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Put your feet up, relax, and enjoy the day.
From Whitney Balliett's book American Musicians: Fifty-Six Portraits in Jazz:
The Cape Cod pianist Marie Marcus came to New York from Boston to do a radio show in 1932, when she was eighteen. Her experience had been limited to Boston radio shows and to playing for a week at a Chinese restaurant called the Mahjong. "Tillie's Kitchen, in Harlem, was a fried-chicken place," she has said, "and Bob Howard, who sounded just like Fats Waller, was on piano. We went up there quite often, and one night Fats himself came in. I remember the whole room lighted up. He played, and then listened, and when I'd finished, he pointed to his heart, and said, 'For a white gal, you sure got it there.' We got to talking, and I told him that I would like to further my education in jazz, and did he know a good teacher? He looked at me and said, 'How about me?' I thought he was putting me on, but he wasn't. He had a small office, with two pianos, in the Brill Building, at 1619 Broadway, and during the next year or so, when he wasn't on the road or making records, he'd call me up and say, 'Come on down and let's play some paino.' You couldn't exactly call them lessons. We'd play duets, and then he'd play, and have me listen carefully to the things he did. He was very serious when we were working together, and I was grateful for every minute. He'd tell me, 'When you're playing jazz, remember the rhythm, remember the rhythm. Make the number of notes count. Tell a story, and get that feeling across to the people. Please the people by making it come from here."
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"Hold My Hand (Take 1)"–Fats Waller
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"You're The Picture"–Fats Waller
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"Imagine My Surprise" Fats Waller
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For Richard who likes Fats…
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"Oooh! Look-A There, Ain't She Pretty" Fats Waller
Why, yes, in fact. Yes, she is.
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I just can't get enough of this man's music. Makes me happy, ya hoid?
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Bliss is Fats.
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Sunday Morning Fats.
1-06 My Very Good Friend The Milkman
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Mr. Wunnerful.
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Types of Neuropathy Pain
Neuropathy refers to dysfunction of the peripheral nerves — the nerves that connect the central nervous system with the organs and limbs. Although neuropathic pain and other resulting symptoms can be troublesome, they are usually not the primary disease. Instead, neuropathic symptoms often reveal a problem elsewhere, such as cancer or diabetes.
In some cases, treating the underlying cause is enough to relieve neuropathy, but in other cases, we must treat the nerve symptoms separately. For instance, over time, some illnesses can cause permanent neurological damage at the cellular level. Once this occurs, it becomes very difficult to reverse the nerve damage, so we must treat the neuropathy directly in order to alleviate symptoms.
Types of Neuropathy Pain
Not all neuropathies are alike. The progression, symptoms and treatment may vary according to the underlying cause.
1. Autoimmune Neuropathy
In this disease process, the immune system mistakenly attacks one's own body instead of recognizing it as "self." Examples include Polyneuropathy, or the loss of the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers, and Vasculitic Neuropathy, which targets the blood vessels. Immune therapy (IVIG) is often helpful in these cases.
2. Compressive Entrapment Neuropathy
Excessive external pressure reduces the local blood supply and pushes on the nerves. Pain is often present, followed by muscle atrophy (loss) if a prolonged injury is not treated.
3. Congenital Hereditary Neuropathy
Congenital abnormalities, caused by genetics, can also produce nerve pain. Examples include Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and Fabry's Disease.
4. Infectious Neuropathy
Infection by certain viruses can cause long-term neuropathy pain as HIV, leprosy, Lyme disease and post-herpetic neuralgia.
5. Metabolic Neuropathy
Most common in diabetes patients and those with nutritional deficiencies, this occurs when insufficient vitamins and minerals interfere with normal cellular processes, causing nerve cell degeneration.
6. Toxic Neuropathy
This may result from treating cancer with chemo-radiation, treating tuberculosis with Isoniazid and thallium, or being exposed to harmful chemicals in the environment, such as lead or arsenic. The accumulation of toxic substances disrupts cellular processes, including those of the nerve cells.
7. Trauma Neuropathy
After an amputation, phantom limb syndrome can send false pain signals to the brain. Similarly, a trauma or injury that does not heal correctly may lead to Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD), which involves dysfunctional processing throughout the entire body's nerve systems.May 19, 2014

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I am currently making an app that uses Watson Assistant (previously conversation) as a chatbot that will be used on we chat. I create an official account on we chat and I am using the 'wechat' module for NodeJS.
I made the app locally and everything worked perfectly, the endpoint, the conversation... I used ngrok as a link with wechat's servers. My problem is when I pushed my application on IBM cloud, and after I changed the endpoint with my new url from ibm cloud, the endpoint that communicated with wechat's servers stoped working. It's the exact same code so I lost as to why it doesn't work and what I can do. I tried several solutions, but none worked.
Does anybody have any idea as to why it might not work? Is it an added level of security from IBM Cloud that stops my app from getting the required information sent from we chat (the message the user sent)?
Thank you in advance for your help
Answer by @chughts (12939) | Jun 01, 2018 at 12:15 PM
Provided you have changed the endpoint configuration, then check your package.json file to ensure that you have specified all the dependencies. Also check that you are stating the version of node.js for your app in your package.json file.
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Following the rhythms of the days and the seasons and making a few things along the way.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Fostering a Feline
She broke through a screen and scampered off into the darkness of the wee small hours after only, oh maybe...14 hours in the house - the guilt nearly made me sick and the full scale search and rescue mission took some serious energy BUT three days later a very hungry girl puss was lured into my arms by the smell from a tin of tuna bought specially for her.
She now has free range of the house and garden in the day time and seems content enough to watch the night scenes through a window.
The boy cat of the house barely twitched a whisker when he discovered her lurking under a chair, she on the other hand was quite rude!
She is quite pretty, the girls love her and she has a beautiful, full, loud purr... tis nice to have another little girl in the house.
10 comments:
- sonia said...
Adorable! Look at those bright, keen eyes!
- February 29, 2012 at 11:07 PM
- Nadja said...
She's lovely!
- February 29, 2012 at 11:53 PM
- M. Bloom said...
I always love a tabby-cat...
- March 1, 2012 at 4:10 AM
- W-S Wanderings said...
Those eyes! That face! The determination to tear her way through a screen into an unfamiliar world. I think that I am in love with her.
- March 1, 2012 at 11:43 AM
- Shannon said...
I have to agree, she is very pretty... I think that cats have a knack of sitting on/near backgrounds that always show them in their best light.
WSW... I'll pop her pocture in the odd post to give you a little feline fix.
- March 2, 2012 at 10:08 AM
I love the hedgehog pincushion. Do you sell the pattern or even the completed pincushion.
I love cats, also, and have two.
Thanks, Diane
- March 3, 2012 at 10:35 AM
She is very cute!
Can I also ask if it would be ok to use your tutorials for the wands and felt lady bugs to make some for our school fair?
Kind Regards
- March 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM
- Shannon said...
Sure Kylie, have fun.
Diane, which hedgehog?
- March 6, 2012 at 12:13 PM
- Donna said...
Oh, how scary that must have been for all of you...Tia included! Glad she is safe again and being loved. You can see in her eyes that she is a tiger girl.
- March 6, 2012 at 10:52 PM
She has the most beautiful green eyes :)
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Disklavier- A Lifestyle Choice
The Disklavier is an amazing meld of a fine acoustic instrument and digital technology. In every way, an acoustic instrument, the Disklavier uses digital technology to reproduce sounds. Record yourself and the Disklavier plays it back. Listen to live music in your home as soon as the piano is delivered. Subscribe to the multi-faceted Disklavier Radio, or Disklavier TV, and stream music to your instrument for a live performance in your home! Adjust the volume from the most subtle background sound, to the full power a grand piano can offer. Simply a ground-breaking innovation in music making!


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Best Entertainment for Your Wedding There are not many days in your life that will be nearly as important to you as your wedding. You want to make sure everything goes perfectly when you are planning your wedding. First you need to find a venue that is going to be able to host the amount of guests you are inviting, and will fit into your budget. You are also going to need to make sure that you are able to find a great photographer for the event. Plus you are going to need to get food for your guests and flowers for the wedding. However; for a lot of people the most important part about planning their wedding is making sure that it is a really fun time for everyone involved. If you want to make sure that your wedding is a great time, you are going to need to find the best entertainment for your big day. When looking for entertainment for their wedding, many people choose to hire a DJ. The DJ is going to be in charge of playing the music at your ceremony and your reception. The DJ you hire is going to be able to play music based on your suggestions, or directly from a playlist you make. The DJ you hire is going to have all the equipment needed to play the music at the venue your wedding will be at. You are going to want to ask about their plans for setting it up, and if they are going to need any help to do so. When looking for wedding entertainment you are going to want to consider the budget you have to spend. The cost of your DJ is going to depend on the amount of time you want them playing, as well as the season your wedding is in. When you are having your wedding during peak season it is going to cost more for everything.
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You are going to be able to find many people you could hire when you are looking for wedding entertainment. You are going to want to look for the person that will do the best job of providing entertainment for your wedding. You are going to be able to find many reviews online to help you find the best entertainment for your wedding.
5 Takeaways That I Learned About Music
There are a lot of things you are going to need to plan for when you are having a wedding. You are going to need to find the best entertainment if you are hoping to have a really fun occasion. There are many DJs that you are going to be able to hire if you are looking for great entertainment for your wedding.


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Everyone has heard the saying that opposites attract, but as our toasters mentioned in the case of Brian and Lindsey they share many similar qualities that make them a perfect pair and they're families both agree, which brings us to St. Joe's Catholic Church in Belmont for the wedding ceremony!
The soon to be newlyweds had a close friend of the family, Father Rene fly in from Pennsylvania to preside. Surrounded by a big gathering of family and friends, Brian and Lindsey said their I do's.
Next, the bridal party ventured to a nearby state park to take some photos overlooking the Boston skyline, what a view! Then it was onto the Westin for the reception and our bridal party kicked it off with a bang. The newlyweds had their first dance and had their guests join in as well, we dig that. Then it was time for the toasts and between Lindsey's father Dr. Suffredini, the maid of honor, Karen or Brian's brother and best man John, its hard to say who summed up Brian and Lindsey best. They were all slam dunks and we thank them very much for their contributions to this video!
We hope you enjoy the story of Lindsey and Brian and some unforgettable moments from their wedding day. Congrats to the new Mr & Mrs Sullivan!


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PeopleAdmin is comprised of two primary modules, Position Management and Recruitment.
Position Management: a module which actions such as creating or editing position descriptions, vacating or inactivating positions, or managing compensation actions are accomplished. For details on the process, refer to the position management guide.
Recruitment: a module in which the department can initiate and process all types of recruitments, by using a position description approved to the library in the position management mode. For details on the recruitment process refer to the requisition/recruitment guide.
Quick Tips for Using PA
The quick tips below should answer your most common questions and concerns in the Position Management and Recruitment System. They provide step-by-step instruction for completing specific actions. If you would like to suggest a topic, please email email@example.com. You may also reference the guides to the right for more detailed information.
Add, Update or Inactivate Department Users
Add a Department User:
- Visit PeopleAdmin
- Select 'Create/Authorize' and complete all information fields.
- Click [Continue] and [Confirm].
Note: The request will route and be approved by the PeopleAdmin Administrator within 48 hours.
Update or Inactivate a Department User
- Email firstname.lastname@example.com
- Include your name, phone number, department and your change request.
Note: Your request will route to the PA Help Desk and processed within 48 hours.
The Attach documents tab allows department to attach documents. For example, please include:
- An organization chart for all reclassification requests.
- Current position description, if the position has not been populated in PA.
- Approval memo for stipends or equities.
Copy Feature
Using the copy feature in PeopleAdmin can save you time, in addition to ensuring a quicker turnaround time in Human Resources. If you need to make significant revisions to a position, it's best to not use this feature. A copied action may be returned, if the changes are significant. Use the copy feature for:
- Filling multiple hire requisitions, create/copy a separate position/action for each hire in the Position Management module.
- Creating a position that is an exact duplicate of a position already saved/existing in the PA library.
- Copying a major portion of a position in the PA library. However, be sure to describe any changes in the Justification for Request field.
Job Summary
Provide a brief (10–15 lines of text) encapsulation in this field of the overall job (use action verbs). This summary will be viewable by applicants on the Requisition. Note: Begin with the type of supervision received.
- Under the direction of the lab manager, perform experiments and analyze results
- Under the direct supervision of the principal investigator, install and maintain research equipment
- Under the general supervision of the office manager, process payroll and personnel actions for staff
Justification for Request
This field explains to Compensation what you are requesting and it also assists in prioritizing work received. Providing sufficient information ensures a quicker turnaround. Include in your justification (as applicable):
- Review - Recruitment:
- Percent of appointment
- New vacancy or Replacement Vacancy – who left?
- Short Term Employment – if a direct hire, their name. Duration of appointment?
- Waiver of Recruitment – for whom? Why is a waiver necessary?
- PSS or MSP Contract – for whom? Duration for appointment?
- Review - Reclass: Why? Briefly describe the changes and when the changes occurred.
- Review - Update: Briefly describe the changes being made, if any.
- Stipend: Why? Monthly amount, plus begin and end dates.
- Equity: Rationale for the request? Indicate date received. Note: retroactive effective dates must be approved by Compensation Services. For PSS or represented positions, indicate who approved the equity. For MSP requests, indicate the VC or Dean's support. The AVC HR must approve MSP requests.
Positions Supervised
A supervisor is an individual who has the direct responsibility for or effectively recommends on the hiring and evaluation of staff including responsibility involving grievances; determines, distributes, and supervises the work performed and approves leaves and overtime. Supervisors have the authority to transfer, suspend, layoff/recall, promote, and reward staff.
List the positions which this position directly and/or indirectly supervises. Direct supervision refers to employees who report directly to this position. Indirect supervision refers to employees who report to a subordinate supervisor who reports to the position. Then list the total number of employees who are both directly and indirectly supervised by this position. If the position functions as a "lead", or if the position is responsible for directing the work of postdocs or graduate students, enter N/A.
- Direct Supervision: Administrative Specialist II-Supervisor. – 1.0 FTE
- Sr. Building Maintenance Worker – 2.5 FTE
- Indirect Supervision: Assistant II – 3.0 FTE
- Total: 6.5 FTE
Reuse STE or Contract Position Number
Effective immediately, you may reuse a previously filled STE or contract position number to repeat the same type of hire (i.e., another STE or contract hire) with the same responsibilities versus creating a new position number. Most common examples are coaches (Student Affairs), writers (Law School) and program assistants (University Extension). However, it happens occasionally in other areas.
Creating a new position is mandatory when the department wants a career hire that was once STE or contract.
Vacate a Position in the Library
Use the Vacate Position action when an incumbent is leaving the position and you intend to refill the position. Completing the Vacate Position action removes the current incumbent's name and employee ID number from the position record, and flags the record as an "Open Position". You should vacate the position before beginning another action such as modifying the position for recruitment or generating a requisition. You may begin recruitment prior to an employee's actual departure date, even if the departure date overlaps the start date of their replacement. Processing this action in PeopleAdmin will not impact the current employee's payroll (PPS). Note: Vacate actions are permissible by Approver 1 or 2 roles only.
Viewing Decision Details through the Historical Link
Users are notified of status changes (saved to the library, cancel action, pending union review, etc.) via an automated email. Approver 1 and 2 roles have access to view all historical actions. Department Initiators have access to view only historical actions in which they were originally designated access.


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When I travel, organization is everything to feeling at ease. For example, my trip to New York City did not get off to a great start. First, my husband was to come with me, but at the last minute we had to change those plans. As we got close to the train station, I looked around in my purse to find out I had left my Dexcom receiver at home. Luckily, I had enough test strips to check more often than I had planned, but what a bummer for the start of the trip!
I realize that I need a big bag when I travel to carry all sorts of things, but what this bag lacks is organizational pockets. ::ugh:: I love my hobo bag, but it becomes a huge black hole. Additionally, I have to divide my diabetes supplies into different bags, some in my brief case, some in my purse and some in the luggage with my clothes, which inevitably means that an item can be missed assuming it's in another bag. When I travel on business, I have tried to develop organizers and travel accessories that give me the opportunity to see what I need at a glance.
Business travel for women with diabetes poses added pressure. In addition to clothes in a suitcase, it's also make-up, styling products, belts, shoes, and jewelry. Now, add extra cannulas if you use a pump, extra insulin if you use vials and extra syringes, or extra pens and pen needle tips. I have synthyroid too, and I add an extra Dexcom sensor, charger for Dexcom. Vitamins. This is just the suitcase; let's move to the purse that carries all of your daily regimen and what changes in there.
In my purse, I need to have my Dexcom receiver, insulin pen carry case, blood glucose meter, cell phone, glasses, wallet, my cloth sack with lipstick, eye drops, lip balm. Business cards, both massage and patient blogger (two separate cases), 2-3 Luna bars in case of getting delayed on train, plane or bus and extra hair clip and ponytail holder. And last, encased in soft leather pouch is my Zuni bear fetch that a friend gave me. It's like a lucky charm.
Now add my briefcase with computer and/or ipad, and charger for both. Leather bound travel case, which carries tickets, passport and a bunch of airline and Amtrak reward cards.
The sad truth is you can't be minimalist with diabetes; you have to be a professional organizer! Many purses and bags lack the compartments that I long for. I would love a bag that I could organize into a purse and briefcase that was fashionable, not made of canvas or nylon. I use timbuk2 and overland equipment and I love them, but they aren't very professional, or extremely stylin. So I'm searching for the perfect combination briefcase/purse that has a little more girl power in style!
I found a company called Graceship, which I love the professional glamour girl look and the fact that it condenses two of my bags, briefcase and purse, into one. But I'm curious to know if anyone else out there has a professional bag, that can also carry all other essentials, they love!?
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Jay & Co's Magic
Hello All, me again! I think I am going to chat about trainers again, if you don't like trainers then apologies because I really love them. So with that in mind, I want to blog about my first ever grown up pair of trainers. What I mean by grown-up is that they cost a certain amount of money and they come in a travel bag, now that is very fancy.
I love white trainers… I've only owned three pairs in my whole life and I have regretted buying them. Simply because the first time you wear them, they get dirty and then never look as good or new as they did when you first bought them.
So when I fell in love with these white trainers from Blood Brother, their slogan is "NEVER ALONE." and I think this is really cool. One of the co-founders (James) was given an award for being the most inspirational speaker in 2015. I had to do something different to this pair, I had to give them a little bit of Jay & Co magic which will mean that I'll be able to wear them a lot longer than a normal white pair of trainers. And you're wondering why? This is because these will grow and I can add to the design as they get older.
This week I asked for the help of my social media family to give me some suggestions on what colour I should be splashing to the lovely white trainers. I must say the ideas of colours combinations came flooding in, thank you all for your lovely comments!
So it gives me great pleasure to announce and reveal my lovely white trainers with a social media input.


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And for the cowards it was decreed, to serve unflinchingly for their God.
Always wary of the minions of the Lying Ones, for they revel in aberrant actions, and seek only to undo your works and subvert your thoughts. - Excerpt from the Samahhi
And Sama decreed a fitting punishment for the liars and the braggarts, to walk the earth for all eternity without their ears or their mouth.
You have been born into a rebellious world. The whole of history is treason; your blood was spilt before you were even born; the various creeds are but an infidelity to the Truth; and Man's laws are but treason to his Maker. -Passage from the Samahhi
It is the Year of Furtive Shadows, and everyone can smell the changes in the wind. Everyone, from the lowest scully boy up to the regents, knew, deep down, that something must happen soon.
And from your enemies your only shield shall be blood, and in it you shall thrive.
-Passage from the Samahhi
Whilst exploring underground the PCs discover tube like tunnels stretching for miles, upon further inspection the strange tunnels seem to connect all major cities in the are, what is their purpose?


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Behind the coziness of life in Brabant is a dark world of well organized drug crime. Jara and Rens realize that upon their return to their birth province after a long time. She wants to clear the name of her father, he wants to distance himself from his criminal family, but they both get terribly entangled in the web of the upper and underworld, whose boundaries are increasingly blurred.
director Shariff Korverscript Marco van Geffen, Shariff Korver, Jeroen Scholten van Aschat, Pim Algoed, Vincent van der Valk, Raul Serrano, Eva K. Matthijsen genre Crimerelease 2018length 8 x 50 min Dutchproducers Lemming Film (NL)co producers A Private View (BE)broadcaster KPN Presentsmain cast Rifka Lodeizen, Teun Luijkx, Jack Wouterse, Marie Louise Stheins, Bart Slegers, Chris Nietvelt, Hans Dagelet, Rene Van Asten, Jan Bijvoet, Abke Haringdirector of photography Melle Van Essen NSCsound Lennert Hunfeld & Floris Wervercasting Oi Mundo Casting, Rebecca Van Unenproduction design Wilbert Van Dorpcostume design Ann Lauweryshair & make-up Joan Tjon A Hiesound design Michel Schopping, Vincent Sinceretticomposer Kaveh Vares, René Thie


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Episodic games have proliferated in recent years but, until now, have broadly conformed to a specific blueprint in which storyline has taken precedence over gameplay. High-profile examples such as Life is Strange, the Walking Dead and Game of Thrones have myriad merits but underneath their visuals belong to the most archaic of genres, the point-and-click adventure. So when a major franchise such as Square Enix's Hitman makes the move to a piecemeal structure, it amounts to a noteworthy change of tack. You might not have flagged Hitman as an obvious candidate for such an experiment but it turns out to have been an inspired move.
While the series is ostensibly about stealth it also offers meticulously realised environments, providing its taciturn star Agent 47 with all manner of ingenious means to fulfil his sinister business. In Hitman games, you are really playing your surroundings. Having experienced the prologue and Paris-based mission that constitute Hitman's first episode, plus most of the following mission (set in the fictional Italian town of Sapienza), it's clear that putting Hitman out in this format has given Io Interactive a newfound freedom to craft missions that explore the intricacy and richness of these environments in new ways.
The need to provide gamers with something to do while they wait for the next episode has motivated the studio to develop a clever structure that immerses you in those environments to an impressive extent.
Hitman kicks off with a prologue, set 20 years ago at the ICA headquarters, the organisation that issues Agent 47's orders. There he undergoes two training missions which, while nowhere near as baroque as the full-story quests, are still pretty interesting. Amusingly – flagging a rich vein of humour that is never far from Hitman's surface – those take place on sets apparently constructed from virtual plywood and populated by actors. You instantly discover that Io Interactive hasn't tampered unnecessarily with Hitman's much-loved stealth gameplay: Agent 47 has stalwart tools such as a fibre-wire garrotte, a silenced pistol and a coin for distracting guards. He must also enact a bewildering amount of costume changes. Furthermore, he remains adept at sneaking up behind people, knocking them out and dumping them in crates.
But new concessions have been made for those who may have found past Hitman games frustratingly difficult. Most notable are the so-called opportunities, in which Agent 47 overhears conversations that lead him to discover offbeat ways of taking out his targets. For example, in the Paris level, he learns that his target Viktor Novikov has a favourite cocktail called a Bare-Knuckle Boxer so he seeks to find the recipe, plus emetic rat poison and a barman's outfit. This way, he can send Novikov rushing to the nearest gents – an ideal venue for a head-flushing hit.
The story missions are also essentially checkpointed. The game autosaves frequently and you can manually save, so you don't have to start from scratch if Agent 47 is caught surreptitiously preparing a refreshing rodenticide chaser. Hardcore Hitman fans are given the chance to turn off the hand-holding that opportunities afford at the beginning of the prologue, but those mini hints are so inventive that it feels a shame not to have them highlighted.
There are vast amounts of such hints, which offers a pointer to the depth and breadth of the missions. The first one (included in the opening episode) is called The Showstopper, and takes place in a huge, multiple-floored Paris chateau where Novikov and his girlfriend, ex-supermodel Dalia Margolis, are holding a fashion show as cover for auctioning a list of the identities of MI6 agents acquired by their international crime syndicate, Iago. The next episode takes place in a fictional Italian seaside town called Sapienza, in a large villa overlooking the town with grounds that run down to the sea. Underneath is a network of sewers housing a lab where chemist Silvio Caruso is concocting a deadly weaponised virus. Even locating the lab requires much snooping; both missions feature two targets and hundreds of ways in which they can be eliminated.
If anything, the third mission (currently unavailable for play) is even more elaborate. Set in Marrakesh, it is divided between the city's outdoor souk and surrounding buildings, and the Swedish consulate, where a banker is holed up after ripping off the Moroccan government for billions. Meanwhile, a Moroccan general is plotting a coup; no prizes for guessing who Agent 47's targets are. Except this time, he must be extra-discreet due to tension in the air, which manifests itself in the form of helicopters whirring overhead. Each environment is a treasure trove of assassination possibilities. There is an overarching storyline but in true Hitman fashion it's very cryptic and pretty incidental.
Beyond the story missions
While the prologue and story missions constitute the basic building blocks of Hitman, completing them for the first time merely fosters a sense that you're just getting started.
Io Interactive has developed some clever new modes, which endow the game with playability levels that are unprecedented in the series. Chief among them is escalation mode. This involves playing through existing missions, but with different targets and added conditions, during the course of which you will inevitably discover huge areas that you never knew existed. Each escalation has five levels. When you accomplish your mission, the next level adds extra conditions and occasional targets. In the first escalation, you must accomplish the fifth level by taking out your targets without "pacifying" anyone – that is, knocking them out or even engaging them in fisticuffs.
All of which cleverly knocks you out your Hitman comfort zones because you're forced to modify your strategy with each escalation. By the time you've accomplished all five levels of an escalation, you're left with an incredibly intimate knowledge of the environment and an intuitive sense of the rhythm according to which everyone moves.
Hitman has a nicely developed user-generated element. For, example, you can create your own contracts simply by playing through existing missions and tagging new targets for elimination, then adding extra conditions. Those contracts can be published for all-comers to take on and, without any briefing beyond the targets' names and appearance, are usually hard to enact. Even pre-launch, there were hundreds of such contracts to carry out.
But the most innovative new addition to the Hitman blueprint is elusive targets. Sadly, we weren't able to sample any of those as due to their very nature, they are time-specific. Elusive targets will crop up for just 48 hours, and any clues as to who they involve and where they might be, are extremely cryptic. Once you work out what they entail, you'll have one shot – if you fail to eliminate your elusive target, you'll must wait for the next one. It will be all about being the first Hitman owner in the world to take them out – global bragging rights will be yours.
Visually, Hitman is OK, rather than astonishing (although it's noticeably more impressive on the PC than the consoles). Like its predecessors, it demands an adeptness at stealth gameplay if you want to get the most out of it, which might be beyond the abilities of those who lack patience. But even hamfisted gamers can try the first episode and see if they like it, for only £11.99. What they will discover is that the structure has given the game new levels of immersiveness, bringing out the puzzle-solving elements that were previously somewhat latent.
There has never been a better way to confront, or indulge, your inner assassin.
As this review is only of the first chapters of the Hitman episodic series, we have not provided a score.
Square Enix; Xbox One/PlayStation 4/PC; £11.99 per episode/£44.99 season pass; Pegi rating: 18+


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Millionaire's Blueprint Reviews
Millionaire's Blueprint claims to offer "strikingly accurate" software that helps you to trade binary options and to become a millionaire in just 3 months.
About Millionaire's Blueprint
Developed by Walter Green, Millionaire's Blueprint is a fully automated binary options trading tool that's claimed to help you "easily build the most powerful trading portfolio, for free." And perhaps best of all, Walter claims that Millionaire's blueprint is so easy to use that you can make as much money as you want, without previous knowledge or skill.
In fact, by starting with a $250 account and making 10-15 high probability (90%+) trades per day, if all your trades are accurate, Walter claims you could make $3K to $7K per week (we'll talk more about this in a moment), and reach millionaire status in as little as 3 months!
Because of its simplicity and accuracy, Millionaire's Blueprint is claimed to have created 152 new millionaires and generated more than $189 million in profit to date. And you'll never be far from your dashboard, since the Millionaire's Blueprint software can be used at any time and anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
If you've been thinking about dipping your toe into the world of online trading, all the hype and big promises made by Millionaire's Blueprint might seem like a no-brainer. But are you being lied to?
We'll find out shortly, but let's first start with the basics and briefly discuss binary options.
The Basics of Binary Options Trading
According to Investopedia, a binary option is defined as:
A type of option in which the payoff is structured to be either a fixed amount of compensation if the option expires in the money, or nothing at all if the option expires out of the money. The success of a binary option is thus based on a yes/no proposition, hence "binary". A binary option automatically exercises, meaning the option holder does not have the choice to buy or sell the underlying asset.
In simple terms, when trading binary options, you basically only have 2 options: "Put" or "call." A put means you're betting that the price of the underlying asset (whether stocks, commodities, or indices) will decrease in value, while a call means that you're betting on an increase.
For example: If you think that the price of silver will increase in the next minute, you can place a call. On the other hand, if you think Apple's stock will decrease in this same period of time, you can place a put.
If you ultimately make an accurate bet, you'll then be paid out a certain amount based on your brokerage agreement (more about this in the Pricing section).
Is Trading Binary Options Risky?
Like any other form of trading, the short answer to this question is: yes.
However, if you only skimmed through the Millionaire's Blueprint website, you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise. After all, you're led to believe that the software is a sure thing, and that you'll be joining the millionaire ranks in just a couple short months.
If you read through Millionaire's Blueprint's Disclaimer though, they spell it out in plain English: "Trading in Binary Options is speculative and involves a high degree of risk and can result in the loss of your entire investment." Just what kind of speculation are we talking about here?
The definition of speculation is "ideas or guesses about something that is not known." In other words, returning to the examples used in the previous section, unless you're aware of some major announcement regarding the price of silver or Apple stock, it's almost impossible to accurately speculate which way prices will go in such a short time period. You're basically tossing a coin as to whether or not you'll be right.
And while you might think this means you have a 50/50 chance of making an accurate guess, the reality is that it's much more complicated, and the odds aren't in your favor.
With all of this in mind, statistically speaking, it's extraordinarily unlikely that you'd consistently make 90% accurate trades for any period of time, and even less likely that you could continuously do so for 3 months, as claimed by Millionaire's Blueprint.
Despite the fact that all the cards are stacked against you, is Millionaire's Blueprint worth your money?
Millionaire's Blueprint Pricing & Fees
Although Millionaire's Blueprint claims to provide you with free access to their software, this is only a half-truth. Why?
Because, while entering your name, email address, phone number, and choosing a password on the Millionaire's Blueprint website won't cost you anything, this probably won't give you access to their software. Instead, they'll pass your information along to one of their "trusted brokers," who will then contact you about opening an account with a minimum $250 deposit.
Only then will you be given access to the software, which, other than that it makes 1-minute trades and includes recommended signals and binary trading education tools, we're told next to nothing about.
Important note: Whatever your brokerage agreement ultimately stipulates, keep this in mind: While you might lose your rear end trading binary options, your broker almost always stands to make money. In other words, like most forms of gambling, chance (and the ability to make money) is always in favor of the house.
Bottom Line: Can Millionaire's Blueprint Make You a Millionaire?
With so much hype and so little useable information, it's impossible to say whether or not Millionaire's Blueprint will work as advertised. However, any time you encounter someone selling you a "instant millionaire package," you could reasonably assume they stand to make more money from the transaction than you.
As such, we'd strongly recommend avoiding Millionaire's Blueprint altogether, while exploring more reputable options such as EmpireOption or TradeKing.
Despite this warning, if you decide to join the ranks of binary options traders through Millionaire's Blueprint, keep in mind that this is a highly volatile form of trading. And like any other form of trading, the less knowledge you have the more likely it is that you'll end up losing your capital.
In fact, using the information gained from Millionaire's Blueprint, Is-Scam.com's testers found that everyone lost money—including their initial investment—regardless of how they placed trades with the software.
And in our opinion, you can expect to experience much of the same with Millionaire's Blueprint.
Millionaire's Blueprint is a Scam
Recently browsing the web, I saw an interesting post about the Millionaires Blueprint. Unfortunately it was too late for me, and when I found out just how bad it was, I had already lost about $3,000 with Big Option. I was never able to recover my funds, and eventually had to ask my family for help. Please avoid it.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend


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The presence of spy equipment at home provides peace of mind and real security. These devices are the self-defense weapons and tools in times of need. They are even life saving weapons when you can't ask help from anybody. So, after you purchase a car or get a new house, the second important thing that you should do is to pick the right spying devices. Choices are cameras and DVRs, SleuthGear, Audio and Voice Devices, Detection devices, Tracking devices, personal alarms, and more. You can choose to get all of these or get only a few. They have different functions. They are easy to manipulate, high-tech, attractive and professional. You need them at home if you like to make it the safest place to relax and stay.
Spying equipment operates for long years no matter how frequent you use them. They are not ordinary devices. They are extra ordinary because they have varied uses. A spying camera for instance, this one is often mounted on walls, ceilings and entryways. They can be huge or small. They have different features and you can set those to fit your individual needs. A working camera can work longer hours. It can both picture and record scenes. If you are not home most of the time, leave hidden cameras on. Check the recordings to see if somebody enters the gate or take your personal belongings. See? You are far from home but you keep track on everything.
Now, spy equipment makes sure that no one will hurt you. If you are living alone, it would be brilliant if you can consider a security system. Change your door locks. Check windows before you leave. Check also your stuff and how well they are arranged. Last glance at everything will remind you of how things are arranged after you leave. So, in case you observed that some things are out of placed, go and check your surveillance camera. On the other hand, spying equipment will prevent people from doing anything bad against you. Houses nowadays are filled with secret surveillance tools. Thus, crime rates lessened such as robbery. See? Spy equipment is truly a "must have" at home. If you can afford a new luxury car, then why can't you get a complete security system for your home? This time, you can already sleep without fearing that anyone might drag you in the dark. You can protect your personal belongings without the need to stay at the house.


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Justin Timberlake at pre-wedding partyJustin Timberlake and Jessica Biel finally tied the knot in a gorgeous ceremony in the south of Italy Friday night after five years of dating (and a brief stint broken up). Photos of the event, and more importantly, the dress, will be released by People next week, but we've got the next best thing: The guest list.
What famous folk attended Justin and Jessica's wedding? What were they eating? And how did they get to the ridiculously gorgeous 5-star Italian resort, Borgio Egnazia, where the nuptials took place? Hint: They didn't fly commercial!
Invitees of the exclusive wedding were reportedly flown by private plane from New York to Italy. (Not bad!) Among wedding attendants were Jessica's 7th Heaven co-star, Beverly Mitchell; rapper Timbaland, Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy Juvonen; Saturday Night Live star Andy Samberg; and N' Sync member, Chris Kirkpatrick.
The night before the wedding, cocktails and hors d' ouveres were served -- among them, cheese and olives (breaking news!) -- at the Cala Masciola beach on the Adriatic Sea. A 10-minute fireworks show took place at around 9:30 P.M. before guests retreated back to their swank digs.
Sounds like a pretty fantastic -- pretty baller -- wedding. And really, it's no surprise, as they're both incredibly famous celebrities who get to live the ol' "money is no object" way of life. But hey, they had cheese and olives at their rehearsal dinner. Sometimes, they really are just like us!
Congrats, guys! Or, more apropos, congratulazioni!
Did you have an out-of-country, or out-of-state, wedding?
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UIA is a worldwide trade organisation bringing together users and manufacturers of high power ultrasound systems. In granting the award, the Cavimeter was judged by the panel to be "more innovative than the competing equipment". The award is the culmination of a period of research, development and exploitation kick-started by NPL Strategic Research funding in 1997.
Acoustic cavitation is the inception, growth and eventual collapse of micron-sized bubbles in response to an applied acoustic field, and is harnessed in applications as diverse as sonochemistry, food manufacture, ultrasonic cleaning and healthcare. In response to a longstanding industrial need for measurement tools, a novel design for a spatially-sensitive cavitation sensor was conceived by NPL and, funded by a proof-of-concept Strategic Research project, manufactured and tested by the acoustics group at the Laboratory. The cavitation sensor is patent protected in the USA, Europe and Japan in 2002, and its design has been refined and ruggedised using reference cavitation facilities developed at NPL through Government funding. A peer-reviewed publication describing its development and performance won the 2003 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control (IEEE UFFC) Outstanding Paper Award for 2003.
In 2006, a Measurement for Innovators Joint Industrial Project (MfI JIP) was completed by the National Physical Laboratory and was vital in moving the sensor design forward into small-scale production. The JIP also involved developing a special signal processing module, the NPL Cavimeter, which, when used with the cavitation sensor, provides users with real-time indication of acoustic cavitation. Sensor and Cavimeter were trialled by several UK industrial users during the JIP, enabling them, for the first time, to measure the cavitation activity driving industrial processes, rather than its resultant effects.
In 2008, the first Cavimeter sale was made to a UK manufacturer of high power ultrasound systems, and is now being used routinely to reduce set-up times for customer units and to optimise designs of new vessels. The final stage in the exploitation of the NPL Cavimeter is to license the measurement technology to third parties, and discussions are at an advanced stage to accomplish this.
NPL collected the Award at the 38th Ultrasonics Industry Association Symposium in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 23rd 2009.


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When I left for school this morning I had tons of plans for today, including some good blog posts. Unfortunately, I got a twinge in my back this morning sometime before I left for work. Thursday is my longest class day, and when I got out of my first class I coughed and had to stop walking because of the sudden pain in my back. I tried stretching and relaxing while I sat but it didn't work. I also woke up with post-nasal drip (gross) and during my second class of the day I felt myself getting sick as I sat there uncomfortably trying not to move the wrong way. By the end of my third class (and these are all long classes) I was miserable. I biked to school but was worried about getting home if I couldn't twist so I got a ride home with a classmate (who asked me which Wal-Mart I go to right after I told her we don't have a car?).
Jon has been sick since Tuesday, and I've definitely gotten what he has. Usually we don't get each others illnesses so I wasn't particularly concerned. He made dinner and we spent 3 hours on the couch being pathetic and now we are being pathetic in bed. I really hate being sick, and I know I'm really whiny about it too. We don't own a thermometer so I don't know what my temperature is but I feel like I have a fever. I'm going to drag myself to school tomorrow to teach and warn my students about my condition. Maybe it will make me feel better to do something as long as I'm careful about my back. I might take a cab tomorrow.
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A terrible Valentine's Day
Labels: classes, life as a grad student, teaching
3 comments:
- Alexandra said...
I hope you guys feel better! That's awful that you are both so miserably sick. Maybe you should take a day off and just rest. Feel better!
- February 15, 2008 at 9:42 AM
- EcoGeoFemme said...
I hope you feel better. At least now it's the weekend so you can rest.
- February 15, 2008 at 4:25 PM
- Paulina said...
Hope you are feeling better. I can't believe people still shop at Walmarts...
- February 18, 2008 at 4:30 PM
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Posted on 6/19/2015 |Announcements
This year, Girls on the Run has served its one-millionth girl! We're honoring this milestone by celebrating what makes each of us one in a million and by showcasing some one-in-a-million women who have made exceptional contributions to empowering girls and women.
With a shared goal of unleashing confidence through accomplishment, The LEGO Group is a proud National Sponsor of Girls on the Run. Laura A. Post is Vice President of Global Insights for The LEGO Group. Ms. Post leads the company's research and insights group, which delivers end-to-end insights and helps bring the voice of children and families into the business. The insight team's scope includes early innovation research, concept testing, competitor intelligence, brand tracking and post-experience satisfaction. The global insight team is distributed globally but mainly concentrated in Billund, Denmark and Enfield, Connecticut, where Ms. Post is based. Ms. Post has been at The LEGO Group for 27 years.
Here's what Laura has to share about being one in a million.
Q: Girls on the Run envisions a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams! How did you start to realize your own limitless potential and pursue the path to where you are today?
Laura: I was fortunate to have parents who believed that their daughters should have the same aspirations and opportunities as their son, and should aim high. We were expected to work hard in school and excel, but were also free to explore our interests and passions. With parents who were artistic, I was also always encouraged to explore creative pursuits and be well rounded.
When I was in junior high and required -- as all girls were – to take sewing and cooking in home economics, I was frustrated because my mother had already taught me how to do both proficiently (both are still passions). I wanted to instead take shop class with the boys, and my mother took up the fight with the school principal, and won. I was one of the first two girls in my grade who learned woodworking, metal crafts & drafting, and I enjoyed it. I also learned an early lesson about how to feel comfortable in a very male environment.
Q: Of the traits and achievements that help make you one-in-a-million, what stands out most to you?
Laura: I think the traits that are critical to anyone who wants to succeed professionally, but especially young women, are self-confidence, tenacity, taking risks and being comfortable with conflict. It took many years for me to become self-assured and even longer to get comfortable with conflict, something that's common for women. But you can build both skills, even if at first you need to "fake it till you make it," or appear more self-confident or comfortable with conflict than you feel on the inside. Over time, you will gain the confidence and become stronger.
Q: Girls on the Run believes that big things are possible when you keep moving forward. Can you share an example from your own life?
Laura: In 2010, my older daughter, then 20, asked me if I wanted to train with her for a half marathon. I was a steady but casual jogger, not built for running, and I was 52. My first thought: "No way can I run 13 miles." But I took the risk to say yes, and each week we trained a mile further. Each week I would think, "There is no way I can do another mile," and my daughter always asked "Why not?" Indeed, I overcame my doubt and exceeded my own expectations. We crossed the finish line together and I ran another half marathon a year later.
Q: Which one of the core values of Girls on the Run resonates most with you and why?
Laura: I believe all of Girls on the Run's core values are highly relevant to being a good employee, a good leader and a good person leading a balanced life. If I had to choose one core value that resonates most with me, I would say I focus on being positive and optimistic. The power of believing in yourself and believing you and others can overcome seemingly impossible obstacles or odds creates energy and passion that can indeed help you achieve what you thought you couldn't.
Q: One of the many things our curriculum teaches girls is how to recognize and work through challenges in productive ways. What is a challenge you have faced (or still face)? How did/do you respond, and what have you learned from it?
Laura: Six years ago, I applied for a senior level sales management job at my company, the LEGO Group, despite having no background in sales and a career at the company in strategic planning and research. It was a great opportunity to build different business skills and I was fortunate to have leaders who had faith in my abilities. They ultimately selected me for the role. It was a very challenging role, with more risk-taking and conflict required than I thought I would be comfortable with. I was very stretched, uncomfortable and at times overwhelmed. But I had no choice but to keep moving forward, and to learn (and sometimes fail) my way through the role, which I held for 3 years. While it was hard, (I'm now in a different role) it was a great growth and development experience. I learned again that I could master something I didn't think I could do, and can now handle conflict and difficult conversations and negotiations better than I ever could before.
Q: What insight or advice would you offer a young girl today? What would you say now to your 8-year-old self?
Laura: I would tell my 8-year-old self to focus on self-belief not self-doubt and I would encourage her with lots of reinforcement that she can do anything she puts her mind to. I'd push her to take more risk and not be afraid of failing or not meeting others' expectation.
With a shared goal of inspiring girls to recognize and activate their limitless potential, The LEGO Group and Girls on the Run launched a national partnership in January 2014. A key component of the partnership is a LEGO-based activity designed to spark creativity and meaningful conversations. Learn more in the "Plug In Through Play" storybook.


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The Padres passed on a college pitcher projected to have perhaps the shortest road to the majors among the top arms available in the first round of the amateur draft.
Could be déjà vu, or could be that it's time to give the Padres credit.
Don't pretend you know which.
High school lefty Max Fried, selected seventh overall, could be the guy who throws the next no-hitter in Padres history (after post-op Cory Luebke throws the first one). Or it could be that all of us with perfect vision when looking back in time end up lamenting the team not taking Stanford's Mark Appel with the seventh pick.
Even more than in football — exponentially so — the baseball draft is about throwing the dice … really far. Especially when talking about a high school pitcher. There is nothing even close to a guarantee this kid will even make it to the big leagues.
"It all comes down to risk and reward," Padres assistant general manager Chad MacDonald said late Monday. "… We understand the risk. We think it's less (with Fried) than with some high school arms."
Just one-third of the Padres' 21 first-round picks between 1999 and 2008 have appeared in the majors with the team.
Fried will likely be somewhere between Dave Winfield (fourth overall pick in 1974; in the Hall of Fame) and Matt Bush (first overall pick in 2004; in jail). We don't know whether he will be the Justin Verlander we never got to appreciate (because he ended up throwing no-hitters in Detroit) or the Mark Phillips we never appreciated (because he topped out at Single-A).
"We're tickled to death we got our lefty," MacDonald said of Fried, who pitched his senior season at Harvard-Westlake High in the San Fernando Valley.
If Fried is three or four (or more) years from pitching at Petco, then the Padres believe he's worth the wait.
In fact, they are showing a lot of patience at present.
The Padres took three high school pitchers among their four picks Monday, grabbing Oviedo, Fla., right-hander Zach Elfin with the 33rd overall pick and Walker Weickel out of Orlando at No. 55.
"We realize it's a long road and it's a risk," MacDonald said. "But we also think highly of their upside."
As for Appel, he lasted only one pick after the Padres, as the Pittsburgh Pirates chose him at No. 8.
Now, Appel is represented by Scott Boras, the uber-agent who is almost as well-known for teams avoiding at draft time as he is for getting his major league clients gigantic contracts. Most notably, perhaps, the Padres in 2004 decided to not take Stephen Drew or Jered Weaver with the No. 1 pick in favor of Bush.
The Padres did sign Boras client Austin Hedges last year after the high school catcher fell to the second round.
There was speculation Appel would go No. 1, and there was also talk he wanted more money than it might take to sign Fried.
MacDonald said the Padres considered Appel as he fell. Asked if who his agent was and what his demands might be played any role in them passing on Appel, the answer from MacDonald was swift: "No."
And it is not difficult to accept the argument that Fried was the most promising player available to the Padres. The incomparable periodical Baseball America had him rated as the top left-hander available in the draft, high school or college.
Given the proximity of Fried's high school games, the Padres were able to get a bunch of their top people to see him in person multiple times.
Fried, at 6-foot-4 and 180 pounds, throws in the mid-90s with a promising curve and a change-up in production. He was 8-2 with a 2.02 ERA this past season, striking out 105, walking 29 and allowing just 43 hits in 66 innings. And his growth the past year would seem to be reason for optimism.
For the first time, he focused solely on baseball the past year, took up weight training and gained 15 to 20 pounds. All of that, he said, helped him maintain his delivery throughout the season.
"He's added four or five mph to his fastball," Harvard-Westlake coach Matt LaCour said. "And we just don't know where it's going to end up, because that body has some room to fill out. The kid will not look the same in three years."
As long as he's somewhere near San Diego by then. He has already visited Petco Park and met the decision makers. And he knows something very important about the home field.
"It's definitely a pitcher's park," Fried said. "It's very big, and the ball doesn't travel well at night. The more night games I'd be able to pitch there, the better."
We'll see. Maybe.


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Southern California Hit By Rare Freezing Weather, Snow, Sleet And Road Closures, Highlight Hollywood News
Talk about a rare storm hitting Southern California, this one is one for the history books. A bone-chilling storm that brought snow, wind and rain shut down two Southern California highways on Tuesday, stranding motorists and prompting officials to issue wind warnings.
And the tough weather conditions are to continue into Wednesday, with a winter storm warning issued for Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange County until 10:00am.
Southbound lanes of the 15 Freeway in the Cajon Pass were shut down at Main Street in Hesperia because too many vehicles got stuck in the snow, said Terri Kasinga, a spokeswoman for CalTrans.
The plan was to push vehicles off to the side before trying to reopen the freeway. There was no word when it would reopen. San Bernardino County firefighters used three snowcats to rescue more than 130 people trapped in the snow.
San Bernardino County Fire rescued an estimated 25 motorists stranded in their cars at Mount Baldy at around 1 a.m. They were transported to a shelter at the First Baptist Church in Crestline.
Highway 38 from Forest Falls to Big Bear Dam Road was closed for hours due to messy conditions. Officials expect to have that road closed for at least six more hours.


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I suppose when I think about it..it makes perfectly good sense.
Line. Shape. Form. Color. Balance. Order.
Trained as an architect – I often think of myself as a one who has been condemned to a life of visual dissatisfaction. A constant need to arrange and re-arrange..to make order out of disorder..to create aesthetically pleasing and balanced space. A never-ending quest for that perfect orchestration of individual elements that when combined together create symphonic harmonies.
It's almost visceral. A physical feeling that comes from within. When it's right..it's so very right. A static ballet. Every object planned and placed so as to balance out another.
It's that time of year. To pause. To reflect. To look back at what was..and look forward as to what this next year might be. It's been a year of change..of stretching and growing in ways and directions I never would have imagined. Old shoes..sitting idly..waiting to be worn again. New ones..to try on and wear. The titles 'daughter'..'mother'…'sister'…'wife' and 'friend'. Still hold true. 'Architect'…'swimmer'…'yogini'..and 'dog-lover'. All mine to own. And with a recent invitation to be represented by a gallery – I am trying on new shoes. Big ones. These ones entitled 'artist'.
Without any credentials..experience or higher academic degrees – I find myself wondering how it is that I'm going to fill such great big new shoes. What is an 'artist'? What are the requirements? How is it that I'm supposed to 'be'??
The dictionaries say: An 'artist' is one who creates art…whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination…who is a follower of a pursuit in which skill comes by study or practice.
And I say back: Is that really me?
Never have I been one to make New Year's resolutions..to use that defining moment as one to institute change. For me – those kinds of absolutions are bound to fail. Change happens when it's ready. When I'm ready to take that leap. To jump. To fall. To pick myself up again and again. To re-create. There is no time like the present..and now seems like the best time of all.
Here I am – finding myself entranced and intrigued by the arrangement of simple objects. Suspended in space. Of color. Of light. Of balance and form. It began as an experiment. Having been gifted 2-dozen pears..and unable to possibly eat them all – I thought I'd set them up and photograph. See where it may lead..and where I might go. It's a different sort of meditation. Mindfulness. Careful placement and organization. Combining colors and shapes and forms. Balance. The permutations and combinations are endless..and that pursuit of perfect dance of elements both stops me dead in my tracks..and propels me forwards. More..more..more. It's not yet 'there'. Not just yet.
As I enter into this new year – I am finding myself surprised by how the oh-so-familiar..has transformed itself into something different and new. The same words..but a new language. A new vision…and an old voice.
In the end – it's what I believe it's about. Recycling ourselves. Discovering how the different parts and pieces and lifelong passions – can be re-ordered..re-combined..re-formulated into something unexpected..yet something that is really so obvious and predictable and so much the same. That same passion and energy I've thrown into my 'work' for so many years..is now showing itself up differently in this.
In one little 'still life' project. I'm studying. I'm practicing. I have new big shoes …and a whole new year up and coming to fill them.


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Job Description: The Banff Aspen Lodge and Whitebark Café are in search of a full-time Baker. The Baker is responsible for all the food served in both the Whitebark Cafe and the Banff Aspen Lodge's Breakfast Room. Daily tasks include serving up to 200 guests buffet style hot and cold breakfast, daily preparation of all of the Whitebark Café's pastries, grab & go items and baked goods. You will be responsible for keeping a clean kitchen and must be able to work independently. We are a small, creative, energetic, hardworking team looking for someone fun, reliable and focused on quality.
Required Qualifications:
· Ability to speak, write and read English is required, additional languages are an asset
· Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
· Previous kitchen experience
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· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
· Knowledgeable of proper health and food safety procedures
· Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
· Passion for our craft and serving quality products, maximizing guest satisfaction
Other Information:
· Hours per Week: 40 hours
· Staff housing: Subject to availability
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Why join the Banff Aspen Lodge family?
· Independently Owned Hotel
· Within the top 10 on TripAdvisor for the most enjoyable hotel in Banff and top 5 for our Cafe.
· Monthly staff events (curling, paintball, rock climbing etc.) and monthly staff lunches
· Employer of Choice in Alberta's Hotel and Lodging Association
To find out more information about the Banff Aspen Lodge and The Whitebark Cafe, check out our websites: http://www.banffaspenlodge.com/ , www.whitebarkcafe.com
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Perfectly thought-through for harsh conditions
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How should you choose which local church fellowship to join?
J Marsden writes...
Becoming a Christian means that you now trust Jesus as your Saviour and want to follow Him as your Lord. So you will need to know what He wants you to do. The way we do that is by listening very carefully to His Word, the Bible. So, find a church which is teaching the Bible. When you visit, see what happens in the sermon or talk. Does the preacher or teacher carefully explain what is in the Bible? Is the congregation encouraged to open a Bible during the sermon or talk and look at it carefully? If they are, that is a very good sign!
You also want to find a church which welcomes and supports you, and where you can serve others. Is there a Bible study group you can join? That will be a very helpful way of learning and getting to know a small group of Christians really well.
Lastly, find a church where you would be happy to bring someone who is not yet a Christian. We want those we know to find out about Jesus too. Is the good news about Jesus as Saviour and Lord clearly explained at the church? Is it a place which is easy to come to? If you find what goes on at the church embarrassing, strange or off-putting, probably your friend would too.
Choose your church with care. Make meeting with your church family a priority. Don't miss out on being there to hear God's Word explained, and to encourage each other. You need them, and they need you. God doesn't want you to be on your own.
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German TV Appearance A Hit!
Rick K. and Steve Moore appeared on Germany's #1 late night talk show, "TV TOTAL with Stefan Raab," May 29-31. Steve and Rick were honored to perform with their star studded house band, "The Heavytones." In addition, they performed "Wipeout", "The Twist" and "Sharp Dressed Man" to a national German TVaudience!
Success In Russia!PRESS RELEASE, Kursk, Russia
American rock n' roll show band, Rick K. & The Allnighters performed Monday 14 May to an enthusiastic crowd at The Philharmonic in Kursk City, Russia. Portions of their exciting show were televised by TV 46 http://www.46tv.ru/new/culture/000473/ to more than 500,000 residents in Kursk Oblast. Interviews were broadcast on radio station Petpo FM 105.4 with Evgeniya Kalinin http://www.facebook.com/evgeniya.kalinina.9 Based on their outstanding Kursk performance the promoter has submitted the band for consideration to perform at the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Russia. Additional international dates are currently under consideration and will be announced in the near future.


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Massage and Treatments
Soothing massages by our vital professionals in the Spa Hotel
Here in the Sonnberghof our team of professionally trained experts, Teresa, Brigitte, Alois and Ferdinand are ready to serve you with care and professionalism. Brigitte (Therapeutic masseuse & cosmetic), Alois (masseur), Theresa (trained in cosmetics), and Ferdinand (Therapeutic masseur, APM, Cranio, Viszerale Therapie, Postitioning Release) are here to tend to your every need and wish.
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|Full body Massage
|approx. 40 min.
|€ 49,-
|Full Body Massage with Aromatic Oils
|approx. 40 min.
|€ 54,-
|Part Massage
|approx. 25 min.
|€ 38,-
|Part Massage with Aromatic Oils
|approx. 25 min.
|€ 42,-
|Reflexology Massage
|approx. 30 min.
|€ 42,-
|Ayurveda Head- and Face massage
Administered according to Ayurvedic guidelines. Approx. 45-minute treatment starting with warm oil over the forehead, and subsequent intensive massage of head, face and neck line stimmulates all of the Marma points. Then a skin-type specific pack and day care
|approx. 70 min.
|€ 71,-
|Manual Lymph Drainage
Massage with draining and detoxification effects. Strengthens the immune system and stimulates the metabolism
|approx. 40 min
|€ 51,-
|Activation Massage for the legs
After a day of hiking or skiing, tired legs are stimulated again.
|approx. 15 min.
|€ 25,-
|Intensive Back Part-Massage
Intensive massage and vertebral regulation through acupressure. This treatment aims to restore the normal mobility of the joints, particularly the spine. Relief from headaches and intestinal problems as well as knee and shoulder problems, or tennis elbow.
|approx. 40 min.
|€ 58,-
|Intensive Back Massage
|approx. 55 min.
|€ 73,-
|Jaw reset – Balanced Jaw
Through the enormous burden of mental or physical nature or caused by trauma, the jaw muscles can be realigned by means of osteopathic methods.
|approx. 55 min.
|€ 66,-
|Cranio Sacral Therapy
A gentle osteopathic balancing treatment to restore the craniosacral rhythm. The goal is to restore a psychic, physical and energetic unity of the entire being
|approx. 55 min
|€ 73,-
|Hot Stone Full body Massage
|approx. 50 min
|€ 69,-
|Herbal Massage
Wonderful herbal scents help relax the tension in the muscles and muscle tissues and leads to a feeling of vitality.
|approx. 50 min
|€ 69,-
|Massage mix
A perfect blend from two classic massage techniques e.g. Back Massage and Reflexology etc.
|approx. 40 min
|€ 61,-
|'Breuss' Back Massage
A very gentle, sensitive, energizing back massage with hot 'Johannis' herb Oil.
|approx. 40 min
|€ 46,-
|'Tuina' Full body Massage (Chinese Massage)
|approx. 55 min
|€ 73,-
|Honey Massage
The real honey contains propolis, which is a natural antibiotic. It dissolves slag and detoxifies the tissue. (recommended without back hair)
|approx. 40 min
|€ 61,-
Beauty Treatments
|Classic Face Treatment
Starting with a skin analysis, the appropriate products will be selected for you by our in-house experts. The treatment includes cleansing, peeling, deep cleansing, eyebrow shaping, facial massage, mask, as well as a finishing treatment for the face.
|approx. 70 min
|€ 73,-
|Q10 Oxygen Treatment
A sustainable supply of fresh air: feel the invigorating effects of Oxygen, from the fortifying serum, to the gentle cream Pack. Give your skin the secret of smoothness with long-lasting effects and well-being in at its best. The Q10 Oxygen complex is incorporated
|approx. 85 min
|€ 88,-
|Exquisit "GBHL" Treatment with Anti-Aging effect
Administered with products for your Specific skin type, including intensive cleansing using Vapozon ozone steam, peeling and face massage of your choice, with subsequent day care
|approx. 85 min
|€ 88,-
|Specially for Men
Classic facial treatment using specific products for stressed men's skin including intensive face massage.
|approx. 70 min
|€ 73,-
|Anti-Blotchy Skin Treatment
For particularly sensitive skin, prone to blotchiness.
|approx. 75 min
|€ 80,-
|Classic facial Massage
|approx. 25 min.
|€ 38,-
|facial lymph drainage treatment
|approx. 25 min
|€ 38,-
|Energetic Lifting treatment
|approx. 30 min
|€ 33,-
|Tension Line Massage
with Lifting Effects
|approx. 30 min
|€ 33,-
|Bio Release Head and facial Massage
|approx. 30 min
|€ 36,-
|Manicure with polish
|approx. 50 min
|€ 48,-
|Manicure without polish
|approx. 45 min
|€ 41,-
|Pedicure with polish
|approx. 50 min
|€ 56,-
|Pedicure without polish
|approx. 45 min
|€ 45,-
|Hand or Foot Massag
|approx. 15 min
|€ 21,-
|Soft & smooth Sea Salt Peeling
Revitalising sea salt cleanses and frees the skin of dry skin cells, Aloe Vera protects and cares for your skin
|approx. 30 min
|€ 41,-
|Detox und Anti-Cellulite Treatment
Connective tissue massage with products from Dr. Spiller for dissolving adhesive bonds. Promotes better removal of debris.
|approx. 60 min
|€ 65,-
|Hair removal with warm wax
|time depends on the amount of treatment
|betw. € 8,- and 50,-
|Eyebrow and eyelash colouring
|approx. 20 min
|€ 21,-
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How Sacramento County supervisors blew it on parkway safety
According to Sacramento County, there are about 8 million visitors a year to the American River Parkway. Providing for their safety and security should be a priority for our county supervisors.
But a majority of the five-member board recently rejected Supervisor Phil Serna's proposal to deal with crime, violence and fires caused by homeless people camping along the parkway.
Serna wanted to add 37 park rangers, maintenance workers and animal control officers. Along with existing staff, social service workers and county prosecutors, they would have made up six patrol teams to deal with illegal campers.
Serna's proposal came after a bicyclist on the parkway was hospitalized after being attacked by two off-leash dogs. Recently, three other bicyclists were hit with rocks by people they believed were homeless. Last December, the Sacramento Audubon Society's annual bird count in Discovery Park was canceled for the first time in 35 years because of previous encounters with homeless people and loose dogs.
In response to Serna's proposal, several supervisors expressed concern that evicting illegal campers from the parkway would send them into nearby neighborhoods. If those supervisors looked around, they would see that we already have homeless people in neighborhoods all along the parkway from Sacramento to Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Orangevale and Folsom. There are also homeless people in Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, South Sacramento and the Pocket area. Some can be seen camping along the Cosumnes River near Rancho Murieta.
Supervisors did ask county staff to develop three plans that address illegal camping in the county at funding levels of $3 million, $4 million and $5 million. The county budget also allocates $6.2 million to house homeless people and connect them with social services.
Those are well-intended initiatives, but long overdue. We have a serious homeless problem in our region, and we should engage in a regional approach to deal with it.
Sacramento County should be working in a coalition with cities on a comprehensive initiative to deal with homelessness. Supervisor Sue Frost correctly noted that many of the chronic homeless people are coping with mental illness. They should be taken off the streets and out of the parks, and put in a place where they can receive services.
In the meantime, supervisors should increase funding for the Regional Parks Department, which is understaffed and suffering from a high rate of turnover among park rangers.
A survey several years ago found that rangers are paid at a rate 16 percent to 18 percent lower than law enforcement officers in similar jurisdictions. When there is an opportunity to move to a job that pays more, they take it. Some have even resigned to take another job while still in training for a ranger position.
Park rangers should receive the same pay and benefits that county deputy sheriffs receive. They are protecting people in our regional parks – parks that county officials call "our community's golden treasure."
Stephen Green is president of Save the American River Association. He can be contacted at email@example.com.


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Size – EDP 100ml for Unisex
Davidoff Agar Blend by Davidoff is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Davidoff Agar Blend was launched in 2015.
Top notes are carnation, cinnamon and black pepper
Middle notes are guaiac wood and agarwood (oud)
Base notes are benzoin, amber and labdanum.