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Wasgij Original 6 Blooming Marvellous puzzle solution
Another day, another Wasgij puzzle. This Wasgij Original 6 Blooming Marvellous puzzle was a second hand purchase and like the previous one I did, it was hard going. Most wasn't too bad, but there was a lot of green that took a couple of sessions to work through.
One of the much older puzzles in the Wasgij range, the original puzzles are completed by using the box image and trying to work out what one of the characters is looking at. This time the image is based overlooking back gardens of houses and what is going on there with some super grow plant food.
Parts of this puzzle weren't too hard to get started. But green vegetables. I nearly lost the will to live by the time I had the final part of the puzzle to go. But I was determined to finish and it was worth the effort.
As with all Wasgij puzzles there's some great characters, and quite a few comedy moments in different parts of it to enjoy.
With this Blooming Marvellous jigsaw being an older puzzle in the Wasgij range, your best attempt to find a copy of it is looking for second hard offers. You can usually buy other Wasgij puzzles from Amazon or other online or high street puzzle retailers.
Check out my post on puzzle accessories.
Check out my step by step guide on How to solve a Wasgij puzzle.
Scroll down to see the Wasgij solution and video solution.
My other Wasgij puzzle solutions are below if you need some help.
A Day to Remember – Original 4
Blooming Marvellous – Original 6
Football Fever – Original 21
Dropping the Weight – Original 28
Catching Wedding Fever – Original 29
Strictly Can't Dance – Original 30
Safari Surprise – Original 31
The Big Weigh in – Original 32
The Sands of Time – Destiny 3
The Office – Destiny 11
Old Time Rockers – Destiny 16
Fast Food Frenzy – Destiny 18
The Toy Shop – Destiny 20
Hound of the Wasgij Ville – Mystery 4
Birthday Surprise – Mystery 16
Catching a Break – Mystery 17
Grabbing a quick bite – Mystery 18
Only Fools and Horses Duckin and divin
Turkeys Delight – Christmas 13
Santa's unexpected delivery – Christmas 15
Which Wasgij is next on your list?


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Tips To Keep Your Diesel Engine Running
If you drive for a living, you understand the need to keep your engine running at peak performance levels. If your vehicle is constantly pulling large loads or driving over challenging terrain on a regular basis, your engine takes on an incredible amount of wear that can cause your engine to work less efficiently over time. Keep your engine running and with these helpful tips.
Clean Your Engine
Dirt and sediment can accumulate in the inner workings of your engine. Left unchecked, this grime can build up and cause parts of your vehicle's mechanics to slow down or stop working completely. You can prevent this by giving your engine regular cleanings. Clear out debris with a brush or by using a leaf blower. You can wash your engine with water and a mild degreaser, but be sure to cover any parts that could be damaged using a plastic bag.
Change Your Air Filter
A clean engine requires clean air to keep running efficiently. Air filters should be changed regularly according to your vehicle's unique maintenance schedule. It may be necessary to change filters more frequently depending on the climate conditions in which you are driving. It is also important to choose high-quality air filters specially designed for diesel engines. Airdog replacement filters must match your vehicle's specifications to operate at peak efficiency. The proper air filter can reduce your vehicle's emissions and can increase its fuel economy.
Schedule Regular Oil Changes
Your engine oil should be checked and changed regularly. Clean engine oil ensures that your engine is properly lubricated so that all parts will work properly. It also absorbs heat, preventing your engine from overheating and causing damage to your vehicle. Consult your owner's manual to determine at which mileage mark you should change your oil and schedule maintenance as needed.
Check Your Coolant Often
Diesel engines run hotter than standard automobile engines. This makes coolant an incredibly important part of your vehicle's maintenance schedule. There are dozens of types of coolant, but only a few are designed for diesel engines, so it is important to research the kind of coolant your vehicle needs before buying anything. Many believe that coolant does not need to be checked and just needs to be refilled as needed, but this is not true. Left alone, coolant can become acidic and rot parts of the engine. Check your coolant often and flush it as needed to prevent such damage.
In your line of work, the health of your vehicle means everything. Use these tips as a guide to help keep your diesel engine healthy and running at peak performance levels.

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — College seniors who aspire to work for the FBI are being given a rare opportunity to apply for entry-level positions before they even graduate.
Special agent William Woods with the St. Louis division tells Missourinet that students are usually required to have their degrees before they can apply.
"They (students) don't want to wait for a year for a background check to be done. We were losing good applicants. So the FBI decided, you know what, let's take a chance and let's start this application process earlier," says Woods. "They still have to get that degree to get the job, but it allows them to step into a job right out of college."
The bureau's Collegiate Hiring Initiative includes professional support jobs, like gathering intelligence and evidence. The FBI is hiring nearly 1,000 such positions nationwide.
"There are a large number of jobs that exist to support the investigations that are done here at the FBI," says Woods. "Of course, once somebody gets their foot in the door, they can work towards obtaining a job, if their ultimate goal were to be a special agent or intelligence analyst, those are positions that people generally work their way up to."
Seniors must have a minimum 2.95 GPA and must be a U.S. citizen. They must also pass a background check.
The FBI is also hiring about 700 full-time paid interns nationwide this fiscal year. College juniors and seniors can apply. Woods says about half of the FBI's interns end up working full-time for the FBI after they graduate.
Collegiate Hiring Initiative applications must be completed by Friday by going to fbi.gov.


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The October 21, 2002 episode of Monday Night Raw is undoubtedly one of the most infamous in WWE history. A couple of weeks prior, Kane was left to defend the Tag Team Championships by himself, after Triple H attacked The Hurricane backstage. Triple H then revealed that he knew Kane's secret, and asked if the name "Katie Vick" rang a bell.
The following week on Raw, The Big Red Machine addressed who Katie Vick was. He stated that she was his friend, but he did not kill her, "it was an accident." According to Kane, he felt like there was a period of time that Katie was the only person who cared for him. One night, they went out for drinks, and Kane drove her home because she had too much to drink. He admitted that he was not familiar with a stick shift, but Katie insisted that they drove her car. During the ride, an animal ran in front of the car, and they swerved and crashed the car. Kane was injured, but unfortunately, Katie died in the car crash.
WWE's Katie Vick Funeral
Triple H interfered the promo, and stated that the whole story was not being told. He added that Kane was drinking excessively as well. He further got under Kane's skin by stating they Kane loved Katie, but Katie did not share the same feelings.
In an even weirder spin to the storyline, Triple H introduced necrophilia as a possible option, which left Kane speechless and caused him to exit the arena.
The Katie Vick storyline got even more controversial the next week, when a tape was shown of a mannequin in a casket being seduced by Triple H, who was wearing a Kane mask. Although the storylines are what make pro wrestling compelling, many are still shaking their head on what Vince McMahon was thinking to allow this to occur.
Original Plans for the Storyline
Bruce Prichard revealed on his podcast that Vince wanted a more soap opera feel to their Raw and SmackDown television shows at the time, and more backstory to their characters. WWE also released a statement the following day stating that the company was trying to make Triple H a more antagonizing character. The scene was filmed in an actual funeral home, with a wake taking place on the other side of the thin wall. The original plans were for the angle to be more comical, but Vince McMahon changed his mind for it to be more serious. Vince and Bruce were at odds regarding the direction of the angle, which led to a compromise of having both comical and series parts.
Prichard stated that he does not remember Stephanie McMahon's response to the angle, and the producers wanted to move the angle forward. Despite the funeral scene, Vince still wanted to move along with the angle, which was not well-received backstage. Prichard said that the angle continued because Vince "loved his toilet humor." The angle concluded on the October 28, 2002 edition of Raw, where Shawn Michaels superkicked Triple H at the conclusion the main event casket match against Kane.
Although Kane has become one of the most successful gimmicks in wrestling history since the character debuted in 1997, becoming a multi-time world heavyweight champion, the Katie Vick angle did nothing to help his character. If there was any silver lining the the dark cloud of Kane's career, he did defeat Triple H in the casket match to conclude the feud.
Former WWE writer David Lagana tweeted that October 2002 was the lowest the stock ever was in the company. Kane, Triple H and Shawn Michaels were all involved in the inaugural Elimination Chamber match a few weeks later at Survivor Series, which was won by Michaels. The match also included Booker T and former WWE superstars Chris Jericho and Rob Van Dam.
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What would you do to save a job that you love? Award-winning journalist Laura Lake is ready to do anything, including putting up with her crazy new boss and travelling to Scotland to visit castles and its quirky owners. If she succeeds she will be able to save not only her job, but also Society, the glossy magazine of which she is the editor.
This third novel in the series can also be read as a stand-alone and it's such an entertaining and humorous story. Between haunted castles, a complicated love life, and an old enemy who wants her job, Laura will be kept busy. Surrounded by a cast of quirky characters, she will make you laugh and keep you captivated. (NP)
A View to a Kilt is the latest instalment in Wendy Holden's Laura Lake series.
The summary says: "Laura Lake, editor of glamorous glossy magazine Society, is in trouble. Advertising revenues are down, and her job will be in jeopardy if she can't pick them up.
According to those in the know, Scotland is having a fashion moment. Haggis tempura is on Michelin-starred menus, smart spas are offering porridge facials, and a chain of eco-hotels on the sites of Highland Clearances are pulling in star punters. With a view to getting a slice of this ultra-high-end market, Laura's been sent to a baronial estate in Wester Ross to write a think-piece about celebrity bagpipes.
It's supposed to be gorgeous, glitzy, and glamorous. But intrigue follows Laura like night follows day. And at Glenravish Castle - a shooting lodge fit for a billionaire - Laura finds herself hunting for a scoop that won't just save her job, it could save her life." A View to a Kilt is out in April 2019.
Wendy Holden is releasing another novel in her Laura Lake series called Last of the Summer Moet. The summary says: "Laura Lake, deputy editor of glossy mag Society, has been promoted to the hot seat while her boss recovers from 'exhaustion' in rehab. Finally she's in charge, but who can she share the free jollies with?
Not her international glamourpuss BFF Lulu, who's left Knightsbridge for Britain's poshest village. Lulu's busy living the good life at her new pile Riffs, a ex-rock star's ex-country mansion. But not everything in her guitar-shaped garden is lovely; Lulu's attempts to join the hunt, act in the panto and grow the biggest marrow are blocked by the snobbish locals.
Who does she call on for help? Journo extraordinaire, Laura Lake..." Last of the Summer Moet is out in February 2018.
Wendy Holden continues her Laura Lake series with a short story, Laura Lake and the Luxury Press Trip. The summary says: "Laura Lake is the deputy editor of glossy mag Society. She's been asked to write an exclusive on celebrity getaway Coconut Cay, a private paradise belonging to billionaire businessman James Redmond.
When a couple of pompous journalists turn up unexpectedly, scuppering Laura's chances of an exclusive, she decides to enjoy the glittering sea and golden Caribbean sands instead. But Laura soon discovers that the hi-tech, haute luxe, seven-star comfort of Coconut Cay hides some dark secrets. And she's determined to get the scoop before her rivals." Laura Lake and the Luxury Press Trip is out in July 2017.
Laura Lake works in Paris for an estate agency but she dreams of becoming a journalist like her father. And when she gets the opportunity to be an intern for the glamorous magazine Society, she takes the first train to London. But her new life doesn't go as planned when her money is stolen and she has to sleep in the office closet and borrow clothes from the fashion department. In addition, her arch-enemy from boarding school is her new boss and she seems intent on making sure that Laura's life at the magazine is short-lived. From becoming friends with party girl Lulu to kissing Prince Henry lookalikes, from going to high-society weddings to investigating a series of jewellery thefts along with handsome investigative journalist Harry, Laura's life becomes more and more interesting.
Laura Lake is smart, ambitious and resourceful, although a bit naive, but the character I loved most is her grandmother Mimi whose snippets of advice on how to be a perfect lady are simply brilliant. The novel is hilarious and entertaining as Laura finds herself in absurd and unlikely situations. A cast of colourful and eccentric characters create an intriguing and fast-paced novel, perfect if you are looking for an easy and funny read. (NP)
Wendy Holden is launching a new series with the novel, Laura Lake and the Hipster Weddings, about a hapless would-be journalist going undercover at society weddings. The summary says: "She'll need a triple-barrelled name for the castle one. She'll need a gallon of glitter for the woodland one. She'll need a lobster-shaped hat for the Shoreditch one.
Laura Lake longs to be a journalist. Instead she's an unpaid intern at a glossy magazine - sleeping in the fashion cupboard and living on canapes. But she's just got her first big break: infiltrate three society weddings and write a juicy expose. Security will be tighter than a bodycon dress, but how hard can it be? Cue disappearing brides, demanding socialites - and a jealous office enemy who will do anything to bring her down."


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S. Waite Popejoy (Waite) serves as Managing Director and supports the firm's restructuring, crisis management, and due diligence activities. With 35 years of diversified healthcare CFO and health services executive financial management experience, Mr. Popejoy regularly serves as a restructuring advisor to both debtor and creditor clients, as interim CFO, Chief Restructuring Officer and Contract Management CFO for large distressed acute care hospitals, multi hospital chains, outpatient services and ancillary healthcare providers across the U.S.
As a well-respected national expert in the healthcare leveraged finance sector, Mr. Popejoy regularly represents large institutional investors in connection with distressed healthcare investments, advising clients on complex financial and operational restructuring matters, and possesses deep healthcare revenue cycle, operations analysis, controllership, financial reporting, treasury management, leveraged finance, restructuring, internal control and system experience. He currently serves as CFO of Eagle Hospital Physicians Holdings, LLC, a manager of hospital medicine programs, temporary medical staffing and telemedicine services ($100mm in revenues) with over 300 providers.
Prior to joining SOLIC (and its predecessors), Mr. Popejoy served in a variety of financial management roles with leading healthcare providers including Charter Behavioral Health Services, LLC, Magellan Health Services, Inc., Physicians' Specialty Corp. (NASD:ENTS), and Marshall Physicians Services LLC.
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The Destiny 2 Deep Stone Crypt raid is here. Beyond Light's raid is one of the most complex and involved yet seen in Bungie's MMO. Indeed, there's so much to take in and so many enemies to fight that it's almost impossible to keep up with everything you need to do.
Luckily, that's what guides are for. Here, I'll tell you everything you need to know about the Deep Stone Crypt in Destiny 2 and help you overcome the mammoth task that lies ahead. There's a lot to get through, so let's jump right in.
Destiny 2 Deep Stone Crypt raid guide: How to beat the ultimate Beyond Light challenge
It's always wise to have a few loadouts ready to switch between based on the encounters that lie ahead. Also, make sure you've already unlocked Overload rounds, as Overload Champions are the only ones present in the Raid.
The recommended Power Level for the Deep Stone Crypt is 1230. But the final encounter eclipses that, with a Power Level of 1250. It's not a hard-and-fast rule: The first team to clear the Deep Stone Crypt were hard-capped at Power Level 1230. Nonetheless, if you can, you should tune up your best gear with some Upgrade Modules.
In terms of energy weapons and damage types, the raid is Fallen-based and all three energy damage types are present. That means any type of resistance mod can be effective based on the encounter, but favouring overall defence and sustainability is the best option. When it comes to the type of damage you would like to deal, Void shields are the only ones present in the raid.
When it comes to Destiny 2 weapons, the game isn't exactly short of options, but not every option fits every encounter you'll face in the Deep Stone Crypt. To save you the hassle of making tough decisions, here are the weapons I used throughout the raid.
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Falling Guillotine
This legendary sword will carve up even the largest enemy health bar like a side of beef. It's just that simple. Since you can get up close with several bosses in the Deep Stone Crypt, particularly Atraks-1, Fallen Exo, it's well worth bringing this colossal blade along.
Gnawing Hunger
Since Overload Champions are present in the Deep Stone Crypt, while the Seasonal Artifact offers you Overload rounds for an Auto Rifle, this is a no brainer. The Summoner is a good substitute, but Gnawing Hunger also doubles up when dealing with pesky Void shields too.
If you prefer a Submachine Gun and want to make use of all the Arc damage coming your way in the Deep Stone Crypt, look no further than the Destiny 2 Riskrunner.
Izanagi's Burden
Big damage from a distance. You can load up all four shots to deal massive crit damage, or conserve ammo and pop the heads of a few far away stragglers. At a distance, Izanagi's burden offers some great flexibility.
The Deep Stone Crypt has a thing for funneling dozens of enemies through tiny doors. It's a bit like the mines of Moria, only in space. With Witherhoard equipped, you can pop down a grenade and watch the bad guys scatter themselves across the walls as they run out into the open.
If your aim isn't the sharpest and you don't like close combat, maybe consider a career that doesn't involve large amounts of fighting and shooting things. If you're determined, however, Destiny 2's Xenophage should be your weapon of choice in the Deep Stone Crypt. When you can sit back and rattle off giant explosive rounds that make enemies crumble like they were made of shortcrust pastry, aiming doesn't matter that much.
Sustain is the key here. If you want to keep everyone alive, then shoot for the Well of Radiance coupled with the Phoenix Protocol Exotic chest piece. Not only will this allow you to keep your teammates on their feet, but when everyone needs to hunker down in a well, you'll be able to claim back most of the energy spent.
As always, Hunters have two main choices, clearing enemies or damage. If you intend to clear hordes of combatants, then the Way of the Pathfinder will let you hide your team in smoke and pin enemies down with shots from your bow. If you want to deal damage, then equip a Celestial Nighthawk exotic helmet alongside the Way of the Sharpshooter solar subclass branch.
For the most part, Titans have played a support role, with the use of their Code of the Protect void subclass branch. The safety of a bubble and the Weapons of Light buff will prove paramount in the third and fourth encounters, ekeing out that bit of extra damage when it's most needed.
The primary mechanics of the Deep Stone Crypt are all role based, referred to as Augments throughout the raid. It helps to know what these Augments are ahead of time, how to find them, and what they look like. As the raid continues, the number of Augments increases but their priorities largely remain the same. The first two, the Operator and the Scanner, are present for all four major encounters, whereas the Suppressor is only available in the third and fourth. Augments are obtained by killing an enemy combatant holding it. There will only ever be one of each type of Augment present at a time.
The Operator Augment is a red-coloured buff, shaped like a person with a spiky hat. The Operator's primary role is to shoot red things across all encounters. The shape and size may change, but they typically focus on shooting specific items.
The Scanner Augment resembles a yellow vase. Scanners must identify specific items that Operators need to shoot or, in specific encounters, players deposit Nuclear Cores.
The Suppressor Augment looks like an, 8bit blue eye. The Suppressor's role is to sit under turrets in the third and fourth phase and shoot the boss to stun him, thereby unlocking the crates where players deposit the aforementioned Nuclear Cores.
There are occasions when these Augments need to be shared through terminals. Terminals exist in every encounter and can only hold one Augment at a time. Likewise, players can only hold one Augment at a time. This means Augments can only be passed to a 'fresh' Guardian with no current Augment. You cannot also switch two Augments at a terminal. It must be empty for you to deposit.
Raid location
The next section can be tough if you don't know the clues. Guardians are tasked with navigating a large wasteland in a blizzard. The blizzard applies a debuff called Frostbite, which kills a Guardian upon reaching ten stacks. The only way to thaw out Frostbite is to seek shelter in red bubbles scattered throughout the area. Players will need to navigate from bubble to bubble, traversing down the cavernous wasteland, until they reach a final door defended by two Brigs and some Captains. After the enemies have been defeated, players can enter a door that continues on towards a space station and the first 'real' encounter.
The first secret chest in the raid can be found just above the end of this encounter on a series of ledges on the cold mountainside. Frostbite is still a threat here, so be careful when jumping up.
Exploit: In March 2021, Bungie patched a glitch (for the second time) which had enabled players to avoid taking Frostbite damage during this section. We'll update here if a new way to cheese the encounter crops up.
- Open the door to the frozen wasteland by killing the captains defending the door.
- Navigate the wasteland by moving between safe bubbles.
- Kill the Brigs defending the locked entrance to the Deep Stone Crypt.
- Pick up secret chest on the ridge outside of the encounter.
- Go through the final door.
Disable security
As the first 'true' encounter in the Deep Stone Crypt, Restricted eases players into the mechanics with two roles; the Scanner and Operator. Split your team into two, choose one person in the fireteam as an Operator, then elect a member from each team as a Scanner. This leaves one team with an Operator and a Scanner, while the other team has one Scanner and two free Guardians. If possible, the team with the Operator should focus on survival, as the Operator will not be present in the encounter. Both teams should pick a side of the room. There are two sides on the top level and they are divided by a central wall.
For this encounter, the Operator must go into the basement, located down a flight of stairs at the back of the room. For the rest of the encounter, the Operator will remain in this basement, shooting the panels called out by the Scanners. The Operator can start the encounter by picking up the Operator Augment in the basement terminal.
The Scanner Augment will only appear on one side of the wall once the encounter starts. The designated Scanner on the respective side should kill the enemy holding the Augment and pick it up. When the Scanner has the Augment, they must look down through the windows into the basement and call out the location of whatever two panels are glowing yellow on their side, before passing the Augment to the other side of the wall so the next scanner can follow the same process. There are five panels on each side within the basement. My fireteam numbered them from one to to, starting at the door, based on the side they were on. Since there are only four windows on each side, players must check two panels from a specific window on each side.
During this time, special Servitors will spawn, locking down the terminals for exchanging Augments. Players must kill these Servitors to open the locks and pass on the Augment. If they are left alive, you won't be able to progress.
When the panels are called out, the Operator must all four at the bottom, unlocking a series of fuses on the top level. If your fireteam takes too long to communicate and shoot the panels in the basement, the Operator will die in the basement. When the fuses are unlocked, the Operator will need to pass the Augment to the top side, then request the Scanner Augment through the terminal in the basement. The nominated Operator will then use the Scanner Augment to examine the six smaller fuses behind the terminal in the basement. One of these will glow yellow. The Operator then declares the relevant fuse, while the team on the corresponding must destroy that fuse. Several fuses can be destroyed in quick succession, but it's only possible to destroy one at a time. Shooting the wrong fuse will end the encounter.
After a period of time the fuses will close, whereupon the Operator in the basement must pass the Scanner Augment back to the top. Meanwhile, whoever has the Operator Augment should pass it back down to the basement. Repeat the process of calling out four panels, two on each side, and destroying the fuses until you finish the encounter.
- Split team into two groups. Nominate a Scanner in each team and an Operator.
- One Guardian in the basement picks up the Operator Augment, starting the encounter, and destroys panels indicated by Scanners.
- Two Guardians on top, one at each side of the wall, share the Scanner Augment through the terminal, and call out two panels each per phase.
- After four panels have been destroyed, the Operator passes their Augment to top and the Scanner passes their Augment to the bottom.
- The Operator calls out the correct fuse to destroy and those on top destroy it, repeating until all six or destroy or another phase begins.
- If another phase begins, players must switch the Scanner and Operator Augments through the terminal and repeat from the top until done.
Defeat Atraks-1
The next encounter, Atraks-1, is an evolution of the previous one. Once again, your team will need to split into two. One group will remain in the first area, known as Ground, while the second team must take the escape pods at the back of Ground into Space.
Again, both the Operator and the Scanner roles are present. There should be one singular Operator in the fireteam and a Scanner in each team. In this encounter, the Scanners must identify the correct clone to attack while the Operators control the lifts through the panels, shoot debuffs off players, and use the airlocks to send the debuffs into space.
To start the encounter, players must venture to the back of the room and collect the purple orb lying on the floor. Some fireteams opt to send all three players on the space team at this point, while others prefer to send the two non-Operators into space, while the Operator remains at Ground until they can take the Operator Augment into Space. When the purple orb is interacted with, enemies start to spawn in Ground and Space. One of these enemies possesses the Operator Augment. If the Operator remains on the bottom floor, they must grab the Augment and head to Space immediately.
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The players in Space will be tasked with killing the enemies until the enemy holding the scanner Augment appears. They must then kill that enemy and pick up the Scanner Augment. During combat, the boss will start to glow and perform a wipe attack. When this happens, the Scanner must indicate which of the clones is enshrouded in a yellow, grid-like pattern. The three players in Space should then attack this clone and kill it. When the clone dies, a purple debuff, known as Atraks-1 Replication, is dropped. The Operator should avoid this Augment, allowing one of the two other Guardians to pick up this debuff. When the debuff is gathered, the Scanner then sends the Scanner Augment down to the Ground team for them, repeating the same process in their area.
When the Ground team kills their clone, the player once again sends the Scanner Augment up to the top. Whichever player picked up the purple debuff should also head to Space. This process should be repeated until Atraks-1 drops to 25 percent health.
Meanwhile, the Operator must control the lifts by shooting their panels. Shooting a panel in Space will bring a lift up to an empty space or send a lift down to Ground. The Operator must also shoot the purple debuff off a player's head. This debuff has a countdown of 42 seconds after which, Atraks-1 appears on the player and kills them. It's also possible to send these debuffs out into space through the airlocks. When players are afflicted by a debuff, they can head to an airlock. The Operator can open the airlock by shooting the panel. If a player has their debuff shot off their head while inside an airlock, the debuff is sucked into space.
When Atraks-1 hits 25 percent health, the encounter changes. All clones instantly teleport to Space for a Last Stand mechanic. When this happens, the Ground team should head to space. Again, the Scanner needs to identify which clone has the yellow aura and kill it. The fireteam must continue killing clones in space until Atraks-1's health is fully depleted to finish the encounter. After Atraks-1 is defeated, a new hatch will open in Space and players should progress through it onto the next encounter.
- Split team into two groups; Space and Ground. Nominate a designated Scanner in each team and one Operator in the Space team.
- Pick up the purple orb to start the encounter.
- Players exit to space, through the escape pods, and take the Operator Augment with them.
- Operator sends escape pods back down by shooting panels.
- Space Scanner picks up Scanner Augment, indicates the correct clone to kill, and sends Augment to the Ground team.
- Space player, not the Operator, picks up the purple orb and gains the Atraks-1 Replication debuff.
- Ground Scanner indicates correct clone and kills it before sending the Scanner buff back to Space.
- Ground player picks up the Purple orb and goes to Space.
- Operator refreshes the purple orb debuff by shooting them off affected players and player pick up again until ready to send them to space through an airlock.
- Team continue to kill clones until 25 percent or Atraks-1's health remains.
- When 25 percent of health is remaining, all of Ground team travels to space.
- Players identify the correct clone to kill until Atraks-1 is defeated.
Nuclear Contingency Chamber location
Compared to everything else, this section is a (space)walk in the park. Simply navigate the external structure of the spaceship, shooting enemies until you reach the top. This is also where players can find the second secret chest within the raid.
While navigating the external structure, you'll see what appear to be windmill blades. Two paths diverge here, one leading left and the other leading right. Head left to find a series of small platforms with red lights on them. Continue up these platforms to find the chest.
- Navigate through space until you can see space windmills.
- Take the left path to find the secret chest via the small platforms with red lights.
- Return to the right path and continue to third encounter.
Prevent Europa's destruction
Unlike previous encounters, your fireteam must now split into three squads. Each will focus on one of the three Augments in this encounter: Suppressor, Scanner, or Operator. Scanners use their Augment to identify which of the four boxes at the back of the encounter glow yellow (and therefore are open to deposit Nuclear Cores). Operators locate the red panel to shoot, thereby generating Nuclear Cores. Finally, Suppressors sit under the three active turrets in the encounter, shooting the boss to open the boxes where the Cores can be deposited. If a player does not have an Augment, they must collect the Nuclear Cores and deposit them in the boxes called out by the Scanner.
When in possession of a Nuclear Core, players gain the Radiation debuff. Players cannot run or double jump with this debuff. The Radiation debuff also stacks up to ten, and when it reaches ten, the player holding the Nuclear Core will die. It's possible to pass this Nuclear Core on to another player, but they must take it from you. You cannot interact with other players, so communication is key. A box can only contain one Nuclear Core at a time, meaning you cannot deposit two Nuclear Cores in the same box.
You must continue to deposit Nuclear Cores in the boxes until the fragmented green bar beneath the boxes is full. After two Nuclear Cores have been deposited, one of the Augments (Suppressor, Operator, or Scanner) will be turned off. When this happens, the team must deposit a deactivated Augment in the terminal. From here, the other player of that team must pick up the Augment from the terminal, continuing with that role. The player who deposited the Augment should then look to support the depositing of Nuclear Cores.
Throughout this encounter, enemies will spawn from every side, including Overload champions. You don't have to kill them, but managing them effectively will greatly increase the likelihood of completing the encounter, so if players want to switch to roaming or safety supers, this is the ideal encounter to utilise them in.
When enough Nuclear Cores have been deposited, a hatch in the centre of the room will open and you will need to descend through this hatch. Taniks will proceed to chase the team and anyone he catches will die. At least one player must make it to the end of this section to complete the encounter.
- Players split into three teams; Scanners, Suppressors, and Operators and pick up their buff by killing the specified combatants.
- Scanners identify the correct boxes to deposit Nuclear Cores.
- Operators spawn Nuclear Cores by shooting red panels throughout the encounter.
- Suppressors unlock the boxes by standing under all three turrets and shooting the boss.
- Players without a buff transfer the Nuclear Cores from the spawn points to their designated box.
- Teams must switch degraded Augments through the Terminal.
- Repeat until enough Nuclear Cores have been deposited to fill the green bar beneath the boxes.
- Flee from the boss until the end of encounter.
Defeat Taniks
For the final encounter of the Deep Stone Crypt, the Augments from the previous encounter are almost identical. Aside from being a larger scale encounter, the only difference is that Operators will shoot a purple shell off captured players instead of shooting panels. Hence, it's best to have the same team composition as before, with two players assigned to each of the three Augments. This also means there is a chance for one of the three holders of the Suppressor, Operator, or Scanner Augment to have their Augment degrade, which will then need switching at a station.
As before, the teams must all acquire their Augments. The Suppressor can be found in the orange section of the map, while the Scanner can be found in the blue area of the map. The Operator can be found immediately next to the spawn (also known as White). Within each of these zones, there are two areas to deposit Nuclear Cores.
The overall goal of this encounter is for players to get their Augments, call out the correct boxes to deposit Nuclear Cores, then damage the boss after four Nuclear Cores have been deposited. To obtain a Nuclear Core, players must wait on Taniks to head to one of the three areas of the map and start summoning purple lasers from the sky. During this phase, the cores on his thrusters will be exposed, allowing you to shoot them. It is possible to destroy all four at once, but this is not advised as only two nuclear cores can be deposited at a time. After destroying the two thrusters and obtaining the cores therein, the Suppressor will need to stand below all three sentry turrets near the boss and shoot him to open the boxes to deposit Nuclear Cores.
When a player is in possession of the core, they can be detained. Detained is indicated by a purple shell which will hold the player in place. Only the Operator can release them by shooting one of the light spots on the bubble. When a player is in possession of the Nuclear Core, they will gain stacks of Radiation. When Radiation reaches ten stacks, the player dies. Other players can take the Nuclear Core from the player, so this must be communicated and managed throughout the encounter.
After players have deposited four Nuclear Cores, Taniks will enter a damage phase. During the damage phase, Taniks will summon two arc forcefields around him. Players can only damage Taniks by standing in the midway point between both shields. If a player is too far back, debris will knock them out of the damage zone. If a player is too far forward they are likely to die. After a set time in the damage phase, Taniks will knock everyone outside of the force fields. Players will once again need to jump in and continue to deal damage. If the players successfully reduce Taniks' health to 25 percent within this phase, they will progress towards the Last Stand mechanic. If players do not reduce Taniks' health to 25 percent, they will need to deposit a further four Nuclear Cores to enter a second damage phase.
During Taniks' last stand, he will teleport all over the map while summoning more purple sky lasers. During this phase players must kill Taniks as soon as possible. If Taniks is not killed in the allotted time, he will wipe the entire team.
If you do successfully kill Taniks, it's GG WP and you get the final tasty piece of raid loot you were so eager to obtain.
- Players split into three teams; Scanners, Suppressors, and Operators and pick up their buff by killing the specified combatants.
- Scanners identify the correct boxes to deposit Nuclear Cores.
- Nuclear Cores are spawned by shooting Taniks' thrusters during the purple laser beam attack.
- Operators free players carrying Nuclear Cores by shooting purple bubble that captures them.
- Suppressors unlock the boxes by standing under all three turrets and shooting the boss.
- Players without a buff transfer the Nuclear Cores from the spawn points to their designated box.
- After four cores have been deposited, jump in the median of Taniks two shields and deal damage.
- Repeat the above steps until Taniks has 25% left and initiates a Last Stand.
- Continue to damage Taniks as he teleports around the encounter before he wipes the team.


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Three nights ago I rushed home because thunder and rain were both quickly approaching Hoan Kiem Lake. Drizzle had already begun falling on Le Thai To street and winds were heavy. Mostly everyone had found shelter either in an alleyway or underneath the thin hoodie of a raincoat. All but few seemed well prepared; among those who were not was a woman well into her seventies who squatted with the posture of defeat alongside one of the high-rent shops in Hoan Kiem.
I'm part cynic, part Buddhist, and on any given day the tides of my world view may be high or low, optimistic or apathetic. On that night my heart pained for the crouching elder, to the point where I stopped, knelt down beside her, and said with worry, "Grandmother, it'll soon rain. It'll soon rain!"
She looked up at me and replied, "Dạ, vâng ạ". "Yes sir," with deference.
Those words were crushing. She wasn't supposed to respond like that. I was the child; she was to be shown respect, not me.
But that's how it goes, sometimes, and there's no right or wrong inherent in how life for us all has unfolded here:
There is no right or wrong about this picture. It's the most difficult lesson I have had to learn since years ago first landing in Vietnam.


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Great location! This 3 level townhouse is situated in the best part of the complex, north facing Hilchey Road. Fabulous open living plan on main floor, spacious kitchen with dining area, which leads you out to the deck area for your BBQs. Upstairs you will find all three bedrooms. Primary with ensuite, laundry and additional bathroom. The lower level offers a large double garage and spacious entry. Centrally located, close to all levels of school, North Island College, Timberline Village Shopping Centre and Beavers Lodge lands with many trails for the our door adventures. Pets and rentals allowed.


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First Run Features (the company that seems to be handing us a new documentary at least twice monthly), we've got the opportunity to find out. The distributor's latest (FRF's handling the DVD release, due in April; the filmmaker himself is distributing theatrically) is I'M DANGEROUS WITH LOVE from Michel Negroponte (Jupiter's Wife, Methandonia), which opens tomorrow. Another new FRF documen-tary, Plastic Planet (I'll have more on this one later in the week) makes its debut Friday. And just last week the company gave us the wonderful film about that 60s/70s activist/musician Phil Ochs.
Dimitri Mugianis. This fine fellow, back in the 1980s, was front man for the band called Leisure Class (he's shown below in his earlier heyday) and as he sang and rocked, he also became increa-singly addicted to drugs and alcohol. Until fairly recently, that is, when he tried the experi-mental (illegal, of course, here in the U.S.) hallucinogen Ibogaine, derived from Africa's Iboga plant-- and promptly kicked his habit.
Bwiti shaman who helps Dimitri through an Iboga "initiation." If this last section of the film is not as enthralling as the first two thirds, chalk this up either to a little too much Carlo Castenda-style hooey, or maybe to TrustMovies' general aversion to all things religious, from the Catholic Church to Orthodox Jews, fervent Muslims, and psychedelically-inclined shamans. Somehow they all begin to reek of a tad too much fundamentalism and proselytizing.
Dr. Stanley Glick, Ph.D., M.D., of Albany Medical College, a link given me by the filmmaker.
cover article some weeks back in the Village Voice (and probably in another dozen city newspapers, thanks to the V V's owners now manning so many of these weeklies around the country). In any case, for film-goers interested in furthering their knowledge and growth, I think the movie is more than worthwhile. For anyone struggling with (or who is close to anyone struggling with) addiction, it's a must.
IFC Center (click here for dates and showtimes). It'll be out eventually on DVD from FRF.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ibogaine? In I'M DANGEROUS WITH LOVE Negroponte unveils its delights and frights
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More than half of budget investments to come from external instruments
The 2020 state budget bill includes investments, investment support and real estate investments in the total amount of €924 million. Of this sum, more than half will be coming from external instruments.
More exactly, €499 million, or 54 percent of planned investments will be made from external instruments, while €423 million, or 46 percent, from state revenues.
By investment category, the biggest investment group will be real estate, into which 36 percent of all investments will be directed. 33 percent of investment funding will go toward the development of roads and structures.
Other investments will account for 17 percent, defense-related investments 6 percent, machinery and equipment just over 3 and IT investments just under 3 percent of investments.
The biggest portion of investments to be made next year — 37 percent — will be via the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The Ministry of Defence ranks second, accounting for 11 percent of investments, while just over 9 percent of all of next year's planned state investments will be made via the Ministry of Finance.
The biggest expenditure line in next year's planned investments is the overall state highway renovation project, to which €122 million, or 13 percent of all investments included in next year's state budget, will be allocated. €61 million will be allocated to investments in the rural development plan, and another €59 million to defense investments, each of which accounts for just over 6 percent of the overall investment budget.
€41 million will go toward the Rail Baltica international railway, next year. In accordance with plans, this sum is to grow over a four year period, and from 2020-2023, a total of €344 million is to be invested in Rail Baltica.
Of highway improvements, the biggest planned investment will be into expanding the Kose-Mäo section of Tallinn-Tartu Highway into a four-lane (2+2) road, to which a total of €16 million will be allocated. Over the next two years, an additional €52 million is expected to be allocated to the same. Another €9 million is to be allocated to expanding the Aaspere-Haljala section of highway to four lanes, and €8.5 million to the construction of junctions on the Tallinn-Narva Highway; the latter is to receive another €5 million investment in 2021.
The second stage of the construction of the Tallinn Ring Road is to receive €6 million in funding next year, to which another €16 million will be added in 2021 and 2022. €6 million will also be allocated to Tallinn-Ikla Highway. €4.5 million from next year's budget has been earmarked for beginning the reconstruction of transit roads in Narva; another €4.5 million is to be earmarked for the same in 2021. In Tallinn, the state plans to invest €4 million in the traffic environment between Old City Harbour and the city center next year, which will need another €4 million in 2021.
The Estonian state plans to support the construction of Estonia's eastern border, which according to current plans should be completed by 2026 and cost a total of €190 million, with €15 million next year. A total of €49 million is planned to be invested into border construction over the next four years, with no additional funding at all planned for 2023.
In the education field, €46 million from the state budget is to go toward renovating secondary and upper secondary school buildings next year. Also planned is the continued construction of the Tallinn School of Fine Arts, which is slated to receive €15 million next year and €16 million in 2021.
Some major investments to be postponed
The funding of the construction of Pärnu Airport, however, has been postponed, with no money from the state budget to be allocated to it next year. €17 million in investments, however, have been planned for the regional airport in 2021.
Likewise postponed are plans to invest in the renovation of Tallinn Linnahall, which according to budget plans will need a total of €40 million in funding in 2021 and 2022.
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Testing Alternative Versions of the Fama-French Five-Factor Model in the UK
29 Pages Posted: 21 Aug 2017
Date Written: August 17, 2017
This paper evaluates whether the new Fama-French five-factor model is able to offer a better description of UK equity returns than the three-factor model. The paper extends previous studies by testing alternative specifications of the profitability factor. The initial tests indicate that a respecified five-factor model using gross profit, rather than operating profit, provides a better description of UK equity returns. However, the models tested perform inconsistently when evaluated against different test portfolios and neither the value nor investment factors are consistently priced. As well as highlighting the importance of testing factor models using an array of different test portfolios, the results show that both the three- and five-factor models are unable to offer a convincing asset pricing model for the UK.
Keywords: Asset pricing, multi factor models, CAPM, Fama-French three-factor model, Fama-French five-factor model, UK
JEL Classification: G12
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text: Peacefully on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 after a lengthy illness at the Hawkesbury General Hospital, Elwood Swail passed away at the age of 91. He has joined his beloved wife of 65 years, Anne Laura Edgley who predeceased him on June 27th, 2018. Dearly loved brother of Barbara Boag (the late John) of Melbourne Australia. Predeceased by his sister, Madeleine and his brother, Ronald. Dear sister-in-law of Joan Swail of Pointe Claire, QC. Predeceased by his brothers-in-law and their wives; Larry and Lise Edgley and Richard and Emily Edgley. Fond uncle to Tim Swail (Catherine) and Bob Swail, Neil Boag (Gale) Pamela Boag, Peter Boag (Kaylene), all of Melbourne Australia, Jim Edgley (Ivy) Laura Edgley, Dane Edgley (Wendy), Jennifer Coulter (Todd), Patricia Edgley, Linda Edgley and Michael Edgley. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11 am at the Hillcrest Funeral Home 151 Bond Street, Vankleek Hill followed by A Celebration of Life for Anne and Elwood at 12 noon. Interment will be held at the Arundel Cemetery, Arundel, Quebec at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital 1111 Ghislain Street, Hawkesbury , Ontario K6A 3G5 or the Arundel Cemetery 14 Thomson Road, Arundel, Quebec J0T 1A0 would be appreciated. To express your condolences, make a donation or plant a "Tree of Remembrance" for Elwood, please visit www.hillcrestfuneralhome.ca


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The 2013 Holiday Mixer will truly blend together the area's top professional groups. The event will be held at Public at the Brickyard on Tuesday, December 10th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
The joint effort will mix together:
- PRSA Kansas
- Wichita American Marketing Association
- Professional Communicators of Wichita
- Ad Fed
Ho Ho Ho and Jingle all the way to Public at the Brickyard, in the heart of Old Town on Tuesday, December 10th starting at 4:30 PM.
There is no cover fee or tickets required and we'll see you there!


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I grow things, I ride things, I bake things, I can things, I sew things and I make things. Sit with me on Aunt Mildred's Porch to witness this crazy journey I call my life and share the fun, laughter and utter foolishness that I come across from day to day. If you don't want to see pictures of my butt, you should just move along.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Falling Down
In New England, we suffer darkness before 5pm once we turn the clocks back. Often in December, on a really bleak day, it starts to darken around 3:30 and you just want to go to bed by 6pm. I don't know that I have SAD (seasonal affective disorder) because I can get out of bed and I'm not crying all day, I just don't like the early darkness.
My soul does little flips of joy come January when it's lighter a little longer each day.
This week, s-ster posted another fall post but this one is MUCH more entertaining. And nothing about fall, actually.
But, back to my own post about fall.
I learned a few years ago that I can still grow some things through the fall and winter, so I have beets growing in my greenhouse right now and possibly more starting soon. As long as I get them started before the first real frost (we haven't had one yet :)), they will grow through the winter. Broccoli too. I have some very small broccoli plants in the greenhouse that probably won't produce broccoli until the spring, but what I have in the ground should produce some before Christmas. Depending on how frigid it gets.
But, nothing with any serious color or flowers grows from now on. I brought my flowering plants into school, so I can see some color there. But it's not the same.
Anyway, to me, this is what fall is.
I try to find pretty trees to look at and I will say there are a few that are the most startling shade of red/orange that I drive by on the way to school every day.
There is also this tree in my yard.
In college, I enjoyed fall. Nashville has a very nice fall and Vanderbilt's campus had a kajillion leafy trees, so when the leaves fell, they were everywhere. I loved the cruchiness of them and kicking them around.
Fall also means things like this.
Halloween has never been a favorite pastime of mine. We always froze to death on Halloween and we'd have to wear our coats over our costumes and then have someone hold them while we went to the door. I always thought it was dumb that we put work into a costume that no one could see because it was dark except for a small bulb at their door. "In my day" we didn't go to Main St. or the mall to do our trick or treating and we never did it during daylight. We also didn't have a neighborhood with cul-de-sacs that are fun for trick or treating.
Basically, I'm ready for spring.
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My sister-in-law lives in New England—Ct. and vacation home in Vermont—and I must say we have visited her in the autumn and winter months and boy, was that tough after a few days. We are tropical people, so the bone chilling cold, the dreariness and most importantly the dark skies by 4:30 had us missing our sunshine and warmth. I totally get it. That sort of dreariness is hard on a soul. Granted every place has its drawbacks and even though it's a gorgeous blue skied day here in Fl, I would trade summers with you in a heartbeat. Thanks for your kind words on my blog! I have missed all my blog friends.ReplyDelete
I love fall, but I never thought about it that way. We get dark around 6pm mostly because we are in the prairie so nothing blocks the sun until the last moment. I hate the bleakness of January and February so much instead. Good post and cute pictures. I like the trees and the cupcake!ReplyDelete
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3 Things You Should Know About Hardwood Flooring
Installing hardwood floors is a great way to increase the value of the home, update the look and make your home more timeless. There are many people who wonder if hardwood is right for them, and it is hard to answer that without considering multiple factors. There are lots of things that you should consider before you install hardwood flooring. Here are some things to know. 1. Pets Scratch The Floor…Read More »


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Most artists have a consuming interest that parallels their work in the studio, work that can be isolating and challenging. Cooking, music, architecture and surfing all come to mind. Tony DeLap has long been fascinated by magic. Not metaphoric but the actual acts of professional performers such as Harry Houdini.
Magic comes to mind repeatedly but not tiringly in the 90-year- old artist's exhibition at the Laguna Art Museum. Though the artist had been an influential professor in the art department of UC Irvine since the 1960s and had a number of museum shows in California and elsewhere, it is safe to say that his name may not be familiar to a wide audience. But one significant sculpture should be: The Big Wave that arcs over Wilshire Boulevard at Centinela, the eastern boundary of Santa Monica, was commissioned from DeLap in 1989.
Tony DeLap, Triple Trouble II, 1966, Courtesy of the artist and Rena Bransten Gallery
This retrospective is a timely reminder of DeLap's role in the development of a distinctly West Coast minimalist abstract art in both painting and sculpture. Using hard-edged geometric forms and shaped canvases, DeLap was concerned with act of perception — key to the light and space movement — and was close friends with a number those artists, especially Craig Kauffman.
Tony DeLap, Erdnase, 1985, Anderson Collection at Stanford University, Gift of Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson, and Mary Patricia Anderson Pence
Yet DeLap's work is distinctly his own sort of oddity. Raised and educated mostly in Northern California, he experimented with landscape and abstract painting but was attracted to mediums of collage and assemblage. After completing his degree from Claremont Graduate School in 1951, he returned to the Bay Area to work in commercial and exhibition design, which contributed to his carefully crafted sensibilities.
Tony DeLap, Thauma II, 1986, Laguna Art Museum, Gift of Mason and Elizabeth Phelps
In the early 1960s, he was making paintings of simple shapes in flat if unusual color combinations. Then, DeLap began cutting long narrow slices out of his rectangular canvases and mounting them on stands or bases. Magpie (1963) is black canvas rectangle horizontally bisected by a thin blue line with light visible at top and bottom from these open gaps. The crimson rectangular canvas Lompoc (1963) is perforated by a narrow slot at its center. Going forward from that period, his work operated primarily as a hybrid of two- dimensional painting and three-dimensional sculpture.
Tony DeLap, Lompoc, 1963, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Gift of Robert and Naomi Lauter
Over subsequent decades, DeLap refined and reordered this self-perpetuated experiment. The role of trompe l'oeil, tricking the eye, is crucial. In one gallery, flat black paintings of circular or triangular or rectangular forms are contained by incongruous wood edges that define deep shadows around the picture.
Tony DeLap, Mona Lisa, 1962, University of New Mexico Art Museum, Albuquerque, Gift of Dr. Samuel A. West
But what about the magic? His sculpted paintings play with illusion but some works are even more specific. In the museum's main gallery, a cleanly finished natural wood beam hovers in space over a pair of hinged glass plates. This Floating Lady sculpture refers to the magician's illusion that a woman is hovering in pure air. The idea has been used by DeLap at least since 1971 when he performed the magic trick at a Duchamp performance festival.
Tony DeLap: A Retrospective, installation view, Laguna Art Museum, 2018, photo by Chris Bliss
This show includes a watercolor of that magic act and other studies that show the ways that DeLap's paintings of nested rectangles refer to Houdini's trick boxes. DeLap, who was enough of a magician to belong to the Magic Castle, admired the sincerity of a practice that asks viewers to believe the illusion. Isn't that what artists do?
Well-known art critic Peter Frank is guest curator of the show, which is exactingly and perceptively installed, as well as author of an insightful essay in the handsome catalog. The exhibition is a fitting tribute to an artist of singular dedication, one of Southern California's originals. Or O.G., as they say today. It is on view through May 28.


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Depression linked to low blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine
In the latest study, the scientists measured levels of LAC (acetyl-L-carnitine) in blood samples taken from people diagnosed with MDD. They found that levels were significantly decreased in these patients, as compared to age-matched individuals without depression. Additional analysis revealed that patients with very low LAC exhibited more severe depression and were more likely to develop MDD early in life. Finally, the researchers found that decreased LAC was associated with having a history of childhood trauma and treatment-resistant depression, particularly in women.
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Carla Nasca, Benedetta Bigio, Francis S. Lee, Sarah P. Young, Marin M. Kautz, Ashly Albright, James Beasley, David S. Millington, Aleksander A. Mathé, James H. Kocsis, James W. Murrough, Bruce S. McEwen, Natalie Rasgon. Acetyl-l-carnitine deficiency in patients with major depressive disorder. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2018; 201801609 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1801609115


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"Talking Tom and Friends"
Tubefilter.com reports that Colin stars in the series "Talking Tom". The animated series "Talking Tom and Friends" will consist of 52 eleven minute episodes which center on the cat Tom (voiced by Colin Hanks) and his friends as they try to film their own reality TV show.
The children series will be released on the YouTube Kids app starting April 30, 2015.
Read the full article here:
Colin Hanks Stars In 'Talking Tom' Series On YouTube Kids App


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I have been seeing the same hairdresser now for over three years and until recently, I always asked for the same thing – blonde highlights and curls.
Then my dad died, and In a bid to cheer me up, my hair dresser cut my hair shorter; added in a subtle rose gold tint and bleached my hair in a few places. I LOVED IT.
As time went on, the pink faded and I was left feeling a little bored with my hair. Grief was in full force as it had only been a few months since my father passed away, so the next time I went to the hair dresser I asked for a little more pink. Which I loved.
And then there was today. I feel like my grounding experiences, my desire to cook more and eat less takeaway..to exercise and organise my home…I just feel like it has all started to transform me. Like a Phoenix, I feel…reborn!
I let my hairdresser go wild. I said "I want bleach. Lots of it and much much more pink" and oh boy did she deliver.
I came home to my husband who couldn't stop grinning. I feel fun and slightly-hyperactive and girly and….just amazing. So here it is. I'm going to fondly call this my "Pink Life Crisis".


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Mathama Gandhi
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Six companies were awarded financial help from the State of Iowa today for planned expansion projects.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board approved tax benefits and direct financial assistance to the projects which are expected to create over 100 jobs. One of the projects involves a newly-formed company in southwest Iowa's Adams County. Daryl Lilly, founder and CEO of Aero Technologies, says his company will manufacture heavy duty industrial cleaning equipment and products. He told the IEDA board that the plant near Corning will create 25 jobs.
"But, it's our intent to hopefully grow at a pace that will ultimately deploy significantly more than that number," Lilly said. The project is estimated to cost around $1.1 million and the IEDA board awarded Aero Technologies $225,000 in direct financial assistance, plus tax benefits. Lilly said work on the facility will begin soon.
"We hope to be in a position to be manufacturing product in 2017," Lilly said. "We certainly plan to be doing that." The IEDA board awarded $105,000 and tax benefits to a gelatin manufacturing plant in Woodbury County. GELITA USA officials says they'll create 21 jobs by expanding their operations in Sergeant Bluff. Meanwhile, a fireplace and stove maker is moving production lines from a facility in Kentucky to its distribution center in Mount Pleasant in southeast Iowa.
The IEDA board awarded Hearth & Home Technologies tax benefits for the project which is expected to create 28 jobs. The other awards approved today involve projects in Altoona, West Des Moines, and Sioux City.
Here are more details on the awards from IEDA:
Newly-formed Aero Technologies to build manufacturing facility in Adams County
Aero Technologies is a newly-formed company that will serve as a design and manufacturing resource for the RG Hanson sales group. The company will specialize in manufacturing technical, niche, heavy duty industrial cleaning equipment and products and is planning to build its facility in the Blue Grass Industrial Park located in Adams County. The board awarded Aero Technologies $225,000 in direct financial assistance as well as tax benefits through the High Quality Jobs program (HQJP) for this $1.1 million capital investment. The project is expected to create 25 jobs at a qualifying hourly wage of $18.88.
GELITA to construct new manufacturing plant in Woodbury County
GELITA USA, Inc., produces gelatine and related process by-products at its Sergeant Bluff location. The company is planning to construct a new manufacturing plant in Woodbury County dedicated to the production of collagen peptides, which can be produced from the same raw material as gelatine. The board awarded GELITA $105,000 in direct financial assistance as well as tax benefits from HQJP. The project represents a $22 million capital investment and is expected to create 21 jobs at a qualifying hourly wage of $20.17.
World's largest manufacturer and distributor of fireplaces, stoves to expand in Mt. Pleasant
Hearth & Home Technologies, LLC (HHT) is a division of HNI Corporation, which is headquartered in Muscatine. HHT is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of fireplaces, stoves and hearth related products. HHT is transitioning production lines from its Kentucky facility to its existing distribution center in Mt. Pleasant. The board awarded the company tax benefits via HQJP for this $7.7 million capital investment. The project, comprised of adding building infrastructure, is set to create 28 jobs, of which six are incented at a qualifying hourly wage of $16.04.
Altoona's Iowa Cold Storage to expand in order to meet increased demand
Iowa Cold Storage, LLC is a public refrigerated warehouse which opened in Altoona in December 2004. Due to increased demand, the company is planning an addition to their existing facility. The board awarded Iowa Cold Storage tax benefits through HQJP for this $14.5 million capital investment, which is expected to create one job at a qualifying hourly wage of $27.92.
Rocklin Manufacturing plans renovation project in Sioux City
Rocklin Manufacturing Company is an established manufacturer of industrial electronic equipment located in Sioux City. The proposed project includes removing the company's unusable buildings and renovating the remaining one to meet current operational needs and accommodate future growth. These plans represent a capital investment of $1.4 million and is expected to retain eight jobs. The board awarded Rocklin tax benefits via HQJP based on exceeding a qualifying hourly wage of $20.17. Additionally, the company received tax benefits through the Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit program based on exceeding a qualifying hourly wage of $18.72.
Insurance company IMT Group to establish home office in West Des Moines
The IMT Group is a regional property and casualty Insurance company and writes all personal, commercial and bonds insurance products in the upper Midwest using independent agents. Due to past and projected growth and an increased workforce, the company is planning to build a home office in West Des Moines. The company was awarded tax benefits through HQJP. This $36 million capital investment is expected to create 33 jobs, of which 15 are incented at a qualifying hourly wage of $27.92.


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Nov. 20, 2017 - The city's Information Technology staff reminds employees to stay cyber safe this holiday season. This includes avoiding holiday scams and malware, and using city email and internet properly. Leslie Fuentes, director of Information Technology, said the goal is to "keep you and the city safe as well as use our technology resources wisely."
During the holiday season, Information Technology will be monitoring internet usage as usual and paying special attention to suspicious usage or traffic spikes. Here are some common questions about internet usage at work and at home.
Q: When and how should I use the city employee email distribution list?
A: The list should not be used to disseminate or advertise non-city information or events. Messages should be approved by your department head before being sent.
Q: What about internet shopping at work or at home?
A: City computers are primarily for business use. Excessive non-business use of computers could also be interpreted as an abuse of time on the job. Whether at work or at home, you also need to be especially careful on the Internet this time of year. Computer fraud and hackers actively seek personal information during the holidays. Remember, never share your password with anyone and don't respond to unsolicited emails with personal information.
Q: What about using my personal device at work to play music and videos online?
A: Our costs for city internet bandwidth continues to rise as more employees and city processes go online. We have five times the capacity than we did just two y ears ago and we still continue to see high rates of growth in internet usage. Please help keep costs down by not using the city's network or public wi-fi for personal reasons such as shopping, file downloads or online streaming of music and videos.
You can go online to read the complete list of questions and answers. You can also learn more about the city's intranet security online.
Fuentes said the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, a part of Homeland Security, urges us to avoid following unsolicited links or downloading attachments from unknown sources. U.S.-CERT suggested these websites to learn more about:
if you think you are a victim of a holiday phishing scam or malware campaign at home, U.S.-CERT recommends you file a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complain Center, report the attack to the police and file a report with the Federal Trade Commission.


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Once you have finished exploring the interior of Villa d'Este, take the staircase outside to the vialone of the building. The vialone is the panoramic terrace of the villa. It is 200 meters long, and runs the length of the building. From here, you can get a lovely perspective of some of the delights that await you below. For those in need of a pick-me-up, or even simply a bathroom, the villa does have a café. Facing the gardens, on the far-left end of the vialone, you will find the Gran Loggia, or the "Cenacolo." The Gran Loggia, which takes the shape of a triumphal arch, connects by passageways directly to the old apartments of the Cardinal d'Este, who once called this wonderland home. It was a covered spot in which he could relax, take in the surrounding countryside, and breathe some cool, fresh air.For me, one of the most iconic sights of the villa are the Cento Fontane, or the Hundred Fountains, all lined up along a walkway.The beautiful Fontana dell'Ovato, or the Oval Fountain, dates from 1565, and was designed to function as a sort of water theater.The Fontana dell'Organa, or the Water Organ Fountain, is one of the villa's most famous fountains. At the time of its unveiling, it was considered a marvel of all of Europe, and people flocked here to see it, and hear the actual music that was played by the streaming jets of water. Over time, the music stopped. In the early 2000's, the fountain was restored, and was able to produce music once again, but I have visited twice since then, and unfortunately, I have found it to be silent on each of my visits. At the far end of the garden, you will find the Fontana di Diana Efesia, or Mother Nature. From here, the lowest point in the garden, you can also find lovely views of the surrounding countryside. No visit to the gardens would be complete without seeing the lovely Fontana di Rometta, or the Fountain of Miniature Rome. This fountain loosely symbolizes the Eternal City, and is a joy to behold.The boat represents Tiber Island, and is situated below a statue of Rome Triumphant. Nearby, you have Romulus and Remus feeding on the breasts of the she-wolf.For me, one of the most magical times of the day is the hour when twilight begins, and the lights of the Italian towns begin to turn on, illuminating the buildings and streets in a way that is simply not possible to experience during normal daylight hours. The towns take on a glow, and a warmth that I find irresistible!
Next up: We visit my favorite place in Tivoli, the beautiful Villa Gregoriana!
Note: This blog is written in English and Spanish, and the author takes no responsibility for the quality of any other translations which may appear. If you have enjoyed this post, please, check out our archives for more posts from Tivoli, as well as other Italian destinations. Grazie!


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Many of the most memorable places we've been to in Thailand aren't necessarily on The Best Places to Visit lists found on the internet and in guide books. But that doesn't mean these places in Thailand aren't fun, beautiful, or truly unique. As was the case when we took a recent trip to Koh Mak, a tiny privately owned island in the Gulf of Thailand that turned out to be a slice of quiet paradise that few people seem to know about.
We had no idea an island like Koh Mak existed in Thailand. We've either seen or heard about small, uninhabited Thai islands (well, populated only by local wildlife and shrubbery) or islands overtaken by backpackery bungalows and luxurious resorts with swarms of people along their most beautiful beaches.
But in contrast, there are no massive luxury resorts competing for prime beachfront real estate and zero girly bars thumping music late into the night on Koh Mak. And we didn't see any no-frills bungalows or dive bars serving up cheap buckets of Chang beer, either.
What we found on our trip to Koh Mak were just enough simple restaurants, tiny beach merchandise stores, tour shops, and mid-range boutique accommodations to have a comfortable, easy-going stay. Even the simple roads made of tan concrete and packed orange dirt had only a handful of drivers. The rest of the island had jungle covered hills, long stretches of nearly empty golden sand beaches, and warm crystal clear waters.
Thanks to the Thai family that nearly single handedly owns the island, they've maintained the island's image of one that is a relaxing and soft-adventure retreat for couples and families.
Koh Mak has just enough modern comforts with postcard-pretty views but there were hardly any visitors at the time of our trip, which happened to be over a Thai holiday weekend! Can you believe that this island supposedly gets only 50,000 visitors per year? Compare that with the ever popular Pattaya (nearly 4.5 million visitors per year) or Phuket (over 3 million visitors per year)!
Things to Do During a Trip to Koh Mak
We arrived in Koh Mak after a whirlwind of travel and activities in Bangkok and the island was being the perfect place to decompress and relax. For the next four days and three nights we took it pretty easy but by no means were we bored. Here are a few things we did on Koh Mak:
Koh Mak Seafood
Since we live up north in Chiang Mai, we make it a point to indulge in daily doses of seafood whenever we travel to Thailand's central and southern regions. We had several people recommend Koh Mak Seafood, a waterfront restaurant on the east side of the island.
We ate our fill of fried soft shell crab with garlic and black pepper (bpoo nim toht gratium prik thai or ปูนิ่มทอดกระเทียมพริกไทย) and yellow curry crab (bpoo pat pong gahree or ปูผัดผงกะหรี่) along with some cold beers. Sorry, we forgot to snap pictures because we were really hungry and in a hurry to catch the sunset, but the dishes were deliciously prepared and we had a nice view of the water!
Catch Two Different Sunsets
We were introduced to Koh Mak as "the island with two sunsets." Due to its four-point star shape and general orientation with respect to the sun's rising and setting, it's possible to watch the sunset from two very different viewpoints.
We watched one sunset as we walked along Ao Suan Yai, a beach on the northwest side of the island just beside the Koh Mak Pier. Incredibly we were some of the only people there! After grabbing some cocktails from the I-Talay Beach Bar a stone's throw away (Happy Hour everyday from 5pm to 7pm), we walked down the beach recording the sunset live for our Periscope viewers.
We caught a second sunset the following day at Banana Sunset Bar & Bungalows, which is near the southernmost tip of the island. There's not much of a walkable beach here (it's mostly rocks and trees growing along the shoreline), but the evening views are amazing. We lounged with Caipirinhas in hand on a pier with low sitting tables and Thai triangle cushions with colorful lights strung overhead.
|TIP: The latest sunset occurs in the middle of July (roughly 6:40pm) and earliest at the end of November (approximately 5:40pm).
Smile Koh Mak Thai Cooking School
We took a half-day Thai cooking class on Koh Mak and had a blast with the owner and cooking instructor, Ms. Leng. We prepared, cooked, and ate our food outside on the front porch of her waterfront cottage.
She was not only an excellent teacher and explained much of the intricacies of Thai cooking such as why certain ingredients were used and the significance of cooking styles, but Ms. Leng also had a great sense of humor and had us smiling the entire time. The name of the school stays true to its word!
A four-hour class at Smile Koh Mak gave us plenty of time to cook and eat an appetizer, two entrées, two soups, and dessert along with hand making our own Thai curry paste. Talk about a work out! It takes a lot of effort to grind the herbs and spices together by hand that go into making a Thai curry.
As with all of her guests, Ms. Leng gave us a copy of her recipe book. There are at least 15 different recipes covering dishes from all different regions of Thailand. If there is a popular Thai dish you really want to try, ask her when you sign up for her class and chances are she'll have the ingredients ready for you.
To give you an idea of what you can make, these are the dishes we cooked from scratch:
- Shrimp pad Thai: (ผัดไทยกุ้ง) pad thai goong
- Hot and sour lemongrass shrimp soup: (ต้มยำกุ้ง) tom yum goong
- Thai coconut chicken soup: (ต้มข่าไก่) tom kha gai
- Sweet green curry with fish: (แกงเขียวหวานปลา) gaeng keow wahn blah
- Panang curry with pork: (พะแนงหมู) panang moo
- Sticky rice with mango: (ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง) khao neow mamuang
Diving and Snorkeling with BB Divers
Although we didn't make it out to snorkel or dive, it's absolutely worth mentioning that Koh Mak has several underwater areas to explore, particularly so off the western side of the island and the nearby marine park. There are a few businesses on the island and one of the companies that cater to English-speaking clients is BB Divers. We've also seen this company on Koh Chang, a nearby island.
Instead, we went swimming at Ao Suan Yai, the beach on the northwestern part of the island. The golden sand was soft to walk on both along the beach and in the water and we didn't have to worry about dodging sharp shells, coral, or rocks. The water was pleasantly warm and there wasn't a jellyfish in sight.
Good Time Resort
During our trip to Koh Mak we stayed at Good Time Resort. Positioned at the top of one of the island's ridges, all it took was a few strides in either direction of the resort and we were able to gaze down at two beaches on very different sides of the island.
Among the garden studded property there are various rooms and villas that have their own down-to-earth but unique Thai design. Our one bedroom Thai house had a spacious bedroom and living room area decorated with antiques. Our large bathroom even had a vanity area in it, which was a pleasant surprise.
As part of Good Time Resort's "going green" movement, our stay was treated similar to an AirBNB. We were provided with linens and bottled water, but staff did not come every day to change the towels and sheets. We also brought our own toiletries (shower set, comb, toothbrush, etc) so that the resort could stay true to its eco-friendly promise and not throw out mini plastic bottles of semi-used shampoos after each guest's stay.
Good Time Resort has amenities such as:
- An onsite restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Laundry services
- Office area with 4G and kids play zone
- Saltwater pool
- Booking for activities and island transportation
|TIP: Koh Mak does not have ATMs so bring enough cash for your trip. Otherwise, some of the larger hotels will provide cash if you can offer a credit or debit card. We withdrew money from Makathanee Resort at a 4% charge.
How to Get to Koh Mak
Koh Mak is on the east side of the Gulf of Thailand, just south of the large island of Koh Chang. In fact, you can get almost all the way to Koh Mak using our same guide to getting to Koh Chang with a few exceptions:
1. Once in Trat (the town on the mainland where boats go to and from Koh Mak), go to Laem Ngob Pier and not Centre Point Pier.
2. Purchase speedboat tickets to Koh Mak at 450 baht per person. The ride is approximately 50 minutes and the boat provides lifejackets. Leelawadee Speedboat goes to the Makathanee Pier, which is on the southwest side of the island. Panan Speedboat goes to the Koh Mak Pier, which is on the northwest side of the island.
|NOTE: We were dropped off at the Centre Point Pier, but there was a booth that sold tickets for the speedboats from Laem Ngob Pier to Koh Mak and arranged a taxi that drove us to the nearby Laem Ngob Pier. The pier was five minutes away and cost 75 baht per person.
High Season (November thru June) Departure Times
|Boat Company
|Laeb Ngob Pier to Koh Mak
|Koh Mak to Laeb Ngob Pier
|Leelawadee Speedboat
(089) 749-7023
|10:30am, 2:00pm
(to Makathanee Pier)
|8:00am, 11:30am
(from Makathanee Pier)
|Panan Speedboat
(087) 614-7641
|12:30pm, 4:00pm
(to Koh Mak Pier)
|9:00am, 1:30pm
(from Koh Mak Pier)
The low season (July thru October) speedboat times are different for Leelawadee and Panan Speedboats.
As with most beachy places we've visited in Thailand (including Krabi and Koh Chang), we think the best time to visit is in the month of October. Particularly at the end of that month, the rainy season is just coming to a close but high tourist season isn't in full swing yet so many hotels still feature their low season prices and fewer people are in town. After November 1st prices can jump quite a bit!
DISCLOSURE: Our accommodation on the island was sponsored by Good Time Resort. They also gave recommendations for things to do on Koh Mak during our trip and told us about the history of the island to share with our readers.


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