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On this page some extremely puzzling objects are displayed: My private puzzle collection consisting of a wide range of three-dimensional puzzles, from industrial produced Rubik's Cube like puzzles to my custom builds, from production range Pihilos wood puzzles to rare and special puzzles from various excellent craftsmen, and not to forget the Japanese Himitsu Bakos, including some equisite works of the Karakuri Creation Group. Please note that you won't find any jigsaw puzzles on these pages, may they be two or three dimensional.
|My gallery is grouped into categories, with graphical overview pages:
|Some special groups:
|Twisty Puzzles
Rubik's Cube and alike
|Sliding Pieces Puzzles
Flat and other sliding piece puzzles
|Packing Puzzles
Puzzles with pieces to arrange into box or to match a shape
|Interlocking Puzzles
Burrs and other interlocking puzzles
|Disentanglement Puzzles
Puzzles made of wire and/or threads
|Puzzle Boxes
Karakuri, Himitsu Bako and other puzzle boxes
|Sequential Discovery
Puzzles that require one ore more different visible or hidden steps
|Puzzle Locks
Traditional and modern puzzle locks
|Other Puzzles
Everything else, including puzzle games
|List of all puzzles (may be ordered by name, class, manufacturer and designer)
|Compendium of Chinese-Rings-Like Puzzles
|Today a small package with a big puzzle set arrived. A wooden Christmas tree model? Merry Christmas? No! Merry-go-round! This is the latest development in variable stage mixed base n-ary puzzles. The puzzle is based on the Power Tower and while my copy of the Power Tower has 5-ary pieces, this one includes two 6-ary pieces! After successfully solving the maximal configuration of that Power Tower earlier this week, with a total of more than 15600 moves, I now felt ready for this new challenge. First surprise: There was only one type of pieces of each arity, unlike the mirror-symmetric pairs in the Power Tower. For the puzzle to work, the pieces have to be put into the slim tower in a helical pattern, and there is the first puzzle: Which way round? Both are initially possible, but only one orientation will work. Luckily, you have a good visibility of the pieces during solving, and many spare pieces to look at the details and determine how the pieces interact. That sounds like a systematic and easy approach, but in reality (late Friday evening), this puzzle lead to some confusion and I was sometimes going back and forth not completely understanding all moves. Compared to other n-ary puzzles, there are also many small dead ends in the move sequences and you have to take care not to end up in them. They will lock the puzzle with various pieces locking each other until you get back out of them again. First, they look like shortcuts, but they are far from that. After a while, I got used to the usual sequences in this implementation, a very nice n-ary puzzle! More pictures and some technical details can be found on the puzzle's compendium entry.
|Of course the puzzle can be found here, too: n-ary puzzle group and compendium
In the picture to the right you see G.I. Joe and King Tut. Sounds familiar? Maybe you don't remember any sliding pieces puzzles with that name, but more something wooden, with big locks and wooden chains?
You remember right! Below I announced Gi Joe locked King Tut in a Tomb!, and now I have managed to solve it (after asking for a hint on a trick in the box!), and I finally had a look at G.I. Joe and King Tut. I expected King Tut to be in the tomb in some wooden form, but instead I found both those guys. They must have had a fight in there, both icons completely scrambled, not in their original state, and in need to get all their pieces rearranged.... After solving those two nice vintage sliding piece puzzles I now know how the American super hero and the Egypt pharao look like!
Before that, I had to solve those four locks, unlock them, and then find and perform several steps of the puzzle box. First, it seemed to me, that one lock was not working as reliably as the first time I opened it, but then Tracy told me that there is actually a trap in it, on purpose! Hidden locking mechanism, a dial to turn, a trap — does that sound familiar? It does, and that concept is also part of another puzzle I have just solved (with a few peeks into the first part of the solution): SMS Box — an excellent puzzle! Now back to topic: Having solved that complicated box, I have managed the four locks and box, and indeed, there are some nice tricks built in. Different locks for different difficulty challenges. A nice feature is that resetting the open locks for the next puzzler does not require all the way back (only if you like to), but there is also an intended shortcut.
Overall, I have to reclass this puzzle now as: Puzzle lock(s), Puzzle box, Sequential Discovery, Hidden maze, Sliding Pieces. I will keep this big and fascinating puzzle in its main category in my gallery. It is obviously a box after all, and a very nice and fun one, too! Still love those wooden chains giving the puzzle a unique look!
|Today a big puzzle from the US arrived, which had its first appearance at the Rochester Puzzle Picknick this year. There are massive wooden locks, four of them, and each a bit bigger than the SMS box (in case you would like to get an idea about the size). These four locks are part of the puzzle Gi Joe locked King Tut in a Tomb!, which is a combination of several puzzle types: Sequential Discovery, Puzzle Locks, Puzzle Box. Before you can try to open the lid of the tomb, you have to solve the locks (or at least most of them if you really are in a hurry!). They lock the lid in place using nicely crafted wooden chains. A beautiful and lovely puzzle! However, I have some concerns about the name: Tracy always like to put something into the box to discover. From the title, it might as well be an egyptian mummy. Let's see what surprise I will find in there! Of course the locks are non-trivial and all different, as you can already see from the different configurations of buttons and dials on them. So far I do not own a solution of the puzzle, but that makes it all more interesting, doesn't it? I am looking forward to attacking this beast — alone or with a group of puzzlers. This is a big advantage: you can actually puzzle with several people on it at the same time. Time for a puzzle party!
Today I received a puzzle directly from the IPP36 Design Competition. It is Digits' Compressor, the latest creation of Namick Salakhov. It is a very unusual looking puzzle and it also takes some moments to understand what to do with it.
The goal is to compress the stack of discs (AKA digits) as much as possibe (and not by force, but the right sequential move sequence!) and that at the end each of the red lines on the discs aligns with one of the four red marks in the top/bottom parts. Actually, this will give a nice spiral pattern from bottom via the red marks to the top, too — when solved. The construction is nice to play with and well made, and the design is excellent!
As with most of Namick's works the sequences you have to find relate to reflected Gray codes, which puts the puzzle straight into the n-ary puzzle group and compendium. However, it is not as easy as that: While the gray discs form a binary reflected Gray code (which is why I called them "gray" and not "silver"), there are also those black doing some other moves. There are several compressed / minimal height configurations, but in those the red markers do not line up and you have to go on compressing and uncompressing. There are also some dead ends of different length and when exploring the puzzle for the first time, I am sure, I also found these dead ends. After some time playing you will most certainly see some recursive structure in the move sequences and sooner or later you will recognize the binary Gray code in it. I like this unusual design and how Namick managed to create this implementation of the reflected binary Gray code.
The first puzzle arriving this year was built also by Tracy Clemons. After finishing the Game Craze, she started producing a small series of identical puzzle boxes, and I was lucky enough to be able to acquire one: A man's got to go.
The box looks like a trunk with handles on each side and some beautiful decorations applied, and it has a lock in the front. The lock looks unlike anything I have ever seen. I have some clear ideas how to open the lock, which is good for a start! I am assuming that there is more to it after opening the lid. I already had a little peek into the box (as much the lock would allow) and it is not empty. In fact, it seems packed with more puzzling mechanisms. I like what I have seen so far and I am curious to explore this fascinating puzzle box. Thanks Tracy, for building and offering this nice little box. *)little only compared to the other one :)
Hints: If you need solution hints to any puzzle in my gallery, feel free to e-mail me. My e-mail address can be found on my homepage.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is refusing to take victory over Slovenia minnows Maribor for granted in their Champions League group clash at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night.
Chelsea know successive wins over Maribor - they also play them away from home in a fortnight - will ensure qualification from the knock-out phase with two matches to spare.
But Mourinho said: "They have two points. They are unbeaten in the Champions League.
"I think in this moment people will have thought they would have zero points but they got one point against Sporting and they went to Germany and they got exactly the same result as we got against Schalke, only ours was at Stamford Bridge.
"So they come to Stamford Bridge for another result. We need the three points. I'm going to play with the strongest possible team, trying to get the points, respecting them.
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Labor Unions and the Community: Union Membership and Charitable Giving in the United States
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Using panel data for the United States 2001 – 2011, the authors examine general differences in charitable giving between union members, free-riders, and the non-unionized. Results indicate that union members are more likely to give and to give more to charity relative to the non-unionized, whereas free-riders are the least generous. Similar effects are found when examining joining a union or becoming a free-rider: joining a union positively affects charitable giving, while moving into free-riding makes individuals' behavior less charitable. Evidence also suggests that the positive effect of union membership on giving does not diminish over time. Taken together, these results provide new solid evidence that union membership generates civic engagement in the form of charitable behavior, but also suggest the need to further investigate the civic behavior of free-riders.
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Dallas-based healthcare technology and services provider Anthelio Healthcare Solutions said late Tuesday that it has acquired Pyramid Healthare Solutions, a provider of healthcare information and revenue cycle management software and services. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. Pyramid Healthare Solutions was based in Clearwater, Florida, and was founded in 1985; the company was previously owned by Avantha Group. The companies said Pyramid has over 500 healthcare clients including hospitals, healthcare systems, physician groups and the pharmaceutical industry.


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Back away from my child! Right now! I'm not sure why you think it's appropriate to touch him. I am also not sure why you think it's not appropriate for him to tell you "no". He's a person and he doesn't know you. Why would he let a stranger touch him? Do you let strangers touch you? I don't care that he didn't speak to you. That doesn't make him rude or spoiled. Again, he doesn't know you. To him, you are just some new face who happens to be more than two feet taller than him. Can you imagine how scary you must look from where he stands? You might even seem a bit creepy.
As his parents, we are teaching him that he has a voice, an opinion and we respect it. We are teaching him that he deserves respect. He deserves it, not only from us but, from those around him. There is no way we want to teach him that he should be super-friendly to any old adult that comes his way. I don't care that we're at church. Crazy people go to church too. You might be the sweetest lady we've ever laid eyes on. You might be the nicest gentleman we'll ever know. But that's the thing we don't "know" you. So trust, that my family would appreciate it if you would back up. Way up. Stop trying to pat our son on his head. When he frowned up at you, that meant he didn't like it. He's not Fido, he's a child. He's a person, albeit a small one, but a person none the less. The sooner you get that, the better off we'll be.
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New Illumina Instruments
New Year – New Innovations. Illumina directly starts off 2015 with a huge announcement: the launch of 4 new systems (GenomeWeb, 12th Jan).
Here a short overview of the new systems:
- HiSeq X Five – scaled down version of the X Ten; costs: $6 million
- HiSeq 3000 – uses a single flow cell and offers a lower price per data point than the HiSeq 2500; half the throughput (750G) as the HiSeq 4000; costs: $740,000
- HiSeq 4000 – uses a dual flow cell and can sequence up to 12 genomes or 180 exomes in 3,5 days or less; costs: $900,000
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Today, Congressman Sires was sworn into the 112th Congress by Speaker of the House John Boehner. Shortly after 2:00 p.m., Congressman Sires and the entire membership of the House of Representatives stood and took the oath of office. Congressman Sires was elected to the House of Representatives in a special election in 2006. This will be his third full term in Congress.
"I am honored to continue my work representing the people of the 13th District of New Jersey in the House of Representatives in the 112th Congress," said Congressman Sires. "I remain committed to working with my colleagues to create jobs for Americans and to make our district a vibrant and healthy place for residents."
Congressman Sires plans to reintroduce several pieces of important legislation in the 112th Congress, including a bill to improve America's freight system and a bill to promote urban parks. The FREIGHT (Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation) Act would establish a national freight transportation policy to improve the efficiency, operation, and security of the nation's freight system. The Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act would work to give communities access to green spaces and improve urban parks by providing federal assistance grants that must be matched with local funds to rehabilitate urban parks and infrastructure.
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Early intervention is key when it comes to diagnosing an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). If a child is diagnosed within the first two years of his life, he can be helped more than a child diagnosed at the age of 8. That's the stance don Mueller, executive director of the Marcus Autism Center, maintains, and it's one that has been backed by research. "Research has shown intervention has the greatest impact if it begins before the age of 3, and experts estimate that a child with autism needs at least 25 hours per week of intensive work on behavioral issues."
The center aims to serve kids with autism and has partnered up with the Georgia Department of early Care and Learning. Their goal is to train a group of employees who would help identify children with autism at day care centers and pre-K classrooms. This in turn would build resources for communities, and could lead to partnerships with other states' programs. Employees undergoing training would work very closely with teachers to identify signs of ASD in a child, and to help create and modify lesson plans geared towards that individual child.
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Happy New Year everyone and welcome 2017!
God time flies... It seems like just yesterday I was writing up my blog post about turning the page on 2015 and here we are. The year 2016 has flown by so quickly and to some, this means it might not have been so eventful after all. But for once, I have to say I'm glad my life has been more on the quiet side this year.
After a life-changing breakup with my Karl, about a little over a year ago, I had to seclude myself for a while and start adjusting to a new reality in which I would be on my own, make decisions that would only involve me and create a future for no one else but myself. You guys, he was my world! But if there is something I learnt this year, it's that things are never as bad as you think they are.
And here I am, feeling perfectly find, living a life I've always wanted for myself without the person I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life with. That truly is an empowering feeling and I want to base my thoughts and wishes for 2017 upon this: The most important relationship you will ever have in your life is the one you have with yourself.
On this January 1st, 2017, I don't really have any life-changing resolutions I want to address; I am very content with my life as it is and I do not believe I need to change things, but rather better myself in certain ways...
I want to fully embrace a more natural side of myself and wear my hair curly more often than straight.
I want to master my tennis serve and be more confident in my skills when playing in singles. That'll require spending more and more time on the court.
I want to better myself at prioritizing and to focus on growing consistently in order to meet with my all-time goal of being the youngest to do what I do.
I want to be the friend you can always count on. As we grow up, true friendships become a rare thing and mines are ones I want to invest time and energy in.
I want to feel happy everyday of my life. Not all day, everyday but a little bit everyday.
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A magnificent pop-up model of the Colosseum brings to life a day at the Roman games and the lives of the gladiators. This amazing novelty book will provide any budding young historian with the perfect introduction to the Roman games. Containing a pop-up model of the Colosseum, a map of Ancient Rome, an annotated plan of the Colosseum, gladiator trading cards and Tabula - the Roman board game - it's packed with information and activities. A beautifully written and illustrated book accompanies the interactive pieces, telling the story of a day at the games as seen through the eyes of two boys - one a Roman citizen and one a slave.
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Welcome to the Hunger Games... Excited? I hope so! Leave your thoughts on the Tributes in a review! I hope you guys like this one! It should be better written... And more interesting. Enjoy! Review! ~Squintz
Bay Rossey -
The clang of the swords sounds out, echoing against the walls of the semi-empty training room. Terry laughs, then dives to the ground and kicks me in the shin. I go falling backwards, and grit my teeth in anger. I get up, then shove the sword butt into his chest and knock him down. I slam my foot against his chest, holding him down as I point the end of the rapier sword at his throat. He drops his sword at his side, and opens up his hands.
"You win," He says with a laugh.
"What?" I growl.
"What do you mean what?" The decently young Terry asks, running a hand through his dull black hair.
"What was that laugh for?" I ask defensively, walking after him as he grabs his water bottle and slaps some water across the back of his neck.
"Uh... It was only a laugh?" He says in a questioning voice, wiping his forehead with a towel.
"No. You were mocking me." I accuse, slapping him over the back of the head.
He shakes his head, then rolls his eyes, sitting down. I glare at him, and he pats the bench. I close my eyes, then let out a sigh, and sit down next to him. He swallows some water, then rests his palms on his knees.
"Bay..." He lets out a quiet sigh, my name escaping his mouth in a breath.
"What?" I snap.
"You know... You're the richest kid in this Academy." He says.
"I know. That's why I attend the private one." I mutter, poking at my fingernails.
"I know that. And you're lucky, you know? I wouldn't hold my head so high, if I was you. I mean, there are plenty of things out there to be afraid of. And, if you keep acting like a bi-"
I cut him off before he can finish.
"Then I'll be left with no friends, no boyfriend, and the Capitol will hate me when I enter the Hunger Games. Even though they eat up arrogance like they live off of it, they won't like it too much." I roll my eyes, standing up and swinging the rapier around in my hand.
"Nevermind. You'll always act like a stuck up know it all... I mean, you've been the same since you were four, so, I don't know when you'll change. I try. I don't know why. But I try and get to you. But since you won't listen, you can enjoy the rejection from all the people you care about when it gets too out of control..." He says.
Things are silent for a while. I continue to twirl the sword, looking around. I just let his words go through one ear, and out the other unless we're training. He stands up, then scuffs a shoe along the ground.
"You did your homework... Right?" He asks.
"Watched the last Quell? Yeah." I reply.
Terry assigns me 'homework' sometimes. This can be from anything to hunting small animals outside my house, or just watching past Hunger Games. Well, last night it was watching the tape of the most recent Quell. It was pretty interesting, too. What with the blind girl, the seven year old, and who could forget the psychopathic Beau Infernetti? Actually, he was pretty hot... But, that's not the point!
"What'd you learn?" He reaches for my rapier, and I tuck it back in my belt.
"I learned that hot boys usually get further in the Games... Slowness gets you caught by Careers... Reed Nile was totally betraying his girlfriend... Being seven years old gets you killed first... And, well, you get killed from avenging your boyfriend's death. Like that District Twelve girl!" I exclaim, nodding my head with a smug grin on my face.
"Like I said... Why do I even try? Go get yourself cleaned up... The Reaping starts in half an hour..." Terry sighs, resting his head in his hands.
"Alright!" I say cheerfully, picking up my bright pink training bag.
I pull out my sword, and put it in the bag, then zip up the cover and dart through the door. The bright sunlight fills my eyes, and I take note that people are already flooding the Square. I keep running, shielding my eyes as I go, and then I smack right into a girl. I fall flat on my butt, and I stand up. The girl scrambles to her feet.
"Watch where you're going you stupid-" I start up on my temper, but... Oops... It's Yasmine.
"I'm sorry." She says quickly, brushing off her little gold skirt.
"It's fine. Like, whatever, right?" I force a laugh, then place my hands on my hips.
Yasmine is my best friend... Probably my only friend, too... Maybe Terry's right, but I refuse to listen to him. None of that's true. If it was, I wouldn't even have Yasmine. So, forget him...
"Sure. Uh, I gotta go... I'll see you later?" She says quietly.
"Alright." I reply, running off.
'Wow. That was awkward...' I think as I bolt through the enormous, glossy fence leading to my family's mansion. I burst through the glass door, and look around. My mother is clipping in earrings, and my father is straightening his tie. I dash up the stairs, and throw my training bag on my bed. Quickly, I pull off my training clothes, and put my hair down. Instantly, it returns to it's naturally curly rings. I decide I'll leave it alone.
I then walk over to my closet, and pull out my favorite dress. It's an astonishing pink color, and it flows so well. It parts at the mid thigh, branching off into two pieces. I grin, then slide it over my head, and pull it on. I then walk to the mirror, and wink at my reflection. My pale as can be skin actually clashes well with the dress, and my brown hair and eyes help even more so. I just wish I wasn't so tall... At six feet tall, I was the tallest girl in my school. And my Academy.
"Bay!" My mother's voice calls from downstairs.
I close my door, then run down the stairs and slip my heels on when I'm on the floor again. My mom smiles at me, then nods me to the door. I walk over, and outside once more. The Square is extremely close to my house, so I can just walk there. Slowly, even. We walk in silence, and round the corner to the Square. I quickly part from my parents, and cut in front of everybody waiting for their check in. I hold my hand out, then snap my fingers.
"Do it quick, please. I have things to do." I say, examining my finger nails on my other hand.
The Peacekeeper does just that, then presses my finger to the thick paper, and waves me off. I nod, then strut my way down the isle, and take my spot in the crowd. All the other rich girls have outfits, but none are nearly as good as mine. One has a sparkling silver dress that cuts off at her upper thighs, and another has a sequined gold dress. Not nearly as sexy as mine. I flip my hair over my shoulder, then grin as the District Representative takes her place on the stage.
"Welcome, District One! We will begin, but first, a very short, very special, video from The Capitol!" She announces.
I watch as the views of the crowd turn to the enormous projector screen in the corner, and the movie plays. I turn away, watching as the District Representative mouths the words, then grins as the video ends. I look around, feeling bored, I cross my arms and drum my fingers on my arm. She laughs, then claps.
"Now let's begin!" She announces, pulling out a name.
"Christine Gloss!" She practically yells.
I walk into the isle, raise my hand, and look around. I then yell out.
"I volunteer!"
All the boys grin at me, and their tongues practically hang from their mouths. I wink at them, then make sure to put in extra hip swing as I make my way upstage. I climb the stairs, waving to all the clapping Potential Tributes. I wonder who my partner will be... Hopefully, he's hotter than Beau Infernetti. That'd guarantee me some support in the Arena. And this will all be fantastic, if it goes as planned...
Hunter D'Agosto -
I crouched in the cabinet of the kitchen, holding my knees against my chest as the loud screams and angry yells emerged from the living room. My older sister sat in the cabinet beside me, and the wood was old enough for us to speak to eachother through the material. I could hear her every shallow, quiet breath drawn, and her extremely quiet movements. They were almost silent, but not as silent as my own. I closed my eyes, clenching my fists as the scream of my mother filled the air, seeping through the cabinet surface.
I felt the tears beginning to stream my cheeks again, and I began to wonder why these people were here... We hadn't done anything, and we didn't even know them. We didn't even know their names... But the three people were angry when they kicked down our front door, all holding weapons... The men had taken our parents out to the living room, and Paige had taken me to the kitchen to hide. She told me to stay put, so I did exactly that. And now, here we were... And I couldn't begin to imagine what kind of torturous murder they were doing to my parents.
A cracking sound went out, and a final scream, and then a thunk. I knew that they had just killed her. The horror was unimaginable, sitting there, helpless to do anything about it. I was seven years old, and I had no idea what was really happening until I saw the weapons of the men in the black clothes, and the black painted Peacekeeper helmets they'd probably taken from Peacekeepers that they killed themselves... I didn't get how something could go so wrong in that little house full of love... But I guess in Panem things didn't work out so well, no matter where you were.
Just then, I heard the blood curdling shriek of my older sister, Paige. The footsteps of the men leaving the room, and the kicking of her feet on the floor as she struggled to escape. Slowly, I dared peek my head out the cabinet door, and I saw as Paige rounded the corner, she mouthed her final words to me. 'Look for Nick.' She didn't have to tell me twice. I blew her a kiss, then I slipped from the cabinet, climbing up on the counter as quietly and quickly as possible. I unlatched the window above the sink, and slid it open as fast as my tiny little hands could. I jumped through the window, then ran as hard as I could. As fast as I could. My numb little legs trembling as I stumbled along the dirt road. But when I arrived at Nick's house, I collapsed on the porch, blacking out.
I sit up in bed, shaking my head. The nightmares never stopped... Ever since that day, I'd been having nightmares. Now, I was sixteen. If you don't want to do the math, that's nine years of the same terrible nightmare every night... Every night it was the same episode, the same expressions, the same people... It never stopped. And it probably never would. Quickly, I rid the sheets from my legs, desperate to get out of the bed. I pull a shirt over my head, walking from my room.
Nick makes his way down the hall before me, leaning against the wall and yawning heavily. I laugh, then pat his shoulder as I chew on my bottom lip. Nick chuckles, and I noogie his caramel brown hair. He grabs my hand and pushes it away, giving me a hug.
"Good morning, sunshine." I say playfully, opening the kitchen door.
"Good morning, Hunt." He laughs, pulling a bagel from the cupboard.
"Hey, uh, Reaping's today... Right?" Nick asks, pushing the tab down on the toaster, and picking up a plate.
"Yes, sir. How can you forget?" I tease, walking past him as I pull a glass from the cupboard and pour some milk into it.
As of this point, I can pick up Nick isn't sensing my act. Every morning, I'm a bit worried that he'll know I'm acting. I act so he doesn't ask about my nightmares... He did once, but I covered it up. He was extremely curious, and continued to bother me about it. I just told him it was a simple nightmare. That's when the acting started. Just acting like I never had the nightmares, and that I had the dreams of any other normal person. Apparently, it worked, too. Because he never had a suspicion since then.
"I dunno... I mean, it is something freaky that nobody likes... But, I guess you're right. Whatever." Nick laughs, grabbing his bagel from the toaster and chowing down on it.
He walks over as I lift the glass to my lips, and pulls it from my hands, taking a swallow and giving it back to me. I laugh, rolling my eyes and taking my desired sip. Just then, Nick's mother walks in. She smiles at us, stretching and yawning.
"Morning, boys." She says cheerfully.
"Hey, mom." Nick says dryly.
"Good morning." I smile to her.
"Well, good morning cheery eyes." She laughs, patting my shoulder.
I chuckle, then drink the rest of my milk. Standing up, I give Nick's mother a quick hug, then let out a sigh.
"I think I'm going to go get ready, now." I say, walking from the room as Nick and his mother start to talk.
I go back into my room, then walk to my dresser, wondering what I'll wear. First, I walk to the big window, and draw the shades. Natural light fills the room, and I smile. Well, everything is good... Until... Until I see a bug. I scream at the top of my lungs, and grab the alarm clock on my nightstand. The bug crawls up the wall, and it looks like a spider. I take the clock and bash it into the wall over and over, missing the bug each time.
"Die!" I yell, finally crushing the bug.
Chills run down my spine, and I shake my head. I hate bugs so much... Ick. I look at the bug guts on my clock, frowning. Even grosser. I slide open the window, then toss the clock out, and close the window again. It's pretty cold outside, and I don't want more bugs in my room... Nasty...
Anyway, after that soap opera, I returned back to my dresser. Slowly, I run my fingers across the wood, then grab the knob on the middle and pull the drawer open. My Reaping outfit lies there perfectly. I had ironed it the day before, and I was prepared.
First, I slide on a white undershirt, and tug on my black button down shirt. I button it up, then pull out my white blazer. I'd been waiting to test this out... I pull it on, then straighten it out and smile at my reflection. Then, I put on my brown pants, and my white sneakers. I look pretty decent, not to blow my own horn. I spike up the front of my hair, leaving the rest to stay loose, and then I'm on my way. I pick up my bangle on the way, sliding it over my wrist. Nick gave it to me when we were younger. On the front, it's engraved. "Loyalty and Brotherhood". I just wondered if he knew I wanted to be more than friends... But, whatever. I try not to think about it.
I walk down the hall, shutting the door to my room, and going down to the front door. I look out to the kitchen, and Nick has gone to his room. Only Nick's father and his mother stand against the counter. They look up at me, and I wave.
"I'm going, now. I'm a bit late... I was wondering if you could send Nick down once he comes back?" I say quietly.
"Sure thing, son." Nick's father nods, smiling at me.
"Thank you!" I laugh, running out the door and down to the Square.
When I reach the edge of the Square, people are already rushing to get in. I file into the line, moving with the other potentials at a painstakingly slow pace. Then, I'm in the front after what seems like ages. I hold out my finger, watching cautiously as the Peacekeeper draws my blood, then sticks it on the paper. I'm ushered off, and I walk down the isle of the Square. I find my place in line, then watch as the girl Tribute volunteers.
No surprise there.
Then, Nick runs over and stands in line next to me, nodding up to the stage. I smile, giving him a weak hug. He grins, then looks up to the stage again. I knew that Nick wanted to volunteer for years, but I never knew when he would really do it... I felt like something bad was about to happen... And I didn't want Nick taken from me.
"Nicholas Princeton!" I hear the words echo over the microphone, and I swallow hard.
Nick laughs, then dives into the isle, fistpumping and cheering. I can't take it... I don't want to lose Nick... He's my brother... And, I also love him. I charge through the boys, pushing and shoving just as Nick climbs the stairs. I raise my hand, then yell out.
"I volunteer! I volunteer! I volunteer for Tribute!" I yell.
Nick turns around, a look of anger covering his face. I know this is a new thing to him... He always gets what he wants... I run down the isle, and Nick storms down the stairs. Everything is silent... He glares at me, and I look down at my feet. He just shakes his head, then walks off with fists clenched at his sides. I walk up the stairs slowly, looking at the tall girl that stands inches above me. She must be at least 6 feet tall. She grins down at me, and I hold out my hand. She grabs it, clenches it tight, and shakes it slowly and menacingly. With a wink, she turns and leads both the District Representative and I to the Justice Building... Where I'll finally have time to explain to Nick...


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Kody Roach Charged with First-Degree Murder in Downtown Shooting
Police responded to reports of a man waving a gun around outside a bar in downtown Orlando early last Tuesday morning (08/19); the suspect was 23-year-old Kody Roach who was shot at 9 times by an Orlando police officer. One of the bullets hit and killed bystander Maria Godinez Castillo, 22, outside Vixen bar located off of South Orange Avenue.
Now, the Orlando Sentinel reports that Roach is being charged with first-degree murder. A newly released affidavit states that officers arrived at Vixen bar as dispatch relayed information reported by witnesses stated that Roach had opened fire. An officer fired their taser at Roach but was ineffective due to the bagginess of the suspect's clothes.
The affidavit goes on to state that Roach ignored commands to get on the ground:
"In order to prevent an armed individual from causing harm to any members of the public or to any of the surrounding officers, Ofc. Sanguino discharges his firearm nine times striking Roach at least five times."


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Anesthizine, is an anesthetic. It is deployed on Federation starships as a gas which can be delivered through the vessel's life-support systems. (TNG: "The Hunted"); VOY: "Message in a Bottle"
In 2372, Cantabrian security chief Ulitania Jonar ordered anesthizine to be used to subdue a fighting civilian crowd aboard the Cantabrian. This was effective in control the crowd to be moved to the ship's brig. (Star Trek: The Cantabrian Expeditions: "Isolation")
External linksEdit
- Anesthizine article at Memory Alpha, the canon Star Trek wiki.
- Anesthizine article at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek wiki.


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Join us for worship on Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., & 5:00 p.m.
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One of the best ways to get plugged into the First Baptist family is through volunteering or serving. Below are some current opportunities through which you can serve our church family and the community.
Family Life
Coffee Ministry
We have enjoyed dependable and convenient coffee service at FBR that is second to none. We are in search of volunteers to continue to provide this service to members and our guests. Volunteer one Sunday a month or all four weeks.
Contact: Linda Rogers
First Impressions Team
We are looking for 40-50 people for both 9:30 and 11:00 services who want to serve on our First Impressions Team. Positions include parking lot attendants, outdoor greeters, indoor greeters, welcome center, worship center hosts, ushers, runners, floaters, and children's check in. You can work a month at a time or week by week. Time commitment is one hour for the 9:30 service and 45 minutes for the 11:00 service each Sunday you serve.
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Bus Drivers & Monitors
Our church has had a bus ministry for many years. As our church grows, we have the need more drivers and monitors to ride the bus. Serve one or two Sundays a month or every week.
Contact: Mary Sinclair
Broadcast Ministry Volunteers
You can volunteer in our broadcast ministry. We continue to broadcast live via the internet weekly as well as upload video clips to YouTube and our online web archive that gives folks a chance to visit our church services online. We also broadcast free on the national syndicate TBN each quarter. Our broadcast ministry also serves the church every year during the Heart of America Christmas Pageant. We are always in need of script readers, camera operators, lighting operators, stage hand (carrying the podium, props, etc.), graphics operators, switchers, engineers, and directors. We offer training! Being a part of this team also gives opportunities for paid outside events such as graduations, conferences, concerts, and more! Download a copy of our Worship & Media Team Expectations and Application.
Contact: Scott Partridge
ROC Café Volunteers
If you are looking for a way to serve God by serving others, you can literally serve others through the ROC catering ministry. We are looking for volunteers to help prepare food, set up, serve, and clean up for catering events and Wednesday night dinners.
Contact: Linda Rogers
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This Low Risk Opportunity Could Propel Qualcomm Inc Stock Higher
- The Snapdragon Flight kit has powered a fully autonomous Hover Camera drone.
- Qualcomm's drone venture is a low-risk, high-reward opportunity.
- If the chipmaker plays its cards right, it could hit it big by becoming the default choice for drone manufacturers going forward.
Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) may be upping the ante for drone makers. The chip-maker announced earlier this year that it would manufacture a custom version of its Snapdragon chips, specifically for drones, which would allow for reduced power draw, lowered cost of chips and high-level functionality such as artificial intelligence. Well, it hasn't even been a full year since the announcement was made and the very first fully autonomous drone, utilizing its Snapdragon flight kit, has already hit the shelves. But this might just be the start; there is a reason to believe that Qualcomm is all set for global domination in the drone segment.
Gaining steam
Let me start by saying that every drone requires a SoC which gives it the required computing capabilities to record in higher resolutions, respond quickly to user commands and sometimes even do landscaping tasks for architects and engineers. But if you add more processing power to the drones, they become capable enough to execute complex algorithms in real-time, such as fully autonomous flight. We saw this auto-flight functionality in the recently launched Hover Camera, equipped with Snapdragon Flight kit.
The Hover Camera doesn't have a remote control and is completely capable of following its users around. This is truly an impressive feat. But what's more impressive is that it's powered by a mediocre Snapdragon 801 chip. I'd like to point to readers that the chip isn't new by any means; it was actually released back in 2014 and was designed for flagship smartphones back then. So if an old, general-purpose, smartphone chip is capable enough to power a fully autonomous flight, whilst recording 4k videos, just imagine what kind of drone-related capabilities and processing power today's latest Snapdragon 820 stands to offer.
We must understand that the battle of high-performance SoCs may have heated up in the mobile segment over the past few years, but it is yet to take off in the drone segment. Let me cite an example: Ambarella is known to power GoPro's line of cameras and drones. The chipmaker's latest SoC, H12, is supposed to be one of its fastest chips ever. But the key thing to note here is that it's based on Cortex-9 architecture, which is reportedly inferior and less efficient than Qualcomm's 2-year old Snapdragon 801 chip.
Granted that clock speeds will have a material impact on H12's performance, but the fact that Ambarella's latest chip houses an architecture that's inferior to Qualcomm's 2-year old, general purpose smartphone chip, says a lot about how under-penetrated and less competitive the drone chip segment currently is.
Now consider this: Over the next few years, Ambarella will be spending cash to develop successors of its H2 chips. But Qualcomm won't have to move a needle; it already has Snapdragon 810's and 820's lined up to succeed its future iterations of Snapdragon Flight kits. This boosts Qualcomm's competitiveness in the drone segment by a great deal. Some of its prospective advantages are:
- Qualcomm won't have to design its drone chips from ground-up. This means it would be able to release its future iterations of Snapdragon Flight kits in a timely manner
- Qualcomm won't have to ramp up its R&D spending for drone chips. The chipmaker can simply employ its 810 and 820 chips in the next two generations of Snapdragon Flight kits for them to compete with Ambarella's H2 chips.
- As Snapdragon Flight kit volume ramps up, Qualcomm will start to attain better economies of scale. After all, these kits come equipped with slightly tweaked smartphone chips.
- There's not going to be any uncertainty about Qualcomm's future drone chips. The SoC designs are already in place, proven and in circulation (in mobiles and tablets).
The chipmaker is leveraging its IP to compete in an entirely new market segment. If it succeeds, a sizable revenue stream could open up. If Qualcomm fails to make a dent in the market, it doesn't stand to lose much, since it's basically deploying smartphone chips in drones and hasn't really developed anything new to compete in the segment. So it's basically a low-risk, high reward opportunity for Qualcomm and its shareholders.
The industry is set to explode
Next thing to note here is that Qualcomm will be operating in a rapidly expanding industry. There may have been a few legal hurdles, limiting the growth of drone adoption in the U.S. But in spite of the legal roadblocks in the country, PwC estimates that the global market for drone applications will swell in size from the current $2 billion to $127 billion by 2020.
With the introduction of fully autonomous flight, and the cost of drones falling rapidly each year, we may very well see the adoption of drones in various day-to-day operations. Some of these may include real-time 3D mapping of crops, product delivery in rocky terrains or infrastructure scaling from inside-out.
That's basically a 62.5x growth in market size over a span of just 4 years. Even if Qualcomm isn't able to command a leading position in the market, and manages to capture only a 10% slice of the segment, its prospects of growth would still be huge considering the explosive projected growth of the drone industry. The chipmaker appears to have enough room to grow in the segment.
Putting it all together
Qualcomm already has the IP, mobile expertise, think tank and SoC in place to fiercely compete in the drone segment. If the chipmaker plays its cards right and introduces the 820 in Snapdragon Flight kits next year, it might well become the default choice for most drone manufacturers. This way, Qualcomm would not only give stiff competition to Nvidia and Ambarella but also capitalize on the low-risk, high-reward opportunity. Hence, due to the aforementioned reasons, I'm bullish on Qualcomm's drone prospects.


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Curacao is the ideal holiday island for a good rest, not only by the sea.
There are many areas with no one in sight.
Stay for a while at the yoga centre Curacao to rejuvenate.
Enjoy the tropical climate with very little rain, lots of sun and lots of wind.
Morning and afternoon yoga - meditation session, have a relaxing ayurvedic massage.
Ayurvedic herbal oil helps to relax, brings yourself to rest, allowing body and mind to get in to balance again.
A hiking tour in nature with a yoga session on the beach.
Transfers from the airport Hato to the yogacenter.
Overnights, vegetarian meals, tea, water, juices.
Yoga courses, hormone yoga, pranayama- exercises, spinal exercises for strengthening the back/lower back.Contact Host
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In Sanskrit yoga postures are called 'asanas'.
An asana refers to a posture that is stable and comfortable.
Asanas are beneficial to the body, the mind and the soul.
On a physical level asanas give a feeling of lightness, health, equilibrium, suppleness and strength.
On an emotional or intellectual level they bring us to a state of rest and clarity.
On a spiritual level they remove the obstacles that block the centres of energy (chakras).
These favourable effects are achieved in particular by redressing the balance in the endocrine system (a system of the internal organs) and the central nervous system, both of which influence the immune system.
The way in which you adopt the postures is very important.
Your approach should not be too earnest or involve great effort.
Begin in a relaxed fashion, and with a smile on your face (laughing relaxes the facial muscles immediately).
It is important that you enjoy practicing yoga.
Very soon you will notice a feeling of well-being come over you.
Yoga masters say that asanas open the door to the soul.
They liberate the body of the unnecessary tension accumulated by daily constraints and enhance the functioning of different systems in the body.
In this way they give us back the lust for life that, according to yoga teachings, is the true nature of the soul.
With this feeling of strength and vitality, we are a better match for the demands that life makes upon us every day.
Yoga is movement and movement is nothing but change, and for change movement is the tool.
3 vegetarian or vegan meals per day.
White beaches
Curaçao has a diversety of beaches with each their own charme.
Curaçao does not have long beaches that extend for kilometres, but a large number of small beaches. Most beaches have free admission.
Only a few ask for a contribution for maintenance. For instance beaches for free are: Santa Martha, Playa Kenepa, Barbara Beach, Santa Cruz, Daaibooibeach, Playa Kalki.
Wherever you stay on Curaçao, the azure blue sea is always nearby.
You can swim at any hour of the day. But never swim on the rugged northeast side of the island.
Besides regular yoga, I also give individual attention and guidance to pupils based on the yoga philosophy.
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during all of which breathing is of central importance. Breathing can be influenced, breathing is the reflection of the body's energy.
Yoga is movement and movement is nothing but change, and for change movement is the tool.
The body experiences breathing and consciousness differently after the yoga posture than before. After all, yoga has a soothing effect and strengthens the mind.
Yvonne moves back to her native island of Curacao in 2007. In 2011, Yoga Centrum Curacao N.V. is officially established.
Yvonne gives spiritual classes, from a certain parity making it more relatable.
The fields where Yoga Centum Curacao focuses on are: Breathing & breathing therapy, Mindfulness & Meditation courses, Meditation and Yoga retreats, Yoga for beginners & advanced and Ayurvedic massages for recovery and conservation of a healthy body.
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Warning, this Yoga center is not a member of Yoga Alliance. If you have any problems there is no recourse. I booked a retreat and could no longer attend due to a situation out of my control and was...
We had booked a retreat for December, but due to circumstances completely out of our control, we were unable to make it to Curacao (we had tickets booked on 2 different airlines - the first...
My friend and me took a yoga class during our stay in Curacao. Our navigation system lead us a bit wrong, but we found the place in the end. Yvonne practiced Hatha-yoga with us and it was a nice...
Curacao is the ideal holiday island for a good rest, not only by the sea. There are many areas with no one in sight. Stay for a while at the yoga centre Curacao to relax. And enjoy the tropical climate with very little rain, lots of sun and lots of wind: the north east wind, also called the trade- wind. The average annual temperature is 27.5 °C.
Did you know that the sea temperature is virtually the same as the air temperature: 26.8 °C ?
Possible to use 110 volts as well as 220 volts.
Airberline, Dutch KLM, French airlines, American airlines all have there flights to Curacao, Hato airport.
There is the tranfer to get you from the airport to the yoga centre.
No need of a Visa.
Anti repellant for the musquitos and a sunblock is needed.
No vaccinations are required.
Ofcourse a medical travel insurance is a good suggestion incase something happens.
Visiting a doctor costs money, you get a recied to ask the money from your insurance in your home country.
Morning and afternoon yoga class, meditation session, have f.i. a relaxing ayurvedic massage, allowing body and mind to get in to balance again. The massage is not included in the price.
The average price per day for a retreat is 130 USD $
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Services were initially delivered through the Community Detention program for vulnerable families and adults seeking asylum.
Mid 2012 saw the Australian Government introduce the Community Assistance Support and Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme programs to address the needs of asylum seekers arriving onshore and released in to the community. AMES Australia began delivering the Community Assistance Support program and the Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme program in August 2012.
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Dr. Dronkers received her doctorate degree in neuropsychology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1985.
Nina Dronkers is a consultant to the UCSF Memory and Aging Center and specializes in adult speech and language disorders. Dr. Dronkers assists in the evaluation of those individuals with progressive changes in their speech or language skills and participates in ongoing research concerning language abilities in dementia.
She is currently the Director of the Center for Aphasia and Related Disorders and the Chief of the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System. She also holds an appointment as Adjunct Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Linguistics at the University of California, Davis.
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Posted August 30, 2012
By Tony Rice
This Friday's full moon is known as a "blue moon," the second full moon in the calendar month. This naming is based on a mistake more than 65 years old.
The color the moon appears to us is controlled not by calendar but by the Earth's atmosphere. The only way it will appear blue in color is if atmospheric conditions scatter the moonlight just right. Ash from a massive forest fire or volcano which has been trapped in the upper atmosphere has created such conditions in the past. Thankfully, we won't have to worry about that this month. The moon will likely be its normal silvery to yellow color as it rises into the night sky.
Friday is your last chance to see a "blue moon" until July 31, 2015, but this really isn't that big of a deal. Blue moons occur every 2.7 years on average under this definition. However, 1999 had blue moons in January and March. As astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson points out, presidential elections happen less often but we don't call them rare.
Blue moons occur because our calendar and the definition of the months is roughly based on lunation, or the time required for the moon to cycle through its phases. However, lunation's regular 29.5 days do not sync up well with irregular length of the months creating situations where two full moons can occur occur in just about any month (except February).
The modern definition of a twice-in-a-month full moon comes from a 1946 Sky and Telescope magazine article. That article misinterpreted the usage of the term in The 1937 Maine Farmers' Almanac. That publication put the "blue" label on the third full moon in seasons with four full moons. The next blue moon by this definition will occur August 21, 2013. Sky and Telescope published a followup article in 1999 acknowledging the error, but it was too late. Their 1946 creation persists today.
Astronomically speaking, none of this means a thing. None of the celestial bodies really care about the human calendar or what we call a particular cycle of the moon's visibility. It is, however, a good excuse to go out and gaze on Earth's only natural satellite. The moon will rise shortly before sunset at 7:43 p.m. and will be visible all night. Don't forget to give the moon a wink for astronaut Neil Armstrong.
Tony Rice is a volunteer in the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador program and software engineer at Cisco Systems. You can follow him on twitter @rtphokie.
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Pluto is still there, regardless of whatever label it has been given. You can call it a planet if you like, no one will mind. We'll be hearing a lot about Pluto in a about 7 years. The New Horizons mission was launched in 2006. It is a mere 777 million miles from Pluto now. You might enjoy the blog entry on Pluto from a few months back: http://www.wral.com/weather/blogpost/10695844/
We miss Pluto!
The halo you saw around the moon was probably created by water droplets or ice crystals in upper atmosphere. They act like little prisms. If you see something like this again, get a photo and send it to Mike Maze!
I am so fascinated by the moon tonight. Not only does it have a ring around it but it also has a complete rainbow that circles it. I have never seen anything like this before. It is pretty darn cool if you ask me.
Armstrong will be laid to rest tomorrow as well, in a very private family service.
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The plum is my favorite fruit. I especially love the pluot, which is a plum/apricot hybrid. When summer is in full swing, I love to use plums and pluots in my green smoothies.
The plum is a juicy fruit that has been described as sweet and tart. There are dozens of varieties of plums, with color and size depending where in the world they are cultivated. China is the world's largest producer of the plum, however the crops also do very well in California.
The plum is a summer fruit, with the majority of the crops being harvested mid to late summer.
Plum Nutrition and Health Benefits
Plums contain vitamins A (as beta-carotene), B2 and C. Plums also contain unique phytonutrients and antioxidants such as lutein, cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin. Plums contain lots of dietary fiber, which help in relieving constipation.
Plums are rich in minerals like potassium and iron. Iron is required for red blood cell formation, while potassium plays a role in the contraction of muscles, like your heart.
There has been some interesting research published about plums and their potential benefit to those at risk of osteoporosis.
How To Use Plums In A Green Smoothie
Plums are very easy to use in a green smoothie. Simply wash them and cut lengthwise to remove the seed. The skin is edible and contains lots of nutrients so you don't need to remove it.
Smoothie Recipes With Plum
Pluot-Blueberry Green Smoothie Recipe with Hazelnut Milk
This green smoothie recipe blends two of my favorite summer foods – pluots and blueberries! Delicious!
I prefer pluots over regular plums, but you can use either one for this recipe. They taste like a sweet, black plum. A pluot is a cross between a plum and an apricot produced by hybridization. Pluots are not considered a GMO crop.
Pluots are rich in minerals like potassium and iron. They are also a great source of fiber with almost one gram per medium fruit.
- 1 large banana, peeled
- 2 sweet pluots or black plums, pitted
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds, soaked for 5 to 10 minutes
- 3 large collard leaves
- 8 ounces of homemade hazelnut milk or almond milk.
Directions: Start by adding the liquid to your blender (see my blender recommendations), followed by the soft fruit. Add the greens to your blender last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.
Nutrition Information: Calories: 339 | Fat: 2g | Protein: 7g | Carbohydrates: 72.7g | Calcium: 17% RDA | Iron: 1.6mg | Vitamin A: 30% RDA | Vitamin C: 86% RDA
Serving Size: One. (This recipe makes a large, 32-ounce smoothie. It is a meal-replacement smoothie and not a snack. I recommend drinking half right away and the other half about 30 minutes later. If it is too much for you, store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.)
Plum-Mango Smoothie
- 2 plums, deseeded
- ½ mango, peeled and pitted
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
- 1/2 – 1 cup water
Calories: 167 | Fat: 1g (gram) | Protein: 4.2g | Carbs: 42.5g | Calcium: 11% | Vitamin A: 274% | Vitamin C: 105%
Plum-Watermelon Smoothie
- 2 plums, deseeded
- 2 cup watermelon
- 1 banana, peeled
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/2 cup water if needed
Calories: 295 | Fat: 0.9g (grams) | Protein: 6g | Carbs: 63g | Calcium: 12% | Vitamin A: 117% | Vitamin C: 105%
Plum-Banana Smoothie
- 2 plums, deseeded
- 1 banana, peeled
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
- ½ vine tomato
- 1/2 – 1 cup water
Calories: 205 | Fat: 0.8g (grams) | Protein: 5g | Carbs: 52.2g | Calcium: 10% | Vitamin A: 99% | Vitamin C: 104%
Plum-Apple-Lemon Smoothie
- 1 plum, deseeded
- 1 apple, cored
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
Calories: 153 | Fat: 0.7g (grams) | Protein: 4.2g | Carbs: 12.1g | Calcium: 14% | Vitamin A: 259% | Vitamin C: 137%
How To Select Plums
A ripe plum should give to slight pressure. Plums will ripen at room temperature, but avoid purchasing plums that are excessively hard.
Plums have a moderate risk of pesticide residue (44 out of 100) according to research conducted by the Environmental Working Group. Organic plums are a better choice if possible.
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I will try to finish Avatar: The Legend of Teru and my chapters of The Kyoshi Warrior Chronicles if possible, and I will definitely continue contributing to the Ba Sing Se Times. But I am clogged up with assignments and homework, and
Avatar Wiki all wikis I work on are a massive disctraction from the important things (not that you guys arn't important :D) I'll miss you all until I return, which could be in over a month maybe, but you will see me around on forums occasionally, but no so often on the fanon portal, canon articles or talk pages.
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Running a half marathon can be grueling and hard enough, but could you complete the task in a full sports uniform? One man, Jamie Lynch, set out to do that at the inaugural Avengers Half Marathon at Disneyland in full Los Angeles Kings gear.
• Bill Self was hoping for vodka after blowout loss to Kentucky
Wearing full gear on the ice is one thing, but at least it is not nearly as warm as the temperatures in Los Angeles. Add in the fact that Lynch did so while running 13.1 miles, and it is even more impressive.
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New Zealand is very proud of its contribution to movies. At the official Tourism New Zealand —www.purenz.com— you're greeted by photos from Lord of the Rings, plus articles on Whale Rider and The Last Samurai. Click on the large photo at the top of the page for a connection to New Zealand Home of Middle-Earth. And click on the pale blue band under the photo for links to more articles, including one on the Maoris and another on the islands' volcanoes. Click on the tiny arrows at either end of the blue band to move to more selections.
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They also have a section titled "Middle Earth New Zealand." The link to movie locations isn't very informative, but there is a directory of tour companies that will usher you around to places used in the films.
Find a whale-watching cruise by searching the "Tour" category at New Zealand Travel Guide —www.destination-nz.com— or just browse through the list for tours of just about anything you can think of by means of hiking, boats, wheels and wings. Check out "Activities" for rafting, diving, fishing, golf, hunting, ballooning, hiking and horse treks, and see "Attractions" for places to see.
New Zealand's biggest city is Auckland —www.aucklandnz.com— which touts itself as a place where everyone lives within a half-hour of beaches, hiking trails and holiday islands. Look for the short video and photo gallery, and be sure to explore "Islands of the Gulf."
The visitors' center for the South Island city of Christchurch —www.christchurchnz.net— has a guide to the local wining and dining, shopping and local transport, plus a short but colorful photo gallery.
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Check out some more guide services with the help of AA New Zealand Travel —www.aaguides.co.nz/main/index.shtml— by clicking on "Tours" and then "Detailed Search," where you can specify types including boat tours, farm tours, even "Wine/Brewery Tour." If you want to go rock climbing, bungee jumping, kayaking, sailing, or fishing, go to "Activities/Adventure" to search another database.
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ACT Brumbies winger Henry Speight says he faces a three-game Wallabies audition, but his focus is on helping his team beat the Melbourne Rebels at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said it was a win-at-all-costs match, as last year's Super Rugby grand finalist tries to keep its finals dream alive.
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie named Speight as a training member for the three-Test series against France, despite the Fijian flyer being ineligible to play for Australia until September.
Speight returned to form in the Brumbies' loss to the Pretoria Bulls in South Africa at the weekend when he scored his first try of the season.
He has missed a large chunk of 2014 with a broken jaw and knows the remaining games of the Super Rugby campaign are his last chance to impress McKenzie and earn his first Wallabies cap when he becomes eligible.
Speight can't play for Australia before the Wallabies Test against Argentina in Perth on September 13.
"I'm just looking at the next three games of Super Rugby - that's the last chance I have to prove myself and put my hand up," he said.
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Larkham said winning was all that mattered for the Brumbies - who sit one spot outside the top six - in their final three games against the Rebels, the NSW Waratahs and the Western Force.
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Thank you for your interest in the animals we have at the Humane Society of Charlotte. Please check out our current dogs here which are available for adoption. We have many wonderful animals that need homes.
If you see a dog or cat that you are interested in, please visit us at our 2700 Toomey Avenue shelter (open daily 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) and our HSC Petco Adoption Center in Huntersville – click here for directions (open daily 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
See our available dogs / puppies here.
See our available cats / kittens here.
Once you've decided that you'd like to adopt a pet, there are some actions that the Humane Society of Charlotte suggests that you take.
You will want to research just the right pet for you, your family and your circumstances – take a look at the information below. We hope it is helpful as you proceed with adoption:
- Learn about different breeds and mixes. Which traits will work best for you?
- Are you ready for a dog?
- What a puppy is not.
- Visit the Humane Society of Charlotte & our HSC Petco Adoption Center Huntersville to meet all the animals.
- Find an animal that is compatible with you, your home and your lifestyle – now and in the future.
- Spend quality time interacting with the animal you'd like to adopt. Many times an animal's behavior is different when away from other animals or in a kennel. The animal displaying bad manners or not paying attention may just be scared and lonely.
Our Dog / Puppy Adoption Fees:
We offer a variable adoption fee structure. Variable adoption pricing allows us to provide top quality care for all animals. Adoption fees are based on a number of factors such as age, size, breed or temperament. Having a higher adoption fee for some animals who find a home quickly enables us to create a financial legacy for those animals in need of lifesaving medical and behavioral intervention. Our basic adoption includes a veterinary and behavior screening/testing, spay/neuter surgery, all initial vaccinations, a microchip and 30 days of pet insurance.
Our Cat / Kitten Adoption Fees:
Kittens – Under 5 months – $140 / 5 months and older – $100
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You'll also want to commit to being a responsible pet owner. This will include:
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Directed by: Jay Roach
Writer: John McNamara
Companies: Bleecker Street
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Elle Fanning and many more.
Country: USA
Language: English
Genre: Drama Biography
Release Date: Friday, November 6, 2015
The successful career of 1940s Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) comes to a crushing end when he and other Hollywood figures are blacklisted for their political beliefs. Trumbo (directed by Jay Roach) tells Trumbo's story and his fight against gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) in a war over words and freedom, which entangled everyone in Hollywood from John Wayne to Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger.
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