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(Read this in my publication In Retrospect – Issue 2)
Melancholia is an apocalyptic drama revolved around two sisters, Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), during their final days before the end of the world. The planet Melancholia is heading towards Earth. Some think the planet will 'fly-by', whilst others worry that the planet will hit Earth, ending all of civilisation. The film is initially inspired by writer and director Lars von Trier's personal experience with depression and is based on his insight that depressives remain calm in stressful situations. It is this relationship and contrast in the two sisters that the film focuses on.
The film begins with a seven-minute sequence of dream-like scenes in slow-motion. Birds are falling from the sky and butterflies to the ground around Justine, a horse falls to its knees, Claire is sinking into the ground whilst tightly clutching onto her son, and a number of images from space show a blue coloured planet getting closer and ultimately colliding into Earth. Lars commented that he showed the planets crash at the beginning of the film so that the audience would not be distracted by the suspense of not knowing the resolution, keeping the focus on how the characters react to this situation instead.
Melancholia is then split into two halves. The first, titled Justine, is painfully slow and dragged out. The scenes are based around Justine's marriage to Michael (Alexander Skarsgård) at her sister's home. Typically, we are then introduced to the main cast, but it is immediately made obvious that there is a profound dislike between most of the characters. The sisters' mother (Charlotte Rampling) and father (John Hurt) do not get on and often openly fight. More awkward tensions then arise, first between Justine and her boss Jack (Stellan Skarsgård) and then with Claire's husband John (Kiefer Sutherland), making it apparent that Justine is alienated from her sister too.
We also pick up on Justine's illness as she falls tired and begins to drift away from the wedding party, becoming more sad and desperate over the night's events. This, alongside tense scene after tense scene at the wedding party, is why the first half seems so dragged out. Not a lot is happening, but what is happening is so depressing in itself that this emotion transfers to the audience as well. Personally, I had to take a break from watching the film and had to get my energy back before carrying on. It really does take it out of you.
The second half, titled Claire – another focus on the sisters' contrast – begins to pick up the pace and it is here that the threat of Melancholia is revealed. At this point, Justine has moved in with Claire as, unable to look after herself, her depression is at its worst. In a way, this half is where the 'action' takes place but, by action, I mean that real events are taking place at a normal speed…
There is something genuinely beautiful about Melancholia, it was the reason I wanted to watch it in the first place. However, I also feel that you have to be a real admirer of film to pick up on it. To the average viewer, it is tragically slow and depressing and in places, almost completely uninteresting. This was my main view, but I also had respect for the film and found its beauty in the closing scene.
The film premiered at the 64th Cannes Film Festival earlier this year where Dunst received the award for Best Actress. Whether you enjoyed the film or not, there is definitely no denying her performance here. It's really good to see play such a serious role, and it is only for this role that I have ever admired her for.
Whilst Melancholia is visually gorgeous, the shoddy camera work is enough to make you dizzy, constantly zooming in and out and wobbling in all directions as if it was filmed on a hand-held device. The Telegraph described the film as "mesmerising", but I only found it mesmerising in the sense that it seemed to drain all of my energy as if I slowly became as depressed as Dunst's portrayal of Justine.
Maybe I should class that as more of an advantage, though? Lars obviously had an effect on me, it was just maybe not the right one.


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One of the biggest obstacles to consistent condom usage has been a decrease in sensitivity and pleasure for the user. Thanks to a grant challenge from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, those complaints might soon be a thing of the past.
Researchers at the University of Wollongong in Australia recently announced they have won a challenge to continue their creation of a condom that protects against infections such as HIV and feels natural doing it. The key to their enthusiasm is hydrogels, a material typically used in contact lenses and which has the pliable, soft feel of human tissue. For those who object to the constrictions of latex, hydrogel can comfortably expand to more than 100 times its initial size.
So much of the HIV prevention debate rests on the discomfort, impracticality, and loss of sensation of condoms, and many people have decided they simply aren't worth the loss of intimacy or sensual enjoyment. University researchers hope that breakthroughs like hydrogels will make them reconsider.
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The 60th State Literary Awards Ceremony organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs was held on the 8th September 2017 at the Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) – Mahinda Rajapakse Theatre with the participation of His Excellency the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mithripala Sirisena.
The award winner for the "Best Layout & Interior Design in 2017" was the Senior Lecturer, Aruna Lokuliyana, the Head of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya. The award was received by him for the Best Layout & Interior Design created on behalf of the felicitation volume named "Samprasādana" for Prof. K.M.P. Kulasekara of the Department of History, University of Kelaniya.
In addition, Senior Lecturer Aruna Lokuliyana was awarded for the "Best Cover Design" at the State Literary Awards Ceremony held earlier in 2000 on behalf of the cover design created for the "Jana Kiyaman Potha"- a Glossary of Folklore authored by Emeratus Prof. Sunanda Mahendra.
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We have given ourselves the challenge of bagging all of the Wainwrights within a year. We've already been up a few, bu decided to start from the beginning and do it properly.
We started on our 3 year anniversary and ticked our first one off: Little Mell Fell. Straight from work, we headed over the A69 and took the Alston road, over the top. It was a lovely evening, we were so lucky.
We turned off the A66 on the way to Keswick, and headed to the Lowthwaite where we parked up just opposite the footpath onto the flanks of Little Mell Fell. Following this up until it started to contour and then drop, we turned off the path up the gentle(ish) hill to reach the trig point.
Standing at a mere 505 meters, Little Mell Fell isn't large by Lake District standards, but holds a situation shared only by its larger sibling Great Mell Fell – way out on its own, completely separate from any of the nearby large ranges. This isolation means that even with its diminutive stature, the views from the top are just awesome! Ullswater, the Helvellyn Range, Blencathra, the Solway Firth, and the Northern Pennines surround you with views even Scafell Pike would be proud of.
Reaching the top, we took in the views and got the stove out to start boiling the water for our boil-in-the-bag Extreme Food. Tucking into our meals, we watched the clouds begin to boil dramatically over the far eastern fells. By the time we had finished the temperature had begun to drop, plus it was passed 9.30. Time to head back down from our idyllic eyrie and towards home.
Little Mell Fell is surely a hidden gem within the National Park. Everyone drives by it; if you've been to Keswick you'll have seen it sitting there in isolation, nestled behind its larger sibling. It is however, well worth a visit, giving vistas far in excess of the moderate climb required to reach its summit. But enough for now, it's time to let the pictures do the real talking…


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• Diabetic macular edema is a swelling or accumulation of fluid in the macular area which containsa persons central vision. It can produce severe vision loss and in many cases needs immediate retinal consultation for a laser procedure
• Glaucoma is an eye disease or group of diseases that cause elevated pressure in the eye which consequently damages the optic nerve. Diabetes double the chances of acquiring glaucoma.
• Cataract is a clouding of the crystalline lens usually associated with aging. Diabetic patients are 2-5X more likely to develop cataracts and also develop cataracts at a younger age.
It is vital that diabetic patients have yearly dilated eye examinations. Beginning stages of diabetic retinopathy usually have no symptoms and go undiagnosed without eye exams. The diabetic eye exam at McKinney Eyeworks involves the use of many instruments including our Zeiss Visucam to photodocument the retina and monitor any changes as retinopathy progresses or regresses. Unlike many optometric offices we also employ the use of a Zeiss Cirrus HD OCT. An OCT is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light rays to take cross sections of the individual layers of the retina. This allows us to view what diabetic retinopathy is doing below the surface of the retina and follow disease progression. It is a vital piece of equipment to manage and treat diabetic patients. Dr. Woerz and Dr. Wang will not only diagnose any retinal problems associated with diabetes but stay in close contact with our patients endocrinologist or PCP to manage our diabetic patients and ensure them they get the best possible care.


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The tops (and sometimes backs) of my archtop guitars are carved by hand out of thick slabs of solid wood. While the shape on the ouside is important, what about the inside? It has to be smooth like the outside, but has to be precisely the right thickness, tapering thinner towards the edges.
How do I get them so thin without carving away too much? I know many luthiers use precision-machined deep-throated calipers, perhaps even with a digital readout. There exist also sets of carefully calibrated magnets that measure using their attractive force. But I use this, probably the ugliest tool in the shop:
It's a piece of scrap wood (from a trashed ikea chair, no less), with a knob of wood glued to one arm and a pencil jammed in the other. It's a very simpe machine. And yet, it has proven to be perfect for the job at hand; simply set the pencil (white in this case for drawing on walnut; a soft artist's pencil for light woods) the desired distance from the knob and draw it across the plate like this:
Wherever the wood is thicker than the gap, the pencil leaves a mark. The arms have a bit of spring to them, so I can tell how much thicker by observing how faint or dark the pencil marks are. Then I simply plane away a few shavings and test again. By adusting the gap and looking at the pencil marks, I can also carve the plate thinner toward the edges.
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Grey day.
Happy March! (these photos were not taken in March!)
We're all ready to lift the winter cobwebs away and start thinking Spring. There's more Instagram photos of flowers and pastels than ever before. Not that I was paying attention.
What are Sunday's for anyway, right?
Pulling out all the oldies in this post. I'll never tire of the Old Navy Pixie Pant. It really is the best budget pant that washes well and holds its shape. Some really fun prints for Spring, too!
Have you created your Spring wish list? I did a big closet purge and listed a ton on my Poshmark account. Proudly, I showed my husband how much room I had created directing him to the smaller stack of shoe boxes and the response was less then favorable. I think I saw a slight eye roll.
Whatever...I mean I can see my laundry hamper. That's progress in my books.
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So THIS is what everybody was getting up to while I slaved over the school magazine!
Oh alright Ill admit I was hardly oblivious to those often dubious goings on associated with the arrival of that dreaded P-time, puberty. And while Puberty Blues, based on the quite infamous novel by The Salami Sisters (Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey), may quite naturally seem dated, anybody who was enduring that often rocky, but necessary, transition from child to adult around the late 70s or early 80s should find much jogging of memories upon viewing this be they good or bad.
While on the surface the things depicted here may seem very much of their time and specific to surfie culture, give it just the weeniest of scratches and youll find a whole swag of universal themes which are just as relevant today as they ever were. No matter how we plummet through it, puberty is a time of social cliques, sometimes desperate efforts to fit in, peer pressure and really dumb choices all with one very important purpose, to find our own identity, our place in the world. Ah, but some of us had a distinct advantage such times for us were soundtracked by the relentless DOMP-DOMP-DOMP-DOMP pulse of Space Invaders - ah, those were the days!
Facing such social pressures are Debbie (Nell Schofield) and Sue (Jad Capelja), desperate to make it from the daggy areas of Cronulla Beach to the cool surfie gang hangout of Greenhills, but failing dismally despite all their desperate efforts at crawling and sucking up. That is until theyre sprung helping two dopey surfer spunks in an exam. Earning cool points for not dobbing, they find themselves suddenly admitted to cooler circles invited for smokes in the girls lavs and subsequently to their holy grail Greenhills. And what an aspiration! The purpose of a girl at the time was basically as a surfie slave, a life of servitude with continual Coke and Chiko Roll runs - but remember, a chick could never actually be seen eating, like going to the toilet it was deemed unladylike - so with bladders bursting and stomachs growling they laid on the beach offering undying support for the fragile egos of their wanker surfing beaus. But naturally their slave duties did not end there, as those P-plate plastered panel vans lining the rows at the drive-in were not complete without that most important of accoutrements the rooting machine. An obligation Deb and Sue soon discover the many joys of...
But after pursuing what they thought they wanted for a while, our girls are savvy enough to realise that there just may be more to life than all this. After the odd personal scare, and witnessing first hand the utterly pathetic childishness and cruelty of the clique they so longed to be a part of the boys with their selfishness, their drugs, their who gives a f*ck about anybody but me? attitudes, and the girls with their sickeningly weak resignation to how things are they find a way to rebel, making themselves pariahs to those who never should have mattered in the first place.
Sure your situations may have varied but any adolescence without the odd bout of spewing from downing way too much crap alcohol, sneaked Winnie Blues in the loos or behind the shelter sheds, the odd love bite or two, pining after somebody who simply isn't worth the tears and infinite quantities of self doubt simply wasnt the complete experience. A sometimes frighteningly realistic portrayal of how things were in Australia at this particular time, the talent of the basically unknown and inexperienced cast brings a trueness to proceedings that, as mentioned, will have all manner of memories flooding back for many viewers. Bruce Beresfords capable direction anchors things superbly, in what is more a slice of life than a tale with any remarkably defined plot driving it. Which, when you think about it, is all much like real life...
If you were to just watch the opening credits of this transfer of Puberty Blues then you may be led to crack a mental, believing that youre in for a shocking visual experience. Being no expert on these things I can only surmise that its something to do with the overlaying of the credits on the picture (whoo, my technical expertise runneth over!), however the good news is that once they depart things improve markedly. When reviewing films such as this, sadly it must be kept in mind that this country has a pretty appalling history of not exactly looking after its film heritage. Keeping this in mind, the 16:9-enhanced, 2.35:1 transfer afforded us here is actually pretty good, and much better than many films of more recent vintage that have made their way to our favourite format.
While grain isnt exactly a stranger to proceedings, more notably in outdoor scenes, in general things are pretty pleasing when keeping in mind the caveat above. Colour is for the most part quite natural, although theres a bit of lobster effect in some of the beach scenes. Detail isnt as sharp as youd get from the latest Hollywood blockbuster, but naturally youd be a bozo to expect as much. Things are still pretty clear throughout, with some aliasing plus speckles and blobs added to the mix, but not an alarming amount. Shadow detail isnt the greatest youll ever see, however those few dark scenes which do pop up are hardly morass-like seas of blur either, while black levels tend to vary depending upon scenes sometimes theyre spot on, other times they tend towards being a little grey. The layer change, however, must be singled out for its appalling placement it occurs just after a scene change and is more jarring than being rammed up the backside by a sin bin whilst stationary at a set of traffic lights.
All things considered this is a reasonable transfer its not one to show off the wonders of DVD with, but it could have been so, so, so much worse...
A mono mix pumped through the left and right speakers is the order of the day here, which is hardly surprising considering the flicks vintage. The main issue tends to be a little bit of hiss in many scenes, although youll probably find yourself tuning out to it quite quickly. The important things a sound mix needs to do are well catered for though; with perfectly discernable dialogue and no synching issues.
The soundtrack is essentially a few Tim Finn compositions, appallingly strangled in a reedy wail by New Zealander Shazza ONeill. The titular theme song was obviously created for the film, and is hardly one of the elder Finns finer works; whilst Split Enz True Colours-era tracks I Hope I Never and the perfect teen rebellion song in Nobody Takes Me Seriously also make appearances.
A commendable effort has been made in assembling a few extra bits and pieces for fans of the film to wade into. The menus are delightfully fitting, and on selecting any option brief trivia screens quickly pop up.
The first sausage off the barbie bonus-wise is a section entitled Promotion. In here theres a gallery of 18 images 16 stills plus the promotional poster and a collection of lobby cards, which each scroll up and down so as we get to see them in bigger-then-postage-stamp size. Reviews follow, simply four pages of write-ups from the films release back in 1981. Rounding things out here are the trailer, neatly brought to us in enhanced 2.35:1, and only suffering from one major problem it systematically gives away everything about the film in its comparatively brief 2:11 running time. If Puberty Blues wasnt a part of your adolescence then you may wish to skip this until youve watched the film.
A couple of interviews are next on the menu, both filmed quite recently. First up is actor Nell Schofield; running for 7:25 she is an engaging watchnlisten, covering everything from memories on casting, the story, working with Bruce Beresford, thoughts on the importance of Puberty Blues, general remembrances and her career since her starring role. The next is with the director himself, running for 5:25 Bruce lets us know why he chose to make the film, how it actually came about, the difficulties finding a suitable cast prepared to give up the bulk of their summer to the production and his thoughts on the evils of panning and scanning. This section also has a one page filmography of Beresfords works, featuring a surprising number of Australian cinematic classics.
The novel profile is a bit of a stretch, being a single screen with the books cover, ISDN number and the exciting news that the latest version includes forewords by two people youd never expect to be mentioned in the one sentence, Kylie Minogue and Germaine Greer. Of slightly more interest are the very brief biographies of the book authors Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey.
Finally we have the requisite Umbrella Propaganda, although for a change amongst the five trailers included here are a couple of exciting surprises. As well as titles we know of - Dating the Enemy (sadly afforded a crap transfer), the quirky but charming Malcolm and Nick Caves Ghosts of the Civil Dead, it would appear that the Aussie classic The Big Steal is on its way to DVD, along with another Beresford classic, the star-studded behind the scenes tale of the Aussie rules world that is his screen version of the David Williamson play The Club. Hopefully theyll show up in their correct ratios...
Umbrella and The AV Channel are to be applauded for being one of the few distributors making an obvious effort to bring classic Australian films to the DVD format. Whilst it may not exactly be perf technically, quite some effort has obviously gone into delivering Puberty Blues to us in as good a state as possible, something we should all be thankful for.
Take it from this particular 30-something fish-faced moll - too gawky, too bookish, not blonde enough, and the list goes on whether you were considered cool in school or if it was an absolute social hell, Puberty Blues delivers the perfect opportunity to reminisce about times so thankfully in our past. Just dont let it inspire you to take an axe along to the next high school reunion...
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Staff Spotlight: Jackeline Perez, Resident Instructor
What brought you to The Fold?
I love working with teens and God opened doors through a website where I posted my resume.
Describe your passion for seeing Jesus restore the lives of teenagers and their families.
It's a passion of mine because it's an experience of mine. I have seen Jesus restore my sister's life and my own family, too. It's a process, but it's possible with Jesus. I want to see others experience transformation and restoration. It's amazing what faith and God can do!
What brings you the most joy in the day to day goings on at The Fold?
The love that is poured out from the staff to the students regardless of the situation.
What is a scripture that has revolutionized the way you serve at The Fold?
Psalm 34. I see more of Jesus each day through my life through this scripture. David sought God and found refuge in Him through all his troubles.
Which biblical figure do you relate to the most?
I would say the biblical figure Ir elated to the most would be Esther, because she stood brave and spoke out. I once thought I didn't have a voice until God told me, "You do have a voice. Use it, be brave, and you will impact many."
What are the five items that you would bring for a year stranded on a deserted island?
- Bible
- Pen & Journal
- Picture of my family
- Candle
- Songbook
What is a quirky or unique habit that you have?
I can't dance but I always do a head bob and put my hands up in the air.
Jackeline is one of many staff members who has come to The Fold to help teens only to find her own faith and character built upon. For more information about becoming a staff member, click here.
The Fold Family Ministries
PO Box 1188 Lyndonville
(877) 325-7519


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Get the Look: Queen Latifah at the 2014 People's Choice Awards./
One of my favorites, COVERGIRL Queen Latifah, won a 2014 People's Choice Award for Favorite New Talk Show Host. She looked stunning. Her makeup was done by COVERGIRL Ambassador Sam Fine. He shared how to get the look.
"Most often the clothes dictate the look; however, once Tim Snell (Latifah's longtime stylist) revealed his version of the LBD, Latifah immediately requested a simple eye, glowing skin, and a striking lip instead of our favorite smoky eye/pale lip combination. So, when the Queen makes a request… I aim to please!
Face: Every look begins with great skin - beautiful coverage and a gorgeous glow! I always begin using truBLEND Fixstick concealer one shade lighter than her complexion. It's perfect to highlight the under eye area, the bridge of the nose and chin (areas where the light naturally hits the face). After, I use a synthetic foundation brush to gently apply truBLEND Liquid Makeup to unify varied tones.
I used Queen Collection Lasting Matte Pressed Powder to set underneath the eyes and the center of the face, then applied my favorite bronzer, Queen Collection Natural Hue Bronzer, near the outer perimeter of the face for glowing results. I often use two shades of bronzer – one that matches her skin tone, which takes the place of blush, and a deeper shade – to contour and warm her complexion.
Eyes: A simple, clean eye doesn't mean that I don't use eye shadow; it means I used natural looking shades to enhance the shape of her almond eyes. Using a large brush, I swept the eye with Queen Collection Eyeshadow Pot in Dazzle (Q185) to add warmth, richness and a touch of shimmer to the eye area. Then, I applied Vivid Impact Eyeliner in Midnight (300) closest to the lashline, extending it at the outer corner to lift the eye. Lastly, I applied individual lashes and few coats of Bombshell Volume Mascara in Very Black (800) for volume and intensity.
Lips: Now, the fun part… a dramatic lip! I always begin with liner to shape the lip and insure a long – lasting finish throughout the night. I applied LipPerfection Lipliner in Beloved (225). Using a lip brush for added precision, I applied Queen Collection Lip Color in Burgendelicious (Q410) for an effortless, yet glamourous finish!"


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The Sysco Intermountain family tree has deep roots in the intermountain area. Our history here goes back more than 40 years, making us uniquely qualified to meet and exceed our customers' needs and expectations. Sterling-Keeley's, located in Pocatello, Idaho, services Southeastern and Western Idaho and parts of Montana. Purchased by Sysco Foods in 1973, the company and its employees relocated to Salt Lake City. In 1981, the name was changed to Sysco Intermountain moving into our current location in 2000.
Address: 9494 Prosperity Rd
West Jordan, UT 84081
Phone: 801-563-6300


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Dover, Eyota Surface Coatings
Polytek Surface Coatings is a leading name in storage solutions and surface coatings for your home and business. Whether you are looking to revamp the look of your property with a new deck or are looking to add a more professional look to your retail shop with a new retouched floor, we can help. Our wide range of services are designed for the home and office. We offer competitive pricing and guarantee all of our material and services for five to fifteen years.
Inside the home you can transform the design and look of your property all the while maintaining your personal edge. We can help you revamp your living space and make the most out of your surfaces. Our services include:
- Exterior living areas that need a little TLC including decks, patios, sidewalks and pool decks
- Interior services such as basements or extensions to your properties
- Garage and driveway services
- Storage solutions for the entire home including cabinets, racks, Slat Wall storage and universal storage systems
Our wide range of services extends outside the home as well and include
- Storage solutions for your office and work space
- Surface coatings for all types of commercial and industrial properties including restaurants, showrooms, community halls, churches, schools, daycares, warehouses, gyms, dog kennels and much more


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4270 Long Beach BlvdLong Beach, Ca 90807(562) 269-0250
- Stores & Retailers
Wireless is a family owned Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer operating stores throughout NJ, PA, NY, MA, IL, WI, TX, CT and CA. As a Premium Retailer for Verizon we offer the highest quality of products including the latest smart phones, tablets, portable internet and all of their accessories. We have been recognized by Verizon Wireless as Northeast Agent of the Year and Best in Class in the California Market. Our customer satisfaction scores are some of the highest in the country. Our staff goes above and beyond when it comes to our customers. The customer always comes first. Our motto is always OVER DELIVER!!
Our management team has decades of experience in the wireless business. Integrity, the quality of being honest and fair. This is HOW WE DO BUSINESS. Every customer is important and we expect our team to deliver the BEST Customer Experience in the country. R Wireless is not the biggest Verizon Retailer but we strive every day to be the best.
Whom to Contact
- Logan Villicana


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Five Crows Mural
Five Crows Mural, Union Court (off Main Street)
In 2002, just above the present location of the mural, the Five Crows gift shop opened its doors. After a few years, the shop moved to Court Street, where it remained for nearly 10 years. In 2013, Virginia Fitzgerald created the "Five Crows" mural; in 2014, the shop moved to Main Street, and the mural found a new "nest" around the corner on Union Court.
Today, the Five Crows gift shop is home to more than 150 artists and artisans from around Metrowest. See below for video.


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Oklahoma is not just farmland however. There are various Native American reservations spread throughout the state interspersed with memorials, museums, and buffalo roaming to commemorate the wagon trails of America's westward expansion. So if you don't have a green thumb, but enjoy history or anthropology, Oklahoma public colleges have much to offer. Oklahoma is the site of oil and gas production, and is also the development new-generation energy. Today Oklahoma City is revitalizing, thanks to public efforts and the decision of several corporations to locate plants there, including Boeing. The city now has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country.
The state system is comprised of 25 colleges and universities - including two research universities, 10 regional universities, one public liberal arts university and 12 community colleges - and 11 constituent agencies and two university centers. The State System is coordinated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and each institution is governed by a board of regents.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education was created in 1941, and coordinates postsecondary institutions in the state of Oklahoma.
The State Regents prescribe academic standards of higher education, determine functions and courses of study at state colleges and universities, grant degrees, and approve each public college's and university's allocations, as well as tuition and fees within the limits set by the Oklahoma Legislature.
The State Regents also manage scholarships and special programs. In addition, in cooperation with the Office of State Finance, the State Regents operate OneNet, the state's most advanced technology network. The Regents also operate the Oklahoma College Assistance Program, which provides college access, aid awareness, financial literacy and student loan management programs and services for students and parents. .
Of the public colleges and universities in Oklahoma, the most popular being University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is the most expensive public school in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is the flagship institution of the Oklahoma State University System. In 2011, it was ranked 66 in the country among public universities by the US News & World Report.
In the beautiful state of Oklahoma they don't take their education lightly. When you enroll in an online college and distance learning program, you are committing yourself to a first class educational experience. Oklahoma ranks 42nd out of the 50 states in percentage of people with a bachelor's degree. Join them in the ranks and complete your journey.
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Your small business has countless choices to spend marketing dollars--it's no surprise there are so many questions about the best options. But just like the rest of life--the best way for one may not be so great for the next. And so it's true with digital marketing acquisition as well.
I really believe that all marketing works. TV ads--yup. Radio--I've had success in earlier parts of my career on the radio. SEO--for sure it works. Email marketing, social media marketing, paid social ads--content marketing, youtube--yes, yes, yes and yes. We have seen them all work and work really well. It's just to what degree and at what cost and with what efficiency--more commonly referred to as return on investment. I've gotten calls on direct response print ads before. The cost per call was embarrassing. But given enough money to invest in advertising--you could acquire clients that way. Probably not at a profit though.
So the question, 'Does Google Adwords work for small business' is a relative one--not an absolute. In certain circumstances it's an excellent component of a bigger picture. In others--there are likely other marketing channels that will serve you better.
It Depends on What You Sell
Or maybe not so much what you sell, but how much a sale is worth to your business. If you sell $10 t-shirts we're not going to recommend Adwords to you. Although you will find Product Listing Ads for t-shirts--and that's not necessarily a bad idea. The economics of PLA's are quite a bit different due to significantly lower CPC's and typically, with good targeting--rock solid conversion rates.
But for normal search ads in almost all cases you're going to need a much higher-value sale.
The reason boils down to simple math. And we can walk through it by making some preliminary assumptions. For example, you can assume that not everyone that goes to your site will do the thing that you want them to do. Whether it's to call for an appointment or make a purchase online--only a certain percentage of people will do that thing.
From experience we can tell you that ratio--which digital marketers will refer to as your 'conversion rate', falls into a much narrower window than 0-100%. We've never had an opportunity to work with a client that converts 90% of their traffic. Never 80%. Not 50% even. The reality is that regardless of how good your traffic is--the majority of visits will not result in a conversion.
It sounds depressing, but it's not. They're just numbers--they don't have feelings.
When we don't know anything about a client at all we have benchmarks that we'll start with.
Lead Gen 5% Conversion Rate
eComm 0.80% Conversion
Those starting points are based on years of historical experience across hundreds of acquisition campaigns and millions of dollar in ad spend. They're road-tested for sure. And they are an excellent starting point for our math models--which is the core of how we crack this problem.
Adwords Lead Gen Example ROI Model
Goal Conversion Rate = 5%
Sales Conversion Rate = 10% (Another number we'll 'benchmark' in the process of initial modeling)
Average Value of Sale = $1,000
Average CPC = $2.00
Ad Budget = $2,000/month
So what do you think--does it makes sense given these inputs?
Now if you think like we do--no one's getting excited about a 1.5 ROI. Considering there's another benchmark that we can lay on this analysis--profit margin. And that businesses operating at 30-40% profit margin are doing very well by most measures.
So we know that example above isn't a home run--but it gives us a framework to follow.
It Depends on How Well You Know Your KPI's
We see a pretty wide range here when we first start working with a new partner. Some folks know their sales funnel intimately. Others have not considered looking at their business from this perspective at all.
But the more quantitative data you collect about your business--the more likely you are to be a successful PPC advertiser on Adwords--or any other paid traffic acquisition tactics in general.
Let's re-run the same example as above--but this time we'll make two assumptions:
We can increase the website conversion rate from 5% to 6.5% through on-going optimization
We can increase sales conversion rate from 10% to 15% with better lead nurturing and better communication between sales and marketing, with a feedback loop on lead quality
That's much better.
Then Imagine after some on-going optimization in the Adwords account we could drive the same quality traffic, but lower the average CPC from $2/click to $1.50. That would be 25% more clicks in the top end. That will supercharge ROI.
How Much Do You Need to Spend on Adwords?
Another relative question--but the important take away here is that small numbers don't play nicely with averages. Said another way, if you're average sales conversion rate is 10%, that average will likely hold up well over a big data set, like thousands of leads and hundreds of sales. But you may not close one out of your first ten leads.
So Adwords viability for a business really becomes a cash flow issue. Can you afford to invest enough up front to get the machine running, knowing that you're going to have to pump enough leads through the funnel to get some averages working in your favor, and working consistently.
If you have $1k/month to invest and you're a lawyer and you want to buy legal keywords you're going to have a hard time competing, with average CPC's well over $20/click in some geographies.
Either way, we can use modeling like those above to hone in on an answer to this question--and experiment with how the different variables affect the net end result--ROI--the performance of your marketing investment.


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Binary Search Tree : A Non-Linear Data Structure
Definition: A binary search tree is a binary tree. It may be empty. If it is not empty, it satisfies the following properties:
1. Every element has a key, and no two elements have the same key, that is, the keys are unique.
2. The keys in a nonempty left sub-tree must be smaller than the key in the root of the sub-tree.
3. The keys in a nonempty right sub-tree must be larger than the key in the root of the sub-tree.
4. The left and right sub-trees are also binary search trees.
Function for Inserting new element into Binary Search Tree:
To insert a new element, key, we must first verify that the key is different from those of existing elements. To do this we search the tree. If the search is unsuccessful, then we insert the element at the point the search terminated.
Important Note: ** The function modified_search that is slightly modified version of function search. This function searches the binary search tree *node for the key number(num). If the tree is empty or if number(num) is present, it returns NULL. Otherwise, it returns a pointer to the last node of the tree that was encountered during the search. The new element is to be inserted as a child of this node.
void insert_node ( tree_ptr *node, int num )
tree_ptr ptr, temp = modified_search ( *node, num ); // **
if ( temp || !( *node ) )
ptr = new node;
if ( ptr = = NULL)
cout << "The memory is full \n";
exit ( 1 );
ptr->data = num;
ptr->left_child = ptr->right_child = NULL;
if ( *node )
if ( num < temp->data )
temp->left_child = ptr;
temp->right_child = ptr;
*node = ptr;
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Are The Kylie Cosmetics KKW Creme Lipsticks Sold Separately? The Kollab Boasts Four Lippies
I called it! Kylie Cosmetics' latest collaborator is Kylie Jenner's big sis Kim Kardashian. Yaas! The KKW Creme Liquid Lipstick set features four nude lipsticks in a new creme formula. Oooh! Nude lips are such a signature for Kardashian and it was only a matter of time before she collaborated with her youngest sister on her insanely successful makeup line. This partnership is going to break the Internet... or at the very least cause the Kylie Cosmetics site to crash due to user overload because of the shopping mania that ensues.
The Kylie Cosmetics x KKW Lip Creme Collection drops on Tuesday, Apr. 25 at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. ET.
A few weeks ago, Jenner tweeted about the upcoming kollab and I predicted it would be Kardashian. So here's me, patting myself on the back. But back to the Kylie Cosmetics x KKW lippies.
The creme lippies are super self-referential — no, really! There's Kimberly, Kim, Kiki, and Kimmie, which are all nicknames and variants of Kardashian's moniker.
The limited edition KKW lippies are nudes with pink and coral tones. So, can you buy the KKW Creme Lipsticks as single tubes or are these shades sold only as a set?
Well, all the social posts and intel point to Kylie x KKW being sold solely as a set for now, like the Koko Kollection was when it first dropped last fall.
Bustle reached out to Kylie Cosmetics for clarification and to find out if the KKW cremes will be sold a la carte. The matte pink packaging is like a book that houses all four tubes.
A new formula and Kim-approved nudes? Yes and yes!
These look so mix and matchable. You can line and layer using the liquid lipstick wand as a guide, since liners aren't included, which is the case with Kylie Lip Kits.
Truth! The reality star is known for her soft, pink x peach pouts.
Swatch time! Kimberly is the most nude.
Kim is peachier.
Kiki has a coral (or "koral") tone!
Oh, hey Kimmie!
Of course there is a chance that the brand could eventually release the KKW Cremes individually and/or bring them back as permanent items, as well. You never know. That happened with Khloe Kardashian's Koko Kollection. It began life as a limited edition set with three mattes and one gloss. It restocked and then the internal components were added to the permanent repertoire as singles.
#SquadGoals. The KKWs look as though they were created to be paired for custom lip looks.


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CahowCam Project
February 24th 2014
Stay tuned for our 2014 Season Launch! (Now Live)
The solar power and wireless internet has now been installed on Nonsuch and we will commence live 24/7 streaming this season using Version 2 of our custom built cameras.
Here is a frame grab from the video of "Backson" exercising just before departing last season.
April 22nd 2013
After several years of research and planning the CahowCam Project has been launched!
This is a public-private venture between the Department of Conservation Services, Ascendant Group, LookBermuda | LookFilms and Logic Communications bringing together the best in local expertise and cutting edge technologies to showcase this unique natural resource.
This project recognizes the difficulty of getting the public to Nonsuch Island Nature Reserve due to its isolation and brings the best of it to the general public, schools and scientists via the Internet.
Building upon the groundwork put in place by David Wingate, LookBermuda | LookFilms work with Jeremey Madeiros and his Conservation Services team to install our custom built "Cahow Cams" in the nesting burrows.
Watch our "Higher Ground" Documentary Film that was the basis for this project:
Project Background:
The Bermuda Petrel (Pterodroma cahow), commonly referred to as the Cahow, is Bermuda's National Bird. It is a pelagic seabird, which means it spends most of its life out on the open ocean. They feed on small squid, fish and shrimp, returning to land only to breed.
The Cahow was believed to be extinct for nearly 300 years until several were found in 1951. Since that time, dedicated conservationists have worked to bring this species back from the brink of extinction.
The population is now up to 104 breeding pairs nesting in underground rabbit like burrows on a few of Bermuda's most remote, uninhabitable islands. Although the Cahow nesting population is increasing at the moment due to intensive management action and the control of threats, it is at this point still one of the rarest seabirds on the planet, listed as endangered on the international Red Data List.
We have leveraged all of the latest technologies to give scientists, students and the general public a live, never before seen window into the nests and lives of some of the rarest creatures on earth from these harsh, remote locations.
To accomplish this we are using miniature custom modified infrared sensitive HD video cameras with military grade invisible infrared lights and are using the latest video streaming and wireless technologies to stream live video from the islands to the web, powering all of this using solar energy.
Additionally we are enabling the conservationists on the islands to inspect the nests via WIFI connected iPads that connect to and control the cameras in the burrows, without disturbing the birds.
March 2103 Update:
The camera and lighting systems have passed all tests and are being used to archive footage while we work with our partners to install the latest in solar power and live internet streaming equipment:
Original Project Scope:
Everything must be built to withstand the extreme elements.
The solar power modules (provided by Ascendent), will include battery backups to power all of the equipment at night and through multiple days of cloud cover.
The wireless equipment (provided by Northrock Communications- now Logic Communications) will be capable of streaming multiple live video streams 24/7 and be able to handle exposure to extreme weather and have full redundancy.
The lights must be completely invisible to the eye, which requires custom built, military grade led lights and cameras that have been modified (hacked) to be sensitive to this specific light spectrum.
It is not know which burrows the birds will use each season, or which pairs will successfully hatch a chick, and once a burrow has been occupied it will not be possible to install the camera systems. In addition it is not currently cost effective or logistically possible to place cameras in all the burrows on the chance that they get occupied, therefore a modular system for allowing the easy installation of standardized camera setups has been developed.
- · The cameras must be as small as possible whilst still capable of hi-definition filming
- · The cameras must be durable and if possible waterproof
- · The cameras must be capable of filming the infrared spectrum invisibly to the subject
- · The cameras must be capable of streaming video
- · The cameras must be capable of streaming over WIFI
- · The cameras must be remotely controllable
- · The cameras must be able to record key events in HD
- · The entire system must be extremely energy efficient
- · The entire system must be able to run for weeks at a time without physical intervention
- · The lights must be invisible to the animals
- · The system must be modular and flexible for other uses
Custom Solutions:
We have developed a modular system consisting of a custom tube that is permenantly embedded either in the lid or side of manmade cahow (or longtail) burrows. The tube is then capped with a removable PVC cap.
Once a targeted burrow becomes occupied, the cap is removed and a custom sled that holds the camera, lights and supporting electronics is inserted into the tube and the cap is put back on.
The sled has a front mounted HD camera that has been custom converted to be sensitive to the completely invisible to the eye 940nm infrared spectrum and has a custom wide angle lens adjusted for focusing from 1 inch to the full depth of the burrow.
Surrounding the lens are several individual infrared low power leds situated in a way to evenly light up the entire burrow. The 940nm lighting is completely invisible to the birds, which show up in fine detail in black and white on the video, even in complete darkness.
The camera outputs a real-time video signal that exits the burrow via wire going to an external ruggedized video steaming compressor that encodes and uploads the signal to an online video streaming platform via wireless broadband provided by Northrock.
From there it is streamed to a custom web portlet that can be embedded in the Conservation Services website, integrated into school curriculums and sponsors websites.
It will also appear on flat screens in high traffic locations such as the BZS museum and our sponsors lobbies…
Other Uses:
At the end of each Cahow nesting season the equipment will be repurposed and moved to film the endangered Tropic Bird (LongTail) which nest later in the year. Through the use of custom motions sensors, it will also be used for the endemic Skink and other wildlife around the Nonsuch fresh water pond and provide a general view of the island.
We will capture life cycle events that have never been seen before, not only as educational tools but to add significantly to our scientific knowledge.
More project details will be posted to this blog shortly, please check back for more information.


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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Keep em Separated
The Joy of Separates
A great way of filling your wardrobe on a budget is through separates. They are so versatile you can mix and match them almost endlessly! The blouse from your favorite dress set can cut a smart impression with our brand new Sailor pants, and the skirt gets a whole new feel when pared with a new blouse!
New Designs!
Sailor trousers are a perennial pin up favorite, and we've just added our version to the site today! The high waist makes your legs look longer, and the wide leg is flattering on any body shape. They are as comfortable as they are chic! (I road tested these in Montreal, and they are the best pants I ever wore!)
The Sweetie blouse Is a great way to coordinate your new sailor trousers or any pencil skirt. The loose shape makes the waist look smaller when tucked into a retro high waist skirt or pants, and the all round ruffle adds a great touch of femininity and finishes off that playful pin up look!
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