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Young Indian wicket-keeper batsman –Ishan Kishan, who led India U19 team to Final of the 2016 World Cup, unfortunately losing to West Indies, has a piece of advice for the Prithvi Shaw-led side, who led the Indian successfully to yet another U19 title against Australia today.
India clinched their fourth U19 title as they won the final by 8 wickets chasing a mere 217. The scored was overhauled by the Indian batsmen inside 40 overs with Manjot Kalra scoring an unbeaten 101 to guide his side to the title. Manjot also bagged the Man of the Match award for his match-winning knock while Shubhman Gill was awarded the Man of the Series award.
According to a report in Hindustan Times, Ishan Kishan said, "With increased TV coverage and presence of selectors and scouts at U-19 events, it is a great platform for young cricketers. You are always in focus. A good performance at the World Cup can do great wonders. But one should not over-think about the success here. It should work as an encouragement."
He further added, "Sometimes what happens is that as one graduate to the senior level, too much thought is given on the reputed and senior names that the cricketer gets to play with. The basic should not be forgotten, that is to watch the ball and not the name of the bowler."
The 19-year-old left-hander, who has been a regular member of the India-A side, was recently picked up by Mumbai Indians (MI) for R6.2 crore for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018, hoping to learn a lot with playing some great of the game in the IPL.
He further added on the same, "Money and fame will come. But if it becomes the priority, one may fail in the longer run. Personally, I have got a great chance and it is up to me how I utilize this chance. I am now part of the defending champions, and I am hoping to learn a lot."
Kishan followed the U-19matches in New Zealand, and that's why he was confident that they will win the final. He also said that India should emulate their display against Pakistan in the high-pressure Final encounter today.
Kishan signed off by saying, "That performance will give them confidence in the final against Australia. I think India will win the World Cup. Also, they have Rahul Dravid to guide for them. I am hoping for the best."

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On Friday 24 April 2009, H.R.H. Princess Máxima of the Netherlands will officiate at the christening and launch of trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Máxima. Van Oord has the vessel built at the IHC Merwede yard in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands.
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Our friend Martin Andrew, an Aussie who compiles a monthly newsletter on Chinese military developments, had an interesting tidbit in his latest post about the PLAN's Marine forces.
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But these marine battalions are supported by special operations forces who do the old-school SEAL mission of beach recon for amphibious assault. But check out the pic of the SinoSEAL. We're digging the K-Bar in his mouth and the trigger discipline of his compadre.
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The following information is for designed for Practitioners but is also useful for parents to be aware of.
Sexual exploitation is a hidden form of abuse. Risk indicators and vulnerability factors are set out in the protocol and can include isolation from peers, worrying use of the internet or mobile phones, going missing or unexplained 'gifts'. Disclosure of this form of abuse is very rare. There are also difficulties engaging young people where sexual exploitation is present and this means that workers have to be persistent, even when the young person is saying they don't want help.'Closing' cases in these situations, even though a young person is resisting any intervention may not be the right thing to do. Remember that grooming, manipulation and coercion are powerful factors within the exploitation. Involving other agencies, including parents / carers may help in respect of understanding and minimising the risks that a young person is being exposed to.
2. The Sexual Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework (SERAF)
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3. Roles and Responsibilities
Whilst everyone has a responsibility for being alert to CSE and sharing concerns we must also be clear about any specific roles and responsibilities we have as individual workers, and as agencies / organisations. Police and Social Services are the lead agencies for investigating allegations of sexual exploitation. Other organisations may need to ensure that workers know how to recognise risk and make a referral; consider how they are working to prevent CSE; contribute tomulti-agency plans; help raise awareness more generally or be involved in developing self-care skills with young people . Practitioners have told us that there is a concern that lower risk young people do not get the support they need; consider how can we work together at an earlier stage to prevent risks escalating?
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It is vitally important to share concerns around the risk of sexual exploitation, as often smaller concerns can be the 'tip of an iceberg' of complex or organised abuse. 'Soft' information / unconfirmed suspicions may help to build up an overall picture or contribute to Police intelligence and help to identify hotspots, patterns of risk and offenders. Use the lead person in your agency to discuss concerns or refer directly to the Police or Social Services.
5. The All Wales Protocol 'Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children who are at Risk of Abuse through Sexual Exploitation'
Practitioners told us that they were aware of the protocol but were not confident about it being consistently applied. The protocol will guide and inform your practice, and if consistently implemented will help keep young people safe. Ensure that the protocol is accessible within your agency. A summary of the protocol is below.
Summary of the All Wales Protocol: Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children at Risk of Abuse through Sexual Exploitation
This national protocol, developed by Barnardos on behalf of the All Wales Child Protection Procedures Review group, applies to all children under the age of 18 and concerns abuse of children through sexual exploitation.
The aim of the protocol is to protect children at risk of this type of abuse and to encourage the prosecution of perpetrators.
The protocol should be referred to when you come across a situation in which you identify that a child is being, or at risk of being, sexually exploited.
Child Sexual Exploitation is: 'the coercion or manipulation of children and young people into taking part on sexual activities. It is a form of sexual abuse involving an exchange of some form of payment which can include money, mobile phones and other items, drugs, alcohol, a place to stay, 'protection' or affection. The vulnerability of the young person and grooming process employed by perpetrators renders them powerless to recognise the exploitative nature of relationships and unable to give informed consent.'
Children do not volunteer to be sexually exploited and they cannot consent to their own abuse: they are forced and/or coerced'.
• Each agency should have a nominated lead person for Child Sexual Exploitation who should have or develop an expertise in this subject and be able to advise practitioners.
• All practitioners should attend training on this subject and be familiar with the risk indicators.
Risk indicators include:
• Staying out late
• Multiple callers, particularly unknown adults
• Expressions of despair (self harm, overdose, eating disorder, challenging behaviour, aggression)
• Disclosure of physical/sexual assault followed by withdrawal of allegation
• Use of a mobile phone that causes concern
• Drug and alcohol misuse
• Use of the internet that causes concern
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• Unsuitable/inappropriate accommodation (including street homelessness)
• Isolated from peers/social networks• Lack of positive/nurturing relationship with an adult
• Exclusion from school or unexplained absences or non engagement with school/college/training
• Living independently and failing to respond to attempts by workers to keep in touch
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• Periods of going missing overnight or longer
• Older boyfriend/controlling adult
• Physical/emotional abuse by that older boyfriend/controlling adult
• Entering/leaving vehicles driven by unknown adults
• Unexplained amounts of money, new clothes and other items
• Frequenting areas know for sex work
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Child Sexual Exploitation is a hidden form of abuse and disclosures from young people are rare. That is why it is important for practitioners to be aware of risk indicators.
If you are concerned that a child is being sexually exploited then you should discuss with your lead person and if necessary, make a referral to Children's Services in your area.
Barnardos have developed a risk assessment tool called SERAF: Sexual Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework. A copy of this can be found in the full protocol. This risk assessment tool enables practitioners to assess the risk of sexual exploitation for a child/young person. The tool includes the aforementioned risk indicators and a section on the vulnerabilities of the young person involved. Each are subscribed a score and it is the total score that will indicate if the risk is mild, moderate or significant.
Following a referral to Children's Services child protection procedures will be initiated if necessary. You will be expected to contribute to any assessment, investigation, multi agency meeting and potentially be part of implementing a plan to protect the child/young person. Please see the All Wales Child Protection Procedures for further information on the child protection process.
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BTW, From our side, the DNS still looks good...
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How do you relieve stress: Massage? Herbal tea? Video games? How about smashing rotten apples?
My friends Ed and Devon live in the Oak Grove area of Portland—Milwaukie, actually—in a neighborhood near the Willamette River that boasts extra-large house lots and mature trees. Many of those trees are oaks, giving the neighborhood its name, most are pines, and many are neglected apple trees. Because these trees were left to run amok for decades, and haven't been pruned or culled, their fruits are scrawny and wormy. While these apples do not lend themselves to fresh-eating, they still serve a very important purpose.
In 2009, Mike and I were invited to a Labor Day party at the house in Oak Grove. "Apple Ball" they were calling the party. Intrigued, we showed up with some beer and snacks.
Those of you who are up on your Get Your Pitchfork On! chronology know that 2009 is the year we sold our land in the Gorge. The sale closed at the end of July. It's safe to say that on Labor Day we were pretty stressed out.
We walked around our friends' house to the backyard, where we could hear everyone congregated. In addition to the usual murmur of voices and music, I kept hearing a high, metallic tink! sound. As we rounded the corner, a smile lit up my face. Our friend Ed was pitching rotten apples to one of his neighbors, who obliterated each one with an aluminum baseball bat. I couldn't wait to get in on this!
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Last year, Ed and Devon understandably decided to take a break from throwing this huge party. I was sad to lose my opportunity to take out some aggression on unsuspecting apples, but we were preparing to move to Wallowa County, and I was in the middle of a yard sale.
Throughout the month of August this year, at our house in Enterprise, I have been dealing with windfall apples from two trees in our backyard. I've gotten a few crisps and a batch of applesauce out of the deal, and also buckets of windfalls too damaged to salvage for food.
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February 1, 2018, Adrian, Michigan – Children from Adrian who suffer abuse will no longer have to bear the added trauma of repeating their story countless times to law enforcement officials and counselors, thanks to the new Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale County.
Catholic Charities showcased its new facility and hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony January 26. Attending were Catholic Charities staff and board members, as well as interested and concerned community members – including Sister Pam Millenbach, OP, who ministers at the facility, and several other Adrian Dominican Sisters. Before and after the formal ceremony, community members had the opportunity to tour the new facility.
The Adrian-based CAC serves as a base where professionals – law enforcement officers, representatives from the prosecutor's office, counselors, and public health officials – can coordinate their efforts so traumatized children only have to tell their story once. Meetings between the child and a forensic interviewer are videotaped so other concerned agencies have access to the information revealed in the interview. The multi-disciplined team can then work together to decide on the most effective ways to help the child and his or her family, and to proceed with investigations and legal action against the abuser.
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Sister Pam, who ministers in foster care for Catholic Charities in Adrian, affirmed the need to limit the trauma that children often face when repeating the story of their abuse. The CAC facility is designed not only to streamline the process of informing professionals of the child's experience, but also to help the child and family members feel safe. The building includes a sunny, brightly colored playroom where children can relax and feel safe, Sister Pam explained.
Sister Pam noted that children have already made use of the new CAC facility.
Sister Barbara Jean Quincey, OP, a member of the Board of Catholic Charities and a resident of Jackson, Michigan, spoke of the effectiveness of the CAC program, which has been in place in Jackson for about two years. CAC "has made it easier for the kids because they haven't had to tell their story to six different people," Sister Barbara explained. "[The professionals] all watch one interview. It's wonderful that they can do this as a seamless garment," she said.
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Clockwise, from top: From left, Sisters Tarianne DeYonker, OP, Attracta Kelly, OP, and Jacqueline Phillips, OP, enjoy the view from the porch of the new Child Advocacy Center facility. The playroom at the new Child Advocacy Center gives children a cheerful place to relax and have fun. State Representative Bronna Kahle (R-Dist. 57) presents a certificate recognizing the new Child Advocacy Center.
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The impact of CCUSA was felt in a strong way in August when the agency, the U.S. Catholic Church's official domestic relief agency, launched a Disaster Mobile Response Center vehicle to bring relief to victims of natural disaster. The vehicle was dispatched to San Antonio, Texas, to bring relief supplies to Houston after Hurricane Harvey.
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Any experience with the Raptar 135 4.7?
Dennis Mollura
11-Aug-2008, 18:51
Thinking about buying a Raptar 135 4.7 for Crown Graphic 4 by 5.
Any advice?
Kevin Crisp
11-Aug-2008, 18:59
I've used this lens and it was excellent, very sharp edge to edge when stopped down a bit. Very little room for movement on 4X5. Good contrast. Very good value for the money but not really a lens for movements.
Dennis Mollura
11-Aug-2008, 19:06
Thank you. Very helpful.
Jim Graves
11-Aug-2008, 19:39
I like my 135 Raptar also ... here is a nice APUG thread link that you'll enjoy:
Alex Hawley
11-Aug-2008, 19:53
Very little room for movement on 4X5.
I'm not sure about the limited coverage. I've nearly tied my bellows in a knot and have not had coverage problem. Great lens. I think they are way underrated for some reason.
11-Aug-2008, 20:32
I have quite a few Raptars and they are all excellent lenses. [127, 162, 241, 254, 300, 305 -- don't think i missed any.]
My 162 is remarkable. I have noted that I always stop it down below 16 and never have any fall off issues. Coverage on this one seems fine so I would think within reason the 135 would be great as well. Back tilt will help if you run out of room with front movements.
Paul Fitzgerald
11-Aug-2008, 21:28
"Thinking about buying a Raptar 135 4.7 for Crown Graphic 4 by 5."
It was standard issue and marvelous, nice color rendition. The Rapax shutters work very well. The only 'problems' are getting the proper mounting ring and finding a 38mm series VI adapter ring for filters, common size on eBay.
Good luck with it.
Dave Brown
12-Aug-2008, 11:54
This lens is the same as the graflex optar; it's a nice, sharp little lens that allows some movements when stopped down. It's probably in a rapax shutter, these are amazingly robust little units. The only downside is that many examples have scratched front elements from being repeatedly cleaned by a press photographers handkerchief. But generally, if light will still pass through it, the lens will produce a decent image.
Dennis Mollura
12-Aug-2008, 22:04
:D I really appreciate all the informative responses.
Can anyone tell me what diameter the mounting hole in the lensboard is - 36 or 38 mm or something else?
Many thanks.
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Cursive: The All Natural Remedy for Dyslexia
By Tammy Tufty
March 4, 2016
Studies have previously shown that cursive handwriting can improve hand-eye coordination, brain development, language, memory and comprehension. Did you know though, that it is proven to help with dyslexia as well?
Since dyslexia can make it difficult to spell, read, and write, and cursive is a skill that can improve upon these issues, it makes sense that practicing it could benefit people with dyslexia. At least that is the logic the concept was initially based off of and it has proven to ring true.
According to this article from PBS NewsHour, language specialists and other therapists make cursive writing instruction a core part of the therapy plan for students struggling with dyslexia. One such language specialist, Marilyn Zecher, says that because they have difficulty associating sounds and letter combinations together correctly, that cursive helps them decode by integrating "hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and other brain and memory functions." New research shows that involving the hands creates "a stronger association for learning and memory".
Students who have tried cursive handwriting as a therapy for dyslexia claim to notice a distinct improvement in their reading, spelling, writing and comprehension skills. However, now that many schools are dropping cursive handwriting instruction in the classroom, students with dyslexia are forced to seek help elsewhere. The loss of cursive writing in the classrooms is a disservice not just to those with dyslexia, but to all students. Cursive helps support memory, generates critical thinking and improves content assimilation.
There is so much to gain by practicing cursive and so much to lose if it is dropped from curriculums that it is a no brainer, cursive needs to stick around. If you have young students who are not being taught this beneficial skill, then perhaps it would be good idea to teach them at home or get them some lessons.


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Britain has long had a strong Polish community, however Polish fare is hard to find and Polish restaurants are few and far between. In recent years, many supermarkets have added a small international section selling polish meats, yoghurts and their famous pierogi dumplings, but to get a true taste for their hearty and flavoursome cuisine, you need to be wined and dined by a true Pole. Polish dream-team, Andrzej Swietek and his wife and head chef Marlena have recently opened Karczma Polska, along with co-owner Craig Gavin in Old Town, Swindon. The restaurant occupies a spot on trendy Wood Street (previously the home of Los Gatos who have moved around the corner). Andrzej has been working in Swindon for over 6 years, but professional chef Marina only moved to the UK a few months ago to head the kitchen of Karczma Polska. Marina captures the flavours of Poland in a concise menu of Polish specialities, such as bigos, a traditional hunter's stew, and of course, pierogi.
I found this review quite challenging to write. I have always said that I would never write a bad review; if I have nothing nice to say, I prefer to say nothing. However, I left Karczma Polska with mixed feelings. The food was not to my taste, however, that is not to say that the food was bad. Quite the opposite: the food was perfectly executed, well-seasoned and served by the most hospitable and kind waitress it has ever been my pleasure to meet. As the waitress said herself, Polish foods have a completely different flavour to many other European cuisines and therefore may not suit everyone's palette. But many of you might absolutely love this food, therefore I can't not write this review and I do strongly recommend that you go to Karczma Polska and try their dishes for yourselves. Whether you love the food or not, you are sure to have a wonderful experience.
The interior of the restaurant is aglow with warming reds and terracotta. The tiled floor, red brick walls and chunky wooden furnishings made me feel instantly feel at home; it's a great balance of rustic simplicity with modern touches. We were greeted by the waitress who kindly took our coats and showed us to our table. I had to do a double take when I opened the menu. The right side was entirely in Polish and I failed to notice the English version on the left. Being my first Polish dining experience, I hadn't a clue what to order, so was thankful for the advice and explanations of our waitress.
I was keen to try something completely new, but still wanted to taste some authentic pierogi—having only had ones out of a packet previously—so rather than ordering a starter, the waitress suggested that mum and I share a plate of pierogi before having our individual mains, and offered to prepare one of each flavour so we could try them all!
While our dishes were prepared, we received a basket of Polish bread, along with a dish of gherkins and a traditional pork "butter"—the exact ingredients of which were top secret, but I imagine it was a sort of seasoned pork fat and pork mince spread. We were instructed to spread the bread with the butter, then top with a slice of gherkin and a little salt. The bread was lovely and soft, but I wasn't such a fan of the spread.
The pierogi (£9.50) dish had been split onto two separate plates for us, and came with a delicious tangy and slightly sweet salad that was reminiscent of sauerkraut. The pierogi were fried and topped with caramelised onions. There were three fillings: potato and cheese, pork and cabbage and wild mushroom. Each of the fillings were very flavoursome—the cabbage version was probably my favourite—but I found the dumpling skins a little thick and slightly greasy.
For mains, I chose the golabki (£10.95), which is a stuffed cabbage leaf with minced pork, rice and herbs, served in a tomato and basil sauce. This dish was much lighter and came with a heavenly light and creamy mashed potato and that refreshing sauerkraut-esque salad from before. The sauce was like a tomato gravy and was perfect for soaking into the mash. The golabki themselves were wrapped into a neat little bundle and tasty enough, but they were my least favourite element to the plate—despite being the main attraction. I could have just eaten the mash, salad and sauce alone.
Mum chose the placek po zbojnicku (£12.50) for her main dish, which was a Polish potato pancake, served with chips and salad. She didn't think it "sounded that Polish" and was going to change her mind, but the waitress assured us that it was a very authentic dish. I had imagined it would be a little like a Spanish tortilla, but it was nothing of the sort. The pancake itself seemed to be made with mashed potato and flour—much like Italian gnocchi; it was quite thick and glutinous. While the pancake itself was a little unusual, the beef filling was tasty. It used 24 day cured prime beef fillet in a meaty sauce with red pepper and herbs and the whole thing was topped with plenty of smoked paprika.
Overall I wasn't disappointed with the meal and I had a lovely time here. I just found the food a little too heavy and hearty. However, on a cold winter's day, I can imagine that this kind of fare would be exactly what you want. Portions are generous and prices are fare. I am yet to try their desserts, but despite not loving the food, I would definitely go back for another try. I am told that the menu may change to reflect some of the lighter summer food eaten in Poland. If you head to Karczma Polska, let me know what you think in the comments below!
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A third party group known as the Principle Leadership PAC has released a new ad supporting Republican Karen Handel that uses footage from last week's congressional shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.
Handel, former Georgia secretary of state, is running for Congress in a special election.
The 30-second ad begins by playing video footage of the aftermath of the shooting while "The unhinged left is endorsing and applauding shooting Republicans" is written across the screen.
It encourages voters to stop the "unhinged leftist" who were "cheering last week's shooting." It also calls for voters to "stop" Handel's opponents, Jon Ossoff and Nancy Pelosi.
Both campaigns have vigorously denounced the ad.
On Monday morning, President Donald Trump shared a tweet promoting Handel, but did not mention anything regarding the ad.
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The clear voice was wispy like smoke, yet resounded in every inch of the heavens and earth, causing one to be unable to determine exactly where the owner of the voice was hiding.
Yonglin's heart went cold and the flames of rage subsided like tidewater, and he instantly became calm and serious as he swept the surroundings with his gaze and said with a low voice, "Since you know my nickname, then what's the point of hiding yourself?"
"Hiding? Why would I need to hide when dealing with a devil like you?" Amidst the wispy and clear voice, a cloud that was white as snow swiftly condensed before transforming into a tall, thin, and handsome middle aged man with three strings of long beard beneath his jaw. His stood in the sky with his hands behind his back as if he'd fused into one with the heavens and the earth, and his entire body seemed to be illusory.
"The Earthly Heaven Sect's Master, Cao Zhiqiu!" Yonglin's pupils dilated as his heart sank to the bottom, and there was only a single thought within his mind — Flee!
However, he instantly felt despair when his gaze swept the surroundings, as a group of cultivators had appeared all around him. There were young and old, male and female amongst these cultivators, and all of their auras were formidable and revealed a strength that wasn't lower than the Rebirth Realm!
Moreover, Yonglin had already discerned that besides the few Earthly Immortal Realm experts that had shut themselves away from the world for a few thousand years, all the higher-ups of the Earthly Heaven Sect had actually been mobilized at this moment.
I'm doomed!
I'll probably be unable to escape calamity today!
Yonglin gave up completely, and the bitterness in his heart was to the extreme as he looked at Sikong Hen's headless corpse. The child he watched grow up had died, and he himself wouldn't live for long.
"20 years ago, my Junior Sister, Miao Qing, suffered all kinds of humiliation from you before being tortured to death. I, Cao Zhiqiu, vowed that day that I wouldn't rest until I annihilated you, Cheng Yonglin. This vow has been like an inner demon that bitterly tortured me for 20 years, causing me to be unable to eat or sleep in peace and be unable to step into the Earthly Immortal Realm for a long time." Cao Zhiqiu's eyes were like the night sky as scenes changed constantly within it, yet his voice was extremely flat as if he was speaking of an extremely ordinary matter. "Now, my chance has finally come. So long as I kill you, my inner demons will be eliminated, and advancing to the Earthly Immortal Realm wouldn't be far beyond reach for me any longer."
Yonglin utterly never imagined that a female disciple of the Earthly Immortal Sect that he'd brutally murdered all those years ago would actually cause Cao Zhiqiu to make such a heavy vow. At this moment, he couldn't help but be horrified as he listened to Cao Zhiqiu's voice that was flat and emotionless, and his entire body went cold, as if he'd fallen into a pit of ice.
"Hmph! If you want to kill me, then kill me! What's with all the nonsense?" Yonglin's figure shook as the baleful qi in his body gushed out violent like the tide, and then he turned around to try and break out of the encirclement. Even though he knew that he would die for sure, he still wanted to try, otherwise he would be disgruntled.
"Can you escape?" A trace of icy cold disdain suffused the corners of Cao Zhiqiu's mouth as he took a step forward in the air, and his figure moved between the void and reality, causing his tall and thin figure to have already teleported to arrive before Yonglin in the next moment, then he raised his hand before slapping it down.
An extremely simple palm strike that didn't contain the slightest aura of strength, yet the heavens and the earth seemed to have become a part of this palm, and it carried the might of the heavens and the earth, causing one to be unable to resist nor avoid it.
Yonglin roared loudly as he utilized all the energy in his entire body and condensed it within his arms before using them to block before him. But all of this was only a futile effort, as Cao Zhiqiu's palm directly shattered his arms before pressing down onto his chest.
His bones, tendons, and flesh shattered inch by inch as Yonglin's entire body was like a piece of cloth that had been torn apart, and he transformed into countless tiny pieces of bloody mush that sprayed in the air. An expert at the Rebirth Realm that looked down upon the world was actually unable to resist even a single strike of Cao Zhiqiu's, and he instantly lost his life and died extremely tragically.
"20 years… I've finally freed myself…" Cao Zhiqiu withdrew his palm and his entire bearing seemed to have changed completely. It was as if he'd broken the shackles on his heart, causing him to seem even more wispy and like a lonely pine tree that held up the heavens. No matter how the heavens and the earth changed or how the times changed, he would remain unshakeable, and this change caused him to faintly emit a trace of an immortal aura.
"Congratulations Sect Master for eliminating your inner demons. You'll surely ascend the Earthly Immortal Realm in the future and strive to obtain immortality from the heavens!" All the Rebirth Realm elders of the Earthly Heaven Sect bowed and congratulated him successively.
Cao Zhiqiu smiled, and then his gaze swept out to descend onto a cold young man and said with a smile. "Moxuan, you've done an extraordinary service today. Once we've returned to the sect, Master will personally forge a heaven shaking sword for you to assist you in shining brightly in the Allstar Meeting and spreading the might of my Earthly Heaven Sect!"
This person was Lin Moxuan. He was slightly stunned before kneeling and bowing to the ground, and his voice carried a trace of excitement. "Thank you, Master, for your great kindness!"
It was because of coincidental good luck that he'd happen to see Sikong Hen leading a group of Golden Core Realm disciples and charging out of the city last night during the rainstorm, and he had the impulse to follow. Never had he imagined that the target Sikong Hen was pursuing would actually be his 'old friend' Chen Xi. So he immediately concealed himself with the intention of waiting for the right moment to take action. Not only did he want to reclaim his own Magic Treasure, he wanted to take possession of all the treasures in Chen Xi's possession.
However, when he witnessed Chen Xi killed a few Golden Core Realm disciples of the Sikong Clan in the time of a few breaths before fighting equally with Yonglin who was at the Rebirth Realm with a cultivation at the perfection-stage of the Golden Hall Realm, he was instantly boundlessly astounded in his heart and almost didn't dare believe his eyes. A fact like this caused him to have no choice but to extinguish the thoughts in his heart.
But, he was also unwilling to let it go, so he sent a transmission jade slip back to the sect and sought to rely on the strength of the sect to annihilate Chen Xi. In this way, even though he would be unable to monopolize all the treasures in Chen Xi's possession, it would be considered to be a great merit.
As expected, when he heard the Sect Master wanted to personally forge a sword for him, Lin Moxuan knew that he'd made the right decision this time. But there was still a trace of regret in his heart because Chen Xi had already fled when the Sect Master rushed over. In this way, his intentions of wanting to obtain the treasures in Chen Xi's possession had become a dream.
"Are you feeling regretful that you weren't able to kill Chen Xi?" Suddenly, Cao Zhiqiu arrived by Lin Moxuan's side and sighed. "That little fellow can't be killed. At least, he can't die at the hand of an old fellow like me. Otherwise, it will surely cause a calamity of annihilation for my Earthly Heaven Sect."
Lin Moxuan was stunned and seemed to not dare believe it, and then he seemed to have thought of something. "What Master means is only us juniors can make a move against him?"
A trace of praise flashed within Cao Zhiqiu's eyes. "Exactly. It's considered as a spar amongst those of these same generation if all of you make a move against him, and that kid can only blame his skills for being inferior if he died. But if we made a move against him, it would be an act of the old bullying the young. At that time, even if we kill that kid, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Lin Moxuan gathered up the courage and asked. "Master, exactly what background does that fellow possess? Why are even you extremely afraid of him?"
Cao Zhiqiu sighed. "It isn't only me, I'm afraid all of the old fellows in the entire Darchu Dynasty don't dare act recklessly. Alas, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. You'll naturally understand if you have the chance to enter the Dark Reverie."
"Even all the old fellows in the Darchu Dynasty don't dare act recklessly?" Lin Moxuan instantly seemed as if he was struck by lightning, and he felt incapable of comprehending the meaning behind it.
"Let's go. The Sikong Clan actually dares to harbor Cheng Yonglin for 20 years, and I ought to make them pay properly for this debt!" Even though Cao Zhiqiu's tone was flat, yet it revealed a murderous feeling.
Lin Moxuan knew that even if the Sikong Clan wasn't annihilated because of this, the vitality of the clan would suffer extreme harm.
The atmosphere in the Sikong Clan's discussion room was heavy to the point it was suffocating.
The current Patriarch, Sikong Xiaoyun, sat upright and silently at the center, and even though he kept silent, his heavy, fierce, and dignified face contained an ominous expression that terrified all the elders of in the room to the point of being silent like cicadas in the winter.
Sikong Hua stood at the furthermost edge with an anxious and fearful expression as if he was sitting on a carpet of needles.
Just moments ago, the scouts had send news back that his brother Sikong Hen and the 18 Golden Core Realm disciples of the clan had been killed, and even the Rebirth Realm expert, Uncle Yonglin, had perished.
This was undoubtedly an extremely heavy blow to the entire Sikong Clan, yet it wasn't to the extent of causing the entire clan to fall. Presently, the thing that caused everyone in the entire Sikong Clan to be uneasy was the Earthly Heaven Sect had actually sent out an order that instructed the Sikong Clan to hand over 50% of the clan's resources, and the deadline was three days and without any room for delay.
That was 50% of the clan's resources! If they were to hand it over, the Sikong Clan would probably become a second rate clan of Maple Leaf City overnight! A blow like this was something they were utterly unable to accept.
"Since Hen'er is dead, foster Hua'er. Since our resources are gone, we'll temporarily go into seclusion for a period of time. The Earthly Heaven Sect doesn't have the intention of annihilating our clan. So long as we're alive, everything else can be reclaimed. Xiaoyun, do you understand what I mean?" Right when the atmosphere in the room become heavier and heavier, and pressed down onto everyone to the point they were unable to catch their breath, an aged and heavy voice suddenly resounded out in the room, and every single word spoke was like muffled thunder that enlightened the benighted.
The expressions of everyone rose inspirit when they heard this, yet when they distinguished the meaning within the Ancestor's words, they felt dejected and powerless.
"Don't worry Ancestor, I know what to do. I'm sorry for troubling you with the incident this time." Sikong Xiaoyun took a deep breath as he stood up and cupped his hands towards the back of the room.
The aged and heavy voice sighed deeply and didn't say anything further before vanishing without a trace, and it was as if he'd never appeared.
"From today onward, everyone is prohibited from taking a step out of the clan!
"From today onward, Hua'er will enter the restricted area of the clan to cultivate the Corrosion Dao Insight and replace Hen'er, and he must advance to the Golden Core Realm within a year to participate in the Allstar Meeting."
"Remember this humiliation and work courageously to change it. Everyone, let's strive for it together!"
Numerous orders flew out from Sikong Xiaoyun's mouth and resounded in the discussion room. When everyone received their orders and left, only Sikong Hua and Sikong Xiaoyun remained. Sikong Xiaoyun couldn't endure it any longer and sat back dejectedly on his char as dense exhaustions gushed out from between his brows, and he seemed as if he'd aged greatly.
"Father!" Sikong Hua felt extremely pained in his heart when he saw this scene, and then he gnashed his teeth and said, "All of this is because of that damnable Chen Xi. If it wasn't for him, how could big brother have died? How could Uncle Yonglin's tracks have been exposed? How could the Earthly Heaven Sect have come looking for trouble with us? Don't worry Father, I'll surely kill him and take revenge for big brother one day!"
Sikong Xiaoyun slapped Sikong Hua as he said with a low voice. "If you dare speak like that again when you don't have the sufficient strength, I'll cripple you myself!"
Sikong Hua completely disregarded his swollen face and had a livid expression as his eyes emitted a rare ruthless feeling, and then he puckered his lips and didn't say anything further before turning around and leaving. However, he said word for word in his heart, Father, don't worry. I'll surely give you a great shock at the moment I walk out of the restricted area one year from now, and I'll make you personally allow me to seek revenge from Chen Xi!
In a quiet and elegant room in the Treasure Heaven Pavilion.
"He killed so many people and was even able to safely escape under the eyes of the Earthly Heaven Sect. This fellow is really a bastard! His strength is so formidable, yet he didn't tell me and made me worry for nothing…" As she put down the information that had just been sent over, Ya Qing's red lips curled up slightly as her starry eyes sparkled, and her white and delicate face was in high spirits. She couldn't endure it any longer and burst into laughter, and her voice was musical and pleasant to the ear like the sounds of nature.
The eyes of the silent Xin Huan who stood at the side flashed with a trace of surprise that vanished swiftly as he looked at the stack of information on the table.
"But where is this fellow now? He didn't even notify me before leaving. Such a heartless bastard, a total bastard…" Ya Qing supported her curved and smooth chin with her hand as her starry eyes looked out the window, and the night sky that was fully studded by stars was deep like her eyes.Previous Chapter Next Chapter
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I've been thinking about books that feature protagonists who live with a mental illness or novels that talk about mental health a lot recently, and so I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my recommendations with all of you! This is going to be an ongoing series where I'll pick a certain aspect of mental health representation and share some of your favourite reads with you.
I'm going to start this little series by bringing you my top recommendations for YA novels with eating disorder representation. As this post discusses books dealing with eating disorders and other mental illnesses, there are trigger warnings for ED and suicide, so please proceed with caution. While I personally connected to all of these books and felt as though they accurately represented what it's like to live with an eating disorder, please be aware that everyone experiences mental illness differently and your opinion on their realistic nature may differ from mine.
So here are five of my top recommendations for anyone looking to add more YA novels with eating disorder representation to their TBRs!
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things is a book about a fat 15 year-old girl and her life with her so-called perfect family and inferiority complex. This is such a tough book to review for me, because there were so many things I loved about it, but there were also quite a few things I disliked. It was tough for me to get into at first and get to love Virginia, but once I understood her and how she acted I became less judgemental of her choices. While Virginia was hilarious and I loved her voice, I hated her negative self-talk—which I know is a very real thing for a lot of people who struggle with negative body image. And that pretty much sums up The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things—it's simultaneously confronting and incredibly real.
Reading about Virginia slipping into having an eating disorder was definitely difficult to read, as are the majority of the books I've read that have protagonists who live with eating disorders. There are also scenes and mentions of self-harm, so be cautious is you decide to pick this book up. But even though it was a confronting read at times, Virginia's humour kept it from turning into the dark book it might have been otherwise.
My favourite thing about this book was undoubtedly how realistic it was. Virginia was such a staple teen girl, and even though she wasn't the most unique person I've ever read about, it was her genuine nature that will make this book one that I remember. She have a thing with a guy, talks about her fears and how she thinks she has to act to be accepted, and it was great to see her thoughts shift throughout the narrative. She grew into such a confident, unstoppable young woman who's happy with herself and won't take crap from anyone, and I just loved that. Despite disliking Virginia at first and feeling as though the ending was a little rushed, I did really enjoy this novel on the whole.
Tiny Pretty Things
I'm still talking about this book about two years since I've read it, and I think that goes to show just how much of an unforgettable novel it really is. Tiny Pretty Things is the first book in the duology about group of characters who will do anything to be the prima at their elite ballet school in Manhattan. It's dark and full of backstabbing, and it's just delightful.
But Tiny Pretty Things is as much about the pressure these ballerinas put on themselves as their families and their dance school also place on them. A few of the characters are living with eating disorders as a result of all the pressure and their desire to 'be perfect' and win the prima position, and their struggles were hard to read about at time. This is such a brutally honest book about the backstabbing nature of competitive fields, and it's such an incredible read.
Not Otherwise Specified
Not Otherwise Specified is a book about a teen girl named Etta, who doesn't seem to fit into the labels that everyone in her small town are intent on pushing on people. She's a bisexual WOC who's living with an eating disorder, and I absolutely loved getting to know her in Not Otherwise Specified. Etta is in eating disorder recovery and is mending her relationship with food and gaining weight back as a result, while still struggling. Her recovery process could not have felt more realistic, and it meant that Not Otherwise Specified was just everything that I wanted it to be and more.
Everything about this novel felt so honest, and I loved the messy, realistic way it was written to reflect Etta's self. The only thing I disliked about this novel was the hatred between bisexual and lesbian women, so if that makes you uncomfortable, that's another thing I'd consider before picking up this novel. But ultimately, I adored Not Otherwise Specified and it was so refreshing to see a bisexual WOC protagonist living with an eating disorder instead of the allocishet white girls we see most of our YA eating disorder representation in.
Paperweight was one of the first books I ever read with eating disorder representation, and although it's been three years since I've read it, it's still one of the first novels that come to mind when thinking about mental health representation. Paperweight is a queer 17 year-old girl named Stevie who's been sent to an eating disorder treatment centre on the outskirts of the New Mexico desert. And wow, this was a tough read. Stevie is also suicidal, which was incredibly difficult to read about and not just reach into the book and hug her. This book tore my heart to shreds, and I thanked it for it.
Paperweight also raises a lot of difficult questions about the difference between anorexia and bulimia, and how Stevie's label meant so much to her and how so much of her self-esteem was rooted in it. It was heartbreaking to see how her illness was caused by her need to control, but that in itself gave us such an honest portrayal into the life of someone living with an eating disorder. It was also really great to see a queer protagonist in a book where her sexuality wasn't the main focus. Paperweight is a must-read for anyone looking for more representation of mental illness in YA on their shelves.
Nothing Tastes as Good
Nothing Tastes as Good is another extremely confronting read, and one that does come off as fatphobic at times, but I do think it ends up having some really powerful messages about eating disorders and body positivity by the end. This is a book about a girl who is a 'ghostly helper' of sorts, Annabel, who's assigned to a fat girl named Julia who was in Annabel's class before Annabel's death by eating disorder. This was such a challenging read because of all the warped through processes Annabel had and her tough relationship with food, even when she was no longer physically there, but it was such a powerful, heart-wrenching read.
What I loved most about Nothing Tastes as Good is that it shows how harmful vilifying food is and the importance of putting your body first. Listen to your body and its needs. Seek help if you're struggling by reaching out to people close to you or a professional that is able to give you advice. It can feel so isolating to have a mental illness, especially an eating disorder, but my main take from this book was that you're not alone, no matter how dark things may seem. Nothing Tastes as Good is a dark and confronting read at times, but that glimmer of light that shines through at the end makes it completely worth the heartache.
Have you read any of the books I've mentioned? What are some other examples of good representation of eating disorders in YA? What are some of your favourite novels featuring mentally ill characters? Let's chat!
Thanks to Bloomsbury Australia for providing me with a copy of The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things in exchange for an honest review!


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IT'S BIG, it's loud and it's certainly juvenile.
But Chorlton professor Trevor Cox is hoping to raise the roof when he performs with the World's Largest Whoopee cushion.
The 39-year-old expert in acoustic engineering will let rip when he uses the prop to give a lecture at the Royal Albert Hall.
He is planning to invite members of the 4,500-strong audience to sit on the cushion to demonstrate exactly how wind instruments work.
Trevor, a lecturer at Salford University, said: "I suppose I could be offended that they chose me as the person to front a concert with a giant whoopee cushion but actually, it's quite flattering.
"The cushion measures two metres in diameter and is larger than the one that made the world record earlier this year, so we are confident it is currently the largest in the world.
"The aim is to fascinate, amuse and inspire seven to 14 year olds by exploring what sound is, why different sounds provoke positive and negative reactions, and how technology can be used to make sounds nicer - or nastier.
"From a serious point of view, they'll have a much better understanding of the role that sound plays in their lives."
He also plans to use a barber shop quartet in the unique concert and pitch bending technology to give two live pop acts a musical makeover.
The lecture is called 'Beautiful Music, Horrible Sounds' and has been organised by the Royal Institution of Great Britain, who built the whoopee cushion.
He will also describe his 'BadVibes' project which aims to find the 'worst sound in the world', and will outline an initiative to discover how rooms can be designed to make music more beautiful and speech easier to understand.
Two youngsters who will not be able to make it to London to enjoy the show are his twin sons Nathan and Michael, aged eight, but he has promised give them the chance of a go on the whoopee cushion.
Trevor said: "I'm not quite sure what will happen to the whoopee cushion after the London performances but I would dearly love to bring it to Manchester and give the lecture here.
"Somehow, I think it would be a very popular event"


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In the run up to Chinese New Year Norman Global Logistics have opened our sixth office in China, with our most recent expansion to Xiamen, in the southeastern Fujian province.
Xiamen has a diverse, well established manufacturing and industrial infrastructure, with many export processing, investment and development zones. The city has economic and trade relations with 162 countries, and attracts significant investment from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Our customer activity in the region has been increasing in recent years, with more cargo routing to and from the local air and sea ports, hence the decision to open the new office and position resource locally.
The international airport is a primary hub in East China, with flights to over 90 domestic and international destinations, and is one of the countries leading air cargo processors.
The port of Xiamen has excellent road and rail connections and has been one of the busiest ports in China since the early 1980s. It is serviced by all the leading container shipping lines and is ranked among the world's top container terminals.
The Xiaman launch strengthens NGL's straegic presence along China's coastline, with offices at major container ports, including Hong Kong, Beijing, Ningbo, Qingdao and Shanghai.


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Yesterday was a lovely day for the Madison Pride Parade. It was a bit understated, as most things that might be flashy in Madison are–a lot of humbly dressed and kind-looking folks rather than the fireworks of pride that might come with a bigger city–but that's alright. It was totally sweet and, actually, more than sweet. I was moved to tears. That might be saying more about me than the parade, but it also might be saying something about the parade and what it can mean to witness people moving down the middle of a street together on behalf of desire–a desire for desire, a desire for recognition–and to be a part of that, to be one of those who delight in watching the display.
I really love most parades.
I also want to say a thing about crying at the demonstration for Palestine in Dearborn several weeks ago, how I told my friends that I probably wouldn't be chanting but they should go further into the crowd to chant, and then at some point, I wanted to chant and also cry and so I did both.
"Show me show me show me how you do that trick the one that makes me scream she said the one that makes me laugh she said," where those lyrics are usually about romantic love, but "parade" and "demonstration" have so much they want to show and so much that needs to be seen, and I, like the girl in "Just Like Heaven," want to see more; want for the one who's done the cart-wheel or played the tuba to show me more, for the men on the steps of Dearborn City Hall to be on one another's shoulders, wear V-for-Vendetta masks, painted like the Palestinian flag, to show us. And this is to say something about my desire to see others showing themselves when they are asked to carry their erasure.


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22 May A word about… whatchamazingers.
Our day-to-day lives are so chalk full of product and company names that it's easy to take them for granted. Like any piece of marketing, however, names send us a carefully constructed, albeit subtle, message about a brand. That's why companies call upon Writing by Design or large naming companies early in the innovation process to help zero in on a new product name. Ultimately, the goal is to choose a name that not only reflects but also capitalizes on the consumer benefit of the new product.
Let's take a look at Apple Inc. as well-known example. Aside from being Steve Jobs's favorite fruit, the name apple creates a closeness or familiarity for the brand, like something you take to school in your backpack. Apple's line of "iProducts" reinforces this idea of intimacy, their prefix channeling uniqueness and individuality. At the same time, Apple's technological avant-garde is perhaps maintained in an oblique reference to Asimov's sci-fi classic, I, Robot.
Choosing a name should be a careful decision for any company. Working with clients, Writing by Design begins name ideation by considering the essential insight and benefit of your new product or service. After all, choosing a name that rings true with consumers is one of the best ways to ensure future sales. By considering names that help deliver the message of your new product's consumer benefit, you help the consumer in achieving purchase interest a little more quickly than without. In concept testing, this can mean the difference between achieving a high purchase interest score and a lower one. When the concept and the name of your product work in complete harmony to deliver your message, the result can be a symphony of sales for your innovative new products.


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Ruby Walsh believes he is likely to be out of action until the end of the month following a fall at Killarney last month.
The rider sustained bruised ribs in the tumble, but had expected to be back in action at this week's Listowel Harvest Festival.
However, he has ruled himself out of the meeting and will take his time before returning to the saddle.
"There is still very deep bruising in the bones in all of my ribs and around my back. I'll just have to wait until it's right," he told Paddy Power.
"I was hoping that it was going to heal sooner than it has. We have loads of good runners this week but I'm just too sore. Until I'm ready, I won't be back.
"Next week is quiet and Gowran Park and Tipperary at the end of the month are the next meetings that there is good racing at so hopefully I'll be OK for then, with a bit of luck."


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There isn't a lot that's more frustrating than working on HVAC problems when it's really hot or cold outside. Finding the correct company will help you in the long run. Read on to learn about that.
Before you contact people to assist you in getting your system fixed, know what kind of system you're working with in the first place. Write down what brand your system is along with the model number and, if they're available, maintenance records. Your contractor will appreciate this information.
Outdoor condenser units need to be cleaned regularly. Debris can pile up after a storm, bringing potential damage with it. The whole thing can overheat, causing major problems and possibly an enormous expense for you.
Make sure that you do not cover your outdoor components with grass clippings when you are trimming the grass. Direct the clippings away from the equipment. The same thing should go on when you blow leaves, so take your time when you're working around HVAC units that are around when you're blowing debris around.
Lubricate your condenser yearly if it has oil ports. They are usually fitted with a rubber or metal cap. You should select an SAE 20 oil since it is lightweight and does not contain detergent. Be sure to use just 10 drops or so, or your system may overfill.
If you want things to be more efficient, get new units outside or have your current one moved into the shade. It will reduce the temperature of the air going into the unit, meaning that it will not have to work as hard to cool it.
If the house is yours or you're permitted to, replace the windows that are single pane with windows that are double pane. During the summer, the use of double-pane windows will help keep the cool air locked inside of the home. Conversely, they keep warm air in during the winter.
Install a programmable thermostat to save energy costs. Programmable thermostats can automatically dial back settings, saving you money. Also, you can find a thermostat that is controllable from a computer or smart phone.
Turn your AC off if no one is at home. This will save you money on your energy bills. The unit will use a large amount of electricity to combat the heat during the day when the house is empty.
Don't allow your home to become dangerously hot. Even the best air conditioners can only realistically cool your home approximately 20 degrees Farenheit. Assuming the temperature in your home rises to a hundred degrees, you will only be able to reduce that by twenty degrees. Depending on how humid the environment is, that is not a healthy temperature for the human body when it rests during sleep.
Spend some time on researching for reliable HVAC companies to ensure that they have a good reputation. Check them out at the BBB and look for reviews posted by former customers. Doing all of this will make sure you hire the best company for your HVAC needs.
Knowing that your HVAC system needs to be repaired or replaced can be worrisome. However, if you have good information, this won't be so hard on you. It is hoped you are now prepared for any future issues with your system.


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Hi Miners! This is the complete guide to cryptocurrency mining with the
Blackminer F1, F1+, F1 Mini by HashAltcoin◼. It's very easy to use. Let's get into it!
FPGAA Mining Card Hardware Setup
1. Plug the PCI power into the available power slots.
2. Plug the ethernet cable.
3. Jump start your PSU, then turn it on.
4. You should see the green LED next to the ethernet slot blinking. For F1 Mini, need to slide the switch.
4. You should see the green LED next to the ethernet slot blinking. For F1 Mini, need to slide the switch.
FPGA Miner Card Setup
- Find out your
BlackminerIP address. This can be done in various methods. One method is: You can use your router's web interface (learn more).
- Open browser and input your
BlackminerIP in the address bar. Login into your F1 Blackminer.
username: root
password: root
3. Config your miner by clicking the Miner Configuration.
4. Choose your algorithm in the dropdown menu and input your desired pool, wallet, and password. Once you're done. Click save & apply.
5. To monitor your
Blackminer, go to Miner Status. You can see the temperature, hashrate, fan speed, etc.
6. That's it. Very simple.
Additional Settings
Adding New Bitstreams and Upgrading Firmware
- You can add the bitstream from here, choose the image file and click Upload (
Blackminercan only have around 8 bitstreams in their system, if you have 8 or more, you might have to use step 2-9)
- Download the bitstream from HashAltcoin website.
- Download and install WinSCP.
- Log into the miner via WinSCP with your F1's IP address, port 22, SCP protocol
- Go up 2 folders and go into the bitstream folder (fpgabit).
- Each algorithm has two files, config and the bitstream. Remove both the config file and the bitstream file that you don't need. Replace it with the one you want to add.
- Download firmware upgrade file from HashAltcoin's website, it'll be the ...rootfs file.
- Upgrade firmware with this file.
- After reboot, you should see your algorithm in the dropdown menu.
Configure Static IP
- Go to Miner Configuration -> Network
- To use static IP, change the protocol into static.
- Fill in the network details. Then click Save.
Adjust Frequency
- Go to Miner Configuration -> Fan/Frequency
- There are two options there, change all of the chips' frequency at once or change the frequency individually for each chips.
- Click Save.
Upgrade Image
- Go to Miner Configuration -> Upgrade
- Choose Image by clicking that button. Then click Upload.
- Wait until the miner reboot.
That's it! Simple guide for mining with Blackminer F1.
Hope this guide helps!
FPGA.guide Team


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Coach Tara Morgan of Seize The Oar (Seattle) is looking for current and former rowers over the age of 60 and coaches to interview for a book she is writing on Rowing as a Senior.
The book will cover testimonials, workout design, safety considerations, boathouse and coach assessment tools, and more. If you are a current or former rower or a coach of older rowers.
To participate, go here: https://cmonseattle.wufoo.com/forms/ready-all-row-rowing-aging/


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Vampire Weekend - Contra
The band's second album, Contra was released on January 11th (UK) and 11th (US) 2010. On October 5th, 2009, the first track of their new album "Horchata" was released as a free download on the band's website The album's first single "Cousins", was released on November 17, 2009. As of January 5th 2010, the entire upcoming album was up for streaming on the band's website. Initial copies of the Contra CD and LP sold at independent records stores in the US include a 3-track bonus CD featuring two "melts" featuring bits of album tracks and a remix.They performed live on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on January 11, 2010.
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Vampire Weekend - The Kids Don't Stand a Chance (Mike Snow Mix)
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