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The Buffalo Bills face the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons on the road Sunday, the team's most difficult test thus far in the 2017 season.
Buffalo's entire defensive unit will be challenged facing a club renowned for its explosive offense, but Atlanta also possesses some quality players on defense.
Here's an advanced-stat preview that will help you understand what exactly the Bills are up against in Week Four.
(Stats courtesy of Pro Football Focus.)
Falcons offense
Julio Jones is the headliner in Atlanta, as he should be. He's currently fourth in yards per route run (2.98), the ultimate efficiency metric for wideouts. Jones led the league last year with a YPRR of 3.15, and in 2015, the former Alabama standout had a yards-per-route-run figure of 3.05 which was the best among qualifying receivers.
After facing back-to-back quarterbacks who went into their game against Buffalo with clear struggles against pressure, there hasn't been that big of a disparity in Matt Ryan's effectiveness when pressured or not.
Through four games, he's amassed a passer rating of 103.2 when "kept clean." When pressured, Ryan's passer rating is 88.1. That's not a huge gap. It's still early, but there was bound to be a regression from Ryan's MVP season of a year ago when his passer rating was 128.9 when kept clean, the best figure in the league.
It's not all about the aerial attack in Atlanta though. Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman formulate one of the league's finest one-two punches in the backfield. Here's how they've performed forcing missed tackles thus far in the 2017 campaign:
Devonta Freeman: 59 touches, 11 missed tackles forced (0 receiving)
Tevin Coleman: 29 touches, 4 missed tackles forced (2 rushing, 2 receiving)
Freeman is the smooth, gliding runner, an ideal fit for the Falcons zone-blocking scheme. Coleman is the thunderous, more linear runner who plays with much more power than finesse. He's a talented receiver too.
Falcons defense
Dan Quinn and Co. have slowly but surely acquired the smaller, faster type of defenders to fit the Falcons scheme and today's NFL.
In February's Super Bowl, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett dominated with five quarterback pressures (three sacks, one hit, one hurry) on 46 pass-rushing snaps. He's carried over that strong play into 2017, and his new teammate, Dontari Poe, has been tremendous on the interior as well.
Here's how Jarrett and Poe have performed as pass-rushers through four games (rank is out of 74 defensive tackles):
Grady Jarrett: 105 pass-rush snaps, 9 QB pressures (29th)
Dontari Poe: 91 pass-rush snaps, 12 QB pressures (9th)
With 2016 sack-leader Vic Beasley sidelined with injury, Atlanta's other defensive linemen had to pick up the slack, and they certainly have.
Rookie Tak McKinley has 12 quarterback pressures of his own on 83 pass-rush snaps, and veteran Adrian Clayborn has recorded 11 on 86 pass-rush snaps from the right side.
Star cornerback Desmond Trufant has surrendered just 0.62 yards per coverage snap, the 11th-lowest out of 68 qualifying players at the position. He's a 6-foot, 190-pound former first-round pick who's been reliable for the majority of his NFL career.
Story topics: Julio Jones/ Matt Ryan


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This series is intended for beginner C++ programmers, or those who feel a little rusty about their C++ programming skills in the wake of the new standard.
Thanks to C++11 it's much easier to create templates. Especially that we can now create variadic templates that allow us to generically handle multiple arguments (in form of types and values). There is much knowledge about generic programming and I will not pretend to know everything there is to know. Never the less, I will try my best to share the best tips & tricks with you.
Before I jump into the task and it's template solution I will talk for a while (this part) about iterations/loops in C++, which is required before we move onto templates themselves (in the next parts).
Calamity of abundance
Everyone of you is (or at least, should be) familiar with a
for loop.
for (int i = 0; i < 10; ++i) { ... }
Above loop body is run exactly 10 times (I am assuming the body isn't modifying the index). Most of the times, however, we don't want/have to specify the loop count as we just iterate over a container and process its elements. C++11 offers many ways to do it.
std::vector<int> foo { 2, 4, 6, 8 }; // ver. A C++98 for (std::vector<int>::constant_iterator it = foo.begin(); it != foo.end(); ++it) { std::cout << *it /* get the value pointed by iterator */ << std::endl; } // ver. B C++11 for (auto it = foo.begin(); it != foo.end(); ++it) { std::cout << *it << std::endl; } // ver. C C++11 for (int /* can be auto */ val : foo) { std::cout << val << std::endl; } // ver. D C++11 auto end = std::end(foo); for (auto it = std::begin(foo); it != end; ++it) { std::cout << *it << std::endl; }
As you can see there are many ways to iterate over a collection. Before we start discussing the loops, notice the – so called – brace initialization of
std::vector. If you are a little confused, think of it as a syntactic sugar to allow similar initialization that is allowed for C arrays(
int[]) and
In all the loop examples you can see (directly, or indirectly as in ver. C) the usage of iterators. Iterators are a basic concept in C++ which allows decoupling of the underlying container and way of retrieving it's values, or iterating over them. I don't want to repeat what it's clearly described at C++ reference, so please take a look there, first.
To add some value what you have just read, hear are some popular examples of iterators:
- InputIterator: Input TCP package stream where the connection provider throws the underlying buffer away after your iterations.
- OutputIterator: Output TCP package stream that, right after writing to an element, sends it to the client and doesn't allow to rewrite the same package again.
- ForwardIterator (mutable): Single linked list, where (due to only one pointer) you are only allowed to go forward. The underlying elements won't be invalidated so you can safely reiterate the whole sequence again.
- BidirectionalIterator (mutable): Double linked list which – duh! – allows to traverse back and forth multiple times.
- RandomAccessIterator (mutable): Arrays/vectors/(hash)maps which allow direct access to elements so you don't have to iterate from beginning 8 times to get to 8th element. Just do
*(it + 8)to get there in constant time.
What's important to remember is that the more advanced iterator you wish to use, the less containers will be able to comply to the requirements. Thus if you can, you should target weaker iterators (think of targeting elderly Windows XP, and not limiting your users to Windows 8.1), and optionally allows some optimizations for stronger iterators.
Free functions
Take a look at version C of the loop. Version D presents an "unrolled" version C. Apart from the
end iterator optimization (calculate it only once, as you won't be able to modify the underlying sequence), the two important functions are
std::begin() and
std::end(). These are so called free functions which are overloaded so that they can take either a C array, any object that has a
begin() member, or
std::valarray /
std::initializer_list objects (which don't provide
begin member).
These free functions allow to take suitable iterators from a vast array of object types which greatly eases the way of retrieving iterators from various containers.
In the next part we will feast upon std::for_each specification…

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The "Embodied Herstories" training fills a niche that has yet to be filled. This workshop goes beyond "Diversity" training to not only identify the groups and processes used for social exclusion, but also add a systemic analysis of power and how it operates in society. Unlike the more general "Anti-Racism" or "Undoing Racism" trainings, this workshop is specifically focused on the relationship between racism and all the issues surrounding maternity care and reproduction in the US. Unlike "Cultural Competency" trainings, this workshop provides the historical framework as a very useful precursor to any type of "Cultural Competency." Unlike most workshops and trainings on social justice issues, "Embodied Herstories" intentionally uses activities that engage the whole person, including reflections on visual images, sharing of personal experiences and emotions, and the relationship participants have to their bodies and spirits.
Training Curriculum: "Embodied Herstories: Race and Reproduction in the United States." This two-day training critically examines the US history of women's reproduction and women's relationship to their reproductive autonomy using a Popular Education methodology and an Anti-Racist, Feminist intersectional framework. Participants will develop a shared language and analysis of reproductive history in the US. This history will include the "untold" stories of many pregnant women, beginning with colonization and slavery. The process will define institutional racism and identify how it impacts the state of pregnancy and birthing in the US, past and present. The workshop will explore the issues of individual "choices" and public policies related to pregnancy, birthing, and reproductive autonomy. Together, participants will identify how to apply this analysis to the current maternity care issues being faced.
The purpose of the "Embodied Herstories" training is to go deeper and engage participants in a holistic process of reflection and understanding. The training includes both intellectual and emotional – experiential reflection inviting everyone to a long-term process of transformation. This training method shares a key philosophical underpinning with the midwifery model of care – growth is a holistic process – occurring not only in the mind, but also in the body and spirit. This holistic workshop invites and accommodates participants with varying levels of knowledge and experience in the topic.


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2014 Arnold Classic Competitors List & More!!!
Finally got in the list. It looks as though the men's competition is wide open and there's no real frontrunner. The 212 however is not going to be as its going to come down to Flex Lewis and David Henry…to which I believe Flex will come up as the winner as he's recently gotten much harder and grainy in the offseason and his packed even more muscle onto his body although the question is whether he can maintain it while meeting the 212 weight limit. We'll just have to see. The fun begins on Feb 27th 2014.
2014 Arnold Classic, Arnold Classic 212, Fitness International, Figure International and Bikini International Official Invite Lists:
Arnold Classic (13)
Evan Centopani
Brandon Curry
Toney Freeman
Cedric MacMillan
Victor Martinez
Edward Nunn
Ben Pakulski
Shawn Rhoden
Fred Smalls
Branch Warren
Roelly Winklaar
Dennis Wolf
Hidetada Yamagish
Arnold Classic 212 (10)
Aaron Clark
Charles Dixon
David Henry
Richard "Tricky" Jackson
James "Flex" Lewis
Stan McQuay
Jose Raymond
Marco Rivera
Angel Rangel Vargas
Quincy Winklaar
Fitness International (15)
Michelle Blank
Myriam Capes
Bethany Cisternino
Regiane DaSilva
Allison Ethier
Ryall Graber
Oksana Grishina
Amanda Hatfield
Tanji Johnson
Whitney Jones
Babette Mulford
Danielle Ruban
Kizzy Vaines
Trish Warren
Melinda Szabo
Figure International (17)
Kati Alander
Dana Ambrose
Alicia Coates
Ava Cowan
Heather Dees
Amanda Doherty
Allison Frahn
Candice Keene
Candice Lewis
Elissa Martis
Larissa Reis
Camala Rodriguez-McClure
Giadi Simari
Gennifer Strobo
Ann Titone
Natalie Waples
Nicole Wilkins
Bikini International (16)
Noy Alexander
Stacey Alexander
Jennifer Andrews
Juliana Daniell
Margret Gnarr
Ashley Kaltwasser
Courtney King
Amanda Latona
Janet Layug
Nathalia Melo
Jessica Mone
Justine Munro
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Yeshaira Robles
Anna Starodubtseva
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The 26th Anniversary Annual Arnold Classic, Arnold Classic 212, Fitness International, Figure International and Bikini International contests will be held Feb. 28 – March 1, 2014 at Veterans Memorial and the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Visit www.ticketmaster.com/arnold or 800-745-3000 for ticket information. VIP Ticket Packages and individual event tickets are available. Daily EXPO tickets are available for $10 in advance (plus service charge) or $15 at the door of all Arnold Sports Festival venues. Children 10 and under free.
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We Are All In This Together, Reflections on the Service for Erica Garner
Yesterday I, along with many others of the public, gathered to support Erica Garner's family in their mourning at the service to pay their respects to Erica Garner.
I'd never been to a service for a public figure before and it was powerful to see the impact that she had on her community. Strangers she hasn't even met, who came to mourn all the same at this tragic loss.
Al Sharpton spoke, and he reached my heart with his words. I was skeptical of what he would have to say; I have not always agreed with his approach, opinions, prescriptions for what we as a community should do to combat the institution of racism in our country. And that is precisely what he spoke about. He spoke about the strength of Erica, her determination, and her way to fight oppression, which was at times very different from his own. Yet, he made it clear he supported her all the same. He spoke of how different movements have existed at the same time yet we are all going in the same direction.
And that hit me, because his call to us in her memory was one I feel passionately about and have always gotten behind: we are all in this together. He says when they [the police] shoot us, they don't ask what religion we are, etc. They don't ask those deeper questions. So, we must uplift each other, lest we do their tearing down of ourselves for them.
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The ever popular Brownlow Festival has been officially launched.
The festival will take place from August 27 to September 3 and will kick off with a fantastic family fun day at Brownlow Hub on Saturday August 27 with lots of fun-filled activities including face painters, balloon modellers, circus acts, magic shows and a climbing wall. A great way to enjoy the last Saturday before the new school term starts.
Over the week there will also be a host of other events for everyone including an inventive art exhibition, relaxing picnic at Moyraverty Centre, active assault course on the lakes, nostalgic vintage tea dance, mindfulness colouring workshop and a tasty cookery demonstration. The week of events concludes with the free Festival at the Lakes on Saturday September 3 at Craigavon Lakes. The event will offer a range of activities including a daring dragon boat race, archery, climbing wall, tug of war, BBQ and music to while away the afternoon.
The festival, organised by Brownlow Festival Committee, and a range of statutory organisations including Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, has been funded by the a grant from Awards for All through the Big Lottery Fund.


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Ever just get pulled deep into the dark underworld that is known as the Instagram explorer page? The explorer page usually finds similar pictures based off of your likes and displays them for you in a linear layout. My explorer page usually consists of dogs, booty models, memes and food. A few months back I came across a picture of a beautiful array of sweets and I was like hmmm. I clicked on said picture and it took me to a woman's page that I will soon not forget. @miriamhope is Miriam Hope Rieder, and this chick CAN BAKE. Miriam is a blonde, stylish, twenty-something who is very easy on the eyes and is a sweets whiz. Miriam is the owner of two sweet shops in Connecticut, one in Avon and one in South Windsor called Taste by Spellbound. I went to the South Windsor location one day, got myself a CADBURY EGG BROWNIE, and dropped off my card to one of her minions and stated that I'd like to interview her, a couple weeks later Miriam and I had our own little sit down in the storage room of her Avon location and I was given the chance to get a little glimpse into the life of this sugar queen. I also got to taste my way through some fantastic stuff, so shall we?
Hello Miriam, how are you today?
I'm great, how are you?
I'm good. First question, what ultimately got you into baking?
I started baking when I was ten years old after my parents got a divorce, I was put into parks and rec cake decorating classes and that's pretty much what got me on the path. My mother was always in the kitchen baking so I've always been in that scene and I've always known food, but it was definitely the cake decorating classes that reached me.
What's behind the name 'Taste by Spellbound'?
I started Spellbound back in 2009 with hair accessories, because I love fashion, and when the food thing took off five years ago I had already had a following behind Spellbound and didn't wanna lose that and it kind of kept this fairytale vibe that I had doing on so we decided to call it Taste by Spellbound. Because I have bigger plans for the brand; clothing, food, lifestyle, furniture – all that kind of encompasses together.
What's up with all the style? What drew me to your instagram was not just regular cupcakes and that B.S., but there was all kinds of amazing sweets and also you seem to have this stylish air about you. Where do you get that from?
I get part of it from my mother, my mother is very fashionable, and so I've always kind of had that very well groomed aspect I guess for part of my life, and I've just always been a very creative person and been trying to separate myself from the, not common bakery, but all the other bakeries. So the way we present ourselves via food style, we're always just setting ourselves apart.
Two high profile locations doing well, what do you lend your success to?
Sleepless nights, haha. I have amazing people behind me that believe in me. For one, Elvis Duran, he's one of my biggest cheerleaders so anytime I get to go on his show that always gives us a really huge boost via our online sales and even walk-in. And I've just been able to create a great bubble of people around me to help lift it, and then my team is very much part of the success.
What is your favorite thing to bake?
I don't have one. A lot of people ask me that, they say what is my favorite thing to bake and favorite thing to eat – um, it really doesn't even come down to that I'm just constantly creating that's what I find most interesting.
What are you eating when you're not here?
I love food! I mean like I could literally be 10,000 pounds. I love food. I honestly, I don't have favorites. It depends on what mood I'm in, where I'm at, what city.
One thing I've noticed, is that you use an ingredient that's very near and dear to my heart that you can only get on Delta flights… Biscoff biscuits! What, how, why?!
I started working with Biscoff, I feel like I was one of the only bakeries in the U.S. to be honest to start working with it, and I've been working with it for at least four years probably. Like when it was just being introduced to the U.S. more so, besides just the Delta cookie. I ate it at home on stuff and I loved it, and then I was like 'Wait a minute, why isn't this in the bakery?' And now we use it on a day to day basis.
In a world of TV shows like 'Cupcake Wars' and all that typical B.S. and all the hype that surrounds it, where does Taste by Spellbound stand? What sets you apart from the regular cupcake shop?
Our quality, for one. We use no cake mixes, we use no shortening, we try to always stay away from flavorings. A lot of people, once you've been on a show like that, your popularity goes through the roof and your quality comes way down. And it's those giant cupcakes where you feel like you've ate breakfast lunch and dinner, and it's just like overload. We're much more about enjoying yourself and enjoying the real taste and all different aspects that come to that. So definitely quality and even the way we present ourselves. We decorate our cupcake toppings, we change our flavors out every single day so you don't know what you're gonna get. We have people who call and say 'We want a dozen assorted cupcakes for Friday, what are you gonna have?' and we don't know. You will just have to come in and find out. So that also very much sets us apart. Yeah I would say flavors. Flavors, product wise are just very much different than your common bakery.
What's next? Anything new and exciting in the works for you right now?
I'm kind of just on.. I don't really have anything new right now. I've had my second shop open for eight months right now and that's really just what I'm focusing on. That's my baby right now. I have learned to take it day by day, and while I do have big dreams for the brand, I try not to think too, too far ahead because then I go crazy thinking 'Oh my goodness, how am I gonna get there?' So as of right now I'm just focusing on the shops and making sure they're running smoothly. So when the next step does come, they can handle themselves.
Who would you like to thank, recognize or shout out?
My mother, she is like the biggest push behind me. Without her I would not be here, obviously, but even mentally like everything. My family, my sister, my step-dad... My sister runs my South Windsor shop for me. My staff is huge, they've become some of my closest friends and they're basically family to me now. And then just the customers that come in day in and day out and support us, and who have always been there for us and keep us going for five years now. And YOU! For doing this interview.
Ha! Perfect.
Miriam let me taste a few things and everything was excellent. First were the Cruffins, I'm going to make an educated guess and say that these are probably croissant muffins and they were tasty. Kind of like a doughy muffin, kind of like a cronut. I liked both Cruffins equally. Next were four assorted truffles, afternoon delight, firecracker, campfire and chubby hubby. I'll just go ahead and say that campfire was my favorite because there was marshmallow in it.
Next were the cupcakes. I've eaten my weight in cupcakes in my day, probably more and I can say that these were some of the best cupcakes I've ever consumed in my life. All were great, but I can easily say that the peanut butter caramel cupcake was the BEST cupcake I've ever had. The glob of peanut butter that lay inside made me tingle. I had brought this one home and ate it and I had to stop myself from grabbing the keys and driving back to Avon to get five more.
Stop in one of these days and check her out, I failed to mention Miriam also specializes in cakes for all occasions and they are a sight to see. Join me next week when I make a stop into Townsman, Boston MA, to eat a dinner/brunch combo with master chef Matthew Jennings.


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Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans in New Mexico
Find affordable Medicare Supplement Insurance plans in New Mexico
About Medicare Supplement insurance plans in New Mexico
Medicare Supplement insurance (also called Medigap) in New Mexico, as in other states, is optional health insurance offered by private insurance companies. Medigap plans help cover out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare doesn't cover, like copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance.
In most states, including New Mexico, there are ten standardized Medigap policy options, named with letters A through N. (Medigap Plans E, H, I, and J are no longer sold.) Each standardized plan of a given letter name covers the same portion of Original Medicare out-of-pocket costs; for example, Medigap Plan K coverage is the same no matter where you buy the policy. Other Medigap plans, such as Medigap Plan A (not to be confused with Medicare Part A), cover different amounts of Original Medicare out-of-pocket costs. But while each Medigap plan has the same coverage as plans of the same name, the costs and availability may vary.
If you'd like to apply for a Medicare Supplement insurance plan in New Mexico, a good time to do so is during the six-month Medigap Open Enrollment Period (OEP). The OEP begins on the first day of the month that you're both over the age of 65 and enrolled in Medicare Part B.
During the Medigap OEP, beneficiaries have the guaranteed issue right to enroll in a Medigap plan, meaning that they are not subject to medical underwriting, and don't have to pay higher out-of-pocket costs or be denied coverage based on pre-existing conditions*.
After the six-month Medigap OEP has expired, you can still apply for a Medicare Supplement insurance plan in New Mexico, but in most cases you don't have the same guaranteed issue rights described above, and plans don't have to accept your application. But in certain situations, you may still apply with guaranteed acceptance outside of the Medigap OEP.
Compare Medicare Supplement insurance plans in New Mexico
Since the various Medicare Supplement insurance plans cover different portions of Original Medicare out-of-pocket costs, you might want to think about which Medicare services you use, and how often. Then take a look at the various Medigap plans available in your area of New Mexico and see if you can find a plan that may suit both your health needs and budget.
You can begin comparing plans today by entering your zip code at the top of this web page. We will provide you with a customized list of Medigap plans available in your area.
*Pre-existing conditions are generally health conditions that existed before the start of a policy. They may limit coverage, be excluded from coverage, or even prevent you from being approved for a policy; however, the exact definition and relevant limitations or exclusions of coverage will vary with each plan, so check a specific plan's official plan documents to understand how that plan handles pre-existing conditions.


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CLINTON, N.C. --- Eighty-one-year-old Willie Parker has had trouble getting around since suffering a stroke, and his right arm curls inward as correctional officers help him move about the Sampson County jail.
But he has made the most of his time there since his arrest last week, 43 years after walking away from a prison work detail in Maryland.
"They call me 'Pops,' " Mr. Parker said of his fellow inmates, adding that he advises the younger men to "leave other people's stuff alone."
Mr. Parker was finally tracked down as part of Maryland's effort to clear more than 80 outstanding warrants.
Mr. Parker's lawyer, Andrew Jackson, said Wednesday that he hopes to get him released on bail.
Mr. Parker served about 10 years of a 40-year sentence for robbery with a deadly weapon, decided that was enough and left the Eastern Correctional Camp in Maryland. He was arrested Feb. 20 in Clinton, where he was receiving part-time home health care services.


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Modern Mediterranean Cuisine… A Remarkable Taste Experience in Phuket, at Maikhao Dream Villa Resort and Spa, Phuket
Modern Mediterranean cuisine using artistic cooking techniques, Maikhao Dream's innovative Executive Chef, Robert Mujagic creates and delivers unique flavours and textures to your culinary delight by using fresh vegetables, meats and ingredients enriched by detailed quality. Discover a sensational culinary journey and taste experience that is unrivalled and guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
Highlights of the signature menu
Meet our Executive Chef
My name is Robert Mujagic, I am a native of Stuttgart, Germany and joined the culinary business aged 17, starting my apprenticeship, as chef, at a small gault millau rated fine dining restaurant.
With over 20 years extensive experience, I am currently the Executive Chef for Maikhao Dream Resort & Spa, Phuket.
During my journey to become an executive chef, I had the opportunity to work in many different countries including Germany, Russia, Maldives, Croatia, Turkey and Thailand. Also being employed for over 3 years on luxury cruise liners and sailing around the world twice, taught me about many different cultures and cooking techniques.
What's extremely important for me is meeting all the interesting people from all around the world and working for great employers such as Hilton International, Conrad, Maritim or Starwood, where I was always able to gain a lot of valuable experience. Working at dream destinations, like Conrad Maldives Ithaa Underwater Restaurant, as executive chef and serving my creations to amazing people, makes my life complete.
Moving to Thailand 3 years ago made a dream come true. After extensive traveling, it was always my dream to work in this beautiful country and joining Maikhao Dream 2 years ago, and being part of the pre opening team for our two resorts, gave me the long waited opportunity. I Feel I have the freedom to express myself to the fullest, being creative and trying lots of new creations, makes me feel home away from home. Experiencing the warm hearted people of Thailand and the amazing tastes of the country makes me want to tell all the chefs in the world to come and experience it.
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Government speeds up road-charging plans
* Hard shoulder toll lanes * Pay-as-you-drive charging * Scheme tested on M42...
Motorists could soon pay to drive on motorway hard shoulders in a bid to ease congestion, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.
The proposal is part of a range of plans that have been fast-tracked by ministers for a review of the road and rail network to be published next year.
Other proposals being considered include:
Building toll lanes rather than using existing hard shoulders
Opening hard shoulders to all motorists, free of charge, at peak times
Introducing variable speed limit schemes
Variable speed limits and allowing drivers to use the hard shoulder during peak times have been tested in a trial on a section of the M42 near Birmingham, and the Government seems keen to expand the schemes to more motorways.
'We think this is capable of a radical extension,' said roads minister Lord Adonis. 'I was extremely impressed by how it reduced congestion, improved road safety and reduced journey times.'
Should the Government adopt a road-charging scheme, it would be likely to use a system where cars would be fitted with a transponder that is linked to a payment account.
Money would be deducted every time the vehicle passed under an overhead gantry located within the scheme.


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Family Pictures USA was invited by the African American Museum in Philadelphia for their monthly Macy's Family Fun Day to host a full day of photo-sharing sessions with the community. People of all ages came with their photographs to share their Philly stories as well as their family's diaspora, giving us personal insights into the […]
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Digital Diaspora Family Reunion started off the school year at Temple University! Thomas Allen Harris and Don Perry were invited by the Film Media Arts department to bring a mini-DDFR workshop for students to engage with narratives within their own family albums as well as to bridge inter-generational and cross-cultural differences. Stories and photographs were […]


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Acne has always been a nuisance. I started getting acne when I was 13, it was weird at first, then on the following days it is horrific. It started with just one popping out of my cheeks. Then another came out, then another, and next thing you know, there are hordes of pimples on my face. It was really depressing. I was so affected by my acne that I can't have eye contact with the person I am talking to, especially those that I am not accustomed to talking to.
I ask my mother about my acne and she told me that she has acne too when she was my age. She further explained that my acne is normal. She said also that almost all experience acne and only a few people do not experience it. With that word I was somewhat assured that I am not the only one experiencing this condition.
I also research using the internet the do's and dont's if you have acne. I read that acne is caused by hormones and there some factors that also affect it like diet and hygiene. I should watch out what I eat because it said in the article that eating oily and unhealthy food may lead to the worsening of my acne, according to the post published.
With this information at hand I made a change on my lifestyle and I was surprised my acne also slowly healed. I will continue doing this until I have an acne free skin.


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- Monday December 20th, 2010 :: 03:28 p.m. EST
Detectives are looking for a suspect who broke into a residence in The Oaks subdivision in Land O Lakes on 12-8-10.
Pasco Sheriff's detectives are looking for a suspect who broke into a residence in The Oaks subdivision in Land O' Lakes at about 1 p.m. on Dec. 8.
Two unknown suspects forced entry into the home via the front door. The suspects stole flat screen televisions valued at $2,500. A 13-year-old girl was home at the time of the burglary and came face-to-face with one of the suspects, which caused them to flee. The suspect she saw was described as a black male, 18 to 25 years of age, with a goatee, wearing a red and white striped golf-style shirt, wearing a black jacket and a pair of jeans. Both suspects fled the victim's residence with the stolen property after seeing the witness inside the residence.
A composite sketch is being released on the suspect that was seen.
There have been a number of similar burglaries along the State Road 54 corridor in Pasco the last month or so. It is unknown if these suspects were involved in those burglaries, however the method of operation is the same, i.e., daytime break-ins.
Anyone with any information about the suspect or burglaries is asked to contact Detective Chad Tadlock at 352-518-5020.
Pasco County Sheriff's Office
8700 Citizens Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34654
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Ditmas Rose crib quilt
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Ditmas Rose crib quilt
The Ditmas Rose is the first quilt I've completed in our new home in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn. I made it out of five old shirts, a little floral print dress, and a vintage bedsheet from a friend. It commemorates new beginnings in my life as I settle into a new neighborhood, and my hope is that it will celebrate many other new beginnings over the course of its life.
Machine-warm cold and air dry for longest lifespan.
Approximately 36" x 48".
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Eye protection is more important than ever in the age of device screens. Computers have made life more convenient in many ways, but looking at a screen all day can be hard on your eyes. You may feel like your eyes are tired after a long day, or you might get headaches from increased eye strain. This is fairly common, said Ming Wang. The Harvard MD and MIT PhD (laser spectroscopy) said computer-related vision problems are growing and shared some ways to protect your eyes.
"We are currently experiencing an epidemic in the deterioration of eye condition called computer or cellphone eye syndrome," Wang said. "People are in need of corrective lenses at earlier ages to be able to read their cell phones or computers. The reason is that they are spending too much time looking at the screens of their devices. It's a vicious cycle."
"We are currently experiencing an epidemic in the deterioration of eye condition called computer or cellphone eye syndrome." — Ming Wang, Harvard MD and MIT PhD
Here are some ways you can protect your eyes when you look at screens all day.
Eye Protection Action: Take Regular Breaks
Looking at a cellphone or computer screen for a long period of time without looking away from the device puts stress on the muscles that focus and accommodate the eye, Wang said. Accommodation muscles are what keep your focus on an object as the distance varies, and they get a lot of work when you're looking at a computer, resulting in wear and tear. The result? Fatigue and possibly premature eyesight degeneration.
"Just like you need to exercise your body on regular basis, you also need to exercise your eye accommodating muscles as well, to keep them young," Wang said. He recommends the "20-20-20 rule" to give your accommodation muscles a break. After 20 minutes in front of your computer or cellphone, take a break for 20 seconds and look away at a distant object that is at least 20 feet away to let your accommodating muscles relax. Set a timer on your computer or phone to remind to you take a break periodically.
Eye Protection Nutrition: Eat for Eye Health
Nutrition can play a big role in the health and resilience of your eyes. "Your grandmother was correct: Eat your carrots," Wang said. The vitamins in carrots and leafy green vegetables such as spinach and kale can help protect against environmental damage.
Other nutrients that may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration include lutein and zeaxanthin, which are also found in green leafy vegetables. They're also found in corn and eggs, and may be added to other foods. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and tuna, can help as well.
Protect Your Eyes
Ultraviolet light has been shown to accelerate the development of cataracts and macular degeneration, Wang said, so give your eyes a break by using sunglasses when you're away from the screens. Filters and apps can help you dim the blue light that may cause eye strain during the day.
In addition, studies have found that people tend to blink less when working at a computer screen. This reduces the amount of tears bathing the eyeball and your eyes may feel dry or scratchy. Eye drops can reduce the symptoms, but blinking more often will also help keep eyes healthy and comfortable.
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DeLauro facing challenger Cadena in 3rd District
Angel Cadena knows he's fighting an uphill battle. But fighting battles isn't new to the Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran who is the Republican candidate for Congress facing U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3.
"I decided to run many many years ago," the 35-year-old Shelton resident said. "This is like the accumulation of long thought-out, very patient process."
For DeLauro, first elected in 1991 to represent the 3rd District, this is one of her most important elections because the issues for which she has fought for years finally are front and center in the presidential campaign — paid family leave, equal pay, affordable childcare — things traditionally thought of as "women's issues."
"That's the agenda I fight for in Congress," DeLauro said, "and I have introduced some of these bills decades ago."
Both DeLauro and Cadena agree that creating new jobs is a top priority.
"My view is this is the greatest economic challenge to face the country today — that there are jobs that just don't pay enough money," DeLauro said. "We have a situation where we have seen wages stagnant for the last 30 or so years and what has happened is that families really are struggling today."
"We need jobs," Cadena said. "The people, they're hurting, they need some opportunities, especially in the New Haven area where there are a lot of homeless people. They need a more solid foundation so they can take another shot at life and they're just not getting that."
DeLauro is the ranking Democrat on the Labor, Heath and Human Services and the Education Appropriation subcommittees and serves on the subcommittee responsible for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.
Cadena is a truck driver, making deliveries to Whole Foods stores in the Northeast. He always has been a political junkie, he said, and "grew up watching C-SPAN." He has worked on campaigns and has done speech writing for candidates, he said, and in 2014 ran for state comptroller.
"I'm a person who solves problems, and there are a lot of problems in the country," Cadena said, "and if I didn't at least give it a shot, I wouldn't feel right with myself."
"People say, 'In this polarized atmosphere in Washington, why do you keep banging your head against the wall?'" DeLauro said. "People are frustrated with what they see. They say, 'What are you doing that is going to help me and my family?'"
And that's why she keeps running, DeLauro said — to continue to help people, following the example set for her by her parents, who were longtime New Haven public servants.
"My parents' brand of politics was they worked with the community and their constituents to make sure they helped to try to address their needs," DeLauro said. "They believed there was a role for government to play and that government can create opportunity.
"That's where my brand of politics comes from — that government can create opportunity. You do have an opportunity to (work for) efforts that I think are critical to families today, and that you try as best you can to make government work, to push federal agencies to do the things they are supposed to do."
That DeLauro has served for so long is a problem, Cadena said. "The fact that Rosa has been in there so long feels wrong all around," he said. "We need fresh ideas. You should go in and give it a shot, and if you don't get something done first couple tries, then get out. I will really push for term limits."
It's her experience that has allowed her to be as successful as she has been, DeLauro said, pointing to the 2,500 cases of constituent requests closed through her office. "We got back $2.1 million in back benefits — Social Security and other kinds of benefits — that they couldn't get without our help," she said. Her office also has been instrumental in successfully securing funds that directly affect 3rd District residents, she said, including a $1 million grant for firefighters, funding to repair the Temple Street garage, $16 million for the Downtown Crossing project.
"I've been directly and intimately involved in these efforts," she said. "That's about jobs and economic development and revitalization of a city."
To get results, you have to have goals, both long and short term, DeLauro said. Longer-term include an increased opportunity for education at all levels and for job training, she said, which is "critical to fostering opportunities for people that allows them to gain an economic advantage.
"I also put infrastructure in that long-term category, which is a real engine of growth — not just roads and bridges that are critically important but it's also energy and the energy grid, environmental infrastructure, ports, airports, telecommunications, broadband — we still have some places in rural parts of Connecticut that aren't up to speed with broadband."
In the shorter term, action has to be taken to relieve the financial pressures families face, DeLauro said. "Income inequality has to start with the issue of wages," she said. "There you talk about an increase in the minimum wage, you talk about equal pay for equal work, paid sick days, college affordability, child-care affordability."
A new presidential administration opens the door to making these goals a reality, she said. And she is convinced that will be the administration of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, refusing to even consider a Donald Trump administration.
"I believe in the first 100 days, we will see that she will move these issues," DeLauro said. "All of these things are now front-and-center items that used to be viewed as fringe or only affected women. These are working-family issues that are directly a part of the political discourse and that's an exciting prospect. These are issues that I have spent a lot of time working on that will be front and center."
For Cadena, there are traditional Republican issues that are a priority, including the protection of Second Amendment rights and eliminating corruption in Washington. "My overall goal is to weed out corruption," he said. "I have at least a thousand different issues I'd like to add my input to, including saving Social Security, chronic homelessness, getting the economy moving in the right direction and freeing up some money that the government is sucking up with taxes on every level. That is one of the reasons the economy is so stagnant."
And he is the person who can go in and get something done, Cadena said. "I want to go in there like McGyver," he said, referring to the television character. "I'm very persuasive and I know I can get them on my side."
Campaigning against DeLauro hasn't been easy, Cadena admitted. "There's been a lot of sacrifice — blood, sweat and a couple of tears," he said, but he is optimistic. "I'm right at the door and going as far as I can take myself," he said. "The enthusiasm is high, and when people realize I'm running against Rosa DeLauro, they say that she has been in there way too long. This is a very strange election and anything can happen."


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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Huntingdon scored five goals in the first period and knocked off Oglethorpe 12-5 on Saturday in the school's first men's lacrosse game.
There was a steady downpour of rain throughout the game at Samford Stadium, but that didn't stop the Hawks (1-0) and a few dozen dedicated fans from savoring the program's first win.
"This was huge for us," Huntingdon head coach Andrew Carey said. "We've worked hard to get ready and we're excited to be able to give Huntingdon College its first win in lacrosse. We've got a lot more that we want to accomplish, but I think these guys will always remember being 1-0. Being part of the first lacrosse victory at Huntingdon College is a special feeling for the coaches and players."
Brandon Sewell scored four goals, Gavin Carey and Garrison Johnson each scored three goals and Ryan Rees and Steven Gernatt added a goal apiece.
"It's very exciting to be a part of this," Gavin Carey said. "I've never been part of starting a program before and I'm thankful to be here. We've worked hard and it's awesome to be part of the first lacrosse win in Huntingdon history."
Sewell scored the first goal for the program with 9:13 left in the first period. Rees recorded the first assist with 5:24 left in the first.
"This was a good first win for us," said Sewell, who also had an assist and nine ground balls. "It's not just every team that can say they won the first game in school history. That's something we're proud to be a part of, but we don't want the wins to stop here."
Sewell opened the scoring a little less than six minutes into the game. In the final 9:13 of the first period, Sewell and Carey scored twice and Johnson scored once to give the Hawks a 5-0 lead.
"With the weather the way it was today, we had stressed the importance of getting the lead early," Andrew Carey said. "We knew as the rain got worse, the game would slow down, the sticks would be wet and the footing would get worse. We wanted to try to get the lead and take away their will to win."
Oglethorpe (0-1) answered with two goals in the second period, but a Rees goal gave Huntingdon a 6-2 lead at the half. Oglethorpe pulled with three goals, 7-4, in the second half but Huntingdon closed the game with five goals in the final 18 minutes.
Sewell and Johnson each scored twice in a 10-minute span. Sewell and Alex Robinson had the assists on Johnson's goals. Gernatt scored the final goal with 2:07 to play. Gernatt also finished with six ground balls.
Goalie Spencer Nix got the win, recording eight saves.
The Hawks travel to Birmingham-Southern on Wednesday for a 6:30 p.m. game.


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All the night I've driven, passed each ramp,
each with its whispered promise gone
among the headlights. Though I yearned to sleep,
I yearned more to find the dawn.
Count the markers to your destination —
unknown, it lies on maps not drawn.
Roads must end, whatever Tolkien said;
I can not go forever on.
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K-os Announces Canadian Tour
Published Jan 31, 2013K-os kept his rap and rock-tinged sides separate on the newly released BLack On BLonde double-set, but will likely bring them back together onstage during a Canadian tour.
The upcoming run of dates was revealed on Facebook, and it will have K-os busy for much of April. He'll start out the trip in Ottawa and make it out as far west as Victoria, BC before returning to the mainland to play Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom on April 20. You can see the rest of the details down below.
Read our exclusive k-os interview here.
Tour dates:
4/2 Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
4/3 Montreal, QC - Corona
4/4 Waterloo, ON - Starlight
4/5 Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall
4/9 Thunder Bay, ON - Outpost
4/10 Winnipeg, MB - Pyramid Cabaret
4/11 Saskatoon, SK - Odeon
4/12 Edmonton, AB - Avenue
4/13 Calgary, AB - Republik
4/15 Nelson, BC - Spirit Bar
4/17 Victoria, BC - Sugar
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We investigated the spatial and temporal expression patterns of two rice calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs), OsCDPK2 and OSCDPK11, using isoform-specific antisera. Bands of the expected molecular sizes for OsCDPK2 (59 kDa) and OsCDPK11 (61 kDa) were detected on western blots. OsCDPK2 and OsCDPK11 mRNA and protein levels increased in unison during flower development. However, at the onset of seed development, the protein expression profiles diverged significantly. OsCDPK2 protein was expressed at low levels during early seed development, but increased to high levels that were maintained in later stages (20 days after fertilisation, DAF). Conversely, OsCDPK11 protein levels were high at the beginning of seed development, but fell rapidly from 10 DAF onwards. This decrease in the level of OsCDPK11 protein was associated with the abundant synthesis of a truncated mRNA species. OsCDPK2 expression was also closely associated with light perception. OsCDPK2 protein was barely detectable in green leaves exposed to light, but levels increased sharply when plants were shifted to darkness. Initially, this increase reflected a rapid elevation in the levels of OsCDPK2 mRNA, which was normally located in the mesophyll. Conversely, OsCDPK11 mRNA and protein levels were unaffected by light. These data strongly indicate that two rice CDPK isoforms have different functions in seed development and in response to light in leaves.
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Published: Oct 16, 2004
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empower yourself to empower others
I'm lying on my back on a scratched, leather lounge, trying to block out the intrusive airport intercoms announcing the next departure. Two hours down and only three hours more to go till my flight home to Hobart. My brain is filled with jetlag and my previously clear thoughts have been replaced by a murkier mess. Somewhere between Finland and Melbourne self-doubt has crept into my grey matter, leaving me wondering one of the big questions in life, 'Where does empowerment come from, both my own self-empowerment and the ability to influence others?'
Today I am returning from Finland where I was assisting the Australian Junior Orienteering Team with their preparations for their World Championships. Amongst the forests and lakes, I had felt my skills, academia and life experiences uniting to support each team member to perform wilder. I would start each day with an early morning explore, cruising along the lake's edge, finding animal paths through the forest undergrowth. The lake was often mirror calm so after the run I would slip into the gleaming water. For one week, this was my shower. And after rewarming myself with two or three cups of tea, I can honestly say I was ready to empower anything, even the moose and giant slugs populating the forest! My team fondly nicknamed me 'Nanny Hanny' after the copious cups of tea I enjoyed as well as my early-to-bed habits. I am confident the nickname does not reflect me driving.
Interestingly, the word Empower actually has two meanings: To give (someone) the authority or power to do something; and, to make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights. The origin of the word is slightly more complicated, with the 'em' thought to actually come from either the Old Frech or Latin word "en", meaning "in", "to look" or to "come". This suggests a word derived from the Old French or Latin meanings of looking or coming for power. Today we see a hugely prolific use of the word, from personal development to business. It feels like everyone wants us to be empowered! So, how does this occur and who has the permission to influence me finding this inner power?
I believe we give ourselves permission to be empowered by someone when we gain a sense of their authenticity and self-connectedness. If I think back to those who have touched my life in ways that enabled me to achieve beyond what I had dared to dream alone. Max Cherry jumps to mind. At 80 years of age, bumbled under an old track suit and a tartan beret, it was his bellowing voice from his car whilst we ran alongside, his handshake at the start of training, his gentle hug when we 'did good', that taught me there is no such word as can't and to see my talents in distance running. Jackie Feathweather nee Gallagher also helped to highlight the importance of vulnerability. One hell of a listener, she allowed openness, demanded honesty and coached me to strength as a marathon runner. Jeremy, with his bike shoes under the table, empowers me to seek authenticity in my own marrow. So many amazing individuals, all with authenticity visible bubbling from even the smallest of handshakes, nods or eye contact.
In Finland, the natural environment inspired me outdoors. Mornings in the sunshine, forest scarps stuck to my hair, mud spatters up my calves, this is where I connect strongest with myself. This is where I find inspiration and self-connectedness. And I took this empowered-self to the competition arenas where I truly believe I passed the empowerment through to these young athletes. I saw them begin to dream bigger and perform wilder, seeing physical, mental and emotional strength unite to create optimal performance.
As I boarded the first or many flights home I began conceptualizing an article on the beauty of empowerment. And yet here I am now, face up on an airport lounge questioning my ragged attempts to do so. I feel as stale and unexcited as the airport terminal itself. So, I do what I know best – rip open my bag, scrounge for my slightly stale smelling running attire, draw tight the laces of my shoes and go exploring.
To my great surprise Melbourne Airport has the most fabulous trail running on its doorsteps. Out past the smokers' precinct, round behind McDonalds, down around the runway lighting, across a ditch and 'pop', into an open parkland I find myself. As the noise of the airport begins to fade and the evening light dapples through the open eucalypt forest with dancing grasslands beneath, I begin to shake my head. How can I possibly conceptualize empowerment from a stuffy, crowded airport lounge where alcohol and donuts are readily consumed? I run with my thoughts through an old gate, parallel with a fence line with more holes than wire and upwards towards open skies. Where does empowerment bubble up from? The realization comes to me as I summit a small hill and confront a 360-degree view of Melbourne and its outlying suburbs.
The process of empowering others is a reflection of our ability to empower ourselves. I choose the word process carefully because I believe that empowerment requires a slow building of trust, not just with the other person, but with yourself. Out on this hilltop with aircraft skimming overhead and rusty rays streaking across a darkening sky I feel inner strength and confidence returning. I am breaking the norm, escaping the concrete and in turn empowering myself. A quick decision to do something that makes me feel good about myself has switched me from moping mess to excitable adventurer. I could have had another cup of tea, or indulged in some smarties (my traveler's Achilles heal). I could have opened my laptop and tried to strategically think my way out of my muddle. But this simple act of inspiration has replaced the negatives with positives, the internal critique with a gentler voice of compassion, and restlessness with excitement. I feel like racing back to the airport to grab my husband Graham and drag him out here with me to experience this too. And therein lies empowerment. Au natural, bubbling up deep from within.
I guess the moral of this muddled story is that we cannot empower others unless we first empower ourselves. This empowerment comes from taking daily actions, (as well as perhaps the occasional big F$%k-Off adventure!) that inspires you. Recently, I have tried to focus on the small things that uplift me, from a plant-based diet to early nights, time camping under the stars, and my mini-morning missions before opening my laptop. I also find creativity, fostering rich friendships, and self-nurturing also stimulate richer thoughts of authenticity. With guidance, I have spent time thinking more consciously about my values and reflecting on these in my journaling. I have also launched my Find Your Feet Podcast because I love the act of learning from others and the act of freely sharing this with our broader community. All these little things add up!
When I first started Find Your Feet back in 2009 I was simply trying to find my own feet. I had fallen out of love with my running and had let my health tip into the unhealthy, 'underweight athlete' zone. However, I was super eager to help other adults fall in love with the sport of running and meet new friends at the same time, using both running groups and life coaching as my means to do so. After around six months one of my regular clients and someone that I am now proud to consider a friend pulled me aside – 'Hanny, you have the potential to give us all a beautiful this gift. But if all we see is someone who doesn't nurture themselves then we will never be able to truly appreciate the gift you are trying to give us'. After all these years I finally, truly understand his words of wisdom – empower yourself to empower others.
our tarkine
Look backwards to where we have come. We are anonymous. No one knows our pathway more than they know our future. A sodden trail leading upwards, substituting the sparse understory of the lower forest for a non-existent canopy. Frozen, white fingers mimicking the silent stags guarding the history of this forest. Tarkine. Our Tarkine.
The buttons of the Buttongrass dance a silent tango, intimate and yet rarely touching. That's where we belong… intimately a part of Tarkine's waltz. Observing without touching, admiring without desiring. Tarkine. Our Tarkine.
Opposites attract. Light rain feeds the vegetation whilst we shrug deeper into our jackets. Grey undergrowth to grey skies on grey alpine soils. Red raincoats a reminder of our differences. Tarkine. Our Tarkine.
Roads dug through deep culverts, winding us from one sensory overload to another. A white bridge spanning a rusted river, jade moss clinging to its edges like the silvery mist clinging to the ridgelines. Once again, we look to the white stags spreading their fingers towards an inconspicuous sky. If we could take flight like the Currawongs we wouldn't need the roads. Tarkine. Our Tarkine.
Her peat soils hide her wealth. Gold, tin, iron and more. She produces beauty so heightened we often rip off her surface to expose her emotions. Inevitably she will bleed her pain into the surrounding waterways as slurry is dug from her heart, feeding outside investments. Tarkine. Our wounded Tarkine.
She cannot hide. Vast Myrtles a true giveaway of her affluence. She cannot escape. Let her beauty not face the fate of the Thylacine and Tarkine people. Tarkine. Our trapped Tarkine.
Flick off the leech, swat the marsh fly, wave away the mosquito and wash the mud off down spinning drains. We barely belong here but we are Tarkine's caretakers. Stave off those bearing down on our Tarkine! Wave them away like an insect. Tarkine. Our Tarkine.
If we can learn to run we can learn to say no. Say no to her helplessness.
If we can learn to speak we can learn to say yes. Say yes to her protection.
Without a voice, she needs our help. Stand up for her freedom like we avidly protect our own.
Tarkine. Let her become your Tarkine.
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Address: Route 9 & 1 Memorial Drive Waretown, NJ 08758 (Ocean County)
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This property is a 2,300 to 1,270 square foot space located at the Route 9 and Memorial Drive intersection. (Route 9 frontage) This Ocean County, NJ commercial real estate is ideal for professional, medical and/or retail operations. Available for lease: Prime location next store to busy Benchmark Therapy and Homestead Senior Care. Turn the key and move in! Space has new carpet, custom paint and ceramic floors.
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Area Description: Ocean Pointe Plaza construction was completed in the fall of 2007, 18,000 sq. ft. On the first floor commercial and second floor apartments and it is located across the street from the new Shop Rite Supermarket, Ocean First Bank and a Retail Mall.
The project is part of the Phase One of the Ocean Township's overall redevelopment initiatives which will include over 400 acres consisting of a Hotel and Conference facility, Churches, Senior Housing, Active Recreation Village Green, New Municipal Complex, Medium Density Housing, Open Space and additional commercial.
Also, the front of this site is a part of the Barnegat Branch Trail project that consists of a continuation of the trail, which will be walking sidewalks along Route 9 south from Lacy to Waretown.
Across the street will be Diamond Developers at The Trade Winds. They have their approvals that consist of 256 condos and large 28,000 sq. ft. retail and restaurant pads. Only one quarter mile away is a Greenbriar Oceanaire Adult Community consisting of 1400 homes.
Location: Ocean Township Town Center will be a new mixed use retail project developed in conjunction with Ocean Township's redevelopment plan. The project will be located at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Route 9 in Ocean Township (Waretown), Ocean County, New Jersey. The new Volunteer Way bypass will extend on mile north from Route 9 to Route 532, just one quarter mile south of the Garden State Parkway. Route 9 extends north to south connecting many of the surrounding communities such as Berkley Township, Lacey Township, Barnegat Township and Stafford Township to Ocean Township.
Market Description: Ocean Township is one of Ocean County's fastest growing Townships. Ocean Township with a 2015 population of 8,850 has experienced a 6.2% increase in growth from 2010-2015 The retail market trade area includes Barnegat Township located one mile to the south and Lacey Township located one mile to the north and on the Jersey Shore.
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We Marched for Our Lives. Now let's click to prevent gun violence in New York State.
Mass shootings, suicides, and other acts of gun violence can be prevented when people who demonstrate that they may be a danger to themselves or others are denied access to guns. An Extreme Risk law is currently before our state legislature. It enables family members or law enforcement officers to seek an Extreme Risk Protection Order that blocks a person who exhibits certain "red flag" warning signs from access to weapons. The New York State Assembly has passed the Extreme Risk bill. Now it is before the New York State Senate. Let's tell our State Senators that we expect to make New York State safer by passing this legislation. Click on this link to send a postcard urging support for this bill to your State Senator.


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The military always has to straddle a line between tough training and physical abuse in its ranks. Sometimes it crosses that line such as when drill instructors abused recruits, but the debate between how to train for war without abuse still continues. War is horrible and dangerous, which justifies most behavior, but there is another argument that mistreating soldiers in peace time will make soldiers less effective in combat.
In the Essays of Leadership the editors reprinted a World War I manual on leadership that summarizes the problem very well and comes to a surprising conclusion:
"But too often there are those placed in authority who so far miss the true situation as to treat their subordinates somewhat as though they were dogs. By word, tone, manner, they wantonly insult their manliness and thus sacrifice loyalty and cheerful subordination… Let them remember that military courtesy goes as much from the superior to the inferior as from the inferior to the superior. You want to command a team of men, not of dogs. And you will never get discipline or loyal service from men by outraging their manliness…
"He who can make his men jump with a low firm tone of voice has an enviable force of character. The man who has to raise his voice, scream and roar and curse in order to get action is pathetic. He will be an even sorrier figure when trying to lead in an emergency. He probably missed the first essential, self control, and is too likely conscious of his own inherent weakness or inability."
World War I contained the horrors of trench and chemical warfare and yet the advice was to use soft-spoken but firm orders to inspire the best from their men. In contrast to the arguments of many on the be-more-tough side of the debate, treating the men under you with respect and concern for their welfare doesn't mean they will melt in combat. The soft-spoken respect actually increases unit moral and cohesion. In fact, even classical Chinese theory supported this view where the leaders were advised to love the people not punish them like dogs, scare, or terrify them into action:
"Profit them, do not harm them. Help them to succeed, do not defeat them. Give them life, do not slay them. Grant, do not take away. Give them pleasure; do not cause them to suffer. Make them happy; do not cause them to be angry… When people lose their fundamental occupations, you harm them. When the farmers lose their agricultural seasons, you defeat them. When they are innocent but you punish them, you kill them. When you impose heavy taxes you take from them… When [rulers] see their hunger and cold, they are troubled for them. When they see their labors and suffering, they grieve for them… Taxes should be imposed as if taking from yourself. This is the way to love the people." (Six Secret Teachings of Tai Kong, 43-44)
I can imagine the veterans reading the post and wondering what kind of namby-pamby coddling I am suggesting. I'm not advocating for the removal of military discipline, and of course training for war is tough. But there is a difference between training for war and treating them like dogs. There are differences between loving the people under your command, and treating them like dogs. I hope we can better see the difference and as leaders inspire the best from those around us.


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Happy Easter
How To Make a Huge Easter Bouquet: Create A Backdrop As a Focal Point For a Creative Easter Theme
Create festive atmosphere when you make this huge Easter Bouquet. The colourful backdrop will motivate students and keep them focused as they anticipate the coming holiday.
The huge vase of flowers will become even more exciting as students add bees and butterflies that hover about the bouquet. Create a large Easter Bunny cutout to act as a centre prop. Children enjoy decorating Easter eggs to place around the composition.
The artwork will consist of
- a very large cardboard vase
- collage stems for flowers and leaves
- drawings of flowers, bees, butterflies, bunnies and Easter Eggs
- a large cardboard bunny
Australian teachers may prefer to cut out an Easter Bilby to be the star of the show.
Focal Point of Interaction
- The composition can be planned so that it will emerge in the classroom; growing around the children.
- When it is finished, it can be transferred to a spiritual space to become a visual presence for liturgy.
- The process sets context, which will invite all students to take part in constructing the set for a school farewell celebration before the holidays
Time Your Preparations
Start this project well ahead of time.
- The Backdrop should be hoisted at the beginning of the project so that the children can see the work emerging
- Take students through a guided imagery so that they can visual the outcome before they begin
- How much time is needed depends on how many classes take part in the project.
Elements of the Project
Plan the project in discreet segments.
- Teach the students how to make the flowers
- Plan a drawing lesson for creating insects
- Brainstorm ways to create the other integrated elements of the design
- Set aside a full lesson to integrate and synthesise the work
The artwork will be a wonderful boost to creative impetous for the festivities of the season.
Plan to stagger the placement of elements of the design during the festivities or liturgy. Time the placement of the bunny and the eggs well after the finish date of the vase of flowers. The project allows for all kinds of staggered celebrations and staging of events.
Materials List
Gather art supplies such as collage, scissors and glue.
In addition, for the drop you will need
- a lengthy roll of a thick and sturdy paper
- rods
- stapler
- cord to suspend the hanging
For the vase and the large bunny you will need
- 2 large sheets of coloured cardboard
- spray paint
- paint and brushes
- large black permanent markers
For the flowers and the insects you will need
- a ream of A4 paper
- oil pastels
- vegetable dye
Create the banner by
- stretching the paper roll to the ceiling
- lay it down and place rods at both ends
- fold a flap over each rod
- staple the flaps so that the rod remains firmly inside with a little showing at each end
- tie cords either side of the top rod for hanging
- hang the blank back drop
Make the vase by
- cutting out the shape in a coloured cardboard
- use Fuax Finishing techniques to make the vase look realistic
- spray silver so that it looks like the vase is shiny
Create stems
- cutting long strips of a green material
- cut some leaves from green cardboard
- glue them to the backdrop
Create the composition
- have the students create flowers
- have them create the bees and butterflies
Make a large cardboard cut out bunny by
- projecting a cartoon on to a large sheet of cardboard
- tracing the bunny
- have someone mature paint this bunny
Integrating the Composition
As each element of the design is created, paste it on to the design. The design will grow in front of the students and they will really feel a part of something special.


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This was, of course, taken at one of the Tokyo Metro stations. ;)
This side of the station allows entry into the Ginza and Hibiya line of the Tokyo Metro subways - none of which I took. *grins evilly* I only went into the station to have a look at what Tokyo subways look like - and obviously, our Malaysian and Singapore underground stations look a lot better than this - although I'd have to say that it's pretty clean! There are I believe 13 different Tokyo Metro lines - so if you don't know their subway lines - don't take them. I myself have much experience with confusing transit rails so 13 Metro lines + another 3 or 4 main JR lines are not quite as intimidating as it might sound.
I think the man was asking for directions, but I was too busy trying to get the people working there in the photo. They wear some pretty formal looking uniforms and are as helpful as they can get. Until the next photo, I bid you farewell!


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This is an extremely brief overview of the less known stuff that can be done with HTML 5 and related standards on mobile devices in the beginning of 2013. iOS generally supports more stuff. I didn't include better known things like HTML markup, canvas and CSS features.
Local SQL database (iOS 3.2+, Android 2.1+) An SQL database running on the client.
Web Sockets (iOS 6+) Allow to stream data between server & client with low latency. Somebody implemented a web based VNC client this way, for example.
FileReader API (iOS6+, Android 3+) Allows to read the contents of user selected file(s) into memory. Example use: display a preview of user selected images before uploading them to the server.
Web workers (iOS 5+) Running JS in the background, separate from the main page - can improve performance.
postMessage (iOS 3.2+, Android 2.1+) Send string messages across domains. Could be used e.g. for authentication. It's interesting that it's been around for a long time but I haven't come across it.
Blob URLs (iOS 6+, Android 4+) Allows using binary data held in memory as e.g. image source.
BlobBuilder (iOS 6+, Android 3+ (partial)) An easy way to build a binary blob by appending chunks of data.
Some things which aren't currently supported but may be in the future (and I'd find them quite useful):


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What a dismal picture. Life's a bit like that at the moment. I've just had a message from the agent who acts for our landlord saying that they don't want to renew the lease, which is unfortunate for my flatmates since they don't want to move out, and unfortunate for me because it means that we have to have the place ready for a final inspection when we do move. It's just another stress on top of the rest of the moving stress.
Added to that, the centre stand on my scooter has broken, and I can't get hold of my mechanic. I'm guessing he's away on holiday. Unfortunately, so are Joy and Garth. Garth, Joy's partner is also a motorcycle mechanic, and would no doubt be happy to take a look at the thing.
Anyway, to make up for the low level crap that's happening in my life at the moment, I am making decadent pyjama pants. What, you may ask, makes pyjama pants decadent? The fabric, mostly. A 70/30 silk/cotton blend with a black and white deco-ish print. Mmmm.


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It has been quite some time since we published a blog post- that is all due to a hosting issue with GoDaddy... That has yet to be resolved. But I thought I would give it a try before moving my whole site! **so far, so good** Jeremy + Julie were married in a beautiful catholic church in Portage, Michigan, before heading downtown Kalamazoo, via Trolley, to have the absolute cutest back alley reception! Julie is the owner of Hite House in downtown Kalamazoo, and renovated the back room of her store into an awesome intimate reception space, and reserved the back alley and lot for an awesome garden dinner party feel. The place was overflowing with flowers from the farmers market, and the tastiest foods and treats from a little place just down the Kalamazoo mall. Drue did Julie's hair and make-up to give her a hollywood glam wedding style. Their wedding was truly a taste of Kalamazoo!
And they lived happily ever after.


text: Great news. Dr Jerilyn Prior is an expert on women's hormones health, She studies women's menstrual cycles, perimenopause and the causes for and treatment of osteoporosis. She has researched the use of the ovarian hormone progesterone for treatment of menstrual flow problems, hot flushes and low bone density. Her work showes that estrogen levels, besides being unpredictable, are significantly higher than normal in the perimenopause, the 3 to 10 years of changes before menopause. Her research has also shown an increase bone formation using progesterone.


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Really, there's only one thing you need to know about this new waterfront destination: There are over-sized, illuminated seesaws. They are right there, when you first walk in, and your kids (and you!) will love them.
After 1,000 turns, keep walking, because there's plenty more to explore at this just-opened park on the Delaware River. There are working artists, interactive art installations, food trucks, a bar and a ton of programming, like craft workshops, antique markets and a pop-up play event on November 4th. (They also have a holiday market, where you can get a Christmas tree, all sorts of delish-smelling greenery and holiday decorations.)
And if none of that sounds like a nice way to spend a few hours with the fam? Well, you should go just to see how much the DRWC has improved this once-desolate waterfront. It's amazing to see how many people are hanging on Race Street Pier (just next door to Cherry Street Pier) and walking around Penn's Landing—and their landmark project (this big park) hasn't even broken ground yet.


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SEO and social media marketing are tightly-related inbound strategies that focus on delivering an appealing user experience that attracts new site visitors organically.
Successful social media marketing is built on delivering quality content with a strong, visible brand presence. Good SEO practices can drastically improve your reach, which, in turn, can increase your rankings.
With that in mind, let's have a look at six critical social media practices that should be part of your marketing strategy.
1. Growing Your Social Media Following
Your total number of social media followers has a significant effect on SEO rankings. Keep in mind, however, that Google also detects the overall quality of your followers. They must be organic, never purchased or gathered by other black-hat methods.
While this is a slow process, it is also effective. Present as much unique, branded content as possible utilizing constant quality, voice, and visuals.
2. Generating Backlinks
Social media encourages external sites that link back to your content. The more unique external links you generate, the more authoritative your content will be deemed by Google. Quality is key here, though. Mediocre and/or generalized content will never attract enough links.
3. Optimizing Your Posts for Searches
Google favors popular, relevant social media updates. While temporary, these positions can have long-term effects with consistent posting and engagement habits. Make sure all your posts are optimized to take advantage of this opportunity.
4. Influencing Social Shares
Any verifiable external source that validates either your content or brand will at least slightly improve your rankings. Present pointed calls to action to share posts and provide incentives to do so in the way of great visuals and informative written content that appeals best to your target audience.
5. Locally-Optimize Social Posts
These help build organic local SEO in a number of ways. One easy way to do this is to update whenever your company/brand is involved in local events. Interactions with other local brands may also be shareable.
6. Increasing Awareness of Your Brand
This practice nets some significant SEO benefits. It Increases your social media reputation by increasing engagement and aiding in content syndication. These things, in turn, lead to an increased brand presence.
These are a few ways social media affects modern marketing. The better the experience you create for the user, the better your site will rank. This, in turn, opens the door wide to attract new customers and brand loyalists.
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