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The only character in "Watchmen" who possesses actual superpowers resulting from an accident at a top-secret government research lab in the late 1950s is Dr. Manhattan, a blue, bald, naked dude with blank eyes and the voice of Billy Crudup. Dr. Manhattan's existence is busy and fairly melancholy, but I do envy him his ability to perceive every moment of past and future time as a part of a continuous present.
If I had that power, the 2 hours 40 minutes of Zack Snyder's grim and grisly excursion into comic-book mythology might not have felt quite so interminable. ("It will never end," says Dr. Manhattan. "Nothing ever ends." No indeed.) Also, an enhanced temporal perspective would make it possible to watch "Watchmen" not in 2009 but back in 1985, when the story takes place, and when the movie might have made at least a little more sense.
The original graphic novel, by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, was published by DC in 1986 and '87, first serially and then in a single volume, and it quickly gained a following in discriminating geek circles. The book was very much a product of its moment, both in the history of comics which were scouting new horizons of complexity and thematic ambition and in the wider world that "Watchmen" mirrored.
Mr. Moore and Mr. Gibbons confected a dour alternative chronology of cold-war America, defined by victory in Vietnam, an endless Nixon presidency, nuclear brinkmanship and pervasive social rot. At the same time, they offered a self-conscious critique of the national preoccupation with muscled, masked crime-fighters. Their heroes the paranoid Rorschach, the shy Nite Owl II, the coldly post-human Dr. Manhattan and various other colleagues and rivals were violent, ambivalent, treacherous and vain, even though they also seemed to be uniquely capable of saving the world from ultimate catastrophe.
Somewhat remarkably, Mr. Snyder's film freezes its frame of reference in the 1980s, preserving the dank, downcast, revanchist spirit of the original and adding a few period-specific grace notes of its own, including time-capsule references to Lee Iacocca and "The McLaughlin Group." There is also a nod of homage in the direction of "Apocalypse Now" and a soundtrack heavy with the baby-boomer anthems that still echoed in the ears of Reagan-era adolescents.
Indeed, the ideal viewer or reviewer, as the case may be of the "Watchmen" movie would probably be a mid-'80s college sophomore with a smattering of Nietzsche, an extensive record collection and a comic-book nerd for a roommate. The film's carefully preserved themes of apocalypse and decay might have proved powerfully unsettling to that anxious undergraduate sitting in his dorm room, listening to "99 Luftballons" and waiting for the world to end or the Berlin Wall to come down.
He would also no doubt have been stirred by the costumes of the female superheroes Carla Gugino and Malin Akerman, both gamely giving solid performances who sensibly accessorize their shoulder-padded spandex leotards with garter belts and high-heeled boots. And the dense involution of the narrative might have seemed exhilarating rather than exhausting.
I'm not sure that this hypothetical young man not to be confused with the middle-aged, 21st-century moviegoer he most likely grew into, whose old copy of "Watchmen" lies in a box somewhere alongside a dog-eared Penguin Classics edition of "Thus Spake Zarathustra" would necessarily say that Mr. Snyder's "Watchmen" is a good movie. I wouldn't, though it is certainly better than the same director's "300." But it's possible to imagine that our imaginary student would at least have found some food for thought in Mr. Snyder's grandiose, meticulously art-directed vision of blood, cruelty and metaphysical dread. As it is, the film is more curiosity than provocation, an artifact of a faded world brought to zombie half-life by the cinematic technology of the present.
The title sequence in which Mr. Moore's name, at his insistence, does not appear, leaving Mr. Gibbons listed, somewhat absurdly, as a solitary "co-creator" of the graphic novel seems to acknowledge the project's anachronistic, nostalgic orientation. As Bob Dylan sings "The Times They Are A-Changin'," familiar images from the past are altered in ways both subtle and outrageous. Tableaus evoking Andy Warhol, the Zapruder film, Studio 54 and Weegee-style crime scenes commingle with snapshots from the lives of several generations of costumed crusaders. There is a witty pop sensibility evident in these pictures that gets the movie off to a promising start, even though such breeziness works to undermine the ambient gloom of the source material.
That mood returns in full force, though, as Mr. Snyder and the screenwriters, David Hayter and Alex Tse, demonstrate remarkable, at times almost demented, fidelity to the original. Mr. Moore whose work has been poorly served by movies like "V for Vendetta," "From Hell" and "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" has declared that "Watchmen" is impossible to film. Perhaps he meant to say redundant, since there are times that the filmmakers seem to have used his book less as an inspiration than as a storyboard. The inevitable omission of some stuff a pirate-themed comic-within-the-comic; a mysterious gathering of artists and writers; a giant squid may rankle die-hard cultists, but the tone of world-weary, self-justifying rage has been faithfully preserved, which may be a problem for everyone else.
"Watchmen" begins with the gory, glass-shattering murder of the Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), a thuggish soldier of fortune who once helped Dr. Manhattan subdue the Vietcong. This killing sets in motion a series of flashbacks, digressions and long, expository conversations that take us from the grunge of New York City to Antarctica by way of Mars and that reveal a web of complicated relationships among more than a half-dozen major characters.
It turns out that the Comedian, also known as Edward Blake, once tried to rape Silk Spectre (Ms. Gugino), whose daughter, Laurie (Ms. Akerman), a second-generation superhero, lives with Dr. Manhattan and drifts toward an affair with Nite Owl II (Patrick Wilson). Or rather, with Dan Dreiberg, Nite Owl's nebbishy alter ego, since an act of Congress has outlawed costumed vigilantism. The suave, calculating Ozymandias (Matthew Goode) has managed to find wealth and power in retirement. But no law can deter Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley), whose notebook entries serve as voice-over narration and whose clammy, misanthropic worldview dominates the story.
Speaking of acts of congress, "Watchmen" features this year's hands-down winner of the bad movie sex award, superhero division: a moment of bliss that takes place on board Nite Owl's nifty little airship, accompanied by Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." (By the way, can we please have a moratorium on the use of this song in movies? Yes, I too have heard there was a secret chord that David played, and blah blah blah, but I don't want to hear it again. Do you?)
The sex may be laughable, but the violence is another matter. The infliction of pain is rendered in intimate and precise aural and visual detail, from the noise of cracking bones and the gushers of blood and saliva to the splattery deconstruction of entire bodies. But brutality is not merely part of Mr. Snyder's repertory of effects; it is more like a cause, a principle, an ideology. And his commitment to violence brings into relief the shallow nihilism that has always lurked beneath the intellectual pretensions of "Watchmen." The only action that makes sense in this world the only sure basis for ethics or politics, the only expression of love or loyalty or conviction is killing. And the dramatic conflict revealed, at long last, in the film's climactic arguments is between a wholesale, idealistic approach to mass death and one that is more cynical and individualistic.
This idea is sickening but also, finally, unpersuasive, because it is rooted in a view of human behavior that is fundamentally immature, self-pitying and sentimental. Perhaps there is some pleasure to be found in regressing into this belligerent, adolescent state of mind. But maybe it's better to grow up.
"Watchmen" is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian). It has extreme violence, a naked blue man and some superhero sex.
Opens on Friday nationwide.
Directed by Zack Snyder; written by David Hayter and Alex Tse, based on the graphic novel illustrated by Dave Gibbons; director of photography, Larry Fong; edited by William Hoy; music by Tyler Bates; production designer, Alex McDowell; visual effects supervisor, John DesJardin; produced by Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin and Deborah Snyder; released by Warner Brothers Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes.
WITH: Malin Akerman (Laurie Jupiter/Silk Spectre II), Billy Crudup (Jon Osterman/Dr. Manhattan), Matthew Goode (Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias), Carla Gugino (Sally Jupiter/Silk Spectre), Jackie Earle Haley (Walter Kovacs/Rorschach), Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Edward Blake/the Comedian) and Patrick Wilson (Dan Dreiberg/Nite Owl II).


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Trivandrum: Muthoot Pappachan Group owned property – Hilton Garden Inn, Trivandrum, has received the Kerala State Pollution Control Award from the Kerala State Pollution Control Board for its substantial and sustained effort in pollution control and for its initiatives towards environment protection through the year 2014.
The hotel's initiatives included rain water harvesting, use of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly heat pump systems, highly efficient electrostatic precipitators, air purifiers, sewage treatment plant, recycling of water and the usage of eco-friendly refrigerant gases.
Minister for Power & Pollution Control Board, Shri Aryadan Muhammad presented the trophy and certificate along with a cash award to the team members from Hilton Garden Inn, Trivandrum at a ceremony held on World Environment Day at Ernakulum.
Vishal Gupta, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum said, "Each team member's contribution has made it possible for us to receive this recognition. Whether it is switching off lights or taking the steps, each one of us contributes to the saving of energy. We conduct regular training for our team members on environmentally friendly initiatives and how each of them can reduce pollution and their carbon footprint."
Since 1989, the Kerala State Pollution Control Board has presented pollution control awards to companies that adopt best pollution control facilities and operate these efficiently. The awards are presented to entities in different industries including Stone Crusher, Dairy, Local Self Government Institutions, Hotels, Resorts, Government and Private Hospitals, and Print and Visual media.
Hilton Garden Inn, Trivandrum is an upscale 134-room hotel centrally located on Punnen Road in the capital city, minutes from prime government institutions, commercial establishments, popular tourist attractions, and shopping and entertainment hubs. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from the airport and 12 kilometres from the IT Technopark at Kazhakoottam.
Muthoot Pappachan Group, the 128 years old conglomerate has been providing solutions, services and expertise to lakhs of customers across the country in various domains like financial services, automotive, property, hospitality, and alternate energy.
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Not everyone wants to be perfect in SL although they can do that. Apparently, one of my students want to be herself and be comfortable in her own shoes hee hee.
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May 8, 2013
Building Communities of Change with Maz Kessler, Michelle Byrd, Gene Gurkoff, and Stacy Martinet.
Mom+Social is a special, one-day gathering focused on motherhood and the role of social media, technology and philanthropy to improve the health of moms and children everywhere. Hundreds of the brightest and most passionate people working to improve child, maternal and reproductive health that gathered on May 8, 2013 at 92YTribeca in New York City to share ideas, raise awareness and inspire action.


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Do you like short finger nails instead of long nails. Sometimes they are more manageable and also cuter. These designs will certainly not only complement your looks but complete your whole fashion. Feast your eyes upon these quite tantalizing, trendy and creative options of polishes, colors, shades, glitter, filigree and even some metallic add-ons to make the most perfect stylish sets of nails you've ever had. Look no further for a concise list of great ideas on how to polish and decorate your short nails.
. Famous B&W Duality Design
You've probably seen this swirly black and white pattern in different places – television, magazines and restaurants too. Yeah, it's the "Yin and Yang" design. Its opposing colors yet equally proportional layout convey a special balance of opposition that is so amazing.
Pink, Black and Silver-Glitter Leopard Pattern
Animal print patterns can be the most interesting especially when you add your own twist of contrasting colors to the mix.
Sporty Football Pattern
Try to get some attention for just one or two nails by polishing most nails with a single color and then decorating another like a football. This will set it apart from others very beautifully.
Flowery Design
Hand drawn and colorful floral motifs are cute and add a nice soft natural look. This conveys a good "down to earth" thought to others.
Small Ethnic Design on Solid Background
Be bold and try out some ethnically inspired patterns and some less often used vivid colors such as orange and blue. For example you could do a tribal or Southern North American motif.
Feeling like that you want to pop and keep your life fun? Sure, don't we all. Well you can with some pop-art patterns from Roy Lichtenstein. These are really thematic and instill excitement to viewers.
Wow, these nails will blow your mind by how elaborate, decorative and ornate the design and filigree are! They're quite beautiful because the gold is so amazing it looks real and the filigree mini beading is so textural it seems to jump out at you.
. Do you prefer the Ace of Spades, Queen of Hearts or another playing card? Well you can have ten of your favorite playing cards' patterns on your nails. You can go with the usual black, white and red or be more dynamic in your color choices.
Minimal Design
How about going back to the basics: just using one or two colors, each alternating on every other nail, or lay a few stripes of the opposite color on one or two nails on each hand.
. Symbolic "Street" Art Design
Sometimes styles and colors which were really popular in the past decades are good to use again. Here we can splash together a few bright or neon colors such as yellow, orange and green and neatly splatter a little black, and get a cool "street" art look.
Stripe Patterns
Show off you trendy side of yourself with some vivid and dark colored stripes such as with a white base and blue stripes. Be sure to draw the stripes proportionally to get a good concise look.
Abstract Graphic Pattern
Show off your ethnic and cultural colorful side of yourself. You can do this with jagged or pointed patterns with opposing dark and light colors such as black, white and pale blue.
Disney Minnie Mouse Design
With this motif you can be happy to know you that you can not only have fun painting your nails but have fun showing their funny and entertaining designs of the most famous feminine mouse in cartoon history. You could use the regular colors or go with more summer-like brighter shades.
. Floral Design
Do you like Spring season, how it sprouts beautiful flowers and landscapes to life? Yeah, we can enjoy that! So fill you nails with the same Spring delight, by using a black base and different colors for a flowery patterns.
Blended "Ombre" Design
This setup has been becoming quite popular and trendy these days. There are so many color combinations just by using two or three gently blended together. For an additional touch, put on some glitter or dots.


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This blog features historical information on the railroad lines of the Big Bend/Columbia Plateau region of Washington state.
A flanger sign? Did it snow enough there to ever need plowing?
Yes, there could be plenty of snow along this stretch at times, though not like you would find in the mountains.Dan
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In the early days of computer aided calculations of structures the finite elements used for the analysis were at the centre of attention. The users had to be experts in the finite element method in order to perform accurate calculations.
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For filter plates, there are kinds of material. We mainly sell PP filter plate, cast iron filter plate and stainless steel filter plate. Every plates have their own advantages and disadvantages:
PP Filter Plate
1.Cost Saving. The PP filter plate has best cost performance than the other materials, and it's the most popular filter plate.
2.Good plasticity. The PP material can be made to various types of filter plate, such as: round filter plate, cotton cake filter plates etc...
3.Non-toxic and tasteless, odorless. That's why PP filter plates can be used for food and beverage industry.
4.Corrosion resistance. It can endure strong acid and alkali, and has best chemical stability.
5.The weight is light. It can be used for big filter press and easy to deliver.
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1.The cast iron filter plates are made of high quality cast iron or nodular cast iron. It has high strength, so it can bear higher pressure.
2.Higher temperature resistant. So it can be used for the high temperature materials, such as: oil industry etc.
3.Because the cast iron filter plate is too heavy, so it's mainly used in small filter presses.
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Stainless steel filter press is the most expensive in the three materials, but has following advantages:
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Carol Higgins Clark lives in New York City. After receiving her BA, she trained as an actor, appearing in films, on TV and on the stage before turning her hand to writing. She is the author of eight other bestselling Regan Reilly mysteries and has co-authored three suspense novels with her mother, Mary Higgins Clark.
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How beautiful is this girl?? I met Caeden several years ago when I started doing her family's annual pictures. It's crazy that she is already a senior!!! Makes me feel so old. So excited for her as she will be continuing her soccer career next year at Coastal Carolina University on scholarship. Way to go Caeden! Hope the rest of your senior year is amazing!
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Hello and welcome to the blog! I'm Lyndsey, a photographer and designer based out of Flowery Branch, Georgia. You'll find my latest work here - so browse around a while and enjoy!
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Today marks the release of MED's 4th edition of his Bang Ya Head series. The Oxnard, CA native enlists the help of Madlib, Alchemist, Blu, Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, Oh No, and others to help round out the release.
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When you tell any business owner to consider working alongside commercial lawyers, they say it's a great idea. But then they always have to ask 'how much do I have to pay?' knowing how to manage funds in business is key to the success of the business. Withholding too much so that the business suffers is also not recommended. The quality of input always determines what the results will be.
Every business wants to keep the expenses at their lowest. Well, it's a policy in business but that should not be an excuse for not hiring an attorney. With an attorney, the cash will always be enough for the business. That's mainly because you will prevent losing some other cash unnecessarily to the courts.
The fact however remains that no matter how much entrepreneurs want to hire attorneys, they are super expensive. Nobody can afford to bring in some experts that they don't have enough for them when its end month. Don't panic. You are not alone and furthermore, I got tips to approach the issue in an economic manner.
The worst mistake to make with commercial lawyers is to bring them in without asking for a quotation. When its pay time, your attorney might scribble unrealistic values and you won't have no defense bases. Many attorneys operate the safe way for clients. They will make an offer before the services are offered. That greatly helps the client to review the quoted price and determine his/her capacity to pay. If the math doesn't fit in, the choice to quit remains with the clients. They ask for different quotations from different lawyers and pick the most appropriate or the lowest for that matter.
Professionals tend to go against the rule of pay-at-end-month. They will wait until such a time that bill is huge for them submit an invoice. Paying in bulk often creates the picture that what you are paying for is expensive. In addition, end moth is the time to settle bills. Anything coming after that will seem unnecessary. Gauging the attorney's services per month and paying them as appropriate prevents excessive bills.
Even the professionals are people and will understand when you ask for discounts. Keeping it silent means that you are satisfied. With that said, you should try some offers to negotiate for lower prices. Attorneys are known to lower prices by a certain percentage if you request for it. You can make an offer that you will pay in time but then pay a little bit less.
Commercial attorneys earn their money according to the number of sessions they are with their clients. Having the necessary documentation, will prevent there being of excessive sessions keeping the prices low.
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I knew about the MaxDecisions team from industry peers prior to working with them. I knew that they were a talented group however, had yet to personally work with them. We have underwritten successfully on a small scale for the last few years, however our method was not scalable. They did an analysis of what we were underwriting, validated what we're doing right and helped us create a model. The end result, we are able to choose better files, underwrite faster, and scale.
MaxDecisions, Inc. has a great team of experienced risk management and analytics professionals. They helped us in development of credit risk scorecard and accelerated our go to market plan. They are a great resource if you are looking for decision science or analytics team as a service for your start up. If you are an established organization they can provide an extension to your existing team as well.


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Many thanks to Adi Rajan for this interesting and very positive appraisal of the CAP model!
It's a real pity Jason Alexander's session at IATEFL 2017 wasn't recorded. I'm grateful to Silvana Richardson whose tweets gave me a bit of a window into what he presented. His Context Analysis Practice (CAP) model truly validates what teacher trainers, particularly on the CELTA, have been using as a basic framework for lesson planning. During my CELTA tutor-in-training program, one of the trainees, asked me what she should write under approach on her top sheet. I was genuinely puzzled because the lesson shape wasn't really PPP, nor was it text-based and I now have a label for it.
A new-ish 3-word model for ELT, courtesy of Jason Anderson (he says it's not new, but hidden) #iatefl2017pic.twitter.com/tO9q1yLD9U
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Reynolds Kitchens® Tips
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Making Meal Magic is simple. Reynolds products help you to make your meals easier and faster. Learn how to cook your best with Reynolds Kitchens.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup cooking oil
- 1/3 cup butter (no substitutes)
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon brandy, orange liqueur, or vanilla
- 1 teaspoon water
- Chopped toasted pecans or hazelnuts (optional)
Step 1
Grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Line bottom with Reynolds® Parchment Paper. Grease paper; set pan aside.
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Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
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Combine egg, carrots, and oil in another mixing bowl.
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Add egg mixture to flour mixture, stirring until combined. Spread batter into prepared pan.
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Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen edges and remove cake from pan; remove paper.
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Turn right side up. Cool thoroughly.
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Heat butter in a medium saucepan until melted. Remove from heat; stir in sifted powdered sugar and brandy, orange liqueur, or vanilla. Stir in enough water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make of glazing consistency.
Step 9
Cut cake into nine squares. Cut each square in half diagonally to form triangles.
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Place cake pieces on a rack over a baking sheet.
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Slowly spoon brandy glaze over each piece, allowing some glaze to drizzle down sides. Top with chopped toasted pecans or hazelnuts, if desired.
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Many of our clients are referred to us by other attorneys in Nashville and from out of state attorneys who are looking for experienced and proven representation for their client. Sometimes the other party has contacted an attorney in their state that knows us or has worked with us in the past; sometimes the client simply asks their attorney who they would recommend. At Hartzog & Silva, we have the experience with out of state clients that we will use to work with your referred clients in matters regarding Divorce, Child Custody & Visitation, Mediation and Real Estate legal needs. We work hard to communicate clearly with both the client and the referring attorney.
We bring to bear over 70 years of combined experience in the practice of law in the Courts in Tennessee. Whether you are looking for effective representation for your client or are contacting us directly with a specific legal need, we welcome your call and will be prompt in our response to your inquiry.
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I've lived in DC for three years now. Here are some fun things to do in DC this summer!
12 amazing things to do in Washington DC
If you're planning a trip to the US capital anytime soon, this list includes everything that you absolutely must do while you're there. Here are 12 amazing things to do in Washington DC!


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I can't remember life without this disease and as much as its been really tough at times, I don't let it stop me! I've faced many challenges with it but I've overcame all of them and I live my life to the fullest.
What is the weirdest question you've been asked about your diabetes, and how did you respond?
Can you out grow diabetes?
Has anyone told you that you couldn't do something due to your diabetes, and you proved them wrong?
Couldn't play sports and I've been playing soccer since I was 4! I've been on traveling teams and represented my city.


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The Shores | 11 Bronte Road, Oakville
The Shores Condos was built in 2013 by Cityzen Development Group and Fernbrook Homes. With inspired architecture by Sol Wassermuhl and interior design by Brian Gluckstein, the structure is designed to reflect and enhance the lakeside setting, creating an ideal waterfront environment.
You'll be impressed with the list of condominium amenities. Host a celebration in the beautifully appointed party room or immerse yourself in an audio-visual extravaganza in the state-of-the-art media room. A fully equipped modern fitness centre includes fitness equipment and a yoga studio. Want to feel on top of the world? Head up to the terrace Rooftop Pool and Patio – a lush, landscaped retreat with deck-side seating and tranquil lake vistas.
Lakeside living is yours at The Shores, where you're overlooking Lake Ontario, the thriving Bronte Harbour Marina, Bronte Harbour Yacht Club, the historic Glendella house, and beautiful Bronte Heritage Park.
The charming village of Bronte is an idyllic community where lake meets land. Follow the gentle flow of waves into Bronte Fisherman's Wharf and onto the shore, where you can spend a lazy Sunday in the fresh breeze fishing off the pier.
Only steps away are a wide selection of amenities, from jewelers to salons, from fine dining to fast food, from small food markets to a 24-hour Sobeys at Bronte Village Mall. There's even a handy health centre and pharmacy just around the corner.
And that's just within walking distance. Within a 10-minute drive is everything Oakville has to offer, with even more charming shopping areas, theatres, galleries, restaurants and lakeside treats.
Floorplan Options (497 - 2,600 square feet)
1 Bedroom, 1 Bedroom Plus Den, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom Plus Den
Whirlpool or Hot Tub, Outdoor Pool, Billiards, Rooftop Terrace, Barbecues, Patio Area, Gym or Fitness Room, Party Room, Sauna, Guest Suite(s)
Maintenance ($375 - $1,985)
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Prices range from $540,000 to $2,650,000.Search Oakville Condos For Sale or Rent
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Pier 12 - 102 Bronte Road
Four storey building in the heart of Bronte Village. One and two bedroom units with some commercial space on main level. One custom three bedroom unit on top floor (two units combined). Amenities include roof top patio, indoor pool, fitness room and library. One of the few condominium options in Bronte that allows dogs.
$410,000 - $885,000
BluWater Condos - 3500 Lakeshore Road West
Three Eight storey buildings on the shores of Lake Ontario at the west end of Bronte. Built in 2014 by Pemberton Group. Resort-like amenities and a good range of floor plans (355 - 2,685 square feet).
$360,000 - $2,300,000
Ennisclare I - 2175-2185 Marine Drive
Popular condo option in Bronte Village offering spacious two bedroom and two bedroom plus den floor plans. Excellent amenities and well managed.
$675,000 - $975,000
Ennisclare On The Lake - 2170-2180 Marine Drive
Lakeside living at it's best in Bronte Village! Two 22-storey towers built in 1983 and 1985. Excellent amenities and well looked after building offering floor plans ranging from 1,346 - just over 2,800 square feet. Well managed buildings and some of the best views in Oakville.
$780,000 - $2,300,000
Stoneboat Quay - 100 Bronte Road
Four storey building in beautiful Bronte Village along the shores of Lake Ontario. Main level consists of businesses with 65 residential units on the remaining three floors. Fourth floor units feature 2 storey lofts. Many units look out over the marina.
$390,000 - $900,000
The Lighthouse - 2263 Marine Drive
Bronte's most affordable condo option. This 17 storey building was built in the early 70's and has undergone many recent updates. Some condos offer stunning lake views. Most units do not have in suite laundry.
$335,000 - $565,000
Bronte Harbour Club - 2511 Lakeshore Road West
Eight storey building on 14-Mile Creek across the road from the Bronte Marina. Bright, open concept floor plans, many overlooking Lake Ontario or 14 Mile Creek. A few of the units feature large garden terraces. Well maintained building with excellent amenities.
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Reviewby Rebecca Silverman,
Cage of Eden
Now that the dust has settled, things are looking fairly good for Akira's group in their base camp. They know that this can't last, however, so a group of five sets out to explore the surrounding territory in hopes of avoiding too much trouble in the future. While they're out, the group meets up with a trio of college students from the plane...and some wolves, and bears...
Cage of Eden has been nonstop action since almost the opening pages, so it's nice that this volume spends roughly twenty pages showing the way that life is working in the camp. Those pages are scattered across a couple of chapters, of course, and we open with a Mysterious Event that has left Akira in a very bad situation, but they are worth noting simply because these scenes of relative peace are a bit of a break in an otherwise drastically dangerous world where everyone has to be on their guard all the time.
That said, Cage of Eden's sixth volume continues the fast-paced survival action for most of the book. By this point there is a vague sense of the formulaic – Akira and some other students will go out looking for ______ and be attacked by _______. Someone may die. They may encounter more survivors, who may or may not be crazy. Rinse and repeat. This still holds true for this installment, but this time mangaka Yoshinobu Yamada throws in a few surprises, specifically on the animal front. The discovery that the group makes about one species has some interesting implications for the island they are stranded on, and may in the end have a large impact on the group's ability to survive there in the long run.
Action aside, one of the more fascinating aspects of the series has consistently been, and remains, the way that people react in a disaster situation. Akira, we know, is able to step up and become a recognized leader, a role he continues to grow here. Other characters reveal hidden darknesses and weaknesses that could endanger everyone. In this volume that takes a decidedly sexual turn when one character is revealed to be, if not a serial rapist, than at least someone who thinks he's utterly irresistible. Another character takes a similar tack, although with a more pathological bent and the implication that pre-island life may have left her with some psychological issues. In some ways it is a good thing (if such a word can be used) that these latest breakdowns are sexual in nature rather than violent. Surely some readers have been wondering why these teens haven't been engaging in more sexual behaviors in their new, relatively free world, and this volume addresses that issue briefly. Strangely enough there is also a slight decrease in fanservice, with fewer upskirts and boob shots than in previous volumes. Mind you, there are still two scenes (one a two page spread) of naked women, but one serves a very definite purpose in terms of plot, which is more than can be said for a lot of the previous images. Sadly this is also the weaker of the two nude scenes, doubtless due to restrictions on what can and cannot be shown: the woman in question is missing some pretty important anatomy for what she wants to do.
Art does remain a strong point of the series, however, with backgrounds and animals being especially well done. The eyes of the pseudo-bears, or short faced bears, are truly terrifying, as is their body language in general. The rocky scenery that forms most of the background for this volume has a dry, volcanic feel, and the random fissures and crevices that dot it help to add to the sense of urgency that the plot is fostering. This also helps to raise the stakes for any injuries the characters sustain – the landscape clearly makes it harder to get help and easier to acquire injuries, something that sticks in the back of the mind as we watch them struggle to survive the bears' attack.
As has been the case with a few other Kodansha USA volumes that came out around the same time as this one, there are some editing glitches and type-os in this book, although they are less than in, for example, Fairy Tail 20. They are still distracting and clearly should not have made it to the print run, but other than that the book reads well. With its cliffhanger ending, instantly worrying beginning, and steady stream of action and psychological snapshots of people under pressure, Cage of Eden remains a good read. It's a bit formulaic, true, but that doesn't mean that it can't still draw you in and make you want to know what's going to happen next.
Overall : B-
Story : B-
Art : A-
+ Action takes small breaks to show the calmer side of things in a nice change of pace, fanservice feels a bit more natural. Animals and backgrounds are very well drawn.
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Takao Obana: the next Bay Stars manager?
by Gen on Oct.25, 2009 @ 3:22 pm, under NPB
The Bay Stars are apparently thinking about asking Takao Obana (currently the Giants' Pitcher's Chief Coach) to be their manager for the 2010 season. To that end, the Bay Stars will likely submit a request to the Giants, once the Nippon Series is over, to see if they can get permission to talk to him.
Yokohama feels Obana is the best equipped candidate to help the team go through their rebuilding process.
Obana has been a pitching coach for 4 different teams (Lotte, Yakult, Daiei, and Yomiuri) over the years.
(I guess this means no Bobby?)
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Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 25, 2017 – The No. 17-ranked Washington University in St. Louis baseball team opened up the season with an offensive onslaught defeating North Park College 17-9 before the Bears fell in a low scoring 3-1 contest to No. 6 Birmingham-Southern College on Saturday.
The Bears totaled 19 hits on the day including eight extra base hits while the pitching staff held the opposition to nine earned runs. Senior Brad Margolin earned WashU's first victory of the season with seven scoreless innings of three hit ball with one walk and six strikeouts.
Game 1: No. 17 WashU 17 – North Park 9
Margolin's lone free pass was issued to North Park in the first inning. After getting the initial batter to ground out to senior shortstop Austin Daramawan, North Park reached first base with a walk. A stolen base and single put Vikings on the corners with two outs. Margolin ended the scoring chance by picking off the runner at first base for the final out of the inning.
WashU took command of the game with six runs in the top of the second inning. Junior Auggie Mense doubled in senior Ted Daley for the game's first run before Darmawan's infield single scored freshman John Brinkman.
Senior Christian Santos advanced the runners with a sac bunt prior to senior Ben Browdy's double to left center that scored both runners to put WashU ahead 4-0. One out later senior catcher Tate Maider sent the ball soaring to deep left center field for his fourth career home run and a 6-0 advantage for the Bears.
After a three-up, three-down inning from Margolin on the mound, Browdy added three more runs to the Bears lead with a bases clearing double. WashU led 10-0 heading into the bottom of the third after Browdy scored on a fielding error.
Santos made it three straight innings of runs for WashU when he hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to score Darmawan, Daley and sophomore Evan Nagel. Maider and Nagel crossed the plate in the fifth inning as well before two frames of scoreless baseball.
Margolin worked around a fielding error in the bottom of the seventh and exited the game in the eighth after holding the Vikings off the scoreboard. North Park scored its first two runs of the game and trailed 16-2 heading into the top of the ninth.
Freshman Brian Schutter knocked in his first career run for the Bears with a single to center field that plated freshman Andrew Kleiboeker. The Vikings scored seven runs in the ninth before a grounder to Schutter ended the action.
Browdy ended the game 4-for-5 with two doubles and five runs batted in while adding two walks. Brinkman was the only other Bear to end the game with multiple hits, going 2-for-6. Daley led the team with three runs scored.
Game 2: No. 6 Birmingham Southern 3 – No. 17 WashU 1
The Panthers were the first team to strike in the second game of the day for WashU. Birmingham Southern took a 1-0 lead in the third on a leadoff home run by Sam Roberts. Sophomore Zack Kotin pitched a scoreless fourth inning before being replaced by sophomore John Howard in the fifth.
The Panthers scored a single run in both the fifth and sixth for a 3-0 lead until Browdy's one out double down the right field line scored Santos, who reached base on a walk. Two batters later Maider lined a ball into left field for the final out of the frame.
Daley reached base on a throwing error in the ninth but WashU was unable erase the two run deficit, ultimately falling 3-1 to the Panthers.
Santos, Browdy, junior Conor O'Hara and Daley were the four Bears to finish the game with a hit. Also pitching for the Bears in 0.2 scoreless inning was senior Jake Mintz.
WashU will conclude its weekend action Sunday at 1:30 p.m. against Birmingham Southern. Be sure to stay up to date on all your Bears scores and awards by following @WashUBears on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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I hate that I'm afraid to write what I truly think. I am okay if I can cleverly disguise it in poetry or fiction, but often, I don't want to write controversial things in a public forum because then it is there forever.
I think I have this fear because I hate conflict. Don't get me wrong, I am a very argumentative person, but when it comes to real-life, hard conflicting issues, I keep my strong opinions to myself and those who I know won't judge me or think less of me because I think of those things. I'm not saying that I'm afraid to voice my opinions or share my beliefs if people ask me (just ask anyone who knows me personally, and you'll see that I'm very open about my life), it's just that when I'm experiencing something new, or in the middle of a conflict, it takes me a long time to process it, and an even longer time to write about it.
Generally, this blog is for my writing, and I hope someday that it can be a place where my readers can keep up with me and my life. I never really meant for it to be a journal. But the truth is, there are a lot of things that are happening in my life that I don't share, or even write about, and I can't figure out why I'm afraid to use these experiences to expand my writing.
For example, last year I worked as a teacher. I taught 3rd and 4th graders, and I learned a lot of things from those crazy kids. I loved them, but honestly, I hated being an elementary teacher. It was one of the hardest years I've ever had, and I feel like all I did that year was go to work, grade papers, and worry about if I was actually helping these kids. There were awesome moments, and there were some amazing times when I got to see the effect I had on them, but it was so intimidating being in charge of the education of fourteen children for five days a week.
Another example is when I went to Alaska. I still have hardly written anything about that. I mean, I went to a Tlingit reservation for a month and got to learn about a completely different culture and language and world. It was amazing, and difficult, and heartbreaking. And I love the people that I met there and would go back in a second if I could. But I don't really know how to use that in my writing. I don't feel qualified to write about Native Americans because I am not one, and I don't know what it's like to grow up on a reservation and be a minority and live in a world where you are part of a country, yet not completely part of its culture and life. I don't want to write something and misrepresent the people that I love, but I want to write about them because they changed the way that I look at my culture and my country.
The most recent example of this fear to incorporate my current life into my writing is in my relationships. I just started dating someone, and it is definitely a new experience. Like I said earlier, I like to disguise my true feelings and opinions in poetry and fiction. And actually, I only learned to write and share love poems when I took that creative writing class my senior year of college. So admitting to the world that I'm in a romantic relationship is kind of a big step. The people who I am close to in my life know all about my relationships, but other than that, I'm pretty private. But I want to write about it. Not so the whole world can be in my business, but because he is a part of my life, and my relationship with him shapes me, especially since it is a new and strange development. (New and strange because I'm not very experienced in having boyfriends…)
So there, some scary honesty. Much thanks to Poetjena (poetjena.wordpress.com), who always writes nice comments and encouraged me to be more honest in my writing 🙂


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I certainly do not feel valued as a costumer anymore with Telus. Your customer service and care has gone down tremendoulsy in the last year. I was promised an extended free Voicemail 10 last year, and this year am told there is no such thing. I am willing to pay 300$ to cancel my contract, because I refuse to stay with a company that openly lies to customers. I have been hearing good things about Fido's customer care and was told the notes that their agents leave in the customer files are always exactly as the conversation happened. Every time I call Telus, the notes are completely wrong and inacurate to the discussion that occured, and I am sick of being lied to.
I just got a IPhone 5 at thanksgiving because I broke my SIII and still had almost 2 years left on my contract. I had 2 gbs of data on my plan and it was gonna cost me alot more to keep that. I spoke to the loyalty person and she asked me what I needed, I told her unlimited text and at least two gigs of data I hardly ever talk on the phone. Might use 10mins a month. So she gave me a great deal to get to $70 and I got everything I needed. I was really impressed with the service she totally was willing to work with me, and there was no hassle. I've never had a bad experience with telus, and my phones never drop calls. It seems like everyone I know on other networks always has drop calls.
if you buy out your phone once the device balance goes down a bit then they switch you to the 35 dollar plan plus data
so 65 bucks plus taxes i think its still 70 bucks ...so really a rip off i guess
im shopping right now ...last time i was koodo they sucked
I dunno who is good
I am going thru the same thing right now. My current bill is just over $30.00 per month. Now, next May when I change phones my bill more than doubles. Don't know why I have to get a data plan,when I never use it. If I want data I will sign up for it,not forced into it.
You don't have to buy data unless you're buying a high-end smartphone, and then you really should be anyway. If you buy a Smartphone Lite or flip-phone, you can always take a voice-only plan and add data as needed via add-ons. For example, take the Voice 35 and add $10 in features to meet the $45 min commit, you can get a Nexus 4 with that for $0 upfront on a 2-year.
There's no way you have an iPhone or high-tier Android w/ a $30 plan unless you bought it outright.
I am also wondering about that. Right now, I am paying $20/month (discounted for 1 year from $30) for 200 minutes, evenings and weekends from 6 PM. I pay another $10 for unlimited international texts, and I have a free 3-month trial of 100 MB/month data. Total is $30 a month plus tax right now. I own my own iPhone 5C. Expensive, but I refuse to buy phones on contract so that I can control how much I pay for cell service and because I travel internationally a lot and want to switch sims.
As my free data expires in December, I am looking at paying $45 a month to either Koodo or Fido for 500 minutes, unlimited incoming, unlimited international texts, and 500 MB data. I do want more minutes and more data, so I'm not always switching the data on and off as needed and checking my minutes balance online. But I don't know whether Fido or Koodo is best? I am happy with everything about Telus except customer service, but I don't believe they can offer me the same deal.
TELUS offer identical plans to Koodo/Fido/Virgin in most cases, make sure you're comparing like-to-like though. That is to say, don't compare the monthly rate required to take an iPhone 5 at TELUS vs. a Moto G at Koodo, not really a valid comparison. Check out TELUS' Lite suite, sounds more like what you're talking about - the plan you describe is not offered in the market today.
OMG! I was going to tell you that that exact plan was being offered by both Koodo and Fido right now, and give you the name of the plan (including my 10% discount off the basic price of the plan because I own my own phone). Then I went to Fido and saw $39 (standard plan) for 400 anytime minutes, unlimited international text, and 400MB data. It doesn't have unlimited incoming, which I would like, but I think I may get it this weekend!! Thanks for challenging me!!
Yeah, I somewhat sadly switched to Fido yesterday. Koodo actually had the slightly better offer, but Fido is near my house, so....
I think there was a lot to like about Telus, and I hope that in a few months I can say the same about Fido. But nearly all Telus's best offers seem to be geared toward people who want a subsidized phone and 2-year contract, and that is not me. I buy my phone unlocked to have the freedom to pay for usage monthly, and in the process I get much lower rates. At Fido, I now have 400 minutes and 400 MB data, along with unlimited international texts (important to me as my family is in the US) for $35.10 plus tax. At Telus I had only 200 minutes and 100 MB data for $30 plus tax, going up to $40 in January when my free trial of data ended. I was forever checking my usage and turning off my data for fear of going over.
Well, good luck, guys. I'm out!
I've been around since it was Clearnet, I have the same quandry with such a huge monthy bill, seems to be foolish to thow money away... with a better loacal service, and unlimited everything for a fraction of the cost of my current bill... I've contacted Telus they said the best they can do is $55/month... that's not even close to being competative...
My Telus bill is $80/month for a much better local plan which Telus calls a discount provider I can get for $30/month unlimited everything... no more contracts for me... I'm buying my next phone...
I bought my wife a new phone now she's happy paying $30/month after the switch, Telus CAN NOT MATCH $30/month... they suggested perhaps checking back during the time when my contract expires... I really doubt it...
February is just around the corner... I'm also switching...
You should call Telus and see what they have to offer for a renewal. If you see something more interesting with a competitor, simply mention it to the agent and they'll do their best to match it
Just got off the phone with Telus. My contract expires Monday, so i am trying to change to prepaid. I was told they cant do it because i have 3 days left..... LOL What a joke of a company. Dont you guys have computers? Even trying to stay a customer is a challenge. So i will spend the weekend shopping your competitors. LOL good customer retention Telus. Laughable.....
So now i'm cruising online on the competitors websites Anyone with any suggestions? Can't think it would be possible to do any worse than Telus....


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Kelsey Teneti is a world champion in waka ama, and an up-and-coming rugby player. Her passion, however, is hockey.
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Twenty-seven servicemen and one child who died in Malaya, Thailand, and Vietnam between 1955 and 1971 were returned to New Zealand yesterday morning.
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Both sisters will feature in the Black Ferns this weekend when they go up against the Bay of Plenty Volcanix and Auckland.
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The legend that is Bare Kiwi took time out of his busy schedule for the team at Queenstown Insider to interview him. Photographer, blogger, video artist and GoPro family member, Kyle has taken exploring to a whole new level. His fun, natural and witty approach to photography and video is what makes his work stand out from the crowd. We sat down and asked him some important questions you guys will want to hear the answers to.
Kyle Te Kiwi
Hi, I'm Kyle AKA Bare Kiwi, a Small town kiwi boy, playing in a big beautiful world, showing off New Zealand to the world and the world to New Zealand.
I've been a tour guide for the past 16 years, guiding in Canada and Japan as well as working as a White Water Rafting guide on the Buller River and spending the last 14 summers as a sea kayak guide in the Abel Tasman with Abel Tasman Kayaks, which I still do to this day. I'll never give it up, I love the people and the beautiful places, it's the best thing in the world.
You can find Kyle on Instagram at Barekiwi.
On Queenstown
How many times have you been to Queenstown? What is it that makes you return?
I first came to Queenstown in 2001 when I was hitchhiking the country with my best friend from America and $50 in my pocket. I was blown away by the beauty of the place and that on a Monday night the pubs were still full. Ever since then I try to get back there at least once a year.
In 2011 during the rugby world cup I worked in Queenstown the season by day at Zip Trek and by night on the Big Night Out Bar Crawl.
I've also made tourism videos for Zip Trek, AJ Hackett, Big night out, Southern Laughter Backpackers and worked as the media guy at NZ Ski, having never shot a winter before, it was absolutely amazing.
What keeps me coming back to Queenstown? The adventure for sure.
Describe your perfect day in Queenstown?
Brunch at Provisions in Arrowtown, going for a tiki- tour in my truck out to Skippers Canyon, Moke Lake and Glenorchy. I love finding something new, taking photos and shooting around the place.
Catching up with mates, grabbing a few beers at the "kiwi embassy" (Red Rock) for a casual hang out with mates or to watch the rugby.
ands, Machu Picchu or Antarctica.
Honestly, I would just throw a dart at a board and go – everywhere's just a prize!
Last year I went to Norfolk Islands which was a massive highlight and really surprised me.
Who is your biggest inspiration & why?
When I was younger I saw a photo poster outside a bookstore, it was the first photo I ever saw that made me go WOW, okay that's what photographer is.
It was a photo of Kahurangi National Park by Craig Potton.
I bought that poster and hung it up in my student flat, that was what inspired me to pick up a camera and start shooting when I first started shooting it was with film.
Are you a trained photographer and writer or is it something you have picked up along the way?
I'm self-taught, it's something I've picked up along the way. When I first started doing all of this YouTube didn't even exist. I had to learn the old school way by reading the camera manual. I once wanted to do a long exposure in Canada, with a film camera I couldn't figure it out, so I kept reading and kept practising
When did you realise your hobby & passion had actually turned into a career?
Only about 2 months ago, I realised I was too busy and couldn't keep Sea kayaking and editing photos in the evenings. In February I made the decision to go full time with Bare Kiwi. It took me 6 years to get to that point, however, I still guide at the weekends, because to me that's a day off and I enjoy it.
What is the best campaign you have had the chance to work on?
I really enjoyed Norfolk Island and was lucky enough to visit with Norfolk tourism. It was incredible unfortunately, it rained the whole time I was there. The people and the whole atmosphere is amazing. Wherever I go for me it is all about the people.
I also visited Dubai with tourism Dubai, it was absolutely crazy. I was accompanied by 9 other social media influencers from around the world and I was the token kiwi. Dubai is a real eye opener.
Do you have any tips for people who want to start an online business?
Work bloody hard then work harder. It's not going to be an overnight success, like the romantic notion people think it's going to be.
Don't quit your job until you can't work anymore because it's hard work, especially if you're in the creative industry, people won't value your work so you've got to work for it.
Can you give us your best photography tip?
Don't waste your money on the gear waste it on the adventure. Enjoy it. If you're not enjoying it, it won't shine through in your work.
Always Look for bright colours and that WOW factor, Also download Adobe Lightroom to edit your photographs.


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The first countries to receive the new products are Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States, the company said in a press statement sent to Gulf News.
Apple has yet to confirm when the new phones will be available in the UAE, although industry sources had suggested that the UAE release will be in October.
Apple had unveiled the products earlier this month at a press event in the US. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus feature multi-touch interface with 3D touch, 12-megapixel iSight camera and 5-megapixel FaceTime high-definition camera.
"Customer response to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus has been incredibly positive, we can't wait to get our most advanced iPhones ever into customers' hands starting this Friday," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
"iOS 9 is also off to an amazing start, on pace to be downloaded by more users than any other software release in Apple's history."
Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of Axiom in the UAE told Gulf News that they will be announcing pre-booking dates soon.
"Based on previous experiences with Apple, new iPhone devices are usually made available one to four weeks after the global announcement, meaning the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus could hit our stores by October."


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Among our questions on OCW usage, Study.com asked its readers to tell us what types of OCW they found most helpful to their continuing education. Were transcribed lecture notes a crowd favorite, or did people prefer watching classroom videos? Maybe course outlines or reading lists were all they required. As it turns out, the results didn't really indicate a clear winner; the three most favored types of OCW were clustered closely together percentage-wise, as were the next two. What might that mean, and how did our readers prefer their OCW presented?
Interactive Online Classrooms
Edging out the top spot by 0.2 percentage points, 20.4% of our readers responding to the survey indicated that their preferred type of OCW takes the form of interactive online classrooms. In other words, these folks like to use OCW to replicate a typical college experience in a wholly digital way. They have a (virtual) teacher, (online) classwork to complete and maybe even fellow students, but they never have to leave their home to access the learning process.
Video Lectures
Sliding up right behind interactive online classrooms, OCW video lectures nabbed the number two spot in our survey, securing 20.2% of our readers' votes. This isn't especially surprising; one might imagine that many OCW users also take advantage of Internet sites like YouTube and Hulu, where digital video is the norm. Plenty of OCW initiatives, such as Yale's popular Principles of Evolution series, offer streaming or downloadable lectures. Some are even hosted on the massive digital marketplace iTunes.
Course Outlines
One might assume those learners who make use of OCW are quite self-sufficient. That could account for why class outlines scored third in our survey, culling 18% of our users' votes. OCW course outlines can provide valuable structure for people diving into a subject for the first time. If they see an example of an accredited class taught in a certain field, they can in theory direct themselves to replicate that class by following along with syllabi posted online. Ideally, if the outline refers to reading material that isn't available in a published textbook (for instance, a teacher's own supplemental notes), that material should be available online as well.
Assessments and Quizzes
Although OCW doesn't yet offer any truly concrete methods of evaluating or accrediting its users, online course material can include quizzes and tests used by that course's instructor to evaluate his or her traditional classroom students. For OCW users looking to seriously test their knowledge of a given subject, these can be a tremendous help - it's a free peek at college exams! In total, 11.8% of our users found this the most beneficial way to use OCW.
Lecture Notes
Perhaps it's surprising that this falls so far down on our list, but only 11% of our survey respondents found the best use of OCW to be cribbing lecture notes from various classes. However, that could also indicate that many OCW purveyors just aren't as interested in text-based notes as they are in multimedia learning presentations. In fact, Blake Haggerty, Assistant Director for Instructional Design at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, told Study.com that 'digitally-based learning becomes more engaging to the student when appropriately infused with multimedia.'
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A type of more vague course outline, OCW course reading lists brought up the bottom of our survey; only 4.3% of our respondents named it the most useful type of OCW. It's probable that, since sites like Amazon.com and many blogs offer endless reading lists to familiarize people with any topic imaginable, not many people turn to OCW to fill that need. However, those who do can take solace in the fact that, rather than being assembled by a random Internet persona (probably with some ridiculous username like 'KoolDude43'), these reading lists have been proven effective in college classrooms across the country. If you want an authoritative source on key texts in the world of microbiology, for example, OCW might have what you need.
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Kanu called-for Nationwide Support For Dream Team Ahead Of Semi Final Cracker With Germany
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Atlanta '96 Gold-winning captain Nwankwo Kanu has called on Nigerians to rally behind the team when they face Germany in tomorrow's Rio Olympics semi-final on their way to going all the way again.
The Nigeria Olympic team, tagged Dream Team VI, will take on Germany at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo on Wednesday night for a place in the Gold medal match.
And the two-time African Footballer of the Year, said the coach Samson Siasia-led side were on the threshold of history and must be supported to go and win yet another Olympic soccer Gold 20 years after they first achieved this feat.
"The Olympic Eagles have done well and they deserve a pat on the back; and I want to use this opportunity to call on well-meaning Nigerians to support them at this point," began the former Arsenal striker.
He continued: "Coach Siasia has done really well despite all the challenges they have faced and I want to commend captain Mikel Obi for leading by example and everyone in the team has done well."
Kanu said the team must be on top of their game and surmount Germany so as to qualify for the Gold at the weekend, adding the players need prayers as well.
"We are just two matches away from making history as the first African country to win the soccer Gold medal twice after we won 20 years ago in Atlanta," he said.
"Now is the time to support them with our prayers so that the team could make us proud again."


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Just like a candidate for a political office might plaster his or her name around town to create name recognition, a healthy social media campaign offers a company the same opportunity. New customers or potential clients will see and recognize a brand and may associate it with a positive social media experience. A company must be visible beyond the borders of its own website, and social media helps accomplish this aim. Social media profiles offer a terrific forum for offering details about a company's website and the great products or services found therein. Social media also helps a company throw a very targeted net upon potential customers since people don't usually "like" a company on a website like Facebook unless they're interested in what the company has to offer.
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Is Heating Before a Run Effective? The Latest Research on When You Should and Shouldn't Use Heat
Two weeks ago, we looked at when and how cold-water immersion, or ice-bathing, can be useful in training. Through a combination of hydrostatic pressure and cooling from the low-temperature water, ice baths seem to aid recovery by "squeezing out" the waste products from a workout and clamp down on localized inflammation, reducing soreness and the related drop in performance.
This week, we'll take a look at the other end of the thermal spectrum: when is the right time to use hot water immersion?
Hot water immersion, or at least heating with hot packs from a hydrocollator, is a common practice in athletic training rooms at high schools and colleges. Outside of that, though, it does not seem to permeate out much into the wider world of injury care. Surprisingly, not a whole lot of research has been done on large-scale questions on when and how to use hot water immersion; rather, the bulk of the scientific work has been on more specific aspects of how the body responds to aqueous heating. So, we are left to interpret from those smaller, specific studies.
The science of using heat for injuries and recovery
Many of the body's reactions to hot water are the inverse of its response to cold water. As demonstrated in a 2005 study by Kimberly Fiscus and coworkers, blood flow to the lower legs increases when immersed in warm water. The vessels that deliver blood and retrieve waste products dilate, resulting in the increased flow.
However, other work (albeit using heat packs, not water immersion) appears to show that heating and increased blood flow only penetrate about 1-2 centimeters into the body. From a survival perspective, this is a good thing; the body's ability to maintain a constant temperature allows us to survive in very cold and very warm temperatures. However, when it comes to modifying blood flow to a muscle, heating leaves a bit to be desired.
From some research in Denmark published in the early 1990s, it seems the blood flow to the skin and the tissue immediately beneath it actually comes at the expense of the blood flowing to the deep muscles. Fortunately, the magnitude of this effect is not particularly large, but room-temperature water may actually be better for loosening up muscles than hot water.
Indeed, muscle flexibility does not improve with heat alone, although when combined with stretching, it does seem to help.
When heat should not be used
It's important to note when heat should not be used too. Heating not only increases blood flow near the skin, but it also increases the flow of lymph fluid, the body's "general plumbing" system for the interstitial fluid that fills up the empty space in your body. Many of these lymph vessels happen to be close to the surface of the skin, and as such are susceptible to being opened up by external heat.
In one study of 30 brave volunteers with newly-sprained ankles, the ankle swelled by 25% in a group treated with hot water immersion of their foot. Contrast this with only a 3% increase in size in the group treated with cold water immersion.
So, heating any kind of injury, especially an acute one, seems like a bad idea if you aren't going to cool it down later. It's also plausible that this same effect can manifest with the micro-trauma to muscles from hard training.
Heating your legs after a hard run might increase soreness the next day because of the increased blood and lymph flow to the area
Final thoughts
In all, hot water immersion does not appear to have too many uses for a distance runner.
- It is best used before a workout to heat up an area that's a bit sore or needs some extra blood flow, but it won't be very effective if this area is more than an inch or so deep. So heating up your foot will work great if you've got a tendon that's a bit stiff, but it won't do much for your hamstring or your quads.
- If you do heat up something before a workout, you should make sure you ice it thoroughly afterwards, as you don't want the blood and lymph flow to the area to go on unchecked.
- Definitely don't heat up an area with an acute injury like an ankle sprain or a bruise unless you plan on icing it soon after.
New research is coming out on "contrast baths," which involve alternating hot and cold water immersion multiple times in a single session. The research there is spotty, and it's a topic for another day, but it may yet give hot water immersion a broader range of applications.


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Hello everyone!! Hope that you are all having a lovely week so far! For today's post, I would like to share with you a review from a new store I'm collaborating with. I'm talking about Gearbest, a store where you can find anything you want at a very good price!
They have kindly sent me a few products so that I can review their quality and share my thoughts with you! So, let's start!
The first item I have received was this lovely bag, which is a very interesting dupe of the Chloe mini Nile bag and I really wanted to check how this one looked because it's a very popular bag at the moment. So, this was the item that I was more excited about.
I have to say that I'm very impressed with the quality of the bag, it's made of faux leather but the material looks very resistant and the bag holds its shape perfectly. Also, the gold hardware and all the stud details look very nice quality too.
So this bag is a very good dupe if you would like to get that Chloe Nile bag look for less and in case you are interested in getting this bag or any of the other bags from the site I have a special coupon code for you so you can get some discount on the items you want ;) Just use the code: bagshoesoff to get the special discount on bags and shoes.
Next, I have received a bamboo makeup brushes set which I'm very satisfied with! It contains 11 different brushes from foundation brushes to eyeshadow brushes and I think this set is perfect if you want to have all the basic brushes you need to create a complete makeup look. All the brushes are synthetic and they are extremely soft. I have tried already the foundation ones and I have to say that they work perfectly! I'm really getting some excellent results on my makeup when I use this brushes. Again, I also have another coupon code in case you are looking to get a good makeup brush set, just use the code: HEAB10OFF in order to get 10% off in the Health and Beauty section!
And last but not the least, I have received this beautiful pair of shoes, which are very Chanel inspired. I think this kind of shoes are great because they are super stylish and classic so they are very easy to style with everything. I picked the beige shade with black because I like the contrast but you can also get them in all black, which I also think is very elegant. I got this shoes in size 37 which is my normal size and they fit perfectly so I'm very happy about that but as I said in my previous post I always recommend checking the size guide to make sure. Also, the quality of the shoes is very good, they are made of synthetic leather and the black detail is made of faux suede which I think looks very pretty. In case you want to get this shoes discounted or any other shoes from the site, you can use the same bagshoesoff coupon code.
So, these were all the products I have received from Gearbest, I'm very satisfied with the overall experience with this store and I love everything they have sent me. In case you would like to check out their women apparel section you can also get a good discount if you use the code APPARELoff ;)
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Our people are exceptionally experienced in reliability and maintenance work processes and change management. Our people have experience from Oil and gas, pulp and paper, chemicals, mining, food, pharmaceutical, steel, and cement. Most of our people have experience as planners, supervisors, maintenance managers and corporate reliability, some of our people have a maintenance experience combined with mill management and/or CEO's.
IDCON is owned and managed by Torbjörn (Tor) Idhammar and Christer Idhammar. Christer Idhammar founded Idhammar Konsult AB in Sweden 1972. Christer developed the RORM philosophy and built IDCON though the '70s, 80' and 90's. Christer is still active in the company as partner, vice president, and reliability guru. Tor Idhammar joined IDCON in 1997 and was named president of IDCON in 2009. As a client, don't fear to be out of touch with the IDCON leadership. You can call Christer and Tor at any time, just call +1 919 847 8764 and ask for either of us!


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Hiking in the Shallow Ford Natural Area on the Haw River Trail
"The Shallow Ford" was an important crossing for travelers, traders and soldiers in the 18th and 19th century. This park is named in remembrance of the crossing and the travelers who used it. The Mountains to the Sea trail follows part of the Shallow Ford Loop Trail, the Homestead Trail and the Basin Creek Trail.
Interested in walking the trails? The park is on 197 acres at 1955 Gerringer Mill Road, Elon. It's operated by the Alamance County Recreation and Parks Department at 336-229-2410, http://www.alamance-nc.com. There is parking, trail maps and a rest room. The trails are easy/moderate and there is paddle access to the Haw. Keep your eyes open for native flowers as well as daffodils, still flowering at an old homestead.


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Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero
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Cost: $3395
Get to know Barolo & Barbaresco like a pro
Enjoy private, sit-down tastings at at Elio Altare, Aldo Contero, Domenico Clerico,
Marchesi di Gresy, La Spinetta and more
Explore both sides of the Tanaro river: the Roero and the Langhe hills
Feast on artisan cheese and salumi during a buffet lunch at a cheese farm in the Alte Langhe
Dine in the Marchesi di Barolo's private dining room
Welcome to our springtime Piedmont wine tour! After a pickup in Tortona, we'll start our exploration on the left bank of the Tanaro River in the area called Roero (an hour's drive). Younger than the Langhe both geologically and as a wine region, it also excels in nebbiolo-based wines. We'll visit the estate of Matteo Correggia, the pioneer who put Roero on the map. Here you'll taste benchmark Roeros, plus some intriguingly unique wines, like Brachetto.
After lunch, the focus shifts to the other side of the river, called the Langhe, where Barolo and Barbaresco reign. Barolo is dubbed "the king of wines and wine of kings," and today we see why. We'll begin with one of the most important figures in the 1970s' rebirth of Barolo: Elio Altare. His game-changing innovations, such as green harvest and French barrique, led Altares's father to disown him. But his methods have since taken hold, and Altare has been an influential mentor to the next generation.
Then we leap back a century at the Castle of Grinzane Cavour. Now a museum, this was the home of Italy's first Prime Minister, Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour. Like an Italian Thomas Jefferson, this politician was equally adept at wine and became a seminal figure in the creation of Barolo in the 1800s. At the museum, a film will provide an excellent historic overview. A welcome dinner follows in the medieval city of Alba, which introduces the elegant cuisine of Piedmont. Here menus are loaded with plin (tiny meat-filled ravioli), countless renditions of risotto, beef braised in Barolo, and delectable hazelnut-and-chocolate desserts.
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Brunate, Cannubi, Liste…. These are historic vineyard names that resonate with Barolo connoisseurs. Today we'll taste cru Barolos from these and other star vineyards. We start at Domenico Clerico, another leader in the 1970s renaissance of Barolo and considered a modernist winemaker. Here you'll experience the more tannic side of Barolo coming from the Monforte area. But these wines are as polished and forward-looking at the sleek architecture in his new eco-friendly cellar.
After lunch, we have to opportunity to taste several Barolo cru side-by-side at Damilano. This winery controls over half of the historic Cannubi vineyard and has parcels in other prized sites, such as Liste. Yet while aiming for quality, Paolo Damilano and enologist Beppe Caviola have also prioritized value. As a result, theirs are among the best price-value Barolos around.
Next, we head to the small family-run estate of G.D. Vajra. Founded in 1972, Vajra hews to tradition in its Barolo, but also isn't afraid to experiment with unorthodox varietals, such as Riesling and indigenous Nascetta and Freisa. We finish up the day with dinner at a Slow Food restaurant in Alba.
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Founded in 1870, Aldo Conterno was the first to export Barolo to the U.S. Today, the fifth generation runs the show, adhering to a traditionalist approach to Barolo while prizing fruit and freshness. Our eloquent host Giacomo Conterno will entertain and enlighten as he walks us through the family's Monforte estate and pours both classics (Barolo) and novelties (Super Piedmont blends).
Then we head south into the Alte Langhe, the higher elevation zone of the Langhe, where hazelnut groves and pastures replace vineyards. Our destination is a cheese farm in Murazzano, a DOP area known for rounds of fresh cows', sheep's, and goat's milk cheese. We'll tour the family-run farm, then enjoy a buffet lunch.
Afternoon takes us to another Barolo tasting: Elvio Cogno. Located near la Morra, this estate was run by a lawyer from Turin before being bought by the Cogno family and completely renovated. Here they resurrected the nearly extinct nascetta grape, which you'll taste, as well as their stellar Barolos. We then return to Alba for dinner on your own.
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Today we head to the village of Barbaresco, on the alluvial banks of the Tanaro River. Here nebbiolo makes a more silky, elegant, perfumed wine, representing the "queen" to Barolo's "king." We'll start with Marchesi di Gresy. Barbaresco's oldest and largest winery in private hands, this modernist winery owns Martinenga, the only cru belonging to just one owner. Here Barbaresco sees some time in barrique.
That stands in contrast to our second winery, the Produttori del Barbaresco, one of Italy's most highly respected cooperatives, which makes benchmark Barbaresco in a traditionalist style. We'll hear how its 55 growers decide when to pick, how to pay, and what to bottle as a cru.
Our third visit is Albino Rocca. Now run by the founder's granddaughters, it represents a typical Barbaresco winery: small production (around 50K bottles) and family-run, with the winery and household sharing one property. Dinner is at an osteria is one of the tiny Barolo villages.
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Today we focus on Barbera, Piedmont's most widely grown grape. Until the 1980s, it was little more than a rustic table wine. But thanks to key innovators, it's been transformed from a farmhouse quaffer to a wine of great character and finesse—another prized plum of Piedmont.
We head north to the hills of Asti, where the Icardi winery has a commanding view of the countryside. At this family-run estate, now in its fourth generation, we'll taste their delectable Nuj Suj Barbera d'Asti cru, along with an array of other piemontese classics. All offer grace and affordability — a winning combination.
Then we head to Castagnolo Lanze, headquarters of La Spinetta. The Rivetti brothers have made succulent Barberas since 1985, but have also pioneered single-vineyard Moscato and added Barolo and Barbaresco to their portfolio, which achieved instant cult status. (In 2001, they also expanded to the Tuscan coast, founding Casanova della Spinetta.)
We return to Alba for some time on your own. You can search for older Barolo vintages in well-stocked wine shops, pick up white truffles and yummy chocolate-hazelnut candies in the gourmet shops, or visit the baroque and medieval churches. Dinner is at the historical birthplace of Barolo, the Marchesi di Barolo winery. It was here that the Marchesa Giulietta Colbert Tancredi produced the very first Barolo. And it's here, in the winery's private dining room, that we'll have our farewell dinner.B, D • Hotel I Castelli
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Each year, the CSCA (Colorado Spirit Coaches Association) honors student spirit leaders with the selection of the All-Colorado Spirit Team. Selection is based on talent, academic excellence, and contributions to the sport of spirit and is considered one of the highest honors given to Spirit Leaders.
2014-2015 All Colorado Spirit Team
Elena D'Angelo – Broomfield HS
Jordan Lind – Chaparral HS
Amanda Merrick – Ponderosa HS
Courtney Niemack – Ponderosa HS
Haley Ruiz – Pueble West HS
Meredith Schley – Mountain Vista HS
Emily Shelpuk – Thunder RIdge HS
Bekah Shull – Faith Christian HS
Kate Trizna – Thunder Ridge HS
Alec Vail – Dakota Ridge HS
Devon Wetteland – Thunder Ridge HS
Rachel Jackson – Chaparral H.S.
Melanie Rufien – Mountain Vista H.S.
Kenzie Kaplan – Chaparral H.S.
Nicolette Hoke – ThunderRidge H.S.
Kate Trizna – ThunderRidge H.S.
Kayla Staebell – ThunderRidge H.S.
Megan Kleinschmidt – Chaparral H.S.
Hope Whitworth – Rock Canyon H.S.
Brooke Thomann – Ponderosa H.S.
Carolyn Oliver – Broomfield H.S.
Catherine Dietrich – Castle View H.S.
Skylar Johnson – Grandview H.S.
Katie Rosencrans – Legacy H.S.
Brooke Ungar – ThunderRidge H.S.
Brittany Chaberlin – ThunderRidge H.S.
Hope Cohen – Northridge H.S.
Hadley Graham – ThunderRidge H.S.
Kennady Bullock – Highlands H.S.
Jordyn Schroeder – Legacy H.S.
Sammy Nevin – Highlands Ranch HS
Emily Reed – Arapahoe HS
Rachel Obering – Mt Vista HS
Erin Gumbiner – Monarch HS
Taylor Lanier – Chaparral HS
Rebecca Harhigh – Thunder Ridge HS
Hayley Dardick – Monarch HS
Abbey Nugent – Highlands Ranch HS
Barbara Dietrick – Castle View HS
Hope Parker – Mountain Vista HS
Tess Brockmeyer – Faith Christian HS
Shelby Hellmer – Thunder Ridge HS/Peak
Claire Mueller – Valor Christian HS
Kelly Runyan – Douglas County HS
Jacob Cid – Douglas County HS
Madalyn Kereszturi – Highlands Ranch HS
Hannah Shelpuk – Thunder Ridge HS
Amanda Minckley – Dakota Ridge HS
Heidi Colton – Central HS/Express AS
Mackenzie Jones – Chaparral HS
Paige Bishop – Mountain Vista HS
Elise Culliton – Regis Jesuit HS
Becky Harhigh – Thunder Ridge HS
Nicole Masciarelli – Chaparral HS
Haley Monica – Eagle Valley HS
Rachel Obering – Mountain Vista HS
Melissa Ptolemy – Regis Jesuit HS
Elizabeth Quinn – Arvada West HS
Emily Sherwood – Mountain Vista HS
Kenna Wilheim – Arapahoe HS
Claire Breslin – Chaparral HS
Jacob Cid – Douglas County HS
Kate Coker – Chaparral HS
Heidi Colton – Central HS/Express AS
Taia Johnson – Grandview HS
Ashley Lewis – Eaglecrest HS
McKayla Merrell – Faith Christian HS
Amanda Mickley – Dakota Ridge HS
Ashlyn Mills – Monarch HS
Rachel Nickell – Rock Canyon HS
Chanel Odell – Ponderosa
Karli Moats – Mountain Vista
Lynsey Colden – Arvada West
Faymie Westmoreland- Thunder Ridge
Deanna Falbo – Arvada West
Elizabeth Johnson – Mountain Vista
Ashley Wiemer – Eagle Valley
Janet Chao – Grandview
Amanda Ross – Rock Canyon
Lexie Twedt – Grandview
Alexandreya Esquibel – Ponderosa
Heidi Colton – Express All-Stars/GJ Central
Whitney Prior – Rock Canyon
Kristen Harrison – Mountain Vista
Megan Mooneyham – ThunderRidge
Courtney Zimmerman – Mountain Vista
Noelle Beaujon – Castle View
Kelsey Lind – Chaparral
Cherie Bess – Arvada West
Kate Coker – Chapparal
Leah Schmeizer – Castle View
Elizabeth Johnson – Mountain Vista
Karli Moats – Mountain Vista
Alexis Gates – Express All-Stars/Fruita Monument
Hayley Harder – Mountain Vista
Natalie Chernow – Cherry Creek
Stephanie Budd – Grandview
Faymie Westmoreland- Thunder Ridge
Lynsey Colden – Arvada West
Jillian Peacher – Grandview
Megan Griewisch – Highlands Ranch
Taylor Barstad – Grandview
Sierra Day – Liberty
John Gargaro – Ralston Valley
Lindsey Keller – Eaglecrest
Heidi Colton – Express All-Stars/GJ Central
Alexa Camps – Chaparral
Katrina Keifer – Arvada West
Arielle Bryson – Mountain Vista
Kelsey Lind – Chaparral
Abbie Daurio – Front Range Christian
Due to not receiving internet waivers, the names of the 2004 All State Winners cannot be published on this website, however, below is a general breakdown of the winners:
CHEER: Winners were selected from Chaparral H.S., Highlands Ranch H.S., Pueblo South H.S., and Delores County H.S. A total of seven cheer athletes are being honored.
DANCE: Winners were selected from Ponderosa H.S., Highlands Ranch H.S., Greeley West H.S., and West Grand H.S. A total of seven dance athletes are being honored.
ALL-STAR: Winners were selected Spirit Express Dance and Cheer Express. A total of three All Star athletes are being honored.


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- 3 cups of pulled all white chicken
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 8oz of sour cream
- 4 oz of milk
- 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers, crumbled
- ¾ of stick of butter – melted
- 2 tblsp of poppy seeds
- Mix the first 4 ingredients together in a casserole dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Spread evenly.
- Mix together the following ingredients in a medium size bowl: Crumbled crackers, melted butter and poppy seeds. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top of the chicken casserole mix.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes until it bubbles and is cooked and heated through.
- Serve hot over white rice or pasta with your favorite vegetable.
For an "Extra Flare": Make upside down poppy pies that are baked in individual oven proof shallow bowls (4 -6" round). Spray with non stick butter spray, then press topping mixture in the bottom of the bowl. Fill with chicken mixture and cover with puff pastry. Give it an egg wash and bake @ 375 until the pastry is lightly golden. Flip upside down onto a serving plate in front of your guests revealing this delicious meal. Serve hot.


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Marine Al Blackman appeals against conviction for killing Afghan
Lawyers for a Royal Marine jailed for life for murdering an injured Taliban insurgent in Helmand in 2011 have told a court his conviction should be quashed.
Former Colour Sgt Al Blackman was found guilty at a court martial in December and sentenced to a minimum of 10 years.
Blackman, 39, of Taunton, Somerset, had his appeal against the verdict and sentence heard at the Court Martial Appeal Court in London.
The result is expected after Easter.
'Manifestly excessive'
Blackman's defence team said they were appealing against his conviction on the grounds that it was unsafe.
This was based on the defence's belief that the military trial system contravenes the European Convention on Human Rights and the possibility that the military panel in the trial might have reached a majority decision.
In their legal argument, Blackman's lawyers compared the Crown Court system, which has a minimum majority of 10 to two, with a military court, where a simple majority of one is accepted.
It was also argued that the sentence handed to Blackman was "manifestly excessive" because aggravating factors were wrongly taken into account, and mitigating factors not given enough weight.
His QC Anthony Berry described a "cocktail of circumstances" that led to him "losing his head" when he shot the wounded Afghan insurgent.
He added that, "despite the fact that this is an extremely unusual case and gives rise to many different reactions from people, including the public", the sentence of 10 years was too long.
At the conclusion of the legal arguments, Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas said the court would "take time to consider" its decision on the appeal.
This is expected after Easter.
Divided opinion
The court martial previously sentenced Blackman to life imprisonment for murder and then had to decide the minimum term he would have to serve before being considered for release on licence.
The judge advocate and seven-man board made up of senior Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel weighed up aggravating and mitigating factors.
These included the fact that Colour Sgt Blackman - known as Marine A during the case - was of previous good character.
The military court reduced the minimum term from 15 years to 10 years. Blackman was also dismissed from the Royal Marines.
BBC defence correspondent Caroline Wyatt said the court martial itself was controversial.
On social media much of the public supported Blackman, according to our correspondent, saying the case should never have come to court and been dealt with differently. It also divided military opinion.
However, the judges will have to decide the appeal on legal arguments alone.
Video of shooting
The former marine's wife Claire has told the BBC he is "no risk to society" and should be released.
Blackman was five months into a six-month tour of Afghanistan with Plymouth-based 42 Commando when he shot the Afghan - who had been seriously injured in an attack by an Apache helicopter - in the chest at close range with a 9mm pistol.
The court martial heard a recording of Blackman saying after the shooting "there you are. Shuffle off this mortal coil. It's nothing you wouldn't do to us".
He was then heard to say to his comrades: "Obviously this doesn't go anywhere, fellas. I just broke the Geneva Convention."
Sentencing Blackman in December, Judge Advocate General Jeff Blackett told him he had disgraced the name of the British armed services and video of the shooting showed he had not been "under any immediate threat" when he fired.
In fixing the minimum jail term, the judge said the court took into account the effect of the arduous six-month tour upon Blackman but said "thousands of other service personnel have experienced the same or similar stresses" and had not acted in the same way.


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