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For all three days of the Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show weekend, visitors will be surrounded by some of the most beautiful hot rods, street rods, rat rods, antique and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and wrapped vehicles to be found for our "Show & Shine".
Friday night registered vehicles will have the opportunity to line up and "Cruise Main" just like in the old days!
Judging of the registered cars will take place in the afternoon followed in the evening with the wildly popular "Burnout Show"!
The show winds down on Sunday afternoon with the Trophy and Award ceremony in Memorial Hall.
Parking on Main Street will be assigned on a first come basis, so register your car today on this website or by mail. We look forward to having you back, or welcoming you as a new participant in the show!
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2 teen boys arrested for vandalizing Riverside Preparatory School
ORO GRANDE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Authorities arrested two teenage boys who vandalized the campus of Riverside Preparatory School in Oro Grande over the weekend.
According to a Tuesday morning San Bernardino County Sheriff's news release, the crime occurred on the campus located at 19900 National Trails Highway sometime between March 24th and 25th.
Through investigation the suspects were identified as a 15-year-old male juvenile and 13-year-old male juvenile who attend Riverside Preparatory School.
The suspects allegedly spray painted the buildings with black spray paint and also put Super Glue in 30 of the classroom door handles, causing permanent damage.
Both juveniles were arrested and booked at the High Desert Juvenile Hall.
Oro Grande School District officials issued the following statement:
The Oro Grande School District takes pride in our school grounds and we're committed to ensuring its brought back to its proper state. We had a team of people, including our maintenance workers, superintendent, and some of our bus drivers, working together on the weekend to help paint over the graffiti. We know that providing a safe and attractive learning environment is important for our students and families and we're willing to do whatever it takes to continue providing that.
Although we cannot comment on the ongoing investigation involving our students, we do take these issues very seriously and will investigate this to its full extent. We're confident that through working with local law enforcement and by following education code, this situation will be handled appropriately and we can swiftly move forward. There is more serious damage to the doors that were vandalized, but our maintenance department is working diligently to fix them as soon as possible. The full estimate of damage is likely closer to $20,000.
Anyone wit h information regarding this crime is urged to contact Deputy Katie Merrill at Victor Valley Sheriff's Station, (760) 552-6800. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can report information to WeTip by calling 1-800-78-CRIME, or by accessing the website at www.wetip.com.

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Post-medieval archaeology is a term used in Europe to describe the study of the material past over the last 500 years. Increasingly the field is referred to as Historical archaeology, a term in international usage. It is closely related to Industrial archaeology, although post-medieval archaeology conventionally has not extended its studies past the mid 18th century. Such a 'cut-off' date is increasingly critiqued by work within historical archaeology and contemporary archaeology.
The traditional date for the beginning of the post-medieval period in Britain has been 1485 when, following the Battle of Bosworth the Tudor dynasty took the throne. In practice, the medieval period is now often extended into the reign of the Tudor monarchs and the boundary between the two eras is not precise. As with all attempts to divide the archaeological record into neat chunks, efforts to impose an exact date on the transition are doomed to be questioned by current and new findings.
Given the relatively strong historical record running alongside the archaeological one, post-medieval archaeology is often better positioned to study the effects of known social and political change. The immediacy of the period means that it appeals in fields such as genealogy as well as to students of social history.
Post-medieval sites include Nonsuch Palace in Surrey, The Rose Theatre in London and Fort Amherst in Chatham.
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In Galactic Conquerors you command powerful armies and lead them to conquer distant galaxies.
This article covers the progress of Galactic Conquerors from the last few months, Steam Early Access launch and what we have in store for the next patch.
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Anime Expo 2015 Report
I find it to be a most interesting feeling to know when I'm almost done with something. I can't really describe it to anyone, but a sinking anticipation is the best I can give. Like a countdown to something unknowable that you cannot stop...and at some point, you're not even sure you want to. Anime Expo is rapidly reaching the point where it may have to be put paid, or it may have already reached that point...the next few months will tell me that. I get ahead of myself, however.
As it has been the past few years, and for the next five years at least (since they've signed a new contract with the venue), Anime Expo has taken place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and surrounding venues. This year it played host to over 90,000 attendees, which is an unreal amount of people, and one I truly believe if trying to get through its dealer's hall was any indication of those numbers. I'm reminded a great deal of the final couple of years I went to Comic Con, what I experienced there, and how it felt. Very much like now, to be honest. Up to and including the way you could almost not even move in some places there were so many.
Cosplay =/= Consent Screwiness, Or How I Quit Being Afraid And Learned To Love the Attendee
And for our first bit of drama silliness, we have my take on a movement that is ripe for so much crap that we could open up a soil building plant and get rich off the proceeds. That being this cosplay =/= consent movement and everything that's coming with it. I honestly don't have very much good to say about it, but the reasons you'll see when you check out my thoughts on it.
Due to the nature of this particular article, I must again point out, this is my point of view, and honestly on a subject I would have preferred to keep to myself. The site itself, other contributors and/or managers, are not responsible for what I have written; it's all on me. So why not get up there and check out what all the hubbub is about? It may be coming to screw up your favorite convention sooner than you think.
Cosplay =/= Consent; A Demented Little Man's Point of View
I had a whole review planned out for our triumphant return. It was going to be equal parts glowing praise and blood soaked slaughter...well, maybe mostly blood soaked slaughter...can't believe they dropped the ball on Mao Yuusha's anime that badly. Then THIS came along...good lord, hasn't this shit burned itself out yet? Darkest before the dawn, remember that kiddies. Buckle up, we're going for a ride down this fucking rabbit hole of Cosplay =/= Consent.


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heavy chevy posted a topic in Survival VehicleSo this sunday on the US 101 I saw a bad accident involving about 4-6 cars. It looked bad but no one appeared to be seriously injured. I was thinking about stuff and then I started to think what type of Tool/weapon do I keep in my vehicle. For example I carry a USGI folding shovel in my truck, a claw hammer, and a camp hatchet. They could also be formable weapons if I needed to use them to defend myself, or they could help me save someone by either digging their vehicle out or breaking their window in case of a fire or they passed out after an accident which happens more often that people think. So yeah, A hammer is my first choice a nicer beefy framing hammer would be a good choice or a camp axe for sure. So the question What do you carry? Picture would be nice. Side story. I often carry a huge wrench the kind to take off the trailer hitch ball its massive. car tire replacement kits don't have tire irons like before now they are cheap and flimsy. I use to want to carry the Stanley FUBAR tool. I still do but I use to too.


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Those who read the update yesterday, for week 21, will already have an idea of what to expect from this post, but for those of you who are just joining this wonderful adventure, or who may have skipped a post, allow me to fill you in. I spent the entirety of week 22 away on holiday in Scotland to coincide with my Grandparents diamond wedding anniversary (an incredible achievement I'm sure you'll agree). Because of this, I took a week off to enjoy time with the family and did quite literally nothing towards this project.
Perhaps the closest I got to doing anything towards work was my choice of holiday reading – "The 4-Hour Work Week" – which caused quite a stir. My Grandfather found it a source of great amusement that I would entertain such a concept, and it seemed the whole town had heard about it by the end of the week, prompting many interesting questions directed my way. To a man who was admirably working a 40 hour week at the age of 14, it is no wonder this seems so outlandish (I must admit, it does to me also from what I have read so far, though I am not very far through, so will attempt to withhold judgement).
But you are not here to read a travelogue, there are hundreds of thousands of blogs you would be reading if that is what you are after. So let's get down to business. You may ask if I was away, and did nothing for the entire week, what could I possibly have to say about this week. Well, in fact, this will actually be one of the most interesting weekly totals so far in my opinion not in spite of, but due to the fact I did no work.
Let me explain why I say this; one of my key aims has been to build up passive income. For me, passive income is any source of income that does not require any ongoing, regular effort or time to accrue. There will clearly be occasional times where a bit of time and effort is needed on these income sources, but in the main they are self sustaining. This type of income is how true financial freedom is achieved, as it removes the link between time and income – one of life's great battles. I would like to make it clear that I am not saying passive income is easy income. I do not believe this is the case – it may eventually become that way, but certainly passive income does not just appear one day. In the vast majority of cases, establishing passive income sources takes time, hard work, effort and many other things. Once a person has done this and achieved a passive income level that outstrips their spending, that's when the sitting back and watching the money roll in can begin, although there is usually no guarantee those income sources will last forever.. For most of us at this stage in our lives, this is something we only dream of, however, there is nothing to say it should be impossible for us to attempt to achieve that.
Now you know what I mean when I talk about passive income, and why I see it as such an important factor, you perhaps understand why I feel this week will be an insightful glimpse into how far I have come. As I had done no work during this week, whatever income I did achieve would be from passive income. As you can see below, the eventual total is £35.81.
I will explain each source briefly. Firstly, you may be looking at the cashback income and wondering how this could count as passive income. Well this is in fact from referral fee for cashback sites. On this blog, whenever I talk about a cashback site, I use a link that, if someone signs up via, earns me some money. This is explained further here. It is a way of earning some money from this blog, as well as an incentive for me to write useful and engaging content.
The Tracker fund is fairly self explanatory, and I have touched on it a lot in the past, so if you do want to read more, see this post. Google adsense and the Halifax bank account are slightly different, as each are paid monthly, and this week happened to be the end of a month. As such to get a clearer indication of an average week, these should both be divided by four, which gives an actual total of around £26. Obviously this is a fairly crude indication of an average week, as many factors are involved and things vary, but it provides an idea at least.
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I am pleased to be able to see that I have built up some sources of passive income. It is a respectable amount given the short amount of time I have been doing this and the almost non-existent level of investment, but at the same time it is hardly time for an early retirement in Honolulu. Over a year this would be £1,352 which would certainly be a nice amount to have coming in for very little ongoing effort. Of course, as time goes on I hope to add to this amount of passive income as much as possible.
Revenues in Week 22:
- Cashback = £13.85
- Google Adsense = £8.04
- Halifax Account = £5.00
- Tracker Fund = £8.92
Week 22 Total: £35.81
Running Total: £3991.48
For a full breakdown, see the balance sheet.
The Week Ahead:
As I am writing this a fair way through the current week, I already have a good idea of where I stand. It has been a fairly hectic week in terms of getting back into the rhythm and sorting out all the things that went neglected for the previous week – mainly hundreds of emails. As such, I hope to make £200 in week 23


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The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. is an economic development team representing the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and the City of Richmond, Virginia.
The Partnership offers site location assistance and other services to domestic and foreign companies planning new or expanded facilities. It is a single point of contact to the network of private sector and state and local government professionals that supports a company's facility location decision. The Partnership has two main work activities:
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The Partnership is organized as a public-private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation funded jointly by the four local governments and approximately 150 area businesses. The partnership staff has a total of more than 150 years of economic and community development experience, which ensures that inquiries are handled in a professional and timely manner.
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To aggressively generate economic opportunities that create high quality jobs for the citizens of the region and increase the tax base for needed community services.
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The Town of Providence is in the northwest quadrant of Saratoga County. We border the Adirondack Park and the Great Sacandaga Lake. Our population is just under 2000 residents. For being one of the smallest towns in the county, we exceed in character. We now have a forever wild conservatory in Town, known as the Henning Preserve, and managed by the Saratoga Plan with six miles of hiking trails.
On February 5, 1796, the State Legislature passed a bill creating the Town of Providence. It was taken from the northern part of Galway and named after the City of Providence, Rhode Island. The town contains 27,161 acres of land. Its first official meeting was held in the log Baptist Meeting House on the first Tuesday in 1796. In the early years, due to the excellent supply of water power and heavy forests, many small mills and shops sprang up. Many chairs were made by different residents with the largest amount being made by the Trevett family.
The Town has a beautiful man-made lake known as Lake Nancy, formerly known as Bill's Pond. It is surrounded by 115 seasonal and year round homes. The town has two churches, and a volunteer fire department and ambulance corp.
Residents and non-residents enjoy our winter sports, such as ice fishing on the Sacandaga Lake in the winter and swimming at our local town beach in the summer. Our town is an enjoyable place to live as it has an abundance of country quietness.


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The Fairmont San Francisco offers travelers unparalleled facilities and services. Its two restaurants and two lounges provide guests with an extensive selection of mouth-watering cuisine, while in-room amenities help business travelers get work done with elegant efficiency. To unwind, guests can pay a visit to the Club One Health Center & Spa, which offers everything a body needs, from a relaxing massage to an intense workout. Or take advantage of other Fairmont amenities, including 24-hour concierge service, private dining, same-day laundry and valet service and an on-site beauty salon, shops and art galleries.
The lobby of the Fairmont Hotel has a wide variety of shops, including Christine Foley Knitwear, the Logo Shop, Kashmir (a treasure trove of exquisite oriental carpets, rich silks, the finest shawls, hand-embroidered linens and objets d'art), Michael Anthony Design (an award-winning florist), Mr. Eckhard's Beauty Salon & Barbershop, S. Bernstein & Company, Vendetta and W.H. Smith Gift Shop. Further afield lie the San Francisco Centre, home to over 65 stores, Union Square, one of the finest shopping areas west of Fifth Avenue and the Union Street Shops, one of the best areas to experience San Francisco's rich nightlife.


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Hey guys,
Sadly Google decided to remove the APIs we need for NFC Ring Unlock and therefor it's no longer available for Android Users.
The APK is still available for those who wish to sideload.
Apologies for this but as you can imagine it's out of our hands.
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Planning for a baby can be one of the most exciting times in a person's life, from going gaga over tiny, cute clothing, to falling in love with the very first ultrasound photo. The joy of welcoming a new life is limitless, but sometimes it can seem like the costs are too.
Technology has been transforming medicine and healthcare in a big way for decades. Our very own Christiaan Barnard changed the medical field forever when he performed the first successful heart transplant on December 3, 1967.
It's hard to believe that 2009, the year that Avatar was the most popular movie and people danced to the Black Eyed Peas' Boom Boom Pow, was 10 years ago. In that time, many fad diets have come, gone, and come again. Food science has changed vastly in the past few decades and has caused many heated debates on what's healthy and unhealthy for the human body. Confusingly, different studies and research support both sides of food debates, so it's hard to know what and how we should eat.
Being pregnant is a wonderful time which shouldn't be overshadowed by worrying about how you're going to afford being a parent. While medical aid may go a long way to help manage the costs of pre- and post-natal care, there are other expenses that you can be prepared for to ensure your pregnancy is nine months of bliss.
Your lives are busy. With work, family, and friends, making quality time can be difficult for many couples. When your baby arrives, having time to connect with your partner alone will be nearly impossible for a while. On a babymoon, it's just the two of you to help strengthen your relationship even more.
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Worldwide, one in every three women and one in every five men over 50 years old will fracture a bone due to osteoporosis, a progressive disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. It occurs in one of two ways – either bones lose their density or the body doesn't make enough bone. Either way, this forms large holes and spaces within bones and makes them easily breakable.
If you're pregnant or are planning on having a baby, you probably can't wait to do the fun stuff, like picking out names and buying cute clothes that you secretly wish came in adult sizes.
With smartphone adoption at an all time high, we have the world at our fingertips. A swipe of the screen and a touch of a button later, we've got all the information we need at any given time. While this has certainly made our lives easier in some regards, it has also led to an overload of information as we check our phones and tablets throughout the day, even when we're out with friends.
There are certain money mistakes that can cost you for the rest of your life, such as taking on too much debt or failing to save enough for your retirement. Ensure you remain financially stable by avoiding the following five money mistakes from a list compiled by three financial advisors who work with people and their money every single day
If you have ever volunteered your time before, you might have noticed a mood lift, or bursts of satisfaction, happiness and elation. Volunteering is an unselfish act of giving of your free time and resources to those who need your help, and in due course you may experience the results of all your efforts, and even build a community of friends with whom you enjoy a shared interest and passion.
It might be the perfect time to review your Medical Aid policy and decide whether you'll need to upgrade or downgrade your current plan. But, deciding on the right scheme or plan can be daunting, as you're constantly bombarded with Medical Aid jargon. Luckily, this year you'll be in the know. We've taken a closer look at some Medical Aid terms to help you understand what they mean, so you can make an informed decision.
At some point in the year, some of us are likely to experience the unpleasant symptoms of the common cold – a runny nose, sore throat, coughing, and body ache. We are especially vulnerable during the winter months when our immune system slows down and we spend more time indoors.
Tax return season for individuals officially opened on 1 July 2017. If you are a South African citizen, you may need to submit an income tax return to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) over the next couple of months (deadlines to be announced). The purpose of filing an income tax return is for SARS to determine how much money you owe the government or if you're due for a tax rebate.
Whether you are living with a long-lasting medical condition or leading a healthy lifestyle, it's important that you have the resources available to pay for current and future healthcare expenses. After all, regardless of your health status, you still want to protect yourself and your family's wellbeing.
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An office job pays our monthly expenses but being confined to a desk for 7-8 hours a day does not benefit our body's well-being. And, even though you may go to the gym for a couple of hours on a regular basis, sitting at your desk for so many hours is not really ideal for your spine. That's why we asked two fitness experts to fill us in on how one can stay fit with an office job.
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In the past, holidays were all about working on your tan, lounging by the swimming pool and eating too many pastries at the restaurant's buffet. But, with the growing worldwide trend of personal health and wellness on the rise, holidays have become about much more than that – they've become another chance to work on your long-term health, another health investment on top of your Medical Aid plan.
Many of us fear being diagnosed with common diseases such as cancer or diabetes, but for a small percentage of the population, visiting a doctor has yielded more terrifying results. More people than you might think, worldwide, suffer from strange and shocking illnesses, many of which you may never have heard of. In this article, you'll learn more about these conditions, which continue to perplex the medical industry.
Beans. Lentils. Chickpeas. These humble foodstuffs are probably not on the top of your favourite foods list. However, the United Nations is hoping to change all of that by declaring 2016 "The Year of the Pulse", an initiative aimed at encouraging consumers to eat more of this healthy food type.
Are you aware of what you're eating? Of course you are, otherwise you wouldn't have ordered your favourite burger from your local fast food outlet. But do you know what it consists of? It may just seem like a tasty compilation of a bun, beef patty, cheese and tomato, but there may be more to that burger than meets the eye.
We all seem to strive for a state of happiness. We berate ourselves when we are anything but. However, happy is not all we are. It is one emotion in the human experience and if we pressure ourselves to just be this thing called happy, it can often elude us. But, how do we define this fundamental pursuit of human behaviour? Recent neuroscientific research gives us new evidence on how happiness is created.
As we run between cubicles and stare at LED monitors for hours on end, we often forget that South Africa is a land of adventure, filled with unforgettable journeys - but it's up to you to embark on them. The holiday season is fast approaching and with the weather warming up, it is a perfect time to experience some of the greatest treks in South Africa.
For the last few months, the south-western parts of South Africa have eagerly awaited the time when the sun stops hiding behind grey banks of clouds. Summer has finally arrived and now that the days are longer and warmer, we may feel more inspired to hit the beach, have a picnic in the park or resume our favourite outdoor activities.
We all have different needs when it comes to our health and Medical Aid scheme. While you may have been with your current Medical Aid provider for quite some time now, it might be a good idea to review your current plan and ask the right questions such as how its provisions suit your current state of health.
For centuries, society has been captivated by the idea of a prolonged existence. Attempts to extend human life have ranged from pursuits of mythical substances in ancient times, to more recent stem-cell research and anti-aging treatments.
Chances are that from the minute you woke up this morning to the time you started reading this article you will have resorted to habitual behaviour at some point. Some of these tendencies have become so integrated into our daily routine that they occur almost automatically.
A good medical aid policy may prevent growing cyberchondria. Find out what South African health experts think of your Internet based self-diagnosis.
With winter here, many of us feel less motivated to work out and stay active. The days have become shorter and darker, the temperatures have dropped and all we really want to do is seek the warmth of the covers and the fireplace,rather than hit the gym.
It's a fact of life that every day we face some uncertainty about what could go wrong, what challenges we could face and what the outcome could be if the worst did happen.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and is widely promoted across the globe. Reported as the most common form of the cancer disease among women in South Africa, the prevalence and rate of diagnosis is becoming more and more of a concern.
Before signing on the dotted line and choosing a suitable health insurance or medical aid plan, it would be to your advantage to have a look at the health cover that you're entitled to. Your benefits are likely to be determined by the medical aid plan of
A healthier home equals a healthier you. Which is why the move towards sustainable materials is no longer a nice-to-have but the status quo for designers, architects and eco-friendly home renovators.
Sometimes living in South Africa can feel like a serious gamble. Just prior to this publication, we posted a detailed article on the state of South African roads which didn't paint a rosy picture. In this article we look at the leading causes of natural a
Globally people are using phone apps, bands and bracelets which are either said to directly improve their health or monitor aspects of it.
The healthcare sector in South Africa remains under reform, with costs rising in the private health sector and more and more lower to middle income groups of the population, unable to qualify for public health insurance.
Whether you're living a healthy existence or not, life insurance is a wise choice for your family's sake - but what other considerations are there?


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Senior Sasha Fleischman Was Set On Fire While Riding An AC Transit Bus In #Oakland
Luke "Sasha" Fleischman is a Senior at Maybeck High School in Berkeley. He fell asleep on an AC Transit bus riding through Oakland on Monday night when a 16 year-old Oakland High boy set him on fire Oakland PD says because he was wearing a skirt.
"My son considers himself agender," Debbie Fleischman said. "He likes to wear a skirt. It's her statement. That's how he feels comfortable dressing."
Police say the 16 year-old Oakland boy boarded the bus near his school and saw the 18-year-old victim sleeping in the back of the bus wearing a skirt. He then set Sasha on fire. The victim woke up and tried unsuccessfully to put out the flames,while the other passengers on the bus rushed to the victim to assist him. The bus driver said he did not immediately recognize what was going on and pulled over a short distance later. All passengers exited the bus including the suspect.
The suspect, Richard Thomas, has been charged with aggravated mayhem and felony assault resulting in serious bodily injury, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Thomas also faces hate-crime clauses on both counts, prosecutors said.
The suspect was in court Thursday and according to the arrest documents he set Sasha on fire "because he was homophobic." He remains in custody at the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center.
His family denies he's homophobic.
"He didn't know it was going to be like that. What kind of boy is he? He's a good kid. He's a very good kid. Why did he do it? I don't know. He was joking around, that's all," the woman said.
Thomas' mother, who identified herself as Ms. Jackson and spoke off-camera, saying she did not believe her son was guilty of a hate crime.
"I am very sorry for my son's actions. I did not raise my son that way." As for the hate crime allegations, Jackson said "No way. We have transgenders in the family, first cousins."
In a statement today, District Attorney Nancy O'Malley called the crime senseless and said Fleischman was an "entirely innocent victim."
"The intentional and callous nature of the crime is shocking and will not be tolerated in our community. Our thoughts remain with the victim and the victim's family in wishing for a full recovery from the extensive burns suffered as a result of this crime," she said.
A fund has been set up to help Sasha Fleischman with his medical bills. He's in stable condition with 2nd and 3rd degree burns at St Francis Memorial Hospital.
If you would like to help Sasha and his family with the medical costs you can do so here: http://fundly.com/helping-sasha-fleischman-have-a-speedy-recovery
The students of Maybeck High School wore skirts today to support Sasha.


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SOLD Primary Care Practice - Los Angeles California
SOLD [Read the SELLER TESTIMONIAL] General medicine practice located in diverse multi-cultural city of Los Angeles providing much needed medical services to the local underserved population. Collects $560,000 annually with robust net income of $350,000. Practice is owned by family practitioner for over 25 years and is situated in a medical building on the corner of a major thoroughfare next to a regional hospital with convenient freeway access. Emphasis has been on primary care medicine for children through seniors providing exams, diagnosis, treatments, and minor procedures including; EKG, urinalysis, glycohemoglobin a1c, pelvic exams and paps, hearing evaluation, and prenatal care. Seller spends majority of time in the outpatient setting and admits and sees patients at 2 local hospitals and 1 nursing home. Practice revenues come primarily from managed care contracts on fixed monthly capitations with roughly 1,500 patients in panels, along with a good number of Medicare patients and some MediCal and PPO. Collections have increased over the last year a result of the seller contracting and taking on additional HMO patients. Up to 100% medical practice financing is available.


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at&t has announced the availability of its new at&t digital pocketnet service.
the new service offers three different options for at&t digital plan users. the first option, basic, provides unlimited free access to featured websites, including travelocity, hollywood.com, barnesandnoble, abcnews, and approximately 40 others. the second option, plus, includes all of basic but also adds access to pocketnet e-mail service, earthlink, mindspring, rcn, hotmail, and others, as well as the ability to print messages on any fax machine. this option costs $6.99 a month for unlimited access. the third option, premium, includes all the other packages and adds an address book, calendar, and to-do lists–this costs $14.99 per month (the first two months are waived if you sign up before june 30th).
the service is not available everywhere so check at&t's wireless web page for availability.
joel's opinion
it's about time at&t got its act together.
at&t may be late to the gate but it's the first company to offer any part of its wireless web service for free. then again, right now sprint pcs and others are waiving most of the fees in hopes of attracting new customers.
the plans aren't really that bad. for starters, right now at&t is offering access to over 40 websites for free. this is a limited plan in that at&t hand picks the sites that you can view, but i'm sure at&t will be adding more sites as time goes on. if you don't want to be limited i heard that you can buy the premium plan and browse whatever site you want–i couldn't find that in at&t's literature, though.
there are a few problems that i see immediately with these plans. first off, there's no mention of wap. there's nothing that tells me that the 40 or so sites are wap sites so i'm assuming at&t is using some weird technology to get those sites to be viewable on its phones. second, there are currently only two phones in at&t's lineup that can handle the new pocketnet service. what's with that?? i'm sure others will follow but that's not really the best way to launch a new service.
the best part about at&t's new plans is that it will force its competitors to come up with a competitive offering. that means that sprint pcs and others will have to start offering some sort of basic plan, too.


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The Nigerian Journal of Technological Development is a biannual publication of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. It publishes original high-quality articles focusing on all aspects of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Manuscripts are double-blind peer-reviewed and if found suitable, published according to the subject matter as a Research Paper, Review Paper or a Technical Note.
NJTD is currently indexed in Google Scholar, AJOL, DOAJ, DRJI, Journal Factor, Stanford University Libraries, J4F, ACADEMIA
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Dear colleagues and friends of the Institute of Environmental Research,
My co-workers and I would like to invite you to share some of our scientific highlights of the last two years. These cover the results of our ongoing DFG research group "Veterinary Medicines in Soils: Basic Research for Risk Analysis" subproject: "Fate, metabolism and plant uptake of selected veterinary medicines in the rhizosphere", as well as the isolation of new endophytic fungi producing bioactive compounds such as camptothecin or deoxypodophyllotoxin which are potential prodrugs, the detection of mycotoxins in cereals by a new analytical multi-method, biochemical studies on the occurrence of endogenously produced morphine in mammals, the synthesis of new materials with non linear optical properties, new applications in the field of imprinted polymers and a network for second-hand furniture. As you can see from these activities, the institute has taken measures to strengthen its profile within its priority area "chemical biology and biotechnology" using the latest physical chemical methods.
Most of our projects follow an interdisciplinary approach with partners not only from the EU area but also from outside. These projects have attracted many scientists from all over the world to join us as short-term and long-term fellows. At the end of the year 2008 the institute with six other groups out of the 38 applicants entering the competition "Ernährung.NRW" was awarded the task of performing a comprehensive survey study on the reduction of mycotoxins in cereals and fodder. We were also been engaged
in teaching graduate students from two faculties in modern analytical methods and have continued with our international summer schools in Novi Sad, Skopje and Sofia.
Let me express my sincere thanks to all our partners and funding organizations specifically the German Research Foundation (DFG), The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF-DLR), the Federal Environmental Agency (UBA), the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), the Fund of the Chemical Industry, the Technische Universität Dortmund, the Ministry for Environmental, Nature Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (MUNLV) and the Ministry for Innovation, Science, Research and Technology (MIWFT). Last, but not least, I would also like to thank all the members of the institute for their strong efforts and enthusiasm.
I look forward to your response and remain with best wishes for your good health
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Title: Alberta Women's Liberal Association fonds
Date(s): 1932-1979
Physical Description: 87 cm of textual records. -- 2 audio cassettes
History: The Alberta Women's Liberal Association was formed in 1937. It was designed to attract the women of the province into an active role in Canadian politics and elections. It acted as the parent organization of numerous local Women's Liberal Clubs. Though clubs in Calgary and Edmonton had been formed some years before, many were organized after the provincial association's formation. The AWLA operated as a subsidiary organization of the Alberta Liberal Association, with delegate rights at all conventions. It was also attached to the National Women's Liberal Association and the Liberal Federation of Canada. The association was disbanded in 1970, in favour of individual involvement in the federal and provincial Liberal organizations.
Scope and Content: The fonds consists of constitution and brief histories (1937-1974); minutes (1955-1970); general correspondence 1938-1970); correspondence with local clubs (1950-1957); convention proceedings (1938-1971); papers related to the organization's political activities (1954-1972); newspaper clippings (1932-1970; and scrapbooks (1962-1965). Includes two interviews with prominent member Emily Ross (1971, 1973).
Source of Acquisition: Gifts of Mrs. E. Wright, Emily Ross and Mrs. Paul Ragan, 1971-1983.
Language: The material is in English.
Restrictions: No restrictions on access.
Finding Aids: Inventory available. Please consult before requesting material.
View finding aid / scanned documents: http://www.glenbow.org/collections/search/findingAids/archhtm/womenliberals.cfm
Call Numbers:
(M=manuscript; N&P=photos; R=sound recordings; S=slides; F=films)M-1725, M-6090, M-6702, RCT-79, RCT-109


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Is Magento Mall (Multi Store) different?
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By performing a proper configuration of Magento you will be able to create unlimited number of stand alone shops using only one installation of Magento store. These stores can be fully independent or different variations of your main store (different language translations for example). Furthermore, you can apply different domains, subdomains or subfolder URLs to every each of your stores created via the admin panel. This provides you with even further flexibility and literary unlimited possibilities when it comes to eCommerce site search engine optimization, URL-friendly links and product categorization.
One of the key features of using one core installation instead of multiple Magento applications is that all of your stores can be configured to use one SSL and check out process instead of ordering expensive wildcard SSL certificates or creating and configuring several check out forms and pages. Another not just a complimentary but a key feature is the available option to set different templates and layouts for different shops you create. Taking advantage of this option will allow you to create unique stores for different product lines you are about to sell.
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It is important to mention that you can setup different domains to different shops without the need of addon slots which are usually considered as extra feature and are a subject of additional fees. Magento Mall allows you to configure your domains as parked which should be provided free of charge by most hosting companies but still point the domains to the desired shops you have created.
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Why a bad first draft is the first step to good writing
Getting a very rough initial version down on paper—or on screen—is essential to success. It gives you a foothold. The most important work comes in the editing/rewriting phase, anyway.
People often laugh when I use the phrase "crappy first draft," but I'm serious about it.
Producing one will turn you into a professional writer.
Most beginning writers abhor the idea of a crappy first draft. It's humiliating. They know their boss or client is going to hate it. They're going to hate it themselves. They fear it will make them look inept, so they don't want to it exist on their hard drive, even for a nanosecond.
If this is your belief, you're wrong. You should love your crappy first draft. You should worship it. You should create it as soon as you can.
Here are five reasons why the crappy first draft is so important:
1. It will help you write faster. If your first draft doesn't have to be perfect, you can write in about half the time; you won't have to edit while you write. Many writers torture themselves, trying to squeeze out the perfect word or craft the best possible syntax in each sentence. Instead, leave that work for later, when you're editing.
2. It will make you feel better about yourself. We all make mistakes. We all, inevitably, write crappy first drafts. As Anne Lamott puts it: "All good writers write them. This is how they end up with good second drafts and terrific third drafts." Feeling contented and confident—which is what you'll be when you write faster—is essential to progress. We don't feel happy because we accomplish things. We accomplish things when we feel happy. Do whatever it takes to feel good; then write. A crappy first draft is an excellent starting point.
3. It will create momentum. When I learned to canoe, the most useful instruction I received was to sync my paddle with my partner's. If we didn't do that, we'd lose the "glide"—the time where our canoe slipped through the water with virtually no effort on our part. If you focus on producing a perfect first draft, you'll lose the momentum of words piling up, like cordwood or snow. If you start writing lots of words, you'll get even more words, faster. (This seems counterintuitive, but it works.) Once you have a pile of words, you can edit them. Until you have that pile, you have only blank space, and who can edit that?
4. It will free up more time to edit. The best writers don't have superior thoughts or extraordinary talent. They have a greater commitment to rewriting. Most people don't rewrite nearly enough, in part because they don't have enough time. If you can cut your writing time in half and reallocate it to editing, you'll be making a good start. I agree with E.B. White, who said, "The best writing is rewriting."
5. It will help you with your planning. You might break an ankle, make a friend or eat something unhealthy by accident, but no one writes by accident. It's a deliberate activity, and it requires planning. If you plan for your crappy first draft, you'll manage yourself better. I know, for example, that it takes me 30 minutes to write 500 to 750 crappy words. This knowledge helps me plan my day.
If you abhor a crappy first draft, I ask:
- Who else will see your crappy first draft?
- If no one else will see it, why does it matter? (You can always shred it later.)
- If you're more concerned with how you look than what you do, can't you just pretend that the crappy first draft never existed? (What's to stop it from being your own secret?)
- Do you think you'll be able to reduce your editing time by writing a perfect first draft? (Every first draft, crappy or not, has to be edited.)
- Do you want to spend more time writing than is absolutely necessary?
Have you embraced your crappy first draft yet? We can all help one another, so please share your thoughts in the comments below.
A former daily newspaper editor, Daphne Gray-Grant is a writing and editing coach. Follow her on Twitter @PubCoach. A version of this post first appeared on Publication Coach.
One Response to "Why a bad first draft is the first step to good writing"
I think having a sloppy first draft will let you write faster and get your ideas out, then go back and edit it more later.
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Spar will expand its online grocery service abroad after its pilot program in the Netherlands proved successful. About a third of the 260 Dutch Spar franchisees currently offer the option to order online.
Efficient sales channel
Spar Netherlands came up with the pilot program, according to Emerce and Spar International is enthused by the efficient sales channel. Consumers can order their groceries through the Spar web shop and individual retailers will then gather the products in the store. Customers can then choose to either pick up the groceries or get them delivered at home.
"The average worth of an online order is higher than in the store itself. Existing customers by more and the online option also brings in new customers", according to Spar International's Niels Dekkers, speaking at the Global E-Commerce Summit. To facilitate the platform's expansion, there have been talks with several Western and Eastern European licensees. In total, the group has some 12,000 stores in 35 countries.


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Downunder, penguins are freezing in the rain. An ostensive definition of "global warming" would be to point to the South Pole -- it's winter in the Southern hemisphere ... and it rains in Antarctica.
On the other hand, an ostensive definition of "climate change" would be to point to the Bavarian alps --it's summer in the Northern hemisphere, and two runners up on the Zugspitze froze to death.
While last year was a ' year of records,' this year looks to become the 'year of consequences'. I wonder what information will emerge next year. Somehow it wouldn't surprise me if the ongoing series of empirical milestones will yield a conceptual breakthrough in 2009. I suspect such breakthrough will underscore (a) systems theory, (b) geophysiology, or (c) emergence. But I'm probably reading too much Laozi, Spinoza, and Kant ... For now, let's review the mid-year data flow. In mid-2008, here and now, three items stick out.
First, the polar melt is speeding up. It seems reasonably sure that the Arctic cap is going to be cornflower blue in a few decades. Greenland's icecap keeps melting off. The 2007 prediction of a sea level rise of a few centimeters, as per AR 4, has become unlikely. Assuming everything else holds steady and Antarctica won't slip, world sea levels will go up at least one and a half meters this century.
If you are a parent in Florida, consider showing the Everglades to your kid. Chances are the River of Grass won't make it. On average 30 cm above current sea levels, that particular biome is unique through its water mix -- fresh with a pinch of brine. By 2100 (and no Antarctic ice slip), what will be left is going to be mangroves.
Second, biological diversity is crashing. In this here Year of Corals, corals are dying. It's not just that by now, one third of reef-building coral organisms face elevated extinction risks, as Science reports. It's also the NOAA report that's so stunning. Since 2005, half of the corals in the waters around here, in the Caribbean and at Puerto Rico, have bleached into a boneyard. So ... take your kid down to Key Largo, rent the gear in the park, and go see the corals together. Looks like we're the final generation with reefs.
The third item that sticks out from the mid-2008 info is that the window of optimal opportunities has slammed shut. The chance to stay on the plus two degree centigrade track has come and gone. Now chances are climate will creep into the danger zone. Even if the Gringo Square folds into just another dumb & dead ideology; even if the Gang of Four, Bush, Cheney, Rice, & Rove, is sent to jail, and even if the Americans seize the moment -- in short, even if the evolution starts that's simulated as the "Kyoto Plus" scenario -- it'll be too late to keep the damage within safe bounds. Point is, even if Copenhagen 2009 will be a triumph and lead to maximum caps by 2012, by 2100 average temps will be up at least 3.3 C.
And that's bad, boys and girls! A runaway effect is unfolding. Conceptually, it's intriguing how an ineffable field of being - it's just weather, right? - moves through time as an inertial system gaining in momentum. Something as airy as climate is massing a runaway freight train ...
-- The next post will be a review of Heidegger, Politics, and Climate Change by Ruth Irwin at Auckland University of Technology, to be published by Continuum later this year. --
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"The survival of the United States of America as we know it is at risk."
Al Gore, A Generational Challenge to Repower America, speech 7.17.
... ice update & unfiltered US climate report 7.17.
... Calif. fires largest on record 7.17.
... penguins freezing in antarctic rain 7.16.
... dead penguins washed up in Brazil 7.20.
... "Bertha" longest lived July storm 7.15.
... Chesapeake blue craps dwindle 7.14.
... Russian scientists flee melting floe 7.14.
... oyster seeds dying 7.13.
... Wilkins Ice Shelf hanging by thread 7.10.
... Midwest climate floods 7.1.
... A Revkin: (annotated) Gore speech 7.17.
... Gore sets 'moon shot' goal 7.17.
... Gore asks US to abandon fossil fuels 7.17.
... Gore's bold, unrealistic plan 7.17.
... the Pope: insatiable consumption 7.17.
... EPA regulates CO2 sequestration 7.15.
... W. Bello: the G8 anti-climate summit 7.15.
... Canada's Bush-made energy policy 7.15.
... Bush retarde la lutte contre les gaz à effet de serre 7.12.
... US allows all greenhouse gases 7.12.
... Schwarzenegger blasts Bush 7.11.
... G8 climate declaration 7.9.
... US climate cover up 7.9.
... China's stance on climate 7.9.
... Cheney as climate censor 7.9.
... Calif mandates vehicle CO2 scores 7.8.
... German carbon law 7.4.
... Oil tumbles 7.18.
... payback for debt-fueled growth 7.15.
... forests fall for food and fuel 7.14.
... J Jacquot: Bush on the environment 7.14.
... NYT climate editorial 7.13.
... Oil at $ 147 7.11.
... corn prices at record high 7.11.
... flat TV climate threat 7.9.
... biofuel and food crisis 7.4.
... climate and food crisis 7.4.
... Oil at $ 145 7.3.
... Oil at $ 143 6.30.
... Japan: space solar arrays (July)
... Calif.: Bush sewage plant makes ballot 7.18.
... Texas: wind power transmission lines project 7.17.
... vegetarians live longer 7.13.
... Pope: climate worries 7.12.
... Japan: solar Prius 7.11.
... Ariz. State U creates largest university solar project 7.10.
... ASU's rooftop solar grid would be among largest in nation 7.10.
... vegetarians prevent war 7.10.
... A Farago: coral reef meltdown 7.10.
... Bush to G8: "goodbye from the world's biggest polluter" 7.10.
... Spain: large solar array 7.8.
... Japan's frugal energy model 7.4.
... N Klein: state of extortion 7.1.
... A Revkin: 1988-2008 climate then & now 6.23.
... US corn production feeds expanding Gulf dead zone 7.17.
... US opens new Alaska area for oil drilling 7.17.
... Bush lifts offshore drilling ban 7.14.
... FWS: 20%-40% species could go extinct 7.19.
... EPA: poor, elderly to hurt most from climate change 7.17.
... U Texas: climate change means kidney stones 7.14.
... solar radiation holds steady 7.11.
... 33% of coral species risk extinction 7.11.
... EPA: smog could worsen 7.10.
... WWF: drought, disease in Russia 7.9.
... hot future shock: heat wave temps to soar (on Sterl, below) 7.2.
... NOAA: State of Coastal Reef Ecosystems Report 2008
... Sterl et al.: when can we expect extremely high surface temps? GRL 35 L14703
... Carpenter et al.: one third of reef building corals Science 1159196
... Prather et al.: NF3 the gas missing from Kyoto GRL 35 L12810
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- Being able to participate in the Open Source movement is really significant because I am able to share information at incredible speeds as well as learn from others and benefit from each other. It is really nice not having to worry about infringing on Copyright laws, but more important than that is that I can be free to share whatever I want, and of course for me, this information will definitely be for the educational benefit of others. I cannot wait until I learn how to create my own designs and share them with the world. When I first began building my printer, I was astounded by how much I was learning in such a small period of time! I felt like I knew so much about 3D printers and how to make something complex on my own. In the future, I will definitely use my printer as often as I can and for the betterment of society if possible, even if in a small way. I may even use it in my future career somehow.
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CHICAGO, IL � The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and partner Feeding Illinois are hosting hundreds of children, adults and families who will experience how delicious Asian carp can be when prepared simply and correctly during an event at Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory High School in Chicago this afternoon. The event is the first �Target Hunger Now!� program to showcase Asian carp throughout Illinois.
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Mirage - Condi DPS Illusions
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- Variant of Mirage - Condi DPS Chaos. This build deals less damage on the golem but is capable of massive bursts of Confusion, which allows it to deal strong DPS against bosses that attack often (mainly Sabetha, Matthias, Cairn, Mursaat Overseer, Soulless Horror, and Largos).
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Weapon Variants
- Scepter is also viable. This deals better DPS on Largos, similar DPS on Soulless Horror, and is a very minor DPS loss on Cairn and MO, pulling ahead if you aren't able to melee the boss all the time (e.g. low dps groups on Cairn).
Skill Variants
- over is a possible change. Dps difference is negligible.
- over if you need reflects.
- Never use over . This variation is no longer viable. For break-bars rather use and then while having three clones up. Alternately you can also swap to pistol and use .
Specialization changes
If running Scepter change the following traits :
- Variants
- If using the Scepter Variant use on it.
Axe Version
This build revolves around a different priority list than the Mirage - Condi DPS Chaos.
- The main premise of this build is to apply as much confusion as possible. That comes from:-
- Using on CD.
- Using Shatters in a specific rotation to apply confusion through .
Start on Axe/Pistol.
- Weapon swap
- Dodge to gain access to
- Dodge to gain access to
- and
- Dodge to gain access to
- , and
- Dodge to gain access to
- Weapon swap
- Dodge to gain access to
- and
Phantasm Loop.
- or
- Two of the following shatters , , or . Cast during the after-cast of
Shatter Rotation.
- Whenever casting a Phantasm through and you'll want to follow this up with two shatters. The reason for using two shatters is due to that will give your target two stacks of confusion per shatter.
- Your first priority shatter is using as this shatter applies confusion per clone shattered. Due to the CD of this skill, you should only be able to cast this every second Phantasm skill.
- Your second priority shatter is .
- Your third priority shatter is
- Lastly use if you don't have any other shatters left.
- As per the rotation above always try pair your Phantasms skills ( or ) with so that two clones are spawned after you've you've shattered your old clones.
- Try shatter during the cast of to prevent shattering your new clones.
- Once you have your first two clones, use either , or to quickly spawn the last clone.
- has a weird delay on spawning a clone. Get used to the timing that this skill casts a clone. If you cast your deception spells too early your clones will not be spawned.
- Never use with less than three clones.
- Due to the nature of this build your abilities are more important than your auto-attack chain so unlike Mirage - Condi DPS Chaos feel free to break this chain to cast your more important skills.
- Try never cap on endurance as this is wasted DPS.
- Try use and on CD.
- If you have access to Ethereal Fields (mainly created by your support chrono) spamming is a damage increase.
Scepter Version
- -- Spawns the second clone
- -- Spawns the third clone
- Collect the Mirage Mirror from to gain access to
- Dodge to gain access to
- and
- Dodge to gain access to
- Weapon swap
- Dodge to gain access to
- From here, the rotation follows the same principles as the Axe rotation, dodging and collecting mirage mirrors as much as possible to maximize your casts of . See the tips above for how to use your shatters.
- will spawn two clones if you block an attack with it, or one if you activate the secondary skill . This is useful for respawning clones after a shatter and thanks to you'll even inflict some confusion.


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André Pieyre de Mandiargues
André Pieyre de Mandiargues
|14 March 1909
Paris, France
|13 December 1991 (aged 82)
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André Pieyre de Mandiargues (14 March 1909 – 13 December 1991) was a French writer born in Paris. He became an associate of the Surrealists and married the Italian painter Bona Tibertelli de Pisis (a niece of the Italian metaphysical painter Count Filippo Tibertelli de Pisis). He was a particularly close friend of the painter Leonor Fini.
His novel La Marge (1967; Eng: The Margin) won the Prix Goncourt and was made into a film of the same name by Walerian Borowczyk in 1976. It is his collection of pornographic items that is featured in Borowczyk's Une collection particuliere. He also wrote an introduction to Anne Desclos's Story of O and was a signatory to the Manifesto of the 121.
His book Feu de braise (1959) was published in 1971 in an English translation by April FitzLyon called Blaze of Embers (Calder and Boyars, 1971).[1]
His most popular book was The Motorcycle (1963), which was adapted for the 1968 film The Girl on a Motorcycle, starring a young Marianne Faithfull. Mandiargues was friends with motorcycle journalist Anke-Eve Goldmann, who was likely the inspiration for the main character 'Rebecca', as Goldmann was the first woman to ride a motorcycle with a one-piece leather racing suit, which she designed with German manufacturer Harro.[2][3]
- Le Musée noir (1946)
- L'Anglais décrit dans le château fermé (1953)
- Le Lis de mer (1956)
- Le Belvédère (1958)
- Feu de braise (1959)
- La motocyclette (1963)
- La Marge (1967)
- Isabella Morra (1974)
Further reading[edit]
- Jean-Louis de Rambures, "Comment travaillent les écrivains", Paris 1978 (interview with de Mandiargues, in French)
- ^ André Pieyre de Mandiargues (1971). Blaze of Embers. Calder and Boyars. ISBN 0-71-450131-X.
- ^ "Anke Eve Goldmann". claspgarage.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013.
- ^ "Anke Eve Goldmann". thevintagent.com]. 18 February 2009.
External links[edit]
- André Pieyre de Mandiargues on IMDb
- Works by or about André Pieyre de Mandiargues in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
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Significant efforts over the last two decades have been made to better understand the factors that control DC maturation and activation and the impact of these processes on overall host immunity. In addition to the well-characterized role of DC in the induction of immunity to pathogens, a role for these cells as critical regulators of anti-tumor immune responses has more recently become apparent. These findings have generated interest in understanding how tumor/DC interactions impact the quality of anti-tumor immune responses, and they have contributed to increased enthusiasm for a variety of DC-based cancer immunotherapies. Such strategies have included DNA- or peptide-based vaccines that involve uptake and processing of tumor antigens by endogenous DC in cancer patients or the administration of tumor antigen-loaded exogenous DC-based vaccines. Additionally, many adjuvant, cytokine, and monoclonal antibody therapies aim either to enhance the immunostimulatory capacity of endogenous DC or to supplement the activity of these cells by targeting costimulatory receptors on T cells. Despite the promise of such therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment, their success is often limited, and much remains to be understood about how tumors influence DC function and the quality of DC-mediated immune responses. Tumor/DC interactions have therefore become an increasingly active area of investigation, and many studies have described effects of tumors on DC phenotype and function that include an accumulation of immature DC within tumors, tumor-altered differentiation of DC precursors into myeloid-derived suppressor cells, and the generation of tumor-associated DC with immunoregulatory properties. As this field moves forward, it will be important to gain mechanistic insights into the basis for both tumor-mediated DC dysfunction as well as the induction of either suboptimal or immunosuppressive adaptive anti-tumor immune responses by tumor-associated DC. Progress in these areas of tumor immunology will greatly improve our understanding of the factors that contribute to effective DC-mediated anti-tumor immune control versus DC-associated anti-tumor immune dysfunction and subsequent tumor immune escape. Such information is vital for improving current and developing novel immunotherapeutic strategies for interfering with tumor-associated DC dysfunction and enhancing the functional quality of endogenous DC in cancer patients as well as the efficacy of exogenous DC-based anti-tumor vaccines. Topics of interest for this collection of articles will promote this understanding and include, but are not limited to:
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History, art and literature are my passions. I love digging out information about prophecies, divine miracles and paranormal events that are mentioned in history and holy books, that don't sound possible in today's modern world.
Since childhood, I have been into reading and writing—and yes, it can't happen without imagination, which luckily has no boundaries. Dance and music are also pastimes I enjoy, as well as reading romance fiction. I love to travel and explore historical cities. I currently live in Toronto, Canada.
A Silent Prayer and A Prayer Heeded from A Prayer Series is my first story about paranormal events based on Islamic concepts.
Once Upon A [Stolen] Time is a romantic fantasy fairytale , followed by the sequel Once Upon A [Fallen] Time.
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