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Saturday, December 29, 2007
before and after Freud
"Lucian Freud" - Google Image Search
I have followed his work for about 50 years since I first saw a painting of his in the Tate Gallery and I enmjoyed the smaller less known works.
Islamic miniatures
this is the exhibition I am going to see many times - from http://www.davidmus.dk/
The David Collection is closed for rebuilding and re-installation. In May 2009 the David Collection re-opens and
welcomes you to a renovated and rearranged museum.
The Webpage is under reconstruction too and will as well
be unveiled in May 2009.
"Tal R" - Google Search
"Tal R" - Google Image Search shows he is much more than a coffee table book artist
I wss really quite shocked to find on this second look at his work I really like his art, which I now think will last, and I will also be revisiting his exhibition
For copyright reasons I do not reproduce the works here so use the google image search links to get a broad view of the artists' oeuvre.
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Saturday, November 03, 2007
Kim McCarthy
MosaicGlobe - Your free artist portfolio website, blog and art directory - Recipients: 2007 Creative Community 01
Kim McCarthyVisit the site
Hailing from Seattle, Kim's site, Urban Soule, is rich with creativity. The majority of her work is spray paint and ink on stenciled canvas or wood with, as suggested by the medium, roots in street art. However, incorporating themes of the self, pop imagery, koi fish, crows and medical references - her work is at times lighthearted and personal with a decidedly feminine nuance. The iconographic approach used in her work creates a cohesive body of work with broad appeal.
see also Flickr: Photos from SOULE
and Etsy :: Urban Soule
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Taylor Images
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Japan Visitor Blog
Here is our latest collection of Japanese manhole covers, which often represent in their design the main attractions of their localities. Japanese manhole covers are a unique form of street art and well worth keeping your eyes to the ground for.
If you have a manhole cover shot and wish to show it on this blog please contact us if you'd like us to display it.
Monday, October 08, 2007
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the last temptation of st. he-man - a photoset on Flickr
the last tempation of st.he-man
this is the full "painting"this piece will be in the upcoming opening of Strychnin London,
Monday, September 24, 2007
myoung ho lee
Simple in concept, complex in execution, he makes us look at a tree in its natural surroundings, but separates the tree artificially from nature by presenting it on an immense white ground, as one would see a painting or photograph on a billboard."
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Sunday, September 02, 2007
paper cuts
ACEO - Art Cards for Sale or Trade
aceo - Google Search
Monday, August 27, 2007
'Burning Book' - DAILY BOOK REVIEW - Los Angeles Times - calendarlive.com
. . . .
thanks to Jessica Bruder, a reporter for the Oregonian, you can simply hand these people "Burning Book: A Visual History of Burning Man""
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Dail Behennah - Home Page
Dail Behennah - Google Search
Contemporary Applied Arts: Dail Behennah: "My work is constructed rather than woven and I am preoccupied with line, light and shadow. No longer concerned with function, I create sculptural forms. The three crosses in this exhibition were inspired by one of my favourite beaches, Traeth Mawr in Pembrokeshire. They contain elements of the landscape: the slate cliffs, marram grass on the sand dunes and driftwood on the tide line. X marks the spot, as on a treasure map, and a row of X's is often used as a sign of affection. The three intersecting circles reflect my interest in geometry and the grid. As the sphere revolves the lines and light constantly change. My degree in geography and an interest in landscape and ecology inform my work, as does the art of the Constructivist movement."
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
CITYBUILDING Galleri Esplanaden
always a pleasure to stumble over some art
this time at Galleri Esplanaden 3
a ceramic installation CITYBUILDING by Janne Sandhol Hansen (f 1973)
" Galleri Esplanaden" - Google Search
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Saturday, August 11, 2007
an enjoyable opening
View as slideshow ( the whole set for the day)
Marinetta Di Leo Barberis - Google Search ... SoloVino Enoteca - når du vil smage, før du køber and very good wine too
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Mission & History - The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Chicago must see
Inspired by liquid mercury, the sculpture is among the largest of its kind in the world, measuring 66-feet long by 33-feet high. Cloud Gate sits upon the At&T Plaza, which was made possible by a gift from AT&T."
cloud gate - Google Search
cloud gate - Google Image Search
cloud gate flickr - Google Image Search
Al Hansen
My flickr pal Timothy B. Buckwalter reminded me that Al Hansen is musician Beck Hansen's grandfather. I remember reading about how Beck and his grandfather had a two-person show of their art a while back. If Beck's art is anything like this it's good. His music is good anyway."
Friday, July 20, 2007
Larry Johns
This is an important issue. It was for me, anyway. I had to know what the other guys were using because, if I knew that, and used the same, my work would be as good as theirs!
It does not require a genius to realise the flaw in this line of thinking. But, I was not thinking. Not too deeply, anyway. What did it for me, in the end, was poverty, pure and simple. I did not have the cash to spend (in some cases) over ten pounds on a single brush, no matter how "purist" I wanted to be. Then, by chance, I saw the set you may have just seen when you hovered your mouse over the link above. Back in those days the set sold at just over £3. Today the same set is only about a pound dearer.
The thing is, I became used to the feel of them; the way the hairs "gave" under the pressure of your hand. It was only later, when I could afford to do so - and did! - buy an expensive brush, that I realised I was locked into those cheap brushes, and nothing else would, and still wont, do. (Should there be a hyphen there in "wont"?)
I do, however, know artists who, for different reasons, locked themselves in the expensive kind of brush. I can only commiserate with them!
It boils down to what you get used to, I suppose. There's more information at the other end of THIS link, even if you don't want a painting holiday
Seascape Paintings as gift ideas: "I don't keep acres of spare equipment and I don't own an easel. I used to have one but it went missing some years ago. So, if you need to use one in the field, you might like to bring your own. The same applies to paint. I use a very limited palette as follows:
Alizarin Crimson
Phthalo Blue (Phthalocyanine)
Yellow Ochre
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Orange Hue
Sap Green
Burnt Sienna.."
So there's always some of these to hand. If your palette includes other colours you'll need to bring these with you. I use ')" href="javascript:void(0);">tear-off oiled-paper palettes and there are always plenty of these. Most students have already invested in an artists' workbox of some kind. I suppose I really should have something like that - they seem really useful; especially the ones with built-in easels. There's one out there called the ')" href="javascript:void(0);">"Cornwall Wooden Box" ; This caught my attention for obvious reasons; but it seems too small to be of great practical use in the field. For me, anyway.
This can be expensive stuff! I do not advise practicing upon stretched canvasses. They make ')" href="javascript:void(0);">tear-off pads for this very purpose. Or, at the very least, try the relatively inexpensive canvas boards. Again, whichever method you prefer, you would have to bring these with you. Such can be bought here in Cornwall, however, should you feel like supporting the local economy.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Jette Botschinsky
Jette Botschinsky - Home Pages: "an artist who lives in Denmark, but who has spent most of my life in Africa."
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
in the grounds of Louisiana
Self Passage
George Trakas, environmental sculptor
George Trakas - Google Search
I am finding new quiet places to sit with each visit
Ejler Bille [Danish Painter, 1910-2004]
Ejler Bille - Google Search
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
BU-gruppen BLOG Dansk Forfatterforening
Der er nu reelt kun 6 indkøbere af bøger til privatsalg i Danmark: Dansk Supermarked (BILKA, Føtex, NETTO), COOP og de nu fire boghandlerkæder.
For nogle år siden var der 700 selvstændige boghandlere i Danmark i ofte 2-3 generation. De levede stille og godt i læ af nogle samhandelsregler overlevet fra enevældens tid i 1840'erne.
read more in danish
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Louisians Museum of Modern Art on Flickr
I concentrated on the gardens and sculpture this time
and took snapshots of the sea and beach
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googlepages and art
for example:-
kirstenloenberg - Kirsten Lønberg:
"Århusgade 80
2100 Kbh Ø
Mobil 22 14 15 81"
but they don't appear on google searches well if at all.
Kunst 2100 is an art society situated on Østerbro in Copenhagen.
55 members
annual open days I was visiting them in April 2007
30 artist are exhibiting in 11 workshops and studios the 5th and 6th of March 2005
kunst2100 - kunstnere list of memebrs
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Damien Hirst
6 of 8
No it's not a naked version of C-3PO from Star Wars, but another impressive statue from the Britains's leading artist"
Anatomia del corpo humano
a flayed man clasps a dagger in one hand and, in the other, holds his own skin dangling down
London Entertainment Guide from The Evening Standard | This is London
damien hirst - Google Search: " (born June 7, 1965)" - Google Image Search
flayed man - Google Image Search -- flayed man anatomy book - Google Search
Historical Anatomies on the Web: Juan Valverde de Amusco Home
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Rundgang - 2007
another nasty flash website with very very poor useability
Rundgang 2007 Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademis BilledkunstskolerCharlottenborg, Kongens Nytorv 1 Hirschprung, Peder Skamsgade 2 Billedhuggerskolen Frederiksholms Kanal, Frederiksholms Kanal 28 A/B. Tlf: +45 33 74 46 00 ...
Copenhagen, art academy, football Sweden versus Denmark and by train to the day lillies - a photoset on Flickr
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
rainy day in Copenhagen
not good for the carnival parade so I skipped that and went to GALLERI PROJEKT opposite the school building in Stenosgade, which I used to teach in when it was an international school.
Ann Susan was making her lunch but I delayed her
there were paintings of DAN VOIGT LØNHOLDT - Google Search
and the three collages are by Ann Susan
Galleri Projekt på Alt om København - AOK
Kunstneren Ann Susan står for den daglige drift, og det er hende, som udvælger de ... kunstformer som for eksempel installation, lydkunst og performance. ...
Galleri Projekt - Google Search
"Galleri Projekt" - Google Image Search
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
Copenhagen opening at Asbæk
Galerie Asbæk was founded in 1975 in Copenhagen by Jacob and Patricia Asbæk:
Works by artists of the gallery: painting, sculpture, works on paper, video in a summer-like hanging.
Martin Asbæk Projects
MAP presents two solo exhibitions with photobase works by British artist Ben Nason and Thai Pilaiporn Pethrith May 24 - June 30, 2007."
Ben Nason
M.A. Projects - Exhibitions:
Martin Asbæk
M.A. Projects - About the gallery:
"Martin Asbæk Projects is focusing on young Danish and international art by up-coming artists who work in a wide range of medias: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, video, embroidery." Martin Asbæk - Google Image Search
Grzegorz Wroblewski poet and illustrator was born in 1962 in Gdansk and grew up in Warsaw, Poland. Since 1985 lives in Copenhagen. He has published seven volumes of poetry
Grzegorz Wroblewski - Google Search
Jacket 31 - October 2006 - Grzegorz Wróblewski: Two poems: A Summation Scheme (About the Illness of John T.) / Black Head:
"A general state of consciousness?
In the tenement house live a pimp and a carpet-seller.
Neither of them can stand Dante.
they have never set their eyes on him.
Because we're flooded by light literature and life
is devoid of a single shred of comedy.
A mannerism of thought is out of the question here." . . .
Pilaiporn Pethrith
M.A. Projects - Artists: "
Pilaiporn Pethrith, born 1978, lives and works in Bangkok and Copenhagen., and brings our attention to worldwide situations of complexity and disaster in her mixed media paintings. Pilaiporn combines dramatic news photographs, striking colours, and the ever-present persona of an elf like creation that she calls a �Goggle�; due to its fixed stare. The Goggle is an eerie and anonymous observer of events, a cartoon silhouette with elfin ears and a single eye. The mood of Pilaiporn�s paintings is up-tempo and �Pop Art� but also strangely unsettling. The images provoke many questions; does the Goggle represent us? Is it an impartial observer? A witness? A silent accuser? A practical joker?
Pilaiporn is a graduate of Silapakorn who went on to study Art in Denmark for six years before returning to Thailand. This accounts to some degree for the breadth of focus in her work and her assimilation of the European �Elf� into her artwork."
Pilaiporn Pethrith - Google Image Search
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Galleri Susanne Ottesen -
and I dropped into Galleri Susanne Ottesen who was showing Stig Brogger
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Galleri Susanne Ottesen - Google Search
Stig Brogger - Google Search
"Stig Brogger " - Google Image Search
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Think Ink Gallery in Copenhagen
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Think Ink's printmaking workshop and exhibition space is in Christianshavn on Strandgade 46a 1401 Copenhagen K opposite Gammel Dok and The Architect Center. Think Ink was opened in April 2006 by printmaker and photographer Priscilla Carver,
Think Ink er et mødested for kunst på papir: /galleri /arkiv /bibliotek. I vores galleri med skiftende udstillinger vises tegninger, maleri på papir, trykgrafik, computergrafik, papirobjekter og papirinstallationer m.v.
Arkivet indeholder værker af danske og udenlandske kunstnere. Think Ink er også stedet, hvor kunstnere mødes, over en kop kaffe i vores berømte gallerisofa, for at udveksle ideer til nye projekter til kunst på papir.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
De ni solokunstnere præsenterer resultaterne af mange års dybt personlig forskning i emner, der interesserer dem. Det kan være dødsmåder, kærlighed, Mickey Mouse, eller slet ingenting! Spørgsmålet om genbrug går igen: Hvad vil det sige at være kunstner i dag? Kan man være original, samtidig med at man hugger med arme og ben fra andres værker?
Kunstnerne er alle fra Berlin,"
Monday, May 07, 2007
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Huskunstner Inger-Lise Kristoffersen
- 2007 / 08 ( i samarbejde med Kunstrådets Huskunstnerordning.)
a. Illustrere en udvalgt eller egen historie. - 6 til 10 klasse. Periode: Hele året.
b. Illustrere en Billedbog. - 0 til 10 klasse. Periode: Hele året.
c. Illustrere et eventyr, rim / remser. - 0 til 6 klasse. Periode: Hele året.
Fælles for a. b. og c.
Der arbejdes med 3 opslag. Eleven lære om figur tegning, layout, komposition og farve valg. Sluttes af med fælles udstilling eller bog.
Klassik tegne undervisning
Figur, portræt, tegning, maleri m. m. - 6 til 10 klasse.
Periode: Hele året.
Sluttes af med fælles udstilling.
Max. deltage en skoleklasse i et forløb. For de lidt mindre børn dog højst 10 børn pr. gang.
a. Fra en enkel dag til en uge.
b. Fra mere end en uge op til et år.
Honorar, tilskud og ansøgningsfrister: (Huskunstner)
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The launch and landing in Cape Canaveral, Florida, were the first from the private USA spaceflight company since its rocket exploded on liftoff in June. The feat is being hailed as a game changer for the space industry. SpaceX has tried this landing twice before-once in January and again in April. "We made history today". All 11 were successfully deployed, NorthstarNational reported.
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North West's First Boyfriend?: 50 Cent's Son, 3, Makes A Plea To Be Her Man
Awe, young love! It looks like one of our favorite Hollywood babies is already off the market — that is, once she's old enough to date. North West has won the heart of 50 Cent's son, Sire. This is just too cute for words.
This is hilarious. 50 Cent's little boy, Sire, 3, adores North West, 2, so much so, that he was spotted rocking her face on his shirt.We bet Kanye West, 38, and Kim Kardashian, 34, weren't expecting to worry about this for quite some time.
North has stolen her first heart! It seems the little girl of Kimye won over 50 Cent's adorable son, Sire. The little boy paid tribute to Nori will a hilarious T-shirt and his proud dad shared the pic on social media.
Fifty shared a snap of Sire rocking black jeans, black Converse sneakers and a printed black T-shirt, but this was no ordinary tee. The shirt showcased North's famous mean-mug pose in her Yeezy tour jacket. In Sire's voice, 50 captioned the pic, "My Dad's crazy, he said I get all his money. So I can only date hot girls that have their own."
The famous rapper can now add match-maker to his already long resume. Time will only tell where these two toddlers will wind up — it's just hilarious to think about right now.
Sire's $700,000 Modeling Deal
Sire will in fact grow up knowing he can not only support himself, but a lucky lady as well. He is a model and all! "He's got a deal now with Kidz Safe," the G-Unit rapper previously told Angie Martinez of his toddler's modeling deal. "It's an audio company. They paid him big paper, too: $700,000." He went on to add, "He's super cute… You gotta pay for it." Hmm, we wonder if Nori and Sire will be tearing up photo shoots together one day!
HollywoodLifers — do YOU think Sire and North have a future together or is this just too cute? Sound off below!
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The Ai??rooms have air-conditioning, minibar, national and international telephone line, wireless internet, tv set and television cable, own bathroom (shower and toilet). All rooms have balcony. The access in the rooms is made with magnetic cards. The access between stages is made by two elevators.
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The size of the room:20mp, the size of the bed: 2m/2m
Tariff : 219 Ron(for 2 persons)
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The size of the room : 18 mp,Ai?? the size of the bed: 1m/2m
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Randon Stuff
We had a great time at Zach's house last night. It was an Apex guys' night out. I hope others join us next time, b/c it turned out to be both fun and meaningful. And, Zach has this incredible backyard now. It looks like the set from a Survivor episode, or something. We walked down this white sand trail, which led out to a large area surrounded by gas-light torches. Then we gathered around his gas-light fire pit, which was unlike any fire pit I've ever seen (the flames shot up through, and appeared to float upon, a bed of finely shattered glass -- looked like something straight off of a home and landscape designer show). We talked for several hours, grilled some brats, enjoyed some beverages, sang and prayed. It was really church in every way imaginable.
I've got one more week on my massive paper, and then after that exams. I'm about as exhausted, drained, and beaten down as I've ever been. After December 15, things should be a whole lot easier. It has been one incredibly crazy ride this semester, especially the past couple of weeks. Many days start at 6AM and don't end until late at night, with very little non-productive time anywhere. Just ridiculous.
The Indianapolis Colts are now 10-0. It may be time to jump on their bandwagon really hard.
Lucas kind of says dinosaur now. It sounds like "dy da dor" or something. Tori reads to him now (like real reading, which is cool). On top of that, they fight with each other now, the sure sign that they are fully functioning siblings, I guess.
Rebekah put up the Christmas tree while I was gone last night. That freaks me out a little because my mind still thinks it's a few days after Labor Day.
Looking forward to this Thursday. No work or school; the eating of Turkey, and the annual watching of Christmas Vacation. Now that sounds like a day.


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6th January 2016 595 Additional jobs in 2015 show Govt's plan is working Anthony Lawlor, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, has said that Enterprise Ireland figures for 2015 show that the Government's job creation plan is working in Kildare. "Enterprise Ireland supported companies in Kildare createdRead more →
Dáil Question No: 30 To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of communication between Fáilte Ireland and local communities associated with points of interest in the Ireland's Ancient East route which will ensure that businesses in these areas can maximise and capitalise onRead more →
Dáil Question No: 14 To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans that the funding allocated for the three planned road projects in Naas County Kildare, N7 widening, Sallins Bypass and Oberstown Interchange, will be available to ensure they are progressed simultaneously ratherRead more →
[Ref No.: 44821/15] To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to roll out broadband to rural areas in West Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. – Anthony Lawlor. For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 15th December, 2015. REPLYRead more →


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MessageBoxButtons Enumeration
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Specifies constants defining which buttons to display on a MessageBox.
Assembly: System.Windows.Forms (in System.Windows.Forms.dll)
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The message box contains Abort, Retry, and Ignore buttons.
The message box contains an OK button.
The message box contains OK and Cancel buttons.
The message box contains Retry and Cancel buttons.
The message box contains Yes and No buttons.
The message box contains Yes, No, and Cancel buttons.
This enumeration is used by the MessageBox class.
The following code example shows how to use a MessageBox to give the user an opportunity to prevent a form from closing. This example requires that the method is called from the FormClosing event of the form.
private void Form1_FormClosing(object sender, FormClosingEventArgs e) { const string message = "Are you sure that you would like to close the form?"; const string caption = "Form Closing"; var result = MessageBox.Show(message, caption, MessageBoxButtons.YesNo, MessageBoxIcon.Question); // If the no button was pressed ... if (result == DialogResult.No) { // cancel the closure of the form. e.Cancel = true; } }
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Press Releases of InfraTec
When looking for up-to-date news about InfraTec, you are in the right place. In addition to press releases, you will find the latest flyers on our products as well as case studies from our customers on the following pages. The InfraTec Newsletter provides you with an overview of developments in the infrared measurement technology division.
On request, we can also provide you with further photo and video material.
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InfraTec Participates in the EU's SPIRIT ProjectIntroduction of robot-supported automatic inspection to become easier for users
Together with seven European partners from science and industry, InfraTec is working on next-generation inspection-robot technology as part of the EU...
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In the Service of MeteorologyInternational Measuring Institutes use Pyroelectric Detectors from InfraTec
A measuring instrument that can determine sound scientific data must be calibrated beforehand. Only then can it output reliable information that is...
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Two in OneHigh-end camera series ImageIR® from InfraTec with new high-speed mode for higher frame rates and increased thermal resolution at the same time
Users can choose between two speed modes for the same camera. In normal mode, the familiar frame rates for full frame, half frame and sub-frame are...
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Powerful Multi Channel Detector for Flame Detector TechnologyWith the new LRM-244 from InfraTec flames can be detected within an angular range of more than 90 degrees
The technical development in the field of industrial fire protection and early fire detection has made tremendous progress during recent years....
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Venture with Happy EndUSA Location of InfraTec Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Ten years ago, InfraTec opened its first international branch. What began in 2007 in Grapevine within close proximity to the Dallas metropolis of...
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New Catalogue Combines Expertise and Product DetailsExtensive background information on infrared sensors and an elaborate redesign transform the revised InfraTec product catalogue into an even more valuable reference book
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By: S. Jae Jones
Genre: Fantasy/Reimagination
Expected Publication Date: February 7, 2017
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Wintersong is a loose reimagination of the 1986 film Labyrinth starring David Bowie. I have not seen the movie so I cannot comment any further.
Liesl, the plain sister, is our main heroine who permanently lives in the shadow of her attractive younger sister and a musically gifted even younger brother and she constantly reminds you just in case you forgot. Liesl's father is a drunk leaving the mother to be the bread winner and Liesl to basically raise her siblings so when her sister Kathe gets taken by The Goblin King, Liesl stops at nothing to get her back. Pretty simple plot, yes? Well, hold on to your pants because it's about to get bonkers.
Everyone around Liesl is either incredibly beautiful or immensely talented leaving Liesl to have some series self esteem issues. As a child, she made friends and composed music for the Goblin King thinking he's just a fairy tale made up by her eccentric grandmother but Liesl SLOWLY realizes that The Goblin King has been in love with her since childhood for her internal beauty. Liesl sees the thin austere young man in the market and although she's seriously insecure, her body is on fire for the King. Lot's of things happen but most of the time the Goblin King is testing Liesl all the while falling in love.
Jones is a debut and I think she is a wonderful world builder with quite an imagination but I wish she had put more effort into her character development. All of the characters are toeing the stereotype line. Liesl is the dowdy sister who's over looked because she a girl; Kathe is the desired one but not that bright, the brother is doted upon because he's a boy, the father is a sexist drunk, the mom works hard and ignores the kids, and the grandma is an eccentric. There are some small nuances among all the characters which make them somewhat special but they aren't archetypes. Jones used too much repetition to develop characters rather than expanding on their foundation. The Goblin King was also a missed opportunity to develop a great new villain. He had secrets which was great but once again, his character development was repetitious. I liken him to The Darkling but The Darkling was a well developed misunderstood manipulative villain while he Goblin King was sort of a manipulator and sort of misunderstood.
I also felt Wintersong could have used a better editor. There was way too much going on and it took away from the romance between Liesl and The Goblin King. I know it's a labyrinth and there are supposed to be layers of weird and there were with Wintersong but the layers seemed to be detached and not cohesive. There was a lot of explaining and not enough opportunities for the reader to figure out the clues. The pacing also could have been better.
As I began reading, I was picturing Asian characters but slowly realized that this was 19th century Germany (?). Not that the characters had to be minorities but I come to expect the characters to resemble the author and I should probably stop doing that.
Overall I think Jones has potential and I will probably read subsequent books by her. Cruel Beauty is quite similar to Wintersong but what sets it apart is the strong character development in Nyx, Ignifex, and Shade. But if you like a strong theme that focuses on love and music, you'll enjoy Wintersong.


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VISTA, Calif. — Paradise Marketing has unveiled Astroglide's groundbreaking new Diamond Silicone Gel, a new formula that for the first time blends a high quality silicone with a fractionated coconut oil.
Paradise Marketing first introduced the product to Castle Megastore executives, managers and staff at last week's annual vendor event.
"The debut at the Castle event was very encouraging," Paradise Marketing CEO Dennis Paradise told XBIZ. "A lot of attendees came up to me said 'this blows everything else we saw here out of the water. It's unbelievable.'"
Available in a three-ounce tube, Astroglide Diamond Silicone Gel offers no-mess application. The stay-put, preservative-free no-drip formula is long-lasting and retains its slickness even underwater. The Astroglide Diamond Silicone formula is an FDA Compliant blend of high-quality silicone and refined coconut oil that leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.
Compared to regular coconut oil, fractionated or refined coconut oil is more shelf-stable. With no double bonds, there is no oxidation. It will not become rancid like unrefined oils.
"We see it as a couples' lubricant, an outstanding anal lubricant, and it's perfect for male masturbation," Paradise said. "This formula is a giant step forward not just for the ingredients but the effects, you have to see how it feels."
For consumers, among the main advantages of the preservative-free, latex-safe formula is its many skin benefits. The natural moisturizer softens and leaves skin feeling smooth with no greasy feeling. Refined coconut oil absorbs into the skin while reducing essential oil evaporation and is a safe, non-irritant lubricator.
Other qualities of fractionated coconut oil are that it is odorless and colorless. It won't stain and easily washes out of clothing and sheets.
According to Paradise, Astroglide's newest formula speaks volumes about the progressiveness of the brand.
"Astroglide is an established brand that consumers trust," Paradise said. "What this formula says about us is that we're not yesterday's news, we're looking at formulas and looking at new products to enhance the experience of our customers."
With the uniqueness of the formula, Paradise says he predicts it may start a trend.
"I think there will be other coconut oils blends out there but I don't think they'll have to technologies that Astroglide have in house," he said. "While they're catching up we're working on the next innovation."
Paradise Marketing will present the Astroglide Diamond Silicone Gel personal lubricant at next month's ANME, set for July 12-14 at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel.
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Bill May Finally Make Congressional Research Reports PublicTweet
March 11, 2016
Last week bipartisan legislation was introduced in both the Senate and House that would require the Government Printing Office to post all Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports online for general public access. The legislation excludes custom products and research prepared in response to a direct request from a congressional office, as well as any materials already being made publicly available on another website.
As we have previously mentioned the formal reports by the CRS are unavailable to the public. That in the midst of our modern information age Congress continues to withhold hundreds of relevant and informative CRS reports produced each year—produced with millions of taxpayer dollars—is as shocking as it is disappointing.
But all of that may be about to change.
The legislation, called the Equal Access to Congressional Research Service Reports Act of 2016, was introduced by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and John McCain (R-AZ) in the Senate and by Representatives Leonard Lance (R-NJ) and Mike Quigley (D-IL) in the House.
Leahy emphasized the fairness of posting these reports, explaining that "Outside of Congress, for decades these reports have been 'public' only for insiders who can afford to pay a subscription fee." McCain noted how the information would empower the public, stating, "By making these taxpayer-funded reports free and publicly available…voters will have access to an invaluable tool to make informed decisions on topics ranging from Obamacare and federal spending to tax reform and other important issues."
Lance said "It is 2016, any student, reporter, taxpayer or interested citizen should be able to view these reports online," underscoring how out of step the current policy is with modern-day norms.
A coalition of 40 civil society organizations, libraries, think tanks, and other groups (including the Project On Government Oversight) issued a statement of support thanking the co-sponsors and urging relevant committees to quickly approve the legislation.
There is no indication yet whether the legislation will pass during this session. All too often the best bills can become permanently stuck in some part of the legislative process for reasons ranging from lack of genuine interest to partisan gridlock. But the CRS bill has a few things that could help it move. First, it is a change that is long overdue. POGO and other groups have been advocating for the posting of CRS reports since at least 2003, and with each passing year the secrecy around CRS reports becomes more and more difficult to justify. Second, the proposal has bipartisan support, both among its cosponsors in Congress and from the outside groups supporting the idea. Most notably the outside support includes former CRS employees that represent more than 500 years of combined CRS experience. And finally, the change would be neither costly nor disruptive (despite the claims made by CRS) since these reports are already made widely available to staff online. Furthermore, the bill would not make confidential memos to Congress public, and would not infringe on CRS's ability to provide counsel to staff and Members of Congress. Other government research organizations such as the Government Accountability Office have long publicly posted their materials without harming their ability to support Congress. Here's hoping this is enough to finally convince Congress to shed some sunlight on CRS reports.
Senior Policy Analyst, POGO
Sean Moulton is a Senior Policy Analyst at POGO.
Topics: Open Government
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Authors: Sean Moulton
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Strawberry Ice-cream, Butterscotch Ice-cream, Choco chip cone
Strawberry Softy, Banana Softy, Chocolate Donut
One of the oldest cafes on Mall Road in Shimla, Embassy Ice Cream is known for its ice creams. These creamy delicacies are sold at a nominal price. Strawberry, Vanilla, Butterscotch, Chocolate, Pineapple, Mango, Pista Kulfi - Embassy has a wide variety of flavours to choose from. The classic Softy is also available. So is the Nutty Chocolate Cone (Chocó chip cone). They also serve pastries - the fusion pastry (chocolate and almond) and the Black Forest pastry are a must try. Visitors can pick a cozy corner seat near a window and enjoy this icy treat against the backdrop of the city. For more locally-recommended eateries in Shimla, check out the post below. Shimla's Most Popular Street Food Eateries
- The owner personally attends to visitors, adding to the experience
- The interiors of the cafe have stories with profound life messages on them, written by the owner himself
- Visitors are allowed to leave graffiti on the walls of the cafe - do write kind words or leave them a cartoon if you're good at sketching
- It's best to have ice-creams during the day and avoid them in the evenings, if you're not used to Shimla's weather
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Tickets For UK Games Expo FFG European Championships Available Friday
January 12, 2017 by brennon
The UK Games Expo, running from the 2nd -4th of July this year in Birmingham is going to be hosting the 2017 European Championships for a whole host of games from Fantasy Flight Games.
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A Game Of Thrones: The Card Game 2nd Edition
Star Wars: The Card Game
Star Wars: Destiny
Star Wars: X-Wing
Star Wars: Armada
Star Wars: Imperial Assault
That's quite the array of awesome tournaments to get involved in. So, how do you get tickets for these events? Well, you can head on over to the dedicated ticket page below and reserve your place starting from Friday the 13th January at 6pm.
European Championship Tickets
If you want to find out more about the competition and how it works you can head on over to the Fantasy Flight Games website and find out more HERE.
Will you be attending?
"...you can head on over to the dedicated ticket page below and reserve your place starting from Friday"
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Attik Dance are returning to Pilgrim Primary School to create and deliver an Olympics opening ceremony parade through Plymouth City Centre culminating in a dance performance at Frankfurt Gate.
Attik delivered a fantastic project with the school a number of years ago, and we are very excited to be working with them again. The aim last time was to fill the Frankfurt gate area of Plymouth with colour and they certainly achieved that with a bright and vibrant performance in front of their parents and Plymouth shoppers.
This years Olympic inspired event will take place on the 18th July 2012 from approximately 1pm, when the children will take the parade from their school grounds into the City.
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The National Basketball League (Australia) Blitz has begun – the preseason Tournament that sees all of the teams hit the court in the home stretch of preseason action before the real stuff starts.
This year the Blitz has moved away from Brisbane and is taking place in country Victoria for a few days before the final day is played at a number of different stadiums around metropolitan/surburban Melbourne.
This seems to be the perfect time to take a look at each team for the upcoming season.
Adelaide 36ers
Roster: Adam Doyle, Anthony Drmic, Brendan Teys, Daniel Johnson, Majok Deng, Matthew Hodgson, Mitchell Creek, Nathan Sobey, Ramone Moore, Ronald Roberts, Shannon Shorter, Vishesh Bhriguvanshi
It's not very often that a reigning league MVP doesn't return to the league but that is the case, with Jerome Randle and the 36ers not teaming up this season. The 36ers also lost their other import, more expectedly, with Terrance Ferguson being selected in the NBA Draft and heading to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
They have done well in maintaining the bulk of their roster from last season with players such as Johnson, Hodgson, Creek and Sobey all continuing on with the team.
Their new imports are high-flying Ronald Roberts (18.1pts, 12.1rbs in the NBA D-League last season), Shannon Shorter (20.1pts, 6.3rbs, 4asts in the Turkish BSL League) and Ramon Moore, who last season played with Melbourne United.
The 36ers have a number of choices to make when it comes to their starting lineup, on paper their "non-import" players rival those same players of any team in the league and they could easily trot out a lineup of Sobey, Teys, Creek, Hodgson and Johnson but I can see Roberts taking the place of Hodgson and Moore taking the place of Teys and that being the lineup they go with.
One thing is for sure, expect the 36ers to play an up-tempo style of play with plenty of above the ring action.
Brisbane Bullets
Roster: Adam Gibson, Mitchell Young, Matt Kenyon, Shaun Bruce, Tom Jervis, Daniel Kickert, Tom Fullarton, Anthony Petrie, Reuben Te Rangi, Cameron Bairstow, Perrin Buford, Tyrell Harrison, Stephen Holt, Travis Trice
The Bullets made moves in the off-season! Stephen Holt and Travis Trice are great pickups and should slip into the starting lineup immediately.
They should be joined by Adam Gibson and Daniel Kickert with the fifth to be a toss up between Anthony Petrie and Mitchell Young.
Torrey Craig is a big loss to the Bullets after signing a two-way deal with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA and they are hoping that Perrin Buford (16.8pts and 7.7rbds in Italy) can pick up some of that slack but I see him coming off the bench.
Another loss is Cam Bairstow who will likely miss the whole season due to a medial and posterior cruciate ligament injury in his knee. It's been a tough run for Bairstow who only managed to play half the season last year after suffering a shoulder injury while playing for the Boomers in Rio. The good news is the club is still looking at having him on the roster in a full playing capacity in 2018/19.
However, with the new look backcourt for the Bullets, expect plenty of drives to the basket and then kick outs to the perimeter for three. The Bullets could likely lead the league in three point attempts at the end of the season.
Cairns Taipans
Roster: Cameron Gliddon, Damon Heuir, Mitch McCarron, Stephen Weigh, Nathan Jawai, Nnanna Egwu, Alex Loughton, Jarrad Weeks, Michael Carrera, Kuany Kuany, Scoochie Smith
The Taipans instantly get bonus points for having the player with the best name on the team – Scoochie Smith, his name is actually Dayshon but let's stick with Scoochie. His trip to the NBL is his first professional outing after finishing up at the University of Dayton (13.8pts, 3.1rbds and 4.5asts).
They went to Venezuela to pick up one of their other imports in Michael Carrera (14.7pts and 5.8rbds in his home country) and they also re-signed Egwu from last year.
The Taipans have some X-factors in Jarrad Weeks and Mitch McCarron but the jury is still out on all of their import signings. On paper, it doesn't look like a team that could challenge at the end of the season. They'll need big seasons from Gliddon and Jawai alongside the previously mentioned imports (and Weeks/McCarron) to see them at the pointy end of the ladder.
Illawarra Hawks
Roster: Kevin White, AJ Ogilvy, Oscar Forman, Mitch Norton, Nick Kay, Rhys Martin, Rotnei Clarke, Tim Coenraad, Cody Ellis, Demitrius Conger, Delvon Johnson
The Hawks, for the last few seasons, have been a great team to watch when they're on song. When they aren't though, it's a very stagnant style of basketball that you see on the court.
AJ Ogilvy and Rotnei Clarke are the stars for this team and the Hawks will be hoping that the two of them will be able to get them to another Grand Final series.
Nick Kay has improved over the past season and played well in the FIBA Asia Cup for the Boomers and would now be considered an offensive threat.
Their two new imports, joining Clarke, are Demitrius Conger (11.5pts and 4.2rbds in Belgium) and Delvon Johnson. Conger looks to be the better prospect and fits in with the other players on the roster position wise, Johnson looks like he has been selected for his rim protection only and will be behind Ogilvy and Kay at the five spot, as well as possibly Kay, Ellis and Forman at the four spot.
Once again the Hawks don't go for the stand out star players but rather the solid, hard working types and it works for them. Plenty rests on the shoulders of Ogilvy and Clarke though.
Melbourne United
Roster: Josh Boone, Kyle Adnam, David Andersen, Tohi Smith-Milner, David Barlow, Casper Ware, Majok Majok, Casey Prather, Tai Wesley, Chris Goulding, Peter Hooley, Craig Moller, Sam Short
The team that always seems to splash about the most money and somehow keep players and the salary and points caps. Once again, Melbourne has an absolutely stacked roster and should (like the past few seasons) be in serious consideration for the Grand Final series BUT just like every other season recently, who's going to get the ball?
Melbourne has players who all need the ball, who all want the ball in their hands to be able to create for themselves. That will be the biggest challenge for incoming coach Dean Vickerman – how does he get all his players on the same page and the ball in the right spots.
Casper Ware is returning, as is Josh Boone and the addition of Casey Prather makes this three man import lineup one of the best in the league.
They will be fun to watch but will this finally be the season they live up to the hype? If everyone does what Vickerman wants them to do, absolutely.
New Zealand Breakers
Roster: Finn Delany, Shea Ili, Kirk Penney, Mitchell Newton, Derone Raukawa, Thomas Abercrombie, Mike Vukona, Robert Loe, Jordan Ngatai, Alex Pledger, Daniel Fotu, James Hunter, DJ Newbill, Edgar Sosa
The Breakers have once again gone out and found a ball dominant point guard to complement their team of shooters and slashers – Edgar Sosa from the Dominican Republic is the man they have turned to for the 17/18 season.
DJ Newbill, their other import pickup this off-season, is touted as a solid combo guard who can do a bit of everything on the court.
These two alongside Penney, Abercrombie and Vukona will likely form the main five but not necessarily the starting five for the Breakers. Finn Delany and Shea Ili have been improving and the Breakers will be hoping that one, if not both, have a breakout year this year. Rob Loe and Alex Pledger will also be relied upon to avoid foul trouble as they seemed to get early fouls in most of the Breakers games last season.
You can never count the Breakers out, they have been too good for too long and their core players are still very good players. Their season will depend on how quickly the imports mesh with the roster and if one of those young players can step up consistently.
Perth Wildcats
Roster: Lucas Walker, Mason Bragg, Greg Hire, JP Tokoto, Jarrod Kenny, Matthew Knight, Dexter Kernich-Drew, Bryce Cotton, Angus Brandt, Derek Cooke Jnr, Jesse Wagstaff, Damian Martin
Just like Melbourne United, the Wildcats always seem to have an absolutely stacked roster and this season is no exception.
Bryce Cotton, who joined the Wildcats halfway through last season and effectively lead them to the Championship (averaged over 25ppg in the postseason including a 45pt effort in the Grand Final series), is returning and on his own is a massive re-signing.
However, add to his signing the signing of new import JP Tokoto who is an exceptional athlete and solid perimeter defender and you possibly have two of the best imports in the league. Derek Cooke Jnr is also a great athlete and should become the starting four for the Wildcats.
From a local perspective, Wildcats regulars Damian Martin, Matthew Knight (hopefully the two can remain injury free for the season!), Jesse Wagstaff and Greg Hire will all play their usual physical roles. Of those, Martin is the only likely starter with Angus Brandt (coming off a good showing for the Boomers in the FIBA Asia Cup) holding down the centre position instead of Knight.
Wildcats will be thereabouts once again, simple.
Sydney Kings
Roster: Isaac Humphries, Travis Leslie, Jason Cadee, Brad Newley, Amritpal Singh, Kevin Lisch, Todd Blanchfield, Tom Garlepp, Dane Pineau, Adam Thoseby, Perry Ellis
The Kings have an….interesting roster with the main question being; who starts?
Humphries is the only legitimate centre on the roster and a "known" player so it would be assumed he starts. There is no way that Lisch doesn't start and Travis Leslie (former LA Clippers NBA player) will start alongside him in the backcourt. So it comes down to Cadee, Newley, Blanchfield and Ellis to fill the other two positions in the starting lineup.
The Kings will need to use the Blitz to figure out what's going on with their rotations, if they can get that sorted quickly then they can challenge for a postseason spot from the get-go. They have a talented roster, not as stacked as Melbourne or Perth in terms of names on paper but one that can just as easily match them on the court if they keep their heads screwed on for the entire game.


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Take Five Week 9-1
My regular Freshmen, which are regular by no means, are earning grades this year far below any class I have encountered previously. It led me to the idea yesterday that I must be not doing something right. I have never had a struggle like this with kids in my class before especially concerning them just turning in work. I have not ranted and raved (surprisingly, I have heard of little, if nothing, from their parents) and until a couple of days ago, did not even tell them how dissapointed I was in with their lack of achievement. To make it worse, after I did have a "Come To Jesus" meeting with them regarding their grades, there still was a good majority who did not complete the assignment for the next day. So I asked myself, "Self, what is the deal? Is it you or is it these kids?" But then I remembered something we had talked about in class; the grade I assign to them for not turning in their work is just a small measure of their learning. Look at how they talk, discuss, and participate in our discussions. Look at how involved they are with the process of learning for the fifty-five minutes I have them in my classroom. That is the learning I should be more concerned about, and not solely focusing on their letter grade. (Disclaimer: notice I said I should be more concerned about it than the letter; I am still not giving up on the letter quite yet).


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The Transatlantic Muslim Divide
Compared with the tension that exists in Muslim communities across Europe, America's Muslims are a more contented lot.
A recent Pew Forum study found Europe's Muslims to be "markedly less well off than the general population, frustrated with economic opportunities and socially isolated," while most American Muslims say that "their communities are excellent or good places" to live; 71% say they can succeed in the US if they work. Both income and college graduation levels match the national norms. 63% of American Muslims report no conflict between religious devotion and living in modern society.
Although 53% of US Muslims think that life is more difficult since the terrorist attacks of 2001, most think that this is the fault of the government, not their neighbors. Indeed, 73% said they had never experienced discrimination while living in America. Moreover, 85% said suicide bombing is rarely or never justified, and only 1% said violence to defend Islam was "often" permissible. In Europe, significantly higher percentages of Muslims believe that suicide bombings are "often" or "sometimes" justified.
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One of the most important things I learned from this project was that when you give back to the community, you're getting back valuable experience that you can learn from and use in the future. Whether you're working with people in a workshop or face-painting kids at a festival, there are a variety of skills you learn that can be applied to different areas. For instance, I've been able to practice my communication skills while interacting with people at festivals, and while sorting out details with Lynn and Wendy, the Flying Squad organizers, to plan for the volunteer workshop.
In preparation for the Face Painting Workshop, I created a google doc to plan out what was needed in order to host the event. This included materials, design ideas, and general procedures. I did some research on different popular pictures for kids, and compiled a list that Wendy ended up looking over and printing out. One tip I received from Wendy was to focus on designs that were relevant to future events, such as Canada day.
I also created the draft copy of the Eventbrite sign up invitation. I attended the event, and came early to help out with set up, which included putting up signs, having everyone sign in when they arrived, and checking in with each table to make sure everyone had their proper forms filled out. During the event, Wendy did some demonstrations on proper face painting techniques, and we were given the opportunity to practice on our own arms. It was definitely helpful, especially since I'll probably be getting plenty of chances to practice at events and festivals during the summer. After the event was over, I helped with take down.
Some other tasks I completed as part of this Leadership project with the Flying Squad was providing feedback on their old brochure and flyers, as well as "re-vamping" some of it to make it more eye-catching and relevant to the organization currently. I was asked to provide feedback on the Community Volunteer Connections brochure, and see if any improvements could be made. I did not have too many edits to make since all-in-all, it was very colourful, interesting to look at, and relevant. I also edited the volunteer agreement booklet given to new Flying Squad members before they start volunteering. I did some research on the updated volunteering agreements in Canada, and made sure that all the necessary information was included on the forms. I did some editing on the formatting and fonts, as well as some minor grammatical corrections.
Overall, I recorded about 6 hours in online work (editing/revising), 2 hours for attending the Facepainting workshop, and 4.5 hours while volunteering to face paint and share info on the Flying Squad at the Farmer's market. The rest of my Leadership 12 volunteer hours came from attending the Wildlife Rescue orientation session, counting herons at Colony Farms, and scorekeeping for basketball during Junior games and the spring league season. I believe that I've gained plenty of valuable experience during this project, which I will be able to apply in the future for a variety of different areas!


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Will we see a different Oiler team tonight after three days of extra practice and work in the film room? No one knows — not even the coaches or the players.
"We'll find out tonight if it sunk in," said Sheldon Souray.
"Until we see them in a game I don't know it made an impact or not, but they worked hard so I hope so," Tom Renney said yesterday.
I get the sense from many Oiler fans they don't want to see an improvement, and why would they. The Oilers are struggling and not even one of their usual Feb/March runs will be enough to get them in the playoffs.
You can't ask the players to not give their best effort, but it is clear that this team isn't that good, so why not get in seller mode sooner-than-later to ensure a lottery pick?
Fact is the Oilers play the Predators tonight, the Penguins on Thursday and the Sharks Saturday afternoon, so realistically one win is the most you'd expect them to get this week. And if they can maintain winning three or four out of ten the rest of the way then they'll ensure themselves a lottery pick.
Cogliano Trade
I don't doubt that the Oilers would trade Andrew Cogliano, considering they did this summer (until Heatley vetoed it), but that trade proposal seems like a lot to get or it shows that Lee and O'Brien aren't NHLers in Ottawa's eyes.
Cogliano is struggling, but he also isn't getting many offensive opportunities. Look at the deal the Wild and Habs made six weeks ago. They swapped two underachieving forwards and both have produced in their new environment. Latendresse is on fire in Minnesota with 10 goals in 20 games, while Pouliot has four goals in the nine games he has played.
I think if Cogliano gets dealt it will be a package deal, or he'll get traded for a struggling forward with potential. The only reason O'Brien made any sense was his size, 6'2", but with only six points in 34 AHL games he doesn't look like a scorer right now. I sent a text to a management type asking if there was any truth to the deal, and the response was, "NO, not close".
Hall vs. Seguin
I've seen Tyler Seguin play two games this season, and I've seen Hall play seven times, none live though and Hall didn't look that much more dominant than Seguin. But I also know that isn't enough time to get an accurate read of their skills.
EJ McGwire from Central Scouting will be on my show today at 3:10 MST, (you can listen on line at www.justagame.ca) to discuss these two along with Cam Fowler and the other top-rated picks as Central Scouting released their midway rankings yesterday.
It's interesting to note that in 2006 Phil Kessel was ranked #1 at this time, but was 5th in the final rankings, and he went 5th to Boston. Taylor Hall is not a slam dunk like Sidney Crosby was or even Patrick Kane. This year's class is very solid, with many predicting the top 12 will be solid NHLers down the road.
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Brule sick again
Gibert Brule is out with the flu again tonight. This is the 4th time he has been sick this year, and Quinn said the team is sending him to a specialist to see what the issue is. JF Jacques and Marc Pouliot took turns skating in Brule's place alongside Ryan Potulny and Patrick O'Sullivan.
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Is sincerity of the intent never enough to cross over the bridge that can take us to where we want to be?
The answer would be a Yes! However, this very sincerity of the intent demands you to walk that unseen path within. It is when you accept to walk on this unseen path within; it eventually allows you to you cross over that bridge. The bridge that you assumed would take you to your desired shore.
But to one's surprise, sometimes this assumed bridge may not lead you to the shore but on a crossroad instead. Where this crossroad is designed with a purpose to help you see things 'As It Is', away from the defilements of the mind. These defilements are born from experiences of the past, unconscious observations and opinions of others that you have imbibed in yourself every moment of your existence.
In other words a crossroad is an opportunity to eradicate the lies of the mind and transcend further into the truth of the soul.
Unless these defilements are seen as the lies of the mind, acknowledged in its true sense, you end up moving to and fro on that crossroad and never really choosing that path which will take you further in the realms of the truth.
The lies of the mind are thoughts that convince you of not being good enough or not being able to do your best or at the same time the 'I know it all' kinds of self –talks where there is no end to it. It is like a monkey that keeps jumping from one branch to the other. In short you are not living as a 'full- being'.
Before you step forward you need to embrace this lie just 'as it is' and eventually eradicate these from their roots. The battle at the crossroad is within and it can be conquered by being an observer to these lies of the mind and not by being a participant in it. So, either you stand still on the bridge, walk back or move forward to conquer this battle that is custom- designed for you on this journey to help you transcend over to the other side.
It is at this transition that you get glimpses into the truth of the soul. This soul is the freedom that is so alive and flourishing beyond the earthly entrapments.
No, this does not demand one to renounce all the earthly responsibilities; it only means that you live more joyously and freely without the defilements of the mind that exists in form of judgments, craving or aversion. This space is difficult to define. However, it is the most joyously balanced state of existence that one experiences when you transcend from the lies of the mind to the truth of the soul.
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Today's Top Ten Tuesday is so awesome, because I have longed for sequels, or at least some more information on where our characters end up at the end of the book. Here are top ten characters I'd like to check in with since their stories have finished.
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Today's Top Ten Tuesday is so awesome, because I have longed for sequels, or at least some more information on where our characters end up at the end of the book. Here are top ten characters I'd like to check in with since their stories have finished.
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I'd love to see how Harry's going, too. :) Mia and Adam are a great choice - I forgot about those two!ReplyDelete
yes yes yes and more yes on the coldest girl in coldtown. great choices.ReplyDelete
yes to Mia and Adam and Park and Eleanor!!! <3ReplyDelete
- Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf
I have Katniss and Peeta on my list too. Since You've Been Gone and Ruin and Rising are both on my TBR piles. Nice TTT list. Here's my TTT list: http://mountainrhinestones.blogspot.com/2015/04/top-ten-tuesday-7.htmlReplyDelete
I love your list! I forgot about Adam and Mia as well as June and Noah! I've also been wanting to read Rising. Here's my list: http://adreamfrommyheart.blogspot.com/ReplyDelete
Great list! I would also love to check in the characters from Harry Potter! I really want to read Since You've Been GoneReplyDelete
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I had Peeta on my list too:) I can't believe I forgot about Emily and Sloane. Thanks for Sharing!ReplyDelete
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I forgot about Katniss and Peeta! Although, I tended not to choose characters who already had epilogues in their stories...ReplyDelete
OMG! June and Day yes! Especially after that ending and than epilogue. Grrr....ReplyDelete
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Awesome post! I also said June and Day, and Noah and Jude! I wish I'd said the Harry Potter cast because I'd love to see what they got up to as adults and what their children were like!ReplyDelete
I also would really like to see what happened to Eleanor and Park! Such awesome books!
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I didn't even think about Katniss and Peeta - that's a good choice!ReplyDelete
I would imagine a lot of readers would like to check in with Katniss and Peeta. What a fun list, Missie. Oh, and I cannot wait to read Since You've Been Gone which sounds like a really cute story. :)ReplyDelete
I've only read 2 books of the list but I really need to try more of them!ReplyDelete
This is a great list overall, I love a lot of your picks especially Mia and Adam and of course June & Day xD I've heard there might be a sequel for Mockingjay so here's to hoping!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 8, 2015 at 3:24 AM
Jude and Noah are great picks for this week! I'll Give You The Sun had such great character growth following them from pre-teens to young adults, and I have no doubt she'd write an equally gorgeous novel about their transition to college and adulthood!ReplyDelete
-Cristina @ Girl in the Pages
Great picks! I thought about Lincoln and Beth... loved their story. Oh, and Mia and Adam. Yes, their story wrapped up well, but I'd still love to check back in with them. :)ReplyDelete
My TTT: http://girlplusbooks.blogspot.com/2015/04/top-ten-tuesday-characters-you-wish-you.html
I feel like you get a little bit of follow up on Katniss and Peeta in that last chapter of Mockingjay, but I agree, it would be nice to get a bit more!ReplyDelete
And YES Eleanor and Park! The ending of that book was so open.
oo great list! i just got The Coldest Girl in Town in the mail recently, so i might have to start that one next! i've been hearing alot of great things about it, and Holly Black is one of my favorite authors so i can't believe i haven't read it yet! and couldn't agree more with your HP choices! i don't think i'll ever get enough of those characters! great list this week!ReplyDelete
Oh Eleanor and Park and that HORRIBLE ENDING LIKE WHY. Also I would love to look into the characters of Harry Potter. Who wouldn't? HahaReplyDelete
Definitely agree with you on the Harry Potter characters and Adam and Mia. It would be great to know how all of them are getting along.ReplyDelete
I hope Katniss and Peeta manage to get some form of HEA...they deserve it after everything they went through. Nice list!ReplyDelete
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As South Milwaukee seeks to maintain its strong public safety services it faces a growing budget gap – as the demand for these services continues to rise, funding from current sources is either stagnant or decreasing.
The City's current level of paramedic service provided by the fire department has been a major asset for the community, enabling rapid-response for residents facing emergencies and/or medical issues. In order to preserve locally provided paramedic services into the future, the City must take action to secure alternative funding.
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