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Once upon a time, only young women cared about beauty. Today though, women – and men – of all ages are realizing the value of advice in this area. Looking attractive involves many things and not just your genetics. Use the tips below to give your beauty the boost it needs.
Buy a quality eyelash curler. When you curl your eyelashes, they will look fabulous. Doing this will make your eyes look brighter and much bigger. It is also possible to buy heated eyelash curlers that are said to provide a long-lasting curl.
According to scientific studies, quite a few people find beauty in symmetry. If you wish to look your best, symmetry is something to focus on. Whether you are applying makeup, doing your hair or trimming a mustache, be sure that both sides look very similar.
For beautiful nails, put top coat on top of your nail polish every time. Topcoat will not only keep your nails looking shiny, it will extend the length of time between polishing. Avoid substituting clear nail polish for topcoat as it is not the same product, and will not provide the same benefit.
Get your sleep to keep yourself looking beautiful. Do not underestimate the power of scarce sleep to age your face, and your body. You need from six to eight hours of sleep a night to rejuvenate your body, skin, and brain. All are important elements in your overall personal health.
You should set aside some space in your fridge for beauty products. In summertime, this can be extra helpful. Oils, lotions and toners that are refrigerated can be applied even in the worst heat. You will love the cool feeling on your skin.
Remember that drinking plenty of pure water is one of the best ways to stay beautiful. It cleanses your system and helps keep your skin moisturized, your eyes bright, and your joints well padded and flexible. Pure water can be considered a "fountain of youth". Enjoying plenty of it will keep you beautiful throughout your life.
You should get rid of your expensive cleaners, and keep some soap, toner and gel as moisturizer. You'll see wonderful results with these natural products. When aloe does not provide enough moisture, incorporate vitamin E oil in small amounts. Add some tea tree oil if you want a toner that is medicated.
Add shimmer eye shadow to your beauty regiment. The glittery eyeshadow makes eyes look bigger and brighter. Make sure to choose shades that match your skin tone. Do not fear using different application techniques and colors in your routine.
Separate products for softening, protecting, and coloring are no longer necessary! Try using a tinted moisturizer instead of a typical foundation. You can save yourself a lot of time and money buying a lightly tinted moisturizer with a sunscreen to replace the heavier old-fashioned foundations and creams.
Try to do your beauty routine on a schedule. You can break up your regime into 10 minutes blocks, and do one each day. If you attempt to spend hours in the morning on your beauty regime, it will feel difficult and overwhelming.
It's paramount to remember the old saying about beauty being in the eyes of just one beholder. If you are healthy, take care of your body, and are confident, you have beauty right now. If you work hard, do not listen to the naysayers, feel good about yourself!
Enhance your eyes by doing work on your eyelashes. Many women just apply mascara and go on their way. If you take the additional second to curl your eyelashes prior to applying the mascara, you will accentuate the eyes better than you would if you just apply the mascara.
To cut down on facial puffiness, put an ice cube in your mouth and hold it against the roof; that will cut down on your puffy face. Also, splash your face with cold water, this will further aid in a reduction of the puffiness.
A lot of women get stuck in a beauty regimen because that's what they are used to. That is fine, if you are content with your appearance. That said, if you are trying to find a job or simply want to re-evaluate your look, then it's time to ask a friend or hire a beauty consultant to give you some unbiased advice.
The mouth is the ultimate attention getter. If you wear lipstick, know that the color you wear can work for or against you. Choose a color that compliments your skin and that is "in" for the season and you will look amazing. If you want to help your lipstick last longer, apply powder over the first coat and then reapply. If you don't wear lipstick, make sure your lips are well hydrated and you regularly use chapstick. Chapped cracked lips will detract from your appearance.
Use the ignition part of a matchbook or box if you don't have a nail file. If you find yourself in need of a nail file, but can't seem to find one, you can use the rough part you use to light matches on a match book as a nail file.
If you enjoy the effects of facial masks but don't have the money or time for a spa day, then try making one at home. It can be as simple as cracking an egg. First you separate the whites from the yolk; you then use the egg whites for the mask. Apply the mask to your face, leave it in place for a period of five minutes, then wash it off completely. The egg whites' protein will moisturize your skin again.
Be careful not to apply too much mascara to your eyes. Adding too much mascara can take away from the natural color of your eyes. Plus, too much mascara can make your eyelashes clumpy. Buy a mascara that is lighter in color if you have light colored eyes and dark mascara for darker eyes.
Being beautiful is not just being lucky. With some work, you can greatly enhance your appearance. This can greatly improve your appearance, if you follow the right advice. Hopefully, the tips presented here can help maximize the results of time and effort spent on beauty.


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You might not have heard of Los Angeles local Leandre Sanders, but maybe you've stumbled across his Instagram and seen him skating, inexplicably, in two stances. No bullshit, he rips street regular, then rips bowls goofy. It makes absolutely no sense. I randomly met Leandre in Australia last year and occasionally his name and remarkable abilities will pop up in conversation with people who know him. We figured it was time for an interview.—Blair Alley
Where'd you grow up?
I grew up in Hawthorne, with Theotis [Beasley] and Little Louie [Lopez] and Antwuan [Dixon]. Then I moved to Venice Beach with my friend Hayden, then I started skating here in Venice everyday. Then I moved to Australia when I was 17, for like two years.
What did you move down there for?
Well it's my ex-girlfriend. I met an Aussie, and we went out there together and I stayed out there for like three months, then I went back for two years. Just traveling around working and skating. Just exploring.
So what stance are you? What do you say when people ask?
I say regular because I am regular. When I started skating at The Dirty, that's Hawthorne Skatepark, I was always skating regular. I started skating street first before transition. When I moved to Venice, it was weird, I couldn't skate the snake run. I couldn't pump regular, so I just dropped in goofy. Out of nowhere I just ollied like normal. Ever since that day I haven't jumped on a board regular to skate a snake run or any bowl.
It's weird, when I skate goofy on street, some tricks feel switch. Like tre flips, I can only do switch tre flips, I can't do regular.
So after you started skating tranny goofy, how long was it until you felt like you were comfortably skating both ways?
Once I found out I could skate transition goofy, I haven't jumped on my board regular. It's been three or four years that I've been skating goofy, since the Venice skatepark's been open.
Do you ever skate street goofy, and do you ever skate tranny regular?
I can do frontside flip lipslides, noseblunts, and nosegrinds regular, but I can't do kickflips goofy or noseblunts goofy, so I kind of mix it up. On transition, when I skate regular, it feels switch. It's weird.
Do you know any other skaters that are as fully ambidextrous as you?
I haven't met any skater that skates the way I do. But when I was in Tampa last year, some kid came up to me saying his friend skates the same way. I was like, yeah? I wanna meet that kid. I wanna see how he feels about it.
Have you ever talked to Rodney Mullen about it?
I actually have. When I was in Australia, he was there with Globe, and he was like, "That's kinda crazy, that's always my dream to skate like that." He was tripping out. I was showing him all this footage and he was like, "Dude, we have to talk."
I think he's been working for years to have no stance.
Yeah, is he getting his hips removed or something like that?
I don't know exactly what. Did you ever have a longer talk with him after that?
We talked for like 30 minutes. It was at night, I was skating at St. Kilda skatepark. He was doing some pop shove-its on flat, and I was like, who is that skater? He looks familiar, by his style. I was like, "Yo Rodney!" He was like, "Yo!"
I went down there and had a little chat with him. He was stoked to meet me because I guess he had wanted to get out with me, with Jesse Martinez, a long time ago when I first moved to Venice.
Who are you getting stuff from?
I get hooked up from Deathwish, Shake Junt, éS and OJ Wheels.
Do you have video parts online? Or are you filming for anything?
No, I'm trying to film a part at the moment, I don't have anything online. Just Instagram stuff.


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Special, turkey-flavored Thanksgiving Edition!
Just in time for Thanksgiving break ... or bemoaning that corporate America doesn't provide a full Thanksgiving break and you've got to burn 3 whole PTO days ... we, the people of Flixist, return from hiatus to bring you the 10th, seasonally-flavored, entry in Your Bad Movie Night Guide: ThanksKilling.
Before we get started, please, for the love of stuffing, don't make the mistake of viewing ThanksKilling 3. The 2012 crowdfunded sequel is in no means funny, and is not the film we're going to discuss here. It may have had a budget 32 times the size of the original (literally), but it is also exactly 32 times less funny.
The original ThanksKilling is the tale of five college kids who are terrorized)?) by a killer turkey that spouts glib one-liners whilst dealing death by any number of means. If undead poultry gets your goose or your gander, or if you prefer your bad movies to be thematically appropriate, then this is without a doubt the movie for this week.
Recommended uses include viewing for pre-gaming on Blackout Wednesday, or to bring your warring family back together post-Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Jordan Downey
Release Date: December 8, 2008
Rated: NR
Bad Movie Grade: B+
Where to Watch: Amazon
As with most entries in the series, I try not to spoil the experience prior to viewing. By providing a smattering of tidbits I hopefully provide enough here to entice you to view the movie yourself. But be warned, this movie opens on a set of boobs that prove to belong to an inexplicably topless pilgrim in the year 1621 "moments after the very first Thanksgiving." This is likely as fair a litmus test as you'll find to decide whether or not to watch.
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Registration Now Open for "40 Winks with the Sphinx" Sleepovers
Registration Now Open for "40 Winks with the Sphinx" Sleepovers
Unforgettable Overnight Programs Return Fall 2014
It's a REAL night at the Museum! The Penn Museum's popular "40 Winks for the Sphinx" sleepover program returns this fall, inviting kids 6-12 and their chaperones on an overnight "expedition" through cultures of the world in our international galleries. This unique experience, delighting visitors since 2009, was recently cited as one of the "can't-miss museum sleepovers in the country" by Minitime Family Travel.
Young explorers spend the evening enjoying their choice of games, crafts, and other activities offered throughout the Museum—such as workshops on Egyptian hieroglyphs or Roman mosaics, colorful Origami folding lessons, basic Yoga classes, and more (specific activities vary from month to month). A scavenger hunt and a flashlight tour through the galleries reveal fun, mysterious facts about the Museum's collection. Then, guests tuck in and spend the night under the watch of an ancient 15-ton Sphinx in our Egypt Gallery!
Registration is now OPEN for this unforgettable overnight experience, with nine dates open for registration from November through June 2015. Registration is $50 per guest ($40 for Penn Museum members), which also includes light breakfast, a souvenir patch, and free admission to explore the Museum the following day.
Guests should register early, as these programs sell out quickly! Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Penn Museum like you've never seen it before. Visit the website for dates and more details.
The Penn Museum (the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology) is dedicated to the study and understanding of human history and diversity. Founded in 1887, the Museum has sent more than 300 archaeological and anthropological expeditions to all the inhabited continents of the world. With an active exhibition schedule and educational programming for children and adults, the Museum offers the public an opportunity to share in the ongoing discovery of humankind's collective heritage. Learn more at www.penn.museum.


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As the last of the tents were being put up on the night of November 24, 2016, a light breeze blew through the GTC Elementary field. It was as if the field itself waited for the sunrise to signal the beginning of the 4th Annual Diocesan Youth Camp.
Youth Camp Day 1 began with a sunny morning as the 350 participants from all eleven groups began making their way north. Decorations for the tent were being hung as early as 7AM including Christmas lights, banners, palm leaves, and tinsel. At about 9AM, the participants lined up for the Pilgrim Walk to San Roque Church to celebrate the Welcoming Mass. The groups held their banners high and cheered throughout the walk. As everyone started filing inside the small parish, the volunteers (maybe even some of the participants) breathed a huge sigh of relief when everyone was able to fit! After the Mass presided by Fr. Allan Cabatian, OAR, the campers proceeded to walk back to GTC Elementary.
Day 1 was filled with many memorable events including the Parish Stomp Exhibition where every group had to create a stomp in twenty minutes that incorporated the theme, "Blessed are the merciful for they shall be shown mercy." Everyone had a fun, unique twist to their stomp! Also, the first talk by Fr. Phillip Rollon, OAR was given at the cafeteria and was followed up with small and big group sharings. However, it is safe to say that the Youth Night became the highlight of the first day. Every group performed their version of "Song of Mercy" while the audience watched from their blankets on the field under a starry sky. There were instruments, dancing, and really creative presentations that rocked the night! Later, there was the "Lucernarium", Adoration & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and all the participants were invited to confess. After confession, everyone was ready for lights out.
Day 2 began at 4AM for the San Roque tent as they carried the andas of Mama Mary and started to wake everyone else up. The sky turned from dark blue to a beautiful pink as volunteers from every parish helped create the Living Rosary. Balloons filled with helium were tied together to create a rosary that was lifted into the sky led by Fr. Neil Bullos, OAR. Some of the campers even got to record it as it floated away. There were two more talks, one with Mr. Vic Abueme who discussed the Works of Mercy. This was followed by a sharing from youth speakers Marcel, Millania, Molena and Tash, who gave powerful testimonies about the experiences of God's mercy in their lives. There was also a video showing of the 2016 World Youth Day in Poland. After the talks was a chance for the campers to plan future events with their groups. Ms. Olive Aninon explained that the plans were to create strong youth ministries in their groups. Then, to close the whole camp was a Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Bishop Ryan Jimenez. The plans made by every group were offered in the Mass as well. Awards were given out, and the announcement everyone was waiting for was made by the Bishop himself. San Antonio and El Shaddai were given the responsibility of hosting next year's camp. As Bishop explained, "This year it was in the north, so next year it will be in the south." San Roque youth turned-over the Diocesan Youth Camp symbol illustrated by Fr. Neil Bullos to San Antonio/El Shaddai youth.
It was two days to bring the youth together to celebrate God's loving mercy, and push the youth to become more active in their Catholic faith. This two-day event could not have been possible without all the hardworking volunteers from the host parish, San Roque and all the youth volunteers from the other parishes. In particular, thank you to the three OAR priests: Fr. Allan, Fr. Phillip, and Fr. Neil who supported the youth in all the planning and execution of the activities. Also, to all the clergy who helped with confession and concelebrated in the closing Mass, thank you so much for your time and presence. Thank you to Sr. Emma Lusterio and Mr. Vir Abueme of the Diocesan Youth Commission for their tireless support as well.
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Health & Medicine
Mother turns tragedy into purpose
At the darkest point in her life, Roschelle Ogbuji found a way to bring light into the lives of two other families — families she doesn't know; families she might never know.
What she does know for sure is that it was the right thing to do.
Her spiritual journey is such a compelling one that doctors, nurses and other staff at Akron Children's Hospital, its burn unit in particular, flocked to a reception for the woman and the mother they came to know four years ago.
They were curious and hard-pressed to believe that this woman who lost so much — the night of Dec. 1, 2007 — was still standing.
An electrical fire killed her three daughters and destroyed her home in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Imose, 6, and Chika, 2, died in the fire. Fourteen-month-old Anya, who was transported to the hospital's burn unit, lingered three days on life support.
The family's pain was palpable.
Even so and much to the surprise of the hospital's staff, Roschelle Ogbuji had come back to thank them for caring for Anya in such a tender way.
Her presence and her message were powerful.
Not out of her own strength or courage had she returned, Ogbuji insisted, but rather as part of "Anya's Purpose."
In fact, most everything that has happened in her life these past four years has been as a result of Anya's Purpose, she said.
As much as Ogbuji and her husband, Chimezie, a biomedical informatics researcher at Case Western Reserve University, had hoped, Anya's purpose was not to live but to live on.
So they made the decision to donate her organs, including her heart and lungs.
Because of that gift, two other children are alive today. Anya's heart was given to an 18-month-old boy, and her liver, pancreas and small intestine were given to another child.
By donating her daughter's organs, this mother has found purpose, too.
Waiting for transplants
Part of that purpose is advocating on behalf of Donate Life America and Lifebanc of Northeast Ohio, encouraging Americans to become organ donors.
"Another family needed what Anya had so they could experience the joy we had," was how Ogbuji, 37, explained it. "Anya was born to bring life to our family, and when she died, she brought life to another.
"Even though the circumstance was tragic, losing three children in one night, the saving grace was the gift of donation. Literally, beauty, life and hope came from ashes of our burned house," she said. "What I know for sure from this experience is that Anya was called by God with a purpose to give life to others, and my calling from God was to deliver the message of donate life."
Currently in the United States, more than 112,000 people are awaiting life-saving organ transplants. Thousands more need corneas and tissue to prevent or cure blindness, heal burns or save limbs.
Because of the Ogbujis' decision — made in the midst of unspeakable pain — and the work Roschelle Ogbuji is doing on behalf of organ donation, Anya was honored Jan. 2 at the 123rd Rose Parade on the Donate Life Float, which had as its theme "One More Day."
Anya's portrait on float
Anya was one of 72 faces of organ donors or transplant recipients depicted in floragraph portraits, made of organic floral materials including cinnamon, coffee and sugar.
"The floragraph portraits featured on huge floral timepieces remind us of the preciousness of time we have to spend with our loved ones," said Andrea Stricker, Ogbuji's friend and partner in a public relations venture.
Ogbuji and Stricker, who are African-American, made a special appeal for minorities to embrace the urgent message of organ donation.
"Everyone," Ogbuji said, "has a calling. Our real job in life is to figure out what that is and do it.
"I had a choice to live or to die on the inside. I chose life! Anya's life tells a story that brings about change. In every way and every day, I show people exactly how I am healing. I share our story and acknowledge that Anya's dying was not in vain.
"No life is too short to impact change."
Since the deaths of her three daughters, Ogbuji has given birth to two other daughters, ages 2 and 1.
Just before the tragedy, the Ogbujis — both college graduates — were living what they envisioned as the American dream. They were gainfully employed, and they had a house in the suburbs and a beautiful family.
To help them heal, the community — local companies and individual donors — came together to build them a new home. Stricker submitted the Ogbujis' story to Nate Berkus, a design expert with a TV show of the same name, who surprised the family by designing their living room in eight hours while Roschelle Ogbuji slept. Ogbuji, who says her life is one in progress, acknowledged that people deal with grief in various ways.
"Some (people) turn to vices," she said. "For me it was cupcakes. I ate my feelings for a while. I ate the grief instead of processing the feelings. I was up to 370 pounds." Today, Ogbuji is managing her weight and finding laughter in life again.
And she's refusing to allow cupcakes to trip her up.
"It's a thing called grace — God's grace," she said.
And, of course, Anya's Purpose.


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York Writers has members with a wide range of interests and experience as writers. Some of our members have been extensively published; some just write for pleasure, or are only just beginning to submit for publication. Our range of enthusiasms encompasses novel-length and short fiction in a variety of genres, poetry, scriptwriting, children's writing, journalism and non-fiction.
Several of our members also run their own websites or blogs to promote their writing. Here are some short biographies and web links so you can find out more.
Vicki is currently studying Creative Writing and English Language at York St John University. As well as writing poetry, short stories and music articles, she is also planning a non-fiction book with a cheeky twist, so watch this space! Her work has appeared in Indigo Rising US, Soundsphere, Pastiche, Turbulence Magazine and the Scottish Metro. She currently works with Stairwell Books, a small (but growing!) publishing press based in York and co-edits the poetry submissions for Indigo Rising UK. When Vicki isn't writing she is busy running, reading and playing with her two young children.
Read Vicki's blog here.
David Dale was born in York and has lived and worked in Germany, Sardinia, the USA, China, Taiwan and Japan. His published works include a novel entitled "A Tale of St Thomas" (available from Amazon.co.uk in both paperback and e-book form), poetry, and short stories about China. He also illustrates children's books. Since his return to Clifton, York, he had dedicated his time to creating characters for children's books.
David has featured on Chinese TV; you can view his exploits on a game show from Hebei Television here.
Watch David in action teaching English to Chinese students here.
Read David's interview and tips for writers on BBC North Yorkshire.
Read David's illustrated poem "This Is Our World".
NiN.E.David is the pen name of York author Nick David. Nick tried his hand at writing at the age of 21 but like so many things in life, it did not work out first time round. Now older – and hopefully wiser – he's taken it up again and has been successful in having a series of short novellas produced both in print and online.
ck is a member of the York Writers committee and runs our recently established Novelists' Support Group for members who write longer fiction. As N.E. David, he has published three novellas, Carol's Christmas, Feria and A Day At The Races all of which have been published by Stairwell Books. He is currently working on a debut novel, Birds Of The Nile, which he hopes to have available for publication soon.
Nick has recently taken the plunge into e-publishing. His novellas Feria and Carol's Christmas are now available to download for Kindle at a very reasonable £1.99.
Visit Nick's website and blog, http://www.nedavid.com/.
Read Nick's short story, Swan Lake, here (scroll down to the entry dated 2nd July 2012).
Sarah Dixon is a prolific writer of short stories, usually Science Fiction or Fantasy but always with a hint of wonder. After spending her life wanting to write, but never reaching her own lofty standards she read the advice 'Finish first, edit later' and finally made it to the end of a chapter. She hasn't stopped since.
A wife and mother of two, it was the desire to write stories that challenged the lure of video games that led her to write her first children's novel. Alfie Slider vs the Shape Shifter is an action adventure for 9-12-year-olds published by Silverwood Books.
When not writing, Sarah enjoys working with schools to engage children with creative writing including delivering her workshop about social commentary in Sci-Fi titled 'How Aliens Changed the World.' You can find out more about Sarah at her website: www.sarahdixonwriter.com
Andy is a former research scientist who now combines freelance writing with part-time study and a day job as a charity administrator. His CV of published work includes over 50 poems, numerous short stories (under the name A.J. Humphrey) and several pieces of scientific writing. He has won prizes in a number of poetry and short story competitions including the NAWG, Envoi, Sentinel Literary Quarterly, Northampton Literature Group, Speakeasy and Kent & Sussex Poetry Society Open Poetry Competitions. He loves sunsets, music, fairy tales, single malt whisky and ornithology, and has a bit of an obsession with Dragons.
His first poetry collection, A Long Way to Fall, was published by Lapwing Press in 2013.
Visit Andy's website to read samples of his poetry and short stories.
Andy is also available to run writing workshops, judge competitions or give performances of his work; booking details can be found on his website.
Further samples of Andy's poetry can be viewed on the performance poetry site Write Out Loud.
Andy runs The Poet's Soapbox, an opinion blog on issues in contemporary poetry, which has been quoted several times in the literary press.
Helen is a professional storyteller and an accomplished poet. She is a co-host of Speakers' Corner and was one of the leaders of the Festival of York Storytelling in 2012.
Visit Helen's website here.
Clint is a widely published writer of contemporary and speculative short stories, and a former Chair of York Writers. He has self-published a short story collection, Calico Blue and other stories, which can be ordered from Lulu or downloaded for Kindle.
Clint's website contains more information about his writing and further links to publications featuring his stories. He also writes poetry.
Read Clint's story "The Loves of Ariel" here.
Read Clint's story "The Book of Love" here.
Read Clint's story "The Night Depository" here.
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2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI description – value, specs & release date
according to Yet the Volkswagen Polo GTI remembers comparably inconspicuous, having never made the influence of its better-selling bigger sibling.
The Polo GTI has grown, also, providing passengers by further space inside & an got better luggage storage capacity.
2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI on the roadThe latest Polo GTI is instantly recognisable as only which, thanks in portion to the vehicle looking such as a miniature Golf GTI.
The Polo GTI advanced 3 drive modes which adjust the method it reacts to your inputs & are selectable via the infotainment Monitor.
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Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 Release Date, Specs, value break news: Rally vehicle by 272 HP uncovered
Volkswagen A promotional image for the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5.
Volkswagen unveiled the Polo GTI R5 — a Fresh rally vehicle designed for race enthusiasts — during a special driving presentation at Mallorca, Spain on Dec. four.
The Polo GTI R5 is based on the Fresh Polo GTI hot hatchback; But, the previous has been optimized to deliver a higher standard of performance.
The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 is scheduled for homologation following summer.
The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 is indeed obtainable to order in Germany by a starting value of €23,875 (about $28,200).
Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 uncovered by 268bhp
As it stated in Volkswagen Motorsports has uncovered the all-Fresh Polo GTI R5 at a special event in Mallorca, Spain.
Weighing only one,320 kilograms, the rally GTI accelerates from zero to 100kmph in only four.one seconds.
The Polo GTI R5 is going to be purveyed to private teams competing in the WRC2 category.
You have the Skoda Fabia R5, the Citroen DS3 R5, the Ford Fiesta R5 & the upcoming Proton & Toyota competitors in the fray indeed.
The Polo GTI R5 is going to too be purveyed to other customers outside the World Rally Championship for customers who would need to included in the International Touring vehicle championship, European Rally vehicle Championship & other events.
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Location: County Hall building, Waterloo, London, UK.
Pinball News is not given to hyperbole. The reviews you'll find on this website are considered and avoid the hype and over-exuberance you may see elsewhere.
Well, just for once, let's throw all that out of the window and celebrate the spectacle that is London.
Why? Because the site we're looking at here is in the midst of some of Britain's greatest tourist attractions and you can't avoid seeing them if you're going to the Namco Station on the south bank of the Thames.
If you take any of the conventional routes to the Namco Station you will walk around a corner and find yourself staring in awe at the London Eye.
To the left of the Eye is the County Hall building, the former seat of power for London's council, but now housing a variety of attractions such as the Saatchi Gallery, the London Aquarium, several eateries and bars and the Namco Station.
But turn around and enjoy this view:
But back across the river and through the doors of the County Hall building, past the McDonalds on the right and we're into the Namco Station; a large arcade featuring examples of just about every kind of amusement game. Despite its size, there is only one pinball game, and to find that you have to descend to the basement into the sports bar which I think has a lower age limit of 18.
The high scores weren't living up to their name with the Grand Champion only 60M points but, with these easy settings and the UK All Skill posts enabled, it was an easy task to rectify the situation.
There were no
credits for getting any of the high scores, but with games costing the
usual 50p and the replay level set to a base of 6M points, it was easy
to keep playing for very little money.
The bar itself as a very limited range of drinks available and is really aimed at the 18-30 market with lots of fizzy lager and alchopops but little else, but then that is probably the target audience of the Namco Station itself, and judging by the clientele on this evening they're hitting the mark.
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An aggrieved woman who sent a "death threat" to the leader of Glasgow City Council has been convicted of a stalking campaign.
Amanda McCutcheon, 46, targeted Susan Aitken over a three-month period between January and March this year.
The mother-of-two sent Ms Aitken a letter with the phrases "I was wondering if you have a death wish" and "you know the old saying Susan, you can run, but you cannot hide".
McCutcheon turned up at council headquarters at the City Chambers and "demanded" to speak to Ms Aitken before shouting and swearing at staff. She posted comments on social media describing Ms Aitken as "psycho Susan" and told a social care worker and police she was going to attack the leader of the council.
Sheriff Lindsay Wood yesterday found McCutcheon, from Dennistoun, guilty of stalking Ms Aitken.
He said: "You succeeded in causing fear and alarm to Ms Aitken. You are responsible for causing her distress."
Ms Aitken told the court that on 30 January she was shown a letter by a member of her staff. She said: "I was quite disturbed, I was taken aback. It wasn't like any letter that I received before."
The letter included the phrases "I was wondering if you have a death wish" and "I hold you completely responsible for my intolerable situation".
The letter, from McCutcheon, referenced problems she had with the house she lived in and not being given any suitable alternatives.
Ms Aitken said her and her staff did not see any other way of interpreting it except as a death threat. She said "it was definitely an implicit threat".
The council leader told the court of hearing of a second incident in February. She said she "witnessed the impact of it on people" when she returned to the City Chambers building at George Square.
Asked what was running through her mind at that point, Ms Aitken said it "became clear it wasn't a one-off".
McCutcheon had been at the City Chambers to speak to Ms Aitken and shouted and swore at the staff who dealt with her.
Ms Aitken told of a third incident in February when she was on her way back to Glasgow on the train. She said she was texted by a member of her staff, who asked what time her train was due to arrive and was told "don't go anywhere on your own".
The court heard Ms Aitken had not travelled on pubic transport since, only by tax or a council car, and has had colleagues attend her councillor surgeries with her.


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We proudly recognize our 2015 Honorees
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The Honorable E. Anthony Wayne ('72)
United States Ambassador to Mexico
I-House Alumni Couple of the Year
Gikas Hardouvelis, Ph. D. (IH 1978-80)
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Ambassador Earl "Tony" Anthony Wayne was confirmed U.S. ambassador to Mexico by the United States Senate on August 2, 2011. A career diplomat since 1975, Ambassador Wayne leads the Mission in Mexico, one of the largest in the world, which includes 29 U.S. government agencies and over 2,700 employees.
Ambassador Wayne's life-long commitment to service personifies the principles of International House. As ambassador to Mexico, he manages U.S. justice and anti-crime programs, and facilitates cooperation amongst the Government of Mexico, U.S. and Mexican business communities and academic institutions. His tireless efforts have served both Mexican and U.S. markets through initiatives such as the "Bilateral Forum on Education, Research and Innovation."
He received the 2010 Cordell Hull Award for Economic Achievement for his work in Afghanistan, where he served as Deputy Ambassador (May, 2010 – June, 2011) and Coordinating Director for Development and Economic Affairs (June, 2009 – May, 2010). During these roles, he managed relations with ISAF military forces, as well as oversaw the allocation of $4 billion in U.S. government non-military assistance. In 2008, he was awarded the Paul Wellstone Anti-Slavery Ambassador of the Year Award for his work against trafficking in persons in Argentina. He has also received the Department of State's Distinguished Honor Award, a Presidential Distinguished Service award, and two Presidential Meritorious Service Awards. The U.S. Senate confirmed Ambassador Wayne to the highest rank of "Career Ambassador" in 2010.
He has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, Master's Degrees in Political Science from Princeton University and Stanford University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley ('72).
In recognition of his dedication to raising the quality of life for all people and serving communities around the world, International House proudly recognizes Ambassador Wayne as the 2015 International House Global Ambassador of Peace and Public Service.
Gikas Hardouvelis Ph.D. (IH 1978-80)
Susan Bezjian Hardouvelis, MBA (IH 1977-81)
Currently the Professor of Finance & Economics in the Department of Banking & Financial Management of the University of Piraeus, Gikas is most notable for serving as Finance Minister of Greece from June, 2014 – January, 2015. His extensive central banking experience includes previous roles as Chief Economic Advisor to two Prime Ministers (2011 – 12, 2000-04), Chief Economist at the National Bank of Greece, where he restructured the Economic Analysis Division, created the Risk Management Division, the Assets-Liabilities Management Department, and the Investors Relations Department (1996 – 2000), and Alternate to the Governor at the European Monetary Institute during creation of the Eurosystem (1994 – 1995).
Susan now serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Gaea Products SA, a producer and exporter of Mediterranean food products. Previously, she worked with Toyota Hellas and Inchcape over a period of 18 years, first as an adviser to the Board of Toyota Hellas, then as a member of the Board of Toyota Hellas, until eventually becoming the Director of four Inchcape finance and insurance subsidiaries. During her time in the US, Susan worked as Vice President in Corporate Banking at Chase/Chemical Bank, New Jersey and as an investment banker at both Chemical Bank and Goldman Sachs.
He holds a Ph.D. degree in Economics from U. C. Berkeley, and M.Sc. & B.A. degrees in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. She holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley and an MBA in Finance from Columbia University.
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"You're a Trailblazer" my boss said to me this afternoon.
"Great" I thought, another name for someone who has to face the unknown every step of the way. Yep, I understand that uncertainty is the name of life, but goodness, it can be really hard to process.
Tonight, a news line is thrust in my face about a lesbian couple; raped, murdered and burned. The media writes for shock, and that newsline certainly hit home. I think most folks are social, or at least not motivated enough to kill, but it only takes one man and one choice to eliminate or maim a Nation. And here we are.
I do not let crying or depression stop me from standing up or speaking out. I acknowledge my heart, too, and my heart is anxious. I am tired of being outraged. I celebrate that I am not passive in my resistance to the greed, consumption
I am grateful that I meet the right folks at the right time to level up in my attempts to live in a more mutually beneficial relationship with the earth and most of her inhabitants.


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5. Take the train to Liverpool
So whilst my weekday posts shall continue as normal, weekend posts will now be focussed on One Year, One City. I'm endeavouring to see and do as much as I can whilst living in Manchester and I thought I'd start things off by talking about leaving the charms of city for a daytrip to explore another part of the North West: Liverpool.
In my interview for my new internship, the conversation somehow turned to the fact that I'd never been to Liverpool. I think I was going off on a tangent about feeling more internationally flexible than I am about living around the UK and before I knew it I was blabbering away about my failure to catch a 44 minute long train journey out of Manchester. With one free Friday before I start my new role, I thought there was no finer time to hop on the train and see what Liverpool had to offer.
On arrival in Liverpool we (I'd hyped up my daytrip enough for Natalie, Lauren and Tom to join me) headed straight to St George's Hall, largely because it was the first thing we saw. We briefly wandered around the building, contemplated if they were setting up a Bring & Buy sale and then ventured further into the city. I immediately liked the simplicity of the town planning – it was so easy to navigate my way around! After a quick stop to laugh at novelty knitwear in Pop Boutique we made our way down to Albert Docks where we began a day of museum visiting. First up was the Maritime Museum where I indulged my penchant for interactive exhibits in 'Seized: The Borders and Customs uncovered'. I spotted shifty looking cartoon characters and scanned fake parcels for drugs. I still maintain that if this marketing career doesn't turn out so well I would love a job in customs. I've watched so many episodes of Border Patrol/Nothing to Declare/UK Border Force that I feel I'm more than qualified (Yes, I'm very aware they do require extensive training, but the shows are all great recruitment ads).
We then headed upstairs to the National Slavery Museum and then popped back into the city centre for lunch. Not wanting to stray too far from my Manchester comforts, I had a Taco Sampler at Barburitto. (Side note: I hope the Taco Sampler becomes permanent – it saves me so much decision making)
Then it was back to the docks for a visit to the Tate Liverpool where I took the above photo. We sought shelter from the grey sky and immersed ourselves in rooms full of contemporary art. The free exhibitions alone make for a great cultural experience and I'd definitely recommend a visit.
After the Tate we were a bit cultured-out but still did a quick trip around the Museum of Liverpool, although Natalie and I did find ourselves spending most of our time in the kids fairy-lit teepee.
Hot chocolates in the cafe downstairs weren't quite enough to fully reenergise us and so we called an end to the holiday and went back to Liverpool Lime Street.
I wrote postcards on the train home.
No really, that's not even a joke. I hope my grandparents don't read this blog as it renders their delightful postcard pointless.
Am I glad I made use of a free day to explore more of the North West? Definitely.
But there's still so much more to see…
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Highly anticipated shooter Titanfall will have a maximum 12 player limit for its multiplayer battles, according to a tweet from Respawn Entertainment's Vince Zampella.
Zampella confirmed the numbers in response to a fan's question on twitter, to a fairly mixed response. Several followers made clear their disappointment with the news.
According to Zampella the studio thoroughly tested and trialed multiplayer before deciding that 6 versus 6 was the correct amount of players.
With each player getting access to one of those huge mech suits, it's perhaps not totally surprising that Respawn have favoured a slightly smaller scale in terms of player numbers, although Zampella was quick to point out that there would also be plenty of AI opponents around to mix things up.
Titanfall is coming this March to PC and Xbox consoles. What do you make of the smaller player count?
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President not a separate power centre: Tony Tan
While the elected President can have influence, he "is not — and should not be — a separate power centre," believes presidential hopeful Dr Tony Tan.
What the President can and should do is address the concerns of Singaporeans and take them into account when exercising his or her powers, said Dr Tan.
"These concerns can also be raised formally or informally through appropriate channels. The choice of channels to pursue depends on the individual situation," he said.
Outlining his understanding of the President's role in a statement on Wednesday, he added the President must also have "a heart for all Singaporeans" and know how to reflect their concerns effectively in the context of national and international affairs.
"One can, of course, imagine very different roles for the President that would require a constitutional amendment. But the Presidential Election itself is the wrong forum for this," said Dr Tan.
"Candidates should run for the office that exists, not for the one they wish to have."
His comments come in the midst of an ongoing debate on the role of the highest office in Singapore, most recently stemming from Law Minister K Shanmugam's comments at an Institute of Policy Studies forum.
He said the President "can speak on issues only as authorised by the Cabinet; and he must follow the advice of the Cabinet in the discharge of his duties".
Dr Tan, who attended the IPS forum, said many have pressed him for his thoughts on the issue.
Other Presidential hopefuls have also raised their views. Both Tan Kin Lian and Dr Tan Cheng Bock agreed the President should work within the boundaries of the Constitution.
Tan Kian Lian disagreed, however, that the President could not speak without the Cabinet's approval. He urged the government to "adopt a more open approach towards the issues of the people" and engage the public on their concerns.
Dr Tan Cheng Bock took issue with Minister Shanmugam's comments that the influence a President depends on who the President is. Dr Tan Cheng Bock urged for mutual respect between the government and the President.
Judging from this report, Tony already declare that he will be the president without a mind of his own and will only happily do say what the PAP/Cabinet authorized him to say.
Then may I ask you why we need a $4M guys who do only what the PAP want him to do? We might as well do without the President and saved the $4M and used it to help the poor.
Tony also states that the President must have "a heart for all Singaporeans", yah I wonder when was the last time he took the public transport or eat at a hawker center (Last Sunday newspaper even quote he has his favourite prawn noodle bought for him).
He already shows us what his heart is like with his handshakes with the fishmonger.
So vote wisely my fellow Singaporean. We don't need a inert $4M man who has no sincerity, do only the what the Men In White does and got away with a white horse son.


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OK, just a couple of more comments about this day:
1. Finally caught up on last week's Survivor– glad to see Mookie go.
2. My phone got lost and then stolen. I think I lost it inside the playground tunnels at McDonalds. Nora and I were playing. Anyway, looked my account when I got home: two international calls to Mexico. Hmmmmm…… sounds stolen to me. Needless to say, I had my service cut off. So, as of this moment- no service, no phone. Brother.
3. I am listening to an incredible CD about seeing God through his creation. It's making me think about things I have never thought about before. I'll share a few in upcoming blogs.
4. I am behind on Amazing Race and 24– so I think I will forget about my phone and catch up on two of my fave shows!!


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I was really taken with, and blindsided by, Martin Scorsese's "Hugo," a supposed kids movie that winds up a cinephile's valentine. It really grows on you, which is not to say it isn't totally magical in the moment, too.
Read my review of "Hugo," now online at SouthPhillyReview.com. CLICK HERE.
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Through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a state-to-state method of sharing resources, Hotchkiss firefighters have been deployed to Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon and California this year.
Recently, four crew members from the Hotchkiss Fire District helped with firefighting efforts in northern California. Wyatt Wilson, Sam Carle and John Tujague manned a Type 3 engine; Doug Fritz, chief, was a strike team leader. The men were gone for nine days.
They first headed to Encino, near Los Angeles, where firefighting resources were being mobilized. Their crew became part of a team of five Type 3 brush trucks. Altogether, Fritz said, Colorado sent 22 trucks to the scene.
"Cal Fire pretty much invented the command system," Fritz said. "They are top notch, very professional."
In just a few hours, the Colorado trucks were deployed to a camp at Santa Rosa, where they relieved southern California firefighters, so they could get back home to provide coverage there.
Fritz said the Colorado crews worked the forest to the east of Geyserville, Calif. According to the Cal Fire website, the Pocket Fire started at about 3:30 a.m. Oct. 9 and destroyed 17,357 acres. On Oct. 30, it was reported 99 percent contained. "The destruction was unfathomable," Fritz said.
The Hotchkiss Fire District was previously deployed to Kansas and Oklahoma in March, and spent 18 days on the Miller Complex Fire on the California-Oregon border for 18 days.
Fritz finds it ironic that he hasn't fought a wildfire in his own district, but stresses that "our communities are not immune to this kind of fire."
In 2016, Fritz said the Hotchkiss crew was also deployed three times. "Maybe we're done for the year," he commented.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling, the real challenge for RealNetworks and Napster is staying relevant.
That appears to be the reaction on Wall Street Monday after the high court ruled in favor of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, potentially driving sales of digital music to the legitimate services that provide them.
Shares of RealNetworks RNWK, +0.00% and Napster NAPS, +0.00% rose in early trading in response to the ruling, bucking the overall downtrend across the Internet sector.
But by late morning, the two stocks were lower. RealNetworks fell nearly 1%, while Napster fell 2%.
That's because it's unclear whether RealNetworks and Napster can survive as the digital music landscape becomes increasingly competitive, with Yahoo YHOO Apple Computer AAPL, +0.33% and Microsoft's MSFT, +0.32% MSN's upcoming relaunch of its music store this September. Investors expect MSN to add a music subscription business to its revamped music store.
Both RealNetworks and Napster have said that Yahoo's lower-priced music subscription business has not affected their business. Chief executives of both RealNetworks and Napster added that they believe Yahoo's monthly subscription service for music will not be permanent.
As such, the two companies have no plans of cutting their prices. See related Net Stocks: RealNetworks, Napster sound off.
To be sure, the real challenge for all of the legitimate music services is getting consumers to buy more than they can steal.
Not surprisingly, the startups that are trying to legitimize music downloads are hopeful. "There's been a perception that music is free," said Srivats Sampath, president and chief executive of Mercora, a two-year-old startup that provides a music search service. "But when people are forced to go buy something, they'll go buy."
The message that the Supreme Court is giving is that "music is not free, [that] copyright holders have to be compensated," he added.
"At least people are now realize that getting free music is unlawful. ... It's the first step to understanding that music is a work of art, and we need to respect that."
Mercora pays royalties of 1/7th of a cent to organizations responsible for collecting royalties for music labels. The company pays that fee each time a consumer on its site listens to music.
EBay's Meg Whitman on Google
Last week, eBay EBAY, +0.47% held its eBay "Live" conference, an annual gathering that drew an audience of 11,000-plus attendees. At the conference, Chief Executive Meg Whitman spoke with MarketWatch about how the company is staying competitive with its ProStores launch and Shopping.com SHOP, +1.62% purchase. Whitman also talks about Google's GOOG, +1.01% planned payment service. Watch the interview.
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We will work to make sure that you make the most from being based in the Ellesmere Port area.
Latest News
30th January 2019 - Cheshire West & Chester Council is set to adopt a masterplan for Ellesmere Port's town centre ... read more
30th January 2019 - Ellesmere Port town centre Masterplan adoption. Cheshire West and Chester Council's Cabinet will be asked to adopt ... read more
22nd October 2018 - Have Your Say. Ellesmere Port Town Centre Masterplan launched today. Cheshire West & Chester Council and the ... read more
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New Mayor of Ellesmere Port is Councillor Brian Jones
22nd May 2014 – The new Mayor of Ellesmere Port is Councillor Brian Jones who took up his post on 21st May 2014 after his Mayor-making ceremony.
He has a great deal of experience in the role, having twice been Mayor of the former Ellesmere Port and Neston Council and has been a Councillor for 40 years.
A member for Whitby, he was born in Liverpool and after leaving school trained at a firm of electrical and mechanical engineers.
He qualified as an Engineer Officer for the Merchant Navy and then went on active service in Malaysia for the British Army, attached to the Ghurkhas. On his return he worked for Vauxhall Motors and then H H Robertsons for 28 years.
He is a founder member and past Chairman of the Cross Roads charity and was Mayor of Ellesmere Port and Neston in 1989/90 and 2004/5. For Ellesmere Port and Neston Council he was a past Chairman of the Licensing committee and Leisure Services committee.
Councillor Jones was also a County Councillor for eight years and was made an Honorary Alderman.
He is now a bank nurse for the NHS and covers five hospitals. He is married to Joan and has two grown- up sons and three grandsons.
Councillor Jones said: "I am really looking forward to becoming Mayor of our great town.
"My inauguration includes songs from Brookside Primary and Whitby High Schools – as they did when I was Mayor in 1989 and 2004.
"During my year in office I plan to visit as many schools as possible, especially at Christmas for the carol concerts.
"And of course as the Mayor of Ellesmere Port I will greatly enjoy attending a wide range of engagements and meeting a wide range of people as the civic figurehead for the town."
Councillor Jones' charities for the year are Parkinson's UK, Girl Guiding Ellesmere Port and the British Heart Foundation.
Deputy Mayor is Councillor Lynn Clare who was born and bred in the Ellesmere Port Town ward that she represents.
She has great experience in her new role because she was Mayoress herself in 2012/13 when Councillor Pat Merrick was Ellesmere Port Mayor.
Councillor Clare joined the Royal Navy at 17, married and served in the Far East until 1972.
She has five children and three grand children.
Councillor Clare worked for a local Mp for four years and in 1984 she began working as a volunteer for the charity Parents Against Drug Abuse, a telephone helpline for parents and families of drug or alcohol users.
Councillor Clare rose to the post of Chief Executive Officer and was awarded an MBE for her work in 2004.
After the charity ceased, Councillor Clare won an Ellesmere Port seat on the new Cheshire West and Chester Council and did not stand for re-election.
However in October 2011 she won the by-election for her present ward, following the death of well known Councillor Derek Bateman.
Councillor Clare said: "I am really looking forward to helping Councillor Jones as much as I can over the next 12 months and meeting as many people as possible."


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TDAA, UKC and NADAC equipment
Most people don't realize that agility equipment can be made easily and inexpensively at home, with basic hand tools. Power tools, of course, make it go a lot faster. The following equipment, made by a club member, can be ordered, but keep an eye on the calendar of events for periodical equipment building workshops. Since our club member compete in multiple venues, we will endeavor to build a variety of equipment.
Standard 12' practice Teeter, using a pvc base kit and a painted 2"X12" board. The board was sanded for a non-slip surface.
TheTDAA table is 34" square with a pvc riser. All the materails are readily available at a local home improvement store. The surface is sanded for a better grip.
The TDAA A-frame is a more massive undertaking made from 6'8 long by 30"wide plywood on a reinforced wooden frame. The ramps are slatted and sanded for a better grip, and the height is adjustable using the two chains underneath.


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WHAT?? The State of Nebraska is more progressive than China? So it would seem. Lawyers will now be able to accept fees and payments in bitcoin. That, in the opinion of the Nebraska ethics board, is truly a step forward since we all know attorneys really like cash. Oh there are a few (very few) rules on the acceptance but since it seems Nebraska (think Omaha) is a hub for fintech and bitcoin ATM's abound it is a natural step in the payment acceptance process. Go Nebraska. Note to lawyers; bill high, accept low.
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"Lawyers may accept payment in digital currencies such as bitcoin but must immediately convert the money into U.S. dollars, according to a Nebraska ethics advisory opinion.
The opinion, issued Sept. 11, is the first by a state ethics body to address the ethics of bitcoin payments, the Norfolk Daily News and Coin Desk report. Nebraska lawyer Matt McKeever says he requested the opinion.
Eastern Nebraska is a rapidly growing hub for payment processing and financial technology, McKeever told the Norfolk Daily News. Bitcoin ATMs are already in use in the area, and the currency is being used on a daily basis, he said. (Bitcoin ATMs accept dollars and convert the money to a digital wallet, the New Yorker explains.)
The ethics opinion by the Lawyer's Advisory Committee says a growing number of law firms in other jurisdictions accept payments in bitcoin, a currency with volatile prices. In 2013, for example, the price fluctuated from about $7 per bitcoin to $1,200 per bitcoin. Immediate conversion to dollars mitigates the risk of volatility and possible unconscionable overpayment for legal services, the ethics opinion says.
Lawyers who receive payment in digital currencies should take three steps, the opinion says. First, the lawyer should notify the client that the payment will be immediately converted to U.S. dollars. Second, the lawyer should make the conversion through a payment processor. Third the lawyer should credit the client's account at the time of payment.
The opinion also says that lawyers who accept virtual currency "must be careful to see that this property they accept as payment is not contraband, does not reveal client secrets, and is not used in a money-laundering or tax avoidance scheme; because convertible virtual currencies can be associated with such mischief…"
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Initial Consultation up to 55mins £50
Follow up treatments up to 45mins £45
Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment, which lays its main emphasis on improving the structural and functinal integrety of the body. Whilst back pain is the most common problem seen, osteopathy can help with a wide variety of problems including hip, knee and foot pain, neck problems, frozen shoulder, sciatica, sports injuries, headaches and whiplash. Osteopathy in Wanstead east London, is a good "starter" treatment. It is beneficial to have a few sessions, then try a massage therapy to maintain your improved health.
All our Osteopaths are AXA registered.
Osteopathy keeps your joints supple and your muscles stretched, flexible and strong. When you carry a lot of tension and stiffness in your body, unless you have a fresh injury, you often don't feel it until someone takes it away – like taking off a heavy rucksack after a long time, you feel a little achy whilst your muscles and joints recover, but then feel much better.
When you see our Osteopath east London they will take a detailed medical history, and chat to you to build up a 'story' of your symptoms, they will check your blood pressure and reflexes, carry out a few simple nerve and muscle tests to enable them to come to a diagnosis of why you are in pain/discomfort. If our Osteopath are thinking they can help, your treatment can begin in the first session - with massage, stretching muscles and joints, sometimes acupuncture or cranial osteopathy. Quite often the Osteopath will use a technique that uses a little short fast thrust across your back that causes a little 'pop or click' sound in your back. This doesn't hurt and it can't or doesn't cause any damage when performed by experienced hands, but it does make you feel much easier!
Our Osteopath can also give you some day to day advice you should follow and a few stretches and exercises to do at home to speed up recovery time. Your diagnosis, plan of treatment and expected recovery time will be discussed and explained, your questions are welcomed (however small or silly you feel they may be!)
Some of the reasons to see an Osteopath: Low back ache when you are out and about, walking. Muscle and joint pain during your working day, at your desk, or from driving
Sciatica/ Leg pain that wont go away Regular headaches, migraines, neck pain, 'concrete' shoulders
RSI. Sports injuries. Arthritis
Pregnancy pains/ SPD, Newborn check ups (including colic problems).
Why is Osteopathy a good idea?
Your body tends to experiences aches and pains for 2 reasons
- Either your muscles and joints are too tight and too stiff
- OR, your muscles and joints are too mobile, too flexible and unstable.
An osteopath's job is to work out what's happening to you, and to put it right with techniques that suit you best.
It is easy to forget to look after ourselves. We let our muscles become stiff and tight over time. We think the twinge turning over in bed, tying our laces, or lifting that garden sack is normal. Or that the 'concrete shoulders', funny sharp leg pain that's been nagging for months and daily headaches are just part of life. it doesn't have to be like that.
If you don't put oil in a car, it will break down. If you leave it standing out in the rain for 20 years it will become rusty, creaky and slow. It is also important to remember that your body changes. Your muscle tension levels change. You change in response to the weather, stresses and strains in life, events and activities. Osteopathy keeps your joints oiled and your muscles stretched, flexible and strong, reducing pain…. and it is an excellent form of treatment during stressful times.
Osteopathy is suitable for everyone, from newborn babies to the very elderly.
What should you wear or bring?
- » A list of any medicines you take.
- » Any Xray or other test details you may have.
- » You may be asked to undress to your underwear so I can exam the whole spine – feel free to bring a pair of shorts to change into.


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How to Practice Proper Flossing Technique
When it comes to preventing and even reversing gingivitis, flossing is the best tool available. By removing plaque from between the teeth more effectively than a toothbrush could, flossing helps to reduce gum inflammation and, in turn, can actually bring down the body's overall inflammatory response. Lower gum inflammation has been connected with a lower risk of cardiovascular problems and type 2 diabetes.
How to Floss Effectively
Proper flossing technique begins with flossing at least once in a 24 hour period. After 24 hours, plaque will begin to harden into a sticky substance known as tartar, which only a professional cleaning can remove.
To begin flossing, take a piece of floss that is about as long as the distance from your elbow to your fingertips (about 18 inches). Wrap each end of the floss around the middle fingers of your hands so that you can use your thumb and index finger to hold it. Alternatively, you may also want to consider using flossing stick or whatever method of flossing feels most comfortable for you.
As you floss, make sure you move the floss systematically from tooth to tooth, getting both sides of the tooth as you go. Move the floss up and down on each side of a tooth about three times, going all the way down to the gumline. There's no need to snap the floss down hard; flossing firmly, but gently will remove plaque and food particles just as well.
It is recommended that you brush your teeth after you've flossed, not before. This is because the fluoride in your toothpaste can now make better contact with the spaces between your teeth which you've just cleaned out, helping to protect even more against gum disease.
Why You Should See Your Medicine Hat Dentist for Personalized Tips
Though the flossing technique described above is a great basic outline to follow, you'll want to be sure to stick to any additional tips and pointers that your dentist provides you with. A dentist can let you know which areas of your mouth are receiving enough attention and which ones you need to work on more.
When you come in for a cleaning and examination at Crestwood Dental Clinic in Medicine Hat, we'll let you know how your gums are doing and whether or not you need to improve or change up your flossing habits.
If it's time for your regular dental cleaning, then you can schedule an appointment at Crestwood Dental Clinic today. With personalized tips from our dentists, you'll be on your way to fantastic gum health in no time.