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Have you ever planned your wedding with your soul-sister while still in college? I did! Parul, the lady love of my life, and I, share a beautiful relation together since college days. It's been nine years of knowing each other and although we don't meet quite often, nothing can be compared to the amazing bond we share. We can talk to each other about anything, like literally everything! Since we were hostlers, it made us grow even more close. We have seen each other through all the ups and downs. I am pretty sure that many of you readers who have experienced the life in a hostel can most certainly relate to this bond that we share.
From all those lectures which we had bunked together in college, our first jobs, our crazy adventure shopping trips, making the right career choice, struggling through the endless crushes, all those "I can't deal with this anymore" phases in life and of course our insanity to get married, we never realised how all these years passed by. We had grown up to be these 'ready to get married' girls and we enjoyed even this phase sharing our insecurities with each other. It was time, she was getting married. Yay! It was an arranged marriage and she definitely was scared to death. Although she was dealing with all the mixed emotions, I was insanely happy for her.
I am sure that most of you know how it feels when your best friend gets married and for all those who don't, here's a list of how I felt when my best friend was getting married.
- I was so excited
It's not a random girl who I had met in a flight, not just a colleague at work, not one of the relatives. Its someone who's been an important part of my life, someone I care about and I just can't wait to be a part of the most special day of her life. I couldn't be happier!
- Time to explore my P-Interest Wedding Board
With all the preparations for the wedding, I couldn't get enough of all those Pin Interest wedding boards to explore the most beautiful wedding dresses, all that jewellery and everything else.
- When she hurt me
Even after knowing the extent of my excitement for her wedding, she spent all her post-engagement weekends with her Fiancée. I tried my best to not take it personally though! *Wink Wink*
- Dealing with her emotional insecurity
As the big day was approaching, my sweetheart was getting more and more nervous and we had fights during this phase too. Some serious ones too! But like always, we let them past us.
- Thinking of the perfect wedding gift
Now, this has been extremely difficult to figure out and guess why? What do I gift a girl who was getting married and is the most special friend to me? It's the most important day of her life. I couldn't think of anything great so I ended up gifting her a ring which apparently, she loved!
On the wedding day, while she was still getting ready, I, Saurabh Sir (our college senior and a very good friend) and Priyanka (college friend) and some other friends from college friends had reached the venue. While everyone was busy meeting each other since weddings are more of a reunion, we reached the hotel room where she was waiting for all of us to meet her. And the moment I saw her for the first time that day, she took my breath away. Doesn't she look adorable? She was indeed the most beautiful bride I had ever seen! I was completely awestruck and so happy for her. They look so cute together. While seeing her get married was an extremely emotional moment for me, all I wished for was a happy and blessed life for my best ever friend. I am sure she will get everything she deserves for she has the most beautiful heart.
P.S. For all those beautiful future brides, I have put the dresses and make-up references as a caption for the pictures, incase you like them. I wish you all the happiness in the world 🙂


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"Good evening teacher", I greeted her. "Good evening" she said and hugged me. My heart was filled with the warmth of her love and a small tear fell from my eye. I had been longing for this love since four never-ending years. Jenny and Donia too welcomed me at the door. I embraced my little girls and was overwhelmed to see them as young pretty girls now. The last time I had seen them was when Jenny was still a school going child and my little Donia was studying in class one. "Have I grown old?" this thought silently crossed my mind.
I walked inside the house along with Rakesh. The place still looked the same, serene and
peaceful. It was the same abode where I have spent lovely time with them. I felt nostalgic.
"So how are you Khushboo?"She asked me with her radiating smile while Jenny served me my
favorite "Kerala Special Banana Chips". "I am doing well teacher. See, I have put on so much
of weight", I giggled as I munched on the chips. "No no, this is needed. I am so happy to see
you" she replied.
She then struck a conversation with Rakesh and the topic was me of course. She told him about
the bond that she shared with me and the likes of me. She shared with him some memories of
me as her naughty student. I was amazed at the fact that she remembered so much about me even after so long. Rakesh was enjoying every bit of the conversation and amidst all this I was lost in the fond memories of yesteryear.
"Is Mini teacher going to be your Mathematics teacher now?" My sister asked as I packed my
bag for school." I don't know", I replied hastily. "I am sure she is. She teaches class VIII, IX and X. Now that you have finally reached class VIII (my sister giggled), she will teach you Mathematics. Khushboo, now you can't escape from the clutches of Mathematics". My sister chuckled as I silently scowled.
I still remember seeing her for the first time. A shiny dusky complexion, big bright beautiful
eyes, a posture so straight and confident and a radiant grin that made her look so stunning.
She held an algebra book in her hand. She entered the class and we stood to wish her, "Good morning teacher". "Good morning" she replied and we sat down. "I am Mini Philip", she introduced herself. "I'll be teaching you Algebra and Geometry from now on". Mini teacher? I swallowed my heart that was almost in my mouth.
As days passed by, our interactions increased. I loved the way she approached Mathematics. It
had created a wave of interest in me. The initial fear changed into affection for her. She was full of love however also ensured that we remain within the boundaries of discipline. It was because of her that I started liking geometry too.
She took no time to realize that geometry was my greatest weakness and helped me whenever
I approached her with a doubt, be it the silliest of all. "Focus on theorems, Khushboo, once
you understand them, Geometry becomes easy. Then you can solve any problem without any
difficulty. I know you can do it". She always sounded so optimistic. Now it was for her that I
wanted to learn theorems and geometry. During the initial year of my learning with her I had
significantly improved my geometry. All thanks to her I was no more scared of the subject.
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires - William Arthur Ward
On my parents request she agreed to coach me in algebra and geometry after school in class IX.
Those coaching sessions changed my life completely. It changed the way I viewed Mathematics
as a subject. I would have given up had it not been for her. She helped me understand every
problem logically and not just for the sake of keeping a tally of my marks. She taught me that
no matter how hard I worked, if I looked at a problem like a pessimist I would never be able to
overcome it. "Khushboo, first accept that you want to learn Geometry. Then believe you can
do it and work towards it. Finally leave the rest to God". This learning became the foundation
of all the learning that I took up in life, later. I worked hard because she believed in me. I didn't
want to put her down. I would sometimes whine about it but that didn't deter my teacher from
pushing me to do well. I often recall that punishment of writing theorems multiple times till
I understood it well. And that occasional scolding when I expressed my insane desire to omit
a chapter because it was tough sounds so silly now. Nonetheless her hard work paid off and I
scored 70/75 in my final exams in Geometry (first time ever in the history of my education ;)). I
was overjoyed and silently stood behind me was my teacher who steered my life.
The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called "truth"- Dan Rather
I had very soon become close to her. She was more than a teacher to me, perhaps a mother figure now. I cracked jokes, shared random stories and childish poems with her. She would patiently listen to it and often encouraged me to write more. I have been one of those few fortunate ones who have been privy to the secret that Mini teacher makes amazingly tasty sambhar and aviyal. I have feasted on them to my heart's content. I was a regular guest on Christmas Eve and loved the appam's she made. Yes, I have also gorged on these appams on multiple occasions.
"Next time when you come to see me I want you to come with your child, Khushboo". Her words brought me back to the reality of today. I just smiled at her statement.
Honestly, she has showered me with her abundant love and enlightened my life. I passed out of school in the year 2000 but the bond between me and Teacher continues to remain strong. Time and again I visit her as a long lost child and like a mother she always welcomes me with her open arms. When I was going through a rough phase of my life, she stood by me. It was through her that I understood the power of prayer.
I share a lovely equation with her daughters too. They are my lovely angels. Their heartfelt
mirth still resonates in my ears. I love both of them. We laugh insanely, learn new things
together and whenever we meet, we talk endlessly.
After relocating to Bangalore I had been unable to connect with Mini Teacher for various
reasons. A part of my heart ached for her love. But this Diwali when I met her, she emblazed my
life with her love again. Even after several years I could feel the warmth of her affection. Time
had not faded off her love for me. Neither could it corrode the relationship we share. True, love
is beyond time and boundaries. Perhaps some teachers continue to inspire and teach their
students for ever. This time Mini teacher taught me the "Theorem of Unconditional Love", a
theorem that I shall remember and cherish all my life.
"I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well" – Alexander the Great
Mini Teacher has inspired many students like me and continues to do so. And as far as I am concerned I have a special place for her in my heart and in my life too.

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Margaret Lucille (Ruf) Goodenberger Hunter
(Obituary ~ 07/21/14)
Margaret Lucille (Ruf) Goodenberger Hunter Aug. 6, 1934 - July 18, 2014 McCOOK, Neb. -- Margaret Lucille (Ruf) Goodenberger Hunter of McCook passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was 79 years old. Margaret was born on Aug. ...
Gail E. Miller
(Obituary ~ 07/21/14)
Gail E. Miller BIRD CITY, Kan. -- Gail E. Miller, 82, died Saturday (July 19, 2014), at Bird City. He was born July 14, 1932, at Thomas County, Kansas.He was a farmer and also a bus supervisor at the school. He was preceded in death by his son, Loren Miller, in 1991...
Helen R. Vaughn
(Obituary ~ 07/21/14)
Helen R. Vaughn Sept. 7, 1931 - July 17, 2014 KEARNEY, Neb. -- Memorial Mass for Helen R. Vaughn will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska, with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery at Fruita, Colorado, at a later date...
Anna Frances Albers
(Obituary ~ 07/21/14)
Anna Frances Albers Aug. 24, 1931 - July 20, 2014 SELDEN, Kan. -- Anna Frances Albers, 82. died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Sheridan County LTCU in Hoxie, Kansas. She was born Aug. 24, 1931, to John and Francisca (Lang) Haffner in Quinter, Kansas. She grew up southeast of Hoxie, Nebraska...
On the record
(Other Record ~ 07/21/14)
This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. Police activity Activity log...
How Mexican meth made it into our area
(Editorial ~ 07/21/14)
Ogallala celebrates its past as a rip-roarin' cattle town of the late 1800s, with monuments and tourist attractions. It earned its claim to fame after the railroad reached what would become Ogallala in 1867, the closest point for Texas beef to reach transportation to the hungry East...
The face in the mirror in Berlin
(Column ~ 07/21/14)
Through a rare set of circumstances I was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of visiting Berlin. It was after World War II had ended, but during the time when there was still a wall between East Germany and West Germany. This was a time of peace and booming prosperity in West Berlin, and a time of peace, but not prosperity in East Berlin. ...
Cruisin' in, boppin' along
(Local News ~ 07/21/14)
Phyllis Daugherty, left, and Kayla Anderson bop along to the late 1950s and early 1960s music provided Friday evening by Full Throttle DJ Service during the second "cruise-in" evening sponsored by the new "Southwest Cruisers" car club. Organizers Shawn Paulson and Jim Gruhn, both of McCook, Nebraska, were very pleased with the turn-out for the casual cruise-in -- no entry fees, no winners/no losers, just a lot of people who like their drives. ...
Bike & Builders
(Local News ~ 07/21/14)
Bicycle riders on their way to the West Coast pose for a picture before starting off on the next leg of their trip, comprising miles of hard riding broken up by days of hard work helping build homes with Habitat for Humanity and other housing charities. ...
- Jurascals (Weekend Menu ~ 07/21/14)
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11 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions on the Sunshine Coast, Australia
True to its name, the Sunshine Coast, in South East Queensland, basks in year-round sunshine, and its mild, subtropical climate and squeaky-clean beaches make it one of the state's most popular tourist destinations. A quieter alternative to the glitzy Gold Coast further south, the Sunshine Coast stretches north from the popular beaches of Caloundra to the sweeping sands of Noosa North Shore, where 4WD vehicles plow a wild stretch of dune-backed beach. Along this beautiful stretch of coast, you can feast on fresh-caught seafood at buzzing Mooloolaba Beach, look for snoozy koalas in the national parks, hike to the summit of Mount Coolum, surf some of the country's best breaks, or shop for designer clothes on Noosa's chic Hastings Street. Families will find plenty of fun attractions to keep the kids entertained, including Underwater World, the Ginger Factory, and the famous Australia Zoo. Not far from the coast's glamorous beaches, the emerald-hued hinterland offers its own sleepy charm, with quaint mountain villages, artisan foods, and colorful markets.
1 Noosa National Park
Noosa National Park is one of the Sunshine Coast's natural jewels. The park encompasses more than 9,800 acres of paperbark forests, pristine beaches, rainforest, dunes, and heathlands. The most popular section of the park is the Noosa Headland section, with 15 kilometers of hiking trails, including a scenic coastal track that offers a great introduction to the park for first-time visitors. Before you set out, stop by the information center near the entrance at the end of Park Road and check for recent animal sightings. Along the coastal track, you'll see spectacular sea views framed by eucalyptus, banksia, and spiraling pandanus trees. Look up every now and then, and you might spot a koala snoozing in the crook of a tree or a glossy black cockatoo. After about a kilometer, a lookout at Dolphin Point offers panoramic coastal views and sometimes even glimpses of whales and dolphins. Tea Tree Bay or Granite Bay are the perfect spots for a picnic or a paddle in the rock pools. Continuing even further, Hell's Gates offers breathtaking views of pounding surf and Alexandria Bay. If you're feeling energetic, you can also hike to the park entrance from Noosa Main Beach. The coastal track is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers all the way to Dolphin Point. Bring sunscreen and plenty of water.
2 Australia Zoo, Beerwah
About 22 kilometers west of Caloundra, Australia Zoo is one of Queensland's most popular attractions. Steve Irwin, the late croc-loving Aussie conservationist, and his wife Terri helped the park grow into a world-class attraction on 110 acres, with a strong emphasis on conservation and education. The zoo provides plenty of fun encounters with Aussie animals, including kangaroos, koalas, snakes, and lizards, as well as a striking lineup of exotic species such as elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, and the crowd favorite; Sumatran tigers. While you're there, try to attend one of the popular live animal shows in the Crocoseum. Depending on the schedule, you can see everything from croc-feeding demonstrations and birds of prey to otters and koalas. Kids will love hand feeding kangaroos and giraffes, petting koalas, and riding camels. For an additional fee, you can also visit the animal hospital and support their healing work. A visit to Australia Zoo is usually a full day adventure. Wear your walking shoes, and be sure to bring sun protection, a refillable water bottle, and a rain jacket.
Address: 1638 Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, Queensland
3 Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street
Squeaky-clean sands and glistening surf breaks lure both visitors and locals alike to the glorious stretch of north-facing coast at Noosa Main Beach. The gentle surf makes it a popular hangout for families and beginner surfers, and it's a lovely spot for a swim, with beautiful views of Noosa National Park cloaking the headland at the eastern end of the beach. If you need a break from the Aussie sun, Hastings Street, Noosa's main drag, is only a short stroll away with chic designer shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Noosa Main Beach is patrolled every day of the year and is safe for swimming year-round. If you have little ones in tow, the sandy bays along the Noosa River are only five minutes away by car and are the perfect place for a paddle, a picnic, or to cast a fishing line.
Other popular beaches on the Sunshine Coast include nearby Sunshine Beach; Peregian Beach; busy Mooloolaba Beach; and Coolum Beach, with its popular beachside boardwalk. Kings Beach in Caloundra is also a favorite; kids love the fun water fountain and beachfront swimming pool.
4 The Original Eumundi Markets
About 20 kilometers southwest of Noosa, the Original Eumundi Markets are the perfect place to soak up some local color. The markets are held every Wednesday morning and Saturday in the cute hinterland town of Eumundi. Artisan foods, organic produce, designer clothes, home goods, plants, jewelry, skincare, natural therapies, and toys are just some of the items on offer. This is a fantastic place to buy Sunshine Coast souvenirs or enjoy lunch from one of the food stalls, which sell everything from Thai food to Turkish kebabs. Fun kids activities, such as camel rides, complement the fabulous shopping. Roving performers keep everyone entertained, and the kids can burn off steam at the playground adjacent to the market.
Address: 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi, Queensland
5 The Charming Mountain Villages of Montville and Maleny
For a change in scenery from the coast's sun-splashed beaches, you can take a scenic drive across the Blackall Range, through the picturesque hinterland, to the cute mountain villages of Montville and Maleny. These quaint sister towns lie a little more than ten minutes' drive away from each other, but most tourists visit them both on a day trip from the coast, where the temperatures can often be a little cooler, thanks to the higher elevations. The drive is part of the Blackall Range Tourist Drive, and offers spectacular views of the plunging valleys below. In Montville, art galleries, gift shops, boutiques, and cozy cafes huddle along the tree-lined streets, and you'll notice some European-inspired architecture.
Maleny is also an artsy town, with many galleries, studios, and workshops. Its nearby attractions include Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, with a miniature animal enclosure, aviary, and Devonshire tea; and Maleny Dairies, where you can milk a cow, commune with farm animals, and taste some creamy yogurts and cheeses after the tour. Avid hikers and wildlife lovers can hike to Kondalilla Falls near Montville or look for pademelons and fruit bats on the trails in the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve near Maleny, which offers gorgeous views of the Glass House Mountains.
6 Glass House Mountains National Park
Popular with nature lovers and hikers, the distinctive peaks of Glass House Mountains National Park are listed on the Queensland and National Heritage Register. The area also holds spiritual significance for the Gubbi Gubbi people, who used this site for trading and sacred ceremonies. According to aboriginal legend, Mount Beerwah, the highest peak, is the mother that gave birth to the smaller surrounding peaks, and Mount Tibrogargan is the father peak. Rising like giant witch's hats and rounded anthills, the peaks are volcanic plugs, the center of extinct volcanoes.
Mount Ngungun and Mount Tibrogargan are the only two peaks open to the public for hiking, and they offer trails catering to all abilities, from easy base trails to more challenging summit hikes with spectacular coastal views. Abseiling, mountain biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing are other popular activities, and the park is home to a rich diversity of plant and animal life including koalas, echidnas, and grey kangaroos. Before exploring the area, stop by the Glass House Mountains Visitor and Interpretative Centre. The popular Lookout Cafe, near the Glass House Mountains lookout, is a lovely spot to start or end a gentle hike with Devonshire tea and delightful views. Keep an eye out for kangaroos under the mango trees here.
Address: Glass House Interpretative Centre, Settler's Rotary Park, Reed Street, Glass House Mountains
7 Noosa North Shore and Rainbow Beach
The gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, Noosa North Shore is an 80-kilometer stretch of powdery white sand and gently rolling dunes just across the river from Noosa Heads and Noosaville. This seemingly endless stretch of beach is especially popular with 4WD enthusiasts, anglers, and beachfront campers, who come here for the stunning sea vistas and typically uncrowded stretches of sand. Wildlife is prolific around the camping areas and includes kangaroos, goannas, and rainbow lorikeets. When the tides are low, you can drive along the beach past Teewah and the Colored Sands, ochre-hued cliffs, until you reach Rainbow Beach and Double Island Point, where the car ferry departs for Fraser Island. You can access Noosa North Shore on the daily car ferry from the end of Moorindil Street in Tewantin. Note that vehicle permits are required to drive along the beach and on some of the inland tracks.
8 Mooloolaba Beach
Bristling with high-rise apartments, Mooloolaba Beach is more developed than other Sunshine Coast beaches, but that's part of its popularity. Surf shops, boutiques, galleries, organic eateries, and restaurants beckon just across the street from this sun-drenched north-facing stretch of sand, offering plenty of opportunities to refuel and take a break from the sun. Popular activities on the beach include surfing, swimming, sunbathing, or strolling along the beachfront promenade. If you're feeling energetic you can walk all the way to Mooloolaba Spit, about a 40-minute hike, where calmer waters lap the shores, and fishing boats bring in their catches. Not far from Mooloolaba Beach is Underwater World Sea Life, a popular family attraction. Nearby Alexandra Headland is also worth visiting, with its patrolled beach, great point break, and popular skatepark.
9 Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach is a popular base for Sunshine Coast tourists, thanks to its beautiful stretch of beach and plentiful holiday apartments. Surfing, in particular, is a favorite pastime, and many beginners take lessons at the surf schools here. Locals and tourists alike stroll along the boardwalk and gather by the beach for picnics. Across the street from the beach are a string of health-food cafes and restaurants, where you can stock up on picnic items or enjoy a casual lunch. The most distinctive landmark in the area is Mount Coolum, a dome-shaped volcanic rock rising 208 meters above the coast. Fitness enthusiasts and nature lovers hike the 800-meter track to the summit for breathtaking views of the coast. It takes about 30-40 minutes and is best tackled in dry weather as the steep rocks at the top become slippery after rain.
10 Underwater World Sea Life, Mooloolaba
Underwater World offers a fascinating glimpse at life under the sea and in Australian freshwater habitats. It's organized around themed zones with related exhibits, which include a tidal touchpool, where little ones can feel the bumpy skin of sea stars and learn about stingrays; a jellyfish kingdom; freshwater streams; billabongs; a seahorse sanctuary; and an ocean tunnel, where the rays and sharks glide all around you. Shark dives, educational presentations, children's play areas, and live shows add to all the fun; the seal show is a particular favorite. This is a great rainy day attraction, although the exhibits will wow pint-sized animal lovers at any time. After a fun morning touring the exhibits, you can take the kids to nearby Mooloolaba Beach for a picnic.
Address: Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, Queensland
11 The Ginger Factory, Yandina
If you're looking for a few hours of fun with the children, the Ginger Factory in Yandina fits the bill. Kids will love riding the little train through the tropical gardens and learning about bees at a special beekeeper presentation. They can also hop aboard a cute around-the-world boat trip and look for the gingerbread man among the interactive puppets. Parents will enjoy the ginger factory tour and tastings and a stroll through the beautiful gardens, filled with ginger plants, orchids, and bromeliads. The large gift shop sells all sorts of ginger-related items as well as local treats and souvenirs, and a cafe and ice-creamery are on hand for hungry visitors.
Minutes from here is the famous Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School, one of the country's best authentic Thai restaurants, in an evocative rainforest setting with fragrant incense and tinkling wind chimes.
Address: 50 Pioneer Rd, Yandina, Queensland


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Manhattan is a small village in Will County, Illinois that is known for its large immigrant population due to the establishment of the railroad during the mid-19th century. Although Manhattan is small, it is still home to six wonderful veterinarians that your dog can help to keep your best furry friend healthy!
Be sure to visit one of the great parks that Manhattan has to offer. Palmer Valley park is a beautiful park that offers a playground, benches for relaxing, a baseball field and a wide-open grass space that is perfect for fetch. If you would rather just get a nice walk in with your furry friend, Palmer Valley Park has a great walking path the goes through and circles the park.
If you and Fido want to grab a bite to eat together, be sure to stop into Home Folks Drive Inn in Manhattan. This pawsome eatery is a casual diner setting that serves homemade food. They like to keep everything retro, so instead of normal tables outside, they offer picnic tables for you and your dog to eat at. Before leaving, make sure to grab a milkshake or ice cream cone to complete your meal, maybe even Fido could get a lick.
If you and Fido are looking for a great spot to hike and explore, check out the Wauponsee Glacial Trail. This dogtastic trail is 22.3-miles long with a mixture of asphalt and crushed stone to walk on. The trail is popular among bikers, so make sure to watch your dog while exploring. The trail also has a restroom along it and some water fountains, so if you forget your water then you won't have to worry. The trail does not have a lot of shade, so be ware that you and Fido can get a little hot.
The Manhattan neighborhood is home to the Manhattan Park District, a great place to take Fido for a fun day out at the park. The park offers tons of amenities like a playground, splash pad, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, and a wide-open grass field. Be aware that the park is home to a lot of local events and youth programs, so be sure to check the schedule if your pup is nervous around crowds. Although the park is covered with tons of trees, make sure to bring water for Fido and some clean-up bags as well. If the Manhattan Park District is too busy for your liking, then take a walk over to Central Park. It's smaller then Manhattan Park District, but still offers a great walking path and grass for your dog to roll on.
The Laughton Preserve is a pawsome 430-acre park that is perfect to explore with your furry friend. The park offers amenities like geocaching, wildlife viewing, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, and fishing. The Forked Creek runs through the Laughton Preserve and is a perfect spot to let Fido splash around and get some water. Take advantage of the picnic area and bring some tasty munchies to share with Fido while you adventure through this park. The park is surrounded by big beautiful trees that will help keep your dog shaded. Make sure to keep Fido on a leash while you are visiting the park, and don't forget your clean-up bags.
Joliet is only nine miles out from Manhattan and home to the Illinois and Michigan Canal NHC Multi-use Trail. This amazing trail is 79.5-miles long and a mixture of asphalt, crushed stone, grass, and gravel to walk across. The trail will take you along the waterway of the Illinois river, and at every mile marker there will be a cool educational sign to peruse. The trail is used for many different activities, including biking, fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Depending on how far you walk, the trail can take you through other nearby towns like Romeoville or Lemont.
Seven miles out of Manhattan is the town of New Lenox which offers a great hiking trail for you and Fido to enjoy. The Old Plank Road Trail is a pawsome 21.8-miles long path with an asphalt surface to walk on. The trail will take you from this neighborhood through the Chicago Heights neighborhood in New Lenox, which is conveniently close to coffee shops. If you're a fan of history you will love this trail, since it takes you along the same path that the American Indians used. Be sure to bring water for your pup to stay hydrated and some clean-up bags while you explore this fun trail with your pup.


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Are you looking to celebrate bucks weekend on the Gold Coast? If yes, then be ready to have the weekend of your life. From ladies to alcohol, the Gold Coast has it all. Here are five bucks night ideas:
1. Buck Fishing
One of the best bucks party activities includes a fishing weekend with the boys. You will be surrounded by enchanting water and subtle nature. You can fish with your friends as you enjoy the beautiful surrounding environment while you drink and exchange stories. You can even take a cruiser full of pretty ladies and go deep sea fishing.
2. Cool Bars
Your bucks party in Gold Coast will not be complete without visiting some great bars. You can start the night with a few drinks at the renowned The 1 Two 3 Bar. Then go on the move and stop at the Runaway Bay Tavern. In addition to the variety of drinks, the bar has outstanding live music and food for you to enjoy. In case there is a live sports game you would like to watch, visit the Currumbin Sports Bar, where TVs are massive and ready to air live sports from around the world. Enjoy your favorite game as you take down a couple of drinks.
3. Strippers and Topless Waitress
The hiring of strippers and naked waitresses will make your bucks party a memorable one, especially if you have never received a dance from a stripper before. You can either go to a strip club or invite hot naked women to attend your personalized bucks party. Allow the naked women to dance on you seductively and complete your bachelorhood in style. Let the naked girls carry out their pleasurable bucks party activities by handcuffing and blindfolding the groom. The hot women will excitingly serve you a drink and offer you a strip teasing night full of X-rated activities.
4. Great Night Clubs
Check out nightclubs in the Gold Coast for a great bucks party weekend. You will get the chance to dance with beautiful ladies and make some new friends. Visit the Sin City Nightclub for plenty of fun and high-class parties. The nightclub features funky décor, an atmosphere full of the party mood, and well-stocked bars. This is the ideal place to have fun, let loose, and enjoy the women in their skimpy clothes. Melbas Nightclub provides special events and lures celebrities, famous DJ's, and even more women. The Vanity Nightclub features a lay-low atmosphere, all types of music for dancing, and cool theme nights. At this place, the ladies at the Gold Coast go wild.
5. Go-Kart Racing
Don't complete your bucks weekend before participating in a go-kart race. The Gold Coast go-kart racing has cool and appealing racing suits, and you can compete with your friends. It will give you a lot to laugh about and plenty of fun. Spend a full afternoon playing as an F1 racer
Bucks weekend on the Gold Coast provides you with some of the best-drunk stories you will live to share with your friends. Drinking is just the tip of the iceberg as the topless waitresses, and the sexiest strippers on the Gold Coast will give you a night to remember. Dancing in some of the best nightclubs with some of the most beautiful ladies will leave your bucket list. Other activities like fishing and go-kart racing will be icing on the cake.


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Source: Mugabe also fearful: Makoni – DailyNews Live
Fungi Kwaramba 12 May 2017
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe – like the majority of Zimbabweans who
told pollsters that they fear criticising him – is also scared of the
future, former Finance minister Simba Makoni has said.
This comes after the Mass Public Opinion Institute (Mpoi) revealed in its
latest survey that 62 percent of Zimbabweans are not free to critic the
long-time Zimbabwe ruler.
Makoni – brought in as Finance minister in 2000 to restore donor relations
but was sacked 18 months later after calling for a devaluation of the
subdued Zimbabwe dollar – said on Twitter: "Everybody, including Mugabe
himself, lives in fear".
"The country abandoned its own currency, and now has run completely out of
money," he said, as he responded to Mugabe's recent outlandish claim that
Zimbabwe is not a fragile State.
The nonagenarian claimed at the World Economic Forum in SA last week that
in terms of development, Zimbabwe is second only to South Africa on the
"By contrast, we are now the poorest in Africa, with $200/capita/year
income, 90 percent + formal unemployment," Makoni argued.
He said the economy was collapsing.
"Government can't pay its workers. Hospitals and schools are sustained by
donors. We have the highest ratio of graduate informal traders in the
world," Makoni tweeted.
"Up to 1/3 (one third) of the population are economic refugees."
It is estimated that approximately three million Zimbabweans are living in
South Africa, many of them illegally.
"Public infrastructure is decrepit and dysfunctional. National roads are
pot-holed. For nearly 20 years, people who fed themselves before, have
survived on food aid. The economy shrank to 40 percent of its size in 10
years," he said.
With a PhD in chemistry, Makoni said Zimbabweans have to collectively
share the blame for allowing one man to determine their future.
"However, we, the people, need to accept our share of responsibility for
this situation, letting Mugabe and his henchmen to destroy our country.
"Those, like me, who shared, and those still sharing leadership with him,
must accept greater responsibility, for complicity or acquiescence . . .We
must resolve to `liberate ourselves'. Let's ride out of the fear Mugabe
and his system have instilled in us.
"Then, let's unite honestly around the common purpose and common good, to
restore our dignity, esteem, freedoms and self- reliance," said Makoni.
Despite his years of service in Zanu PF, Makoni is now described as a
"traitor" and "western puppet" by Mugabe and his allies.


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Acceleration and rotation sensors are most known from smartphones. The rotation of the device can be detected and can be addressed directly.
With the Raspberry Pi and a Gyroscope / Accelerator sensor it is possible to measure the rotation as well as the acceleration of the 3 axes.
In this tutorial use the MPU 6050 Gyroscope / Accelerator sensor interferfaced to a Raspberry Pi, and reads the values using I2C.
For this tutorial I have used the following components:
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text: Healthy Habits By Coach Dean / November 13, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Part 1: Calories InCompiled by Dean Carlson, Pn2. Infographic created by John Berardi Ph.D. and Helen Kollias Ph.D. Most of us go down the "calorie counting" path at least once in our efforts to lose weight. After all, everybody knows "calories in - calories out" is the key to weight loss success, right? But is it that simple? This article and accompanying infographic outlines 5 reasons why all those food calculators may not be as helpful as we thought. Actually the principle of energy balance does work:Take in more calories/energy than you burn, you gain weight. Take in fewer calories/energy than you expend and you will lost weight.It's not the principle that is flawed, it's the counting that is so hard to actually do correctly and accurately enough to make it worth while. There are so many factors working against you, on both ends of the energy equation - in and out. Part 1 highlights the problems with "calories in".Download your own printer friendly copy of the infographic right here.25% Margin of Error?That would make a very significant difference when trying to figure out while all those calories counting apps aren't really helping, wouldn't it?Now I am not saying you have to never track your calories, but here are my recommendations if you do.Understand the limitations of the methodology. If you are not seeing the results you expect, take another look at the infographic for potential reasons why. The important thing is results, not the actual number of calories the tracker says you are eating. If you are working on losing body fat, and it ain't happening, it doesn't matter how many calories the tracker says you are eating, you need to eat less.There are times that I track calories, usually as a "sanity check". In other words I am not seeing the results I want, and when I track for a couple weeks it is easy to see why. I am usually eating a lot more food or a lot more times than I think I am. But even I don't want to reduce the enjoyment of eating to a math problem all the time. That's just no fun!There is a better way, and it doesn't involve calculators and fitness apps. It's portable, reusable, and effective. It's the Calorie Control Cheat Sheet.Stayed tuned for Part 2: Calories Out, coming up in a couple weeks! Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Related


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University of Massachusetts Medical School Faculty Publications
Inflammation in mice ectopically expressing human Pyogenic Arthritis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Acne (PAPA) Syndrome-associated PSTPIP1 A230T mutant proteins
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Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology
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Acne Vulgaris; Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing; Alleles; Animals; Arthritis, Infectious; Autoimmune Diseases; Caspase 1; Cytokines; Cytoskeletal Proteins; Gene Expression Regulation; Humans; Immunity, Innate; Inflammation; Interleukin-1beta; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Mice, Knockout; *Mutation; Phenotype; Pyoderma Gangrenosum; Signal Transduction; Syndrome; Turpentine
Biochemistry | Immunology and Infectious Disease
Pyogenic Arthritis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Acne Syndrome (PAPA syndrome) is an autoinflammatory disease caused by aberrant production of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1. Mutations in the gene encoding proline serine threonine phosphatase-interacting protein-1 (PSTPIP1) have been linked to PAPA syndrome. PSTPIP1 is an adaptor protein that interacts with PYRIN, the protein encoded by the Mediterranean Fever (MEFV) gene whose mutations cause Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). However, the pathophysiological function of PSTPIP1 remains to be elucidated. We have generated mouse strains that either are PSTPIP1 deficient or ectopically express mutant PSTPIP1. Results from analyzing these mice suggested that PSTPIP1 is not an essential regulator of the Nlrp3, Aim2, or Nlrc4 inflammasomes. Although common features of human PAPA syndrome such as pyogenic arthritis and skin inflammation were not recapitulated in the mouse model, ectopic expression of the mutant but not the wild type PSTPIP1 in mice lead to partial embryonic lethality, growth retardation, and elevated level of circulating proinflammatory cytokines.
DOI of Published Version
J Biol Chem. 2013 Feb 15;288(7):4594-601. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M112.443077. Link to article on publisher's site
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The Journal of biological chemistry
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Wang D, Hoing S, Patterson HC, Ahmad UM, Rathinam VA, Rajewsky K, Fitzgerald KA, Golenbock DT. (2013). Inflammation in mice ectopically expressing human Pyogenic Arthritis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Acne (PAPA) Syndrome-associated PSTPIP1 A230T mutant proteins. University of Massachusetts Medical School Faculty Publications. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M112.443077. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/faculty_pubs/184


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Vincent (see post below) pulled through today, barely. Overnight his breathing became labored and he was moved into our 3-bed High Dependency Unit (the level of care between the general ward and the ICU) for high flow oxygen and monitoring. Alarmed by his sleepiness and cold skin this morning I asked the nurse to take his blood pressure: 60/20. Yikes. Fluids, pressors, warmth, antibiotics, prayer and by afternoon he was up to 85/55 and sipping some milk. He just teeters on the edge of fighting the bacteria in his bloodstream and the despair in his soul.
Some days, the burden of sorrow just weighs too much. My tough can-do wavers at a kind face bringing tears. The stress of complicated ICU patients, these three heartbreaking HDU patients, the myriad of the malnourished and seizing on the general floor, and the steady flow of outpatients needing assessment or reassurance or more wisdom and insight than I can muster, drains me.
But in the midst of all this a few doses of hope.
First, we had a lovely graduation ceremony yesterday for two Paediatric Surgeons completing their fellowship. Dr. Situma will return to Uganda where the ratio of surgeons to patients is even lower than Kenya . . note that all three boys who got too little care too late had problems that were partially surgical . . . and Dr. Lebbie to Sierra Leone where he will be the first and so far ONLY paediatric surgeon in the country.
The spiritual as well as the medical maturity and excellence of these two men was evident in their speeches, and in contrast to so much of what passes for success in Africa. Really inspiring.
And then I found Acacia and a classmate volunteering to serve meals on the Paeds ward in the evening, and came home to dinner with Jack and three friends from his soccer team, great guys. These are the next generation of hope, and they lifted my spirits.


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|Washington Post- Editorial: Virginia needs more transparency on solitary confinement
BY: Adam Ebbin
Created: May 31, 2019
Adam Ebbin, a Democrat, represents parts of Alexandria and Arlington and Fairfax counties in the Virginia Senate.
In early May, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia filed a lawsuit against the Virginia Department of Corrections seeking to end the practice of prolonged solitary confinement in the commonwealth.
The class-action lawsuit was submitted on behalf of inmates held in solitary at Red Onion and Wallens Ridge, two supermax state prisons in Southwest Virginia.
The practice of solitary confinement, referred to euphemistically as "restrictive housing" by the Department of Corrections (VDOC), involves isolating inmates in small cells, depriving them of human contact. People in solitary are confined to a windowless or near-windowless cell approximately the size of two parking spaces for 23 hours at a time, seven days a week. Food is passed to prisoners through a slot in the door, and they are brought to showers in irons. Five times a week, an hour is allocated for outdoor recreation conducted alone in a 96-square-footchain-link cage in the prison yard.
Mental and physical deterioration under these conditions has been found to occur in as little as 10 days. The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the "Nelson Mandela Rules," find indefinite or prolonged (greater than 15 consecutive days) solitary confinement to constitute torture. The length of stay in solitary for the 12 named plaintiffs in the lawsuit ranges from two to 24 years.
I have long been an advocate for the end of sustained solitary confinement in Virginia. In 2011, I traveled with Dels. Patrick A. Hope (D-Arlington) and Charniele L. Herring (D-Alexandria) to Wise County to visit Red Onion State Prison. We toured the facility, interviewed inmates and ate the food served to prisoners. We were shocked by the then-widespread use of solitary confinement and the enforced living conditions. Most worrying was the number of people in the prisons with preexisting mental-health issues who were held in solitary, which was exacerbating those conditions.
Following our visit and amid mounting public pressure from additional elected officials and advocacy groups, VDOC implemented the Step-Down Program, a review and assessment system to provide a pathway for reentry into the general population. Subsequently, the total number of individuals held in solitary was reduced by 62 percent, from 468 in 2011 to 179 in 2013.
However, for those still in isolation, there remain substantial concerns surrounding this program. The lawsuit alleges that the Step-Down Program uses a system of vague standards that offer people held in solitary no predictable way to progress out of solitary confinement and that this violates their constitutional right to due process.
In addition, inquiries seeking insight into the effectiveness of Step-Down by civil rights organizations have been stymied by a lack of information and transparency. Precise statistics on the success of Step-Down and about those people held in solitary remain unavailable.
This year, I co-sponsored legislation to increase that transparency. Introduced by Sens. Richard L. Saslaw (D-Fairfax), Barbara A. Favola (D-Arlington) and David W. Marsden (D-Fairfax) and Del. Hope, the bills required regular reporting of the number of individuals held in solitary; their race, age and physical and mental-health status; relevant disciplinary proceedings before placement in solitary; how long they were held; and the number of mental-health staff at the facility. The measures passed the General Assembly unanimously and has been signed into law by Gov. Ralph Northam (D).
Though these bills represent a significant step in addressing solitary confinement, they could have been strengthened by requiring VDOC to provide statistics on the prevalence of solitary confinement on a facility-by-facility basis, recording the number of incidents of self-harm or suicide that occurred in solitary and making other changes contained in earlier versions of the legislation.
These reports will shed more light on the practice and give insight into what legislative steps must be taken to protect vulnerable prison populations. Holding people in solitary confinement costs the commonwealth far more than housing them in the general population and does severe damage to those who experience it. Segregation compounds mental-health and behavioral issues, which works at cross-purposes against rehabilitation and public-safety efforts for people who will eventually return to society, sometimes with no intermediate step between solitary confinement and release into the community.
The fight to reform our criminal-justice system continues in the legislature and in the courts. I will continue to work with my colleagues to address these fundamental issues.


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Geneva scored a pair of 1st half goals as the Golden Tornadoes earned the 2-0 victory over Alfred State on Tuesday afternoon.
Kevin Pasho got Geneva on the board 23:08 into the game when he was able to slip a shot past the keeper after a nice set-up pass by Liam O'Halloran. Twelve minutes later Nate Beine doubled the lead when he took a header from Chase Baxa and found the back of the net.
Both teams had chances in the 2nd half but the goalkeepers kept the score 2-0. The Golden Tornadoes held a 13 to 5 shot advantage in the contest. Luke Nolan made four saves to earn the shutout victory for Geneva (6-7-1) while Nico Coria (Honeoye Falls Lima) made eight stops for the blue & gold (3-9-2).
The Pioneers are back in action on Thursday when they head across the county to take on Houghton. The game is slated for a 7 p.m. start at the Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex.


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Xtra Mile Recordings and Milwakee, WI based troubadour Trapper Schoepp are proud to announce the release of the singer-songwriter's second full-length album titled 'Rangers & Valentines' on 1st April 2016.
Pre-order now on iTunes / Xtra Mile Recordings
Having toured with the likes of The Wallflowers, The Jayhawks and The Old 97's in the US Trapper will be coming to the UK and Europe in support of 'Ranger & Valentines', with a three-week run supporting Jesse Malin. Full dates listed below.
Produced by pop polymath and Raconteurs member Brendan Benson at his Readymade Studios in Nashville, 'Rangers & Valentines' finds the teller of tales (both tall and true) handling vocals, guitar and harmonica. On the recording, Schoepp is aided by an array of estimable musicians including his brother, songwriting partner and musical-foil-since-birth Tanner Schoepp (providing bass guitar and vocal harmonies), Steve Selvidge (The Hold Steady), John Davis (Superdrag), the McCrary Sisters, and even comedian and WTF podcaster Marc Maron chips in on background vocals and lead guitar.
Watch the music video for the album's first single, "Ballad of Olof Johnson," an enjoyable animated clip inspired by the wildly popular 1970's computer game The Oregon Trail, over at The AV Club. Check it out here The song relays the family legend of Trapper's Swedish immigrant ancestor, Olof Johnson, and how he survived his first winter in America as he headed west via covered wagon. There is a companion website to tell the harrowing full story at OlofJohnson.com
Trapper Schoepp is a young man who's befriended a strange and diverse cast of characters during his 24 years. That small army of rogues and romantics, drifters and dreamers, soldiers and schemers populate his songs, their tragedies and comedies, their lives and deaths recalled in his finely etched musical vignettes.
'Rangers & Valentines' follows his critically acclaimed 2012 debut showcase, 'Run Engine, Run', (SideOneDummy Records) with his band The Shades. The LP earned notices in Rolling Stone, American Songwriter and Paste, with the folks at Huffington Post calling him a "master storyteller" and PBS hailing his work as "story songs that explore and explode the conventions of rock and roll."
On the new album, Schoepp defies the limitations of the standard-issue Americana platter by hopping genres – you'll hear lots of brass, backing singers and B-3 – as the songs build to delirious musical highs. His narratives, meanwhile, find subjects in the narrow margins of society, the strange twists (literal and metaphorical) in the weather, and the vagaries of a troubadour's transient life – with lyrics that flash a lacerating wit and humanist streak that's at the core of his craft.
Rangers & Valentines track-listing:
1. Mono Pt. II
2. Tornado Alley
3. Ogallala
4. Ballad of Olof Johnson
5. Talking Girlfriend Blues
6. Settlin' or Sleepin' Around
7. Lost Cowboy
8. For Jonny
9. Don't Go
10. Dream
Tour Dates; 18 February-12 March Supporting Jesse Malin:
18 Birmingham, UK O2 Institute3
19 Leeds, Belgrave Music Hall
20 Edinburgh, Electric Circus
22 Glasgow, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
23 Manchester, Sound Control
24 London, Dingwalls
25 Brighton, Green Door Store
27 Leffinge, Café de Zwerver
28 Amsterdam, Sugar Factory
29 Copenhagen, Pumphuset
01 Oslo, John Dee
02 Stockholm, Bar Brooklyn
04 Hamburg, Molotow
05 Berlin, Auster-Club
06 Munich, Orangehouse
07 Cantú, All'una e Trentacinque Circa
08 Brescia, Latteria Molloy
10 Madrid, Wurlitzer Ballroom
11 Barcelona, LA2
12 Valencia, Loco Club
16-20 Austin, TX SXSW
01 Milwaukee, Anodyne (Album Release)
03 Muscatine, River's Edge Gallery


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Washington, D.C. – During its 64th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in San Antonio, Texas this week, the International Downtown Association (IDA) will present the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) with a Certificate of Merit Award for the Fancy Animal Carnival sculpture installation and related programming. This 2017 public art installation in DowntownDC was awarded a Certificate of Merit in the category of Events and Programming, which features programs and events that improved the image and vitality of downtown.
"We are honored to be recognized by the International Downtown Association for the Fancy Animal Carnival, which not only engaged the public through the art installation, but fostered related events and programming, contests and tours that helped extend this exhibit into the community," said BID President & CEO Neil Albert.
"The DowntownDC BID's project received the IDA Certificate of Merit for successfully employing best practice in urban place management," said David Downey, IDA President and CEO. "The Fancy Animal Carnival is a shining example of downtown management delivering real value to the city."
The DowntownDC BID will be presented with the award on Oct. 25 at the International Downtown Association's 64th Annual Conference & Tradeshow in San Antonio, Texas. The DowntownDC BID will present on several topics at the convention, including trash sensor technology and commercial office tenant attraction.
Albert will moderate a panel entitled "Innovative Approaches to Commercial Office Tenant Attraction and Engagement." The DowntownDC BID's Director of Public Space Operations, Gerren G. Price, will speak on a panel entitled "Trash Talks: Approaches for a Waste-Free Public Realm."
The Fancy Animal Carnival placed in DowntownDC five larger-than-life animal sculptures by Taiwanese contemporary artist Hung Yi from May 4-Oct. 15, 2017. The installation added instrumental vibrancy to select areas of DowntownDC and was paired with additional programming including walking tours, a social media hunt, an outdoor movie night, a coloring contest and outdoor calligraphy instruction.
Hosted and sponsored by CityCenterDC and the DowntownDC BID, the exhibit was also made possible through support from the U.S. National Park Service, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, the Government of the District of Columbia including the District Department of Transportation and the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Oxford Properties and Gould Property Company.
Washington, DC-based IDA is the premier organization for urban place professionals who are shaping and activating dynamic city center districts. The DowntownDC BID represents the interests of property owners and other stakeholders in a 138-block area of DC and is a member of IDA.


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Happy MONDAY! Was your weekend as eventful as mine? I had to let my son head back for his second semester of college on Saturday. MAN, talk about being a WRECK! I don't know what my problem was, but I was worse that morning when he left than when he first left for college in August! So, I took the rest of Saturday to just rest up and pray a lot. I trust that the Lord is watching over him, but I guess it is just hard still since I am no longer there to even just talk to him everyday. Anyhoo! I am all better now and had some crafty time and conjured up this card for your viewing pleasure!
Cocoa's Be Mine IMAGE HERE is paired up with this sentiment from another digi set called ALL MY HEART. I think it is perfect for this Cocoa image, don't you? SO SWEET! I used this weeks sketch SSS38 from THE SWEET STOP sketch blog. This is a great sketch! EASY yet challenging at the same time, is that even possible? HAHA! Make sure you check out these and the rest of the awesome stamp images from the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps STORE HERE; the prices are phenomenal and the quality is spot-on! AND if you get some of your own crafty time this week, play along with us at THE SWEET STOP, you could just be picked as next month's guest designer! ~ Nicole


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Otodectes cynotis (dog, cat)
"otodectic mange"
Host: Otodectes cynotis mites are a common cause of otitis externa especially in cats but also in dogs.
Life cycle: is similar like in family Psoroptidae.
Diagnosis: Mites that belong to the family Psoroptidae are usually found in both the vertical and horizontal ear canals, but occasionally are seen on the body.
Clinical features: signs include head shaking, continual ear scratching, and ear droop. Pruritus is variable. Dark brown cerumen accumulation in the ear and suppurative otitis externa with possible perforation of the tympanic membrane may be seen in severe cases.
Control: Affected and in-contact animals should receive appropriate parasiticide treatment in the ears and on the whole body for 2–4 wk. Other effective treatments include systemic macrocyclic lactones. Only selamectin and moxidectin (in some countries outside the USA) are approved for treatment of otodectic mange; they are given as spot-on formulations (see mange, cutaneous acariosis, mite infestation): sarcoptic mange: scabies). As a general rule, ear cleansing with an appropriate ceruminolytic agent is indicated with topical therapy and especially with systemic therapy.


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HARARE, ZIMBABWE— Zimbabwe's capital was quiet on Friday hours after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner of the tight election, which began with Monday's peaceful vote but turned deadly when the military fired on protesters 48 hours later.
Unease remained after six people were killed when the army rolled in with tanks on Wednesday to disperse rock-throwing demonstrators who denounced Mnangagwa and alleged vote-rigging in the country's first vote after the fall of longtime leader Robert Mugabe.
The military appeared to have vanished from Harare's streets on Friday. Water cannons and police remained present, however, at the headquarters of the main opposition party, a day after authorities raided it and made 18 arrests.
Mnangagwa, Mugabe's former enforcer and confidante, said he was "humbled" by the victory and in a Twitter post urged Zimbabweans to stay peaceful.
The opposition said it will challenge in court the results of the election, which Mnangagwa won with just over 50 per cent of the vote.
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, who received more than 44 per cent of the vote, said on Twitter that "unverified fake results" had been announced by the electoral commission. The commission "must release proper & verified results endorsed by parties," he tweeted. "The level of opaqueness, truth deficiency, moral decay & values deficit is baffling."
In a brief moment of drama shortly before the commission announced the winner in Friday's early hours, two agents for Chamisa's Movement for Democratic Change party took the stage and told waiting journalists that they "totally reject" the results and said they had not signed them as required, in protest. Police escorted them from the room.
The week's events left many Zimbabweans with a sense of unease and questions about how different Mnangagwa is from his predecessor Mugabe, who stepped down in November under military pressure amid a ruling party feud after 37 years in power.
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As a graphic designer I have learned the value of good design layout. Oftentimes we are expected to fit a lot of content into a small area and make it all work. While this is a lot easier with larger working space (full-size ads), it becomes even more important when designing elements that have to fit and work well on poker sized cards.
When it comes to card games, I break things down into two main categories: mechanics and design. If either of these suck, the entire game risks total failure. Like it or not, many players will only consider picking up a new game if the art is awesome. This is one of the challenges to the indie game designer that might have limited resources, so it's even more important to get it right.
Assuming you have the mechanics part figured out, the next step is to design the layout of the card. There are a number of things to consider, most importantly that the card looks great, and that everything is legible at its printed size. This is sometimes easily overlooked since we often design things at much larger resolution, so make extra certain everything is easily distinguishable at actual size.
When designing a card, we have a limited sized area to work with. With this in mind, the ideal is to maximize the work area so that every element not only pops, but stands out and can be easily read. Most cards can be broken up into several main elements:
- Card art
- Card name
- Resource cost
- Card type
- Special instruction text
- Flavor text
- Icons
- Stats (power, defense, etc.)
- Copyright and art credits
Arguably, the most important element is the card art. Wherever possible you should make this as large as you can while leaving room for the other elements. The two biggest sections are going to be the art and the text area. Everything else can be positioned around these two elements.
Lets look at each element in turn and talk about some considerations.
Card Art
Make it as large as you can get away with. If you can, spring for a good artist. Look for artists on DeviantArt, I've been able to commission them sometimes for not much money at all (it can get expensive if you have lots of cards to design). Another trick I like to use is to ask an artist for permission to use a piece they've already done. They're more likely to let you do this for free or for a small amount, since they won't need to spend any time on something new (their time is valuable).
Card Name
Use a font that's easily readable. Don't try to get fancy. Make your main text sections stand out with bolder typeface and larger font.
Icons need to be distinguishable at smaller sizes. Make them as crisp as possible. Use higher resolution so you don't lose quality when you shrink them down to size. Use unique shapes and colors to make them stand out from the others and the background. Also, the key to icon design is making the icon self-explanatory. The best icons indicate exactly what they represent. A sword, for example, is obviously an attack icon, while a shield is obviously a defense icon.
Instruction Text
It is better to design a game with simple mechanics and add to the mechanics with special abilities than it is to try to design a bunch of complex mechanics into the core game rules. Players want to jump right into the game as soon as possible, so complex mechanics make that process take longer. That's one of the reasons people love card games, because there is limited setup time and the faster you can explain the rules and how to play, the better.
Be concise with instruction text. Try not to have a whole novel on your cards. Remember that the card needs to be readable at normal size, so the more text you have, the smaller your font is going to need to be. My rule of thumb is to never change font size for this text, so if I have a card that's looking like it will have lots of text, I try to simplify the wording to make it work so I don't need smaller font size.
This is another reason I like to sacrifice text area for card art wherever possible. It prevents me from being tempted to add too much text.
A quick note on card stats. Try to limit the number of stats required for your game to work. Magic has two simple stats: attack and defend. Everything else is just added flavor. Admittedly, I break my own rule here with Everwind. I designed the game to work with the lore of the stories, so each character has 5 stats called Influence. That's about as complex as I'd want to make it, and I get around the complicated nature by having a character only using any one stat at a time to "influence" other players' cards.
Lets look at some examples of different card layouts to get a feel for the things I just talked about.
Magic: The Gathering (Wizards of the Coast)
Arguably, Magic: the Gathering is the most recognizable card of all of them. The cards have a notorious design, with each element separated into a specific area on the card. I would argue that most other card games based their designs from this quintessential layout.
I would argue that the art should be bigger, but most card games seem to utilize this particular art-to-text-area ratio. Notice how the fonts are easily legible and not too small. The other thing I like is that the resource icons are easy to see. They used shapes and colors to great effect. I also like that they add the name of the artist on the bottom. Also notice that they didn't need any icons for their stats, just two simple numbers.
Legend of the Five Rings (AEG)
L5R cards are similarly laid out to Magic. I like how their art extends almost to the edge (there is no border, giving more space for art). Their icons are clearly distinguishable because of shape and color. The text is legible. One thing to note: there are a lot of keywords on the card itself. Too many keywords make it more difficult for new players to get into the game; they have to constantly look up keywords to find their meaning. Wherever possible spell out the meaning on the card itself.
Lord of the Rings (Decipher)
What I love about this card most is the icons on the bottom left. They are large and cool-looking. I would argue that the card art could be extended to take up more space on the sides. All the text is legible and explains the card's abilities well. The only drawback I can see here is that the copyright info at the bottom is really small, though because they are using film stills, there is no need for artist attribution. Also, it should be noted that there are a few Lord of the Rings card games, the one shown by Decipher, with another being from Fantasy Flight, and yet another by Cryptozoic (technically The Hobbit).
Star Wars (Fantasy Flight)
I love the design of these cards. The art extends to the edges, as does the text area. The icons are crisp and they add a little extra flair to the design of the card. One thing I would note is that Fantasy Flight games are typically more complex in nature, so they require more elements on their cards, which can be a drawback to timid new players.
Pokemon (Pokemon Company International)
Pokemon cards are usually very colorful and flashy. This is one of the more conservative designs I've seen, but I wanted to pick one with plenty of elements to use as an example. I like how some of their card art goes beyond the borders of the space there, but that's not the case here. A couple critiques, though: some cards have way too much text. The icons are clear, but sometimes there is so much going on the cards starts to become confusing. The flashy design can get in the way at times as well.
Gwent (Witcher games)
These cards are by far my favorite of all games because the art is so huge. I also like the ribbon, which I assume is that character's faction identifier (I have never played the Witcher games). The icons are huge as well, which works because they utilize the space so well. Notice also that there is limited text. I could actually see more text, but regardless, these cards just POP.
Yugioh (Upper Deck)
These cards have a similar look to magic for me. I would like to see the art extended and much less text. Another criticism of Yugioh is the stat numbers (this is mechanics and not design, but still). Instead of having 1200 and 1800 stats, I've seen people complain that they could just use 12 and 18 to make things less cumbersome. That's all mechanical stuff, though, not really related to design. Of all the card games I've seen, I like the design of these cards the least.
World of Warcraft (discontinued)
Another great card design here. Plenty of art and the icons are beautiful. The text is large and everything just works well together. The worst thing about World of Warcraft is that it is no longer in production, though the cards can still be obtained for those who want to play it.
Netrunner (Fantasy Flight)
Netrunner is another great game by Fantasy Flight. This one was actually designed by Richard Garfield (the creator of Magic), and is hailed by many I've seen as being one of the best card games out there. The design is very cool and noticeably unique to this particular game, but it also carries that hacker flavor that is the theme of the game. Everything is clean and simple. FF does a great job with their art and design.
Everwind (forthcoming)
This is one of the cards from the Everwind game I had to put on hold. I wanted to make the stat text pop on this one by adding a small drop shadow. I wanted all the text to be clear and legible as well, so I made the title fonts bolder. I also wanted cool, colorful icons. I also had 5 stats originally, but I simplified the mechanics so they could be pared down to just two. The other cool mechanic I implemented with these cards was the reversible stats, so players could choose which one they wanted for attack and defense.
Zombie Apocalypse Game (not actual title)
This is a card from a game being designed by a friend of mine, who is a seasoned graphical designer. I love the use of color and simple icons. All the art is going to be photographed, so he is also making props. The card design is elegant, has a grunge look to encapsulate the apocalyptic theme, which I also love. I have never seen any other cards like this one, so I look forward to seeing this game as it progresses.
So that about wraps it up. Experiment with different layouts, icons, text, etc. to get the optimal effect and make the best use of the space on the card. Have you designed any cards? Post a pic in the comments!


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You WON'T believe how much one of London's smallest houses has sold for
THIS TINY house is one of London's smallest detached homes, was put up for sale. Despite the propety's diminutive size it has sold for a £100,000 MORE than its asking £600,000 asking price at £713,000.
The tiny house, in Britten Street in the posh borough of Chelsea, could even fetch £1 million when it has been fully reburbed.
The miniscule property was snaped up by Robin Swailes, who runs North Oxford Property Services, and used his pension to buy then house - hoping to see a tasty return on his investment. The proeprty proved popular, and 19 offers were put in for it.
It was recently put on the market for the first time in almost half-a-century. Featuring only 290sq/ft of floor space, the house is in need of a full renovation.
The tiny property has a 4.22 x 2.64 metres reception room and a very small kitchen and bathroom downstairs. On the top floor the whole space is completely given over to a bedroom.
Property prices: This house has been put on the market for the first time in almost half-a-century
The tiny property has a 4.22 x 2.64 metres reception room and a very small kitchen and bathroom
One of London's smallest houses has sold for more than it's asking price
The tiny property was been described as a "little gem" and was expected to fetch over half a million pounds, but it far exceeded thi prediction.
The rather dilapidated property has large windows and lots of sun, but unfortunately has cracked manilla walks and some very old-fashioned curtains.
However, it does have a fitted wardrobe.
Another North West London studio flat was been available for almost two weeks without being snapped up.
Despite the pad's diminutive size it is on the market for a whopping £600,000
The one bedroom flat is located on Belgrade Road in London's Stoke Newington.
Listed for £530 per calendar month, the Hackney dwelling is dirt cheap as far as one bedroom flats in the UK capital go.
It boasts cooking facilities, a shower, a double bed and laminated floor.
It sounds like a bargain buy but a closer look inside the apartment reveals a few drawbacks.
While there is a shower in the room, there's no toilet, which is explained in the description as: "you share toilet".
On the top floor the whole space is completely given over to a bedroom
Another London home is getting a lot of attention for proving the motto: "it's what's inside that counts".
The SE5 property looks like an ordinary terrace from the street view, with Edwardian features and red brick.
But step through to the back of the home and you'll feel a million miles away from London.
An open oasis of Thailand-inspired forest has been built into Greg's property.


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Bold clusters of closely packed, rosy pink flowers appear in late summer, age to a salmon bronze and finish with a deep coppery red in fall. An easy-to-grow plant that not only tolerates drought, but seems to thrive in it. The sturdy stems of 'Autumn Fire' keep it beautifully intact throughout its bloom period for an outstanding show!
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9


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