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Generations is a section focused on the differences between past and present expressions: each booth keeps in dialogue two artists from different generations showing changes and connections. This section is the evolution/progression of the previous THENow.
Participating galleries:
Galleries: Marianne Boesky, New York/ Alison Jacques, London
Artists: Pier Paolo Calzolari, Fernanda Gomes
Galleries: Meliksetian Briggs, Los Angeles/ Hollybush Gardens, London
Artists: Bas Jan Ader, Andrea Büttner
Galleries: ChertLüdde, Berlin/ Stuart Shave/Modern Art, London
Artists: Ruth Wolf-Rehfeldt, Anna-Bella Papp
Galleries: Bortolami, New York/ Raffaella Cortese, Milan
Artists: Barbara Kasten, Jessica Stockholder
Galleries: Lelong, Paris-New York/ P420, Bologna
Artists: Henri Michaux, Riccardo Baruzzi
Galleries: Tega, Milan/ The Approach, London
Artists: Giorgio de Chirico, John Stezaker
Galleries: Zeno X, Antwerp/ Francesca Minini, Milan
Artists: Dirk Braeckman, Armando Andrade Tudela
Galleries: Magazzino, Rome/ A Gentil Carioca, Rio de Janeiro
Artists: Pedro Cabrita Reis, Rodrigo Torres
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5 Things Artist Managers Look For When Signing Artists
Bestie Chat with Erin Anderson, Founder & CEO of Olivia Management
WATCH: Erin answers the popular question: "what do you look for in signing an artist?"
Key Takeaways
"I look for artists whose music I love & listen to" because if not, then it's really hard to sell it.
"I look for artists I have a personal connection with" because essentially artists and managers are tying their lives together.
"I look for artists I share a moral ground with" because an artist represents an artist manager's brand.
"I look for artists who already have income streams" because managers are commission based and nobody wants to work for free.
"I look for artists in the genre where I have connections" to be as effective as possible!
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Erin received her MBA from Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management with a concentration in entrepreneurship and strategy. Before starting Olivia Management, Erin worked as a product manager in Seattle at Amazon Music. She has consulted with Sony Music Entertainment, the Americana Music Association, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Kind of Blue Music, Keb' Mo', GoodMusicAllDay.com, Rachel Potter (X Factor), ATL Collective, the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and worked at Universal Music Group Nashville which consisted of imprints Lost Highway Records, MCA Records, and Mercury Records.
In addition to music consulting and artist career management, Anderson teaches as an adjunct professor at Belmont University in Music Business and Entrepreneurship. Her classes cover the topics of starting businesses, interning in the music industry, refining resumes and cover letters, and serving the community through entrepreneurship.
Erin was named a finalist in the Nashville Emerging Leader Awards in 2016. She serves as the staff director at Owen Graduate School of Management's Accelerator Summer Business Institute, volunteers to teach entrepreneurship to inmates through the BEST program, and was one of the founding members of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center's Advance Nashville initiative in digital music.
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Britain's border controls at Heathrow have been condemned as "non-existent" after it was claimed that the suspected murderer of a policewoman fled the country by disguising himself as a veiled Muslim woman.
Police reportedly believe that Mustaf Jamma, a prime suspect in the fatal shooting of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, used his sister's passport and wore a full niqab to evade checks at Heathrow airport.
Shadow Home Secretary David Davis insisted there should be an urgent inquiry.
At the time of the 26-year-old's apparent escape between Christmas Day last year and New Year's Day, he was one of the UK's most wanted men and the airport was on high alert in the wake of the July 7 bombing attacks.
But it is thought that staff rarely ask those departing Britain to remove veils in order to make sure their identification is valid.
A BAA Heathrow spokesman told The Times: "Immigration control staff always do a visual check on people coming into the country but only random checks are made with outgoing passengers."
Shadow Home Secretary David Davis insisted an urgent inquiry was needed into the breach. "The idea that under any circumstances you could be let through passport control wearing a veil is barely credible," he said.
"Doing so when an All Persons Bulletin for murder has been issued demonstrates that our borders are not just porous but non-existent."
Detectives have vowed to catch both Jamma, who is thought to be in Somalia, and Piran Ditta Khan, who is also on the run.
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Video Spotlight: Best of the Goo Goo Dolls
With radio-favorite Goo Goo Dolls playing the Bank of America Pavilion on Tuesday, July 19, we thought we would check out some of their most memorable videos, including the iconic "Iris" and an adaptation of 1998's "Slide" performed with Elmo on Sesame Street.
The Buffalo based trio is in the midst of a lengthy tour that both celebrates their 25th anniversary and supports their most recent release, 2010's Something For The Rest Of Us.
Lead singer John Rzeznik is quoted as saying that the album addresses "the uncertainty of the times we are living in." He cites, for example, the fourth track, "Notbroken," which he wrote after receiving a letter from a woman whose husband was wounded in Iraq. He was paralyzed and didn't want to come home. "He felt like he was less of the person" he was before, says Rzeznik. "She just wanted him to know that he's still everything that she ever wanted," and writing the song was like penning a love letter on her behalf.
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"Notbroken" – Something For The Rest Of Us.
"Better Days" – Let Love In
"Pride" – The Goo Goo Dolls and Elmo Sing Pride
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Last Revised: August 9th, 2019
Safety Guidelines for Operation of an FPV Aircraft
Registration Requirements:
Any operator of an FPV aircraft between .55 pounds (250 grams) and 55 pounds (25 kilograms) must be registered with the FAA per the FAA sUAS Registration, and the registration number must be present on the outside of your aircraft. Register at https://faadronezone.faa.gov/
Flight Preparation:
Before flight the operator must review and adhere to any Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) and Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), and adjust planned area of operation accordingly.
When a flight is planned to take place outside of Class G airspace, the operator must submit a request for authorization prior to the operation. As of July 23, 2019, recreational flights can gain authorization to fly in controlled airspace by using apps that work with the LAANC system.
Before flight, a complete inspection of the First Person View (FPV) aircraft should be conducted to ensure that each and every part is operating properly.
a. When flying in a group, ensure that your group coordinates VTX channels and power settings
b. Always announce your intention to power up your FPV aircraft.
Appropriate failsafe programming of the FPV aircraft must be in place before any flight.
During Flight:
Obey all USA Federal, State and local laws and regulations regarding Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) flight.
No FPV flight operation should take place in an area or manner that disrupts or poses a danger to any of the following:
a. Emergency response efforts, to include law enforcement actions, fire response actions, or military actions, unless the operator is actively engaged in the operation with proper clearance from the authorities.
b. Areas where crowds of people gather, to include sporting, musical, or political events.
c. Civil infrastructure, to include power, water, and transportation facilities.
If the operator experiences any technical or safety issue, the aircraft must be landed and inspected. The aircraft cannot return to flight until safe for operation.
All FPV flights require a visual observer (spotter) to be present for the duration of any flight. The purpose of the visual observer is as follows:
a. To inform the operator of any unexpected person or obstacle (vehicles, animals, civil infrastructure) that has entered or is present in the operation area so that the operator may make the necessary avoidance adjustments.
b. To inform the operator of any other aircraft in the area, both model and full scale.
The FPV aircraft must be flown within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) of the visual observer at all times.
All FPV aircraft must yield to any full-scale aircraft within VLOS of either the operator or the visual observer.
The FPV aircraft must maintain safe operating distance from people at all times.
a. Avoid flying within 25 feet (8 meters) of any persons who are not specifically present for the flight operation.
b. Avoid flying within 25 feet (8 meters) of any ground vehicle that is occupied or under operation.
Glossary of Terms
Defined as the area not classified as any other class of airspace. Generally starts at ground level and extends to 700 feet above ground level. In some areas, this can extend to 1200 feet.
Government agency primarily responsible for the advancement, safety and regulation of civil aviation.
A system or plan to minimize or prevent damage and safely terminate a flight in the event of signal loss.
Use of an onboard live video camera system to assist in remotely controlling an aircraft. Includes the onboard camera, the video transmitter, video receiver, and associated antennas.
A notice filed with an aviation authority to alert aircraft pilots of potential hazards along a flight route or at a location that could affect the safety of the flight.
An unmanned aerial vehicle weighing less the 55 lbs including the weight of anything attached to or carried by the aircraft and its control systems.
A type of Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). A TFR defines an area restricted to airspace use due to a hazardous condition, a special event, or a general warning for the entire FAA airspace.
Person who assists the sUAS operator avoid conflicts with manned aircraft and other changes adversely affecting the aircraft's operating area such as non-participating personnel entering the area, changing flight conditions, etc.
The ability of the operator, or a visual observer co-located and in direct contact with the pilot/operator, to see and maintain visual line of sight of the sUAS unaided by any technology other than glasses or contact lenses.
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I'm a dog lover. I'm a rescue lover. I dislike over-breeding, pet shops, puppy mills and just generally seeking out a specific type of dog simply because that's what you want. I don't know - I guess I just believe in dogs finding/rescuing people, more than anything.
I came across this link, entitled '3 years ago you were evicted from 20 Catherine St 13B and I have your dog', after a friend shared it on Facebook. And, I was completely taken in and aback by it.
The short story about a neglected, abused senior dog - nicknamed 'Cathy' by the kill shelter she wound up in before being adopted by her owner/family - is perfectly heartwarming, informative, and above all else - kind...even during the parts the author talks about the neglect and abuse Cathy endured.
The author doesn't speak ill of the previous owner - not even one insult - only communicates Cathy's triumphs over the abuse they had put her through...starvation, cigarette burns, etc. That, to me, had to have been tough to do - but it's so powerful.
I don't know about you, but it's hard to not want to call people who abuse animals every name in the book. And, I'll admit that I have resorted to disparaging remarks when an animal abuse story popped up on my Facebook newsfeed, even though I know it does zero good, and is basically a waste of energy. I think it's easy to get sucked in to the reports of the horrific things people do/don't do to animals, and let it affect your mood. I mean, I can't listen to Sarah McLachlan's music, even on the radio.
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While Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan were in the capital of the United States, Washington D.C. in February 2017, their older daughter, Princess Iman surprised them. She is currently studying at Georgetown University in D.C. The reason for the surprise was that it was King Abdullah's 55th birthday, and she obviously wanted to spend some time with her father on his birthday.
For the surprise visit, Iman wore a light pink sweater by Stella McCartney and an Army Yves Salomon coat with fur lining.
Not much is known about her day with her parents and how long she was with them. The Royal Hashemite Court did share an image of Iman and Abdullah during the day at what looked to be during lunch at an unnamed location.
Queen Rania also posted an image to her Instagram of Iman with her and Abdullah on the streets of D.C.
The King and Queen were on a working visit to the United States where they met with President Trump at the White House and King Abdullah met with members of Congress and other administrative officials. Rania also visited a local school with First Lady Melania Trump. The King and Queen met with the House Foreign Affairs Committee together.


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Leaders In Law — Q&A with Ally Lozano of the "Six Minute CEO Podcast" and Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law
The Leaders in Law blog is dedicated to discussions with leading lawyers and legal thought leaders on topics including law firm management, legal developments, future of law, leadership in law firms, and the business of the practice of law.
This week we are talking with Ally Lozano, award-winning attorney, best-selling author of the book Be the CEO of Your Law Firm: Gain Control, Turn a Profit, and Reclaim Your Life, and publisher of the Six Minute CEO Podcast. The podcast is devoted to helping lawyers make "small changes one billable increment at a time" to improve their businesses.
1. Ally, what inspired you to launch the "Six Minute CEO" podcast?
For years, I struggled with running my solo practice. I was always broke. I had no idea how to run a business. I didn't even see my law firm as a business. However, when I lost everything in a hurricane at 7 months pregnant, I realized something had to change. I needed to treat my law firm like the business that it was, and I needed to become the CEO.
However, it was difficult for me to find resources on the "how" of running a legal business. I was completely overwhelmed by trying to figure it all out on my own.
I started to make small changes and within 3 months, I turned my law firm from earning almost nothing to earning 6 figures. I then started AMIGA Lawyers, the Association of Mother Immigration Attorneys, and I realized that so many other female solopreneurs were struggling the way I was. I decided to start teaching people what I was learning and what was working for me with the hopes that I could help them find the same success that I was experiencing.
Even though I blog weekly and have a bestselling book called Be the CEO of Your Law Firm: Gain Control, Turn a Profit, and Reclaim Your Life, I felt like busy lawyers needed bite-size, actionable information on how to run a better business. That led me to create the "Six Minute CEO" podcast.
People love that it is so short, upbeat, and to the point.
2. Before you started helping other attorneys, what kind of law did you practice? Do you maintain your law practice?
I still practice immigration law. It's my full-time job. I now have a 7-figure solo practice.
I love to continue to make my law firm better and better for my clients and also so that I can teach what I have learned about running my legal business to other solo practitioners and small firms.
3. With more and more pressure on lawyers to be efficient, what do you recommend as initial few steps for lawyers to look at their law practice as a business?
The first step is to recognize that it is a business and that you have to treat it like one. So many lawyers say that they "hate the business side," but it is necessary to have a thriving business so that you can do the work that you love.
From there, it takes a shift of mindset from seeing things as costs to seeing things as investments. You must get the right people in place to help you run a better business, especially if you don't enjoy the business management side of it. For example, it's critical to hire a bookkeeper instead of trying to do your books yourself. I thought that that "cost" would break me. But you can't put a price on the stress and inefficiency that is caused by a lawyer wasting her time trying to be a bookkeeper. I found Bench, which is a virtual bookkeeping service, that is about $130 a month. This service changed my life. (I love them so much that I have partnered with them to help lawyers get a free month of bookkeeping and 20% off the first 6 months of service: http://mbsy.co/bench/33453532.)
You also need to get other services in place, such as a phone answering service and a case management system.
You cannot do it all yourself. Get the help that you need to support your legal business so that you can focus on what you do best—being a lawyer.
4. On your podcast, you mention you use flat fees and value billing. Can you explain why and the difference between those approaches?
One of the problems with flat fees is that people set them too low. The price does not reflect the time that it takes to prepare, submit, and complete a case, manage the client, and more. But even when the flat fee comes close to correctly reflecting the hours that a case takes, it goes back to the old-fashioned idea of trading hours for dollars. The hours for dollars model is also inefficient and holds you back from running the best law firm you can.
When I streamlined my entire firm and was able to offer my clients 1-week turnaround times on their cases, regular communication through weekly and monthly case updates, and excellent results, I realized that I was bringing incredible value to my clients but with less number of hours on my end. I decided that I would price my cases according to the value instead of breaking it down by the hour. It took a lot of hours (actually, an insane amount of hours) to make my law firm this organized so that way I could spend fewer hours on re-inventing the wheel in every single case. My clients are willing to pay more for this structure because they understand the value in it. They love seeing action being taken on their cases very quickly. In truth, it's what all of our clients deserve.
5. Now for the $64,000 question – Will the billable hour ever die?
I sure hope so. It is an antiquated model that is an enemy of efficiency. It disincentivizes running a streamlined business. It caps creativity and a person's earning potential.
I have transformed my life and practice by streamlining my law firm. My goal is to run my law firm like Starbucks with smooth processes, consistent client interactions, and reliable service and results. The billable hour would never allow for that.
6. What's the Six Figure Solo Membership?
I struggled to make ends meet for years before learning how to run my law firm like a business. Then I created my all-new, more systematic approach that resulted in a six-figure income after only a few months! The joy I find in sharing these tools and insights with you now makes all those years of "figuring it out" worth it.
Each month, I host a high-energy power hour, that gets you 1 hour of CLE credit, a live "Ask Ally" Q&A coaching call where I answer questions about how to improve your business, as well as questions about how I run my business. I offer worksheets on how to take action on the lessons right now in your law firm, a private Facebook group, and more.
In Six Figure Solo membership, I share the strategies and methods that I have acquired to build my (now) seven-figure practice. Plus, you'll have the encouragement of other like-minded female attorneys who are also ready to take their businesses to the next level.
Topics include:
The 6 keys to running a successful practice
Be the CEO of your law firm and shake off the associate mindset
The right way to market your legal services
Manage your finances fearlessly
Become an HR Pro
How to streamline and automate your firm so that you can have the life and law firm of your dreams
And so much more!
7. If someone wants to know more about you and your Six Figure Solo Membership, where can they find you?
You can join Six Figure Solo on AllyLozano.com/Shop. You can get my weekly business tips delivered right to your inbox by signing up on AllyLozano.com. While you're there, check out my blog and other resources. I love to support other lawyers, so connect with me on Instagram and Facebook @AllyLozanoEsq or email email@example.com.
8. What do you see as the future of law?
The future of law is in the hands of lawyers who can give their clients top-of-the-line customer service. Technology is no replacement for the care that clients need when they are going through scary, difficult times in their lives.
9. Who was your mentor?
AMIGA, or the Association of Mother Immigration Attorneys, is my mentor. AMIGA is comprised of women who are the best immigration lawyers in the country, and I have learned more from them than I could ever put into words. Every single day, they make me a better lawyer. They share their information generously. They have taught me and guided me and continue to do so daily.
10. What's your favorite war story as a lawyer?
When I was a 3L, I met with an immigration lawyer for an informational interview. I was starting my post-law school job search and I was excited to meet with someone who was well-known in the local immigration law community. I handed him my resume and despite being in the top of my class, having prestigious immigration related experience (including a judicial internship), and being completely bilingual, he went on to tell me that I was never going to get a job as a lawyer and that I would be lucky to ever get a job answering phones and serving coffee to lawyers.
That experience could have broken me and I could have given up right then. However, I decided that I would not let one man's incorrect opinion about me shape what I knew to be true about myself.
One of the reasons that I created AMIGA and teach everything that I do through AllyLozano.com is because I think that lawyers need to build one another up. Being a lawyer is hard enough, and then add to that running a business and being a parent and it can feel downright overwhelming. The last thing that we need is to tear one another down. The idea that we have to push other people down so that we can rise is nonsensical. We are all in this together. My goal is to help others find success in this journey of life, business, and law.
11. What do you think is important for law firm culture?
One of the keys to creating a successful law firm culture is to ensure that no one person is the keeper of information. Instead, have a training manual that tells you how to do every single thing in the office, step-by-step, and a case management system where all notes are kept, all calls are logged, and all in-office communications take place. This helps people be able to work at their highest levels both individually and as a team.
12. Any thoughts about effective leadership in law firms and law firm management?
When you are the head of your law firm, it is easy to take for granted the fact that people are following your lead when it comes to habits and behaviors. For example, if you are constantly venting about clients and talking bad about them to your staff, then your staff will begin to do the same. Customer service will suffer. Clients will not be as satisfied with your firm.
I had no idea how my own words and actions were shaping my team until we brought in our business manager and he made me see it and understand it. Having a great law firm starts with a great leader. When you are with your team, try to do better than your best every single day.
13. What's your "one thing" that most drives your professional success?
I never, ever, ever want to be complacent or mediocre. I believe that this is my greatest motivator.
14. What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started your career as a lawyer?
Just because the majority of lawyers run their law firms in a certain way, it doesn't mean that it is the only way. Find ways to make your law firm fit your life instead of living your entire life for your law firm. Your personal life is just as important as your professional life, and you can have the best of both if you think outside the box.
15. What are you reading right now?
High Performance Habits by Brendan Burchard
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Michael Norton, OBE is the Founder of CIVA and serves as its Director. Mr. Norton founded the Directory of Social Change in 1975, the UK's leading provider of information and training to charities. He founded YouthBank UK in 1998 and incubated the Otesha Project UK, FoodCycle, MyBnk and other social ventures in the UK and India. He co-founded Changemakers in 1994 and served as its Executive Chairman until 2001. He was a Co-Founder of Buzzbnk and served as its Chairman. He is a well-recognised expert in fundraising, author and serial social entrepreneur. He serves as the Chairman of the Board at Trillion Fund Limited. In 2013, he won the prestigious Award "Beacon Award for Pioneering Philanthropy". In 2014, he was honoured with the "Outstanding Achievement Award" at The Charity Awards.
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Bimpe Nkontchou oversees client relationship management at W8 Advisory, as well as providing in-house legal, tax and real estate advisory support for clients. She is a dually qualified lawyer, with over 30 years' collective experience in England & Wales and in Nigeria respectively. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987 and qualified as a Solicitor in the UK in 1997.
She was previously founder and managing partner of Addie & Co. Solicitors in London, with a specialist private client department, which advised affluent African entrepreneurs on asset and wealth management issues for 16 years. She is a qualified Trust & Estate Adviser, an accredited Family Business Adviser and also holds a diploma in International Trust Management. She recently became a Member of the English Bar and a member of the Honourable Order of the Middle Temple.
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Chapter 1444: Soul-offering Ceremony
The Wasteland Continent was, originally, an uninhabitable sea of sand. The climate of the continent was extremely arid, and the environment was horrible. There were very few signs of life.
However, after the Hundred Races suffered defeat and were chased from the Beast God Continent by the magical beasts, they moved to this desert, finally leading to a prosperous age of life in a land where resources were heavily depleted.
Over the million years that the Hundred Races had spent on the Wasteland Continent, it had been modified countless times. However, due to its natural climate, they were unable to change the Wasteland Continent into a green oasis that was brimming with life even after several experts had poured their hearts out.
As a result, greenery was extremely scarce on the continent. From afar, there seemed to be no other colors aside from the deep-blue sky and endless stretches of yellow sand.
At this moment, a smear of violet suddenly appeared on the distant horizon. It silently shot through the air at an unbelievable speed, disappearing into the distance in a single moment.
Jian Chen rode a sword within the violet light as he made his way to the center of the continent. Jian Chen had learned where the War God Mountain was located long ago, so he did not stop at all on his journey, heading directly to the hall on the Zi Ying Sword.
He understood that if he wanted to find Tie Ta here, he just needed to proceed to the sacred mountain of the Hundred Races, War God Mountain.
Jian Chen had already closed his eyes on the Zi Ying Sword. The sword moved just far too quickly, so the surrounding landscape was reduced to a blur. It was impossible to distinguish the surroundings with his eyes, so he used his soul to travel.
However, Jian Chen's face changed at this very moment. He immediately came to a halt as his eyes snapped open. They glowed, as if they could pierce through space and allow him to see what was going on in an extremely distant place.
A speck of green light suddenly appeared in the distance. It bloomed like a flower, a tiny speck that became bright and resplendent. Very soon, the green light illuminated half the sky, dying it a deep green. Within it hid an extremely terrifying life force.
"It's the Elven Godtree," Jian Chen became fixated on the green as he stood on the Zi Ying Sword. The light in his eyes flickered as surprise and doubt appeared on his face.
"This tree appeared in the battle against the World of Forsaken Saints before. However, it was only a small clipping back then. Looks like this is the true form of the tree. However, its terrifying life force even shocks me. Looks like this tree isn't as simple as it's rumored to be," Jian Chen thought. He had heard some rumors regarding the Elven Godtree. He did not know much about it, but he had learned from the rumors that the tree was recorded to only be on the level of a Saint Emperor. Now that he saw it today, his initial understanding was completely thrown out.
Jian Chen stared at the green light, which lit up half the sky, for a while before continuing on as a streak of light.
"Where the green light has appeared just happens to be the War God Mountain. I wonder what's happened there," Jian Chen thought as he sped up slightly.
As he approached the mountain, he entered the boundary of the green light. The green light invaded the violet light around him and came in contact with his body, immediately filling him with a comfortable feeling. At that moment, Jian Chen even felt like his lifespan was increasing.
What shocked Jian Chen even more was that he still felt like his lifespan was increasing even though he had become a Saint Emperor and possessed the battle prowess of someone in the Origin realm. This filled him with disbelief.
Jian Chen swept over the land below with his soul and actually discovered specks of light in the dry, yellow sand. They were strands of grass sprouts, having appeared out of nowhere. They grew in the sand and gradually enveloped the land before rapidly growing at a visible rate. In just a minute, they had become several inches tall.
In the blink of an eye, the expanse of sand had vanished from the area enveloped by the green light. The sand was replaced by green grass teeming with life.
Jian Chen's soul enveloped an area of two hundred thousand kilometers. There were several cities and tribes of various sizes within his senses. However, regardless of their strength, they currently all knelt on their knees and bowed to the mountain. Their faces were filled with devotion.
Jian Chen remained silent. He gazed into the distance and rapidly flew closer to the War God Mountain. He could vaguely see an ancient tree that was several thousand meters tall standing there. It was shining with a resplendent light as it reached out in all directions. It enveloped quite a portion of the continent. Its tremendous life force even made it difficult for Jian Chen to keep his composure.
Jian Chen finally arrived outside War God Mountain. However, the mountain was currently enveloped by a barrier, and the barrier made it impossible to see what was going on inside. The Elven Godtree had taken root at the bottom of the barrier. One of its branches reached into the barrier and into the War God Hall on the peak of the mountain.
However, the tree was not actually present. It was only an illusion, created by several branches. Each branch was several hundred meters long.
"Who has come?" A great cry rang out the moment Jian Chen approached the War God Mountain. With the voice, the space a hundred meters around Jian Chen instantly froze. Several auras that came from Saint Emperors descended upon him at the same time.
Jian Chen was not affected at all. His gaze remained fixated on the mountain as the light in his eyes flickered.
The space a hundred meters above Jian Chen gently pulsed and a few figures silently appeared. Every single one of them gave off a tremendous presence. They were all Saint Emperors, and they were glaring at Jian Chen.
They were all experts of the Hundred Races. Jian Chen was familiar with them. He had seen many of them in the previous battle against the World of Forsaken Saints. They were the few Saint Kings that had managed to survive the battle, but they had all become Saint Emperors now.
"J- Jian Chen!" The Saint Emperors recognized Jian Chen as well and were immediately surprised. Without any hesitation, they immediately recalled their presences and the space around Jian Chen returned to normal.
"It's sovereign Jian Chen. We didn't know sovereign Jian Chen had come, so if we have offended you, please forgive us," the Saint Emperors immediately became respectful and spoke with some gratitude.
They all understood that they had become Saint Emperors because of their war god's assistance and the human sovereign's gifts.
Tie Ta and Jian Chen's friendship was no secret among the four races. All of them had witnessed Tie Ta go to the Tian Yuan Continent to ask Jian Chen for the heavenly resources. This matter had obviously reached the ears of the experts as well.
"What's happening on War God Mountain? And what's happening with my brother, Tie Ta?" Jian Chen asked as he stared at the barrier in front of him.
The barrier had been cast by around a dozen Saint Emperors. It concealed everything that was inside. Jian Chen's soul was unable to penetrate it, unless he removed the barrier.
"Esteemed sovereign of the humans, the war god is currently undergoing a Soul-offering Ceremony. This ceremony is extremely important to the war god. We cannot afford to have anything go wrong. In order for it to be successful, we cast this barrier to lock down the mountain after gaining the war god's approval," replied a Saint Emperor of the Hundred Races. It was an old woman with green fire flickering in her eyes. She was the Saint Emperor of the flame daemons.
"I want you to open the barrier. I'm here, so there's no need to worry about safety. Unless an Origin realm expert comes personally, no one will be able to approach this place," Jian Chen said without leaving any room for disagreement. The barrier hid everything inside. It was impossible to find out what was going on from the outside. He found this worrying.
"This…" The Saint Emperors hesitated. They seemed troubled.
A cold light flashed through Jian Chen's eyes. He coldly said, "If you don't open the barrier, I can only do so myself."
Helpless, the Saint Emperors could only remove the barrier around the mountain.
As soon as the barrier vanished, a tremendous pulse of energy along with a resplendent golden light appeared. The War God Hall at the very peak of the mountain let out a bright light, mixing with the green light from the Elven Godtree. The light illuminated the entire region and dyed the whole mountain golden.
Countless people sat close to one another on the mountain, covering every inch of the land. All of them had their eyes closed while their faces were filled with devotion. They used a secret technique to condense a sliver of their soul, allowing it to drift out of the top of their heads.
An illusionary branch of the Elven Godtree revolved around the top of the mountain. It used the branch to draw a profound formation, connecting everyone's soul together. After being refined by the formation, the souls turned into a wondrous energy that was channeled into the War God Hall.
Jian Chen looked around before resting his gaze on the divine hall at the very top. He became rather stern. He felt that the divine hall was even more powerful than the Beast God Hall that belonged to the magical beasts. This unsettled him.
"Why is your Soul-offering Ceremony so strange, where it needs the souls of so many people?" Jian Chen asked in a deep voice. He could now see what was going on, but he was unable to tell whether it was beneficial or detrimental to Tie Ta.
"The Soul-offering Ceremony has been passed down through the ancient records in the War God Hall. The records say that our war god must undergo this procedure, but we don't know the exact reason," said an elven Saint Emperor. She was a beautiful woman who seemed only to be in her twenties. A pair of wings sat on her back, and she seemed to be divine.


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At what point, exactly, does resignation sets in?
I'm not talking about being resigned to losing. We all knew that since February, 6th 2018. And that's good! We need to lose the highest possible number of games this season. I'm talking about being resigned to watch ugly basketball with no hope for something better in clear sight. Our best overall contributor sees his minutes cut down by foul trouble. Our highest-paid player (not a good player to begin with) is collecting minor injuries as if they were Pokemon and the coach keeps on trotting him on the field as if nothing happened. Our starting point guard shouldn't be our starting point guard, and what's amazing is that the last sentence is applicable to whomever is our starting PG on any given night. Our double-double empty calories machine is being sidelined by… cheeseburgers? Our lottery pick is back again putting muffled double-digit scoring efforts that only look like someone is giving him a free taco if he reaches 10 points. Our Brad Lohaus clone isn't working anymore. Our most promising rookie is out because while he was nursing his ankle injury he picked up a groin injury (this reminds me of an Italian soccer player who injured himself while taking a bath in his own house. Really. He fell down and dislocated his shoulder in the bathtub just a few days after returning from a bad injury). We know nothing about KP's return and his tailoring choices are definitely tailspinning. The media is head over heels for Fizdale magic, even if it's pretty clear it doesn't exist (seriously, Doris Burke is probably one of the best color commentators in the business and even she was fawning over Mudiay's improvement, while calling Fizdale "David" over and over again. I get it, dude is charismatic, but how much effort does it take to recognize that whatever he's doing it's not working? And I'm not talking about incompetence. I'm talking about not changing a damn thing in his players, unless you believe that Fizdale magic is what is helping Mudiay hit long twos at a Nowitzki-esque pace while being a .350 career shooter from there, even accounting for this season).
All of this is to say that, wow, since I need something to keep my juices flowing, I took a dive into the dark side and I learned to root for Mario. And for Lance. I guess this is a point of no return as definitive as they come (until one between Mitch and KP comes back, at least – or maybe Anthony Bennett!).
I dare of you, find me a Knick worth rooting for. I. Just. Can't. And that's why now I root for the bad guys. The ones that have no reason at all to be on the court. The ones that should be out of the League.
I have become one the guys Heath Ledger's Joker was talking about. I want the Knicks' nuclear winter.
I just want to watch the world burn.
And pick first at the 2019 lottery, of course.
The "if you squint your eyes this picture of Albert Einstein looks like Marylin Monroe – no, really, squint harder":
– Oh hey, guess who also got injured tonight (contused left calf)? Our forgotten aficionado of the good column, Damyean Dotson (15 pts, 6 rebs, 4 ast, -4 +/-). I maintain that there's no reason, like, at all not to play Dotson in the starting five. You can't have three ball dominant guys at your 1-2-3 spots and expect something to develop organically in a string of possessions. It's always gonna be "my turn, your turn" basketball at its worst. And the best case scenario for that type of offensive setting is Scott Brooks's Russ/KD Thunder iterations. Which were good because of the transcendent talent in spite of not having anything (even very basic sets) to run for the other guys. You need a Dotson-like player plugged into your starting backcourt, at least to have someone moving without the ball with a semblance of purpose here and there. Since we're experimenting with lineup, and we have no reason nor intention to start Kanter again (god bless), and Kornet is blah, why not try a Mudiay-THJ-Dotson-Knox-Vonleh? I mean, I wouldn't play neither Mudiay nor THJ, but let's not be disingenuous, Fiz will play them come hell or high water (My preferred lineup would be Mudiay-Dot-Knox-Vonleh-Kornet, and only because we don't have a 10-day contract PG on our roster). At least Dotson gives you a release valve. 15 points on 7 shots, a few boards, even 4 assists, what more can you ask of your resident Mikal Bridges?
The "stop trying to convince yourself that The Upside is gonna be a good movie":
– I hate the fact that Emmanuel Mudiay (21 pts, 2 rebs, 3 ast, -18 +/-) got over 20 points tonight. His game was absolutely dreadful, and his first half was the perfect representation of that. A scoreless first half, marred with ugly turnovers and general horrendous play. I found myself wishing that his stat line at the end of game would remain god-awful, not because I carry any ill will against Mud (I don't, I hope the best for him and for everyone, really. I only despise jerks and criminals, which is ironic given the scattered past of Dotson, but, well, until proven guilty… keep quiet, conscience of mine) but because this was a nationally televised game. If Mudiay sucked ass in this one (check), we lost by a long mile (check) and his stat line looked terrible (dang) maybe the media would have curbed their enthusiasm, right? But no, this terrible player continued his terrible play and in the mean time he tallied 21 points. In itself, 21 points mean absolutely nothing. Do you remember Flip Murray? He was a not-so-good shooting guard that in the early aughts started putting up 20 point games like it was nothing in Ray Allen's absence. Nobody flinched even one bit, and he never got to weigh on any cap situation. Well, guess what. We're not Seattle. We're New York, where free agent dreams go to die and bad press prospers. Mudiay scoring 21 points on national TV, while playing a horrible game, only spells doom for us. I hope I'm wrong. By the way: 3 assist to 4 turnovers (a couple of them were veeeeery bad) is what point guards are made of, right?
Why so serious-fun-sized bits:
– Noah Vonleh should really learn to restrain himself a bit on the fouling end. He might end up costing himself a few bucks that way. Ask Ed Davis.
– If I told you the sentence "Lance Thomas played center for us", would you believe he was probably our best center tonight? Plus/minus does, as he posted a team-best +9. Fun fact: Lance Thomas pulled down 7+ boards just 20 times in his career with tonight (one out of every 18 games he played). Of those, 13 were for us. If anything, Lance should gift Phil a huge peyote.
– Can we please sit down Timmy? What good is it for anyone if he plays through multiple injuries? We have an abundance of sucking, it's not like we need him for the tank.
– On the good side of the nationally televised game spectrum, this game might make a Trey Burke trade more likely.
– From the moment Trier signed that damn contract, his basketball skills have reduced significantly. I don't know for how many games we can pretend it's on the nagging injury. Damn, I liked him.
– If I had to narrate the 2013-2019 Knicks to my grandchildren one day and I had to use only one play, I think a wide-open Thaddeus Young corner three is what I'd choose.
And that's all. This recap is a bit subdued, but such is a Knicks fan life. I guess. See you against the Sixers on Sunday for the Jimmy Butler audition (given how obnoxious he is, isn't he our best bet in the free agent market?).


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If your hobby is RC, drones, robotics, electronics, augment reality or similar then sooner or later you will meet with the task of magnetometer calibration. Any magnetometer module must be calibrated, because the measurement of magnetic field subjected to some distortions. There are two kinds of these distortions: the hard iron distortions and the soft iron distortions. The theory about these distortions you can find here. To get the accurate measurements you should calibrate magnetometer for hard and soft iron distortions. This instructable describes the easy way how to do it.
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Step 1: Stuff You Need
*But you can easily adopt this instructable for another magnetometer module or arduino board.
*This sketch is written for the HMC5883L module, but you can easily adopt it for your module.
- Paper box
- Breadboard
- Wires
Step 2: Making the Calibration Box
For the calibration process you should make the special calibration box (picture 2.1). For making this I used a paper box, but you can use a plastic one, a wooden bar or something else too. You should join the magnetometer module with the box (for example with glue) as shown in the picture 2.1. On the faces of the box you should draw the coordinate system according to the coordinate system of the magnetometer module.
Step 3: Electrical Connection
Connect the magnetometer module and arduino board as shown in the picture 3.1. Note that the supply voltage of magnetometer module can be 3,3 V (as in my case with HMC5883L GY-273 version).
Step 4: Installing the Software and Firmware
Download the software and firmware here.
This archive contains files:
- MagMaster.exe - the magnetometer calibration program
- MagViewer.exe - the magnetometer measurements visualisation program
- Arduino_Code - the arduino sketch for the calibration process
- Arduino_Test_Results - the arduino sketch for testing calibration results
- Arduino_Radius_Stabilisation - the arduino sketch for testing calibration results with sphere radius stabilization algorithm
- MagMaster Files and MagViewer Files - the system files for MagMaster.exe and MagViewer.exe
Copy all these files to any folder. Upload the "Arduino_Code" sketch to the arduino board. This arduino sketch requires the HMC5883L library, copy the folder "HMC5883L" (placed in "Arduino_Code" folder) to the folder "C:\Program Files\Arduino\libraries" before sketch uploading.
Step 5: Calibration
Calibration of magnetometer is the process of getting the transformation matrix and bias.
To get the calibrated measurements of the magnetic field you should use these transformation matrix and bias in your program. In your algorithm you should apply the bias to the vector of non calibrated magnetometer data (X, Y, Z coordinates) and then multiply the transformation matrix by this resulting vector (picture 5.4). The C algorithm of these calculations you can find in "Arduino_Test_Results" and "Arduino_Radius_Stabilization" sketches.
Calibration process
Run MagMaster.exe and select the serial port of the arduino board. The green strings on the program window indicates the coordinates of magnetometer vector (picture 5.1).
Place the magnetometer module (calibration box with attached magnetometer module) as shown on the picture 5.2.1 and click "Point 0" button of the "Axis X+" groupbox. Note that the calibration box is not stationary relatively to fixed horizontal plane. Then place the magnetometer as shown on the picture 5.2.2 and click "Point 180" button of the "Axis X+" groupbox and so on. You should do in the following way (see picture 5.3 too):
- Picture 5.2.1: "Point 0", "Axis X+"
- Picture 5.2.2: "Point 180", "Axis X+"
- Picture 5.2.3: "Point 0", "Axis X-"
- Picture 5.2.4: "Point 180", "Axis X-"
- Picture 5.2.5: "Point 0", "Axis Y+"
- Picture 5.2.6: "Point 180", "Axis Y+"
- Picture 5.2.7: "Point 0", "Axis Y-"
- Picture 5.2.8: "Point 180", "Axis Y-"
- Picture 5.2.9: "Point 0", "Axis Z+"
- Picture 5.2.10: "Point 180", "Axis Z+"
- Picture 5.2.11: "Point 0", "Axis Z-"
- Picture 5.2.12: "Point 180", "Axis Z-"
You should fill the table. After that click "Calculate Transformation Matrix and Bias" and get the transformation matrix and bias (picture 5.3).
The transformation matrix and bias are got! The calibration is complete!
Step 6: Testing and Visualisation
The non calibrated measurements visualisation
Upload the "Arduino_Code" sketch to the arduino board. Run the MagViewer.exe, select the serial port of the arduino board (the boud rate of the seraial port should be 9600 bps) and click "Run MagViewer". Now you can see the coordinates of the magnetometer data vector in 3D space on a real-time (picture 6.1, video 6.1, 6.2). These measurements are non calibrated.
The calibrated measurements visualisation
Edit the "Arduino_Radius_Stabilization" sketch, replace the default transformation matrix and bias data with your obtained during calibration data (your transformation matrix and bias). Upload "Arduino_Radius_Stabilization" sketch to the arduino board. Run the MagViewer.exe, select serial port (the boud rate is 9600 bps), click "Run MagViewer". Now you can see the calibrated measurements in 3D space on a real-time (picture 6.2, video 6.3, 6.4).
By using these sketches you can easy write the algorithm for your magnetometer project with calibrated measurements!
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This looks like a great calibration program. Everything you read says you have calibrate but no one goes into this detail. Has anyone modified this for a LSM303DLHC? First that's what I have and second the HMC5883L is no longer available. But Yuri says it can be but I don't know enough about these to make the code modification.
could you send me your source code and/or the math to compute the 3D hard- and soft-iron calibration?
Hi Yuri, could you show your code, which you used to calculate matrix transformation and bias in your program?
I am also having the issue where MagViewer is just blank, there is no box to click or any buttons to interact with for that matter, Adruino Serial monitor is showing activity but nothing on Magviewer. Would really like a solution to know if my compass works.
I've now purchased and tried another magnetometer and now on my screen I get heading updates, but still with your instructions Magviewer cant find any serial connection. I'm using your Arduino code and following instructions to the dot, all I've been able to do so far is either have information on my lcd screen or see some serial information in the serial plotter. Neither magviewer or magmaster do anything. More information is needed as it seems more people fail than succeed with this instructables document.
for work MagViewer set COM1 .... COM7 not COM39 e.t.s.
my magviewer have no information.please check the image.
i Select the correct COM Port. the Baud rate is 9600.you can check in the code.
only one thing is different that i am passing the integer value to the serial. you can also check the output on the arduino serial image.
same thing for me, MagViewer is empty. Serial monitor is talking..
Maybe a Unity or Windows issues ?
Can you solve this issue?. could u please reply as soon as possible I am also stuck
the same thing happened to me also. How you solve this issue.
I had calibrated the magnetometer data.
I am able to see the sphere after calibration by as per
IGRF data (http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag-web/#igrfwmm) at my location Magnetic field intensity is 0.42Gauss but after calibration the Magnetic field intensity is 0.46Gauss.
How to get my data close to IGRF data.
This method corrects for differences in the individual magnetometer sensors, but is not a callibration method on its own. If you are performing geomagnetometric measurements, you need to take the magnetometer to a location away from stray magnetic fields and take some readings. These (when averaged) will be Br and the IGRF field intensity at that location will be Bi
The calibrated value Bc for any arbitrary measurement B will then be given by:
Bc = B * Bi/Br
This calibration algorithm is created for the direction of magnetic field finding.
It is has no enough accuarcy for the magnetic field intensity finding.
Can you suggest any algorithm for finding magnetic field intensity
I tried using this program to calibrate my HMC5883L. Since the magnetometer inside a robot with some metal components around I had to change the gain of the HMC5883L since witht he previous one it was saturating (overflow in some of the registers).
However I'm now unable to calibrate the magnetometer with this program. After calibration, I change the matrix and offset of the "test_result" arduino sketch and plot the data with the magViewer and it still shows up displaced.
Added an image of one of the calibration attemps.
can you add the screenshots of the MagViewer data before and after calibration?
I had calibrated the magnetometer data.
I am able to see the sphere after calibration by as per
data (http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag-web/#igrfwmm) at my location
Magnetic field intensity is 0.42Gauss but after calibration the Magnetic
field intensity is 0.46Gauss.
How to get my data close to IGRF data.
The first is before calibration and the second one after.
As you can see the offsets are off and the soft iron effects are not completly corrected.
I do not understand why it happens. Can you add the MagViewer screenshots before and after calibration something like these (projection view):
This is awesome and solves a big problem!
I will have to give it a try.
I have had a lot of trouble with this in the past. So much so that I went through the math and wrote this paper:
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Trustees fall out, sometimes to the point where a working relationship is no longer possible. Applications to remove trustees are becoming an increasingly common occurrence. So, should trustees fight attempts to remove them? When is it appropriate to do so, and when not? And what are the potential consequences of misjudged opposition? The recent decision … Continue reading
Disclosure of trust information to beneficiaries is commonly considered. However, what of disclosure to the trustees? Consider the case of Daniel v Cundall. In this case Mr Daniel and Mr Cundall were the trustees of a trust. Mr Daniel, a lawyer, says that he left the day-to-day trust administration to Mr Cundall. After a long period of … Continue reading
The informality associated with loans between family members can lead to later disputes when different interpretations of the transaction emerge. Warin v Warin is a case in point. In that case $367,903.90 was advanced to the Warins' daughter. The loan comprised: $100,000 that was initially secured by mortgage in 1997 $141,749.70 that was loaned to … Continue reading
In Davis v White (see You aren't my beneficiary – are you??) a trust was found to have failed by reason of uncertainty. The second hearing of the matter related to costs and is a sobering tale for trustees. Mrs White who incurred significant costs (AUD 40,893 and $85,369.50 in New Zealand, plus disbursements) said that the proceedings could … Continue reading
On 17 July 2016 the Sunday Star Times reported about a family at war over a mansion with an opening quote that read "Lawyers say the judiciary are increasingly overturning wills in family disputes." The dispute ended up in the High Court, firstly regarding an application for the removal of the trustees and secondly a … Continue reading
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Family trusts are tricky things. The more so when there are loose ideas about maintaining and benefitting beneficiaries; but no real means to do so. Commonly such trusts own a single asset and require regular financial or other assistance from the settlor or involved trustees. Such was the position of the trust settled by one Mrs … Continue reading
Corporate trustees are a common feature of modern trusts. Professionals increasingly act through corporate trustees to address concerns over liability. While some concern has been raised about the wisdom of utlising uncapitalised corporate trustees – the practice is widely acknowledged and accepted. Where views diverge is on when or whether corporate trustees should accept multiple appointments. Unless … Continue reading


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I just signed up with Commission Junction for my other websites, and was wondering what the policy is for using affiliate links and stuff in our articles. Amazon is not a huge earner I have found (here and elsewhere) so I'd like to see what other avenues I can use.
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Yes you can, but it may impact on your HubScore (especially if a large percentage of your links are affiliate links). See my post in this thread for some detail.
Great, thanks for the quick response. I don't expect affiliate links to be a big part of any of my hubs. Just nice to have the option, especially if I am already writing about a product and offering up a link so that people can buy it. Might as well earn a few pennies instead of nothing.
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Did hubpages change their linking policy or something? Because this morning my account is showing 50 hubs with violations for linking to prohibited sites. Are affiliates links such as Commission Junction, ShareaSale and Google affiliate no longer allowed? I am at a complete loss...
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Hello Again Readers! Today I am taking a trip to Las Vegas to take in a show where a siren enthralls a vampire! Enjoy and don't forget to add Forever Desired by Ariel Marie to your shelves!
He'd waited an eternity to find her.
Athena captivated her audience every night. Her husky voice, sensual moves and megawatt smile, packed the nightclub where she sang. It was her name on the lips of her audience. Everyone wanted a piece of her—even him.
One song and Sorin was enthralled by the beauty on the stage. Her voice awoke a part of him he had thought to be dead long ago. She had no idea of the power she wielded over him with one glance, one smile and one kiss.
Never one to pursue a human before, he couldn't ignore the hunger that burned for her. Only she can satisfy him, but he will first need to protect her from the ones who want him dead.
Forever Desired is a novella featured in the Vampire Brides series. All books in the Vampire Brides series are standalone and can be read in any order.
She captivated her audience every night with her husky voice, sensual moves and megawatt smile and everyone wanted a piece of Athena – even him. He had waited an eternity to find her and with one song, Sorin was enthralled. She had no idea of the power she wielded over him and only she can satisfy him but first he'll have to protect her from the ones who want him dead.
This vampire romance enthralls readers from the very start as the strong, captivating characters easily draw them into their story. The romance is full of vivid electrical chemistry that readers can practically feel flowing off the pages and the fast pace of thrilling suspense as Sorin's enemies introduce Athena to truth about Sorin's world while trying to kill him which adds exhilarating excitement to the story. Although the story is short, the world and this romance is quite suspenseful and fascinating ensuring that readers can really sink their teeth into this delightful vampire read involving vampire brides and hunters.
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44668141-forever-desired
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Forever Desired is part of the Vampire Brides series
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/series/259463-vampire-brides
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FOREVER BOUND by Karpov Kinrade -
FOREVER CLAIMED by Kim Loraine -
FOREVER MAGNOLIA by Dyan Chick -
FOREVER BLOOD by Lisa Manifold -
FOREVER KEPT by Patricia D. Eddy -
FOREVER STILL by Corinne O'Flynn -
FOREVER DESIRED by Author Ariel Marie -
FOREVER ONYX by Alice K. Wayne -
FOREVER CHOSEN by KL Bone -
FOREVER IMMORTAL by Amelia Hutchins -
FOREVER TABOO by Nichole Chase -
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Ariel Marie is an author who loves the paranormal, action and hot steamy romance. She combines all three in each and every one of her stories. For as long as she can remember, she has loved vampires, shifters and every creature you can think of. This even rolls over into her favorite movies! She loves a good action packed thriller! Throw a touch of the supernatural world in it and she's hooked!
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Join Softcat's Chief Technologists on the 23rd May for a 'Pint of Tech' in Manchester at the Barca bar and restaurant.
With a complex and fast-moving marketplace, it can be hard to keep up with the latest developments and what this means to your organisation. So, we've challenged our Chief Technologists to condense their knowledge and learnings into pint-size sessions that cover everything you need to know, and nothing that you don't.
The afternoon will be broken down into 10-15 minute talks from our Chief Technologists broken up by a 15 minute break for discussion, and to refill your glasses.
- Opening statements: Dylan Foster-Edwards, Head of OCTO
Dylan will kick off the afternoon with an update on the Softcat IT Priorities, and developments in the Office of the CTO.
- Modern Workspace: Adam Harding, CT for Modern Workspace
The workspace of the future will be defined by the new working culture fostered by digital transformation. Learn more about what's driving the cultural change and how technology will evolve to support the ever-evolving demands of your people.
- Cyber Security - Cloudy with a chance of security: Adam Louca, CT for Security
Cloud computing is here to stay and love it or loath it, we still have to secure it. This talk will discuss the fundamental security changes operating in a cloud environment poses, and the techniques that can be deployed to mitigate the most common of these.
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- Hybrid Cloud - Datacentre to cloud and back again!: Dean Gardner, CT for Cloud
Our chief technologist for cloud will follow on with an update on how the major public cloud Hyperscalers are acquiring businesses, developing more services and continue to find innovative ways to reach back into your organisation's traditional datacentre to drive cloud adoption.
- Emerging Technologies - 15 in 15: Craig Lodzinski, CT for Emerging Technologies and Data
Our Chief Technologist for Emerging Tech runs through fifteen of the latest industry trends and buzzwords, providing an honest, FUD-Free definition and evaluation of each, in just a minute per topic.
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Actionable, achievable strategies to deliver the most from digital innovation and service redesign.
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Is the traditional IT Outsourcer a dying breed, and if so, what are the alternatives?
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We look forward to you joining us for a pint!
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We've been supporting HB 102, a bill which would require the State to get approval from counties it wants to build toll roads through. In other words, a bill that will enable us to protect homes and businesses along 270 from the Governor's widening plan. Learn more and read our testimony here:
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'Growing Up NB' is a community of parents sharing stories about raising kids in New Brunswick. We are hoping to create connections that root our children and ourselves in the province, while helping others find the beauty in family life here. We have a focus on exploring the outdoors and finding family friendly activities all over the province. Use the hashtag when you take your own adventures and join in the fun! #growingupnb
Don't forget to follow Growing Up NB across our social channels using the hashtag #GrowingUpNB. If you are participating in an NB Event, activity or visiting a family-friendly destination, use the Growing Up NB hashtag so we can follow along and find new adventures as well!
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Everything Unscripted by Ruth Ann Swansburg. Based out of Moncton, Everything Unscripted is a blog about family, food, frugal living & fun! She shares weekly meal plans, savvy savings tips, travel and family fun.
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There's a Shoe for That by Jenna MacDonald. Based out of Bathurst, There's a Shoe for That is a lifestyle, travel and family blog that believes there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to parenting.
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I have had books pretty much thrown at me from all directions, but no real need or passion to read them. However, I know for a fact that this is a temporary thing as it's happened before. Being unfocussed is something that happens to me when I need to clean out my house or get into my writing more (which really does need some work).
Saturday, July 23, 2011
I have had books pretty much thrown at me from all directions, but no real need or passion to read them. However, I know for a fact that this is a temporary thing as it's happened before. Being unfocussed is something that happens to me when I need to clean out my house or get into my writing more (which really does need some work).
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Yeah, I've had focus issues when it comes to reading. One thing that I've been doing since the beginning of June is reading one chapter of whatever book I'm on per day. (More than that if I'm participating in Bookcrossing's read-a-thons...unfortunately, I have yet to fulfill the full twenty-four hours.)ReplyDelete
Another area where I tend to have trouble maintaining focus is when I'm doing a project with no defined end point if you know what I mean. Take for instance editing my novel drafts (three so far). I have a history of poking around in them at best if I edit at all. This is one of the many things that my dad has been known to ask me about, and as his daughter, I cannot in good conscience tell him, "I don't want to talk about it." And I feel guilty if I have to admit that I've fallen behind/slacked off on that or anything else I'm accountable to him for, as it becomes a "cause for concern" at best (which sometimes leads to questions and/or lecturing), and it's against my morals to displease or otherwise do a disservice to my older sister, let alone either of my parents. So, what I've been doing is alloting fifteen minutes of (attempted) editing time per draft per day. That way, I can say that I am spending some time on it, which will make him happy, and yet with doing fifteen minutes, I can treat the editing more or less like a shorter, more straightforward task, and not feel like I have to give every waking hour over to it, which will make ME happy.
I walk into a library ... I wander between the shelves. I let myself be lead to the discovery of incongruous disciplines such as: "Sewing for dummies", "Learning Chinese in 10 Days" or "Cooking the leftovers as a Chef." Sometimes in my random trip, it can happen that I find some good ideas ... Not always! Ok, to be honest only one time !ReplyDelete
Otherwise, I go to my bookseller, look toward the new comics, or manga. Browse the "must read" scribbled by the seller to pick up some ideas. If not I go to the bloggers pages to see what motivates them at the moment. It's like that I came across yours. I wanted to know: Your reading list! Some of your posts make me smile so here I am trying to cheer you up with my bad english. Be patient.
I'm actually doing a big Spring Clean around my townhouse. It's looking pretty good on day 4... where I'm tackling the home office (and that's the hardest room of all!).ReplyDelete
I will be taking this room over a couple of days seeing how much there is to be done in here. It holds my entire library of 950 books, my handbag collection and most of my art as well as other junk that hasn't been sorted through in the last 4 years. Wish me luck! :D


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A chariot of fire, golden blazing horses sweeping the man of God into a whirlwind. I remember this story from countless Sunday school classes. The imagery is so rich and profound my ADHD-riddled mind could barely contain itself.
But I fear that as a child my eyes were so busy watching the prophet being swept away in a literal blaze of glory that I missed the passing of the mantle.
This past month, after two years of working with the national church of Senegal, we passed the mantle of the Family Church, the Assemblies of God church in Parcelles Assainies to my associate pastor Benoit. From a small midweek prayer meeting in a home, to a hotel meeting room on Sunday mornings. From a hotel to a house directly on a main road. From a handful of faithful to a growing family of increasingly redeemed and transformed Africans!
Everything we are, everything we love, everything we are called to do is wrapped up in this single image: a healthy national church led by national brothers and sisters. In the urban sprawl of Dakar, in the neighborhood of Parcelles Assainies, there stands a testament to everything God has promised to us as His workmen in the field: a church firmly planted where men, women and children are experiencing the presence of God among the nations.
When we think of Elijah we think of chariots of fire. We see images of Elisha picking up the mantle of his mentor and re-crossing the Jordan. But their story together begins far earlier than that.
In 1 Kings 19 after one of Elijah's greatest victories against the wicked leadership of Ahab and Jezebel and the spiritual cancer of Baal, we watch as Elijah spirals into the deepest depression of his ministry. Sure he's about to die, he abandons his servant and wanders into the wilderness. Hardly a victorious ending to an incredible life. In the wilderness God takes Elijah on a spiritual journey, through the desert into the mountains, through the earthquake and the fire. And, as we all know and love, Elijah then hears the still small voice of God. He wraps his face in his mantle and he meets with God.
Most sermons stop there. Most Sunday school lessons fixate on the still small voice and forget to listen to what the still small voice says.
God answers Elijah's concerns about the spiritual depravity of Ahab and Jezebel by appointing new kings both foreign and domestic.
And then God addresses Elijah's self-imposed isolation. God zeros in on Elijah's fear that no righteousness remains in the land. God sends Elijah to find the son of Shaphat to follow him in ministry. Elisha the son of Shaphat will become a prophetic catalyst that will reach further than Elijah could do on his own.
We came to Senegal with a vision of a blue gate opened revealing a man waiting to be filled with the Holy Spirit. We came to Senegal searching for the sons of Shaphat, men and women who will carry the mantle of prophetic ministry into every neighborhood, home and heart in Dakar.
And God brought us Benoit. And on this past Sunday we had the incredible privilege of placing the mantle of ministry on Benoit's shoulders. We will continue to mentor him and walk with him (there are no chariots of fire on the highways, although there might be some taxis with exhaust problems).
And God has now brought us Jeremié and his family. Together with Benoit we are now praying and walking the land for our next prayer meeting, our next neighborhood, our next church plant.
Thank you for letting us be your personal link from the local church to the unreached. Thank you for helping us create space to find the sons of Shaphat for an increasingly redeemed and transformed Africa!


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For the past month or so, I've been having problems with my phone - minor ones, to be sure. When I'd hit the "home" button, it would sometimes not do anything - it's supposed to wake up the phone. And sometimes the slider wouldn't slide. Like I said, minor.
Yesterday, we were in town, so we stopped at the Apple store. Stupid me didn't realize that the 4s was coming out - they were PACKED. The earliest appointment was 5:30 - and it was 12:15. We made an appointment for today at 1, just to see what was going on.
They were STILL packed today - I didn't get seen until 1:30 - but the "genius" was nice. And I have a new 4g phone. (I had apple care on mine, so it was free)
No arguments, even though the phone was almost perfect while we were there. No pushing me to upgrade, either.
I highly recommend Apple products - they work. And when they don't, they try to fix the problem, and if they can't,they offer replacement. (I do recommend apple care, though - just in case)
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