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Colin Caulfield
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Colin Caulfield's music is a balancing act between crystalline curveball pop and whip-smart self-parody. Nowhere is that more evident than in the music video for his latest single, 'Looking For Revenge.'
A message from Colin:
"My name is Colin Caulfield and I'm a musician / singer living in L.A. You may know me from DIIV because I've been in that band since 2013, which is sick. Soon, I hope you will know me for the music I make under my name too. My songs are some sort of combination of early 2000s pop, upbeat soul, cynicism and legitimate sincerity. I write about love, regret, assholes, communication breakdowns, my family, apathy, daily routines, and maintaining optimism in the face of unending contemporary bullshit.
My new single 'Looking for Revenge' (please enjoy) is about almost all of those things. I wrote it after spending days and days online in a 2016 post-election hell hole of confusion. People were so angry with each other and I was struck by how similar it felt to the end of a relationship. Everybody was asking for too much and giving too little.
The accompanying video is directly inspired by an especially twisted episode of 'My Strange Addiction', in which a man has a loving and sexual relationship with his car. In the video, my character's romance with another man's truck flashes before his eyes - beautiful, dramatic, and tender! But sometimes love is best lost, even if it means you lose it to another."
09 Aug, 2018
Colin Caulfield: New Video 'Looking For Revenge'
Brand new addition to the Primary Talent International roster, Colin Caulfield has just premiered his video for 'Looking For Revenge'.


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I just bought v3.3.0 of OSCulator and set up a simple TouchOSC layout, a fader and several buttons, that transmits only OSC messages.
I then defined an OSCulator mapping that sends MIDI continuous controller from the fader and keycodes from the buttons. The fader works as expected.
But the buttons only work the first time I press them in TouchOSC. In the OSCulator monitor window I can see the messages are being received, so it's definitely not a configuration issue with TouchOSC. But OSCulator stops transmitting the keycodes after the first press. If I then click on the activity box in OSCulator it briefly turns yellow, then the next click (or button press) works once then stops.
I've tried using key combos with no modifier and that behaves the same.
Any help greatly appreciated. The mapping file is attached. It's pretty simple.

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Thus far, achieving net biodiversity gains through major urban developments has been neither common nor straightforward - despite the presence of incentives, regulatory contexts, and ubiquitous practical guidance tools. A diverse set of obstructions, occurring within different spatial, temporal and actor hierarchies, are experienced by practitioners and render the realisation of maximised biodiversity, a rarity. This research aims to illuminate why this is so, and what needs to be changed to rectify the situation. To determine meaningful findings and conclusions, capable of assisting applied contexts and accommodating a diverse range of influences, a 'systems approach' was adopted. This approach led to the use of a multi-strategy research methodology, to identify the key obstructions and solutions to protecting and enhancing biodiversity - incorporating the following methods: action research, a questionnaire to local government ecologists, interviews and personal communications with leading players, and literature reviews. Nevertheless, 'case studies' are the predominant research method, the focus being a 'nested' case study looking at strategic issues of the largest regeneration area in Europe 'the Thames Gateway', and the largest individual mixeduse mega-development in the UK (at the time of planning consent) 'Eastern Quarry 2' - set within the Gateway. A further key case study, focussing on the Central Riverside development in Sheffield, identifies the merits of competition and partnership. The nested cases, theories and findings show that the strategic scale - generally relating to governance and prioritisation - impacts heavily upon individual development sites. It also enables the identification of various processes, mechanisms and issues at play on the individual development sites, which primarily relate to project management, planning processes, skills and transdisciplinary working, innovative urban biodiversity design capabilities, incentives, organisational cultures, and socio-ecological resilience. From these findings a way forward is mapped, spanning aspects from strategic governance to detailed project management.
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Rasmus Berggreen is a Danish artist who, before helping set up his own visual development studio, worked at Hitman developers IO.
He co-founded his studio, MOOD, with Jan Ditlev, whose work we've featured here previously.
You can see more of Rasmus' work at his personal site and ArtStation page.
To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they're big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the "expand" button in the bottom-right corner.
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Is Video Game Addiction a Thing?/
Hey Dudes,
This week, I finally set out to answer the questions I have been itching to answer since the end of last year. What is Video Gaming Addiction? Substance Abuse? Is it real? How can we know if we don't look into what Addiction even means? What about the difference between Addiction and Dependance? And what the heck is a disorder?
As suspected, this topic got lots of people's opinions to come out. But what are the Mxiety streams for, if not to break up all of our (yes, including mine) preconceived notions?
We talk about all of that (as per the ICD and DSM) and more. Then we draw conclusions regarding whether VG Addiction can be a real thing. Tune in, check out the sources I used below and let me know what you think.
Then tune in Tues, Thurs and Sun for more!
Much Love,
Sources [In no particular order]:
The Science of Drug Abuse and Addiction: The Basics
THE WHO Management of substance abuse
Dependence syndrome
The World Health Organization may soon recognize video game addiction
Is your gaming habit a mental health problem?
By Rachel Feltman December 26, 2017
ICD-11 Beta Draft: 6D11 Gaming disorder
Download Link from Psychiatry.org on Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Internet Gaming Disorder in DSM-5: A disorder for further study
Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D.; Posted Jul 18, 2014
The WHO Classifying Video Game Addiction As a Mental Disorder Enrages Social Media
ICD-10: http://apps.who.int/classifications/icd10/browse/2016/en#/F66
Gaming addiction classified as disorder by WHO
Jane Wakefield
Example of an Over-reactive Article: WebMD Video Game Addiction No Fun
News Feature: Is video game addiction really an addiction?


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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) applauded House passage of H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. The package of legislation enjoyed broad bipartisan support, passing by a vote of 390 to 23.


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Topic: Software
In the age of the prying eyes from the folks at Langley, I think its safe to say securing a PC is no longer a luxury but a necessary need, especially en light of recent Wiki-Leaks documents that has everyone buzzing with great concern. Yet you can make things harder for the CIA spooks by taking tactical measures in safeguarding your data within your computer.
You can start with your hard drive, secure it that is. There are several encryption software you can download, some of which are free. There's TrueCrypt ( if they're still in existence), VearCrypt, and list is endless. But buried within your Windows operating system is the rarely used, unnoticeable Bit locker, which has been in existence since Windows Vista believe it or not.
What is BitLocker for those of the curious mind, its a full encryption feature within your Windows OS that's designed to protect a entire volume of data on your hard drive, to use it you must have at least two partitions and activate Trust Module Platform (TPM). TPM is a specialize chip that runs any form of authentication check on hardware,software, and firmware. If there's any change that's unwanted, your computer will automatically boot right into restricted mode, talk about security, ouch.
Since Bit locker is a embedded Windows feature, simply type name of the app in the Start Menus search bar it will appear right on your desktop.
I just mentioned TPM a couple of paragraphs back, to run this feature, good news, you don't need to download any specialize software, you can activate it right from Bitlocker.
BitLocker is for the worry nuts like myself who's looking to add another layer of security to your system. Again, they're tons of drive encrypting software out there, but surprisingly unbeknownst to many there's one right in your Windows operating system, free of charge and requires no download.
Quick note: when I mean people don't know about BitLocker, I'm talking to the less knowledgeable PC user.


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Press release 16/01/2016
Oxford Technologies to Present at UKTI Civil Nuclear Showcase
Mark Sharpe, Oxford Technologies Business Development – Nuclear, will be making a presentation on 21st January 2016, at the NIA sponsored, UKTI Technology is Great, Civil Nuclear Showcase, at the Russell Hotel, London.
The event, which takes place over three days, provides a conference programme covering trade and investment opportunities within the full range of the UK nuclear lifecycle, including in key and emerging markets, and offers a chance for industry participants from around the world to meet and exchange ideas through presentations, 1-2-1 meetings and Round table sessions.
In his presentation Mark will be focusing on Oxford Technologies' experience and expertise in the field of Remote Handling in the nuclear environment, particularly with regard to its highly innovative solution for the Dounreay shaft and silo project, the Shaft Intervention Platform – Stub Tunnel Clearance, which resulted in significant savings in both time and expense for the project, and which earned the company the prestigious Ministers Award at the recent NDA Award Ceremony.
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What Does A Lawyer Who Focuses On Civil Litigation Do?
Although there are many areas of law, the law in the US can basically be broken down into criminal and tort; civil litigation lawyers in Chicago are those that handle civil or tort cases rather than criminal. A criminal lawyer represents clients in court; a civil litigation lawyer can either file a lawsuit on behalf of a client or be called upon to defend a client who is being sued. To adequately represent the client, regardless of whether he or she is plaintiff or defendant requires that the lawyer has a host of skills.
Tort law is extremely wide in its application and as a result most civil litigation lawyers in Chicago will focus on specific areas of the law; they may handle personal injury cases, medical malpractice, auto accidents or even wrongful death. Lawyers have a tendency to limit their practice areas as the laws that pertain to any particular legal area are very complex.
Law is not static, laws pertaining to the lawyers chosen practice areas are always changing, this means that the practicing lawyer not only has to full understand the current substantive law he or she must be constantly be aware of changes that can affect the outcome of a case they are involved in. A civil litigation lawyer must also be fully aware and constantly refining their knowledge of the rules of procedure, evidence and the local court.
Of course in-depth familiarity of the law is of paramount importance as is knowledge of the rules of evidence and procedure, but, the lawyer must also be a master of persuasion. In the event the case goes to court the lawyer must continually working toward convincing the court and the jury to decide in favor of his or her client. This can be extremely difficult at times if for example the lawyer is defending a client in a class action suit where a product manufactured by the client may have been responsible for injuries.
There are a number of phases in the litigation process and civil litigation lawyers in Chicago must understand the complexities of everyone them. During the pre-trial phase the lawyer needs how to interview witnesses in an effort to validate the viability of the clients claim. The lawyer must be persuasive with his or her writing skills, drafting the complaint in such a way that it presents the client's case in a favorable light. Once the case goes to trial the lawyers skills at interrogation coupled with knowledge of the law will make a big difference in whether the result is favorable for the client or not. For more information visit the site attorneyzim.com


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The Art of Mastering Properties
What You Need To Know About Pre-Built Homes Feeling delighted about finding a new home is what most people will feel about. For some people, having a house that has already been built is a thing that they want to have. When you will take a look at this setup that it is the one that has been increasing and is available all over the world. A 24 hours security is that some of these communities have and there are also some that don't have this kind of setup. There is a certain waiting period when you are building a house from scratch which a pre-built one eliminates. It is the developers that will follow a certain and build these houses and then put them up for sale when they are done. When it is a prebuilt home that you will e choosing that it is you that will be able to cut down on the overall cost that will incur when building a new house. When you will choose to have a pre-built house that the location is already known by you beforehand which makes it easier to plan for other things in the future. It is you that may to be able to accomplish these things the moment that you will just be buying a piece of land and then building a house later. Paying someone just to plan the house that you want to be built is something that you will get when you will choose a pre-built house. It is not going over your budget that you will be able to get when opting for a pre-built house since you already have a house that is ready for you. Another thing that you will also get is the final product. Inspecting it and make sure that it is well built is what you need to know when you will choose a pre-built house. An elimination of the guesswork is what will happen the very moment that you will choose to have a pre-built house. Seeing to it that it is the perfect living space for you is what you will be able to determine since every factor concerning a house is already in front of you. Compared from building a house from scratch that it is that will prevent any hassles and stress on your part.
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#78- How To Evolve From Your Mistakes In Life!/
Mistakes are fine, the SAME mistakes are not fine! Learning to evolve from your mistakes in life is how you grow. Today I'm exploring a deep context from a girl who's involved in a cheating scandal; she's struggling with moving on from it all, so let's dive in.


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Kate Hudson's Garry Marshall Tribute Is Incredibly Touching & Shows His True Character — PHOTO
Hollywood is reeling from a major loss: Garry Marshall died at age 81 on Tuesday, reportedly from complications due to pneumonia. The writer, director, and producer has an extensive résumé, including Pretty Woman, Happy Days, The Princess Diaries, and much more. Considering he's been part of so many films and TV shows over the years, he's worked with plenty of celebrities. Following the news of his death, Kate Hudson shared a beautiful tribute to Marshall on Instagram that shows the impact he's had on her career and family. Hudson's words really shed light on the kind of person he was — not only talented, but compassionate and insightful as well.
Based on Hudson's post, Marshall taught her valuable lessons, including just how full-circle life can be. While filming Mother's Day, she had her son Ryder on set. She unexpectedly heard Ryder yell out, "Action!" and was instantly transported back to her own childhood, where she was the kid on set with Marshall. Nearly 20 years prior, she called "Action!" as her mother Goldie Hawn filmed the movie Overboard with Kurt Russell, who Hudson considers like a father. She wrote,
I couldn't help but smile and after we finished the scene both Garry and I shared a moment. We knew in an instant that so many things come full circle... That in Garry's words in that moment, "The circle of life is an amazing thing isn't it..." In that moment he was more then my director, he was family. That moment meant way more then any success of any film. I looked around the set and saw faces I had known and seen since I was a little girl. In one flash of a moment there was so much recognition of how loyal, wonderful, kind, generous, funny and profound Garry was. He kept his loved ones close, he loved people, he loved making movies, he loved to laugh, he loved loved loved.
It's quite touching that not only did Marshall make Hudson's childhood memorable, but in turn, helped make her own son feel like part of the set and the movie family. That's a true testament to the director's character and compassion.
But that's not the only sweet moment Hudson recalled. In her caption, she also shared another memory with Marshall from the set of Raising Helen. She began getting frustrated, because she couldn't nail a funny line. Here's what happened next:
He came over to me and gently held my hand and said, "Kate, sometimes we don't need to laugh, sometimes making us smile is even more important." Garry wanted to see the world smile because he knew we all need more of that.
What better goal in making movies than to make people happy? Hudson's words help those who didn't know Marshall personally feel like they did. As these memories show, his impact extends well-beyond the movie screen.


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Shailene Woodley: Everything you need to know about the Bafta Rising Star nominee
Will she take home the Bafta Rising Star award?
A reminder that Bafta Rising Star nominee Shailene Woodley was Kaitlin Cooper in The O.C
Before Divergent and The Fault In Our Stars, there was the OC.
The Fault In Our Stars to get the Bollywood treatment in remake
Loved The Fault In Our Stars? Get ready for the Bollywood remake.
Shailene Woodley and Zoe Kravitz swear by it, but would you drink clay to lose weight?
Because there's a new diet craze sweeping through Hollywood and it doesn't sound very tasty...
6 really brave things to do with your hair this summer
Ombre's just so over.
Godzilla, Transformers or The Fault In Our Stars? The big films you'll be wanting to watch this summer
Summer is just around the corner - and as any self-respecting film fan knows, that means some of this year's biggest blockbusters are also on their way.
MTV Movie Awards 2014 fashion: Who rocked and who shocked on the red carpet?
The red carpet at the Nokia Theatre, L.A, was the scene of many a frocky horror but thankfully there were some divine choices too. The venue was bursting with the biggest names in entertainment showing off their fashion choices - but some were much better dressed than others.
Katniss from Hunger Games vs Tris from Divergent: Who wins?
Divergent the newest young adult book-to-movie adaptation is out worldwide and is doing well. Not quite Hunger Games well, but still making some serious bank and getting some love from the fans.
Divergent star Theo James: I wasn't looking for a big franchise…
Behold! It's hunky actor Theo James – who may be swapping life in canned TV shows for full-on Hollywood stardom.
Could Divergent be even better than The Hunger Games?
Divergent is hitting UK cinemas this weekend and with it being based upon yet another YA bestselling series, this one by Veronica Roth, and it being set in a gritty dystopian post-apocalyptic world it is inevitable that the Hunger Games comparisons come out to play (due to the themes and the dystopic setting).
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Jennifer Lawrence has been sharing her tips on surviving in the film industry telling fellow actress Shailene Woodley - 'don't do drugs, make a sex tape or be an idiot'.
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Actress Shailene Woodley may bow out of future instalments of The Amazing Spider-man after being cut from the second film in the series.
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Since a Fifty Shades of Grey film was announced, the question on everyone's lips has been 'So, who's going to play Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele then?'
Fifty Shades of Grey author wants Shailene Woodley as Anastasia Steele
Fifty Shades of Grey author EL James is reportedly keen for The Descendants star Shailene Woodley to play Anastasia Steele in the forthcoming film adaptation.
Shailene Woodley: George Clooney taught me to be a better human being
Shailene Woodley talks about The Descendants, why working with George Clooney was so inspiring and how she dreams about running a huge organic farm one day.
George Clooney cuddles up to co-star Shailene Woodley
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Watercress Soup
There is a tiny place on the west coast of New Zealand not far north of Raglan which holds a special place in my heart. A good friend of mine calls this place home and for close to 20 years now I have been fortunate enough to be able to escape the big, bad city and spend whole weekends there free of the intrusions of the digital world. Time slows, shoulders drop and days are spent unhurriedly, eating good food, taking in the fresh air, riding horses, walking through pockets beautiful native bush, all in wonderful company.
The last time we visited we were sent home with bags of beautiful coffee, roasted locally, garden greens and an armful of watercress picked from the road's edge. A dark-green watercress with a deliciously peppery flavour which we used in sandwiches and salads. I had the best of intentions of turning it into pesto....perhaps next time! The recipe below is also a wonderful way of using watercress. Spinach would make a good substitute if you can't find watercress.
Watercress Soup
Serves 6
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 leek
3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
500g potatoes, peeled, roughly cubed
1 litre chicken stock
200g watercress (or use spinach)
100ml cream, plus extra for drizzling
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and over a medium heat fry the onion, leek and garlic until soft and translucent. Take your time doing this – a longer, slower cook helps to develop the sweetness. Add the potatoes, pour in the chicken stock and let simmer until the potato is soft.
While the potato cooks put the watercress (reserve a few leaves to serve) in another saucepan and let it wilt over a high heat . This will only take about a minute. Remove from the heat and using a stick an immersion blender, whiz the wilted watercress up with a ladleful of the soup stock until smooth.
Pour the cream into a saucepan and heat until almost boiling. Blend the stock and potato soup base with the stick blender then pour in the cream and the blended watercress, blending again to just combine. Season to taste and serve with a drizzle of cream and a sprig of watercress.


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Tell us about your new novel, The Theory of Opposites.
Like my earlier books, Theory is about a woman who isn't living her best life and has to dig deep to figure out how she can get there…and what's going to be required of her to find happiness. Ultimately, it's also a story about the role that fate plays in our lives and how much of that we can change, how much control we have over our own destinies.
What inspired you to write this story?
I started this book a long time before I ever completed it, so…I can't remember the exact inspiration. :) However, I set it aside when I was debating whether or not I wanted to continue writing fiction. I'd had a terribly discouraging experience with my last book, and I just wasn't sure if I wanted to continue on this path. Eventually, I sort of got the itch to write again, and I remembered that I'd started this funny, irreverent book. I opened it up and loved it. And from there, the story just poured out of me: I wrote the first draft very quickly. In, maybe, two months. I just wrote it for me – to have fun, to remember why I loved writing. And I think that actually became the inspiration. I had more fun with this book and these characters than I'd had in my work in a long time, which I think is reflected in the writing. And since the book explores the notion of, "does everything happen for a reason," I guess part of me likes to think that I opened up that abandoned partial-manuscript for a reason too: it helped me find my way back to my love of craft.
How would your novel's best friends, Willa and Vanessa, describe each other?
Willa: loyal, complacent, dependable, not someone who wants to challenge authority, a diamond in the rough
Vanessa: loyal, daring, unpredictable, someone who challenges authority, the person you want in your foxhole
On your blog, you shared your struggle to write this book after losing interest in writing. What kept you motivated enough to get to the finish line?
To be honest, as I mentioned above, I fell in love with these characters. That sounds super-hokey and very "writerly," but I truly adored spending time with them every day. I thought about them endlessly, I looked forward to seeing what antics they'd get into…I just…I just let myself have an utterly ridiculous time with them. They are funny, albeit, flawed people. Bawdy, slightly insane, but never mean-spirited. What's not to love about that? So honestly, it was just them – creating these characters and writing the book for ME – not a publisher, not an editor, no one but me – that kept me going. One of the best writing experiences of my life.
The publisher of The Theory of Opposites is Camellia Press. Is this your own publishing company? Why did you decide to publish independently after all your success with traditional publishers?
Yup, this is me. My son's name is Cam and my daughter's name is Amelia, so together, they are Camelia, but I allowed for proper spelling. :) There were a lot of long and complicated reasons for why I branched out on my own, but the short version is that I had grown very dissatisfied with what traditional publishing was offering its authors. Too many of my friends are disappointed, let-down, over-promised/under-delivered, and frankly, I shared their feelings in my experience with my last book, The Song Remains the Same, and it reflected in the book's sales. With Theory, we had some very early conversations with editors and publishing houses (my editor had left my imprint, so I was orphaned at my publisher, which was the third time in four books that has happened), and my agent and I came away from these conversations feeling like either the enthusiasm wasn't there because of what happened with Song and I was going to be stuck feeling disappointed again, or if the enthusiasm was there, I didn't trust that I couldn't do it better on my own regardless. What's remarkable about the publishing world today is that if you have come up in the system and you know the ins and outs of how to put out a really spectacular book, there is zero reason why you can't do it yourself. I hired an entire army of people – the same people my publisher would have hired – a top editor, the jacket designer who did my other covers, an amazing publicist, the same printing firm many of the publishers use – and then I went to work. I wasn't relying on anyone else…frankly, the experience has been transformative. Too many authors have been relegated to work-for-hire these days, and they're treated as such. No longer. Authors have power too, and it's been thrilling to rediscover mine.
As a freelance writer, you've interviewed celebrities. So far, who was your favorite star to interview and why?
I've interviewed so many great people, to be honest. I'm lucky in that my editor tends to let me strictly interview celebs who I am predisposed to liking, and almost inevitably, they don't let me down. That said, I have to say that the interview I did with Steve Carell for a cover story several years back was truly memorable – he is everything you'd expect him to be: kind, funny, warm, self-deprecating. We went on way longer than the allotted time slot, and I felt like we were old friends. Also, for the fan girl in me, I had the best time chatting with Michael Vartan a few years back, shortly after Alias went off the air. I think we talked for over an hour, just shooting the breeze and exchanging some fun Hollywood horror stores, as well as gushing over our dogs. If I hadn't been married with kids (well, still married with kids), I might have hopped the first flight to LA and tracked him down. :)
Who are your favorite authors?
Too many! Unfair question!! I refuse to answer on grounds that it may incriminate me. :) Honestly and more seriously, I admire so many of my friends for how and what they write – Laura Dave is my first reader and critique partner, so it goes without saying that she tops my list. Of the writers I've never met, Nick Hornby might top my list.
What was the last book you read that you loved?
I just finished Unbroken and thought it was mesmerizing, just…insanely good. From there, I immediately started Jojo Moyes's Me Before You, and I can already tell I love it. I know, both of these books came out a while ago, so I am slightly behind the curve, but it's never too late to pick up a great book! When I'm in the thick of writing a novel, I tend to lag behind in my reading because I'm so caught up in my own characters' voices. So now I'm reading like a fiend.
The Weinstein Company optioned film rights to your novel, Time of My Life, several years ago. When can we see this story come to life on the big screen?
That's a great question! :) And I don't really have a good answer. Hollywood is fickle and takes foreeeeeeeeever to get anything done, so I really can't say. But the good news is that I've moved onto the adaptation of The Theory of Opposites, so I'm focusing on that and am super-excited. I think some really exciting things will come of it.
Do you have any plans to get back into blogging to help aspiring writers?
I toy with the idea off and on. I blogged for six years, usually three times a week, answering as many questions as came my way, and I found it truly gratifying to pay it forward to up and coming writers. But after six years, it started to feel – as many jobs do after six years! - more like a habit than a passion. So I stepped back and reassessed. Now that I've self-published and am getting a bit of notice for it, I may want to jump back in and offer some dos and don'ts of my experience. We'll see. :)
What are you working on now?
Because I published this book myself, most of my energy has gone toward that, to be honest. I've learned in the past that there's no point in forcing a new book until I am really consumed with the idea, and that idea has to hit me like an enormous bolt of lightning. So…I'm sort of waiting to be hit with that bolt right now. But that's okay. I have a lot on my plate, and as much as I love the writing process, I also think there's tremendous value in letting your brain breathe, you know? Just giving it some time to relax and contemplate all of the ideas and notions that filter through. Eventually, one of them will stick, and then I'll be off to the writing races all over again.
Thank you, Allison!
Allison Winn Scotch is the bestselling author of four novels, including Time of My Life, The Song Remains the Same, The One That I Want, and The Department of Lost and Found. Her fifth novel, The Theory of Opposites, was just released. In addition to fiction, she pens celebrity profiles for a variety of magazines, which justifies her pop culture obsession and occasionally lends to awesome Facebook status updates. She lives in Los Angeles with her family. For more about Allison and her books, visit allisonwinn.com or follow her on Twitter at @aswinn.


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Following Argentina and Hungary, the governments of Ireland and France have also seized private pension funds as a partial fix for their debt problem.
George Coats of Financial News reports on November 29, 2010, that last week:
- Ireland announced it would use the country's €24 billion National Pensions Reserve Fund "to support the exchequer's funding programme."
- The French parliament, via a change made to the social security law, seized the €36 billion French reserve pension fund, the Fonds de Réserve pour les Retraites (FRR), to pay off the debts of France's welfare system.
Coats explains what happened in France:
The assets [of FRR] have been transferred into the state's social debt sinking fund Cades. The FRR will continue to control the assets, but as a third-party manager on behalf of Cades….
The transfer of the FRR's assets to Cades is controversial. Force Ouvrière, a trade union confederation, accused the government of "provoking the clinical death" of the FRR.
The [French parliament's] decision was taken within the context of this year's pension reform, which provoked riots with its decision to raise the retirement age. The state old-age pension system, the Cnav, is in deficit, and responsibility for financing the deficit rests with Cades.
The government is requiring the FRR to pay €2.1bn a year to Cades to meet this obligation.The government claims that the rise in retirement age will return Cnav to balance by 2018, so the FRR is expected to pay this sum for the next eight years. The FRR will then be wound down. It is expected to cease operations by 2024.
Coats concludes that "The move [by Ireland and France] reflects a willingness by governments to use long-term assets to fill short-term deficits."
The U.S. national debt is now nearly $14 trillion. Don't think that what happened in France, Ireland, Hungary, and Argentina can't happen here.


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Many people love the idea of a house full of fresh-cut flowers, but sadly, most have no idea how to select, care for, and arrange flowers, much less grow them. Flowers A to Z is a superb guide for anyone who enjoys flowers and wants to celebrate them in the home or garden. Author Cecelia Heffernan, a floral designer by trade, provides a wealth of information on how to cut, purchase, arrange, care for, and grow all types of flowers.
The book is divided into sections covering everything leading up to a beautiful flower arrangement sitting on your dining room table. It begins with a chapter on hardware, which details all the basic tools--from floral shears to floral wire and tape--that you'll need for cutting and arranging flowers, as well as advice on choosing and caring for vases and other containers. The "Handling Flowers" chapter explains the proper way to cut, condition, and care for flowers to ensure the most attractive and long-lasting arrangements. The author sprinkles valuable tidbits of advice throughout the book. She suggests, for instance, that it is better to use branches or thick foliage as arranging aids instead of floral foam, chicken wire, or other artificial aids, as those can shorten the vase life of flowers significantly. This section concludes with a concise and informative guide to growing flowers in your home garden.
The final section, which makes up the bulk of the book, is an alphabetically arranged guide to flowers from agapanthus to zinnia. Each flower is depicted in a gorgeous full-page photograph, while smaller images show the flowers in different stages of development, illustrating the difference between fresh and older flowers. The informative text is written in a handy reference style, detailing the specifics of each flower: its scientific name, available colors, scent, how long the blooms will last after being cut, relative cost, and other useful information.
The gorgeous photographs, accessible text, and handy cross-referencing will surely inspire many readers to fill their homes and gardens with blossoms. --Robin Donovan
Book Description: With a wealth of information and a large, exquisite color photograph on every spread, Flowers A to Z is a joy to peruse and entirely unique. Author Cecelia Heffernan?florist and garden designer extraordinaire?shares her extensive practical knowledge about every aspect of buying, growing, cutting, and displaying flowers in a gorgeous, full-color, oversized book that will surely be the flower lover's gift book of the season.
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I am currently in the process of organising the half-day Gentoo mini-conf at the next linux.conf.au, Australia's annual technical conference about Free Software. Fun, informal and seriously technical, linux.conf.au draws together Free and Open Source Software developers from across the world. The upcoming conference will be held from January 28th to February 2nd, 2008 at The University of Melbourne.
One of the sessions being planned will be a series of three tutorials, each devoted to one of Gentoo's package managers. We already have a speaker for Paludis, but still need presenters for Portage and Pkgcore. Each tutorial only needs to last 10-20 minutes, and can target new or experienced users.
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text: How To Select The Best Dog Treats Wherever you go, in any part of the world, one of the man's trusted pet is a dog where it is referred to as the man's best friend. The bond between man and the pet has grown increasingly due to the services that they offer to man. To show appreciation of the service that the dogs offer to man, we have an obligation of ensuring they remain healthy, and the best way to maintain a healthy dog is by feeding them with healthy treats. One can also use the treats as a reward to the dogs or during training but treats need to be healthy to maintain a healthier pet. Previously most dogs were being fed using leftovers from human food, but in the modern days there have been treats that have been specifically developed to feed our pets using different essential nutrients that are helpful in maintaining a healthy pet. When out to purchase treats for your dog price is not the only guide as quality treats are likely to cost more than the less quality treats. To reduce the amount that one spends on the vet bills one should feed their pets with nutritious treats which help them maintain healthy bodies. Due to the many varieties of treats available in the market presently there is a possibility of having a hard time on selecting treats for feeding their dogs, but there are a set of guidelines that one can look at before purchasing treats. One key area that one should be keen on when purchasing treats for their dogs is the ingredients that are available in a brand as there are ingredients that are harmful to our dogs when they feed on them. Natural or organic ingredients are when used are more nutritious to dogs and are recommendable to the buyers. One should purchase treats made up of whole grains including oats or brown rice and also rich in proteins such as chicken beef. One also needs to be keen on the byproducts included in a particular treat to determine whether they pose any threat to the dog. Ingredients rich in oxidants such as spinach and beans are also vital to the dog's health as well as ingredients rich in vitamin A and B which helps the dog maintain a healthy skin and healthy eyes. When purchasing the dog's treats one should seek to avoid treats with high sugar and fat content as they are likely to lead overweight dogs which would lead to one paying more in vet bills. Treats that have low-calorie count should be preferred. The texture of the treats is also important where one should feed their pets with hard treats to strengthen their teeth and also reduce the plaque forming around their teeth.Doing Pets The Right Way


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LABOUR'S manifesto for next year's Holyrood elections will be "the most pro-enterprise ever", the party's new Scottish leader has pledged.
Kezia Dugdale insisted Labour needs to develop a "renewed relationship with those who generate the wealth Scotland needs to make our country a fairer place to live".
The stance could spark a rift between Labour north and south of the border - where new UK leader Jeremy Corbyn and shadow chancellor John McDonnell are launching a wholesale review of the party's economic policies.
READ MORE - Interview: Kezia Dugdale on reform of Scots Labour
As part of that, Mr McDonnell is looking at measures to shift the burden of tax away from middle and low-earners as well as a "Robin Hood tax" on financial transactions.
The left-winger dismissed as "fantasy" Conservative claims he was planning "damaging tax rises on jobs, investment and earnings", insisting Labour's focus was on growing the economy, making sure corporations paid their taxes and halting Tory tax cuts for the rich.
Labour came under attack from businesses during this year's general election campaign after pledging to freeze energy prices, break up high-street banks and place workers on executive remuneration boards.
In contrast to that, Ms Dugdale said she wanted entrepreneurs to see Scotland as a "good place to do business".
READ MORE - Scots Labour ready to take on SNP - Kezia Dugdale
She made the comments ahead of an address at the Guardian fringe event at Labour's Brighton conference.
Ms Dugdale is also visiting the Entrepreneurial Spark organisation, which supports people starting up and running their own businesses, while in the city.
The Lothian MSP said: "The number one priority for everybody in Scottish politics should be closing the gap between the richest and the rest.
"The fact that someone from a well-off background is twice as likely to go on to higher education and get the skills they need than someone from a poorer background is a scandal.
"We need to generate the wealth to invest more in education and close that gap between the richest and the rest.
"I want entrepreneurs to see Scotland as a good place to do business, somewhere to invest in the workforce and help grow our economy.
"Next year's Scottish Labour manifesto will be the most pro-enterprise ever. To regain the trust of the people of Scotland, we need to offer a positive vision for transforming our country.
"That includes a renewed relationship with those who generate the wealth Scotland needs to make our country a fairer place to live."


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DNA | Big Rocks
John Vermilya // September 8, 2019 Our church focuses on the Big Rocks of the faith that unite, and not the minor points of doctrine that divide. These so-called Big Rocks are clearly outlined in Scripture which is our guide. Scripture also tells us that Jesus is of "first importance". Jesus is the biggest rock,…Read More
FOOLS | Sandcastles
Ben Brown // September 1, 2019 Fools has been all about looking at the things in our lives that we use for building: beliefs, sexual desires, demeanor, our mouths, and emotions. We close by looking at the words Jesus uses to close his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew and how they are the call…Read More
FOOLS | Anger
John Vermilya // August 25, 2019 James 1 tells Christians to be slow to anger, because human anger doesn't produce God's righteousness. Proverbs describes human anger as foolish because it is "quick-tempered, hot-tempered, or when it's vented." But Scripture does not call anger itself a sin. We need to understand anger, know how it goes…Read More
FOOLS | Big Mouth
John Vermilya // August 18, 2019 Fools get in trouble with their mouths. Proverbs 18 teaches that fools talk too much, start quarrels with words, start rumors, and spout off without listening. It also says that the tongue has the power to bring life or death. We are called to be wise with our mouths.…Read More
FOOLS | Unteachable
John Vermilya // August 11, 2019 Scripture tells us that the ultimate fool is a person who is unteachable. Unteachable in this sense is not because of lack of aptitude or intelligence, but a person who is "wise in his own eyes." Being unteachable comes from pride, the root of all sin, and false view…Read More
FOOLS | Sexual Sin
Seth Bush // August 4, 2019 Sexual sin is rampant in and out of the church, and is killing our culture and many in the church. The one who created sex has the right to set the boundaries, and the Bible is clear about the guidelines.Read More
FOOLS | Godless
Seth Bush // July 28, 2019 In this series, we explore the difference between wise living as instructed by God, and foolish living which is the way of the World. We can either live our lives in wise response to God, the Gospel, and His Word, or to live according to our flesh and selfish…Read More
BRAVE – Fear of Death
Ben Brown // July 21, 2019 The fear of death haunts every human because death is inevitable short of Jesus' return. We are hard-wired to avoid death which is part of the curse of sin. Christians however, more than anyone else doesn't have to ever fear death because we are assured of eternal life. We…Read More
BRAVE – Fear of Rejection
John Vermilya // July 14, 2019 The story of Elisha surrounded by enemy armies is instructive. His servant was struck by fear until God allowed his eyes to be opened and he say angel armies, with chariots of fire surrounding them. When we fear rejection, by man, the world, culture or God himself we risk…Read More
BRAVE – Fear of Being Alone
John Vermilya // July 7, 2019 The fear of being alone can wreak havoc in a life. Besides painful feelings of loneliness and disconnection, the fear can also drive us into bad relationships, destructive behaviors, or wearing a mask of inauthenticity for fear of rejection. Jesus promised to be with us to the very end…Read More


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Here's an easy and delicious non-alcoholic drink, perfect for any party, especially around the holiday season. If you're looking for something a stronger, you can easily top it off with your alcohol of choice!
Makes 4 servings
2 cups Asian pear juice, freshly pressed**
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed (juice of 1 whole lemon)
3/4 cups honey
1/4 cup sugar
2 sprigs Rosemary plus more for garnish
4 cups Seltzer
1. Make the syrup: Heat pear juice, lemon, honey, sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugars dissolve, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary and remove from heat; let stand for 30 minutes, allowing syrup to completely cool and flavors to infuse. Discard rosemary sprigs and ginger slices. Syrup can be made ahead of time and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
2. Assemble the cocktail: Fill a glass halfway with ice. Add 3 tablespoons syrup, and top with 1 cup seltzer water. To serve, garnish with rosemary sprigs, sliced pears or sliced lemon.
**To make the pear juice, it takes about 1 pear to make 1 cup of pear juice. Depending on the size of pear you find, you may find that you'll need to use more than 2 pears to get 2 cups of pear juice! If you have a juicer, this will be the easiest method. But if you don't, you can still extract the juice using a blender! Simply peel, core and blend the pear until you've got a puree, then strain the juice over a bowl.


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The timestamp on my chat entries is four hours in the future (or east of me). My blog timezone is correct.
It's 11:27AM EDT on my computer. When I sent a chat message, it showed up as 3:27PM.
How do I get the timestamp to match something real. Ideally, each user would see timestamps adjusted for their local time. But I'd at least like to see a timestamp that syncs with my server. I'm pretty sure that Hostgator is not located in Iceland. :slight_smile:


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Participating Artists: Nick Adam, Scan Alario, Todd Anderson, Emre Bağdatoğlu, Som Nath Bhati, Lake Buckley, Shawn Bush, Lauren T. Campbell, James Chae, Melanie Chang, Eveny Chefa, Gabriel Cohen, Eliza Doyle, Danny Ferrell, Martim Galvão, Rachel Harris, Llewellyn Hensley, Brian Hicks, Renee Yu Jin, Julianna Johnston, Hyun Jung Jung, Bo-won Keum, Dennis Krawec, Makoto Kumasaka, Wook Sang Kwon, Jae Hyun Lee, Elizabeth Leeper, Marc Librizzi, Yinan Liu, Angela Lorenzo, Sarah Meadows, Erick Medel, Jake Moritz, Phoebe Morrison, Meghna Nayak, Brandon Olsen, Dave Pitiman, Emily Scherer, Edek Sher, Aaron Simmons, Garcia Sinclair, Greta Skagerlind, Rachel Tandon, Eleanor Tomlinson, Melissa Weiss, Nafis White, Boyang Xia
Curatorial Statement: Art that borrows and appropriates from commercial culture and mass-media is a relatively new phenomenon. What began in the 1950s as Pop Art has since evolved and diversified into more crude and disorienting interpretations of an exponentially growing consumer culture. These new practitioners hijack and co-opt contemporary commercial languages - that of the internet, computers, advertising, video games, and everyday objects - in order to subvert their original intentions and deconstruct their cultural ramifications. They also celebrate the beauty therein. This method of critique is noteworthy for its ability to be both visually alluring and eerily familiar, thus disorienting. By speaking a familiar language, the work's message reaches a potentially unassuming audience, one that might be confused at the site of commercial imagery in an art context. Blurring the line between the languages of art and commerce, these works provide a medium for viewers to re-examine the quotidian, and to question the images being sold to them.This exhibition seeks to catalogue these various cultural critiques as they appear in the work of RISD students, showcasing a breadth of unique perspectives on a wide-range of existing visual languages across consumer culture.
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Choosing The Perfect Insurance Policy For Your Home
It is your responsibility to find the best policy at the best price by comparing the rates and policies that are offered by the many companies that want your business. Not all policies are created equal. Keep reading these tips to learn how to choose the policy that's right for you.
If you are searching for an easy method of saving money on your homeowner's insurance premiums, then simply pay off your mortgage. Outright homeowners are more careful about their home, or so say insurance companies. Your premiums will be reduced once the mortgage is paid in full.
You need to make the companies aware of your security systems when getting quotes. Having a central security system that reports remotely to an off-site security service in case of burglary or fire can lower your monthly premiums by as much as five percent a month.
To be certain your insurance costs go down, get a sound alarm system. Statistics show that homes with security systems experience fewer break-ins. Also, this will make your house look less risky to insurance companies. Remember to send your company proof of your new security.
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Even though you aren't in an area that's prone to flooding, you still may need flood insurance. Circumstances that create flooding can damage homes that are outside traditionally designated flood areas. This will require homeowner's without flood insurance to seek some other sort of coverage or disaster relief. If your home is located in an area with low or medium risk for floods, your flood insurance cost can be heavily discounted.
You can reduce the cost of your homeowner's insurance by installing tracking devices and alarms. Insurers prefer investments that are secure. As soon as you put in these security systems, inform your insurance company. They just might immediately decrease your premiums.
It sounds silly, but did you know that you could be held responsible if a would-be burglar is injured on your property? Who would have thought? As insane as it may sounds, trespassers could actually bring you to court. Remember to get homeowners insurance in a timely manner.
Add a high-tech security system in your house with a direct link to the alarm company. This will not only protect your family and house, but it'll also cut down on your insurance premium. In order to receive this discount, your insurance company must verify that your system is centrally monitored.
Get all of your insurance policies from one company to save money. Many companies will allow you to bundle your polices for a reduced premium. If you can find an insurance provider with coverage options that correspond to your needs, insure your home and your vehicle at the same time.
Insurance Company
Document your belongings on paper, in pictures and on video to make potential future claims easier. If you make a claim, the insurance company will require proof of the item. This kind of inventory will make the process quicker and simpler for you and your insurance company. Keep your inventory and policies in a fireproof location, such as a safe or your freezer.
It is crucial to have smoke detectors in your home. Most newer homes have detectors installed. Install one in every room if you don't have them. Aside from potentially saving your life, installing smoke alarms can save you money on your homeowner's insurance premiums.
The main purpose of homeowner's insurance is to cover any and all costs that stem from theft or damage to your home. The cost of construction goes up after a disaster, for example. Consider how much coverage you'll need in such a situation. Therefore, talk with your insurance agent to ensure you have proper coverage.
Security System
Have a security system installed in your home. The amount you spend on a security system can be recouped through your insurance policies savings. You will save money and protect your family, all at once.
You may be attracted to the lowest price, but you really should look deeper than that. Figure out what the best policy would be for you by using the advice you just learned. Don't just pick any old coverage and give up the best coverage.


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"I would like to let you know right now," said Chicago Brauhaus co-owner Harry Kempf, "that nothing is concrete."
Thus did Kempf try to quell rumors that Chicago Brauhaus (4732 N. Lincoln Ave.), a Lincoln Square fixture for more than five decades, was about to close.
"Officially, we are still open, and we're going to stay open until I say (otherwise)," Kempf said.
The rumors began when the owners of Brauhaus' building started sniffing around for a new tenant, suggesting that Harry Kempf and his brother, Guenter, were planning to retire soon. The rumor caught on, and social media lit up with expressions of sadness at the restaurant's imminent demise.
It was like an online wake, except that the presumed guest of honor wasn't cooperating.
"Nothing is set until I decide," Kempf said, defiantly.
This much is absolutely true. After 52 years, the Kempf brothers sold the building that houses their restaurant.
"This is a hell of a good time in real estate to sell," Kempf said. "This used to be a (crappy) place; now it's beautiful.
"The deal for the real estate hasn't even closed yet," Kempf added, "and the people who bought it are looking to lease the space. But it's in my contract that I can pay those guys rent and stay open. I just took reservations for Easter."
It may indeed be true that the Kempf brothers are ready to call it a career sooner rather than later. But Harry Kempf wants that announcement, whenever it may come, to be made on his terms.
"What might happen in two months, three months, I will decide," he said. "I don't want to make any false impressions. The place is open and will stay open until I come out and say so.
"Nobody else will run Chicago Brauhaus after me, that's for sure."
Phil Vettel is a Tribune critic.


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Use of IFRS Taxonomy for Securities Regulation Varied
Staff from the IASB recently provided an update to the IFRS Taxonomy Consultative Group (ITCG) on how companies and regulators are applying the IFRS taxonomy and the prospects for increased use. (Read last week's update on IASB-IOSCO cooperation to promote standardised use of IFRS by listed companies).
A Bloomberg article on the briefing contained some interesting background material on how the IFRS Taxonomy is being applied for capital markets supervision, with the important takeaway being that among the 14 countries currently using the IFRS Taxonomy for securities regulation, there are widely varying ways it is being applied.
It also references an older piece of analysis by the UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) that points out the extent to which UK public companies (which unlike British private companies have not reported with XBRL to date) prefer yesterday's formats. This was an "as-is" piece of research. There is a "to be" paper being prepared by the FRC at present.
With Europe shifting towards electronic reporting no later than 2020, we are confident that UK users, and issuers, will embrace the power of tagged data before long.


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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Injury cases are our specialty.
People who are injured through the fault, negligence, carelessness or recklessness of others are entitled by law to be compensated for their injuries and damages, which can include medical bills, past and future pain and suffering, lost wages, lost quality of life, and more. At Cardenas Law Firm, our number one job is to help secure the compensation you deserve if you have been injured or a loved one has suffered a wrongful death by the fault of another.
Do I have a case?
The three parts of a personal injury case.
Victims of injury often wonder: Do I have a case?
Generally speaking, in order to win a personal injury case three legal "elements" must exist:
- A legal duty between the defendant (the one responsible for the wrongdoing) and the plaintiff (the victim)
- A breach of that duty by the defendant
- Damage to the plaintiff because of that breach
In other words, the defendant was supposed to do something a certain way, but didn't. As a result, the plaintiff (the injured person) got hurt. A driver was supposed to stop at a stop sign, but ran through it instead and hit the victim, causing injuries. A doctor was supposed to perform surgery on a knee, but misinterpreted the charts and amputated the leg instead, causing the victim a lifetime of complications. A ship owner should have replaced the old, frayed cables but did not, and as a result the cables snapped and dropped a load of cargo on the victim, paralyzing him. The toy manufacturer was supposed to make sure small parts could not be broken or bitten off, but did not, and an infant choked to death as a result. This basic "three element" formula applies to other types of "injury" as well. Injury to property or land: The factory was supposed to safely dispose of its chemicals, but instead buried them on the land that was leased from you – as a result the land is now uninhabitable, its value substantially less, and the cleanup will cost a fortune. Injury to business: A contractor or architect was supposed to complete the new store location by a certain date, but years later the job is still not finished – it will now cost a fortune to have the botched job corrected or finished, and the contractor's failure to finish on time has cost the owner years in lost business or tax incentives.
Whatever your injury, we have the experience and resources to handle your case.
At Cardenas Law Firm, we have combined decades of experience handling cases involving nearly all types of injury, including brain injury, back injury, neck injury, loss of limbs and more. We have helped and/or are equipped to help the victims of all different kinds of accident: car accidents, truck or 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, industrial and commercial vehicle accidents; ship or barge or boat accidents; oil rig, oil platform oil field accidents; plant explosions or fires or chemical exposure; helicopter and airplane accidents; railroad and train accidents; accidents involoving dangerous or defective equipment and products, etc.
We also provide compassionate support for families that have tragically lost loved ones due to wrongful death, and we are committed to obtaining maximum compensation for punitive damages, funeral costs, lost wages, and medical bills associated with the fatal accident.
Call us today to discuss your personal injury case – the consultation is free!
1 (225) 766-5464
We invite you to learn more about personal injury cases at our personal injury information page or, better yet, by giving us a call. Choosing your attorney is an important decision that you should only make after speaking with us in person or at least by phone. There is no charge for us to talk to you or meet with you to evaluate your case. In fact, if you choose our firm to represent you and we accept your case, we will work on a contingent-fee basis, which means that until we make a recovery for you – either at trial, at mediation, at arbitration, or by settlement – you will never have to pay us anything! So please…. Contact us today so that you can get to know us better, and so that we can better evaluate your personal injury case.
When you lose a loved one due to the fault of another, you may be entitled to compensation.
The law gives families of wrongful death victims the right to seek compensation. This body of law is designed to compensate families not only for their financial loss, but also for emotional loss, for example – compensation for a child who will never be able to enjoy growing up with their father, or compensation for a wife who has forever lost the companionship of her husband of the past fifteen years. Whoever wrongfully caused the death of your loved one may be forced to pay damages for lost wages and benefits, loss of companionship, and the emotional pain and suffering caused by the fatal accident. At the Baton Rouge based law firm of Cardenas Law Firm our lawyers are absolutely committed to helping families find some measure of justice for the loss of their loved one.
Fighting for you and your family when you have suffered a wrongful death.
Our attorneys understand that seeking compensation will not undo the damage that an act of negligence, carelessness or recklessness has caused. No amount of money can ever truly compensate for the death of a loved one, or bring that person back. But we also know that the grief from loss of a loved one is often accompanied by very real and serious financial hardships resulting from the loss. While money can't bring back your loved one, but a financial recovery can help you and your children by covering current and future expenses. At Cardenas Law Firm we fight for families to help them secure compensation for all kinds of wrongful death cases, including fatal car accidents and truck accidents, medical malpractice, offshore accidents, railroad accidents, fatal chemical exposures, and more. If you have recently suffered the wrongful death of a loved one, we pledge our best effort to secure for you and your family the full support you are entitled to receive under the law.
You need to remember that in Louisiana, you have one year from the date of the death to file a wrongful death claim after a fatal accident. Our firm also brings wrongful death cases in Texas. Also, if your loved one had a personal injury suit underway before he or she died, you or another family member may be able to inherit that claim. You may be able to complete the case and receive the compensation that was due to your loved family member, for the benefit of all or some of the surviving family members.
We are here for you, and will stay in touch with you.
We give every wrongful death case the personal attention it deserves. As your attorneys, we will work closely with you, making ourselves available and communicating with you regularly to explain the details of your case in a down-to-earth way that is easy to understand. We can appreciate and understand the frustration of people who complain to us that in previous experiences with the legal system they could never seem to reach their attorney. Our goal is always to return our clients' phone calls and reply to clients' e-mails promptly. In your time of grief, you don't need any added worry or frustration trying to reach your lawyer to find out what's going on. We do our best to stay in touch and to help you understand the sometimes confusing and lengthy legal process to you as your case moves forward.
Call us today to discuss your wrongful death case – the consultation is free!
1 (225) 766-5464
Choosing your attorney is an important decision that you should only make after speaking with us in person or at least by phone. There is no charge for us to talk to you or meet with you to evaluate your case. In fact, until we make a recovery for you – either at trial, at mediation, at arbitration, or by settlement – you will never have to pay us anything! So please…. Contact us today so that you can get to know us better, and so that we can better evaluate your family's wrongful death case to determine whether we can help you and your family along the road to financial recovery.
Chemical Exposure and Burn Injuries
Payment for burns and injuries resulting from chemical exposure.
Chemical exposure or burn injuries can occur in a workplace because of industrial accidents, but can also occur in any number of other ways – from pollution, from far-away release of toxins, from contamination of water, etc. Often times, injuries resulting from chemical exposure are not necessarily discovered right away. A pregnant mother can be exposed to chemicals from a local industrial plant, causing serious birth defects. Mold or asbestos can cause cancer, disease, and other exposure-related health effects such as mental illness or birth defects.
The law firm of Cardenas Law Firm handles serious chemical exposure and burn injuries of all types, for victims who have been harmed by the negligence of others. We will also represent the families of loved ones killed in fatal plant explosions and chemical exposure accidents.
We have the resources to investigate what caused your chemical or burn injury.
Industrial sites link to industrial accidents are often inundated with chemicals, but when the chemicals are not properly regulated in the workplace, workers are left to deal with serious health implications. Solvents, asbestos, lead and mercury are all examples of potentially toxic chemicals that can cause permanent damage to workers' health.
While it is sometimes clear what chemical has caused your injury, other times it is difficult to pinpoint the precise reason for injuries or illness, or how exactly the exposure occurred. We will investigate your chemical exposure to get to the root of your health issues. Even though the exposure may have occurred several years ago, we can thoroughly research and investigate your case for you, and we will fight to get you justice.
Burn injuries last a lifetime.
Serious burn injuries or fire injuries usually cause long-lasting scars, disfigurement and permanent nerve damage. These kinds of injury also often require long-term (even lifetime) medical treatment and care. Whether the burn injuries stemmed from an industrial accident or from a car accident, truck accident or other road accident we at Cardenas Law Firm can efficiently handle the complex legal questions involved and seek proper compensation for your injuries, including medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and lost past and future earnings.
Call us today to discuss your chemical exposure or burn case – the consultation is free!
1 (225) 766-5464
Choosing your attorney is an important decision that you should only make after speaking with us in person or at least by phone. There is no charge for us to talk to you or meet with you to evaluate your case. In fact, until we make a recovery for you – either at trial, at mediation, at arbitration, or by settlement – you will never have to pay us anything! So please….contact us today so that you can get to know us better, and so that we can better evaluate your chemical exposure, explosion or burn case.
DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.


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Art and Science of Wine IV – Wines of Spain and Portugal
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Title: Art and Science of Wine IV – Wines of Spain and Portugal
Location: One Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301
Link out: Click here
Description: 6PM
Class 4 of 4
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 14, 16, 21 & 23; 6 – 8 pm each session
Fee: $90 for Clay Center members; $100 for non-members (includes all four sessions)
Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Certified Wine Professional Sam Uppala will conduct this six-class session, exploring the wines of Spain and Portugal. A challenging course intended to be a great deal of fun for beginner or experienced wine lover.
It is not required to take Art & Science of Wine I, II or III prior to this class.
Date: 2011-06-23


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Workit Together meetings evolved as an outgrowth of our Workit team culture. We found ourselves needing support and decided to dedicate the time to connect and support one another.
The process is nothing fancy or complicated; we pick a "theme" (like "coping" or "imagination"), do some freestyle writing on the topic, then everyone who wants to share their thoughts does so, round-robin style. Sometimes there is pizza involved.
We found these so helpful that we have opened them up to the world! All are welcome. There is no need to be in our program and no cost to attend. You can find the latest ones listed on our Addiction Resources page.
Have more questions? Call us at (855) 659-7734 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. We're here to help.


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Scientists from Harvard and São Paulo University (USP) carried out a research to try and find out how the planet's climate was before the industrial revolution. For this they were searching for the purest air in the planet and found it in the atmosphere above the Amazon rainforest. The study is crucial to understand cloud formation and, ultimately, changes in the climate.
To make predictions about future climate, it is fundamental to understand the past and present climate, explained the study coordinator, Paulo Artaxo, from USP. The Amazon is one of the few regions in the world, the other being the Antarctic, where it is still possible to find atmospheric conditions similar to those before the Industrial Revolution, i.e. before pollution.
Artaxo explained that the aim of the investigation was to understand the mechanisms of cloud formation in an atmosphere free from pollutants. This is important to find out how the atmospheric conditions will be in respect to cloud formation and precipitation if the temperature of the Amazon region increases in future with global warming.
The scientists used 40 metre high towers and sophisticated sampling equipment and managed to isolate aerosols in pristine conditions for the first time. In the Amazon basin in the area north of Manaus, the concentration of suspended particles formed in the Amazon ecosystem was 200-300 per cm3 and the samples were free from any anthropogenic influence. This figure is typically tens of thousands in an industrial region.
Atmospheric particles are essential for cloud formation; it is around these that the nucleus begins to gather and group to form clouds. In a polluted atmosphere, clouds form from pollution particles. In the Amazon, the particles in the atmosphere are formed in the atmosphere, as opposed to being emitted from anthropogenic sources, as is the case in the cities. Before this latest research, it was believed that the forest emitted these particles, but now it is clear that the particles in the Amazon atmosphere are secondary particles formed from gaseous compounds emitted by the vegetation.
Implications for global warming
If the forest is cut down and replaced with pasture we will lose the most important mechanism of cloud formation in the Amazon basin, because pasture plants do not emit these volatile organic compounds, which form clouds, explained Artaxo. However, if the forest is maintained as forest, with the warming of the planet, as predicted by models, the rate of conversion to particles of these gases emitted by the vegetation will increase and more clouds will form. This does not mean more rain, as rain depends on the water vapour flux. However, more importantly, this increase in clouds over the Amazon will help to cool the Earth because these clouds are white and, therefore, will reflect the solar radiation back into space, a mechanism which would help to balance the temperature in the Amazon region, at least.
The results of the study were published in Science and will be incorporated in models to predict the future of the Amazon.


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Rajasthan is one of the most beautiful states in India which is northern India state. The state is a famous travel destination in India for its historical sites especially royal palaces, forts, and villas. The state of Rajasthan is also famous for its deserts, camels, and Kathputli dolls.
So, let's have a look at interesting, important, funny, amazing, and mind blowing facts about Rajasthan.
12 Interesting, Funny and Amazing Facts About Rajasthan
1. Every City Has Its Own Color Co-Ordinates
In Rajasthan, each and every city is color co-ordinates. Jodhpur is blue, Jaipur is pink, Jhalawar is purple, and Udaipur is white.
2. Beautiful Greenery
A lot of people think that Rajasthan does not have greenery but it's not true. There are a good number of parts in the state where you would spots lush greenery.
3. Beautiful Royal Palaces and Forts
Rajasthan has a large number of beautiful royal palaces and forts. Most popular are, Umaid Bhavan Palace (Jaipur), Lake Palace (Udaipur), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Rambagh Palace (Jaipur), Devi Garh Palace (Delawara), Gorbandh Palace Hotel (Jaisalmer), Jag Mandir Royal Palace (Udaipur), Jal Mahal (Jaipur), Udai Bilas Palace (Dungarpur), and Neemrana Fort (Neemrana).
4. Popular Bhangarh Fort, The Most Haunted Place in India
The most haunted place in India is located in the state of Rajasthan. The place is called Bhangarh Fort, which was widely used by the royals of the that time. It is now considered as one of the spookiest places in the world.
5. King Ravana of Lanka Was 'Jamai' of Rajasthan
King Ravana's chief wife Mandodari is believed to be Rajasthani, and ancient city of Mandore was her hometown.
6. Oldest Mountain Range in India
It is believed that the Aravallis are the oldest mountain range in India, even older than the Himalayas.
7. India's Largest Desert is Located in Rajasthan
The Thar Desert is the largest desert in India which is located in the state of Rajasthan. It is also the 18th largest sub-tropical desert in the world.
8. Rajasthan Was Formed in 1949
The state of Rajasthan was formed on 30th March, 1949 after merger of 22 royal kingdoms and principalities.
9. Favorite Film Shooting Destination
Rajasthan's royal palaces, forts, lakes, and deserts are widely popular film shooting destination in India for Bollywood and Hollywood.
10. Popular Travel Destinations Among Foreign Tourists
Rajasthan is always a popular travel destination among the foreign tourists. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner are popular travel destinations in Rajasthan among the foreign tourists.
11. Popular Religious Sites Are Located in Rajasthan
A good number of popular religious sites are located in Rajasthan. Some of them are, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah (Ajmer), Bramha Temple (Pushkar), Delwada Temple, Nakoda Bhairav, and a few others.
12. Don't Eat Daal-Baati Every Day
It is mistaken but most of Rajasthani don't eat daal-baati every day in their routine.
Article first published on April 27, 2016.


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Saturday night was Mom/Daughter and Father/Daughter date night. Raymond took Abby bowling and to eat at Meemaw's and I took Allie to dinner and to see Beauty and the Beast at the Orpheum. We went with Ainsley and Ammie. After dinner at Chili's we headed downtown.
Silly girls
waiting so impatiently for the show to start.
This was Allie's first Broadway show at the Orpheum. She asked during the first act if we could back and see it again the next day. It was a success and I will take her back to see another show again soon.


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Our pre-marital counselling sessions are over and we are happy to report that our priest has confidence in our relationship. We were asked to write a love letter to each other 25 years from now and read it to each other at one of our sessions. Neither of us had an idea what we wrote to each other, until it was read out. Kevin and I are very competitive, so to jazz up my letter I added 25 hearts going around it. This letter is exactly what I read infront of the priest to Kevin. Do enjoy!
November 24, 2014
Wedding: Pre-Marital Counselling Homework (Love Letter in 25yrs)…
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Awww that is such a beautiful letter!ReplyDelete
Such a lovely letter...left me almost teary-eyed. Happy Married Life. PS: I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Hilda, will check it out.Delete
You guys are one photogenic couple :). Loving all the pics, you won't ever regret taking so many pics with your hubby and capturing all these memories.ReplyDelete
Such a beautiful love letter to your hubby. Only people who believe in fairytales thing that no one ever has issues with their significant other. Please, they are another person, of course there are going to be issues. The most important is to know how to deal with them together.
I love that you signed "your wife" already. Clearly a done deal in your mind :)
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Eco Warriors
Eco-Schools is an international award programme that supports and guides schools to become more environmentally aware. It provides a framework to help the school become more environmentally friendly and keep eco-issues in the hearts and minds of every member of our school society.
Our staff eco-team and pupil eco-detectives all follow an action plan to develop and undertake environmental improvements in each of the following 9 topics: Energy, Water, Biodiversity, School grounds, Healthy living, Transport, Litter, Waste and Global Citizenship.
We are currently holders of the Silver Award and are now aiming for the highest accolade, the Green Flag Award. Some of the activities we undertake include:
Year 2 Gardening Hobby The Big Tidy Up Pre-Prep Eco-Detective's Orley Farm Eco-code assembly Pre-Prep Walk Once a Week (W.O.W.) Walk to School Week Sections of our EDGE programme Apple picking in Reception
This year the Eco Team have completed Environmental Reviews and will focus on:
- Biodiversity
- Energy
- Water conservation


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Politics & Government
With different strategies, Obama, McCain barnstorm Florida
Democrat Barack Obama offering hope and change to thousands of supporters in packed arenas. Republican John McCain sipping coffee and shaking hands with struggling business owners.
These are the images likely to emerge from Wednesday's overlapping events on the campaign trail in Florida — and they say as much about the state of the race as they do about the candidates themselves.
Obama boasts marquee appeal and a strapping statewide organization with the money and staff to pull off major rallies in three cities, including one at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. Nursing a lead in the polls, the Democratic ticket nominee is using enthusiastic crowds and television time to build hype around early voting.
He'll tape an interview for Comedy Central's The Daily Show from Florida and make his first joint appearance with former President Bill Clinton in Orlando.
McCain typically doesn't draw arena-sized crowds. He's doing more understated events on Wednesday, some closed to the public and most press, to convey a connection with working people and reassure voters he won't raise taxes.
He'll start his day in Miami with interviews on Spanish-language radio, a stop at a diner and a public appearance at Everglades Lumber, before visiting a Riviera Beach manufacturer and heading to Tampa to talk national security. The Arizona senator rooted his presidential bid in the war in Iraq, but the economic crunch has forced him to talk much more about taxes.
''He can't pick a message, and if he's going to go toe to toe with us and do rallies, he's going to suffer by comparison,'' said Kirk Wagar, finance chairman for Obama's campaign in Florida.
Read the complete story at miamiherald.com


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The Roads Minister Robert Goodwill has hinted the government may fund a partial upgrade of the A47 which runs from the Midlands to the Norfolk Coast.
He was responding to a debate led by Norfolk MPs, who say the road should be fully dualled to improve safety and boost the economy in the region.
Last month the government launched a feasibility study into the need for improvements to the road between Peterborough and Great Yarmouth.