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Our group is currently at Shadowdeep attempting to complete some commercial transactions and hire a blacksmith for the village of compliments. Rolo, the halfling has taken off to deal with 'clan business' (Our PC playing Rolo was unable to attend this session), but both Jenks and Scabs are able to meet with the dwarven smith Flanigan they arranged a social event last session with.
A frigid snowstorm has come off the icetooth mountains and grips the city. As an aside, the GM has revealed that he is setting this campaign in Allansia, a place that may be familiar to those who played fighting fantasy books. He has obviously taken some liberties, but it is a cook world and has a fair amount of creative 'flex' on account of all the different authors of the books creating material.
The groups heads down a narrow stairwell to enter the dwarven pub. On the way down Jenks is bumped by a hoody figure with a baleful milky white eye who reeks of fish. Expecting a drunk bar fight he holds his tongue and passes by. This, friends, comes back to haunt him.
Flanigan, after a few drinks, is shown the recovered dwarven plate armour with a diamond in the chest. He notes this is actually duergar manufacture....a group of dwarves from the first battle against chaos that were corrupted. The Dwarves don't like talking about them. Naturally the question of where this came from comes up....and we tell him about the crypt of Kas the bloody.
Flanigan: Located in the old city of Greenich?
Us: That's the one.
Flanigan tells us we're idiots to disturb the crypt. Duergar are in Greenich due to a curse on the duergar king. Possibly if
we deal with him, the others may be released. I forget the details
but either they guard the liche (or serve him?), or the dragons treasure....or both.
Our biggest issue now is that the liche room could be disturbed. Only really a problem if there is a sudden ecological void (goblins wiped out) that would allows stupid adventurers to access more of the dungeon. Ummmmm, hmmmmmmm. Possibly might be an issue.
Flanigan wants the duergar plate to destroy it, he doesn't much care about the large diamond though. As a sweetener he offers to make a magic weapon for the group using the diamond. Over the next 3/4 of a day he (and the group assisting) forges a scimitar with magic properties. The blade will cause an invisible creature to turn visible and be unable to achieve invisibility for the remainder of the day. Perfect for use against his ancestral enemies, no?
With regard to our smith shortage, Flanigan is too successful to agree to leave Shadowdeep to come to Compliments. We ask him if there are any aspiring blacksmiths he'd like out of town, and he suggests the dwarf Gideon who has been sniffing around at his business. We approach Gideon in the pub and he would agree to come to Compliments for a capital infusion of 1000gp plus a stone building. He also needs to crank out at least 60gp worth of goods a month. He notes that we better decide soon as the merchant Dabas junior (senior was previously murdered) has been bargaining with him as a house blacksmith too.
We decide we should speak with the merchant Dabas, both to avoid a bidding war or earning an enemy if we hire Gideon, and also because he has the tealeaf clan ring (Rolo's clan).
In the early morning (after catching up on sleep post the pub visit and forging a weapon) we head over to visit Dabas (the younger). A heavy snow has fallen and there are very few people around. Scabs seems to be suspiciously familiar with the location of the manor. As we arrive we find the guard at the gate is dead with a snapped neck and positioned like he's asleep, he's also quite cold.
We briefly toy with the issue of how not to appear like total criminals while potentially acting like total criminals. Eventually we decide to brazen it out and head straight in without disturbing the corpse. We find the guards dogs in the yard are mostly dead, however one has undergone some horrible mutation....it mostly yelps and cries in pain and tries to move it's blasted structure. Jenks the druid promptly puts the beast out of it's misery. We are beginning to get a bit spooked.
After we pass bloody snow drifts we enter the front door (swinging in the breeze) and find the entire house stinks like rotten fish. Barely up the stair case we are suddenly attacked by frozen, rotting/undead halflings. We do well in the fight and it isn't till near the end we find they have a draining paralytic touch. Eek.
Scabs predicts an elf will be present sooner or later as well...... Apparently these aren't the tealeaf halflings that we thought they might be.
In the upstairs bedroom of the merchant we find the undead frozen elf. In addition to the elf, who is feasting upon the fingers of the corpse of dabas, there are some 'dancing girls' (dead) and a dead mutant with a milky third eye and tentacles instead of fingers. The door to the balcony is wide open and frigid air billows in. Jenks finally connects this mutant to the the smelly bastard who ran into him coming out of the pub. Probably a good thing he didn't say anything at the time.
We grind our teeth and check the elves mouth and stomach to see if the ring we seek is present. While we do find a number of bitten off fingers and rings, there is no sign of the ring Rolo is hunting for. We conduct a bit of petty theft but mostly leave everything for the law to search.
After summoning the watch, we watch as they summon a cleric of law and lock down the place. We are questioned a bit and then there is a blast of frozen wind that fires open the balcony doors. One of the dancing girls sits up right and is obviously possessed by...something. A horrible witch voice emanates from the corpse and mocks us and the city and predicts our doom. A calling card of the snow witch of the ice finger mountains.
Hunting for more information we try Anadamas the sage, but he has been meditating for the last couple of days and is unreachable (as per his servant). We go to the splintered shield academy to track down the league of Justice. Gelf, the priest, Trad the fighter, and Noin the wizard going us to speak of the happenings.
The League of Justice agree to go to ice finger mountains to face the snowwitch and her burgeoning army of chaos. Flanigan will also accompany them. We are to investigate the crypt of Kas and attempt to ensure that it is not disturbed again.
We decide to hire an cleric and illusionist to accompany us in our trip back to the dark crypt and head off North to deal with one of the proliferating threats to the region.


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The most significant net redemptions (as percent of assets managed) were experienced among high-yield corporate, high-yield tax-free, GNMA, TIPs, emerging market debt, and long- and intermediate duration US government bond funds.
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On a Thursday night when TV usage was down at least 5 percent and not a single piece of broadcast programming saw gains, American Idol slipped 7 percent week-to-week to 11 million total viewers and a 2.7 rating — aka the 12-year-old reality juggernaut's lowest demo delivery ever.
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Social Dance Instruction
Being able to dance (well) with a partner is an extremely desirable social skill. Dance is a metaphor for many aspects of life – especially relationships. While each dance style is different, many elements are the same – so learning one dance/style will often help learning/dancing many others.
"Some people seem to feel that good dancers are born, but all the good dancers I have ever known have been taught or trained." ~ Fred Astaire
Please contact me if you would like my assistance in learning to lead, follow, and/or move (better) together (with a partner).
Learning to dance is affordable (and the "investment" may be "negotiable") for individuals, couples, and groups. Click here for more info.
SOME of the more popular dances I (or my associates) might be able to help you easily learn and enjoy (more) include:
Salsa (On1)
Mambo (On2)
Casino de Rueda (Miami or Cuban style)
Cha Cha (Ballroom or Nightclub)
Rumba (American or International)
Bachata (Modern/Urban; Dominican/Caribbean)
Samba (American; International; Brazilian)
Waltz (American; Viennese; Country)
Foxtrot (American; International; Country Two-Step)
Tango (American; International; Argentine)
Paso Doble
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Quinceaneras and Senior Photos
Quinceaneras are a Hispanic tradition that celebrates a young girl's tradition into womanhood. Like turning 18 or 21, this will only happen once in a lifetime so allow us to capture every important moment. We want to make each young woman feel as though she is a princecess and is the most important person for the day. Allow us the opportunity to capture this important day.
Senior Photos
We offer on-site Senior portrait sessions that often resemble modeling portfolios and have become a fun part of the senior experience. Let's have fun making you look FABULOUS! Bring your friends, pets, sports gear and cars. Senior portraits you will be proud to display and share with family and friends.
We take the time to ensure your portraits are a reflection of who you are.
You decide on the outfits, surroundings and props (like cars, pets, hats, friends, or instruments). We will help create the perfect pose and setting to capture your individuality. Unlike the "assembly line" process our studio allows the time to "get it right." We shoot unique portraits in cool and stylish fashion. We love making you feel awesome! Your senior year of high school is an exciting time and we are here to capture who you are today and make certain you have fun in the process. Just relax, have fun, and BE YOURSELF. We will take care of the rest.


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Friday Club
Friday Club is a meeting place for retired people that offers a great meal, newspapers, carpet bowls and table, board & card games. Not least of all this is a time to talk and make good friends.
We meet most weeks from 10.30am - 2.30pm with lunch and our "Thought for the Day" at 12.00 noon. There is also opportunity at Friday Club for informal Bible study with a group that meets fortnightly after lunch. Take a look at the calendar or contact the office to check when Friday Club is on.
*Everyone is welcome but you will need to be able to make your own way to and from, and also around, the Church Centre.
Contacts for Friday Club …
Peter Collier
Pastoral Care Co-ordinator
Peter joined the team as Pastoral Care Co-ordinator in 2012 although he has been a member of the church family here since he became a Christian in 1986. He is married to Janet and has two sons and three grandchildren. He loves books and old movies and has, at times, been a season ticket holder at Sheffield United but he's better now.Contact Peter


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The park is situated on the banks of the mighty Murray River in Renmark, South Australia and has almost 1km of absolute river frontage where you can enjoy uninterrupted river views from your luxury self contained accommodation or from your caravan and camping site.
2 Bedroom Family Villa (accessible, accommodates up to 6 people). A beautifully designed cabin ideally suited to the family. Consisting of both bedrooms separate to the main living/dining area, this cabin allows privacy, space and comfort for the whole family. This cabin has wheelchair access and an open plan accessible bathroom
- Master bedroom has a queen bed
- Second bedroom has two sets of bunks with the option of three beds being able to be locked back to create more space and improve accessibility
- Sheets, doonas, pillows and towels provided for all beds
- Ramp and stair access
- Kitchen equipped with microwave, full oven, fridge and dishwasher
- Heating and air conditioning
- Two televisions, DVD player and free in-house movies
- Internal bathroom with shower, toilet and hair dryer
- Decking with table and chairs
- Welcome tea, coffee and sugar provided
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- resort pool
- giant jumping pillow
- Kid's Playland and movie theatre
- full sized tennis court
- adventure playground
- waterpark and splash play area
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- camp kitchen with fridges
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The pool has beach entrance points however there aren't any grab rails to aid entry.
The playground is surrounded by bark chips.
There is an accessible and family friendly bathroom located in the amenity block closest to the pool.
Most paths around the park are sealed.
Wildlife is in abundance, it is not uncommon to see koalas, ducks and other bird life throughout the park.
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We just finished our first summer at the New Jersey shore. We're enthusiastic about the potential for growth of our product line as more and more consumers become aware of the variety of options that are available to them.
Woodbridge, NJ (PRWEB) December 09, 2015
Starting in October 2015, Integrated Equipment Sales began offering personalized pop up shops made from their durable steel shipping containers. When consumer demand for the custom containers became too much to ignore, they decided to use their newly-expanded modification shop to focus on pop up shops.
Karen Sweeney, Director of Sales for the company, said that they have been working hard to build up their product line over the past few months. After expanding their modification shop, the company's shift towards offering pop up shops was only natural.
Sweeney noted that the portability of these custom containers is ideal for clients looking to market their products at mobile fairs, concerts, boardwalks, college campuses, and just about any other event because of their enhanced security and aesthetic value. The company placed two pop up shops at the Jersey Shore over this past summer and recently sold one which they had converted into a bagel shop for placement at Temple University.
The company has designed and fabricated three basic pop up shop models for their showroom: a 10 ft. shop, a 20 ft. shop, and a fully-customized 20 ft. enclosed concession stand complete with an awning and sliding windows. Franco Avella, Vice President of Integrated Industries/Integrated Equipment Sales, said that each of these options help to meet the different wants and needs of their diverse customer base:
"We just finished our first summer at the New Jersey shore. We're enthusiastic about the potential for growth of our product line as more and more consumers become aware of the variety of options that are available to them," said Avella.
Numerous consumers have been getting in touch with Integrated Equipment Sales regarding the pop up shops, and feedback on the custom containers has been outstanding. The company is looking into getting more pop up shops ready for next summer and they've already started to prepare for the increased demand.
The custom pop up shop containers are available to rent or purchase for businesses of all types. Clients can stop by the company's manufacturing facility to see the showroom models at Integrated Industries, 1 Pennval Rd., Woodbridge, NJ 07095.
At the facility, clients can receive a private tour of the showroom with Integrated Industries / Integrated Equipment Sales shop foreman Oscar Ramirez and modification manager Vinny Abatemarco.
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A lovely Pensacola wedding
Jordan + Ian
Bride Prep: Lee House
Ceremony: Old Christ Church
Reception: 5eleven Palafox
Hair: Arrow Salon & Spa (Cathy Sheldon)
Make-up: Eliza George
Calligraphy: Kayla Morgan
Decor: Hemstitch Vintage Rentals
Florist: Supposey Florals
Cake: Betty Weber
Pastor: Rev. Bryan Adams
Violinist: Matheus Canada
Caterer: Culinary Productions
DJ: Any Day DJ
Accessories: The Bridal Suite
A word from the bride
How they met: Ian and I met at Baton Rouge Magnet High School. We were both in the same Environmental Science class. He was a senior, and I was a sophomore. I was very into Ian. He took a little longer to be interested in me. He signed my yearbook and told me to call him. I did. We started hanging out more and more when Ian went to college at LSU as a freshman and I was a junior at Baton Rouge Magnet High School. After about a year of friendship, we each confessed how much our feelings had grown beyond friendship. Ian asked if I would be his girlfriend and I happily accepted. We dated for 7 years before we were married.
How Ian proposed: While we were on vacation around Asheville, NC, we went to a waterfall filmed in Last of the Mohicans. It was beautiful and since it was early May we had the whole waterfall to ourselves. After watching the water and looking out over the mountains we sat down to rest. Ian got in front of me and asked me to marry him. I was so taken aback and surprised that I asked him tons of questions about who knew, did my parents know, etc. and when I was satisfied, I said yes.
What are some favorite moments from your wedding day? One of my favorite parts of the wedding day was having a violinist play "The Gael" from Last of the Mohicans while I walked down the aisle to Ian. It reminded me of our trip, his proposal, and all the fun we had. It was the perfect way to begin my life with him.
The day that we had for the wedding was beautiful. It can be quite grey in January. We managed to have a perfectly clear bluebird day without clouds and plenty of sunshine. I know it will make for terrific pictures and a wonderful memory because the day was so perfect.
I loved dancing with my husband to "I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons)" by Nat King Cole. We enjoyed learning the dance for our wedding. We liked it so much we now take dance lessons once a week in various styles.
I could go on and on. There are so many things that I loved about the day. I am just so fortunate that I am with my wonderful, considerate and loving husband and look forward to the many memories we will make together for years to come.


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GE2017: May tries to revive Tory campaign with Brexit push
The Prime Minister was understood to be catching up on government business as Amber Rudd was sent out to represent the Tories in the BBC debate. In a wide ranging interview, Mr Corbyn said the NHS "is very close to collapse" and could become "a health service of last resort". Mr Nuttall, answering a question on immigration, said current levels were "unsustainable" and that UKIP would take action to bring the numbers coming into the country under control.


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1 x Avon tender 4.50m with Yamaha 60hp outboard
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Waverunner Yamaha 1300 cc (for 2 persons)
Towed Buoy for 4 persons
Water skis (1 x children & 1 x adults)
Kayak (for one person)
SUP paddle
Snorkeling equipment
Fishing equipment
LCD SAT TV, DVD, CD and stereo systems, air condition throughout the yacht, apple TVs throughout the yacht and video on demand, iPod station in the saloon area, playstation.
Radar, autopilot, NAVTEX, 2 x VHF, GPS, SSB, sat phone/fax, GSM phone, raytheon plotter
Laptop, computer in wheellhouse, wi-fiinternet connection, printer.
Luxury crewed motor yacht Gioe I is a combination of luxury and speed that transports her guests to each destination in no time at all. She was built in 2009 by Tecnomar. This luxury vessel's sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Tecnomar. Her exterior is styled by the Tecnomar team who are also responsible for the entire engineering package.
Crewed motor yacht Gioe I can accommodate up to 12 guests in 5 cabins, including one Master cabin, two VIP cabins and two twin cabins with Pullman berth in each. All cabins with en suite facilities. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
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I will start the review with A314 which deserves a lot of attention since it worked in the work environment and even in the dating environment. This was a truly legendary mix from Androtics because it worked so damn well. I was marked for years as "respect in a bottle" because it was just that. The results were nothing short of amazing.
Testing Results:
This was one of the 1st pheromones I bought from Androtics simply because I needed something to help drive my sales numbers. At that time I purchased rev29 and thanks to this, I became a believer in pheromones.
Since I meet people face-to-face this proved to be a great testing ground. Each time I met with business owners I wore A314, simply said, I was in control of the sales pitch every time. I was a huge fan of A314 until I noticed the changes over the years with the formula.
For whatever reason Androtics seem to change the formula of A314 and it just wasn't the same as previous revisions. Recently they ran out of some key molecules and the community waited 4 months for them to restock. To our surprise they came out with 2 new revisions "Royale v1" and "Naturelle". I tested the Royale v1 for a solid week and it didn't work.
Other forum members posted they saw ZERO results with both Royale and Nautrelle. Bottom line: this once beloved pheromone is no longer viable and is a total flop.
– I got a refund.
– Sadly A314 no longer works.
Critical Update:
For nearly 4 months there was a shortage of certain molecules for A314, making this classic unavailable. In mid August it comes back only for Androtics to pull the orders due to problems with the batch. The staff at Androtics never made a public announcement as to the "Why". In the meantime the community was expecting a whole new REV. It went back on sale 09/21/2015 and when I received my order I got Royale v1 while others received Naturelle v1. There where two versions no one was expecting being shipped. I tested the new revision for a whole week and unfortunately A314 is no longer a viable product. The other members also report that Naturalle was also a dud. The respect that A314 was so famous for wasn't there…it was like drinking warm flat soda. This is probably the biggest disappointment in a long time regarding a pheromone product.
At this time unless something major happens from Androtics, I can no longer stand by A314. Both revisions turned out to be huge FLOPS.


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I drink a lot of Iced Tea and Infused Water.
Well, because it's Summer and it's hot, LOL.
And I'm trying to be healthier and cut out soda,
something I think a lot of you are trying to do out there too.
Sometimes water just doesn't cut it for me.
So when I was asked to review
by Total Tea
I was curious.
Iced Tea can cure your thirst,
but can herbal teas actually give you energy,
boost your stamina, and supplement antioxidants?
boost your stamina, and supplement antioxidants?
Let me tell you, I need help in all those areas!
Herbal Energy Tea
Total Tea's green tea is blended with 5 potent all natural herbs, along with caffeine and antioxidants. It has been recommended by 1200+ Doctors for weight loss by boosting your metabolism and mental focus for over 10 years.
100% Natural - No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives is Gluten Free and Kosher Certified
High Antioxidant Blend - with ORAC antioxidant values of 58uM per Gram, compared to 28-29uM per gram for Commercial Green Tea
Guayusa - contains L-theanine, a glutamic acid analog found in green tea that has been shown to reduce physical and mental stress. Contains all of the essential amino acids for humans. Has a High Antioxidant Activity with ORAC antioxidant values of 58uM per gram, compared to 28-29uM per gram for commercial green teas.
Green Tea - increases metabolism. Polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation. Perfect for that skinny tea effect.
Cinnamon Bark - contains antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, antispasmodic, and anti-fungal properties.
Eleuthero Root - a strong antioxidant. Referred to as Adaptogen - an immune system, memory and energy stimulant.
Ginseng Root - soothes the nervous system. Decreases blood sugar. Stimulates the endocrine system. Common in Ginseng Tea.
When I found out you can have it hot or cold, I was all in!!
My opinion
I love coffee! But lately I've noticed my stomach isn't in as love with it as I am. I love iced coffee in the morning, especially now in the Summer. But have been trying to back away from it and drinking iced tea. Don't get me wrong but I just need a boost to get going and regular tea doesn't always to the trick.
Upon opening the box of Total Tea Herbal Energy a lovely fruity fragrance wafted out. Sweet berries and a touch of cinnamon. I followed directions and made a cup, then placed it in the refrigerator for in the morning. The flavor was refreshing and tasted awesome iced. I made it through the morning with my eyes wide open, which is much better than dragging along!
When I hit that midday slump I have another glass which gives me enough energy to get through the rest of the day. I always make sure I have some in the refrigerator so when I start to feel sluggish it's ready for me.
The health benefits of drinking green tea, especially before or after a meal, helps you rid your body of the fat you consumed during your meal and boosts your metabolism!
You can find Total Tea on Amazon.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free or a discounted price from Total Tea. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.


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Thank you for your commitment and hours of service to ICSK and the community! You are the reason we are able to meet the needs of those we serve!
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Events this Week
Events for the Week
Monday, Feb. 27
Kindergarten Here We Come parents meeting, 6 p.m., multi-purpose room, Kane Elementary School.
Mt. Jewett 2 Kinzua Bridge T(rail) Club, 7 p.m., Mt. Jewett Memorial Public Library.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
McKean County Board of Commissioners, 10 a.m., county courthouse, Smethport.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner, First United Methodist Church, Kane, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner, Tabor Lutheran Church, Kane, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1
Ash Wednesday services, Kane area churches.
Kane Borough Council workshop, 6:30 p.m., borough building, Bayard Street.
Thursday, March 2
Read Across America (Dr. Seuss Day), Kane Elementary School.
Kane School Board workshop, 6:30 p.m., administration wing, Kane Middle School complex.
Friday, March 3
Kane Church Women United luncheon, noon, First United Methodist Church, Greeves Street, Kane.
Saturday, March 4
Kane Rotary Club and Kane Community Hospital Multi-phasic Blood Screening, 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., St. Callistus Church Hall. Call 837-4570 by Wednesday to register.


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Modern rustic living room is the other alternative for people who love rural atmosphere. There are some people who prefer to have a hundred percent rural impression for their living room. But there are also some poeple who prefer to have a rustic living room but still give such a modern impression. In order to not make our house look to ancient. Are you one of those people? If yes, you come in the right place. Here, we are going to consider some things about having a modern rustic living room.
Modern rustic living room will be necessary for us when we welcome our guests. So, we really are required to pay attention about how to decorate our living room.
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The first thing about having a modern rustic living room, is how we design our living room. You can start to design your living room yourselves. There are so many online catalog that you can have as your references. Otherwise, if you think it is better to hire an interior design, you can ask them to design a perfect modern rustic living room for you.
After looking to the design, the second thing that people tend to notice is the furniture. So, in order to have such a modern rustic living room, we should start to observe the furniture that can support the looks of our modern rustic living room. Usually, modern rustic living room would have brown or white colour for their main furniture. The furniture itself can be categorised as modern furniture. The difference is, the furniture is match perfectly with the rustic design of your living room. This is what makes your living room is a modern rustic living room. Now, are you ready to decorate your living room?
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Photography should be fun
Are you really having fun with your photography?
It doesn't matter if you are a photographer, model or iphone user, going slightly crazy at times can keep you from getting stale. So may advice is that we mix in something some occasional silliness with all the earnest attempts to be "better" at what we do. This shot was really simple to do but it got some laughs and helps break up a session.
This is Melbourne model and musician Dave Holder who is pretty crazy at the best of times. Here I asked Dave to poke himself in the eye with his left hand and just added a second shot of him from the other side in Photoshop. Job done and a very convincing eye poke too! See just how crazy Dave can be at https://www.youtube.com/user/dpholder
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One of the most prosperous communities in Liberty County at the end of the nineteenth century was Bay View, located about 16 miles northwest of Hinesville near the Crossroads community. It had a post office, a public school, a Masonic Lodge, two Baptist churches, a general store operated by Henry Levi, and a cotton gin owned and operated by John Smiley.
There was no trace of Bay View left by 1940.
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- AnonymousMarch 4, 2013 at 12:05 PM
o!! love this one!! did you know i studied shakespeare in school and at a place called the folger institute in dc? it's near the capitol building, just a bit behind it. congratulations on your submission to the washington post. let me know what happens. and thank you for sending me the winy child in the mail!!! xoxo, ellenReplyDeleteReplies
No, I didn't know you studied Shakespeare in school ( for your ears only - Pepper doesn't like the Julius Caesar Salad. Especially the croutons). I will do my best to keep you entertained. Sincerely, OWENDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 12:07 PM
no croutons and no julius caesar salad for pepper! you know what? i dont like raw onions very much, bleh! :DReplyDelete


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Jon Jones cant pass USADA and neither can Lesner....
Jon Jones cant pass USADA and neither can Lesner....
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty." Thomas Jefferson
So since Ngannou was #1 contender and lost to Lewis does that mean DC vs Lewis or does Stipe get the reach right away or the Brock Lesnar money fight?
Jesus just rereading that made me double think as if we were talking about WWE
i just could not believe how inactive the Lewis/Ngannou fight was. Like... really? Neither fighter aggressive? Even Herb Dean was like... uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
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UFC star Conor McGregor pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct on Thursday, in a deal that allows him to avoid jail time after attacking a bus filled with UFC fighters at Barclays Center in April.
The 30-year-old fighter, who recently announced he is expecting his second child with girlfriend Dee Devlin, will participate in anger management treatment and serve five days of community service, ESPN reported. The former UFC champion will still be able to work within the United States as part of the agreement with the Brooklyn District Attorney�s Office, and he will also keep a clean criminal record.
�I just want to say I�m thankful to the DA and the judge for allowing me to move forward,� McGregor told reporters outside of the New York courthouse. �I want to say to my friends, my family, my fans � thank you for your support.�
McGregor faced a possible 12 criminal charges stemming from the incident in April, which saw him tossing a metal dolly through a bus window as the vehicle arrived at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for a UFC media event.
Among the possible 12 charges, the Dublin native had faced two felony criminal mischief charges carrying a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.
Everyone tune in next week for a new edition of WWUFC
I dont think I'll plan to pay for any more UFC stuff for a while. Maybe Bellator is where the real MMA stuff is at now?
On a slightly funnier note, Who is gonna watch Liddell and Ortiz beat on each other? I feel like this one will be like if your dad had to go fight your neighbors dad because their family hit you or something... man it's all getting too strange.
UFC 227: Nate Diaz vs Kevin Lee
What say you ?
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The thought of a Diaz vs Lee fight makes my nickers moist.
Its done, October 6th Vegas.
The huge question is why Conor took the fight for 1/15 of his last purse.
Speculation is they had to give him a share of the company.
I dont care for Till at all but I am sick of Woodley.....time for new blood ?


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Sadly, I had to return to Chicagoland last Thursday afternoon from Strata 2014 in Santa Clara. The pleasant Silicon Valley weather was a much-needed respite from the severe Midwest winter. And Strata 2014 was plenty good too.
Like most of the record 3,100 attendees, I participated all three days day one of tutorials and days two and three of short keynote and 40 minute sessions. My OpenBI colleagues and I had a number of conference objectives revolving on affirming the latest and greatest big data/analyics technologies and methods. The consensus amongst us was mission accomplished.
I went into the tutorials looking for corroboration of a "macro" platform for data science as well as a "micro" tool I could use in my work. I think I found both.
Last year, I wrote on the Strata 2013 excitement surrounding BDAS, the Berkeley Data Analytic Stack under development at the UC Berkeley AMPLab. That enthusiasm has escalated this year, as BDAS begins to achieve its original goals:
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So much for macro. My search for a simple, personal Hadoop programming environment was driven by two requirements: 1) no MapReduce and, 2) minimize Java coding. In time Spark-Python will do the trick, but for now, Scalding, a Scala "DSL" (domain-speci?c language) that wraps Cascading and provides an intuitive, boilerplate-free API for writing MapReduce jobs, appears attractive. LinkedIn data scientist Vitaly Gordon provided a quite comprehensible introduction so good in fact I'm confident I can become proficient in the functional Scala metaphor without much ado.
For me, this year's analytics focus assumed a feature selection theme. Stanford professor Christopher Re used a street artistry metaphor as the departure for his talk on predictive modeling. With analytics, pure artists such as Bansky are rare; methodical pluggers like Mr Brainwash are much more the norm. Analytics would thus be better served obsessing less on algorithm art and more on the plodding search for predictors of outcomes of interest.
Berkeley and University of Washington professors/Trifacta execs Joe Hellerstein and Jeffrey Heer discussed challenges/approaches to data wrangling/transformation of early phase data. Their foci are data trust, usability, credibility and usefulness. The Trifacta technology platform uses a "Predictive Interaction" approach that drives from visualization and learning to help analysts discern patterns in data. For me, a high-priority use case for this software is the formulation of features to be used in subsequent predictive models.
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Vanguard data-driven companies Netflix, Facebook and Yahoo gave peaks inside their evolving technology portfolios. Netflix is going all-in to the Cloud with AWS. And all three are committed to open source software, making large bets on Hadoop SQL platforms like Presto and Shark at the expense of relational/analytic database technologies.
Several keynotes were outstanding. Crossing the Chasm author Geoffrey Moore updated his 25-year-old research for the digital 2014. Two timeless principles: target a beachhead market segment and commit to building an entire product. Today, it's consumer in contrast to enterprise IT. Big data visionaries Amazon and Google pose existential threats to retail and advertising.
Historian and futurist nonesuch James Burke engaged the audience in a 30 minute tour de force lecture The Future Isn't What it Used to Be. Elucidated by networking software, Burke's accounts of seemingly random social connections that impacted history dazzled.
Street skateboarding icon Rodney Mullen regaled the audience with his talk The Art of Good Practice. Ever the scientist, Mullen tunes his craft with a methodical, experience-driven approach. He attributes much of his success to the systematic application of quasi-experimental learning in practice. "The better we tune our practice, the more practice will make perfect."
Digital Media expert and cognitive scientist David McRaney examined biases that subvert evidence-based behavior as well as the art of luck in his fast-paced talk, Survivorship Bias and the Psychology of Luck. Studying successful companies is generally not very illuminating since the most important advice revolves on what not to do what is missing from the "winners". McRaney opines that prosperous companies have many moments where luck is all that separates their blessings from calamities. Luck though, should be seen as the conscious interaction with chance. Those whose decision-making portfolio is diversified, who're set up "to serially avoiding catastrophic failure while routinely absorbing manageable damage", will likely be luckiest. Nassim Taleb would agree.
After four conferences at the Hyatt Regency and Convention Center in Santa Clara, Strata's become a victim of its own success, outgrowing the comfortable venue. The next Strata will be February 18-20, 2015 at the San Jose Convention Center. Like always, I look forward to it. Center
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Nick Patti passed for 190 yards and four touchdowns, two of them to Matt Alaimo, and Evan Stewart showed his capability on either side of the ball with a TD reception and excellent play out of the defensive secondary to lead a 48-0 win over Delbarton. The Green Knights rebounded from a humbling loss the week before to St. John's College (D.C.). Next: @ No. 3 Bergen Catholic (Sept. 30, 1 p.m.)
Maasai Maynor, Shayne Simon, Ayis Asante, Khyree Robinson and the rest of the offense look to generate movement early and steadily on Saturday in hopes of rebounding from a 28-21 loss Sept. 9 to St. Joseph's Prep (Pa.). The Marauders come off a bye weekend. Next: @ Seton Hall Prep (Sept. 23, 1 p.m.)
The Crusaders traveled to Southern California for a meeting with Mater Dei Saturday, and were promptly victimized by the size, speed and overall skill that make this the nation's No. 1 team. Anthony Corbin and Dylan Classi each scored in this 62-14 loss. Next: @ No. 6 Paramus Catholic (Sept. 22, 7 p.m.)
The Spartans must certainly have the attention of Don Bosco Prep after they rolled past Paramus Catholic Sept. 8 behind the strong play of QB Ta'Quan Roberson, receiver Liam Cabri, backs Vinny DePalma and Chase Hebron and others in a 35-14 victory over Paramus Catholic. Next: No. 5 Don Bosco Prep (Sept. 22, 7 p.m.)
The Ironmen were able to produce just 49 yards on the ground and 84 passing in a 27-0 loss to St. Frances (Md.) on Friday. They will seek strong outings Friday from Jalen Bergen, Jahquill Batts and Kevin Brennan. Next: @ No. 4 DePaul (Sept. 22, 7 p.m.)
Two-way senior end Henry Pearson starred for Paramus Catholic with three touchdowns, but it was Mohamed Toure with the game-winning play in overtime on a 25-yard reception from Shelton Applewhite for a 33-30 win over Seton Hall Prep. Pearson also sparkled defensively. Next: No. 3 Bergen Catholic (Sept. 22, 7 p.m.)
The Dutchmen raced out in the second half to score 33 unanswered points to secure a 47-6 win over New Utrecht Friday afternoon at Sid Luckman Field. Sean Ryan had a 22-yard touchdown catch and Kessawn Abraham caught a 61-yard scoring reception from quarterback Keion Jones. Next: @ Canarsie (Sept. 23, 12 p.m.)
Linebackers Sal Tardogno (20) and Tommy Pearce (19) combined for 39 tackles as the Braves posted their second straight shutout, 35-0, against Southern. Senior RB Naim Mayfield ran for 152 yards and three TDs. Next: Old Bridge (Sept. 23, 1 p.m.)
Mike Nicosia passed for 221 yards and four touchdowns and Kevin Gray recorded 10 solo tackles as the Crusaders knocked off No. 25 St. Anthony's, 38-19, at home on Friday night. Sean Harris caught two scores and Trill Williams followed up an interception with a touchdown run as Stepinac got contributions from all over in the marquee victory. Next: Xaverian Brothers (MA) (Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m.)
Elijah Jones made an impact on both sides of the field by catching three touchdown passes and returning interception for a score to help Cardinal Hayes earn an opening day 35-22 victory over Iona Prep in a CHSFL AAA game held Saturday in the Bronx. Sophomore quarterback Sofian Massoud had 384 passing yards along with completing a 66-yard touchdown reception to Lucas Nunez. Next: @ Christ the King (Sept. 24,3 p.m.)
Niko Hronich threw two scoring passes, one each to Nicholas DeNucci and Tajimier Jones, and he used eight receivers in all to spark a 27-10 win over Malvern Prep (Pa.). DeNucci provided defensive leadership at linebacker. Next: Delbarton (Sept. 23, 1 p.m.)
QB Haaziq Daniels completed 8-of-10 throws for 150 yards and four TDs to balance a pair of rushing scores in the Lancers' 55-7 triumph over Raritan. Next: @ Red Bank (Sept. 22, 7 p.m.)
Gregory Pimental had 12 carries for 282 yards and one touchdown, Aaje Grayson had seven carries for 186 yards and two TDs and had a 9-yard touchdown reception and Justin Lescouflair hauled in a 34-yard touchdown pass from Terrence Edmond in a 48-12 win over Uniondale. Next: Massapequa (Sept. 24, 2 p.m., live on News12Varsity.com)
Daniel Webb rushed for 124 yards and four touchdowns with only nine carries and Willie Matthews showed his versatility with a 73-yard TD run and a 15-tackle, three-sack performance that powered the Mounties to a 41-0 win over Livingston. Next: Union City at Foley Field, Bloomfield (Sept. 28, 7 p.m.)
Michael Jones rushed for a game-high 106 yards with 2 touchdowns along with Roland Dempster adding 99 yards and a score to help the hosts defeat New Dorp, 34-12, Friday night in Huguenot. Pirates quarterback Jason Feldman completed 14 out of 21 passes for 162 yards with two touchdowns. Next: @ Flushing (Sept. 23, 12 p.m.)
The Huguenots smothered another Section 1 opponent on Friday night, blowing out White Plains in the 116th meeting between the rival programs. Jordan Forrest ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns on just three carries as New Rochelle has now outscored its opponents 106-17. Next: @ North Rockland (Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m.)
The Maroons needed some late heroics to sidestep an upset bid by Paramus, 21-20, in an overtime clash Friday. Jack Barclay tied the game with an 87-yard run in the fourth quarter and Dan Gioia scored on a 5-yard run in OT, followed by the PAT from James Hogan. Next: @ Clifton (Sept. 22, 7 p.m.)
Senior David Usewick scored on two of his three touchdown runs in the second half to rally the Panthers to a 31-30 victory over Hillsborough. Justin Bryant and Chike Nwanko led the late defensive effort. Next. Phillipsburg (Sept. 22, 7 p.m.)
Nim Salaam rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns and QB Brandon Robinson also ran twice for scores to send the Blue Knights to a 28-7 victory over West Orange. Next: @ Smyrna (Del.) (Sept. 22, 7 p.m.)
The Blue Devils yielded a touchdown on the opening drive of the game, but dictated play thereafter for a 23-7 win over Ridge Friday night. Running back Tim Alliegro carried 42 times for 209 yards and one touchdown and fellow sophomore Hank Shapiro passed for 134 yards and a TD. Next: @ Franklin (Sept. 22, 7 p.m.)
Turnovers came back to burn the Gaels in Saturday's ugly loss to defending CHSFL champion Cardinal Hayes. Derek Robertson passed for 245 yards and two touchdowns but the Gaels turned the ball over four times in defeat. Next: St. Anthony's (Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m.)
Trevor Yeboah-Kodie had six carries for 94 yards and two touchdowns, Colin Hart had eight carries for 55 yards and a TD, Andrew DeSantis had nine carries for 51 yards and Steven Spirakis kicked a pair of field goals in a 27-3 win over MacArthur. Next: @ Bellmore JFK (Sept. 23, 2 p.m.)
The Blue Wave christened their new lights at home with a 47-0 romp over McMahon to run their winning streak to 27 straight games. Jack Joyce passed for 356 yards and four touchdowns as the two-time state champions gear up for Saturday's showdown with St. Joseph. Next: St. Joseph (Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m.)
Nick Silva had 19 carries for 105 yards and three touchdowns, James Taitt had eight carries for 83 yards and two TDs, Rob Taiani was 11-of-15 for 60 yards and an 11-yard TD to Jordan Clinton and Gary Anderson had a sack in a 47-14 win over Connetquot. Next: @ Ward Melville (Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m.)
Nick Anzalone was 12-of-19 for 195 yards and three touchdowns, Ricky Conway hauled in a 75-yard TD reception and rushed for a 13-yard score and Justin Zotto and Dilon Smith each had receiving TDs in a 28-7 win over Longwood. Next: Connetquot (Sept. 27, 6 p.m.)


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Subic is close to my heart. It is the quick getaway for us couple when we want to enjoy the weekend or holidays or summer vacations. Whenever we take trip to Zambales, we find joy knowing we will see Subic every time. It's always sunny when we take a trip there.
From the South Luzon Expressway, we usually pass through C5 to Mindanao Exit. Then we traverse North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and drive north to Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). From there we continue until we reach Tipo exit. SCTEX usually takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on the speed. With it's length of 97.33 km, SCTEX is the longest expressway in the Philippines.
Motorist should mind their speed in SCTEX as over speeding is penalized here. Driver's license of the motorist will be confiscated and can only be claimed after 3 days from Land Transportation Office that will be advised by the police who performed the apprehension.
Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX)
There are portalets in SCTEX but I suggest you wait until you reach Subic for decent restrooms or take your break in one of the NLEX's fuel stations.
Upon reaching Subic Bay Metropolitan Area (SBMA), we usually stop over at Jollibee for a quick meal. Sometimes we drop by Meat Plus Cafe to enjoy steak or burger or pasta. We also sometimes stay in Magic Lagoon for a Filipino meal. By the way, there's a Total gas station near Magic Lagoon.
Magic Lagoon
Word of caution, traffic system is very, very strict in Subic Bay Metropolitan Area (SBMA). Please follow the "first stop, first to go" system when crossing intersections. Do not make U-turns on points marked with "No U-turn" signs. Give way to pedestrians and do not over speed. Officers are posted in every corner ready to apprehend violators.
While inside SBMA, if you have the time, you can stop by the Subic Bay Yacht Club to view the yachts lined up in the port. This view is one of my personal favorites.
Subic Bay Yacht Club
Subic Bay is a tax and freeport zone where you can shop imported goods either from Royal Duty Free, Subic Freeport Exchange or Puregold Duty Free to name a few. Gas is also cheaper in Subic Bay so you plan your travel to refuel when you stop here.
The Lighthouse Marina Resort, Subic Bay
Enjoy your travels! Decide to be happy!


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United Methodist Women (UMW)
In Action
Bluffton United Methodist Women (BUMW)
Our Purpose: The organized unit of the United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand the concept of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
May we go forward together to make Christ known throughout the world.
Anna Circle
Meets the 4th Tuesday at 9:45 A.M. at a member's home.
Devotions and Programs
To grow our faith
Small Group Gatherings
Making our mission personal through fellowship
Esther Circle
Meets the 4th Tuesday at 9:45 A.M. at a member's home.
Hannah Ulmer Circle
Meets the 4th Monday at 7:00 P.M. at the church.
Planning our Missions
For effective giving or our time
Small Group Gatherings
Making our mission personal through fellowship
Esther Circle
Meets the 4th Tuesday at 9:45 A.M. at a member's home.
Devotions and Programs
To grow our faith
Anna Circle
Meets the 4th Tuesday at 9:45 A.M. at a member's home.
Planning our Missions
For effective giving or our time
Hannah Ulmer Circle
Meets the 4th Monday at 7:00 P.M. at the church.
UMW Reading Program
The Reading Program encourages United Methodist Women to be informed about current issues by reading member-reviewed books. The knowledge gained from reading these books not only deepen our spirituality but gives us a better understanding of missions. The BUMW's book collection is kept on the shelves under the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. The 2018 book list can be found here.
Craft Ministries
Members meet during Circle meetings or as a group to make items that support missions. If you do not sew, don't stay away! There are always tasks to complete that do not require a sewing machine or the knowledge of knitting. These meetings are a good way to fellowship while working to spread the love of God to those in need.
Helping Others in Need
Statewide UMW Missions
Killingworth Home
A unique community residence for women who are emerging from crisis situations.
Wallace Family Life Center
A specialized ministry of the UMW serving the Wallace and Marlboro County communities since 1979.
Bethlehem Community Center: Columbia
A multi-service agency serving children and families in Columbia.
Bethlehem Community Center: Spartanburg
A community services program in Spartanburg
Rural Mission
Serving the community of Johns Island.
Bluffton UMW Activities
Blessing of the Pillows
Thirty-five pillows were dedicated during the Sunday service on July 29, 2018. The pillows were given to Hopeful Horizons in Beaufort. We are hopeful that the pillows with the cheerful cases will give comfort to the recipients during their difficult times. The cases...read more
Mickaylla McDonald's Audio Presentation
Mickaylla presented a special program to the women of the church on May 19, 2018. Her message was there is more! God has more for us....in every season of life. Believe God is with us and expect God to be there. Listen to her presentation:...read more
Scholarship for Meredith Inglis from UMW and BUMMs
On Sunday, May 6, 2018, we celebrated Meredith Inglis as we presented her with a $2,000 scholarship from our Bluffton United Methodist Women and Bluffton United Methodist Men. Meredith will be attending Emory this fall with a double major in nuclear engineering and...read more
White Elephants at the Village Festival
The Bluffton United Methodist Women will have a "White Elephant" sale at the Bluffton Village Festival on May 12, 2018. With the proceeds of the sale going to support our local missions, we are seeking donations of jewelry, hats, purses, household items, books, and...read more
Fresh Start, Healing Heart
The BUMW met on March 17, 2018, for a presentation by Sheila Roemeling, Executive Director and Founder of Fresh Start, Healing Heart; "Healing and Freedom from Human Trafficking for All". Sheila passionately shared the purpose of her organization and how they have...read more
Legislative Day
Several members attended the annual SC United Methodist Women (SCUMW) Legislative Day in Columbia on February 20, 2018. The theme this year was "Can't You Hear Their Cry". Legislators gave an update on important issues to SCUMW. The group separated to attend...read more
Souper Bowl Sunday
On February 4, 2018 the United Methodist Women held their annual Souper Bowl following the 11:00 service. The women made their delicious Broccoli Cheddar and Beef Vegetable soup along with hot dogs for the kids. Money raised was donated to Meals on Wheels.read more
UMW Sunday Service – January 14, 2018
The Bluffton United Methodist Women (BUMW) led both worship services on January 14, 2018. Members filled various positions from greeters, acolyte, scripture readers, and the children's moments. The Rev. Diane Moseley, recently retired Executive Director of...read more
Installation of Officers and Christmas Luncheon
Each year the members gather together for a Christmas luncheon and the installation of officers. It is always a good time to fellowship together and share delicious food. The new officers for 2018 are from left to right, Linda Hall, Mary Cabaniss (Cluster Leader),...read more
Days for Girls Mission Project
The Bluffton United Methodist Women (BUMW) completed an ambitious mission project in December to keep girls in school. The project began last Spring after the women participated in a program about health issues facing women, children, and youth around the world. BUMW...read more


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Beyonce extended her Halloween celebrations on Monday night (31Oct16) by boxing herself and husband Jay Z up as 'Black Barbie' and 'Black Ken'.
The R&B superstar got into the holiday spirit early by posting shots of herself, her mom Tina and daughter Blue Ivy dressed up as rap trio Salt-N-Pepa on Instagram over the weekend (29-30Oct16), and she kept the fun going early on Tuesday (01Nov16) by sharing shots of her and Jay Z as the popular toys.
The pair posed as dolls inside oversized boxes.
Five-year-old Blue Ivy joined in the fun - wearing a leather Barbie jacket.


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Continuing our series of blog posts about the relationship between the Sustainable Development Goals and Fairtrade, Goal number 10 is Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Continuing our series of blog posts about the relationship between the Sustainable Development Goals and Fairtrade, Goal number 17 is Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, we're looking at how Fairtrade relates to Sustainable Development Goal 13 – take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. According to the UN, "climate change affects every country on every continent. [It] presents the single biggest threat to development, and its widespread, unprecedented impacts disproportionately burden the poorest and most vulnerable."
As today is International Women's Day, we are focusing on Sustainable Development Goal number 5 – achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
The focus of Sustainable Development Goal number 11 is sustainable cities and communities. Increased urbanization as a result of migration from rural areas to cities sees increasing pressure on housing, energy and other resources. More than half the world's population live in cities today, with over 800 million people living in slums.
In 2015 the United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intended to transform our world – to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.


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Oscar Mike
Oscar Mike is a company with a mission: keeping injured veterans on the move through participation in adaptive sports. They do this through the Oscar Mike Foundation, which is funded in part by donations and largely by the sale of apparel and other products on their website.
After serving the United States of America in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Marine, Oscar Mike's founder, Noah Currier, was injured three days after returning to American soil in a car accident caused by a driver falling asleep at the wheel. When he woke up at Walter Reed and learned he was paralyzed from the neck down, he was devastated. It was a friend's urging that Noah attend an adaptive sporting event that revealed to him, years later, that he didn't have to be defined by his injury. Noah became quick friends with the people he met during that event and, upon asking them if he would see them at the next event, he learned that many couldn't afford to return each year.
It had been such a life altering experience for him and he wanted to make sure that every injured veteran was afforded an opportunity to have the same experience. His frustration with the fact that they couldn't spawned an idea, and Oscar Mike's first shirt was born out of that idea. Emblazoned with a modified Shakespeare quote, "He who sheds blood with me shall forever be my brother," the first shirt resonated with people and sold quickly. Soon, more were added and the apparel company took shape, operating out of Noah's garage. With over 150 shirt designs and growing, a warehouse and additional staff, Oscar Mike needed to rethink their strategy for their website.
It had been built on WooCommerce from the beginning, but was a few versions behind and needed to be redesigned, as the design was getting a little stale and didn't fit some of their emerging goals. We moved the site to an enterprise server, implementing version control and a deployment process so that they were prepared for growth. Then, we built a custom theme for the site to match their goals based on a collaboratively created design.
Shortly thereafter, we implemented a new customer loyalty program, O.M. Nation, built on WooCommerce Subscriptions. Recently, we added support for vendor stores to help Oscar Mike expand beyond their core mission and begin helping other Veteran Service Organizations, such as Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), with the design, sale and fulfillment of their apparel and other merchandise.
Additionally, we helped to examine Oscar Mike's internal processes, implementing tools and processes that allowed them to fulfill orders more rapidly while reducing overall shipping costs in both human and financial capital. Today, Oscar Mike has apparel in Dick's Sporting Goods and Field and Stream stores throughout the United States and is continually growing in both overall sales and in their ability to serve injured veterans via those sales.


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Cutting the cable: Wireless charging becomes a reality
To date, there are no resonance-charging devices available, according to Stofega. But that may soon change as Intel ramps up its wireless chip development.
Intel Labs first demonstrated in 2008 technology that could wirelessly charge mobile devices. Intel's Wireless Charging Technology (WCT) would let a user charge a smartphone wirelessly from a notebook PC. Intel late last month announced a partnership with Integrated Device Technology Corp. (IDT) to develop chipsets for WCT products.
Products using the chipsets are expected to come out in 2013, Intel said.
Some reports have said the next Apple MacBook laptop will have wireless charging capability based on the Intel-IDT technology.
"[The jointly developed] product is important and new because it leads to a solution that isn't limited to inductive charging and 'smartphone on a charging mat' usage," Intel spokesman Dan Snyder wrote in a blog post.
"Although we are not yet giving out timeframes for consumer products with WCT enabled, IDT has stated they will be delivering their full chipset solution for reference design work in early 2013," Snyder added. "The ecosystem is already excited about this technology so we assume there will be a race to the finish line for sure."
Currently, wireless chargers can supply up to 5 watts of power, the equivalent of most USB-style chargers available today. By comparison, a USB port on a laptop, which shares it's bandwidth with data I/O, offers only 2.5 watts of power.
Some of the latest USB chargers, however, offer fast charging with 10 watts of power.
The Wireless Power Consortium is already working to extend its Qi specification to allow 10 watt power charging, said Menno Treffers, chairman of WPC.
"In the U.S., you're seeing smartphones [with wireless charging] taking off this quarter," Treffers said. "Europe will be a little later than the U.S."
In Japan, where the wireless charging market is more mature, several companies have put out combination products, where a single system can be used to charge a device while transferring data.
For example, TDK this week released a Bluetooth enabled speaker that also uses magnetic induction to power mobile phones while also playing music stored on them.
Treffers said automobile manufacturers can be expected to add wireless charging technology to cars.
"The automobile industry needs to start now because there's a long [development] lead time," Treffers said. "If you want wireless charging in your car this year, you would have had to have started production last year."
The Qi standard
The Wireless Power Consortium published the version 1.1 of the Qi open wireless charging standard in March, 2012.
Laptops and charging devices supporting the standard can charge mobile devices that are placed on, or near them using either magnetic induction or resonance charging.
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