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The Pitlock Set 18B for Fox MTB forks with BOOST thru axle protect the wheels of your beloved bicycle from unauthorised disassembly.
All you need to do is replace the front wheel axle with the Pitlock version. The specially milled, coded nut of the axle can only be loosened with the matching Pit key. There are over 1000 different key combinations available. Besides, the handy Pit adapter is small enough for your key ring, so that you can remove your front wheel whenever you want.
You can even individually order coded Pitlocks for additional thru axles, tensions axles, brakes and saddle clamps that match your code system (e.g. product code: 1507032). Thus, high-quality components are perfectly protected from theft. When will you pitlock your bike?
• Pitlock front wheel axle
• Compatible with Fox QR BOOST thru axle
• Coded nut with key
• Supplementary order after registration
• Easy to fit within seconds
• Made in Germany
• Front wheel: 15 x 110 mm (Boost)
• Total length: approx. 156 mm
• Thread length: 15 mm
• Thread pitch: M14 x 1.5 mm
• Material: aluminium / stainless steel
• Weight: approx. 88 g (without Pit key)
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• Pitlock security axle with M5/M6 closure
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• Code card
Replaces 15 mm Fox Racing Shox QR BOOST thru axle. Not compatible with other thru axle systems! To make sure the Pitlock security system fits your bike you can simply compare the dimensions with those of the original axle. For more information see the comparative scale for thru axles (simply click on the button).
To ensure a uniform look and for protection, the coded bolt heads can be covered with a matching Pitlock aluminium cap (prod. code: 2288618). Alternatively, you can fit the conical end cap (prod. code: 2288664).
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tephanie Paulmeno is not your typical student. The 70-year-old president of the Connecticut Nurses Association has returned to Quinnipiac to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice after a half century in the industry.
tephanie Paulmeno is not your typical student. The 70-year-old president of the Connecticut Nurses Association has returned to Quinnipiac to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice after a half century in the industry.
"I've had a wonderful nursing career which is still going strong," she said. "I've had a remarkably rewarding and full career that has transversed med-surg nursing, psychiatric nursing, oncology nursing, the full range of long-term care delivery systems and public health."
However, she was inspired to go back to school, at least in part, after being elected president of the Connecticut Nurses Association.
"I want to be able to bring my most informed, well-educated and credible self to this office," she said. "Health care and health delivery systems are changing so rapidly and I want to be better informed on all the things that influence these things. I am a very strong advocate for nursing, for health equity and for social justice, and I see all of this being under the umbrella of things upon which I can make an impact through my nursing leadership role."
Paulmeno is no stranger to Quinnipiac. She completed a one-year post-master's program to become a license nursing home administrator from the then college in 1987. She has also been coming back to the university for several years doing mock interviews with graduating seniors.
"Being a student was a wonderful experience back then, and I am having a ball now," she said. "I love learning and despite all of my years of experience I am learning so much. As I've progressed in my courses this term I keep finding one instance after another where I tell myself, 'If only I had known this or that, I could have done something so much better.'"
She said she feels energized being back in a classroom.
"Over the years, I have continually taken a variety of courses in multiple places and through multiple modalities, but returning to school as a full time online student is certainly a challenge. As you can imagine, much has changed in terms of being a student from when I was last one, particularly all the technology involved in learning," she said. "Obtaining my Doctorate in nursing is currently my last remaining professional goal, although I know that I will be adding future goals because that is what I've always done."

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California is blessed with a climate that is perfect for outdoor activities and sports. Within the State there are twenty professional sport franchisers which is more than any other State in the country. The Olympic Games has been held in California on three occasions. In 1960 The Winter Olympics were held in the Lake Tahoe region. The Summer Olympic Games were held in 1932 and 1984 in Los Angeles. The Football World Cup was held in the States in 1994 with the final being held in California at the Rose Bowl.
Football is very popular in this region of the United States as there are so many people who come from Mexico. There are two Californian sides who play in the Major Soccer League, The San Jose Earth quakes and the LA Galaxy. In the 22 years since the league first started it has been won twice by the earthquakes and five times by the Galaxy. The LA Galaxy are infamous in trying to lure the best players in the world to play for them in Los Angeles. Major transfers have included Steven Gerrard from England and Robbie Keane from the Republic of Ireland.
However, their biggest signing occurred in 2007 when they secured the services of England captain David Beckham on a 32 million-dollar 5-year contract. This made them a household name on the world soccer stage and in Beckham's time there they won the title twice. Baseball is very popular in California with five teams playing Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Oakland Athletics, the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants.
In the 2017 season the LA Dodgers led the league attendances with an average crowd of 46,500 packing into Dodgers Stadium for each of the 81 home games. Third in the list came the San Francisco Giants with an average attendance of 40,800. In the recent 2017 World Series the Dodgers lost to the Houston Astros, and the last of their 6 series titles stretches back to 1988. The last time a Californian side won the World Series was in 2014 when the Giants were victorious. The Californian team with the most series wins is the Oakland Athletics with 9 titles but their last pennant came in 1989.
The second most successful team in National basketball is the Los Angeles Lakers. They have won 16 titles in their 31 final appearances. The most successful team are the Boston Celtics who have won 17 of the 21 finals they have appeared in. As well as the Lakers, California is also home to the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Sacramento Kings. The Golden State Warriors have had their home in the bay area of San Francisco since 1971.
Playing their home games at the Oracle arena in Oakland the Warriors won their fourth NBA championship in 2017 by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in a convincing 4-1 series win. In the last three seasons the Warriors have appeared in each final winning two but losing in 2016. All sport is loved in California as the community is such an eclectic mix of different nationalities. This means that whatever sport is being played it will attract great interest in a major section of the population.


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Toriel should be a soft spoken female. Yet have the ability to joke and be strong and fierce.
*Angry* I do not wish to fight.
*Curious* Is this your brother Papyrus Sans?
*Joke* Someone better find your skeleton key mister loner hahahaha.
Papyrus should be a joking but serious male with the ability to sound very sad.
*Sad* Sans...I know you hide a lot from me and you think your protecting me by pushing away.
*Joking* NYHEEHEHEH I can feel it i my bones
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If you are under the impression that finding an office space for rent is going to be easy, you could not be more wrong. Since there are plenty of small businessmen looking for office spaces, this hunt might turn out to be a lot more difficult then you expected. If you wish to find the best place to run your business, you need to make sure that you do not commit any of the following mistakes.
Starting Too LateThis happens when you underestimate the seriousness of the task. You will not find the perfect space for your office on the first day of the hunt. Since there are a lot of procedures to go through, this can take some time. So, make sure to start early. Do not wait till the last minute. If you do, then you will only get the bad options. Have a deadline and make sure that you find the right space before that date.
Doing it on Your OwnNo, you cannot do it on your own. It is as simple as that. You will require professional help to find the perfect space for office leasing in Hong Kong. Since these individuals are experienced in the field, they will be able to find you a suitable space to run your business within a short period of time. Although you can use internet sources to find what you are looking for, it is best to make use of a well-reputed professional company in your area.
Not Reading the ConditionsWhen you rent office spaces, there will always be conditions. Your landlord might be picky about certain things. You will have to adhere to a few rules and regulations. So, it is important for you to check out these conditions well ahead. This way, you can make sure that you are not getting into the wrong deal. If you are not familiar with the real estate jargon, then at least let your lawyer read it before you sign the papers.
Failure to InspectAlthough the space might look spectacular on the website, you never know what it looks on the inside until you check it yourself. So, do not fail to conduct a thorough inspection of the space before you make the decision. Take your time and walk through each room. You need to see whether if anything needs fixing. If there are too many things to fix, it is best to look for another option.
Avoiding these mistakes will not only enable you to find the perfect office space, but it will also save you from getting into unnecessary financial trouble.


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India 71st Independence day
India 71st Independence day – Independence Day Images, quotes of independence day 15th August 2017 INDIA will celebrate 71st Independence Day. On Independence Day (India), send this inspirational message and share the spirit of freedom. Warm greetings for your loved ones on the occasion of Independence Day. Celebrate this Independence Day with Independence Day Images , Independence day wallpapers, Independence Day pictues, Facebook Covers.
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Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high;
Where knowledge is free;
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by domestic walls;
Where words come out from the depth of truth;
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection;
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way into the dreary desert sand of dead habit;
Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever-widening thought and action–
Into that heaven of freedom, my father, let my country awake.
— Rabindranath Tagore (Gitanjali)
"At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance. It is fitting that at this solemn moment we take the pledge of dedication to the service of India and her people and to the still larger cause of humanity."
—Jawaharlal Nehru, Independence Day Speech (1947)
"I believe that the civilization India evolved is not to be beaten in the world. Nothing can equal the seeds sown by our ancestors, Rome went, Greece shared the same fate; the might of the Pharaohs was broken; Japan has become Westernized; of China nothing can be said; but India is still, somehow or other, sound at the foundation."
—Mahatma Gandhi
"One individual may die for an idea; but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives. That is how the wheel of evolution moves on and the ideas and dreams of one nation are bequeathed to the next'"
– Independence Day Quotes by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
"How can one be compelled to accept slavery? I simply refuse to do the master's bidding. He may torture me, break my bones to atoms and even kill me. He will then have my dead body, not my obedience. Ultimately, therefore, it is I who am the victor and not he, for he has failed in getting me to do what he wanted done."
– Independence Day Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi
"How can one be compelled to accept slavery? I simply refuse to do the master's bidding. He may torture me, break my bones to atoms and even kill me. He will then have my dead body, not my obedience. Ultimately, therefore, it is I who am the victor and not he, for he has failed in getting me to do what he wanted done."
– Independence Day Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi
"Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood… will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic."
– Indira Gandhi
"You give me your blood and I will give you Independence!"
– Independence Day Quotes by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
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First a quick note: I've been struggling with what to call this book for a while now. And yes, I still think of it as a comic book. Anyway, it finally occurred to me that I'm getting too wrapped up in the concept of this being a team book that's named after The Team. That is totally unnecessary.
I am therefore changing the name from E.F.D., which was terrible, to Centurion Six, which I think is both a stronger name and far more indicative of what the thing actually is. I also created a Centurion Six tag, which will allow you to read the story from the beginning.
So, without further ado…
Our Story So Far:
Captains Blaine "Centurion Six" Winters and Jacob "Zulu" Mbeke have been called out by the NYPD to help investigate what appears to be a routine but grisly gang-related multiple homicide in the south Bronx. Their expertise is needed because they are ultra-human members of the New York State National Guard's Enhanced Forced Division (EFD), and the victims in the case were skrags, i.e. mundane humans attempting to gain ultra-human abilities through illegal drug and mutational gene therapies.
Unfortunately for our heroes, however, their presence makes the local cops almost as nervous as do the bodies of the dead skrags.
Issue #1, Part 2
Rebecca lay in bed with her sheets and blanket pulled carefully over her. She was fully dressed. Her makeup was, she hoped, artfully applied.
Her phone beeped softly. "Where the Hell are you?" it asked.
Rebecca whispered softly into the screen. "I had to wait 'til the guard dogs fell to sleep. I'll be there in a minute." She hit the SEND button, and the message sped off.
She pulled the sheet and the blanket away and stood up, checked herself in the mirror. Neither the pink top nor the skirt looked rumpled, but she wondered again if maybe the top wasn't a bit much. It showed a lot of skin, and it was tight. Her nipples stood out sharply against the fabric.
Maybe I should wear a bra? she thought. Then, Fuck it. This is New York. I want people to see me.
Rebecca stood for a moment and listened, first with her ears and then with her mind. Nothing, neither sound nor stray thought. She grabbed the heels she'd stolen from Shelby and turned, opening the door to her patio slowly. The lights of the City blazed below; traffic sounds called out an invitation. She slid into the heels and stepped out onto her balcony. At this height, the wind was a caress, cool and energetic. Possibility hung in the air. She drew a breath and enjoyed the moment.
When she closed her door, though, she heard the lock click shut.
"Dammit!" She'd forgotten to block the auto-lock. Sneaking out this way might be easy, but getting back in was going to be a serious pain in the ass. She shook her head. "This had better be worth it."
In the end, though, she couldn't make herself worry. The night was young, and so was she. She closed her eyes and sighed, feeling the breeze and the pulse of the City. Her Power came up, and she was aware that she was glowing. Her balcony fell away, and she was out, hanging over Manhattan like a goddess.
All hail Rebecca Rodriguez, the Queen of New York City.
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"So what'd'you think, Zee?"
Blaine held the flashlight, let it play over the bodies. One in particular caught his attention. Like the others, it had been slashed open. But on this one several of the ribs were snapped, their ends protruding outward from the upper abdomen. And there, where the body's meat had been tougher to cut through, Blaine could see four individual claw marks leading to the general ruin of the thing's lower half. The sight made him shiver, and not just because of the gore.
"It looks like a drug lab." Zulu shrugged. "A bunch of dumbass skrags couldn't handle their high. The mutation itself was probably unstable, and God knows what all they mixed with the mutagen. It's the usual story."
"Yeah?" Blaine let the light play over the body with the snapped ribs. "See anything else?"
"Like what? Some skrag grew claws. Nothing weird about that. Nothing at all."
"The attacker made this wound with four claws—all four fingers on his right hand. And he didn't just rip this guy up, he actually tore through the bone." Blaine looked at Zulu. "You seen a lot of skrags who could tear through bone before?"
"So… what? You're thinking this was Jason now?"
"I don't know what to think. But it's possible. Last I heard, he was knocking over convenience stores down in Jersey."
The cop looked annoyed. "You two mind tellin' me what you're talkin' about?"
"Yeah. The boss thinks this might've been the work of a friend of his. A guy who washed out of the E.F.D. back in the day." Zulu looked meaningfully at Blaine. "But he'd just being paranoid because he got promoted to Team Leader.
"Listen, Blaine, with all due respect, this was a skrag meth lab. These guys get hopped up, who knows what they're capable of? There is no reason to suspect that Jason King was anywhere near this."
"I hope you're right," Blaine said. Then: "Mainframe? Begin recording."
The computer answered through the link woven into Blaine's uniform blouse. MAINFRAME ONLINE. RECORDING.
"Take atmospheric samples. Can you determine what these guys were processing?"
The filters in Blaine's uniform inhaled inaudibly. A mass of complex data was transferred wirelessly back to Blaine's office, and somewhere, a very large computer began doing calculations.
"If this comes back as crack cocaine or crystal-meth, can we please agree that you are over-reacting?" Zulu asked.
And just like that, the skeptical look on Zulu's face fell away. "Oh shit…"
The cop looked confused. "What the Hell does that mean?"
Blaine wasn't surprised, but he couldn't have explained exactly why not. "A.M.P. is a Chinese Battle Drug, sergeant. Turns regular infantry conscripts into steely-eyed berserkers. And it's not that hard to make, but you need a stabilizing protein that, quite frankly, I can't believe even well-connected gangbangers would be able to lay hands on. Not in this neighborhood, anyway." He looked at Zulu. "You still think I'm over-reacting, Zee?"
Blaine looked around, but of course, there was nothing to see. He heard the metallic whine of a capacitor charging.
And then the world blew up.


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As every photographer knows it's always about the light. This is a random collection of unexpected images and occasional thoughts sprinkled in for good measure.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
HAPPY 92nd MOM
Mom was born in 1918 during the flu epidemic that killed more people then all who perished in World War One. Needless to say, Mom is a survivor. Tonight we celebrated her 92nd birthday. I decided to omit the nine candle from her cupcake, because Mom is not your average nonagenarian. She expressed no concern about the massive amounts of snow and blizzard like conditions forecast for tomorrow. After all she said, "I got to the hospital to deliver your brother during the blizzard of 1947!" She's remarkable, always has been. Happy Birthday, Mom!
3 comments:
- TurtleBarbara said...
That is one terrific lady, Audrey - - may there be many more snowstorms (safe ones, of course) in her life. Wish her our best and thank you for sharing her cup 'o java and the candled sweetness - they told a big story very clearly.
Barb and Pat
- February 10, 2010 at 7:02 AM
She looks MAHVELOUS!!!
- February 10, 2010 at 1:26 PM
- Angelika said...
Love the cupcake/candle celebration...cheers to Mom....who's looking wonderful.
- February 19, 2010 at 2:38 PM
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It's advisable that you get a chicken bathtub with a backside that has a tough surface. It is because several hen bathtub bottoms are normally too slick that they don't provide safe footing for birds. This could be aggravated when a coat of algae types on submerged surfaces. If you cannot find one that has a tough bottom surface, you may both use a sandpaper or hammer claws to tough it up earlier than putting water on it. That is relevant to plastic basins solely, although. Or you possibly can put some textured supplies equivalent to sand, pebbles, stones, and … Read More


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On Tuesday 6th December 2016, the children and staff of Worsley Bridge Primary School were given an amazing treat as they sat down to watch the dress rehearsal of the reception classes Nativity performance for this year.
The children were amazing and we cannot wait to hear the positive feedback that we will no doubt receive from our very lucky parents who will be able to watch this fantastic Nativity soon. We took some pictures of the performance, which can be seen below.


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Brandy, (derived from Dutch brandewijn - "burnt wine") is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35–60% alcohol by volume (70–120 US proof) and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink. Some brandies are aged in wooden casks, while some are simply coloured with caramel colouring to imitate the effect of such aging (and some brandies are produced using a combination of both aging and colouring).
Brandy is also produced from fermented fruits other than grapes, but these products are typically named eaux-de-vie, especially in French. In some countries, fruit flavouring or some other flavouring may be added to a spirit that is called "brandy".
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Toronto FC III's Noble Okello (47', 58') had two on the day, while teammates Zakaria Abdi (8') and Cyrus Rollocks (23') added one apiece, on the way to a 4-1 win over hosts Pro Stars FC.
"I think there were some good performances from our attacking players," said TFC III head coach, Danny Dichio.
"Dante [Campbell] went to play at centre-back after playing at midfield, his real position. I thought Jordan Faria, our left-winger, did really well today. He set up a couple goals and was really effective going forward, he found some nice pockets to receive and put some lovely crosses in for a couple of the goals."
"I think the group knew they could have done better but they just did enough to win the game at a comfortable pace."
Kibwe Dyer (83') scored the lone goal for Pro Stars and his coach thought it was the best quality goal in the match.
"I think Kibwe [Dyer] was the MVP because he scored a nice goal," said Pro Stars team official, Indrit Fortuzzi. "For me, it was the nicest goal of the game."
"In all, we have a good group of younger players that we used today, but they are young and so we don't want them to lose focus or become discouraged because they are playing against a very strong team," he added.
"We put the youngest ones in for fifteen or twenty minutes to enjoy the game and see what it is like at another level."
"For this match, it was really the same objective as usual - to improve our players," he concluded.
"It was not a game to take a result as we played one of the biggest teams in the league. We worked in some new players today as well, to see them in action for the future, and we're happy with that."
Toronto FC III will next play Sigma FC on October 5 at Hershey Centre, Mississauga.
Pro Stars FC will next play FC London on October 6 at Marconi Club, London.


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How to Blow Her Mind – With Killer Oral Sex Tactics of Real Men
Not all men are into oral sex, which might explain the high percentage of women who cannot climax at all during foreplay and sex. If you're one of the men who hesitate before diving in, here are some tips for you …
Blow Her Mind During Oral Sex – 3 Tips For a Great Performance
Tip 1: Don't Rush
The sensation of being fondled by a guy's lips is what increases sexual tension in a girl during foreplay. Rushing the whole process kills her excitement and makes her wish that it's over soon so she can sleep. It's particularly important to linger on a sensitive spot so she can feel your breath on her skin.
Tip 2: Look at Her
Seeing how you're having fun kissing her there will make a girl feel special. Look at her while you're giving oral sex to increase your sexual connection and to push her over the brink of climax. Make eye contact while you're moving your lips and be particularly naughty when she looks right back at you. Being kissed there is an awesome experience for her, and showing her that you appreciate every part of her will make her feel loved.
Tip 3: Be Unpredictable
A few minutes of being tongued can get boring. Purse your lips and land a wet one on her sensitive spot every once in a while. Smack your lips and make ooh-ing sounds. The fact that she doesn't know what's coming next will make sex exciting for her. Go at it diagonally, or use your fingers to complement your mouth's movements.
You have got to understand that women expect oral sex from you, the way you would expect her to blow you during foreplay. This is one of the keys to making your woman climax. In fact, some women only climax during this stage of the love making process.
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Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
The lead defense attorney for the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death has started questioning the prosecution's key expert.
Attorney Ed Chernoff on Friday began his cross-examination of Dr. Steven Shafer, who is beginning his fourth day as a witness.
Shafer is a Columbia University professor and researcher.
He has told jurors he believes Dr. Conrad Murray is entirely responsible for Jackson's death because the physician provided the entertainer with the anesthetic propofol and lacked the proper medical equipment.
Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
After Shafer's testimony concludes, defense attorneys will begin presenting their case.
Murray could face up to four years behind bars and the loss of his medical license if convicted.
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The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
"When my teacher asks me a question thinking I'm not paying attention, but I get it right."


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Two of the world's top-10 featherweights will clash for the Invicta FC vacant featherweight title on Friday at Invicta FC 32. Pam Sorenson (7-2 MMA, 2-1 IFC) will look to hand Felicia Spencer (5-0 MMA, 5-0 IFC) her first loss. And she believes she has the experience and tools to do it.
"I think she's a little bit overrated," Sorenson told MMASucka. "She hasn't fought many high-level girls. She's a nice person but I think I'm on a different level."
Sorenson earned her title shot on back-to-back wins over Helena Kolesnyk and Jan Finney. Pam "Bam" also holds victories over former UFC flyweight champion Nicco Montano and flyweight contender Jessica-Rose Clark.
Spencer's best win was her own triumph over Kolesnyk, but the rest of her opponents' records add up to 3-1, a fact Sorenson alluded to.
"[Spencer's] fought a few pro debutantes and Helena isn't bad by any means, but she has no ground game and I thought that showed when I fought her."
Championship Experience
Sorenson feels her stronger resume and experience will be a decisive factor in her quest for Invicta gold; namely, she's had championship experience before. She defeated Brenda Gonzales for the King of the Cage interim bantamweight title. She then TKO'd Christina Barry in another title match.
"I've been in there before for 25 minutes. I know what it's like," Sorenson said. "I have the confidence that my cardio will last. My first title fight, after the third round, I was like, 'Wow, there's another two rounds to go?' I've been there before and Felicia hasn't."
Sorenson's title shot comes after the UFC passed on her to compete on the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter, which features women's featherweights. However, many of the women on the show are natural bantamweights. Sorenson noted it feels like the UFC's intent was to add depth to its roster at 135.
She's focused on defeating Spencer and capturing the title first and foremost, but hopes the UFC sees the fight and realizes that it should've included her on TUF.
"To a certain extent, yes, I would kind of like to rub it in their face a little bit that they passed over somebody who might be better than most girls on their show," Sorenson said.
She'll get the chance to prove it later this week against the "Feenom." If she emerges victorious, Sorenson is looking to either defend her Invicta title, or fight UFC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg.


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Several Mar Vista residents will be green with pride this month when they participate in a showcase of their gardens designed to conserve water in an environmentally-friendly fashion.
The tour, sponsored by the Mar Vista Green Committee, will take place on Sunday, April 26th, just days after Earth Day.
"Our intent was to get people inspired about green gardening," Sherri Akers, vice-chair of the Mar Vista Community Council's Green Committee, told The Argonaut. "We also wanted to do something for Earth Day.
"We're really excited about the tour. It's taken on a life of its own."
The garden showcase has been in the planning stages for several months, and more homes will take part in the tour than were originally planned, due to the excitement that has been generated among the participants.
"We thought that we might have about 20," said Akers. "But now, we've more than doubled that number."
Albert Olson, whose home is featured on the tour, said he did not consciously plan to have a green garden when he rebuilt his home a few years ago.
"When Sherri invited me to take part in the tour, I really had not given it much thought to (installing a green garden), although I think that the concept of water conservation and green technology are very good concepts," Olson, a vice chair of the Mar Vista Community Council, explained. "When we rebuilt our house, I decided that I did not want to have grass in my front lawn, although we do have grass in our backyard."
There are 44 homes that will be profiled on the tour, which will cover most of Mar Vista's neighborhoods. Each home will display specific green features that the homeowners have installed in an effort to conserve water usage, or energy through solar panels. Drought resistant, permaculture and organic edible gardens are part of the variety of distinct designs on the tour.
"We have a surprising number of people who eat from their gardens on the tour," noted Akers, a green consultant who helps businesses develop green products.
Yvette Roman-Davis has an edible garden at her home on Pacific Avenue, and says she consumes about 80 percent of the garden's bounty during the summer months.
Squash, tomatoes, peppers, snap peas and brusssels sprouts are some of the vegetables that she grows.
"All of our food is organic, and we have control over what we eat," said Davis-Roman. "Having that attachment to the most basic need is something that is really profound."
Akers has installed hardscape in her front lawn and has drought resistant plants in her back lawn.
"I wanted to have a garden that did not require watering more than once a week," Akers said.
Katherine Spitz, a Marina del Rey-based landscape architect, has seen many gardens in Mar Vista and says that there are certain plants that are best to have for those seeking to have little or no water usage.
"I would say that California natives are best if you want a garden that you don't have to water," Spitz, who designs residential landscapes, recommended. "Those and other succulent plants are the best."
Martin Rubin and his wife Joan say that they have been "going green" for several years.
"I think that's what we were doing before it became trendy," said Joan Rubin, whose Barry Avenue home is within the Mar Vista Community Council coverage area and is featured on the green showcase tour. "We have no grass in our back lawn because it was taking so much water, and now we're working on our front lawn."
When the Rubins learned about the showcase, they asked Akers if they could take part in it.
"(Having a green garden) is a mindset," said Martin Rubin. "It's a constant learning process where you try different things, and sometimes you find that there are things that you like better than what you've previously tried."
Because Mar Vista has primarily clay soil, Spitz recommends using a tall, high canopy with filtered light for a water-conserving garden and visually pleasing landscape.
"That way, you can grow anything you want," the landscape architect said.
Like many others on the tour, Olson decided on native plants when he replanted his front lawn.
"I wanted to do something colorful without relying on grass," said Olson, who added that he spoke with several local nurseries regarding possible options. "I'm very happy with the way it turned out and very pleased to be a part of the tour."
In addition to the green features to her garden, Akers' home features solar panels.
"We think that they will pay for themselves in about ten years (with saving from energy conservation), but our motivation was the environment and saving energy," she said.
The county Board of Supervisors obtained a $250,000 grant on April 14th that would provide more funding for a rebate program for installation of water-efficient toilets and washing machines, and a new rebate program to replace high-water-use lawns.
"As our communities combat global climate, it's up to local governments to devise and deploy creative green solutions to reduce our carbon footprint," said Supervisor Mark-Ridley Thomas, whose area includes Mar Vista. "But in a time of economic crisis, our green strategies must also be cost-effective.
"While the solar map is a critical tool in our collective quest to become more informed and empowered about how to live greener lives, it is important that such renewable energy upgrades are accomplished without breaking the bank," the supervisor added. "This program will allow all property owners to finance renewable energy upgrades over the long haul through their property tax assessments, allowing residents to realize cost savings much more quickly."
Akers said that she and other homeowners can't wait to display their gardens and hopes that those who take the tour see how much pleasure many Mar Vista residents take and receive from their green gardens.
"I'm excited that people will get to see how passionate our community is about their gardens," she said.


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Yes, the conservatorship of Fannie and Freddie was necessary. The only entity in the world that owes more money than Fannie and Freddie combined is -- as you can easily guess -- the government of the United States of America. If Fannie and Freddie defaulted on their debts, it would cause worldwide economic meltdown as credit dried up completely.
The vast majority of Americans have no clue what the crisis is all about, and explaining it to them is next to impossible. Most people are economic illiterates. Use words like "securitization" or "derivative" and watch their eyes glaze over.
Barack Obama and Joseph Biden understand what's happening at Fannie and Freddie. John McCain and Sarah Palin do not. The unfortunate outcome is that McCain and Palin find it much easier to talk to America about Fannie and Freddie than Obama and Biden do. The Republican candidates can spout sound bites that really have no bearing on the severity of the problem, while the Democrats seem to feel obliged to say things that make economic sense -- and then watch the eyes glaze over.
Please! Can't some speechwriter compose a few populist sounding platitudes for them to produce when the cameras are running? How about, "When we reorganize Fannie and Freddie, we'll make sure that taxpayer money is safe again, and not being used to bail out rich investors and overpaid executives; we'll make sure that middle-class families can realize the dream of home ownership without fear of finding themselves out on the streets; and we'll end the irresponsible Republican policies that caused the mess we're in today."
Okay, that's just a statement of goals -- not even policy, much less a plan for policy implementation. So what. The hard stuff can go into the interviews by the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal -- it doesn't have to be on the evening news.
Speaking of the hard stuff -- the take-over of Fannie and Freddie got me to thinking, again, about those not-too-serious ideas I was playing with last month for putting real pressure on Russia. Well, this time, I might be just a little more serious.
One of the biggest problems with Fannie and Freddie is their enormous size -- too large to fail. The obvious solution to that problem is to split the monsters into a number of smaller companies, similar to the way AT&T was split into the "Baby Bells" back in the 1980s. The problem with that solution, though, is figuring out how to divide the immense debt Fannie and Freddie have incurred.
Well, here's my "little idea." Just as AT&T was divided regionally, why not divide the mortgage giants' debts regionally? One large company might inherit all the debt owed to China; another could inherit all the debt owed to investors in the European Union. Debts owed to Russia's sovereign wealth fund and other Russian investors could be assigned to yet another company; perhaps the debts owed to the various sovereign wealth funds of the Persian Gulf area could be grouped together, and assigned to yet another spin-off.
I'm sure that there are quite a few economists and bankers with the appropriate qualifications (including sense of humor) to enjoy slotting Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, and all the others into amusing and entertaining categories that might make sense. As for American investors, I'd hope that the pension funds might be kept separate from the hedge funds, and that taxpayer bailout money be reserved for the former.
Make sense?
Well, let's see. Although we couldn't keep the debts incurred by the various companies sorted so neatly, initially, at least, the sorting could be useful -- especially when all of them are depending on a government safety net to keep them solvent. Unlike Fannie and Freddie, though, none of the new companies would be "too big to fail." If some foreign country were being especially uncooperative, the Fannie/Freddie successor company that owed that country's sovereign wealth fund a ton of money just might find widening holes in its safety net.
Okay, it's just a "little idea," and probably not feasible. Just the same, the greatest debtor in the history of the world ought to be able to find some way to leverage that great distinction for its own good.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Fannie, Freddie, and (incidentally) the election
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BLEND: 100% Chardonnay
Alc: 13.0%
Total Acid: 5.5g/l
pH: 3.43
Residual Sugar: 2.3g/l
APPELLATION: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.
SOIL: Decomposed granite (Hutton and Glenrosa soil form).
ASPECT: East-facing, 250—280m above sea level.
AGE OF VINES: 28 years old.
The Ultimate Expression of Jordan Terroir. The Nine Yards Chardonnay is made is in a reserve style, from barrel selection from our best vineyard site. Stylistically different to our Jordan Chardonnay, with this wine we went "The whole nine yards"!
The distinct ravine which embodies Stellenbosch Kloof harnesses all the qualities of a well-orientated compass. Varying elevations and aspects allows us to grow a selection of classic varieties to specific sites that optimise this expression through their location. The cooler south- and east-facing aspects, unique in Stellenbosch, hosts the more sensitive and aromatic white-skinned grape varieties.
Stellenbosch Kloof enjoys a cooler Mediterranean climate with maritime influences from False Bay, 14km to the south, and a refreshing breeze channelled from the West Coast's Benguela current 24km to the north-west. These two breezes culminate at the top end of the ravine and bring in early morning mists, especially from False Bay. Consequently, temperatures in our meso-climate can be measured at least 3° Celsius cooler than inland Stellenbosch during ripening periods. This adds a unique characteristic to Jordan wines.
A style characterised by refreshing linear acidity and mouthfilling fruit textures. Classic Nine Yards flavours with lime citrus and fragrant oak spice.
Between 21st of February & 23rd of March 2018.
Crushed and pressed immediately after de-stemming, the juice was barrel-fermented in traditional 228-litre French oak barrels (70% new and 30% second, third & fourth fill) from selected Burgundian cooperages (Damy, Chassin and Rousseau). The barrels were inoculated with a selection of French yeast. A percentage of the wine went through natural fermentation. The wine was matured "sur lie" for 10 months, with regular barrel-rolling to accentuate the rich, leesy character.
2018 – 5 star nomination, John Platter 2020 Wine Guide
2017 – 4.5 stars – John Platter 2019 Wine Guide
2016 – Silver / 93 points – International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)
2016 – Double Gold – Top 100 Wine Awards
2016 – 93 points Tim Atkin
2015 – International Wine & Spirits Trophy (IWSC)
2015 – 5 star Platter guide nomination
2014 – 91 points Neal Martin
2014 – Top 100 SA wines – Hall of Fame
2013 – Double Gold at Veritas Wine Awards
2013 – Gold at the 2014 UK Sommelier Wine Awards
2013 – Mission Hill International Chardonnay Trophy (IWSC)
2012 – Silver at Veritas Wine Awards
2012 – Outstanding Silver at International Wine & Spirits
2011 – Gold Medal at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards
2010 – International Chardonnay Trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
2010 – Mission Hill Chardonnay Trophy at the IWSC Wine Awards 2012
2010 – Wine of the year at Proefschrift Concours


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Rocco Live at the Crazy Horse - Paris
If you have ever used a D'Lite (and haven't we all), you know Rocco is the creator. He sent his DVD set to be reviewed and has asked me to mention his new magic video streaming service. (Endorsed by Jeff McBride).
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Now, for the DVD set.
The Hype:
Rocco recently finished an engagement at the World Famous Crazy Horse in Paris, France. His highly acclaimed act features some of his greatest techniques and some never before seen effects. For the first time, Rocco is making his act available to you.
In this two disc DVD set, Rocco will teach you some of the magic that has made him one of the most sought after performers in the world.
Disc one includes live footage of Rocco performing his Crazy Horse act. He then goes into incredible detailed explanations showing you the pre-show set-up, techniques, and step-by-step instructions for making and performing Slydini's Newspaper Tear.
Disc two starts with an introduction to the art of sleeving. On this DVD, Rocco teaches the fundamentals of sleeving. On this DVD, Rocco teaches the fundamentals of sleeving as well as several bonus effects. He will also include two additional bonus effects taught to him by the Great Slydini.
Rocco was a student of the legendary Slydini, and is the recipient of many awards in magic including the FISM award for "Most Original Act". It is very rare that a magician of this caliber would release their complete act to the magic community. This is your chance to learn from one of the masters of magic.
My Take:
I had the privilege of seeing Rocco lecture a while back in Florida. He was off to do a series of shows in Asia. He had designed an act that he could do a number of times each day at the same venue. Great act. Then he showed exactly how to do everything in his performance. An outstanding lecture. So, I expected nothing less from this DVD set.
Disc 1 - Rocco has performed over 250 shows at the famed Crazy Horse in Paris. It is divided into two parts. First is his live performance at the Crazy Horse. Part two is a detailed step by step explanation of each aspect of his act. One thing about his performance I noticed right away because the same thing occurred at his lecture. If you have Rocco, you will need a janitor. There is a lot of stuff that ends up on the floor. His act is fast placed and flashy. He starts blowing smoke into a glass but when he pours it out, it has turned to milk and left an ice cream bar in his hand. The act hits many bases with such things as pretzel manipulation, cigarette manipulation and a burned and restored tie. He then transitions to a nicely done torn and restored newspaper. He rolls a piece of the scrap into a cigarette, puts it in his mouth and lights whereby it turns into a pipe. Nice visual.One bit that I really liked involved two matches. He lit both and put one into each hand. He turned to blow out the left match but the right was extinguished, too. (Right out of Tarbell.) Rocco packs a lot into his act and keeps it moving. He even included a colorful Snowstorm in China with red lips.. He also used the comedian's call back technique. He had some glitter on his shoulder throughout the act and numerous times turned to blow it off. Small touch, but effective. Great stuff and it is easy to understand why he is a two time FISM winner.
Then, we enter the explanations. He starts with telling you how he sets up for the pre-show. This is info a lot of us can use. Unlike a lot of us who just go out with a pile of tricks, this act is seamless. You cannot separate one trick from another as they flow seamlessly. He also shows how important it is to have a checklist of materials and actions to get ready for the act. Every prop, every accessory has an exact place where it goes for every performance so there is no hesitation is using it.As he goes, step by step, through everything in the act, it is obvious just how much work this was to put together. He explains each move, each gimmick and each moment of misdirection. If you do stage or parlor, this disk is pure gold. And, if you only do closeup, this set will still affect the way you perform and think about your magic. Absolutely brilliant. You seldom see one of the top pros tip absolutely everything in his act. He even shows how to make his newspaper torn and restored taught to him by Slydini. and you will love his thumbtip gimmick. He says not to do everything just the way he does it (and you never could with the panache he displays), but use everything to create your own act.
Disc 2 - The bonus disk is also divided into two sections. First, a section on the fundamentals of sleeving. If you are at all familiar with Rocco, you will be aware that he is famed for his sleeving technique. And the last section is something really special. Rocco performs and teaches effects taught to him by Slydini.
On the first disk, you see sleeving in performance and see just how effective it is. On this disk, you are taught the fundamentals of sleeving with exercises and tips. You learn how to change a ball into a coin. This is a very pretty move. If you don't sleeve already, this will make you want to try it. Plus, you get detailed instruction on just how to be successful. The one downside is you have to wear a jacket.
Bonus effect one is restored cigarette. Now cigarette magic is politically incorrect but this is a nice visual effect. The second bonus is tissue paper productions. Objects appear in torn up tissues using the techniques previously taught.
Then, we get into the Slydini effects. Torn and restored cigarette paper, broken and restored cigarette and cigarette production. The broken cigarette effect was really clever. I had not heard of this technique before but it appears very simple. Rocco does a nice job of imparting the skill of Slydini.. True, cigarette magic is pretty well frowned on these days but I still enjoyed the thinking behind these.
Conclusion:. The teaching of Rocco is about what I expected after getting a sample at his lecture. Extremely detailed instruction. He not only shows the misdirection but explains the timing and how it works. I would not hesitate to give this DVD set four stars. This amounts to a college course in magic. Highly recommended.


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Mother's Day in London ❤🌻
If you're in London this Mother's Day, our team have hand picked their favourite activities no matter what your mother loves!
For the afternoon – tea loving mother:
Whilst most cafes and tea parlours are doing a Mother's Day special, we were particularly impressed with Dominique Ansel's Bakery. Promising a bouquet of daffodils for mum and a wonderful selection of sweet and savoury options, this is an afternoon tea you will definitely want to be booking in advance (Belgravia)
For the artsy mother:
The Penguin Classic pop up store is offering you and mum the opportunity to create your own literature themed candles – we love the opportunity to combine two great hobbies to create a piece unique to you. (Close to our London Liverpool Street Hotel)
For the culture – loving mother:
Treat her to a Hidden London Tour – they take place in hidden tunnels all over the capital and she might even get to see first hand some of the secret filming locations for James Bond. (All over London)
For the foodie mother:
Borough market is without a doubt one of the best markets in London. Pick up some delicious food to go as you explore the market and then choose your favourite ingredients for her to whip up some delicious meals on your return home! (Borough!)
For the outdoorsy mother:
Hidden Depth Canal Cruises offer private trips along Regent's Canal. Enjoy a relaxing cruise with just you and mum or bring the whole family along – their boats can accommodate up to 12 people. Starting and finishing by Granary Square this trip is close to our Kings Cross St Pancras Hotel. (Kings Cross)
For the tourist mother:
Book a meal at The Shard or Sky Garden for some of the best views across London. Alternatively, book a tour on the London Eye and then take a tour of the Southbank.
How will you be celebrating with your mother?
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Sky Betting and Gaming has launched 'Ask Jeff', a new recruitment ChatBot using the face of Sky Sports' football presenter Jeff Stelling.
The company is using the AI ChatBot to engage candidates and support the recruitment experience. 'Ask Jeff' is on Facebook to respond to questions with the use of interactive buttons on an applicant's status, business locations, benefits and social opportunities.
It is the first ChatBot of its kind to be introduced in the sports betting and gaming industry, with artificial intelligence and natural language processing which provide applicants with 24/7 access to the recruitment process. It offers a responsive and interactive experience from the moment an application starts, right through to someone's first day with the company.
Matt Hughan, Head of Recruitment at Sky Betting & Gaming, said, "As a fast-growing tech company that during one eight-month period alone recruited over 600 people, we've been keen to look at where artificial intelligence can add value to our hiring process. Using AI and being able to link with media personality, Jeff Stelling will deliver a unique new experience for prospective employees."
Whilst the tool is fun and engaging for candidates, the recruitment team are also freed up to spend more time supporting and advising recruits at the later stages of a hire, rather than simply fielding more straightforward closed questions.


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Alexander Calder
Elephant and Trainer
On view
Floor 7
Painted wood, cloth, rubber tubing, wire, fur, pipe cleaners, cork, and nails
Overall (variable): 12 7/8 × 19 × 11 1/4in. (32.7 × 48.3 × 28.6 cm)
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Calder's Circus
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Purchase, with funds from a public fundraising campaign in May 1982. One half the funds were contributed by the Robert Wood Johnson Jr. Charitable Trust. Additional major donations were given by The Lauder Foundation; the Robert Lehman Foundation, Inc.; the Howard and Jean Lipman Foundation, Inc.; an anonymous donor; The T. M. Evans Foundation, Inc.; MacAndrews & Forbes Group, Incorporated; the DeWitt Wallace Fund, Inc.; Martin and Agneta Gruss; Anne Phillips; Mr. and Mrs. Laurance S. Rockefeller; the Simon Foundation, Inc.; Marylou Whitney; Bankers Trust Company; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth N. Dayton; Joel and Anne Ehrenkranz; Irvin and Kenneth Feld; Flora Whitney Miller. More than 500 individuals from 26 states and abroad also contributed to the campaign.
Rights and reproductions
© Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
The Elephant and Trainer are two of the "performers" in Calder's Circus. The white wooden blocks that form the elephant's legs are jointed with nails to allow him to rear up, and his trunk and tail are made of rubber tubing. During performances, Alexander Calder would place the elephant's trunk into a bucket of sawdust, which billowed into the air when Calder blew through the tube that is the elephant's tail.


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Uncertainty, when starting a business is, not an uncommon emotion. It was one that Becky Bertuzzi of BSquared dealt with as well when she decided to launch her business over three years ago. I recently had the opportunity to sit with Becky and discuss BSquared and the decisions she made when deciding to launch her business.
What is BSquared?
Becky: BSquared, a branding, digital and design company based out of Warren Ohio. The name of the business came from the first and last initials of my name. I work with small to mid-size businesses as well as fellow entrepreneurs.
What made you start BSquared?
I've always enjoyed design and utilized it in my day job. I had a lot of people asking me to design certain things for them, so I decided to start a business around graphic design and website design. I have a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Youngstown State University and I'm self-taught in graphic design. I considered minoring in Art while at YSU, but when I found out it was a double major, I decided to forgo that, mainly because I wanted to be out in four years. Friends of mine were studying animation and design at other schools, and one of them was nice enough to send me a bootleg copy of Adobe Illustrator. With the help of my friends, I taught myself the program while I was still in school.
What things did you consider when deciding to launch a business?
Price was the biggest factor when I launched. I wanted to make sure that I didn't price myself out of the market while still putting a value on my time. Once I figured that out, launching was an easy decision. I still had a full-time job with a local construction company, so I wasn't leaving that to start something completely new.
What was the biggest obstacle you faced when you launched your BSquared?
The biggest obstacle I faced was promoting my business. I started very grassroots – I set up websites as well as social media sites, but most of my work was through referrals and people I knew. As my work started to increase, I began to post more on social media and share my work on websites. Currently, my goals are to continue posting on social media but to include paid advertising into the mix as well as experimenting with video on the platforms.
What has been your greatest reward?
This is going to sound weird, but I'm pleasantly surprised by the steady stream of work that I've done over the past three years. When I started Bsquared, I was unsure of the success that I would have. It's rewarding to still be on this journey and now making more of a focus to grow it even more!
What advice do you have for thinking about starting a small business?
I think that some businesses will put branding on the back burner or think that having a logo created for them as well as a website, etc, will be too expensive. That's not true. You don't have to break the bank when creating the visual look for your brand. Another thing I would encourage them to do is network and join entrepreneur groups. Chances are that if you are having a problem on your entrepreneurial journey, someone else may have the solution. Networking is a great way to share your business and possibly grow it!
To learn more about Becky Bertuzzi and BSquared, you can check out her website here!


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Re: Solving differential equations
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg112523] Re: Solving differential equations
- From: Zhiyong Shen <zshen2002 at yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 07:26:48 -0400 (EDT)
Yesterday I sent the two differential equations to you by e-mail. But there was an error in the initial conditions. The initial conditions are taken at r=5.67. I didn't plug this value into the equation. After plugging in this value, the correct initial conditions are: x(5.67) = - {a[5.67*b + (32*b^2 + a^2 + 0.0019)^(1/2)]}/(a^2 + 0.0019) y(5.67) = -{0.043*[5.67*b + (32*b^2 + a^2 + 0.0019)^(1/2)]}/(a^2 + 0.0019) while the two differential equations are the same. I am sorry about this. Shen


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Synonyms for longsuffering
Antonyms for longsuffering
Surely it is not too much for us to be longsuffering toward all.
And your patience and longsuffering, Paul says, must be exercised "with joy."
"Jupiter is longsuffering to the benighted," returned the catechist.
Meekness and longsuffering must stand on a basis of humility.
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and patience and longsuffering?
And here, again, we sometimes have a thankless task, and need to be longsuffering.
Henceforth let us be reverent; let us fear the longsuffering of God, lest it turn into a judgment against us.
These contrasted displays must have been particularly exasperating to his longsuffering family.
To withstand his continued assaults we must be longsuffering and patiently wait for the devil to get tired of his game.
Accept whatsoever is brought upon thee, and be longsuffering when thou passest into humiliation.


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Marin Senior Fair Committee
The Marin Senior Fair is planned by the volunteers of the fair planning committee, who work throughout the year to organize the annual event. Shown are the members of the 2019 Marin Senior Fair Committee.
Clockwise, from left: Teresa Ehteshami, Shauney Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Liz Rottger, Allan Bortel, Lynn Von der Werth, Patty McCulley, Carol Jacobs-Courtz, Teresa Tooker, Denise Sobel, Erik Flatt. Not shown: Nikki Andrews, Jody Clayton, Effie Lee.
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The average cost of an engagement ring is now £2,657 – not quite the outdated guide amount of three months' salary, but still a hefty sum. Considering an engagement ring is often worn every day, small and usually a bit flashier than standard jewellery, it's easy to see how it could easily be damaged, lost or stolen. We look into whether you should consider insuring your engagement ring and explain our top tips on how to get insured.
Do I need to insure an engagement ring?
This depends on your own circumstances and, like with most insurances, it's optional. But being insured does mean you're protected financially in case the worst were to happen.
The first thing to consider is whether you want your ring to be insured outside the home, in addition to inside the home.
If you're sure that you only want to insure your ring when it's in the home, then you can likely cover it with just your standard home contents insurance. Check your policy schedule to see whether there is a "single item limit" on things such as expensive jewellery (e.g. an engagement ring) and whether you need to extend the cover. For example, if your single item limit is £1,500 and your ring is worth £2,500, then you'll only be covered for the first £1,500. If unsure, always check with your provider.
If you'd like cover away from the home too, then you need to consider personal items insurance. This is sometimes known as personal possessions cover and is often provided as an add-on to standard home insurance policies.
What is personal items or personal possessions insurance?
This typically insures things like your clothes, jewellery (including engagement rings), watches, luggage, musical instruments and books anywhere in the world – not just within your home. So, you're insuring a lot more than simply your engagement ring.
Depending on the policy and what you ask for, the overall cover amount could range from a couple of hundred pounds to tens of thousands of pounds. The single item limit typically starts from a few thousand pounds as standard; if you need more cover, just make sure you declare it with your insurer.
Usually, this type of cover protects against accidental loss & damage (though not wear and tear), as well as theft – giving you total peace of mind when you're out and about.
Top tips on insuring your engagement ring and other personal possessions
Once you've decided what type of insurance you want, here are some top tips to getting insured:
Check your existing home insurance provider and see how they stack up with providers on comparison websites. It's tempting to only look at price, but make sure the policy provides all the features and level of cover you need.
Declare the personal possessions you want covered, whether that's an engagement ring or any other valuables you own.
Keep a record of receipts and any up-to-date valuations you have.
Take photographs of your personal possessions.
Secure your personal possessions as best as you can when you're in the home.
Doing all this will help you get the right insurance cover, and to help your insurance provider in the event of a claim.
After getting engaged, most people find themselves inundated with questions about how it happened, what the ring looks like, and when the wedding is. Very few people – understandably – will ask whether you've insured your engagement ring. But taking a moment to check your home contents insurance policy, you'll be able to protect your new piece of jewellery, giving you financial peace of mind.


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Wednesday, 25. March 2015
FireDAC Skill Sprint - BDE to InterBase Migration using FireDAC
Sip from the Firehose – Here are the resource links for my Thursday, March 26, 2015 FireDAC Skill Sprint - "BDE to InterBase Migration using FireDAC". The slide deck is also available on slideshare. FireDAC page - http://docwiki.embarcadero.com/RADStudio/XE7/en/FireDAC FireDAC and ODBC ...
Introducing Radiant Shapes by Raize Software
Delphi Insider – Radiant Shapes is a brand new component library that will brighten any FireMonkey app. The library contains 35 reusable shape controls that can be used in all facets of FMX UI development from style composition and button adornment to data visualization and dashboard design. Each control has been ...


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Organic Cotton Quilted Snuggle Sack
Made from our silky soft 300-thread-count organic cotton sateen filled with organic cotton batting, our quilted snuggle sack will give little ones the coziest, healthiest, best night's rest. The full-zip closure makes it easy to get on and off (and to change diapers without fuss), while the roomy, flared shape offers plenty of room for little legs to bend and kick.
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Mercedes Benz launched diesel version of R350 in India.
New Delhi: German luxury auto maker Mercedes Benz launched the diesel version of its premium multi-purpose vehicle R350.
The company said in a statement that the latest multipurpose vehicle, R350 CDI is powered by a 2,987cc diesel engine.
Mercedes-Benz India Director-Sales & Marketing Debashis Mitra said that "We are sure that the diesel variant of this crossover model will be an attractive proposition for our valuable customers."
He claimed that the vehicle has a four wheel drive transmission with a mileage of 11.25 km per litre.
The latest vehicle has a seating capacity of seven adults, whilst the luggage compartment is capable of accommodating between 633 and 2385 litres, it added.
Mercedes-Benz India had launched the petrol version of the R350 in 2010 and is presently priced at Rs 58.7 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
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I have been doing some research into the olfactory tools for meditation, such as incense, scented candles, balms, essential oils and resins. There are many blends that can be used to increase concentration, relax the mind and help find stability and focus. This morning I use a hot coal in a heat proof dish to burn Benzoin resin from Sumatra and 100% natural Camphor resin. The benzoin is a 'warm, releasing and calming resin. It has been known to stimulate imagination and is good for use in creative work.' The camphor is used 'To strengthen awareness and in maintaining concentration. Often added to morning meditation incense mixtures.'
The smell of the benzoin is earthy and pleasant. The camphor is refreshing and I can instantly feel my sinuses clearing up. My breath becomes easier and I soon find my mind still and clear. I begin to count the inhale and exhale slowly, inhaling for a count of six, exhaling for a count of twelve. As I feel my mind focusing entirely on my breath, and I allow myself to simply notice the length of inhale and exhale, without trying to control it. I steadily inhale for about four to six counts and exhale for six to twelve counts. The natural variation in breath is steady and I feel as though I am meditating from a place just above my brain, in my crown chakra. I feel as though I am in a pure white light with my awareness sitting just above a river of thoughts. I feel a sense of enjoyment and contentment and sit here in this space for close to twenty minutes before I allow myself to return to my physical space. I close the space and allow the resin to burn out. I know the charcoal will still be hot so there is no point clearing it away for a while. I get ready and go to a yoga class where I feel myself flowing through the poses with ease. The yoga class actually feels like an extension to my meditation, a moving meditation.
On a side note, I got my period last night and it suddenly occurred to me that I haven't experienced the temporary insanity that usually occurs before it. The last 3-4 days have been entirely peaceful and harmonious- no mood swings, inexplicable hostility, anger, frustration or teariness. The things that would normally send me into emotional turmoil haven't even affected me in the slightest. I haven't even been craving chocolate to the usual extremity and have experienced no cramps or pains. I have no other explanation for this other than the meditation.
Incense purchased from Embrace at Miranda Westfield: www.embraceaustralia.com.au


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China's green loans see rapid growth in H1
BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- China has seen a rapid increase in loans extended to clean energy, environmental protection and other green sectors in the first half of this year (H1) as the country puts more emphasis on green development, central bank data showed.
Outstanding green loans in yuan and foreign currencies reached 11.01 trillion yuan (about 1.58 trillion U.S. dollars) by the end of H1, up 10.8 percent from the beginning of the year, according to the People's Bank of China.
Outstanding loans for green infrastructure projects totaled 5.28 trillion yuan by the end of June, up 11.1 percent from the beginning of the year, the data showed.
Green loans refer to loans issued to institutions or individuals for energy conservation, clean energy and environmental protection, among other fields.


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Norah enters the kitchen while Ellie searches for a drink in the fridge
N: Can you get me one drink as well?
Ellie screams in shock, noticing Norah
E: Jeeeeesus, you startled me. You are some kind of Ninja, aren't you?!
Norah (giggles): sorry, I didn't mean to…
E:It's fine! (sticks her head back into the fridge) What do you want to drink?
There's beer, wine, perhaps some milk or the last sip of Soy sauce I see here?
N: Uhm…. Beer I guess.
Ellie grabs one beer and hands it to Norah, head still in the fridge
N: thank you!
E: you're welcome, honey
N: what exactly are you looking for in there?
E: Clues!
N: Clues?
E: Clues!
N: What?
E: your fridge reveals more about you than you'd think! Clues everywhere!
N: "OK" and what have you found besides beer, wine, milk, and soy sauce?
E: Lots actually. I know for a fact that our host is single, lactose intolerant, can cook, does not drink and hates almonds.
N: uh, don't tell me. The milk is lactose free, some of the beer is alcohol free which no one buys for a party like this one and the portions are for singles only.
E: indeed
N: but why does he hate almonds? Full packet in the fridge?
E: No but doesn't everybody?
Norah gives her an underwhelmed look and a raised brow.
E: But this body is a chef at a restaurant…
N: Have you ever been there?
E: No, you?
N: No…
Ellie closes the fridge and stares at Norah
E: But you must know something, right?!
N: A little… how about you? Are you guys friends?
E: no, otherwise I wouldn't analyze the fridge, would I?
N: How would you call that? Psychofridgeolic Analysis?
E: Jungian Grocery Derivation and the Freudian implications of soy sauce selection
N: sounds like a hard read!
E: Freud in a nutshell
Norah looks astonished N: you are a quick one, aren't you.
E: Same to you
Ellie gives Norah another beer, demonstratively pointing at the empty first bottle
N: Cheers
Norah passes the empty bottle
E: Oh god where are my manners? (She wipes her hand with a kitchen cloth) I'm Ellie
(smiling) N: Norah.
E: Soooo what do you know about our mystery person?
N: Nothing much, a friend of mine was invited so I tagged along. She started making out half an hour ago so I gave her some space and ended up right here.
E: And they know each other?
N: I guess?
E: So let's go ask her!
N: Nah… there were tongues intertwined, she will be busy for a while.
E: Ok, but at least tell me what you know. She must've briefed you pre-party.
N: I know he is a chef.
E: Yeah, because I told you….. go on…
N: I know he is in a band, playing guitar.
E: What kind?
N: Just a normal wood-one.
E: No, I mean what kind of band?
N: No idea… but my friend went to see one of his concerts and said their music was cray-cray.
E: That's a good thing?
N: The way my friend uses it, definitely!
E: Anything else?
N: If you want me to go full Sherlock, I'd say he is tall.
E: Let's see… (she looks around one arm behind her back, the way she imagined a detective would)
Footprints, scratch marks, bloodstains…. No I don't see it.
N: That's because you don't see, you merely observe, my dear Watson. You lack the finesse of seeing what is almost…elementary!
E: How so?
N: The coffee mugs and coffee are on the highest shelf, the thing you crave most in the mornings…. Tucked away at that height? Coincidence? I don't think so!
E: That's just because you are small. See, I can reach it too.
N: Perhaps…. (She tries to look brooding and glances at Ellie with half closed eyes)
Ellie smiles and steps toward the small kitchen table.
E: Aha! What do we have here?!
Norah jumps to her, intrigued.
E: A note from…. A former lover stranded at Dunkirk unable to return perhaps? (She holds it up and reveals the shopping list)
Norah starts reading N: Gin, Cucumber, Kaboom Cornflakes, Curry, Toilet paper, Slusho mix, Soy sauce…
E: Boring!
Ellie throws the note on the ground and starts circling the room.
N: Guess we just have to find him.
E: No, no no no no no, we can figure this out. There must be clues. (She conjures another beer for Norah from behind her back and continues roaming.)
N: Now that I think of it…who invited you to this party?
E: No-one
N: What?
E: Yeah, I just crashed this joint. (She reveals a dirty white-toothed grin)
N: That's why you want to know. I get it now… the whole secret agent thing
E: Right, I'd love some info on Dr. Nobody before I get caught and have to explain why half the beer is missing.
N: Seems I'm partly to blame (She puts down the third empty beer bottle and this time grabs one for Ellie)
E: To strange encounters of the best kind!
N: Hear, hear!
They toast and empty half their bottles in one gulp.
N: Do you do this often?
E: I wouldn't say I'm an alcoholic but..
N: Crashing house parties! You know what I meant.
Ellie bites her tongue demonstratively and looks to the ceiling.
E: Occasionally… I'm a cool cat
N: Aaaand now that you said that, less so
E: How hurtful
N: Not to a real cool cat
E: touché!
Norah notices the shopping list on the ground and reads the last items
N: Wait, he needs to buy tampons?
In this moment Norah's friend Iggy arrives looking like a Dalmatian, covered with hickies on her neck.
Iggy: There you are Ellie, thanks for the invite. This party is totally cray-cray!
Ellie wrestles trying to keep the grinning to a minimum and ultimately fails to do so.
Ellie: No problem. Glad to have you and Norah here. We just got to know each other a little.
Norah rolls her eyes with crossed arms.
E: I never said he was a man, did I? Can I get you another beer Sherlock?
N: No thanks I'm already served
Julian was listening to Raleigh Ritchie – The Greatest and Merk & Kremont – Sad Story (Out Of Luck) while writing this…


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This week's featured What We've Been Reading blog is inspired by that wonderful feeling in the air when the temperatures start to drop, the leaves start to sway and a good bowl of something warm is heating on the stove. SoupAddict is precisely what you need in these lingering days of autumn and, dare I say it, approaching nights of winter.
Karen, creator of SoupAddict, is cooking up some mighty good concoctions to keep us warm. Her Mirepoix-infused Tomato Soup, heart-and-soul-warming Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles Soup, and thick, hearty Autumn Bread and Vegetable Soup will fill your abode with the true aromatic gems of the season.
BUT, SoupAddict is not just soup. Her categories breach the soup confines and go into baking, cooking (okay, that's obvious), grilling and sandwiches- perfect for pairing alongside those soups if you have a bigger appetite!
For a sweet ending to your perfect fall meal, do not miss the cute, individual-sized servings of S'mores in a Jar, or the party-perfect Nutella Mousse Cake.
Yes, I admit, her preparations are a bit "involved" shall we say, but who's stopping you from making those famous "simplified" versions? No one!
So, let's relish in these days of autumn with SoupAddict's delectable delights, which are sure to keep your heart and mind warm!
For more great SoupAddict recipes, be sure to check out these as well:
Savory Stuffed Pumpkin
BLT Salad
Cauliflower Apple Soup


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Elsevier Acquires Woodhead Publishing
Elsevier announced today that it has acquired Woodhead Publishing Limited, an award-winning, UK-based publisher known for its high-quality content in the fields of materials science, food science, engineering, energy & environmental technology, textile technology and biomedicine. The acquisition of Woodhead Publishing also includes Chandos Publishing, which is known for its strong publishing program in library information science and Asian studies.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) celebrates the completion of The Landing Hotel and Residences located on the fifth block of The Promenade of Wayzata. The grand opening ribbon cutting was held June 16, 2017. This $40-million project is the final piece in a massive $342-million five-block project in Wayzata to which AP was a large contributor. The building is owned by Wayzata based BohLand Development, with the hotel and restaurant managed by New England-based Hay Creek Hotels.
The Landing is the first hotel to be built on Lake Minnetonka in 50-years and the first hotel in Wayzata in over a century. The City of Wayzata, along with the surrounding community, looks forward to the new opportunities that will be brought to the area with the addition of this new hotel. At the ribbon cutting in June, Wayzata Mayor Ken Willcox spoke of his excitement with the completion of the Promenade Project as a whole and the new energy this hotel will bring to the area.
The new 300,000 square-foot building consists of underground and elevated parking, a 92-unit boutique hotel with a two-story restaurant, banquet facilities and a Scandinavian inspired spa. The residence portion of the building includes 31 high-end condominiums. All 31-homes are architecturally unique and feature luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms with impeccable attention to design.


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Check Out This Ridiculously Creative Packaging
Just because the Internet killed the need for awesomely creative and interactive packaging doesn't mean brands have to give in to sterile, boring, and utilitarian (and responsible?) options like "Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging." Though you're probably going to toss that cardboard and plastic bundle in the trash can anyway, it's still nice to get a solid half-smile or maybe even a "hah!" from your products' design. Here's some clever packaging that made us chuckle.
Every earbud company in America must have been kicking themselves after Noté nabbed this low hanging fruit.
All of these either make you chuckle or incredibly frustrated that you didn't think of this yourself.
This design is meant to expose and shame people who load up on the microwavable pizzas instead of the healthy stuff.
Smirnoff managed to describe their flavored vodkas in a universal language.
We thought it was steel wool at first, but apparently this is actually a Japanese cookie.
A design student managed to make the packaging do double duty as instructions for this cereal.
We hope the mayo isn't as tasteless as its packaging.
This packaging makes people very tense.
Ford's got the right idea turning their matchsticks into lumber in a truck bed.
This reminds you that the bread is a recipe from the old country.
These tea hangers are actually functional; they hang off the side of the mug.
We have no idea how this is possible, but it is.
This is a less terrifying way to do honey. Shapes are more soothing than bees, which are zero percent soothing.
Ethan Wolff-Mann is an editor at Supercompressor. He hates bees but still tweets @ewolffmann.


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inside this acorn
old, cracked, dormant under snow
something stirs that's new
***for Audra and the Panda, as well as HH!
inside this acorn
old, cracked, dormant under snow
something stirs that's new
***for Audra and the Panda, as well as HH!
Go away and stop being better than me… smell bag!! 😉
LOL, how did you guess I have not found the shower yet? 😉
smell bag?? you call me a calf and her a smell bag?
LOL, that's Panda charm for you…
Sorry!? where does it say on my site that I'm fair – or nice – or any of that?! 😉
Uhh ohh–please don't bite Audra, Panda–I try to keep this a relatively violence-free blog 😉
then why are you saying sorry… what sa matta can't take a little ribbing?
LOL, Audra–YOU don't get to bite the panda either 😉
Bite the Panda? does he taste like chicken?
ROFL. Not sure. Let's ask him.
I taste like love and pancakes! And biting me will only turn me on! 😉
Oh, YUM Now, stop tempting me, you respectably married brit…
No, I shall abstain from even the tiniest nibble.
oh yum.. pancakes and love. Your wife is a lucky woman
well, maybe a little. He might enjoy it.
Ribbing sounds good… with BBQ sauce?
as long as it is a spicey 🙂
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And at some indeterminate date ahead, might loom large in memories from someone's childhood.
oh, yes!
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I loved this Susan!
Audrey, thank you!
Wonderfully evocative haiku Susan. Well done.
Terry, thank you
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mmm inside this acorn – a powerful line… old and cracked promising something new. wonderful.
Oh, thank you, Jane. A bunch of us ended up writing acorn haiku today, for no other reason than we were challenged to do so. Please join us if you'd like.
thank you, Susan!!
I love your haiku, so I would be the one doing the thanking
Can I try? – I haven't done one before – in fact still reading up on what a Haiku should be! 5 word line then 7 then 5?
Yes–go for it, except it is syllables and not words–have fun!
so words cannot be more than 7 syllables each – sorry 😦
nope–it is like this:
first line 5 syllables
second line 7 syllables
third line 5 syllables
Hope this helps I like to view haiku as snapshots of perfect moments, taken with words, if that helps.
Thanks Susan – I shall attempt..
Great Enjoy–I love writing those little gems of poetry.
so do we have to strictly go by the amount of syllables, I have noticed in yours you have 3, 5 etc.. just trying to get this in my head better..
if we are going formal haiku, try to stick to the 5-7-5 line format or the 3-5-3. If however, you want to freewheel it a bit, just keep the whole poem to under 7 syllables. Make sense?
Perfect – thank you so much 🙂
Great–can't wait to see what you cook up!
don't expect miracles here! 😉
Just expecting you to have fun and I will enjoy the result.
Here goes – PLEASE critique?
Giant peaks acorn found
Cracked, exposed, barren
Gelid times,stiff solid
Hmmm. Interesting take. You have made it small, and I like the rhythm of it. But, try this. Try to think about walking up the peak, how does it feel? Now write that in 5 syllables or less. Now, describe encountering the acorn, perhaps wedged between rocks on the slope, and try to tell us that in 7 syllables. And bring it all home, suggesting the gelid times. Like the core of this. So…something like
climbing the mountain
an acorn, cracked, exposed raw
no place for growth here
go for the visual, and just a bit of telling.
Lordy you make it sound and look so easy 😦 …ok Take 2 coming up… I hope 😉
Oh, you're getting there. Try to capture one moment, one image. The beauty of haiku is that capture of something superficially beautiful and spiritually resonating at the same time, of that makes sense. Haiku is a snippet of zen.
I think I'm concentrating too much on the syllables arghh!
Thanks for your guidance.
You are most welcome–just try to catch something small, and roll with it. Worry about the syllables later.
Forged and weary mountain climb
Acorn death lain open bare
Empty shell broken rests in gelid tarns
Ok I've lost the plot completely!
This is so difficult – and I thought it would be simple! 😉
Oh, but you are SO getting there.
I am going to play along with this–you might enjoy:
Ok popping over and giving it a whirl! Heaven help the readers!
Oh and thank you!
New silent life hidden everywhere, surrounding us, under our feet, inside tiny things…, can we feel it? Lovely, Susan.
Happy New Year!
Oh, Dulcina, thank you–and a happy new year to you too!
Susan i thought I had commented yesterday when I came here. The net was so slow that I fell asleep behind the laptop 🙂 This haiku gives me the idea of something slowly stirring to life adn then suddenly, bam! it is there, a new creation. Wonderfully written, as always. Wonderful new year to you, Susan 🙂
Thank you, my dear…wonderful reaction–I am glad this one was so evocative for you–means I did my job well. Happy new year I believe you will see 2013 about seven hours before I do 😉
That is right. 🙂
The haiku brought out the essence of life nicely, there is always something new round the corner:)
Thank you!
beautiful haiku depicting possibilities of life…very well crafted!
Thank you.
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The new album "Beneath the Skin" was recently released by Of Monsters and Men, and you can listen to it on Spotify. I have updated my post for their music with a playlist of more popular songs, as well as the album, links, and some videos.
"Beneath the Skin" by Of Monsters and Men (2015) – 11 songs, 48 min
"Of Monsters and Men (Playlist)" – 16 songs, 1 hr 11 min
Listen to more of their music at my Of Monsters and Men post for more of their albums, videos, and links. This new album and updated playlist has been included there as well.
Photo credit: Beneath the Skin @ Amazon @ Amazon (album cover)


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Name: Erin Ward
Place of Birth: Edinburgh
Lives: Glasgow
Year of Birth: 2005
I started skiing in Tignes when I was three years old and have skiied in Europe, Scotland and on the dry matt in Glasgow ever since.
Erin has had a successful last 12 months of ski racing in her Final year in Mini's racing.
Erin won gold at the Ambition races and gold and silver in the English Alpine championships.
She won the bairn's Bucket at the Scottish alpine championships which is awarded to the the fastest boy or girl when she was a year down.
Programme for 2017/2018
Erin has along with her big sister, Isla, been invited to join Apex 2100 to train the full season in Tignes with Club Des Sport de Tignes. This is a major change in Erin's ski training. She will live in Tignes from November to April and train under the guidance of Alexander Vitanov and academy director Sir Clive Woodward.
Her ambition for the season is to win at the English and British although she will be racing against her big sister this season.
She is now getting some support for her equipment from Rossignol and Blues.
English Alpine Champion 2017 , 2015,
British Alpine Champion 2015
Scottish Alpine Champion 2014, 2013
Other Interests
Erin plays pro youth football for Glasgow Rangers Girls football and has represented West of Scotland at Cross Country Running.


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6. Support batch MPEG to vob conversion and convert multiple MPEG to vob at a time.
7. Merge selected files and convert into a single vob video file.
8. Snap thumbnails to save as pictures or set as Wallpaper.
9. User-friendly MPEG to vob conversion interface.
10. Fast video conversion and good output quality.
11. no requirements on machine performance.
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