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Sorcerer Hunter CR 7
Male barbarian 2/fighter 6
N Medium humanoid ( human)
Init +1; Senses Perception +9
AC 20, touch 10, flat-footed 19 (+7 armor, +1 deflection, +1 Dex, –2 rage, +3 shield)
hp 102 (2d12+6d10+56)
Fort +14, Ref +3, Will +6; +2 vs. fear
Defensive Abilities bravery +2, uncanny dodge
Speed 40 ft.
Melee +1 battleaxe +15/+10 (1d8+8/×3)
Ranged mwk shortbow +10/+5 (1d6/×3)
Special Attacks rage (10 rounds/day), rage power (superstition +2), weapon training (axes +1)
Before Combat If he has a chance to show off his prowess before the fight starts, he uses his Dazzling Display feat to cow enemies. His relative inexperience with battle magic means that he avoids reliance on spellcasters, though he is willing to accept beneficial spells if the opportunity presents itself. If he expects to be outnumbered or fighting a powerful opponent, he drinks his potion of bull's strength in preparation for battle.
During Combat Wielding the prince's axe, he relies on his rage and Power Attack feat to maximize damage. He likes to sunder enemy weapons, and uses his Step Up and Disruptive Feats to press the attack against lightly armored enemies and spellcasters.
Morale He believes that he has a destiny to fulfill. As such, he does not waste his time with fights that do not serve his cause, nor with battles he cannot win. If he is reduced to 20 or fewer hit points, he retreats. He also retreats from an obviously superior foe. If he is convinced that he is working toward the destruction of the sorcerer, he is implacable and will seek any advantage.
When not raging, his stats are:
AC 22, touch 12, flat-footed 21; hp 86; Fort +12, Will +8
Melee +1 battleaxe +13/+8 (1d8+6/×3)
Str 14, Con 18; CMB +10; Skills Climb +8, Swim +6
Str 18, Dex 12, Con 22, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 14
Base Atk +8; CMB +12 (+14 sunder); CMD 21 (23 vs. sunder)
Feats Dazzling Display, Disruptive,Improved Sunder , Iron Will, Power Attack, Step Up, Toughness, Weapon Focus (battleaxe), Weapon Specialization (battleaxe)
Skills Climb +10, Heal +2, Knowledge (geography) +1, Knowledge (nature) +3, Perception +9, Survival +8, Swim +8
Languages Common
SQ armor training 1, fast movement
Combat Gear potion of cure moderate wounds, potion of bull's strength; Other Gear +1 breastplate, +1 heavy wooden shield, +1 battleaxe, masterwork short bow with 20 arrows, ring of protection +1, 363 gp

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Sport, University & You - II
This Residential Learning Community brings together students living in Self Residence Hall, who have an interest in taking a specially designed section of UNIV 101.
Ally Stanton and Keon Stowers, Alumni Association
The two-credit-hour UNIV 101 or Orientation Seminar course associated with this Learning Community is small, enrolling about 19 students. By becoming a part of the Sport, University & You community, you will come to know campus better, will more fully understand your individual and team strengths, will practice and develop critical thinking skills, will learn about information literacy and research, and will gain memorable experiences.
Ally Stanton directs student programs for the KU Alumni Association. including advising the Student Alumni Leadership Board. The former KU softball student-athlete also spent time as a graduate assistant for the KU Leads program within KU Athletics where she helped advise the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and facilitated leadership programming retreats. Ally can still be found on the ball diamond, playing slow pitch for the 2016 Lawrence Parks and Rec Co-Ed Lower League Champions.
Keon Stowers assists with student programs for the KU Alumni Association, including advising the Student Alumni Leadership Board. Keon served as a two-time team captain for KU Football and was featured on Big 12's Champions for Life series. When Keon isn't spending time with his beautiful family, he can be found manning the BBQ pit.


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There are many kinds of geologists but mine geologists have expertise in the geological aspects of developing and designing mines as well as estimating the production potential for specific sites. They usually work as part of a multidisciplinary team that is in charge of drilling as well as surface exploration. They assist in figuring out the best possible methods for extracting minerals oil and petroleum that will not only be safe but also will ensure the quality of the products that are taken from the earth. They are often asked to give advice on the reserve that exists in a particular mine. Their activities can entail sampling and dating mineral deposits as well as checking their quality mapping the geology of a mine and clearly presenting this information to interested parties. In some cases they may be required to create mine models using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Because mines are located across the world mine geologists are often required to travel overseas. In the location where they are sent they are responsible for locating deposits for the purpose of determining where drilling should begin. Once the drilling and mining is initiated mine geologists work to ensure the materials extracted are as high in quality as possible. Mine geologists must have numerical skills and must be able to work with computers. The website httpcareers.stateuniversity.com says that mine geologists need a bachelor's degree for most jobs in this industry. However some jobs with the government or private firms prefer applicants that have earned post graduate degrees. Those that aspire to academic teaching and research positions generally need a doctoral degree. Mine geologists' earnings depend on employer experience and level of education. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics mine geologists can expect to earn approximately $68570 per year.
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|Studies the composition of potential and current mines.
Helps explore for natural resources.
Selects locations for mining.
Determines the direction for future mining development.
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At the end of the day, your meticulously crafted cake is still cake. It's meant to be eaten, enjoyed, and celebrated! You know that you look forward to the cake at weddings--so do your guests! Give them some cake flavors to rave about!
I understand that ordering a wedding cake is a new experience for most people, so I will be right here to guide you through the process and answer all of your questions. Let's sit down together so that we can chat about your special day and get you that dream wedding cake (and taste some deliciousness)!
Wedding cake consultations and tastings are by appointment only. You can read more about how I handle my wedding consultations and tastings here.
Information on base pricing can be found here.
**Please make us aware of any known allergies, such as nuts, citrus, or peanuts. We are not able to accommodate egg allergies, vegan, or dairy free requests at this time. Some cakes are able to be made "gluten conscious." Please ask when submitting your request**
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Street Library
All year long, one or two times a week, a team of volunteers goes to Edmond Hamelin park in the Hochelaga neighborhood of Montreal. We go to meet kids and families of the neighborhood by proposing a time of reading books and doing creative activities.
In summer, Street Library happens outside in the park. When the weather gets bad, we met in the Community Center or the staircases of HLM homes. Kids wait impatiently for us while we create links with the people of the neighborhood. In sharing our thirst of learning and discovering, we learn to get to know each other better and fight exclusion.
You can participate with the team who goes to meet the kids every Wednesday and Friday from 15h30 to 17h30.


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It's been just a few days since St. Louis start-up 321 Studios reluctantly complied with a court's order to remove the "ripping" feature, which allowed computer users to make copies of Hollywood studio films, from its popular line of software.
But already unsolicited bulk e-mail is showing up in in-boxes telling consumers that if they act fast, they can buy the last copies of the "banned" software.
"Your last chance to own this powerful software," read one ad CNET News.com received Monday from a Minnesota company that called itself ProDVDCopy.com. "Limited pieces available and then they're gone forever."
With such little fanfare, DVD copying software has left the realm of ordinary legal controversy and entered the exalted realm of herbal Viagra and Nigerian investment schemes.
But this e-mail advertising campaign carries a legal risk for its source. While it's not illegal under federal law to use DVD copying software, the same law that Hollywood used to stop 321 Studios from distributing its own software bars anyone from distributing software that breaks through digital copy-protection locks.
In her ruling late last month, federal Judge Susan Illston said that 321's software did run afoul of that law. Last Friday, 321 Studios said it was destroying "tens of thousands" of copies of its software as a result and releasing a new version that would not make backups of Hollywood films that were guarded against copying.
ProDVDCopy could not immediately be reached for comment. A call to a support line listed in the e-mail advertisement reached a company called "CrazyEight." The domain name was registered just two weeks ago, on the same day that Illston issued her ruling ordering 321 Studios to stop selling its software.
An attorney working with the Motion Picture Association of America said anybody unrelated to 321 Studios will not be covered by Illston's injunction against the software company, but that distributing the software remains illegal. Any distributor could be independently sued.
"Anybody who sells prohibited circumvention software is doing something unlawful," said Pat Benson, an attorney with Mitchell Silverberg & Knupp, the firm representing the MPAA.
A representative for 321 Studios could not immediately be reached for comment.
The last-minute sales tactics aren't likely to make much of a splash in the larger debate over DVD copying, however. An assortment of other DVD copying software packages remains on the market, although Hollywood studios have already sued several of these other distributors.
Other, noncommercial pieces of DVD copying software are widely available on the Internet. "Cracked" versions of 321 Studios software, or versions in which registration keys have been illicitly bypassed, have long been available on file-swapping networks such as Kazaa or eDonkey.


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Wal-Mart's in-store prices have long been the lowest in the retail industry after decades of building a massive store footprint and subsequently beating vendors into submission. That said, with brick-and-mortar sales continually being eroded by online sales, pricing dominance against Amazon is becoming far more important than in-store dominance against the likes of Target.
To that end, as Reuters points out today, Wal-Mart is seemingly embracing a new pricing war with Amazon this holiday season and now sports online prices that are nearly on par with the online retailing giant.
Now, the shrinking gap is also becoming noticeable across a broad range of product categories online, according to a price study conducted for Reuters, as well as interviews with pricing experts, retail consultants, vendors and company sources.
Prices at Walmart.com are now only 0.3 percent more expensive than Amazon on average, according to the study by retail data analytics firm Market Track, which analyzed prices of 213 products in 11 categories over a period of 700 days ending November 7, 2017.
By comparison, Wal-Mart's online prices were 3 percent higher than Amazon's on average in the first 350 days ending November 7, 2016, according to the study.
In the popular wearables category, which includes fitness trackers and smart watches, Wal-Mart's prices are 6.4 percent lower than Amazon this year compared to 12.6 percent higher in the same period a year ago. For sports and outdoor products, Wal-Mart is now 1.3 percent lower versus 3.5 percent higher a year ago.
Of course, the question remains whether Wal-Mart will be able to maintain consistently lower pricing which is key to boosting sales throughout the year...particularly against a competitor who has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to lose money in favor of market share gains.
On Cyber Monday, the busiest day of the year for internet shopping, online deals and temporary promotions will overshadow pricing for both retail giants.
"We are committed to having online prices that meet or beat prices at other top sites," said Wal-Mart spokesman Dan Toporek. He said for some items the retailer now displays two prices online to show shoppers when they can get a lower price by picking up their order in a store, but declined to comment further on the company's pricing strategy.
Amazon spokeswoman Kate Scarpa said nothing has changed in the retailer's approach to delivering low prices to customers.
"Amazon's prices are as low or lower than any other retailer and we work hard for customers to ensure that's true every day," she said, declining to comment further on the retailer's pricing strategy.
So far the lower online pricing strategy is paying off for Wal-Mart, at least in terms of market share gains, but it has come at a cost of over $1 billion in pricing "investments".
Online sales at the world's largest retailer grew 50 percent year-over-year in the most recent quarter, helping it post its strongest quarterly U.S. revenue growth in nearly a decade. It now accounts for 3.6 percent of total U.S. online sales in the 12 months to October 2017, up from a 2.8 percent share a year ago, according to digital research firm eMarketer.
Even with this progress, Wal-Mart has a long way to go. Amazon's share of the U.S. e-commerce market stands at 43.5 percent. About half of U.S. households are estimated to have Amazon Prime subscriptions, Cowen and Co has predicted, making them less likely to comparison-shop.
What is more, the retailer said last year and again this October month that it would slow down the rollout of new stores and divert that capital expenditure towards becoming more competitive online.
"Right now the better use of cash is to compete with Amazon and invest that in the business, because if anyone has a fighting chance to stand up to Amazon, it is Wal-Mart," said Charles Sizemore, the chief investment officer at Sizemore Capital Management, which owns Wal-Mart shares.
Meanwhile, the real question is whether Wal-Mart can match not only Amazon's pricing, but the overall customer experience which has made it dangerously easy to shop online while constantly promising faster and faster delivery times. As the Financial Times recently pointed out, at wall street doesn't think Wal-Mart has a shot...
...and here's another look at how Amazon's market cap has performed so far in 2017.
So what say you? Is Amazon an unstoppable force in the retail industry or are market gains in 2017 just a reflection of a massive tech bubble?


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Funny story. I was already thinking of posting this and then this morning I had such a good example of being afraid of us. I was playing a recording I made that caught Poncho barking, as he tends to do when I am making a recording. This morning, when he heard his own bark, he flipped out. I've never heard him bark so ferociously!
It confirmed my theory that we are terrified of meeting ourselves. I think most poor self care comes from numbing ourselves against our truest selves. What does meeting our truest selves entail? Learning to feel our feelings, speak our truth and recognize the sh*tty voice in our heads for what it is, honor our connection.
It's so hard to do this--fear is SCARY--so we project our own unfelt pain onto others. Healing comes from looking inside and forgiving ourselves. We need gentle and firm support in order to do this--journaling, a therapist, a trusted friend. It's hard but it's so beautiful to feel it all and get to the other side and realize that LOVE is holding us, no matter what. Fear never wins, it just distracts us until we are ready to truly live and be there for ourselves.


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The weather is holding. The skies were blue with not a cloud in sight. But it is still chilly. We've got some SNOW and then some RAIN coming over the next 48 hours …
But I heard from the tv lady that Spring was coming, we just have to wait for it to get here.
The weekend is almost over. Not much to say about that. We sat a small group last night and we talked about Step 10, and Getting In Touch (read:Using Phone Therapy).
Tonight, we sat a dozen people. And damned if our chairman, held staunch to his fucking egg timers. We ran on time, and twice, I had to tell him to put down that god damned egg timer for God's sake. He was not happy with me because he left without saying a word after.
Sometimes you have to let certain people talk until they are finished. Especially, if they have been sober 10 times the length you are sober… Maybe you really need to hear with that guy is saying and not be obsessed with how long he spoke for.
He wasn't paying attention to what was being said, for that egg timer in his hand.
Tonight's read came, once again, from Living Sober.
It is the only book our chair has read in full.
The topic was Alcoholism is an incurable and fatal disease.
I've said before, that I am the only person I know at this time, who has a story like mine. I don't know any gay men, who got sick and survived and got sober along the way. There are none in the rooms that I go to, on a regular basis. Which makes my story unique.
However I am not unique. But it is my story.
I know from incurable diseases. If I had stayed sober, from day one, this year would have been my 22 year sober. Alas, this year WILL be year fifteen, in December.
God Willing.
From birth, into my youth, alcoholism was present. I knew what it looked like, what it felt like, and I also knew, that I did not want to be like any of that.
My father's father had had a stroke in my teens, a year to the date after my grandmother had her stroke. They both survived a long time. But both died.
My grandfather had developed cirrhosis of the liver, which indirectly contributed to his death in the end. So I knew what that looked like, in the end as well.
I had an education on alcoholism and what it could do to you if you drank.
And I drank anyways. I drank to live and I lived to drink. And I suffered from not only alcoholism, but the disease of MORE.
In my twenty fifth year, I suffered the first debilitating death caused by suicide. My ex, James killed himself, and I was the one to identify his remains, five days after.
On the way home from the morgue that day, I stopped at the bar I was working at and drank myself into the ground. And I did that for a week after, every night.
My boss (read:Todd) and my friend Bill, got me into therapy, that, in the end was as bad as drinking every night. After many weeks of hearing suicide war stories, I had had enough.
I went back to life. I later heard from a friend that he had killed himself because he had AIDS. That was an unconfirmed suspicion on the part of all those involved.
But a year later, I would find myself in a clinic, getting tested myself And didn't I end up with it myself in the end. I sometimes wonder where the point of transmission was.
This is a question I long harbored. I know of, or more to the point, remember when, it could have happened; in a haze of drugs and alcohol.
When the doctor told me I was going to die, I had a moment. Well, a few moments.
I called Todd home from Province town. Told him I was going to die.
Then for the next month and a few days, I attempted to drink myself dead, because I was hell bent on not dying the way I was watching people die all around me. I was going to go out on my own terms and in my own way.
It was amazing, that while I was sober and trying to survive, all my friends who came to the bar, who were sick, went out on their terms in heir own way, and sometimes by their own hands. Alcohol, Drugs, and Suicide. (read: Friend/Love/Doctor assisted suicide).
Todd had other ideas for me. He set the rules and I followed. Those rules also included getting sober, because it was going to be part of the way he would save my life.
Back in the 90's, doctors were scarce. And drugs were all but non-existent.
What we did have, from the miracle worker Marie, were drugs that were harvested from the homes of the recently departed. They would go out, bring those drugs to the "farm" they would repackage them, and luckily, there was a doctor who was familiar with AIDS who could give them to us. It wasn't a matter of prescription.
Nothing was regulated. We gave what we could and were grateful for small mercies.
There were no drugs ON the market that were prescribable.
Not yet at least.
At that time I was dueling DUAL diseases, both were incurable. AIDS would never get that cure or answer. However, the plan of action, outlined in the Book, would help us get sober, and that worked.
Hindsight shows me that I lacked a great deal in "Work." I was more concerned about survival. Sobriety came in a far second.
I did survive.
I was sober four years, when the ache got bad, and the hole in my soul erupted.
I know what the voice of the snake of alcoholism sounds like, and what it said to me, and at that time, I listened to it, it was rapturous. I was not bothered by AIDS, because I was still alive, and that became secondary to filling the hole in my soul.
I stopped focusing on survival, and not drinking. I turned my attention to filling that hole with the same force that I drank with. That was detrimental.
Because that decision, took me out for a long time.
I was stupid. I knew better, and I ignored that truth.
They say alcohol is cunning, baffling and powerful. It is also patient.
It is said, that while we are in meetings, alcoholism is out in the parking lot doing pushups.
I survived a slip, that could have just as easily ended my life. And nobody would have been the wiser about it. Save the one human being who knew where I was, and got me out of there, in one piece.
Back in Florida, in 2001, things were not good at all. But I had had several periods of forced sobriety before I made my way back.
I had my last bottom. I remember it still. I was still alive after all that self abuse.
I really could have died, miserably.
GOD had other plans for me, I am sure of that. There is a God. If you want proof, I have given it to you here and now.
THIS IS a GOD story, all the way.
What I got this time around is a life beyond my wildest dreams. And today, that is a direct result of The Work.
The message came at the right time, from the right person, whom I respect a great deal.
I did the WORK. unlike the first time, I remember reading the book, but I never worked "Steps" however I did have a sponsor. I got sober, in spite of the assholes who were betting on my slipping, that first year. So it wasn't like I was doing anything great to make that happen.
Todd had the plan and I worked that plan, and I both lived and got sober.
I've arrested my alcoholism, but that is only a grace provided by my spiritual condition on any given day. What you get OUT of sobriety, is directly connected to the WORK you put into it.
I know what happens when folks slack off. They get spiritually, mentally and emotionally sick. And now they have to claw their way back into sane sobriety.
By Working their program.
I don't ponder dying from AIDS, and I haven't in a very long time. I don't either ponder dying from alcoholism either. But I know if I slack off on either front, I am a DEAD MAN.
By taking care of one incurable, I maintain BOTH. They feed off each other.
I don't have time to get complacent. If I do I am DEAD.
And I know I don't have another recovery in me.
You only have one life. What do you want to do with it? There are so many options.
If you aren't doing what you love, then why not ?
If you knew you could do what you love and make that work for you, wouldn't you want to try? I know, for many, they can't do what they love and make it work because money is the root of all evil, and we have to keep the roof over our heads.
If you could do what you love and get paid for it handsomely, wouldn't you want to try?
Sobriety is not about misery. Sobriety is about Happy, Joyous and Free.
If the program doesn't work for you and if you think you can do better out there on your own, we will GLADLY refund your misery.
It's your choice.
For many, there really is NO other choice.
Gratitude is the Attitude.


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Andrea is passionate about connecting youth to their place in the world. With twenty years of experience as an educator, Andrea most recently worked as an assistant principal and as a curriculum specialist. Prior to these roles, she taught in international schools in Venezuela, Chile, and Ecuador, as well as in the New York City public school system. Andrea earned her master's in Education from Teachers College Columbia University.
Before putting roots down in Fort Collins, Colorado, Andrea called at least a dozen different cities "home." She continues to thrive on new experiences and learning, and is most fulfilled when out exploring alongside her husband and son.
Early in her career, Andrea did non-profit public policy work for People for the American Way in Washington, D.C. She also worked as a supervisor for the AmeriCorps pilot program, Summer of Service, and as a manager for Marriott. Andrea holds a B.A. in Psychology and English from Valparaiso University.


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Anna has enjoyed a successful career as an account management professional. With a strong principles in building key client relationships and as an expert in her field, she knows how to work closely with you to achieve outstanding results. With good interpersonal skills she is always optimistic, calm, confident and charismatic. With a 30 year professional background in corporate sales and a Licensed Real Estate Agent in NSW, Anna brings her niche skills to your Airbnb business venture.
She's also spent the last 15 years renting out spaces within her place so she knows how to deal with people and she's learnt the ropes, so it's a simple case of capitalising on her experience.
Community focused, Anna's passion for Bondi is reflected in her unique ability not only to bring the traveler to Bondi, but also Bondi to the traveler. Bondi and what it has to offer is her true love, she's a hyperlocal and truly believes in making Bondi a serious choice for travellers.
anna at bondi is your 'go to' person for all things Bondi and beyond. She will take away the headache and hard work of short term rental by offering plenty of strategies to maximise your return. She's also happy to tailor anything your specifically interested in to make you stand out from the rest.
Anna knows what it means to deliver an amazing guest experience from the very first contact. Your guests will leave with smiles and you'll collect outstanding reviews, and the financial returns for your investment!
The Airbnb journey..
Anna is now a Superhost! - January 2018 - Anna, it's time to celebrate. You've earned Superhost status! You've delighted your guests, and we think that deserves to be rewarded.
anna has just joined the airbnb co-host community - August 2017 - "You've been helping friends and family host their space and received great reviews. That's why we wanted to let you know that your highly rated hospitality has just earned you a special invite to start hosting for others. There are many people in your community who have extra space, but don't have the time or confidence to host it—that's where you come in. Now your great hospitality can boost your income even more.


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When we today look back across our people's history
we view, in shock, the grand conquests, the lies, the slaughter;
and we, happy inheritors, jealous beneficiaries,
we deprecate those heroes' stern ways, we give back nothing.
And those who so well provided for us, with fire and sword,
might well despise our qualms for all they won and took,
they would judge us stupid for our pointless wars, lost,
and witless: getting robbed blind, by our own leaders, sweetly,
See how, through killing off prior peoples, our brazen forebears
endowed us with a treasure, with its fatal curse inherent
so we are smitten to war always, even against ourselves
idiot-like, loving war, even to our own death, zombies.
So they provided us endless wealth to have and hold
and in lockstep we devote it to the cause of – death.
From A Peck O' Poems for the 99%
By JK Burnham


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(same for all 3 camps)
Camp dates: July 13th – July 27th, 2019
Camp capacity: 30 (all camps)
Language: English
Application deadline: March 15th 2019, for allocated contingents February 28th 2019
Family hosting (obligatory): June 29th (overseas) or July 6th (Europe) to July 13th (all)
Date of arrival
Students out of Europe: 29.06.2019 (08:00 am – 06:00 pm)
Students from Europe: 06.07.2019 (08:00 am – 06:00 pm)
Date of departure:
(for all) 27.07.2019, after 11:00 am
District 114-M - Burgkirchen:
Lions Youth Camp "Sound of Music"
Camp theme: Singing (choir and solo), playing instruments, "Lionism"- workshops for peace and global understanding. Music as an universal language, learn to express your feelings in music. Vienna, Salzburg, campfire etc.
Age limit: 16 – 22
District 114‐W - Friesach:
Lions Youth Camp "Feel the power of Carinthia – in the heart of Europe"
Camp theme: Culture, Sport, Austrian popular culture, cross culture team building
Age limit: 18 – 22
District 114‐O - Neusiedl:
Lions Youth Camp "Vienna and Around"
Camp theme:
Sports and culture, leadership, cross culture team building
Age limit: 16 – 21
Vegetarian and "no pork" food is available, vegan is not possible


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I love zucchine, and you can make it in many way, the other night I decided to transform it into a carpaccio and it was successful.
1 leek
1 large zucchine
1/5 lemon
handful of parsley
salt, pepper and olive oil to your taste
Using a mandolin slice the zucchine, then cut the leeks on top. In a bowl add lemon juice, salt and lemon and splash it over the zucchine, and add a little olive oil. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes and before serving put the parsley.
Isn't that easy? Voila!
What is your favorite vegetable to eat raw? I love to learn some new recipe


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I chose to open the record with this song because it functions a bit like a 'palate cleanser' for those unaware of my style and approach to songwriting. I really attempted to throw in elements of jazz, cinematic, indie, americana and electronic styles in an effort to present and condense the different vibes of the full record into the two-minute track. In terms of the lyric and arrangement it's really a metaphor for how my mind works because I suffer from high anxiety, general mood disorder, ADHD and bipolar I. My mind is constantly flying in different directions and rearranging and I'm literally unable to stop thinking. The background noises in the track were all recorded during the production of the vocals. I chose to leave them in because it really is a sensory glimpse at the environment in which I spend most of my time and create this music. I wrote the record in my "studio" – aka the room above my garage.
This song is a quick look at my history and experience with relationships. Just like everyone else, I've been through some serious heartbreak. I spent lot of time growing up trying to understand how to find and maintain a solid emotional relationship. Ultimately I experienced a breakup in 2014 that resulted in some manic episodes, emotional trauma and a lengthy road to self-discovery, self-improvement, and recovery. I've returned to dating with a new outlook but I've discovered I carry some fears about letting someone else in. This jazzy piano vibe came to me one day and these honest words just started flowing out of me. It started out as this negative "I'm giving up on love" thing. But as I was writing, I stumbled across this thought that I just grabbed onto immediately – 'good love will come to you.' And I really do believe that's true if I stay patient and open.
'No Parachute' is just a fun, free, shiny song about what it feels like to meet someone who gets your heart racing. It's about young love. I really didn't set out to write this one on purpose. I literally sat down in my studio one afternoon, banged out the beat and synth vibe in 20 minutes and came up with the title, then the melodies and lyrics just started flowing. The whole thing came together in about 3 hours on a sunny wednesday afternoon. It really is the kind of song that wrote itself and it's the only one of it's kind on the record. My dream is to see some YouTube dance videos for this one!
When you're with someone who truly improves your overall existence and makes it so easy to be with them, it's the best feeling. 'Thank You' is a simple message about letting your person know that you see them and telling them how much you appreciate them. It can be so difficult for some (myself included) to truly express their emotional feelings to a partner. In this song I really tried to breakdown and simplify these monumental feelings into a simple phrase – "Thank you." I think it's a beautiful and simple sentiment.
"TBP" stands for "The Beautiful Part." This is a direct reference to the lyric in the song which goes "Sometimes the most beautiful part about love/is when love falls apart." I actually wrote this song as a demo pitch for Kelly Clarkson last year when she was working on her new record. (Spoiler: It didn't make the record.) The song is about being put into the position of having to end a relationship. It can be a hard thing to be the person who has to do the breaking-up. The lyric is presented as a direct conversation with that person and asserting that you no longer want to be with them. Sometimes, in an amazing relationship, feelings can fade without explanation. I know the lyric may come off a little harsh or 'uncaring,' but when you think about how breakups usually unfold, there always tends to be a 'bad guy.' I think this lyric is about accepting that roll.
This is the exact opposite perspective of "TBP." If we're talking about the order of songs on 'This Is A Journal' I'd say this one was the most difficult song to find room for. I initially didn't want to include it on the record because stylistically it falls into more of a soulful/americana lane and there really aren't any other songs on the record like it. I ultimately realized that it was a great thing that it sounds so different. It helps it stand out because I absolutely love what this song is saying. It's really the kind of talk I wish I'd gotten from someone when I went through my previous breakup. If someone out there is going through what I went through, I really hope they come across this song and it eases their soul just a little bit. "Keep your head up child/and soon enough/you'll find love again." I remind myself every day.
This is the most personal song on 'This Is A Journal'. It's the factual recollection of the feelings I experienced after the heartbreaking loss of my previous relationship and the process in which I attempted to cope. When that person left me I was absolutely destroyed. I spiraled and felt absolutely lost. I didn't eat for days, drank myself to sleep every night for weeks and even cut friends off because I felt like they would just see me in this painful place and judge me. After my diagnoses this year, I realize now that the feelings and downward spiral were a direct result of the emotional suffering which triggered my undiagnosed mental illnesses. This is also the only song on the album that was presented with a visual. The 'cowboy dying in a barn' concept of the video was inspired by the lyric from the song which states 'Now I don't feel anything.' I had this idea of a cowboy being mortally wounded by this woman who is just watching him bleed out and he's just getting more and more numb. It's a heavy topic and visual, but it's a perfect representation of how I felt in the aftermath. It was also a great excuse to sneak my dog into my art.
Early this year I was going through an incredibly dark time in my personal life as well as experiencing an identity crisis in my career. I was feeling incredibly hopeless about pretty much everything (Note: I still hadn't been diagnosed at this time.) I was actually experiencing flashing thoughts of suicide. Around this period of time I heard the news of Anthony Bourdain's suicide. For some reason, a thought krept into my mind that I'll never forget – "What if I reach that age and level of success and still feel these things?" It scared me to death. It was late at night, probably around midnight, and I felt this incredible enlightenment wash over me. I'm not religious, but in that moment I literally disassociated from myself and my body and felt as if I had died. During the experience, I wrote 'Don't Tell The Sky' as a conversation with myself. It's a letter reminding me that there's a reason to live. There are people who love me and there are people who would miss me if I was gone forever. (I'm literally crying as I write this.) I wrote and recorded the song in about two hours. The next morning, listening back to the song, it sparked the whole concept for 'This Is A Journal.' It gave me a purpose, which I had been needing so desperately. I felt like in that moment I got back my identity. The following week, I received a full psychological evaluation which resulted in beginning treatment for multiple mental illnesses. This song actually saved my life.
NOTE: So many people suffer from depression and thoughts of suicide. I always hope against hope that my songs can help someone else feel better, but it's so important to seek help if things don't feel right. It can be scary but it's such an amazing feeling to find purpose and peace. You can do it. Just reach out.
In life sometimes we come in contact with someone who just overwhelms us with feelings and emotions and just touches our soul without any effort. The encounter is brief and beautiful and then they're gone. You don't know when or if you'll ever see them again. This song is about one very specific moment for me. I met this girl who just absolutely knocked me off my feet. I could barely breathe when I saw and spoke to her. I felt like I was in middle school again. But we went our separate ways and I haven't seen or heard from her since. Kind of a 'missed connection' situation. The lyrical approach I took was an attempt to create this visual of this incredible thing that's just out of reach and the feelings that ensue after the encounter. I love how the end of the song becomes this anthem of feelings and thoughts that I wish I could tell her, but never will. I dunno, maybe she'll hear the song and know it's for her. I guess that could be a little more effective than Craigslist.


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Anyhoo. In the spirit of positivity and community, the I Am Peace Foundation could use your support for its fifth annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament. If you've been saying you'd like to do something for the neighborhood's youth but haven't the time, consider a gift to this group and come out and watch them play?
PLEASE GIVE, EVEN A LITTLE BIT. You'll feel really good about yourself. The effect is instantaneous!


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winter wedding at zingermans on fourth/
It was so wonderful to hear from Tessa and Darin this autumn. It's always a special treat to receive photos of wedding flowers from my couples, and this was especially lovely. Tessa and Darin are just wonderful people and they were so kind and fun with each other, and they were my first wedding after taking my maternity leave at the beginning of the year. They were so patient with me being away from email for a bit, and their warmth and understanding made me feel how lucky I am to be doing this - to have the flexibility to spend some extra time with my baby and to work with great people who are kind enough to be understanding and celebrate these family times! I was so looking forward to their wedding and I was so happy when Tessa and Darin stopped by the day before their wedding to pick up a few things, and I got to introduce my baby girl. Congratulations, guys - thanks for the special memories! And thank you for these lovely photos from A Girl in Love Photography.


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Kerstin Bratsch claims to be "…drawn to the occult power of the misunderstood." She was born and raised in Germany and received her MFA in 2007 from Columbia University School of the Arts in New York. Since then she has been showcasing her work in contemporary galleries all over the world. One could reason that her fascination of the misunderstood can be traced back to her view of language itself and the languages of expression. Bratsch says she knows two spoken languages: German, and English (not perfectly). She also declares to know the language of painting, glass, and marking and she now dabbles in the language of craft as well. "Is a brush a tongue? Is a finger a voice?" she questions? Her intricate, unique work provokes a mysterious curiosity that I cannot get over. I've officially fallen in love with her work! Be sure to read this beautiful piece of literature in regards to Kerstin's latest show at Gavin Brown on Art Contemporary Daily. See a sample of her work below!
Discover more of Kerstin Bratsch's work on her profile!


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text: Winrock International, Arkansas Heart Hospital, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and BioVentures today announced the six companies selected to participate in the 2018 Health InnovatAR healthcare accelerator program, which is supported in part through a grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The selected startups include: Day Zero Diagnostics (Boston, MA); Ejenta (San Francisco, CA); ExplORer Surgical (Chicago, IL);Lapovations (Fayetteville, AR); Macro-eyes (Seattle, WA); and Medical Informatics Corp (Houston, TX). Arkansas Money and Politics


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Results from the 13th European Dragon Boat Nation Championships
A warm welcome back to our teammates and a big congratulations for the results they have made! Our country was represented by 28 paddlers: members of Limassol Spartans, Zulus, Limassol Dragons and Raging Muflons.
It was not easy race, as every year more and more country teams show up at the championship. No mater what we try our best to compete and to achieve results.
EDBF European Nations Championships Brandenburg 2018Medal Tableshttps://idbfchamps.org/2018bra?mode=overall_standings#medal_tables
Objavljuje European Dragon Boat Federation u Petak, 31. kolovoza 2018.
Our athletes enjoyed the challenge and had pleasant time. And that we could see from the post of one of our team members Alexandra:
Here, to 28 crazy people who decided to challenge professional athletes. Here, to 28 mighty dragons, exceeding our limits. Here, to 28 willing hearts, united by one huge love to a great sport. Because Dragon Boat is ONE heart and a thousand hands ??? National team of Cyprus on European Nations Championship of Dragon boat in Brandenburg am Havel, Germany, August 2018.
And of course if by any chance you couldn't come to the event and you would like to see some replays. There is a full video on YouTube. Click here to watch!


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MLH commented on MJBubba's excellent post about the UN and Israel that there was a great treatment of the news over on the American Spectator, and boy was she right! This is a great read; a welcome approach to a gulp of fresh air — at last! — from an American government committed first and finally to the American people.
Trump and Haley warned the anti-American crowd that we would not be lectured to on morality by the likes of Bolivia and Belarus, and that some of those countries are the recipients of American foreign aid — a spigot he would happily cut off if they followed through on their threats of condemnation.
"They take hundreds of millions of dollars and even billions of dollars, and then they vote against us," Trump said. "Well, we're watching those votes. Let them vote against us, we'll save a lot. We don't care."
The MIRACLE OF TRUMP (sorry, couldn't help myself for a moment there) is the steady march of important and solid victories, even while the harpies and eunuchs of the commentariat cry that Finally! Trump will get his comeuppance from a handful of pickled Democrats and an army of media stooges.
Not gonna happen. Wouldn't be prudent.


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Words written: 0 Dogs patted: 1
Disasters averted: 5
Loads of washing laundered: 2
Loads of washing left forgotten in the machine: 2
Loads of washing cursed: 2
New baby friends cuddled: 1
Times kiddo #1 drove his ride-on truck into friend's kitchen table: 2
Bruised noses kissed: 1
Mother's day cards written: 2
Mother's day hints dropped to husband: 1
Unhappy walks in the rain: 2
Unhappy soggy children: 2
Unhappy, stressed out parents: 2
The capacity for a cup of tea to make things better: 10 out of 10
Eyedrops administered to post-laser-eye-surgeried husband: 18
Naps taken: 1
Minutes spent pondering the vocation of a novel character: 23
Eggs boiled: 4
Times an out of control rolling baby needed rescuing: 2048 (He can roll from back to front, but not front to back, which apparently royally pisses him off.)
Husbands who deserve medals: 1
Cookies consumed: 3 (They were chocolate orange ones. I have no regrets, though I do feel slightly queasy.)
Sleeping children: 2


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Post-Operative Home Care
- The antibiotics should be completed as prescribed. The anti-inflammatory medications will be taken as needed to relieve the pain.
- Showering is not advised within 2 days after the surgery. Clean the wound with antiseptic daily in the morning and before bedtime.
- Using sanitary wipes is preferable to clean the area than using water after urinating. Water may be used after defecating and should towel dry the area gently.
- Slight bleeding may be noticed from the surgical wound within 2 weeks after the procedure, and sanitary napkin may be used to monitor the bleeding.
- In case of excessive bleeding or blood clots, swollen wound and high fever, please contact the Center for suggestions or come to see Dr. Vitasna for a wound examination
- Refrain from soaking in warm water, in bathtub, swimming in the pool and sexual intercourse for 6 weeks.


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Salta - Argentina Travel Information
Photos from Salta
Driving to Cachi and Cafayate
Duration: 2 days, tour type: by rented car.
The tour starts from Salta city through road 33, climbing to the mountains and coming down from their other side through Los Cardones Park (huge cactus) to Cachi. The way down takes the passenger from one climate (wet and mountainous) to a completely different one (dry and desert-like), therefore even if it rains in Salta it is still worthwhile taking the tour.
Chaci is surrounded by beautiful desert sceneries and when traveling in the right season (I traveled in March) an amazing sight is expected ? red peppers which are being dried on the ground ? a must experience for every photographer.
The way south to Cafayate continues through road number 40 in beautiful desert views.
After a night in Cafayate, you can continue south and visit Quilmes antiques and the museum at Amaicha del Valle.
The way back north to Salta passes through amazing shaped rocks and colorful mountains. Each different shaped rock has a name of what it reminds of ? a monk, a frog? Before each special rock there is a sigh on the road.
Driving to Jujuy
Duration: 2 days
Type: by rented car. It is possible to return the car at the end of the trail at the crossing point to Bolivia for extra payment.
The offered tour starts in Salta, going south on road number 68 and then turning east to road number 51. This road climbing up the mountains parallel to the famous ?cloud train? (Tren a las Nuber)
It is a beautiful way and it is possible to get to the bridge which the train crosses. The road climbs up to the miners? town San Antinio de los Cobres.
From this point going back to Salta. Not need to stay the night in Salta and you can continue driving up to Jujuy and sleep there.
The next day going north on road number 9 until turning to road number 52 that leads to Purmamarca village, where the 7 colors mountain is (Cerro de 7 colores).
Continuing north down the road. Again, in the right season there are huge grounds of dried red peppers.
If you rented a good vehicle, you can turn towards the picturesque Iruya village, famous for its picturesque church.
Continuing north up to La Quiaca, where you stay the night over. If you have enough time on the next day, you can drive to Yavi village to see the nice San Francisco church that was built in 1690.
Another option: west to road number 9, there is a big reserve ? Laguna Pozuelos mostly for flamingos. In bad weather it is a problem passing through it.


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Astronautalis and Fresherthan.com Present DANCEHALLHORNSOUND!!! (Mixtape)
Astronautalis and Fresherthan.com have just released a new mixtape titled DANCEHALLHORNSOUND!! and features some guest appearances from Tegan from Tegan and Sara and Rapper P.O.S. You can listen to the the first track "Do You Believe in Life After Thugs?" below and check the rest of the mixtape out here.
1. Do You Believe in Life After Thugs?
2. The Secrets of the Undersea Bell
3. Trouble Hunters
4. Avalanche Patrol
5. Run! (feat. Nobs)
6. The Case of William Smith
7. Mr. Blessington's Imperialist Plot
8. Voicemail Freestyle: P.O.S & Jake
9. Seaweed Sheets
10. Learn to Listen (feat. Andrre & Pierre the Motionless)
11. turns out...this wasn't Gomez' number?
12. Voicemail Freestyle: Tegan & Sara
13. Down and Out in the Bold New City of the South
14. Voicemail Freestyle: Mike Wiebe
[Listen] Astronautalis - Do You Believe In Life After Thugs?


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Drove south from Cefalu to Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, (actually most are built on a ridge), one of the greatest displays of Greek art and architecture, a national monument in Italy, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This archaeological site is the largest in the world with 1300 hectares (3212 acres). There are 7 Doric temples, parts of gates, parts of a necropolis and other tombs and catacombs. (we actually visited the park twice, as we could not fit it all in the first day, so some pictures show different lighting). Above and below is the Temple of Juno or Hera, (Tempio di Giunone), built about 450 BC. Walking on the ridge, looking over the valley towards Agrigento. Above and below, some of the tombs built on the ridge. Then to the temple of Concordia, built in the 5th century BC, and one of the most preserved temples in the Valley. It was turned into a church in 6th century AD. Above and below are the Agrigento goats, called Girgentana, domestic goat indigenous to the area. Both sexes have the tall spiral horns! They are on the endangered list. Above is one of the catacombs. Below are remains of Temple of Heracles, built in 5th-6th century BC, the most ancient of the temples. It was destroyed by an earthquake. Above and below show the Temple of Zeus and its surrounding archaeological ruins, called the Olympeion field. Built in 480 BC to celebrate the victory over Carthage, it has been reduced to ruins. Above and below are the "telamons" or giants, male statues used for building supports in reference to Atlas. Above and below, Tempio dei Dioscuri, with some fallen columns. Also called the Temple of Castor and Pollux, reconstructed in early 19th century, using pieces from other temples. Above and below The Altar of the Temple of Zeus. Above are grooved areas we found among the ruins in the area. Some looked like furrows for water, others for connecting stones to each other. Above and below the Sanctuary of the Chthonic deities.
Ending our Sicilian road trip and leaving the Valley of the Temples on our drive back to Marina di Ragusa. Beautiful places to spend lots of time exploring!


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Destrier Capital Management is a hedge fund founded and managed by Michael Pollack, who is also an adjunct professor at New York University Stern School of Business. The fund last disclosed an equity portfolio, for the second quarter of 2014, worth more than $300 million. It is mainly focused on technology stocks, which account for roughly 45% of its total equity portfolio, and consumer discretionary companies (25%). In this article we will take a look at its top thee long positions, Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA), KCG Holdings, Inc. Class A (NYSE:KCG) and Expedia Inc (NASDAQ:EXPE), in order to find out if any of them still stand as attractive investment options.
Although this fund's largest bet is placed on 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD)'s stock, it's put options that it owns – more than $33 million in derivative securities. Leaving 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) aside, Destrier seems most bullish about Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA), a $2.78 billion market cap social game services provider. The stock lost more than 27% over the second quarter, and somewhere along the line, Destrier decided to acquire 8.19 million shares. According to its latest 13F filing, the fund owns 8.56 million Class A shares, worth approximately $27.5 million. Another major fund, Ricky Sandler's Eminence Capital disclosed, on September 2, ownership of 38.06 million shares of Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA). This stake makes it the largest hedge fund shareholder (amongst those we track) at the company.
Despite a robust first quarter, Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:ZNGA)'s stock price has been plummeting since mid-March, as investors are worried about future profitability. However, bulls have been taking advantage of the falling stock price; about 30 of the major hedge funds that we track have either started new stakes or substantially boosted their preexisting ones over the second quarter.
Second in Destrier's list is KCG Holdings, Inc. Class A (NYSE:KCG), a $1.25 billion market cap wholly owned subsidiary of Knight Capital Group, Inc. that provides financial services. Between April 1 and June 30, the fund more than quadrupled its exposure to the company, and now owns 1.7 million Class A shares, worth more than $20 million. This position makes it the largest hedge fund shareholder at the company, trailed by Michael Doheny's Freshford Capital Management, which owns 461,167 Class A shares, and Israel Englander's Millennium Management, which last disclosed ownership of 384,812 Class A shares.
KCG Holdings, Inc. Class A (NYSE:KCG) stock gained more than 4% over the second quarter, after recuperating from April's low prices, during May. The upsurge was driven by impressive results for the first quarter of the year, and several analyst upgrades received during the course of May, including a Strong Buy rank by Zacks. A few days ago, the company announced that Steve Bisgay, Chief Financial Officer, has left the company. Sean Galvin, Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as the company's Interim CFO, as the Board looks for a definitive replacement.
Finally, there's Expedia Inc (NASDAQ:EXPE), a $10.85 billion market cap online travel company of which Destrier owns 239,751 shares of Common (New) Stock, following a 21% increase in its holdings. Paul Reeder and Edward Shapiro's Par Capital Management holds an even larger stake in the company, with 3.31 million shares.
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Richmond, Ky. — The Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) received the announcement on Thursday from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Madison County has been added to the disaster declaration for July's severe storms, flooding and mudslides. Madison County is now eligible for both Individual Assistance and Public Assistance.
"This is wonderful news for the residents of southern Madison County and Berea," said Madison County Emergency Management Director Carl Richards.
"This assistance may help ease some of the burden as people go through the difficulty of dealing with property loss or damage," Richards said.
Madison County residents can now register for Individual Assistance, which can include grants for homeowners and renters to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses. Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to homeowners, renters, nonprofit organizations and businesses of all sizes.
Local governments in Madison County are now eligible to apply for funding under FEMA's Public Assistance program to pay for emergency measures, debris removal, and to repair and replace infrastructure damaged by the storms.
Homeowners and renters in Madison County should register with FEMA as soon as possible online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling toll-free: (800) 621-FEMA (3362) or TTY (800) 462-7585.
"I would like to thank Berea Mayor Steve Connelly and Randy Stone for all their support and great staff they provided during our preliminary damage assessments from the flash flood event," said Richards.
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Brighton & Hove Albion Vs Milton Keynes Dons, Sat 11 Sep 2010
Brighton hope to welcome skipper Gordon Greer back into their side for the visit of MK Dons.
The centre-half has completed a three-match ban and although he is carrying a slight knock, boss Gus Poyet expects him to be fit.
Poyet can hand a debut to striker Fran Sandaza, who arrived from Dundee United last week, while winger Kazenga LuaLua will make his return in Albion colours after rejoining on loan from Newcastle.
Goalkeeper Peter Brezovan is fit again after a wrist injury, although Casper Ankergren is likely to keep his place, while defender Lewis Dunk is back in training after a broken foot.
Former Dons midfielder Alan Navarro is the Seagulls' only long-term absentee with a knee ligament injury.
Jermaine Easter will captain the Dons.
Striker Easter will wear the armband as regular skipper Dean Lewington serves a one-match ban following his red card against Hartlepool last weekend.
Manager Karl Robinson has troubles at full-back as joining left-back Lewington on the sidelines is right-back Danny Woodards.
Woodards pulled his hamstring against Pools and is out, as is another option Luke Howell (dead leg), so youngster Adam Chicksen and midfielder Mark Carrington look set to fill the full-back roles.
Vice captain Aaron Wilbraham remains sidelined with his back injury and defender Gary Mackenzie is still waiting for his debut as he recovers from an injury sustained in the summer.
Jude Stirling also misses out as he rests his groin injury and Pele has left the club after his deal came to an end.
Stephen Gleeson - who has also been used at right-back this season - is still absent as he recovers from a muscle injury.
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Combined Arms Center Chaplain (Col.) Barbara Sherer honored trailblazing women who paved the way for future generations and told of her personal interactions with several significant women from modern military history during the annual Women's History Month luncheon March 13 at the Frontier Conference Center.
Sherer said one definition of a trailblazer is a person who marks or prepares a trail through a forest or field for other people to follow. She said the people who follow the trailblazer have a smoother time moving down the path after the first person cut the trail.
"For myself, as a woman in various careers typically held by men, I have a some firsts," Sherer said. "First female chapel deacon at Princeton Seminary, first female pastor in Stillwater, Okla., first female armor brigade chaplain, first female deputy division chaplain, first female division chaplain deployed to combat, first female U.S. Military Academy chaplain."
Sherer said there were other firsts for her, but thought the audience got the point she was making by reciting the list. She said other women had gone before her and cut a trail to follow.
"When there are so few of you, almost everything you do is a first," Sherer said. "Today, I want to talk about being second and what trailblazers inherently do for you."
Sherer said her time as U.S. Military Academy chaplain allowed her to meet many of the women who had been cadets in the first class of 1980.
"I heard the stories of animosity and hostility directed at those first women students. But, 50 percent of that first group held on, fought the battles and graduated," Sherer said. "Although it was still tough, those trailblazers helped establish that women were no longer a novelty at West Point."
Sherer said the second class with women cadets was 1981 and included retired Brig. Gen. Becky Halstead, the first female graduate from West Point to reach general officer rank. She said women now make up 20 percent of the Corps of Cadets.
"West Point is still challenging for female cadets," Sherer said. "But, it's challenging in the same way it is for the men — physically, academically and high expectations of one's leadership skills."
An ordained Presbyterian minister, Sherer, grew up in Springfield, Mo. and was first commissioned in 1984 as an Army Reserve chaplain. She entered active duty in 1992 and has subsequently served in significant assignments such as strategic planner and media specialist with the Office of the Chief of Chaplains, aviation brigade chaplain, cavalry division brigade chaplain and serving as both a deputy division chaplain and a division chaplain.
Sherer is a graduate of the Chaplain Officer Basic and Advance Courses, the Command and General Staff Officer Course, Army Force Management Course and the U.S. Army War College. Following her completion of the Army War College, she served as deputy commandant of the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School, USMA chaplain and is now the senior chaplain at Fort Leavenworth.
Page 2 of 2 - Sherer finished her undergraduate degree at Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University) and then pursued graduate work. She said Andrea Pfaff Ahlers was a trailblazer who made the time working toward her master's degree at Princeton Theological Seminary a focused educational experience.
"Andrea was a mentor at Princeton who had persevered over a 15-year period by confronting issues related to women students simply being respected and recognized," Sherer said. "By the time I arrived on campus there were no longer issues regarding female clergy. My mentor spent lots of her energy fighting to simply be there. And, I spent most of my energy studying and preparing to serve a church."
Sherer said if it were not for trailblazing women like Ahlers, she would not have had that opportunity to complete a master of divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a doctorate in education from Oklahoma State University. She said her church congregation in Stillwater, Okla., supported and encouraged her application to the military Chaplain Corps.
"This was 10 years after the first women had become Army chaplains," Sherer said. "The first two women had such a difficult time that they didn't make a full career of the service. The third was retired Colonel Janet Horton, who blazed the trail for many of us."
Sherer said trailblazers make it possible for those who follow them to not be concerned with subjective qualifiers unrelated to objective issues or spend an entire career literally fighting to simply survive. She said trailblazers should always be thanked for their courage and endurance.
"Those few times when I have been the trailblazer have made me appreciate those many more times my path was eased by someone who went before me," Sherer said. "What a difference it makes when you can focus on doing your best, have a positive sense of professional self-worth and genuinely afford others the benefit of the doubt."


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I rarely run on Friday nights—or Saturday nights for that matter—and try my best not to. However, when one of the most unusual workouts I have ever seen popped up in my TrainingPeaks nightly email, I knew this workout couldn't be relegated to one of my normal week-day morning sleepy-eyed workouts. The workout called for intervals, alternating between time on the trainer and time on the track. Between each descending track repeat (1600m, 1200m, 800m, 400), I had a tough HR to hold for a set time on the trainer.
That's right, I set up and rode a trainer next to a track. My outlook shifted between "I am a total bad-ass; woo hoo look at me!" to "I'm certified strange—those people are totally staring at me."
So when people started filing into the track for some sort of event, I started getting worried. They were all lingering around, not starting to run—although a few were doing some jazzercise-style bounding and stretching (think Richard Simmons). I was getting really self conscious and completely confused until I started spotting the coolers. At first I thought it was some sort of picnic... or maybe a running club were they brought thought concessions...but only when a jeans-wearing bystander pulled out a tall-body, did I realize what was up.
I was about to witness a beer mile. No, scratch that—I was about to be (inadvertently) participating in one (albeit sober). Let's just say I started to question how close I parked my bike and trainer to the finish line.
They were still setting up when I ran my first interval, the 1600m. It was nice and easy—although I did push the pace for a 6:25 split. Not too shabby. I hopped back on my bike, clipped into my shoes and started to pedal again. As I worked through my interval, they started to fill up those red solo cups and line them up (6-per-person) alongside the edge of the track. You can't tell it from the photos but they are scattered everywhere.
There was some yelling, some chants that I couldn't quite make out and almost everyone was decked in some sort of crazy costume that must be conducive to beer-miling. The race director lined them up, shouted a bunch of crazy rules and sent the group running.
Almost immediately after, I got to work on my 1200—and ended up running with some of the top males for their second lap (to of course pass them as they chugged their beers between laps two and three) and then got to pass some of the stragglers.
The beery smell was strong enough to keep my from lingering too much around any of the running beer milers. I finished my 1200m in a respectable 4:44 and then hopped back on the bike for round three and a front row seat to the aftermath of the beer mile finish.
The race ended, the drinking continued and I pedaled until it was my 800m interval, during which I ran around someone who was apparently doing a beer 3-mile (I didn't dare ask how many) for a 3:02 800m split. At this point I was fading, but was also entertainment for the group of runners/drinkers on the sidelines, so of course I tried to keep the tempo up.
After the final bike interval (other then the cool down, of course), I had my 400m to finish strong with. At this point, the beer and vomit stench (not to mention the intervals before) were starting to get to me and I was really feeling it. While my 1:21 split isn't that brag-worthy, I must have looked pretty rough because I got a rousing standing ovation of "PUKE! PUKE! PUKE! PUKE!" from the finished beer milers as I finished my last painful lap.
Thankfully, I did not "puke" but did get a kick out of my rowdy and entertaining audience. I later found out that the group was the hashhouse harriers, which would explain some of the crazy chants and general shenanigans of the crowd.
From a more technical perspective, I hit my paces on the run and my HR on the bike. I didn't dog the bike portion, meaning that I went into each run interval without a ton to give. Overall, this may have to be my best and/or most entertaining workout of the season to date. Maybe even one of my wildest Friday nights... and that's saying a lot. :)


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On Thursday at a White House Sports Concussion Summit, President Barack Obama said he was "sure" that he may have had "mild" concussions when he played football in his youth.
"Before the awareness was out there, when I was young and played football briefly, there were a couple of times where I'm sure that that ringing sensation in my head and the need to sit down for a while might have been a mild concussion, and at the time you didn't think anything of it," Obama said. "The awareness is improved today, but not by much. So the total number of young people who are impacted by this early on is probably bigger than we know."
He mentioned that kids get concussions in "lacrosse and soccer and wrestling and ice hockey, as well as football" and cited Center for Disease Control (CDC) statistics which show that "young people made nearly 250,000 emergency room visits with brain injuries from sports and recreation."
"That number obviously doesn't include kids who see their family doctor or, as is typical, don't seek any medical help," he said.
In previous interviews, Obama has said if he had a son, he would not let him play professional football and would have to think "long and hard" before allowing him to play football at all. He also said "change" was coming to the NFL regarding concussions and head injuries and compared the sport to boxing and smoking.
"We have to change a culture that says you suck it up," he added on Thursday. "Identifying a concussion and being able to self-diagnose that this is something that I need to take care of doesn't make you weak — it means you're strong."
Citing a "comprehensive report found that there are too many gaps in the understanding of the effects and treatment for concussions," Obama mentioned that "researchers are still learning about the causes and consequences of these injuries."
"Communities are wondering how young it is to start tackle football, for example," Obama said. "Parents are wondering whether their kids are learning the right techniques, or wearing the best safety equipment, or whether they should sign up for — to have their kids participate in any full-contact sports at all."
The NFL recently settled with former players regarding their concussion-related lawsuits for $765 million while former hockey players have filed a class action lawsuit against the NHL for head injuries they sustained during their careers.
According to the White House, the president of the NCAA, the MLS commissioner, senior leadership from the NHL, and US Soccer, and the NFL, and the NFL Players Association attended the event where Obama announced various grants for concussion research. Obama said the NCAA and the Department of Defense "will commit $30 million for concussion education and a study involving up to 37,000 college athletes" while the NFL is committing $25 million over the next three years for various research programs. Steve Tisch the New York Giants Chairman, is also donating $10 million to UCLA's BrainsSPORT program to "prevent, study, and treat concussions and traumatic brain injury in youth."
Obama also spoke about head injuries to America's soldiers and mentioned the Armed Services received a $100 million grant last year to study traumatic head injuries.


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The Malaysiana Tea Collection is a nourishing experience for your mind, body and soul. The carefully curated tea blends are concocted with flowers, herbs and spices which are an intrinsic part of Malaysian cuisine.
This luxurious gift box contains 25 tea pyramids featuring the following five tea blends:
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Boost your health with this tart infusion of antioxidant-rich hibiscus flowers and aromatic fennel seeds. Enjoy with honey.
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This delightful coconut blend,enriched with pineapple,is balanced well with the tartness of rosehips and hibiscus petals.
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Laiqa Bhatti, Egham
What is the purpose of life? It is an age-old question that is pondered over, from a fleeting thought in the ordinary man to the continually debating philosopher. It is a question that leads many on the journey to question the existence of God, to find Him and after having found Him and His true beauty, to earn His love. For this is the sole purpose of our life; it is something that requires patience as well as guidance on how to find God. For that reason, God sent religion. The purpose of all true religions was always to facilitate and guide its followers closer to God.
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace), the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, has explained that in order to find and nurture a relationship with God, one must first recognise Him, understand His beneficence and His perfect beauty before nearness to God can be achieved [1]. There are countless examples of God's perfect beauty all around us, from the microscopic wonders of the world to the macroscopic vastness of the universe. In the Holy Qur'an, God says:
'Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and in the alternation of night and day, and in the ships which sail in the sea with that which profits men, and in the water which Allah sends down from the sky and quickens therewith the earth after its death and scatters therein all kinds of beasts, and in the change of the winds and the clouds pressed into service between the heaven and the earth are indeed Signs for the people who understand.' Holy Qur'an (2:165)
So for the seeker, seeing the world around us from the perspective of a perfect Creator, God's beauty is easily visible, and if the seeker continues to look, the beauty becomes spell-binding. This realisation should invoke a fervent need to find this Creator, for which, again, God sent religion containing myriad ways in which one can become closer to God. Prayers and worship of God serve a single purpose; bringing man closer to God. Earnest prayers, seeking God's help and guidance are the foundations in this journey because it is only God who can guide us. This again makes us reflect on the omnipotence of God and His love and how insignificant we and our efforts are in comparison. Then God instructs us to extend this worship to the world around us and strive in His cause and serve others. From the sacrifice of wealth to a mere smile for another human being, all acts for others are also considered worship.
'And worship Allah and associate naught with Him, and show kindness to parents, and to kindred, and orphans, and the needy, and to the neighbour that is a kinsman and the neighbour that is a stranger, and the companion by your side, and the wayfarer, and those whom your right hands possess. Surely, Allah loves not the proud and the boastful,' Holy Qur'an (4:37)
Each act of worship for the sake of God brings us closer to Him, yet much like the physical nourishment is continuous, the spiritual also is continuous and requires time. Therefore finding God, developing a loving relationship with God requires steadfastness and that steadfastness must remain under trials and tribulations, in both adversity and prosperity. This quality of steadfastness is of such significance that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
'…he who seeks steadfastness Allah bestows steadfastness upon him. Upon no one has been bestowed a bounty better and more comprehensive than steadfastness.' Bukhari [2]
Keeping company with the righteous is another way of establishing a meaningful relationship with God as people who have experience with God allow us to observe their perfect example and their personal experience and relationship reminds us of the perfect beauty of God. The believers that have found God are bonded to Him in a way that is inspiring and calls on us to continue fervently searching for God. When the efforts of the seeker are answered, God starts to manifest Himself through true dreams, visions and revelation. The seeker has found God and becomes so intoxicated in His love that nothing in this world any longer matters. The temporary, materialistic things become insignificant because an everlasting bond with the benevolent God has been established.
The beauty of the search for God is that He can be found, if the seeker would like to, in whatever we do. Even when a seeker makes a mistake and commits a sin, repentance of that sin brings him nearer to God. It is a journey that can last a lifetime and those who reach the pinnacle of this journey are the fortunate ones. Because when you truly find God, God becomes a part of you.
God says that: 'When I love him I become his ears by which he hears, and his eyes with which he sees, and his hands with which he grasps, and his feet with which he walks. When he asks Me I bestow upon him and when he seeks My protection I protect him.' [3] And of those who believe in God, is there anyone not yearning for His love and protection?
[1] https://www.alislam.org/library/links/00000149.html
[2] https://www.alislam.org/library/hadith/on-steadfastness/
[3] https://www.alislam.org/library/hadith/on-approaching-towards-god/


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Hangzhou has become a leading city thanks to Alibaba, and Shenzhen has been at the forefront of innovation and technology thanks to Tencent and Huawei. Outside China, we have seen how a cluster of tech firms has changed Silicon Valley and Seattle. Given this, it's no wonder that getting a tech giant to set up its headquarters in your home city is seen as an economic golden ticket.
Amazon is looking to establish a second headquarters in North America, and, not surprisingly, more than 100 cities are falling over themselves trying to lure the company.
Amazon announced that it plans to build a second headquarters, adding to the existing facility in Seattle, to cope with fast expansion.
The e-commerce giant will spend more than US$5 billion in construction of the second headquarters, which will offer 50,000 high-paying tech jobs. Also, the new facility is expected to generate tens of thousands of additional jobs and tens of billions of dollars in investment in the surrounding communities.
In its search for the right location, Amazon has listed out a number of criteria.
First, it is looking for a metro area with population of at least one million. Amazon also wants the place to have an international airport, mass transit, quality higher education, apart from educated workforce and a business-friendly environment.
The announcement has drawn a flood of pitches from across the US, from big cities like New York, Chicago, Miami and Atlanta, as also some smaller ones. In all, more than 100 cities have expressed interest in making a run, CNBC reported.
Some cities went to great lengths to catch Amazon's attention in the fierce contest.
For example, New York lit up key landmarks around the city, like the Empire State Building, in Amazon's signature orange color. Newark in New Jersey offered a US$7 billion tax credit deal to lure the tech behemoth. Stonecrest in Georgia even offered to rename itself Amazon after the company.
Winning the bid would not only secure 50,000 new jobs and an immediate economic boost to local economy, having Amazon on board would also greatly enhance the profile of a city and help lure more tech firms and startups.
in Asia, numerous global tech firms have set up their regional headquarters in Singapore, with the list including names such as Google, Facebook and Microsoft. That has brought a lot of benefits to the city-state's economy, growth and technology.
But other players, including Amazon, Uber and Tesla, have yet to decide upon the location of their Asia Pacific headquarters.
If Hong Kong wants to win them over, the bidding war for Amazon will certainly offer some useful tips.
This article appeared in the Hong Kong Economic Journal on Oct 23
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