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Stats for Lasik Surgery PatientsThe Lasik operation can be a fantastic, life-altering choice for many people whose vision is less than best. There are several different types of Lasik operations now offered, from the original and well recorded treatment to Lasik procedures made with three dimensional wavefronts, or done entirely with lasers. Each of these variations of the Lasik procedure ought to be gone over with the doctor that is to perform the operation.
Like any surgical treatment, Lasik does have the capacity for negative effects.
Often checking out the horror stories of the outcomes of a Lasik treatment can prevent people from seriously considering such a choice. It is also real that the large numbers of individuals who have a successful, trouble-free Lasik surgery tend not to report a comprehensive and long story of their experience, unlike those that have experienced difficulty afterward.
It is good to understand what the possible side results of the Lasik treatment are, and likewise the probability that one of these side effects will happen for a specific patient. Similar to any medicine we take, each has a possible variety of adverse effects, but we usually assume that the likelihood of a severe negative effects is little, and we take the medicine anyhow. This post will hopefully put concerns of the potential Lasik client into point of view so that they can calmly and attentively ponder having a Lasik procedure done in the future.
More than one million Lasik treatments are done in the US every year, inning accordance with the FDA. This arm of the nationwide federal government has built up the following data for the most typical adverse effects of the Lasik treatment. These data will likewise differ by the physician performing the surgery, so ensure to obtain as much details on the potential Lasik doctor as possible.
After Lasik surgery, 1.7 percent of patients experience some glare or level of sensitivity to light after the operation. This varies by patient, however this sensitivity is specifically obvious when taking a look at a more information bright light, such as a streetlight when walking at night, or other strong light and dark contrast. Another light related adverse effects is a halo around a light, and this happens in 3.5 percent of Lasik patients.
The new, fixed check out here vision can be observed quickly by some Lasik patients, in as little as a few hours after surgery. Many patients that have undergone the Lasik treatment discover the modification is irreversible within a couple of days. In 2.6 percent of clients that have had a Lasik procedure done, there is persistent visual fluctuation within a minimum of a part of their sphere of vision.
Some clients do not get a totally remedied sphere of vision after their Lasik procedure. This occurs with a small number of clients, and the FDA data are that only 3 percent of patients have this effect. In all or nearly all cases, the physician in charge will carry out an extra Lasik procedure to enhance this.
This detailing of the significant long-term side effects of the Lasik treatment need to put any personal horror stories into viewpoint. Notification that none of the percentages are above 3 percent, and this need to bring convenience to many prospective Lasik customers. However, it should likewise inspire them to look image source carefully at the Lasik doctor's personal record.
There are numerous different types of Lasik operations now readily available, from the original and well documented procedure to Lasik treatments done with 3 dimensional wavefronts, or done entirely with lasers. It is great to know exactly what the possible side impacts of the Lasik treatment are, and also the probability that one of these side effects will take place for a particular client. Most clients that have actually undergone the Lasik treatment find the modification is permanent within a couple of days. Some clients do not get a completely remedied sphere of vision after their Lasik procedure.


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Warner Bros. and Leonardo DiCaprio's production company Appian Way are travelling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind, a journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's the signpost up ahead -- next stop... the Remake Zone!
That's right. Leo and Company are working on a feature-film remake of Rod Serling's seminal TV series The Twilight Zone. Variety is reporting that Rand Ravich has been hired to write the script for the movie. He previously wrote and directed The Astronaut's Wife and executive-produced Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, in addition to his TV work on Life.
The Twilight Zone redux has been in the works at Appian for the past year, apparently, though Ravich's hire is news. No word yet on the specifics of the film, and whether or not it will focus on one feature-length story or several anthology-style shorter stories as did the 1983 movie. Whatever the case, it seems unlikely that the project will be able to match the magic and singular feel of Serling's original.

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A limited amount of slots are still open for the seventh annual Galloway Captiva Triathlon that takes place at South Seas Island Resort Sept. 9-10.
Kate Gooderham, race director for the event, said the triathlon got started after Angie Ferguson, a nationally-known triathlon coach, was looking for a race for her triathletes that was well-run.
"At the time we started, there weren't that many sprint triathlons and fewer yet that were really well-run, safe and fun and family-oriented. (Ferguson) knew about our expertise in putting on events. We had never put on a triathlon, but it's the same skill-set," Gooderham said.
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The adult triathlon will take place Sunday morning where participants will complete a quarter-mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 5K run. During the adult race, Captiva Drive will be closed from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m.
While scouting out locations for the race several years ago, Gooderham had two attributes in mind: beautiful scenery and a family friendly atmosphere. She felt that South Seas Island Resort fit the bill.
"Every really well-done race has some attributes. If you go out west, you're climbing mountains, if you go to different areas, they have different attributes. We talked to South Seas and they were game to help us do it," Gooderham said.
Seven successful years later, the event attracts nearly 1,000 participants every year. A portion of the proceeds from the event goes to help Community Cooperative's Mobile Food Pantry Program - the funds initially went to their Back Program. Since the event's inception, the Galloway Captiva Triathlon has given over $100,000 to the foundation.
"Fast forward seven years and we have progressed significantly with our efforts to reach children and families who are what we deem 'food insecure.' They don't have consistent access to food to sustain a healthy lifestyle and in many cases these families are living on one meal per day due to limited income and access. That being said we migrated away from the School Backpack Program because it wasn't resolving any issues in the fight again food insecurity. Backpacks are a Band-Aid on a problem much larger than one child in a family not eating. We now manage a comprehensive Mobile Food Pantry Program that focuses on Growing Healthy Kids and serves approximately 6,000 kids in 4,000 households each year. The Mobile Food Pantries are in eight different locations throughout Lee County each month so we are removing a transportation barrier for these families who are struggling. In addition to the food, we have social workers and other human service agencies present at the pantries to help the entire family gain access to other resources that can help them achieve a level of financial and family stability so they no longer need to depend on emergency food programs like our Mobile Pantry. This program is has an annual cost of approximately $60,000 and the now $30,000 in triathlon proceeds has a significant impact on the success of this program," said Tracey Galloway, CEO of Community Cooperative.
Galloway said that in addition to the funds they have received from the triathlon, they have gained new volunteers and increased their advocacy outreach significantly.
"The Captiva Tri is truly the most inspirational, feel good event that we have in Lee County. I am in awe every year when I see participants as young as 6 and as old as 80 coming together to achieve not only a personal goal of completing a triathlon but a community goal of ending hunger and homelessness in Lee County," Galloway said. "It's humanity at its best and we need more of that in our world right now."
Galloway Ford has been the event's title sponsor since day one.
"They have been tremendously supportive - not only in terms of donating funds to the race, but also they provide a location for our Fort Myers packet pick up and do all the organizing for that and then they loan us a van every year which is very important for all the stuff we need to bring out to Captiva. They do a tremendous number of things for us," Gooderham said.
The kid's triathlon will take place Saturday morning and will be split into three age groups: 6-8, 9-10 (sold out) and 11-13. Each age group will swim, bike and run. To help relieve tension, the kid's race isn't timed.
"It's a fun race - we want kids to have the experience of what a triathlon is like without putting pressure on them," she said. "We felt jointly that kids have a lot of pressure on them and there's a lot of areas that they can be competitive but in this particular case, we just wanted them to do it for the joy of being part of this event and not worrying about how they come in."
The adult triathlon will take place Sunday morning where participants will complete a quarter-mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 5K run. During the adult race, Captiva Drive will be closed from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m.
"Safety is a very big thing for us," Gooderham said.
Gooderham said that people from all over Florida sign up for the triathlon. People even travel as far as Michigan and New York to compete in the event.
"What we want is to make it a family-oriented event. With having a kid's event and an adult's event, both groups get to see each other," Gooderham said.
To sign up or for more information, go to captivatri.org.


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TechTVis James Kim has taken a look at the iTunes Music Store and the new BuyMusic (BM) service, comparing and contrasting some of the features of the two services and how they relate to other music services.
While the article specifically states that one canit be recommended over the other due to the current platform dependence of each, more of the comparisons ended in favor of the iTMS. That said, the intro to the article calls BM "reliable," which is in stark contrast to the many negative reviews of the service that have found inconsistencies in pricing, missing tracks, and problems such as not being able to load downloaded songs onto portable MP3 players that were supposedly supported by BuyMusic. From TechTV:
In just a few months Appleis heralded iTunes Music Store unloaded more than 6.5 million songs, convincing the music biz as well as fans that hawking music online makes sound business sense. Music Store has lots of good things going for it, but it wonit be ready for Windows until the end of 2003. Recording execs salivate at the thought of locking up the Windows market, which dwarfs the Mac market by nearly 20 to 1 users.
The recently launched BuyMusic.com takes advantage of a gigantic Windows market ripe for a decent pay-per-download store with no monthly subscription fees. Unfortunately, BuyMusic has some of the same restrictions that plague many subscription services.
Digital music expert Kevin Arnold, founder of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, says BuyMusic.com lacks Appleis seamless, one-price-fits-all approach to downloading music. But thatis the nature of Windows, a multitude of platforms and very few licensing rules. Apple, he says, is the epitome of refinement.
"I would compare Windows to the wild, wild, west," says Arnold. "And Apple is like a gated community."
If iTunes Music Store offers the same ease of use, seamless integration with hardware players, and freedom of ownership when it finally launches for Windows, BuyMusic will look and feel dated.
You can read the full article at TechTVis Web site. Thanks to Observers Eric Estrada for pointing us to the TechTV piece.


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They have also launched their first Christmas ribbon collection today Happy Family Christmas
Ribbons, button hearts and NEW Digi papers to match the ribbon !!
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That's i'm off now as Terry is calling me! he hasn't got up at all today so things are'nt looking very good at the mo.


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Tom Huddlestone is on course to make his comeback from almost four months out injured in Tottenham's Barclays Premier League game at Wigan on Saturday week.
England midfielder Huddlestone returned to full training on Friday, having been sidelined since undergoing ankle surgery in November.
And Spurs boss Harry Redknapp was today confident the 24-year-old, virtually an ever-present this season until injury struck, would be in contention for the April 2 clash at the DW Stadium.
"Tom's a fantastic footballer and it's great to have him back training," Redknapp told his club's official website, www.tottenhamhotspur.com.
"We've two weeks now where we can really work with him and hopefully get him ready for the next game.
"There is no reason why he shouldn't make that with a fortnight's training."
Huddlestone's absence has seen summer signing Sandro stake his claim for the holding midfield spot, while he will also face competition from the likes of Luka Modric, Jermaine Jenas and Wilson Palacios.
Redknapp added: "Yes, Sandro has done well and we've JJ and Wilson. They are all good players and Tom is another good player, so it's good to have him back."


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3D-Restructuring of North Pacific Gyre and Undercurrents during Onsets of El Nino and its implications to Local Climate Effects in various parts of the world, discussion on Differences between summer and winter onsets. (for buplication in Oceanographical Futurology sept-2010)
As has been previously noted by, among others, R.C. Franccccis and others. (Last updated 6 March 1998) and B. deYoung & alii (2004) oceanic regime shifts of marine biota have been observed on north Pacific affecting fisheries and other animals. Here we try to link these economically fortituous events to the not-yet-fully-explained phenomenon called El Nino (see the description of observational parameters of this from f.e. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ensō). The warm water escapes its more common place in the former Sunda and Sahul areas and lets the tropic cool by enhanced cool water resurfacing there, it'll also bring wet times to the drought stricen Andies. This cool water has to come somewhere. In furthere papers we'll discuss the modal effects of the phase of the oscillation and the season it's occurrring to very far places in teh wolrd since its also been noted that some weather effecta in the nearby areas are a direct consequence of this 15000 km spanning phenomenon.


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West Brom keeper Ben Foster: We're a top 10 side
BEN FOSTER insists West Brom can become a permanent top-ten outfit following their flying start.
That has got to be our aim again – a top-ten finish
Despite a change of manager in the summer with Steve Clarke replacing Roy Hodgson at the helm, the Baggies have kicked off the new campaign in even better fashion than they ended 2011-12.
Clarke's men, who travel to struggling Midlands rivals Aston Villa today, went into the weekend sitting in fourth place, having notched up three wins in five games.
But if sustaining that lofty position for eight months is completely out of the question, Foster is convinced Albion should target being among the top half of the Premier League table come next May – for a second successive season.
The Hawthorns stopper, 29, said: "That has got to be our aim again – a top-ten finish.
"We just managed to sneak in there at the end of last season and that was a huge achievement for us.
"As a club we needed to lose that 'boing, boing' tag and in the last few few years I think we've shown we are a very settled and stable Premier League club.
"That's what I wanted to be a part of it here for the remaining years of my career."
Having starred between the posts for West Brom last season, while on loan from Birmingham, a permanent switch was always on the cards for Foster.
And any worries that life under the club's new head coach Clarke might not be as enjoyable or progressive as under Hodgson have clearly proved wide of the mark.
In fact, Foster claims the shuffle at the top has been a seamless one – mainly because the methods and tactics of the two coaches are virtually identical.
"The way the new manager likes us to play is quite similar, to be honest," he said. "He likes us to get the ball down, pass it about and for us to press high up the pitch.
"That's something they share and the lads appreciate it because it's a very similar team ethic. The manager here just goes about his business – he's very low key – and it's the same with the players.
"We've got no real stars here who try to grab the headlines. We're a tight team with a lot of players who really like to work and grind out results.
"We're not a flashy team. The like-minded people here were another reason why I joined."
Foster has certainly stayed true to his word when putting club before country and refusing to end his self-enforced England exile – despite desperate pleas from new national manager Hodgson before Euro 2012.
"It's had a huge benefit. For the last two seasons I have managed to play every league game – bar one at the end of last season," said Foster, who has won five caps.
"My body is in the greatest shape since I started playing. It was definitely the right decision."


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Tales From the Yawning Portal
Weapon (longsword), uncommon (requires attunement)
You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with this magic weapon. If it hits an object, the hit is automatically a critical hit, and it can deal bludgeoning or slashing damage to the object (your choice). Further, damage from nonmagical sources can't harm the weapon.
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Following primary and secondary research into press invites, and studying content and basic layouts in 'Graphic Design for Fashion' I developed two invites for both A/W and S/S fashion shows. Both use the same format, structure and layout following brand guidelines and maintaining continuity of the designs.
As seen in the other design elements, the logo remains central, with structured text formatted below. The body copy used is Helvetica Neue Ultra Light, which I feel is subtle and allows the logo and photography to stand out. As the business will be based in London, the collections will preview at London Fashion Week as shown below on the invitations.
The A/W Collection is monochrome, whilst the S/S collection features full colour images, which is the same as the look books again maintaining continuity across the brand and the printed/digital media (yet to be developed).
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Below shows a mock-up, which was printed originally at A5 Portrait format, and then trimmed down to shape and hold the type and body copy, as well as framing the logo and imagery. I didn't feel it felt or looked luxurious being executed in this way and wanted to experiment more with methods whereby the invite is held in a holder, or slipcase for example. This would add additional quality and a much richer tone of voice.
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Above shows the production process of an A5 invitation holder. Mountboard was cut to size, covered with matte vinyl and scored to create stroke lines to place the invitation through on the corners. I much prefer this simpler style of holder which can hold the A/W and S/S invitations at once. The MONO logo will be on the reverse in black gloss vinyl to create a contrast.


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A How-To Guide for Restoring Vintage Ford Trucks
Hello men and women who are interested in restoring a vintage Ford truck. Most likely you are looking at a serious project here, unless you have a truck that is in relatively good shape or one that has been previously restored.
Before you actually begin restoration work, it is best to consider the time, money and energy it will require. The project itself can take many months. In addition, you will be searching the internet and swap meets for parts. You may be fabricating parts or having someone else make them for you. In fact, you will be creating something from nothing, or close to nothing, if the parts and components of your vintage Ford truck are rusted, corroded, missing or broken.
Once you've decided you truly would like to pursue this project, here are a few broad guidelines:
- Establish a work space. It should be big enough so you have access to all angles of your vehicle: from underneath, the back, front, sides, and engine compartment.
- Work on the major engine components, including the motor itself, the transmission, drive train and axles. If the engine is in tough shape, you may have to have the cylinders re-bored and the valves ground.
- Dismantle and restore the body panels, fenders, rocker panels, bumpers, hood, doors and cargo box. Sand down all rust and rebuild any parts or sections of parts that are completely rusted away.
- Work on the interior, including the seat(s), dash panel, steering wheel, and windshield. You may have to have the seat re-upholstered; you may have to replace the speedometer or other gauges. Check the heater and repair, if necessary. Make sure the windshield wipers operate correctly. Do the interior lights work? Also check the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, brake lights, and running lights. Make sure all the connections work properly and install new bulbs where needed.
- Address the brakes, the suspension, and the exhaust system. Rebuild the brakes, if necessary, by having the drums turned and replacing the pads, springs, cylinders, and other worn parts. Repair the rear springs, if needed, and install new shock absorbers. If the exhaust pipes are pitted, replace them. The muffler is probably old so replace it.
- It may be best to leave the painting of your vintage Ford truck to a professional paint shop. However, if you decide to paint it yourself, be sure to have the appropriate equipment on hand, including a sprayer and compressor. You should also construct or buy a paint booth, not only to control the atmosphere of the painting area, but also to make sure you have proper ventilation. Before beginning exterior painting, remove the exterior trim, including emblems, chrome accents, and lights. Tape off any lights and chrome, such as headlights and bumpers, so you do not paint them inadvertently. Follow manufacturer's instructions for priming and applying the finish coats.
Once you have the major areas repaired and restored as outlined above, then you can apply the final touches. You can add custom detailing, like pin stripes; you can spruce up the interior with custom mats and seat covers; or you can improve engine performance by adding fuel injection or custom exhaust parts. Then you can show your truck at auto/truck shows, and "rub elbows" with other restorers and vintage Ford truck collectors. You may also choose to join an antique auto/truck club where you can compare notes with those who have already restored a vintage Ford truck and with those who are planning to take on this job. Once you have restored or rebuilt a vintage Ford truck, you can expect to experience a new world of restorers and antique vehicle collectors, many of whom have inspiring stories to tell.


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Aloe Vera is Amazing for your skin
To date in the category of natural remedies and treating psorasis. Ive seen the best results from using aloe vera. I apply the leaf directly onto the effected areas of my skin. This soothes swollen areas, and continual application works. I find psorasis occurs internally, aloe vera treats the skin, but wont do the trick…Read More


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Boston: 2 Screenings Down, 3 To GoJuly 5th, 2009
In A Dream's friday night screening at the MFA in Boston was fantastic. Despite it being the day before July 4th, there was still a large and wonderfully engaged crowd at the theater. This morning there was another screening and there are three more in the next seven days for those that spent the holiday weekend out-of-town or otherwise occupied.
The remaining screening schedule is below:
Thursday, July 9th, 12:30pm
Saturday, July 11th, 12pm
Sunday, July 12th, 10:15am
Buy tickets and then RSVP on Facebook.
Laura Bennett of The Boston Globe ran a great review of the film on Friday. We've excerpted a piece of it below:
The streets of Isaiah Zagar's South Philadelphia neighborhood are flush with mosaic: giddy sweeps of tessellated color that swallow whole stretches of wall. For decades, Zagar has blanketed surfaces with tiles, mirror shards, glasswork, bicycle spokes – explosive constellations unfurled from a delirious brain. "In a Dream,'' a documentary directed by his youngest son, Jeremiah, is a love story between a man and his art, a man and his wife, and, in a way, between father and son. Jeremiah Zagar doesn't sugarcoat his father's infinite narcissism and social eccentricities, but he paints a tender and sensitive portrait of a modern-day Don Quixote trapped in his own grand, wifty delusions.
Isaiah looks like a mad prophet, with his furrowed face and woolly beard. He spouts lofty pronouncements about art and life and his quest for creative glory. "I was his reality base,'' says Julia, Isaiah's sweet, earthy wife of 43 years. "And he was my bird. He flew around.'' But the whimsical plot darkens as Ezekiel, their moony eldest son, wrestles with drug addiction, and Isaiah reveals that he has been having an affair with his assistant. Jeremiah Zagar captures some remarkably intimate footage. We see Julia's eyes brim when she learns of Isaiah's infidelity, and we hear Isaiah lash out at his mistress in a moment of scathing regret.
Through it all, Isaiah sketches Julia's face compulsively in his notebook and paints her name on the tiles in his garden. And when Ezekiel returns from rehab, Isaiah says, "No matter what happens to Zeke, he's part of my art world.'' Even his loved ones are bright trinkets in the landscape of his imagination.


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Opera Atelier is Canada's premier period opera/ballet company, specializing in producing opera, ballet and drama from the 17th and 18th centuries. While drawing upon the aesthetics and ideals of the period, Opera Atelier goes beyond "reconstruction" and infuses each production with an inventive theatricality that resonates with modern audiences. These productions feature soloists of international acclaim, period ballet, original instruments, elaborate stage decor, exquisite costumes and an imaginative energy that sets Opera Atelier apart. Since 1985, led by founding artistic directors Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, Opera Atelier has garnered acclaim for its performances at home as well as in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Our mission, simply stated, is to be recognized internationally as the leading interpreter of period opera and to shake off the preconceptions about "period production" by reimagining and revitalizing the great works of the entire operatic canon.
What do we mean by "period production" and "historically informed"?
Opera Atelier's mandate is to produce period opera/ballet/theatre in a "historically-informed" manner. What has always driven Opera Atelier's artistic team has been the desire to explore the original intention of composers, librettists and choreographers and to try to understand their creations in the context in which they were first created. This does not mean that we are a museum company or are slavishly copying something that has been created in the past, rather this interest in "original intention" becomes the catalyst that allows us to create something brand new.
When we use the word "period" it is used in its broadest sense – all time periods are fair game, although our chief interest still spans 17th to 19th century repertoire. We are not producing a re-creation of the original work; rather, each production is a new creative effort which takes its own place in history.
Opera Atelier strives to create productions that would have been recognized and respected in their own time while providing a thrilling theatrical experience for modern audiences.
"Opera Atelier has earned worldwide acclaim for their attention to period-performance detail. Yet, with each new production, they incrementally push staging in new directions."
—John Terauds, The Toronto Star (October 29, 2007)


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Have you seen all the pro-123 TV ads? How much do you think they cost? I couldn't help thinking that anybody who really wanted to help the schools could have taken all that money and given it to the school system instead.
In fact, I have a general rule about elections; whenever you see lots of fancy ads, TV or glossy print, it means that *big money* wants you to vote that way -- so ALWAYS VOTE FOR THE OTHER GUY!!!
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Bell Acres resident co-founded local chapter of romance authors
The main goals of the Three Rivers Romance Writers group are education, togetherness and — ultimately — publication.
"Mostly writers are solitary people, but I think they want to connect. They just don't know where to go. So, I'm hoping getting the word out about this group will bring more writers together," said Sheridan Edmondson, of Bell Acres, co-founder of the group with Sheila Larkin of Hampton.
The club, formed in January, meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month, mostly at Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., and occasionally at the Bridgeville Public Library.
So far, it has attracted 22 members.
Although several members and former members have published books, Edmondson said most have not.
They attend meetings to learn about a variety of writing topics, mostly from those who have had stories published.
Afterward, members and speakers often go out for a bite, where members are encouraged to "pick the brains" of the author.
Last week, Stephanie Keyes of Bethel Park, who has penned several fantasy romance novels through Michigan-based InkSpell Publishing, spoke about "Showing, not Telling."
Keyes, a member of the group, said it is important to connect with other writers whenever possible.
"Not only can you learn from them, but it works the other way around. Information sharing amongst fellow writers is simply invaluable," she said.
Keyes said members are working to "fill a gap in this area. The program is well thought out, and the members are enthusiastic."
Bonnie Forsythe of Butler, a member who spoke to the group about critiquing others' work, said the club "is truly a writers' community.
"I have learned that making the hour drive south has been well worth my time, not only because we've had some terrific presenters at our meetings, but because I've met some wonderful local writers and have fostered professional relationships within the group," said Forsythe, an unpublished author who writes contemporary romance, paranormalromance and urban fantasy.
Other scheduled guests include Gwyn Cready, of Mt. Lebanon, a supporting club member, who will speak on "When Bad Things Happen to Good Authors," at 10 a.m. on Sept. 28 in the Bridgeville library.
She has received theRomance Writers of America RITA award for Best Paranormal Romance, named after RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada, and RWA's Golden Heart award for unpublished works.
Both are given each year at the organization's conference. She is the author of six novels through Pocket Books of New York.
Shannon Godwin, an editor with Entangled Publishing LLC, an online, e-book publishing company, will speak about the publishing industry on Oct. 26 in the Sewickley library and take "book pitches" from club members.
The club will raffle off a critique with her for members.
Edmondson said a former member received a 10-book deal with Entangled publishing house.
The group is planning a writers' retreat the second weekend in October.
"It will be a time when members can focus on their writing, bond with other writers and have some fun," said Edmondson, who has written three yet-unpublished historical romance novels and is working on a fourth.
Before starting the group, she and Larkin attended a romance writing group in Cleveland for three years, but wanted something closer to home.
They decided to form their own group, which is in the process of becoming a RWA chapter.
So far, she said, all members are women and romance writers, but the group is open to men and writers of other genres.
Joanne Barron is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 412-324-1406 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Giorgiana Rosa is Senior Health Policy and Advocacy Adviser at Save the Children, based in London, focusing on sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health.
We know that ongoing preventable mortality in pregnancy and childbirth and deaths of newborns and children under 5 occur mainly among the poorest and most disadvantaged groups and, increasingly, in humanitarian crises and fragile contexts. UHC is critical if we want to address persistent and growing health inequities in women's, children's and adolescents' health. That fact is highlighted in Save the Children's new report, A common cause: reaching every woman and child through universal health coverage, co-published with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH).
The data show the extent to which income levels, where people live and - perhaps most strikingly - women's level of education, largely determine access to the essential health services that can prevent women dying in childbirth and newborns and children not surviving infancy and childhood. It is also clear that there has been slower progress in reducing maternal and newborn deaths, compared to deaths of children under 5. Some interventions in the 'continuum of care' of sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health - particularly access to skilled care during childbirth and post-natal care for both mothers and babies – have lower coverage rates overall and access is highly unequal. Interventions that require well-functioning health systems that are available and accessible to everyone, around the clock, have not seen as much progress as is needed.
While we know that education and other social factors are strong determinants of access to health care and of health outcomes, it is also clear that under-financed and under-staffed health systems, and out-of-pocket spending, remain key barriers to access to essential health care. And these barriers have a particularly devastating effect on women and children, with horrific cases of pregnant women being denied life-saving care because they cannot pay for it, or being detained in health facilities until money can be found to pay for their health care. Fragmented and poor quality health care also deters women from seeking the services they need, with adolescents facing barriers due to stigma, costs, and services which are not youth-friendly or suited to their needs.
Fortunately some countries show signs of progress. Burkina Faso, where Save the Children has been campaigning for UHC, has committed to free health care for pregnant women and children under 5, as well as free screening for breast and uterine cancer. The challenge now is to ensure that free health care for these vital services is backed up by the necessary investment in health systems, including medicine supplies.
UHC – the principle that everyone should have access to essential, quality care without financial hardship – is a fundamental human right and public health imperative. To end preventable maternal and child deaths and implement the Global Strategy on Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health, countries must commit to UHC in a way that guarantees this essential health care, free at the point of use. These services are universally needed, by all families and communities everywhere, and they form the basis for an effective, equitable, and comprehensive health system.
In support of this sentiment, the Elders recently launched a new initiative on UHC, as part of their work on social justice and human rights. Their championing of women, children, and adolescents to be a UHC priority; of the need to strengthen primary health care; and of public financing and services which are free at the point of delivery should resonate with all maternal and child health advocates, nationally and globally.
The G7 also strongly endorsed UHC at their summit in Ise-Shima, with a welcome focus on universal access to sexual and reproductive health services. UHC is indeed an inherently political process, grounded in human rights, and therefore not straightforward. It requires sustained political and financial commitment and investment by governments and development partners. It also requires scrutiny, participation, and activism by communities and civil society, holding governments to account to do all they can to ensure access to essential health care for all their people.
If UHC means anything, surely it means that vital health services, needed by everyone from birth to survive and grow, should be accessible to every woman and every child everywhere.


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TANEYTOWN — The tiny 2-year-old ran to Sue Hartman's arms for a hug and a swing in the air.
"Hi, gorgeous," she called. "You're going to be a heart-breaker someday."
The scene, repeated every Wednesday, is the boy's welcome to the Carpenter's Table, where his family and other needy people come to share a warm meal at the soup kitchen in the basement of Messiah UnitedMethodist Church.
"It's something for me to look forward to everyweek," said a visitor who declined to give her name. "I know people here, and we feel like a family."


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Just an update on my last post about almost fainting in the shower. Last Thursday while I was sitting in class, I had the feeling again. My heart started racing, I began to get hot, and started shaking a little, but it only lasted for maybe 30 seconds. I think the only reason I was feeling this way again was because I was thinking about what happened in the shower. Sorta like psyching myself out, like my body was reacting to only what was in my mind.
The day after (Friday) I was at work thinking about what happened to me in class. I texted my Mom about what had happened and we agreed that I needed to go see the doctor. Wise decision. I made the appointment for next week on Wed (2/4)
I'm eager to hear my diagnosis. The most common concensus I've heard from other people is that I'm either dehydrated or have low blood pressure, or maybe even anemic. I think it's either a blood problem or a food/drink problem. Whatever the case may be, I'm just ready to hear it and literally cannot wait until my appointment next week.
You see, Tues in class I was just sitting there watching the prof write on the chalkboard and I got the feeling again--hot, shaky, racing heart. This time, I wasn't even thinking about what has been happening to me. It just sprouted up out of nowhere, but only lasted about 30 seconds again. But today was worse. I woke feeling weak and very tired. Definetely not motivating for school. I got to school and just felt disoriented. I drank about 2 bottles of water (to try and get hydrated) and had to pee like crazy! lol Anyway, I couldn't concentrate in class so here I am. Skipping my 10:00 class and blogging. I just didn't want to have to go through another class feeling that miserable and not being able to concentrate.
I'm waiting for Trent to get done with his class at 11:15 then we're going to lunch. I hope that after lunch, after I get some more food in me, I'll be able to make it through my 2 afternoon classes without a hitch.
Can it be wednesday already?!
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TIFFIN, Ohio — Ohio Dominican's men's golf team wrapped up competition in the Kyle Ryman Memorial Tournament on Sunday afternoon.
The Panthers finished the three-round tournament with a total score of 953 (319-316-18), and were led by junior Drew Wayman (Wapakoneta, Ohio), who posted a career-low 54-hole score of 225 (73-73-79) to place in a tie for 37th out of 107 competitors. Wayman posted season-low rounds of 73 in the first and second frames of the tournament while also finishing in a tie for sixth in Par 5 scoring average at 4.67 (-4). Wayman led the Panthers in pars (33) and birdies (seven) for the tournament.
Sophomore Blake Saffell (Somerset, Ohio) led Ohio Dominican in round two with a 79, while freshman Jack Rubin (Hilliard, Ohio) finished strong with a round three score of 77 on Sunday.
Freshman Alex Heban (Toledo, Ohio) established a career-low round score of 79 in round three, while freshman Nathan Viverette (Cincinnati, Ohio) shot an 80 in rounds one and two of his first tournament as a Panther.
Ohio Dominican will be back in competition on Sunday, Octboer 8 when it plays in the OVU Highlands Cup Challenge at Marietta Country Club.
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TORONTO, Ont. -- The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has proposed to extend the maximum tractor wheelbase for trucks using anti-idling devices.
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has proposed to extend the maximum tractor wheelbase for trucks using anti-idling devices.
A notice in the provincial regulatory registry indicates the province would: increase the maximum allowable tractor wheelbase from 6.2 m (244 in.) to 7.2 m (282 in.) for vehicles classed as SPIF 1 (Safety, Productivity and Infrastructure Friendly) Designated Tractor-Trailer Combinations – i.e., single, tandem and tridem tractor/fixed axle semi-trailer configurations. Currently, all other Canadian provinces allow a longer wheelbase tractor, although all but one (Nova Scotia) only does so by special permit. (There is no maximum tractor wheelbase requirement in the US).
The changes have been greeted positively by the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA), which has been lobbying for longer wheelbases to provide truckers with greater flexibility in adding emissions-reducing equipment.
DPFs, SCR systems and APUs can occupy up to two metres of frame rail space, the association contended in discussions with the province. The OTA says it will continue lobbying the province to expand the number of configurations that qualify for longer wheelbase limits.
"MTO is moving in the right direction," says OTA chief David Bradley. "The additional vehicles we think should also be included are consistent with the intent of the proposed regulation and share the same characteristics consistent with the criteria used to determine those vehicles that should be approved for longer wheelbases. We are hopeful MTO will take a look at this so that more vehicles can accommodate the environmental innovations."
The proposed changes are subject to a 45-day comment period but could be implemented as early as this summer, the OTA announced.
My question to these clowns at the MTO would be.. why the need for any restrictions on tractor wheelbase length as long as the combination is under the over all length limit??
Can I have a tractor with a wheelbase of 265 and be legal to be on the road with the tandem tridem or even 6 axle as long as I am under 75 ft??
I heard you could buy a yearly permit to register your truck with mto , if you have a truck with a wheelbase longer 244″ and pull 53′ foot trailer . Is this correct?


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The longest winning streak in Florida Panthers history ended with a power-play goal and a few postgame punches.
Daniel Sedin scored his second of the night with a shot off the crossbar and in past Roberto Luongo at 2:21 of overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat Florida 3-2 on Monday to stop the Panthers' 12-game run.
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Colonie is located within Albany County just north of Albany bordered by the Mohawk River and the Hudson River. It is the most populated suburb in the area. It occupies around 11% of the county and was formed in 1895. The last census has the total population at just over 81,000 residents.
In the beginning, Colonie was mostly a series of farms, but after the war, the area began to flourish and a more suburban lifestyle began to reign. By the 1980's the suburban development had taken over the community largely due to the huge highways like I-87 and US Rt. 9, that were constructed at that time. These highways drastically changed life for the community. There are many historical sites in the area, including the Senator William T. Byrne House.
There are four public school districts that serve Colonie; the South Colonie Central School District, North Colonie Central Schools, Watervliet City School District and Menands Union Free School District. There are also several private and/or religious elementary schools to choose from as well as some colleges including Bryant & Stratton College and the ITT Technical Institute. The average for high school graduates is 91.6% for the Colonie area and the average school test scores are equal to that of the national average.
The crime rate in Colonie is 37% lower than the national average which makes Colonie safer than 61% of the cities in the US. Colonie also has a low unemployment rate and the poverty level in Colonie is 68% lower than the national average.
Colonie has a lot going for it and is considered to be extremely livable. With lots of local amenities, a low crime rate, high income per Capita and a stable housing market, Colonie is a great place to live.
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Thanks to Stephanie for organising a Christmas blog hop today. At the bottom of this post you will find direct links to all the blogs taking part, many of whom will be offering a little something to some lucky readers so do hop on over and say hello. My Christmas themed post is my Yule Log (Buche de Noel) challenge.
The main challenge for me was that it was something I had never attempted, partly due to the sheer terror the rolling of the sponge fills me with. However I soon realised there were other challenges, firstly which recipe to use, as I found so many and they were all different. I love my cake, but I do prefer a light, not too sweet recipe, which is another reason I have previously shied away from this traditional French Christmas delight. Many of the recipes contained a lot of sugar and despite the sponge being fat free the filling is either whipped cream or buttercream. I have an aversion to using too much butter and I struggle to find a decent whipping cream here in France. I also had to decide whether I wanted to use cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate and whether it would be a recipe with or without flour. I am not known for my decision-making, which is possibly another reason why I had never given this one a try before. I like to think of myself as an experimental baker so I decided to come up with my own recipe and challenge myself to write this blog as I baked – fool!
For the sponge:
Line a lipped baking tray with baking paper and preheat oven to Gas 4 (cooking time is approx 15 mins)
3 large eggs beaten with 75g of caster sugar for at least 5 mins until very pale and fluffy
100g dark chocolate melted in a bowl over (but not touching) gently boiling water
100g plain flour, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and 1 tsp of baking powder sifted
At this point I watched with a heavy heart as all the lovely air I had beaten into the eggs disappeared as I tried to gently fold in the chocolate and dry ingredients, despite using a metal spoon and gentle touch as recommended. I think the cooled (as suggested) melted chocolate was the issue here. The batter really didn't spread over the baking tray very well as there didn't seem to be much mixture to spread. Never mind, the mix I licked from the bowl was deliciously chocolaty and the cooked sponge looked just fine.
The next challenge was whether to roll whilst still warm, leave to cool, unroll, then fill and re-roll, or leave to cool, fill and roll, I hope you are keeping up here. I decided to opt for the roll it once option, as I would only have to worry about rolling it once!
For my filling I decided on cherry compote, as cherries and chocolate go together very well and it should also help keep the sponge moist and be a bit lighter than the creamier fillings. Having transferred the cooled sponge from the baking sheet to a clean tea towel and peeled off the baking paper I spread over my sticky cherry compote, feeling very pleased with myself.
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What happened next can only be described as a mess, the cake refused to roll and I was left with a chunky doorstop sandwich of chocolate cake and cherry that in no way resembled a buche de noel, traditional or otherwise. This is not the first disaster to come out of my kitchen and it's not likely to be the last either but I gallantly went about covering it (up) in chocolate buttercream frosting and even using my fork to give it a log like effect. We will eat and enjoy it, but I think I might stick to mince pies in future.
Thanks for reading and I hope this has inspired you to get baking in your kitchen, it really doesn't matter if things don't always look cookbook perfect, it is the thought and the taste that count. Please feel free to use my recipe, or alternatively find a real one! If you would like to pop back on Friday I will be posting my review of Stephanie's book Heads Above Water and announcing the winner of the blog hop giveaway. I have a set of postcards to offer one lucky person who leaves me a comment here, please include your email address, thank you.


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Seismic Analysis of Buried Pipelines Subjected to Vertical Fault Movementby E. A. Vougioukas, Natl Technical Univ of Athens, Athens, Greece,
C. Theodossis, Natl Technical Univ of Athens, Athens, Greece,
P. G. Carydis, Natl Technical Univ of Athens, Athens, Greece,
Document Type: Proceeding Paper
Part of: Lifeline Earthquake Engineering
Earthquakes have demonstrated the vulnerability of buried pipelines, mainly to 'non-dynamic' seismic deformations of the ground, such as liquefaction, landslide and fault movement. This paper presents an analysis procedure that is applicable to both horizontal and vertical fault movement, either for strike slip or reverse strike slip fault. Modifications to an existing computer code have been made so that it includes the previously mentioned parameters, taking also into consideration the severe reduction of the flexural stiffness of the pipe due to large axial forces that appear. Numerous parametric solutions are presented, commented and compared to the results of other investigators.
Subject Headings: Buried pipes | Seismic tests | Seismic effects | Vertical loads | Geological faults | Parameters (statistics) | Soil-pipe interaction | Computer programming
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Once a Topshop Visual Merchandiser, today Elisabeth McCoubrie's a Sunspel girl, but it's not her day job that's brought on our girl crush. With her blog Thrills and Frills, Elisabeth invites you to step into her world, from day trips to the Barbican and hangover reducing brunches to her latest reading material and nights spent in Berlin, this one makes Instagram look good. We grabbed five minutes to quiz her on the music brightening her day.
Do you ever listen to music as you write your blog posts?
It depends where I'm blogging from, but if it's in my flat then definitely. I don't own a TV at the moment so it's impossible to watch something and blog at the same time, so music provides a nice mood to work on my laptop.
Which bands or artists make for good blogging vibes?
I always have to listen to something with a little kick while on my laptop otherwise I start drifting off (it's like university all over again!). At the moment I'm digging up old albums to listen to, so my top choice of blogging soundtrack is at the moment Avalanches 'Since I Left You', as im trying to mentally get into some sort of 'summer' vibe.
You've been blogging since 2007. How-if at all-has it changed in that time?
When I started blogging it was very much about taking dodgy pictures in a mirror in your messy bedroom (even Susie Bubble was at it!). It's got so much more sophisticated now with bloggers doing their own shoots on the streets and in their homes, and it's also a LOT more commercial now since brands caught on to how to use bloggers influences on the masses. My own blog has got a little sharper and cleaner in its layouts and themes of posts I think, but it's still very much about the same things such as my terrible spending habits, places I've visited and nice photography and wishlists. I still take dodgy outfit pictures on my phone too!
What do you get out of your blog? And what would you hope others get from it?
I guess its a very selfish thing of liking to have a scrap book of sorts. I like the fact I have somewhere to put my thoughts and wishlists, and share those with like minded people. It's always really interesting to see how other people view your posts and I've actually made some really good friends through it too, which I'm forever grateful for! I started it because I was always boring my family and boyfriend with chat about fashion etc, so it's been a great outlet for that, and I'm sure they're grateful for it too! I'm still quite surprised people even read my blog, but I guess I'd like to think if anyone reads it and has the same silly thoughts and views as mine that it's OK!
Best gig you've ever been to?
Really hard one to choose but I guess The Cure a few years ago, only because I've grown up loving their music and adoring Robert Smith. so when they played 'Boys Dont Cry' at the end of the gig, I'm ashamed to say I cried a little bit. That was just amazing to see my childhood hero in real life! A close second would be Lykke Li, who I saw in a tiny room in Hoxton a few years back and was blown away at how amazing a performer she is, you became completely lost in her music.
Favourite band/artist of all time?
The Cure. Hands. Down. Literally the first music I ever remember hearing as a toddler and throughout the years it's still always sounded fantastic to me. I think I know all of the words to most of their songs, and I do remember being 6 and being convinced I was going to marry Robert Smith when I was older. Yeah, I was a strange child I think....
Best soundtrack to a film?
I really love the soundtrack to Grosse Point Blank, just because it's impossible not to want to dance to it. Miami Vice also has a really impressive soundtrack, but at the moment I listen to Drive's soundtrack while travelling home from work, the perfect commuters album I think!
Favourite music video of all time?
You have to Youtube ABC 'Look of Love', it's the most confusing/amazing video that perfectly represents the 80's decade. Never fails to make me laugh or get up and dance!
Tell me a bit about your Bowie shrine?
I'm a big fan of David Snowdon and both my boyfriend and I adore Bowie (it was something that pulled us together before dating), so when we moved into a new flat it seemed like the only sensible thing to do really. He over looked all our alcohol first, then our plant collection. He's just such a cool looking dude in that portrait, and it's safe to say we both hero worship him a bit. We've just moved flats again so we'll have to find some new kind of shrine to create for him!
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Senior's business draws rave reviews
She has a name destined for the business world, and the mind to match. She's a self proclaimed doodler in class, yet she is still on the Dean's List. She is Hanna Nation, a senior business economics major from Georgetown, S.C., and she is taking strides with her first business.
Nation has come up with a paper line offering hand designed cards and stationery. Called Gadabout and Gallivant, these designs are the byproduct of an artistic eye developed at boarding school, and a business acumen honed in economics classes at Wofford.
(see gadaboutpaper.blogspot.com and gallivantpaper.blogspot.com)
Her story begins near Georgetown.
"I'm from an area between Pawley's Island and Georgetown," says Nation. "I grew up somewhere between the beach and the marsh."
It's called the Lowcountry, and it is here that she acquired her taste for Southern tradition.
"You learn the importance of a hand-written note very quickly in South Carolina," she says. "It's a gesture that is always appreciated, and better late than never."
While she learned her manners at home, she developed her love for drawing at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va.
"I was very blessed because by the time I got to the boarding school they had just finished building a fabulous fine arts center," Nation says. "I had always been interested in iconic and graphic images. Now I had teachers to show me how to make them. I am still using the skills I acquired there -- paper printing and Photoshop programs. I really got the best of it."
Not only did Nation discover how much she loved pen and paper, she learned to love a little city life. Her time at school allowed her to appreciate her home and celebrate what is beyond it. Her work reflects both sides.
When she got to Wofford, she started making things for her friends. They would ask her for birthday card designs or something for holidays, and she would oblige. Some would even frame the designs she gave them. After a while it finally hit her...why not turn her talents into an avocation?
"I always knew that I wanted to do something with them and my best friend finally made me do it. I cannot thank her enough," she says. "I've always had a love of stationery. I love the tradition involved in it. I decided one day that I would put the images to card stock, found a printer in Spartanburg and just kind of did it."
This is where her business training at Wofford took over.
"Business and economics are very, very interesting to me," says Nation. "There is a psychology to it...understanding people and giving them the products that they want."
"Dr. (Timothy) Terrell has been a fabulous influence on me. Dr. (John) McArthur and Dr. (Katerina) Andrews have also been very supportive. They instilled a caution in me, to remove recklessness from the equation and recognize my limitations. I would love to just jump right in with this and have embossed print, better paper, better everything, but my professors have taught me to find stepping stones. Figure out how much you can do at one time and keep working from there."
It's working. She started offering to people in her age group on Facebook.
"My designs were very well received and I was happy about that, but I didn't really know how well they would go over outside that," she says. "I've been cautious about how I released certain things until recently. This woman did an article on me, though, and yesterday I got an order from France. It's just one order, but hey...it's from France!"
The name Gadabout pays homage to the traveler and aimless pleasure seeker "who knows that a hand-written note should always follow." Gallivant, meanwhile, appeals to the more masculine set.
"I wanted Gadabout to capture what women find classic amongst different cultures," says Nation. "Gallivant is really just where guys would rather be."
It has been tough for Nation getting her business going AND finishing out her college career at the same time.
"Especially this year," she says. "I don't want to tell my teachers I can't do the school work because of something I'm doing outside of class. I have high standards and I love learning. There just needs to be more time in the day."
As she looks for more time, she is just beginning another journey, seeking aimless pleasure and success, too.


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What is left will become applesauce, but not until I run into the city to get a couple more bags of sugar (I get mine in 40 and 50 lb bags). Since we lost Bob's Super in Kearney, I can't find it in large bags at a reasonable price, so as much as I hate it, I have to get it in Liberty or St Joseph at Walmart.


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Brenda from Minneapolis, MN, has this 1979 Harley Davidson Ironhead 1000 Sportster.
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- n. A precomputed data structure that stores the brightnesses of surfaces in a video game, etc.
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• Experience with and a good working knowledge of creating lighting within a pre-baked lightmap pipeline.
You have now a full access control on objects lightmap: import, export and use provided uv set for the built-in lightmap compiler.
As result, your OnPostprocessorAllAssets may not find the lightmap textures because it's called during the first run, when the materials are created (and only diffuse textures get imported) and the lightmaps are added in the second run to the project.
Unity sometimes replaces those upon import with some other symbols and may therefore break your postprocessor scripts when they will look for the lightmap textures.
The rest is quite straight forward: the Wizard iterates through all project materials, checks if they contain any shader tags in their names, assigns the corresponding shader, extracts the lightmap texture name, finds the texture and assigns it as second texture to the shader.
If you use the FBX exporter option "embed Media" that includes all textures inside the FBX file, then it does not import the lightmap textures during the first import/refresh activation.
I did not found a way to extract the names of lightmap texture from FBX files inside a Unity post processor script.
I started out by writing a lightmap calculator that unwrapped the scene geometry into new texture coordinates, precalculated all lighting and stored it as a texture.
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