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I'm a big fan of the Touchoo apps. These guys have done a marvelous job of creating content for younger kids that truly takes advantage of the touchscreen medium that is the iPad/iPhone (read my review of their One Little Boy app). So their third effort, Benny the Cat, has some big shoes to fill.
This app isn't a story so much as a 'slice of life' book where the child gets to interact with Benny on each page–including feeding him, petting him, and helping him get ready for bed. The art by Tamar Hak is whimsical and is accompanied by amusing sound effects and very simple text. My girls are a tad old for this level of story at ages 5 and 6, but all three of us were charmed by this adorable kitty app. I think it's just right for toddlers and preschoolers, who will love helping take care of Benny.
Benny the Cat is $2.99 in the iTunes App Store. Have you cuddled YOUR cat today?
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4 Ways to Explain to Friends without Kids that you can't go out Every Night
Having a baby doesn't have to mean that "The Party is Over"..
But a lot of the time friends without kids don't understand that you can't just drop everything and go out whenever you feel like it.
Here's how Brenda, Stevie, Jessica and Amanda handle peer pressure to go party from other friends without kids.
Being a young mom means more than likely you are the only person in your circle of friends with a child or children. It's hard for friends without kids to understand that you just can't drop everything you are doing to put on your dance shoes at 10 pm and stagger through the door at 7 am.
The easiest way I found to explain this to my single friends was just straight forward, "Look I really want to hang-out and have fun just like anyone else but I need advance notice so I can make arrangements for somebody to care for my child."
Maybe you can set the same day of every month to go out, for example the first Saturday of each month. If they are a true friend they will understand. -Brenda Todd
My problem was friends doing things spur of the moment and expecting me to get a babysitter at the drop of a dime. So I just told them, "Hey, I won't be coming to anything ever, if u don't give me notice." -Stevie Degenero
Most of my friends all have children but for they few that don't, I just explain that "Being a mommy comes first and that as much as I would like to go out my son needs me more at home." -Amanda Ferrell
What about you? Have you felt awkward or guilty when your friends without kids are giving you crap for not being able to hang out with them?
Leave a comment sharing how you handle this situation..
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Australian online gambling laws and policy in Australia has traditionally been the responsibility of the states, rather than the Commonwealth. State and territory governments regulate and provide gambling services and rely heavily on the ensuing revenue. Recent developments have seen the Commonwealth take a more active role in this area.
The rapid adoption of new communications technologies by gambling industries has attracted their interest, as this is an area which falls within its constitutional responsibilities. The development of online gambling has significant implications for regulatory mechanisms, revenue collection and community welfare.
This has promoted the Federal Government to pass legislation that stops Australian Internet gambling sites from providing services to Australians, but it doesn't make it illegal for Australians to gamble online.
In 2001, the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) was enforced with an eye towards curbing the perceived negative impacts of online gambling in Australia. Technical loopholes arose and Australia had no choice but to make changes to the law to protect those at risk of online gambling. Operators were the target of the act.
They were unable to advertise "real money" interactive online gambling to Australian residents. Australians were and still are, free to play online casinos located and licensed outside the country. In addition, Australian-based companies could offer gambling services to players abroad. This is as long as it wasn't in a so-called "designated country".
The IGA specified that as long as the operator was unaware, with due diligence, that they were offering their games to Aussie residents, they would be cleared of wrongdoing. This led to operators putting alerts, warnings and address checks in place before sign up.
A number of loopholes over the following decade, including punters using their mobile phone to place their wager during a live event caused the bill to be revived. The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016 was passed, which prohibited online casino gaming, even if the casino is legally licensed by a reputable offshore gambling jurisdiction.
Australian players won't be penalised when gambling at unlicensed casino sites though. Online poker was also recently deemed illegal in Australia. Local players found themselves in the same boat as their American counterparts.
Sports betting and lotteries remain legal, with small amendments put in place to penalised "click-to-call" betting and unlicensed offshore betting companies offering bets to Australians.
Parts of the Interactive Gambling Act show that not all kinds of web-based gambling operations are forbidden. The regulation of gambling operations is executed at two levels. First, there is the Federal Government that regulates the industry. The second level is gambling regulation by the state and territory authorities.
Online slot machines are legal for local players to access and have a large market in Australia. Poker is one of the most popular games at Australian casinos, but operating interactive poker websites in Australia is forbidden.
Bingo is legal in Australia and there are casinos that offer computer simulated bingo games. Some online lotteries are banned in Australia, but players are able to play Keno and buy local lotto tickets.
Gambling laws are legislated federally and enforced and legislated locally, by and large. The ACT Racing and Gambling Commission is an independent statutory authority responsible for controlling and regulating all gaming, racing and betting activities in the ACT.
The NSW Department of Gaming and Racing is responsible for the proper conduct and balanced development of gaming, racing, liquor and charity industries in NSW. The Racing and Gaming Authority administers gambling legislation in the NT. The NT Gaming Machine Commission is responsible for licensing gaming machines.
The Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation regulates gaming, casinos, art unions, lotteries and keno in Queensland. The Gaming Supervisory Authority is responsible for ensuring that there is effective supervision of the operations of casino and gaming licensees in South Australia. It is the function of the Office of the Liquor and Gaming Commissioner to provide the supervision of licensees.
The Tasmanian Gaming Commission regulates and controls gaming in Tasmania
The Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority regulates and monitors Victoria's gambling activities.
The Office of Racing, Gaming and Liquor administers WA legislation dealing with these areas and carries out many of the operational functions of the Gaming Commission. This includes the provision of licensing, inspection and audit functions in respect of both casino and permitted gaming services.
These laws apply to playing casino games or sports betting on your mobile. There are mobile-compatible gambling sites based board that you can access through web browsers.
There are thousands of sports betting retail outlets in Australia that provide local players with the opportunity to bet. There are a number of certified Australian-owned bookies that offer local customers the chance to try their luck in sports, racing and other events offered by these providers.
These are all deemed permissible, both online and on mobile devices. Online slot machines are legal for local players to access and have a large market in Australia.
In Australia, it is the gambling operators that are charged tax, not the players. The amount of tax the operators pay depends on the type of game. Also, on the location of the poker machines or casinos.
There is no tax to pay for online Australian players either, despite a few online Australian casinos in operation.
The only fees or charges a player might encounter when playing an online casino could be fees to withdraw or deposit money into international casino sites or when converting the Australians dollar into the website's preferred currency.
Intertops is our recommended online poker room for Australians.
Way back in 1996, Intertops started taking bets on the internet. As you'd expect from a company that has over 20 years in the online betting industry they have a reputation second to none when it comes to facilitating quick and secure deposit and withdrawal options.
The IGA does not make it an offence for individual Australians to gamble online. Instead, it targets the companies that provide online poker, and makes it illegal to provide Web-based gambling services to customers in Australia. Companies both domestic and foreign are prohibited from marketing or providing online poker to Australians.
While that was enough to keep Australian firms from trying to start Internet poker sites, it did little to discourage most foreign operators from staying out of the market. Sites from around the world have offered poker games to Australians without interruption and with no real push back from the Australian government since the IGA was passed. Since Australian law doesn't make it illegal for players to play poker on the Web, millions of players across the country have still been able to play poker (or other casino games) online each year with foreign organisations based in Europe, the Caribbean and elsewhere.
In recent years, several developments have made it seem as though the online poker situation in Australia might go through some changes – though it now appears more likely that the status quo will remain intact for some time to come.
First, in an effort to prevent Australians from so easily playing on foreign sites, some legislators proposed that Australia pass a law similar to the UIGEA laws in the United States. These laws would target banks, making it illegal for them to process online gambling transactions. However, these efforts were quickly defeated, as banks pointed out that given the fully legal nature of many online gambling transactions in Australia (such as those for lotteries and at sports betting sites), it would be too difficult to implement any such scheme.
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More recently, a review of the IGA suggested in order to stop the flow of money out of Australia, Australian companies should be able to receive licenses to operate their own online poker rooms in the country. This would give Australians the option of playing on locally regulated and licensed sites. However, it appears gambling expansion and trials of online poker licensing does not have the political support to be given the go ahead any time soon.


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Last year I was impressed by the customer experience delivered by the Adidas flagship branch in Paris. Whilst we didn't buy
anything on the relaxed family holiday visit, my 10 year old spots mad son has gone on to become a fan of Adidas with it often being his first choice. Fast forward one year and I'm charged by Henry, my son with purchasing a specific Adidas flip flop (Havanas now ditched) it's all about the flop and the sock. Who would have thought flip flops and socks would be in style.
Following a meeting in Holborn so dressed in business suit an tie this time, I headed to Oxford Street and specifically the Adidas shop. Would I find consistency in the customer experience in a different country, looking like a different 'customer segment' and with a purchase ticket price of just £15?
Absolutely. It was like being back in Paris!
The decor and style of the store was consistent (and so it should be you could say). The Adidas brand promotes itself as 'only the best for the athlete', so the store was full of decor which demonstrated they are serious about this. From running machines, twitter feeds of athletic endeavours happening now around the world by customers and the brand alike, to athletically posed mannequins and energetic happy staff bouncing across the shop floors with a spring in every step and an attitude that says, 'only the best means best service too'. Smiles all round.
I'm no world authority on flip flops so when armed with details limited to size, price and a rough description, I was grateful to two members of staff who searched stockrooms for me to find the pair that matched my son's criteria. For one member of staff this meant it being at the same time as being briefed on new lines by a supervisor. This showed to me, they are always on, with a demonstration that both service and an updated product knowledge are equally important to customers so neither should be neglected for the other.
Plus things move fast in the world of sport. Hence this novel 'magnetic' board to display items and change daily or even hourly depending on what product lines are to be featured.
I left the store feeling uplifted and convinced that everyone who worked there lived and breathed athleticism, making it feel fun accessible for all – even when you turn up in a suit!
The decor massively reflecting this, with it's attention to detail from every corner of the store, amplifying the differentiated brand experience Adidas offers compared to other more general soulless sports superstores.
England. France. Shopping with son. Shopping in suit. Football Boots. Flip Flops – the same Adidas experience.
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Today we review the product called Lean N Clean. Hemorrhoids can occur if your rectal cavity is put under stress. This may happen if you chronically suffer from diarrhea, constipation or if you are pregnant. It is a very widespread condition with 75% percent of the population likely to experience hemorrhoids at least once in their life. Lean N Clean claims to help people that suffer from diverticulitis, chronic constipation, IBS or hemorrhoids by helping you to avoid straining. Lean N Clean was developed by pharmacists and clinical nutritionists with over 30 years' experience thereby claiming to provide a product that can sort you out in no time. If this product interests you, read the rest of our review below.
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Dandelion Root is normally found in Chinese medicine and its considered one of the best medicines for digestive ailments. Aloe Vera has anti-inflammatory properties and also helps to relieve constipation. Alfalfa is a great source of Vitamin C and is full of antioxidants. Apple Pectin is a known fiber that lowers cholesterol whilst also cleansing your digestive tract. Burdock Root has overall cleansing properties and has medicinal value when it comes to certain skin conditions. Irish Moss is a seaweed that acts as an anticoagulant and can help relieve diarrhea. Magnesium Phosphate acts as an antacid and can, therefore, neutralize excess acid in the stomach. Marshmallow Root and Milk Thistle helps to soothe irritated skin and can help treat some liver problems. This product also does not contain any harsh laxatives, stimulants, gluten, peanuts, dairy, yeast or hormones.
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The manufacturers of this product do offer a 30-day money back guarantee if for any reason this product does not work for you. However, you will have to pay the return shipping and handling costs. They do not go into the specifics of this guarantee so we aren't sure in what condition the product has to be returned to be eligible for this guarantee.
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Our initial impression of this product was quite positive. It incorporates a lot of diverse ingredients and it doesn't include any irritants that may make matters worse for sensitive consumers. However, the process of taking this product can take long making it a bit of a hassle for people who don't have that much time in their busy schedules. We also aren't satisfied with the lack of specificity of the guarantee policy. Considering similar products on the market, this product is also not the best buy when you consider the amount of product you get for its price.


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Hey there, UF Fitfam! For my first blog post, I thought I'd take you down a little journey and behind the scenes of my training for my upcoming SFG Level 1 certification. If you've been in the gym while I'm training, chances are I've (jokingly) tried to trade my kettlebell circuits for your finisher. But truth is, as much as I joke about it, I've been loving my training lately!
The start of training for the SFG certification marked one of the first times I've solely trained with a performance goal in mind. Prior to this, there was always an aesthetic goal underlying my programming, even when I had performance goals in mind. When I played sports, I was concerned with the calories I was eating after games and practices so as to not gain weight. When I ran a marathon, I was focused on using that for fat loss, not hitting a goal pace. When I started lifting weights, I yearned for fat loss and body re-composition.
However, for the last six weeks, it's been an entirely new experience. Taking care to plan meals around my workout to optimize performance, instead of staying below a set number of calories. If I felt hungry or needed a little extra fuel, I didn't subtract that from my planned meals I had left for the day. I ate it and moved on with my training.
It's been refreshing. I've felt great during and after workouts. I've enjoyed seeing the progress I've made so far. Moving quick and fine-tuning form as I build strength and endurance. I feel like I've been more energized, moving more efficiently, and, even though it wasn't a priority, looking better too! Then, out of the blue, I decided to step on the scale… I was about eight pounds heavier than I thought. Everything I had been feeling good about came crashing down in an instant.
What about all my training and time spent in the gym?
What about the meal planning and prepping?
Why did I let myself have those extra snacks pre-workout?
Did I really need them or was it slipping back into overeating?
How could I have let myself lose some of the progress I made last year?
Should I go back to a lower calorie diet and be more strict?
This is just a glimpse of the spiral of thoughts that raced through my mind as I looked down at the number on the scale.
I think there's sometimes a misconception that it's easy for coaches and trainers. We always want to train, a salad is an easy choice over pizza, and we don't struggle with our weight or appearance. While I can't speak for other coaches, I can certainly tell you I've struggled with all of those, even after my job title became "Coach and Personal Trainer". I've written about it before I joined Unity in {this article}.
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Now, as I transition from my aesthetic goal to a performance goal, I encounter new struggles. It's difficult to see that number on the scale go up. Initially, I'm hit with the same disappointment, guilt, and frustration I felt years ago when I was struggling to find healthy eating habits and lose weight.
But why am I letting an inanimate object determine my mood at all? Not to mention, letting it ruin all of my positive energy surrounding my progress I've been making in the gym? The scale doesn't always tell the truth. I know this as a fact. But emotionally, seeing the number go up stings. I shouldn't let it, and neither should you.
This can be especially true if you are in a fat loss phase. You've been putting in the work and come weigh-in time, you expect to see the results on the scale. While we can reflect and use the feedback as a tool to either continue what we're doing or adapt to change future results, it's important we remember the scale does not discount the work we've done.
We all go through struggles sometimes, but at the end of the day: fitness is about more than a number on the scale. Frankly, it's about more than the weight lifted in the gym. It's about where that takes us. It's about what we can do and accomplish outside the walls of Unity.
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I've seen many Christians on the religious right demanding that the US not receive Syrian refugees, and even showing stories about how this is really an attempted Islamic invasion into the Western world … and Europe is first. There are even stories about how Austrians are making gun runs out of fear of this invasion. And anyone who suggests that we help the refugees (particularly because our government is responsible for the mess in Syria), they are immediately labeled a flaming liberal/progressive/socialist kowtowing to ISIS in the name of tolerance and will be the first to be enslaved by Sharia Law.
And yet …
There is undeniable evidence that the people coming from Syria are indeed families. Is it really all that surprising that there are Syrians who have been displaced by the civil war there? Sure, it's possible that some people coming in the droves of refugees are ISIS fighters, but is that a good enough reason to help those truly in need? But for argument's sake, let's assume that all Muslims are evil and are a massive, organized, guerilla-fighting machine that thinks as a hive-mind like the Borg from Star Trek, and are the greatest enemy of Christians hearkening forward to the apocalyptic end times scenario as described in Scripture a series of fictional books by Tim LaHaye. (Totally plausible, I know).
How are Christians to respond to our enemies?
Marks of the True Christian
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
(Romans 12:9-21 ESV)
Love Your Enemies
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount.
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
(Luke 6:27-36 ESV)
Actually, it's rather obvious how we're supposed to respond. In fact, the Bible explicitly calls out the fallacy of the idea that we should only offer aide to the Christian refugees. (On a side note: Why don't Palestinian Christians even get this level concern?). Whether it be sending money, food or supplies to the refugees, or simply be their voice in the midst of the turmoil, Christians should be far less concerned with what religion the refugees follow, and just freaking help them!
But what about those who wish us harm? First, would they be our enemies if they didn't wish us harm? Pretty sure, Jesus didn't stutter. And besides, even if this is a religious war and Muslim extremists are particularly out to kill us, I still haven't found the part in Scripture where Jesus says, "you'll be hated for my sake, so kill them before they kill you."
How are libertarians to respond?
Benedict Cumberbatch was recently quoted as saying "**** the politicians" when it came to providing aide, and while I wouldn't use those exact words, the sentiment is similar to the libertarian response: there are people who fleeing violence and tyranny and need help now. There is no time to wait on bureaucrats who only have plans to help a fraction of the refugees in the next five years. There is no time, nor is it the government's business, to sift through the refugees and decide who's a Christian, who's a nice Muslim, who's a mean Muslim, and who's just there for the cookies and lemonade. Libertarians believe that true charity comes from the heart of the individual and that those escaping tyranny should be welcomed into the fold of liberty and prosperity; freedom and justice for all.
Not to mention that the libertarian view of foreign policy is to be friends with anyone willing, and build mutually beneficial relationships that deter and mitigate any desire for conquest and war. The idea being that Muslims are people first, and people in general don't have an affinity for war. It takes a special kind of socio/psychopath to have such an affinity for war. (Think about that for a moment and who in Congress keeps pounding the war drums).
Waiting on the government to go through its process before helping the refugees is pointless. Sure, we can waste our time signing a petition on Change.org to get the President to at least acknowledge that there are people in America who support providing immediate aide to the refugees, but Holy Cow! That in itself is even counter-productive. In a free market, we wouldn't have to wait to act. If we see someone who needs help, and we can help, then we go help. And if our friends and family also want to help, then they come help too. There were far more people helped, far faster, following Hurricane Katrina than FEMA could ever dream of providing. Brad Pitt did more to rebuild homes while the National Guard disarmed peaceful citizens trying to protect themselves from looters. (Gun Control! 'Mürkia)
So the libertarian Christian response to the refugees? Forget the bueacracy! Forget differences in race, religion, or preferred cable news network!
You might even take Benedict's advice.


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Edison At Walden: Save-On Foods Is Now Open!
Whether it's a beautiful day or a snowy one, you don't have to go far to get most of the neccessities in life!
Save-On Foods opened a few months ago and it's proving to be a great addition to the Walden shopping complex. Even better, it's only a five minute walk away from your new Calgary townhome at Edison.
Save-On Foods (in my opinion) has been an enjoyable experience every time. It's clean and organized, and the staff are friendly and helpful. They carry a great line of products in every department. I was in on a Saturday night and they were giving out samples of different food. Every corner I turned there was something else to try, I went in with a hungry tummy so the chicken wings, ginger chicken, antipasto, egg nog and pulled pork were much appreciated!
They have a kitchen in which they prepare full meals. You can choose from a variety of meats and two sides for only $8. Being a busy single girl, this has been my dinner option for quite a few nights since they've opened. Not only is it affordable but also delicious. Every night of the week they have a special meal for $10 as well. Next on my list to try is the pizzas. They make them fresh and bake them in a pizza oven.
We're so excited that this new local grocery store has opened up so close, and we know it'll be a hit with Edison homeowners!
Go and see for yourself what a great grocery store Save-On Foods is! You can find more info on this Canadian grocery store on their website. Try the braised beef meal – it's mouth watering and won't leave you disappointed.
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Ed graduated from UC Santa Barbara and has earned a BA, MA, and MBA in Education, Political Science, and Business & Organizational Management. He has since relocated from Washington D.C. to the Pacific Northwest to take in the natural beauty, enjoy fresh air, and work & travel. He enjoys camping, hiking, sailing, spending time with family, and drinking and writing about coffee!
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Serial dilutions of Human IL-21 were added to B9 cells. Cell proliferation was assessed after 72 hours by measuring OD490.
The purity of recombinant hIL-21 was determined by SDS-PAGE of 1.5 µg reduced (+) and non-reduced (-) recombinant hIL-21 and staining overnight with Coomassie Blue.
Western blot analysis of extracts from Jurkat cells, untreated or treated with hIL-21 for 20 minutes, using Phospho-Stat3 (Tyr705) (D3A7) XP™ Rabbit mAb #9145 (upper) or Stat3 (124H6) Mouse mAb #9139 (lower).
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Working concentration of hIL-21 generally ranges from 0.1-10 ng/ml.
Recombinant human IL-21 is supplied as lyophilized material that is very stable at -20°C. It is recommended to reconstitute with sterile water at a concentration of 0.1 mg/ml which can be further diluted in aqueous solutions as needed. Addition of a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) is recommended for long term storage.
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Recombinant human IL-21 was expressed in E. coli and is supplied in a lyophilized form. A greater than 95% purity was determined by SDS-PAGE. Endotoxin levels are less than or equal to 1 EU / 1 μg hIL-21.
IL-21 is produced by Th17, T follicular helper (Tfh) and NKT cells (1-3). Targets include T cells, B cells, NK cells and dendritic cells (1-3,5). IL-21 induces proliferation and activation of NK cells, thereby up-regulating IFN-γ production and cytotoxic activity (1,3,4). IL-21 increases proliferation and survival of CD40-primed B cells (1,2) and appears to have a significant role in plasma cell differentiation (2). IL-21 binds to a complex consisting of IL-21Rα and the common γ chain, γc. IL-21 binding activates the Jak1/Jak3, Stat1, Stat3 and Stat5 pathway. IL-21 binding can also activate the MAP kinase and PI3K/Akt pathways.
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Cocktail Wedding Reception
Are you planning on a smallish wedding and want to have the reception at a unique and intimate venue? You might want to consider a cocktail wedding reception at an art gallery. With all the fabulous pieces of art on the walls and scattered about, all you'll need to worry about decor-wise is pretty tables and flowers.


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Part of the wheel of an antique fire truck.
F-stop-f/3.5, shutter speed-1/6 sec, ISO-400, focal length-18mm
Part of the wheel of an antique fire truck.
F-stop-f/3.5, shutter speed-1/6 sec, ISO-400, focal length-18mm
Love that red wheel Nice detail and the black trim even shines in the light. I love slective coloring and red always shines through with that. One of my juried pieces was done in that style.
This is not so much a criticism but a "wonder if you can"…..could you straighten the truck in the background? I know its attached, but wonder if you can (without changing the quality).
That might be a shot, they would like to hang there.
Hello Madelaine! Wow! . . . is about the best I can come up with right now since everyone else has already covered about anything I could or would say about this shot! This is stupendous! Great post-processing too. Really outstanding.
Thanks so much for your marathon phone instructions session today. Really appreciate your efforts and assistance.
The angle is great, but it's the selective coloring that snaps the attention right to the wheel.
I really like the selective coloring as well, I'm sure you got plenty of shots of this old fire truck.


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A Guide to Positive Parenting
Positive parenting is the most significant alternative to authoritarian parenting approach that most of us are familiar with. It concerns altering the perspective from punishing bad behavior to a creative approach to build positive behaviors in your children. Instead of developing power struggles by enforcing a set of regulations, positive parenting involves approaching your child with love, kindness, and empathy. Positive parenting has been evidenced to have a huge impact on relationships, mental health and behavior. You should view here for more information outlined in parenting blogs and mom blogs that you need know.
The psychological and social welfare of you and your child will depend on the sort of relationship between the two of you. However, parents are often never ready to become parents especially when they do not receive support from their partners and their families. An affirmative parenting program will solve severe behavioral, developmental and emotional complications in children. As such, the program has the capacity to influence the lives of parents and their children in the most meaningful way. Parents require to be taught how to be parents and be supported in their parenting process. A good parenting program is applicable in other areas. The most significant example of a context in which the program can be used is in a school environment where the tutor can better manage a classroom by using it.
Among the positive parenting solutions is preserving a safe and engaging environment for children of all ages. As such, you will be able to keep your children safe for accidents while promoting their healthy development. Apart from a safe environment, a positive learning surrounding is also necessary for child development. Because parents are the early educators of their children they serve as an illustration for their children with how they behave. As such, parents must react positively to the requirements of their children and their interactions. Additionally, parents should have a practical hope towards their kids to enhance growth. In that case, parents will become more concerned about their kids.
On the same account of positive parenting solutions, there is a need for parents to use assertive discipline measures. Parents in this circumstance must adopt a perfect plan for disciplining their children. Also, parents have to take care of themselves since raising kidscan be stressful. Self-care and preserving high self-esteem is therefore very crucial for healthy parenting.
Finally, there are many reasons why positive parenting should be embraced. Primarily you will boost the confidence of your child and your parenting skills. Furthermore, the bond between the parent and the child will be made stronger. The result of positive parenting is a reduction in aggressiveness and behavioral issues from your child. The child will also master the skills self-control and independence. The gross effect of positive parenting is positive results for both the parent and the child.


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Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals
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Well guys, sorry I haven't been posting or 'blogging' but alot has happened since my last post. The economy is making a come back but you have to 'evolve' your self and your work. If you have been on the art show circuit for along time, your stuff becomes 'tired' looking and people that have seen you for 3 -5 years at the same shows start to see it too. Time to relook your work and think of ways to 'update' it. What? Do I hear that is what my work is and I'm not changing a thing? Well, as…Continue
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Well, I traveled long and hard this year and I think I will be staying closer to home with all the traveling expenses and all.....to make a long story short, I added the expenses and what I netted.....That was alot of traveling and work to only make a few hundred dollars a show! So I decided to stay closer to home and try the smaller shows in my area plus it was taking a toll on my health. I'm getting very creative on where and how I'm displaying my work and extending my subject manner to…Continue
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Basic Audio Lucky Numbers
"Basic Audio is run by me, John Lyons. I've been making pedals since 2002. I'm from California, but now live in West Virginia. Go Figure.
Making unique looking and sounding effects pedals with flexible tonalities is what I strive to do.
I take the time to make the boxes look and sound as best I can. It's just me here sitting in the basement making pedals and offering what I think is a solid product in sound as well as aesthetic."
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A Smooth and round sounding fuzz/overdrive/distortion with plenty of gain and sustain.
A good combination of high and low gain with a fuzz element.
The LN stays articulate and works well on the neck pickup without the flubby bass of vintage fuzzes.
Wide gain range for heavier high gain rock and variable down to lower gain settings for mellower classic rock sounds.
Cleans up very well with the guitars volume without switching the pedal off for rhythm work.
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Julie Ann Price
Chief W.O.O. Officer
I love being a "rebel with a cause." My whole life I have "fought the system." I don't believe in doing things the way they've always been done unless you give me a darn good reason why.
Even as a child, I fought my Catholic upbringing because it made no sense to me why going to a certain building on a certain day and listening to the same words over and over was a good thing. If it doesn't make sense, then don't do it! I haven't been to church in years.
That doesn't mean I am without beliefs because I have plenty of those. I just don't believe anyone can tell me the right way or the wrong way to express them.
I believe that as women, we have a natural ability to lead, create and nurture. I believe corporate America was built by men and will be destroyed by men. Women have better things to do than buy in to the rules of the office and better aspirations than the corner office.
It is in our nature to collaborate and create businesses in which everyone wins and no one loses. I believe in embracing my nature and doing work that I love.
You will see that W.O.O. Women is an extension of me and my passion for personal expression. I hope you will take the time to learn about the mission of W.O.O. Women and join us in designing ideal lifestyles.
I am a 360-degree coach. I am trained as a health, life and business coach so when I work with you I can provide you with insightful coaching that takes into account all aspects of your life.
Often, struggles in business are a reflection of struggles at home. When your personal life is out of "whack" you will find it shows up in your business and your health. These three aspects of you – life, health and work – are so closely tied together that improving one area will also improve the other two.
I am also a mother of two, a wife of one, and a chauffeur of many. Like you, I wear multiple hats and juggle responsibilities with making time for myself and staying healthy.


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The young Marchioness of Jalar went to Disdéri's studio on the Boulevard des Italiens. At this address, lavishly laid out to flatter his well-todo clientele, the photographer had been receiving Second Empire high society since 1858. "M. Disdéri had a great project, that of founding an establishment to rival the huge establishments
in London," E. Lacan commented in La Lumière, in 1854.
The idea was to show off one's social status and distribute one's picture (a full-length portrait) through the visiting card portrait (a print on albumen paper mounted on cardboard); this invention was a tremendous success, enabling a series of shots to be taken using the same negative. This "portrairuromania" [sic] lasted right into the mid-1860s before it was dethroned by the superior format, the album-card.
It was also symptomatic of this urban society; its members strolled along the boulevards and appearances were extremely important. There can be no doubt that the photographer has encouraged the young woman, full of gentle self-assurance, going as far as a faint smile, to adopt several flattering poses to show her bearing, the fabrics, and the movement of her gown to best effect.
The acquisition of a part of the Disdéri studio collection by the Musée d'Orsay has made it possible to have the use of the entire plate, before each shot was cut up and mounted separately.


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I have two minds.
One is rational, logical and sensible.
The other isn't. The other mind is sensitive, vulnerable and easily bruised.
Usually, my rational, logical and sensible mind has the loudest voice but when I've been hurt, the other mind begins to speak, hesitantly at first, then more insistently.
When I am troubled, there is a constant, internal conversation between my two minds. My rational mind analyses, justifies and explains. My sensitive mind understands and agrees wholeheartedly, then it cries out in pain. And it keeps on crying. It understands the logical argument. It knows that others have far more to bear and it wants to let go of the hurt. But it can't or it won't.
Both minds belong to me. I should have the veto. But I don't. If I had the power, I would force my sensitive mind to obey my rational mind. Initially, I would allow it to express itself and to give voice to its anguish. I would listen and I would hear. Everyone needs to be heard. After all, my sensitive mind is part of what makes me human.
But then, I would expect it to stop being self-indulgent. I expect it to hand the reins over to my rational mind so I can be whole for those who love me and rely on me. I would like some peace.
How do you quieten your sensitive mind?


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25 senior lawyers made President's CounselPublished : 9:04 am April 28, 2017 | No comments so far | |
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President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday appointed 25 senior lawyers including TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran, J. C. Weliamuna, Upul Jayasuriya and Nizam Kariapper as President's Counsel.
A statement from the President's office said these lawyers were appointed in recognition of their professional integrity and diligence.
The other lawyers were Daya Pelpola, Ariya B. Rekawa, Anura Bandara Meddegoda, Nissanka Nanayakkara, Saman Ratwatte, Nevil Abeyratne, W.J. Anuja Kaushika Premaratne, A.L. M.Hedayathullah, Wijeratne Darmasena, Upali Senaratne, Padma Bandara, S.K. Marik Peiris, Karunaratne Herath, Mahendra Suwandaratne, A.P.C. M. Jayasekara, Mohan Weerakoon , P.R.S.P. Samaranayake, Ananda Wickramasekara, Vijeya Niranjan Perera, Karunadewage Wimaladasa and Vivekanandan Puvdaran.
The President made these appointments for the first time since he assumed office in 2015.


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You probably know Kesha by her dance-pop hits such as Tik Tok and Blow. If this is you, her new single might come as a surprise. It is a ballad diving into her personal life and showcasing her raspy rock star voice. While I am a Christian, I still do listen to "secular" artists, even ones as wild and rebellious as Kesha.
As a musician who has avidly followed Kesha throughout her career, I was elated to hear her new single entitled Praying. Kesha has been struggling with several things, including anxiety, an eating disorder (fluctuating weight, self-deprecation, etc.), and her producer Dr. Luke (who she sued claiming that he had sexually harassed her). She is still under contract with him for her next three albums, but she now has creative freedom with songwriting. This basically means that while Dr. Luke will profit from the (hopefully) upcoming three albums, she will have full creative control.
Praying strikes me in more ways than one. Although I am not in the same dark place as she is projecting in the beginning of her music video, I do know how it feels to be uncomfortable in your own skin and to suffer through anxiety. Her vulnerability about these things is part of why her new single struck me.
Another reason why I was struck by this song was its inherent religious word use. From the perspective of Christianity, Kesha's song might seem disrespectful at best, blasphemous at worst. But with an open heart, I think there is an important message for all those who believe in God: We should be praying for our enemies, that they will live a better life, especially those we would rather harbor hatred for.
In the bridge, Kesha sings: Oh, sometimes, I pray for you at night/Someday, maybe you'll see the light
Then in the chorus, she sings: I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin'/I hope your soul is changin', changin'/I hope you find your peace/Falling on your knees, prayin'
I believe there is enough negativity in this world and I have a feeling that Kesha agrees. Instead of creating a song of hate or resentment, like some other artists would *cough*taylorswift*cough* she chose to wish peace and soul-change to her enemy.
Kesha is a prime example of loving those who hate you. She is a beautifully creative human being who pushes boundaries when it comes to art. I stand behind her unique weirdness because through this song, her vulnerability and passion come through as clear as a church bell on a still afternoon, beautiful and sacred.


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You don't require occasions to celebrate the moments you are living and we are sure that you are totally digging it. But if the moment in question is something special, then you ought to celebrate it in the light of grandeur and vivacity to let the memories reverberate.
Leonia Holistic Destination has fast emerged as one of the most sought-after destination for hosting parties celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and many more. The property hosts a vast array of options to choose to celebrate those special moments.
Just like wine gets better and tastier with every passing age, so does your nuptial bond. So celebrate the anniversary of your nuptial bond at Leonia's Honeymoon Suites spread over 1100 sq.ft which offers absolute privacy and a private garden exterior complimenting your togetherness.
Heighten the moment over an exquisite candle light dinner, set a movie date at the 3-screen Carnival movie theater and unlock the gateway to the realm of rejuvenation by indulging in couple spa therapies.
"It was an amazing and wowed day for our celebrations at Leonia.
We were a group of 30 and all set to celebrate 50th anniversary of my cousin's parents. Plan was to spend whole day at Leonia with all our families together.
And then Leonia crew Manish, Arvind and Praveen added flavor to our celebrations by special arrangements for to surprise the anniversary couple…..thank you so much guys…..you rock"…quotes one of the guest.
Leonia poses as the happy destination for birthdays both for the munchkins as well as their older kins. You can explore its award-winning convention block to host a grand party and serve the guests with the best of cuisines served with care at Leonia. Color the celebration with hues of fun and frolic as you explore the range of 50+ indoor and outdoor activities, Water Park, Chicane Circuit and other exciting attractions at Leonia.
We hear a guest say: "We have chosen Leonia to celebrate my brother in law's 50th birthday after reviewing few other resorts near Hyderabad. We received a very good discount and we Go-cart and Swimming pool was most enjoyed by children. Food was delicious. Overall we enjoyed the stay."


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Ikat 12×12 Screen
Screen Sensation screens are manufactured using a professional screen printing process with the highest quality materials. This makes them reusable time and time again and they'll last indefinitely as long as they are cleaned and stored correctly. The beautiful pre-designed images take the hard work out of screen printing.
This Ikat screen is a striking, modern design. This versatile screen can be used to enhance any of your crafting projects. Using different colours to print out your design will change its appearance every time you use it.
This product is part of the Abstract Love Collection.


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LED (light emitting diode) lighting also known as SSL (solid state lighting) continues to evolve and Philips second generation of Ledino luminaires brings the latest high-power LED technology and elegant design to accent your style at home while at the same time reducing energy cost and supporting the environment. Clear, warm white light can be dimmed at the touch of a button to change the mood of your space. A selection of the range even has the ability to be tuned from clear light to warm, when installed, allowing customers to adapt their lighting solution to their own needs. "People at home have their own style, reflected in their interior. With the beautiful, stylish Ledino range we are helping customers create a beautiful light effect matching their style and home environment.", said Allard Bijlsma, CEO Philips Consumer Luminaires.
Thanks to advanced LED technology the Ledino range uses up to 80% less energy than traditional lighting with an operational lifespan of up to 20 years. That makes Ledino good for the environment as well as your wallet. Another benefit of LED technology is instant start-up with full light output. Given that LED lamps contain no hazardous materials such as mercury, and do not generate UV or IR rays, this make them the ideal sustainable lighting solution too.
"The new Ledino range builds further on its innovation legacy through combining elegant minimalist design with a state-of-the-art LEDs by Lumileds that can reach a colour temperature of 2700 Kelvin. This major enhancement in Ledino LED lamps provide a warmer light with light yellow tint effect to create a more homely cosy atmosphere" asserts Peter English, Managing Director, LEDVISTA.


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As the person in charge of inventory management at a small business, startup or growing firm, you probably have dozens of other responsibilities to juggle. Your business' inventory is a valuable asset, and tracking it all in a spreadsheet means multiple versions of the truth might exist. Free up some extra brain space that's been tied up with inventory tracking for your other tasks with this deceptively simple inventory management system.
Perfectly optimized for tracking inventory levels across your business, this Inventory Tracking project template can be updated in real-time from multiple locations. Use it to keep a complete list of all your items, prices, locations, manufacturers, purchase orders, and sales orders, and track purchase orders and sales orders easily to stay on top of your stock levels.
With multiple views and filters, it's really easy to compare the performance of each product. If you want to consolidate your manufacturers, you can quickly compare which ones have been the most profitable. Customize this template for your own use and build your perfect inventory system. Flexible enough to be used by small businesses as well as large businesses with multiple warehouses and dozens of manufacturers, you can count on this template to support you as your business expands.


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Picture postcard Mangturm tower & port in Lindau (Bodensee)
|Germany / Deutschland > Bavaria / Bayern > Lindau (Bodensee) > Insel > Mangturm tower & port
>>> article no. P 11514 <<<
Condition: corners and bottom edge slightly damaged, slight traces of album
⇓ To the details ⇓
coloured - Mangenturm tower with port and landing places, Lake Constance / Bodensee with steam ships in front, Lindau island with houses and church tower behind, hills in background
Adress: Hafenplatz, 88131 Lindau (Bodensee)
Go to city map of Lindau (Bodensee)
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Selling against prepayment, no viewing delivery!
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This rare circa 1965-66 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner No Date watch is finely crafted from stainless steel. This vintage "Steve McQueen" "four line" Submariner features a black dial with gilt index markers and hands. The stainless case is highlighted by a bi-directional rotating bezel with black time-lapse insert and acrylic domed crystal. This watch comes with a Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployment buckle.
Our stock is always changing. For our latest inventory or a special request, please call 201 871-0400.


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Janeane Sanborn is the heart and soul of Glen Ellen Designs. She has been embracing the world of technology since early 2000, first as a Graphic Designer and then catching the bug for Web Design. Her business, Glen Ellen Designs opened in 2007. In 2014, Janeane earned Web Developer Certification through the Santa Rosa Junior College Technology Program. She has extensive training in Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and loves to dabble with many of the Apps in the Adobe Creative Cloud collection.
When Janeane discovered the world of photography in 2009, she was struck by what a perfect union visual media and digital design could be in the art of storytelling and brand building.
When Janeane is away from her desk you will find her out photographing the landscapes of her favorite places in the desert of the southwest or the mountains and beaches of the Pacific Northwest. She travels with her husband and fellow photographer Sherby Sanborn.


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The report had claimed that the DSS, on Sunday, recalled half of its operatives assigned to the presiding officers, ahead of the talks between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) team to be led by Dogara.
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It further claimed that the withdrawal order came from the directives to them "to report to the DSS headquarters with immediate effect".
However, reacting to the report in a telephone chat with Daily Sun, the spokesperson of the service, Nnanna Nnochiri, said that the service never issued such directive.
"I can tell you authoritatively that the service never gave such directive. For emphasis, we have not withdrawn neither are we planning to withdraw our personnel in the security details of the two presiding officers of the National Assembly. There is no iota of truth in that report," he said.
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An SEO expert is Just Like a Car Mechanic?
Some may say the analogy is a good one. They both have seemingly mystical powers where you have none and you are never quite sure what they are doing even when they explain it to you.
But one SEO company decided to take the analogy even further to try and explain why you should pay more for your SEO – ie the rates they charge rather than the rates other SEO companies charge.
I read it then re-read it and then thought about my experience with my local garage (who, by the way is brilliant!)
I think Not!
I wont go into detail but I found the main difference between my garage and my seo company is that my garage doesn't say
"I am going to charge you to look at your car and then I am going to do the best work in the world and you are going to know it is the best work in the world because I am going to charge you more than anyone else does but I will not guarantee that the work I do will improve the performance of the car and even if it does improve the performance of the car, it may not be noticeable and it may not last for very long and if you go elsewhere and they charge less I can guarantee that they are not as good as me and if they use packages instead of analogies to help communicate their offering they are also not as good as me"
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Érsekújvár (Nové Zámky, Slovakia)
An important fortress in the chain of fortresses from Pozsony to Zólyom. It was built on the right bank of the river Nyitra from the middle of the 1570s by the Military Court. It was one of the most modern fortresses of the border defence system against the Turks. It was a so-called fortress town, where border fortress soldiers lived together with civilians. The fortress had a hexagonal shape. It fell to the Turks in 1663, and it became the residence of the last Turkish province (vilayet) in Hungary. Imperial troops reoccupied it in the summer of 1685 in the war of reoccupation (1683-1699).


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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Building Up Steam
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"There were lots of more important things to do today than convert a wagon into a steam propelled mortar battery" - ROFL, wonderful, I'm still smiling.ReplyDelete
The new basing looks good and seems very plausible to me. It is striking that the slimmer 40s scarcely need much more footprint than chunkier 28s.
I suppose only play-testing will confirm whether light infantry with half the bases rather than half the number of figures works in practice (in a Grantian context), likewise with the militia and indeed the cavalry, hope that goes well.Replies
Oddly even the chunky 40's fit on a 15mm frontage but only if deployed shoulder shoulder "like the good book says".Delete
I seriously thought about putting 4 or 6 cavalry in 2 ranks on a 4" base but it just looked too crowded with the 2nd rank eating tails or being kicked so I'll make do with 1 rank.
I love the SP mortar - well ahead of its time! These cheap wagons are very useful - as the Commissary Officer of the Forbodian Army can testify.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks. Somehow I don't mind mangling the cheap ones quite as much.Delete
Ross Mac,ReplyDelete
The rebasing looks good to me, and I am sure that it will work in practice as well.
I love the mortar carrier! The hill on which I live was used in the 1820s(!) to test a vehicle powered by a hydrogen-fuelled engine. The engine was adapted by English engineer - Samuel Brown - from an old Newcomen steam engine. It was also used by the British Army to test its first steam traction engines.
All the best,
Thanks Bob. The basing is very close to my original format which I only abandoned in an attempt to make the rules more friendly to people using single figures.Delete
I'm not generally an engineering or automotive type of guy so I have no idea why early steam vehicles appeal to me but they do.
A splendid steam contraption, sir, simply splendid!ReplyDelete
The multi-figure bases certainly look good, and it sounds like they'll work well for Grant-ian scenarios
That is most ingenious. I love how you have thought through what would be appropriate and plausible for your period. Basing looks good.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Padre, I'm not sure about the plausible bit when I look at the size of the mortar but luckily the armament isn't fixed.Delete
Looking good !!! I love any type of Steam contraption ... JeffReplyDelete
Very creative, Ross ! Is this mortar carrier intended for transport to the battery location only, or also to be the firing platform as well ?ReplyDelete
Steve, it was originally intended to be a sort of battle wagon with swivel guns but I didn't have any. To make any sense, this device would have to be a firing platform but I'll have to come up with some sort of steam-punkish reason the whole contraption doesn't collapse when it fires, or find some swivel guns.ReplyDelete
Love the steam contraption. I also like the close-ups of your figures. Frequently I only see them in wide group shots. I like the up close images because they give me a better idea of what conversions you might, or might not, have done.
Thanks. Anytime you're wondering about any of the figures, feel free to ask. There aren't a whole lot that are straight out of the box.ReplyDelete


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If Eva had been regretting the ritual before, she was now thinking that it just might be the death of her.
Sawyer was still dissecting corpses around the ritual ring. By the looks of things, he would be at it for a while.
Which gave Eva plenty of time to focus on the events around her, despite the queasy feeling it gave her.
As they moved, first to a van and then from the van to a small smoke-filled bar, Eva held on to Nel. Both for support and because she had decided to wear her blindfold. While she could have clouded the area with blood as she had back while lacking eyes, such a thing didn't seem all that wise when heading into a den of vampires.
Using Nel for support helped lessen the nausea from her shared senses. Slightly. The less she had to think about her own surroundings and movements, the better.
Her blindfold also helped with that as well, though the nausea wasn't the reason she had worn it. With her eyes as distinctive as they were, they would draw more attention to her than gloves and a blindfold. That was the last thing that she wanted while barely able to move on her own.
The bar that they had been brought to was only about fifteen minutes away from the motel. So long as their meeting with this 'Lord Kuvon' lasted less than an hour, they should have plenty of time to get back before things became dangerous for Serena.
Unfortunately, Eva wasn't sure how likely that would be. Two vampires moved to block the door behind them the moment they entered the bar. One stood behind the counter, cleaning out glasses—or so she assumed by the motions. Another three were scattered around the room at various tables.
Apart from the vampires, the room was filled with humans. At least, they looked like humans from their blood. Thralls was the more likely answer.
Her blood sight, being the only sense that didn't aggravate her nausea, got abused to its fullest potential. She scanned and memorized every single person present, just in case they met them outside. It could be vitally important to keep track of who were the slaves of these vampires.
Eva considered telling Serena just how many vampires were around. However, they probably had super hearing or some other way to detect her words. Besides that, Serena should know. She was a vampire herself. Surely she had a way to detect her fellow undead.
At Eva's side, Nel was shaking worse than a leaf on a particularly blustery day. It was almost enough to make her want to throw the girl off and just walk on her own. Even with the nausea, it couldn't be much worse.
The thrall led them up to a table in the back of the room. A short distance away, Serena waved at them to stop moving while she continued up to the table.
"Lord Kuvon, I presume," Serena greeted with a slight bow. "Serena, at your service."
Four sat at the table, only one being a vampire. The rest hung off him like slaves. Of all the vampires in the room, this one wasn't the largest or strongest looking. Neither was he the weakest. By comparing his body type with regular humans, Eva doubted that he appeared as anything more than an average person.
There was no illusion about who was in command. The bartender and the vampires at the other tables all had their eyes glued on him. Only the two guards at the door kept their heads facing forwards.
The vampire did not respond right away. He brought one hand to his mouth and proceeded to take a deep breath. He let it out, filling the air with fresh cigarette smoke.
"So you're the Blacksky that thought she could make a feast out of one of my servants."
"With all due respect, you failed to properly mark him. It is almost as if you wished for passers-by to fall into your little trap."
One of the vampires, the one at the table farthest from them, narrowed his eyes ever so slightly. Someone that fell to the same trap? Or someone who didn't like his leader being called a failure.
Potentially dangerous either way.
Kuvon's eyes drifted away from Serena to search over both Eva and Nel. He looked back to her with a slight chuckle.
"I would call you a hypocrite, but I can see why you wouldn't want your pathetic attendants associated with you. It's a miracle that they can stand up on their own."
Eva ignored the scattered chuckles around the room. None of them mattered. Her focus was on the vampires and their reactions. Any sign of threat from them and Eva would act.
She had several vials of demon and her own blood hidden beneath her jacket. Enough to target everyone in the room. She didn't want to use it. It was supposed to be for Sawyer. But if they stepped up their hostility, she could find a different method for dealing with Sawyer.
Nel didn't seem to ignore their chuckles quite as well as Eva. Her shakes doubled over while her grip on Eva's arm tightened. She looked around the room, trying to find out where attacks might come from while avoiding eye contact with anyone.
"Then again," he sniffed the air. "The delectable scent. I can almost taste it. No wonder she cannot stand on her own."
"I prefer my servants able to think for themselves," Serena said with a slight sneer towards his thralls. "Slaves to my blood might be loyal without question, but they make for such poor company."
The good humor at Eva's less than ideal condition vanished. Cold glares were directed at Serena from all corners of the room.
Which made sense. Most of the patrons in the bar were likely thralls.
But again, they really didn't matter. Barely better than regular humans—and probably not mages at that—the only thing they had going for them was numbers.
The vampires had varying reactions. The one farthest away cracked a smile, but the bartender looked about ready to shatter the glass that he was cleaning.
Kuvon, however, burst out into a laugh. "I've thought the same on many occasions." His laughter pattered off as he narrowed his eyes. "Worthless though they are, I cannot allow your actions against my watcher to go unanswered. It would make me look weak in front of my friends here." He put on a smile once again. "I'm sure that you understand."
"Of course," Serena said. Her voice came out somewhat strained, but Eva couldn't detect a hint of it through her blood sight. Possibly because the unmoving blood within her body was playing tricks on Eva's mind. "I am perfectly willing to pay an equivalence of what I took."
Kuvon leaned forward, completely ignoring the thrall hanging off his shoulder being knocked away. Clasping his hands together, he looked over Serena. "Just what did you have in mind?"
Turning slightly, Serena nodded at Eva.
Eva brushed Nel's hand off her arm so that she could reach inside her jacket. She withdrew a single vial. Her own blackish blood.
Using her blood magic to help carry it through the air to her target, Eva flung it at the vampire leader.
She was somewhat nervous to leave her own blood away from herself. Doubly so given what she had done with Sawyer's blood. Unfortunately, they really didn't want to fight off a whole den of vampires. Not with Nel present and not with Eva ill.
Placations must be made. For now at least. If her and Serena's plan worked out, the vampires might be working for them in the near future. A den of vampires at their side couldn't hurt their chances against Sawyer.
Kuvon caught the vial out of the air. He opened his hand and looked over the vial.
"Blood," Serena offered. "The coloration–"
"What is this insult? Do you wish for death or are you merely an idiot?"
The vampires around the room, including the guards at the door, all readied themselves. The ones seated swung their legs over to one side, preparing to stand. The bartender ceased his obsessive cleaning of his glass.
Nel's head whipped around to stare at all of them as she shrunk in closer to Eva. Eva didn't move. She didn't need to in order to see. And she wasn't worried.
They had expected that.
"I'm sorry?" Serena said. "You're going to have to elaborate on your meaning."
"Cold blood? You stole directly from my watcher's veins. This–"
"Perhaps, my Lord Kuvon, you might unseal the vial before making your decision. This blood is far from ordinary and its source is not readily available."
Kuvon gave her the evil eye before turning his gaze to the vial in his hands once again. With slow yet deliberate movements, he flicked the top off with his thumb.
The reaction was almost instant. Every vampire in the room took a deep breath at the same time. They all leaned forwards, trying to get closer to the source.
Eva had to fight to keep her smile off her face. Instead, she continued to face forward with the same neutral expression that she had worn for the entire meeting.
Kuvon's tongue traced across his lips. His eye contact with the vial remained unbroken. "I thought that I had smelled something sweet." His eyes flicked up to meet with Eva's blindfold before they dropped back to the vial. "So it was this."
That was something of a relief. They had been hoping that the vampire wouldn't assume the blood to be her blood. If they did make the connection, Serena had been worried that they might fight in an attempt to capture her as some kind of blood doll.
So long as they didn't believe her to be the source, Serena had a cover story ready. Any scent of the blood on Eva would just be assumed to be from contact with the vials.
Without even asking if it was poisoned, he put the edge of the vial to his lips and tilted the entire thing back. Eva used her control over the blood to ensure that every last drop made it into his mouth. Anything left over could potentially be used against her. Something that Eva was not willing to allow.
He pulled the vial away from his lips with a long sigh. "Where did you come across such a treat?"
"I'm originally from Michigan. We have a dragon preserve near my home."
"This is not dragon blood."
"No. It is the blood of a crossbreed. Difficult and dangerous to get. Normally. Thankfully, I struck up something of a friendship with one particular crossbreed. Whenever I'm in the area, I pick up a few vials."
"You have more?" he asked as he flipped the vial over between his fingers. His eyes were switching between Serena, Eva, and the vial with every flip.
Serena turned back towards Eva. Eva gave her a curt nod.
"Enough for you to have another and a single vial to all of your vampires. Your permission willing, of course."
All the vampires perked up at being included in the deal. All except for Lord Kuvon, of course. He likely wanted the vials all to himself. With the offer made to his den, he couldn't deny it without breeding resentment among the vampires.
His narrowed eyes flicked to the bartender before sweeping across the room.
After a moment, he smiled. He spread his arms wide and let out a few quick laughs. "A most generous offer," he said. "I believe it will serve as a suitable restitution for your offense."
Again, Serena turned and nodded in Eva's direction.
Eva pulled six vials out of her jacket. Technically, they had enough for nine vampires. Plus all the demon blood she had, though none of them would want that according to Serena. Eva tossed the vials around the room, hitting each vampire with perfect accuracy.
Some uncapped it the moment it was in their hands and immediately downed it. Others were more wary. The bartender examined it. Holding the vial in his hands, sniffing it, tasting just a drop at first. The man farthest from Kuvon seemed to savor it, swishing a small portion around in his mouth before finally swallowing it.
Kuvon himself placed the vial inside a pocket of his jacket. "I think I'll savor this one on my own at a later time," he said, patting the pocket.
Eva wanted to protest. The longer he went without drinking it, the higher chance it would fall into someone's hands that she did not want to have it.
Not that she wanted him to have it.
Of course, maybe that wouldn't even stop anyone. She could still see the blood resting in the vampires' stomachs. It was plain to see, separate and distinct from the unmoving, nonliving blood that made up the rest of the vampires' bodies.
Unfortunately, she couldn't say a word. Not without making herself suspicious.
Besides, the ball was in her court now. Even if the vampires didn't realize it.
"I'd recommend drinking it soon, Lord Kuvon," Serena said, coming to Eva's rescue without even realizing it. "My servant's body heat won't keep it warm for long once away from her body."
"A good point," he said, removing it from his pocket.
For a moment, Eva thought that he might actually drink it.
Instead, he wrapped one hand around the waist of one of his thralls. She gave a light squawk of surprise as he tugged at her shirt line and dropped the vial inside.
"Lose it or break it," he said to her, "and I'll tear your throat out."
With a rough shove for someone who didn't want the vial broken, he knocked her back behind his chair.
"Though," he said as his attention returned to Serena, "you bring up an interesting topic. Your servant with the blindfold, she isn't blind."
Serena looked back for just a moment before shrugging. "A necromancer tore out her eyes. She has since developed other methods of interacting with the world around her."
At Serena's words, one of the vampires shifted. The one farthest from Kuvon. Eva narrowed her eyes behind her blindfold, wondering just what had caused that reaction.
"Necromancers. Bad business getting involved with them." Kuvon leaned back in his chair, holding out his hands as if grasping a basketball. "They never seem to understand subtlety. Always drawing undead hunters to wherever they go. The cursed Elysium Order and bounty hunters. So many bounty hunters."
Once again, Nel moved closer to Eva and grabbed hold of her arm. She held on tight, as if letting go would lead to the vampires finding out about her Elysium origins.
Eva paid her no mind. All of her attentions were focused on the vampire on the other side of the room.
"I am glad we agree on that matter," Serena said. She waved a hand towards Eva. "Unfortunately, our business here involves necromancers. One in particular is only a few miles away from your town. We are currently hunting the one who took my attendant's eyes."
"A necromancer?" Kuvon leaned forward again, slamming his fist to the table. "Here? Preposterous. I would know of such things."
While Serena tried to placate the self-styled lord with opinions that perhaps Sawyer just hadn't come to town yet, Eva tuned them out.
The vampire she was keeping an eye on had stood up and moved towards the bathroom.
Did vampires even use the bathroom? Eva thought as she watched.
He didn't appear to be heading towards a stall. Rather, he removed something from his pocket. A phone, based on the size, shape, and him tapping at it.
Sawyer had his hands arm-deep inside the chest cavity of a corpse. The third body of the evening, to be specific. He paused slightly as something vibrated within his pocket.
Eva wasted no time. She clapped her hands together.
The blood contained within the vampire's stomach detonated, obliterating a good portion of his torso with it. Her blood was weaker than demon blood, but an entire vialful set inside the vampire was more than enough to split him in two.
It wasn't a stake to the heart, nor was it chopping off his head. As Eva watched everything half-way up his lungs fall to the ground, she was fairly certain that it wouldn't matter. At least, he wouldn't be getting up anytime soon.
Sawyer didn't answer the phone call. His arms were still deep in the chest, pushing some organs around and removing others. Soon enough, the vibration in his pocket ceased.
He would likely call back once he had finished, but it was too late. His minion wouldn't be around to tell him a thing. That might set off a few suspicious flags, but it was preferable to him being told that Eva was hunting him.
Eva's clap did not go unnoticed. Nel jumped a few feet in the air while both she and Serena started looking around the room, wondering just who had exploded. Before they had left the motel, Eva had told them just what her clapping would mean.
"What is this interruption?" An angry gaze turned towards Serena. "Can you not control your own servants?"
He was about to say something more, but a wave of shock rolled through every vampire still in the room. They all jumped to their feet, alert and wary.
It must be the smell of his freshly spilled blood, Eva thought. Unliving though the blood was, it was still blood to her sixth sense. It probably still counted as blood to their sixth sense as well.
Dropping pretense, Eva stepped towards Kuvon. Nel still hung off her arm–if she were pressed any closer, she would fuse with Eva's skin.
She ignored it and tried to look as dignified as she could with a grown woman pressed into her.
"Are you aware that one of your vampires just attempted to contact our target?"
"What are you talking about, servant?" His eyes narrowed in a glare. "Have you no respect for your betters?" His head snapped to one of the door guards behind Eva. "Wedge," he said with a snap of his fingers, "find out what that smell is."
"No need," Eva said. "It is the smell of one of your vampires, dead in the bathroom."
Serena moved next to Eva, placing a hand on her shoulder. "There may be more vampires in this coven," she whispered, her cold lips so close that they brushed against Eva's ear, "ones not present that are lacking your blood. Be careful, we do not need more enemies."
"Treachery," Kuvon snarled, looking around the room. "Lucas? Where is Lucas–"
He kicked the table in front of him.
Serena had to grab hold of both Eva and Nel to jerk them out of the way.
It was a good thing she had done so. With how nauseous Eva felt, there was no way she would have done anything on her own. The heavy wooden table would have crashed straight into her.
The bartender pulled something out from beneath the counter. Judging by the clicking sound and how he was holding it, it was a shotgun. The guard who had not been ordered to search around walked up behind the group while the other seated vampire moved up as well.
Some of the thralls joined their masters in encircling Eva, Serena, and Nel. The rest fell back to give them more room to fight.
"Lucas is dead, boss!" the absent guard said. "Torn in two!"
Kuvon gnashed his teeth. "What did you shits do?" he growled out.
"We met you out of courtesy, Lord Kuvon," Serena said, keeping her voice neutral. "If you are allied with our enemy, you are our enemy."
"No one here would dare–"
"Your deceased vampire," Eva cut in. "He dared. He slipped away to call his real master and inform him of our presence. Sawyer did not answer, but I imagine it won't be long before he tries to call back.
"Why else would a vampire be in the bathroom, alone and with a cellphone lying near his corpse?"
She hoped that she was right in that vampires did not use bathrooms. It would help cast more suspicion on the dead vampire.
Not that she really cared. All the posturing and hidden politics during their meeting tonight was tedious. If they wound up helping out against Sawyer, that would be excellent. Yet, she would not shed a tear if she clapped her hands together and obliterated the lot of them.
Serena was alright on her own, but if she never had to interact with a group of vampires again, it would be too soon.
"You killed him. How? You didn't–" His eyes widened mid sentence. "The blood. You've done something to the blood."
Eva shook her head. "The blood is perfectly normal. For its source, anyway. It will not harm you… so long as you do not betray us."
"Betray you?" he shouted. "You are the ones who have betrayed us! Violating the sanctity of the dwelling you were invited into?"
Serena winced. Perhaps some sort of unwritten rules for vampires. It was probably a big deal, but then, Eva wasn't a vampire.
Maybe it was time to reveal that fact.
Pulling off her gloves, Eva stretched her fingers out before removing her blindfold.
Lord Kuvon was a great deal less impressive now that she could see him with her actual eyes. Between his wrinkled face, a scraggly beard that Devon would be jealous of, a denim jacket with torn off sleeves, and jeans underneath a set of motorcycle chaps, he really wasn't deserving of his title. She had been expecting something along the lines of a suit and tie.
With a slight sigh, Eva just shook her head. Seeing with her own eyes had started the double-vision up again. She tried to keep the nausea from showing on her face as she spoke.
"I am no vampire. Your rules are beneath me. My only concern is the necromancer."
"You're a demon."
Eva smiled, licking her lips with her tongue. It was another inhuman part of her. She might as well show it off for the intimidation factor.
Kuvon glowered, but his fists were no longer clenched in fury. The vampires around him didn't look quite so sure of how to act. The bartender still held his shotgun, pointing it at them. Both guards glanced at each other after the second walked up. The extra vampire just shifted, one foot moving backwards but still looking ready to fight at a single word from Kuvon.
"Here is my question to you, the one that will determine who leaves here alive. Were you lying earlier, when you said that necromancers were 'bad business'?"
"I was not," he said in a slow, calm voice.
"Excellent. We can all be friends."
"You killed Lucas," he said, fists clenched again.
"I did. And I will kill anyone else who attempts to warn my mark of our presence. This necromancer is slippery enough without extra help." Eva narrowed her eyes, glancing between Kuvon, the bartender, and the other vampire. She didn't bother turning around for the guards. "Believe me, I will know the moment he is warned.
"That said," Eva smiled again, "if anyone wants to help attack the necromancer, we do have more stores of that blood as payment."


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