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East Bound and Down
Lansing Lugnuts vs. Clinton Lumber Kings (Midwest League)
Cooley Law School Stadium-Lansing, MI: No trip back to Michigan would be complete without us stopping by one of our old ballparks to see a game, and this particular game I've been looking forward to since it announced it back in February. The Lugnuts were paying homage to one of Lansing's favorite sons, the late, great Burt Reynolds! As with many kids growing up, I didn't just love baseball, but I love cars. And what better car than the Pontiac Firebird driven by The Bandit. I bought my second Firebird in 2017, and Brian instantly fell in love with it. Since then he's watch the Smokey and the Bandit films many times over, and we have a nice collection of die cast Firebirds. Now we have a Burt Reylonds/Bandit bobble head to add to our collection.
We got in line early, as we didn't want to miss out on the free giveaway. I credit Brian for this, as it was his idea to skip dinner and get in line, as he really new what this game meant to me. After we received our bobble heads, we were bombarded with people trying to buy them from us immediately, with offers up to $30 (of course they're all selling on eBay for $100-$200). I really had to convince Brian to hold on to his! We hit the gift shop to get our Lugnuts/Bandit shirts and then got ready for the game. Lansing had a 1977 Trans Am drive around the field, also, in a tribute to Burt, and the Lugnuts whore special Bandit jerseys, as seen below.
During all of this car excitement, we also were able to watch a really good baseball game. Lansing jumped out to a three run lead, but Clinton battled back to send the game into extra innings. Ryan Gold led the offense for the Lugnuts, knocking in two runs on one hit, while Tanner Kirwir went 2-5 with two runs scored. Cre Finfrock took the loss for Lansing, giving up two runs in the 10th. Final (10): Lugnuts 4, Lumber Kings 5.
The Lugnuts also had a few Firebirds outside of the stadium for us to gauk at.
This is one of the best theme nights we've been to in a long time. A night combining our love of baseball and cars was amazing! And I'll leave you with a YouTube video:
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Father's Day 2019
Louisville Bats vs. Buffalo Bisons (International League)
Louisville Slugger Field-Louisville, KY: Not too many places I'd rather be than at a baseball game with my son on Fathers Day!
As far as the game, it was another rough one for the home team. Keury Mella got roughed up taking the loss, giving up seven runs (only three earned) in 2.2 innings. Two other pitchers gave up two earned runs each, also. Christian Colon went 1-2 with an RBI, and Aristides Aquino went 1-3 with an RBI, which was all the offense the Bats could muster.
A great Father's Day with Trevor. He was back in Michigan most of last summer, so this was the first game he's had a chance to go to with me since the 2017.
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Louisville Bats vs. Buffalo Bisons (International League)
Louisville Slugger Field-Louisville, KY: One of the games Brian really wanted to see this season, was the first Marvel Super Hero Night. They were giving away Captain Marvel bobble-heads, but due to heavy traffic, we weren't able to get one, which upset Brian a bit.
The game definitely wasn't a pitcher's duel. Brad Markey took the loss on the mound, throwing 4.1 innings and giving up six earned runs. The Bats made a game of it, scoring five runs in the seventh, but came up short. Aristides Aquino had a day, going 2-5 with four RBI's and two runs scored. FINAL: Bats 8, Bisons 11.
We were able to see Spider-Man and Ant-Man, but the lines were too long and Brian didn't want to wait to get a photo with them.
A fun ballgame to watch for sure, and looking forward to Father's Day right after this one. Before the game Goldy Locks put on a little concert that we thought was pretty amazing!
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Lone Wolf
Louisville Bats vs. Buffalo Bisons (International League)
Louisville Slugger Field-Louisville, KY: Last weekend was another first, as this was the inaugural game that I attended alone. Brian was tied up with a friend, Trevor wasn't feeling well, and Lily was, well, out being Lily. Since there was no one there to entertain me other than the ballplayers, we can get right to the action, or in-action, in the Bats case.
Starting on the mound for Louisville was Cody Reed. He took the loss, going six innings while giving up four runs and striking out five. Leading the way offensively for the Bats was Jesse Winker. He went 2/5 with and RBI. Also helping out were Eric Jagielo and Brandon Dixon, who went 2/4 and 2/3 respectively in the loss. FINAL: Bats 2, Bisons 5.
This was a short entry, but, again, the game wasn't as much fun without any of my little buddies there. It's still always great to be at the ballpark, but better when enjoying it with someone!
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Going 'Nuts in Lansing
Lansing Lugnuts vs Bowling Green Hot Rods (Midwest League)
Cooley Law School Stadium-Lansing, MI: After Brian finished his seminar, we got a bite to eat at the Nuthouse, then went back to see the Lugnuts host the Hot Rods.
One cool new aspect of Cooley Law School Stadium is the Michigan Baseball Hall Of Fame. Some of the best players who are from Michigan or played in the state are honored. Some of my childhood favorites like Alan Trammell and Jim Abbott are honored, as well as some classic Tigers like Al Kaline, Charlie Gehringer, and broadcaster Earnie Harwell.
The game was a fun one for us to watch, and a good one for the home team. This game was special also, as it was the first one all three kids attended. I'm glad Lily finally made it to a game with us this season. Trevor took a good pic with his phone of himself, my dad, and I. I also took one using the MiLB In The Park app. Apparently, Trevor's phone does a little better job.
As for the game action, the Lugnuts scored in the early, middle, and late innings. Midwest League Player of the Year Ryan McBroom had a big night offensively. He went 2-3 with a booming home run, a double, and plates five RBI's. Center fielder D.J. Davis also contributed two RBI's on the night, going 2-4. Alex Maldonado and Christian Vazquez each had a pair of hits, also.
On the hill for the 'Nuts, spot starter Tim Mayza threw five shut-out innings, giving up one hit and striking out five. In relief, Dusty Isaacs gave up one run, and Phil Kish two before shutting the door.
In the late innings, I strolled a little to some other shots of the ballpark.
This was a great day all around, and I'm very blessed and lucky to have this time with my kids and dad. Brian and I were a little disappointed that the mascot Big Lug didn't walk the concourse or interact with fans at all. We have some more baseball fun planned soon! Final: Lugnuts 11, Hot Rods 3.
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Brian learns from Lugnuts
Cooley Law School Stadium-Lansing, MI: Over the weekend the kids and I traveled way down state so Brian could participate in the Lugnuts on-field baseball seminar. He had a lot of fun and learned a lot from the pros.
He started out with some outfield drills. He took some fly balls, grounders, and learned to play the ball off of the wall.
Brian's group then moved to the bullpen for some pitching practice. His age group up here uses a pitching machine, so this was his first experience on the mound.
After his pitching stint, his group moved to the infield for some work. Lugnuts player Tom Robson was running things there, and gave the kids some good instruction. Brian did a great job, and this is the best I've seen him field ground balls all season.
Brian is a runner, so it was no surprise he enjoyed the base running aspect of the seminar so much. He learned some things we haven't touched on at his level yet, like leading off and stealing. The last station was hitting, the best aspect of his game. Unfortunately, time ran out, and he didn't get a chance to hit. He was disappointed, so I threw a few to him in the outfield before we left so he could show off a bit. He had one of the Lugnuts sign his ball and got his picture taken, also.
After the seminar the kids were able to play on the park and bouncy house stuff, so all was good. This was a great experience for Brian, as he learned a lot and had fun doing it. I hope I can get him into more things like this in the future. I also apologize for this post, as it was done entirely on my iPhone since my computer is jacked.
Here is a video of the outfield station:
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Clipped in Columbus
Columbus Clippers vs. Buffalo Bisons (International League)
Huntington Park-Columbus, OH: For our official first game of our 2014 baseball trip, we travelled south into Ohio. I'm dedicating this season's trip to my favorite baseball movie Major League, due to its 25th anniversary, and the fact we're visiting so many Cleveland Indians affiliates! Columbus is a great sports city, and we actually spent the day there checking out Ohio State, the Jack Nicklaus museum, and the Columbus Blue Jackets' arena. We arrived at Huntington Park early, so we were one of the first few fans through the gates to explore at little. The home of the Clippers is really a nice Triple-A stadium that has many positive aspects. There doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house, and even has a group of seats attached to a building next to it in left field. The main concession stand was an island, so you don't always have to miss part of the game when getting a snack or a beer. The ballpark also had many bits of baseball history, and history of the sport in Columbus, which I always find interesting. The Clippers have two mascots, Lou Seal and Krash (a parrot). Neither were active in the crowd, only on the field before the game. We were also joined by my best friend Darryl who lives near Dayton, so it was a pretty special game for us.
Unfortunately, we only got four innings in before the rain started. It really wasn't all that bad at first, but then came down in buckets with thunder and lightning to boot. The storm really didn't last that long, but the lightning stuck around long enough for them to postpone the game. The Clippers were up on the Buffalo Bisons 3-1 when the game was called, but ended up losing 5-3 when it was resumed the next day. Fans said the big prospect in the Clippers is Jesus Aguilar, and he went 1-3 in the game. Left fielder Tim Fedroff led the way for Columbus, going 2-4 with a double and RBI. On the mound, Travis Banwart started the game, but Nick Hagadone took over when it was resumed the next day, taking the loss. Even though we only got four innings in, we had fun in Columbus and the Clippers are a must see for baseball fans. Postponed: Clippers 3, Bisons 1 (3-5 Final).
Here's a video of the game from my YouTube channel:
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Let's see who we'll see in Lansing
Although the Minor League Baseball season officially started tonight, the Lansing Lugnuts won't play their first home game until next Thursday's Crosstown Showdown against the Michigan State Spartans. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, as the weather reports don't look good for next week, and I'm sure the kids will be disappointed if we don't see the game. Since the Lugnuts released their 2013 roster, though, let's take a look at some of the players we'll be seeing. The team will have large shoes to fill, after last year's squad enjoyed the most successful regular season in the franchise's history, going 82-55. The entire coaching staff is back to lead its charges, including Midwest League Manager of the Year John Tamargo, Jr., pitching coach Vince Horsman, and hitting coach Kenny Graham.
This seasons' version of the Lugnuts looks like it will be led by its pitching prospects. The 18-year-old Roberto Osuna is rated as the Toronto Blue Jays second highest prospect by Baseball America. The product of Los Mochis, Mexico, was signed by the Jays as a free agent. Also ranked as the sixth prospect in Toronto's system is Daniel Norris. Norris is a 19-year-old who was the Jays second round pick in the 2011 draft. Joining them in the rotation will be lefty Alonzo Gonzalez, and right-handers Javier Avendano and Taylor Cole. The Lugnuts' bullpen should consist of Wil Browning, Tucker Donahue, Chuck Ghysels, Arik Sikula, Ben White, and the only left-hander Griffin Murphey. Also in the bull will be former infielder Matt Johnson, who the organization turned into a pitching prospect.
The infield for Lansing will include returning players Balbino Fuenmayor, Shane Opitz, Gustavo Pierre, and Kellen Sweeney. They will be joined by Jorge Flores, Emilio Gurerro, and Christian Lopez, who is ranked at the 21st Jays prospect. The outfield features two returning players in Chris Hawkins (28) Dalton Pompey. The newcomers joining them are Ronnie Melendez and Carlos Ramirez. With nine returning players in all, the Lugnuts have a very good chance of challenging for the Midwest League Championship. I look forward to seeing these guys play next week at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, and maybe with the Blue Jays in a few years.
Photo courtesy of Fox 47 News
The Gambler
We all know how the song starts….'On a cold winter's morning..'. And that's exactly how it felt this morning when my alarm blared in my ear, telling me it was time to get up and get the kids ready for school. Despite being the first day of spring, 'old man winter' pounded us with another few inches of snow. Throw the high winds and cold with it, and it's just another winter storm, complete with low visibility and icy roads. Spring has not sprung, and winter looks as if it wants to stay with us for a little longer. Today was also the day that single game tickets went on sale for the Lansing LugNuts. Here's where the gambling part comes in.. Despite there being several feet of snow on the ground, and temperatures in the 20's, I took a gamble and ordered tickets for the Crosstown Showdown on April 11th. I'm sure the grounds crew at Cooley Law School Stadium is working diligently to get the field ready for game action, but there's still no guarantee what the weather will be like and how cold it will be in just a few short weeks. If it was just me, I wouldn't care too much, but I'm hoping it's warm enough for the kids to sit through. I rolled the dice, however, so we'll see what happens. The Crosstown Showdown is the LugNuts opening day exhibition game against the Michigan State University Spartans, based in East Lansing. According to the LugNuts, this is one of the most attended games every season, so I guess we were lucky to get tickets. Trevor is the one who really wanted to see this game, as he's a Sparty backer, for some reason. It should be a fun day all around, too, as we plan on visiting the State Capitol building while down there, as well as a couple of museums. If I'm going to pull the kids out of school, I have to justify it somehow, right? It should be a good game to watch, also, as MSU is the defending Big Ten champions, and Lansing had a great season last year. So, in a few weeks we'll pack up and head downstate…and hope that Mother Nature deals us a favorable hand.
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Michael Biehn, best known for his role in the classic thriller "Aliens," speaking at the San Diego Comic Con in 2016.
Alabama Comic Con — to be held at the BJCC Exhibition Halls on July 13-14 — is a family-friendly event where fans can meet vendors and artists, as well as actors and other celebrities with street cred in comics, anime, gaming, horror and science fiction.
Fans also enjoy mingling with each other, according to Greg Hanks, co-owner of AVC Conventions, which is hosting the event for the second year.
"I think everyone needs a place to meet fellow fans and be able to celebrate the fandoms they enjoy in a place without judgment," he said.
At press time, more than a dozen celebrities were scheduled to appear, including actors Edward Furlong ("Terminator II"), Michael Biehn ("Aliens"), Chris Sarandon ("The Nightmare Before Christmas") and Nakia Burrise ("Power Rangers"). Celebrities will host panels and discuss their careers, and some fans will host panels.
There will be a costume contest, video and board gaming and vendors with such items as toys, T-shirts and comic books.
The event will be Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $25 per day or $40 for the weekend, with children 10 years old and younger admitted free.
For tickets, go to alabamacomiccon.com.


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During the most frightening moments of the credit crisis, the ideas of British economist John Maynard Keynes, written during the depression of the 1930s, emerged as a guide for policy makers struggling to rescue an ailing economy. For over 30 years his theories had been scorned by a new wave of economists, who created mathematical models that attempted to reduce and measure risk. But Keynes' ideas were back and seemingly more influential than ever.
John Maynard Keynes was the world's most famous economist in the late 1930s and 1940s. The Cambridge University professor argued in his 1936 masterwork The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money and elsewhere, that there is uncertainty in the world that cannot be foreseen by any economic model. As far back as the 1920s, economists were proposing ways to reduce the risk of calamitous events down to a measurable numerical value. Keynes rejected this approach. He believed that, when faced with uncertainty, consumers and businesses will not spend and this drives the economy into a recession. Governments must step in to provide demand in the economy and stop the slide. Keynes' ideas dominated macroeconomic thinking for much of the last century before falling into disrepute 30 years after his death in 1946.
Skidelsky's sub-title, The Return of the Master, refers to the efforts to discredit Keynes' work, which began in the 1970s. His teachings were largely absent from mainstream economics between the late 1970s and 2007 as taught at universities and utilised by both monetary (central banks) and fiscal (government) policy makers. His return is largely attributed to two factors. First, economists who follow the free-market school of economics believed that markets were self-regulating and that prices could only fall so far before demand would match the prices and clear the market. Their models completely failed to predict the depth of the economic crash in 2008 because they did not believe investors and consumers could be so fearful as to entirely halt their spending. Second, these free-market economists could offer little in the way of instruction to governments and central banks as to how to arrest the freefall in the economy. Keynes's ideas were there to offer an explanation as to why governments must assume the role left by the lack of private sector spending and do the spending themselves. His work provides a roadmap for difficult economic times.
Part of the discrediting of Keynes prior to his "return" stemmed from the conservative movement's distrust of the state's ability to spend effectively. It also followed from a distortion of his ideas. As the author notes, Keynes was by no means a socialist. He advocated government saving during prosperous times so it could be spent when the economy contracted, and he opposed tax rates higher than 25 percent.
Keynes opposed the excessive mathematicisation of economics and tried to keep his language simple. Yet his original texts can often seem dense and difficult. By contrast, Skidelsky's short book is eminently readable and contains a great third chapter about Keynes' social life at Cambridge - which involved more drinking and encounters with elegant women and men than most students could manage.
Skidelsky, clearly a huge fan of his subject, outlines why Keynes is as relevant today as he has ever been. Due in part to a misunderstanding of his ideas, Western governments have struggled to implement Keynesian fiscal policy measures and increase public spending to replace private sector investment. Government bureaucracies, which had been designed over 30 years not to spend a lot of money quickly (for fear of waste or fraud), were so unprepared for the sudden increase in spending. They simply bundled together countless old spending requests under the banner of "stimulus". Over a year since the world entered a recession, announced "stimulus" spending in the United States and Canada is not even half way out the door.
Economics as a field of study must now confront whether its best ideas were developed 70 years ago. If so, much of what has been called "progress" over the last 30 years will be discredited. To highlight the upheaval in field, the most recent Noble prize in economics was shared by a woman who was not trained as an economist. Until a new set of arguments coalesce to guide policy makers, John Maynard Keynes will for now remain the master of his field.


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He focuses his practice on the development and finance of large scale infrastructure projects with a particular focus on oil & gas and power & water and regularly advises both sponsors and lenders in project financings.
He is leading the team advising PETRONAS on the financing of their $25bn RAPID joint venture with Saudi Aramco, and previously led the team advising The Dow Chemical Company on the financing of the Sadara Chemical Project in the Kingdom. He has also advised on numerous IPPs and IWPPs throughout the Middle East and Asia, including the Jawa 1 LNG to Power project in Indonesia, and most recently the Al Dur 2 IWPP in Bahrain.


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The Government of India must issue a stern, final warning to Sri Lanka to end attacks on Indian fishermen and then follow that up with concrete action.
The lax being exhibited by the Centre in dealing with the island nation has emboldened Lanka to attack Indian fishermen, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president Pon. Radhakrishnan has said.
Addressing the media here on Saturday after winding up the two-day state executive meet of the party Mr. Radhakrishnan pointed out that despite the several attacks on Indian fishermen by the Lankan armed forces, there has been no concrete measures on the part of the Centre to stem the tide.
Sri Lanka was not heeding any caution by the Government of India and the Tamil fishermen continue to be harassed on the high seas, the BJP leader noted. "We fear that Sri Lankan is not taking us seriously,'' he said.
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The Centre must take the situation as a challenge since it had the responsibility to ensure the well being and dignity of the Tamils in the island nation.
Declaring that the BJP would continue to fight for the cause of oppressed Sri Lankan Tamils, Mr. Radhakrishnan said that India must bring forward resolutions at appropriate forums condemning the war crimes and atrocities committed against the Tamils there. Instead we see the spectacle of the United States sponsoring the resolution at the UNHCR and India discussing the response to that. "Take all efforts to bring the war criminals to book,'' he urged the Centre.
Mr. Radhakrishnan condemned the reported threat of Sri Lankan Minister Douglas Devananda to organize a protest demonstration on Indian soil, assailing him that a "person with a criminal record and who is being wanted in India'' was being allowed to visit the country and accorded government reception. That was why he was talking of organising a demonstration against India, he noted.(The Hindu)


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I've been thinking about love a lot.
A professor once said that the most universal stories are the most specific stories, and I believe that's true for love too. Love is universal, yet love is specifically different for each person, both in the experiences of receiving and giving love.
Love isn't just about romance. I hear love, or the absence of it, in every song. I see love when a baby daughter reaches up for her father, and he stops everything he does just to swoop her into his arms and kiss her on the cheek. I experience love when I assist my mother as she patiently bathes her elderly mother, reminding me of how Jesus washed his disciples' feet.
So in the spirit of celebrating the infinity that is love, here's an ode I'll never be able finish – an ode to the moments of love I had the absolute honour of being in.
"When I was in love I hardly thought of myself; I thought of her and how beautiful she looked and whether or not she was cold and how I could make her laugh. It was wonderful because I forgot my problems."Blue Like Jazz, Donald Miller
Love keeps telling me to eat more, and eat less, and wear more sunscreen. Love is freshly cut fruits in the morning, before meals and whenever we least expect it. Love is the one time I broke down in high school, called you in tears, and you brought me home immediately, no questions asked until I offered the answer in my own time.
Love is when I got sunburnt, yet you still held me face in your hands like I was a child again, and called me cute and healthy-looking. Love is all the redeye flights so you could spend weekends and dinners with your family. Love is the long walks we shared when I was a kid that I no longer remember but understand its lingering presence in my adulthood.
Love is having the deepest conversations over Snapchat. Love believes in my wisdom, even though love is always smarter that I am. Love answered an altar call boldly in front of my eyes, just like Samuel did when he heard the Lord's voice at the age of 8.
Love shared a room with me growing up, and giggled with me throughout the nights. Love is in the card you wrote for me when I graduated that I keep in my journal wherever I travel. Love is that moment on my last day in the same city as you, when you were clearing the kitchen and I was folding clothes, and you randomly asked me out of nowhere why I liked him.
Love overcame distance and built a family. Love knew that love was worth pursuing because it felt right, because it was love.
"You know what it is about someone that makes them a friend? A friend doesn't just say things; a friend does."Love Does, Bob Goff
Love happens after an intense rivalry when we were 3 years old. Love is in the longest email updates and coffee dates that last even longer. Love tells me you trust me, even when I don't.
Love started when we were randomly assigned to sit next to each other when we were 8. Love persevered through watching the same TV shows in real-time in different countries. And even after the TV shows ended, and life continued to hurl its curveballs of heartache and loss, Love is when you walked out of class, no questions asked (not even to your professor for permission), and called me as soon as I asked.
Love remembers what my 'dream career' was at the age of 13. Love is texting for hours over WhatsApp, when we could've called each other and saved our thumbs from arthritis. Love is in the game plans we dream, in the dreams we make happen.
Love is in the mishaps of freshman year roommates, bookmark notes found months later after they were written, and screenshots of conversations and ugly selfies. Love overcomes ugliest fights that we openly laugh and talk about. Love bonds the most unlikely of sisters.
Love opened me up to opening up about my imperfections. Love embraced me not as the labels I identify with, but as who I am.
"The goal is not to love people and build relationships so that they can produce more. That's called networking, and most networkers are universally loathed."Own The Moment, Carl Lentz
Love arranges all our parents to meet each other, to secure our love beyond ourselves. Love is in the sleepover conversations when the lights are out. Love sustained us throughout time zones, life seasons and different boys.
Love messages me randomly to ask how I'm doing. Love calls me hoping I'm free enough for talk for hours. Love calls me back when I'm not.
Love is girls night with wine, or without, because doesn't really matter as long as it's just us girls. Love is also boardgame night with the guys and deep conversations after. Love is fried chicken with anyone.
Love is telling me how you got really angry at me when I opened up about my mistakes, but forgave me as you learnt to let me make my own mistakes, and only sharing with me all of the above after you processed all of your emotions because you didn't want to hurt me.
Love is in the heartfelt see-you-later cards.
Love is happy for me because I didn't want to deal with the sadness of the moment, so you shelved your feelings aside for me.
Love is in the prayers I never hear but I know were said for me.
Love was shared across the grasslands of Inner Mongolia as we stared into the endless constellation of stars.
Love is in the small sentence you said after we spent a whole weekend together on set, where you told me you once were terrified of my Christianity, but was honoured to experience a glimpse of Jesus' love.
Love pursues recklessly and without fear. Love gives, and gives, without expectation.
"I turned to God thinking he was a fool for wanting me. Which, of course, is the nature of love, isn't it?"Soul Cravings, Erwin McManus
Love perhaps was in the moonlit nights on that park bench. Love maybe was there because you said maybe it was. For a moment, love probably was.
Love followed me to church, with your hand holding mine and my head on your shoulder before the service begun. Love knows how to make me laugh, when even my sister can't. Love listens to me, and is comfortable with my silence. Love stayed with me to keep me awake for hours before conference calls at ungodly hours, and stays on despite the hurt and distance. Love is a sunset over Santa Monica, or Six Flags.
Love, above all love, is the moment in San Francisco after a new year had just begun where You told me that You could make beauty out of chaos, including the chaos that is me and in me. Love makes me beautiful, audacious and kind because I was fearfully and wonderfully made by Love to be.
Love created creation, even when You knew we would betray You. Love lived, and died, and lives for me and you. Love is found in relationships – especially in the relationship with Jesus, Love itself.


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- Over $2 billion payments processed in 2015, a 45% increase over 2014 in the first full year under CEO Edz Sturans
- Adoption of Payrazr® payment solution suite reinforces the company's growth
- Executive leadership advancements in recognition of company's achievements and to fuel continued growth into 2016
Phoenix, Ariz. January 12, 2016 – BillingTree®, a leading payment solutions provider experienced strong growth during its first full year of operations under CEO Edz Sturans. The company continued its expansion as a developer of software and technology plus merchant services provider within key industries including ARM, Personal Finance and Healthcare collections. Total payment processing volume exceeded $2 billion for the year, a 45% increase over 2014 and driven in part by the launch of the company's Payrazr® payment solution suite.
In recognition of the leadership contributions to BillingTree during this highly successful 2015, a number of Executive Committee promotions have been announced:
- Nils Krumins, who joined BillingTree as Sr. Director Professional Services has been promoted to VP of Operations and Client Success.
- Dave Yohe, has been elevated from his position as Sr. Director of Corporate Marketing to become VP of Marketing.
- Dan Vaith, previously Director of Finance, is now Senior Director of Finance and has also joined the company's Executive Committee.
BillingTree successfully launched and experienced strong customer adoption of its Payrazr payment solution Suite in 2015. Payrazr is a collection of best in breed and in-house developed payment solutions that serve customers 'card not present' payment needs; offering multiple payment channel options and helping ensure payment compliance in the heavily-regulated payments industry. The company also unveiled a complete branding refresh, including a redesigned logo, a revamped website and the adoption of the tagline "Growing Payments with Technology".
BillingTree's attention to company culture and growth was rewarded by recognition as one of 2015's Best Places to Work in Arizona in the small business category by the Phoenix Business Journal. This was attributed to BillingTree employee's ratings of the company as well as its commitment to give back to the community.
"2015 was another milestone year for BillingTree with the launch of the Payrazr payment solution suite, corporate rebranding and ongoing adoption of our services and technology," said Edz Sturans, President and CEO of BillingTree. "Our company culture is key to our success, marked by BillingTree ranking as one of the top ten best small businesses to work in Arizona. I am pleased to recognize our entire team's achievements as we prepare to deliver many more exciting innovations in 2016."
About BillingTree
BillingTree® is the leading, technology focused payment solutions company providing innovative Accounts Receivables products and services that enable organizations to increase efficiency and decrease costs of processing payments while adhering to compliance regulations. For over a decade, BillingTree has committed itself to understanding the marketplace and growing payments with technology, helping merchants accept multiple payment channels while offering comprehensive value their clients have come to rely on. BillingTree has a reputation for dependable solutions and extraordinary customer service, processing billions of dollars of payments annually through a suite of solutions and services that integrate with your company's needs. Visit MyBillingTree.com or call 877.4.BILLTREE for payment technology that works.


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143 – Only doing what you're good at
So we all build websites. Perhaps we don't. Perhaps we're just involved with WordPress as a marketing expert, or a graphic designer. WordPress is useful to a whole slew of different job types which is great, but can also be a burden. What I mean by that is that there are so many hats that you can wear in the WordPress space, so many jobs that are needed to get a website up, running and maintained, that it can be hard to keep up. How do we do that…Read More


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AMS shines at State Technology Competition
Atascocita Middle School brought home third place at the Technology Student Association State Competition in Waco. Technology Student Association (TSA) is a technology based organization that promotes careers in STEM fields. Eighteen members of the school's Technology Student Association members entered 96 entries.
Entries included both team and individual national qualifying events like technology essays, leadership strategies, and prepared speeches. Other events students participated in were hand-made projects and computer application projects. The students scored high in multiple events and took home third place for Outstanding Large Middle School in the state for overall points received from all 96 entries. Seventy-seven of those entries ranked in the top five and were recognized as state finalists.
Several of the students will move on to nationals, which will take place in Orlando, Florida this summer. TSA students are sponsored by Atascocita Middle School CTE teachers Darrell and Stephanie Tompkins.
The following AMS students were recognized as state finalists at the TSA competition:
Crystal An – received one 1st and one 4th place
Brianna Arredondo – received three 2nd places and two 3rd places
Casey Bantolina – received three 1st places and one 5th place
Anahi Bosquez – received one 1st, one 2nd, and one 4th place
Luke Buchanan – received one 1st place and one 4th place
Addison D'Camp – received one 1st, two 2nd places, one 3rd, and one 4th place
Romeo Dorta – received 1st, 2nd, and 4th place
Brandon East – received one 1st place
Hunter Fort – received one 2nd place
William Gray – received one 1st place, two 3rd places, one 4th, and one 5th place
Sidney Hazlett – received one 2nd, one 3rd, and one 4th place
Amanda Nguyen – received two 1st places, one 2nd place, and two 5th place
Tunmi Ojo – received two 1st places and one 2nd place
Stephen Ozan – received two 1st places, two 2nd places, and one 5th place
Ethan Reese – received one 1st, two 2nd places, one 3rd, one 4th, and one 5th place
Nicholas Rijkeboer – received two 1st places and one 5th place
Zachary Seidel – received two 1st places, one 2nd, two 3rd places, one 4th, and one 5th place
Zander Tompkins – received three 1st places, two 2nd places, two 4th places, and one 5th place
National Qualifying Teams:
Children's Story – Stephen Ozan, Elizabeth Dougherty, Amanda Nguyen
Website Design – Zachary Seidel, Stephen Ozan, Elizabeth Dougherty, Amanda Nguyen, Ethan Reese
Video Game Design – Stephen Ozan, Ethan Reese, Elizabeth Dougherty, Amanda Nguyen, Hunter Fort, Nicholas Rijkeboer
Construction Challenge – Amanda Nguyen, Addison D'Camp, Brianna Arredondo, Elizabeth Dougherty, Zander Tompkins
Forensic Technology – Sidney Hazlett, Casey Bantonlina
Technology Essay – Nicholas Rijkeboer
Flight – Anahi Bosquez, Crystal An
Inventions – Zander Tompkins, William Gray, Blake Brock
Community Service – Addison D'Camp, Brianna Arredondo, Amanda Nguyen, Elizabeth Dougherty
Leadership Strategies – Zander Tompkins, William Gray, Zachary Seidel
Prepared Speech – Elizabeth Dougherty


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It's been ages since my last poll post. So today, am taking some time to post one after much thought about my life as a mother. I guess, to some extent, the way I lead my mommy-hood is much influenced by how I was raised by my own mother. She was a fulltime housewife and took care of my younger brother & I, all by herself while my late father brings in the money for the family.
I remembered spending most of my childhood time with her being in our home. Taking good care of our food & drinks, ensuring we have our naps in the afternoon, and constantly saving up what little money we have so we can buy new clothes during festive seasons such as Chinese New Year & Christmas. I remembered how she taught me how to write, and how she constantly supported my interest in reading.
At one stage in my childhood life, I had head lice problem from school. She'll spend every afternoon after lunch to comb my hair & look for the eggs. She never gave up until she found a solution to rid all of those pesky lice. From "washing" my hair with diesel oil, to washing my hair EVERYDAY. She finally brought me to the hair salon to have my hair permed, in hope that the perming chemicals will kill them all! I ended up having a disastrous hairstyle at the age of 10 but yeah… the lice were gone for good! 😛
Our everyday life is filled with activities. Be it helping out with house chores, or studying, or playing. She managed our time so well.
And that's how I hope to do the same for my own child. Hence, my decision to be a SAHM (stay at home mother) rather than pursuing a career in the corporate world. I'm very lucky that I am able to turn my photography hobby into a home-based business. Well… home-based at least for now. 😉 At least I still can bring in some bucks to boost the family's living quality. Most importantly, more savings for our little girl's future.
I want to be with my little girl while she grows. I saw her first crawl, her first baby steps. And am looking forward to experience her first of everything. 🙂 Every night before I sleep, I silently thank the Lord for giving me such an opportunity to do so. And I still have my own mother around & being able to help with caring for my little girl while I build my business.
I know not many mommies out there are as lucky as I am. Ever since I started my photography business, I've met so many mommies who have shared with me about their mommy-hood. Each has their own way of handling their life as a mother, a wife & earning a living for the family.
Below is a poll of which I hope my dear mommy readers can contribute & share with us. It is meant to let every mother that visits my blog know that they are NOT alone in their struggles of balancing the many roles in our lives. So feel free to share your experiences in the comment section as well as "vote" below. This is a multiple choice poll. 😉
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We are going away for a short family trip this weekend to celebrate both my mum's birthday as well as darling Francis' first Father's Day. I'm taking time off to be with my family, hence, I won't be able to check my emails until Monday. My editing frenzy will also cease until we return and I'll start at a much slower pace as my mum will be returning home to Kuching for a short break. I'll be on full-time mommy duties until my mum's back with us. But this doesn't mean I'm neglecting my clients, ya! 😉
Here's wishing you a blessed weekend and a very Happy Father's Day to all daddies in the world! 😀
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- Hide Preferences option from standard user role
- Added Group Summary PDF report for MSP licensing
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- Restrict Preferences menu to administrators
June 17, 2020
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- Fix category filter when using groups
- Added the ability to clone Android and iOS settings when creating group
- Ensure impact frequency chart includes zero day results
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- 200% increase in performance of events table
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May 18, 2020
- Clear device selections when changing filters
- Avoid duplicate global and preferences on provision
- Added Impact menu for detailed analytics
- Ensure event queries always return a result even when empty
- Allow global and group whitelisting fr IP's from events
- Added native Excel export to devices and events
- Applied dark theme throughout application
- Default page size 25 for events and devices
- Added new data analytics infrastructure
- Added Exfiltration World map
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February 4, 2020
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November 19, 2019
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October 7, 2019
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September 24, 2019
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April 12, 2019
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February 1, 2019
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November 4, 2018
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May 16, 2018
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April 13, 2018
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March 8, 2018
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Inspired in part by another post and the work I've done on my own solo campaign, Sentinels Watching, I decided to run a little free style solo campaign and share it with you to inspire your own adventures. I'll walk you through the process and share some insights along the way so that you can play out your own campaign.
Choosing A System
The system you choose should reflect the type of game and genre you want to play. It's no use starting out with the Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game if you want to play something set in the future, but it is a great system if that future involves mice who fight with swords and shields to save themselves from snakes and foxes. A great tip that also makes a load of sense is "play what you know." It's no fun if you get bogged down trying to find rules the whole time. That said, solo play is a great method for learning a game, which is one reason why I'm going with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, particularly the rules from the Beginner Box. I recently bought the set and I love that it's a lighter version of the game but still works with the Core Book. I don't have a load of time and so the games need to be quick and action packed. Also, I love fantasy so Pathfinder fills all of my requirements.
There are a bunch of great settings available for Pathfinder, such as Paizo's expansive Golarion setting. I'm going to use my own Avernos setting, partly because I want to show you just how great this world is and because there are some parts of the land I want to flesh out. My character will be heading into the Desert of Scales, a land known to be home of the mysterious serpent folk.
Apart from the box set I'll use a few extra miniatures, particularly the Wulfgar figure from the D&D Miniatures: Legend of Drizzt Scenario Pack. Why leave your best miniatures on the shelf if you can get some play from them, right? That old white dragon might even see some action. I'll also use the Pathfinder Barbarian Rules and the Desert of Athas – Dungeon Tiles, which coincidently have plenty of sea printed on them. Read here for a review on this map pack.
Get A Dose of Character
Now you need your character concept and to fill in that character sheet. Thanamos, my character, is a barbarian prince, much like Conan the Barbarian, except that he has been exiled from his village in the Free Lands and driven into the desert with nothing but his trusty hammer, Glory's Fist. Knowing that he needs an army to reclaim his lands, Thanamos decides to make his way to Cowards Cove in the hope of recruiting followers to his banner.
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Human Male Barbarian
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Skills: Acrobatics +5, Bluff +1, Climb +7, Diplomacy +1, Heal +1, Knowledge Nature +4, Perception +5, Ride +5, Sense Motive +1, Stealth +1, Swim +3.
Feats: Power Attack and Weapon Focus (Warhammer)
Equipment: Warhammer (Glory's Fist), Hide Armour, 4x Throwing Axe, 2x Dagger, Backpack, Bedroll, Belt pouch, sack, clothes, 10x torches, 5x trail rations and a water skin.
Thanamos has no money to his name, he'll have to earn his way onwards.
Into The Fray
Well, Thanamos is ready for action. Why not set up your own little campaign and let me know what you have planned.


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At the entrance of Maison Les Bardons you have your own large terrace, which is adjacent to a large part of the park with fine sheltered places. You can relax: enjoy the sun or the shade of an old tree, a book, a good glass of wine, etc. Catch the first sun rays of the day while enjoying your breakfast with French croissants! You park your car here, so on the Domaine itself. There is comfortable outdoor furniture and a BBQ.
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Fans of Texas Hold Em and other poker games are in luck when it comes to seeing their favorite game on the big screen, as poker has played a starring role in movies for decades.
While poker typically just plays a bit part in the action (such as in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels and Tombstone) in other films it's a central part of the story and action, as poker is a perfect choice when it comes to building up suspense, conflict, and drama.
After the jump you'll find our top five picks when it comes to films where poker plays a key role.
Matt Damon and Ed Norton star in this flick that's not just a huge favorite of poker fans but also responsible for bringing many new players to the game. Damon plays a young card shark turned law student who struggles with the inevitable tug of poker on his life, unable to complete quit the game despite various attempts to put the wild and unpredictable swings of the life of a poker pro behind him.
Steve McQueen stars in this movie that details the gambling scene in New Orleans in the 1930s, in all its dark glory. While the poker action may seem odd to today's No Limit Hold Em obsessed crowd (they play only Five Card Stud in the film), anyone who has played real money poker can definitely empathize with McQueen's character Eric Stoner, and the high stakes games and intrigue he finds himself entangled in.
This Mel Gibson remake of the classic TV series may not be the best movie you'll ever see, but it's a fun romp for poker fans as it throws in equal parts poker, cowboys, Indians, and plenty of bar fights and other hijinks.
It's hard to go wrong with Kenny Rogers and poker, and this made-for-TV film also popularized the ballad of the same name that's comforted poker players for decades as they try to "know when to hold 'em and know when to fold'em…"


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The only veteran among the seven House Democrats named to press the impeachment case against President Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his role will be to argue that Trump ultimately put U.S. troops at risk by withholding military aid from Ukraine.
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, a former Army Ranger who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and left the military as a captain, said that Trump, by allegedly holding back military support for Ukraine in a scheme to discredit former Vice President Joe Biden, had jeopardized U.S. troops serving there.
Related: This Lawmaker Is the Only Veteran on the Team Arguing for Trump's Impeachment
By withholding aid, Trump was "jeopardizing our national security" and "our troops," Crow said on CNN's "State of the Union." U.S. service members have been rotating to Ukraine to train local forces to defend against Russian-backed separatists occupying the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
Crow, a lawyer and first-term House member whose district includes the Denver suburbs, said he was surprised to be asked by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, to serve as one of the seven "impeachment managers" who will essentially serve as the prosecution team in the Senate trial set to begin Tuesday.
Including a veteran among the impeachment managers was in line with Pelosi's intent to have a diverse team make the case against Trump, Crow said.
Crow also said he would argue for witnesses to be called to back up the two articles of impeachment alleging abuse of power and obstruction of Congress by Trump.
Trump "has said he has done nothing wrong, so let's have the people that are in the best position to confirm that come in and testify before the U.S. Senate," Crow said.
In a statement earlier this month after he was named as an impeachment manager, Crow said that "while there is no map for the challenges we face, my oath to support and defend the Constitution has guided me for years, and will continue to guide me during this trial."
"As an impeachment manager, I will approach the process with the dignity and seriousness that it deserves, and advocate for a full and fair trial," Crow added.
-- Richard Sisk can be reached at email@example.com.
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ARGOSIES (220 points; 4W, 5W; a good deficit-erasing word!), FOVEAS (140 points; 5W, 2W) - against Joan H.
ASKED (197 points) - against Chris J. [3W, 5W, hook off FAN to make AN]
Went to the mall to get a bunch of stuff - panties, sweatpants, and green pants (no flat shoes!) from Sears; National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology (National Geographic) from Coles (I saw Neal Stephenson's ANATHEMA in the bargain section there); two dark-colored men's shorts from Coast Mountain Sports (in case the ones from Mom aren't dark... buy one, get one half-off); plus One Step hand sanitizer (which actually smells BAD!), Simply Food mesquite BBQ chips, and a yellow pouf from Shoppers Drug Mart. Wasted a lot of time just walking around when I should have remembered THE MATRIX, haha. Also met Uncle Hansel in the food court, which was a little awkward. I used to like seeing people I know when I'm out and about, but it's just not that good lately! At least I'm home in plenty of time for the BORING_PEOPLE chat if there IS one!
Edit: Teunis just got back at 5:15 or so, saying he made an entry so I wouldn't worry. There was only one problem with his being back, haha. Discussed his steamer, Renaissance Books in New Westminster, door slamming, books, the Mayans, my new mythology book, my ditziness, movies, Mr. Creep, V FOR VENDETTA, FARSCAPE, Anne Rice / Christianity / gays, Neil Gaiman, hair, Russians, showering, and more.
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A lot is going on in Kailyn Lowry's world right now. After a relatively tame storyline on the past season of Teen Mom 2, Kailyn's upcoming season promises to be a doozy. After all, her fourth pregnancy was just confirmed by an inside source!
But that's not the end of the drama in Kailyn's corner right now. The father of her third child, Chris Lopez, is now facing a warrant out for his arrest.
Fans weren't sure whether Kailyn Lowry would end up having a fourth child, even though she's revealed in the past that she's open to the idea. After all, her relationship with her first three baby daddies did not pan out very well after she had children with them.
Her relationship with Jo Rivera fizzled out before their child Isaac was even out of diapers, and the same pattern happened with Javi Marroquin.
As for her third baby daddy, Chris Lopez, he and Kailyn were never really in an official relationship when she got pregnant! That's probably why Kail went to such lengths to keep secret who she was having a child with, even though that didn't work out for either of them in the long run.
Considering her history of baby daddies, it's no wonder that fans are so shocked who she's having her fourth child with!
Luckily, unlike her situation when she was 16 and pregnant, Kailyn can afford to raise another child. It might not be considered the best idea by many fans, especially since those MTV paychecks will inevitably stop coming at one point or another. But with her recent haircare line Pothead launched, Kailyn should have enough money to take care of herself and her big family when her fame ends.
And now, it looks like that will be a family of five.
Even though it doesn't appear that Kailyn wants to share her fourth pregnancy, an extremely trustworthy source has just shared the ultrasound pics: the family of the man who got her pregnant.
And how do we know this family, you ask? Well… It appears that the baby daddy is none other than Chris Lopez himself!
Kailyn and Chris's relationship hasn't exactly been a romantic love story before or after Kailyn gave birth to their child, Lux. Do you think it will change since they are apparently having another child together?!
"Wanna give a big congratulations to @kailynsfamily on the new addition [due] july 25.. Cant wait to meet baby number 2 for us- 4 for her," wrote Instagram account @hhlg1975 today along with shots of an ultrasound. The account belongs to none other than Chris's aunt!


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Experiment 4: OBJLoader
This article is part of the Experiments with OpenGL series.
Frankly the motivation behind this experiment was that I was bored of rendering cubes and triangles. So, I decided to render something interesting, maybe a ninja!
OBJ is one of the most popular file format for 3D meshes. I should most convenient instead of popular. You can literally parse it with scanf, thats what I did.
Although, it does contains information for normals, but I used the same trick I learned from iPhone 3D Programming, one of the best books for getting into OpenGL ES. Being the lazy, shameless scum I am, I also used the OBJ files provided by the code that accompanies the book.
I didn't just stopped there, I even used the algorithm described by Philip for calculating normals from vertex positions.
I seriously recommend to get that book and read it cover to cover, but still I'll describe the algorithm here.
Let us consider a triangle suface
The easiest way to calculate the surface normal for this triangle is to find two edge vectors, lets say AB and AC as
And take their cross product.
N = AB x AC
This was high school stuff, but now the trick part. For each vertex position that is shared among more than one triangles, we calculate the average and calculate the final normal. So, if two triangles T1 and T2 with surface normals N1 and N2 respectively share a common vertex P, we just take their average N.
I'm not sure if it is better than parsing the normals from the OBJ file itself, but it's good for the lazy days.
Anyways, checkout the code from the repository and thanks to Philip Rideout and artists William Vaughan and Christophe Desse for blessing non creative ass like me with some cool meshes.


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The Baahubali VR Experience
The dynamic nature of technology never fails to amaze us!
Across the world, development and implementation of technology in creative fields has gained momentum and VR is on the forefront of these developments.
Arka Mediaworks, in their constant endeavor to push the boundaries of commercial cinema, took on the challenge of creating the first of it's kind virtual reality movie experience!
In collaboration with AMD, Arka Mediaworks and S.S. Rajamouli are back at it again, creating an immersive, interactive virtual reality experience based on the world of Baahubali!
The team is currently working on two virtual reality experiences based no Baahubali. The first, a virtual reality and 360 video, of the making of Baahubali – The Conclusion. This is being captured on a high-end VR camera built by AMD Radeon, and is releasing on the 22nd of October!
The second experience is a high resolution 3D photorealistic VR experience built in a game engine, set in the climax of Baahubali 2, set for release before the release of Baahubali – The Conclusion. For the first time ever, the Baahubali Virtual Reality Experience will be available in specially installed booths/ pods in 200 – 300 locations across the country.
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Working from home is becoming more and more common as technology develops and as many jobs can be done entirely online.
As of June 2017, according to Global Workplace Analytics, "Fortune 1000 companies around the globe are entirely revamping their space around the fact that employees are already mobile. Regular work-at-home, among the non-self-employed population, has grown by 115% since 2005, nearly 10x faster than the rest of the workforce."
I work from home and thought that I could share some tips on how to be the most productive and what has worked for my coworkers and me.
Dress the Part
As silly as this sounds, it works. I have found that dressing like I'm going to an office with coworkers helps me get into a productive mindset. If I sit around in my pajamas all day, I feel too comfortable, and it would be too easy to just start lounging. Lounging leads to napping, and that would never happen at the office! Wearing business casual clothes reminds me that I am working and am a professional. Dress how you want to be addressed, even if no one can see you.
Go Out After Work
Personally, I love being alone. However, whether you do or don't, it's healthy to be around other people and have in-person human interaction. When you've just spent the last 8 hours alone, you should socialize a bit. I'm not saying you need to be a social butterfly, but at least immerse yourself into society for a couple of hours, so you don't go stir crazy at home.
Get into a Routine
This is so key. Getting into a routine is what builds self-discipline and solid time management. Since your boss isn't looking over your shoulder, it is up to you to stay on task and meet deadlines. A routine will give you structure that an office normally would. It might be having consistent start and end times, going to a cafe, or doing specific tasks at the same time daily. Find something that works for you, and stick to it.
Stay Off Social Media
Social media can be tempting when you work from home. Who would know if you scrolled through Instagram while working? This doesn't seem like a big deal, but all the "quick" Snapchats, answering of notifications, and tweeting can add up to a lot of wasted time. Additionally, studies show it's difficult for your brain to jump back and forth between tasks. The more you distract yourself with social media, the tougher it will be to get back to working productively.
Join a Coworking Space
A coworking space may not be for everyone, but it's a great option because it gives you an office to go to, a community of other individuals like yourself, and other fun perks. You can count on a coworking space to have reliable wifi, meeting rooms, and coffee, among other office necessities. In addition, they will often have events like happy hours, free food (maybe even free beer!), and comfortable spots like bean bag chairs. Coworking spaces are an excellent option if you enjoy being around others and prefer a designated office-type environment.
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In Macon County, Alabama, active warrants are issued when the local police go to the magistrate of a tribunal that hears criminal matters with some hard evidence against an individual. In fact, arrest warrants are only released when the sitting judge establishes probable cause based on the affidavit filed by the sheriff's office or the state prosecutor.
It is also worth mentioning that active warrants never go out of effect. Since such detention orders have a validity of nearly 100 years, it is highly improbable that one would expire within the lifespan of an accused. Also, an outstanding warrant from Macon County, AL can be executed in any other county or state depending on the gravity of the crime.
This means that once an active warrant is issued against a person, he/she is bound to get arrested at one time or another. In fact, even a trivial matter like busting through a red light or a routine stop can get such a person in trouble since information pertaining to arrest warrants from Macon is accessible to police officers from all over the country.
If you are looking for arrest records or data on active warrants, you can approach three state agencies.
- The police: Courthouse Ste #102 Box 20, Tuskegee, Alabama 36083
- The county clerk: Same as above
- The magistrate's court: 101 Rosa Parks Plaza, Tuskegee, AL 36083
For a warrant search, you will have to visit the agency office and file a formal request. A small fee will also have to be incurred when making such an inquiry. Apart from this, the applicant will have to provide basic details about the subject like his/her name, any aliases, gender and race. Generally, it takes anywhere from a day to a week to get the results of the inquiry.
Almost 800 criminal complaints are brought before the office of the sheriff in Macon County each year. However, only about 9% of these cases are violent crimes while the remaining figure is made of incidents of theft, robbery and vandalism. Through the 10 years from 1999 to 2008, crime has increased by over 60% in the area.


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Walmart recently unveiled their new "Walmart To Go" service offering customers same-day delivery of online orders for just $10. In this edition of Retail Rap, I discuss some of the positives and negatives I see to this new service and offer some ideas on how it could impact brick-and-mortar retail shopping in the future. If nothing else, this is definitely another battle in the ongoing war between brick-and-mortar stores and online retail. I'm certainly eager to see how consumers embrace this new idea moving forward.
As we continue to witness the battle of brick-and-mortar versus online shopping, it's interesting to see Walmart's latest ploy to "one-up" their online competition. Their new Walmart To Go service is offering customers same-day delivery of online orders for just $10. While the initial test period is expected to last only through the holidays, the possibility that this could stick makes me think that Walmart To Go might ultimately have some huge implications for brick-and-mortar retail.
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How To Delete An Instagram Draft
Now that we've all rejoiced over the new Instagram update that allows us to save drafts, the next question you've probably got concerns how to delete an Instagram draft that you've already saved, The update came out on Tuesday, when Instagram tweeted the announcement along with a new Instagram Help Center page on how to save those drafts that you just haven't gotten right yet. But sometimes, you might decide that a photo just doesn't make the cut — so knowing how to delete a saved draft to keep it from cluttering up your account is valuable information indeed.
I can't begin to count how many times before this day that I've wished for the ability to save my Instagram posts. Apart from sharing pictures of cupcakes and throwbacks, I also post monthly makeup subscription unboxings as a hobby. Not only does it take a few minutes for me to artfully edit those photos to perfection, but additionally, the captions take a long time to write. More than once have I worked on a post for a solid five minutes, only to realize that another photo works better. And I know I can't be the only one, right? Sometimes, you just change your mind and realize that no matter which filter you use or how far right you drag the "Contrast" button, a photo may not be worth posting after all and you want to start over.
If you've been enjoying saving drafts in Instagram and now you want to get rid of a couple, here's how to do just that:
1. Pull Up The Editing Window In Instagram
Open Instagram and click on the camera button at the bottom of your screen, just like you would when you create a new post. A window will pull up and show a section of the posts that you have saved under "Drafts." You'll also notice an option called "Manage," along with your total number of drafts. Tap the word "Manage."
2. Pull Up All Of Your Drafts
A new window with only your saved drafts will appear. (Since I recently started playing around with this new feature, I only have two drafts saved so far.) Don't click on any of the actual drafts, because it'll take you to the regular editing page where you would normally add filters and other effects. Instead, click on the "Edit" option at the top right corner.
3. Select The Draft(s) You Want To Delete
A "Discard Posts" option will appear at the bottom. You'll notice that you can now choose one, two or all of the drafts. Pick the draft or drafts you want to delete, which will highlight the photo(s). (A check mark will let you know you've done it right).
Almost there! Before you're able to say "bye!" to a draft once and for all, Instagram will ask you if you're sure (how thoughtful). You can either hit "Cancel" if you decide it's a bomb post after all, or you can "Discard Posts."
Once you've deleted the posts, it'll vanish from your drafts. There, all gone! Now back to editing the good drafts.
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