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Forty Former Lions in NFL Training Camps
Former Penn Staters on 25 NFL teams; Six former Lions on NFL coaching staffs
Penn State-Indiana Postgame Notes
Penn State beats Indiana, 45-14, to improve to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten
Nittany Lions in the NFL -- Week One
Bowman paces 49ers in shutout; Quartet of Nittany Lions selected as team captains
Quartet of Nittany Lions to Play in Pro Bowl Sunday
The 2016 Pro Bowl will air live on ESPN at 8 p.m. Sunday
Thirty-three Former Nittany Lions in NFL Training Camps
Penn State alums playing on 21 NFL teams; 10 former Nittany Lions are on NFL coaching staffs
Football vs. Nebraska (11/23/13)
Football vs. Nebraska (11/23/13)
Penn State Football vs. Purdue 11/16
Penn State Football vs. Purdue 11/16
Purdue @ Penn State
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2012 (Sophomore Season)
Robinson started all 12 games at wide receiver and was selected the Big Ten Richter-Howard Receiver-of-the-Year and first-team All-Big Ten by the coaches, media, BTN.com and ESPN.com. A Biletnikoff Award candidate, he broke the Penn State season receptions record with 77 catches, shattering the previous mark of 63 shared by All-Americans O.J. McDuffie (1992) and Bobby Engram (1995). Robinson's 77 receptions also obliterated the Penn State sophomore season mark of 48 that had been held by Engram (1993) and Deon Butler (2006). His 1,013 yards marked just the third 1,000-yard receiving season in Penn State history as he joined Engram (twice) as the only 1,000-yard season receivers to wear the blue and white. Robinson also broke Freddie Scott's school sophomore season record of 973 yards set in 1994. Robinson led the Big Ten in catches (77), receptions per game (6.4), receiving yards (1,013, 84.8 avg.) and touchdown catches (11). His 66 points were second on the team and he hauled in 11 touchdown catches, tied for second-highest in a season at Penn State (Engram, 1995). He was second on the team with 1,013 all-purpose yards. Robinson opened the season with a then-career-best nine-catch effort for 97 yards against Ohio, smashing his total number of receptions (3 for 29 yards) from 2011. He followed with a career-high 10 catches for 89 yards at Virginia, including his first career touchdown grab on a diving 30-yard effort. Robinson recorded his first career 100-yard game with five receptions for 136 yards and three touchdowns in the 34-7 win over Navy, including a pair of 45-yard grabs. He led all players with nine catches for 85 yards and two touchdowns in the thrilling 39-28 win over No. 24 Northwestern. His eight-yard TD catch in the third quarter and a diving six-yard grab in back of the end zone on fourth down helped erase an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit in the comeback win against the Wildcats. Robinson made six catches with a touchdown in the 38-14 prime time win at Iowa, and he had five catches for 68 yards against Ohio State. His five catches at Purdue went for 58 yards, including a leaping 27-yard reception and run to set up a second-quarter score. In the clash at No. 18 Nebraska, Robinson posted his 63rd reception to move into a tie for first on the school season receptions chart and made a game-high six catches for 97 yards. Robinson delivered one of the top receiving efforts in school history with a career-high 197 yards on 10 catches and three touchdowns in the 45-22 victory over Indiana. His yardage total versus the Hoosiers ranked fifth on the school's game list and included a career-long 53-yard catch and run for a TD, Penn State's longest play from scrimmage in 2012. He also made leaping 26 and 10-yard catches in the end zone against Indiana. Robinson closed the season with four catches in the dramatic 24-21 Senior Day overtime win over Wisconsin.
2011 (Freshman Season)
Robinson was among four true freshmen to see action, making three catches for 29 yards over 12 games. In his second career game, Robinson caught his first career pass, good for 12 yards against No. 2 Alabama. He made one catch for eight yards in the win at Temple and one grab for nine yards against Nebraska. Robinson recorded his first career start at Wisconsin in the battle for the Big Ten Leaders Division title. He was on the field for 93 plays during his true freshman season, including a high of 14 against Eastern Michigan.
High School
Robinson was instrumental in leading Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep to the Michigan Division 3 state championship game. Playing for Coach George Porritt, Robinson caught 44 passes for 720 yards and scored 10 touchdowns as a senior. He also returned two punts for touchdowns and intercepted two passes. Robinson also was captain of the basketball team.
Full name is Allen Bernard Robinson II. He is the son of Allen and Tracie Robinson and has a sister, Ashley. He enjoys video games and watching movies. He is a telecommunications major and is interested in a career as a sports broadcaster. Born August 24, 1993 in Detroit.


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The Fish House is a speciality fish and seafood restaurant in a coastal setting in Burleigh Heads. The menu and wine selection is inspired by Southern Europe.
The Fish House is a fine dining and seafood restaurant that prides itself in offering an array of both delicious fresh seafood choices and exquisite wine selections. Located in Burleigh Heads, The Fish House is also one of the most awarded seafood restaurants on the Gold Coast, with consecutive chef hat awards since 2012 including Australia's wine list of the year awards (2015) and the Diners' Choice Award (2017).
The freshest seafood hand-picked by supplies is flown in from South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania on a daily basis.
The Fish House
50 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Tel 07 5535 7725
Moonlight Flat Oysters on Landline
Moonlight Flat Oysters and Borrowed Cuttings Piquepoul Blanc featured in a segment on the ABC's Landline program on Sunday 1 October. The program told the story of our oyster business, our discovery of piquepoul blanc and how we introduced cuttings into Australia which have yielded our first spectacular vintages of Borrowed Cuttings Piquepoul Blanc.
High praise from The Urban List for Moonlight Flat and The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay…
The Boathouse On Blackwattle Bay
This little beauty is tucked away in Glebe and promises to put on a spectacular show when you're on the hunt for an OMFG-worthy waterfront restaurant in Sydney. Obviously, they're famous for the snapper pie but don't skimp on a rock lobster or mud crab (we recommend pre-ordering just in case). Oh, and make sure to get a decent selection of oysters; ask your friendly waiter what's good and then get four of each. The menu changes depending on what's fresh and available, but if you can get your mitts on the Moonlight Kisses, hold them close and never let go. Ever.
The Urban List, July 2017
"Cowra oyster grower cultivates an unexpected 'sensory thunderbolt' French wine match"
ABC journalist Peta Doherty interviewed Steve Feletti on ABC Radio's The Country Hour, broadcast 7 February 2017.
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New Year's Eve Berlin VIP TICKET (8 Clubs - 26 Dancefloors - 1 Ticket)
The 9 best NYE parties 2017/2018 in Berlin - all for 1 price!
Still deciding where to go for this New Year's Eve? Your friends and family favor different events and you don't know which one to choose. How about getting ONE ticket for all and make everyone happy? Since we know it is a tough call for everyone to choose between so many great options, we decided to make your life easier and introduce the ultimate VIP ticket. You can't go wrong with such an awesome deal. Get access to the top 8 venues in Berlin (Alte Münze, Kino International, Spreepalais Alexanderplatz, Haus Ungarn, Silvester Club more tba) and their open bars all night long. Now you think "wow, thats great" but how do I get to all these locations? Well, we thought about that too and came up with a great solution. Bus and boat shuttles will bring you to the hottest parties in Berlin for free. We are proud to announce that we can only make this amazing deal happen thanks to our partners Silvester-Party-Berlin.de and Silvesterparty.de. So grab your friends and family and celebrate New Year's Eve on 26 different dance floors, enjoy a wide selection of awesome drinks from over 30 open bars throughout the night. Take a break and watch fireworks light up in the sky from the outdoor or rooftop areas or chillax in one of the various lounges.
A generic option for your NYE route in Berlin
The best way to start your New Year's eve tour is at the Alte Münze Berlin closed to the Spree River. It is one of the biggest NYE event location featured in our ultra VIP ticket. So you are right at the world's famous Alexanderplatz Berlin. Here you have several choices where to figure out. Either make your way to Spreepalais Alexanderplatz, Haus Ungarn, Kino International or head to Energieforum for your first New Year's Eve dance in the beautiful Atrium. Then hop on the bus shuttle to get to legendary NYE Festival at Schleusenufer. From here you hop on to the next bus which takes you to the Kino International or Silvester Club at Karl-Marx-Allee. Alternatively, you can follow our third track which heads you to Potsdamer Platz where the HomeBase Lounge is located. So make sure you stop by here. HomeBase Lounge lies super close to the Brandenburg Gate where the official New Year's countdown is shown.
31/12/2017 from 10 p.m. entry to venues
31/12/2017 from 06 p.m. ticket to wristband change
Central Berlin ticket station and distribution of VIP wristbands:
Alte Münze Berlin (Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin) Starting at 06 p.m.
Venues (Berlin):
→ Alte Münze Berlin / Am Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin
→ Kino International / Karl-Marx-Allee 33 / 10178 Berlin
→ Haus Ungarn / Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 9, 10178 Berlin
→ Academie Lounge / Köthener Straße 44, 10963 Berlin
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→ Spreepalais Alexanderplatz / Am Krögel 2, 10179 Berlin
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→ Energieforum Berlin / Stralauer Platz 34, 10243 Berlin
NYE Specials:
- All drinks included
- 1 ticket for 8 Locations
- Access to 26 party floors
- Boat service on the Spree incl. open bar
- Bus shuttle
- Spectacular fireworks display with view of the East Side Gallery
- Welcome drink
- Live Band
- Lounge Floors
Berlin Shuttle service (NYE bus shuttle):
Berliner Rathaus (Alte Münze, Spreepalais Alexanderplatz, Haus Ungarn)
Karl-Marx-Allee (Kino International, Silvester Club)
Schleusenufer (Schleusenufer NYE Festival)
Wilhelmstraße (HomeBase Lounge)
Stralauer Platz (Energieforum)
Departure times (Berlin):
Bus shuttle from 10:00 p.m. to 05:00 a.m.
Bus shuttle every 30 minutes
Times and locations are subjects to changes, errors and omissions excepted. A detailed plan with departure times will follow shortly at www.silvesterticket-berlin.de
Shuttle service (NYE boat shuttle):
Eastside Gallery (Energieforum)
Historischer Hafen (Spreepalais Alexanderplatz, Alte Münze, Haus Ungarn)
Departure times (Berlin):
Historischer Hafen Berlin to East Side Gallery
departure: 01:30 a.m.
arrival: 02:15 a.m.
Times and locations are subjects to changes, errors and omissions excepted. A detailed plan with departure times will follow shortly at www.silvesterticket-berlin.de
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Creativity is learning, experimenting, growing,
making mistakes, and having fun!
About Us
Sew Sassy, LLC was founded in 2008. In 2016, we expanded into our new studio, where girls (ages 8 & up) and adults can learn how to sew. Students learn in a fun environment where they will gain confidence, problem solving skills, and independence with each new sewing project.
Equipment / Facility
We have a beautiful 1,400 sq. ft. Sewing Studio with 12 Janome Sewing Machines, 3 Serger Machines,
3 Large Cutting Tables, a Large Ironing Station, and 180 individual student storage units.
Our Offerings
- Introduction to Sewing (Child & Adult)
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Christmas Angel Ornament
To Crochet & Embellish
By Kimber Shook
Smashwords Edition
Design & Text Copyright 2013 Kimber Shook
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This pattern and design was created by me through trial and error. If this is similar to any that you have run across or designed yourself it is by sheer coincidence.
If you feel that this pattern is confusing and missing instructions, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will try to help in any way I can. I have added some photos along with the instructions to help guide you through.
I want to thank you for your purchase and allowing me to share my love of creating Christmas ornaments with you.


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Before You Catch Him/Her
If you read part one of this series, you know that you need to have a policy in place with regards to academic dishonesty in distance learning. If you do not, you will face situations where the accused claims, "I didn't know." If you give that argument to a police officer after breaking a traffic law, you will still get a ticket. If you give that excuse to a teacher or someone else in academia, you will get a reprieve. Why the difference? Our culture seems to place different values on these situations. As instructors, we'd be hard pressed to change American values. That is why we must work within their confines and be prepared for the situations that are sure to arise.
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Hard Proof
How do you know that a student cheated? It must be more than a sick feeling in your stomach. Document the events. Include dates and the situation. If you suspect a student, start keeping records so that you will have a case if and when something tangible develops.
Not all situations will be clear-cut, but some will. If your student fails a turnitin.com analysis you will have the evidence you need. Other cases will be more difficult, but if you have been diligent in your record-keeping, your case should hold.
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Now What?
If you are relatively sure that a student has been cheating here are some of your options:
- Ask the student about what is going on. Don't directly accuse the student of cheating. Ask him/her about some of the suspicious activity you've noted.
- If the student denies cheating but you are pretty sure it happened, give him/her a different version of the test question to complete.
- Informally interview the student on the topic of the paper. If some of the vocabulary in the paper is uncharacteristic for that student, ask him/her to define the term.
- Notify your institution that you have caught a student cheating and allow them to help you process the event. Do not let the idea that the student's cheating is your fault keep you from seeking the support you need in a difficult situation like this.


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Saturday was a day of relatively few goals in the Premier League, but that didn't stop the action being as dramatic as ever.
There were narrow home wins for Manchester City and Norwich , both of whom left it late to overcome Hull City and Southampton respectively.
Newcastle United also picked up a win , Hatem Ben Arfa's fine strike handing them their first victory of the season against an out-of-sorts Fulham at St James' Park.
Stoke won their second game on the trot, shocking West Ham in London thanks to a free-kick from substitute Jermaine Pennant, while Cardiff and Everton played out a 0-0 draw .
On Sunday, Liverpool overcame Manchester United thanks to Daniel Sturridge's early goal, Swansea saw off West Brom, and Arsenal won the North London derby.
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Band of Outsiders' creative director Scott Sternberg and Bon Appétit editor in chief Adam Rapoport hosted a dinner at downtown's Grand Central Market on Tuesday night in honor of style writer turned canning wunderkind Kevin West and his new book "Saving the Season: A Cook's Guide to Home Canning, Pickling, and Preserving."
Before the 100-person, Southern-flavored dinner, guests from the worlds of art, fashion and food including Doug Aitken, Liz Goldwyn, China Chow, Katherine Ross, Zoe Cassavetes, Bret Easton Ellis and Vogue's West Coast editor Lisa Love, milled about among bales of stratgically placed hay and drank cocktails and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer from canning jars.
As if that wasn't indication enough, the evening wasn't much on formalities, with Rapoport and Sternberg making only the briefest of remarks before the feast commenced. "I wanted to acknowledge this evening as a fusion of the worlds of fashion and food," said Sternberg, "that I don't think could happen anywhere else but Los Angeles."
Sternberg drew a parallel to West's career arc. "Over the years we've all seen this strange, interesting and wonderful juxtaposition between what he was -- which was the sort of guy who wrote about skewering socialites -- and what he is now -- which is a guy who spends all day skewering pickles."


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This post was sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central.
I recently learned about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, a program designed to capture moments that spark the curiosity in children (and all of us) and expand on them. All those moments can add up to something much bigger, they can add up to a lifetime of learning and curiosity. Recently releasing their #SparkAMind program, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt strives to capture all these curious moments and they have built a space where people can share ideas and ways to help encourage even more similar moments.
Lennox has always been curious – but at the end of last year, we moved from a house that had almost no backyard, to a house that is on close to an acre of land. With the new home and yard, grew a huge curiosity for Lennox. She wanted to go exploring every inch of the yard, inspecting the plants, the trees, the bugs/animals and the flowers.
It was such a great change for her, even if it was emotionally stressing and difficult on the whole family, her curiosity and chance to learn outside expended so much overnight.
I love to let Lennox go outside and explore on her own now. I can watch from inside or on the deck and she seems so little in such a big space. I can hear her singing and talking to herself, examining flowers, cutting flowers to bring in – or just running around and having fun like a little kid should!
If your child has a curious moment and you decide to capture it through a though, a photo, a video; just tag it with #SparkAMind for others to see. On the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt website, all of those captured #SparkAMind moments will be put together to view. They then use all of those views and shares as a way to help low-income communities. For each share, they will donate a children's book to an early learning organization to help bridge the gap between multi-income groups and help give today's children the resources for a successful education and life.
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Atlanta, GA based rock band ERIS has released the official music video for their cover of the LINKIN PARK hit single, "Lost in the Echo." The self-directed music video showcases the band's high energy, driving live performance, and the single is available to stream / download online now.
"Eris will mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For us, it's a new beginning. An unfiltered look at the ever changing world we live in. The good, the bad, the happy, the sad, the beginning, the end. …
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California-based rock and roll band Well Hung Heart has released the first song & music video from their forthcoming album, "OBEY", a dystopian glam rock anthem for today's times. Lead singer Greta Valenti explains, "We wanted to release 'Obey' first as it is the most direct message with kind of an ominous warning to it. The song itself has a very fun swagger, but with an underlining sort of biblical warning to it all. It's also a tribute to John Carpenters's film They Live and George A. Romero's Night of …
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Alternative Metal Band DIRTY MACHINE has released the Official Music Video for the title track off of their upcoming, debut album, Discord. Releasing May 26 via Zombie Shark Records, Discord was produced by Ben Jovi and Dirty Machine at Left Coast Label Studios. The music video for "Discord" was produced by Ron Thunderwood from 9Electric, who has directed music videos for Hollywood Undead, Combichrist, and Stitched up Heart.
We are excited to be joining forces with Zombie Shark Records, a record label whose mission is to bring back the genre that Dirty Machine themselves and so many millions of other fans around the world live for – nu …
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Alternative Rock/Hip-Hop Quintet MiltonJ and The Leftovers have released their newest LP, Vain Wisdom along with their tender lyric video for the poignant single "Sun".
"The track is about the love I have for my son Adrianno and the perspective of a kid who walked the path of fatherhood at a young age. It was an attempt to explain with words why the responsibilities and struggles that come from being a parent are welcomed because of the bond you have with your child." – MiltonJ
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Alternative Rock & Hip Hop band MiltonJ and The Leftovers aren't new to the industry and, as their debut video off their upcoming album for "Killing Dreams" showed, they aren't naive to the challenges. Their upcoming album, Vain Wisdom , which drops this Friday, is full of layered stories, covering everything from a broken heart to the experience of unexpected fatherhood, all brought together through lead singer MiltonJ's clever and relatable rapping. Today we have the pleasure of premiering "Of Every Face," a classic rock composition that highlights both MiltonJ's vocal versatility and …
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Alternative Rock/Hip-Hop Quintet Milton J and The Leftovers have released the debut video for "Killing Dreams" off of their upcoming Vain Wisdom album. "Killing Dreams" combines the compositional depth of a fully rounded instrumental orchestration with sharp, provocatively subversive lyrics.
The track was an opportunity for me to express the frustration and struggle that I've been experiencing for the past few years. This industry is like modern day politics, so dependent on its formulaic copies of artists that have come and gone. The point of this song was to address the …
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Levitika has released a music video for her track "Zombie Barbie". The track which is available for purchase now on iTunes was produced by Jeff Blue (Linkin Park, Korn, Limp Bizkit), and the video was directed by Nima Nabili Rad (Justice Crew, Martin Garrix, Dami Im). The song will be going to U.S. radio in April, and Levitika will be doing a U.S. tour this spring.
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Southern California based Alternative Rock band Alorion have released a music video for their cover of Linkin Park's #1 hit "Faint" which was directed by the band Movements (Fearless Records). Alorion burst on to the scene last Summer with their debut EP Between Calm & Chaos which was recorded by Tom Denney (A Day To Remember) and is available now on iTunes.
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Music is for public consumption, to be interpreted by the listener regardless of what may be the thoughts behind the band/musician when the song was written. Be that as it may, Egypt Central, from Memphis, TN are pretty straight forward in the message of their music; be who you are, don't let anyone hold you down and if you get pushed, it is ok to push back sometimes.


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Air France GP7200-Powered A380 Takes First Flight
TOULOUSE, France.- The first Air France A380, powered with Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, successfully completed a 4-hour inaugural test route flight from Airbus, Toulouse on Feb. 12, 2009. The aircraft flew to Airbus Hamburg on Feb. 16, where it will be painted in Air France livery, and its interior will be customized for the airline. The A380 is scheduled for delivery to Air France in October.
The aircraft is the first of 12 A380s Air France has on order, and all 12 will be powered with Engine Alliance GP7200 engines. Air France is the second customer for the joint venture company of GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney, whose GP7200 engines entered service with Emirates last August.
This first flight represents another milestone in the GP7200 program, Engine Alliance President Jim Moravecek said. Were ready for our entry into service with Air France this year, and we couldnt be more excited about working with them"
The GP7200 is derived from two successful wide body engine programs, the GE90 and the PW4000. The A380 meets stringent Stage 4 noise regulations and Londons QC2 departure noise rules. According to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification test data, the GP7200 engine is the quietest engine on this aircraft. The GP7200s environmental emissions are also well below current and anticipated regulations.
The GP7200 is manufactured at GE and Pratt & Whitney, with GE assembling the core in Durham, NC, and Pratt &Whitney manufacturing the fan module, low pressure compressor and low pressure turbine. Final engine assembly is conducted at Pratt & Whitneys Engine Center in Middletown, Conn.
The Engine Alliance is a 50/50 joint venture of General Electric Aviation (NYSE:GE) and Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
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Pet of the Week – Oliver and Sissy
This week's Pets of the Week are Oliver and Sissy, sent in by their pet parent, Bobbie!
These two dogs are very precious to me, and have changed my life in more ways than i would have ever imagined. I was never a dog person until i got Sissy a year and a half ago, and i loved her so much that i went and got Oliver 8 months later.
Sissy is one of the most happy dogs i have ever met, as you can see from her picture (the one on the right) she is ALWAYS smiling! she has NEVER ever growled or bitten anyone, i have never seen her in a bad mood, and she is totally happy if she can give you kisses all day long!
Oliver is my gentle little man. Where as Sissy is the more dominate and active one of the two, he is extremely loving, and gentle and his goal is to make sure i know he loves me. I am woken up every morning at 8 am sharp by kisses from Oliver, never fails. He is VERY loyal to me, where i go, he goes, doesn't matter what he is doing, he is always by my side!
Both of these dogs are a god send to me, and i cannot imagine life without them now!
We'd love to feature your pet(s) as our Pet of the Week! Just send us a photo or two and a short bio to firstname.lastname@example.com!


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About us
The Park Ridge Retreat offers our guests a relaxed and quiet stay, set overlooking the beautiful coastal village of rural Gerringong. Nestled amidst our picturesque established gardens, you are greeted with a warm smile, spacious rooms, and generous wide corridors adorning original artworks of modern artists.
Just a stone's throw from the beaches and the town centre, we are located adjacent the shops, coffee houses, restaurants, and supermarket that make Gerringong's eclectic shopping precinct. As our name suggests, a short stroll along the ridge of headland we are situated on, brings you to an outlook and to the Whale watching platform, affording you breathtaking views of the ocean, surrounding parkland and the rugged and dramatic coasts of Boat Harbour and Werri Beach.
Our retreat comprises three floors with underground parking. We offer 30 rooms with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, catering to a variety of sleeping arrangements and various price options. Where all rooms are non-smoking, most rooms include balconies, a perfect spot to sit, take in the views and enjoy some room service breakfast. In the twilight of the evening, our fine dining restaurant offers contemporary Australian cuisine in a candlelit ambience overlooking our tranquil gardens.
House Policy:
> We enforce a strict Zero Tolerance Policy on any unruly, loud, illegal or offensive behaviour. Unauthorized parties, group gatherings & functions which have not been pre-approved by management (at the time of booking) are strictly prohibited.
> The Park Ridge provides a quiet country retreat for guests, accordingly we ask guests to consider others and be mindful of noise, especially after hours.
> Please restrict children from running through hallways and stairwells. This is also for their own safety.
> Park Ridge Retreat is a smoke free hotel; smoking in the rooms is not permitted, except for balconies, provided you close the balcony doors. Ashtrays are provided.


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So my LGG4 arrived yay
I was super excited to get my parcel finally delivered - first thing I noticed was it was a really light parcel - that's a good sign as it means the phones going to be light :)
What was in the box?
3 things :
- bluetooth headset
- info about the campaign
So I blatantly ignored the headset and wait straight to the techy goodness of the phone.
First impression was wow its got a big screen at least a cm wider and taller than my S3. The phone itself is quite thin with a slight curve to the back so that it fits comfortably in your hand. Even with the battery in its still pretty light too which is great as I can pop it in my pocket without it weighing my trousers down!
With the phone came....NO INSTRUCTIONS!!!! What? ARRRGGHHH so I don't normally read instructions inside out and back to front but this is a brand new phone, it's completely different to the samsung and iphones which I have used before and I have no idea how to use it.
Putting my sim card in was easy enough then came the big challenge - it took me a few minutes to work out how to turn it on! I checked the front no button, I checked the sides no button...there is a button on the back but it looks like a camera button - that can't be the power button can it? Yep it is - phew!
After feeling really stupid for taking so long to work it out I got the phone on and running.
First thing to notice is the screen - its amazing really bright and crystal clear - even with the plastic covering on (which I have left on for the entire trial as I dont wanna scratch it) the pics not brill as taken with my old phone but it should give u an idea :)
The screen is also super responsive but not overly so. It means it responds quickly and well to your finger but doesn't open tonnes of things you dont want opened.
I immediately set up my social media - it doesn't come with fb pre-loaded which is odd as most phones do now and I decided against downloading the fb ap as I am not keen on it so access FB via the browser. Instagram and Twitter were easy to do and I downloaded the aol and yahoo mail aps so I can get my email.
The speed of connectivity to the internet using my sim was really fast compared to my previous phone. Signal strength for 3 is pretty poor in my house generally and in the past I have struggled to get the net. No probs with this phone straight on and pretty much instantaneous access on youtube yay.
I also tried it with my home wi-fi again super fast and easy to connect with no probs. The wifi signal in some of the rooms is quite weak but the phone still managed to connect and run quickly on it.
I spent some time playing with it and trying out the pre-loaded programmes including -
- smart remote - super easy to set up and use and works on all the tvs and the sky box :D
- LG Health - a nice fitness tracker - easy to set up and it logs how long you have been walking for, how many calories you have used and what % of your set daily goal that is (you can set the goal to whatever you like)
- LGG4 trial app - an app for us reviewers to upload our 100 great photo moments
The thing I was most looking forward to about the phone was the camera - it has 2 cameras one at the front which is 16MP which is more than my fuji digicam and the selfie one which is 8MP.
I have to admit though I was a tad disappointed with the main camera. Yes you can get some amazing shots but only if your subject will stay still for 30-60 seconds. The shutter speed is really slow and the camera response from you clicking the camera button to taking the photo is also delayed. It meant that some awesome shots were missed.
Now I know there is a way of going in and fully adjusting the camera but that's not really what I was expecting to have to do on my phone. I have a DSLR camera that I can faff about like that with - my phone camera should be point and click and it should work well on the automatic settings. So that I can spontaneously grab my phone and snap a great shot. I also found it didn't seem to employ any antishake tech so if your taking a pic and your hand shakes slightly it doesnt autofocus it just blurs the picture.
That being said the quality of the photos when your subject consents to sit quietly and your able to hold the camera completely still and steady is really really good and crystal clear.
The selfie camera is awesome and it has a built in little tool which basically smooths out blemishes - its kinda like an airbrush tool and really does make you look good it even smooths wrinkles!
I've been using the phone a lot and found the battery really doesn't last longer than a day but I am a heavy user - I use it for facebook, twitter and instagram and probably spend around 2-4 hours on the phone on these apps/sites. I also use it for e-mail and again I am probably spending around 1 hour accessing e-mail. Add in the phone calls, texts, fitness tracker, alarm clock and youtube time and its probably being used quite heavily & continuously for around 6+ hours a day which is actually not bad. From fully charged and with that amount of use the battery is usually under 20% when I go to bed.
It is really quick to charge the battery which is great from nearly empty to fully charged is just a couple of hours.
I am really enjoying using the phone and its different features. Because my phone arrived late I didn't really give much thought to taking part in the photo challenge as I figured most people who had their phone earlier would have completed the challenge much more quickly. I recently got an e-mail from the insiders team to say the 44 winners had been chosen (I knew I wasn't one of them as I only uploaded 25/100 photos!) along with the winners announcement they also had exciting news - they were going to offer another 100 insiders who completed the challenge a chance to keep the phone! I am now so all on that and have been trying to find photos to fit each of the categories - do I think my photos are the best and most original? Probably not to be honest but I'm gonna give it a good try!
Part 3 a finally summary and what happens next to follow when I know what happens next :)


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20 tales of being an only child
A Magazine feature on the generation of single children in China that has resulted from the country's one-child policy prompted readers to share their own stories of growing up without siblings.
The piece noted that some Chinese children regretted the lack of brothers and sisters, while others saw pros amid the cons. Among our readers, too, there are both positive and negative views.
Shirley Saundry, Saltash, England: My parents emigrated to South Africa when I was six. Mother died when I was eight (I'm now in my early 70s) and my father died 40 years ago. Only continuous presence was my aunt who kept in touch with me by post all my life until she died. Met up with surviving cousin and now elderly aunt in Australia in the 80s - I felt a complete outsider. Have always thought of myself as an orphan, belonging nowhere, no family history, no home. Had six marriages and still lonely. Childhood stability and family are vital. I get on well with people, but very few people "know" me. Looking back, my isolated and unloved childhood crippled me. Numerous changes of schools - almost no education, friends, possessions or support. But hey, I am a survivor.
Gosgog, Masinloc, Philippines: I grew up as an only child. Aged seven I was sent to boarding school, but when at home I had a best friend, an excellent mother and a good dad who worked hard but was a disciplinarian. Later in life, I married a number of times and today live with a girl 40 years younger than me, who has three kids.
Ildi Clarke, Colchester, Essex, UK: I was an only child and now I'm 61. I was born in Ballarat, Australia, to Hungarian refugee parents. At the age of 22, I went to see the world, then went back to Australia, then wanted to explore ideas, starting a BA at Monash University at 24, which led me to Essex at 29 to do an MA. I left [home] with intense guilt, and my relationship with my mother has been a psychological preoccupation - lots of therapy to stop feeling guilty about what I was doing to her by my absence. It's not simple, lots of guilt and now a very sad lonely mother who at 85, looks forward to my weekly Skype. I still feel very mean to have done this to her - but could I have stayed and lived up to her expectations? I feel I've ruined her life and that's a heavy burden at times.
William Buchanan, Athens, Tennessee, US: I had no siblings or cousins while growing up. Furthermore, I had only one widowed parent (my mother), and no other family within 600 miles. Such an existence was OK, albeit a bit lonely sometimes. Even so, I suspect that my heightened creativity and imagination have been enhanced by my frequent solitude as a child. The fact that I had no father figure, as a child, has had a much greater impact than no siblings, I feel. I have absolutely no understanding of what it is like to have brothers, sisters, or a father, and such concepts are only abstractions to me. My personality and values were shaped exclusively by one parent, with no other familial members to influence me or provide alternative perspectives. My life might have turned out differently, and I suspect "better", if I'd had two parents... but as for a lack of siblings, I'm rather glad that things turned out the way they did.
Chloe, Gloucester: I grew up as the "privileged" adopted only child of a university professor and his fairly upmarket wife. Their personal anxieties - which could not be aired or helped, in the 60s and 70s - led to a life of perpetual greyness. Everything fun was "too much trouble". I was repeatedly told "don't aim too high, you'll only be disappointed". But my parents also lavished educational and life enriching experiences on me: I had loads of books, and holidays abroad. From the age of four, I knew I was lonely and that it would be ill-mannered to complain or behave badly - since I'd been "chosen" to be their child. Being an "only" caused huge difficulties at school and university - I had the mannerisms of rather stuffy adults (my parents) which made me a laughing stock. I'm now 53. It turns out that enduring so many years alone was good training for how my life is now. I don't get frightened and I don't permit people to bully me. I've worked to develop empathy and I am protective of people who find themselves isolated and in difficulty.
Rachel, London: I'm an only child born and raised in a time and place where this was unusual. That meant being constantly reminded of "how lonely" I must feel and even "how selfish" my parents were (since they chose having only one child). I personally hated being an only child when I was a child; I remember playing with another only-child friend as if we were "sisters", or seeking the attention of my cousins constantly. Nowadays, however, I am almost 30 and I realise that being an only child has also many advantages. I'm more independent, more successful, focused in my studies and career and (you wouldn't believe) it has also made me a very sociable person (since "only children" tend to be always looking for friendship and understanding).
WZ, Singapore: I'm currently 25 - when I was born it was the final years of our country's "stop at two" policy - not as draconian as China's policy but there were many similarities, such as hefty penalties (the third child did not qualify for state benefits, coerced sterilisations etc). Notwithstanding the prevailing policies, my parents had more personal reasons not to give me a younger sibling. We are also ethnic Chinese, and my parents were from huge families themselves. My mom had four other siblings while my father had to contend with nine other living siblings, and influenced by their own growing up experiences, they have decided that they should concentrate their resources to rear one child. I don't think that I would definitely be happier if I had a sibling - it really depends on how the dynamics are. While some of my cousins are close with each other, I also know of those who are perpetually in conflict.
Dr Raymond J Ritchie, Phuket, Thailand: I was an only child. I am now 59 and my youngest cousin is 14 years older than me. No regrets at all. My mother was widowed at 56 with a 15-year-old son to bring up. If I had had a sibling, I would not have been able to get the education I did. I inherited my house in Australia and every cent my parents had ever earned. When I was growing up there was an enormous bias against only children, now it is the norm. Most couples have only one child because that is all they can provide for. Society has not adjusted to it. One effect is the enormous generational concentration of wealth by the middle class - a single grandchild is inheriting all their grandparents' and parents' money.
Sophie Chorich, San Francisco: I was never measured or compared to a more accomplished brother or had to worry that maybe my sister was prettier than me. Holidays were always bountiful and I have always had my own room. I didn't miss the opportunity of having a built-in playmate or road trip games partner. I was just accustomed to being mostly on my own from the start. I guess this individualism and isolation runs in my family. My family is a very small one, full of distant people. Distant geographically and distant emotionally. I'm not socially crippled by any means, I make friends easily and find it easy to empathise with others. But long-term relationships are a weakness of mine. I'm not sure if the spindly family structure can be implicated in that defect, but I feel it plays some part.
Karen Cha, Shanghai, China: As a victim under China's one-child policy, I do hope my parents can bear another kid to keep my company. When I was young, my parents asked me: "Do you want a younger brother or sister?" "No! I don't want to share anything belonging to me with her." Now I know it's just a joke made by my parents. But I don't need to regret to say such words, because even if I "approved", my parents will not bear another child, otherwise, as teachers in school, they will be dismissed. I have six cousins though, and they treat me very well. Sometimes when I am alone, I eagerly hope I can have my own brother or sister, rather than cousins. Except my parents, there is no one in the world I can talk to and share joys and sadness any time I have a need to with.
Sorana, Iasi, Romania: I myself grew up in the 70s and 80s without siblings. However, I was fortunate enough to have had "neighbourhood siblings" - my childhood friends, who lived in the same apartment block as me and played in the same "yard". We went through school at the same pace, passed our exams at the same time, and some of us still keep in touch despite the distance that now separates us. Having a long-term, live-in relationship has also been pretty strange for me, as having to share stuff (space, things, food etc) felt new and slightly weird, at least in the beginning. At the same time it is wonderful to be able to share both joy and hardship - I can't help thinking that most people who have siblings enjoy this from the start of their lives.
Joy Abbott, Nottingham: As a twin who unfortunately lost my only sister at the age of seven, I am in the unusual position to be able to comment on life both with and without siblings. Beyond the major grieving period, I adapted to life as a singleton and as a teenager watched friends argue with their siblings. I think it is now aged 30 that I miss not having a sibling more than ever. I see my friends who are now close to their siblings, and share life events such as getting married and having children. This is something I won't ever experience. I worry that as I get older, the responsibility to care for my parents will be on me alone.
Dr Jun Zhang, Cardiff: I was born in 1976. It was just after the Cultural Revolution, life was tough. I think it is not that bad to be a single child in a collective society as I have seven cousins just from my mum's side. As a child, I was looked after by grandparents, aunties and uncles, therefore, I never felt alone. I agree with what Yang Ge said in the article that I wouldn't have had the chance to come to the UK to study if my parents had another child. They wouldn't have been able to support me financially. I do see the negative side - as I was away for the first year, my parents especially my mum felt very lonely. As my parents are 5,000 miles away from me, I do make sure I ring them at least twice a week. Overall, I am a very happy single child.
Rachel E Hodges, South Staffordshire, UK: I have no siblings and, unusually, as both my parents are only children, I have no cousins or aunts and uncles either. I did not find this a problem growing up - my parent's friends were my "aunts and uncles" and I am naturally gregarious and have always had a large and wide friendship group. Obviously my parents had more time and energy to focus on me, but, luckily they weren't pushy types and this made me closer to them rather than feel pressured. My household was notably much, much calmer than those of my friends as there were rarely any arguments. However, as an adult I realise the value of having had a sibling as a child to spar with. I still avoid confrontation at all costs and am pretty hopeless in an argument. I look at my two daughters now, aged three and six, and realise the love they have for one another and what I have missed out on.
RM, London: I had no siblings and my cousins all live in the north so I was the distant southerner that only saw them once a year. My mother's family lived abroad. I remember as a small child begging my parents for a sibling. Growing up as an only child is miserable, personally I think it should be illegal to have only one child. Being an only child with no close cousins is also a worry when you are older. My mother is also an only child. Since my father died she is completely isolated in the UK. I have vowed to have at least two children. If we were financially better off I'd have four.
Lisa Cox, Fort Worth, Texas: I got a bit lonely sometimes but my grandparents kept me when my parents were at work, and sometimes there were cousins around. I have a lot of cousins, so I got the idea of what it's like to have siblings, and based on that experience (and things that have happened since we reached adulthood), plus the experience of other family members, I am very very glad I'm an only child! I'm also glad based on what I've heard friends say about how they treated their siblings when they were growing up. In some cases, it's a wonder their siblings still speak to them! I don't mind having the responsibility of taking care of my parents - even if you do have siblings, there's no guarantee they'll help you.
Karen Rogers, Ashland, Oregon, US: I am an only child and both my parents were only children. I had no cousins. I learned at an early age to be self-reliant. I had and have lots of great friends. I am 52 now. I chose not to have children though I enjoy my friends' kids and have been kind of an auntie to them. I don't feel lonely or less whole because I don't have siblings. In fact, some of my close friends have become "sisters and brothers" to me. I have not met too many people like myself. Sure, I have met only children, but not with parents who were only children as well. It is easy for me to be alone and at times I probably need my personal space more than others. There is almost a spiritual aspect to know oneself so well, to not rely on others for anything. I have to say that at times it has been difficult to share possessions, finances, time with others or intimate partners. I don't know if this has anything to do with being an only child. I suspect it does.
David Wootton, Beamsville, ON, Canada: I grew up not only with no siblings but without any grandparents, uncles, aunts or cousins. Furthermore, my dad was 57 when I was born and my mother was 40. My grandfather on my dad's side was born in England in 1841 and my first uncle was born in 1870. I am now 70. Almost everyone whom I knew when I was a child was born in the Victorian era. Most of my family pictures were taken during this time and I still have them and cherish them. My dad was sent to Canada in 1910 and so I never knew of his family. He had seven siblings. I think that he was a Barnardo's child.
Lisa, Bangkok, Thailand: I grew up an only child in the southern US and am now in middle age. I do tend to be introverted, less socially focused, which has been an advantage in terms of cultivating my skills and accomplishing things. This said, I value my social life and would have liked to have closer family members of my generation. There were huge advantages to being the only child and few disadvantages. I was less socially sophisticated than the other children in a way that made me less sneaky and aggressive than a lot of the other girls. So far as I could tell, all of the class bullies cut their teeth at home on siblings. As an only child I definitely got more resources (expensive schools, cultural and travel opportunities) and this gave me a big advantage. With overpopulation looming, the world adding one billion people a decade, the prejudice against only children needs to be re-examined. We are generally *not* selfish, antisocial and spoiled, the stereotypes I grew up hearing.
Liz Burgess, Ribble Valley, Lancashire England: I have had a very interesting career, worked in four continents and many different countries, had several long relationships which I hoped might lead to marriage, but which never did. The biggest hole in my life is, and has been for a long time, the lack of anyone with whom to share wonderful - and not-so-wonderful -memories of my life, from childhood to retirement. A brother or sister would naturally have had a part of my experience, if only by letter and conversations on annual leaves - but there is not, and never has been, apart from my parents who both died when I was a fairly young adult, anyone who has ever shared this throughout my entire lifetime. When I see present-day friends sharing both troubles and joys with their siblings, I am so very envious. It is a relationship I yearned for as a child, and yearn for still.
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You may have heard the word "ergonomic" buzzing around. Indeed, this term refers to a growing trend in offices and workplaces. Whether you work at a large corporation or in your own home office, having ergonomic furniture can help increase productivity and prevent pain.
What is Ergonomic furniture
Ergonomic furniture has developed as a response to problems that arise from workers spending so many long hours behind a desk. With the increase in computer use, we often find ourselves sitting down for long periods of time. While the idea is that with technology we can be more productive, this is not always the case. If we are working in an uncomfortable environment, we may tend to be less productive than we would like to be. With long hours of sitting and less physical activity, our bodies can become tired and worn out faster than we would like.
The term "ergonomic" refers to the design of equipment. This design is made in an attempt to increase productivity and comfort, while reducing weariness and pain. Ergonomic keyboards and Ergonomic chairs and are just two examples of ergonomic furniture.
The importance of Ergonomic furniture
Over the course of time, our bodies may experience pain from being in one position for so long. A common injury in office workers is back pain. Finding the perfect computer chair that helps reduce pain and prevent it is necessary in today's working environment.
If you have employees, it is important to consider their comfort while working. Providing them with ergonomic furniture is just one of the many ways to increase employee morale. And it is likely that they will be more efficient at work as well. In today's work environment, it is necessary to take this into consideration.
Factors to consider
After providing yourself and employees with ergonomic furniture, make sure that it is being used properly. Have employees adjust their chairs so that their feet sit comfortably on the floor. Their legs and back should be positioned between a 100 and 110-degree angle. The lumbar support should be comfortable for them.
In addition to ergonomic furniture, you can take measures to ensure that employees are not spending too many hours at the desk. Have them take breaks periodically. Pause during meetings and spend a few minutes moving around and stretching.
Now that you have an idea of what is ergonomic furniture, you may consider getting it for your office. Even if you have a family computer at home, you may want to purchase a chair that can be used by the family while on the computer.
Many are still learning the answer to the question, "What is ergonomic furniture?" As it continues to develop and improve, it is very likely that it will become a vital part of home and office furniture. Look online for deals or visit stores near you as you begin your search. Try out the furniture and make sure that it is comfortable. Then sit back and enjoy the comfort of ergonomic furniture.


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If the wrong methods are applied then there will be no results or results which can incur a nightmare. Some may never realize how their "actions" actually create more problems instead of solutions. The word speaks about how God is displeased when individuals come up against the anointed. So when individuals are going about matters in the wrong way they'll realize that their efforts aren't producing what they've hoped. Perhaps some should consider kindness and try to do some good and see what happens.
There will always be some who want to solve matters in their own way but because of being bull headed they're finding that they're not going in the direction they'd go in. Too many people end up with more problems on their plate because of trying to continuously come up against others. Not even considering there's other ways, positive ways, ways which will make more happier if "applied." Not using the proper methods won't produce what some may want but in time they may figure out their tactics are ridiculous.
There's a lot of people who are more focused on committing evil than good. There has to be a time when one wants to do some good. Trying to continuously place others in a ditch. Where's the "problem solvers?" There seems to be more individuals generating more problems instead of providing solutions. Problems don't just go away. Some become larger and then there goes the chaos. What makes some become so problematic? Perhaps not receiving what they want or because of not being happy.
There will always be dysfunctional individuals in the world. No matter what goes on their thoughts may be on trying to cause disconnections instead of making the world a better place "to live" in. That's how some think. Sounds pretty sad. Some may feel so down and all they know is how to try and get others down. Some may get tired of the same tactics and the same methods and try to do some good. They're the ones who may sit back and think.
With all of the troubles within the world. There should be more people trying to produce laughter and joy. There's way too many people focused on trying to make sure others don't get ahead instead of focusing on their own prosperity. There should at least be some attempts "to be happy." Who really has time to be so focused on how individuals are living? Perhaps some desire to see others fail. Some will try all sorts of tactics to try and produce grief for others. "There always be the ones who choose to smile even when the storms arise." BY:
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Wishing everyone a safe and fun filled 4th of July!
Ilona Royce Smithkin – May the fourth be with you. Some people spread misery, and you my dear, spread love and cheer. I decided to buy green bananas for you, Ilona. (You coined a great phase. LOL)
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I love using Heimerdinger, he is definitely one of my favorite heroes. Unfortunately, he is someone that almost always should be in the solo mid on Summoner's Rift, or should at least be soloing a lane. This is not a requirement for him, because he gains level fine regardless, but it sucks for his teammates since Heimer will last hit minions soooo often that a lane partner ends up under-leveled. He works very well if you have a jungler or need a mid. He can easily hold off most heroes, even if there are two.
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Always lay turrets. Even if you don't see how it would be useful now, make sure to always have two turrets placed or be planning on where to place the two turrets. If you have time while running away to drop one do it since a counter push could end up with you pinging a retreating champion and killing them.
When your Concussion Grenade hits lv4 and your Micro-Rockets is Lv1, you can kill the wraith creeps without even leaving the mid lane. You can also kill the enemy wraiths, depriving them of EXP and getting you some too!
Harass the enemy champ with your grenade all game. You will keep a ranged champ on their toes with running to avoid and a melee champ will not want to advance cause you will stun them and run.
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Episode One : Slab City, California, U.S.A.
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There's no shortage of nonsensical information in the world of health and fitness. When's the last time you exclaimed, "Oh goody! Another 3 Foods to Avoid at All Costs if You Want to Get Lean and Toned and Finally Like How You Look in a Swimsuit" article?
Like the world needs another one of those.
Sometimes I can laugh at the utterly ridiculous crap that floats around social media. But other times it upsets me because much of it adds to the false notion that health and fitness is complicated.
There's infinite amounts of rubbish swirling around regarding health and fitness, and you're tired of it, right? You want simple, proven principles that actually work so you don't have to waste time or be unnecessarily stressed.
The following five (no nonsense) principles do just that.
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1) Eat mostly real, minimally processed foods. Put an emphasis on consuming plenty of plant-based foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes, nuts and seeds, whole grains). Other great foods include dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, and seafood. (For additional information see The Diet That Has No Name.)
2) Strength train 2-4 days per week. This is according to your preferences and time availability. Whether you want to lift heavy barbells at the local gym two or three days per week or work out at home with bodyweight exercises; do what works for you. Use primarily large, compound exercises and improve your performance a little each time you repeat a workout.
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Unit 14: Ladybugs
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Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate mastery of a unit on ladybugs by scoring 80% or above on a unit assessment.
Big Idea: Summative assessments will measure what students have learned , and can apply, at the end of a unit.
Science, insects, assessment, observations, life cycles
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This unit on ladybugs had many different components. I wanted to create a Ladybug Assessment that would highlight the main points in each of the lessons, and at the same time, also allow my students to show what they know when writing and applying the Science. The assessment has multiple choice, and fill in the blank. I also opted for one question where students would be able to explain the life cycle by illustrating and labeling the process.
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Years of counterterrorism and nation-building operations in Africa's Sahel region have honed the French army air corps' combat tactics and multinational operational skills and its ability (and that of Airbus Helicopters) to support helicopters in hot, harsh conditions.
The Sahel is the semi-arid region south of the Sahara Desert that runs the width of Africa, from Senegal in the west to Sudan in the east. The French defense ministry refers to the area of operations as the Sahel-Sahara Strip.
The air corps also has been honed and tested by ongoing allied operations out of Djibouti as part of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. That multinational task force has been operating in eastern Africa since shortly after Sept. 11, 2001's terrorist attacks in the U.S. in what some call the forgotten war against terrorism.
Since the Jan. 7, 2015, terrorist attacks on the Paris office of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that killed 12, the air corps has been called upon to support intensified domestic security missions under Operation Sentinelle. That operation was expanded after multiple terrorist attacks in Paris on Nov. 13 and 14 that killed 130 and injured nearly 370.
"We are at a key moment," said the air corps' commander, Maj. Gen. Olivier Gourlez de la Motte.
He likened the moment to France's 1955 introduction of the armed helicopter in operations against guerillas in the Algerian War, which started in 1954 and ended in 1962. The helicopter proved itself a useful combat instrument then.
In Africa today he said, "we see that this instrument has become indispensable."
The corps he commands is known by the French acronym ALAT (for Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre, or light aviation of the land army). ALAT's 5,000 personnel—including roughly 1,000 pilots and 2,200 aircraft mechanics—fly and support more than 305 helicopters (largely Airbus aircraft). ALAT has a budget of roughly 1.2 billion euros (about $1.36 billion).
Here is a summary of some recent activities.
France launched this military operation in the Central African Republic at the end of 2013 after the republic was threatened by sectarian fighting that included the overthrow of the elected government.
Fearing genocide in the country, the United Nations in December 2013 authorized the International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (led by the African Union) to deploy for a year to restore order and ease religious tensions. French forces supported that operation.
While at times France has looked to draw down its forces in the nation, Sanagris continues today, with ALAT and other French forces now supporting the U.N. Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic.
This anti-insurgent operation in the Sahel was launched in August 2014 and includes 3,000 French troops headquartered in Chad's capital of N'Djamena. France is conducting the operation with five former colonies: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger.
The force there is intended to be a permanent one charged, according to France's defense ministry, with two objectives: assisting the armed forces of those five nations in fighting terrorist networks in the Sahel-Sahara region and contributing to the prevention of terrorist safe havens in the region.
The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa's areas of operation include Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Seychelles and Kenya. It also has operations in Mauritius, Comoros, Liberia, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.
The 2,000-strong multinational force is charged, according to the task force, with serving as a "critical power-projection platform" and working with "partner nations, coalition forces, interagency and intergovernmental organizations" to "prevent violent extremist organizations from threatening" allied nations, their citizens and interests.
The air corps today has about 30 helicopters and 250 personnel deployed outside France, according to its commander. That is reduced from peak levels.
At one time, for example, ALAT had 40 helicopters deployed in Mali alone.
The deployed forces include Tiger attack helicopters, SA330 Pumas, AS532 Cougars, SA341/2 Gazelles and EC725 Caracals and NHIndustries NH90 Caimans in Mali, Niger and Chad supporting Operation Barkhane. Others are deployed in the Central African Republic with Operation Sangaris and supporting their special forces in Djibouti.
Deployed forces now are organized as quick reaction forces. In the Central African Republic, for instance, ALAT has several helicopters—utility Pumas, armed Gazelles and Tigers—to support one company of infantry and one of armor.
ALAT also has 28 to 30 helicopters ready to fly in France, with 20 on alert to support Operation Sentinelle and other joint-operations and domestic-security requirements.
Understandably, the deployments have taken their toll.
According to de la Motte, more than 20 of ALAT's 50-plus Tigers have been deployed 44 times on combat missions lasting for more than two months since 2009—to Afghanistan, Libya and Somalia, as well as Mali and the Central African Republic. One Tiger that returned from Mali reportedly had 19 bullet holes in it, and the aircraft has seen challenges in returning to service.
Setting aside gunfire, the Sahel itself attacks helicopters with high temperatures and abrasive sand. This drives a focus toward preventive maintenance. In addition, prior to departing France, ALAT's helicopters are fitted with countermeasures such as sand filters, protective windshield film, special paint on rotor blade leading edges and reinforced seals on hinged cowlings.
The November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris that killed 130 and injured hundreds, combined with an ongoing major reorganization of the Army, has its air corps re-examining support of medical evacuations in domestic emergencies.
Health specialists with France's armed forces are skilled at triage. But a large-scale emergency can overwhelm close-in hospitals.
ALAT leaders are reviewing how its helicopters might transport large numbers of patients to hospitals away from the emergency zone to free up the nearest hospitals to focus care on the most critically injured patients.
One factor they must consider is balancing such medevac missions with the requirement to transport security to and from the emergency zone.


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Saab also will increase its ad budget next year to about $55 million.
The bulk of the 300,000 units in the first mailing will go to owners of competitive vehicles, including Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus and Volvo, said Joel Manby, president-CEO of Saab. Up to 100,000 units will go to current Saab owners.
Saab's past direct marketing programs weren't as targeted and lacked tracking and follow-up, said Chuck Mayer, manager of promotional marketing at Saab.
This program is based on owners with specific competitive car models and, also, on the timing of car-lease expirations.
The refinements come from the database resources of General Motors Corp., which owns half of Saab parent Saab Automobile AB.
The program, via Martin Direct, Richmond, Va., will have three more mailings through next May and includes a test-drive incentive.
The second piece will go to the same list as the first, plus additional names from Saab dealers and leads from its Web site (www.
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"A key part of this is it's interactive. We'll seek out information and see what people's interests are and supply them with customized responses," he said.
Saab owners who wanted a step-up vehicle usually left for other European makes because of Saab's limited lineup, Mr. Mayer continued. The 9-5 should keep them in the Saab family.
The 9-5, already on sale in Europe, has had a warm reception and is on back order, he said.
Mr. Manby said Saab is expected to sell about 109,000 cars worldwide this year. He predicted it will sell 132,000 globally next year.
"The 9-5 is driving that," he added.
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Mohs surgery is used to surgically remove skin cancer. It can be performed right in the office of a dermatologist. This is one of the most precise methods there is to removing skin cancer. Piece of tissue are removed horizontally and the bottom most layer of the skin where the cancer is found will be stained. The doctor will then look at the tissue under a microscope to determine how much deeper they need to go. The layers of tissue continue to be removed until the skin cancer is no longer present when examined with a microscope.
When a person is having Mohs surgery their skin will be stained with a special dye. Frozen pieces of skin that have been died are removed and they are closely studied under a microscope . The tumor is then mapped out on the body. Each layer of skin that is removed is referred to as a level. Mohs surgery is complete once there is no sign of the tumor in the tissue and no additional levels need to be removed.
Mohs surgery is one of the most accurate treatments for skin cancer. It has a high success rate and it is able to preserve normal skin that has not be affected by cancer. Once the cancer is gone the doctor will decide if their patient needs to have wound closure or allow the wound to health naturally. Learn more at Dermatology & Surgery.
Mohs surgery is considered to be one of the most advanced treatments for skin cancer. There is an error margin of 1-3 % which is very impressive when removing cancer. Mohs surgery is not complete until all of the cancer is removed from the body. When a person is having this surgery they should be prepared to spend the day in the doctor's office. Once they are cleared and cancer free a person no longer has to worry about their skin cancer.
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