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Move out of the way Luke Cage, Master Chief is stepping back into the spotlight for the next iteration of Halo. The mighty Xbox exclusive shooter franchise will re-focus its next story campaign around its faceless franchise poster boy Master Chief in Halo 6 according to 343 Industries boss Frank O'Connor.
O'Connor, who made headlines recently for claiming Xbox's Project Scorpio console is even "beefier" than he and his dev teams thought, spoke with Games™ magazine in its latest issue about the feedback and learnings of Halo 5.
With a new Xbox console on the way this holiday season and the platform still losing out on the sales front to rival Sony PlayStation 4 while bolstering a much smaller 2017 games lineup, there's still a glimmer of hope that at E3 2017 this June Microsoft will have several big surprise game reveals. If anything should launch alongside "the most powerful console ever made" it should be that platform's killer app in Halo 6, right?
Related: Microsoft Reveals Xbox Scorpio Specs
That'd only be a two-year dev cycle though but if it did, what would be different this time around? Players who stuck with Halo 5: Guardians saw how much work 343 put into the game post-launch, adding in missing features, content and modes all for free, making it so much better, but too late for early adopters and casual gamers who bailed on the boring story or slim offerings of its multiplayer suite at launch. Halo 5 just didn't have the presence of the earlier Halo games and part of the reason is its narrative losing focus, telling half its forgettable story through the eyes of Spartan Jameson Locke, squad leader of Fireteam Osiris, who's mocapped and voiced by Mike Colter, Marvel's like-action Luke Cage himself. Even Nathan Fillion returned to play Edward Buck, a member of that team, but players apparently just want more Chief says O'Connor.
"We took some digs for storytelling in Halo 5, but they were absolutely merited. We very much realized that people wanted Master Chief's story of Halo 5.
We definitely marketed in a way that we hoped was going to bring surprise, but for some fans and certainly fans of Master Chief, it was a huge disappointment because they wanted more Chief.
They loved Blue Team, they liked Osiris, but they wanted Chief. And that has been a big learning. Chief we tend to think of as kind of a vessel for your adventure rather than necessarily this major character in the universe. He's really just your entry into the universe.
But people have become attached to him over the last fifteen years and they've started to sort of fill in the gaps that the character deliberately has for gameplay reasons with a genuine emotional attachment. We certainly underestimated that with Halo 5.
The effect that the character has on his surroundings and 'the fate of the galaxy' has had a resonant effect on fans over the years. It wasn't that surprising to me, but the volume of 'give us more Chief' at the end of Halo 5 was significant and so I think if anything he's slightly more important now than he has ever been, certainly to our franchise. Instead of focusing on bringing new characters into the world and expanding the playable characters we've sort of shifted the focus a little bit to making the world a little bit more realistic and compelling and, I would say, more fun for players who get to inhabit the Chief in the future, pretty much as they demanded.
There's always a call and response element of shipping a game, you have to ship improvements, you have to ship tweaks and you have to ship changes and sometimes you have to walk some of those back.
Doubling down on Master Chief story and the amount of focus on him was probably the easiest learning from Halo 5. That was a really simple thing to absorb and embrace."
Maybe this is all true, but regardless of who took center stage in the latest entry of "Reclaimer Saga" that begin with Halo 4, the enemies and story are all still forgettable. Visually beautiful, but forgettable. The real problem is how Halo 5 despite its polish, was just missing too much at launch in an era when there are so many other sci-fi shooters. There were no Forge, Spartan Ops, and Firefight modes and in the traditional competitive section, all sorts of key modes including King of the Hill and Oddball were missing. Much of this came via free DLC and updates later.
343 Industries is the first-party Halo developer for Microsoft so them taking feedback and continually improving Halo 5: Guardians while also being able to build Halo 6 for Scorpio is exciting. And Xbox needs that and fast! Even looking the big third-party shooters coming this fall, all of them (Star Wars: Battlefront 2, Destiny 2, and Call of Duty: WWII) have some sort of partnership and/or timed exclusivity deal for PlayStation 4.
No pressure, 343.
More: Xbox Desperately Needs Exclusives
Source: Games™ (issue #186) [via Wccftech]


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But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. – Psalms 73:28
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. – Psalms 42:1
Christ never was intended by God to secure men in their unrighteousness, but to save them from it. – William Gurnall
Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens. Psalms 123:1
Peter asked Jesus this question, "how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?" Jesus answers his question in this way, "I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven."Read More
Jesus made a very simple statement that every Christian should grade themselves on.
If ye love me, keep my commandments. – John 14:15 (KJB)Read More
In Hebrews Chapter 5 we are told how Jesus learned obedience "by the things which he suffered". This is how he became "the author of eternal salvation to all them that obey him".Read More
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. – Luke 15:20 (KJB)Read More
If you have stuck with this for the past four weeks, you should have memorized four new passages of scripture. Congratulations! This week is review week.Read More
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. – John 14:6 (KJB)Read More
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The UM Thanksgiving Day Matchup Program provides international students the opportunity to experience first-hand a traditional American holiday and the joy of Thanksgiving Day. This year a total of 81 students participated, being hosted by 18 families from the Coral Gables Campus and 16 families from the Medical Campus.
Barbara A. Wood, Education Librarian hosted Yang Lu, MPH student and Ji Zha, Researcher Pope Life Center.
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Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
President Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA) has not been welcomed with open arms and in a sense has divided the country. On one hand, there are people who support the ACA and believe that our health-care system is broken and this could help fix it. On the other, there are people who believe that they government shouldn't have this much control over the health care industry or our lives.
The issue of who supports the ACA and who doesn't is also drawn along racial and religious lines, according to a recent survey. The poll, conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute days before the Supreme Court made its decision found that "(43 percent) of Americans said that they opposed the Supreme Court overturning the health care law, 35 percent said they were in favor, and around 1-in-5 (21 percent) offered no opinion," writes Robert P. Jones, founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, in the Huffington Post.
The researchers looked at Tea Party members (mostly white) and compared them to Black people (mostly Democrats). They were specific in the survey questions that they asked each political party in regards to race and religion. But when the Public Religion Research Institute factored in race and how that aligns with political affiliation by looking closer at the data, they found that the Tea Party — which is mostly white and Christian — were against the ACA and that most African-Americans — who are mostly Democrats or vote Democratic — supported the ACA.
— 71 percent of the Tea Party were in favor of the Supreme Court opposing the health care law with 57 percent strongly wanting that to happen.
—Yet, 63 percent of African-Americans and 60 percent of Christians of color opposed the Supreme Court overturning the law.
—Despite the ACA's goal of providing 30 million Americans health care, only 25 percent of white evangelical Protestants and 35 percent of the Tea Party say that the health-care reform law will lead to more people with health insurance.
—Fifty-eight percent of African-Americans and 65 percent of Black Protestants say that the legislation will result in higher numbers of insured Americans.
Jones argues that Black and Latino support for the ACA may not be due to just an allegiance to Obama, but may also arise out of personal interest. "According to the 2010 Census, 31 percent of Hispanic Americans and 21 percent of Black Americans were uninsured, compared to only 12 percent of non-Hispanic white Americans," he wrote.
And that reasoning makes sense to a certain extent given that Black Americans bear the brunt of lack of access and poor health in the U.S. According to the White House, 20 percent of all African-Americans did not have a regular doctor, compared to 16 percent of whites; African-Americans are more likely to develop and die of cancer than any other racial or ethnic group; and African-Americans were diagnosed with AIDS at nine times the rate of whites. Also, African-Americans are more likely to use the emergency room as a regular place of care compared to whites and African-Americans are more likely than both their white and Latino counterparts to report delaying or forgoing dental care and prescription drugs.
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The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
"When my teacher asks me a question thinking I'm not paying attention, but I get it right."


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4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. In Oregon, 4-H is found in every county where it provides research-based, non-formal, experiential learning programs for K-12 youth. Youth along with their adult mentors learn about any subject of their choosing. Last year more than 100,000 youth and 6,000 adult volunteers were involved in 4-H activities.
The core goals of the Oregon 4-H Youth Development program are focused in youth/adult leadership, science, engineering, technology, natural resources, health, education, expressive arts, culture, sports, college and workforce preparation/life skills, and outreach to underserved audiences. 4-H programs are delivered in 4-H clubs, after school programs, conferences, day and residential camps, such as the International Summer Camp, known as the "Latino Style Olympic Summer Camp" and other state level activities, and through school enrichment programs.
OSU 4-H county faculty members provide leadership for county and state 4-H programs. They provide educational programs to assist youth in developing appropriate life and technical skills for adulthood, and they provide volunteer and staff training to assist families and communities in developing sound educational programs for youth. At the state level, 4-H Extension specialists collaborate with county faculty to support 4-H educational programs statewide.
Special Focus: 4-H Outreach to Underserved Populations
Since 1997 Oregon 4-H has made a special effort to engage Latino youth. Since 2012, the Outreach Program has expanded to other underserved youth from all different cultural backgrounds. We are working closely with local community leaders, 4-H bilingual/bicultural staff have built relationships with families and developed educational programs that meet the needs and interests of youth and families in a culturally responsive manner. Programs vary widely in content ranging from technology and natural resources to culinary and cultural arts, sports and summer camps.
We know that all families, regardless of their background, respects and values education, and families are anxious for their children to be academically successful. Along with formal K-12 education, youth also need community-based activities that support their knowledge and skill development, reinforce their aspirations for academic achievement, and provide role models for success. They also need to be exposed to the many career opportunities that exist and provided with information on how to prepare for them.
Major 4-H outreach programming for youth is currently conducted in Polk, Marion, Clackamas, Washington, Jackson, Lane, and Benton counties. 4-H faculty and staff are well positioned to work with Oregon State University researchers and programs to design and deliver educational opportunities that will enrich the education of underserved youth and expand the University's impact on underserved audiences.
Project Goals and Objectives
The objectives of the 4-H Outreach to Underserved Populations Program is to increase awareness among children, youth, families, and professionals about the different resources, opportunities, and support available statewide to help them to advance to the next level or help the them achieve their goals and dreams by pursuing postsecondary education through college and financial aid information, through the deliver of cultural responsive and language appropriate after school community-based educational programs and activities.
This year the 4-H Outreach Program will offer four summer camps targeting underserved students in 3-12 grades. Camp #1 will bring 50-75 elementary school students in grades 3-5. Camp #2 will bring 50-75 high school students in grades 9-12. Camp #3 will bring 100 middle school students in grades 6-8. Camp #4 will bring 100 middle school students in grades 6-8 from different cultural backgrounds and the main objective of the program is to explore different career opportunities and learn about each other's culture, traditions, history, music, dances, and customs. The 4-H International Summer Camp is part of a larger effort to engage underserved youth in activities that will help them improve their academic skills, develop leadership skills, learn about career options and opportunities, how to prepare and apply for college, and engage them in healthy physical and cultural activities for student to have fun and learn.
An additional goal of the 4-H Outreach Program is to provide support to 4-H County Educators and Program Assistants to maximize their skills, knowledge, and capacity on how to bring more underserved youth and resources to their 4-H programs and activities.
The broader vision is to create an opportunity for underserve youth to explore continued educational options and guide them to careers through studies at community colleges and universities. Oregon has a high "High School" drop out rate, an unacceptable situation that this project will seek to minimize by encouraging and supporting students to stay in school, get good grades, and pursue a postsecondary education. A study by the Oregon Department of Education in 2002 claims that in Oregon, among the minorities, Hispanics are lagging behind the rest in all of the Oregon Academic Benchmarks as well as in high school completion and college preparation. Involvement in 4-H Latino Outreach Program will expose youth to different environments, introduce new information, provide opportunities for them to learn about postsecondary education and ways to fund it, and engage them in fun and challenging educational activities. Very importantly, the Latino Outreach Program will permit youth to interact with Latino University students and professionals who will serve as role models.
Project Support
The project brings together support from the Oregon 4-H program, the Oregon 4-H Conference & Education Center, the OSU College of Forestry, OSU College of Engineering, OSU College Migrant Assistance Program (CAMP), OSU Office of Financial Aid, Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI), Weyerhaeuser Co., Siuslaw National Forest, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, public organizations like City of Salem and Nuevo Amanecer, public schools, and a group of committed Extension Service faculty and staff. Together we provide a variety of educational workshops and physical activities that will encourage Latino students to advance. Our main focus will be activities related Science, Engineering, Technology, Natural Resources, Health, Education, Expressive Arts, Culture, & Sports. Other activities will address general math and science skills, history, healthy lifestyles, and attending college. The Latino Outreach Program also provides opportunities for students to participate in physical activities including swimming, swinging, canoeing, volleyball, races, soccer, and archery.
In closing "A leader is someone who can take a group of people to a place they don't think they can go" Robert Eaton. Please help us be those leaders for the sake of all our communities. To learn more about some of our programs, visit the 4-H International Summer Camp.
For more information please contact:
Mario A. Magaña, Associate Professor &
OSU Extension 4-H State Outreach Specialist
Oregon State University
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Friendly, qualified and professional English teacher, specialising in free conversation.
Hello, my name is Wendy and I am a CELTA-trained native speaker from the South West of England. I have been teaching English as a Foreign Language for seven years, and have taught students from all over the globe.
My experience has been, for the most part, classroom based - though I also have extensive experience teaching one-to-one. I have taught in the UK (2011-2012), Greece (2012-2013), China (2013), Vietnam (2013-2014) and Ecuador (2015-2016), so I appreciate the way that different cultures produce different learners. We are all individuals, and it's my job to establish what kind of learning styles suit YOU.
I am passionate about teaching, and my knowledge of linguistics and phonology is very strong. I am currently studying at the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth, and will qualify as a Speech and Language Therapist on completion of my degree. This means I am well equipped with exercises and activities to improve your pronunciation, and with it, your fluidity of speech.
I have also taught academic writing to pre-university students, and can help you with your written ability if this is the area that you would like to focus on.
Last year I taught on the TKT (Teacher Knowledge Test) course, and delivered teacher training to non-native English teachers. I have also delivered exam prep courses for the IELTS and FCE exams, so I can help you with these if you like.
My previous students would say that I am incredibly friendly and approachable. If you have a question, I will always have time to answer it (and if you have ten, as a student in one of my classes always seems to, then I will do my best to answer them all!)
I'm really looking forward to meeting you, and I hope to help you along on your journey towards better English!
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I think relaxed, natural conversation is a really great way to improve your fluency. Don't worry if you're shy, I have lots of interesting and engaging topics to share with you!
I am also keen to work on your pronunciation, and I have lots of fun ways to practice this with you.
I am highly experienced and comfortable teaching and reviewing grammer. I am happy to provide feedback both on the spot, and after our lesson.
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Hello Po, Not sure if we have someone from Main toyota office here. I just would like to share something. This is specifically a complaint to Toyota Bacolod Dealership. I have a friend who is having issues with Auto trany in new fortuner. Same po sa mga first units released. Now update just got in TBD and a lot of them is complaining. Since these people are being abuse for the said dealer monopolizing bacolod it self, the said Automatic Trany issue upgrade was then been declared by the owner of TBD for the customer to pay the 26k. Owner of the said dealership don't want to shoulder the said expenses where in this is not the fault of the customers getting a car that comes with an issue. We all hope on getting a reliable car for our daily and family use and just by saying the name "Toyota" is the number 2 of the most reliable cars in the world makes people upset in Bacolod because of the said issue. I suggested my friend to return the car as it is still within the lemon law limit. She is already taking actions as well but we hope toyota in the philippines would know about the said issues.
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"We have been pleased to work with Claire at CK Fitness as part of a Corporate Wellbeing programme for our people at Grant Thornton Milton Keynes. Claire has delivered sessions focussed around Fitness, Nutrition and Stress Management which provided our people with the knowledge and tools to help them consider, and take care of their own wellbeing both inside and outside of the workplace. The programmes have included practical and interactive group sessions, along with information resources that we have been able to share with our wider departments online. Content for our 'Digital Wellbeing' project was developed by Claire in line with our business strategy and our people in mind. We have been extremely happy with the programme and delivery and would not hesitate in recommending CK Fitness for a similar initiative in the future. Feedback has been very positive and we are looking forward to extending delivery of the sessions to other offices in our network in due course" Jo McBride – Business Support, Grant Thornton LLP
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"Claire has an excellent knowledge of effective strategies to achieve optimum health and has a delivery style that engaged with my whole team. Stress is a big problem in our field of work and particularly with senior managers. The workshop was informative at the right level, with lots of participation. Feedback from management was excellent on delivery and content. They now have resources to identify, manage and prevent stress, and solutions or techniques that they will be applying to their personal lives. I am confident my team and the business will benefit from these sessions and I would most certainly work with Claire and CK Fitness in the future – highly recommended!" Brian Brooks – Director, PEP Civil and Structures Ltd
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"As a busy director of a sports event company I know how important it is to be active and to maintain a level of fitness for myself. The demands of running a company, coupled with a sporting injury have meant that my own health and fitness had been neglected for some time. I needed to get back on track with my training, with the aim of reaching a level of fitness to return to racing. Sessions with Claire are varied and challenging, helping me to get the most out of the limited time that I have available to invest in myself. Claire is flexible in her approach to training and continually challenges me with new exercises for strength and conditioning to support the higher intensity exercise. I have seen a vast improvement in my fitness levels and flexibility over a number of regular sessions, and I am making good progress to getting 'race fit' for the New Year" James Shipley – Director, Active Training World
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"Claire has an amazing ability to help guide people towards making healthy improvements to their lives. As a founder of a small startup, often spending weeks at a time on the road, I had somewhat failed to notice the day-to-day toll this puts on the mind and body! During an initial session, Claire was able to draw out of me just how stressed I was; and then laid out a path to how this could change. Additionally and to my astonishment, Claire managed to get me to try a breathing exercise without my brain wandering to the day's agenda. Within a few weeks of working with Claire, I was less stressed, able to concentrate better and importantly I felt much more relaxed. Claire's method of mixing cardio, yoga and breathing exercises were tremendously effective!" Joe Atkinson – Founder and Director, Mine Tech Services
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French animator Kadavre Exquis just sent us another beautiful video he directed for electronic-pop band Equateur. The song, called Cheval Noir, and its video are a continuation of their previous EP Lava—already featured here. Both combined seem like the different levels of a cool video game.
Here's the video for part 1, Lava:
Equateur is a French electronic-pop band based in Paris. You can follow them on Facebook and hear their music on Soundcloud.
This is part of a series in which we are featuring really cool music videoclips. If you are a musician or a director with high quality work, please drop me a line here.


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ET on Your Roof!
As the Earth travels through space in its journey around the sun, it is bombarded with all kinds of material from space. Most of it is obliterated through friction in our atmosphere. Sometimes, this is visible in the form of meteorites and meteors, lighting up the sky. But invisible tiny pieces of space dust make their way through atmosphere and land almost everywhere.
It's likely that micrometeorites are making their way to a roof or pavement or road or a garden near you right now.
An estimated 30,000 tonnes of micrometeorite material hit the atmosphere every year. 10% of this finds its way to the service of the Earth. In a year an area as small as 50 m² will get an average of 50 objects around 0.1mm in size landing on it. This means that your roof has micrometeorites. It means that as you walk around the city you're walking on micrometeorites.
The study of micrometeorites is not new but the study of micrometeorites in urban areas is new.
In his new book, In Search of Stardust, Jon Larsen documents how, over the past 10 years, he has found ways to discover micrometeorites in urban environments, something previous considered impossible.
His book is a beautiful photo essay, with scanning electron microscope (SEM) images and photographs of these tiny pieces of space dust that have landed everywhere.
One of the most difficult things in the search is determining whether a piece of dust is extraterrestrial, is naturally occurring on the Earth or is made by humans. As you can imagine separating tiny pieces of dust into the three categories is no easy task. Larsen not only shows us what the micrometeorites look like, he shows us what the pretenders look like.
Finding the rare space particles in a pile of dust is not easy, and even when you have sifted for size, and sorted for magnetic particles, you still have to look closely at tiny grains to check for welding spheres, asphalt, dust from truck brakes, and even colourful artefacts created in fireworks. These are beautiful in themselves, but must be identified if you are to finally identify a rare micrometeorite.
A micrometeorite my have started its journey billions of years ago, as stars were forming. It may have floated through space joggled by the gravity of stars and planets through the interstellar medium, finally entering our solar system and caught up in the path of the Earth. It enters our atmosphere and is shaped and molded by friction on the last part of its journey through atmosphere. These grains of dust end up being less than half a millimetre in size and can be stunningly beautiful species of glass or metal with nickel or iron on beads attached.
Larson's book is a beautiful odyssey through his discoveries in many parts of the world as he travelled looking for tiny extra terrestrial objects. He picked them out large quantities of dust from rooves and pavements in urban areas.
The book is an easy read and it's not too scientific. There is some geology and microscope terminology, and enough scientific text just enough to get you interested. The book is mostly pictures and the pictures are arranged to show the symetry and diversity of dust. Images of the meteorite specimens are stunning. There are scanning electron microscope images of surfaces and cross sections to shwo you what is on the inside of these long-distance travellers.
There is enough context to explain where they've come from what happened to them as that travelled through the atmosphere. He describes their morphology and the chemical composition, and the beautiful structures that appear on them have after their searing journey through space to the surface of the Earth.
The search for micrometeorite like a treasure. The target is tiny and rare, but it's in your backyard and that's what exciting.
Purchase In Search of Stardust: Amazing Micrometeorites and Their Terrestrial Imposters to purchase the book and see for yourself. Maybe you'll catch is the micrometeorite hunting bug and find some them in your backyard.


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My BMW's Check Engine Light is on, Now What?
The orange glow of the check engine light is unmistakable. Staring at you from under your tach or speedometer, letting you know of trouble ahead. The check engine light is part of your BMW's onboard diagnostic system, which includes numerous other indicators for different systems, including the charging system and brakes. The check engine light is actually a good thing, giving you chance to have a problem resolved before it turns into a bigger headache. While there are many things that can trigger the light, there are several issues that are seen over and over again. Some of the most common check engine light problems in BMWs include the following.
Bad MAF Sensor
The mass air flow sensor monitors incoming air and calculates how much needs to be mixed with the gasoline to ensure a proper running car. If the MAF sensor fails it will cause your vehicle to run rich, using excessive amounts of fuel.
Faulty Oxygen Sensor
The oxygen sensor monitors exhaust for levels of oxygen and then transmits the information to help with the air/fuel mixture. A malfunctioning O2 sensor could end up causing a drop in fuel efficiency by as much as 30 percent.
Fuel Injector Issue
If one or more of the fuel injectors is unable to adequately spray gasoline the light could be triggered. This could be caused by a mechanical issue or even just gunk build up within the injector.
Bad Spark
If the spark plugs are misfiring the light may also come one. This sort of misfire is usually caused by dirty or corroded spark plugs, but it may also be due to a timing issue inside the engine.
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If the check engine light comes on the best thing you can hope for is a loose or broken gas cap. This will tripper the light because the opening will allow gas from the tank to evaporate out of the filler hose, which will be detected by the EVAP system.
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Greece is one of the oldest and most popular wine-producing regions in the world. The earliest evidence of Greek wine has been dated to 6,500 years ago where wine was produced on a household or communal basis. In ancient times, as trade in wine became extensive, it was transported from end to end of the Mediterranean; Greek wine had especially high prestige in Italy under the Roman Empire. In the medieval period, wines exported from Crete, Monemvasia and other Greek ports fetched high prices in northern Europe.
How is wine made?
In theory, wine is made by growing grapes, picking and crushing them, allowing their juices to ferment, and putting the resulting liquid into bottles.
However, for wineries, it's a bit more complex than this.
Vintners have important decisions to make during every step in the wine making process. These decisions can either favorably or unfavorably effect their final product.
Choosing a Vineyard
The location chosen to plant wine grapes is perhaps the most important decision a wine maker has. Climate, weather, topography, and soil composition must be perfect for the vines to be able to produce the grapes and for the grapes to ripen properly.
Deciding When To Harvest
The next most important factor in wine making is choosing the right time to harvest (pick) the grapes.
The grapes must be harvested in peak condition for their particular variety. Several factors will be considered including sugar levels, color and taste.
It's also important for grapes to be picked carefully so they're not bruised or split. Both hand picking and machine harvesting procedures are both used today. Hand picking is the method preferred by many fine wine producers and employed almost exclusively in France.
Preparation And Crushing
Next, the grapes will be separated from their stems and leaves, usually by a special machine. If left in contact with the grapes too long after harvest, stems give off a bitter unwanted taste.
It is at this point that red grapes will be treated differently than white grapes.
White wine grapes are crushed and their juice is separated from their skins.
Most red wines skins will remain with their juice to impart their color, tannins, and flavor to the wine.
This is the essential difference between red wines and white wines. Red wines owe their color and complex textures and flavors to the time their juice remains in contact with their skins.
Fermentation is the process that converts a grape's naturally occurring sugar to alcohol. All wine grapes have some wild yeast present already, but these yeast strains are very unpredictable.
Most wine makers today add specialized cultured yeasts to produce more predictable results. Sugars may also be added.
Fermentation can take place in several types of vessels, depending upon the type of wine being made.
Most often, stainless steel vats are used for white wines and oak barrels, American or French, are used for red wines. The type of fermentation vat or barrel chosen will also give the wine some of it's flavor.
The proper length of time and correct temperature are very important in fermentation.
At some time during the fermentation process or after fermentation, red wine skins are separated from their juice.
Racking – Fining – Filtering
Once the appropriate alcohol content has been reached and fermentation is complete, the yeast and any other particles left behind must be separated from the finished product.
This is done by racking (pumping just the liquid out of the fermenting vat or container, fining (further clarifying the liquid), and filtering if necessary.
Bottling and Aging
The final step in the wine making process is putting the finished liquid into its bottle and labeling it. Some wines will be ready to drink right away. Some (particularly reds) will be aged for a time before they are released to the public.
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Date and Time of Release: 10 May 2010
Date and Time of Incident: 7-9 May 2010
Subject: Round-Up Weekend
The Sonora Police Department had an extremely busy Mother Lode Round-Up Weekend. Below are the statistics for the operational period which began Friday, 7 May 10, at 12:01am and ran to 9 May 10, at Midnight. There was an increase in most areas of arrests during this year's Round-Up festivities.
Offense Number of people arrested
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Four
Public intoxication Six
Domestic Violence Three
Warrant arrests Three
Driving on a suspended driver's license Five
There were also numerous fights during this time period. However, the involved parties didn't want any type of criminal action taken against each other, or the involved parties fled the area prior to the officers' arrival.
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The Bitcoin status in Russia has been unclear ever since bitcoin came out and started gaining in popularity. According to recent reports, it seems like Russia went ahead and blocked one of the largest bitcoin exchanges: BTC-e.
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Before we launch into Summer capsule posts I wanted to give some little shout outs to the absolute winners so far from my Spring capsule. I've picked out four pieces that were all new into my wardrobe this season that have quickly become solid favourites.
Marks & Spencer Khaki Shirt Dress
I've worn this a bunch and it's surprisingly versatile. I've worn with jeans and trainers as a comfortable travelling outfit but I've also worn with heels out to dinner. It something that I find myself reaching for a lot more often than I thought I would. With it being loose and floaty it's great for when you're feeling bit lumpy around the middle.
I'm so happy I found this blazer. I'd shopped around so much for the perfect blazer and this was absolutely it. I've worn it mainly to work to smarten up jeans and t-shirt combos but it's also great for throwing on to go out for dinner. Because it's oversize and boxy it works with trainers and really suits my tomboyish style. I love the Navy blue with beige check running though as it adds a bit more to an outfit then just a plain black one would.
Probably my most worn item at the moment and the most surprising wardrobe hit! To be fair it was quite an impulse purchase. I've never owned anything in such a bright red before and the ruffles were a bit of a punt on a current trend. Ruffles just aren't appealing to me whatsoever when it comes to cotton shirts and blouses but on this sweater I love them. It's so easy to throw on instead of a hoodie to make the difference between a completely casual "sobbing out at home in comfies" look vs appearing like you actually made an effort.
I had hoped that the eye watering £45 I spent on this T-shirt would be justified and luckily I think it has been. It's become a go-to piece mainly because it's sooo soft and comfortable to wear. In fact all three of my breton striped T shirts have been worn loads. Cliche "Mum uniform" alert, oops.
And Other Stories Slip-on Loafers
The first day I wore these was out for lunch with the family and Edward and his cousin both ended up trampling all over my feet and made a giant scuff. I immediately regretted buying them on account of the suede being wildly impractical for someone who spends a lot of time in the company of boisterous 3 year olds. Luckily my Mother in Law came to the rescue with a suede brush (who knew those even existed?!) and some renovating spray and they're as good as new. I didn't think I'd love these as much as I do. They're just perfection.


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make me pretty – the boys room, part 2January 31, 2012
I've finished the boys room! My favorite project is the rug I made from a thick piece of upholstery fabric. I bought 2 yards of the fabric at u-fab and sewed the edges. I put one of those non-slip rug pads underneath and I'm done. But how cool does that rug look? And it cost less than $25!
I also added a shelf for all of the stuffed animals. My kids don't really play with their stuffed animals but they still like having them around so we put them up high where we can see them but they don't make everything seem so cluttered. I got some wood and brackets at Lowe's. You probably already know this but they will cut the wood for you – so awesome! And Jasper picked out the paint color. Light purple is his favorite and it just happens to match the rug!
After that we hung up our artwork and we are done. We got these Warhol cat prints on a recent trip up to DC. Such fun memories every time I look them.
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War is Hell
Those blasted Tikopai are relentless. They destroyed the Starbase Kininuir lastnight and al we could do is watch. Outnumbered 4 to 1 the frantic screams of the people stationed there echoed throughout the ship over the Communication system. We were ordered to protect Starbase Eta at all costs. It pains me to see such a horrific disregard for life, but that is the nature of war. Every Alliance citizen is in an uproar, and all we can tell them is to stay the course. Victory will not come over night, and the tragic loss of life will not go unpunished. We are on the defensive. Our enemies have gathered and allied with the Klinshayans. The Therats care little of the atrocities committed by the Tikopai. We can only hope that reinforcements will arrive soon, and that the new recruits fresh out of the academy are willing and able to make a stand against the cold blooded menace that darkens our doorstep. The Tikopai Queen had the audacity to offer us safe passage if we would abandon the Starbase, but we will never give up. We fear they will return tonight, but we will be ready. Ever vigilant we will hold this ground until we take our last breath.
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So here are the most exciting moments of the day: the pitches.
The nervous but excited participants in line for pitching
It all started with a long line with nervous, but excited entrepreneurs. Some of them didn´t even prepare their pitch, but they were pretty good doing it spontaneously. Out of 36 pitches only 11 were chosen and now the different groups are developing their ideas into businesses. And the eleven choosen ideas are…. tan tan tan taaaaannn:
Participants voting for their favorit ideas
- App where you can compare treatmens and prices from distinct dentists.
- Club where people can expand taste and knowledge from breweries.
- com. Exchanging tasks app.
- Rent a tool. App where you can search for tools.
- Team work force. Platform to connect unemployed/students/graduates and entrepreneurs/small companies.
- Skill Swap. Exchanging skills between startups.
- Language app. Helps to learn a new language in a simple but interactive way.
- Low cost 3D printing. High customized manufacturing goods.
- Homemade take away. Get homemade take away food from your living area at a low cost price via an app.
- Exchange services/products. Shared economy between people through an app where there is no money involved.
- Gifts worldwide. Send a gift to your family or friends abroad through an app.
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Scientific Name: Pelargonium fulgidum hybrid (P. x ignescens)
Common Name: Scarlet Unique Geranium
Description: Tender perennial, grown as houseplant; brilliant vermilion-red flowers with a black center; soft green, aromatic foliage
Size: Grows upright into a 2 to 3 foot open and spreading plant
Cultural Information: Prefers full sun and rich, somewhat heavy, well-drained soil; easily propagated from cuttings in late winter or early spring of plants carried over indoors
USDA Zones: 10 and above
Historical Notes: This species was imported from southern and western Africa into Britain by 1723. Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon included the species, as "Celandine-leaved Geranium," in the list of greenhouse plants in his 1806 The American Gardener's Calendar.1 The variety — Scarlet Unique or Old Scarlet Unique — is a hybrid of garden origin documented in cultivation by 1812.
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- Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants.
- 1. Bernard McMahon, The American Gardener's Calendar, 1806 (Charlottesville: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, 1997), 618. See also pp. 83, 160, 355, 419, and 444.


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Now while distance talk may prevail on this site, this article is dedicated mainly to the sprints with some few recaps of the distance events. Also, this is a focus on the girl's side. With apologies, there is limited discussion of field events.
Thursday, May 10th, 2007 proved to be further confirmation of the excellent athleticism and talent within the Montgomery County public school system. On this blazing, treacherous day, with the sun's scorching rays draining the life out of everyone, those talented athletes demonstrated that the sun's heat was nothing like the heat they were going to bring to the track. From 4:30 to about 10:30, athletes brought their best to the show-off meet. There were record-dropping times that took athletes to another level. There were upsets that hurt some people in the MocoRunning audience prediction competition. There were victories that could never smell so sweet. But lastly, there was the indication that Moco could do some BIG damage at the state meet against the powerhouses such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Westlake, just to name a few.
According to the MocoRunning poll, 42% of the "general audience" voted for Kathyrn Wolf to win the 100 meter dash. While she ran a very excellent time in both the prelims and finals, 12.27 and 12.13 respectively, it was Ashley DeCruise who stripped her from that title. Decruise, with a quick start and arms moving the speed of a bullet, ran sub-12 FAT in both the prelims and finals, 11.97 and 11.90 respectively, pulling out of the rest of the field for a clear victory. Her time is one of the best 100's in years and is a big improvement from the winning 100 meter time from last year, 12.78.
Unfortunately, a surprising false start from Patrick Pinchinat halted RM's attempt in taking a 100-meter double. Apparently, there was some dissent towards the starter, who people thought was holding the starts too long, but nevertheless, nobody false started after that point. Einstein's Salifu Cham soared to victory, coming into the finals with the fastest qualifying time and leaving the county championship with the fastest FAT time in the county with 10.98. Needless to say, 42% and 48% of the general audience were dismayed with the way things went down. But, that's track.
As the heat persisted, the meet continued with the 100/110 hurdles. Audrey Gariepy-Bougi didn't fail to bring the hype as she broke the county record in the prelims, only to break it again in the finals with a time of 14.05. From start to finish, Gariepy-Bougi left the field behind in regular fashion.
On the boys side however, the race was not as clear cut. RM's Tyler Jackson, who just recently came back from a hamstring injury, and G-burg's Donnie Mahone, had the closest race of the meet, running the exact same time, 14.86. You could hear the G-burg coach yelling at the top of the hill by the finish line to see the photo finish picture. If he did see the finish, one could only imagine the look on his face to see that Jackson won the race.
Pinchinat made up for his FS in the 100m with an excellent time in the 21.93. Personally, I thought Brendan Etzel, who donned a fresh short cut, would walk everybody down on the straightaway, but no. Pinchinat ran with vengeance as people looked at the clock and then to each other asking, "Did he really just run a 20?" Obviously not, but his time was good enough. Wolf had no trouble winning the 200m, comfortably sailing to the finish line in 25.27 with Alissa Jewell coming from behind to run 25.74.
After coming from a very excellent indoor season in the 4x800, Whitman's dominance was not as strong as it used to be. Morgane Gay put a hurtin' on everybody else during her leg, but Churchill was nearby on the second and third leg, even coming in first in the final straightaway before handing off to the anchor. Churchill's anchor held the lead for almost 200m as Leslie Morrison caught up and ran on her back, but the Morrison pulled away and brought home the victory. For a squad made up of only underclassmen, Whitman still proved to be the best.
My heart dropped at the possibility of RM girls beating the 4x200 record set by Einstein in 1988, but they were just that damn fast. By the second leg there wasn't any mistake of who was going to win the race (if hand-offs went smoothly). It didn't make any sense to see a gap so big at the finish line. Clearly, RM was going to stack their relays to go for all records possible, but they came up just a little short, still running an excellent time of 1:42.12 (the record is STILL 1:41.70). However, RM boys did succeed in running a new county record, 1:29.07, with talks about Etzel doing a 20-something split.
Never has the 400m been so deep on the girls side as 11 girls (yes, 11) went under the one minute barrier. Wolf did a repeat of the Viking Invitational, where she beat Leslie Morrison 56.63 to 57.51. Coming off the final turn, almost all the girls in the final heat were side-by side, but Wolf showed her strength and speed and pulled away. There is no mistake who the new emerging county star is. So many runners have improved and Moco will definitely represent in the 400m at the state meet.
Unlike at the Indoor County Championships, where junior Will Zahorodny from Damascus surprisingly won the 500m in a slow heat, at this meet, he convincingly won the 400m, going sub-50 (49.60), to take the title. Louis Varella from Blair also ran an excellent time, 49.94, making it the first time in years that more than one male has gone sub-50.
I have to take a break from the sprints, or else Audrey's wins wouldn't be as spectacular. By this time, it was dark and cool, and the girls' high jump was still going. Rather, Audrey was still going. The crowd watched her attempt 5-8. She cleared. They watched her attempt 5-8.5. She cleared. Then 5-9, which was Toni Aluko's record. She cleared. But when she attempted 5-9.5 , it seemed like the whole world was watching, as silence took over. I don't know if it was her second or third attempt, but she missed. Audrey walked back to her mark (which was on the field, might I add.) She did her pre-jump routine with the bending of the knees and the rocking of the feet. She ran towards the bar, jumped over, and hit the mat. And the bar was still up. Audrey threw her hands up, realizing that she cleared 5-9.5. The crowd stood to applaud her accomplishment. I closed my eyes to blink and when I opened them I asked, "Where'd she go?"
The gun is shot and the 300-meter hurdle race begins. After 2 heats, the final section prepares, and my question is answered. In less than 5 minutes, Audrey is in another race. She breaks another record with hit hurdles and poor form, running 44.57. But the height of her athleticism doesn't end here. She also broke the county record for the triple jump, doing 38-00.00 feet late into the night after heats of hurdles, and numerous flights of jumps (the jumps took so long since only one pit was being used).
Jose Lopez won the 300 hurdles in a decisive victory, 39.70, even with some stuttering towards the hurdles. Donnie Mahone takes another second place finish.
The 800m was rather interesting for both sides. Ashlyn Sinclair put the pressure on Leslie Morrison, and it seemed like Morrison might have another defeat. But with the 800m being her specialty, she didn't let that happen and pulled away in the final 100m to run a record setting 2:15.99. But kudos to Sinclair for that gutsy run.
Speculation has circulated about Chris Moen and his recent performances but he showed up for the 800m and ran an excellent race. He was much fresher than the rest of the field, but considering his past performances, Moen's 1:56.81 illustrated that he's still in the game. The race was close all the way to the finish line; 7 guys went sub-2:00 and the top 5 finishes were below 1:58. This will most certainly be an excellent race for Moco at the state meet, which is in 2 weeks.
The 4x1 was a disappointment for some and sweet victory for others. Neither the RM girls nor boys successfully completed their race due to poor hand-offs, leading to a G-burg victory on both sides. G-burg girls ran an excellent time of 48.88, improving progressively since the beginning of the season and putting G-burg back on the map. While G-Burg boys weren't able to break the record set by their school back in 2003, they continued the legacy, winning in 43.59. Coming off the turn, Magruder was set to win, but the anchor pulled up and reached for his hamstring, leading to a G-burg double.
The final running event of the meet came at about 10:30 p.m., and by that time everybody was drained and ready to go home. RM girls had already run 3:57 at Penn Relays, so it looked like they could break the county record of 3:59.50, set by Watkins Mill in 2005. But RM fell short yet again, running 4:00.79 for another clear victory. Looks like it might be a while until that record is broken.
As for the guys race, similar to the Penn Relays, RM had an excellent finish by anchor Jon Ryan (however, he maintained the lead the whole time in this race). Varella from Blair and Paint Branch closed the gap by the 200m meter mark but going into the final 150m, Ryan pulled into another gear and no one was going to catch him, leading his team to 3:23.70 victory.
4 points. After 18 events scored, it was 4 points that separated RM from G-Burg. It was 4 points that led to a victory for RM, after most people thought G-burg had it in the bag. This is why I love track. Anything can happen. A false start here, a bad hand-off there, and the race becomes wide open. (This actually applies to all sports). Regardless of who won, on Thursday, May 10th, 2007, Montgomery County illustrated its growth and depth in the sprints, distance, and field events', showing the rest of the state that Moco has some contenders for state titles in all areas. Oh yeah, Churchill girls won the meet (but really, that was predictable).
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"Salmon - From birth to departure." - The first entry in our series on "Sake" (or Salmon in English).
Although southern Japan has switched into their cooler clothes, here in Hokkaido we've just barely broken into the warm season.
In forests and rivers across the island, birds and bugs are buzzing about ready to take full advantage of the hot summer season.
If you happen to take a closer look at the rivers you'll notice that they are preparing for summer in their own way.
Salmon ("Sake" in Japanese) born in the winter months have grown significantly and are now ready to set out on their own.
But just how have they spent their time in the river between birth and their departure for the ocean?
Well today I'd like to give you a glimpse of the life of a young salmon between the winter and early spring periods!
During February, when the river is covered in ice, many of the creatures in the area are busy hibernating. It is during this chilled silence that the many baby salmon spring into life.
Still just larval fish, they quickly seek out a warm patch of spring water to rest in.
While sitting in the safety of their warm water patch, the fish consume nutrients left in their stomachs by their parents. They will spend about 60 days slowly growing.
In early April many of the creatures that have been hibernating for the winter begin to wake up.
Our young fish finally have the energy to emerge from the bottom of the riverbed and search out their own food. While dining on bug larvae the fish begin to group together and make their way upstream.
At first glance it may look like a peaceful group, but don't be fooled. Competition for food and for territory is fierce and those who don't get enough to eat will end up dying before very long.
Late April.
The young salmon have grown to about five centimeters in length and their bodies have turned a silvery color. Even though they are still small they set off on their long journey to the ocean.
The thaw in early May.
As they make their way upstream the fish stop occasionally for a rest in the hot sun, causing them to drift downstream while they rest.
Their time spent lazing in the sun gives the river a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
For many waterfowl and larger fish, the small salmon look like a tasty meal, and indeed the little fish face many dangers.
When the fish sense danger they use fallen logs or other small spaces as hiding places, if they can make it through all these trials they will eventually reach the ocean.
After entering the ocean the fish spend time growing up along the coast, finding larger food there.
In the summer they leave Japan and migrate out into the Pacific Ocean, returning to their birth place only after three to five years have passed.
After spending time in the rough seas, the salmon eventually grow to the imposing size of 70 centimeters before returning home. They no longer resemble the cute little fish they once were in any way.
Once they return home in the fall they get to work on spawning and fertilizing eggs. That, however, is another ordeal with many challenges which we will cover in another article. So until then, if you happen to pass a river, try to spot the young salmon on their way to the ocean!
(Hokkaido Likers Writer - Kosuna Shizuko)
Photographs and ecological commentary by Misawa Katsuya.


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Since we are going to be camping at one of our favorite places in the world,
I decided to release my next kit a little early. Eagle's Peak now claims they have Wi-Fi but I'm not counting my chickens! We're leaving Monday and we we'll be back Friday afternoon. So if you don't hear from me all week you'll know that there was no Wi-Fi on the mountain!
Well here is my next release..... it's called "No Strings Attached"
It was really fun to work on so I hope you like it!
and a made a little freebie Add-on to go with it
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Make sure to stop by Linda & Lisa's Blogs to pick up the goodies that they left for you!
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In 2014, he was identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association® and the world's most influential leadership expert by Business Insider and Inc. magazine. For six years, Maxwell has been voted the top leadership professional on LeadershipGurus.net.
Called America's top leadership authority, Maxwell received the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network in 2014.
As the founder of the John Maxwell Company, the John Maxwell Team, and EQUIP, he has trained more than 5 million leaders in nearly every country of the world. Each year, Maxwell speaks to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world's top business leaders."
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Prior to Trend Hunter, Jeremy grew a $1 billion portfolio for a bank, and today, over 400 brands, billionaires and CEOs seek him to reinvent their management, strategy, and culture of innovation to better adapt to time periods of rapid change. He's even helped NASA prototype the Journey to Mars!
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For most university students, exam season is in full force and I'm sure a lot of you that are going through this period are feeling the pressure. I most certainly am and with 5 exams, I feel like my whole life is revolving around revision. I have just had my second exam and don't have an exam until Tuesday now so I am giving myself a bit of a break; catching up with you lot and watching some tv.
Whilst in the university toilets yesterday I saw a couple of quotes that inspired me to make this post. I think mental health is really important and it is something a lot of people neglect when it comes to their education. I believe in doing your best and working hard for your grades, but your brain needs a rest at times. I know people that go to the library from early morning until late at night and I personally don't think it is healthy.
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose thought over another
Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between 2 deep breaths
I hope this helps some of you feeling the same as me! Whether it be revision, work or the general stresses of life; just remember you're not alone and you WILL survive!
Note: Whilst actually posting this, I have finished my exams and feel so FREE! You will get through it! Take lots of little breaks and still do the things you love! It will be over soon and you can do whatever you want!


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Guatemala: Efraín Ríos Montt convicted of genocide
On May 11, Guatemala's former dictator Efraín Rios Montt was sentenced to 80 years in prison for genocide and crimes against humanity. Montt was declared responsible for the massacre of 1,771 Mayan Indians from the Ixil-people, while being the country's military leader between 1982-1983.
The intent: Eradicate the Ixil population
"The court is convinced that the intent was to eradicate the Ixil population," said Judge Jazmin Barrios during the hour-long presentation that was the basis for the verdict.
More about the genocide: The Mayan people Ixil in the Quiche region in northern Guatemala were subjected to severe persecution during the Guatemalan civil war through rape, torture and murder. 90 percent of the villages in the area were attacked indiscriminately and were burnt down by the army during the 17 months when Efraín Ríos Montt was the head of state in Guatemala.
Historic verdict
The verdict is historic and a major breakthrough for human rights in the region. Although the negotiations were delayed and temporarily postponed due to Montt's lawyers tried to overturn the trial with continual appeals on procedural details, it is the first time that a head of state has been declared guilty of genocide by a domestic court. Earlier genocide trials have only been carried out by international courts. Rios Montt was sentenced to 50 years in prison for genocide and 30 years in prison for crimes against humanity. Montt's former intelligence chief, Mauricio Rodriguez Sanchez, who also faced charges, was declared not guilty.
AJR and CALDH influential in the process
Diakonia's partner organizations CALDH, who has been assisting the plaintiffs during the legal counsel, and the family compound AJR have been driving forces to ensure that justice will be done in the court case. Together with other organizations, they have worked for many years for the truth to come out and for the survivors to be compensated for what they have been through."It is a historic judgment, the evidence is rigorous and it became a conviction for the former head of state," says Héctor Reyes from CALDH, in a comment to the newspaper Prensa Libre after the announcement from the court. In the magazine, he also describes the happiness that he now sees in the victims and their relatives."They brought forward their cause, demanded justice and that's what they have achieved," concludes Reyes, who represented the plaintiffs. CALDH is one of Guatemala's most prominent human rights organizations.
Denies the allegations
The now 86-year-old former general Efraín Ríos Montt denied the charges and said he neither ordered or had any knowledge of the massacres that took place during his time in power. He will most likely try to reverse the decision with reference to his age.


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How to Paint Flowers Using Oil Paint
A lot of artists have always been pleased with the subject of floral arrangement and vibrant colors as their main subjects. Flowers oil paintings can be used as decorative feature to complement the internal decor of the living room because of its vibrant colors which add a hint of elegance to the whole room. This article will take an in depth look on how to paint flowers using oil paint. The method is not hard as it seems, it only require a hint of patience and a whole lot of planning to get that superb result. For the demonstration, you can use water lily as they are easily available and they are also quite attractive to the eyes.
The things that you will require in learning how to paint flowers include charcoal pencil, canvas, spray fixative, turpentine, oil paint set, Linseed oil, paint thinner, dammar spray varnish, bristle brushes, paint thinner and painters' palette. The first thing to do is to draw the shape of the flowers on the canvas that you have prepared using a charcoal pencil. You should not use ordinary pencil because it is made of graphite and it will end up seeping in to the paint. After completing the drawing, use a spray that you had earlier on collected to ensure that the sketch firmly fixates on the canvas. The spray also seals the drawings on the canvas surface.
The second thing that you have to do is lay out the paint that is on the tube on to the palette which you will use to paint. It ought to be noted that you will use the mixtures of ultramine blue, Alizarine Crimson and also color orange for the dark shades. In this stage you will be using ivory black for the darker shades. Next is to start laying the darker shades using the colors using a painter that has been mixed with turpentine. You need to mix turpentine so as to ensure that the paint flows in smoothly. Painting with turpentine in this case is usually referred to as under painting. You start with the darker shades so that the brighter shades will be painted in later using the painting brushes that are soft and which have mixed with the tubed paint and linseed oil.
Next is to allow the under painting to dry in for a while until it feels tacky to touch. You should let the paint dry in overnight and then clean the bristle with a paint followed by soap and hot water for rinsing thoroughly. After that, you should lay out the paint that is in the tubes in the colors that you want. Ensure that it is the bright colors so as to give bright highlights. After that, start laying in the bright colors using a mixture of paint and linseed while smoothing it over using the smooth paint brush. Lastly, add in the colors for background field and allow some more days for the paint to set.
You can see from the above that learning how to paint flowers using oil paint is rather easy and can be done by anybody. When the paint has dried up, you can coat it with a Dasmar spray and then add to your frame.
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From The New York Times:
A Pentagon report that voiced concerns about China's buildup of land- and sea-based ballistic missiles "misleads international opinion" and tries to spread false fears of a China threat, Chinese state news media said Sunday.
A sharply worded commentary in The People's Daily, the main newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, said the Defense Department's annual report to Congress on China's military capacity had exaggerated the extent and sophistication of China's military modernization.
"The report pays no attention to the actual state of affairs, and in a premeditated fashion exaggerates the so-called Chinese military threat," it said. [Full Text]
See also Chinese media blast Pentagon report by Chris Buckley.


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Date: October 17, 2008
More than two dozen people have put themselves forward to be volunteers after the 'People for You' scheme was launched in Tetbury, Fairford and Lechlade earlier this month.
The full text of this article is now available on the CotswoldNews.com site here.
Dozens sign up for Cotswold 'People for You' scheme


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Although Evo is just made out of wire and wood, I'm afraid of how much emotional investment I have in her. I think when you play an instrument long enough it becomes an extension of yourself in ways that run deeper than anyone may understand but you. It moulds and shapes to your body and style or you mould and shape to it. It is the tool an artist uses to express his or her deepest emotional expressions and secrets. For me, Evo has been the voice of my heart and has seen the depth of my most depressed emotional frames of mind to my most euphoric moments of joy and divine love, and she usually gets the brunt of it all. I have cried, screamed, prayed and bled through that instrument, and like I said, although she is only wire and wood, there is an emotional investment in her. I'm afraid at how much I love her but I know that she is only on loan to me for a short time and will one day be dust. But for now, there's still quite a bit we have to say together.
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I grew up listening to Led Zeppelin and progressive rock - that background has always given me a penchant for the more conceptual side of rock music.
I make music to push my own buttons. I've always been driven by an addiction to create sounds that are unique, not better than what other people do, just different.
The most important thing in my life is trying to achieve some sort of spiritual balance because everything flows from that. When I'm looking back on my life when I'm 70, I want to be proud of the contributions I've made to society, not just in terms of music, but socially too. That's what drives me these days.