reach 200 IP first.
Round 5
40. Justin Upton, OF, ATL: The definition of streaky, but still an HR title candidate.
41. Jose Bautista, OF, TOR: I think he's got one more 35 HR year left in him. Is this it?
42. Justin Verlander, SP, DET: Looked great in first spring start this week, and may not miss time.
43. Alex Rios, OF, TEX: Multi-category threat at a fair bargain if this is one of his "on" years.
44. Allen Craig, 1B, STL: I think he's really a top 40 player, but can't figure out yet who isn't.
45. Jose Reyes, SS, TOR: Could be a steal this late if he's healthy, but that's a big if.
46. Buster Posey, C/1B, SF: Making an exception to my rule of no catchers or closer in the top 50.
47. Albert Pujols, 1B, LAA: History is the only thing keeping him top 50, but could make a comeback.
48. Anibal Sanchez, SP, DET: Overshadowed by Scherzer, but perhaps a dark horse for Cy Young?
49. Matt Holliday, OF, STL: No more consistent OF numbers-wise if you let the star Os pass by.
Just missed: Craig Kimbrel, RP, ATL: The top closer could go earlier in many leagues, but I would never draft a closer before Round 6.
Previously in the Draft Guide:
* The Pitchers & Catchers Report Report.
* 3B & SS And The Last Of The Sure Thing.
* The Big Fish.
* Closing Time.
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43.30 ▶ Questioner: You stated that the key to strengthening the will is concentration. Can you tell me the relative importance of the following aids to concentration? I have listed: silence, temperature control, comfort of body, screening as a Faraday cage would screen electromagnetic radiation, visible light screening, and a constant smell such as the use of incense for strengthening your concentration in meditation. In other words, an isolation-type of situation. You mentioned that this was one of the functions of the pyramid.
Ra: I am Ra. The analogies of body complex to mind and spirit complex activities have been discussed previously. You may consider all of these aforementioned aids as those helpful to the stimulation of that which in actuality aids concentration, that being the will of the entity. This free will may be focused at any object or goal.
73.20 ▶ Questioner: It seems to me that the primary thing of importance for those on the service-to-others path is the development of an attitude which I can only describe as vibration. This attitude would be developed through meditation, ritual, and a developing appreciation for the creation or Creator which results in a state of mind that can only by me be expressed as an increase in vibration or oneness with all. Could you expand and correct that statement?
Ra: I am Ra. We shall not correct this statement but shall expand upon it by suggesting that to those qualities you may add the living day by day and moment by moment, for the true adept lives more and more as it is.
52.11 ▶ Questioner: Thank you. Just a little point that was bothering me of no real importance.
Well, is there then, from the point of view of an individual who wishes to follow the service-to-others path from our present position in third density, is there anything of importance other than disciplines of personality, knowledge of self, and strengthening of will?
Ra: I am Ra. This is technique. This is not the heart. Let us examine the heart of evolution.
Let us remember that we are all one. This is the great learning/teaching. In this unity lies love. This is a great learn/teaching. In this unity lies light. This is the fundamental teaching of all planes of existence in materialization. Unity, love, light, and joy; this is the heart of evolution of the spirit.
The second-ranking lessons are learn/taught in meditation and in service. At some point the mind/body/spirit complex is so smoothly activated and balanced by these central thoughts or distortions that the techniques you have mentioned become quite significant. However, the universe, its mystery unbroken, is one. Always begin and end in the Creator, not in technique.
15.14 ▶ Questioner: Yesterday you stated "the harvest is now. There is not at this time any reason to include efforts upon these distortions toward longevity, but rather to encourage distortions towards the heart of self. For this which resides clearly in the violet-ray energy field will determine the harvest of each mind/body/spirit complex." Could you tell us how to seek or the best way to seek the heart of self?
Ra: I am Ra. We have given you this information in several wordings. However, we can only say the material for your understanding is the self: the mind/body/spirit complex. You have been given information upon healing, as you call this distortion. This information may be seen in a more general context as ways to understand the self. The understanding, experiencing, accepting, and merging of self with self and with other-self, and finally with the Creator, is the path to the heart of self. In each infinitesimal part of your self resides the One in all of Its power. Therefore, we can only encourage these lines of contemplation, always stating the prerequisite of meditation, contemplation, or prayer as a means of subjectively/objectively using or combining various understandings to enhance the seeking process. Without such a method of reversing the analytical process, one could not integrate into unity the many understandings gained in such seeking.
49.6 ▶ Questioner: What process would be the recommended process for correctly awakening, as they say, the kundalini and of what value would that be?
Ra: I am Ra. The metaphor of the coiled serpent being called upwards is vastly appropriate for consideration by your peoples. This is what you are attempting when you seek. There are, as we have stated, great misapprehensions concerning this metaphor and the nature of pursuing its goal. We must generalize and ask that you grasp the fact that this in effect renders far less useful that which we share. However, as each entity is unique, generalities are our lot when communicating for your possible edification.
We have two types of energy. We are attempting then, as entities in any true color of this octave, to move the meeting place of inner and outer natures further and further along or upward along the energy centers. The two methods of approaching this with sensible method are first, the seating within one's self of those experiences which are attracted to the entity through the south pole. Each experience will need to be observed, experienced, balanced, accepted, and seated within the individual. As the entity grows in self-acceptance and awareness of catalyst the location of the comfortable seating of these experiences will rise to the new true-color entity. The experience, whatever it may be, will be seated in red ray and considered as to its survival content and so forth.
Each experience will be sequentially understood by the growing and seeking mind/body/spirit complex in terms of survival, then in terms of personal identity, then in terms of social relations, then in terms of universal love, then in terms of how the experience may beget free communication, then in terms of how the experience may be linked to universal energies, and finally in terms of the sacramental nature of each experience.
Meanwhile the Creator lies within. In the north pole the crown is already upon the head and the entity is potentially a god. This energy is brought into being by the humble and trusting acceptance of this energy through meditation and contemplation of the self and of the Creator.
Where these energies meet is where the serpent will have achieved its height. When this uncoiled energy approaches universal love and radiant being the entity is in a state whereby the harvestability of the entity comes nigh.
32.1 ▶ Questioner: I have a little question I will throw in at this point from Jim. I will read it. The instrument's physical complex is now in the process of recovery from taking a chemical. She was ignorant of the opening that she was creating. How can each of the three of us present be more aware of how such openings may be created in our actions and thoughts? Is it possible that we could make such openings innocently as we question in certain areas during these sessions? And then, what can we do to protect ourselves from distorting influences in general? Is there any ritual or meditation that we use?
Ra: I am Ra. Although we are in sympathy with the great desire to be of service exemplified by this question, our answer is limited by the distortion of the Way of Confusion. We shall say some general things which may be of service in this area.
Firstly, when this instrument distorted its bodily complex towards low vital energy due to this occurrence, it was a recognizable substance which caused this. This was not a, shall we say, natural substance nor was the mind/body/spirit complex enough aware of its distortion towards physical weakness. The natural ways of, shall we say, everyday existence in which the entity without the distortions caused by ingestion of strongly effective chemicals may be seen to be of an always appropriate nature. There are no mistakes, including the action of this instrument.
Secondly, the means of protection against any negative or debilitating influence for those upon the positive path was demonstrated by this instrument to a very great degree. Consider, if you will, the potentials that this particular occurrence had for negative influences to enter the instrument. This instrument thought upon the Creator in its solitude and in actions with other-self, continually praised and gave thanksgiving to the Creator for the experiences it was having. This in turn allowed this particular entity to radiate to the other-self such energies as became a catalyst for an opening and strengthening of the other-self's ability to function in a more positively polarized state. Thus we see protection being very simple. Give thanksgiving for each moment. See the self and the other-self as Creator. Open the heart. Always know the light and praise it. This is all the protection necessary.
99.5 ▶ Questioner: Finally, of the preliminary questions, one from Jim stating, "For the last three weeks I have often been at the edge of anger and frustration, have had a nearly constant dull pain at my indigo-ray center, and have felt quite drained of energy. Would Ra comment on the source of these experiences and any thoughts or actions that might alleviate it?"
Ra: I am Ra. As in all distortions, the source is the limit of the viewpoint. We may, without serious infringement, suggest three courses of behavior which shall operate upon the distortion expressed.
Firstly, it would be well for the scribe to engage, if not daily then as nearly so as possible, in a solitary strenuous activity which brings this entity to the true physical weariness. Further, although any activity may suffice, an activity chosen for its intended service to the harmony of the group would be quite efficacious.
The second activity is some of your space/time and time/space taken by the entity, directly or as nearly so as possible to the strenuous activity, for solitary contemplation.
Thirdly, the enthusiastic pursuit of the balancing and silent meditations cannot be deleted from the list of helpful activities for this entity.
We may note that the great forte of the scribe is summed in the inadequate sound vibration complex, power. The flow of power, just as the flow of love or wisdom, is enabled not by the chary* conserver of its use but by the constant user. The physical manifestation of power being either constructive or destructive strenuous activity, the power-filled entity must needs exercise that manifestation. This entity experiences a distortion in the direction of an excess of stored energy. It is well to know the self and to guard and use those attributes which the self has provided for its learning and its service.
42.13 ▶ Questioner: Can you mention some exercises for helping to increase the attention span?
Ra: I am Ra. Such exercises are common among the many mystical traditions of your entities. The visualization of a shape and color which is of personal inspirational quality to the meditator is the heart of what you would call the religious aspects of this sort of visualization.
The visualization of simple shapes and colors which have no innate inspirational quality to the entity form the basis for what you may call your magical traditions.
Whether you image the rose or the circle is not important. However, it is suggested that one or the other path towards visualization be chosen in order to exercise this faculty. This is due to the careful arrangement of shapes and colors which have been described as visualizations by those steeped in the magical tradition.
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TCD Corporate Awards 2018/19 Catalogue
We provide an exclusive range of high quality awards and plaques so you can stand out from the crowd. From premier corporate presentations to a simple 'thank you' to a colleague. Curby's NT is your best choice for quality corporate awards and trophies. We have a passion to ensure every award we create is our best work, because you and your recipients deserve the best.
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Effective December 7, 2016. Prices are subject to change without notice. Please check with us for possible changes if your purchase is deferred.
We create personalized tributes and funerals that are affordable and excellent presentations that are extraordinary, as well as memorable. Other than price, how are we different? We place extreme care into proper presentation and the physical appearance of your loved one. Traditional funeral homes cannot match the quality and the affordable experience we offer. Metropolitan Mortuary and Shun Newbern provides nearly 25 years experience of quality care to you and your family.
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Now that thanksgiving is over and done with, the air is abuzz with commercialism for the rest of the year…so here are some gifts you may find interesting!
Up first is a "fat loss ring" that works by "balancing" the body. Choose where you want to lose fat merely by ring placement! Probably the cheapest weight loss gimmick a person can buy this holiday season!
For you whiskey lovers, how about some holiday whiskey from…urine? James Gilpin of Gilpin Family Whisky uses the urine from diabetics to distill his own brand of whisky. From his site:
Large amounts of sugar are excreted on a daily basis by type-two diabetic patients especially amongst the upper end of our aging population. As a result of this diabetic patients toilets often have unusual scale build up in the basin due and rapid mould growths as the sugar put into the system acts as nutrients for mould and bacteria growth. Is it plausible to suggest that we start utilizing our water purification systems in order to harvest the biological resources that our elderly already process in abundance?
These whiskeys actually aren't for sale, rather James Gilpin uses them as teaching material to try and spread the awareness of diabetes complications. TheFatNurse like!
Speaking of things TheFatNurse likes…check out this new piece on cholesterol from yahoo health!
When it comes to rating your risk for a fatal heart attack, the least important cholesterol number is your level of LDL (bad) cholesterol. In fact, life insurance actuaries don't even look at LDL levels, because large studies show it's the worst predictor of heart attack risk.
Wow! This sort of info in a mainstream media source!? Are things changing!?
If you've been following TheFatNurse you'll know that Cholesterol holds a special place in TheFatNurse's heart (hehehe non-intended pun there). Be sure to check out TheFatNurse's cholesterol comics if you haven't seen them yet!


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by Matthew Rothschild, Executive Director
February 11, 2016
Attorney General Brad Schimel
Last Friday, one of his deputies, Andrew Cook, wrote a letter to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, angling for an invitation to weigh in on the question as to whether the three district attorneys who've entered the case have the authority to bring an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Such an appeal is crucially important because the Wisconsin Supreme Court's July 16 decision not only halted the John Doe that was investigating Scott Walker's alleged coordination with outside groups during the recalls. It also made the ludicrous claim, contradicted by 40 years of U.S. Supreme Court precedent, that the First Amendment requires Wisconsin to allow coordination between candidates and outside groups.
Cook said he was responding to a letter by Dean Strang, the lawyer for one of the people embroiled in the John Doe, urging Schimel to jump in. (Strang, by the way, was the lawyer who so distinguished himself representing Stephen Avery in the Netfix documentary "Making a Murderer.") Cook also said he was responding to a request from Edward Meyers, another lawyer for another person involved in the John Doe.
"If the Court called for the views of the Wisconsin Department of Justice on the questions presented by Attorneys Strang and Meyers…the Office of Solicitor General will be able to file a brief within thirty days, or within a shorter timeframe if the Court requests," wrote Cook.
It would have to be within a shorter timeframe because the clock runs out on the district attorneys on March 1. That's their deadline to file with the U.S. Supreme Court.


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In India beauty has another name and it is called Sikkim. Seated in the lap of nature, the small state of Sikkim is a complete package that offers almost everything that a traveller desires. Sikkim boasts about places to bask in the warm sun; monasteries that offer peace of mind; rich culture that melts heart and offbeaten trails with such beauty that cannot be compared. With our 6N/7D North Sikkim and Pelling Tour Package, we ensure that you get the best opportunity to explore the heavenly realms of Sikkim. Including two beautiful destinations of North Sikkim and one of the west and east, this tour make sure that you enjoy the diversity of the state.
Beginning from the state capital, Gangtok that offers different hues of culture and traditions in Sikkim, the tour start to get interesting with the visit to alpine lake Tsogmo. Situated at an altitude of 3753m, Tsomgo or Changu Lake is considered by the locals due to its changing colours. Also, the lake is the home to several birds including the Brahminy Ducks, also the migratory birds like to make this lake and area around it as their temporary home. The nearby Baba Mandir, which is dedicated to a soldier will also be visited by you.
En route the famed Seven Sister Waterfall, we shall make it to Lachen, a small rustic village in North Sikkim. This is an ideal place to visit for those seeking tranquility and unperturbed holiday amidst nature. A short distance from Lachen is Sikkim's highest lake, Gurudongmar situated at an altitude of 5181m. Surrounded by snow-clad lofty Himalayan Mountains, this lake looks like a piece that has fallen from heaven. The lake is considered sacred by Buddhists as it is believed that Guru Padmasambhav visited here in 8th century. Spending some time here in silence is truly a way to rejuvenate oneself.
Our next destination would be Lachung, another scenic village in North Sikkim. Blessed with nature's best, this place can be any nature lovers fantasy. It is one of those places where lazy afternoons can be spent basking in warm sun. We will be visiting the beautiful valley of Yumthang that is known for a plethora of flowers and rightly termedas the Valley of Flowers.
Our final destination would be Pelling, which is neatly tucked in West Sikkim. We will first return to Gangtok, in order to reach our fourth and final destination. Pelling is known for offering breathtaking vistas of Mt.Kanchenjunga. In our itinerary we would also include Darap Village, Rimbi Water Falls, Sewaro Rock Garden, Khecheopalri Lake and Khangchendzongha Waterfalls to visit around the scenic Pelling.


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The Royal Spies were at the hall discussing the recent events. When suddenly a city guard rushed in.
Pelegrin, a city guard, shouting . "Help the city is under attack."
Those present gathered around him to find out more. "Who is attacking." Lord Demoss asked.
"I don't know. They came ove the West Bridge and started attacking citizens," Pelegrim paused to catch his breath. "You must hurry!" he shouted as he ran out of the hall.
Without pause, the Royal Spies rushed after him. Arriving at the Jewlery shop, they found it under attack by strange Followers of the Havadri.
Madelina, a citzen was calling for the guards. "Guards...help they are killing people" Pelegrim hurried to protect her, while the others attacked the beast.
It seemed that the city had been over run by them. As soon as one was dispatched two took its place.
Pelegrin stood fighting by Lord Demoss's side. "What are they...where did they come?
"I don't know, but boy they are mean." Demoss replied as he killed another one. "Where is Captain Corian and the Royal guards? He asked, attacking another.
Pelerin paused. "Since the city was quiet, they are off training in the woods."
"Under control, I'd hate to see the problem out of control." Demoss grimly laughed, "The guard should have shorn up the city."
Pelgrin looked around for more. "What is that!"
Looking where the guard was pointing, Demoss saw a huge dragon type creature... a Weld?
"Just when I thought it couldn't get worse." Demoss shook his head and lead the attack against the new foe.
Different groups searched the city...moving from one Twisted One to another...defeating the invaders they found.
At last the city was cleared.
"Next time the Captain will listen." Pelgrin commented. "And they looked at me like I was drunk....I only drink off duty... I'm not a drunkard!"
The Royal spies who had gathered around him, looked at each other. "Aye," Demoss agreed, "This proves you are worth your halberd."
"Now that the city is safe, I should tell you I saw something suspicious in the grave yard..sa dark tentacle thing." Pelegrin told them.
Where is this suspicious something?" Rasesar Wej asked. "Can you lead us to it?
"Yes" and he ran towards the graveyard...to be greeted by a strange creature."
Without hesitation, the Royal spies attacked.
Back and forth the Royal spies battled. Slowly pushing the Devoted and followers back...only to have more Twisted ones join.
"I've found something strange Weld," Bridgid yelled.
"Where?" Spuflasath asked moving towards her.
On the other side of the tombs, they saw a huge Weld guarding something.
Puzzled Pelegrin asked"That can't be...the Weld are friendly?"
Lady Thalia, a friend of the Weld, carefully approached the Weld and eggs. "This could be one that Evidias told us about. Those who refused to come."
Approached the eggs, the Weld didn't respond. Looking carefully, Lady Thalia found deep gashes in its side. "I fear this one died defending the eggs."
"But how did they get here?" Demoss asked looking at the eggs.
"Good question," Lady Thalia replied, "We need to get these to Marouk, Evidias,or Time Without Dreams. They will know what to do."
Pelegrin carefully picked up an egg. "We should take these to the King?"
A small group lead by Pergrin returned to the hall. He carefully placed the satchel on the ground.
Lord Demoss took a small group to assist Pergrin.
Governor Rowan took the eggs to the council chamber and sent word to the King.
"What is I hear that Britian was invaded. Who would like to explain." the King scowled at the small group.
Quickly Governor Rowan explained what had happened. When the King heard where the guard were, all present were glad she not to be Captain Corian.
"I could have his head for leaving the city unguarded." The King growled.
"He better have a good reason for his failure to protect the city."
Before he could say more, Lord Demoss raced into the council room. A Twisted one close on his heels.
The Govenors quickly gave Demoss help and defeated the Twisted one.
With more discussion, the King agreed that Evidias would be the best choice to keep the eggs
"Go to the hall and I will summon her. Now to make sure the city is safe." the King turned to leave. Then stopped and smiled.
Lord Demoss picked up the satchel and carried it to the hall.
Lady Thalia joining the small group that were guarding the eggs.
They didn't wait long before Evidias arrived. She stopped in shock when she saw the eggs.
Lady Thalia told Evidias about the Weld that had been guarding the Eggs.
"I would like to see it. Can you show me where it is?" Evidias asked.
The group lead her to it. Seeing the body, Evidias touched it sadly.
She shook her head in memory. "Later I will tell you more...but now I must take these eggs to Marouk." Carefully picking up the precious eggs, she left.
With the eggs in Evidias's care, Lord Demoss looked down at his blood soaked robes.
"I must leave you now." he said. "I need a bath and a good ale."
With a bow, he was gone.
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Purpose and Scope
1 – Non-Public Forum
As a provider of public transportation services, CTA makes a variety of Transit Vehicles and certain CTA Facilities and Properties available to persons who use such public transportation services. Although these Transit Vehicles and CTA Facilities and Properties may be accessed by the general public, they are not open public forums either by nature or by designation. They are intended to be used solely for transit-related activities and provide little, if any, space for other nontransit-related activities.
2 – CTA's Legitimate Interests
Most public communication activities are prohibited on Transit Vehicles and within or upon CTA Facilities and Properties, regardless of the viewpoint expressed, because they are incompatible with CTA's legitimate interests including, but not limited to:
(a) securing the use of scarce parking spaces and bus shelter space for persons who are using public transportation services;
(b) maintaining safe, clean, and secure Transit Vehicles and CTA Facilities and Properties to retain existing, and attract new, users of public transportation services;
(c) reducing litter pick-up and other maintenance or administrative expenses so as to maximize the provision of public transportation services; and
(d) preventing delays and inconvenience to the general public by minimizing congestion and expediting boarding, transferring, and alighting of Transit Vehicles.
3 – Purpose of Article 4
CTA's intent and desire is to allow members of the general public to engage in public communication activities on Transit Vehicles and within or upon CTA Facilities and Properties to the extent that such activities are compatible with CTA's legitimate proprietary functions and interests, but expressly does not hereby designate its Transit Vehicles or CTA Facilities and Properties as public forums. It is the purpose of Article IV to describe the limited extent to which the general public is allowed to engage in public communication activities on Transit Vehicles and within or upon CTA Facilities and Properties. Article IV does not apply to CTA employees engaged in authorized activities in the course of their employment or to events or commercial activities previously authorized by CTA. Article IV does not apply to commercial advertising on or upon CTA Facilities or Properties.
4 – Facilities Governed by Article 4
All Transit Agency vehicles, facilities and properties are governed by Article 4 herein.
Regulation of Public Communication Activities
Persons engaging in public communication activities involving signs, boxes, receptacles, easels or other similar apparatus of any kind, must first obtain a CTA Permit in accordance with the rules and procedures set forth in Article IV herein. Otherwise, no permit will be required for public communications activities as otherwise provided herein. CTA personnel may require that any public communication activity not be conducted within ten feet of persons in transit vehicle queue lines, bus entrances or exits, or permanent waiting fixtures, unless invited closer by a transit patron.
1 – Limitations
Public communication activities, which are otherwise lawful, are permitted on CTA Transit Vehicles and within or upon CTA Facilities and Properties, subject to the following exceptions and limitations:
(a) Posting or affixing flyers, pamphlets, brochures, leaflets, or any other written, printed or graphic materials of any kind is prohibited.
(b) Selling or offering for sale or donation books, pamphlets, or any other written, printed, or graphic material is prohibited.
(c) Soliciting funds is prohibited.
(d) Signs, banners, structures, or other paraphernalia may not be affixed to or erected on CTA Transit Vehicles or within or upon CTA Facilities and Properties, except as authorized by CTA or law.
(e) Signs carried by or on a person are permitted, provided that the signs are not constructed of a size or material that could inadvertently or intentionally cause injury to a person or property, and provided that the signs are not permitted on CTA Transit Vehicles. Signs may not be of a size that obstructs the free flow of the general public and may not exceed 32 inches by 32 inches. A "sandwich board" sign may not extend beyond the carrier's shoulders or, if used by a Permittee, beyond the permitted area.
(f) Public communication activities will not be permitted in parking areas or roadways. Public communication activities may not block any loading zone, signage, stairway, escalator, elevator, customer service counter, ticket or automatic teller machine, authorized commercial activity, fire safety system component, telephone, information board, or the normal general public paths to and from such areas.
(g) Public communication activities otherwise permitted under Article IV are prohibited if the number of person engaged in the activities, their location, or the manner of conducting the activities creates safety or security problems; interferes with the free flow of persons onto CTA Transit Vehicles or into, within, or from CTA Facilities and Properties; or interferes with the operation of such Transit Vehicles, Facilities and Properties, or CTA's provision of public transportation services.
(h) Persons engaged in public communication activities within or upon CTA Facilities and Properties shall not use any parking spaces provided at such Facilities and Properties unless they are also using CTA's public transportation services.
Permitting Procedures
1 | Permit
No person shall engage in public communication activities permitted under Article IV without first obtaining a Permit in accordance with the rules and procedures set forth herein.
2 | Application for Permit
Any person that desires to obtain a Permit shall submit an application ("Application") to the designated CTA representative or his or her designee. A copy of the form of this Application is attached hereto as Appendix 1. Applications may be obtained in–person, Monday – Friday (except holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from CTA's Business Office, 254 Oregon Way, Longview, WA 98632.
3 | Issuance of Permit
(a) Within a period of no longer than five (5) calendar days of receipt of a completed Application, a Permit shall be issued by the designated CTA representative or his or her designee, or the applicant shall be furnished a written statement setting forth the reason why the Application for a Permit had been denied. A Permit will not ordinarily be issued more than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the commencement of intended use and will be valid only for the specific dates, times, and designated areas identified in the Permit. A Permit shall be effective for a period of no longer than seven (7) calendar days and will be limited to the normal hours and days that the designated area(s) identified in the Permit is open for public access. Applications shall be processed in the order of their receipt.
(b) A Permit may be renewed prior to its expiration for up to seven (7) additional calendar days by filing with the designated CTA representative or his or her designee a notice that the Permittee intends to continue the activity, together with any amendments necessary to keep the information required by the Application current and accurate. A Permit shall not be renewed if the notice and information herein required are not timely filed or if the continued presence of the Permittee cannot be accommodated under these rules and procedures.
(c) Permittees are required to have the Permit on their person (or with the group) when engaged in the permitted activity and to present the Permit to Transit Agency and security personnel upon request. A copy of the form of the Permit is attached hereto as Appendix 2.
4 – Denial of Permit
If a Permit is denied, the designated CTA representative or his or her designee shall serve on the applicant personally or by US Postal Service Priority Mail, delivery confirmation requested, a written statement of reasons for the denial. A Permit shall not be denied unless:
(a) The applicant has not furnished the information required by the Application, or the applicant has failed to agree to the conditions of the Permit.
(b) Conditions exist which make the applicant's proposed activity at the date, time, or location proposed by the applicant incompatible with CTA's operational function or is otherwise limited or prohibited under Article 4.
(c) The nature of the activity that the applicant wishes to conduct constitutes a commercial activity subject to other requirements of CTA described in Article III herein.
(d) The applicant is subject to: (i) an exclusion order issued to the applicant or participant pursuant to Article III herein; (ii) a revocation of a previous Permit issued to the applicant; or (iii) a failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a Permit previously issued to the applicant; or
(e) One or more applicants have requested Permits for the same date, time, or location; CTA cannot reasonably accommodate additional public communication activities at that same date, time, or location; and the current applicant is not entitled to priority in accordance with these rules and procedures.
5 – Revocation of Permit
A Permit may be revoked immediately by the designated CTA representative or his or her designee, when evidence exists that:
(a) A Permittee has violated the provisions of the Permit or these Rules of Conduct, or The activity has attracted a crowd of sufficient size so as to begin to adversely impact the safety, security, or rights of others; the free flow of the general public; or the normal operation requirements of the Transit Vehicles or Facility and Properties. Before revoking a Permit, the designated CTA representative or his or her designee may, but is not required to, give Permittees verbal warnings of any violations of the Permit or these Rules of Conduct or return a Permit after adverse conditions that existed at the time of revocation are no longer present.
6 – Notice of Revocation
(a) Notice of revocation shall be in writing, supported by a statement of facts and a list of witnesses to the facts stated, and be personally served upon the Permittee or mailed to the Permittee by US Postal Service Priority Mail, delivery confirmation requested. A notice of revocation need not be in writing if immediate conditions exist that pose safety or security risks; interfere with or impinge on the rights of others; impede the free flow of the general public; affect the orderly and efficient use of the transit facility; or otherwise interfere with CTA's public transportation services, operations or maintenance activities. If written notice of revocation is not given because of such immediate conditions, the designated CTA representative or his or her designee shall, within three (3) calendar days from the date of revocation, prepare a written notice of revocation as required above.
(b) Once a Permit has been revoked, a person shall not continue their activity until another Permit has been obtained or the revoked Permit returned. If the Permit has been revoked on a permanent basis, all materials involved in the terminated activity must be removed immediately by the individual(s) involved.
7 – Appeal from Denial or Revocation.
(a) Upon notification of the denial of a Permit or revocation thereof, an applicant or Permittee may file with CTA a notice of appeal.
(b) Upon CTA's receipt of the notice of appeal, the matter shall be set for a hearing before the designated CTA representative within fifteen (15) calendar days. The designated CTA representative or his or her designee shall issue a notice of hearing which shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the applicant or Permittee, and which shall contain the date, time, and place of the hearing.
(c) At the hearing, the applicant or Permittee may be represented by legal counsel. Testimony shall be taken upon oath or affirmation first of witnesses in support of the denial or revocation. The applicant or Permittee may then testify and present witnesses on his or her behalf. A record shall be made of the proceeding and kept on file with CTA.
(d) The designated CTA representative's findings and order shall, within seven (7) calendar days of the conclusion of the hearing, be sent to the applicant or Permittee by US Postal Service Priority Mail, delivery confirmation requested.
8 – Availability of and Limit Upon Permits
(a) Permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability, provided that CTA may give preference to an applicant or applicants who have had the least opportunity during the preceding thirty (30) calendar days to conduct public communication activities. Permits shall be issued without regard to the identity of the person or cause for which the Permit is being requested.
(b) For safety and security reasons, to ensure that the free flow of the general public and the intended transportation functions of CTA Transit Vehicles and CTA Facilities and Properties are met, and to accommodate other activities competing for the limited available space, a maximum of four (4) individuals representing the same groups or causes will be allowed to engage in public communication activities at any given time.
9 – Transferability
Upon written approval by the designated CTA representative, a Permit may be transferred to another person engaged in the same activity, provided that the receiving party complies with the conditions of the Permit and retains it on her or her person during the activity.
10 – Reproduction
Permits may not be reproduced or altered in any manner. Reproduced or altered Permits will be considered invalid and confiscated. The holder of the invalid Permit will be required to cease their activity until a valid Permit is obtained.
11 – Signs, Banners, Literature, Etc.
Signs, banner, literature, leaflets, posters, structures, or other paraphernalia may not be affixed to the Transit Vehicles, CTA Facilities and Properties or erected in conjunction with an activity, unless space has otherwise been provided for such purpose or under provision stated elsewhere in these rules and procedures. Permittees may offer literature to the general public, but they shall refrain from attempting to distribute literature to any member of the general public who indicates he or she does not desire to receive said literature. Permittees may not distribute or offer to distribute said literature within ten (10) feet of persons in queue lines, bus exits or entrances, or permanent waiting fixtures, unless invited closer by a transit patron.
12 – Responsibility for Clean-up
Permittees shall be responsible for cleaning up litter that they personally (or as a group) generate in the course of their activity. If, at the end of the Permittee's activity, the Permittee fails to clean up such litter, CTA shall cause the clean-up of the Permittee's litter and the Permittee shall reimburse CTA for all costs incurred therefore.
13 – Unattended Distribution and Storage of Materials
No Permittee shall leave unattended distribution or storage of materials, placards, boxes, or other supplies used in support of public communication activities.
14 – Hold Harmless.
Any Permittee, including Permittee's personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, shall, as a precondition to the issuance of any Permit, agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CTA and its officers, agents, and employees from all suits, claims, actions, and damages of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of or resulting from Permittee's use of the premises, except to the extent caused by the negligence of CTA and its officers, agents, and employees. Any Permittee shall further covenant and agree to specifically assume potential liability for actions brought by Permittee's own employees against CTA and its officers, agents, and employees and, for that purpose only, Permittee specifically waives any immunity under workers' compensation act, Title 51 RCW, provided, however, that said waiver shall not apply to such actions in which Permittee's employee alleges that the claim arises through no fault of Permittee, unless the fault of Permittee is established through discovery or at trial.
15 – Interaction with the General Public
CTA and its officers, agents, and employees, shall not unnecessarily interfere with any consensual conversation between Permittees and members of the general public. Permittees shall forthwith terminate any conversation with any member of the general public when requested to do so by the addressee. No person, while engaged in public communication activities, shall physically touch or contact a member of the general public, unless the person has previously consented to the contact or unless the person has previously agreed to contribute to the Permittee or the organization that he or she represents.
16 – Misrepresentation
No person, while engaging in solicitation of funds, shall misrepresent the true purposes for which the resources obtained will be utilized by the person. In the solicitation of funds, the person shall inform the person being solicited of the true intent of the organization for which said funds are solicited. No false, fraudulent, or misleading statements or representations shall be made.
17 – Permits and Licenses
The Permittee shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses from any other regulatory agencies required for the Permittee's use of transit vehicles, facilities or properties. Permittee shall provide copies of said permits to Transit Agency upon its request.
18 – Compliance with the Rules of Conduct and Laws
Permittees shall abide by the Rules of Conduct and all applicable federal, state, and municipal criminal and civil laws.
1 – Liability for Clean-up
Any person engaged in public communication activities and found responsible for litter, damages, or destruction of property, whether by accident or intent, shall be responsible for the clean-up and/or liable for the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged or destroyed property.
2 – Liability of CTA
Nothing in Article IV or in the permission of public communications activities on Transit Vehicles or within or upon CTA Facilities and Properties shall create a duty to any person on the part of CTA or form any basis for liability on the part of CTA or its agents or employees. The obligation to comply with the requirements of Article IV is solely that of any persons engaging in public communication activities and CTA's enforcement of Article IV is discretionary, not mandatory.
3 – Non-Transit Agency Uses
Notwithstanding the limitations and prohibitions contained in Article IV, CTA reserves the right to enter into leases or other use agreements permitting non-CTA uses of Transit Vehicles or CTA Facilities and Properties that are found to be compatible with CTA's proprietary functions and interests.


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The Queensland Government has tackled a new idea which will see critical data about the State's hospital emergency departments made available to the public online.
Similar to the Federal Government's My School initiative, the Queensland Health website will give the public access to data about emergency department access block, wait times, and attendances by hospital and by triage category, which is currently used by clinicians to determine the placement of staff and resources.
Queensland Deputy Premier and health minister, Paul Lucas, said if people can see their local emergency department's circumstances it will enable them to make a decision about whether a GP would be more appropriate for non-urgent cases.
"Queensland already reports more comprehensive data than any other state," he said in a statement. "Our elective surgery waiting times continue to be the best in Australia at 27 days compared to a national average of 34 days.
"And while our ED performance has moved from sixth to third we know we can do better.
"That's why we have committed to regularly publishing this additional data - because it's an area where we saw we could give the public more information about how their emergency departments are travelling."
The data is manually uploaded by emergency department clinicians at every hospital, and is not intended to be a measure of performance.
Queensland Health will upload January's data as soon as it becomes available, and said it is in the process of developing a system to enable the data to be uploaded more regularly.
Earlier this month, the Federal Government had to shore up backend capacity for its My Schools website after it crashed under an influx of more than 9 million hits on the opening day.
The website was forced intermittently offine after it received some 290,000 hits within a hour of its 1am launch.
It was down and out for many users after it took a massive 2.5 million hits by 10am. The deluge continued as IT support worked to balance the load, with more than 4.5 million hits taken by 2pm.


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Whether a changeling in the process of succumbing to her mother's call, a witch cursed by a hag to become her instrument of torment, a vain and petty witch overeager for power, or some other unfortunate soul, a hagbound witch finds its soul has been infected by a hag's spite and powerful, corrupt arcane magic. Her mind and body begin to transform to reflect her new being. Hagbound witches suffer a slow transformative taint that is similar to the accursed corruption and make ideal candidates for this additional power—and tragedy.
A hagbound can take this archetype only if her first character level is a witch level, and she must select one of the following patrons: Deception, Jynx, Moon, Occult, Plague, Shadow, Strength, Vengeance, or Winter.
She can escape her inevitable fate only by removing the hag's hold on her soul, typically with miracle or an effect of similar power. Until then, she can't take levels in any class other than witch and her alignment can never become good.
Removing the hag's hold causes her to lose this archetype and become a normal witch.
Hag's Claws (Ex)
A hagbound's hands grow into a pair of hideous claws that deal 1d4 points of damage for a Medium hagbound (1d3 for a Small creature).
This replaces the hex gained at 1st level.
Hunched Muscle (Ex)
At 2nd level, warty growths and knobby muscles twist the hagbound's body. She gains a +2 size bonus to her Strength score. This bonus increases by 2 at 8th level and 14th level, to a maximum of +6.
This replaces the hexes gained at 2nd, 8th, and 14th levels.
Vain Glamour (Sp)
At 4th level, the hagbound gains the ability to disguise her hideous form behind various pleasing shapes. This allows her to magically disguise herself at will, as per disguise self. At 12th level, she can transform herself at will rather than spin illusions, as per alter self.
This replaces the hexes gained at 4th and 12th levels.
Vile Curse (Sp)
At 10th level, the hagbound becomes exceptionally skilled at cursing others. She can cast bestow curse at will, but its duration becomes 24 hours. Once a creature has been affected by this ability, it is immune to the witch's vile curse ability for 24 hours. If the witch learns some secret fear or vulnerability of her target and tailors the curse to exploit this, her target takes a –2 penalty on its Will saving throw against the effect.
This replaces the hex gained at 10th level.
Hag Transformation
At 20th level, the hagbound transforms into a true hag, purging all goodness and light from her in exchange for dark power. Her alignment becomes evil if it isn't already. Her type changes to monstrous humanoid, and she gains darkvision 60 feet; immunity to charm, fear, and spell effects; and the ability to join a coven.
She gains spell resistance 31, and she grants this benefit to her other coven members.
This replaces the hex gained at 20th level.
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Incredible Time Lapse of a Cedar Strip Canoe Build [VIDEO]
This homemade cedar strip canoe build is recorded in a time lapse video.
The craftsmanship on this canoe is nothing short of amazing.
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This project looks like a great idea for those days trapped inside with bad weather.
This 13-foot solo canoe made using cedar strips is a lesson in fine workmanship.
This time lapse video shows this canoe build from the very start all the way to the very end.
This canoe is done in a mere nin minutes on this super fast time lapse video. If the real time needed was that quick, we would have an armada.


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Kenneth Holström used to play bass with West Of Eden, a Swedish band with a love of Celtic music. Now, in partnership with Jonas Lundberg, he has formed Meek Men and describes them as "progressive folk-pop". It's a cumbersome label but not inaccurate although occasionally Dumdedum, their debut album, drifts into MOR-dom. There are a lot of ideas in this album with the duo backed by fifteen supporting musicians although not all together it must be said.
You can listen to, and enjoy, Dumdedum on a superficial level enjoying the shifting styles and musical textures from the jazz of 'Diggin'' with its superb electric guitar by Markus Karlsson to the Middle Eastern rhythms of 'Another Kind Of Spring'. But then you'll want to dig into the lyrics rather more deeply. The opening track, 'I See The Horizon', tells of an old ferry captain who, reaching the end of his career, starts to look beyond his limited world. You could take it into any folk club with an acoustic guitar and everyone would want to know where you got it. Wisely, you'd smile quietly and say nothing.
'Humble R U' comes next and it's the sort of song you have to be very careful with in a world that's forgotten the meaning of irony. It's delivered over solid drums from Micke Nybo and more of Karlsson's guitar and while the points it makes aren't entirely new that doesn't make them any less valid. The album title comes from 'Dodo Birdie Song', seemingly a trivial song with a jolly chorus but, again, there is a point to it if you care to look. 'Once Upon A Time' reflects on a married couple growing old together and asks if love is just a myth.
Dumdedum is an album you have to take your time over. It's musically varied with some gorgeous solos on saxophone, flute, oboe and mandolin and the mood shifts from track to track but it all holds together in a satisfying way and is guaranteed to contain no four-chord songs.
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I've had an interesting experience..
I went on a Carnival cruise this summer and met someone who I think I'm in love with. We met in a hot tub, and we got to know each other pretty fast. Our cruise was a five day sail to Mexico, and I met him on the third day, but we hung out constantly the rest of the trip. He is a dream. We had crushes on each other on the boat, but we both knew it wouldn't work. I wanted it to, but he said he can't see us being more than friends )': He's super athletic, smart, funny, caring, and super warm. And the best and worst part about him, he lives in New Zealand. Worst thing about that, is I live in the U.S... So we didn't work out, but we still do speak.
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First day loading sugar beet. White fen Benwick. John Francis takes the first load into Wissington.
Nigel Mountain came to train us on the operation of the CTM sugar beet cleaner. Getting ready for the sugar beet campaign which starts next week. Fantastic machine loading 30 tonnes of sugar beet in under 6 minutes.
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Baked walnut slice
( MAKES 40 pieces )
This is a great slice for entertaining that can be made ahead as it keeps well for up to five days. Cut into small bite-sized pieces.
|225 g
|2 tsp
|Golden syrup
|2 cans
|Sweetened condensed milk, 395g each
|2 packets
|Vanilla wine biscuits, 250g each
|2 cups
|Walnuts, plus 12 or more walnut halves to decorate
Coffee icing
|3 cups
|Icing sugar
|1 Tbsp
|Coffee essence, or a very strong black coffee.
|1 splash
|Water, boiling, to mix
- Heat the oven to 170C. Line a 30 x 20cm swiss roll tin with baking paper.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the condensed milk and golden syrup.
- Place the biscuits in a food processor and process until you have biscuit crumbs. Don't be tempted to overprocess, slightly coarse biscuit crumbs are good here. Add to the butter mixture.
- Place the walnuts in the food processor and roughly chop. Add to the mixture and stir well to combine.
- Pour into the prepared swiss roll tin and place on the 12 walnuts halves or more if you wish.
- Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The slice should be golden brown on the top and slightly soft to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the tin.
- Mix the coffee icing ingredients together and spread evenly over the slice. Leave to set. Once the icing has set, cut the slice into small squares and place in an airtight container.
- If you are using a larger swiss roll tin, reduce the cooking time slightly.
- Use good quality walnuts, i.e. very fresh walnuts.


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Hey Babes!
For college students, the end of April means one thing: Finals. I'm just about finished with my college career, but if there's on thing I've learned about the end of the semester, it's that finals schedules are unpredictable.
I don't know about your college, but at my college, the day and time of the final exam is nothing close to the day and time that the class has been the rest of the semester. So even if all my classes are on Tuesday and Thursday, I might have three Wednesday and a Friday final.
But now matter when my tests are, or how many I have, it can still be stressful and involve a lot of studying. It's not always easy to commit to study sessions that are several hours long, but feeling comfortable can help you to relax and improve your focus because you won't be distracted by your clothing. When I'm looking for ultimate comfort, there's certain styles I choose over others, and I'm sharing them with you so you can have an easier time getting through finals week.
Loose Shirt/Tank Top
It can be hard to stay focused on the important stuff if you start to feel sweaty or have to keeping readjusting your clothing. You might feel fine when you leave your apartment, but after migrating from place to place on campus, all of the movement might cause discomfort.
Constantly having to pull at your shirt because it's sticking to your skin is a real annoyance, especially when you're trying to study, but wearing loose tops will allow the air to flow in between your skin and the fabric, helping you feel cooler, and it won't ride up like a fitted tank would. This works for both t-shirts and tank tops, but I personally like tanks better because I don't have the extra fabric on my shoulder.
T-shirts and large tank tops don't have to mean your old high school sports team shirts either, there's tons of graphic tees and tanks out there that will allow you to look stylish and feel comfortable. I'm pretty sure I got this "BATCAT" muscle tank at PacSun around Halloween a few years ago, but it's perfect for year-round studying because it's cute, thin, loose, and isn't too "Halloweenish".
PINK makes a lot of cute ones with fun sayings too, and you can never go wrong with repping your school. If you don't want the standard name/logo tee that the bookstore offers, check local boutiques and online stores for cuter and less expensive options. I love this FSU themed "Fear It" tank that I found in a small shop in Thomasville, Georgia, because it's unique, stylish, and I can still show school spirit.
Light Cardigan
Unfortunately, you don't always have control of the air conditioning, and after sitting in the library or a coffee shop for awhile, you might realize that it is suddenly really hot or really cold. Once you notice one of the extremes, that's eventually all you are going to be able to think about, and it's hard to concentrate if you're sweating or shivering.
You can always put a jacket on if it's cold, but if it's hot, you're limited on what you can take off. That's why I like to wear the lightest top and bottoms possible and have a light sweater and/or pair of sweatpants handy to warm me up as needed. Also, different buildings may have big differences in temperature, so you'll be prepared if going from a comfortble room temperature to freezing air conditioning.
If you bring sweatpants with you, you might have to find room for them in your bag, unless they have detachable legs, but with a cardigan you can easily tie it around your waist or drape it over the back of your chair when you aren't using it, making it easily accessible and convenient to grab so you don't have to entirely stop what you are doing. You don't have to bring both, but it is a good idea to have one, depending on if your legs or arms get colder easily.
I like to keep this oversized garnet cardigan reserved for long study sessions because it's loose enough to move around in, but still keeps me warm. Plus, it has a hood and a zipper for extra convenience.
As I just mentioned, you might want to have a pair of sweatpants that you can slip on if it gets cold, but they're also a good option if you don't want to wear shorts. I love leggings and yoga pants, but not if I'm planning to sit in the library with my laptop and a textbook for hours.
When sitting for a long period of time, I change positions frequently to stay awake and focused, and a lot of those positions include folding my legs on the chair, or stretching out one leg onto another object. Yoga pants don't give me the flexibility to stay comfortable for that long because the elasticity will only let me stretch my legs so far before I feel like they'll tear. Also, if I'm moving around a lot, sometimes the waistband will tend to slide down and I have to readjust more than I want to, because I can't focus if I feel like my pants are falling off.
Loose fitted sweatpants are a better choice because they still offer the comfortable and relaxed feeling that yoga pants give you, but you'll be able to sit in many positions without feeling the pull of the fabric. If the legs have elastic cuffs, it's even better because if you suddenly notice that you are hot or cold, you can roll them up or down as needed. If you have a full day on campus, one building may be hot, but another cold, so it's always good to be able to roll them up/down.
It's not my school, but my University of Wisconsin sweatpants are my favorite because they have the fitted waist and elastic leg cuffs I was just talking about, and the inside is warm and fuzzy, so they're still comfortable despite the bagginess.
Slip On Shoes
Sneakers are more comfortable for walking, but when you're at a desk for a few hours straight, you're feet might want some time to breathe. If you're at home, it won't be a problem taking your shoes on and off, but in public places, it's not usually considered socially acceptable, and you could look like "that" person and cause the whole room to smell like feet.
You can avoid this with sandals, and but if they have a strap on the back it can still be hassle. Every time you want to take them on or off, you'll have to adjust the strap, and it puts an extra step inbetween getting up to freshen up in the bathroom or order another coffee. By wearing backless sandals that you can easily slip on and off, you'll be able to make yourself at home in a quiet corner of the library and easily get up if you need to.
These flip flops from American Eagle might make a lot of noise when walking, but they make it a lot easier to sprawl out on the floor or in a bean bag chair.
If you keep these tips in mind, you're sure to have a more comfortable experience studying or taking an exam. But clothing is just one part of it, and it's not a bad idea to have water, snacks, and a game plan with you when preparing for the last week of the semester.
I wish you all a successful and low-stress finals week!


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Our Dead of Night has a well-balanced and integrated oak element that doesn't overpower the other aspects of the wine – it integrates with, and compliments the primary characteristics of the fruit.
On the palate the wine is rich, with good acidity. The palate is consistent with the nose with its cherry and plum notes. The finish is long and generous with fine and soft tannins. The 2014 vintage shows good structure and should age well for 10 years.
Our Dead of Night pairs really well with roasted red meats or wild game. This wine, while delicious on release, will continue to improve for up to ten years of aging (or longer if in a magnum bottle).


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17 Books You Need To Read Before You Have A Baby
Put down What to Expect When You're Expecting — there may be plenty of literature out there for current and hopeful moms-to-be, but the books you need to read before you have a baby don't include a single diagram of your vagina or the word "crowning" unless it's in reference to royalty.
Because you know what? Becoming a parent is this incredible thing that feels both totally natural and freakishly weird at the same time. It comes with more nuances and gray areas than any other area of life, and it is worth every moment. But books about pregnancy, books about adoption, and books that make you question whether you were ever meant to be a parent aren't what you need to read before you have a baby.
Having a baby is about more than just biology and it can't always be explained in easy phrases like, "the best thing that will ever happen to you" and "a rewarding and fulfilling journey." Whether you're waiting for the call from the adoption agency, trying a new fertility treatment, feeling your baby kick inside of you, or years away from becoming a mom, here are 17 books you actually need to read before you have a baby. They are books that will touch every mother, and not just because she's about to have a child, but because she's a woman. They will empower you, prepare you for motherhood, remind you that you aren't alone, and reassure you in every sense. Basically? They're like tiny manuals for becoming a mother, except the lessons are subtle, and you won't be able to put them down. (Also, not one author compares your baby to the shape of a banana one week and then a grapefruit the next. I mean, how does that even make sense?)
1. 'You Are A Badass' by Jen Sincero
Motherhood can often feel like a loss of identity, which is why every future mama should read You Are A Badass. It's more than just a self-help book; it's a warrior cry of how awesome you are and how you deserve the life you want. You'll feel more confident, empowered, and ready to tackle anything, including poopy diapers.
2. 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott
How can you become a mother without reading the quintessential tale of a strong mom and her daughters in Little Women? Not only will it fulfill all of your sibling dreams and desires, but it will also remind you of the incredible bond between families, mothers and children, and what you can do with that strength.
3. 'Harry Potter' Series by J.K. Rowling
I'm just going to assume that you've already read the perfect Harry Potter series, but it's worth a re-read, especially before you have a baby. Not only will you hardly ever have time to dive back into Hogwarts once your little one comes, but knowing the love of a child will make the book even more emotional, particularly the relationship between Lily and Harry. Seriously, now that I'm a mom, I can't read these books without sobbing all over the place.
4. 'Tiny Beautiful Things' by Cheryl Strayed
A friend gifted me Tiny Beautiful Things when I was pregnant with my daughter ,and I am forever grateful. Full of responses that Strayed wrote to those who asked for advice in her Dear Sugar column, there is a story that will resonate deeply with everyone. It's a must for any person, but the book has been described as a balm and who needs that more than a mom?
5. 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie
It's a classic, but I don't know many people who have actually read Peter Pan, which is a shame, especially if you're preparing to become a mother. Motherhood is actually a huge theme of Peter Pan and Wendy's description of a mother to the lost boys will make your heart ache (in a good way).
6. 'Baby Proof' by Emily Giffin
Emily Giffin is one of my favorite authors and her novel, Baby Proof, is wonderful. It tells the story of a couple who both agree not to have children, until the husband changes his mind. Now, having a child is a must for him and their relationship becomes full of compromises, heartache, and balance. It's a lesson that proves a baby changes everything and that sometimes you truly have to fight for what you want — even if it goes against everybody.
7. 'I Heart My Little A-Holes' by Karen Alpert
Raising a child is not for the faint of heart and that's evident in I Heart My Little A-Holes. If you ever wanted a real book that explained to you just how messy and hard parenthood is, you're welcome.
8. 'The Nanny Diaries' by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus
If you're planning on hiring someone to help care for your child, then The Nanny Diaries is a must. It's a hilarious look at the nanny situation in Manhattan, but it's also a heartbreaking tale of what happens when parents treat their child as an accessory.
9. 'I Don't Know How She Does It' by Allison Pearson
Whether you're a working mom, a stay at home mom, or a combination of both, I Don't Know How She Does It will remind you that you're not going at it alone. The novel is about a working mom juggling a million things in the air, and the panic she feels when she realizes that her life is completely different than she thought. Read this before you have a baby so you'll know that the class snack is not worth losing sleep over, OK?
10. 'Little Earthquakes' by Jennifer Weiner
A fun, lovely read, Little Earthquakes follows the stories of four very different women as the embark on motherhood, highlighting the comedic moments along with the tragic ones. It's a light novel that will have you both excited to become a parent and ready to handle anything.
11. 'A Window Opens' by Elisabeth Egan
Every mom-to-be will know the struggle of "having it all" and A Window Opens tackles that struggle beautifully. The novel centers around a wife and mother of three who leaps at a career change that could be everything she's ever wanted. But, of course, nothing comes easy, and she has to decide if having it all is actually what she wants.
12. 'Room' by Emma Donoghue
Parts of this book are incredibly hard to read, but Room is a must for any future mom's bookshelf. Imprisoned in just one room, little Jack only knows it as his life, but his mother has a different idea of what life is like in the room and the future for her and her son. The book is a powerful look at the love of a mother and how deeply a child can feel it in, even in the most devastating circumstances.
13. 'The Rainbow Comes And Goes' by Anderson Cooper & Gloria Vanderbilt
A bond between a mother and her child is unbreakable and Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper illustrate that beautifully in their memoir, The Rainbow Comes and Goes. Read this book before you have a baby, and then spend the rest of your life jotting down all the stories, life lessons, and conversations you want to share with your little one. Trust me, this book will make you want to share all of your insights and teach you just how important it is to reconnect with your child at every stage.
14. 'The Secret Life Of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd
I've cried when reading lot of books, but is The Secret Life of Bees a full-on sob-fest. Losing her mother has been devastating, but Lily Owens, a young girl living in 1964 South Carolina, but wondering how it happened and where her mother came from might be even more upsetting. I don't want to give anything away about this book, so let me just say this — put it in your library. You'll long for that connection between a mother and child, and this book will teach you that love knows no bounds and can carry on through others, time, and places.
15. 'A Mother's Reckoning' by Sue Kelbold
When I heard that A Mother's Reckoning was being published, I was desperate to read it. You should be, too. It is the memoir of Sue Klebold, mother of Dylan Klebold, one of the Columbine shooters. If you've ever parent-shamed, if you've ever blamed a kid's childhood for their decisions, and if you've ever struggled with mental illness — read this book. Just read it. It is heartbreaking and gripping and I literally couldn't put it down.
16. 'Operating Instructions' by Anne Lamott
Because babies don't come with a manual, pick up a copy of Operating Instructions. Lamott tells the story of her son's first year beautifully and it will leave you crying with both laughter and sadness. Motherhood isn't easy, and she makes sure that every one who picks up this book knows that. From the fear you'll feel over the little things, to the immense responsibility that is almost suffocating, Lamott nails motherhood.
17. 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow
Because one day you're kid is going to sing all the songs from Hamilton the musical and you're going to need answers to their questions. Also, if you don't read Alexander Hamilton before you have a baby, you'll never get a chance to, OK? Mark my words.


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Another busy weekend in high school sports begins today with teams from Buffalo and Kaycee in action this weekend.
The Buffalo Bison football team (0-2) will be on the road tonight, looking for their first win of the season as they take on Green River, also looking for their first win of the season at 0-2.
Kickoff is set for 7pm.
The Lady Bison volleyball team will be home tonight as they host Douglas. The teams will begin play at 6pm.
Buffalo will then travel to Wheatland Saturday to take on the Lady Bulldogs.
The Lady Bison swimmers will have their first home meet of the season this afternoon as they host a duel with Worland. That begins at 4pm this afternoon at the Johnson County YMCA.
The girls will then travel to the Newcastle Invite on Saturday.
The Bison golf team will be at their Conference Meet this weekend in Torrington.
The Kaycee Buckaroos football team will be at home this afternoon as they host NSI. Kickoff is set for 5pm.
And the Lady Bucs volleyball team will be on the road at Upton this afternoon. The JV teams get underway at 4pm, varsity will follow at 5pm.
We will have results from this weekend's action as it becomes available.


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