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As we move closer and closer to the Autumn Equinox, our Moon rises closer and closer to sunset. This has given the Full Moon in September the name Harvest Moon. At this time, we are slowly losing the precious daylight we need to bring in our harvests. Fruits and grains are plentiful at this time… Read More Under a Harvest Moon


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They spotted this about a foot shy of the 1st down. Really? I know the yellow line is not official, but when they brought the chains out, the first down was right on the yellow line. His knees are not down and the ball is over the marker. Should have been a 1st down.
Notice the Falcons O lineman tackling the Saints pass rusher? That would be holding. Not called.
The Saints running back is clearly out of bounds, but the Falcons defender continues to make the tackle and pulls him to the ground a good two feet out of bounds. Should have been a flag on Falcons. Not called.
The Saints on this play were flagged for hitting the QB. This is a close call (I guess), but the problem with the rule is that the defender makes his move to make a hit on the QB when the QB is still running upright, but the QB goes into a slide after the defender has already started his motion to make a hit on him. How can the defender possibly make that adjustment at the last second? I think it's a bad call, or maybe a badly defined rule. If you are the QB and you're about to get him, you can simply go into a slide and get the call every time.
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just had to share these because they made my jaw drop. gérard michel is a belgian architect and his flickr stream has thousands of sketches that are all drawn on site. they are very impressive and beautiful, but what really amazed me are the panoramics. when i first saw them i thought, no way, these HAD to be done from a photograph. nu uh. he says,
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Just-turned-13 Jenny continues her adventures in fairyland but finds that she can't always win (My Very UnFairy Tale Life, 2012).
Jenny knows she's going on a dangerous mission this time, but she can't bring herself to say no to best friends Trish and Melissa when they insist on coming along. Despite life-threatening dangers, the two friends remain enchanted about visiting the land where fairy tales originate, even though the evil witch Ilda has drained the land of its magic. If she is to restore the magic and save fairyland, Jenny must complete three impossible tasks in only three days. She manages to finish the first two with the help of Trish and Melissa. Jenny has never before encountered failure, but she has to cope with it when she can't complete the final impossible task. But can Jenny really give up? Staniszewski again keeps her tone light and frothy with plenty of wry humor. A polite troll, keeper of the second impossible task, informs the girls, "Incidentally, my name is Irwin. I think we should be properly introduced before I suck the meat off your bones." Middle school friendships offer a nice theme, as does Jenny's casual acceptance of her fantasy life. The humor is balanced with a poignant subplot when Jenny learns that her long-lost parents disappeared from this very place, leading her to believe that she might be able to find them.
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Truck NLD Helmer MAN 8x8 Heavy v1.0 for Farming Simulator 17 game.
Original MAN model by Giants from LS15.
I really don't know who was the original modder for LS15 8x8 version, but it was certainly copied a lot after that.
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While there has been some controversy over the years as to what exactly constitutes a true Persian and what is considered a variant there are no arguments over what characteristics a cat must have to be considered a quality Persian.
The things that are judged when a Persian is being shown are the very long and luxurious coat that Persians are famous for. Other attributes are the shorter legs when compared with other breeds, the wider head with far set ears, extremely large eyes and a very shortened muzzle.
While show Persians are sought after because of these attributes they are also very much in demand as regular house pets because of the characteristics they display with regard to personality. The Persian is considered a very good pet because they are very placid and tend to adopt to a lifestyle in an apartment or condo very easily.
When compared to non-pedigree cats, or cats that do not have what is considered a true, or clean bloodline or ancestry, Persians rate very high on the list when it comes to affection, closeness to owners, a willingness to tolerate strangers and cleanliness.
They are often also prized for their predictability and their lack of fussiness over food that other breeds, like the Siamese for example tend to have. The Himalayan, which is a breed that was derived by breeding a Siamese and a Persian, is less regarded in those same areas, and especially in the apartment or condo living category directly because of the influence that the Siamese bloodline and the characteristics that are inherent due to that mix.
There is a broad range of color variations allowed in the Persian cat community but there are some standards that are set by the various governing bodies of the different countries that regularly judge the cats' appearances. Most of the governing bodies break down the colors into four separate and distinct categories which the breeders and show aficionados may adhere to.


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On 13th,Jan. at US local time 7:30 am, China's local time 8:30 pm, and UK local time 12:30 pm, we had an online session with our sister school - Reynoldsburg eSTEM Academy in Ohio State, United States, on our cooperation project.
我校副校长李华荣、校长助理曹静、对外交流与合作中心干事张见有、陈诗璐、科技教师罗其友、魏红、以及初2019级11班、高2019级1班部分学生参加会议。美国俄亥俄州雷诺兹堡高中校长Scott Bennett、工程教育主管Jim Coley等老师和部分学生代表参加会议。
The persons from Nanping Secondary School attending the meeting are Vice Principal, Mr.Li Huarong, Pricinpal Assistant Ms.Cao Jing, working staff from international exchange and cooperation center, Mr. Zhang Jianyou and Ms. Chen Shilu, science teachers, Mr. Luo Qiyou and Ms. Wei Hong as well as some students from Class 11, Grade7 and Class 1, Grade 10. And those from Reynoldsburg eSTEM Academy attending the meeting are principal of Reynoldsburg eSTEM Academy Scott Bennett, engineering teacher Jim Coley, technology teacher Michele Carlisle and so on as well as some students.
During the meeting, the host in our school, Mr.Zhang introduced the significance and the schedule of the meeting, the task of the teachers presenting the meeting, the students' names, grades and interests and so on.
Next, it is high time that we presented our achievement in the science and engineering project. This time, cooperating with Nan'an District of Chongqing Model Airplane Science Popularization Center,we have worked on the program named Making Traversing Machine QAV250, which has trained students how to install the parts of drone and make it fly. Under the guidance of Mr.Luo and Ms.Wei, the trial flight conducted by the students' team was quite satisfactory. All of the teachers and students in the online session applauded excitedly.
Finally, the two hosts in the Sino-US program online session have drew a conclusion. Mr. Scott was happy to see teachers and students in Nanping Secondary School via the Internet. What was more amazing was that Ms. Cao joined the online session while in UK. The US party praised our students' high ability to explore science and technology as well as solid English foundation. Both of the two parties were looking forward to the further cooperation.


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The relaxed vibe and impeccable service is what draws the honeymooners to the Four Seasons Bora Bora, but even the most jaded traveler will be seduced by its stunning setting. Overwater bungalows offer uninterrupted views of the island's dramatic peaks and crystal-clear lagoon. Each suite comes with a spacious living room, an outdoor deck with a shower, bathtub for two and snorkels. Dive in, the water is fine.
La Villa Mahana
With only a handful of tables in the outside courtyard that resembles a terrace at a Tuscan villa, La Villa Mahana makes dinner feel like a private affair. And it is, as only those who book months ahead will get a seat. The food, a mix of French Polynesian flavors and classic Mediterranean delicacies, will delight your inner epicurean. Opt for a tasting menu and don't shy away from the suggested wine pairings.
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Universal Pictures and Working Title Films announced today that principal photography began March 3rd 2008, on "The Boat That Rocked", the new comedy about rock and roll, boys and a boat from filmmaker Richard Curtis ("Love Actually," "Four Weddings and a Funeral").
Inspired by the British pirate radio revolution in the '60s, the majority of the film's shoot will take place in a large rusty metal fishing trawler moored off the coast of England in the very waters that kept the rock of the '60s booming into the U.K.
In 1966 — arguably British pop music's finest era — the BBC played only two hours of rock and roll every week. But pirate radio blasted rock and pop from the high seas 24 hours a day. And 25 million people — more than half the population of Britain — listened to these pirates every single day.
"The Boat That Rocked" is an ensemble comedy in which the romance takes place between the young people of the '60s and pop music. It's about a band of rogue DJs that captivated Britain, playing the music that defined a generation and standing up to a government that, incomprehensibly, preferred jazz.
"The Boat That Rocked" is written by Richard Curtis, the Emmy-, BAFTA- and WGA Award-winning filmmaker whose projects have included films from Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary and Love Actually to Mr. Bean and Blackadder. It will also be directed by Curtis– his second directorial outing, but first non-rom-com.
Leading the cast are Philip Seymour Hoffman ("Charlie Wilson's War", "The Savages") as The Count, a big, brash, American god of the airwaves; Bill Nighy ("Love Actually", "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End") as Quentin, the boss of Radio Rock — a pirate radio station in the middle of the North Sea that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs.
There's also Rhys Ifans ("Notting Hill", "Elizabeth: The Golden Age") as Gavin, the greatest DJ in Britain who has just returned from his drug tour of America to reclaim his rightful position; Nick Frost ("Hot Fuzz", "Shaun of the Dead") as Dave, an ironic, intelligent and cruelly funny co-broadcaster.
Kenneth Branagh ("Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", "Hamlet") plays British Minister Dormandy, a fearsome government official out for blood against the drug takers and lawbreakers of a once-great nation. The film also stars Tom Sturridge, Jack Davenport, Ralph Brown, Chris O'Dowd and January Jones.


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There are a lot of good players in the Provincial Challenge Cup League this year. Tomorrow, if I were asked to assemble the top 20 players for a provincial all-star team, here are my choices.
Rudy Norman,St. Lawrence Laurentians –He is the heart and soul of the Laurentians. Actually, I would rate him the top soccer player in our province today. He a great team leader with a super attitude. Rudy is the type of player that has all the tools of a great captain.
Clinton Edwards, St. Lawrence Laurentians – He is the league's most versatile player. He is an all-star center back but is also very strong when playing in the mid-field or even in the striker position. Clinton has excellent vision on the field and plays his position very well.
Marc Pittman, St. Lawrence Laurentians – Marc is the league's top sweeper. His shot is dynamite, and it is his physical presence and deceiving speed that allows him to keep his opponents at bay.
Andrew Murphy, Mount Pearl – Andrew is the league's most under-rated player. This kid is a very smart player who virtually does everything well. He is solid player who can perform on the backline or in the midfield. I would use him in the mid-field on my team. I just love watching this young man play.
Jeremy Babstock, Holy Cross – He is a very honest player who is also a versatile player. Jeremy is one of those players that hardly ever has a bad game. He has a great attitude and good knowledge of the game of soccer.
Jon Kelly, Mount Pearl – Jon may be the league's strongest player. He is one of these players that is an all-star in the center back position and that's exactly where I would play him. He observes the field well and is very strong on the ball.
Jon Hawco, Holy Cross – Hawco is a fierce competitor, who at times loses focus on his duties but the fact still remains, he can score goals. He is one of those types of gamers who needs a fire lit under his butt to get the best out of him.
Justin Pickford, Mount Pearl – Justin is a great worker with two good feet. He is a guy who has the tools of a good striker but despite playing ball at the senior level for the past five years, his game still needs some fine-tuning. He still needs to use his partner and run, using the width of the field more.
Paul Slaney, St. Lawrence Laurentians – A solid player who performs well in the midfield. Paul has good vision and a great shot.
Colin Browne, Feildians – Colin is another under rated player. I feel he is the best left wing back in the province. He plays his position to perfection and he has a great left foot.
Zack Wade, Holy Cross – Zack plays the game with his head. Actually, he is very poised for a young player. His size gives him a decisive advantage over most of his opponents, and it is his smarts that allows him to have a nice finishing touch.
Aaron Anstey, Holy Cross – Aaron is a good solid rookie. He has good size, works hard and knows where the net is.
Ryan Slaney, St. Lawrence Laurentians – A good defensive specialist. Ryan works extremely hard, be it on the backline or from the midfield position.
Kevin Oram, Western United FC – He is a veteran player who would bring experience to any club. Kevin has good defensive skills and when on the attack, he can find the net. Kevin is another one of those versatile players.
Mark Reddy, Mount Pearl –: Mark is steady, reliable and has good leadership tools. Basically he is a solid midfielder.
Shane Antle, Mount Pearl – Shane is a veteran midfielder who would bring a great amount of leadership and experience to any club.
Corey Moore, Holy Cross – He is a good veteran striker. Corey has a good eye for the net. He is a strong runner who uses his teammates well when the opportunity presents itself.
John Acreman, Feildians – He is a solid defender who can also play the midfield position.
John Douglas, St. Lawrence Laurentians – John is the league's top goalkeeper.
Scott Edwards, Holy Cross – You can't replace experience when it comes to goalkeeping. Right now, Scott is on top of his game despite his age.
Dunphy's Details: I've noticed all Provincial Challenge Cup teams are starting to make a move and are already gearing up towards Labour Day. All teams have added a veteran player to their roster, in hopes their addition can put them over the top.
The Laurentians' Andrew Perrott is back in uniform. Andrew Moyst of Mount Pearl is back playing again. Craig Edwards of Marystown, is now wearing the Holy Cross colors. Colin Power, also from Marystown, has rejoined the Feildians and veteran Jan Peddle, who played with Marystown when they won the Provincial Challenge Cup in 2004, is now suited up with Western United F.C. team.


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I once posted a cool new technique by a famous jiu-jitsu fighter on the Grapplearts Facebook Page. Within the hour I got a text from a purple belt friend of mine who wanted me to show him how to do this technique and start using it. I said sure, but I also advocated caution... I told him that it was going to take a LOT more time to incorporate this particular BJJ technique in to his game. … [Read more...]
Which New Techniques Can You Learn the Fastest?
Note: The content in this article was drawn from a Youtube video and an audio podcast (Episode 042 on iTunes, Soundcloud, GooglePlay and Stitcher) on the same topic. Check those out if you prefer your information in video or audio form! After a friend of mine saw a cool Rafa Mendes highlight video I had posted my Facebook page he announced that he wanted to add a berimbolo attack to his … [Read more...]
The Miyao Brothers' 5 Step BJJ Competition Strategy
by Jeff Meszaros Every now and then, someone comes along who takes a sport by storm and revolutionizes the game by playing it differently... The Gracies famously changed the world of martial arts by showing the importance of ground work. Wayne Gretzky changed hockey with his "go around the net" trick. Mike Tyson dominated boxing by using a "peekaboo" style that hadn't been used like that … [Read more...]
Powerful Options and Variations for the Berimbolo
The Berimbolo is an incredibly powerful technique in modern BJJ. It's both a way of finalising a sweep and completely bypassing your opponent's guard with a single technique. Imagine not only being able to easily sweep your opponent from your open guard, but NOT having to fight your way past his guard. Instead you directly teleport to a dominant, match-ending position such as mount or rear … [Read more...]
Podcast EP23: Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins on BJJ Training, Competition, Transitions and Evolution
I've got a super cool, super informative interview for you today! This is the first time in Grapplearts history that I've interviewed a person for a second time. But boy, did my friend, BJJ black belt, and fierce competitor Brandon 'Wolverine' Mullins ever deliver! (click here for the first interview). (Brandon and I originally worked together to create the highly acclaimed instructional … [Read more...]
Joao Miyao teaching the Ninja Armlock from Berimbolo
Here's some seriously advanced stuff for you: renowned black belt competitor Joao Miyao breaking down the Ninja Armlock from Berimbolo. In the exclusive Grapplearts Field Reports Video Miyao uses his bread and butter move - the Berimbolo sweep - from the leg lasso position to spin into an unexpected and hard to defend armbar. If you're completely new to the Berimbolo sweep then you might be … [Read more...]
The 3 Steps of Berimbolo
Sometimes the best way to really understand something is to teach it. When it comes to jiu-jitsu, breaking a technique down into steps (not too many, not too few) and finding the best way to convey the underlying principles often helps clarify things in your mind. I've been doing a lot of this with the berimbolo sweep recently. For example, yesterday I was training with my friend Chad. He's … [Read more...]
The Easiest Way to Do the Berimbolo
At the bottom of this post is a Youtube video I just created to show the easiest way to do the Berimbolo. Now if you're a Berimbolo aficionado then you've probably already scrolled down. But maybe you're on the fence about this move. Or maybe you don't even know what it is and why you should care about it. Well, give me a minute to put it into context for you... … [Read more...]
My Digital Reading List, May 23, 2013
I always say that this jiu-jitsu stuff is a marathon, not a sprint. Partially this is because it takes time to remodel your body so that it can do the things you want it to do. It's also because you need to find and incorporate hundreds of little tricks, tweaks and techniques that work with your body and your ever-evolving style on the mats. … [Read more...]


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Eighth Circuit Upholds Minnesota Regional Haze Plan for EGUs
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Posted on March 14, 2016
On January 21, 2016, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld EPA's approval of Minnesota's regional haze plan for five electric-generating units (EGUs) whose emissions affect visibility in Minnesota's two Class I federal areas: the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park. National Parks Conservation Ass'n v. McCarthy, — F.3d —- (8th Cir. 2016). The Clean Air Act sets a national goal of natural visibility in "mandatory class I Federal areas" and requires states to implement "measures as may be necessary" for reasonable progress toward the goal. 42 U.S.C. § 7491. For certain major stationary facilities that emit "any air pollutant which may reasonably be anticipated to cause or contribute to any impairment of visibility in [class I…


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The pretty black beetle with the bright red center back pattern? Yes, a Largus californicus nymph, a baby bordered plant bug new to our Cochise County (AZ) acreage. Or so it seemed; most likely, we simply hadn't noticed these little guys before.
A bit of online research peeled back the mystery veil: These really attractive (to me, anyway) nymphs that look a bit like an upside down black widow spider's abdomen…turn into much less intriguing adult bordered plant bugs. The grown-up versions, achieved after the babies go through five separate molting phases, or instars, are kind of long and flat and ordinary looking critters. Except for the contrasting edge color, that is. But hey, aren't babies supposed to be cuter than older folks? Or does that only apply to birdies and mammals and fishies and such?
Unsurprisingly, this species is not well understood by the public at large. When it comes to the umpteen gazillion kinds of insects out there, most of us can tell a bee from a beetle, but the details? Not so much. Example: One site–where the author seems to know what he's talking about–states definitively that the first instar for Lagus californicus is red while the second through fifth instars are black. Yet on another site where a group of black (with red back markings smaller than the one shown on this page) nymphs are accompanied by a purely red nymph, none of the readers got it right.
Mostly, they thought the red individual (which was smaller than the others, too) had "just molted" and would be turning black as time went on. Which was correct in a way, but "time" in this case would include another molt.
Judging by the advanced red-on-the-back pattern on our model, I'm guessing this one is a fifth (last) instar or close to it. Most likely, one more molt will produce the relatively boring adult bordered plant bug.
What does this bug eat? Not that we care personally; our off grid desert home is left entirely in its wild state (except for the actual homesite footprint, of course), so we don't have any "tame" flowers or garden plants to consider. Pam and I both possess fair amounts of curiosity, though, ever willing to learn a little bit more about our immediate natural neighbors. Quoting from whatsthatbug.com:
According to BugGuide it feeds upon: "Mostly plants (flowers, leaves, fruit) from a range of families, with a preference for Lupines. L. californicus is not considered a 'pest species' of economic importance."
Huh. Well, that explains why we don't see a lot of these little guys, at least not every year. Our piece of Cochise County is not exactly rich in Lupines; most of these flowering plants prefer elevations slightly lower than our homne's 4300 feet above sea level. Plus, according to desertusa.com, California hosts 73 Lupine species while a relatively pitiful 23 species grow in Arizona. Which would explain, perhaps, why the bordered plant bug is known as a Largus californicus and not a Largus Arizonicus, eh?
Update: June 15, 2015. Huh. Total side note: Just realized this would have been our 50th anniversary…if I were still married to Vicky, that is.
But wait. There's more. Yesterday, near sunset, one of the adult versions of the bordered plant bug finally made its appearance. A bit later, some 30 feet away, another…and then another. At a guess, all those pretty red and black nymphs have now morphed into adults. So here's a photo of one of them as promised.


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Friday, October 15, 2010
never quite like it used to be
He got what he came for. Robby needed to leave. Like yesterday. But he hadn't because it was so good with Maxxie. He just wasn't sure how he'd feel if he saw Tony now. Especially, when all he could think about was Max.
They'd had a couple of rounds, smoking some fun, sexing each other up until laughter lingered, or was that just wanting more of where it all came from. It was a mixed emotion. Actually. He missed Tony. Maybe. At least he tried. But Maxxie was there and it was awesome.
Robby's mobile vibrate. It took him ages to find it under Maxxie's clothes on the floor. As it was, they'd made the last couple of days a home in Maxxie's bed.
It was Tony on Robby's mobile.
"What?" Robby felt a rush of cold inside him. Was it possible that Tony would track him down? He sat there shocked. Listening. Intently. Mainly his heartbeat rang through his ears the most. Perhaps, it was just nerves.
Tony was at the hospital with Effy. Another coma.
Jesus, was this the only way this lass knew bliss? Blasted away on drugs. All the time. Well, this was boring shit to listen too, thought Robby. He had things to do, like fuck Maxxie. Guess, that would be a little much for Tony to contend with at the moment.
"What is it?" Maxxie asked as soon a Robby clicked off.
"Same old shit with Tone." Robby shrugged. "That sis of his, will be the death of him." It sounded like an old after thought. They kissed like playful pups, fell into something warm and inviting. It was possibly a good time for a shower.
4 comments:
- ellie said...
I knew it would happen.
- October 15, 2010 at 9:09 AM
- better days said...
Poor Tony. Bad Robby.
- October 15, 2010 at 12:57 PM
- ayşegül said...
they have never been
quite together :P
get a good weekend..:))
- October 16, 2010 at 10:16 AM
- Keith said...
Robby and Maxxie sure are having a good time together.
- October 19, 2010 at 7:22 AM
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The rand headed for the biggest weekly drop since May while benchmark authorities debt slumped by probably the most this year on concern Finance Minster Pravin Gordhan's job is on the line. UK customers have stepped up their spending in the second quarter and businesses elevated investment because the financial system showed few indicators of reticence.
The Reserve Bank of Australia can, and will, take Aussie rates to zero%, as a result of they're allowed to. The CBR will not be allowed to.
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Meet Victor, our new employee and apprentice Scientific Glassblower. We hired him fresh out of graduating from Salem Community College; the only school that has a scientific glassblowing component in either the US or Canada.
Victor first took an interest in glass at a young age, watching the artistic glassblowers work at the Harbourfront Center in downtown Toronto. He signed up for flame working lessons at a small studio and started out making small beads and pendants before he went off to Pilchuck glass school to try more complex work. There, he found out about the Scientific Glass Technology program at Salem Community College and signed up immediately. He bought his own equipment and set up his own shop. So, he has been working with glass full-time in one form or another ever since.
For quite some time, Sandfire Scientific had been advertising on the American Scientific Glassblowers Society (ASGS) website and in Fusion magazine for a scientific glassblower. But such a tradesman or tradeswoman is becoming a rare breed in North America. And we weren't the only ones posting a want ad for a scientific glassblower.
Some of the scientific glasswork may be going to other continents, likely Asia. It is also sad to note that more and more universities are shutting down their glass shop, for example, once their scientific glassblower retires. Needless to say that we were happy when Victor contacted us and that was after our ad had run out. He had just completed the 2-year scientific program at Salem. We contacted his teacher at Salem College, Dennis, who had nothing but good things to say about his pupil.
Now, he is well mentored by Richard Morgan, President of Sandfire Scientific, who has been glassblowing for 55 years. Victor is also benefiting from the experience of Taylor Morgan, Production Manager, who has been developing his craft for a good 20 years.
Already, Victor has tackled various types of assignments.
In a region of the world where scientific glassblowers are a disappearing breed, we are glad to have a new "recruit", as it were. As Richard points out, without Scientific Glass (and glassblowers), there would not be much "science" and a lot of the advancements we take for granted today would not have seen the light of day, optically or not.
We look forward to your next order. We'll put Victor to task!!!


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Does Auditory-Motor Learning of Speech Transfer from the CV Syllable to the CVCV Word
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Abstract : Speech is often described as a sequence of units associating linguistic, sensory and motor representations. Is the connection between these representations preferentially maintained at a specific level in terms of a linguistic unit? In the present study, we contrasted the possibility of a link at the level of the syllable CV and the word CVCV. We modified the production of the syllable -be- in French speakers using an auditory-motor adaptation paradigm that consists of altering the speakers- auditory feedback. After stopping the perturbation, we studied to what extent this modification would transfer to the production of the disyllabic word -bebe- and compared it to the after-effect on -be-. The results show that changes in -be- transfer partially to -bebe-. The partial influence of the somatosensory and motor representations associated with the syllable on the production of the disyllabic word suggests that both units may contribute to the specification of the motor goals in speech sequences. In addition, the transfer occurs to a larger extent in the first syllable of -bebe- than in the second one. It raises new questions about a possible interaction between the transfer of auditory-motor learning and serial control processes.
Keywords : speech goals speech production speech units sensorimotor learning transfer auditory feedback perturbation
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In Episode 43 we talk ghosts, curses, and legends of baseball with author and paranormal guy Dan Gordon. Gordon is the co-author of Haunted Baseball, the first book to focus on the haunting and supernatural beliefs surrounding America's pastime. Tonight he's with us live to discuss his new book, Field of Screams. What's the most haunted ballpark in the United States? What baseball legends are still hanging around? What players are easily spooked? Is Bigfoot a baseball fan? Tune in to find out!
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Episode 42 – Ghosts of Gettysburg with Mark Nesbitt
In Episode 41 we talk about the Ghosts of Gettysburg with Mark Nesbitt. Gettysburg is considered one of the most haunted places in the world since the horrific battle that took place there July 1-3, 1863. No one knows the history and hauntings better than historian, paranormal investigator, and author Mark Nesbitt. Nesbitt is the author of the popular Ghosts of Gettysburg series of books, he's owned and operated a ghost tour in town since 1994. Nesbitt and his stories have been heard and seen on The History Channel, The Travel Channel, A&E, Unsolved Mysteries, and on this episode he shares his experiences and evidence with you.
Episode 41 – Fire in the Sky Author Travis Walton
In Episode 41 we overcome a few technical difficulties and our host's cold to bring you alien abductee and Fire in the Sky author, Travis Walton. On November 5, 1975, a group of loggers working in the mountains of northeastern Arizona saw a strange, unusually bright light in the sky. One of the men, Travis Walton, left the safety of his truck to check it out. As he walked toward the light he was blasted back by a mysterious bolt of energy. His fellow loggers left in fear to get help. For five days authorities mounted a massive manhunt for Walton's body. When he was found, Travis was disoriented and unable to tell the whole story of his encounter. His book, Fire in the Sky, is one of the best-documented accounts of an alien abduction to-date. In 1993 Paramount studios made the book into a movie starring James Garner, Robert Patrick, and D.B. Sweeney… in Episode 41, Travis Walton is all your, Oddballs.


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DMG Files in WindowsDMG Files in Windows
Files with a .dmg extension are a type of Macintosh OS X disk image. This type of file can contain one or more file system volumes. When a dmg file is opened on a Mac, a disk volume icon will appear on the desktop as if an external drive was attached. This mounted volume appears to the Mac as any other disk drive volume. Changes to the volume change the dmg file instead of an actual disk drive.
The dmg format includes options such as various volume types (APFS or HFS+), compression options, encryption (password protection) and file spanning (segmenting). Compressed dmg files are generally read-only. Dmg files are often used for Mac software installation packages and general data exchange. Since internal compression is supported, this format is sometimes used instead of general compression archive formats like Zip or Stuffit (.sit).
While this format is generally exclusive to the Mac, our software TransMac can create, open, compress, decompress, split and burn dmg files on a Windows PC (APFS dmg read-only support starting with version 12.1). Even though TransMac can open and extract files from a dmg image, only certain data files (image, video, text, html, sound, etc.) will be usable on a PC. Windows is not be able to install or run Mac software. TransMac is also capable of saving and restoring images of disks.
Burning dmg filesMost .dmg files are compressed and must be expanded before burning to CD/DVD. The expansion process is popularly called "convert to ISO" on the web (due to a popular decompression program called dmg2iso), but that is not technically correct. ISO (or ISO 9660) is an older file system format used on CDs. Actually converting a dmg to an ISO 9660 image would not make sense since it would remove some of the Mac specific data. Up until now burning dmg files has been a two step process: 1-Expand the dmg and 2-Burn the expanded dmg (as an image not a file). Version 10 or later of our software TransMac can burn dmg files directly without the need to decompress.
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The classic beauty of a broken mirror on top of your Iceman just never goes out of style. Here Robert has recreated the Iceman that blew away millions of KISS fans from the late 70's. This can only be installed on a non-PS model Iceman (must have a flat top) and the new Washburn PS models too. Give that ordinary Iceman a new lease on life for only about $525. Not a hefty price when you see the results! Consider this: the new Washburn Paul Stanley models with the cracked mirror top are selling for over $5000!
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SpaceTrack has data for 37 non-debris and 106 debris decays in jan-mar 1986. Some of the TLE's are more or less obsolete for the decay date listed, three have epochs years after the presumed decay! Most (?) notable is the Mir rocket, #16610, but its orbit was not in range 1986-02-24 18:30 local time. SpaceTrack lists no decay TIME, but I ran SkyMap for the ground tracks at 17:30 UTC +- 1h over Europe. Within about 600 km from Belgium I find these non-debris objects: 1985-098B 1986-01-07 1985-105B 1986-01-11 1986-007C 1986-01-18 1986-007B 1986-01-20 1985-043C 1986-01-21 1986-001A 1986-01-22 1986-009B 1986-02-06 1986-009A 1986-02-11 1986-022B 1986-03-16 1986-023B 1986-03-22 Two 46 degree objects might have decayed in range, but they were among the obsolete elsets. I will send the charts to Tristan /Björn ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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It is a bit difficult to consider one, absolute "best" in a career like Duncan's. After all, the man has produced two dozen books (with more coming), countless articles, and hundreds of thousands of images in the 60+ years of his professional life. Certainly he has earned his position as one of this century's greatest photojournalists.
Perhaps the sum total of the successful photojournalist is found in the journey – the miles traveled, the friends made, the people depicted, the stories written, the images created, the ideas championed and the souls touched. DDD has let his gypsy heart carry him through many miles and years – and now that his work has found a home at the Ransom Center, the record of his odyssey will endure permanently.
– Roy Flukinger


text: I went to one of the world heritages Shirakawago located in Gifu that I always wanted to go. This village, which is known for the Japanese traditional architecture called Gasshou-zukuri, was listed on UNESCO World Heritage in 1995. This village shows different faces depends on seasons, but especially I've wanted to see it in my eyes winter since few years ago. On the day I visited there, there was a light up show that happens only in winter season. It was like an old Japanese fairy-tale. I was momentarily under the illusion that I had been transported through time. Part of the old house was opened to welcome people in. We could see the old bowls and supplies which were displayed. Why don't you also experience transporting to the world of Japanese fairy-tale?


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MEVY Diet, Day 10 and some canning boasting
I have had a diversion from the Skinny Bitch diet plan. SB is a good plan, don't get me wrong, but it does not take in to account several other things, namely, some ongoing health problems experienced by both myself and the husband.
I won't go into details about these health problems except to say that extreme itchiness on every inch of my body every moment of every day for about the past seven years tends to force one to try to find solutions to this problem. (Especially after seeing at least 5 different MD's about the issue only to be told that "some people just have this.")
Ok. But I didn't have this one day, and then I did have this the next day, and the onset of said problem roughly corresponds to when I got married. And the husband has had this problem even longer than I. This problem among others.
Needless to say, this has led us for many years to do our own research on the subject. The overarching conclusion of this research seemed to point toward the fact that we both had systematic yeast issues. Kind of like a whole body yeast infection. Gross, gross, gross.
And, in order to deal with this infection, you have to go on a very, very restrictive eating plan for an extended period of time.
We dealt with this knowledge by opening up another bottle of wine. :-)
Until recently. The problems have gotten extremely bad.
Enter our new pastor at our church who also happens to be a Naturopathic Doctor. (Yay!!!!)
Within about 15 minutes of our first serious conversation with the guy, he starts doing some initial testing on us, and guess what? Yeast problems. Bad.
Apparently, this is caused by lifestyle choices (like a steady diet of Mountain Dew, cigarettes, beer, and convenience store food for several consecutive years) and can be passed between people (like when people get married and have sex). Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......
After some more serious consultation, it was decided that husband and I would go on a supplement-induced, diet-aided major yeast cleanse. So, we finally got on the MEVY wagon, the one thing we have been dreading to do for years.
MEVY. Stands for Meat, Eggs, Vegetables, and Yogurt. The four things you can eat for an extended period of time. Sometimes this can last six-12 months. So, no sugar. No vinegar. No fruit except for watermelon and cantaloupe, no grains of any kind, no potatoes, no corn, no milk, and worst of all, no wine or any kind of alcoholic beverages.
For two Foodies--this diet is a total and complete joy killer.
We have been doing the diet for 10 days so far. Evidently, the first two weeks are when the highest amount of yeast kill-off occurs. This means that symptoms will worsen before they get better as the body is being flooded with the toxins of all of the dying yeast (Yeah--die you sons of bitches!!!) There is a name for this, but I can't think of what it is because my mind is extremely cloudy--one of the primary symptoms of systematic yeast problems, and one of the worst symptoms of the yeast die off. The other thing I have noticed is EXTREME muscle fatigue and weakness. In addition to this, I feel like I could pretty much sleep all of the time. I feel like I am living in 2-3 G's.
However, I don't feel entirely deprived. I am finding substitutes for a lot of things. Instead of wheat flour, tonight I made muffins with garbanzo bean flour. Not the best in the world, but better than nothing. And even though the symptoms overall are worse, I can also feel that I am starting to get better. I can feel that things are healing. And I am excited about the prospect of finally getting ahead of this problem and getting healthy.
An added bonus of the consultation with our ND was, for me, the discovery that my adrenals are totally shot. Well, I could have told him that, but he figured it out on his own. To help remedy this situation, he has me on a mega dose of vitamin B-5. This is my new drug of choice, I tell you. I actually do not miss wine that much, as the B-5 makes me feel about as mellow. I feel like my body is *finally* getting what it has been starving for since the onset of clinical anxiety problems a few years ago. Relief.
Relief is sweet.
I am extremely thankful for finding answers (finally) and for the fact that my husband is also doing this torturous elimination diet with me. Without him, this would be utterly depressing.
So, in order to distract myself from all of the things I can't eat and drink, I have been trying to be productive.
I have been canning. A lot. Perhaps obsessively. Rosehip jelly. Wild plum jelly. Crapapple jelly, butter, and sauce. V-4 juice. Tomato soup. Emeril pickles. Dill pickles. Earlier this summer it was peach butter. Brandied peaches. Canned peaches (in several different types of syrup). Etc. Etc.
I have also been knitting again. Late summer, with the cool evenings, causes one to wish for a bunch of yarn and a satisfying project. I have been making baby booties for several new offspring in our circle of friends.
And, Willie Green and myself have been dabbling in mead making...to the tune of 3 5-gallon buckets of different flavors currently effervescing in the basement. Soon, the lilac wine from earlier this spring will ready to bottle.
And then will come the canning and freezing of squash and pumpkins.
I *should* be working on my disquisition. But until harvest is over, and until all of this canning and freezing and brewing finds jars and bags and bottles nestled in to the root cellar for the winter, there isn't going to be one iota of writing done on that project.
As they say, I must make hay while the sun shines, and for now, the sun shines on my water bath canner.


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Who is TrashBack Collections?
TrashBack is a social and environmental impact business that provides a high-tech, professional recycling collection service that is logistically streamlined and socially responsible – we create entrepreneurial opportunities through collecting recyclables from organisations such as yours.
Our technology provides a development tool for driven people who need income opportunities. It allows us to monitor all activity to ensure that a reliable service is provided to the organisations and guarantee that the rewards go to those who deserve them.
Your Role
We all generate waste, much of which is recyclable and has value. As a local organisation, you have the ability to help empower the informal recycling collections sector. All you have to do is separate recyclables from other waste and allow one of our agents to collect the recyclables from your premises.
How do we do it?
We are not a Waste Management Company
TrashBack is not a waste management company as they are commonly known within South Africa. Our main aim is to structure those who are traditionally known as "waste pickers" into formalized waste collectors. We create the framework and necessary management framework to aid with organising themselves and developing local strategies for participation in existing waste management systems. TrashBack creates the bridge between the waste source and the collector through a structure business approach to collections clients such as yourselves and formalized collectors.
We believe in aiming for the double zero principle – 0% carbon emissions 0% to landfill. Thus we utilise man powered and low carbon emission logistics such as bikes and trailers and encourage separation at source. This not only reduces the environmental impact of companies but also further increases the job opportunities available within the recycling value chain.


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SA - Bathymetric Surveys (F2915-140013/B)
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WATC is a coalition of women affiliated to 7 political parties, women's organizations and centers, and established in 1992 concerned with women's issues.
There are 28 employees and around 500 volunteers.
WATC implements projects in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in coordination with member women's organizations, in addition to networking with the General Union of Palestinian Woman and civil society organizations.
Projects expenditures for 2005 were US $ 800,000. The sources of
funding for 2005 were: WLP, NED, CIDA, Konrad -Adenauer- Stiftung, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Diakonia, DED, The Representative Office of Norway to the Palestinian Authority, NPA, and community contributions.
WATC organizational structure see Annex I
WATC aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women, to develop their role in society, and to enable them to reach decision-making positions.
1. Develop the capacity of women member organizations with grass roots and activate their role in the process of community change.
2. Improve the level of coordination and networking with the civil society organizations to gain more support for women's issues.
3. Monitoring legislation, laws, policies and programmes for elimination of gender discrimination, and ensure the protection of women's rights.
4. Develop women's skills and competencies to reach decision-making levels.
5. Identifying and nurturing talented women and support their initiatives
6. Promoting social awareness on women's issues and rights, and erasing stereotypes about women's roles in society.
WATC works at different levels: at the level of the decision makers, community awareness, empowerment of women, capacity building, and networking for a unified agenda for women's rights. The table below the target groups and the programmes and activities and strategies directed to each group.
Programmes/Projects that WATC worked at in the last 3 years:
Advocacy and lobbying
Empowerment of young women
Empowerment of rural women
Empowerment for leadership
Voice of Women Newsletter
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Women of the future (IT Centres)
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Jim DeRogatis
Jack White fires his blunderbuss
Taking the dusty roots of classic rock—folk, country, R&B and of course the blues—and holding them in a garage-punk mirror that somehow renders them immediate and vital (or at least more timeless than retro) is a line running through all of 36-year-old auteur Jack White's ever-curvy output. So it's no surprise that his approach doesn't significantly deviate on the first album released under his nom de rock, sans the covering guise of a carefully constructed, often color-coordinated vehicle like the White Stripes, the Raconteurs or Dead Weather.
The left turns on Blunderbuss, such as they are, include a lot more piano than guitar and flashes of a lyrical specificity unusual from such a celebrated craftsman of myths, mysteries and fabulous lies. But as an unexpected spice in a familiar stew, those tinkling ivories aren't nearly as much fun as the marimba on Get Behind Me Satan. At times, they're downright distracting: Witness the flamboyant keyboard runs in "Weep Themselves to Sleep." Sure, there still are plenty of eruptions of six-string violence from one of the most distinctive guitarists in rock today, even in that tune. But, really, would too much of such a good thing ever be enough?
As for the theme this time around, critics and fans are having a grand ol' time parsing the tunes for references to the dissolution of both the White Stripes and White's marriage to singer and model Karen Elson, hoping perhaps for a whiff of that eternal blues-rock bugaboo, misogyny. While lines such as, "And you'll be watching me, girl/Taking over the world/Let the stripes unfurl/Getting' rich, singin' poor boy, poor boy" (from the jaunty honky-tonk ditty "Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy") do seem to have a bit of "Take that, evil wench!" to them, White always has played with the eternal "girl did done me wrong" narratives of so much of his favorite music, alternately tempering the anger with an endearing vulnerability and a childlike naïveté. And, in a fascinating New York Times Magazine profile by Josh Eells, the artist said he set out to make an album about death as he was mourning the loss of his closest sibling, the older brother who instilled his enduring love of pop culture.
In the end, it hardly matters if White is evoking the death of a band, a love, a family member or the good ol' days he celebrates with the vinyl output of his Third Man label and so many of the artifacts in his aesthetic universe. The music is a cathartic celebration of life, and the man delivers the goods, as he always has, with yet another set of passionate, memorable, raw yet tuneful anthems. And from the harrowing "Love Interruption" to the lilting title track, and from the shuffling, celebratory cover of Little Willie John's "I'm Shakin'" to the rollicking "Trash Tongue Talker," the majority of these songs are as strong as any White has given us.
Jack White, Blunderbuss (Third Man/Columbia)
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by Marisse Gabrielle Panaligan
Facing the three-time champion Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles, the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons failed to give its Katipunan neighbors a run for its money, yielding a 57-77 loss in the 74th University Athletic Association of the Philippines basketball tournament Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.
"Some of us didn't really believe that we could beat Ateneo," said Maroons guard Jett Manuel, who was limited to eight points. "It wasn't a total team effort."
After an explosive opening, the Fighting Maroons began to crumble half way through the second quarter. The Blue Eagles turned the match into a one-sided affair, handing the UP team its third consecutive loss.
None of the Maroons scored in double digits. Key players Mike Silungan and Mike Gamboa finished with only eight points apiece, while Alinko Mbah and Miggy Maniego tossed in seven points each.
Rookie phenomenon Kiefer Ravena led the Eagles with 15 markers, while seven-footer Greg Slaughter dished out a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds to steer the Blue Eagles on top of the standings with an immaculate 5-0 record.
"We played very good defense in the last three quarters. In the first quarter, we actually did not really play bad defense, it's just that they [Maroons] played very well offensively," Blue Eagles coach Norman Black said.
The Maroons forced four deadlocks and six lead changes early in the first half, but Blue Eagles guard Eman Monfort fired two three-pointers that triggered a 12-0 run, building momentum for the Eagles.
The Eagles ballooned its lead to 16 points in the fourth quarter, which saw UP's Carlo Gomez ejected from the game after he was slapped with an unsportsmanlike foul for punching Ateneo's Niko Salva.
Unhappy weekend for the Junior, Lady Maroons
Meanwhile, the Junior Maroons and the UP Lady Maroons also failed to nip wins in their matches this weekend.
The Junior Maroons failed to notch its first win in the juniors basketball tournament Saturday, bowing to University of Santo Tomas Tiger Cubs, 61-67, while the Lady Maroons bowed to the De La Salle Lady Archers, 29-38, Sunday at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.
Junior Maroons spitfire Kim Cinco scorched game-high 24 points for UP, who lost for the fifth consecutive game of the season.
Lady Maroons stalwart Bernice Furagannan, meanwhile, led her team with eight points.


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Iranian FM calls US travel ban 'misplaced'
Travelers walk near a sign for global arrivals at the Seattle-Tacoma worldwide Airport, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Seattle. Until the new guidance is complete, posts were told to process applications as they had been previously, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss internal communications publicly.
Amateur radio operators gather for preparedness drill
Their slogan, "When All Else Fails, Ham Radio Works" is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis.
76ers take Fultz, Lakers grab Ball to start NBA draft
Barring an unforeseen change, Fultz will be the No. 1 pick in the National Basketball Association draft on Thursday night, joining Simmons with the Philadelphia 76ers in an attempt to invigorate a once proud franchise. The trio isn't here to lose. Don't be surprised if the run on freshman keeps going through the top 10. The 76ers took Evan Turner with the No. 2 overall pick in 2010 and expected to pair him with Jrue Holiday in the backcourt for a decade.
Former MPD officer found not guilty in shooting Sylville Smith
A former Wisconsin police officer was acquitted Wednesday in the fatal shooting of an African-American man, a killing that had ignited two nights of unrest in Milwaukee . The trial hinged on whether Dominique Heaggan-Brown acted in self-defense when he killed Sylville Smith or if the former officer is guilty of first-degree reckless homicide or two lesser charges.
Trump 'ready to testify' over Comey conversations
Gingrich said Comey represented the deep state "permanent opposition" to the president, who would stop at nothing to "keep their influence" and harm Trump's presidency. "That is a very big deal". Trump also saluted the United States' relationship with Romania and praised its contribution to the global fight against terror.
What is Gender 'X'? OR and California Are Breaking With M/F Binary
In a statement issued Thursday after OR made its decision, Lambda Legal explained why giving non-binary people the legal means to identify themselves as such on state ID is so much more than ink on paper. "In national surveys , people who have to present ID that does not match their gender identity or expression frequently report being harassed and are sometimes attacked or assaulted", Hayley Gorenberg , Lambda's Deputy Legal Director, said, "Encounters with police, hospital staff, ...
Pence hires outside legal counsel
Pence has retained Virginia attorney Richard Cullen , who previously served as a U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, spokesman Jarrod Agen said. M. Caldwell Butler (R-VA) during the Watergate investigation. Many expect Trump to roll back several policies and actions from former President Barack Obama done in an effort to help thaw relations between the two nations.
Gunman Identified In Congressional Shooting
A government official identified the shooter as an IL man named James. A 66-year-old man has been identified as the suspected gunman after an early-morning shootin... Brooks says Rep. Brad Wenstrup, a podiatrist who served as a combat surgeon in Iraq , used scissors to cut Scalise's trousers to get to his wound. "We started giving him the liquids, I put pressure on his wound in his hip", Brooks said.
US State Secretary: North Korea Frees American Citizen
Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch, said , "It's clear that Pyongyang has committed a grave injustice against Otto and his family, and the news that he may be returning with a serious medical problem raises concerns about what happened to him in North Korean custody".
Qatar willing to understand Gulf concerns, ready for dialogue: Kuwaiti FM
The crisis has been driven in part by the regional rivalry between Sunni-led Saudi Arabia, the Middle East's strongest Sunni power, and Shiite Iran, which has cordial relations with Qatar, known for its contradictory ties. The Kuwaiti foreign minister said in the statement that his country is "determined to find a solution to the current dilemma". Also, it added that it will continue working with countries to fight against the global threat of terrorism.
Dem. Biden urging Rep. Romney to run for Utah Senator
Biden spoke at Romney's ideas summit, an annual gathering of donors and business leaders in Utah. "By the way, you should run for Senate". Romney did not give any indication he was considering a run, should Hatch, 83, decide not to run again next year, said one person in attendance, Maryland videographer Dean Dykema .
Colleges vow to fight climate change despite USA leaving pact
Brown browbeat his state's legislature in April into dramatically raising California's gas tax, as well as push for extending the state's already massive cap-and-trade program. Both pacts focus on broadening collaboration on environmental protection. Brown has been vocal on climate matters. "Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will send the wrong signal to the global sustainable energy marketplace, hurting prospective US investment in places like in, which ranks second in the country in ...
I'll make sure UN gets $15 million for Paris agreement
Trump announced Thursday that the United States was withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, a 2015 accord between almost every nation to reduce carbon emissions most scientists agree alter the planet's climate. "IBM believes we can make a constructive contribution by having a direct dialogue with the administration - as we do with governments around the world", a company spokeswoman said.
Turkish troops die in helicopter crash near Iraq border
Other media reports said there were six other officers on board. Wreckage of a Cougar military helicopter, in which 13 Turkish soldiers died when it crashed after getting caught in a high-voltage power line, is seen in the Senoba district of southeastern Sirnak province, Turkey June 1, 2017.
Storm outlook: Which parts of Colorado might see severe weather this week?
Brief heavy rain will also be possible in any thunderstorms. WBZ-TV's Weather Team has issued a Storm Watch Weather Alert - putting you on guard for potentially impactful weather Wednesday evening. Winds may gust as high as 18 miles per hour. Thursday evening will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping into the low 50s, high 40s. There will be a south wind of 7 to 9 miles per hour.
White House official: Trump plans to pull U.S. from Paris deal
A 2015 report by Stanford University's Marshall Burke and the University of California, Berkeley's Sol Hsiang and Ted Miguel found the climate change could slash 20 percent from global economic output by 2100 - more than five times previous estimates.
Organizer of Portland pro-Trump rally reacts to deadly rampage
Namkai-Meche either said something to get Christian's attention, or Christian simply turned his attention to him because he was nearby, and surveillance video shows Namkai-Meche stand up as Christian began shouting at him. I can die in prison a happy man. A stranger intervened, telling Christian he couldn't disrespect the girls in such a way, she said. I'll get back to that suspect.
Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn to face questions on live TV
He also faced questions about his record of opposing British military interventions overseas, including the Falklands War. "I will write the appropriate letter to our commanders who are obviously very responsible, very loyal naval officers", he said.


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Movies@Hope is a film series dedicated to enriching our community by presenting documentary and feature films that explore the environmental, social, moral, and spiritual issues that define our time. All are welcome to attend. Admission and refreshments are free, and donations are accepted. Upcoming movies are listed on our home page and on the calendar. Check out our winter-spring 2019 movie schedule! Take a look at the list of movies we have shown.
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Here is the challenge with entrepreneurship. India has too many of the wrong type of subsistence entrepreneurs, micro-entrepreneurs in the informal sector, and too little of the right kind of job creating entrepreneurs, small entrepreneurs in the formal sector.
Ejaz Ghani et al define entrepreneurship as presence of formal establishments which are less than 3 years old, measured in terms of number of such establishments per 1000 workers in formal sector. Evidence shows that jobs get created when firms which start small and formal, grow into medium sized ones. Accordingly, areas (both at state and sub-state region levels) with high levels of new enterprises have been found to generate higher employment growth. Further, as Andrei Shleifer and Rafael La Porta have argued "informal firms stay permanently informal, they hire informal workers for cash, buy their inputs for cash, and sell their products for cash, they are extremely unproductive, and they are unlikely to benefit much from becoming formal".
This means that the primary objective should be to promote the establishment of formal small enterprises, instead of trying to move informal firms to formality.
In India, the two most consistent factors that predict overall formal entrepreneurship, in both manufacturing and services, are local education levels and the quality of local physical infrastructure. These relationships have been found much stronger in India than in the US. Liberalized labour regulations and household banking quality in the districts concerned are also important predictors. Further, in manufacturing, agglomeration economies (Chinitz effect) in the district arising from supportive incumbent industrial structures for input and output markets (common labour needs or have customer-supplier relationships with the city's incumbent businesses) too contribute to new entrepreneurship.
Despite these correlations, even in case of developed economies, identification of policy levers that drive entrepreneurship and incubation of new enterprises has proven elusive. The mainstream discussion on entrepreneurship focus on three types of policies – trainings, clusters, and deregulations. However, there is little evidence that entrepreneurship trainings work or economic clusters materially increase the level of overall entrepreneurship within a city. In fact, there is no example of validated successes with entrepreneurship training anywhere in the world, developed or developing. Though deregulation has not been found to increase entrepreneurship, it is likely that excessive regulation may prevent the growth of firms.
So, what are the policy responses available? A first order takeaway may be to eschew policies that seek to create entrepreneurs or directly promote entrepreneurship. Also avoid too much focus on trying to roll back informal sector.
Instead focus on creation of conditions for enterprise entry and growth. These conditions can be divided into two broad categories – physical and enabling.
The former involves improvements in infrastructure, access to credit and skilled labour at competitive terms etc. Unfortunately, there is limited progress possible in the short-run and only so much that can be done even in the medium-term.
This leaves us with the latter as the focus of all policy action. They involve broadly business development and enabling regulatory environment. Numerous studies have shown that productivity can be improved by 25-35% by merely introducing simple management practices like monitoring, setting targets, personnel incentives, inventory management etc. Such business development services should become quasi-public goods, to be subsidized by governments. This should be complemented with regulatory enablers. Deregulation, limiting interface with government, extensive use of IT work-flow automation, and so on are some possible steps in this direction.


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Beetroot: Selecting Ripe Fruit
The Issues: One of the most frustrating things in the world has to be biting into a good-looking peach only to find that it is mealy on the inside. It's the ultimate letdown. The same can be said for dry oranges, soft cherries, funky apples and I could go on. Crappy fruit is one of the downsides of our modern food distribution system. It's … [Read more...]


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Empire Blue
Book Two
DC Stone
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Date of Publication: 06/19/15
Number of pages: 256
Word Count: 86,150
Cover Artist: Jay Aheer
Book Trailer:
Book Description:
Dwayne Gonzalez has always had a thing for the beautiful Brooke Mason, but she married another man, had his child, and started her life without him. Now, years and a divorce later, he's still on the sidelines, yet in Brooke's and her daughter, Hailey's life, but not in the way he wants.
A drug investigation brings Dwayne on the front step of Brooke's life. With his attention distracted, Hailey is kidnapped and engulfed in a human trafficking ring. Dwayne marches in and toes the line between the right side of the law, and in it, pursues his heart's desire.
Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/UzHuq11-r1E
Worried about Hailey, exhausted to the bone, and slightly swaying, Brooke clung to Dwayne, took strength from this solid, very real protector. She would have to be dead not to notice his firm body beneath her fingertips, the hardness of his chest pressed to her breasts, and the wicked, clean scent drifting from his skin. While they were no longer hugging, but more her clinging to him, she didn't want to turn away, couldn't find the power to do so. How easy would it have been to end up with this man? She'd caught the looks he had given her before. But that had all been in the past, a separate life for them both.
She had become a mother, someone who dedicated her entire being to making sure her daughter was well-rounded, cared for, and knowingly loved. Not only that, but she wasn't a young pup any longer, and from the few women she'd seen Dwayne with, his type seemed to have a list of traits all very similar: young, perky breasts, tight asses, single, and free of major responsibilities.
His hand tightened on her back and she held her breath, waiting to see if he would push her away.
Just a few more minutes, please.
She needed him, this close contact with another being. It had been so damn long.
Hailey refused to slow down to cuddle on the couch as she had once done as a young girl. Her daughter had her own life now, one currently held in peril, but Brooke had faith they would find her. They had to. Failure wasn't an option.
Dwayne trailed his hand up her back and pressed a palm to her head, his other arm tightening around her waist. She went with the direction, pressed her face into his warm neck, and breathed. His skin emitted heat rivaling the summer's sun. She grasped the back of his suit jacket, wishing she could be closer. He shifted their bodies, and her aggravation spun to something else. His lips brushed her temple, and moist air fanned across the side of her face. He hovered there. So close, all she had to do was turn her face and take his mouth. She knew he would let her, too.
So near to him, starved for human contact, she wanted to get lost for a while. She trailed her nose along his neck, took another deep breath, and pressed closer.
He grumbled something unintelligible, the sound coming from his chest more than his mouth. His hand at her waist laid flat on the small of her back and urged her closer still.
The situation was moving fast out of control. Tendrils unraveled, but she was helpless to stop it. This strong male held her as if she were a treasure. He had the power and ability to make her forget everything, to make all the stresses and danger go away.
His hand slipped beneath the back of her shirt and made direct contact with her skin. They both hissed and his breath pushed her hair from her face. His cruel yet sensual mouth continued to drift in a teasing caress across her temple. She turned her head, like molasses on a cold day, up and toward him. Her lips tingled in anticipation, waiting for his kiss. She brushed her mouth across the line of his jaw, a hairsbreadth from his skin.
His heart thudded against hers, a matching hammer between their bodies, telling her he was just as affected. The hand at the back of her head tightened. She trailed the caress over his cheek; his lips were right there, centimeters away.
The rest of their surroundings faded. She didn't know if it was because of this man drawing her absolute attention, or because of her exhaustion.
She touched the side of her mouth to his and thought she'd be prepared for the rush of desire.
She was so wrong.
Character Name: Dwayne Gonzalez
Character Bio: A detective with the Nyack Police Department, Dwayne can usually be found at the local Starbucks, teasing his best friend and partner, Charlese, or fighting against crime. He's known as the town's playboy, but has a secret he isn't fighting to escape.
Describe yourself what is your worst and best quality?
Sits back and stretches legs, crossing them at the ankles in front "Well," he hedges, drawing the word out, "that's a loaded question, isn't it? I wouldn't say it'd be easy to narrow down the list on a best or worst quality about myself. If I had to guess what my brothers or Charlie would say, they'd most likely tell you things I'm not willing to list out. But that's just because they are shits, to be honest. In my opinion, I'd say my worst quality is believing in the basic emotions, which are also the most strongest. It's a hard hurdle to get over, understanding my past and all. But to go hand-in-hand with that, I'd say my best quality is helping others."
What is the one thing you wish other people knew about you?
He spreads his hands wide, before crossing them over his chest again. "What? I'm an open book. You see what you get. If there was one thing I wished people knew about me, it'd be that there's more to me than meets the eye. Sometimes people are quick to judge, and all I'm saying is, you can't judge a book by it's cover." He winks.
What is your biggest secret something no one knows about?
He grins wide. "Ah, but if I told you that, then there'd be no reason to read my book, would there?"
What are you most afraid of?
The grin disappears, replaced by a serious look. "Losing what's important, whether it be focus or someone who means something to me."
What do you want more than anything?
His gaze shifts to the side, looking off into some faraway distance. He seemingly struggles to answer, but then turns his gaze back, and his face changes. Long gone is the seriousness, and back in its place is a teasing vibe. Could this be a shell he uses to protect himself? "World peace?" he answers. "Perhaps a cure for cancer?" Hmmmm….
What is your relationship status?
He wiggles his brows, and leans forward, his forearms resting atop his thighs. "What's your relationship status? Perhaps you need to read my story and find out."
How would you describe your sense of fashion?
He shrugges. "I like to wear clothes that reflect my life. In order, in control, and to impress. Some may be comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt, and I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. I'm more comfortable in suits and slacks."
How much of a rebel are you?
He makes a face. "As a teen, my brothers and I got into a lot more trouble than I could get away with now. Being an officer of the law requires a certain level of compliance."
What is your idea of happiness?
Again, he sits back and mimics his earlier pose, crossing his ankles and legs, getting as far from me as possible. Could this be his way of nonverbally saying he doesn't like these questions? "Happiness can really be any number of things. Some say money, others success, family, friends, relationships. While that's all important to me, my idea of happiness is vastly different from what anyone else thinks."
What is your most treasured possession?
He grins. "Perhaps I can get DC to get you a copy of this book…"
What is your most marked characteristic?
He shrugs. "I like to have fun, tease, get involved. Charlie would say it's my ability to flirt with anything with a skirt, but again, I'd counter with that judgement and understanding there's more to it than that."
What is it that you, most dislike?
"Liars. False promises." The answer is abrupt, concise.
What is your greatest regret?
His lips thin. "Letting her get away."
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
"Integrity and compassion. Don't feed me bullshit lines. Don't play games. Be adventurous, courteous, and willing to take a risk."
Who is your favorite hero in fiction?
"Hmmmm, Charlie is the one who always has her head in a book, but if we're talking fiction, I could include characters on a TV show or movie, right? That's a pretty tough question. One I've never thought about." Once again, his eyes cast to a corner in the room, his mind visually working for an answer. At several moments, they refocus. "Ray Donovan." He holds up a hand. "Now, don't judge based on that answer alone." His hand drops. "There's something to be said about a guy who's willing to do a little bit of bad for those close to him, for those he cares about. He may not do things in the most ethical of ways, but no one can fault him for his reasonings behind it. He knows what he wants, and he goes for it."
Which living person do you most admire?
"There's no way to narrow that list down, as there are many individuals who contribute to the goodness of a world almost bad. I will say though that Pope Francis tops that list right now. He's identifying with all generations and both genders. He's making a difference and showing the world that again, there's more to religion of people than meets the eye."
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
His lips thin, and he doesn't answer.
What is your motto?
"Tell a lie once makes all your truths questionable."
D.C. "Desi" Stone is a best-selling romance author and full-time fraud investigator. She lives in the northeast with her incredibly supporting husband, two kids, and the ever-growing family of cats.
After serving eight years of service with the United States Air Force, she went on to transition into the world of financial crimes and became a lead investigator for many years.
Reading has always been a passion of hers, getting lost in a good, steamy romance is one of her favorite past times. She soon after discovered her own love for writing and recreating stories and characters in her head. Her writing concentrates on romantic with specifics in paranormal, suspense, and erotica.
Now, when she isn't trying to solve a new puzzle in the world of fraud, she is engulfed with coffee, her laptop, and all those crazy characters in her head. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America, Hudson Valley Romance Writers, New Jersey Romance Writers, RomVets, RWA Kiss of Death, and the Liberty State Fiction Writers. She served as the 2014 NJRW Vice President and Conference Chair. Come stop by on Facebook, Twitter, or her website and say hello!
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