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Dear Dad,
It's been two years since you suddenly left this earth, Dad, and I don't miss you any less than I did when it was all happening. One would think it would be easier by now—"time heals all wounds," right? But as a couple of understanding people have reminded me, grief is not linear, it waxes and wanes. You always told me not to sweat the small stuff because it's the big stuff that would kill me. I thought that this day two years ago was surely the big stuff, I'd finally seen it… Yet, now, thinking of it in your terms (thanks to your unique brand of ludicrous and yet wise perspective—often more crude than "stuff," let's be honest here), your death and the process of grief itself just might be more like decidedly varying waves of "small" shit; nearly constant, often unreasonable, hardly predictable.
I did not anticipate ever speaking from the podium of our church and giving a relatively (stress on relative) composed speech to a crowded room given my limited at the time experience in public speaking; I definitely didn't want it to be your eulogy, which I cried while writing but not while reading. I never realized that listening to Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen or Frank Sinatra's Main Event: Live on crackly vinyl would most often bring me joy and an urge to dance but sometimes, at random, lead to a breakdown (complete with ugly crying, is there any other way, really?). I did not anticipate family gatherings, holidays, and milestones like moving into college or getting my first semester of straight As to feel like cataclysmic betrayal in two ways. Me the betrayer doing these things without you (or so it felt) and you too for not being there to congratulate me, interrogate me about it, and immediately pick up the phone to brag about it to anyone who would listen to you (though you would have insisted you were "just sharing good news" with people). You told me if I ever got a nose piercing (like I wanted) it'd have to be over your dead body and that you'd surely roll in your grave. When I did it last January, I think I secretly yearned for the rumble of the earth (though I don't actually believe in that… and you were cremated, which would also pose a practical problem, I suppose) indicating your disapproval and thus that you still had an opinion—if I didn't like the nose stud so much, it might've been a disappointing experience as such. Ah, yes, these are the haphazard waves of small shit I suppose.
Although I have faith that you are in a better place now, I still miss you and I don't understand why you had to go and I still find myself regretting all the time we didn't spend together, things I didn't ask you, things we didn't do, things we'll never do. I don't mean to, but sometimes I still agonize over it. I yelled at God about it, but I realized that it didn't do me any good until it turned to crying to Him. Other torturous phenomena include the fact that it's only been about half a year since the last time I picked up my phone to call and ask you a question and got to my recent calls before I remembered that I couldn't. Admittedly, though it's so weird and painful to say and think it, there are even things I'm sort of glad you didn't have to be here to see (this year's presidential election; the closing of El Famous in Vernon Hills—home of the football sized burritos which you showed me after I tried to show you 'how great Chipotle is'). All this too thrown into the seemingly endless current of small stuff.
But even among all the fleeting small stuff, I'm endlessly grateful that I got to spend 18 years of my life with you as my father. We disagreed and we bickered way too much, but I realize now that it doesn't change a thing. Despite the nose piercing, my occasional penchants for rap music, and withstanding vegetarianism—all of which we vehemently disagreed about—I inherited many of my core values and ideologies from you (and you+mom, of course, but she knows this). You valued humor in nearly all situations, even occasionally risking the inappropriate for the sake of raucous laughter because, Lord knows, we all need it. You put family first, and you taught me that even without a blood relation, some friends are family and need to be treasured as such. You taught me to keep the faith in the worst of situations (don't sweat that small stuff, eh?). You showed me the importance of helping anyone who needed it however you could, no matter how little you had or how hard it could be. I fail at all of this regularly, but I strive to hold on to these things and much more that you taught me. There are so many things that I wish you could have taught me or that we could at least talk about, but as I think about it—these are so major and among the most important after all (I guess I'll have to forgive you for the never teaching me how to buy a car or writing down your spaghetti sauce recipe… bah!).
So here's to you Dad, the greatest man I've ever known, two years since I last saw you. I thank God for you. I haven't forgotten about you, at all, I think about you every day. I know Heaven's great; I can't wait to see you there some day. Still, meanwhile, we miss you here on earth.
Love always,
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STAVANGER, Norway, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Norwegian energy company Statoil said Thursday it was cutting spending for the year in an effort to position its portfolio for growth once the market recovers.
The company outlined a capital spending plan for 2016 of around $13 billion, down about 11 percent from last year. Earnings for the fourth quarter were down 44 percent year-on-year to $1.75 billion.
President and CEO Eldar Saetre said fourth quarter results were largely a reflection of lower crude oil prices. The price for Brent crude oil, the global benchmark, is down more than 25 percent from the start of the fourth quarter.
"We are now further stepping up our improvement program, and tightening our capital and exploration expenditures," he said in a statement. "These are key elements in navigating the business during a period of low oil prices."
The company was one of the few reporting a decline in output, saying equity production during the fourth quarter was down 3 percent year-on-year. Exploration expenses, meanwhile, were lower by 44 percent
Statoil is betting on output in part on production from the Johan Sverdrup field off the Norwegian coast, which could generate $200 billion in revenues over the next 50 years. Within the next two years, the company expects production to grow by as much as 4 percent.
"Statoil is well positioned to capture value from an expected upturn in the market," Saetre said. "More than 80 percent of the operated projects, with start-up by 2022, have a break-even oil price below $50 per barrel."
Brent was trading at around $35 per barrel in volatile trading early Thursday.


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Taylor Swift Will Impress in San Diego on August 15, 2013
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Next year, Taylor Swift will be flying out to San Diego to perform at one of her concerts as part of promoting her latest album entitled "Red". She is set to take on the biggest concert venue in San Diego known as the Valley View Casino Center, formerly known San Diego Sports Arena this coming August 15, 2013. In this concert, Swift will be singing singles from her album like "Never Ever Getting Back Together" "Treacherous" and "Begin Again".
But other than her beautiful music, Swift is also set to generally impress all of her fans on the said concert date with her other performances. Alongside singing, Swift will also be playing some instruments like her signature piano and guitar and will also be including some wonderful dances to make her performances even livelier and more exciting.
Tickets for the said concert in San Diego, California will begin to go on sale this coming November 16, 2012 and are sure to run out really fast. If you want to witness Swift's biggest concert to date, make sure to book your tickets as soon as they are made available. Actually right now tickets are already pre-selling so if you really are sure to be available on August 15, 2013, book your 'Red' concert tour tickets now and watch Taylor Swift perform live together with several opening songs from Ed Sheeran, a famous rock artist, singer, songwriter and producer.
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All Good Things…
Or, so long, and thanks for all the monkeys.
One More for the Road – From my commute this morning:
DENVER – One person was killed and traffic was backed up in both directions on Interstate 25 during Monday morning's commute after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Denver Police say the crash occurred on northbound I-25 at 6th Avenue just after 5 a.m. They say a man attempted to cross the interstate on foot and was hit and killed by a vehicle.
Police say they do not know why the man was trying to cross the interstate on foot.
Eyewitness reports indicate that a very disheveled and nervous looking chicken crossed the road first.
Yeah, I know, this one's going to go over as well as the Great White benefit concert post from a couple years ago.
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All Tom Ford products come at a premium, and this lip colour was not different; however, I loved this one so much, it was worth every penny. This lipstick was part of the new moisture core line from their soleil collection. The lipstick was super moisturizing as the core of the lipstick contains an infusion meant to moisturize and condition the lips and unlike their lip sheers, these lip colours have some pigment to them. They apply like butter and feel great on the lips.
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We love home trends here at Littlewoods HQ as much as we love the latest fashion trends, so coming up with our fabulous range of home trends for 2012 has been great fun. We've based them on this season's latest colours and patterns, with a few splashes of future trends for the coming autumn-winter season.
One of our favourite trends is Country Chic, which is a fantastic home trend for the transition between summer and autumn. Bright enough to suit a summery day but cosy enough to make sure you're warm enough for autumn, Country Chic brings together all the freshness and brightness of a country cottage in spring. For a modern twist, think larger-than-life florals and contemporary colours, as well as clean lines and combinations of traditional and modern furniture.
The right textiles and bed linen are essential in a Country Chic bedroom, so alongside plain throws in neutral colours, choose traditional floral prints that have been given a new twist: we love the Magnolia Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set in a pretty duck egg blue, with white and caramel-coloured flowers. The Magnolia Cushions (2 Pack) are an ideal complement, and includes a smaller boudoir cushion with luxurious button detailing.
Our Liberty range of textiles works harmoniously with the Magnolia range, in a darker duck egg and champagne colour way, with a brocade-inspired pattern. The Liberty Throwover is finished with gorgeous beaded tassels and is great for an extra layer of warmth on colder nights. We also like the Liberty Cushions (2 Pack) with beaded details: add them into a mix of plain, co-ordinating cushions for a comfortable and cosy bed!
Talking of beds, choosing the perfect one for your Country Chic bedroom is essential. Our two key frames conjure up different decades of Country Chic: choose from the Ashby Bed Frame, an elegant carved and upholstered bedstead that evokes a 1920s style, or the Parker Bed Frame in cream with classic brass-effect finials and detailed metalwork mouldings for a Victorian look. Either style will complement a Country Chic theme perfectly, as well as being superbly comfortable for those winter weekend lie-ins.
The final touches in our Country Chic style are some romantic and eclectic accessories to personalise your bedroom space. The Kalyra Wool Rug in cream is a pretty and luxurious addition to any bedroom, thanks to the feminine rose design and soft wool texture. Make sure there's plenty of light in your room by choosing a large wall mirror with a classic frame, like the French Over Mantle Mirror, to reflect the late autumn sunshine. For the finishing touches, the Embossed Vase in duck egg blue and the sparkly silver Glass Tealight Holders (Set of 3) add a practical but gorgeous touch.
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Tewin Bury Farm Wedding
Fiona and Ian had a sunny, not-a-cloud-in-the-sky barn wedding during our recent heatwave. On the up side, since they had been certain it was going to rain, even the heat was welcome, and it meant that everyone could fully enjoy the outside games: jenga, a coconut shy (!), and of course, space-hopper racing! And when I got home my husband had put together the fan I'd ordered on Amazon two days before – I definitely needed it as I got super sunburned from running around photographing people all day! Totally worth it, though! 🙂
Tewin Bury Farm wedding venue is an absolutely gorgeous location, and the Tythe Barn, in which Fiona and Ian held both their ceremony and reception, is a stunning old 14th century building with enough crooked beams to delight my heart. Filling it with coloured lanterns made it look even more beautiful and special, and afterwards there were GIANT red balloons, which gladdened my heart even more. I bloody love balloons. The day was beautiful from start to finish, with tears of joy aplenty, a super fun bridal party, and crazy-dancing guests. Congratulations, Ian and Fiona. Your wedding was beautiful, and doing so much of the decor yourselves was completely worth it. 🙂
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Here we go Chiefs fans, almost a do or die game…
No officially it won't knock the Chiefs out, but the blow could be hard to overcome. So this really is a MUST WIN game.
We all know Denver is a pretty bad team. But so was Cleveland and they nearly beat us on the road. As did 0-forever the Bills. The Chiefs have yet to prove they can win road games, so far, not so good. This team should be 7-1. The Colts straight up beat us. Simple as that. And we ran out of gas against Houston and Oakland.
Our pass defense seems to break down in the third quarter.
Against Oakland our run defense stayed up until the end of the game, though we lost. Those long throws at the end of the game seem to wear out our pass D.
The Chiefs boast they have "the best running game."
It is not.
Inside the red zone we failto run the ball well almost every time. Our touchdowns in the red zone have mostly come from the Franchise, Matt Cassel's, passes. But not often enough though. As I stated last week, use Jackie Battle on short downs deep in Denver territory. He's fresh and stronger than Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones. Jones in fact seems to be fading.
The answer is Dexter. With him back (let's hope he is), the Chiefs will win this game.
Without him it will be tough again.
The Chiefs at 6-3 will be hard to catch. At 5-4, say hello to the Chargers.
My pick? With Dexter: The Chiefs win 28-17.
Lets see.
By the way, Dwayne Bowe, can you give the smoke a rest Sunday? Jesus, wake up!


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haha. Fun! But I think it needs a more 'toy' look to the cars. My Hot Wheels I have aren't that detailed. Maybe you need one of the tanker trucks to have a Hot Wheels logo on the tank or something.
Wouldn't that undermine the concept? The visual is meant to be realistic, those trucks aren't meant to read as Hot Wheels toys.
I do like this concept. Nothing really wrong with it because it does work. But I was just curious how it would look from a more 'toyish' aspect.
Try and limit yourself to one stupid thought a day. Your first was this morning when you got up.
So immature. I guess that was your stupid thought for the day huh? Way to go man. I was giving constructive criticism. That's what REAL designs do.
yay!!!!!! love to play with trucks
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This is great, it brings back memories of epic hot wheel tragedies. I might've also scratched out "Do," but the visual is the real winner here.
Not bad, I still prefer the Hot Wheels campaign recently done by the gang over at O&M Toronto.
I think this is what you speak of.
I like this one too. It would be totally killer if they did it in real life, guerilla style.
very good visual, "great at first sight"!!!!!
yes! crazy stunts is what all the little boys do with their little cars. definetely works!
well done guys
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Junior flyweight champion Giovani Segura and Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon, who waged one of the most intense and action-packed fights of 2010, will meet again April 2 in Campeche, Mexico.
Mexico's Segura traveled to Calderon's native Puerto Rico for the first fight on Aug. 28 and knocked Calderon out in the eighth round in one of the leading Fight of the Year candidates. He handed longtime champion Calderon his first defeat, unified alphabet belts and claimed the lineal championship of the 108-pound division.
For the rematch, however, Calderon will travel to Mexico to meet Segura on his turf.
"Now it will be different because I'm going to fight with better training and without injuries," Calderon said Tuesday at a news conference in his hometown of Guaynabo to announce the bout, which will be televised on Integrated Sports pay-per-view in the United States. "We are working right now and no matter that the fight is in Mexico, I'm going to show my boxing, my movements to win this title again. I want to thank Segura for giving me this opportunity."
Said Segura, "He gave me the opportunity and now we give him the same opportunity, but I'm going to the fight in the best condition to retain this title against a great boxer like Calderon."
Calderon, 36, a longtime strawweight champion before moving up in weight to claim the title at junior flyweight, was a regular on the pound-for-pound list and one of the most dominant fighters of the past decade, a peerless technician with superb defense.
However, Segura, 28, a wild swinging brawler with tremendous punching power, stalked him throughout their first fight. He eventually caught up to him, broke him down and stopped him with a vicious body assault.
Their contract called for a rematch, but terms were not spelled out, including the specific weight. Segura (26-1-1, 22 KOs), who has trouble making the 108-pound junior flyweight limit, wanted the rematch to take place in the 112-pound flyweight division.
After months of negotiation between the camps, Segura agreed to make the weight one more time if Calderon (34-1-1, 6 KOs) agreed to fight him in Mexico.
"I guess it's the biggest fight for the most money for him," said Richard Mota, Segura's manager. "When you're in the small weight classes there are not too many options. Giovani said, 'He wants the rematch, I'll give it to him.' He knows he will struggle to make the weight, but he'll give it to him. He said he could make the weight one more time. He really wanted to move up to 112, but this is the right fight. Everyone wants to see the rematch, and it's the biggest money fight for him.
"I know we're getting more money than Calderon and we got a good deal with the pay-per-view [upside] and all that. We couldn't say no, so we're going to do the rematch. We have nothing but respect for Calderon. He's a great champion. He's proven it. Giovani has nothing bad to say about Calderon. I know Giovani is very excited to come back to Mexico for a big fight like this. He's training very hard. He's already in shape. It's just the weight. He'll struggle a little bit."
Calderon and Segura will continue their promotional efforts for the fight with a news conference in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Dan Rafael covers boxing for ESPN.com. Follow him on Twitter.


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MYcroSchool Jacksonville studentMark Piecara gave his senior presentation to a packed house of students. From day one Mark has done whatever it takes to "get the A" and has grown tremendously as a student and person.
Mark has become the go-to "math guy" in his classes, where students often look to him for a fresh perspective on a tough problem. Over the course of the year, he has also become the resident creative tech expert through all his trials and triumphs with the various assignments there.
His senior projects revolved around his business plan for an IT/computer service firm called "Techno Bullet" for which he had a very eye catching logo.
As Mark graduates and moves on to his next endeavor, he will be known as a person that everybody could get along with and look to as a model of consistency and excellence.
Stephen Booth is the Creative Tech / Senior Projects instructor at MYcroSchool Jacksonville.


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Concerned over the rising cases of abuse of cough syrups, Federal Government has directed a restriction on the sale of codeine syrup to persons without doctor's prescription, to check the indiscriminate and illicit consumption of the drug by addicts.
Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, who fielded questions from newsmen in Otukpo, Benue State, said government was constrained to place the embargo because of the high rate of abuse.
He said: "In recent time, we have been confronted with rising cases of young persons and women abusing some cough syrups, especially codeine, to get high, which is known for it's efficacy in the treatment of cough."
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Few days back, in a casual chat with my son, we had this very interesting conversation. An excerpt from the same Q: So Shaamak are you excited for Earth Day? Ans: Yes, I am. I'm super excited. I just can't... (Continue reading)
Earth Day 2011 is April 22nd. Here are some simple ideas and activities for kids on earth day : Reading Green: Go to the library and read a book with your child. I liked Indrani's idea. Plus the library is a great... (Continue reading)
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Ohio Pool Prices: What Do Inground Pools Cost in Ohio?
One thing people love about the Buckeye state of Ohio – the summers are absolutely spectacular for swimming. Like many other Mid-Western states, Ohio will have a limited number of days where temperatures are within comfortable swimming range. Whether you live in Cleveland or Cincinatti, you'll see around 2 and a half months, possibly 3 months where temperatures are comfortable enough for swimming. Which is probably why many Ohio pool buyers opt to install a pool heater so that they can extend their swim season a bit. Researching Ohio Pool Prices? Keep reading.
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Ohio Inground Pool Owners Enjoy an Average Length Swim Season
As far as Mid-Western states go Ohio is actually one of the few states where you'll actually be able to enjoy your pool the entire summer. Homeowners can expect a longer than average swim season (as far as Mid-Western states go). Many pool buyers opt to add on a pool heater so that they can extend their swim season past Labor Day. Another popular feature Ohio home owners add to their inground pools are raised spas and automatic pool covers which keeps the pool free from debris during the off season.
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Prices for pool installation in Ohio can vary dramatically from area to area. Labor costs for pool construction remain comparatively low in conjunction with the rest of the country.
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How to describe a person?
build /bild/ (体型,体格) height /hait/ (身高)
/pэ:s?n/ n.人, 人物
hair /he?/
look /luk/
clothes /kloz/
face (面貌,面孔 )
decoration /dek?'rei?n/ (饰物 )
What does he look like?
He is…
adj. 瘦的
heavy =fat of medium build [ f? t ]
adj. 重的,胖的 adj. 中等身材的
/hait/ 身高
What does he look like? He is…
of medium height
Match the words with the people in the picture.
c 1.short hair ___ 2.curly hair ___ f
a 3.long hair ___
4.straight a hair ___ 5.tall 6.short ___ d ___ h
7.medium e height ___ 8.thin ___ b g 9.heavy ___ 10.medium e build ___
? Describe one of your friends. Others guess who is the one she described.
Circle "is" or "has"
1. is / has tall
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
is / has heavy is / has curly hair is / has of medium height is / has thin is / has long hair is / has short is / has of medium build is / has short hair
?be? 与 'have/has? 的区 别
" be ﹢ 形容词": "是",常用来描述某人 在体貌上的特征。如:个子的高、矮,体 形的胖、瘦等。 "have/has﹢形容词﹢名词": " 有,长 着,留着、蓄着" ; 句型常用来说明某 个人身体某部位具有什么样的特征。如: 对头发、胡须、脸、眼、耳、口、鼻、手 等的描述。
2b Listen. Fill in the chart.
is has
tall heavy
of medium height
curly hair
long hair
of medium build
short hair
Conversation One A: Is that your brother David?
B: No, it isn?t.
A: What does David look like? B: He?s tall. He?s heavy. And
he has curly hair.
Conversation Two A: Is that Sally? B: No, it isn?t. A: What does Sally look like?
B: She?s of medium height. She?s thin. And she has long hair.
Conversation Three A: Is your friend Pete short?
B: Yes, he?s short. He?s of medium build. And he has short hair.
? 你妹妹长相如何? 她中等身高、长头发、 大眼睛。 What -----________ does your sister look like _________ _________. of medium -----She's _________ _________ height ________, and has long hair and big eyes. ? 我最喜欢的歌手是Jay。他高个子,中等体 格。 favorite My _______ ____________ singer is Jay. tall He's ______ with a medium ________. ________ build
Use ?is? or ?has? to fill in the blank 1.He ___tall and ___beautiful hair. has is 2.She ___of medium height, and she is has ___curly hair. 3.She ___very short, and she ___very is is young. 4.He ___straight
hair and he ___ is has heavy build. 5.She has ___flowers in her hand.
What did you learn today?
hair curly straight tall I.New words : medium height thin heavy build like always
look like of medium height of medium build What do you/they look like? I'm …I have….They're… What does he/she look like? He/She is… She has…
3. Sentences:
Writing: Use the knowledge we have learned today to write a short passage about one of your family members.
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It was past midnight. Shadowy figures were looming in the darkness, gory life-size dolls were hanging from trees, creepy creatures were making random guest appearances and spookiness was in the air. It was a perfect setting for a gothic novel; only it was a press meet for a filmEk Thi Dayaan.
The forthcoming supernatural thriller, directed by Kannan Iyer, stars Huma Qureshi, Kalki Koechlin and Konkona Sen Sharma as the female leads, while Emraan Hashmi plays the male lead.
If the bizarre backdrop with witches greeting you with 'misfortune cookies' did not scare you, you were in for a bigger treat. To add to the eeriness, Emraan performed some heart stopping illusions and magic tricks. About romancing the three dayaans, 'serial kisser' Emraan was asked if he had kissed any of his leading ladies in this film as well. With a devilish grin, he quipped, "I don't spare anyone."
Apart from the actors also present at the occasion, were the producers of the film, Ekta Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj. Speaking about whether today's women are more of dayaans than devis, Ekta said: "Women are neither goddesses nor witchesif you are good, she can be the goddess, but when dealing with the devil, she can be a better devil."
This earned a thunderous applause from the audience and a very impressed Vishal Bhardwaj even hoped she could write such strong dialogues for him some day.


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text: FXStreet (Mumbai) - The offered tone in the AUD/JPY cross keeps growing bigger during the European session, as the Aussie receives double blow from the strengthening yen as well as from the losses in AUD/USD. AUD/JPY hovers above 85.50 Currently, the AUD/JPY pair drops -0.66% to 85.62, recovering slightly from fresh three-week lows reached at 85.52 in recent dealings. The Australian dollar remains weak against the yen largely tracking the weakness in AUD/USD after the latest Fed statement reinforced beliefs surrounding divergent monetary policy outlooks between the RBA and Fed. Moreover, diminishing hopes of BOJ easing tomorrow following the release of upbeat Japan's industrial production data bolster the JPY bulls, with USD/JPY heavily sold-off on yen comeback. The focus now shifts towards the main highlight of today's trading session, the US Q3 GDP data. While Friday's BOJ decision will be closely eyed for further momentum. AUD/JPY Technical Levels To the upside, the next resistance is located at 85.99/86 (Today's High/ round number) and above which it could extend gains to 86.89 (1h 100-SMA). To the downside immediate support might be located 85.55 (daily S2) below that at 85.11/85 (Oct 6 low + round number). For more information, read our latest forex news.


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This gorgeous Noah's Ark picture is a wonderful gift for a new baby or a christening. It is great for a young child's bedroom, and for an unusual name, this gift would be treasured forever. If you would like different animals to be on the ark, I can change it for you, just get in touch.


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So . . . I'm back, with the short but sweet Part 2 of the back porch cleanup. Sorry I just cut and run last night, but my post on Part 1 was getting much longer than expected – probably because of all my unnecessary cat photos – and I was really hungry for dinner!
The second part of the porch clean-up was pretty simple. This ratty old wooden shelf was too small and pretty much un-functional at the back door.
When I spied a white metal bookshelf at Ikea for only $19.99, I knew it was the perfect storage solution for the side of the porch. As hoped, the taller height adds a bit more visual interest to the otherwise boring wall, and the perforated mesh construction of the shelves means that no water will be pooling on them, etc.
Are you sensing a white and galvanized metal theme out here? If so, you're right. I know it has nothing in common with our wood chairs and tables, but it was an affordable and cohesive storage solution. The galvanized metal buckets were actually flower pots that cost between $2 – $4 bucks at Ikea. Talk about cheap and easy storage. One big pot hold the gardening supplies I like to keep handy – gloves, scissors, a shovel, and bug spray. Another large pot (not pictured) holds our lighters, lighter fluid refillers, and "off" mosquito repellent coils. (Are we the only ones going absolutely CRAZY with the little blood suckers this year?)
And on a storage note – Sure, I could have made storage containers out of something I had on hand, but frankly I didn't want to spend the time. Shocking, I know. You will rarely hear me say such things!
Further up the shelf, I added a sealed glass jar for seed storage, because you've gotta keep the moisture out of them. And I snagged two of these galvanized metal outdoor candle lanterns, too. I liked that they have covered (but vented) tops, so I could actually have lit candles in them without worrying about the flames shooting up to the shelf above.
I added a few plants just to dress things up a bit more. The top one is lemon balm, which is supposed to help repel insects too . . . and the large thing on the bottom left was supposed to be a hibiscus, but it's slowly losing all its leaves. I think I need to return it to Home Depot.
Hey, at least I tried. And I'm oh-so-glad to have my porch back to its new and improved state of cleanliness and organization!


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EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) — Whitney Pace's academic success all started because she wanted to see if she was capable of getting straight A's. Well, several years later, now a senior at Greenbrier High School, Pace is set to graduate as an advanced placement student with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
"I stay up late a lot of nights," Pace said. "It can be stressful, but I just have to push through and I'm just really driven to get it done and get good grades."
Pace, a four-year varsity letter winner for football and competitive cheerleading, said it's the feeling she gets after receiving a good grade that keeps her motivated.
"Definitely just the satisfaction from whenever you get a test back and get a good grade on it, it's just a really good feeling," Pace said.
Kayla Schnitzler, Greenbrier's varsity cheerleading coach, said Pace is one of the most dedicated student-athletes she's been around.
"Whitney shins in the classrom and in the gym," Schnitzler said. "She's always working extremely hard in both places and manages to keep up with school and athletics, so [I'm] very proud of her."
Pace will attend Faulkner University where she will study speech pathology and Spanish.


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text: difficult child called me from work last night. I hadn't heard from him in 3 days. He said he needs detox and rehab. He left the hotel and him and his girlfriend spent the night at girlfriend's mothers house. I gave him a bunch of phone number to call and he is making the calls to see who can take him. I will glady give him a ride when he finds a place. I'm glad he's ready for help and I also pray he doesn't lose his job. I guess they made him head of his department last week, so they must really like him, but he has only been there 6 months so he can't even get use FMLA yet. I'll let you know how we made out


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What specs do you have on your laptop? Have a windows 8 laptop at 1.4ghz and it stutters non stop when casting a tab. According to Google support page for minimum requirements to tab cast for Windows they recommend 2ghz+ and for Chrome OS they just have listed the chromebook pixel, hp chromebook 14, acer c720, and c720p. I looked up the specs for those and they are all 1.4ghz. I would like to pick up a Chromebook since they are cheap enough but not sure if I should trust that 1.4Ghz on Chrome OS is going to cast a tab flawlessly compared to a 1.4Ghz on windows 8. If some people could chime in and tell me what specs and OS you are using and if you're able to cast a tab with no problems. Thank you! Link to Google minimum requirements https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3209990
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I was so excited when I found your site! I have a wedding coming up soon! It will be Apr. I will only have one maid of honor, my daugher. We are not having a large wedding, but I want it to look nice. We'd like to have the wedding outside, but have a backup plan in case we have to move it inside. It's so hard to tell what flower shades really look like on the computer. Can you please help?
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Melissa, I created your inspiration board with flowers in lavender and cream that match the dresses. I also included a green and pink as well, just in case you wanted to add in another color. I think the bouquets would be beautiful created with roses, dahlia, day and calla lilies. Perhaps the lavender open roses and buds, periwinkle dahlia, pink calla lilies, and cream day lily accents. Stunning! You can also wrap a ribbon around the bouquet stems to complete the look. I hope this helps.
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text: Not sure if this is the proper place to post this but I'll try (yell at me if need be) I've spent the last week reviewing Landscaping Software and came to the conclusion that Landscaping Pro was the only one that could do what I want and do it well. The price of that software is prohibiting me from purchasing it so I thought I would inquire here to see if anyone could do the design work for me. My thought would be to send the pictures and an idea of what I want and someone could quote me a price to do the design and I could build that into my cost. Opinions / options? Thanks Kevin


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Mort Gagebelt meets Clarke and Dawe
Contestant Mort Gagebelt takes on questions in The Public Life of Australia with Clarke and Dawe.
CHRIS UHLMANN, PRESENTER: Now here's a pop quiz with John Clarke and Bryan Dawe.
BRYAN DAWE: Your name is Mort?
JOHN CLARKE: My name is Mort, yes.
BRYAN DAWE: What do you do, Mort?
JOHN CLARKE: Get up in the morning, take the dog for a walk.
BRYAN DAWE: No, no, no, what do you do for a living?
JOHN CLARKE: I'm a fiction writer.
BRYAN DAWE: Ah, a fiction writer, how interesting. Who for?
JOHN CLARKE: For one of the big banks.
BRYAN DAWE: Terrific. What's your surname, Mort?
JOHN CLARKE: Gage Belt.
BRYAN DAWE: Mort Gage Belt?
JOHN CLARKE: Yes, that's right, good evening.
BRYAN DAWE: Okay Mort, your special subject tonight is the public life of Australia. You time starts now. Interesting subject by the way.
JOHN CLARKE: Oh yes. It is at the moment.
BRYAN DAWE: What sort of voting system do we have in Australia?
JOHN CLARKE: Pretty ordinary.
BRYAN DAWE: The name of the system?
JOHN CLARKE: Oh, it's name. Is it Bill Shorten?
BRYAN DAWE: Preferential voting.
JOHN CLARKE: I thought it was compulsory.
BRYAN DAWE: It is. Who is the Speaker of the Australian parliament?
JOHN CLARKE: Good question. Peter Slipper technically, but of course he's currently stood himself down because there's an investigation into certain activities.
BRYAN DAWE: Correct. The Federal Budget's just been announced. What was the reaction to it, Mort?
JOHN CLARKE: People want to know what's going on with Peter Slipper and Craig Thomson, of course.
BRYAN DAWE: Correct. What was Craig Thomson's job before he was in Parliament?
JOHN CLARKE: He was a union official.
BRYAN DAWE: Correct. Do we know which union?
JOHN CLARKE: Yeah. Union for Embattled Health Services.
BRYAN DAWE: Correct. It was the embattled Health Services Union. And who was he working with when he was in the job?
JOHN CLARKE: Apassionata von Climax.
BRYAN DAWE: I think you're guessing there, Mort.
JOHN CLARKE: I read it in the paper.
BRYAN DAWE: Was working with the ALP, trying to get elected into Parliament.
JOHN CLARKE: It's a gone well for him then.
BRYAN DAWE: It has. What is the role of Bill Shorten in the ALP?
JOHN CLARKE: Is he a waiter?
BRYAN DAWE: Correct. Joe Hockey gave a speech recently. What was it called?
JOHN CLARKE: The End of Entitlement.
BRYAN DAWE: Correct. And where did he give that speech, Mort?
JOHN CLARKE: At the Institute of Economics in London.
BRYAN DAWE: Correct. What is the role of Joe Hockey in the Opposition?
JOHN CLARKE: Something to do with irony?
BRYAN DAWE: General duties will cover that, I think. Who has just announced he's standing against Wayne Swan at the next election?
JOHN CLARKE: Clive Obama?
BRYAN DAWE: No, Clive Palmer.
JOHN CLARKE: Ah! I knew it was important, but I didn't realise it was that important.
BRYAN DAWE: Who is Christopher Pyne?
JOHN CLARKE: He's on TV lot, he's a kind of spokesperson.
BRYAN DAWE: For what?
JOHN CLARKE: Cleaning products?
BRYAN DAWE: No, Christopher Pyne is the Shadow Minister for Education.
JOHN CLARKE: He's not, is he?
BRYAN DAWE: He is. Who is Bob Carr?
JOHN CLARKE: TV as well. Is he on The Voice?
BRYAN DAWE: No, he's overseas a lot.
JOHN CLARKE: A pilot?
BRYAN DAWE: No, he's the Foreign Minister.
JOHN CLARKE: I thought he was an Australian, Bob Carr.
BRYAN DAWE: He is an Australian. He represents the country overseas.
JOHN CLARKE: Really? With his cleaning products?
BRYAN DAWE: No, nothing to do with cleaning products.
JOHN CLARKE: Somebody's got something to do with cleaning products.
BRYAN DAWE: After that round you have won a leadership challenge.
JOHN CLARKE: Who's having a crack this time?
BRYAN DAWE: Well, there's Kevin, there's Steven, there's Bill and then you.
JOHN CLARKE: So I'm about number four!
BRYAN DAWE: Yep!
JOHN CLARKE: Good, I'll duck down and get a coat out of the car.


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Songwriters are praised for their personal lyrics, yet I found that as a young writer, I was punished greatly for writing about what I knew best, turning my own life stories into fictional tales that highlighted different emotions I experienced. There were cases when I was dumped by a girlfriend or given a stare by a friend who thought I was recreating exact stories from my life – play by play. But what I was really doing was taking real life events and spinning them and the emotions of it into a fictional character, then dramatizing and substituting where appropriate. Hemingway did this very thing with The Sun Also Rises – widely considered a masterpiece – which allowed it to carry real feelings of his actual journey but to be elevated by liberties.
Anyway, I've been trying to get back into fictional mode of late. I've been busy working on new projects and travel writing, but I'm trying to make room for it again when I can. I've spent the last few weeks going over some of my old stuff. I'm hoping to make another collection in 2017. So at the risk of it being a little indulgent, I've spent some time writing out explanations of the older stories, hoping it would reconnect me with them. I have enjoyed going back over these stories, some of which were written close to a decade ago, and reliving what was going on in my life at the moment, what drew me to the story in the first place.
I thought the end product might be fun for others to see as well, since many of them are written in iceberg theory and are not linear. Perhaps they will shed some light into my thought process and allow you to relate further to the story.
I cannot say that I still like all of these stories but they were written very honestly and intentionally and to my former self I give tremendous props for seeing them through. The titles are links to the stories.
After writing most of it in one sitting, this story took me over two years to finish. I was having a hell of a time figuring out how to end it, until one day it suddenly came to me when I was trekking in Myanmar.
People romanticize country living, and enjoy it immensely in short doses. It's easy to fall in love with the idea of a simple lifestyle. But some people simply aren't built for it, and it doesn't have to be any more complicated than that. Here, we see a couple move from big-city Chicago to the country to give it a shot. One of them loves it, the other does not, and they end up going separate ways at the end. It's sad and simple, and because of that, true.
This story was originally called "Via Text." It was supposed to be my nod to modern day courtship, where people forgo real-life conversations for dating sites and electronic messaging. I decided to change the name once the story developed and I realized that it wasn't an honest courtship, that the girl already had a boyfriend. We can see from their conversation that it is definitely the beginning of something, but exactly what remains to be seen. I was also quite fond of the title as a tribute to Hemingway's The End of Something, one of my favorite Hemingway stories.
When I first started traveling for work, I went through periods of extreme loneliness and others of extreme desire. I guess the road does that to you, one way or the other, and I guess you could say I was a bit of a hopeless twenty-something romantic, experiencing a lot of things for the first time as my life completely changed, almost overnight, thanks to a new career path. I wanted to capture both sides of the extreme, the loneliness and the desire amidst a glamorous, jet-setting lifestyle. The Ring takes us into the mind of a depressed travel writer who becomes fixated on a woman who may or may not be engaged.
This story has less to do with my fascination with aliens and much more to do with a desire to boil down life to its core desires. The male character in the story says it best: Truly, all the things in life that bother me are now gone. Survival is finally enough. There's a sense of relief in that. But the female character does not share his optimism, dwelling on the fact that they are supposed to get married tomorrow.
When I first published this story online, my sister wrote me to say that she thought I was romanticizing suicide, and that I was wrong in doing that, that it wasn't this glorious act, that it was just the opposite, in fact, a disgusting, selfish act. I don't disagree with her, but the point of the story is to show suicide from the mind of someone who is about to commit it. Unfortunately, those people do romanticize it, and Fight or Flight is a look inside that mindset.
A young couple making love, each with headphones in, totally disconnected. But at the end we discover that one of them isn't listening to music. When my first collection of short stories was reviewed, the ending of this story was described as revealing "Love in the 21st Century."
Originally called "The Conversation," this story, like many of mine do, positions two friends of differing beliefs/experiences against one another. Here, we see a dramatic encounter through which, via these two friends, I try to shed light on the extreme ends of the internal struggle we all endure as we march toward our future and make big decisions about life.
For What It's Worth takes some of my favorite writing advice ("Anyone can go on and on and on") and twists it to help a man relay to his girlfriend why he doesn't want to get married. She, looking around her at the relationships of others, feels differently. Tight and revealing, I consider this to be one of my most complete examples of iceberg theory writing.
Written in stream-of-thought style while staying true to iceberg theory principles, The Next Day is a love letter of sorts, an emotional snapshot of a man returning from a vacation in Mexico, leaving behind something he had with someone he met, wondering what "it" was in the first place, confident that he can find it again.
This story is pretty straightforward and features a remorseful man who finds himself alone on Valentine's Day.
A man on the road, bound for home, pines for a woman he courted the previous night. Although similar in principle, the character in In Another Country lacks the confidence of the character in The Next Day. "I can always find a way to see the countryside. The girl is another story." The last line (desperately seeking a piece of gum) is my way to describe what kind of night he had with her, which you will understand only if you have gone through such a morning.
I experienced a lot of self-doubt during my younger years as it relates to my writing, and I wanted to write something that captured not only those feelings, but the process of trying to build myself back up. For me, that usually that involved a fair amount of drinking and self-reflection. I wanted to capture that, the process of believing in yourself. Because it is indeed a process.
This story showcases two single men with a deep difference between them. One is still willing to give romance a shot, and one is discouraged to the point of cynicism. Ultimately they both agree though: The beginning is good, and from there it gets tricky. The story contains one of my favorite iceberg-theory, character-revealing one-liners: "You're home a little early to be asking about it."
Here you have a look at the lifestyles of two friends, one single and one in a relationship. One is out partying too much and sleeping around, the other is adversely comfortable in a long term relationship. In the end, it's merely a fun look at two young men living two different realities. The title of the story quite literally describes what's taking place: a drink in the morning to ward off the night before. For one, it's a wild night. For the other, it's the exact opposite.
A girl who doesn't want to give up, and a guy who doesn't' know how to say no. When he begins to regret a pact he made the night before to call out of work, he pretends to get called in. No, she is not the whore.
I consider this the sister story of "For What It's Worth" because 1) I wrote them about the same time and 2) they are very similar in construction. Here, a young man hashes out the emotions of young love on an airplane, with a mature man who helps to set him straight.
I wanted to mess around with murder. At the time I wanted to make a mini-series out of it, so I wrote a second one.


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Last week it seems like we got call after call from offices in Tyler TX calling our carpet cleaning company needing toner removed from their carpet. So for this week's post that's what we will talk about how you can do this yourself.
The first thing is DON'T PANIC! It looks like a permanent stain but toner remover is actually relatively easy. Even though it appears to be a liquid, toner is simply a fine grain powder. Knowing this, the first thing we want to avoid is rubbing the powder into the carpet.
As a first step we want to vacuum out the toner. To do this make sure you use an actual vacuum and not the roller brush types found in many offices. Also, be sure that your vacuum beater bar is set to high. Again, we don't want the powder to be pushed into the carpet by the vacuum, we just want the suction power of the equipment to remove the toner without agitation. Best case scenario is to use the attachment wand common to many vacuums or a wet dry vac if available.
After the bulk of the toner is vacuumed we want to apply dry cleaning solvent to a clean wet towel. If you do not have any dry cleaner solution, then rubbing alcohol will work as well. Then simply blot the stain over and over until the spot is removed. Make sure NOT to rub the stain since this will push the toner into the carpet and could make matters worse.
Once the toner is removed, you will want to use warm water and a towel to blot again to remove any cleaner solution or alcohol left in the carpet. It is also important to stay off the spot for a few hours until dry. To speed the drying time a small fan should be left on the spot.
As with any other spots or spills that you may be uncomfortable removing, if you live in the Tyler TX area or anywhere else please call your local carpet cleaning professional.


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Date(s) - 10/19/2014 - 11/21/2014
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ACCI Gallery
FUSION: Collision / Integration
Exhibition of work by members of the Metal Arts Guild, Northern California Enamel Guild, & ACCI Gallery
October – November 21, 2014
ACCI Gallery
1652 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley CA 94709
Fusion" is intense – it throbs with the energy, creativity, and diversity of elements thrust together. As metal artists, fusion is the essence of our work. We struggle to fuse the concept and the reality; the union of disparate elements; the individual and the social. We struggle and we delight.
For the 2014 MAG / NCEG/ ACCI All-Member show, all members of the Metal Arts Guild (MAG), Northern California Enamel Guild (NCEG), and ACCI Gallery are invited to create jewelry and sculptural works that explore the boundaries, integration / collision, and diversity of Fusion. Jewelry, sculpture, conceptual pieces, and works that explore every aspect of Fusion are welcome.
Completion of Online Application (Entrythingy.com) due: September 15, 2014
Artist/ACCI Consignment Agreement due: October 1, 2014
Drop-off Artwork at ACCI: Thursday, October 16, 11am-3pm, 2nd drop-off date/time TBA
Dates of Exhibition: October 19 – November 21
Opening reception: October 24 or 25
Pick up Artwork at ACCI: Saturday, November 22
Participation: Must be a current active member of MAG, The Enamel Guild of Northern California, or ACCI Gallery. JOIN/RENEW to MAG HERE.
Work submitted must adhere to the theme "Fusion" and show evidence of being well-crafted and of sufficient quality. Submitted entries are not guaranteed exhibition if work does not comply with the aforementioned.
Online Application via Entrythingy.com through September 15. Registration links below.
Registration fee: The Artist pays $35 for participation in the Exhibition via PayPal during the application process in Entrythingy.com. Applications will be submitted as complete once payment has been completed.
Sales: Exhibited artwork must be for sale. If the Artist's artwork sells, 50% goes to the Artist, and 50% goes to the ACCI Gallery.
Mandatory Gallery Sitting: The ACCI is a member-based community gallery. All exhibiting artists put in time to staff and support the gallery. For this Exhibition, all participating artists must cover scheduled shifts during the run of the Exhibition. Online signup through volunteerspot.com (coming soon).
Insurance: While at ACCI Gallery all work is insured for the wholesale value (Artist percentage). Work is insured from stated drop off date to stated pick up date.
Additional information, details, instructions, and updates will be posted periodically. Please be sure to watch for updates and any changes in eNews, Facebook, and by email. This will the artist's responsibility.
MAG EXHIBITIONS CONTACT: Ron Elsonmagfusion[at]gmail[dot]com
Please be sure to include the SPECIFIC TOPIC in the Subject line of any email, e.g. "Fusion: Consignment agreement question".


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- 8-10 servings
- 1 T yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 T sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1/4 lb (1 stick) seet butter room temp
- 1/3 lb Brie, crust removed, room temp
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 T heavy cream
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Add sugar, salt, and eggs. Beat in the flour. To knead, grab the dough and throw it again and again into the bowl for 10 minutes. The dough will be sticky, but kneading will gradually stretch and elasticize the dough. Cut pieces of butter into the dough, using entire stick. Squeese pieces of the brie into the dough, dispersing it as smoothly as the butter. With a wooden spoon, scrape down the inside of the bowl. Smooth and consolidate the dough. Cover with a cloth, and let rise at room temp until doubled in bulk ( 1 1/2 to 2 hours.) Punch down and chill the dough in the bowl for 30 min. Place the dough on a floured flat surface, and cut off a quarter of the dough to reserve for the topknots. Divide the remainder in 8 to 10 pieces. Round up the pieces and place them in ungreased, fluted, petite brioche or muffin tins. for the topknots, first scissor a deep gash in the center of the dough in the molds. Divide the reserved dough into 8 or 10 parts, and shape each one into rounds with a small cone tip on the bottom. Fit the point into the gash of the dough in each mold, and press down gently to secure in place. let rise 30 minutes. For the glaze, mix the egg yolk and cream. Brush onto the brioches. Place the molds on a baking sheet, and bake at 450F for 15 minutes or until done
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Nutritional Info
- Calories331
- Carbohydrates28 g(9%)
- Fat20 g(30%)
- Protein11 g(21%)
- Saturated Fat12 g(58%)
- Sodium227 mg(9%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber1 g(4%)
- Monounsaturated Fat5 g
- Cholesterol138 mg(46%)


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programmers sometimes use a dictionary of dictionaries as a simple database. for example, to keep track of information about famous scientists, they might use something like this:download setdict/dict_of_dicts.py{'jgoodall' : {'surname' : 'goodall' ,'forename' : 'jane' ,'born' : 1934,'died' : none,'notes' : 'primate researcher''author' : ['in the shadow of man' , 'the chimpanzees of gombe' ]},'rfranklin' : {'surname' : 'franklin' ,'forename' : 'rosalind' ,'born' : 1920,'died' : 1957,'notes' : 'contributed to discovery of dna' },'rcarson' : {'surname' : 'carson' ,'forename' : 'rachel' ,'born' : 1907,'died' : 1964,'notes' : 'raised awareness of effects of ddt' ,'author' : ['silent spring' ]}}write a function called db_headings that returns the set of keys used in any of the inner dictionaries. in this example, the function should return set('author', 'forename', 'surname', 'notes', 'born', 'died').
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Nasus Build Guide by RayCharles99
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General Nasus Build
Nasus Build
Top Lane
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Ability Sequence
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Threats to Nasus with this build
Hey Guys,
Here i wanna introduce my Nasus Build, as i use it. You can change item order/purchases as you wish, because you can rush Randuin's Omen if you have fed ad (like enemy jungler) in enemy team.
Best whishes and don't forget to buy wards every back ;-)
For summoner spells i take Ghost and Teleport.
Ghost: Well, Nasus has a great kit, but he has no gapcloser to chase or if he's been chased, he cant escape so good like a Lee Sin. He can just wither one, not 2 or 3 so he's dead if been chased.
Some of you will ask yourself the question: So why not Flash? Flash is a very good escape spell but it's on a longer cooldown as ghost and it just tps u a bit, where the enemy can follow up with flash. Another point is, that he has no real initiate spell (gapcloser) like Xins Audacious Charge or wukongs combo with Nimbus Strike and Cyclone he can be a good initiator. so he has to initiate with ghost or just walking in them.
Teleport: Well actually there is nothing to say to this spell. it's absolutely must have summoner spell. Why? Because in laning he has to lasthit creeps with his q. he loses many of them if he's b and must walk back. So it's good to take Teleport.
Let's calculate at this point: 8 second for Recall + 3 seconds for fountain + 4 secoonds channeling for Teleport equals 15 seconds not farming creeps.
Now without Teleport: 8 seconds recall + 3seconds fountain + 29seconds walking to T1 at toplane (no boots) or + 26 seconds walking to T1 (with Boots of Speed) or + 23 second with Boots of Swiftness. equals either 40 secs, 37 secs or 34 secs of not farming creeps. Means: TP is good.
At some point at Dragon you have to teleport to join a teamfight and tank this sht out of them.
Items and Counter-Items
In Items, i want to tell you what to buy on Nasus. If you have an enemy like Jax, and you dunno what to get, get Spirit Visage first but buy a Chain Vest (you have to byu Spirit Visage on Nasus 2nd anyway, just farm better to get it faster.)
Randuin's Omen
Frozen Heart
Team Work
In Team Fights you have the most important role: to initiate. Go in with Ghost or straigth in them and press R Fury of the Sands to get a bigger Range and dealing damage based on their max hp. Now wither their carry and stay in fight as long as you can. Don't forget to PEEL YOUR ADC or he will flame or u lose the teamfight
Unique Skills
Well, all of Nasus was unique once, but then , Veigar came and got the Q with the stacks and getting more AP (you know what i mean Baleful Strike). And soon not only the Q wasn't unique anymore. Ever noticed, that Renekton ult Dominus and Nasus ult Fury of the Sands is basically the same ? So just farm with Q and oneshot their carries.
Pros / Cons
With Pros/Cons i wanna finish (updates following ;)).
Deals Damage althought he has no Damage item
Stronk late game
One of the best Splitpusher in the game
You can train your last hitting skills with Nasus
Oneshotting carries
One of the weakest lane phase
can be easily countered by Armor
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Early Childhood Development Essay Research Paper Child
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