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Can your business mimic Google's formula for success?
Somewhat ironically, it's not a very imaginative title. But 'How Google Works' by Eric Schmidt (yes the former head of the company) and Jonathan Rosenberg is a new book that's intended to be a 'how to' guide for other businesses.
They make the case that the key ingredient today is to build teams, corporate cultures and entire business models around 'smart creatives'. So who are these people? The authors describe them as impatient, outspoken risk-takers who are easily bored and change jobs frequently.
To my way of thinking this is a pretty good definition of someone who's very likely to be fired in a company with conservative management. Which means by default that Google has an upper management team which is anything but. So in reality, there are two requirements: One is being able to foster 'smart creatives' within your organization. And second is ensuring that whoever's in charge knows how to get along with, and in fact encourage these individuals.
Here's the second important point made by the authors: In the past, rare bursts of innovation by small teams such as IBM's early development of Fortran and Apple's creation of the 1st Macintosh were the exception. The rule was many levels of corporate bureaucracy – where 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' and perhaps more importantly 'don't rock the boat' were the rules of the day.
But according to the authors, ultra-fast decision making, flexibility and flat organizational models are the hallmarks of a business that will do well today. According to Schmidt,'Every major corporation needs a software and a data strategy. If not, you have no real strategy.' The authors state that smart creatives are the key to developing both of these, and ultimately, product success.


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I've taken over 720 Polaroid pictures since the beginning of the year with about a 33% success rate on photos that I've been happy to share in my #iceman365 #polaroidaday project. Another 33% are probably ok but a bit blurry or the exposure wasn't what I wanted. The last third are mistakes, unintended button presses, bad film, or the results of not paying attention to light and camera settings. I've learned that it takes some discipline and commitment to keep a daily project going. Some times, I've had to work ahead and on a few occasions, it's required some catch up. Overall, consistency has been key and its become easier over time. It's time to take that same consistency and discipline to another level. We'll see what happens.
Since my wife bought me my first integral film Polaroid camera in December of 2015, I've owned another nine cameras of every different type while learning about the pros and cons of each. From the iconic SX-70 to the sonar focusing 600s and Spectras to the top of the line SLR690 and Mint SLR670a to the brand new Impossible I-1, I've had the good fortune to play with them all. I'm now beginning to reduce my collection to those that I find most predictable and that I enjoy using most while ensuring the highest keeper rate. I'll likely keep two SX-70s, one 600, one Spectra, and both the SLR 690 and 670a. The jury is still out on the Impossible I-1–I'm just not a fan yet and the battery life is my biggest disappointment. Impossible Film has been great to use and I've certainly been a big supporter given the investment I've made over the last few months to complete my project.
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After hours of testing, we decided the Best Fungo Bat on the market for any budget is the SSK PS-200 or SSK PS-100. The bat is a smooth swinging stick used at the highest levels of baseball.
Coaches prefer the SSK for its long barrel, balanced weight, and durability. The Japonica Poplar wood is unique for being lightweight, yet dense and durable at the same time. A few users are not appreciative of the lack of durability in the SSK. It is, after all, a wood bat. Mishits and off grain jacks could spell trouble. Despite those concerns the SSK fungo sits top our best fungo bats lists. As well, the bat is found on our best wood bats page too.
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1. SSK PS-200 or PS-100
As we state above, the fungo from SSK consistently ranks on the top of our best bats and best baseball bats pages. It is a smooth swining stick made with a unique brand of popular wood. MLB players and teams use it obsessively. The fact it comes in every color imaginable is another huge plus.
2. Slugger's Aluminum Fungo
Although a baseball faux pas, fungo bats with an aluminum barrel are practical. They will last forever, can control their swing weight better than wood and are usually a fraction of the price. Some will argue nothing quite beats the feel and control of a wood fungo. But, we have always been in love with the Aluminum Louisville Slugger Fungo. It is a 35-inch bat with a 22-ounce weight. Although you may not be able to hit it to the corners of the bigs with this guy, and some traditionalists may scoff lightly, it works and, last we checked, it is cheap. ($29, at last check).
3. Easton MLF-5
The Easton MLF-5 Maple Fungo is a single piece maple fungo with fantastic user reviews. The bat comes in both a 34 and 37-inch length just like the SSK. The pure maple is a traditional, durable hardwood with significant density for towering bombs. It has a much stiffer feel than the SSK's poplar wood. The extra thin handle on the MLF-5 allows for more control. The fungo bat is easily one of the top fungo bats on the market.
4. Axe Maple Composite Fungo
The Axe Maple Composite Fungo is durable and built for hand ergonomics. It is the fungo bat we use most often. The wood maple is combined with composite pieces and strategically placed to create a very durable bat. It also creates a very light swing.
The axe-shaped handle is smartly designed. After hours of hitting infield our wrists are thankful for ergonomic handle. Axe's site shows the Maple Composite Fungo pricing, here.
Our Fungo Experience
Over the years, we have hit with a number of different fungo bats. We have tried high-end pure maple sticks, composite wood fungo bats and aluminum fungos. As well, we have spoken with a number of coaches about their fungo preferences. Our experience, combined with feedback from other coaches, bring us to our Best Fungo Bat Review conclusions.
Common Fungo Bat Questions
Are wood fungos better than aluminum?
If you askt he pros they will tell you yes. Nothing quite feels right until you hit with a wood bat. And that extends to fungo work too. But, we have found that aluminum bats are smooth and simple too. They are also somewhat cheap and, to boot, they do not break. For the average coach on the average team aluminum fungo's work just fine.
How much do Fungo bats costs?
Depending on the quality, you can expect to pay anywhere from $40 to $80 for a legitimate fungo. There are several outside of those ranges too. But, last we checked, even our winning SSK fungo is close to $80 a stick.


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Five officers were injured after the bus was smashed into a police car during a bout of "serious public disorder" in Ballyclare, County Antrim.
Around 100 people began throwing missiles and petrol bombs at police in the Doagh Road area and on the Grange Estate at around 11.30 on Saturday night, police said.
Riot officers returned fire with baton rounds and deployed a water as they attempted restore order in what is thought to be a riot by loyalists.
A spokeswoman for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said: "While it is believed people were struck we have no reports of any injuries at this stage."
Disturbances were also reported in Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and Magherafelt after a large bonfire was started.
A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with the disturbance at Magherafelt.
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Life by Midway Bay
Download Project SummaryWhy study these sites? Three archaeological sites lay in the path of the new Old Harbor airport. State and federal laws required locating and protecting ancestral settlements. The Old Harbor Native Corporation worked with the Alutiiq Museum to study the sites. Excavations helped to preserve artifacts and information.
Puyuk Site
Early Hunters
Puyuk "Smoke" Site - 7,200 years ago
Some of the first visitors to Midway Bay stopped along the shore of a protected cove by a stream. Here they made stone tools and built a round structure. This building is one of the oldest ever studied in the Alutiiq world. It had a wood frame, a sod roof, and a gravel floor. There was a pit in its center surrounded by charcoal, fire heated rocks, and burned soil. Archaeologists found few artifacts inside and think that the building may have been a smokehouse. Tools found outside show that they crafted cutting implements and hunting gear. Some of the stone they used came from the Alaska mainland.
Photograph: Mapping at the Puyuk Site.
Nayurwik Site
About 6,300years ago, an Alutiiq family camped on the shore of Sitkalidak Passage. Here, they built a small, sturdy, oval house. Partially dug into the ground, this building had a wood frame and probably wooden walls. It also had a thick, insulating cover of sod. Inside the structure residents crafted stone hunting tools, using both local materials and rock from the Alaskan mainland. Just outside the structure they ground iron oxide to make a red pigment. This pigment may have been used to preserve hides. It was found all over the house floor. Perhaps people sat on hides inside the house.
Kumluk Site
Seal Harvesters
At the tip of the Midway Bay Peninsula, Alutiiq people built a small sod house village. Four houses and a series of pits are the remains of a seasonal settlement used by several families to create food stores. Each of the houses has a large central room and one or more side rooms. In the central room, archaeologists found huge rock and charcoal filled pits and many post holes. Some of the pits were fire hearths. Others were roasting pits. Still others may have been pits filled with hot rock placed beneath racks of meat to help the food dry. Archaeologists think residents were processing seal meat and fat. The most common artifacts in these houses were ulu knives, used for butchering, and pottery, used to melt blubber into oil. Researchers also found harpoons and lances for seal hunting.
|In front of the houses there was ancient garbage. Animal remains from these piles show that residents harvested cod, salmon, shellfish, and birds. Archaeologists believe that people lived here in the fall or early winter, but not year round. The residents of this small settlement were probably members of a larger village located nearby.
Left: A slate point for a harpoon
What We LearnedFor thousands of years people visited the mouth of Midway Bay, stopping to work and camp along its shore. The peninsula at the bay's mouth was never the location of a large village, but it was a well-used place. Here residents fished for cod, collected shellfish,hunted seals and waterfowl, and preserved their catch. Studies of their activities expand our knowledge of Alutiiq history.
First, the project revealed some of the oldest Alutiiq buildings ever studied. These structures demonstrate that Alutiiq people have been constructing houses with earth and wood for 7,000 years. Archaeologists once thought early islanders lived in portable tents. We now know that they also constructed houses that share many elements of later buildings – excavated foundations, strong wooden frames, and insulating layers of sod.
Second, evidence of food preservation appears to be quite old. People who live in northern environments commonly preserve fresh foods for later use. Archaeological evidence of this practice on Kodiak is at least 5,000 years old. Data from Midway Bay suggest that the use of heat and smoke to transform fish and meat into food stores may be much older. Kodiak's first residents may have used this technique.
Left: Slate ulu from the Kumluk Site
Quyanaa - Thank you
The State of Alaska provided funding to the City of Old Harbor for the project, with additional support from the Old Harbor Native Corporation and many generous members of the Old Harbor Community. Artifacts from this research belong to the Old Harbor Native Corporation. They are cared for at the Alutiiq Museum as collection AM711, with notes, photographs, and video from the project. All of this material is available for study.


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Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony-winning 1987 Broadway musical Into the Woods is dark, glittering stuff, an entertainingly weird mashup of Freud, Bettelheim, Edward Albee, Pirandello and the brothers Grimm — set to some of the wittiest, most bitter and tongue-twisting lyrics ever written for the stage. The composer-lyricist and librettist set their tale as far from Happily Ever After-ville as possible, in a universe in which Cinderella's magical bird-helpers peck out her wicked abuser's eyes, the pre-adolescent Little Red Riding Hood finds sexy-queasy thrills from being seduced by the wolf, and beanstalk-climbing Jack earns his independence and gets vicarious Oedipal excitement from a scary, big-breasted female giant.
At the simplest level, the anything but simple Into the Woods is structured as a quest centered around a hardscrabble baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) cursed by a witch (Meryl Streep) to childlessness — a situation only to be remedied if they leave their comfort zone and bring the witch a red cape, a golden slipper, a white cow, and a lock of golden hair. Along the twisty route, the fairy tale archetypes keep bumping into each other with the precision of a Marx brothers farce but with a mighty emotional undertow.
The show's implicit moral – be careful, no beware, what you wish for – and its Act Two shift into darkness consigned the subversive Into the Woods to decades of development hell before landing on the big screen. The good news is that, even bankrolled by Disney and under the direction of Rob Marshal (Chicago, Nine) who adapted Lapine's screenplay, the original material's sourball tang and body count survive nearly intact.
The real standouts in the cast, the ones who show themselves deft and fearless on mercilessly treacherous ground, aren't necessarily the expected ones. Emily Blunt, for instance, provides the movie's emotional heartbeat and guts her way through a couple of Sondheim's best ("Moments In the Woods" and "It Takes Two") with smarts, grace and wit. Chris Pine plays as an impossibly vain, thoroughly insincere horndog of a prince, earns the biggest, heartiest laughs in the movie and warbles "Agony" (with rival prince Billy Magnussen, who replaced Jake Gyllenhaal) like a showman. Pine, dripping with Shatner-isms, self-spoofs but still comes up aces. Anna Kendrick, too, sings up a soprano storm as Cinderella while James Corden and Tracy Ullmann (as Jack's world-weary mother) are so good, you wish they had even more to do.
Speaking of wishes, the movie may not deliver every Sondheim fanatic's hopes for a perfect cinematic Into the Woods but it makes for at least a respectable, if not remarkable night at the movies. ***


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BTF Awards for Triathlon Volunteers - Nominations Open
Show your appreciation to the Serpie coaches and volunteers that organise tri training, events, and support the sport within our clubThe British Triathlon Federation is now taking nominations for coaches, clubs, events, and volunteers that London club members think have made a significant contribution to supporting triathlon.
See below and on the BTF website for information on how to nominate; you have to register on the website but this only takes a minute.
If you want to nominate an individual person you have to write about why they deserve the award, and they have to be registered as a volunteer on the website (a v.quick process) or have BTA coaching qualifications, so check with the person first.
If you think someone should be nominated but can't or don't want to either speak to them directly or go through the online registration, then you can send your nomination to me (firstname.lastname@example.com) and I will ensure that any suggestions sent to me by Sunday September 23 are put forward to the BTF.
Following nominations, an online voting procesds will begin in October.
British Triathlon Federation Annual Awards Nominations have now opened.
The London region has launched the regional nomination process on the Triathlon London website and would like to encourage all London club members to vote for who they believe are worthy in each of the following 6 categories:
* Volunteer of the Year
* Young Volunteer of the Year (14-25 years)
* Official of the Year
* Coach of the Year
* Club of the Year
* Event of the Year
All nominees will have shown dedication and commitment to their role, no matter how big or small, and have been active in the last 12 months.
Volunteer nominees need to be registered British Triathlon volunteers (they can register here: https://www.britishtriathlon.org/dev/register.php), and Official and Coach nominations should hold current British Triathlon qualifications and membership.
The closing date for nominations is Monday 24th September.
The British Triathlon Federation Awards Scheme is designed to recognise the contributions and efforts provided by our volunteers who's hard work, dedication and commitment keeps the sport running as smoothly as it does today – so please log on and nominate today!
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I really do mean to keep up with the blogging :D, I just unfortunately have been busy with my many other side projects and Winter Break has had friends coming into town etc. Plus my parents left for Iraq last week and I've been worried about them! Seems insane to do a pilgrimage right now but I did watch a documentary about how the Shia Militia are protecting pilgrims in Iraq right now so I'm sure (and praying) that they'll be alright.
Anyways I personally quit my Anti-Depressants a few days ago and haven't felt this good in weeks! My mind feels clear and more focused (again I never recommend any do this themselves without the OK from a Doctor (which I most certainly am not)!
Hopefully I'll be able to keep up with this more now that my mind is clear, I feel like I always get so much more done when I'm not on those stupid meds. Also I've started video blogging on YouTube! So check those out when you get time!
Anyway I have a date coming over in a few minutes she's already on her way :D, so…. Toodles I promise I'll update tomorrow!


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Medcalf/Taylor in Evenshade Ark. 1840
Looking for information on Mr. Medcalf and his wife. I believe the children to be: 1)Jane, 2)Andrew, 3)Bud.
1)Jane married twice #1 Mr Blankenship b.1840 children: Fannie b.1862, Laura, Willie #2 Bird Lane, children: Florence, Murray, Leonard and Elmer.2) Andrew married Sara Hamilton, children Martha Ann, Sam, Reddie, Pink.
3)Bud's children Ida, Winnie, Martha, Maude Luther, and Dot.ThanksJean Ward


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In the NHL tonight, the Sabres and the Rangers square off once again, as well as the Canucks and the Ducks, which should make for two very exciting on-ice competitions worthy of any sports fan's bets. I'll be taking the Canucks with the 1.5 goal margin given, as well as the Sabres to win outright as they will be hungry to gain back the lost ground from the questionable call at the end of the last game. Throwing these two games together in to one tidy little two team parlay wager should keep the evening very interesting, and hopefully profitable. Make sure that if you are looking to do some online sports betting tonight that you get down to the sportsbooks before the start of the earlier games this evening, which will be starting at or around 7:00 ET. I already can't wait for the action to begin, as my Canucks are looking to stave off elimination down in Anaheim. It will be all eyes on Roberto Luongo, who will need to put on a career performance to stand up to the Ducks, who no doubt smell blood in this series with a 3-1 advantage.
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On January 20, 2008, I attended the NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin with good friend
and bluegrass promoter Brad Klabunde. Using my old Sony "point-and-shoot" digital camera in frigid temperatures, I did my best to
capture the experience. The New York Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers in overtime, 23-20. The temperature at kickoff was -1,
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When it comes to meteorologists, Kansas City is flooded with talent. Fox 4 Chief Meteorologist Mike Thompson is an Emmy Award winner, and Chief Meteorologist Bryan Busby of KMBC has a cuddly factor that no one else can claim.
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2. He takes himself super seriously (maybe not)
3. But he DOES take the weather seriously. And blogs it, too.
4. He's a selfie savant
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6. He kicked cancer's booty
7. The man can spot a double rainbow. Off duty. IN LAS VEGAS.
8. He's got three awesome co-hosts #Sunny #Stormy #Breezy
9. He lights up our lives
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Well the trip is here!
We are on our way for Blog El Salvador!
Shaun and I are in the Nashville airport getting ready to go and meet up with the rest of the crew in Houston.
Its EARLY!
I 'd like to take a moment to narrate this photo:
1. we are trying to smile at 5 am
2. Are we for real up at 5 am
3. Shaun just told me there is crazy flooding in El Salvador ( please pray!)
Follow me on twitter @keelymarie and the trip #cbes
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Trying it out: chat it up with Google Allo
Google Allo is now available. While the messaging app is not yet available in the Play Store for downloading, it is possible to install it from unofficial sources. Here, you can learn how to install and use your Allo.
Google has released its new messaging app, Allo. Adding Allo to Duo, the Google I/O is complete: Google Duo offers video chats, and Google Allo is for text-based communication. The installation of Google Allo is not currently possible in the Google Play Store – you can pre-register yourself there, for when it is available. Exactly why Google has not yet activated the download there for those who are interested remains a mystery. After all, there's already an installation file on the APK Mirror portal. Allo is also available for iOS.
After installation, you must specify your mobile number, which also serves as your user name. Allo asks you to take a selfie to use as your profile photo, and then you are all set to go. Additionally, Allo automatically links with your Google profile, which is necessary for the Google Assistant to function properly. If you want, you can go into settings and disconnect it from your Google account.
After launching the app, a first contact is available to you: the Google Assistant, shown to you as a preview. Here, you can get answers to your questions, help finding restaurants, or even translations. You can speak to the Assistant in a one-on-one chat, or incorporate information into another chat simply by typing "@google" at the beginning of your message.
In addition, you have more contacts to chat with: you'll see not only Allo users, but also Google Hangouts users (at least, if they've given you their mobile number). You can send messages to these contacts. Hangouts users will see a window that prompts them to install Allo, but they can also just respond. This view is rather less suitable for chats, however.
Google Allo: Chats, Incognito Chats, and Automatic Responses
The basis of all functions is, of course, the classic chats. Group conversations are also possible. You can send voice messages. Additionally, Google had artists create lots of stickers with a variety of messages and moods.
Automatic responses are available for English-language conversations – Allo gives you suggestions for appropriate responses – such as "Haha", "Awesome" and so on. This allows for quick reactions, but it does not replace actual interaction.
Incognito Chats Are Unlike the Regular Chats in Allo
End-to-end encryption. Google cannot see what you are discussing on its servers. If you want, it's possible for you to set an expiration time for your messages – from five seconds, to up to a week (or you can turn off the timer and allow messages to be displayed indefinitely). You cannot access the Google Assistant in an incognito chat.
Google Allo Offers the Google Assistant
The Google Assistant is the centerpiece of Allo. The Assistant functions require connection with a Google account, which is automatically activated by Allo. In the "My Activity" display of your Google account, you can see what information is stored there – it's where you will find almost all of the questions you have asked the Google Assistant. This is not surprising, given the function of the Assistant, but you should be aware of it.
There are two ways to access the Assistant. You can use the Assistant via a private chat room. There, you can ask the Assistant what you want, and it will answer you as best as it can. If you ask it a question, you will typically get a standard Google search result, which can sometimes be enough. Allo and the Assistant are not very good at understanding spoken commands.
It is still unclear whether this chat-based access makes more sense than access on the classic Google app: the UI concept does not convince me, anyway. And the Assistant is currently not powerful enough as a chatbot.
Alternatively, the Google Assistant can contribute information in chats. You simply type "@google" and select the Google Assistant as a receiver, then add your question. From burger restaurants to recent movies: the information is quickly integrated into the conversation and all participants can see the responses by the Assistant. Some things are fun to do, but we still have not found the big "use-case." Of course, this is probably because the Google Assistant is currently only a preview, and has yet to show its full potential.
Even if you remove the connection to your Google account, the Assistant is still present. However, it will no longer be able to find information about your appointments or similar items – at least in our test that didn't really work.
This will not appeal to everyone, but it is the reality. On my first day with Allo, I received no further contacts except some colleagues from AndroidPIT. It seems pretty unlikely that this will change, even when the app is soon rolled out in the Play Store. We saw the same thing with Duo: some tech-interested contacts appeared, but no one from my wider circle of friends joined Duo. I suspect it will not be different with Allo. The reason: I see no killer feature in Allo.
Why the Google Assistant functions were not simply integrated into an updated Hangouts platform is utterly baffling. It's also strange that contacts from Hangouts are only half-heartedly integrated into Allo – you can send them a message, and then Allo prompts your Hangouts contacts to install it.
The Limitations of Google Allo
As previously mentioned, Allo is limited to one smartphone. Anyone who changes their smartphone must re-enable the account. When you do this, you will lose the chat history on the old phone without warning – apparently a backup in the cloud does not exist. You even have to set up a new profile picture. Group chats appear, but they are empty. If you restore Allo on the old phone, the chat history reappears.
A First Verdict on Google Allo
Allo has some interesting functions. As a messenger, it doesn't really bring anything new – the integrated Google Assistant features are nice, but rarely add value. I've looked many times through different chats and a variety of messages – I have not discovered a single situation in which such features provided an essential added value. You won't find it as a top choice for chats – most users will probably choose WhatsApp and Facebook.
Pretty stickers and functioning chats are not sufficient to hold a candle to WhatsApp or other widespread messengers. The preview version of Assistant will probably not be enough to attract many users.
We'll keep testing Allo, enjoying the stickers and asking ourselves: Why did Google develop this messenger? Will you, too? Which function interests you most? Let us know in the comments!
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Yeah I think they missed the bus, it's either that or they want world domination in the messaging app war and keep throwing them at us.
Google has the extreme vantage of being the creator of Android. Cancel every messaging app you have... Combine SMS, Allo, Duo, Hangouts. Make it the iMessage for Android. Everyone will use it, because Allo seems awesome. But I cannot keep it if my friends are in WhatsApp...
That is Google's chance to make a real difference.
Been reading a lot of the reviews about Allo and most say the same thing, not sure where the pay off is for this app. That's the conclusion I'm drawing as well. Hopefully Google has something bigger planned that this will be the base for. Time will tell. Or it will go away like many other Google projects. Just saying.
well playing 2 person games is fun in allo. I like playing the emoji chat games with another person or people.


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Vietnam Government Comes Clean on Toxic Waste: Formosa to Blame
The government of Vietnam has at last announced the results of an investigation into a massive fish-kill in the central coastal provinces.
The fish-kill was caused by toxic pollutants released from a steel-mill owned by Taiwan-based industrial conglomerate Formosa Plastics Group.
The announcement was made late afternoon Thursday June 30.
Citizens have long known the steel-mill in Ha Tinh Province was responsible for the disaster, but the government, who didn't respond to the environmental emergency for the first two weeks after dead fish started to appear on beaches, have refused to acknowledge the culprit.
The government's inaction, along with callous remarks by a Formosa executive incited protests starting May 1. Despite brutal repression which saw people beaten and arrested by police, protests occurred on successive Sundays in Cities and provinces around the country.
The communist party government of Vietnam attempted to prevent protests by putting hundreds of activists under house arrest, and by blocking access to social media sites such as Facebook, but protests occurred again for a third week.
The announcement today admitted that the steel-mill had released toxic chemicals through a waste-water pipe that extends 1.5 kilometers into the ocean. The chemicals included phenol and cyanide, and were carried by ocean currents, causing 200 kilometer tide that destroyed marine life, affecting the livelihoods of thousands of people.
A Formosa Plastic Group executive made a formal apology via a recorded video that was played at the June 30 meeting. The executive blamed sub-contractors to the plant for the mistake, but said that his company will take responsibility and compensate those affected. The company pledged US$500 million in compensation. Some media outlets reported it was a US$500 million dollar fine imposed by the Vietnamese government.
Employees and subcontractors at the Ha Tinh steel plant were put on leave June 29. The plant was due to go into full production late June. It is not known when operations will begin.


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New version MSN Video Simplifies video sharing
Microsoft Corp. has released its latest version of MSN(R) Video, offering consumers and advertisers an enhanced experience by improving the ability to find and discover premium and user-generated video content from the expansive MSN Video library, adding new community sharing features, and introducing a new time-based advertising delivery model.
The new MSN Video makes it easier for viewers to find and discover the breadth of video content from more than 40 leading video content providers, as well as video from across the Web. MSN Video now also integrates Soapbox user-generated videos directly into the same easy-to-use destination, and enables people to search and browse the entire MSN Video catalog while concurrently watching a video in a split-screen format. In addition, MSN Video users are now able to easily create playlists of their favorite videos and share them with friends.
"This latest release of MSN Video will make discovering, watching and sharing video easier and more entertaining than ever before," said Rob Bennett, general manager, entertainment, video and sports for MSN. "By increasing the discoverability of our deep catalog, making it easier to share videos with friends, and improving the advertising model, we are continuing in our mission to make video an integral part of the MSN experience."
The advertising delivery model for MSN Video, a first of its kind for a major online portal, now delivers advertising based on the amount of time a viewer spends watching videos, instead of by the number of clips watched. This improvement will provide a more predictable viewing experience and enable people to "channel surf" without being interrupted. MSN users will now see pre-roll advertisements before the first video and then see additional advertisements no more than once every three minutes during their viewing session.
The new version of MSN Video is available today in the U.S. and in a beta version in more than 10 markets worldwide, including Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain and the U.K. Over the next several months, MSN Video will be incorporated throughout all the MSN channels to creative a cohesive experience video experience throughout the portal.


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San Francisco: Intergalactic Peace Conspiracy, 1989. Six issues of the staplebound zine, all in fine condition, in an original mailing envelope with the addressee's name blotted out; 7x8.5 inches. The Harold was originally an underground newspaper from Isla Vista, but its creator moved to San Francisco and got involved in other projects such as San Fran Synthesist. This zine was a resurrection of the spirit of the old newspaper but in a format fitting the zine culture of the late 1980s. The series is identified as volume 3, the first issue appearing on the 20th anniversary of the original 1968 publication. (Inventory #: 208237)


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Viacom Initiates Attractive Dividend Payment
Viacom Inc [[VIA]] announced today that the company will initiate a quarterly dividend of $.15 per share.
Following the dividend announcement, Viacom stock will boast a 1.7% dividend yield based on yesterday's closing price. Income investors are sure to take notice of this announcement as Viacom will now offer a higher yield than other consumer media stocks like Disney (1.0% yield) or News Corp (1.2% yield).
Viacom President and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman said in a statement today, "Viacom's quarterly cash dividend and the resumption of our long-standing stock purchase program demonstrate our commitment to return value to our stockholders and our confidence in Viacom's ability to deliver long-term, sustainable growth.
"Today's announcements are the direct result of our focused strategic efforts over the last several years to increase efficiency and emphasize free cash flow generation while continuing to invest in our creative content engines. We are confident that our robust free cash flow generation will give us the flexibility to continue to simultaneously grow our operations and generate significant returns for our shareholders."
The entertainment giant which owns BET, MTV and Paramount Pictures will also implement a $4 billion stock repurchase program.
Investors cheered the news of the dividend announcement, sending Viacom shares up 3.2% to $37.09 in afternoon trading. The shares have now gained over 18% in 2010, while the S&P 500 has dropped 3%.
The initial dividend will be payable on July 1 to shareholders of record as of June 21.


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The Drama School Audition – and how to survive it
– Some partisan advice from Terrie Fender, Head of GSA at the University of Surrey. (Information originally posted on www.dramauk.co.uk)
Audition processes vary slightly from school to school. Some schools hold one-day auditions where a decision is made at the end of a single day. Other schools may hold up to five rounds of recalls, where you will experience an ever increasing sense of hopefulness and tension as you draw nearer to the final recall and decision. Some schools do communal workshops and others do single auditions before a panel. Some do combinations of all these.
Whichever process you experience it is essential to ensure that you understand how the particular process works and also that you have some understanding about how the decisions are made.
– it's very competitive. Most schools see literally thousands of candidates for a very limited number of places. I know you don't want to hear that and it may seem unhelpful to remind you. However, it is important for you to know that any recall at any of the Drama UK schools is a really impressive result! It also should help you to put a potential rejection letter into a more understandable and manageable context. It really doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of talent. Having said that, however many rounds you actually go through in each individual process and how well you do in any one of them, the final result will usually be one of the following:
An offer of a place (which can sometimes be conditional on funding or academic grades)
An offer of a place on the waiting list
A letter of rejection
Obviously you will be hoping for the first one! But it isn't always possible for schools to offer even outstanding candidates a place straight away, particularly if the audition process is in the early stages. Perhaps you didn't know this, but in order to maintain equal opportunities and to treat everyone fairly, schools need to ensure that a proportional number of places are available right through to the end of the audition period. Therefore it is often necessary to put good candidates on the waiting list, in order to stagger the acceptance procedure appropriately.
Also, it is often extremely difficult to make a final decision between candidates who may all be excellent in their own individual ways. When faced with a hundred excellent candidates and only 20 places, schools will need to take account of a number of factors in addition to that of the demonstration of talent.
Schools will consider the need for diversity within the cohort, castability, gender balance, evidence of commitment and desire to succeed and the ability to work creatively in a group with others. We are potentially going to be working together quite intensively for three years, so it is very important to find the right match! The audition panellists will also consider the balance of the final cohort in terms of how they might be cast in final year shows and also how they will reflect and embody the likely requirements of the performing arts industry of the future.
In this regard, drama school auditions reflect the way in which the industry operates its own professional audition procedures. This means that sometimes, talented candidates may miss out on places in a particular year. This may not necessarily reflect on their ability to succeed at another time and place, or in the presence of a different panel.
So, if at first you don't succeed, do try again. If repeated attempts bear no fruit, it may be wise to consider other ways of entering the profession and of finding alternative ways to pursue the things you love. There are other ways - and it is important to remember that. Your abilities and drive may push you through regardless of a successful drama school audition.
So how best to prepare?
Most schools will audition everyone who applies in a first round audition. There are usually at least two panellists, sometimes more, who will decide whether to put you through to the second round.
We try to assist candidates by setting clear requirements in advance of the audition. It is very important that you take note of these requirements and prepare as carefully as possible, making sure that you follow all advice regarding suitable monologues, songs, clothing and any other special activities.
The choice of monologue is really important. The choice says something about you, the kind of material you respond to and whether or not you have a realistic view of your own potential.
Drama Schools
ALRA- The Academy of Live & Recorded Arts
Arts Educational Schools London
Bristol Old Vic
BSA- Birmingham School of Acting
Drama Centre London
Drama Studio London
East 15 Acting School
Guildhall School of Acting
GSA - Guilford School of Acting
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
LIPA- The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
MMU- Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
The Oxford School of Drama
Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance
The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Monologue Advice
When choosing, here are a few major points to consider:
Try to avoid using a monologue from an audition book. These monologues will have been done many, many times before and it may be hard for the panellists to distinguish your version from others they have heard. However, these books can be a helpful way of introducing you to a range of writers. Do use them in this way and follow up by looking at some of the writers' other material to try to find something more personal to you.
All chosen monologues should be entirely appropriate for your age and in your own dialect/accent. Your choice of speech should be something for which you could actually be cast in tomorrow and for which you are entirely suitable.
If you are asked to prepare a contemporary monologue, make sure it is something you can really connect with and understand. It should allow you to reveal your potential casting and will also signify your interest and currency in contemporary theatre.
If you are asked to prepare a Shakespeare monologue, it is usually better to choose one that is in verse, rather than in prose. It gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to handle the language.
If you have been asked to prepare two monologues, ensure that they have a good contrast in terms of funny/sad, classical/contemporary etc. You should take every chance to demonstrate versatility, but again, keep it within your actual range.
Avoid dialects that are not your own. We want to see 'you' in the role, not you in a 'mask', whether it be physical or vocal.
Look for 'active' material, where the speaker is trying to change/get responses from the person(s) to whom they are speaking. The best monologues feel like scenes, even though only one scene partner is actually speaking.
Avoid 'one-trick' monologues where only one point of view is expressed at length. These will limit your ability to demonstrate variety and responses. Likewise, avoid 'story' monologues that describe or recall a single event that has already taken place. It's really hard to keep such monologues active and open to response.
When you rehearse your monologue, get a friend to stand in for the other character so that you can practice talking to a real person and experience how they respond. This will help you when you have to do the speech at audition, alone.
And finally, make sure you have read the whole play and not just your monologue. You may well be asked questions about the context of the piece or how you perceive your objective in the scene. Know who the writer is and what sort of plays they write/have written.
Finally, for all auditions, do wear appropriate clothing and footwear. You will need practical clothes that allow you to move and breathe without inhibition. Shoes should allow a good contact with the ground and ensure good posture.
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Boom Brown Outs, Yellow Jackets, and Growth Spurts
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Here are the design proposals going before the citys review boards tonight for guidance and evaluations.
Brown Out
It would be difficult to intentionally design something as ugly or unhealthy for sidewalk activity as "The Marion" apartments on Bellevue Avenue and East Pine Street. The shit-colored building is, in essence, a homage to the carport. The units turn their back on an interesting intersection, stacked three stories above a windy, foreboding parking lot. So, it is without remorse or nostalgia that we bid the fair maiden Marion farewell.
The Stratford Company, developers and owner of the site, wants to build a six-story residential building. The plan is to condominiumize the development, says Stratfords director of asset management Mark Isner. The proposed building would contain 103 condos and use the ground floor for retail and office space. Parking for 123 cars would, thankfully, be underground.
Ankrom Moisan Architects
The firm recently hung a banner from the Marions façade asking would-be tenants and neighbors to complete an online survey about what sorts of qualities they seek in the new building. Were trying to make them affordable as we can possible make them, Isner says. Stratford hopes to break ground this summer.
At tonights meeting, open to the public, architects and developers will respond to design guidance provided by the citys volunteer design-review board in October. If you want to go, its at 8 p.m. in room of 3211 of Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway.
Meaning Well
Good intentions can get in the way of good design. For example, an impressive proposal for condos at E Thomas Street and Melrose Avenue E may not mesh the citys milquetoast plans for the site. Developer Masto Properties has proposed replacing a squat apartment building with a six-story building, containing 30 condominiums and parking for 32 vehicles below grade. One point of friction: Its bright yellow.
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They said it might be too bold, Steve Gawronski of Group Architect Inc. says about the design-review boards take on the design at a previous meeting. But the color works with the building and is spectacularly refreshing. Thousands of cans of taupe paint already threw up all over pre-fab boxes around the citywe dont need another one.
In addition to maintaining a 15-foot clearance from the building to the north, the buildings other spatial challenge is related to I-5. Melrose abuts the freeway, parallel. Seattles Department of Transportation maintains a right-of-way 20 feet back from the street on Melrose and asks developers to keep that space level with the sidewalk. The problem: complying at this site, on a steep grade, would require transitioning from the sidewalk-level to the bottom floor of the building with this hideous concrete wall.
Copyright 2008, Group Architect Inc.
Group Architects proposal to terrace the sidewalk (as shown in the first rendering) is a vast improvement and should be permitted. If SDoT needs the space in 50 years, which it may, then it can ask the building's owners to tear out the terrace. At tonights meeting, architects address will those issues and respond to previous design guidance. Its at 6:30 p.m. in room 3211 of Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway.
More about this gargantuan devlopment on Westlake…
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West Lake Union Grows Up
It is huge. Developer CarrAmerica has submitted two proposals for office and biotech facilities on Westlake Avenue North, which further contributes to the rapid devlopment around West Lake Union. Were reviewing them as two projects, but considering the project cumulatively, says project planner Scott Ringold at the citys Department of Planning and Development. Its a way for us to comprehensively review as much of project as they can envisions at this point.
The first phase would be to construct a six-story building with 149,564 square feet of office space and parking for 292 vehicles inside the structure, at and below grade. Developers initiated the design review process in 2006, and are now returning to the design board with a fleshed out proposal.
The second phase would be to construct two additional six-story office and laboratory buildings with four levels of parking, two of which would be below grade.
Between the two, Ringold says, the developers are asking replace to 13,000 square feet of Highland Street with a hill climb and pedestrian plaza.
MulvannyG2 Architecture
The meeting for the newer proposal is tonight at 6:30 p.m. in room #1 of the Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Avenue West. The second meeting, for the more developed proposal, is at the same place at 8:00 p.m.


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Don't 86 it: Toyota's latest
The automotive world is a highly misunderstood industry. Sometimes there are two cars that look exactly alike, but are branded differently like with GMC and Chevrolet. Sometimes the frame and body of one type of car is used to construct an entirely different vehicle. Then, there are the times that manufacturers will pull a fast one; they release a car for several years under a different name and a different brand, and then switch it up. Such is the case with the Toyota 86. Originally developed in conjunction with Subaru, the Toyota 86 was manufactured solely by them, but was branded with a Scion FR-S nameplate. Talk about confusing!
Toyota is actually hoping to alleviate some of this confusion later this year with the release of the newest model of this vehicle, which will be called the Toyota 86. Scion, a division of Toyota, will discontinue the marketing of the FR-S to make room for the 86. Set with a release date of August, Toyota has perfected the vehicle that didn't seem to be working for Subaru or Scion in terms of sales numbers. Toyota is hoping that the production of the 86 will throw them into the sports car game that other manufacturers have managed to dominate.
Toyota isn't exactly well known for their sports cars, but their traditional sedans are consistently some of the highest sellers in the United States automotive market. Due to their popularity, Toyota is hopeful about the rebranding of the 86 and hoping it performs better under their nameplate than it did as a Scion vehicle. Many of its critics are saying, however, that Toyota has not made enough changes to warrant the big unveiling its been given. In fact, most of the reviewers seem to be more excited about the second generation that Toyota and Subaru recently confirmed.
Toyota took Scion's model and beefed it up a little, adding a little bit more power. They've improved the handling by fine tuning the shocks and springs, but the meager two hundred horsepower isn't impressing the sports car crowd. Many maintain that the two hundred horsepower the 86 boasts is impressive considering the price range and the aspiration of the engine. Other than adding in LED headlights and some other fresh features, there is little that has been done to the 86 to pull drivers' eyes away from other affordable cars of its type.
Produced in both a manual and automatic transmission, Toyota has high hopes that the 86 will do well in its lineup. Early photos depict a vehicle that has been streamlined slightly, but remains incredibly similar to that of the previous Scion design. They've worked on the steering wheel to add in audio controls, but otherwise it seems that Toyota has dumbed down the interior and made it look cleaner, but boring. It is possible that the photos we're seeing are just an early prototype and the real version will feature more changes and bells and whistles, but early reviews aren't hopeful.
Many of the reviewers believe that the 86 will be able to hold its own in the market, and will eventually make a name for itself for Toyota fans. It is being offered, supposedly, at a similar price tag to that of the Scion, making it one of the more affordable rear wheel drive sports' models on the market. Toyota also hopes some of their brand name popularity will carry over, thus rocketing the 86 to a level of success that the Scion and Subaru models never attained. Will an improved engine and a slightly different body style be enough of a bump to make this the next popular vehicle by Toyota? Time will tell.
Toyota has some major competition for this particular market, but they don't seem to be scared about it. Reviewers are optimistic about the future of the 86 nameplate, especially considering the promised future collaboration between Subaru and Toyota. Whether or not they are able to achieve the success their other models have, remains to be seen, but at least the 86 is providing something pretty cool to look at. With some pretty big shoes to fill, the 86 is going to need a whole lot more than looks to skyrocket it to the ranks of other Toyota models.


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Receiving a structured settlement annuity from a civil lawsuit can be a dream come true for some. Annuities provide you with a guaranteed income stream that can be used to supplement lost wages, to cover ongoing medical expenses and more. However, while others find this payment structure to be ideal, others prefer or even need the funds up-front. The good news is that you may be able to sell your structured settlement annuity for a lump sum amount. Each state has different laws in place regarding the sale of a structured settlement annuity, so you want to begin the sales process by exploring regulations in your state. This will tell you if selling the annuity is an option that is available for you to consider.
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There are many reasons why individuals may prefer to sell a structured settlement annuity. When you sell a structured settlement annuity, you can typically expect to receive between 65 and 80 percent of the current face value of the annuity, so there is a considerable cost associated with this. However, the benefits of receiving a lump sum payment may exceed the downsides of the sales costs. For example, you could buy a house with cash with the lump sum amount, and this means that you would not be responsible for a mortgage payment potentially for the rest of your life. You could also pay off high interest credit card debt, invest the funds, go back to school, pay off medical expenses and more. In many cases, individuals have more than one goal in mind for the use of funds, so you could improve your life in many ways if you had access to the funds right now.
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Before you decide to sell your structured settlement annuity, it is important to carefully review the pros and cons associated with this. When you sell your annuity, you lose the guaranteed income stream that they provide to you. However, if you invest the funds wisely, you may potentially increase your ongoing income stream. Your annuity payments may have a firm end date, but your own investment of the funds could give you an ongoing income stream to enjoy. There are costs associated with selling the annuity, but you may be able to use the lump sum amount to pay down debts. By doing so, the net difference to your budget may be improved with thoughtful and planned use of the lump sum amount.
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If you have decided to sell your structured settlement annuity, you may be wondering what the sales process entails. After you have determined if you are legally permitted to sell your annuity, you should work with your attorney or broker to determine the current face value of your annuity. Then, you can shop around to find a legitimate and honest buyer for your annuity. When shopping around for quotes, review each buyer's rating with the Better Business Bureau, and ensure that the buyer is licensed to conduct such activities. The buyer who you choose to work with will provide you with specific instructions to finalize the sale, but most will need to see payment stubs for your structured settlement annuity payments as well as tax returns, the court ruling issuing the settlement and other related annuity documents.
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About Rocio Cervera
Back in my university days my artwork was based in street art, graffiti and stencil work with a high political slant. Nowadays my inspiration has developed with depth, conciousness and styles, making my art much more complex. My biggest references are Cy Twombly, the School of New York, and various Spanish artists like Teixidor, Gordillo or Canogar. If you wanna know me as living human here it goes: I was born in Madrid, Spain in 1987, and from a very young age I´ve been completely consumed by art. Having been born into a family with much creativity this further fueled my ambitions to create and learn more. I studied fine arts with the focus on painting, but because of Spains economical climate at the time, I decided to focus on Set Design, combining my passion for fine art with the practical designs for entertainment. After my studies I entered the world of graphic and interior design, working with music and cultural festivals, as well as advertising. This work brought me to where I am now, currently working at an art gallery in Madrid.
Degree in Fine Arts, University of Salamanca, Spain (2005-2010).
Master in Set Design, Istituto Europeo di Design (IED, 2010-2011).


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I love elf cosmetics. When I received one these in my Elf beauty Bundle I was so excited to try it.
Now I have repurchased it 4 times. I love the formula of this product, it is smooth and pigmented. It goes on smoothly, with great precision, and lasts all day. This is my go to liner.
I would definitely recommend this product and brand
For the price of this product it works very well. It creates nice lines that are long lasting!
I'm not sure if I got some that were old and had been sitting on the shelves for a long time or what, but this stuff was sucky. It didn't work very well. The line wasn't strong and I ended up finishing with another product. Weirdly enough though, e.l.f.'s eyeliner that is pretty much identical to this but it's not waterproof, is great for the price! I'm convinced I got a bad batch or something, but I'll just stick with the not waterproof version.
When I first tried e.l.f. products, I wasn't impressed at all; I tried concealer, a smoky eyeshadow palette, and a bottled liquid eyeliner, and all of them were pretty crappy. But, I'm so glad I gave them a second chance and I intend to provide reviews on all the things I've gotten within the last month or so, with this being the first. Also, please note that I use all my e.l.f. products with their primer and setting spray.
I have this particular eyeliner in two shades: black and coffee. It's a liquid liner with a brush tip that goes on much like a marker would. To be honest, I was very iffy about this at first because I know from past experience that brush tip liners get clogged when applied over eye shadow and the flow of the liner stops. This has not happened yet with this eye liner.
The brush tip allows for very precise and variable application, so if you'd prefer a thin line, you can do that... or, if you want a thicker line, you can easily either create a single thick stroke or layer thin lines on to create a single bold line. Unlike e.l.f.'s crummy bottled eye liner, this one doesn't flake off if you apply a new layer of liner over a previous one.
The black liner is not the boldest, blackest black to ever exist, but I personally love it. The coffee liner is great if you're going for a more subtle look and would be great for everyday work makeup. These liners go on smooth, stay put and work great for a precision cat-eye look. Also, these are very much waterproof; my eyes water a little when I apply makeup and this stuff does not budge or run off. Overall, this is simply a beautiful product that works better than any other liquid eye liner I've ever tried - better than L'Oreal, Maybelline and several other more expensive drugstore brands.
One last thing: the price of this liner is just as wonderful as the liner itself. It's only $2.00. But don't be fooled by a low price and assume the product itself is cheap as far as quality. E.l.f.'s waterproof eye liner is an absolute steal for the price, so even if you don't like it, you won't be out much money. If you're looking for a good liquid eye liner that won't cost an arm and a leg, I have to recommend this one. I promise, you will not be disappointed. It comes in several other shades too, such as dark green, bright blue, and purple.
Also, for those who aren't aware, e.l.f. is a cruelty-free brand - they do not test their products on animals. I understand that might not make a difference to everyone, but I personally love them even more for it.
Just wanted to give a little update. I've since changed my mind on how wonderful this product is. After using mine for a while, the tip frayed and eventually dried up to the point where it quit working entirely. And no, I didn't use all the eyeliner in it (and if I did, there wasn't a whole lot in there). So this stuff is okay for maybe 20-25 applications, but eventually, the tip will start to feather, get clogged and ultimately become unusable.
E.l.f. offers better eyeliners (their Intense Ink Eyeliner is only a dollar more and is fantastic) and I would recommend trying those instead.
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Thursday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. @ AMC Showplace Naperville 16
Bethany is joining the saints of Mt. Zion Lutheran as they host a special one-time screening of the new Luther movie Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World!
The film tells the rousing adventure story that was Martin Luther's life, following his bold quest for truth—a journey that would reshape the church, and the world.
Here is the trailer for the film: https://vimeo.com/154364811
To reserve your tickets, please visit the Tugg Event Page here: http://naperville.NewLutherMovie.com. Unlike a traditional movie showing, my Tugg screening requires that 100 tickets be reserved before the March 30 in order for the screening to occur. We're going to need your help if we're going to make this event happen!
We'd love to see you in the audience, and we'd really appreciate you helping us spread the word. Tell your other friends and have them join us for this special one-time screening.


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The Manatee County Port Authority announced at its February 18th meeting its intent to seek bids for a major dredging project at Port Manatee.
Dredging of the port's new Berth 12 will provide a navigational depth of 41ft at mean-low-water with an additional foot of draft for ships utilizing the south channel area of Port Manatee. The nearly 1,600ft long berth is designed to accommodate containerized shipping and is expected to be operational by late 2010.[Read More]


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To the editor:
If the disadvantaged aren't coming into our churches, then we must go to them. The least of them are the poor, the homeless and the lost and broken...the heart of God.
To the editor:
I can't say I enjoy reading about the homeless, but it touches me in a strong way. I'm 87 years old and a World War II veteran, 161 days of front-line fighting in a Sherman tank, 3rd Army under Gen. Patton.
My last report was 25 percent of these homeless are veterans. Why? There are still lots of people out there who love and care for the veterans, but not enough.
To the editor:
Every year on Halloween, coming from Calabash traveling on Georgetown Road, there has been a pumpkin on a tree that has two branches sticking up on either side with a small one in the center with a pumpkin on it, except for last year. This year, I spotted it again.
Whoever is doing it, I want you to realize people have noticed when it is there and when it's not there. It has a certain mystery about it. Thank you whoever you are.
Mary Benes
Sunset Beach
I saw something on Facebook the other day that really caught my attention. No, it wasn't a free iPad offer or people posting random fruits or colors in hopes of expressing some cryptic message with their closest 700 friends.
It was a picture, well, two pictures really, probably aided by Photoshop or some other photo-editing software.
If you're on Facebook, you've probably seen it by now. Two photos, side by side, the first a group of what appear to be World War II soldiers, the second a group of Occupy Wall Street protesters.
To the editor:
Sunset Beach's annual report contends the town has been awarded $1,350,000 in grants for its boat ramp. According to the town, that includes $500,000 from the county and $350,000 from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC). Not true and disingenuous at best.
To the editor:
I've had the pleasure of serving on our POA board (Village at Calabash) with Bill Brennan for more than a year, and I've known him since I first moved here nine years ago.
Bill has always been available to help out wherever help is needed. He serves on the town of Carolina Shores HOA/POA Advisory Board and is our development's liaison between the town and our POA. Bill is knowledgeable about all six developments that make up the town of Carolina Shores and is well informed about their needs.
To the editor:
In response to the letter: "Taxpayers group protects itself:"
The Sunset Beach Town Council realized parking on the island's side streets was invading private property ownership and took appropriate action.
The shoulders on these streets are only 5 feet wide. State law requires all four wheels be off the 20-foot roadbed to allow emergency vehicles to proceed safely. That meant two of the wheels and the car door opening and discharging of passengers were taking place on private property.
To the editor:
I live in Pinehurst but was recently down at our vacation home at Ocean Isle Beach. I happened to pick up the Beacon and was so touched by your story about the homeless couple. It showed a lot of sensitivity and compassion on your part. It made me think about the countless times I have been in a similar situation but was either too afraid to reach out or simply not trusting.
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