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Registration for the Anime Matsuri 2019 Cosplay Contests begins on February 15th, 2019 and closes on April 31st, 2019, or when all slots are filled up. All audio/video media for the Contest is due on May 15th, 2019.
There will be a total of 40 entries via online submission. Once the spots fill up online registration will close and a waiting list will be created.
Contest Rules
As participants in the contest are representatives of the community, positive behavior is expected. Any kind of harassment, including harassment on social media or improper conduct, will not be tolerated and will be grounds for dismissal from the convention as well as possible criminal charges.
The maximum number of participants allowed in a group is 8; this number includes stage ninjas or other non-competing helpers.
Changes to entries need to be emailed to email@example.com. If you wish to change the entire entry, including series and/or characters, please submit a new entry and send an email to email@example.com communicating the change in the entry. No changes will be accepted after May 15th, 2019, midnight CST.
All genres of costume are allowed, however original costumes are not allowed. Each costume must have an original source (e.g. movie, tv show, manga, video game, etc.).
All costumes must be at least 75% made or altered by the contestants themselves. If a contestant has help or has commissioned part of their costume the person must be present during pre-judging to have that part of the costume count towards their overall score.
No costume can have won a major (Best of) award at any convention or recognized event prior to AM; in addition, professional or industry personnel are restricted from entering. If you have any questions about this please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Stage Presentation
Contestants will be given 2 minutes for stage presentation. While there is some leeway with time, if a contestant grossly disregards the time limit it will result in disqualification.
Performances must be PG: offensive language and/or vulgar performances are not allowed.
Dancing is only allowed if the choreography is completely original (no Hare Hare Yukai, Para-Para, etc.). Performances that include those dances or songs within are accepted as long as they are not the main concept.
Contestants must move at 3/4 speed for all combat and action sequences. Stunts must be approved by the Cosplay Staff.
Nothing is to be left on the stage after the performance including, but not limited to, glitter, confetti, and streamers. Liquids and pyrotechnics are not allowed.
NOTE CHANGE TO PRE-JUDGING: All pre-judging will occur Thursday, June 13th 6-8pm & Friday, June 14th 10am-12pm; there will not be any pre-judging on Saturday.
Contestants must have their costumes with them for pre-judging. It is highly recommended that the full costume is worn, however this is not a requirement.
Pre-judging will take place during two time slots, one on Thursday and one of Friday. Each entry will be assigned a time of 5 minutes to meet with the judges for craftsmanship evaluation. Your time slot will be confirmed and emailed to the primary contact's email approximately 2 weeks prior to the convention. Printed reference images and a WIP book for the judges are strongly encouraged but is not required. If you are late or miss your assigned pre-judging time we cannot guarantee there will be another time available.
Media Requirements
DUE DATE: May 15th, 2019, midnight CST
Required Items
Profile picture for the program guide and display
750 x 500 pixels
This photo does not need to be of the costume you will compete in. We ask that you submit a picture of high quality that does not have any text overlay.
Backdrop for the screen on stage
1920×1080 pixels minimum
Acceptable formats for the backdrop include MP3, avi, mp4, and jpeg.
You must own the licensing rights or have permission if it is copy-righted material.
If you are using a video you do not need to submit a backdrop.
Audio or Video
Video only: 1920×1080 pixels minimum
You must own the licensing rights or have permission if it is copy-righted material.
No longer than 2 minutes
Reference Picture
Naming Your Files
Replace 'YourCosplayName' with the pseudonym you submit with your entry.
For large files that cannot be emailed please use Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive etc. and include the link in an email. Please note that submissions from YouTube and Soundcloud are not accepted.
All materials that will be used during the contest must be submitted by the deadline; failure to do so will result in your entry being dropped from the contest. If the submitted media is not to specification, the convention staff reserve the right to replace the media with appropriate ones.
The novice category is intended for cosplayers with little or no prior experience making costumes and/or people with little to no contest experience. No contestant can have won a major award (i.e. Best Craftsmanship, Best Performance, Best in category, etc.) at previous conventions and enter the novice division.
The intermediate category is intended for people with some experience making costumes and/or contest experience or having a few awards for costumes. No contestant can have won more than two major awards (i.e. Best Craftsmanship, Best Performance, Best in category, etc.) at previous conventions and enter the intermediate division.
The Advanced category is intended for people with much experience in making costumes and/or contest experience or have won three or more major awards (i.e. Best Craftsmanship, Best Performance, Best in category, etc.) for costumes; however, anyone may register for this division.
Best in Show
Second Place Overall
Best Advanced
Advanced Second Place
Best Intermediate
Intermediate Second Place
Best Novice
Novice Second Place
Exemplary Prop
Exemplary Armor
Exemplary Sewing
Exemplary Wig
Exemplary Makeup
Exemplary Character Representation
Awards will be given through a point-based system. The scores of the highest contestants will be pulled for the top two awards, followed by the next highest scores in each division for awards #3-8. The Exemplary Awards will be given out regardless of score, but instead as a judge's recognition of a particular element of the cosplay.
The judges will be using the following criteria to score:
Craftsmanship Pre-Judging:
Complexity: difficulty of design, materials used, and methods of construction
Execution: overall craftsmanship
Creativity: problem solving, uniqueness, details
Stage Presentation:
Physicality: embodiment of character, facial expressions, mood/feeling
Effectiveness: pacing/flow, theme, consistency, overall believability
Staging: use of space, blocking, and props/sets
If you have any questions or concerns that the rules do not answer for you, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com and allow 24 hours for a response. Thank you for your efforts and good luck in the competition!


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Concealer brush. The ideal brush for applying and blending a liquid or cream concealer precisely. Use the pointed tip to help camouflage small imperfections easily. The flat side is ideal for larger areas like under eye circles. For a perfect and flawless finish! Since I got their concealer pallete (post Spring make-up haul), I thought it would be a good idea to purchase a brush that will help me get this green (which I usually use) on my face. This brush was $2.
Smokey eyes brush. Perfect for an easy application. Blend the two eyeshadow shades. Smudge the contours of the eyeliner. I don't actually know why I got this one cause I never smudge my eyeliner, but I think I'll use it for regular blending and applying eyeshadows. This costs $1.50.
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Eye blender brush. Eyeshadow brush with extra soft hair for blending and shading one or several eyeshadow colors - for softly blended colors and a perfect finish! Also if you read my post about eye shadows (link here), you would know that I used some flat brush I found to blend everything together. Even though it did a good job, I wanted to be more professional and buy this for easier blending. This one was $2.
Blush brush. Professional blush brush with a special slanted shape, provides precise and expert application of blush. For perfectly highlighted cheekbones. Works especially well with the Essence powder blushes. Good thing I bought their powder blush (in the post Spring make-up haul). I thought this would be super cute brush which is not completely round so you could apply blush more precisely, as they say too. Also, saying blush brush is just a fun thing to do. It costs $3.50.
Powder brush. Professional powder brush with a rounded, paddle-shaped brush provides even application for a flawless finish every time. Works especially well with the Essence compact powder. I also got two of these because I have two powders, one translucent and one with a pigment, both by Essence, so I didn't want to apply both of them with the same brush. Each is $4.
Kabuki brush. Professional brush with a round shape provides even application of powders on face, decollete and body. Suitable for compact and loose powders. Works especially well with the Essence bronzing powder. Unfortunately, I don't use bronzers as I don't know how to, so I think I'll use this for applying my translucent powder to set my make-up cause it's big enough to cover all of my face in just few swipes. (You maybe know I also own a "baby kabuki". Post is here.) This one was $5.
Brush bag. I know it's popular to keep your brushes in a cup, preferably those from IKEA, but this is so cute. Although you can't fit a lot of brushes in there, it will be perfect for travelling. It costs $5.
I hope you liked this. Which brushes would you recommend?
I've been thinking about Spectrum brushes. Or Real Techniques. Or Zoeva. Or Morphe. Any thought on these? Or any others? Help out a fellow blogger :)
I've been thinking about Spectrum brushes. Or Real Techniques. Or Zoeva. Or Morphe. Any thought on these? Or any others? Help out a fellow blogger :)

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Legal deposit submission
The Law regarding the German National Library (DNBG (PDF, 40KB, Not barrier-free file.)) of 22 June 2006 and the Legal Deposit Regulation (PflAV) of 17 October 2008 describe the tasks of the German National Library and also the regulations governing the obligation to submit deposit copies. These affect both commercial and also non-commercial publishers, self or private publishers, institutes, associations, companies - i.e. all kinds of corporate bodies - who are entitled to disseminate the media work or to make it publicly accessible, and whose headquarters, place of business or main domicile is in Germany.
All physical and non-physical media publications falling within the collection mandate, including all text-based, graphic and audio representations, need to be deposited. The physical media publications (on paper, electronic data carriers and other carriers) are to be submitted
- in their entirety and in perfect and unused condition
- in the version readily available on the market (if multiple versions are available, the most durable)
- complete with binders etc.
- complete with annual title pages, tables of contents, indices and
- together with all other items which belong to the main work being submitted.
These include monographs, serial publications (newspapers, periodicals, loose-leaf works), maps, sheet music, sound recordings and electronic publications.
The following need not be submitted: media publications of which fewer than 25 copies are issued, reissues containing no content-related or bibliographic changes including higher thousands if copies of the original edition were submitted.
Legal requirements
The following points are taken from the Law regarding the German National Library (DNBG (PDF, 40KB, Not barrier-free file.)).
§ 14 DNBG: Obligation to submit:
- two deposit copies if the physical media publication was published in Germany
- one deposit copy of sheet of music which is only intended to be loaned or hired
- one deposit copy of media published abroad if the owner of the original distribution rights has his headquarters, a place of business or main domicile in Germany
- one copy of online publications
§ 15 DNBG: Obliged to submit deposit copies:
- are persons who are entitled to disseminate the media work or to make it publicly accessible and whose headquarters, place of business or main domicile is in Germany
§ 16 DNBG: Submission procedure:
- full versions of the media publications should be submitted to the Library in perfect condition and in a form which permits usage for an indefinite period free of charge and at the submitter's own expense, within one week of their being distributed.
§ 17 DNBG: Duty of disclosure:
- upon being so requested by the Library, persons obliged to submit deposit copies shall provide all necessary information regarding fulfilment of their obligations
§ 18 DNBG: Subsidy:
- a subsidy may be granted, upon application, for physical media publications
§ 19 DNBG: Fines:
- Infringements of the regulations may be punished in the form of a fine if e.g. a media publication is submitted incorrectly, in an incomplete version or too late.
The work of acquiring and processing the physical media publications is shared across the Frankfurt and Leipzig sites of the German National Library based on the Library's regional media processing principles. The German National Library site to which deposit copies should be made and further information regarding legal deposit submissions can be found on the FAQ page. The Deutsches Musikarchiv acquires sheet music and sound recordings in Leipzig.
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Pubs on Torrance 5 Bus Line
This line is operated by Torrance Transit
This line is operated by Torrance Transit
Brewpub located in an old Pacific Electric Red Car power station. Specializes in English stye ales.
Tap/tasting room of the brewery with limited hours. It is in an industrial park, around the corner from Monkish Brewing.
Tap/tasting room for the brewery with limited hours and limited seating.
Mexican restaurant with a surprisingly good tap selection.


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Laura Kirkpatrick's shoot with J.Guess Photography in bridal gowns reminds me of Heather Kuzmich's Wedding Essentials Shoot due to the shapes that are made and the style of the photography- the contast of the bride in a urban environment is stunning.
The results of this shoot is extremely successful and could be more than just a spread for a bridal magazine, it is definitely high fashion. Laura is really proving herself to be a top model, even though she didn't win America's Next Top Model.


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Bill 206 - OMERS ACT
Ontario Pension Reform
Pension Benefit Act Review
Supplemental Plans
Newsletter & Updates
Your Association
Annual Reports
Board of Directors
Sponsors and Administration
Work Plan
Your Association
Your Association
What is MEPCO?
The Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario (MEPCO) is a non-profit corporation that provides expert advice and resources to AMO's representatives on the OMERS Sponsors Corporation (SC) and Administration Corporation (AC) Boards.
Individual municipal governments have virtually no opportunity to directly influence decisions made by OMERS. Yet, an OMERS contribution rate change can have a major impact on local budgets. MEPCO provides the opportunity for municipal employers to pool resources and speak with one strong, well-informed invoice.
What does MEPCO do?
MEPCO shares its pension, actuarial and legal expertise with municipal employer representatives to OMERS. Through AMO's SC and AC representatives, MEPCO brings the municipal perspective to OMERS-related decisions by:
Providing advice, tools, professional actuarial and legal advice on plan design, funding, growth and other matters.
Analyzing the impact of pension issues on municipal employers.
Developing OMERS Specified Plan Change (SPC) proposals.
Evaluating every SPC proposed by other Plan sponsors.
Keeping MEPCO members informed of important OMERS developments by issuing updates and directly responding to inquiries.
Participating in the selection process for AMO's SC and AC representatives.
Recruiting a MEPCO Board of Directors that includes a mix of public and private sector experts and municipal officials.
Why does MEPCO exist?
In 2006, the Ontario Government devolved itself from its central sponsorship role in OMERS and created a new and independent governance model. The OMERS Sponsors Corporation now determines Plan design and contribution rate changes and the OMERS Administration Corporation manages the Plan's day to day operations including investment strategy, plan valuation and pension benefit administration. AMO created MEPCO to provide municipal employers with support, advocacy and resources on OMERS matters that is equivalent to the level of support provided by other OMERS sponsor organizations.
Funding Management Strategy
In 2014, the Sponsors Corporation approved a new Primary Plan Funding Management Strategy (FMS). The FMS describes what will happen to benefits and contributions as the Plan moves through periods of funding deficit and surplus and provides for a contribution rate cap and the establishment of a reserve fund. Municipal and other employer sponsors actively supported the development of the Primary Plan Funding Management Strategy (FMS).
MEPCO believes that the FMS is a major positive step forward for OMERS employers and employees in managing budgets and shares OMERS' goal to ensure a sustainable, affordable and resilient pension plan that meets the needs of municipal employers and employees. The FMS reflects MEPCO's focus on flexibility in OMERS benefits, funding and investment policy to meet sustainability challenges.
About OMERS
The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) represents close to 1,000 employers and more than 460,000 active members, retirees and survivors. The Plan's long-term health is fundamental to the well-being of thousands of municipal employees.
Who has a say in how OMERS is governed?
OMERS is governed by the Sponsors Corporation (SC) and the Administration Corporation (AC). In 2006, the Government of Ontario devolved itself from its central sponsorship role in OMERS. The OMERS SC replaced the Province as Plan sponsor and the AC assumed the role of the existing OMERS Corporation.
The SC is responsible for Plan design. The SC Board is made up of seven employee and seven employer representatives. AMO has two representatives on the OMERS SC.
The AC is responsible for the Plan's day-to-day operations, including determining investment strategy, Plan valuation and pension benefit administration. The AC Board is made up of an Independent Board Chair with seven employee and seven employer representatives. AMO has two representatives on the OMERS AC.
Working toward a sustainable OMERS Pension Plan
The adoption of the Funding Management Strategy was a major, positive step forward for OMERS employers and employees in managing budgets. We have made progress, but our work is far from complete. OMERS, like any comparable pension plan, will face more challenges in the future due to the volatility of global financial markets. MEPCO will continue to advocate changes that will return the Plan to full funding as soon as possible, so that it is stronger and healthier. A fully funded Plan will be better able to weather future challenges.
Glossary of Terms
Administration Corporation (AC)
The OMERS Administration Corporation manages the Plan's day to day operations including:
Investment Strategy
Plan valuation
Pension benefit administration
The AC Board is made up of an Independent Board Chair with seven employee and seven employer representatives. AMO has two representatives on the OMERS AC.
Funding Management Strategy (FMS)
Approved in 2014, the
Funding Management Strategy (FMS)
describes what will happen to benefits and contributions as the Plan moves through periods of funding deficit and surplus. Municipal and other employer sponsors actively supported the development of the FMS.
MEPCO views it as a major step forward for OMERS employers and employees in managing budgets. It will have a positive impact on long-term sustainability by:
Setting out a cap on contributions at a blended rate of 22.6%.
Setting out a plan to set up and manage a reserve fund.
Many police officers, police cadets, firefighters and certain employees of police and firefighter associations have a Normal Retirement Age (NRA) of 60 years. The normal retirement pension is paid monthly, for life from Normal Retirement Age.
Most OMERS members have a Normal Retirement Age (NRA) of 65 years.
OMERS Act (Bill 206)
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act, 2006
(OMERS Act), also referred to as Bill 206, established a new and independent governance model for OMERS with the creation of the Sponsors Corporation to replace the Ontario Government as Plan sponsor. The Act fundamentally changed AMO's role in OMERS governance and administration by legislating AMO to appoint employer representatives to the Sponsors Corporation and Administration Corporation. The transfer of the Province's governance role in OMERS to the Sponsors Corporation is referred to as devolution.
OMERS Employer
Employers that are members of the OMERS Pension Plan are called OMERS Employers. Contributions to the OMERS Pension Plan are split equally between employer and employee.
OMERS Employee/Plan Member
Members of the OMERS Plan include active members (i.e. employees) who contribute to the OMERS Pension Plan as well as members who are not currently contributing to the Plan such as retired people receiving a monthly pension.
Pension Benefits Act
Pension Benefits Act
(PBA) is legislation that regulates pension plans in Ontario.
Retirement Compensation Arrangement (RCA)
The OMERS Retirement Compensation Arrangement provides benefits to members whose pension benefits exceed the limit set out in the Income Tax Act and Regulation (ITA). The RCA is a separate arrangement from the OMERS Primary Plan with specific tax treatment.
Specified Plan Change (SPC)
A Specified Plan Change (SPC) is defined by the OMERS Act, 2006 as:
A change to benefits of any of the OMERS pension plans
A change to contribution rates for members or employers
A change to or establishment of a reserve
SPC proposals are made to the Sponsors Corporation Board and require a two-thirds majority for approval. The SC Board can decide to move a rejected proposal to mediation/arbitration by a simple majority.
Sponsors Corporation (SC)
The Sponsors Corporation determines Plan design and is responsible for:
Determining changes to benefits and contribution rates
Setting compensation levels and appointment protocol for both the Administration Corporation and the Sponsors Corporation
The SC Board is made up of seven employee and seven employer representatives. AMO has two representatives on the OMERS SC.
Supplemental Plan for Police, Firefighters and Paramedics
The Supplemental Plan offers optional "top up" benefits in addition to the OMERS Primary Plan to members of the police sector, firefighters and paramedics.
The Year's Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) is the earnings limit defined under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Employers collect CPP contributions from employees up to this limit each year.
Historic Pension Issues
This document provides an update on 2012 Major Pension Issues as of August 9, 2012.
Sustainability of Ontario Public Pensions
MEPCO advocates for policy that:
Promotes a sustainable and affordable OMERS Pension Plan over the long term, and
Supports fair and workable OMERS governance.
Currently, indications suggest that many of Ontario's public pension plans are in trouble, including OMERS. To reduce OMERS funding deficits, there are three options. Increase contributions (i.e. property taxes go up and employees pay more of their salaries into the pension fund), decrease benefits (until the deficit disappears), or a combination of contribution increases and benefit reductions.
It is difficult for municipalities to justify property tax increases to fund public pension plans, particularly when the same taxpayers may have private pensions that do not offer comparable benefits or no pension coverage at all. Last year, the one per cent increase in OMERS contributions required, very roughly, the collection of an additional $150 million in property taxes. Public pension funds should not undermine a municipality's ability to deliver core government programs and services, and to invest in infrastructure.
The 2012 provincial budget included proposed changes to public sector, jointlysponsored plans that would generally cap contributions and direct sponsors to make choices about reduced benefits for new employees.
The Government of Ontario began the consultation on a legislative framework in April 2012 and the OMERS Sponsors Corporation (SC) participated in several consultation meetings. The following components are to form the basis of the legislative framework:
In case of a new funding deficit, plans would be required to reduce future or ancillary benefits before increasing contributions;
In exceptional circumstances, limits to be set on the amount or value of benefit reductions before considering further contribution increases;
Benefit reductions would affect future benefits, not those already accrued or those paid to current retirees;
Employee and employer plan contributions to be matched to help reduce pension deficits (OMERS contributions are split equally between employees and
employers whereas there are public pension plans where the employer pays 75 per cent of the contribution amount);
When plan sponsors cannot agree on benefit reductions through negotiations, a new third party dispute resolution process would be invoked; and,
The legislative provisions would be reviewed, once the provincial budget is balanced.
The Province's decision to address the cost of public pensions through a cap on contribution rates and the reduction of future benefits during deficit periods was applauded by AMO, MEPCO and municipal governments.
In early August 2012, the government indicated that it hopes that sponsors of the various pension plans would come to a voluntary agreement on how to cap rates and reduce benefits given that each pension plan is somewhat unique. However, in the absence of a voluntary agreement among the sponsors of a pension plan, the province has indicated it will legislate in the early fall 2012.
Submission to Ontario's Pension Investment Advisor
In May 2012, the Ontario Government appointed Bill Morneau as the Special Advisor – Broader Public Sector Pension Efficiencies. Mr. Morneau will lead the public consultation process on the changes introduced in the 2012 budget and provide the Minister of Finance with final recommendations by early-fall 2012. In July 2012, MEPCO made a submission to Mr. Morneau making clear its support of the existing voluntary pooling of public sector pension fund assets under Bill 206.
Should OMERS act as a "Consolidator" (where assets of smaller plans are pooled with OMERS assets), any changes to the governance structure should not limit OMERS' sponsor representation and existing sponsors should decide on the scope of any expansion and pooling.
OMERS Governance: OMERS Sponsors Corporation By-law Review
OMERS Sponsors Corporation (SC) and Administration Corporation (AC) Boards are subject to OMERS Corporate By-laws. By-law #4 and By-law #13, which govern the Boards' composition and process for appointment, have been reviewed in 2012. MEPCO made a submission to the SC Board composed of these key points:
AMO should continue to have representation on both the SC and AC Boards within the current weighted voting model.
Management and non-union employees represent over 20 per cent of the employee membership. Accordingly, they should have an active voice in the Plan's governance and the SC should pursue options to accomplish this.
The current SC Board Co-Chair approach works well and is strongly supported. Based on plan membership, one of AMO's representatives should consistently be a Co-Chair.
The appointment processes for both Boards must be as timely as possible, and sponsors have a need to reflect established competency requirements in its nominee and from the sponsor's perspectives that a sponsor's nominee be seated as expeditiously as possible.
Bill 206 Review
2006 Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act
, also referred to as
Bill 206
, requires that the legislation be reviewed by 2012. The review is focused on the effectiveness and fairness of OMERS governance, including the effect of the current governance structure on:
Representing the interests of OMERS employers, members and retirees
Accountability to employers, members and retirees
The level of fairness and the overall financial stability of OMERS.
The legislation does not allow for reconsideration of the principle of devolving responsibility for OMERS governance to plan sponsors or the decision to create supplemental plan options for fire and police.
The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced the appointment of Tony Dean to undertake the review. MEPCO's Board/AMO is working on a submission to Tony Dean that will advance the perspective of municipal employers. MEPCO will provide updates to members as the review process moves forward.
The stakeholder consultation process is set to be completed by early September and a report will be submitted to the Minister by the end of 2012, as required by legislation.
You can learn more about the Review process and its terms of reference by visiting the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website.
OMERS Plan Changes
Specified Plan Change (SPC) Process
MEPCO develops as well as evaluates other groups' plan change proposals that go before the OMERS Sponsors Corporation (SC) Board every year. Using actuary and pension legal counsel, MEPCO assesses the impacts of these proposals on municipalities and the overall health of the OMERS Plan.
Eleven SPC proposals were submitted in 2012 and two were approved. One approved proposal set the contribution rate methodology for 2013 and the other put restrictions on the Retirement Compensation Arrangement. You can learn more by reading MEPCO's July OMERS Update or visiting the OMERS Sponsors Corporation website, which also shows past years' submissions and results.
Contribution Rate Allocation
In 2010, the OMERS Sponsors Corporation (SC) negotiated temporary measures designed to address the OMERS funding deficit which stood at $7.3 billion as of December 31, 2011. The Multi-dimensional Approach to Funding Deficit included increases to contribution rates for 2011, 2012 and 2013.
2011 contribution rates were established by adding one per cent to each of the four groups: Normal Retirement Age (NRA) 60 and 65 and earnings under and over the Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE).
In 2012, the SC approved a new methodology for establishing future contribution rate allocation and set the rate allocation for 2013. The total contribution rate for 2013 is 21.2 per cent which is an increase from the 2012 rate of 19.4 per cent.
OMERS 2013 Primary Plan Contribution Rates
Rates are per side (employee/employer)
Normal Retirement Age 65
On earnings below the YMPE
On earnings above the YMPE
Normal Retirement Age 60
On earnings below the YMPE
On earnings above the YMPE
Contribution rate allocation has varying impact on municipalities depending on the composition of employee groups (NRA 60 and 65).
Retirement Compensation Arrangement (RCA)
The Retirement Compensation Arrangement provides benefits to members whose pension benefits exceed the limit set out in the Income Tax Act and Regulation (ITA). For 2012, the Canada Revenue Agency set this limit at about $145,000. The RCA is a separate arrangement from the OMERS Primary Plan with specific tax treatment. Viability of the RCA over the long term, including maintaining a fund of sufficient size to pay benefits, was a key issue during the 2012 Specified Plan Change (SPC) proposal process.
Through the 2012 SPC proposal process, a proposal was approved that limits the total contributory earnings to seven times the Canada Pension Plan earnings limit, i.e. about $350,000. Without a cap, there would be no pension limit. The change takes effect January 1, 2014 for members enrolling in OMERS after January 1, 2014. The changes takes effect on January 1, 2016 for members enrolled prior to January 1, 2014.
Annual Reports
Board of Directors
Sponsors and Administration
Work Plan
Your Association
Governance Chart
MEPCO Fact Sheet
Additional Voluntary Contributions
Bill 206
Canada Pension Plan
Consultations On Public Sector Pension Plans
Funding Management Strategy
Employer Categories Summary
OMERS Administration Corporation
OMERS By-laws/Policies
OMERS Glossary of Terms
OMERS Information Meetings
OMERS Governance Manual
OMERS Joint Council
OMERS Member Affiliation Summary
OMERS Sponsors Corporation
Pension Benefits Act
Pension Benefits Amendment Act, 2010
Specified Plan Change
Statement of Plan Design Objectives and Strategy
Supplemental Plan
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Charging the iPhone 5S in Suriname
A guide showing you how to recharge your iPhone 5S with a Surinamese power outlet by using a Lightning Apple cable with a double pin Europlug Type C power charger and how to charge the iPhone 5S using a two pinned Type F power adapter.
Varying different region codes and plugs can often lead to confusion when planning on staying in a foreign country especially if you've never visited before. These instructions have been written to stop you worrying if you'll be able to charge the iPhone 5S abroad.If you are going to Suriname the following instructions show how to power the iPhone 5S using the standard F or C type 127 volt 60Hz wall outlets. If your iPhone 5S charges slowly or does not power up when you are travelling to Suriname from a different country please check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Typically devices which originate from another country which use a higher voltage such as 240 volts may take longer to charge or won't turn on, check the iPhone 5S is dual-voltage (you'll find these are normally marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to ensure proper use. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5S.
Charging the iPhone 5S in Suriname
Can you use the iPhone 5S in Suriname?
Yes, you can connect the iPhone 5S to a Surinamese power outlet.
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 5S in Suriname?
When travelling with more than your iPhone 5S then the best travel adapter for Suriname to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger [8]. There are two types of power outlets in Suriname (types F and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C. Because these types of chargers come with interchangeable pins and handle from 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries around the world just by changing the included plugs over. If your iPhone 5S is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these types of power adapters, and compatibility with more power demanding devices.
Unlike other travel adapters this means you can charge more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack individual travel adapters for your trip or using up additional wall outlets. Because you are only packing a single travel charger will also keep the overall weight down, making it perfect to fold up in hand baggage while travelling and on hand for charging your iPhone 5S at the airport or on a flight. Because of their flexibility these types of power chargers can be used when back at home not just abroad so when you're not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers without using up an additional power outlet.
For those travelling on a regular basis we suggest buying an adaptable travel adapter like this online. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger [8] which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world.
Alternative travel adapter for Suriname
The 4 port USB travel charger [8] is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the iPhone 5S, however for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which can be necessary for visitors of regions with unreliable power supplies. These power adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Suriname and over 150 destinations:
- BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact power adapter for travellers originating from America going to Suriname using type B American plug sockets.
- ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs and offers practically the same functionality as the BESTEK with one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
- BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a generous 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it perfect for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Suriname.
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 5S from a Surinamese power outlet
Using a USB Lightning Apple connector with a Europlug Type C USB charger to power the iPhone 5S with a Surinamese power outlet.
- To charge the iPhone 5S using a Surinamese power outlet you'll need to use a Type C USB power adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (the USB cable is usually included with the iPhone 5S).
- Plug the Type C USB power adapter in the power supply. The power supply is recognised by two adjacent holes next to each other.
- Then connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5S Lightning connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 5S under the home button.
- Switch on the Surinamese power outlet.
- The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the cell screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 5S is charging, typically taking roughly one to four hours to recharge to 100% capacity.
Powering the iPhone 5S with a Surinamese power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter
Instructions showing you how to recharge your iPhone 5S from a Surinamese power outlet by using a Lightning Apple cable with a double pin Type F Schuko power charger.
- In order to supply power to the iPhone 5S from the Surinamese power outlet you will need a Type F USB power adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should normally include this cable when you buy the iPhone 5S.
- Insert the Type F USB power adapter into the Surinamese power outlet. This circular plug supply, also known as the Schuko outlet, can be recognised by two 4.8mm adjacent holes next to each other, plus a pair of metal grounding clips at the top and bottom.
- Plug in one end of the Lightning charging cord into the bottom of the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5S. The iPhone 5S Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5S under the home button.
- Switch on the Surinamese power outlet.
- The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the iPhone 5S screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5S is recharging which takes around 1-4 hours to completely recharge to full capacity.
See also
External links
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suriname - Surinamese page on Wikipedia.org
- https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1565/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdf - Official iPhone user guide
- http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeC.htm - Type C power outlet
- Type C USB power adapter - Provides USB power from a type C mains power outlet, costing under C$20.
- USB to Apple Lightning cable - The Apple Lightning cable is a charging and syncing cable for more recent Apple devices and connects compatible iPhones and iPads to a USB port, around C$10.
- http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeF.htm - Type F power outlet
- Type F USB power adapter - Provides USB power from a type F mains power outlet, priced under C$20.
- 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A universal USB charger capable of charging up to 4 USB devices with swappable international adapters, C$15-C$20.


text: Nick Farrell 08 June 2009 Tweet Facebook Send to 0 Comments THE FRENCH MILITARY moved to close down a large Bit Torrent tracker in what is the first recorded use of a nation's armed forces under the control of the entertainment industry. It seems that the French government used taxpayer funded military personnel to gather information in order to shut down the Snowtigers site. According to Torrentfreak, French police arrested 10 members of the site's staff and seized more than 20 servers after the military assisted in locating them. A representative of the French anti-piracy organisation ALPA confirmed that it had "worked very closely with the military" to locate the semi-private site. ALPA president Frédéric Delacroix managed to convince the military that SnowTigers was a criminal organisation and therefore the use of spy technology in the hands of the military was warrented to shut it down. To make matters worse, it appears that those who donated money to the site could also expect to be dragged off into police custody. Delacroix claimed that all people who have paid money to the site can now be questioned. Apparently the French government investigation has also been extended beyond the borders of the Republic. It appears that it will only be a matter of time before the French government turns over its nuclear deterrent to copyright holders in a bid bring the Scandinavian countries as well as Russia and China back into line. µ Tweet Facebook Send to Topics Software


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Downtown's hottest historical haunt, The Jury Room, has been serving up a reputable drink menu since its doors opened early this year. Here are some new libations you should stop by and try.
Downtown's hottest historical haunt, The Jury Room, has been serving up a reputable drink menu since its doors opened early this year. The mix masters behind the bar completely overhauled the offerings once warm weather hit, giving patrons more than a dozen new libations to enjoy during the summer months (the excellent Mound Street Mule is still available). Here are some you should stop by and try.
Mint Julep
The recipe: Bulleit bourbon, simple syrup, mint, ice
The verdict: By following the classic recipe to a T, this good ol' Kentucky boy is the quintessential bourbon cocktail for summer sipping - bourbon never tasted so refreshing, and now every day can be as fun as Derby Day. The Mound Street Mule has a tough new competitor for No. 1 in my heart.
What's the Dill
The recipe: Tanqueray gin, simple syrup, lemon, dill
The verdict: Served with a lemon twist and sprigs of fresh dill, this potent concoction is like a martini for people who love big, bold flavors. It has just the right amount of herb aroma and citrus zest bouncing off the gin.
Miss Scarlet
The recipe: Bulliet bourbon, simple syrup, fresh lemon, Chambord, ginger ale.
The verdict: One of the sweetest and most brightly colored drinks on the menu, this option would please those who don't normally enjoy bourbon. Be careful: There's alcohol in there, even if you don't really taste it.
(Ramos) Gin Fizz
The recipe: Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda, egg white and a cherry.
The verdict: I highly recommend ordering the Ramos version that uses egg whites instead of sour mix for this classic cocktail. The tart sweetness and frothy head in this take on the New Orleans staple definitely says, "laissez les bons temps rouler" - let the good times roll.
Pimm's Cup
The recipe: Smirnoff citrus, Pimm's No. 1, lemonade, 7UP, fresh cucumber and lemon
The verdict: This modern twist on the traditional recipe is bigger - it's served in a pint glass - and is easily sippable. It's very different from the classic drink, but Jury Room's Pimm's Cup + patio = summer bliss.


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Training. You train and train and then you run. Do you do as well as you want- you hope too but one can't predict how conditions will be, body will feel, or how mentally prepared you really are.
I bring these things up because recently my husband and I did 19.3 miles over two days. It was part of a RunDisney even in FL but the training and drive we put ourselves through to get there was more than we'd done for any 1/2 marathon we'd done previously. Already having a bad knee it was even more painful and grueling for me as I had to engage in wearing my knee brace once again- something I haven't had to do for about three years now.
Everything started well, which was good because the 10k was a good race. I improved my time since my last 10k by two minutes and I get good after. A bit of swelling but we were still able to walk around at least one park in the afternoon. The next day for the half, I was a little more reluctant. My time was 12 minutes over my best 1/2 and I know that at least some of that time is chalked up to standing in line for the women's restroom or a port-a-let because they did not have enough open on the course but I was dragging by mile eight. A ring on my right hand also was beginning to feel very tight and I had to take it off and string it through my necklace. Thank goodness that I didn't lose it on the course! My knee, well- it felt like it was about the size of a grapefruit and that the screws were screaming to come out. I kept plugging along though to finish.
Why am I saying all this?
I trained. I had blisters, sweat, tears, and a swollen knee- I trained and I wasn't going to let anything stop me from finishing. In fact the only thing that would was going to be balloon ladies if I ever saw them come up behind me. So if you are determined enough to continue moving forward toward your goal you can do anything.
In fact, on Thanksgiving, we ran another 10k to help feed the hungry. My knee has still been bothering me and I haven't been out there running a whole lot- but it was my best 10k yet! I shaved 3 minutes off my time I ran earlier in the month and didn't even try. What it boils down too is that all my training and hard work paid off and I wasn't even stressed about it. I didn't focus on conditions, how I really felt, or how mentally prepared I was. I just went out and did my best.
Sometimes in life that is what we all need to do. Do our best and be the best possible person we all can be.


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About Lauren Daigle
Unfortunately, due to unpredictable weather conditions, Lauren Daigle has to postpone her show in Spokane on Friday, Feb. 15, to Monday, Aug. 12. For the safety of her team, it was determined that the route to Spokane was unsafe to travel. She is sincerely sorry for the inconvenience this could cause and hopes everyone stays safe and warm and can join us this summer.
All tickets will be honored
Platinum recording artist Lauren Daigle is bringing her 'Look Up Child Tour' to the Lilac City in 2019.
In three years, Lauren Daigle has developed into one of the leading voices in Christian music. That recognition grew with the vast success of her debut, Grammy nominated album How Can It Be. Since its 2015 release, the album achieved official RIAA Gold Record status (in less than 18 months) and earned Daigle numerous accolades, including two Grammy nominations, one for Best Contemporary Christian album and one for Best Contemporary Christian song, "Trust In You," three Billboard Awards for Top Contemporary Christian Album (2016 & 2017) and Top Christian Artist (2017), and seven Dove Awards, including its top honor of Artist of the Year (2016). She accepted the 2017 American Music Award for American Music Award for "Favorite Artist Contemporary/Inspirational." Premiering in the Top 30 of the Billboard 200, How Can It Be lingered for six weeks at #1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart and hit #1 on the iTunes Christian Gospel Top Albums Chart.
These achievements, along with Daigle's strong ability to connect with fans, have earned her numerous awards, including Dove Awards for New Artist of the Year (2015), Songwriter of the Year, and Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, "Trust In You" (2016). She also holds four K-Love Fan Awards, for Female Artist of the Year (2017), Artist of the Year and Female Artist of the Year (2016) and Worship Song of the Year, "How Can It Be," (2015). The Louisiana native has a powerful presence with audiences everywhere as she has toured relentlessly over the past three years. Her first headline run, A Night with Lauren Daigle, was a complete sell out over 12 shows. In 2016, she released her first Christmas album, Behold, which spent eleven weeks atop the Billboard charts as the number one album. With appearances under her belt on national outlets like The Today Show, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and as a presenter at the Grammy Awards Pre- Show, Daigle has established herself as both a talented artist and valuable source of inspiration to all who encounter her impactful music and lively spirit. For more information, visit laurendaigle.com.
Don't miss Lauren Daigle live at the INB Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 15, 2019!
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I just adore old hand embroidered, crocheted, and hem stitched linens. When I see them in antique stores, resale shops, flea markets, and yard sales I am impelled to 'resue' them! I KNOW how long it took to do that kind of work by hand and I just can't stand to see them lying there forgotten and neglected! I often use them in my own home but others go in my stash to be used in making 'new' pretty things. I like to think that the ladies who made them long ago are watching me and smiling as I set a table with their pretty cloths or make a dress for a little girl using their linens.
This blue cotton pillowcase was in perfect condition but was very badly soiled when I purchased it at an antique store. It soaked for several days in a Biz Bucket and came out beautifully. I used Madora's Sundress and Jumper by Beaucoup, an old pattern that you can still purchase at different heirloom sewing shops such as:
http://www.chadwickheirlooms.com/categories/patterns/beaucoup and


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Earlier this week, the Orange County Sheriff's Department received reports that porcelain dolls had been left on the doorsteps of eight homes in the upscale community of Talega in San Clemente. The impacted families expressed concern to authorities that the dolls bared an eerie resemblance to their daughters.
Authorities immediately began investigating the matter. After interviewing the families, they were able to link the dolls to a female adult who lived in the local community and attended church with many of the families. She admitted to leaving the dolls on the porches of her neighbors; however, it was determined that her motivation was out of goodwill. The investigation has been closed.
Given the resemblance of the dolls to the girls living in these homes and the way they were anonymously gifted, it's not surprising the recipients were alarmed. Fortunately, the case was solved quickly. Next time the woman wants to give back to her community, hopefully she won't choose such a creepy way to do it.
What do you think? Would you have been worried if you found a porcelain doll resembling your child on your doorstep?
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Training sessions
As part of student education, Library staff work to make students extremely aware of research strategies, and to develop their critical thinking and their autonomy with regard to the huge range of different ways to access information.
Objectives of training
• Learn to use search tools
• Develop an information culture by knowing how to assess, validate and reformulate information in written work (report, dissertation, study, etc.)
• Make different student audiences aware of the importance of academic integrity (reduction of plagiarism, quotation of sources, and development of standard format bibliographies)
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Another collection using the glitter card is our 'Glitter' collection. The wedding invitation is made with the glitter on the left hand side of the card and finished with satin ribbon and a crystal embellishment. The glitter is non-shed and is available in many different colours including champagne, dusky pink, emerald, purple, red and blue.
It is a luxurious invite and is made on thick 300gsm card. It can be made as a pocket, wallet, folded or flat invitation and you can change the glitter and ribbon colours to match your colour scheme.
Shani placed an order for her wedding last year in our Glitter stationery and went for ivory card, silver glitter and lemon ribbon. She chose to have pocket wedding invitations and also ordered some matching menu's and table number cards for her reception tables.
We booked Shani a second date in our diary, a few weeks before the wedding to make her Menu's and table number cards.
Glitter Wedding Menu Booklets
Matching Table Number Cards. They are made on a folded card so can be free standing or placed in a holder.
To see all of our collections and a full price list please visit our website www.bcweddinginvitations.co.uk


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A birthday tradition that has children never seem to tire of is the goody bag. At the end of the festivities, guests are given a bag of small items as a way of saying "thank you" for coming to the child's special celebration. Some parents love to do this while others are concerned with the sugary treats that their children will soon ingest.
One thing that kids love and parents will not mind are consumable items. These The Secret Life of Pets Temporary Tattoos fit the bill. They are small, not made of sugar, and one applied, they are not going to be hanging around the house. Each set comes with four sheets with six different designs that feature the main characters from the film. Each tattoo is about 1 inch and can be removed easily.Buy Now


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You guys should also hold a show educating newbies how to choose the best vpn and what are the main factors to consider while choosing a VPN.
*** A VPN is a private network that uses a public network (usually the Internet) to connect remote sites or users together and provides a secure connection. - Examples - Think of it as a secure tunnel through which all communication flows. The data packets along with their routing information are encrypted and passed through the tunnel. All one sees from the outside is encrypted data moving between your PC, (or other device), and another address. They don't see the adress of where individual packets are going. Many people think encryption does this, but only data packets may be encrpted. The router information for every packet remains in clear text, because routers have to be able to read it to direct it to its destination. So others viewing this can't read your data because it is encrypted, but they can see every address you are connecting to. So if you are concerned that your internet provider is recording your connection data, use a VPN. But how do know your VPN provider isn't selling your connection data? Do your research and read the fine print in their privacy statement. BTW congress just passed a law allowing your internet provider to sell your connection data.
You can use a VPN to:
Bypass geographic restrictions on websites or streaming audio and video.
Watch streaming media like Netflix and Hulu.
Protect yourself from snooping on untrustworthy Wi-Fi hotspots.
Gain at least some anonymity online by hiding your true location.
Protect yourself from being logged while torrenting.
*** Public WiFi
I don't believe anyone should use public Wifi without a VPN. Did you know there is no encryption of your data between your device and the WiFi. This is a hackers paradise.
*** VPN criteria
Price - you get what you pay for
Performance vs your native connection
Number of devices supported concurrently
Torrenting policy Torrenting is Peer to Peer filesharing, the new tech lime wire
Number of servers & locations
Support for Netflix
Logging policy - look for "no loging" & read fine text in privacy agreement
One of the main reasons to use a VPN is to keep your information private, particularly while you're browsing the Web. But before you get too comfortable, thinking this will keep prying eyes out of your personal business, know that some of the most popular VPNs are actually keeping logs on you, even after promising that they won't.
As crazy as it sounds, that's true. A new report claims that 26 of 115 of the most popular VPNs are keeping logs on you and your use of their service.
The Best VPN investigated 115 of the more popular VPN services and found 26 of them collected three or more log files that include personal and identifying information. This includes IP addresses, locations, bandwidth data, and connection timestamps.
This comes at an interesting time, when Facebook is being called out for sharing users' data, making many want to drop the service. Yet another service they were counting on to protect their privacy has been holding onto their information. In fact the VPN industry is increasing in popularity. In 2014 it was a $45 billion business, and it's expected to increase to $70 billion by 2019.
PureVPN's logs actually led to a man's arrest, logs that they say in their privacy policy they're not keeping. They say they "have no record of your activities such as which software you used, which websites you visited, what content you downloaded, which apps you used, etc., after you connected to any of our servers."
However, Ryan Lin's information was being kept. The logs of his data were turned over to the FBI. He was using PureVPN, a service he believed was keeping his information private, yet they were keeping logs regarding him and gave up the info to the FBI.
Despite it being made public that they're keeping logs, PureVPN still does, yet their privacy policy still claims that they don't. The study determined they are keeping names, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, bandwidth data, and connection timestamps.
But again, PureVPN isn't the only one, just one of 26 of the tops VPNs – not all of them, just the most popular ones. If you're concerned your VPN might be collecting information on you, visit the list to see if yours is mentioned.
NordVPN, on the other hand, is the most secure option we've found in our VPN testing. It keeps a strict no-logs policy meaning that, even if a government agency asked, NordVPN would have no logs to hand over.
It also uses best-in-class security with AES-256 encryption on all connections and support for OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP/IPsec and IKEv2/IPsec. NordVPN uses a few double-hop servers for an extra layer of protection. These servers are a big reasons why it's a pick on our best VPN for China list. You can read more about it in our NordVPN review.
When choosing a VPN provider, you should glance over the privacy policy to see how it handles logs. Read our VPN reviews to see how a provider handles your data.
Killswitches & DNS Leaks
There are two other important parts of VPN security that wouldn't fit neatly into any other sections: leaks and kill switches.
Starting with the simpler of the two, a killswitch is a security feature that allows you to cut your connection to the internet in the event you get disconnected from the remote server. That way, you won't get caught with your pants down.
A lot of VPN providers offer a killswitch, but some of the more mediocre options on the market do not. PIA, AirVPN, IPVanish and ExpressVPN are just a few of the many providers that offer a killswitch. Read our PIA, AirVPN and IPVanish reviews to learn more about these providers.
Leaks are a serious problem when using a VPN. The two main leaks you'll encounter are IP leaks and DNS leaks. IP leaks are when you're connected to the VPN, but your IP address still points back to your location.
In most cases, IP leaks are the cause of a WebRTC bug. VPNs that work in browser extensions should disable WebRTC when you enable the extension, but you can go and disable it yourself using another extension.
DNS leaks are when you connect to the VPN's DNS servers but your web browser sends the request directly to your ISP anyway. DNS, the domain name system, is what allows IP addresses and domains to work. When you type a URL into your web browser, DNS translates your IP address and the server's IP address so the two can connect.
DNS leak
When you connect to a VPN, your traffic should be redirected to an anonymous DNS. However, in some cases, your web browser will just send the request directly through your ISP's DNS. This is a DNS leak.
We test IP and DNS leaks in each of our VPN reviews, so you can read through those to see which make the cut and which fall behind. There are a few ways to check yourself, though. You can see if there's an IP leak by looking up your IP address and seeing if its changed or not, and check your DNS by using dnsleaktest.com or ipleak.org.
*** VPN URL's
--- Risks of Public WiFi ---
The risks of public Wi-Fi
https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity- ... wi-fi.html
Public Wi-Fi is not as safe as you think
https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity- ... think.html
HTTPS Everywhere | Electronic Frontier Foundation
Why Using a Public Wi-Fi Network Can Be Dangerous, Even When Accessing Encrypted Websites
https://www.howtogeek.com/178696/why-us ... -websites/
Firesheep - codebutler
Keep Your Windows Computer Secure on Public Wireless Hotspots
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/26674/k ... -hotspots/
How to Protect Yourself on Public Wi-Fi | We Ask an Expert | Digital Trends
https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ho ... lic-wi-fi/
Most people unaware of the risks of using public Wi-Fi
https://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/28/most-pe ... wi-fi.html
Dangers of Open WiFi - RouterCheck
Free Wi-Fi? Beware of security risks
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/201 ... s/2480167/
Staying safe on public Wi-Fi - CNET
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/tips-to-sta ... lic-wi-fi/
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What Is a VPN, and Why Would I Need One?
https://www.howtogeek.com/133680/htg-ex ... -is-a-vpn/
What is a VPN? And why you should use a VPN on public Wi-Fi
https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity- ... a-vpn.html
What is a no-log VPN?
https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity- ... g-vpn.html
How a VPN can help hide your search history
https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity- ... story.html
How VPNs Work | HowStuffWorks
VPNs Are Supposed to Keep Your Privacy, But Some Keep Logs on You as Well - Make Tech Easier
https://www.maketecheasier.com/vpns-pri ... gn=2018w14
100+ VPNs & Their Logging Policy (What Logs Are Kept by Who?)
VPN Security: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe on the Web in 2018
https://www.cloudwards.net/vpn-security ... know/#four
What Are DNS Leaks and How to Avoid Them
Not All VPNs Are Safe – How to Tell If a VPN Is Secure - Make Tech Easier
https://www.maketecheasier.com/how-to-t ... n=07032018
How to Identify a Bad VPN - Make Tech Easier
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Best VPN Services 2018 - Best Picks
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2 ... dium=title
Protect Your Online Privacy With the 5 Best VPNs - ExtremeTech
https://www.extremetech.com/internet/24 ... dium=title
Norton WiFi Privacy | Secure VPN Service For PC, Mac, Android & iOS
Best VPN for Torrenting 2018: Sailing Piratical Waters
ExpressVPN Review - Updated 2018
--- Other Info ---
What are computer cookies?
https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity- ... okies.html
What is Torrenting? 4 Things You Need to Know
--- Torrent Clients, Sites & Info ---
What Are Magnet Links, and How Do I Use Them to Download Torrents?
https://lifehacker.com/5875899/what-are ... d-torrents
Best Alternative Torrent Sites
µTorrent® (uTorrent) - a (very) tiny BitTorrent client
--- Extra Geek Stuff ---
How to Use Wireshark to Capture, Filter and Inspect Packets
https://www.howtogeek.com/104278/how-to ... t-packets/
What is OpenVPN?
https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-sour ... envpn.html
Connect to Your Home Network From Anywhere with OpenVPN and Tomato
https://www.howtogeek.com/60774/connect ... nd-tomato/
Boost Networking Performance by Installing Tomato on Your Router
https://www.howtogeek.com/59152/boost-n ... ur-router/
Welcome to the Tomato USB web site - TomatoUSB
Building A Raspberry Pi VPN Part One: How And Why To Build A Server - ReadWrite
https://readwrite.com/2014/04/10/raspbe ... -browsing/
Building A Raspberry Pi VPN Part Two: Creating An Encrypted Client Side - ReadWrite
https://readwrite.com/2014/04/11/buildi ... WBfWrt21bV
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*** "What Not To Say"
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*** Use a password manager like LastPass or other free ones
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Ctl+Alt+Del Task Manager
Processes sort on Name, CPU, Mem, Disk, Network & add columns
Learn by watching
Windows Problem Reporting 15% CPU for a long time
Telemetry Windows Insider
Activate Administrator user
Create an extra user ID besides yourself with admin privs
This is useful if something bad happens to your usual ID.
Change File-Options-View
Show Hiden Files
uncheck Hide hidden OS files
Change for all folders
Otherwise you won't see BCD
You can change it back when you are done if you wish.
Make several copies of C:\Boot\BCD - ie (BCD.bkup1, BCD.bkup2, BCD.bkup3)
When windows won't boot, boot off another disk partition or CD
delete or rename BCD to BCD.bad, rename BCD.bkup3 to BCD
Belarc Advisor Displays PC info & product key
Rufus is an easy to use portable software program for Windows devices to create
bootable USB flash drives using ISO images.
Aktiv MP3 Recorder
http://www.goforsharing.com/home-mainme ... u-130.html
LastPass (password manager)
https://www.howtogeek.com/77319/the-how ... -lastpass/
EasyBCD (Edit Boot Configuration Data, BCD)
Notes Holder
Space Sniffer
http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/spac ... index.html
xxCopy - http://xxcopy.com/index.htm
Open Hardware Monitor - little window, I monitor temps, total cpu & fan speeds
Crystal Disk info - watch for HDD's or SSD's going bad, (Green, Yellow, Red)
Crystal Disk Mark - benchmark HDD & SSD
WSCC - Windows System Control Center, many useful utilities
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard - recover deleted data
EaseUS todo backup - backup ur pc
EaseUS partition master
Microsoft File Checksum Integrity Verifier
The Microsoft File Checksum Integrity Verifier tool is an unsupported command line utility that computes MD5 or SHA1 cryptographic hashes for files.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/downloa ... x?id=11533
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Dlamindlovu Consulting Engineers & Project Managers
We are a consulting engineering and project management practice located in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Our main focus is all aspects of civil engineering as well as project management. Our services include geotechnical, bulk civil infrastructure (roads, water and storm-water), water reticulation systems, water purification, project management, waste water handling, sewage treatment, buildings, building services, industrial buildings rural development, facility management, capacity building, training and mentorship as well as property services.
contact details
- Address: 267 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
- Telephone: +27 33 342 2233
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NECPAC is pleased to partner with the following Christian schools that have undergone renovations from www.kerrisdaleroofinganddrains.com and interior painting Vancouver (Remdal) with some modern installations from bathroom sinks (Perfect Bath). If your child is currently attending one of these schools, you are eligible for a 5% discount off your annual tuition.
is an award-winning performing arts program with an established
reputation for technical artistry that is taught and "caught" within a
loving, value-based environment. As part of the NECPAC family,
students are treated not as simply performers, but rather as unique individuals with God-given gifts that are part of their DNA for contributing to the world around them.
NECPAC graduates have been accepted to prominent colleges/universities as dance majors, trained with professional dance companies, and even started their own dance programs communicating the NECPAC philosophy and heart to the next generation. They are even titled to some great deals of houses for sale in Vancouver (website) if ever they'll be residing in Canada to carry on with their dance career.
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Macaroni and Tomato Sauce
adapted from Meatless Meals, page 30N
serves 8--supplies protein, calories, Vitamins A, B-1, and C
1 box whole wheat macaroni
1 quart boiling water
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
3 Tbsp flour
1 can tomato paste
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup nutritional yeast (optional)
Cook the macaroni in boiling water. When close to done, add the frozen peas and green onions to the water. In a skillet, saute the onions in the olive oil until translucent. Add the seasonings and flour, which will coat the onions. Add the tomato paste and hot water and mix together completely. Drain pasta, and add the tomato sauce to the pasta. Stir to coat. At the table, add nooch, if desired.
{Jean Prescott Adams has her version of this dish on her "Always Welcome Menu." good for friends!}
{savory and smoky}
{self-admitted nooch fiend. yes'sir.}
It's going to be a long weekend if I don't get some sufficient sleep.
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|IUPAC name
|Other names
|Aminoethanoic acid
Aminoacetic acid
|Gly, G
|CAS number
|ChemSpider ID
|Molecular formula
|Molar mass
|75.07 g mol−1
|white solid
|1.1607 g/cm3
|Melting point
233 °C (decomposition)
|Solubility in water
|25 g/100 mL
|soluble in ethanol, pyridine
insoluble in ether
|Acidity (pKa)
|External MSDS
|2600 mg/kg (mouse, oral)
|Supplementary data page
|Structure and
|n, εr, etc.
|Phase behaviour
Solid, liquid, gas
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Glycine (abbreviated as Gly or G)[2] is an organic compound with the formula NH2CH2COOH. With only a hydrogen atom as its side chain, glycine is the smallest of the 20 amino acids commonly found in proteins.
Glycine is a colourless, sweet-tasting crystalline solid. It is unique among the proteinogenic amino acids in that it is not chiral. It can fit into hydrophilic or hydrophobic environments, due to its single hydrogen atom side chain.
Glycine is manufactured industrially by treating chloroacetic acid with ammonia:[3]
About 15M kg are produced annually in this way.[4]
In the USA (GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.) and in Japan by Shoadenko, glycine is produced via the Strecker amino acid synthesis.[5]
There are two producers of glycine in the United States. Chattem Chemicals, Inc., purchased by Sun Pharmaceutical, who is an international pharmaceutical company based in Mumbai, India and GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc., who purchased the glycine and naphthalene sulfonate production facilities of Dow/Hampshire Chemical Corp.[5][6]
Chattem's manufacturing process ("MCA" process) occurs in batches and results in a finished product with some residual chloride but no sulfate, while GEO's manufacturing process is considered a semi-batch process and results in a finished product with some residual sulfate but no chloride.
It's pK values are 2.35 and 9.13. So above pH 9.13, most of the glycine exists as the anionic amine, H2NCH2CO2-. Below pH 2.35, its solutions contain mostly the cationic carboxylic acid H3N+CH2CO2H. It's isoelectric point (pI) is 6.06.
Glycine is not essential to the human diet, as it is biosynthesized in the body from the amino acid serine, which is in turn derived from 3-phosphoglycerate. In most organisms, the enzyme Serine hydroxymethyltransferase catalyses this transformation via the cofactor pyridoxal phosphate:[7]
In the liver of vertebrates, glycine synthesis is catalyzed by glycine synthase (also called glycine cleavage enzyme). This conversion is readily reversible:[7]
Glycine is coded by codons GGU, GGC, GGA and GGG. Most proteins incorporate only small quantities of glycine. A notable exception is collagen, which contains about 35% glycine.[7]
Glycine is degraded via three pathways. The predominant pathway in animals involves the catalysis of glycine cleavage enzyme, the same enzyme also involved in the biosynthesis of glycine. The degradation pathway is the reverse of this synthetic pathway:[7]
In the second pathway, glycine is degraded in two steps. The first step is the reverse of glycine biosynthesis from serine with serine hydroxymethyl transferase. Serine is then converted to pyruvate by serine dehydratase.[7]
In the third pathway of glycine degradation, glycine is converted to glyoxylate by D-amino acid oxidase. Glycoxylate is then oxidized by hepatic lactate dehydrogenase to oxalate in an NAD+-dependent reaction.[7]
The principal function of glycine is as a precursor to proteins. It is also a building block to numerous natural products.
In higher eukaryotes, D-Aminolevulinic acid, the key precursor to porphyrins, is biosynthesized from glycine and succinyl-CoA. Glycine provides the central C2N subunit of all purines.[7]
Glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, especially in the spinal cord, brainstem, and retina. When glycine receptors are activated, chloride enters the neuron via ionotropic receptors, causing an Inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP). Strychnine is a strong antagonist at ionotropic glycine receptors, whereas bicuculline is a weak one. Glycine is a required co-agonist along with glutamate for NMDA receptors. In contrast to the inhibitory role of glycine in the spinal cord, this behaviour is facilitated at the (NMDA) glutaminergic receptors which are excitatory. The LD50 of glycine is 7930 mg/kg in rats (oral),[8] and it usually causes death by hyperexcitability.
In the US, glycine is typically sold in two grades: United States Pharmacopeia ("USP"), and technical grade. Most glycine is manufactured as USP grade material for diverse uses. USP grade sales account for approximately 80 to 85 percent of the U.S. market for glycine.
Other markets for USP grade glycine include its use an additive in pet food and animal feed. For humans, glycine is sold as a sweetener/taste enhancer. Food supplements and protein drinks contain glycine. Certain drug formulations include glycine to improve gastric absorption of the drug.
Glycine serves as a buffering agent in antacids, analgesics, antiperspirants, cosmetics, and toiletries.
Many miscellaneous products use glycine or its derivatives, such as the production of rubber sponge products, fertilizers, metal complexants.[10]
Glycine is an intermediate in the synthesis of a variety of chemical products. It is used in the manufacture of the herbicide Glyphosate. Glyphosate (N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine) is a non-selective systemic herbicide used to kill weeds, especially perennials and broadcast or used in the cut-stump treatment as a forestry herbicide. Initially, Glyphosate was sold only by Monsanto under the Monsanto tradename Roundup, but is no longer under patent.
The detection of glycine in the interstellar medium has been debated.[11] In 2008, the glycine-like molecule amino acetonitrile was discovered in the Large Molecule Heimat, a giant gas cloud near the galactic center in the constellation Sagittarius by the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy.[12] In 2009, glycine sampled in 2004 from comet Wild 2 by the NASA spacecraft Stardust was confirmed, the first discovery of extraterrestrial glycine. That mission's results bolstered the theory of panspermia, which claims that the "seeds" of life are widespread throughout the universe.[13]
On attempts to detect glycine in interstellar medium
Classification System: APG II (down to family level)
Main Page
Cladus: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiospermae
Cladus: Eudicots
Cladus: core eudicots
Cladus: Rosids
Cladus: Eurosids I
Ordo: Fabales
Familia: Fabaceae
Subfamilia: Faboideae
Tribus: Phaseoleae
Subtribus: Glycininae
Genus: Glycine
Subgenera: G. subg. Glycine - G. subg. Soya
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A Reign Supreme
Clothing brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nike, Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger have become highly coveted because of the hype around their branding but one company stands out as the undisputed ruler of branding, Supreme. Supreme is a clothing company based in New York City founded in 1993 and a master work of supply and demand. Every single supreme branded item is limited to 500 or less and is never restocked. Initially the simple and fashionable designs of Supreme helped popularize the brand but the limited releases being increasingly harder to obtain have created unstoppable height around the brand.
The desire for supreme is so strong that it has created an entirely separate digital resale market on E bay. Supreme products will resell online at a markup of over 600%, this helps the brand exponentially because it creates a desire in people to buy everything the brand releases as it releases, even if just to sell it. A shirt made by Supreme with only it's logo will sell for $30 dollars retail and will typically resell for $400 used and upwards of $600 new.
The brilliance in Supreme's advertising is it's simplicity. As a company Supreme understands that their product is already highly desired so they retain their mystique by only advertising so often. However Supreme's few ads are effective, in order to raise hype for their Jordan brand collaboration line they only needed to tweet one picture.
This one ad generated enough hype to not only sell out the entire collection but also create lines of up to 500 people at each of Supreme's four stores worldwide.


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Walking up King's College circle today made me decide that I hate this tower. It's architecturally banal. It's obnoxiously placed. It looks like a slack-jawed teenager who accidentally walked in on someone's wedding picture. And just wait until they add the horizontal fin on the roof. Then it will be a slack-jawed teenager wearing a baseball cap. If they were going to be peaking over the shoulder of University College, the least they could do would be to add vertical rooftop elements to complement the spikes on UC, Hart House, and other U of T buildings. I appreciate the "cozy" feel when you look east from King's College toward Bay Street. And One Bedford condos would be fine if it fit into an entire skyline running along Bloor. However, I fear there is very limited potential for developing that stretch any higher than it already is. From Bedford to Spadina, Bloor is filled with heritage architecture that shouldn't be demolished, and mid-rise buildings that won't be demolished any time soon.
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Prosciutto and Mozzarella Sandwich
Serving Size / Yield
4 servings
- 2 C. arugula
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1 French baguette, cut and sliced into 4 pieces
- 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 6 oz. marinated fresh mozzarella balls, sliced in half
- 1/2 lb. prosciutto, thinly sliced
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In a bowl, mix argula with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Divide argula over the bottom half of baguette slices. Top with sliced tomatoes and mozzarella. Layer with prosciutto. Place top on each sandwich and serve immediately.
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Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Hall of Presidents
by Michelle Scriber-MacLean
AllEars® Feature Writer
Feature Article
This article appeared in the September 13, 2011 Issue #625 of ALL EARS® (ISSN: 1533-0753)
I am not a history person. Sure, I was lucky enough to grow up in New England, surrounded by history. I've enjoyed my share of walks on the Freedom Trail, visits to the Old North Church, and a trip or two to Paul Revere's house, but being a science person, I'm more likely to be found looking at bugs in my garden or visiting a science museum.
Having said all that, I have a confession. I just love the history-themed attractions at Walt Disney World, and at the top of my list is the Hall of Presidents. I know that people often breeze by Liberty Square, often skipping past this attraction that has been around since the 1970s, but I'm here to make a case for revisiting the Hall of Presidents the next time you're in The World. Here's my Top 10 List for Why I Love the Hall of Presidents.
10. The building itself: I grew up right outside of Boston and the outside of the building looks very colonial. Also, having recently visited Philadelphia for the first time I can see the resemblance to Constitution Hall. I learned that the 1787 atop the entrance to the building signifies the year that the Constitution was adopted (love those Disney details).
9. Preshow artifacts: Arrive a few minutes early and you'll be delighted to see interesting paintings related to the presidents, replicas of First Lady dresses, and other artifacts.
8. Comfortable theatre: I have to admit, I love the opportunity to get off my feet during a long day at the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World has invested a lot of money in this theater — it's huge, the screen and the sound system are amazing, the seats are comfy, and there isn't a bad seat in the house.
7. The script: I'm a teacher, a writer, and I edit other people's writing all the time and I'm here to tell you that the script is pretty darn terrific. It's interesting, engaging, not one bit cheesy, and grabs your interest right away. The transitions are natural… before you know it you've learned a lot about 200 years of the presidency. The paintings, photos, and videos used illustrate parts of the story beautifully.The part that impresses me the most is how the script brings one's patriotism to the surface. At the end you feel very proud to be an American and very curious to learn more about the personal lives and professional accomplishments of these remarkable individuals. Very well done.
6. Andrew Jackson's story:He is portrayed as one of the people: no formal education, laughing at those who didn't think he deserved the presidency, and shaking hands with the 20,000 citizens who came to see him inaugurated (in fact, they had to put tubs of punch on the White House lawn to give the poor fellow a break)!I really enjoy this idea that the president can be one of the people.
5. The narrator: Although there has been a long history of other narrators, the current iteration of the Hall of Presidents features Morgan Freeman. My first experience with Mr. Freeman was as a child watching him on the Electric Company… and I've witnessed him become an amazing and well-respected actor over the years. His telling of the story of our presidents is absolutely perfect.I get goosebumps every time I hear him speak.
4. George Washington's story:The father of our country is described as modest, brilliant, and the overwhelming choice as the first leader of the country.I am so moved each time when he chooses to limit his time as president to two terms, deciding that another should take over the presidency as Washington took his place again with his fellow citizens. This current version of the Hall of Presidents, revised in 2009 when Barack Obama took office, features a short speech by Washington just before the end of the show.
3. Lincoln's Struggle: Listening to his torment about the division of the country during the Civil War moves me to tears. Watching and listening to animatronic Lincoln reciting the Gettysburg Address is a special experience. I imagine myself as a citizen on the battlefield of Gettysburg listening to the speech for the first time. Wow.
2. The animatronic presidents:It is somewhat surreal watching more than 200 years of history pass by in the space of a few minutes.As the presidents are introduced you can see hairstyles and fashion change, but every time I see this I think of what was going on during the space of each presidency. I think of how Franklin Delano Roosevelt provided strength and guidance during the Depression.I think of John F. Kennedy's assassination, which happened before I was born, but I remember how it affected my parents.
1. Barack Obama Reading the Oath of Office:It is so fitting that George Washington introduces the Oath of Office and the fact that every sitting president has repeated these words. When Barack Obama starts to recite these 35 words, I think of Lincoln's struggle with the Civil War and the fact that our first African American president is standing alongside Lincoln… how could anyone not be moved by that?
There are other things that are worth mentioning that didn't make the list. For instance, the way that the presidents glance at each other while they are being introduced… very cool. Also, there is a segment where several recent struggles that our country has endured are mentioned: the Challenger Disaster, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the events of September 11th. Video footage of Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and George Bush shows how each strove to provide the country with hope and strength. Very moving.
So… I'm not a really history buff, but I make time to see the Hall of Presidents each and every time I'm at the Magic Kingdom and I learn something new every time I'm there. If you find yourself tempted to walk by the next time you're there, please take 25 minutes out of your day and be inspired.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Michelle Scribner-MacLean is a college professor by day and a Disney fanatic in every other bit of free time. She first visited WDW when she was a teenager and now is a DVC owner who visits Walt Disney World two or three times per year. Michelle lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two boys and loves roller coasters, the fantastic food at Disney, and always cries when she sees IllumiNations. She is also a Disney podcast addict and adores WDW Today.
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Kokua Needed: Every Vote Counts
October 1st, 2016
Howzit! Howzit!
Calling in a favor chip for those who peruse actively on da internet.
KITV is holding a local 'battle of da bands' type of contest called "Kanakapila Island Showdown". They are matched up and within that particular pairing, whomevah has garnered da most votes will advance and pair up with a winnah from annodah paring and continue until a winnah winnah chicken katsu dinnah is selected. Wat's pretty cool so far is dat da bands competing are singing local songs and their renditions to them.
My friend, Brandon Onishi, is in the band Kai Malo'o (guitarist on da right side) singing "Mt. Keala" from da "Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka 'Aina I ka Pono" Dennis Pavao Cover.
Wat's amazing about him is dat in high school, he was a (below) average trombone player who really wasn't interested in band geekdom and from his sister's omission, he "[sang] in his bedroom so horribly we couldn't shut our ears enough" and now as a self taught guitarist and singer, sounds pretty damn good to me all things considering!
Please sign up to vote on KITV below, of course, should you deem them worthy but if not..... at least no vote for da oddah guys eh. lol 😉 😉