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Why join?
Business Networking Sponsor Opportunities
As members of the apartment association your company has exclusive opportunities to sponsor and advertise in our monthly membership events. Also, our members have exclusive advertising rights to market their company on our LAAMembers.com business directory, as well as, our LBKapts.com website. Each website reaches thousand of members and non-members alike giving vast possibilities to grow your business.
General Membership Luncheons - Almost every month LAA hosts a luncheon at a local venue. All members of the association are encouraged to attend. These luncheons are a great way to get your company in front of decision makers and meet other individuals in the membership. The meetings are informative and a lot of fun.
Business Exchange - The Business Exchange is a unique event that allows businesses to have one-on-one interaction with apartment industry leaders. It has been described as a "reverse trade show" or "speed dating". During the exchange each participating product service member is given approximately 10 minutes with each decision maker to discuss his or her product and service.
State of the City Address - The Lubbock Apartment Association is honored to have the current Mayor give the State of the City Address to our membership and city business leaders. LAA has hosted the State of the City since 1982 and welcomes the entire city of Lubbock to attend. This event provides the opportunity for the Mayor of Lubbock to recap the city's economic development and activities from the previous year and speak about what the new year holds. A portion of the proceeds from this event are donated to the Mayor's charity of choice.
Installation of Officers Banquet - Early in the year LAA holds an Installation of Officers Banquet. This is an elegant evening that highlights the past year's activities and leadership. The National Apartment Association Chairman and Texas Apartment Association President typically install the new Board of Directors and Officers. Product Service members are encouraged to sponsor this event and attend. Each sponsor receives individualized marketing at the event and opportunities to stand out in front of the membership.
Maintenance Mania Competition - Maintenance Mania is a national competition where maintenance technicians compete against each other and the time clock in various skill-based games. They also compete in a race car building competition, similar to a soap box derby. Competitors can participate in events at the local level which will qualify them for National Competition that is held at the annual NAA Education Conference & Exposition. Product Service members are encouraged to sponsor games, participate in the timing of the games and be involved with the other members during the competition.
Golf Tournament(s) - Every spring and most every fall a Golf Tournament is held at a local country club. This is a fun day for golfers and non-golfers alike to network and enjoy some friendly competition and prizes. The day is packed with different activities and there are many opportunities to sponsor the event and market your company.
Committee(s) - LAA is a non-profit trade association and many of these events listed are organized by committees made up of our members. Committees are another way to be involved and have your business noticed by other members. Open committees are the Product Service committee, Community service committee, Education committee, Special Events committee and Independent Rental Owner committee.
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- Cyril McAree
Cava Bodega in Galway is Celebrating Turning 10 With Exciting Birthday Events & Giveaways!
Multi-award-winning Spanish restaurant Cava Bodega in Galway city, which is part of the EATGalwaygroup owned by JP McMahon and Drigin Gaffey, is celebrating its tenth birthday in May with exciting events and great giveaways planned in the lead-up.
Cava Bodega is JP McMahon's shrine to Spanish cuisine and to Spain's tradition of food as something that's often shared. Cava Bodega is furthermore JP's tribute to global food that can be an exciting experience that takes us beyond our own environment. JP and Drigin's vision for Cava Bodega was also about exploring the culinary links between Spain and Ireland, including Galway, and the historic trade between the two countries in lamb, pigs, spices, wine and sherry.
JP McMahon said, "Ten years ago when we opened Cava, the local movement in Ireland was in its nascent state. The food in Cava, still Spanish in flavour, has an Irish heart, beating with our local landscape. Many dishes from the original menu remain, such as our Pork Belly, Patatas Bravas and Squid. But we also have some new, wonderful additions, such as Dexter Beef Rib and Duck Leg Fritters with Seaweed and Chilli Jam. I'm looking forward to the next 10 years!"
Originally called Cava Restaurant, it was JP and Drigin's first venture, which they opened in May 2008 to explore the idea of tapas and shared eating. Uniquely, Cava's menu only offered tapas, as well as wines and beer from Spain, which introduced a very different restaurant concept to Galway and Ireland of dishes being brought to the table as and when ready, diverging from the traditional three-course format.
JP and Drigin relocated the restaurant from Lower Dominick Street to its current location on Middle Street in spring 2013 with the enhanced name Cava Bodega, and the new restaurant space got an interior fit-out and décor to match the energy and vibrancy associated with Spanish food and shared eating.
Drigin Gaffey said, "We wanted to bring a taste of the Spanish sun and lifestyle to Galway so the décor and atmosphere is warm and colourful. But it really is our talented staff and loyal customers who bring the space to life. Cava is our first baby and a lot of love and energy has gone into it. We believe that people can feel this love when they come here."
Cava very quickly became and remains today one of the hottest spots in Galway city, offering a contemporary menu of authentic tapas that marries the cuisine and flavours of Spain with Irish produce, as well as an unrivalled selection of carefully sourced Spanish wines and sherry, in an upbeat, laidback and fun atmosphere.
To celebrate Cava Bodega's tenth birthday, exciting events are taking place over the May bank holiday weekend that include kids' demonstrations, masterclasses, theatre, celebratory lunch and live music.
Furthermore, a #Cava10 giveaway extravaganza is happening on the Cava Bodega Facebook page @CavaTapasBar and in-house, where 10 weeks of prizes are up for grabs starting from the last week in March and running up until the last week in May when a grand prize of a trip for 2 people to Spain is being offered.
Follow the hashtag #Cava10 on Cava Bodega's Facebook @CavaTapasBar and Twitter @cavagalway social media channels to stay up to date and for further details.
Cava Bodega is located at 1 Middle Street, Galway City. To view the menu and for bookings see the website www.cavarestaurant.ie.

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In the midst of not only a heat wave, but also a drought, I have sensibly stocked the fridge with numerous refreshing bottles of white wine. With an afternoon temperature of 97 degrees, I ravenously gave a pour to Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2011. Pine Ridge was established in 1978 by Gary Andrus with a goal of producing wines that were similar to those produced in Bordeaux. Today, the Estate spans over 200 acres across 5 renowned Napa Valley appellations. They follow a winemaking philosophy of uncovering and showcasing "the exceptional qualities of the diverse estate vineyards". The Chenin Blanc and Viognier blend was created as an experiment in blending two varietals never seen together before, the blend successfully evolved into one of Pine Ridge's most popular wines. The winery practices sustainable farming in their vineyards; using such methods as allowing biodiversity to assist in pest control and mechanical and had soil aeration to discourage weed growth.
Very pale gold in colour, aromas of citrus blossoms, rich honey and stone minerals swirled about in my glass. Golden apple and baked pear flavours entwined with lush honeysuckle notes in the light to medium body. Hints of spicy white pepper mingled with zesty grapefruit and stone minerals in the crisp finish, whilst lingering traces of honey resonated from beginning to end. Possessing a well-structured harmony of sweet fruit and refreshing acidity, this is a crowd pleasing bottle that can be paired with a broad spectrum of dishes, from light summer fare to spicy Thai curries.
79% Chenin Blanc, 21% Viognier
Produced and Bottled by Pine Ridge Vineyards, Oakville
12% Alcohol
Enjoy now thru 2013
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(PRESS RELEASE) – The governments of Japan and Saint Lucia have signed a multi-million dollar project agreement for the reconstruction of bridges in the Cul de Sac basin.
During a recent signing ceremony, Japanese Ambassador to Saint Lucia, His Excellency Mitsuhiko Okada, disclosed that his government would be providing financial assistance totaling 1,530,000 Yen, equivalent to EC$37 million, towards the project.
The funds are being made available under Japanese Development Cooperation Project, and will assist with the reconstruction of the Cul de Sac and Ravine Poission bridges which have proven to be vulnerable to flooding.
"This project represents one of the most ambitious grant aid programs by the Government of Japan to the people of Saint Lucia. The area of adaptation to, and mitigation, against climate change has been the recent focus of Japanese grant aid in the Caribbean region. Today's signing ceremony for the reconstruction of bridges in the Cul de Sac basin, marks the culmination of Japan's efforts to assist Saint Lucia in strengthening its disaster preparedness and its resilience against climate change. I am glad to be a part of this initiative which aims to protect this beautiful island nation."
Meantime Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet, said climate change and its debilitating impact on the environment are a priority for his government. The Government of Saint Lucia will be allocating EC$8 million towards the project, of which the total cost is approximately EC $43.1 million.
"It's very easy for us to continue to come to these signing agreements and take for granted what we are receiving, but this project has the ability to protect the lives and assets of many people. The importance of this project is that we intend to widen the Choc River from the Cul de Sac bridge all the way to the Ferrands Bridge; and we are actually creating a second tier river with banks along the sides."
The project is expected to commence early in 2018, with completion earmarked for 2020.


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Homesite 122 - Bellingrath Court | $1,395,000
Homesite 122
1.5 Acres
1.5 acre Martis Camp estate homesite is located just past the 1st green. This corner site offers an owner and their architect the opportunity of designing a home with an entrance from Bellingrath or from Valhalla allowing for creativity and building options. Undeveloped estate sites within walking distance to the Clubhouse and Family Barn on the west side of Martis Camp are becoming more rare every day. Views of Northstar can be had from this homesite. For the golfers in the family golf cart access path is located just below the property for easy access to the first green and ninth tee. The homes behind and to the side are built so the new owner knows exactly what the setting will be. This is the site for the active Martis Camp family.
Doug Flynn
Doug Flynn is a top-producing agent in the Tahoe-Truckee region due to his strong work ethic, attention to exceptional client service, and relentless study of the market. Doug gains great satisfaction from continuously meeting new and interesting people and helping them achieve their real estate goals.....Read More


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Confident in your abilities , career, academic education in schools for students who want to continue to direct the project. Discovering young talents of the IT industry, supporting their personal development and R & D projects will demonstrate the technical competence experience. Developing , growing and dynamic IT sector by keeping the pulse of the young and uninhibited in science , the concept of lifelong learning extends to every bit of his life , moving forward towards achieving engineers .
Universities often come together with the Faculty of Engineering AKGÜN all kinds of academic and scientific study is taking decisive steps towards becoming a supporter.
As a result of collaborations with universities, higher education professionals who want to see the project take place at the same time we support masters and doctoral programs.
Talent Pool Application Process
Project applications from candidates who wish to take part in the Talent Pool at firstname.lastname@example.com
Following an evaluation of the applications that best describes yourself, your career plan demonstrably possess the qualifications to prove the capabilities of the projects in which the students will get the chance to work in the project and / or scholarships will be given to them until graduation.
Special training for the staff of Talent Pool Project, the opportunity to work with specialist software engineers, theoretical knowledge into practice, taking part in the current projects and graduates are given a chance to start her career Akgun software.
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Markham Garage Door Repair
Markham Garage Door Repair services will come to repair all your garage door spring in case they are broken or not functioning properly. Markham Garage Door Repair team understands that you may not realize it, but springs play a critical role every time you use your garage door. They are designed to precisely counter-balance the weight of the door as it opens and closes, making it easy for you to open the doors yourself or with a garage door opener. Markham Garage Door Repair team will come to you and repair or replace not only the springs but also any other part that needs attention. Call us 24/7!
Over time, as you consistently use your garage door, the springs can weaken and break, requiring a replacement. When this happens, you will have to lift more than half the weight of the garage door to get it open, which can cause serious injury. Likewise, considering the amount of tension involved in a garage door system, attempting to replace springs yourself can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing.
Let our professionals handle the work for you. We can safely replace the springs in your garage door. That way, you can rest easy knowing the job is done properly and is backed by the best warranty in town.
If you are worried about a break-in attempt, an easy to protect your garage door is a proper lighting system around it. There is a large range of fixtures available for nearly every spot, including wall fixtures, sconces, portable lamps, and more
The only thing you need to be aware of is the outdoor light pollution. Too much light, or poorly installed lighting, can create unwanted light pollution that shines into indoor rooms, washes out the view of the stars, creates glare that temporarily blinds people, and wastes energy and money. To avoid light pollution:
- Aim lights carefully. Position lights at night and check their position frequently.
- Shield bulbs. Use fixtures that have reflectors and shielding to concentrate light where you want it.
- Minimize wattage. Higher wattage will create harsher light without improving aesthetics or increasing safety. Low-wattage bulbs are often enough to provide illumination.
- Control the light. Separately zoned lights with timers, controls, dimmers, or motion sensors will turn on lights only when needed or enable them to be turned down as necessary.
Our company has a free service of safety check around your house and recommendations based on the findings. We will also repair, replace or maintain any door on your property, so you can be sure they will resist to a break0in attempt. Call us 24/7!


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Contact: Annemarieke Jongsma
email me or call 1-888-712-3224
email me or call 1-888-712-3224
Villa Coralia
Orient Bay, St.Martin - 5 bedroom villa
|Perched on the hilltop with spectacular ocean views, Villa Coralia dominates the whole of Orient Bay. Take in the incredible view from an expansive terrace with oversized pool, gazebo and large, covered exterior dining and seating area. Glass sliding doors open into a spacious living /dining area and kitchen.
|A stairway from the living area leads to an upper level, housing one of the five bedrooms and three bedrooms open directly onto the pool terrace. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and the impressive master suite also has a luxurious adjoining bathroom with marble shower and large jacuzzi tub with view!
|The fifth bedroom has its own private terrace. Stylishly decorated with coral flooring throughout, marble bathrooms and Caribbean colour, Villa Coralia is the perfect retreat, private and secluded but just a few minutes drive from the Orient Bay, St. Martin�s most popular beach.
Villa Specifications:
- Location: Hilltop, Orient Bay
- View: Ocean, Orient Bay, Tintamarre
- Pool: 40ft X 20ft
- Bedrooms:
- All five bedrooms feature king size beds, private bathroom, fan (all but one), air conditioning and tv. One bathroom has a tub and shower, the other four shower only. All have a hairdryer.
- Kitchen:
- Electric stove, electric oven, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee machine, fridge, ice machine, dishwasher, washer/dryer
- Living Room:
- Fan, satellite tv, cd, dvd, phone, vcr
- Amenities:
- WiFi internet, safe, gas bbq, electric gate, alarm, games, beach chairs
- Miscellaneous:
- Child Friendly, 220V, animals on site
Full size pictures can be found on another page.
- Staff:
- Housekeeper, gardener, pool person
- Location:
- To Marigot: 20 min. drive
- To Nearest Grocery Store: 10 min. drive
- To Beach: 5 min. drive
- View its location on the Orient Bay Villa map (number W27)
For sale: 2 750 000 Euros


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We've been waiting for the perfect snowfall since Ethan proposed to Tara in December so that we could make Tara's dreams come true – a snowy engagement session. When all of the snow melted in January (did you see the previous winter engagement shoot? It was like fall!) I wasn't sure it would happen, but then we had THE snowiest week we've had in several years. After rescheduling at least three times (all because it was TOO snowy), we finally made it happen. The most beautiful fluffy white snow! It was perfect!
After braving the roads to get to Ottumwa, I was welcomed to a gorgeous winter wonderland by this sweet family – they even brought me hot chocolate and my favorite candy! They are awesome like that 🙂 Not once did they complain about the snow, even when Ethan fell into a deep pile all the way up to his knees! Instead, they were joyfully willing to walk a good 500 yards to the perfect draw bridge and basically freeze their toes off. These two are wonderful! I hope you enjoy these as much as I do – can't wait for May!
Tara and Ethan's adorable little boy joined us for the first part of their session – he is the cutest!
Love these sweet ones…
Trudging through the snow drifts….
About 2 minutes before this, Ethan had his unfortunate incident with the snow….cold hands and snow covered pants and LOTS of laughs. Thanks for giving it a second chance!
A few final snuggly photos! I'm kicking myself for not getting these edited and posted before Valentine's Day! They are adorable!
Thanks for a memorable engagement session! I'm glad the snow finally cooperated with us!


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About us
Who We Are
Suncity Gardens Estate Ltd. is a property firm with core competence in providing quality and luxury homes within a very affordable budget. As an indigenous company, we offer enhanced services and support to ensure that you, our clients, will receive everything you need. We develop projects as residential estate schemes in Nigeria. We therefore intend to introduce our very strong business presence in Port Harcourt. Our houses are positioned as quality affordable home units with strong increase potential to the average income earner. We offer an easy opportunity to maximize future value of property investment on a budget as well as a great place to live with recreational facilities, estate management and security benefits. We have dedicated ourselves to a single purpose: giving everyone a fantastic opportunity to own a home of their own. Take advantage of our off-plan sales now and see your dream come through within months. This inspiring project is located at the serene Doxa Road, the heart of Peter Odili Road, Port Harcourt.
What We Offer
We provide the best services in the real estate sector and offer you the best ever real estate deals you could ever wish for. We are always here to satisfy your home needs.
Our houses are outstandingly affordable
Flexible payment system to ease our customer's needs.
We deliver properties time and with quality.
You get a letter of allocation; stating the house type bought, the price and location of the house within the estate..
Our premium houses include 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom apartments as well 3, 4 & 6 Terrace Houses. Others include 4 & 5 Bedroom Semi-Detached Houses and 5 Bedroom Fully-Detached houses.
Our estates are well landscaped with green recreational area to provide for green area, treated pipe borne water, 24 hours access to electricity, guaranteed maximum security and a host of others..
Yes you can. Write us a letter requesting the change you want us to effect..
We accept payments via Cheques, Bank Drafts and Bank Transfers in favour of Suncity Gardens Estate Limited. Request further details from any of our sales representatives. .
Send proof of payment to us at email@example.com; contact us for confirmation of your payment.
Within 24-48 hours upon receiving proof of payment.


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For Immediate Release
WASHINGTON, DC, Wednesday March 4, 2020 – Michael de Adder is the 2020 Herblock Prize winner for editorial cartooning.
Michael de Adder has won numerous awards for his work including seven Atlantic Journalism Awards plus a Gold Innovation Award for news animation in 2008. He won the Association of Editorial Cartoonists' 2002 Golden Spike Award for best editorial cartoon spiked by an editor and the Association of Canadian cartoonists 2014 Townsend Award. He has been nominated for four National Newspaper Awards and was shortlisted by the National Cartoonists Society for the Reuben Award in Editorial Cartoon category.
Michael de Adder was born in Moncton, New Brunswick. He studied art at Mount Allison University where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing and painting. He began his career working for The Coast, a Halifax-based alternative weekly, drawing a popular comic strip called Walterworld which lampooned the then-current mayor of Halifax, Walter Fitzgerald. This led to freelance jobs at The Chronicle-Herald and The Hill Times in Ottawa, Ontario. After freelancing for a few years, he landed his first full time cartooning job at the Halifax Daily News.
After the Daily News folded in 2008, de Adder became the full-time freelance cartoonist at New Brunswick Publishing. He was let go in 2019 for his political views with one of these being his cartoons depicting U.S. President Donald Trump's boarder policies. Currently, de Adder works for Counterpoint, a United States based newsletter that celebrates a diverse field of cartoonists from different political perspectives as well as the Toronto Star and the Halifax Chronicle Herald.
He has over a million readers per day and is considered the most read cartoonist in Canada. He is a past president of the Association of Canadian Editorial Cartoonists and spent five years on the board of the Cartoonists Rights Network.
The Herblock Prize is awarded annually by The Herb Block Foundation for "distinguished examples of editorial cartooning that exemplify the courageous independent standard set by Herblock." The winner receives a $15,000 after-tax cash prize and a sterling silver Tiffany trophy. Michael de Adder will receive the Prize on April 6th in a ceremony held at the Library of Congress. Jose Andres, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK) a non-profit devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters, will deliver the annual Herblock Lecture at the awards ceremony.
This year's judges were Dan Perkins, pen name Tom Tomorrow, creator of the weekly political cartoon "This Modern World" and winner of the 2013 Herblock Prize; Michael Rhode, archivist and author, commentator on comics for the Washington City Paper and creator of the ComicsDC blog; and Eric Shansby, American cartoonist and children's book illustrator whose work appeared most prominently in The Washington Post.
The judges noted "There were many strong submissions in this moment of political crisis in America. The judges ultimately chose Michael de Adder for his elegant yet concise draftsmanship and his ability to distill complex issues into impactful visual statements. De Adder, who recently lost his job due to criticism of the American president, embodies Herblock's standard of courageous independence, as defined in the award."
The Herblock finalist for 2020 is Matt Lubchansky who will receive a $5,000 after-tax cash prize. The judges said "Matt Lubchansky is an up-and-coming artist whose work exemplifies the cadence and structure of a new generation. Their work was distinguished by a wide diversity of subject matter and a cleverly askew sense of humor."
The Herb Block Foundation seeks to further the recognition and support of editorial cartooning: www.herbblockfoundation.org.; https://www.herbblockfoundation.org/editorial-cartooning ; http://www.scholastic.com/herblock/ ; https://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/scholarships-special-achievement-awards/editorial-cartoon/
Sarah Alex
Executive Director
The Herb Block Foundation
1730 M Street, NW Suite #1020
Washington, DC 20036
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Insta Group has constantly been on its toes to showcase various innovations in the organization in the form of new launches, exclusive YouTube videos or press releases. The online YouTube channel of Insta Worldwide Group features a broad series of videos that encompass genres like exhibition solution, brand activation, product installation and much more. Recently, Insta added an exclusive video of Expo Prestige[TM], a self-built portable exhibition stand that flaunts Swiss technology and offers a vast arena of design possibilities.
Talking about the new video and solution, the MD of Insta Group, Mr. Rajnikant Kedia said, "In the growing world of technological advancements, it is crucial that the online presence of an organization remains up-to-date. As we are a part of the exhibition industry, it becomes even more important that we keep ourselves and our customers at par with the latest market trends, whether it is a new product launch or a video. With the new Expo Prestige[TM] video, we are trying to simplify the entire product demo process along with showing the USP of our portable exhibition stand by the means of scaled models of real system."
Adding to this, Mr. Devendra Patkie, the AVP said, "In this video, the entire installation of the portable system has been simplified along with displaying various other connectors which helps in setting up the entire stand in lesser time. Today's customers are very intelligent and they not only want to read about newer things but also like to see and experience it. Going a step forward to delve our customers with visual experience of exhibition solutions, Insta is trying to offer that experience to the target customer."
A portable exhibition stall, Expo Prestige[TM] has made the process of exhibiting simpler with its portable and reusable features. Moreover, Insta Worldwide Group will continually be adding more videos to their YouTube channel to help their customers connect to the solution faster and have a better show experience.


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This happens many time when our gTalk buddies keep buzzing us when we are online but away from desk. Since gTalk doesn't have an option to set status which is therefore always set to online, thus if we have to go away from computer for a minute too we have to go offline.
This is where GTalk Autoreply come in play. Its a desktop utility which let you set your own auto reply message. Installation and using this app is a piece of cake.
Installation and Usage
1. Download Gtalk Autoreply and run setup.exe.
2. Run Gtalk Autoreply and enter your Username, Password and Message and active.
For developers like me who want to know what's behind this code and how does it work, this is an opensource application written by shobankr.
Automatic Vacation Responder - For E-Mails
So you are going out for a vacation? But can't access Internet? No problem! Use Gmail's vacation responder to let people know you won't be able to get back to them right away.You can set up a vacation response in your Gmail settings that will automatically reply to anyone who emails you. While the vacation responder is enabled, Gmail will send a response to anyone who contacts you.
How to setup Vacation Responder-[*]Sign in to Gmail.[*]Click Settings along the top of Gmail page.[*]From the General tab, go to Vacation responder and select Vacation responder on.[*]Enter the subject and body of your message.
Now the important this to whom you want to show this message.
[*]Check the box next to Only send a response to people in my Contacts if you don't want everyone who emails you to know that you're away from your mail.[*]Click Save Changes.Once this service is enabled you'll see a banner across the top of any Gmail page, displaying the subject of your vacation response.
To stop Gmail from automatically sending the response, click end now within the banner.
You can use Online IM Responders too
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Complete with culture, history and heritage, the rich island of Sri Lanka should definitely be on your bucket list. Here are some of the top heritage sites to visit.
Polonnaruwa is the second ancient capital city of Sri Lanka and was so named after the first capital, Anuradhapura was destroyed in 993. Polonnaruwa has a number of ancient temples and buildings to explore through as it was known as the royal capital for 3 centuries for the Sinhalese and Chola kingdoms. Once the Cholas conquered Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa was named as the new capital – however, in 1070, the dynasty was defeated by the Sinhalese. During the reign of the Sinhalese King Parakramabahu I, a number of large buildings, water tanks and parks were built in the city. By the turn of the 13th century and under the rule of a new king, the glory of Polonnaruwa started to diminish and the capital was then moved to Colombo. Some of the key attractions/ ruins that you must visit are The Royal Palace which includes the royal audience hall and swimming pool. Religious sites include a sacred quadrangle, Pabalu Vehera and Dagaba Kiri Vihara to name a few.
This ancient rock fortress is quite popular and is hard to miss. Towering against a thick growth of lush jungles, Sigiriya was once known to be the premises for a royal kingdom that was built during the reign of King Kasyapa I, after he murdered his father; the king, and fled to this rock to start his own kingdom. You can climb this magnificent masterpiece that's about 180 meters high and browse through various frescoes and other attractions in the area. The king's fortress was built at the summit of the rock which offers breathtaking scenic views of the surroundings. The climb should take a couple of hours and it is highly recommended that you check in to some of the best hotels in Sigiriya so that you could get plenty of rest before and after – as you'll be exhausted! Properties such as Sigiriya Jungles are located in close proximity to the massive rock.
The town of Dambulla has been a sacred site for worshippers for over 22 centuries and is known to have one of the largest cave temples on the island known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Inside the cave temple, you'll be able to find about 157 statues of Buddha. The temple is located on the Dambulla rock, and after a short climb, you'll be blessed with breathtaking views of the city as you walk along the ancient walls of the temples.
The old town of Galle is quite famous for its glorious fort that was built by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch after they conquered the island of Sri Lanka. Stroll along the ancient ramparts and you explore through the museums located within the fort. Don't miss out on the iconic lighthouse and the Galle clock tower located on either end of the fort.
Kandy is a historic regal city in Sri Lanka. One of the main attractions of the city is the Sri Dalada Maligawa, a sacred temple that is believed to hold an ancient tooth relic of the Buddha.


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Peanut butter and jelly is my favorite! That is almost all I ate when I was a kid. These vegan peanut butter and jelly pie bars are a little more sophisticated. They are not only vegan, but gluten free as well. They are perfect for a Spring or Summer treat because I decided to use fresh berries! Use whatever berries you want, tossed in a little sugar! Spring/Summer magic!
I have tried these with blueberries and blackberries, but I think anything you want will work! Maybe a triple berry? Or maybe fresh concord grapes late in the Summer! These pie bars are the easiest dessert in the universe. Only 8 ingredients. The bottom crust is the same mixture as the crumble you put on top. It just happens to be the perfect consistency to function as both! Then just a center layer of whatever berries you want.
I think these are an ideal treat to bring to any get together, and I love some Summer time pool parties! Also, the 4th of July is coming up quickly. Maybe a combination of blueberries and raspberries would make for the ultimate awesome 4th of July dessert!
Pleasing everyone is so easy with these pie bars! Vegan, gluten free, totally amazing. No one will suspect a thing. I love to let a bunch of people try a recipe I am testing and gauge their reactions so I know if I have a winner or not! When I told people they were not only vegan, but gluten free, everyone lost their minds!
I really hope you love these super simple treats! I can not think of a better use for peanut butter and berries. Most of the ingredients for them, you may already have in your pantry! I always do, making it a cinch to throw a batch together!
Vegan and gluten free peanut butter cookie crust, topped with berries and a peanut butter crumble!
- 2 C. Peanut butter
- 1 C. Brown sugar
- 1 C. Organic sugar
- 4 Tbsp. Flax meal
- 6 Tbsp. Water
- 2 tsp. Vanilla
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 2 C. Berries, I used blueberries (sliced if the berries are large)
- 2 tsp. Organic sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter and sugars with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer. Until fully combined.
In a small bowl, combine the flax and water. Whisk and let sit for a minute until it thickens to make flax eggs(this is 2 flax eggs). Now add the flax eggs, vanilla and salt to the peanut butter mixture. Continue to beat until everything is fully combined.
Press about 2/3 of the peanut butter dough into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Press down evenly covering the entire bottom of the dish.
Toss the berries in the 2 tsp. of sugar and pour onto the bottom crust. Spread out so the crust is covered evenly. Now, crumble the remaining peanut butter dough, with your fingers and sprinkle on top. Trying to get it evenly distributed.
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottom is baked through. You can check with a tooth pick, and if your baking dish is clear glass, you can look at the bottom.
Let cool completely! Cut into squares and serve!
Use a large piece of parchment paper so it hangs over the ends, that way you can easily pull the bars out and slice on a flat surface!


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I hope it's not too early to ring in 2020, because we have some business to take care of. Let's all agree to forget these 20 looks from 2019 ever happened.
1. Biker Shorts
I don't think they're flattering on me personally, but the main reason these should be cancelled ASAP is because they were SO overworn in 2019! Keep them for the gym!
2. Fanny Packs
I can't believe how overhyped fanny packs were in 2019. Let's ditch them, shall we?
3. Cold Shoulder Tops
These should've stayed in 2018 because this style of shirt is so out. The fact that this shirt was ever considered fashionable is still a mystery to me.
4. Checker Print
'Nuff said.
5. Colored Hair Streaks
I want this trend to go mainly because people are bleaching their hair at home! Let's make safely dyeing your hair trendy again!
6. Champion Clothes
Brand names are cool and all, but it becomes pretty materialistic to dress in something just because it has the Champion logo on it.
7. Excessive Highlighter
Photo by Makeup Goals on Facebook
Highlighter is cute and trendy, but overusing it gives off a thick and unblended look which I believe doesn't deserve to survive the New Year.
8. Chokers
As a general rule of thumb, if it was cool in 2015, let's make it extinct in the near future.
9. "Relatable" Graphic Tees
Self explanatory reason for why Forever 21 is going out of business.
10. Off-White Belts
Can we please go back to wearing belts for utility, not for the brand?
11. Fluffy Jackets
Photo courtesy of Emma Chamberlain on YouTube
The appeal of a giant jacket like this is great for comfort, not so much for style!
12. Mom JeansGiphy
These pants may be comfortable, but the high rise pant and tucked in shirt look has turned more mainstream and less of a unique retro vibe.
13. Camo Pants
Another example of something that used to be cute, but now needs to be replaced by a fresher trend.
14. Corsets
I'm ready to kick this style of shirt to the curb in 2020!
15. Baker Boy Hats
Photo courtesy of Amy Lee on YouTube
I don't know how this style of hat ever became popular, it just seems so unflattering on any head.
16. Fishnets
These were cute, but now this 80s tribute seems blander by the day.
17. Spider Leg Lashes
Lashes are a must for glam, but how necessary is glopping on tons of mascara?
18. Transparent Shoes
These aren't too practical, think about the sweat and grime you'd be able to see when wearing them sock-less!
19. Tribal Patterns
Tribal prints have got to go, they've been too mainstream for many years now - they are definitely on the way out.
20. Birkenstocks
Uncle shoes? No thank you!
See also:
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- The Latest Fashion and Style Trends | Who What Wear ›
- The Latest Women's Fashion Trends in 2019 - The Trend Spotter ›
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As concerned messages and calls about his missing wife lit up his phone and the bodies of his daughters sank in Weld County oil tanks less than 100 feet from his truck, Christopher Watts planned his new life as a bachelor.
He called his daughters' preschool to unenroll them. He exchanged text messages with a real estate agent about selling the family's large Frederick home, the house that made them seem like any other suburban family. Minutes after speaking with his mother-in-law, who was wondering about Shanann Watts' well-being, he searched online for coupons to Aspen resorts, phone records released by investigators show.
He looked up the lyrics to a Metallica song, the chorus of which includes: "Pounding out aggression/Turns into obsession/Cannot kill the battery/Cannot kill the family."
Hours had passed without anyone hearing from Shanann.
"What the heck is going on with you guys that she would totally shut out everything?" a friend texted. "It's not like her."
Watts tried to allay everyone's fears. He asked them not to call police.
He knew where his pregnant wife and daughters were, after all. He had buried Shanann in a shallow grave near where he sat in his truck. He dumped the bodies of his daughters — 3-year-old Celeste and 4-year-old Bella — in the oil tanks at his work site.
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The text messages and Watts' phone searches are just a few of the details in the 1,960 pages of documents in the case released last week after Watts was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his family. The documents show how a meticulous investigation into a seemingly happy and normal Colorado family revealed an underbelly of heartache, disloyalty and financial instability.
The documents do not explain what caused the father to kill, however. Watts has confessed only to killing his wife, though he pleaded guilty to all three murders on Nov. 6. In the absence of a full confession, hundreds of armchair sleuths and well-intentioned citizens across the globe have reached out to law enforcement with their own theories and tips, sometimes hindering the investigation.
The Watts family's appearance as the perfect family drew people to the case, Weld County District Attorney Michael Rourke said. The beautiful girls grinned toothily in family photos. Shanann appeared successful and hardworking — the mother who had it all.
The family's image soon contrasted with the brutality of the murder of Shanann and her girls and the careless disposal of their bodies. People across the globe fixated on Watts' interview with local TV reporters the day after the disappearances where he pleaded for his family's return.
"The one face that was in all of our living rooms begging for their safe returns is the face who did it," Rourke said. "It's appalling."
Beneath the happy facade, those close to Shanann knew something was wrong. Shanann's mom asked Shanann to stay in North Carolina at the end of a family trip home in late July, Sandra Rzucek wrote in a note to investigators. Shanann considered staying.
"They went back home to Colorado," Sandra Rzucek wrote in her note, which was included in the case files. "I'm devastated."
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A normal family
Friends told investigators that Shanann was a highly organized helicopter mom. Clothes in the family's home were organized by clothing type and color. Christopher was her opposite — quiet and passive. Both parents adored their little girls.
The two personalities for the most part worked well together, friends told police. Shanann could be controlling, friends said, and Christopher could be too passive. Still, the couple were affectionate and appeared in love.
Shanann, though, worried about her marriage and texted with friends about problems. She told them that her husband barely touched her the week they were together in North Carolina. While they were apart, Christopher had been cold and didn't answer her calls or texts.
She told a few close friends that Christopher had said he didn't want a baby and that he felt their marriage wasn't compatible anymore. She asked him if he was having an affair. He denied it.
"I told him last night, I don't feel safe with him after what he said about the baby," she texted a friend. "And if he loves me, he would hold me and tell me it will be OK."
Shanann also discussed the possibility of divorce with her friends.
"I can't afford three kids alone in Colorado," she wrote.
Friends told investigators that the Watts family had been living above their means. The couple had discussed selling the house and relocating to less expensive Brighton. Christopher told investigators the family spent more than $500 a week for the girls' day care. They were three months behind on their mortgage, and their credit cards were maxed out.
As the investigation into his family's disappearance continued, friends became increasingly suspicious of Watts. One friend noted to police that Watts had answered an email confirming he would participate in a fantasy football league even though his family had been missing for more than 24 hours.
When Watts was arrested, friends struggled to reconcile the quiet family man they thought they knew with a murderer. Nobody could fathom Watts killing his girls.
Even after news broke that Shanann and the girls were dead, heartbroken messages continued to pour into Shanann's phone.
"Need you here," one friend wrote to the dead mother's phone. "I want you to know you were literally my right hand. I can't do this without you."
But friends didn't know one key fact about Watts: He had been cheating on his wife since late June.
Two days after his family was reported missing, even as frantic searches for his wife and children continued, Watts transferred a semi-nude photo of his girlfriend into a secret phone app he used to communicate with her.
"Kids don't deserve a broken family"
A few weeks after the couple learned they were expecting a third child, Shanann and Christopher traveled to San Diego for a conference for Le-Vel, the company where Shanann worked selling herbal supplements.
Photos posted to Shanann's Facebook account over the June weekend show the smiling couple sunbathing and embracing.
That same weekend, Watts added his mistress' cellphone number to his personal phone under the name of her company.
Watts' relationship with the woman, Nichol Kessinger, intensified after Shanann and the girls left June 27 to visit family in North Carolina for six weeks. He called Kessinger his "sexy empanada," records show.
"I'm so hooked on you," Watts texted Kessinger on June 29. "Sleeping without your warm body next to me isn't going to be fun tonight."
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Kessinger deleted much of her conversation with Watts before turning in her phone to police, and many texts were missing from Watts' phone, according to the investigative documents.
But records show how Watts continuously ignored his wife's texts and calls from North Carolina while spending time with Kessinger. He repeatedly told Shanann that he had fallen asleep early.
Watts and Kessinger visited museums, attended car races and ate out. They took a weekend camping trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park.
During one call with his wife, Watts simultaneously transferred a nude photo of his mistress into the app, called Secret Calculator, that he used on his phone to store images of Kessinger. The app appears to be a normal calculator, but when a user types in a passcode, it turns into a storage drive where people can hide photos and contacts.
While Shanann was away, Watts searched online for answers to questions such as "When to say I love you for first time in a new relationship?" Meanwhile, Kessinger searched "Man I'm having an affair with says he will leave his wife."
The relationship did not improve after Christopher joined his family in North Carolina at the end of July. The couple argued about a fight Shanann had with Christopher's family earlier on the trip. Christopher remained distant and cold to his wife.
"I don't know how you fell out of love with me in 5.5 weeks or if this has been going on for a long time, but you don't plan another baby if you're not in love," Shanann texted her husband less than a week before he killed her. "Kids don't deserve a broken family."
The next morning, Chris replied: "I'm not sure what's in my mind. I don't know if it's my parents, the third pregnancy, if I'm just scared or what."
In texts and conversations with her friends, Shanann reflected on her marriage and brainstormed ways to save it. She recognized that she could be overbearing and was willing to change.
She canceled the party she had planned to reveal the gender of their new baby. She sent a friend a copy of the ultrasound of the unborn boy, tiny fingers and nose already visible.
Shanann flew to Arizona on Aug. 10 for work and, for the first time in weeks, seemed optimistic about her marriage. She read a book titled "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" and sent one to the house for Christopher to read.
Three days later, Shanann, Bella and Celeste were dead. Investigators later found Watts' unread copy of the book in the trash.
A wide web
As friends in Colorado grappled with the horror of the killings, random people across the internet huddled in numerous online chat rooms to discuss and conduct their own investigations.
The mostly well-meaning internet groups caused investigators to chase multiple false leads, wasting precious time, said Rourke, the district attorney.
Multiple people claimed to have had sexual relationships with Watts, including a man from Wyoming. One woman said she went on a Tinder date with Watts. Police spent hours tracking down those people but didn't find those relationships verifiable.
Frederick police, the district attorney's office and other agencies received hundreds of tips from across the world. A New York man claimed Watts was connected to the Zodiac killer via a gay lover. Psychics called. Someone posted an ad on Craigslist selling an alleged pair of Watts' dirty boxers for $500.
People online targeted a woman they believed was Watts' mistress. They posted her address and phone number on Facebook. Although the woman worked at Anadarko, she had never met Watts and contacted police about the rumors.
Many of the tips were funneled to Frederick police's lead investigator, Dave Baumhover, the only detective on the small-town force. A few helped police identify more of Shanann's friends, Rourke said.
"We were all fielding all kinds of crazy calls," he said.
Dozens of letters poured in for Watts as he sat in the Weld County Jail. Religious people sent church pamphlets promising him salvation if he were to repent his sins. Others said it was too late and that he would burn in hell. Multiple women wrote wanting to be his pen pal — including a Ukrainian woman who sent a photo of herself in a bikini.
"Please keep your head up and stay strong," she wrote. "Please know there are strangers out there (like me) who care about you."
Amid the strangers, at least one friend reached out to Watts.
In his letter, the friend recounted memories of his kids playing with Watts. He explained that he stood up for Watts when others said he was guilty. He traveled to North Carolina for the funerals of Shanann, Bella and Celeste. The trip only made him more confused and hurt, he said.
"I know Shanann was hard on you and so did everyone else," the friend wrote in a letter to Watts while he was in jail. "But dude you could have done 1,000 things different. I know you are probably reflecting this by now, but still it tore me up to think you couldn't reach out."


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Ever since purchasing my first Clarisonic (I'm about ten years late on the trend), I am on a vibrating kick. Don't read too far into this… I'm referring to vibrating tools for skin and body care (insert joke here). Let me try to explain myself better. I'm talking about beauty tools like a vibrating razor and, of course, the vibrating (or "oscillating" in beauty terms) mascaras that were the "it" thing a few seasons back. There's something so soothing about a product that offers vibrations to your skin, teeth and lashes. It reminds me of a spa massage – but… not. More like a 10 dollar massage at the corner nail salon (where they pummel your shoulders and back with clenched fists). Either way, there's no disputing that vibrations do lead to relaxation.
Here are my picks for beauty products and tools that vibrate:
1. Clarisonic $149.00 – Sure, the Clarisonic has been the clean-skin tool for years, but I was always a bit weary of using anything electrically charged on my skin. Well, I've changed my mind. It's amazing how soft the Clarisonic can make my face – I think I'm actually seeing some of the sun spots fade, too (continuous cell turnover repairs skin). Love. Psst – I use the Mia 2 (2 speeds).
2. Venus Vibrance Razor $19.00 – I find shaving to be one of the most menial tasks on the planet. But the alternative (hairy legs) is simply not an option… so, I have to shave. The Vibrance actually made shaving (somewhat) entertaining as the vibrations gave me something to focus on. It gave me a very close shave, no nicks, and left my legs smoother than a leg wax. Sadly, the razor seems to be discontinued in the US of A, but you can still purchase from England here.
3. Lancome ÔSCILLATION Mascara $35.00 – I wasn't a huge fan of the vibrating mascara wand when it was the must-have mascara on the market, and I'm still not sold on it. But if I had to choose my favorite oscillating mascara, I'd definitely go with Lancome. The mascara formula is one of the best on the market and, for some, the oscillations really do make their lashes longer and thicker. For others (like me), the vibration makes it more difficult to apply.
4. Crest SpinBrush Pro Clean Battery Power Toothbrush $9.99- Vibrating toothbrushes aren't a new thing, but for those not willing to make the pricey investment on an electronic one (like this), the Crest battery-operated toothbrush is a great and affordable alternative. I like how you don't have to be committed long-term – you can use it for a few months, then toss it when the bristles weaken. For some reason, vibrations on the teeth make for a better clean… period.
5. Lancome ÔSCILLATION Power Foundation ($48.00) – 7000 micro-vibrations per minute blend this mineral foundation powder into your skin for an airbrushed look. While the vibrating powder applicators never really took off, Lancome's Power Foundation is a promising attempt. It's a bit harder to apply then your average powder brush, but if you are able to manage, it gives the face a more even complexion.
*image – Orange Vibrations painting by Jacqueline Lorenzo ($900.00 here)


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I'm disappointed Trump Doom didn't get an honorable mention (I never believed it would take the Mockaward). It's crazy how legitimately well designed it is. I can't blame them for not wanting to touch political satire, though.
Having played it after my last post in this thread, I'm going to jump on the Ancient Aliens bandwagon. For Mockaward I'd say Trump Doom should get it. DooD and HDoom are very well done and amusing in their own ways, but TD just barely edges them out.
To be honest, there ARE some poorly done sprites (like the heavy machine gun, which even painkiller admits is awful) and major bugs (until recently, the game would crash if a Spider Mastermind and Hellknight started infighting). Like with BD though, the creator is trying to improve on these, and the mod is still fun and perfectly playable in its current incarnation. BD was far from perfect when it got a Cacoward, and even now it still has some problems (like the Revenant's missile launcher being worthless, which PB thankfully fixed). I'd say it still deserves the Gameplay Mod award.
Project Brutality is improving as well. There's a new version coming soon which promises to rework the gore and many of the sprites. Even in its current form, it still works amazingly well considering all the new enemies, weapons, and features it adds. It has its share of bugs, sure, but so does BD. Most importantly, it's fun.
Where do demons go when they die in Hell ?
terminator44 replied to sluggard's topic in Doom GeneralThey lie rotting until the Mother Demon comes to revive them and give them a hug and a kiss before they go on their way.
+1 for the Japanese Community Project. Those guys deserve more recognition. For Best Gameplay Mod, I would nominate Project Brutality, but I'm not sure if it is eligible. Can a mod of a Cacoward winnner win an award itself? I don't know if that's ever come up. As for the Espi Award, there's no contest. It's got to be Linguica.
The Metal / Rock Music Discussion Thread
terminator44 replied to Tracer's topic in Everything ElseSpeed, Power, and Thrash metal are my Unholy Trinity. Don't care for all the nu-fangled stuff like black and death. My favorite bands? Well, here's my by no means comprehensive list: 3 Inches of Blood, Alestorm, Body Count, DragonForce, Gamma Ray, Gwar, Hammerfall, Helloween, Jag Panzer, Judas Priest, Machinae Supremacy, Manowar, Masterplan, Megadeth, Metallica, Motorhead, Nightwish, Running Wild, Sabaton, Stratovarius, and X Japan (don't laugh, just because they look like Final Fantasy rejects doesn't mean they can't rock).
Alright, just tried out V0.18 for GZDoom 1.7.1 and so far I love it, except for one thing: THE SOUNDS FOR THE SHOTGUNS AND MINIGUN ARE FAR TOO LOUD. I've had to turn down the volume so far I can barely hear anything else, just to preserve my ears. I know you worked hard to put this together, and I do love all the new stuff you put in (especially the fatalities). All I ask is that the sounds for the guns go back to what they were in V0.17. I had no problem with them then. Which version of GZDoom are you using? V0.18 is meant for version 1.7.0, which came out last Christmas.
Doom II Redux (It has nothing to do with Nazi Germany, Pavera!)
terminator44 replied to Tarnsman's topic in WADs & ModsDoom II Reloaded, Doom II Redux... Doom II is turning into a movie franchise D:! J/K, Tarnsman. Look forward to trying this one out when it's done.
I've tried to play Final Doom on Zandronum 1.0 for V0.17 and it BSODs on me. It works fine with Doom 2 and Ultimate Doom, as far as I can tell. Anyone else had this problem? Might it have something to do with the fact that 1.0 has discontinued the use of skulltag_data.pk3? Edit: BSOD happens with all Doom WADS, though not every time. Either I've installed Brutal Doom incorrectly or Zandronum doesn't like my computer for some reason. What is the proper way to install Brutal Doom on Zandronum? Might there be some issue with Zandronum being unable to consistently find the IWADS (they are all from Steam, so according to the instructions, there shouldn't be)?
Do you feel burned out with Brutal Doom?
terminator44 replied to Optimus's topic in WADs & ModsI can't imagine playing Doom without this mod (and yes, I did play classic Doom quite a bit up until the mod was released, so spare me the accusations of me being a "CoDfag!"). It takes the things I liked about it (weapons that sound and look like they have punch, tense yet frentic action, and gore) and boosted them all. As far as I'm concerned, I've seen all there is to see of what the original Doom games had to offer. Edit: I should clarify: I don't have anything against vanilla Doom. I mean, it's DOOM. It's a masterpiece in its time and a classic in this time. I get that many people here like playing the same Doom they did 20 years ago. That's not me, though. I couldn't imagine playing the exact same game for two decades. What I'm saying is, if you're not going to do new things with Doom, if you're not going to test the limits of what the engine it can do and you're just rehashing the classic Doom, then I'm not interested.
Cacowards 2012 nomination thread
terminator44 replied to John Smith's topic in WADs & ModsBrutal Doom gets my vote for this year and for every subsequent year.
WTF? The NDAA was signed by Obama...
terminator44 replied to shadow1013's topic in Everything ElseYou've been reported to the Department of Homeland Insecurity. Have fun at Gitmo.
absolute least favorite maps in doom or doom 2?
terminator44 replied to yellowmadness54's topic in Doom GeneralOkay, I just thought of some maps from Plutonia I don't like: MAP01-MAP03: I won't bother with specifics for each map, the trio in general is bad. Disorienting, boring, and difficult for the wrong reasons. A terrible start for an otherwise good wad. MAP07: This one is a bastard on UV. You have to kill Mancubi in a courtyard while troopers and chaingunners spray at you from the walls. Once you've killed them, a bunch of revenants spawn on the walls. You try to go to the lift that just opened to escape the missiles, only to find Barons of Hell. If you manage to get past them and jump into the moat, you now have to deal with Arachnotrons. While most of Plutonia's maps feel difficult, this one feels like a conga line of "Fuck you"s.
Yeah, that's the only major problem I have with the new version as well. The changes made to the two enemies in previous versions were actually pretty creative (giving the Cyberdemon a grenade launcher and the Mastermind a BFG as alt fires) and added to the challenge without making them too powerful. Now? They're just ridiculous. I did like the idea of using the Mancubus' cannon and the Revenant's missle launchers, even if they aren't very useful. It reminds me of the alien arm gun from Redneck Rampage. Also, I like that the rocket launcher and plasma gun can recognize when they have a full magazine and don't still reload when you push the button. Not much effect on gameplay, it just kind of bugged me. Overall, it's still good, it's still bloody, it's still Brutal.


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Champions of Equality – Bloomberg Celebrates Executives Named to the 2015 Top LGBT and Ally Executives Lists
Champions of Equality – Bloomberg Celebrates Executives Named to the 2015 Top LGBT and Ally Executives Lists
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Bloomberg L.P. Chairman Peter Grauer and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer Paul Wood were recognized on OUTstanding's 2015 Top 30 Ally and Top 100 LGBT Executives lists.
Amin Kassam, a member of the Bloomberg LGBT & Ally Community, shares what Peter and Paul's involvement in the LGBT community has meant to him:
"It comes as no surprise to me, and many of my BProud colleagues at Bloomberg, that Peter would be honored as one of the Top 30 Ally Executives. He has, for many years, actively and publically advocated for the rights of LGBT individuals around the world, while strongly making the business case for diversity in its fullest sense.
But what others may not have a chance to see is the work that Peter does quietly every day to support and encourage individuals like myself, who are out at Bloomberg and part of our Bloomberg Communities.
Just over a year ago, Peter reached out to me and offered to serve as my mentor. Every few months, he would take time out of his incredibly demanding schedule to talk to me about my goals and aspirations and to provide guidance on my career development. Even though it was apparent that we came from very different backgrounds, Peter made a point of mentoring me across our differences while challenging me to think about my own potential. He made me look at myself in a way that I have never done before – as an important contributor and a leader. Peter also opened up his considerable network, encouraging me to deepen relationships with senior leaders throughout the company, including Paul Wood, Bloomberg's Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (and a fellow FT awardee as a 2015 Leading 100 LGBT Executive). Engaging with Bloomberg's LGBT leaders like Paul provided me with inspiration and a sense of the real opportunities and possibilities at Bloomberg.
Thanks to Peter, I have had the confidence and insight to seek out new and exciting opportunities within Bloomberg that have allowed me to grow and develop as a better individual and employee. And, in the process, he has helped me to realize that part of my ability to contribute and succeed at Bloomberg is not in spite of – but because of – the diversity of experiences I bring to work every day.
Congratulations Peter and Paul! We are so glad to have you both in our corner promoting equality and opportunity for the entire LGBT community.
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The word that had been coming was the word "significant." It had come on several differentoccasions, both whispered and shouted, this definitive word, "Significant." Now, a variation of that word comes along side to spur us further; Weighty. Most of us men may be able to muster some acknowledgment that we are significant in smaller realms and smaller stories. There are enough messages out there that communicate to men that we are needed. Unfortunately, we lose heart if all we have is significance in smaller stories; moving up the corporate ladder, creating squeaky clean kids, serving as an elder of a wannabe Mega-church, moving and shaking in the financial realm, and on and on.
The truth about men is this; In the Adventure that is Christianity, we are truly significant. Our lives are weighty, that is they carry a unique glory given to us by God himself. In the Battle that rages for the hearts of men and women, we are significant. In the rescue of our beauties and others, we are significant, our stories weighty.The story is large, requiring that a man have his heart restored, be full of passion, and loving and fighting hard! None of this is possible without a very real encounter with the very real God and a continued walk with Him.
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Welcome to this week's article of The Good, Bad, and What The?, where we took a good, long look at characters in movies, video games, anime, and books and put them on the judgement table to see if they are worthy to be in their respective stories. I strongly believe that well developed characters are more important than anything else in a good story, so I always judge them hard. At the end of every character's evaluation I will give them one of four ratings: Good for those characters that are developed and deserve their place in the story, Bad for those characters that have no place being made or interacting with anyone else in the story, What The for the characters I just can't figure out, and then the characters who are dull as dishwasher will get the rating of Sack of Potatoes. Today on the judgement table: Raiden, the main character of "Metal Gear Rising Revengeance."
"Metal Gear Rising Revengeance" is one of the few "Metal Gear" games that doesn't have you playing as Snake with his tactical espionage action. Instead, you play as Raiden the cyborg ninja death machine that can shred anything he pleases apart with his blade. "Revengeance" takes place after the events of "Metal Gear Solid 4" where Raiden is now part of a private military company (PMC). He works for the company called Maverick, which is a security detail that defends major influential figures. While protecting an African president they are ambushed. Raiden tries to defend the president but is met with powerful resistance from some mysterious super cyborgs that kill the president. Raiden then gets an agenda to stop the atrocities that these enemies are committing. They are called Desperado and their business is to make money off of war. They're basically trying to create war so they can rake in the big bucks. For this article I am only going to focus on Raiden as he is in "Revengeance", as I haven't played "MGS4."
Raiden is a man who is now a cyborg ninja with incredible skill and strength. If you look up the definition of the words badass, amazing, or destruction you are gonna see a picture of Raiden right next to Bayonetta. Platinum knows how to make their main characters awesome. To give you an idea of how insanely powerful Raiden is, I'll give you some examples. So the first boss you fight in the game is an old "MGS" classic, Metal Gear Ray. After leaping up with missiles flying at him, Raiden then proceeds to slice the Metal Gear's arm off and then grab it by the other arm and literally throw it across the city. As "MGS" fans know, Metal Gears don't go down easy so it comes back and throws Raiden up on top of a building. Raiden then runs down the building while dodging missiles and slices the Metal Gear right in half. Raiden takes the blade arm off another Metal Gear and beats that Metal Gear to death with it. Raiden jumps out of a helicopter in mid air and shreds apart two fighter jets. This guys never stops being awesome. The mechanics of the game allow you to slice your enemies into as many pieces as you possibly can using blade mode. All of the insanely cool stuff you makes you immediately love Raiden because of how powerful playing as him makes you feel. "That was freaking amazing!" is a sentence you say a lot as you slice car in half that are being thrown at you. Raiden is a beast of destruction and you feel pretty great for it but he is more than a rampant death machine too.
Raiden is a character with a not so pleasant backstory. A young orphan born and raised as a child soldier in Liberia, Raiden was killing from a very young age, and he was very very good at it. Due to his innate skill to kill and feeling of very little remorse towards this killing, little Raiden, whose real name is Jack, got the nickname Jack the Ripper. It's brought up many times that Raiden was such a skilled killer and one particular character, Jetstream Sam, tells Raiden "You are denying your blade its purpose." Sam can tell Raiden is holding back his murdering urge and trying to convince himself he is a defender of the weak. Eventually Raiden accepts who he is and unleashes Jack the Ripper once again and tears apart his enemies. Raiden accepts that he is and always has been a killer but he knows uses it for a better purpose. He still is a defender of those who need it, but he accepted his flaw. You must understand the flaws you have to better yourself, so a character doing that gives them a more human and interesting feel. Despite his very dark past there are other characters that see Raiden as a good friend and hero. He may be good at killing and destruction, but you do feel bad for the guy quite often, and then you slice up ten guys and watch stuff explode and you feel better. The whole premise of "Revengeance" is that Raiden is trying to stop a huge war and is saving kids from becoming child soldiers like he was and he will do whatever it takes.
Raiden knows himself what is right and breaks the rules to get it done. Raiden will break national laws if that's what it takes. He has a huge sense of justice despite his evil past and his affinity for killing. Raiden is aware that he isn't totally in the right but doesn't care because he will do what it takes to make sure other children avoid the horrors he went through as a child soldier. He wants to save and protect anyone he can and if he must cut down others to protect those who are much weaker than so be it.
So down to the verdict. Raiden gets the verdict of Good. He is a character who accepts his flaws and difficult background. Raiden knows he is seen as evil by many people but he doesn't care because he is doing what he must to fight for his beliefs. Regardless of what someone might be like, you can't help but appreciate a person that fights like that for what they believe in regardless of what that belief is. Also like I said before, Raiden is the living definition of a badass destruction and hey, who doesn't like feeling like an absolute beast when they play video games.


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Maloke is a village located in Zira Block of Firozpur district in Punjab. Located in rural area of Firozpur district of Punjab, it is one among the 98 villages of Zira Block of Firozpur district. According to the administration records, the village code of Maloke is 9534379. The village has 200 homes.
According to Census 2011, Maloke 's population is 1117. Out of this, 592 are males whereas the females count 525 here. This village has 148 children in the age bracket of 0-6 years. Out of this 86 are boys and 62 are girls.
Literacy ratio in Maloke village is 56%. 628 out of total 1117 population is literate here. Among males the literacy ratio is 58% as 344 males out of total 592 are educated whereas female literacy ratio is 54% as 284 out of total 525 females are literate in this Village.
The Negative part is that illiteracy ratio of Maloke village is 43%. Here 489 out of total 1117 persons are illiterate. Male illiteracy rate here is 41% as 248 males out of total 592 are uneducated. In females the illiteracy ratio is 45% and 241 out of total 525 females are illiterate in this village.
The count of employed person of Maloke village is 521 still 596 are un-employed. And out of 521 working people 166 peoples are entirely dependent on farming.


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It's quite understandable—you love your pet and want it to be happy. However, you want to be happy as well! Now it is time to consider if your pet is a qualified bed-mate. Here are some of the pros and cons of having your favorite friend sleeping next to you in a state of bliss:
It is true that being around your most delightful pet companion can provide a host of wonderful benefits, such as a dramatic lowering of blood pressure and anxiety. On the other hand, it can cause a multitude of problems.
Sleeping with pets is fairly common in the United States. A survey of people who own pets found that 62% of small dogs, 41% of medium dogs and 32% of large dogs actually sleep in their owner's beds. Also 62% of cats sleep with their adult owners and 13% of cats sleep with children.
If you suffer from pet allergies, however, which are most often due to pet dander and pet hair, you may be setting yourself up for trouble. You may have to see a doctor to determine the exact allergy and then have a treatment of shots to prevent it from interfering with your everyday life. And although there is no such thing as a 100% hypoallergenic pet, Dr. Mark Holbreich, who is an allergist in Indiana, says that larger dogs tend to trigger more allergies than smaller pets.
Of course, you are going to want to make sure that your pet is up to date on all of its shots. Your veterinarian can help you keep track of all the vaccinations that Rover and Kitty Kat should have. Ensure you're current with pest and parasite prevention so you don't get any adverse reactions from your furry bed-mate.
Dr. Charles Bae, a sleep medicine expert at Cleveland Clinic, advises, "Pets can help people with anxiety and help people relax", he says. "I can imagine some human bed partners that are more disruptive than smaller pets."
Sleeping with your fuzzy friend may or may not be good for you. It depends on how restless the animal is. Dr. Lois Krahn, a sleep medicine specialist at the Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine in Arizona reported that while 20 percent of the study's 150 respondents reported sleep disturbances because of pets, 41 percent believed having a pet in the bedroom led to better sleep.
But before you start getting the idea that sleeping with your best buddy is all wine and roses, consider these facts: Believe it or not, you can actually catch the bubonic plague from the fleas on your pet. Yes, it's rare, but from 1977 and 1998 there were 28 cases of this ailment documented that originated with the family cat. Dogs can also be carriers of this disease.
Parasites can be another problem. The most common are roundworms and hookworms in dogs and cats which lay eggs in your pet's hair. Not a pleasant thought when it's time to relax and drift off to sleep…
Ticks, mites and fleas are common intruders in your pet's life as well. These critters are not something you want to share with your best friend! "Ticks carry many diseases contagious to people, a few of the more notable being Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Anaplasmosis," said Veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne. "Ticks are especially common in Great Lakes Regions where they are endemic."
A study by the Mayo Clinic in 2015 showed that sleeping with pets gives the owner a sense of security. Pets warm beds, and lend a comforting presence. It's especially beneficial if the owner lives alone, or has a spouse who works a different shift.
"There are all kinds of medical benefits to having a pet," says Lisa Shives, MD, medical director of Northshore Sleep Medicine, "And some people might feel safer or calmer with a dog in their bed."
Sleeping with your best furry buddy has inherent pros and cons and it's up to you, and your sleeping partner, to decide if 3 is a crowd, for a comfy fuzzy cuddle. The KAYA mattress was created with your sleeping partner in mind, with virtually zero motion transfer, protecting you from the disturbance of other movement. Your pet will be free to roll around as he or she pleases, while you drift off into a sweet slumber.


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Manhattanville's Master of Science in Business Leadership program gives students the power to drive organizational change in the increasingly complex world of modern corporations. Positioning yourself as a leader in the competitive business world requires a solid grounding in strategy and an innovative approach to problem-solving. You can make the transition from management to leadership with this advanced MBA alternative program.
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The Master's in Business Leadership curriculum begins with core courses designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge required to take on advanced leadership roles. Students gain a thorough understanding of foundational business concepts while still having the freedom to specialize in different industries through elective courses in global business, healthcare, risk management, value-driven organizational leadership, and more.
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Natural Language Processing in the Wild: Opportunities & Challenges
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- Friday, September 07, 2018, 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDTiCal
- Where:
- 11th Floor Large Conference Room [1135]
This event is open to the public.
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Abstract: Natural language processing (NLP) sees potential applicability in a broad array of user-facing applications. To realize this potential, however, we need to address several challenges related to representations, data availability and scalability. In this talk, I will discuss these concerns and how we may overcome them. First, as a motivating example of NLP's broad reach, I will present our recent work on using language technology to improve mental health treatment. Then, I will focus on some of the challenges that need to be addressed, with a specific focus on scalability. The motivating question is: How can we systematically speed up the entire NLP pipeline without sacrificing accuracy? As two concrete answers to this question, I will describe our recent results that show techniques for rethinking feature extraction and inference to make trained classifiers significantly faster.
Bio: Vivek Srikumar is an assistant professor in the School of Computing at the University of Utah. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013 and was a post-doctoral scholar at Stanford University. His research lies in the areas of natural learning processing and machine learning and has primarily been driven by questions arising from the need to learn structured representations of text using little or indirect supervision and to scale NLP to large problems. His work has been published in various AI, NLP and machine learning venues and received the best paper award at EMNLP 2014. His work has been supported by grants and awards from NSF, BSF, Google and Intel.


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Volcanic eruptions mark the beginnings of new landscapes. Ash and lava cover existing vegetation and map out a fresh terrain. Though researchers understand how volcanic landscapes evolve over centuries, there is little understanding of how volcanic eruptions have influenced the geomorphology, or the relationship between the Earth's surface and geological structures, according to Christopher F. Waythomas, from the United States Geological Survey.
In a new review of historic volcanic eruptions, Waythomas laid the groundwork for interpreting the effects of volcanic eruptions on shaping the Alaskan landscape. He examined four volcanoes, Redoubt, Katmai, Pavlof and Kasatochi, and found that the volcanoes played a major – if not dominant – role in shaping the ecosystems and landscapes of southern and southwestern Alaska.
Alaska, especially the state's Aleutian arc, experiences volcanic eruptions every one or two years. Most of the time, these eruptions affect the region's extensive glaciers.
Following an eruption, melting glacier water can pick up debris and result in dangerous mudslides, or lahars. Lahars can be so powerful that they change the shape of the landscape they travel through, Waythomas found. They can also change sediment flux in the sea and create lahar blocked lakes.
"Given the significant magnitude of many Alaska eruptions and the high frequency of occurrence of eruptive activity, it is worthwhile to examine how eruptive activity and the products of this activity have affected the geomorphic evolution of landscapes throughout the Aleutian arc," wrote Waythomas."This task is practical and academic because of the obvious implications for hazards to people, infrastructure, and the environment and for understanding how volcanic systems evolve in an area that is as geologically dynamic as Alaska."
Because Alaska's volcanoes erupt fairly frequently, they tend to be covered by a mantle of loose debris, which is easily dislodged by water flows following an eruption.
However, the varying nature of eruptions makes understanding the consequences of eruptions and lahars difficult. The state experiences both mild eruptions that spread ash across the surrounding areas and extreme events with heavy lava flow.
"The size, characteristics, and unpredictable occurrence of such flows present significant challenges for incorporating large lahars into conventional flood-hazard analyses," wrote Waythomas.
By further studying the secondary effects of volcanic eruptions in Alaska, researchers will have a better understanding of how the events influence the hydrology, biology and form of the landscape, Waythomas added.


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