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Today I'd like to introduce you to Marisa and Steve. They were married on a rainy fall day in Maryland, just outside Baltimore. But just because the weather was a bit dreary (actually, it's a little known fact that many photographer lurve a nice overcast day for making portraits, but I digress), that did not stop Marisa and Steve's wedding from being the Happiest Wedding I Have Ever Seen. This is not an exaggeration. Y'all know I go to weddings every now and then, but this wedding was something very special. There was so much joy and love in the air, you could practically put a bow on it. The enthusiasm of their family and friends was thrilling. Maybe it's because everyone was confined to an indoor celebration and there was nowhere for all the happiness and love to escape, so it was just all trapped inside. But I'm guessing that they are just awesome people. Either way, it was definitely one of the most energetic and fun weddings I've ever been too. Take a look.
And that is the story of Marisa and Steve's ridiculously fun wedding on a rainy fall day near Baltimore, Maryland. I want to enthusiastically thank Marisa and Steve for having me be a part of their incredible celebration, and for being such good sports when I asked them to walk out into the rain for photos. And I am also grateful to all of the wedding party, family, and friends for your kindness and hospitality. You are all very amazing, and it was an honor to be a part of your special day. Thank you.
Special Note: You may have noticed that there is not a slide show today. Not even a slideshow in disguise. As professional working artists, it's REALLY important to us that we respect copyright laws and that we legally license the rights to the music we use. Aaaand, even though we have purchased the rights to every song we use, and added the magic slide at the end of the slideshow that's supposed to protect everybody, the trolls under the bridge over at YouTube keep flagging us down and hollering that we aren't using legal music. Copyright infringement is a pretty big deal to us, and we want no part of it… not even the appearance of it is acceptable. So until we can come up with a better method of sourcing our music that makes everybody happy, we're putting the brakes on the slideshows for now. 🙁 Sorry everyone. We think this sucks as much as you do. So if you know of any up and coming artists who might like a little internet exposure on our blog in exchange for the rights to use their music in our slideshows, we'd love to hear from them. Thanks, and Happy Halloween!
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26 Aug, 2015, 09:00 ET
NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Knewton, the global leader in adaptive learning, today announced the launch of its free, open personalized learning platform. For the first time, any individual can create or use state-of-the-art supplemental lessons to provide students with unique learning paths in real-time. Knewton's adaptive-learning platform transforms any content into the best data-rich version of itself, then bundles together those pieces of content that are best for each student based on exactly what she knows and how she learns best.
Knewton will host open content and free supplemental lessons on a wide variety of subjects and grade levels, starting with K12 math, English, science, and history. "Think of it as a friendly robot-tutor in the sky," said Jose Ferreira, Knewton founder and CEO. "Knewton plucks the perfect bits of content for you from the cloud and assembles them according to the ideal learning strategy for you, as determined by the combined data-power of millions of other students."
A student who wants to learn algebra can select the corresponding assignments and start using her own free, personalized learning application comprising all algebra. Or, to improve her skills at particular algebra concepts, she can create her own lesson for just those concepts. Knewton's open platform is as broad as the content that users upload. Once enough users add content on a given subject it automatically springs to life and becomes adaptive.
Knewton is the world's most widely used adaptive learning engine. Dozens of the largest education companies use Knewton to make their products adaptive. To date, Knewton has delivered over 15 billion personalized recommendations to 10 million students on 6 continents.
Knewton is dedicated to protecting student privacy and is a signatory to the Student Privacy Pledge. Knewton only collects and analyzes student data that Knewton believes can improve learning outcomes, and only the student (or her parent) controls with whom Knewton shares those data. Knewton does not sell student personal data.
For students, Knewton is a breakthrough in personalized tutoring. Rather than waste metadata about students' learning proclivities, Knewton captures it and stores it in students' private profiles. Every time a student uses Knewton, lessons become even more personalized and effective for her in particular and for others similar to her. Over time, the compounding effect of each student's activity makes learning new concepts easier for every student.
"Educators have created unfathomable quantities of high-quality learning materials," said Knewton COO David Liu. "Until now, much of this content has been trapped on teacher's PCs, meaning some of the world's best materials are only used by handfuls of students. Knewton finds the best pieces of content for students and teachers based on learning outcomes to improve efficacy and save time."
Early user reviews are positive. Olivier, a rising ninth-grader at a private school in New Jersey, said, "It knows what you need in three seconds or less." Jose Aguiar, an adult learner in Guadalajara, Mexico, said, "Well, first of all, it completely blew my mind!!! It took me a couple of hours to complete a course and I just wanted to keep going and learning."
About Knewton
Knewton's mission is to personalize learning for the world. Teachers, schools, and education companies around the globe use Knewton to power digital course materials that dynamically adapt to each student's unique needs. Knewton provides students with tailored recommendations for exactly what to study, teachers with analytics to better support each student, and publishers with content insights to develop better products. Founded in 2008, Knewton has offices in New York City, London, Sao Paulo, and Tokyo. www.knewton.com
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Italy's president has tasked a parliamentary leader with determining whether the squabbling parties in caretaker Premier Giuseppe Conte's collapsed government can unite anew in a viable coalition
ROME — Italy's president on Friday tasked a parliamentary leader with determining by early next week whether the squabbling parties in caretaker Premier Giuseppe Conte's collapsed government can unite anew to steer the country amid the pandemic.
The announcement by President Sergio Mattarella's office stopped short of saying whether Conte would ultimately be tapped to try to forge what would be his third coalition government since June 2018.
Instead, it said that Chamber of Deputies President Roberto Fico was asked to report back to Mattarella by the end of Tuesday on whether a reborn coalition was achievable.
Fico is a prominent figure in the populist 5-Star Movement, the largest party in back-to-back coalitions under Conte.
Mattarella made clear Italy — which has suffered Europe's second-highest COVID-19 death toll — could afford to waste no time in finding a new government.
"The three emergencies on the health, social and economic fronts require immediate measures by the government," Mattarella said. "It is a matter of duty then to give life quickly to a government with adequate backing in Parliament."
Conte quit on Monday after losing a dependable majority in the Senate because a small partner led by volatile former Premier Matteo Renzi yanked its ministers in a dispute over how some 209 billion euros ($ 253 billion) in European Union pandemic recovery funds will be spent.
Fico accepted what is known as an ''exploratory" mandate, saying: "It's a very delicate moment for the country. We're called to face it with utmost responsibility in order to give citizens the urgent answers they expect."
Hours earlier, the 5-Stars political leaders indicated they would consider working with Renzi's small Italy Alive party if the two sides can agree on policy.
Since Conte resigned, Mattarella, as head of state, met with leaders of Italy's myriad of political parties to see who could cobble together a coalition. Elections are due in spring 2023, and center-right opposition parties had lobbied Mattarella to bring the date forward.
But Mattarella said it was apparent in his talks that there's "the prospective for a political majority, made up of the groups" that backed Conte's just-ended government.
Mattarella, though, in tasking Fico, insisted on certainty.
Officially, Conte, a lawyer specializing in mediation, doesn't lead any party, but became premier thanks to staunch lobbying by the 5-Star Movement. The 5-Stars and Renzi's party were at loggerheads for weeks.
There was hints earlier Friday of a break in the impasse when a 5-Star leader, Vito Crimi, indicated the Movement's willingness to again join in coalition with Renzi's forces if both sides can agree on policy.
Given Renzi's betrayal this month of Conte, forging yet another government with Italy Alive's support could further splinter the already-fractious 5-Star Movement, which has been losing popularity in opinion polls.
If the Movement cedes to Renzi's demands, "arrivederci and thanks," warned a major 5-Star leader, Alessandro Di Battista in a Facebook post.
A Renzi party leader in Parliament, Ettore Rosato, shrugged off the 5-Stars internal problems.
"This government fell" on issues of substance, Rosato told state TV. "If we resolve the problems, I think we can give birth to a stronger government than before."


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Self-Publishing Blues
by Mel Gilden
It's been a strange week here at Self-Publishing Central. On the one hand, I have sold another book or two. On the other hand, I obviously still have a lot to learn about self-publishing.
It's not as easy as it looks.
Last Sunday the sweetie and I had dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant with an old friend of ours who is approximately our age (ie: old) and yet knows a lot more about the new world of self-publishing than we do.
During an hour of conversation she told us about how to use blogs, not only ours but the blogs of other people to promote our work; how easy it is to use HTML, though apparently CSS is even easier; where to go for cheap and free formatting; and what new online publishers are doing.
The online publishers are of particular interest because some of them don't require an agent to submit a piece of work — not having an agent is one of the things that drove me into self-publishing in the first place. Apparently those of us down in the mid-list are no longer of any interest to either agents or traditional publishers.
But the astonishing truth is that I am no longer certain that I want to hook up with a publisher of any kind, either traditional or online. In my experience, publishing must be the only business in which a company produces a product and then is reluctant to tell anybody about it — what I call "stealth publishing." Certainly, my publishers have rarely been enthusiastic about advertising my books. If the online publishers are going to take the same approach, I don't see why I should share my royalties with them. Using the public relations skills I am learning, I can self-publish and keep the whole wad of royalties, whatever size that wad turns out to be.
But those thoughts came days after our dinner meeting. As the dinner with the old friend went on, I became more deeply depressed — I sort of shut down. There was obviously a lot I didn't know, and I had much to learn — I was overwhelmed by how much.
I told this old friend, who had only the best intentions, that I had never signed up for this advertising gig. Until a few years ago, being a writer meant only learning your craft and producing the best stories you could. Other people were responsible for setting up book tours, autograph parties, and other advertising if any. (Though I admit that even back then, I occasionally set up my own autograph party. How does one autograph an ebook?) These days one must be not only a good writer, but a cracker-jack sales person — two skills I had previously thought to be mutually exclusive.
My old friend shrugged. Doing your own PR is part of the brave new world of publishing. You either accept that or you get out.
For a few hours following the dinner I was ready to get out. But I don't think I can. Perhaps all artists feel this way: a little trapped by their art. For a while you might kid yourself into believing you'd be just as happy doing something else, but the old urges are difficult to fight. Even as I considered getting a "real job" I found myself making notes on my current project.
So here I am, learning the whys and wherefores of a part of publishing I never expected to need to learn. Doing one's own advertising is sometimes frustrating and even overwhelming, but when it works it can be fun. I try to maintain an optimistic outlook.


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For the past two years, the site received 20 to 50 or more Spam E-Mails per day.
For the last 2-3 weeks, there has been hardly any Spam sent to that site: 0 to 10 per day.
Are Spam producers getting smarter and removing non-responsive sites from their lists>
I have not installed any Spam filters.
BTW: Nobody surfs the Web from this site. It is used by Club directors to send results so that I can post them.
I still get about the same amount of Spam sent to my AOL Inbox.


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Great conditions at Terra Cotta doing the Egg Nog Jog course. A good turnout – 20 Benders. We enjoyed the 10.8K Egg Nog Jog route and the tail gate and treats afterwards. We're going to do this run again soon, in preparation for the Race in December.
In Vegas, hope to hear soon about Jackie, Yasmin and Belinda's trip from the Instagram posts it looks like it was a blast.
Tom has found a 5 k race you may be interested in: www.teamunbreakable.ca Tom saw it at the gym he goes to. It is a 5k on December 2 at 9:00 am Heart Lake Secondary school. It is in support of youth mental health.
Bender Christmas get-together. Mark it down – Fri Dec 8. More details to come from Michelle B.
Bender Store, make sure you get your orders in by Wed.. If you need assistance navigating the site, check the tutorial prepared by Karyn or contact her by email.
Egg Nog Jog coming up Dec 10. Its sold out now. 18 Benders are registered. If you missed out, come on out anyway and cheer!
This week:
- Tuesday – 6:30 – Tim's at Shoppers World – easy 6k
- Wednesday – 6:30 – Bramalea RR – 8 to 10 km
- Sunday – TBD….either the Etobicoke creek trail or Terra Cotta


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U.S. Sand & Sculpting Challenge
August 31, 2019 - September 2, 2019
The Princess Project is partnering again with the U.S. Sand & Sculpting Challenge. They need volunteers for their Labor Day Weekend event, and if the Princess Project has a minimum of 20 volunteers sign up to help at any time over the course of the event, a donation will be made to PPSD for our support! This is a very fun event to volunteer for, while helping both the Sand & Sculpting Challenge as well as fundraising for The Princess Project! The event will be held at the Broadway Pier & Pavilion in Downtown San Diego from Saturday, August 31st to Monday, September 2nd. To learn more about the event, and sign up to help, please click here.
Please note: We are not coordinating or part of organizing the U.S. Sand & Sculpting Challenge event, The Princess Project is only participating as volunteers.)


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HTC One $649 64GB Developer Edition pre-orders start at 10AM ET, ship later this month
Last month HTC announced the SIM and bootloader unlocked Developer Edition of its new One would be available at the same time as regular carrier versions, and it's held to that promise. Tonight it tweeted pre-orders will begin the morning of April 5th at 7AM PT / 10AM ET, a day after AT&T's list opened and the same day as Sprint. While there was no mention of ship or regular sale date, Android and Me reports being told by company reps at today's Facebook event that sales will begin April 19th, which it confirmed to us in a subsequent tweet. We're sure you'll cherish the hours / days left to decide if parting with $649 is worth having that 64GB metal-backed wonder (no, it is not transparent, this is just a rendering) to yourself without the phone company's interference.
Pre-orders for the HTC One Developer Edition start tomorrow April 5th at 7AM PST / 10AM EST on the @htcusa site htc.com/us/
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text: VMSD magazine is celebrating the best and brightest young designers in retail with the third annual VMSD Designer Dozen. In retail's global, multi-channel and fast-paced market, it's going to take more than business-as-usual to help propel the industry forward. Bergmeyer's own Stephanie Jones makes the list of up-and-coming talent that are introducing new strategies and concepts and impacting the shopping experience in the 21st century.


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It is said that makeup makes the whole look of the woman perfect and completes her personalty. Nowadays makeup is the most important thing in styling a woman, and bad makeup can also ruin her whole look. Some of the makeup items are suitable according to the specific weather like foundations. Everyone knows that in winter the skin of the person becomes dry for which they need some liquid or moisturized foundation to settle it on the face while in summer the skin is oily on which powder foundation can be settled perfectly. There are many brands in the world which are making foundations for the people and are available in different price ranges. Ladies should be much conscious in selecting the best foundation according to their skin type and tone which makes their look perfect and enhance their beauty. These foundations also provide many advantages to the skin like nourish them protect them from the sun and make them shine which are also its additional benefits. Almost all foundation claims that they are best, but they may not perform according to expectations so be careful in selecting them.
The following are top 10 best foundations for winter available in the market:
10. Guerlain Parure Luminous extreme wear foundation:
Guerlain Parure Foundation is considered very pleasant one which can last for the whole day and is very easy to blend. It is a liquid foundation which is best for winter. It comes in a bottle with a dispenser which is easy to carry and has full coverage. It also has SPF feature in it and is impressive and is fragrance-free which is its best feature. It is available in different shades according to the complexion of people, and its price is $55.
9. Dewy Smooth anti-aging makeup SPF15 by Clinique:
Here comes the foundation by a famous brand called Clinique which is very moisturizing for the skin and provides a very fresh look to the whole face. It lasts for long period and very light weight to carry. It also comes with SPF 15 to protect the skin from the sun. The price of this foundation is $22.50. It blends perfectly and is amazing option to be purchased for the face. It provides a very natural finish to the face even with full makeup.
8. Fluid Foundation SPF 15 by Shiseido:
Shiseido is an international brand which is famous for all its makeup products. The price of its foundation is $35. It blends perfectly and not very thick. It is very light weight, but the sunscreen in it is not considered the best one. It provides the perfect matte finish to the skin and is available in 10 different shades. It looks very natural and is also much affordable for all types of people to grab the best foundation for their skin.
7. Mat Lumiere long-lasting soft matte makeup SPF 15 by Chanel:
Here comes the world famous brand Chanel, which is known for its luxurious products. The foundation of Chanel is very amazing which provides a full coverage and quite radiant matte look. It is available in many different colors. It is also enhanced with sunscreen of best quality which is totally worth it for the price paid for it as it is little expensive and is available at the price of $52. It is very easy to apply and remove as well which are its best features.
6. Truly Matte Foundation SPF by Clarins:
Clarins has introduced this liquid foundation which is also equipped with sunscreen and is available in different colors. It has very effective sunscreen in it and has a very pleasant smell as well. It provides quite silky and shinny effect to the skin which will suit the whole face of the person and reduces all negative effects of the skin. The price of this foundation is $35 which is affordable for all classes of society.
5. Almost powder makeup SPF 15 by Clinique:
Clinique has introduced this foundation which is made with pure minerals and makes the skin look perfect and beautiful. The antioxidants in it are enhanced with SPF which is there to protect the skin from sun effects. It provides a very natural and no makeup look to the face as it is very light weight. The price of this foundation is $22.50. It is the brilliant foundation which has the perfect texture and provides the perfect finish to the skin. It is available in different shapes and enhances the shine of the skin.
4. Diorskin forever compacts flawless and moist by Dior:
Dior has created magic with this powder foundation which is quite impressive. It provides light coverage to the skin and shinny texture with protection from the sun as well. It is available in different colors which look very natural on the skin. The price of this foundation is $42 which is little expensive but totally worth it to grab the best foundation for the world famous brand Dior for the skin.
3. Designer shaping cream foundation SPF 20 by Giorgio Armani:
Giorgio Armani is the most luxurious and expensive brand of the world, and its foundation is available at the price of $65. Its foundation is very natural not very creamy and is very light weight as well. It provides full coverage to the face and is perfect for the whole day. It also provides much radiant glow and shine to the skin and makes it soft. It also comes with sunscreen and is considered as the best one in the whole world because of its perfect performance.
2. Absolue bx makeup absolute replenishing radiant makeup by 18 by Lancôme:
Lancôme comes with a liquid foundation formula which is also equipped with sunscreen and is best for all types of complexions. It settles comfortably on the skin and also reduces the fine line of the face. The price of this foundation is $57. It is considered as the faultless foundation in the whole market which is liquid texture best for winter and provides an attractive matte finish to the face. It keeps the skin protected and in the best position which is most loved by this foundation.
1. Select SPF 15 moisture blends by MAC:
Mac is the world famous and the best makeup brand of the whole world. It provides a very creamy and compact look to the whole face. It also moisturizes the skin and protects it from the sun effects. It is very comfortable and provides a matte finish to the face. The price of this Mac foundation is $29. It looks a little thick but can provide a fresh look to the face for the whole day and shiny.
Best Foundations for Winter – Top Rated
|Select SPF 15 moisture blend by MAC
|$ 29
|Absolue bx makeup absolute replenishing radiant makeup by 18 by Lancôme
|$ 57
|Designer shaping cream foundation SPF 20 by Giorgio Armani
|$ 65
|Diorskin forever compact flawless and moist by Dior
|$ 42
|Almost powder makeup SPF 15 by Clinique
|$ 22.5
|Truly Matte Base SPF by Clarins
|$ 35
|Mat Lumiere long lasting soft matte makeup SPF 15 by Chanel
|$ 52
|Fluid Base SPF 15 by Shiseido
|$ 35
|Dewy Smooth anti aging makeup SPF15 by Clinique
|$ 22.5
|Guerlain Parure Luminous extreme wear Base
|$ 55
The above ranking of top 10 best foundations for winter is given according to the benefits and features of these foundations rather than their price. All these foundations are best in their ways while the expensive ones are also worth it because they are providing some unique benefits to the users. Foundation is the most important makeup item which must be selected with full care and according to the skin tone.


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Lydia was supposed to have an adventurous and exciting summer. Instead she's done nothing more than read and eat takeout. Now it's time to go home, and what does she have to show for it? A big fat nothing. Unless, of course, her trip to the airport somehow turns into something more than just a flight home. Blake feels like he's been sent on a wild goose chase. While work is piling up back in Denver, he's on the other side of the country, hunting for some mysterious box that his grandfather left him. Well, no more. Nothing inside that box could possibly be more important than the opportunity to make it as the youngest partner at his firm. So he's going home, and that's that. But that's before he discovers his flight has been cancelled. When these two strangers meet at the airport, they make a split-second decision to search for the box together. Maybe with both of them on the hunt, Lydia can have her adventure and Blake can find the box. And maybe, if they're lucky, they'll even find some romance.
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Sunday, 15 April 2012
Snap on Sunday
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I think you meant to say D263 FUL :)
This wasn't just the final Olympian, it was also the last vehicle ever made by ECW. The reverse of the body panels were signed by the (soon to be all ex) employees if I recall correctly..
- 16 April 2012 at 21:09
- Laurence Mayhew said...
Indeed I do, well spotted thank you! No idea why I ended up putting D236 FYL! A couple of mistypes I'll presume.
Ohh blimey really, I thought it may well have been, but didn't want to presume it without knowing. Ah that's brilliant, what a wonderful touch :) Hopefully this will have a bright future in preservation, as someone mentioned to me
"I would imagine it will have people queing up for her when she rolls into the depot for the last time."
Certainly holds enough significance to warrant it making it into preservation.
- 16 April 2012 at 21:44
- Seth said...
wow really nice information thank you so much. I have bookmarked your blog it is very informative blog.
- 17 April 2012 at 08:01


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sh9000 posted a topic in Anime or Science Fictionhttps://movieweb.com/deadpool-3-marvel-mcu-release-date-production-start/ Post about the movie here. Please post about toys and other topics in their own threads.
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sh9000 posted a topic in Anime or Science Fictionhttps://www.foxmovies.com/movies/untitled-deadpool-sequel After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry's hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor - finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World's Best Lover. https://www.comicbookmovie.com/deadpool/official-john-wick-director-david-leitch-has-signed-on-to-helm-the-a146902 http://comicbook.com/2016/11/09/fox-already-planning-deadpool-3-with-x-force-included/ https://www.comicbookmovie.com/deadpool/colossus-and-negasonic-teenage-warhead-confirmed-to-return-in-deadpool-2-a148148
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miles316 posted a topic in Anime or Science FictionI did not want to create a Deadpool thread just to ask One question. Has any one seen the leaked footage of Deadpool test footage?
Nope, that's not a typo. Apparently we're getting another Deadpool, less than a year after the last one. https://www.thewrap.com/new-deadpool-movie-gets-december-release-fox/ I dunno, I enjoyed the first one and I loved the second one, but I don't really want to be 'Pooled out. Assuming they can even make a good movie in such a short time.
sh9000 posted a topic in Anime or Science Fictionhttps://www.comicbookmovie.com/deadpool/x-force-movie-sets-drew-goddard-to-write-and-direct-deadpool-and-cable-will-lead-the-team-a153687 http://www.cbr.com/drew-goddard-perfect-x-force/ Drew Goddard to direct and write the upcoming X-Force movie, which will focus on "a Black Ops force of down and dirty mutant warriors who are far more ruthless than their X-Men counterparts." Deadpool and Cable will return to lead the team.
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areaseven posted a topic in Anime or Science FictionSuper Power Beat Down is an online series produced by Bat in the Sun Productions (the company behind the acclaimed Batman fan films City of Scars and Seeds of Arkham) and featured on Machinima. It features one-on-one matches between icons of comic books, movies and video games, as portrayed by cosplayers. Those of you who follow the MW Automotive Thread may already be familiar with this show, as episode 1 featured the Batmobile drag race. Here's the list of episodes:
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International pressure on Myanmar's military government has intensified following the recent political upheaval triggered by a hike in fuel prices in August. This has brought into sharp focus the policies of Myanmar's neighbours – China, India and the ASEAN States – whose reaction to the Naypyidaw regime has differed from capitals that are relatively distant. The UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari held consultations with leaders in New Delhi besides meeting Singapore's Foreign Minister George Yeo recently. This has raised expectations of a resolution of the situation in Myanmar.
Many factors have given this movement great prominence. First, the demonstrations in Myanmar's many cities, including Yangon, attracted wide international attention as the events occurred under intense new age media glare including internet blogging. The movement successfully sidestepped media restrictions and censorship to reach out to the wider international audience by taking advantage of modern technology. Second, these events occurred at a time when the SPDC had taken the first step on the road to democracy by completing the work of the National Convention (convened to prepare a new Constitution). Another irony is that the generals were trying to implement IMF injunctions to cut fuel price subsidies when public wrath engulfed them. Third, Buddhist monks, the most revered institution of Myanmar society, are taking the regime head on. In terms of numbers (about 400,000), they almost match the military, and both institutions have equally deep roots within society. Fourth, the protests coincided with the UN General Assembly session in New York. UN Special envoy Ibrahim Gambari met Myanmar's Than Shwe and Maung Aye in Naypyidaw on October 2. He also met Suu Kyi twice. The result has been increased dissemination of information on day-to-day events.
The viewer's vantage point has often determined the approach adopted towards Myanmar. The United States and the European Union have traditionally been at the forefront of imposing sanctions against the regime for not complying with international standards of human rights and democracy. Countries in Myanmar's neighbourhood have, however, generally adopted a more flexible approach. Starting with the 1988 movement when the regime suffered international ostracism and sanctions, it has been China that has come to Myanmar's rescue with military and economic aid besides moral and diplomatic support. Both ASEAN and Japan have also favoured a policy of engagement, though this approach (of engagement and non-interference in internal affairs) has been questioned. During the ongoing developments, Tokyo changed tack immediately after a Japanese video journalist got killed while filming the demonstrations.
India's understanding of the geopolitical context has led it to favour a policy of engaging the regime in power. It desires stability and growth in Myanmar, and has sought to balance geopolitical imperatives with its commitment to democracy. Factors that have necessitated the accommodative Indian approach are: the importance of containing insurgency in India's northeast, growing Chinese influence in Myanmar, and energy requirements. New Delhi's policy has traversed the entire spectrum from support to the pro-democracy/opposition groups to support for the military regime. It has also attempted in the past to ride two horses at the same time – with mixed results. The lessons learnt from these experiences have possibly shaped its current approach.
When fleet-footed Beijing bagged the contract for offshore Arakan gas, India was made to realize the costs of delay. It was this which possibly prompted Indian Oil Minister Murli Deora's recent visit to Myanmar, when three accords were signed between the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and its counterpart Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE). India also pledged US $150 million for gas exploration in three blocks, the AD-2, AD-3 and AD-9 off the Rakhine coast.
India's policy has its critics among some of the opposition parties plus the 88 Generation Myanmar leaders based in India. They have sought to put pressure on the Indian government to re-examine its policy towards the ruling junta in Myanmar. New Delhi, however, sees merit in working through quiet diplomacy and has nuanced its position in the light of the developing situation. When External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee met his Myanmar counterpart Nyan Win on the sidelines of the UN General Debate in New York on October 2, he expressed the hope that "the process of national reconciliation and political reform, initiated by the Government of Myanmar, would be taken forward expeditiously." At the same time, he also expressed "concern at the present situation" prevailing there. India also voted for a UN Human Rights Council resolution calling on the authorities to release Aung San Suu Kyi, despite expressing differences over the text of the resolution. Mr. Mukherjee suggested that the Myanmar government should consider undertaking an inquiry into recent incidents and the use of force on pro-democracy protesters in that country. This was a move forward from his earlier statement at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, on September 21, when he had emphasised the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of another country.
Various options have previously been tried in dealing with supposedly 'recalcitrant' states. Under current international circumstances, the military option is perhaps not a serious choice. At the same time, international diplomatic pressure has persuaded the military junta to make some conciliatory gestures. Sr. Gen. Than Shwe has offered to meet Aung San Suu Kyi personally albeit on the precondition that she stops supporting sanctions. Possibly a sustainable solution to the situation can be found through an active role for the United Nations and Myanmar's neighbours including India and ASEAN.
India knows that the Military is a deeply entrenched institution in Myanmar and controls every lever of power. Though the Buddhist monks may balance the military numerically, and have great moral clout, economic and coercive power is vested in the military. If this institution were to be abruptly displaced, the result could be utter chaos. As Myanmar scholar Thant Myint-U points out, if you expect that by peeling away the Military you would find something underneath you would be terribly disappointed.


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Dehydration is a condition where the water level in human body plunges below what is required to carry out its normal functions. Dehydration is not just caused because we don't drink enough water, or by increased sweating, but can also be brought on too much caffeine and eating foods with a high sodium content.
There are few things one should avoid to prevent dehydration.
- Drinking too much caffeine or in moderation especially in summers (coffee, tea and soft drinks).
- Drinking less water or glucose based fluids or consuming too much of synthetic fluids. These include artificial fruit juices.
- Intake foods with high salt content (cured meats such as bacon and ham, pickles, prawns and soya sauce).
- High-protein diets can cause mild dehydration due to increased water loss.
- Do not perform vigorous physical activities in sun.
Things to do to avoid dehydration are as follows;
- Drinking plenty liquids, especially mineral and glucose based (mixing with lime, lemon, or orange slices), prefer water and a lot of water.
- Consume foods that are rich in minerals, glucose and water content; lettuce (96%), squash (90%), milk (89%), apple (86%), cottage cheese (76%), white bread (36%), peanuts, (dry roasted 2%) and a few others.
- Fluid-rich meals helps body stay hydrated and replaces lost sodium and electrolytes.
- Fruits and vegetables must for summers are; grapefruit, watermelon, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, sweet peppers, radishes, tomatoes and a few others.
- Synthetic foods allowed are soups, popsicles, water ice, ice creams and gelatins.
- Hydrate properly before any kind of physical activity.


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Soldier, writer, editor, marketing consultant, press spokesman, business executive, political organizer, my father. Autodidact and brilliant wordsmith–my first lyrical word sounds.
Kay Ryan – The Best of It: New and Selected Poems
Ryan's compression and brilliance wooed me from the first encounter. I never tire of her game.
Ted Kooser – The Blizzard Voices
I read this haunting collection many years ago during winter, in nearly one sitting, and I have never forgotten it. Every winter, its aches return to me.
Jan Beatty – Jackknife: New and Selected Poems
I heard Beatty read at The Dodge Poetry Festival and was struck by her raw, unflinching subjects and language. Her poems repeatedly catch me between the eyes and by the throat.
Claudia Rankine – Citizen: An American Lyric
Read this book. Read it again. Better yet, listen to Rankine read it to you.
Deirdre Fagan is a widow, wife, mother of two, and the author of a poetry chapbook, Have Love, Finishing Line Press (2019), a collection of short stories, The Grief Eater, Adelaide Books (2020), and Critical Companion to Robert Frost (Facts on File, 2007). Fagan's work is available in various creative and academic journals and collections. Her poem, ""Outside In,"" was a Best of the Net Finalist, 2018. Fagan is a reviewer for Orange Blossom Review.


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You wouldn't normally associate Preston, Lancashire, with the world of indiepop gigs, but hold on right there, comrades, because the mysterious Rico is set to change that. He's putting on some ace shows up there this summer, including:
28th June. 9pm Darren Hayman/Mick Travis
16th July. 8pm. The Monochrome Set and Factory Star
24rh July. The Middle Ones and Best Friends Forever
7th August. The Loft and a screening of The Upside Down Creation Records documentary.
All the gigs are at The Continental Pub in Preston. Gig-starved Prestonians (is that right?) can start rejoicing now.
More people should do this kind of thing in unglamorous locations. Not that I'm saying Preston doesn't have its glamour, you understand


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Today is France's National Day. In the English speaking countries, the day is called "Bastille Day" but in France, we call it "Le 14 Juillet". The French National Day is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on the 14th of July 1789, a turning point in the French Revolution. Shortly after this event, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen", in French, "La Déclaration des Droits de l'Homme et du Citoyen" was proclaimed and feudalism was abolished. The motto of France became " Liberté, égalité, fraternité".
This day is a bank holiday. There are ceremonies like on the picture in Montignac-sur- Vézère where we can see the Maire, policemen, firemen and a fanfare.
In Paris, there is a big military parade with the President of France on the Champs-Elysées.
During these ceremonies, the National Anthem is sung: " La Marseillaise".
We hope to sing it again tomorrow if France wins at the finale of the Football World Cup!


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I recently picked up a Logitech M585 to replace my old M577 which was randomly registering multiple clicks for each left click. This was the second button to go bad on that mouse so it was time for an upgrade (the back click action on the mouse wheel had gone out a year back).
While I had no problems pairing the M585 with my laptop running Linux, it was not moving the cursor and mouse clicks were not registering. This is not the first mouse that I've had issues with on this laptop, the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Mouse 3600 exhibited a similar behavior. Checking the system logs, I found the following clue:
[bluetoothd] input-hog profile accept failed for XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX is the bluetooth address for the mouse. After some digging, I came across the solution.
CONFIG_UHID needs to be set to 'y' in the kernel config to enable userspace I/O driver support for the HID subsystem.
After making this change, recompiling the kernel and rebooting the M585 pairs and works properly as a mouse. Additionally, the MS Bluetooth Mobile Mouse 3600 now works properly as well.
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Organization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of IBSA is to-- A) Provide job training and income opportunities for low-income youth and adults. B) Provide constructive social activities for youth in low to moderate-income family households. C) Provide access to information and technology to citizens living in low to moderate-income families. D) Promote and aid in the development of minority owned and operated enterprises.
IBSA staff, volunteers, and interns are engaged in a variety of successful efforts that promote and support job training, employment counseling and entrepreneurial activities, particularly, activities for youth and low-income adults receiving public assistance. IBSA also provides services for clients through contractual relationships for other social service development, retention and support services.
We currently provide direct services working with youth and adults in Topeka and some remote opportunities.
In partnership with programs sponsored by other community organizations, our agency provides orientation sessions to a variety of audiences as an introduction to the elements, realities and benefits of employment, training and entrepreneurship.
Presentations are made throughout the year and are shaped to fit audiences as appropriate. What is different is that our clients must take responsibility to develop their own networks of mentors that provide a broad range of consulting support and assistance to our clients, students and interns.
In some instances our work is done through volunteers and in others, adults play an appropriately compensated role. IBSA has several corporate business entities that have been consistent in supporting our youth and adult initiatives and we continue to expand the number of business partners and associates committed to our programs success.


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The upper eyelid can be corrected through an incision within the natural crease on the eyelid. This allows for removal or repositioning of fat deposits, tightening of muscles and removal of excess skin.
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Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios has revealed a new Spider-Man: Homecoming sneak peek at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. You can watch the Spider-Man: Homecoming sneak peek using the player below!
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A young Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.
Spider-Man: Homecoming also stars Zendaya, Jon Favreau, Donald Glover and Tyne Daly.
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Directed by Jon Watts, Spider-Man: Homecoming was written by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley, Jon Watts & Christopher Ford, and Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers. The film is produced by Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal, and executive produced by Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Patricia Whitcher, Jeremy Latcham, and Stan Lee.
Spider-Man: Homecoming will swing into theaters on July 7, 2017.


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My name is Marivic and I am from the Philippines. I have been living in the Netherlands since 2002. Long before my arrival to the Netherlands I kept busy nail and eyelash treatments, for which I have followed various workshops and trainings in the Philippines.
At the beginning of 2018 I decided to follow up on a professional basis. Marivic Beauty House has since been focused on providing professional and above all customer-friendly treatments to every client.
Outside my Asian style, I have mastered the European treatments in recent years. Through various training courses and years of experience I offer a high quality standard in my salon. I speak Dutch, English and Filipino.


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Halloween treats galore today from Virginia's Supreme Court
Halloween treats galore today from Virginia's Supreme Court
Image from Virginia Forestry Dept's website.
Halloween treats came before sundown today with the following favorable criminal rulings from Virginia's Supreme Court, which issues opinions around every six weeks:
– Virginia's Supreme Court reversed a rape conviction where not more than a scintilla of evidence supported a jury instruction that the jury could consider the defendant's departure from the alleged victim's home, where Defendant claimed consensual sexual activity and where the evidence showed the Defendant's departure complied with the complainant's telling him to leave. A retrial is required, because the erroneous jury instruction was not harmless error: "'[I]f one cannot say, with fair assurance, after pondering all that happened without stripping the erroneous action from the whole, that the judgment was not substantially swayed by the error, it is impossible to conclude that substantial rights were not affected. . . . If so, or if one is left in grave doubt, the conviction cannot stand.' Clay v. Commonwealth, 262 Va. 253, 260, 546 S.E.2d 728, 731 (2001) (omissions in original) (quoting Kotteakos v. United States, 328 U.S. 750, 764-65 (1946))…" Turman v. Virginia.
– When cops ask if any drugs, weapons, guns, or nuclear devices are in the car, stay silent, or else ask if you are free to leave. If you do not follow that admonition, pursue a Miranda challenge. Here, Defendant Hasan drove a car matching a robbery lookout. In 2005 in Dixon, the Virginia Supreme Court said that handcuffing by itself does not automatically require Miranda warnings, nor does placing the suspect in a police car without anything more. In Mr. Hasan's case, the Supreme Court confirmed: "However, several factors not present in Dixon distinguish this case. For example, the defendant in Dixon did not face drawn weapons or a readily available K-9 unit, and at the time of the custodial interrogation, only one trooper was interacting with the defendant. See id. at 37-38, 613 S.E.2d at 399-400. In contrast, Hasan was confronted during questioning with both drawn guns and a K-9 unit close by, and was surrounded by a 'cone' consisting of multiple officers." With the foregoing factors present, Mr. Hasan confirmed the presence of a handgun in his car. The Virginia Supreme Court granted Mr. Hasan a retrial, where he had entered a guilty plea conditioned on his right to a retrial upon beating his suppression issue on appeal. Hasan v. Virginia.
– Mere presence in a drug-filled house does not automatically make one guilty of being a principal in the second degree. However, if the house is raided, you are likely to be dragnetted with everyone else, only possibly to benefit from the relief of this Brickhouse decision if the jury acquits you, but you may end up pleading guilty in advance to hedge your bets, as so many innocent people do. Brickhouse v. Virginia.
– Judges cannot in 2006 interpret their words from 2005 any more harshly than they did in 2005. Consequently, probationer Valerie White's first-time drug offender disposition could not be revoked where her alleged violation of the general good behavior probation condition succeeded the time period that the judge had originally set for being of general good behavior, and where the judge never said otherwise on the record. White v. Virginia.
– You must remember this: A peeling inspection sticker without more is just a peeling inspection sticker. Thus, the traffic stop of Matthew Moore was unconstitutional, as was, by extension, the search that found drugs and a handgun in the car. Congratulations, Mr. Moore. Moore v. Virginia.
– Tipping the scales against an anonymous tipper.
The Virginia Supreme Court overturned the stop of Joseph Harris's car –which led to a drunk driving conviction — on an anonymous tip, for the following primary grounds:
"In this case, the anonymous tip included the following information: Joseph Harris, described as wearing a striped shirt, was intoxicated and driving a green Altima with a partial license plate number of 'Y8066,' southward in the 3400 block of Meadowbridge Road. The informant in this case was not known to the police nor did he or she personally appear before a police officer. Thus, the informant was not subjecting himself or herself to possible arrest if the information provided to the dispatcher proved false. See Code § 18.2-461. In other words, the informant was not placing his or her credibility at risk and could 'lie with impunity.' J.L., 529 U.S. at 275 (Kennedy, J., concurring). The informant provided information available to any observer, whether a concerned citizen, prankster, or someone with a grudge against Harris. See Jackson, 267 Va. at 679, 594 S.E.2d at 602. The tip received by Officer Picard failed to include predictions about Harris' future behavior. Thus, the anonymous tip, in this case, lacked sufficient information to demonstrate the informant's credibility and basis of knowledge. Such an anonymous tip cannot, of itself, establish the requisite quantum of suspicion for an investigative stop.
"When viewed in the context of the anonymous tip, Harris' act of slowing his car at an intersection, or of slowing before stopping at a red traffic signal, did not indicate that he was involved in the criminal act of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Driving to the side of the road and stopping may be subjectively viewed as unusual, but that conduct was insufficient to corroborate the criminal activity alleged in the anonymous tip. See Barrett, 250 Va. at 248, 462 S.E.2d at 112. Therefore, we hold that Officer Picard's observations, when considered together with the anonymous tip, were not sufficient to create a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, and that, therefore, Harris was stopped in violation of his rights under the Fourth Amendment. Thus, the circuit court erred in denying Harris' motion to suppress." Harris v. Virginia.
Thanks to the Virginia Supreme Court justices who voted with the majorities in the foregoing decisions from today.


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A reader writes:
Hi Allan,
My daughter's school's written mask policy only permits a "physician note" exception.
My wife & I don't have regular physicians. We haven't had to visit one for 3~4 years (thank God).
Do we lie? Forge a note? Do we spend $150 on doctor visits that may or may not result in permission slips?
Curious how you'd handle this.
Thank you for your incredible service to the cause of liberty,
-A Caring Father
Thank you for sending this policy and more importantly, thank you for reading this policy. You may have been the first person to have read it. Keeping that detail in mind, I'd take a deep breath, remind yourself that everyone is trying to feed you a narrative. Just start here:
1.) Presume the other is ignorant of their own policy.
I really mean this. Don't negotiate against yourself. It's good that you are fully aware of the policy. Now make sure that you are clear about what you want and don't for a second make assumptions that cause you to negotiate against yourself (and your daughter).
I think a phone conversation is far more effective than an email. This email, which you can also copy and paste, contains approximately what you need to say by phone:
Dear Principal Skinner,
I'd like to attend Wednesday's graduation. I see you have a face mask policy. I'm unable to wear a face mask safely, so I want to give you advanced notice that I not be wearing one at my daughter's graduation. Please confirm that you have received this.
Allan Stevo
2.) If asked "Do you have a doctor's note?" say "What exactly do you need on the doctor's note?"
Whether or not you have a doctor's note, don't be quick to give up that territory. Draw firm boundaries and make the other person explain themselves rather than you being put in a situation where you have to explain yourself.
3.) Liberally state "That doesn't work for me," and then be silent. I really mean that.
The more you say this phrase, the more people tend to become subservient. When you are given an ultimatum or have a road block put in front of you, being able to kindly, gently, and sincerely say "That doesn't work for me," can be very effective.
4.) Spend as little time as possible with those who can't bend the policy for you. Ideally, you will only ever talk to the decision maker, but that is easier said than done.
If that approach described above doesn't work, once you get the decision maker on the phone, try that again.
5.) Gentle ridicule may work, with the right person.
With the decision maker, and only with the decision maker, it may be effective to gently ridicule the policy to get a little leeway. This can be done with sincere questions. It must be gentle.
Why do you require a doctors note?
The CDC, state, and county policy don't require doctors note.
Where did you get the idea that a doctors note was a legitimate requirement to put on someone?
What was the motivation to require a doctors note?
What does the doctor's note have to say in order for it to be acceptable?
Who determines if a doctor's note is acceptable?
Can I please have a copy of the written policy on what is acceptable in a doctors note?
What does the school define as a doctor?
Don't read down this list like a machine gun, but pepper them in to honest dialogue. This can really help soften a rigid policy.
The above list is an example of questions that will be both a sincere attempt at understanding the policy and effective at poking holes in the policy.
6.) Don't see yourself as a pariah, recognize the benevolent work you are doing.
What's so good about this approach is that you are just shedding light on what is a very poorly thought out policy that they want you to believe is sound. It's not sound. It's poorly thought out and untested. Pressure often makes policies better. The face mask policies have largely been protected from all resistance and will all remain awful until pressure is exerted against them.
Someone along the food chain will think in their head "they caught us, the policy is bogus, we just hoped no one would question it, and it would be allowed to stand."
That's what you're doing with questions like this.
A good face mask policy is the face mask policy that largely existed among free people before April 3, 2020: wear whatever you want on your face anytime you want and don't ever put anything on your face that you don't want on it. Given the fact that face masks don't work to prevent the spread of a respiratory virus and also given the fact that many in the USA seek for it to be a free country, that's the right face mask policy for fighting Covid-19. Your strategic resistance is helping to craft better policy more befitting the free and logical.
7.) Don't argue the science with someone who doesn't even understand the scientific method, which is basically every person involved in enforcing these policies, regardless of what fancy credentials they possess.
IF YOUR CHOOSE TO TRY THIS METHOD, DO NOT SAY THAT FACE MASKS DON'T WORK. You are likely speaking to a mental midget trained to follow a flow chart. Just use his flow chart to your advantage. When you go off the flowchart, you cause him cognitive dissonance and internal strife. No matter how cool he seems, deal with the issue using his flowchart and have that resolved before you go down the route of evangelizing about how much better your version of the science is than the trillion dollar media machine and the cadre of establishment experts who have spent the last 14 months prepping this man for exactly this conversation about what a discredited wing-nut you must be for holding any of these ideas.
8.) If you really need to get legalistic, this is a direction that could work.
There are lots of legal arguments to make against face masks. I don't consider any of them better than the material above.
I would almost never write a letter like this, but if pressed, I would have a conversation in which I communicate this.
Dear Principal Skinner,
I'm writing to inform you that your face mask exemption creates an unlawful burden for me.
I am unable to wear a face mask safely. I do not see a doctor regularly and don't even know what doctor would at this point write a note for a condition that he has not been treating for years.
I seek to use your services and to do so unmasked.
Allan Stevo
This statement is really looking for trouble and opening a can of worms if sent by email. It is unlikely to get this matter any closer to resolution any more quickly. It's possible that it could work by phone.
9.) What if they elevate "the policy" as some sort of deity that is not to be challenged?
The above I sometimes use. This below is the technique that I almost always pursue and which almost always works whenever anyone is trying to elevate a policy as if it is some sort of deity.
Speak to another human, but do so directly and with authority.
Ask questions like this. (This is useful, by the way, for every policy on any topic):
Who created this policy?
When was it created?
Who agreed to it ?
Who is able to change the policy?
A summary of useful tools
If you are communicating with someone on the phone and are at a loss, these are really useful tools:
1.) "I'm unable to wear a face mask safely."
2.) "I'm coming Wednesday."
3.) "That doesn't work for me."
4.) "What can you do for me?"
This is a good excuse to find a good doctor.
A doctor's note can provide confidence. I don't recommend you show anyone your doctor's note. There's almost no time that it would actually be required. However, this policy is a great opportunity for you to find a doctor who will go to bat for you. The medical tyranny is not over. Your family may one day need an upstanding, brave doctor who rejects the brainwashing.
Be ready to reject the face mask. Allan Stevo's bestselling "Face Masks in One Lesson" prepares you for that, as does his LewRockwell.com writing and his newsletter of videos, classes, and activism opportunities at RealStevo.com.


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By Rosie Vacciana-Browne
On Monday evening a fire broke out at an abandoned building in Bath Lane opposite student accommodation, Merlin Heights.
At 18.45 emergency services were called to report the fire, four fire engines came to the site and tackled the blaze accompanied by the police and ambulance crew.
Student accommodation, Merlin Heights, overlooks the building with only a side road separating the two.
One student, who lives in the accommodation and witnessed the aftermath, said: "It broke out at around 19.00, I saw a police car, ambulance, fire engines. There were people in the car park (opposite)and they (firefighters) banged the door open to get in, I felt scared."
Whilst the fire was opposite Merlin Heights student accommodation, they have confirmed that their building was in no way affected.
A spokesperson from the police said: "At 18.57 we were called by the fire service to report a fire on Bath Lane that we then attended. The cause of the fire will be determined by the fire service and police will begin an investigation if it is believed that a crime has been committed."
There had been fears that homeless people who frequent the building may have been inside at the time of the fire, however the fire service has since announced that no one was inside the building at the time of the fire.
Bath Lane was closed during the incident and firetrucks stayed at the scene until later that evening. The road is now reopened.
The fire service was contacted for comment but are yet to reply and no cause of the fire has been made public at the time of this report.


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For Immediate Release
December 31st, 2017
Statement: Mayor Crombie Reflects on 2017, Looks Toward 2018
"Looking back on 2017, Council, staff and our community have a lot to be proud of. Working together, we are building a brighter future for Mississauga.
"Council continues to work well together, shaping a vision for Mississauga as a leading urban, world-class city. We are building off the work done during our first 40 years as a city and putting in place foundations for the next 40 years, and beyond. We are investing in transit to connect our residents and communities to the wider GTA region. We're building affordable housing, reshaping our communities to be more livable and walkable, while at the same time protecting our environment, and we are making our city smarter by investing in new technologies and connecting our businesses and residents. And, we are building critical infrastructure to improve our already high quality of life and our local economy, including parks, trails, community centres, roads and bridges, and so much more. At the same time, we remain fiscally prudent, keeping tax increases at around the rate of inflation and providing good value for tax dollars.
"Council and staff are building a complete city with its own identity, one that welcomes people from everywhere in the world and provides them an opportunity to succeed. In many ways, Mississauga is the representation of the Canadian dream.
"There is a buzz about Mississauga. It's a place people and businesses want to be. For the 14th straight year, Mississauga retains its Triple-A credit rating. We secured new foreign-direct investment opportunities from our international Economic Development Office (EDO) investment missions including Tohmei Industries, a renowned Japanese aerospace company. The arrival of this company was announced following our Japanese EDO Investment Mission in October 2017.
"Following our 2015 EDO Investment Mission to South America, Brazilian-based pharmaceutical giant – BioLab – chose Mississauga for its new research and development centre. In October, BioLab officially opened this state-of-the-art facility. It's a $56 million investment that will create new high-value added jobs.
"We held a series of city-wide initiatives to strengthen professional networks for entrepreneurs, business owners and ambitious youth including: the Mayor's Small Business Forum, the Third Annual Angel ONE investment night, the Second Annual Mayor's Youth Employment Expo, the Second Annual Mayor's Youth Speaker Series featuring Dr. Patrick Gunning of the University of Toronto Mississauga, and an International Women's Day Breakfast featuring the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell and young women from every high school in Mississauga.
"We are on track to get construction underway in 2018 to build the fully funded Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. The 20 kilometer – 22 stop LRT – will connect GO Train stations from Port Credit and Cooksville. It will loop around the downtown and be plugged into MiWay bus service and the Square One GO Bus Terminal. We recently opened the Renforth Gateway, the most eastern station on the Mississauga Transitway and the final stop on the 18km, 12 stop transitway. The BRT will link the business districts in Meadowvale, City Centre and the Airport Corporate Centre and dramatically reduce travel time across the city for commuters. There are over 100,000 jobs along the BRT corridor.
"Mississauga's growing residential and employment population reinforces our advocacy efforts to bring about all-day, two-way, GO Train service on the Milton and Kitchener lines with our Missing Link plan. All-day, two-way GO service on the Milton Line remains a top priority as Mississauga is now a net importer of jobs and in need of service both ways, all day. Over 77,000 people are employed along this corridor, including 46,000 in the Meadowvale Business Park alone. Improved transit service is critical to our city's future. It continues to be at the heart of our government relations efforts. I have raised it directly in meetings with Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Wynne over the past year, and will continue to do so at every opportunity. It is now a council priority. It is also a priority for the Ontario government and Metrolinx.
"Like the private sector, we've built the Lean process into the City of Mississauga's corporate DNA to ensure we look for savings and more efficient ways of delivering services. Budget 2018 projected savings of over $3 million of taxpayers' hard-earned money. This means a savings of nearly $52 million over the past decade.
"In our efforts to make government work better and be more transparent and accountable to taxpayers, we introduced recorded votes for all Council votes. Recorded votes improve the way we can engage and inform residents about the city-building decisions and actions taken by Council and staff.
"We've also put more of our services online to make it easier for consumers to do business with the city. For instance, by using E-Plans to submit planning applications, we've reduced by 42 per cent the number of days it takes to review and approve an application.
"We are pressing ahead with a sustainable social procurement policy that considers social, ethical and environmental factors in the purchasing process, along with price, quality and service – the entire cost of a product of service. It ensures that purchasing decisions favour environmentally preferable goods and services, and view unethical vendor practices as unacceptable. It takes into account the sustainability factors of goods and services and the practices of suppliers along the supply chain. This initiative is part of our broader efforts to stand up and safeguard our local environment for future generations with the launch of the City of Mississauga's Climate Change Action Plan.
"This year we also launched – Making Room for the Middle – Mississauga's bold new housing strategy to increase the supply of housing for middle income earners – the workforce that drives our local economy. It's critical to our growth that people can both live and work in their community and not be priced out of the market.
"We continue to press ahead and implement a series of community consultation plans that are shaping neighbourhoods throughout Mississauga. From Vision Cooksville, to Inspiration Lakeview and Inspiration Port Credit; from My Malton – to the Ninth Line Lands – to Dundas Connects – to Britannia Farms and our Downtown21 Plan; Mississauga is growing and building new communities connected by transit and trails; home to parks and community centres, public spaces, and an unrivalled quality of life.
"During the 2017 Mayor's City-Wide Food Drive, we raised $225,409 and collected 265,611 pounds of food. Since we launched this important initiative in 2015, we have raised an astonishing $431,857 and 634,486 pounds of food for The Mississauga Food Bank and its member agencies.
"We have so much to be proud of in Mississauga and we have only just begun."


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When? From Mondays to Fridays
This service targets injection and inhalation drug users, as well as people who have high-risk sexual practices, especially those living in the Villeray / Park Extension and Petite-Patrie neighbourhoods. The social worker of our permanent clinic offers counselling, assistance, food baskets, distributes injection material and condoms, and collects soiled material for appropriate disposal. He also evaluates the situation of the people he meets and works to reduce the risks through education. * The site is open to everyone and the injection material is free.


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Monday, March 9, 2015
On the lookout....
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They are cute little beings on the lookout for sunshine! Actually, we now have some of that rare commodity on my side of town, so send them along to me! :-) I'm sure you have enjoyed the first part of this day and that the rest will be enjoyable as well. Love you, Sister!ReplyDelete
We are enjoying your sunshine today in MI. The snow piles are finally starting to melt! Wishing you a happy Monday!ReplyDelete
Just a few more weeks and spring will be officially here. There will be lots of rainbows~!ReplyDelete
Cute! It has been sunny here all the day and the snow is starting to dissipate big time!ReplyDelete
Your little St Patrick fans are very cute and thanks for the homemade sunshine.ReplyDelete
Not too long before St Patrick Day.
We had some sunshine and warmer temperature and a few snow squalls during the day that didn't lasted. I really don't mind those, it's the cold temperatures that kills me.
Take care,
Aren't they cute. A warm 48 degrees here today with lots of sun. : )ReplyDelete
Oh, I forget to put mine up. Yours are adorable! We've had a warm sunny day here! And we're loving it!ReplyDelete
That's the spirit, Nellie! Make your own sunshine - great attitude. :)ReplyDelete
They wouldn't see sun here either, it's AWFUL! Flash flood warnings.ReplyDelete
Hello Nellie. Cute little bears. Hope the sunshine comes out for you tomorrow. Thanks for your visit! SusanReplyDelete
Looks like sunshine to me, Nellie.ReplyDelete
BTW- John just brought the mail in and the book came today! WHOOO HOOOO-Thank you so much! xo Diana
"We make our own sunshine..." I like that.ReplyDelete
Too cute! We're expecting rain later today, but it feels balmy and I expect the rain will wash away some of the very unattractive ice that remains.ReplyDelete
Banned complain !! Complaining only causes life and mind become more severe. Enjoy the rhythm of the problems faced. No matter ga life, not a problem not learn, so enjoy it :)ReplyDelete
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|A landlord may charge its average cost of screening tenants not to exceed the cost of a report available from a CRA for similar reports. Additional: Landlord may not charge for screening if no rental units are reasonably available or it has filled the unit(s) prior to conducting the screening.
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Matthew 6:20-21 (ESV)
20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
At the deepest part of our being lies a longing. A hope. A dream. Something more important to us than anything else. Whatever it is that we treasure most, we will build our lives on it. Whether it is our job, our wealth, our standing in the community, our looks, or something else, we will go to great lengths to gain this treasure. Money and wealth are particularly dazzling treasures that hypnotize many into chasing after its false promises and empty security.
Sadly, much of what we treasure is like a mist. Some treasures are gone in an instant, and others slip away over a lifetime. But only one treasure lasts forever. Jesus wants to be the treasure of our hearts. He wants to be the unrivaled Master that we serve wholeheartedly.
The way to be free from chasing worldly treasures is through worship. In worship we treasure the infinite value of Jesus, who gave his life for us. In worship we delight in the goodness and mercy of our God. We set our hearts on the beauty of our Savior, who loved us when we were unlovable.
When our hearts treasure Jesus through prayer, meditation, song, and Scripture, we are reoriented to what is truly priceless for us. We make an investment that will last forever.
What does your heart treasure?
Dear Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. Since you treasured us first, help us to treasure you as the Lord and Master of our lives. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.


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Hi all how are you all?Easter weekend at the sun is shining, what a way to wake up ,I would of preferred a tiny little sleep in buy Jake had other ideas. Baking cookies at 6.30 am .The cupboard doors banging kind of makes sure that I am awake, and the mum can you put the oven on.My brain not fully awake. He kindly places a coffee in front of my while continuing to bang to cups he is washing up 😴 I love this kiddo.There is a first happening for him today a friend from school has invited him over. A first for his friend aswell his mum said it is his first time asking for a friend to come over.This is autism though and building friendships starts with them yes as parents we can let others come round and negotiate things sometimes but there comes a time where we sit back and they work it out for themselvesHe is super excited so maybe that's why he is awake so early.Yesterday was ok slightly less relaxed, starting with my car running out of petrol on a rounderbout just before petrol station. First time ever in all my years of driving thankfully 2lovely ladies stopped to help push me to a grass verge there efforts encouraging a couple of guys to get out and help too, something to be thankfull for.My dad picking me up and taking me to get petrol too another bonus bit of help (he actually moved his car out of parking space on Friday!!) 😱😱😱Was lovely working in the garden with my hubby me weeding , him cutting grass and planting some flowers still a little bit to do but already starting to look fab.
Then yesterday evening a phone call from my dad my Neice's friend who is staying had hurt her knee and they had called an ambulance.
Rush over the ambulance was about 30 mins wait she popped her knee out of joint, she was in alot of pain managed to get some pillows under it with a bag of frozen sweetcorn for swelling plus some pain medicine. and kepted her talking till that got there. Poor thing they had to cut her jeans. They took her to hospital I followed behind. X-rayed and seen by doctor pretty quick for bank holiday weekend. We were sent home with a splint to emobolise it and a pair of crutches. She has to phone fracture clinic when she returns home of Monday.
Doesn't seem to be a fracture but lots of fluid on knee.
Still when they put it back in place the pain eased alot. I made her phone her parents to let them know. Teens you would think parents. they would be the first to contact.
Nice way too end a holiday visit .
So that is why we always expect the unexpected here I quite often have random hospital visits and sit an twiddle my thumbs In Waiting rooms.
Hope you have a beautiful day today, I am hoping ours is uneventful and relaxing today.😀


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At least four GOP Representatives, for instance, Twittered in real time President Obama's meeting two weeks ago with their conference on Capitol Hill to discuss the stimulus plan, raising questions about the levels of privacy members can now expect from closed-door meetings. A sampling from Representative Michael Burgess, a Texas Republican:
Very respectful interchange. Sharp differences are muted. 11:56 AM Jan 27th from TwitterBerry
On both sides. 11:56 AM Jan 27th from TwitterBerry
At least Obama has talked about the stimulus for an hour. Which is about an hour longer than Dem leadership has spent with us on this. 12:15 PM Jan 27th from TwitterBerry
Legislating is always an imperfect process. 12:16 PM Jan 27th from TwitterBerry
Obama finished talking to conference. I am not certain if many minds were changed on either side. 1:14 PM Jan 27th from TwitterBerry
Members on both sides of the aisle Twittered from within their closed retreats the past two weekends. Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill, one of the most followed members on Twitter with more than 4,000 devotees, not only Twittered Obama's closed-door meeting last week with Senate Democrats but posted 17 Tweets from the select and secretive bipartisan Alfalfa Club dinner chaired by Missouri Senator Kit Bond and attended by Governor Sarah Palin, President Obama and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, among others.First McCaskill referenced a James Bond joke:
The President is now discovering that Joe Biden is the reason that Amtrak created the quiet car. Huge laugh. 8:16 PM Jan 31st from TinyTwitterThen she wrote:
Kit selling chestnuts. Palin sitting next to Barbara Bush. Two seats from Gov Sebelius. Just made Larry Craig joke. Rough. 8:20 PM Jan 31st from TinyTwitter
Tweets can also be serious. Journalists recently watched the Twitter accounts of McCaskill, Senator John McCain and Maine Senator Susan Collins for any word on the state of negotiations for the Senate stimulus package. "We're not quite at the point where I can cover 535 characters in 140 characters, but the best Twitterers in Congress are the ones who don't use it as yet another venue for tired talking points but give us a first-person look behind the scenes," says Olivier Knox, a reporter for Agence France-Presse covering Congress who has written stories after being tipped off by Representatives' Tweets.
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Friday, April 01, 2016
Unidentified Suburban Object, by Mike Jung
In seventh grade, Chloe's new social studies teacher turns out to actually be Korean as well. Chloe finally has a way to get answers to her questions! But what she finds out isn't exactly what she was expecting. And the revelation about her origins shifts everything that Chloe thought she knew about herself.
An unusual book that, for its first half, plays as a typical celebration-of-diversity/self-discovery story, full of sharp observations of the way that well-meaning people can say terribly thoughtless racist things. The book could very well have stayed that way and been a darling of librarians seeking to flesh out their middle reader diversity offerings. Chloe's struggles are quite enlightening and her strong personality makes her appealing in dealing with them.
But then, at almost exactly the half-way point, the books takes a very abrupt turn. I don't want to give away any spoilers so I won't reveal what sort of shift takes place, but it pulls the story out of realism and into science fiction. In doing so, the book stands out as a really unique offering. But I'm less keen on the result. Unexpected plot twists need good follow-up and it really seemed like Jung didn't know where to take it. The result is that the book coasts to the end. Overall, it's clever but didn't really develop its gimmick.
[I received an Advanced Reviewer's Copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The book is scheduled for release on April 26th.]
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