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Now tyranny is getting somewhere
RALEIGH (AP)- A judge has upheld North Carolina's high standard requiring tens of thousands of signatures to be collected before a group is officially recognized as a political party, ruling there's no fundamental right for the party of a voter's choice to be on the ballot.Read the whole article here.
The Libertarian Party sued the state in 2005, arguing requirements to get on the ballot and stay on it are too onerous, violating party members' rights to freedom of speech and association. The Green Party of North Carolina later joined the lawsuit.
Superior Court Judge Robert Hobgood, who heard the case in a non-jury trial earlier this month in Wake County, ruled late Tuesday that the "state has a compelling interest in requiring a preliminary modicum of support before recognizing a political party and placing its candidates on the ballot."
Hobgood wrote that the state has an interest "in avoiding confusion, deception and even frustration of the democratic process in the general election."
Every four years, the ballot swells with races for president, Council of State, the Legislature and the courts in addition to local races. The more parties on the ballot, Hobgood added, "the greater chance there is for ballots that are so long as to be unwieldy."
This year, under the law, groups had to collect nearly 70,000 voter signatures to receive official party status — one of the highest thresholds in the country, according to the party leaders and candidates who sued.
"We're deeply saddened by this ruling," Barbara Howe, chairwoman of the Libertarian Party of North Carolina, said in a release Wednesday. "Not only did the judge support the state's power to take away our right to choose who represents us, he also upheld the state's assertion that North Carolina voters are not smart enough to fill out a so-called long ballot."
Unwieldly and Catch-22 requirements like the 70,000-signature threshold have long been used to restrict third-party and other less visible candidates from gaining traction. You need a "modicum of support" to participate, but the means to gaining a modicum of support are blocked — no invitations to debate, no ballot access. The tyrants are not usually as bald-faced as Judge Hobgood, of course.
So the state moves another step closer to institutionalized one-party rule, with voters' choices restricted to the two branches of the Big Brother Party. In a perfect world North Carolinians would rise up and impeach Hobgood, but in a perfect world candidates would not have to wedge themselves into the straitjacket of a party organization. In a perfect world we would have dozens, perhaps scores of choices.
Oh hell, in a perfect world these charades wouldn't be necessary as perfectly capable individuals run their own lives in concert with an abiding respect for the lives and the rights of others. But too many people believe their neighbors are too stupid to run their own lives, and too much time and energy has been invested in fanning the flames of that belief.
We have become a world of people afraid to live in freedom, who turn over control of our decisions to less capable individuals who don't respect our lives or our unalienable rights. Hobgood's onerous decision is just another step down that road.
Labels: Big Brother, freedom, liberty, refuse to be afraid


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All Creatures Animal Clinic is located in Lakeland, Florida, and has been well established in the area for 30 years. We are a multiple doctor companion animal hospital. The clinic offers surgical services, digital radiology, ultrasound, dentistry, chiropractic services, acupuncture services, and hydrotherapy. Generous sign on bonus offered!
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In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Associate Veterinarian is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Managing Doctor and supporting medical staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides exceptional client service to our clients and patients.
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Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns
Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
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Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
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A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
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Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
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Here are a few photos from behind the scenes at the Miss Uproar Beauty event and Uproar Festival
It was so amazing that I was able to be apart of this, especially since it was my birthday. I dont wanna be a "debbie downer" lol about my birthdays but I have had a few birthdays that werent the best. I feel like I can finally celebrate not only my birthday but my life and happiness. I create my own happiness!
My hubby was able to come along too for the ride and he loved it. We all got in for free and got Pit passes and also scored After party passes as well. Only a few people stayed that late to enjoy the party.
I stayed to watch Seether because I knew my mom would be mad if I didnt stay for their performance. lol Jermie and I caught a few guitar picks that they threw out to the crowd to add to our collection of other concert goodies we have started to collect! I will have to give my mom one of the guitar picks just for her!
I didnt stay for the afterparty because I had an appointment with Gentleman Jim from Blue Horseshoe Tattoo to start my collar bone tattoo chest piece! Stay tuned for the next post on my tattoo!
Here is a video I edited real quick just a glimpse of some of the excitement that went on behind the scenes in the Backstage area. At the end of the video, there is a surprise serenading for my birthday.
I tried to load to youtube, but it wont :( having technical difficulties) So, hopefully I can just load them to here!
I will have to find another way to upload this video, my server is actin up as usual. I will keep you updated on it.
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Labels: behind the scenes, birthday, blog, concert, hair styling, make-up, miss uproar, paul mitchel school, rudy and kelly


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I've lived in a lot of places...I think of Ohio as my home. It's where I did most of my growing up. Now I play the guitar and write songs and I go around playing them. Doing this on an ongoing basis is a roller coaster ride of the very best kind. I'm gonna tell you all about it on this thing. I should warn you in addition to being cross eyed, bowlegged, Presbyterian and invincible I'm also slightly dyslexic...I'm gonna try my best not to mix up words on this thing...my apologies in advance for my rather sloppy writing style but hey, it's from the guts friend.
On that note, I'd like to say I'll see ya out there...take care yourself and pick up anybody around you that needs pickin'. You'll be glad you did and so will they.


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Obituary: Joe Enos, 87, served Walnut Grove as businessman, civic leader, volunteer
Joe Enos, a prominent Walnut Grove resident who devoted himself to the community as a businessman, civic leader and volunteer, died Sept. 20 of a heart ailment, his family said. He was 87.
Mr. Enos, who was born on Tyler Island and spent all his life in Walnut Grove, had deep roots in the Sacramento River Delta. His family for many years owned and operated Tony's Place, a landmark bar and restaurant where he worked after graduating from Courtland High School. In the 1970s, he went into real estate and founded Joe Enos & Associates, which served Walnut Grove and nearby communities for almost five decades.
"If you live in Walnut Grove, you know Joe Enos," said Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove. "He was the unofficial mayor of Walnut Grove. He dedicated his life to the town. He loved the community, and the people here loved him."
An outspoken man with a firm handshake and friendly smile, Mr. Enos rallied public sentiment in Walnut Grove to improve quality of life in the rural Delta community. He served several terms as president of the Walnut Grove Homeowners and Merchants Association, which was established to enable residents and business owners to buy and own the land under their buildings, which previously was leased.
He worked with Sacramento County officials to secure redevelopment funds and was a driving force in the 1990s behind the development of new docks to draw recreational boaters and tourists. He served on the reclamation district board overseeing local levees and helped obtain new equipment for the volunteer fire department as a member of the Walnut Grove Fire Commission for 30 years.
"Joe was a real leader," Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli said. "He really had his finger on the pulse of the community, coming from a family with a strong presence there and being there all his life. He was one of those guys you know who had a lot of concern for his family and the place that he called home."
Joseph Andrew Enos was born in 1927. His father Tony Enos, a Portuguese immigrant, and mother Anna opened Tony's Place in the 1930s and served home cooking in a warm, family setting that drew loyal customers from Sacramento, Stockton and beyond.
Joe Enos married Pat Davis in 1955 and raised two children. An enthusiastic man who enjoyed helping others, he supported the community as a youth sports coach, team sponsor and volunteer at the annual Buddhist bazaar. He organized fundraisers and ran festivals as a longtime member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
A high school basketball player who overcame tuberculosis after graduation, he exercised daily, golfed at Woodbridge Country Club and supported physical fitness and sports activities. He opened a local fitness center, the Pump House, where he mentored young people and coached soccer, softball, basketball and baseball.
"Walnut Grove was part of his DNA," his son-in-law Phil Benson said. "He believed in his little community."
In addition to his wife of 59 years, Mr. Enos is survived by a son, Ron; a daughter, Stacy Benson; a brother, Manuel; three grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
A memorial service is set for 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Walnut Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Walnut Grove Volunteer Fire Department or to St. Anthony's.


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Just a suggestion to possibly add a gift option to the worm barrels so fishers can gift worms to somebody with out having to send them L's to get their own worms. I don't know about anyone else but if I am out and about and see a fisher using the Tiny worms and their cast time is 600 seconds I tend to want to send them some small worms to help out but am uncomfortable sending them L's to get their own seeing as they may not use the L's for the worms.
Ability to Gift WormsPosted by XavierCartier1 in Ideas - April 29, 2015, 10:05 pm
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hello. Just a suggestion - to you. Staff reasd the blogs and so does wili but suggestions posted in the blogs dont go into the possible for updates file or become officialy suggested unless and until they aresubmitted to our helpdesk in the form of a ticket. Yes blogging a suggestion is nice and fun and its good to get the feedback but, after thats said and done , take the next step and file it as a suggestion in tickets! =)
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Ok Thanks, I will put one in and see what happens. :D
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I like this idea XavierCartier1. I would be keen to use these gifting barrels to.
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Morning peeps.
If you have been reading my old post
I had mentioned that I've been
quite active in a PLU social sites.
Oh yes,
the temptation is irresistible
you'll find muscular build men
gorgeous looking studs
all showing off their assets
competing each other
wow, I said.
I am not that kind of person
I am just a passer by
or a spectator
looking here and there
saying hi sometimes
but that was just it
you cannot just see handsome men
at least say something to them, LOL.
when sending messages
it's up to your luck
or that person's preferences most of the time
if they like you
they'll reply your message.
Each of us has our own agenda
for me, sometimes when I feel lonely
*if you know what I mean*
I go there looking for people to talk with
there are people who'll respond your message
sometimes people with the same level of lust as me
I never met them outside or
revealed to them my phone no
it never felt right.
I have encountered people
who were just wanting for sex
I don't feel disgusted
I just felt it was wrong
to do it randomly.
You see
my life was not that clean and pure anyway
but it is just about principles
I don't go finding mates online
and asking for a one night stand
a relationship for me
should involve feeling
not just lust.
my fun days was over long time ago
high school was the place I turned to this
and it stopped there too
well just the activity
the feeling just won't go away
oh wait, I did met someone online once
during my asasi@foundation time
but that was the only time
and I swear i would never do it again with a stranger
yeah I am not innocent
but not a total slut too
I am just curious and lustful *LOL*
and so I channeled it online
but with limits.
Sampai di sini sahaja.
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Lake Levels Recede; Anglers Battle Wind & Weather
Written by Steve McCadams | Originally published 03/24/2011
Fishermen are waking up to a new lake most every day as inclement weather and changing water levels continue to dominate the fishing scene. Kentucky Lake crested at the 363. 4 range---more than eight feet above normal winter pool--- late last weekend and has been falling fast the last several days as TVA attempts to pull the reservoir back down to its curve for reservoir operations. Under normal conditions elevation would be in the 355 range on April 1 when TVA begins the slow climb toward summer pool---which is 359----slated for May 1. Lake levels forecast for the weekend will be 360.4 at Kentucky Dam and 360.5 upstream at New Johnsonville. Expect a rapid drawdown to continue for the next several days. Just how far back down the ladder TVA will go remains to be seen but most anglers and recreational enthusiasts are ready to say goodbye to the extended spell of high water that has inundated boat ramps, camp grounds, and piers not to mention erosion of shorelines and islands. Crappie anglers anxious to do battle with the area's popular panfish have been somewhat dismayed despite several days of above average temperatures that pushed surface temps into the 57 to 59 degree range this week. High winds have wrecked havoc with anglers' plans to stalk the open water areas as gusts in the 20 mile per hour range had main lake spots rolling with whitecaps this week. Most of March has been mean as high water and high winds have teamed up to lower productivity. Water color has improved across most of the reservoir with a slight stain present throughout Big Sandy while the main Tennessee River channel has a dingy appearance. A lot of current is present in the main channel and will continue for quite some time as TVA spills water through Kentucky Dam in large volume. With so much change taking place establishing a pattern in terms of depth and location has not been easy for crappie fishermen. Finicky fish have been on the move and not relating to structure. Despite a crazy week of weather and water levels fish are on the verge of moving up to midrange depths in large numbers and overall activity should improve once water levels stabilize and average temps return. It may take a few more days as another cold snap is in the forecast for late this weekend and early next week, which is not what anglers want to hear. With surface temps now in the upper 50's fish have already shown some interest in 9 to 11 foot depths and will stage in midrange zones until things settle down. Spawning occurs once surface temps reach the 62 to 66 degree range but it's likely the approaching cold front will put the brakes on rising surface temps. It appears any early spawning phases are still well over a week away if not more. Male crappie have not shown any darkening color transition just yet, another sign hormonal changes are sluggish to advance the biological clock. In times past spawning phases have begun in late March but that will not take place this spring as all signs indicate the annual ritual will be pushed back toward early to mid April. Meanwhile, most crappie taken this week have been from anglers vertical fishing jigs tipped with minnows around manmade fish attractors in the 10 to 15 foot zone. A few fish were lingering on drop-offs but quite scattered in the 19 to 23 foot zone in the Paris Landing area. Up Big Sandy around New Hope and Country Junction and into West Sandy some anglers were picking up scattered crappie while trolling Roadrunners and other jigs. A few fish were suspended in 10 to 12 foot depths there. Backwater areas such as Springville bottom and behind the levee at Big Sandy will offer ample water for fishermen for quite some time. Bottom line is that crappie have been roaming and the bite has been below average for just about all techniques. Watch for quick improvement next week after the cold front fades as it's high time things picked up! Bass fishermen have not suffered like crappie anglers as some good stringers have been taken. And, some big fish are coming in as the females are egg laden and really putting on the feed bag. Popular techniques have been tossing Rattle Traps and various deep diving crankbaits around rock points, roadbeds, and some feeder creeks. Watch for bass to pull back out of shoreline cover and stage around steeper banks and ditches as lake levels fall. A few bass were occupying visible shoreline habitat before the drastic drawdown began but steeper banks, along with some submerged grass, will likely appeal as the fish fall back in response to lower lake levels. Current will be a factor too as bass will be hanging around the down current side of rock points, piers, and island rims this next week. High winds have whipped up some dingy water in places and casting loud colored crankbaits there has paid off. Some suspending jerk baits, spinnerbaits, and shad colored crankbaits will be popular as will Carolina rigged lizards in areas with clearing water. Catfish had been on the prowl during the high water and moved up to shallow creeks and flats but will now be pulling back to some deeper areas in the days ahead. A few stripers were taken around main river bridge piers where current was creating eddies and delivering abundant baitfish. March is a month known for its unstable weather and this year it has certainly lived up to its reputation. Hang in there as better days are ahead.
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SJ-M album info 'PERFECTION'March 27, 2011 at 4:16 pm | Posted in donghae, eunhyuk, henry, kyuhyun, ryeowook, siwon, sungmin, zhoumi | Leave a comment
Tags: KIKImashumallow (kyuhyun representer)
– Super Junior M is releasing their new album "Perfection" to once again take on the Chinese market!
– Released first in Taiwan on February 25th, followed by all Asia!
– Brand new eight-person image, SJ Eunhyuk, Sungmin have been added so fans can be even more excited!
– Includes 35 pages of lyrics + photo booklet, as well one member's autograph card (8 kinds in total)
– Includes 6 brand-new Chinese songs, including HENRY and Zhou Mi's compositions "Off my mind" and "True Love," as well as "Love is Sweet," written by Jay Chou for Super Junior M
And here's the tracklist:
1. 太完美 (Perfection)
2. 命運線 (Destiny)
3. 幸福微甜 (Love is sweet)
4. 表白 (Off my mind)
5. True Love
6. 吹一樣的風 (My all is in you)
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It is an opened cavity in the rocky headland cut by the Duraton River.
Cave of Siete Altares
The archaeological site of the cave of the seven altars is located in the locality of Villaseca, 100 meters far, upstream, of the bridge over the Duraton River. It keeps cave paintings and it was the sanctuary of a Visigoth hermitage. One of their hermits was San Frutos, the patron of the diocese, on whose tomb there was a Benedictine priory of which remains the church on the summit.
It is an open cavity in the rocky headlands cut by the Duraton River. Its remains are located in two different environments, one in the entrance hall in which a horseshoe arch was carved with similar shape to the three ones that define the inside environment of the cave itself. There are elements known as altars which are traditionally related to the cult in Visigoth times.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Archaeology site
- Construction:
- Cave painting, Hermitage
- Predominant styles:
- Hispanic-Visigoth
- Historical Period:
- Visigoth
Villaseca (Sepúlveda). 40317 Segovia.
Telephone: 921 540 237 (O.T)
More information
Oficina de Turismo of Sepúlveda
Plaza del Trigo Nº6 (Centro de Interpretación de la Antigua Cárcel de Sepúlveda). Sepúlveda. 40300 Segovia.
Teléfono: 921 540 425
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Página Web: http://www.turismosepulveda.es
Tourist Office Provincial of Segovia
Calle San Francisco, 32. Segovia. Segovia.
Telephone: 921 462 906 / 921 460 492
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Website: http://www.segoviaturismo.es
Tourist Office Regional of Segovia
P/ Mayor, 10. Segovia. 40001 Segovia.
Telephone: 921 460 334
Fax: 921 460 330
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Just had a nicely worded letter from a company called "Domain Renewal Group" noting that my domain name is about to expire (it is) and that I can "take advantage" of best savings by switching to them.
So not really a scam - if you read the text properly they leave an ample trail that I'll actually be switching domain registrars if I use them. On the assumption that they'd continue to manage the domain - and the web stories on this are unclear so perhaps they will, perhaps they won't - then the only question is whether this is cost effective. It isn't - there're more than twice the price that I pay currently.
Beware ... always read the fine print. Domain Renewal Group may not be all they appear to be. And they certainly charge more than you need to pay.


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Being a parent is one of the coolest gifts God has given to us. However, there have also been a few terrifying moments of parenthood and I am sure there are many more to come.
When my youngest turned six months old, he began showing off his newly learned skills of sitting up by himself and rolling around everywhere. My husband and I were starry-eyed and in awe of our little boy.
One day our son was sleeping in our bed for his evening nap, I was downstairs changing the laundry and my husband sat working on his computer only a few feet away from our son. When I came back up to our room I was startled to see my husband clutching onto our son whose face was buried in daddy's chest. My husband looked at me with big eyes and said,
"It could have been much worse!"
My husband reenacted the scenario, showing me how our son rolled off the edge of the bed just as my husband was turning around to check on him. My husband dashed towards him in a panic, reaching out his strong arm, catching our son inches before he would have hit the wood floor face first.
My poor baby had no idea that he was so high up from the floor. Thankfully, my husband was alert and ready to be there to catch him when he fell. (Note to new parents: be aware of where you place your baby to rest and triple check to make sure it is safe for them!)
As my husband shared with me the dramatic replay, my heart wilted from the fear of what could of happened. However, it did not take long for it to be revived, encouraged by the fact that our son was not hurt. Daddy was there for him!
It reminded me of when Peter was called out to walk on the water with Jesus, but unfamiliar with the circumstances he began to fall. Yet, with such close proximity to Jesus, scripture says,
"Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him." - Matthew 14:21
I want to encourage you today as a parent, because I know there are times that you have felt like you have fallen. Maybe you didn't realize your circumstances or the affect of your choices. This is for you...
God is our Father!
"I will be a Father to you,
and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty." - 2 Corinthians 6:1
And just like my husband was able to catch our son, God is there for you and for me, to catch as when we fall!
The Lord makes firm the steps
of the one who delights in him;
though he may stumble, he will not fall,
for the Lord upholds him with his hand. - Psalm 37:23-24
God is our Father and He loves us so much. God is always ready to catch us when we fall and catch our children when they fall. He reaches out His strong arm, He catches us and He comforts us. I hope this brings encouragement to your heart and family today!
- Jennifer Smith Unveiledwife.com
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New Member Class
Sunday, May 20th
11:30am to 2:00pm
If you are interested in learning more about our church please join us at our New Member class and a fellowship brunch on Sunday, May 20th, following worship. As our church family continues to grow this is an opportunity for friends and visitors of our church to learn more about Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church, USA.
The class will begin around 11:30am and will conclude by 2:00pm. Lunch will be served and childcare will be provided upon request.
Our New Member Class includes information about our particular congregation and the foundations of faith that define the Presbyterian Church. You will meet new friends and learn about the many opportunities for involvement we have in our church family. Near the end of the class you may choose to become a member of our congregation, however membership selection is not a requirement to attend the class. All inquirers about our church are welcome.


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Colors play a very important role in our lives. No one can deny the fact that colors even affect our decision making process and how we go about our daily life activities. Colors also play a very important role in each and every field of design. Technically design can be defined as a plan that makes things easier and simpler. Colors when combined with design and artistic sense can do wonders to anything.
There are many things human psychology associates with colors. Scientists have researched and proved that certain colors provoke certain emotions in the human minds. Colors can create themes in a design to convey messages without words or even without an illustration or a drawing. A fine example of that could be the samples of abstract art exhibited in museums all over the world and appreciated by millions of art lovers.
Colors also play a very important role in the field of marketing today. Using same colors in one's logo design, web design, promotional material and physical locations of the business can do wonders. People start associating those colors and imager with your brand and it helps you gain customer trust and loyalty.
When it comes to small businesses with limited resources it becomes difficult to decide which colors to choose and what theme to select. Large corporations on the other hand can hire brand agencies and marketing teams to help them with research and development of a color theme to be used in their marketing and brand building strategies. On the other hand small businesses can not afford to do such things. How they can make a choice which colors to go for.
For a good logo design it is important to remember that the color scheme of your logo design should be something that represents your business. For example for a legal firm using black fight word mark logo would be a very good strategy. However, there is always a little room for using different shades and adding an interesting contrast to your logo design's color scheme.
When choosing the colors for your logo design small business should consider these things first:
· Where will you be using your logo design?
· Who are your audiences?
· What colors better represent your business?
A logo design can be used almost everywhere your business goes. It can be used on your web design, on your brochure design, banner design, business cards, office stationery, posters, coffee mugs, t-shirts, billboards, news paper advertisements, television and so on.
Your color scheme should be something that can be printed on almost every platform with no added expanses on getting the color right. For example a logo design created with the shades of gray, black and white could get printed much easily on almost every platform without any additional costs.
When choosing the colors for your logo, a small business should also consider the sensitivities of their audiences and targeted markets. Based on the demographics of your targeted market you can well understand what colors would be more attractive to your clientele and which colors would not perform that well among your customers.
The basic goal of a logo design is to build a corporate identity for your business. So in the end make sure that you choose the colors that represent your business. Not only your products but also the moral values of your business as well.
Recommended reading: Color Psychology Really Matters
- Claudia Winifred


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I just love this sentiment. It makes me giggle a little everytime I read it. The sentiment and image are from the Flaky Friends stamp set by Stampin' Up!. This is a card I made for this weeks' Christmas in September Challenge over at Creative Inspirations.
I decided to use up some of the Basic Grey Christmas paper I bought last year and hadn't even opened. I also tried using Fantasy Film for the first time. I know if you heat it you create a bond between layers but I decided to go easy the first time. I just ran it through my Big Shot with the new Spellbinders Snowflake die then separated the layers to add some dimension. I also added some dimension with liquid applique (do I ever love that stuff) covered in glitter.
Shading - C1, C00, BG000
Clothing: BG01, BG000, BG0000, R08, R05,
Friday Sketchers - for the sketch
Lollipop Crafts - Glitter, Sparkle, Gems
Totally Gorjuss - Christmas
Paper Playtime - use Water in some form
Sentimental Sundays - Let's see some Dimension
Crazy 4 Challenges - Bling
One Stop Craft - Christmas in September
Creative Belli - B-themed Embellishments
Everybody Art - Friends


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What "Good" Skin Really Means
For most women, there's usually one main aspect of their physical appearance that is prioritized above the rest, and it differs from woman to woman.* Maybe it's your hair--keeping it glossy and straight, bouncy and curly. Maybe it's your weight--staying toned and fit, losing those last couple pounds. Maybe it's your clothing--always being put together in the latest fashion. Maybe it's your teeth--making sure they are white as can be. Maybe it's your nails--colored and buffered at all times. Maybe it's your height--wishing you were shorter or taller. And so on. It could be anything, no matter how realistic. Whatever the case, it's the part of you, appearance-wise, that when kept a certain way, makes you feel happy and gorgeous and in control even if everything else is falling apart.
And when it isn't kept up, when your hair is a messy ball of frizz, when you can see those nightly desserts showing up on your hips, when you wear the same outfit for the millionth time, when your tooth gets a chip or a stain, when your nails are plain, when you can't do a damn thing about whatever it is that you think should be a certain way . . . I'm guessing you feel bad. Less than. Imperfect. Small. Out of control. Not good enough.
For me, that "thing" is a clear complexion.
Good skin is the epitome of beauty to me; it equals effortless beauty and shining health and perfection. I maintain a powerful envy for women who never wear a stitch of makeup and look great, and I continually strive to be that way too. It doesn't help that the Internet (1.6 million hits on Google) and magazines constantly tote tricks of having "good" skin, nor the fact that in today's Instagrammed world, there's always a filter making everyone look their best.
I've been lucky enough to have pretty good skin over the years, minus a bout of acne throughout high school and into college. (Truth be told, I'm sure the latter was a direct result of too much pizza and beer in the dorms.) I experienced a long stretch of time where I didn't really worry about my skin. I wore makeup to cover up old acne scars or flares of pimples, and because makeup is fun and makes me feel confident, but I didn't really need a whole lot of it.
Until I moved to Des Moines, where I've encountered more and more problems with my skin. My job is much more stressful than any job I've had in the past, and so perhaps that has been part of it over the past year or so. It's a vicious cycle -- when I feel like my skin is "bad," I get stressed out, which leads to more breaking out, more makeup to try to cover it up, etc. Having a "bad" skin day is like having a "fat" day for me (a lot of women will get what I mean); it's when I don't want to leave the house, see or talk to anybody until it passes and I feel (and look) better. This pattern has resulted in about a year of constantly worrying about my skin, if it looks "good" or "bad" and what I can do to keep it on the "good" side as much as possible. Overall, if my skin was clear, I felt good about myself. But if it wasn't, sometimes my entire day was ruined as I raced to cover up or hurry away the feared breakout.
Recently, I tried a bit of Retin-A at my best friend's house. She has beautiful, clear skin, and I wanted to be right there with her. The first few times, I had no problems. My skin looked a little clearer and smoother the next day. Then I made a big mistake. You see, the key rules of Retin-A are: after you wash your face at night, wait 20-30 minutes before applying, and only use a pea-sized amount. I forgot to do both these things; I put on about a dime size amount right after washing my face before bed, and ended up with patchy, extremely dry skin that led to a few raw areas on my face. Moisturizer only helped a little, and makeup made it look worse. Overall, not attractive, and even a little painful.
I immediately felt anxiety and stress appear. I wanted to wear a paper bag to work, and hide from my loved ones. I felt distracted, constantly thinking about how terrible I looked and if everyone was thinking about it. At one point, I even wondered if the barista at Starbucks would look at me and think, "Oh my god, she looks ugly." I worried that my boyfriend would love me a little less. And I wanted to throw up a disclaimer to everyone I saw: "I had a reaction to some new face stuff! It wasn't my fault!"**
I felt ashamed by my "bad" skin. I felt like bad skin = bad me. The thoughts came fast and loud: You suck. You failed. You're supposed to look perfect, don't you know? You're not pretty if you don't have good skin. You're supposed to be in control; it's your fault that your face now has some flaws. You're not--wait for it--worthy. Of anything. Of anyone. Of even enjoying this day.
WHOA. What a jerk, right?
It made me want to cry. Lately, I've felt a lot of peace and self-acceptance in terms of my body and appearance, but I realized how quickly I could still associate my self-worth with the way that I looked. I couldn't believe that a breakout had led to such negative thoughts and such a powerful sense of shame. I thought about how I would treat a friend who thought she/he had "bad" skin. First of all, I probably wouldn't notice and dissect their appearance in the first place. Most of things we critique about ourselves aren't really that obvious or horrible to anyone around us; it's usually in our head. Second, I would never, ever, ever talk to him/her the way I would talk to myself. I would try to be loving and encouraging and supportive. I would remind him/her that real life doesn't have pretty filters, and that's okay, even awesome. I'd say, "Hey, you don't have to be perfect. It's just a bad skin/hair/outfit day. Try to let it go. You're still loved. You're still you."
I mean, of all the things in the world to spend my mental energy on, was I really going to devote it to a few days of spots on my face?
No way.
So I worked hard to let it go. No matter what the media says, "good" skin does not make me or anyone else a "good," beautiful person. It doesn't make me perfect, and I don't need to be "perfect" in the first place. It doesn't affect my worthiness as an individual nor does it change who I am. I reminded myself that this was just a temporary flare-up, and soon my skin will go back to normal (and remembered how lucky I am to not have recurring complexion issues nor any sort of skin disease). I decided to cool it on any new face treatments for now, no matter how trendy, and made an appointment with a dermatologist to make sure I'm not dealing with an infection or major irritation.
And then I said to myself, "Hey, you don't have to be perfect. It's just a bad skin day. Try to let it go. You're still loved. You're still you."
*(Disclaimer: this post is likely relevant for some men, too, but I've experienced more discussion with women about similar issues, so that's the place I'll speak from. Second disclaimer: this is obviously a first-world, middle-class sort of problem. Not speaking of behalf of all women by any means.)
**Was I being a ridiculous drama queen or what?


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Shadow Hatcher is desperate to change his life.
Despite an unusually high aptitude for his dream career as an astronaut, he is an unlikely candidate in the eyes of most training schools due to his lowly birth in 23rd Century England's divided society. Then Shadow witnesses a murder in the back lanes of his family's farm, and lets the police record his memories to use as a witness testimony.
His bravery attracts the attention of society's most powerful people, the Talented, whose links to the ruling class can make Shadow's dream come true.
When his testimony results in the collapse of an illegal Dream-Morphine racket, Shadow is thrown into a strange new world with dangers that he is only dimly aware of. As he becomes more deeply involved in the world of the Talented, he must live with dark secrets and face constant dangers to prevent his family from paying the ultimate price for his success.
A price someone now seems intent on making them pay...


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(Gods and Monsters #2)
Releases February 21, 2012
Myth and mayhem inhabit a richly reimagined New Orleans in this sequel to Darkness Becomes Her.After the epic graveyard battle at the end of Darkness Becomes Her, Ari and her friends know what they're up against: Ari is facing the Medusa curse and is haunted by the image of what she will become. To make matters worse, the heinous goddess Athena has kidnapped young Violet and is threatening to destroy Ari.
Ari, along with the superhot Sebastian, is doing everything she can to learn more about Athena and to get Violet back. But the battle of good and evil is bigger than she realizes, and she's about to be pulled into a world more horrific than she could ever imagine....
In this sequel to Darkness Becomes Her Keaton continues to weave together mythology and fantasy to tell a gothic YA tale. The story begins almost right where we left off in the last one. Ari has begun at Presby upon her own request and is training for her eventual match up against queen evil bitch Athena. For the first one-third of the book that's pretty much all Ari does, and I was afraid that the slow pacing would continue. As I reached the book's middle, the action started to pick up a little and I was relieved that I became much more interested in the story. I still find myself a little iffy on the chemistry between Ari and Sebastian though, I just want more. More heat, more flirting, more something. Sebastian experiences some changes in this installment they might hopefully lead to him becoming more intense and a little sexier in the next one (sexy for YA, I mean).
I do love the world Keaton has created for this series, and as I said about book one, the world building and setting of the story are the biggest stars here. A ruined, future New Orleans provides an awesome backdrop for a place where vampires, shifters, and ancestors of gods reside. I would like to see a little more fleshing out of those paranormal and mythological characters. There are so many different types of paranormal characters that they can't all be fully developed in one or two books, so I'm hoping to get more background as the series goes on.
Ari continues to be a really great young adult heroine. She is strong, doesn't make decisions that don't make any sense, and she cares about her friends and family. Ari's driving force is to get her people back and avoid giving into her curse. In book one I really enjoyed the friendship between Ari and the odd little Violet, and she is absent for quite a lot of time in this one. I can't wait to hopefully read more about their special connection in the next book.
Athena is a pretty awesome bad guy, or bad girl I guess. She is evil and mean and will make you hate her. We finally get a little more information on her backstory, and that helps the reader to understand her anger and her motives.
All in all, I still enjoyed this series after reading book two and I will certainly keep an eye out for book three!
This review is based on an advance copy of the book, provided by the publisher.


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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - 29. September 2009
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has stock on 3M's EM Eye Meter Series, a new universal test and measurement platform that offers a highly expandable, cost-reducing solution to manufacturers looking for accurate electrical event detection.
The following products are now available on Digi-Key's global websites:
- CTM048-21 (Digi-Key # SCP297-ND) EM eye meter with ESD sensor
- CTM048-28 (Digi-Key # SCP295-ND) EM eye meter with EMI sensor
- CTM048-29 (Digi-key # SCP296-ND) EM eye meter with RF sensor
In addition to their availability on Digi-Key's websites, these products are slated to be featured in upcoming print and online catalogs.
From 3M's Electronic Solutions Division, the EM eye meter provides three devices in one unit. The meter consists of a base unit and three separate sensors for electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency (RF), and electrostatic discharge (ESD) detection. The modular design can save manufacturers money by allowing them to purchase the functionality they need when they need it.
The EM eye meter instantly displays information on its color touch screen and logs data on an SD card. This meter is the only known one of its kind on the market that has a touch screen display, offering incomparable convenience and ease of use. Additionally, the meter's handheld size provides portability and allows manufacturers the ability to check their control plans more frequently, potentially reducing production disruptions.
The ESD sensor identifies steps in the process where ESD events occur and verifies that ESD control methods are functioning as designed, which helps reduce the cost of controls and increase the speed of diagnosis. It also contains an ESD event counter that tracks the number of events above the set threshold and records discharge strength so that immediate, effective adjustments can be made.
The EMI sensor detects and measures transient signals, minimizing interference with normal operation of sensitive equipment. The RF sensor detects receptions of transmitted signals. The sensor provides for exceptional sensitivity and true RF input.
The EM eye meter can be used in a broad range of manufacturing settings, including printed circuit boards, hard disk drives, defense and aerospace, medical equipment, and semiconductor. The meter is also a good fit for companies that install and manage mobile phone towers.
About 3M Electronic Solutions Division
3M Electronic Solutions Division offers innovative solutions to the electronics market, such as static control products, copper interconnect systems, cable and cable assemblies, carrier and cover tapes and trays, flexible circuits, embedded capacitor materials, and Textool brand test and burn-in sockets. For more information about interconnect solutions available from 3M Electronic Solutions Division, visit www.3m.com.
About Digi-Key Corporation
Digi-Key Corporation, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a global, full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than three million products from over 650 quality name-brand manufacturers. With over one million products in stock and an impressive selection of online resources, Digi-Key is committed to stocking the broadest range of electronic components in the industry and providing the best service possible to its customers. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available on the Digi-Key website.
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- Bellmont Partners, Minneapolis, USA
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New patient referrals and grant applications to be accepted from: September 1 of each year through December 31 of each year.
Is the WLSFA a Charity?
The Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America – WLSFA is a 501( C ) 3 Public Charity. The WLSFA is the only charity whose core focus is funding grants for weight loss surgery. Powered by thousands of weight loss surgery patients, medical professionals, and industry partners. Together we volunteer our time to gather resources, raise funds to give away in the form of grants.
Our Mission Statement: Ending obesity by empowering people to move from surviving to thriving through weight loss surgery, education, and support. Performing charitable services and supporting research to find solutions to enhance the quality of life of the morbidly obese community. Raising awareness and funds for surgery.
About the WLSFA Grant Referral Program:
Surgeons identify and refer patients in need to the WLSFA grant program.
The WLSFA funds full and partial grants.
Do you have a list of surgeons who refer patients?
The answer is YES we do post a list of doctors in our Network of Care. They are surgeons who have referred or will refer patients in the future. Link to List of Surgeons Who Refer
Contacting our current Network of Care doctors does not guarantee they will refer you. The surgeons who donate their time to us are not compensated for their services. They are part of the charitable grant. It is always up to the surgeon and practice who they choose to help and refer to apply for a grant. Introducing the WLSFA Charitable grant program to a new surgeon is often the best path.
How long does it take to get a grant?
The Grant process can take up to one year. The WLSFA accepts referrals and applications for 6 month from June 1 of each year until December 31 of each year.
The WLSFA reviews all completed applications and funds grants from January 1 of each year though June 1 of each year. The WLSFA funds as many grants as possible from the funds raised in that fiscal year.
There is never a guarantee any grants can be funded it all based on funds raised in that grant cycle.
Who can refer patients to apply for a full grant?
Any US Center of Excellence bariatric surgeons, US plastic surgeons that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons (ABPS) and members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) may refer one patient for a full grant every three years. If the patient applies and is selected for the full grant the referring surgeon must offer to contribute the surgery and a year of follow up care (contribution in kind). The WLSFA then funds the following: hospital fees, lab tests, anesthesiologist fee and BLIS Complication insurance policy (if the hospital does not have their own self pay complication program available). The patient is also provided a year's worth of vitamins and supplements.
Who can refer patients to apply for partial grants?
Bariatric surgeons who have contributed at least one surgery every three years can refer patients for partial grants. Partial grants are from $100 to $4000 and are considered on a case by case basis and are based on funds available and in the order received. Partial grants fund fees that can stop a patient's journey to the operating room for an otherwise fully funded surgery.
How are grant recipients selected?
The selection committee bases the decisions on financial hardship and patient effort only.
All required information must be submitted with the application including an essay which can be up to five type written pages telling their story.
The blinded grant application (the applicant name and contact information is removed) along with the surgeons referral is reviewed by the selection committee who selects the finalists.
The board of directors of WLSFA.org choose the actual grant recipients from the finalists for each grant cycle. The number of grants awarded is based on the funds raised in that grant cycle.
There is no guarantee any grants will be awarded.
Items the WLSFA funds for full grants: Hospital fees, Pre and Post operative medication and testing, Anesthesiologist, Complication Insurance Policy, Bariatric Supplements.
Items the WLSFA funds for partial grants: Co-Pays, deductibles, COBRA fees for the suddenly unemployed, other fees not covered for an otherwise insured or funded patient.
Where do the funds come from?
Annual fundraiser: The WLSFA hosts an annual national fundraiser each spring. Titled "The Mother of All Meet & Greets". It is the largest gathering of weight loss surgery patients in the world! The event raises thousands of dollars for our grant fund. The number of attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and funds has grown each year. This event is a world class program with nationally known speakers, educational sessions, and entertainment for all who attend.
Donation programs: The WLSFA runs a number of donation programs such as charity charms, logo wear, races, and walks. Weight loss surgery patients run individual fundraisers all year long. Donations from patients, doctors, hospitals, and industry partners and well as generous sponsorship from industry partners fund our grants.
WLSFA Chapter Program: Local area chapters are forming across the United States. Local chapters each have their own annual fundraisers and collect membership fees. Together it allows bariatric practices and patients the ability to fund grants for people in their neighborhoods and towns! Chapters are hosted by Bariatric Centers of Excellence and patients in a combined effort to give back to their communities!
Please join us and help "Tip the scales in the right direction"
Web: WLSFA.ORG Email: email@example.com Call: 415-234-9074


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1. Log in to your account at my.wondersign.com.
2. Select or create a new playlist which will have a new device. Here's how to create a new playlist.
3. On the right side of your screen within the playlist, click "Assign Player(s)."
4. After you click "Assign Player(s)," you will be able to view all of the devices you have activated on your Wondersign account. If you have a a lot of devices, you can use the search bar to locate your devices by name, tags, or location on your devices.
5. After you have checked the devices you want to add to the playlist, click on "Apply."
6. The devices you want assigned to the playlist will now appear above "Assign Player(s)" on the bottom right of your screen. Make sure you hit "Save Playlist," and all the devices listed will now receive content associated with the playlist.


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The Physics and Control of Balancing on a Point
Roy Featherstone
Australian National University
September 1, 2016 at 3:30 PM
McConnell Engineering Room 437
In the field of robotics, the task of actively balancing on a narrow support, such as a point or line, is usually seen as a control problem; and it has been solved many times using various ideas from control theory. This talk takes a fresh look at the problem from a physical point of view, which yields both a simple model of the physical process of balancing and a simple control system to accomplish it. For the special case of balancing in a plane, the robot's behaviour is characterized by just two numbers, and the controller's gains are trivial functions of these numbers. The resulting control system is able to balance the robot in such a way that a single joint can perform two tasks at once: balance the robot and simultaneously follow a commanded motion trajectory. Several examples of balancing behaviours will be shown and explained, including the technique of leaning in anticipation of a future motion command.A short bio
Dr. Featherstone obtained his first degree from the University of Southampton, and his Ph.D. from the University of Edinburgh on the subject of robot dynamics algorithms. He has since worked for many organizations, including Philips Laboratories, Oxford University and the Australian National University, and he is currently a Visiting Professor at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa. Dr. Featherstone is one of the world's leading experts in the field of rigid-body dynamics, and a Fellow of the IEEE. He is the inventor of the articulated-body algorithm and the spatial vector algebra, as well as many other concepts and algorithms, and he is the author of two books on the subject. His current research concerns the creation of an exceptionally high-performance hopping and balancing machine, called Skippy, which aims to exhibit a degree of athleticism far beyond any existing robot.


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I'm writing this as I sit on a shady patio in Orlando, Florida. I am on vacation…but I'm not really on vacation. I'm a parent of still slightly smallish children so being away from home with them all in tow at a place like this one, the happiest place on earth, is not quite my idea of a vacation. Vacation is a misnomer in this case, actually it's a lot of work.
To be fair, taking all four of them to the grocery store at home is work too and the grocery store at least has some familiarity. When we go on "vacation" everything is unfamiliar, new, exciting, crazy making. I realized the other day while having the obligatory theme park experience that I am hyper-vigilant when I'm on vacation with the kids. I recognized it the moment I made eye contact with a harried mother across path from the ice cream stand. We sort of nodded at each other and broke contact before anything could escape our watchful eyes. We were on guard duty, she and I…alongside the multitude of caretakers and parents trying to keep it all together in a place that thrives on the chaotic energy of children.
I'm already constantly vigilant merely by nature of being a parent of still smallish children but to be on "vacation" with them with all the potential unforeseeable disasters lurking in every nook and cranny…the possibility of things I cannot fathom and cannot control…and the fact that my children are all "strong willed" or as we say now, "spirited…" Forget about it.
At THIS moment, the 5th day into our 6 day vacation, the kids are in the hotel room and they are watching TV…a LOT of TV..a lot…A LOT because I'm knackered (as my pretty Brit friend Jude would say.) Any reserves I might have to counterbalance the unknowable are spent and there is no amount of coffee to alleviate the absence of energy.
All this to say that for me, being on vacation with my children is not so much a vacation as much as it is simply parenting with a different set of circumstances and an absence of rituals like, say- tooth brushing and sane bedtimes and healthy food choices and brain stimulating activities.
It could be different of course. We could be that family who takes the historical vacations in which we learn about something cool and brain stimulating every 5 or 10 minutes. We could be that family who easily transfers all the normal rituals to "vacation" places. We could be that family who use vacation time to reconnect or recharge and obviously, I guess we do get reach into that that now and again…but mostly, we're not that family.
We're slapshot and last minute…we're "let's take off for vacation TOMORROW!" checking vacation spots on our iPhones as we drive south on I-75. We're the "wouldn't it be cool if we…" family…and really, it generally pays off. It's the nature of being freelance/self employed artist types I think. We do have some intensely awesome moments but I confess, they do come at a price and today the price is too much television and microwave popcorn.
This too shall pass…


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What I've been Reading
Full Bore by Wlliam McInnes - I thoroughly enjoyed this romp through popular culture of the past. Suburbia, joking around with mates, television shows, games, drinking coffee and much more. William tells a few tales of his childhood and how life was different then. Humourous and laconic, this was a fun read.
The Hate Race by Maxine Beneba Clarke – This is one of the most compelling and fascinating memoirs I have read in a long time. It tells the story of Maxine's childhood and teen years – growing up as a dark-skinned girl in Sydney suburbia. I was mortified but not surprised by the way young Maxine was treated by her peers. The names and the brutality were shocking. As a young child, she was aware of her heritage and had a love/hate relationship with it herself. Immensely proud and yet simultaneously deeply embarrassed of her skin colour and was desperate to fit in. As she grew into a more confidant teen she found her voice in debating and began to show characteristics of the amazing woman and unique voice that she holds today.
Pictures of Italy by Charles Dickens - yes, that Charles Dickens, this is a travel book of France and Italy from 1844! Dickens was a journalist prior to being a novelist. It follows a long trip he took from Paris down to Marseilles, across the French and then Italian Riviera, then up into Venice, Rome, Florence etc. He is travelling by cart and horse and occasionally by boat with a large group and they such a descriptive writer as we know yet this is very different to his fiction. He was also doing the same trip that I did except in reverse and you know the things that took his fancy in each city or town are what still takes our fancy today. This doesn't feel that dated despite being over 150 years old and is truly one of the best books I have read recently.
Fight Like A Girl by Clementine Ford – whilst I used to be a big fan of Ford, I have backed away a little in recent years as I have found her a little bit too overpowering or aggressive online. However, reading this book took my back to the Ford of years past. This is a great kick-arse feminist read covering a whole range of subjects. Written with conviction and compassion and little bit of humour. I loved her chapter on clothing for women, when will someone resolve this. I devoured this quickly nodding and agreeing with almost everything she wrote. Welcome back Clementine!
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson - this is my third or fourth read of this seminal book by travel and odd bods writer Bill Bryson. I 'discovered' Bill about 20 years ago and read everything by him and loved them all. He has a dry sense of humour, doesn't take himself seriously, and has a delight for the offbeat details. A Walk in the Woods is his best, following him on a hike through the Appalachian Trail in the US, with an old mate he has not seen in a while. This is a funny and observant book, and this time I listened to Bill read it and that heightened the experience.
Bassoon King by Rainn Wilson - a fun and interesting read. Filled with stories of Rainn's interesting upbringing, how he got into television and movies with behind the scenes stories.
The Best of Adam Sharp by Graeme Simsion – is the third novel by the humorous Australian writer of The Rosie Project. This was an ok read, about an ex musician living with his wife in the UK but bored and when an ex lover from his music days in Australia contacts him things go a little haywire. I found this a little clunky and obvious read, but for a summer read at the beach it is not too bad.
What I've Been Watching
Amy Schumer S3 and S4 – a great fun feminist escape as always.
Broad City S3 – the girls out and about in New York, causing chaos and having a blast. I love these gals so much.
Toast of London S1 and S2 – I have never seen this hilarious comedy starring Matt Berry (IT Crowd and Mighty Boosch) as Steven Toast, an older actor who just cannot seem to make a go of it! And I loved it!
Aquarius S1 – about a detective (David Duchovny) in LA in the 60s with Charles Manson and his cult as the backdrop. I didn't mind this, but it didn't grab me that much either. Felt like it dragged without much happening.
Veep S5 – wow, this is the best yet. Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and Tony Hale are simply perfection, hilarious, physical comedy at its very best. This season is clever and on pointe. The entire cast shines, as Selina tried to win the presidency for real!
Divorce – been loving this new dark comedy with Sarah-Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church as a couple going through a divorce. It is a slow burn but by episode 3 you are hooked, or at least I was.
Please Like Me S4 – a little darker this season, but this show continues to peel back the layers and impress. One of the best Australian comedies of all time.
Rosehaven – lovely new Australian comedy set in Tasmania starring the delightful Celia Pacquola and the awkward but hilarious Luke McGregor. I love seeing the pair together on screen as purely best friends. This simply shines!
Westworld – still unsure about this one, but I am plunging on.
The Walking Dead S7 – holy shit, talk about pushing viewers to the very edge. The season opener to this fave show was the most horrendous, grotesque, and heart breaking hour of television I have ever seen. I screamed and sobbed my way through and almost didn't make it. This was trying for fans and the screams were held all over the online communities. And so I have kept up with it and it has pulled back but only a little. This season is the test for viewers, let's hope it is all worthwhile.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – this war dramedy has been apparently been much maligned but I quite enjoyed it. Tina Fey was affable and believable as a reporter sent to the Middle East despite not having experienced such things before.
The Jungle Book – I very much enjoyed this new adaptation of the classic book. The visuals were stunning and it was well paced and fun.
Labyrinth of Lies – an intense film about Nazis starting to pay for their crimes in 60s Germany.
The Belier Family – I finally caught up with this marvellous feel-good French film about a gifted young girl from a deaf family who is asked to try out for a singing school in Paris. This film is sentimental but without being tacky, it is feel good without making you feel like an idiot and the music is spectacular. Funny and heart-warming, this is definitely a must see film!
Youth- this is my film of the month. A stunning turn by the director of The Great Beauty starring Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel in some sort of retreat in the Swiss Alps. Caine is a retired famous Maestro so is trying to avoid the world. Keitel is working on his final film. Caine's daughter (Rachel Weisz) is married to Keitel's son and their marriage breaks down, Caine's ex-wife is dying and Keitel has a run in with his muse (Jane Fonda in a small but outstanding role). And yet so much more than all this happens, against the most stunning cinematography you will see. Everyone shines, themes are complex but a more divine film you won't see.
What I've Been Listening To
Dolly at Glastonbury – this was sheer delight, in a crowd that could have eaten her alive, she was cherished and worshipped – as she well should. And she sounded amazing! Go Dolly!
70s Radio – I am just loving my 70s Radio on Fox. My area of expertise has always been odd songs from the 70s (and classics of course), things I heard on Casey Kasem or Countdown back from my childhood. It's funny how these songs stick. You may not have heard them in years, but as soon as they come on, you know every word and who the obscure artist singing them is!


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Heidi Sormaz, PhD,
is the founder, owner, and director of Fresh Yoga. A senior Forrest Yoga Mentor, she has been practicing and teaching since 1996. As a yogi, she teaches embodied self-care as a response to the uncertainty of life.
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Firefox GNU Linux DRM plugin [Solved]
Discussion of features in Mozilla Firefox
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Hi I'm running Linux Mint and Netrunner OS(Kubuntu) on my computers. And I haven't noticed the Adobe DRM plugin yet, does anyone know when the GNU Linux version of Firefox is going to include this plugin?
Last edited by Baldape on September 23rd, 2016, 8:25 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I'd like to know it too...
I don't know, but I see this in about:config in my Firefox 40b2.
Is there some plugin we are supposed to see in Add-ons Manager?
Don't know where I would test it.
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It should show up in the Add-ons Manager's Plugins tab as "Primetime Content Decryption Module provided by Adobe Systems, Incorporated"
Firefox 49 fixes this preferences>content>DRM content.
In Linux make sure you have ffmpeg installed. DRM will not work without it.
Thanks BUT, this oldie from 2015 needs it's rest.
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(Always choose the "Custom" Install.)
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