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SPRINGETTSBURY, Pa.–Police are looking for a man who was caught masturbating in a Springettsbury Township parking lot on Tuesday morning.
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How to get a hair transplant at an early age
When we think of hair transplant surgeries, we usually think of older men between the ages of 30 to 50. However, hair loss is more common than you think in younger men even below the age of 25. Losing hair at such a young age can be an especially traumatic experience as you are at a vulnerable stage of your life where your peers hold extra value and judgment based on your outer appearance. It is a time when you wish to court the opposite sex and enjoy your youth. However, for some this may be a haunting period spent under a cap.
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Police say a Florida mother of three has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old boy in a public park bathroom. According to CBS affiliate WTSP, 32-year-old Destiny Witte was arrested on June 27, 2012, and charged with one count of lewd battery on a child under 16 and two counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16. Police say the incident occurred June 24, in a men's bathroom at Lake Bonny Park in Lakeland, about 30 miles east of Tampa.
They say the two had known each other for about a week. WTSP reports that the relationship came to light after relatives of the 14-year-old became concerned at the friendship. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the teen's relatives had invited Witte to the family home for a chat before contacting police. In an arrest report, witness statements describe the clothes Witte wore to that meeting as "provocative" and say she later hugged the teen in a "passionate" manner. The arrest report states that the teen admitted to having sex with Witte and had said he had "feelings" for her, reports WTSP. Police said Witte confessed to the incident in the park. Police reportedly say Witte was supposed to be getting married in two weeks. She is seen here in a public Facebook photo.
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get ready for popularity poll results on the 19th,people who care~
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Posted 15 July 2014 - 02:07 PM
get ready for popularity poll results on the 19th,people who care~
Posted 15 July 2014 - 05:06 PM
I wonder who's 1 & 2 if it's not whom Mashima expected. I hope Gray is in the Top 5 ^_^
Posted 15 July 2014 - 05:08 PM
going by previous non official popularity things,chances are he was expecting Erza to be No 1
Posted 17 July 2014 - 04:39 AM
I see wendy making the number one spot tbh.
-her impressive development
-lolicons everywhere.
Edited by Sovereign, 17 July 2014 - 04:40 AM.
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Posted 31 July 2015 - 02:59 PM
Sting and Rogue spinoff comin soon.Wut.
Posted 31 July 2015 - 03:19 PM
Sting and Rogue spinoff comin soon.Wut.
Posted 31 July 2015 - 07:59 PM
I wouldn't mind that. Love to see their adventures in Sabertooth and how they met.
Sting and Rogue spinoff comin soon.Wut.
Posted 31 July 2015 - 08:02 PM
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Posted 01 August 2015 - 11:38 PM
That's a relief. I didn't think FT was coming to an end either. It is way too soon for that.
Posted 22 November 2015 - 04:28 PM
why was my post deleted and without any warning?
check my facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook...heDreamCatcherz
or my twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLastPierrot
Posted 22 November 2015 - 05:16 PM
well, anyway, go to his tweet: https://twitter.com/...318937126322177
and click translate to see how bing translates
check my facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook...heDreamCatcherz
or my twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLastPierrot
Posted 22 November 2015 - 06:05 PM
Everybody going its Natsu's daughter with X
Well one
Natsu has black eyes... the woman in question has Dark blue eyes
Ergo using anime logic -if the kid isn't a doppleganger, they are a hybrid of the parents- Natsu's mate would need light blue eyes to create the effect.
All of the girls on Team Natsu have BIG BROWN eyes -Lucy's is apparently a super strong genetic trait shared with her mother-
The only girls with Blue eyes are
The Strauss Sisters -Natsu Snipes Mirajane from Laxus THAT WOULD BE ****ING AWESOME!-
and Virgo
"So you walk eternally through the shadow realms, standing against evil where all others falter. May your thirst for retribution never quench, may the blood on your sword never dry, and may we never need you again" -Corrax Entry 7:17
Posted 21 June 2016 - 01:35 PM
The crossover... you didn't know was coming
"So you walk eternally through the shadow realms, standing against evil where all others falter. May your thirst for retribution never quench, may the blood on your sword never dry, and may we never need you again" -Corrax Entry 7:17
Posted 09 July 2016 - 02:44 PM
Hiro's latest interview at the Japan Expo at France.In French.
Google Translate should do a decent-ish job.
In 2010, Hiro Mashima discovered the Japan Expo during his first visit to France. Since the success of Fairy Tail, which tells the adventures of various guilds of wizards, has grown worldwide. Back in France for Japan Expo 2016, Hiro Mashima takes stock of its ten years of work on Fairy Tail.Q:Your previous visit to Japan Expo dates back to 2010. What has changed the most in six years?A:The first time I came to France, Fairy Tail was not so popular. I am very surprised that this has become a series that everyone knows. I remember most from that experience the signings we had made in small bookstores, from what I'm told, have unfortunately disappeared.Q:Do you think the greatest quality of a mangaka is his imagination: where do you get yours?A:In the life of every day, the fact of chatting with friends ... all that comes everyday, even if it is not too relevant to my work. Rubbing me to other media, like video games or movies, also serves as my inspiration.Q:What you particularly like in Japanese video games?A:I'm interested in the game of fantasy role is how the universe is built. I'm not trying to replicate what I saw directly in the game but rather to say, "Oh, that's an idea I like, an interesting building in the world." One can speak of thoughtful influence.Q:How do you design the appearance of your characters?A:In general, it is very rare that I think about with respect to its physical character. First I think the type of character: physical then is grafted on. For example, my hero, Natsu, I had the idea of a very lively character, dynamic, and I thought that the fact he put a scarf would give momentum to his personality and his movements.Q:Do you work the same way for the appearance of fantastic creatures like Happy and Plue?A:The idea was to give a little levity and a surplus of cute things in manga. I like cats but I do not live in an environment that allows me to have one at home, so Happy is a way to compensate (laughs).Q:In the last volume of "Fairy Tail", the plot is experiencing ellipse a year. This jump in time it was long planned?A:Yes, and it reflects two things: I wanted to create a surprise for my readers and submit with their characters that had evolved and grown. It is important to bring the public a new way to enjoy their manga.Q:From a screenwriting perspective, this ellipse was it difficult to achieve?A:No, it was not very complicated as I thought about it for a while. The easier, technically, is to draw characters that have evolved.Q:The redemption of the wicked and the importance of friendship are two recurring themes in "Fairy Tail", as in many shonens [Teen Manga]. Are you consciously create "moral" works?A:I think the fact of staging feelings like friendship, redemption, and things like that, is recurrent in the shonen [manga for teenagers] for a long time, and which can easily happen. There is no obligation to include such situations as far but it's what readers and fans expect.Q:You admitted you be inspired by Our Lady of Paris to create the cathedral town of Magnolia in Fairy Tail. Will you enjoy your visit to Paris for a tracking decorations?A:Actually, I arrived yesterday and I worked hard so I did not have time to walk (laughs). It is my intention but I have not yet had the opportunity! Sometimes things that I recycle my manga me are inspired by trivial things: the hotel where I am, the place in which one makes me work ... Paris is a city that inspires me a lot and will continue to do it.Q:You have participated in many festivals in France but also in the United States, and you're pretty active on Twitter, so that most manga artists are discreet. Is it important for you to be in contact with your audience?A:This report readers is something that I love. I think the presence of an author in a festival used to make its contribution to the building, construction of the popularity of manga, while on Twitter it is not necessarily visible to all.Q:Your daily working practices have they evolved during these ten years on Fairy Tail?A:Yes, I think there has been much change. The main thing is that I now realize foreign players and it has a direct influence on my work.Q:On the script?A:Rather on the humorous aspect, since I consciously avoids using typical Japanese jokes or hardly going abroad. Now when I slide of humor, I think of a more general humor, more universal.Q:In more than 50 volumes, which part of "Fairy Tail" has given you the most proud of?A:I would say it is the great magic tournament, when Erza manages to defeat monsters percent to herself. It is a passage that has been very successful and that gave me a lot of fun writing as drawing.Q:Conversely, when it was more difficult to achieve?A:It is still a passage concerning Erza, in the first part of the manga, when she is trapped in the Tower of Heaven and Natsu will save her from certain death. I have thought for how to convey emotion I wanted on that passage. I struggled.Q:How do you explain the worldwide success of "Fairy Tail"?A:This is a difficult question ! My editors reflection precisely on this subject to know the key to success, but no clear answer will spring from these reflections that. It would be very useful for my next manga to get to know why (laughs).Q:The most popular characters in the series they vary between countries?A:I'm not very knowledgeable on the subject but, from what I saw at book signings in France, the two most popular characters are Natsu and Erza. In Japan, it is rather Lucy and Natsu, and the United States is Luxus. Maybe they like the burly guys! (Laughs)Q:The real news you she sometimes inspires?A:It's pretty rare. My intention when I draw Fairy Tail, is to do a manga with battles where the characters can be hurt, but in which we remain in a fantasy world that dream. I'm not really the type to reuse real-life problems and put them in my fiction.Q:"Fairy Tail" is your longest series: you go on and you see?A:The series is at its highest point so I do not think even go ten years. But I do not know when will end Fairy Tail, there are still plenty of things I want to do and convey to the fans.
Posted 25 August 2016 - 07:02 PM
Q:In more than 50 volumes, which part of "Fairy Tail" has given you the most proud of?
A:I would say it is the great magic tournament, when Erza manages to defeat monsters percent to herself. It is a passage that has been very successful and that gave me a lot of fun writing as drawing.
He actually enjoys this stuff..
Posted 01 March 2018 - 01:46 AM
Almost two months late, please use condoms next time.
Also, it's Hiro Motherfucking Mashima here we're talking about, folks, so, by default, NSFW.
Posted 01 March 2018 - 03:46 AM
Scribble? Why are Togashi's scribbles not this good? Why?
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|All images shown on this post via Tobi Fairley's Portfolio.
Yesterday I went searching for some ideas to liven the dining room up. I'm not going to repaint, but I am thinking of recovering the four chairs I already did with something a little more cheerful. (Go ahead...say it. I know what you are thinking, "Are you insane?!")
I took down the damask curtains. I may even sell the rug! I think I'll list them on Craig's List along with the two extra plaid curtain panels that corrdinate with the rug (that's what I used on the chairs). I'm not only realizing I just need color around me, but I also like neutral rugs. I'm going back to my old stand-by – my no fail rug choice: sea grass. No matter what I do, it always goes with a sea grass rug:)
These are just some ideas I'm tossing around. We'll see. Right now I have some valances and drapery panels I'm working on for a client to finish up. I'll show you some before and after pics when I get them installed. I'm also having to rest. I made my third trip back to the doc [in three weeks] today and have now started my second AND third round of antibiotics. I think I just pushed myself too hard with work and all the family events since this fall and it finally caught up with me. Have I mentioned I can tend to be a work-aholic - although not consciously? It's not until I'm about to drop that I realize I've not taken a break. That's great for clients... not so great for me when I'm sick and should be resting. Now, I'm just plain sick of being SICK and will do whatever I need to... including sitting on my rear for a week if need be so the meds can do their job (I SOO don't do that well!). I'll be fine and am working much harder at pacing myself these days:)
During my down time, I decided to go check out Tobi Fairley's website for ideas. I love the way she uses color. It's not over the top, but it's vibrant, happy, and soothing all at the same time. Love it! Here's some of the images I particularly liked:
|Hmmmm.... here's an idea for punching up a room with black. Colorful art and accessories layered over a black "canvas".
|Subtle use of color on the chair fabric.
|Simple but elegant use of contrasts.
|This just screams summertime to me!
|Thinking I like the more graphic nature of black and white versus black and beige.
|How great are those silhouettes in bright colors? Simple art work anyone could do.
|I'm a big fan of this color combo.
|Great little vignette of complimentary colors!
|This kitchen just has my name all over it!
|Those are so my colors!
|I love that orange is popular again.
|Take a color and spread it around in bits to keep it from looking random and to tie it all together.
|Just adding some colorful flowers or art can make a room pop!
|Great use of white, orange and it's compliment soft blue.
|I love a white kitchen with a dark stained island.
|I'm fancying some green painted chests for night stands when I look at this picture.
|Neutrals but lots of texture and pattern - not boring.
|I'm particularly in love with this melon pink right now!
Feel like grabbing a paint brush yet and slapping some color on a small side piece or lamp? How about some beautiful flowers in a vase? Or maybe some colorful throw pillows? Those are fun and easy to switch out when you tire of them. Go for it. Be bold and push yourself to use step out of your comfort zone of neutrals!


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We took last Friday off from work just to avoid the school holiday crowd. I thought about going a bit more further from Kuching, to another resort in Lundu perhaps but just didn't have much time to really think and plan on it. Anyways, Hani was looking forward to have dinner at the Permai Rainforest Resort again that's just next to Damai Beach Resort.
'Arman..! You better not hit anyone in the head with that soccer ball!!
I don't want to have to settle with a lawsuit returning from a little holiday trip boy..'
I know -___-
I gotta quit nagging too much. I still have to nag, i AM a MoM.
My boy is growing up too fast and don't want him to remember me as
'my nagging mommy'
He's the joyous one! Couldn't wait to get on the beach and just love the water!
hahahahah what child doesn't :))
7am at the breakfast table, doing what I do best...
reserving a good table for everyone :P ,
while sewing ;)
The eldest was at the beach, the second daughter was cycling round the resort area, the third was in the room (too hot she said), and my youngest was in the pool nearby.. Well ya, I was KEEPING WATCH, while busy replying messages and sewing. Papa was.. errr, I think he was at the loo . Had too much to eat the past 24 hours :D
So, these days I choose not to be in the water. The few hours in the morning before checking out at noon I used to finish up some of my orders. The sunset walk was done the evening before, so, romantic do>>> check! The trip was mostly for the kids. Mostly we were..
"Where's kakak. Where's adek..? Where's Arman.. Hungry?? What you wanna eat? Towels? Thirsty?? Hungry? CAREFUL DON'T HIT PEOPLE!!" ...that last one was me of course.
For me, if the kids had fun, I'm happy to be the towel carrier and the beach/pool guard :)
And speaking of crowd, we bumped into my twin sis that Saturday morning. The company she's working for was having a family day and yeahhhh!! There were CROWD! Hahhaaaa Well, what can I say... One of the only few resorts in Kuching, what did I expect?? The resort all to ourselves?? :P Hahhahaaa... Been awhile since we gone out together...
It's almost the end of the year. 2014 is going by so fast and soooo much has happened! Syukor Alhamdulillah. We can only be praying to have all the best in life, but Allah knows what's best for us. Accepting fate sometimes can be really hard, but we just have to keep going. Life is not always cherries correct? Losing and gaining is part of living. If changes is needed for a better future, just gotta embrace it... Always, it is easier said than done, but, that's how some things are.
And that cafe behind us is going to have a new look by mid 2015!
Be nice, smile, be good, don't hurt the people you love, buy them dinner
and say how much you love them :)
Enjoy your weekend and huuuggsss!


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A good friend and Donner Party buff was inspired by the last blog entry to compose a poem of his own:
There once was a boy name of Donner
Who feared he would soon be a goner.
So he munched on his Pa
And made lunch of his Ma
But kept mum as a grim point of honor.
Needless to say, he wants to remain anonymous.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Another verse version
Shana Youngdahl's Donner: A Passing has just become available from Finishing Line Press -- I haven't read it myself yet, but Cynthia Reeser and blogger Amy think it's great. I'll take their word for it because I'm not into modern poetry. Youngdahl isn't the first to write a verse interpretation of the Donner Party story -- Julia Altrocchi took it on in 1936 with Snow Covered Wagons, George Keithley in 1972 with The Donner Party, and Ruth Whitman in 1977 with Tamsen Donner: A Woman's Journey -- so it will be interesting to see how Youngdahl compares.
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The superstore that we know and love/hate/couldn't-care-less-about-but-use-anyway (delete as applicable) has its foundations in the boot space made available in the tens of millions of cars on the road in our great car society. That has provided for decades the store-to-house logistic channel that goes from checkout via free car park to the home – and all at the expense of the consumer.
This is a model that has legs, let alone wheels, and it's still growing, with the big four still opening new stores despite the slowing in their rollout plans. The superstore/hypermarket has been for some time the dominant format in a market in which just nine businesses own more than 95 per cent of the market, according to Kantar. The trouble is that boot space is becoming and will become less relevant as time goes on. If we peer a long way down the high street into the future maybe we can just begin to see a market dominated by very different retail formats.
The grocery half of retail has proven remarkably resistant to diversion of business to newer channels. Food sales online are still, in percentage terms, in low single figures, whereas product sales generally are in double digits and some subsectors such as Music, Video and Books are in the territory where online is becoming more the norm than property-based sales.
Online sales have, to date, largely been fulfilled from within existing superstores, but there's a groundswell of grumbling about aisles clogged by internet order pickers in-store and we have a new format in, well, out of, town, that suits the non-car-boot fulfilment perfectly. Superstores have to be close enough to consumers for them to be willing to spend the time needed to drive to them, but fulfilment centres only need to be close enough to consumers for it to be economically viable to deliver to them by refrigerated van.
So the excitingly-named "Dark Store" can be big, as big as is needed by its catchment area, which can be very very big. Ocado have been proving this for a while. Dark stores can easily replace multiple superstores. A replacement rate above one-to-ten looks easily achievable. There are no more than about 5,000 superstore-class outlets in the UK, so 500 dark stores should replace them nicely and Tesco, Sainsbury's et al are in the process of building their replacements. It's a commonplace that a national retailer can now cover the country with 200 stores or less, so that all sounds quite do-able.
The food market isn't growing much beyond inflationary expansion. The grocers are just fighting for market share. They could, of course, try to grab the non-food half of retail in one go, but that would only give them twice the turnover that they have at the moment, so the number of superstores would still fall even if they achieved it.
But the rest of the action is in smaller format stores run by the hard discounters, the convenience stores being opened by some of the bigger players and surprisingly, by independents, according to research for bira by the LDC. Between the dark stores and the convenience formats lie the superstores and their future is not so bright.
Then there are the hypermarket-class outlets: Tesco may have fewer than 500 superstores, but they have about half as many Extras as that. They would make ideal dark stores. I wonder when we see the lights begin to out there in those.
I can hear the old codger now, as he points with his walking stick down the high street to a distant and empty field at the edge of town: "I remember, when I were a lad, that were all supermarkets."


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Success is often attributed to self confidence, and self confidence is often attributed to previous success. Thats the reason why successful people seem to be able to string one successful project after another. Success naturally breeds more confidence and success. Its natural for the human psychology to develop a fearless attitude towards activities that one has already had success with. However, not every person has had success in the past. How can these people build self confidence? Here are some practical suggestions. 1. Build self confidence by improving your financial status. We live in a very consumerist society. On a society where we are often judged by how much we earn and what we can afford, purchasing power is an important quality. There are, of course, other ways to develop self confidence than by increasing ones wealth. But if youre in debt, or if youre finding it difficult to make ends meet, youre confidence might be affected. Whether you like it or not, your human psychology is vulnerable to feelings of self-pity and self-reproach when you find yourself constantly having to rely on others or on charity for survival. At the ends of the day, financial independence is almost absolute independence and self-sufficiency. Wealth is power. Feelings of weakness and powerlessness can be prevented by finding ways to increase your income. 2. Build self confidence through contemplation. Believe it or not, every person subconsciously wants to develop self confidence. Our human psychology constantly seeks reasons to be confident. Even the most primal and untamed of our emotions such as vanity, pride and envy are caused by our personal quest for self worth. Our love for ourselves causes us to become vain. Our belief that we deserve the things our neighbors have causes envy. Our insecurities about our own value may cause us to become proud. Subconsciously, you are already looking for reasons to be confident. All you have to do is point your subconscious in the right direction. Focus on the areas of your life that you are happiest about. Focus on your ability to make friends, your skill for cooking, or your genetic gifts. You can find ways to build self confidence as soon as you start thinking about it. 3. Build self confidence by being in good company. The truth is that there are negative people and positive people. Negative people complain all the time. They always find reasons to be angry or unhappy. Predictably, they have a habit of fault-finding. Spending time with these people is bad for many aspects of your human psychology, because they tend to be critical of whatever you do. They trivialize your achievements and focus on your flaws. If you want to develop a healthy sense of self worth and build self confidence, seek out the good company of positive people. These people always have encouraging words when you find difficulty in your endeavors. Theyll look at your failures and tell you how the lessons youve learned in the experience can benefit you in the future. They never belittle your efforts and celebrate your achievements. 4. Build self confidence by being in a relationship. One of the best boosts to self worth and confidence is spending time with a person who genuinely appreciates you for who you are. Being in a romantic relationship with someone who is attracted to your appearance, is interested in what you have to say, and supports your artistic or business endeavors is probably the best benefit you can have for your human psychology. When you find a partner in life who provides you this much encouragement, nothing can daunt you. At the end of the day, all a person really needs to develop confidence is to find someone who sincerely believes in him. 5. Build self confidence by learning how to take criticism. People are different. People have different preferences, different opinions and different desires. There is no endeavor you can pursue, no dish that you can cook, and no opinion that you can state that would satisfy everyone. One way to develop your self confidence is to realize that there will always be someone who disagrees with what you say, doesnt like a dish youve prepared, or doesnt think that youll accomplish what you set out to do. There will always be criticism. But the opinion of a person is just that an opinion. Listen to criticism because it might help you make progress, but dont let it discourage you from doing what you want. Just because you failed in your first try doesnt necessarily mean that youll never succeed. Maybe you just need a little more practice, or maybe you need to perform for a different type of audience. One of the most common reasons why people give up on the process is impatience. You really have to train your human psychology to be patient in order to properly build self confidence. Progress takes time. Think of your confidence as something similar to physical conditioning. You cant go from casual runner to marathon champion in a few days. While youre in the process of building self confidence, you have to be realistic with your expectations.
Learn practical and realistic methods on how to build self confidence using simple, easy to follow steps. There are many ways to harness the powers of the human psychology. Feel free to learn all its secrets to bring out our best possible self.
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Android gamers can once again take advantage of the generosity of developers who have offered titles for the latest Humble Mobile Bundle. The sixth version of the "pay what you want" collection offers six games, with the promise of more to be added later.
Android device owners can pay whatever they like for three games in this new bundle: Eliss Infinity, Combo Crew Special Edition and a game that is making its debut as part of the bundle, Duet Infinity. If you decide to pay more than the average Humble Bundle customer, you can download three more titles: Mines of Mars, the full version of Joe Dever's Lone Wolf, and one of our favorite games of all time, Threes!. In addition to the games, Humble Mobile Bundle 6 also offers the soundtracks of all six titles. At the time of this writing, the average price that people are paying for the bundle is $4.26, so that's a pretty nice deal for six games and soundtracks that would normally cost a total of $43.
You can also choose to donate a portion of your payment to support two charities: The Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child's Play. There's also an option to give a tip to the Humble Bundle team itself. Humble Mobile Bundle 6 will end on August 19. Do you plan to check out this latest collection of Android games?
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Kate is kicking breast cancer's ass. Let's support her by buying a t-shirt. All proceeds go to her treatment.
Spread the word and help raise more funds for this cause!
Kate says it best on her blog: https://www.kateholcomb.com
"On December 21st, I was making a lewd gesture, as I am wont to do, and I found a lump that would change my life..."
A personal message from Kate:
I can't thank you enough for your support. If you know me, you know that asking for/accepting help is something I have never been good at, to say the very least. Cancer puts you in a forced position for both, and even though I'm still not entirely comfortable with it, I'm blown away by the fact that anyone even wants to.
I'm totally humbled by the response from the first run and the demand for a second run. My hope is that someone wearing this shirt saves one life and inspires people to check themselves already!
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!


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Gordon Lynch
Gordon Lynch is Michael Ramsey professor of modern theology at the University of Kent. His work focuses on the cultural sociology of the sacred, and the relationships between religion, media and contemporary culture
Gordon Lynch: How to believe: Durkheim claimed scientific authority, yet could express his moral passion through a poetic language of the sacred
Gordon Lynch: How to believe: For Durkheim, the sacred is conveyed through social rituals, which are now experienced through media retelling of big events
Gordon Lynch: How to believe: The French sociologist anticipated the fall of religion in the west, but understood that the sacred would manifest in different ways
Gordon Lynch: How to believe: Durkheim's work on the sacred offers a starting point for a public language for thinking about the moral basis for society
Gordon Lynch: Face to faith: The News of the World is not just unethical: it has violated sacred images
Gordon Lynch: From violence in London to cynicism across the country, the need for a renewed bond between politicians and voters is clear
Gordon Lynch: The shame felt by many at the decision to invade Iraq won't be cleansed by Chilcot
Gordon Lynch: Standing in solidarity with both Palestinian civilians and the forces dropping bombs on them is a remarkable psychological juggling act
Gordon Lynch: Religious groups have a key role to play in ending the siege of Gaza and speeding the creation of a viable Palestinian state
Gordon Lynch: US elections 2008: Barack Obama represents a progressive religious tradition in America that may act as a counterweight to the religious right
Gordon Lynch: Football is becoming more and more like a religion in modern society - and this is something we should be concerned about.
Gordon Lynch: Atheism has never held much interest for sociologists of religion - until now.
Popular modern books on religion lack serious engagement with previous work, says Gordon Lynch.


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As drivers whizzed north on the San Joaquin Hills (73) toll road Thursday, some veered right toward the cash tollbooths at the Catalina View Mainline Toll Plaza rather than continue through the FasTrak lanes.
They discovered that where seven tollbooths once stood sentry, only six remained.
Construction crews had removed the center booth earlier that morning in preparation for the toll road — as well as the three others in Orange County — to go cashless.
The drivers chose among the other open lanes, shelled out the $6 weekday fee for their cars and continued on their way.
Come May, at a specific date still to be determined, traffic will be routed instead through the automated lanes. Customers can pay with FasTrak or the new ExpressAccounts, which if not prepaid will allow charges to be applied to a credit card or the driver to be billed monthly. Otherwise, a one-time-toll option will allow drivers to pay online within 48 hours of passing through a toll station.


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Download the authoritative guide: Cloud Computing 2019: Using the Cloud for Competitive AdvantageSoftware vendors are firing the opening salvo in what is sure to be the next round of battles between Sun Microsystems and Microsoft Corp. by announcing support for Sun's Web services framework over the airwaves.
Sun, developer of the Java 2 platform enterprise edition (J2EE), is expected to announce a series of standards Monday morning at its JavaOne Developer's Conference in San Francisco that signal the beginning of a long-awaited confrontation between .Net and J2EE technology using handsets.
Until recently, Sun has been mum on its specific wireless Web services vision, but experts believe that by the end of the day, that vision will be more clearly defined. Standards for the Java2 Platform, micro edition (J2ME) have been around for nearly a year and open the door to a host of applications in the wireless world previously unknown.
At least initially, .Net has been winning the publicity battle with Microsoft launching an aggressive campaign to showcase its Web service framework. Sun, on the other hand, has remained relatively low-key, building consensus within the J2EE community.
"Java technology has established itself as the platform of choice for developing Web services through a combination of platform independence, open XML based interfaces, an inherently secure architecture, and a collaborative community-based process for expanding the technology to address new needs and markets," she said.
To date, a wireless phone's programs and functions were limited to what the carrier thought people wanted. Now, corporations can marry up their own universal description, discovery and integration (UDDI) libraries with wireless phones to provide a host of applications.
News from Nextel and Motorola
Nextel Communications took the first shot of the day, announcing early Monday the launch of its mobile application manager, which lets Nextel customers manage and distribute their own Web service tools.
Also announced Monday was Motorola's download server for enterprise, a similar Java-based wireless Web service to Nextel's product.
Mike Bordelon, Motorola Internet software and content group corporate vice president and general manager, said the new download server for wireless phones is the next stage in evolution for Motorola's existing phone applications.
"The launch of the J2ME Download Server by Motorola showcases our commitment to creating an expansive J2ME application library, as well as the products that will support them,'' he said. "With the launch of this server, Motorola can build on the strengths of its past commercial deployments and its existing infrastructure to support the largest number of active users in North America."
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Roger Federer misused three match focuses in a stun 3-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5) second round misfortune to Russian qualifier Evgeny Donskoy at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Wednesday.
Roger Federer squandered three match points
Federer, who has recently won his eighteenth Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, neglected to exploit three match focuses in the second set sudden death round, losing two of the three open doors on unforced mistakes.
Federer got a forehand on Donskoy's one set point in that second set sudden death round to extend the match to a third set.
The 116th-positioned Donskoy's fantasy of a quarterfinal compartment appeared to be over when he relinquished his serve in the 6th round of the third set. In any case, Federer couldn't finish off the match when serving for it at 5-3 in the third, and after that viewed the Russian work his approach to triumph.
Federer drove 5-1 in the third set sudden death round, however Donskoy declined to crease.
Federer, who skipped a year ago's competition as a result of arthroscopic knee surgery, was in the chase for an eighth Dubai title.
The underlying fervor in the match happened with Federer driving 6-3, 3-4 – when one arrangement of the court floodlights went dull. Fans in the group turned on their cellphone spotlights and begin waving them noticeable all around as though they were at a stone show.
Both players then consented to play on in spite of the issue and by two amusements later full lighting was reestablished.
Donskoy will play seventh-seeded Lucas Pouille in the quarterfinals. Pouille crushed qualifier Marius Copil 6-1, 6-4.
Prior, top-seeded Andy Murray earned a place in the last eight with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.
Murray, playing in his first competition since a fourth round thrashing at the Australian Open a month ago, is hinting at no being match corroded regardless of dealing with an instance of shingles.
The top-positioned Briton required just 72-minutes to sidestep the 97th-positioned Garcia-Lopez, sparing the one break point he confronted on serve at 30-40 in the main session of the match.
He broke Garcia-Lopez's serve for the first of five circumstances in the fourth round of the main set.
"When I got the early break, practically was right around 30 minutes in and we'd just played four diversions," Murray said. "Rationally, that was vital for me, you know, to be up at that stage.
"I slackened up somewhat after that and played truly well."
Murray, who just dropped one point on serve in the second set, will play Philipp Kohlschreiber in the quarterfinals. Kohlschreiber posted a 6-4, 6-4 second round win over Daniil Medvedev.
"Each time we have played, we have had a considerable measure of close matches," Murray said of Kohlschreiber. "He's a gifted person. He utilizes the points of the court well. He plays with a great deal of turn."
Fourth-seeded Gael Monfils battled with Dan Evans before securing a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 win to achieve the quarterfinals, where he confronts left-hander Fernando Verdasco.
In an all-Spanish second-round trip, Verdasco annoy 6th seeded Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.
Robin Haase disturb fifth-seeded Tomas Berdych 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to set up a quarterfinal meeting against Damir Dzhumur, who vanquished Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-4.


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If there is one thing that Manhunt
2 can't be held guilty of it is the claim of having an easy
time. The build up to the announcement of Manhunt 2 was filled with
uncertainties ranging from curiosities, if the game is actually
coming out? Studios getting closed down, is the game cancelled?
Once it was finally announced the game suffered missing release
dates, rating boards refusing to rate the title, editing requirements
and so on.
All that and it barely scrapes the barrel of the history surrounding
the launch of Manhunt 2. The following is a chronology of events
leading up to and beyond the release of Rockstar Games Manhunt 2.
February 06, 2007 - Take-Two formally
announce Manhunt 2 through their official website. It is revealed
that the game will be released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation
Portable and Nintendo Wii.
The teaser trailer followed shortly thereafter. The teaser
offered the first look at the main character, Daniel Lamb
and two other unnamed characters.
February 07, 2007 - At 2.45am (UK time)
Rockstar launch the official teaser website which included
a video showing someone piercing an eyeball with a needle,
stills of eerie looking hallways and someone hitting another
person on the back of the head with a hand axe.
February 12, 2007 - Rockstar began promoting
Manhunt 2 when they sent out mock up letters from 'Dixmor
Hospital for the Criminally Insane', the letter also included
two ID bracelets for characters from the game.
March 05, 2007 - Word breaks that the Official
PlayStation Magazine (UK) has the first look at the game.
The publication has some images as well as confirming a lot
of rumours, such as gun executions and the ability to crawl.
March 30, 2007 - Additional information
about Manhunt 2 is provided through the Official PlayStation
2 UK Magazine, including some corrections to previously assumed
information and a few other screenshots, as well as the first
look at Leo and some better quality versions of previously
shown images.
April 09, 2007 - Rockstar release the official
game box art and game description to retailers.
April 13, 2007 - Rockstar launch the actual
Manhunt 2 website. It includes the first full trailer, 12
digital screenshots, downloads and patient files.
May 08, 2007 - Rockstar slide the release
date of Manhunt 2 in Europe and America onto the official
Manhunt 2 website.
May 17, 2007 - Kotaku post an eyes-on-preview
of Manhunt 2, it is a recording of someone playing Manhunt
2. It also serves as the first footage of direct game play.
The video is recorded at a SCE event held in North America.
May 22, 2007 - Rockstar post two new news
updates over at the official Manhunt 2 website. One announcing
that Manhunt 2 footage will air on FEARnet through July and
August and the second update announcing that Manhunt 2 will
be sponsoring the Sounds of the Underground tour.
May 24, 2007 - Rockstar send out some new
Manhunt 2 promotional materials, including, patent and doctor
shirts, vinyl stickers and paper binders.
May 25, 2007 - IGN post the first ever impressions
of the Wii build of Manhunt 2, it is unveiled that the game
has improved graphics, interactive executions, blood drenched
characters and three exclusive weapons.
May 30, 2007 - The official Manhunt 2 website
is updated and includes trailer #02 and Leo Kasper patient
audio sessions. Other additions include two new screensavers,
8 new digital images and the front page reorganised .
May 31, 2007 - Rockstar update the official
Manhunt 2 website announcing that Manhunt 2 will sponsor the
Metal Hammer Magazine's Album of the Year Award.
June 03, 2007 - Details of the Official
Brady Games Manhunt 2 strategy guide appear online.
June 07, 2007 - We break details that Manhunt
2 has been delayed a week in Europe, speculation runs wild.
The general consensus is that it was either to meet the Friday
13th release date or it is tied up in BBFC issues. Rockstar
also release a developers diary titled 'Creating Fear: The
Environments of Manhunt 2' the release also includes concept
art and some new screenshots.
June 14, 2007 - Rockstar release their second
developers diary titled 'Creating Fear: The Gameplay Mechanics
of Manhunt 2', the article again contains some new screenshots
and concept art. NGamer also reveal online that they have
awarded Manhunt 2 on the Nintendo Wii with a 92% rating.
June 19, 2007 - The BBFC refuse to rate
Manhunt 2, as such preventing it from being released. Hours
after the BBFC revealed it had refused Manhunt 2 classification
the ESRB issue Manhunt 2 with an AO rating in America. Rockstar
announce that they are disappointed with the decision made
by the ratings boards but will honour their decision.
June 20, 2007 - Nintendo and Sony issue
statements saying that they do not permit the distribution
of Adult Only titles on their systems. Manhunt 2 is effectively
prohibited from sale.
June 21, 2007 - Take-Two announce that they
are temporarily suspending Manhunt 2 until they assess the
options available to them.
August 01, 2007 - Rockstar confirms that
they have appealed the BBFC over their refusal to classify
Manhunt 2.
August 24, 2007 - Rockstar confirms through
the official Manhunt 2 website that Manhunt 2 has now been
given a 'M' rating and is due for a North American release
on Halloween, October 31st, 2007. There is still no word on
a European release.
September 06 2007 - We inadvertently make
the discovery that Manhunt 2 has leaked onto the Internet.
The leak supposedly originates in Belgium and is of an unfinished,
unmodified PAL build of the game.
September 11, 2007 - IGN Wii is the first
out the door with their updated hands-on with Manhunt 2 since
the game was downgraded from an AO rating to an M. The edits
are said to be the removal of one execution and green and
red blur filters added to the executions themselves.
September 20, 2007 - Rockstar add the Daniel
Lamb patient interviews session to the official Manhunt 2
website as well as adding two new news updates. The news updates
concerned the online previews recently published for the game
while the second update was to inform visitors of the addition
of the Lamb session to the site.
October 02, 2007 - Rockstar post details
of a Manhunt 2 competition where entrants stand the chance
of winning a Manhunt 2 branded Nintendo Wii console and a
50" plasma television.
October 08, 2007 - The BBFC reveal that
they have once again rejected Manhunt 2 from classification.
This time however Rockstar submitted the now M rated version
for the board to review, the BBFC say that they acknowledge
the changes that Rockstar have made but go on to say that
they are not enough to warrant the game rating and give Rockstar
suggestion for further alterations. The BBFC also reveal that
the appeal Rockstar had in place was temporarily put on hold
until the BBFC was able to review the new build. Within hours
of the news being released Rockstar respond by saying that
the BBFC's suggestions were 'unacceptable' and that
the BBFC are treating videogames differently to how they issue
movie ratings.
October 02, 2007 - BBFC spokesperson Sue
Clark responds to Rockstar saying that they do not treat videogame
ratings differently from other entertainment mediums and that
Manhunt 2 had gone 'beyond our guidelines'.
October 15, 2007 - The news section of the
Manhunt 2 website is updated saying that fans can get some
hands-on time with the game at Screamfest horror convention.
The convention ran from Friday October 19th through Sunday
October the 21st at the Wyndham Orlando Resort.
October 17, 2007 - UK news show Channel
5 News and Sky News report on the leak of the Manhunt 2 code
onto the internet some 42 days prior. In the process they
show un-rated footage from the title.
October 19, 2007 - Previews appear online
of Manhunt 2 from a Holiday event held by Sony Computer Entertainment
Canada. IGN also post a new piece titled 'The Hunters of Manhunt
2' which breaks down as mini bios for 3 of the packs of hunter
in Manhunt 2 as well as a video for each of the three gangs.
October 22, 2007 - Manhunt 2 previews from
the Screamfest convention appear online. Rockstar also reveal
that an employee of Sony Computer Entertainment has taken
responsibility for leaking the Manhunt 2 code onto the Internet.
Meanwhile Kotaku reveal a new piece of Manhunt 2 memorabilia,
it is none other than a Dixmor Hospital straight jacket.
October 24, 2007 - Rockstar release the
fourth (or third, depending on how you view the teaser) and
final trailer for Manhunt 2. The news section of the official
Manhunt 2 website is also updated to reflect this.
October 26, 2007 - IGN post another Rockstar
released feature titled 'The Executions of Manhunt 2' which
is basically six videos showing the new modified filter for
the executions. Three are from the PlayStation 2/PlayStation
Portable version of the game while the other three are taken
from the Nintendo Wii build.
October 27, 2007 - Gamespot post an interview
with Rockstar Games producer Jeronimo Barrera, in the interview
Barrara says that they enjoy making the Manhunt titles and
will make another if they feel they can make a compelling
stealth game.
October 29, 2007 - The NY Times publish
a preview of Manhunt 2.
October 30, 2007 - Most major online videogame
outlets post their reviews of Manhunt 2. Most rate the game
in the region of average or above. MTV Games also post an
interview with Rockstar Games producer Jeronimo Barrera, in
the interview Barrara once again hints at the future of the
franchise and also addresses some of the changes made to Manhunt
October 31, 2007 - Manhunt 2 is officially
released in North America. California State Senator Leland
Yee releases a press statement warning parents of Manhunt
November 01, 2007 - Word surfaces that modifications
have been made to Manhunt 2 on the PSP and PS2 to remove the
filter that was put in place to comply with the ESRB. Former
Rockstar Vienna developer Jurie Horneman posts a list of potentially
unaccredited people on his blog.
November 02, 2007 - Take-Two respond to
the illegal modifications that have been made to Manhunt 2.
Take-Two Chairman Strauss Zelnick says that he stands behind
the game and the ESRB system. Leland Yee responds by saying
the rating system has failed and Manhunt 2 should once again
be rated AO. The Parents Television Council also releases
a press release that favours Lee. The ESRB announce that they
will be holding a conference call to address the situation,
within hours the ESRB give their response in favour of Manhunt
2. Rockstar also finally update the Manhunt 2 news section
to announce the release of the game.
November 04, 2007 - Rumbles begin to suggest
that US retailer Target is removing Manhunt 2 from store shelves.
November 06, 2007 - IGN post an article
reflecting on the backlash of Manhunt 2.
November 07, 2007 - Target confirm that
they have ceased to carry Manhunt 2.
November 14, 2007 - The Christian Film and
Television Commission call for Manhunt 2 to be re-rated.
November 19, 2007 - MCV reveal that the
Manhunt 2 BBFC appeal will be held in London on Monday, the
26th of November. Hours later they remove the news piece without
specifying why.
November 20, 2007 - US senators Joe Lieberman
, Evan Bayh, Sam Brownback, and Hillary Clinton issue a press
release calling for Manhunt 2 to be re-rated by the ESRB.
November 22, 2007 - The first batch of American
print publication reviews of Manhunt 2 begin to come in, reviews
are for the most part favourable.
November 26, 2007 - Rockstar Games and the
BBFC plea their case to the Video Appeals Committee over the
rating of Manhunt 2, all looks to be in Rockstars favour.
November 28, 2007 - It is revealed that
Future Publishing has attempted to publish un-rated footage
of Manhunt 2.
December 10, 2007 - It is revealed that
Rockstar have won their appeal to the VAC and Manhunt 2 is
seemingly set to finally be released in Britain.
December 14, 2007 - Reports come in that
the BBFC may take the Manhunt 2 appeal to the High Court.
December 17, 2007 - The BBFC reveal that
they are indeed taking the Manhunt 2 appeal to the High Court,
requesting a judicial review of the appeal.
December 18, 2007 - Rockstar reveal that
they are disappointed at the BBFC over them deciding to appeal
their own Video Appeals Committee's judgment.
December 21, 2007 - The BBFC are granted
a judicial review of Manhunt 2 with the case expected to be
heard in January 2008. Things begin to once again look bleak.
January 24, 2008 – The High Court
Judicial Review results are in and they agree with the BBFC,
saying that the Video Appeals Committee have misinterpreted
the law when they made the decision to grant Manhunt 2 a release.
The VAC is now to reconvene and re-evaluate under guidelines
laid out by the high court.
January 26, 2008 - Rockstar Games released
an official statement following the High Court's ruling, saying;
'We believe the VAC decision was correct and do not
understand the court's decision to expend further public resources
to censor a game that contains content well within the bounds
established by the BBFC's 18-plus ratings certification'.
February 08, 2008 - BBC News reporter Darren
Waters posts an article concerning the ordeal that Rockstar
has been through in attempting to get Manhunt 2 released onto
UK store shelves. As part of his research he went to Rockstar's
London studio and played the game, remarking that 'the
amount of killing in the game is no greater than in any number
of titles that have been released in the last 12 months -
from Call of Duty 4 to Bioshock.'
March 11, 2008 - Take-Two Interactive released
there first quarter 2008 fiscal and financial results which
run from November 1st 2007 - January 31st 2008, in the quarter
they did not make any profit but say they outperformed their
initial guidance for the quarter thanks to the sales of Carnival
Funfair Games, Bioshock and Manhunt 2. Elsewhere today is
the date that the VAC are rumoured to have reconvened to evaluate
the future of Manhunt 2.
March 14, 2008 - The BBFC announce the results
of the re-evaluation held by the Video Appeals Committee,
with the VAC once again favouring Manhunt 2 with a vote of
4 to 3. The BBFC said that they had no choice but to grant
Manhunt 2 a release in the UK with an 18 certificate, thus
bringing this long and drawn out appeal to an end.
March 16, 2008 – The British Government
chooses not to stand in the way of the release of Manhunt
2 in Great Britain, saying that it is a matter for the BBFC
and the Video Appeals Committee.
July 03rd, 2008 - Develop announce that
Rockstar London are up for Best New UK/European Studio award
at the forthcoming 2008 Develop Industry Excellence Awards.
July 04th, 2008 - The Office of Film and
Literature Classification of New Zealand refused Manhunt 2
classification after seizing the leaked (AO) version of the
game from customs, the game was submitted by customs for review
in January.
July 30th, 2008 - Develop Industry Excellence
Awards take place, Rockstar London don't take home the est
New UK/European Studio award. Rockstar North however manage
to get themselves multiple awards.
September 30th, 2008 - UK publication PSM3
(issue 106) speculate that Manhunt 2 may never be released
in the UK.
October 03rd, 2008 - IGN receive a package
from Rockstar Games including a Perv gimp mask. In the package
is a letter that confirms that Manhunt 2 will be released
in the UK on the 31st of October 2008.
October 06th, 2008 - GamesIndustry.biz reports
that prices for Manhunt 2 in the UK. On the PlayStation 2
it will cost GBP 29.99, the Nintendo Wii version has a RRP
of £34.99 and the PlayStation Portable for £24.99.
October 08th, 2008 - BBC News adds to the
rumour that Manhunt 2 has been further edited for its UK release.
October 31st, 2008 - The long wait is finally
over, Manhunt 2 is finally released in the UK on the PlayStation
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3 Best VPNs for Switzerland in 2017
When you're travelling abroad to beautiful locales like Switzerland, the last thing on your mind is Internet security. But unfortunately, cyber criminals lie in wait to steal your information at every opportunity. The best way to guarantee your security is through a reliable VPN service that protects your online presence and the data on your device. A VPN will encrypt your connection keeping out hackers and making your internet browsing completely private.
Best VPN For Switzerland get Express VPN
Why Is My Information At Risk?
Where Internet censorship is concerned, Switzerland has it made in the shade, because there is none.
This wonderful country doesn't even track your IP address, considering it personal and private information (as they should).
However, it has one of the highest broadband penetration rates in the world; the Internet is growing rapidly in this progressive country – and with a bigger pond comes bigger predators.
Cyber-crime is likely to grow with the use of the Internet in Switzerland, so if you live there or are planning a visit, use a VPN to protect yourself.
Why Use a VPN?
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, gives you a secret tunnel through the Internet, hiding your location, identity, and browsing activity.
By using one, you essentially sneak through the Internet, wherever you're logging on, completely anonymous and completely protected from prying eyes.
With a reliable VPN service like Express VPN, you can surf fearlessly knowing that all of your data is being encrypted, and your location hidden.
Top 3 VPNs for use in Switzerland
#1 Choice: Express VPN – 9.5/10 Best Protection and Streaming
When it comes to data protection, Express VPN has the formula for a satisfied customer.
Their connection speed is lightning fast, they give customers great streaming experiences with all of their favorite content (think: watching House of Cards on your tablet in that crowded airport).
In addition, their encryption service has a stellar reputation as being the most reliable and secure on the market.
As if that wasn't enough, even the company themselves can't see your information-they don't log any of your browsing activity.
Their customer service is particularly well-rounded, with features like:
- 24/7/365 chat and e-mail support
- An average response time to e-mail inquiries of 30 minutes-no checking and re-checking your email as you wait for an answer to your question
- A 30-day money back guarantee – total reimbursement, no questions asked
- An outstanding referral program – refer a friend that signs up, and you both get 30 days of service, totally free
In addition, their service is incredibly user-friendly, so if you're new to the world of VPNs, Express VPN makes it easy for you to figure things out.
And of course, you can always chat with a customer service rep if you get stuck.
This company has servers in 78 countries, including of course, Switzerland, so wherever you're headed, it's very likely you're able to access their service.
Their service is also device compatible, so it works on everything from laptops to iPhones.
You can even use their service simultaneously on a computer and a handheld device -hello, multi-tasking!
In short, Express VPN is your best bet for secure browsing.
For the best VPN service in Switzerland, get Express VPN now!
#2 CHOICE: IPVanish – A GOOD SECOND OPTION – 7/10
Where Express VPN is unavailable, IPVanish is a great second option to try.
There are some definite drawbacks and differences in their services, but depending on the devices you use, it may just be what you're looking for.
What I mean by that is that IPVanish's software isn't compatible with all operating systems – only Mac, Android, Windows, and Linux.
If you're using a device like and iPhone that runs iOS, you'll have to use Express VPN.
However, IPVanish's connection is almost as fast as Express VPN's, and their unlimited bandwidth makes them a great option for streaming things like Netflix and Hulu.
Plus, with their military grade encryption, your connection will be safe in every café and on every public network you use.
Keep in mind though that IPVanish's customer support isn't nearly as comprehensive as Express VPN's. While their staff are available 24/7, there is no live chat option with this VPN.
In addition, their money back guarantee is only one week long, so keep an eye on the calendar as you use it to make sure this is the right one for you.
While Express VPN is definitely the best option in most cases for online security and accessibility, if you can't seem to connect, IPVanish is worth checking out.
IPVanish can be found at this website.
#3: HideMyAss – 5/10 – USE IF TOP TWO AREN'T AVAILABLE
HideMyAss is something of a catch 22. While their network is definitely massive, their connection is still notoriously slow, making streaming frustrating and downloading pretty painstaking.
To top it off, the connection is also unreliable – users frequently get disconnected from these servers in the middle of a session, no matter which one they're using.
I had quick, friendly responses with the customer service reps of Express VPN. However, with HideMyAss, it was a different experience.
Though their staff are available 24/7 to answer questions, it seems to take at least overnight to get an e-mail response.
Even their live chat and phone options usually comes with holding or wait time, so it's far from instant.
While their software is compatible with all operating systems, the only thing I would really keep an eye on with HideMyAss is their 30 day money back guarantee.
Unfortunately, you may wind up needing it. Save yourself the frustration and just use Express VPN instead.
HideMyAss is here.
Conclusion: Best VPN For Switzerland
In today's increasingly online world, Switzerland stands on the forefront of web growth. For users, this means more connectivity, and also more potential for privacy invasion.
With the advancement of the web comes the advancement of Internet predators, pawing around in cyberspace, trying desperately to get a hold of your personal information.
With VPNs, you can guarantee yourself peace of mind, and completely anonymous browsing.
With Express VPN's service you even guarantee yourself a great connection speed and top notch encryption.
Benefits of using Express VPN:
- Reliable customer support, faster than the rest
- Optimal streaming speeds, with high level encryption
- Hundreds of servers to choose from
- Best to use when traveling and vacationing in Switzerland
Protect yourself with the best- sign up with Express VPN today.


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The path to becoming an attorney can be challenging at times. It is important to start on your path at an early age and learn great study habits while still in high school. According to ONET Online (a partner of the American Job center network) the following skills are essential for anyone aspiring to become an attorney:
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Writing
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
- Active Learning
Participation on the debate team in particular will also help develop some of the skills necessary for becoming a lawyer.
How to Become an Attorney: Undergraduate Degree
Every law school requires an individual to obtain an undergraduate degree. Most people that are choosing a career in the legal field will need to keep their GPA above 3.0. Most law schools will not worry about the particular subject area that a person majors in and choosing a subject that is particularly difficult can actually be a disadvantage as your GPA could suffer as a result.
One exception is for someone that is interested in property law. A person who wishes to practice property law will need to have a degree in math or a technical science such as computer science, electrical engineering, chemistry, or biology. The reason for this is that a property lawyer has to sit for the patent bar as well as the bar and a math or technical science degree is required for this.
While in college it is also a good idea to become friendly with a few of your professors as it will need to have their recommendation in order to get into law school.
In order to be accepted into law school a person will be required to pass the LSAT (Law School Admission Test ). This test is required for any law school that has been approved by the ABA as well as most law schools in Canada. The standardized test takes a half a day to complete and assesses an individual's verbal reasoning skills and acquired reading skills. Law schools use this information to assess their applicants.
While this test is not necessarily the greatest measure of how a person will perform in law school, most schools place a lot of weight on these scores, near the same weight that is placed on the person's college GPA. For those individuals who do not have a high GPA, scoring high on the LSAT can increase their chances of gaining access to law school. Many schools also use the LSAT as a factor when determining financial aid.
The LSAT is administered around the world at hundreds of different locations four times each year. Most schools will require that the LSAT be taken by the month of December in order to be admitted to law school for the following fall semester. However, it is recommended taking the test in October or June instead. LSAT Locations
Career Opportunities for Attorneys
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of May 2013 there were 592,670 practicing lawyers across the United States with an annual mean salary of $131,990 and hourly mean wage of $63.46 per hour.
Each state has different requirements for practicing law. This is because the laws will vary from state to state and a person must be familiar with the particular laws in the state that they wish to practice in. After completing a law degree, a person will then need to pass the bar examination in the state that they wish to practice in. Once the bar exam is passed you are a certified lawyer.
So as you can see, attorney training can be a difficult. It can be much easier to find a job if you have worked as an intern at a law firm or made yourself known in the area. Graduating at the top of your class can be extremely beneficial as well.


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So, you're looking to sell your wares at a local market? There are lots of things to consider when thinking about how to organise a market stall. Here are a few hints and tips that may assist you when getting organised:
Local Markets
- Do your homework. What markets are in your local area?
- What do the markets sell now that may be in competition to your items or that sell well? Are there buyers queuing up to buy your type of goods?
- What is the weather going to be like? Is it a factor in whether the market runs or not? Does it affect your setup?
- How often do the markets run?
- What is the cost for a stall? Is it going to be worthwhile?
- Are you required to have your own insurance? (highly recommended)
- What happens if you cancel your stall?
- Check the Market's terms and conditions. If there aren't any, be wary.
- Is the market purely for arts and crafts? Is it a trash and treasure market combined with crafts? Generally, buyers expect markets to offer cheaper prices. Be prepared to barter with your customers and to bring your prices down if you're at a carboot sale or trash and treasure type market.
- Have a look at online reviews of the markets you're interested in, or visit one for yourself and check out the local traffic, parking facilities, custom, hours of operation etc. Talk to some of the stallholders and regular visitors for their thoughts and what they're looking for and expecting to pay for goods and stalls.
- Book ahead and pay for your site. Plan ahead and think well in advance about how you want to stock and set up your stall.
- Night markets v. day markets? Which ones suits you best? Which ones will most likely attract your target market?
- Does the market allow you sufficient space? Your stall size could be 3 m x 1.5 m, or 3 x 3 m or something different… see what options are available.
- Does it allow you space to demonstrate your craft?
- Make sure you've got plenty of stock.
- Don't lay out all your stock first. Clutter = confusion and makes it really difficult for a buyer to choose the right item.
- Once an item is sold, then replace it from your stock.
- Pricing your stock is not always an easy task. Check out what your competition is charging. Talk to the market organisers as to what their customers expect – cheap or higher pricing? Visiting a trash and treasure market might be ideal for you to offload some of your excess stock or seconds at a cheaper price than normal.
- Keep it minimalistic. Less is more.
- You can pick up all sorts of display items cheaply at trash and treasure markets, carboot sales, local tips – where they keep items back from landfill for sale, recycle centres and op shops.
- Think about display boxes, cloths, ornaments, food (for functional ware) eg apples in a large bowl, trinkets, dividers and any sort of partitioning and shelving.
- Be sure to check whether you need to BYO tables and chairs or whether they're provided. Investing in a couple of trestle/fold-up tables and camping chairs is a great idea.
- Storage boxes are great to turn upside down and place under cloths to gain extra display height.
- If the ground is uneven on the market site, take chocks along to raise your table height, or if possible and safe to do so, use a hammer to create a hole in the ground to lower one side of the table.
- What signage do you have to promote yourself and/or your business? Do you have a banner?
- Business cards and posters
- Display signs showing the price of items
- Consider displaying a short paragraph or two about yourself and your background, how you came to produce the items you do, your inspirations etc – people love a good story.
- Think about the colour of your signs. They need to be easy to read and also stand out. Bargains are always a standout in a red coloured font.
- Sandwich/A-frame boards are also a good idea as people will see them before they even get to your stall
- Consider purchasing your own public liability and product liability insurance. There are plenty of providers out there for one-off events or for an annual premium. If you're an Australian Ceramics Association member you can organise insurance along with your membership. Regional Arts Victoria also offer insurance packages, as do various insurance brokers. It's worth doing your homework.
- Keep insurance at the top of your priority list and protect yourself.
What to take
- A friend to help you setup and sell!
- Marquee/display tent
- Cash float
- Tables, boxes, shelving, racks
- Table cloths
- Display boxes and stands
- Stationery (bulldog clips, notepad and pen, price tags, price stands, scissors, rubber bands, Blu-tak, thick textas,
- Wet wipes and cleaning cloths (some sites can be dry and dusty)
- Promotional banner, business cards, gift certificates, flyers
- Carry bags, gift wrap, gift bags
- Tools – hammer, rope, tent pegs, sandbags, S-hooks
- Food and drinks
- Wet weather gear – umbrella, rain coat, gumboots, tarpaulins, plastic cloths
- Your products
- Trolley for moving items from your car to your stall
- Camera – always good for PR shots of your stall and promoting the event on social media!
Markets are great fun and can be a wonderful community of people who are willing to help you out on the day, look after your stall and share their hints and tips. Get along, have some fun and sell your stuff!
Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts and experiences in setting up your own stall!


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Last Friday I finally posted pictures of the finished painting "Feel The Rain." I couldn't be more proud of it. I don't think I've ever been this proud of a painting to be honest. So much of my soul went into this. This is the first real painting for myself that I did since my little painting "hiatus." I used my super high quality professional paint, using different techniques than I've used before. I had to admit to myself... I'm still learning. I am never ever going to be done learning this stuff... so the more I learn, the more proud I will be of myself.
I think you can see the differences in this one vs my past work. I still enjoy my older stuff, but there are differences. The skin tone is more realistic, and I really stuck to a color scheme. As I finished it I said, "Wow... I'm actually proud of this one."
Usually I finish and say "I think I like it, but there are things I would have done differently."
Here are some of the progress shots I posted on Instagram throughout the weeks I worked on her.
I also photographed the painting in a different way than I normally did. I made my entire home a light studio and took the photo on the easel with a white background. I really focused on photographing this one. The details came out amazing. Not a single detail is blurred and the lighting was perfect as there is no "noise" in the dark areas.
shop, as well as some prints! This painting is oval, so the prints will be oval too. The prints will be roughly 8x10 on 8.5x11 inch paper, so set in a standard 8.5x11 inch frame it should look like it has a white mat.. Of course you could always get it matted, but I'm not too sure on the matting process. (I did learn it in college, but for some reason that part never stuck, probably because it involves numbers and a little bit of math.) No regrets.
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Eight teachers join One Room, One Teacher honor program
Posted: jue, sep 18, 2014
ABOUT THIS PHOTO: Dolores May Line McFarland taught at a one room school north of Lexington, Neb., and her family has recently honored her through the One Room, One Teacher UNK Scholarship and Honor Wall.
KEARNEY – Eight rural school teachers will be honored on the One Room, One Teacher Honor Wall at the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2014.
UNK's One Room, One Teacher effort aims to help preserve the stories and history of rural education.
"We felt it was important to memorialize the efforts and pay tribute to the one-room school teachers and the part they played, because they educated generations of Nebraskans under very difficult conditions," said Ed Scantling, dean of the College of Education. "Their students went on to be the teachers, physicians, business leaders and scientists who helped make Nebraska the great state it is today."
Donations to the University of Nebraska Foundation in support of the program fund scholarships for future teachers.
Geraldine Stirtz of Minden honored her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Tobias H. Buehner, with a tribute gift this year to the One Room, One Teacher program. "My parents accomplished much with little," she said. "I am proud to honor them with funds to help provide scholarships for other future teachers."
Honorees have their name permanently displayed on the One Room, One Teacher wall of honor at UNK. Many of those honored are graduates of UNK, but the university also wants to honor non-alumni. Anyone who taught in a rural school in Nebraska is eligible for the honor, and individual schools may also be recognized.
"The College of Education and University of Nebraska at Kearney is proud to acknowledge and honor the hard work and the dedication of these outstanding educators through the One Room, One Teacher program," Scantling added.
The induction ceremony for One Room, One Teacher will take place Sept. 19, 2014, at 4 p.m., in the UNK College of Education atrium.
The One Room, One Teacher wall was established in 2013, and 35 teachers were honored during the program's inaugural year.
2014 One Room, One Teacher Honorees
- Opal Irene Beavers Brodine, Elm Creek – Phelps County rural school, Elm Creek
- Rev. Tobias H. Buehner (deceased), Lubbock, Texas – rural schools in North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska
- Beulah Mauler Deines (deceased), Gering – Buffalo County School District #116, Pleasanton Rural School, Clay Center District #70, Sutton rural school
- Phyllis Hefti Finkner, Minden – Lenora Country School, Pleasant Plain School, School District #66, Omaha rural school
- Edith Wurst Gloystein, York – Seward County School District #7, School District #3 Beaver Crossing, School District #6 Milford
- Marjorie Schutte Martin, Acton, Calif. – School District #60 Rosemont, Hansen and Hastings rural schools
- Dolores Mae Line McFarland (deceased), Lexington – Reed School
- Florence Arlene Sukraw, North Platte – Huebner School, Long School, Hansen School, West Osgood School, North Osgood School, Nichols School, Star School, Miller School, Platte Valley School
See photos of this year's honorees.
To learn more about the One Room, One Teacher Scholarship Fund, contact Kristin Howard or Dusty Jura at 800-432-3216 or visit nufoundation.org/OneRoomOneTeacher.


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Carole Burchette is a Manager in the The Cloudburst Group's Housing and Community Development practice area. She currently serves as the Project Manager for Cloudburst's 2010, 2011-12, 2013 OneCPD+ and 2014 Community Compass Cooperative Agreements. In this capacity Ms. Burchette determines work plan team structures, prepares work plans and work plan budgets. This effort requires preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting to HUD as well as budget management and reporting through HUD's internal web-based reporting system. She provides coordination with other TA providers and the HUD personnel for the delivery of technical assistance. Ms. Burchette also provides technical expertise to direct TA assignments in addition to overall project management.
Ms. Burchette is considered a performance-driven housing professional with experience in program management, contract administration, neighborhood revitalization and disaster housing recovery in housing and community development related programs. She is experienced in the design and delivery of training courses for affordable housing programs, disaster housing recovery and real estate finance. She is a proven provider of direct technical assistance to states and localities on the HOME and CDBG programs, Disaster Recovery and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs, planning processes, program design, grants administration, homebuyer programs and homeowner rehabilitation.
Ms. Burchette is a proven team leader with skills in mediating, negotiating and bringing divergent views to consensus. Ms. Burchette has over 30 years of hands-on expertise in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of housing and community development activities and disaster recovery programs at the federal, state and local levels. She has expertise in the development of multifamily projects using public and private financing, as well as, solutions for troubled multifamily projects.
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Cory Schumacher offers another harsh installment with "Allergic To Life". This album is full of pure chaotic static, glitch like cuts, and insane volume that is completely unpredictable and ever changing. Fueled by severe anxiety this album is anything but soothing to the ears. As the sharp as glass noise cuts in and out of the mix the listener could easily become disoriented in the unforgivable amount of metal abuse. As the unsettling patient is lead through a nightmare of delusions he is eventually abandoned as no cure existed.
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