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Running Clinic 2017/
On August 23rd, 2017 a running symposium was held at Fortius Sport and Health Centre. The Symposium was run by Francois Van der Watt, US Paralympic Track and Field Team Prosthetist and involved amputees of all ages, abilities, and activity levels. Barber was proud to join two of our patients at the clinic, both of whom were learning to run with their prostheses for the first time! They were AWESOME!
Francois certainly had them working up a sweat, going through various drills and exercises, with running-specific componentry. Congratulations to ALL of the participants and thank you to Francois and the team from Ossur for putting together a great event!

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Worldwide Hearing Index 2017
Report suggests link between hearing loss and noise pollution in cities
Study from the largest ongoing global digital database regarding hearing loss, with over 200,000 participants.
Residents of Vienna, Austria have the least amount of hearing loss proportionate to their age whilst citizens of Delhi, India have the most.
Zurich, Switzerland has the least incidence of noise pollution and Guangzhou, China has the highest.
Noise pollution in cities and hearing loss were found to have a 64% positive correlation.
For World Hearing Day, digital hearing app Mimi has published a report detailing hearing loss around the world. Using data gathered from over 200,000 participants of their hearing test, statistics from the World Health Organisation, and the SINTEF report on noise pollution, the study investigates how noise pollution in cities relates to hearing. The company hopes that the data will not only provide a unique insight into the current state of global hearing loss, but will also act as a call to action for individuals and health care providers to make better investments concerning aural health.
Dr. Manfred Gross from Charité University Hospital, Berlin, said: "While eye and sight checks are routine for most, ear and hearing exams are not. This is an issue as the earlier hearing loss is detected, the better the chances ar e for preventing further damage."
To conduct the report, data was gathered from the Mimi hearing test app, which allows participants to enter their age and gender, and then test their hearing. The Worldwide Hearing Index presents the average difference between a participant's true age and their hearing age in each location*.
The Average Hearing Loss Index was found to have a 64% positive correlation with Noise Pollution levels in each city, indicating hearing loss may be an outcome of living in these cities. The results of the Hearing Loss Index of each city and the Noise Pollution were mapped to range between 0 and 1. The sum of these two rankings were combined to give an overall Combined Hearing Loss Rank.


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Top 5 Japanese Anime Villains
There is an immense craze for the Japanese anime characters, especially the villains. They are very powerful and possess some special and supernatural powers that kids love. Thus, they also like them on their Tshirts. Not only kids, but even some teenagers love this anime characters on their tees. If you are also looking for those cool tees with anime villain characters, then you must go for some popular ones. Here is the list of top 5 Japanese anime villain characters:
#1: Frieza of Dragonball Z
Frieza is one of the wickedest villain characters that kids love to watch. He is the most iconic antagonist in the Dragon Ball series. The most memorable of all the battle between him and protagonist is the final battle of Frieza and Goku. The character is more of a destroyer who seemed to be destructive in nature. He is very powerful and impressive for the kids. In any battle, the way he fights against the protagonist can be quite fascinating for the teenagers and kids. Thus, they love to have a t-shirt with the picture or graphics of Frieza on it.
#2: Aizen of Bleach
The next most popular villain of the Japanese anime series is the Aizen. He is the former captain of the Squad 5. He has a very powerful leadership quality and possess some great powers too. He is literally immortal and that impresses the teenagers as well as the kids more. Of all the Japanese villains, undoubtedly, Aizen is the most talented one ever existed. He has overpowered the protagonist too and is considered as a perfect villain. Unlike other villains who just destroy things, Aizen is more of a clever villain. He sees every battle as a game of chess where he always emerged to the winner or on the top.
#3: Johan Liebert of Monster
This is one of the most unique and well-written Japanese villain characters. With incredible and exceptional role, he is somehow completely different from that of the typical villains. He is above villain and considered as a Monster who can psychologically break people and force them to commit suicide. He is intelligent as well as charismatic in nature. If he wants, he can pursue people to do whatever he wants for himself. He is calm and collected from outside but from inside he has a ferocious and manipulative mind. This can be a great villain character for your Tshirts.
#4: Light of Death Note
Another great Japanese villain of all time is the Light from the Death Note. He has a very positive way of thinking where he wants to create a peaceful new world. Though his ambition was pretty good, the way he wanted to achieve his ambition is highly flawed. He possesses some very strong and magnificent powers. He actually kills the evils and criminals to change the world. For this reason, he is considered as one of the most popular villains of all time.
#5: Naraku of Inuyasha
Another popular one among all the Japanese anime villains is Naraku. Though he will give you several reasons to hate him to the core, you cannot simply help but love his skills. He has the evilest mind, besides being calculative and intelligent. All these make him a deadly and powerful villain.
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By Christina Buff
It is 8:00 a.m. Sunday in St. John Vianney church. My sister is on one side of me squirming around and tapping her feet on the kneelers. My brother, on the other side, is making silly faces at me. I try to abstain from uncontrollably giggling during mass. As an eight year old, sitting motionless in a church pew for hours is not exactly my idea of a pleasurable activity.
I peek through my peripherals and attempt to slip a piece of Bubble Yum in my mouth without anyone noticing. To my astonishment nobody reacts, and I begin to follow the queue to receive communion. As Father Daly places the "body of Christ" in my open palm, my routine falls into action. I slide it above my tongue with my thumb and index finger while my other fingers grip the chewing gum simultaneously. Immediately after swallowing, I slip the gum back in my mouth to disguise the unpleasant taste. The flavor of communion wafers always makes me want to gag, but since it is a ritual I am expected to partake in, I have developed a sneaky routine to cover it.
Growing up, this was how I spent every Sunday: wake up, dress in the appropriate attire, attend mass, and then devote the next few hours to sitting in a classroom for CCD. I knew that this was expected of me, so I never questioned it. Regrettably, I never truly understood it either. As a child, I thought that if I made an appearance in church, received communion, and said "Our Father," and "Hail Mary," every night that God was going to love me and accept my soul into Heaven. I did not have any kind of relationship with God; I just precisely followed the rules displayed in front of me.
At night I contemplated the meaning of God, religion, faith, and the Catholic Church. I could never make any sense of it and I was fearful to ask anyone for guidance. I knew that I was expected to understand, so I would say my prayers and fall asleep wonderstruck.
I am 15 years old and it is the evening before Christmas day. As we head down the driveway, I am forced to bolt back inside to make some outfit adjustments. A run in my tights is simply distasteful for the Catholic Church. At this point my attitude is particularly bitter. I feel unaccepted by the church and restrained from my personal independence.
I tap my foot violently on the ground as I impatiently wait for mass to end. Pretending to listen has become an art form. My wide, passionate eyes always make it very believable that I am engrossed. Instead, I am admiring the architecture of the church, the stained glass, the candles, and the variety of faces I can see from where I am sitting – many that are familiar. When I accidently make eye-contact with them I abruptly turn my head so they don't realize my estrangement from the atmosphere. I know that these walls surrounding me are holy, but instead I feel empty.
After entering high school my Sunday routine gradually shifted from sitting through hours of Catholic mass and CCD to attending dance practice or occasionally sleeping in until early afternoon. I was still obligated to be present at church on holidays and special occasions, which caused my alienation from my so-called faith to escalate. I felt like an intruder, wasting a seat in a place I did not belong.
By the time I was mid-way through high school my beliefs had intensified into a whirlwind of spiritual perplexity. Many of my friends were amused that I still had any faith in God left. Rather than harmoniously discussing our ideas with each other, they would unite and enforce their doubts and nihilism upon me. The more insistent they became, the more I succumbed to their stance on what was truth and what was fiction. I mustered the courage and told my mom that I did not wish to attend church any longer because it seemed meaningless. The worry in her eyes reflected her bewilderment and disappointment. I was uncertain of how else to explain to her that I still felt God was out there for me somewhere, I just couldn't seem to uncover the definite path.
I am exploring the infinite playground of social network sites before I embark on my day. As my eyes scan the vast array of negative posts from those in my circle, I sigh despondently. I inescapably find myself surrounded by cynical, miserable, and doubtful individuals – particularly via interweb. Conforming to their malevolent philosophy appears safe and effortless; however, I am not interested. My chest tightens in an acute effort to catch my breath, but I allow my mind to escape the pessimistic abyss and I proceed with my day.
I am 22 years old and a concept once so foreign to me is unveiled through a cloudless, incandescent sky. This concept is faith. Unequivocal, invigorating, all-encompassing faith. I observe the faithless spirits of those I care for and feel a paralyzing sense of pity and heartache. The infinite, daunting forest I am staggering my way through finally exposes a glimpse of luminescence. My soul recognizes life beyond the body it presently inhabits and I inhale a deep abiding serenity within.
Doubt is mysteriously the foundation of faith. I find that unwavering faith in God in sight of anguish is the greatest way to defeat the ambiguity. Belief is a peculiar thing; I am incessantly discovering what I genuinely believe in through a challenging and pressuring journey of what I do not. It is my faith in God that holds me during heartbreaks and allows me to admire and appreciate the immeasurable blessings surrounding me. I embrace an all-encompassing, nonjudgmental, 24/7 therapist, teacher, and friend who listens to my heart, soul, and spirit and never rejects me. With God, I am always able to embrace my authentic self.
To my discovery, distance from the love and compassion of God results in a cynical and bitter lifestyle that I have no interest in. God represents freedom and enlightenment as opposed to the repression and restraint I felt throughout my childhood. My faith in religious institutions continues to reside in a tornado of puzzlement. However, I do not believe that organized religion is the only way to build a relationship with God. I am abandoning my acquiescence and blind devotion to the Catholic Church, along with the pressures and opinions of my secular friends. After years of vigorously seeking a lucid meaning, I am carving my own spiritual trail to reach the zealous love and comforting support offered through enduring faith. The person I was a few years ago only hazily resembles the person who currently inhabits me. Reaching this spiritual frontier was not, is not, and will not be a simple endeavor. Allowing myself to acknowledge and appreciate the love, strength, and wisdom that God provides is a choice I must continue to make each and every day. The core of who I am meant to be reflects this decision, and I choose faith.
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When Gunnar Sandwith and Devon Mann went to their first debate competition, the last thing they expected was to bring home trophies.
As members of Orcas High School's first speech and debate club, it was a great way to start the season.
"We got up to speed really fast and we triumphed at our first tournament," said Coach Joan Pedrick.
Sandwith and Mann, both sophomores, attended a tournament in Snohomish in mid-November where a total of 22 schools competed and only four students earned awards in the novice division. Mann earned third and Gunnar came in second.
"For us to get two awards at our first tournament was incredible," Pedrick said.
It all started this summer when Sandwith and Mann, who are good friends, attended a debate camp at Whitman College. They were originally drawn to the activity because of its value on college applications. But after camp they were hooked, and their parents helped launch the club with the help of Pedrick, who competed in high school and college. She went to a coach's training clinic to get prepped and the Orcas Island Education Foundation is providing $3,000 toward the club's expenses.
"It made a big difference in my life so this is my 'pay it forward' moment," Pedrick said. "The students are smart and funny and a joy to work with. Their enthusiasm has been a motivator for me to step it up."
Ian Lister is the assistant coach and other club members are Annika Flemming, Maggie Paige, Emma Heikkinen and Keith Light. They meet twice a week and participants practice the one-on-one "Lincoln Douglas" style of debate that is based on values, logic and philosophy. For those who don't want to debate, they can participate in the speech activities.
"Students do not need to compete," Pedrick said. "They may attend simply to improve their writing and speaking skills … We are hoping to host a mini clinic this summer for high school kids to get their feet wet and spark interest."
Students are given a month to prepare their arguments on a pre-determined topic. For this most recent tournament, it was "the right to be forgotten from internet searches should be a Civil Right." Competitors must present arguments from both sides in 1,300-word cases. Pedrick said this stye is a "good analytical builder."
"I've always liked arguing but debate club makes you look at things from another perspective," Sandwith said. "It opens your mind."
Mann says the club gives her "self-confidence from doing something intellectual" in front of other people and that her public speaking skills have improved immensely.
Debate club students will attend three district tournaments this year plus the state qualifying meet on February. If Sandwith and Mann make it to state, they will no longer be competing in the novice division.
"If we get that far, we'll refine our arguments and be prepared for anything," Sandwith said.


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Stay with me, more of me
Two Great Books in One! Book #3 plus the Bonus Novella in Samantha Chase' popular Montgomery Brothers series. Stay with Me Mackenzie Montgomery is floored when he reluctantly agrees to help out an old childhood friend and finds she's grown into a gorgeous woman ... More of Me When Ryder Montgomery shows up on her doorstep ten years after breaking her heart, Casey can't decide which burns hotter--her desire to be with him or the pain he left her with ...
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Now that we have some industrial scanners available to test, we're trying to up our game. With the Honeywell Granit 1910i, we froze it in a block of ice, threw it around, smashed it pretty solidly, and it held up to quite a bit of damage. Running it over with a pickup, then backing over it, did push it beyond its limits. But who drives over scanners anyway?
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Some friends of ours travel extensively. One day while at their home, she showed me something she'd sewed for their trip. It was a vest for her to wear with shorts and a t-shirt. It was cute, and appeared to be an average vest. But she showed me the inside and boy was I wrong!
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Greene County elections will be April 4.
Registered voters can change their addresses at the clerk's office up until and on election day located at 940 N. Boonville Ave. Questions about the ballot? Call the clerk's office at 417-868-4055.
Stricter voter ID laws passed by voters in November don't go into effect until June 1.
Here's the rundown on the April 4 election news.
- Ken McClure
- Kristi Fulnecky
McClure, 66, has worked in government for decades in both behind-the-scenes and public-facing roles. McClure spent 25 years working in Jefferson City as chief of staff and transition director for former Republican Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt and other positions. McClure graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelor's in history, then received a master of arts in history from the University of Missouri in Columbia. McClure was in the Army for eight years, mostly serving in the reserves.
Fulnecky, a 44-year-old small business owner and attorney, has sought to be a disruptive force to what she has described as the "good ol' boys" club of Springfield politics. Fulnecky received a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and spent one year at American University's law school before graduating with a law degree from Indiana University Bloomington. She owns Fulnecky Law, a law firm, and Fulnecky Enterprises, a construction management company.
Kristi Fulnecky and Ken McClure are in a contentious race for the Springfield mayor's seat. Alissa Zhu/News-Leader
Both candidates agree public safety is their No. 1 priority. McClure and Fulnecky have raised more than $130,000 each as part of their campaign efforts, the highest sum raised for a Springfield mayoral race.
As the April 4 election approaches, both candidates for mayor – Kristi Fulnecky and Ken McClure – say public safety is their No. 1 priority. Wochit
Voters will decide Tuesday whether Fulnecky or McClure will set the agenda for the city and represent Springfield.
More public safety-related coverage:
Hometown Election Series coverage:
The News-Leader hosted a series of public forums, the Hometown Election Series.
They focused on the Springfield mayoral and council races.
The News-Leader asked questions of all candidates who attended and allowed them time to answer. It was not a debate with candidates offering rebuttals of each other.
Voters who attended the forums were able to submit questions for moderators to ask.
The News-Leaders Hometown Election forum featuring candidates for mayor. News-Leader
McClure and Fulnecky went head-to-head March 23 on issues ranging from whether Springfield should have a lobbyist in Jefferson City to how City Council should have responded to an ACLU lawsuit over panhandling restrictions.
More than 170 people attended the News-Leader's candidate final forum at the Library Center to watch, listen and ask questions.
This election, essentially all candidates have focused on public safety and economic development as their top priorities. Many agree that Springfield needs more police officers on the streets and higher-paying jobs.
More election-related coverage:
General Seat A
- Incumbent Jan Fisk
- Jesse Coulter
- Allen Kemper
City Council's General Seat A is the only three-way race in the election.
Voters will be asked to choose between Jesse Coulter, a military veteran; Allen Kemper, a retiree who spends his time volunteering and preaching; and Jan Fisk, a business owner.
Coulter said he decided to run after seeing Springfield's crime rate rise in recent years.
"Those are things that make you wonder what's going on. You see different reports where Springfield's in the top 15 most dangerous cities," Coulter said.
Fisk, the incumbent, said she wants to continue to lead Springfield through a period of growth and development: "I feel like we have a good momentum. Things are happening. I feel that in the next four years we'll see a whole new dynamic in Springfield."
Kemper said his "hot button issue," as someone who has delivered sermons and played the keyboard on downtown sidewalks, is free speech.
General Seat A coverage:
A look at the race for Springfield City Council's General Seat A, a citywide position. Wochit
Four general seat candidates fielded questions from the moderators and audience members during the first half of the final Hometown Election Series forum.
Kemper, Coulter and Fisk attended, all of whom are vying for the General Seat A position. Craig Hosmer was the only General Seat B candidate in attendance of the Hometown Election Series forum.
Curtis Montgomery, a General Seat B contender, declined the News-Leader's invitation to the forum.
Hometown Election Forum featuring general city council candidates. Andrew Jansen/News-Leader
General Seat B
- Incumbent Craig Hosmer
- Curtis Montgomery
A stay-at-home dad and a termed-out state representative will be competing for City Council's General B seat during the upcoming municipal election.
Montgomery, 33, recently graduated from Evangel University and is a stay-at-home dad for his three daughters.
Hosmer, 57, is a private attorney and former Democratic state representative of the 138th District who has served on City Council since 2013.
Montgomery identifies as a "conservative libertarian" and said he's running to help "oust the liberals" from City Council and cut back on what he sees as wasteful spending.
Curtis Montgomery is challenging incumbent Craig Hosmer for City Council's General Seat B. Wochit
General Seat B coverage:
Zone 1
- Incumbent Phyllis Ferguson
- Thomas Quinn
Quinn, who recently ran an unsuccessful campaign to be a Republican state representative, is competing against incumbent Ferguson, who popularized the rallying cry "Northside Pride."
Zone 1, with 22,368 registered voters, has historically low voter turnout. For the upcoming election, Zone 1 has been one of the most heated zone races.
Candidates for City Council's Zone 1 seat disagreed at a Hometown Election Series forum over whether the city should save the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge.
Thomas Quinn, who recently ran an unsuccessful campaign to be a Republican state representative, is competing against incumbent Phyllis Ferguson, who popularized the rallying cry "Northside Pride," to win the Zone 1 seat on City Council during the Ap Wochit
Ferguson and Quinn clashed over whether the Springfield police chief should be fired in light of a discrimination lawsuit and the legitimacy of a complaint filed by the Springfield police union, alleging some city officials misused taxpayer-funded resources.
Zone 1 coverage:
Zone 2
- Incumbent Tom Prater
- Helen Gunther
When Zone 2 voters go to the ballot box Tuesday, they will be asked to choose between Helen Gunther, who promises to bring "common sense and logic" to council, and Dr. Tom Prater, who has extensive experience in community leadership.
"They (city leaders) don't take care of city business but instead they go off into the personality things. And the way they spend our money is atrocious," Gunther told the News-Leader.
Gunther believes the current City Council has not done a good job of streamlining the budget. She said she wants to go through the city budget and "get rid of the excess" so more funding can be devoted to law enforcement.
A look at the Springfield City Council Zone 2 race. Wochit
Prater, the current Zone 2 representative, was appointed to the position in September after a council member resigned.
The 59-year-old eye surgeon has held influential roles with the Springfield school board, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Prater said he hopes to take the experience he has and help move council forward for the next two years.
Zone 2 coverage:
Zone 4
- Incumbent Craig Fishel
- Debra Brady
Brady, a real estate agent who wants to make a difference in her community, and Fishel, a business owner who has lived and worked in southeast Springfield for nearly his whole life, are running to represent Zone 4 Springfield residents.
Brady, 40, said her passion for politics and volunteer work is the driving force behind her campaign.
"These are changing times," Brady said. "You have industries that have been shipped off to other countries. You've got technology that is taking over what Americans used to do. I got involved in politics because I would like to be part of a solution for what I see happening, not just to our town but across the nation."
Debra Brady is challenging incumbent Craig Fishel in the Zone 4 Springfield City Council race. Wochit
Fishel, 67, said he's running for re-election so he can continue to help the community develop and to finish unresolved challenges, like getting the city access to a local jail.
Fishel also talked about changes, but focused on local opportunities and problems: "There are some wonderful things happening. ... We're a growing city and we're addressing the problems we have."
Zone 4 coverage:
Springfield's city council zones, members and the April 4th election explained. Guillermo Hernandez Martinez/News-Leader
SPS bond issue
The Springfield school board voted unanimously Jan. 10 to place a $189 million bond issue on the April 4 ballot.
If approved, it will be the largest in the history of the district, would increase the tax bill on a $100,000 house by an average of $46 a year and increase the district's debt-service levy by 24 cents over a two-year period.
The Springfield school district is asking voters to approve a $189 million bond issue on the April 4 ballot, the first step in implementing a facility master plan. Wochit
Vote April 4
Do you have questions about election day such as where to vote? Find your polling precinct.
Visit the Greene County Clerk's Office website for any additional information regarding election day at greenecountymo.gov/county_clerk/election/faqs.php.
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The Slizzar don't traditionally engage in warfare or combat. Instead, they convince others to do it for them. If a Slizzar is forced to fight, however, they have a strong tail capable of holding or strangling small and untoned people (if lucky), and a mean bite in their hinged jaw. Additionally, Slizzar
The Slizzar don't traditionally engage in warfare or combat. Instead, they convince others to do it for them. If a Slizzar is forced to fight, however, they have a strong tail capable of holding or strangling small and untoned people (if lucky), and a mean bite in their hinged jaw. Additionally, Slizzar excellent bowmen due to their precise and their ability to detect others within a certain radius around them. Still, Slizzar prefer to avoid combat as much as possible, as they are very aware that they are physically inferior to most .
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|Common Nicknames
|Snake People, Shapeshifters, Puppeteers
|Zasta, and whatever language they pick up in the societies they emulate
|Naming Customs
|Dependent on whatever society they are in, yet often contains many L's, S's and Z's. Many Slizzar abandon their real name and only reveal this to those they really trust.
|Racial Traits
|Highly intelligent snake-like people with limited shape-shifting abilities
|Maximum Age
|120 years
|5' - 6'
|100 - 160 lbs in their natural state
|Eye Colors
|Varying purple. Refer to the Image below.
|Hair Colors
|Varying colors
|Skin Tones
|Gray to black scales, with varying facial marks
As mysterious and secretive as old tales of lost civilizations, the Slizzar are by far the rarest race in Aloria; only a few thousand still exist in the entire world, but are peculiarly nowhere near extinction. Slizzar have, throughout history, played only a minor public role in the affairs of other races, yet often had a hand in matters behind closed doors, and in the private chambers of enamored rulers and politicians. Slizzar are universally distrusted among all races, though many continue to fall prey to the Slizzar ways of seduction. Slizzar continue to do nowadays as they have done for centuries: worm their way into the trust of individuals in power, and then silently and slowly make them susceptible to their suggestions. Slizzars are highly solitary—bettering solely themselves, and seeing all other Slizzar as competition to the idea that they should control world events behind the scenes alone. Slizzar make excellent courtesans and advisers, despite their self indulgent behavior, being both intelligent and quick witted. Few Slizzar can be found undisguised, in fact many of them choose to remain hidden in shifted form, though all Slizzar travel back to Ssasrakand once a year during the solar eclipse to have a sense of communion.
Physical Characteristics
The form of a Slizzar is something that is never truly settled; it can shift at their whim and will. Their race is the only race on Aloria that boasts total shape-shifting abilities (aside from some religious and magical means to do so), meaning they shift between two or more physical forms to suit their situation. When in their natural form, Slizzar have no legs, but instead, a snake-like tail extending from their waist upon which they support themselves. They move about with a slithering motion. In their natural form, Slizzar are physically weak, lacking much upper body musculature, but compensate for this with immense lower body-strength, which can be used to strangle smaller individuals with their tail alone. Their skin is covered in dark gray scales, with various lighter patches on their softer areas such as the navel and forearms. Curiously, Slizzar have no belly button, nor do females have mammalian breasts.
The head of a "natural form" Slizzar consists of an elongated face with exposed nostrils rather than a nose of cartilage and flesh, and a massive, hinged mouth that can open both vertically along the lips as well as horizontally along the chin. Slizzar don't need to open their mouth to be audible while speaking. In fact, while their forked tongue might habitually flick out from time to time, it's rare to see them with an open mouth. The forked tongue serves to aid their sense of smell, meaning they can pick up fine smells and scents in about a twenty feet radius around them. Slizzar can use this to determine an individual's race, gender, and whether there is exposed blood in the vicinity. Underwater, their smell and capability to speak becomes nullified, but Slizzar can stay underwater without breathing for up to sixteen hours in shallow water and two hours in deeper water. Slizzar heads have hard skull extensions stretching from their cheekbones and forehead to cover parts of their "hair". They appear like ears, though don't actually function as them since Slizzar ears are smaller orifices elsewhere. While they don't actually have hair, in its place they possess a bundle of tentacles which have limited movement capabilities. These are usually bound up, similar in appearance to dreadlocks. These tentacles are colored in gradients, though there is no strict gender enforced or otherwise color standard. Slizzar have been witnessed having colors ranging from purple and cyan, to red and yellow, to green and purple, though these colors are always consistent with the colored patches of scales that Slizzar have in their natural state. The colors are also only ever primary and secondary, meaning that having more than two colors is not possible.
Slizzar don't visibly age, neither in their natural state or any of their other Shifted Shapes. They grow from an infant to an adult, and then much like the Altalar, simply show no signs of aging even when they perish from old age, though this does not mean that Slizzar cannot look older than they actually are in shifted forms. Slizzar almost entirely lack sexual dimorphism in their natural forms, meaning that gender is indiscernible unless they shape shift. Slizzar have two shape shifted stages which are explained below. Shifting between forms takes less than three seconds, is painless, and can be done multiple times a day.
Semi-Shifted Shape
The Semi-Shifted Shape is the second shape that Slizzar can shape shift into, often also referred to as the second shape (if their natural state is the first shape). A Semi-Shifted Shape attempts to emulate humanoid features, but only creates what appears to be a hybrid between a natural Slizzar and a Humanoid person. The most striking change occurs when their tail splits into thirds, reforming into two tall, thin legs, and one thinner tail. Their newer, smaller tail is still used for balance, or as a third leg when the need arises. The skin retains the same scaled appearance, but the texture becomes much smoother and silkier to the touch. The upper bodies of females gain a large degree more elegance and in some cases even emulate the bosoms of other races. For males, their upper body becomes more masculine, yet still retains a slim shape and form. Facially, the Slizzar's hinged jaw remains, though it takes on a far more humanoid shape. A small nose is formed, and ears form by the sides. Their "hair" remains tentacles-like in structure, but behaves more like real hair, losing its limited movement capabilities and hanging more naturally. Gender in the Semi-Shifted form is not specific to a male or female Slizzar, meaning that both can attain a Semi-Shifted Shape of the opposite gender. As such, all Slizzar have two Semi-Shifted shapes, a female and a male one, which look practically identical save for the gender based differences described above.
Fully-Shifted Shape
The Fully-Shifted Shape is the last shape that Slizzar can shape shift into, often referred to as the third shape (if their natural state is the first shape). A Fully-Shifted Shape almost flawlessly emulates a Racial shape with Racial features, to a degree that distinguishing them from the real thing is hard from a distance, though some telltale signs remain. Full shifting can be done to every race, and is done through what is referred to as a "Shifting Template". Shifting Templates are very specific to individuals, and Slizzar may swap their Shifting Template whenever they want to, even as short as 10 minutes of intervals since the last change. A Shifting Template is made by mentally focussing on a specific individual physically in front of the Slizzar, this can be done through something as simple as a look in the eyes from several feet away (but should be emoted out so the receiving person can acknowledge this). A Slizzar can mentally envision a shifting template before accepting or rejecting it. They may also choose between the Male or Female Template version either if the target has the option (as someone who likes both genders) or just for the sake of gender bending expectations. Though it should be noted, being a female version of what a woman finds attractive in a man does not make them suddenly interested in the same sex. Additionally, Templates can be stored and recalled at any time, even without having to focus on the person to who the Template applies, though not having used or seen the person to who a Template belongs for more than 6 months causes the Slizzar to lose the Template from memory. Once a Shifting Template is made and accepted, the Slizzar can shift into the Fully Shifted Shape, which will take the shape of whatever the Shifting Template person finds extremely attractive and alluring. For example, if a male Varran is attracted to female ginger Ailor with tanned skin, the Slizzar Shifting Template allows them to look like a female Ailor with red hair and a tanned skin, regardless of whether the Slizzar was male or female before shifting. There are a couple of things to make note of for Full Shifting:
- Height of the Slizzar is roughly respected. A six feet tall slizzar cannot become five or seven feet tall, and at most, Slizzar will gain or lose seven inches while Shifting, regardless of Template race or gender.
- All Races can be shifted into, with the sole exception of Url. Url are not a natural state of a race, and as such cannot be imitated by the Slizzar. Furthermore, racial abilities like Orc adrenaline or organs do not translate over, so a Shifted Slizzar has no racial abilities or traits.
- Regardless of what race is chosen, the Slizzar will retain "Elven like" pointed ears. Additionally, the skin of the Slizzar will be a perfect imitation, aside from some patches of Slizzar scale-like skin, see image to the right for reference. Finally, their eyes always look the same for every race. The Fully Shifted Form also has no tail at all.
- Shifting Slizzar can attain any Body Shape they need to, in order to fit the attraction standard for the Shifting Template. This means that a skinny Slizzar can shift into a Strongman Ailor just fine, regardless of their prior Body Build, but the strength differences are purely aesthetic. Shifting will not suddenly make a Slizzar combat capable.
- Finally, Fully Shifted Slizzar are sexually reproductive with the race that is used as a Shifting Template, regardless of prior gender. That being said, if they become pregnant themselves, they lose the ability to shift away from their Fully Shifted form for the duration of the pregnancy, and the child that comes out is always a full-blooded child of whatever they used the Shifting Template on. That being said, pregnancy is not a random chance. Slizzar are able to prevent themselves from becoming pregnant if they so choose.
Mental Characteristics
Slizzar are known to be excellent advisers, tacticians, and spies. They are able to analyze a situation objectively, without emotional attachments, and calculate the best outcome. This makes them an incredible calculative race, prone to extreme selfishness and competitiveness. Slizzar will often compete with one another for the position of Shadow Ruler when they are trying to infiltrate a position of power, their greed and ego not allowing them to accept being lesser than another Slizzar. Slizzar are inherently solitary, avoiding contact with other Slizzar until the Solar Eclipse day, which is the 5th of January, when they reproduce and meet for religious festivals. Some cases of Slizzar co-operation in duo's do exist however, especially when it is mutually beneficial for them to do so in order to attain a position of power. This mental psyche is mostly bred by their religion, which advocates self-betterment at the expense of others. An unfortunate side of this is that a majority of Slizzar children are abandoned immediately after or within a few years of them hatching, forcing them to adapt to the world around them. The practice was not as active during the time of the Essa Empire but following the Chrysant War, a large number of newly born Slizzar children were left to fend for themselves across the world because of this practice or because their parents had died. Slizzar are, without exception, highly intelligent, and able to predict or otherwise influence the actions of other races with great accuracy, due to their natural ability to seduce and convince others. Slizzar have a natural ability called Sensation Surge which they use to influence the emotions and feelings of others around them, as well as the Shimmering Scales and Eyes ability. Before considering their abilities however, Slizzar also have a passive control detection mechanic. They can smell the mind control or mind influence of other individuals on a person affected by any kind of mind control, enslavement, bonding or single order control. They will not know from who, or what kind of control, all they can tell is that a person smells unnaturally controlled. It is also important to note that Slizzar are naturally resistant to any form of mind domination, control or enslavement. They cannot be affected by the Sensation Surge of other Slizzar, cannot be bonded with, and no amount of mind control from Vampires or Silven can affect them (though they can be affected by inclination abilities, like wanting to be fed on by a Vampire if a Mutation applies).
Sensation Surge
A natural mental ability which Slizzar possess is Sensation Surge, the ability to transmit an emotion or feeling to another person by means of skin-to-skin touch and eye contact. The exact nature of the ability is not understood, but some suspect it to be magical in nature. A Slizzar can convey feelings and emotions by first locking eyes, and then conjuring up a feeling in their mind before touching a person to transmit it. This touch usually occurs on the arms, and must be done with bare skin on skin. A person wearing something with sleeves, or the Slizzar having gloves will disable the effect. Emotions and sensations often transmitted this way are seductive in nature, with the most popular use being to enthrall others into becoming enamored, or even in love with them, if they can frequently repeat the action. A Sensation Surged emotion or feeling can last a few days at most if it is an emotion, meaning seduction requires constant upkeep. Transmitting simple feelings to guide behavior however, such as anger or happiness, often last for half an hour and are used in particular situations to gently steer the actions of the individual to the Slizzar's liking. Such transmission can be directed at certain people in the victim's life should the Slizzar desire it. Sensation Surge works on all races, even the normally resistant Drowdar. If one Slizzar uses Sensation Surge while another is still active, it will always override. This includes Sensation Surges by two different Slizzar; a Sensation Surge transmitted in the morning by one Slizzar will always be overwritten by a Sensation Surge transmitted that evening by another Slizzar. There is no outward way to cancel the effects of a Sensation Surge beyond simply waiting it out. Is a person has been Slizzar Bonded, Sensation Surge becomes permanent and almost enslaving. It is not as strict and forceful as mind control, but a sensation surge transferred to A Slizzar's bonded target is extremely powerful and nearly perfect. Additionally, if a person is Slizzar Bonded to another Slizzar, other Slizzars can no longer Sensation Surge them.
Shimmering Scales and Eyes
Shimmering Scales and Eyes is a seemingly passive effect transmitted by Slizzar around them to anyone looking on their scales and eyes, though only active when they are in their Fully Shifted Form. While normally other races might find scales on skin repulsive, anyone looking at the Scales or their strange eyes will become enamored by the beauty of them, either by the intricate pattern reflections and seeming shimmer of the scales in dramatic lighting, or the piercing intensity and warmness of their eyes. This ability, being passive, is largely used by them to blend in wherever they go. While them being Slizzar is still extremely obvious by the scales on their forehead, cheeks, shoulders and along the spine, seeing these scales does not actually bother anyone unless they are specifically looking for a Slizzar who is in trouble, otherwise distracted by the passive beauty of these physical features. It is as such, god-rp to think of a Slizzar who is in their Fully Shifted Form as ugly, or to accost them for being Slizzar. the beauty given by Shimmering Scales soothes even the anger and disdain from the most anti-Slizzar of Ailors who feel their anger ebb away when they look on the face of a Slizzar (though only while they remain in the same room).
Slizzar Bonding
Slizzar Bonding is a state in which a Slizzar and their target (or victim, to put it another way) become emotionally linked. Slizzar Bonding is essentially the final stage of Slizzar seduction that begins at the Template, follows with Sensation Surge and ends with entrapment in the Slizzar Bonding. In other words, Slizzar Bonding means the target has fully fallen in love with the Slizzar, and occurs only after they have shared a passionate night with the Slizzar in question. Slizzar Bonding can only happen between a person and a Slizzar who has their Template, and a Slizzar Bonding cannot be overwritten by another. Slizzar Bonding can only be broken by the will of the Slizzar, though even if the Bond is broken, the person will still be attracted to the Slizzar until they change their Template. Slizzar Bonding has a number of benefits for both the Bondee and the Slizzar. The Slizzar in question can use more powerful Sensation Surges on their Bondee which increase their control over their puppet. Additionally, other Slizzar can no longer Template onto this person, or use Sensation Surge on them. Furthermore, both the Bondee and the Slizzar experience a a Proficiency Bonding Boost. The Bonding Boost is dictated by the highest numerical Proficiency which the Bondee has. For example, if a Bondee's Proficiencies are +30 Axe Combat and +10 Visual Arts, then Axe Combat becomes affected by the Bonding Boost. For the Bondee, the Proficiency is increased by +10 for as long as they are bonded to the Slizzar. This can break the Proficiency Cap, as well as the exceeded Race Boosted Proficiency Cap. The Slizzar then gains half the Proficiency Points this person has in this Proficiency (before adding the Bonded Boost), for as long as the Bond remains. It is important to note however that the Bonded Boost is only active while the Slizzar and the Bondee are within 50 feet of each other.
Slizzar have always been a race attached to others throughout history. The first mention of Slizzar in modern documentation was during the middle of the Elven Empire, when the Elves began expanding their elegant cities in search of greater power. The Elves stumbled upon the Slizzar living in tribal conditions in the north of Hadar, and, intrigued by the race's Shape Shifting skills, decided to bring the dwindling civilization into their Empire. Shape Shifting had always been an ambition of the Elves; to transform their bodies into something better had become a dream of even the strongest mages at the height of Elven arrogance and decadence. They hoped to unlock the secret of the Slizzar by inviting them into society and providing them positions of modest power. Unfortunately, the Slizzar developed faster than the Elves had anticipated. Various Slizzar snuck their way into high political positions within the ranks of the Elven governors, and began turning them on each other, using them as pawns in some sort of bizarre game.
In fact, the Elves had become the first puppets for the Slizzar to start competing with one another, as their religion had dictated. Thousands of Elves died on the battlefield in civil skirmishes between governors until the Elven Empire pulled out its resources to focus on the Humans, who around 300 BC, were becoming more aggressive and militarily armed. After their dismissal from the political positions of the Elven Empire, the Slizzar enjoyed 200 years of practical isolation from any other race, until the Ailor made first contact around 100 BC. Slizzar initially had amiable relations with the Humans, though not for the Human race's betterment. They saw the Ailor as yet another puppet to use in an attempt to overthrow the Elves. It could be said that the Regalian Empire has had visions of grandeur, and that the Elven Empire had its glory days, but the Slizzar are the only race who perpetually and permanently dream of global domination.
When the Cataclysm occurred, the Slizzar lost a large portion of their numbers to the violent volcanic eruptions in Hadar. Their population continued to diminish until the massive influx of Allar took place around 100 AC after the Sendrassian Civil War. The Allar were welcomed, less as friends but more so as tools for the Slizzar to use for their own good. The Allar and Slizzar seamlessly integrated with each other—the Slizzar often setting up puppet rulers among the Allar who were under their control. The reason why the Essa Empire was always such a fractured political entity was because the Slizzar would constantly pit their puppets against each other in a bid for total control over Essa. Empress Miko Missa was the first, last, and only Slizzar Empress that managed to control the entire Empire and halt the infighting due to her religious and magical powers. The Slizzar civilization finally came crashing down when the Regalians invaded Hadar with their superior military equipment in the Chrysant War. The Slizzar were first weakened by the Humans, and then suffered full racial genocide at the hands of the betrayed Allar, who had since learned of the serpent's puppeting ways. Presently, only few thousand Slizzar remain scattered all over the world, attempting to grasp power wherever they can—though, in no way could it be said that their people are dying. In fact, the Slizzar enjoy this situation far more, as it means there are fewer of their own kind to compete over power with. The Slizzar manage to keep their populations stable through their seamless integration into foreign society, coming together just once a year to procreate en mass.
Slizzar society is near completely nonexistent. Slizzar have, since the Chrysant War, existed by integrating into other societies and becoming part of their political machine without them even knowing. It is rare to see two Slizzar in the same place together, and even if they were to be, they would be constantly competing with one another to the point where they would not socialize or spend time together unless they absolutely had to. If two Slizzar were forced together, it would be a constant war of passive aggression and attempting to outwit one another.
Slizzar culture is dominated by their religion and their constant drive for world domination through intrigue and subterfuge. Most other races are aware of this, but the Slizzar skillfully use their Shifted Shape and natural allure to seduce and bargain their way into positions of trust, after which they use that position to better themselves. Culturally, Slizzar have a heightened affinity for dancing, and often wear long, silky, and loose robes to accentuate their elegant bodies and movement. To Slizzar, everything they do is part of an elaborate dance or performance to woo their potential puppet into letting them into their trusted circle. Other than that, Slizzar mostly adapt to whatever culture they find themselves in: eating the same food, speaking the same language, and adopting cultural traditions to look like one of the others. The only time when Slizzar intentionally come together is during the Solar Eclipse day, when all Slizzar travel to Ssassrakand to participate in the religious festival and procreate.
The Slizzar follow the Nessrassian Faith: the faith of the giant Deep Sea Serpents. This faith has several gods embodied as various snakes which represent various aspects of a Slizzar's personality. This religion is central in their life, for it guides their actions, and in hopes of becoming successful, they worship and offer tribute to their gods who they constantly aspire to become. It can be said as such that the Nessrassian Faith is less a religion, and more a life view or life philosophy. Still, the Slizzar worship the snakes as divine beings—and would even bow to the living ones if, or when, they surface.
Economy and Technology
Slizzar don't formally have an economy or technology. They simply take whatever is available, meaning Slizzar tend to be wealthy from stealing or bartering with other races, though they don't actually engage in any economic activity or technological advance. Slizzar inherently believe that their strength must come from their mind and conviction, as opposed to the tools they use. This is one of the reasons why the Essa Empire was so hopelessly outmatched by Regalia during the Chrysant War.
Combat and Warfare
The Slizzar don't traditionally engage in warfare or combat. Instead, they convince others to do it for them. If a Slizzar is forced to fight, however, they have a strong tail capable of holding or strangling small and untoned people (if lucky), and a mean bite in their hinged jaw. Additionally, Slizzar can make excellent bowmen when trained for such due to their precise eyesight and their ability to detect others within a certain radius around them. Still, Slizzar prefer to avoid combat as much as possible, as they are very aware that they are physically inferior to most Races.
- It is rumored that one Slizzar once managed to worm their way to the chambers of Emperor Justinian I of Regalia and the Chancellor Morgann Kade. There is no physical evidence of this ever having occurred, but it would explain their erratic behavior.
- Slizzar tails that have been cut off slowly grow back over the course of two years, so long as the cut occurred below knee level.
- Slizzar are not snakes.


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Prawn & crab cocktail lettuce cups
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal162
- fat10g
- saturates2g
- carbs5g
- sugars5g
- fibre2g
- protein12g
- salt1.3g
For the marie rose sauce
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- juice and zest 1 lemon
Oval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits…
- pinch of cayenne
For the tomato salsa
- 4 tomatoes, deseeded and finely diced
A member of the nightshade family (along with aubergines, peppers and chillies), tomatoes are in…
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1½ tbsp Tabasco
To serve
- 3 Little Gem lettuces, leaves separated
- 300g cooked and peeled prawns (we used a mixture of king prawns and small North Atlantic prawns)
There are thousands of different species of prawn, but tiger, king and North Atlantic are the…
- 200g white crabmeat
- ½ bunch chives, snipped
- lemon wedges, to serve (optional)
Oval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits…
Mix together all the ingredients for the Marie Rose sauce and set aside in the fridge. Do the same with the tomato salsa ingredients. These can be chilled for up to 24 hrs.
Arrange the lettuce leaves, prawns, crab and chives in separate bowls. Put everything on the table with a pile of lemon wedges.
At the table, add some prawns and crab to the lettuce leaves, spoon over some tomato salsa and Marie Rose sauce, and scatter over a few chives. Squeeze over a little lemon juice, if you like.
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THEY care more about their next Facebook status than retirement but young people's indifference could cost them in the long run, experts warn as they call for better financial education for school students.
While superannuation is one of the most important financial accounts, research shows 67 per cent of people younger than 25 do not think about it because retirement is so far away, according to a report in the Daily telegraph.
Financial Literacy Foundation Advisory Board's 2007 study of people's attitudes to money also found only 50 per cent of youth save regularly, even though 72 per cent think it's a good idea.
But it's not just the younger generation that don't fully understand super and the benefits it can provide.
Superannuation has the potential to be an extremely tax effective savings vehicle. Of more recent times Self Managed Super funds have become extremely popular
Self Managed superannuation is a vehicle that gives you freedom of investment choice allowing you to take greater control of your retirement.
Over the last decade, the growth in SMSFs has been phenomenal and is one of the fastest growing segments of the superannuation industry. The impetus for this growth is threefold: the desire for more control by fund members, the advent of Super Choice and the increased focus on retirement planning. There are now over 400,000 self managed super funds registered with the ATO which hold in excess of $326 billion in assets. Over 1,500 new funds are being established each month.
Whether an SMSF is suitable will depend on your circumstances but is proving to be the vehicle of choice for Australians in ever increasing numbers.
Whilst this may not be something that is right for everyone, one thing is for certain – we should all be thinking of our retirement. I think it time to book an appointment with my financial planner…


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Tuesday, June 3: Summer Camp at School Day -- Students will rotate through all the second grade classes and do day camp activities including camp songs, camp skits, crafts, and snack.
Wednesday: Movie Day – Get your ticket and visit the concession stand. Students will use their math skills to purchase movie tickets and snacks using classroom money. Students may bring
G-rated movies for the class to consider watching. The movie that sells the most tickets gets watched! Donations of water bottles, red vines, and already popped popcorn are appreciated.
Thursday: Field Day and End of the Year Celebration -- We will be rotating through a number of games and activities. Students should wear sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and sneakers. After lunch we will have our end of the year party. Donations of snacks for the party are appreciated.
Friday: Last Day of School – 12:50 Dismissal
This is a day of reflection for students and teacher. We like to spend this day together as a class. Report cards go home today.
This week we learned about division. We learned that when we divide we are splitting things into equal groups. Division can be shown as repeated subtraction. We learned about summer safety as well. Our classmates taught us many new things about sports, art, and science. You can read about the different teacher project lessons on the blog tab.
Last week we began exploring multiplication. We learned that multiplication is a short way of showing repeated addition. We modeled multiplication problems using arrays, and learned that we can multiply in any order. We also practiced skip counting which is another way to multiply.
Ask you child what is the product of 5 x 5 ? Make sure your child understands the reason 25 is the product of this multiplication problem. They should be able to explain that 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 is the same as 5 x 5. Or, if you skip count by fives the fifth number is 25.
We also read a story called The School Mural. It is about a group of children who paint a mural to celebrate their school's fiftieth anniversary. In the story the teacher explains that some of the first paintings on walls were cave paintings. Click the link below to learn more about cave paintings.


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Google Docs Gets Collaborative Drawing Feature
In an effort to emphasize the advantages of cloud computing, Google has recently added a basic drawing functionality to Google Docs which allows users to add charts and diagrams to their online word processing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Meanwhile, security experts say they have found yet another vulnerability in Google's platform. (9 hours ago)
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This is it! You've made it to the Championship Round in your Fantasy Basketball League. We focus on nice players to help out, but with a focus on volume. Here we include waiver suggestions from players that could suit up 4 times this week.
Tag: Troy Brown
Waiver Wire Wisdom: Week 18
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Do you know what is indisputably awesome, even for those language-sticklers who claim you can only use awesome "in its original sense"? Great white sharks jumping out of the water to eat seals.
image credit: Discovery UK
An 11.5-foot shark jumped 8 feet out of the water and caught air for more than a second. Doing the math, they estimate that the sharks get up to speeds of almost 10 meters a second.
Using the data of how high the sharks jumped, they were able to calculate how fast they were moving.Most shark attacks on the seals occurred where the bottom depth of the water was 26-30 meters.
It is difficult to get a feel for the actual size by just watching them on a screen so seeing them in real like would really put things in perspective.


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The state has revealed evidence gathered against the Thulsie brothers, to prove that their arrest was not unlawful.
Xolani Gwala talked to EWN reporter, Barry Bateman, who was in court during the proceedings, about the evidence revealed by the state.
He also talks about the engagement with foreign law enforcement agencies, who have come across correspondence between a South African who goes by the name of Simba, and somebody outside the country who has close links to the Islamic state.— Barry Bateman, EWN reporter
In this correspondent the Simba person makes it clear that he intends on carrying a terrorist attack, that he attempts to obtain instructions on how to build a bomb, and various instructions and assistance on how to carry out such an attack.— Barry Bateman, EWN reporter
The investigator says they have managed to now positively link one of the Thulsie brothers to this Simba person.— Barry Bateman, EWN reporter
They have recovered instructions on how to construct a bomb, and how to properly plant it for effect.— Barry Bateman, EWN reporter
Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie were arrested two weeks ago for allegedly planning to bomb a US mission and Jewish cultural sites.
The twins are challenging lawlfullness of the their arrest.
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On this mission, the impact of a well being selling intervention for users with long-term ache will probably be evaluated, in addition to implementation and influence of consumer participation in Healthy Life Centers in Norway. In an article for The Conversation , professor Jeyaraj Vadiveloo says that in line with the research workforce's estimate, a 60-yr-old man who eats right, sleeps well, and stays inside a healthy weight vary may have thirteen more years of healthy residing than a 60-year-old man with much less-wholesome habits.
I hope you had an awesome holiday, and that your meals was just as impressive because the fireworks show, or visa versa. We will take a number of days off, so there won't be any new videos this week, but that'll give you time to make amends for those you've missed, as well as continue to construct suspense for the upcoming Lebanese Mountain Bread video.
For example, the concept of wholesome life expectancy will help with retirement financial planning. Annual retirement spending shouldn't be degree across your life expectancy. More discretionary retirement spending ought to happen throughout healthy years and fewer during unhealthy years, whereas spending on primary bills will increase throughout unhealthy years.
Naturally fermented meals loaded with friendly bacteria have been around because the beginning of humankind. We embrace little to no fermented meals in our diets and are paying the price with poor digestive well being. Yogurt has been round centuries to treatment bowel troubles and diarrhea. Fermentation is a metabolic course of by which microorganisms similar to micro organism, yeast or fungi convert carbohydrates into alcohol or acids.
It isn't a easy factor to maintain your self from the unhealthy meals or unhealthy exercise. The lifestyle adjustments every so often. The changing life-style impacts all parts of the body. Stroke not comes as a result of no reason, it comes with the signs to alert individuals to do preventive actions. Have you ever ever heard tips about taking the care the physique from stroke? It is the time to get to know extra in regards to the suggestions and steps on learn how to stop stroke.
Never thoughts what your grade college lecturers mentioned; fidgeting is sweet. A 2016 British research finds that sitting for seven or extra hours a day increases your risk of dying by 30 p.c — except amongst active fidgeters, who see no elevated danger.


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Hazratullah Zazai was too hot handle as Afghanistan won the opening match of the Gulbahar Construction T20I series by 16 runs at Bready.
Zazai hit a quickfire 74 off 33 balls – including eight fours and six sixes – as he helped Afghanistan lay a solid foundation.
He dominated the early overs with some huge hitting, scoring 74 of Afghanistan's first 87 runs in the innings.
Ireland were delighted to get his wicket as spinner Simi Singh had him caught behind thanks to a sharp Gary Wilson catch.
The wicket of Zazai didn't seem to hinder the tourists as they kept their foot on the gas. Mohammad Shahzad and Azghar Afghan put on 32 runs together before the former was run out by a direct hit from Singh.
Afghan continued to score and was supported by Najibullah Zadran as the pair added a further 32 for the third wicket.
Towards the death, Ireland bowled tidily, putting a squeeze on the Afghanistan run rate.
Josh Little picked up the wickets of both Afghan and Zadran as they lost three for two runs, before losing their sixth and seventh wicket on 159.
Afghanistan closed their innings on 160 for seven with Usman Ghani (1) and Aftab Alam (1) the not out batsmen.
The visitors scored 116 runs in their opening 10 overs and lost six wickets for 50 runs in the remaining eight overs.
The pick of the Irish bowlers was Little who claimed four for 20 during his four over spell.
Ireland never got going with the bat as they lost wickets at regular intervals.
They first lost Stuart Thompson for five as Mujeeb Ur Rahman cleaned him up to leave them 12 for one.
William Porterfield joined Paul Stirling and hit eight runs on his way to becoming the first Irishman to score 2000 T20 runs. He was then caught by Alam off the bowling of Ur Rahman.
At 31 for two, Kevin O'Brien joined Stirling and a partnership was required. A partnership wasn't to be as Stirling was caught at deep square-leg by Alam - following a sublime one-handed catch off the bowling of Fareeb Ahmad.
O'Brien was the next man to fall as he gave Mohammad Nabi his first wicket – Zazai this time with the catch.
The number one T20 bowler in the world, Rashid Khan, then got his first wicket as he had Andrew Balbirnie trapped in front for eight as the Leinster man attempted a sweep.
At 88 for five, Ireland Captain, Wilson was holding the innings together before Ghani caught the Holywood man off the bowling of Alam.
Ireland then lost their last three wickets for eight runs as Khan picked up the wickets of Kane and Little and finished with figures of three for 35.
Ireland only managed 144 for nine, falling 16 runs short.
Captain Gary Wilson remained positive despite the defeat and was pleased with the way his side played.
The 32-year-old paid compliment to his bowlers. Wilson said: "I thought the boys [bowlers] showed great character after the start had.
"The good thing is that we should be sitting in that changing room thinking we can win the series 2-1 and that's not always the case.
"We should be sitting in there looking at this game and saying that we were a little off today and we can come back and be better on Wednesday."


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A major exhibition of contemporary paintings, selected through open competition and one of the most illustrious events in the British art world.
The John Moores Painting Prize, launched in 1957, is the UK's most prestigious painting prize. The £25,000 first prize and four other awards of £2,500 are certainly helpful to any artist, but more important still is the boost to reputation that winning the John Moores brings. The competition continues to be recognised amongst painters as the one to watch.


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Steve and fellow Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Board member Donald Driver
Honored to be included with this list of impressive individuals.
I will try to use my powers for good.
As a Board Member I'm happy to officially welcome 3 new members of the 69th Anniversary Class...Herbert Kohler, Jr., Marques Johnson and Ron Wolf.
Also an exciting partnership with Discovery World.
Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee's Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin's leading anti-hunger organization. Proud to be on the Board of Directors.


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Yield Rates and Admission Rates at America's Top 25 National Universities / Colleges (all values are percents):1) Princeton: 69/62) Harvard: 82/53) Columbia: 62/53) MIT: 76/7 3) UChicago: 72/93) Yale: 72/67) Stanford: 82/58) Duke: 53/69) UPenn: 65/910) Johns Hopkins: 40/1210) Northwestern: 55/912) CalTech: 41/812) Dartmouth: 61/914) Brown: 59/815) Vanderbilt: 47/1116) Cornell: 63/1016) Rice: 42/1118) Notre Dame: 55/1919) UCLA: 37/1620) Washington University: 37/1621) Emory: 29/1922) Georgetown: 47/1622) UC Berkeley: 44/1724) USC: 37/1625) Carnegie Mellon: 37/2225) University of Virginia: 38/27-----------
What is yield rate? It's the percent of admitted students who decide to enroll. In my opinion, it's the true measure of a college's greatness…even more telling than the admissions rate, which is the 2nd-best metric.
Keep in mind that some of these schools, such as UChicago, have binding Early Decision (if you are admitted early, then you must agree to enroll), which serves to artificially inflate yield percentages. What about Top 25 rankings from US News and World Report," you ask? Well, those tend to move around significantly from year to year, so I would take those with a grain of salt--you will notice that when we look at yield rate and admissions rate, the truth becomes clearer. ------------ Here's what the top 10 would look like if we re-ordered it by Yield Rate: Harvard/Stanford (tie), MIT, UChicago/Yale (tie), Columbia, UPenn, Cornell, Dartmouth, Brown.Here's what the top 11 would look like if we re-ordered it by Admission Rate: Columbia/Harvard/Stanford (tie), Duke/Princeton/Yale(tie), MIT, Brown, Dartmouth/Northwestern/UChicago (tie).Telling, right?-BrianSource 1: US News and World Report National University Rankings 2019Source 2: The Best 384 Colleges, 2019 EditionSource 3: Individual College Websites
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text: We are delighted to be working with Four Seasons, developing the design for two speciality restaurants for the hotel to open in Kuwait in 2016 –The first Four Seasons in Kuwait will be the 263-room Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya in the central business district. An Italian dining concept created around three wood-burning ovens as well as a pan-Asian restaurant – both with outdoor terraces on the penthouse level - will be among five food and beverage options. Interiors by Yabu Pushelberg will include a spectacular indoor pool in the beautifully designed spa and fitness complex.


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Punctuate your special day with distinctive dots in this black-and-white design! Crafted with the option for personalization, these Mr. & Mrs. decor items feature a polka-dotted pattern and cursive lettering for a fun and classic mix. Wrap them around water bottles and more for instant accents!
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Surrounded by the glorious Kent countryside, this classic country house offers complete luxury, and the spacious elegant rooms, and stunning Victorian façade of Hempstead House Hotel will be a haven of relaxation for you and your guest. A full English breakfast will kick off the morning before you make your way to the AquaManda spa, a fantastic leisure centre featuring a sauna, steam room, swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool and state of the art gym. After your spa indulgence tuck into a mouth-watering cream tea featuring homemade fruit scones served with clotted cream and your choice of preserves.
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Tibetan monk serving life imprisonment in China, dies in prison
Beijing, July 14: A Tibetan monk serving life imprisonment in a prison in China has died, media reported.
65-year-old Tenzin Delek Rinpoche was serving a life sentence in Sichuan province, CNN reported citing Central Tibetan.
Administration, which operates out of the Indian city of Dharamsala.
Tenzin Delek was found guilty of setting off explosions and inciting separation of the state in 2002, died on Sunday.
He was initially sentenced to death but was commuted to life imprisonment on 26 January 2005.
Read More: Tibetan monk sets himself ablaze in China: Reports
"We are very sad; it's shocking news for us. He has been a very prominent religious teacher. His case has been brought up internationally for years," Tashi Phuntsok, spokesperson for the Central Tibetan Administration, said.
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One of the clear benefits of replacement windows is their aptitude to help adjust the temperature inside your home. Skillfully installed replacement windows from Pella Windows and Doors are well-insulated and help lessen air leaking through the product and installation. Plus, newer windows have more efficient glass options. Let's peak at some of the choices you have when pondering replacement windows for your West Springfield home.
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I am looking for an assembly/hex program that will allow me to set the calculator to always give a wrong answer. I want the answers to be close, but not the same. I would like to be able to toggle this, but it is not necessary. With my Extremely limited knowledge of hex or asm, i am unable to write one so i am looking here for help. Thanks!
You can do this with BASIC:
Repeat 0
Input "",Str1
Disp rand+expr(Str1
Yes, you can do this in BASIC, but if the user presses the ON key then the program will stop.
Also, toggling would be easy to add to that code, so you would do something like this:
DelVar AClrHome
Repeat 0
Input "",Str1
If Str1="TGL
If Str1≠"TGL
If A
Disp rand+expr(Str1
If not(A
Disp expr(Str1
Also, if you want, you could strip the string of all space characters(just in case the user entered any), that way it's less likely to crash.
I know it can be done in basic. I have onblock and a mode blocking program to keep it from exiting without the proper code. However, I want it in Asm so it can be more "undetectable"
Yes, I know, I was kind of just replying to jon.
I have searched google and ticalc, but I have not found anything that can do this in an assembly/hex program. If no one else is able to help you here with this, you can always ask on the Cemetech forums :)
DelVar AClrHome
Repeat 0
Input "",Str1
If not(Ans
Disp randA+expr(Str1 //Disp doesn't change Ans
A xor Ans→A
Or to make Ans behave correctly:
DelVar AClrHome
Repeat 0
Input "",Str1
If Str1="TGL
Disp Ans
Here's mine:
While 1
Input "",θ
If θ=Int(θ
Disp θ+RandInt(-θ,θ
Disp θ+Rand(-θ,θ
I made it detect if the number is an integer, so if they enter 64+70, for example, they wont get 20.2735. that way, they're less likely to notice.
While 1
Input "",θ
If not(fPart(θ
Disp Ans
There's no such thing as Rand(A,B), by the way.
You guys do know that he originally wanted one in assembly or something, that way it's more "undetectable"? Everyone is posting BASIC code (and there's nothing wrong with that, i'm glad you're sharing) but he actually wanted ASM. Like I've said, "I have searched google and ticalc, but I have not found anything that can do this in an assembly/hex program.". If someone else can find one that would be great.
Sorry— I couldn't resist using the xor toggle trick. I don't have the assembly knowledge either, nor could I find one, but it shouldn't be too hard for a good assembly programmer. Perhaps using a "parser hook"? Is that what it's called?
Hey, i have lots of assembly knowlodge. I am currently making the fake homescreen program and I will post it on TICALC.org when I am done. It will use direct input. I am trying to make it better right now.