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Live a sober, healthy lifestyle. Many teens are tempted by friends or peers to start using drugs or alcohol at some point. While those who drink or do drugs may act like it makes you popular or tell you that everyone does it, this is simply not true. Not everyone drinks or does drugs, and you shouldn't feel pressured to just because some of your peers choose to experiment with intoxicants. In fact, living a sober, healthy lifestyle can actually help you form bonds and develop supportive friendships with likeminded individuals.
Resist peer pressure and say you're not interested. If that doesn't work, tell your peers that your parents would kill you if you ever drank alcohol or tried drugs.
Tobacco use is also very dangerous and highly addictive. This expensive habit can ruin your health and make you very unpleasant to be around for nonsmokers.
Try to enjoy your life. If you find things to be happy and positive about, you'll be less likely to seek out escapes like intoxication.
Remember that no matter who you are, someone looks up to you as a role model. Drinking, smoking, or doing drugs sets a bad example for others.
Talk to a trustworthy adult, like a relative or a respected teacher, if you're worried you'll have trouble saying no to alcohol or drugs. There may be some underlying issues with self-esteem or your home life that can be addressed.
Drive safely and responsibly. Distracted driving and unsafe driving are two of the biggest dangers to teens on the road today. Many adolescents don't think twice about texting while driving, talking on the phone, or engaging in other dangerous distractions; however, distracted driving can (and often is) fatal, and it can only take a split second of moving your eyes away from the road for an accident to occur.
Never talk on the phone or text while driving. Pull over if you need to eat, drink, play with the stereo, or program a GPS, as all of these can be equally dangerous and distracting while driving.
Try to drive alone, at least until you're an experienced and defensive driver. Having even one other teen passenger in your car while you drive can double the risk of having an accident.
Take driver safety courses. If your school offers drivers education, you should take the class and pay close attention.
Always obey the speed limit. Remember that you may have to drive slower than the posted speed limit in poor visibility or bad weather.
Always wear your seat belt when in a car, as a driver or passenger.
Never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you're at a party and you or your designated driver have been drinking, call a taxi, a sober friend, or a parent to come pick you up.
Be responsible if you choose to have a sexual relationship. Not all teens and adolescents choose to have sex. In fact, many choose to remain abstinent. Abstinence is the only way to guarantee that you don't get pregnant or acquire a sexually transmitted infection/disease (STI/STD). There are many ways of exploring non-sexual emotional expressions with someone you care about, and having sex doesn't have to be the only way. Having sex can impact your romantic and social relationships in ways that aren't always healthy, including elevated stress levels and social isolation. If you do choose to have a sexual relationship, though, it's important that you do so carefully and responsibly.
Talk to your parents, a trusted friend or relative, or your doctor if you are having sex or thinking of having sex. They can help you decide on the best ways to be safe, and help you get the supplies you need. If you don't have someone you trust, check with a local Planned Parenthood or other local teen or health clinic.
Having multiple partners can greatly increase your risk of acquiring or spreading an STI. If you choose to have sex, you can help lower the risk of you or your partner acquiring an STI by remaining in a mutually-monogamous relationship.
Condoms should be worn consistently and correctly from start to finish any time you have sex. Even if you use a secondary form of birth control, condoms should always be worn to prevent STIs.
Prescription birth control comes in many forms. It can help prevent pregnancy, but it will not protect against STIs, and therefore should still be used with a condom.
Emergency contraception, such as the "morning after" pill, is available if a condom breaks or if you forget to take your prescription birth control; however, these emergency contraceptives will not prevent STIs and should only be used in case of emergency (not as a primary method of birth control).
Develop a healthy body image. Your teenage years can be incredibly difficult at times, due in part to the physical and chemical changes your body is going through. Some people may gain or lose a lot of weight during their teen years. Others may grow very tall while their friends remain shorter. Your body shape, size, or build should never be a source of embarrassment. Never feel bad about the way you look, and ignore anyone who tries to make you feel ashamed.
Remember that everyone's body is different. There is no standard or "normal" range of height, weight, or body shape, just as there is no "normal" hair or eye color.
Don't let others make you feel bad about your appearance, and make sure you never make someone else feel bad about his or her appearance.
If you want to eat healthier or increase your daily exercise levels, there are many ways to do so safely. Talk to your doctor about ways to stay fit and healthy without putting yourself at risk.
Get enough sleep each night. Sleep is an important part of every adolescent's life. Getting proper sleep helps you grow strong, stay healthy, and feel your best. When you don't get enough sleep or when you get poor-quality sleep, other aspects of your life can suffer
Most teenagers need eight to 10 hours of sleep each night; however, some teens may need even more sleep, depending on their lifestyle and body chemistry.
Not getting enough sleep can affect your performance at school and your ability to drive a vehicle. It can also have ramifications on your physical health.
Set yourself up for a good night's sleep by maintaining a sleep schedule, even on the weekends. Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time every day can help program your body for better sleep.
Keep your room slightly cool — but not uncomfortably cold — to ensure a better night's sleep. (60 – 65°F or 15.5 – 18.3°C is considered ideal.)
Try to make your room darker by closing the curtains or blinds. You should also discontinue all electronics use at least 30 minutes to an hour before bedtime to avoid upsetting your melatonin levels.
Prevent the spread of germs. It's not uncommon for friends in high school to share everything, and unfortunately that often includes germs. It's good to bond with your peers, but you should always practice responsible hygiene whether you're out with your friends or alone at home.
Always wash your hands with soap and warm water. If you can't wash your hands, use hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes or mouth if you haven't washed your hands recently.
Cover your nose and mouth whenever you sneeze or cough.
Do not share food, water bottles, or cosmetic items with others, as this is a common way of passing illnesses and infections on to your friends.


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Singles: Monday 25 and Tuesday 26, September 2017
Pairs: Thursday 28 and Friday 29, September 2017
Greg Danvers, Tournament Manager
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Ballina RSL Bowling Club in association with Aero Bowls are proud to present the 3rd Annual Canal Road Junior Tournament. What better way to spend part part of the September School Holidays then competing in the Beautiful Northern Rivers. Ballina RSL Bowling Club is located in central Ballina, close to ample accommodation, shops and entertainment. Ballina is right on the river surrounded by pristine beaches and only a short drive to Byron Bay, rainforest walks and river cruising.
Prize Pool
Kelvin Kerkow's BowlsWorld (Burleigh Heads) have guaranteed three sets of AeroBOWLS and three ComfitPro Bowls Bags for prizes. Each player may only win one prize per event. Note: negotiations are ongoing to secure more prizes. The 2016 Prize Pool was $3500 with the Management Team working on having the 2017 Prize Pool at a similar or greater level
EVANS Head junior Oscar Forrester was named the Rising Star at the third AeroBowls Junior Tournament at Ballina RSL Bowling Club last week.
The 12-year-old, who has only been playing for around 18months, capped his four day Tournament with a 19-3 win over South Lismore's Kye Faulks in the Under-13 Singles on Tuesday.
The U/13 Singles was introduced this year to cater for the younger bowlers with sisters Ella (9years) and Charli (7) Cameron travelling from Gunnedah to compete. Charli was named the Tournament Rookie after the Pairs final on Thursday.
Forrester teamed up with Inverell East's Will Latter to contest the Under-18 Pairs where they finished third holding off brothers Jordan and Logan Dunn from Kaiapoi Club, on New Zealand's South Island, in Thursday's third place play-off.
Brisbane duo Sean Gillis from the Jindalee club and Zac McLeish (Durak Inala) beat Zack Dorring from Wee Waa and Caleb Cameron (Gunnedah) 19-9 in the U/18 Pairs Final.
Gillis, who has been a regular at the Tournament, picked up the Umpire's Award and finished runner-up to former Alstonville bowler Indi Conlan in the Under-18 Singles final.
Indi Conlan, who is on the cusp of Papua New Guinea selection for the Commonwealth Games, now plays for the Enoggera club in Brisbane. Indi won the Queensland U/18 Singles and represented his adopted state at the National Championships, at Sydney's Taren Point, over the October Long Weekend.
Right: Oscar Forrester, Evans Head, competing at the AeroBowls Junior Tournament at Ballina RSL Bowling Club. Pictures by Greg Danvers

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It was the summer of 2000, more specifically 2nd May 2000 that I first entered a public gym as a member to begin weight training. Before that I had some experience of training at home with a 10 pound dumbbell and doing push ups. As a 17 year old starting out in a gym my idols in those days were pro wrestlers like the Undertaker, Rock, Steve Austin, HHH. I was then more keen on bulking up and adding tons of strength to be like the pro wrestlers that I idolized.
|One of my early idols
During the next few months to help improve my performance in the gym I started reading bodybuilding magazines and collected a ton of them in very little time. Those mags are still with me and I am as fond of them today as I was when I was a teenager. Thereafter as I continued to train I started losing interest in pro wrestling and was starting to get more interested in bodybuilding. Of course I was at no point of time interested in becoming a pro bodybuilder due to two major reasons. Firstly I knew that my natural bodytype is not that of a mesomorph so I would always struggle to make it at a high level of competition. Secondly even if I did so, the fact remains that even till today bodybuilding is a very poor sport, and not really one that you can take up as a full time profession to make ends meet, atleast not unless you are in the top 10-15 in the world. Infact even the thought of being involved in the strength and fitness industry as a trainer like I am today did not occur to me till 2006, i.e 6 years after I started lifting weights.
As I said that I was never keen on taking up bodybuilding professionally, but I was starting to get fascinated with the idea of atleast looking close to a pro bodybuilder even if I did something else to support myself financially and never enter a contest. Of curse in those days I was so innocent and silly that the thought never entered my mind that guys like Arnold and company could be using steroids to get way past their genetic potentials. Needless to say that over the years my frustrations started growing as I would see some guys in the gym grow inches in a month, while I struggled to even improve at the half their rate despite the fact that I was lifting as much if not more than them.
As always life is a great teacher and the more you age, the more you learn about the facts of life. Yes, finally my silly little confusions were cleared when I learned about the various differences between myself and pro bodybuilders. It was then that I realized that I was being a fool to try methods that were not meant for me, I mean it was like someone competing for his first cycling race preparing for it by following Lance Armstrong's training routine, or someone who stands 5'10" thinking that he has the same advantage at playing basketball like a guy who stands 7'.
Now before I proceed let me clarify that I think very highly of bodybuilding and am not impressed by the recent bodybuilding bashing that all those "functional strength" marketers do. Unlike their claims bodybuilding is not all about "pumping your muscles" while building no strength. Pro level bodybuilders have worked very hard and have lifted very heavy weights to get where they are. And yes they are strong, look at the training videos of guys like Ronnie Coleman , Johnnie Jackson, Dorian Yates, and see for yourself if they lift teeny tiny weights or lift big and heavy. Of course dont compare them to professional powerlifters, at the pro level everything is very specific, and those that train specifically for a goal, excel at it.
So then what exactly distinguishes a pro bodybuilder from a regular gym trainee. In my opinion there are three major factors, which are:
|Sorry but this is not what everyone can look like
Most of us are not born with the kind of genetics that will make it possible for us to compete at the pro level. Most pro bodybuilders were quite muscular even before they had lifted their first weight. Most were born with an ideal shoulder to hip ratio and either have full muscle bellies that swell from small joints or large bones capable of supporting major muscle mass. Many top level pros will also double split their training, i,e train twice a day. They can of course keep up with such demanding routines and build up their bodies, but most of us will simply breakdown to the point where we will quit after failing to improve at all. Of course some pros have fought genetic disabilities to gain tremendous success but they are rare rather than the norm.
Even though most pro bodybuilders on the planet fail to make sufficient income from the sport itself to sustain themselves financially, they are still very dedicated towards the sport and live a very disciplined life. For eg here is what I had read about Jay Cutler's lifestyle way back in 2004 even before he became Mr. Olympia. He would wake up at 4.30 am to perform cardio, Throughout the day he ate 6-8 meals, did two workouts, took tow naps, a stretching/Yoga session, and a massage before going to bed. Clearly unless you are a professional you cannot devote that much time and dedication to bodybuilding, Most of us would struggle to get 4 full workouts a week, let alone multiple sessions of weight, Yoga, etc each day.
Besides the dedication even the cost of bodybuilding or more specifically nutrition is very high. In that old article that I read in 2004 it mentioned that Jay spent $200 a week for his food alone in those days, and obviously it will be a lot more today. And this is not even counting the cost of expensive supplements, which he gets for free and we dont.
Of course bodybuilding is more than a hobby, it is a lifestyle where you must eat, sleep, train properly to do well, but you can only follow it till your limits. So you really have got to ask yourself the question, can you afford to give the same amount of time, money, effort and dedication to bodybuilding as a pro does? And even if you can will it be in your best interest to do so? Unless you have the genetics for it and have decided to take bodybuilding as your career, will it be fair to put your job/studies, family in the background and ignore them? It would however be much more worthwhile if you could make training a part of your life and put your family and job first and then training.
This is 2011 and I hope that no one in this day and age buys the old lie that pro athletes do not use steroids. If you do then you must immediately get a copy of the documentary- Bigger, stronger, faster to learn more about pro athletes. Of course I am not trying to suggest that pro bodybuilders win contests only due to drugs, and that anyone whoever takes them will also become a pro, but it is also true that drugs do take a person way beyond his or her genetic potential. For eg a man with an average height would really never have 20" ripped arms unless he was taking steroids or had really flabby arms.
So then why not take steroids? First of all it is not allowed for one to use them unless it has been prescribed by a doctor, which means that you will be taking chances with the law if you decide to do so. Secondly steroids do involve health risks, like liver, heart, and kidney problems. So then does it make sense for you to take a chance with these drugs when you are not even competing on stage or making tons of money by using them?
Then again some guys feel that looking like a pro bodybuilder will help them get a better life even if they do not compete ever. Well in reality yes, big and powerful muscles are impressive but too much of it is likely to scare away the girls rather than make them fall for you, and surely big muscles have no impact in getting better at your job unless you happen to be a bouncer. So in reality building big muscles within your genetic potential is enough to get the job done for most purposes for a life that is not that of a pro bodybuilder, and surely no need whatsoever for drugs with the health risks involved.
4 valuable lessons to learn from the pros
|He has valuable lessons to teach you
At the end of the day pro bodybuilders do remain great idols for many of us even if we will probably never match them. So it is wise that we learn some valuable lessons from them which will help us with our physical improvement:
1) Dedication and discipline- no pro athlete ever got to the pro level while taking his sport lightly. This is a great lesson to learn from pro bodybuilders. Of course you will not be able to keep up with their levels of dedication and discipline, but surely you can do the very best that you can. So if you cannot get 6 workouts a week, then get atleast 3, even if you miss or skip a workout once every 10 workouts, do not let it come to the point where you stop working out completely.
2) Healthy habits- even though they risk it with steroids, pro bodybuilders do follow a ton of other healthy habits which you can and should make a part of your life. For eg the average pro will stay away from smoking, excessive drinking, using recreational drugs, etc to keep his body in top shape. This is something that I strongly feel that all of us can follow whether we are pros or not.
3) Attention to proper recovery-pro bodybuilders do not party away or sit on the net till 3 Am and get an average of only 4 hours of lousy sleep a night. They are very strict about their sleep and recovery. They do not mind skipping mindless TV shows or socializing away on Facebook at night to get 8 hours of sleep each night. So stop complaining that it is hard to get atleast 7 hours of sleep a night if you stay awake doing something that is unnecessary when you could rather be getting sound sleep in that time.
4) Listen to your own body- Dorian Yates did not follow the high volume workouts of Arnold Schwarzenegger to win his 6 Mr. Olympia titles. Similarly Jay Cutler does not follow Ronnie Coleman's training and diet routine to win Mr. Olympia titles. They all over a period of time learned to use what works best for their individual bodies. Thus Dorian chose briefer workouts compared to Arnold, and that is why Jay trains each muscle group once a week when compared to Ronnie who hits each muscle group twice a week.. So with experience choose workouts that suit you best considering your genetics, lifestyle, etc instead of downloading Jay Cutler's training routine to hang it and try to follow it to the T.
Two great champs but they have their differences
Training routines for natural bodybuilding
If you wish to add serious size without the aid of drugs then I feel that you will do best to do heavy style strength training focusing on a few lifts for the first 1-2 years when you begin. You should aim to reach certain poundages before you try for more advanced type routines. For eg get your squats and deadlifts upto double bodyweight for atleast 5 reps, bench press upto 1.25-1.5 times bodyweight for 5 reps, etc. When you have reached those levels and assuming that you have been eating a lot calories while you did so, you would have already added a ton of muscle size. If you did not then you probably failed to eat surplus calories. After all in today's seemingly intermittent fasting obsessed generation the concept of force feeding to get bigger just does not seem so cool. Yeah right as if guys like Arnold, Dorian, or the older generation bodybuilders like Steve Reeves, Reg Park stayed away from food once a week for 24 hours to stay big and lean.
Here are some sample routines that you can follow to gain mass and look more like a natural bodybuilder:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Bench/military press- 4 sets of 5 reps
Squats/deadlift- 4 sets of 5 reps
Barbell row or chin up- 3 sets of 6-8 reps
Rest 2 minutes between sets
After doing this routine for 12 weeks I would suggest that you continue to train 3 days a week and doing no more than 5 exercises and a total work volume not exceeding 15 sets each workout for another year or so atleast. This is the time to focus on a few compound exercises that hit major muscle groups and to build a ton of strength in each one of them.
Intermediate (alternate between the two workouts on Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Workout A
1) Bench press- 3 sets of 6-8 reps
2) Incline press/flye- 2 sets of 10 reps
3) Military press- 2-3 sets of 8 reps
4) Shrugs-2-3 sets of 8-1o reps
5) Superset:
Lying french press-2 sets of 8 reps
Barbell curls- 2 sets of 6-8 reps
6) Wrist roller- 2 sets
Workout B
1) Squats- 3 sets of 6-8 reps
2) Leg press- 3 sets of 10-12 reps
3) Stiff leg deadlift- 3 sets of 5 reps
4) Standing calf raises- 2 sets of 12 reps, 1 set of 20 reps
Rest for 2-3 minutes between sets
Throw in some abdominal work on 1-2 days in between the weight training. Good choices would include hanging leg riases, side bridges, Turkish get up, ab wheel rollout, Russian twist, crunches, reverse crunches, etc.
Generally I am very reluctant to share generic routines for advanced trainees. As I mentioned before that when someone reaches the advanced level their training needs to be strictly tailored to their individual factors. This obviously is not possible for me to do unless I know what the trainee has been doing for so long and what has worked best for him or her.
Generally at the advanced level one has reached or almost reached their size building potential. This is the time when trainees look forward to sculpt their bodies the best that they can by adding further details into their muscles. Unlike the precontest stage of training the advanced bodybuilder is not exactly looking to drop weight while adding details, his goal is to maintain his weight while he adds details. Needless to say that this only possible when the trainee knows his body very well, and knows what exactly works for him.
So then to give you a sample workout to get an idea of how to structure your routine at the advanced level, here is one that will work well for you if training each bodypart once a week with low to moderate volume started working well for you towards the end of your intermediate stage:
1) Dumbbell overhead press- 3 sets of 6-8 reps
2) Lateral raise- 2-3 sets of 12 reps
3) Bentover lateral raise- 2-3 sets of 10 reps
4) Pressdown- 2-3 sets of 10 reps
5) Lying french press- 2-3 sets of 8 reps
6) Dumbbell kickback- 2 sets of 10 reps
1) Pull up- 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps (do weighted if bodyweight is easy)
2) Barbell row- 3 sets of 8 reps
3) Seated cable row- 2-3 sets of 12 reps
4) Shrugs- 3 sets of 10 reps
5) Superset:
Wrist curls- 3 sets of 12 reps
Reverse wrist curls- 3 sets of 12 reps
1) Incline dumbbell press- 3 sets of 10 reps
2) Bench press- 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps
3) Dumbbell flyes- 2 sets of 10-12 reps
4) Pec dec/cable crossover- 2 sets of 12 reps
5) Hammer curl- 2-3 sets of 6 reps
6) Dumbbell curl- 2 sets of 8 reps
7) Concentration curl- 2 sets of 10 reps
1) Leg extension- 2 sets of 15 reps
2) Squats- 3 sets of 6 reps
3) Stiff legged deadlift- 2 sets of 5 reps
4) Lunges- 2-3 sets of 10 reps
5) Superset:
Leg press- 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps
Leg curl- 2-3 sets of 10 reps
6) Seated/standing calf raises- 2 sets of 15 reps, 1-2 sets of 25 reps
Rest for 1-3 minutes between sets depending on the intensity of the exercise.
Do ab work on 2-3 training days before or after weights
The critical factor at the advanced level will be the quality of your training. This is the time when you should be training using slow and controlled form, drop sets, peak contraction, and other intensity enhancing principles every once in a while to up the intensity and challenge your muscles.
So there you have routines to help you become a natural bodybuilder incase you are like the most of us who are not that gentically gifted nor have the lifestyle to compete with the professionals. Of course that does not mean that you cannot build a really impressive body, after all there were bodybuilders even before steroids became a part of the sport.
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It's a combat system that's further enhanced by slightly subtler tweaks, such as enhanced grapple moves and new battering ram ability. Initially, these feel like superficial inclusions. However, as the game shifts focus from small-scale confrontations to near-overwhelming numbers of on-screen opponents, it's clear how integral these additions are in contributing to the game's all-pervasive sense of chaos. Magic too has had a radical overhaul, with each magic attack now directly tied to a piece of Kratos' rapidly expanding arsenal. As weapons are augmented using orbs, so too is the power of a magical attack.
That means weapon use and magic now take on a much more strategic role in combat, with an overhauled interface meaning mid-battle switching is simply a matter of tapping the d-pad. In turn, that's enabled Sony's Santa Monica studio to serve up a more diverse array of enemies than ever before - opponents that demand more than persistent belting with your default weapon if you're going to bring them down.
In previous God of War titles, it was all too easy to pick a weapon and stick with it till final credits. For this third outing however, Sony's Santa Monica studio has made strides to remedy this. Most obviously, weapon-augmenting orbs are more plentiful and upgrades quotas are more lenient, meaning it's much easier to beef up your arsenal to a point where you actually want to experiment with other weapons.
What's more, many weapons (and indeed secondary items) are integral to advancement. While each offers unique advantages in combat, they're also prominently incorporated into level design, whether as means of circumventing otherwise impassable objects - from brambles to crystal walls - or even locating hidden items. The result is a far more cohesive experience, managing to overcome the stop-start pacing of previous series' entries that resulted from only loosely integrated combat and puzzle mechanics.
While all of that undoubtedly makes for an iteration that plays far better than its predecessors, there's still the sense that the game is slave to its own heritage. Despite its myriad refinements and grander scale, it's a game that doggedly sticks to a tried and tested formula, imbued with a familiar old-school sensibility that's both reassuring and, in some ways, a little underwhelming.
From that epic opening assault on Olympus to Kratos' final, inevitable confrontation with Zeus, God of War III travels a singularly unwavering path to ultimate revenge and redemption, revisiting major characters and plot points with barely the faintest concession to series' newcomers. It's a climax that will delight series aficionados but might leave anyone not totally versed in God of War's labyrinthine mythology feeling more than a little alienated.
That said, even die-hard God of War fans are unlikely to welcome the return of some of the series' more outdated traits, with ill-judged camera angles causing occasional headaches during platform segments and an increasingly predictable sense of pacing as the game wears on. For all its gloss, there are moments that betray a curious lack of polish too, with interactive objects still demanding that familiar awkward dance of precision before button prompts finally materialise, not to mention some bizarre collision issues, with Kratos becoming either permanently wedged or simply tumbling straight through the scenery. It's rare, yes, but jarring in an otherwise exemplary technical package.
The Verdict
Ultimately, what God of War III delivers isn't a radical overhaul of a successful franchise. Entirely reasonably, it offers a mesmerisingly beautiful closing instalment that refines an established formula in precisely the way it needed to be. What's more, that pretty face goes a long way in papering over the occasional cracks in an aging series. With a virtually unmatched fidelity in the game's presentation, every single moment delivers a jolt of breathless wonder. It's a relentless full-on forward charge of a game that masks its more familiar elements with awesome spectacle and a slavish dedication to ADD pacing. It's dizzying in scale, exhausting in its momentum and repellent in its unparalleled brutality, yet there's genuine emotion at its heart and a surprising poignancy to proceedings that lingers far longer than its bombastic action exterior might suggest. For all God of War III's familiarity, it's a game refined with such grace and skill, there's no question that this is the absolute pinnacle of an already exhilarating series. Sure, it's a smaller, leaner beast than its predecessors but, as it happens, one that packs an absolutely unforgettable punch.


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Giant Bicycle
Montague Bike
Brompton Bicycle
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FOREVER Bicycle
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Aluminium Alloy
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Titanium Alloy
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Folding Bikes Production by Region
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Other Regions
Folding Bikes Consumption by Region
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United States, Canada, Mexico
China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Germany, France, UK, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe
Central and South America
Brazil, Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa
GCC Countries, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa
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History Year: 2013 – 2017
Base Year: 2017
Estimated Year: 2018
Forecast Year: 2018 – 2025
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Item #: SCP-2658
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2658 is to be kept in Containment Locker 1410 in Site 73. Within the locker, SCP-2658 will be stored in a standard collectible card sleeve, which will in turn be within a standard collectible card toploader.
Staff members who maintain or have in the past maintained collections of Magic: the Gathering cards should not look at or interact with SCP-2658.
Description: SCP-2658 is a ruled index card trimmed to dimensions of approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches (63 x 88 mm) with cut corners, roughly the size of a standard poker playing card. The words "Mox Ruby", "0", and "Tap: Red" are written on the reverse side of the object in blue ink. These correspond, in part, to the text on the card Mox Ruby from Magic: the Gathering (hereafter referred to as Magic), a popular trading card game. SCP-2658 otherwise has the physical characteristics expected of such a card.
SCP-2658's anomalous effect is triggered when anyone who considers themselves a collector of or investor in Magic cards views it.1 Those who meet this condition perceive SCP-2658 as a mint condition Mox Ruby from Limited Edition Alpha, an extremely rare and valuable card. They will also perceive genuine Magic cards with a market value under $0.25 USD as other rare and valuable cards, while perceiving cards worth over $5.00 USD as worthless cards.2
These perceptions are consistent amongst affected individuals, each seeing a given card as the same incorrect card. Images of cards which have themselves been seen by at least one exposed individual are also affected, but not images of cards that have not been seen. For instance, should one affected individual see a genuine Mox Ruby, all images of that copy of Mox Ruby will be seen incorrectly by all affected individuals. Images of any other copy of Mox Ruby will be seen correctly. It is speculated that this effect is present in order to make it more difficult to prove to affected individuals that their cards are not what they see them as.
After approximately one week, those affected by SCP-2658 will give away the bulk of their valuable cards which they now perceive as worthless, usually to new or young players at local game stores. These gifts will continue even if others attempt to inform affected individuals about the true nature of the cards involved; these attempts are always dismissed as an attempt at a prank. Following these gifts, subjects will cease collecting, investing in, and playing Magic, stating that it is a "waste of money" and that they "have enough cool cards already."
Those who are not collectors of Magic are entirely unaffected. The distinction between a collector of Magic and one who is only a player of Magic is dependent on what an individual believes themselves to be, as those who have a large number of Magic cards but do not consider themselves to be a collector are unaffected. It is unknown why this distinction is made. SEE Addendum 11/05/18.
Former collectors of or investors in Magic will perceive SCP-2658 as a Mox Ruby from Limited Edition Alpha, but will not perceive other Magic cards differently. However, those who have begun collecting something else will in ██% of cases begin giving away the most valuable parts of their collection(s) approximately one week after exposure, citing them as a "waste of money" and saying that they "have enough cool cards already." The latter phrase is said even when the things being collected are in no way card-related. These gifts will also typically take place at a local game store, regardless of the appropriateness of such a location.3
An automated information security alert led Foundation investigators to a thread on the enthusiast Internet forum ███ █████████, titled "How can we fix Magic's cost issue?" After many unremarkable replies, a user named WondertainmentDDS posted the following in response to the thread, their only post on the forum (all errors [sic]):
i got an idea. i'm a product of the public school system so i don't have the best grasp of economics, but. if all the fukken collectors and speculators leave and give away their shit, things will get cheaper, right? less demand, more supply. just gotta get em to do that. so i've been trading these things out up and down the west coast 8D
Attached was Image SCP-2658-003. The words on this card correspond to Mox Sapphire, another rare and expensive Magic card.
The user's icon on the website was an image of an instance of SCP-248, and the user's forum signature claimed allegiance to Gamers Against Weed.
The thread and WondertainmentDDS' account have since been deleted, under cooperation with the ███ █████████ staff. Amnestics were distributed to users confirmed to have seen the thread.
Given the description contained in the post and the similarity in handwriting between the images, this individual is almost certainly the creator of SCP-2658, and the pictured object likely has similar if not identical properties.
Attempts to trace the location of this user resolved to the IP address 18.104.22.168. The owners of the computer using this address were interviewed and determined not to be WondertainmentDDS, as they had never heard of Magic: the Gathering and appeared to possess neither anomalous objects nor the ability to create such. This spoofed IP address was likely an attempt at humor.
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We have stayed at Wilderness Cottages many times but this was our first stay at Woodpecker Pad.
The cottage is modern and very well equipped. For us, with our two Newfoundlands Nevis and Cuillin, the setting of Woodpecker Pad was perfect, with easy walks at the doorstep.
We had an excellent week and will not hesitate to come back to Woodpecker Pad.
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CUILFAIL was a wonderfull cottage it was bigger than it looks,and very clean there was everything there that you would need, the garden was very big and well fenced so the 3 dogs we had they just wanted to roam round it and was very safe. My granddaughter loved to play in the garden also, there was lots of thing to do and see. Some evenings we would go to the Whitebridge hotel which is 2 mins away and the food was very good and the people who owned it were very friendly and made you very welcome. Myself and husband and my son and his wife all say we would go back again but would like to spend longer next time. I would like to thank you all very much it was a pleasure to stay there.
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We had a glorious week at the end of May at Kishorn. Wonderful views from the windows and a great area for exploring. Everything in the cottage we could need, cosy and comfortable. Would recommend it and hope to go back one day.
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We can think of absolutely nothing that the owners of The Granary could have done to make our stay more enjoyable. The cottage is extremely attractive and well equipped and the many thoughtful extras supplied made it just perfect. We would have no hesitation in returning and recommending it to friends and relations. Thank you Kirsty and Callum
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Agreat homely cottage thats very quite when you want it to be but has all the surrounding amenities right on your doorstep. We had great time and the cottage we very clean and well appointed after being recently re-furbished i would guess. It has a large enclosed garden which is great for the dog, with many walks and loch etc only a stones throw away! we would highly recommned this as a bse for exploring, speyside, aviemore and the cairngorms etc along with inverness being only 30mins away if you feel the need to shop! we look forward to going back next time we want to chillax!
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Owl Cottage
We have been to the cottage 3 times now, Its been a privilidge to stay in such a nice cottage & area there`s plenty to do & loads of places to visit resturants are good as well as the locals.We are hoping to go next year 2010.
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We all had a brilliant time and so did Susie our Golden retriever, who really enjoyed herself. So on behalf of Dave, Sue, Dennis Joan and last but not least Susie a really big thank you. the cottage was perfect.
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We have stayed at many cottages in Scotland, and this one was definitely the best. It is perfectly situated for touring the area and you certainly do not have to go far to enjoy the wonderful scenery. The weather helped as it was hot and sunny for most of the week.
This is somewhere we would love to come back to and spend more time.
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Wonderful holiday had, glourious sunshine and surroundings, with lots of good memories.
Accomadation was lovely, no faults found, and would recommend to all, great location to tour from.
Littlepark Cottage
A lovely peaceful cottage, in beautiful surroundings. Nicely furnished and well-proportioned.
Highly recommended. We saw the pine marten eating its jam sandwiches and also saw some deer on the track down the cottage. Waving to the trains is also a highlight.
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Don Cottage
The Cottage was lovely and comfortable, a real home from home. Very good location, not far from Loch Ness or Urquhart Castle. Very friendly neighbours and all mod cons. Lovely welcome pack of shortbread, whisky and wine. We had a lovely sunny weeks holiday in this cottage and will definitely go back. Very highly recommended.
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Yet again a fabulous holiday! Hill Head was a perfect cottage for us in every sense and such a treat to spend my 40th. The walks for the guys were so convenient especially as they had spent 10 hrs in the car to get there. The weather couldnt have been better for us but look forward to coming back in the winter. To wake up every morning with an every changing view of Loch Ness was magical. Thank you to everyone for a memorable holiday. See you soon
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I cannot fault the Abbey or the location in the heart of Fort Augustus. The decor of Moat House 1 is of a high standard and the bedrooms and bathrooms a good size. However, the blurb does not mention that the beautiful master bedroom does not have any windows, nor does the master bathroom which you need to go through to access the bedroom. There is also no door between the master bedroom and bathroom. I personally cannot sleep in a bedroom without a window and we had to put our baby in the master and we moved to the twin. The lounge/dinner is quite small and whilst OK for 2 would be cramped with more. Because of the height of the ceilings, there are quite a number of stairs up the living area so although it is marketed as a ground floor flat and good for buggies, etc, in reality you spend the majority of time upstairs. If the master bedroom had only had a window it would be the best self-catering property we have ever stayed in.
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An epic journey for us from Dorset! It was well worth the drive - saw alot of the County that way rather than flying. The log cabin is in a great location surrounded by woodland and the walks from there are great. Our week was sunny and warm so this was a bonus for the stunning views of the mountains. The walk up Ben Nevis a highlight as it was sunshine all the way to the top with snow on the last 400 m of ascent. Wildlife great and saw a pine marten which is very rare. Would recommend it for a place to stay.
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We found Hill Cottage exceptionally comfortable and well equipped. It is situated in a wonderful setting overlooking Laxford Loch with a backdrop of stunning mountain scenery. If you want to get away from it all, this is the cottage for you.
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We stayed at the Old Stables in April 2009. it is very comfortable and beautifully kept with good facilities and in a lovely location with walking and history on the doorstep. It is also not far from the beautiful glens of Affic and Strathfarrar. The younger members of our party (early twenties) also found good mountain biking and golf not too far away. An excellent week with reasonable weather.
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My wife. 1.5 year old son and I spent 5 fantastic days at Moat House 10 and recommend it to everyone. The apartment is huge and very comfortable with enough space for the child to employ his energy (the hall and the stairs to the 1st floor bedroom). The kitchen is equipped with everything one may need (a very clever selection of items). There is a bath in the bathroom. The bed in the bedroom upstairs is really big so that three people can sleep on it freely. The area around the house is outstanding for playing and walking, there are walking routes in the forest on the mountains surrounding the Loch and along the channel. There was everything to relax from from every day routine.
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This was a lovely cottage. My family and I had a great time. The cottage was as described and more! The location was excellent for touring around. We would recommend this cottage to anyone.
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An very well presented cottage- the classic crofters cottage but with all mod-cons and a twist- theres a window in the gable giving outstanding views over the surrounding sea and hills beyond. We had to fight for possession of the rocking chair by the window. The location of the cottage was perfect for exploring on foot and by car, and so quiet. We were lucky if we saw 2 or 3 cars a day. Even the sheep and resident geese in the field were welcoming. We slept like logs to be woken early by the sun streaming through the bedroom skylights. Great place- great weather. We would wholeheartedly recommend this as a complete getaway from the stresses of modern life.
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This was a lovely cottage and excellent value for money! Many thanks for the welcome wine, whiskey, biscuits etc which were left for us.
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We stayed at The Abbey in Moat House No 10 from the 28th March to 4th April 2009. The apartment was equipt to a very high standard and ultra modern, everything you needed ideal for two people, all set in the beautiful grounds of the Abbey.
Welcome gift of wine and shortbread was appreciated, we had the most perfect weather during our stay, impressed with Fort Augusta, plenty of good eating places, cruises on Loch Ness, and watching the boats on the Canal while having a glass of wine.
Very central for Inverness and Fort William and variouse other places on the West Coast,looking forward to a return visit in the future.
Fersit Log Cottage
For the past thirteen years we have taken an annual holiday in the Highlands, always in self catering accommodation. To us, this was the most perfect holiday home we have rented in that time. Set in beautiful surroundings, the Log Cottage was immaculately clean, very cosy and comfortable, with everything you could possibly need. If only the weather had been kinder to us, we would have loved to have been able to use the outside space and the decked Veranda.
The Log Cottage is remote but that is part of its charm and our reason for chosing it in the first place. The 3 mile single track road to Fersit is, in itself a lovely drive, with a river, a glorious loch and beautiful woodland to enjoy on the way. Just be prepared for the last quarter mile being bumpy as the road is unmade. However it is definately worth it. If you need a peaceful and relaxing holiday, it doesnt get better than this. We were delighted to see our first Pine Marten, and also spotted Deer on several occasions.
Fersit Log Cottage is a very special place and it was hard for us to leave but we are looking forward to next year, when we will return and no doubt each year thereafter (just so long as it stays the same).
Hill Head Croft
We brought another couple to Scotland with us this year to share the beauty of the country. They fell in love with Scotland as much as we did our first visit. The warm cozy feeling experienced at Hill Head Croft made it difficult to venture out on our daily trips. We so looked forward to returning there every night. It gave us the chance to spend valuable time together thats not possible when staying in hotels or B&Bs. There was every comfort and convenience of home. The four of us loved the cottage and would definitely stay there again. We all agreed that we would love to live there permanently. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to enjoy Hill Head Croft.
Moat House 1 - Abbey
Had a fantastic relaxing break at The Abbey 27 Feb - 4 March 2009. Apartment was fab with everything you would need to make it home from home. Plenty of hot water and a kitchen full of equipment it was just just as the brochure described with no hidden nasty surprises. We arrived a little later than planned but Mrs Canning the housekeeper was more than helpfull and in no rush to settle us in and run off. In fact after she had gone I discovered that we had been left fresh milk, shortbread biscuits and a bottle of wine welcoming us to the apartment. The booking procedure was easy and Corrine was great at explaining about the accomodation and the area. I would have no hesitation in recomending this apartment to anyone.
Thank you so much. Our 3rd year in the Highlands (always in February), where all our cottages have been lovely but this could well have been the best! We arrived after very heavy snow falls. When our car got stuck in the drifts on the drive, a local man cheerfully pulled us out and the hotel minded our car until it cleared. Everyone was so friendly. The house was superb - and the views were stunning. Frozen lochs are truely a site to see! A perfect base for touring. We are coming back to Wildeness Cottages and will try another one, though it was tempting to return here!
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14 Must-Have Meeting Room Amenities in Your Coworking Space
Meeting rooms can be a big draw to your coworking space or shared office. Many freelancers, independent professionals, startups, small businesses and remote workers need regular access to rooms for meetings, pitches, presentations and workshops.
But there's more to a meeting room than just a table, chairs and wifi. Here are 14 must-have meeting room amenities to serve the new workforce in your coworking space.
1. Projector
Although not everyone needs a projector, having one is essential. Whether for a presentation, screensharing or demoing a product, projectors are a necessity for pros and teams.
2. Peripherals for a Variety of Computers
Having a projector is no use is you don't have the right connectors for it. Meeting rooms should have a variety of adapters and connectors to fit different computers. Make it easy for meeting room users to hook into your system.
3. Screen
Your whiteboard or monitor may double as a screen. If so, great. If not, make sure you have a wall or actual screen that will get the job done.
4. Conference Call Phone
Companies of all sizes now have remote teams and clients all over the world. Make sure you have a phone system that allows people to call into a meeting from wherever they are.
5. Large Monitor
In addition to a good conference call phone, you'll need a large monitor so remote attendees can video into the meeting and everyone can see them.
6. Speakers
Don't rely on the speakers that are built into computers to work in a conference room because they won't. Offer small, external speakers that easily allow for anyone in the room to hear what's being presented—even if it's just music playing in the background before the meeting.
7. Whiteboard and Fresh Markers
Whiteboarding is definitely a thing. People want to brainstorm ideas, make outlines, create workflows, diagram products and platforms and capture ideas. Make sure you have a large whiteboard that is clean and ready for action, as well as an eraser and fresh markers so meeting attendees don't have to hunt for one that works.
8. Comfortable Chairs
Though chairs aren't the most exciting aspect of a meeting room, they are one of the most important—especially for long meetings. Attendees will thank you if, at the end of a long day of meetings, they're still comfortable and happy.
9. Reliable Wifi
Oftentimes meeting rooms are put on the periphery of coworking spaces and shared office centers. This makes sense for privacy reasons, but can lead to spotty wifi. To help ensure that meeting attendees are happy and connected, make sure the meeting room still has strong wifi signal.
10. Access to Water and Coffee
Make sure meeting attendees know where they can get water and coffee. If it's in the room, great. If not, show them where to find water, mugs, coffee and tea—and what to do with their mugs once they're finished.
11. Power Outlets
For short meetings, power isn't necessarily an issue, but for anything longer than 30 minutes or so, people will want to be plugged in. Ideally there are power outlets on, under or near the meeting room table. This can be accomplished fairly easily by mounting power strips. Not having adequate plugs in your meeting room can be a dealbreaker.
12. WiFi Password
Don't make meeting attendees hunt for the wifi password. It should be easy to find for anyone who walks in the room. You can do this by putting it on the whiteboard, hanging a document with relevant login information on the wall, or putting it a standup sign on the meeting room table.
13. Wired Internet Connection
For webinars and some video calls, people may want to plug in to avoid spotty wifi. Be sure to offer an option to plug into your Internet to make your meeting room more useful for those who need faster speeds and a more reliable connection than your wifi offers.
14. Privacy and Quiet
Meeting rooms are used for a variety of purposes, including presentations and gathering that require focus and quiet. Make sure your meeting room offers a level of quiet and privacy that is conducive to getting work done. Alternatively, soundproofing your meeting room prevents noise from inside the room from leaking into the larger space.
What would you add to this list? What are some other must-have meeting room amenities? In the comments, let us know.
Cat Johnson is a writer and content strategist focused on coworking, community and the future of work. Publications include Shareable, Yes! Magazine, Mother Jones, Triple Pundit and GOOD. She's the author of Coworking Out Loud, and sends free, weekly content tips to coworking space operators. Follow her on Twitter: @CatJohnson


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A successful boudoir photography business is probably the dream of a lot of photographers right now. There are classes and seminars on YouTube on how to shoot and grow a profitable boudoir photography business as either a sideline or as the main part of your business. If that's your dream, then you should go for it.
But I, and excuse me while my nose goes up into the air, could never do that kind of photography. Call me a big-city snob but my own aesthetic compass would never allow me to light and shoot and grease my lens with vaseline (just kidding there) to photograph some pink chubby housewives in Sears lingerie just to earn a dollar.
Because you KNOW that's what it's going to come down to. Eventually and at some point. For a buck, you're going to be powdering and blowing smoke up the rear end of some fabulously good humored lady who, and there's not a damned thing wrong with this, wants some sexy slightly naughty images of her soft 50 year old body to try to kick start her fast asleep husband's heart one last time.
I have another idea. One you've NEVER heard before, but I bet you're going to like it.
Take the high road. If you DO live in or near a city, then you also live near educated and classy women many of whom spend hours in the gym honing their bodies into fat-burning machines that they are very very proud of.
And because they have different tastes than the ladies seeking boudoir photographers, and they don't shop at Sears, they also might be likely to have an appreciation for the aesthetics of classic form and figure studies.
Maybe they might like nothing more than to have their own stunning hard bodies recorded for the ages via the visual medium of photography.
And, yeah, maybe it's something that exists only somewhere in the back of their high-brow minds, waiting for someone like you to come along and offer your services.
Do I need to say more?
I think probably that most of you who are perpetually looking to maximize your income stream are probably way ahead of me at this point. I'm sure also that the wheels are turning now for some of you who, like me, just don't want to go there as it applies to standard 'boudoir' photography.
My suggestion. Pick up some classic nude sculpture or drawing books, visit a museum or library, and start getting a repertoire established in your mind in terms of poses, angles, lighting, etc.
So get your noses up in the air and hang a shingle as a fine-art photographer specializing in classic nudes of physically fit women.
Do I have your attention now?
You say you want an example?
Below is a woman in her 40s. Click on it for a larger version. Please don't ask me about lighting set ups. I supply the ideas. You have to bring something to the table. And you don't want to waste anyone's time or money not knowing what you're doing.
This picture exists because of what's inside MY head as much as it does because of what's in front of the lens. Could the image be more perfect? Could I have cloned out the lines left from the imprint of her clothing? Diffused the light more? Of course I could have. But I chose not to. My aesthetic says no to these things.
That is why, if you get this income stream up and running, I'm going to be needing my cut! 😉


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University Information List - data entry for 3-4 months
Budget $15-25 USD / hour
Must be fluent in English and have experience in data entry.
Fast speed, Correct, Hard working, Good attitude,
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Daily: Keyed and Pinned
Fall and winter are the best. Layers. Sweaters. Softness. Wraps. Seriously, do I need to say any more? The best part of garage saling in the summer is that I find basically my whole winter wardrobe there (which is quite evident in today's breakdown). I know I've probably said this before, but I honestly can't remember the last time I bought a sweater in a store. Here's the breakdown:
Blouse: Garage sale (Ann Taylor LOFT)
Sweater Vest: Goodwill
Shorts: Garage sale
Tights: Macy's
Flats: The Shoe Department
Ring: Banana Republic
Pins: Garage sale
Earrings: Peebles
As promised, today I wore my new flats and one of my new rings from Banana Republic. The houndstooth print on my flats kept on catching my eye all day as I walked. Bonus - they didn't give me blisters.
I was never into the whole shorts-over-tights thing until last year when I bought a pair of wool tweed shorts at Gap, along with mustard yellow tights and blue tights. Then a shorts-over-tights girl was born. It was just warm enough today to wear it without regretting it, plus it was the perfect way to show off my new flats!
Aren't my key pins so cool? I found them at a garage sale this summer, and I loved both of them. I felt my sweater vest was so plain, but I didn't want to wear a necklace. The solution? My key pins!


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Jess & Clarence – Engaged!
We met with Jess & Clarence and their boys Gavin & Huxlee in early August at the picturesque Decew Falls & Morningstar Mill for a fun-filled engagement/family photo shoot!
Many Congratulations to Jess & Clarence on their upcoming 2017 Wedding! Here are the highlights from the shoot:


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Why did someone not show me how easy it is to post something on Posterous before? Posting by email is such a snip and I am thoroughly enjoying this. So be prepared for a lot of silly stuff too.
Welcome to my blog. I blog about my community, my passion, work, food, travel. I hope you enjoy the posts. Let me know if you do.


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FashWand Jeweled Embroidery Denim + Silk Scalloped Hem Shorts "Sea Dragon"
Elegant scallop-hem shorts in indigo blue cotton denim lined in silk and embellished with vibrant and unique jeweled embroidered painting featuring our exclusive Sea Dragon decorative motif from the Dancing Flower Collection.
Each item is individually embroidered and Swarovski Rhinestones are individually selected and applied by hand to the garment, a process which takes about 3 hours.
Product Features:
- Two embroidered paintings Featuring our exclusive Sea Dragon decorative motif from the Dancing Flower Collection
- Embellished with Swarovski Rhinestones
- Made of vibrant cotton sateen
- Lined in Silk
- Decorative scallop-hem
- Two decorative front pockets
- Regular rise
- Side hidden zipper closure
- Designed and made in USA
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Morgan State University Visit
Today the student of the Architectural Design Academy had the pleasure of visiting The School of Architecture at Morgan State University in Baltimore Maryland.
The visit was kicked off with an introduction from the Assistant of the Dean, Evan Richardson. It was apparent that the goal of the visit was to get the students engaged as they were almost immediately tasked to build a tower out of paper as tall as they could. Sounds simple enough, but there was a catch.......it had to hold an egg at the top. The teams rushed to construct their towers and when time we up the towers were tested. Each design was unique in it's own way. After the challenge students were given a tour of the beautiful building. They were able to see the studio room, fabrication laboratory which housed state of the art laser cnc cutter, a cnc router, 3d printer and traditional power tools , computer labs, and various other rooms.
I'd like to extend a special thanks out to Suzanne Frasier of Morgan State for her continued support of the Architectural Design Academy.
Thanks for hosting such a nice event!
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Architectural Design Academy (Year 1)
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What do you call a great assemblage of mighty superheroes who share a common objective to save this planet earth? There could be legions of names that can be associated with this group. But, one name which is really prominent is "Justice League". Though, it is a superhero group that had been portrayed in comics, cartoons, and recently in movies, but one can take numerous lessons from its characters - Ranging from moral values to combat techniques. Believe it or not, HR lessons is one of them.
You know you are 90's kid when you get super excited to see any news regarding Justice league. And, when I first heard that its movie adaptation was to be released the next year, then you could only imagine how thrilled I was, delirious with happiness. I decided to watch its animation series in the excitement only to find out that there are some useful HR insights in its characterization.
Those who are wholly in-cognizant of the name - Justice league, let me give you a brief introduction to it. It is an organization comprising powerful superheroes with meta-human abilities, and its members were taken from the superheroes of DC comics. Now, where does HR practice come into picture? If you are set about to interview your next hire then wouldn't it be awesome if you could relate your hiring expectations with some idealistic traits?
Thus, here are some preferable traits that you want your candidates to exhibit.
He is super-fast at everything. An epitome of being efficient. You should look for this particular factor in your candidates. Can they complete their assigned tasks in the given time? Are they taking too long to complete an average task? Take these questions in account when you interview your candidates. Remember, being efficient is equally important and beneficial to the candidate and the business. In fact, what we have experienced is that the hours of day play a big role in it. Some individuals are more efficient if they start their work early in the morning, and for some it is the otherwise.
He has been portrayed as the mightiest superhero of them all. But, one factor which is not obvious to the eyes that Clark Kent is uprightly awesome when it comes to managing his team members. His managerial skills is at par, and this is exactly what you, as a hiring manager, should look in the candidates. Managing multiple tasks and team members is an alpha trait, especially when your are hiring for a managerial position.
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is one of the most powerful superheroes in the DC Universe. She was sent as an ambassador to spread idealistic message of strength and humbleness. Make sure your next hire resembles those traits as, being arrogant just doesn't work in a team culture.
Batman always has a plan. Without having any super power, he can still win over any battle with his intelligence and ingenuity. Can your candidate solve complex problem in a clever way? No doubt, your next hire will be bombarded with lots of complicated problem, thus you had better make sure to examine these qualities beforehand.


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We invite you to join us on 31st January 2014 for a stakeholder workshop to:
* Explore the goals and potential for an Open Contracting Data Standard;* Identify opportunities for involvement in the development of the standard; * Shape core activities on the 2014 standard development road map;
Apply to take part below. Places will be confirmed by January 27th at the latest.
If you cannot attend, but would like to be kept informed of developments in the Open Contracting Data Standards work you can indicate this below also.


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Celestino Drago recently announced that Drago, the Santa Monica restaurant he opened 21 years ago, will close Jan. 31. "It was kind of a tough decision because it's like my baby," the Sicilian chef and restaurateur told the L.A. Times. "The restaurant did a lot for my career. But I've got my hands full with so much." Drago runs a catering business, the Dolce Forno bakery and several restaurants: Celestino, Enoteca Drago, Il Pastaio and Drago Centro.
So, don't worry. Unlike the pizzas, pastas and panini of the recently-closed Angeli Caffe, Drago's cooking is not disappearing any time soon.
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On Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m., executive chef Ian Gresnik will teach a pasta-making class at Drago Centro downtown. For $55, participants can make, roll and cook their own dough. The price includes "a few tastes" of pasta and a drink.
And perhaps a touch of star-quality. As Jonathan Gold wrote in his review of Drago Centro, "Drago has always been ace with pasta, and his fresh pappardelle with pheasant and morels, ricotta cavatelli with venison sauce, and paccheri with spot prawns are as glamorous as Fred and Ginger dancing on a penthouse terrace."
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Fashion Photography by Emma Summerton
Australian born Emma Summerton graduated from the National Art School in Sydney, where she studied Fine Arts majoring in Photography. After graduating, Emma went to work as a photographic assistant for 6 years. Emma moved to London in 1998, where she worked as assistant to artist Fiona Banner and occasionally collaborating with Fiona on photographic projects including shooting many images for Fiona banner's first book released in 2003.
Emma has since established herself as one of the most talented photographers to emerge in the mid 2000's, her in-depth technical knowledge coupled with her eye for detail and love for fashion have made her images not only unique but very distinctive, setting her apart from other photographers working in the industry today.


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Freshman Information
At LAU, Freshman students are admitted to one of the following programs:
- Freshman Arts (30 credits) or
- Freshman Sciences (30 credits)
Check the requirements through your Degree Evaluation Report.
Am I allowed to take major courses during my freshman year?
Freshman students are not allowed to take major courses or sophomore classes during their freshman year.
Who is required to sit for SAT II and obtain the equivalence to the Lebanese Baccalaureate?
- Freshman students who hold the Lebanese nationality only.
- Freshman students with dual nationalities (Lebanese and another foreign nationality) who want to go into a Professional School (Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Architecture and Design (Architecture major only).
N.B. Students with dual nationalities who want to major in other than the professional schools are advised to obtain the equivalence of the Lebanese Baccalaureate.
What are the subjects required for SAT II?
Required subjects in the SAT II exam differ for Freshman Arts and Freshman Science applicants:
- Freshman Arts applicants must take Math I and any other two subjects.
- Freshman Science applicants must take Math II and two of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
What are the requirements for the equivalence to the Lebanese Baccalaureate?
- Exemption from Arabic
- Freshman Arts students should score a minimum of :
- 2600 on SAT I + SAT II if they have the OLD SAT I, or
- 2150 on both SAT I & SAT II and a minimum score of 300 on every SAT subject if they have the NEW SAT I
- Freshman Science students should score a minimum of :
- 2750 on both SAT I & SAT II if they have the OLD SAT I, or
- 2300 on both SAT I & SAT II and a minimum score of 300 on every SAT subject if they have the NEW SAT I
- 30 freshman credits completed within the first year at LAU. The LAU's Freshman Arts and Freshman Sciences programs comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Higher Education. Simply follow the Degree Evaluation Report.
What if I did not get the required SAT score during the first freshman year?
Lebanese Freshman students who have completed their freshman course requirements during the first year of enrollment (in 2 regular semesters) and do not have their BACC II equivalence (due to the unavailability of SAT II) can petition to declare their major.
These students may be admitted to a major on condition that they obtain their BACC II equivalence no later than the third regular semester at LAU.
During the third semester, such students must take sophomore courses in addition to at least one freshman course.
N.B.: After the third semester grace period, students are not allowed to register if their SAT II requirements are not met.
When can I declare my major?
You can petition to declare a major only when you have completed a minimum of 27 credits from the Freshman requirements. Schools will act on these petitions irrespective of the fact that a student has not completed all the Freshman requirements Moreover, you are required to register and pass the remaining freshman credits during the first semester after completing the 27 credits and you will be required to sign a consent letter agreeing to the consequences in case of failing or not completing this course.
Can I register sophomore classes if I only lack 3 freshman credits?
- If you lack only 3 credits to complete the freshman requirements, you must petition to declare major.
- If you are admited into a major, you must register for and pass the remaining freshman credits during the first term of your registration in the new major along with sophomore courses.
- If you are a Lebanese student, and fail to pass the 3 remaining freshman credits in the first term of registration of the new major, you are required to complete 3 non -freshman credits, over and above the requirements for the Bachelor degree.