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Coffee is the project of the prolific and versatile duo of Andy Molholt (Laser Background/Speedy Ortiz) and Julian Fader (Ava Luna/Katie Von Schleicher) who have spent time playing in and producing in a large number bands and projects over the past decade. Molholt and Fader have worked with each other before and their familiarity with each other brings a sense of togetherness into a varied and occasionally chaotic soundscape. Both of these musicians use their experiences in their other projects to their benefit and bring little bits and pieces from those to add some creative flourishes that bring a different dimension to both of these releases. Both of these releases clock in at slightly over 20 minutes each but the different environments they create have a lot to offer and in no way feel rushed.
Ocean Fruit is definitely the more experimental of the tapes, with a lot of psych-pop flourishes and unexpected twists and turns strewn throughout the 13 songs. "I" starts the record off with some ethereal vocals floating over a slow synth hum and finely picked guitar til it explodes into a crescendo loudly announcing its ending. Two of the more interesting listening experiences on this release are "X" and "J" which see both musicians stretching themselves instrumentally and vocally. "X" is a really well done piece of eccentric psych pop soundscaping complete with bleating keyboards and some metronomic drumming, while "J" sways along with some very proggy touches and altered vocals alternating between apocalyptic ranting and despaired panic. "D" is one of the highlights of the more straightforward exercises that tie the record to the ground between flights into outer space that the rest of this record aims to take you on.
On Big Hug, Fader and Molholt play it a little more straightforward and bring a bit more song-structure and post-punk leanings to the proceedings. "N" and "V" are two of the standout tracks of these releases, with some very well worked harmonizing between Fader and Molholt over some crunching rhythm guitar laying down the foundation on "N". "V" opens with a fairly heart-wrenching salvo of "If I never stood for anything good/I wouldn't be standing here now" over wavering and vibrato-laden guitar leads and drifting keyboard. Another strong statement on this record is the drawling and loping twang throughout "E" that evokes a little bit of that desert punk feel the early recordings of the Meat Puppets made their bones on.
Both of these tapes are completely different listening experiences, each rewarding in their own ways, they also show off the impressive versatility Molholt and Fader bring as musicians and songwriters. Fader and Molholt use these releases to express themselves musically and indulge in some experimentation in this project and it's clear they are enjoying the opportunity to do so. There may be a few instances where there's a lack of cohesion from song to song which can be a little disorienting, but to have two musicians so bravely pushing their boundaries it is part of the fun and freedom in these releases. There's a sense of wonder and eccentric playfulness in these recordings and in a time where cynicism and outrage sometimes overwhelm, allow yourself a swim in the world of Coffee and let them wrap their arms around with the music.


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We need to appreciate the work done by the painting companies since we are product of colors and we cannot do without colors if you are well informed you will come to notice that color is a form of communication. In this article you will come to learn more about the painting companies and that is how you will come to realize that it is easy and wise to have the best one. In other cases you need to do some painting once you are through with the construction of a house. We need to know how to get these painting companies that do some painting that you see and you feel good about it and you would want to have it done to your house as well.
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I had lunch with gal pals today and it was so much fun. We had to reschedule from Saturday because there is a new grand baby and while she really, Really, REALLY wanted to have dinner with us, there is a new grand baby. Even those without children of their own, and me without any plans for grandchildren in my future understand her excitement to meet the newest member of the family. So we moved it to late lunch today and all got to ooh and ahhh over the handsomest 3 day old I have seen maybe ever. Or at least until another friend has a new baby or grand baby, of course.
We had a great time, talking, laughing, catching up on the summer so far. There was much commiseration on my search for a new dress for G and K's wedding – I just ordered numbers 11, 12, 13, and 14 last night and hopefully one of them will work out. I am actually still waiting for number 3 to be delivered – it's lost somewhere in Nordstrom's order department – but with less than 2 month left I need to stay on top of this.
From that, though, our conversation veered off in a different direction, about manners and behaviors in society today. My attitude toward this dress debacle is admirable to my friends; they would not be so understanding or let it go with K's aunt. Perhaps I am just not that territorial about wedding matters, but while I might prefer she wear something else because I had my dress first and I am mother of the groom, her wearing the same dress is simply not important enough in the bigger picture for me to pick a fight over it. Besides to make it into that kind of issue, I become "that mother" and add to K's stress, and because K is stressed and upset G will be upset. So I will just keep ordering dresses and hope something sticks. The search has been rather amusing thus far. Of the dresses that fit and were maybe appropriate, M's opinions on the subject have been hilarious. From the "goth girl prom dress" to the "you're not quite old enough" to the "OMG, honey, no, just no" comments, M can be always be counted on to be honest in his opinions about stuff. He is careful to never say anything like "it makes you look fat" or anything equally controversially destructive (M likes his happy wife, happy life, after all), but if I ask I am always prepared for an honest assessment of why he likes or dislikes something.
I have long believed we are basically pretty nice, decent people. We love our family and that includes our tribe. We care about our community, especially our own tribe and its members. If need arises we are happy to share and help if we are able. To the public at large we tend to be polite and gracious, although I know the triggers that snap the restraint on our patience and our tempers are different for each of us.
Some of my close friends through the years have had difficulty understanding how I could be so blasé about M's blunt honesty in things that could or should impact my vanity. Over time they have come to understand this is not something M does to intimidate or be cruel to me; I ask his opinion when I am not sure about something, and if he hates it, then it tends to sway me more definitively in that direction. However, there are things I like that M has not particularly cared for and voiced that opinion, but I overrule him and wear it anyway. Always I would always rather he be straightforward and honest (qualities I value in those whose guidance and opinions I value and depend upon), and since I happen to like clothes and shoes, I can accept that we are going to have differences of opinions. Like all things in the marriage or any functional partnership, sometimes you have to prioritize and negotiate or compromise, something we tend to do pretty well with, even if neither of us are crazy about the process.
I do not think we are exceptionally great at marriage or being married people, more that we are just a lot more transparent and painfully frank about the struggles we have or do face. In fact, if there is anything that makes me or M or us unique or differentiates us from our peers, it is the fact that we are exceptionally honest and open. While he sometimes has a lot of difficulty believing this to be true, M does not know everything, he is not the decider of everything good or bad, tasteful or not, and he has needed to learn that a little bit of flexibility and open mindedness can go a long way. I, on the other hand, periodically cannot understand why he just does not let me have my way when I really want to have my way. Negotiate? Compromise? Why doesn't he just lie down on the floor and let me walk all over him? Oh, that losing respect for the spineless yes man … yes, there is that to consider as well.
So yeah, our imperfect marriage partnership works because we understand each other's humanity. And forgive. And laugh, a lot. Because otherwise I would have smothered him with a pillow long ago. Trust me on this – I know just which one I would use, too.
There are moments, and today is an excellent example, when my friends react as if negative girl is still behind the helm in my brain. My brushing off the kudos for how well I am handling the dress debacle (it is just a dress, after all; if I can't find something else suitable in the time remaining I will suck it up and be twinsy with the insensitive, tone-deaf aunt) as well as my sharing my cash and prizes for the winning wager are viewed as me undervaluing myself. I do not see it that way at all.
Maybe it is just things I think little of – the dress issue, giving away my winnings from a fun little bet with close friends are just examples that came up today – are viewed as kind of unusual behavior to my friends. They have known me a very long time, and I have always tried to be generous when it is appropriate. For prizes, they gave me booze (never ever been a drinker) and sugar (diabetic fresh off medication). Would it not be stranger if I hoarded my booze haul and ate an entire box of Godiva and Sherri's berries all by myself? The first is nonsensical behavior and the second would simply be rude behavior. But because they know I am someone who is more likely than not to share good fortune, they got me things I love or that they love to give, and it was simply perfect. And they knew this when they made good on paying up.
My cash prizes go to next block of training sessions, so I told them how much my evolving shoulder muscles thank them. Apparently my butt is looking good, too, and let me just say, it's good friends who ask you to stand up in a restaurant and turn around so they can critically examine the evolving shape of your ass and hamstrings and tell you honestly they are looking perkier. And because they have all had at least a couple of glasses of wine, they ask your server for her opinion as well, assuring her that only an insincere answer will impact the size of her gratuity. Our server was kind, smart, and quick thinking, and said she so sweetly she had no basis for comparison, having just met me, but I looked very nice. I assured her that she was my newest bestie for being so diplomatic.
Yes, it was a fun and gleeful lunch.
The conversation, for all its gaiety and raucous laughter, focused a lot on how lost the art of civility and basic human decency anymore. Several of my friends are dating, or have been dating in the last 5 years, and their horror stories mirror what I read in blogs I follow regularly. Of the 7 of us present, 5 have young adult children, 2 have never had children of their own (but tend to be doting aunts and friends to children). Online dating has certainly done a lot of revolutionize the process of meeting people, and maybe it's the optimist in me that thinks things have not gotten terribly worse through the years so much as the basic character flaws and issues of human interaction are magnified by the internet.
C is married, G is less than 2 months away from getting married. Both met their spouses through mutual friends, although I know both have experimented with online dating. I mean, they are 29 and 30; I would be stunned to hear they had not. It is difficult for me to imagine my son, or any other guy in my tribe, ghosting a woman he met online, or using flattery and such to get her to sext with him or send him sexy photos of herself. They are simply not players, or it is extremely unlikely they would be part of my tribe. As for the ladies, these are among my most honest and straightforward of gal pals, each trying valiantly to be honest about who they are and what they are seeking. I can easily imagine them fudging or ignoring the "how much do you weigh?" if they liked the guy, but more easily imagine a calm response of "why do you ask?" and weeding out the men who have a preference for tiny, petite, stick figures. These ladies are not the type to send an older photo of themselves that show them 20 lbs. lighter than they are today. I mean, they genuinely hope to meet someone fun, someone compatible; why bother trying to pretend to be something they are not any longer?
Yet they have all be shit upon by rude, thoughtless men who trifle with them in a cycle of texting and flattery and silence. There have been many seemingly positive first meetings or first dates and then radio silence. Even if they themselves did not want to pursue a second date, the lack of civility and game playing boggles the mind. No wonder people are becoming so cynical.
My friend who just returned from Zurich was talking about someone she met in France, a very nice associate she has chatted with off and on for the last year about business-related issues. They met for drinks and then spent 3 days together, him wining and dining and showing her all the beautiful features of his city. She liked him very much, had a memorable time with him, but he lives in France, she lives here, so there is very little hope for the conventional happily ever after type relationship. But he has kept in touch and continued to treat her kindly and with respect, something apparently kind of rare in her hometown dating adventures. It has softened her harder stance against her former boyfriend and his irresponsible actions (and to his credit, the break-up was a wake-up call to do a better job managing his life).
And it makes me hugely sad. And then it makes me really angry. And it's not something that just happens to women, either. Men in my social circle tell me their version of horror stories – women they meet online that look nothing like their photos, or worse, lie about who they are, what they are seeking, the state of their lives. It is so disheartening, and reminds me that if anything were to happen to M, I'd probably never have sex again because I could not trust or believe anyone I might meet. For me to become somewhat jaded just listening to the dating stories, I can only imagine how my single friends manage to cope.
I don't think I am the only person wondering what has happened to common civility. I also do not think it is just younger generations who are afflicted with insensitivity and self-absorption when it comes to relationships of any stripe. It just seems to be becoming normal to be rude, to lie, to be disingenuous in your interactions. Everyone else does it is a flimsy excuse for being a cad or a bitch.
Anymore, it seems that it is a rare bear that someone is genuine, caring, and acts in a responsible manner toward others in his/her interactions. I must be a connoisseur of rare bears, because my tribe is full of them. And while I say this a lot it does make it any less real or true: I am the lucky one to have such great examples to associate with and to emulate.
And for once there was no argument about paying the check; I gave our server my credit card in advance and she just brought it directly to me to sign the bill. And that is the way I love to win one of our friendly wagers – share the purse with my friends, retain sole ownership of bragging rights forever.
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When I was in 6th grade, I went to my very first dance. I watched as all of the boys and girls found partners, and began swaying an arms length apart from each other. My mom had insisted on coming to the dance with me, and she made it clear that if I wanted to go, she had to go to.
I learned in that moment, that boys don't ask girls to dance if their mom is hovering over them. I think mom knew that. And I also think that's why dad bought me a huge wrist corsage that night. He knew the night was a big deal for me, and he wanted me to have something pretty to stare at just in case no one asked his little girl to dance.
So there mom and I sat on the sidelines, watching everyone sway.
Little freckle faced Anna spent that night wondering why no one wanted to dance with her. It was the first time I really felt like I wasn't good enough. Out of a sea of 6th graders I was one of the few who didn't get to dance, and I felt totally insecure.
Insecurity is a word I know well. And you know what the antidote to insecurity is?
You probably saw that one coming.
But Jesus sets us free. And he doesn't like it when anything tries chain us down and convince us otherwise.
I want to offer you some freedom. James 5:16 says that we should confess things to each other. You know why he says that? Because in confessing we vocalize the truth that we don't want to be chained any longer – we want to be set free.
And sometimes we need to hear ourselves say things.
I'm Not the Only One
A handful of you have come to me via our "cyber correspondence" and confessed your fears. That in itself is a bold move. Confession builds community. It does us so much good to know we're not the only one to struggle with something. One of my favorite authors, CS Lewis, writes:
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one."
And baby girl- you are not the only one. I like to think we're all dancing to the tune of life. Some of us are more experienced dancers than others, but it doesn't matter because we're all doing it together. I want community to be cultivated here. I hate that we're doing this with you at your computer screen and me at mine. It robs is of something really precious, but I can't help but believe that for now- this is sufficient.
We all struggle differently.
We wrestle with things that people don't see and allow ourselves to believe lies that have claimed far too much valued time.
Insecurity was that thing for me- specially people's perception of me. It was a thing that claimed far too much valued time. I realized I didn't like things about myself only after I noticed that other people didn't like those things. That's where insecurity was planted in my heart. Without knowing, I let it grow there because I put my hope in the wrong things:
- I would be so much prettier without freckles.
- I'd be worthy of a boys attention if I my body wasn't shaped this way.
- If I lose weight I'll finally be someone that people really see.
That last thought was one that didn't change when the other did. When I finally started loving my freckles and began to appreciate the person I was growing up to be, something inside me screamed that unless I was skinnier all of it wouldn't matter.
I still remember the first time I thought my thighs were too big. I was in 1st grade, sitting on the carpet ready for story time when the girl beside me pointed out that my thighs had "extra" than hers when I sat down.
Isn't it crazy how some things just stick with us?
Victory on the Dance Floor
When you've struggled with something your whole life, and finally feel the victory of what it is to overcome that struggle- you can't help but want that victory for everyone. It's just natural. I think we psych ourselves out sometimes. We get this skewed idea that we can handle it ourselves. Then, gradually, our fears, our insecurities: they define us without us even realizing it. Until we speak up. That's when something in us gains a little courage for change. But it doesn't happen all at once. It's a progress and a cycle. We confess, move forward, step back, confess, move forward, step back, confess.
It's like a dance, and Jesus just wants to be our partner on the dance floor.
Take it from me- a girl whose favorite pastime is dancing in the kitchen- it is much easier to dance when the person you're dancing with knows what they're doing.
And Jesus knows what he's doing.
When we've been dancing solo for so long, it's hard to let someone else lead us. We get scared in the beginning because we step on toes and look silly. But, see, fear is a good thing, it reminds us that we are human. To be fearless would be incredible, but I don't want to be fearless. There is something to be said about still having fears, looking them in the face, and living an abundant life in spite of them.
There is something to be said about stepping on toes, but not letting it stop you from dancing to the song.
So here I am. And here you are. I want to encourage you to be the woman that turns her biggest weakness into her biggest strength. I want you to let it be a humble reminder of where you've come and be the fuel to propel you forward. Because that's that my insecurity and fear of man has done for me.
Liberation is humbling. Especially when you realize that true liberation is due to nothing that you've done and is filled with love.
I also want to reach across this computer screen barrier we've got goin' on here and and bear hug you. There's a lot going on in your world, and I want to be a part of it.
Cheers to dancing through life together, and laughing along the way.
(And crying happy tears in airports, that's special too.)
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The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{324F76CC-D8DD-4D87-B77D-D4AF5E1AA7B3}\Setup.exe
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Made this little scarf for my new little cute niece, for coming autumn
than made this one for another sweet girl
Love the flow of colors
Still working on a set of 3 mixed meadias, pictures soon
Thank you for looking
Have a nice day !
Thank you my sweet sweet aunty ;-)
I can't wait for autumn to come inshaAllah to enjoy my new scarf as I'm enjoying my quilt made by your golden hands...
Love you so, & hope that you can hold me in your arms soon inshaAllah!
Your little niece Noura ;-)
Oh my sweet pie little Noura :)Love you so much, there will be more scarfs, little bags, aprons, skirts, baby doll quilts and more for you to come :)ReplyDelete


text: Five Common Toxic Household Items That Your Pet Might Eat Southern Animal Hospital March 17, 2017 by Shannon Donoho in animal hospital, Cats, dog Not an exciting topic-but an important one! Based on ASPCA Poison Control 2011 the top toxins here are some common toxins your dog or cat may ingest...1. Human Prescription or Over-the Counter Medications: Over-the-counter medications and prescription medications are commonly found in households. The most common offenders are acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), heart medications, anti depressants, and ADHD medications. Keep in mind, this can include ingestion of veterinary prescriptions-either medications meant for another pet or an overdose of your pet's own medication. What are the symptoms? The symptoms can vary, but range from GI symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea), changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature to liver failure, and kidney failure. Acetaminophen is particularly toxic to cats! If a cat eats two extra strength sized tablets of acetaminophen, this can be fatal. What can I do if my pet ingests a medication? Contact your veterinarian immediately or the pet poison control hotline. If your pet has eaten the medication recently, your veterinarian may be able to induce vomiting. Your pet may also need supportive care such as IV fluids, anti nausea medications, and more. Prevent access to these medications for both dogs and cats by keeping the medications in a secure cabinet. Also please consult your veterinarian before giving your pets any over the counter medications. 2. Insecticides: Products typically include those used around the home/yard or topically on your pets to kill parasites. This can include amitraz, organophosphates and pyrethrins/throids. What are the symptoms? GI effects, such as vomiting and diarrhea can be seen, as well as central nervous system disease (uncoordinated, seizures, and dilated pupils) and heart disease (slow heart rate and changes in blood pressure). However these products can also cause sudden death in cats and dogs. What can I do if my pet is exposed? If topical exposure, wash your pet immediately with mild dish soap (Dawn, etc). Once again call your veterinarian or poison control hotline. Supportive care may be necessary, including an antidote, IV fluids and blood pressure monitoring. Prevent exposure by being certain to not use dog topical products on cats! Also keep cats away from dogs when applying topical flea/tick products to dogs based on label instructions and keep pet's away from areas sprayed with insecticides. 3. Household Plants: A variety of plants are poisonous but most commonly ingested toxic plants include yew plants, ornamental/true lilies, amaryllis, tulips, daffodils, rhododendrons, etc. Easter lilies and related lilies are particularly toxic to cats causing life threatening kidney failure. What are the symptoms? Predominately GI irritation (vomiting, diarrhea) and oral irritation (hyper-salivating, pawing at mouth, and oral ulcers) are seen. But more severe disease can be seen such as renal disease and heart disease. What can be done if my pet eats plants? Contact your veterinarian or the poison control hotline immediately. Know the identity of the plant will help determine if the plant is toxic. Your veterinarian may choose to give supportive care, such as IV fluids. To prevent, do not keep toxic plants around the house. 4. People Food:We worry the most about chocolate, xylitol (in chewing gums), grapes/raisins and onions, but any human food in excessive amounts or even in small amounts can cause sickness. What are the symptoms? Typically GI symptoms are most common (vomiting, diarrhea), but you can also see heart disease (abnormal heart rates and rhythms) as well as dangerously low blood sugar (causes collapse and seizures), kidney failure, and sudden death. What can be done if my pet gets into these foods? Treatment can include inducing vomiting and supportive care, such as IV fluids and protecting the GI tract, heart, and kidneys. Prevention is the key. Prevent your pets from accessing the trash, gum, etc. Also do not feed your pets table food. 5. Household Products: Most commonly we find that pets eat batteries, detergents, glow jewelry, super glue, and string type material (tinsel, etc), but there are a lot of toxic household products! What are the symptoms? The symptoms vary greatly depending on what was eaten. Often we see ulceration of mouth/GI tract, drooling, not eating, pawing at mouth and GI irritation, such as vomiting and diarrhea, especially with strings/foreign bodies.What treatment is needed? Immediately wash mouth out immediately for anything that might be caustic. Supportive care such as IV fluids and GI protection if often needed. At times surgery can be necessary for things such as strings in the GI tract. Again prevention is best, so try and keep these products away from your pet. General Advice to prevent toxicities in your petsKeep all medications stored in a high, tightly closed locationKeep a close eye on your pet when outdoorsMake sure all of your trash/human food is kept in closed containers that your pet cannot accessRemember your pets can be very resourceful!Where can I find more information? http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/www.aspca.org/petcarewww.veterinarypartners.comContact your local veterinarian for more information or in case of of emergency. Boo Donoho, DVMSouthern Animal Hospital


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AKA Four Minutes of Hell!
In the post a couple of days ago about my 5 favourite fitness apps, I mentioned a little thing called Tabata. Clued up gym bunnies will already be fully aware of this fitness phenomenon, but if this is all new to you, then let me enlighten you. Not just cardio (although this will leave you panting) and not just resistance (you don't actually need any free weights), Tabata offers the benefits of both types of training, but without hours spent racking up the cardio minutes or pushing iron. If you've heard of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), then this is it, folks. Head boy of that school of training. Superstar of the fat loss, body conditioning devotees.
Originally founded in Japan (but I won't bore you with the full history here) it is essentially a 4 minute session, broken up thus: 20 seconds of flat-out, as-much-as-you-can-do intense training, 10 seconds rest, all repeated 8 times…totalling you up to a session of 4 minutes. In an ideal world, you'd do 4 different exercises, making a total of 16 minutes actual training, with a minute's rest between each round, so in theory, you'd be done in twenty minutes – yay! Working on the principle of Excess Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption, the fabulous effect of this type of workout is that the afterburn is immense – you continue to burn calories for upto 24 hours after. More bang for your workout buck, I'd say.
You can include just about any exercise within this, be it squats, lunges, pushups, even running on the spot; just make sure you follow the basic protocols: keep going until the twenty seconds are up, don't stop before, even if you have to slow down and make sure to take 10 seconds rest in between.
Please don't forget this is super-strenuous on the body (although it might not seem so, just wait till you try!). If you're not that fit at the moment, either try something else beforehand to build up to this, or just start with one or two rounds until you feel fit enough to go the whole 4-rounds. And as ever, check with a doctor before you start any exercise regime.
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For any jewelry business to grow and become competitive the following tips are useful.
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In a world which is becoming more impersonal, hurried and stressful, we at ipamperpets.com provide our customers with a comfortable place to shop, where you will find a great selection of pet products at competitive prices and friendly, helpful staff to take care of you. We're big enough to stock a wide selection of pet products, but not so big that you can't find what you need. We also believe that we have a responsibility to our community. Because we are sad to see how many unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats are euthanized every day, we encourage our customers to adopt cats and dogs from a local shelter or animal welfare group .we promise it will add joy to your life, Come to i pamper pets, and let us help you take care of your new family member. We hope you enjoy browsing our website, and that you visit it often. If you haven't visited our store yet, please come and have a look, and tell a friend.
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Your journey through music, dance and friendships.
Generosity is surely the best word to describe everything in Latin America. The generosity of its wild nature, of the tempo of every day's life, of the mind-blowing melodies, of the swinging steps of the dances...and of the people. Those women and men who make Latin America one of the best antidepressant you could ever dream of! You will return (if you return) addicted to this contagious happiness and to this one-of-a-kind freedom. This is the reason why we have good friends in Latin America, and our friends will be yours whenever you decide to go.
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With TravelWise you can travel Latin America in different ways and styles, weather you only need assistance for a backpacking journey or like us to fully organize your tour. Pick a destination and we are glad to be your partners in crime!
We (seriously) created this tour after watching a 70 year old couple dancing in a tiny bar of Havana Vieja. In two swinging steps, they made it obvious that we have to learn Danzon, Mambo, Cha-Cha and Salsa before even thinking about hitting the dance floor. To Havana's crazy dance floors, to the morning coffees in remote tobacco plantations, and to camping on the beach! See more..
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Things To Know About How To Get An FFL
Right now, there are plenty of people who are worried about their future for owning a gun. The US government also applies massive limitations for getting FFL and without FFL you cannot able to acquire or sell the gun. In the past, you can able to sell the guns from your residence but now it is not quite possible. You can connect residence as your business rather you need the proper establishment for selling ...Read more ›


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Every Sunday at The Lactic Factory, free coaching for beginners from 10AM. Bring a friend who hasn't been to The Lactic Factory and both of you get 50% off admission price.
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A new market-led approach to national vocational qualifications - reinforced by changes following the Beaumont review of the future of national vocational qualifications - will blur boundaries between colleges and training providers, forcing both to become more accountable.
The changes, which are aimed at boosting the take-up of NVQs, involve a shake-up of long-established qualifications and a rationalisation of industry training organisations and lead bodies.
The foundations for a market-led approach to NVQs have been created over the past 10 years. But a more competitive approach has come with beefed-up Modern Apprenticeships, the national traineeship to replace Youth Training later this year and a rationalisation of industry training and schools and college curriculum bodies.
Industry lead bodies, which set the standards for different occupations, are merging with their corresponding industry training organisations to create six new umbrella national training organisations. And education and training will soon get a new regulator of quality and standards when the National Council for Vocational Qualifications and the School Curriculum and Assessment Authority merge as the Qualifications and National Curriculum Association.
The aim of the changes is to streamline NVQs and to make it easier to sell them to industry. At the sharp end, colleges and private training providers will have to fight over who has ownership of the key element to the training and enterprise council-funded NVQs - work-based training.
The broad market figures are that there are around 4,000 private training providers registered with TECs compared with around 350 colleges. Many colleges, operating increasingly in the commercial world, believe they are better able to provide work-based training than private providers.
Some have taken the franchising route, striking deals with local and even national employers to deliver a complete industry training package. Other colleges, major local employers in their own right, have set up hairdressing salons, restaurants and business support.
But industry training organisations - soon to become the new training organisations - want to see more genuine workplace training taking place.
Stephen Studd, chief executive of the Sports and Recreation Industry Training Organisation, said: "Colleges can be particularly helpful for small business to help them take on assessment and supervision. But what we don't want to see is NVQ outcomes for full-time courses."
Once the NVQ lead bodies have merged with the industry training organisations responsible for implementing them, the industry will have more clout with the funding bodies. "We want to see a proper quality-controlled framework for training to take people through the appropriate NVQ levels, " said Mr Studd.
"Modern Apprenticeships is a way of getting employers to take ownership of training. Employing apprentices gives companies more control of training, ensuring that recruits fit in with the business culture and giving them a greater understanding of the work environment. "
It also means companies can snap up young people before they drift away. David Rossington chief executive of Lincolnshire training and enterprise council, said: "Companies are finding that they have to compete on the quality of their workforce."
With around 4,000 Modern Apprentices and youth trainees in its area, Lincolnshire TEC has found the take-up has been greatest among small to medium-sized enterprises. Mr Rossington said his TEC's success is down to the strength of links with local employers. "There has got to be a balance between the numbers of employers wanting to offer the apprenticeshi ps and the numbers of young people coming forward."
The retail industry supports Mr Rossington's assertion that the mood among businesses is swinging towards Modern Apprenticeships and a more hands-on approach to training. Many of the small to medium-sized firms so keen in Lincolnshire on taking up modern apprentices have been from the retail and distribution sector.
John Wright of the Retail and Distribution Occupation Standards Council said: "The distribution industry would like to see training in the workplace. Increasingly, employers are open to providing work placement."
The figures for take-up of Modern Apprenticeships in retail and distribution show that of 3,000 registrations, 2,500 have come from small businesses. However, there is still room for the major franchising deals of the kind struck between Halton College in Cheshire and Tesco.
What appears to be emerging is a blueprint for training where colleges could be relegated to a supporting role. Managing agents for Kent TEC, Enterprise Training Maidstone backs private training providers rather than colleges which used to supply all its training in the skills areas needed by local employers - retail, motor mechanics and business administration.
ETM works hard and is paid according to outcomes and targets set by its local TEC. A high success rate among its NVQ trainees means the firm will stay in business and get its contract renewed. Executive director Eileen Bullock is not convinced that colleges are doing as good a job as the private providers. "Lecturers just don't have the financial incentive to get people through their vocational qualificatio ns, especially now they have become more work-based. Training happens more quickly and more effectively if its done in the workplace."
So how will a new generation of Modern Apprentices take to forgoing college life for the hard graft of on-the-job training? Their reaction could be more positive than you think.
Former Guildford College hairdressing student Emma Sedgeman said: "College was where I went to make friends - a social life. But when I started work, I found much of what I'd learned in college wasn't relevant - I had to start almost from the beginning. I now think I'd have been better off doing an apprenticeship."


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The Heart of Healing Prayer
Prayer is connecting to the heart of God.
A safe space of real, two-way communication between God and us
Available to everyone
Some call it inner healing - we like to call it inner HEARing
Hear God's voice through prayer
Experience the JOY of free communication with the Heart of God
Become more fully who you were made to be
Life can hurt - whether it's the smallest of wounds or a life-crippling struggle - Jesus brings healing & answers
Move beyond wondering if your prayers go anywhere or mean anything
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come to Wednesday drop-in PRAYER (5 - 10 min of prayer)
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COnnection prayer times (1 - 2 hours of prayer)
Arrive 10 mins early. The introduction is crucial.
Staff will lead the group but each person will process silently and independently.
Bring a journal and pen.
Open to all - No Registration - No charge. Donate what you can.
Check the calendar and register for our mailing list at www.one-sa.org
Personal prayer path - ONE is here to help you go deeper & further
Once you have attended both a connection prayer and heart to heart in the Sanctuary, consider a prayer path!
Package of 3 personal prayer sessions - Donate what you can.
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To schedule call 210-930-7760 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
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Use Kid's Mellow Plus as needed or as a daily tonic to calm excitability, to help your active child focus during the day, and to relax and get restful sleep at night. Simply add to water or favorite juice. ALCOHOL FREE.
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Managing Director of Lodha Group
Abhishek has been associated with the Lodha Group since 2003, and currently serves as the company's Managing Director since 2010. Prior to this, he worked on advising Fortune 500 Companies to Business Strategy as a consultant with McKinsey & Company (in Atlanta, USA). He has been instrumental in establishing a company that exceeds the expectations of the customer. Under his leadership, the company has transformed into India's largest real estate developer. Abhishek has a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA.
Pranav joined Lodha in 2007 and leads Lodha's UK business with Gabriel York. Pranav has held numerous roles within Lodha and led the expansion into London in 2013. He obtained an MA in Management from Stanford University and has a bachelor's degree in Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi.
Gabriel joined Lodha in 2014 and co-leads Lodha's UK business with Pranav Goel. He previously worked for the Boston Consulting Group leading projects and advising companies in mining, industrial goods, telecoms and retail sectors. Gabriel also served as an infantry officer in the British Army for six years including several tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. Gabriel has an MA in Arabic from Oxford University and an MBA from London Business School.
Finance Director
Ab joined Lodha from Lloyds Bank where he was a Director in Loan Syndications. He has 16 years of banking experience across real estate and leveraged finance at RBS, Société Générale and JPMorgan in roles covering origination, syndication and securitisation. He oversees finance at Lodha managing two of the largest residential development financings in the UK in 2017. Ab has an MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from Oxford University.
Operations Director
Fergus has 20 years' experience in the construction industry. Before joining Lodha he was Construction Director at Ballymore Group in London working on the Embassy Gardens, Wapping Lane and Baltimore Wharf developments. Prior to his move to London, Fergus was based in Dublin working with Ballymore Group for 11 years on projects including Royal Canal Park, Portmarnock and Drumnigh Wood Residential.
Sales Director
Charlie joined Lodha from Savills where he headed up the international sales department. Formerly based in the UAE, he has extensive experience of working with the GCC. Charlie is a chartered surveyor whose background includes specialising in commercial investment as well as land acquisition and disposal.
Associate Director - HR
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I'm currently creating a prototype with the IBM Watson Concept Insights API. Currently there is only one graph available to use for the service. This graph is based on English Wikipedia articles. Is there any way I can use this API with another language? I would be able to create my own corpus with Dutch articles but that won't even be remotely useful without a graph that could serve the user the right concepts to search with right?
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It's 'no secret' why Central York girls keep winning
Miss any of the action around GameTimePA last week? Check out the top 5 plays here. Video by Lindsey Smith
New Oxford didn't have a chance. Not when Central York plays the way it practices. And Central certainly accomplished that Friday night, running away from the Colonials, 68-43.
Central York put on a clinic.
The Panthers scored 18 of the game's first 22 points.
And while Central's offensive outbursts might grab everyone's attention, it's actually Central's defense that makes those buckets at the other end come in such quick succession.
"When we get a stop, we just have to execute and finish," Central senior Emma Saxton said.
Then it's a simple game. The pressure is on New Oxford to bounce back, and if Central gets another defensive stop, the Panthers simply look to add to their lead.
"They look to push into their post, so we have help side, and they can also shoot, so we have to get a hand in their face," Saxton said. "It's everyday stuff we go over in practice."
Repetition makes the Panthers (18-2, 9-1 YAIAA Division I) what they have become: the top team in the league.
"It's no secret, our mantra is not who we play but how we play," Central coach Scott Wisner said. "When we hit the floor in the first quarter, we focus on that defensive end."
Look at the scoring sheet for proof: Central allowed New Oxford to sink just three field goals in the first half.
"It's simple stuff, and it's stuff we drill every single day to get that consistent performance. Now, we slip up from time to time, but for the most part those girls are really on their game."
So when Central struggles through a difficult quarter — like Friday when they scored just eight points in the second quarter — the Panthers don't need to panic, since they'd only allowed New Oxford to score seven points.
After regrouping at halftime, the Panthers put the game away with a 27-7 run in the third. Central pulled all but one of its starters for a big chunk of the third quarter, coasting to another victory.
Saxton led all scorers with 26 points and a model of consistency: She scored seven points in each of the first three quarters. Her big night allowed her to move within 18 points of becoming just the fourth girl at Central to score 1,000 points. Nikki Valencik added 18 points for Central.
New Oxford's Briana Smith came off the bench and scored all 14 of her points in the final quarter to lead the Colonials offense. Of the Colonials' starting five, Haley Luckabaugh led the way with nine points.


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For Blu-ray movie collectors, you may wish to release your favorite Blu-ray movies from the physical disc to conveniently viewing on your large screen Android TV via XiaoMi Mi Box. Not no ideal how to make that realized, just read on…
The Mi Box is a recipient of both Red Dot and Good Design awards, and it even beats the Fire TV with its incredible price of just around $70. But make no mistake—this Android TV box you might want from it and more. It supports 4K and HDR video playback, comes with a compact Bluetooth voice remote, support for Google Cast, and compatibility with other Xiaomi products, including their Bluetooth gamepad.
Inside the sleek body of this TV box is a quad-core processor with 2 GB of DDR3 memory, 8 GB of flash storage, an audio chip with support for Dolby Digital Plus and DTS multichannel HD audio encoding, and fast Wi-Fi module. Because Xiaomi Mi Box comes with Android 6.0, you can simply download the official Kodi app from the Play Store and use it within minutes of turning the box on.
However, it is Obviously that you can't directly play or stream Blu-ray to Android TV via XiaoMi Mi Box especially for commercial Blu-ray movies with copy protection and region code.
To bypass the protection, you can download our splendid Blu-ray Ripper program – Brorsoft Blu-ray Ripper to bypass all Blu-ray encryption and also encode Blu-ray to Xiaomi Mi Box readable H.264/H.265 video codec. Besides, this Blu-ray ripping tool also provide some video editing tools to let you crop the Blu-ray movies black bars, trim the unnecessary part, etc. for better video watching experience. What's more, this Blu-ray ripping software provides more optimal presets for iPad, iPhone, PS3, PS Vita, Samsung TV, Samsung tablet and more media devices.
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The Guide to rip Blu-ray to XiaoMi Mi Box for playback
Step 1: Click on "Add Files" or directly drag and drop your file to import it the program.
Step 2: Click Format > Common Video and set output video format as H.264 Video (*.mp4). The reason mp4 is the target format is that by packing the videos in mp4, the file size will be reasonable small and the video quality remains.
XiaoMi Mi Box supports both H.265/HEVC codec and H.264/AVC codec. You can choose H.265 MP4 only if your TV supports HEVC codec.
Step 3. Hit the "Start" button to convert your video file. Please wait for a few minutes, and you will get it and you can watch Blu-ray on Android TV with XiaoMi Mi Box.
Tips: It can rip Blu-ray/DVD to fashionable devices, like iPhone 8/7 , iPad Air 2/Mini 3, Samsung Galaxy Note/S series, Google Nexus series, Kindle Fire, PS3/4, Xbox One/360 etc, at a very high speed. And you can also convert Blu-ray movie to MKV lossly.


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So, the New Year is almost upon us. Our studio has been working on getting some new profile photos done for our website for 2016. Additionally, we had a bunch of fun working with Head Rush Salonand their models do their holiday editorial shoot. As photographers, Laura and I feel the need to always update, practice, challenge ourselves, and push our skill horizons to enhance and hone our craft. I've taken on a self-challenge to really nail down off camera lighting within our studio and outside aligned with ambient light. We are starting and finishing with the fundamentals, then building on that by practicing technique, creatively play, make mistakes, and learn with intent. We create the look and produce the images we want and you will want for yourselves. Whether for your wedding, engagement, Senior photos, commercial work, editorial, or portrait photos, we will keep mastering our craft to capture your best you.
Now, here's the funny thing. This one above ended up being our favorite one. And, this was just a test shot for lighting! Funny how sometimes the thing you least expect ends up being your most valued. Thanks again universe for the lesson!


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At Camburas Theodore LTD, our design approach is to compose with a tectonic understanding of materiality, functionality, and assembly methods. Our goal is to create a sense of orchestrated continuity through a well-coordinated ensemble of building components.
Although tectonic continuity is our goal, we believe this approach is a threshold to an emerging branch of architecture; one of integration, fusion and true synthesis. We are interested in the potential of evolving digital fabrication technologies that assist in merging architectural and engineering disciplines; to reduce and effectively eliminate segregation of building components to form a fluid construct, analogous to elements of nature.


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High School Sports
Prep Football Playoff Roundup: Strong second half lifts Arroyo Grande
Sometimes, the best halftime adjustment is just to remind the players what they should be doing in the first place.
After giving up 252 yards in the first half, the Arroyo Grande Eagles re-committed to their defensive game plan and held Rio Mesa to just 55 yards in the second half to defeat the Pacific View League's top seed 27-20 in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Western Division football playoffs Friday.
Arroyo Grande (9-2) and Rio Mesa (6-5) traded scores for the entire first half and entered halftime tied at 20.
After the break, the game switched from a track meet to a defensive slugfest.
Christian Crichton scored his third 1-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter to put the Eagles up 27-20 for the only scoring in the second half.
The Eagles defense took over from there.
Crichton ran for 127 yards and three touchdowns, and quarterback Brent Vanderveen hooked up with Garrett Owens for a 30-yard touchdown pass for Arroyo Grande's other touchdown.
The Eagles will play at home next week against Dominguez (9-0, 5-1), the San Gabriel Valley league champion and the 37th-ranked team in the state according to Maxpreps.com.
Templeton 43, Bishop Montgomery 33
Down 14-0 on the road at Del Rey top seed Bishop Montgomery (8-3), Templeton (7-4) took a step back and realized that the CIF-Southern Section Northwest Division game was far from over.
"We said, just keep playing, keep playing, and good things will happen," Eagles coach Dave Harper said.
Sure enough, on the Eagles' next drive, quarterback Simon Roth scored on a 1-yard plunge to break the ice.
Then, after a defensive stop, Tyler Gray scored his first touchdown of the game.
After a botched snap turned into a two-point conversation, Templeton took the lead at 15-14 and the game began anew.
The two teams traded scores until Gray took over in the fourth quarter.
Gray scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter that saw the Eagles outscore Bishop Montgomery 21-7.
The senior running back finished with 253 rushing yards and five touchdowns on just 23 carries.
"Tyler (Gray) was just amazing and it shows in the stats," Harper said.
The Eagles advance to play the winner of Oak Park (Tri-Valley No. 2) and Centennial (Pioneer No. 3) next week.
Templeton will be home regardless of who it plays.
Cal Lutheran-Wildomar 76, North County Christian 6
With the game called at halftime, the C-Hawks showed North County Christian (9-2) why they are ranked fifth in California and 82nd nationally according to Maxpreps.com among 8-man teams.
At the half, the North County Christian coaches were given the option to end the game. Erring on the side of caution to keep their players healthy for upcoming winter sports, they decided to end it.
The game opened up with a 66-yard kickoff return by Cal Lutheran quarterback Matt Correia for a touchdown. Damun Thomas converted the ensuing two-point conversion. This was only the beginning for Thomas and Correia.
Thomas then proceeded to score six touchdowns in the first quarter. He scorched the Crusader defense for 163 yards on 10 carries.
After giving up 48 unanswered points, North County Christian scored on a 5-yard touchdown run by Tyler Roth, who finished with 75 yards on 11 carries.


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Kip Moore: Room To Spare
Muscadine Bloodline
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM
Watch & Listen
Kip Moore's current Top 20 single "Last Shot" is the second taken from his revered third studio album SLOWHEART and follows his fourth No. One hit "More Girls Like You." "SLOWHEART," garnered instant praise from critics as Moore's "most complete, cohesive declaration of his artistic sensibilities yet" (NPR,) as well landing on multiple "Best Of" lists including Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, UpRoxx, Bobby Bones Show, Taste Of Country, Sounds Like Nashville, The Boot, PopMatters and Whiskey Riff. SLOWHEART follows the acclaim that surrounded Moore's sophomore album WILD ONES heralded as "an impressively singular release from Music Row" by The Guardian and his PLATINUM debut album UP ALL NIGHT that spawned three No. One hit singles, including GOLD certified "Beer Money," PLATINUM certified "Hey Pretty Girl," and the DOUBLE PLATINUM breakout hit "Somethin' 'Bout A Truck. For more information, visit kipmoore.net.
Unapologetically Alabama. There's a new force making major waves in country music. Natives of Mobile Alabama, Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster came together to form Muscadine Bloodline in early 2016. With three single releases under their belt and a schedule full of shows spanning from coast to coast, they've hit the ground running from day 1. Nashville took notice the first time these two stepped on the stage and it's no surprise the rest of the music world is quickly catching on. Charlie's [contemporary] vocals complimented by Gary's harmonies and masterful guitar licks, MB is a powerfully refreshing mix of talent, passion and unfiltered authenticity. Infamously undaunted by the big stage, their sound intertwines the brash irreverence of early southern rockers with the seductive quality of 90s country love songs. Captivating hooks heard in songs like "Porch Swing Angel" and the aggressively anthemic "Shut Your Mouth" stand as a testament to MB's wide ranging music-making capability. Every song and every show is a moving experience but at the same time, unmistakably Muscadine Bloodline.
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Steve Hackett
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Steve Hackett - GENESIS REVISITED
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Miss Sacramento Latina 2019
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Gabby Bernstein
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Having tackled the topics of corruption and injustice through critically acclaimed documentaries like 13th, The Keepers and Making a Murderer, Netflix is setting its sights on the corporate world and global food production. Zero Point Zero Productions' (Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, The Mind of a Chef) food expose Rotten and Alex Gibney's Dirty Money are both set to premiere in January 2018.
Here's a rundown on what viewers can expect from both new series:
Rotten (January 5, 2018) "gives food the true crime treatment, diving deep into the food production underworld to expose the corruption, waste and real dangers behind your everyday eating habits. In a world where huge global supply-chains are increasingly intertwined and consolidated, this series starts on your dinner plate… and follows the money to the shocking consequences—intended or not—of regulation, innovation and greed."
The topics for the first season of Rotten include:
"Lawyers, Guns and Honey" – Explores the new global honey business, and largest food fraud investigation and prosecution in history—a scam known as Honeygate.
"The Peanut Problem" – In the last twenty years, there's been a surge of people suffering from severe food allergies. A look at the swelling body of science around this change, and the accountability of restaurateurs in caring for their most vulnerable customers.
"Garlic Breath" – A lucrative and controversial commerce relationship between the U.S. and China forms the backdrop for a David-and-Goliath tale of loyalty, betrayal and revenge on the American garlic scene.
"Big Bird" – From the lowliest hen to the richest magnate, the size and scale of chicken-growing has determined the fate of every player in this expansive food chain.
"Milk Money" – To boost profits, some dairy farmers are switching to produce upscale organic milk, or even "raw" unpasteurized milk, but it comes with the risk of pathogens which can sicken and even kill consumers.
"Cod Is Dead" – In the wake of overfishing in New England, the US government stepped in to regulate and save the fisheries. The unintended result was a wave of consolidation that set the stage for massive criminal exploitation.
Dirty Money (January 26, 2018) has a different director examining a different instance of crime and corruption in the business world "using first-hand accounts from perpetrators and their victims, combined with rarely-seen video footage, this addictive series keeps viewers on the edge of their seats."
The topics for the first season of Dirty Money include:
"Hard Nox" (Directed by Alex Gibney) – Gibney reveals shocking new details about VW's corporate deceit, and exposes the unholy alliance between governments and automakers that allowed the automaker to put tens of thousands of lives at risk — all for the sake of a $500 part.
"The Confidence Man" (Directed by Fisher Stevens) – A rollicking profile of the rise and reign of TRUMP Inc. Weaving together a tapestry of tales in real estate booms and busts, Stevens lays out how Donald Trump's business career transformed from epic failures into a consummate branding machine that propelled him into office.
"Payday" (Directed by Jesse Moss) – Targeting unsuspecting Americans, a group of payday lenders made millions off small loans with undisclosed charges, inflated interest rates and incomprehensible rules. But the way the laws are written, is that a crime or just business?
"Drug Short" (Directed by Erin Lee Carr) – Wall Street short-sellers expose a scam that regulators overlook: how Big Pharma gouges patients in need of life-saving drugs.
"Cartel Bank" (Directed by Kristi Jacobson) – For decades, HSBC, one of the world's largest banks, laundered hundreds of millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartels. Senator Elizabeth Warren, dogged journalists and prosecutors try to hold the bankers to account. But will they be judged "too big to jail?"
"The Maple Syrup Heist" (Directed by Brian McGinn) – In Canada, maple syrup is worth more than oil. When $20 million of syrup goes missing, the trail leads back to an epic battle between cartels and the little guy.
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As spring break is about to wrap up, the memories from my trip will live on (cliche, right?). The songs that were constantly played on the radio and in the car throughout the vacation are now quite memorable and will always remind me of this junior year spring break. Here's a peak at the songs that will most likely be on repeat for the next few weeks.
Stressed Out // Twenty One Pilots
Stitches // Shawn Mendes
I Took a Pill In Ibiza // Mike Posner
7 Years // Lukas Graham
Don't Need Nobody // Ellie Goulding
(Anything from Ellie's "Delirium" album >> )
Cheap Thrills // Sia
You Know You Like It // DJ Snake, AlunaGeorge


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|Dieter A. Krewedl, Ph.D.
Position: Director
Dieter A. Krewedl is a Director of RenGold.
From May 2004 to November 2010, he was a director of AuEx, served as Chair of its Compensation Committee and a member of its Audit Committee. Dieter served on the special committee of AuEx that oversaw the negotiations of Fronteer's acquisition of AuEx.
Dieter has over 35 years of mineral exploration experience primarily with the following three major mining companies: Utah International/Pathfinder Mines Corporation (Areva) from 1973 to 1995 serving as Vice President of Exploration from 1990 to 1995; Echo Bay Mines, Ltd. from 1996 to 1998 as Vice President of Exploration; and Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation from 1998 to 2004 as Senior Vice President of Exploration. He is now a consulting geologist in the mining industry.
Dieter has a Ph.D. degree in Economic Geology from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona (1974), a Masters degree in geology from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio (1967) and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio (1965).
He is a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geology and past President (2004 to 2006) of the Geological Society of Nevada (GSN). He served on the GSN's Board of Directors from 2006 to 2009 and has served as Vice Chair of the GSN Foundation since 2005.
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A slick Windows game manager, which automatically scans and scraps games from Steam (installed or...
Created by GameRoom
I had to leave GameRoom since it had a critical issue, it would not be able to update itself for some reason and thus would keep re-downloading it and trying to patch itself cause it to use lots of resources and internet, greatly slowing down my computer.
Availability for meta data is very poor, since it uses only one database which is IGDB.
UI is decent could be more polished and more intuitive. It sometimes does not respond properly causing me to click more than once or twice.
I left Gameroom in favor for Playnite, never looked back since!
Nice UI and now support emulators, exactly what I've been looking for ! The only downside is that it's RAM hungry.
You might want to check out playnite


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Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) Portal Help
As of June 27, 2016, all FHA-approved mortgagees have been required to use the FHA's new Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal to submit appraisal data to the FHA. The EAD portal only allows uploads of appraisals that comply with the FHA's Appraisal Report and Data Delivery Guide.
The EAD portal checks appraisal data submissions against FHA appraisal data requirements, and provides error messages and/or warning notifications for mortgagees to review and/or remedy.
- Detailed status messages indicate successful or unsuccessful submissions. Only successful submissions are transmitted to the FHA.
- "Hard Stop" messages are built into the portal and indicate data errors that must be resolved before the submission can be successfully transmitted, thus avoiding data conflicts between the EAD portal and the FHAC.
- Additional error messages will allow a submission to be transmitted, but indicate possible data discrepancies that mortgagees may need to address.
For more information from the FHA about its EAD portal, click here.
Be sure to review the FHA Appraisal Report and Data Delivery Guide as well.
The EAD portal is currently available through Global DMS' Global Kinex® application.
EAD Portal Overview:
The FHA's Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal is a free, web-based technology that enables mortgagees – or their third-party service providers – to electronically transmit appraisal data and reports to the FHA prior to loan endorsement. This process became mandatory on June 27, 2016, and required lenders to use the portal to submit all their FHA origination appraisals.
When submitting an appraisal, the EAD portal will either provide confirmation of a successful submission or information regarding required corrections that need to be made before resubmission. Once an appraisal is successfully submitted, data sharing between the EAD portal and FHA Connection (FHAC) allows for the population of certain data fields on the FHAC Appraisal Logging screen.
The EAD portal allows up to 10 appraisal files per submission, and also allows the submission of up to 3 appraisal files per loan. Appraisals submitted through the EAD are always subject to an FHA compliance review, and the portal will return both overridable and non-overridable hard stop messages when appraisal data falls outside FHA requirements.
Accepted Forms/Data Types include:
- Mismo 2.6 GSE Extended Format:
- Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (FNMA Form 1004; FRE Form 70)
- Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report (FNMA Form 1073; FRE Form 465)
- Mismo 2.6 Errata 1:
- Small Residential Income Property Appraisal Report (FNMA Form 1025; FRE Form 72)
- Manufactured Home Appraisal Report (FNMA Form 1004C; FRE Form 70B)
- Appraisal Update or Completion Report (FNMA Form 1004D; FRE Form 442)
Mandatory EAD Migration:
In order to begin using the FHA's EAD portal, mortgagees must first migrate their appraisal data reports to the portal. Mortgagees can register for an onboarding phase in FHAC using the following steps:
- Log-in to FHAC and select the "Lender Functions" option.
- On the "Lenders Functions" screen, choose the second item in the menu titled, "Electronic Appraisal Delivery Sign Up."
- Select the desired onboarding phase.
Once a mortgagee has registered, they will not be able to access the EAD portal until their phase has begun. In addition, they must also select and register their EAD Administrator(s) via FHAC, who will then in-turn receive EAD access credentials from HUD – these include vendors that submit FHA orders on behalf of their lender-clients. Mortgagees with multiple FHA Lender ID's will need to register an EAD Administrator for each ID during their onboarding phase.
Once their onboarding phase has begun, both mortgagees and their EAD Administrators may access the EAD portal via a direct integration (like Global Kinex®) or through the FHA's own web interface.
EAD onboarding will take place in a live system and any appraisal data transmitted through the EAD portal – including any data submitted during an onboarding phase – will become the appraisal of record.
For more information, check out the following FHA resources:
Mortgage Onboarding Process
FHA Training for Lender Users: 100 – FHA EAD Portal
FHA Training for Lender Administrators: 101 – FHA EAD Portal
Obtaining and Configuring EAD Direct Integration Credentials
EAD Direct Integration User ID Request Form


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Dave Chappelle Reflects on Money--The Fuel For Choices
When asked if Dave Chappelle was happy with his decision to walk away from Comedy Central 7 years ago, he gave a very insightful answer, an answer that I often lead with when I make decisions in my own life:
"You do what you feel like you need to do, at the time."
Chappelle went on to say "Whenever there is something I'd like to have, that I could have afforded, that I can't now afford, then I am upset about it---but then when I see a guy going to a job that's time consuming and he doesn't have the freedom to do the things I get to do, then I feel good about it."
His answer really resonated with me because while freelancing isn't the most lucrative venture out there, it definitely has its perks. I get more freedom than most anyone else in the traditional workforce. I get to sleep in, take vacations when I want, and stay up all night binge watching Orange is the New Black if I so desire. At the end of the interview, Chappelle jokes that the extra 40 million dollars would have made him happier in the long run, but there is no way of ever knowing for sure. He did what he had to do in the moment. If he had stuck it out--he might have had to sacrifice date nights with his wife and watching his kids grow up.
Whichever path you choose--make sure you are listening to your inner voice, he (or she) usually knows best.
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The best helmsmen work on shore
23 November 2017 • 3 min reading time
Water as a way to attain innovative and sustainable growth. This is the goal of the blue route of the National Science Agenda, in which important trends such as increased safety through autonomous shipping are key. TNO is working with many major players in the maritime sector to capitalize on the economic opportunities present in these technological developments.
It all started with Truck Platooning, in which convoys of two or more trucks drive safely and automatically with less than 10 metres of space between them. This technology has been developed to the point where it is being tested on public roads. One of the biggest challenges is devising a way to deal safely with as many unexpected scenarios as possible. "A vehicle may cut in ahead of you, traffic may suddenly slow down or the road surface may be slippery in patches", explains Maurice Kwakkernaat of TNO. "If you're aware of all the potential scenarios, then you can design a vehicle to be 'streetwise'. The same applies to autonomous shipping: how do you ensure that a ship can safely handle unexpected events?"
Making autonomous shipping a reality
Autonomous shipping can make use of the expertise that has been amassed in the development of autonomous driving. But there are a number of pronounced differences. TNO's Maurits Huisman explains: "An example that comes to mind is the IT infrastructure. At sea you simply don't have the connectivity and bandwidth that we take for granted in terrestrial applications like in automated driving. What's more, a big vessel is far less agile than a passenger car. This means that you have to put a lot more advance thought into resolving a situation before the various systems arrive at a safe decision. We can make this possible with tech that identifies risks in advance. It also means that operators working in shore support centres have a crucial role to play."
Economic opportunities
As part of a TKI Dinalog project, TNO is working with ten inland shipping companies and other interested parties to identify economic opportunities. Another joint-industry project aims to demonstrate an autonomous vessel in 2018. Partners in this project are TU Delft, MARIN, TNO, a number of companies, service providers and maritime training programmes. "Parts of the technology are already in place to make autonomous shipping possible," says Marnix Krikke, Innovation & Human Capital Director of the Netherlands Maritime Technology sector association. "But we still have choices to make before we can integrate these various elements into workable solutions. What decisions do you entrust to intelligent systems, and what do you want the human operator to do? TNO is the ideal partner for us thanks to their combined expertise in the areas of the human factor, technology, business cases and regulations."
"A joint-industry project aims to demonstrate an autonomous vessel in 2018"
Phased introduction of autonomous shipping
Krikke is committed to a phased introduction of autonomous shipping. "Over the next ten years we will implement it in niches that lend themselves to this new technology, such as security for offshore windfarms and dredging operations. Coordination of activities like these can be easily managed from shore. Another potential application is in regular routes along the coast, as they're already doing in Norway. In general, we envisage a more robust advisory role for shore-based systems, thus lightening the workload for crew and technical personnel. Software is just as good at avoiding collisions as a professional navigator studying a radar screen."
Steering ships from shore
Shore support involves a shore-based operator controlling a number of ships. This is the most likely scenario for the future as the technology develops. Pieter Boersma of TNO elucidates: "At TNO's facilities in the town of Soesterberg we've created the Control Organisation Research Environment (CORE) for simulating control rooms. We see lots of potential for the maritime sector. Moreover, market parties recognize the cost advantages of working in series. If a single operator can control five ships in convoy, then many more operations can be standardized."
"In general, we envisage a more robust advisory role for shore-based systems, thus lightening the workload for crew and technical personnel"
Lower emissions
"Shipping companies can save fuel and decrease CO2 emissions by planning routes more accurately and by factoring in currents, the weather and sailing speed," Huisman continues. "It goes without saying that safety is a concern for everyone involved. In fact, we must ensure that autonomous shipping is even safer than traditional navigation. To err is human, but if a system fails, we quickly lose our confidence in the technology."
Multidisciplinary merger
In the future, automated road traffic and automated water traffic will merge. "We are experiencing a transition to many more collaborative, autonomous systems on land, at sea and in the air," states Pieter Boersma. "It's a transition that calls for multidisciplinary expertise. Different requirements apply to inland shipping operations than to windfarm inspections. And a hoisting operation places different demands on systems and manpower than container transhipment. It's all customized. We invite maritime professionals, both young and old, to join us in conceptualizing the future. And of course we are also keen to get in touch with organizations that might wish to use the available technology."


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Earlier this year, Farm Bureau volunteers made some calls on potential members, and among the new members they signed was a nice young couple named Andrew and Carlee Cook.
Those volunteers must have done a good job representing Indiana Farm Bureau because Carlee Cook is now the newest member of INFB's regional manager team. As of Sept. 5, she became the regional manager for Tipton, Howard, Miami, Grant, Wabash and Huntington counties.
"I'm still learning a lot about what I'll be doing as an RM, but I know I have a great responsibility in being the face of Farm Bureau by carrying out its mission and vision," she said. "I'm looking forward to learning from coworkers and members about all things agriculture and what affects their day-to-day goals."
She comes to Farm Bureau after two years with Kokomo Grain Co., where she worked as a customer service representative with an applied focus in grain merchandising.
A native of Miami County, Cook got her associate of science degree from Ivy Tech (Kokomo) in 2013, and then in 2015 she graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's in agriculture communications.
She and Andrew (who works in the research department at Beck's Hybrids) were married in 2016 and live in Tipton County. She enjoys participating in community activities, including acting as assistant coach for the Howard County Special Olympics bocce ball team and supporting Ivy Tech and its Circle of Ivy women's philanthropy.
She also supports Purdue teams, the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. Her hobbies include photography, videography (she has a "small side job" as an event videographer) and spending time with family.
"I haven't had an ample amount of time to carry out the responsibilities of being an RM, but I can say that I'm confident that my favorite part about the job will be serving the people my six counties and being in community with all them," she said.