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[In honor of Super Bowl XLVII — because everyone knows that Roman numerals make everything very distinguished and significant — we're bringing back one of our most-read, and most personally-favored posts. Enjoy your SUPER BOWL PARTY, everyone.]
Unless you live here, I'm assuming you're aware of a little football game taking place this weekend between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. (And maybe, just maybe, you might have heard something — but probably nothing original — about that whole Harbowl storyline. Well here's a little-known wrinkle about it.)
I'm as excited as anyone for the game, which is why, this Sunday, I might try to find a local bar hosting a Super Bowl party. But I'll probably be out of luck, unless I'm willing to go to a "Big Game" party instead. And if I'm feeling spendthrift — the always-confusing word that sounds like "thrifty" but actually means "profligate" — I might try to pick up a new flat-screen TV at a Super Bowl sale. But unless I'm willing to settle for one of those ubiquitous "Big Game" sales, I'll probably be forced to stick with what I've got.
Every year, while every sports yak in America is obsessing over Super Bowl scouting reports, every business in America is trying to capitalize on the game. But most of them aren't using the words "Super Bowl" to do so, and the reason is fairly obvious: the phrase "Super Bowl" is trademarked by the NFL, which is famously protective of its intellectual property. Moreover, the privilege of using the phrase "Super Bowl" in advertising is one of the valuable rights bestowed by the NFL upon its advertisers and promotional partners — which gives the NFL extra incentive to keep freeloaders from poaching the phrase (thereby diminishing its value to potential paying promotional partners).
But what if the NFL is wrong? What if I really could check out the Super Bowl party at my favorite watering hole without them being subjected to the threat of legal doom?
Guess what, folks: I can.
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Texas Government
Crain, Peterson reappointed to THC
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- Published on 11 September 2013
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Crain, Peterson reappointed to Texas Historical Commission
John Crain of Dallas and Gilbert "Pete" Peterson III of Alpine were reappointed to the Texas Historical Commission by Gov. Rick Perry this week.
Their terms will expire Feb. 1, 2019. The commission works to preserve Texas' architectural, archeological and cultural landmarks.
Crain is president and CEO of The Summerlee Foundation. He is an executive committee member and past president of Friends of the Texas Governor's Mansion, a board member of the Southern Methodist University William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies, and past president and honorary life board member of the Texas State Historical Association.
He is a board member and past vice president of the Historic Preservation League, an advisory director of the Texas State History Museum Foundation, and an ex officio member of The Sixth Floor Museum. He is also past chairman of the Dallas County Historical Commission and City of Dallas Landmark Commission.
Crain received a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, a master's degree in history from Southwest Texas State University, now Texas State University, and certificates in arts administration from Harvard University and museum management from the University of California at Berkeley.
Peterson is the investments officer at West Texas National Bank in Alpine. He is president of the Museum of the Big Bend Advisory Board and Davis Mountains Trans-Pecos Heritage Association, vice president of Friends of the Center for Big Bend Studies, a board member of Friends of the Texas Governor's Mansion, and a board member and past president of Leadership Big Bend.
He is also a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, a past board member of the Alpine Public Library, past president of the Rotary Club of Alpine, and past treasurer of the Alpine Chamber of Commerce.
Peterson received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in broadcast and film art from Southern Methodist University.

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South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard Traveling to World Ag Expo Next Week
PIERRE - Gov. Dennis Daugaard and representatives from the Department of Agriculture are traveling to California next week for the World Ag Expo in hopes of expanding the dairy industry in South Dakota.
Daugaard and the Ag Department representatives will be at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif., on Feb. 13-14.
Daugaard says the state's reasonable feed costs, nice tax climate, high demand for milk and support for the agricultural industry make South Dakota an ideal place for the dairy industry to expand.
He says the state's current herd of about 92,000 dairy cows must double to keep up with the capacities of the state's milk processors.
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Adam Levine has conquered the music world and he's hoping to make a splash in acting later this year, appearing in Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story."
"Ryan Murphy asked me to be in it. We had dinner and he said, 'Do you want to do this show?' And I said, 'Yes,' and then I'm going to show up and I'm going to try to act," Adam told Access Hollywood after "The Voice" on Tuesday night.
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Already a successful musician, and judge – he coached Javier Colon to a Season 1 "The Voice" win – Adam has no qualms about his first major acting foray.
"I hope I don't disappoint him," he said, referring to Ryan. "I think, I think I'll be good in it."
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Beyond his new role on the way, Adam also has a new look – debuting a much shorter 'do on Monday's episode of "The Voice."
"Sometimes you just – sometimes you've got to just take it off," he told Access. "[It] releases things. Gets you in a good place."
It was Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton's teams who competed this week on "The Voice," and Adam is looking forward to seeing his singers take to the stage next week.
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Back in early May, I got to visit the set of Underworld: Awakening when the production was filming in Vancouver. While on set, I got to participate in a group interview with producer Kate Beckinsale. Here's some of the highlights:
- She didn't plan on returning to the franchise. She thought it was going to be a trilogy and that was that, and had no interest in coming back until Wiseman told her his idea for the fourth film, which she took a liking to.
- When casting her daughter in the film, Wiseman told her he found the perfect girl. Then, without knowing who it was that Wiseman was talking about, Beckinsale and her daughter were browsing around a Barnes and Noble where she spotted a girl that looked exactly like her. The girl in the bookstore turned out to be the same girl Wiseman was talking about (India Eisley), and she was cast in the film.
- Being one of the few people left from the original film, she had a voice in making some of the more creative decisions about her character.
- She enjoyed the added stakes to the film that came with the addition of a daughter for Selene.
- The film follows Selene's journey as a not-so-maternalistic woman who finds out that she now has a teenage daughter.
Hit the jump for the full interview. She also talks about working for two directors, the 3D cameras, the Underworld fanbase, and a lot more.
Before going any further, if you missed the recently released teaser trailer for Underworld: Awakening, I'd watch that first:
As usual, I'm offering you two ways to get the interview: you can either click here for the audio, or the full transcript is below. Underworld: Awakening gets released January 20, 2012.
Collider: How long did it take you to get back and comfortable into this role?
Kate Beckinsale: It was quite quick. It was a weird moment putting on the costume for the first time and the first costume fittings. I had forgotten that special screaming rubber noise. It was just so familiar. It was interesting because the first movie that I did of these, I was so completely out of my comfort zone and uncomfortable. I had to go through the training just because I was terrible at everything. I couldn't run properly or anything. So doing this one now after having already passed through that barrier is really nice. I still expect myself to mess it up every time. I'm still in the same mindset. But I am kind of good at it now.
Are you comfortable in the corsets?
Beckinsale: No. I mean I am used to wearing corsets. Even when I was first starting out it was either Shakespeare or Chekov. Everything that I was doing involved corsets. I guess I am just not destined to breathe that deeply.
How was this film presented to you and how were you convinced to do this film?
Beckinsale: I really wasn't intending to do another one. I kind of always heard that it was a trilogy and that was that. I didn't like the idea of rehashing the same whole thing too much. I think also have played the part twice. I've never played the same part even twice before. So I thought that doing it for the third time was like, "Where would you take it where it is worth doing?" Len [Wiseman] is a really great husband and has learned to just ignore his wife going, "No." and just quietly write a script for a couple of years and then say, "Actually, I have had this pretty good idea." The fact that it opened up the world a lot and had it come into the real world. The whole presence with a daughter was such a different take that I was sort of going, "Okay. That is interesting." It is nice. It's like our family business. How many actors get to have that? It's like everybody is wearing rubber.
You mentioned how Seline has a daughter in this movie. As a mother yourself, did that make the story resonate more with you?
Beckinsale: Yeah. I think you really want to see stakes that mean something in these kind of movies. Otherwise, it really is just lots of explosions and people running around in tight clothes. That is all very well and I think there is a place for that. I think you don't really engage properly unless if you feel there is some kind of real stakes there. I suppose that, yeah, having my own child, you do have added stakes.
Is it strange playing the mother of Olivia Hussey's daughter?
Beckinsale: No, it's not. India [Eisley] is so brilliant and good. I don't think of her as Olivia Hussey's daughter. I've never seen Olivia Hussey. She hasn't been on the set at all. In fact, the only time that I have seen her, which was weird, was at Christmas time. My daughter had not been well and we all had the flu. So we were going to go to the bookstore and get a bunch of books. Len had been saying, "We have to find a girl to play your daughter." He said, "I saw this one girl that was really good. I'm going to show her you her tape when we get home." We went to the bookstore and I was kind of cruising around in Barnes and Noble. I looked over and said, "Oh, my god. Look at that girl. She looks like a little me." It turned out that that was actually India and that was the girl that he said he was going to show me the tape of. It was really weird. I independently picked her out. She is a really good actress.
Your own daughter actually had a cameo in the second movie, right?
Beckinsale: Yeah. She can't keep playing my daughter.
She played you in the second movie, right?
Beckinsale: I know. But she will grow up really weird if she does it too many times. She can't do that.
So it was never brought up?
Beckinsale: She did go, "Uh, excuse me…" but I think in the long run psychologically it is probably best.
How has Seline being a mother changed her core?
Beckinsale: What is interesting during the movie is that the circumstances in which Seline has a child are such that she isn't aware that she has been changed by it all for quite a long time. She isn't even aware that it has happened. We go on that journey with her where someone who isn't necessarily your most maternal type finding that she not only has a child, but it is a relatively quite a big child.
Do you think that you play her more vulnerable because the stakes are higher?
Beckinsale: No. Not necessarily. I think it is depending on the circumstances. I think different things are happening to her and she has learned to become very cold. I don't think she is somebody that things don't affect. Even in the first movie she is the one that is sort of getting obsessed about things. It may appear that way a bit, but she is quite the badass in this movie too.
How is it like working with two directors? Normally, in a director team, one director will work with the actors while the other directs. But in this movie you literally have a different director each day. How has been adjusting to that and how does that work?
Beckinsale: It is really cool. When I first met with them I thought, "I wonder how that is going to work." But they have a real system where one of them directs on a Monday and then the other one directs on Tuesday. The one that is not directing is kind of silent and doesn't say anything. I thought they would never be able to keep that up. It must be really difficult. But they really do. The advantage is that you get somebody who may have possibly been incredibly frustrated the day before and is so desperate to have his turn that they are full of enthusiasm. That actually worked out really well. They are both really nice. Sometimes they talk in Swedish and we can't understand them. That makes me sad because it is one of the languages that I don't speak. I am getting there. I am learning dirty words.
Dirty words are always the first things you learn.
Beckinsale: The first sentence I learned was on a camera test, which was "Oh, no. I think I may have shat my suit." I had to say that on the phone to one of their wives. Oh, how we bonded. [laughs]
Can you talk about working with these new Red Epic cameras? What has been your take and were you a little nervous to be working with these things that are so HD?
Beckinsale: Why would I be nervous? To be at my ripe old age? Actually, I was more nervous that it was just going to take such a long time to do anything because the technology is relatively new. You know, these cameras can be quite temperamental. They can just go, "Bam!" and not work. But I think it has been really exciting seeing it. I've never shot a 3D movie before. I've never been a part of that. There all of these fancy screens and you go back and watch the playback. It really is in 3D and it is cool. I think we got a really good DP. So, fortunately, I haven't resembled a walnut too much so far. Maybe Underworld 7 or 8 can be a big problem.
Have you found the process to be? Have you found it to be more of you waiting around while they get everything set up?
Beckinsale: Maybe in the beginning. Maybe in the first week or so when everybody was getting used to it. But not really now. Everyone seems pretty on top of it.
Speaking of sequels. Do you see how this can be the first for a new trilogy?
Beckinsale: I mean it could. I think they have left it relatively open ended. I am evidentially not to be trusted on the question of if there are going to any more. So don't ask me. [laughs]
They said that it us up to you.
Beckinsale: They said it us up to me? That is called passing the buck.
[producer] Richard Wright said, "If Kate wants to do it then we will do more." That what he basically said.
Beckinsale: That is actually not true.
Over the series you have done a lot of fighting. You don't strike me as someone who has a done a lot of that prior in life.
Beckinsale: I am very feared in West London. [laughs]
Have you become more comfortable with that over the course of the films?
Beckinsale: Certainly after the first one. I think the danger of an actor been taking through fight training with a lot of really good stunt says is that when you throw a full on punch on the floor is that you do for a split second think, "Holy shit. I am the badass now." Obviously, if there is a problem on the plane, I am going to be able to handle myself. , which is not true at all. I am still as much a wuss as I ever was. I definitely feel much more comfortable in my body. When I first had to throw a punch in the first week of training for the first movie I had my thumb in my hand. I don't do that anymore.
Beckinsale: Guns I took to immediately. It was a weird thing on the first movie. How would I have ever known that? I never really thought about it. When it first came up it was during that first period of training where they go, "Run." and then said, "Oh, god. Throw a punch." and then "Oh, god." I was so relieved that I got a hold of a gun. I suddenly was like, "I found my thing." I think it is really only because I have enormous hands. I can't play the piano or play basketball. It turns out that is quite useful for guns.
They say woman have a better eye coordination when it comes to shooting.
Beckinsale: Oh, really? That is good. [laughs]
They were talking about how you have to interact with a larger creature that is completely CG. How has that been like?
Beckinsale: I haven't really shot much of that yet. I was a bit sad about it just because I think one of the features of Underworld is that we have pretty much done everything practically so far. I'm glad that we still have, and I'm sure they aren't very glad, guys walking around in werewolf suits. I don't know if you have seen them but it is a fairly intense experience for them. It looks like a panic attack in a bottle to me. They just can't breathe or see you and it is really heavy. Obviously, this has to be so enormous. I think I've done something where it appears for a little bit. But there hasn't been a lot of greenscreen. There hasn't been much of that so far.
Pierce Brosnan once remarked how with the more action movies he did the more confident he felt with how he looked on camera. Do you get that feel with this film? Do you get the sense that you are actually looking a little bit better in the other Underworld films just because you are more experienced with it?
Beckinsale: Possibly. I think it has also been helpful having a very close with the relationship with the director, who really does know what looks best and what doesn't. I think there was a sort of slight training that just went from having been in close proximity with him. I think I was much more freaked out in the first movie. It was really just a test to see if I could even do it. Seline has her various expressions and physicality that I find that I sort of fall into. I wasn't sure if I was going to because it has been awhile, but I did.
I guess that goes to show how much of you is in the character.
Beckinsale: I guess so. Who knew? It is a little bit like riding a bike.
There have been rumors that you might be doing a sci-fi film in the future [Total Recall]. Can you talk about that?
Beckinsale: I don't think I am in a position to talk about that. Has it been officially been announced? I don't know.
Your name has been mentioned a lot. I heard that you have a relationship with the director.
Beckinsale: Here is what is so silly. I have been home and have been going back and forth. I was never going to be available to do his movie, which is one of those things that he had in mind when he was writing it. All the dates weren't going to work out. You know, some tectonic plates have shifted. So who knows? Maybe I will be there and maybe I won't.
I understand. We will be reading about it soon.
Beckinsale: [laughs] Maybe. I guess.
How has it been like going out to do more location stuff for this movie? How has it been like going out on campus and having all of these people watching you?
Beckinsale: I feel like such a fool honestly. It is all very well when you are on a set at a studio and you are doing your thing. You're like, "Oh, okay." The minute you get here and you have 5 students looking you feel like, "Ugh." I think it is very embarrassing.
This is supposed to be another world. Is it hard to get back into the mindset that you are in another world when you have the real world around you?
Beckinsale: I must say that I think it is a huge advantage that…I know it is a stereotype but Canadians are so nice that nobody has actually called out. If this was in London people would be shouting and throwing things at you. They would generally be making you feel real silly. They just go like, "Oh, look at that." and then they carry on with their day. It has been quite possible to just tune it out.
Were you a fan of sci-fi, horror, or fantasy when you were growing up?
Beckinsale: Yeah. I was more into thrillers. I liked something that more fast paced or an action movie type of thing. Possibly from just having had to because I have four brothers. I would have to go and sit through Die Hard. Little did I know that I would end up being married to Die Hard for awhile. I like a lot of different kinds of things. It's not like the one thing that I love, but I am up for a book or a movie.
Do you have any favorites within that genre?
Beckinsale: I don't know what to say. I really did used to love Die Hard, but I did get semi over it when it robbed me from my husband for two years. [laughs] I'm back on it now. I loved the Alien films and all the Indiana Jones films when I was a kid.
Beckinsale: I did.
Do you still?
Beckinsale: Not for awhile. Not since my daughter learned how to read. [laughs]
Will that ever see print?
Beckinsale: It did at the time. I won this award in England for it. I haven't. I stopped keeping a journal and stopped writing. It was right around the time she learned how to read too. I don't know. I would like to. I would like to write. I definitely would. I found the juggling of acting and motherhood a bit much. For me, writing requires a relatively calm environment and headspace, which is not what I have been having.
We heard that the ending of the movie has been adjusted and have been rewritten a little bit.
Beckinsale: The ending? Everything has. I mean, since I found about it.
We have heard that they will email Len and say, "We need a little help with this." And he will work on it. How involved are you in the process since you are so comfortable with the character? Or do you sort of leave it to Len and everyone else?
Beckinsale: Not at all. I feel like I have definitely had a part in how the script has ended up going. There are a handful of us left who are from the original movie and are kind of steeped in it. I am the actor, there is the director, the stunt coordinator, and some of the producers. Between us there is still some of the old guard left. But there is only one chick. So if we are going to talk about, "She is going to have a child. How about this and that?" It was kind of nice to be the one female voice in the room for that and how that was going to be handled.
Can you talk about a thing or two that you came up that you thought should be in the movie?
Beckinsale: I don't know if I am really allowed to say any of that. There is a lot in the relationship between the daughter and I. I'm married to Len so I will be at home and go, "Don't you think that the bad guy should be more…" and we try things out. I do feel like I do have a lot of input. I don't want to take any for anything – just the acting.
Can you talk about the filming that we saw today? We saw you outside of the Antigen building, but we also saw playback that had you being chased by these Antigen agents.
Beckinsale: It is towards the end of the movie. I have a cunning plan of getting everyone to chase me so that I can cause mayhem. It's not a great day for you to see. It is kind of a boring day.
Comic-Con is only two and a half months away. You're obviously a veteran of Comic-Con. Are you looking forward to facing Hall H again? Are you going to send out a press release saying "Kate Beckinsale is not going to give any hugs this year."?
Beckinsale: Oh, god. That was incredible!
That is such a classic well known moment from Comic-Con.
Beckinsale: Really? But somebody actually started having an actual nervous breakdown. Somebody started crying and shaking. I don't know. I may be doing something else in that time or I might not.
What if somebody would ask you if you wanted to do it?
Beckinsale: I love Comic-Con. It is great. The first time I went I had absolutely no idea what was going on.
Was that for the first Underworld?
Beckinsale: Yeah. Immediately after I did one it was every year. I kept going with Hugh Jackman, which is like walking around with Elvis. It was incredible. All of these other people have mutton chops and the fingers on. It was amazing.
Can you talk about how the fanbase has embraced Underworld?
Beckinsale: I think one of the things that I am really proud about Underworld, and obviously Len is more proud of since it has more to do with, is that in this era we have it is very difficult to get a movie made that isn't a board game, a sequel, or a comic book. Even if it is an obscure comic book, it just seems easier to get that made if it already exists. Underworld really was something that was hatched up on Len's apartment couch. They definitely worked really hard to create a real sense of history and a mythology that was very personal to this movie. So there wasn't garlic or crucifixes. It was a new take on it and it did appear to precede this sudden massive explosive of vampires. I feel like I am the grandma of vampires now. At the same, there hadn't been vampires and werewolves in the same movie. Remember when that was a new concept? [laughs] So that was cool. I don't know if the first Underworld would actually get off the ground now. I do think the marketplace has changed a lot in terms of that. So it was nice to have squeaked in there. The people who really responded to that have been really loyal, quite vocal, and passionate about it. We love that. I think that that what was so great. It was to have done it and go, "Wow. It worked. That is so cool."
For more on Underworld: Awakening:
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Stunt Coordinator/2nd Unit Director Brad Martin On Set Interview Underworld: Awakening
Michael Ealy On Set Interview Underworld: Awakening
Directors Mans Marlind & Bjorn Stein On Set Interview Underworld: Awakening
Producer Richard Wright On Set Interview Underworld: Awakening


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The Free60 Project wrote:On Tuesday, Microsoft has released an Xbox 360 software update that overwrites the first stage bootloader of the system. Although there have been numerous software updates for Microsoft's gaming console in the past, this is the first one to overwrite the vital boot block. Any failure while updating this will break the Xbox 360 beyond repair. Statistics from other systems have shown that about one in a thousand bootloader updates goes wrong, and unless Microsoft has a novel solution to this problem, this puts tens of thousands of Xboxes at risk.
M$'s new update bricked my XBOX (about 3 months old) and there are hundreds of posts of the same at the XBOX site's forums.
Also, people with units out of warranty are getting screwed too since M$ is telling people that they won't fix them (well, they will, but for $100).
You have been Warned!


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- Introduction
- Joining to the battle
- Battle
- Quests
- Achievements
- History
Tol Barad, the newest outdoor PvP zone in Cataclysm like Wintergrasp in Northrend, also it provides to the winning side an awesome daily quest hub and access to a Vault of Archavon-style encounter, the Baradin Hold raid.
Maximum 80 players per faction able to enter the zone during combat. Unlike Wintergrasp, Tol Barad will not have Tenacity buffs. Instead, the queue system will attempt to match each side at a 1 to 1 ratio.
There are minimum cap also."If there are only 50 Alliance players, the system will find only 50 Horde players -- even if there are 200 Horde players queued."
"With the minimum cap is 25, if 25 Horde que and 150 alliance que, the battle will be 25 vs 25. And if 25 Horde que, and 10 alliance que, it will then 25 v 10."*confirmed by ZarhymUnlike Wintergrasp there are 3 buildings that the controlling faction starts with. The victory condition for the opposite faction is capturing all three buildings at the same time. As the time limit over the defenders win.
Whoever has more players near the flag gains control of the area, much like Eye of the Storm or Wintergrasp workshops. Only difference; if a player dies while defending a tower, that will directly affect the slider bar, moving it in favor of the opposing faction.
The battles last for 15 minutes with a 2 hours 30 minutes cooldown period. Also there are three towers around, destroying each tower extend the battle by 5 minutes.
Map with the notable points.
Joining to the battle
- The zone stands west from Eastern Kingdooms, but players can reach it by portls from Orgrimmar or Stormwind only from lvl 85. Or mages can make teleport or portals from lvl 85 as well.
But you can join the que 15 minutes before the battle starts anywhere in the game at the PVP panel(press "H").
- At few realm the faction ratio is not balanced, so Horde or Alliance players there can't join to the battle when it starts (because less people joining from the oppositing faction or more than 80 players waiting in the queue already). For them it is safe tip; try to be in Tol Barad before the signing starts (if your faction not control the zone, be on the bridge), then the row will automatic instant pop-up and your chance to get into the battle will be higher.
Pro TIP:
- Even if you didn't get invitation to the battle, you should just stay near to bridge between Tol Barad Peninsula and Tol Barad. (If you want enter the pvp zone without invitation the game will teleport you out after few seconds). But once the battle is close to finish (around 10 sec to finish), you should run into the zone ( through the bridge) then you'll get the honor and mark rewards - depending if your faction is lost or won the battle - even if you didn't get any invitation.
Currently the Tol Barad battle map favor the Defenders, and the rules too.
The defenders start in the middle and they have all three bases. The attackers must control all three in the same time to win the battle, but the defenders just need to control one base to prevent the attackers. The attackers only have 15 minutes time, they can get more by destroying towers (5 for each).
The attackers spawn near the brigdge only at start, later when they are killed, they respawn right next to the closest buildings. So the buildings what they want to capture, this is good for them. But meanwhile the defenders just respawn in the middle, same distance from all three point, perfectly give them a chance to recapture the lost points.
- Best tactic usually zerg one base and wait there. The attackers will move around in circle and cap 1 base. As soon as another point captured (or before this) the defenders just need to zerg the first capped base, and because of the way the cap mechanics work ->more people = faster cap, switches the cap point almost instantly. Then this process repeat every time, and the defending team win Tol Barad easily in 15 ( or max. 30) minutes.
- Defending Tower is not necessary to win. With this "turtle in one base" tactic doing, the attacker team's will not have better chances by destroying towers.
Victory rewards for defending are 180 honor points and 3 Tol Barad marks.
1. Destroying towers can help you a bit, finish them fast at the start of the battle. Head to one of the Abandoned Siege and lead it to a tower, once you are close enough the Deploying option will be available, and u can leave your Siege, it will shoot automaticly.
Always 2 siege spawn near at each underground quest hub / D-block, Cursed Depths and The Hole/ so overall 6 vehicles.
2. Capturing bases. Same mechanic as the WG workshop capture, the more players you have there, the faster the flag turns. (In an older blue post they said, killing enemies will affect the progress bar as well * not confirmed).
Attacking one means not defending another.
- 1, This means, at start split to 2 groups capture 2 base fast ( meanwhile the defenders usually turtle only one base and waiting for the attackers for the first steps).
- 2, After capturing 2 base almost in same time, the team must regroup and zerg the one where the allaince defenders waiting.
- 3, This time the defenders will be confused, because they don't know to which base they should marsh - both captured same time - so they will pick 1 randomly - moving clockwise or counter-clockwise.First victory chance point : If the Defenders decide slow, and the attackers move fast enough they have advantage to win this battle now. If not, then
- 4, As soon as the defenders left the last base, only few players from the attacker team's needed to stay to capture it. All other must follow and zerg ( slow/cc/stop) the defenders, preventing them to recapture one of the point or slow down/switch the progress bar.
Fun strategy:
At the moment this is the best option via the balance is not optimized.
- 1. Change your faction to defender' one
- 2. ?
- 3. Profit
Victory rewards for attacking are 180* 1800 honor points and 3 Tol barad Marks. * from the dec. 27 patch
AchievementsWhoever wins gains access to a hub of 12 quests in the center of the zone. Some notes on these:
Of the 12 quests, there are 3 that can be completed at any time within the zone (but not during the battle):
- The Leftovers is a quest asking you to kill 12 NPCs that are hanging around the buildings you fight for control of during the PVP event.
- Swamp Bait is asking you to collect 8 hides from Crocolisks in the swamp next to the center area. Hides are a 100% drop.
Beyond those 3 quests, there are 3 cell blocks with 3 quests each.
- A Huge Problem is a group quest tasking you with killing an 85 elite that patrols around the zone named Problim. He's huge and hard to miss. He carries a tree, and has a buff that says so.
The zone rotates through which cell block is open at a given time. So, in essence, you can only do 3 quests (beyond the 3 listed above) until the block that's open rotates.
The quests for each of the cell blocks are more or less the same, just in a different area with different mob types.
One quest will ask you to kill a certain number of the mobs you'll find in that block.
Another will ask you to collect items from within that cell block. These are clickable items found on the ground within the block you're in.
The last one will ask you to kill a named mob within that block. For all three, you have to loot the mob in question to complete it. The mobs in the way of the named all hit pretty hard and are pretty densely packed together. You don't want to have to run back through because you forgot to loot the quest item.
- D-Block: This cell block is occupied by demons. It's northwest of the central hub. The named you have to kill is a core hound named Svarnos. He can be found by following the right path in the block. There are quite a few shackles (the item you need for this block) in the room behind him too, so be sure to look around in there for those once he's dead.
- Cursed Depths: This cell block is occupied by undead. It's directly east of the central hub. The named you have to kill is a skeleton mage named Archmage Galus. He can be found by following the left path in the block.
Each of these quests rewards about 17 gold and a Tol Barad Commendation.
- The Hole: This cell block is occupied by human prisoners. It's southwest of the central hub. The named you have to kill is Warden Silva. He can be found by following the right path in the block.
Tol Barad Veteran Win 100 battles for Tol Barad.
Tower Plower Destroy a tower in Tol Barad.
Tol Barad Saboteur Destroy 20 deployed Siege Engines.
- Currently this achievement text is not correct, your vehicles must land the killing blow to get it!* (not confirmed)
Pit Lord Argaloth Defeat the Pit Lord Argaloth.
- Abandoned Siege Engines does not counts, once they commanded and deployed they get a "buff" and they count. You can do it over more battles, the count does not reset.
For Whom The Barad Tols Attack Tol Barad and succeed in 10 minutes or less.
- Your faction need to control the zone to enter the Baradin Hold raid.
Tol Barad All-Star Get 10 honorable kills at the ironclad garrison, warden's vigil and slagworks.
- Currently this achievement bugging like hell, even if you are attacker or defender just win it, and at your first win you get it even if it lasts more than 20 minutes.
Towers of Plower Destroy 3 deployed siege engines in a single Tol Barad battle.
- Apparently each part of the achievement resets upon dieing, but finishing 1 line saving it, so you can get 10 at 1 location, die then moving to another.
Breaking out of Tol Barad Complete 100 daily quests in Tol Barad.
Explore Tol Barad Explore Tol Barad, revealing the covered areas of the world map.
- Important: Tol Barad Peninsula daily quests currently doesn't show up in the progress bar, but they still count.
- Hellscream's Camp - 55,77 (Hellscream's Grasp on the map) - Horde Quest Hub
Tol Barad
- Baradin Base Camp - 75,58 - Alliance Quest Hub
- The Hole - 43,69
- D-Block - 42,38
The last 3 are not discoverable on the map, will need to be fixed in a later patch. Out of the battle, one of the 3 is open for the relevant daily quest for the underground areas - the other 2 are locked at all times."
- Cursed Depths - 60,49
History from Wowpedia
During the Second War, it was an island citadel of Stromgarde. The island was also the site of a fierce battle between the Horde and Alliance. The Horde, having already conquered most of the dwarven lands, were preparing to strike out into the northern kingdom of Lordaeron. At the time, the island was being used as a staging point to strike back at orc raiders. In response, Orgrim Doomhammer launched an invasion of the island. Overwhelmed early in the war by the orcs, no life more complex than a few hardy weeds and insects survived the Horde's bloody victory. An aura of death seemed to radiate from the island, and the original fortress was razed to the ground. Tol Barad became a frightening symbol of the Horde's merciless tenacity and barbarity.
Years later, after the Second War, the island nation of Kul Tiras claimed the former stronghold and established a prison over the ruins of the old fortress. The site of many historic battles in the Second War, Tol Barad is now home to a magic prison. Wizards from both Dalaran and Stormwind oversee the complex, and prisoners include enemy mages, lesser and greater demons, warlocks, and undead war criminals. The wizards do not allow anyone near the island and keep the prison's existence secret.
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Ok..so I"m reading posts this morning and it's a bit disheartening. We surpassed everyones expectations...passed them! Critics didn't give us any better than 2-2 and we are 3-1!!!! Yes we could have been 4-0 and that would have been even better but I can't tell you how upsetting it is that everyone is pointing the finger of blame for yesterdays game...Yep me too in Jeff Reed BUT it's not right. We Steelers fans are very spoiled and expect wins...yes me too BUT we have not had our franchise QB for 4 wks and look how this team has come together...look at this Offensive line...look at the Defense....looks at our special teams...our punting.....our Charlie Batch!!!
I understand we lost to the Ravens and yes that does hurt BUT they barely beat us with our 4th string QB....helloooo!
I am SO incredibly proud of the Steelers right now that yesterdays game is NOT going to let that ruin what accomplishment our boys have done!! No one else has been able to shut down Chris Johnson but our D...our special teams is incredible this year...our Offensive line gave Charlie Batch time to throw the ball and score when critics said we would have no offense!!!
It's great to have such high expectations of course but for the Love of God lets hear some positive reinforcement for this team that has already overcome the odds!!!


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Police: Group robs boy, 14, at Arundel Mills Mall
Teen suffers minor injury in robbery outside Bed Bath & Beyond
Anne Arundel County police said a group of people robbed a 14-year-old boy at a local mall early Friday.
Police went to the Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover shortly after 2:15 a.m., when the teen told them he had been robbed about 10 minutes earlier as he left the Bed Bath & Beyond.
Police said a group of five people walked up behind the teen, and one of them punched him as he reached the sidewalk.
One of the five stole a bag of items the teen had just bought, and then the group ran in the direction of the Bass Pro Shop.
Police described the robbers as black males between the ages of 17 and 21, wearing black North Face jackets and blue jeans.
The teen suffered a minor injury, and his parents were contacted.
Officers said they searched the area but find the robbers.
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Last month I had the pleasure of calling to visit three different clients located in Bexley, Kingsgrove and Sutherland. All have had their Terms and Conditions of Trade in place now for around a year, and all are now reporting little or no problems in regards to getting paid promptly, which was not the case prior to implementing Terms of Trade.
I explained often a comprehensive contract will act like a "filter", removing potentially toxic clients at the quote stage. This simply works because non payers will take one look at your contract and discard the quote in favour of your competitor who does not have the power to impose major consequences when non-payment subsequently occurs.
So the answer to the question on what is worse than not winning the job? Actually doing the job and not getting paid!
All of my clients agreed they were more than happy NOT to win this type of job and save themselves the time, money, effort and grief involved.


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28th Largo Halloween Tournament
28th Largo Halloween Tournament
October 25th – October 27th, 2019
Age Group Fees
$450 for U8 (U9 players are not permitted to play in this bracket)
$450 for U9 and U10
$575 for U11 and U12
$650 for U13, U14, & U15
Teams will be waitlisted once their age group is filled regardless of deadline
The Largo Halloween Tournament is for U8-U15 boys and girls teams and is a GOT SOCCER tournament with playing sites in Pinellas County, Florida.
Last year's tournament hosted over 150 teams and has a long history of providing multiple levels of play providing the appropriate level for any team and to allow for a successful experience.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us. If Friday evening games are necessary teams traveling from more than 45 minutes away will not be scheduled unless requested.
All coaching requests must be made in the notes section on the application or they will not be considered.
Important Tournament Information:
- 2 and 3 levels of play in some age groups (when available)
- 3 game guarantee
- $450 for U8 (U9 players are not permitted to play in this bracket)
- $450 for U9 and U10
- $575 for U11 and U12
- $650 for U13, U14, U15
- Games will be played at the Largo Soccer Complex, Puryear Park, Pinellas Park, and Oldsmar complexes
- Online payment via Debit/Credit Card is required.
- Online schedule and score reporting.
Visit www.largounitedsoccer.com for more info!
Tournament Questions? Email email@example.com
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Hotel Information
Largo United does not require your team to book with a travel agency or specific hotel. You are free to select the hotel that best fits your team's needs. However, we have provided a few options that are 10-15 minutes from soccer fields being utilized for the tournament. Largo United does not receive any financial kickback if you select one of these hotels.


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Hello from the Centra Hotel at Brett McFall and Tom Hua's World Internet Summit in Auckland, New Zealand!
World Internet Summit Presentation
This was my first trip to New Zealand, and I was very excited not only to speak at the World Internet Summit, but also to meet the many other experts also presenting at the event, including Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, Brian Koz, Adam Ginsberg, Sean Roach, James Schramko, Alok Jain, Scott Letourneau, Shuane Clark, Mark Ling, Raymond Aaron and Gail Bottomley.
As always, Brett McFall and Tom Hua has put on yet another awesome event, overdelivering with not only the caliber of experts, but also with the networking and training sessions specifically for the newbies in the audience.
During the weekend, I also met some new friends, who were all kind enough to hang out with David DiNucci and me so we wouldn't be bored out of our minds… :)
David DiNucci with new friends Mahei Foliaki and Aimee Vo
Dinner with David DiNucci, Mahei Foliaki and Mathilda Chai
Dinner with James Schramko, Mahei Foliaki and David DiNucci


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Also in this episode: Chrysler plans a smaller Pentastar V6 for its Jeep Liberty replacement, Subaru launches production of the BRZ and Scion FR-S sports coupes and the Chevrolet Corvette blows out 60 birthday candles.
Hi I'm Natalie and this is Autoweek TV for Friday.
-- Coming up today, Chrysler has big plans for a smaller Pentastar engine.
-- Ford sets the price on the 2013 Shelby GT500 Mustang.
-- Subaru begins cranking out sports coupes.
-- And we'll show you the new ad that celebrates the Corvette's 60th birthday.
Let's get this show on the road.
Chrysler is prepping a smaller version of its popular Pentastar V6 engine.
The 3.2-liter Pentastar will make its debut in the replacement for the Jeep Liberty. We'll get to see the engine and that vehicle next January at the Detroit auto show.
That new engine is expected to be mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission in the Liberty replacement.
Today, Chrysler uses the 3.6-liter Pentastar in 11 vehicles, ranging from the Jeep Wrangler to its minivans to the Ram truck.
Interested in the 650-hp Ford Mustang Shelby GT500? Well, the price of entry is just less than $55,000.
If your tastes run toward convertibles, then figure on a base price of just less than 60 grand.
The supercharged 5.8-liter V8 in the 2013 GT500 will push the car to 200 mph. It goes on sale this spring.
Subaru today officially launched production of the BRZ sports coupe in its factory in Japan.
The plant also builds the Toyota version, which will be sold as the Scion FR-S in the United States and as the Toyota 86 in Japan.
We expect the BRZ and the FR-S to be in U.S. showrooms by May.
That's the car news for this week.
It's a big weekend for racing, with the 12 Hours of Sebring and the start of the Formula One season in Australia. You can follow all of the action at autoweekracing.com.
Let's end the week with the newest commercial for the Chevrolet Corvette, which is celebrating its 60th birthday.
We'll see you back here on Monday. And with this amazing warm weather, you must get out and enjoy the drive.


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LOUISVILLE (PNS) – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has received a $1.4 million grant from the American Red Cross to coordinate volunteer housing for Hurricane Sandy relief workers.
"In the seven years I've been with PDA [five as a volunteer and the past two as staff] we've made good contacts with the Red Cross," said William (Rick) Turner in a June 11 interview. "This grant is partly recognition that we know what we're doing and do it well."
The grant ― which started May 31 ― enables PDA to assess potential hosting sites for relief workers, to establish those sites and get them up and running and to train people to manage and operate them.
Turner said that eight Presbyterian sites have already opened in the New York-New Jersey area. They range in size from Olivet Presbyterian Church on Staten Island, which can host 10 volunteers, to First Presbyterian Church of Jamaica, Queens, N.Y., which can house 50 workers.
"We've also helped Lutherans, Methodists, some non-denominational churches and even one Episcopal church assess their sites," Turner added.
Presbyterians, at least, have responded. "The summer is booked up and we have 250 work teams on our waiting list for this summer," Turner said. "Of course," he added with a smile, "the sites closer to the beach tend to draw more interest."
PDA's expertise in volunteer housing at disaster sites ― and hence the Red Cross's desire to partner with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s disaster agency ― dates back at least to Hurricane Katrina. "This is all a result of years of hosting volunteers," Turner said. "We still have a site in New Orleans and more than 20 sites nationwide."
PDA's leadership in disaster relief has been widely recognized. The Rev. John Robinson, PDA's associate for U.S. disaster response, is the current president of Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD), the largest organization of its kind in the country. Last year, PDA volunteer Don Hampton was named VOAD's "volunteer of the year."
And there are always new challenges to meet. In response to recent devastating tornados in Oklahoma, "We're already looking at eight potential sites and we expect to open three volunteer hosting sites," Turner said.
There are already 50 Presbyterian work teams on the waiting list to go there as soon as the hosting sites are ready. "We got the first call at 4:00 a.m. the morning after the tornados," Turner said.
"Over the years we've really trained Presbyterians well to respond."
To contribute to Superstorm Sandy relief, including PDA's volunteer housing efforts, send payments through regular church channels to account DR-000187. To contribute to Oklahoma or other tornado relief, direct payments to DR000015, making a note of the state or region to which you wish to contribute. You may also contribute online at the PDA webpage.
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Imperial green velvet Furlane
These Italian slippers are made by hand in the Friuli region, next to Venice. Still worn by the gondoliers in Venice, they are entirely made by hand with velvet coming from Tuscany.
The outsole is made of recycled rubber of bicycle tires. Because of the handsown seams in the sole, it is not waterproof. These Venetian slippers are mainly suitable for the interior, although the current trend makes them very fashionable outside because they are very light and comfortable. Outside, their wear will be faster.
They are designed using the sewing technique popularized by Repetto ballerinas, but invented a long time ago in Italy. The innersole is made in felt, so the furlane Venetian slippers are very flexible, light and comfortable. Moreover, their elegant and sleek design will bring a casual chic touch to your outfits in all circumstances. These timeless slippers are redesigned by Chatelles adding a two-layer cotton lining for extra hold and a mini exterior heel to walk comfortably. The Venetian slippers are available for men and women with a timeless shape, slightly slim and elegant.
- Velvet made in Tuscany
- Outer sole of 0.5cm and innersole in felt of 0.9cm (total support of 1.3cm)
- Two-layer cotton lining
- Cotton innersole
- Outer sole in recycled rubber
- Customizable tassels
- Entirely made by hand in Italy (Venice/Friuli)
At Chatelles' origins, there is a pronounced taste for stylish flat shoes… So it was logical to add to our flats offer the furlanes, these outdoor Venetian slippers worn by the gondoliers.
Why furlanes? Perhaps because they embody tradition, craftsmanship and a certain air of typically Italian dolce vita. Or because they can be both chic and comfortable. Or is it their colorful velvet that makes you want to collect them all?
We introduce you then the latest little ones of the Chatelles family: 6 pairs for women and, big novelty: 3 pairs for men, all made by hand in Venice with velvet from Tuscany and sold at mini prices.


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This is an important aspect of "Connecting with a Higher Self"
How often have you gone to bed at night thinking 'How far am I away from midlife?' What we would like to see more of you going to bed at night thinking is 'How close am I to being young again, possessing a youthful body in function, form and appearance?' This is the kind of mindset we would prefer to see in you, as a more positive outlook will bring to you better opportunities to enjoy your lives better than negative perspectives and outlooks will.
When you are overwhelmed, take shallow breaths. It is during those times when deep breathing exercises can help you re-focus, breathe peace into the situation, and release old patterns or negative energy that no longer serve your purpose.
If you feel tense, go outdoors for some fresh air, and ask your angels to help center your breath and oxygenate your mind, body, heart, and soul.
Take Care of You, there is only One You!
Self care is an act of loving yourself. Maybe the act is to nourish your mind, body or spirit. Whatever it is, you do something nurturing. You don't put off from taking a needed break or having some me-time. You create a better relationship with self.
Self care is taking care of your inner home. And obviously, you do not wreck yourself apart when you undertake self-care. This means that you don't give excuses for feeling tired, crying or going for an expensive pedicure. You please yourself rather than others. Very importantly, you do not experience guilt, shame or blame. So it may mean eating more, less or having an indulgence every now and then. You take a balanced approach to overall holistic well-being.
When taking care of a home, you would clear out the rubbish, clean, scrub, make it comfortable and beautify it. You feel nourished from within. There are many ways that you can undertake self care.
Here are 70 Mind-Body-Spirit Ways …
1. Have a pampering massage. Book a session with a therapist instead of sitting on a massage chair. Get an hour-long full body massage for complete relaxation of your tense muscles.
2. Learn to say no. So you have been feeling overwhelmed because you are in the habit of saying yes to all kinds of requests? Learn to say no if you need some time and attention for yourself.
3. Meditate. This is my favorite tip! I enjoy being in a peaceful sanctuary, away from the noise, crowd and clutter. So whenever I am feeling tense, I would retreat into silence for a while. I practice breath meditation, allowing me to relax my mind. Consider incorporating this tip as part of your regular routine too! You will experience the benefits of mediation.
4. Have healthy meals. If you have been eating way too much over Christmas, New Year or any festive period, then give your body a break. Go easy on the meats and eat more of the greens.
5. Have a snack. It's okay to indulge every once in a while, especially when you have already been pretty good at sticking to a healthy diet regime. Go snack if it makes you feel good – even if it is potato chips! Just know when to stop!
6. Wear comfortable clothes. Forget the skimpy G-string! Wear big comfortable undies.
7. Take a warm bath. Don't just take a quick shower but soak yourself in a long and relaxing bath. You would feel rejuvenated for sure!
8. Go offline. Reduce mental clutter by going off the internet for a day or even a week.
9. Switch off your handphone. Just for a day or two, take a break from answering calls or responding to smses. It's okay! The world won't collapse without you.
10. Take an afternoon nap. If you are feeling tired during the day, take a nap. No excuses are needed, even if you end up sleeping way longer than what is considered a power nap.
11. Pick up a new hobby. It's not about work all the time. Pick up a new hobby to nurture your soul. A crafty hobby, for instance, is about aligning yourself with "creative" energies.
12. Watch a funny movie. Heard of the phrase, "laughter is the best medicine"? A silly or funny show can just do the trick in helping you loosen up!
13. Journal. Writing your thoughts and feelings in your diary or on a blog is self-help therapy that does not cost you a single cent.
14. Take walks in the park. Another of my favorite tip. Spend time in a botanical garden of smiling orchids and experience wellness right away.
15. Do yoga. Yoga is a mind-body-spirit practice that helps you feel centered. Through appropriate yoga postures, you get to balance your chakras, stretch for exercise and experience a sense of connection with the universe.
16. Sing or listen to music. Singing is a vocal expression of your heart. It allows you to connect with your feelings. Putting on some music can also help you to get in touch with your soul.
17. Catch up with an old friend. Set aside some time to catch up for idle chit chat. Look up an old friend and laugh over old times.
18. Read comics. Comics make us think and laugh. Some offer a wonderful escape into an imaginary world, while others take us back to our childhood.
19. Sleep in on Sunday. It's nice to be able to sleep in rather than wake up in a rush.
20. Write poetry. Expressing yourself through poetry is making music out of your thoughts and feelings.
21. Go for a card reading. Angelic or goddesses cards have nurturing messages. For self divination, try the packs by Doreen Virtue.
22. Do a detoxification cleanse. If you have been feeling lethargic, consider doing a cleansing routine. A detoxification cleanse helps to remove toxins, making you feel "lighter", more energized and less tired.
23. Burn some aromatherapy candles. Use scent therapy to invoke the right mood, release your tension or simply to clear the air of toxins.
24. Remove physical clutter. Having excessive physical clutter around can weigh you down. Clear your desk to make some space. Throw away things that can no longer be used. And most certainly, give away your old clothes to the needy.
25. Play some music. Play the piano, violin or any musical instrument that allows you to lose yourself in the moment.
26. Get a babysitter. Caring for your baby is important but it does not hurt to take a few hours off for some needed rest.
27. Reduce alcohol intake. Drinking alcohol to make you forget your worries is a short-sighted measure. Getting intoxicated does not erase your problems. Having clarity, on the other hand, helps.
28. Get some cleaning help. Take a break from having to do ironing or washing that dirty pile of plates in your kitchen sink. Hire help.
29. Go to the beach. Let the sea breeze work its magic on you. Feel the sand from below your feet. Get a lift in your spirits after a trip to the beach.
30. Have a delicious scoop or two of chocolate ice-cream – my favorite tip anytime!
31. Read a book. It always feels nice to curl up in a nice comfortable chair to read a great book from start to finish. A memoir that I recommend reading is Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
32. Scrapbook. Instead of simply creating scrapbook albums for photos, I have been using scrapbook ideas to make collections of inspirational quotes and sayings. My favorite pictures are featured here, here and here.
33. Flip through albums of old photographs. Old photos invoke happy memories. I enjoy going through my travel albums. Looking at my pictures – whether they are taken in Alaska, Mexico, Spain, England or Japan – makes me smile.
34. Bake a cake. Baking or cooking, for that matter, can be therapeutic. My husband enjoys cooking up a storm every once in a while.
35. Express appreciation for your blessings. Learn how to start a gratitude journal here.
36. Swing on a swing. There is something about swings that make many of us feel free, young and loving life!
37. Go for a swim. Whether we choose to take a dip or swim laps, being in the water makes us feel refreshed and revitalized. Which reminds me. I need to make use of the condominium pool downstairs more often!
38. Try retail therapy. It's always nice to give yourself a treat every now and then. Once again, no excuses needed! Don't stinge on yourself by buying presents for your children or others only. Buy something lovely for yourself, like a new shade of lipstick for instance!
39. Play with young children. Being around young children can bring out your child-like side. In case you are wondering, you have always had this side in you. Being child-like is to be who you are, without a worry in the world.
40. Paint. Painting is therapeutic self-care that you wouldn't want to miss out on. The last time you painted may have been years ago, when you were little. You awaken the creative streak in you that has long been forgotten.
41. Dance. Dancing can be a form of relaxation for some. My daughter loves to dance in front of the mirror when no one is looking…ha. Forget about trying to master the moonwalk, just dance – with wild abandonment.
42. Pick up nature photography. Don't just take family portraits or posed pictures, capture nature in its raw beauty. As you view through your lens, keep a record of the moments that take your breath away.
43. Listen to personal development audio tapes for self care. There are audios that you can purchase to build self esteem or calmness. Guided meditation tapes are also excellent buys!
44. Hug a soft cuddly teddy bear. Or ask for a hug from someone.
45. Practice some creative visualization. Engage in an afternoon of dreams by practicing the pink bubble technique for creative visualization.
46. Get a workout. Make use of the nearby gym facilities and get some exercise. Feel better after breaking out in beads of sweat!
47. Read a travel magazine. Let your mind take you away on a vacation. See yourself holidaying in the place that you have always wanted to go, and doing the things you have always wanted to do.
48. Take a holiday. Okay, I have to admit that nothing beats the actual experience of travel. Refrain from booking a group tour that tries to pack 10 countries in 5 days. Go on a leisurely one, instead. You can do many of your bookings yourself by researching online.
49. Go on a meditation retreat. A holiday and a retreat is not quite the same thing. For a holiday, your focus is about fun and relaxation. In a meditation retreat, you are setting aside dedicated days for quiet contemplation. Ever tried a Noble Silence retreat? Read about one of my experiences here.
50. Let go of emotional clutter. Spend an afternoon, night or simply allocate some time to clear emotional clutter. I do this at least 2-3 times per week, using emotional healing methods such as EFT or The Sedona Method.
51.Quit smoking. Smoking introduces toxins into your body. The chance of getting lung cancer goes up. Good self care is taking care of your body and getting rid of habits that do not serve you.
52. Have a vase of fresh flowers on your desk. This is a simple, yet often overlooked, tip. If you spend a long time at your desk, it is a great idea to bring in some nature and sunshine indoors.
53. Heal your inner child. Click here for more information on inner child healing. Need to book a personal consultation? If you are Singaporean, I offer face-to-face sessions. Contact me at abundancetapestry [at] gmail.com.
54. Listen to music. Putting on some music can also help you to get in touch with your soul. New age meditative music can be therapeutic, healing and calming.
55. Drink plenty of water. It is important to drink the daily 7-8 glasses of plain water daily. Juices, herbal teas or coffee do no count in this daily requirement.
56. Switch to herbal tea. To reduce intake of caffeine, cut down on the coffee that you are drinking. Consider a switch to herbal tea!
57. Shield yourself from negativity. Find yourself surrounded by toxic criticism, scathing remarks and unsupportive comments? Stay away from people who are negative. If you need to be near them, consider shielding yourself energetically.
58. Write a love letter to yourself. Project 10 years from now. Write a letter of love and encouragement to your current self.
59. Enhance yourself by attending workshops. There are different workshops that you can attend for enhancing the self. These include life coaching, public speaking, personal grooming and so on. Taking an active interest in your personal development is self-care.
60. Practice tai-chi. Tai-chi is a mind-body-spirit practice that is described as "meditation in motion". At first awkward, you will eventually find yourself engaged in a graceful dance after some practice.
61. Trash email messages that you won't read. I know you have been meaning to but you have been too busy to read the pile of emails in your inbox. And you know that it will take you ages to get to them. Well, either organize them into folders for those that you are likely to read even after weeks or send those that you suspect you won't ever read into the trash bin.
62. Take leisurely drives. Take a drive and check out areas that you have never ventured before. Doing so tunes you into the energetic vibrations of possibility, play and adventure. You release yourself from the repetitive strains of daily pressures.
63. Get grounded. If you find yourself being flighty and unable to get settled, then get some grounding done. Read this post on How to get Grounded.
64. Make a to-do list. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, sit down and make a list of to-do things, ranking them in priority. Getting your tasks down on paper gives you a clearer idea of what is or is not essential.
65. Brighten up your wardrobe. Forget about the sober blacks, dull greys and boring browns. Observe yourself brightening up when you wear clothes with colors.
66. Simply smile. With a guide on 17 types of smiles, you can't go wrong. So look into the mirror and give yourself a wide smile. Go ahead, you deserve it!
67. Book a healing session. Maybe it is Reiki, Quantum touch or crystal therapy. Whatever the healing modality is, feel revitalized after a session of energy healing.
68. Reconnect with a family member. It's time to rebuild the relationships that have been estranged by time and distance. Call a family member to reconnect. Set aside past grievances for inner healing.
69. Create affirmation cards. Putting your affirmations on cards can make great reminders. Flipping through them at a later stage also reinforces your commitment for self-care. Need ideas for affirmations? Check out my previous article 101 affirmations for children to get started on some.
70. Create a Vision Board. Create a vision board for self care. Cut and paste pictures of you and the aspects of self-care that you intend to focus on. Want to learn more about Vision Boards? Details of workshop and program to be announced soon!
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Which is your favorite way or tip?
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How to Make Peppermint Taffy With Your Kids for the Holidays
Do your kids love sinking their hands into anything sticky and gooey?
Are you looking for a fun holiday activity to pull the whole family together?
An old-fashioned taffy pull should do the trick. This hands-on candy-making adventure is sure to create memories that'll really stick around!
In this article, I'll show you how to make peppermint pull taffy the way my great-grandmother did.
Why Make Taffy With Your kids?
Taffy-making can become a memorable holiday tradition.
My family's holiday taffy-making tradition started with great-grandma over a hundred years ago. Since then, five generations of my family have cherished the tradition.
Kids enjoy traditions, those special experiences that come only once a year, so start an annual taffy pull with your family. Your kids will remember so much more than just the sweet-tasting candy. They'll remember the time spent together with family. With you.
A taffy pull is also a fun way to instill in your kids the value of giving handmade gifts. Who doesn't love taffy? Here's their chance to make something any family member or friend would love to receive.


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ESP Careers: Higher Education
One Education Workforce Serving The Whole Student!
About Us and Our Work
- We serve the public: 92% of us work in publicly funded two- or four-year colleges and universities. The rest of us are employed in private institutions.
- We are educated: 82% of us have had at least some college. In fact, 29% hold a two-year associate's degree, 23% a bachelor's, and 12% a master's or higher degree.
- 13% of us are currently attending school or college.
We are trained: 79% of us have attended some professional training in the previous two years. 60% of us had to meet special requirements to obtain our jobs, such as college credits (35%), special coursework (24%), two-year associate's degrees (29%), special certificates in our field (18%), or four-year college degrees (20%). 14% of us must take classes or exams regularly to retain our positions.
We are experienced: We have been ESPs for an average of 14 years. On average, we have been NEA HE ESP members for 12 years.
We are committed: 84% of us plan to remain in the ESP field, and 62% plan to stay in our current positions until retirement.
We work hard: 91% of us work full time for all 12 months of the year, for an average of 7.6 hours per day.
Our Workplace Conditions and Issues
Overall, we find satisfaction in our jobs, primarily because we feel personally fulfilled by working with students.We are pleased with our work schedule, the freedom to do our jobs, and job security.
We appreciate and depend on our benefits.
We would like some changes. 46% of us are not satisfied with promotion opportunities, and 33% would like improved wages. 26% of us would like to receive more professional development opportunities. 23% would like improved dental insurance benefits provided by our employers.
We are concerned about privatization, particularly in the areas of food services (57%), technical services (28%), custodial services (28%), and skilled trades (29%).
We need good job descriptions to help ensure we are working within our job classification and legal authority. 21% of us do not believe our job descriptions accurately reflect the amount of work we do. 46% have no input into updating or changing our job descriptions.
55% of us have been often or sometimes asked to perform duties outside our job descriptions.
We help our colleges and universities —
- Organize and prepare academic, research, and financial records;
- Provide food service all through the day;
- Ensure that the campus environment is attractive, safe, and secure;
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- Keep classrooms, research labs, and computer centers humming.
NEA ESPs in Higher Education: Who We Are
- Paraeducators
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These eight job groups include more than 300 categories of ESP positions.
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- Win better pay, benefits, and working conditions;
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- Be represented at NEA meetings and on the NEA Web site;
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Visit the ESP Publications page and download a copy of the Who We Are brochure to learn more about ESP Careers!
How We Advocate For Students
- ESPs Meeting the Needs of the Whole Student
- ESP Coloring Book (English)
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- ESP Superheroes Poster
- ESP Superheroes Handout Cards
- ESP Ensuring Student Success Poster
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Publications [1]
Second Edition of Wind Energy Explained Textbook
A new edition of this classic text is now available. Found in every wind energy graduate education setting worldwide, the text has been completely rewritten and updated. Learn more here [2].
Instructional Presentations
Two in-depth presentations suited for lay audiences are available: "Wind 101" and "Small Wind". Learn more here [3].
Research Publications
Wind energy R&D has been conducted at the Wind Energy Center facilities since 1972. Wind Energy Center faculty, staff and graduate students have produced a library of over 100 theses and dissertations and faculty publications. Faculty, staff, and students produce an average of five published journal papers per year and ten conference presentations and papers.
Graduate theses, dissertations, presentations, and papers are currently being posted to a searchable reference database. Older references are also being scanned and digitized and will be posted as available. In addition, the Wind Energy Center houses a comprehensive library of wind energy references and conference proceedings.


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Defining the '80s (Honda)
Soichiro Honda's meteoric rise from postwar bicycle-maker to world leader in motorcycle innovation and production is one of the most inspirational stories of our century: In the '50s, the company began building small motorcycles; by the end of the '60s, Honda® had unleashed the mighty CB750 Four, arguably the most important new motorcycle of the postwar era; the '70s saw Honda set all-time sales records with the CB350 and then hit the afterburner with the audacious CBX and liquid-cooled Gold Wing®.
Recession and inflation in the 1980s found Honda, and most other motorcycle companies, grappling with growth and direction. The temporarily uncertain market required manufacturers to think carefully about their products and their customers, and about the evolving market segments. As has often proved the case, the decisions and leadership Honda exercised in the '80s made a profound impact on motorcycling, an impact that is still strongly felt today. It was within this decade that Honda helped define and establish each of motorcycling's principal segments: touring, sport bikes, cruisers, standards, dual-sport, and off-road.
In the touring segment, prior to Honda's launch of the '80 GL™1100 Gold Wing Interstate™, major manufacturers left it to riders to build their own full-dressers; even Honda made no fairings or saddlebags. This all changed with the Interstate, Honda's first standard full-dress touring bike. It was the beginning of a touring legacy which, 19 years later, reveals the GL1500 Gold Wing as the most popular tourer ever built.
The success Honda fostered in the full-dress touring market would soon be matched in other segments. In 1982 Honda introduced the first modern V-4 motorcycle engine in the Sabre™ standard model and Magna® cruiser, followed in '83 by the ground-breaking VF750F Interceptor®, the most important performance bike built by Honda since the original CB750 Four. The Interceptor's perimeter frame and narrow V-4 engine established design architecture still used on the current Interceptor. With riders such as Freddie Spencer, Wayne Rainey, Fred Merkel and Bubba Shobert at the controls, the Interceptor won five consecutive Superbike titles during the decade. In '86 the Interceptor was upgraded to the aluminum-frame, gear cam-drive VFR™750F and proved its mettle by winning eight of nine Superbike races. The mighty RC30™ racer soon followed, winning the first two World Superbike championships in 1988 and 1989.
One of Honda's brightest stars of the '80s is certainly the CBR®600F Hurricane®. For most of the late '80s as well as the '90s the CBR set the sales and performance standards for the 600 class. That the inline-four-cylinder CBR could forge its own identity in a Honda product roster headlined by the V-4 VFR is a testimony to its spectacular engineering. Fully clad in aerodynamic bodywork, the CBR changed the notion that a motorcycle's engine must be seen. For Honda, the dollars normally spent on external engine cosmetics were instead put into performance development. Not only did the CBR establish a new manufacturing direction for sport bikes, the Hurricane also attracted legions of riders into the sport bike segment.
Other models also showed Honda's willingness to think off the page, venturing into the rarefied air of discovery. These included the 1982 GL500I Silver Wing® Interstate, a mini Gold Wing; the recumbent Helix™ scooter; the CBX sport tourer; the ferocious '82 CX500 Turbo, Honda's first turbocharged production street bike; and the 1989 Pacific Coast®. The most successful of all was Honda's line of Shadow® cruisers. The technical accomplishments of the original '83 VT™750C V-twin Shadow cruiser are often overlooked in the bright glare of other Honda innovations of the time. Even so, the Shadow's liquid-cooled, narrow-angle V-twin engine offered a variety of innovative technologies, including three-valve combustion chambers and a vibration-canceling offset dual-pin crankshaft, a classic Honda feature still in use today. More importantly, the Shadow line helped strengthen the Japanese cruiser segment, currently the fastest-growing class in today's marketplace.
Off-road, the CR®125 and CR250 motocrossers made Honda by far the dominant player in motocross. It all began with the world's first liquid-cooled motocrosser, the 1981 CR250. With its progressive-rate Pro-Link® suspension, this bike established the major engineering protocols for motocross machinery for the entire decade. Through the 1980s, Honda's Red Riders™ won 22 National motocross and Supercross titles, while helping Honda win eight manufacturers' titles.
Cross-feeding technologies helped evolve the dual-sport XL and off-road XR™ machines. Four-stroke race bike and street bike technology improved the XL and XR singles, as did motocross frame and suspension technology. This cross pollination further indicated Honda's willingness to experiment, as motocross suspension technology was even applied to road racing. In 1986, this crossover helped Honda win every available National motocross title as well as the coveted AMA Superbike road racing title. Meanwhile, on the street, Honda models introduced technology such as integrated cylinders and crankcases for the V-4 engines and the GL1500 Gold Wing's Reverse System.
Honda's worldwide racing successes during the '80s don't tell the whole story of competition. Equally as compelling as victory is the struggle, the company's willingness to risk failure in its search for innovative solutions. The now-famous NR™500 oval-piston Grand Prix machines of the early '80s absorbed enormous resources and never won a major race. But the NR500 project led to a new course, resulting in the innovative NS500 two-stroke triple, which brought Honda its first 500 GP title in 1983, and then the NSR500 V-4, which has won seven 500 GP titles to date. Characteristically, what Honda learned during its Quixotic quests often improved the breed, including the motorcycles we ride today.
It is this innovative spirit, the willingness to experiment with new products and ideas, that has always helped define Honda's place in the motorcycle market. Sure, a few notions missed the mark. But more striking is the longevity of some of Honda's best ideas, models that were introduced or evolved in the '80s, and that are still with us today. The list forms the backbone of Honda's current model line: VFR and CBR sport bikes; Shadow cruisers, Nighthawk® standards; full-dress Gold Wings; and XR and CR off-road bikes. Honda's creative thinking sharpened the focus of each of motorcycling's principal classes, and led to machinery that motorcycle enthusiasts saddled up and rode straight into the '90s.


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Those who have decided to seek the Hawaiian flower instead of a rose or another common flower are making a great decision. It encompasses all the feminine beauty of any other flower with a unique twist. This flower tattoo is typically found in tribal form. Instead of the bright flowy colours we tend to see in flower tattoos it is usually made with big bold black lines, in a more tribal form. It can be added to beautiful other Hawaiian tribal designs such as the sea turtle, mountains and other well known Hawaiian symbols.
These flowers stand for friendship and hospitality just like the Hawaiian people. Another popular Hawaiian flower choice is the lei. These beautiful flowers are found in bright colourful presentations all over the bodies of both men and women. There are also those who have permanently inked these beautiful flowers in lei's around their necks, to symbolize the hospitality and friendship that is presented by Hawaiian natives to visitors to their island. For those who choose the exotic form of the Hawaiian flower tattoo you can ensure it is one to be proud of and to wear happily.


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It's time for me to take over one of the "last resort" storage spaces in my house… under the beds! I can hardly believe that when we first moved into our house I thought there were so many closets that I could never fill them… who was I kidding?!? The funny part is that this is not a house with enormous walk in closets or anything remotely close to that! You just never think you have as much stuff as you do. Thinning out our closets and donating forgotten and unused thing has certainly helped, but I do not like clutter and do not like a jam packed closet that you need to "muscle" a hanger into! So back to the point, I'm going to raise the bed in my bedroom, as well as the twin bed in my son's room on risers and gain an extra precious 5—7" where we can put under the bed storage tubs full of things we don't use regularly, but aren't ready to get rid of.
Once the beds are raised, our current bedskirts will need to be replaced. Cropped bedskirts just don't look as cute as cropped jeans! I am going to stick with a ready made extra-long bedskirt for both, since it's and easy, quick, and very affordable fix.
This storage obstacle has turned into a design opportunity… do I go with flat, pleated skirt or ruffled skirt in my room???
My current skirt is flat and pleated, and it is probably my first inclination to go with another one… but this is a chance for change! On the other hand, I love how simple and pure the look in this room is. That bed looks perfectly cloudlike and inviting!
Clean, tailored, and not an ounce of fuss… very refreshing!
Suzanne Kasler introduces texture to her smooth bedskirt… it also has a contrasting trim around the edges which is a nice way to jazz things up. I had considered adding a border to my existing skirt to lengthen it, but that's just a little bolder than what I want… and a 5" border will look a lot clunkier than the elegant 1" one SK uses!
This is a very pretty room by Phoebe Howard and the grid of framed artwork and the simple white linens also make it very architectural.
Taffeta really accentuates the pleats and this touch of color is very pretty.
Oooh la la! I love how sophisticated this ruffled silk skirt is! The silvery blue color and black accents keep it from feeling too feminine.
Ruffles and linen add so much interest to this room.
Another primarily white room with a linen skirt…
Since I'm going with ready made it's a lot easier to find a white or off-white cotton skirt than a linen or burlap one, but this all white ensemble looks pretty good with the ivory ruffled skirt!
I love how this bedskirt coordinates with the off white taffeta drapery panels. I'm finding quite a few images that have great ideas in them…. unfortunately I'm not anywhere closer to making a decision!
If I was looking into custom bedskirts, I'd have so many more ideas and options to choose from and a MUCH harder decision!
I could go with scallops…
I could have a bedcover that flows from the top of the bed to the ground like Cote de Texas' Joni Webb… so dramatic!
This skirt is made of a sheer material with a thick border. Very unusual!
If I had a fabric that I loved, using it as a bedskirt would be a wonderful way to further incorporate it into the room…
Suzanne Kasler did the same thing with this bedskirt. I love the stripes!
Hmmm… am I ready to make a decision or do I obsess a little more… maybe a little more obsessing and then a decision!
{Photos via 1., 7., 8., 12. Cote de Texas, 2. Elle Decor, 3. and 15., Suzanne Kasler, 4. Phoebe Howard, 5. and 10., House Beautiful, 6. Simply Seleta, 9. Surroundings, 11. My French Country Home, 13. Linen and Lavender, 14. ???}


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They are really the original inhabitants of Europe: without human intervention, beech trees would still cover large areas of continental Europe. Today, unspoilt lowland beech forests are found nowhere else in the world but in Germany. The Ancient Beech Forests of Germany UNESCO World Natural Heritage site therefore offers a fascinating, romantic and incredibly diverse picture of the original European landscapes. They are an extension to the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians, an existing cross-border World Heritage property.
Romantic painters were inspired by the captivating backdrop of beech forests, chalk cliffs and seascapes in the modern-day Jasmund National Park on the island of Rügen. Due to their inaccessible clifftop location, these expanses of woodland have never been used for forestry purposes and now present a dynamic mosaic of open areas, thicket and genuine ancient woodland.
The beech forests in the Serrahn section of Müritz National Park in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are at the heart of the Mecklenburg Lakes region. For a long time, the grand dukes of Mecklenburg-Strelitz indulged their passion for hunting here, prohibiting any other use of the forest. This resulted in an enchanting hilly wooded landscape full of lakes and fens.
Just an hour's drive from Berlin, Grumsin Forest in Brandenburg's Schorfheide-Chorin biosphere reserve is a fascinating combination of sprawling forests and open countryside. The deep valleys and prominent peaks bear testament to the impact of glaciers in the last ice age.
The beech forests in Hainich National Park in Thuringia represent an important chapter in the history of the two Germanies. In the days of the GDR, the region was a restricted military area and this has allowed the flora and fauna to grow more or less undisturbed. Today, it boasts an impressive variety of tree species and a glorious carpet of blooms on the forest floor in spring.
The steep, rocky slopes of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park in Hessen mark the natural border of the beech forests. Walkers will discover bizarre forest formations and mysterious-looking, gnarled trees here. The bays of twisting Lake Edersee, which extend far into the forests, are almost fjord-like.
Hainich National Park
Tips for your visit: Hütscheroda wildcat park, Brunstal adventure trail, hiking trails at the Thiemsburg National Park Centre with treetop trail: open daily
Further information: www.nationalpark-hainich.de
Serrahn section of Müritz National Park
Tips for your visit: Serrahn woodland adventure trail, Serrahn boardwalk
Serrahn visitor centre: april till october: 10am to 5pm
Further information: www.mueritz-nationalpark.de
Jasmund National Park
Königsstuhl National Park Centre in Sassnitz: open daily
Further information: www.koenigsstuhl.com
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
Kellerwald National Park Centre in Vöhl-Herzhausen: April to October open daily, November to March every day except Mondays 10am to 4.30 pm
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