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Here has never been a dearth of trend styles to pick from when choosing clothes that are fashionable for your own infant girl to wear. In reality, layouts that are exceptional can change in very brief amounts of time. Interest has been chosen by parents in picking brands that ensure not only excellent layouts but with top quality at the same time and designer infant girl clothing.
This occasionally can become quite confusing although there continues to be a surge of many stylish brands in the marketplace that offer you lots of options. The responsibility then lies on how well you pick the brand. It's then important that you're alert to these variables before shopping.
To begin with, you must have a notion of what matches best for the infant girl when it comes to materials, colors and styles and fits. Various brands offer different types of infant girl clothing, and that's why you've got to understand what you actually desire. You always have the option to mix up ensembles that are fashionable and amass as numerous designer infant girls clothing as needed. Understand these products of each brand and purchase the best ones offered. The easiest and handiest way to do this will be to shop on sites for designer clothing.
The best method to begin in choosing the clothes that are perfect for the sweet pea would be to select materials giving her a comfort level that is high. Your infant has really sensitive skin, so pick the brand of infant girl clothing that'll not give her rashes and other skin discomforts. Safety and your child's health must always be a top priority.
With that in your mind, it'd be easier that you choose fashionable baby girl clothing for each season. For instance, you're able to pick various small clothing as they're most comfortable made from soft Pima cotton for those hot summer season.
Cotton dress fabrics are the comfiest during the summer and springtime months. Whereas silk and satin infant girl dresses are largely used for special occasions. Be sure to add a cunning pair of a matching hair bow and socks to finish the appearance.
Designer infant girl clothing ranges a soft cotton gown with hand embroidery, from a sweet smocked bishop style dress to some amazing ensemble with rhinestones and ruffles. As this really is the softest cotton accessible soft Pima cotton is frequently used in high-end newborn layettes, Layettes comprise gowns, footed pajamas, kimono two piece sets, blankets, bibs and beanie hats. Baby footed pajamas are offered in buttons and snaps and are detailed in hand embroidery.
When purchasing their layettes parents will go to great lengths to ensure their sweet pea has nothing but the best. Accessories for example crochet hats with blossoms that are enormous make a fantastic addition to any ensemble and have become fashionable. These hats are great for those first few photographs.
Whatever is your fashion that is individual, have fun and love shopping for ideal brands for your own little sweet pea.


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Only two days left to take advantage of the FaithWriters conference Early Bird discount. If you're on the fence about attending, posted below are the titles of the combined sessions and the workshops you can choose from this year. The trouble will be deciding which ones to attend!
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That was really cool, only the name might be a bit lame (I like the new one better). It was a bit slow, but lovely all the same! Cool font and nice effects!
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Well this has been fun, and it's obviously been on the road for it's maiden voyage. Probably a few things yet to do. (never did install the heating system, not sure my son wants to camp in the cold...) I'll go back to the first few posts and see what I can do there to make a more coherent and easy to follow build progress.
I don't mind comments/questions or other random thoughts from here on out, as I have the first several to do with as I please.


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Do you find regular hotels too boring? Would you rather check into another kind of accommodation? Then you're going to love my article, as I've found you a couple of extraordinary places to stay! In the following five hotels, you can just sleep outside under the starry night sky! Who needs boring hotel beds when you can sleep outside in the midst of nature?!
Amangiri Resort, Utah
The Amangiri Resort in the US State of Utah is an absolute paradise for nature lovers. The hotel complex lies within an impressive rocky territory, offering a breathtaking backdrop! This means that the complex could easily be part of the countryside, as it merges perfectly with nature! Whoever checks in here has the choice between different suites, which all offer a fantastic view of the surrounding area. The ultimate highlight is however the standalone bed outside the hotel, which guarantees an unforgettable night. The so-called Sky Lounge does indeed cost slightly more than the normal suites, but hey, it's a one-off thing ;)
Loisaba Star Beds, Kenya
As the name reveals, a pretty special overnight stay awaits those who stay at Loisaba Star Beds. There are no rooms here per se, but instead eight roofed platforms with a bed, each one raised up by stilts! Through the standalone beds, guests have a perfect view of the phenominal scenery and the Uaso Nyiro River – It's fricking awesome! What's better than sleeping within a nature reserve? There's no way you could get any closer to nature!
Null Stern Hotel, Switzerland
It's not only in distant lands that you can find extraordinary places to stay, but also next door in Switzerland. The recently opened Null Stern Hotel in Safiental offers its guests a bed between meadows, mountains and fields – here you really become one with nature and the two of you can enjoy a couple of hours of romance. To make sure you're cared for, there's even a 24 hour butler service – what a luxury! So if you're looking for a couple of unforgettable nights, you've come to the right place :)
Nkwichi Lodge, Mozambique
Those who chose to stay in the Nkwichi Lodge by the Malawi Sea will probably never forget it! The breathtaking complex doesn't only offer 8 private beaches and luxury cottages, but also a Star Bed with a view of the Malawi Sea. Whilst this indulgence is, in all honesty, not exactly cheap, it must be worth it for the location, right? When looking at views such as these, even I become speechless!
Kagga Kamma Private Nature Reserve, South Africa
In the Kagga Kamma Private Nature Reserve, close to Kapstadt, nature freaks definitely get their money's worth. Here you can sleep in so-called Open Air Rooms located directly at the foot of the sandstone rock formations. From your suite, you have a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside and you can just enjoy the natural element. Whether anyone actually wants to sleep in front of such a fantastic view is still up for debate :)
These beds under the open sky really knock me off my socks! Why hang about in boring hotel rooms when there's so many amazing places to stay like these? These star beds are definitely going on my bucket list!
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Note: This description focuses on the use of navigation to guide IS fixation. For detailed considerations of IS screw insertion, (safe channels, reduction etc.), please refer to the descriptions of the conventional IS screw techniques.
In most hospitals real time information regarding the exact position of instruments within bone and soft tissues is achieved using image intensifier fluoroscopy. This technique requires significant radiation exposure and is time consuming.
The aim of intraoperative navigation is to achieve the same while minimizing the radiation exposure.
Intraoperative navigation as presented in this text provides information on screw entry point and trajectory relative to the sacrum. It does not provide information about pelvic alignment and reduction.
System components
The navigation system consists of the following three components.
- Computer unit with monitor
- Infrared camera (tracking unit)
- Infrared-emitting trackers attached to the surgical site, surgical instruments and the C-arm
For accurate navigation, it is essential that the trackers are rigidly fixed to the instrument or bone segment being tracked.
By attaching trackers to the C-arm and the iliac crest, their relative spatial position can be triangulated with the tracking camera.
This triangulation permits images to be recorded (inlet, outlet, lateral, and AP view) in the computer unit together with the exact location of the imaged structures in space.
Trackers attached to the drill sleeve allow the infrared camera to continuously feed the computer unit with its exact location and orientation in space.
The computer unit integrates the virtual image of the tracked instrument into the on screen X-ray.
As the tracked components (pelvic ring and drill sleeve) move relative to each other (left), the computer unit will display on screen (right) how the drill sleeve (pink) and trajectory (green) move relative to the patients anatomy on X-rays in all views simultaneously (here only two views are show).
At regular intervals throughout the procedures a C-arm image is acquired to verify that the location of the actual guide correlates to the virtual guide wire.
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When intraoperative computerized navigation is used, it is essential to the accuracy of the procedure that the reduced segments of the pelvic ring do not move relative to each other during the procedure. Any movement will lead to inaccurate orientation of instrumentation.
To achieve this, a table mounted skeletal pelvic fixation frame can be used. This combines external fixators with reduction possibilities in all 3 dimensions.
Such a frame will not be required for a minimally displaced stable SI disruption.
For open book (external rotation) fractures, it is advisable to fix both feet together in internal rotation, which usually produces a significant improvement of external rotation deformity, at least for type B injuries.
If acceptable reduction cannot be achieved by a closed technique, an open reduction technique should be performed.
Correction of internal and external rotation
For internal and external rotation of the hemi pelvis, Schanz screws can be inserted in the supra acetabular area and/or ala. These are then used as joy sticks until reduction is achieved. The Schanz pins are held in place either manually or by attachment to an external frame (as an external fixator) until fixation is completed.
Correction of minor lateral displacement
If only a compression of the joint is necessary, a ball spike can be used through a separate incision to reduce the SI joint.
If acceptable reduction cannot be achieved by a closed technique, an open reduction should be performed.
Correction of SI dislocation with associated disruption of the symphysis
If SI dislocation is associated with disruption of the symphysis, open reduction with temporary fixation of the symphysis is performed first.
This will partially reduce the SI joint.
If only a small widening of the SI joint remains in AP view with no vertical or horizontal displacement (inlet and outlet view in good position),then the iliosacral screw will compress the joint and complete the reduction.
Correction of vertical displacement
Correction of vertical displacement may be challenging to achieve.
In cases of vertical displacement where the contralateral hemipelvis is intact, the patient can be placed on a radiolucent traction table. Traction is applied until correct reduction can be seen on AP outlet and inlet projections. The traction is then maintained until fixation is completed.
Temporary fixation
When reduction is completed, it needs to be secured to ensure accuracy of the computerized navigation.
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The reference frame is attached to the iliac crest and the pelvic ring is registered in inlet, outlet, lateral, and AP view with the registered C-arm.
The drill sleeve is registered and will be tracked throughout the procedure.
Correct patient registration is confirmed by placing a registered pointer onto an anatomical landmark of the pelvic ring. If the virtual pointer is not pointing to the corresponding landmark in the on-screen X-ray, the registration is incorrect and will need to be repeated.
Landmarks for stab incision
The virtual trajectory line originating from the tracked drill sleeve is used to determine the location of the stab incision.
After the stab incision is made, the drill sleeve is inserted down to the ilium.
The position of the drill sleeve (pink) is adjusted until the virtual beam (green), which represents the guidewire, has an optimal entry point on the ilium and direction into the sacral vertebra (S1 or S2).
A safe zone for the screw insertion should be available.
The correct screw length and width can now be determined based on the virtual trajectory. The screw should reach well into the sacral vertebral body.
The guide wire is now inserted through the drill sleeve.
A C-arm image is recorded to validate that the virtual guide wire trajectory correlates to the actual guide wire direction.
If the validation fails, the equipment should be checked and the procedure restarted with new registration.
The screw is then inserted over the guide wire and the guide wire removed.


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Visiting the Supreme Court
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Closed on public holidays .
Supreme Court hearing
Visitors are welcome to view hearings at the Supreme Court. See upcoming cases.
Self-guided tours
For visitors wanting to do a self-guided tour there is a brochure available in the foyer of the Supreme Court. Visitors can view a short audio visual presentation in the foyer that explains the design features of the building and the work of the Supreme Court. The courtroom can be viewed through the observation window.
Guided tours
Guided tours of the Supreme Court and the adjoining Old High Court building are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tours must be booked in advance and are subject to the work of the court and use of the Old High Court building. The tours are free and are limited to 35 in each group. The tour takes 1 hour. For school groups we offer educational tours which take 1 ½ hours.
|To check on availability email tour guide
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Score: Trinity College 16, Dean College 0
Records: Trinity College (13-2), Dean College (5-12)
Location: DiBenedetto Field, Hartford, Conn.
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM
Geoff Stillman and Alex Rodriguez each had two hits and three RBI and regional power Trinity College extended their winning streak to ten games with a 16-0 win over Dean College in non-league baseball action on Tuesday afternoon.
The Bantams wasted little time getting on the board as they pushed five runs across in the first off of Bulldog starter Tyler McAloon (Berkley, Mass.) highlighted by a two-run double by Ben Reinisch.
After Trinity scored a single run in the second, Dean held them off the board until the sixth when they scored six runs – five of which came on a two-run homerun by Rodriguez and three-run blast from Stillman.
The Bulldogs were only able to cobble together six hits – two of them off of the bat of Brian Hadden (Newburyport, Mass.).
Dean used seven pitchers, with McAloon taking the loss, while the Bantams got five innings from starter Jimmy Fahey.
Dean is off until Saturday when they host Mitchell College in an NECC doubleheader slated to begin at 12:00 PM.


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I'm posting this while on a train to New York City to see my parents for one last 24 hours before they move to Australia.
Kelly's talked a little bit about this, and I have alluded to it. We've talked about the act of cleaning out our childhood home, about the piles and piles of things that we've accumulated and dispersed back into the world. There's been a healthy dose of anxiety permeating this summer, one that has to do with jobs (or lack thereof), money, traveling. There's something too, in that now our parents are leaving us for once, rather than the other way around. But, for me, it all basically comes down to one essential truth.
Now I have to be a real adult.
Many of you are going to say (or have already said during conversations to this effect in recent months) that I already am a real adult. I pay my bills and my rent. I vote. I buy my own alcohol. I got my own health insurance (THANKS OBAMA). And to a certain degree, you would be right. I do all of those things. I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself.
But I've always been highly aware of the safety net. There's always been a car in the country for me to drive. My parents, beloved and generous people they are, send me packages of cookies and buy me wine when they come to visit. (They buy me groceries and razors and deodorant too, but the wine is the important part). They are always there for me to pick up the phone and say "I don't know how to cook this" or "Should I go to Seattle or not?" When we go on long car trips, and we get to gas stations, my dad still gives me money for snacks. He still helps me rent Uhauls for carting my stuff up the coast. My parents came up here to help me move my bed, my window air conditioning unit, my dresser.
This isn't to say that I won't be able to talk to my parents frequently, to ask questions, to borrow money if for some reason my budgetary calculations turn out to be wildly off. This isn't to say that they won't be there for me. Because I know they will always be there for me. It's an immutable fact that they've proven over and over and over again. Like gravity.
And it isn't that there aren't tons of people left in the good old US of A that can help out when we need it. Kelly and I have an enormously wonderful network of loved ones who have offered to do many of the things above, to host us for holidays, to be surrogate parents in the case of emergency or escape.
But I don't think any of us can deny that something's about to change. My safety net, while still safe and supportive, isn't going to be quite the same anymore. It's going to be further away. Its going to eat vegemite. I can't just go home anymore.
Part of me thinks this is a good thing. I've been wonderfully privileged to have the parents I have, but its probably time to buy my own groceries in bulk, to rent my own cars, to figure out by trial and error how exactly you're supposed to cook a pot roast. Whether or not I should go to Seattle. What kind of stress my bank account can really take. But there's a part of me too that is going to miss viciously the enveloping kindness and ease of my home, the way I feel settled there in a way I feel nowhere else in the world.
Perhaps that's the part of being a real adult that's really getting to me. For so long I haven't needed to make a home elsewhere. I've had such a wonderful one sitting there waiting for me when I need it, or even when I just want it.
I don't know how to carve out my own space in the world. I've never had to do that. But I guess I'm about to find out.


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- Undertaking pre-assessment work that may be required prior to a specialist clinical assessment and supporting access to a specialist clinical assessment;
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- Sleep programme – a five-week parenting course for parents of children who have comorbidities of neuro developmental concerns.
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The Badlands GaurdianPosted: May 24, 2010 Filed under: geography, phenomenon, unsolved Leave a comment
Jim Morrison predicts the futurePosted: May 22, 2010 Filed under: art 1 Comment
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Intro to Sacred GeometryPosted: May 11, 2010 Filed under: geometry 1 Comment
Here's a link to an Intro by Charles Gilchrist. He has tons of videos about Sacred Geometry and he does artwork using the patterns too.
And some others…
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Interesting read on the psychadelic experience by Alan WattsPosted: May 4, 2010 Filed under: life, spirituality Leave a comment
My Coca-Cola Essay published by McGraw-HillPosted: May 3, 2010 Filed under: society 8 Comments
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Soft drinks are some of the most popular drinks chosen by consumers year after year yet the average consumer is not even told what these beverages contain. Everyone knows about the copious amounts of caffeine and sugar present, but very few know about the neurotoxins and carcinogens found in recent analysis of the carbonated drinks. Trace amounts of benzene found in Indian Coca-Cola has sparked lawsuits against Coke, and it is spreading across the globe. People in the USA and Canada are both suing Coca-Cola over the same issues. Some of the studies show appalling results.
A recent Indian study has found many ingredients that need explanation and attention. The study has shown us what the Coca-Cola Company doesn't want us to know. In August 2006, a study by the Centre for Science and Environment, a research group in New Delhi, brings up the issue of pesticide contamination. The study shows that 11 Coca-Cola brand soft drinks sold in India contained trace amounts of a variety of neurotoxins and human carcinogens. Lindane, Chlorpyrifos, and Heptachlor were some of the common pesticides found, and all the values surpass safe limits of allowable pesticides in soft drinks (Sharma, A694). The amounts of each pesticide found in the sodas vary: an average of 5.37 ppb for Lindane, 4.71 ppb for Chlorpyrifos, and a whopping 71% of the samples contained an average of 0.41 ppb of heptachlor (Sharma, A694). The 'safe' limit for soft drinks, proposed by the Bureau of Indian Standards in 2005, one 0.1 ppb for individual pesticides and 0.5 ppb of total pesticides in any given soft drink (Sharma, A694). The numbers are horrifying.
These hidden ingredients can cause serious health problems over time. The toxicity of the ingredients can cause adverse effects on a person's overall health, and could lead to the development of cancers and brain damage. Rolf U. Halden, cofounder of the Johns Hopkins Center for Water and Health, notes, "Although the levels of pesticide residues reported [in the CSE] study are unlikely to cause immediate harm to consumers, chronic effects following long-term exposure may occur" (Sharma, A694). With an average of 22.1 times the standard allowed for pesticide contamination (Huilgol, 89), the Coca-Cola Company claims they are under attack by lawyers who just want to line their pockets (Quaid). This belief of a current controversy about colas stems from the fact that the pesticide contents are higher than certain recommended standards, but the pesticides themselves aren't yet scientifically linked to cancer or brain damage directly. For now, the Coca-Cola Company is safe behind a curtain of ignorance; this is about to change.
A recent Lymphoma Foundation study has demonstrated a correlation between pesticides and Lymphoma in children. Both maternal and paternal exposure also increased the chances of cancer in the offspring. It is also believed that an unprecedented increase in breast cancer of 60% in New Zealand and the USA can be partially explained by the increased permeation of pesticides in the environment (Huilgol, 89). Now that we can see the toxic properties of Coca-Cola, as well as the effects of continual consumption, what can be done? Is anybody doing anything about this? The answer is yes.
Around the world many are taking action against the soda-pop giant demanding explanation, regulation and a complete list of all the ingredients, toxic or non-toxic, on all beverage containers. As of now, it seems that soft drinks are the only beverage not required to have labels with full ingredients (Huilgol, 89). The consumer is blind to the plethora of hidden poisons not included on the labels. Many are fed up.
With the knowledge of what's inside Coca-Cola, along with accurate and specific labels, we can further regulate the carcinogenic, and neurotoxic ingredients throughout the globe. More and more, as time passes, the Coca-Cola Company's specious argument about greedy lawyers lining their pockets is being dismissed. Countries such as India, and Canada, and states such as Kansas, Massachusetts, and New Jersey have federal cases, as well as state court lawsuits in Florida and California. In the end, I believe it is the individual government's fault for not investigating a product that is so widely sold and consumed. In my own personal experiences, I have noticed if you don't know what's in something, you probably shouldn't drink it.
Works Cited
Chou, K.-H., and Bell, L.N. "Caffeine Content of Pre-packaged National-Brand and Private-Label Carbonated Beverages". Journal of Food Science: 72: (2007). C337-C342. MEDLINE. EBSCO. Web. 17 February, 2010.
Huilgol, Nagraj G. "Cola, controversies and carcinogenisis." Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics. 2.3 (2006): 89. MEDLINE. EBSCO. Web. 17 February, 2010.
Quaid, Libby. "Coca-Cola sued over benzene fear." Winnipeg Free Press (MB). 26 August, 2006: B11. Canadian Reference Centre. EBSCO. Web. 17 February, 2010.
Seow, W.K., and Thong, K.M. "Erosive effects of common beverages on extracted premolar teeth". Australian Dental Journal. 50: (3): 173-178. 2005. MEDLINE. EBSCO. Web. 17 February, 2010.
Sharma, Dinesh C. "Pop Toxicology?" Environmental Health Perspectives 114.12 (2006): A694. Health Source – Consumer Edition. EBSCO. Web. 17th February, 2010.


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This post have been updated. Have a look at the improved post: Getting Blogger to host your photo for the profile, header, etc.
If you want to have a photo for your blogspot profile, you will have to host your photo on the web with a photo hosting service like photobucket . This will involve registering for an account. If you register for a free account, you have to log into photobucket at least once every three months, otherwise the account will be deleted. Even if you register for a paid account, you will have to keep your subscription. This is a work around to get your profile photo hosted by Blogger. Upload the photo into an empty post specially created for this purpose. If you don't want to have the post in your current blog, you can always create a special blog for this purpose, or post it to the current blog and resave it as draft after you have obtained the url for the photo. After you have posted the photo, go to that post on the web and click on the photo. This will take you to the page on the web where the photo is hosted. Copy the url from the address bar. Sign into Dashboard, click the EDIT PROFILE button on the top right hand of the page. Scroll down and look for the place to enter your photo url (see screenshot above). Paste it there and you are done. This idea came from Taz Kwok.
Update 27 March 2007: Things have changed with the introduction of New Blogger. Now if you delete the photo, it will be gone from the Web. Also, if you click on the picture to the page displaying only the photo, you can't use the URL in the address bar of that page as before. You will have to click VIEW in the menu bar, then select PAGE SOURCE to get the source code. You will have to search for the real URL of the photo from the source code. For a fuller description, go to Testing uploading of profile photo in the New Blogger (formerly Blogger Beta and Getting New Blogger (formerly beta) to host your photo for the profile, sidebar, etc. (click "BACK" button to get back to this page).
Publishing a Blog with Blogger: Visual QuickProject Guide
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how do i post a photo on my blog title bar where my blogs name is written?ReplyDelete
When i click your link peter, "How do I post a photo to my title bar," I can't get it to work sir.ReplyDelete
Has something to do with changing the date. Here is the link again:ReplyDelete
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Things have changed with the introduction of New Blogger. I should have updated this post earlier. Thanks to your comment, I now have done that. Refer to the update (in red) at the bottom of the post.
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>>> Please contact me to view and order the original prints of these and other Flight MH17 designs. Reprints as shown are available in the usual manner. Shortly after the shooting down of Flight MH17 over the war zone in the Ukraine, I was moved to make several spontaneous designs. I had nothing in mind. I was simply digitally playing with geometric forms and colors. I wasn't even playing with digital textures. Nor was I consciously focusing on Flight MH17. The intensity spanned several days. Well into playing, I became aware that the designs were surely being influenced by the flight MH17 event. I simply continued to let myself "go with the flow". I did not use any photos of airplanes, etc. - even though several designs of the series suggest an airplane wing. I did incorporate a stencil of a hand in one of these digital designs. I will be glad to donate ALL of the profits from the non-commissioned artworks from this gallery to an official charitable organization recognized by the Netherlands on behalf of all the victims. I have uploaded only some of the original designs of the MH17 Series. Please contact me for details involving any designs of the Flight MH17 series. COMMISSIONS: Please contact me to agree on unique, one-of-a-kind MIXED MEDIA sculptures using any of the designs purchased from this galley in a solid wood, metal, or acrylic format at a reduced, custom, unlisted digital price as a starting point. At a minimum, the completed mixed media handmade size will measure approximately 14 in x 16 in x 3 in and will involve cutting or otherwise altering the digital portion of the constructed artwork. With deep gratitude, In-Wonder, Artist
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Halitosis An Overview
No one wants to have bad breath. Halitosis may interfere with your social life and can affect your professional life and personal life, as well. Bad breath in the morning may be nothing to cause concern, but chronic halitosis could be a sign of a more advanced dental health concern. If regular oral hygiene does not wash away the smell, you should visit our Plano dentist office for an oral health exam.
What Causes Bad Breath?
Bad breath can be caused by poor personal oral hygiene, infected gums, tooth decay and a buildup of bacteria on the tongue or in the mouth. Even an upset stomach can lead to halitosis, or bad breath. People who don't brush and floss at least a couple of times a day can have bad breath.
The most common cause of bad breath is excess bacteria in the mouth that hardened or imbedded itself and cannot be removed by a toothbrush or floss. The bacteria in the mouth can build up from particle of food that is not removed with brushing or flossing. This bacteria can cause tooth decay and gum disease and become imbedded in your tongue skin or surface that constitute your taste buds. The bacteria on your roots, under your fillings and old dental work or under your gums engages in a metabolic process that releases sulphur compounded gases. This is the odor we smell causing the most common type of halitosis.
Less common is bad breath as a result of postnasal drip caused by allergies, normally in the sinus. The final type is from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric contents expelled from the stomach and into the mouth, usually at night. Whatever the reason, we can diagnose the cause and provide solutions.


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At a time when Londoners are faced with ever increasing rents in often sub-par housing, the Docklands Settlement Scheme in Rotherhithe demonstrates the positive impact the EU can have of the everyday lives of local people.
It is one of several projects across the UK, half of which are being built in London, that is benefiting from £400m of loans from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Today, I visited the scheme with Neil Coyle, Labour's parliamentary candidate for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, Mark Williams, Cabinet Member for Regeneration for Labour-led Southwark Council and Labour's Housing Spokesperson on the London Assembly, Tom Copley AM.
The recently completed development includes five new sustainable, energy efficient social housing units, four shared-ownership properties and eighteen private properties constructed to level 4 or higher standards, alongside an excellent community centre and sports facilities for the local community.
I'm delighted that the EIB is providing such a tangible example of the positive effect membership of the European Union brings not only to the country as a whole, but to individual communities as well.
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Breast Cancer Home > Breast Cancer Information
Information on Breast Cancer TreatmentWomen with breast cancer have many treatment options available to them. These breast cancer treatments include:
- Surgery (see Breast Cancer Surgery)
- Radiation therapy (see Breast Cancer Radiation)
- Chemotherapy (see Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer)
- Hormone therapy (see Breast Cancer Hormone Treatment)
- Biological therapy (see Biological Therapy for Breast Cancer).
Many women receive more than one type of treatment for breast cancer, and the choice of breast cancer treatment depends mainly on the stage of breast cancer (see Breast Cancer Treatment by Stage).
Some of these treatments are considered primary, where the purpose is to remove the tumor. Others are considered adjuvant therapy, which is treatment given to kill any tumor cells that may have spread and increase the chances for a breast cancer cure (see Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer).
Your doctor can describe your breast cancer treatment choices and the expected results. Then you and your doctor can work together to develop a breast cancer treatment plan that reflects your medical needs and personal values.
Prognosis InformationMost women who are treated for early breast cancer go on to live healthy, active lives. You may have more choices of breast cancer treatment if your breast cancer is found early.
Breast cancer treatments have changed over time. Today, many women who are diagnosed with breast cancer do not have to lose a breast. Because there are improved ways to treat breast cancer, it is more important than ever for you to learn all you can. Working with your team of medical specialists, you can play a key role in choosing the treatment that is best for you.
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There are good and bad things about going to a traditional school and going to online schools. You should talk about each with your friends and family so that you can make a decision that is right for you. You also should listen to what they have to say so that you can easily find out how well the school works for you.
If your intention is to invest in furniture that you plan to keep for a while, do not go for designs that are fads. You could always place accessories inside a room that are fun and modern and coordinate well with classic pieces.
Place a small wall mirror just above your side table or shelves, where you keep your candle-holders. The reflections of the burning candle will add an extra emphasis to your home interior design.
No matter what, as long as it comes from the heart, this Interior Design tool, as any artwork, will be rewarding. Are you willing to take the risk? It would be safe to follow trends, to imitate what you see in magazines. You will not fail: those are professionals; they do interior design tool for a living. Follow their advice; even hire one if you want, but then, where is your real reward? You'll hear from your friends: "Wow! This is great!" But is this really for you? To do so is to ruin your own talent.
Any professional will tell you that lighting should come from a variety of sources within any and every space. Like this, you have the power to choose how much light you want or how dim you may want it to be. Obviously, if you have a task to complete, you turn on more of these lights.
It is true, that there is a craft associated with physical books which can make them works of art despite the content – but here we are talking about a separate form of artistic endeavor that will be lost to the digital book reader. Of that there is no doubt. But it is also clear that a time will come when this sort of bookmaking craft will be rare – and that purchasers of well-made physical books will do so as investments and read them (if they dare) with white cotton gloves on.
After the interior of your home is staged properly and is ready to sell, it's time to market it. Either you or a photographer can take pictures of your home so that you can market it online and via newspapers. You want clear, clean, and crisp pictures of your home.
Interior design is something that we use. Unfortunately, most of us are not educated in this field. So, most of us will end up with design disasters, unless we have a natural talent or hire a professional. So, it's a very important part of life. The way we decorate our homes has something to do with who we are as people. It is in essence, a part of our personalities.


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Where's Constance? Photos from a Private Prom
So a lot of the kids from Itawamba Agricultural High '10 seem to have gone to the same prom this weekend, judging by their public Facebook pages, captured here by an intrepid sleuth. Cassandra Lee Maier wrote on March 29 that she was
sick and tired of the damn prom being cancelled. what the hell happened this time??
but on Saturday she posted a smiley icon saying that she had an awesome time at the prom, and that
it was so pretty
Danthon Huddleston was really happy.
Had soooooo much fun lastnight thank you; all the parents whoade lastnight possible and a might to remember thank you. Seniors our year is back on track!!! 🙂
had so much fun last night………never knew I could dance that much :)…. BEST EVER!!!!
On a photo from Angie Byrd Sherrer's Facebook page where she posted pictures of her daughter Holly dancing at the private no-gays prom (Mrs Sherrer has since made her page private), student Mckenzie Mina King posted this:
bahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. haha. waittt, i still dont think im finished laughing….hahahahaha.i just love youuuuuuuu.
Fulton not only displayed rank homophobia, it raised the bar of evil by sending learning-disabled students to the fake prom, clearly labeling them "others."


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REBIRTH SUPERMAN's New Status Quo - Being a SUPER-DAD
When DC relaunches its Superman title in June, Peter Tomasi and Pat Gleason are giving readers a view of the hero that they've probably never seen before — through the eyes of his son.
Writing the father-son dynamic is something Tomasi and Gleason know well, having won acclaim for a similar approach when they were working on the "New 52" Batman and Robin. They'll bring those same sensibilities to this book, but with two very different characters.
Spinning out of the events of DC Universe: Rebirth #1, Superman will star a Superman who is married to Lois Lane and has a super-powered son named Jonathan Kent. He became this world's primary Superman after the Clark Kent from DC's "New 52" universe died in May's Superman #52, also written by Tomasi.
Following up on our interview with Tomasi about "New 52" Superman's death — and how Superman: Rebirth #1 will deal with whether the character is expected to come back anytime soon — Newsarama sat down with Gleason and Tomasi to talk about the new Superman title, how the Eradicator gets a facelift for the title, and what it feels like to return to the father-son dynamic in a whole new way.
Newsarama: Peter and Pat, your first storyline is called "Son of Superman." How much of a role does Superboy play in the new title?
Patrick Gleason: Quite a bit. But it's also a place for new readers to come on board and be re-introduced to Superman. And having his son there is actually a good way for us to go look at Superman, because through his eyes, through Jon's eyes, a new reader can look at Superman from a new angle.
That's how I've been looking at Jon's role in the book.
The first arc is about Superman stepping into this new life and this new role, and his family going along with him, and what that does to them, and how they see him. And Superman is still figuring out how he's supposed to fit into the world while at the same time taking care of his family.
Peter Tomasi: What Pat and I loved doing on Batman and Robin, we want to do it here, with Superman and Jonathan, but explore the father-son dynamic from a whole different angle, because Bruce and Clark are very different people. And Damian and Jonathan are incredibly different characters.
So we've got a story that's right in our wheelhouse now, to explore the father-son relationship for this first arc.
And as Pat said, we're really playing with it from the eyes of a child, looking up at a father, who is someone he loves, but at the same time is a superhero, is an incredibly powerful being. And we'll be showing how Jonathan deals with that.
Working with Pat on the writing side with this now and also seeing the images coming through, it's amazing, the bond that you see with the way he draws these characters — the emotion in the faces and the way they interact with each other, the whole family. And having Lois there as the mother now is a whole new dynamic we didn't have in Batman and Robin, unless you count Alfred. [Laughs.]
But it's just really great, for us, to keep exploring that angle, especially because we both have kids. And they're such different characters than Batman and Robin, it's really a nice way to flip a page and deal with characters so different, as Clark and Jonathan and Lois, and we're going to go down some real cool different avenues with it.
Gleason: We're having a lot of fun getting to know these characters through the story, especially Jon. Putting, like, the small touches in there to kind of help us relate to him. And like I said, it's really key to how we see Superman.
When you think about Superman, and how he's bigger than life and trustworthy — you look up to him like a kid. It's a great way to do a Superman comic.
Nrama: Yeah, reading the first issue, it struck me how natural it felt for Superman to be someone's dad — he already almost feels that way. It's striking, and very different from the way Batman came across as a father. With Superman, it feels much more natural. With Batman, not so much.
Tomasi: Right! And that's where a lot of conflict came from. But with Clark and Jonathan, in the story coming up — the first arc — there are a lot of questions, there's still a lot of conflict about what do you allow a boy to be involved with? What do you allow yourself as a father to be involved with, in regards to safety and concerns and secrecy and privacy, and how it affects not just you, but your family?
It's the big difference, obviously, between somebody who's single and somebody who's married with children. And it's very cool to get to explore that and see how Superman deals with it. And also to see Jonathan dealing with it from another perspective.
Gleason: It's one thing to stand up for the right thing, and it's another thing to teach your kid to stand up for the right thing. It's harder. They see through, they know the truth, they're there all the time. They ask hard questions. And it makes you examine your own self. I know as a father, I think about that all the time, about what our kids will think of us, and how we always have this little person watching.
For Superman, you would think that would come easily or naturally, but part of what we're exploring is that although he's not technically human, he actually is human like us. Being a dad isn't a superpower. He's a dad just like everybody else. He's trying to figure this out, just like anybody else.
Whether you've had a dad or been a father, you can probably understand or relate.
That's another reason I like doing this type of Superman story, because you can look at him from multiple angles. A kid can pick this up and enjoy it, parents could pick it up and enjoy it, and just anyone who enjoys Superman could pick it up and enjoy it.
That's another thing we talk about too — that Superman is for everyone. We want a story that anyone can pick up and give to their friends or the family — to anyone who likes reading a good comic book.
Nrama: OK, but with Batman and Robin there was plenty of action. Still true here?
Tomasi: Oh yeah! It's a Superman story with some really big, crazy, insane action stuff. Its Superman battling like Superman does, but it's really fun to have someone like Jonathan in the mix of that with his father. And watching Pat draw these great action sequences at the same time we're exploring their relationship is a lot of fun.
It's a balance between character and massive set pieces.
Nrama: And one of those set pieces is the Eradicator?
Tomasi: Yes. Our first villain out of the gate is the Eradicator. We've tried to build the Eradicator now into a 21st Century villain. We're taking the template of the Eradicator but twisting it in a way that adds an incredible threat to Jonathan. And with Jonathan in danger, it puts Superman in a whole different mind-space.
I think we really came up with some great stuff playing with Eradicator. And the way Pat's been drawing the character has been great. It's fun to see Clark and Jonathan and Lois too in the midst of a hell of a lot of kinetic, high-octane action stuff while they're fending off someone as powerful as the Eradicator.
Gleason: It's really crazy what they're going to be going through.
Nrama: There are a lot of "Super" titles coming out with Rebirth — Supersons, New Super-Man, Action Comics, Supergirl, Superwoman. What sets this apart from other comic books, but especially from Action Comics? Is it the presence of Jonathan?
Tomasi: No, no. Not at all. The book is called Superman. And Superman is first and foremost a Superman book. Yes, we have Jonathan and Lois in there, and we're having fun with that trinity, so to speak, while a book like Action won't be. And this first arc will be dealing with Jonathan and his father.
But I think the best way to look at this is, when we were on the Bat-books, and we were on Batman and Robin, each of those Bat-books had a different feel and each had an organic storyline that fit into the bigger universe yet really stood alone. Right now, that's how we're looking at the Superman line. Each book has something else to offer readers, so they get this big tapestry — it's all Superman related.
But there will be some nice threads that will be running through all the books here and there, and we're planning some nice continuity moments so people will see that it's all part of the same world. We're really taking great pains to make sure it feels like we're all on the same page. And I've been reading all the scripts, and there are some great things coming up in all the Superman books.


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The ambition of the Dutch National Police (KLPD) is to realize a nation-wide sensor network that collects data on a vast scale both in the physical world and online. For its predictive policing ambition the KLPD received a nomination for the annual Big Brother Awards.
The aim of the sensor network is to greatly expand the police's observation capabilities. With the aid of algorithms to process the data, the network would be used for four types of observation:
- identifying people and objects;
- recognizing relationships between two or more people;
- recognizing unusual behavior and;
- intercepting communications.
Those are all procedures central to police work. The first three are probably practiced by police officers every day. However, today's limited resources force the police to focus on a small group of people: people suspected of having committed a crime. A nation-wide sensor network would remove that limitation and enable the police to observe everybody. Always.
Although such a network will have quite an impact on society, the KLPD did not see fit to share its ambition with the public. The vision described above was formulated in an internal document in 2011 [Dutch] but was not publicly known until it was leaked earlier this year.
Big Brother Awards
The Big Brother Awards (BBA) go to those who "have excelled in the violation of privacy". BBA ceremonies are held in many countries including Germany, Finland and Austria. The Dutch edition is organized annually by Bits of Freedom, a digital rights organization. Competition for the BBA is murderous these days but planning an all-pervading snooping apparatus and being secret about it, gets you a spot with the final three.
The KLPD had to forgo the audience award, but it did receive the jury award. Jury member and journalist Bart de Koning said about predictive policing: "placing this method at the core of their practice, the police targets unusual behavior instead of criminal behavior. Either you walk in line or you fall victim to police scrutiny. If a civilian deviates from the norm he becomes suspect and becomes an at-risk citizen" De Koning based that remark on the work of criminologist Marc Schuilenburg.
De Koning then presented the Chief of Police of Amsterdam Pieter-Jaap Aalsberg with the BBA trophy. Aalsberg received a big applause from the audience for showing up to collect the prize. In his acceptance speech he said he was genuinely happy with the prize because he believed transparency and a public debate about predictive policing are necessary in a democracy.
"But", he continued, "there are dilemma's. What if we can predict domestic abuse of children? Do we want to use the methodology for that? These are questions I struggle with as a policeman. I too am convinced that a society with maximal crime prevention is one that has a minimum of freedom. On the other hand, a society that does not take care of the most vulnerable of its members isn't a worthy democracy."
Aalsberg recalled the film Minority Report in which a police officer is tasked with preventing murders by arresting killers before the deed is done. When the officer is predicted to become a murderer himzelf, he starts to doubt whether predictive policing is such a good idea. Aalsberg pointed out the police is still very far removed from a Minority Report level of predictive policing. At the moment the Amsterdam police is using data analyses to identify area's with an increased risk of burglaries. Sending out extra patrols to those areas has reduced break-ins with 20%, he said.
But the authors of the KLPD vision document do seem to have taken their cue from Minority Report. The authors state that the sensor network could be used to "predict occurrences in the near future" which would enable cops to "take action proactively".
De Koning ended with the closing words that predictive policing is dependent on profiling. He recalled the case of Robert McDaniel from Chicago who was visited by a police commander to tell him he was being watched and better not commit any crimes. It turned out he was considered a risk and had been placed on a 'heat list', despite the fact he had committed no crime. Being a black man in a bad neighborhood an algorithm had spewed out his name. "It is really scary that someone who has done nothing wrong is labeled like that", said De Koning. "You run the risk such harassment will push him over the edge because the label prevents him from getting a job."
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Regular meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. as needed in the Township Building, 1200 Carsonia Avenue.
Board Members:
Thomas Watcke | Shana Rose | Homer Williams | Joel Reber | Kimberly Alarcon
Corrine Crupi Zana, Secretary
Planning commissions or planning departments may be created by townships. At the direction of the board of supervisors, the planning commission may be given the responsibility to prepare a comprehensive plan for the township, to prepare and make recommendations on an official map and to prepare land use control ordinances including zoning ordinances and subdivision and land development ordinances. In addition, it may be required to prepare building and housing codes and environmental studies and to recommend capital improvements programs for the township. Planning commissions can be very useful as a way for citizens to make their views known on growth, planning and the direction the township is taking. With the planning commission receiving and evaluating input on these topics, citizens are able to have more discussion time on topics that concern them. Meanwhile, meetings of the board of supervisors can remain the forum where decisions are made based on the citizen input received by the planning commission.The Township Planning Commission reviews all plans for the subdivision or development of land within the corporate limits of the Township of Lower Alsace.
Meetings scheduled as needed, and are held in the Township Building, 1200 Carsonia Avenue.
Board Members:
Timothy Heffner | D. Michael Rhodes | Timothy Waldman | Clifford DeFrees | Vacancy
Meetings scheduled as needed, and are held in the Township Building, 1200 Carsonia Avenue.
Board Members:
Michael Farrara | Charles Snyder | John Eisenhard | Frank S. Piehl, Alternate
Any township which has enacted a zoning ordinance must appoint a zoning hearing board. The board is established to hear appeals on the validity of the zoning ordinance or map or any decision of the zoning officer. In addition, the board has the power to grant variances and special exceptions to the ordinance. The zoning hearing board is either a three-member or five-member quasi-judicial board consisting of residents of the municipality who may hold no other elected or appointed position. The zoning hearing board must appoint its own solicitor to assist in its deliberations, written decisions and appeals. The municipal solicitor may not be the zoning hearing board solicitor since the opinions and decisions of the zoning hearing board may differ from the views of the supervisors. The supervisors may, just as any affected citizen, appeal a decision of the zoning hearing board to the courts.


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God, for his power, justice, mercy, & kingdom, is only worthy to be trusted.
Verse 5 ... Happy is he that hath the God of Ja'cob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Psalm 144:15 ... (The psalmist prayeth for grace & deliverance from enemies.) Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose GOD is the LORD.
Psalm 146:6 ... Which made heaven, & earth, the sea, & all that therein is: which keepeth trust for ever:
Genesis 1:1 ... IN the beginning God created the heaven & earth.
Psalm 146:7 ... Which executeth judgment for the oppressed:
Psalm 103:6 ... (An exhortation to bless God for his mercy,) The LORD executeth righteousness & judgment for the oppressed:
Psalm 146:7 ... which giveth food to the hungry.
Psalm 107:9 ... (Their deliverance represented under various aspects of his providence over men.) For he satisfieth the longing soul, & filleth the hungry soul with the goodness.
Psalm 146:7 ... The LORD looseth the prisoners:
Psalm 68:6 ... (An exhortation to praise God for his mercies,) God setteth the solitary (in a house) families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
Psalm 146:8 ... The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind:
Matthew 9:30 ... (Jesus giveth sight to two blind men;) And their eyes were opened; & Jesus straitly charged them, saying, see that no man know it.
Psalm 146:8 ... the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous.
Psalm 145:14 ... (The psalmist praiseth God for his saving mercy.) The LORD upholdeth all that fall, & raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Psalm 146:9 ... The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless & widow:
Deuteronomy 10:18 ... (An exhortation to obedience.) He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless & widow, & loveth the stranger, in giving him food & raiment.
Psalm 146:9 ... but the way of the wicked he turned upside down.
Psalm 147:6 ... (The psalmist exhorted to praise God for his care of the church, his power, his goodness, his mercy;) The LORD lifted up the meek: he casteth the wicked down down to the ground.
Psalm 146:10 ... The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zi'on unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.
Exodus 15:18 (Moses song.) The LORD shall reign for ever & ever.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN


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Dulcé Sloan presents Jackie Cruz with the Impact Award at the Shorty Social Good Awards
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Precision Strategies & March For Our Lives wins Best Use of Short Form Video
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Words for Brendan Tevlin
Written by Michaela Tevlin
"If the world were to stop spinning at this very moment, could you honestly say you are satisfied with what you have accomplished in your life? I couldn't.
How could I? I haven't traveled the world, swam with sharks, or gone skydiving; but, most importantly I haven't made a difference in the world. I haven't made the difference that I know that I personally can make."
Brendan, you sure as hell were wrong.
While scavenging through some of Brendan's old notebooks, Kairos letters, and perfect report cards I came across his college essay, a writing process I remember quite clearly, considering my mom basically badgered him about writing it everyday of the summer in 2012.
As I read it over I couldn't help but think to myself "as smart as Brendan was I really don't think he had a clue."
I don't think Brendan had a clue that he didn't just impact his family and friends lives tremendously but every single person he had ever encountered.
When you hear the name Brendan Tevlin, what do you think?
Do you think Brother?
God- Son?
The guy who pre-sets all the radio buttons in your car to the country music station??!
Or possibly even the "The Life of the Party."
While each one of these may characterize Brendan a little, none of those labels truly describe who Brendan was, or more importantly, who Brendan is.
Brendan is kind, Brendan is loving, Brendan is smart, Brendan is positive, Brendan is gracious, Brendan is powerful, Brendan is meaningful, Brendan is athletic, Brendan is good-looking, Brendan is funny, Brendan is happy, and the list goes on. As someone described, "Brendan is everything that is right in this world."
Brendan was the epitome of the perfect brother. My friends always make fun of me because they say whenever I introduce myself to people I emphasize my last name, just for the attention it will gain me because of my brothers. I won't deny that, because I do. But, what they don't know is that the reason I emphasize my last name so much is because I know when people hear the name Tevlin not a single negative thought enters their mind. This is no thanks to me but, all thanks to Brendan.
One of my favorite memories of Brendan comes from about three weeks ago when he asked me to pick him up from a party in Livingston. Although I didn't tell him, I felt honored to finally be chauffeuring my older brother around, paying him back for all the times he had driven me. Some of the words he said escape me as he hopped into the passenger seat wearing a yellow golf shirt, pink khaki shorts and a tribal printed vest (an outfit of his I was particularly fond of,) with a smile and attitude that just lit up the car. I wasn't even mad that I was picking him up at 1 in the morning, even though I had to get up early for work the next day, just because of what happened next. On that short, 7-minute car ride home I felt closer to him than I have in my entire life.
That's the funny thing about distance; it only makes a relationship stronger. The first time Brendan left for college this year I tried not to get emotional, not only because my number one role model was leaving but, because he was leaving me as the oldest sibling. Eventually, I started to get used to the idea of Brendan being in college, probably having the time of his life, and it only made his returns home all the more exciting.
So while we are all grieving the loss of a terrific, talented and overall awesome young man, just think, he's away, living it up, with new people, at a new place, doing amazing new things, just like in college.
Brendan, was more than my brother, he was my best friend. Brendan lived everyday as though he was going to die tomorrow. He radiated positivity throughout his entire being and just hearing his laugh or seeing his bright blue eyes light up when he flashed his pearly white smile could change your entire day. All I know is that Brendan is going to be looking over every single one of us, every single day, you know in between catching some sweet, heavenly waves.
As Brendan would say, "Good Vibes and Easy Living."
Thank you to everyone for being here today.
God Bless.


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The Journey to Roundhouse Hooligans
Part Issue #3
Hello and welcome back to the third instalment of this series.
When we last left off I had just realised I couldn't do this all on my own (remember the whole "holy shit, I can't draw" thing?…yeah, that!) and would possibly (absolutely) need a little help to see Roundhouse Hooligans move onto the next stage.
I'll get to that next stage in just a bit but first I want to digress (I'll be super quick I promise) because in my haste I skipped over a bit in Issue 2 of the Journey to #RHH and I really wanted to give you a little more insight into my progress and writing style. So, while I possibly break all the Blog rules here is a little bit I wanted to add (and forgot) into the last blog. With about 30 issues (all first drafts) completed, there was enough evidence to realise this story was going somewhere. I had my beginning and most of the middle was already worked out in my head and I knew how it was all going to end.My style of writing is a little different to most, I don't follow a road map as I write, I go where my imagination takes me, the process and sometimes, I don't even know who'll end up dead by the end of the issue. I believe this style is what has given me some of my greatest content, I'm confident enough in my own imagination to know that in the end the whole story will come together with a few (sometimes several) re-writes. So, as I write my stories half the time I am shocked by scenes just as much as I hope the readers will be, and this makes the process of writing so much more fun for me!
With that said let's move on to the next exciting part of the journey and this is a really fucking exciting part, seeing them come to life and putting faces to the names! I began looking around for an artist that could pull off a story like RHH. We needed them to have a gritty style and be ok to draw some touchy subject matter at times (a fair few artists refused to draw for us based on a few scenes from the scripts I sent them, a problem Brizeycon and I would face again with The Other Side of Justice) Luckily though, an artist by the name of Samir Simao had no such hang-ups about drawing some risky content! (Honestly though, there are so many amazing indie comics where new writers and artist push boundaries and so I'm still surprised by those who play it safe and refuse to try something different) After speaking to Samir about his unique style and getting to know him more I had a great feeling he was the right artist for the job, but… I still wanted to test him though, I knew I liked him but was his style perfect for my Hooligans?. My biggest concern at the time was the unique cartoon style Samir used with his gritty, rough and bold lines. It looked amazing, but because RHH has a lot of drama and some sex scenes I needed to make sure that this style could capture the emotion I was chasing. I sent one of the more erotic scenes to Samir to see how he would handle it and, obviously I loved what he returned to me.
The other amazing thing about Samir, the dude works quick, insanely quick!! Which was perfect because there was a lot of story to get through and he was enthusiastic to commit to a big project (another fear when creating something and picking a team to work on it with you, will they stick around?) We talked nonstop about the story over the next few weeks, I explained my vision for the project, where I could see it going, it's potential! (umm, hello live or animated action series!) Samir was enthusiastic and invested, I knew it! So finally convinced that Samir was the right artist for the job, I asked him to join me in creating the Roundhouse Hooligans!Fuck…Yes! The Hooligans had found their artist and soon the hundreds of pages that littered every flat surface of my small unit, all those words and scenes would come to life! I could soon share what had been in my mind for the last few years with friends and family.
To be continued
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text: lol On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 11:02 AM, Ryan Carboni <ryacko@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Play loud rap music. > > > On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 5:22 AM, doug <douglasrankine2001@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > >> How does one suppress the noise which comes out of ones computers. How >> does one suppress the noise that an individual Faraday cage makes...Each >> and every component in a computer and the internet of things emits an >> identifiable noise pattern. Even the variations of the phases of electric >> current in the mains power supply can determine time and place of >> transmission of data...such are the laws of quantum mechanics. Good >> forensic tools, can take a hard disk back to the original writing and >> reading, even with the best of erasure tools. >> Just a thought. >> ATB >> Dougie. >> >> >> On 20/07/14 08:07, coderman wrote: >> >>> On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 4:19 AM, Bluelotus <bluelotus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> ... >>>> I wrote threads on my limited ability to perform forensics >>>> >>> >>> for those technical, the minimum viable toolset for identifying low >>> level subversive programming is: >>> >>> - a solid base (clean hw, clean installs, clean environment) in a >>> separate location with RF shielding. (a closed metal barn out in the >>> country, for example. if you're a geek you love the thought of a >>> faraday closet ;) >>> >>> - instrumented runtime (e.g. volatility memory forensics, system >>> performance profiling, all to append only storage) on any systems you >>> are using as suspect to attack. >>> >>> - obstructed runtime (see thread on "how to hack your systems before >>> someone else") - this is optional; a modified system that appears to >>> be vulnerable / stock condition will exhibit undefined behavior under >>> attempted enabling, sometimes. otherwise it may be difficult to >>> identify a successful infection. >>> >>> - direct flash memory pinout rig (specs for all chips including flash >>> memory associated with BIOS, integrated management controllers, >>> network devices, I/O ports, keyboard, trac pad or mouse, HD/DVD/CD >>> drives, graphics memory, wifi, 4g, and bluetooth wireless adapters >>> will be needed you're programming an FPGA to perform reads directly >>> from the flash chips. converting flash memory into high level block >>> storage the next black art upward. >>> >>> - wide band high performance software defined radio. you will be >>> building custom GNU radio blocks and running many from third party >>> repositories or research projects. you are using a two stage process, >>> where wide sweeps and auto ranging are applied to sample swaths of >>> signal of interest to storage. then parallel processing on other >>> hardware or later time (off-use-hours) extracting known / useful data >>> and anomalies for further analysis. >>> >>> - in-line network archival, shaping, and cut-out for link to internet >>> / local network. this works best as a zero visibility transparent >>> ethernet bridge with ARP spoofing and ether mangling at each end. that >>> does not speak IP at all. the shaping is used to squelch suspect or >>> unexpected peak traffic (both a signalling system for malicious >>> activity and a means to constrain the reach once compromised) >>> >>> >>> as per the kit above, >>> >>> you are instrumenting a system to observe its runtime behavior on an >>> external audit system. this is because the advanced attacks inject >>> into processes and ring0, persisting only what is needed / chosen >>> (enabling hooks). you need to capture the active payloads that are >>> delivered on-demand in host memory space. >>> >>> you are observing the network and RF space for anomalies and >>> discrepancies. for example, a wifi radio disabled yet still emitting >>> into 2.4Ghz/5.xGhz spectrum. network captures also provide evidence >>> to correlate with malicious memory, for example identifying a payload >>> delivered over the network, with keys from volatility used to decrypt >>> the encrypted communications containing the payload identified in >>> memory. >>> >>> you are (sometimes destructively) sampling all flash memory as parts >>> of advanced payloads persist outside of the OS and storage level >>> interface visibility. (stealth at bus/bios level). discrepancies in >>> blocks that should not have changed, executable code segments where >>> not expected, strange carvings of wear leveling around "protected" >>> offsets. all of these are indicators for further scrutiny and >>> instruction level reversing (if corresponding to microcontroller >>> programming instructions for manipulating streams read or written to >>> and from device, for example :) >>> >>> last but not least, you are not getting attached to any hardware, >>> because at any moment you may find it all suspect and have to replace >>> all laptops, desktops, routers, printers, mobile devices, storage >>> media, media servers, smart televisions, and god forbid you installed >>> one of those intelligent thermostats. [ laugh for sanity, then go back >>> and read the list, and then understand that the far end of the nation >>> state malware asymptote is full of freaky exotics. i also hope you >>> never hit that level of "all systems go" *grin* ] >>> >>> >>> best regards, >>> >>> >>> >> >> >


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Product Description
On Wednesdays we wear pink.
Mistral dress is a long sleeved, ribbed turtleneck mini sweater dress (whoa, that's alot) with contrast detailing at the collar, cuffs and bottom hem.
100% Acrylic. Fit is true to size and comes in multiple colorways.
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UNIF - Mistral Dress in Pink
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At first I was hesitant as it is like a wooly jumper but this dress has become my best friend. My Mistral dress has become so comfy and I can actually wear it as a dress or a jumper. It is not too heavy either so breathes well.
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Nothing can replace the taste and creaminess of real whipped cream. I have a friend who is always ready to whip up a bowl of cream. She only believes in the "real stuff". No artificial whipped toppings for her or for us either.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: less than 15 minutes
Here's How
- Begin with thoroughly chilled cream.
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters.
- Whip the cream on medium speed.
- Add sugar (2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup granulated) and any flavorings while whipping cream.
- Cream is whipped when soft peaks form.
- For vanilla-flavored whipped cream, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- For a chocolate flavor add 2 tablespoons cocoa with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- For coffee-flavored cream add 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules and 2 tablespoons sugar.
- One teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of your favorite liquor and liqueur flavors work as well.
- Use cream that has either a 36 to 40 percent milk-fat content (heavy cream) or 30 to 36 percent (light whipping cream).
- Don't over-whip the cream. It turns to butter.
- Sweeten whipped cream to taste, and depending on what it accompanies.
What You Need
- Heavy or Whipping Cream
- Granulated Sugar
- Hand or Stand Mixer
- Mixing Bowl


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Is the shoe dye permanent?
Why do the color of my shoes look different in different kinds of light?
How long does the entire shoe coloring process take?
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What Are We Doing?
Opposing the hostile takeover of Liberty Apple Valley
Opposing the hostile takeover of Liberty Apple Valley
My name is Greg Raven and I live here in Apple Valley.
I am opposed to this ballot measure.
In 2011, the Bartle Wells Report commissioned by the Town estimated the value of our water system at $97 million. Scott Nassif later acknowledged that the water system had sold for more than $100 million. In 2012, the Town's Blue Ribbon Water Committee recommended against purchasing the water company for many reasons, including that the price might be as high as $200 million.
In 2015, though, after tens of millions of dollars of improvements by The Carlyle Group, the Town valued the water system at a ridiculously low $45 million, a figure revised only after concerned citizen Al Rice pointed out a multi-million dollar error in your calculations. The Town's offer was still only $50 million, which at the time was less than the value of the water rights held by Apple Valley Ranchos, and on top of that there were tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure that should have been considered.
Later, the Town upped its valuation to $86 million, and then in 2016, upped it again to $125 million.
Now we see that the Town wants $150 million to buy the water company — three times the original valuation — and yet little has changed except the Town's need for money, no matter what the source, what the cost, what strings are attached, or what the law says.
In the meantime, we've also seen how poorly the Town manages things we taxpayers have already paid for, including the animal shelter, the roads, Cramer Family Park, Civic Center Park, the golf course, our storm drain system, the Hilltop House … the list goes on and on. I invite the Council members, the Town staff, and anyone else with an interest in these matters to check out Kerry Henard's YouTube videos, which show just how poorly the Town manages our interests. I believe there are currently something like 135 of these videos, with another six dozen on the way.
So what is this really about? It can't be about local control, because our water system is already locally controlled. It can't be about transparency because Liberty Utilities is far and away more transparent than the Town of Apple Valley. It can't be about water rates, because our water rates are comparable with other cities in this area, and Barb Stanton has said that rates won't go down for 30 years after the Town seizes the water system.
Whatever the answer is, I am here once again to implore you not to go one step farther on this insane hostile takeover of our water utility. Get a second legal opinion. Demand an audit of the finance department. Pay attention to the adverse decision in the City of Claremont's eminent-domain case that dealt with these same issues … and even used the same legal team. Get out of your echo chamber and listen — really listen — to what concerned citizens are telling you about the disasters you are bringing down on our community.
Time and again, citizens have asked you to stop the madness and return us to our better way of life, and time and again you have spurned and ignored us.
Please: Stop promoting your own narrow interests, and start representing the citizens of Apple Valley.
— Greg Raven is Co-Chair of Apple Valley Citizens for Government Accountability, and is concerned about quality of life issues.


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The background of the letter is this: the Church in Carthage followed a different custom than the Roman Church in regard to converting heretics. The Christians in Carthage would administer baptism to all converts from heretical churches, even if they had already been baptized by the heretics. The Roman Church accepted the baptism of heretics and thus would not rebaptize heretics who converted to the true faith, but would only give them the Sacrament of Confirmation. St. Stephen wrote this letter to St. Cyprian to tell him and his followers about the Roman custom.
Fragments from Pope Stephen's Letter
"If any one, therefore, come to you from any heresy whatever, let nothing be innovated (or done) which has not been handed down, to wit, that hands be imposed on him for repentance; since the heretics themselves, in their own proper character, do not baptize such as come to them from one another, but only admit them to communion."
"...a false Christ and a false apostle, and a deceitful worker…"
Summaries of the Content of Pope Stephen's Letter
"[He said] that [he] do[es] not think it is to be inquired who was the person that baptized, for the reason that he who has been baptized may have obtained grace by the invocation of the Trinity, of the names of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
"[He says] that, by the sacrament of baptism, the filth of the old man is washed away by [heretics], that they pardon the former mortal sins, that they make sons of God by heavenly regeneration, and renew to eternal life by the sanctification of the divine layer."
"[He] boasts of the place of his episcopate, and contends that he holds the succession from Peter, on whom the foundations of the Church were laid. … [He] announces that he holds by succession the throne of Peter."
"[He] hesitates...to be a partaker with [the heretics] in other matters [than baptism], [for example,] to meet together with them, and equally with them to mingle their prayers, and appoint a common altar and sacrifice."
"[He says] that persons baptized among the heretics ought to be received as if they had obtained the grace of lawful baptism, [and] that baptism is one and the same to them and to us, and differs in no respect."
"[He says] the name of Christ is of great advantage to faith and the sanctification of baptism; so that whosoever is anywhere so-ever baptized in the name of Christ, immediately obtains the grace of Christ."
"[He said] that although the second birth is spiritual, by which we are born in Christ through the layer of regeneration, one may be born spiritually among the heretics."
"[He indicated] that these indeed can by imposition of hands alone give the Holy Spirit to those heretics who come (to the Church)."
"[He said that] he who in any manner whatever is baptized without, may obtain the grace of baptism by his disposition and faith."
"[He asks,] What then will become of those who, coming from the heretics, have been received without the baptism of the Church?"
"Stephen would assert, that the presence and holiness of Christ is with those who are baptized among heretics."
"[He] says that remission of sins can be granted in the synagogues of heretics [through baptism]."
"[He says] that the apostle said, 'Whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is preached' [Philippians 1:18]."
"[He said] that putting away of sins and second birth may result from the baptism of heretics."
"[He says] that remission of sins can be granted by [heretics through baptism]."
Source: http://newadvent.org/fathers/050673.htm
And: http://newadvent.org/fathers/050674.htm


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An exploration of the glory days of transporting the POTUS (President of the United States) by rail. Discussion includes the Ferdinand Magellan, an armored rail car modified just for the task. A deep dive will focus on one specific trip over the Pennsylvania and the Bellefonte Central railroads.
Presented at the PRRT&HS Northern Central Chapter meeting on September 8th 2019; scheduled for RPM EAST in March 2020; and tentatively scheduled for the PRRT&HS Annual Meeting in May 2020.
A look at the pair of dual track main lines that ran from Wago Junction, Pa., to BANKS tower at Marysville, Pa,
Presented at the PRRT&HS Northern Central Chapter meeting in April 2012 and the PRRT&HS Annual Meeting in May 2012.
In The Works...
A presentation of the history and infrastructure of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Middle Division at Lewistown, Pa., its yard there, and the Lewistown Secondary heading east from there. Discussion will include the speaker's modeling based on available information on the prototype.
A presentation of the history and infrastructure of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Milroy Secondary out of Lewistown, Pa.. Discussion will include the speaker's modeling based on available information on the prototype.
McVeytown, Pa.
Although the railroad referred to this location as McVeytown, McVeytown was technically on the opposite side of the Juniata River and was originally founded as ______. The village on the railroad side of the river was Manayunk. The Pennsylvania Railroad reached McVeytown in 1849. Public passenger train service to and from McVeytown commenced on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1849.
From volume eight, number three, of The Keystone:
Q32: What is the story on the interlocking and crossovers that were to be installed near McVeytown, Pa. to break up the 24-mile long block between "Lewis" and "Jacks" Towers on the Middle Division?
A32: The project was authorized in September 1945- Four crossovers were installed between tracks 1 and 2 and tracks 3 and 4 during 1946. The interlocking was to be remotely controlled from a planned new fireproof tower at "Jacks". For some reason the project was abandonned and the new switches were apparently never put into operation. Boards were installed to hold the switches in place. After a year or two the switches were removed. "Jacks" Tower was never changed.
There were separate freight and passenger structures on the north side of the main tracks at McVeytown. In the earlier years, a watch tower protected the road crossing. Here are two views of the passenger station:
The freight station was built in 1888.
|McVeytown, 1966.
H. O. Andrews No. 2
Steve Cutshall indicates that Andrews was a feed/grain operation, also on the north side of the main tracks. It was listed as J. T. Rodgers in 1923 CT1000. It was listed as W. M. Atkinson No. 1 and No. 2 in the 1900 CT1000.
Team Track
Steve Cutshall indicates that was a team track on the south side of the main tracks. It is shown on the 1955 signal chart, but there is no entry in the CT1000's.
The tiny hamlet of Hawstone was named for Haws Refractory Co., a fire brick manufacturer located there from 1910-66. Actual factory ruins are hard to find but the stone from which the bricks were made can be easily found throughout the narrow valley.
Haws' Refractories Co. No. 1 (MP 55.6)
Station (MP 55.9)
Haws' Refractories Co. No. 2 (MP 56.2)
Mifflin Sand Company
The Mifflin Sand Company was located on the north side of the main tracks. It was listed as Mifflin Sand Company in the 1923 CT1000. It was listed as McVeytown (Quarry) in the 1900 CT1000 as location 264.
Mount Union
|Mount Union prior to 1936.
Bridge over Juniata River
Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Croghan Pike (522) and Juniata River on Norfolk Southern (former PRR).
Built 1906 by PRR, reinforced with concrete by Conrail ca. 1980.
This bridge has six segmental arch spans, each 100' long and 58' wide. The center pier's width was increased 20' making it 8' wider than the others which balances the classic aesthetic rules by giving it an easily identifiable center.
Passenger Station * (MP 86.7)
|Original PRR station in town before main line bypassed downtown.
|1970 view of station.
E. A. Beaver Co. (MP 86.7)
Harbison-Walker Co. (MP 86.7)
Transfer & Freight Station (MP 86.8)
Public Track (MP 86.9)
Station -- Transfer E. B. T. R. R. -- N. G. (MP 87.0)
General Refractories Co. No. 1 (MP 87.1)
|Company houses, 1990.


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Many times we have vision for our future, but how many times does it goes exactly as planned? In my experience it's only when your plan is in agreement with GOD'S PLAN for your life. I'll be honest, I struggle with this more than I'd like. :)
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11


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The Ashland University baseball team advanced to the semifinals of GLIAC Tournament winner's bracket with an 8-0 blanking of Grand Valley State on Saturday (May 12), but top seed Northwood topped the Eagles, 5-1, to send AU into the consolation bracket.
The No. 3-seed Eagles will now be required to win three games on Sunday to claim their second GLIAC Tournament championship. AU will play the winner of Saturday night's GVSU-Davenport game. If the Eagles win that, they will have to beat Northwood twice for the title.
First pitch will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
"We've got to get the first one," said AU head coach John Schaly. "We'll take it one at a time. We want another shot at Northwood and we've got to win the first one to get another crack at them."
The win over the Lakers was AU's second straight shutout with junior Devin Peters overpowering GVSU for eight innings. Freshman Josh Stover continued the string of shutout innings into the fourth. Their 22-inning scoreless streak was the program's longest since 2003.
"Both guys threw great. Along with (Chance) Hitchcock last night, we've had three great quality starts from our pitchers," Schaly said. "You can't ask for anything more from them."
#3 Ashland 8, #5 Grand Valley State 0
Junior right-hander Devin Peters was dominant in eight innings and the offense broke the game open with a six-run seventh inning as the Eagles cruised to an 8-0 win.
Peters danced around some control issues in the first inning before Ashland (32-19) scored a run on an error in the bottom of the inning.
GVSU starter Ryan Arnold kept the Eagles off the board until the fifth when junior Matt Littrell lifted a sac fly to left field to score junior Alex Niecikowski, who started the inning with a single.
The Lakers (28-22) had baserunners in all but one of Peters' eight innings, but they stranded 10 in the game.
"In my recent games I was struggling with leaving the fastball up, so I've just been working on my off-speed for strikes," said Peters. "I've been working on get-me-over curveballs on 0-0 counts so they don't have an idea of what's coming."
Ashland brought home six runs in the seventh inning. The first two scored on a single through the middle by sophomore Carson Mittermaier. Senior Connor Barleben followed it up with a two-run double into the gap. He eventually scored when sophomore Vince Vanata reached on an error and Vanata scored the final run by stealing home on a double-steal attempt.
"I knew it was going to be a close game with Grand Valley," said Peters. "I just wanted to do my job because I knew my hitters would do their job, and they did."
In the ninth, senior Pat Carlozzi needed just four pitches, inducing a pop out and two groundouts.
The Eagles out-hit the Lakers, 10-6. Junior Sam Hawley was 3-for-4 with a double and Barleben was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
Peters (7-5) earned the win, striking out nine and walking three in eight innings. Arnold (6-3) gave up seven runs (five earned) on nine hits in 6 1/3 innings for the Lakers.
#1 Northwood 5, #3 Ashland 1
The Eagles turned to freshman right-hander Josh Stover, who gave the Eagles 5 2/3 solid innings.
He held the Timberwolves (37-14) off the board until Nick Palmer touched him up for a solo home run in the fourth inning. Northwood tacked on a couple more runs in the sixth to take a 3-0 lead.
Ashland finally got to Northwood starter Max Bain in the seventh inning. Ludwig single and went to second on a wild pitch. Vanata put runners on the corners with a single and sophomore Michael Rogers drew a walk to load the bases. After a strikeout, Hawley reached on an infield single to score a run, but a double play ended the threat.
The Timberwolves pulled away with two runs in the bottom of the seventh, taking a 5-1 lead.
Stover (1-6) took the loss, giving up three runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings. He walked four and struck out five. Bain (6-0) allowed just one run on four hits with four walks and eight strikeouts. Reliever Lennon Gwizdala recorded his 13th save with three scoreless relief innings.
Ludwig reached base three times, going 2-for-3 with a walk. The Timberwolves out-hit the Eagles, 9-6.