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Character Animation of our old professor
Budget $300-1500 USD
Your job would be to animate an already modelled character of an old professor (fully rigged, physique, lipsync controls). It can be viewed at [url removed, login to view]
* The animations should contain changing of the whole body posture, gesture as well as facial expressions.
* The model needs to be smiling in every pose.
* Facial expressions could be pupil movements, smiling etc., but no speaking. There will be no voice over but speech bubbles, so we do not need any speaking animations.
* You should not only know how to use 3ds Max, but also have a good understanding of animation principles and human poses. Motions should be accompanied by secondary actions and you should follow general animation principles (e.g. anticipation, follow-through, no twins, etc...).
* Every animation should start and end in the standard neutral position except when noted otherwise.
Technical Requirements:
* The model is in the 3D Studio Max 7 file format, so you need to work with this software in order to create the animations.
* A camera must be added to the scene and all animations must be tailored towards this camera.
* You do not need to render these animations to bitmaps, we will do this by ourselves with your saved .max file.
* The animations will eventually be compressed into animated GIFs at about 15 FPS, and file size of the rendered images does matter. So you need to make the animations expressive but also as short as possible, especially those which involve a lot of motion. Animations in which only a small area of the bitmap is updated every frame can be compressed more easily, so you can extend those a bit more.
++++ Modelling and texturing ++++
Add a topee to his head.
Add an adventure gadget or two to his belt (e.g. a machete, magnifying glass, binoculars, torch, rope).
Add a propeller to the topee like the propeller of a propeller beanie.
This propeller is not visible except in the propeller departure pose.
++++ Animations and poses ++++
* Neutral pose *
Please choose a standard neutral position for him. He is standing on a pedestal, patiently waiting until something happens.
* Greeting pose *
The professor is waving his hand and greets the viewer
* Waiting poses (4) *
4 waiting gestures - he is patiently waiting and just moves parts of his body a bit while waiting back to the neutral position after each gesture
* Explaining pose *
The professor explains something. He must be pointing to the game board, which is situated to the left of the professor (as seen by the player)
* Helpful explanation pose *
The professor does helpful and friendly movement
* Congratulation pose *
The professor adopts a congratulation pose, this pose could be introduced by a frisk/dido.
* Compassionate pose *
The smile should be not as cheerful as in the other poses, more pitiful.
* Entry appearance *
The professor is standing on a pedestal which is hovering.
The pedestal on the bottom of the screen and then hovers into the screen with the professor standing on it.
This animation does not need to start in the neutral position.
This animation consists of 2 parts
1) The professor is in his movement position. He probably has a very stable and steady posture because of the sudden and fast movement. This is no animation, just a pose.
2) The pedestal slows down and the professor moves into his neutral
* Regular departure pose *
This is the opposite of the Entry appearance animation.
The pedestal moves out of the screen by hovering to the top of the screen and the professor slides out of the screen while standing on the pedestal.
This animation does not need to end in the neutral position.
This animation consists of 2 parts
1) The professor moves from the neutral position in the movement position
2) The professor is in his movement position. The pose could be the same as the pose in the entry appearance.
* Falling Departure *
The pedestal leaves the screen, but instead of hovering to the top the screen, it moves to left and leaves the screen this way.
The professor didn't expect this, he stays in place and then falls down.
This animation does not need to end in the neutral position.
This animation consists of 2 parts
1) The pedestal retracts. The professor stays at his place. He looks
to the left for the pedestal (or down to his feet where the pedestal just was a second ago)
2. The professor falls down. While falling his tie moves upwards. (You should
include other movements of his various body parts). We will do the vertical motion in our game engine, but the professor must assume a position which looks as if he is falling.
* Propeller departure pose *
The professor leaves the screen, but instead of hovering out of the screen the
professor uses a propeller to fly out of the screen.
This animation does not need to end in the neutral position.
This animation consists of these parts:
1) The propeller is deployed from the professor's topee and opens.
2) The pedestal hovers away to the left. The propeller starts to turn and the professor takes off straight into the air. As with the fall, we will do the vertical motion of the professor on our own, we just need the animation of the professor while he is airborne.
3) The professor levitates out of the screen (nothing else should move except the propeller).
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Since Mark Fisher lost the Republican nomination for Governor in the Primary election Sept 9, Independent Scott Lively will be the Pro-Life candidate to support.
Scott Lively and his running mate Shelly Saunders were hitting the streets campaigning early.
Sep 27 Sat Mass Canceled, but 9am Prayer vigil on the sidewalk Problem Pregnancy
From Mike Franco: Politicians who make an issue out of our genitalia are pandering to the "Sandra Flukes" of the world.
It's a phony approach, which tries to attract progressive feminists and further divides us over pettiness. After all, Obama is the great divider, and Charlie Baker stated in the Boston Globe - the last time he ran for Governor - that he's "to the left of Barack Obama." Makes sense doesn't it? Hence, I would support a moderate to conservative Democrat over a progressive, socialist, liberal Republican like Baker. IMHO, Charlie's just a "Mr. Money Bags" opportunist.
Oct 3 Fri 1st Friday Mass 8 P.M., Fr. Walter Reilly (Fr. Pagan tentatively scheduled Nov), followed by all night Eucharistic Adoration and concluding at 8am with 1st Saturday Mass celebrated by Father Michael J. Roy of St. Roch Parish, Oxford. Everyone is welcomed. All Adoration hours could use backup. Scheduled Adorers 9PM – Chris T. 10PM - Julie S - Paul T. 11PM – Eilleen, 12 AM midnight – Shawn, 1AM – Jim R. 2AM – Fran 3AM – Jay G 4AM – Jay G. 5AM – Fred M - Bob D 6:00 –Chris&Mike, Adrian 7AM – Kathy L.. Let me know if you cannot cover your hour. All hours could use backup.
Oct 4 Sat
8am 1st Saturday Mass with Fr. Roy in the Problem Pregnancy Chapel
9am-noon Death with REAL Dignity: Protect the Vulnerable, Comfort the Suffering – Witness for Life conference at Assumption College, Hagan Campus Center Hall
'Defeating Assisted Suicide through the Leadership of the Disability Community' - John B. Kelly
'Physician-Assisted Suicide: Politics, the Pendulum, Pragmatism, and Prayer' - Deacon Peter J. Gummere
'The Spiritual Care of the Sick, Injured, and Dying' - Marie Romagnano
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noon 1st Saturday Mass with Fr. Gaby Hoyak at Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Church, June St. Worc,
Common Core: Listen to Dr.Peg Luksik in one of the better videos @ CCSS
Oct 11 Sat 10 am Mass celebrated Fr. Jonathan Slavinskas, in the Problem Pregnancy Chapel, 495 Pleasant St. Worc, followed by Sidewalk prayerful protest in front of Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St. Worc
Oct 18 Sat 10am Mass to save babies with Fr. Adam Reid in the Problem Pregnancy Chapel, 495 Pleasant St. Worc, followed by Sidewalk prayerful protest in front of Planned Parenthood.
Oct 18 Sat 8am Mass and Rosary to end abortion at Framingham Union Hospital, St. Stephen's Church.
Oct 25 Sat 9am Prayer vigil on the sidewalk followed by 10am Mass in Problem Pregnancy Chapel. Fr. Ken Cardinale
Fri 31 Oct 8pm "1st" Friday Mass Problem Pregnancy Chapel, (Fr. Pagan tentatively scheduled)
Sat 1 Nov All Saints Day, 1st Sat, 8am Mass Problem Pregnancy and 11am confessions Our Lady of Mercy with noon Mass.
Nov 4 Tue – Election. In order to prevent the abortion agenda from driving this country to total material cooperation in an intrinsic evil, please work to prevent the Democrat-driven Abortion-on-Demand mind set. The Democrat/media alliance is talking like the Republican takeover of the Senate is a foregone conclusion--but they do not believe that. This is a narrative created by the Democrats to make Republican donors/voters complacent about this election and then when they come up with their contrived "October surprise" it will neutralize the election. Please support any candidate who is for any restrictions on abortion, and oppose all (mostly Democrat) candidates who push abortion-on-demand, who are against parent-notification and who support Planned Parenthood.
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Roses have always been a perennial favorite in art, poetry, and yes, tattoos. "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet", in the immortal words of Shakespeare, sums up the Western and European culture's love affair with this beautiful symbol of love, passion, and purity. Out of all the possibilities of floral designs in tattoos, it is no surprise that the rose has been, and remains, the favorite.
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The color of the rose in your tattoo means various things. Red is always associated with love, yellow with joy, white with reverence and purity (sometimes virginity), and pink for admiration and friendship. The rose can be considered either a masculine or feminine symbol; the Romans called it the "Queen of Flowers" while the Greeks deemed it the "King of Flowers". Perhaps that is why the rose is a favorite tattoo design amongst both men and women. This flower is also closely associated with Catholicism; the first rosaries were actually formed of roses and these later were transformed into more durable beads carved into the shape of roses.
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Because roses can be small yet still finely depicted, many women opt for placing a rose tattoo on the ankle, back of the neck, or above the breast. Men often use a rose in conjunction with a more masculine design of tribal art, with a skull, or a banner with their loved one's name inscribed.
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Happy Birthday Jessica!
Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 12:00PM
Happy Birthday to my beloved wife! Thank you for answering the phone fifteen years ago and changing my life!You enrich my life in so many ways! I don't what I'd do without you. Who else would make my life bearable and allow me all the wacky dreaming that you do?
Other interesting people who were born on this day in history:
Johnny Appleseed (American environmentalist)
T.S. Eliot - writer, poet, and Nobel laureate
and the Queen Mary was launched on this day in 1934.
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Today we started our lesson with a Meaningful Math Task from my district. I forgot to take a picture of the task on the board, so this is the short version. My students then answered the question on their student whiteboards.
I was able to quickly determine who already had made the connection with tenths and hundredths, as well as how they determined their answer. I could also determine who needed more assistance with this concept. I love using a writing and critical thinking opener for my math lesson to help determine which direction I need to go with my lesson.
The way some of my students think amazes me. Reviewing their thinking also teaches me new ways of thinking about how to solve the problem. My student who turned the decimals into fractions and then cross multiplied blew me away with her choice of method on how to solve this problem. She usually struggles with the introduction of a new skill, today was our first day comparing fractions, and I was impressed with what she came up with. I even used her answer as an example for the rest of the class.
After students solve the Meaningful Math Task we discuss the variety of ways they solved the problem and relate it to our skill for the day. We practiced comparing decimals with problems I had on the Smartboard. Students used their white boards and laminated 100's boards to solve independently and with a partner.
I passed out Joanne's Decimal Scoot cards and had students write the decimal and fraction for model on their card. Students then paired up with a partner and compared the two fractions. I had them pair up and compare decimals with a total of three classmates.
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new song ideas
Posted by The Forgotten on 2/29/2012 at 4:11 PM
hey everybody im new to teen connect. im in a band and we are currently writing a song about how life is like with a disabilitie and how people around you treat you. im looking for inspirations from anyone on here so feel free to tell me what your life is like and how people treat you. thanks.
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Re: new song ideasPosted by Thrill Monster on 11/20/2012 at 6:55 PM
Life has been awesome since I got Wizard. I get positive reactions now instead of negative reactions and people not wanting to talk to me.
Sarah and Wizard
Re:new song ideasPosted by Wingman on 3/4/2012 at 5:47 PM
My problems have been with adults that don't under stand and accessibility to some it up
My former Ec teacher accused me of faking my vision and I can't travel my home town without people that were stupid enough to believe the rumors burning holes in the back of my neck so to speak. Which things have taken a drastic turn for the better since I got a diagnosis of optic nerve atrophy I have gotten better cooperation and accommodations. As far as traveling at school it's gotten to where I can leave a few minutes before the bell saving me from tips snapping in two. The best experience I have had tho is riding the city bus for the first time I had never felt so independant before hand. So long story short I feel like my life's a rollercoaster
Re:new song ideasPosted by foffy400 on 3/4/2012 at 2:09 PM
My life is quite nice, actually. Sometimes rude children will make fun of me or laugh at me, but a lot of children are very supportive in my community. So many people call my cane a stick, and others like to jump over it. But sometimes, they just wind up getting tripped by my cane, and then the cane will bend.
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HuhSeptember 4th, 2014
One of the leaves we've turned over in recent times is that we've become People Who Exercise. For such a long time I thought, well, I can quit smoking (and I did that!); I can change what I eat (and I did that too!)… but I won't ever be a person who exercises.
At this point I'm not certain what changed, but one thing that helped: my husband brought a stationary bicycle into the house. It's a good little machine, not fancy / no electronics. It lives in the bedroom, and most nights when the girls are asleep or near-asleep, I ride, and watch a show or two. One long show and one short. Usually, I re-watch one episode of Star Trek (right now, Voyager season 6) and then I first-time-watch one episode of The Big Bang Theory (now most of the way through season 7). The watching makes the riding easier for sure.
I love my new strong legs and better endurance. I am not quite as fond of the numb-butt effect, but that is temporary. I've tried to counteract it — I even wear two pairs of fancy padded bicycling shorts, and I have a fairly cushy seat. Still get numb butt.
Anyhow, I've been watching The Big Bang Theory, because of Wil Wheaton. I'm a fan of his and started out watching strictly to see his appearances, but the show does make me laugh even when he is not on it.
In somehow-related news, my 7 year old daughter started second grade at a new school yesterday. She had been nervous about changing schools all summer long, and so it was wonderful when she woke up on the morning of the first day all happy excited and dancing.
After school she had many positive things to report (there was significant prompting), including: it was fun to be in the same class with a long lost preschool friend; the librarian is the same one that she loved at her old school during kindergarten; her bus number is 905; she has a locker; and she made friends with another little girl in her class.
Now you have all the background (I think?) to appreciate the funny coincidence I experienced at the end of my ride tonight, during the credits.
There is a main character on The Big Bang Theory named Amy. Like one of my sisters is named. There was another character on the episode I watched tonight named Emily, like one of my other sisters is named. The Emily character was played by someone called Laura Spencer. My name is Laura, and the name of my daughter's new friend is Spencer.
I checked the cast and crew for that episode to see if there were any Annas (Anna being the name of my other sister) but the closest I got was an Ann. Pretty close!


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Let me begin by jumping right in and giving you a list of what to look for since this is why you chose to read this article. At the end of this list please take time to read the article because it will help put the list in perspective.
An authentic Rolex Yacht-Master II should have the following.
- When you set the time and rotate the winding stem clockwise the hands should also rotate clockwise. This should be the case for Rolex watches in general. If the hands rotate counter clockwise you have a fake Rolex movement.
- Hand stacking. The hands on an authentic Rolex Yacht-Master II will be in the following order from the dial upward (bottom to top).
A) Red colored 10-minute count-down hand (has a triangle at the tip)
B) Hour hand
C) Minute hand
D) Red colored second hand
- Some fakes alter a non-Yacht-Master II Rolex movement so the hand stack is correct but in doing so it changes the operation of the watch so one needs to verify the operation of the movement and the bezel as described in #4 below. Typically, a bezel operates independently from the internal mechanism; however, the Ring Command bezel in the Yacht-Master II regatta chronograph operates in conjunction with it. As a mechanical component linked to the movement, the bezel literally acts as the key to the programmable countdown, allowing it to be set and synchronized to the sequence of race start times. It is therefore important to verify that this function of the watch operates as it is intended.
- Verification of movement operation. Perform these operations in the flowing order. 1) Unscrew the winding stem. 2) Push in the lower button at the 4 o'clock position. 3) Rotate the bezel ¼ turn counter-clockwise. 4) Rotate the winding stem to set the red arrow hand to 10 minutes. When you turn the winding stem clockwise the red arrow hand should move counter-clockwise. Continue winding after this to verify the arrow hand will jump back to the 0 minute mark indicator. 5) Turn the bezel back ¼ turn clockwise. 6) Screw in the stem. 7) Let the red seconds hand move anywhere between 1 and 29 seconds and depress the start/stop button at the 2 o'clock position. The 10-minute time indicator (hand with triangle tip) should automatically reset itself backward to the nearest minute and the seconds hand to zero. Now let the red second hand move anywhere between 30 and 59 seconds and depress the start/stop button. The 10-minute time indicator should automatically reset itself forward to the nearest minute and the seconds hand to zero. If the watch does not operate in this manner you have a fake Yacht-Master II movement.
- When you pull out the winding stem the seconds hand should stop moving.
- The Yacht-Master II has a sapphire crystal. An easy way to determine if the crystal is sapphire is to place 1-drop of water in the center of the crystal and see if the drop remains in place and keeps its shape. If it does, it is sapphire. If the water drop spreads out flat and runs off the crystal it is not sapphire. All Rolex watches have a sapphire crystal.
- The Rehaut is the name for the inner bezel. This is a French word for flange. The inner bezel is the ring that separates the dial from the crystal. If one carefully examines, with a loop, the word Rolex which is laser etched into the Rehaut the letters will be extremely smooth and sharp. In a fake, the laser technology is too expensive to use and the letter engraving will appear to look slightly rough.
- At the 6 o'clock position on the underneath side of the crystal there is a Rolex crown symbol etched into it. This micro-etching began in 2002. This will be almost impossible to see with the naked eye. In an authentic Yacht-Master II you will need a magnifying glass to see it and even then one will need to angle the watch to just the right position. In a fake Yacht-Master II you will easily be able to see it because the "knock-off" manufacturers don't want you to miss it. If it is easy to spot, you have a fake.
- The hour markers, minute and hour hands, ALL should illuminate in the same teal color in the dark. Hold your watch under a light (flashlight, table lamp, etc.) for a few seconds and then enter a closet and close the door and see if this is the case. Many fakes use the cheapest hands they can buy and these hands can illuminate in many different colors.
- On the Yacht-Master II there should be 3 dots below the crown symbol on the winding stem.
- The edges of the bracelet links should be smooth and have no sharp edges.
- On the back of the case the protective plastic cover on the Yacht-Master II should be clear and not green. This is assuming of course that the protective cover has not been removed. Most fake manufacturers don't realize that Rolex did away with the green colored cover and continue to use it.
- Finally, check out the caseback. Rolex doesn't make a clear caseback that enables you to see the movement so if you turn the watch over and you have a clear window in which to observe the movement, you know it is a fake. Another caseback trick is that many fakes engrave the Rolex name and crown logo on the caseback. An authentic Rolex has no engraving on the back.
- An authentic Yacht-Master II with a stainless steel bracelet, with no links having been removed, will weigh 180 grams.
- A high-end fake may meet the above requirements except for numbers 4, 7 and 11 so you still need to be very careful.
- There are many more things I could mention but I don't want the counterfeiters to learn too much good information. Remember that there are more fake luxury watches produced each year than authentic ones. This is difficult to imagine but it is true because this is a BILLION dollar a year industry. The Yacht-Master II is equipped with a 4161 caliber, self-winding mechanical regatta chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. The result of over 35,000 hours of development, the Yacht-Master II introduces a new regatta countdown with a unique, patented mechanical memory created by Rolex. A number of the 360 components in the 4161 movement are so tiny or complex that they can only be made by new, cutting-edge technology. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 4161 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer testing Institute (COSC) tests. Its architecture, in common with all Oyster watch movements, makes it singularly reliable.
Paul Duling has gathered the following data. The Rolex Yacht-Master II is a sport watch made by Rolex, unveiled in 2007 and first introduced in March 2010 with the models 116688 (Yellow Gold) and 116689 (White Gold). One year later, in 2011, Rolex introduced model 116681 which was made from steel and Everose gold. At Baselworld 2013, the watch was available for the first time in 904L steel, model 116680, fitted with a Cerachrom bezel insert in blue ceramic. Originally the Yacht-Master II used Rolex's 4160 movement but with the introduction of model 116680 in 2013, the movement was updated to the 4161 movement specifically designed for the Yacht-Master II. All Yacht-Master II watches have a case size of 44mm.
4161 Movement
The Rolex 4161 movement is a chronograph movement with the complication of a programmable timer that counts down ten minutes. The countdown mechanism was primarily designed for regattas where the starting sequence can last up to 10 minutes. The movement took 35,000 hours (nearly 4 years) to create and is made up from 360 parts. The movement also has a 72-hour power reserve for when the watch is inactive.
The countdown mechanism is constructed using a column wheel that extends through the main plate and a vertical clutch. The mechanism makes it possible for the wearer to program in advance of and official countdown time and then start the timer once the countdown has begun and the mechanism can be programmed to count down 0 to 10 minutes. The countdown feature can be locked and unlocked by twisting the bezel through 90 degrees. The Yacht-Master II was one of the first watches in the world to have a bezel that worked in conjunction with the movement. If the wearer has started the countdown either too early or too late then the countdown can be synchronized. By pressing the start/stop button, located at the 2 o'clock position, and then pressing the reset button, located at the 4 o'clock position, the minute countdown hand re-positions itself to the nearest minute while the seconds countdown hand returns to zero.
Paul Duling understands that collecting, or buying, a luxury wristwatch for yourself can be an expensive and challenging proposition. Many of the top luxury brands can cost thousands or tens of thousands of dollars so it is important to be able to tell the authentic luxury brands from the many the fakes that are on the market. Some of the top luxury brands that are often counterfeited are Rolex, Patek Philippe, IWC, Jager-LeCoultre, Vacheron & Constantin, Piaget, and Audemars Piguet.
Research and reliability are the keys…
First of all, you need to decide which luxury brand you may want to buy. If you don't know what a real luxury brand looks like, how will you ever be able to detect a fake one? One of the best ways to familiarize yourself with the watch you want is to visit a jewelry store that carries the brand you want to purchase and examine the watch. You will not know what to examine unless you know what to look for. The safest way to buy your new luxury watch is to go to a reputable jeweler who is authorized to represent that brand or a watch merchant. For those trying to look for a deal, then, perhaps, buying a luxury wristwatch could be problematic in that you may end up with a fake. Too many venture out to Paulslist and eBay only to get seriously burned by fake products. In the end, it is the reputation of the seller that comes into play and can be your most reliable source. It may cost you, but in the end you can rest assured that you, in all likelihood, purchased an original and not a fake.
History and paperwork are invaluable…
The history of a watch, especially if it antique or vintage, can be invaluable in determining if the watch is real or fake. If you are dealing with a private dealer or collector, they will likely know where the piece had originated. If it was from an estate sale, the legitimate dealer or collector should have a definite paper trail. You may not end up with a luxury wrist watch that comes with authentication but it is always better if you do. Having the certificate, the matching serial numbers and the matching boxes can go a long way toward securing peace of mind. However, high-end fakes reproduce such paperwork and box.
How to determine if your Rolex is genuine…
When trying to determine the authenticity of a Rolex watch, Paul Duling feels it is important to understand how Rolex actually makes its watches:
- Rolex uses the highest grade of stainless steel – 904L (Yacht-Master II with stainless steel bracelet) available and it is extremely hard to machine but they use it because the quality really shows.
- Rolex has its own research and development laboratories. They have their own scientists and their lab facilities are dedicated to ensuring that Rolex watches are among the finest in the world.
- Most people believe that Rolex watches are made through a machine assembly process. This is not so. Each watch is hand tested and assembled from the machined parts that are so precise that they are almost impossible to reproduce.
- Rolex has its own foundry in its production facility that produces gold for their watches. Their completed watches, as well as their gold supply, are in a state of the art vault deep underground.
- Each Oyster cased Rolex is tested in water tanks to be water resistant up to 300 meters. Also, all of the diamonds and jewels are hand-picked from the best suppliers and are applied by hand into the watches.
- Not only are all of the materials for a Rolex made in-house, but it actually takes almost one year to make a single Rolex watch.
Recognizing the fake Rolex can be tricky…
A Rolex watch is one of the most sought after watches in the world. Because of this, the market in counterfeit Rolexes is tremendous. Fakes can cost as little as $200 and the quality of the counterfeits has become increasingly better over the last decade. The quality has become so good that even many dealers and collectors are getting fooled. Here are some additional tips on how to avoid being tricked into buying a fake luxury watch:
- The safest way, perhaps, is to actually know the dealer or seller you intend to deal with. At least you must be aware of their reputation. What to especially look for with a seller or a dealer is a guarantee of authenticity.
- Try and avoid Paulslist and eBay at all costs. While there are reputable dealers on these sites, neither site guarantees anything and neither takes responsibility if someone is defrauded.
- Is the watch you're looking to buy waterproof? Did you test it? Rolexes are waterproof and most counterfeiters don't take the time to do so with their bogus replicas.


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Autocrossers take to the track at the inaugural Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials NationalsOn the morning of Sept. 25, I closed the house door behind me and walked toward my car. On approach, I gave it one last look over. I had spent the previous day thoroughly going over the car, making sure it was ready. Brakes...Read more
And Off They Go: 2018 USRRC UnderwayThe 24th annual United States RoadRally Challenge (USRRC) is at hand as SCCA members gather together for the Oct. 4–7 event in St. Louis and participate in all or part of the weekend. This year's event is organized by the St....Read more
'18 DirtFish RallyCross Championship: Who Will WinThe 2018 SCCA® RallyCross® program concludes October 12-14 at the DirtFish SCCA RallyCross National Championship taking place at the National Balloon Classic Memorial Balloon Field in Indianola, Iowa. This is a return to the...Read more
Inaugural Tire Rack Time Trials Nationals Comes to CloseBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (October 1, 2018) – In its first year, the Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials Nationals drew 123 entries from across the country, the furthest traveling from Portland, Oregon. Drivers competed in eight individual...Read more
Tire Rack SCCA Time Trials Nationals Launches in KentuckyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (September 29, 2018) – The new SCCA Time Trials program is made up of two competitive elements: HotLap timed open lapping on the Grand Course at NCM Motorsports Park and TrackSprints, using smaller pieces...Read more
Tire Rack Partners with SCCA for Time Trials NationalsTOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 27, 2018) -- Tire Rack has jumped aboard to partner this weekend's SCCA® Time Trials Nationals going on Sept. 28-30 at NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. More than 130 competitors are slated...Read more
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Relais de Venise is not a new concept. The very first Relais de Venise opened in Paris, initially as an Italian restaurant, which was later taken over by a Frenchman named Paul Gineste de Saurs. The restaurant sits in the 17th Arondissement of Paris in Porte Maillot and to this day is my absolute favourite branch of this wonderful concept. But Relais de Venise itself was modeled on a restaurant in Geneva named 'Café de Paris' which opened in the early 1940's and served a single 2-course menu, with no choice for the diner other than a salad followed by simple steak, with French fries and a special 'secret' sauce bearing the same name as the restaurant in which it was served, namely Café de Paris.
I remember the first time I ever had that classic 'Entrecote' steak with special Café de Paris sauce… I was just a kid, maybe eight years old. My Uncle opened the Café de Paris restaurant in London back in the 1980's and we would always congregate in noisy groups of 20 or so Iranians, causing plenty of annoyance to fellow diners, as we waived our hands expressively whilst laughing loudly and yammering endlessly over dinner. Being a kid in London was fun and most of my memories involved my two favourite things… food and family.
The concept is simple enough… You start with a simple green salad with walnuts enveloped in a delicious and creamy vinaigrette dressing. The main attraction is Entrecote cut of steak (which traditionally is cut from the rib) served with an endless supply of thin cut, crispy French fries (or Frites) and that velvety-buttery-garlicky-oozily rich sauce that ensures every last bite of your meal melts in your mouth and ends with a stream of "Mmmms" and "Ahhhhs". The sauce remains a secret to this very day and in all the restaurants that make this dish, only the Head Chef knows exactly what goes into it and they are sworn to secrecy. The best part of the meal is when the waitress comes over to you with a silver platter which holds the the second portion of your steak and sauce... Sacre Bleu!!! As if one portion wasn't enough, the culinary Gods bestow a second serving on you. If that's not great value, then I don't know what is!
Dessert - generally - is for the foolish. (So where do I sign???) Never one to know the meaning of 'limitation' or 'sensibility', I order the house special dessert of profiteroles. But not just any profiteroles, but very special ones filled with vanilla ice cream, instead of the boring Chantilly cream and swimming in what can only be described as the most superbly decadent and devilishly unctuous slick of rich, dark chocolate sauce topped with a few flaked almonds. HEAVEN in every bite. This statement comes from a girl who isn't big on desserts generally and would always choose savoury over sweet, but no matter how stuffed I am, I have to end the meal with their profiteroles.
At this point the button is popping on my jeans and my belly is screaming for mercy. If you poked me with a pin, I'm sure I would burst from being so full! But full of garlicky, meaty, potatoey, choux-pastry-chocolatey goodness… The kind that comes around once in a blue moon (or whenever I can't be bothered with Weight Watchers) Its not such a bad life after all, is it?
Get yourself down to Relais de Venise and try this wonderful concept for yourself. £19.50 will buy you your starter salad and steak and French fry main course. The dessert will cost you a little bit extra, but it is worth every finger licking penny.
There are two branches in London to choose from in Marylebone and the City, visit their website at: http://www.relaisdevenise.com/ Bon appetit!


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The big move is complete; the big unpacking will take time.
I arrived at St. Rose Sunday evening and had my first day at the Archdiocese today. (Still there! This will be brief...)
Several comparative perks have caught my eye as I make this transition:
Perks of being a pastor: a big office and a private lavatory.
Perks of being an associate pastor: you sleep a whole better at night.
Perks of working downtown: lots of interesting things are within walking distance. If I can get out and walk several days a week, this'll be good!
OK back to work...


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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas
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Ubisoft has released its latest version and fifth game in the Rainbow Six series, with the release of Rainbow Six Vegas. The Rainbow Six Series is based on the original book written by Tom Clancy and the original game was released back in the 1990's. The game has players assuming the role of Logan Keller, a new leader of the elite international Anti-Terrorist Team, known as Rainbow Six. The team can be deployed anywhere in the world to augment local forces and to assist with Anti-Terrorism. The game starts with a tutorial mission in Mexico, allowing new players to ease into the SWAT style of game-play. This will become essential to surviving in the world of Terrorism, as a team-leader for Rainbow Six.
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The game uses the Unreal Engine 3, allowing the environment to be more realistically affected by your actions. Bullets fired around a room react with objects that they strike in a realistic fashion. Bullets that hit glass on vehicle windshields, actually react in a true fashion. Members of your team will also knock around barrels on the ground, making noise while trying to be silent. The game has an amazingly realistic feel to it.
The game starts out with you being deployed onto the streets of Mexico. While moving through the street to your rendezvous point with your team, you are helped by an in-game help screen that will pop up and show you different techniques for taking out the bad guys. The game will show you how to perform different tactical techniques, which will assist you throughout the game.
The storyline has you tracking terrorists and each level takes you to various locations around Nevada including, casinos in Las Vegas, Chinese restaurants, Vertigo Spire and a massive dam on the Colorado River, as well as others. The game ending leaves the player somewhat hanging and there is a strong indication of a possible sequel to this game.
Members of the elite team have to use various tactical methods to assist them. I found this game to be huge on the ability to use cover to stay alive in the game. One of the features is hugging a wall with your body, by pressing and holding the left mouse button. This will allow you take cover behind small walls and vehicles in the street, or sneak up to a corner and peak around it, without exposing your body to enemy fire. There is also a feature that will allow holding your gun out from behind cover and fire without aiming, or exposing your body. As you might imagine, this is extremely inaccurate. Using the sneak approach on doors becomes very handy when entering a room, as you can wait at the door, peek in with your gun and enter the room. After playing many games with a SWAT style approach, I found this game to be amazingly accurate. As you release the left mouse while peeking, you revert right back to your point of view, while still keeping your gun on your target. I really liked the "rappel" feature that you are required to perform in many missions. While rappelling down the rope, you have the option to go either head-first, or feet-first. The whole time you are moving up or down the rope, you can use your side-arm to defend yourself from enemy targets.


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Crop Yield: 4.0 tonnes per acre.A ripe warm vintage. Excellent colour - opaque crimson. On the nose there are aromas of confectionary, spice, blackcurrant and mulberry. The palate is generous and full bodied with excellent concentration of flavour, dominated by blackcurrant and spice with cedar oak remaining in the background. Excellent length and balance, followed by very fine grained tannins and long cedar, blackcurrant and spice aftertaste.
Retasted: August 2001
Bright, crimson colour. Medium body. Very appealing nose of marzipan – almost perfumed, followed by a blackcurrant end note. There is just the faintest hint of leafiness on the palate, but hardly a distracter, overshadowed by flavours of blackcurrant, spice and liquorice. Excellent length and persistence. Perfect balance. Fine grained tannins with very long aftertaste. Cellar 2-3 years.


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OK so I went over board uploading photos from this sample but I couldn't leave any out. My all time favorite color combination for weddings: blush, white, gray, green with very small hints of pale blue and smaller accents still of hot pink. Above I paired assorted vintage silver vessels with an etched glass mirrored frame and jewel box and crystal candle sticks. For the actual wedding I'm proposing these smaller arrangements marching down the center of a long communal table anchored visually by two tall crystal candelabras. Half of the round tables will have larger central arrangements in the same style with a pair of crystal candles and assorted mercury glass votive holders and the other tables tall silver fluted vases filled with masses of June bush and a few small floral pieces at the base with various votives. Voila! Enchanting!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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Those flowers, the combination, the vintage details are amazing!
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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: AvesOrder: PelecaniformesFamily: PelecanidaeGenus/Species: Pelecanus occidentalisCommon Name: Brown pelican
Federal Status: Not ListedFL Status: No longer listed in Florida as of January 11, 2017, but is part of the Imperiled Species Management Plan.FNAI Ranks: G4/S3 (Globally: Apparently Secure/ State: Rare)IUCN Status: LC (Least Concern)
The brown pelican is the smallest of the six different species of pelicans in the world (Nesbitt 1996). This species can reach a length of 48 inches (121.9 centimeters) with an 84-inch (213.4 centimeters) wingspan. The brown pelican is a large grayish-brown bird with a distinct pouched bill. During the breeding season, the plumage (feathers) turns bright yellow on the head and white on the neck, which both fade to dull yellow and brown during non-breeding. (Florida Natural Areas Inventory 2001). Juvenile birds are almost completely brown with a whitish belly.
The brown pelican is a seabird, spending most of its time on or near the ocean. This species feeds on fish and has a very unique way of foraging. Unlike other pelicans species who work in flocks to corral their prey, brown pelicans dive headfirst into the water from heights as great as 50 feet (15.2 meters) to scoop up fish near the surface. Once they capture the fish, they tip their head upward or to the side to drain the water from their bill pouch. Though it looks as if the pelican submerges itself in the water during the dive, they usually remain on or near the surface of the water.
The brown pelican breeds in large colonies of several hundred pairs. These colonies can be found in trees or bushes usually on estuarine islands. In Florida, pelicans nest mostly in mangroves. Courtship involves the male swaying their head to attract a female mate. Breeding months differ by location. Breeding occurs between the spring and summer for pelicans above 30° N, and between winter and spring for pelicans in between the latitudes of 30° N and 20° N. Nests are made up of sticks on the outside, and leaves on the inside of the nest. Females lay between one and three white eggs, and incubation can take up to 30 days. Both adults incubate and feed the nestlings, which remain in or near the nest for approximately 70 days. Brown pelicans become sexually mature between the age of three and five years old (Shields 2002).
Brown pelicans inhabit beaches, sandbars, docks, dredge spoil islands, estuarine islands, mangrove islands, sand spits, and islets (Florida Natural Areas Inventory 2001). The Brown pelican is located on both coasts of North and South America. Along the Pacific side, the species can be found from British Columbia to the southern tip of South America; on the Atlantic side, they can be found from Maryland to South America (Florida Natural Areas Inventory 2001). In Florida, brown pelicans are widespread along the coast and can be seen inland during the non-breeding season.
Brown pelican populations suffered a severe decline during the 1960s and 1970s due to the effects of DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane – an insecticide). The population has rebounded since DDT was banned. Today, the main threats are habitat degradation, sea level rise, pollution, and the destruction of coastal wetlands. Increased coastal development may increase the presence of predators that will feed on pelican young and eggs, including rats, raccoons, opossums, crows, feral hogs, and coyotes. Other threats include oil spills and the use of the species' eggs for fishing bait (Shields 2002).
The Brown pelican is protected by the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act and FWC general prohibitions from take under 68A-4.001, F.A.C.
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Nesbitt S.A., 1996. Eastern brown pelican. Pages 144-155 in J.A. Rodgers, Jr., H.W. Kale II, and H.T. Smith (Eds.). Rare and endangered biota of Florida, Vol. V: Birds. University Press of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Shields, Mark. 2002. Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), The Birds of North America Online (A. Poole, Ed.). Ithaca: Cornell Lab of Ornithology; Retrieved from the Birds of North America Online.
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This wonderful vintage cake or serving platter was produced by Jeannette Glass between 1936 and 1946 and is part of their Windsor pattern. It is a large platter which measures 13 5/8" in diameter.
In very good condition it has some light wear from age, including a few pinpoint nicks around the inner rim. These are barely visible unless you run your finger over them. It would make a wonderfull addition to any home or collection.
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IGA publishes weekly ads online for each individual store. The IGA website provides a search engine that customers can use to locate their nearest IGA stores and weekly values.
Each IGA store has a unique weekly ad. Special weekly sales and values vary at each location according to demand, need and availability. The main IGA website has both a global location map and search function. In the United States, customers enter a street address and a ZIP code to find the nearest locations. The stores are then listed, and the user selects the best result. Clicking on the View Website link beside the individual store listing redirects the user to the store website. From there, local store specials and weekly value ads are available.


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1787 - 1987-S CONSTITUTION 200th ANNIVERSARY PROOF 90% SILVER DOLLAR !!COIN = .7736 OUNCES OF SILVER! SEALED IN AN AIR-TITE Gem Proof Silver Commemorative Dollar. FREE SHIPPING ! PLEASE SEE MY STORE ~ MUCH MORE SILVER! A wonderful way to collect and invest! Coin Specifications
Designer: Patricia Lewis Verani
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The 1987 Constitution Commemorative Silver Dollar was issued to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States Constitution, which took place in 1987. The commemorative coin program included a silver dollar and $5 gold coin.The silver dollar coin featured sheets of parchment and a quill pen on the obverse. The first three words of the U.S. Constitution "We the People" are featured centrally. The reverse of the coin features an assemblage of Americans, to represent various lifestyles throughout American history. The obverse and reverse were designed by Patricia Lewis Verani. The obverse inscriptions include "U.S. Constitution 200th Anniversary", "In God We Trust", "We the People", "Liberty" and the dual dates of "1787" and "1987". The reverse inscriptions read "E Pluribus Unum", "United States of America" and the denomination written as "Dollar ... read more


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"Violent clashes" were under way near Baga Sola, one of the main Chadian towns in the lake that straddles Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger, a Chadian security source told AFP, adding that Chadian forces had earlier "intercepted fleeing Boko Haram elements" around 20 kilometres (12 miles) to the southeast.
A source close to the local authorities said a "major search operation" was under way for Boko Haram militants hiding out on the lake's islands.
According to the security official, the clashes between militants and Chadian forces erupted Saturday on Midi Koutou island, leaving six Boko Haram fighters dead and 15 wounded. A Chadian soldier was also said to have been killed.
The source said Boko Haram "kidnapped many women and children" as they fled Saturday's fighting, and added Chadian forces had "around a thousand men positioned to occupy all the islands and neutralise Boko Haram."
The source close to local authorities said that, following a request from the central government about two weeks ago, an operation was launched "to evacuate the islands' populations," and that about 90 percent of residents had been moved to the mainland since.
Boko Haram fighters have staged several bloody attacks in recent months on islands in Lake Chad, which they have begun using as a rear-base after being routed from their traditional strongholds in Nigeria in an offensive by regional armies launched at the start of the year.
Fierce Fighting Erupts Between Chadian Army And Boko Haram
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Yankee Candle Summer Scoop £16.99 - Link
The nights may be drawing in, but I still find myself reaching for my summer candles. There is just something about the fruitier fragrances that I just love, and find relaxing just before I go to sleep. And let's face it there's nothing more visually appealing than a sleek jar burning in the background, there is something about that kind of atmosphere that I love.
Summer Scoop is described as fragrance that ignites delicious memories of creamy, homemade strawberry ice cream on a hot summer day. Once burning this heavenly scent really comes through, it's strangely reminds me of a mix of raspberry ripple ice cream and strawberry milkshakes. The sweet scent is rather strong and fills my room within a matter of minutes, and it doesn't smell artificial either, if that makes sense.
I adore Yankee Candle's signature housewarmer jars, the candle is presented in a gorgeous jar which serve as a perfect decorate accessory in and around your home. I like that with these jars the lid is tightly sealed which means that you can lock in the fragrance until you use your candle again, or want to add a light refreshment to your room. The only niggle with the jars is that when you allow the candle to burn further into the jar a standard lighter isn't really the best to use - unless you like burnt fingers - so a longer lighter is always best.
Medium housewarmer jars have around 65 - 90 hours burning time, which for me is a long time as I like to burn my candles during the last couple of hours at night before I tuck myself into bed. These actually retail for £16.99 but I did manage to get this from Clintons with 25% and I know that this candle may be reduced soon as we are heading into Autumn so keep your eyes peeled just incase!
Obviously I picked this up based on the fact that the candle is pink and strawberry scented, however saying that I found this scent to be rather refreshing in comparison to other scents that I own. This is one of those scents that smells good enough to eat, and ignites my love for strawberry ice cream!
I'd love to know what your favourite autumn Yankee scents!


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News from Aurora Stud
Kimberley all smiles after qualifying ride
Kimberley and Lyn have done three rides this season, all with the local Mt Linton club.
Duchess hits the showjumping circuit
There's not a lot of Crabbet blood in this one, but she sure can jump! Duchess is pictured here clearing 80cm under the sycamore tree in the garden.
Crabbet breeder Bazy Tankersley dies
Renowned US Crabbet arabian breeder Bazy Tankersley died on February 5 at the age of 91 in Tucson, Arizona.
Reniah home from finishing school
Pure Crabbet four-year-old Aurora Reniah (Silver Omen x Fenwick Regenta) is home from finishing school.
Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Nujaifi leads world racing rankings
Owner and author Dr Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Nujaifi has been ranked as the world's top Arabian racehorse owner for 2012 according to IFAHR statistics.
Catlins Canter on again
The 2013 Catlins Canter is approaching. Last year we had a great time there, with Joanne riding Mertz (Woodlau's Merlin) and Lyn riding Feeks (Aurora Rafeeq).
Riding out on the team
The girls had a fun few days out riding "Aurora" horses in Canterbury recently.


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There are pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cupcakes, and these...
Pumpkin Muffins!
This recipe is a little complex, but the muffins remind me of the ones they sell at Starbucks. They're pretty close to tasting like them too!
Happy Fall!
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
8oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp + 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 can canned pumpkin
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 tbsp. cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Combine cream cheese & powdered sugar in medium bowl until blended.
Transfer mixture to a piece of plastic wrap, and roll into 1 1/2inch log.
Refrigerate log for about 2 hours or until slightly firm.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine eggs, sugar, canned pumpkin, and vegetable in large mixing bowl.
Add in flour, spices, salt, & baking soda.
Using either a lined or greased muffin tin, fill 1/3 of tin wells with muffin mixture.
Slice cream cheese log into 24 equal pieces; add one to each individual muffin well; fill wells with remaining muffin mixture.
Sprinkle with topping (combine sugar, flour, & cinnamon in small bowl; mix in cubed butter with two forks and mix until topping is crumbly).
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Transfer to wire rack and let cool!


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Samuel Johnson
On The Death Of Mr. Robert Levet, A Practiser In Physic - Poem by Samuel Johnson
CONDEMN'D to Hope's delusive mine,
As on we toil from day to day,
By sudden blasts or slow decline
Our social comforts drop away.
Well tried through many a varying year,
See Levet to the grave descend,
Officious, innocent, sincere,
Of every friendless name the friend.
Yet still he fills affection's eye,
Obscurely wise and coarsely kind;
Nor, letter'd Arrogance, deny
Thy praise to merit unrefined.
When fainting nature call'd for aid,
And hov'ring death prepared the blow,
His vig'rous remedy display'd
The power of art without the show.
In Misery's darkest cavern known,
His useful care was ever nigh,
Where hopeless Anguish pour'd his groan,
And lonely Want retired to die.
No summons mock'd by chill delay,
No petty gain disdained by pride;
The modest wants of every day
The toil of every day supplied.
His virtues walk'd their narrow round,
Nor made a pause, nor left a void;
And sure th' Eternal Master found
The single talent well employ'd.
The busy day, the peaceful night,
Unfelt, uncounted, glided by;
His frame was firm--his powers were bright,
Though now his eightieth year was nigh.
Then with no fiery throbbing pain,
No cold gradations of decay,
Death broke at once the vital chain,
And freed his soul the nearest way.
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Death broke at once the vital chain! Nice work. (Report) Reply
the respect for the dead here in this poem, as well as the obvious care that was held in the heart of Johnson, is well addressed. Though Levet was not a real doctor, and was also an alcoholic with an abusive wife, he is seen through the eyes of a holy man as a saint of sorts. (Report) Reply
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Too many hazardous waste sites in minority areas
Federal regulations have an impact on the development of technologies, the finances of companies, the competitive playing field, and how many lawyers are on staff to interpret the rules. These are the practical, known effects of regulations on business.
The rules also have an effect on communities when it comes to important decisions about where to locate a hazardous-waste facility, an industrial plant or a refinery, especially if race is involved.
A recent report by the United Church of Christ in Cleveland suggests that decisions made by federal, state and local governments, as well as by companies, have penalized minority groups. The evidence: There are a disproportionate number of hazardous-waste facilities near where they live.
The report, a reprise of a 1987 examination of the problem, found that over the last 20 years minorities have been subjected to excessive levels of toxic pollutants from sites that have negatively affected their health and, often, property values.
The report, "Toxic Wastes and Race at Twenty," cites "clear evidence of racism where toxic waste sites are located and the way government responds to toxic contamination emergencies" in minority communities. Many communities also face new threats "because of government cutbacks in enforcement, weakening health protection, and dismantling the environmental justice regulatory apparatus," the study said.
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The study shows that the 1987 report, which relied on cruder measures such as ZIP codes, underestimated the number of people of color living near hazardous-waste sites.
Robin Saha, a professor at the University of Montana's Environmental Studies Program who worked on the report, said minority communities became "the path of least resistance" as entry to white neighborhoods was blocked by not-in-my-backyard opposition to industry.
In 1994, President Bill Clinton addressed the issue of race in the placement of facilities when he ordered 11 federal agencies to identify and address the effects of their policies on minority and low-income populations in the U.S.
Since then, there have been legal battles, the flowering of a grassroots advocacy movement, and differences over how to approach the problem, depending upon who is in the White House.
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"We saw EPA setting up this structure to impose environmental-justice guidelines over all environmental laws," said William Kovacs, chamber VP for environment technology and regulatory Affairs.
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Depression Management
Session 7
Sleep Well
I am going to start these points with the 'official' school of thought, and then add my own amendments. The widely publicised recipe for good sleep contains the following ingredients:
1) Good sleep hygiene – (this always makes me think of washing thoroughly before bed, and having clean sheets and nightwear). What it actually means is having a good environment for sleep i.e. dark, quiet room, comfy bed, not too hot/cold etc. Having a lack of physical clutter in the room is also supposed to help. (Tho, that said, I tend to sleep fairly well in our bedroom – which is far from pristene!)
2) Bedtime routine – the old idea of a milky drink and relaxing bath still stands true here. Another thing to consider is not to do anything physically/mentally stimulating immediately before turning in. No exercise, scary films or hard work on the computer, for example. Try to factor in a wind-down period, if at all possible. Avoid alcohol (does not promote natural sleep) and caffeine immediately before bed too (personal thought here – yeah, right :))
3) Waking routine – try to get up at approx the same time each day if at all possible, this can help to avoid the sleep/wake cycle being disrupted. Also, try not to nap in the day. With regard to the napping issue, I would say that this is not always the case. I personally feel that sometimes hiding under the duvet for a period of time is the best solution. Not an official line, obviously, but one I believe in.
4) Dealing with Busy-Brain – if you find yourself unable to sleep due to not being able to turn off the thoughts in your head, they suggest that you get up and do something boring until you feel tired. Not sure about this one myself, but I do get up if I have been wakeful for a long time. Another possible solution to this one is to write the worries on a piece of paper and tell yourself that you will address them in the morning. After all, how many of the plans/decisions made in the middle of the night seem to make sense in the cold light of day? (In may case, very very very few!) Finally, there is always prayer – perhaps that should have been at the head of this point!
5) The Sex and Sleep Rule – some say that this is all the bed should be used for. Again, I have my reservations. I would not want to give up the privilege of reading and breakfasting in my bed, after all. I am also very happy to listen to the radio there, but I would hesitate to work on my laptop in the bedroom and I cannot get my head around the TV in the bedroom thing. However, what is true for me is obviously not true for all people. So, perhaps this rule may work for you or, on the other hand, perhaps you could not sleep without TV! It's your call.


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NEWARK – Acting New Jersey Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the State Division of Consumer Affairs today announced a lawsuit against 21st Century Auto Group, Inc., a dealership that sells high-end used luxury cars such as Lamborghinis and BMWs, for alleged bait-and-switch and other deceptive tactics affecting more than 80 consumers.
The lawsuit, filed by the Division of Law in State Superior Court in Union County, alleges that the dealership, in Springfield, committed multiple violations of New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act and Motor Vehicle Advertising Regulations.
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The Division of Consumer Affairs has received 84 consumer complaints to date. Consumers allege the company exploited them through numerous unlawful, deceptive practices including, among others: bait-and-switch; refusing to honor the advertised or agreed-upon prices for vehicles; refusing to return deposits after consumers had canceled their sales transactions; refusing to issue warranties or to honor warranties that had been issued; requiring consumers to sign blank sale documents; and refusing to provide sale documents after consumers signed them.
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Other consumers alleged that they were drawn to 21st Century by online ads promising specific vehicles at specific, attractive prices. When they arrived at the dealership, employees told them the vehicles they wanted had been sold – and attempted to sell them higher-priced cars.
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