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- Art Mode transforms The Frame into a beautiful work of art when you're not watching TV
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Teresa Dovalpage
Books: Habanera: A Portrait of a Cuban Family
Habanera is a wonderfully lively and entertaining journey, alternately humorous and wistful. By the end, you will feel as if you have traveled to one of the most exotic islands on earth, during its most surrealistic historical moments. Dovalpage is a master of quirky, loveable characters, and emotionally resonant narrative. Habanera bursts with the energetic curiosity and hopefulness of youth.
-Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree
La Habanera is an irresistible, even wickedly addictive ride into dysfunction within dysfunction. Rich in wit and irony provided by Longina, a savvy young narrator coming of age in an eccentric family living in post-revolutionary Cuba, this novel delivers what Dovalpage does best: laugh-out-loud humor and deeply felt, deeply moving drama-all of it sharply spiced with bad and bawdy sandunga!
-Lorraine López, author of The Gifted Gabaldon Sisters, winner of the Miguel Marmol Prize for Fiction and a finalist for the 2010 PEN/Faulkner Award.
Paperback: 218 pages
Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSn4mmlxCS4
About the Author: Teresa Dovalpage was born in Havana, Cuba and now lives in the artistic, gorgeous, fascinating and at times 'exasperating' town of Taos, in northern New Mexico. She has a Ph.D. in Latin American literature from the University of New Mexico and currently teaches at UNM Taos. She also works as a freelancer for the local newspaper, The Taos News.
Her English-language novels are A Girl Like Che Guevara (Soho Press, 2004) and Habanera, a Portrait of a Cuban Family (Floricanto Press, 2010). In her native Spanish she has authored the novels Muerte de un Murciano en La Habana (Death of a Murcian in Havana, Anagrama, 2006, a runner-up for the Herralde Award in Spain), El Difunto Fidel (The Late Fidel, Renacimiento, 2011, that won the Rincon de la Victoria Award in Spain in 2009) and Posesas de La Habana (Haunted Ladies of Havana, PurePlay Press, 2004), La Regenta en La Habana (Edebe Group, Spain, 2012, Orfeo en el Caribe (Atmósfera Literaria, Spain, 2013) and El Retorno de la Expatriada (The Expat's Return, Egales, Spain, 2014).


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The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, mandated by the U.S. Congress, makes 50,000 so-called "diversity visas" (or DVs) available each year for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Diversity visas, the recipients of which are drawn at random, are set aside for individuals from countries that have generally low rates of immigration to the U.S. The list of qualifying countries of origin is subject to change from one year to the next, in accordance with immigration trends.
Since the number of DVs available each year is so limited, the Department of State (DOS) holds an annual "diversity visa lottery." The registration period for the diversity visa lottery program generally runs for one month in the fall of each year (see the Dept. of State's "DV Entrant Status Check" page for more details).
Lottery "winners" are authorized to bring a spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21, as well.
Since the list of countries included in the DV program changes each year, you will need to check with the DOS website before the annual lottery. In some instances, you may be eligible if one of your parents was born in an eligible country.
Even with a winning DV entry, applicants must meet all other qualifications with respect to education, work, or other criteria. At a minimum, DV applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
For the second requirement listed above (if you are applying for a work-related visa), your occupation must be designated as Job Zone 4 or 5 and classified in a Specific Vocational Preparation (SVP) range of at least 7.0. See the DOS page "Diversity Visa - List of Occupations" to check the eligibility status of your occupation.
The DOS releases detailed diversity visa lottery application procedures each year, usually in August, just a couple of months prior to the one-month registration window. The DOS requires all DV applications to be filed electronically, for which there is no charge. Once you have successfully registered for the diversity visa lottery, you will be given a unique confirmation number (retain this for your records).
Millions of applications are rejected each year due to failure to follow the directions, so make sure you read the directions carefully (which are available in a number of different languages, corresponding to the list of eligible countries). Submission of more than one application will result in automatic disqualification.
You will be required to pay an immigrant visa fee and a separate visa lottery surcharge if you are selected in the lottery.
DV lottery winners will be notified at the addresses listed on their applications via mail, along with information about fees and further visa application instructions. Keep in mind that winning the lottery is no guarantee that you will be granted a visa. In fact, the number of entries selected is always greater than 50,000 to make up for the number of applicants not selected or who choose not to complete their applications.
Typically, the DOS notifies the winners of the DV lottery in May (or roughly six months after the registration period has ended). See "Electronic Diversity Visa: Entrant Status Check" on the DOS website to check the status of your application.
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Documenting your experience
Whether you want to share your experience with your family and friends at home, remember exactly how you felt at a specific moment abroad, or enter a photo contest, there are several ways to document your time abroad.
Become a UW Study Abroad Blog! Blogs are an easy way to keep in contact with lots of people while still being able to focus on your time abroad (not on the 30 people who want an email from you). Link your blog to Facebook to distribute it widely.
Blogs help you:
- Communicate with several hundred people (or your closest friends and relatives) with minimal effort and time expenditure
- Share your experiences abroad candidly
- Let loved ones know that you are safe
- Share photos and videos
- Take your family and friends on your trip with you through thorough descriptions of sights, smells, food and emotions
Blogs to use:
What should you do with your blog when you return home?
- Submit some of your blog entries to the UW Study Abroad Office for future students to learn about your program
- Add on to it through other study abroad or travel experiences
Taking Photographs
Photographs help you communicate your experiences to friends and family. You will want to share your experience abroad with them. Sometimes it will feel as if you're speaking another language, but your pictures will help them to understand what you're talking about.
What should you do with your photos when you return home?
- Consider submitting your photos to publications about student travel
- Glimpse Magazine
Some tips for taking photos:
- Take your camera with you even if you don't think you'll need it
- Capture the moment and your emotional memories
- Take pictures of how you see the world you are in and how it makes you feel. Document what you experience internally.
- Take candid pictures of your friends
- Candid photos capture what you were doing when you were abroad and what kind of mood you were in, which in turn will make your memories more vibrant.
- Show people your camera and photos
- Digital cameras are great to interact with people that you might want to take photos of. Kids especially like to see themselves on the camera screens. When possible, try to find a way to give a copy of the photo to the people you take pictures of. Getting their address (mailing or email) and sending them a photo is a great way to strike up a friendship.
- Respect historical and cultural aspects as well as local laws
- Always ask permission to take photos in sacred or religious sites. Also, many countries have laws against taking photos of government and other buildings. Be respectful of the culture and feelings of those around you. When in doubt – ask.
- Consider NOT taking a photograph
- Sometimes your camera can feel like a burden, making you anxious about whether you've captured the perfect memory, but ironically, making you miss the actual moment. Take some time to explore without it occasionally.
Writing in a Journal
We strongly suggest that you consider keeping a journal while you are abroad to document your experience. Even if you have never kept one before, you may find that while you are abroad you feel more inspired to write down how you are feeling and things you want to remember. You may also find it relieves some of the stress and homesickness that often comes with being far away from home.
What should you write in your journal?
- As much descriptive detail as possible; you want to create a sensory memory
- First impressions and lingering images
- Narratives of what you do, what you say, and what others do and say
- Names, places, snippets of information, and the addresses of people you meet and places you stay or visit
- Go by yourself to places, and write about these "solo" experiences
- Record your reflections. What inspires you? What's exciting? Frustrating? How is this experience influencing your world perspective?


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Carefully selected 100% Weber Blue Agaves are used to make this smooth and medium-bodied Reposado. Kept in contact with American Oak barrels for a minimum of three months, this essential aging gives Regional Reposado its pale straw colors and brilliant silver undertones. Additionally, it provides a true ripe agave aroma with a hint of fresh herbs and sweet butter. The light herbal flavors fill the palette with a subtle sweetness on the finish.
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Описание: As a homecoming gift from your loyal henchmen, you are given a beautiful captive to train however you please. She must do as you wish and satisfy you and the others with her body, obeying your every command for 30 days. You must train her well to suit the high-quality needs of you and your men to earn her freedom. Of course, with your expert training regime, Miku can so greatly enjoy her stay while in the company of her captors that she may never want to leave! With your training, she can become less and less a timid captive and can turn into a seducing pet with a wild, unquenchable lust. Will she earn her freedom, or will she choose to stay and play even more in the depths of your secret lair?
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Delphis Eco Glass & Stainless Steel Cleaner (2 x 5L)
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A multi-purpose window and glass cleaner that is gentle on the environment and on surfaces removing grease, grime and soils without the need for aggressive, harmful additives. Contents 5 litre bottle in a pack of 2.
The stainless steel cleaner can be used on internal and external glass and ceramic surfaces including windows, mirrors, chrome, stainless steel and most plastic surfaces without streaking or pitting.
It flashes off to leave a smear free finish, reducing pitting and without harming the surrounds or seals, and cuts through grease and traffic film more effectively than comparable products.
The special formulation reduces surface tension making it more effective, which in turn reduces static and the rate at which soils re-apply, keeping the windows cleaner for longer. It also helps reduce contamination, bacteria and is excellent for the removal of fly smears.
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Apply a small amount to a cloth or sponge then wipe surface. For heavy cleaning spray directly onto surface, leave to stand for a few seconds and wipe or spray off.
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Use on internal and external glass and ceramic surfaces including:
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This product is supplied ready to use.
This product is non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, non-hazardous and does not harm the environment or the people using them.
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Club Mission: "Forsyth Country Club is a premier private country club featuring a Donald Ross Golf Course and other excellent facilities to provide outstanding social and recreational experiences for members, their families, and guests."
Our staff members play an integral role in achieving the Club's mission.
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United Cannabis Corporation (OTCBB: CNAB) announced Thursday that Clifton Lamberth has become the company's new Chief Marketing Officer.
United Cannabis Corporation is a biotechnology company that works on improving cannabinoids for medical applications.
Lamberth's prior professional experience includes more than 250 companies and organizations. He worked at the Ford Motor (NYSE: F) for more than two decades.
The press release said he helped bring Ford back to profitability after having a $12.7 billion loss in 2006. Lamberth wrote a book presenting the strategy that brought Ford's business back to life.
Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference heads to Detroit on Aug. 15 -- Click here to learn more!
"We are delighted that Clifton has agreed to join our team. Hailed as Rainmaker throughout his career, he is a proven leader in strategic planning for brand development and revenue growth," said United Cannabis Corporations CEO Earnest Blackmon.
Lambreth said, "What I discovered in United Cannabis is a publicly-traded company driven by a mission of helping people in pain. Once I found out they also have a solid IP portfolio with a patent that protects them in 36 different ways, compounds in clinical trials, proprietary products, a distribution network covering the United States, Europe and the Caribbean, and a thriving industrial hemp operation, I just couldn't resist coming on board."
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- Hemp-Focused Jushi Holdings Is Acquiring Dalitso Assets
- Hexo To Transfer Listing From NYSE American To NYSE
- Cronos Group Will Acquire GMP Compliant Fermentation, Manufacturing Facility
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Looking for my first chair....Lightweight, anti-tip, manual active chair.
Looked at TiLite but that started getting heavy after adding all the bits.
Tried the Panthera U3 yesterday which was very light and easy to push - looking favourite up to now.
The U3 light can't have anti tippers so that ruled that out.
Panthera X too expensive.
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The Fuerteventura action has started. Two races for the girls and one race for the men were completed and there were some big surprises.
In the ladies, the major surprise was Karing Jaggi finishing last in the first race and 5th in the second! Valerie Ghibaudo arrived strong into the event trying to amend his previous result in Costa Brava (7th). She got in the lead and didn't make any mistakes in both races. Lee Korzitz, ex RS:X sailor settled confident in second. Sara Heber did third in the first race and 7th in the second. Freestyle queen Sarah Quita Offringa arrived in fourth to the finish line in the first race and is showing some serious threat to the big names. Young French Alice Arutkin made a solid performance with a a 7th and a 4th giving her the 4th place overall. Iballa had a shoker with a 10th place in the first race and 14th in the second. After her good result in Costa Brava (2nd) the Spaniard came with high expectation, but didn't have the start she wanted. Junko Nagoshi, made also a good impression finishing 3rd in the second race.
So far, the woman ranking for the event is:
1.- Valerie Ghibaudo.
2.- Lee Koritz
3.- Sarah Hebert
4.- Alice Arutkin
5.- Sarah-Quita Offirnga
In the men, one race was completed. The wind was gusty and shifty when the competition started. First surprises were Jamie Hawkins, Kurish Kiani and Josh Angulo. Hawkins had a false start, so he didn't have a very good start in his return to the tour, and so did Kiani. Josh on the other hand had a nightmare with the conditions and finished last from his heat. Also in the first round, Ross Williams and Aarnon Dagan had false starts, so not a good event start for both of them.
Moving on to the semi finals, Finian Maynard (RRD, NeilPryde) was robbed of a position in the race final after an unfortunate collision. "At the first mark I was coming in second behind Steve (Allen), doing a nice tight gybe, when Micah (Buzianis) came in from the side and T-boned me. I got fully taken out, and my sail went turtle as well, so I had no chance of catching the guys up. But what can I say, that's racing you know". Micah Buzianis (JP, NeilPryde, MFC) went on to take second place, behind Stave Allen (Tabou, Gaastra) in first.
In the second semi final, Ben Van Der Steen (Exocet, Simmer) failed to tune into the conditions, finishing uncharacteristically in last place.
Antoine Albeau (Starboard, NeilPryde) didn't need much prompting to take the lead, and won by almost an entire reach, leaving Patrik Diethelm (F2, North Sails) to front up the chasing pack and ultimately claim second place.
The final was dominated by Albeau (surprise, surprise..), with Gonzalo Costa in second followed really closely by Micah Buzianis in third. Steve Allen came in fourth and Julien Quentel in fifth.
In the losers final, Bjorn tried to amend his previous error when he didn't qualified for the final, and finished first the heat followed by Ben Van Der Steen.
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Jonathan Campbell's Art of Lost Wax Casting
With Weta Workshop's Wal and Dog sculpture delighting Gisborne-ites on the banks of the Taruheru River, it's time for us to delve a little deeper into how this bronze duo came to be. Introducing Jonathan Campbell, owner of Created and Cast Bronze.
Wal & Dog get a sunny new home
From 2016, there will be another great reason to visit Gisborne. Two, in fact. Commissioned by the city's Arts in Public Places Committee, Weta Workshop has brought the iconic stars from Footrot Flats, Wal and Dog, to life in bronze. Gazing up at his owner with adoring eyes and lolling tongue, Dog sits alongside Wal, who has his hands jammed casually into the pockets of his classic Kiwi stubbies, unsure what all the fuss is about.


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1. Easter Suncatchers
With Easter and Spring comes sun. So, let's bring a little sunshine into our lives with these wonderful suncatchers from Every Day Dishes , who generously provide printable templates. You'll see that kids love "stained glass" projects, there is something in the magic of seeing their work illuminated in the window for all to see.
2. Bunny Masks
Kids just love dressing up, and making masks is always a popular activity, no matter what age. Theses adorable bunny masks by Babyccino Kids are a great activity to try at home this Easter – you could even make some cute bunny tails to match!
3. Easter Egg Printing
Potato prints are always a fantastic parent/child activity. Little hands will need help with cutting the designs, but they will have endless fun printing the colourful shapes. There are some excellent example here on the Crafty Morning blog – a great resource.
4. Daffodil Pinwheel
Some of my favorite things at this time of the year are the daffodils. They have a way of making everyone smile – just like this clever daffodil pinwheel project will too. Such a great idea from this blog, with an amazing name Mom In The Mad House.
5. Hatching Chicks
Obviously there are lots of Easter chick projects out there, but this has to be one of my favorites. Although it is a step by step, the egg shell element will allow your little ones time to explore colour and line, and add some originality – always important! Thanks to the lovely people at ABC Creative Learning
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After last week's Don Estelle fiasco, I've bin desperate to find some way of makin' fings up wiv Carl. So when Pete, Paul and Tony told me some bloke from a top German rock magazine was 'ere to do an interview wiv the band I saw my chance. "Carl's not going to be available," said Tony. "And we're doing MTV. So it's up to you, Nod." I dunno why. I almost felt guilty, like, 'cos it seemed like they were tranna make amends for last week.
Anyway, this Kraut bloke came rahnd that afternoon. Big geezer, sort of intense, with whiskers an' a lumberjack shirt. "You haff vays of makin' me talk!" I said jokingly, like tranna break the ice. 'E sort of looked at me, puzzled, and frowned. "My name is Uli Cullmann von 'Der Speigel', zer best-selling German magazine. You are much shorter zan I expected! But no matter. Your reputation ist far and wide in Germany, particularly your songs, worthy additions to zer rock pantheon. Is not so?"
I nodded enthusiastically. But I didn't realise The Nod Corner had made me so famous. " 'E even seemed to know about the demo tape I'd made of my own compositions which the uvvers had laughed out of the studio! "Yeah," I said. "Well, I try to write songs about real fings that happen to me. A lotter songs are sort of plastic but mine are based in true life an' that wot makes 'em- more worthwhile" I couldn't believe my own eloquence. Words seemed to swim from my mahth like one inspired.
"Er - ja. Und der experience of playing live? Would you describe this to me? Zer giving of yourself to zer audience?" "Yeah! I like touring abroad 'cos it gives you the chance to see different countries," I explained. "This year we've been to Brussels... Amsterdam... Cologne... Munich... no, sorry, Munich, then Cologne... Berlin..." Forty minutes later I was still in full flow. I wish I could remember half of wot I said 'cos it was all interesting stuff. The interviewer looked sort of drowsy - jet lag I 'spect.
"What do you zink of cinema?" he asked, sort of casually. My big topic, as it 'appens! "I like some films more than uvvers," I replied. "It don't matter if they're in black an' white as long as they're good. I fink films should make you fink, though. "Course, there's nothing wrong with escapism."
Suddenly Carl and the uvvers burst into the room. "I told you so!" said Pete. "there he is Carl. He's been trying to hog your interview! Impersonating you, I suspect!" "Who is he?" asked Carl.
"Nod, our drummer," replied Paul, staring angrily at me. "He's not important." "Ah!" shouted the interviewer. "So you are not Herr McCoy, as I was told! You are Herr Nod! Small wonders zis interview was zer most boring, trite load of zer cobblers I haff ever heard! I ask for zer organ grinder and I get zer monkey! Well good day!" And wiv that, he storms aht, repeating to himself, " I like some films more than uvvers! -PAH!" " I don't know who you are," said Carl, staring piercingly at me, "but you can give me ten press-ups for your cheek!"
And as I did my press ups, I heard the uvvers giggling an' put two an' two together. Set up again, the rotten bastards!...


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Perfume News: Donna Karan 'Woman' Fragrance, Marchesa To Launch Scent And More
Donna Karan 'Woman' fragrance's camapaign called 'Women Who Inspire' has surfaced starring Liya Kebede, Karolina Kurkova and Christy Turlington Burns posing together and separately. The fragrance is dedicated to women who make a difference and inspire. There is also a special website dedicated to women including Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Iman and many others.
I believe in the power of women. As nurturers, we have a unique ability to care and share and make the world a better place. This website gives their inspiring messages an interactive forum, encouraging women everywhere to take action and get involved.
Another designer brand is branching out into beauty industry. Marchesa is to launch Marchesa Parfume d'Extase in Septemeber 2012. The schent consists of the top notes of iris, young violet leaves and freesia, heart notes of night-blooming jasmine, and a base of musk, ambrox and iris root. Packaged into a faceted bejewelled bottle the scent will come in 30 ml and 50 ml.
Reem Acra has launched an ad campaign of her very first fragrance starring Crystal Renn photographed by Tom Munro in a beautiful crimson gown with luscious vintage waves.
Fragrance, after fashion, tells the story of a brand. I was waiting eagerly for this moment, because I had something in mind. Basically, I think this fragrance is special because it's not a made-up story. It's my life story. Amber has been part of my homes since I was a little kid — we used to collect it [in Lebanon.] Peonies are my favorite flower and every morning I drink orange blossom, steeped in hot water, to relax.
designer told WWD. The fragrance will be available in September 30 ml, 50 ml, and 90 ml. It features the top notes of pear, orange blossom, and bergamot, middle notes of jasmine, lily of the valley, ginger, and blooming peony, and base notes of cedarwood, amber, warm musk and patchouli.
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I don't know about you, but there is not enough storage in my house!
Most specifically, our hall closet. We use it to store pretty much all of our cleaning and bathroom products – Windex, shampoo, towels, toothpaste, and so on.
This is what my closet looked like (it was actually worse, but I started "fixing" it before I took the photo.)
I knew that Dollar Tree had baskets/buckets and I figured I could find some cheap plastic tubs to store stuff in. That way when I needed something I could just pull out the basket instead of knocking everything over in the closet and getting frustrated.
The first Dollar Tree store I went to did not have them. I was so disappointed, but I know they change their stock every so often and figured I'd just have to wait until they got nice buckets/bins in again. Last night I realized that there is a Dollar Tree store between my gym and the grocery store so I decided to check it out (after the gym, before the grocery store ;)) and lo and behold!
We actually already have one of these (it's a touch larger though) which we use for bath toys. I initially bought that first one to be used as a clothes hamper for my daughter's bedroom, until I found a cheap hamper in the One Spot at Target for her, then it moved into the bathroom to be a hamper there and finally it has become a place to put bath toys. (The holes are great for draining out the water, too!)
Anyway, so when I saw these last night I knew they would work perfectly for my intended purpose!
I ended up buying five, plus a smaller hand basket one to be used for… something! Currently I have four put to use in the closet. I have them somewhat arranged by type. I have "harsh" cleaning products like CLR and Lysol and stuff. I have "hair" products – shampoo, conditioner, moouse, No More Tangles, etc. As it turns out, we had so many personal products hidden in that closet that I started a second one featuring six – yes, six! – tubes of toothpaste, a stick of deodorant and multiple un-used toothbrushes. It was like going shopping without actually buying anything!
It's not perfect, but it's a start!


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Karen Bridges shares some tips from this article by Christina Karns (posted in Colorado Counseling Association update, Jan. 29, 2018)
Research on the positive impact of gratefulness has grown considerably in the last eight years.
Gratefulness is defined as thankful appreciation for what one receives, which may be tangible or intangible.
Researchers such as Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman (University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Robert A. Emmons (University of California, Davis), and Dr. Michael E. McCullough (University of Miami) continue to build compelling arguments for practicing gratefulness to enhance positive change.
Practicing gratefulness has been linked to an increase in overall health (including cardiovascular health), an increase in exercise, reduction in symptoms related to burnout, an increase in positive relationships, and an increase in positive emotions (including happiness).
How might you benefit from routinely practicing gratefulness?


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|Topic: Is this lucidity?
Replies: 3
Views: 2147
|Forum: Quest for Lucidity
Subject: Is this lucidity?
Posted: Tue 18 Feb, 2014
As long as you knew that you were dreaming while still in the dream, then that's a lucid dream! And it looks like you were. It even counts if you lose lucidity during the dream. Sounds like a prett ...
|Topic: ASMR
Replies: 6
Views: 5244
|Forum: General Lucidness
Subject: ASMR
Posted: Fri 08 Nov, 2013
I also have ASMR! And I enjoy watching ASMR videos as well. They are so relaxing. Though ASMR is not just about feeling relaxed, but you feel pleasant tingles going down your scalp and your back, a ...
|Topic: Thoughts and memories clearer in LD
Replies: 2
Views: 1573
|Forum: General Lucidness
Subject: Thoughts and memories clearer in LD
Posted: Mon 26 Nov, 2012
That's quite interesting, especially because I'm the opposite. I'll remember the basic stuff like who I am and where I live etc., but especially in lucid dreams early in the night, I won't even rem ...
|Topic: First truly long, 100% vivid lucid dream!
Replies: 6
Views: 4591
|Forum: Quest for Lucidity
Subject: First truly long, 100% vivid lucid dream!
Posted: Thu 08 Nov, 2012
Congrats! I'm sure you'll have many more!
It's hard to say why you had problems opening your eyes, but if it happens again, just try to see through your eyelids. No reason for dream eyelids to b ...
|Topic: IASD conference - And The Winners Are....
Replies: 19
Views: 34399
|Forum: LD4all news and announcements
Subject: IASD conference - And The Winners Are....
Posted: Tue 18 Sep, 2012
Congrats, everyone! I'm also attending, so I'll see you there!
|Topic: How can I stop having lucid dreams?
Replies: 126
Views: 99176
|Forum: General Lucidness
Subject: How can I stop having lucid dreams?
Posted: Mon 17 Sep, 2012
To pintsquid: I don't know if you're in therapy or not, but you should talk to a professional about your concerns with your lucid dreaming. Hey, it might not be a bad thing, I used lucid dreaming to c ...
|Topic: Lucid dreaming- ultimate tool to create?
Replies: 7
Views: 5363
|Forum: General Lucidness
Subject: Lucid dreaming- ultimate tool to create?
Posted: Mon 23 Jul, 2012
Lucid dreaming sure is the ultimate tool of creativity! Like in the discussion here, I love creating music in my lucid dreams, but I can never remember it once I wake up...
All in all, I'm much ...
|Topic: Do you talk with people about LD-ing?
Replies: 34
Views: 16521
|Forum: General Lucidness
Subject: Do you talk with people about LD-ing?
Posted: Mon 23 Jul, 2012
Yes, I talk about lucid dreaming with my friends and family all the time. I almost always get a positive reaction when I tell someone about lucid dreaming, and no one has ever looked at me like I'm ...
|Topic: Can't seem to find any dream signs!
Replies: 3
Views: 2247
|Forum: Quest for Lucidity
Subject: Can't seem to find any dream signs!
Posted: Sun 08 Jul, 2012
Well, you already found one dream sign - people being in places they shouldn't be. You can use that, but there are induction techniques that you can use that don't involve dream signs. You can do R ...
|Topic: Sleep Talking
Replies: 8
Views: 6206
|Forum: the Stuff Dreams are made of...
Subject: Sleep Talking
Posted: Sun 08 Jul, 2012
I used to sometimes when I was younger. Now I just sleepwalk.
Here is a guy who talks in his sleep every night! http://sleeptalkinman.blogspot.no/
|Topic: Strange HI
Replies: 5
Views: 3026
|Forum: the Stuff Dreams are made of...
Subject: Strange HI
Posted: Sun 08 Jul, 2012
A yes, I have those from time to time. Though I'm pretty sure that once you actually experience a scene like you did, then it's a dream in NREM sleep. It is possible to dream outside of REM sleep as w ...
|Topic: Games decreases ld chance and lowers dream recall?
Replies: 6
Views: 2655
|Forum: Quest for Lucidity
Subject: Games decreases ld chance and lowers dream recall?
Posted: Sun 17 Jun, 2012
I have to agree with dagto here. Actually, studies suggest that playing video games increase lucidity: http://dreamstudies.org/2011/11/21/encouraging-lucid- dreaming-with-video-ga mes/
|Topic: Have you been to PANDORA! ?
Replies: 11
Views: 6914
|Forum: Lucid Adventures
Subject: Have you been to PANDORA! ?
Posted: Sun 20 Mar, 2011
Avatar is one of my favorite movies. I've had many lucid dreams where I've been to Pandora, I actually did a personal challenge on this about a year ago. I dreamt a continuous plot, each lucid drea ...
|Topic: The Secret of Frequent Lucid Dreamers
Replies: 80
Views: 202574
|Forum: Article Space
Subject: The Secret of Frequent Lucid Dreamers
Posted: Thu 04 Nov, 2010
Hi, Robert. Can you supply me with an e-mail address for Line Salvesen?
Thank you in advance!
I'm Line Salvesen. my email is email@example.com
|Topic: Retarded while lucid.
Replies: 13
Views: 6494
|Forum: Lucid Adventures
Subject: Retarded while lucid.
Posted: Sun 29 Nov, 2009
I'm kind of the same. I struggle with remembering tasks in lucid dreams simply because I'm not used to having any, so in my lucid dreams I tend to do whatever I feel like at the moment. However, I'm i ...
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The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) yesterday reached an agreement that the two parties' presidential candidates, President Chen Shui-bian (
KMT Secretary General Lin Feng-cheng (
Although the two camps failed to reach agreement on the date and the topics to be covered, they concluded that only Chen and Lien would participate in the debate in their capacities as presidential candidates. People First Party Chairman James Soong (宋楚瑜), Lien's running mate in the election, would not participate in the debate.
The two sides also agreed that each party would form a five-person task force to conduct further talks on the debate. The ten task force members will convene for the first time at the KMT's headquarters next Monday.
The DPP proposed three dates for the debate: Dec. 1, Dec. 4 or Dec. 5, while the KMT offered to debate on Dec. 25, the anniversary of the promulgation of the ROC Constitution.
The two sides clashed over the topics to be debated after the KMT demanded that the DPP should propose its version of the new constitution before February next year.
The KMT recently proposed amending the ROC Constitution following the DPP's announcement in September that it wants to create a new constitution -- an issue that has seen increasing public support.
Amid the growing public support, Lien proposed a quick three-step constitutional revision project to be completed in early 2005. On Saturday he invited Chen to take part in a debate on the issue.
However, the DPP insisted on following the three principles Chen proposed for creating a new constitution: that the DPP will not set any preconditions for constructing a constitution, the DPP proposes to use the referendum to decide on the content of the constitution, and the DPP insists the proposed constitution should be thoroughly discussed in public.
According to the DPP's schedule creating a new constitution, it would wait until 2006 before creating a new constitution and would enact it in 2008.
Lin contended that the DPP should provide a clear framework for the debate and clarify whether its creation of a constitution is to promote the creation of a "Republic of Taiwan."
Chang said that the DPP would stick to its own timetable and that the procedural work of writing a new constitution could be left open for debate.
Yesterday's meeting in the DPP's headquarters was attended by, among others, KMT policy committee convener and vice convener Tseng Yung-chuan (
The DPP's attendees, led by party secretary Chang, included Deputy Secretary General Lee Ying-yuan (


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Photo gallery: 1980s Mod Bands
Another general gallery, going by the name of 1980s Mod Bands.
That's basically what it is, images we've been sent over the years from in and around the band scene of the '80s. You'll have to second guess who is feature as the list of names has long been lost – if you spot any, drop us a comment below.
And if you have more photos, send those over too.


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Regional Integration, Trade, and Investment
Africa is emerging as an attractive investment destination and a key market for goods and services. With a working population of 600 million set to double by 2040, overtaking both China and India, and an improving business environment, Africa is poised to become the world's next emerging economy. To turn its economic gains into sustainable growth and shared prosperity, Africa's public and private sectors must work together to connect the continent's markets, deepen regional integration, and adopt reforms that enhance competitiveness.
Africa as the New Frontier
- Business friendly policies, increasing urbanization, a growing and better educated workforce, and growing consumer spending are creating opportunities for manufacturing and services industries to grow.
- In recent years, Africa has made great strides in developing its private sector; since 2000, foreign direct investment has increased fivefold, to $50 billion last year, nearly a sixth of which went to top recipient Nigeria.
- While developed countries still dominate African trade, recent trends indicate that developing economic regions are driving the growth in Africa trade and will continue to do so over the next 50 years.
- The share of Intra-African trade remains low compared to intraregional trade in other parts of the world; unlocking Africa's full economic potential would require economic integration—globally, regionally, and between rural and urban areas.
- Investment in infrastructure for connectivity is important, but policy coordination can also facilitate regional trade.
- For African countries, two inter-related challenges are critical: to diversify the export base, to reduce vulnerability stemming from commodity price swings, and to tighten regional integration.
- African countries are losing out on billions of dollars in potential trade every year because of a fragmented regional market and because crossborder production networks that have spurred economic dynamism in other regions, especially East Asia, have yet to materialize in Africa.


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There were lots of mediocre ads during the Super Bowl.
However, the ad of the night, for me, was the Dodge Ram Farmer ad, featuring some brilliant still photography, and the iconic voice of Paul Harvey. Check it out below:
I anticipate that SHRM is rapidly working on a "So God Made A HR Professional" ad, perhaps in time for the Annual Conference in June.
So, if you were SHRM...
What should the ad say?
Who should do the voice over?
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The voice over has to be done by Mark Stelzner !! That's a given.
by Steve Browne on February 3, 2013 at 9:59 PM. #
Steve - Good one....no love for Juana Hart Akers...with Hall & Oates background music?
by Matthew Stollak on February 3, 2013 at 10:01 PM. #
I want James Earl Jones or Sam Elliot as the voice.
by John Jorgensen on February 4, 2013 at 10:59 AM. #
How about me? I could do it in my Charlton Heston or Orson Welles voice.
by Anonymous on February 5, 2013 at 7:37 PM. #


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What We Are Now Seeing Is Unprecedented In World History
March 28, 2013
Today Egon von Greyerz warned King World News that the chaos we are seeing right now is unprecedented in world history. Greyerz, who is founder of Matterhorn Asset Management out of Switzerland, also cautioned "The confluence of these cycles will cause unimaginable turmoil in the future." Below is what Greyerz had to say in this remarkable interview:
Eric King: "Clearly the banks in have reopened in Cyprus, your thoughts in the aftermath of all of this?"
Greyerz: "Eric, they have opened, but the problem is still there. Banks still don't have enough money. The package which has been put forward by the Troika is not going to last. If they ever, which they might not, lift the exchange controls and restrictions on Cyprus banks, then we will see a run on the banks again….
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At our annual Be in Health® Married Couples Retreat, Dr. Henry and Pastor Donna Wright pour out their hearts to the couples that are attending with knowledge and compassion obtained from the Word and their own journey of becoming one flesh. They know marriage is not the easiest journey, but the rewards beyond what we can imagine when done God's way. And they hold NOTHING back because of their honesty and transparency.
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Been working on this one for a wee while as i've been in need of more slow cooker recipes, would appreciate if some of you try it some time
By no means traditional but it's tasty, especially with the weather on its way to being colder
700g venison suitable for stewing, cut into cubes (i've been fond of the brisket for this application)
350g mushrooms, any kind you like cut into even sized pieces
a red onion, sliced
a swig of brandy
1 and a half tablespoons paprika
5 tablespoons flour
2 cloves of garlic
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 package of dry mushroom soup
a stock cube, whatever you like
salt and pepper
big handful of parsley, chopped
220ml sour cream
Mix the flour, paprika, salt and pepper together and toss the pieces of venison until evenly coated, sear in a pan until well browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pan and sautee the onion and mushrooms until they've released all their water and the pan is dry. Add your brandy and burn off the alcohol, take off the heat.
Mix the stock cube and soup mix with 2 cups of water and add to the slow cooker along with all the other ingredients other than the parsley and sour cream.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for roughly half that. When tender mix in your sour cream and parsley.
It's good on pasta or mashed spuds.


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The Not-So-Big Three are heading to the hill, hat-in-hand and plane-in-hanger, in an effort to get the bridge loans they need to make it across the troubled economic waters. What should they say?
Thankfully, the pressure is off given their hideous performance in front of House and Senate Committees two weeks ago. It's time to Tuesday-morning QB by putting yourself in the congressional hearing room.
Threatening hasn't worked for GM's image. Chrysler's obfuscation and baseless optimism (look at our imaginary electric car) in the face of bad news hasn't helped them, either. We think Ford's plan is actually a step in the right direction because it suggests change needs to happen and, with the $1 CEO pay, includes a sign of contrition. Unfortunately, it isn't significantly different from what Ford has promised in the past. What the companies need to do is offer a plan for a serious and dramatic restructuring the likes of which Detroit has yet seen. Their future product lineups may be appealing, but the structure that brings them to market is still fundamentally flawed. Whether it is government-led restructuring or some form of supervised merger, these three companies need to face the harsh realities.
(QOTD is your chance to answer the day's most pressing automotive questions and experience the opinions of the insightful insiders, practicing pundits and gleeful gearheads that make up the Jalopnik commentariat. If you've got a suggestion for a good "Question Of The Day" send an email to tips at jalopnik dot com.)
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It is not unusual to hear a company's management speak about forecasts: "Our sales did not meet the forecasted numbers," or "we feel confident in the forecasted economic growth and expect to exceed our targets." In the end, all financial forecasts, whether about the specifics of a business, like sales growth, or predictions about the economy as a whole, are informed guesses. In this article, we'll look at some of the methods behind financial forecasts, as well as the process, and some of the risks that crop up when we seek to predict the future.
Financial Forecasting Methods
There are several different methods by which a business forecast can be made. All the methods fall into one of two overarching approaches: qualitative and quantitative.
Qualitative Models
Qualitative models have typically been successful with short-term predictions, where the scope of the forecast was limited. Qualitative forecasts can be thought of as expert-driven, in that they depend on market mavens or the market as a whole to weigh in with an informed consensus. Qualitative models can be useful in predicting the short-term success of companies, products, and services, but has limitations due to its reliance on opinion over measurable data. Qualitative models include:
- Market Research Polling a large number of people on a specific product or service to predict how many people will buy or use it once launched.
- Delphi Method: Asking field experts for general opinions and then compiling them into a forecast. (For more on qualitative modeling, read "Qualitative Analysis: What Makes a Company Great?")
The Basics Of Business Forecasting
Quantitative Models
Quantitative models discount the expert factor and try to remove the human element out of the analysis. These approaches are concerned solely with data and avoid the fickleness of the people underlying the numbers. They also try to predict where variables like sales, gross domestic product, housing prices, and so on, will be in the long-term, measured in months or years. Quantitative models include:
- The Indicator Approach: The indicator approach depends on the relationship between certain indicators, for example, GDP and unemployment rates, remaining relatively unchanged over time. By following the relationships and then following indicators that are leading, you can estimate the performance of the lagging indicators, by using the leading indicator data.
- Econometric Modeling: This is a more mathematically rigorous version of the indicator approach. Instead of assuming that relationships stay the same, econometric modeling tests the internal consistency of datasets over time and the significance or strength of the relationship between data sets. Econometric modeling is sometimes used to create custom indicators that can be used for a more accurate indicator approach. However, the econometric models are more often used in academic fields to evaluate economic policies. (For a basic explanation on applying econometric models, read "Regression Basics for Business Analysis.")
- Time Series Methods: This refers to a collection of different methodologies that use past data to predict future events. The difference between the time series methodologies is usually in fine details, like giving more recent data more weight or discounting certain outlier points. By tracking what happened in the past, the forecaster hopes to be able to give a better than average prediction about the future. This is the most common type of business forecasting because it's inexpensive and no better or worse than other methods.
How Does Forecasting Work?
There is a lot of variation on a practical level when it comes to business forecasting. However, on a conceptual level, all forecasts follow the same process.
- A problem or data point is chosen. This can be something like "will people buy a high-end coffee maker?" or "what will our sales be in March next year?"
- Theoretical variables and an ideal data set are chosen. This is where the forecaster identifies the relevant variables that need to be considered and decides how to collect the data.
- Assumption time. To cut down the time and data needed to make a forecast, the forecaster makes some explicit assumptions to simplify the process.
- A model is chosen. The forecaster picks the model that fits the dataset, selected variables, and assumptions.
- Analysis. Using the model, the data is analyzed and a forecast made from the analysis.
- Verification. The forecaster compares the forecast to what happens to tweak the process, identify problems or in the rare case of an accurate forecast, pat himself on the back.
Problems With Forecasting
Business forecasting is very useful for businesses, as it allows them to plan production, financing, and so on. However, there are three problems with relying on forecasts:
- The data is always going to be old. Historical data is all we have to go on, and there is no guarantee that the conditions in the past will continue in the future.
- It is impossible to factor in unique or unexpected events, or externalities. Assumptions are dangerous, such as the assumptions that banks were properly screening borrowers prior to the subprime meltdown. And black swan events have become more common as our dependence on forecasts has grown.
- Forecasts can't integrate their own impact. By having forecasts, accurate or inaccurate, the actions of businesses are influenced by a factor that can't be included as a variable. This is a conceptual knot. In a worst-case scenario, management becomes a slave to historical data and trends rather than worrying about what the business is doing now.
The Bottom Line
Forecasting can be a dangerous art, because the forecasts become a focus for companies and governments, mentally limiting their range of actions, by presenting the short to long-term future as already being determined. Moreover, forecasts can easily break down due to random elements that can't be incorporated into a model, or they can be just plain wrong from the start.
The negatives aside, business forecasting isn't going anywhere. Appropriately used, forecasting allows businesses to plan ahead of their needs, raising their chances of staying healthy through all markets. That's one function of business forecasting that all investors can appreciate.


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If you missed out on a ticket for the San Diego Comic Con then this news from Penguin might be just what you're after...
With Comic Con tickets totally sold out, we here at Penguin, thought it would be great for fans to have the chance to meet their favorite authors and have their books signed. We, therefore, have arranged for 7 of our fan-favorite authors to appear at an Off-Site Event at BORDERS (Gaslamp District) in San Diego on Saturday at 8pm. Fans will get the chance to listen to a fantastic panel and discussion with some of the biggest names in SF and Fantasy.
Saturday July 25th:
Off-Site Comic Con Author Event: Science Fiction & Fantasy Panel Discussion and Signing
BORDERS at 8:00 pm
668 6th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Come and have your books signed by your favorite Ace, Roc, & DAW authors:
Patrick Rothfuss
Kat Richardson
Rob Thurman
Thomas Sniegoski
Amber Benson
Seanan McGuire
Jeanne Stein!
Sounds good doesn't it? Having been to a Patrick Rothfuss signing I can confidently say that it's worth going along just to see him, Patrick puts on a darn good show! :o)
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Some 'Consolation Good News' for those who couldn't get tickets for Comic-Con
Posted by Graeme Flory at 15:50
Labels: news
2 comments:
- Unknown said...
wow im so glad I read this here or I would have had no clue. Having only gotten tickets for thursday and rotten rotten sunday, I will be attending for sure
- 16 July 2009 at 21:49
- Terry Tibke said...
I hope I can make it over there! This will be my first SDCC. I'm looking forward to all the excitement!
- 20 July 2009 at 23:39
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Bill Clinton took to the stage after Hillary Clinton wrapped up her major address to close out the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Thursday.
With an astronomical number of balloons dropping from the rafters of the Wells Fargo Center, the 42nd president decided to have some fun. And kick a couple balloons.
The fun didn't stop there:
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A motorist that allegedly disregarded a stop sign was in a Hartsville area accident on Tuesday, July 7. The car accident occurred where Swift Creek Road and North Marquis Highway intersect. A truck driver that witnessed the crash called 911 at 7:19 p.m. He then parked his truck in the road to block approaching motorists.
Semi and Car Collide
According to authorities, a semi tractor-trailer was southbound on North Marquis Highway just before the crash. At the same time, a black Mercury Milan, eastbound on Swift Creek Road, ran a stop sign. The vehicles collided and the car ended up under the truck. According to a spokesman for the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the semi subsequently ran off the road, dragging the car with it. The vehicles were reportedly engulfed in flames when they came to a stop in a nearby field.
Loss of Life Reported
Two individuals in the car, a 27-year-old male and a 22-year-old female, did not survive the crash. The Darlington County coroner said that they from Hartsville. The coroner's office scheduled autopsies for Thursday, July 9, according to the Hartsville Messenger. The truck driver was not injured.
Members of the Hartsville Police Department, Darlington County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina Highway Patrol, Hartsville Rescue Squad and Hartsville Fire Department responded to the scene.
Although the investigation into this fatal truck wreck is in its earliest stages, survivors of victims that lose their lives due to the negligent conduct of a motorist do have recourse in the state's civil courts. It is often possible to pursue monetary damages for loss of companionship, pain-and-suffering and burial expenses.
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A dervish of the Ottoman empire. Traditional sufi costume.
THE enthusiasm with which Mahomet so well knew how to inspire his disciples, gave rise, among the believers of the Koran, to a great number of different sects, each of which, in the eyes of a credulous people, seemed absolutely detached from the world by the austerity of their way of life.
The different orders of Dervishes (Sufi) originated in the two sects of Ebu Bekir and of Ali; and they were all probably founded by men of the most enthusiastic or ambitious minds. Each gave his own name to the sect he formed, adding at the time the appellation of Pir or Schiek. Their followers took the name of Dervishes, a Persian word, which means the sill or threshold of a door, and thence inferred a mind filled with humility, desirous of retreat, and persevering in practice; a character for which these anchorets are celebrated. The number of these societies, or at least of the most considerable, is now about thirty-two; and the difference in the various orders extends even to their dress. The Dervishes use chaplets, which they hold as sacred. Each of these is composed of thirty-three, sixty-six, and ninety-nine beads, which is the number of attributes they ascribe to the Deity. Some orders always carry them in their hands: others attach them to their girdles, but all are obliged to use them many times a day with the particular prayers.
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Vapor is an enemy of Hulk.
Vapor can transform herself into any type of gas, either a pure element or complex compounds. When in her gas form Vapor is intangible and therefore immune to physical harm.
Vapor can only assume her human form for brief amounts of time.
Vapor is vulnerable to any type of chemical reaction that will effect whatever type of chemical form she is in.
Vapor is vulnerable to intense wind and concussive force.
Vapor is vulnerable to energy based attacks.
Vapor is vulnerable to radiation.
If Vapor's form was dispersed over a large enough distance she may be unable to reconstitute herself.
So Who Wins Events:
Vector is an enemy of Hulk.
Vector has the power to telekinetically Attract, deflect, and most notably repel any type of mater and energy. Vector's power of repelling is far stronger than his ability to attract and deflect This enables Vector to repel objects away from himself with enough force that they strike like missiles at his enemies, and to shoot blasts of repelling force from his hands. Vector also has the ability to fly.
If exposed to additional cosmic rays Vector will lose control of his powers and may possibly repel the air around him, deflect himself away from the Earth, or deflect himself into other dimensions.
Vector can only deflect objects that are ten times the weight he can physically lift or less.
Vector can not attract objects.
If an enemy is powerful enough they may be able to resist Vector's repelling powers.
Vector is vulnerable to any conventional attack (assuming said attack somehow gets past Vector's repelling and deflecting powers).
So Who Wins Events:
Venom is an enemy of Spider-Man.
Powers and skills:
Even before bonding with the alien symbiote Venom had superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, and durability. Since bonding with the symbiote all of Venom's superhuman abilities have increased to vast superhuman levels. The Symbiote grants Venom a superior instinctive fighting style, the ability to cling to walls, shoot webbing, shoot tendrils of itself out of any surface on the costume, form claws on his hands to slash at his enemies, form a large scorpion tail that can shoot electrical blast, laser blasts, acid, webbing, and a poisonous venom mist, deliver a poisonous bite from the fangs on his costume, breath underwater, become invisible by blending in with his surroundings, mimic the appearance of any type of clothing, disguise himself as someone else, send a tendril through the internet, and increase his size and strength enough to be a match for who or whatever opponent he faces (at least to the near limitless strength level and possibly to the limitless level). The Symbiote having once been bonded to Spider-Man learned how to block Spider-Man's spider-sense. This makes Venom one of the few people who can sneak up on Spider-Man. The Symbiote also has a limited psychic ability and is able to retain knowledge of it's previous hosts or knowledge of anyone it touches. (Although the Symbiote will forget this information if it suffers sever trauma). The Symbiote can see through any surface of itself and can also sense danger from any direction. As such it is not easy to sneak up on Venom. The Symbiote can also help Venom heal from nearly any injury at an accelerated rate. Venom is also well versed in the field of private investigation ( as he was before bonding with the Symbiote).
The Symbiote exerts tremendous influence over Venom and may be able to control him completely were it not for electrical implants in his brain designed to suppress the Symbiote's rage and blood thirst.
Venom is addicted to the power the Symbiote gives him and will not separate from it despite his fear of being controlled by the Symbiote.
The Symbiote will not allow Venom to kill Eddie Brock.
The Symbiote is highly vulnerable to Fire and other forms of intense heat.
The Symbiote is highly vulnerable to sonics and other high decibel sound.
The Symbiote can be seriously injured by the healing touch of Anti-Venom, or the cancer like touch of Styx.
Despite Venom's enhanced (and Symbiote augmented) durability and accelerated healing process. Venom can be killed if a powerful enough force is directed against him.
So Who Wins Events:
(Original Character)
Verbatim is a Member of The Fatal Four.
Born Timothy Kradlive, Verbatim is the brother of Mallow, and son of Baric and Genevieve. Verbatim is a mildly powerful sorcerer with Eidetic Memory. Verbatim remembers everything he sees, hears, touches, smells, and tastes. Verbatim also has the ability to copy someone's skills, and even super powers.
Verbatim can learn fighting skills just by watching people fight. Skills that he can copy can range from crocheting to fighting moves to having perfect aim with a gun. If he witnesses the use of a superpower, he can copy it. Anything from heat-vision to becoming intangible, he can copy it.
When it comes to pure memory, facts, and images; the volume he can remember in infinite. Skills are tougher, and he can only hold on to a hand full of those. When he gains a new skill, he loses an old one. And when it comes to super powers, he can only hold on to about five. The number changes depending on the strength of the power. (super strength is a draining one).
As for his skills as a Sorcerer, Verbatim has an excellent grasp over dark magic, and knows enough about good magic to manipulate it. He is not as strong as Mallow with magic, but still would put up an excellent fight against him.
When he was five he was taken by his uncle X'ard into Cigam Teckol (Mallow's Silver Locket). Verbatim learned most of his sorcery there. Verbatim was only in the locket for 2 years, so that is why magic isn't his strong suit.:
Verbatim is in the Fatal Four with his two cousins Calamity and Calamitous, and Chem.
Most recently Verbatim helped kill Pyrian Lupus and revealed his presence to his brother Mallow and father Baric.
Verbatim has little power over good magic.
Verbatim Believes that he is more powerful than Mallow.
Verbatim is mortal and as such he is vulnerable to the same harm and sickness as any Human
So Who Wins Events:
Vilgax is an enemy of Ben 10.
Powers, skills and weapons:
Vilgax has vast superhuman strength and is impervious to harm from conventional weapons. Vilgax also has heat vision and super breath. Vilgax is also a skilled swordsman. If Vilgax is somehow killed he can be resurrected through advanced scientific means (although Vilgax requires outside assistance to be resurrected) In Battle Vilgax wields a gem (contained in the armor that he wears on of his arms). The gem can shoot a taser beam, a laser blast, and project a force field. Vilgax also wields a very large sword (That he sheaths hidden somewhere on his person), that he can coat in crystals or flames.
Despite his near invulnerability, Vilgax can be injured or killed if a powerful enough force is directed against him.
So Who Wins Events:
Viper is a member of The Furious Five.
Viper has a natural talent for ribbon dancing, the grace and moment involved in this art-form was further enhanced when she mastered Viper-Style Kung Fu. This fighting style focuses on rapid dodging and precision counter strikes. This enables Viper to utilize her lightening-like speed, reflexes, and peak human strength to their best effect. One of Viper's favorite moves is coiling around an opponent's arm and using their own strength against them, such as making said opponent punch themselves in the face. Viper also uses a move called Puppet of Death, in this move she coils around an unconscious, weapon wielding opponent and makes them swing their weapons around. For this move to be truly effective, the opponent Viper is manipulating must be carried by one of her teammates to attack their enemies. Although she very rarely uses it Viper does have a venomous bite, however due it the fact that Viper was born without fangs and did not develop them until she was in her adulthood. As well as the fact that her fangs are smaller and more blunt than those of other vipers. It could be that Viper's venom could be much less potent that it should be. Viper is also skilled at picking locks. Although she rarely uses weapons Viper has perfected the Stars of Destiny technique, This technique involves hitting multiple targets by throwing multiple shurikens at once. Viper has a kind and gentle nature. She often acts as a peace maker when the temper of her teammates starts to run high.
Viper is mortal and as such. She is vulnerable to the same harm or sickness as any snake.
So Who Wins Events:
Vision is a member of The Avengers.
Powers and skills:
Vision has the ability to alter his density to the point of being intangible or as hard as diamond. Visions' control over his density also grants him the ability to fly as well as granting him the ability to augment his superhuman strength to vast superhuman strength levels (depending on how much he increases his density). Vision can also project beams of micro wave or infrared energy from his eyes. Vision can also fire a blast of solar energy from the solar jewel on his forehead. (Although Vision will need some time to recover before he fires another solar blast). Vision is also well versed in hand to hand combat and the use of his powers in battle, one of Vision's favorite tactics in battle is a move called physical disruption. A move where Vision puts an intangible arm through his opponent's chest and then slightly increases his density. The effect of this move causes his opponents intense pain followed quickly by unconsciousness. Vision is an android, as such his senses function at a higher capacity than humans. Vision also possesses superhuman speed, reflexes, agility and stamina. Vision is an expert on his own construction and can repair himself if he suffers minor damage. Vision is also an excellent strategist and tactician. Vision also has superhuman analytical abilities, this allows Vision to process information and make calculations with superhuman speed and accuracy.
Despite being an android Vision is still somewhat vulnerable to telepathic attacks.
Vision can be damaged if a powerful enough force is directed against him (assuming that said force managed to hit vision when he was not intangible or as hard as diamond), if the damage was severe enough it would be impossible for vision to be repaired.
So Who Wins Events:
Vixen is a member of The Justice League.
Powers and Weapons:
Vixen is at peak human strength and In exchange for guarding the Tantu Totem Vixen is granted the power to mentally tap into an energy force known as the Morphogenetic Field by Anansi (The Spider Trickster Spirit) By tapping into this field Vixen can gain the abilities, instincts, personality traits, and on some occasions the total or partial appearance of any animal that has ever lived on Earth (Including mythological animals like dragons and highly intelligent/super powered animals like Gorilla Grod. Although the shape-shifting ability seems to be sporadic. Because of this Vixen's strength level can range from near superhuman levels to near limitless levels, depending on what animal she is mimicking ). Vixen can sometimes retain the abilities, instincts, and personality traits of multiple animals at once, this also results in vixen sometimes taking on a hybrid were-animal appearance. However Vixen's ability to mimic multiple animals at once (and the accompanying shape-shifting that goes along with it.) seems sporadic and at times Vixen must call out the name of whatever animal she wishes to mimic before she can tap into said animal's abilities, instincts, and personality traits. On some occasions Vixen has drawn pure energy from the Morphogenetic Field and used it to create a force field and give herself energy claws, (This ability also seems to be sporadic). Vixen's ability to tap into to the Morphogenetic Field can also be used to assist in the casting of magic spells (Although a skilled magic user would have to be casting the spell). Vixen can also tap into the abilities, instincts, and personality traits of humans, but only as a way reconnecting with her own humanity after tapping into the abilities, instincts, and personality traits of animals. Vixen wears the Tantu Totem as a necklace, this increases the range of her power and also ensures that Vixen's mental link to the Morphogenetic Field does not overwhelm her mind. Vixen can also heal any bruises or cuts inflicted on her just by touching the Tantu Totem. Vixen also wears gloves with retractable claws at the fingertips, these claws are magically enhanced and are sharp enough to slash through wood, stone, and soft metals.
If Vixen were off planet or on an alien world it is unknown if her power would work or if she would be able to tap into another planet's Morphogenetic Field.
Without wearing the Tantu Totem Vixen would only be able to mimic the abilities, instincts, and personality traits of animals that are within 150 feet of her.
Vixen can not always control what instincts and personality traits she gets when mimicking an animal.
The longer Vixen stays tapped into the abilities, instincts, and personality traits of an animal the less human her behavior becomes.
Vixen is mortal and as such she is vulnerable to the same harm and sickness as any human.
So Who Wins Events:
Voldemort is an enemy of Harry Potter.
Powers, skills, and weapons :
Voldemort is an immensely powerful wizard who has mastered legilimency and occlumency. Voldemort is also fond of using the Killing Curse. Voldemort also has the ability to fly. Voldemort is also immensely intelligent and has a knowledge of magic that is superior to nearly any other magic user. Voldemort can also speak Parseltongue. In battle Voldemort wields a wand made of yew that contains a phoenix feather inside it.
Voldemort is unable to understand love and as such he can not show his allies the slightest trust.
Voldemort is extremely arrogant and as such often underestimates his opponents.
Voldemort is mortal and as such he is vulnerable to the same harm and sickness as any Human.
So Who Wins Events:


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The shower of sparkling glitter gently swirling inside these collectible water globes will capture the heart of anyone gazing inside.
Whether you know them as snowglobes, snowdomes, or waterglobes, they are perfect for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts or anyone who loves 'snowglobes'!
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Welcome! This is my second WIP post of the delivery van and it's finished. I need to remove the double tires at the back 🙁 but now there is some spave for the lift gate. If I've some time, I make a video and post it on my YouTube channel. And I also do a post on Eurobricks.
Here are some photos of the finished delivery van.


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A bill that would have allowed in-state college and university tuition for certain U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants died Tuesday on a tie vote.
TALLAHASSEE - A bill that would have allowed in-state college and university tuition for certain U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants died Tuesday on a tie vote in the Senate Higher Education Committee.
Opponents were unmoved by emotional testimony from a 20-year-old Miami-Dade College student. Instead, Sen. Steve Oelrich, a Cross Creek Republican who chairs the committee, interrupted Carla Montes to dispute her contention that having to pay out-of-state tuition is unjust and unfair.
Montes, who was born in Miami and graduated from Ronald Reagan High School in Doral, said she cried for three days after being denied in-state tuition. She said her family could not afford the out-of-state rate because it is three times higher.
"As a U.S.-born American citizen I can vote, I pay taxes, I attended school in Florida," Montes told the panel.
"No, no, no, we're talking about your parents," Oelrich interjected. "That's how we establish residency in the state of Florida, by the status of your parents."
"With all respect, the person who is sitting in the classroom, the person who's giving back to this economy is me, not my parents," Montes replied.
She said she worked at a minimum wage job for a year, the minimum waiting period to qualify for in-state tuition as an independent adult.
The bill (SB 1018) would have let U.S. born children of illegal immigrants pay in-state tuition if they graduated from a Florida high school after attending it for at least two years. The same criteria would have applied to students whose parents are incarcerated or cannot be found, said Miami-Dade College registrar Dulce Beltran.
Oelrich argued the bill would have made it easier for illegal immigrants to get in-state tuition for their children than for U.S. citizens who move to Florida from other states.
They must live in Florida for a year before their children can qualify for in-state rates. They also must buy a home in Florida or file a sworn statement with a county court clerk that they have established legal residency in the state.
"I really didn't want this to turn into an immigration issue, an immigration debate," said Sen. Rene Garcia, a Hialeah Republican who sponsored the bill. "The intent of this bill at the end is always to rectify a wrong."
The current law, meanwhile, is being challenged in U.S. District Court in Miami by a group of U.S. born children of illegal immigrants who were denied in-state tuition.
Oelrich also said the bill would have let children who attended boarding high schools in Florida qualify for in-state tuition even if their parents never lived in the state.
Sen. Thad Altman, R-Viera, offered an amendment intended to close that loophole but it failed on a voice vote. The bill then died after a 3-3 roll call.
Altman and two Democrats, Sens. Gary Siplin of Orlando and Jeremy Ring of Margate, voted for the bill. It was opposed by three Republicans, Oelrich and Sens. Evelyn Lynn of Ormond Beach and Joe Negron of Stuart.
"This decision is closing the door to thousands of Florida residents that are willing to become skilled professionals and contribute to our economy," said Juan Rodriguez, a spokesman for the Florida Immigrant Coalition."


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Tyra Banks
Coyote UglyHD
IMDb: 5.6
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Sexy, romantic comedy about a girl in her early 20s named Violet Sanford going to NYC to pursue a dream of becoming a songwriter. Violet ...
Actors: Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, John Goodman, Maria Bello, Izabella Miko, Tyra Banks, Bridget Moynahan, Melanie Lynskey, Del Pentecost, Michael Weston, LeAnn Rimes, Jeremy Rowley, Ellen Cleghorne, John Fugelsang, Bud Cort
Halloween: ResurrectionHD
IMDb: 4.1
94 min
Serial Killer Michael Myers is not finished with Laurie Strode, and their rivalry finally comes to an end. But is this the last we see ...
Actors: Jamie Lee Curtis, Brad Loree, Busta Rhymes, Bianca Kajlich, Sean Patrick Thomas, Daisy McCrackin, Katee Sackhoff, Luke Kirby, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Ryan Merriman, Tyra Banks, Billy Kay, Gus Lynch, Lorena Gale, Marisa Rudiak
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Adam Sandler invites you to share some holiday cheer in the new, no-holds-barred musical comedy Adam Sandler's 8 Crazy Nights. Davey Stone, a 33-year old ...
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Described by Uk Magazine R2 as "one of Europe's finest roots rock bands", Lowlands "mercilessly mix and match roots, punk, folk and rock n roll music" (Rock Times, Germany). "Roots on the inside and grunge on the outside", according to one French reviewer.
Their sound has been compared to such diverse groups as Wilco, Whiskeytown, Soul Asylum and Green On Red.
Formed in Pavia, Italy by British born singer-songwriter Edward Abbiati , Lowlands have released, since their debut in 2008, 5 albums and 4 EPs and toured as far and wide as possible: from Galway to Stockholm, from London to Rome. Playing bars, clubs, theatres, pavements, markets, squares, ails and even a church and a castle too.
"Love Etc…" their album #6 is out in October on Harbour Song Records. A 12 song folk swing album. Lowlands with horns and strings.
The Last Call (2008)
EP Vol.1 (2009)
Gypsy Child (2010)
Fathers & Sons – With Donald MacNeill (2011)
The Woody EP Record Store Day EP (2012)
Better World Coming (2012)
Beyond (2012)
Left of the Dial Record Store Day EP (2013)
The Low & Lucky EP (2014)
Love Etc… (2014)
San Diego Serenade Record Store Day EP (2015)
Me and the Devil (2014) Edward Abbiati & Chris Cacavas