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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Junior welterweight world titleholder Maurice Hooker was a successful road warrior again Friday night.
Hooker, in the hometown of mandatory challenger Alex Saucedo, survived a hard knockdown in the second round and came back to stop Saucedo in the seventh of a wild, action-packed fight as he retained his 140-pound belt for the first time before 4,102 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
"I knew the first couple of rounds would be tough, but eventually it would be my time to take over," Hooker said. "I have nothing but respect for Alex. He's a warrior."
Hooker won his belt on the road in Manchester, England, on June 9, when he traveled to Terry Flanagan's hometown and won a split decision over the former lightweight titlist to claim the vacant belt.
Now Hooker, who embraced fighting on the road again during the buildup to the fight with Saucedo, is 2-0 in back-to-back world title fights in enemy territory. This one was far more definitive than the bout in June, as he stormed back to stop Saucedo, whom he used to spar with when the two turned pro in 2011.
"Great fight. What a performance," said Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who co-promotes Hooker with Roc Nation Sports. "The knockdown, he was stunned, but after that, he was punch perfect."
Saucedo, who grew up around the corner from Chesapeake Energy Arena and still calls the city home, was bidding to join former 1980s lightweight world titleholder Sean O'Grady -- who was ringside -- as the only fighters from Oklahoma City to win a world title. But Hooker snuffed out that dream in punishing style to reverse the fortunes of Saucedo in his previous fight.
In that bout, on June 30 at the same arena, Saucedo survived an intense fight of the year contender against Australia's Lenny Zappavigna to stop him in the seventh round. This time he was the victim in the same round.
There was no feeling-out process at the opening bell. Instead, Hooker and Saucedo went right at each other, with Hooker, who had a significant reach advantage, firing his jab and Saucedo looking to get inside and pound away.
"Alex is a great fighter," Hooker said. "He came to fight, and I came to fight, and I went right at him."
The action continued at a wild pace in the second round, but Saucedo (28-1, 18 KOs), 24, dominated. He nailed Hooker (25-0-3, 17 KOs), 29, of Dallas, with a right hand to the head and knocked him down. Hooker got up quickly, but he was hurt, and Saucedo pounded him for most of the rest of the round, giving him a bloody nose. After the knockdown, Saucedo twisted Hooker's head back with a right hand and landed a hard uppercut.
"I thought in the early rounds, when Alex had him in trouble, how he didn't go to the body I don't understand. But he didn't, and the other kid rallied and took him out," Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said of Saucedo. "I don't want to take anything away from Hooker, but Alex has only himself to blame.
"I thought Hooker was very vulnerable early on, but he showed a big heart and he rallied, so all props to him. He's a very good fighter."
Hooker seemed to have shaken off the knockdown by the third round. He began to get in a groove with his long jab while also landing right hands and short punches inside as Saucedo bore in on him. Saucedo trapped Hooker on the ropes and kept him there for most of the fifth round and let his hands fly to the head and body. Hooker was covering up, but Saucedo was finding openings and landing his punches until he mounted an offensive burst in the final few seconds of the round to knock Saucedo off balance.
Hooker, who earned $1,218,750 to Saucedo's $406,250 -- both career-best paydays -- had another strong round in the sixth, hammering Saucedo with many clean punches. By the time the round was over, Saucedo's left eye was swelling and his face was marked up.
Hooker did not let up in the seventh round and punished Saucedo with right hands that rocked him. One of them badly staggered Saucedo, who nearly went down but instead fell into the ropes, and referee Mark Nelson ruled it a knockdown because they held him up.
But as soon as Nelson waved the fighters together again, Hooker was all over Saucedo. He lashed him with a series of clean punches that sent him into ropes on the other side of the ring until Nelson stopped the fight at 1 minute, 36 seconds, sending what had been an intense, raucous crowd into near silence.
"The cuts were bothering me. I couldn't see out of my left eye, and that's when he caught me," Saucedo said. "He's a champion for a reason. Now I am going to rest, enjoy my family and come back stronger. I gave it my very best in the ring."
According to CompuBox punch statistics, Hooker landed 174 of 509 blows (34 percent), and Saucedo landed 133 of 486 (27 percent). It was a very close fight at the time of the stoppage, with Hooker leading 58-55, 57-56 and 57-56. But Hooker got the knockout and will probably get a hometown fight in Dallas as a reward.
"Dallas, here we come. I'd love to take him to Dallas," Hearn said. "He's boxed two fights in a row on the road. I'd like to see him have a homecoming. Have a nice defense early in the year, and then next summer we're coming to take Jose Ramirez's belt."
Ramirez, who was ringside, boxes for Top Rank and was being lined up to fight Saucedo in a summer unification fight had Saucedo won. But Hooker is with Hearn and Roc Nation, and fights on streaming service DAZN. The only reason Hooker fought on the Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card was because Top Rank won the purse bid for the mandatory bout.
So how can Hearn make a Ramirez-Hooker fight given the political difficulties?
"Offer them a lot of money," he said.


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The mouth plays an important role in the functioning of the human body; teeth chew food into smaller pieces to make it more digestible and saliva contains enzymes which further break down food. Saliva also helps prevent infections and is required for swallowing.
Teeth are held in place in the jaw bone by support from the surrounding gums and ligaments (fibrous tissue), making gum health very important too. From an appearance point of view, having a nice smile can boost a person's confidence.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can experience problems with their mouths. Some are directly related to RA such as gum disease, jaw problems and dry mouth (i.e. lack of saliva) and some are indirectly related to RA; being a result of RA medication or caused by difficulty with cleaning the mouth (due to problems with other joints). This will not be a problem for all people with RA, but it may be helpful to be aware of these potential problems, so that you know what to look out for and what you might want to discuss with your dentist.
Dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists can help with assessing and treating mouth problems as well as giving advice on how to keep your mouth healthy.
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Information for dental care professionals (Links through to article published in BDJ)
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By Rupinder K. Bansal BDS (Hons) [Dentist], Miranda Steeples BSc (Hons) [Dental Hygienist-Therapist] and Savia de Souza BSc (Hons) BDS [Patient Insight Partner, Arthritis Research UK]
Oral Health section originally written: 13/03/2015
Reviewed: 08/05/2018
Next review due: 08/05/2021
References available on request
We are grateful to Dr James Galloway (Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist), Dr Heidi Lempp (Senior Lecturer) and Patient Experts Dr Ruth Williams, Ms Carol Simpson and Mrs Patricia Rusling from the Academic & Clinical Rheumatology Departments at King's College London and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; and to Miss Judy Caesley (Tutor Dental Hygienist and Patient Partner in Rheumatology) from the University of Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust for reading through the content and providing valuable feedback.
Thank you also to Dr Sophia Georgopoulou (Postdoctoral Research Associate) and Miss Patience Duffort (Administrator) from the Department of Academic Rheumatology, King's College London for helping with the 'Oral health in RA' focus group, which helped shape this document, and to the patients who attended the focus group – your time, views, and contribution are much appreciated.


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The Soul discovers that what she had been doing, as if for God, proceeded truly from Self-Love.—She is filled with astonishment at the sight of pure love, and inquires concerning its nature.—Our Lord answers her that she could not understand it, and that he himself, being love, can be comprehended only in his effects.
Soul. Thou hast shown me, O Lord, another light in which I have seen that it is Self-Love which has hitherto moved me, and that all which has had the semblance of being wrought so lovingly for thee and in thee was self-defiled and of my own doing, and secretly appropriated to myself. It was hidden in me, my God, beneath thy shadow, under which I rested. But now that I behold thy simple, pure, and ardent love, with its operations, I am lost and bewildered, and all other loves seem to me worse than selfish. O divine love, where shall I find words to speak of thee? I am conquered and subdued by thee; I am dying of love and I do not feel love; I am annihilated in love and I do not know love; I feel love acting within me, and its action I do not understand; I feel my heart burning with love, and yet I do not see the flame of love.
O my God, I cannot cease to search for tokens of thy care; and although I am wholly overpowered by the new light which thou hast shown me, I do not yet despair of knowing more fully this love which, containing within itself everything that is desirable in heaven and on earth, satisfies man without satiating him, and even constantly increases the appetite which feeds upon it. It is so sweet and gentle, this pure and simple love, and so adapted to the heart of man, that he who has once enjoyed it, though but a little, would never cease to seek it, though the search should cost him a thousand lives. What is this love which conquers all things? Thou, Lord, hast told me many things concerning it, but they all seem to me to fall short; and since thou hast given me the burning desire to penetrate it more deeply, I will not believe that it can be in vain. Thou hast promised me a fuller satisfaction than I have attained. Thou hast shown me a spark of thy pure and simple love, and it has kindled in my heart a flame that devours me. Nowhere on earth can I find repose, nor can I feel or see aught beside. I am lost and beside myself; I am led captive and wounded nigh unto death, and wait only on thy providence, which will satisfy every one of my desires, which is in the order of salvation.
The Lord. O Soul, my beloved, thou art seeking to know what thou canst not comprehend. Thy instinct and thy desire, so far as the natural man is concerned, are supernatural; but as concerning the spiritual, and the end for which thou wert created, they are natural, because love is thy beginning, thy middle, and ought to be thy end. Thou canst not live without love, for it is thy life, both in this world and in the other. It is for this reason that the desire consumed thee to know what love may be, but thou canst not comprehend it with the intellect, nor with the Spirit, nor with all the love thou mayest possess; even those who are in heaven, their home, know it only according to the measure of grace and charity they have had in this life.
For love is God himself, who cannot be comprehended, except by the wonderful effects of the great love which he is ever manifesting, and which can neither be estimated nor imagined. And when I reveal to the Soul but one spark of my pure love, she is constrained to return me that love, whose power compels her to do her all for me, even, if need were, to suffer torture and a thousand deaths. How much love may be infused into the hearts of men, can be learned from what men have done for love of me. But I see, my beloved, that thou seekest not this operative love in its effects, but those gentle drops that I pour into the hearts of my elect, and which melt the Soul, the Spirit, and even the bodily powers, so that they act no longer. By these drops the Soul remains immersed in the sweetness of that love, and is incapable of performing any action: she is lost in herself and alienated from every creature: serene in the depths of her heart, at peace with all, and passive, she is absorbed with that love, which satisfies her, without nourishment; hence she exclaims in her ardor:
Soul. O food without taste, O taste without flavor, O flavor without food, O food of love on which angels, saints, and men are nourished! O beatific food, he who tastes thee knows not what thou art! O real food, satisfying the appetite, thou dost destroy every other desire! He who enjoys this food esteems himself already blessed even in this life, where God communicates it but in the smallest measure: if he should bestow only a little more, man would die of that subtle, penetrating love, for the Spirit would be so inflamed that the weak body would perish. O celestial love! O divine love! thou hast sealed my lips: I know not how to speak, nor will I seek what never can be found. I am conquered and overpowered.
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From Heartbreak to Purpose in an Age of Planetary Distress
Saturday, April 27, 2019 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 28, 2019 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
April 27 = $75, April 27 & 28 = $100
Guided by: Doug Van Houten and Marilyn Stoner
It is impossible to escape the hard reality of the growing worldwide planetary distress. Climate disruption, social and financial unrest, and injustices erupting in all directions leave many of us feeling increasing anxiety and despair. It is hard to know where to turn or what to do. But the good news is that there is a gift buried in the heart of these emotions, a gift that empowers us to seeing the world with new eyes!
In our two days together we will explore the pioneering work of Joanna Macy and Bill Plotkin, and together with the group energy and the support of our inner and outer nature we will learn ways to transform our despair into greater purpose.
Our practices include deep sharing and listening, Truth Mandala, deep imagery, journaling, focused time alone in nature, journaling, body movement, grief, enchantment, gratitude and praise.
Joanna Macy, is an environmental activist, author, Buddhist scholar, general systems theorist and deep ecologist. She has developed over the course of the last 50 years an international following as a speaker and workshop leader in eco-justice and social justice.
Bill Plotkin, is a depth-psychologist, wilderness guide and agent of cultural evolution. He has guided tens of thousands of women and men through nature-based initiatory passages to a life more centered in soul and visionary purpose.
We'll gather rain or shine. Must pre-register. Scholarships available.
Doug Van Houten— In this work, Doug draws on the wisdom of the natural world, depth-psychology, eco-psychology, dreams, somatic knowing, poetry, and many pan-cultural, soul furthering practices that includes: The Way of Council, vision fasting, trance dancing and conversations with the more than human world. Doug's true calling in life is to support others as they uncover their own unique gifts and in so doing, transform their lives in service to what Joanna Macy calls "The Great Turning" transformation of our times. Doug is also a student of Refined Hakomi, an ardent beekeeper, a visual artist, a wily wanderer, a dream tracker, a deep ceremonialist, a heart-centered activist, a budding yoga instructor and a seasoned guide for Animas Valley Institute (www.animas.org) which was founded by Bill Plotkin. He has attended workshops with Joanna Macy.
Marylyn Stoner— A retired psychotherapist, Marilyn was the co-chair of the Festival of Faiths in 2008. She has guided many day long and weekend retreats with Doug Van Houten, and also with Mark Steiner featuring The Work that Reconnects founded by Joanna Macy, Nature and Soul work founded by Bill Plotkin, Brian Swimme's Evolutionary Cosmology studies, and the Awakening the Dreamer series. She has worked with the Hosparus Bereavement Center, and Choose Well to provide expressive therapy and guided imagery for adults. She is working with Louisville's Compassionate Community, having signed on with the worldwide Charter of Compassion, originated by Karen Armstrong. Marilyn specializes in guided imagery, expressive therapy and the poetry of the mystics in her psychospiritual work with groups.


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I've been rather remiss in posting regular blog updates since even before I went to Edinburgh. I am so sorry about that. I've just been very busy with work and, if I'm honest, I had gotten a little bit short of inspiration. However, I know have plenty of ideas and things I'd like to talk about, plus I was messaged and told off for not doing them. So let's get cracking!Read More
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I quite like doing magic on the hoof. I find that anything created using the objects around you, or provided by your spectators adds a little something extra. They know it's not gimmicked or rigged, as it's their stuff you're using. It's also a great way to save money. You don't need to spend tens, hundreds or even thousands of pounds on specialist equipment. Instead you can just use the items lying around.Read More
I'm an okay magician.
No, to put it bluntly I'm an exceptional magician. When you perform alongside some of the best close-up guys that the Magic Circle have to offer but members of the audience tell you 'you were my favourite' you're definitely doing something right. But I'm really not good at the organisational aspects of this job.Read More
On Friday I enjoyed one of the most amazing nights of entertainment in my life. I was fortunate enough to see the Muppets take the O2. It was glorious, truly glorious. Not only were the whole gang there, they had amazing guest stars. The guest star, Bobby Moynihan, though a regular on American TV, isn't all that well known here in the UK. However, the cameo appearances we're quite extraordinary.Read More
Unlike so many of my fellow magicians, my love for magic didn't start with a box bought for me on my 9th birthday, by seeing a live magician at a party, or when I watch, wide eyes, a super-star magician on TV. No, I trace my love of magic back to movies.Read More
Last night, at a gig, a trick of mine went wrong.
It happens. In this particular case it was a trick I don't often perform and so, back tracking it, there was one moment when I was clearing the table and didn't have my eyes on the volunteers. If, as I suspect, it was at that moment they shuffled the deck – which absolutely can happen even just through habit – then that would explain when I smugly flipped over cards it all became a bit of a nightmare.
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Today's blog is, of course, about magic. But only in the mist circuitous of ways. Really it's about a game about magic.Read More


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New comedy reality show heading for US TV
A new comedy talent hunt could be coming to American network TV.
The Fox network is developing a reality competition called Funny People, which will be seeking a new star from the ranks of up-and-coming comics.
According to industry website Deadline, the contestants will be put through a series of challenges involving live stand-up, improv and sketches.
That expands on the format of Last Comic Standing, pictured above, which ran at rival NBC from 2003 to 2010, then again in 2014 and 2015, and concentrated only on stand-up.
Comics who got a break on the show included Amy Schumer, Jim Tavare and Iliza Shlesinger. Brits Paul Foot, Gina Yashere and Matt Kirshen also made the finals in 2007 and 2008.
Funny People is being made by John Irwin, who has produced a raft of comedy specials with the likes of Kevin Hart, Hannibal Buress, Tracy Morgan, Patton Oswalt, Trevor Noah, Jim Jefferies, Demetri Martin, Patrice O'Neil and Todd Barry.
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Undoing Consumer Spirituality with Kat Kim
If you are anything like me, you grew up thoroughly steeped in the religious and spiritual lineage your parents subscribed to during this time of year.
You sang the hymns, read the stories, recited the verses and enacted the little play each year with cardboard cutout sheep and nose-picking wise men and usually a well-swaddled Baby Alive doll to stand for the Christ child.
Maybe, like me, at a certain point, you absconded with the cultural, religious and spiritual narrative you inherited. Rejected this anglo, narrow-minded Savior. And yearned for a way to connect with this season in your own rite. Enact rituals, stories and songs that spoke to your own heart, your own values and carried forth a wisdom tradition you could solidly support.
Cuz after all, in the absence of the sacred, what exactly are we left with? Santa Claus?
In an effort to replace the consumer narrative, I came upon the great work of Kat Kim. Kat is a spiritual teacher and coach who is here to serve the Spiritual Nonconformist, the misfit, & the misunderstood.
In other words, a changemaker.
For over ten years she's applied what she knows about behavioral change and spiritual transformation to help her clients create radical, nonconformist change in their lives.
With an approach based on Hermetic Philosophy, New Thought teachings, and the wisdom passed down through the ages by Buddha, Jesus Christ, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
(And Chomsky. Can't forget Chomsky.), she helps dreamers and doers who find themselves holding back or playing small reclaim an unshakeable faith - both in who they are and what they're here to do.
I spoke to Kat, in particular, about her deep analysis around what she has come to call "Consumer Spirituality - The New Cultural Addiction".
Over the course of our chat, Kat did a brilliant job of breaking down the different parts and components of this thread - and also, and perhaps, more importantly - helped to illuminate the ways in which we - as individuals, consumers and creators of ritual and culture and tradition in this world - can do our own work to disrupt this current trend.
How we can re-attach to the sacred - in a way that holds meaning and vitality to us.
How we can disrupt the scarcity and lack model that rampant consumerism thrives upon.
And how we can reclaim our birthright - as sentient, conscious and divinely creative beings - in an age that would have us believe we are only as bright or brilliant as the items we flash and carry.
One of the great gifts of this podcast is that it provides me the excuse to seek out conversations with strong, wise women. I spend an hour or so in their presence and feel my heart, mind and spirit elevated for days after, as a result.
And I press record.
And get to share the experience with you all, hopefully, as well.
May these words empower you to drop the stories that no longer serve.
To abandon the traditions that empty your wallet - and worse - bankrupt your heart.
May they empower you to step more deeply into your own work, analysis and culture re-construction. Pick up the thread. Set it to to motion. In the way that You - alone - are called to do.
Thanks for being here.
You can find out more about Kat at her website - katkim.com
Make sure to click on her blog to read the full, brilliant piece on consumer spiritaulity.
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Spring Neutrals
Hello everyone!!
With the weather getting nicer and nicer, I thought I would share a lighter, more spring-time look with you. Today I wanted to incorporate this amazing, light floral jacket with a basic and neutral color palette underneath. I started with a light and airy high-necked tank, which is simple but elegant. To add a little bit of color, and to break up the white's and black's, these nude drawstring shorts were perfect. They added the perfect amount of subtle color, while being unbelievably comfortable. For shoes, I chose a pair of classic white leather slip-on Vans. They are very versatile and add a comfy, but still look put together. I added some of my favorite silver rings, along with this silver embellished leather chord choker to add a little edge to the look. Finishing off the look, my new gold-rimmed circle sunnies did the trick. I'm absolutely in love with them and will be wearing them all summer.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! x
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Shorts: Forever 21
Jacket: H&M
Shoes: Vans
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The Arduino Self-Driven Car is a project comprised by a car chassis, two motorized wheels, one 360° wheel (non-motorized) and a few sensors. It is powered by a 9-volt battery using an Arduino Nano connected to a mini breadboard to control the motors and sensors. When it is turned on, it starts driving straight forward. When it finds an obstacle ahead, it looks for both sides, and turn to the side where it has more free space. If there is no free space ahead or on both sides, it reverses the motors to drive backward.
PS: don't mind the dog :)
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Step 1: Components
- 1x Car Chassis Kit: YIKESHU 2WD Smart Motor Robot Car Chassis
- 2x Gear Motor
- 1x Car Chassis
- 2x Car Tire
- 1x 360° Wheel
- 1x Arduino Nano
- 1x Mini Breadboard
- 1x Motor Drive L293D
- 3x Ultrasonic Sensor HC SR04
- 3x Sensor support - 3D printed (see drawing below)
- 1x 9v Battery
- 1x On-off switch
- 5x 100uF capacitors
- 2x 0.1uF capacitors
- 1x IR Receiver
- 1x Remote Control
Step 2: 3D Printed Sensor Support
The supports for the Ultrasonic Sensors can be printed on a 3D printer. The drawings are as below:
Side supports: print two of this
Front support: print one of this
PS: the holes have to be adapted according to your chassis. The chassis might have some small differences regarding its holes.
Step 3: Assembling the Chassis
- Assemble the chassis according to the manual.
- The breadboard can be fixated at the back of the chassis.
- It is important that the battery is placed on the front part of the chassis due to its weight.
- Screw or glue the sensor supports on the front of the chassis
- The sensor can be placed with pressure on its supports. It's not necessary to glue or screw it.
Please refer to the picture to understand the components position better.
Step 4: Wiring
Wire the components as the diagram. Refer to the picture to understand capacitors placement.
Step 5: Code
Here you will find the code I used for my project. You can always make small adjustments if you want to change its behavior.
Step 6: Ready!!! Start the Engines
Now that the car is ready you can start playing with it.
When the car is placed on the ground, turn on the switch to power it. After that, use the PLAY button on the remote control to start the motors. When you need to turn it off, press the PREV button on the remote controller and turn off the switch on the car. While it is on, it keeps driving and avoiding obstacles, however, it is important to prevent it from going to places where there are stairs or holes.
Step 7: More Pictures of the Final Result
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Thank you for sharing! I was wondering if you happen to have a breadboard diagram to go along with your wiring diagram.
What is the purpose of ir receiver?
Oh, the IR receiver is there just to be able to start and stop the car with a remote controller so I dont have to be chasing it all the time
Thank you sir
That's a fun car design, it looks like it's pretty adaptable :)


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A woman and her son have sued The National Enquirer, claiming the supermarket tabloid fabricated stories that said she gave birth to a son fathered by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
The defamation lawsuit filed in federal court in Boston on Tuesday claims two articles that appeared in the tabloid in early 2006 contained �false and sensationalized reporting and outright fabrications.�
The articles claimed the woman, Caroline Bilodeau-Allen of Sandwich, on Cape Cod, gave birth to a son fathered by Kennedy more than two decades ago, and the Democrat gave her money and other gifts to keep the son a secret.
Bilodeau-Allen�s son, Christopher Allen, is 22.
The lawsuit says �In reality, Sen. Kennedy did not father Mrs. Bilodeau-Allen�s �love-child.� There is no paternity test which proves Sen. Kennedy fathered Mrs. Bilodeau-Allen�s son.�
The National Enquirer said in a statement that it had no reason to doubt the source of the information and that the plaintiffs declined several opportunities to deny the initial story before publication. The source was not identified.
Kennedy�s office did not return a message for comment yesterday.
Kennedy, 75, has three children with his first wife, Joan. They divorced in 1982 and he married Victoria Reggie in 1992. Kennedy�s primary home is his family�s compound at Hyannis Port, near Sandwich.
David H. Rich, a lawyer for mother and son, would not comment on whether Bilodeau-Allen and Kennedy knew each other.
The lawsuit claims Bilodeau-Allen and her son were �emotionally devastated� by the articles and sought mental-health counseling as a result. Bilodeau-Allen suffered severe weight loss and Allen, a college student, �was subjected to ridicule and scorn among his peer group.�


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Danilo Saito
+ Umcomum team
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European Product Design Awards / Educational - Teaching Aids
A practical and fun method to learn English
The challenge
When professor Rodrigo Guimarães and studio Umcomum reached me, they had this vision of building an affordable, visual and easy-to-use tool for teaching English. They had a rough metal prototype that showed the main idea, however, it didn't match those requirements.
So the task assigned to me was to design an user-friendly product - from concept to manufacturing - that would engage people to learn English in an easy and fun experience.
This was a nice challenge to me because it was the first time I designed a physical product from concept to final detailing ready for manufacturing. So it was a great learning experience to think in every detail that would make this product feasible and follow up the manufacturing process to assure that all the important aspects of the project would be kept on until the final shipping product.
The outcome
A user-friendly product - from concept to manufacturing - that enables teachers to teach English in a visual and engaging process. It's made by MDF wood, manufactured with laser cutting that as an easy mount and dismount mechanism.
An innovative method to learn a language
Spindow is a practical and fun method for anyone who wants to learn English. The method shows patterns that are always repeated in the language so the user can understand its logic and play with it to make new phrases. It's a platform that can be applied to teaching any language.
By deconstructing the words into blocks with different colors, students - children and adults - can understand the language structure in a more a visual way, making the learning process more intuitive and easy.
The method is helping a lot of people with dyslexia, making up 80% of the students that are using this tool to learn.
Easy to mounted and dismounted
To make the tool easy to be carried and the packaging smaller, I designed this mechanism to make the product easy to be mounted and dismounted.
Just two flat pieces placed crossed together make the structure for the discs, that are placed on the top.
This part of the project was a challenge for me because I wasn't used to following projects until the final production. So it was a great learning process to have a close contact with the company responsible for production, ABC Brinquedos, and come up with solutions that would make the project feasible.
One key part of the project was to make a low-cost affordable product. So to do that we come up with the solution of laser cutting two different 3 mm MDF sheets and attach later them together. The painting would be done separately so it would be easier and cheaper for the supplier. The pieces use stickers for decoration and are also made by laser cutting.


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DOP John Chrisstoffels frames up on actors Sophie Henderson and Sara Wiseman at Purakaunui Bay on the Catlins Coast. Photo Credit: Dean MacKenzie
Human Traces has begun its second block of principal photography this week on the wild and remote Catlins coast on the southeastern South Island.
A psychological thriller told from three perspectives, Human Traces is the debut feature from writer/director Nic Gorman and producer Nadia Maxwell. The film stars an all-star local cast including Sophie Henderson (Fantail, Outrageous Fortune), Mark Mitchinson, (800 Words, Bloodlines, The Hobbit), Vinnie Bennett (Fantail, Shanara) and Sara Wiseman (A Place to Call Home, The Almighty Johnsons).
Mimicking the harsh and desolate wilderness of the Subantarctic, the wild and rugged Catlins coast provide the perfect backdrop to shoot this feature.
"The Catlins coast beautifully demonstrates the barren isolation that our characters inhabit." says director Nic Gorman. "With the location such a strong character in the film the Catlins is the perfect fit."
Producer Nadia Maxwell praises the local support the film has received so far.
"The Catlins locals have welcomed us with open arms", says Maxwell. "This is a South Island driven project with a predominantly Southern crew so the support shown by the locals really means a lot."
Human Traces is the debut feature film for Gorman and Maxwell who first joined forces on the NZFC funded Fresh Short 'Here Be Monsters' (Winner, Best Short Film, 2013 New Zealand Film Awards, In competition Best International Short, Fantasia Film Festival 2014 and Winner Best Screenplay/Best Cinematography Show Me Shorts 2013). Tom Hern and James Napier Robertson (The Dark Horse) are the film's Executive Producers.
Human Traces was made with investment from the New Zealand Film Commission and Random Films.
The Catlins coast is a key location in Human Traces.
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GLENN Mark Mitchinson
SARAH Sophie Henderson
RIKI Vinnie Bennett
TANYA Sara Wiseman
DALE Peter Daube
PETE Milo Cawthorne
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Tom Hern & James Napier Robertson, Four Knights Film
PRODUCER Nadia Maxwell, Overactive Imagination
WRITER/DIRECTOR Nic Gorman
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Katie and Travis
You might remember Katie and Travis from their engagement session last year. That's where I got to know them better and start to really look forward to their wedding at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua. I loved the energy of this wedding and took way too many photos of the dance floor. Congratulations, Katie and Travis! So happy for you guys.


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I've been doing a lot with conveyors lately...and trying to create parametric, line-based families to make modeling large areas faster.
I successfully created a line-based roller conveyor, but it's set to go on a reference plane (i.e. a flat surface). Some of the conveyors need to be gravity-fed and must be at a slight (1-3 degree) angle. I'm trying to figure out the best way to go from 'starting height' to 'ending height' for the conveyor using either the height values or by entering a degree of slope parameter...
...here's the kicker...I also need to make the parametrically arrayed legs shorten as they hit the ground so it doesn't look ridiculous...oh, and not perpendicular to the conveyor, but angle down the same amount so they stay vertical. =)
I was thinking about using a void along the bottom edge of the reference plane their tops attach to, but I also don't want to bloat the file size ridiculously.
Family is and image explanation of what I'm going for is attached...any thoughts?


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Christopher Nolan broke my heart.
When I was young and impressionable I used to believe that Christopher Nolan epitomised intelligent filmmaking.To me his scripts appeared to be rife with philosophical gems, his camera was a magical instrument toying with my perceptions, and his worlds were elaborately constructed masterpieces. In short, Nolan's films appeared to be transformative journeys into the mind and society. This year, all that changed. Suddenly all I could see were the faults and egregious oversights, whilst the magic seemed to have been swept away. I had fallen out of love with Christopher Nolan.
Films have always been my passion, but I used to struggle to truly connect with any one director's works. In my childhood, Michael Bay blockbusters would suffice, but in my adolescent search for meaning in life I looked to films that (supposedly) had substance. You can imagine my joy then when I found a filmmaker who seemed to masterfully intertwine entertainment with intelligence. My love affair with Christopher Nolan began.
I would eagerly extoll the virtues of Inception to anyone who would listen, spend my evenings endlessly re-watching Memento and recite all of the Joker's lines in an embarrassing impersonation of Heath Ledger. All of the answers to life's greatest problems could be found within the bounds of Nolan's camera lens. I was in a state of bliss.
Then, in 2012, my idolatry was torn asunder by a little film called The Dark Knight Rises.When Salient's Arts Editor informed me that it was a pile of shit I remained in denial, insisting that it was merely the ramblings of an elitist.Then I saw it. I loathed the film, because it appeared to be the most self-indulgent piece of tripe I'd ever been subjected to.The dialogue was hammy, the music was thudding and overbearing, the plot was riddled with basic lapses in logic, whilst the editing was breathless and jarring. It was a lumbering beast, devoid of soul or technical proficiency. It wasn't just the overt problems with the film's construction; the political sub-text of fascism and the terrors of the 99 per cent also rankled my liberal sensibilities. I left the cinema in a state of despair, with all of my preconceptions having been utterly smashed.
This horrendous experience prompted a dark period of internal reflection. Was Rises merely an aberration or had I been missing something? After many long nights of repeated Batman Begins viewings, I realised that Rises was not an isolated incident. On closer inspection all of his characters resembled ciphers, designed only to spew half-baked morality and philosophy. Instead of grandeur I saw that his films merely provide us with scale; immense spaces that are devoid of spectacle and fail to inspire awe.What before had seemed to be skilful manipulations of the medium, turned out to be one-dimensional gimmicks.There was simply no end to the flaws. I began to peruse blogs from other disaffected lovers, where we shared stories of our betrayal. I shrieked, I seethed, I wept.The dream was well and truly over.
Chris Nolan, once I admired you as the godfather of modern filmmaking. I thought you were one of the most inventive and original filmmakers of this generation, but it was all a carefully woven lie. I'll never love another director again. ▲
Gerald is Salient's film editor for 2012. He is a second-year BA/BCA student studying history, political science and economics.
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Digital Headshot Session
My digital headshot session is designed to create marketing tools that will capture attention from industry professionals and propel your career in a new direction. Whether it be headshots for acting, personal branding or any other medium we'll make a plan to create images that impress. In doing so, I concentrate on using your own personal expression and creativity throughout the entire process. I become a director and guide you towards what will become a captivating portrait tailored specifically for you.
In order to do this, I like to shoot a minimum of 4 different looks during a session. Shooting a range of looks in this way will allow you to have multiple shots available for different marketing purposes. I'll get into clothing a little later, but basically I ask that you bring a variety of your favorite stuff. I don't put a strict limit on the number of shots I take per look. I generally shoot each look until I feel we've got it covered. For headshots, I like to shoot in a horizontal format but if you feel you need vertical shots or 3/4 shots during your session just let me know and I'd be happy to shoot them for you as well.
When we are done I've usually shot anywhere between 100 and 200 shots during my 1 1/2 hour session and you'll end up with somewhere between 50-75 final shots that you have approved as candidates for marketing yourself (and possibly a few fun ones in there that we just can't seem to delete!). By shooting and editing in this manner we can adjust the focus of the shots during the session to account for anything that you feel we may have missed up to that point. You'll know exactly what you will be working with when you walk out of my studio because we have gone through the entire session together and approved each shot one by one.
If you choose me as your photographer then you are agreeing that it's your responsibility to convey to me anything that you feel could be improved over the course of the shoot while we are shooting. I want nothing more than having you totally satisfied with the outcome and things are for the most part easy to adjust during the session. However, once the session is over then it's your responsibility to work with the images that we decided to keep. I'm a big deleter and want your shoot saturated with amazing shots, so I have no problem deleting shots in order to find the ones that are going to open doors for you.
Before you leave the studio the approved shots will be made available on your own password protected proofing website. You will be able to give the passcode to friends, family, agents, casting directors and anyone else who might help you choose the shots you decide to use. Through our proofing site you can also share the images through social media via the links you'll see next to each image in your gallery. The site is a perfect tool for choosing your shots and remains online for a minimum of 1 year from your shoot date. If you are using the site and would like it to remain online longer then just ask and we'd be happy to keep it active for you.
I ask that everyone bring at least 5 to 10 different options for clothing. For headshots, you'll just need tops (unless you'd like some 3/4 shots). I like to decide what you will wear from a range of clothing. Rule #1: You have to love it! I don't want to shoot anything that you don't feel comfortable wearing. If you don't feel comfortable in it, you won't shoot well while wearing it. Remember, be yourself because this is where you can get some of your own personal style into the shot.
People always ask me what colors are best and I really don't have an answer for that. It's better for me to get a visual of something, so I suggest bringing a wide variety of colors. I have actually been surprised in the past by my clients bringing a top that off the bat I don't think will work and it turns out to look great on camera. Don't be seasonal; everything from t-shirts, tank tops to sweaters and light jackets can work. I love textures and layers, but would generally stay away from crazy patterns.
If it's not in the studio we can't shoot it, so if you find yourself questioning whether or not something will work just bring it along. I also suggest having some fun with this, if you feel your wardrobe is missing something then go shopping and we'll keep the tags on it and you can return the items you don't want to keep after the shoot. I have a steamer, so don't worry about anything being wrinkled.
Makeup for the session is highly recommended for all women. The cost is based on what makeup artist you choose to work with.
My makeup artist that has been working with me for over 4 years is $350 for hair/makeup for the full session. For our returning client session or for our power hour session she charges $300 for hair/makekup.
If you are on a budget and would like to work with one of our other hair/makeup artists you can for $200 for a full session or $150 for an hour session.
We start very naturally to give you a very clean look and will add a touch of makeup in the middle of the shoot if you prefer a darker look as well. If you'd like to start a with a tad bit more than a natural look that's fine too, just let us know. My makeup artist is there throughout the session in order to make sure the makeup is fresh and attend to anything while I'm shooting. If you opt for an extra hour of shooting there will be an additional $50 for make up on any of the sessions.
We ask that everyone come in with their hair ready as if they are going to an audition or have it the way you would like to present yourself. We want your hair in your pictures to match the way you will look in person. You are in charge here and your hair has to look like something that you can recreate for your auditions. I've found that it is such a personal thing it's best that you feel like you in the pictures, so feel free to bring whatever styling products you need in order to handle creating your look. I also love producing range by changing the hair during the session by putting it up, etc.
If you need a major overhaul hair wise or you are naturally curly and want to go straight there is a $50 charge for the makeup artist to blow it out for you.
It's not required, but men can hire a makeup artist if you feel you need grooming on the shoot for $200. Also, for the guys who grow decent scruff or feel you can market yourself in that direction, you can come in with a some growth and we'll shoot until we feel we've gotten it covered and then you can shave, so bring your razor, etc.
I've got a couple of pricing options, so check them all out. You can take a look at my session fee, and my miscellaneous promotional and returning client discounts below.
Standard HEADSHOT SESSION:
My digital headshot session rate is $600 for the shoot. There is a $300 deposit required to book a session, this is non-refundable and goes towards the $600 total. The session is two hours of shooting once you're in front of my camera. If you feel that you need more time you can add an hour of shooting for $200 just let us know when you book the session.
Power Hour Headshot Session:
Clients who would like to come in for an hour can do so by booking my power hour session. We power it out in and hour and the cost is $475. Everything else remains the same as the normal full hour session except hair/makeup for women during a power hour is priced accordingly as seen above.
For kids 16 and under I offer an hour session for $450. If the girls would like make up it's $200 for the session.
Retouching is not included in the session, however it is an option (Starting at $50 per photo).
I shoot up to three sessions per day Monday through Friday and we generally begin the sessions around 11am. I tweak the times depending upon the schedule each particular day, so I do ask people to be a bit flexible. When I'm shooting women, be aware that the sessions do overlap to allow for makeup. Women are in makeup for approximately an hour, so I'm usually just finishing my first session while my makeup artist is doing makeup for our next client. Make sure you don't have anything else scheduled close to the end of your session in case I feel we need more time with you.
In order to get the session you prefer I suggest you book at least 3 weeks in advance. If you need to get in ASAP then just contact my assistant about the schedule. I do try to accommodate everyone and you can always be put on our waiting list. As openings arise we contact people in the order they were placed on that list. If for any reason you need to change a scheduled session, I require 72 hours notice, otherwise you forfeit your deposit. However, if we are able to fill your slot with another client within the 72 hour period then we would credit your deposit towards your rescheduled session.
A non-refundable deposit of $300 is required to book a sessions and is sure after you've chosen a shoot date and scheduled it with us. If it is not received at least one week prior to your scheduled session, the session will be granted to someone on my waiting list. I accept cash and checks. The remaining balance plus the sales tax is due the day of the session. The makeup artist is paid directly and requires cash the day of the shoot.
All deposit checks can be made payable to: JerSean Golatt
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Ottawa? Ottawa!
I'm off to our chilly capital for the weekend with my loveliest lady friend to spend some time with her family. I must admit I know very little about what makes Ottawa awesome, so I welcome any and all recommendations on eats & sights. Our plan is to brunch at Hintonburg Public House, drink at Union 613, drop in to see this show at the National Gallery, plus a most exciting visit to Mags & Fags (the best magazine store around, so I hear). I'm crossing my fingers for some mild weather and sunshine. (Credit: Drawing by John Cullen)


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Come join us for a winery tour, which includes sampling of six wines, followed by a buffet lunch in a private room. Advance reservations are required for the lunch, and highly recommended for the winery tour.
Nashoba Valley Winery is Massachusetts's leading fruit wine producer and the nation's pioneering winery orchard with over 50 acres of peaches, nectarines and apples and 8 acres of vineyards with a full production winery, brewery and distillate operations. Its gift shop stocks a variety of regional food specialties from Stonewall Kitchen and other vendors, as well as many other unique gift items and practical accessories for the enjoyment of wine.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
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Nashoba Valley Winery
100 Wattaquadock Hill Rd
Bolton, MA
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This blog is an informative, interactive journey through the legal life of Kelly Ayotte. Not the life you hear about in most major media, but the dirty, seamy underside..... The fish rots at the head: Good ol' Grand Cayman Carbon-Bag Kelly even ignored her Senior Attorney on filing Amicus in Mass v. EPA, 127 U.S. 1438 (2007) read the emails here.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Federal Disctrict Court John J. McConnell says it's okay for Kelly Ayotte to offer an RSVP to a reporter then renege on it, and it's okay for Nashua PD to run a reporter all the way out of Crowne Plaza in KingCast v. Ayotte, NH GOP and Nashua PD NH Dist 2010-CV-501.
Note: Defendant Fisher in my case is still a named Defendant in the Gorsuch case for lying, the same thing I accused him of doing when he hassled me about being too close to a backing car while white people were actually CLOSER to the backing car. Two named Defendants were released. Stay tuned on that one.
Here is an excellent back story link. I am in DC headed to the 36th Annual Hubert Humphrey Civil Rights Gala and so I do not have time to delve into His Honor's logic. I will eave that for a Motion to Reconsider, Notice of Appeal, etc. but in the interim I will share what I told someone last week when they asked why it had been a full six (6) months to decide a Motion to Dismiss:
"Son let me tell you something (doing my best Foghorn Leghorn)... The Republicans might not like him, and they might all have voted against his ascension to the bench, and he and I might both be alumni from Case Western Reserve University but he is still a Judge, and Judges tend to issue Decisions that protect the establishment, be it Democratic or Republican because it's really all the same animal when yooze get right down to it."
Of course in the reality I figured this might happen given the way that Jack Middleton and Jennifer Parent sat there while former co-worker and then underling (read: subordinate employee) Judge Landya B. McCafferty brazenly ruled on my case without ever divulging the existence of this relationship. It only got worse after I publicly embarassed Judge Paul Barbadoro after he wrote me that my Motion to Recuse was "entirely without merit," at least until I started using Pacer and Lexis to retrieve Judge McCafferty's OTHER contemporaneous recusals and asking questions. On the issue of whether her Decision against me should be voided given the obvious conflict that existed at the time of the hearing, Judge Barbadoro recused himself as soon as I requested that he Certify his Decision denying my Motion to Vacate her Order. If you think the subsequent Judge is then going to in effect double-slam the prior Judges you are sadly mistaken. I am comfortable that any attorney reading this can clearly see the Game being played whether or not they have the chutzpah to publicly acknowledge it.
Funny how I could know the procedure and substance of 28 U.S.C. 455 so well but apparently not have a clue as to anything else legal, isn't it.
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Michael Holman said...
The only way to cure this rabid dog is to take it down by the railroad tracks.....
TW said...
Looking forward to digging 1st Circuit decisions on bias, prejudice and judge recusal when there is obvious conflict of interest. Where is the lamestream media ? Even on a slow news day some duffer in a newsroom should have mild interest since it affects all journalists. The wall of silence is intact. Expect nothing less. Little do they know their silence will be their own demise. cowards
Christopher King said...
Here's how this works folks:
1. We are just getting started.
2. I figured they would get the win like this for reasons stated in the journal entry. Remember, when I worked for the State and even afterward I saw all kinds of crazy-assed things happen to good cases just because the powers-that-be had to have their win.
3. When the powers-that-be have determined that you are going to lose on the merits, then dammit you are going to lose on the merits and whatever Judge McConnell and I learned in the classrooms of Case Western Reserve University (under some of the same professors I might add) means NOTHING.
4. Even at this level I take a not insubstantial victory in slamming Judges McCafferty and Barbadoro for their attempted manifestation of outright lawlessness. As noted in the email to opposing counsel, me publicly embarrassing them is good collateral damage that they will suffer gladly in order to keep Queen B Kelly on the boil.
-The KingCaster.


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Controversy after controversy, trouble after trouble, flop after flop, Ilayathalapathy Vijay has finally made his strong comeback with Kaavalan. The movie, which was released last Saturday, is getting good responses from all across Tamil Nadu and soon it will be released in USA. He has silenced his critics and rivals that he is not finished yet.
The actor was in trouble from the day Kaavalan was announced. First, it was theatre owners, who demanded him to him 35 % of Sura's loss. Thus threatening him that they would not screen the film if he failed to reimburse. Then, during the release, producers-distributors dispute forced the movie to postpone by a day. Later, it was revealed that the actor settled the dues of distributor Shakthi Chidambaram.
Critics also went on to say that the series of failures has made the actor to think about politics. However, with the success of Kaavalan, the actor has proved that he is not on the decline and still has plenty to offer to the film industry.


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[Warning: Potential SPOILERS for Wonder Woman ahead.]
One of the most anticipated superhero movies of 2017 is Wonder Woman from Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. It will be the follow up to August 2016's Suicide Squad and the first female-led superhero movie from the budding DC Cinematic Universe. It should be interesting to see how Wonder Woman performs at the box office, since its success will lead into Justice League Part One, which is set for release later in 2017.
Now that production is close to starting on Wonder Woman, we're getting more and more news and rumors coming out that might shape the superhero movie's story and overall quality. Actor Chris Pine was cast early on to play Wonder Woman's love interest Steve Trevor, but there's a new rumor that suggests Chris Pine might be playing duel roles in the upcoming film.
According to Heroic Hollywood, Pine would be playing Steve Trevor in the modern era and his grandfather during the 1910s. The image of Pine from co-star Saïd Taghmaoui's Instagram account point to his character being from the World War I-era due to their old-fashioned costumes. Trevor's grandfather meets Wonder Woman and teaches her about the outside world after he crash lands on Paradise Island. After he dies, Diana Prince (AKA Wonder Woman) meets Trevor's grandson, who looks exactly like him.
The new rumor goes along with previous rumors about how the Wonder Woman movie will be structured - with it taking place during multiple timelines. However, the older Trevor being the younger Trevor's grandfather seems biologically unlikely, since there's over a century's difference between the two time periods. If true (the rumor is described as "unconfirmed"), it makes more sense that he'd be a great-grandfather or great-great-grandfather.
As for Taghmaoui, it's unclear who the Moroccan-French actor would play in Wonder Woman. However, an interview with the French magazine Ultra reveals that he would play a superhero in the new film. According to Taghmaoui:
"I'll be playing a superhero, but details are still under wraps. I can't tell you much. I was among hundreds of potential candidates, and I slowly became the favorite. It wasn't easy. It took me three months."
While it's unclear which DC superhero Taghmaoui would play, there's a possibility that might point to him playing Dan Garrett, who was the first Blue Beetle. He was an archaeologist who got his superpowers from an Egyptian blue scarab during World War II, which is in-or-around the same time as the Wonder Woman timeline. In addition, Warner Bros. is reportedly developing a new movie featuring Booster Gold and Blue Beetle, which is described as "a superhero buddy cop movie."
Either way, we should find out more information about Taghmaoui and Wonder Woman's casting once the project formally enters production.
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice opens on March 25, 2016, which is followed by Suicide Squad on August 5, 2016; Wonder Woman on June 23, 2017; Justice League Part One on November 17, 2017; The Flash on March 23, 2018; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League Part Two on June 14, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and then Green Lantern Corps. on June 19, 2020.
Source: Heroic Hollywood and Ultra (via Batman News)


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|Mandarin Chinese Language Resources
Last week I shared about the scriptures that my husband used to study the gospel while on his mission. This week I'm sharing the resources he had to help him learn the language contained in those scriptures.
He had flash cards, a 'common words' book, and other manuals to help learn to read and converse in the language. What's interesting is that he says he never really learned how to write Mandarin. With the language, it's hard enough to learn to read and speak it. I'm hearing impaired and had the worst time attempting to learn even a few words of the tonal language.
The other thing I noticed is that his "Chinese Missionary Guide' was for the Taiwan Taipei mission. Again, few missionaries went to Canada to speak Mandarin. Most went to Taiwan or other places. So of course, some of his resources have Taiwan written on them. It just didn't make much sense to have a Canadian specific guide.
Again, this photograph was taken using natural window light and a 'seamless' backdrop. I've decided I don't mind the wrinkles so much. It fits with the 'unkept' look of my husband's dorm room at the training center and the missionary apartments. In the future, I will work on getting a material that is wrinkle free.


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Tesla Motors Co. is not allowed to carry out retails operations in Michigan; therefore they did not exhibit at NAIAS 2016.
Tesla Motors Co. did not set up a display at the 2016 North American International Auto show. Tesla did not come to Detroit this year since it is banned from having retail operations in Michigan.
The comments were made by an executive of Tesla. Diarmuid O'Connell is Tesla's vice president of business development. O'Connell told MLive that shows are used to sell cars. Since the NAIAS 2016 is in Michigan, there is no reason for them to come.
Tesla was not allowed to sell its cars in Michigan due to a legislation signed by Gov. Rick Snyder in October 2014. Snyder argued at the time the bill only prohibits car dealerships from dictating fees they charge customers.
The fact that Michigan prohibits direct sales of automobiles does not comply with Tesla. O'Connell further called the law 'anachronistic' and 'protectionist'.
O'Connell also noted that Snyder has invited a conversation to improving the law. Tesla executives have agreed to sit with Snyder to further the conversation. O'Connell admitted the law is not the only reason why Tesla is not at NAIAS 2016.
However the legislation is absolutely the main reason. O'Connell revealed Tesla will set up displays at the upcoming car show in Frankfurt and Geneva 2016.
Tesla is also prohibited from selling cars through retail stores in 20 other states. Michigan is not the only state where the law exists.
The law bans car companies from having service centers and direct retail stores. In addition to Tesla, Jaguar-Land Rover, Bentley and Mini are also not at the 2016 NAIAS show.


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Usually I do not watch TV, but I traveled and saw a few of them in public food intake places and such. What caught my attention were ads for robotics companies, aimed at business customers. IIRC, the companies were called generic names like "Universal Robotics" and "Reach Robotics". Or so I recall, but on second thought, Reach Robotics is a thing, but it focises on gaming, not traditional robotics. But the ads depicted robots doing some unspecified stuff: moving objects from place to place. Not dueling bots. Anyway, what's up with this? Is there some sort of revolution going on? What was the enabler? Don't tell me, it's all the money released by end of the Moore's Law, seeking random fields of application.
P.S. I know about the "Pentagon's Evil Mechanical Dogs" by Boston Dynamics. These were different, manipulating objects in the environment.


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The chairman of Augusta National Golf Club is occasionally tasked with hitting out of the rough, through no fault of his own.
No one did it better than Hootie Johnson.
In his 1998-2006 tenure as chairman of the most prestigious golf club in the nation, the Augusta native and legendary South Carolina businessman not only had to hold sway over the most renowned championship in golf, but to create the conditions for it - while juggling the occasional extraneous crisis.
Johnson oversaw a titanic effort to keep steps ahead of both the technology of golf and the athleticism of today's golfers. Under his meticulous supervision, the Augusta National course was lengthened for the 2006 Masters to 7,445 yards from the previous 7,270 yards. He had also overseen the extension to the 7,270 yards in 2002.
And when activist Martha Burk took it upon herself to demand female admittance to the all-male club in 2002-2003, Johnson stood strong against the attempted intimidation of sponsor boycotts - presiding over a commercial-free Masters, to protect the tournament's partners.
The protest was a flop - and, years later, Johnson himself would sponsor friend, philanthropist and fellow South Carolinian Darla Moore as one of the club's first two female members, along with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Born William Woodward Johnson in Augusta in 1931, he grew to manhood in South Carolina, where his father had purchased a bank. After a standout football career at the University of South Carolina, he followed in his father's banking footsteps - even rising to become chairman of the executive committee of Bank of America Corp.
He was invited to become a member of Augusta National by co-founder Bobby Jones himself, a rare and historic privilege Johnson always cherished.
Upon Johnson's death July 14 at 86, current Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne said Johnson had left "a legacy of exceptional service to our club, our tournament and the game of golf."
Besides lengthening the course "to ensure that Augusta National would always represent the very finest test of golf," Payne noted that "Hootie expanded television coverage of the Masters, improved qualification standards for invitation to the tournament and reopened the series badge waiting list for the first time in more than 20 years. Many of these measures brought more people than ever closer to the Masters and inspired us to continue exploring ways to welcome people all over the world to the tournament and the game of golf."
Maintaining treasured tradition, yet advancing the game and club into the future, is a delicate balance. Hootie Johnson did both, and did them elegantly.
This and more is the estimable footprint of Hootie Johnson. But we can tell you from personal experience, and that of those around him, that the private man was even more impressive than the public figure.
A man of sterling character and integrity who put God, family, community and country in their proper places, Hootie Johnson was a lighthouse for all who knew him. He was an especially exemplary role model for his children and grandchildren, who were privileged to grow in the protective shadow of his wisdom.
Though Johnson believed devoutly in the divine grace and salvation to be found in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his advice to his young ones - which the family fondly called "Hootisms" - was as earthy as it gets.
Do the right thing and do it the right way.
Do your best.
Be respectful.
Persevere. Be polite. Be humble.
No matter how big you get, don't forget others.
Don't show off. You don't have to tell everything you know.
These are nuggets of lustrous gold, from a man who regularly hosted some of the most powerful and influential people on the planet.
His senior pastor at Columbia's Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Dr. Bradley Smith, recalled one instance in which Johnson took his own advice - you don't have to tell everything you know - right in front of Smith. The two were enjoying bowls of restaurant soup when a waiter offered sherry to a confused Smith. Johnson explained that the waiter simply knew he liked sherry. The truth, which Johnson politely withheld, is that sherry is often offered as a complement to an exquisite soup.
Johnson clearly didn't want to show Smith up.
"He was gracious. That was Hootie," Smith said in his eulogy for Johnson last Monday.
On another occasion, when Smith anticipated that Johnson might make a phone call or two to raise funds to fight hunger in the "Souper Bowl of Caring," he was surprised to learn that Johnson would be accompanying him on a donor visit - several states away. It led to a million-dollar gift.
Johnson, notes the pastor, served on a statewide committee on desegregation in the 1960s, was a pioneer in providing opportunities for women and African-Americans in banking in the 1970s, and led his grandchildren to pick up roadside trash in the 1990s - no doubt to raise them up as much as to clean things up.
Another "Hootism" - leave things better than you found them. That's what Hootie Johnson did.
Augusta National, this community and region, and the international game of golf are the better for his leadership, sportsmanship, friendship and discipleship.


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Fighting Farmer
Tammi Jonas has a problem with authority.
The outspoken Eganstown cattle and pig farmer produces high quality and ethically raised free-range beef and pork. She has built an on farm butchery and promotes pasture fed animal production of the highest quality. For her effort she is constantly locking horns with the food police. "Life is good," says the American born farmer. "We have good volcanic soil. We have access to market. Our customers are really well educated," she says.
"The biggest problem is that we small farmers are over regulated," she says. "We come under the same meat regulations as big multinationals. It can take me two years to get a product on the
shelves due to regulation." She gives the example of some smoked pork hock she wanted to sell. Authorities would not let her sell them under vacuum in plastic bags like she does raw meat as the hocks had been cooked. "I was told people might want to eat them straight away," she says. She suggested she simply put the words COOK BEFORE CONSUMING on the pack. It took two years of paperwork before common sense prevailed.
She runs Jonai Farms with her husband Stuart and three children. Most of the meat they produce is sold through a community supported agriculture programme. In this, subscribers agree to take a certain amount of the production of the farm. The excess can be bought at the farm gate that can be found on the farm along a small country lane. "We invite customers to go for a walk and see how we grow the animals before they buy the meat,"
says Jonas. "They can see how animals should be raised." Amongst other local food identities including Gary Thomas from Spade to Blade, Jonas is one of the organisers of the inaugural Slow Meat Symposium being held in Daylesford and surrounds on September 3-5. "Industrial livestock agriculture is a pox on society," says Jonas vehemently. "Meat animals need to be raised on pasture and people should have access to that meat. People need to have access to meat from animals that are not kept in inhumane and environmentally disastrous conditions." The Symposium has farm visits, talks with chefs and farmers and ethical food meals. The mantra for Slow Meat is "Eat better meat less." A belief Jonas shares wholeheartedly.
To find tickets Google search 'Slow Meat Australia' . Visit Jonai Farms find the details at www.jonaifarms.com.au