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People tell me I'm strong. It's met with a shrug from me. Underneath my declarations of faith there is an ache. Busy days and nights I filled with the tasks of a hospital mom, daughter, friend, employee and minister. Daily conversations with doctors, insurance companies, medical bills, nurses, agencies. ect. The truth is I never even know if I'm coming or going. The truth is if I engage in a conversation with you...I'm there... but NOT there. When I say I'm great it's a declaration of faith and a statement of gratitude...
When you're left knowing all you need is an actual miracle from the God who can...it is an interesting place. I am so thankful to be put in position for it... But I was not prepared for the long suffering that accompanied it. Even more so the tears I cry for my son I can't imagine how Jesus feels when he so desperately wants to see our hearts heal and come to know him. As I plead with God over my son I've imagined Jesus with the father pleading and pardoning all our short comings (obviously is DOESN'T compare to lil ole me).
When Seth has a bad day I wake up the next as if it did not happen believing great things for the day to come and no matter what is said about Him, I believe for something different. Christ does the same with us. He's always razor focused on our every move, defending us and fighting our battles. Some of you ask Jesus "if you love me so much, why do you allow me to go through pain." How could Jesus fight for me yet there is pain? Then I look at my son whom I'm fighting for, whom I'd trade my life, my happiness anything in the world for. But, the complexities of this world put him in a season where he's suffered. As his mother it does not mean I do not love Him or that I am not fighting.
What's more powerful than Seth's situation is my love for him. MORE powerful is Christ's love for you than your situation. SEE THAT. KNOW THAT. It's more powerful than any blessing on earth. You may not see or feel him moving and that is when you have to ask yourself do you really believe He died just for you? And, was that enough?


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Sports recruiting takes hit as economy keeps prospects home
Despite the lagging economy, college football staffs are spending millions of dollars nationwide to seek out the best high school football players for their schools. But many of the players who are being recruited are cutting back on their own spending.
"You don't see kids taking nearly as many unofficial visits," said Miller Safrit, a recruiting analyst for the Web site Scout.com. "And it was very plain last summer that the players aren't going to as many college camps. Attendance at the college summer camps was down almost everywhere."
Colleges spend their recruiting budgets visiting high schools, gathering information on prospective players, and bringing athletes in for official visits.
The process for many players culminates today when they sign national letters of intent, officially binding a player to a specific school and obligating the school to provide scholarship assistance. Players have been committing to colleges and colleges have been offering scholarships to players for months. But until the national letter is signed, none of the agreements is binding.
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Some of the island's top musicians came together in support of a worthy cause last Saturday night when the Rotary Club of Barbados staged its Music Through the Years concert at the Concorde Experience .
The fund-raising event was held to provide support to children with special needs on the island, through assigning the proceeds to the School House for Special Needs.
The 'down memory lane' concert was opened by Spice and Company with renditions of some of their hits. Their act also included engaging the audience in a congaline, the title of one of the group's biggest hits back in 1980s.
De Red Boyz were next on stage, performing various hits from the repertoire of the late Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley, before giving way to singer and guitarist Ian Alleyne, who delivered a fantastic rendition of the late Prince's classic, Purple Rain.
Other well-known local artistes, including Biggie Irie, Red Plastic Bag, Mac Fingall, Grynner, Peter Ram and Marvay, serenaded the audience of over 700 people. However, what warmed the hearts of patrons was when students of the School House for Special Needs joined the entertainers on stage to sing a rendition of the late Michael Jackson's Heal The World.
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DescriptionThis south-west facing villa in Santa Ponsa is situated on a flat plot of approx. 860 sqm in a quiet area close to the marina and within walking distance to the beach.
The villa can be accessed by few steps or at ground level through the kitchen by the second entrance to the plot. The living space of approx. 160 sqm is constructed one level and offers to the left from the entrance area: the light fluted living room with fireplace, wooden ceiling beams and view to the vitrified patio (sliding doors) with Mediterranean planting. The ample, equipped kitchen with dining table and storage room has access to the garden and an exit through the utility room to the barbecue terrace of approx. 20 sqm. On the right hand side of the house are the master bedroom, one double bedroom, both with its bathroom en suite and high ceilings, the third double bedroom and another bathroom with shower.
From the roofed terrace of approx. 40 sqm you enjoy the view to the front garden with lawn, palm trees, olive tree and beautiful pool area. Next to the swimming pool of approx. 7 x 4 m is a terrace of approx. 20 sqm with a pergola inviting you to abidance.
Further characteristics: gas fired central heating, air conditioning h/c in the living room and all bedrooms, built-in wardrobes, wooden shutters, intercom, automatic irrigation system, small storage room and two parking spaces.
The semi basement offers an additional studio of approx. 27 sqm with the possibility to install a bathroom with shower. If a larger living space is necessary a second floor can be added onto the house according the RU3 standard. From this level a sea view can be enjoyed.
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As 2017 comes to a close and we start drafting New Year's Resolutions, it's important not to forget your oral health. Simply brushing your teeth twice a day doesn't guarantee your mouth is getting the attention it needs. Make sure you understand proper brushing techniques to make the most out of your time at the sink. To help you start 2018 out right, we at Schoolhouse Family Dentistry have compiled a list of tips to help you take your oral hygiene routine to the next level.
What is proper brushing technique?
Start with your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your teeth. Then, using short back and forth strokes, clean across the sides and tops of your teeth. To clean the backs of your teeth, where plaque most often builds up, hold your toothbrush vertically and use several short strokes.
Brush well, and brush often.
Most people do brush their teeth regularly, but they don't brush enough to keep their teeth clean. It's recommended by the ADA to brush your teeth for at least two minutes, twice a day. Do you have trouble keeping track of time during your brushing routine? You can listen to a short song, play a two-minute video, or even set a timer on your phone so that you can make sure you're brushing for the full two-minutes.
Choose the right toothbrush.
When shopping for a toothbrush, make sure you select one that has a head and bristles that are small enough to reach into the crevices of your molars. We recommend that adults choose a small or medium sized toothbrush to properly clean in those hard to reach places.
Not all oral care tools are created equally, so always look for the ADA Seal of approval. To achieve the best clean, look for a toothpaste and toothbrush that meet the ADA's strict guidelines for an effective clean.
No one likes to do it, but flossing is just as important to maintaining good oral health as brushing. You need to make sure you're flossing properly as well to better reach between your teeth and get the germs stuck there. Proper flossing involves unwinding about 18 inches of floss and, positioning the floss in a C-shape, push and pull the floss in a see-saw motion between each tooth.
Rinse with a mouthwash such as Listerine or Colgate Total.
Mouthwash can reach where toothbrushes and floss can't to get the most thorough clean possible.
Keep your toothbrush clean.
You won't need to go out and buy any special equipment or covers to keep your brush clean. The ADA actually warns against covering your toothbrush as it can breed bacteria. Instead, simply rinsing your toothbrush and letting it air dry will keep your toothbrush clean.
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The bristles on toothbrushes deteriorate and fray with time and use, so if you use the same toothbrush for longer than a few months — you may not be getting the best clean.
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Now that spring is here, are you feeling an itch to break away from the books and enjoy some outdoor physical activity?
James Zimmer and the International Dance Club extend an open invitation for students to join their Salsa Swing Tango dance party every Tuesday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. in front of the SMC clock tower. Don't know how to salsa, swing or tango? All the more reason to hop to it. Lessons are provided by Zimmer for free.
Zimmer, a Santa Monica College alumnus, founded the club at the college in 2003 to introduce students to a wide variety of dance styles. "It celebrates multiculturalism," he said.
Zimmer graduated from University of California, Los Angeles with a music degree and plays the piano and violin. "I discovered how much fun it is to see people dancing to a variety of music," he said. Perhaps Zimmer was destined to discover the myriad benefits of dance since his parents met on the 1960s TV dance show Shebang.
Zimmer's specialty is Israeli folk dancing, which he teaches Tuesday nights at the Westside Jewish Community Center. He says he enjoys it for its musical variety and the fact that "over 6,000 folk dances have been created by Israeli choreographers."
When it's his turn to be a spectator, Zimmer's love runs deep for Tango.
"It has a lot of beautiful music and it's challenging to learn," he said. "It's very romantic."
Zimmer felt that in other cultures and periods, dancing was a more valued part of social activity. "It provides a safe opportunity to meet the opposite sex, and gives people more confidence."
Mico Lazaro, 18, attended one of Zimmer's lessons and was waltzing like a pro within minutes. "I feel more confident skill-wise… so I can show girls," he said.
Lazaro said the only reason he was able to catch on so quickly was because Zimmer was "such a good teacher."
One of Zimmer's regulars on Tuesday, Emily Bourbon, had other motivations. "I take the lessons so I'll have some cool moves to show off when I perform," she said. "Also, I dream of a man who rides motorcycles and can dance."
Zimmer isn't the man on the motorcycle but he is the man busy teaching ballroom and folk dancing at weddings and sweet sixteens as well as at local community centers. He will be teaching historical ballroom at UCLA's Powell College Library on May 22. He said it will be a "Jane Austen…ragtime…renaissance type of event" and attendees may come in costume.
A great joy for Zimmer is seeing former students go on to become professional dancers and instructors themselves. He absolutely loves and lives what he does.
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This January, the Bronfman Center is taking a group of student leaders to Israel, engaging a diverse community in a new environment and discussing tensions head-on.
In an effort to promote intersectionality and inclusiveness, we are facilitating the NYU Israel Experience (January 15-25, 2018) for 20-25 student leaders from all corners of NYU's landscape who are interested in seeing Israel beyond the headlines. This year-long educational seminar brings NYU student leaders together for on-campus seminars and a 10-day trip to Israel to interact meaningfully with Israeli society and history, exploring the many nuances and complexities of maintaining a Jewish and democratic state. The trip seeks to formally delve into the narratives of the people who live in Israel and Palestinian territories.
The trip will take student leaders across Israel and Palestinian territories, exploring old and new communities, and engaging with prominent authors, activists, professors, and artists. Students will learn about the unique social, political, economic, and religious aspects of life in different regions, and engage with one another in thoughtful conversation about their experiences and viewpoints. The trip seeks to grapple more meaningfully with the tensions on the ground and deliberately engage across fundamental difference.
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On April 22, 2016 Christopher Rashad and Tammie Hagen had their voting rights restored by a sweeping executive order issued by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. Then just four months later, the Virginia Court struck down McAuliffe's executive order, requiring him to issue pardons by hand. As one of four states that disenfranchises felons for life, Virginia was a hotbed for the debate around restorative justice and voting rights. This is the story of how Tammie and Chris spent the 2016 campaign, fighting to give a voice to the voiceless in Virginia.
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My name is Christopher Rashad Green, and my story, is one of redemption and hope! I currently work as a Voter Registration Organizer for New Virginia Majority, but my path to redemption opened up many years ago.
In 2010, it was revealed to me that my success in life, would only come by serving others.
After being released from incarceration in 2013, this RETURNING CITIZEN, through Volunteerism, Community Engagement, and years of working in the Food Service Industry, I was blessed to come across an organization called New Virginia Majority!
I saw how they advocated for individuals like myself. Who advocated for the rights of a better life for all individuals. No matter what race, religion, ethnicity or sexual preference! They Advocated for a new democracy!
At this time, in the summer of 2016 the governor of Virginia, The Hon. Terry McAuliffe, and then Secretary of the Commonwealth Levar Stony, spearheaded the legislation to restore the voting rights of 200,000 returning citizens, enabling us to vote in the 2016 election.
I was one of those individuals! And on August 15th, 2016, I had my voting rights restored. After nearly 30 years, I voted in a Presidential election for the first time.
Subsquently, through continued Service and Civic Engagement here in Richmond, I've been blessed to become a Community Organizer; a Community Researcher at Virginia Commonwealth University, a Food Justice Advocate in Richmond, and as I've stated many times before, "I'm not a Community Activist, I'm a Brother Striving to stay Active in Our Communities!"
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My name is Tammie Hagen and I'm a native of Richmond, VA. I'm 52 years old and was first incarcerated at the age of 9 for being a runaway. Today, I work in the community for New Virginia Majority (NVM). I started at NVM as a voter registration organizer for the general election.
Because of my own experience with mass incarceration, I found that I was effective at assisting others with Governor Terry McAuliffe's executive order restoring the civil rights of returning citizens . Now, I'm launching an Economic Justice campaign in the city's north side and hope to foster the empowerment of the community to achieve jobs with a living wage, access to healthcare, and an overall dignified existence.
I want for the community all that I want for myself, my children and my grandchildren. I'm driven by the desire to live a life of meaning and contribution. Prior to my work at NVM, I was a community activist fighting for Food Justice, DIY Empowerment & Urban Gardening, a Living Wage, Homeless advocacy, and re-entry.
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By BRENT STAPLES NOV. 18, 2014
The state laws that barred nearly six million people with felony convictions from voting in the midterm elections this month date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Southern lawmakers were working feverishly to neutralize the black electorate.
Poll taxes, literacy tests, grandfather clauses and cross burnings were effective weapons in this campaign. But statutes that allowed correctional systems to arbitrarily and permanently strip large numbers of people of the right to vote were a particularly potent tool in the campaign to undercut African-American political power.
This racially freighted system has normalized disenfranchisement in the United States — at a time when our peers in the democratic world rightly see it as an aberration. It has also stripped one in every 13 black persons of the right to vote — a rate four times that of nonblacks nationally. At the same time, it has allowed disenfranchisement to move beyond that black population — which makes up 38 percent of those denied the vote — into the body politic as a whole. One lesson here is that punishments designed for one pariah group can be easily expanded to include others as well.
Felony Disenfranchisement: A Holdover from the Jim Crow Era
By Ben Jealous
Felony disenfranchisement has direct roots in the Jim Crow Era. In the late 19th century, states above and below the Mason-Dixon Line began to find new and creative ways to keep black voters away from the polls. Banning people with felony convictions was one of the solutions.
For example, in 1901 the Commonwealth of Virginia had 147,000 black voters on the rolls. But many lawmakers saw this growing political block as a threat. At that year's Constitutional Convention, they hatched a plan to disenfranchise African Americans through a combination of black codes and felony disenfranchisement. One legislator said on the record that the plan would "eliminate the darkey as a political factor."
Ninety years later, Kemba Smith-Pradia was an undergraduate student at Hampton University. She got involved with the wrong crowd and found herself behind bars as an accessory to a nonviolent drug offense. President Clinton granted Kemba executive clemency in 2000, six years into her 24-year sentence. She went on to become a college graduate, law student, mother and foundation president — but until 2012, when her rights were finally restored, not a voter.
The race-infused history of why felons aren't allowed to vote in a dozen states
By Janell Ross May 24, 2016
It was not until the period immediately following the Civil War, a time of vast but short-lived political and social gains for African Americans known as Reconstruction, that interest in felon disenfranchisement laws seemed to intensify. Congress and the states ratified the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, which respectively outlawed slavery except as punishment for a crime; created birthright U.S. citizenship, which explicitly included freed slaves; gave black men the right to vote; and demanded support from Southern states as a condition to reenter the Union. In short order, black Americans began running for and winning local, state, and federal offices, purchasing or homesteading for property, and voting. It was a sea change that many whites and the Southern white-controlled Democratic Party found alarming and unacceptable.
Between the Civil War's end and the 1890s, states around the country — but particularly in the South — passed laws restricting blacks from entering territories that would eventually become states and implemented laws that mandated hard, unpaid labor for those convicted of crimes that lawmakers believed more likely to be committed by black Americans. And in several Southern states, the most severe, lifetime restrictions on voting were created for the same crimes.
Newspapers published editorials opining about the threat to democracy posed by criminals and African Americans. Some even claimed that civilization itself was at risk. The arguments also often mixed a little Locke with a little Jim Crow, and they warned of the threat of black political domination if the policies were not passed.


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Incorporated in 1917 in NY - Founded by the late John Emory Andrus in 1917 to pursue a range of philanthropic purposes. John Andrus was born in 1841 in Pleasantville, New York, graduated from Wesleyan University and soon moved from teaching school to pursuing his talents as a an investor and a businessman. His primary business, the Arlington Chemical Company, manufactured and distributed typical medicines of the day, and his business interests included large land holdings as far away as Alaska. The son of a Methodist minister, Andrus was a lay leader of the Methodist Church. In his 60s, he was elected mayor of Yonkers, New York, and then served four terms in the U.S. Congress. A devoted family man, he founded the Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial in 1923, an orphanage that was a tribute to his beloved wife, an orphan herself, at the site of her adoptive family's farm in Westchester County New York. The orphanage was later joined in 1953 by an adjacent retirement home, the John E. Andrus Memorial. This completed Andrus' expressed wish that his legacy provide communities with "opportunity for youth and rest for old age." Family stewardship of the Foundation has been informed by Andrus' values: thrift, practicality, modesty, loyalty, excellence, and an appreciation for direct service to those in need. In 1989, the third and fourth generations of the Andrus family established Surdna Foundation programs in environment and community revitalization and decided to enlarge the professional staff to broaden the Foundation's effectiveness, and in 1994, programs in effective citizenry and the arts were added. Today, the foundation seeks to foster sustainable communities in the United States' communities guided by principles of social justice and distinguished by healthy environments, strong local economies, and thriving cultures.
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This game series is one of the most popular online games nowadays. This is very simple game. You will just guide the red ball in its expedition until it gets to the end of the level. Do not be over confident because it is not an easy journey. You will be facing a lot of obstacles on your way and you will encounter some troubles too on how to get through on the way. Aside from the colorful graphics, the storyline of each chapter will surely catch your interest.
In the sixth episode, Red Ball 6 is the continuance and the third and final tome of Red Ball 4. Red Ball 6 offers new enemies, new obstacles, new levels and new achievements. Your ultimate goal is to guide the ball to the end of every level. You also include in your goal on how to stop the Big Boss of the bad black squares from changing the world into a big black square.
Lead the ball as he goes through a scary factory where the red balls are being turned into red squares. Help him to save the world. You can go on by rolling and jumping your way through the different kinds of obstacles along your journey. Red Ball 6 has fifteen levels to complete. You will be encountering the big boss on the last level. That might be a hard battle but you must to defeat him to finish the game.
You can check the achievements you have already accomplished and what else to accomplish in the Achievements room. You can find that at the bottom of the level select menu. There are sixteen Achievements to complete. The most difficult and the most challenging achievement to accomplish is the Diamond Cup. You can accomplish it by completing all the fifteen achievements.
As you go on your expedition, don't forget to collect the stars along you way to get some perfect score. Do it carefully because there are too many obstacles and make sure not to get in touch with the black squares. But you can kill them by jumping on them. Make sure to keep your distance away from the lasers. Take an extra care in jumping between platforms, if you fall, you will surely die.


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CATS Task Force Meeting 6
Summary of CATS Task Force Meeting 6
October 29, 2008
Meeting 6 focused on proposed changes to the assessment of arts and humanities in the CATS along with yet more discussion on whether to include writing portfolios in the assessment program. There was also some discussion about the underlying standards for courses and the CATS assessment. The meeting opened with continued discussion of an elementary school pilot program to assess the arts and humanities more effectively. At present, this element in CATS is essentially just a vocabulary test, but the pilot attempted to get a more "authentic" assessment by examining such things as students' reactions after hearing a passage of music. Unfortunately, a review of the arts and humanities pilot discussions at meeting 3 does not provide much detail about how this program would function in areas other than music. Such detail, if provided at all, is only contained in written documents presented to the task force members that were not made available to the audience at meeting 3.
As of meeting 6, despite task force requests for a cost estimate to take the arts and humanities pilot statewide in all elementary schools and to craft upper grade pilots for middle and high schools, no-one was able to produce that fiscal information. Department of Education staff members did offer some examples of how the scoring from the arts and humanities pilots might impact overall school accountability indexes. Even under the extreme case scenarios, the score changes would be slight.
In the end, the task force more or less supported moving forward to expand the arts and humanities pilot for inclusion in CATS; however, late in the meeting discussions resurfaced on the issue of costs that left doubt about whether real consensus had been truly reached. In any event, no specific language was presented or adopted to forward to either the state board of education or the legislature concerning changes to arts and humanities assessments, and it was clear that a number of hurdles remained before this change could be implemented.
The group next continued discussions on whether to maintain the writing portfolios in the state's assessment and accountability program. As in all previous meetings, the task force members remained divided into two camps. Roger Marcum offered a proposal to keep the portfolios in the assessment but add another accountability layer with a review program that would look at the operation of each school's portfolio system each year. That proposal quickly drew fire as just adding more cost and burdens without dealing with the main issue. That main issue is whether or not portfolios, when included in assessment, detract from teachers' ability to effectively teach writing.
As in all past meetings, task force member Steve Steven's request to look at the National Assessment of Educational Progress writing results was ignored.
In the end, the group drew no closer to any decisions on the clearly contentious portfolios.
One new discussion in the meeting dealt with the state's basic education standards. It was reported by department of education staff that these are contained in two documents, the "Program of Studies," and the "Core Content for Assessment." The Program of Studies is an overall course description document which includes all items students should learn in each course, including some that cannot, or will not, be assessed. The Program of Studies is a separate document that lists what is "fair game" in the CATS assessments.
There was a great deal of discussion about short-comings in the current standards. For example, the charge that our math standards are a "mile wide and an inch deep" was brought out as one generally well-known example that major work is needed on at least this part of the Program of Studies and the Core Content.
It was also mentioned that due to such things as pressure from overseas, Kentucky cannot afford to wait until after 2014 to start dealing with revisions to the standards. Work needs to start now if we are not to short-change another generation of Kentucky students. A sense of urgency on revising the standards was expressed by many task force members. There was no call for an expression of consensus on this issue, however.
A small amount of time was devoted to some end of course exam pilot work being done in Algebra I & II, and Geometry. The pilots are just starting and generally have only been administered one time. Thus, full scoring standards setting has not been accomplished. In addition, funding may not be available in any event. There was no call for recommendations on the end of course exams.
Overall, with only one scheduled meeting remaining, the task force has not even touched the majority of items that were listed on early agendas for possible discussion, and there has been only a very little, rather tentative agreement, on any recommendations.


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This skill, Chain Lightning, is property of Ishimura Elite.
Chain Lightning is a special skill available to only highly skilled and trained players of Sword Art Online. It is unique in that it changes depending on the character and their play style.
The exact nature of Chain Lightning is player determinant, however it is always lightning elemented, and will affect multiple enemies with lightning arcing from one enemy to the next. The effects Chain Lightning has on enemies can be from stuns to debuffs to outright damage, and the nature of the arcing effect can vary greatly depending on the player.
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Ishi - Ishi's Chain Lightning is among the most powerful. It is used from Gilgamesh, which from the start increases its power, and requires physical contact, or close enough to it. Ishi's Chain Lightning is meant to deal extreme damage to multiple enemies instantly. The arcing effect is instantaneous among a crowd of enemies, appearing as one bright blue lightning bolt strung between each enemy that quickly disappears. However, the damage this does in such a short time is incredibly high, being able to instantly destroy most enemies, while higher level enemies and bosses that can survive it will most likely be stunned for a while by the powerful and impacting shock. Ishi is able to control which enemies to hit among a crowd, adding precision to this already powerful skill, and is able to adjust the power of the attack to lower or heighten damage dealt. At higher levels of power it can be used at range.
If used at maximum power, this attack will backlash on Ishi, causing considerable damage to himself, but dealing innumerable amounts of damage to his target, enough to almost assuredly destroy any target, even levels above him.


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Amber Cove
What we will see
What we will do
What you need to know
We will spend an unforgettable day at Ocean World, where we will have direct contact with dolphins in the water, stroking them and playing with them! We will end the day with a choice of relaxing or entertaining activities.
What we will see
- Ocean World
- Dolphin encounter
- Stroking and playing with the dolphins, plus a lovely kiss
- Relaxing on the beach and snorkelling in the lagoon
- Animal shows
- Walk through the rain forest
What we will do
- We will leave the port and travel to Ocean World, the biggest water adventure park in the Caribbean, where we will enjoy some exciting experiences of the marine world.
- We will head to the dolphinarium within the large complex, where we will prepare to experience the incredible thrill of direct contact with the dolphins, which will amaze us with their intelligence and playfulness.
- After a short introduction to find out more about the dolphins and the important rules for our safety, we will enter the water up to our waists and interact with the dolphins for 30 unforgettable minutes.
- The water is shallow so it doesn't matter if you can't swim. Before we know it, we will be making friends with the dolphins who will entertain us, play with us and even let us stroke them.
- We will grab onto the fins of our sweet, cheerful friends, we will feed them by hand and we will get an amazing kiss from them to seal our friendship.
- The surprises don't end there: there are so many options available at Ocean World! We can have fun snorkelling in the lagoon, discovering brightly coloured fish and the incredible underwater flora; or we can enjoy a dip in the pool or relax on the beach on the sun loungers reserved for us.
- We can watch various animal shows including sea lions and sharks, not to mention our old friends the dolphins.
- We will also seize the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant walk through the rain forest, where we will encounter macaques, toucans and lovebird parrots with their colourful feathers.
What you need to know
- This excursion does not include a guide.
- The price of the excursion includes return transfers and entry to the park.


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Vegan Choco-Raspberry Truffles
Who likes truffles? I know I do, especially when they're vegan and healthy. I'm not going to ramble any longer. I'm just going to give you the recipe. You're welcome!
2 cups of pitted dates
1 cup of fresh raspberries
3/4 cups of oats
cocoa powder
shredded coconut
Soak your dates in boiling water for about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
While you're waiting for your dates to soften, prepare two bowls - in one bowl mix about 3 TBS of cocoa powder with 3 TBS of cinnamon and in the other bowl put the shredded coconut.
Blend the dates, raspberries, and oats in a blender. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
Form little balls.
Roll half of the balls in cocoa/cinnamon and the other half in coconut.
Leave it to set overnight in the fridge.
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Here is a link for today's Koksijge World Cup Cyclocross race! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wREBkI4v-NE .
Views: 118
Thanks Peter. In case anyone misses the live feed Sportsnet One will be broadcasting the women's race on Monday morning (Sunday evening) from 1 to 2 a.m., followed by the men's race from 2 to 4 a.m.
Actually if you click on the live link I posted earlier you can watch either the men's or women's race at your leisure.
The women's race starts at about the 22:00 minute mark, and the men's race starts at about 1:52:00.


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Sludge tank corrosion at England plant reduced with cold-plate bonding technology
Cold-plate bonding technology was used to eliminate through-wall corrosion in a sludge buffer tank at an England sewage treatment site.
Dec. 27, 2013 -- Cold-plate bonding technology was recently selected to eliminate through-wall corrosion in a sludge buffer tank at a major sewage treatment site located in England.
The facility, an affiliate of Wessex Water, a water supply and sewerage utility company serving an area of Southwest England, employed the help of Belzona, a polymeric repair composites and coatings manufacturer, to address the corrosion problem occurring at the vapor interface level, which limited the client to only operate the buffer tank at a reduced capacity of 65 percent.
Wessex Water uses anaerobic digestion to process sewage sludge. As such, the buffer tank, fabricated from glass fused to steel (GFS), consists of bacteria that help break down organic material in sludge. This process, however, produces a mix of methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide -- all of which contribute to the corrosion of the structure.
Accordingly, water treatment tanks are highly susceptible to corrosion due to handling aggressive chemicals on a daily basis. In the presence of moisture in the presence of vapor, the biological conversion of hydrogen sulfide gas to sulfuric acid can occur. Hydrogen sulfide gas can directly attack metals such as copper, iron and steel; this leads to metal losses where through-wall defects can develop.
|The sludge buffer tank before and after the repair (Photo credit: Belzona)
The repair was completed by a team of two from Belzona Technosol, Belzona's application division, in September, 2013. Steel plates were prefabricated to cover the leak areas, and the surface was prepared by hand abrasion to ensure good mechanical adhesion. Belzona surface-tolerant epoxies and repair plates pre-coated with Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier) and wetted with Belzona 1831 (Super UW-Metal) were also selected to ensure full contact and excellent adhesion.
Tank maintenance can present multiple challenges where the shutdown of operations is expensive and the handling of live or hot equipment is risky. These issues prompted the implementation of Belzona's application, which took less than two days to complete with minimal disruption to activity and was accomplished without hot work or the use of mechanical equipment.
Cold-bonding technology was first introduced to tackle health and safety issues presented by welding, given that application and cure occur at ambient temperatures. Additionally, businesses now require minimal operation disruption and expedient completion from most maintenance work.
About Wessex Water
Wessex Water is a regional water and sewage treatment business serving an area of Southwest England, covering 10,000 square kilometres including Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, most of Wiltshire, and parts of Gloucestershire and Hampshire. The treatment site deals with various types of domestic and industrial effluent, which is treated at the sewage treatment works before being safely returned to the environment. For more information, visit www.wessexwater.co.uk.
About Belzona
Belzona is a product manufacturer that provides a complete supply and apply package through its Global Distribution Network. This network was created to provide clients with direct access to the company's products, specialist application and inspection/supervision and training services. It is Belzona's mission to meet specialist repair and maintenance needs in its target industries and markets worldwide. For more information, visit www.belzona.com.


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Although juxtaposed sand-scape backdrops {ie- beach, desert, lake scenes} for Fall editorials have seem to become a dime a dozen these days {but really, is there any disposition in wearing fur on a beach in October if everyone is doing it anyway?}, I am however transfixed with the bottoms in this spread- hence my renaming this editorial to Bottoms Up {look ma, no hands! I'm a creative director now!}.
Being a texture person, these outfits are tickling me pink- from tweed and embellished to corduroy, leather, and velvet, everyone is here to play, and I dig it. Point blank for why I love Fall fashion- it allows for more sophisticated textiles in cooler temperatures.
Publication: Elle France
Issue: #3483 October 2012
Title: Peace & Chic
Model: Edie Campbell
Photography: David Vasiljevic
Styling: Anne-Marie Brouillet
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a reimagined version of dior's pure poison campaign,
using light painting to emulate the sights and senses experienced when one is dying or poisoned,
an extension of the original campaign's 'poison apple' approach.
a communication of the exuberant freshness of evian's perrier through fluid light trails.
using light painting and focus alteration, in camera,
karl lagerfeld's sun moon stars is reintroduced through
imagery reminiscent of nebulae and wormholes.
in camera light painting is used to portray the burst of flavor and energy from wrigley's 5 gum.
inspired by genetically modified plants to become bioluminescent via jellyfish genes,
gucci's flora fragrance becomes a bright beacon of light using the
fluorescent colors of the deep sea creatures.


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Nintendo DS
The Gameboy for the modern age, the Nintendo DS is exactly as innovative as you might expect from Nintendo with dual colour screens, touch screen, Wifi, and lots of interesting and exciting games. When Guitar Hero came to the DS it cemented it as the only choice of portable gaming device round here.
With the advent of the DSi the DS has come down in price a lot and you can now find some very cheap deals on one of the best handheld gaming devices in the world!
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The first Sunday of the season of Ordinary Time, Trinity Sunday celebrates the mystery and unity of our God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who has acted decisively and miraculously throughout time and space.
Sunday worship at All Saints East Dallas is relaxed yet formal, deeply rooted in the Scripture and Sacraments, and suffused by the power of the Spirit.
The prayer book liturgy is punctuated by sung praises led by the worship band. Holy Communion is celebrated each week.
Little Saints Nursery Care is available for children birth up to age 5. Children ages 5 through 5th grade are invited to worship with their families until the Lessons where they are dismissed for their own age-appropriate Christian formation.
Come and live in God's presence in order to live out His love.


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What's New, What's Next: 2018
Join KGBL and the New York Design Center for the 10th annual What's New, What's Next, a showcase of new ideas, design, materials, and products.
The most anticipated interior design event of the season boasts presentations, book signings and cocktail parties with the industry's top editors, designers, taste-makers.
Thursday, September 13
200 Lexington Avenue
The Influences of Fashion on Interior Design
Please join us for a lively discussion with Emily Summers, Peter Som and Christine Gachot on the influences of historical and contemporary fashion on interior and furniture design moderated by Analisse Taft.
Presented by KGBL and Timothy Brown Studio
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Fayette student is arrested after loaded gun is found behind school district offices
A Fayette County public schools student was arrested Thursday afternoon after a loaded gun was found in a backpack in a recycling bin behind the school district's central offices on East Main Street.
The incident occurred about 1:30 p.m., Superintendent Tom Shelton said.
According to Shelton, district officials had heard a rumor that a student might have brought a gun to school. But they noticed nothing until a workman happened to open the bin and see the backpack containing the gun, he said.
Shelton said administrators investigated with help from district security personnel and approached the student after receiving a tip. After initial denial, the student acknowledged that the weapon was his, the superintendent said.
Fayette schools officials said the student was charged with possessing a weapon on school campus. He will face punishment through the juvenile justice system; also, administrative consequences from the school district could include expulsion from school.
The schools' central office building mainly houses administrative officials and staffers, but two alternative programs for students with behavior or discipline issues also operate there. The programs serve about 50 middle- and high-school age children.
Letters explaining Thursday's incident were sent to families of students enrolled in the two programs, the school district said. Shelton said officials don't think the gun was ever taken inside the building.
Shelton said it was unclear whether the student intended to leave the gun in the recycling bin or retrieve it later.


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Thirty days of going vegan is in the books and I have to say this one was a bit more difficult than keto for me as it took me out of my comfort zone. This Vegan 30 day challenge certainly surprised me in several ways and at the end of the day, I think it is a reasonable diet to follow as long as it's planned adequately.
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Eleven pieces from my East of the Sun, West of the Moon and Codex Natura projects will be on display at Carver Hill Gallery in Rockland starting this Friday, with an opening reception from 5-8 pm. The opening for the exhibition is First Friday in Rockland so there will be all kinds of great shows to see - I hope to see you there!
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Dissolve the baking soda in the carbonated water. Mix the eggs, yoghurt, baking soda and sugar. Begin adding the flour and stirring. Add flour until you get a slightly runny batter.
In a heated pan, add some oil and a ladle of the mixture. You need to form a thick pancake. Cook the pancakes on both sides.
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Adidas Originals footwear purpose to unite & contact diverse pockets of fashionable culture world wide. Extra than just an urban expression, adidas Originals rolls in excessive-style circuits too; from stylish exercise collections involving Stella McCartney's intriguing sophistication, to the numerous kinds fashioning the adidas Porsche Design Sport collections, the Trefoil brand has one thing for everyone.
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Often wear a 9.5 in flats and tennis shoes however once I obtained them, returned and exchanged for a 9. They match higher but still felt huge. Advocating that concept is a roster of bigger-than-life celebrities and musicians, from Rita Ora and Missy Elliot to Kanye West, whereas off-duty soccer heroes like Mesut Ozil and David Beckham all swear by the styles of the Trefoil logo.
Like a lot of its designs, the sneaker took cues from the brand's archive , specifically a midsole webbing that first appeared on running shoes in the Nineteen Seventies. Sporty adidas Originals males's shoes combine vintage touches from the Adidas archives with city trends of excessive tongues, chunky rubber soles and vivid color mixes, giving designs that are excessive-performance on and off the monitor.
Adidas Originals has taken those traditional adidas silhouettes and created new and artistic variations of the identical adidas shoes and adidas clothes athletes have worn through time. We even supply Holiday Present Guides to assist decide the best adidas men's footwear for the season or occasion. Check out the Adidas Originals on-line assortment and you will see that it laborious to regulate your self from procuring.
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Cooperation Humboldt helps to build a solidarity economy on California's North Coast. We support existing cooperative efforts and create new solutions where needed.
A solidarity economy empowers us to meet our needs in harmony with nature, without exploiting anyone. It puts people and planet over profit by prioritizing collaboration over competition and cooperation over domination.
Cooperation Humboldt is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Who We Are?
Always building something amazing.
We are a full-service development company specialized in lifestyle/select service hospitality projects in the United States Sun Belt, that are financed, in part, through the EB-5 Visa program and equity investments.Epelboim Development Group is a top developer for hospitality projects of world renowned brands such as IHG and Hilton. The firm was founded in 2015 by Noel Epelboim, a recognized civil engineer with a successful trajectory dating back to 1986 when he started as a high-end residential condo developer in his native country, Venezuela. Epelboim later moved to South Florida where, since 2001, has been involved in the development of a variety of real estate projects including condo, retail and office buildings. More recently as CEO-President of Epelboim Development Group has focused on the development of hotels in the United States Sun Belt and has gained a respected position and name within the industry.
Real estate developer | 30+ years of experience | Successful track record
Mission & Vision
To be a real estate developer known for creating outstanding projects, in the lifestyle/select service hospitality industry that enhance the communities they are built in, provide jobs and maximize the profitability of our investors. We offer solid and trustworthy investment projects as well as the opportunity for foreigners to apply for a Green Card through the EB-5 Visa program.
To become a top performance real estate development company, providing excellence in all our completed developments, maintain the trust of our employees and preserve the loyalty of our investors and partners. Epelboim Development Group will uphold its position as an iconic model for EB-5 Visa investment program in the United States Sun Belt.


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Costa Rican Health Supplements & Products
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Photo Projects: Ideas and Famous Projects
Creative Photo Projects
Not too long ago, I became intensely interested in photography. I started writing for HubPages and really wanted to create stunning photographs for my articles and hubs.
My background in art has really helped, but I also have been studying about the world of photography for about seven or eight months.
To that end, I have discovered the value of photo projects.
What is a photo project?
It's a way to focus on something in your photography to help you get better at a skill.
For example, during the month of December 2012, I am focusing on a Christmas Photo Project. I am focusing on nighttime photography, use of light, and Christmas colors used in different ways.
Why Do a Photo Project?
- A photo project can provide motivation.This is especially true if you're part of a photographer's community.
The idea that you have subject matter to explore rather than just taking the same kinds of photos over and over is a great way to break out of a photographic rut.
- Photo projects can be a source of creativity. I once did a Christmas photo project, for example, I wanted to look at Christmas lights and colors in ways that I never thought of before.
I'm anxious to see how the project will play out as I experiment with things like bokeh and macro photography with regard to the Christmas theme.
- Photo projects challenge you to become a better photographer.
Again, with my own project, I'm taking a lot of notes on my use of aperture, shutter speeds and ISO settings. I'm noticing patterns and settings that help me to take better shots every time.
- Photo projects can lead to other things.
Now that I'm doing Christmas photography, I already have other ideas of things I want to try.I love shiny things and when I've taken pictures of ornaments, I am now thinking what fun it would be to try a "shiny items" photo project.
A Few Remarkable Photo Projects
I mentioned how photo projects can lead to other things. A few come to mind that have really become well-known and incredibly moving:
World's Best Father
The first one is about a father who, when his little girl was born, embarked on a photo project to document life with his little girl. It's the World's Best Father series, where the images feature the father, Dave, doing rather precarious scenes with his daughter, Alice Bee.
In reality, he often photographs her separately and then works with Photoshop to manipulate the images into wonderful parodies of his life with his little girl.
His work is spreading like wildfire and his little girl will one day have an incredible scrapbook with pictures of herself with her father. The one thing common to every photo? A mug that says, "World's Best Father."
Humans of New York (HONY)
Another project that is incredibly inspirational is called Humans of New York.
When the project started, 28 year-old Brandon was out of work. He had been a trader in Chicago and lost his job.
He went to New York and looking at all the people, he decided to embark on a "census-like" adventure. He wanted to photograph 10,000 New Yorkers and plot them on a map.
Somewhere along the way, the project began to take on a life of its own. He's garnered a huge following for his photos of people from all walks of life and recently held a fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Sandy through the project.
His story is an inspirational one.
Have You Ever Done a Photo Project?
The Fearless Project
Still, there are other projects that give more inspiration:
The Fearless Project is done by photographer Jeff Sheng.
This was a long photo project, spanning nearly 10 years. His goal was to photograph gay and lesbian athletes in high school and college who were "out" in their communities.
He wanted to help people understand and lessen homophobia, especially in sports. He himself was a closeted athlete in high school.
He began to speak across the country at high schools and colleges about his project and experiences. His project has gained international acclaim and his work is top-notch.
The Olympic City
The Olympic City is another fantastic photo project that documents what happens after a city has hosted the Olympics.
Host cities spend a lot of money to be in the international spotlight, but the project's goal was to see the after-the-fact impact.
Surprisingly, some cities turn these places into prisons, shopping centers, and other interesting post-Olympic centers of commerce. Others have enhanced their offerings of athletic splendor.
Though these are large and wildly successful photo projects, all started with an idea and all started out small.
What's Your Favorite Idea for a Photo Project?
Photo Project Ideas
Where do you get ideas?
A quick search on the web will yield lots of results for photo projects and challenges. You can focus on colors, taking one photo per day or week, or letters of the alphabet.
It's more fun, however, to stretch your imagination. My Christmas Photo Project is just a small one; it's also one of my first projects.
I got the idea after realizing that I would be with family over the Thanksgiving holiday and my mother, in particular, loves doing Christmas-related things over that weekend.
Knowing I would be surrounded by bright lights and red and green, I decided to focus my efforts, at least initially, on those photos I captured.
The sky is the limit and I personally will do bigger and bigger projects. I also look forward to documenting the process.
The goldmine of ideas would be the website KickStarter. It's a fundraising site, but you can search for different genres of projects.
If you click on "photography," you'll immediately find hundreds of wonderful projects both ongoing and finished with which to find lots of inspiration. T
he same goes for regular art projects, but other categories include Fashion, Design, Technology, Theater and many more.
© 2012 Cynthia Calhoun
Cyndi - SO glad I found this hub; it has completely inspired me to do a photo project. I am soon to start blogging about my family history but do not want it to just be a family tree with people's names and lots of text. I want to illustrate it with black and white photos and feature the places my ancestors lived (mainly my hometown). I want to do a sort of now and then theme so I will use GIMP to edit a lot of the stuff but your hub has really got me thinking about it a lot more. I already have a lot of photos of my ancestors from 20th century and would like to 'graft' them onto authentic backgrounds if I can figure it all out - I can see my hub writing coming to a shuddering halt soon.....great hub, shared etc, brill :o)
This is a really inspiring hub. I have been playing with my camera, trying to learn how to do different things. (Thank goodness for digital cameras). Maybe one day I'll do a project too. Voted up and interesting.
Nice! I love the World's Best Father project. I'm sure that photo of the two ballerinas makes a lot of people go "awwwwww." The other photo projects you mentioned are very interesting as well. Thanks so much for this lovely and inspiring hub :)
Cyndi, your photography is so professional looking - really! Your talent is really show ing here. Love the Christmas tree black and white effect. Inspiring!
Wonderful hub. Documenting our lives with photos is so important. I love the stories you shared here. Good luck with your current photo project.
You have a wonderful eye Cyndi--I would love to see a B&W series--maybe a more urban one--I don't know--just loving your work! sharing this!
YOu know- I am watching you take all these awesome photos and doing the photo editing aspect and I keep thinking to myself... I really want to do a photography project. I love taking pictures but I always seem to be overwhelmed with time management having three kids underfoot. Therefore, my writing followed by chores takes most of my attention. I really do need to get back to my photography though! :) thanks for the encouragement!
You know how I've become interested (that's an understatement) in photography the past year, too. I really enjoyed this article. Photo challenges have been a huge asset for my skills and know that they are for others, too.
Seriously, never thought of photos so much as after reading your blogs and hubs, Cyndi.
You are helping me develop a new angle of interest within me. I have to think of what I would like to see clicked...maybe the expressions of people since, this wide world is full of us and whatever culture we come from...the basics are instilled in us...so gotta study and find out ;)
I think this is a unique gift idea and there's still time to implement this for Christmas. Voting this Up and Useful.
This was an exciting read for me as I aim to take photos for the first time in my rather long life! Voted up, awesome and interesting. I think this idea of centering on certain projects at a time, would work for me, I must get down to it soon, soon. I badly need to update here! Imagine, I've never used a camera! All these articles on Hubpages have been a great help to me and will cotinue to do so. Thank you, I am an avid reader of your Hubs!
Howdy Cyndi (cclitgirl) - A fine article with great photos. It really takes an artist to do like this...
Gus :-)))
I love Kickstarter; some day I'm going to use them for a project.
Great ideas lil' Sis! Now all I need is twelve more hours each day. :)
Huge fan of your photos and especially your Christmas photo project. So I loved reading your article that was born out of this idea. The World's Best Father Series sounds truly inspiring to me and am going to look more at that since you shared!!


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Torture claims weaken Maliki
BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities Thursday announced that an Iraq election recount demanded by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki would take up to two weeks. Meanwhile, recent allegations of torture on al-Maliki's watch have given his political enemies new fodder and could further weaken his ability to head a coalition government.
A Human Rights Watch investigation, published April 27, into prisoners held illegally at a base run by a security office under al-Maliki's command found systematic torture by interrogators and incidents of rape at the undeclared facility. Human Rights Watch had conducted interviews with dozens of prisoners the previous day and concluded that they were tortured in an effort to extract confessions.
Afghan lawmaker says soldiers killed relative
KABUL, Afghanistan — A member of the Afghan parliament said U.S. soldiers raided her home and killed a relative early Thursday morning, the latest controversial allegation of civilian casualties in Afghanistan.
The confrontation at the home of lawmaker Safiya Sidiqi set off an angry protest in the Surkh Rod district of eastern Afghanistan, with residents blocking the highway to Kabul for hours and shouting "death to America."
In a statement, NATO officials said a patrol with international and Afghan troops killed "one armed individual," while chasing a Taliban facilitator in the district. They said they tried to get him to lower his gun with hand signals and commands through a translator.


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Cauliflower Rice
This is deliciously healthy and versatile way to use cauliflower. It takes only 5 minutes to whizz up, can be eaten raw or lightly sautéd, and can replace rice or couscous in any dish. Cauliflower rice makes a great gluten-free option; and even the kids will love it and not even notice they're actually eating a vegetable.
Serves 6-8
1 medium-sized cauliflower
2 tbsp olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
NZ sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup NZ macadamia nuts, roasted and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1. Cut the cauliflower into small florets, trimming out and discarding the hard inner core.
2. Working in 2-3 batches, pulse the florets in a food processor until broken down into small grain-sized granules. Take care not to over process or you will end up with mush. Re-process any large pieces that don't break up first time around.
3. Transfer the processed cauliflower to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and toss well. Serve scattered with nuts, parsley and lemon zest.
Note: Cauliflower rice can be eaten raw, tossed like a grain into a salad or cold side dish. Alternatively, cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like. To do this, heat a little olive oil or butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Stir in the cauliflower rice and sprinkle with a little salt. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until as tender as you like it to be.


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Valuation of Crypto Currencies
As the total market presence of cryptocurrency increases far and beyond a trillion mark, the majority have seen the gains from it, while the rest are still mulling on the idea to invest for short term or wait for a longer time to exit out. The tremendous growth of the cryptocurrency as short as within 60 days with more than 300 percent growth is something phenomenal, yet seems to be far from reality. It is not only one particular currency that has gained, smaller crypto coins that have had a fair share in the profit-making spree, but diversity in the gains is also how the market has pictured the growth and pricing of cryptocurrencies.
The biggest challenge in the crypto world is the irrational pricing that has always made it very elusive and as we, read here there is a set of experts awaiting the bubble to burst any moment.
- interbank settlements that have created a lot of interest among traders, are still awaiting it to be fully functional as this will bring in a better valuation of the cryptocurrency and make more regulated
- applying the cryptography in technology is again a new dimension that will add more innovative and secure database for the investors to look for
- investing in newer technology like blockchain during this nascent stage will be another benefit for investors, who are looking for safer avenues within the crypto world to function and see good profits
- the nonphysical approach for a currency to function in the mainstream is extremely challenging, and with the near money like crypto coins are still valueless when compared to the reserve of gold globally
- buying cryptocurrency, to learn and transact about it is the best way to understand how it will position itself in the current market situation, the reviews could be useful to a great extent, but understanding the entire picture is only possible by trading using the numerous platforms of trade available in the internet
The two things that made the crypto world more interesting is the non-physicality of the digital assets and the technology that enabled to use only cloud space to store, record and transfer transactions safely without any hassles. The blockchain technology is getting the due focus for its tremendous scope in interbank settlements, revolutionizing the ICO and crowdfunding purposes, making international remittances faster and simpler.


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Entering the Mostar Gimnazija in 2006, our school building was still partly in ruin from a war that had ended only a decade before. Now, after more than twenty years of peace, UWC Mostar stands as a bright model for post-conflict education and reconciliation. Though national divisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina persist — we are still the only school in the country where Bosniak, Croat, and Serb youth live and go to school together — the college has affirmatively grounded itself in our community. And with nearly 200 students from 60 countries, staff from 10 countries, and with 608 alumni all around the world, the global family of UWC Mostar grows year by year.
We learn in Mostar through late night talks in rooms, on walks from residence to school, sharing coffee with refugees in service activities, collecting oral histories for Balkan Studies projects, in buses traveling around the region for project weeks and, of course, through inspiring classes that aim to reimagine our relationships with facts and ideas that shape these worlds outside the classroom. While the International Baccalaureate forms the foundation for academics, any UWC Mostar student will tell you that the intellectual and emotional growth you undergo here cannot be contained by the IB. We are committed to the fact that learning takes place in the everyday.
At UWC Mostar, the city is our campus, and our campus is the city. Unique amongst UWCs, our students and staff live all around the city of Mostar. We share our main school building with the Mostar Gimnazija, one of the best secondary schools in the country. Our cultural performances are held in a city youth center. Teachers and students meet in local coffee shops to discuss academics and plan the community festivals we host for the community. Weekends at the Croatian seaside or music at the Sarajevo Jazz Festival are a short bus ride away. Integration and engagement are essential practices, core to our daily existence.
Appointment of the new Acting Head at UWC Mostar
UWC Mostar is pleased to announce that Dženan Hakalović, Head of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at UWC Mostar has accepted appointment as Acting Head of the United World College in Mostar (UWC Mostar) with effect from 12th of March 2019. Dženan Hakalović graduated from the University of Sarajevo with a degree in History in 2006. He has been employed at UWC Mostar since 2007 teaching History, Peace and Conflict Studies, Global Politics and Theory of Knowledge. He held the position of the Curriculum Coordinator (Head of Academics) from 2011 to 2014 and Head of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences from 2013 to 2019. Dženan participated in a number of educational projects including PACE in 2007, International Summer School on Peace and Conflict Resolution in 2011, Pestalozzi program 2013-2014 and EIHR Education Summit in 2015. He runs workshops for History teachers and is an IB DP examiner for History since 2015. He is married and has two children. Dženan assumed the role of the UWC Mostar Head, while a search is underway for a successor to Mr Mark Feltham, former UWC Mostar Headteacher, who has left the College due to medical reasons. UWC Mostar staff and students wish Mark a restful and speedy recovery in the months ahead, and the very best for the future.


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trying a new style of denim
If you are old enough, you might remember when skinny jeans burst onto the high street, seemingly from nowhere, in the early 2000s (in Wellington, at least). I remember it clearly because I was working in a large chain store, and when the first super skinny jeans hit the market all of my buddies selling tops for $19.95 and I were confused and horrified. The proportions just looked so weird – your feet looked strangely huge, and the extremely narrow cut meant that you looked a little bit tapered, like a carrot. Also, the literal trauma of putting on a pair of skinny jeans – I once had a pair so tight that they bruised my hip bones. After spending my teen years in wide leg jeans and Dickies, I was not ready for the skinny jean trend.
Eventually though, skinny jeans became de rigeur (see also: pointy shoes, which I hated and now wear almost exclusively for work). In the last few years we've discovered boyfriend/girlfriend cuts, then the waist line has risen and hems have been cropped, which I have loved, and then we saw the hybrid of those two things in the "mom jean". At the same time, culottes and gaucho pants have become chic, and wide legged pants are now poised to be everywhere. It was only a matter of time until the denim trends and the pants trends merged, giving us kick flares.
I am not opposed to a pair of cropped pants, which is strange because I am really opposed to three-quarter pants that look like they were purchased at Postie Plus circa 2005. I think the key for me is to avoid a fitted leg, so you don't end up looking like an understudy in a local production of Grease. In Wellington, where the weather is never ultra hot, culottes and these cropped styles are perfect spring and summer options. This particular pair also have another couple of features I love: the super light wash feels summery, and the sailor style button fastening is super comfy and just a good time. Who doesn't want to look like a sailor wearing the pants he was marooned in 6 months ago???
This style is not one that is limited to short girls with a shocking lack of muscle tone – you too, can wear a cropped, slightly wide leg style. The key is to balance the proportions on the bottom. This pair are a little big on me, so I used one of my five favourite looks for these photos and went boxy on top to balance out the proportions. If you are curvier, you won't need to create an artificial block with a top like this, and you can go straight to a look that I think looks particularly modern – a plain top, tucked in, with a pair of statement earrings and some bad ass sunglasses.
I've since taken the jeans in to be nipped in at the waist, so I can wear it with a fresh white tshirt for that breezier look. I'm tempted to give it a whirl with a striped tshirt, for full on naval vibes, and it will be awesome with a skinny knit if the temperature drops again between now and December (which it almost certainly will!). Regardless, this top is a perfect match to the shape of these trousers, and a particular favourite of mine due to the open back feature and textured fabric.
Because of my well-documented shortness, these pants are definitely longer on me than they were likely intended to be by the designer. Luckily, I've recently gotten fully to a place of "I do what I want" vis a vis my weekend footwear options. It always felt like too much to wear dressy shoes, or shoes with a heel, on the weekend but the huge number of block heel options now available, as well as the revival of slingbacks, means that it's possible to wear something other than plain black flats or white Converse sneakers. I get that sneakers are super comfortable – my Rita Ora Adidas are great times – but I'm surely not alone in tiring of the "off duty" uniform involving black or white sneakers?
The other week I walked past two girls having brunch together and they looked identical – I'm just finding this weird. Let's branch out into some new options! And in particular, let's wear shoes with a little bit of a lift to make these fun jeans look a bit more polished. If I was wearing my (admittedly grubby) Converse with these pants, I would look like a boy who outgrew his trousers, Depression-era/dust bowl style. I've recently cut my hair back to its natural state of a pixie cut, I own (and wear!) casual clothes made for 14 year old boys, and I don't need to reinforce this boyishness thing any more than I already have! Right now, I'm day dreaming about these lovelies from Merchant 1948 (and waiting patiently for my hotpoints vouchers to arrive so I can snap them up). If you're not into a 2-3 inch heel for weekend wear, you can still dress up a pair of nonsense pants like these with flat slingbacks, or the very popular slide style. I recently ordered these, and I can't wait to wear them excessively this summer with white denim shorts, my taupe linen culottes, and of course with a range of breezy summer dresses. Just as comfy as jandals, I promise!
Jeans are from a store in Wellington called Chili, on Cuba Mall - I've bought a couple of things from here now, and love the eclectic range and great service. Shoes are from a Clarks collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum, bought at Hannahs - there are a couple of current shoe options linked above. And the top is super old Cooper (sorry, once again for my unavailable outfits!). My sunglasses are from Sunglass Style and have a blue reflective lens, sadly lost in photography.


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May 24, 2018
The Heritage Hills Softball team claimed the IHSAA Sectional title with a dramatic 7-6 win over Evansville Memorial. The Patriots erupted for 3 runs in the top of the 7th inning to cap the comeback. Next up is the IHSAA Region vs. Jasper on Tuesday, May 29th. Heritage Hills will play Jasper with the winner advancing to Semi State.