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A while back, I posted a recipe for a homemade astringent. Now, several months later, I can tell you that I have found another handy use for the stuff. Johnson & Johnson makes a hurt-free antiseptic for wound cleansing, which we have used in the past quite successfully. I have discovered that my homemade astringent also works quite well as a hurt-free antiseptic for cleaning small wounds, cuts, and scrapes. It doesn't sting like peroxide or rubbing alcohol does.
It is really quite simple to make. Take a bottle of witch hazel, add 25 drops of tea tree oil and shake. Shake well before each use. I have used this with my children, and it effectively cleans their scraped knees and minor owies quite well, all without the added pain of standard antiseptics.
For a little bit of information on how this works, witch hazel has both antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The tea tree oil also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, but in addition is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. As you can see, using this concoction has the ability to thoroughly clean a wound without the additional pain. And really, it's not that expensive at all to make.
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Man Booker Woman!
Well now, there's a turn-up for the Booker! Congratulations to Anne Enright on her well-deserved win. Genuine surprise and joy is infectious and there's definitely a spring in the step round here this bright, clear autumn day.
You can view Enright's post-awards BBC interview here.
Much discussion, online and elsewhere, about the perceived merits or otherwise of the judges' decision. Quite a few fans of Nicola Barker's Darkmans seem particularly disappointed. However, I guess that's the nature of these competitions.
There's a somewhat churlish article over on the Guardian Arts blog, whose writer isn't a fan of the winner. And much of the criticism seems to be aimed at the 'familiar' nature of the subject matter. My own take is that it can be seen as all the braver to head back upstream into familiar territory (well-travelled for good reason) in order to attempt to prise core truths from abeyant material by.....wait for it....the writing?
You might also enjoy a short interview from before the announcement by Sinead Gleeson with Enright over on her Sigla blog.
I'm delighted by the judges' choice. I hope many, many more people read The Gathering as a result and increase their enjoyment of, and appetite for, fine writing.
Anyways, Well done Anne.
In the words of the poet "G'wan ye good thing!".
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I completely stopped playing PvP with the exception of Iron Banner and the weekly reset package. But after the update, I'm excited to play the crucible again. I get that people are upset that they lost the ability to freely use special, but from what we've seen from the matador meta, "freely" is often exchanged with "constantly." Special should be used for niche situations that require it. You might not have special ammo to shut down a roaming super always but that's ok. Super's are supposed to be powerful. Primary's are supposed to be the main source of gunfights, however weaker that they are. They SHOULDN'T be buffed very much because that would increase the Time to Kill and would turn the game into more of a twitch shooter.
Ultimately this is an opinion piece and the community can reason about the changes one way or the other. But I thought I'd let Bungie know that not everything they do is a mistake. To some it might feel that way but the vocal angry few does not represent the majority of the community, nor does this subreddit represent the 99%.
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Welcome back to the CSFF Blog Tour featuring Numb by John W. Otte! Monday, I shared my thoughts on the story and where to find the book in cyberspace. Today, I have the privilege of welcoming said author to my blog. And look! Another Minnesotan!
Welcome John W. Otte!
Please tell us a little about yourself. Favorite hobbies and foods. Do you have any pets? What's your favorite form of caffeine?
Well, I lead a little bit of a double life. In my "real life," I'm a Lutheran pastor in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which I realize is a meaningless name to non-Lutherans, but there you go. I've been married for about twelve years now, and we have two sons who are absolutely the joys of our life.
Favorite hobbies? Huh… Well, I'd have to say videogames are my favorite hobby right now. I love to play videogames on my PC—I'm not a big console fan—and I've really been getting into indie games right now. It absolutely blows me away what some people are capable of putting together all on their own. I also love reading, which is kind of why I got into writing in the first place.
As far as favorite foods go, I can't find a better meal than a good steak dinner, unless it's steak wrapped in bacon. Best. Invention. Ever.
We do not have any pets as of yet, although my oldest is really eager to get something. His top pick right now would be a dog, although fish and birds have been brought up every now and then.
And my favorite form of caffeine is Coke. The day I stop drinking Coke is the day their stock is going to tumble in value.
On your website, you mentioned that board games are one of your passions. What is your favorite?
Do I have to pick just one? Okay… If I had to pick my absolute favorite board game, I'd have to say Colosseum. It's unfortunately out of print, but it's a really fun game that requires a ton of strategic thinking. But I'm also really fond of games like Dominion, Ticket to Ride, as well as a new one that recently came out called Nothing Personal. That one is a blast. It's a mafia management game. If you get the right people playing it, it can be a lot of fun. Oh! And Munchkin! Can't forget about Munchkin!
Wait, this was supposed to be an interview about writing, right? Sorry…
What are some of your favorite reads?
One of my absolute all-time favorite books is Paul L. Maier's A Skeleton in God's Closet. The premise of this book is simply fantastic: what would happen if a team of archaeologists found Jesus' skeleton in a tomb in Israel? What would the implications be? It's a great and very well-researched novel.
I'm also a huge fan of Michael Stackpole, both his Star Wars novels and his original stories. And I've recently been going on a binge of Brandon Sanderson's books. I just recently finished his Mistborn trilogy and I'm still blown away by what I read. I'm also a huge Neil Gaiman fan.
Tell us about Numb and how it differs from your previous work, the Failstate series.
Failstate is set in an alternate version of the present where superheroes are common and have been around for years. While there is futuristic technology, it's not completely and totally outlandish (at least, it isn't to me). It follows the adventures of a teenage superhero, and the stories are mostly geared for older teens.
With Numb, my intended audience was adults (which isn't to say that older teens can't read it; there's nothing salacious in there). It's set in the future when humanity has left Earth and colonized hundreds of planets. It's more of a space opera than hard science fiction.
What kind of research did you do for Numb? Did you draw up maps of the planets, space stations, or space ships?
I admit to this with a little bit of shame: I didn't do much research for this at all. Hopefully it doesn't show. I did a little poking around to try to figure out exactly how Crusader's numbness might be accomplished and I did a little bit of skimming for some of the technology used toward the end of the story. But I didn't do any maps or floor plans or anything like that. I probably should have. There were times when we were editing the book where I had to stop and think about how the Purim was laid out and a map would have been extremely helpful.
What has been the most challenging and the most rewarding experience about writing Numb?
For me, the most challenging thing was the wait time in getting it published. I originally wrote this back in 2007 or so and, once I was done, I pitched it to a bunch of people and no one was really interested in it. And that was a bit frustrating. I was so happy when I got the contract to publish it with Marcher Lord Press. It was a long journey, but it was a good one. I wouldn't change a thing about how this turned out. Not one bit.
The most rewarding experience? Well, two things leap immediately to mind. Shortly after I finished the book, I sent it to Ronie Kendig for a potential endorsement. Ronie had just published her debut novel. When she sent me back her endorsement, she told me that she cried at the end of my book. Knowing that something I wrote caused someone to cry kind of blew me away. It wasn't a reaction I was expecting.
And the second most rewarding experience was finding out that it was a Christy Award finalist. I won't lie. That was kind of sweet.
What do you hope people walk away with after they finish reading this story?
Two things, really. First of all, I want them to see that feeling numb isn't necessarily a bad thing. I know it may seem that way, but if there's one thing I've learned over the years, it's that my emotional state toward God at any given time is not nearly as important as how God feels about me. Far too often, we Christians think we have to manufacture a certain emotional state towards God and that can be exhausting. Even though Crusader can't feel emotions, that doesn't mean that God loves him any less.
And second, I really hope people will think about whether or not political power and Christianity should intersect. That's a lesser theme in the book, but I think it's an important question that we need to answer. What kind of kingdom did Jesus come to establish?
What are you working on now? Do you have any sequels planned for Numb?
Right now, I'm sort of "between projects," so to speak, but I've also got a lot of balls in the air. I just finished the first draft of a non-fiction book that I call "The R-Rated Bible." I've also been working on revisions for a novella set in the Failstate universe featuring Kynetic, one of the characters introduced in Failstate: Legends. And I'm also in the first round of edits on the third Failstate book, Failstate: Nemesis. On top of all that, I've starting the pre-writing work on a new science fiction series. This last week, I've been doing some e-mail brainstorming with my agent and another author and the ideas are really beginning to coalesce.
As for a sequel to Numb, I kind of, sort of have one that I need to do some work on. It's called Hive. I call it a "pseudo-sequel," in that it's set in the same universe and chronologically it takes place after the events of Numb, but there's not a lot of carry-over from Numb to this one. The book needs some work, but I haven't had the time to get to it just yet.
And just for fun, if you could have one super power, what would it be?
That's easy: the ability to stop time. Sometimes I think that's the only way I can get everything done that I need to get done. I'm not sure that I'd use it to solve much crime, but it would be really helpful!
About the Author
John W. Otte leads a double life. By day, he's a Lutheran minister, husband, and father of two. He graduated from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a theatre major, and then from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. By night, he writes unusual stories of geeky grace. He lives in South St. Paul, Minnesota, with his wife and two boys.
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HAPPY Alex Alley admitted his delighted after breaking a world record for a solo round the Isle Of Wight sail.
HAPPY Alex Alley admitted his delighted after registering a world record for a solo sail around the Isle Of Wight.
I'm delighted - absolutely chuffed to bitsAlex Alley
The 46-year-old was the first person to get a time made official by the World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) and registered a time of six hours and 20 minutes and twenty three seconds for sailing round the island in a 40ft yacht.
The record is subject to ratification by the WSSRC, although he says there will be no reason why it won't be awarded.
As reported by The News, Alex, from Alverstoke in Gosport, is pursuing the world record for a solo round the world next year, which is currently held by Chines sailor Guo Chaun's time of 137 days, 20 hours one minutes and 57 seconds.
Alex is breaking world records along the way whilst practicing for the mammoth task ahead.
On his Isle Of Wight record, Alex said: 'I'm delighted - absolutely chuffed to bits.
'This is all training for the round the world challenge that I'm doing next year and gives me confidence.
'It gave me a good opportunity to get to know the boat a bit more. I love it to bits and I can't believe I get to sail this boat.'
Alex recently claimed the world record for the sailing the length of Britain with Phil Sharp and adventurer Sean Conway.
Prior to Isle Of Wight challenge, he said there was less wind than what was forecasted ahead of the challenge, which made it more difficult.
'During the first part of the sail from Cowes to Needles, I was expecting to travel about 20-25.
'I ended up ghosting for the most part, travelling about eight!
'When I got to the back to the Island, the waves really were crashing against the ship.'
Alex is asking the public to help fund his around the world trip.
He is looking for minimum donations of £25 to feature a picture of their choice on the side on the boat.
To make a donation, visit alexalley.com


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The Patient Education tab in Rehabilitation Reference Center (RRC) provides a specific location to browse for evidence-based patient handouts. RRC contains more than 2,600 patient handouts presented in a standardized, easy-to-read format. Most patient education documents are available in Spanish and many contain detailed medical illustrations.
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Last night I had what I hope is not the first of many wedding nightmares. "Poor baby" you're thinking, "what happened?" you're wondering. What happened? What didn't happen is a better question!
So the first thing I remember is being at the church and getting ready to walk down the aisle-- the next thing I remember is Michelle's boyfriend TJ carrying me out of the church... because that's normal. Apparently after the I do's, Brandon walked right on out of the church leaving me behind. Classy. Next I remember seeing my wedding band -- or lack there of. I had a thick wedding band that was clearly missing diamonds. In fact, I was wearing three(?) rings and they were all missing their diamonds. Then it was time for the reception. Here is where the ish hit the fan.
First I couldn't find the bridal party in order to get everyone into the reception to be announced. I found a friend of mine (who for the sake of this blog will remain nameless - you'll understand why in a moment) who I guess in my dream was a bridesmaid, but who is in real life is not part of my wedding party, and she had already changed out of her bridesmaid dress. I was very upset about this. I mean the wedding had just ended and we hadn't even made our entrance into the reception! How could she already be changing out of her dress and into a new one? Who thinks this is socially acceptable behavior at my wedding? This is why she isn't in the real wedding... just kidding :)
Then when I was in the reception (still looking for my MIA husband) -- the hall looked nothing like it does in real life. Obviously this upset me, but I didn't have time to cry about it since I was on a recon mission to find my wedding party and get them to enter into the reception correctly with their names announced and everything. People were upset because the bar wasn't giving them free drinks. Not even my father. Who was creating a scene about how he is paying for the reception and he will drink whatever he wants for free since he paid for open bar. I asked for a coors light draft (because, let's be serious, I needed it) and they charged me $2. Excuse me, Mr. Bartender, I am in a wedding dress -- where do you think I am holding my money? So I left the beer and continued my search.
The search that brought me to DJ Vinny. Oh DJ Vinny - please save the day! Nope. DJ Vinny was actually not even DJ Vinny -- it was a stand-in since DJ Vinny was playing softball. Stand-In DJ Vinny wasn't even playing anything that was on the list. He wasn't even really playing anything at all. What list? You mean DJ Vinny didn't give you the list that is required to be submitted at least two weeks before the wedding. I know I made the list. I remember filling out the little questionnaire with everyone's names on it, the wedding party order, the agenda for the reception, the songs for father/daughter dance, mother/son dance and our first dance as husband and wife (if I ever find my husband). I asked Brandon... Oh My God. Did Brandon not mail in the list? Of course not. Please just play Oldies during the cocktail hour and the meal. Oldies? Really? What an interesting selection Victoria...
Mom! Dad! Why are you leaving the reception? It hasn't even really started yet. Oh, you have to help Jessica move? On my wedding day? You mean she couldn't have picked another day to do that? My wedding day has been the same day for over a year and a half. Why does she have to be moved today? Oh, ok. You go take care of that.
I gave up. I just wanted to go home and cry. After all, it's my party and I will cry if I want to. So I left the reception to go home... where I found Brandon and his friends playing drunk wiffleball in the backyard while eating ice cream cake and pigs-in-a-blanket.
I hope Hadley is right. I hope that I am getting my wedding nightmares out of the way early...


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This week's column is the second of two that discuss a Christian environmental ethic.
Two weeks ago, I discussed two major descriptors of a Christian environmental ethic: Christianity provides a moral standard by which to explain environmental priorities, and therefore, by which to act; and additionally, the Bible presents proof that God cares about the planet.
III. God sees the planet as a necessity for human well-being and justice.
God created a planet for us to steward, not to ruin. The way the planet is "subservient" to humans is the way in which humans are subservient to one another. People must serve their spouses, their families and their communities. We often hate to use such terms to denote servitude in our individualistic, self-centered culture, but servitude does not imply one's value over another; it means that the elements need one another. Jesus Himself was the greatest servant of all, judging by the description of His humble birth, His actions throughout his life, and His ultimate act of servitude: serving as a sacrifice for the forgiveness of all creation. So, yes, the planet is subservient to us, but we have not upheld our side of the bargain in caring for and nurturing it.
According to the Christian faith, God embodies justice, and therefore enacts justice where it is due. As I mentioned in my previous column, justice involves many moral imperatives: justice is environmental. Justice is human. Justice must be done for all minorities. Justice must be done for abused animals. To God, all these facets of justice fall under the greater umbrella of His perfect justice. He does not equip believers to enact vengeance, for vengeance is His to take; our rash, emotion-driven version of justice most often results in cruelty, hatred and destruction. Instead, He equips them to build a kingdom of justice and love. We combat evil such as environmental degradation and corporate irresponsibility with prayer and deliberated, prayerful action.
"The nations were angry; and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead, and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your saints and those who reverence your name, both small and great — and for destroying those who destroy the earth." (Revelation 11:18).
IV. He has a redemptive plan.
Therefore, the Christian environmentalist has an outlook different from that of other self-described environmentalists. Let's take another look at John 3:16, the verse I shared in my previous column: "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
While this verse could easily have said that God only loved humans, it doesn't. His redemptive plan is for all of creation. God recognizes the fallen nature of the planet, along with the fallen nature of people, and allowed His son to die and pay the debt so that we may freely enter into a relationship with God and be with Him in joy for eternity.
The Christian environmentalist is also different because it runs on a timeline different from that of non-Christian environmentalists, and serves a different end. The non-Christian environmentalist has a timeline that either ends with utter destruction and gloom or with optimism founded upon the flimsy confidence of fallible people. The Christian environmentalist has a timeline on which a fantastic event occurs: complete redemption. This environmentalist can work with optimism founded on certainty and joy, which are founded on the promises of a God that is faithful and mighty.
The Christian environmentalist also knows that one's goodness does not stem from one's self. Since we are hopelessly sinful, we rely on grace, a free gift from God upon one's asking. The goodness that we can do, environmentally or otherwise, is therefore no reason for us to boast in our holiness or ourselves, since we have nothing to boast except in what God has done. Environmentalism is no reason for us to think ourselves higher than others; a Christian environmentalist can only work and accomplish anything worthwhile through God. The sly elitism that often accompanies environmental work is therefore illegitimate through the lens of a Christian perspective.
In addition, it is a brand of environmentalism in which environmentalism is not the end-all-be-all. While environmental issues are important to address, we can probably all agree that dedication to environmentalism is not enough to ultimately, completely, endlessly satisfy the soul. Christian environmentalism claims that people's first priority is to have a relationship with and glorify God. Environmental activism, justice, rights, and conservation are efforts undertaken to glorify God and carry out His will, "on Earth as it is in Heaven," as the Lord's Prayer goes. But they are not the ends in and of themselves. In other words, the moral imperative of environmentalism points to the moral standard of a life lived in service to God, the moral absolute.
The Bible is resplendent with verses that point creation toward complete redemption; here are only three of them:
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.' And the one who was seated on the throne said, 'See, I am making all things new.' Also he said, 'Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.'" (Revelation 21:1-5).


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Artemis the Virgin - She means autonomy, independence, the freedom to take or reject, one-in-herself, true to her own nature and instinct. Her Symbols Are: Night, Earth, Nature, Hunting, and Wild Animals. She is Guardian and Protectress of all who give life. Virgin Moon Goddess, Goddess of the Hunt and of Childbirth, Warrior Goddess of the Amazons, The Tree Goddess, The Bear, The Nymph, and Lady of the Beasts. She represents the variable energies of the feminine psyche. I call Her Lady of the Wild. She is the Hawk and the Lioness. Her Hounds protect and escort Her.
The deer is lithe, tense, aloof and incredibly fleet. The deer embodies the spirit of the wild and is the ancient emblem of the birth giving goddess, Artemis. It belongs to both moon and water. On the other hand, the branching antlers of the deer are linked to the rays of the sun. The word "deer" means "shining fire". Hence, Artemis is both Moon and Sun. She is Deity of lakes, marshes, and streams and sacred fish, the inhabitants of underwater world.
As Mother of Mysteries, Artemis presides over the three worlds. She is the female Yoni (triangle) indicative of Her regenerative power.
In one classical image of Artemis, Her skirt is covered with breasts. They are rich ripe full breasts in their prime. They are sensual, exuberant and giving. On her crown-like hat and in her necklace are carved animal heads of cows, goats, and camels, all of which are herd animals that give milk. These carvings are also on her breasts showing that Her breasts were essential, aesthetic, economic, and all giving.
Amaranth, a purple and crimson flower is sacred to Artemis. The flower's name in Greek means unwithering, immortal. It's herbal usage is as a relief for menstrual disorders.


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Buddy's brilliant goal was wrong says AFL
The AFL umpires department has admitted umpires made two dubious calls in Sydney's win over Adelaide, including Lance Franklin's goal of the year contender.
Swans queried AFL grand final umpiring
Sydney coach John Longmire has called for the AFL to invest more in the umpiring department, saying the officials need to improve their craft.
AFL hits Scott, North with heavy fines
The AFL fined North Melbourne $50,000 and coach Brad Scott $30,000 for his comments about umpires after the clash with Hawthorn.
AFL to issue 'please explain' to Roos
The AFL will formally ask North Melbourne to explain the reasons behind coach Brad Scott's extraordinary outburst.
Controversy as Roos pip Saints in thriller
North Melbourne kicked the last two scores of the match to beat St Kilda by seven points in a thriller at Etihad Stadium.
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The AFL says the umpires who stopped the Lions-Swans game after Sydney's Callum Sinclair was injured made an incorrect decision.
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The Shape of Ritual is a research project by artist Evy Jokhova exploring the relationship between sound, architecture and the body.
Architecture as frozen music – music as liquid architecture.
Inspired by 'Architecture Becomes Music', an article by Charles Jencks, that discusses the relationship between architecture and music with reference to Pythagorean mathematical principles as a theoretical premise for harmony in music and architecture, the aim of the project is to transcribe three ceremonial buildings (representing Classical, Gothic and Modernist architecture) into music. The 'architectural music' will then inform a number of performative and participatory art works.
This blog will present my process and research, occasional detours that may happen along the way, discussions, ideas, quotes, articles, reviews and work by other artists that are relevant to the context of the project.
Walter Pater (1877) proposed that 'all art constantly aspires towards the condition of music.' Charles Jencks (2013) suggests that this drive is backed by an understanding that in abstract music, form and content (sound and sense) are one integrated thing; something that modernism and modernist art strives towards. Exploring the possibilities of this fusing of form and content, its permutations, disruptions and reconfigurations on the basis of architecture and its influence on the human individual, the project aims to examine the relationship between sound, body and form on the premise of architecture as 'frozen music'; rhythm, proportion, harmony; and the concept of a cosmic code – the idea that music and architecture are generated by the same underlying code.
Academics in the fields of architecture and music often refer to the idea that music and architecture are generated by the same mathematical principles and have a cosmic connection. This idea, translated by Pythagoras into mathematics and geometry, was the basis for the Ancient Greek preoccupation with proportion. Geometrical ratios joined music with ceremonial architecture[1]. Their columns and intercolumniations created steady beats of solid/void that mimicked staccato composition[2]. Similar to columns of the Greek temple, pillars or tall stained glass windows of a Gothic church, provide for stark contrasts and acute understating of sound and form through dark/light and loud/quiet.
This project is driven by the science behind art, music and architecture, and informs directly the aesthetic of the produced work that follows ratios and algorithms used to construct sound compositions and buildings.
Religious buildings pose the ultimate challenge in handling form and function for an architect. Whereas one of the selected sites – the chapel at the House of St Barnabas – is a Gothic Revival chapel built between 1862-1864 by Joseph Clarke in central London according to the principles of Gothic ceremonial architecture, the other – Church of the Most Holy Trinity – is a Brutalist church composed of 152 irregularly stacked cement slabs on the outskirts of Vienna, Austria. The Church of the Most Holy Trinity designed by the Austrian sculptor Fritz Wotruba is widely known as the Wotruba Church. Fritz Wotruba was an artist not an architect, and the building was designed on the premise of a plaster model, consequently, the building goes again all architectural principles, or at least was conceived without any consideration for them. Completed in 1976, the Wotruba Church was the result of a 9-year collaboration between Fritz Wotruba and architect Fritz Mayr.
The project starts in Vienna in 2016, continues in London in the second half of 2016, returns to Vienna in 2017 before moving to Rome in 2018.
[1] "Ratios such as 1:1 (a sound repeating itself, or the architecture of a square room), and 2:1 (the octave, a string doubled or halved in length, or in building the double-square front of a temple)." __ CHARLES JENCKS, ARCHITECTURE REVIEW, 6 MAY 2013
[2] Staccato composition (a form of musical articulation which is determined in modern notation by notes of a shortened duration, played very separately from others and/or followed by silence).
Jencks, Charles. The Architectural Review. 'When Architecture becomes music. 6 May 2013
Lepine, Ayla. The Architectural Review. 'Architecture does not teach us what the sacred is, but it may touch it and draw others to it'. 25 March 2016
Nachlass Fritz Wotruba, Belvedere Wien, Fritz Wotruba Privatstiftung.


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Christmas is just around the corner, which means that the Winter Olympics is on its way. It will be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea in February 2018. With the all new rounds of Olympics games, the all-new rounds of advertisements from different brands are releasing their creative and one of a kind commercials, in the hopes of making it into the top trending lists. One of them is Procter & Gamble's "Thank You, Mom" commercial. When it comes to cleaning agents, personal care products, beauty care products, personal health care, and more, the American company, Procter and Gamble are at the top. In 2014, they even reached their highest record with $83.1 billion in sales. Who would've thought that this commercial for the Winter Olympics, would definitely melt the hearts and bring tears to the eyes of the people who are watching it?
#LoveOverBias: Olympian Stories
According to Olympian bobsledder Elana Myers Taylor, "All of us experiences bias in some form of fashion. For me, it's a lot of gender-biased hut there's also been bias against the color of my skin, against what I do, being an elite female athlete," she stated. P&G released the commercial with the theme and hashtag, LoveOverBias, which would then show how a mother's love can actually overcome that bias. The Olympian bobsledder managed to actually overcome that bias and is actually one of the very first women to pilot a mixed gender four-person bobsled, together with a Canada's Kaillie Humphries. This is because Taylor's mother told her when she was younger that, it doesn't really matter what other people would say or think about you because you can absolutely do whatever you earth desires.
Another athlete who managed to get over that bias is Olympic skier Gus Kentworthy, he is actually known to be the very first one who admitted to being gay in the world of action sports. Despite the criticisms, Kentworthy's mother never left his side and continued to support him and for him, the #LoveOverBias actually means that a mother's eyes are very special, because no matter what other people say, she will always look at her child with unconditional love, and that is something that no one can ever change. "Love over bias means seeing people for who they are and what they are, and not what you think they are based on a previous misconception or previous judgment," he explained.
His mother, on the other hand, hopes that the #LoveOverBias campaign would actually open people's eyes and minds and make them realize that they must accept everyone for who they are and learn not to be so judgmental, cruel, or unkind. It was actually in 2015, when her Olympian son came out on ESPN, she was said to be so worried at first but then she said that "I knew that he would have an influence on young people in the future struggling with the same issue and that he had something to show them and a message.
Olympian figure skater, Michelle Kwan on the other hand, believes that a mother's support doesn't end begin or end with emotional encouragement, "In my upbringing, we didn't have perhaps the financial means as other skaters," Kwan explained. She also said that her parents had to sacrifice a lot of her career and with that, they were so dedicated to giving her a chance to be a champion and supported her all along. "I didn't see myself as disadvantaged, but I had this amazing opportunity that my parents provided me with and felt empowered that way to make the most of that opportunity," she said.
The 2018 Winter Olympics is indeed just around the corner and athletes from different countries are preparing for it for quite a while now. There is just so much more inspiring stories from athletes just like Kwan's, Taylor's, and Kentworthy's. Olympics is definitely a way of bringing the world together to be able to showcase the different skills of people when it comes to different types of sports. Taylor even said that "It is such a unique and diverse event. You have people from all over the world, all different countries, all different ethnicities, gender, and everything. To represent their country and really just going out there and trying to represent their best self. All of us got there because of our moms, and because of our families, and because of their influence."
P&G's heartwarming advertisement for the 2018 Winter Olympics is definitely giving some Mother's Day vibes even if it is winter. One thing is for sure though, other brands and companies would definitely bring their A-game to actually top this advertisement before the year ends.


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Thursday, March 21, 2013
PURELY PIXIE: a princess-sleeve abaya for work?
6 comments:
- Maymunah said...
Oh wow, your workplace is beautiful, great architecture, and so big and green and clean. The lace on that abaya is very pretty too.
- March 21, 2013 at 3:00 AM
- Pixie said...
Maymuah: it is. I wish so beyond badly that you could come work with me but they banned niqab on campus sooo:'(
- March 21, 2013 at 3:09 AM
- Stacy aka Fahiima said...
Thanks for sharing a part of your world! What did you use for the design on your hands? I can tell its not henna, but probably not black hair dye either.
- March 21, 2013 at 9:18 AM
- Pixie said...
Stacey: lol, Pen. I was bored and started trying to draw a Sudanese henna design;). I never use black henna and believe it is haram because of a hadith. I also suck at henna.
- March 29, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Assalam alaykum sister, big sleeves indeed! Not practical and neither good as well going out or you have to wear a long black shirt underneath or the likes. This type of abaya is very unprictical while shopping don't even mention driving! Unfortunatlly I see many ladies nowadays walking around in wide sleeves abayas that come down at any occasions, frankly makes me cringe, not very modest having all your front harms e pose in that way. About that 'black' henna there are no such things as henna is a plant and we all know it is reddish brown in color. It is sadly black dye many ladies used and it is quite dangerous, their skins seems to be handling it but I met sisters who got burned by it. I was 'forced' to put it on by peer pressure and didnt like it at all , do ot even mention the sensation of my skin burning and falling off while drying, the result was hideous to me!
- April 18, 2013 at 10:02 AM
- Pixie said...
Wa alaykom e salaam ramatullahi wa barakto anonymous: I don't have to wear anything underneath of it. Any good tailor will add snaps so it doesn't fall open. My abayas all close at the wrists even with wide sleeves. And we all know there is no black henna. What I have is just a drawing on my hands, regular ballpoint pen lol
- April 18, 2013 at 10:17 AM


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The article below highlights some of the changes happening at the secondary (high school) level with regards to the growth in online learning. I suspect that as high schools improve the quality and level of student preparedness for online courses, we will see that translate into students better prepared for college level online learning. Of course, this preparedness should start well before high school…
September 27, 2009
The Next Admissions Challenge: Evaluating Online Education
By Eric Hoover
Colleges pay admissions officials to predict the future, and that future is likely to include a revolution in the way many high-school students learn. As attendees of the National Association for College Admission Counseling heard here last week, online education is spreading rapidly among secondary schools, a trend that raises many questions for admissions officials.
On Friday, Brian Lekander, program manager for Star Schools, a distance-education initiative in the U.S. Education Department's Office of Innovation and Improvement, described the rise of virtual learning in elementary and secondary schools. Thirty-two states have virtual-school programs, and 70 percent of all school districts offer online and distance-learning programs, according to the Education Department. In 2008, two million secondary students were enrolled in online-learning programs or in "blended" programs, which include face-to-face and online instruction. In 2000, that enrollment was only 50,000 students.
Full article is available at http://chronicle.com/article/The-Next-Admissions-Challenge-/48625/


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If you have never done volunteer work abroad before, then paying to volunteer might seem a strange concept to you. Why should someone charge you to work for free? This is a common question about volunteering.
Short term Volunteers (important)
Every year a large percentage of volunteers in Africa are short term (less than 3 months) volunteers. Short term volunteers do not have the time necessary to help the community as an individual, not staying long enough to learn of the community's problems, culture, and sometimes even language. The result is that short term volunteers need to have guidance and leadership in order to best direct their energy. This guidance comes in the form of special organizations which host and support volunteers from abroad.
Pamoja International Voluntary Services is such an organization it acts as a link between volunteers/interns and institution, communities/causes, providing the former with arranged food and board, emotional support, orientations, flight information, and sometimes entertainment, all the while providing the latter with able and willing bodies and brains. These organizations are funded by the fees they charge volunteers. Without this organization, volunteers have to independently find projects, housing, and local transportation before even buying a plane ticket. This can and has been done by independent volunteers/interns, but is takes more time, energy and in some cases money than using a linking organization.
Our participants have found us invaluable for several reasons:
- Safety and security is paramount for everyone going abroad. It is highly important that your safety and security is taken care of. We know all the neighborhoods where our participants stay and we have friends in the neighborhoods.
- We provide structured experience which leads to a more meaningful learning experience. Institution/organizations are engaged in their day to day activities. While they welcome the presence of and help from international volunteers, they don't have the time or adequate staff for international volunteers. PIVS bridges that gap. We have worked with several institutions/communities/organizations to develop programs hence you get to have an idea of what you will do when and where.
- We know the institutions we collaborate with very well and have cultivated strong and productive relationships with the administrators. In terms of specialties, we know the strengths and weaknesses of all the institutions where the volunteer/students participate. Depending on your interests, we can quickly match you with the right institution for you to get the experience and exposure you need.
- Our program has also cultivated strong relationships with staff other consultants/professionals and they have a genuine interest in mentoring international volunteers. When you take part, you are not just another foreigner, you are a Pamoja volunteer and they go the extra mile to make sure your experience is a learning and worthwhile experience.
- You meet volunteers from other parts of the world in the same program and you also get to meet local staff and community, an interaction which only enriches your experience
Most organizations have few financial resources, and are not in a position to cover the costs of hosting you. Costs such as meals, housing and transportation of volunteers can add up quickly. If projects had sufficient funds they could better spend this on employment for local workers, who speak the language and tend to stay for a longer period. So where does your money go? You mainly pay for the cost of your housing, food, administration and logistics expenses for the host organization (PIVS) as well as your preparation, and support. It also goes toward activities and facilities which contribute to achieving the project goals.
Not to say that paying to volunteer is for everyone. There are still projects where it is very cheap or even free to volunteer. But you have to consider that you will probably not have the luxury of a full program with training, preparation and supervision. Also, in the case where you bring in a lot of expertise which the local organization lacks, you still require the same expenses to the community as unskilled volunteers. Volunteering in Africa and volunteering at home are very different. The costs involved in volunteering in Africa can be quite high, but if you find the right project it will definitely be worth every cent and you will have a very rewarding experience, that you will remember the rest of your life.
Orientation is done at the office or hired hall. We use the first day to explain/familiarize the volunteer/students to their new surrounding, work, location of the program, expectation, where to do basic shopping, cultural orientation, do's and don'ts and meeting other program participants. We assign you a host mentor to help you with navigating your new environment
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The element of cultural exchange is one of the most essential parts of the program. In that perspective the different activities undertaken during the program should merely be viewed as the facilitator of the cultural exchange process and not as a goal for the program.
Work camp is based on the idea of voluntarism. Work camps are UNIQUE form of voluntary service – offering a positive and practical way of breaking down the barriers and fostering tolerance and understanding while assisting in the project.
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Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) Chief Judge Thomas Hogan has approved a NSA request to collect phone metadata of targeted individuals under the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015.
The order to grant the intelligence agency permission was officially issued on Dec. 31, 2015, but not made public until Tuesday. It is the first FISC order of its kind under the new law which officially replaced the USA PATRIOT Act (2001) on June 2, 2015.
According to the FREEDOM Act, government intelligence agencies must obtain permission first from FISC and then request records from the telecommunications company for a specific phone number.
Judge Hogan stated in the Dec. 31 order that NSA wanted permission to access "the ongoing daily production of detailed call records relating to an authorized international terrorism investigation . . . associated with a foreign power . . . engaged in international terrorism."
Previously, under the PATRIOT Act, government intelligence agencies were allowed to collect phone metadata en masse, without a domestic warrant.
Although the USA FREEDOM Act affords more civil liberty protections to U.S. citizens, private information obtained by intelligence agencies accidentally can still be saved in government databases for up to six months if the authorities deem that it may help solve or prosecute a subsequent violation of the law.
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DIAMONDBACKS: Signed IF Junior Spivey to two-year contract.
METS: Signed P Tyler Walker, P Jae Weong Soo and OF Raul Gonzalez to one-year contracts.
REDS: Signed P Ricardo Aramboles, P Chris Booker, P Jerome Gamble, P Josh Hall, P Blake Williams, P Luke Hudson, IF Rainer Olmedo, IF Gookie Dawkins and OF Stephen Smitherman to one-year contracts.
NHL: Suspended Predators D Cale Hulse one game for cross-check on Senators F Peter Schaefer on Saturday. Suspended Blue Jackets LW Jody Shelley two games for being aggressor in altercation with Sharks D Brad Stuart on Friday.


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Those of us who use ebay have all done it. We've all bought something that was nothing remotely like the item we thought it was, we've all paid more for something than we wanted to at the last tick of the clock and we've all not read the listing properly and ended up with a bit of a surprise!
I am guilty of all of the above but my most recent 'cock up' really takes the biscuit. It was late one Saturday evening (always a bad time to be on ebay!) and was thinking about the pond. Once again this year we are going to have to strip the whole thing out and start from scratch thanks to the heron kindly ripping a hole in the bottom.
My brilliant solution…..18 of them in 4 different shapes!
I decided last year when it happened that this time would definitely be the last and started devising ways to make sure it was so. I came up the brilliant (I know, I'm a genius ;)) solution of using a solid pond liner and set about finding one. Casting an eye over the ones listed on ebay I came across one that was just about to end, I looked at the dimensions, saw where it was and placed the first bid.
I watched the seconds count down and was over the moon to see I'd won it! Fantastic, I thought as I went back to look at the listing again. As I finally read it properly the realisation dawned that I hadn't bought one, I'd just bought 15 of them in a job lot!
Ooooops! The reality sunk in. One would have fitted in my car easily, 15 was a totally different ball game. My delight turned to panic as I pondered where on earth I was going to get a van from? I went through every possibility I could think of and came up blank apart from hiring one, the cost of my 'bargain' was going up.
On the up side of the whole fiasco was the fact I could obviously sell on the ones that were surplus to my requirements and make some money but in the meantime I had to actually pick the damns things up!
During various emails with the seller I decided to try to fit the whole lot in my car! I wasn't convinced but as I was tying it in with seeing a very dear friend of mine at the same time I felt it was worth giving it a go. Off I toddled and duly arrived. Once there he lady merrily told me that she's miss counted, there weren't 15, there were 18!
We wandered into her back garden to take a look and it was definitely going to be touch and go. Half an hour and a lot of sweating later we'd finally managed to ram the whole lot plus a waterfall (£2!) into the back of my car! Phew!
17 of said ponds are now cluttering up my front driveway which is already cluttered enough! I've managed to sell one locally and I will use 2, that leaves another 15 to go.
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It's the first ever soccer cleats that changes colors. The Nike Hypervenom Phantom Transform SE Soccer Cleats feature a heat-activated upper that reveals a bright orange pattern as the boot is worn. But how does the effect work?
Max Blau, VP Nike football footwear, explains the science behind the first-ever color changing soccer cleats.
Where did the idea for a heat-activated upper come from?
It's super cool. We bumped into the material while we were researching another project. We started playing around with this crazy effect and someone in the team suggested we put it on a boot.
Will players see the boot change colour during games?
Absolutely, especially in areas where you have more contact and friction with the ball. When you kick and receive it, the boots will transform like they're alive.
Rather than just reveal a colour, can it reveal a different design?
We wanted to keep it very subtle, but we did was add a graphic element (a swoosh) to give the transformation texture and bring it to life. This boot is a lot of fun.
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Good things always happens in threes, or at least that is what superstition tells us.
But bad things? Sometimes it feels as if the bad things that happen to you will never end.
Let's be honest, it is difficult to deal with setbacks and frustrations.
But if you are asking yourself the question "Why do bad things always happen to me" a lot, maybe there is something else going on here.
What kinds of 'bad things'?
All bad things are not created equal.
So be honest. How big are those things that are happening right now? And how bad?
Maybe you are experiencing a string of small, frustrating events like being held up in traffic, losing objects, being overlooked, being unfairly treated. But what does this really mean? Is it really more than what happens to others? Is it more problematic than normal interactions in life?
What if really big, bad life events happen to you?
That's tough. Be gentle to yourself. Acknowledge what has happened and that it is a big, difficult life issue. Then try to find ways to deal with that issue, and maybe seek the help of a professional counselor.
In healthy communication, 'always' is one of those words you just don't use.
Why? It takes you away from the present moment. It creates a smoke screen between you and othersAnd, most importantly, it isn't true.Do bad things really 'always' happen to you? Through out your entire life?
If your honest answer is 'no', then you are well on your way to breaking the trap of negative perceptions.
Passive and active
'Bad things (always) happen to me'.
Do you notice something else about that sentence? You, the person who is speaking, are not the active agent here. It's the bad things that run the show.
You are passive in your own life.
'Victim mentality'
In other words, you have a tendency to see yourself as the 'victim'. You feel you are 'always' on the receiving end of other people's actions. And there is nothing you can do about it.
This is what some people call a 'victim mentality'. You feel you are the victim in every interaction. Other people are responsible for your problems.
Of course there are situations, such as when someone commits a crime against you, where you really ARE a victim. There is nothing shameful or wrong in saying you are a victim when you really are.
But if you recognize yourself in the phrase 'bad things are always happening to me', you describe yourself as if you were not the main actor in your own life.
You are the main actor in your own life
You are. You are the main actor in your own life.
It is your own actions, not those of others, that can create change for the better.
Reality check
Give yourself a reality check.
Go over the list of those 'bad things' (after first discarding the false 'always') and analyze how they happened. Make a list of what and who caused them.
Then make another list of what you (yes, you!) could do about them, both to fix the fallout and to change similar events in the future.
You will be surprised how different your life can look once you snap out of your negative thinking.
When bad things happen, we get angry.
Events that frustrate us or take something away that we wanted, create a small psychological injury.
And then we get angry. Anger is not a bad emotion in itself. What matters is what you do with the anger!
How to convert your anger into action
Anger can motivate you, and it can focus your perceptions. Anger alerts you to your boundaries and to your goals in life. If you feel you have the power to change your life yourself, anger can be converted into useful action.
Be realistic
Be fair to yourself.
Make another list with all the good things that are happening to you.
This doesn't mean that the bad things don't exist. Nobody is asking you to deny your experience or belittle your suffering. It just gives you a more realistic outlook on your life.
Be kind
You don't need to be harsh to yourself in order to leave the 'victim mentality' behind.
When bad things happen to you, allow yourself to feel the pain, and allow yourself to be sad.
Then try to find a way to transform the situation so that you are back as the main actor in your life.
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Jurgen Klopp claims the goalkeeper's No 1 spot is up for grabs at Liverpool.
In a blow to Simon Mignolet, Klopp claims rivals Loris Karius and Danny Ward will be given opportunities to impress during pre-season.
Mignolet must prove himself to Klopp all over again, despite shining during Liverpool's successful campaign for a Champions League place when he kept four successive clean sheets at the end.
Klopp insists competition brings the best out of his goalkeepers and told liverpoolfc.com: "That's very comfortable for the manager - three really good goalkeepers.
"It is like it is and nothing is decided, they can all show how good they are. I don't want to bring doubt so that they start doubting.
"They are at a fantastic club and a fantastic football club needs fantastic goalkeepers. We had a really good goalkeeping season.
"Yes, it was a little bit difficult for Loris, but I'm sure he had his part in the development of Simon, who played a really good season. And Danny played a fantastic season at Huddersfield with a big success at the end.
"We have three goalkeepers and they can all show what they are able to do, and then we will see who will start."
Karius played 11 games before losing his starting place to Mignolet because of a succession of errors and the German says he wants the No 1 spot back.
He insists he has learnt from his first campaign at Anfield and will be better next season.
"I didn't have an easy first season with a bit of a struggle and injuries," he said. "Now I want to prove myself, do better than last season and win the shirt back.
"It was a new experience for me, with a lot to learn. Even in the negative spell, I took positives out of it and learned a lot that was new to me. I feel strong mentally and also on the pitch. I want to prove myself.
"It's good to have competition and good for the club to have three strong goalkeepers. I'm sure we'll try to push each other in training. Everyone will try to be at their best."


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What's the difference between our website/facebook and the blog? The blog is going to give you a more personal view of the shop. When something cool comes in we'll post it on the blog. If one of us is building a new custom build or personal bike we'll have it's creation from frame to first ride on the blog. During the summer we'll have ride reports of Tuesday night sprints, Mountain bike rides, and any of our gravel rides, complete with pictures and most likely video.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Mares in the Night Author's Notes: "A Haunting of Hill Creek"
A Haunting of Hill Creek
You can trace the roots of this story all the way back to me viewing the In Search Of… episode on the Amityville incident one summer morning at the ripe age of seven, which was the subject of just about all my nightmares thereafter. I combined aspects of all those nightmares with little tidbits from other ghost stories that especially freaked me out, and put them all into this one story in the hopes of freaking the reader out just as much.
The framing story of the old man and the interviewer was added in later drafts, in attempt to give the story more character and try to tie all that rambling ghost nonsense into a nice, thematic bow. If you also see the old man telling the tale as Vincent Price in From a Whisper to a Scream, then I want to be your best friend.
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This teapot was thrown on the wheel then I added individual floral design elements. It is made with high fire porcelain clay and hire fire white glaze. The teapot is approximately 7"h X 8-1/2"w. All my work is handmade with love and signed by me
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Hello there! It's been a while – but I wanted to check in and say hi and yes I'm still around.
I'm 36 weeks pregnant now – the bub and I are doing well, and I've been actively enjoying the 'quiet' of being a family of four before his arrival in a few weeks time. Since my last post, I treated myself to a 3D/4D scan for my birthday and it was an amazing experience.
I emailed the company 'A Window To Your Womb' early Sunday morning, to see whether they could possibly book me in for later that day – and they could! The beauty of their service, is that they come to your house – so my sister, husband, 5yo and 3yo could watch along with me from the comfort of our home. I'd never had a 4D scan before, so it was a real treat to see the baby (at 33 weeks).
My bub was really chilled out and didn't want to budge much, but the technician was really wonderful and took the time to get some amazing photos for us. We also received a DVD of the whole session, which is cool to watch back.
If you are looking for a mobile 3D/4D ultrasound in Sydney, I definately recommend them!
I'm going to take it easy for a few months, but will check in if there is anything cool I want to talk about It's been important to me to take the time to enjoy the last weeks of this pregnancy, and also devote more time to my oldest two. I will be back by August if all goes to plan! xx


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Sons and Daughters draws inspiration from one of my favorite Bible verses:
"But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble." - Psalm 59:16
The lyric, "...in death you rose, your finest hour" goes to the heart of this song. The message is one of praise but also service to others, because in so doing, God is praised more than our words can sing. Stacy once more delivers compelling vocals.


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List of the best 400 Sedans of all time, with photos when available. These top rated 400 Sedans were voted on in terms of reliability, performance and looks, as well as overall satisfaction with the vehicle. The vehicles below are listed from best to worst, so the 400 Sedans at the top of this list is considered by voters to be the greatest 400 Sedan ever made. Is your favorite 400 Sedan not as high as it should be? Then be sure to vote it up so it rises to the top. Click on the names of these popular 400 Sedan vehicles to get more information about each model. This is a list that includes cars like 1994 Lexus LS and 1995 Lexus LS.This list answers the questions, "What is the best 400 Sedan ever made?" and "What are the coolest 400 Sedans of all time?"
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For most people, it cannot be denied that we lack knowledge when it comes to cars. There is some stuff that seems to be too technical, and hence, we do not bother to understand. Some components are critical for the performance of your vehicle, yet they can go unnoticed. One of the perfect examples of […]Continue reading
A lot of you who have cars are probably guilty of one thing – not knowing enough technical stuff. Oftentimes, we are confused when we hear a word that seems foreign to us. It pays to be always well-informed. This will be an opportunity to you to understand how cars work, and more importantly, the […]Continue reading
Upgrading the performance of your car can be done in a variety of ways. For instance, you can perform tweaks on the engine or change the interior to make it look and feel more sophisticated. For others, meanwhile, it could be as simple as changing the wheels of the car. In the case of the […]Continue reading
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Driving along the highway can be liberating and exciting, especially if you are the kind of person who prefers to be behind the wheel. Amidst all the thrills, however, it cannot be denied that there are also dangers that are involved. Accidents are common. The inevitable can happen, regardless of how careful you are. Nonetheless, […]Continue reading
Many of you would probably know that drinking tap water can be dangerous for your health. But, are you aware of the fact that it can also bring significant risks for your car, especially for your battery? It can contain contaminants and can be too hard. With this, it is advisable that you use distilled […]Continue reading
The presence of rats at home is one thing that is hard to prevent, especially if you live in a place where rodents are fairly common. These rats can wreak havoc, not only in your home but also in your car. They can destroy engines, and even car seats, if they unluckily get inside. With […]Continue reading
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Shiny tires – this is one thing that we all want to have. It will make your car look as good as new. Over time, as it accumulates dirt and dust, its appearance will also be negatively affected. Shine will be inevitably lost. At one point, you will be left wondering about how to make […]Continue reading
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Casper (1995)
Furious that her late father only willed her his gloomy-looking mansion rather than his millions, Carrigan Crittenden is ready to burn the place to the ground when she discovers a map to a treasure hidden in the house. But when she enters the rickety mansion to seek her claim, she is frightened away by a wicked wave of ghosts. Determined to get her hands on this hidden fortune, she hires afterlife therapist Dr. James Harvey to exorcise the ghosts from the mansion. Harvey and his daughter Kat move in, and soon Kat meets Casper, the ghost of a young boy who's "the friendliest ghost you know." But not so friendly are Casper's uncles–Stretch, Fatso and Stinkie–who are determined to drive all "fleshies" away. Ultimately, it is up to Harvey and Kat to help the ghosts cross over to the other side.
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you did have this on before, I know but had lost it through the upgrade. love this movie and the style of the manor. thank you for putting Casper back on for us. please do keep up with the good work and hope to see more new movie screencaps.
I bought a dvd of this movie and one of Tower Of Terror on the same day in October 2016. Hence it was around Halloween. I think Christina Ricci was very pretty and attractive in this movie as Kat. So much so that at first it was hard to believe she was the same person who played Wednesday in The Addams Family movie. In fact her character was what made me want this dvd so much and now I have it in my collection. I almost cannot wait until October rolls around to watch it again. In fact I almost hopes she somehow reads this review and learns she had me as a fan the first time I watched this movie.


text: The Dragons will have centres Ashley Smith and Paul Emerick available after both passed fitness tests. Chris Cussiter will make his comeback for Borders after only 9 weeks out with the shoulder injury picked up in the match against the Pacific Islands. Dragons: Gareth Wyatt; Gareth Chapman, Paul Emerick, Ashley Smith, Aled Brew; Aled Thomas, Alex Walker; Adam Black, Ben Daly, Jamie Corsi, Luke Charteris, Peter Sidoli, Michael Owen (capt), Jamie Ringer, Nic Fitisemanu. Replacements: Richard Wilkes, Gethin Robinson, Andrew Hall, James Harris, Richard Fussell, Phil Dolman, Gareth Baber. Border Reivers: Calum MacRae; Simon Danielli, Nick De Luca, Ben MacDougall, Garry Law; Gregor Townsend, Chris Cusiter ©; Ryan Grant, Ross Ford, Bruce Douglas, John Dalziel, Opeta Palepoi, Scott Newlands, Andy Miller, Scott Forrest. Replacements: Steve Scott, Ed Kalman, Richie Vernon, Roddy Grant, Rob Chrystie, Steve Jones, Dougie Flockhart Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland).


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Oh dear, haven't posted since December.
What has happened since then? Everything.
A really nice semester, in which I had my first practical experience at a nursing home and a small hospital. Halfway done with college!
I've gotten so much closer to dorm friends.
I saw the Orange City tulip festival, which was an interesting cultural experience to observe.
Got a letter from Teen Missions International (TMI), asking if I would be a back up leader for the summer teen trip to Zimbabwe. Very exciting! This will probably be my last summer with TMI (at least for quite a while).
Now I'm chilling "back at the ranch". Mom has three boarders in the house now, and one of them is my dear friend Sarah from college.
Spending my days reviewing nursing skills, watching stacks of movies, and enjoying the out-of-doors.
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~~The Comet Knight~~
Expelled from the Kingdom. Sent to the earth below. A foreign land, for his taking."The knight reached up with his free hand, and clutched a tuft of chest hair as the rider tried to pass. He held on to the man, as the horse continued alone. The unmounted rider's feet kicked free in the air as the knight decided which of his staggering companions he would be thrown at. The crack of breaking bone sounded out as the man was projected into a fleeing, unarmed lancer."
~~The Merchant and The Minstrel~~
One is pursuing a legendary quest, and the other is forced along. They travel a reverted after-world, just managing another step."The captain's original crew had stayed on for two days. They had conspired their own escape, and subtlety drifted the ship down to steer it past over the wide Lavoy River. It was early evening when the crankers' call came. On their cue, they dashed from their posts, climbed down dropped ropes and ladders, and dove into the slow, deep waters."


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BARDANE, W.Va. -- Randox Laboratories, a maker of clinical diagnostic testing equipment, will open a manufacturing facility in a vacant building in the Bardane Industrial Park, company officials said Wednesday.
The announcement was made at the offices of the Jefferson County Development Authority. Thomas Bayuzik Jr., authority executive director, said the British company bought the former 33,000-square-foot Investors Associates building in the industrial park. The building can be expanded as the company grows, Bayuzik said.
When fully operational in Bardane sometime in 2011, Randox will have invested about $7 million. It is expected to employ about 150 people there, including a full range of scientific, administrative, manufacturing and distribution positions, said Pauline Bradley, global finance manager for Randox.
Bayuzik said his office has been working with Randox officials for more than a year before the company decided on Jefferson County. He said his agency often spends months trying to get companies to move into the county only to have them go elsewhere.


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Eating More Fish During Pregnancy Improves Infant Intellect
Study results counter government advice for pregnant woman to limit fish
New research
to be published in the April issue of the American Journal of
Epidemiology adds to the groundswell of new, independent science that
shows moms who eat more than the U.S. government recommended amount of
fish during pregnancy have the brainiest babies.
The Harvard Medical School-led study followed over 300 mother-child
pairs to determine the effect on babies of eating different amounts of
fish during pregnancy. Moms who fueled up on more than two servings of
fish per week during their second trimester of pregnancy had
three-year-olds with the most advanced motor skills. Moms who limited
their seafood to two servings (12 ounces) of seafood per week, as
recommended by several U.S government agencies, saw no cognitive
benefit for their children when compared with other children whose
mothers ate more than 12 ounces of fish weekly during pregnancy.
Even before this new study came out, there was significant
scientific evidence that moms should be encouraged to eat at least two
weekly servings of a variety of fish during pregnancy said Mary A.
Harris, PhD, RD an expert in fetal nutrition from Colorado State
University. Now the case is stronger yet that limiting the amount of
seafood you eat while pregnant can give your baby a disadvantage from
day one. The tide is beginning to turn from a focus on trace amounts of
mercury to the overall beneficial effects of eating fish.
Results show pregnant women who ate more fish, naturally, had higher
mercury levels. Nonetheless, researchers observed no overall adverse
outcomes among children whose moms ate the most fish. These findings
are consistent with a 2007 landmark study of nearly 12,000 mothers and
children in the United Kingdom. Researchers with the National
Institutes of Health found optimal child development among mothers who
ate more than 12 ounces of seafood per week, suggesting that government
advice to limit seafood consumption could be detrimental. Similarly, research
published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently found
the typical American diet, low in seafood, is deficient in omega-3
fatty acids and may pose a risk to babies developing eyes and brains.
This new science comes at a time when women are confused about the
benefits and misinformed about the concerns of eating fish, which
contributes to seafood-deficient diets. Inadequate intake of fish is
confirmed by data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey (NHANES), which shows 90 percent of women are consuming fish
less than twice a week.
For more than 60 years, the National Fisheries Institute (NFI)
and its members have provided American families with the variety of
sustainable seafood essential to a healthy diet. For more information
visit: www.AboutSeafood.com.
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