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Spend enough time around something and you'll notice clichés. In this world, the enthusiast who starts a shop tops the list.
Yes, getting paid for something you'd otherwise do for free is a fulfilling, noble personal cause. But there's usually a twisted logic that goes with it: If you're working on cars all day, it'd be super easy to find a few minutes to work on your own. Right?
Right! If you believe that, I have a cautionary tale for you. I'll call it Don Richardson.
Don founded Richardson Custom Auto Body when he was 21. That was in 1979. When we met 15 or so years ago, he was in a place all too familiar to those who turn hobbies into businesses: plum out of time to work on his own stuff. By then he'd owned this 1938 Ford for about a decade, and it was nowhere near done. At the time I was shooting his and Irene's 1939 Chevy, a specimen much easier to build than Ford's most elaborate car of the '30s. You can see the Chevy in the STREET RODDER Feb. '04 issue.
Anyhow, more recently, Don described a moment when he realized that if he didn't get his convertible sedan done now he'd probably never do it. So he got serious. Real serious. He hired designer Jason Rushforth to render all of the ideas on paper. Then, "… the last two years I worked on it every spare minute that I had available," he says.
The long-term build duration actually gives the car a complex character that clean-sheet builds lack—in other words, the parts in the car sort of tell a story. For example, the Jag rearend installed in the '70s sort of sets the car's stage. And the Heidts Superide and the RideTech ShockWaves bring the car into the 21st century.
Had Don bought all his parts at once right now he might've gone LS power. But the Chevrolet Performance RamJet he used has a little more character … and economy (he already had it from years of gathering parts). It bolts to a GM 700-R4 built by Lance Cox at Superior Transmission in Aberdeen. Stan Fuller at Stan's Headers in Auburn built the exhaust from 2-1/4-inch mandrel bends and Patriot Varaflow mufflers. Don built the tips. Given the time to save, Don invested in a BrassWorks radiator—one with the esteemed German-silver tanks.
But it was really the body that made the project so daunting. Ford produced only 2,743 convertible sedans in 1938, making it the second rarest car in Ford's lineup (Ford produced half as many phaetons—yes, Ford did a phaeton in 1938). So parts are precious. And at $900, it was also Ford's most expensive car that year. Turns out three-position tops and bodies full of one-off parts aren't so simple to produce after all.
So Don chopped his. It wasn't much—1-1/2 inches—but it amplified the top crown. So Don reshaped the bows, too. And yes, it folds—in fact the front half still slides into the back to expose the front occupants. But you'll have to take our word for it because we didn't want to waste real estate on photos of a top in various positions.
After agonizing over body alignment, Don extended the door edges to minimize the gaps. He lavished more effort on things like the bumpers that he thinned 3/8 inch and reshaped to follow the body. And if you know 1938s, you've already wondered why this has a 1937 nose. Don reshaped the cowl (the 1938 has a much curvier body otherwise). He also laid the backsides of the wheel openings back by 2-1/2 inches.
Don worked with Lynn Salter at the PPG training center to formulate the custom-mix DBC-series color, which he sprayed himself. He then made the trim from shaped stainless molding stock from McMillian Rod & Custom.
He brought a little of the outside in by using the same trim on the door panels. But he didn't do any of that interior work; Don commissioned Ron Mangus Hot Rod Interiors to do it. The whole point to build a car is to tailor something to fit your exact needs and Mangus literally trimmed the seats' foam to make it fit Don and Irene's dimensions. He also fabricated the center console and trimmed everything in a butterscotch-colored leather.
Ron did the top, including installing the Sid Chavers Cool Slot rear window. But it's the little details that count. Like the tonneau cover that conceals the backseat's contents and a seat cover so Don and Irene can take their not-so small doodle-dogs along.
Don sells the fiberglass dash that he used in this car. It mounts a set of Classic Instruments gauges and extends down to conceal a Vintage Air climate-control system. Dennis Crooks at Quality Restorations recast a 1950 Buick wheel in clear-copper acrylic. It sports a custom Ford Crestliner center cap.
Plans originally called for adapting a set of caps from Firestone Air Balloon wheels, wheels that originally adapted balloon-type tires to '20s and '30s vehicles. He even got a full set, but when the reality of refinishing them set in, he realized he could make new ones from scratch for far less work. American Benchmark Machine Works in Olympia machined them from aluminum stock, Alloy Polishing brightened them, and Butch Hannukaine paint-detailed them.
Yes, there are faster ways to build a car than to work on it in the crevices of time between paying customers' jobs. But doing that offers a whole other set of values. Don learned a lot about what worked and what didn't in the decades it took him to build his car. The unlikely combination of parts gathered gives it wonderful character. And the way those parts go together is exceptional: rather than just build a fancy-looking car, Don built an exceptionally functional one that fits his and Irene's exact wants and needs and even shape. So it really is valuable to learn on other peoples' cars. But just be warned; it might take you a couple decades to achieve that wisdom and do that work. Just ask Don Richardson.


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Pentecostal "Schools": Cleveland (!) and Springfield (?)
Recently I was asked the following question via Facebook Messenger (see…Facebook can be useful and constructive): Do you see any differences between the "Springfield school" and "Cleveland School" of Pentecostalism? If so, what do you think they are? My response to this question is rooted in numerous conversations with several other PhD students writing on… Continue reading Pentecostal "Schools": Cleveland (!) and Springfield (?)

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you said, "we should think about this…."
cos, it's all wrong
this thing, we're doing with each other
and that it is
this should mean less
than what it does right now
but why does it feel like more?
why does it feel like everything
and nothing at the same time
why does this make me feel like me for the first time?
Stolen moments, in the darkness,
where we can be who we really are, for a second
will I feel the same if they were not? stolen?
and you and I were
just two ordinary people, being happy with each other
or will normality mean
we would have to deal with
each other for a much longer time, out there in the light
where ordinary things happen…
and then, will we lose the words?
the yearning?
the torment?
the love?
and be forced to be other than who we are with each other?
You're right "we should think about this…."
Sashikala Premawardhane
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parole : Tell me Tell me Tell Me. That I'm going nowhere. Tell me this isn't enough. I see what they go through. I guess you never had to feel that pain. I've counted the cost. This is where I belong. So many questions run through my head. Time for us to leave again. My whole life packed in this van. And the road is calling. Remind me that you said again. How I'm on the road to nowhere land. Well this is what I'm made for. If only you could understand. This is what I'm made for. This is what I'm made for. I've counted the cost nothing to lose. Because he gave me everything I've lost. This is what I'm made for. Miles and Miles away from home. Thinking bout the things I can't let go. But as sure as the breath inside of me I know. That this is where I belong. I see the hurt I feel the pain. This is what I'm made for. Maybe now you'll understand.


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Customize Your 2014 Jeep Cherokee With More Than 100 Accessories from Jeep and Mopar
I wanted to share with everyone how the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which can go just about anywhere, can be customized almost endlessly with Mopar products. As a matter of fact, Jeep and Mopar offer more than 100 parts and accessories that will let you modify your Cherokee to meet your unique requirements. Mopar products include chrome mirrors, Mopar Web, and Mopar's Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTD). There are also some options that add even more off-road capability to the 2014 Cherokee, such as rock rails from Jeep's Performance Parts portfolio.
Mopar also provides accessories that let Cherokee owners customize the Jeep Cargo Management System (JCMS), a feature that can only be found on the Cherokee. These accessories mount securely into the JCMS and provide many space-saving storage solutions. Available products include a Trailhawk Off-Road Accessory Kit, a Roadside Safety Kit, a collapsible cooler, a storage tote and more!
Here's a quick rundown of some of my favorite Mopar parts and accessories:
- Rock rails
- Multiple lifestyle racks and carriers
- Mopar Web
- Mopar EVTS
- Chrome mirror
- Pet carrier
- Premium carpet mat
- Hood decal, matte black
- Front splash guards
- Rear splash guards
- Door-sill guard
- JCMS Trailhawk bag
- JCMS Roadside Assistance Bag
- JCMS Cooler
- JCMS Storage Locker
- JCMS Cargo Mat Bag
These are just some of the items available for customizing your 2014 Jeep Cherokee. If you're not familiar with Mopar, it's Chrysler Group's parts and customer-care brand. Mopar parts are designed by the same teams that create factory-authorized vehicle specs for Chrysler Group's vehicles, which is something that other aftermarket parts companies can't match.
When you come in, we'll be glad to go over the available Mopar parts and help you select the options that will best meet your needs.
Thanks for reading!
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In light of disappointing earnings, Samsung just told the world that it's planning to "fundamentally reform" its take the smartphone. But it's fair to say that the company may have changed its thinking long before yesterday's dire report. Today Samsung announced a pair of metal smartphones that have seemingly been designed for social media addicts and selfie takers. Aside from their premium unibody builds, the Galaxy A3 and A5 won't blow anyone away in terms of what's inside, but they're nothing to scoff at either. Unwilling to let Apple win the thinness war, Samsung says these are the slimmest smartphones it's ever made. Despite housing a 5-inch display, the A5 is just 6.7mm (0.26 inches) thick, enough to best the iPhone 6. The A3...


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This interview was conducted and prepared by Lizzy Moore '20.
Could you tell me a bit about your high school experience?
I went to a high school in Cleveland called Saint Ignatius High School. It's an all-male Jesuit school, so it was pretty unique in that sense. I spent most of my time in high school doing Science Olympiad, robotics, those kinds of STEM extracurricular activities. I was also a diver for a little bit, on the swimming and diving team. I think it was like the high school experience of most students at Colgate, where you're taking as many AP classes as you can, trying to get college credit, and things like that. I pushed myself pretty hard in high school.
Was there anything in particular that motivated you to work hard?
It was really that I wanted to prove to myself that I could do things. Probably the most important teacher I ever had was named Father Lawrence Ober. He taught my art history class, and you wouldn't think that would be something that an astronomy/physics major would want to study. But it was the most inspiring class because he really gave me this love of learning and not just love of school. He was very motivational and would always say things like "Charge on," or "You've got this, you know everything." He taught me a love of learning, not a love of good grades. That is what kept me going during really tough classes. I would tell myself, "Hey, I'm taking this class because I love learning it, I just have to keep going."
I really found learning fun and looked forward to learning new things, so when I came to Colgate, I decided I wasn't going to do anything halfway, I would go all out. I would do it, do it well, and love what I'm doing. That's not to say that I always enjoy hard weeks or finals time, but it's always in the back of my mind that I'm doing this because I love it. There's that expression, "Do what you love, love what you do, and you'll never work a day in your life." So that love for what I'm learning is what really keeps me going.
Can you tell me what kinds of things you're involved in at Colgate outside of class?
I did research here over this past summer, and now I'm continuing it into the academic year. I'm in Star 'Gate, which is the astronomy and astrophotography club. I'm in running club- I like running, so why not? And I'm in physics club, of course.
Of the classes you've taken, what have been your favorites?
My favorite class so far has been Introduction to Mechanics with Professor Levine in the physics department. In high school physics, you talk about a ball rolling down a hill or something. But, in that class, we took those same concepts and applied them to the movements of the stars and things like that. In a typical problem, instead of a ball going in a circle, we'd have a planet orbiting the sun. Having that real application to things that I love talking about was really great. So that was far and away my favorite class.
What made you decide to conduct research at Colgate this summer?
This comes back to what I was saying earlier about a love of learning and a desire to learn more. Last year, it came time to apply and I was thinking about what I was going to be doing with my summer. I saw that summer research positions opened up at Colgate and I thought that I might as well give it a shot. I was a first-year, so I wasn't expecting to get anything because there were probably way more qualified people.
I applied to this and a couple others, but this was my top choice. I wrote an essay about why I wanted to do this research and what my future interests are. And then I got the email in February that I'd been selected and I freaked out in the library. I was doing a physics problem set and I was like, "This has to be a joke. I'm going to make money doing things that I love doing in the summer and learn more from it." I guess I just gave it a shot- it's better than an office job.
Could you tell me a bit more about what you researched?
This summer we worked on these objects called quasars. Basically, at the centers of super far-away galaxies, there are supermassive black holes: black holes with a mass hundreds of thousands to millions of times our sun. So, these are incredibly big objects, the most massive things we've ever discovered in the universe. And in super distant galaxies, around some of them there is this gas and plasma that's falling into these black holes. Because of things that Einstein did with special and general relativity, this actually shoots out two beams of light from the black hole. We study how that light changes over time. Basically, we're looking at the centers of galaxies and seeing how their brightness changes.
So, most of my nights this summer, I worked from about 10pm to 5am at this computer. We'd focus on about six objects a night and take pictures of them. We'd get our data from these images and we'd generate curves of their brightness over time. I'm continuing to research that during the academic year. When I find time, I come up here at nights and work. Hopefully, we're going to write a paper about our findings of a specific object called OJ 287 and then I'll be presenting at the KNAC (Keck Northeast Astronomy Consortium) Conference in October. That's at Colgate, so that'll be pretty cool. This is the research that Professor Balonek has been researching here for the past thirty years, so I'm just carrying on the torch.
Have you thought about how you're planning on using your AMS research grant?
I have. One of the reasons that I got into astronomy in particular is that I used to be really into photography. I'd see those cool pictures that NASA or the Hubble Space Telescope would take of these cool galaxies and nebulae and things like that. So I did some research about how to do shots of the Milky Way or shots of the sky with my camera and I found out that I love that and the concept of being able to look at these things. So what I really want to do is some kind of trip to Europe or the West Coast of the United States- someplace cool- and do a bunch of astrophotography and compile it all into a presentation of some kind. It would help my own skills in producing good images, which we do here. But, it would also just be a really cool thing to do and I'd have something to show for it like, "Hey, look at this really cool picture I took."
I'm also thinking about maybe doing an observatory tour of Europe because there are really cool observatories there. I'd like to go, look at these observatories, and find out what it is that they specifically do, what they research there, and the kind of technology that goes into it, in case I ever want to go into telescope design. So, it's either astrophotography or an observatory tour.
Are you planning on studying abroad while you're at Colgate?
I do want to study abroad. I'm actually trying to see if I can do an astronomy/physics and French double major. Next year, I'm trying to plan out going to an approved program in Paris. I'd like to live in Paris and continue my physics work while immersing myself in that culture and language to improve my skills.
What are some of your favorite things about being a student at Colgate?
Speaking for the physics and math departments specifically, we do almost all of our work together. Most of the learning that I did wasn't in class, but in tutoring sessions with juniors and seniors or just meeting with my friends to go over a problem set. The way in which people work together here is great, and it's great to be around people who are as driven as you are. Because at the end of the day, we're all trying to learn this material and become experts in it. So, it's not hyper-competitive and people will help you.
There have been times when I've asked a friend, "Hey, will you sit down with me and go over this problem set?" and then we'll sit and talk for two hours about some cool problem that we did. I really like how the students here are willing to work together and want each other to succeed.
I also really like how accessible the professors are. That's something that I can't stress enough. Every day, I'll see Professor Crotty doing research on the fourth floor of Ho, and I'll stop in to say hi or to ask him about a problem, and he's more than happy to drop everything that he's doing and talk to me. I literally just did that earlier today. The accessibility of the professors and the eagerness of the students to work together, that's what I love about studying at Colgate. And also, it's pretty.
Are there any things about Colgate that you think could improve?
I wish we'd change the Core Curriculum around a bit. For example, I'm a STEM major, but I still have to take a Scientific Perspectives class. I think we should reshape our Core Curriculum and have it not be as much of a requirement as encouraged. I think Challenges, Legacies, and Communities and Identities are good to keep, but I'm not sure if STEM students are going to get anything out of a Scientific Perspectives class.
I also think we need to diversify our Core, in the sense that most of the authors that we're reading are from Europe, they're white men, things like that. That's such a limiting scope of perspectives that we're getting. Of course, that trend is broken in some classes, but for the most part I feel like we're reading Eurocentric literature. Our claim is that we're preparing our students for the global world, but how can we do that if we're only reading from Europe?
I'm also not a fan of the Global Engagements requirement. I think if you study abroad, you should be able to get the Global Engagements requirement, but that's not always the case. I think if you take a foreign language for an extended period of time, you should be able to get the Global Engagements requirement. I don't think we have to have this separate class because that means if I take a Core every semester, into my junior year I'll be taking a Core. My junior year, I want to be focusing on my major, what I'm interested in.
Have you thought about what you'd like to do after Colgate?
I think I like talking to people too much to not teach. I'd like to teach at some level in physics and astronomy. But on the same token, as evidenced by this summer, I also really like researching. So, I think my heart does belong in academia, but I'd like to do it at a small college. I like teaching people, I like being taught, I like the college environment. Everybody is here to learn- I really like that and I'm really inspired by that.


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The Petra Mare Hotel is situated on the south east coastline of Crete, next to the small town of Ierapetra. Ierapetra is approximately 20 miles from Agios Nikolaos and has a selection of shops, bars and restaurants as well as a Venetian castle and a Turkish mosque. The centre of Ierapetra is a fifteen minute walk from the Petra Mare Hotel.\n\nThe hotel itself has 227 guestrooms spread across five floors. All rooms are air conditioned and have a balcony, most have a sea view. In addition to comfortable spacious rooms the Petra Mare Hotel Crete its own water park which has a large pool, a lazy river, water falls and slides suitable for both adults and children. \n\nThe hotel also has a gym, sauna and Jacuzzi and there is a hair and beauty salon. You can find holiday essentials in the hotel mini market and there is a gold shop where you can purchase a special reminder of your holiday. Breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed buffet style in the restaurant and there are also two taverns and two bars for your convenience. \n\nTo entertain younger visitors there is a playground and you can play table tennis and billiards onsite. Just a short distance from the hotel there are tennis courts and for cooler days there is an indoor pool. Entertainment is varied with a different programme of events daily including games, competitions, shows and dancing. \n\nOn the nearby sandy beach you can find sun umbrellas, lazy chairs and water sports including canoes, windsurfing and pedaloes. There is also a diving centre for those in search of a little adventure. \n\n##Accomodation\n All have - bathroom/shower - WC balcony/terrace air conditioning telephone TV radio - hairdryer safe fridge - (certain amenities may be payable locally) \n\n##Eating and Drinking\n The hotel has a restaurant, two taverns and two bars.\n\n**ALL INCLUSIVE**\n(TIME FOR ALL INCLUSIVE 08 00-24 00)\nMEALS \n Breakfast buffet in Main Restaurant (07 30-10 00)\n Lunch Buffet in Main Restaurant (12 30-14 30)\n Dinner Buffet in Main Restaurant (19 00-21 30)\n( during lunch & dinner is served ice cream)\nDRINKS \nDuring the meals (lunch-dinner)in the restaurant locally wine, locally soft drinks, juice (not fresh) locally draught beer, mineral water(not bottles).\n\nMAIN BAR (18 00-02 00) \n\nOuzo , raki, local brandy, local draught beer, filtered coffee, tea, local soft drinks, local wine, local spirits not branded (whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, tequila) All branded drinks,bottled beverages (alcoholic or not),fresh juices and cocktails are with extra charge. After 24 00 all drinks are with extra charge.\n\nSNACK BAR (10 00-24 00)\nOuzo, raki, local brandy, local draught beer, filtered coffee, tea, local soft drinks, local wine, local spirits not branded(whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, tequila).\nHot snacks 10.00-18.00 and cold snacks 10.00-24.00.\nLocal ice cream from 12.00-13.00 and 16.00-17.00\nAll branded drinks, bottled beverages (alcoholic or not), fresh juices and cocktails are with extra charge. \n\nSPORTS \n Table tennis\n Water polo\n Beach volley ball\n Gym\n\nOTHER FACILITIES \nAnimation program\nFree use of sun beds and umbrellas \n\n##Swimming Pools\n The hotel has a water park with a swimming pool, slides, water falls and a lazy river. There is an indoor pool for the cooler months and plenty of terrace space where you can lay back and relax in the summer. The sea is just a few steps away if you fancy trying your hand at water sports.


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You heard it. This week Blizzard will release patch 1.21b which offers e-sports support, gameplay balance and most importantly, no Warcraft III CD will be needed on your CD-drive to play.
So excited about this...Now i dont gotta search for my CD just to play a round or 2 of DOTA!


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Prinzide Uses
In the case of Prinzide, uses of the drug involve lowering high blood pressure. The two medicines in Prinzide work by helping blood vessels relax and decreasing blood volume. Prinzide has not been approved for use in children. At this time, there are no universally accepted "off-label" Prinzide uses.
Prinzide® (lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to control high blood pressure (hypertension).
Using Prinzide for High Blood Pressure
A blood pressure reading consists of two numbers, for example 120/80 mmHg. The top number is known as the systolic blood pressure, and the bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure. High blood pressure is defined as an average blood pressure higher than 140/90 mmHg with multiple blood pressure readings.
Based on clinical studies, Prinzide has been shown to significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The higher the dose of Prinzide, the greater the drop in blood pressure tended to be. By lowering blood pressure, Prinzide can also decrease the risk of developing health problems (such as a stroke, heart disease, or congestive heart failure) that are often associated with long-term high blood pressure (see Effects of High Blood Pressure). Prinzide is not a cure for high blood pressure.
Prinzide is a combination of two medicines -- Prinivil® (lisinopril) and hydrochlorothiazide. Prinivil is part of a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or ACE inhibitors for short. Prinivil helps to block the angiotensin-converting enzyme, which is normally part of a reaction in the body that causes the blood vessels to narrow (constrict). By blocking this enzyme, Prinivil causes blood vessels to relax.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (commonly referred to as a "water pill"). It works by increasing the amount of salt and water that the kidneys remove from the blood. This extra salt and water is passed out through the urine. By increasing the amount of water removed from the blood, hydrochlorothiazide causes a decrease in blood volume.
Because of the effect of both Prinivil and hydrochlorothiazide, Prinzide can lower blood pressure. As a result of its combined effects, Prinzide causes a greater drop in blood pressure than when either medicine is used alone.
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Many dream to spend a fabulous vacation at some mysterious or romantic, sea or ocean island. Ну, and that in addition to tanning on the seaside beach and swimming in the sea can be expected of our resting on this island. If you order any tour operators at one of the five most visited of the Balearic Islands, located close to the eastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, you get into a real paradise with a unique and wonderful summer climate, where he will be able to spend a few days of a happy and memorable holiday by the sea.
Excellent, equipped for high-quality and comfortable rest sandy beaches, comfortable and air-conditioned apartment hotel on the coast of the sea and the huge mass of interesting places collected here vacationers and tourists from all corners of the earth. These sea islands have recently become the most exotic place, where you can spend with great interest your family vacation by the sea.
Main island, known throughout the world and is actively visited by travelers are Mallorca, with its capital located in the archipelago of Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca. Travel to island resorts is best to take a taxi, since this type of transport is relatively inexpensive and fast way to travel, although the local buses to travel much cheaper and you can see panoramic views of nature on the islands.
Leisure at sea continues to enjoy high popularity in the archipelago, because of the beautiful sandy beaches, in combination with a nice climate in the summer holiday season and makes it a paradise for lovers of water sports and entertainment. By combining your vacation with children, you're on the beach you can easily hire a pedalo, to ride with your child along the coast on the sea waves. Most beach resorts of the Balearic Islands, besides the usual bike, also available for rent kayaks, boats or catamarans. If campers are not afraid of speed, for them there is a great opportunity to ride for a speedboat to water ski. But, and lovers of windsurfing or sailing in paragraphs rent will always be able to find any necessary equipment for your pleasure in these sports. А для тех, who decided in these places for the first time to become "on board" or "Sailing", you can always find experienced instructors in schools, which quickly teach you windsurfing or manage small sailboats.
For families, carrying holiday in the Balearic Islands and came to his holiday with your baby necessarily need to visit one of the water parks, к примеру, Гидропарк Aquacity на Майорке, AGUAMAR and Agualandia in Ibiza or AquaRock aqua center in Menorca. In all of these water parks you yourself and your kids will never get bored because of the huge selection of all kinds of slides, бассейнов, Jacuzzi and mandatory in such places - the restaurant, where you can try delicious national dishes of Mediterranean and Catalan cuisine, rich vegetables, cereals and seafood, as well as a bar, where your child will always be able to find your favorite drink.
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Ancient Genetic Manipulation:
Some more RH Blood Informations:
The antigens of the Rh blood group are proteins. A person's DNA holds the information for producing the protein antigens. The RhD gene encodes the D antigen, which is a large protein on the red blood cell membrane. Some people have a version of the gene that does not produce D antigen, and therefore the RhD protein is absent from their red blood cells.
Interesting info on Haplogroups distributions.
DNA Mutations. (Not to be confused with RH factor hybrid-not mutation).
For years now there have been various geo-engineering programs around the world that has seen hundreds of tons of metal particulates sprayed over unsuspecting populations. We have all been bathed in this toxic mess and have been breathing it in & ingesting it in various forms.
Its this 3rd strand of DNA that will literally merge us into the Sentient World Simulation almost seemlessly.
Darwins Freemason Deception Agenda: Keeping the masses and main stream science blind. The Flood has been proven in every culture, proven and backed up through history from every angle and source.
Days of Noah: Return of the Fallen.
Non Human Entities that Control the Elite:
Nephilim Watchers Aliens Annunaki.
Nephilim DNA.
Angels in Darkness.
Genetic Manipulation in History.
Other Interesting Articles:
Golden ratio of segments in 5-pointed star (pentagram) were considered sacred to Plato and Pythagoras in their mystery schools.
Hidden History


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Vavi demands BCM recognises union
Saftu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi on Thursday led more than 100 disgruntled union members to the East London City Hall, demanding the city recognise their union.
The workers are affiliated to the Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (Demawusa).
The union is also not recognised a year after its launch in municipalities such as Intsika Yethu and Amathole district municipality.
Addressing supporters, Vavi punted Demawusa as a union that would fight for workers. He said every employer had a responsibility to bargain with its employees irrespective of the number of employees.
Vavi claimed that the agreement signed by the Buffalo City Metro and Samwu prohibited the municipality from recognising another labour union if it is less than 15% of the membership of Samwu.
"The 800-member threshold nonsense [with regard to Samwu] is over. The recent Constitutional Court ruling has set aside the 15% threshold rule and that has ushered in a new era for labour unions," said Vavi.
The SA Correctional Services Workers Union (Sacoswu) went to the ConCourt opposing an appeal by Popcru to overturn a lower court's ruling. The lower court had ruled that Sacoswu be recognised at correctional services department despite not meeting the threshold set by Popcru.
"From now all unions have the right to represent their members and bargain on their behalf. And all employers now have a duty to grant minority unions organisational rights," Vavi said.
Mayor Xola Pakati told the Daily Dispatch that the union had approached the municipality last week and it had been hardly seven days after that interaction.
"These people were here last week. Even last week we applied decency and went to listen to their grievances. Today they are here again. What must happen now," Pakati said.
Members continued to stand outside the city hall, saying the BCM had been enjoying "golden glove treatment from Samwu" and that it was time for change.
Lethukuthula Makhubalo, who took part in the march, said BCM was comfortable with Samwu and that they were in a "bed together".
"Our people will never be free and will never be taken seriously by the BCM if they still pin their hopes on Samwu, Makhubalo said.


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The latest video by the Carters, aka Beyoncé and Jay-Z, is a treat. Filmed in the Louvre, "Apesh–" begins with close-ups of various old master paintings. A bell tolls atmospherically.
And then, out of nowhere, comes a moment of pure swagger.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z, sumptuously dressed, stare out diffidently, like a royal couple posing for a baroque marriage portrait. Behind them, out of focus, is the Mona Lisa. The gallery (which was once, of course, a royal palace) is otherwise empty.
Given how hard it can be for the rest of us to get anywhere near the Mona Lisa without having to jostle through dense crowds with camera phones, not bothering to face the painting is a statement in itself.
The Carters decline to look because they can. Because right here and right now, they are the focus.
And it stays that way, more or less, for the rest of the clip. Beyoncé gyrates, Jay-Z gesticulates, and the two strike poses, advertising their iconic marriage, restored to good health (phew!) in front of some of the Louvre's most famous works: the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus di Milo, Gericault's "Raft of the Medusa," David's "Coronation of Napoleon," Veronese's "Wedding at Cana."
The video is swagger, from start to finish. "I said no to the Super Bowl" raps Jay-Z. "They need me. I don't need them." "Stack my money fast and go," sings Queen Bey. "Fast like a Lambo."
Why film a visual ode to yourselves in the world's most prestigious art museum?
Like monarchs before them (though perhaps with a healthier sense of humor: Beyoncé can switch on an ironic smile to rival the Mona Lisa's), they feel drawn to art's matchless ability to propagandize on behalf of the powerful, to project charisma, mystery, sensuality, and impunity.
Swagger, the defining characteristic of our present cultural moment, is an attitude that refuses to accept things as they are. Instead, swagger competes with reality, takes it on. It leapfrogs naysaying ("Did you just say we can't film in the Louvre?"). It floats over facts, generates new realities.
All of which makes it a source of tremendous energy. And inherently political.
America's capacity to define its own reality is admired all over the world – especially by the oppressed, who want – and need – a new reality, and the energy it takes to assert it. But that same capacity is also what terrifies the world. (Just ask the other leaders at the recent G-7 summit.)
In art, swagger isn't a quality you find only in the Louvre. It has a special place in contemporary art, where it has decades of pedigree and a strange habit of prescience. You have to have chutzpah, let's face it, to sell air, as Yves Klein famously did; or cans of human waste, as did Piero Manzoni. (Without precedents like these, it is hard to imagine the Kardashians.) You have to have swagger, too, to sell celebrity portraits made with silk-screens to an entire class of the rich and famous, as Warhol did.
Jay-Z himself fed off all this with his 2013 performance, "Picasso, Baby," filmed in a New York gallery in front of a crowd of artists, celebrities, and dealers. "Marble floors, gold ceiling, oh what a feeling," he rapped. "Jeff Koons balloons, I just wanna blow up. … I'm the new Jean Michel, surrounded by Warhols."
More than Warhol, Koons is the key to understanding the connection between politics and the art world today. With his giant sculptures of balloon dogs, of Michael Jackson with Bubbles, and of himself and his ex-porn star wife having sex, Koons effected in art what Donald Trump later effected in politics. He choreographed a total collapse of the culture's distinctions between achievement, fame, wealth, taste and success.
In the spirit of Trump's "Make America Great Again," Koons launched a one-man revival of the Rococo, the favored style of France's corrupt Ancien Regime, for a new Gilded Age – New York in the 1980s. That's why the curators at Versailles invited him to have a show there.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's latest video has a different agenda, but it is an exercise conducted in the same spirit. Colonizing the Louvre for a music video is the equivalent, in pop cultural terms, of showing balloon dogs in Versailles or, in politics, of having a palatial hotel with your name on it on Pennsylvania Avenue, down the road from the White House you occupy as president. ("Motorcade when we came through," raps Jay-Z. "Presidential with the planes, too.")
Swagger's main strategy is confusion: Is he serious or is he messing with our minds? What makes swagger hard to read is that it is the favored strategy both of the historically oppressed (if your inherited reality is awful, you have a strong interest in asserting a new one) and the enormously privileged.
The Carters fit both descriptions. "I can't believe we made it," intones Queen Bey in the chorus. "Have you ever seen the crowd goin' apesh–?"
So swagger is political. It's funny. It can be great. But could it be that swagger is also the source of America's biggest problem right now?
You can disrupt, after all, you can swarm the end zone, bamboozling everyone, destroying assumptions about what is and isn't tasteful, what is and isn't possible. ("Who says I can't buy the Louvre for a day? Who says I can't pardon myself?") But swagger's attack on reality is so relentless and so aggressive that sooner or later you find that there is no longer any agreed upon reality.
And that's when new, pseudo forms of reality rush in. Money, prestige, glamour, the rush of critical approbation, the ego boost of being at the center of the conversation, the social-media feedback loop – these phenomena become the new reality.
When Koons exhibited at Versailles, he displayed a giant metal balloon dog and a cartoon animal's head made of flower pots under the title, "Let them see kitsch" – a reference to something Marie Antoinette supposedly said (but probably didn't): "Let them eat cake."
Artists and pop stars who utilize swagger, in other words, know what they are doing. They are smart about it. They're savvy. They are having their kitsch and eating it.
The best moment in the new video comes at the end. The Carters turn away from us to face one another ("I can't believe we made it"). After a slight pause, they continue to turn until they are both looking right into the knowing, smirking, sfumato-edged eyes of the Mona Lisa. It's a moment of recognition.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's new joint video, "Apesh–," was shot in the Louvre in Paris. From the Mona Lisa to an Egyptian sphinx, here's the meaning behind 5 art pieces seen in the video. (Nicki DeMarco/The Washington Post)
Feature Image: Beyoncé Ape** T – The Carters – YouTube


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How Can Energy Surveys North East Help You?
MEES is coming from April 2018. Are you ready for it? What is it and how can you ensure you comply with the legislation.
Private Rental Sector (PRS) properties must achieve at least an "E" rating when a new tenancy starts or tenancy is renewed.
From April 2020 all PRS properties must achieve a minimum of "E" rating on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
Order your EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) from me and if the property is less than a "D" rating I will not "lodge" the EPC but will inform you and if you wish I will prepare a report as to the moct cost effective measures that can be taken to attempt to achieve the required result. After these measures are completed I will return to the property and "re-do" the EPC taking photographic evidence to support my findings.
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Assemblyman Eustace and Senator Diegnan have introduced the strongest climate policy in New Jersey to date.
The New Jersey Off Fossil Fuels Act (S1405/A1823) seeks to stop the extraction and use of fossil fuels and to rapidly transition New Jersey to 100% renewable energy by 2035 to avoid climate choas. It will also protect communities facing the worst impacts of climate change — low-income communities and communities of color.
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Ang pagsasanib pwersa ng isang balasubas at isang balahura, sila Nicole Hyala at Chris Tsuper! Bubusugin ang umaga ninyo ng mga kwentong mula sa "Dear Nicole and Chris" at sa Mahiwagang Burnay tampok pa diyan ang mga nakakalurkey na hirit at advice ng Tambalan na makaka-relate ka!
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Male Chest Reduction, Dr Frati
Gynaecomastia or "man boobs" is an extremely common condition and can affect around 40-60% of the male population. This is when excess fat and breast tissue develops in the chest area and can be the result of hormone production or puberty in younger males, certain medicines or, indeed the onset of natural ageing in older gentlemen. Man boobs (moobs) are not the result of a poor diet or unhealthy exercise regime and many men suffer in silence with this upsetting and sometimes seriously embarrassing issue, believing that there is very little they can do about it. Fortunately, however this is not the case.
Dr Riccardo Frati offers Gyeaecomastia surgery at from his Harley Street practice to give back a sense of confidence and wellbeing to his patients with extremely successful results. He believes that everyone should look and feel their very best and understands the severe impact that this condition can cause.
How does Gynaecomastia surgery work?
Gynaecomastia surgery involves the practice of liposuction to remove the unwanted fat cells and then a surgical procedure to cut away glandular tissue and skin if required. A small tube, inserted in to inconspicuous areas is used to suck out the unwanted fat, leaving only a very minimal scar. This procedure will leave a flatter, smoother chest with more pleasing contours. Most operations for gynaecomastia take about 90 minutes to complete and are performed under general anaesthesia, or in some cases, under local anaesthesia with sedation.
How do I know if I am suitable for Gynaecomastia surgery?
Prior to undergoing any procedure, it is vital that Dr Frati conducts a comprehensive consultation so that he can ascertain your physical and emotional health, your medical history any concerns you may have surrounding the procedure. You will be able to discuss your expectations, costs involved and any downtime or aftercare needed, so that you can make an informed and confident choice.
How long does the procedure take?
The procedure is very straightforward and simple and can often be performed in a matter of 1-2 hours. Depending on the extent of the area to be treated and Dr Fratis' decision on the best course to take, you may need to have a general anaesthetic, however, you will be made aware of this upon initial consultation and given all the information you need on what to expect and do on the day. If GA is not required, the procedure will be performed under local anaesthetic with sedation.
What can I expect following surgery?
Following surgery, the chest may be slightly swollen and bruised for a while and to help reduce this swelling, patients are often instructed to wear an elastic pressure garment continuously for one or two weeks. It is advisable to refrain from exercise for about three weeks and, in general, it takes about six weeks before one can return to completely normal activities. To ease with discomfort, Paracetamol or a prescribed pain killer can be taken, but not Ibuprofen.
What are the potential risks?
The potential complication rates of the surgery are extremely low. They can include inadequate removal of breast tissue, an uneven contour to the chest and reduced nipple sensation. In rare cases, if an excision has been performed, rather than liposuction, then a blood clot can, potentially form that may need to be drained at a second operation. However, Dr Frati is an expert in this field and complication rates are incredibly rare. Again, you will be fully advised on any potential risks and contraindications prior to treatment, in a comprehensive consultation with Dr Frati.
When will I see results?
Following the surgery, your body will need time to heal so patience is a virtue, however you should see some improvement almost immediately. Swelling will subside a little each day for up to 6 weeks following the procedure and it can take up to a full 6-8 months to see your exact final result. You will be able to attend a follow up appointment and are encouraged to keep in contact with the clinic during this time in order to be confident and satisfied that things are progressing well. Dr Frati is dedicated to ensuring all his patients have the appropriate information regarding their expectations and results, prior to and following treatment.


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Laurie Ditto #fundie myfathersreputation.com
Why My Father's Reputation?
We aim to bring God's perspective about life and death, Heaven and Hell, and the importance and responsibility of our choice to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We want to see lost souls saved through faith in Jesus and equip the Church to speak to them with biblical truths, evangelistic tools, and a heart of compassion.
We support the Church in training believers to fulfill the Great Commission. We are sharing personal testimonies of Hell and its biblical eternal consequences. We will hold evangelistic seminars with truth-filled teaching, and practical applications.
We want to challenge the Church to examine ourselves in holiness, especially in the area of forgiveness. We are achieving this by open biblical dialogue and searching for biblical truth, instead of humanistic views. We want to submit to God's commands and not rely on our individual beliefs.
From Laurie
Heaven is real. In 2000, I was saved while visiting the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, MO. God's Spirit came upon me during worship, and took me in a vision where I met Jesus. He is beautiful and powerful beyond description! During this vision, I was radically healed from many things, including a 3.5 pack-a-day cigarette addiction. Before I left the Lord, I asked "Is there anything I can do for you?" He answered, "Go tell others about Me." And that is exactly what I did. I went home and began telling everyone about Jesus. To reach more people, I wrote the book "Go Tell Others About Me."
Hell is real. In 2008, the Lord took me to Hell in a vision. It was a horrible experience in a horrible place that was never intended for human beings. I hate even the memories of that place. Yet, each day, thousands of people go there for eternity because of their sins of rebellion and unbelief toward God and unforgiveness toward other people. To warn people about Hell and point them to the saving grace of Jesus Christ, my husband Mike and I began this organization, My Father's Reputation.
The truth of Heaven and Hell is powerful. The reality of Jesus Christ as God and what He has done on the cross to pay for sin are essential to being with Him in Heaven, eternally.
The truth is that we care about you because Jesus cares about you. He has shared His heart for you with us. You matter to Him. If you are not saved, then you will go to Hell. Eternity is waiting, your choices today will determine where you spend it. Accept Jesus Christ as the way, truth and life today.
About My Father's Reputation
Vision Statement:
To honor God as our Heavenly Father; Jesus as the Son of God and Savior; and the Holy Spirit as Teacher and Guide.
It is our desire to help equip Evangelists to preach the gospel with the Biblical truths about eternity. Our goal is to teach both locally and globally while engaging people in all forms of evangelism to realize the essential need of the one true God in His three parts of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We will accomplish this through hands-on trainings, media and the web.


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Area of Work
Accounting and Finance
About Julianna
Julianna is a self-proclaimed "recovering accountant" who has done a bit of everything in the finance and accounting world. She uses her background everyday to provide personalized and detailed service to her clients and candidates. Outside of the office, she is a college football fanatic, margarita connoisseur, reluctant runner, and Lilly Pulitzer enthusiast. She's also a proud wife and girl-mom.
What do you love best about working at Vaco?
The relationships that I've built with my candidates and clients. We get to know each other pretty well, and that's exactly as it should be.


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On many occasion Mission City Federal Credit Union members have asked for investment advice. They've asked us:
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Ask CurtYou are welcomed and encouraged to stop in and ask him your investment questions. Even if you already have a financial advisor, ask Curt for a second opinion.
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Fitness has always been a big part of my life, having competed in athletics during my school years and then progressing into bodybuilding competitions as an adult. Having competed successfully at a high level, I know just how much dedication and motivation is required to reach your goals, and through my own experiences I have gained the skills and knowledge required to help others achieve theirs.
I am really passionate about helping others improve their lives through health & fitness, because I know how good it feels to achieve a goal & to feel your best, and I want you to experience that too! Life is seriously way too short to not be living a life that makes you happy and to have a body that you are proud of. With your hard work & consistency and my knowledge & commitment to you, we can achieve those goals. So if you are ready to feel fitter, stronger, healthier and happier then contact me today. I can't wait to be a part of your journey!


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Mariners Mailbag video: Reacting to the Zunino trade, looking at what's next for M's offseason
Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto gave the MLB offseason a jolt on Thursday morning, and on Thursday afternoon the Mariners insiders from 710 ESPN Seattle were ready to give it the proper reaction it needed.
Welcome to the start of a new series on 710Sports.com, where Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn answer your mailbag questions about the Mariners' offseason. Among the topics addressed in the first episode are:
• The Mariners' five-player trade with Tampa Bay that sends Mike Zunino to the Rays and brings speedy center fielder Mallex Smith to Seattle;
• What positions Dipoto could look to the free agent market to fill;
• If other teams could be persuaded into trading for high-priced veterans such as Kyle Seager and Robinson Canó;
• What the reasoning would be if the Mariners hang on to Edwin Díaz instead of trade him when his value is at its highest;
• If new pitching coach Paul Davis' lack of experience as a player or coach in the majors could impact his ability to build relationships with players.
You can watch the full mailbag in the attached video, or listen to an audio-only version in this podcast.
A closer look: Who is new Mariners center fielder Mallex Smith?


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Bike got burned in Banglore – Who is responsible a Biker or a service provider??
Few images are turning up on facebook from last few hours. A Banglore based bike lover Pratik Chhabria shared an incident on his facebook profile regarding his bike which caught fire during ride.
Incident shared by Pratik Chhabria-
So I had my Bajaj Pulsar 200NS serviced by DrivoJoy for the first and last time on April 1st, 2017. Let me state right here that I've been using my bike from 2013 and it had given me no major problems up to this point.
The mechanic arrived at my place and serviced my bike in about 2 hours. He seemed friendly and knowledgeable enough and recommended a different engine oil, blah, blah, blah.
The point is, the next day when I took my bike out, out of nowhere my engine caught fire at 12th Main Road signal in Indiranagar. This was at 9.30pm at night, so it could not have been a heating issue. Secondly, I was at a standstill at the signal when I noticed the flames.
Long story short, I helplessly watched my bike melt in front of me
When DrivoJoy contacted me asking me for feedback, I told the customer care executive what happened and he was dumbfounded. He could only send me the "We're sorry you're not happy with our service" BS template email.
I called them back and got in touch with the operations manager and he flat out refused to admit it could have been his mechanic's fault that my bike got wrecked. He instead blamed it on some "engine fault".
Now, I'm no Sherlock Holmes, but if my bike had an engine fault, I hadn't noticed it for the last 4 years. And if it DID have some problem, shouldn't his mechanic have caught it the previous day? I tried putting this point across and the operations manager just hung up on me and didn't bother to call back.
No, this is definitely negligence on part of DrivoJoy and they don't really give a rat's a$$ about whether or not I burned up with my bike too. I got lucky, but had it been someone else under different circumstances, with a full tank of petrol, the damage to life and property could have been huge. I'm posting this here now to warn others about DrivoJoy.
You're better off going to your local mechanic even if he's not "certified" like DrivoJoy, because at least he'll admit when he makes a mistake.
"So warn your friends and family about DrivoJoy. Share this with anyone who uses a two-wheeler so they know"


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Have you ever considered what it would be like to survive alone in the wilderness? It is certainly inspiring to hear accounts of people who purposefully rough it in the wild in the name of personal goals, such as Danny Dover.
While it is very unlikely to find yourself having to survive in the wilderness for a full month, it is within the realm of possibilities that a well-meaning individual becomes lost on a hike, which is of course when your cell phone battery would decide to give out. For this reason, it is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with certain training that can keep you afloat until help finds its way to you.
When it comes down to it, there are a handful of skills that are absolutely paramount for someone surviving an extended amount of time in the wilderness. These are: finding and purifying water, building a shelter from scratch, starting a fire without a lighter, navigating your way back to safety, signaling for help, basic survival medical skills, and food and water acquisition. While these are all worth learning about, let's take a look at a few that would be most necessary if you had to spend a couple nights and several days alone in the woods.
Wilderness First Aid
If you find yourself unintentionally stranded in the boonies, ordinarily routine nicks and scrapes quickly turn into a big deal. That's why it's important to have basic first aid knowledge, and hopefully, resources if you find yourself stranded. Spine injuries, head injuries, shock, wounds, heat illness, cold injury, altitude illness, even contact with lightning – these are all serious situations that require specific recourse. But since we're just thinking about a quick jaunt into the bush, let's look at what seems most likely, which is wounds and infections.
Blood loss is an injury that can make your health go downhill fast. Just as it is when on the grid, it is important to stay calm and have pressure applied to the wounded area until it stops bleeding. The next step is to prevent infection. Wash the wound with clean water, then disinfect around the wound with alcohol wipes (if you have them), before covering the wound with an antibiotic ointment and clean gauze. Once or twice daily until it heals, the wound needs to be reopened and cleaned with water before a clean covering is reapplied.
Fire Craft
It is not possible to be off the grid for terribly long without needing a fire. Fire is necessary for warmth, cooking food, and even being visible for rescue. If you are a smoker then you may have a leg up in this avenue, since the difficulty of starting a fire without one is exponential, but not impossible. The first step is to understand that a fire can only happen with a trio of things: air, heat, and fuel. It is not enough to create a spark – you have to control your elements enough to keep the fire going.
There are quite a few methods of making a fire which corresponds to your need. They are also contingent on how much time and resources you have. If you are in the woods, dry wood should be obtainable. One basic structure for making a fire is the tepee, which you might associate with the campfire. Another is the lean-to, which is a long branch supported by ascending pyramids of smaller branches. In either case, it is important to be familiar with a list of tree wood that is best used as tinder.
When it comes to lighting a fire there are a handful of modern methods that can do the work for you: a match, convex lens, gunpowder, and even a battery are capable of creating that critical first spark. If you don't have these, the flint and steel method involves striking carbon steel against a hard, sharp-edged rock. If metal is unavailable, there is also the fire-plow, which involves scrubbing a stick of hardwood into a groove of softwood. The Bow is what probably comes to mind for most people. Using a bent piece of wood ("bow") attached to a stick of hardwood via a cord, the hardwood is twisted into a fireboard.
Food and Water
Finding food and water for sustenance is certainly not least of your concerns when roughing it in the wild. Once you got that fire going, boiling water is the best way to purify it, assuming you have a vessel. Other options for purifying water include a water purification pump, iodine droplets, and halazone tablets. Finding clean water is definitively easier in the warmer months, when it can generally be collected from rivers and streams, as opposed to winter months when you may have to collect water from beneath the ice.
Perhaps the trickiest wilderness skill of all is accessing food and enough of it to stay healthy. You may think it's refreshing to feed off of roots and berries like a bear, but remember that many plants are poisonous to humans – even some of the ones that appear ok from your survival guide of edible plants! If you are stranded for long enough, you will have to find a source of protein from animals. If you are near a freshwater source then a hook and line go a long way to catching fish. But as for setting traps or weapon-based hunting, you're gonna need more than this tiny article!
There is a wide range of things people mean when they talk about roughing it. For some, like those taking classes to be a kick-ass Viking, only the most rudimentary methods for survival are worthy. For the rest of us, we could do well to learn the basics of wilderness first aid, fire craft, and food and water gathering. While it's unlikely to find oneself stranded without all of these things, educating yourself on wilderness 101 may make your hike that much easier. And it will make you appreciate many of the things in life we take for granted.


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Older Adult: Film Analysis
The Notebook
The beginning of The Notebook opens with the gentleman, Noah in a nursing home facility. We soon learn that he is living at the facility to be close to his wife, Allie who has Alzheimer's. Allie is introduced to Noah, and he offers to read her a story. They are in the sunroom at the nursing home, and unbeknownst to her he begins to read her a love story. Due to Allie's disease she is unaware that the story she is listening to is her own read by her true love. Noah begins to share about the summer romance that began one night in the 1940's at a carnival. We see Allie and Noah fall madly in love only to be torn apart by her parents that do not believe he is worthy of their daughter because of his place in society. Allie's parents take her away from the love of her life to focus on school, and to find a socially acceptable husband for their daughter. Noah cannot forget Allie so easily and writes to her everyday for a year. When he doesn't hear back from her we see them both move on with their lives.
Allie moves on with her life attending college, volunteering as nurse's aide for wounded soldiers. While in the hospital she meets a solider that is acceptable to her parents, and they become engaged. Meanwhile, Noah has joined the Army, lost his best friend, and returned from war to find out that his father has sold his house. This allows Noah the funds to buy a run down old house that he has always wanted to restore. It was Allie's dream that he would paint it white with blue shutters, and a room that overlooks the lake so she can paint. With Allie still in his heart and mind he completes the house only to be photographed for a newspaper article. Allie sees the photo of Noah with the white house with blue shutters. They reminisce about the summer that they fell in love. Ultimately Allie must choose between Noah, and her fiancé Lon. Allie has always known that Noah was her one true love.
Throughout the movie we flash back to the past then are brought back to present day. Allie and Noah's children come to visit the nursing home to encourage their dad to move back home, but he refuses saying his life is with Allie. When Noah finishes reading the story to Allie she has a moment of clarity and realizes that the story that he has been reading has been about them. They share a few moments before Allie looses her memory again followed with a sun downing moment. In the end their love has kept them together and they peacefully die together holding hands.
Fried Green Tomatoes
This is a story of two women, Evelyn Couch and Ninny Threadgoode who meet in the waiting room of a nursing home. Ninny begins to share the story of Idgie Threadgood and Ruth Jamison who ran the Whistlestop Café and became life long friends. This is a story of having the courage to be comfortable with who you are, and the courage to stand up for what you believe.
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|March 6, 2012 02:12 PM EST
The story of Max Block (Part 2)
Although Max Block did not survive the Holocaust, his story has. H.E.A.R.T has determined that this memoriam and its unedited text is well placed in our Survivors section.
Guest publication by Thomas Nowotny
(no grammatical corrections were made to the original text)
On October 12th, 1944 Max Block is deported on the seventh autumn transport "Eq" to Auschwitz, where he is murdered – probably on October 14th, shortly after selection. He had reached the age of 54 years.
List of Transportation Eq. Max Block carries number 1191, he is declared a worker. The little hook after his first transport number (250-XXIV/1) indicates that Max went on the transportation.
Few people were able to report about this transportation; one of them is Frank Bright (Brichta) from Berlin, who is forced to go to Auschwitz at the age of 16 years together with his mother:
We were on the list of transport "Eq". [...] On 12 October 1944 we boarded a third class railway carriage, similar to that which had brought us from Prague to Theresienstadt 15 months ago. [...]
We sat on long wooden, slatted varnished, curved seats[...].
Decidedly more comfortable than the pitch dark cattle truck which normally entered and left the ghetto with frightened human freight. Why we were so privileged I don't know. [...]
The simple answer, without recourse to any conspiracy theory, is that the Reichsbahn just happen to have this particular train available for one of their very many journeys to this particular destination. [...]
Although there was a large window there was nothing to see. We were into October and it gets dark early in those parts. There was the rhythmic clanging of steel wheels against the joints between the steel rails. We were on our way. [...]
Day dawned. We were passing through a dull, flat landscape. And then the train slowed down and all of a sudden we were in a large area defined by concrete posts, wire and wooded towers in the distance. [...]
The train came to a halt, the seal on the door was removed, we were ordered out. Others remember the shouting, screaming, threats, whips being brandished, snarling dogs. Nothing like that occurred at the arrival of our transport, there was no need to. [...]
In the melee of leaving the train and being put into one of the two columns I became separated from my mother. Anyway, my mother was in the column to the left of mine. [...] Her column went forward first, one at a time until one came across an SS-officer with several assistants either side of him. I couldn't see exactly what was happening but some of us went to the left and some to the right. I had seen my mother go to the left.
The Gate at Auschwitz/Birkenau
It didn't seem to take all that long for the left column of women to be processed and then it was our turn. I was, as I said, near the front and when it was my turn I walked forward until I got to the SS-officer in charge.
According to the accounts of others he would look at one, just for a second, the process was quite quick, and indicate with his finger where the person in front of him was to turn. I can't remember any of that, I didn't take that in.
I had seen my mother go to the left and so I simply turned left too. I was called back. Obviously the officer's assistant had watched his finger and saw it point to the right even if I had not.
So I was called back and told to go to the right. [...] On the right I waited for further directions with the others who had also been told to turn right. There weren't many of us. From records I now know that out of our transport of 1,500 who left the ghetto of Theresienstadt on 12 October 1944 only 78 survived. Of course, a few more may have survived this first selection and died, or were put to death, later but there were very few anyway. Say that there were 90 picked to work [...]".33
Max Block is not among them; he is not registered as a prisoner but is sent to the left side, directly to the gas chamber. Max' age alone is a sufficient reason for this; selection was very rigorous in October 1944. 34 Just two weeks later, killings are stopped in Auschwitz gas chambers for ever.
The (Calendarium of events in the concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau 1939-1945):
Contains ten entries for October 14, 1944, including the following: "With a RSHA** transport, 1,500 Jewish men, women and children from Theresienstadt ghetto arrive. Young and healthy men and women are sent to the transit camp and the remaining people are killed in the gas chambers [...] 3,000 Jewish men, women and children are killed in the gas chambers of Crematorium
III. Among those killed people are Jews from Theresienstadt, selected at the ramp." 35
A view of the selection ramp at night (photo Thomas Nowotny (2008)
From a report by Jewish pathologist Miklós Nyiszli who had to work for the infamous SS doctor Mengele* from July to November 1944 in Crematorium I:
"It's early in the morning. From the ramp, the long whistle of a railway engine is heard. I go to the window where I have a good sight of the ramp. A long train is standing there. [...] Lining up and selection takes hardly half an hour. The left group moves slowly. [...] After five to six minutes, the transport reaches the gate which opens widely. In the usual rows of five they take the turn to the yard. No one of the marchers will ever be able to report on what follows next. [...]
They move on, about 100 meters on a path lined up by green lawn, leading to a grey metal grid. Ten concrete steps lead to a subterranean hall. At the entrance a sign announces in German, French, Greek, Hungarian language that this was a bath and disinfection room. The unsuspecting calm themselves, even the doubtful.
Read the full article here: http://www.holocaustresearchproject.org/survivor/maxblock2.html
The Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team
Copyright Carmelo Lisciotto H.E.A.R.T 2012
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In 1978, twentysomething artist Mimi Pond dropped out of art school and worked in an Oakland greasy spoon, serving punk rockers, hippies and the occasional prostitute.
She never forgot her time there: "I knew from the moment I stepped through the door that it was a story."
Fast-forward several years, in which Pond racked up experience writing for "The Simpsons" (she penned the debut episode), "Pee-wee's Playhouse" and "Designing Women," all while drawing cartoons for the Los Angeles Times and Seventeen magazine (not to mention raising two kids with her husband, the artist Wayne White).
Finally, some 25 years later, she turned her attention to writing about Mama's Royal, still a pit stop for Bay Area artists to this day.
Mimi Pond's alter-ego Margaret tries the diner's coffee for the first time. (Mimi Pond/ Drawn & Quarterly)
This month, the resulting fictionalized memoir, "Over Easy," hits the shelves from Drawn & Quarterly. For lovers of tawdry tales from the '70s, told with smarts and sensitivity, "Over Easy" is a gold mine.
In addition to sex and drugs, "Over Easy" doles out plenty of politically incorrect humor from the opening pages on. "I think racial sensitivity is a good thing, feminism is the greatest thing, and I consider myself" a feminist, Pond said in an interview with The Times. "But I don't think we should forget how it was. It shouldn't be whitewashed." (Check out the rest of what she had to say at our sister blog Jacket Copy.)


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CBD also known as cannabidiol is one of the many compounds that are found on the hemp plant. The use of CBD was not legalized in quite a number of states and countries over the years. Apart from curing insomnia, studies have now shed more light on the health benefits of CBD. Look at this article by Plants Not Pills to learn more about the ability of CBD to cure insomnia. You will get other health benefits when you use CBD oil apart from curing insomnia. As a result, many states and countries have reconsidered their decision. Even so, some quarters are still skeptical about the use of CBD. If you are not still convinced by the health benefits of CBD, you should continue reading this helpful article to discover more.
The first main use of CBD is to cure insomnia. Recent studies have suggested that one out of five people are sleep deprived. Although there are other remedies that you can use to cure insomnia such as Less Caffeine, Nicotine, and Alcohol, Aromatherapy, Meditation, Light Therapy, Chamomile Tea and other methods that you can discover by reading this helpful blog. A study was conducted on a group of 103 patients who were sleep deprived to look into the ability of CBD to cure insomnia. The study revealed that more than sixty percent of the patients who were treated with CBD displayed an improvement in their sleeping patterns. Another way that CBD improves sleeping habits is by relieving pain and inflammation that can give you sleepless.
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The online Costco Photo Center website has been taken down as a precautionary step while an investigation determines if there was a data breach at PNI Digital Media. PNI Digital Media is the third party that hosts/manages the Costco Photo Center website, as well as similar services for Tesco, CVS, Sam's Club, Rite Aid, and Walmart. As you can see, this affects a lot of different retailers not only in the US, but also Canada, and the UK. Here's what PNI's parent company, Staples had to say:
We take the protection of information very seriously. PNI is investigating a potential credit card data issue, and outside security experts are assisting in the investigation, said Kirk Saville, vice president, global communications at Staples Inc , which bought Vancouver-based PNI last year.
As far as Costco is concerned their CostcoPhotoCenter.com website remains down (as of the publishing of this post) today. Costco says that they are not sure if any of their customer data has been involved in the breach, but would rather take the site down until they can be sure. This breach could include data such as contact information, passwords, and credit card details. If Costco determines that their user data was affected by this incident, they will reach out to the specific members involved.
While CostcoPhotoCenter.com is down, you can still use Costco's in-store photo center though. Hopefully, Costco will figure this out soon and determine that none of their member data was involved in the breach. But for now, the CostcoPhotoCenter.com website says the following:
As a result of recent reports suggesting that there may have been a security compromise of the third party vendor who hosts Costcophotocenter.com we are temporarily suspending access to the site. This decision does not affect any other Costco website or our in-store operations, including in-store photo centers.
Prints, posters, canvas prints, photo books, stationery and greeting card orders can still be placed at a Photo Center kiosk available in most locations.
We take the security of our members' data seriously, which is why we are taking this precautionary step. We will update this statement when we have more information.
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A slow start once again sunk the North Carolina women's basketball team Thursday night at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh. The No. 18 Wolfpack opened the game with an 8-0 run and never looked back in a comfortable 80-60 win — avenging a 13-point loss to UNC in Chapel Hill less than a month earlier.
"We knew that they were going to start out strong and fast ..." head coach Sylvia Hatchell said. "They're experienced, they've got shooters and they've got depth."
Following its opening run over the game's first minute and 17 seconds, N.C. State (21-7, 11-4 ACC) used that momentum to dominate the first half. At the end of the opening quarter, the Tar Heels (14-14, 3-12 ACC) already trailed by 16 points.
The Wolfpack offense scored at will, shooting 54.3 percent from the field in the first half. North Carolina especially struggled to stop N.C. State's guards from driving to the basket for an easy layup or a quick dish to a waiting 3-point shooter. The Wolfpack capitalized on these opportunities, making 10 threes in the opening half on 52.6 percent shooting from behind the arc.


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We spend so much time and money healthy meals, we often have minimal resources left when it comes to snacks. I'm here to showcase 6 minimalist snacks to get you started on your healthy eating journey this year. These snacks all have 5 ingredients or less and take less than 10 minutes to prepare.
Is It True Weight Gain? Watch How Much My Weight Fluctuates In One Morning
A number of us have experienced it. After a weekend of indulgence, we step on the scale on Monday morning and find that we're had a considerable weight increase. We then start to resent the choices we've made on the weekend and a swear that we'll make better choices for the week coming.
However, is this really true weight gain? Are there other factors that could have lead to this weight increase?
Drink This, Not That: Best Summer Beverage Choices
We're finally knee-deep into the summer months. This likely means lots of summer BBQ's, gatherings, parties…and alcoholic beverages.
A Tofu Recipe For Every Meal – My Top 3 Favourite Tofu Recipes
My poor friend, Tofu, isn't always well-liked.
It's Not You, It's Time: Understanding the Culprits Behind Age-Related Weight Gain
While I haven't hit middle-age yet, I can speak from experience about how weight management has changed over my lifespan thus far. Weight management was certainly a different story in my early 20s, along with my teenage years. During these days, it was easy to neglect the quality of my diet and avoid the consequences. This unfortunately, doesn't last forever.
Weight Loss with Lots of Fat: A Plant-Based Twist on the Keto Diet?
At this time, everyone and their mother has heard about the keto diet.
The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular eating patterns out right now. I can't even count how many times I've been asked about my take on this diet!