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The designers assume that players will be eager to conduct R&D programs in order to boost their technologies during the course of the game. In order to conduct any type of R&D program, the player first must define the program, specify its location, and spend RPs on it.
The R&D System works on a staged system. While most players in Fire On The Suns will start with 2nd Generation drive systems, it is necessary to first detail how the staged system works by discussing 1st Generation systems.
Research and development is undertaken in three related stages. These stages are as follows,
1) Discovery
2) Research
3) Development
The Research Stage cannot be started until the Discovery stage has produced at least one positive result or success. In a similar approach, the Development stage cannot be started until the Research stage has produced at least one positive result or success.
Discovery is the most basic of the three stages. In this process, the player normally spends RPs attempting to achieve a "discovery". The Discovery phase can be achieved easier and potentially for free if any of the following conditions are met,
2) A scientist lucks onto the breakthrough insight doing some other sort of research (see below),
3) The GM decides the player is entitled to it as a function of the species' history, environment, current circumstances, or in the case of other "events".
A single Discovery also has the potential of opening up multiple lines of Research.
In addition, for each 4 avenues of research currently being undertaken by an empire, there is a flat 1% chance per turn that a Discovery is made that is unrelated to these avenues. This Discovery is assumed to be the "serendipity" payoff of advanced research.
Once a player has made a Discovery, he is allowed to open an avenue of Research on this Discovery. Research may not be conducted until a Discovery has been made.
Research can be done "free" only through the transfer of technologies between players where, at the very least, the player is not paying to do the Research, or through scientific espionage.
Example:A player spends RPs to Discover Laser Systems Technology. Upon a successful Discovery result, the player could then spend RPs to research the following, Research Micro-Laser Emitters (a 1/2 space emitter (2 emitters per beam space, in essence 2 damage pts)), Research High Wave Lasers (2 pts damage (1 space per emitter)), Research Heavy Lasers (4 pts damage (2 spaces per emitter)), Research Gatling Lasers (a Standard Laser (1 space 1pt damage) that can fire 3 times per combat round)), Research Hypertunneling Lasers (a LR laser that travels via a hypertunneling tube (requires discovery of Hypertunneling Tech) at FTL speeds for an LR attack). The player would then have to have successes in these areas before he could Develop any of these technologies.
This is an example of the concept of multiple research avenues springing from one Discovery.
Once a player has conducted successful Research (i.e. has achieved a success in a Research project), he can begin Development of that Research. Development can be aided by help from another player who has the item of study already, captured installed specimens of the item being developed, or captured industrial facilities (shipyards, repair ships, etc.) that were built by an empire then capable of making the system being developed.
Once a Development project has achieved a success, only then can the item being developed be constructed and deployed.
Example 1:A player wants to research Jump Drives. He must first spend the RPs into Discover Jump Drives until he achieves a success. Then the player must spend the RPs to Research Jump Drives until he achieves a success. Finally, the player must spend the RPs into Develop Jump Drives until he achieves a success. Only then can the player start building ships that have a Jump Drive.
Each step on the ladder of
technology allows a small incremental increase to an existing technology
(although, in some cases, a new technology can also be developed). This
incremental increase is in the amount of 1 step or point in most
Each step on the ladder of technology allows a small incremental increase to an existing technology (although, in some cases, a new technology can also be developed). This incremental increase is in the amount of 1 step or point in most cases.
Example:The Terran Federal Republic spends thousands of RPs on improving its drive technology so its starships will have a speed advantage strategically. After many turns, the Feds have achieved 7 successes (each success here being a Research-Development pair). Their drive technology has, therefore, increased 7 times. This increases the Terran Federal Republic's cruise speed (2nd Gen cruise is WF 5) from WF 5 to WF 8 and they have had a success Researching WF 9 and now need to Develop it.
R&D is conducted by allotting a certain amount of RPs to each project. Science stations assigned to a project will yield a 1% increase to the chance of success to a project per laboratory bay onboard that science station.
The R&D curve (see Appendix 3 ) is exponential and is based on the amount of RPs spent on a project. The more RPs spent, the better the chance of success in a project. The curve begins with the expenditure of 25 RP yielding a 1% chance for success each turn the project is funded. The curve ends with an expenditure of 57,200 RPs yielding a 100% chance of success in a project. Each turn, the GM will make a random roll for each funded project, compare the roll to his R&D Table, and determine the success or failure of a project. Success resets the amount of RPs expended for the project to 0 for the next successful roll.
Projects may require many turns to yield results depending on the random die roll made by the GM. RPs spent towards a project accumulate each turn that RPs are spent on a project without success. Any success in a project resets the clock to 0 even for further projects in that same area.
Fire On The Suns allows players to conduct R&D programs in any of many different areas individually or simultaneously. Players & GMs should note that these lists are far from complete and are continually being added to by imaginative and creative people. The technologies listed in the Race Design section and in technology definitions below represent only starting points.
Each turn, the Gmmacro program will make a random roll for each funded project, compare the roll to the R&D Table, and determine the success or failure of a project. Success resets the amount of RPs expended for the project to 0 for the next successful roll.
Projects that go unfunded for 1 turn have the amount of RPs expended for the project reset to 0 for determining the amount of RPs spent on the project thus far. Players are advised to keep projects warm from turn to turn with at least a small amount of additional funding.
8.2.0 The Role Of Science Stations
Science Stations are special bases that allow a player to temporarily (or permanently in some cases) store the information collected so far on various R&D projects without losing the RPs spent on the project to-date. The Science Station acts as a sort of bank which holds the RPs spent on an R&D project in case a player has to temporarily suspend funding that project for a turn or so. Funds held this way are not lost when the project is resumed later on.
Science Stations also boost a player's effective RP expenditure on a project by +1% to the RPs spent on a project per Laboratory Bay onboard any particular base or station assigned.
Science Stations are constructed according to the rules for designing and constructing bases, in accordance with a player's current build rate, using laboratory bays as depositories for information and additions to a players chance at success in a particular R&D effort.
8.3.0 Technology Transfers
The transfer of technology between two players of equal or slightly differing technology, depending on the GM's permission, is easily accomplished. The transfer consists of one player providing the other with all the data necessary for the player to construct the new technology for himself, and is usually handled by the delivery of the player's favorite method of data storage (e.g. a data crystal, disk, etc.) from one player to another via their diplomatic ambassadors. There is also a game fee incurred by the transfer of one player's technology to another player. This fee is 250 RPs for each transfer. This fee, once paid, is gone forever.
One technology being passed from a player to a second player counts as a transfer. The cost of the transfer is 250 RPs to be paid for it by one player or the other. It does not require a 250 RP transfer fee from each player only one of them.
Failure to pay the fee for a transfer of technology means that the player to whom the technology is being transferred did not receive quite everything he needed to make the technology work for his race.
Players with radically different technologies (such as the rest of the galaxy and the Swarm or the Hee'Dra) or vast differences in technological sophistication will require significant R&D investments in both time and money in order to transfer or develop technologies from other players.
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In the 2.4.9-17.6 kernel of QA1207
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This warning is seen when compiling using highmem.h.
"/lib/modules/2.4.9-17.3smp/build/include/linux/highmem.h: In function
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Being a leader you probably have a large staff of employees who you're responsible for. Naturally, you know that it's obligatory to listen to each of your subordinates because their opinions are necessary for the success of the company.
Managers and leaders often have to answer various questions of their employees about their responsibilities and the principles according to which the company operates.
However, there are times when managers have to face difficult questions to which they have no ready answer. What should you do as a leader in this case? Is there any algorithm to answer difficult questions right? Here are 7 hacks for you as a leader to answer difficult questions.
Hack #1: Ask to Be More Specific
For sure, if you want to give a definite response, ask for specific questions. Specific questions require answers with compelling evidence and arguments to prove the point. So if someone asks you a rather vague and abstract question, don't be afraid to ask for specific details.
Often you'll require a description of a situation that has led to this very question. Ask your employee to provide you with more specific information and then try to answer the question. First, you've got to puzzle out the situation.
Hack #2: Win Yourself More Time
As a leader, you have no right to undermine your authority by hesitating and humming. But it's OK to show some confidence and ask for more time to find a better answer. Say something like "I appreciate your question. I will do anything I can to help you, but to do it even better I would need more time to do some research. I'll contact you as soon as I find an answer". Be polite and respective.
This is a technique used by people who have to work with huge client databases, like professional essay writers, who often deal with difficult questions that are sometimes impossible to answer right away. Use your authority and research skills to find the solution for a particular issue.
Hack #3: Ask For a Definition
The meaning of a particular word is often associated with a situation it's used in. So if an employee comes to you with a question like "My supervisor is very incompetent. What can you do with that?" you may need to ask for a definition or the expanded explanation of a word "incompetent" in this case. Does it mean a supervisor cannot deal with his responsibilities or treats an employee in an inappropriate way?
In order to get your employees to work with you better, you should show some interest in what bothers them. Help your employees work in a better environment their performance will definitely get better.
Hack #4: Be Impartial
Fair leaders are always impartial. Passing the blame on someone else isn't a quality of a true leader. So if an employee comes to you with the same question "Why is my supervisor so incompetent?" you shouldn't pass the blame on the employee saying that the supervisor knows better.
In order to be impartial, you'll need to listen to both parties of an assumed conflict. And to make the right decision, you'll have to evaluate the situation using your common sense. And remember that your decision should be right for the future of your company and employees.
Hack #5: Don't Get Defensive
As a leader, you don't want unnecessary conflicts among your staff members. Moreover, you wouldn't want a conflict between you and your employee.
Of course, conflict may be a good thing if it's not destructive. And you can create a destructive conflict if you get defensive answering a question. Responses like "Why are you constantly unsatisfied?" or "We gave you an excellent work environment and a well-paid job, what else do you want?" will immediately kill your authority.
Think about it: if an employee comes to you with an issue, then your work environment is not as perfect as it seems. As a leader, you'll have to deal with it.
Hack #6: Don't Turn Your Answer into A Narration
Admit it: no one likes lecturing. If an employee comes to you seeking a concrete answer for a specific question, there's no need to load your answer with unnecessary information.
Giving short, logically structured answers that are clear and specific is always the best option. Stick to it.
Hack #7: Handling Unnecessary Questions
There are times when employees try to create a conflict themselves by asking provocative questions. They create unnecessary tension and lead to destructive conflicts among staff members, causing division and misunderstanding.
The best way out of this is to remain calm and honest. Try to carefully unmask the creator of the conflict by asking back "Is there an issue that bothers you so much that you're trying to provoke me? Let's work on it together". Remaining confident and possessed is a quality of a true leader.
Answering difficult questions is something that every leader has to go through. But as long as you do it with confidence, your success is guaranteed.
Diana Clark once gave up her educator career for something she always dreamed about – writing.
Diana is a freelance writer at Awriter. She discovers the world of digital nomads and believes that some day people will become location independent. Feel free to follow Diana on Twitter.


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ERVING -- A general alarm blaze roared through a vacant building at the Usher Paper Mill yesterday, authorities said.
No injuries were reported, but a stretch of heavily-traveled Route 2 was closed for several hours, state police said.
The road was shut down westbound at Mountain Road and eastbound at Church Street, with commuters urged to seek alternate routes.
Fire departments from a number of surrounding communities helped battle the blaze in the paper mill, which was reported just before 1 a.m., said Erving Firefighter Theodore Henry.
WORCESTER � Police are investigating a pair of unrelated armed robberies over the weekend as one man, a cab driver, was robbed at gunpoint and another man was robbed, allegedly by an acquaintance, at knife point.
A man driving in the Chandler Street area Friday saw a man he was somewhat familiar with, stopped and offered him a ride, police spokesman Sgt. Kerry F. Hazelhurst said.
The 21-year-old man from the city pulled over and gave the �friend� a ride around 5:15 p.m. Once in front of 163 Madison St. the passenger pulled out a knife and put it to the driver�s throat, the sergeant said.
The man demanded cash and stole the driver�s cell phone and cash. The suspect ran away on Madison Street.On Saturday around 4:15 p.m., a cab driver picked up a fare in the Cambridge Street area and was asked to drive to the Webster Square area, Sgt. Hazelhurst said.
The 50-year-old male driver for Yellow Cab took the man to the destination. When the cab stopped, the passenger pulled out a handgun and stole the driver�s cash.Anyone with information on the robberies is asked to call the Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.
WEBSTER � An elderly Charlton man is being summoned to Dudley District Court on a count of open and gross lewdness for allegedly exposing himself by lifting his kilt at a Celtic festival Saturday at Indian Ranch on Route 16.
David McCracken, 82, of 86B Oxbow Road, will appear at a date to be announced for a clerk magistrate�s hearing that will determine whether the case will be pursued further in the court system, Police Chief Timothy J. Bent said yesterday. He said the Charlton resident was not arrested.
Chief Bent said police were dispatched to the Celtic festival about 5:20 p.m. Saturday after getting complaints that Mr. McCracken turned his back to an audience reported at between 200 and 300 people and lifted up his kilt to reveal he had no clothing on underneath.
PAXTON � The Board of Selectmen last night approved the recommendation of Chris Bergeron for part-time dispatcher.
Also last night, the board learned from Town Administrator Charles T. Blanchard last night that:
� An ambulance, a used vehicle taken in trade from the town of Littleton, has passed inspection and should be available for 24-7 service in three weeks.
� There have been 21 applicants for project manager for the proposed public safety complex and the complex committee soon will begin reviewing them.
� The dispatch center has been moved from the Fire Department to the police station in what was the chief�s former office.
� Country Bank for Savings has donated $350 to replace the granite spheres on top of the town-owned pillars near the bank�s entrances; the spheres disappeared after the Paxton Inn was destroyed by fire.
EAST BROOKFIELD � A Hardwick man yesterday was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction, with one year to serve, as part of a plea agreement on charges filed in connection with a crash that killed John J. Samek II, 21, of 1462 Patrill Hollow Road, last year.
Thomas J. Millier, 25, of 411 Thayer Road admitted to sufficient facts to support a guilty finding of motor vehicle homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Mr. Samek died after a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer headed east on Greenwich Road toward Hardwick Center veered off the road and struck a tree. Mr. Samek was a passenger in the front seat of the car and was pronounced dead at the site of the crash. Police Chief James F. Owens at the time identified another passenger who was seriously injured as Patrick J. Krol, 38, of 5 Pearl St., Ware. The accident was reported just after 2 a.m. May 20, 2006.
Compiled from staff and wire reports.


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Radio personality Pabi Moloi has described the death of the N1 giraffe as traumatic. The giraffe died yesterday after knocking its head when the truck it was on drove under a bridge.
Pabi, who witnessed the whole thing, told eNCA: "I'm still shaken. It's very interesting that these aren't human beings but I felt such a connection to this sight on a random industrial road. In the middle of the city you see these glorious animals and to see something like that has just been horrific for me."
The giraffe were being transported to Pretoria. Pabi said she was surprised and amazed to see a pair of giraffe at the back of a truck. "I whipped out my phone and took some photographs of them. I didn't see that we were approaching a bridge. And the impact of the giraffe's head on the bridge was so loud that my cousin who was driving me asked if someone had been shot," she said.
She added that she dropped her phone and screamed. "I was traumatised by this."
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A solo artist bringing new music that is a creative sonic blend of rock music that remolds his sound thought-provoking lyrics while offering great melodies and arrangement for the modern audience. Upstate NY musician whose music ranges from acoustic rock to heavier flavors who performs writes and creates all his music has been a blessing for him Palangi said due to some of his past medical issues. Growing up with those hardships but overcoming them with the passion and drive for music.
Frank headed in to the studio with veteran record producer Rogers Masson to record his debut EP. The sessions were held in music center of the world Nashville TN at Soundstage Studios. Frank has written performed and co-produced this material which brings out the talented young man to a wider audience. Rogers secured the Grammy nominated rock band Day of Fire and former Full Devil Jacket to backup Frank in the studio. Rogers says "This is the baddest rhythm section in the land and along with the vocal guidance of singer Josh Brown Frank's songs are going to turn out amazing."
As a writer he says he focuses on creating songs people will want to hear over and over again. And nostalgia he believes is also an important facet of songwriting. "Music should be entertainment. The more you listen the more you want" Palangi said. "Its all about revisiting songs and remembering when you heard them in a certain time of your life – almost like a photo album."
Palangi likes to perform as frequently as possible. He plays heavily in the area around Upstate NY the city he calls home. Any chance he gets to play either solo or with a live line-up he rocks the house. With wanting to branch out with live shows in other states/tours... the future is wide open for this musician. His constant playing (and constant writing recording promoting too) are signs of his passion for music – something he believes is required for someone to be truly accomplished as a musical artist. "If you want to play music it must be a passion and a drive. Practice is the key to getting better. I have no plan B in my quest in my career this is what I want to do the rest of my life. Also songs need to bring a certain personality to them a character so to speak. Every track is for me with personal meanings and the meaning of the listener.
Dont let anyone tell you otherwise and knock you off your course on to your heartfelt passion. I have no plan B in my path toward my career and always hard at work.
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Art Is Hard records have been endlessly hurling out hazy EP's and singles, creating an epidemic of 4-track owning, marijuana smoking youths in the South of England. They've made southern music obsessives eager for every new release, generating a mob of drooling teenagers whose ears prick up at the slightest sound of distortion.
Amongst the mist of smoke and nebulous resonance comes Plymouth's Gorgeous Bully. Abandoning their hometown's barely-existent music scene, the band has previously delivered 3 self-released EP's. Gradually gaining reputation in the pandemonium of buzz with every release, they've finally conformed to the demeanour of Art Is Hard Records, consequentially releasing their fourth EP The Young Obese with the label.
The opening track 'Never Cry' introduces you to Thomas Crang's charming vocals, inhabiting a (literally) unforgettable romantic melody that's rom-com soundtrack worthy. Though don't get swept away by Thom's allure as it will soon be disrupted by 'Who Do You Think You Are's abrasive manner and 'Adjusting to Change's underlying rock 'n' roll tones, ultimately assisting the comparison with fellow Southwest Art Is Hard chums The Black Tambourines.
The EP's physical release is presented as a cassette packaged in an innovative case made from a handprinted cigarette packet. The cassette also features a limited and exclusive 'b-side' of unreleased Gorgeous Bully Tracks, perfectly designed to keep Art Is Hard fans satisfied. '


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At Kinross, a cornerstone of responsible mining is creating opportunities for sustainable benefits in the communities where we live and operate.
At Kinross, a cornerstone of responsible mining is creating opportunities for sustainable benefits in the communities where we live and operate.
These opportunities are identified and managed within the framework of our SRPs. Wherever feasible, we provide supply contracts to local and regionally-based businesses and are working with our supply chain team to establish a vendor certification program to foster local procurement. Where opportunities for local employment exist, we have been able to successfully recruit the majority of our mine site operations and management teams from local talent pools. We support a broad spectrum of community initiatives and partnerships across our global operations, with a particular focus on education, health, and environment as key priorities. We also support local infrastructure development, small business capacity-building, civic organizations and non-profit organizations, and community activities and services.
Our operations partner with government and other entities to help build schools, health-care facilities, civic gathering places, and other vital infrastructure in the communities where we operate.
Kinross partners with select civic organizations to make a positive difference in the lives of local families. Our financial assistance is also critical to local aid and non-profit organizations that help the poor, homeless and other disadvantaged members of the community.
Kinross provides significant support for local schools, skilled trades programs, and other training and educational initiatives. We also support a wide variety of youth and sporting events that equip local children with the opportunity to contribute, compete and learn.
Our operations and employees play an important role in the activities that tie our communities together, such as festivals, music groups and other cultural activities. In some areas, Kinross plays a critical role in supporting such community services as volunteer fire departments, search and rescue groups, and libraries.
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Our support for, and participation in, economic associations, planning commissions, and other initiatives that encourage growth reflect our commitment to engage with our communities on an ongoing and forward-looking basis. Some of our mines have also established foundations that enable community members to decide which community initiative to support.


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Coming back to the article, me and my siblings in small town India were suitably impressed and started to use them in our conversations. In any case it was soon part of College lingo in most parts of the country. Whether I referred to them as Gulab Jamuns or G Jams they have been a personal favourite(they come second only to piping hot, crisp Jalebis). In fact during a recent holiday when I refused Gulab Jamuns(part of the buffet dessert spread), the boys exchanged hurried glances and realized that Mom was indeed angry. I heard the younger one whisper " but she never says no to Gulab Jamuns". They seem more perceptive than husband dearest.
I have always had the store bought/mithai shop stuff. Would microwave them for 30 seconds and try and resist having more than one. Even when I have eaten it at other people's homes these have invariably been bought from the local mithaiwala. I did sample some "homemade readymix" types and I am sorry to say but they are not a patch on the original. And even the best of the chefs have never managed to get it to taste like Gulab Jamuns( either a soggy, lumpy consistency or rock hard balls in a thin watery syrup).
So I was really fascinated when my friend R told me that she made her Gulab Jamuns from scratch and they tasted really good. While R is a very good cook but I was still not convinced if she had managed to get this one right. So we fixed a lunch date and after a delicious meal we set out to make to make the Gulab Jamuns. She had already done the basic preparatory work of soaking the Sooji(Semolina) and measuring out all the other ingredients. And I was an eager and helpful assistant. I did the mixing and kneading and made the G Jams under her expert guidance. The most difficult part was the " standing time" as R called it where you put the fried balls into the syrup and wait. It is hard and maybe the best thing for you to do is to go take a walk( literally). It was worth the wait and I greedily helped myself to a couple of them. They tasted delicious and are near perfect.
Gulab Jamun(Serves 6)
IngredientsSooji/Semolina: 100 grams(3/4th cup)
Khoya: 250 grams
Sugar: Approximately two cups, you may need to adjust this after tasting the syrup
Refined oil: Enough to fry( about 1 cup)
Green cardamom(optional): 1/2
Patience: Plenty, especially towards the end
- Soak the Sooji in water- just enough to cover it for about two hour. The Sooji should have soaked up the water by the time you start the actual cooking.
- Thaw the Khoya in the microwave for about 30 seconds( if you have stored it in the refrigerator and I would strongly recommend you do as it would tend to spoil).
- Knead the Khoya and Sooji together for about 15/20 minutes. They should come together like a softer roti dough and there should be no lumps.
- Make small balls out of the dough- you should get anywhere between 22 and 25.
- Fry the balls in medium flame till they turn dark brown and keep aside to cool down.
- Make the sugar syrup( this takes a while so I would suggest you let the sugar syrup simmer before you get started with the kneading) by adding the two cups of sugar to about three cups of boiling water, add the green cardamom, let the syrup thicken on low flame. When the syrup starts to thicken check if it is done by taking a little bit between your thumb and index finger(watch out it will be hot- so take some in a spoon, blow it for a few second first and then check)- as you try and separate your finger you should see a thin string kind of thing( " ek taar" as it called in Hindi) then you know it is done.
- Drop the balls into the syrup and give it about an hour of standing time.
- And then help yourself to some freshly made, warm Gulab Jamuns. Close your eyes and feel them just melt in your mouth.
You could serve them with Vanilla ice-cream or even custard, halve them and top it with malai and nuts(like Malpua). But I like my G Jams just by themselves.
Bon Appetite! Happy cooking and happy eating. Happy me at the end of this post.


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Unique Entrepreneur Doe Deere
Doe Deere is the founder of Lime Crime and Poppyangeloff. This amazing entrepreneur wanted to make a difference in the fashion world by allowing everyone to express themselves however they feel like. The styles and colors you can find in all of Doe's lines will be loud and vibrant to help any person feel comfortable and express their choice as brightly as they choose. Everything that Doe creates is cruelty-free and vegan. The cosmetics line consists of lipstick, nail polish, eyeshadows, and even hair dye in colors you cannot get from most other cosmetic lines.
Doe Deere has recently given birth to a baby girl and announced a couple of big changes. She sold her company but is planning on staying as an active board member to assure that the brand stays dedicated to its customers and their individuality. Also, she has decided to create her own jewelry line with the same idea of helping her customers express themselves in ways that other lines will not. Deere understands that there are people out there with tastes much different than others and she has opened the world of fashion and jewelry up to those who cannot find what they like elsewhere.
There has been a space in the sales market for items that are considered unique and different for a while. People are beginning to expand their minds and their tastes and many designers are not yet comfortable creating colors and designs that are outside what is considered fashionable and popular. Doe Deere has given a gift to those who style outside the norm and provided the freedom to express those style choices. Whether you like bright pinks, purples, greens, and blues or like surprising those around you, there is something for you within the lines that Doe Deere has created. You no longer have to search into the depths of the internet to find the hair color or the lipstick that you could not find on any of the regular websites. Thank you, Doe Deere, for giving the Unicorns of the world a sure-fire place to get what they need to thrive.


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Internship Survey
Appreciative of the responses already received, the Young Aviation Professionals Committee continues to welcome the completion of a six-question, three-minute internship survey before Friday (2/22) in support of uniting today's aviation leaders with tomorrow's through developmental internships.
Thank you, and please feel welcome to contact Brad Cozza (317.385.3015; firstname.lastname@example.com) with questions and/or recommendations for the survey's future improvement.
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Purdue Road School
Please mark your calendars for Purdue Road School.
There will be 5 presentations on UAS on March 5 and the Aviation tract will be on March 6.
Aviation Indiana would like to thank Claire Meade and Flight1 for their presentation at the Quarterly Conference/Legislative Luncheon on January 31, 2018.
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ADVISORY: Special Notice- Central US- Fuel Contamination
Please see the attached notice from the FAA regarding jet fuel contamination. HERE
FAA Commercial Drone Rules
Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules (PDF) for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or "drones"), opening pathways towards fully integrating UAS into the nation's airspace.
The new rule, which takes effect in late August, offers safety regulations for unmanned aircraft drones weighing less than 55 pounds that are conducting non-hobbyist operations.
The rule's provisions are designed to minimize risks to other aircraft and people and property on the ground. The regulations require pilots to keep an unmanned aircraft within visual line of sight. Operations are allowed during daylight and during twilight if the drone has anti-collision lights. The new regulations also address height and speed restrictions and other operational limits, such as prohibiting flights over unprotected people on the ground who aren't directly participating in the UAS operation.
FAA Final Policy on Use of Airport Hangars
The FAA's final policy on the non-aeronautical use of airport hangars appears in today's Federal Register and will take effect on July 1, 2017. The FAA is issuing the policy to clarify how aviation facilities – including hangars can be used on airports that receive federal funds. The final policy strikes a balance between hangar use for aviation and non-aviation purposes.
The policy ensures hangars are available when there is an aviation need, and if demand is low, allows hangars to be used for non-aviation activities. The FAA recognizes that non-aviation hangar space rental allows airport sponsors to be economically independent when hangars are not being used to fulfill aviation needs. Airport sponsors must receive approval from the FAA before hangars can be used for non-aviation purposes.
In addition, the policy outlines the type of aircraft that can be built in a hangar, the equipment and items that can be stored in hangars, and the role of the airport sponsors to ensure tenants pay fair market value for hangar space.
Sales Tax Information – Replaces Bulletin from February 2016
As a result of questions that were raised at previous Aviation Indiana Quarterly meetings, The Indiana Department of Revenue has updated their Bulletin regarding the sales tax exemption on aviation parts.
Aviation Dedicated Funding Whitepaper
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In this episode of the Daily Covered Calls Podcast, I look at Potash, Jacobs Engineering Group, and Cabot Oil & Gas to see if these should be on your list of must have stocks for covered call income.
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Better Lobby - Staff Availability & Productivity
The Staff Availability and Productivity feature is a valuable addition to Better Lobby and comes standard with the Main Service Queue Module.
In the same way that Better Lobby measures hard-to-measure facts about Branch Visitors (or call center callers), the Staff Availability feature provides important information about staff utilization and productivity.
It enables managers to see which staff are available "right now" to serve members as well as providing historic reporting into the time that staff are "not available" to serve (see utilization graph, at right). The Option also enhances Remote Lobby Manager (if deployed) by providing similar Staff Availability Status information in that feature. Both graphical and numeric reports can be saved in a variety of formats (i.e. PDF, HTML etc.) to increase the ease with which the information is shared.


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London, Ep. 2
September 16, 2009—Last night was a historic one for the Literary Death Match: London, Ep. 2 marked our 50th-ever episode (wow!), and featured the youngest champion in the series' history, as 17-year-old Ashna Sarkar out-scribbled co-finalist Tom Chivers in a wild, hotly-contested Sharpie-based finale of Sketch-a-Judge™ to snare London's second Literary Death Match crown.
The event—sponsored by Picador Books (hurry out to snare Aleksandar Hemon's latest)—was held at the dazzling Queen of Hoxton. Nestled in their black-walled basement, the night kicked off with a first round that featured Musa Okwonga up against Chivers. Leading off, Okwonga was electric, reeling off two poems from memory, our favorite being a riff on the modern day obsession with checking their email/Facebook, etc. Then came Chivers, who stormed back with an opulent narrative that quieted the boisterous crowd.
After, the mic was turned over to the judges—scribe Damian Barr (Get It Together), chef/writer Fuchsia Dunlop and performetress Amy Lamé—who were all inspired by Okwonga's ability to hastily set-up the stage to his liking (he discarded the mic stand to open his performance), but ultimately sided with Chivers' tale, sending him on to be the night's first finalist.
After a boozy intermission, the second half commenced, with Five Dials representative Craig Taylor leading off against Sarkar. Taylor's piece quietly captivated the hushed crowd, as he read a tale of two male friends on an airplane discussing sex (potentially with one another, to one's chagrin) if the plane were to crash. But then came Sarkar, the energetic belle who whipped through a set of poems that had a buzzing crowd cheering her on in full throat. An impossible decision for the judges, they elected to go with Sarkar's bold performance, sending her on as the night's final finalist.
Then came a finale of artistic merriment in which the portrait-drawing skills of both Sarkar and Chivers were tested, as they had to draw each of the three judges, with a time limit of 20 seconds each. After Chivers took a 1-0 lead with a masterportrait of Damian Barr, Sarkar struck back with a baffling display of scrawlsmanship to tie things up. The final effort: Chivers' sloppy work on Lamé's jawline was trumped by Sarkar's technically-sound glasses drawing, sending Sarkar to history-making victory, making her the Literary Death Match champion!


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TED, the conference dedicated to "Ideas Worth Spreading," has taken quite a few steps in past few months towards its educational mission.
After launching a TED Ed video channel on YouTube, it has expanded its TED Ed initiative with a new set of interactive features"Flip the Video", which makes it easier for you to create video lessons for your community or audience at large.
TED calls this "flipping the video," a clear reference to the idea of "flipping the classroom" popularized by Salman Khan's Khan Academy and others. Basically it means making students responsible for lecture-like content outside of class via video, freeing up classroom time for discussion and individualized work.
Here's an experimental lesson I created using the video of Clay Shirky's speech "How Social Media Can Make History"


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Nat Thomson
Nat Thomson specializes in strategic brand and communications planning, with nearly 10 years of success helping set strategy for a wide array of brands including Calvin Klein, Mountain Dew, Smirnoff Vodka, Microsoft, Coca-Cola and TRESemmé. His bag of tricks includes integration strategy, public relations, mobile, word-of-mouth, content and global brand management. Nat has special category expertise in spirits and beverage, fashion, beauty and luxury brands. Most recently, he has taken the helm to drive a more robust, measurable and valuable digital marketing strategy for the Snyder's-Lance portfolio of brands, including Snyder's Of Hanover, Cape Cod Chips, Lance Cracker Sandwiches and more.


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July 1, 2015
I am very proud to be serving as the President of the Staten Island Rotary Club this year. I have been a Rotarian for over ten years and I find being a member both rewarding and fun. Our Club is made up of thirty four individual members who volunteer their time, enjoy a bit of camaraderi, and contribute greatly to the Staten Island Community. Our biggest fundraiser is our Car Raffle which enables us to support the many initiatives mentioned on our Welcome Page.
Rotary is a great place to make new friends, exchange ideas and take action to improve your local community, as well as communities around the world..
If you would like to join us in our efforts and be considered for Club membership, please feel free to reach out to me directly at email@example.com for additional information.
I look forward working with all of my fellow Rotarians to "Light Up Rotary" this coming year.
Best regards,
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Refinish Your Hardwood Floors
by Kathy Batesel
How would you refinish a wood floor?
DIY Floor Refinishing: When You Don't Want to Spend on a Pro
When my husband and I decided to merge his office and mine, we decided that it was time to resurface our much-abused hardwood floors, but we didn't want to spend a couple thousand dollars on hiring a professional to come in. It's not the first time we felt this way. Last year, we experimented on his daughter's bedroom with good results.
We might not have had the courage to try if it hadn't been for a few things. First, I'd spent a number of years working in real estate, where I'd seen refinished floors my clients had resurfaced while rehabbing houses for resale. Second, I'm an investor that purchases rental homes and leases them to tenants. Third, I'd stumbled upon an industrial floor sander for sale for $350 a couple of years ago, and figured that it'd save me money on the floor I was needing to refinish then.
I was wrong. I discovered that I wasn't able to use it on that floor, because it was simply too damaged. However, the sander has paid for itself in savings on the two floors we have refinished, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Keep reading to see if a DIY (do-it-yourself) refinishing project is a good choice for resurfacing your own hardwood floors, and find out why it's not as scary as it might seem at first glance.
Debunking Myths About DIY Floor Refinishing
Professionals and laypersons warn people about some terrible sounding problems that can result from trying to refinish floors without hiring an experienced tradesman. We've found that the problems they promise aren't terribly significant. Our floors may not be tradesman quality, but only a trained eye would discern the difference.
- "You'll get gouges in the wood if you hold the sander too long in one area." This is undoubtedly true if you use a drum sander instead of an orbital or vibrating sander. However, as long as you stick to a vibrating sander, its flat surface and the way it operates will prevent you from digging too deeply into the wood at one time. If we have any areas that aren't flat in our floors, we sure haven't found them - on either of the projects we've completed.
- "You'll get dust everywhere!" Sanding floors does produce some dust, no doubt. However, we found simple methods of controlling this. We taped newspapers over our air conditioning ducts, opened a window in the room and placed a high-powered fan in it to blow sawdust out the window if it was floating in the air, and we used sanders with bags for capturing the sawdust. On our most recent project, my husband dug out his shop vac and replaced the capture bag with its hose, effectively vacuuming as we went.
- "If the surface isn't 100% free of dust or particles, you'll get imperfections in your new floor." Well, sure. However, a thorough sweeping and mopping will eliminate this problem for the most part. Even if it misses something, it's not likely to be noticeable if you're not actively looking for imperfections. (We found a stray hair in ours when we scrutinized our work, but it took me a long time to find it when I looked for it again.)
Is the Floor Too Damaged?
When I bought my sander, I was recently divorced and had purchased a house to live in and fix up, with the idea that as I got my career established and the house up to par, I'd buy another home for myself and rent the one I was living in, which was a near disaster when I bought it. I'd known it had hardwood floors when I made an offer to purchase the foreclosed house, but until I pulled out the horrendous orange shag carpet, I couldn't see its condition. It was worse than I would have thought possible and could not be refinished.
Ancient spills and a dog that apparently wasn't housebroken had turned huge patches of the wood black - damage that clearly went much deeper than the surface. I scratched at it with a screwdriver to how deep the damage was, and found that it was too deep to repair. No fresh wood could be seen without making deep grooves with the blade of the screwdriver. I'd discovered a fair number of worn and broken planks that would have to be replaced, too.
It definitely wasn't a DIY job that I was prepared to take on. I ended up hiring a pro to come in and install new flooring, but I was stuck with the floor sander I'd purchased. (Ladies, lemme tell ya - men are impressed by a woman with exotic power tools!)
In the photo below, you can see the tongue and groove cut each hardwood plank has. When resurfacing or refinishing a floor, you can remove some of the wood to reveal a fresh, smooth surface, but if you take too much material from it, it exposes that tongue and groove, which prevents the planks from holding their tight fit.
In other words, a "one inch" hardwood floor would only be able to have maybe a quarter inch of material removed over the floor's lifetime before it would become worthless. Fortunately, most floors don't need much material removed at all.
Stains, Scratches, and Creaks
The two projects we did undertake involved stains and damage, too. We were happy with the results of our first project, so we felt confident about our new plans. Scratches marred the surface everywhere, but we didn't have large stains to deal with - just one, about three inches in diameter near one wall.
We made our plan. Our office floor needed work, and so did our hallway. We agreed that our house, which was built around 1964, did not need to have the same quality of floor finish that would be expected in an upscale house, but it would benefit from having a smooth, attractive finish. We knew our results could prove inferior to what an expert might do, but we'd be spending a couple hundred dollars to get results that would look pretty comparable. We also elected to leave the closet floors alone because we had to store some of our items in them. The finished floors are a bit lighter in color than the closet floors - something that would be easily seen with the doors open, but wouldn't be a major issue if we ever want to sell our house (fat chance of that - we love it here.)
Our floor has some squeaks, and while there are some easy fixes for squeaky floors, we both happen to like our noisy house - so we decided to leave them alone. (I'll provide some resources for people who want to quiet theirs, though, because it's really not difficult.)
We removed all the furniture from the room and gathered our supplies:
- Floor sander
- Hand-held orbital sander
- Broom and dustpan, mop
- Wet-dry vacuum
- Fan
- Paint pan and sponge mop
- Earplugs (these machines are loud enough to damage hearing!)
We were ready to work.
Edges of the Floor
I used the large floor sander as my husband worked the edges of the room, so you can see the effects of both. He used the Black and Decker model shown here, and was able to sand the edges of the entire room and hallway, including the doorways, in about an hour and a half.
We started with a rough 40 grit sandpaper because we knew we wanted to get all of the floor's varnish off. He used this grit just once around all the edges, and I used it twice with my big sander.
Although I think my sander was adequate for the job, my husband decided to rent a heavier sander for 4 hours and to use mine for the final passes, when we'd be smoothing the floor instead of getting below those deep scratches.
We used 40 grit, followed by 80 grit, then 120 grit, and a final pass with 200 grit paper. A bigger "grit" number means a finer finish. (I am guessing that this has to do with how many pieces of "sand" are in each square inch. A paper with 40 would have larger pieces of sand, while one with 200 would have much smaller ones in the same area.) We graduated to finer sandpaper as we got closer to the look we wanted.
This video shows the approximate speed we used to traverse the floor's surface.
Removing Material from Hardwood Floors: How Much?
As you can see in the video above, our hallway floor was well worn. Its original protective coat was nearly worn off in the middle, where the wood had become dry and gray. Using this heavy floor sander with 40-grit paper worked well to get down to the prettier wood underneath.
Although a sander like this one weighs a lot - certainly more than I'm able to lift in and out of my truck - it's actually easy to operate with just one hand. When it's on, its vibration helps it move on the floor, so it goes in the direction you want it to with very little effort. When it's not operating, wheels on the back let you tip and roll it to where you want it.
This model was the one we rented from a local equipment rental company. We paid $75 for four hours, and it made the job easy for us.
We didn't want to remove more material than necessary. A good hardwood floor can be refinished multiple times before reaching that tongue and groove if the material is preserved as much as possible. Our scratches were mostly in the surface, which meant we would have to get rid of all the existing varnish but not too much wood.
We went over the surface of the floors until no traces of shine - the old varnish - were noticeable Once we had it removed, we evaluated the scratches again. There were still a few, and we had to make a choice. We could continue sanding the entire floor, or do the wrong thing and use the handheld orbital to spot-sand the scratches. We did the "wrong" thing, and it worked out perfectly. Contrary to popular belief, there are no noticeable dips in the floor because of the shortcut we took.
Before and After Shots of Our Hardwood FloorsClick thumbnail to view full-size
- How to Bleach Stains on Wood Floors
Several bleaching methods for wood floors.
Whew! Finished Sanding!
Sanding is the most time-consuming part of the project. After spending about six hours total sanding (it would have about ten hours for just one person), we decided to do the wrong thing again and reward ourselves with a trip to the lake.
But first, we poured some bleach on the stain that was still noticeable, a tip I'd learned from the Internet. We abandoned our floor for the evening while we hooked up the boat and spent a few hours fishing. The bleach dried while we were gone.
The bleach hadn't taken out the dark spot, but it did fade it slightly. We did not know the source of the stain, which might have helped in removing it, and didn't want to take off as much wood as it would have required, so it was one of the "we'll have to live with it" moments. (I'd recommend calling in an expert to remove stains if they are deep rather than trying to do it yourself, but here are some resources to try if you've got some stains you'd like to remove - even if you're not refinishing a floor right now.)
The next day, we swept the room and hallway carefully, and followed up with a wet mop using nothing more than plain water. We let it dry, then mopped it once more for good measure.
We did not want to stain our floors because we prefer the natural look of light-toned wood, but we did look at our choices. We could have given our oak floors a cherry or mahogany finish if we'd wanted to, but we decided to go straight to coating the natural wood floors.
A few hours later, once it was dry, we poured the polyurethane floor finish into a paint pan and used a sponge mop to apply it. We used the Minwax product shown here. After each coat, my husband buffed it to avoid bubbles and applied a new coat. He put a total of four coats of polyurethane finish on the floors. The Minwax dried faster than we expected. The floors looked dry after about thirty minutes, though we left them for a couple of hours between coats.
Eliminate Shortcuts: Squeaky Floor Repairs
We kept our squeaks because they give our house character. Plus, they make it easy to "prove" that we have a ghost here! But eliminating squeaky floors isn't too difficult, either.
There are two main things that can cause floors to squeak:
- The subfloor separates from the hardwoods.
- The hardwoods become dry and shrink, causing the boards to rub.
When nails connect the hardwoods to the subfloor, they can come loose over time as the hard wood dries or humidity decreases. Repair kits are available like the one shown here, or it may be possible to access and shim the areas that have warped.
Another option I've seen is to use a plastic squeeze ketchup container, like the ones sold by Tupperware, to force talcum powder into the cracks if it's simply a problem of the wood planks rubbing.
However, I have no personal experience with such repairs, and the makers of the television show "This Old House" have seen the problem frequently. Their five part article will help you address noisy floors with simple solutions.
- Fixing a Squeaky Floor | Wood Floors | This Old House - Page 1
Squeaky floors driving you crazy? These easy, surefire fixes will quiet noisy hardwood and carpeted floors.


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You have an idea and now you decide that it's time to have a blog. But how to start? What should I write about? And most importantly, you have a question: "How to have a successful blog?"
That's exactly what I was thinking when I created Blonde & Cupcakes exactly two months ago. You're an important part of this blog, so Happy Birthday to you too! What I really wanted to say is that since starting a blog, I've browsed around the web to find some useful information about the blogging world. I've read hundreds and hundreds of articles, but I still know that I understand only 2% of the whole blogging business.
For today I decided to list down all the most useful articles that have helped me to become better at blogging. Besides, what could be a better mini-birthday present than sharing these articles with you to help you improve your blog too? (Your blogs are amazing and I have a look at every link you leave in the comments!)
And I also wanted to say A HUGE MASSIVE thank you to every single one of you. Your comments really make me smile and I truly appreciate everything you do for me. I even got some amazing letters from two of my super-duper incredible readers and this almost brought me to tears.
44 blog tips 5 bloggers wish they'd known when they started blogging by Kristie from Blog Ambitions
The Smart Girl's Guide to Starting a Blog: Part One by Sarah from Sparkle & Mine
How to Name Your Blog Photos & Why You Should by Jana from Life Could Be a Dream
SEO Basics for Bloggers - 10 Tips for Better Search Engine Optimization by Dana from Wonder Forest
Why No One Comments on Your Blog Posts by Jana from Life Could Be a Dream
Tips for overcoming writers block by Becky from Bloggers Bazaar
Top 10 Copyright Free Image Sources for Bloggers by Kirsty from Kirsty Girl
How to get sponsored post opportunities by Hayley from A Beautiful Exchange
How to Launch a Blog on a Budget by Regina from By Regina
10 Things You Need To Know Before Becoming A Full-Time Blogger by Marc Andre from Twelveskip
Secret Bloggers Business & My Top 7 Blogging Tips by Serena from Pretty Fluffy
8 Things Nobody Told Me About Blogging by Dana from Wonder Forest
As I promised you, the printables are here:
Free 2015 Mega Blog Planner Printable Pack by Courtney Odell from Sweet C's Designs
Blog Planner & Editorial Calendar (FREE PRINTABLE) by Shannon from AKA DESIGN + LIFE
These two links are probably the most useful ones since I love DIY-ing (is that even a word?) and I'm really keen on creating a blog planner myself.


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Köln fightback downs ailing Frankfurt
1. FC Köln staged an impressive comeback at home to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday evening to post a 3-1 victory and cement their place in mid-table.
1. FC Köln 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Goals: 0-1 Meier (24'), 1-1 Gerhardt (29'), 2-1 Heintz (57'), 3-1 Modeste (72')
Fixtures between these sides have averaged more than three goals per game over the years (Frankfurt won 6-2 on Matchday 4), so it was no surprise that there was a frenetic opening period at the RheinEnergieSTADION. Following chances at both ends, Alexander Meier broke the deadlock for Frankfurt by diverting Szabolcs Huszti's shot into the net past a wrong-footed Timo Horn.
The visitors' lead was short-lived, however, as Yannick Gerhardt swept in the equaliser moments later following a mix-up in the Eagles' defence. Much of the second half was a scrappy affair, but the Billy Goats turned the match on its head when Dominque Heintz nodded in an excellent free-kick from Filip Mladenovic. Anthony Modeste then sealed the points for the Billy Goats in the closing stages, tapping in from close range from Gerhardt's pass.
Man of the match
Gerhardt was the decisive figure for Köln, scoring a vital equaliser before Frankfurt could build any momentum and teeing up Modeste to land the knockout blow in the 72nd minute.
Talking point
Köln recorded their first win of the year and are now three games unbeaten, while Frankfurt are without a victory in their last three outings and are just one point above the relegation zone.
Match stats
- Meier has only scored two of his 12 goals away from home this season.Huszti recorded his first assist for Frankfurt in this game.Köln have now scored seven goals from headers this term; last season they managed just two.
Köln: Horn – Maroh, Mavraj, Heintz – Risse, Gerhardt, Hector (c), Mladenovic (Vogt 77') – Zoller (Lehmann 13'), Modeste, Bittencourt (Sörensen 83')
Frankfurt: Hradecky – Regäsel, Russ, Abraham, Oczipka – Hasebe (Seferovic 60'), Stendera – Aigner, Fabian (Ben-Hatira 73'), Huszti – Meier (c)


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Anu And Enlil (Gods Of The Sumerian Civilization)
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Anu And Enlil (Gods Of The Sumerian Civilization)
The Sumerian religion had many god like for example Anu. Anu was a sky god or god from the heaven/lord of constellation from the Sumerian civilization. He is one of the oldest god of this civilization. Another god was Enlil, god of the wind. The myth of Enlil and Ninlil says that when he was young he got vanished from Ekur for seducing a goddess named Ninlil. Ninlil followed him to the underground and they had a baby, god of the moon (Sin). After fathering three more babies he was allowed to go back to Ekur. He was known as the inventor of a Mattock.
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Great post David! Very interesting topic! Did you know that Nammu is another Sumerian goddess? Another goddess was Ki, the goddess of the Earth. The Sumerian's were Polytheistic, they believed in many gods, so there were many other gods. I think this was a very good topic to write about!
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Unabashedly plunging necklines and legs for days are creative director Anthony Vaccarello's trademarks, and yet the Italian-Belgian's razor-sharp tailoring this fall at Saint Laurent is once again slyly reinventing the bombshell reveal, one abbreviated dress at a time.
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