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We started at the 23 Spot, Haj told dock reporter Bill Roecker, and we got all the yellowtail we needed. There were yellowfin all over The Ridge, and we had near-limits on those, too. We went out to The Rocks and got some bigger wahoo and tuna there. Most of the wahoo came on the anchor, like the big tuna. They bit best on bait. Then we went up to Cedros but it was windy there, so we came the rest of the way up on the inside, and the weather was OK.
Skipper Justin Fleck added, We had an excellent trip for fall fishing variety. It was limit-style fishing.
Dave Robinson of Chino Hills got half of first place for a 74.8-pound tuna. He said he bagged it with a sardine on a 3/0 ringed Owner super Mutu hook on 50-pound Izorline XXX mono tied to 80-pound Power Pro Spectra on a Talica 12 reel and a Talus six and a half-foot rod.
Splitting first place with Robinson was Dick Madama, retired LAPD. Dick got the other 74.8-pounder with a sardine on a 4/0 Mustad hook on 40-pound Izorline and 60-pound Spectra on a TLD 30 reel and a Seeker Black Steel 6470, a rod hed got from Bill Roecker.
Zack Caveler of Upland won third place for a 63.8-pound Alijos Rocks yellowfin tuna. Scott Reeves of Riverside stood in with the jackpot winners holding his trip-best 66-pound wahoo. The big skinny bit on an orange and black Halloween Marauder.
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We had ten glorious days, said Independence skipper Jeff DeBuys, with 22 eager anglers. We visited The Ridge, The Rocks and Cowtown, where we spent two days. There was some sign of bigger fish down there, and we lost one of about 275 pounds at color. We got one on the boat that looked about 160.
Yellowtail fishing was very good on The Ridge, continued skipper Jeff, and we found good yellowfin and big wahoo at The Rocks.
Ken Aiso of Long Beach got the big tuna, a 156.7-pounder on the Pt. Loma Sportfishing scales. He had a little story about the big fish.
He went out and then he went down, said Aiso. He fought me for an hour. He took me all the way around the boat at least twice, and when he came up, it was on the starboard bow.
Ken said he hooked his winner on a sardine and a 5/0 ringed Eagle Claw hook. He used 60-pound Blackwater fluorocarbon and Daiwa Samauri Braid 80-pound on a Talica 16 reel and a Calstar 765 L rod.
George Brereton of Woodland, WA won second place for a 92.6-pounder, and Norm Chibana of Gardena won third place for a 70- pound yellowfin tuna. Dennis Steinmeter of Corpus Christi, TX had the big wahoo, a 60.6-pounder, on a Yo-Zuri Marauder in Tony the Tiger color scheme. He stood in with the winners.
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The Three Ps
Undesirable elements is what we had to wake up to today; lots of wind and tough conditions made it very hard to get a bait away from the boat. We hung tough and by mid morning the current started to run and here came the bites and much like yesterday, bites were hard to come by. Making the three p's still played a major role: persistence, patience, and positivity. Having an ending total and almost identical day to yesterday. Our Alijos Rocks mission was complete.
Fred McNulty shows off his skills and lands this beautiful 103-pounder even though the elements were against him and Bob Clark whips up this premium Alijos rocks yellowtail. Time to move up and change the pace.
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- Baldwin High School senior ready for the big city
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- As a freshman in high school, Sammie Weiss wrote a novel about a young woman leaving home to attend college in New York City. By Elvyn Jones
- Alpaca stars of Baldwin City's Ad Astra farm
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- As visitors approach the city limits of Baldwin City, they may expect to see the brick roads and university campus, but one thing that may take them by surprise is a herd of alpacas peering over the fence, welcoming them to town. By Jenna Stanbrough
- Douglas County Clerk's Office releases precinct totals
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- Food: Bison, the other red meat, gains popularity
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In their bid to host the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament, officials in the Muslim state of Qatar have said they'd welcome Israel's national team in the competition even though, like other countries on the Arabian peninsula, Qatar does not currently recognize the Jewish state. It's a positive step for Israel-Arab relations in the region and stands in contrast to a move earlier this year by Dubai, one of the United Arab Emirates, which refused to issue an entry visa to Israeli tennis player Shahar Pe'er—a decision that caused an international outcry. For its part, Qatar is known as one of the more liberal Muslim states; though restricted, alcohol consumption is not entirely banned and would be sold at the tournament as well, officials told Reuters. Of course, this could also all just be some easy good-faith gestures on Qatar's part that won't require any actual action: the last time Israel did well enough in World Cup qualify rounds to earn an appearance at the elite soccer competition was in Mexico in 1970.
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Bonneville Online School K-8 program is a mastery-based program. That means the curriculum is used to work for the student, not the student for the curriculum.
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Back to School night was a huge success. BBQ at the Iona park, and PTO committee was picked
School begins at Bonneville Online Elementary in the newly remodeled Telford Historic Building
Students were bussed to Bear World for a field trip
PTO sponsored Halloween party, where Students and Staff members dressed up for the occasion
Veterans came and spoke about the American Flag and performed a short flag raising ceremony
Students attended The Nutcracker Ballet
PTO held a Thanksgiving Party for the students and their families at Cambell Gym
Students participated in Christmas caroling at a couple local retirement homes
Christmas at the Movies
Students participated in swimming safety with BHS
Zoo mobile came to BOES
Valentines party consisted of students showing their support by making Valentine's for Veterans
MAC trailer (moving agriculture to the classroom) experience at Campbell Gym. Students learned to milk a cow, make cream for pancakes, and grind their own wheat
A Talent show was held at RMMS. Students danced, played the piano, sung, lego constructing, quilts, and baking were also on display
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What a wonderful and productive year we completed! To say that the BOES Staff has been grateful for our new building is an understatement. From the feedback I've heard, many of you are just as grateful! To have our own space for activities, tutoring, and testing has given our BOES staff the gift of focus: eliminating the time and energy of setting up and tearing down in our previous locations. Our incredible BOES Staff has spent precious time and energy serving our students and families, as well as fine-tuning the best parts of our school.
Our focus on Online Lion PRIDE helped us grow our character as we strengthened our minds. I was so pleased to watch our students learn, practice, and DO hard things throughout the year. Braving a first-time bus ride, first-time trampoline park, performance at the talent show, or participating in standardized testing. Also celebrating friendships made, emotions challenged, while learning to share, take turns, and be a little vulnerable in front of others.
We saw that positive relationships between our students and teachers showed strong gains for our students, especially those students who needed to do a little catch-up this year. Mrs. Watson worked with many students online through Google Hangouts, students who weren't afraid to ask questions or receive help. Students who worked with dedicated learning coaches, in addition to receiving intervention help from Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Watson saw big gains, including some students who made more than a year's worth of growth! I celebrate the consistency and perseverance all our students (and learning coaches!) showed!
The success of our school year is not just measured by test scores. The success of our school year is also measured by the difficulties we faced, the courage we developed, and the people we became.
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Hyannis /?ha??æn?s/ is the largest of the seven villages in the city of Barnstable, Massachusetts. Also it is the commercial and transportation hub of Cape Cod and was designated an urban area as a result of the 1990 census. Because of this, many refer to Hyannis as the "Capital of the Cape". It contains a majority of the Barnstable City offices, and two important shopping districts, the historic downtown Main Street and the Route 132 Commercial District, including Cape Cod Mall and Independence Park, headquarters of Cape Cod Potato Chips.
Hyannis is an highly important tourist destination and the primary ferry boat and general aviation link for passengers and freight to Nantucket Island. Hyannis also provides secondary passenger access to the island of Martha's Vineyard, with the primary passenger access to Martha's Vineyard being located in Woods Hole, a village in the nearby town of Falmouth. Due to its large natural harbor, Hyannis is the largest recreational boating and second largest commercial fishing port on Cape Cod, behind only Provincetown.
The JFK Hyannis Museum in the old Town Hall on Main St. focuses on John F. Kennedy's time spent in the town. There is a memorial to President Kennedy on the Lewis Bay waterfront that was erected by Barnstable citizens in 1966. The memorial includes a fountain and a field-stone monument with the presidential seal and JFK inscription: "I believe it is important that this country sail and not sit still in the harbor". President-elect John F. Kennedy gave his victory speech on November 9, 1960 at the former Hyannis Armory, which is in the National Register of Historic Places.
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HONG KONG--(Marketwire - Feb 16, 2012) - Today, www.EquityLeader.com introduced research coverage of Motorola Solutions Inc (NYSE: MSI) and Banco Santander (Brasil) SA(ADR) (NYSE: BSBR). Full research reports are available to readers at: www.EquityLeader.com/index.php?sm1=MSI&sm2=BSBR.
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We are located 140 miles southeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 125 miles northwest of Madison. We are 9 miles west of Black River Falls and 6 miles east of Melrose.
From I-94, take exit # 116 (Hwy #54). Travel west on Hwy #54 to East Sunnyvale Road (approx. 11 miles). Lost Falls Campground sign is on the corner. Turn left and travel 500 feet to campground entrance.
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We officially opened our run last night at the Palace Theater in Stamford, CT and I fell up the stairs in the spotlight on my very first entrance! I did not hurt myself, and the director loved it and wants me to pratfall in the show from now on. LIVE THEATER, folks!
Big things I learned:
*Stamford, CT is adorable and I wish I could have eaten at all the restaurants on Bedford St.
*Pack a small bag for one-night hotel stays so you can leave your six-month suitcase in the van.
*Large, legit theaters are amazing and make me feel both like I'm a celebrity and also like there was some kind of mistake and they meant to cast someone else in the show.
*I'm obsessed with theaters. I get really excited to read about the history of them (I post mini-histories with pictures on my Instagram, @RebeccaLoops), and I get even more excited to go through all the doors that say, "Authorized Personnel Only."
*Craft services (a big table of food provided by the theater) isn't a luxury; they give you food because you have to be in a van before hotel breakfast even starts, drive five hours, work another three or four hours to get ready for the show, then you finally get a break around 3pm. Food provided by the theater helps you not collapse half way through the day.
*Craft services still makes you feel very fancy.
*If you encourage an audience full of kids to help solve a case, you cannot try to do an improv-heavy scene IN the audience AFTER a clue is set onstage. Don't even try (the clue is now set at the end of my scene in the audience).
*When all the actors decide to ride in the same van so they can stay together, definitely follow your instinct and ride in the other van that only has three people in it (I had three empty rows to choose from and it was very quiet).
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I cannot even handle how much I love being an actor, and the fact that I can say it's my actual full-time job (definitely for six months) feels incredible. The cast and crew are really great, the production company has been wonderful and makes us feel well taken care of, and the show itself is something I'm really proud of. This is going to be a great six months.


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We moved to a different apartment in Richmond, we are doing well here, but it's not the best neighborhood.
I started college, then I just got too busy with school work I wasn't able to do anything I wanted to do, so I decided to stop taking classes and resume and finish next year, or the year after. There's no great rush for me to finish, I have 5 classes left to graduate with a Bachelor's degree.
Xoe is 6 now, she's at a great age, I can have a real conversation with her, but she still has a bit of a baby voice, she is so sweet, too. She tells me she loves me every day, and gives me a big kiss. I am so lucky to have her in my life.
Xoe is having a tea party now for her stuffed animals, it's 8pm and it's been a long day. She had friends over and they played for hours.
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TROY, MI--(Marketwired - November 17, 2016) - The holiday season is traditionally a good time to relax, reflect and recharge. But according to Kelly Services® (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), a global leader in providing workforce solutions, it can also be a good time for networking. Individuals who want to advance their careers or find new jobs can take advantage of professional and office gatherings during this time to get leads and make connections that may set them up for success in the New Year.
This is true for any professional. In fact, according to Kelly®, most hiring managers prefer referrals to online job boards when it comes to finding and hiring talent. And holiday gatherings, with their low-key atmospheres, are some of the best places to learn about openings and possibly see someone you know -- or meet someone -- who is looking for talent.
Networking is a skill that takes practice, and networking successfully in an informal setting takes finesse, too. Here are a few tips job seekers can consider to help them find their perfect job:
1. Look for unconventional opportunities.Holiday office parties and networking events are good times to talk to people in your company whom you want to impress. But gatherings with friends and family, or lunches or coffee with peers can be just as important to your search. So put yourself out there -- don't be shy about subtly letting those closest to you know you're interested in advancing your career or looking for a new opportunity.
2. Concentrate on building relationships.Networking is all about creating win-win situations. Don't move too fast and don't "sell." You should try to establish a connection and impress people with your knowledge of your field. Remember, as much as you share about yourself, give others the opportunity to talk about themselves and their companies. If you don't, people will lose interest because they will not see a relationship with you as mutually beneficial.
3. Come prepared.There's nothing worse for conversation than introducing yourself and drawing a blank on what to say next. That's why it's important to have some conversation starters up your sleeve. General ice breakers about the weather or a local sports team, can be used in any setting, while more specific statements might be more appropriate at organized events. If you know ahead of time that you'll be meeting certain people, review their LinkedIn profiles for things you have in common.
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6. Following up is a must.Whenever you meet someone new, follow up within 48 hours by sending that person a well-written message expressing how nice it was to meet him or her, and suggest keeping in touch. If you'd like to meet again, state your reason and suggest a couple of times and dates early in the New Year. And remember, always be on time!
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Blake Shelton rang in his 40th birthday onstage on Saturday (18Jun16) as his girlfriend Gwen Stefani stunned fans with a surprise performance.
The country star celebrated the milestone at the Country Jam festival in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he was joined by the No Doubt frontwoman onstage.
At the end of Blake's two-hour set, Gwen appeared unannounced to join her beau for their duet Go Ahead and Break My Heart, much to the crowd's delight.
Blake then told the audience, "This is fun! Y'all have been so freakin' nice to me on my 40th birthday and I guess if I had one birthday wish for me personally... I wish I could rock. I wish I was one of those type of artists that could rock but I can't."
Clearly egging Gwen on, he continued, "For my birthday I wish I could hear an artist who could rock, that's my birthday wish."
The singer happily obliged and she performed her band's hit song Hella Good, urging fans to jump up and down to celebrate Blake's birthday.
Meanwhile, Gwen, 46, shared the offstage celebrations on Snapchat, posting videos and photos from the decorated private plane they traveled in, including one snap featuring Blake wearing tinted "Happy Birthday" glasses and a 40th birthday badge.
The singer showed off one of Blake's gifts - a pair of wine glasses with caricatures of Blake and Gwen, dressed in the same outfits from the Vanity Fair's Oscars after party earlier this year (16), when the couple made its red carpet debut.
Gwen also posted shots of Blake's two cakes, one shaped like a black acoustic guitar and another a classic chocolate cake from his band and road crew.


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13 September 2010: Important change!! I've found that levelling Reckless Swing then Vicious Strikes twice then Undertow is a VERY good start to a game!
17 September 2010: Important change!! I've completely re-done the item build (And I'm deleting the explanations because this is probably going to get regularly updated as I don't believe anyone will even get to buying a Frozen Mallet, let alone a Bloodthirster if they buy every item in-order - I am rather annoyed that you do not get a nice crit chance till mid/late game but you do get a lot of damage to make up for it. I have also edited the masteries since you now have a pretty high dodge chance it's really worth getting some extra speed when you dodge (Should dodge around 1/3 of every standard attack you take)
17th October 2010: I have added a 2nd Olaf build, this is very early in testing, though... So early that I haven't actually tested it yet ;) I've cleaned up the Item orders and correct a careless mistake in the ability orders (6 points of Reckless Swing >.>)
29th October 2010: I have changed the runes so that they are using their primary runes, credits go to: Searz
-Great DPS
-Reliable crits in the end
-High HP
-High Armour Pen
-High AS @ low hp %
-Faster Movement speed (With Phantom Dancers & Berserker's Greaves)
-Kick-*** damage with crits! (I got 900 dmg with crits)
-Lot's and lot's of minion kills (Mainly cuz of crits, I got upto 213 minion kills)
-Targettable in Early game (If you are targetted by 2+ enemies you will probably die)
-No devastating form of harassment, and no harassment if you don't get Undertow early
-Easily harassed
-Not much crit chance till you get the first Phantom Dancer, and when you do get it it's 60% crit chance, which is pretty good since you already have the Infinity Edge.
Hello, and welcome to my first build!
I recently (About a week ago) bought Olaf and I have been thoroughly enjoying playing as him, but the thing is: I was sure I could do better. I was using another Olaf build which I'm sure you all know so I don't need to elaborate.
Now I was always fascinated by Tryndamere's ability to, when practically dead, take out 2/3 enemy champions that are all trying to gank him while his ultimate on simply because of his incredible crits: So then Critical Olaf was born!
A brief outline of the first test:
Well I was trying to encourage my team to be defensive, gank, then incredibly offensive: But, until we were about to lose, they didn't listen; So I was having to single-handedly counter-attack to get the enemy out of our base and listen to my team ranting at me to get back. When they finally did listen to me, I told them all to buy more hp because they were all on the verge of 2000hp which is very little for level 15-18s, and we managed to catch the enemy as they tried to gank me and turn the gank-around... I had crits of 500-900 damage around now and it was simply chewing up the enemies 2000-3000 hp, especially with Reckless Swing getting me a guaranteed finish, but they weren't running anywhere, not while I had my Frozen Mallet, so we were chasing them down the mid-lane till they disappeared, I then told my team to "keep on going, kill the minions and push those towers!" then we managed to knock down 2-3 towers and get inside their base where they were no match for us, and I managed to get some awesome kills by slowing them with Undertow and the whole team jumping on them. End score: 16/9/17. So I'll leave it at that.
How this build works:
Unfortunately in the first test I did start off feeding with my lane-mate (You can see that in the deaths, 2/3 of them were from feeding) simply because they had a Miss Fortune and there isn't a solid well-known counter to Miss Fortune (Unless I'm just not very aware of these things) yet because she was only introduced recently and I was I WAS a Critical Olaf since the crits were getting me all the minion kills which lead to me not just dying uselessly. But back on-topic: Make sure you last hit the minions! Now if you have above 50% crit then you can last-hit them a bit earlier and if you're lucky get a crit to knock out the rest, but early-game you don't have reliable crits at all so just hit them when there's 1/8 of their hp left (That's 1 eighth), approximately, and be wary of harassment, although I do recommend you swap a point on Reckless Swing for Undertow @ level 4 just to let you harass and/or get more minion kills.
Early Game:
So you start off with a Brawler's Glove and get a few crits every now and then which usually get you the important minion kills but are not yet reliable at all. You then try to STAY ALIVE till level 6 and adjust the build to your situation (For Example, you might want to buy a Frozen Mallet earlier for HP) but be careful not to change the build from a Critical Olaf to a Tank Olaf >.< So if you're level 6 you should have gotten at least upto a Berserker's Greaves and if you're lucky, and managed to get a gank or two, a zeal.
Mid Game:
So now that you have an extra gold-source, movement speed and crits it's time to take part in a couple of ganks, No I'm not saying you should start ganking for money but you can certainly take part in a gank if you're careful! Do not stop killing minions, it is great gold & exp but also a distraction: If your enemy sees you slaving over their minions then they'll think you're not paying much attention to them and relax a bit, Or go for a gank if you're unlucky, but you just need to have a careful balance between Minion Kills and Gank-attempts (I say attempts because you don't have a Frozen Mallet or a Phantom Dancer yet so no kills are guaranteed (And I'm not saying they are guaranteed once you do have a FM/PD xD)). Once you reach level 12 you should be able to gank and have upto a Phantom Dancer, now use your Undertow carefully because it's what is going to let you engage on your opponents, as well as your team if they have some nice cc, since it's long ranged: A combo I sometimes do if it's a fairly reliable kill is I flash, Exhaust, Undertow, Reckless Swing, Vicious Strikes and if you're near a turret or they have some help, Ragnarok. You should really adjust this order and if you have your summoner spells on CD then try and lure your enemy since an Olaf on low hp % is a deadly Olaf, especially with crits: And this is another reason why I made a Critical Olaf, If they get you to low hp, they're only increasing how often you hit a crit and your crits are bloody deadly (As well as at level 16 when Ragnarok is level 3 you have a passive 30 armour pen just from your ultimate :D).
End Game:
So now that it's likely either-one team is winning or losing, you are an amazing Carry that's going to pick the game up and turn it around (If you're losing) thanks to your crit chance and attack speed as they lower your hp. If you're level ~15 you should be close to finishing the Infinity Edge (As long as you ganked regularly but always sustained a high rate of minion kills!) or perhaps even finished it, but once you do finish it: You're practically unstoppable if you play carefully (I am not promising that if you follow this build you are going to be unstoppable, that's what some guy who's desperate to get a high-rated build does, I'm just sharing my findings (Which I think are rather stunning)) and you should have knocked down the 2 outer-turrets on all of their lanes which greatly increases the pressure on the enemy team. Once you reach level 18 (Which should be slightly before everyone else on your team if you constantly maintained your minion killing rate) and should be working on, or have if you ganked well, the Randuin's Omen(If you choose to!).
You can choose to replace Randuin's Omen, if you like, since it's completely situational but I do recommend more armour or possibly attack speed.
I chose 21/0/9 because I think that a Critical Olaf needs a tiny bit of attack speed, more attack damage, more base damage, higher crit damage and even more armour pen... That's it.
Even though Armour Pen got nerfed, Like everything is these days, It's still better than Crit DMG (I dunno the math behind it, anymore, but it affects every hit not just crits and this isn't a 100% Crit chance build.). Health Seals because it allows you to spam Reckless Swing more and Mana Glyphs for the same reason.
Summoner Spells:
I chose Exhaust and Flash because they're great DPS Summoner Spells and can be included in many combo's that will ultimately lead to your enemies downfall through the element of suprise & speed.
Ok I max the Vicious Strikes first because it adds some extra AD (upto 70+ AD which is very helpful, and 250% of 70 is a nice 175 extra damage to your crit!) but I level Reckless Swing because it is a powerful ability that helps guarantee you the last hit on an enemy (Do not engage with Reckless Swing! It only scares them off and unless they have ****loads of armour and HP you won't have time to use it again! It is to get you the last-hit!). Once Vicious Strikes is maxed I then go on to max Reckless Swing and Undertow last, but Reckless Swing is then maxed at level 12 OR 13/14 if you got Undertow @ level 4. This means that at level 12, the end of mid-game and start of end-game, you are able to knock out exactly 340 hp from the enemy in 1 swing that cannot be reduced and is an awesome last-hitting ability, but with this build your crits will do far more damage, but can be reduced. Last of all you max Undertow so that you can engage and they certainly aren't going anywhere. Note: You can also get Undertow before Vicious Strikes but NOT before Reckless Swing!!
But I do recommend getting Ninja Tabi's (Extra dodge!) or Mercury Tread's (Less stuns, etc so you can get in there, take all the hits and then rape them without being left behind :P) instead of Berserker's Greaves since you get 90% AS without them (But 70% After first Phantom Dancer @ mid game if you get them, and a total of 115% AS).
Additional Results:
Another test game: 15 / 5 / 15
And another: 14/5/11
These were 2 consecutive games with my brother & a friend from school. In addition, I do screen shot most my wins and these 2 are no exception; If you want evidence for some random reason then I have it. And as a side-note: I'm not particularly good at staying alive so I expect a lot of you will all get 20+/0/10... I used to get games with no deaths but I seem to have lost the knack, unfortunately. I'd also like to say that I managed to get an Avarice Blade roughly 20 secs before the minions spawned in BOTH these games, we hid in the 3v3 FB bush and when one of them ran there they were dead in an instant, and I got the kill on both occassions :D. I managed to go 14/1/11 in a 3v3 (I love 3v3s, getting FB is so much fun).
2 Games with Olaf that I played recently:
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It's Time For A Change On The Island, Don't You Think?November 15, 2010
It's six weeks into the 2010-11 National Hockey League season and the New York Islanders may have become irrelavent, and I hope that I am wrong. As an ardent and die hard Islanders fan, making the aforementioned statement is very difficult to make. I am also a season ticket holder.
When the season started, the Islanders were playing extremely well. Every aspect of the game was being executed well, from the power play, five on five play, to the penalty killing. Actually, the power play was clicking at over thirty percent. The forechecking was creating offensive turnovers and shots on goal. The Islanders were actually in first place in the Eastern Conference.
The defense was solid with the additions of Mark Eaton, Mike Mottau, Milan Jurcina and James Wisniewski, playing along with a healthy Radek Martinek, Andrew MacDonald, Jack Hillen and Bruno Gervais. The goaltending was Dwayne Roloson, with Rick DiPietro trying to prove he is healthy. The fowards were playing well and getting chances. Things were well on the Island. I was thinking that the Hockey News was incorrect in picking us for 13th or 14th place in the Eastern Confrence.
Now, we are in the midst of a ten game losing streak. I know the National Hockey League does not count a shootout loss as a real loss, but in reality, a loss is a loss. Everything was going right, but has turned south. I will grant you that the schedule has been overly brutal to this team, but there were a number of games during this skid that they simply did not show up. At one point during the road trip, the team gave up 13 goals over two games. That was a major red flag to me, and indicated that something is definitely wrong.
As the trip continued, the same problems were on display for all to see. The power play has dried up, the penalty killers are not doing their jobs, the five on five play is a major minus on the plus/minus sheet and Ricky has been very, very shaky.
One last thing about DiPietro—he has not learned to stay in the net and let his defensemen play the puck. There were at least three times that the opponents went after him behind the net and the puck was coughed up, leading either to a goal or a shot on goal. He has not learned. Maybe a cinder block around his neck would help! Roloson has been a true professional and very solid in the net.
Moveover, I wonder what Coach Scott Gordon sees. After all, he is part of the problem. The philosophy he employs has simply imploded. Dump and chase, dump and chase. When you dump and chase, you are surrendering possession of the puck, and then expel a plethora of energy during the forecheck to get it back. This is done on the powerplay also.
Gordon should try a novel approach and let his players carry the puck into the offensive zone, whether or not the team has the man advantage. He has a number of skilled puck handlers who can bring the biscuit in. Why give the puck away? What is Gordon afraid of? Additionally, you must ask the question, why is the front of the other team's net devoid of any Islanders, who should be screening the opponent's goalie?
The solution is to put your two biggest bodies on the ice during a power play, and I am talking about Matt Martin and even Trevor Gillies, to cause havoc in front of the net. It's something radical and different.
A ten game slide should force Coach Gordon to think a tad outside the box. Trent Hunter should be a candidate for standing in front of the house, but he does not pull the trigger, and the times that he does, he misses the net. On that note, I believe that if the NHL came up with a new statistic, "Miss the Net," or "MTN," the Islanders would most likely lead the league. Not a good thing. Maybe the number one powerplay should consist of Martin, Gillies, John Tavares, Wisniewski and Doug Weight. Its something different. Desperate times call for desperate measures. It has come to that.
There is still a long way to go in this season. As I write this, the Islanders are last overall in the NHL. I do not think it's too late, but something has to be done. Gordon, as it stands right now, is a lame duck coach and would not cost Mr. Wang too much, if he is relieved of his duties. I do not think that Gordon will be let go, with the team's finances being what they are.
If GM Garth Snows decided to pull the trigger on Gordon, he must bring in a coach that will place the Islanders in the best position to win. The reality is that if this team can get on a bit of a roll, and I think with the current personnel, along with Kyle Okposo and MacDonald returning from the injured list, a good run may not be far off.
It's time to straighten up and fly right. My rose colored glasses are hurting my eyes.


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What goes around comes around!
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The Old Hollywood glamour and Pinup Girl appeal of these ultra chic 'dos simply make us swoon.
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There were also several fashion designers--including Tracy Reese and Jean Paul Gaultier--who were feeling a bit nostalgic while showing their Spring/Summer 2012 collections. They channeled the vintage look by fashioning their models' manes into 'dos from days gone by.
So, as you're searching for fresh hairstyles to rock this spring, don't forget to look to the past.
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"We're very proud of our strong roster of performers, and we're excited about what they will bring us creatively next season," said Channing Dungey, the new President of ABC Entertainment.
Noticeably absent from the renewal list were Nashville and Castle. The fates of both shows may not be known until May.


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California recently passed a new law that requires local governments to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family residential neighborhoods without any design review or opportunity for public comment. It went into effect January 1. The law, which went into effect on January 1, is designed to ease the affordable housing shortage but will likely have significant impacts on our neighborhoods.
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Window company representatives have been walking Glendale's older neighborhoods notifying residents that their homes are prime candidates for "window renewal." These recommended window replacements were recently banned by the Glendale City Council on aesthetic reasons, particularly within public view.
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On Mar. 3, the Glendale City Council unanimously voted to adopt the Window Replacement Guidelines as well as to adopt a policy for addressing unpermitted work on windows undertaken by previous owners. This marks an important shift in the Council's approach to protecting the charm and integrity of Glendale's older homes.
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The Glendale City Council is scheduled to review the city's Residential Window Replacement Design Guidelines on Mar. 3. Some Council members are interested in weakening the guidelines to make it easier for property owners to install inappropriate window replacements. Fortunately, City staff is recommending that the existing guidelines, as is, be approved by Council.


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Sunday, 30 August 2009
a very vintage spring - as photographed by Peta Mazey
Over the weekend the amazingly talented Wellington based photographer Peta Mazey snapped these shots of this little stunner sporting some of the new spring Free Range Baby treads. Thanks Peta!
Posted by Free Range Baby at 11:10 PM
2 comments:
- Nikki said...
Omigoodness... those photographs are AMAZING! And how cute is the kidlet? And the clothes?!
- 31 August 2009 at 9:00 AM
- JasperBoy said...
Perfect model choice for your fab clothes.
I heart free range baby :)
Jen in Melbourne
- 2 September 2009 at 10:58 PM
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Promoting Urinary Continence for People with Dementia - 3 hour workshop - London
Dementia Pathfinders Community Interest Company
Thursday, 16 November 2017 from 13:30 to 16:30 (GMT)
Event Details
Promoting Urinary Continence for People with Dementia
3 hour workshop
Older people are at increased risk of urinary incontinence and it is estimated that 3.2 million people over 65 in the UK suffer from urinary incontinence (AgeUK 2015). Many people don't seek help; either out of embarrassment or the mistaken belief that nothing can be done.
Difficulties with urinary continence may be problem for people with dementia but incontinence is not an inevitable consequence of dementia. However, someone with dementia is more likely to have problems with continence than a person of the same age without dementia.
This workshop is suitable for anyone working with, or caring for, a person with dementia.
Course Aim:
To give learners an overview of age related changes to the urinary tract system and how dementia may impact upon a person's ability to maintain continence. This interactive course will enable learners to explore person centred strategies which may be introduced to promote continence.
Course Objectives:
To gain a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the bladder and urinary tract system.
To define the term 'incontinence' and recognise there are different types of urinary incontinence.
To reflect upon the potential impact of incontinence upon a person's health and wellbeing, recognising each person's experience is unique.
To consider risk factors which may lead to incontinence
To consider how a dementia may impact upon a person's ability to maintain continence.
To discuss person centred strategies to promote and maintain continence.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the day learners will be able to:
Define incontinence
Develop a basic awareness of the anatomy and physiology of the bladder and urinary tract system.
Identify the types of urinary incontinence
Describe the common causes of urinary incontinence
Describe the possible impact, including psychological and social impact, of incontinence on an older person with dementia, recognising it is unique to each individual person.
Recognise the relationship between dignity and promoting continence
Describe strategies to promote continence using a person-centred approach.
Helen Behrens, Shakespeare Training Helen is a registered nurse who has worked with older people in a variety of clinical settings for over 30 years. To increase her understanding of dementia, particularly of person centred care, she undertook and achieved the BSc in Dementia Studies at Bradford University 2009.
Helen believes the quality of care may be improved through equipping staff with knowledge and skills. Over the past 18 years she has worked for a variety of educational organisations, including the Alzheimer's Society, with responsibility for developing and delivering a wide range of courses covering all aspects of health and social care: Diploma level 2 and 3 Care and BTEC programmes, including the role of the lead Internal Verifier.
Helen is an informal carer for a close family member who has Alzheimer's disease, so has understanding of the experiences from the perspective of an informal carer, not just a professional.
Training Style/Approach:
The training sessions are intended to be as interactive as possible. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, make comments and share experiences. Different methods are used including quizzes, case studies, and small group work as well as direct teaching.
When & Where
Wesley's Chapel
49 City Road
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United Kingdom
Thursday, 16 November 2017 from 13:30 to 16:30 (GMT)
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Dementia Pathfinders Community Interest Company is a social enterprise delivering education and learning for people working in the dementia care field and providing therapeutic care and support for people with dementia and their families.
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Our trainers are experienced specialists with a passion to improve life for people with dementia. We offer a wide range of learning opportunities. We are committed to involving people with dementia and family carers in designing, developing and delivering our courses to allow participants to learn from real-life lived experiences.


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by Rav Yaakov bar Nahman
Parshat Vayeitze
"And Yaakov went out from Beer-sheba, and went toward Haran" [ 28:10]
Sorry folks time is short, too short to polish this one up at all. So here are the basic notes for the lesson. I hope you will be able to find the messages for you all.
Yaakov did not venture out and get involved in all kinds of worldly things. He saw his family members and his studies. His eyes were purely guarded. This is known as Kedushat Einayim or shmirat einayim.
Kedushat Einayim … / Kedushat Hayehudi …./ feel the kedusha in limud [Torah study], in mitzvoth in Shabat etc.
A little less of a sin: Elifaz was sent to murder Yaakov and instead robbed him and so is praised. What, we praise a robber? He could have told "Don Esav" his mafia boss that he killed Yaakov without doing anything to him. He could have used a ruse to "prove" it too. So why did he rob Yaakov? Face it he was Esav's son, so staying clean handed was not an option apparently. However since he had been brought up in Yitzhhak's presence and had sat and learned in Yitzhhak's presence, he had enough of a refinement to do the lesser sin/crime and "only" rob Yaakov instead of the more serious one of murder.
This difference is sufficiently significant to have Torah point it out to us. An example in actual halalkha is that back in the days of the Sanhedrin there were two separate sectors in the cemetery for those who had been executed by the Beit Din. There are four types of execution, two more serious than the other. One sector was for the lesser two types and the second for the more severe type. The reasoning was that just as we do not bury an evil person next to a good person for it is sorrow for the soul of the good one, we do not place a more evil person next to less evil person so as not to cause the lesser one's soul sorrow. Yes it is that significant.
We also heard from the Steipeler Rav [Rav Yaakov Kanievsky zassa"l] a hhidush [Torah insight].
A real life example of the significance of a small change is from what was heard from a past Av Beit Din in Antwerp. There came before him one day a diamond trader and a broker of precious stones. They had made a deal but there was a dispute as to what the precise commission they had apparently agreed upon was. The one said 0.006% and the other said 0.005%. Now that seems really silly to be arguing over 0.001% doesn't it? The dayan was about to toss them both out with words like stop being so childish when he stopped himself and asked what was the sum of the sale that this dispute came into with. Are you ready? Sit down. It was a "mere" $150 million. Now you can see why 0.001% was significant.
Now consider the mitzvoth. What is the value of a single mitzvah? Can you put a price tag on it? One single mitzvah is worth many times that diamond sale.
So the Steipler said see how it is that a less severe commission of a sin is already a partial mitzvah, because the person made an effort to break his/her bad habit/trait. Like a person who had a chance to steal $1,000 but took only part of the loot, you have the 0.001% difference as above.
From this we can get to what Rebbe Nachman zassa"l said in his lesson A 282, " a little more and there is no rasha [evil one]". A little less of a sin, and then a little less, and a little less yet and so on until there is no more evil left and only good.
Yaakov, the mild meek bookworm, was able to roll back the immense stone lid of the well that took several strong shepherds heaving together to move. Now how did he do that?
He also foresaw that his chosen wife Rachel would die young and be buried far away from him. This a great sorrow and he cried when he met her and recognized her as his true mate. How did he see all that? How did Yaakov know how to outwit his thieving father-in-law?
All was in the merit of his guarding the kedusha of his eyes. The secret of the strength of a Jew is exactly there, kedushat einayim, the guarding of the holiness of the eyes. The eyes are windows of the soul. That is not only for seeing what is inside the person, but also what affects the soul.
Rabbi Shalom shlit"a teaches us that without guarding one's eyes one cannot fully feel the kedusha of prayers, or Torah, of Tehilim, of the mitzvoth, of Shabat. It's a totally different sensation.
Hear too what guarding one's eyes can accomplish. A few decades ago the son of a high ranking police officer in Israel disappeared. All the most professional searches did not find anything except for two points. The boy was kidnapped on the way home from school as revenge by a crime gang he had broken up. The boy had been sneaked out of Israel to some unspecified foreign country. Not even the connections in Interpol, CIA, MI5, Suretei etc helped beyond that.
Oy willi wy.
The father went to the rabbi of his neighborhood Beit Knesset [synagogue] to ask for guidance. He took him to Sidna Baba Sali, Rabbi Yisrael Abuhhassira zassa"l. The Baba Sali said he could not find the child however his son Baba Meir could. Yet the Baba Sali knew his son's humility and told them also, "He will deny his ability, since he is so humble, he does not even recognize how big he is, how much he is treasured in heaven. Tell him that I his father orders him to do it and he will."
They went to Baba Meir zassa"l, and all went exactly as Baba Sali had said it would. Rabbi Meir sat, pondered a while with his eyes closed. Then opened his eyes and asked for paper and a pen or pencil. He proceeded to draw a street map. He labeled a couple of streets, looked at the police officer father and said, "I have never studied maps of the world or of any country or city. But you have. The neighborhood is called Soho, this street is called … house number is …. In the back room of a 4th apartment on the 3rd floor your son sits alone, unwatched. Go take him. No one will interfere with you."
A couple of quick phone calls and within 20 minutes the boy was in the hands of the Mossad agents in London and on his way home back to his family in Israel.
When asked later by the father and rabbi how he managed to do that, to see all that, Baba Meir zassa"l replied, "I place upon you an oath to not tell of my accomplishment until I pass from this world. Accept that and I will tell you how I did it. Recall that HaShem created a special light before the sun and then hid it for the use of tzadikim later. This light exists and one who can see it can use it to see anywhere in the world. However this requires guarding one's eyes from improper sights. Those things block one's ability to use that light. This is like if you would paint the windshield of your car black."
Wow that's phenomenal! Think about it. Realize the importance of guarding your eyes.


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"The Dinosaur Conspiracy", author Matthew Coleman's new thriller, takes readers on a journey through the Bible and shows them how truth can be obtained if sought after.
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Cathy Jurkovich, John Bush and Carl Bennet are on a hunt to unravel one of mankind's greatest mysteries – if man really lived alongside dinosaurs. Hindering their path is a dark foreign government organization that is bound to stop the three at all costs.
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The power to activate and deactivate various mechanisms, both electronic and biological. Sub-power of Technology Manipulation and Biological Manipulation.
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- Functionality Manipulation
- On/Off
The user can switch between functions with physical force. At the user's desire, a TV can turn on, off, pause, change channel, etc., even when unplugged. May also include other simple electronic devices such as automated door locks or security cameras. This can sometimes be used to activate and deactivate powers.
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SHE'S the woman who caused a thousand hearts to break across the city.
And, according to mates of MasterChef hot stuff Hayden Quinn, his girlfriend Kayla Greenville isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
The happy couple, who were hanging out near their homes on the northern beaches yesterday, have known each other for years but only got together a few months ago after Quinn took out Cleo Bachelor Of The Year. "They're both really easygoing, beachy people," a friend said. "Everything's great. (Kayla) is a really lovely girl."
Greenville, a sports manager from New Zealand, took a two-week trip to India with Quinn in August. Considering they live so close to each other, we wonder if a move-in might be on the horizon for the new year.
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Rachel Maddow was flabbergasted that some Republicans are defending Mitt Romney's bungled response to the attack on the U.S. embassy in Libya.
The GOP candidate is embroiled in controversy after slamming what he claimed was the White House's response to the deadly attack at the U.S. consulate in Libya. In fact, the statement he criticized came from the American embassy in Cairo, and was released prior to the attacks. Romney's response has been condemned by politicians and pundits on the right and left.
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Uncharted 3 Gets Some New DLC, 50% Off For A Limited Time Discount
We know it's the moment that you have all been waiting for, brand new multiplayer maps for Uncharted 3. This latest update will also bring some needed stabilization and fixes to the overall multiplayer gameplay experience as well. Dynamic lighting effects, new particle effects and a slew of technical changes have been made to these maps. The lighting was reworked from scratch. New textures and weather effects are apparent and freshly decorate all maps. As far as the maps themselves, there will be four to choose from including Cave, Fort, Lost City, and Sanctuary . To get you folks excited about picking them up, they are available for limited time, introductory price of only $3.99, a nice discount from the normal $7.99. If you are a part of the Fortune Hunters' Club you will be able to pick up the pack free of charge. They also have three new character skins packs coming up next. The Rogues Pack 1 and Rogues Pack 2 will let you play as some of the major thugs and minor characters from Uncharted 3. Donut Pack 1 will giant-size some of your favorite Uncharted 3 heroes and villains.
While I am not a huge fan of Uncharted 3's multiplayer personally, I have to commend Naughty Dog on delivering on their promise to provide substantial post launch content and support.
Our fellow gamers across the pond in Europe get access to the content tomorrow.


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Reform roundtable seminar on the Universal Credit on Thursday 3 May 2012. Introduced by Andrew Selous MP.
It is hard to overstate the importance of the Universal Credit. The proposal will directly impact on the lives of millions of the UK's most vulnerable households and, at a static cost of around £2 billion, have a real impact on the welfare budget. Up to this point much of the focus and debate on this programme has been on broader design issues, such as the impact on incentives to work and poverty, how to treat childcare and housing assistance, and transitional assistance and passported benefits.
Yet with the migration of families to the new system scheduled to begin in October 2013 issues of implementation must come into sharper focus. As Michael Lipsky argued public policies are not just developed in legislatures or the highest levels of the civil service but in crowded offices and daily encounters of "street level" workers. Often the practical challenges of implementation determine the success or otherwise of a programme.
With this in mind Reform held a roundtable event on possible lessons for introducing Universal Credit from similar reforms in the State of Texas. Andrew Selous MP helped set the scene by outlining the Government's approach to implementing the Universal Credit and a member of the consortia that implemented the Texan project outlined their experiences. The event was held under the Chatham House rule.
Texas set out to create an "integrated eligibility" process for its social services programmes in 2005. The underlying philosophy was similar to the Universal Credit. By combining the application process for a number of programmes decisions could be made in a simpler and quicker way. Yet this ambitious project made a number of early mistakes and the pilot programme was suspended. The contract for the project was withdrawn and one of the members of the original consortia, MAXIMUS, was awarded a modified contract and required to turn the project around. They did this and integrated eligibility has now been implemented across the whole State.
Potential lessons from the Texan experience discussed at the event included:
Perform a detailed process analysis before selecting the delivery model, training methods, technology and staffing levels. The technology must be designed to support the business process. Robust forecasts of customer volumes and testing of assumptions around the use of different channels are required.
Have performance metrics and reporting information in place. The right monitoring systems and reports must be developed (this can be surprisingly difficult) and there needs to be strong managerial accountability and legislative oversight. Good governance and transparent processes are essential.
Focus on operations as well as technology and make sure there is direct communication with operators. There needs to be a strong focus on people operating the system. Communication between front line staff and technology staff must not break down.
Manage change efficiently within the delivery organisations. Training and onsite support is important and once people began to use the new system in Texas they were required to stick with it, rather than returning to the old.
Do not promise savings or change until the proof of concept has delivered reliable metrics. Savings promised often depend on the programme being delivered successfully; if delivery is not successful then savings may not eventuate. As well as the benefits of automation, there may be costs associated with the loss of "face time."
Addressing the issues above would be a challenge even in the best of times. Yet the current environment poses extra difficulty. The Universal Credit must be delivered in a period when public money is tight, other important welfare reforms are taking place and concern is being expressed over labour market outcomes. The timeframe for the implementation of the Universal Credit is very tight and the Public Accounts Committee has already expressed concern over the "oversight of the interaction of benefits that are based on means-testing."
Yet the lunch also highlighted the broad support for the goals and objectives of the Universal Credit. The policy window is open. A simpler system that works better for recipients is a valuable prize. This makes a focus on delivery issues all the more important. The Universal Credit will not work unless the delivery is right, and this requires a constructive and honest debate on the challenges of implementation.