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Not just a physical challenge, but above all a mental challenge one, as experienced by the young people living with cancer who embark on an expedition with the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation. We enthusiastically invite you to take part in the Double Défi, an experience that aims to raise funds to permit young people living with cancer to participate in a therapeutic adventure.
A secondary objective of the Double Défi, is to provide a unique outdoor experience for those who are ready to surpass their limits by setting the personal goal of crossing the frozen Lac St-Jean on skis or snowshoes. They will be completely self-sufficient and will cross the lake at the pace of a typical expedition. They will travel from 5 to 15 kilometers per day and will sleep a tent right in the middle of Lac St-Jean, which, in the wind and snow, looks just like an arctic ice field.
In total, close to 100 people will have the opportunity to take on this unique challenge.
We're hoping to see you on the lake!
Participants' testimonies
"For me it was a wonderful experience. I was really impressed by this weekend. I have fond memories of it. I felt the charm of this Foundation throughout the journey. The crossing of Lake St. Jean is more than a challenge that took us out of our comfort zone, it's a memory of shared love. Thank you for allowing me to experience this beautiful weekend!"
Christine A.
"For me, it was a magical experience. I never saw so many people in a good mood all at once – fantastic volunteers with bright smiles. This is positive energy multiplied by a thousand! An adventure that is good for the heart and soul, the cold brings us all together! And all shared in a magnificent environment."
Marie-Claude T.
How does it work?
To register yourself or your team, you must first fill out the registration form. Next, your team undertakes to raise funds for the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation. Each team is required to raise a minimum of $1,500 per person. This amount represents your ticket for your adventure on the Lac St-Jean! The On the Tip of the Toes Foundation will support you in your fundraising by supplying you with different tools and documents.
Please note that a limited number of participants can take part in the Double défi. Register now to reserve your place.
What will it look like on the ice?
All teams and individual participants will cross the Lac-St-Jean. Your adventure will be supported by the On the Tip of the Toes Foundation. Thus, we provide expedition tents for sleeping and all the necessary food. If needed, we can even lend you winter camping equipment! More details will be communicated once you or your team is registered.
Schedule and itinerary
- Departure of the first crossing participants at the Village sur glace de Roberval
- Progression on the lake
- Arrival of the first crossing participants at the Pointe-Taillon National Park
- Departure of the second crossing participants at the Pointe-Taillon National Park
- Progression on the lake
- Arrival of the second crossing participants at the village sur glace de Roberval


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I have yet to own a juicer...until now! I thought i'd start out easy and make simple fruit juices just to test the Breville. I kept it simple - Lemonade and pink lemonade! I chose to remove the skin of the fruit which i think was a good call. Threw in the fruit and laughed the whole time as some of the juice spewed out at me when i removed the food plunger. I think i used about 8 lemons. I used half that juice in one container and filled it up with water and added some honey. For the pink lemonade I took the other half of the already juiced lemons and then juiced some strawberries. I poured the whole concoction into a carafe and then added water and honey. Chill and shake well before serving.
Next up:
- CranApple
- Grapefruit
Helpful Hints for next time:
- The more bitter or tart the fruit the more you need to cut with water.
- I don't use sweetners other than honey but i think next time i'll try the juice with Stevia because the honey just wasn't cutting it.

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Rose Byrne: They joked about it on Bridesmaids and how pretty Rose Byrne was, but it looks like she is just as pretty without the makeup on. She is gorgeous in that red carpet photo, but she looks just as pretty going with the natural look.
Madonna: You can't win them all, huh? Madonna still looks good while walking the red carpet, but take that makeup off and she is definitely showing her age! That picture on the left is rough, but we are thinking it was a bad angle.
Heidi Klum: Supermodel and Project Runway host Heidi Klum is a beautiful woman, so we are not shocked she looks good without makeup on. Heidi Klum can do no wrong, with or without makeup!


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WHAT DO YOU SEE? Good vision is key in great shooting. Whether hunting, or knocking out a few rounds of trap, skeet or sporting clays, being able to see the target clearly is a big part of the battle. We share some vision tips in today's Three Things.
Featured Photo: Line of sight. Keep safety glasses clean and check them before each round. Simonson Photo
WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Today: 7/13 – Another nice one. Hi 87, Lo 62, Wind S@7.
Tomorrow: 7/14 – Chance of rain late. Hi 89, LO 65, Wind S@13, G20.
SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):
Sunrise: 6:02AM Sunset: 9:35PM
Moonrise: 6:40AM Moonset 10:13PM
Overhead: 2:30PM Underfoot: 1:58AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent (1% Full)
EDGE HOUR: 6:30-7:30AM. Take sunrise and calm conditions for the best bite of the day during the Edge Hour.
DRINK UP. Your eyeballs are mostly water, and staying well-hydrated keeps things in focus. Drink a glass or two of water before any shooting to keep eyes (and body) at peak hydration and targets at their best focus.
CLEAN LENSES. Whether it's your contacts, glasses or shooting lenses, make sure to give them a once over with a cleaning cloth before taking the stand. Dirt, dust and smudges can decrease visual acuity, so take the time to make sure all lenses are in good shape – even if that means swapping in a new pair of contacts prior to shooting.
KEEP WATCH. Focus on other shooters' targets and think of their trajectory and how you'd intercept and bust them. Mentally preparing for the shot, by watching others' play out – especially on repetitive courses of sporting clays – can help you up your shooting sports average.
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Lip Design Pattern Green Rhinestone Aurum Gold Color Iron On Strass Stone
Crystal, Glass (Acrylic), nfl glass, Aluminum, Deep Ore, Plastic, Iron,CrystalGlass,Resin etc.
Specific introduction of Materials for different here pls.
Round, heart crystal,Round, Ellipse, Square, Rectangular, Horse Eye, Peach Heart, Water Drop,
Rhombus, Alien, Round Satellite, Radius, Plum, Triangle, Leaves, Pentagram,Boat,Ax,Bread etc.
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2,Back glue.
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delivery time
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Appearal as garment decoration, wedding decoration, bag. home decoration as curtin .shoe,nail beauty,
wedding dress decorations,others car beauty, mobile decorate, bottles,umbrellas etc.
More detail for specific usage suggestions here pls.
Other related products
heat-transfer rhinestones,DMC Rhinestone,Chinese rhinestone,Acrylic Sheet ,EPOXY HOT FIX,
Embroidery digitize,Rhinestone Mash etc. More suggest products on catagory.
Changsha Peak Accessory Co., Ltd.
Peakemb is a china manufacturer in apparel,textiles & accessories industry,who has been in this industry for more than 10 years.We also be a hot fix rhinestone motifs wholesale who can supply you with bulk in one time,we deal with these popular products as Appearal as garment decoration, wedding decoration, bag. home decoration as curtin . shoe,nail beauty,wedding dress decorations,others car beauty, mobile decorate,bottles, umbrellas etc.
1,Experienced china suppliers.We have been a golden supplier in the market for over 6 years in hot fix rhinestone suppliers, we have a fine design team to make sure our products are in the fashion trend. We guarantee high quality and reasonable price of rhinestone transfers.
2,Great culture and Atmosphere.we believe the slogan "Honest,trust ,active can be everything",and we do love our customer,our product and our company.Each month we will hold some activities to fresh our mind,emotion.
3,Quality ensurance. we have a team of more than 10 in the reserch and development department,they are specilized in this field for years.
Quality assurance-Lip Design Pattern Green Rhinestone Aurum Gold Color Iron On Strass Stone1. Strict control of raw material Qualities of rhinestones in the domestic market are mixed from low to high, but we strictly control the quality. We seldom purchase the raw materials so that we build a strict system of entering the warehouse of the raw materials. Before the raw materials into the warehouse, all of them should be taken of a series of tests such as washing and trial ironing. We must ensure that every rhinestone motif the customer buys is excellent product. 2. Excellent hot paper Maybe a lot of customers don't pay much attention to the selection of the hot paper, but actually hot paper selection is very important. Good imported hot papers are not easy to be moved from the clothing. Most importantly, the glues won't be remained on the clothing during ironing and the glues are very easy to be peeled off from the rhinestones. Poor domestic hot papers are so viscous that they are easy to fluff even damage the cloths. 3. Accurate templates Making templates on the computer is very universal now and the effects of the templates will affect the whole design directly. The size and the depth of the pore also have influence on the finished products.(How to customize) We have experienced technical staff to make the templates. They can deal with the templates with high density and multiple sets easily. 4. Strict quality inspection Our whole quality inspection, from the raw material, the purchase and production process to the final product packaging, reflects our pursuit of high quality. 5. Attitude is everything Attitude is everything. We are determined to be an excellent enterprise. As a foreign trade company, our good attitudes to the quality and reputation win us not only more orders but also customers' respects, which would make a little contribution to spreading made-in China products in the global commodity market. 6. Scientific and practical packaging The quality of packaging will directly determine the quality of the products the customers received. Our packages can withstand the test of reaching across oceans around the world making sure that every piece of our products is worthy to the money. 7. Environmentally friendly idea From 2004 we began to engage in environmentally friendly clothing accessories such as hot fix rhinestones. Through the technical staff's long-term efforts, all of our products can pass the most stringent testing standards in Europe and America and we also passed the SGS certification.
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Life expectancy of an American born today averages 78.2 years; and many of those last years are spent in hospital, on drugs and often in a mentally impaired state. But this year, over 70,000 Americans, many of them living in our only 'Blue Zone', have reached their 100th birthday. Not ONLY reach 100, but are Thriving on their 100th birthday and looking forward to many ACTIVE, Healthy years ahead! What are they doing that the average American isn't (or won't?)?
Well for one thing they do NOT eat the Standard American Deadly Diet and limit consumption of meat, fish, dairy and eggs. Many omit all four from their diet but have plenty of stamina, energy, mental acuity and zest for LIFE.
I know WE are looking forward to a long Healthy ACTIVE life well beyond 100. Target: 130! Think I'm crazy? Well at 73 I'm in a pretty good position to make or exceed my goals. After all, I'm only 'middle age' from this perspective!
What do WE do differently than most Americans? We haven't eaten ANY meat, fish, diary, eggs or GMO contaminated 'food' in over 10 years and we are healthier NOW than when we were in our 30's; go figure. Nancy and I are ACTIVE in our promoting of a Plant Based Lifestyle; just ask us! We love to hike and travel. Call us, visit one of our many web sites and Live LONG and Prosper!
Our First Longevity Zone
The 'Blue Zones' that currently exist were not built on purpose; they just happened by the accident of cultural lifestyle. No one purposefully set out to develop this area of health, wellness and longevity. While this is a wonderful fact that we CAN live long, healthy lives, we need to examine and create a model that can be repeated in other areas of Our Country. There are even improvements that we can make in the structure, direction and diet that may exceed the existing 'Blue Zone' longevity profile. After all, even the 'Blue Zones' are not created equal and many vary in lifestyle, dietary and philosophical outlook.
What WE would like to do is to create a model that can be easily duplicated anywhere in the USA (and elsewhere) that will "Restoring America's Health"! We have begun with our first book but plan a series to expand on our initial efforts. We have relocated to Winter Haven Florida, a somewhat rural community in the Central Florida orange groves. We found it difficult to get people focused on improving their health in the hustle/bustle of Orlando.
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Inventory Forecasting
We have previously discussed automated guaranteed - a way to buy advertising inventory in a non-RTB, but programmatic fashion. If you are going to slice and dice your inventory and sell it in a guaranteed fashion, it is essential to forecast your inventory correctly, which gets to the question of what is inventory forecasting, why is important, and how does it work?
Website owners want to maximize the revenue they can get by selling advertising. In the most simple case, a site is only a single type of page, with a single type of advertisement, with one visit per user per day. Here, they'd simply use historical data, modeled against day of week, holidays, adjustments for unusual traffic spikes or dips - and other factors deemed relevant - and simply predict how many impressions they'd likely see. When selling campaigns, websites often have fixed obligations to deliver a certain number of impressions. So they wouldn't sell guaranteed campaigns against exactly what they predicted - there would be some room for error. But because they're selling a fairly simple version of their inventory, it could be pretty close. The rest you'd need to sell as non-guaranteed, which generally goes for less. So the more confidently you can forecast, the more money you can make. If you're at risk of under-delivery as a publisher, you might have to a pay a make-good to the advertiser - or you might have to buy traffic from Facebook or Taboola/Outbrain/etc to hit your targets.
This gets significantly more complicated as you slice and dice your inventory in more different ways. For example, audience segmentation can fetch a premium (e.g. 18-24 males) as well as users that have expressed certain proclivities (e.g. science readers). Further, many sites - like Forbes - have first-impression-of-the-day interstitials, and different ads based on the type of device as well as the type of page (homepage v article page). Finally, many campaigns have frequency caps - such as daily or lifetime. Forecasting among all these different, overlapping groups is a particularly challenging question.
There are a few major vendors in the inventory forecasting space - generally the publisher adservers. This includes DFP, OpenX, and AppNexus/Yieldex. Each is a black box, meaning it won't tell you exactly what its algorithms are. The general idea, however, is that a publisher wants to know if it can sell a particular campaign - given what it has already committed to over a particular period - or whether it's already sold campaigns are on pace to deliver. Behind the scenes, a forecasting tool will run a simulation based on historical data. DFP states explicitly that it uses the traffic data from the prior 28 days to create a model. It also adjusts automatically for standard factors including day and date - meaning that if you run 28 simulations, one for each of the prior 28 days, or one 28 day simulation, you will get nearly the same totals. The simulation will also model factors including user sessions (how many pages various types of visitors visit, how often it's the homepage, etc), device, and relative prioritization of line items to see which would deliver and which would not. Publisher adservers have access to your data, as well as that of all the publishers on their platform - so they can tell how your traffic tends to deviate, and they can also easily identify global or cyclical changes and apply them in their models. Because none say exactly how they do it, it's hard to say for sure.
Ultimately, forecasting is an incredibly hard challenge. The more a publisher divides its inventory, the less reliable any forecasting is. So there will be a tradeoff - which is largely effected by publishers limiting sellable guaranteed inventory at some fraction of forecasted availability. Forecasting may become more accurate, though the fundamental math here is unlikely to be improved upon too significantly. For individual publishers, this is a genuine challenge. Even platforms like TripleLift struggle with this to some degree - our sales planning and account management teams regularly confer to ensure we can deliver on certain proposals for guaranteed delivery, and we will likely build out better tools to analyze our historical data for exactly this purpose.


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A provider, InvProv, has been registered in the Windows Management Ins
I am worried about a security violation.
A provider, InvProv, has been registered in the Windows Management Instrumentation namespace Root\cimv2 to use the LocalSystem account. This account is privileged and the provider may cause a security violation if it does not correctly impersonate user requests.
This message is in my event viewer today. Never seen it before.
I can't find any information in InvProv anywhere online.
Does anybody know what and who the provider InvProv is?
Any information is appreciated.
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|25 Mar 2015
Did this show up for you right after a restart for a windows update on March 24/25th? If so the same thing just happened to me, I can't find any information online either.
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|25 Mar 2015
Yes. EmotionalHobo. Exactly. But I talked to Microsoft Technical Support at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...4019&TID=&STID=
and they were totally clueless.
My simple question is who and what is InvProv?
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|25 Mar 2015
I want to say that is just related to the windows update, I'd like a third person to confirm that, but it's hard to find any reliable information. Because the message makes me scared of a major security vulnerability. Anyways, I've created two threads about it elsewhere and I'll link those now, hopefully one of them will get some kind of response: After the most recent windows update, InvProv error in event log. - Security | DSLReports Forums. and [WIN7] After the most recent windows update, InvProv error in event log. - Microsoft | DSLReports Forums.
EDIT: I'm actually not at all surprised that Tech Support knows nothing about this, this could be a very minor issue effecting very few people without any actual negative effect if it's actually a microsoft verified provider, so they would only know about it if information had been passed along.
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|25 Mar 2015
same problem 3/25/2015
I got the same msg in event viewer this morning. I had just installed today's updates and restarted the comp and got "no signal" to monitor. I was wondering if the update somehow messed with the graphics - I have been using software rendering instead of gpu as the gpu has been acting up in this ancient machine. is it just me or is ms churning out some bad product updatewise lately? anybody have any info on "InvProv"?
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|25 Mar 2015
maybe an answer - of sorts
from what I've been able to gather ,"InvProv" is a new provider to the WMI. Microsoft periodically adds new providers to the wmi. I'm no bigtime computer savvy person so I don't quite understand a lot of it but here is a link with some info that may be helpful. Windows Management Instrumentation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. the upshot is that I think "InvProv" is kosher.
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|25 Mar 2015
In response to monk epope:
monk, how did you arrive at the conclusion that InvProv is a new provider to WMI that was added by Microsoft? I can't find anything to indicate that Microsoft added, approved, or is even aware of it.
Please list the source of your information.
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|25 Mar 2015
deduction on my part
the initial msg in event viewer described "InvProv" as being registered to the wmi. ms adds new providers as time goes on - there are over a hundred now - according to the Wikipedia article I referenced. I'm assuming, (I know that's dangerous) the potential for a security threat as stated in event viewer was until the new provider was vetted by the system. my conclusion was based on my own observations and what I was able to glean from the wiki article. that ms doesn't know anything about it is not damning in itself as they are notorious for not having any info to provide. however, this is simply my attempt to provide some kind of insight and I make no warranties either express or implied.
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|25 Mar 2015
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
This update helps Microsoft make improvements to the current operating system in order to ease the upgrade experience to the latest version of Windows.
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|25 Mar 2015
I hope this doesn't basically Opt us into getting the free windows 10 upgrade.
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For my final part of my field project I would be working further on my individual project. For this I wanted to incorporate the work I had previously done in my field project with glass lamp shades as I thoroughly enjoyed this and believed that this could be further developed to produce an outcome which would relate to the brief I was set in product design which was to great something which would be passed on to future generations.
Although fairly sure that I wanted to further explore glass, I wanted to keep all my options open; this therefore led to me producing a mind map of my ideas, this included materials, product ideas, as well as themes to this project. Below we see the mind map i created.
After deciding that I would be producing a piece of wall art based on family out of glass, I then began my project by doing research on glass and specifically sandblasting as this was extremely effective in our group project and I believe that the effect this gave made for an extremely aesthetically pleasing outcome. Here is some of the research I did on the subject and specifically on glass.
Once I had decided on what I would be doing I then began to research my theme which was 'Family' I did this by doing first hand research; this consisted of me looking through hundreads of old photographs which went back five generations. Due to me being unaware of my ansestors I then decided that I would concentrate on the last three generations of my family. I therefore looked at several photographs of my grandparents, I also looked at photographs of my Dad and his three sisters, before finally looking at photographs of myself, my siblings and my cousins. This reserach therefore consisted of a full side of my family over the last three generations. Below we see some of the hundreds (possibly even thousands) of photographs I looked through!
I then began to shortlisted the images and decide on which images I would finally produce. I would decide on one image from each generation for this section.
After arriving at this stage I then needed to produce several designs of how this would be displayed. For example would it be a single glass plane, would it be presented in a box or on an object? Here are some designs I then produced to overcome this issue and to resolve it.
I therefore resolved the problem and arrived at a final design for the glass. This consisted of a single plane of glass which had four brushed aluminium standoffs to hang it on a wall. I therefore began to source the materials needed which I found to be quite difficult at times and very time consuming. After enduring through this section of the product I therefore found time very short and found that it was no longer possible to create a series of three, I would therefore only have the chance to create a single prototype; this would not be a problem as when I looked at the brief for this section I would only need a single prototype. Before I would begin to produce this product I would need to create a CAD design which I then did on a program called 'SolidWorks' I found this quite difficult but endured with the process and ended up with an effective and realistic outcome which can be seen below.
I was very happy with the above CAD Design and decided that I would then decided that I would continue to produce the decorative glass plane artwork. I therefore began by going through the following stages:
- Cutting the vinyl to the size of the glass
- Tracing the chosen pictures
- Tracing them onto the Vinyl
- Cutting the vinyl with a Stanley knife
- Sticking the Vinyl onto the glass
- Using the sandblaster to place the silhouette onto the glass
After completing this time consuming process I then found that I needed to place the brushed aluminium standoffs to the glass, to do this I would need drill through the glass. I therefore went to the workshop to seek help on how this would be possible, after having a long discussion with several technicians I found that this simply wasn't possible due to the glass being hardened and in the one attempt we made to do this the glass immediately shattered. I was therefore hesitant on doing this to my sandblasted plane as I would lose all the work I had already put in.
After the enormous disappointment with the glass planes I found that there was a knock on effect through my project as now I was unable to fix any sort of lighting to the glass as the lighting I had planned to add to the piece rested on the brushed aluminium stand offs.
I will now attempt to change this concept to make it more applicable to another product. Although I enjoyed using glass this might not be the best median to use due to it being so fragile, I will therefore look at alternatives whilst developing this idea in the future.


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Backbeat Books is proud to announce the September 15th release of U2 FAQ, a new 400-plus page book on the revered rock band by award-winning music journalist John D. Luerssen.
Due September 15th in the U.S. and globally this fall, the latest in Backbeat's acclaimed FAQ series (Fab Four FAQ, Fab Four FAQ 2.0, Pink Floyd FAQ), U2 FAQ promises Anything You'd Ever Want to Know About the Biggest Band in the World … and More!
Featuring an introduction by Cowboy Mouth's John Thomas Griffith, the one-time frontman for Red Rockers, who opened for U2 on its Unforgettable Fire trek, U2FAQ also boasts rare artifacts and photos from U2 fans and collectors worldwide.
Active and relevant for nearly thirty-five years, Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr. have been masters of reinvention, thriving artistically while continuing to sell out concerts across the globe. From their start at Dublin's Mount Temple School in 1976 up to the 2009 Rose Bowl show that shattered a U.S. concert attendance record (previously set by the group in 1987), U2's members have experienced some amazing collective highs. But in its ascent, the band has seen its share of personal, artistic, and commercial setbacks, including Bono's recent debilitating back injury, which prompted the postponement of its U.S. tour until 2011.
These are just some of the topics U2 FAQ explores: How did Bono recover his cherished suitcase of lyrics 23 years after its 1981 disappearance? What movie dialogue is sampled in the middle of Seconds? What effect did bull's blood have on Larry's drumming? How did Bono's visit to Central America inform The Joshua Tree? What are the details of Adam's 1989 marijuana bust? How did Mick Jagger wind up on "All That You Can't Leave Behind"? Can Bono really save the world?
"What makes U2 FAQ different from the other books written about the band, is that – aside from all of the information it gathers – is the fact that it explores the band's vulnerabilities," Luerssen says. "I think that with U2's enormous popularity, it's easy to forget that Bono, The Edge, Larry and Adam are human beings like the rest of us. And I explore that in chapters like Broken Nose to the Floor: Public Debacles, Dangers, and Embarrassments, and Don't Talk Out of Time—True U2 Stories. It's a must-read book, whether you love or loathe U2."
Luerssen – a regular AOL Music/Spinner contributor who has also written for Rolling Stone, Billboard, All Music Guide, and American Songwriter and penned 2004's highly praised Rivers' Edge: The Weezer Story (ECW Press) goes beyond the essential facts, delving into the legendary fables and unique anecdotes that make


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Author: Anthony Ward
There will never be words to express the impact Foundation has had on my life. From the very first time I heard their music, to their final goodbye on Saturday, this band has never ceased to influence the way I live my life.
I first heard Foundation at the young, impressionable age of 15 years old. I was shuffling through used vinyl at Grimey's Record Store in Nashville, Tennessee when an employee placed Foundation's "When The Smoke Clears" on the store's sound system and broadcasted the violent chord progression of the albums opening track, "Purple Heart." I was awestruck. Having grown up in a small, rural town in southern middle Tennessee, I had never really been exposed to any punk or hardcore that wasn't "mainstream." Hearing Foundation was like discovering an entirely new world. A world in which I could have a medium to express the pent up aggression and self-hate that I was experiencing. I immediately purchased a copy of the record and rushed home to look up everything else Foundation had priorly released. I listened to the album nonstop for what seemed like months on end. I started my own hardcore band, wrote my own music and claimed straight edge because of this band. They inspired me to continue fighting against my own depression and anxiety. Their music inspired me to overcome addiction. So here I am, five years later. Still playing music in a genre Foundation introduced me to, still fighting my own battles with depression and addiction.
As much as it pains me to see them tie the knot on a band that changed my life in so many ways, I know every good thing must come to and end.
To Foundation, I thank you. Not only for helping me appreciate life but for saving mine from both addiction and depression. You may never know the impact your music had on my life but I hope and pray that you are able to continue fighting your own battles with the same strength that you have provided me throughout the years.
Every rope has it's end, I just wish yours was a little longer.
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Extraordinary Rendition - Jim Threapleton - United Kingdom
Extraordinary Rendition (Extraordinary Rendition, 2007)
Director: Jim Threapleton
"Men without conscience are capable of any cruelty the human man can imagine," said Dick Cheney and he might be right. It is precisely with this sentence that this drama begins with, as a statement of making of an action, thriller, drama a statement and denounce of some wrong-doings within governments. Eurochannel invites its viewers to experience torture and disappearance in Extraordinary Rendition.
Extraordinary Rendition is the debut film directed by Jim Threapleton, known for his former relationship with Hollywood actress Kate Whinstlet. In the film, Zaafir is a British lecturer with Muslin background summoned for illegal interrogation in an unknown country. During his captivity he is tortured and then returned without explanation, leaving him with the sequels of the experiences during his detention.
Enriched by the outstanding performances of Omar Berdouni (known for his roles in United 93 and Captain Phillips) and the prolific Andi Serkis (famous for his presence in The Lord of The Rings, The Prestige, King Kong, among others), Extraordinary Rendition portrays the hardship of illegally conducted detention and torture. With overwhelming scenes of practices such as water-boarding, sleep deprivation, and physical abuse, director Jim Threapleton also attempts to enhance the debate that's surrounding what is an urgent political story.
Eurochannel invites you not only to enjoy a thrilling drama but also to reflect on one of the current practices in some countries through the poignant story of a London lecturer.
A man (Omar Berdouni) is abducted from the streets of London and transported via secret flights
• The film was premiered at the Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland on 8 August 2007, and at the Edinburgh Film Festival on 21 August 2007.


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Lauren & Sam's Santa Barbara Historical Museum Wedding
Sam and Geoff met a few years ago and hit it off over their excitement about music, food, and all things beer. Sam is a passionate soul, who pours himself into the things he loves, and doesn't waste time with the rest. He is a good friend, and we were so excited for his engagement to Lauren after nearly 10 years of dating.
After Sam and Lauren got engaged, the four of us met for beers and immediately hit it off. Lauren had great style ideas for their wedding day which sparked a multi-hour conversation with Lynds. Lauren is a kind soul that casually goes about her life, loving and laughing with her friends, family and darling, 18-year-old lab, Lacy.
Lauren and Sam met at UCSB and have since set up their lives in the idyllic city of Santa Barbara. Between their engagement session last year, and perfectly executed wedding, their matrimony has captured all things Santa Barbara. They got ready at the Hyatt overlooking East Beach, we took first look and group photos at the Santa Barbara courthouse before heading to their venue at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, in the heart of downtown. Their wedding day was all we had hoped for and more; genuine, FUN, and full of tears. Sam and Lauren even included their dogs, J-Boy, and Lacy in the ceremony. Lacy received a queens' treatment by getting towed on a wagon filled with white fluffy blankets, which brought a smile to all. There day was made even more special by an A+ team that brought the bride and groom's vision to life.
Congrat's Mr. and Mrs. Benon!
Planning & Design: Bijoux Events Florals: Bright Inc. Venue: Santa Barbara Historical Museum Wedding Gown: Miosa Bride Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo Collection Rentals: Ventura Rentals Vintage Glassware: Otis & Pearl Lighting: Bella Vista Designs Linen: La Tavola Fine Linen Cake: Christine Dahl Pastries DJ: Elite Disc Jockeys


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Southwestern Indian - Tribes Book/DVD Combo - Southwestern Indian - Tribes Book and Ancient Indian Cultures, DVD
Southwestern Indian - Tribes
by Tom Bahti and Mark Bahti
Become acquainted with 39 Southwestern Indian cultures--their histories, governments, and separate fascinating cultures and celebrations.
9x12, Paperback, 80 pages, 110 color photos & maps/diagrams
Ancient Indian Cultures of Northern Arizona, DVD
These sites contain the cultural legacy of a fascinating prehistoric Indian people who first settled here nearly 1,500 years ago. Learn about their settlements, how they flourished, and the structures and artifacts that reveal much about their lives.
Today, you can almost see their culture evolve, from Sunset Crater farmlands, to Wupatki's sprawling settlements and the spectacular cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle. Hike into Walnut Canyon and explore Tuzigoot, looming over the landscape in the Verde Valley.
DIGITAL COPY - for all your digital devices - iPad, iPhone, iPod, tablets, smartphones, Android, etc
PLAYS WORLDWIDE: 62 minutes, Stereo, English narration.
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I am making progress! Love snow days with all my heart. So today I finally managed to find my old script for the manga, all of which I scrawled on some beach in a cheap notebook with a barely legible pencil a couple of years ago. I can barely read my own writing, but the storyboard is still the same story board. So, since approximately 3 o'clock this afternoon, I've been typing up the full script. In total, I have full script for about two volumes of Bullet. Now I just have to work out some wording, some continuity errors, etc. currently typing up chapter two! Anywho, a script is good. Maybe I can keep organized.
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I'm feeling so sorry for her >_< *Hugs* *Makes pancakes to her xD*
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That makes me feel bad... I kinda wish I could send some of my pizza to her ;__;
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With its intuitive interface, ease of use and robust feature set, FixMe.IT is a straightforward, yet versatile remote support tool that's already used in various industries worldwide, and financial sector is no exception.
Advance Savings Credit Union, a full-service financial institution based in New Brunswick, Canada, delivers a complete package of products and services, including loans, mortgages, savings, investments, retirement planning, and more, and provides technical assistance to a growing number of users.
Once their previous helpdesk utility had been discontinued, Advance Savings decided to move to FixMe.IT for ease of use and advanced feature set. For more than six years now, FixMe.IT has provided the organization's IT department with the ability to deliver instant tech support by allowing to connect to remote users' PCs virtually from anywhere, and thus ensuring quick problem resolution.
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This week we discuss how we are doing and some of the side effects to Atkins and how to keep on Paleo with 3 young children who don't finish their food. Welcome to the Fat2FitHQ podcast. This is Zack and Jake from GunGuyRadio and here we plan to chronicle our journeys from fat to fit.
Week in Review Weigh In BEGINNING: Zack 278.2, Jake 228 LAST WEEK: Zack 263.5, Jake 210
This week: Zack - 256.0- down 7.5 lbs
Jake - 209.6 Topics:
- Cooking more
- Having a diet buddy
- Not over weighing yourself
- Side effects to Atkins
- How to exactly cook eggs in the ricer cooker
Richard Jensen: Hi, Jake & Zack. On the last Fat2Fit I think Jake suggested to Zack to get some rotisserie chicken. In our house we do poached chicken breasts.
My wife doesn't use herbs or bay leaf, just poaches them in water, but these times sound about the same. Then just chill in the refrigerator and cut up (shred) as needed.
Chaz Murray called me, check out his podcast The RoadGunner Podcast
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Fly over the garden in Autumn!
Enjoy this video of the autumn colour in the garden, as the camera zooms you high above the Acer Glade, and sweeps low through the Walled Garden. The video was filmed by Kernow Drones during late October last year; before the barn had its new thatch. It's so exciting at this time of year, wondering what colour the season will bring!


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Steamed Beetroot, Raisin & Ginger Pudding
- Easy
- Cooking Time: 2hr
- Preparation Time: 15min
- Serves: 6 People
- 3 tbsp golden syrup
- 100 g vegetable suet or holsum margarine
- 80 g brown sugar
- 100 g raisins
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- 50 g self raising flour
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- KOO Sliced or Grated & Spiced Beetroot, drained
- 3 eggs
- 100 g stem ginger, finely chopped
Kitchen gadgets:Steam pudding bowl, food processor
- Pour the golden syrup into a greased pudding basin and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the suet, sugar, raisins, breadcrumbs, flour and mixed spice.
- Puree the beetroot in a food processor, add the eggs and blend together well. Pour into the mixing bowl, along with the stem ginger and stir thoroughly.
- Pour the mix into the pudding basin and pat well down with the back of a spoon. Cover with a layer of baking paper and tie securely with string, then cover with a double layer of foil.
- Carefully lower the pudding into a large pan of hot water, ensuring the water comes no further than halfway up the basin. Cover with a lid and summer gently for 3 hours, checking every now and then that there is plenty of water in the pan, topping up if necessary.
- Carefully take the pudding out of the pan, remove the foil and greaseproof and invert onto a serving plate.


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Leong Hup International ("LHI") produces the best quality feed from our feedmills in Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Our raw materials for feed productions are selected under a strict quality controlled environment in order to produce feeds of the highest standard.
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LHI is amongst the market leaders in South East Asia in breeding stocks of prime quality, including parent stock and day old chicks final stock which are supplied to farms in South East Asia.
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Sourced directly from our sustainably operated broiler farms, LHI is South East Asia's recognised leading market player in the supply of fresh chicken and chicken parts.
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Our award-winning layer farms produce a range of fresh eggs and premium branded eggs enriched with Omega-3 fatty acid and Lutein.
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Street Photo Diary: Episode 4
For the latest episode of my ongoing "Street Photo Diary" series, I decided to set myself a little challenge and use one of my older cameras: a Canon 5D Mark1. The original Canon 5D was the first consumer level full frame camera, and despite getting old, I can still get some good results from it
I started off in some of the quiet parts of Dublin city, looking for details and any kind of quirky objects or scenes that I might come across, before heading into the busier heart of the city for some more people type shots. I ended up in a busy farmer's market, which takes place every week in Dublin's Temple Bar, before heading back through the main streets which had gotten substantially busier in the hour it had taken me to get around.
For the technical details, the video for this was shot using a combination of GoPro Hero 5 Session and Canon G7XII. I still have no proper audio solution for recording in the field, so the sound isn't great (apologies). I'm working on solving this issue for the next video, one way or the other.
You can see a selection of the images from this video here on my Photo Journal site.
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Innovation in Boston
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I'm a Connector for Boston World Partnerships (BWP). Read below for more detail on this great organization and how your company can get involved — and why it should.
The cities that succeed in the years ahead are the ones that redefine how they think about essential infrastructure – the same is true for businesses. Learn how BWP is redefining the power of human networks and helping companies stay on the leading edge of their industry.


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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the last date I can add my open house?
It is recommended you add your open house in the MLS no later than 5pm on the Friday before Open House Weekend. However, to gain maximum traffic to your listings, please add as soon as possible.
How do I add my open house in the MLS?
Detailed instructions for adding an open house into flexmls® and Matrix™ are available here.
Note: There have been recent menu changes to the Flexmls® interface and the instructions have been updated accordingly.
How do I confirm that my open house has been added to the Open House Weekend website?
You can search for your open house on the buyer search page of www.openhousesfl.com. From the home page, click on Home Buyers to bring up a search form. Then, enter your search criteria. Please allow up to 6 hours for your open house to appear in the open house search.
I added my open house in the MLS, do I need to do anything else?
That is all you need to do for your open house to appear on the buyer's Open House search at www.openhousesfl.com. However, you can stop at any of the six offices to pick up free balloons (2 per open house) to help identify the house. You can also drive even more traffic to your open houses by downloading available marketing materials.
How will home buyers know about my open house?
RAPB + GFLR is running print ads to drive traffic to the Open House search at www.openhousesfl.com. Publications include: Sun Sentinel, the Palm Beach Post, and St. Lucie News Tribune. We are also running ads on Facebook and Instagram. Drive even more traffic to your open house by using the free downloadable marketing materials to invite buyers via email, social media, or in person.
How do home buyers enter for a chance to win the drawing?
To attact homebuyers to the ads and your listings, we included an "Attend to Win" drawing in the advertisements. Homebuyers that attend your open house(s) during Open House Weekend are eligible. To enter, they can visit www.openhousesfl.com and click on Attend to Win to complete the registration form any time during Open House Weekend.
How do I tell home buyers about the drawing?
When homebuyers arrive at your open house, encourage them to visit the Attend to Win page on www.openhousesfl.com and register for a chance to win or you can hand each person an Attend to Win postcard with details on how to enter. Pick up postcards at any of our six locations before Open House Weekend. If you cannot make it to our office, you may print the postcard located in the marketing downloads section.
Who is eligible for the drawing?
Only consumers who attend an open house during Open House Weekend. One entry per person. RAPB + GFLR employees and members are not eligible.
When will the winner be announced?
Within two weeks after Open House Weekend ends, the Association will contact the winner and an announcement will be posted on our RAPB + GFLR Facebook page, as well as posted on the Open House Weekend website.
What will you be doing with the contact information collected from the drawing?
This information is collected for the sole purpose of selecting a winner and gauging consumer attendance. We encourage you to capture your own Open House attendee information for follow up. We recommend using an app/website such as Open House Pro to collect information. Download the App by visiting the Apple or Google Play Store.


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here's the truth: i don't pretend to know what's best for pistacia vera's business model, i'm not an expert on how they carry out their vision, and i am certain i couldn't come close to replicating even a tenth of the items on their menu. but, i do know that those lovely, delicate, decadent desserts are best enjoyed in that beautiful, tranquil, elegant space. they are not meant to be eaten in the back seat of a friend's car, out of a cardboard box, with a plastic fork!
i'm actually pissed about this. and it doesn't help that the clerk today delivered the "no, we're a boutique, not a cafe" message with a bit too much edge to her voice.
i'm pouting. and until my craving for mille feuille grows unbearably intense enough to drown out my bitterness over their unwise choice not to offer seating, i'm not going back.


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Hi Friends! I have a super fun free printable for you all today. At our Pancakes, Pajamas and Plaid party we sent all of our friends home with these "Believe in the Beard" Santa favors. They were so easy to make and all the kids loved them! All you need is the Believe in the Beard Santa free printable, plastic baggies, tape, and mini marshmallows! Easy, right? And don't we all need simple and easy this time of year?!!?
Believe in the Beard Santa Free Printable
To assemble the Believe in the Beard Santa free printable, follow these 4 steps:
- First, download the Believe in the Beard Santa free printable (located in the printable library—more info at the bottom of this post). The printable is a PDF file that contains editable fields. Just open the PDF in Adobe Reader and type your name/message. Then just save and print.
- Next, cut out the entire perimeter of the Santa.
- Then, take a plastic baggie and fill it with mini marshmallows.
- Lastly, tape the Santa on top of the baggie. Done! So simple and cute!
How cute are those soft little marshmallow beards?! I think these make a perfect classroom treat, Christmas party favor, or cute little gift. If you make these Santas I'd love to see them! Please follow me @justaddconfetti on Instagram and use the #justaddconfettiprintables hashtag.


text: Nathan Crewe-Kluge is from La Grange IL. He began dancing at the age of 5 at Dance Center of La Grange under Robin Hill. He went on to train in the Hubbard Street Youth Program, and the Joffery Academy of Dance. He received additional training from members of Giordano Dance Chicago. Nathan has attended numerous summer intensives, including the Giordano Summer Workshop, the Hubbard Street Summer Intensive, the River North Teen Intensive, and the Point Park International Summer Dance program. Nathan performed with Winifred Haun and Dancers as an Associate Dancer in 2016. He also performed in the River North Elite Choreographic Initiative, and in the Indianapolis, Kansas City, and Elgin Fringe Festivals. He has been training in the Lou Conte Scholarship Program under Claire Bataille since April 2016. In his spare time, he enjoys producing electronic music. Nathan is incredibly thankful for the support of his family and teachers, and looks forward to dancing with Chicago Repertory Ballet.


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Egg Hunt Winners
The winners are in. We had a total of 11 entries for the egg hunt. Two participants also completed the second part of the hunt which gave them an extra chance for the prize drawing.
Sean Mullineaux and Steve Watson are the winners. Just let me know which prize you want.


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News Releases
SunTrust: Americans Split on How They Will Use 2016 Tax Refunds
Of those receiving refunds, 60 percent will save at least half and 25 percent will make major purchase before it arrives
Mar 15, 2017
ATLANTA, March 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-five percent of Americans who expect to receive a tax refund in 2017 plan to make a major purchase before receiving the money, according to a new SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI) survey conducted online by Harris Poll in January. This percentage rises to 36 percent for millennials ages 18 to 34, and to 40 percent for Gen Xers ages 35 to 44.
According to IRS data, Americans qualifying for refunds received an average of $2,735 last year. SunTrust found that 60 percent of Americans expecting a 2016 tax refund this year plan to save at least half of it, signaling that saving is currently a key priority for many individuals.
SunTrust is leading the onUp movement across America to help people build financial confidence through healthy money habits.
"We know from previous research that 51 percent of Americans don't have $2,000 on hand to cover an emergency," said Brian Nelson Ford, financial well-being executive at SunTrust. "Tax refunds present a perfect time to quickly fund a confidence account that can be used for emergencies."
Ford added, "Saving part of your tax refund can give you peace of mind by helping to prepare you for either an unexpected expense or a positive opportunity. Rewarding yourself is also a strategy to stay motivated, so consider putting a portion of your refund toward a splurge or something you need but have delayed buying."
To best manage a cash windfall such as a tax refund, SunTrust suggests the following:
1. Don't spend the money before it arrives. Whether you're looking forward to a tax refund or bonus, wait until the money is in your account before using the funds. Tax refunds can get delayed or lost in the mail, resulting in unnecessary credit card balances, and you are more likely to make a smarter decision if the money is in your possession.
2. Transfer your refund into a savings account. If your refund was deposited electronically into a checking account, don't let it sit there while you decide how to use it. Transfer the money to a savings account to earn higher interest – or even a six month certificate of deposit – until you know how to divide it across spending, saving and debt.
3. Ask for advice. You may be a do-it-yourself type, but sometimes it's better to get an outsider's perspective. Set up a meeting with a personal banker who can help you decide whether it's better to save, invest or pay down debt – or all three.
4. Anticipate future expenses. Recognize that 2017 will likely bring unexpected expenses that you won't be able to meet with your normal cash flow. Cars need repairs and roofs sometimes leak. Everybody deals with unwelcome expenses, but it is possible to prepare for them. Saving a good portion of your tax refund can help you stay ahead of the financial curve.
5. When in doubt, use the 50/20/30 formula. If you can't decide how to use the refund, consider applying this formula: use 50 percent to pay down debt; 20 percent to save; and 30 percent to spend. With balance, there is nothing wrong with spending a little on yourself.
For additional tax savings strategies and inspiration, visit onUp.com/everyday.
This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of SunTrust from January 10-12, 2017, among 2,174 U.S. adults ages 18 and older - and among whom 1,650 expect to receive a tax refund this year. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.
About SunTrust Banks, Inc.
SunTrust Banks, Inc. is a purpose-driven company dedicated to Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being for the people, businesses, and communities it serves. Headquartered in Atlanta, SunTrust operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states, along with 24-hour digital access. Certain business lines serve consumer, commercial, corporate, and institutional clients nationally. As of December 31, 2016, SunTrust had total assets of $205 billion and total deposits of $160 billion. The company provides deposit, credit, trust, investment, mortgage, asset management, securities brokerage, and capital market services. SunTrust leads onUp, a national movement inspiring Americans to build financial confidence. Join the movement at onUp.com.
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There are some questions about men that only a guy can answer. We asked the dudes at guyspeak.com (read more about them here), for their take on this dating conundrum:
Q: An ex from two years ago recently tried to "be my friend again" even though I'm currently taken and live four states away. I told him I have no desire to stay in touch. He got upset and told me I'd never learn anything in life if that's how I handle my problems. Am I being immature for wanting to stay disconnected?
No, you are being wise. We've had a lot of discussion here lately about staying friends with an ex; I know it can work, but I also know that it usually doesn't. I remain a fan of clean breaks.
I was going to ask you how he wanted to be friends, exactly—Facebook? Email? Phone calls?—and if it was an ugly, unresolved breakup. But none of that really matters. If you have no desire to be friends with him, then you did the right thing. I don't know what he thinks you will learn by being friends again, but I know that doing so has a lot more potential to cause you trouble than to enrich your life. For starters, your current guy might not like it, so why risk today's relationship on something that was over two years ago?
If you wanted to be friends with him again, this would be a different conversation, but the fact that you have zero interest makes this a no-brainer. That ship has sailed. If he can't see that, then he's the immature one, not you.
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Why We Must March
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On Monday morning, I was convinced by a friend to join the 2018 MLK Day March in Seattle. It was the first march I had ever participated in. It definitely won't be the last.
I had tentatively planned to go, but on the morning of the march, I woke up with the beginning symptoms of a cold - and I almost backed out. Call it perfect Timing or coincidence, but my friend called me just as I finished up breakfast and began reading a restful book. With a small push, she successfully convinced me to go. Knowing my friend had been participated in countless marches before, catching a ride from her, and looping in another friend, I knew I was in good hands.
I came to the march empty handed, without any pre-made signs to state one of my opinions. I left the march full hearted, having viewed a variety of opinions shared during that time.
At the march, different ideas were gathered peacefully and shared freely. I can't find that on my Facebook feed, where ideas are shared freely, but often not peacefully or constructively. I can't find that in my closest friend circles, where the space is peaceful, but we often share freely our opinions that are more similar than different. Though I strive to build diverse friend circles and open attitudes, it is only at the march that I have been so physically close with so many people offering perspectives so new to me. Even if these marchers were my online friends, would their posts come up on my social media feed - with ever-changing algorithms that may filter and put first those that I already agree with?
I didn't agree with every sign I saw and person I met, and I loved it. We don't come to marches to agree with everyone or convince anyone we are right. We come to share.
We share space, walking side by side on streets that have been closed down just so we can move forward together. We share time, choosing to be there with one another instead of somewhere else on our own agenda. We share our hearts, openly baring thoughts that matter deeply to us and which have been carefully written out on prepared signs. We share in our humanity, in how we have more similarity than difference - just by being human.
If you have marched before, invite others to experience it with you - like my friend did for me. If you've never marched before, try it out with empty and open hands, seeking to hear from those around you, listening before you speak. Then go to another march with something to say and - again - with ears to hear.
So, we must march - not merely because we have much to say or because it is our individual lawful right - but because marches are a place we gather in solidarity. In the crowds of a march, we stand side by side with the unexpected faces in our community and form the unlikeliest friendships with those we'd otherwise never meet. Even if outside the march we perhaps don't directly see eye to eye, it's in the march that we both say "I care, so I show up".
The march is an inspiring place to be. I hope you'll find it to be too.


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1794 Silver Dollar/
This first coin highlight focuses on the one the most (if not, the most) valuable U.S. coin in the world, as well as one of the most historic. One particular silver dollar from this date sold for $10 million in 2013, and is considered by many experts to be the first coin struck by the U.S. Mint.
Brief History:
The silver dollar, known as the Flowing Hair dollar, was the first dollar coin issued by the U.S. federal government. The coin was minted for two years, from 1794 to 1795, and its size and weight were based on the Spanish dollar, which was very popular throughout the Americas.
Not long after George Washington took office, his Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton (one of only four cabinet members within the Washington administration), began research on the monetary system and the potential of a United States mint. His research included the testing of Spanish coinage in order to determine what the appropriate silver content should be. Hamilton's recommendation was that the dollar should contain 371.25 grains of silver and have a gross weight of 416 grains, with the balance being copper. On March 3, 1791, after reviewing Hamilton's report, Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing a federal mint.
Early in 1794, engraver Robert Scot began preparing designs for the silver dollar. Scot's initial design depicted a bust of Liberty, while the reverse side of the coin featured an eagle, both of which were required by the 1792 Coinage Act. Government officials later told Scot to include a wreath around the eagle and to move the denomination from the reverse face to the edge of the coin. Extra care was taken during the engraving of this coin, because the dollar would be the largest of all American coinage, and in turn receive much criticism from foreign nations.
Officials also decided to add fifteen stars around the outer edge of the silver dollar, representing the fifteen states that had ratified the Constitution to that point. Some of these specifications would become some of the most iconic aspects of U.S. coinage.
The first mintage of the dollar would come with some complications, as the equipment being used at the time minted the coins with varying weights; something that was corrected later when more precise equipment was implemented.
Today, the 1794 Flowing Hair dollar is beloved among the numismatic community, and a fascinating of U.S. monetary history. It is estimated that there are only 120-130 of these coins left in the world today, making it incredibly rare.


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Have you ever watched HGTV's "Fixer-Upper" with Chip and JoAnna Gaines? What about "Property Brothers" with Jonathan and Drew Scott or "Flip or Flop" with Christina and Tarek El Moussa? Don't you love what they do to the properties they find? A lot of times, these shows take a foreclosed home and transform it into an amazing renovation project — and the result is something that we draw inspiration from.
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Isn't it strange?/
Isn't it strange that you can't find a word to say when praying,
but have no trouble thinking what to talk about with a friend?
Isn't it strange how difficult and boring it is to read a chapter of the Bible,
but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a popular novel?
Isn't it strange how everyone wants front-row tickets to concerts or games,
but then do whatever possible to be in the last row in church?
Isn't it strange how two hours seem so long when you're at church,
and how short they seem when you're watching a good movie?
Isn't it strange how we need to know about an event for church
two to three weeks before the day so we can include it in our agenda,
but we can adjust it for other events at the last minute?
Isn't it strange how a hundred dollars seems like
such a large amount when you donate it to the church or for spreading the word of God,
but such a small amount when you go shopping?
Isn't it strange how difficult it is to learn a fact about God to share it with others,
but how easy it is to learn, understand, extend and repeat gossip?
Isn't it strange how we believe everything magazines and newspapers say,
but question the words in the Bible?
Isn't it strange how we send jokes on social media and they are forwarded right away,
but when we are going to send messages about God,
we think twice before sharing with others?
Isn't it strange how everyone wants a place in heaven,
but they don't want to believe, do, or say anything to get there?
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Florida Education
Florida's Educational Legacy
With well over 600 miles of beach bordering the state of Florida, it's no wonder so many college students simply think of the state as the top destination for spring break. But Florida is also a top college destination, enrolling nearly 620,000 full time students in 2013. It's not just the sunny weather that keeps so many residents in their home state when it comes time for college. At an average of a shade over $4,000 per year, Florida's in-state cost for a public college or university is just about half the national average.
Florida's postsecondary system began around the time that the territory became a state itself. Admitted into the Union in 1845, part of its charter called for the establishment of a public institution of higher learning. Thus, in 1851, Florida State University became the first college of the Sunshine State. As of the fall of 2014, more than 41,000 students inhabit its Tallahassee area campuses, helping to make it among the more diverse campuses in the nation.
The largest of the state's public schools is the University of Florida in Gainesville. Indeed, the campus which began as a small seminary in 1853 is now home to more than 50,000 students. This makes it one of the five largest colleges in the United States. Its size has proven a tremendous advantage to its students, who enjoy access to 16 distinct academic colleges, 150 research centers, and more than 100 undergraduate majors and masters programs alike.
Not only was the University of Florida ranked 14th overall among public universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2014 survey, but its beloved Gators are winners of multiple bowl games and championships both on the basketball court and the football field, the latter of which seats well over 80,000 fans at a time. The University of Florida ranked 2nd in a 2012 SmartMoney survey concerning the return of starting salary on one's tuition investment and scored the top spot in a 2013 Washington Monthly list of the best colleges for your money.
If you aren't into the whole mega-campus thing, the New College of Florida in Sarasota might be more your speed. The 825 person college sits on 144 acres and provides students with individualized attention and a pass/fail approach to grading. This cozy little campus recently ranked #5 in the U.S. News & World Report's tally of the best public liberal arts colleges in America.
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Once Baracoa was one of the best duarded secrets of Cuba. Today it's a "must see" for tourists on their vacations in Cuba.
Although the arrival to this remote area of Cuba is relatively strenuous (unless you arriv by plane), you won't be disappointed. Until 1964 it was only possible to rech Baracoa by sea. Since the road from Guantánamo to Baracoa is build, most of the people go by bus or rental car to this most eastern part of Cuba. The way leads through a spectacular landscape full of mountains and tropical nature.
The pictiouresque town and the surrounding countryside makes up for the trouble taken into account. Here it was, where Columbus in 1492 saw Cuba for the first time und still today you can see the 500 years old wooden cross in the old church of Baracoa "Catedrál de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción", which was placed here by the Italian discoverer.
Historical buildings like the old Spanish fortress "Fuerte Matachín", the beautiful beaches and the natural highlights like the magical table mountain "El Yunque" make Baracoa a first class travel destination on your vacations in Cuba.
The number of private lodgings - the Casas particulares in Baracoa - has adapted to the growing dem,and, so the traveler now finds a wide selection of these Casas de renta in Baracoa.
Also, there are some beautiful hotels in Baracoa, some of them which a long and interesting history (for instance "Hotel La Rusa").
Church in Baracoa. Although already "somewhat long in the tooth", this cathedral is one of the most important religous & historical places in Cuba. Here is located the 500 years old, studded with silver, wooden cross of Columbus.
At the end of the beach promenade ("Malecón") of Baracoa you find this old Spanish fort.
The silhouette of Table Mountain "El Yunque", which piles up majestically behind Baracoa, is one of the most famous landmarks in Cuba. An organized tour costs about 20 CUC. Nature lovers will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the fantastic scenery around. On the plateau of "El Yunque" live many endemic animal and plant species. If you have enough power for the climb, you should'nt miss this highlight.
The most beautiful beaches of Baracoa are called "Playa Duaba" in the north and "Playa Blanca" in the south of the city. 22 km's outside Baracoa is located the "Playa Maguana" - a white sandy beach.
However, you can discover many small, picturesque bays with lovely beaches along the coast of Baracoa area. Often you find friendly locals, offering delicious dishes with fish and seafood.
The "Playa Maguana" Baracoa is located about 20 km north of the city. This magnificent beach is framed by volcanic rocks that give a special touch to this shore.
There is a hotel available on this great spot, called "Villa Maguana". It has been lovingly renovated to match the wonderful nature here.
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Baracoa ist mit dem Rest Kubas durch Busverbindungen der kubanischen Buslinie VIAZUL verbunden. Die Viazul-Busse steuern die Provinzhauptstadt Guantanamo und Santiago de Cuba an.
Außerdem gibt einen Flugplatz in Baracoa ("Gustavo Rizo" . BCA). Havana wird 2x wöchentlich abgeflogen und eine Strecke kostet 140 EUR. Der Flug ist sinnvoll für Leute, die weniger Zeit haben und also nach Baracoa fliegen und dann auf dem Landweg nach Kuba zurückfahren, um Land und Leute kennen zu lernen.


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The best ice was blue. Hard and clean, it could usually be found in the bay in front of the Ojibway, and when it was 16 inches thick, the cutting could begin.
For many years, the Ojibway's mechanic, Albert Desmasdon, was in charge and he hired a crew of 12 to 15 men. They stayed in the Ojibway's cottages, and most winters the work would continue from just before Christmas until February. By then, the Ojibway's two ice houses and the many others throughout Pointe au Baril were filled for the coming summer. When Bruce Reid started cutting ice for Albert in 1939, at 16 years of age, he earned two dollars a day.
Getting in the ice was an important job. Taking a summer holiday at a cottage in Pointe au Baril in the days before propane refrigerators – to say nothing of running a busy hotel's dining room, kitchen, butcher shop and grocery – was a good deal more difficult in the years when a mild winter made ice a scarce commodity. But usually the cold weather was reliable. Albert and his crew, staying as close to the hotel as possible, began by chopping a hole in the ice with an axe and then cutting a channel from the site on the bay they'd chosen to a spot about 30 feet from shore. With a long, large-toothed cross-cut saw, they carved out blocks that were 16 inches deep and wide and about two-and-a-half feet long. The blocks that were required by the Oldfields for the holds in their fishing tugs were a little longer – about three feet.
Usually, three men would be busy cutting the ice, and two others would push the blocks through the open channel with long hooked poles. A wooden slide had been built at the end of the channel, and using large tongs, two stalwart members of the crew hoisted the 100-to-200-pound blocks onto the slide. Once there, they were roped (Bruce Reid was renowned for his skill as an ice lassoer) and then they were hauled, two or three blocks at a time, up the slide to the ice house, by a single horse or sometimes by a team of horses. Ice that was destined for the Oldfields, or Kennedy's store, or for the ice houses out on cottagers' islands was hauled across the frozen bay on a horse-drawn sleigh. The ice was piled on a large crib built between the sleigh's rounded 20-foot-long runners.
At the ice house, the blocks were stacked one completed level at a time. It was like laying a floor over and over. About a foot of space was maintained between the ice and the walls of an ice house, and once the ice house was stacked, sawdust was packed into the gap between ice and wall for insulation. It was Tanya MacLennan, the sister of Sondra, the young manager of the Ojibway throughout the 1950s, who said that for many years, she thought a gin and tonic was a drink that was always served with ice cubes, a wedge of lime and sawdust.
Working the ice with Albert Desmasdon was a tough job. Albert knew that working in the dead of winter, whatever the conditions, was vastly preferable to working later in the season when the ice was softening. An early thaw was always unlikely during a Pointe au Baril winter, but Albert operated as if one were around the corner. So his crews learned to work with great efficiency: the process of cutting, floating, hauling and stacking the blocks of ice was a precise assembly line of activity. Nobody slacked off. Albert's crew also became accustomed to working through snow, rain, sleet, wind and rattling blizzards. Surprisingly, the bitter cold was not always a factor. As Bruce Reid recalled of his winter days hauling ice: "It could be 40 below zero, but when it was sunny we didn't really feel the cold because we were always working so hard."


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Camp Stonewall offers 3 adventure travel trips annually, called S.W.A.T. trips. The philosophy is simple: StoneWall Adventure Team tries things we couldn't enjoy on our campus. Participants get exposure to American culture; they enjoy age-appropriate physical challenges alongside the safety of professionals; they try things they may never have tried in other contexts (without the healthy, positive peer pressure of camp!).
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Can Data and Analytics Fix US Healthcare?
David Wallace
Algorithms never sleep. They are constantly hard at work, toiling away at the complex intersection of healthcare, insurance and finance.
Predictive models forecast your medical future based on current profile, conditions and medicines. The financial programs grind away to ascertain how much will be paid for by an insurance company, possibly a federal program, by you as the patient and at what rate.
Models calculate the likelihood of default and how much is owed or reimbursable to the doctor, facility and other parties.
The larger the organization, the more data it can assemble and the more powerful its computing or knowledge power. Optum Inc. contends that 30% of the world's stored data is generated in healthcare, yet many organizations lack the ability or tools to realize its potential.
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In just under a decade, the healthcare industry has scaled up from pilot data-collection programs to new industry standards and population-level analysis done by athenahealth, Optum, Philips Wellcentive, Cerner and others. Data that was once siloed is being freed to inform organizations laterally, from operations to marketing, finance to compliance.
Pharmacy sales data, electronic patient records, personal genome details, doctor billing and related systems all contribute to the big-picture view.
Data flows improve the patient-provider connection by speeding shared information, says Dr. Rajesh Davda, Cigna's national medical director. He told an Optum conference audience that accountable care, backed by data, is solving some clinical and patient questions, but that it does not come quickly or cheaply enough.
"We've committed to the value-based platform" with accountable care and a large investment in infrastructure, he adds. "A decade ago, providers may not have had powerhouse analytics programs. Now they do. We need to share data back and forth and provide directional exchange."
There is always the danger of one action creating an opposite reaction, along with other unintended consequences. Experts warn of the dangers of seeking silver-bullet solutions to the multifaceted issues affecting the US healthcare marketplace.
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More data can actually lead to delays in patient care or systemic failures affecting patient safety. Lack of downtime, interruptions to power supplies or threats from hackers can frustrate frontline caregivers seeking an almighty "single view of the truth." They may have a toolkit that does not supply useful, actionable details in a timely manner. Or it might open their choices to majority rule based on a database of similar incidents, with severe legal, regulatory or financial implications.
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Cigna, for example, launched One Guide, an always-available web and telephone resource augmented by analytics data, to help patients. It offers tips and reminders, answers questions and encourages better health habits.
LaunchPoint Corp. estimates that more than $1 trillion annually is wasted in the healthcare system because of human error, process complexity and changing insurance and eligibility details. Matching claims with payers alone can add 30% to the cost of a claim, if there are errors to be reworked and hours of time spent on billing corrections and resubmissions.
Discovery Health Partners, a division of LaunchPoint, addresses "payment integrity," an area where problems cost as much as 7% of paid claim dollars every year. That means a 500,000-member health plan, with costs averaging $3,600 per member per year, will pay $1.8 billion in claims, of which up to $126 million is wasted.
"Given that members are changing plans at an ever-increasing rate, there are gaps in patient medical claims history as seen through the lens of any one payer," argues Steve Forcash, LaunchPoint vice president for analytics. "The data and tools exist to truly disrupt the claims payment process, but many headwinds prevent health plans from going all in on change. Chances are, the vendors that take that risk will end up making an incredible impact on reducing waste in healthcare."
Over the next 20 years, the US will have a knowledgeable, demanding and lucrative market for healthcare services and products. To succeed, though, companies will need skilled people to deliver services and the kind of coordination that has been missing since the days of the neighborhood house call.
As companies, people and networks shift into and out of markets, one concern is that data will not forecast the future as much as show what went wrong in the past. Experts warn of unreliable data and the need for long-term investments to ensure accuracy.
Data and trend analytics may be useful for directional guidance or setting boundaries, but not for zero-sum actions such as payments, patient care or critical interconnected systems. Industry averages or other comparisons have limited value in financial matters and cannot replace experience and skill in real-time clinical decisions.
"I would be under no illusion that these calculations would be objective," says Paul Levy, former president and CEO of Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. "The danger is these analyses will all give the illusion of precision, but [these] assumptions will be a black box with human judgments."
The origin, reliability and usability of data is unknown, which invariably raises questions, Levy notes. Which data is shared? Which data set is best? How do you identify assumptions or flaws? Data is a raw material for searching, he says, not a set of answers that can be used as a proof point.
Hospitals and doctors are evolving their practice of medical care while coping with the turmoil of insurers entering and leaving markets, changing coverage levels, pricing and other externalities, says David Wildebrandt, a Florida-based managing director at Berkeley Research Group and former hospital CEO.
"We've had a department store model of inpatient care," he says. "You go to the hospital and seek treatment. But care has gotten more customized, more ambulatory, more personal and patient centric. The payment models are struggling to change."
The data jigsaw puzzle relies heavily on in-network systems. Patients may have incomplete profiles if they visit independent urgent care centers and out-of-network specialists. Those holes create knowledge gaps.
Patient research, ratings and rankings now permit healthcare customers to evaluate and report their experiences quickly and globally. Wearable technologies have provided more data, but not more context. Conveniences such as mail-order pharmacies, web-based consultations and global competition for patients are new, competitive challenges.
Organizations should keep a watchful eye on trend lines. Baby boomers will need more healthcare services as that mass generation moves through retirement to old age.
Wellness education, disease tracking and rapid response are some of the medical care components that benefit from the global scale and the speed of big data. Pattern-recognition software, combined with notifications, is changing medicine top to bottom, from global disease monitoring to patient admissions at local hospitals.
What does the future of healthcare analytics look like? Much depends on the regulatory and reimbursement policies set by government agencies and a doctor or facility that can react quickly to data-driven insights.
It may resemble Aledade, Inc., which has grown to cover more than 240,000 patients in 15 states. Since 2014, the company has built a platform of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) that help medical practices and health plans monitor and improve both quality and costs of care. By using existing electronic records to create alerts when a patient visits a hospital or emergency room, the platform enables sharing of prescription data, patient histories and specialist conditions among local hospitals and health plans. For older, higher-risk patients, this kind of information can be fundamental but difficult to track.
The platform uses technology to prioritize cases and identify risks via scoring, and is designed to improve coordination and efficiency. It emphasizes wellness visits and prevention, ensures chronic care maintenance and closes gaps in timing and care.
Athenahealth estimates that more than 700 ACOs have formed since 2011, generating Medicare savings of roughly $400 million. The ACO model tracks the impact of treatments at the personal level and has built a metric that recognizes the cost savings when a future hospital visit can be avoided by addressing a potential health problem during a wellness visit.
Whose data will record the number of emergencies that data prevented?
David Wallace consults on content strategy and corporate innovation. He has contributed to Reuters, The New York Times and Knowledge@Wharton and lives near Boston.


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