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Get ready: the greatest two days of music Mountain View has ever experienced is coming. Two sensational days of live music throughout downtown transform the always buzzing with energy Castro Street into the Bay Area's entertainment hot-spot during the city's fantastically fun, monster shindig — Art & Wine Festival, September 7-8. The dynamite lineup features thirteen of the Bay Area's best bands play a non-stop, wide-ranging musical mix on the LinkedIn Concert Stage in Civic Center Plaza and all over the downtown area.
The fabulous lineup includes the big Saturday evening Into The Groove Dance Party (4:45 to 7 p.m.) featuring powerhouse party band Club 90 plus a stellar bill with Tortilla Soup, Livewire, Busta-Groove!, The Shanks, Cocktail Monkeys, Johnny Neri Unplugged, Emerson & The Growiser Band, Bob Culbertson, HeartStrings Music, John Clarke, Stephen Dreyfuss, and Ancient Winds.
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Saturday, September 7
The high energy Johnny Neri Band is going unplugged for this special show. They'll still be performing their array of popular, vintage and classic rock 'n roll songs from the 60s through the 90s featuring the signature three part harmony and excellent musicianship that have gained the band legions of devoted fans.
If you like classic rock, then you'll love The Shanks. This off the hook talented group plays your favorite tunes from Van Halen, Pat Benetar, Foreigner, ZZ Top, Heart, Santana, Bad Company, The Pretenders, Queen, Journey, The Rolling Stones, Clapton, and Elvis (both of them!), just to name a few. Band accolades include being names winner of KFOX's "Last Band Standing" competition.
It's a guaranteed party when Livewire takes the stage. This incredible dance and party band showcases a dynamic mix of current and favorite rock and dance hits. The band accurately covers a wide range of music – from Journey, ABBA and the Bee Gees to The Jackson 5, Black Eyed Peas and Bruno Mars – all with a professional showmanship that will get everyone out of their seat and onto the dance floor.
Headed by the legendary Dick Bright, Club 90 is a super high-energy, over-the-top choreographed dance party show featuring the best pop hits of the 1990s. They're performing at the big, can't-miss Saturday evening Into The Groove Dance Party (4:45- to 7 p.m.). The 90s was a musical decade that is quickly becoming the top choice for audiences of all ages. Club 90 is made up of seven exceptionally well-accomplished performers, including three vocalists, keyboardist, electric bassist, guitarist, and drummer.
Sunday, September 8
Swing into the scene with Bay Area's favorite dance band, The Cocktail Monkeys. These sensational musicians bring more than exciting music and perfect vocal harmony – they bring fun, camaraderie and professionalism to every show. Covering the best of decades from the 60's through current favorites, their songs range from rock and pop to funk and disco. With an alluring and powerful stage presence that invites audience participation, this band is guaranteed to have everyone dancing up a storm.
Busta-Groove! is Northern California's #1 dance party band playing hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today! Their song list starts with classic Motown such as The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin. Do you want to hear 70's disco and classic rock hits from artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, The Commodores, and Led Zeppelin? They got that! Plus they perform all the top 80's and 90's R&B, Pop and Rock from Madonna, B-52's, Guns N Roses, and of course Michael Jackson! They even do current Hip-Hop/pop hits from Beyonce', Justin Timberlake, Usher, Bruno Mars, and the most popular songs of today.
Closing out the big fiesta is Tortilla Soup. They bring the house down everywhere they go playing R&B, soul, top 40 and old school classics from the 1960's to the present. Their diverse songlist includes the best of Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, James Brown, Etta James, Bruno Mars and tons more.
Street Performer Locations
As you take in the art and delectable eats, be sure to find these talented street musicians at various spots around the festival.
Ancient Winds
Get transported to the lush Andes of Ecuador with the haunting traditional flute playing of Ancient Winds. This family-filled quintet is led by Jose Cabezas who hand-carves all the flutes and composes many of songs.
John Clarke Trio
John Clarke's beautiful Spanish classical acoustic guitar playing will stop you in your tracks. It did just that to his bandmates, Josh Melligner (cajon) and Rob Hansen (violin). After the three met while individually playing on the streets of San Francisco, they decided to form a trio.
Bob Culbertson
An early adopter of the Chapman Stick, Bob Culbertson is known worldwide for his unique playing technique which allows him to play the bass line, chords and melody simultaneously. With his great compositional talent, he has sold over 100,000 albums. Come by and listen to his intriguing blend of light jazz, folk, blues, Spanish-influenced classical, as well as contemporary and traditional music.
The GroWiser Band
The feel-good tunes of this soulful group are known for inspiring audiences with their uplifting messages of hope and peace. Hubert Emerson leads the group with his son on drums and his daughter on piano. Joe Lococo plays the guitar and Sahar Miller sings when she's not wailing on her saxophone.
HeartStrings Music
Tickle your heart strings with these two love song gurus – Al Fabrizio and Hugo Wainzinger. Their beautiful string ensembles, featuring Fabrizio's expressive "tremolo" style on the Neapolitan mandolin, will make you swoon.
Stephen Dreyfuss
Saxophonist and arranger Stephen Dreyfuss plays Tenor and Baritone with a flair for technique, whether playing in Jazz, Pop or Blues settings. In addition to his instrumental artistry, Stephen enjoys composing songs and singing as well.
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From the Radford Files archives: A recent poll by Harris interactive found that 14 percent of Americans suspect that President Barack Obama may be the Antichrist. Nearly a quarter of Republicans, and 16 percent of Democrats, responded this way. Forty percent said they think Obama is a Socialist, and just under one-third believe he is Muslim. If the statistics are valid, the number of people who believe that Obama is the Antichrist is alarming. For many people—especially religious fundamentalists— "the Antichrist" is not a metaphor. It's not meant as a joke or hyperbole. They really, literally mean they believe that the President of the United States may either be evil incarnate (Satan), or the entity who fulfills Biblical prophecy as the adversary of Jesus Christ. Yet a close reading of the Bible reveals an interesting discrepancy: According to Scripture, the Antichrist will try to deceive the public by claiming to work on God's behalf. He will be a so-called wolf in sheep's clothing, a duplicitious man of God pretending to do God's work while instead furthering his own diabolical agenda. President Obama has never implicitly nor explicitly claimed to God's work. Though he has invoked God and religion on occasion, his presidency has been fairly secular. (Those people who believe that Obama is both a Muslim and the Antichrist have some mighty confused and contradictory theology.) George W. Bush, on the other hand, repeatedly invoked God during his presidency. He was quoted in The Faith of George W. Bush as saying "I've heard the call. I believe God wants me to run for President." Bush also said, "The biblical prophecies are being fulfilled. This confrontation is willed by God who wants this conflict to erase his people's enemies before a new age begins," and that "I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job." Of course George W. Bush is no more the Antichrist than Barack Obama is. Yet if what the Bible says about the Antichrist is true, Bush is a far more likely candidate than Obama. For the majority of Americans who are pretty sure that President Obama is neither a Muslim nor the Antichrist, it's easy to mock such outlandish beliefs. But beliefs have consequences; in early April, nine self-proclaimed paramilitary "Christian warriors" were arrested in Michigan. They had been preparing for a battle with the government—and, ultimately, perhaps the Antichrist. This piece originally appeared in the Briefs Briefs column in the June 2010 Skeptical Briefs newsletter. You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
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The name of this ant possibly arises from the mistaken tradition that it was one of the plagues of ancient Egypt. This ant, which is probably a native of Africa, is now distributed worldwide; it is one of the more common household ants in the Kansas City area and is the most difficult household ant to control.
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The Pharaoh ant has the ability to survive most conventional household pest control treatments and to establish colonies throughout a building. More than just the food it consumes or spoils, this ant is considered a serious pest simply due to its ability for "getting into things." It has become a major pest of residences, commercial bakeries, factories, office buildings, apartments, and hospitals or other areas where food is handled. In ant-infested hospitals, burn victims and newborns are subjected to increased risk because the Pharaoh ant can transmit over a dozen pathogenic pathogens. Pharaoh ants have been observed seeking moisture from the mouths of sleeping infants and from in-use IV bottles.
The workers of the Pharaoh ant, Monomorium pharaonis (L.) are monomorphic (same size), but vary slightly in length and are approximately 1/12" long. Their antennae have 12 segments with a 3-segmented club. The head, thorax, and petiole have dense but small punctures. The body color ranges from yellowish or light brown to red, with the abdomen often darker to blackish. A stinger is present but rarely used.
Control of Pharaoh ants is difficult, due to their nesting in inaccessible areas. Another reason for difficulty is that colonies have multiple queens. Treatment must be thorough and complete at all nesting sites, as well as the foraging area. Thus, treatment must include walls, ceilings, floor voids, and electrical wall outlets. Baits are now the preferred method of control for Pharaoh ants and several baits (insecticides) are labeled for indoor ant control. A Pharaoh ant infestation of a multifamily building requires treatment of the entire building to control the infestation. Ants nesting on the outside may be controlled by also using a perimeter barrier treatment.
Baits cannot be placed in just any location and be expected to work. Pharaoh ant trails and their resources (both food and water) must be located for proper placement of baits and effective control. Non-repellent baits (such as boric acid, hydramethylon or sulfonamide) should be used, as repellent baits can worsen the situation by causing the colony to fracture and bud. As a result, ant activity will briefly diminish as the new colonies establish themselves, then again become a problem as the foragers resume activity.


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"I am most excited that the LHDS is going to make a real difference by bringing a high-level global consciousness to Vancouver, and the Vancouver luxury market", Bullinger says. "There's so much available on a global level that our local market is not familiar with and the LHDS will introduce many of these products next May."
"What I think is great about this show, is it is a unique platform for luxury brands and artisans to exhibit their products and work to sophisticated consumers in Vancouver," says Timothy Bullinger of Arca3 Design Studio, when asked about the 2018 Luxury Home & Design Show. "We are bringing aspects of the luxury world to Vancouver, aspects which have not previously been available in this market."
Bullinger is a globally-recognized architect and designer with a network of contacts and an understanding of the luxury lifestyle that set him apart in the industry. He often assists his international clients in purchasing bespoke private jets, yachts, luxury automobiles, linens, crystal, even hiring their estate staff…all earning him the title of "The Lifestyle Architect." He says "In my opinion, there is still a great lack of understanding of the arts and what true luxury is. It's not about collecting the most expensive things." Bullinger continues by saying that "I love that the LHDS's mission is education about the essence of luxury and the luxury lifestyle.
Bullinger's views are beginning to reverberate throughout the market. He recalls one conversation with a client who said, "In the beginning, I bought it because of the status, and it's expensive but I'm moving beyond that now, as are my friends. We want to understand the history, the heritage and the legacy of that which inhabits and shapes our beautiful living spaces."
And that history and heritage are about the journeys and stories of people – often generations of people. Hence Bullinger is looking forward to keeping the Artisan Walk focused on the artisans. 'It's not about the design of the Walk but about showcasing the artisans'… he says in his very warm and always unpretentious manner.Tags: LHDShow 2018


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(I'm in the middle of figuring out whether it could be possible for me to illustrate two comic projects at once (I don't know yet, the beginning's been kind of stressful))
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Wow, really? That's awesome!
But in the other hand I and readers would really suffer if you will become more overworked person and don't upload Feral Gentry so often. For example - I love the webcomic "Ava's Demon" but author haven't uploaded anything for 3 months, so I come to you every week to see new stuff. I prefer your comic which comes out regularly and action goes forward, not stays still.
So you have to think about your strength. Will you able to upload both of web comics at the same time?
But if you do I will be really happy to read both!
About what theme are you thinking? Fantasy too? :D
@Aggie: Oh yeah! This is definitely like a test round on whether it might be possible or not. :) It's actually... well, I should make a proper post about it but you can actually already read the first episode here...
http://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/sunburn/list?title_no=6766 ehhehehhee... Whoopsy-daisy. We decided to participate in Webtoons' scifi contest that goes on this summer, so in case we do not win this will only go on for a month, two months max. The best/worst case scenario would be us winning and getting paid for this other comic, but that is so unreal and far off I'm notr ready to think about it as a realistic option yet.
Anyway I agree with you, I'm super unhappy whenever a comic goes on a hiatus, which is precisely why I'm trying this thing in practice for a month or two to see how I'd handle it while I still have a little buffer to help me over surprises that might and will happen during this time. If it is absolutely exhausting then I will simply drop this new comic to the end of the priority list and that's that. :)


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South Dakota Has 2nd Most Attractive Men in the U.S.
Clover is a dating app which has turned into a repository of information on everything from the kinkiest colleges in the country to popular spots for first dates, and that information is dissected and disseminated in their popular and enlightening blog. Now they have come up with a triple secret (my term) "proprietary scoring system" (their term) to determine the attractiveness of men and women across this fair country of ours.
Speaking of that, who has the fairest males of all? According to the Clover blog, Montana is the state with the highest percentage of attractive men and South Dakota came in a strong second. Truth be told, the most attractive list is rife with rural possibilities. Check out the list of states with the most attractive men:
- Montana
- South Dakota
- Utah
- North Dakota
- Missouri
- Oklahoma
- Nebraska
- Iowa
As far as cities with the hottest guys, no municipalities in either Montana or South Dakota are listed, but Minneapolis came in 5th. Here then is the list of cities with the most attractive men:
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Manhattan, New York
- Lincoln, Nebraska
Where are the most and least attractive women? Least attractive men? Not my concern. But if you must know, check it out here.
What I really want to know from Clover is; where can you find the highest percentage of attractive, single, men looking for a mature, short, round, Italian-Irish woman with a good heart, foul mouth, great sense of humor, and love of family, friends, movies, German Shepherds and travel? Where are those guys, huh?!!


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Where Are They Now? Lauren Raia Mooney
Purchase, NY (May, 19, 2017) – For Lauren Raia Mooney '09, being in school and living on campus was so much fun that she hasn't stopped.
After obtaining her MFA in Creative Writing from Stony Brook University in 2011, which she didn't enjoy as much as her time at Purchase, she got a job as Director of Residential Life at a Connecticut boarding school in 2015. She, her husband, and their two rescue dogs live on the school's campus.
"I missed living with my friends," said Mooney, now 29. "I lived in Westchester for my first job and I couldn't drive by Purchase campus without crying!"
Mooney, an alum of the literature program after switching majors from pre-med, was a two-sport athlete, member of the Dean's List, and student leader. She still recalls what an amazing four years she spent as a Panther, and credits her involvement in the athletic program as helping her to become the leader she is today.
After her freshman year, she considered a transfer, but changed her mind when the captain of the volleyball team reached out to her on Facebook and recruited her. "I stayed at Purchase for the athletic program," she said.
Mooney played volleyball in high school and is currently a JV volleyball coach at her job at the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury. The team is coming off two winning seasons.
Playing at Purchase her sophomore, junior and senior years under then-head coach Jackie Goldstein, Mooney excelled on the court and was named captain her last two seasons. This gave her the opportunity to see herself as a leader.
"I started to think of myself in a leadership role," she said. "I felt such ownership of the team. I go back to a lot of that now as a coach."
Mooney's involvement in athletics helped her to be more confident, as an athlete and a leader.
"I had so many opportunities that I would have never had without the athletic program," she said. She was involved with the Student Athletic Advisement Council, and credits Sports Information Director Bobby Ciafardini for helping her stay social and engaged.
Ciafardini, who referred to Mooney as "Princess Sparkle," nominated her for a leadership position in the Skyline Conference, which she got and was involved with during her senior year.
She expressed pride in the leadership roles she was able to take on "for my friends and fellow athletes at Purchase."
Besides playing volleyball, Mooney also spent two years on the swim team. She initially joined her junior year as a novice because the team was low in numbers.
"I was terrible," she joked. The team was anything but – in fact, she was a swimmer at the peak of the women's program, enjoying success with her teammates when they won the Skyline Championships during her first season.
"We had the most amazing season," she said. She recalls the focus and depth the team had, propelling them to new heights. Their sole loss her junior year was to athletic powerhouse Merchant Marine Academy.
The team had a few Division I transfer students on it that Mooney said took rookies like her under their wing. She also recalled head coach Peter Nestel giving her her own workouts and lane and spending the time with her that she needed.
"Coach was so good at keeping us focused," she said. She swam distance and butterfly.
The bond she made with her teammates was strong. "We spent time together that translated into the pool," she said, recalling the winter break she and a few teammates drove down to Florida together. When she married on March 18 of this year, several of her swim teammates attended the wedding.
Of Mooney, Nestel said "She's a really neat person. She gave her best, she worked hard, she was there almost all the time if not all the time. It was fun coaching her."
"It was a team filled with passion for the sport and a desire to get better," Nestel said of his roster that year. "There was a lot of positive energy."
He remembers Mooney's role in that energy. "Her attitude was all about positivity."
In a discipline he calls grueling, Nestel felt her positivity was even more important. "Practices are early in the morning at Purchase, and so having that positive energy was really helpful."
He certainly made a swimmer out of her. Mooney now says she swims almost every day.
Her job now consists of "all the fun things that go on on campus." She's also Dean of Students, so deals somewhat with student accountability as incidents arise. She joked that her creative writing degree from Stony Brook comes in handy when she writes emails.
She's using her literature degree to teach a section of English literature this year. Mooney incorporates some books she read at Purchase into her syllabus.
One of her favorite professors, Gaura Narayan, said "Lauren remains one of my favorite students of all time!"
Mooney thought the school's balance of dedicated athletes and talented students is what made it such a positive experience for her. "I could go from a baseball game to a ballet production all on the same campus."
She plans on visiting her alma mater sometime soon, and says she knows that even after a few years away she'll be able to see people she knows and cares about.
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From A to D: Understanding the Basics of Medicare
News On top of all things family caregivers do – like manage medications, arrange doctor appointments, and handle the finances – sometimes they are called upon to help their elderly loved ones find the best Medicare plan.
On top of all things family caregivers do— like manage medications, arrange doctor appointments, and handle the finances – sometimes they are called upon to help their elderly loved ones find the best Medicare plan.
Medicare is never easy. In fact, the Medicare program has four parts— A, B, C, and D— and no one said any of the parts were easy to understand. No wonder most people over the age of 60 find Medicare confusing.
"Remember, Medicare isn't one-size-fits-all: there are many different options and plans."
Family caregivers, however, might find that they need to understand Medicare all of a sudden, or at least learn about it very quickly. Many baby boomers today are helping aging relatives make Medicare decisions. So how does a family caregiver evaluate and choose Medicare coverage that best meets their loved one's needs?
The first thing you want to do is figure out what your loved one's needs are and what kind of coverage they currently have. Remember, Medicare isn't one-size-fits-all: there are many different options and plans. And right now, during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, you can make changes to your loved one's coverage to best meet their needs.
Original Medicare
Original Medicare, which is Part A and Part B, gives you basic coverage from the government for doctor visits, overnight hospital stays and preventative services (like flu shots). It is accepted by almost all providers and offers low or no out-of-pocket copay.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
If your loved one wants a standalone drug plan to add to their coverage, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, or Part D is for them. It is offered through private insurance companies and covers prescription drugs with little or no copays, deductibles and costs.
Medicare Advantage Plan
A Medicare Advantage Plan, or Part C, is also offered by private insurance companies and combines the coverage of Original Medicare and may include Part D coverage with extra benefits. It also limits your out-of-pocket deductibles and costs.
Medicare Supplement Insurance
If your loved one wants coverage for approved expenses not covered by Original Medicare, this is something you want to explore. Plan benefits vary, but hospital services are only covered with the approval of Medicare. Copays and deductibles also vary.
To figure out the best plan options, you can go to Medicare.gov. You can also visit your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) office to speak with a representative who can offer one-on-one support, answer your questions and help you understand your health care choices.


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The Welsh Government's funding of Kancoat Ltd13 Jul 2016 - 2:53pm
A review of financial support provided by the Welsh Government to a start-up business, Kancoat Ltd, has found that the company owes the Welsh Government nearly £2.6 million in repayment of the financial support it has received.
Financial Audit Director scoops Leading Wales Award16 Jun 2016 - 3:28pm
Ann-Marie Harkin has won a Leading Wales Award in recognition of what judges called her 'clear vision' and her work to develop the next generation of public sector finance professionals.
An impressive year for public audit in Wales13 Jun 2016 - 3:32pm
The Auditor General for Wales and Wales Audit Office successfully delivered almost the entire schedule of work laid out in their Annual Plan for 2015-16.
Auditor General consults on new audit approach7 Apr 2016 - 3:39pm
The Auditor General is consulting with public bodies in Wales on changes to his audit approach.
Auditor General and Wales Audit office outline their plan for the coming year1 Apr 2016 - 12:01am
The Auditor General and Wales Audit Office have today released their joint Annual Plan for 2016-17, outlining how they will deliver on the plan and its objectives.
Financial management and governance of community and town councils needs further improvement16 Mar 2016 - 4:21pm
While the timeliness of accounts preparation has improved, the number of qualified audit opinions has increased and failures in financial governance remain too high.
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Wrexham Council's vision is delivering improved outcomes for its citizens29 Feb 2016 - 8:55am
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The Auditor General for Wales has started a review of the Welsh Government's oversight of further education finances.
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A man and a woman accused of setting up fake online dating accounts and using them to lure Marines from North Carolina to California into giving them personal and private financial information were sentenced in federal court on Monday for conspiring to commit wire fraud.
Federal prosecutors contend that Jones Tyler Martin of Hampton, S.C., and Hailey Tykoski of Wayne, Mich., worked together to create false identities for women on Meetme.com to reel in Marines looking for online romance.
Between 2013 and 2015, prosecutors argued, the two used the catfishing scheme to trick several enlisted men at Camp Lejuene and the Marine Air Station in New River into thinking they were involved with "Kalin Jordan," the name they used for their fake account.
After text messages and phone calls, Martin and Tykoski were able to convince their targets that they would be moving into an apartment with their online love interest, but to do so they needed to apply for and take out personal loans from the Navy Federal Credit Union, according to prosecutors.
The Martin and Tykoski then used the personal identification numbers and other financial information to set up new accounts and lines of credit under the Marines' names, taking the money but leaving the Marines to pay off the debts.
In September 2016, a federal grand jury in Wilmington handed up a five-count indictment charging Martin and Tykoski with conspiring to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and aiding and abetting.
On Jan. 30, Martin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
On March 27, Tykoski pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
On Monday, U.S. District Judge W. Earl Britt sentenced the two.
Martin was sentenced to almost four and a half years in prison and five years of supervised probation and ordered to pay $117,306 in restitution.
Tykoski was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay $42,289 in restitution.


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After Pirates football player Dylan Thomas, 17, was hurt in Friday night's game, thousands came together to pray - and to comfort his family after he passed away Sunday night.
"My heart is broken today and a hole has been made which can never be filled," said his mother Shannon Burgess Thomas. "Dylan's faith was as strong as his heart. Pike County was Dylan's home and there is no place on earth he'd rather be. We love all of you."
The junior was an active member of the Class of 2020 and he played baseball as well as football. He was the son of Shannon Burgess Thomas and Darren Thomas and brother of Ashley Westbrook.
More than 1,000 members of the community and beyond gathered at the Pirates stadium to pray for Dylan Thomas and his family Sunday night.
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Rochefort-du-Gard is a picturesque old village in the Gard department, across the Rhône northwest of Avignon. It was a Gallo-Roman town inhabited in the 1st to 5th centuries, and had fortified and religious sites in the Middle Ages. Rochefort is surrounded by farms and vineyards of the Côte du Rhône region, and has an active local population. Market day Sun.
The general area around Rochefort-du-Gard is not particularly attractive, so you need to make the effort to stop in the village and explore the many interesting sights. The A9 autoroute passes just to the west and the TGV high-speed railway passes just to the east. Both are far enough away that theres no view or noise from them at the village.
Castellas and View
The oldest part of Rochefort-du-Gard village is the Castellas hill where a feudal castle and walls stood in the 12th century. At the beginning of the 16th century a tower and a chapel were built on the site, and still overlook the village.
It's just a few minutes walk from the village center to the Castellas hilltop, and there's a really great view out across the plains. A panorama panel points out the main distant locations, and the peak of Mont Ventoux is clearly visible to the northeast.
St Joseph Chapel, Town Hall
The large Chapelle Saint-Joseph in the very center of Rochefort-du-Gard was built in 1735. In 1825, at the beginning of the French Revolution, the chapel became the Hotel de Ville, the town hall. The town hall remained here for 200 years, until 2012 when it was moved to a modernized building down on the Rue du Lavoir.
St Bardulphe Church
The parish church in Rochefort-du-Gard is the Gothic Saint Bardulphe, inagurated in 1849. St Bardulphe has two tall, pointed towers, very distinctive.
Notre-Dame de Grace
The Notre-Dame de Grace Santuary sits on top of a steep, rocky pinnacle 1 km northeast of Rochefort-du-Gard village center. It's predecessor was built in 798 as Chapel Notre Dame de Victoire by Charlemagne to celebrate the victory over the Arab Muslims by his father, Pepin the Short, the first Carolingian King (Kings).
The sanctuary buildings today are rather plain on the exterior, but the inside of the church, in active use, is elaborate, gilded and contains many ancient objects. Most of the buildings are used by the organization that maintains the site and are not open for visiting. The 14 stations of the cross that line the zig-zag path up the hill are restored with colored, bas-relief scenes depicting each station.
In 1637 the Benedictine order of Saint-Maure took over the sanctuary and, supported by the Popes (in Rome), expanded the site in buildings and wealth.
The monastery lasted until the French Revolution; in 1790 the buildings were declared state property. The site was pillaged, yet retained its religious use. In 1836 Notre-Dame de Grace became a Benedictine monastery, which lasted until the separation church and state, [probably] about 1905. In 1964 the sanctuary became a charitable organization for people with hearing problems.
Rochefort-du-Gard has two very nice sundials (cadran solaire). The first is in the old village, on the corner of Rue du Lavoir and Rue de la Petite Calade, not far from the town hall and the lavoir. GPS: 43.97469, 4.68977.
A second sundial, probably 19th century, and restored in 2013, is on the Mairie Annex building about 4 km east of the village. The building was the old Relais de Poste, completely refurbished when the site was converted into community buildings. GPS: 43.95922, 4.72991.
History of Rochefort-du-Gard
First record, 1169 Roca-Fortis. Succeeding names were Rupis-Fortis (1292), Castrum de Rupe-Forti (1312) and Rochefort (1551), with a few other variations.
Prehistoric: In 1995 the path of the future TGV railway past Rochefort-du-Gard was dug up. On the plains of Pujaut, northeast of the village, remnants of a 11,000-year-old Paleolithic fishing village was discovered, on the edge of an ancient lake.
Market day: Sun.
Transportation Rochefort-du-Gard
Department 30, Gard Buses
- See Beyond's Gard Department Bus Schedules for Gard bus-lines maps and bus-line schedules (Horaires).
Maps (Plans) for the Gard bus lines are on the www.edgard.fr website, with a flash webpage for each of five zones around Nîmes (www.edgard-transport.fr/plan/?rub_code=5).
Schedules for the Gard bus lines are available via the www.edgard.fr website horaires page (www.edgard-transport.fr/horaires/?rub_code=23).


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The creators of South Park Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Ubisoft have revealed their latest game which is a sequel South Park Stick of Truth. This game is called South Park The Fractured But Whole, this game is a superhero turn based game but sparked controversty with the "choose difficulty" part when players create their avatar.
Check out the first part from Eurogamer's playthrough, which features the controversial part
In my opinion, the creators of the South Park The Fractured But Whole and Ubisoft South Park: Trey Parker and Matt Stone decided to add the controversial difficulty bar where if you choose your character to have white skin he/she will put the game on an easy difficulty but as you scroll through the difficulty bar tan to mixed race is normal and darker skin is very difficult. This is a statement proving the reality of white privilege in modern society.
In the game Eric Cartman also warns you that
"Don't worry, this doesn't affect combat. Just every other aspect of your whole life."
Everyone knows how bold the creators are of this show almost every social construct has been exploited so should we really be surprised by this. The game is still awesome but this is a powerful message that people put in power should be aware of equality and make things fair for everyone in particular Africans.
What are the creators trying to pull here, do you think it is a statement of displaying white privilege or a publicity stunt, this is undeniably one of the most controversial pierces I have researched and written but has to be done, tell us you're in the comment section.
Expect the game to be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. On the 17th of October 2017 on Tuesday.
Date published: 10/09/17
Written by: Joseph .O.
Sources: (1) Eurogamer (2) Twitter user [@_multifrank]
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The head of the World Health Organization is in Brazil meeting with the country's president and other top officials to assess the situation there and the country's response.
CCTV America's Asieh Namdar spoke to Dr. William Schaffner out of Nashville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Schaffner is the Chairman of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University.


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Meet Ambassador Louie
Posted by Louie, 05 July 2009 · 562 views
Italian Greyhounds, puppies, dogs, adventures, thoughts, issues
It is safe to say that upon returning home from my visit and speech to Porterhouse University, that I had hoped for some time to catch up. Maybe a little R & R. Kick up my paws and finish some odds and ends around the house. But sometimes, events happen unexpectedly and catch you flat pawed. This morning happened to be one of them.
"This is the White House calling for Louie," a strange and unidentifiable female voice said on the other end. "I have First Dog Bo here to speak with Louie. Is he available?"
"Omigosh why yes, let me get him for you," Deja said excitedly. Since I was elected dog catcher, she asked to be the office manager and transferred the call to my adjourning office. "Louie, it's First Dog Bo on line one."
"This is Louie," I said, answering the phone while easing into my chair. Why in the world would the dog of the President of the United States be calling me? "How may I help you?"
"Louie, this is Bo, how is everything in Arizona?" he said in his Portuguese water dog accent. "Something has come up and I need you to fill a role for us. There is an opening to be the canine ambassador to Italy and I am pleased to offer you the position. We need an Italian Greyhound so are you interested?"
Wow, what an honor! I was beaming with ethnic pride but then a thought occurred. What does a canine ambassador do and why would I be given the opportunity? I inquired Bo for the reasons.
"You were selected because of your Italian heritage and because you can express the goodwill nature that this Administration wishes to show Italy," he explained, adding that canine ambassador's provide diplomatic communications and relations between the four-pawed populations of each country. "I know you'll do a fine job. Can the President and I count on your support?"
I quickly accepted and explained that I would be bringing an entourage including Deja, Abbey, Gregio and the rest of the girls. Bo said I would be receiving briefing papers via a courier and to be ready to leave soon. We said our goodbyes and I looked through the doorway at Deja. She and the others would become emissaries.
Here we go again! Our adventures are about to go global!!
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27 January 2016
Our first meeting of the year was held at David & Barb Pye's place.
Approximately 25 members gathered for potting up our Hakea's (in readiness of our plant sale) which made the work load move rather quickly and left more time for socializing and of course for eating.
There is always something different to see, wild life plants that are doing well and those that are not and this year was no exception, with one of their beautiful specimen Eucalypts losing a branch. The branch ripped a scar in the side of the tree about a meter round. The branch came crashing down on about 15 metre's of their nursery, crushing a large number of their seedling plants but falling between 2 banksia'.
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Barbara has a detailed explanation of how to silver leaf furniture (and a lamp) over here. If you're curious about the handmade headboard look at the side navigation on the blog.
Isn't this the most luxurious twin bed you've ever seen?
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This dress was bought at M.A. Carr in Orchard Park, NY. It is a beautiful and very elegant dress. I decided a few months after buying it that it wasn't the perfect dress for me and I found the perfect dress for me elsewhere. I was still required under contract to pay the balance on the dress and pick up the dress. So it has never been worn, never been altered, and never been outside. The dress is a size 8, in wedding dresses, and I wear between a 2 and a 4 in street clothes. The dress is long, so it would need to be hemmed for me, but the dress fit well in the body. Any questions, let me know.
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It has been stored in the dress bag, hanging in my spare bedroom. I brought it home in May 2014.
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How do I Say and Write
Earth Fluent >> Chinese >> Verbs - Activity With Objects, Part 16 >> Repair
Click to Hear how to Say "Repair" in Chinese
Pronunciation : Re*pair" (r-pr")
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. repairen, OF. repairier to return, fr. L. repatriare to return to one's contry, to go home again; pref. re- re- + patria native country, fr. pater father. See Father, and cf. Repatriate.]
Definition : 1. To return. [Obs.] I thought . . . that he repaire should again. Chaucer.
2. To go; to betake one's self; to resort; ass, to repair to sanctuary for safety. Chaucer. Go, mount the winds, and to the shades repair. Pope.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Re*pair"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. repaire retreat, asylum, abode. See Repair to go.]
Definition : 1. The act of repairing or resorting to a place. [R.] Chaucer. The king sent a proclamation for their repair to their houses. Clarendon.
2. Place to which one repairs; a haunt; a resort. [R.] There the fierce winds his tender force assail And beat him downward to his first repair. Dryden.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Re*pair"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. réparer, L. reparare; pref. re- re- + parare to prepare. See Pare, and cf. Reparation.]
Definition : 1. To restore to a sound or good state after decay, injury, dilapidation, or partial destruction; to renew; to restore; to mend; as, to repair a house, a road, a shoe, or a ship; to repair a shattered fortune. Secret refreshings that repair his strength. Milton. Do thou, as thou art wont, repair My heart with gladness. Wordsworth.
2. To make amends for, as for an injury, by an equivalent; to indemnify for; as, to repair a loss or damage. I 'll repair the misery thou dost bear. Shak.
Syn. -- To restore, recover; renew; amend; mend; retrieve; recruit.
t. [imp. & p. p. Repaired (-prd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Repairing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Re*pair"
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. Restoration to a sound or good state after decay, waste, injury, or partial restruction; supply of loss; reparation; as, materials are collected for the repair of a church or of a city. Sunk down and sought repair Of sleep, which instantly fell on me. Milton.
2. Condition with respect to soundness, perfectness, etc.; as, a house in good, or bad, repair; the book is out of repair.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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Six stem cell research proposals targeting bladder cancer, autism, liver failure and more escaped rejection today as the $3 billion California stem cell agency struggles with its finances.
The agency expects to run out of cash for new awards by the end of next year. In 2019, it is considering awarding only $144 million compared to $300 million in some years. "We are coming to the end," said CIRM board member Oswald Steward, director of the Reeve, Irvine Research Center at UC Irvine, in July.
The applications had already been held over from July when the agency's directors were presented with a $19 million list of applications approved by its out-of-state reviewers in an earlier closed-door session.
However, the round was budgeted for only $10 million by the governing board of the agency, known formally as the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).
Ten letters of support were filed on behalf of five rejected awards, whose scores ranged from 90 to 87. The agency in July approved three awards with scores of 85.
Some of the researchers and supporters appeared before the board today. Philip Beachy of Stanford, who is seeking $1.4 million for bladder cancer research, said his team was seeking a long term cure for bladder, which has a tendency to recur and is the most expensive cancer to treat per patient.
Other researchers and patients also made a direct appeal to CIRM directors, and on an 11-0 vote, the board kept the applications alive during a telephonic meeting.
Here is a link to the scores and review summaries in this round. Here is the presentation by staff on its recommendations.
Here is a list of letters supporting applications in this round and their authors:
- Daniel Geschwind, director of UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment, on behalf of application DISC2-11070, treatment for autism, PI Stuart Lipton of Scripps Research of La Jolla (score 87 out of 100)
- Bridget Vissari, president, Achroma Corp., Butler, Pa., in support of DISC2-10973, PI Jonathan Lin of UC San Diego, dealing with photoreceptor diseases (score 88 out of 100)
- Laura Brady, research manager, Fighting Blindness of Dublin, Ireland, also in support of DISC2-10973
- Avril Daly, CEO, Retina International, also in support of DISC2-10973.
- Philip Beachy, Ernest and Amelia Gallo professor, Stanford, in support of his application, DISC2-11105, dealing with bladder cancer (score 90 out of 100)
- Don Reed, vice president of public policy, Americans for Cures, also in support of DISC2-11105
- David Russell, chief scientific officer, Universal Cells, Inc., of Seattle, a subsidiary of Astellas Pharma, in support of DISC2-10979 PI Tracy Grikscheit of USC, dealing with liver failure therapy (score 90 out of 100)
- Paul Viviano, CEO Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, and two others, also in support of DISC2-10979
- Neil Seigel, co-director USC Hearing and Communication Neuroscience Training Program, in support of his application DISC2-11183, dealing with hearing loss (score 87 out of 100)
- Robert Rainey, research associate of Neil Segil Lab, USC, also in support of application DISC2-11183 (Rainey's letter is in the same file as Segil's)


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J. Cole has officially reaped what it rightfully his.
Just four weeks after the release of J. Cole's blockbuster album '4 Your Eyez Only', the Roc Nation LP has achieved official gold certification from the RIAA. The North Carolina rapper sold 492k copies of his album the first week, so by now, the LP has long surpassed the 500k mark. That being said, the RIAA is slow and requires patience.
Additionally, J. Cole is sending "Deja Vu," his first single off the album, to radio this week. Prepare for more and more of J. Cole coming your way.
How high will 4 Your Eyez Only peak in terms of RIAA certification? Let us know your predictions in the comments below.


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New album to feature unlikely 'guest stars'
Radiohead have collaborated with students on their new album.
Bassist Colin Greenwood and producer Nigel Godrich invited 30 Junior Extension children from Matrix Music School & Arts Centre to work on new material.
According to Matrixmusicschool.co.uk: "The whole experience was great fun – for parents as well! – and we're looking forward to the release date."
As previously reported, the band confirmed that they wouldn't be releasing their new album until 2008.


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Nothing says "something is wrong with your body" like pain. This primal sensation is what has kept us alive as a species and the brain does what it can to ensure that we feel them properly. Our nerves do a great job of delivering messages to the brain to make sure we are aware that something is damaged.
That's not always the case though. Nerve and brain damage can sometimes cause the brain to feel pain even though nothing is particularly wrong with the area. One of these cases of chronic pain is called Neuropathy.
Neuropathy and Pain
There are many cases of Neuropathy and other chronic pain issues. But the most common reason why it happens is due to nerve damage, or issues with the way the brain perceives pain. There are treatments for these, including drugs such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and opioid-type pain relievers. These treatments are proven to work time and time again, but like all drugs, they have their own share of issues and drawbacks. One such drawback is toxicity due to constant exposure to the drugs. There's also nerve surgery which is effective, but is invasive and could cut a deep hole in your pocket unless you have really good insurance.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Old Tech, New Ways
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has been used decades ago, but not as a form of treatment. TMS was used as a way to map out brain damage and function in stroke patients and patients who suffered head trauma. Recent discoveries in brain function revealed that activating parts of your brain using electromagnetic pulses can "train" it to function better, or at least back to normal.
TMS is basically putting a magnet over your head and using that magnet. The magnet delivers electromagnetic pulses to your brain. The cells of your brain react to these electromagnetic waves. They activating them as if the brain itself commanded them to. The process harmless and adverse effects are both rare and conditional. These effects included motion sickness or chronic migraines. The procedure lasts for 30-60 minutes. These are done daily for 4-6 weeks, but some programs may differ in frequency.
Promising TMS Treatments for Chronic Pain
There are few approved TMS therapies for chronic pain. Progress is increasingly good. Clinical trials with large sample groups have shown that the therapy causes an analgesic effect that gives temporary relief from chronic pain. Further clinical trials explored different frequencies and methods on a multitude of patients. These revealed that electromagnetic stimulation not only creates an analgesic effect but also "train" parts of the brain to adjust to the pain caused by Neuropathy. This could lead to more permanent ways to reduce the pain, or even lead to curing it.
People who suffer from depression due to their chronic pain issues will find themselves relieved of the depression as well. TMS deep brain stimulation can help the brain generate dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter or brain chemical responsible for happiness. Solving depression and relieving pain using a non-invasive, non-health-detrimental procedure ought to cause a euphoria more rewarding than any drug.
Before modern techniques, electrodes were surgically implanted in the brain to treat pain. But this invasive procedure has many drawbacks. Nowadays, a non-invasive treatment for pain holds promise for patients. This popular treatment is called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Before we delve into TMS, let us dig deeper into the mechanism of pain.
What Is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain refers to the pain that lasts more than 6 months. This painful experience can range from mild to excruciating degrees. It may also be continuous or episodic. When the pain is both continuous and excruciating, patients are often left unable to complete daily tasks. It leads to both physical and emotional problems. This, in turn, leads to negativity at work, home, business, relationships, and mental health.
Chronic pain is usually caused by trauma (e.g. injury, accidents). It can also be caused by an illness or infection. Signs and symptoms of chronic pain include the following:
- Recurring or ongoing pain that does not go away
- Mild to excruciatingly severe pain
- Sensations of shooting, aching, burning
- Stiffness, soreness, discomfort, and tightness
- Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, irritability, stress, and low self-esteem
TMS For Pain Management And Treatment
TMS is used to treat chronic pain and major depression. The brain's circuit activity is altered by the magnetic field produced by TMS. This method has a huge advantage over pain prescription medications. Drugs usually get inside the body causing a large number of side effects. On the other hand, TMS produces minor side effects since the therapy is directly delivered to the brain.
Evidence Of TMS Efficiency In Treating Pain
A study has found out that the repetitive implementation of TMS to patients resulted in a consistent reduction of pain scores. The results showed that pain scores were reduced by 15% for a week. But, scientists encourage more research in regard to TMS. This is to improve its efficiency in managing and treating pain.
How Is TMS Applied?
Clinical studies found out that the motor cortex is the best target for TMS and its treatment of pain. Repetitive TMS (rTMS) is also given to patients. In this method, series of pulses are targeted to the brain and is delivered in rapid succession. This is all done in a single session. But, different techniques are applied to different people. This is due to the fact that people vary in their reactions to TMS treatments.
To provide a long-lasting pain treatment, multiple sessions of repetitive TMS (rTMS) is delivered to the patient. Multiple sessions affects the connectivity of the brain. It can alter the circuits responsible for pain thus reducing it. Some treatments are required to be administered daily during the early phases. Then, it is reduced to weekly therapies and monthly therapies. Treatments can last for months or even year.
In Conclusion
TMS is best used to treat pain and depression. It is recommended for those who experience debilitating side effects from prescription medications. TMS is used to alter brain activity. Doing this non-invasive procedure also results in a few side effects, making it a great alternative for those who don't respond well to medication.


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Avkem Increases Commitment to Mexico
Avkem is excited to announce a larger facility as we continue to support our strong growth in Mexico. This new facility will more than double our manufacturing footprint, allowing improved logistics and manufacturing for cover flux, specialty flux production, and some refractory product line production. It will also increase warehousing space to support continued growth in Mexico. This facility also coincides with additional salespeople and a new operations manager in Mexico.
Laurence Secrest, COO, commented, "Our active presence in Mexico began back in 2008 with our first facility starting in 2010. With the strong aluminum growth in Mexico, especially related to automotive, as well as the strong performance of our Mexico team, we anticipate double digit revenue growth in the coming years. Already in 2016, we are projecting nearly 100% revenue growth over 2015. This new facility reinforces Avkem's desire and ability to invest where needed to support continued growth."
In addition to the increased production and warehousing capabilities, the new facility will house the administrative support team for Avkem in Mexico. The office space, warehousing, and production areas allow for flexibility and growth in the coming years. This facility is also strategically located to support improved freight and logistics for the Northern Mexico customer base.


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I've been sitting here with my laptop open, my writer's canvas lying blank and beckoning in front of me. And that last sentence? It took me at least five whole minutes to construct before I was somewhat satisfied with the words and the meaning they conveyed. For some reason, it is generally believed that writing is a romantic experience. You begin with a word and without quite realising it; you've filled pages and lack the willingness to stop. In recent conversation with a friend who enjoys writing but doesn't really find the time to devote to it, I learnt that for him, writing is like an ocean. He finds his zone and it flows. Isn't it, he asked. I digress. If writing were such an internal process, we'd all be the next JK Rowling.
The storm that brews in every (aspiring?) writer's head as they sit down to put pen to paper- or fingers to keyboard as in my case- can be harsher than some of the coldest winters one has endured. Having lived in Bombay all my life though, I'm not exactly qualified to comment on harsh winters. But sitting with an open Word document in front of you, the cursor blinking in anticipation of the first letter is quite a daunting experience. And my heart goes out to all the career writers out there who take on this challenge every single day, armed with nothing but a doppio and all the will power in the world. I could never be that person- I have learnt that while trying to maintain some sort of regularity with the blog. Writing is hard work. If it is something you do only to unwind, it probably comes to you a lot more easily because of the weeks of pent up thoughts and introspections which are seeking a platform to be released. Yes, writing must probably feel like an ocean then. But for all those working in the field as novelists, content creators and the likes, writing doesn't feel like an ocean. It feels like a river that is running rather dry. Sure, this river has its days when the meagre trickle turns into bitter currents and spills onto the banks. But mostly, the task of quenching the thirst of an army with a thin stream is what constitutes the job profile of the regular writer. Figuratively, of course.
There are so many aspects to be taken into consideration when one is sitting down to write. If you happen to be one of those people who are given even a rough outline to construct their piece with- consider yourself lucky for the hardest part is seeking inspiration. Just this morning, I was trying to help a friend with an application to a writing program. He said he was looking around for inspiration to construct a story but he couldn't find it. Inspiration is just one of those things which tend to be quite evasive. And where does one go looking for it? In the concrete jungle surrounding us or the hustle and bustle of the trains? Maybe it is hiding there because it knows that's where we will not come searching. But we have to get inspired anyway. So we go after it and grab even the tiniest bit of inspiration we can get our hands on and decide to work with it. Oh but the struggle has not even begun yet. Inspiration tends to be quite crude. It needs to be polished with knowledge and groomed with imagination. It has to be dressed in creativity and presented with panache. Inspiration is only the start.
Even after being inspired, each writer faces a different mountain and has to scrutinize every face before he decides which one to scale to reach the peak. And chances are, halfway up one face they realise that if they go any further, they'll twist an ankle or snap their harness. So they find themselves undoing all the effort and coming back down to begin all over again. It is an exhausting process to say the least. Satisfaction does not come easy- sometimes not even once you've conquered the peak.
And there are the technical aspects that must be paid their dues. Super-duper long sentences which repeat themselves over and over again making it obsolete and resplendent with big and fancy words intended for nothing but self-gratification and asking redundant questions that don't need answering must be avoided, shouldn't they? Yes.
Reading requires effort. If someone is putting that in, you'd better be interesting. It's quite difficult to be interesting all the time. Every piece of literature has its bland moments. Trying to hold someone's attention through writing is a lot like dealing with a fickle lover. So much for being romantic, eh? And of course, pretty words are never enough. The loopholes and loose ends must come together seamlessly. The plot must ebb and flow with Goldilocks' consistency. The strand of orange hair Laura found in her magazine three months ago has to have plausible relevance to the murder of her mother on the snowy 5th of January- even if it only ever happened in your head.
As I said, I could never be this person. I wish I were so creative and skilled and deliberate that I could wake up and paint a perfect picture of words on my canvas every morning. But I can't so I shall moonlight in finance to ensure my sustenance and survival. But if you know somebody who has taken up this task for their love for words and stories overpowers the inherent hurdles he shall have to face, respect their struggle for it is real. Even loving comes with its own set of challenges.


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May 1st, 2015
With restrained proportions and curves, Lounge Seymour expresses a feeling of intimacy and discretion. Soft shapes, diminished proportions and sinuous lines – the Lounge Seymour system was designed specifically for furnishing hospitality settings where relaxation and sociability speak the language of refined elegance.
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The Nigerian government is expected to lose an estimated $ 6 billion because of corruption in the sale of the Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 to Shell and Eni Oil in 2011.
The Oil field 245 said to be one of the largest in the world is being extracted by the two oil companies despite corruption allegations and charges in courts both in Italy and Nigeria.
A report released on Monday by Global Witness, 'Take The Future: Shell's Scandalous Deal For Nigeria's Oil,' investigates the deal and its shortfalls.
It states that a new analysis of the deal shows it included generous terms that deprive the Nigerian people of $6 billion potential revenue.
"The deal for the OPL 245 licence includes previously unreported terms that left Nigeria without share of profit from oil produced to which it was entitled from the block, resulting in an historical poor deal for Nigeria," the report stated.
It said the deal hid huge generous fiscal terms for the companies. The deal between Shell, Eni, Nigerian government officials and Malibu Oil and Gas called for a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) to be signed between only Shell and Eni subsidiaries.
The report noted that this departs from the standard procedure of a production sharing contract (PSC) that is agreed between the contractor and the state.
It noted that the exclusion of the Nigeria State from the PSA resulted in the removal of a central feature of production sharing contract that is a proportion of the oil produced known as 'profit sharing' is allocated to the government.
Global Witness also said Shell knew their billion dollar payment for the deal was going not into the public purse but would fill private pockets.
It said Shell and Eni and some of their most senior executives are now facing bribery charges in Italy and Nigeria, in one of the biggest corporate corruption cases in history.
Prosecutors allege that their $1.1bn payment for the block in 2011 funded bribes to key ministers.
The trial is continuing and the defendants have denied wrongdoing, the anti-corruption group said.
"This amount of money would be enough to educate six million teachers in Nigeria. It really can't be underestimated just how big a deal this could be for a country that right now has the highest rates of extreme poverty in the world," Ava Lee, a campaigner at Global Witness told the BBC's World Business Report.


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Age: 22 / 18 months service
At approximately 0200 hours on August 18, 1956, Constable Durant stopped to check a parked vehicle on the shoulder of Woodbine Avenue. He stopped his cruiser facing the parked vehicle, about two feet out into the traffic lane. While questioning the vehicle's driver, he was struck and killed by a southbound vehicle.
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Sanctions from USA and EU are unfair to Russia since it has not showed aggression against Ukraine.
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The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia and on certain entities and persons supporting Russia's current policy and actions in Ukraine, following the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol as well at Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine http://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/4082/eu-sanctions-against-russia-ukraine-crisis–frequently-asked-questions-faqs_en
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Welcome to the 47th episode of the Koalition's definitive Hip-hop podcast, Knights of the Turntable.
Billboard Magazine made headlines yesterday when they released their list of the 10 Greatest Rappers Of All Time. Hip-Hop icons like Biggie and Jay-Z made the cut, while 2Pac is notably absent from this list. Below is a quick rundown of all their picks in numerical order.
- Biggie
- Jay Z
- Eminem
- Rakim
- Nas
- Andre 3000
- Lauryn Hill
- Ghostface Killah
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lil Wayne
After having a deeper look at this list, Joe Hova, Dom, and I decided to share our thoughts on their choices and who we think deserves a spot on the list.
What are your opinions and thoughts on this week's main topic? Is there anything you want us to touch on in the next episode? Feel free to let us know in the comments section below.


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text: Posted by: Installer Online on June 10, 2013 in Installer Blog Leave a comment Why controls matter Simple and cost-effective measures of saving energy should always be adopted first and when doing this, heating controls must be a priority. The Department for Energy and Climate Change recognises the role heating controls can play in ensuring a heating system is working to its maximum efficiency and includes them within the 45 technologies currently eligible for the Green Deal, with an early adoption cash incentive of £70. Many boiler manufacturers are now building control software into their boilers, enabling sophisticated ancillary controls to be added to a central heating system. These controls can help to maximise the boiler's technology and can save up to 14% on gas bills and up to 15% carbon saving. A controller, such as an RF 7-day OpenTherm Programmable Room Thermostat, can provide the user with complete domestic heating and hot water control, at the touch of a button and can help homeowners save up to £67 a year on their gas bills. They typically comprise of a battery operated room unit, which can be located within any heated area of the dwelling, and a wired receiver that is connected to the boiler and that can, for example be placed up to 25-metres away from the room unit. OpenTherm technology works by modulating the boiler flow temperature. When a room requires heat to bring it up to the desired temperature the boiler will operate at a high flow temperature to achieve the target temperature as quickly as possible. As the room approaches the target temperature, the room unit will communicate to the boiler via the receiver to reduce the flow temperature to the heating system, thereby avoiding an overshoot or overheating the room. When the room is at its target temperature, the room unit transfers information to the boiler, to operate it at a temperature low enough to combat heat loss, but no higher. This is important because the lower the heating flow temperature of the condensing boiler, the more efficient it will be since it will be able to operate more frequently in condensing mode. Like many Vokèra models, the new Vokera Unica i is compatible with Vokera's own OpenTherm protocol RF 7 Programmable room thermostat, which is extremely simple to install, with its plug and play Tyco connection. The Unica i also features integral weather compensation compatibility. This means that by simply purchasing an external sensor, the homeowner can benefit from even further energy savings. Weather compensation technology 'fine tunes' the heating system to the outside temperature condition, where the flow temperature increases or decreases in response to external weather conditions. Working with the OpenTherm control, the weather compensation technology takes the external temperature into consideration and tells the boiler to compensate accordingly. For example, if it is a warm day, the boiler will not need to work as hard to achieve the room set point and therefore energy usage and costs can be significantly reduced. In these austere times, homeowners want the power to regulate their energy usage and ensure they are being as energy efficient as possible. Controls provide this guarantee. Our industry has an obligation to help educate the end-user on how best to save energy and we are all a big part of that education. About The Author Eleanor Fox, Marketing Director at Vokèra – Eleanor joined Vokèra Ltd in 2005, she is responsible for creating and implementing the Marketing Strategy, to maintain a strong brand position and good customer relations. Eleanor also heads up the company's technical training team who help maintain professionalism and high standards in the industry. Share ! tweet


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Depression is one of the most discussed mood disorder and yet so few truly understand what depression is. Most times people presume it is just a period of incredible sadness that one going through depression can just easily "snap-out of it", but depression is more than just a feeling of despair or loneliness, it saps the energy of one affected by it, leaving the person devoid of hope and makes it difficult for the person to find ways to deal with depression.
Despite the general agreement on what and how depression affects an individual, there are numerous ways to help one effectively deal with depression.
- Go for a run – There are happy chemicals that our body releases when we exert effort by means of exercising and one of the easiest ways to have this happen is to go for a run; these so-called happy chemicals are known as endorphins which are neurotransmitters that are known as mood booster,
- Listen to music – take note though that one should avoid sad songs and melancholic melodies, instead focus on songs that are upbeat. Also it, wouldn't hurt if one searched for songs that have inspirational and motivational lyrics. It has been long accepted that music can be used for therapy. Plus, one could listen to music while doing the tip stated above, couple up music with running and watch how fast ones mood is lifted.
- Goals –a person suffering from depression may feel worthless and setting goals that are easy to accomplish can lead to a feeling of achievement. Short-term goals that could be done every day, like walking the dog, reading a chapter from a novel and again one could couple it with the tips stated above, specifically setting goals of running a certain distance daily while listening to mood enhancing music. Every week one could set goals of increasing the distance covered by running, further giving the person a sense of achievement and purpose.
- Routines – Psychiatrists share a unanimous sentiment for a person dealing with depression to follow a routine. Depression could lead the person to think that one's life is falling on a downward spiral. A simple enough routine to follow daily could help disperse those thoughts and bring a person a feeling of coherence in one's life. An easy routine to follow could be incorporating the tips mentioned above, to go for runs daily while listening to music and to set a goal weekly of distance to be covered by running.
- Talk – Yes, expressing one's feeling can do wonders to one's mood, spirit and soul. But be wary of the person you choose to share one's feelings with, avoid negative people and instead seek those who will give you their time, and will listen completely, without judgment or hesitation. A guidance counselor, a therapist, a psychiatrist but if those aforementioned seem daunting at first, one could settle with a good trusted friend, after all, most times it's not the advice nor tips that could help lift one's mood up, but simply the knowledge and feeling that you are heard.
- Support groups – there are countless support groups that provide help for people dealing with depression. Hearing other people talk about their personal experiences about depression will make you realize that you are not alone and it could even provide you with an avenue to reach out a helping hand to another.
- Seek medical help – There is no shame in seeking medical attention for one's depression, in fact it is encouraged. The stigma of being treated as a mental health patient hinders those with depression to seek out professional help. But there is no shame in getting treated; absolutely no shame at all, in fact the first step to restoration is admitting that one needs help.


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It has been a while since Crown Princess Victoria was still in school. It is, however, fascinating to take a look back at her education as it also prepared her for her future role of becoming the Queen of Sweden.
When she was five-years-old, she started attending pre-school at Västerled Parish Pre-school. She attended the nursery located in Bromma, Stockholm for two years. Later, her younger brother and sister attended the same pre-school, as well.
In the autumn, of 1984 she started to follow classes at Smedslättsskolan also located in Bromma. It was there she completed her junior level. The next step in her education was to acquire an intermediate level which she achieved at the Ålstensskolan. Having attended public schools in the past, Victoria switched to private schools when she started secundary school studies. Then the Crown Princess followed a more specialised Science and Social Studies programme at Enskilda Gymnasiet upper secondary school in Stockholm. Victoria graduated in June 1996. She celebrated her graduation with her classmates pictured by the press. The famous pictures of the Crown Princess being driven by her father in an open cabrio through the streets of Stockholm are from that day.
The summer holidays were not a complete vacation for the Crown Princess. As the future Queen of Sweden, being able to speak severel languages is key, and she often spent the vacations going on foreign trips to, for example, Germany or the United States to gain more foreign language experience. As a result, those efforts have made it to where the Crown Princess is able to speak Swedish, English, German and French.
In 1996-1997, Crown Princess Victoria studied her first year abroad at the Centre International D'Études Françaises at the Université Catholique de L'Ouest in Angers, France. There Victoria studied French. Next, Crown Princess Victoria got to know more about how the Swedish Parliament (Riksdagen) and the Swedish government work through a specially designed programme just for her.
It was then that it became clear that Crown Princess Victoria suffered from an eating disorder. The pressure was too much for her. In agreement with her parents, she decided to go study far away from Sweden to give her some space. In 1998 she started her studies Political Science and History at Yale University in the United States. In 2000, she completed her studies in conflict resolution and international peace-building. During her time in the US, Victoria also gained some working experience at the United Nations in New York and at the Swedish Embassy in Washington DC. The Crown Princess still has a close bond with the United Nations as she is one of the sixteen advocates to promote the Sustainable Development Goals.
In the years that followed, Crown Princess Victoria followed various study programmes such as at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the offices of the Swedish Government, etc. She has also done an internship with the Swedish Trade Council in Berlin and Paris. All of these activities were combined with the Crown Princess's official engagements.
As the future Queen of Sweden, it is also important to have some military training. She completed a basic military training with the Swedish Armed Forces. In 2004, she also studied at the Swedish National Defence College to learn more about international relations and conflict resolution.
During these years Crown Princess Victoria travelled a lot to various countries to learn more about international aid work in Asia, to get insights in the Chinese community, etc. In 2006 Victoria completed her last year of education and "Crown Princess training" as she followed the diplomatic programme at the Swedish Foreign Ministry.
It has definitely not been easy for Crown Princess Victoria to gain such an impressive list of completed programmes and trainings. Victoria suffers, just like her father, the King and siblings, from dyslexia. She has said about this that she "cried and felt great frustration." She had many troubles with reading as she read very slow. Her mother Queen Silvia soon realised that Victoria had also dyslexia and started to help her with the issues that it caused.
"Fortunately, mom was aware," Crown Princess Victoria said about her mother's help. Crown Princess Victoria always had to work harder than her classmates to achieve the same results. She went to school earlier than her other friends and worked very hard to catch up.


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-Yeah, I really had trouble getting hold of one.
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PariahBook - 2010 | First edition.
A frightening, darkly comedic look at people surviving a zombie onslaught, from award-winning comics sensation and novelist Bob Fingerman.
A global plague has nearly vanquished mankind; the citizenry of New York City is no exception. Eight million zombies. Shoulder to shoulder. Walking the streets, looking for their next meal of human flesh. The residents of an Upper East Side walkup have joined forces to keep themselves safe, the pageant of walking rot outside their windows a constant reminder of the their foreseeable fate. Trapped in the safety of their building, the tenants find themselves at each others' throats. When they spy a lone teenage girl who walks unharmed among the undead, impervious, their world opens up.
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This is the best zombie novel I've read yet. The characters are very well written, and seriously make you ponder what life could be like in the event of a zombie apocalypse. It's an intelligent take and believable story in the world of zombies.
Zombies are such a visceral thing that one would think seeing them is the only way to enjoy them. But after Max Brooks' World War Z (if you haven't read this, and you enjoy Zombies, run out and get it) it seems like Zombies are something that writers can write about and when it's good then the reader is lucky. In the case of Pariah, by Bob Fingerman (who also wrote and drew comics) the reader is very lucky, indeed.
The story opens after the Zombie Outbreak has happened and it centers on a group of Survivors in an apartment building in New York City. This motley group of characters are interesting and pretty screwed up so they're great to read about and Fingerman is one of the few horror writers who can really write. By concentrating more on the dynamics of these survivors instead of the undead, he takes the situation and brings humanity, humor, pathos, and capital L literature to the table. There is also a mystery at the centre of the novel and the way it unravels is in keeping with the themes of this New York story. This is also one of the rare horror novels where the ending works. Often, the Big Bad in horror novels is either stopped by some sort of "love" or "white light" or everyone dies. This one is different. If you like horror and zombies, then give this quick, fun-ish read a try.
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