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Synthetic peptide corresponding to Human JAK2 aa 1100-1200 (C terminal).
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMab® patents
We are constantly working hard to ensure we provide our customers with best in class antibodies. As a result of this work we are pleased to now offer this antibody in purified format. We are in the process of updating our datasheets. The purified format is designated 'PUR' on our product labels. If you have any questions regarding this update, please contact our Scientific Support team.
This product is a recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody.
Our Abpromise guarantee covers the use of ab108596 in the following tested applications.
The application notes include recommended starting dilutions; optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
For unpurified use at 1/100 - 1/500.
|1/5000. Detects a band of approximately 130 kDa (predicted molecular weight: 131 kDa).
For unpurified use at 1/1000.
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence analysis of K562 (Human chronic myelogenous leukemia cell line from bone marrow) cells labeling JAK2 with purified ab108596 at 1/150 dilution (8.5μg/ml). Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100. ab150077, a goat anti-rabbit IgG(Alexa Fluor® 488) was used as the secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution. Ab195889, anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) was used as the counter stain at 1/200 (2.5 μg/ml). PBS instead of the primary antibody was the negative control. DAPI was used as a nuclear counterstain.
Blocking and diluting buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST.
Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of Jurkat (Human T cell leukemia cells from peripheral blood) cells labelling JAK2 with unpurified ab108596 at 1/300 (7.0 μg/mL). Cells were fixed with 4% Paraformaldehydeand permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100. ab150077, Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/1000, 2 μg/mL) was used as the secondary antibody. Nuclei were stained with DAPI (blue).
Confocal image showing nuclear and cytoplasmic staining on Jurkat cell line.
Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of Ramos (Human Burkitt's lymphoma) cells labelling JAK2 with unpurified 108596 at 1/300 (7.0 μg/mL). Cells were fixed with 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100. ab150077, Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/1000, 2 μg/mL) was used as the secondary antibody. Nuclei were stained with DAPI (blue).
Confocal image showing nuclear and cytoplasmic staining on Ramos cell line.
ab108596 at 1/500 dilution (3.0µg/ml) immunoprecipitating JAK2 in K562 (Human chronic myelogenous leukemia lymphoblast) cell lysate.
Lane 1 (input): K562(Human chronic myelogenous leukemia lymphoblast) whole cell lysate 10µg
Lane 2 (+): K562 whole cell lysate, 350µg + ab108596, 2µg
Lane 3 (-): K562 cell lysate, 350µg + rabbit IgG (ab172730), 2µg
For western blotting, ab131366 VeriBlot for IP (HRP) was used at 1/1000.
Blocking and dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
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In an age when consumers seek customization and personalization at every turn, what sense does it make buying your beloved a generic gift basket, full of the usual ho-hum treats?
That's the question behind an emerging movement among retailers, particularly in such gift-oriented categories as gourmet goodies and bath and beauty products, to offer customers the chance to build their own baskets. At cosmetics retailer Crabtree & Evelyn Ltd., the custom basket business is so strong that the Woodstock, Conn.-based company now...

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The award-winning Optima has undergone an evolution with refined design features and a new turbocharged engine in the GT and GT Turbo models. With sporty good looks and enhanced safety features, including Blind Stop Detection, Lane Departure Warning System and Autonomous Emergency Braking, the Optima isn't your run-of-the-mill family car.BrochureSend An EnquiryBook A Test Drive
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There are so many people out there that want to help you if you are just willing to ask. I mean REALLY ask, put yourself on the line and ask the questions that you are afraid to ask. The worst thing that can happen is that you are disappointed in their answer. Go ahead, what are you dying to ask someone?
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Go Ahead. Daydream!
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Art and Culture Are you feeling a little stressed or anxious or overworked or bored these days? Why not head to the beach--if only in your daydreams? The sea is always ready to offer her gifts to you in great abundance. Peace. Relaxation. Romance. Contemplation. Fun. Excitement. Escape. Whether you plan to vacation there this year, or already live at its edge, or simply find the thought of its serenity comforting, there are few experiences on earth that bring such gifts. Writers praise it; painters honor it; photographers capture it; and vacationers retreat to it; philosophers assign metaphors to it. ...
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Go Ahead and Paint That Oak
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Freshen up your outdated kitchen - yes go ahead and paint that oak. Are you ready for a fresh new look for your outdated kitchen?
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Go Ahead, Get Tested
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Diseases and Conditions
If you are suspicious that you might have an STD, you will find basic steps you can take to get a test to find out. Primary, Make an appointment to have a test conducted.
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Go Ahead - Ask For It
By: Judy Davis |
As we grow up, we are often told "Don't ask for that", it's impolite. We are programmed to think that asking for help, support or direction means that we can't do it ourselves. And frankly this just doesn't make sense. The most successful people learn to ask for what they want, and you can learn how to ask for what you need to reach your goals and create the life you desire.
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Go Ahead, Make Mistakes
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Self Improvement
One definition of the word "sin" - hamartia, from the Greek - means 'to miss the mark'. Mistakes aren't sins, in the way we usually understand to mean the word. You just missed the target, is all. Regroup, breathe. Assess, and re-aim. Don't take the error as a scathing condemnation of your judgment, character or intelligence. Circumstances in life can and will beat you down enough without you joining in.
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Chives - Go Ahead, Eat Their Flowers
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Chives are in full bloom from late May to mid June in my Zone 4 garden. They hold their light lavender flowers up above their grass-like leaves as if to show them off. What appears as a single flower is many little flowers that radiate out from a central point. Pull the flowers apart and sprinkle them into a salad. Their onion flavor and unusual color will make your salad come alive.
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Want Leads? Just Go Ahead and Buy Them
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The IT industry needs a fresh breath of air. Pay-per-leads does just about that.
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Pros and Cons of Various Professions: Go Ahead
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The article is devoted to the issue of different professions and occupations and their applicability
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Go ahead get Blackberry mobile phones
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The Blackberry mobile phones are at your threshold. Now on easy payment you can get cheap mobile phones on all networks.
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The Blackberry mobile phones are at your threshold. Now on easy payment you can get cheap mobile phones on all networks.
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Lead Generation Dude: Go Ahead With Motivation
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Network marketing has grown to greater extent wherein you might be in need of finding a suitable person to work as independent marketing representative.
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Manchester Tours
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Travel Tips
There are many occasions when we have to visit a major city throughout the UK. In fact there are even occasions when we visit for leisure rather than going abroad. Lots of us go somewhere to visit and just play it by ear on what we are going to do when we get there. This can mean wasting valuable holiday time doing nothing but trying to find something to do.
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School Tours
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It is no easy feat arranging a group of people to all go to one place and get back home again without delay or hassle – especially when part of this group is a class/coach load of over excited children. It stands to reason that any help you can get with making sure that this runs smoothly is going to be great.
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Rugby Tours
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Do you relish the challenge of organising Rugby Tours for your school or is it a bit of a chore? Transport arrangements have to be made, local accommodation needs to be found and games have to be arranged. Would you ...
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The Team of our Solicitors in Property Conveyancing in London and the UK
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Conveyancing - Commercial Properties
We represent landlords and tenants in all types of commercial property conveyancing transactions. The services provided include
- Drafting, negotiating, advising on grant, renewal, and transfer (assignments) of leases
- Drafting/negotiating short-term lease/ license arrangements
- Commercial property conveyancing ( sale and purchase), due diligence
- Advising on termination and surrender of leases
- Negotiation on rent reviews and dilapidation issues
- Service charge issues, covenants, forfeiture, insurance
We advise on business transfers including the specialist area of alcohol licensing, i.e. for pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, hotels, restaurants and off-licenses.
Conveyancing - Residential Properties
Our conveyancing solicitors provide timely and efficient service to our clients in relation to purchase and sale of residential property. We can assist you in the following areas:
- Residential property conveyancing ( sale and purchase) of leasehold and freehold residential properties
- remortgaging
- joint ownership/transfer of ownership
- Transfer of equity
Our conveyancing solicitors are readily accessible to our clients throughout the process. Personal attention by the fee earner is given to all conveyancing transactions. We can assist you with conveyancing matters within London and the UK. We provide an estimate of our fees prior to undertaking any transaction. We try to eliminate any stress related to purchase/sale by a transparent approach using plain language easily understandable to clients.


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Help your gluten-free child fit in
A diagnosis of celiac disease may be a welcome one. You suddenly know what has been ailing your little one and the cure isn't medical, it's dietary. That being said, many kid-friendly foods are in fact loaded with gluten, and in school and around peers, your child can feel left out or even picked on for being different. We give you tips on how to keep him from standing out from his classmates and friends.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where gluten (an antigen in wheat, barley and rye) triggers damage to the villi in the small intestine of the sufferer, causing malabsorption and pain as well as a dizzying number of symptoms such as diarrhea and weight loss. With more and more people being diagnosed, physicians are turning to celiac testing earlier, so more children are going gluten-free than ever before.
Gluten, gluten everywhere
Quite a bit of food that children love is simply loaded with gluten -- pizza, pasta, the coating on chicken nuggets, cake, cookies, bread, crackers and even some fast food French fries. Gluten isn't an ingredient you can simply search for on a food label, either -- there can be cross-contamination during production and preparation or there can be hidden sources of gluten.
Birthday parties, school nights at the local pizza place and school lunch itself are areas that need to be monitored. Even if you suspect there is no gluten in the food being served, you may not be able to read the ingredient list or have time to track down the manufacturer of each food to look for hidden gluten. Often, your child will have no chance to try the foods her classmates and friends are eating, and she may feel left out.
Save the day -- in advance
Prepare in advance for occasions where food may be present or become an issue with your celiac kid. For surprise occasions (such as when children bring cookies or cupcakes to school to celebrate their own birthday), provide your child's teacher with a stash of gluten-free goodies in advance to dole out with the other treats.
For parties your child attends outside of school, talk to the parents beforehand. Most parents won't know much, if anything, about celiac disease, so don't expect them to know where to buy or how to prepare a gluten-free cake. If they are willing to do so, guide them through it. If not, simply send a treat of your own with your child to enjoy with his friends.
Cool school lunch
Unless your school district has a really awesome gluten-free menu (many do, so check!), you will likely be sending school lunches every day. Keep her lunches lively by rotating different foods instead of sending the same things every day.
Invest in a bento-style lunchbox and fill it with vegetables and fruit -- bite-sized pieces are eye-catching and fun to eat. Cut 100 percent beef hot dogs into octopus shapes and experiment with egg shapers when you make hard-boiled eggs. Cheese sticks are another fun source of nutrition and are easy to cut and shape yourself.
Share your knowledge
Be sure to take time to explain to your child the details of his condition and also talk to his friends about it. See if his teacher will allow you to have a talk with his class, and be sure that the teacher includes gluten-free treat ideas whenever class parties are being planned.
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The Czech capital, Prague, has been hit hard by the deluge of flooding in Central Europe and a state of emergency has been declared.
Prague's flood defences are put to the test
Prague's flood defences are put to the test
More than 50 streets were closed on June 4 and large parts of the underground system were expected to remain shut for days.
Metal barriers, erected along the banks of the river Vltava after devastating floods in 2002, have protected the historical city centre.
One resident told euronews: "It's like ten years ago, a bit scary, but at least now we have some flood gates."
Tourists were unable to get to the city sites they came to see.
An Australian visitor said: "We are sad. We will come back tomorrow, perhaps the river will have gone down far enough, we will just have to wait and see."
The sodden streets reminded many Prague residents of the past, as euronews' Andrea Hajagos reported from the city:
"Most people seem to be relatively calm about what's happening, but I've talked to a few residents of the city who remember only too well how the flood of 11 years ago partially destroyed their city – and they're afraid it could happen again."


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The First- and Second-Year Success Series (FSYSS) provides an opportunity for first- and second-year students to learn about the various programs, offices and opportunities available to them at NIU.
- FSYSS events are usually one hour long except for a few special events
- Most FSYSS events are held between the early afternoon and early evening (think about students' schedules when setting up a time, date, and location).
- Some series can take place in Altgeld 100, which is the location of First- and Second-Year Experience.
- We can help you with the behind-the-scenes work (for example, scheduling, room reservations, marketing, set-up)
How will an FSYSS event benefit my department?
- Participating in the FSYSS will allow you to plan ahead for an entire student program well before the start of the fall semester.
- Students will have a better understanding of your department and the resources you have early in the academic year.
- First- and Second-Year Experience will heavily promote the FSYSS schedule of events during summer orientation programs and in the UNIV 101/201 classes, reaching approximately 10,000 people. Flyers will be posted during the academic year closer to the event and announcements will be made on social media to further promote the events.
- NIU faculty or staff
- Student organizations or upper-division student leaders
- DeKalb/Sycamore community members
At least one member of the presenting team must be a NIU faculty or staff member.
We encourage the use of presenting teams whenever possible and appropriate.
What are some possible FYSS session topics?
- Academic engagement and success skills
- Alcohol and drug awareness
- Apartment and lease hunting
- Campus involvement
- Career and major exploration/student career success
- Current Issues—local, national or worldwide
- Diversity awareness
- Financial and debt management
- Leadership and communication skills
- Mental health issues (for example, anxiety, depression, eating disorders)
- Recreation and wellness
- Relationships
- Sexual health
- Spirituality
- Student employment
- Study abroad
- Values exploration
- Volunteerism/community Service
What are the intended outcomes for NIU's first- and second-year students?
- Understanding how to effectively use campus services and resources.
- Exploring involvement opportunities within and outside of the classroom.
- Engaging in discussions and activities that cover the complex issues associated with the college transition.
- Learning that they are not alone in their struggles and that there are people here at NIU who care about their success.
What are some tips for writing a program proposal?
- Select a good title for your program. Try to think of something both brief and creative that will draw students' interest, but also accurately describe your program.
- Please list three items that you want students to learn in your session. More importantly, make sure to relate your program to these stated learning objectives.
- Consider presenting with a partner from the community or another area of the university. Partnerships can often turn a good program into an outstanding program.
- Prepare a well written outline and description for your program. This is where we, and students, will learn what you plan to present.
How should proposals be constructed?
- Interest and benefit to the target audience — first- and second-year students
- Clarity of the program outline and description
- Creativity of the title, topic, and presentation format
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Disney ruled the news this week, as D23 revealed plans from all over the empire. Your worst pals Joe, Joe and Tony talk about Star Wars junk, Marvel junk… and the odds that Kingdom Hearts III will actually show up in 2018. (We figure they're low.) Plus we talk about our personally most-used Simpsons references! Also in this episode: –Read more


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Our most popular organic bed sheets are a classic, which invoke childhood memories of running through fresh air-dried sheets hanging on the clothesline.
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Piedmont takes pride in being the only local Medicare Advantage plan in Central Virginia. Solely owned by Centra, Piedmont Community Health Plan operates on the principles that your personal physician should manage your healthcare, and that there should be close collaboration between local healthcare providers and patients. Piedmont knows what Virginians want in a health plan. Each of our plans are strategically designed with our beneficiaries' needs in mind.
With over 20 years of commercial health care experience, Piedmont Community HealthCare set the standard for quality of care. In our continuous effort to provide local coverage and service to as much of the community in which we serve, Piedmont Community HealthCare began offering Piedmont Medicare Advantage (PPO) in 2011. Piedmont Medicare Advantage is dedicated to quality of care initiatives specifically designed to encourage health and wellness.
Piedmont Medicare Advantage is a PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Piedmont Medicare Advantage depends on contract renewal. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat Piedmont Medicare Advantage members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you or your provider to ask us for a pre-service organization determination before you receive the service. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services.
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"This came from one of my new cookbooks with recipes from around the United States. This one happened to be from New Mexico, which I thought was ironic because it's got Santa Fe in the title. Upon reading the description, the contributer owned a restaurant in Texas and upon retirement moved to New Mexico. This was claimed to be an exclusive and very popular salad. Passive time is chill time."
Chicken Salad Santa Fe
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- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1⁄2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1⁄2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1⁄2 cup chopped black olives
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 1⁄2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper
- Combine the chicken, peppers, olives, onion, and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and spices.
- Toss the vegetable/meat mixture with the mayo dressing. Cover and chill until time for serving.
- When serving, place on lettuce leaves and sprinkle with remaining chopped cilantro.
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The Rainbow Guest House was formed in the summer of 2017 during a yearlong sabbatical from MVS. During this transition year of discernment the Rainbow Guest House (aka: MVS House) is open for temporary lodging as a broad ministry of hospitality, a portal through which Rainbow Mennonite Church welcomes strangers from far and near who are looking for short-term housing.
Rainbow Guest House values its central location in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, KS and the opportunities that derive from the city's cultural diversity and varied social needs and strengths. With this cosmopolitan center as its chosen frame of reference, Rainbow Mennonite Church seeks to foster an inclusive community of house residents, Rainbow congregants, and guests from many backgrounds. In partnership with Rainbow Mennonite Church, through the support for the Rainbow Guest House Committee, we hope to create a welcoming, cooperative, community-oriented environment by way of the Rainbow Guest House.
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dream big:: I am closer to thirty than I am to twenty. And I'm okay with it. Actually, I'm better than okay with it. I'm pretty happy about it. You couldn't pay me to go in the reverse direction. I'll spare you the series of events and details that lead to Juniper. What you need to know is that this info-graphic (my husband showed it to me) changed the course of my life.
it's simple:: Okay it's not simple. Nothing that changes the course of your life is. But the foundation of it is simple. Change something... DO something. I had had enough of being unhappy with where my life was going and feeling helpless about it. That sucked. Honestly, I thought if I changed one small daily task it would help. But day after day ended with the same restlessness and a tiny fire in my heart (most say it's in their belly, but mine was in my heart... still is). I can feel the little burn right now as I type. It's something like excitement mixed with urgency, mixed with that feeling right before you take the plunge on a roller coaster.
jumping:: It wasn't a clear path... the path to changing something to be happy. I wasn't even sure I was changing the right things. But as things tend to do when they're right... step after step, baby steps sometimes, opportunity blossomed. I took a leap of faith and God met me every step, encouraging me to take another. It's like that Paula Abdul song... you take two steps forward, and two steps back. The song continues down a path not revenant to my point, but you get where I'm going. Point is, you just have to keep going and preserver through the two or two hundred steps back, or up, or down, or sideways along the path. It's not a straight shot. Below is another info-graphic that illustrates my point; it helped me gain perspective on my goals. It made me laugh.


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That Eastern Oregon runner Nic Maszk finished high enough at the men's NAIA National Cross Country Championships to be named an all-American for the second straight year is a remarkable feat.
It's even more so when considering the graduate student did so juggling a much more rigorous schedule this fall as a student-teacher at La Grande High School.
"That's a busy young man," said EOU's head cross country and track coach Ben Welch. "He's student teaching from 7:30 until almost 3:30 and then hustling to practice. To handle that and come back and run that well is actually impressive."
Maszk took 11th at the national championship meet last weekend, just ahead of his 12th-place finish from a year ago but well within range to qualify as an all-American.
The schedule change from being a student to a student-teacher was one that, early on, caused him some uncertainty in how it could affect his running.
"I didn't get to do the preseason practices. We have practice before school starts in the preseason," Maszk said. "I wasn't able to get to run with the team the entire time. I would just be doing the afternoon practices. It was a lot more solo work. You really need the whole team there to get better."
He even missed afternoon practices during the first two weeks of training, noting the rest of the team would often take off on its run before he could get out of class.
"It was a huge change, for sure," he said. "I got a handle on (the schedule) probably halfway through the season. It was way more stressful."
Adjusting his schedule, however, pales in comparison to a chaotic six month-span when he was in middle school in La Grande. The turbulence started with a heart issue that threatened his hopes of running back in the spring of 2009.
"I couldn't compete my eighth grade or most of my freshman year. I was medically restricted," he said. "I have a (growth) in my aortic valve. I had too much pressure building up."
The abnormality, which he said caused him to pass out several times a day and at times resulted in him bleeding from his nose or mouth, led to him being hospitalized several times. At one point, Maszk was bedridden and disallowed from competing in cross country as a freshman.
"I wasn't even allowed to walk for two weeks," he said.
Not long after in July 2009, Maszk lost his mother, Tami Maszk, to cirrhosis of the liver.
"She was the only person I really grew up with. She was pretty much the main person in my life," Maszk said of his mom.
He moved to Baker City with his grandparents ahead of his freshman year of high school.
"It was hard, but the nice thing is my grandparents were there for me," he said.
He slowly began to work his way back and competed for the Bulldogs in the spring of his freshman year.
"My heart would flutter (but) for the most part I could run," he said. "I did things kind of light."
He was so desperate to get back into running that he even hid a broken arm from his track coach.
"I was actually supposed to skip that track season," he said. "I lied to my coach and told her I was fine. I was so tired of not running."
Maszk said the valve growth is no longer an issue, and that all it causes for him now is an irregularly low heartbeat.
"My resting is 32 (beats per minute), usually. It was low in eighth grade. The growth is not blocking the blood the way it used to," he said. "It's kind of an advantage now when I run. Where it should be 160, it's down to about 100.
"When I'm running races that are longer I don't feel like my heart is beating out of my chest."
He went on to dominate during his last three seasons in high school cross country, winning 14 5K races, including the Greater Oregon League championship three years in a row. He placed as high as sixth in the state as a junior.
In college at EOU, he joined a team that, when he was a freshman, featured standouts such as Isaac and Lucas Updike, Kody Shriver and Hans Roelle. That fall he received a piece of advice from Isaac Updike that resonated with him — stay healthy.
"That just stuck with me. If you can do four years not interrupted (by injury) you're going to beat people way more talented than you," he said.
Maszk has not only stayed healthy, but went on to achieve more at EOU than he thought possible when he first arrived.
"If you compare it to what I had goal wise, it's light years better," he said. "I think I turned out a million times better than I thought it was."
Welch called what Maszk has brought to the program in recent years in terms of "intelligence," "stability" and "consistency" an invaluable asset.
"You can't teach that. You can mentor it, you can hone it and stuff, but that's an innate thing," Welch said. "He's come a long, long way since high school. Those abilities were always there. He was fortunate he had some excellent older teammates that helped bring those things out of him."
Maszk has future hopes of training for marathons and to scale one of the seven summits, but first he wants to attain an all-American accolade in outdoor track in the spring.
"It's the only season I don't have that in," he said.


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Gulf Air recently saw two members of its senior cabin crew, representing the airline's duty free sales team, recognised at the 2014 Inflight Sales Person of the Year Conference (ISPY).
Gulf Air Ms Sandra Stojanovic and Ms Ewa Chachlowska were both awarded the Silver Medal for Sales Awareness and Maximising Sales Techniques.
Gulf Air chief operating officer, Mr. Nasser AlSalmi commented, "We are delighted to be recognised in this industry-wide event. Being awarded the Silver Medal in this prestigious category attests to Gulf Air crew member's ability to work together as a team, to their dedication, commitment and their knowledge of inflight duty free services."
The DFASS Group, the world's largest inflight duty free specialty retailer, will work alongside Gulf Air in 2014 to implement the airline's Flight Attendant Certification Program. This industry-changing programme will continue to build the centerpiece of the Gulf Air Sky Galleria around In-Flight.
ISPY provides a one-of-a-kind international social, networking, sales training, competition, and awards opportunity for airline crew, crew management, buyers, concessionaires and sponsors.
This year's event saw 100 of the world's best selling cabin crew from 38 airlines, ten concessionaire and forty sponsor companies come together for five days of training, assessments, workshops, trade show and more.


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The Best Engagement Portrait
April 11, 2012
We typically get many calls to our studio on engagement portraits. What should I wear, what should we include, and how do we get the best outcome? I can't help but think that the best possible outcome for engagement pictures is a sincere smile. Meet Aaron and Jesenia, young and so in love. It is evident in these pictures and in their smile. I don't think there is one picture where Jesenia doesn't have a true smile, Aaron made her laugh the entire time! So yes, location and your outfit help, but the best engagement portraits are complete with a genuine smile.
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Re: "Indian Grandmother Complex"
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Re: "Indian Grandmother Complex"
Jerri Chasteen 2/06/07
Yes, I can understand the problems with using photographs.
I am not trying to prove anything to anyone though, just thought you might like to see one of the pictures we have of her.
My dad told me that his grandmother and her husband ran aboarding house somewhere near Sody Daisy, Tn inHamilton County and the Indian people would stay with them on their way somewhere to gather salt. He said Granny's relatives and the older people with them would stay in the house and the rest of them would camp out in the forest near the house. I have not been able to find out where they gathered salt.
Uncle said Granny was related to the "Andersons" or "Anders" "Andrews"...something like that.....Daddy said the same thing......but neither one could remember the exact name.
In her picture, Granny is dressed very much like a white woman and is most deffinatly Native American......
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Phelps, an integrated marketing communications agency, won a Gold Communicator Award of Excellence, the highest honor, in the integrated campaign category for its creative execution of the LAX is Happening campaign, for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). An Award of Distinction was awarded for an integrated campaign, "Privacy comes naturally" for Tahiti Tourisme North America. The winners of the 2015 Communicator Awards were announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
For its work on LAWA, Phelps was recognized for its creative integration campaign that included out-of-home postings, billboards and digital billboards, flash banners, rich media, PR/social and a website. Travelers are greeted with memorable icons that tie into terminal upgrades and ongoing modernization efforts at the Los Angeles International Airport to help passengers navigate the construction.
Phelps won an Award of Distinction for Tahiti Tourisme's "Privacy comes naturally," campaign. Highlighting breathtaking landscapes and tranquil lagoons, the campaign spotlights the Islands of Tahiti as a peaceful getaway, that's only eight hours from Los Angeles, through print coverage, flash banners, email, PR/social and a pre-roll video. The campaign comes to fruition due to research that tapped into insights of travelers wanting true privacy when vacationing. The Islands of Tahiti is the only destination in its category that can deliver on privacy as a way of life.
According to the award organizers, the work entered in the 21st Annual Communicator Awards serves as a true testament to the innovative ideas and capabilities of communications and marketing professionals around the world. With more than 6,000 entries received worldwide, the Communicator Awards is the largest awards program honoring the creative excellence of communications professionals.
About The Communicator Awards The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for communication professionals. Founded by communication professionals over a decade ago, The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and identity work for print, video, interactive and audio. This year's Communicator Awards received thousands of entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. Please visit www.communicatorawards.com for more information.
The Communicator Awards is sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms. Please visit aiva.org for a full member list and more information.


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These baseball hitting tips are about how to work patience into your practice routine. This is by far the most wrestled with virtue in baseball, better yet, all sports.
The roar of the crowd, parent, player, and coach expectations, BIG league or college scouts watching, whatever it may be, can contribute to high levels of anxiety on the ball field. You have to exercise the right muscles in your mind to be able to deliver when what-seems-like everything is on the line.
And, with this baseball hitting tips article, putting it into physical practice, the mental part will surely follow.
Dictionary.com says this about patience,
"quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence: to work with patience."
The main goals of the following 2 baseball hitting tips are to keep your hands relaxed throughout the swing and to keep them back.
The benefits of being patient are:
*The major power points are your belly button, back knee, and back toe. Power, leverage, and balance depend on these three points lining up upon the finish of your swing...we'll get into more detail on this later.
Let's reveal the 20% of baseball hitting tips contributing to 80% of swing patience success...
1. Whiffle Ball Hitting Drill
What's needed:
Pitcher kneels about 30-40 feet in front of the hitter, and tosses the whiffles at regular speed.
Here's why this drill is so special...the pitcher has to speed up the arm to get the whiffles over the plate. The hitter sees fastball arm action, and as the ball approaches, it slows down because of the ball's distinct anatomy, giving a change up effect.
If you really want a challenging progression to this drill, try working away as the hitter takes the ball to opposite field.
The next baseball hitting tip maximizes power, leverage, and balance is:
2. The Tennis Ball Bounce Hitting Drill
Pitcher throws from regular batting practice distance. Vladimir Guerrero for the LA Angels of Anaheim used to play this game as a kid, where the pitcher would bounce the ball up to him trying to strike him out. That's why he's the best bad-ball hitter in the Major Leagues.
What makes this drill so special is the hitter has to keep hands relaxed and back in order to hit the ball with any authority. The thing you have to make sure the hitter does is to stay tall throughout the swing...let the barrel go down and get the ball, don't lunge down and slump the body to get to it.
If you want to do this drill with your team on the field, try throwing with bouncy Incrediballs or harder cored tee baseballs.
Both of these patience baseball hitting drills are:
One of the most valuable points I learned with hitting is less is always more. I'd rather do one or two drills that take care of 5 different issues than doing 5 different drills taking care of 1 issue.
Return from Patience Baseball Hitting Tips to all Hitting Tips


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here are my 11 questions (given to me by 'michifornia girl'):
1. How did you come up with the name of your blog?
ive loved the name lotus for a long time and after floating the idea of it for a childs name (and getting shot down) i decided to name this blog lotus. ive also seen the egyptian association of lotus with rebirth, and i like that idea that all of these travels or moves weve made to new countries have involved a reinvention of self in many ways. so its become a really appropriately named blog quite by accident.2. What is your favorite blog post you've written thus far?
geez, i dont know, thats too hard. but i suppose, stupidly, i really like the hollywood award season posts. i just like looking back at the pretty dresses and seeing a little part of me that has stayed the same amidst all the change of the last 7 years. i may not have the time to keep up on the latest shows and movies these days, but i do so love a celeb on the red carpet.3. Name three things you would do if you won the lottery.
ive only really got 2 things. TRAVEL and put some away for the kids to spend as they like when they are old enough. boring? im okay with that.4. What is the next big decision you have to make?
reentering the work force. im not sure who im going to contact, how hard im going to go after trying to create something for myself out of nothing before re-focusing and needing to look elsewhere, or how to keep myself upbeat and motivated on the unknown length of the journey to finding a job.5. Describe either your most embarrassing moment or your biggest pet peeve.
for embarrassing moments, i dont know. nothing bubbles to the surface, in particular, when i think about the past. i know there are moments enough to fill a library, but nothing that has haunted me or that i carry with me regularly. so, then pet peeve...i guess it would have to be 'being a part of something that is disorganized or not well thought out'. i am most in my element being the leader of activities, life, whatever, but am quite happy to take a back seat to something that some other well organized person is leading, even if this is something spontaneous. it is really rough on me to have to take part in something i am neither in control of nor is running smoothly. i try to be calm at first but after a certain point, every misstep clouds my vision with red and steam starts coming out my ears.6. What is something on your bucket list?
i dont think i have one of these, except a nebulous one with only one thing on it: travel. otherwise i dont think in terms of bucket lists because it seems to me it leaves room for regret, or it doesnt give equal weight to surprising opportunities that happen along the way that are better than any goal or wish you had for yourself before.7. What TV show/invention/etc. is most ruining the youth of America?
first, i dont know many 'youth' today. lol. but, it would be easy to say 'keeping up with the kardashians' or 'iPhones' or something, but i dont know, i mean there are tons of adults too with problems 'unplugging' or staying focused or understanding what is real and important in life and what isnt. teens just have it harder because they are newer to the wider world and of being in charge of themselves and their opinions. so maybe my short answer is 'adults' are ruining teens? i like how im doing really well answering these questions properly.8. If you could pick one age to be for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
this seems like a trick question. like, if i choose an age am i stuck at the level of maturity and looks and experiences only leading up to and including that age forever? if yes, well...let me see, i havent gotten to the age yet then. i suppose it would be best to freeze time at the moment i am an empty nester. i would have gotten to enjoy the kids at home for all their years and have those memories, but now im in a position to go out and live another adventurous chapter in my life in a body that is still useful, meanwhile getting to come back 'home' and have family experiences too. i would think that is the best of both worlds.9. Who is your current celebrity crush?
how much space do we have? ;)
silver foxes: bruce willis, colin firth, gordon ramsey, max from the tv show 'catfish'
younger: joseph gordon-levitt, ryan gosling, jake johnson, sam claflin, nicholas hoult10. What's the best advice you've ever received?
i cant recall a real person who ever gave me great advice, but i know books and movies have always spoken to me.
'life moves pretty fast. if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.' -- ferris, from ferris bueller's day off
'don't let anyone ever make you feel like you don't deserve what you want.' -- heath ledger, from 10 things i hate about you
'you can't live your life for other people. you've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love. - from the notebook
11. What is the most surprising and/or rewarding and/or frustrating thing about being a mom?
{looooooong, slow chuckle} its surprising how shockingly frustrating some things can be on this adventure in parenthood. but. it is really rewarding to be able to watch a new soul arrive and to help that new person navigate the world. to get to be front and center to that show, to cheer them on to be their best self, while letting them know they are loved for exactly who they are. along the way, im also getting to find out more about myself, and am motivated to change and be better, and its like no level of motivation ever attained before. its quite a hefty reward, alongside a hefty mountain of work and responsibility. its a balancing act. :)


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BCBE Construction LLC was honored to have been chosen as the General Contractor for the 2015 Golf Magazine National Dream House in Talis Park, a Kitson & Partners community in Naples, FL. BCBE worked with Architecture and Planning by Weber Design Group, and Interiors by Design West. Together, we created the home that Golf Magazine described as the "ideal abode, marrying luxurious comfort and amenities, the ultimate home for any duffer."
This two-story estate home is located on a home-site along the 14th hole of Talis Park's Greg Norman-Pete Dy designed golf course. Encompassing 10,297 square feet, this dream home epitomizes tropical Florida living by beautifully merging the essences of indoor and outdoor living.


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When Kay Jennings first developed New Sleep, she had a very specific goal in mind: To develop a natural, non-habit forming dietary supplement that would help herself and others enjoy a better night's sleep… Naturally.
We were thrilled when one of Kay's very first customers came back to purchase her second bottle of New Sleep, because what she told us about her experience with New Sleep was exactly what Kay and her team at New Health were striving for. So, we asked her tell her story in her own words:
"I've tried all kinds of 'remedies' to help me sleep better. Frankly, prescription and over the counter sleep aids scare me. I don't like that feeling of being drawn into a sleep that I know I'll come out of feeling hung over, or with what I call "goofy head" (you know – confused, groggy, sluggish).
"I know that the reasons for my sleeplessness run the gamut from being post-menopausal to stressed-out. But I refuse to take pharmaceuticals that are potentially addictive and harmful to my body's chemistry.
"New Sleep is everything I'd hoped it would be. I've been wearing a Fitbit while sleeping for almost a year now to monitor my "sleep efficiency" as I tried different sleep remedies."Since using New Sleep, my sleep efficiency has improved from 55-65% to a consistent 75-85%. As far as I'm concerned, that is true improvement! And because I wake up in the morning without that "goofy head" lethargic feeling, my energy is up and my ability to focus has improved. Amazing!"


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CCS sponsors the Cline Lecture in the Humanities. The Cline Lecture brings to campus renown "speakers from the general
area of the humanities, including performers (practitioners) and critics
(social critics, public intellectuals).
The goal of the speaker series is to produce an annual event of high quality
and wide audience exposure that demonstrates active humanities thought and
Recent Cline Lecturers have included Elaine Pagels, T.C.
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This tutorial as made and written by my own ideas any resemblance to other tutorials is purely coincidental.
Supplies Needed
PSP 10 version used but any will work
Tube of choice. I'm using artwork called "Nina" by Alexander McMillan
You can purchase his work here
Scrapkit: Matching kit with same name by Tiny Turtle Designs
You can purchase her work here
Font of choice. I'm using font called Same-Sex Marriage Script LDO
Plugin: Xero-Radiance
Elements used from kit
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Let's get started
Open new raster 600x600
Copy and Paste Frame
Copy and Paste paper drag below frame layer
Adjust size then use eraser tool to remove outside access
Copy and Paste star doodle duplicate-image-mirror
Copy and Paste branch go to image-rotate right
Copy and Paste flower arrange by sample
Copy and Paste diamond place above flower layers
Copy and Paste remaining elements by sample
On the leaves go to duplicate-image-mirror
Add tube of choice I applied Radiance Effect
Add name go to adjustments-add/remove noise-adjust setting to liking
Add copyright info and we are done!


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Yesterday Tony Blair spoke in Washington about the danger of Jihad. He says there is "an Islamist ideology that has to be confronted". He speaks as if an ideology unites 'anti-western' terrorists and must be weeded out at all costs. The evidence tells us that this is simply not true.
The Institute for Economics and Peace informs those who pay attention to these things that IS/Daesh and al-Queda have been actively attacking each other since February 2014. Jabhat al-Nusra is the al-Queda franchise in Syria and it is opposed to IS/Daesh. In Afghanistan IS/Daesh declared war on the Taliban. The Pakistani Taleban is divided over whether to maintain links with IS/Daesh or al-Queda. These are factions responding opportunistically to the political and economic vacuum in war torn regions of the world. None of these factions may be particularly attractive to us but it is not true that they form a cohesive unified group.
The Tony Blair Faith Foundation released a paper this morning. The author addressed the question Why The Rise In Jihadi Violence in 2014? No mention at all is made of either of the two most widely accepted explanations for the rise of terrorism in the middle east, namely i) the invasion of Iraq and ii) of the reign of terror perpetrated by the Syrian government and others on their own people.
On Wednesday the Shadow Foreign Secretary, Hilary Benn, spoke in absolute defiance of his party leader, sighting 'Labour values', 'internationalism' and 'moral duty' as reasons to wage yet more war in the Middle East. A few hours earlier, not long before a crucial vote in parliament, in cynical attempt to discredit the opposition, Cameron urged MPs not to vote alongside 'terrorist sympathisers'.
There are many who are not remotely 'terrorist sympathisers' but who question the legality and the morality as well as the efficacy of 'Blair's war on terror'. There are many who feel that more war in the region simply stokes up the terrorist threat rather than reducing it.
Blair was appointed Middle East Peace Envoy in 2007. He resigned in June this year amid accusations of conflict of interest. Needless to say although he has made millions from his business interests in the MIddle East there has been no apparent progress towards peace. It now looks like David Cameron and Hilary Benn are hand-in-hand on the same road that Tony Blair set out on in 2003. It may not be an obvious alliance to suggest, but it is hard to exaggerate the tragic irony of the reality of the situation in which we now find ourselves.


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Parents of Amy Aldrich who married Nathan Pierce
Looking for parents of Amy Aldrich who married Nathan Pierce. Amy married Nathan Pierce (son of Nathan and Mary/Polly McLouth) in Ontario County, New York. They relocated in the 1830s to Michigan.
Birthdates: about 1786 Mass-1850 census; 1788 Rhode Island- 1860 census; 1787 Ontario County, New York-Find A Grave.
From History of Calhoun County, Michigan by Henry B Peirce published 1877: Says she was born in Rhode Island. When she was a child her father moved to Massachusetts where the family lived for several years. When her father died, she, her mother, and several brothers and sisters moved to Ontario County, New York where she married Mr. Pierce in 1817. In religious sentiment she was a Friend.
I have the Pierce side. Now, I need to figure out the Aldrich side. Any assistance would be appreciated.
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What is the Meaning Behind the Barcode Tattoo?
Posted by Kevin Reynolds on November 4, 2013
Because of the barcode's ubiquity, it's no surprise that it has developed a form of symbolism in pop culture. In fact, the barcode has become a fairly popular image to get as a tattoo. Both men and women have barcode tattoos and the most popular places are on the back of the neck or around the wrist. There is some dispute, however about the meaning behind the barcode tattoo.
Some people believe that the barcode is a symbol of a person's individuality, represented by the unique set of numbers or letters under the barcode image. They see it as statement against a culture of commodities and a celebration of diversity and the uniqueness of the individual.
It is most typically worn, however by people with a great distrust in the government, like punks and anarchists. As a tattoo design, the barcode is meant to be ironical, a warning that if we are not careful as a culture, we are all in danger of becoming products ourselves. A barcode tattoo is an ironic symbol of protest against a culture where it seems that everyone wears the same clothes, listens to the same music and uses the same products.
The barcode is also used as a symbol of acceptance of the that people are manufactured. Even if you try not to conform, you do. Some wear the barcode tattoo to declare their acceptance of their "manufactured life".
On a more superficial level, some people may have just copied the barcode tattoo from what they saw in the media. The barcode as a tattoo has appeared on several celebrities and in a few movies in the past decade or so. For example, the musical artist Pink got a the barcode of one of her albums tattooed on her neck. It's also appeared on Jessica Alba's neck in the TV series "Dark Angel" and on the back of Timothy Olyphant's head in "Hitman".
Do you, or anyone you know have a barcode tattoo? What is the meaning behind it? If you do have a barcode tattoo, be sure to check out and participate in our barcode tattoo competition!


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Father's Day Memory Book
Use old pictures of friends and family to create a memory book for Dad this Father's Day. If you like this craft, check out our Create a Storybook -- another great Father's Day gift idea.
What You'll Need:
*Heavy cardstock
*Hole Punch
*Yarn or ribbon
*Decide on the photos you would like to use for your book. Consider making color copies of those photos you do not want to cut up or photos you want to reduce or enlarge in size.
*Decide on the number of pages. If you are doing this with younger children, we recommend having at least one "theme" page per child.
*Use your photos, markers, and crafty scrapbooking skills to create pages for your book. We recommend using themes such as "I love my Daddy because…" and letting your children fill in the rest. Other ideas are "Remember when…" or "My favorite memory with Dad is…"
*Don't forget to make a cover!
*Punch holes at equal intervals along the left side of the pages -- be sure they all line up -- and then "bind" your book with yarn or ribbon.
*Send us a picture of Dad with his memory book and we may post it to our site! firstname.lastname@example.com.
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*Bleach T-Shirts -- Another great Father's Day idea
This activity can be found in the Holidays section of our site.


text: I currently have some social accounts to do with tattooed girls and I was wondering where I could possibly sell everything? Please note mods, I'm not trying to sell anything here, just looking for some advice. The Instagram has 24k followers, 2 following. (gaining roughly 400/500 a day) Facebook has 667 likes (100 fake) Twitter has 1050 (gained 600 in the last 24 hours) 40 following. Tumblr has 2500 followers and follows the followers. And the website get's roughly 100 unique views a day (no seo done on it yet) Got a kik account and email and I currently get about 20-100 girls submitting their photos each day. My submission rule to the girls basically makes them agree to me now owning that image to do what ever I want with it. The Instagram, Tumblr, email, kik and website all have the same name and the Twitter and Facebook are nearly the same. All followers, likes etc (other than the 100 specified) are all natural and interactive especially on Instagram. Started this project 9/10 weeks ago (Tumblr a little longer) for the fun of it to see how it turned out and to my surprise it seemed to of got a fair amount of attention. The amount of followers etc are probably not a lot to you guys, but they're all natural followers. Is this package worth anything and if so where would I go about offloading it? Cheers.


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I just sent my new album to print and I am happy to announce that the album will be released early 2015. My new album is new music I have written to love poems that my grandfather wrote to my grandmother over the period of 60 years. I had the pleasure of working with my fantastic friend, Svavar Knútur on the album and he sings in half of the songs on the album. We have a release tour in Germany 21st-31st January where the album will be released on the German label Nordic Notes. Take a look at the concert page for more info about the concerts. The Icelandic release will be in spring 2015.
If you want to buy the CD when it comes out you are welcome to order it now by sending me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com and you will get it by mail as soon as the album is out.


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The new law says employees can have firearms in their cars at work, and businesses can't be sued for any harm resulting from the use of those weapons.
Loaded weapons can be carried in cars by anyone with a concealed carry permit. A driver can carry an unloaded weapon, as long as it is out of reach, even without a permit.


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In business for over 130 years, McVey Insurance knows a thing or two about matching up people and policies. From home and auto to life and health, we understand the importance of protecting what's important.
As an independent insurance agency, we have access to top-rated carriers so that we can find the best coverage at a competitive price. We invite you to stop in or give us a call. Discover why McVey Insurance will continue to serve the great state of Michigan for many years to come.


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How to Choose the Best Survival Lighter for 2018
No survivalist or outdoor adventurer should be going about without a trusty survival lighter by his side. It's one of the most important things you should stash on your kit and backpack. If you've ever built a bug-out bag then you'll know that it's a must-have. What's so important about a lighter? It can be your best friend in emergency survival ... Read More »


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I'm still quite tired, but much much better then before. I'm wondering if I should be increasing my lower limit?
I'm on a wait list for 2 months for a overnight sleep study so I'm on my own at the moment.
It's quite a wavy pattern, and the flow limitation graph has stuff on it where as other times there is nothing on the flow limitation graph and the breathes are stable.
I've included the normal pattern too.


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WEST SALEM — Renee Buisman, 56, of West Salem passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at her home.
Renee was born on Dec. 21, 1960, in Waukesha, Wis. She was a 1979 graduate of West Salem High School and attended WWTI, graduating in the medical records field. Renee enjoyed working at St. Mary's Hospital in Sparta, in the medical records department, where she developed many lasting friendships.
Renee enjoyed many years of playing pool and fantasy football with her close friends. She loved walking on the beach and snorkeling in Belize and Mexico. Renee enjoyed canoeing, camping, the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and anything that involved watching her beloved son, Jay.
Renee is survived by her husband, Tom Buisman; loving son, Jay Buisman of West Salem; mother, Barb Reedich of Sparta; relatives, Robert (Kim) Reedich of Rockland, Kris (Curtis) Stello of Eau Claire, Wis., Kurt (Kelly Knox) Reedich; sister-in-law, Kim Reedich, David (Katie) Reedich; in-law's, Don and Delores Buisman; nieces; nephews; extended family; and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clement and Harriet Brandt.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice Program who provided such loving and comforting care during her last days.
A celebration of Renee's life will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home, Jostad Chapel, 121 N. Youlon St., West Salem.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the MS Society or www.Reef.org. Online condolences may be sent at www.jandtfredrickson.com.


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At more than £9,000 a night, the suite used by the Prime Minister at the luxurious, seven-star Emirates Palace on the third night of his tour of the Gulf, would certainly have been an unwelcome burden on the public purse.
Thankfully, Mr Brown's tab was paid by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown prince of Abu Dhabi.
With rooms starting at £650-night, the Emirates Palace is considered the equal of the famous Burj Al Arab in neighbouring Dubai – where the Prime Minister travels today – the only other seven star hotel in the world.
On its website, the Emirates Palace describes itself as: "An enchanting landmark that's a wonder to behold for all who venture through its magnificent gates. Fairytales come to life as your senses are treated to an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. Breathe the air of luxury that fills every corner of this serene paradise.
"Feel the promise of a majestic experience fit for a king and deserving of an emperor."
The Prime Minister's luxury suit is described as a "private palace within a palace," with a domed living room, three bedrooms and bathroom with a "rain shower".
It is served by a private lift, and has a butler on call 24-hours a day.


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Luxury brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is to open an observatory at its Kihavah property where guests can star gaze through "the most powerful telescope in the Maldives".
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas already has a Sky bar and employs an astromer to talk to guests about the stars while they are dining or having a drink.
But the new observatory will take this to the next level when it opens in November, according to general manager Dylan Counsel, who has been in the UK to visit tour operators and travel agents to show the brand's "commitment to the trade".
He said: "It will become more of a dining and star-gazing experience when we open the observatory. We are making improvements to give guests and agents a reason to visit or to continue to sell us.
"Through the telescope you will be able to see the rings around Saturn; it will be the most powerful telescope in the Maldives."
The property already boasts an underwater restaurant SEA, one of five restaurants on site.
Counsel said he is keen to get agents and operators with the right client base to visit the property for themselves. "Whether it's an agent or an operator, we want as many as possible who fit in that level of luxury selling to come and visit," he said.
Currently, around 85% of UK bookings are via the trade. Counsel said the group was "refocusing its efforts" on business out of the UK following healthy sales despite the economic and political situation in the UK. The UK is the group's third largest market.
Anantara currently has 39 hotels, five of which are in the Maldives, and most of which are spread across south-east Asia.
It is part of the Minor Hotels Group, which has 156 properties in total under five brands.
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Calling all poets
"A faith without works, a faith that doesn't get you involved, isn't faith. It is words and nothing more than words." - Pope Francis
CAFOD is looking for a keen lyricist to write and perform a spoken word poem which inspires young people to put their faith into action and to become leaders for change.
The poem will form part of a video resource that the charity is in the process of producing. If you're interested in spoken word poetry and want to use your skills to volunteer, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
CAFOD is inspired by young people from around the world who are taking the lead and demanding change. It works with children and young people in England and Wales to deepen an understanding of the causes of global poverty and injustice and offer ways to take action to bring about a just and sustainable world.
For further information and a full brief visit: www.cafod.org.uk/Education/Young-people/Spoken-Word-Poem-Needed
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I am an incoming Assistant Professor of Written Communication at Eastern Michigan University, where I will also serve as Associate Director of the First-Year Writing Program.
My dissertation, "Stories at Work: Restorying Narratives of New Teachers' Identity Learning in Writing Studies," began as a year-long interview study eliciting new GTAs' stories of teaching and learning in moments when their professional identities as teachers are beginning and shifting. My project has evolved into enacting narrative as a complex interdisciplinary feminist methodology for studying longitudinal identity learning via stories and the storied projections of new writing teachers.
As a doctoral student at the University of Louisville, I served as an Assistant Director of Composition at the University of Louisville and the Digital Media Research Assistant to Dr. Mary P. Sheridan. In both of these positions, I supported graduate students and composition instructors in teaching and researching using digital tools and pedagogies.
As a teacher, mentor, community partner, writing program administrator, and professional development facilitator, I have designed and participated in several projects that address and redress narratives of deficit for girls and women, for individuals with disabilities, and for writing instructors:
- a Digital Composition Colloquium for writing instructors during a shifting programmatic emphasis on digital, multimodal composition
- a Digital Media Academy for sixth grade girls from schools labeled historically underperforming,
- an Art as Memory documentary film and Nothing about Me without Me project involving adults and children with developmental disabilities in local art, videography, and photography workshops.
I have publications in JAC, Kairos, and Computers and Composition Online and a recent review essay in College English (co-authored with Brenda Jo Brueggemann). I also have a forthcoming chapter in Writing for Engagement: Responsive Practice for Social Action.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Louisville, I taught first-year composition courses and American literature with an emphasis on the rhetorical and pedagogical affordances of digital communication and multimodal composing. Previously, I taught first-year composition at a two-year college; and, at a public high school in central Florida, I taught dual-credit and advanced placement courses in composition and literature as well as American literature and research writing. I also recently taught a graduate level course on teaching and learning for the Cadre and Faculty Development Course at Fort Knox, KY, affiliated with the US Army School of Cadet Command and the University of Louisville's College of Education.
My research areas include narrative research, feminist methodologies and pedagogies, and new writing teacher preparation. My administrative work focuses on professional development, digital composition and pedagogies, feminist mentoring, and writing program administration. I also have additional teaching interests in autobiographical and research writing across genres and media, women writers, and American literature.


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Education is a cooperative process among Wheelock teachers, parents and children which results in student reaching their academic, emotional, physical and social potential. The Wheelock Faculty and Staff implement a curriculum which is responsive to individual needs and learning styles in preparation for lifelong development of critical thinking skills.
In the spirit of teamwork, the Wheelock School community strives to be flexible in attitude, varied in approaches and progressive in ideas, methods and techniques. We work collaboratively and democratically toward the goal of clear, respectful, honest communication in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. In collaboration with Keene State College and Antioch New England College, Wheelock faculty and staff strive to provide pre-service training and opportunities for sharing knowledge and resources with colleagues and students.
The Wheelock School Core Values provide a positive frame of reference which members of the entire school community agree are essential to our goal of having all students meet high standards. They are the foundation upon which direction is determined and decisions are made. These core values are a standard of measure to determine how well we are meeting the needs of our school community. They also provide a tool for reflection. Our decisions and actions should always honor these core values.
In 1885 the student population of Keene had outgrown the capacity of its existing school buildings. Four rented rooms, each in a different building, were being rented for use as schoolrooms. As a result, the people of Keene voted to build a new school. They purchased a lot of land from James B. Elliot at the end of Elliot Street at a price of two thousand dollars. Work on the new school was finished in 1887, at a cost of eight thousand dollars. The Elliot School was constructed of brick with a wooden roof. The school consisted of two rooms on the first floor. It wasn't until 1889 that the two rooms upstairs were completed for an additional fifteen hundred dollars. The Elliot School became a four room schoolhouse.
In 1909 Keene Normal School was established and Elliot School was used as a training school for new teachers.
In 1915 four new rooms were added, other rooms divided, and the Elliot School became known as Wheelock School, after George Wheelock, the first park commissioner in Keene. He gave the city of Keene both Robin Hood and Wheelock Parks.
In 1951, one hundred fifty-three thousand dollars was appropriated to add five classrooms, a kindergarten, and an all-purpose room to the Wheelock School. The project was completed in 1952.
In 1979 a building program in excess of one million dollars provided a two story, six room addition to the front of the existing building.
In 2003, Wheelock School and Keene State College formally ended the ninety-four year training school partnership, although many Keene State college students still visit Wheelock as part of their educational experience on their way to becoming educators.
Today, Wheelock School is one of five neighborhood elementary schools in the Keene School District. From its humble roots as a two room schoolhouse, Wheelock has evolved into a school of the twenty-first century. We are a fully networked school, boasting a computer laboratory, and many electronic teaching tools. Technology is integrated into various areas of the curriculum at all grade levels.


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Power Supply Centers and Transformers
Can an AC output power supply be converted to a DC output power supply to power LEDs?
The short answer is no. For the DC output voltages to be correct, the transformer would need to be replaced.
The longer answer is that a rectifier and capacitor could be placed on the output of a low voltage AC power supply. This would create a DC output; however the output voltage would be the peak of the AC voltage. For a 24V supply, this would be roughly 34V, which is too high for 24V LEDs. The transformer needs to have the turns ratio adjusted to achieve 24V DC, not 24V AC, which is roughly 30% lower.
Can we change the transformer from 12V to 24v or vice versa?
There are several Q-Tran products have the ability to be converted from 12V to 24V or vice versa. These power supplies are low voltage AC output only, and from the Q6-DT, QOM-ST, QTM-MV and QTL-MV families. Contact technical support for information about specific power supplies.
What is the maximum distance you can put the LED away from the power supply?
The maximum distance LED's, or any light fixture, can be from the power supply depends on the rating of the power supply, the output voltage of the power supply, the amount of load of lighting, and the wire AWG connecting the power supply to the lighting. Please review the voltage drop charts that are on electronic power supply cut sheets, as well as the voltage drop calculator at the link below. http://www.q-tran.com/page/voltage-drop-calculator
What power supply/driver Dims the best?
All Q-Tran power supplies are capable of dimming, and perform very well. Our power supplies are capable of interfacing with a wide variety of dimmers. Magnetic power supplies require an MLV dimmer, the IQ-PH power supplies dim best with a ELV dimmer and the eLED power supplies require a 0-10V dimmer.
Note: The DC+CAP products provide the most accurate dimming range of all magnetic supplies.
What's the difference between the QOM, Q-SET, and Q-HEX lines?
The QOM, Q-SET and Q-HEX lines are all designed and tested to operate outdoors and work with outdoor landscape lighting fixtures; this is what separates these three lines from the QT and Q6 lines. The QOM line is designed to be surface mounted power supply, mounted against a building or wall, while the Q-SET and Q-HEX power supplies are in-ground solutions. The Q-SET power supply is capable of powering up to 900W of fixtures from one Q-Vault enclosure, the Q-Hex is limited to 300W per Q-Trix enclosure.
What's the difference between the QT and Q6 line?
Both the QT and Q6 lines are designed for indoor operation. The Q6 line is a cost effective alternative to the QT line. The Q6 power supplies offer fewer taps, 2 taps on AC output products and 3 taps on the DC and DC+CAP products, vs. 5 taps for the QT line. Also, the Q6 must be surface mounted, whereas the AC output and eLED versions of the QT line can be recessed in a wall. The QT line also comes standard with a primary side circuit breaker for added protection.
Why are there so many tap options?
Q-Tran power supplies often provide additional taps on the primary or secondary, all of which are designed to allow the user to get the desired voltage to the lighting fixtures. Each tap is designed to provide a small adjustment in output voltage, 1V for the 12V supplies and 2V for 24V supplies. For a 12V supply, the possible outputs are 11V, 12V, 13V, 14V and 15V nominal outputs, and for a 24V supply the voltages are 22V, 24V, 26V, 28V and 30V. These small adjustments can be used to overcome voltage drop associated with long wire runs between the fixture and the power supply.
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What is the maximum run length of a specific LED?
Q-Tran offers several different LED options at different power densities (watts per foot). This is incorporated into the part number.
To achieve an approximate maximum LED length, take the power rating of the supply and divide this total wattage by the W/FT of the LED strip. This will provide a safe estimate of maximum LED length for that supply. For more accurate lengths, please reference the specific LED cut sheet. http://www.q-tran.com/cut-sheet
What are the available lengths for the LED extrusions?
LED extrusions are available in lengths up to 98.25". Extrusions can be cut to shorter lengths upon request.
Are our LED's dimmable?
Yes, all Q-Tran LED's are dimmable. The quality and type of dimming is dependent on the type of power supply being used. Magnetic power supplies require an MLV dimmer with a neutral connection, the IQ-PH power supplies dim best with a ELV dimmer and the eLED power supplies require a 0-10V dimmer.
What is the dimming range of the LED's?
Q-Tran LED's are capable of being dimmed from 100% - 0% brightness. It is important to review the dimmer being used, looking for any voltage limitations or the ability to perform programming, such as the Lutron Maestro, which allows for low end and high end adjustment. This allows the user to adjust the output voltage all the way down to 0%.
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The Hip Extension Exercise has been recognized as one of the most targeted low intensity exercises for the butt. It almost completely concentrates on the glute muscles and also the lower back which is great for both lifting, firming and developing the butt. The only downside to this exercise is that it is relatively mild, you generally can't place any weights on your feet thus most of the time you'll be doing the exercise free-weight which might not be the best for butt muscle development.
Below is a great example of posture and style in which a hip extension should be done, pay particular attention to the piece of pipe between the trainer's shoulders and butt, it is always suspended between his shoulders and his butt showing that the proper posture is to have your back arched downwards so that you can get the right level of extension for your legs.
Admittedly, the exercise looks quite easy and you may think that it isn't the best exercise to build your butt. It's also been tarnished by the fact that this exercise is used widely by the elderly or rehabilitating sick people, plainly because the exercise is just that good and effective at building both lower body strength and mobility. You would be wrong to dismiss this exercise, medical journals have established that this type of exercise is one of the most effective exercises to build strength in both your butt region and lower back.
Get down on your elbows (or hands) and knees, abs tight and back flat to maintain a good posture. Take one leg and kick it back as far as you can, imagine you're kicking a dog behind you. Squeeze the butt to lift right leg until it's level with hips then lower. Repeat for 12-16 reps before switching sides. You should be feeling a nice good burn at your butt and lower back muscles, if you don't yet feel a burn increase the number of reps until you do.
Here lies the secret to this exercise, mind you because you are not using weights, your reps must be quite high, this does not mean that you should stop at 15-20, if you can still continue to do more, you should until you find it distinctly difficult to raise you leg for the final rep, it is this forced final rep that will bring the most effect to your exercise and you should never forget to push the limit for the best results. Remember, you must always feel great strain at the final rep then you have done a good set.
To properly benefit from this exercise you must understand that because you aren't using any weights, you must perform a high number of reps. Being an exercise with high reps, it isn't best suited to building mass rather its benefit is in adding tone to the butt and also effectively lifting the butt. Very few exercises can help in lifting the butt but hip extensions manage to do this because the exercise also calls into use the muscles of the lower back which will eventually tighten and pull the butt upwards. There-in lies the benefit to this exercise.
Remember to always squeeze your butt muscles when your legs are already extended, this give a very good burn, and is especially useful for people looking to add an extra perk to the butt. By constricting and squeezing at the very end of the rep, the muscle is forced to work when it is already at its smallest and tightest position, making it grow in girth and thus adding definition.
More articles from the Butt Exercise Series:
Butt Exercise Mini Series – Pascalite Clay
Butt Exercise Mini Series – Yoga and Pilates
Butt Exercise Mini Series – Outer Thigh Leg Lifts
Butt Exercise Mini Series – Hip Extensions
Butt Exercise Mini Series – Squats
Butt Exercise Mini Series – Butt Skin
Butt Exercise Mini Series – Butt Muscles
Butt Exercise Mini Series – Saddle Bags and Upper/Lower Butt Section


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Judges' Clerk District Court (Fixed Term), Wellington District Court
This is a fantastic 2-3 year fixed term internship for motivated, enthusiastic law professionals to develop an intricate and first hand view of the judicial system. You will provide high quality research and directly support the District Court Judges.
If you have an LLB with a strong academic record, excellent written communication and research skills and good computer literacy this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working independently towards deadlines, is driven and self-motivated to manage workload and maintain confidentiality. To excel in this role you will understand and consider the practicalities of outcomes as well as their legality. The successful candidate will play a key role in supplying efficient and accurate legal support on any topic required, and ideally will have a specialist area.
You'll provide high quality research to resident and visiting District Court Judges in the Lower North region. Your role will be to aid the Judges. You will fulfil that responsibility by supplying efficient and accurate legal support on any topic required.
This position is located at the Wellington District Court.
You are also required to include with your application the copy of the transcript of your academic record.
Applicants are requested to provide an example of recent legal research that they have completed, preferably not more than two pages in length.
Applicants must be prepared to provide details of any criminal convictions and also to subject themselves to a Police check.
Salary range: $46,751-$61,721
To apply, complete the application form attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close Wednesday 22 August 2018.


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Cultura Whiskey Nibs Chocolate Bar Review
Creamy, malty, nutty, smoky—these are all excellent tasting notes to have in a whisky. And, if you think about it, they're also spectacular when you apply them to chocolate. Check out Cultura's Whisky Nibs, a dark chocolate infused with Deerhammer whisky and garnished with whiskey soaked cacao nibs, for a great play on this flavor combo.


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It's nice to know that she will eventually make her spring time appearance in April, even though that seems so far away. While I wait for her, my thoughts will be wandering and for the next week or so will be occupied with red hearts and chocolate candies. Thank goodness for Valentine's Day!


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Sailing through Sibenik and Split, Croatia
Continuing on our trip through Croatia we rented a car in Zadar and drove to Split with a brief stop in Sibenik. Driving on the highways in Croatia was not as scary as I thought. I've only driven in the U.S. and Barbados so I wasn't sure what to expect in Croatia but it was smooth. With hardly any traffic it was easy to take in the scenery. We stopped in Sibenik for lunch and to see the Cathedral of St. James. Construction was begun in the early 1400s and completed roughly 40 years later. There are decorative elements of the cathedral such as angels, lions and coats of arms that can also be seen in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and San Marco in Venice. This is great because you can see how the three cities were related and intertwined in so many ways. This is also why my bf decided we should visit Istanbul (December 2011-January 2012, forthcoming!), Venice and Croatia to understand how the people and countries shared culture, food, religion and politics in their early beginnings and now a little bit.
After lunch we walked around the old town of Sibenik. There was a beautiful monastery garden that now has an ice cream shop with tables in the shade. We wandered up to the old fort where you could climb up and have a picturesque view of the town and the sea.
After sweating out all the water, salt and toxins in my body we slid into the car and drove to Split. It wasn't humid but just hot–90+ plus degrees Farenheit–with the sun beaming down. I love Summer and the sun but walking around in it, slightly dehydrated is never fun.
Split had no street signs which was very frustrating in finding the rental car place. Whenever we asked a local for directions they look at us like we were crazy, like the street didn't exist or maybe we were foolish for driving around without knowledge of the city. Eventually we found the Dollar Rent A Car and all was okay.
The old town of Split is within the walls of Diocletian's Palace. It was built-in the late 3rd to early 4th centuries as the Roman emperor's retirement home. Not bad! It was surreal to walk inside the ruins of this Roman palace with tons of other tourists and see restaurants, bars and shops. Part of me thought we were contributing to its ruin but then I sucked it up and went with the flow. We're tourists supporting the economy! Woo! Thinking of the history and scope of the Palace, I felt like Indiana Jones walking around and exploring all the streets and former temples. Unfortunately there was no Ark of the Covenant or Holy Grail for me to seek or an opportunity to channel Mola Ram, chant Kali Ma Shakti de and pull out a beating heart. Maybe next time.
To enhance the Roman feel there were guys dressed as Roman soldiers who were happy to pose and smile with you for a small price. For dinner we went outside the palace walls (haha I feel like a princess!) to place called Konoba Hvarinin. It was low-key, rustic and the food simple and delicious.
The next afternoon we were off to Hvar!


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