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Steve Smith shed a few tears in his final postgame interview.
Steve Smith is retiring after 16 years in the NFL and shed a few tears in his postgame interview.
Smith finished Sunday's 27–10 loss to the Cincinatti Bengals with three passes caught for 34 yards.
"This is it," Smith said in his postgame interview.
Watch the interview below:
For everything you did for this team.— CAR Panthers News (@CarPanthersNews) January 1, 2017
For everything you did for this city.
Thank you #89.
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Smith finishes his career having played in five Pro Bowls and two Super Bowls. In 2005, he led the league in receptions, yards and touchdowns and remains the lone wide receiver since 1992 to accomplish the triple crown. Smith is also one of just 14 receivers with more than 1,000 career receptions.

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I'm proud to present: the tweeting coffee pot version 2.0!
What is it?
A coffee pot that sends out a tweet when the coffee is finished.
The idea was born after I read the story of the invention of the webcam. However, I wanted to give it a modern twist. see: I'm LAZY, and I don't want to check every so often to check if there is coffee… I want to be notified! and since my twitter feed is open most of the time, it seemed like a good idea to let the coffee pot send out a tweet when it's ready.
Quite simple actually: with an arduino + ethernet shield, and only 2 wires. The wires go into the reservoir of the coffee maker and the arduino checks if there is conductivity between the two wires. If there is: there is still water in the pot, and the coffee is not yet ready. if there is no more conductivity, the coffee is ready to be served.


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Giggling white nationalists gloat: Trump is encouraging Twitter racists to spew their 'pro-white' hate
A pair of white nationalists cackled with glee at the growing popularity of their fringe movement — thanks to social media and Donald Trump.
James Edwards, host of the "Political Cesspool" radio program, gloated that the so-called "alt right" movement had ushered a diverse collection of younger social media users into the white nationalist movement, reported Right Wing Watch.
"There's so many different audiences within the 'pro-white' spectrum that they don't overlap anymore," Edwards said. "We have an audience that is different from some of the others, and it's encouraging and uplifting when we come into contact with one another. Used to — 10, 15, 20 years ago — all five of us knew each other. That's not the case anymore."
He brought up the "sad frog" meme, an in-joke meant to mock self-pity that was borrowed from the 4chan message board, that's used by some white nationalists to identify themselves online.
"What you see happening with Twitter, you know, all these different people with the green frog avatars — I don't even know what that means, but they've got thousands of people following them, and they've always got something thoughtful to say," Edwards said, giggling. "It's snowballing to the effect, reaching a critical mass, that I think would have been, at least, part of my wildest dreams in 2004, when we first took to the airwaves."
His guest, the prominent white nationalist Jared Taylor, said he agreed "100 percent" — saying the movement had grown far past his influence and now included a number of bloggers who put out high-quality productions to help spread the "pro-white" message.
"We are putting out a message that is vital to our people more effectively and in more different places, coming from more reliable, believable people than ever before," Taylor said. "I find it hugely encouraging."
Taylor has always window-dressed his white nationalist views with the pretense of intellectualism, but the younger members of that movement trade in more visceral provocations — or, in other words, trolling.
"The most visible manifestation of this is the support for Donald Trump," Taylor said. "Donald Trump is an opportunity for ordinary Americans to say they are fed up. And one of the big things they're fed up about is the racial changes going on in the United States, and they think Donald Trump might actually do something about it."
Taylor, spokesman for the Council of Conservative Citizens and former editor of American Renaissance, recorded anti-Muslim robocalls urging Iowa voters to back Trump, and Edwards hosted the GOP candidate's son on his radio program.
Both men agreed that Trump's campaign had brought their life's work into the mainstream and had emboldened other white supremacists to speak out.
"Even if he's dog whistling about some of our issues, he gives the people cover to come out and be more apparent in their beliefs, and I think that's certainly a good thing," Edwards said.


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Rodgers and skip Les Gillett have qualified for the last 32 of the pairs at the EIBA National Indoor Bowls Championships which start at Melton IBC on April 3.
The pair returned to the Melton club last autumn after a five-year spell with Leicester and are determined to atone for previous near-misses.
They twice reached the national pairs semi-finals while wearing the badge of Melton. Gillett, who is closing on a return to the world top 16, did win the title in 2004, but with a different partner.
Rodgers said: "It's been a few years since we qualified in the pairs and I'm really looking forward to it.
"I never look at who we are playing. I wouldn't say there is anyone we would look to avoid.
"The ability is there to win it if we play to our potential. The only reason I'm going is to win."
They also narrowly missed out on a place in the national triples finals after they were beaten by two shots in the inter-area final.
But they could yet be involved on two fronts at the championships.
Victory against Lincolnshire in Boston this weekend would see them reach the Liberty Trophy final with Leicestershire alongside clubmates Neil Hope and Steve Wade.
The match to decide the English county champions is the biggest final of the 10-day long event and provides the traditional climax to the championships.
Rodgers believes victory would be a fitting way to cap Melton IBC member Arthur Broadberry's year as EIBA national president.
It would also be a pertinent tribute to his grandfather John Wiles, a key player in the club's foundations, who introduced him to the sport as a seven-year-old. Rodgers has been a member of the club ever since.
He added: "Grandad was going to be county president just before he passed away and Arthur took on his mantle.
"I think Arthur was county president when we won the national title at under 25s at Melton. Maybe that's an omen.
"If we could do something in the Liberty Trophy, with Arthur as president, it would be brilliant."
Few greeted the return of the national championships to Melton last year with greater enthusiasm than Rodgers.
He was there representing Leicester last April in the triples and fours, but had already decided that he must return to where his heart belonged.
"It was great to be back playing the nationals at Melton and to come back now representing Melton means a lot to me," he said. "I'm fully focussed on what I'm doing.
"There is nothing like having a chance to succeed at your home club. It holds a lot of history for me."


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Xojo Conferences
Sightseeing tips for Houston
When you go to Xojo Developer Conference early October, be sure to add a few extra days to visit the area.
Beside the malls, zoo, aquarium and museums, there are a few things you may want to check out.
There is battleship Texas available for visit:
and of course NASA has the Houston space center:
If you drive to Austin, you can visit the capital of Texas:
and if you drive to San Antonio, be sure to visit the trail and all those missions. We drove from the Mission de la Espada and to stopped at all the other missions on our way to downtown with the last one known as the Alamo.
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Sounds like "RTJ3" is coming along nicely.
It was just six weeks ago that El-P shared the first snippet of Run The Jewels' upcoming third album RTJ3 via Instagram. At the time, he cautioned fans that he and fellow jewel runner Killer Mike had only just gotten off tour and needed some time to "produce, write, record, mix and master" the record. Basically, they hadn't started.
Apparently El-P and Killer Mike have a different standards of working time compared to normal musical humans, as last night Killer Mike shared a snippet of a song from the new record via Instagram, simply titled #RTJ3.
In the video, which is clouded with Killer Mike's joint smoke, El-P holds up a phone that plays what can only be assumed to be a beat from the album. It sounds as wild as their previous stuff, even through tinny phone speaker. We get some funny faces from the Run The Jewels producer as well.
With this kind of progress, how soon do you think we'll hear RTJ3?


text: So you have a 1949 Gibson L-50 Archtop.... "The pickup is a piezo bridge for an archtop but the preamp is for a flatop acoustic so the impedances don't match". Wouldn't the guitar tech say...You want me to do what to this guitar? I wouldn't have done it and thrown him out of the shop.


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With the completion of Jaybugs granny blankie. I thought I would start a Tuesday tutorial for my squares and the way I border joined them. Part 1 is here - a few tips and beginners readings.
Part 2
I want to give a pictorial of my square pattern I used, please remember this is my first crochet how-to and it may be a little less professional than other online ones....
I used US crochet terms so if you use UK you may find it helpful to look at a crochet stitch conversion chart. If you are new to crochet knowing that there are US and UK terms is something worth knowing - that I didn't know for a few months into my learning to crochet and I couldn't work out why somethings worked and some didn't!
CH - chain stitch
SL - slip stitch
SC - single crochet
DC - double crochet
With a 4mm crochet hook and 8ply yarn:
(As pictured)
ch 3 (counts as first dc), then dc twice into ring (makes 3 dc group as pictured)
ch 3 (makes corner)
3dc into ring, 3ch. 3 times
Join last 3ch to 3rd ch of first 3ch with sl to join the round. (As pictured)
(you will now have 4 groups of 3dc and 4 3ch corners)
3ch (counts as first dc) 2dc 3ch 3dc into 3ch corner space.
*3dc 3ch 3dc into 3ch corner space 1ch** repeat from * to ** 2 more times
Join last ch to 3rd ch of first dc with a sl to join round.(as pictured)
3ch 2dc 3ch 3dc into 3ch corner space.
1ch 3dc into 1ch space of round 2 (as pictured) 1ch.
*3dc 3ch 3dc in corner space, 1ch, 3dc in 1ch space, 1ch**
Repeat * to ** twice more
Join round with sl to 3rd ch of 1st dc (as pictured)
Here I am going to show you how to change colour.
Remove hook and pull yarn tight through stitch to fasten off. (as pictured)
Take new colour and make a sl
slip sl onto hook (as pictured)
NB. if using one colour just continue from join to 3ch as first dc.
Join with sl to any corner space. (as pictured)
3ch 2dc 3ch 3dc into corner space, 1ch, 3dc into space, 1ch, 3dc into space 1ch.
*3dc 3ch 3dc into corner space, 1ch, 3dc into space, 1ch, 3dc into space 1 ch**
* to ** repeat twice more
Join round with sl to 3rd ch of 1st dc.
You can make as many rounds as you like by 3dc 3ch 3dc in every corner and 3dc in every 1ch space of previous rounds.
Add 1ch between every corner group of 3dc group of stitches.
i.e. ROUND 5:
3ch 2dc 3ch 3dc into corner, (1ch, 3dc into space) 3 times 1ch.
*3dc 3ch 3dc into corner, ( 1ch, 3dc into space)1ch** * to ** twice more.
Join with sl to first dc.
Here are some of the different colour combinations I used to make different patterns.
Happy hooking everyone and please let me know if you have any questions or want some clarification on any of my explanation.
edit: If you are completely new to crochet I have most likely been of no help at all and you will find much more benefit here at Meet me at Mikes.
See you next Tuesday for part 3 - how I border joined my granny squares.


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If you see this as the ramblings of a mad person you should try reading about attempts to persuade the UN Security Council to introduce a fifth "crime against peace" (Note 1). This is the "crime" of ECOCIDE (Note 2) dreamed up by "Trees Have Rights Too" campaigner Polly Higgins (Note 3). The Ecologist says QUOTE: Visionaries: Polly Higgins – Ecologist, 1st April 2009 'The planet is currently enslaved to humans abusing its inherent rights – the right not to be enslaved or polluted,' says environmentalist and barrister Polly Higgins UNQUOTE but note the date of that release – April Fools' day leading up to the UN's COP15 fiasco in Copenhagen, fools indeed.
The Gaia Foundation (Note 4), the UK Environmental Law Association (Note 5) and the Haldane Society of Socialist Lawers (Note 6) appear to fully support Polly (Note 7) in her attempts to persuade the UN of the merits of what she calls (Note 8) her QUOTE: .. 'hard law' – the Universal Declaration of Planetary Rights. She will also be unveiling her next step, the rolling out of the 'soft law' – the Universal Declaration of All Beings, more commonly referred to as The Peoples' Declaration. UNQUOTE
In the dream natural world of these activist environmental movements all life on earth has rights which humans have a duty to protect. What they fail to recognise that in the real natural world the only right is the right to fight for the survival of their specie and use other species to that end. The only form of life to dream up the notion of "rights" is the human specy and for most of us it is the survival of humans that is paramount.
Posted all over the Internet on 11th April was the comment QUOTE: The proposal for the United Nations to accept "ecocide" as a fifth "crime against peace", which could be tried at the International Criminal Court (ICC), is the brainchild of British lawyer-turned-campaigner Polly Higgins UNQUOTE. I thought that the "significant human-made global climate change" scam was mad – but this one takes the biscuit!
On 11th April I sent a comment to Polly's "The Lazy Environmentalist - Trees Have Rights Too" blog but it hasn't appeared yet on her "Launch of thisisecocide.com" thread (Note 9) so I attach it as an appendix here. Her thread starts QUOTE: Mass destruction of ecosystems is a crime on a par with genocide, which is why I am calling on the UN with another proposal. This time it is to put in place ecocide as a 5th Crime Against Peace. UNQUOTE
This comment applies equally to all of her supporters. Maybe they'd all like to take a look at the A/V of a dead tree's funeral (Note 10) arranged by Americans who appear to share Polly's feeling about trees rights. This is how people like myself view her and her supporters.
1) see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_against_peace#cite_note-black_book-0
2) see http://www.redstate.com/veronicaestrada/2010/04/11/uns-ecocide-a-wake-up-call-worse-than-cap-and-trade/
3) see http://www.theecologist.org/investigations/natural_world/270378/visionaries_polly_higgins.html
4) see http://www.gaiafoundation.org/
5) see http://www.ukela.org/
6) see http://www.haldane.org/socialistlawyer/54/climate_change54.php
7) see http://www.gaiafoundation.org/documents/WildLawWkshp2009.pdf
8) see http://www.treeshaverightstoo.com/news/2009/10/16/21-10-09-gaia-foundation-evening-wild-law-in-action/
9) see http://thelazyenvironmentalist.blogspot.com/2010/04/launch-of-thisisecocidecom.html
10) see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygY57FdRcr0&feature=player_embedded
11) see http://www.mongabay.com/04strangler_fig.htm
Best regards,
APPENDIX: - comment submitted to Note 9 above but not yet posted by Polly.
Polly, although I have great respect for those who do their bit to protect the environment and try very hard myself to leave it as I find it, don't you think that it is time for you to have a re-appraisal of your stance and your actual lifestyle. You are in danger of letting your enthusiasm turn you into a blind extremist akin to religious extremists.
The vast majority of us reject extremism, including the extremism within the UN, the real agenda of which is:
- redistribution of wealth from developed to underdeveloped economies,
- establishment of a framework for global government,
- enhancement of the finances of a privileged few.
Do you support those agenda? More importantly, have you ever considered that maybe, just maybe, you are a hypocrite? Looking at your different blogs, your presentations and the other information that you present about yourself leads me to think that you might be. Let me present a few examples of why I am suspicious about your motives when making that ludicrous claim that "trees have rights too". How many trees had their "rights" denied because of the following:
- (Note 1); manufacturing the hair products, the make-up, the clothes, the education and training, the living accommodation in London, all of those interests (like wine, long walks in accessible countryside)
- (Note 2); clearing that lovely field, travelling there from London, manufacturing those walking shoes/boots, clothes, rucksacks
- (Note 3); that "remarkable journey" to Edinburgh in June 2008, not to forget that journey to Northern Ireland to address the United Nations on the need for a Universal Declaration of Planetary Rights,
- (Note 4); travelling to Anchorage, Alaska in May 2009,
- (Note 5); travelling to Munich in July 2009 to the Desertec extravaganza
- (Note 6); last but by no means least that journey to the UN's COP15 fiasco in Copenhagen.
I am sure there is much more travelling (and use of all of those wonderful communications and other facilities that humans have developed at the expense of trees rights) to be done, all in the name of protecting the rights of those trees. By the way, why stop at trees. There are all of those poor rats, mice, scorpions, snakes, mosquitoes, termites, etc, that need their rights protecting. Oh dear, I nearly forgot, don't germs, viruses, etc. have rights too.
After due consideration Polly, I'm almost convinced – that you might well be a hypocrite.
I have posted a comment relating to this on the site of Senator Steve Fielding which you may be interested in seeing. See Page 51 comment # 756 of http://www.stevefielding.com.au/forums/viewthread/795/P750/
1) see http://www.blogger.com/profile/06426446366175195351
2) see http://wildlaw-pp.blogspot.com/
3) see http://thelazyenvironmentalist.blogspot.com/2009/07/matrix-of-life.html
4) see http://thelazyenvironmentalist.blogspot.com/2009/05/redrawing-map-of-world.html
5) see http://thelazyenvironmentalist.blogspot.com/2009/07/desertec-industrial-initiative.html
6) see http://thelazyenvironmentalist.blogspot.com/2009/12/planetary-slavery-alive-and-well-in.html
Best regards, Pete Ridley
PS: If you don't feel like posting my comment that's OK. I'll put it on other blogs.


text: Animated fun for kids with Roobard and Custard in their updated 2005 digital incarnation, which retains all the hallmarks of their original cult adventures. In 'When There Was a Surprise', Roobarb builds a new computer to help him with his inventions and realises that technology does not always work the way you want it to. In 'When the Laughing Had to Stop', Roobarb sets up an artist studio and paints a masterpiece portrait of Custard. In 'When Rookie Fell Out of the Sky', Roobarb develops some silly sport wings in an attempt to help his old friend Rookie fly again. In 'When There Was an Elephant', a travelling elephant, with a case of the sneezes, arrives in the garden on a very hot day. In 'When the Books Went Bye-Bye', Roobarb throws all his books out and challenges Custard to a test of knowledge. In 'When There Was a Wind-Up', Custard mocks Roobarb as he starts a new clockwork invention. In 'When Roobarb Went On a Fitness Drive', Custard persuades Roobarb to lose the fat and get fit. In 'When Modern Thingamajigs Need Tweaking', Custard becomes an entertainment svengali and secretly signs-up Moggy Malone and Poodle Princess. In 'When Communications Weren't The Best', Roobarb builds and launches the most amazing satellite. Finally, in 'When the Garden Was Dry', Roobarb decides to irrigate the garden during a hot summer's day.


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Saturday, October 3, 2015
Banana Island Cultural Festival
Banana Island; tapped as one of the most expensive real estate developments in Africa hosted a cultural festival that revealed the diversity of its residence. Banana Island is located in Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria. Here, I capture a few thrilling moments by a cultural group performance.
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Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery and Museum was selected for the screening of the new film from popular and mysterious street artist Banksy. 'Exit through the gift shop' is part of the large street art exhibition the Herbert is currently showing to the public.
This strange but equally compelling film, documents the rise of street artist 'Mr Brainwash' from his beginning as Thierry Guetta, the Frenchman. Whose obsession with filming everything and with street art leads him to meet and film famous and illusive street artists, such as Invader, Shepard Fairey and Banksy. We see how with the help of Banksy and other street artists, Guetta moves forward to become a street artist himself and take the art world by storm and cause massive controversy with his exhibition, much to the surprise of the street art community.
Street art, technically classed as graffiti and an illegal offense often carries political messages and challenges authority through art with iconic images such as the print of 'obey' by Shepard Fairey. What started as backstreet graffiti now has a following of thousands of fans, with some street artists selling work for thousands.
"The film was hilarious" Michaela Yates a Banksy fan commented "I've always loved Banksy and have some of his prints at home so I was excited about this film. It wasn't what I expected with the focus being on Mr Brainwash but I thought it was great, the footage of how street artists produce their creations showed me a whole new side of street art, and it was amazing."
Mark Jameson a street art enthusiast also found 'Exit through the gift shop' to differ from expectations and felt a strong reaction towards Mr Brainwash. "It was a fantastic film, and great to really get inside street art, the interviews with Banksy and Shepard Fairey gave some real insight into the process they go through as artists and also show some of the thoughts behind some of their more well-known works. The focus on development on the street artist Mr Brainwash was interesting but I was hoping to see more of Banksy, Mr Brainwash's work seems a bit unoriginal to me and just a different copy of what other street artists have already come up with, and not worth the hype."
'Exit through the gift shop' gives a never before insight into the world of street art and challenges the audience to decide whether 'Mr Brainwash is the latest in a long line of brilliant street artists, or just another copy cat.
(NOTE: This interview and article was competed and published a long time ago and is being included as part of my online journalism portfolio)


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System Health Check
November 28, 2010 Leave a comment
How many lungs do you have? How many do you think you could stand to lose? If your lymph system is your waste plumbing, how clogged would you want it to get?
If the forests are the lungs of the Earth, then how many can we stand to lose? If the water systems are like lymph, how many toxins can they bear before a component of the system becomes overwhelmed and fails?


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jacket- Spanish Moss Vintage; shoes, skirt and bag- Topshop; basic tank- Zara; ring- Mango
Monday, June 29, 2009
Time to be productive!
jacket- Spanish Moss Vintage; shoes, skirt and bag- Topshop; basic tank- Zara; ring- Mango
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Saturday afternoon photo shoot
Labels: art, CubaoX, fashion, photography, photomanipulation
Saturday, June 27, 2009
overlooking modernity
All images by Francesco Bittichesu, photos grabbed from Desire To Inspire
Fell in love with the settings + designs in these images.
Dreaming to have a home inspired by all this right now!
Labels: interior design, interiors, photography
Thursday, June 25, 2009
photos: LeLove
Can't wait for my lazy Sunday!
Sniffles while doing a pile of homework/drafts/final exam plates + final project
= not easy.
Friday and Saturday are filled with schoolwork + work,
can't wait for my Sunday and then FREEDOM!
Labels: accessories, fashion
Boxed Water
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
For our messed-up weather.
Labels: fashion
Monday, June 22, 2009
Le trafic de Manille
Labels: Manila, photography, photomanipulation
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Prom gowns!
Just a quick trip down memory lane!
We loved wearing colorful gowns. And traditionally, girls here have them made.
My gowns were always designed by Ray Kwan while Izabelli's designer was always Jun Escario.
Makeup was always by Jessie Glova.
Junior Prom: Masquerade
Senior Prom: Fantasy
And my sister's prom that I attended (LMAO)
Casino Royale
*Gown made by Myrna S. this time.
Damn, high school.
Labels: flashback
Saturday, June 20, 2009
More wants
Labels: wishlist
Friday, June 19, 2009
Labels: inspire, interior design, interiors
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The Forest Products Commission (FPC) is expecting spirited bidding from wood enthusiasts and craftspeople attending the quarterly log auction to be held at 10.00am on 6 March 2010 at FPC's Harvey Mill.
Dr Paul Biggs has informed the Board of the Forest Products Commission that he will be relinquishing the position of General Manager of the FPC. Dr Biggs has been the General Manager of the Forest Products Commission since it was created as a separate trading enterprise in November 2000.
Equal opportunity at the Forest Product Commission (FPC) has become a finely-tuned appreciation of the benefits of employing a disabled worker.
Stimulating career opportunities in Western Australia's fascinating forestry industry were showcased to Year 10 students from Clarkson Senior High School.
Great Southern nurseryman and landowner, Bill Hollingworth, received the WA Tree Farmer of the Year at the WA Landcare Awards dinner held in Geraldton last night.


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A velvet rose, persistent and unique, dedicated to one of the leading artist of Dadaism: a homage to Marcel Duchamp and to his "double" Rrose Selavy. With Rrose Selavy, Maria Candida interprets the "double" of Marcel Duchamp, and his jeux des mots Rrose Selavy which sounds in French like "eros, c'est la vie", or "arroser la vie", to make a toast to life.
Maria Candida pays tribute to Duchamp, making a toast to life with her velvety, soft, fresh, just harvested Rrose Selavy. The name Selavy emerged in 1921 in a series of photographs by Man Ray of Duchamp dressed as a woman. Through the 1920s, Man Ray and Duchamp collaborated on more photos of Selavy. Duchamp later used the name as the byline on written material and signed several creations with it.


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Burlesque and more music at VLV
Day two of VLV was a bit short on good music but this was more than made up for by a two hour Burlesque Showcase featuring nearly a dozen glamorous and exotic burlesque acts,with names such as Roxy Delight, Ophelia Flame, Gal Friday and the UK's own Immodesty Blaise. The show's MC Cora Vette did a great job introducing the acts, telling risqué jokes and singing a couple of songs. Best act was Roxy D'Lite with a particularly raunchy and amusing act.
Music wise the pick of the bunch were Doowop group Lil Mo and the Dynaflos, a bubbly Japanese singer named Conny and raucous Liverpool rockabilly band Furious. Earlier we took a crowded and uncomfortable bus trip from the very flashy and over the top Strip in Vegas to the old centre in Fremont Street, where the Golden Nugget is located. Vegas is really just a place of flashy hotels and casinos on the Strip, with nothing much elsewhere apart from parking lots. There is plenty of entertainment going on but the main focus of the town is separating tourists from their money 24 hours a day. Thank God I don't gamble!
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I consider this to be one of the best foods of all time. They are just so good with their salsa and limon.
I like hot cheetos because I like to put on Lime and Tapatio.
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Wellness Champions-Service Menu for your Company, Police, or Fire DepartmentThe Wellness Champions are a group of doctors and health practitioners that are committed to teaching wellness in the workplace. Each educator has a certification number and is listed on this website. The educational format varies based on your company's personal needs.
These events will stimulate, educate and create a healthier company, which in turn will provide more productivity. A desired goal is to initiate a shift in the mindset, regarding their health, from passive to active.
Your employees will be given the tools to not only take responsibility for their health, but also create victories in their pursuit of a better life. Let a Wellness Champion start a 'wellness revolution' in your company, no matter how big or small. These services are also offered to Police and Fire Departments. Please read the brief description and choose a format that might best serve your goals:
There is a fee, per person, to participate, however the successful results make this the most popular service item we offer. Please see our recent TV interview on this website, under 'live footage'.


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So it was viewed by Augustine, from his vantage point on the North African coast. But he worried not so much about the empire as about the threat of a backlash to Christianity.
Hadn't critics warned for years that Christians' pacifism would weaken the empire? Didn't this confirm the fears that Christianity was too other-worldly for its followers to be responsible citizens of the state?
Though church and state had worked together for nearly a century (since the conversion of Constantine), Augustine still felt that he needed to establish once and for all that Christians could in conscience assume the full obligations of citizenship, including participation in warfare.
The task was a challenge. Critics seemed to have on their side the teachings of Jesus himself. Though Jesus never talked about war directly, his message of love, humility, and compassion seemed incompatible with violence and killing. And so it was understood by most early Christians.
However, Augustine had already argued (in his attack on the Manichees) that, properly understood, Jesus' teachings did not in all cases call for literal obedience. Of Jesus' injunction, "If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also," Augustine said, "What is here required is not a bodily action, but an inward disposition. The sacred seat of virtue is the heart."
To illustrate this priority of inward motive, Augustine asked readers to consider a man hitting a boy and another man caressing a boy. The first case seems bad, but the man might be a father lovingly disciplining his son; the second case seems good, ...1


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Hollywood's award season is going to linger on through April Fool's Day this year.
Organizers of the Razzies have changed the schedule for their nominations and prize ceremony. The spoof on the Academy Awards picks the year's worst films.
The Razzies used to announce contenders the night before the Oscar nominations, which are coming Tuesday.
Razzies founder John Wilson announced Sunday that nominations this season will be released Feb. 25, the eve of the Oscar ceremony. Winners of the Razzies will be announced on April 1.
Wilson says Razzies organizers have long wanted to have their awards coincide with April Fool's Day.
A news release announcing the change also notes that it will give the 600 Razzies voters "additional time to see the dreck they will eventually nominate."


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Phuket, Thailand
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Amanpuri (place of peace) was built in 1987 and became Amanresorts flagship property. Reflecting the style and elegance of Thai culture, the resorts graceful pavilions and villa homes are situated in a coconut plantation on a headland overlooking the ... more
Beautifully decorated in contemporary Thai style, and located right near everything. Tanawan is a boutique hotel that offers you everything you could possibly come to Patong beach for. The hotel is neatly adorned with Thai arts and furniture that will ... more
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Phuket, Thailand
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The Wave Patong Boutique Hotel in Phuket, Thailand offers stylish, amply fitted guestrooms in the famed town of Patong. All rooms have LCD TV, baby cot (on request), hair dryer (on request) and iron (on request). Some of its facilities and services are ... more


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Annabelle shares her KiwiOz story!
Annabelle is one of our fantastic KiwiOz Nannies, who has been in her live-in role for two months now. We love Annabelle so much; she really exudes such a passion for what she does! Read her story below:
What was your situation before you called KiwiOz? Why did you need our help?
I recently moved to London on my big O.E and felt the pressure to find somewhere to live, and needed to get a job ASAP. Moving to the other side of the world was such a big step and KiwiOz were fantastic in making me feel so much more comfortable during the stressful times at the start of my journey.
What has been the best part about working with KiwiOz?
The fact they found a family who fit with exactly what I needed and was looking for so quickly took so much pressure off me. They care about me and check in to see how the job is going and if I'm happy. It's nice that they are so involved, even after finding you a job. Also, they offer the nanny drinks and catch ups that help so much when it comes to your social life; being able to meet new people who are in the same boat as you is comforting!
Is there anything we could be doing to better help you?
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Set along the scenic Charles River in Boston, this newly renovated, modern hotel provides a relaxing place to lay one's head when visiting the city.
Furnishings are slick, clean and fresh; a mirror of the waters on which the hotel overlooks, complimented by modern artworks from local artists. Amenities include the sophisticated yet relaxed, ArtBar or Dante, where you can grab a cocktail, lunch, dinner or delicious brunch on the weekend.
The Studio coffee shop can also be found on site, which brews up a large menu of coffee and tea varieties served with house made pastries and sandwiches (perfect for those who need to grab and go.) For those feeling active, our fitness facilities are also located on site, and the Royal Sonesta atrium-style pool overlooking the Charles is one of its most unique features.
The perfect place for a fly by business traveler, a family passing through the city or to throw a large event, The Royal Sonesta, Boston, pays attention to detail, whilst letting you breath and take in the view.


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The EPC is the decision-making and coordination body of the European banking industry in relation to payments. The EPC develops the payment schemes and frameworks which help to realize Single European Payments Area (SEPA). SEPA is a European Union (EU) integration initiative in the area of payments. SEPA is the logical next step in the completion of the EU internal market and monetary union. It was founded in 2002.
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) stands for the European Union (EU) payments integration initiative. With the introduction of the euro currency in 1999, the political drivers of the SEPA initiative - EU governments, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB) - have focused on the integration of the euro payments market. Since then, the political drivers have called upon the payments industry to bolster the common currency, by developing a set of harmonized payment schemes and frameworks for electronic euro payments.
There are 33 countries, 500 million citizens and 87.5 billion annual payment transactions that are regulated by the EPC.
The 28 EU Member States plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Monaco are members of the EPC.
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Greetings, Nestgoers.
For the second straight year, B'More Birds' Nest has been nominated in "The Mobbies," the Baltimore Sun's awards for Outstanding Blogs in Maryland.
We are nominated in the "Ravens" and "Sports" categories. Someone also threw our hat into the ring in the "Orioles" category, but we have no illusions about being the best O's blog around. There are obviously much better out there.
However, we are very proud of what we do around here as far as Ravens coverage goes, so we have no problems asking for your vote there.
Please, go to the Mobbies page and vote for us in the Ravens category, and in the Sports category if you're feeling extra nice.
You can vote once per day through 5 PM on November 10. It requires a login, but fret not! If you don't have a Baltimore Sun account, you can log in through various other platforms, such as Google, Twitter, Facebook, and others. So you have no excuse to not vote!
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Well We've Done It………. $100,000 for a Bass Boat
O.K. most of here at Obsessed with Fishing are old, we'll admit it.
We can remember buying our first bass boat and spending under $15 k and thinking ……. man that's a lot of freaking money.
Then we bought one over $30 k and thought….. that's more than we paid for our first house(s).
It's boat show season and like everyone else that is sick of sitting in the house because it's too cold to fish we went.
Ladies and gentleman the Bass Fishing Community has "Jumped the Shark"
$102,895 for a Bass Boat!!!
O.K. we know that's Manufacture's Suggested Retail Price and no one pays that price but come on. Over $100 k for a bass boat? Who are we trying to kid.
What else would $100,000 buy:
- A house, actually in a lot of the country a very nice house where you can raise a family, retire, etc…
- Pay for a Bachelor's Degree at a state college
- Buy a vacation home
- Invest for retirement – if you're 20 years from retiring an annuity (not the best investment) would still pay $3500 a month in 20 years with $100 k invested today.
- Buy a business; several turn key franchises cost less than $100 k
- Pay off or down your mortgage
- Buy 2, yes 2 new trucks
- Buy 2, Yes 2 Nitro Bass Boats
- Be a hero to a Non-Profit Charity
Or you can Buy This:
We want your opinion!
All of us here fell like that the $100,000 mark has reached the point of ridiculous, but we're just a bunch of poor fisherman…..
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What is the CLEP?
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program. More than 2,900 accredited institutions of higher education award credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. CLEP offers a way to receive credit for "what you know."
Taking CLEP exams can shorten the time it takes to earn your degree, can allow you to skip general introductory courses, and can even satisfy a proficiency requirement by demonstrating that you've already mastered the content. CLEP exams can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate, saving hundreds of dollars in tuition.
What CLEP exams are available?
There are about 33 CLEP exams available to you which cover the more traditional college subject areas. Several of the English exams require an essay. Look at our list of CLEP exams and see if you can get on the fast track to a degree!
How Do I Register for the CLEP?
CLEP testing is available to the public. Area residents may pick up information for the test at any Hillsborough Community College Campus Test Center. The CLEP fee is $85.00 (per test). The CLEP fee is no longer collected at the Bursar's office. All examinees must now go to the CLEP website to register to take a specific CLEP exam. This process includes paying the $85.00 test fee. There is also a $20.00 Test Center Fee (PER TEST) payable to HCC at the Cashier's Office.
Where is the CLEP test administered?
The CLEP tests are given on all campuses except Ybor City. Please contact the campus where you wish to test for an appointment
Can I retake the CLEP exam?
CLEP exams may be retaken every three months. Fees remain the same.
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The College Board has available study guides containing descriptions of all CLEP exams, sample exam questions and answers, test-taking strategies, and general information about credit by exams. For more information about CLEP go to www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html.
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Candidates will not be penalized for wrong answers; only correct responses will be counted toward the final score. Click here to view required test scores.
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Generally on sites like Flickr, you see the most interesting photos (i.e. Explore) and you see the shots from your contacts and in the groups you review, but this can sometimes be something of a closed circle. So, I thought it was about time I started telling you about some of the contacts I have on Flickr. Their work is often amazing and extremely creative. This is hopefully the first in an on-going series.
So first off, meet Olgeir who is a native Icelander and lives on the Reykjanes peninsular in the town of Keflavik. His photographs show the beauty of the local countryside and seascapes throughout the seasons, and he often posts great photos of the Northern lights.
I've always wanted to go to Iceland and Olgeir's photos only make me want to visit more. Although without the local knowledge he possesses which allows him to discover those hidden areas off the normal tourist trail, I know that when I do finally get there, my shots will only be a pale comparison to his.


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#express credit auto
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I cannot speak for "Chest Rockwell", but I can tell you my name is Bacon Jennings that I do work for Express Credit Auto (ECA). My office is at the I-240 & Santa-Fe location, and my direct number is 405-516-2733. In response to "ccook60", let me first say that I can assure everyone the response provided by "Chest Rockwell" is certainly not a response from upper management, nor is it the attitude of ECA to berate disgruntled customers in online discussion boards no matter how harsh their comments may be towards to the company.
In response to the other listed complaints: I am sorry that your experiences with ECA has not been good. It obviously concerns me that you would be unwilling to purchase another vehicle from us. I would like to address your listed concerns in an attempt to salvage relationships that we value very much.
1. I can assure you that all of our vehicles are not the same price. We offer a wide selection of vehicles that vary in price, size, equipment and mileage.
2. We would agree that using payment devices is not ideal, however we specialize in the high-risk credit market. The use of payment devices allows the underwriters the opportunity to loan money to individuals who otherwise may not qualify for financing. We did experience a number of problems with the devices we previously placed in the vehicles, so I do not doubt the validity of your statement. I can tell you that we have switched technologies and no longer use devices that require manual input of codes, or are even visible for that matter. This has significantly reduced the number of reported issues while still allowing us to qualify individuals regardless of their credit histories.
3. I cannot speak to the mechanical issues with your vehicles, as I do not have the specific information available to me. If you would like to call me and provide this, I would be happy to address it in a more detailed manner. It appears however, that even though your vehicles had issues, we stood behind the vehicles and had the issues corrected. We do check every vehicle thoroughly before offering them for sale, in an attempt to ensure that we are providing the best possible transportation choice available. We do make mistakes, and we are not perfect. This is the defining reason behind our warranty. We all understand that cars are mechanical, and no matter how thoroughly something is examined or serviced, things will still break or go bad. We cannot control this; we can make every attempt to correct an issue once it arises.
4. Even though we are a "Buy-Here Pay-Here", Express Credit Auto is not reponsible for, nor do we administer the loans offered for vehicles purchased on our lots. We work with a company called Auto Advantage Finance (most current or previous customers will recognize this) and they service the loans issued against the vehicles used as collateral. As a matter of fact, you will never see ECA listed as a lienholder on a title, as a payee on a vehicle payment, etc. This is no different than buying a vehicle from "XYZ Ford", and having the financing arranged through one of the lenders they work with, such as "ABC Bank". Auto Advantage Finance (AAF) maintains "branches" if you will, at all four of our locations. The decision to work with you on payments or to "come after your vehicle" is no more under my control than it is yours; the exact same as the experience would be at "XYZ Ford". Whether or not your vehicle is running properly is of no real consequence to the bank, as it does not change the fact that you would still have scheduled payments due that you promised to make when signing your finance contract. ECA's concern would obviously be with your vehicle's condition and getting you back on the road as quickly as possible. While I understand your complaints, I simply feel as if they are being directed at the wrong company. Again, you wouldn't call "XYZ Ford" and complain to your salesman if you had fallen behind on your payment to "ABC Bank" who financed the vehicle. You would of course call if the vehicle wasn't running properly. I acknowledge the fact that we have chosen to maintain and establish a close relationship with AAF, and I do take your concerns seriously. I will pass them along to the appropriate personnel within AAF.
Once again, I apologize for any issues that we may have caused, and I invite you to call me at anytime to discuss your concerns further. Thank you.


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Jack's World
"Wait, there's more?!?" is a common refrain heard at Jack's, the mother of all dollar stores. The three-story beast is impossible to miss: It's just down the block from Penn Station and lit up like the Vegas strip. Within its walls are cut-rate versions of anything your thrifty heart may desire, from eyelash curlers (99¢) and glow-in-the-dark necklaces (99¢) to oil pastel sets ($3.99) and colorful Ecobulbs ($4.99). The socks and hosiery selection—loaded with on-trend argyle and lace varieties—rivals that of any St. Marks vendor. One flight up, the second level is jammed with Ikea-priced housewares (we especially like the bamboo bathroom set, $2.99–$7.99), holiday-themed pet costumes, art supplies and bargain DVDs (Pineapple Express, Superbad, etc.). The third floor, meanwhile, houses a nonsensical mishmash of seemingly everything else, which means wine-flavored salami ($3.99), 24-ounce bottles of hand lotion ($4.99) and cordless crêpe makers ($39.99). Our favorite find of all, however, was the green-lidded Sysco knockoff of James Burgess's "I Am Not a Paper Cup" porcelain mug with a silicone lid ($1.99)—nearly $18 cheaper here than you'd pay at the MoMA Design Store for virtually the same thing.


text: The last of a three part series on 2 Peter. The text for this message is from 2 Peter 3:13-18. The message is on Peter's apparent focus as he ends the epistle to move forward with God. A forward motion in our spiritual walk ensures that we do not find ourselves in a place of dangerous spiritual footing.


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Do you walk, bike, take transit, or carpool to work? Ever gotten a flat tire or had to go home early because you were sick?
You can now ride to work worry-free! When San Francisco commuters use a sustainable mode to travel to work and experience a personal or family emergency while at work, CommuteSmart will reimburse the cost of the taxi or public transit ride (up to $150 per ride).
Get reimbursed for your emergency ride home >
- Emergency Ride Home is free to employees, just save your receipt and fill out the reimbursement request.
- The taxi ride must be in an official taxi, rides with Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft are not reimbursable.
The Emergency Ride Program supports everybody who walks, bikes, takes transit, or carpools to work.
What qualifies as an emergency?
Individuals who work in San Francisco may request reimbursement for the following qualified events:
Illness or crisis of employee or immediate family member
Carpool or vanpool ride is unavailable due to unexpected changes in the driver's schedule or vehicle breakdown
Bicycle problem, including flat tire, mechanical failure, vandalism or theft
Required unexpected overtime (i.e. employee was not aware of the situation before the start of the workday). Supervisor authorization is required, and the trip must take place from 10pm - 6am.
Who is eligible to participate?
All permanent 18 & over part-time or full-time employees of a San Francisco employer are eligible to participate.
Trip Restrictions
All Emergency Ride Home trips must originate at the employee's work location in San Francisco. The employee can be dropped off at home, a transit stop or the location of their parked car (e.g. park-and-ride lot, carpool partner's home, etc.).
Emergency-related side trips on the way home are permitted, including picking up a sick child at school or daycare, filling a prescription at a pharmacy, or stopping at an ATM for cash to pay the taxi driver.
Non-Reimbursable Trips
Personal errands or pre-planned medical appointments
Medical emergencies (i.e. when an ambulance is needed)
Business-related travel
Overtime that was planned or known prior to the start of a workday, or that was not authorized by a supervisor
Natural disasters or civic emergencies (e.g. earthquake, demonstration, etc.)
Transit service breakdown or interruption in service
Transportation to a doctor or hospital resulting from an on-the-job injury (Emergency Ride Home cannot be used to replace an employer's legal responsibility under workers' compensation regulations)
Non-emergency related side-trips on the way home
Trips before 10pm or after 6am by regular transit riders who have unscheduled overtime
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- People who engage in risky behavior, such as unsafe sex, do it most likely because their self-control systems are not active enough, U.S. researchers say.
Russell Poldrack, director of the University of Texas, Austin's Imaging Research Center, and colleagues analyzed data from 108 subjects who sat in a magnetic resonance imaging scanner while playing a video game that simulated risk-taking.
The researchers used specialized software to look for patterns of activity across the whole brain that preceded a person's making a risky choice or a safe choice in one set of subjects. Then they asked the software to predict what other subjects would choose during the game based solely on their brain activity. The software accurately predicted people's choices 71 percent of the time, Poldrack said.
"These patterns are reliable enough that not only can we predict what will happen in an additional test on the same person, but on people we haven't seen before," Poldrack said in a statement.
When the researchers trained their software on much smaller regions of the brain, they found just analyzing the regions typically involved in executive functions such as control, working memory and attention was enough to predict a person's future choices.
The researchers concluded when people make risky choices it is primarily because of the failure of the body's control systems to stop.
"We all have these desires, but whether we act on them is a function of control," said lead author Sarah Helfinstein, a postdoctoral researcher at UT Austin.
The findings were published online the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.


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Wood Dale, IL GED Test Centers
If you are searching for GED testing locations in Wood Dale, Illinois please see our listings below as well as cities near Wood Dale., Illinois. Choosing a good GED testing location is important, especially if you want to arrive fresh for your test in Wood Dale. Try to pick a nearby location if possible to minimize your travel time and come ready to succeed. Keep in mind that beginning in 2014 many states now offer the TASC test. It is an alternative to the GED and many states only offer TASC and some offer both. Check to see what test you are taking based on your state!
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How To Get A Raise At Work
Getting a raise is a great way to increase your income, and you don't have to get promoted to get a raise. Increasing your salary compounding effect because your annual raise will be computed off of your salary. If you leave your job chances are you will use your current salary to negotiate at your new company. Bonuses and 401k match programs are also often based off of your salary. Getting a raise has a big impact on your monthly paycheck and increases your lifetime income so that you'll have more money in retirement.
It's possible to get a annual raise even if your boss doesn't like you. Today we are talking about how to get a unscheduled performance based raise. Some companies may only do performance based raises annually but these principles will still apply.
Use these tips to increase your salary at work.
Prove yourself trustworthy
Before your boss will even consider giving you more money you have to be someone that the company can count on. For starters, you need to do the basics well. Show up on time, work diligently and be honest. When your manager gives you a task they need to know that it will be done completely and on time. They also want to know that you understand the businesses and provide a high level of expertise.
Demonstrate your value
- Be creative: Find ways to improve processes and standards. When you use an inefficient process to complete a task identify it's weaknesses and suggest improvements. If its within your power to make the change without asking permission then take initiative and help create positive change. If you do you will demonstrate leadership and value to your manager.
- Help the company: Hopefully you are aware of your companies goals and you have been given clear direction from you manager. That is not always the case. Either way, take initiative, don't wait for your manager to tell you to do something. Be a self starter. Find work or projects to work on that will improve the business.
- Help your coworkers succeed: Another great way to demonstrate your value at work is to help your coworkers be successful. A few positive things happen when you do this. First, your bosses job gets easier because you shield him/her from unwanted questions and problems. Second, more work gets done and you learn from your interactions with your coworkers. Lastly you build a reputation as a expert and reliable source. Those are all positive factors when you go to ask for a raise at work.
- Help your boss succeed: Have you ever asked your boss if they need any help? You'll be amazed at the response you get. Be prepared for them to say yes and give you more work to do but also be prepared for them to be impressed. Help your boss succeed by being supportive and aware of their goals. Ask how you can help them.
Ask For A Raise
Now that you have proven you are trustworthy and you have demonstrated value you are in a position to ask for a raise. If you haven't been doing those things for at least 6 months then be patient and put in your time.
Asking is the key to getting a raise. So many people don't get a raise because they don't ask. If you don't ask then your employer will be happy to continue paying you the same amount year after year. If you want something, you have to ask for it.
Start by schedule a meeting with your manager. Explain why you deserve a raise and make a case for your value to the company. You shouldn't have any problem making a case for your value to the company if you've done the things we outline above. Don't be afraid, ask for a raise. It's important to be specific but reasonable.
Plan out exactly what you are going to say and how much of a raise you are going to ask for. Be prepared to negotiate your salary. If you don't get the answer you are looking for then make sure you ask when you can discuss the raise again. You may even need to ask what else you can do around the office to increase your pay.
You just have to ask.


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Dumbing down education?
Over the years there's been a lot of comment in the newspapers about the standard of education here in the UK. It's probably true that most of what is written washes over your head or you think it's all exaggerated by the newspapers and media. But then, if you start to look into it, you begin to wonder if all those people who talk about education being 'dumbed down' in recent years might actually be right.
Recently we had reason to look at a GCSE maths paper. These are all available to download online and the ones we tried were from AQA.
Have a look at a sample of the questions from last year's (November 2014) maths paper and decide for yourself if maybe, just maybe, we ought to be trying to stretch the minds of our school children a little bit further. Remember, these are from a GCSE paper which is aimed at 16 year olds.
There is a maximum score of 66 marks for the paper, but you only need to get 75% correct to get a C grade.
With the greatest respect to anyone taking these tests, you'd have to be having a really bad day not to get a C grade from this paper.
The examples above are from what's called the Foundation Tier exam – the maximum grade, even if you answer all the questions correctly, is a C grade. If you're a real high flyer, apparently, you get entered for the Higher Tier exam instead. Here's some examples of the more difficult questions in the Higher Tier.
If you're like me you'd wonder if they might be trick questions. I mean, they give you the answers in the question – 33 men said yes, they own a car. Question: How many men said they own a car?
'Show that 24 people were in the museum at 8 am.' Well, I guess that would be 30 – 6.
And, remember, this is the Higher Tier, supposed to be for the brighter 16 year olds.
Dumbing down education? It looks like they might be right.
Or maybe it's that, in recent years, there's a expectation everyone should be able to get a qualification, even if that qualification is meaningless. The same happened with university degrees. At one time they were a sign of a certain level of intelligence or attainment but these days, when it's expected that just about anyone can and should go to university, the whole concept of a degree gets devalued.
Or, maybe it's just me and we should accept that 65p x4 or 30-6 are tricky sums for a 16 year old these days?
Thanks for reading.
Jack Diamond
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In June each year, communities across Ontario recognize Seniors' Month to celebrate the contributions seniors make to our local communities. 2016 is the 32nd anniversary of Seniors' Month in Ontario and this year's theme is "Seniors Making a Difference."
About 14% of Waterloo Wellington residents are age 65 or older and we recognize the unique health care needs of seniors in our community. That is why we have placed intentional focus over the past few years on improving health care options for seniors by increasing access to high-quality, equitable services across all sectors of the health system.
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In 2015, we were pleased to announce the opening of The Village at University Gates, a new long-term care facility in Waterloo. The 192 bed facility represents a 54% increase in the number of long-term care beds in the City of Waterloo.
Additionally this year, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care announced plans to redevelop long-term care homes across the province. Redevelopment projects will include upgrades like improving accessibility with greater wheelchair access and modernizing design to create a home-like environment. Work on the redevelopment of three local facilities will begin in 2016.
Recognizing the need for more efficient and coordinated care for resident in long-term care, the Waterloo Wellington LHIN funded a new and innovative way to provide primary care to those in long-term care.
Through a partnership between Carressent Care Arthur, Carressent Care Harriston, Carrensent Care Fergus and Saugeen Valley Nursing home, two newly hired nurse practitioners will spread their hours across these four Wellington County long-term care homes and provide essential primary care to residents.
Across Waterloo Wellington there are 12 health service providers with day programs available to local seniors. The programs provide important social support to residents and provide respite to the family members who often care for them.
We are particularly proud of the Young Onset Dementia Association (YODA) program which is operated by Seniors' Services, Region of Waterloo at the Sunnyside campus in Kitchener. The program provides residents with early onset dementia and their families with support and respite.
Expansion in day programs across Waterloo Wellington has resulted in 1,600 more seniors having access to these supports.
The Waterloo Wellington LHIN began funding exercise and falls prevention classes in late 2013. In 2015, as part of the health system's ongoing commitment to ensure equitable access to health services, an opportunity was identified to support local, French speaking seniors by providing exercise classes in French. In partnership with the Centre communautaire francophone de Cambridge, Community Support Connections hired bilingual gentle exercise facilitators and were able to begin French language gentle exercise classes in February of 2016.
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Thus far, I've been doing a fine job putting off getting these ordered. Most things I've had to procure for my project have seemed scary for some reason or other but windows take the extra scary cake. I think this cake might be black and have pepper in it…Because they are supposed to be tempered glass (like the kind in cars that crumble instead of shatter and are far more resistant to road travel) these little beasties are frighteningly expensive and I didn't want to have a chance to get anything wrong. Having heard it can take 6-8 weeks for custom windows to get made, I finally gathered my courage today, wrote down my list of sizes about 5 times and called up some window making folk.
I decided that I like the single hung type (which is coincidentally cheaper than the awning type Tumbleweed goes for) and have settled with aluminum. Wood windows are beautiful but they are also higher priced and take a lot more maintenance so for this time I've opted not to go down the traditional route. My parent's house has aluminum windows with a white finish and I don't mind the way they look, actually I think they're rather quaint.
I am lucky to have encountered a very kind contractor at Tumbleweed's workshop last month who has been instrumental in my quest for windows. With his help, I ordered the 10 I need from a wholesale company and should have my aluminum, white finish, low-E, single hung windows delivered in a little over 2 weeks. One less big thing on the list of to buy's!


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This is a neat DVD since it has the two programs combined, and this is a very difficult area to get good shots of. This is one reason we acquired this show, as we have been to the region and can appreciate the extra efforts Rail innovations went through to get the shots. In "The Last Pushers" we see the helper station, and the crews getting ready, and ride along on the helpers, which are generally cut in mid-train, and sometimes on the front to handle the steepest part of the Rogers Pass grade(east slope). There are also trackside views along the way, and this is all shot in the winter.
The second show gives an overview of the route(mostly the east slope), and then shows you the new route with a lesser grade, which eliminated the need for the helpers which are the focus of the first show. The photographer had the cooperation of the Canadian Pacific and has shots onboard the trains, trackside, and even good helicopter footage, which includes both entrances to the new tunnel with trains, and onboard a train as well.
Good narration describes what you are seeing and maps help you understand where you are. In addition we see the remote and famous trestles in the videos such as Stony Creek Trestle. For the person that likes mountain railroading in remote regions this is a good show. All aspects are covered from riding the tops of engines, to helicopter views.
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An interesting view of the Rogers pusher operations prior to the largest Railroad project in 50 years for North America. Good completion footage of the Shaughnessy/Mount MacDonald diversion project.
Canadian Pacifics Rogers Pass on DVD
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When you talk Canadian Railroading in the Rockies, no other name is possibly as famous as Rogers Pass. Spectacular scenery, big bridges, long tunnels, and snow. Lots of snow. Throw in big, long trains and you get one fantastic show.


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Mashable, the leading media company for the Connected Generation and the voice of digital culture, announced today that it has brought on Jessica Plautz as the site's first Travel Editor. Plautz's hire will help Mashable continue to document the digital revolution, diving deeper into the major disruption digital has brought to travel.
"Social media has forever changed the way we travel; from digital checkins to crowdsourced itineraries, we only see more change and excitement to come in the space," said Jim Roberts, Chief Content Officer and Executive Editor. "With Jessica on board we will be able to go much deeper into the travel topics that our audience loves, and provide more resources on leisure and adventures in the digital age."
Plautz will continue Mashable's longtime focus on digital culture and lifestyle, by broadening the Mashable communities' global perspective, spotlighting readers' stories and providing inspiration for future exploration.
Plautz joins Mashable from Skift where she was the Social Media and Engagement Manager. She also was previously the Communications and Engagement Manager at INN and a Creative Fellow at Upworthy.
She can be found at @jessicaplautz.
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A big win like the one over AC Milan deserves a round of applause. Conte and his players got just that from Giuseppe Marotta at the end of the match. He said: "I want to praise the team, coach and squad as a whole for the work they've put in and a hugely important win against a team who – despite being 31 points behind – have turned a corner and could have caused us problems."
There were only two negatives from the night at the San Siro. The aerial collision between Caceres and Poli and Chiellini's call-up to the national team, alongside Buffon, Barzagli, Bonucci, Marchisio, Pirlo and Osvaldo. His inclusion is, to say the least, surprising given he's just coming back from an injury.
"Caceres has a gash on his forehead and he's had 10 stitches, but he's probably better off than Poli," stated the Bianconeri CEO.
"As for Chiellini, we're astonished because Giorgio has been out injured for three weeks and has always trained separately. We thought he could rejoin the group this week and perhaps we need a bit more communication. We're not stirring, we all want the national team to do well, but in this instance we're a bit surprised."
Coming back to the win over the Rossoneri, Marotta enjoyed not only the victory itself, but also the latest record broken by the team, who with 69 points have bettered Capello's Juve of 2005/06.
"That's nice, but statistics don't win matches. Instead, after two consecutive Scudettos, we now have an 11-point lead and we've proven we're a strong a team and are able to win at the San Siro. That's worth more than any statistic."
Marotta is buzzing but he's definitely not one to rest on his laurels. He concluded: "You can always improve. We're always criticised for our performances in the Champions League, and every summer transfer campaign gives us the chance to improve. We'll try to do that again, because we want to go back to challenging in Europe too, making signings when the right opportunities come along, like we did with Tevez and Llorente."


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Do any of the local stations still do live commentary ? Was unable to pick any up on mobile apps yesterday
Think Merseyside might do for awaysCity dont
Merseyside was saying they couldnt do it for liscencing agreements or something like that
Isn't it on the club site?Just checked I have an android phone with -"radio fm "-from playstore and tried both Irish stations and they work loud and clear
Download the Reddit app on your blower and search for soccerstreams, there were loads on there yesterday, really good quality as well.
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The Golden Rock
St. Eustatius, locally known as Statia, lies half way between the Americas and Europe and as such was the ideal trading station for the Zeeland chapter of the Dutch West Indies Company. The Netherlands took maximum advantage of her position as the only Free Port in the Caribbean to the point that practically all trade between Europe and the Americas passed through Statia. Dutch vessels were free of British and French interference and in fact made use of this neutrality to move their Caribbean trade produce. Thus British and French sugar was transported on Dutch ships! The trade meant that Statia was the richest Island of the period and got the nick name of "The Golden Rock" with more than 3000 vessels provisioning and loading goods annually with an average of 200 ships anchored off Fort Orange each day!
The First Salute
Among the 10,000 inhabitants were a number of Dutch traders and officials that had invested heavily in the Americas and sympathy for the Revolutionary cause ran high so when the Andrew Doria, an American brig, anchored off the roads and fired her salute in 1776, this was answered by the guns of Fort Orange (on the insistence of the then governor who had investments in the new state) and ipso facto the Netherlands was the first European power which recognized the independence of the United States (while still allied to Great Britain!). This was not well received in London but was not judged sufficient to end the alliance. The final straw was when Britain discovered a trade agreement between Amsterdam and New York and thus war was declared in 1781, some 5 years after the first salute.
Admiral Rodney was sent with a huge fleet including 3,000 soldiers vs less than 90 defenders. The invasion yielded booty estimated to be 3 million pounds for the crown from which Rodney expected a large reward. He ignored orders to head for the Chesapeake to help Cornwallis being more interested in enriching himself. The result was that the French fleet defeated the British ending the Revolutionary war. Statia's contribution has been underestimated by most historians in this matter. Rodney's avarice was a major factor in causing Cornwallis's surrender. Even Rodney defeating De Grasse at "the Battle of the Saintes" could not make good his previous error.
Statia in the 21st Centurry
Ten months after the capture of St. Eustatius the island was recaptured by the French and finally handed back to the Dutch in 1784 at the end of the 4th Anglo Dutch War. The island never recovered as new trade routes had already been established. The population shrank to some 970 souls by 1950. Currently the population is approaching 4.000 and since 2010, Statia has become part of the Netherlands with the status equal to a municipality.


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There are two general causes of spleen problems:
One is injury to the spleen, which may result from either a hard blow or a puncture.
The other problem, somewhat more common, is an enlarged spleen, which can be traced back to a variety of underlying causes.
The spleen is a vital organ in the sense that it plays an important role in the body's immune system. We can however live without a spleen, though the absence of the organ will bring a new set of problems.
Ruptured Spleen - Spleen problems can be difficult to diagnose, with the possible exception of damage to the spleen due to trauma. A ruptured spleen, or one that has been damaged by a puncture wound, such as by a knife or bullet, can be especially dangerous. In such an instance, there is likely to be a significant loss of blood. A ruptured spleen is definitely an emergency, requiring immediate medical attention.
Enlarged Spleen - An enlarged spleen is usually due to some underlying disorder. The condition may not exhibit any particular symptoms unless the degree of enlargement becomes significant enough to cause pressure on adjacent tissues or organs, most likely the stomach.
A person suffering from an enlarged spleen may feel abdominal pain, but most often will experience a feeling of fullness instead.
Just as other disorders can cause spleen problems, an enlarged or damaged spleen brings along with it the potential to cause problems in other organs. A weakened or damaged spleen will most definitely be harmful to the immune system in general, resulting in a higher chance of illness or infection.
The spleen also regulates the levels of red and white blood cells, or the blood count, and an enlarged spleen is likely to remove an excessive amount of these cells, the result being leukopenia or general anemia.
Removal Of The Spleen - Surgical removal of the spleen may be necessary if the spleen becomes damaged due to injury to the extent it cannot be repaired.
In the case of an enlarged spleen, the spleen may not be able to receive enough blood to nourish itself, and tissue in the spleen may begin to die. If the underlying cause cannot be determined, removal of the spleen may be the only viable option.
Spleen problems associated with spleen removal would, in general, reflect problems associated with a weakened immune system. A person who has had his or her spleen removed would be more apt to suffer from infections and illness than would be the case if their spleen was healthy and intact.
4 diseases which can sometimes damage the spleen to the point where its removal is necessary:
Sickle cell anemia
Cirrhosis of the liver
Symptoms Of A Damaged Spleen - Symptoms of an abnormally functioning spleen include:
A feeling of fullness
Pain or tenderness in the upper left abdomen
Pain in the left shoulder
Pain in the left shoulder can be an indicator that the spleen has become enlarged to the point that some of the tissues are beginning to die.
Symptoms of an enlarged spleen may include a general feeling of fatigue and an onset of frequent infections.
If the spleen has been ruptured, blood pressure may drop significantly due to internal bleeding, and the affected person may consequently feel lightheaded or appear confused.
Most of us don't know a great deal about the spleen or what it does, and it is often confused with the liver. Where the liver is a large body organ, the spleen is much smaller, about the size of one's fist.
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One misconception of the spleen is that it acts as a reservoir for the blood. The spleen only stores the blood it is actively working on in its immune system capacity. If damaged, the fact that significant blood loss from the spleen can occur, apparently lends support to the reservoir theory.
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Please welcome FBI SSA Susan Ostrobinski as the new Director of ILEA Budapest
Director Ostrobinski was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She received her Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School in 1992 and a BA in Psychology and History from Mount Holyoke College in 1988. Prior to working for the FBI, SA Ostrobinski was an Assistant District Attorney for the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
SA Ostrobinski reported to New York in 1999 and was assigned to the Public Corruption Squad. She led several multi-agency investigations targeting corrupt government officials. In 2004, she became the Evidence Response Team coordinator for the New York Office and was responsible for leading and training a team of 40 members in specialized forensic techniques.
In August 2005, SA Ostrobinski was promoted to Supervisor in the International Training and Assistance Unit. SSA Ostrobinski developed the standardized crime scene curriculum used to train international police officers and traveled extensively internationally to conduct this training. In January, 2008, SSA Ostrobinski reported as Assistant Legal Attache in Sanaa, Yemen. She was responsible for all FBI operations in the southern Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. Following the Embassy attack in September, 2008, ALAT Ostrobinski coordinated the crime scene investigation and received the Department of State's Meritorious Honor Award for her efforts.
In 2009, SSA Ostrobinski became the Deputy Watch Commander at CT Watch for the Counterterrorism Division and was responsible for accurate and rapid dissemination of threat information to Executive Management and Field Divisions.
SSA Ostrobinski reported to Toronto as Assistant Legal Attache in April, 2010, and handled all counterterrorism matters for the region, supporting several high profile investigations targeting foreign fighter facilitation networks. In August, 2012, SSA Ostrobinski became a field supervisor in the Charlotte Division and the program coordinator for the Violent Crimes Against Children, Civil Rights and Violent Crime programs.
Director Ostrobinski joined ILEA Budapest in July 2016, replacing SSA John Terpinas after his five-year assignment.


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In preparation for the release of his LP Looking for Lazlo, we collaborated to compose a new visual identity. Inspired by the cinematic and vintage aspect of his sound, we selected a series of ciné clips from the 1960s; these formed the basis and tone of the brand that was applied to the website. We also work together on a regular basis designing promotional materials for his eclectic jazz night 'BAAROOM!' in Shoreditch, London.