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This Sunday, the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will take place in Los Angeles, as millions of viewers across the country tune in to see if their favorite shows and actors—well, other than Game of Thrones, which aired outside the consideration period, and its cast—come away with trophies.
Hosted by current Emmy nominee, nine-time Emmy winner and late-night host Stephen Colbert, the event will honor the best of comedy and drama that appeared on television and the various streaming services over the past year.
Reflecting what is sure to be a night full of political statements and speeches, many of the nominees touched on current politics both literally—on Saturday Night Live, Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump and Melissa McCarthy's Sean Spicer were two of the year's most popular characters, and Atlanta portrays one of TV's most astute commentaries on race. Others did so more abstractly—the misogynistic dictatorship of The Handmaid's Tale makes for an easy metaphor. Other shows, like Westworld and Stranger Things, allowed viewers to enter fantastical worlds that transcend time and place.
This dichotomy evidenced itself in the two most nominated shows: the aforementioned Saturday Night Live and Westworld, which each tallied up 22 nominations.
To get you ready for Sunday night, here are the facts and figures behind this year's Emmys and its nominees. The Emmys air on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.
9 Emmys: The number of trophies taken home by host Stephen Colbert, who has won for his work on both The Colbert Report and Stephen Colbert. This year he's up for two more at the primetime ceremony—Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series and Outstanding Variety Series for Late Night with Stephen Colbert. The show, which just wrapped its second year, faced growing pains both in terms of ratings and critically, and was not nominated for any awards last year. His Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Democracy's Series Finale: Who's Going to Clean Up This Sh*t? already lost the race for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special at last weekend's Creative Arts Emmys.
22 Nominations: The most any one show received at this year's awards, with both Saturday Night Live and Westworld achieving the honor. Both of those shows, along with Stranger Things, are in the lead going into Sunday night's ceremony, as each won five awards at the Creative Arts Emmys last weekend. Those honors included trophies for Melissa McCarthy and Dave Chappelle as guest hosts on SNL, as well as visual effects and sound editing wins for Westworld.
111 Nominations: The number of nominations received by HBO this year and the highest number of nominations received by any one network. The cable network raked in the most honors for Westworld, Veep and Big Little Lies. Netflix and NBC followed, with 91 and 64 nominations, respectively.
4 Nominees: The number of actors honored for their on-screen appearances in more than one show. These include Alec Baldwin (Saturday Night Live and Match Game), Ann Dowd (The Handmaid's Tale and The Leftovers), Matthew Rhys (The Americans and Girls) and Riz Ahmed (The Night Of and Girls).
11 Nominees: The number of stars nominated for more than one award, inclusive of front-of-camera and-back-of-camera work. These nominees are Aziz Ansari (Master of None), Donald Glover (Atlanta), Samantha Bee (Full Frontal and Not the White House Correspondent's Dinner), Louis C.K. (Louis C.K. 2017), Stephen Colbert (Late Show), James Corden (Late Late Show and Carpool Karaoke), Jimmy Kimmel (Jimmy Kimmel Live and the Oscars), Ewan McGregor (Fargo and Wild Scotland), John Oliver (Last Week Tonight), Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan, Muhammad Ali: Only One and UConn: The March to Madness) and Sarah Silverman (Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust).
9 Emmys: The highest number of trophies any one acting nominee has under his or her belt. The honor goes to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who earned the awards for her work on Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine and Veep.
$60 Million: The most earned by any nominee—Gordon Ramsay—over the past year. The multi-series host and restaurateur Ramsay, who was the 26th highest-paid entertainer in the world between June 2016 and June 2017, was nominated for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for MasterChef Junior, but lost out at the Creative Arts Emmy to RuPaul Charles, the host of RuPaul's Drag Race.
13: The age of the youngest Emmy nominee, Millie Bobby Brown, who is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role of Eleven in Stranger Things. If she wins, she will become the youngest Emmy winner of all time, a title currently held by Something About Amelia's Roxana Zal who won the award in 1984 at age 14.
11%: The percentage of nominated writers and directors who are women, or, in other words, of the 36 nominated writers, only four are women. Lena Waithe, who is nominated for an episode of Master of None, is the first black woman to be nominated in the Comedy Writing category. This reflects the fact that only 28% of all creators, directors, writers, producers, executive producers, editors and photography directors are women, according to a recent study by San Diego State University. These writers are, understandably, more likely to write about their own experiences. Thus, on screen, the problem of equal gender representation has long-persisted—only 42% of all speaking characters on scripted shows are women or girls. Only 11% of all programs feature casts with more female than male characters, while 68% consist of casts have more male than female characters.
27: The number of people of color nominated for work across the acting categories, including comedy, drama, limited series or movie, guest roles and shorts. This reflects an area in which television continues to improve, as last year, this number was only 21. Still, there is a heavy imbalance in on-screen and off-screen representation. According to USC's Annenberg School, in 2016, the only 29.4% of speaking characters were non-white, while about 38% of the U.S. population is made up of people of color.
For more of the numbers behind this year's Emmys, check out FameMoose's Emmy Guide.


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Take some time to tinker this holiday break.
You can tinker with objects or ideas. What counts as tinkering? Two simple rules:
- What you're doing is not heavily structured.
- You have no particular goal in mind — tinker with a "Let's see what happens" attitude.
As I've spoken about at length, ideas rarely come when you're feeling pressure (internal or external). The idea is to relax both your body and brain, create a sense of safety and space to let your mind wander.
That's when a sort of "conceptual shuffle play" can take place, and breakthroughs can happen.

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Beaumont native on Lou Henson POY Watch List
Texas State's leading scorer Nijal Pearson's early season production landed him alongside 50 other players listed on the Lou Henson Award Mid-Season Watch List on Wednesday.
The Lou Henson Award is presented annually to the nation's top mid-major player in Division I College Basketball.
Pearson, a Beaumont Central graduate, is averaging 18 points per game for Texas State. He is also shooting 45 percent from behind the arc. He's made 45 3-pointers this season, which is the second most in the Sun Belt conference.
"It's an honor, it's humbling, and most importantly a blessing," Pearson said. "I'm thankful for it, but I want to be on the end of season list, if not win the award."
In his junior season, Pearson had a career-high 33 points against Portland. He's scored 20 or more points six times this season for Texas State.
Pearson is known as a top-notch player in his time at Texas State. Hejoined the 1,000-point club in Texas State's season opener against Rice, and scored the 10th most points in program history at 1,242 .
The plan for Pearson for the remainder of the season is to continue to get better as a player. Pearson is trying to understand how to take his game to next level along with program at Texas State.
"It is no particular part," Pearson said about what he's trying to improve on. "It's just being better every game whatever that specific game needs me to do."
There were only five other players from the Sun Belt who were named to Mid-Season Watch List.


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Put your dukes up: Mercury and Venus enter Aries
Mercury entered the sign of Aries today, where it will be until May 13th. This evening Venus enters Aries, too, where it will be until March 31st.
The planets representing voice, learning and love and art are entering the sign of the Warrior. Anything in Aries is under some stress. The sign of cardinal fire, Aries starts. Sometimes we start because we want to and sometimes because we have to. But either way, it's risky and scary. It's uncharted. It can be explosive.
If you can intentionally notice excitement or fear in yourself and in those around you for that time period, it may help you understand, connect and avoid unnecessary conflicts. We might all come off a little too strongly. We could be a little too harsh or blunt. But we're all facing a restart in the way we learn, process, and express ourselves and in who or what we hold dear.
Until March 17th, while the ruler of Aries, Mars, is in Sagittarius, let meaning power these beginnings. What's the bigger picture? How would you like to expand, explore, risk or succeed? Why is it important to you? If you begin with hopeful inspiration and a bit of moxy, when Mars enters Capricorn, you can start to build in more concrete, lasting ways. But let faith and curiosity start the process rather than a sense of already knowing the outcome. Leave room for surprises and change. The positive expression of Aries is in encouraging yourself and others, protecting the vulnerable, forging a better way ahead.
The first sign, Aries gets us touch with what's basic, raw, and sensitive within us. It's up to us to decide if we defend or express it, how, when, and with whom.
(Mercury enters Aries 2:34 a.m. EST. Moon trine Neptune 10:22 a.m. Moon trine sun 2:27 p.m. Venus enters Aries 6:45 p.m. Moon sextile Pluto 11:12 p.m.)


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If I can put aside a few stalks of rhubarb before my older son manages to eat them all, completely raw, I chop them up and combine with strawberries, for the classic combination and otherworldly compote that has as many uses as it has strawberries, and qualifies as a serving of vegetables, even for dessert. Use this strawberry rhubarb compote as a filling for crumb bars or pies, to top your porridge, or to spread on toast and these Rhubarb Oat & Cream Scones. Prepare in large batches and freeze for another day or to surprise everyone with an unseasonable Strawberry Rhubarb Pie on Thanksgiving.
Rhubarb Strawberry Compote
Yield: 5 ½ cups
What you need:
4 cups rhubarb, ¼ inch thick slices
½ cup turbinado sugar
2-4 tablespoons water, divided
4-6 cups strawberries, quartered for pie filling and small dice for jam or spread
What you do:
Put the rhubarb, sugar and 2 tablespoons water into a small pot.
Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring frequently, for about 8 minutes, until rhubarb softens. If rhubarb is sticking to bottom of pot, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Add strawberries and continue to cook on medium high for about 5 minutes, until strawberries break down and mixture thickens (so that it coats the back of a spoon).
Allow to cool. At this point, you can freeze the compote in small storage containers or plastic bags.
I recommend adding about 1 tablespoon of tapioca starch per 2 cups of compote when using as a pie or crumble filling.


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I won't lie, this project has been extremely tough for me. It has opened up a new avenue in which I thought I would never feel comfortable to work in, but as the time has gone on I realise how incredibly valuable digital technology is to me as a Textile Designer. That's not to say that at times I have felt like throwing my Mac through the window, but fortunately coffee has seen me through.
There have been elements of my collection that I knew I wanted to use but was either scared to or unsure of how to incorporate. I decided to just ignore the thoughts of failure, putting my procrastination to one side, and just have fun with my explorative studies.
I wanted to find out what worked and what didn't work within my collection. Initially, some of the drawings, paintings, and motifs that looked the most obvious to include, at times would be the designs that would not offer an organic and fluid pattern. Take for example the little oil painting on canvas of Peonies I created; organic, rich and kinetic, but when trying to create a reflected pattern an obvious problem presented itself.
If this pattern was to be repeated in a reflected layout the overall aesthetic of the pattern would form unsightly blocks of the flowers travelling horizontally and vertically. However, when forming this pattern I inadvertently created some incredible motifs which could be extracted via the PEN TOOL or POLYAGONAL TOOL and juxtaposed with other elements from a different design.
Next, I began working to resolve how I would incorporate my beautiful Cyanotype motifs into my collection. Looking back through my notes, and with the help of Charlie, I began to manipulate the image by removing the scanned background and creating a new coloured one. I then shrunk the original motif design via the FREE TRANSFORM TOOL and began creating both a standard and half-drop repeat pattern.
Although the colour is not which will be chosen from my collection I wanted a good initial contrast between the motif layer and that of the background. I am over the moon with this pattern, and will definitely be focusing it somewhere within my collection. My next step was to explore with scale and colour.
I chose one of the cyanotype motifs specifically as I was drawn to the shape and style. The first sample I created using a green background with the blue motif, paying particular detail to a soft colour palette and manipulating the motif opacity down to 20%. I flipped the colour palette, although not exactly, to a blue background with a green motif layer, again reducing the opacity to 55% and manipulating the motif via the Hue/Saturation slider bar. The results are beautiful, and I would be proud to include them as part of my collection.
My next step to bringing all the design elements together will be to tackle ongoing issues I have in finalising my HERO Design. However, I now feel confident to undertake this task after the wonderful Intensive Digital Workshop run by Charlie and Matt on Thursday 24th May.


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Want to be part of the action when Sydney International 2019 hits town? Apply now to be a volunteer!
The Sydney International is a lead-up tournament to the Australian Open and is one of the oldest tennis events in the world.
Here is your chance to get into the summer of tennis and be in the heart of all the action. If you think you've got what it takes to help us deliver our world-class event, then this is your chance!
We have lots of exciting areas in which you can volunteer to work at the event, including (but not limited to):
- Patron Services: Provide general or tournament related information to the general public for match courts or ticketed gate/turnstile entrance
- Transport: Provide safe transportation services to players, their guests and other event stakeholders
- Court Services: Ensure that on-court areas are fully serviced and maintained
- Tennis Zone: Get into the action and help our kids and tennis fans at the event have a fun time in the Tennis Zone
- Scoring Operations: Be part of the team taking on court statistics
All we need from you:
- Volunteers who are passionate, have great customer service skills and a positive attitude
- Volunteers must be available during the tournament period (4-12 January 2019) and new volunteers must attend a compulsory briefing session held in November 2018
As part of the role, volunteers will be provided with shirts, meals while on shifts, plus tickets to watch the tennis.
Volunteers will need to be 15 years or older as of 1 January 2019.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2018 at 11PM AEDT.
If you display our values of excellence, humility, loyalty and teamwork, and are willing to create amazing experiences at the Sydney International 2019, then we'd love you to click here to apply now.


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String Quartet - Corporate Event - Australian and NZ College of Dermatologists Graduation Ceremony
Our string quartet was the perfect musical addition to the Australian and NZ College of Dermatologists' graduation ceremony. The event took place in the Riverside Theatre at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. After a short soundcheck, we were all ready to go.
Our repertoire for the evening was all classical, in keeping with the formal tone of the event. We played Vivaldi's 'Spring' for the processional and excerpts from the Australian and New Zealand national anthems to formally open the ceremony. After awards we presented and formalities concluded, an interlude took place during which we played Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' by J.S Bach. The ceremony then concluded as 'Air in D' also by J.S Bach was played for the recessional.
We congratulate the graduates on this significant milestone in their careers.


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Welcome to the worlds greatest guide to Women's Argyle Sweaters. Are you actually looking for Women's Argyle Sweaters? Well, we hope you are because the reality is that you have found our Women's Argyle Sweaters page.
What is an argyle sweater?
A sweater is a garment intended to cover the torso and arms. A sweater is either a pullover or a cardigan, distinguished in that cardigans open at the front while pullovers do not. In British English, a pullover may also be called a jumper or jersey. An argyle sweater is one made with an argyle pattern.
An argyle pattern is made of diamonds or lozenges. The word is sometimes used to refer to an individual diamond in the design, but more commonly refers to the overall pattern. Most argyle contains layers of overlapping motifs, adding a sense of three-dimensionality, movement, and texture. Typically, there is an overlay of intercrossing diagonal lines on solid diamonds. See our argyle socks page for more details about the diamonds and lozenges.
An argyle sweater showcases the argyle pattern. It generally has the appearance of an even-length pattern of diagonal checkers.
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What ever style of sweater you are wearing is in fashion this season.
We hope that this guide to women's clothing categories has been helpful for your research. Hopefully you found the fashion styles that you were searching to locate.
You do realize that not only sweaters are made with argyle. You may also have interest in argyle socks.
Thank you for using the Apparel Search website.


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Someone once said, "Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out" – and wisely so. Judgment is a dangerous game, and one which is hard to stop.
One of the best changes I've made in my quest for happiness is learning to see judging others as a red flag. I won't go as far as saying that I never judge – but I've definitely gotten better at noticing when it happens.
My personal and professional journeys have taught me one thing – judging others has absolutely nothing to do with the other person, but everything to do with you. Extensive research has been conducted on the topic of judgment and quality of life and it was found that positive feelings about others depict our personal satisfaction, whereas negative behaviour has been linked to higher levels of narcissism, depression and personality disorders.
More often than not, we are quick to judge others – sometimes, a bit too soon. Have you ever thought why that might be?
We usually judge others in the areas we feel the weakest. Let's explore this thought with an example – say your best friend is able to work her charm in all tough situations, and you think it's because she's beautiful – it could imply that you're insecure about your looks and wish you were just as pretty to get your way every time. There's your first reason for judgment – insecurity.
When we are insecure, we try to put other people down. By doing so, we try to boost our self-esteem, when in truth it is a clear reflection of our unhappiness.
The second most common reason we judge others is fear. When someone intimidates us, we try to put them down by pointing out a flaw or two. We fear those who are unlike us or are different than we are, hence, we find it comforting to judge them for their personality.
Another reason we pass judgment is because we are seeking change. When we want our life's course to run differently, we find it easy to point out faults in the lives of others. For instance, if you want to be in a committed relationship and your friend gets engaged, you might think that their better half isn't good enough for them. Our jealousy gets the better of us in such a situation, making us pronounce judgments rather quickly.
Our judgments are our soft spots, because they highlight our inner weaknesses. Do you know anyone who is completely secure with who they are and also consistently and harshly judge other people?
Whenever you catch yourself judging others, ask yourself, "What is about them that I'm so unhappy with? What can I change within myself to feel more content and positive with my life"? Remember, you can only change yourself – let others lead their lives as they know best. When you are happy and fulfilled within, you're not going to have reason to judge other people.
There are a few ways to get to that inner 'happy place'.
- Monitor your thoughts – Think about what you're thinking about. Sometimes we judge people without realizing it. So pay attention to your thoughts and push them in a positive direction.
- Look for the positive – Judgments are negative. Almost always, you'll be able to find the positive in someone or something. And if you can't find something nice to say, why not keep mum?
- Stop judging yourself – It's not easy to do, but the more you criticise yourself, the higher your chances are of judging others. Stay positive about yourself and eventually, you'll see the good in others.
- Remember how it feels – Would you like it if someone judged you? Think about how you felt when you last judged someone. It doesn't feel good to judge and be judged so break away from this vicious cycle now!
This doesn't mean that judging is wrong. There are a lot of values worth judging – for instance if you judge someone to be violent or malicious, it's because you don't want to possess such traits, therefore you don't tolerate them in others. If you see someone attacking an innocent person, you would be angered, but that's because it's not something you would do. There are fine lines in our thoughts that can be classified as judgmental or non-judgmental. It's up to us to determine what these lines are.
Your judgments reflect the way you think. When the mind is constantly tuned in, it makes judgments about everything and everyone it comes across. If you catch yourself forming a pre-conceived opinion about someone, don't attach importance to it. All your dissatisfaction, bitterness and negativity come from your own limitations – they are not tied to the prevalent situation. Once you realise this, you can truly consider yourself as a mature human being.
I'll leave you with this thought – language is a powerful tool that influences our thinking. The next time a negative thought crosses your mind, look for the positive in the situation. For instance, if you see someone acting completely insane, think to yourself: "I wonder if there's something going on with that person I don't know about". By shifting your thoughts to something more positive, you've taken the first step to changing your bad habit of judgment for the better.


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Funeral Food and Service
God reaches others by using us – each of us – as his instruments of grace.
an easy way to bring healing to others…
Each family/person is on a list to bring food to a funeral luncheon.
You receive a phone call when your donation is needed.
You provide a salad or dessert that serves 10-12 people.
You deliver food to the church 2 hours prior to the service.
A sign in sheet is on the table in which to sign your name, what you bring and if you want your dish back.


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5245 Silver Peak LaneRocklin, CA 95765
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
4,076 SqFt
Outstanding value in Rocklin's Whitney Oaks! Looking for a home with lots of room in one of the best school districts in the Sacramento Region at an unbelievable price? Then look no further! Great opportunity for new owners to add their personal touches to this spacious home built in 2001. Views over Clover Valley and hills beyond, backyard orchard, tons of storage, large, upstairs bonus room & downstairs bedroom and full bath are just some of the outstanding features found in this special home in the gated community of Silver Peak. Come take a peek today before it's gone!
- Subtype
- 1 House on Lot
- Approx Lot Size
- 0.220
- Year Built
- 2001
- Stories
- 2
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Pool
- Yes
- 19031218
- Mediterranean
Garage type
- Attached
- Facing Front
- Garage Door Opener
- Paved Drive
- Uncov Prkng Spc (2 plus)
- Area
- Rocklin-West zip 95765
- Area ID
- 12765
- County
- Placer
- Subdivision
- Whitney Oaks
- Cross Street
- Crest Drive
- Elementary District
- Rocklin Unified
- Junior High District
- Rocklin Unified
- Senior High District
- Rocklin Unified
Additional Details
BuilderUS Home
Census Tract211.23
Living Area SourceAssessor/Auto-Fill
Energy Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Dual Pane Full
- Insulation
- Smart Vent
- Thermostat
Security Features
- Carbon Mon Detector
- Dbl Strpd Wtr Heater
- Security Patrol
- Security Sys Owned
- Security Sys Prewird
Miscellaneous Features
- Deck Covered
- Front Porch
- Cable TV Installed
Other Structures
- Pergola
Existing FinancingTreat as Clear
Tax Description
- Local Assessments
- Mello Roos
HOA Max82/Monthly
CC & R's1
HOA Includes
- Assn Mgmt
- Common Areas
- Rec Facility
- Road
- Swimming Pool
- Exterior Altera
- Central
- MultiUnits
- MultiZone
- Central
- MultiUnits
- MultiZone
- Natural Gas
- Meter on Site
- Public District
- 220 Volts
- All Public
- Natural Gas
- Underground
- In and Connected
- Sewer ConnectedandPaid
Master Baths
- Double Sinks
- Shower Stall(s)
- Tile
- Tub Jetted
- Window
Additional Bath Options
- Tile
- Tub w/Shower Over
- Window
Laundry Description
- 220 Volt Hook-Up
- Cabinets
- Gas Hook-Up
- Inside Room
Fireplace Description
- Family Room
- Gas Log
- Gas Piped
- Wood Burning
Dining Description
- Breakfast Nook
- Dining Bar
- Formal Area
Kitchen Description
- Counter Granite
- Island w/Sink
- Pantry Closet
Kitchen Appliances
- Cook Top Gas
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker Plumbed
- Microwave B/I
- Oven Double
- Oven Self/Cont Clean
- Refrigerator F/S
Floor Coverings
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Tile
- Vinyl
Room Description
- Bonus Room
- Living Room
- Loft
- Master Suite
- Separate Family Room
Pool LocationPrivate Association
- Concrete Slab
- Wood
- Brick
- Stucco
- Fenced Back
- Sprinkler Auto F&R
- Wood Fence
Pool Type
- Built-In
- Gunite Construction
- Lap
- Sidewalk
- Curb
- Gutter
- Street Lights
Road Description
- Paved
- Private
Roof Description
- Cement
- Tile
Site Description
- Lot Sloped
- Shape Regular
- Trees Few
- View Special
Site Location
- Gated Community
Map & Community
Whitney Oaks is a larger community located within the city of Rocklin. The nearly 2,000 homes vary in style and size while a handful of gated villages can also be found nestled within the sprawling, rolling hills of the master-planned neighborhood. The area also encompasses Springfield at Whitney Oaks, a popular retirement community.
The Whitney Oaks Golf Club is the centerpiece of the community. The 6,800-acre course was designed by Johnny Miller and was recognized as the number one golf course in the area by Sacramento's KCRA's A-List voters. It offers an array of membership programs, as well as weekly specials (Tortilla Tuesdays in the grill and Family Golf on Sundays), and events (junior golf camp).
In addition to the Whitney Oaks Golf Club, residents have access to two community pools, numerous parks, and a community gym. The neighborhood is bike-friendly with wide streets and bike lanes. Large swathes of open area offer miles of hiking and biking trails. Though in a largely residential area, residents are always reminded of their native surroundings with large pockets of undeveloped land showcasing the region's natural topography and accommodating wild turkeys, foxes, pheasants, geese, and deer.
As with many neighborhoods in the foothills, Whitney Oaks benefits from its close proximity to both the upscale and everyday shopping opportunities found in Roseville. There is also an endless array of man-made and natural playgrounds. Nearby activities range from hiking, biking and horseback riding to golfing, indoor go-karts, laser tag, and ice skating. The Yuba and American Rivers are also not far, as is the wintery snow-filled fun of Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
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Aris // Northwest Indiana Portrait Photographer
Aris is the kind of person who makes others feel special- and that is an amazing trait to have. . Aris has been the person who has taught me what it is to be totally okay with being "you". She is fearless and never turns down the opportunity to wear a cool color of lipstick. She is bold, brave, honest, and funny.
All in all I think she is pretty great.
-Mackenzie Hope


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Innovative dance company makes Columbus debut
The Pilobolus Dance Theatre began in 1971 when Robby Barnett, Michael Tracy and Jonathan Wolken, took a dance class while they were students at Dartmouth College.
It was their first dance class ever, but it began a collaborative choreographic process that has lasted more than 30 years. The choreography includes weight-sharing partnering between the dancers.
"It was like designing a circus and running away with it," Barnett said. "And we're still here. Survival is a form of success, isn't it?"
It's astounding, he said, because none of them had traditional dance training.
Pilobolus can be seen at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Bill Heard Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. Tickets are $22.50-$32.50.
Call 706-256-3612.


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Kenny Hunter
Where In? Where At?
At once I followed him: I might be following a shadow, but I never doubted I was following something. He went out of the library into the hall, and across to the foot of the great staircase, then up the stairs to the first floor, where lay the chief rooms. George MacDonald, Lilith
A public monument for the fantasy writer George MacDonald depicting the raven from Lilith
Kenny Hunter came to Huntly from Glasgow in 2005. He was commissioned by Deveron Projects to produce a memorial sculpture for Huntly-born writer George MacDonald (1828-1905) in the centenary of the author's death.
The commemoration of one of Huntly's most influential sons gave us an opportunity to produce a new public monument - its existence a reminder both of MacDonald's literary legacy, as well as the rich history of Huntly and its relationship with cultural development both here and internationally.


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For years now there has been an on-going debate and accusations levelled at seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, all of which he vehemently denied up until recently. However towards the end of last year, Armstrong made the decision to stop battling the doping plans, thus resulting in him being stripped of his titles because of his steroid addiction.
The latest in the Lance Armstrong doping scandal is that he has recorded a two-and-a-half hour interview with Oprah Winfrey with the intention of coming clean so that he can make a fresh start and return to professional cycling. He has also recently apologised to the Livestrong Foundation, formerly known as the Lance Armstrong Foundation, an organisation which he founded to support sufferers of cancer.
So what can we learn from Lance's story? Well firstly, that he is human. And as humans, we are flawed, we make mistakes and we mess things up. But my hope is that come Thursday, Lance Armstrong will face up to his demons, because it is only when we are ready to admit there is something wrong that we can receive the help we so desperately need. Secondly, it shows that no matter how hard it can be to admit to a problem, there is always a way forward, and hopefully for Lance this will be earning back the respect of those within the sport he loves.
If you want to come clean to someone about an addiction problem in your life, we are waiting for your call. Take that step today.


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This is a recap of the latest sermon in our series on Jesus on Money.
Money is "the last taboo." We don't like talking about it. But Jesus talked about it all the time. He didn't talk about it because He was obsessed with money. He talked about it because we are. And He is concerned with what we treasure most in our heart.
Jesus Is the Real Treasure
In Matthew 13:44 and 46, each man in the parables sold "all that he had" to get the treasure and the pearl, respectively. He wasn't sad to lose his baseball card collection or give up his car—the treasure was priceless!
There may be 1000 treasures buried in a field. Or dozens of perfect pearls worth selling all for. But God had only one Son. And He gave Him up for us all. God gave up His treasure so that He could be ours. Jesus is worth everything! He is the real treasure.
And God the Father gave up His only Son in order to win us! WE are God's treasure. Is He ours?
Money Is an X-Ray for Your Soul
That's what Jesus taught when He said, "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21). THAT'S why we don't talk about money. I don't want you to know what I do with it because I don't want you to see where my priorities are. If you do, you will see the ways that I am a hypocrite or a glutton or a selfish consumer or a scrooge-like saver.
Which is why Jesus talked so much about money. In His teaching, He holds the X-ray up to the light, points out the brokenness, and gives us the proper diagnosis and treatment.
God Gives Us Money So We Can Make Jesus Our Treasure
In Luke 16:10-13, Jesus taught that our money is the little we have been given to be faithful with so that, one day, God may entrust us with much! Our income is a training ground for our heart to make Jesus our treasure every day, in every way. We must give all our money to Jesus in order to be free to serve Him alone. You can't serve God and money.
Paul wrote, "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9). Christ was rich—He made and owned the heavens and earth! But He became poor so we could be rich in Him! In Christ, we are richer than all the billionaires in the world! Everything is ours in Christ (1 Corinthians 3:21-23).
Reflection & Application Questions
- What does the Bible teach about Jesus's value? Can you think of any verses that show that He is priceless?
- What does the Bible teach about our value in God's eyes? Can you think of any verses that show we are God's treasure?
- What is one "treasure" you are tempted to "lay up for yourself… on earth?" Why do you value it?
- What does money reveal about your priorities? If you and Jesus looked at the x-ray together, what would He say? What would He show you about your heart through your earning and planning and saving and spending?
- What do you think it means that God gives us money so we can make Jesus our treasure? What is one way you can grow to use your money to make Jesus your treasure?
- What is one think you can share with a trusted Christian friend one way you want to grow to honor Christ with your money.


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NEW YORK – To avoid asthma attacks, children with the respiratory disease shouldn't breathe indoor air that's contaminated by pollutants and allergens known to aggravate their symptoms, U.S. doctors advise.
Reducing exposure to things like second-hand cigarette smoke, dust mites and furry pets may be as effective as medications at controlling asthma, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children may be particularly vulnerable to indoor environmental allergens and pollutants because their airways are still developing and because they may spend more time on the floor in closer contact to these irritants than adults, doctors argue in the report published October 31st in the journal Pediatrics.
"Exposure to indoor allergens, such as furry pet allergens, mice and cockroaches, and mold, are linked to more severe asthma," said lead report author Dr. Elizabeth Matsui of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
"Children exposed to the things to which they are allergic may require a higher dose of daily asthma medication and have exacerbations more frequently," Matsui added by email. "Once these exposures are removed, children typically have a marked improvement in their asthma."
Asthma is one of the most common chronic childhood illnesses, affecting as many as 10 percent of U.S. children, researchers note in the report. Asthma rates are as high as 25 percent in some U.S. communities.
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Cockroaches and rodents may be an even bigger issue, however. Roughly 75 percent to 80 percent of U.S. homes contain detectable amounts of mouse allergen, the report says, and concentrations in homes in urban neighborhoods with high poverty rates are as much as 1,000-fold higher than those found in suburban homes.
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The NDP is calling Saskatchewan's childcare access and affordability the worst in the country, as many Saskatchewan families today are struggling to find and afford space for their children.
"The income cut-off to be eligible for subsidies in Saskatchewan hasn't been raised since 1982, and the subsidy itself hasn't been raised since 2006," said NDP Leader Ryan Meili. "With $3 million less in this budget for early years learning, it seems the government only wants to spend on the province's future when the federal government forces them to."
NDP pushes government to fix our worst-in-Canada minimum wage formula
With Saskatchewan's minimum wage once again the lowest in the country, after Nova Scotia hiked its by 55 cents today to $11.55 per hour, the NDP is calling on government MLAs to vote in favour of their bill to phase in a $15/hour minimum wage.
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Former principal and concerned community members join NDP in calling on government to reverse closure of Cornwall Alternative
A former principal and concerned community members who were shocked and saddened by the Sask. Party government decision to terminate Cornwall Alternative School are speaking out. Ten people joined NDP MLAs at the Legislature today to call for the decision to break a three-year funding agreement and close the school to be reversed.
"The need for specialized supports for students in this province is paramount, and with this surprise closure, it shows a government that is moving backwards," said NDP Education Critic Carla Beck. "This is a cut that completely flies in the face of the government's so-called balanced budget. How can a budget be balanced when at-risk students are being displaced from their school?"
Failure to invest in education a betrayal of our future, says NDP
From kindergarten through to post-secondary, the NDP is calling out the Sask. Party's failure to properly fund education in their 2019 budget as a betrayal of teachers, students and Saskatchewan's future prosperity.
"If you want your economy to do badly in ten years, cut funding to schools and universities -- it's as simple as that," said NDP Leader Ryan Meili. "That this government made such a big show of fiscal responsibility this year while leaving schools, colleges and universities dangerously underfunded and falling behind is incredibly short-sighted."


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The Siburt Institute was founded in the fall of 2012 as a reflection of Abilene Christian University's commitment to serve local congregations and their leaders. The institute bears the name of the late Dr. Charles Siburt, who was one of ACU's leading voices in churches for over 20 years and affectionately known as the "church doctor." The institute is proud to honor and build upon his and ACU's legacy.
The Siburt Institute seeks to fulfill its mission through the following practices:
Formation: Helping leaders pursue their identity in Christ and clarify their calling through spiritual formation. The Siburt Institute views vocation—understanding God's call—as foundational to those who lead.
Resourcing: Offering ideas, tools, and materials to congregations and church leaders so they may flourish as they seek to be faithful to their work and life.
Networking: Nurturing an array of relationships among leaders to foster meaningful connections with other leaders, consultants, and learning communities.
Reflection: Providing avenues to reflect on ministry and culture, faith and best practices. God is actively at work in our world; creating space for conversation and reflection helps leaders recognize and participate in God's work.
Learn more about the Siburt Institute at siburtinstitute.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter. Donate to help us continue to provide valuable resources and services.
The Siburt Institute team includes Leah Andrews, assistant director; Ola Mae Bulkley, administrative coordinator; Carley Dodd, research director; Randy Harris, spiritual director; Karissa Herchenroeder, assistant director; Curtis King, associate director; Royce Money, founding director; Robert Oglesby Jr., Ministers' Support Network coordinator; Renee Paul, events coordinator; Carson Reed, executive director; and David Wray, Summit director.


text: Niton UK is the market leader in handheld XRF analysis. Niton instruments are used in industries from mining and exploration to alloy identification and scrap metal recycling. They offer fast, accurate, elemental analysis. From our headquarters in Hampshire we are the sole distributor of Thermo Fisher Scientific Niton XRF analysers. We are the only ISO registered company offering a UK based service facility dedicated to recalibrating and repairing handheld XRF instruments. We have a large client base throughout the UK and Ireland with instruments in use across a wide range of industries, academic disciplines and government regulatory organisations. To help you pick the correct instrument to solve your analysis problem, our sales team will be demonstrating instruments at our stand P4 at Metals Recycling Event 2018.


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This is Bloody Brilliant.
Eleven year old boy with Asperger Syndrome saves his pennies for two years, in order to buy his dream Lego set: the Emerald Night Train Set. Upon reaching his goal, he finds out that the set has been discontinued. Upset, he writes a letter to Lego, who respond with a pleasant yet corporate apology.
Then a few days later, Lego send him the discontinued set in the mail. His parents film his reaction and post the video. Lego receives a massive (and deserved) bump from this simple act of generosity.
Win Win. And all they did was set out to make sure a fan wasn't disappointed.
From AdFreak.


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Basically title. Have been playing and raiding since launch, (GSB, RoS, HK, FT, EE, Mount Sharax, etc.) and am returning to Rift. I just recently hit 70 and am gearing up for raids as soon as possible. Looking for a semi-serious raiding guild (don't necessarily want the bleeding edge of progression) to gear up with, hopefully a guild that is already raiding and is looking for one or two core members (or 1-2 subs).
Don't have the gear to show off the numbers with now, but I'm a bit of a min-maxer, so except me to be figuring out optimal rotations for pretty much all cleric dps builds. Have also healed (ST & AE) in the past, (I can use all the warden buttons wow :O)
IGN: Vetheax@Wolfsbane, I'm on quite a bit as I just came back, so shoot me a PM or mail if your guild has a spot for me I'm on Wolfsbane because my last guilds were on this server, am willing to transfer if needed.
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Photo and Writing by Jerad Armijo
I'm originally from New Mexico. I've never had a true home as a child. My father was in the military for 20 years, and I moved around the world growing up. I'm naturally a nomad, and I have a thirst to see and experience new places. A few years ago I moved from Florida to Oregon to help "escape" some previous demons.
Life has a way to give many twists and turns for the good and the bad. It was only last year that I recently discovered my emotional connection with my photography. I like to translate all of my emotions into my art work. Through this translation, I process my emotional state to help better my mental health. I use nature and photography to help process life events to help better understand myself and the world around me. In my work, I like to be vocal about this never-ending cycle I deal with to help spread awareness about mental health to help others process their depression. I find the beauty in the darkness and make it visible for everyone to see.
For example, this image taken at Ramona Falls in Oregon is about letting these ethereal scenes take over my mind to make me forget anything and everything. It's in these minutes where I'm able to be free and let beauty and creativity completely take over.
I want to show the world that there is light in the dark, you just have to learn to manipulate it to see it.
Most of my inspiration for my work comes from fantasy video games, fantasy books, and artists such as Hayao Miyazaki. Finding these "fantasy" scenes in the real world is remarkable for me. It's very soothing, surreal and a fantastic way for me to cope while creating beauty for others to enjoy.
Jerad Armijo works in medical imaging in Portland Oregon. In his spare time, he enjoys video games, reading, hiking around the Pacific Northwest and, most importantly, creating art. To follow him on his artistic ventures check him out on Instagram or on his website.


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To be honest, we had began to move on from the doughnut licking incident by Miss Ariana Grande, but apparently she's still not impressed with her own behaviour as she posted a second apology last night, this time as a video.
Using the webcam on her laptop, Ariana decided to make a video to her fans mid recovery from her wisdom tooth operation to give a more sincere apology.
"I like kind of missed my opportunity to actually sincerely apologize and say how I was feeling, because I was too busy preaching about my issues with the food industry, which is not, I feel, like, relative,"I feel like I could have expressed myself in a different way. "
Watch the apology video right here:
What do you reckon? Forgive her? We already have, tbh.


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My dad passed away on Saturday--91 years old! He had been in the AMAZING care of Hospice and Brookdale Center over the last few months.
Humor, generosity and curiosity were his best qualities (IMO).
I will definitely be moving into my future with these gifts tucked carefully into my heart.
So, expect my newsletters to become even MORE FUNNY in the weeks to come--and you can thank my dad :)
I have plans to write a Q & A blogpost once a month for the entire year of 2017.
Just reply to this email...I would be so happy to hear from you!
Lots of Love
PS: DreamBank Event coming up...please see details below.
"Declutter Your Home and Make Space For Your Dreams"
Wednesday, January 25, at 12pm
1 North Pinckney, Madison, WI


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What was your SAT and Subject Tests prep strategy?
According to me the most important thing about preparation for these exams is to forget that we have the chance to take it again. Work for it, study for it, like it`s the last opportunity to do well in it.
What did you find most challenging about the college app process?
Nothing is really too difficult about the application. Everything in the the application is strenuous but nothing is really difficult in the true sense of the word.
How did your college list change over time?
It did get a little realistic. I mean I had to understand that the Stanfords and Princetons weren't completely in my reach.
What advice would you give future applicants?
Relax, don't stress about it. But don't delay your work. Don't procrastinate. I guess that's most important.
What are you looking forward to the most about college?
Building a base and meeting all kinds of new people from across the globe.
What major/s are you considering?
What excites you about the courses you'll sign up for?
I just have an interest in Finance and Markets.
What are your plans for summer?
Learning all about the Stock Market from my Grandfather, guitar lessons and gym.


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Some of our favorite resources for equity
Poverty, More Than A Matter of Black and White,by inequality.org
Top Charts of 2016, by Economic Policy Institute
Policy Link has amazing resources, reports, and best practices for intersectional equity.
Race Equity in the Center Guide from Proinspire
Racial Equity Tools has tools, resources, definitions focused on racial equity.
Kimberlé Crenshaw gives an essential talk on The Urgency of Intersectionality about how race and gender discrimination have very real economic and life threatening impacts.
Costs of Oppression to People from Privileged Groups & Joy of Unlearning Privilege/Oppression
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a must-read book on the impact of racism and class oppression on one family, and the ripple effect on our nation and world.
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander is a ground breaking book on the racist policies and practices that have caused the explosion of
Watch the movie 13th by filmmaker Ava DuVernay. The movie uncovers the policies and practices that have caused the increase in the US prison population from 300,000 to 2.5 million within a few short decades. It is on Netflix.
Brene Brown TED talk on the power of vulnerability. 38 million listens!
Play the game Spent - a simulation of living in poverty.
Must Listen! Podcast on Poverty Myths in America
Watch: How Inequality Harms Societies - Richard Wilkinson, 16 min TED talk
Guiding Principles of Trauma Informed Care:
Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty: Strategies for Erasing the Opportunity Gap. 2013. Paul C. Gorski. Teachers College Press.
Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice, revised edition. 2017. Kivel, P. Gabriola Island, BC, Canada: New Society Publishers.
Where We Stand: Class Matters. 2000. bell hooks. Routledge.


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Margo and Zack Hamilton began their journey owning and operating Lincoln Equestrian Center in June of 2014. LEC was renovated extensively in the Summer of 2014, with other improvements in the works. The Hamilton's vision for LEC extends beyond the physical environment to the development of an equestrian community. LEC is a place to grow and develop as a horse person.
Focused on Professional Care:
The Hamilton's strive for boarders to have a "worry free" environment in which they feel comfortable leaving their horses at LEC, knowing each day their horse will receive the finest care available in Lincoln, Nebraska. Building on their experiences in the horse community both locally and nationwide, Zack and Margo are committed to managing the facility and horses with a sense of care they have experienced in well run barns across the country. At LEC, full-care truly means full care service. From doing night checks every evening after closing time, to purchasing the finest feeds and dust-free bedding, Margo and Zack have an eye on horse health at all times.
A Place to Achieve Your Dreams:
LEC is the home to a variety of riders specializing in many riding styles at all levels from all over the globe. Whether you are a casual rider or a professional preparing your horse for local, National or World Shows LEC has something to offer. Our supportive atmosphere makes a happy home for both youth riders and adults. As riders themselves, Zack and Margo understand that horse people need a facility, and equipment for their particular sports and strive to facilitate everyone as possible.
About Zack and Margo
Horses are Margo and Zack's common language. Both passionate horse people, and riders themselves they understand the connection between horse and rider. Zack and Margo first met each other years ago by the feed room at LEC. When the stable went up for sale in 2014 it seemed a fitting opportunity to do something they both loved and at a place that meant something to them. Margo and Zack are both hard working, goal-driven individuals who work well as a team.
Together Zack and Margo ride and train horses ranging from imported warmbloods to all- American diamonds in the rough. Their family also includes, 4 dogs, 2 cows, a cat and an alpaca named Carl. In their spare time Margo and Zack enjoy entertaining friends and family at home. They both love Lincoln, if you are new to the area, don't hesitate to ask about cultural events or community highlights, they would love to help you discover all Lincoln has to offer.
About Zack Hamilton:
Zack is an American Farriers Association, Certified Journeyman Farrier. He is a graduate of Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, MO. A native of the south, Zack migrated north during his apprenticeship and has made his home in Nebraska. Zack is passionate about animal care, having raised and cared for animals all of his life. He always keeps his eyes on what is best, and most suitable for each creature he cares for. Zack spent his youth breaking and training young horses for the trails. He continues to put miles on youngsters. He truly enjoys his work with young horses helping them to develop confidence.
About Margo Hamilton:
Margo Hamilton is a lifetime horse woman and Lincoln native. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from UNL and a Master's Degree with honors in Mental Health Counseling from Doane College. Margo earned her USDF Bronze Medal and is working towards earning her Silver and Gold Medals in the years to come. Having had the honor of working with a variety of classically trained instructors and clinicians from across the globe Margo has a solid foundation to work with horses of all kinds. She feels a strong commitment to carry on the traditions of horsemanship she has learned.


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Summer Date Ideas & What to Wear on Them
It has got to be a scientific fact that summertime makes everyone happier and life all around easier. Going on dates in the summer is especially easier than the winter because warm weather unlocks a whole new door of fun summer activities. If you're having trouble thinking of fun and affordable dates to go on, look no further I'm here to help! And, of course, fashion is always on the mind so you must know all the right things to wear on these fun dates! I got you.
Food by the Water:
It's very peaceful and romantic to have a meal by a body of water. Whether it's a lake or an ocean, you
Whether it's daytime or nighttime, you can't go wrong with a light blue peplum dress and tan wedges! Light but vibrant colors always pop when you're outside and by a body of water… especially blue!
Beach day
Wear your favorite bathing suit with a pair of matching flip flops to make the whole outfit match from head to toe. Subtle beaded jewelry looks earthy and oceanic at the beach, so throw some of those on! Oh, and don't ever forget to put some large sunglasses on your face at the beach!
Drive in movie:
This date is much comfier, but don't let that stop you from being fashionable. A sweatshirt, perhaps, but how about a mesh sweatshirt with Capri's and flat top sneakers? This is the perfect combination of casual and trendy.
Ice cream parlor
While your chocolate vanilla swirl looks cute in your hand, you must always wear cute jewelry on ice cream dates, especially bracelets! If you're holding an ice cream cone in your hand you will want to pair it with a beautiful, jingly set of bracelets that will be eye catching. Also, wearing a blush toned roper would look super cute on a casual date like this.
Bike Riding
This is the date where you look athletic but always chic! Athletic Capri's with a matching halter athletic top & bright sneakers is the perfect outfit. Don't be afraid to wear small diamond studs to add some sparkle to your look!


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MAD, not the juvenile magazine from the 1950s but, rather, the nihilistic notion of Mutual Assured Destruction, from the same era, which said that peace could be assured because the USA and the USSR could, with the flicks of a few switches, annihilate each other and, as collateral damage, make the planet a poisonous hell, is still with us, in a way.
The third article in a series of nine in a special report in The Economist on future wars suggests that MAD is under threat because, while "So far, the best argument for nuclear weapons has been that the fear of mutually assured destruction (MAD) has deterred states that possess them from going to war with each other. MAD rests on the principle of a secure second-strike capability, which means that even if one side is subjected to the most wide-ranging first strike conceivable, it will still have more than enough nuclear weapons left to destroy the aggressor. When warheads became accurate enough to obliterate most of an adversary's missiles in their silos, America and Russia turned to submarines and mobile launchers to keep MAD viable … [but] … disruptive new technologies, worsening relations between Russia and America and a less cautious Russian leadership than in the cold war have raised fears that a new era of strategic instability may be approaching. James Miller, who was under-secretary of defence for policy at the Pentagon until 2014, thinks that the deployment of increasingly advanced cyber, space, missile-defence, long-range conventional strike and autonomous systems "has the potential to threaten both sides' nuclear retaliatory strike capabilities, particularly their command-and-control apparatuses", and that "the potential of a dispute leading to a crisis, of a crisis leading to a war, and of a war escalating rapidly" is growing."
"Nuclear weapons, like the poor," the article opines, "seem likely always to be with us … [because] … Even though arms-control agreements between America and the Soviet Union, and then Russia, have drastically reduced overall numbers, both countries are committed to costly long-term modernisation programmes for their strategic nuclear forces that should ensure their viability for the rest of the century … [thus, for example] … Russia is about halfway through recapitalising its strategic forces, which include a soon-to-be-deployed road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM); a new heavy ICBM; eight new ballistic-missile submarines (SSBNs), most of which will be in service by 2020; upgraded heavy bombers; and a new stealth bomber able to carry hypersonic cruise missiles. America will replace every leg of its nuclear triad over the next 30 years, at an estimated cost of $1.2trn. There will be 12 new SSBNs; a new penetrating strike bomber, the B21; a replacement for the Minuteman III ICBMs; and a new long-range air-launched cruise missile. As Tom Plant, a nuclear expert at RUSI, a think-tank, puts it: "For both Russia and the US, nukes have retained their primacy. You only have to look at how they are spending their money.""
"For now," the article goes on to say, "the prospects of a successful disarming strike remain sufficiently remote to leave the strategic balance intact. Mr Miller argues that it would require a "fundamental transformation in the military-technological balance…enabled by the development and integration of novel military capabilities" to upset the balance … [but] … Ominously, he thinks that such a fundamental transformation may now be on the horizon, in the shape of conventional prompt global strike (CPGS) and new missile-defence systems. Both China and Russia fear that new American long-range non-nuclear strike capabilities could be used to deliver a disarming attack on a substantial part of their strategic forces or decapitate their nuclear command and control. Although they would still launch their surviving nuclear missiles, improved missile-defence systems would mop up most of the remainder before their warheads could do any damage … [but, again] … Michael Elleman, a missile expert at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, reckons that for now those concerns are overblown. As much as anything, he says, they are talked up to restrain investment in the enabling technologies: "They [the Russians and the Chinese] are saying to the US, the trouble with you guys is that you never know when to stop."" We must hope (never a really good course of action, especially if it's the only one) that Michael Elleman is more prescient than James Miller.
Any war, even a small, local one started by miscalculation (see Future wars (2)) would be a human tragedy but a strategic nuclear exchange would be a global disaster.
There is not much Canada can do, besides using diplomacy and, for example, free(er) trade, to try to lower tensions between the USA, Russia and China, by binding them closer in talks and trade, and providing good intelligence to the "Five Eyes" pool so as to help minimize the risks of miscalculation by the USA. But those things can help, in their indirect way, to save MAD.


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Usability testing 101
Get a large overview of what usability testing is and how much it costs from this promotional video:
See how a very simple usability test (interview) can be conducted with paper prototypes. This can help you validate your initial concepts before even one line of code is written:
Then, read a bit on what a usability test is and how to plan it, as well as how to run it.
Check out how usability testing can be done online:
And see how it can be done with Morae, which is installed and running in Knoy 316A – and you should plan using it for your own usability tests for this class:
Now, head over and read the articles posted on Blackboard.


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We see a lot of things flipping on the air — paper, animals, or humans. Air flips are a thing now. That has even become part of dances. Gymnasts and acrobats learn air flips as part of their stunts.
Front flips and backflips are taking the stage, and whatever direction the flip is going, it is just simply amazing. However, people just can't get enough of this challenge that they take it to another level. So, the new trend now is air flips on wheels.
It is the newest trick every motor biker aims to achieve. It is dangerous—apparently—and requires a lot of practice and trust. Some end up injured, of course. As one spectator said, "There's [sic] only two outcomes: roll away on two wheels, or roll away on four wheels . . . to the hospital".
As it is dangerous, but still jaw-dropping, we collected videos of the most breathtaking air flips on wheels ever recorded. Watch them and flip in amazement.
First stop: French Freestyle Motocross rider Tom Pages. This dude is famous for his unique tricks, and this bike flip speaks so much of why he is famous.
This is Josh Sheehan, twenty-eight-year-old Australian rider, who did a triple backflip in a motorbike, one of the most amazing tricks in history.
Travis Pastrana is an award-winning motorsports competitor and stunts performer. Pastrana has won championships and X Games gold medals. In a live show, however, he broke his legs and went to a hiatus. Because of the injuries he sustained, everyone thought he'd take a year's rest, but to everyone's amazement, Pastrana did a show again after only five months.
Aside from these famous riders, there are more motorbikers who took the risk of doing a stunt on the air and nailed it.
Ethen Godfrey-Roberts does the Superman double backflip on a mountain bike in the clip below.
The first four-person backflip on a motorbike.
World's first scooter 1080 front flip.