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Lueann Mott Skelly
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text: August 12, 2018 Linbach, Gustave Tagged: Author Apparent pseudonym of the unidentified UK author (? -? ) of The Azrael of Anarchy (1894), set in a Near Future England subverted by an anarchist conspiracy against the realm led by Sir Dunstan Gryme, whose experiments with and Inventions of new poisons (which he uses ruthlessly) make him seem at first little more than a Mad Scientist. But after he instigates a cholera epidemic and an Invasion, causing the government to topple and the Queen to escape into Canadian exile, the half-Indian Gryme is revealed as a genuine Antihero who bears an almost supernatural hatred of the Western world, a genuine archangel of death, as per the title. [JC]"Gustave Linbach"borndiedworks The Azrael of Anarchy (London: Simpkin and Marshall, 1894) [hb/]links Internet Speculative Fiction Database Previous versions of this entry 16/02/2010 20/12/2011 08/02/2012 21/08/2012 11/08/2013 08/07/2014 22/10/2014 21/08/2015 26/10/2015 12/02/2016 27/04/2016 30/01/2017 13/04/2017

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My Ambrosia has just exited from the moulds :) !
This new plane manufactured by Palo & Miro Polonec (Miro Model) . Miro Model is well known in the F1E (free fligth) world. For example, pilots from the french national F1E team are using Miro Model planes.
This is a crosstail sailplane with a 2.95m wingspan and a DP section. It has a original wing planform.
The plane has now a long trip from Slovakia to its new home in France in the coming weeks. As soon as I receive it, you will have a complete presentation in details.


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Let the memory of Juanita be with us forever
- 81 years old
- Born on October 15, 1932 .
- Passed away on March 2, 2014 .
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Juanita Davis 81 years old , born on October 15, 1932 and passed away on March 2, 2014. We will remember her forever.
3 years ago on this day I lost my best friend and my loving Unforgettable mother. Seems like an eternity to me I miss you so very much Mama can't wait until we're together again oh what a day that will be.
My Best Friend Forever, my beautilful Mother. I miss her EVERYDAY, Not a moment pass` that she isnt in my thoughts and dreams. My heart aches for her company,advise ,her hugs and her UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. Its hard not being with her EVERYDAY. I can`t wait until we ate together again in OUR FATHERS HOUSE. I long for the day. Love and miss you SO..OOOO MUCH MOM.


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Looking for a better way to benchmark your global mobility program?
An April 26, 2018 report
from the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade
recommends that Canada apply sales taxes to digital products sold in the
country by foreign sellers through e-commerce, and tax the profits of the
companies making the sales.
The report echoes recent proposals from the OECD and the
European Union to begin taxing such activities, although the types and amounts
of proposed taxes vary widely.
These proposals around the world have the potential to substantially
affect the tax liability of a wide range of companies doing business remotely.
The report recommends GST/HST tax on the sales themselves,
and a tax on the profits of those companies making the sales. The principal
evoked is that online sales and the profits companies earn from them should be
taxed in the country where the products are consumed, and where the economic
activities that created the profits occurred.
Online sellers would have to register in Canada to collect
and remit the GST/HST taxes, although the Committee acknowledges that Canada
generally would not have the ability to compel registration and collection by
non-residents with no permanent establishment in Canada.
Quebec has already enacted legislation intended to
accomplish a part of that goal. The Province's new measure, which goes into
effect January 1, 2019, requires that foreign e-commerce sellers collect and
pay sales tax on digital services and intangible property sold in Quebec. The
Committee's report would go further, and also require collection of sales tax
on sales of tangible property into Canada by means of the internet.
The Committee has asked the government to respond by
September 17, 2018, and Department of Finance has said it intends to do so,
although it has stated no preliminary position on the proposals.
A new wealth tax in Venezuela has implications for companies and employees operating in Venezuela.
India's reduction of corporate tax rates are intended to attract business.
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From the Leafs official site - preserved for posterity
Talkin' After Re-Uppin'
Matt Stajan has a chat with Mike Ulmer after signing a two-year contract to stay on Toronto with the Maple Leafs
Mike Ulmer | Mapleleafs.commentator Jul 7, 2008, 4:58 PM EDT
Matt Stajan has signed a two-year deal to remain a Toronto Maple Leaf.
Stajan, a Mississauga boy, hasn't played for any other NHL team and recorded one of his best statistical seasons last year with a career-high 16 goals.
Mapleleafs.com's Mike Ulmer caught up with the 24-year-old winger after his workout. Matt's workout, not Mike's.
Mike Ulmer: Matt, what was your Welcome to the NHL Moment?
Matt Stajan: I think scoring your first goal. Mine was against Ottawa. Also, getting a taste of playing in the playoffs is a close second.
Mike Ulmer: You were a minus-11 last year. A lot of players don't put a lot of stock in plus-minus, but how concerned were you about what was the first minus season of your career?
Matt Stajan: I think that stat sways both ways. Sometimes you are on the ice and it's not your fault and sometimes you get a plus and you're not involved. For sure, I wasn't happy with the way I slid during the year.
Mike Ulmer: How much do you know about Ron Wilson?
Matt Stajan: Not much. I'm looking forward to meeting him. I've heard his rant when he snapped on that TSN commentator. That's as much as I know about him.
Mike Ulmer: Who is your favourite linemate, all time?
Matt Stajan: I love playing with Alex Steen on our current team. Through the years, I really jelled with Owen Nolan on the ice. Joe Nieuwendyk was terrific.
Mike Ulmer: Who is the toughest guy to score on in practice?
Matt Stajan: Ed Belfour. He didn't like it, for sure.
Mike Ulmer: What did you think the first time you met Tie Domi.
Matt Stajan: I like Tie. The first time you meet him, you're a little bit intimidated. He welcomed me to the team with open arms. Tie was one of those great veterans but the first time you don't know what to expect.
Mike Ulmer: You lived at home as a Leaf rookie. Did sleeping at night under the posters of those great players and then having to play them make it hard to face opposing players?
Matt Stajan: I wouldn't change it. The reason I lived at home was I didn't know if I would be up all year. I could have stayed at a hotel, but the team didn't tell me to find a place until after the trade deadline. I'm not going to get some place when I can stay at home in the comfort of living with my family. It made it easier for me to have the support all around me.
Mike Ulmer: Are you going to spend all your contract money in one place?
Matt Stajan: No. I'm pretty conservative that way.


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The Swiss landscape was shaped by glaciers, which hollowed out the valleys and led to the creation of a multitude of magnificent lakes, a large part of Switzerland's beautiful scenery.
The Swiss plateau, set between the Jura and Alps mountain chains and extending from Lake Geneva in the southwest to Lake Constance in the northeast, represents about 30% of the country's surface area. The main cities and industries are concentrated on this plateau, making Switzerland one of the world's most densely populated countries. Most of the Swiss live in this zone, with half the population based in the urban areas of Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Bern, Olten, Aarau, Zurich, and Baden. The plateau is also the country's center of agricultural production.
Within its borders Switzerland has nearly every variety of landscape, vegetation, and climatic condition known in Europe. Only a few dozen miles, as the crow flies, separate the lowest point in Switzerland, the shores of Lake Maggiore (where palm trees thrive in a Mediterranean climate), from the highest, the Dufourspitze (where the climate is one of eternal snow and ice).
Of course, the Alps are the main tourist attraction of Switzerland, with about 100 peaks above 3,600m (12,000 ft.). Some 1,800 glaciers offer the sight of an awesome and sometimes-savage nature. The view south from the Jungfraujoch, the highest rail station in Europe, is one of wind-swept rock and ice, majestic and dramatic.
The Swiss Alps form the centerpiece of Europe's alpine range. They're broken by the great valleys of the Rhône in the canton of the Valais and the Rhine in the canton of the Graubünden, as well as by many lateral valleys. (A canton is a division similar to a U.S. state.) To the north, the chain ends in the Bernese Alps (Finsteraarhorn); to the south in the Valais Alps (the Monte Rosa range); and to the east, the Alps end at Piz Bernina. In the canton of Ticino, which on the map looks like a triangular section of northern Italy, Switzerland possesses part of the southern face of the Alps.
Zurich -- Close to the northern border of Switzerland, Zurich is not only the country's largest city, but also one of the most scenic capitals of the world, famous for its lakeside promenades set against a backdrop of towering mountains. The lakeside quays lead to the Alstadt, or Old Town, presided over by the city's two most historic churches, Fraumünster and Grossmünster. For a view of the Alps, visitors head for Uetliberg. Two of Europe's greatest museums call Zurich home: the Rietberg with its magnificent non-European art collection, and the Bührle with its array of modern art.
The Bernese Oberland -- Switzerland's best-known alpine region is named after its largest city, Bern, the Swiss capital. Known for the beauty of its mountains, it includes many famous resorts, the largest of which is Interlaken, popular mainly in the summer. At its higher altitudes, where the snowfall is more consistent, are such chic ski resorts as Gstaad, Grindelwald, Kandersteg, Mürren, and Wengen.
Northeastern Switzerland -- Relatively neglected by tourists, this region is separated from southern Germany and Austria by the waters of the Rhine and Lake Constance. Its highlights include St. Gallen, a lace-making center and the economic center of the region, certain sections of the Rhine valley, and the Rhine Falls, near Neuhausen.
Basel & the Jura -- In northwestern Switzerland, Basel, the capital of the region, is an ancient university town and trading center on the Rhine, set midway between French Alsace and the Jura canton in Switzerland. The Jura is a range of "folded" limestone ridges between two great rivers, the Rhône and the Rhine.
The Valais -- This rugged valley of the upper Rhône offers such geographic attractions as the Matterhorn and the Great St. Bernard Pass. Equally divided between French- and German-speaking residents, it's rich in alpine folklore. Its most frequented ski resort is Zermatt.
Lausanne & the Shores of Lake Geneva -- Called Lac Léman by the Swiss, Lake Geneva is the largest freshwater body in central Europe, covering some 583 sq. km (225 sq. miles). It's partially fed by the alpine waters of the Rhône and is emptied by a continuation of the same river, which eventually pours into the Mediterranean. Lausanne, the cultural center of the area, is the second-largest city on Lake Geneva and the fifth largest in Switzerland.
Geneva -- Geneva, Switzerland's second-largest city, is distinctly different from the rest of Switzerland and culturally more attuned to France. It's built on the Rhône, at the lower end of Lake Geneva, and is bordered on three sides by French territory. This center of world banking and commerce -- and the site of many world organizations, such as the Red Cross -- is celebrated for its prosperity, elegance, and sophistication.
Lucerne & Central Switzerland -- The heartland of Switzerland, this region takes in four different cantons: Lucerne, Uri, Unterwalden, and Schwyz, from which the country's name is derived. The region's only major city is Lucerne, a medieval town made famous as a resort in the 19th century. It sits at the northern edge of the lake that bears its name. Despite Switzerland's wealth of attractions, Lucerne is the Swiss city that most North Americans prefer to visit.
The Grisons & the Engadine -- This area is the largest and most easterly of the cantons of Switzerland. It's also one of the least populated, taking in about 363 sq. km (140 sq. miles) of glaciers and legions of jagged, wind-swept mountain peaks. Its capital is Chur, the oldest town in Switzerland, but most visitors bypass it en route to the ski resorts of Arosa, Klosters, and Davos. The Engadine stretches for 97km (60 miles), from the Maloja Plateau to Finstermünz. The region's chief attraction is the glamorous winter resort of St. Moritz.
The Ticino -- The Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, the Ticino is the most southerly -- and warmest -- region of the country. Not surprisingly, it's the retirement dream for many residents in the northern cantons. The region includes the major cities of Lugano and Locarno, which share, respectively, the lakes of Lugano and Maggiore with Italy. The Italian influence is most strongly felt in the region's relaxed tempo.
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Nintendo Moves Some Switch Production Out of China, Adapting to Tariff Threat
Some console production shifts to Southeast Asia
TOKYO—Nintendo Co. is shifting some production of its Switch videogame console to Southeast Asia from China to limit the impact of possible U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made electronics, said people who work on Nintendo's supply chain.
It is another example of manufacturers adapting to the tariff threat. Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group said Tuesday that it was ready to move assembly of Apple Inc.'s iPhones out of China if necessary, and Japan's Sharp Corp., which is controlled by Foxconn, said last week that it planned to move...


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MD, MRCPsych, Dip. In Clinical Psychiatry, Diploma in Health Research Dr. Soumya Ghosh is a Consultant Psychiatrist with Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. He completed his Psychiatric training in the United Kingdom. Apart from being a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (United Kingdom), Soumya has acquired Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry (Royal College…read more


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Just in time for the holidays, Rosedale Ave is hosting their very 1st Pop Up Shop.
Rosedale Ave is online store dedicated to simple and conscious children's wear for ages 2-8 years old. Their collection offers beautiful designs built around the idea of ethic and sustainability in fashion.
Based out of Montreal, Rosedale Ave has been open for 5 months now. Here's your chance to see and shop the latest collection featuring brands such as VEJA, Young Soles, Maison Chaos & more. For this VERY special event, there will be promotions, giveaways and a delicious Juice bar.
Cash & credit cards are accepted.
Bring the entire family! Let us know you're attending here!


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10 Things ALL First-Time Travelers To Thailand Do
Whether it's splashing about in waterfalls or shaking trunks(?) with an elephant, partying on moonlit beaches or getting pampered in the massage parlors, Thailand has a selection of things that every first-time visitor seems to simply have to do.
1. Party down Khaosan Road
Ever since The Beach showed a youthful Leo DiCaprio letting loose between the pulsing house bars and the sprawling Chang drinkeries, this strip of steaming food stalls, gaudy massage parlors, neon-lit clubs and sleepless party dives has been the epicenter of the Bangkok backpacking scene. It's the place to go to feel the throbbing energy of Bangkok at its most…well, throbbing. Yep, Khaosan Road is now considered nothing less than a rite of passage for first-timers in the Land of Smiles. Don't miss it!
2. Meet an elephant
You'd have to be crazy to come all the way to Thailand and not at least have the urge to meet the nation's great gentle giant. Galumphing through the forests of the north and the south alike, elephants are not only darn cute to the T, but also a sacred icon of the Land of Smiles. These days, getting up close and personal with one of the hulking beasts of the Thai wilds is always close to the top of the menu for many a first-time visitor. LBW know that, but we also know it's important to travel ethically, which is precisely why we ONLY visit ethical elephant sanctuaries, where riding is totally prohibited, mahouts (elephant owners) don't use sharp tools, and there's minimal impact on the environment!
3. Get a massage
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If that long-haul hop across the Pacific to Bangkok has gotten your back in a muddle, or the heady fray of Khaosan Road has you all tensed up, then don't worry because Thailand has the perfect answer: the traditional massage. Spines will twist, bones will click, shoulders will be twirled around and you'll be bent this way in that into shapes you didn't even know were possible. You're sure to come out feeling all the better for it though, and only about $5 lighter for the whole hour. Nice.
4. Go to the Chiang Mai night market
All first-time visitors to Thailand pine after the quirky second-city of the nation, Chiang Mai. And ALL first-time visitors who go there usually dutifully head for the frenetic medley of jewelry sellers, Rasta-Buddha craftspeople, knock-off sportswear hawks and vintage clothes emporiums that makes up the famous night bazaar. Go for your Chang vests, your elephant-print hippy pants, your tote bags, your dungarees and more, not to mention a clutch of raucous live music bars and Aussie pubs.
5. Full Moon Party…of course
Some decades ago, a few hippies started partying on the remote gulf island of Koh Phangan. Word spread of their moonlit shindigs on the sand and the rest, they say, is history. Today, these mega beach blowouts are one of Thailand's top draws, magnetizing neon-painted revelers and LBW tours alike with their medley of fire shows and sloshing bucket cocktails. Under the gaze of the great glowing orb in the sky, you'll party to reggae mashups and twirl in the tropical heat, waiting and wallowing until sunup.
6. See a fire show (on Phi Phi preferably)
Thailand's after dark parties are defined by a couple of things: bucket cocktails (another thing all first-timers do); dancing on the beach, and – of course – fire shows. Twirling Dervishes of the Thai variety can often be seen striking a match and lighting whole skipping ropes, juggling flaming skittles, breathing plumes of smoke and shooting conflagrations into the night sky. We reckon some of the best fire shows are to be seen on the island of Koh Phi Phi. But hey, what do we know? We've only been traveling Thailand for 10 years…
7. Be wide-eyed in a temple
With its deep religious character and adherence to the mystical schools of Buddhism, Thailand comes packed with awesome and eye-opening spiritual sites the likes of which you could never see at home. That's probably why so many a first-timer in the Land of Smiles will pack in a visit to one of the great shrines of the nation. We recommend a jaunt to the famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha (also known as Wat Pra Kaew) in Bangkok, or a tour of the crumbling ancient Khmer stupas of Ayutthaya (a whole city that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site) for some of the best.
8. Eat pad Thai from a roadside seller
As you wander the tight-knit alleys of Bangkok's Banglamphu or stroll the Old City of Chiang Mai, you're sure to encounter the twisting, turning scents of peanut sauce and sizzling shrimps, of chili flakes and fresh lime garnish. These are the ingredients to the most famous of all Thailand's national dishes: the pad Thai. It's a must-try. The best places to get it are straight from a roadside stall. We like to chuck on loads of extra nuts and beansprouts, just for good measure. Ah goodness, mouth's a-watering now.
9. Go exploring on a scooter
If you're qualified and have the necessary licenses, there's arguably no better way to get around Thailand's towns than by scooter. With the obvious exception of traffic-choked Bangkok, these purring two-wheeled machines can easily rumble up the local lanes to reveal hidden waterfalls and temples. They are ubiquitous, too. You'll find them for rent in the smallest backwaters for just a handful of baht a day. One warning: be careful! Too many stories of broken legs and doctor's visits come out of scooter riding in Thailand. Keep your wits about you and only hop on if you're certain you can handle it!
10. Take a dip in a waterfall
From the cascading terraces of the Erawan Falls in the south – a real favorite of our time in the river town of Kanchanaburi – to the hidden forest falls around Chiang Mai and the muddy canyon cataracts of Pai, Thailand is packed with breathtaking waterfalls. With the scorching heat of Southeast Asia hemming you in all around, there's really nothing for it but to strip off (not entirely though please, some of these spots are sacred) and take a dip. Yep, you'll often find our LBW groups swapping regular showers for awesome tropical waterfalls and wild swims with macaques on our Thaiventure and Treasures of Thailand tours.
If you can remember something you did the first time you visited the Land of Smiles, or are thinking of hitting Thailand this year and have never been, we'd love to hear about your memories/plans in the comments below. Or, if you think it's time you finally hit the road and traveled the country, it'd be great to have you on an LBW Thailand tour!


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Davon & Clinton
Davon & Clinton
Race of child interested in adopting: Caucasian, Caucasian/Asian, Caucasian/African American, Caucasian/Hispanic, Hispanic or South/Central American
Gender of child interested in adopting: Boy
Family Type: LGBT
Children: No
State we live in: MO
Religion: Baptist/Christian
Dear Expectant Mother,
It takes an extremely amazing person to consider adoption for their child. It exemplifies your unending love and commitment to your baby. We cannot even begin to imagine the courage, sacrifice, and strength it takes to be able to do what you're doing, and we admire you and respect you so much for this reason.
It is our great honor to try to live up to your example and show that same sacrifice and love for your baby. Your baby will grow up with the knowledge that they are incredibly loved, not by just us, but you as well. We will always strive to put their needs first, and will provide the safe and nurturing environment that they deserve. It will also be our mission to ensure your baby is provided with the best opportunities, education, and healthcare in order for them to grow into a happy, intelligent, and healthy child. Your baby's unique talents, interests, and gifts will be encouraged and supported. They have so many friends and family already who are excitedly awaiting their arrival.
Our words and actions cannot begin to convey how grateful we are to you. By making this decision, you are giving us an opportunity to be parents, which is one of the greatest gifts in life. We hope you will find peace and solace throughout your journey and know that your sacrifice and kindness will never be forgotten.
About Us
We are a laid-back, adventurous, goofy, and fun-loving couple. We met four-and-a-half years ago, when a mutual friend set us up on a blind date. Davon had just returned from an eleven-month deployment in Afghanistan with the United States Army. We immediately hit it off, and we dated for the next three years. We were married in a small ceremony on Christmas Eve in 2017, and every day since then we are reminded of why we fell in love, and we continue to grow closer and stronger each day. We care deeply about helping others and have gone into professions in public service that focus on making our community and people's lives better. Clint is also currently attending law school part-time, and Davon is working towards a graduate degree in healthcare.
Our Home
We live in a diverse, family-friendly neighborhood located in a quiet part of the city; our neighborhood features a pool, tennis court, and basketball court. There are parks, restaurants, shopping, and exceptional schools close by. We are centrally located between two large cities that feature an unlimited amount of sporting events, museums, amusement parks, zoos, and historically significant sites. Our dogs, Ruger and Trigger, are both German Shepherds. We enjoy taking them to all the local dog parks and walking the trails spread throughout the city. They are great with our friends' children, and they are looking forward to having another human to love and play with.
Our Extended Family
Both of our families play a significant role in our lives. We're both so fortunate to have loving and encouraging family members that provide such a strong network of support. They cannot wait to share in this awesome journey with us and welcome a new member into our families.
We both grew up in the Midwest surrounded by large extended families. Davon is from a small town outside Springfield, Missouri. He grew up with his parents and his two older siblings. Clint grew up in the Des Moines, Iowa area with his parents and three siblings.
Both of our families share a love and appreciation for holidays and traditions, something they have passed down to us. We look forward to spending holidays and birthdays together with family and friends, people who have always made the holidays so much fun and who have filled them with such love and warmth. Growing up celebrating holidays and taking part in traditions always seemed truly magical for both of us, and this is an experience that we hope to pass down as well. We're so excited to share our family's traditions with your child, and over time we will create fun and exciting traditions of our own as well.
What Led Us To Adoption
After much thought and reflection, we have reached a point in our lives where we're ready to become dads. Honestly, we are so excited to be starting this process and taking our first steps to making this happen. We realize that adoption can be a challenging and rewarding process, and we are ready to embrace whatever comes our way with optimism and hope. Our appreciation and respect for adoption is immense. Davon's older sister was adopted before he was born, and she has been there for him from the very beginning. Just like Davon's parents, we hope to adopt in order to add to our family and to have a child for us to love, protect, and teach.


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Something to Ponder
Yay, Yay, Yay! It is done, done, done! It took me three days, but now it is done. The groundcover planted years ago among our mature trees has received its annual weeding. And I am so happy!
Years ago, we transplanted tiny groundcover plants from another area in our backyard. It has taken a little extra TLC over the years for these baby plants to get established. They are planted in soil that dries out fairly easily. They don't get water unless we have a lot of rain that makes its way through the trees above. The pine needles and pine cones that fall each year provide a natural weed barrier and help retain moisture, but they also make it difficult for new runners to get established. Thus, the annual weeding of the groundcover.
The weeding is more of a cleaning, actually. Using my rubber-gloved hands to push aside excess pine needles from the outer edges of the plants so runners can latch onto solid ground. Using my leaf rake in the "still bare" areas to just skim the surface of any winter debris that has "flown in." Using my sharp-edged hand tool to hopefully "get all of the root" when I come to the dandelions or mulberry and elm saplings that escaped last year's ritual of care. Tender loving care.
And I wonder … what is "excess" in my life that could be moved aside in order for new life to emerge? Is there debris cluttering the landscape of my heart? Have I overlooked a nagging "something" that is now deeply rooted and needing particular attention? What new thing is attempting to take hold if I make some space for it, and nurture it?
Holy and Gracious Gardener God, we thank you for your tending of our souls. Help us as we seek your solid ground as basis for our lives. May we flourish in your tender loving care. Amen.
Grace and peace … --Pastor Pat
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Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad becomes a great choice for a low calorie, healthy and low fat lunch. The blend of flavors from the fresh vegetables compliment each other with a burst of freshness that only this combination can provide. The vinegar and oil dressing coat each bite with a healthy addition to the salad.
Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad
- 1 red onion cut in 1/4 inch wedges
- 4 cucumbers peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch rounds
- 3 roma tomatoes cored and cut in 1/2 inch wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- Soak the red onion wedges in salted ice water for 30 minutes and then drain well.
- Put the onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the vinegar, sugar, and canola oil in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add to the vegetables and toss well. Refrigerate.
- To serve, add the chopped parsley.


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Core Collection
Cool images from show-related stuff (or sometimes just because we wanted to make something weird for Instagram)!
Network Productions
Artwork made for our shows, in print form.
Strong Fictional Women
It helps to point out the badass women in fiction. It's more fun to put them up on your wall as an awesome, pop-art poster. (We made these because we wanted them but thought you might, too!)
The Fuchur
Select artwork from the Awkward Human satirical art exhibition The Fuchur (Part I). Take a relic of the 22nd century home with you today!
Ghosts in Meatspace
Artwork from the origins of the 23rd century and Geodesian culture. It's not just a game...
21st Century Politics
From the #RepubliQueens to the Elbow Truth Stream, we're embracing the "anything goes" political forum of the early 21st century.
Artwork from our PixelLove playing cards, sticker, and stationary available as posters and art prints.
Triumph Over ADversity
Visuals to go with all the real ads on the Awkward Human Survival Guide podcast. ;)


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Since 2007, Dr. Afrouz Demehri has been helping patients with their health problems. Practicing as a licensed board-certified Naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative functional medicine for women, she finds the root cause for hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, stress, weight or digestive issues, fatigue, depression and anxiety.
As Associate Professor at University of California Irvine's Department of Medicine, she sees patients at the Susan Samueli Centre for Integrative Medicine in Costa Mesa. She also sees patients in Laguna Niguel and online for patients who cannot travel to see her.


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Potential non-payment of rent
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We have been advised by a tenant that her tax credits have been reduced to a point where she cannot, now, afford to pay the rent on our property.The tenant has let us know that this month's rent will be two weeks late.That leaves us with unanswered questions - for example
- The tenant has not given us notice, just told us that the rent will be late.
- It seems most likely that will not be able to continue, depending on whether the future can be clarified after rent is paid 2 weeks late.
Do we deal with the situation by giving the tenant 2 months notice, thereby minimising our potential loss?
Do we ask for clarification of the situation in writing?
Both the above!
Right now, we are in limbo and prefer to be organised.
The tenants are a woman and her 3 children, and I'm sure neither party wants this kind of upset to the tenant's lives.
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It has been raining here since Friday afternoon and it hasn't stopped since. Even our local river has flooded the road. So much rain! I'm ready for the sun.
I don't know about you, but rainy weather turns me into a slug. I don't want to anything. However the children and I did venture out to the store to purchase flower seeds. The exploration theme this week has been gardening. We are making a flower bed for the children to plant their own flowers. Unfortunately, we can't get much gardening done when we can't get outside. Also the children are going a wee bit stir crazy. So mama is going a bit crazy too. haha!
Oh well, I'm kinda looking forward to going mushroom hunting with them after all this rain. Here are just a few of the photos I've taken over the years. Our yard is apparently perfect for mushrooms. We always get a wide variety. (click any to see the photos larger.)
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Father Ryan Energi has been involved in the Ballroom scene since first seeing Vogue in the clubs of Washington D.C. in 2005. Immediately enthralled by the freedom and passion with which the dance spoke to him, he has not stopped Voguing since. Ryan spent many years on the fringe of the Ballroom scene in Washington, D.C., battling local legends in the club, but not walking the Balls. He also remained a 007 until 2010, when he met Found Ultraa Energi, who battled down with him in the clubs. He adopted Ryan and elevated him immediately to Father on July 23, 2011. Father Ryan then moved to San Francisco and has been passionately building the House ever since. He is now proud co-parent of a beautiful, thriving, loving chosen family.
Since moving to the Bay Area, Father Ryan Energi has been an incredibly positive FORCE within both the Ballroom and House dance scenes. His participation in events, whether battling, judging, or producing, has remained steady over the years. Father Ryan is also involved as the program manager for Bay Area Kids Diggs Deeper and collaborates often with other crews within the House dance community.
Father Ryan began traveling to NYC back in 2015 to train with legends and icons of Vogue. The summer of 2015 was the first time he walked in NYC, and he snatched his first trophy! Since that time, Father Ryan has won grand prize at many major functions and battled some of the true legends and icons of his category. He has quickly become known on the West Coast for his commitment to Old Way, through both competition and teaching. It is his goal to carry on the tradition and history behind Pop, Dip, Spin here on the West Coast and to reignite the passion among the youth for this beautiful art form.
Grand prizes:
OTA Performance @ Peaches Christ's "Paris is Burning" mini-ball (March 9, 2013)
OTA Performance @ Back to Basics mini-ball 2013 (March 15, 2013)
Hand Performance @ Unity mini-ball (December 9, 2013)
Old Way @ Unity mini-ball (December 9. 2013)
Virgin Vogue @t Vogue Knights NYC (June 6, 2015)
Pop, Dip, Spin @ Latex Ball (July 30, 2016)
Old Way @ Rumble Ball 80 (July 31, 2016)
*Old Way @ Ovahness Ball 11: Legends of the Future (September 17, 2016)
*Old Way @ Westcoast Legends Ball (July 2, 2017)
*Old Way @ Ovahness Ball 12: Gothic Playground (December 2, 2017)
OTA Performance Miza mini-ball @ Full Out 2018
OTA Runway Miza mini-ball @ Full Out 2018
Old Way @ Give Me Darkness Bal (October 20, 2018)
OTA Performance Blackout mini-ball (December 1, 2018)
Old Way @ Ovahness Ball 13: Blacklisted (December 2, 2018)
*won as a House with Leezy Energi
Balls or Mini-balls hosted or produced by Father Ryan Energi
Bay Area House Dance Festival Vogue workshop + mini-ball (December 13, 2016)
**Bridge Ball in Oakland (Friday, March 31, 2017)
Origins Ball in San Francisco (December 9, 2017)
**Pride in the Park Ball in Oakland @ Lake Merrit (September 8, 2018
Origins Ball Re-Awakening in San Francisco (January 19, 2019)
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Musée de la civilisation, Québec City, Québec 2018
commercial barrier tape, steel frame, net
Barricade tape is a ubiquitous, man-made material, typically used to delineate a perimeter and keep people out, but in Roof Line Garden it invites people in, to inhabit an immersive environment. Occupying the rooftop terrace of the Musée de la Civilization, and visible from the street, the installation reinterprets the roofline of the museum, which itself reference the roofs of Old Québec City.
Thousands of strands of tape are suspended from a triangulated metal framework with a stretched net as armature, creating a canopy of colourful lines. The experience of Roof Line Garden changes with the intensity of light and wind, as it can be kinetic or calm. This transformation is both visual and auditory, as the tape's movement varies from a quiet stir to a vigorous rustle.
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So this is the only kind of spider I am going to post.
This is an Assassin fly. This is also a repost from earlier but with updated info. My wife took pictures of this with a Samsung Galaxy S3. She said she got close enough to tap the thing with the back of her phone.
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Multi-Skilled Engineer
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You have the chance to join a growing food manufacturing business that have invested heavily in new equipment & new products. As a result of their expansion, they are in need of a Multi-Skilled Engineer to be based from their site in the Northamptonshire area.
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This business have an excellent market reputation & as a result have been able to secure more business & develop new products for key retailers. To cement their success, they have invested in new equipment & increased the site capacity. As a Multi-Skilled Engineer you will be part of an established team & working on both mechanical & electrical equipment.
This business are in need of a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a mechanical bias who will be working as part of a team, leading the implementation of efficient reactive & preventative maintenance processes. This is an exciting opportunity to be able to interact cross functionally in order to improve their engineering efficiency. You will also be required to work alone as well as part of a team & some key responsibilities include:
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Language ability seems to advance through stages of development. An early level is when everything you hear must be translated to your native tongue in your head. Likewise, at this point, one thinks of something to say in their own language, translates it, and then speaks. Not only does this precipitate a slow communication process, but in very different languages, things are said differently and really shouldn't be translated.
Another step is to think like a native speaker of the language you are learning (in my case Japanese). Languages develop differently because culture and ways of thinking are different around the world. Early on, it took me concerted effort to have a short conversation solely in Japanese. Occasionally I had breakthroughs, where I finished a twenty minute chat and realized that it was entirely in Japanese. Putting my ideas into words, required that I think in a new way.
Now, I am in a phase where I can quickly put the same thought into English or Japanese. Naturally, I still have huge holes in my vocabulary, and there are nuances that I can't express in Japanese; however, there are some ideas that lend themselves well to Japanese, and I have trouble finding appropriate English to describe them. Recently, I came across a problem associated with this level of understanding.
The more fluid the process of turning ideas into English or Japanese becomes, the less I consciously consider which language I am speaking. I do try to avoid speaking heavily mixed Japenglish, but I forget who is my audience. When I went to hear the Uzbek and Vietnamese doctors speak, I spent most of the day translating conversations for them. Both doctors speak English fairly well and speak some Japanese, but the bulk of the Japanese discussions were over their heads.
I was in a mode of jumping back and forth from English to Japanese, depending on my listener. When translating, this process is fairly easy because you naturally alternate one for one; however, in free conversation, the process of taking turns is very unstructured. A couple times, I turned to an English speaker and said something to them in Japanese. Sometimes the opposite occurs as well. Usually, the blank stare coming back makes my mistake clear.
One little happening was when a shuji instructor explained something a little deep. I turned to the Vietnamese doctor and proceeded to say almost the same thing in simpler Japanese. We knowingly looked into each others eyes and laughed; then I quickly corrected my mistake and translated to English for her. The instructor missed what happened because she could understand my first explanation subconsciously, the fact that the listener wouldn't understand was external to her, hence requiring conscious effort to notice. She wanted to know why we were laughing.


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- "I will die a warrior's death! Stories will be told of this day!"
- ―Sif[src]
Sif was an asgardian warrior and a friend of Thor Odinson. Sif is also the asgardian Goddess of War. Sometime after Loki Laufeyson send Odin Borson to Earth and impersonated him, she was banished from Asgard by Loki (under the persona of Odin) due to her being a risk in exposing him; Sif's current whereabouts are unknown.
Sif was among the many who died when Thanos completed the Infinity Gauntlet and wiped out half the life in the universe.
Sif is the goddess of war and the friend of Thor. Thanks to Thor, who believed in her capabilities, she became one of the most apreciated warriors of Asgard, along with the Warriors Three and the Thunder God himself.
Along with Loki and the Warriors Three, Sif is convinced by Thor to attack Jotunheim, in response of an attempt by some Frost Giants to steal the Casket of Ancient Winters. While in Jotunheim, Sif fights alongside with her friends against an army of Giants led by Laufey himself, and manages to slain many of them, but is forced to flee when they're outnumbered. Eventually, the team is saved by Odin, who intervenes to prevent their killing. Helpless, Sif assists to Thor's banishment on Earth.
Some days later, Sif persuades the Warriors Three to ask Odin to recall Thor back home, but when they arrive in the throne room, they find Loki sitting as the new ruler of Asgard, as a substitute to Odin who's fallen into Odinsleep. Loki denies their request to call his stepbrother back, but they decide to ignore his order and to go to Midgard anyway. Heimdall agrees with them and opens Bifrost Bridge for them, and the four gods arrive on Earth, in New Mexico. Here, they easily spot Thor, and find out that he's been tricked by Loki's lies. Briefly later, The Destroyer is sent to Earth by Loki to kill Thor and the other Asgardians, and Sif engages it in battle with her friends. While the Warriors Three bought her some time, Sif jumped from a rooftop onto its back attacking the Destroyer from above, piercing its chest with her sword in its staff-like form. Immediately after, however, the Destroyer regenerated itself and almost killed Sif with an energy blast shot from its eye. Sif flees with her companions, leaving Thor, who claims to have a plan, behind, but only to assist his sacrifice and his rebirth in his divine form. Back in Asgard, Sif brings Heimdall to the Restore Room, while Thor fights, and eventually defeats, Loki.
Along with other Asgardians, Sif celebrates Odin's return to the throne and Thor's return in the realm, participating to a gargantuan banquet.
Thor: The Dark World Prelude
After Odin used dark energy to send Thor to Earth to retrieve Loki and the Tesseract, Sif informed Heimdall that the Allfather was weak but under Eir's care. She then asked about Thor and Heimdall informed her that Thor survived the journey.
Sif was present when Thor returned to Asgard with Loki and the Tesseract. She was also present when Thor rallied his fellow Asgardians, informing them that they were to protect the Nine Realms from the Marauders.
Thor: The Dark World
- "I had things under control!"
- ―Sif[src]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
"Yes Men"
- "Your world is in grave danger!"
- ―Sif[src]
"Who You Really Are"
Heimdall detected the arrival of a Kree on Earth, so Odin sent Sif back to Earth to apprehend this newcomer. Sif tracked down her quarry to Faro, Portugal, and engaged him in broad daylight on a crowded pier. Though she managed to damage the Kree's device that allowed him to masquerade as human, Vin-Tak hit her with his truncheon, which erased all memory of her identity and mission, and tossed her into the sea. By the time she made it back to shore, it was nightfall and all she could recall was the word "Kava". She soon came to the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D., and after they reconstructed her last movements and the identity of her quarry, she realized that "Kava" was the Kree word for "keys". This revelation enabled S.H.I.E.L.D. to narrow down the Portuguese city called "Chaves" translating into "keys", where they captured Vin-Tak.
Vin-Tak insisted he was not a threat, and upon their return to the Playground he used his truncheon to restore Sif's memories. Vin-Tak then revealed that he was on Earth due to a Diviner being used. They soon determined that Skye was an Inhuman when she caused a seismic disturbance. S.H.I.E.L.D. moved to protect Skye as Sif pursued her, insisting that she must be taken back to Asgard for protection. However, Skye shot herself with an I.C.E.R. to stop the tremors.
The next day, Sif took a brainwashed Vin-Tak who has his mind wiped back to Asgard so he could be sent home. Before they left, Sif asked Coulson if he was sure he wanted to keep Skye on Earth due her dangerous power, he said he did.
Infinity War
Due to the completion of Thanos' genocidal mission of collecting the six Infinity Stones, Sif was among many individuals who were killed along with half of all life in the universe.
Character traits
Being the only female warrior in Asgard, Sif is very proud and always eager to prove herself. She's the closest of friend with Thor and the Warriors Three, and she is an honorable warrior on the battlefield. She often is independent and uneasy in following orders. Sif is the first person to suspect Loki of treason following Thor's banishment, proving that she is very observant.
Powers and Abilities
- Asgardian Physiology: As asgardian, Sif possesses various superhuman attributes common among the asgardians; such as superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, stamina, durability, longevity, etc.
- Superhuman Strength: Like all asgardians, Sif possesses superhuman strength and her physical strength is greater than that of an average female asgardian.
- Superhuman Speed: Sif can move at superhuman speeds; for example, she can utrun a Frost Beast and stop a sharp missile from hitting Thor with her shield.
- Superhuman Agility: Sif possesses superhuman agility; for example, she was able to defeat multiple Frost Giants and had the upper hand for most of her duel with Vin-Tak by utilizing her superior agility and balance.
- Superhuman Durability: Sif's body is much more resistant to physical harm than the body of a normal human; for example, she is capable of withstanding great impact forces from the Frost Giants and the Destroyer. She can also withstand shotgun blasts at close range without any injuries.
- Superhuman Immunity: Sif possesses immunity to human ailments such as diseases, toxins, poisons, corrosion, fire, electrocution, asphyxiation, lead and radiation poisoning. She can also withstand exposure to the extreme temperatures of Jotunheim.
- Superhuman Stamina: Sif's muscles produce considerably less fatigue toxins during physical activity compared to those of normal humans; allowing her to remain physically active for long periods of time.
- Superhuman Longevity: Like all asgardians, Sif is extremely long-lived, as she ages far slower than normal humans. Despite being over one thousand years old; she still maintains the physical appearance of a woman in her prime.
- Accelerated Healing Factor: Despite her body's resistance, Sif can be injured like any asgardian. However, her metabolism allowed her to heal much faster than that of a normal human.
- Master Hand-To-Hand Combatant: Sif is a very capable hand-to-hand combatant, having received training in unarmed combat and swordsmanship; which enabled her to become one of Asgard's greatest warriors.
- Master Swordswoman: Sif is highly skilled in the art of swordsmanship.
- Asgardian armor: Sif wears protective armor, to protect herself from her enemies in battle.
- Double-bladed Sword: Sif utilizes a double-bladed sword in combat; one of the two blades is retractable, allowing for Sif to fight with a single-blade.
- Shield: Sif almost always utilizes a shield for providing defense in battle. Due to it being comprised of Uru, Sif's shield is almost indestructible; for example, it is capable of deflecting gunfire.
- Asgardian Royal family
- Odin Borson - King and ally; deceased.
- Frigga - Queen and ally; deceased.
- Thor Odinson - Friend, king, ally and love interest.
- Loki Laufeyson - Friend and ally turned enemy; deceased.
- Warriors Three
- Heimdall - Ally; deceased.
- Erik Selvig - Ally.
- Jane Foster - Ally.
- Darcy Lewis - Ally.
- Phil Coulson - Ally.
- Melinda May - Friend and ally.
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- Alexander was injured on the set of Thor: The Dark World in September 2012. About the injury, she said "It was raining, it was dark outside, it was like 5 in the morning - and I went down a metal staircase and slipped and slipped a disc in my thoracic spine and chipped 11 of my vertebrae. I knocked my left shoulder out of place and tore my rhomboid on my right side... It took me out of filming for a month".
- The Russos confirmed that Sif was among the many casualties when Thanos used the Infinity Gauntlet to wipe out half every existing race.
- In the comics, Sif is Thor's lover and main love interest, not just a friend or a teammate. Her feelings for Thor are hinted in the end of the movie when she looks at him talking with his father. Heimdall and Sif are also brother and sister, though this was not explored in the film.


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n The image of Man in paleolithic sculpture , his fourth book in the series Shapes in Evolution, Pietro Gaietto introduces his readers to paleolithic anthropomorphic stone sculpture unlocking a world that is not well known because it has been outshined by the beauty of cave paintings which depict animals with color and movement. Pietro Gaietto, an expert in this field of studies, states with passion that paleolithic sculptures are scientifically important because they offer depictions of the heads of extinct humans, including species that are not well known, or not known at all, due to the scarcity of skeletal remains. Presented almost as a teaching manual, with detailed attention to each piece, this study of paleolithic stone sculptures is extremely interesting because Gaietto's discoveries serve to integrate and enlarge studies on the evolution of man's physical traits. Every sculpture is amply illustrated and explained.
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In December, we were offered the opportunity to through a holiday party at the elementary school that we will be holding our services at come February 26th. Our major aims were to bless the community, to create a place for families to connect and celebrate the Christmas season (for free), and to have as much fun as possible. So we moved onto the playground at Golden Hill Elementary and transformed it into a winter festival.
Deck the Halls
We hope by now you've heard the good news that we've found a location for our Sunday Gatherings! We're launching on February 26th at Golden Hill Elementary, and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of this community and to see all that God does.
How You Can Pray For Commonwealth
As we're in the process of planting Commonwealth, we are realizing more than ever how important it is to have this whole journey covered in prayer. One of our favorite books on prayer is called Circle Maker by Mark Batterson, and it has really taught us the significance and importance of praying specific and persistent prayers, and then watching in faith as God moves miraculously.
September 18th Meet Up
Last night we hosted our first meet up at Moniker General in Point Loma. It was an amazing night of new connections, hearing new stories, and meeting more people who have a love for San Diego and a heart to see God do good things here. We laughed, played a few games of corn hole and chatted over coffee from Moniker, and nomad donuts.
Bring Life Recap
The Bring Life ealing Conference was an amazing time this past week. We heard inspiring messages on how God wants to empower His church to heal bodies and families, communities and cities. Tre Sheppard, Jonny Hughes, Mark Marx and Nick Fox inspired and equipped us toward stepping into the ministry of healing in our everyday lives.
Healing On The Streets
This Saturday, we launched a weekly outreach called Healing in the Streets. It is one way we are joining with God to see lives changed in San Diego. The idea is incredibly simple, we just meet in the park, set out some chairs and signs that read: "healing" and then offer prayer for healing to those who pass by.
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We are beyond excited to host Bring Life - Healing Conference this August.
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Saint and North West. Gwyneth Paltrow named her baby Apple. The guys from U2 have done some good ones too. The Edge (what a great name!) called a child Blue Angel, while Bono named his daughter Memphis Eve Sunny Day Hewson. But of course MJ takes the cake on weird baby names with Prince Michael Jackson, which isn't so bad....


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Creative Something reader Ash recently wrote in to ask: "When I was younger I was very motivated (creatively). But ever since entering college I feel like my creativity has dwindled down. What can I do to get motivated again?"
Losing creative motivation is a tough situation to be in, because it means that you are not only being uncreative, you are most likely being unproductive as well.
Unfortunately, whether you want to or not, you will lose your creative motivation at some point or another in your life. Losing your motivation to be creative is a natural process that actually helps our creativity by refueling it. However, being unmotivated can really hurt your relationships, your job, and even your education.
Getting your creative cogs to start turning again in your head isn't as hard as you would think. Here are a few things you can do to get creatively motivated once again, and back on the road to productivity.
Create rewards for yourself. One of the best motivators is a reward. The next time you feel creatively un-motivated, write down a few things you want on a piece of paper, then pick one randomly. If you finish a project you've been needing to do, or come up with a great idea, give yourself the reward. There is nothing wrong with rewarding yourself a little here and there. Just make sure you can really afford to do so before you dive in.
Visualize where you want to be. Seeing a final product can make the process of getting to the finished product seem a lot easier. Mock up some samples of what you want the finished product of your project to look like and hang them on your wall or tape them onto your computer screen. Not only will throwing together mockups motivate you, it will also get you that much closer to finishing whatever it is you are working on.
Compete. Setup a contest with a friend or co-worker to come up with the next best idea, or complete a specific project faster. Have a small reward setup for the winner as well. Competing (in a friendly manner) will motivate you instantly and effortlessly.
Convince yourself you are motivated. Self affirmations about being motivated are bound to work, right? Simply tell yourself every day "I am motivated." Write it down and hang it up on a wall somewhere you will always see it. Say it over and over again. Have your friends and family remind you of it every day as well.
Start small. You may want to be creative to finish a big project at work or school, or you may want just a little creative motivation to get started on a new idea, either way: it can be daunting to get started. So, force yourself to start on a small aspect. If you have a lot of homework to do, just answer two problems then take a five minute break. If you have to come up with a new idea, write down a few aspects you would like to be included in that idea then take a break. Get started, you may find out that you were already motivated, it just took a little push.
Being unmotivated can be difficult to get over, but try out these few techniques and you may find yourself extremely motivated. And if you know of any other, great motivational practices, post them in the comments.
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I highly recommend the Oscar nominated movie Slumdog Millionaire. It really is quite profound and moving. I watched it today with a friend and about half way through, I thought to myself, "I really don't want to be here right now" but by the time it was over (and I was pleased with the ending) I was glad I stayed. It was really stressful to watch, and after evaluating it, we realized that we had undergone every emotion imaginable. It didn't hit me until about two hours later as I sat and watched the dual meet. I was exhausted. The movie and really drained me physically as well as emotionally. The only other movie I remember doing that to me was Shindler's List. Doesn't sound much like a blessing now does it? Well... it is in the fact that it forces you to appreciate the simple things in life that we take for granted. I.e. food, shelter, clothing, education, faith, family and hope. It's truly a wonderful love story.


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Welcome to the twelfth episode of GameStorming! This is a podcast about me creating ideas for video games right before your very ears! Tune in each week for a new idea created using brainstorming cards and story dice. Listen to the eleventh episode where I talked about dinosaurs on the moon.
This week I mashed up two popular things, the TV show Grimm and the comic/video game The Wolf Among Us to create a tale of revenge.
You can reach this page via gamestormingpodcast.com as well.
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Indianapolis - The Youngstown State swimming and diving team won 10 individual events at IUPUI on Saturday as the Penguins claimed a 153-147 dual victory over the Jaguars at the IUPUI Natatorium.
Viktoria Orosz, Tiphaine Saint-Gilles, Aida Jurinovics and Taylor Bishop each picked up a pair of wins. Rachel Shipp (100-yard butterfly) and Bethany Glick (three-meter dive) added to the first-place haul for the Guins who picked up their first dual win of the season.
Orosz won the 200-yard freestyle in a time of 1:55.06 while Bishop was second (1:55.86) and Paris Krug placed third (1:57.14). Orosz claimed first in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 53.56 seconds. Orosz picked up a second-place finish in the 200-yard IM (2:12.08).
Saint-Gilles won the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:07.24 and took first in the 200 breast posting a time of 2:25.55.
Jurinovics took first in the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 2:09.12 and won the 200 IM swimming a time of 2:10.19.
Shipp won the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 58.48 seconds while Haley Fisher was third at 59.75 seconds.
Bishop picked up a win of her own swimming a time of 24.87 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle to win by 0.07 seconds. Jonsdottir was third with a time of 25.02 seconds.
In the 500 free, Bishop had an impressive performance winning by more than four seconds. Bishop was first with a time of 5:09.13 while Jurinovics was second at 5:13.93.
Glick took first in the three-meter dive scoring a 295.35. Mackenzie Stelter placed third in the one-meter with a score of 246.80 and was also third in the three-meter with a score of 267.25.
Natalie Laurence placed second in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:10.18.
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Pentagon announces longer tours for soldiers sent to Iraq
WASHINGTON—U.S. Army soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan will serve at least 15 months in those combat zones, instead of 12, the Defense Department announced Wednesday.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the new rotation schedule would allow the Pentagon to guarantee units at least 12 months at home between war zone rotations. Without the change, he said, five brigades would have had to return to combat after less than a year at home.
But Democrats charged that lengthening the time troops will be expected to stay in Iraq is further proof that the so-called "surge" that President Bush announced in January is really a long-term increase in troop strength likely to last well into next year. They also called it an acknowledgement that the Iraq war has seriously overstretched the U.S. military's largest branch.
"The decision to extend the tours of U.S. service members by three months is an urgent warning that the administration's Iraq policy cannot be sustained without doing terrible long-term damage to our military," Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., said in a statement after the announcement. "We don't have to guess at the impact on readiness, recruitment and retention."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the change was "unacceptable," while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., called it "another in a long line of examples of how the president's Iraq policies are making us less secure."
Republicans appeared divided. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., just back from his sixth trip to Iraq, said he supported the change. "The worst thing you could do to this military is to lose this war," he said.
But Sen. John Warner, R-Va., the senior Republican on the Senate Armed Services committee, voiced caution.
"Having served as Secretary of the Navy when the concept of the all-volunteer force was being developed, and having observed, in the ensuing years, the extraordinary success of that system in providing for America's security, I feel strongly that we must carefully monitor the possible risks to that system that these extensions may generate," Warner said.
The new schedule is effective immediately for all Army troops serving in or getting ready to deploy to either Iraq or Afghanistan. It doesn't affect the Marine Corps, whose members are rotated into the war zone for seven months, with six months between tours, or Army National Guard and Reserve units, whose tours will still last 12 months.
There are currently 104,000 Army troops in Iraq who will be affected by the change, the Pentagon said.
Finding enough troops to serve in Iraq has been a problem throughout the war's four years. On at least eight occasions, the Pentagon has had to extend the deployment of troops already in Iraq to meet security demands.
But the problem has become critical in the past three months after Bush announced what was to have been a temporary "surge" of 21,500 troops to help quell violence in Baghdad and Iraq's restive Anbar province. Initially, that surge was expected to last through the summer.
Now, however, U.S. commanders in Iraq are expected to keep troop levels up until at least next year and perhaps longer. Additionally, Army Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, has received permission to deploy an additional 7,000 troops.
On U.S. Army bases, commanders and families alike scrambled to determine the impact of the new deployment schedule.
Earlier this month at Fort Drum, N.Y., for example, members of the 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, learned they would return to Iraq early, less than a year after their last rotation. Today, commanders scrambled to learn if they still were going early as their troops trained at Fort Polk, La.
"Everyone is on the phone trying to find out," said Ben Abel, a base spokesman.
Another Fort Drum unit, the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which deployed in August, appeared likely now to remain in Iraq until November. And members of another unit, the 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, which just left for Iraq, likely would not learn about their extended tour until they arrived, Abel said.
Gates said units whose tours had already been extended, such as Fort Drum's 3rd Brigade Combat Division, wouldn't be extended again. That unit learned in January that it wouldn't return to the United States until June, Abel said.
Military blogs carried expressions of frustration. One wife who signed herself Panquera wrote on CinCHouse.com, "I am absolutely sick about this. . . . We've already done a 15 month deployment, WHY, WHY do we have to go through this nightmare again!"
Gates conceded that the "our forces are stretched, there's no question about that," but said that it was better for the troops to have firm timetables.
Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the extension is part of a U.S. strategy to give Iraqi leaders more time to find a political solution to violence there.
"What we are doing as a U.S. armed force with our coalition partners is buying time for the Iraqi government to provide the good governance and the economic activity that's required," Pace said.
Andrew Krepinevich, director for the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Analysis, an independent research institute, predicted that the change would heighten debate in Congress over whether to set a timetable for U.S. troops to begin withdrawing.
The announcement will cause Congress to ask: "How long do we have to wait for (the Iraqis) to get this together?" he said.
Before the Iraq war, the Army's policy called for troops to serve one year in combat and rest for at least two years before being redeployed.
But that rotation schedule quickly fell to the war's demands, which has required far more troops than administration officials originally envisioned.
On Wednesday, even supporters of the war said the extension showed that the Bush administration had misjudged the challenge.
South Carolina's Sen. Graham said he was sure U.S. troops would be disappointed in the longer rotations, but that they would "step up to the plate" and continue to serve their country.
"Don't let their sacrifice be in vain," he said.
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Water-soluble pencils are versatile cross-over between drawing and painting as the moment you introduce water, the color disperses and you've got paint. I find them particularly useful for sketching, for planning a composition on a canvas, and for traveling. (Though this by no means is the end of their versatility!)
There are numerous brands available, so which are the best? Here are my personal favorites from the brands of water-soluble pencil and crayons I've tried, in order of preference.
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Derwent Inktense Blocks
Derwent's ink-based watersoluble pencils are also available as sticks or blocks. The advantage of you never need stop to sharpen a pencil, and by using a block on its side you can lay down a large area of color quickly.
These have become my favorite for the intense color and because once the ink is dry, you can't rework it (and thus can't muddy colors as easily).
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Derwent Inktense Pencils
As the name suggests, these water-soluble pencils produce ink rather than watercolor paint. The colors produced are strong, transparent, and permanent -- once dried the ink doesn't lift up again. I've increasingly grown to like these for the intensity of color and for being non-soluble when dry.
Inktense pencil can be worked over with a dry or wet medium. Available in 72 colors, including white.
• Fabric Painting Demo Using Inktense Pencils
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Lyra Aquacolor Crayons
These are short, water soluble wax crayons, available either in tin sets or individually at some art supply stores in 48 colors. They're about half the length of a 'normal' pencil (about 90mm long and 10 mm in diameter), with labels designed to be peeled off in sections. Lyra are manufactured in Germany.
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Derwent Graphitint Pencils
What makes these water-soluble pencils different is not how they work -- which is the same as all the others -- but what's in them. It's colored graphite ("pencil lead") rather than only colored pigment, so they've an underlying darkness and earthiness to them.
• Example: Dry indigo over watercolorContinue to 5 of 10 below.
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Derwent Artbars
These water-soluble crayons were launched on 17th February 2012. Four groups of colors: bright, pale, earth, and dark. Available as single sticks, as well as in tins of 12, 24, 36, or 72 colors. The set of 12 contains primaries (process cyan, process maganeta, process yellow, primary red and primary blue), tertiaries (tertiary purple and tertiary green), plus raw umber, Payne's grey, black, and opaque white.
My initial thoughts on having tried them is that they're firmer than Lyra, but go down on paper smoothly and effortlessly. The paint created when you add water is intensely colored. I tried Artbars on quite absorbent paper, and had to scrub a bit with the brush to get a line to dissolve completely. I like this, as it means you can combine line and wash in a painting. The crayons are triangular, rather than round, which means it's easy to get a thin line without stopping to sharpen a point.
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Caran d'Ache Neocolor II
These water soluble wax crayons are similar to Lyra's, but a bit harder. Size wise they're narrower and longer -- about 105mm long and 6mm in diameter. (I haven't yet melted a Lyra and Caran d'Ache to to compare if you're getting the same quantity of crayon overall.) Manufactured in Switzerland.
Again the paper label is designed to be torn off in sections and you shouldn't leave them lying around in a hot spot or they'll melt. Available in 84 colors.
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Derwent Aquatone
Woodless pencils, just the 'lead' covered with a wrapper, which means they never need sharpening. They're of medium hardness, so it's fairly easy to get a fine line and to put down a good quantity of color or only a little if you don't press hard.
I often use these for sketching a composition on a canvas, using a color I know will be in my initial blocking in. When I start painting, I "dissolve" the sketch into the paint.
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Derwent Watercolor
I bought my first set of Derwent watercolor pencils about 15 years ago but never used them much as I found them too hard to get much color down easily. Most of the problem was more a question of my not working in colored pencil often enough, and forgetting I mustn't expect them to put down color like a crayon than a problem with them. Their hardness is good for getting fine lines, and for saturated color apply several layers or pick up color with a brush directly from the pencil.
In January 2011 I got a new set (shown in the photo). The pencils are softer and smoother, going onto the paper more easily, but will still give a very fine point for detail. When I use them I can't help but hear a little advertising jingle going "new and improved".Continue to 9 of 10 below.
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Water Soluble Graphite
Did you know you can also get water soluble versions of graphite pencils? If you use them dry, they work and look just like ordinary pencils. But put a wet brush to the pencil line, and it turns into transparent grey paint. Fabulous for working in monochrome, and for tonal studies. Water-soluble graphite is available as pencils and as woodless graphite sticks, in various degrees of pencil hardness.
• Art Techniques: Water Soluble Graphite
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Cretacolor AquaStics
Cretacolor AquaStics is a brand I haven't tried yet but want to. The manufacturer calls them water-soluble oil pastels and they are appropriate for a number of different drawing techniques. They can be used on a number of different surfaces from canvas to glass.


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