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ZTE scraps 'design our smartphone' crowdfunding campaign
The Chinese phone manufacturer ZTE has cancelled a crowd-funding campaign for a smartphone design based on ideas submitted by the public.
With just over a day to go, 190 backers had pledged $36,000 (£29,000) - much less than the target of $500,000.
The "Project CSX" phone would let users interact with it via voice control and eye-tracking, in which pages are scrolled by eye movement alone.
One analyst said customers may have been sceptical about the features.
In an update to the project page on Kickstarter, ZTE said it had decided to cancel the current fundraising campaign "based on feedback we've received", but was vague on what exact form any new phone might now take.
"However, this doesn't mean the project is over," the firm added.
"We are re-evaluating the device for the winning Project CSX idea - an eye-tracking feature with self adhesive backing - and it will be implemented based on your feedback."
Backers had been able to pledge $199 to receive the phone, had the project been successfully funded, and those who pledged money will now get it back.
'Thousands of customers'
This latest smartphone concept was previously unveiled following the submission of ideas by members of the public.
Besides offering hands-free interaction via voice control and eye-tracking, the phone would also have been usable with a special "self-adhesive" case allowing it to be stuck to walls and other vertical surfaces.
ZTE claims "thousands of customers" voted for the phone's features.
However, Jeff Yee, vice president of technology planning and partnerships at the firm, posted a message entitled "We acknowledge our mistake" on ZTE's community forums in January.
"When the eye-tracking, sticky phone went on to win Project CSX, we lost sight of what many of you submitted and voted upon as competing submissions," he wrote.
"We realize that our decision to introduce the CSX hands-free features on a mid-range device may not have met the expectations of those that backed this project."
A poll on what features to change has so far received 181 responses.
"It is extraordinary because to fund the project they only need 2,500 phones sold - that is a rounding error in most phone production," said Ben Wood, an analyst at CCS Insight.
"It shows that something's gone badly wrong with the campaign - it is just not appealing."
Decent specs
Mr Wood suggested that customers may have been sceptical that the eye-tracking features would work as advertised since the concept is so new.
He pointed out, however, that the specifications of the proposed device were promising in their own right.
The proposed design boasts a full HD display, dual lens camera on the rear and eight megapixel camera on the front of the device, three gigabytes of RAM and a dual SIM card slot - one of which can be used for a MicroSD storage card.
"It's a bit of a tragedy - even though it seems to be a failed experiment, ZTE should be applauded for their efforts," said Mr Wood.

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|Attached to the base of an Oak tree. HUGE shelves of these mushrooms.
|Same as above just the different shelves. Some were over 12 inches wide.
|This is a huge colorful bolete. See the pink bulbous stem?
|Once you touch it the yellow and white parts start to turn blue!
|Side view of another on of the same boletes. I don't think they are edible...
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Please retain your original till receipt as it will be required as proof of purchase for winners and cashback offer, and without this the claim is not valid.
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£5 cashback when the customer spends a minimum of £10 on shopping (including a 350g or 500g promotional pack of Galloway Cheddar) in any store in Scotland (excluding alcohol, fuel, household goods and toiletries). Customer must upload image of receipt to www.gallowaycheddar.co.uk and enter details to receive £5 cashback via post which will be paid within 28 days. Please note that over the Christmas period, we cannot guarantee delivery within 28 days.
Entry restricted to three entries per household and unique email address over the full duration of the promotion. A receipt may only be used once.
Manufacturer's references and other codes that might appear on the pack are not unique codes and will not provide entry to this promotion
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Customer can enter a photograph of their Family Mealtime Moment to enter to win one of 10,000 Galloway serving dishes promotion. The photo must be their own photograph or they must have permission from the owner to submit.
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It appears that Toyota is taking control — of its infotainment systems. As part of an announcement that its new 2018 Camry will be getting a new infotainment system the company revealed it will use open-source software from Linux.
Automotive Grade Linux, or AGL, is a group of more than 100 companies collaborating to develop and improve a common platform, which Toyota is using as the basis for Entune 3.0. Once it's complete and deemed "successful" it will likely cascade over to other Toyota vehicles.
"The flexibility of the AGL platform allows us to quickly roll-out Toyota's infotainment system across our vehicle line-up, providing customers with greater connectivity and new functionalities at a pace that is more consistent with consumer technology," said Keiji Yamamoto, executive vice president, Connected Company of Toyota Motor Corp. (more…)


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Cooking is full of fun science lessons.
Michael Stevens, the host of popular science video show "VSauce" and chef Jamie Oliver team up in this YouTube video as part of the "FoodTube" series to show us how to colour eggs whites green using completely natural ingredients — no synthetic dyes or other funky stuff is involved.
Here's a step-by-step guide of how to perform the trick. It shows science in action.
First, you'll need an egg.
Next, you'll need to chop up some some red cabbage. Soak it in water and microwave it for a couple of minutes.
This produces a beautiful purple juice. Red cabbage juice is commonly used as a pH indicator, or a compound that changes colour when added to a solution to indicate whether that solution is acidic or alkaline.
Now separate the whites into a bowl. The whites are alkaline.
When the purplish cabbage juice is added to the egg white, it turns them turquoise. If you cook it in a frying pan, you get "green" eggs.
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HEALTH RELATED DISEASE - Skin and Allergy Problems
In order to overcome these frustrating symptoms your approach needs to be thorough and systematic. Shortcuts usually will not produce results and only add to owner frustration. This article will cover diagnosing and treating; inhalant, food, and flea allergies. I will also briefly discuss thyroid disease and immune mediated disorders.
Remember, your best source of information is your vet. Many vets are now recognizing the need for holistic allergy treatment instead of the tried and true (and possibly ineffective or dangerous) standby of corticosteroids. If your vet is not helpful, keep looking until you find someone you are comfortable with. You need to remember though, that the success or failure of treatment will rest mainly on you. There is no magic pill to deal with these problems. Unfortunately, there is also no "cure", only systematic treatment options.
Inhalant AllergiesSubstances which can cause an allergic reaction in dogs are much the same as those which cause reactions in people including pollens, dust mites and molds. A clue to diagnosing these allergies is to look at the timing of the reaction. Does it happen year round? This may be mold or dust. If the reaction is seasonal, pollens may be the culprit.
Symptoms of inhalant allergies include: SCRATCHING, BITING, CHEWING AT FEET AND CONSTANT LICKING. The itching may be most severe on feet, flanks, groin and armpits. Dogs may rub their face on the carpet. Ear flaps may become red and hot. Chronic ear infections may follow. Skin becomes thickened, greasy and has a strong odor. Hot spots may develop due to irritation from constant chewing or scratching, which is then followed by infection. Allergies have also been implicated as a possible cause of Acral Lick Granulomas, a frustrating, treatment resistant condition whereby the dog creates a sore on his skin from constant licking
DIAGNOSISIf a dog has the above symptoms and responds well to the treatment measures outlined below, no further diagnostic tests may be needed. If the problem is severe and does not respond to simple measures, allergy skin testing can be done. A portion of the skin is shaved and a variety of substances are injected into the skin to see if they provoke a reaction. If so, an individual series of injections are formulated to give the dog over a period of time (there are blood tests designed to identify allergens without the skin testing, however their efficacy had not been proven. They should be reserved for cases where skin testing is not possible).
Food and Flea Bite AllergiesThe previous section of this article dealt with atopy or inhalant allergies. This article will deal with food allergies or to be more precise, food sensitivities. Food allergies account for only about 10% of allergy problems in dogs, however they are easily treated so it makes sense to test for them if you suspect they may be the culprit of your dog's skin problems.
Like inhalant allergies, food sensitivities primarily manifest themselves with itchy skin. Other symptoms include anal itching, shaking of the head, ear inflammations, licking front paws, rubbing faces on carpeting and rarely vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, sneezing, asthma like symptoms, behavioral changes or seizures. Many people don't suspect food allergies as the cause of their dog's itching because their pet has been fed the same food all its life and has just recently started having symptoms. However, animals can develop allergies to a substance over time, so this fact does not rule out food allergies. Another common misconception is that dogs are only sensitive to poor quality food. If the dog is allergic to an ingredient it doesn't matter whether it is in premium food or the most inexpensive brand on the market. One advantage to premium foods is that some avoid common fillers that are often implicated in allergic reactions.
DIAGNOSISDogs are not allergic to a dog food per se, rather they react to one or more of the ingredients in the food. Some of the most common culprits are beef, pork, chicken, milk, whey, eggs, fish, corn, soy, wheat and preservatives. Many animals are now developing allergies to lamb as well. This was once thought to be very hypo-allergenic, but the more it is used, the more sensitivities are springing up.
The first step in diagnosing a food allergy is to eliminate all possible allergens and feed ONLY a homemade diet with ingredients the dog has never eaten before. The diet should be a protein and a starch. Good examples are one part lamb, rabbit or venison mixed with two parts rice or potatoes. NOTHING else can be fed during this time; no biscuits, chewable heartworm pills, chew toys or any table scraps!! You must also keep the dog away from feces if he or she is prone to eating stool.
This diet should only to be fed for a short period, while testing for allergies. It is not nutritionally complete enough for long term use. Check with your veterinarian before beginning the test. If the symptoms improve during the trial diet, go back to the original food for several days. If symptoms reoccur you know that something in the food is causing the reaction. The next step is to return to the trial diet and add one new ingredient a week (i.e. add beef for one week and if no symptoms occur add corn the next week for one week).
Once you have discovered the allergen you can look for a commercial food which does not contain that ingredient. According to Dr. Ackerman, approximately 80% of dogs with food allergies can be maintained on a commercial hypo-allergenic diet. Some of the common hypoallergenic diets include "Nature's Recipe", "Sensible Choice" and "Natural Life". "Nature's Recipe" makes a lamb and rice food, a venison and rice diet and a vegetarian diet, none contain chemical preservatives. "Natural Life" also makes a preservative free, lamb and rice food called Lamaderm. "Sensible Choice" is a third brand that is considered hypoallergenic because it contains neither wheat or corn and comes in a lamb and rice formulation.
Note: just because a food is labeled "Lamb and Rice" do not assume it is hypoallergenic. Many contain wheat, corn, soy, beef or preservatives. This process of elimination is trying and time consuming. You should be aware that it may take up to 10 weeks to see an improvement. However, it is the best method available to test for food allergies. You may wish to try switching your dog to one of the foods listed above for a month as a trial. If the dog shows improvement you know you are dealing with a food sensitivity, you just won't know which ingredient to avoid. If there is no improvement, you will need to begin the elimination testing.
Flea AllergiesThis type of reaction, again usually severe itching, is not to the flea itself but rather to proteins in its saliva. Dr. Ackerman writes that dogs most prone to this problem, interestingly enough, are not dogs who are constantly flea ridden, but those who are exposed only occasionally! A single bite can cause a reaction for five to seven days, so you don't need a lot of fleas to have a miserable dog.
To test for flea allergies, a skin test is performed which must be read in fifteen minutes and again in forty eight hours. Unfortunately injections to desensitize are not very effective because it is hard to collect enough flea saliva to make a serum!
For dogs with this problem a strict flea control regime must be maintained. We would caution you, however, against using strong chemical preparations on your dog. Often times the flea control program produces more harmful effects than the fleas, including seizures and skin problems, so please use caution.


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Good morning (eek 11am and still in my PJ's). I came upstairs for a shower about 20 minutes ago and got distracted by something on Pinterest - as you do and I'm still sat here at the PC. So a quickish blog post from me and then I'm off to freshen up and I expect bounce on the new trampoline with the dudes as the sun is shining.
If anyone else is after a bit of a bargain, after lots of research we went along to our local B&M stores and picked up an 8ft one with an enclosure at a bargain price. You can see it HERE
The boys LOVE it.
Would you like to see more of my recent makes and adventures in covering myself in glue? You would? That's good as I'm sharing anyway:
Another addition to the home decor range. these are lovely chunky, heavyweight hearts available in Smoke or Duck Egg with your choice of wording on. Decorated with twine and hung with really chunky twine.
These are £5 each plus postage (UK only). Why not pop over to my Facebook page to view more of my makes?
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This post is dedicated to something I wished I learn a bit earlier in my xpages development. There is a built-in feature of Eclipse called Compare With > Local History. I have never even knew about this feature until I was researching the issue in the last post where I couldn't open any xpages. Someone suggested that you use this feature to fix that problem. While it didn't help me with that issue, I was glad that it was now on my radar. Today, I need it since I messed up the control I was working on.
To use this, simply right click and choose Compare With, then choose Local History. Eclipse will open the Local History window, and you can choose the version to compare by revision time. There is also an option to Replace With > Local History.
The Text Compare window shows the two versions side by side and points out the differences. It is really cool how Eclipse visually compares them for you. Also notice, on the right, you can see the Local History window. If the history I picked doesn't help I can choose another time until I find the right one.
BTW: I am going on vacation tomorrow, so I won't be posting again for a while!


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The President and Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, walked around a golden statue of a sitting Buddha on a tour led by the Abbot of the monastery wearing saffron robes.
The complex is a sprawling display of buildings with colourful spires, gardens and waterfalls.
Thais viewed his trip to Wat Pho as an act of respect.
The sprawling complex was built on the site of a centuries-old temple along the banks of the Chao Phraya river near the Grand Palace.
It is in the quiet, historic old quarter of Bangkok, outside the skyscraper-and-traffic clogged downtown.
The visit to Thailand, less than 18 hours long, is a gesture of friendship to a long-standing partner and major non-NATO ally.
Still, the two countries have faced strains, most recently after the 2006 military coup that deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and Obama's visit offers an opportunity to restate and broaden the relationship.
Later in the day Obama will receive a royal audience with 84-year-old, US-born, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest serving living monarch.
The centrepiece of the Asia trip comes Monday when Obama travels to Myanmar, the once reclusive and autocratic state that has begun instituting democratic measures.
Mr Obama has eased sanction on the country, also known as Burma, and his visit will be the first there by a sitting US President.


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10th October 2015
Seletar has changed drastically over the years as the authorities transformed it into an aerospace hub, clearing much for its colonial architecture and the old RAF airbase, much of what was left is becoming more of a colonial façade, occupying a small portion of the original Seletar like a sort of theme-park now. The old soul has given way to something else. Yet at this intense transformation of Seletar, a couple of things still bring you back to what Seletar was.
One of them is Canteen 398, which has been sitting of the fringe of destruction by nature or encroaching development in the recent years. I am glad that this canteen dating back to 1969 is still standing and making its stand to preserve an institution of the old Seletar.
A painful sight, July 2015
Time and time again, I reminded myself to visit Canteen 398 and I am glad I did it last weekend. The canteen is a humble looking structure, they have just recovered from the damage caused by a fallen tree and the stalls are still going on with their own daily business, serving the workers around the area as well as military personnel from Seletar Camp.
We had breakfast. Two eggs and a cup of kopi, still made with condensed milk rather than sweetener which you could tell the difference as you add condensed milk to the kopi, it is thicker, and takes a bit longer to dissolve and the taste is somewhat different too.
There are two more stalls, one cai fan (mixed rice) stall and a Malay stall with excellent archar and a friendly auntie. The Malay stall was been around for at least 16 (or was it 60 years?).
The atmosphere here, a bit like Colbar reminded me of my childhood days hanging around the coffeeshop in Neo Tiew. Something you can't quite get nowadays in Singapore. Seletar 398 is like another world on its own, going on with what they have been doing since 1969, while Singapore continued to change outside.
I was reminded of Shashlik which is closing at end of this year. The auntie sensing our disappointment of missing the Baked Alaska telling us to come back again. Regardless of what the future holds, they will keep on going.


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Full Monticello Loop: Big day from Pine Creek Campground with the loop to East Jefferson (Patsy Peak) Middle and North Jefferson (Sally Hemings Peak) and then down the north face to old overgrown trails looping back. Saw 7 Bighorn sheep on Patsy near the summit, got pretty close as I startled them over a rise, 3 very large rams. Ended up seeing 10 more at ~9400 feet on the rounded east ridge of Sally Hemings Peak. This is a beautiful canyon with the finest and purest Limber pine forst I have ever come across, especially in the drainage north of of Sally Hemings. The aspen was blooming the grass green. I feel bad for those that choose a different route. There are a plethora of springs and the water is delicious and needs no filtering. The best part of the day is when we were rounding off the north slope of Sally Hemings (North Jeff) to glissade the northeast coulior we found a fine bleached bighorn ram skull that we were able to keep safe all the way back home. The trail present on old maps down here is badly overgrown and it is difficult to say when a human was last here. We found big aspens with inscriptions from 1910 to 1954, but nothing since then. We located it, but it wasnt a very quick trail until we traversed to the spring above the Little North Fork of Pine Creek and then it was easy to get down. There is one spectacular campsite on the south Fork that should be held out for if doing this as an overnight. I highly recommend this route either the full loop for the adventurous or just the pine Creek up and back. We also noticed the possibility for a shorter and maybe more pleasant (trailwise) option with a trail that came off the east ridge of Middle Jefferson and down into the South Fork of pine Creek (the north branch with the small pond). Enjoy this area as much as we did!
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As Samuel Alabaster (Robert Pattinson) travels across the American Frontier, on a journey to marry the love he has always looked for, Penelope (Mia Wasikowski), life becomes more and more dangerous. Accompanied by his miniature horse, Butterscotch, and drunkard companion, Parson Henry (David Zellner), the lines between hero, villain and damsel in distress become more and more blurred in this comic reinvention of the classic western movie.
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Joyce Lantz manages the division's expanded efforts to identify a larger pool of the most talented prospects and is leading the efforts of developing communications that will cultivate a greater interest in Notre Dame among these highly valued cohorts. She also leads the team that is developing strategies for increasing the direct recruitment of best prospects beginning in their sophomore year of high school.
Joyce has over 15 years of higher education experience, including admissions and marketing positions. Prior to Notre Dame, Joyce was the director of admissions at Valparaiso University and an associate director of admissions at Saint Mary's College. She has also served on the executive board of the Indiana ACAC. Joyce holds a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in college student personnel administration.
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Prior to joining Notre Dame, Geoff served as account director at a leading regional marketing communications agency. He began his professional career in the non-profit sector — recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for youth educational programs. Geoff is a graduate of Holy Cross College and Indiana University-Bloomington.


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7 most exotic dishes on the planet
Having collected numerous reviews about the extraordinary dishes in the world, DGF ICC submits its rating of the most outstanding.
Fried Scorpions
Common for China and Vietnam. According to eyewitnesses, the texture of food is as disgusting as the appearance of fried Scorpions are fragile on the outside and mealy contain-gelatin filling. But at least they are not poisonous: after Scorpio goes into the fat, the poison loses its toxic properties.
The puffer fish
Unmatched Japanese delicacies. Poison puffer fish deadly: minor bug chefs can cost the lives of all those who will try. Therefore, the preparation only chefs who passed the exam and have passed the necessary training. Poison puffer fish at one thousand two hundred times more dangerous than cyanide. To order dish in Japan only, and only in the best restaurants.
Odori ebi or "live shrimp"
This delicacy cannot be compared with the puffer fish. Odori ebi is a sushi of live shrimp. Continue reading
The birthplace of hearty food: Romanian cuisine
Romanian cuisine is often criticized for calorie, excess fat and salt. But no one will go hungry, because the taste of the local gastronomy quality — above all praise. For centuries their recipes with Romanians shared the Serbs, the Hungarians, the Turks, but many dishes can be tasted only here. What to pay attention in the cafes and restaurants in Romania?
Meat is the basis of any meal
Meat is the basis of everything in the kitchen in Romania. Along with vegetables and feta cheese, it has generated a lot of interesting recipes that caught on and began to form the Romanian cuisine. Popular among local smoked bacon. How many in Romania in different regions, so many ways to spice up the bacon. Often use garlic, paprika, herbs, pepper, but the scent lends itself to the Smoking process. Romanians love to smoked dishes has led to the creation of smoked sausage is another delicious delicacy. Traditionally they are seasoned generously and searing sweet paprika, salt, cumin and garlic. As an option — Mici. These sausages cook without the shell, served hot and toasty much. Continue reading
That will cook quickly and inexpensively, but tasty
Ingredients to prepare quick meals
Fish Pollock – 2 pieces.
Onions – 2 heads.
Carrot – 1 piece(large).
Onions – 2 heads.
Vegetable oil.
A bag of cooking rice.
The greens taste.
Chicken egg – 3 pieces.
Sol. Ground black pepper.
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The Reasons Behind Many Homeowners Choosing Wall-mounted Bathroom Furniture
- 0.1 In the last 10 years, we have seen a lot of major developments of bathroom furniture and that have been increasingly become more developed.
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In the last 10 years, we have seen a lot of major developments of bathroom furniture and that have been increasingly become more developed.
Bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your house. No matter the home owners are going to have a new house or people who already have a house and have a plan to renovate the existing one. Bathroom is the room that comes into their mind and they must pay extra attention to, because it is the room gets the most use, they have to use it every day.
As mentioned earlier that in the certain period of time we have seen a lot of development of bathroom furniture and there were a lot of innovations have been created.
Fortunately, many of bathroom furniture manufacturers produces tons of bathroom product to respond to market demand, apart from that these manufacturers produced furniture by focus on the concept that bathroom can be vary in sizes and the way they will be decorated and used depends on space and home owners preferences.
Therefore, there is a special type of bathroom furniture, wall-mounted bathroom furniture, that is the new innovation and they have now become the furniture that provide both functional as well as a piece of beautiful craft to decorate your bathroom. Definitely, not only benefit of wall-mounted furniture that helps you to make bathroom looks clean uncluttered look, but they provide you more bathroom space.
Selecting bathroom furniture today is neither easy nor difficult. In case of you already have a house and you want to renovate your bathroom by put new furniture. Firstly, you have to consider about what kind of furniture that should be replace, if so could it be replaced with wall-mounted. This is because when you change to use wall-mounted bathroom furniture, the bathrooms wall will be threaded by heavy stuff and you have to make sure that you have consultation with an expert.


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If you want to take part in gambling online, you should discover ways to placed resources into your profile. In contrast to in actual world gambling establishments and betting stations the place you merely stroll in to the cashier and change your hard earned dollars for chips or tickets, money your online accounts can be a little more complex, particularly if take into account on your own as someone who is a bit highly pushed. At any amount, you are able to get ease and comfort in the reality that most, if not completely, on the web transaction solutions are meant to make fiscal purchases on the net less complicated for customers.
Charge cards have always been probably the most commonly used method of repayment on the net. So, in terms of online gambling, it is really not shocking that a huge number of all players use their credit card when buying credits or cash for video games credit accounts. But there are some issues if you use charge cards in funding your money with internet casino houses or sports booking operators. For one, charge card transaction associated with on the internet video games bring better rates in comparison to common credit score transactions. The reason is that loan companies take a look at Internet-structured situs judi online terpercaya like a very unsafe action.
To aid deal with the disadvantages posed by a credit card to players, a lot of gambling online sites began providing other transaction websites. For that reason, electronic digital wallets are becoming another most widely used approach to money a player's on the web accounts. There are several firms that provide electronic digital settlement remedies for all sorts of purchases, such as on the web video games. For a while, even PayPal enabled internet gambling purchases. But right after its purchase by auction web sites, PayPal stopped processing Website-dependent wagering pursuits. 1 quite popular digital pocket program engineered to focus on online players is Click2Pay. You may also choose passport, a digital budget that permits the account holder to anonymously spend and acquire cash from anywhere on the planet.
Finally, you can also use normal investigations when purchasing French fries or placing funds within your internet gambling account. Some web sites even agree to funds orders. In fact, no matter how innovative the Internet has become, betting sites still acknowledge standard modes of repayment. Really the only disadvantage by using these two transaction strategies is the fact their sums should not be immediately acknowledged into the profile balance. You have to hang on for a few days for your personal check out or dollars buy to clear and the amount to be shown in your full casino resources.


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As the US presidential race heats up, I find that I'm sneaking a peak at the debates and checking out what each candidate has to say. Being Canadian, I won't have a vote in this election, but I do have something I'd like to say to the candidates.
I've only seen bits and pieces of what each has been doing and saying in order to sway voters their way.
But for the most part, I've been cringing.
Because they don't seem to be all that interested in letting us know why we should vote for them. They seem to be more interested in letting us know why we shouldn't vote for their opponent.
It's the same here in Canada. Over the years, each party has spent a great deal of time, money and effort telling voters how bad the other parties and candidates are, but very little revealing how their own party could be of service.
Wouldn't it be refreshing if political campaigns and other forms of advertising were based solely on solutions rather than comparisons?
I've seen political candidates, soft drink manufacturers, fast food franchises, auto manufacturers and a host of other industries try to win us over to their product by detracting from their competition rather than simply promoting their own merits.
Have we fallen victim to this kind of thinking in our own lives? Do we justify or mask our efforts by comparing them with the failures of others? Do we use our words to tear others down rather than build each other up?
Dear Presidential Candidate,
If you want to earn my vote, don't worry about telling me how wrong the other candidate is for the job. Just tell me how right you are for the job. There is still a chance that you may not earn my vote, but you will have earned my respect.
P.S. If you run into those other advertisers too, please pass it on!
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. – Ephesians 4:29
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Earlier this weekend, on June 10, Los Angeles was in for a real treat, as the world premiere for the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra World Tour kicked off. The Dolby Theater, home to prestigious events such as the Academy Awards, was the location to be able to host the showing, which brought fans from all over the world.
Now, I was never a symphony person. I am a musician by trade and play the piano. I've done so for eighteen years now. A lot of my opinions towards symphonies changed when I attended last year's Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions, produced by Princeton Entertainment and led by creative minds Jeron Moore and Chad Seiter. I mean, it's a video game symphony, what could be special about that, right? Here's an excerpt from my experience at that showing last year:
"Naturally, I'm a critic for this kind of stuff. I look for high production values and entertainment value above all else in these events, and Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions had all of it and then some. The effort involved with producing and editing in the video clips for this is entirely evident. Even the humorous clips where the trainer's Pokémon used a non-effective attack, it felt organic and similar to mistakes we made in our own play throughs. When the music stopped, the footage stopped right on cue, not a second late or early. Much credit has to be provided to Jeron Moore, Chad Seiter, and Brian Costa for making something like this entirely possible from the music that they brought out of a handheld title/franchise."
This was actually a process that changed me, because I wanted to go out there and see more of these. I decided to come out to the Kingdom Hearts event, even though I wasn't fluent in the lore of the game, because there were some tracks that I absolutely adored from the franchise.
Fans were treated to surprise appearances from leading composer Yoko Shimomura (also the same composer for much of Final Fantasy XV) and Tetsuya Nomura, and enthused when a new trailer unveiled, related to the ever-elusive Kingdom Hearts III. Said fans were enraptured by the opener of Hikari/Simple and Clean and mystified by the other songs in the franchise, which included battle medleys and character themes among some very emotional set pieces.
Something like this is best experienced with a narrative guiding the listening experience, and the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra World Tour did not disappoint. The visuals put together, which featured the high-quality visuals from the various remakes of the titles in the franchise, put together a simplified version of the story for fans to digest, while still remaining very true to the emotions elicited during the game. The orchestra at the Dolby did an excellent job and the production team behind this put together a wonderful narrative. Just as the quality for Symphonic Evolutions was top-notch, this symphony and its production are just as great.
I'm starting to very much enjoy these events, and I'm glad I had a little bit of time to go out and see it. All thanks to Jeron Moore and the folks at Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions for getting me started into this stuff, but it's times like these where you truly feel that video games can really be an art form, and it's times like these where you understand why video gaming entertainment is a multibillion dollar industry. There are some truly dedicated fans who come from all walks of life, in all kinds of costumed pageantry from suits to full cosplay of characters. It's these types of events that bring the wonders and joys of the games industry together, and it's a night I won't soon forget.


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This is the meal I would make if I was hosting a table full of refined individuals... say, Jonathan Safran Foer, Dave Eggers, Naomi Klein, and my political science professors from college.. and wanted to impress and entice. This seems like the kind of adult Thanksgiving food that would inspire great conversations, rather than increasing sleepiness.
Neo-classical Thanksgiving Dressing with Apricots and Prunes, stuffed in a whole Pumpkin
Spicy Glazed Sweet Potatoes (Sub earth balance for unsalted butter, obvs.)
Brussel sprouts with white wine and thyme
Carmelized Shallot and Sage Mashed Potatoes
Mushroom-Miso-Mustard Gravy
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
(I don't know if I can wait till thanksgiving to give this a try...)
Of course, some NSA organic red wine should be served alongside this feast. I'm currently searching for some good stuff myself, and I'll post my findings.


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2 DC officers, city worker struck by vehicle in Adams Morgan; 2 arrested
WASHINGTON - Authorities have released the names of two people who were arrested after allegedly striking two D.C. police officers and a District Department of Transportation employee with a pickup truck Thursday night in Adams Morgan.
23-year-old Dwayne Nicholas Taylor of Prince George, Virginia and 22-year-old Brandon Figures-Mormon of Disputanta, Virginia were arrested following the incident.
Taylor faces charges of Possession of an Unregistered Firearm/Unlawful Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device. Figures-Mormon faces charges of Assault with Intent to Kill and Possession Of Unregistered Firearm/Unlawful Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device.
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham says that a white pickup truck traveling was speeding around 9 p.m. Thursday when it struck the two on-duty bicycle patrol officers and the traffic control aide on 18th Street in the Northwest.
One of the officers was rushed into surgery Thursday night in very critical condition, according to Newsham. By Friday morning, the officer was out of surgery and was in critical but stable condition. The other officer is in fair condition, Newsham said. The worker is believed to have non-life-threatening injuries.
After striking the officers, the truck proceeded through the intersection and ended up hitting a large unoccupied dump truck parked on the roadway just past Columbia Road.
Taylor and Figures-Mormon were quickly taken into custody.
@AdMoBID @ABCNetwork @fox5dc @CBSDC video of suspect being put in handcuffs #thisismyvideo #pray for cops and victims pic.twitter.com/j9SF1YDLxt— Stuart H Johnson (@justSTUit_) June 9, 2017
Adams Morgan is watching 18th Street following hit-and-run. pic.twitter.com/PbHmxMTEDS— Megan Trimble (@MeganRegina) June 9, 2017
Chief Newsham said in a news conference that a weapon was recovered from the striking vehicle.
When asked if this incident may be terrorism-related, Newsham said, "We have to look at that very closely. We do not have a motive at this time." Several FBI agents were seen arriving at the scene on 18th Street late Thursday night.
#AdamsMorgan Pickup Truck 3-person collision pic.twitter.com/tKhthhtYRw— Jakiera's Eye (@JakierasEye) June 9, 2017
2 police + 1 Metro worker ran over in Adams Morgan pic.twitter.com/iLkA7cwkmp— #NoMoreFavorss👋🏽 (@AzianWitSwag) June 9, 2017
Happened to pull my bike over a few seconds before I saw the truck speeding from behind pic.twitter.com/N7HpK7Ptf8— Payton Chung 🗽 (@paytonchung) June 9, 2017


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We live in the age of credit; new phone, new car, you name it and it's financed. Gone are the days of saving for what you want. Yes it's the age of instant gratification and let me explain why this is making you poor.
Investopedia defines credit as a contractual agreement in which a borrower receives something of value now and agrees to repay the lender at some date in the future, generally with interest. Investopedia defines a credit card as a card issued by a financial company giving the holder an option to borrow funds, usually at the point of sale.
So let's get something straight, this small piece of plastic by definition inhibits your ability to manage your money while simultaneously reducing your wealth and enabling you to live above your means.. what ever happened to 'responsible lending'?
So how does this directly inhibit your wealth? Not only are you by definition living above your means, but you are also no longer accountable for your money, why? Because you're not feeling or seeing the money being spent which is why each week I withdraw my entertainment budget in cash so I can see and feel the money I'm spending, it enables you to be more accountable and you're more likely to question how you spend your money and what things you really need to purchase.
In addition to this, owning a credit card also decreases your ability to borrow money. Even if you pay off your credit card each month the bank will look at the limit of your credit card and say that you have the potential to get into that amount of debt and so they add this amount into your liabilities and monthly expenses, both of which limit your borrowing capacity.
It is also easy to overspend with a credit card as most people have a limit that exceeds their monthly income so if something goes wrong you're at risk of not being able to repay this, which can affect your credit rating and your ability to borrow in the future.
Now some people will argue that there is such a thing as good debt, yes good debt is debt against an appreciating asset, but let's be honest how many of the purchases you make on a credit card or on finance are for an appreciating asset?
So what is the first step to building wealth? The first step is knowing how to budget and understanding where your money is going. Most people are of the view that if they earn more they will save more when in fact statistically you save more on average when you earn less, and this is because if you're in the habit of spending what you earn this habit will remain irrespective of what you earn meaning you'll end up spending more simply because you have more to spend and that is the very definition of being broke. Wealth is created in the gap between what your expenses are and what you earn, the aim is to increase this gap.
So where do you start? Let's take a look at your phone and your car. You may not realise but by getting the latest smartphone each year with your phone plan you're actually financing your phone.
Yes $89 per month doesn't seem like a lot but when its over 24 months that equates to $2,136 and yet had you purchased a brand new smartphone for $1,200 and taken up an unlimited $22 per month phone plan like I have with Vodafone, your total cost over 24months would be $1,200 for the phone and $528 for the phone plan, totalling $1,728 which has saved you $408. With $408 you could have gone to three fine dining restaurants if not more with that money or purchased half a trip to Bali through Groupon with that money.. I know which one I'd choose.
Now let's take a look at your car. Yes driving a shitbox sucks and having just done it for a week while my car was being repaired I feel your pain but the fact of the matter is if you can't afford it in cash then you shouldn't be buying it.
Not only do car loans reduce your borrowing capacity when you want to buy a property but they also increase your expenses so that gap we mentioned where wealth is created, you're actively decreasing it.
If you've even purchased a car you'll remember the first two questions you're likely to be asked, "how much are you looking to spend?" and "Are you looking for finance"? Seems innocent. The reason behind asking if you need finance is for one thing and one thing only. Commission.
Car loans often work differently from home loans whereby banks don't pay commission on car loans. What does that mean? That means that how brokers, bankers and dealers make money is by loading their commission (between 10 to 20 per cent of the purchase price of the car) onto your loan, which they often don't disclose. Say What?! Yes we all need to make a living but let's be upfront about it!
What's worse than this and yes it does get worse, not only are you paying 10-20% of the purchase price of the car in commission, but because this is loaded onto your loan, yes, you guessed it, you're paying interest on this as well! It's the gift that just keeps on giving.
Now if you've gotten yourself into a bit of mess with your finances it's simple enough to get yourself out of it, the first step is to write down absolutely everything you spend money on, even it it's 50 cents, then you need to make a list of the expenses you have and only keep the necessary, and a list of debt you have and how much your repayments are on this. Then you need to work out your income and of course look at ways you can reduce your expenses.
If you've gotten yourself into a bit of credit card debt that you wish to get out of and can't afford you can call your bank and request a copy of your contract under a section of the Act in which the bank has 30 days to provide this to you. Most financiers were a bit slack at issuing contracts for credit cards so it gives you a leg up in negotiating what is called a settle for less arrangement whereby you agree to pay the bank a lesser amount of what you owe them and if they also agree you will be able to get some of your debt wiped without affecting your credit rating. You can also under another section of the act negotiate the terms of your contract.
If you have financed your car and are finding the repayments unaffordable, you can do something similar where you speak to the lender and either negotiate securing the car loan against the car to bring the repayments down if it's not already a secured loan or you can agree to sell the car yourself and negotiate a settle for less payment of the shortfall if any or unsecuring the shortfall from the car itself and repaying this over time.
Remember the aim is to reduce your expenses, increase your earnings, eliminate debt and most importantly create wealth, so you can be in a position to live life on your terms and not have to settle for less.. that's what your financier should be doing, not you.


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Published: 27 Oct 2017
Over the past few months, home sales numbers have been on the decline, and experts have largely blamed the lack of available properties for sale - rather than declining demand - for the slow-down. This issue may be particularly problematic for younger first-time buyers, who tend to prefer smaller, lower-priced houses, and more is now being done to help ensure young adults can get into the market and find options they can afford.
The Pending Home Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors - which tracks transactions which have not yet been completed - was unchanged between August and September, at a reading of 106, the NAR reported. This result marked the second straight month in which the index was at the lowest level observed since January 2015, and September's number was down 3.5 percent from the previous year. Moreover, the index has seen at least some decline on an annual basis in five of the past six months.
What's the issue?It's not that people don't want to buy homes, however, but rather that there just aren't a lot of properties for sale, the NAR noted. This is particularly true for homes with price tags of $250,000 or less, which tend to be favored by younger buyers. Indeed, first-timers made up just 29 percent of all purchasers in September, dropping to the lowest level seen in two years.
"Demand exceeds supply in most markets, which is keeping price growth high and essentially eliminating any savings buyers would realize from the decline in mortgage rates from earlier this year," said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. "While most of the country, except for the South, did see minor gains in contract signings last month, activity is falling further behind last year's pace because new listings aren't keeping up with what's being sold."
That issue isn't likely to be cleared up any time soon.
Meeting in the middle?Meanwhile, those within the housing industry understand the issue at hand and are working to address it. One such effort, according to the Sacramento Bee, involves a developer in California putting up hundreds of homes that cost just $300,000 each - a bargain in and near the Bay Area housing market - and require no down payment. The project started fewer than two years ago, has already sold 175 houses and could contain as many as 1,000 properties by the time it is completed.
However, experts also note that first-time buyers might be able to do more to become more eligible for higher-priced homes as well, according to Realtor.com. That effort should include putting in the financial legwork to boost credit ratings and build larger down payments so that younger buyers can stand out in what is likely to be a crowded bidding process.
When consumers have strong credit scores, they gain access to better mortgage rates, and with higher down payments, they reduce the principal of their home loans. These two factors can combine to significantly reduce monthly mortgage payments, potentially freeing up hundreds of dollars new homeowners can devote to other aspects of their finances.


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Thanks Kim !
We need space for 12 people or so to talk to your colleagues in a "talking-circle" format.....no rows ;-)
Topic : Living in a Networked World.....what's working and how can we help.
Time : 1/2 day - minimum two hours. ( day or night )
Address : We need your physical address
Date : Negotiable as per itinerary in FLNW2 wiki.
Confirmation: We would like confirmation from your school to use their icon / badge and point to their web address. We would include them in our Sponsors page in all TALO FLNW2 literature.
I hope this suits. Will be blogging this to FLNW2 blog.
Have added Justin to the TCC Conference presentations page.
Kim's invite;
Have a look at our school website and let me know what you think about coming up to ISB - http://isb.ac.th.


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Sheraton College Park North Hotel
Beltsville, MD
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $4,133 to $9,306 for 50 guests
The Sheraton College Park North Hotel is in Beltsville, Maryland just eight miles from downtown Washington D.C. and is a fabulous event space to host your wedding celebration. The Sheraton has a cool contemporary interior, with a restaurant, bar and lounge. The White Oak Room is another private spac...
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Taneytown, MD
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Swan Point Yacht and Country Club
Issue, MD
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Milton Ridge
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Frederick, MD
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Cambridge, MD
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Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
College Park, MD
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Spring Hill Manor
Rising Sun, MD
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Circle D Farm
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Oliver's Carriage House
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Upper Marlboro, MD
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Historic Oakland
Columbia, MD
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Baltimore, MD
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Princess Bayside Beach Hotel
Ocean City, MD
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Kentlands Mansion
Gaithersburg, MD
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Stepne Manor
Chestertown, MD
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Monkton, MD
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There is so much to see, hear, and experience at Foxfire, a beautiful estate in the heart of Maryland's Harford Country, that invites you to create everlasting memories. Foxfire is a fine estate that promises beauty as far as the eye can see. With elements of charm everywhere you go, the opportuniti...
Belmont Manor & Historical Park
Elkridge, MD
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The Maryland State Boychoir Center Cente...
Baltimore, MD
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Starting from $3,260 to $4,974 for 50 guests
For the Baltimore couple that is looking for a beautiful and historic venue for their dream wedding the Maryland State Boychoir Center for the Arts at The Cathedral Church of St. Matthew is the ideal choice. Conveniently located in Baltimore's Mayfield neighborhood, you will be near all the activit...
Quiet Waters Park
Annapolis, MD
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Tennessee has the luckiest students in the country. At least in my opinion, anyways. I am so proud of the work our department of education has done to equip our teachers with resources and strategies for the classroom. This work began several years ago when we adopted the Common Core Standards. The state department trained teachers who wanted to work as "Core Coaches" and lead this massive, state-wide training. It was a success and the work continued the following summer. Then, the trainings evolved into a "school team training series" with the coaches training teachers who were designated as "learning leaders". These Learning Leaders were charged with the task of taking their learning back to their school and presenting it to their peers. I have been a part of the school team training series this school year and have loved it. Empowering teachers to go back and share their learning has been awesome. My Learning Leaders have been awesome. The Department of Ed has been awesome. My co-workers have been awesome. In case you're not sure, I totally believe in the work we are doing. When Learning Leaders email you and ask if you'll be leading the training in the city they've registered for, because they want you again, well..you guessed it, it's awesome. So if you're a teacher in Tennessee, consider yourself blessed. Your state department is working hard for you. If you're not a Tennessee teacher, I'm sorry. You're totally missing out and you should probably move here.
So on to the writing resources you came for... :)
One of our amazing 1st-2nd grade Core Coaches put together a Padlet with writing and math resources for you!
I've shared the following Padlet with you before, but it's worth sharing again.
And another...
This Padlet was created specifically for 2nd grade teachers-
I've created several writing resources over the past few months and they can all be downloaded for free. Just click the image.
Visual reminder for parts of a narrative story.
The next blog post has lots of writing resources as well. You can scroll down, or click {HERE} to go straight to the post.
Please share your writing resource links in the comments!


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Wallace State volleyball wins 4th consecutive ACCC/Region XXII tournament championship; Coombs named tournament MVP
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GADSDEN – Wallace State volleyball coach Randy Daniel dubbed his sophomores the "Faithful Five" at the outset of the season.
They're now the latest class to collect a pair of championship rings after propelling Wallace State to its fourth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference/Region 22 tournament title, winning all three of its matches at Gadsden State's Beck Field House over the weekend.
Top-seeded Wallace State (33-6) defeated Snead State and Faulkner State in its opening matches Saturday and Faulkner State again in Sunday's championship round, finishing off the Sun Chiefs in a four-set victory.
"You have to give credit again to my five sophomores. They led us, kept us focused and had our mentality where it needed to be. We got better and better as the season progressed," said Wallace State coach Randy Daniel. "In close games you've got to rely on your experience and they all made key plays in tight situations. I'm extremely happy for them."
Wallace State's sophomores are Jessica Coombs, EA Shaver, Erica Baker, Bekah Myers and Maegan Belcher.
As ACCC/Region 22 champs, Wallace State advances to the NJCAA Division I national tournament, set for Nov. 15-17 at West Plains, Mo. It will be the college's fourth appearance in a row and 13th overall.
Coombs, the team's libero, was named tournament MVP after amassing 80 digs among the three matches. The Indiana native felt it was fitting the Lions beat Faulkner State in the title match, considering the Sun Chiefs handed Wallace State a rare conference loss in early September.
"We aren't used to losing. We battled back from the Faulkner loss and a couple of non-conference losses and did what we had to in order to get back on track and become a team again," Coombs said. "It's an amazing feeling to win the fourth championship in a row for the school. It's not an easy feat, and it's sweeter than last year because of the challenges we overcame from earlier in the season."
Daniel has collected more than 200 victories in five plus years with the Lions and has seen each sophomore class write its own unique chapter during the championship run.
"There's a lot of unwarranted pressure. Teams come in and don't want to be the one who didn't win a championship. It's something they want to uphold and continue in the future. It gets harder and harder every year," Daniel said. "This team is different in its regards to getting better and better each week. We had one of our best practices of the year last week, and it's usually very hard to get much out of practice during this time of the year. The loss at Faulkner State turned the tables for us. We've inched forward ever since then."
Based on regular-season efforts, Baker was named the ACCC/Region 22 Player of the Year, earning the accolade for the second straight season. The 6-foot-1 middle hitter from Hazel Green, an NJCAA honorable mention All-American, led the conference in kills and hitting percentage and was fourth in blocks.
Myers, Coombs and Kendra Jackson were ACCC/Region 22 first-team selections for their regular-season work, while Kianna Delaney and Nicole Penny were named to the second team.
Joining Coombs on the All-Tournament team were Baker, Myers and Penny.
Baker had 42 kills and four blocks in the tournament, Myers finished with 29 kills and eight blocks and Penny accumulated 124 assists.
"It's a great honor and I'm appreciative, but the MVP is for the entire team. Volleyball is a team sport, and we all fought hard to accomplish this championship," Coombs said.
In the championship match, which Wallace State won 18-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-23, Jackson added 13 kills, Shaver had seven and Delaney finished with nine kills and eight digs.
Freshmen Lauren Butler, Victoria Smith and Erin Frazier, each whom made solid contributions this season, round out the Wallace State roster.
For more information about Wallace State athletics, visit www.wallacestate.edu
Russell Moore
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I went to the Textile Museum on Friday afternoon and finally saw the exhibition Person Place Thing, which showcases the work of Lia Cook, David R. Harper and Stephen Schofield. I saw David R. Harper's work earlier in the year at MKG 127, and was wondering how a reading of his work would change in a much bigger space.
Though I enjoyed seeing Harper's work in a larger space and appreciated the supplementary exhibition texts to guide me through his conceptual concerns, the real stand out of this show was Stephen Schofield. His work involves the stiffening of salvaged fabric with sugar water to create amazing three-dimensional inflated figures that not only have integrity to real human proportions and anatomy, but are also expressive, quirky, and incredibly playful.
Also up at the TMC is the exhibition Drawing with Scissors: Molas from Kuna Yala. This utterly packed exhibition showcases the decorative panels from the blouses of Kuna-- an autonomous ethnic group that is native to a small island off the coast of Panama. The molas are intricately embroidered and reverse-appliqued with handsewn geometric patterns and imagery as diverse as roosters, baseball players, labyrinth-like designs and Tony the Tiger. Through the history and subject matter/imagery of molas, the exhibition touches on themes such as colonialism, craft, spirituality, matrilocal customs and globalization.
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Stephen Schofield, Dibutade 1
Example of a Mola (A reimagining of the Victor/RCA logo?)
Lia Cook, Big Maze
David R. Harper, The Last to Win


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