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Xender, one of the biggest file sharing app companies in the world, has announced the launch of its ICO MovieChain which seeks to democratize the sharing of movies all across the globe. The company had laid the seeds for this several years back by removing the dependency on the internet for sharing of files. The app has become very famous all across the globe and especially in countries where the internet infrastructure is still a challenge with it being either non-existent or faulty.
Now, they are expanding their offering with the new platform called Moviechain which will help in the offline distribution of movies in a legal manner. This would be a direct challenge to the online sharing platforms like Netflix and would be the first of its kind.
Overview of Moviechain:
Name of the ICO: MovieChain
Website: https://moviechain.io/
Token: MVC
Hard Cap: 10 million USD
Payment Methods: ETH
Pricing: 0.01 USD per token
Important Dates:
The pre-ICO sale is already completed. The public sale will begin in April, 2018 and will go on for 15 days or till the hard cap is reached.
20% of the tokens are allocated for rewards.
The above are the details of the ICO and we have packed them in the small space so that the investors are aware of the details quickly. Now, let's move on to what the platform is all about and what it plans to do using the funds and what is the roadmap for the same.
Xender is a large company with a daily active user base of more than 10 million and a monthly active user base of more than 100 million. Millions of files are shared in an offline manner through the Xender app and hence it does make sense that they take this to the next level. The next logical level would be content and movies which is considered as the next 'oil' as far as the next generation is concerned. That is why they are now expanding their footprint into the movie industry.
They are building a platform called Moviechain where users can download and watch movies. They would also be able to share the movies with their friends. The large advantage of this is that all this sharing is done offline without the need for an internet connection. This enables the access of such movies to everyone around the world and not restrict the same to the privileged ones who have access to high speed data and internet. This is in opposition to what Netflix does as Netflix is dependent on the users having an internet connection and this restricts its usage and also leads to a wastage of a lot of data in the process as the users download large sized movie files.
The movies in Moviechain can not only be downloaded, they can also be shared with their friends as well. The way it happens is that the users can download the movies from the Moviechain cloud and watch it for 30 minutes for free. This is the approximate cut off time and if the users want to watch more of the movie, they have to purchase the same for a nominal payment through MVC tokens. They can also share the movies to their friends and the users earn tokens each time a friend purchases the movie. This way, the user not only is able to watch the movie but can earn as well. And all these movies are fully legal as the Moviechain company has already started purchasing of a large number of movie titles for offline downloading and watching.
Does the Project Have a Use Case?
We believe so as the market for watching of movies is something that is universal. Though the languages might differ, the fact remains that a large part of the world is fascinated by movies. There are some major companies already involved in the distribution of movies on laptops and mobiles but all of them require a fast internet connection. This means that a substantial part of the world is left out of this business as the internet infrastructure in many countries is not yet fully developed which means that either they do not have a connection at all or even if they do have one, it is either slow or unreliable.
Even for those who have access to a fast internet connection, it does mean that there is a lot of data usage due to the download of the large files. And this is where the use case for Moviechain comes in as, in a first of its kind move, it has enabled the sharing of such movie files offline, which means that the files can be accessed and shared without the need for the internet. Also, people have access to a large number of movies in the movie library and hence they can decide what they want to watch. Also, other online services charge a flat cost per month irrespective of the usage while in Moviechain, the users will be charged only for the movies that they watch.
They have also managed to integrate the usage of the MVC token into the platform by making sure that payments for all movies can be done through MVC which should only increase the usage of the token and hence its value, in due course of time.
Does the Team have Strong background?
We believe that this team has a strong background as the project is being run by Xender, one of the largest file sharing apps in the world. They have a huge user base as they have monthly active users of over 100 million and that gives them a large distinct advantage over many of the ICOs out there. They have a readymade large userbase to tap onto and it is only a matter of time before they begin to start moving over to the MVC platform as well.
The team is also well experienced as it has Peter Jiang, the founder of Xender, at the helm. The CMO is Tony Ruan and Jian Liu as their CTO. The fact that the man behind the company is someone who has grown Xender from 0 users to half a billion should speak a lot about the strength of the team.
The RoadMap for the Project:
The first stage of the project is to buy the legal rights for the movie titles for offline downloading and sharing. These will then need to be loaded into the Xender cloud. The plan is to purchase English and Hindi Titles and any other titles that are available. In fact, a large part of the funds collected would be used for the purchase of the same.
They also plan to expand and grow their presence in India during this period. The next stage, that would happen in 2018 Q3, would involve investing in growing infrastructure and doing R&D. By the end of the year, they plan to integrate the blockchain technology into the system and by the middle of 2019, they plan to expand their user and market base very aggressively.
They already have their development center set up in India and have also started purchasing movie titles from production houses like Sony and Eros which shows that they are quite serious about their business. They also have a team of encryption experts and well on their way as far as the preparation is concerned.
What does the Community and Social Media Think about Moviechain
They have a pretty good presence in Telegram where they have more than 4000 users and likewise, their presence on Twitter and FB is also pretty decent. But they should be given the benefit of the doubt as most of the userbase for Xender so far has been in China and they are unlikely to use much of twitter or FB. They have plans to build their base in India and that's why we have been able to see that they are hiring more of English PR and community managers which should see them grow their social media presence in due course of time.
We were also able to locate them on the panel of a few blockchain summits in India which shows that they are quite serious about improving their presence and also taking their entry into India pretty seriously. Considering the fact that Indians are quite crazy about movies and combine this fact with the offline storage and sharing of movies, we believe their media presence should show an uplift in due course of time, though we are not sure whether that would be in time for their ICO.
Opportunities and Threats:
As we have been saying all through our review, we believe that the opportunity for this ICO and the MovieChain company as a whole is large, if they play their cards right. They have a good combination of a strong team, large company backing it, a strong user base and have tried to hit the sweet spot for the Indian audience by entering into the movie market. They already have an established user base in India as well, through Xender, and that loyalty is likely to carry on to MovieChain as well and that's what we believe they would be hoping to crack as well. As far as spending goes, Indians do not mind spending for movies and with their concept of offline sharing, they have again hit the sweet spot as the growing number of mobile users would love the concept of offline sharing and viewing of movies through a mobile app and again, this is a large opportunity for the company to target.
As for threats, it would come in the form of the established companies who would probably come up with their own versions of offline viewing which could then cut into the viewership of Moviechain. There could also be a problem of too few movie titles being chased by too many companies which pushes the licensing costs to a very high level. There is also the problem that the concept of tokens and blockchain may not sit well and grow with the Indian movie audience but we believe that Moviechain would cover that by providing the option of both fiat and crypto payment as well.
We believe that Xender and Moviechain have a good product on their hands. It would all come down to execution of their plan but considering that they already have the experience of growing a large brand from scratch, we believe that they would have the capability to do so once again. Also, their combination of offline viewing and sharing, movies and mobile app should serve them well in the future as well. Also, they already have a large user base which should make their job of conversions that much easier.
Considering the above factors, the ICO might be something that is well worth investing in, especially due to the fact that they have integrated the usage of tokens in their platform itself. Also, though they have not specified the exchanges that they are going to list in, we believe that they would be able to approach a large number of major exchanges to get their tokens listed which should only increase the demand in the future. Unlike many other ICOs, they are backed by a large company and plan to be in business for many years which will only add value to the token due to the strong fundamentals.
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How to Ditch Stress as a Status Symbol
A conversation during brunch with your girlfriends can quickly turn into an all-out competition of who is busier. A simple question like, "What have you been up to?" escalates to "I've had x projects at work, x dates for lunch and x amount of workout classes to go to." A phrase that constantly slips out is "I am so busy". When we're not busy being stressed we're busy talking about it. Stress may be the saddest American status symbol but we're all competing.
A lot of us females are trying to do it all. We are trying to compete with the flawless fitness model on Instagram and excel in our careers. The truth is that we are stretching ourselves too thin. Spin class after work, balancing weekend brunch plans and working from home leaves us feeling pretty frazzled. Being stressed should not equate to being in demand but that's how we measure it.
Okay, so I admit I have a problem. How do I stop? We've got it covered for all you hard working ladies out there.
Learn to say no
First things first! Do no feel compelled to say yes to every project. Sometimes we girl bosses truly take on more projects than we can handle. Although we want to contribute as much as we can at work, home and with friends we have to learn when to say no. Turning down tasks that won't add anything except stress to your life does not make you weak. At the end of the day, the only one responsible for your own happiness is you.
Take a break
Our minds are not designed to work for hours on end. A great way to break the monotony is to take a walk after lunch, call a loved one or scroll through some of your favorite Pinterest boards. Don't feel guilty for taking a well-deserved break because it will help productivity in the long run.
By prioritizing tasks you should be able to focus on one project at a time. This way you're not shocked when you're about to sink into your bed and remember you have a huge assignment due for work. That's the worst! Make a list in order of the most important tasks and reel in that accomplished feeling when you check them off. This process should provide some clarity and let your day feel manageable.
Reward yourself
Yay! You completed that huge work project but instead of rewarding yourself like you should your mind is filled with a list of all of the other things you need to accomplish. Instead of self- defeating thoughts you should reward yourself with a short break or some kind of treat. Then get back to work!
Be proud of all the work you're completing and know you are valuable. No matter how full (or empty) your agenda is.
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Raymond Jones is a diverse photographer. Winning three international photography awards. Weddings, portraits, commercial, editorial experienced who is based in Chester, Cheshire.
"It must be over 25 years since I was given a Polaroid Instamatic camera. Ever since then, I've had a passion for photography. A passion to capture beautiful images for myself and for people who ask me to work for them. The biggest honour of all is that my clients ask me and trust me to put my heart into creating creative/timeless images and memories that will last forever."
Not long after this, Ray bought himself an SLR with basic lens. Then when he was able to purchase more lenses his creativity started and continues today. He does still have his old 50mm lens and still uses it today!
With so much passion and joy creating images for clients and himself, from stunning fine art weddings to grand vistas. " I adopt the same approach: dedication to create the best images this far in my ongoing development as a photographer."
He often get asked what he does for a living and replies, "I create art imagery that changes the recipient in mood and feeling."
"I commissioned Raymond, not only for hard prints and digital images, but the experience, the way he made us feel, the way he directed us into favourable lighting, making us comfortable and inspired. His knowledge of his art is so memorable and his images are not just of myself and my family but also there is an element of him in them that we all cherish."
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Destiny Otubambo, a 27-year-old university delinquent, was arrested by police in Lagos for alleged theft and false pretenses, reports TheNation.
Otubambo, police said, got a phone from a reseller at Ikota Shopping Complex Lekki, Ajah, on May 24, generating a false banking alert.
The suspect claimed to present himself as a lawyer, allegedly asked for phones worth N $ 377,500 and chose to pay by mobile transfer.
Paradox of the suspect yesterday in Ikeja, police commissioner Imohimi Edgal said: "To prove that he had paid, he showed a debit alert from Zenith Account number 2110746005, titled Destiny Ayo Adeleke.
"Believing it was true, the store owner gave her the phones and asked for her phone number, but when she did not see the alert, she tried the phone number but was inaccessible and the account number was nonexistent.
According to Edgal, a case was reported and FSARS detectives arrested Marian Amuche, the suspect's lover, through whom Otubambo was also arrested.
He said: "During an interrogation, he confessed to the crime and that he had sold the phones to buyers he had met online." He stated that three mobile phones, 10 sim cards and a wig had been found.
Otubambo said he generated false alerts by editing original alerts, adding that there was a moment when he tried to generate fake N5.3 million but failed.
He said, "I was studying law before leaving school because of financial problems.
"My dad is late. I bought the market lawyer dress for N35,000. I never went to court until I was called to the bar. There was no motive behind the buying the dress.I just bought and upload photos I took it in social media. "


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Graphene-based surface plasmon waveguides (SPWs) show high confinement well beyond the diffraction limit at terahertz frequencies. By combining a graphene SPW and nonlinear material, we propose a novel graphene/AlGaAs SPW structure for terahertz wave difference frequency generation (DFG) under near-infrared pumps. The composite waveguide, which supports single-mode operation at terahertz frequencies and guides two pumps by a high-index-contrast structure, can confine terahertz waves tightly and realize good mode field overlap of three waves. The phase-matching condition is satisfied via artificial birefringence in an waveguide together with the tunability of graphene, and the phase-matching terahertz wave frequency varies from 4 to 7 THz when the Fermi energy level of graphene changes from 0.848 to 2.456 eV. Based on the coupled-mode theory, we investigate the power-normalized conversion efficiency for the tunable terahertz wave DFG process by using the finite difference method under continuous wave pumps, where the tunable bandwidth can reach 2 THz with considerable conversion efficiency. To exploit the high peak powers of pulses, we also discuss optical pulse evolutions for pulse-pumped terahertz wave DFG processes.
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Command & Conquer - PC
Command & Conquer - PC
Command & Conquer develops ideas from Westwood's previous game Dune 2, forming a real-time strategy (RTS) game. The control system involves selecting units with the mouse and then directing them, while the opponents make their moves without waiting for a "turn" to end.
The game focuses on a war between two organizations, The Brotherhood of Nod and the Global Defense Initiative. The player can take control of either side for more than 15 missions. Both have different units and structures, including artillery, tanks and light infantry.
In most missions, a base needs to be built first in order to build new units and structures. Most important are the harvesters, which collect Tiberium and deliver it to a refinery, where it's converted into money, thus funding the construction of a base and an army.
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Buy unique gifts from local creative talents on December 4
Askew Business Network is holding a Christmas Bazaar on Thursday December 4 at The Greyhound in Becklow Road from 6pm -9pm.
This annual Christmas event is an ideal opportunity not only to admire the wealth of local creative talent but also a perfect opportunity to do some Christmas shopping. As well as welcoming back some popular "regulars" the fair welcomes several new ventures.
The Askew Business Network committee is also still keen to hear suggestions from local people to help the network develop for future events and occasions and to build a stronger, vibrant, thriving community.
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We can help. You can overcome drug addiction and have a better life than you ever thought possible!
There are numerous drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers possibilities open to individuals residing in the Rockwood region. It is important to understand all the types of treatment options available in Rockwood, AB., in order to select the appropriate treatment approach for yourself or someone you care about. Selecting the most appropriate drug rehabilitation facility in Rockwood is an essential factor in the treatment of substance abuse, addiction and alcoholism. The following information will help ensure you recognize your numerous rehabilitation choices allowing you to have the highest probability of a successful end result.
Let's have a look at the different drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in Rockwood, Maine options that correlate with the condition of the person looking for rehab.
Inpatient alcohol and drug rehab in Rockwood, AB. can be a treatment option ideal for many who require medical intervention throughout treatment or individuals with considerable drug use histories. Women and men can develop mental and physical dependence to drugs and alcohol even after a brief amount of time, so inpatient alcohol and drug rehab in Rockwood is among the most effective rehabilitation choice in virtually all cases. Because of substance abuse and addiction, people will usually be unable to make a full recovery using the limited solutions offered by outpatient rehab programs in Rockwood, Maine where drugs and alcohol are still easily available when they leave the outpatient program. In addition, men and women in treatment who take part in outpatient rehabilitation as opposed to inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation in Rockwood remain prone to detrimental influences and circumstances which can get in the way of their process of recovery. If someone lives with an abusive partner or continues to maintain relationships that entail drug use, any rehab activities in outpatient rehab will be in vain. This is why in-patient drug rehab in Rockwood, AB. will generate more tangible outcomes that may prove long lasting contrary to an outpatient drug rehabilitation program where benefits are often very limited and acute.
In Rockwood there is both short-term and long-term inpatient alcohol and drug rehab. Short-term is often a 30-day program, while long-term inpatient drug rehabilitation in Rockwood, Maine is much more extensive and treatment lasts 90-120 days generally speaking. This is an excellent setting for clients as it is a safe and secure drug free setting where they are able to recover both mentally and physically without interruptions. Preferably, people proceed in a long-term in-patient drug and alcohol rehab facility in Rockwood for the maximum time frame allowed, in order to deal with anything which can cut across their abstinence when they leave rehabilitation. Due to the fact detoxing and becoming physically stabilized can require 2-3 weeks alone, the 3 to 6 months in long-term in-patient drug rehabilitation in Rockwood is going to be time spent well and a lot more effective than short-term centers.
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Accelerated phase
A phase of Ph+ CML progression, when the number of immature blood cells (blast cells) is increased.
An abnormal gene that creates a damaged protein by the same name. It causes the bone marrow to create leukemic cells. The BCR-ABL gene is formed when 2 specific chromosomes combine. The gene then creates the BCR-ABL protein—the underlying cause of Ph+ CML.
Blast cell
An immature blood cell.
Blast crisis
The final phase of Ph+ CML progression, which has the highest number of immature blood cells (blast cells) in the blood and bone marrow.
Bone marrow
A sponge-like tissue found in the center of most bones.
The DNA found in a cell. Human cells normally have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
A type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow, causing too many damaged white blood cells to form.
Chronic phase
The first phase of Ph+ CML progression when the number of white blood cells is higher than normal but may not cause symptoms.
Complete cytogenetic response
No Ph+ chromosomes are found in the bone marrow sample cytogenetic.
Complete hematologic response
When white blood cells, platelets, and red blood cell counts have returned to a normal range.
Cytogenetic testing
Tests done on bone marrow cells or white blood cells to see if they contain the Philadelphia chromosome.
Genetic material
The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child. Genes are made of DNA and carry instructions for making proteins.
Hematologic testing
A simple blood test to measure levels of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
When a patient cannot continue taking a medication because of the side effects they are experiencing.
Leukemic cells
Diseased white blood cells that grow abnormally.
1-log reduction
The levels of leukemia cells are 10 times lower than the standardized baseline of newly diagnosed patients.
2-log reduction
The levels of leukemia cells are 100 times lower than the standardized baseline of newly diagnosed patients.
3-log reduction
The levels of leukemia cells are 1000 times lower than the standardized baseline of newly diagnosed patients.
Major molecular response (MMR)
When the amount of BCR-ABL found in the bone marrow sample or blood sample through an IS-PCR test is very low.
An optimal response or improvement reached by a certain period of time after starting treatment.
Molecular testing
The use of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) to find the number of cells expressing BCR-ABL in either blood or bone marrow.
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) or IS-PCR
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Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)
An abnormal chromosome that is responsible for the constant production of abnormal white blood cells (myeloid cells) present in Ph+ CML. The Philadelphia chromosome indicates that CML is present in the body.
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Released on May 21, 2018
Wild Cub is known for their infectious and slightly tropical dance-pop tunes. With grooves that pulsate and vocals that get right to the heart, these songs settle in a place between unbridled, youthful joy and the rising tension and confusion of love. The band joined us to record their songs "Thunder Clatter" and "Somewhere" at Playa Studios in Los Angeles. Though these are songs that we can't help but move to, Wild Cub performed them while sitting comfortably on a living room sofa. This heightened the tension that is already present in the music, as we watched them sit calmly, playing songs that scream for movement.
These videos capture the special kind of bubbling before an eruption, with director Quinn Feldman cutting rhythmically to different members as they switched places but remained seated. In "Somewhere," we watch the room become illuminated with gold light, and the band finally gets rid of the couch and onto the dance floor. Seeing Wild Cub perform in this way highlighted the real electricity and release that comes with getting up on your feet and moving to their sounds.


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a big congratulations to gallery artist susan mcalister for receiving a merit award for her landscape paintings included in SCOPE: the southern landscape. scope featured variations on the southern landscape looking at the region through the eyes of its artists. visual interpretations of metropolitan, coastal and rural areas of the southern states. will south the chief curator of the columbia museum of art juried the exhibition.
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You can now find new Braitman Studio Video Lessons on our website! Learn special techniques for how to block in transparent layers of oil paint and then watch how Andy Braitman beautifully complicates those layers. Click here to be directed to the Braitman Studio Video Lessons webpage. Also, remember that Braitman Studio classes will resume on Monday, March 23. We hope that you enjoy the videos and have a great spring break!
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Recruits, book 1
Categories: science fiction and fantasy, teens and young adult
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: February 14, 2017
Format: advance review ebook (eARC)
My Rating: 5-stars
For more than a decade, twins Sean and Dillon Kirrel have felt pulled toward another world--a place they have sketched out in detail and posted on the walls of their bedroom. They are certain it is out there. Soon after their seventeenth birthday, they are approached by a clandestine scout. To him, Earth is just a distant and unmonitored outpost of human civilization. But he explains that Sean and Dillon share a unique gift--the ability to transfer instantly from place to place. Transitors who are also twins are especially rare, and so they are offered an opportunity to prove themselves as recruits to the human assembly. If they don't succeed within thirty days, their minds will be wiped. Either they make the grade as inter-planetary travelers--or this never happened.
From the infinite imagination of Thomas Locke comes this otherworldly new series that will challenge young readers' understanding of time, space, and human limitations.
I love that Davis Bunn is exploring the Thomas Locke facet of his imagination. We are being exposed to his fascinating expertise as a writer outside of the Christian fiction genre; a genre in which he is highly accomplished. I was first introduced to his work under the pen name Thomas Locke with his epic fiction series Legends of the Realm. Then his technothriller series Fault Lines. Now Bunn is conquering science fiction with Recruits. I'm ecstatic! Geez… gush much?!
Recruits is a book that I didn't want to put down, yet simultaneously didn't want to reach the end of. I found myself forcefully putting the book aside so that I wouldn't end it too soon; you know… in order to spread out the enjoyment. It ended too soon!
In Recruits, the characters have rich, dynamic, and sometimes complicated relationships. The characters are real… engaging. Locke drew me wholeheartedly into their lives. These relationships, the challenges, and the choices being thrust before the twins, Sean and Dillon, are excellent lessons in living real life. This book is geared towards teens and young adults. I wholeheartedly recommend that you buy a copy for your favorite teen or young adult and feel good about it.
Recruits is filled with adventure throughout truly creative worlds. The concept encompassing the both literal and figurative world-building is ingenious. Parallel universes have long been a component of science fiction as have portals between them, yet I found the application of these two concepts in Recruits to feel fresh, not trite.
Recruits is excellent science fiction that I have no qualms about giving a 5-star rating to. If you either love science fiction or are wanting to metaphorically tip your toes into the genre, Recruits is a book that I recommend that you read.
As a reviewer for NetGalley, I received a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher.
I have compiled a list of all of the books that Thomas Locke (Davis Bunn) has written HERE. The book series are listed in reading order.


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Apr 05, 2019
Allain collects nine points in Guardians first victory of the season
FITCHBURG, Mass. (April 5, 2019) - The St. Peter-Marian boys lacrosse team earned its first victory of the season, defeating Monty Tech, 10-4 on the road this evening.
Sophomore Chris Allain (Oxford, MA) led the way for the Guardians, totaling a team-best nine points with two goals and seven assists, while eighth grader Michael Ronan (Northbridge, MA) connected for three scores. Senior Owen Leary (Holden, MA) was also strong with five points on two goals and three assists, while freshman Camden MacDonald (Shrewsbury, MA) turned in a pair of goals and one helper.
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The first time I heard the name "Fritzy Jacobs" I was hooked. With a store name that creative, I just knew the merchandise had to be special. I was not disappointed. Fritzy Jacobs is undeniably one of the area's most unique boutiques—a Downtown Worthington mainstay for the past 10 years.
This lifestyle boutique features an eclectic selection of home products, including lamps, bedding and rugs; a wide array of kids' items, from clothing and shoes to wall décor and stuffed animals; and a variety of garden products, pottery and candles. Think one-of-a-kind whimsical items that you can't—and won't—find anywhere else. That's Fritzy Jacobs.
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- Mariana Jewelry: handmade in Israel
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- Zutano: fun, brightly-colored, mix-and-match clothing for kids
- Couleur Nature: fun, printed table linens from France
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text: 8/13/17 *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* "We are stronger than you. You have made our commonwealth stronger. You will not succeed. There is no place for you here." Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to white nationalists in Charlottesville View this email in your browser After the horrible white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, and Trump's brinkmanship with North Korea, most are us reeling. Issa of course remains silent. We hope you'll be able to gather with our extended Indivisible family today and throughout the week to show our love and strength. And to help us fight against the GOP's planned tax cuts for the super rich. Tonight there are candlelight vigils around San Diego, including these in downtown San Diego and Encinitas (or check here to find one near you): UVA Charlottesville Victims Candlelight Vigil - San Diego Sunday, August 13, 2017, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. San Diego County Administration Center 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego Candlelight Vigil for Charlottesville - Encinitas Sunday, August 13, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cottonwood Creek Park, 95 North Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas We will stand in unity, rally at the four corners of Hwy 101 and Encinitas blvd then walk with candles along Hwy 101. This Week's Updates Tuesday Rally at Issa's Office Thanks to the 456 protesters who showed up this Tuesday. We successfully drowned out the handful of Trumpsters who attend weekly now. See more pictures here. Also check out this video. Saturday, August 12: Applegate, Kerr and Levin Candidate Forum An amazing turnout (600+) and excellent Q&A yesterday morning with the three democratic candidates for CD49. Issa made the news again this week: "Not One Penny" Aims at Rep. Issa in Campaign Opposing Tax Cuts for the Wealthy - San Diego Free Press (8/9/17) "Counter-protesters get their own permit to rally at Issa's office" - San Diego Union-Tribune (8/8/17) Central Coast news clip on our Tuesday Rally - KCOY 12 (8/8/17) Jake Tapper interviewed Issa on CNN (here are two clips) (8/8/17) "Issa: Biggest threat since Cuban Missile Crisis" "Issa: I wish Trump would tweet judiciously" Upcoming Events Tuesday, August 15, 10:00 a.m.: Weekly Rally at Issa's Vista Office - "Not One Penny" 1800 Thibodo Rd., #310, Vista, CA August 15th is the official kickoff of the Tax March's "Not One Penny" (in tax cuts for the super rich) campaign. This comes as President Trump and Congress have made tax code changes their top legislative priority. We have t-shirts for the first 100 rally attendees! We will sign a "Not One Penny" letter to Issa and have postcards ready for you to mail. And if you don't have time to make a sign this week, we have Not One Penny signs for you. In Issa's recent newsletter, he said he has been getting to work on tax reform. Let's show up in numbers to remind Issa that he works for us and we do NOT support tax cuts for the super rich! Bring your signs, your friends, and your energy! See here for more details and to RSVP. Thursday, August 17, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Weekly Encinitas Unity Issa Street Corner Protest At the corner of El Camino Real and Encinitas Blvd. For more information, check encinitasunity.com. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Be on the lookout for our possible upcoming Budget Townhall dates: August 21st-27th (pending availability of speakers). Rep. Issa and Sen. Harris have both been formally invited. No word from Issa yet. Legislative Update Congress is on recess, so our Legislative Team is taking a well deserved break for the month of August. Thanks for all the hard work! Action Items Key Actions for this week: Call Issa and let him know loud and clear that you do not support the GOP tax cuts for the rich. Call Issa to ask him to speak out against the terror attack in Charlottesville (and Trump's cowardly statements). Check out the Indivisible August Recess toolkit. By Tuesday 8/15, please comment on the Administration's plan to shrink or eliminate four of California's marine sanctuaries to "clear the way" for offshore drilling. Follow the links and then click on the Comment Now! blue button. Protect our National Marine Monuments Retain the 5-yr. moratorium on offshore oil leasing Copyright © Indivisible 49, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list This email was sent to *|EMAIL|* why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences *|LIST:ADDRESSLINE|* *|REWARDS|* Allison StrattonAugust 13, 2017 Facebook0 Twitter 0 Likes


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Let me clear something up first. You may wonder why Prototype is not in this discussion. For starters, with no demo yet available, Prototype will be appearing on both consoles and secondly it focuses more on melee based combat where as inFAMOUS and Crackdown rely on range based attacks. Prototype will also fulfill plenty in the gore department while inFAMOUS and Crackdown please our insatiable desire to blow anything and everything sky high with little to no effort. Both inFAMOUS and Crackdown are first party exclusives which come bundled, through preorder, with first party exclusive multiplayer betas. In this series of articles I plan to start with each title's demo and end with a full on comparison of the retail release of each of these insanely fun titles. Lets start out simple shall we?
From the outside in - Similarities in packaging
I'll start with the obvious, price tag aside, the two share an uncanny resemblance with their bullet point/sticker tags. Many of us remember Crackdown pushing the Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta, some remember it the other way around, and I'm sure for Microsoft and Bungie it was a win-win situation but for developer Real Time Worlds it may have felt as more of double-edge sword made of gold. Crackdown was flying low on most gamers radars until the announcement of the Halo 3 beta pack in and it's almost impossible to gauge it's success now thanks to this little situtation.
Things on the inFAMOUS front are bit different though. Preordering inFAMOUS will land you a spot in the Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Beta and one could easily argue which of the two betas is/was most hotly anticipated. Master Chief can sell an eskimo a years worth of ice, while Drake, star of Uncharted, can only sell Tomb Raider fans, hope.
As I mentioned before, both games are first party exclusives pushing each consoles showcase first party exclusive betas. Halo 3 is undeniably selling to a confirmed and established fanbase where multiplayer is a staple of the franchise. Uncharted was entirely single player based with no multiplayer aspects whatsoever. Developer Naughty Dog is really going out on a limb hoping multiplayer fit's into the world they created with Uncharted 2 introducing multiplayer and Co-op for the first time. It's easy to see which of the two fits the true definition of beta.
The similarities don't end there folks. Up next I'll be showing how the games both intro using the same style.


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A little update on the progress of devul. First of all maloki wrote a great text about the "birth" of devul at fscons last weekend. Great summary!
As you can see we're up in version v0.03. The news first this version is the addition of a "header" and a "footer" in the text produced while writing with devul.
The header provides a timestamp. This is the time when you start writing.
The footer gives some statistics for your "session" eg. number of words written, and the pace you wrote them in.
This blog post was written using v0.03 as you can see 🙂
Oh, and maloki asked me to draw a "poster" image – it's the one up above!
During 7 minutes, 131 words were added at a pace of 1109 words per hour.
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You are Beautiful: Martha Ivester
Every body is beautiful, and for far too long, the definition of beauty has been painfully narrow. Green Pea Salon's YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL campaign aims to expand the definition of beauty through storytelling from real women and men who may be clients, friends, or just everyday Nashvillians we admire.
Martha Ivester is the City Manager for Google Fiber in Nashville where she oversees Fiber's day-to-day business operations and leads the local team on community affairs, business outreach, and customer acquisition and retention. Google Fiber is an Internet and TV service that provides speeds up to one gigabit per second — compared to the average Internet speed in America today of 11.5 Mbps — along with hundreds of HD TV channels.
Martha's GPS stylist: RACHEL LAWHEAD
The truth is, we all have different opinions of what beauty is. But what about "true beauty"? Does it mean something different to you?
True beauty is being comfortable in your own skin, when I feel most happy and healthy I feel most radiant. Every year we go to Canada and live off the grid for two weeks - no electricity, no hot water, no make-up, no hairdryer. I feel most beautiful after a 6am dip in the lake when I stand on the rocky shore and take in the sunrise and the sounds of birds and wind in the trees. My favorite photo of myself was taken at the cottage.
Recently I traveled to Denmark and was struck by how naturally beautiful everyone looked. People bike everywhere. No women looked like they were subsisting on kale juice or spent thousands "fixing" imperfections. They wore very little makeup yet looked stunning.
Generosity to strangers. It's corny but I'm moved to tears when I see those videos on social media of people reaching out to strangers and making meaningful connections and positive impact on lives. There is so much divisiveness and ugliness in this country today that examples of generosity of personal connection is what I currently find most beautiful.
Self-care is vital to beauty. What's your favorite outlet?
I wish I could say sleep. I really try to sleep more. But lately I think the most important thing is prioritizing a 6am walk and gym date with three neighbors. Starting the day with companionship and a little exercise and fresh air is good for my body and my spirit. We keep the connection going with a group text that my kids think is really lame, but brings me moments of joy throughout the day!
Life is full of beautiful moments that keep us aware and grateful. Do you have one you'd like to share?
I had a big birthday not too long ago and my teenage daughter wrote me a card that told me how much she admires me and looks up to me, with really specific examples. She referenced what I accomplish as a working mom, as well as things I do to make her feel special and loved. To hear that from your daughter, who is at the phase where EVERYONE struggles with insecurity and self-doubt ... that was the best present EVER.
Insecurity affects us all. Have you discovered any tricks or tools to overcome it?
Deep breathing. I was very fortunate to take a three-day course on mindfulness provided by Google (they have all sorts of data that shows what a positive impact mindful moments can have on team performance, health and productivity). When I get nervous about a big presentation or feel under-prepared I take a few minutes for centering breathing and it is amazing how well it calms my nerves and boosts my confidence.
What's your favorite beauty trick or products from Green Pea Salon?
Whatever Rachel tells me to get for my hair. I am a busy working mom with three kids and two active dogs and try to only wash my hair twice a week. Rachel has seen me through going back to work full time from being a stay-at-home and she always thinks ahead to what I most need at that point in my life!


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text: Jacelyn and Brad traded I Do's on October 11th at the always stunning Four Seasons and Holy Cross Chruch. Jacelyn could not have been a more perfect and beautiful bride...with a gorgeous gown that only added to their perfect day. We loved designing their invitations as well as their ceremony and reception items. Personal favorites were their menu belly bands and the custom map of Baltimore we created with their "favorite spots" that was also used for their table names. Excited to share the details of their big day, courtesy of Rodney Bailey, and the amazing styling of Victoria Clausen.


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A significant presence, sitting on the shore of Lake Minnetonka is one of the area's most breathtaking homes. This property has 2+acres of manicured lawn and mature gardens ending at 250 feet of shoreline with two private docks and boat slips. The outside living spaces feature an outdoor kitchen, heated pool and hot tub. The floorplan and design take full advantage of the views which are magnificent and available from every room in the home except for two of the upstairs bedrooms which look across the point to the west. All materials are top of the line and carefully chosen to reflect the signature style. The result is a marriage of classic elegance and sumptuous luxury. Highlights include inlaid hardwood floors, tray, coffered, vaulted and wood ceilings, customized mantle and grillwork on the fireplaces, customized millwork, Italian marbles, custom kitchen with high-end professional appliances, luxurious designer light fixtures, architectural details and custom built-ins throughout.
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results.
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The Maine State Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU Local 1989), the Maine Education Association and the Maine State Troopers Association were granted permission to intervene in the lawsuit filed by the Maine Association of Retirees against the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MePERS), according to a MSEA statement. The suit claims that the elimination of COLA benefits for retired employees violates the Constitution as an unlawful taking of property without just compensation and a violation of the contract clause.
A state budget measure passed last June froze COLAs for three years and puts a 3% cap on cost-of-living increases after that.According to news reports, the unions and retirees want the court to award retroactive cost-of-living adjustments.


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A one-car accident sent five people to area hospitals Monday afternoon near the intersection of Interstate 95 and County Road 206.
Three of the patients were flown to Shands Hospital as trauma alerts, Florida Highway Patrol troopers said. The other two were taken to Flagler Hospital.
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MEXICO CITY — Facing a political crisis that has led to mass demonstrations and calls for his resignation, President Otto Pérez Molina of Guatemala shook up his cabinet on Thursday, dismissing one of his closest ministers.
Interior Minister Mauricio López Bonilla, the former chief of Mr. Pérez Molina's presidential campaign and a top-ranking member of the governing party, departed along with the environmental minister, Michelle Martínez, and the chief of strategic intelligence, Ulises Anzueto. Local news media said other ministers had stepped down or were about to, but those reports could not be immediately confirmed.
Vice President Roxana Baldetti resigned May 8 after her private secretary was linked to a wide-ranging corruption case in the Customs Department. On Wednesday, the president of the central bank, Julio Suárez, and Mr. Pérez Molina's former private secretary were detained in a corruption investigation of the Social Security Department.
Mr. Pérez Molina, who leaves office in January, said the resignations would help restore faith in the government.


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Charisma is a self-made entrepreneur, artist, activist, and eternal optimist. As the founder and Creative Director of 725Creative, she works with passionate and creative small businesses to help them develop a focused brand identity and profitable social media strategy that attracts their dream client.
At 725Creative, Charisma is able to do all the things she loves; brand and product photography, social media strategy, branding, design, and most importantly, inspire other entrepreneurs and help them achieve their dreams.
John has never met a person whom he can't get along with which is why he is our Customer Relations King. John is passionate about communication and ensures that our clients are always happy. John is also great at crunching numbers and does an amazing job at making sure all of our books stay shiny and organized.
In his spare time, John loves to workout, cook, and explore new cities.
Gage is a master of all trades. With a background in photography, he regularly assists Charisma during product and brand photography shoots. Gage also studied and is well versed in business sustainability, business growth and development, and software engineering. He helps our clients with long term planning and growth and also updates code when needed.
Gage loves animals, Apple products, Disney parks, and being behind the camera.
Melissa is what we call a WordPress Wizard. No matter what crazy ideas we come up with, she is always able to pull it off quickly and with style. Melissa is passionate about web development and design and she is dedicated to making the web a more user friendly, inspiring, and beautiful place.
When she's not being a badass behind a computer, Melissa can usually be found blogging, building her empire, or being a real life Disney Princess.


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Bob's my cousin, and since we share a special family bond and all, I can usually get him to do the stuff that I don't want to do myself. For example, I rolled him down a hill and made him swim in freezing water in Fun with a Tire. Bob also helps out when I'm in a destructive mood. Check out TNT if you need proof. Finally, Bob makes a great extra. You can see him in Bovine Awareness 2 cheering Ryan on. Bob is a great addition to PTV, if anything because he's got the right DNA.
Bvis (even on my license plates)
Favorite Ninja Turtle:
Leonardo, He had a cool spin attack on the NES games.
Special Abilities:
I can talk with my butt.
If Pointless TV had $50,000:
I'd assemble an army of tractor tires.
Dream cameos:
Johnny Depp, Paris Hilton (I'll co-star)
If you could have anything in the world, what would it be?
97 Twin-turbo Supra, with Target top, Lambo doors, Veilside body kit, OZ Racing rims. (To show up the WRX STi) :)
What's your biggest problem?
I'm related to Jeff.
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We always thought it would be a good idea to make it look like someone lived in a department store. The problem was, no department store would let us in with cameras. We almost made it at ShopKo, but this lady put her greasy hand on my lens and made us leave. So we decided on a gas station. It was still pretty good.
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Butterfly Fairy Girls - Dress Up Salon
- Publisher: Pixel Girl Labs
- Genre: Education
- Released: 18 Feb, 2015
- Size: 31.0 MB
- Price: FREE!
- App Store Info
DescriptionAll girls dream of being a pretty little butterfly, flitting through the air. Those beautiful wings are just so cute! Butterfly Dress Up is a lovely makeup and dress up game for girls that lets you transform ordinary girls into a pretty butterfly beauty. Add makeup, change hairstyles, choose outfits and more, all in the name of a completely butterfly makeover!
These girls want to look like butterflies, and it's your job to see that gets done! Use your beauty styling skills to transform each lovely princess into a pretty butterfly. Choose glittering outfits, gorgeous hair, pretty makeup and lovely wings in many different colors, including blue, green and pink! Four different girls enter your salon for a makeover, and when they float out, they want to be wearing the prettiest dress in the world! With one beauty makeover, you can change a girl's world forever!
- Dress lovely girls in pretty butterfly dress clothes.
- Give four different models a complete makeover.
- Choose from many different wings, dresses and more.
- Add makeup and choose pretty hairstyles, too!
How to Play:
- Use the touch screen to choose a butterfly girl.
- Select her hairstyle, makeup and dress outfits.
- Pick out colorful butterfly wings and set them free!
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Apartment Envy – Athena Calderone's Brooklyn Abode
I am such a sucker for an eclectic design scheme. Getting it right is so hard! When it is done correctly, it looks as though the apartment has been curated for years, but if it is done incorrectly, it will be a disastrous mess. I recently came upon a beautifully decorated apartment in New York's Dumbo neighborhood. Designer and blogger Athena Calderone did an amazing job with the uber chic apartment that she shares with her husband and young son. She truly has a zest in her decor and I am in absolute envy of this apartment. Who wouldn't be?!
Looking angelic in a 3.1 Philip Lim gown
I absolutely adore the tufted velvet sofa paired with the rustic wood console and zebra rug.
Simple clean lines make this kitchen timeless.
The lucite stairs are such an amazing touch.
How cute is she?!
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Pantone Color of the Year – 2014
Winter may be approaching, but springy hues will rule next year according to color authority Pantone. According to Pantone's website, "Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health."
Pantone has a profound effect on trends in both fashion and home design. Here are a few ways you may see Radiant Orchid pop up over the next year.
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Industrial action by former staff of defunct ferry company MyFerryLink sees ships waiting to enter port during busy bank holiday weekend
Ferry services have been disrupted between England and France by a blockade at Calais. Ferry movements at the northern French port were suspended due to industrial action, Port of Dover officials said.
Related: Calais crisis: striking French ferry workers block port route with huge fire


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Morgan Schneiderlin: Manchester United exile set for Everton move but enjoys one last meal out with teammate Juan Mata
Midfielder has been frozen out by Jose Mourinho this season and is now ready to link up with Ronald Koeman at Goodison Park
ALL good things must come to an end.
And it was with a heavy heart that Morgan Schneiderlin ate a farewell meal with Manchester United teammate Juan Mata ahead of his permanent move to Everton.
Schneiderlin has been told he can leave the Red Devils for the right price along with Dutchman Memphis Depay.
Both exiles are targets for Toffees boss Ronald Koeman but Schneiderlin is the priority this month.
The former Southampton ace is seen as the perfect partner for the equally-energetic midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
And a deal is expected to be finalised shortly after Schneiderlin was spotted training by himself in a public park.
But at least he won't be too far from close friend Mata, with the pair sure to enjoy more dinners together in the future.
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United aren't looking to sign a replacement for Schneiderlin, with Jose Mourinho inundated with central midfielders at the moment.
But reports claim a deal for Victor Lindelof is growing closer as the Special One looks to push on in the title race.


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Ashley + Basil threw the most beautiful wedding in Joshua Tree CA. So much thought and love went into every little details and I was honored to capture their day… Enjoy and be sure to check out their feature over on Martha Stewart Weddings!
Allie + Rob Wedding
Allie + Rob's Carmel wedding was a dream to photograph. Every little detail was thought and planned to perfection and each guest had such a blast celebrating the couple. I'm finally able to share more images as their wedding was featured over on BRIDES! Big thanks to Bash, Please for putting on such a perfect day.
Allie + Rob // Rehearsal + Welcome Dinner
Breaking up this gorgeous wedding into two posts because there is just TOO MUCH PRETTY for one... Allie + Rob kicked off their wedding weekend with a gorgeous garden dinner party after their rehearsal with close family and friends. Every little detail was perfect thanks to the lovely ladies of Bash Please.
The next day Allie + Rob had a welcome party on the beach, complete with a paella station, custom cocktails and gorgeous lounges.


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Opinion Columns & Blogs - INACTIVE
Enviros say dams are bad – until they need cold water
Gov. Jerry Brown decreed it, so it must be true: Our five-year drought is over.
"About time!" say most people. We've had near-record rainfall; there's 30 feet of snow melting in the Sierra; our reservoirs are full (for April); even our mud puddles are overflowing. And west side farmers are getting all the water they've been promised for the second time this century. Yes, the drought's over. For now.
So everyone's relieved, right?
Not quite. Some are insisting that just because you can't see the drought only means you're not looking in the right place. Until the 10 million acre-feet of water farmers pumped the past five years has been returned, says the Natural Resources Defense Council, we'll remain in a subterranean drought.
Sure sounds dire. Could it be that the NRDC depends on such dire pronouncements to keep vast rivers flowing – rivers of cash. The organization raised $133 million in 2015.
While the NRDC and other environmental organizations are entirely alarmist, they're not entirely wrong. Many drought-stricken south valley farmers did pump too much, causing some aquifers to collapse and the ground above to sink – sometimes up to a foot. Once collapsed, those aquifers are lost. A Stanford study in the journal Water Resources Research shows the south valley lost from 336,000 to 600,000 acre-feet of storage capacity during the drought.
We're not immune. Retired hydrologist Vance Kennedy has warned repeatedly that we're seeing a "slow-motion catastrophe" as vast almond orchards are planted in the Sierra foothills. Unlike the flat land around our rivers, hillside aquifers replenish by only a few inches per year. With little surface water available, farmers pump the 30 to 36 inches the trees require, causing the water-table to drop 10 to 20 feet. That's clearly unsustainable.
Sustainable is the key word. One of the things the NRDC fails to mention in its dire announcements is that the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 requires all groundwater basins become sustainable by 2030. If no sustainability plan is submitted by 2022, the state will impose one. In the valley, where farming is a way of life and dependency on our rivers and aquifers is a given, planning is well underway. Not so much in the foothills.
Meanwhile, the NRDC has found it convenient to excoriate farmers for creating this underground drought. Never mind that, with water to spare this year, some farmers are flooding vineyards and orchards to allow as much as possible to soak in. Others have reversed their pumps, recharging aquifers.
They also ignore the 10 million acre-feet held underground in the Kern Water Bank – 20 to 30 times the lost capacity identified by Stanford. Nearby, Semi-Tropic water bank has another 1.6 million acre-feet.
Losing that much aquifer storage is bad, but it's not in the same league as losing a major dam. Or refusing to build one, such as Sites or Temperance Flat.
Even suggesting new dams or increasing reservoir capacity – proven ways of storing vast amounts of water for shared use – sends such organizations into a frenzy. A proposed dam on Bear River east of Sacramento was blasted by environmental organizations this week. Enviros say dams are awful … until they need cold water.
During the drought, the cold water found only in deep pools behind dams is all that kept many migrating salmon alive. In their critiques of farming, the NRDC didn't mention that salmon are actually doing far better on our rivers despite the drought. Numbers have rebounded from the low hundreds to 3,500 on the Tuolumne last winter, with nearly 3,000 on the Merced; on the Stanislaus 15,000 salmon returned.
The NRDC demands more water, but offers nothing tangible to help the people of our region. No lobbying lawmakers for incentives to pressurize irrigation delivery systems or install telemetric monitoring or funds to convert wastewater into irrigation water as the cities of Ceres, Turlock and Modesto are already doing.
It's far easier – and likely more lucrative – to cast farmers as villains. One NRDC press release said the hidden drought was "due to the insatiable straw of (the) agriculture industry" that "will never be satisfied."
NRDC director of water projects Kate Poole (resist the pun) wrote: "Even after this unusually wet season, there won't be enough water to satisfy all the demands of agriculture, business and cities, without draining our rivers and groundwater basins below sustainable levels."
Another press release called pumping "dangerously unsustainable" without offering any proof or alternatives.
It's unfair to say the NRDC hasn't contributed anything; there's this dandy slogan: "More crop per drop."
What they really meant to say was "Stop the crop," but we get the message.
Mike Dunbar is the editorial page editor and a columnist for The Modesto Bee. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


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The Gift of Acceptance
Luke 1:28(NLT) – Gabriel appeared to her and said, "Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you."
Luke 1:30(TPT) – But the angel reassured her, saying, "Do not yield to your fear, Mary, for the Lord has found delight in you and has chosen to surprise you with a wonderful gift.
Luke 1:35(TPT) – Gabriel answered, "The Spirit of Holiness will fall upon you and almighty God will spread his shadow of power over you in a cloud of glory! This is why the child born to you will be holy, and He will be called the Son of God."
- The problem of Rejection
A. Steals our love
B. Weakens our faith
Brene Brown – "We are created to belong. The greatest fear in the world is that you will not belong."
Robin Williams – "People say the worst thing in the world is to be alone, it's not true, the worst thing in the world is to be with people who make you feel alone."
The temptations with fear of rejection:
• People pleasing
• Perfectionism
• Withdrawal
• Control
- Jesus is the solution to rejection.
A. Jesus endured rejection.
Hebrews 12:2 – For the message God delivered through angels has always stood firm, and every violation of the law and every act of disobedience was punished.
Isaiah 53:3-5(NLT) – He was despised and rejected – a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on Him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses He carried; it was our sorrows that weighed Him down. And we thought His troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for His own sins! But He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.
B. Jesus bore our rejection. Matthew 27:46b(NLT) – "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?"
This was the cry of Jesus just before he died.
C. We are accepted because of His rejection.
Ephesians1:6(NKJV) – to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the beloved.
Ephesians 1:5-6(TPT) – For it was always in His perfect plan to adopt us as His delightful children, through our union with Jesus, the Anointed One, so that His tremendous love that cascades over us would glorify His grace – for the same love He has for His Beloved One, Jesus, He has for us. And this unfolding plan brings Him great pleasure!
Derek Prince said the earthly purpose of Jesus ministry was "to bring us into the same love relationship that exists between the Father and the Son."
Galatians 4:6(NLT) And because we are His children, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, "Abba, Father."
Steps for ministry:
- Recognize rejection operating in your life
- Forgive everyone involved
- Repent of allowing rejection to operate
- Receive His acceptance
- Accept yourself
- Break the power of rejection
- Release yourself into joy
John 15:11(NIV) – I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
Key verse to memorize: Luke 1:30(TPT) – But the angel reassured her, saying, "Do not yield to your fear, Mary, for the Lord has found delight in you and has chosen to surprise you with a wonderful gift."
Questions for discussion/reflection:
- What part of Mary's story do you most relate to?
- What area of your life has experienced the deepest attacks of rejection?
- Do you think rejection is/has been a big deal in your life? Why or why not?
- Have you experienced a loss of love/faith through rejection?
- What's a response to the fear of rejection you can identify in your life? (a temptation you have fallen prey to?)
- Have you ever thought about Jesus taking your rejection upon Himself on the cross? How do you respond to that concept?
- What will you do this week to better walk in the revelation that you are accepted in the beloved?
- Write out a personal declaration of acceptance in the Lord or a Scripture about that and commit to read it every day this week.


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CHICAGO — She was just elected to a four-year term as Illinois state comptroller, but Susana Mendoza wants another job instead: mayor of Chicago.
In a video released Wednesday morning, the worst-kept secret in Chicago was revealed as Mendoza officially announced her bid for mayor.
"This election is about the future of Chicago and I believe in that future," Mendoza says in the video.
Mendoza is formidable candidate with deep political ties and access to mega-donors. In fact, various people connected to Mayor Rahm Emanuel have signed up for Team Mendoza. Reflecting on the Emanuel years, Mendoza says it's important to acknowledge, "Mayor Emanuel inherited a mess."
"I mean Mayor Daley was a really great mayor, especially for the downtown area. He did a lot of things for the downtown, but over the last four years of his career he was more of a caretaker mayor," Mendoza said. "We don't need another caretaker mayor. I think that aspect is what caused Mayor Emanuel to have to make some really tough choices."
Mendoza is focusing on education during her initial push for the position.
"I'm going to impose a two-year moratorium as mayor on any school closures, and I look forward to working with an elected School Board," Mendoza said.
As a state lawmaker, Mendoza took a tough-on-crime approach supporting such measures as allowing law enforcement to collect DNA evidence of people charged with a crime. She says her feelings are informed by experiencing gun violence in her neighborhood as a 7-year-old kid.
"I had to leave Little Village, or at least my parents felt that the only choice to protect us was to leave a neighborhood that we actually loved. And that still happens today," Mendoza said. "Too many families feel that their only choice is to leave their neighborhood. I want to build a Chicago that invests in neighborhoods."
Mendoza's public safety agenda includes training and resources for police, but also tackling the underlying problems in neighborhoods plagued by violence.
"We need to invest in human capital. That means after school programs. It means mentoring programs," Mendoza said.
Not everybody's on board. Alderman Ricardo Munoz (22nd Ward) still rememberers Mendoza's closeness to the Daley-friendly Hispanic Democratic Organization.
"The new and improved Suzi is not the real Suzi. 'Cause this is a marathon," Munoz said.
Candidate Garry McCarthy also blasted Mendoza for winning reelection as comptroller, and then announcing for mayor a week later.
"Another Illinois politician has turned her back on her constituents," McCarthy said.
Candidates need to collect enough signatures to get on the ballot by the Monday after Thanksgiving. Mendoza is the 17th candidate to launch a mayoral campaign, but it's still unclear who will make it on the ballot.


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Our team is happy to report that First Central Station, a 385 unit mixed-use development in Seattle's central district, has received unanimous approval from the East Design Review Board. b9 architects, Build LLC, Karen Kiest Landscape Architects, and local artist Paul Rucker presented the design.
The meeting was the second and final stage in the city's design review process and highlighted the team's efforts to work with neighbors, community organizations, city officials, and the design review board to provide a unique project that is sensitive to a variety of concerns. The collaborative efforts of the architectural design team, b9 architects and Build LLC, have resulted in a project that captures the distinct design philosophies of each office and projected them on to different portions of the site, a strategy that produces a sense that the buildings have emerged from multiple voices as opposed to a single master plan.
The team utilized a variety of communication tools to bring the design review board up to speed on the project – renderings, diagrams, and a presentation model assisted in making plain the complexities of the design. In the end, the support of the board was a reminder that successful design can emerge from complex collaboration and neighborhood inclusion. It can be hard work, but the result, we believe, will be one of a kind.
To learn more about First Central Station and its design philosophy, be sure to check out Build LLC's blog post HERE
All images courtesy of b9 architects, Build LLC, and Karen Kiest Landscape Architects
Massing evolutions of each building:
Landscape Plan by Karen Kiest Landscape Architects
Site Plan Diagrams
Site concepts by local artist, Paul Rucker
"On June 10, 1918, Seattle saw its first local jazz band perform in Washington Hall, at 14th Avenue and Fir Street. In the 1920s and 1930s jazz flourished in the Central District. We have an opportunity with the construction of First Central Station to acknowledge this legacy by integrating musical notation and themes in the wayfinding. The example shown here uses quarter notes as directional signs to bordering neighborhoods.
Naming of buildings uses solfège
Do= Building #1
Re= Building #2
Mi= Building #3
Solfège is a system for singing notes. If you're familiar with the famous Rogers and Hammerstein song "Do-Re-Mi" from The Sound of Music, you already know the solfège note names: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la and ti."
**To pause on a specific image, hover your mouse over the image
Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion! The event was engaging, insightful, and relevant for both the public and the design community. A special thanks to David Neiman for moderating and our stellar panel - Josh Bower, David Cutler, Gabriel Grant, Cary Moon, and Nick Welch.
**All images courtesy of William Wright
Is Seattle's current zoning code preventing or encouraging positive growth in Seattle?
What actions can developers, architects, planners, politicians, taxpayers do to create positive change in Seattle's growth - urbanistically, demographically, culturally, and spatially?
Where are there areas of potential innovative ways of growth and change, pertaining to housing and zoning?
In participation of this year's Seattle Design Festival and Design in Public's year's theme of "Design Change," b9 architects is excited to host a panel discussion on the relation between housing and zoning in terms of Seattle's current growth.
Through both a moderated conversation with our esteemed panel and the opportunity for an open dialogue about Seattle's rapidly changing urban fabric, we will delve into issues of zoning, density, value, and change. We invite you to join the conversation about how to create positive change and growth in Seattle!
Where: b9 architects
When: Friday, Sept. 16, 6-8 PM
Our panel:
David Neiman (moderator)
Neiman Taber Architects
Josh Brower
Veris Law Group
David Cutler
Principal, Office for the City
Gabriel Grant
Principal, Spectrum Development Solutions
Cary Moon
Urban Planner/Activist
Nick Welch
Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development
Last week, Brad and Angela checked on the progress of our project, Central Residence, with our client and contractor, Fradkin Fine Construction. This single family home in particular is a project that we at b9 are especially excited about since it was first conceptualized in 2008. We finally began construction in July 2015 this year and expect it to be completed by early September 2016.
The 2,600 sf custom home is designed for a family that wanted a variety of spaces that would allow for more open and communal living with semi-private spaces for guests to relax and be able to access easily. The result is a singular L-shaped structure bisected with a breezeway that connects the front yard and entryway to a large deck and more private rear yard. At the interior an open double and triple-height space fills the home with daylight and provides fluid connections between the spaces.
We're very excited with the progress and encourage you to check in for more updates in a month as construction comes to an end.
B9 is excited to have Arnulfo Ramirez Torres as our showcasing artist for this month ! We will have an opening show this Thursday as a part of Pioneer Square's First Thursday Art Walk as well as coinciding with Seattle's 2nd annual Art Fair.
Called "The Public Realm," Ramirez Torres' work aims to examine the relationship between Seattle's green public space and the rest of the city. Be sure to stop by our office this Thursday, August 4th from 5:30-8:30pm for some great art, free food and drinks, and good company !
Thanks to everyone who came out for the artwalk ! It was great fun. Arnulfo's work will be showcased at b9 architects until mid-September.


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I can't really explain how I'm feeling. I've been pretty transparent on how I feel when it comes to dating and everything I've gone through in the past couple of years. But I guess I never really thought it would get to this point. I never really thought that one day my whole life would change. I talk about it a lot. Moving on, finally living my life in New York, leaving everything behind. Finally being happy. What I didn't realize was how sad I would be when that day came.
It's hard to accept happiness when you've been sad for so long. Just like it's hard to hear someone call you beautiful when you've been called a fat cunt for years. I'm not good with change, even if it means leaving toxicity. I left a relationship that was hurting me mentally and emotionally and soon I'll be leaving a home that's caused me so much pain. So so much pain. But why do I feel guilty? Why am I sad? Why does change make people sad? Why am I sitting here writing this with tears streaming down my face at a loss of how to answer these questions? …
I think you get so used to something that even though you complain about it, you begin to get comfortable with what you're given. The toxic becomes normal. I don't think I realized how much I struggled with this until the past couple of months.
Here's what I really need to say:
If you are in a toxic situation, get out as soon as possible. It's the absolute hardest thing to do, but it's the only thing that'd going to save your mental health. Yes, I'm really sad right now even though I've found someone who I love and I've finally found the chance to get away from my mother- but that's because I'm in shock. I never knew this day would ever come. For a long time I thought I'd be stuck in a relationship having them look down on me, calling me fat and ugly and that I'm not good enough for the rest of my life. I thought I'd have to take care of my mother for the rest of my life. I thought – this is what I deserve. But I don't. There's a light at the end of the tunnel. There will always be some light at the end of possibly a very long tunnel.


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