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Hello and welcome to the pnpg boards, SylvanElf. Glad to have you here.
Hi, my name is Andy and I'm living in Melbourne, Australia. I've been playing AD&D for most of my life - since 1986 - and have only had limited experience with 4th Edition, which I really liked, and 3rd which I thought was OK. Recently, I've been collecting old AD&D modules and running those with friends as part of this odd but welcome resurgence of interest in D&D. At the 2010 Melbourne Comedy Festival there were THREE different shows about D&D and one, called Dungeon Crawl which has been playing weekly ever since and another which has been touring Europe, so clearly something is going on, and it's all good.
I'm keen to get into a play-by-post game and will be visiting this trove of informed opinions and keenly aware players. It's a pleasure to meet you.
Hello and welcome to the pnpg boards, SylvanElf. Glad to have you here.
Thoth-Amon, Lord of the Underworld and the Undead
Once you know what the magician knows, it's not magick. It's a 'tool of Creation'. -Archmagus H.H.
The first step to expanding your reality is to discard the tendency to exclude things from possibility. - Meridjet
Thanks Thoth-Amon, it's was a little daunting to be welcomed by an Arch Lich when I'm clearly a low-level androgynous elf, but I'm guessing things are not always what they seem here.


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I am not great with poetry. Some of this, I think, is from people misexplaining it. See, when you use the phrase "the meaning of the poem", you communicate, to me anyway, that the poem has exactly one meaning. Which you propose to identify and explain.
This does not prepare me well. I have some trouble with metaphors; I can use them just fine, but I can't always tell. "Tiger, tiger, burning bright"… well, wait. Is that about an actual tiger or not? If it's an actual tiger, I'm guessing the fire is a metaphor. But what if it's not a tiger? Then the flame could be literal. I dunno.
This has plagued me with music, too. People derive a whole lot of information from lyrics, and I tend to get stuck. Lady Gaga sings, quite expressively:
I'm beautiful in my way
cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way
and I get stuck on questions like "assuming that either we adopt a fairly straightforward interventionist theism, or that this is more symbolic language for describing the intrinsic worth of human beings, what about cystic fibrosis? That just sucks." No, really. I can figure out that this is more generally a song about maintaining a positive self-image, but the powerful emotional content is basically overwhelmed by what even I recognize as essentially nit-picking. And yet, if I don't do that nit-picking, I have no way of weeding out implausible interpretations and getting towards the question of what someone was trying to communicate.
This ties into a broader general trend, which I don't think I've yet really gotten into, which is how autistic people tend to perceive the world rather than opinions about the world. That one's up "soon", I think, but I'm not quite ready to work on it yet. But basically… When I hear poetry, I really do hear the words before I hear the meaning. I don't necessarily even know what the poet was aiming for, and I don't automatically assign a meaning and hear that; I just hear words and think about them.

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On today's date in 2004, Bombardier and two joint-venture partners were awarded a $424-million order to supply 20 high-speed trains to China's Ministry of Railways.
"Bombardier Transportation and its joint venture partners, Power Corporation of Canada and China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Industry (Group) Corporation have received, through their joint venture Bombardier Sifang Power (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd. (BSP) an order from the Ministry of Railways of China (MOR) for the production and delivery of 20 eight-car high-speed trainsets," said Lydia Dufresne, media relations with Bombardier, in 2004. "The order is valued at approximately $424 million US and Bombardier's share is approximately $263 million US. Deliveries are scheduled to take place from July 2006 to July 2007."
In 2000, as part of Canada Post's Millennium Collection, Bombardier's founder Joseph-Armand Bombardier was commemorated on a 46-cent stamp (Scott #1832d). The stamp was issued in panes of four (SC #1832) that also featured inventors George Klein (SC #1832a); Abraham Gesner (SC #1832b); and Alexander Graham Bell (SC #1832c). Printed by Ashton-Potter Canada on Tullis Russell coated paper, the stamps have general tagging along each side and had a print run of 1,000,000.
From Dec. 17, 1999 to March 17, 2000, Canada Post released 68 specially designed stamps as a series of 17 Millennium souvenir sheets, each depicting four different stamps.
Bombardier changed winter recreation and travel forever with his invention of the snowmobile.
Since selling its first Ski-Doo in 1959, the company has also expanded into the rail, aerospace and defence sectors. Bombardier, the man, died in Sherbrooke, Que. in 1964 at the age of 56.


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Google seems to be upping its security game with the last Google Chrome update. The search behemoth is now closing doors on installing applications from sources other than the chrome store. This is a step forward for the popular browser in closing possible security holes in the application stemming from the practice of installing applications from third party extensions. This move was promised last November by Google.
If you're one of them that have been side loading applications and extensions on to your Google Chrome, you'll start seeing these extensions being auto disabled by Google Chrome and will only have the option to update once the extension or application enters the Chrome Store officially.
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RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Opposition to new, full-body imaging machines that produce a virtual strip search seems to be growing.
Two years ago, when TSA used Richmond International Airport as a test market for the new technology, modesty was the main concern. But the issue now is safety.
In a dark room, far from where travelers are being screened, a TSA officer spots something suspicious in a woman's back right pocket. Turns out, it's nothing more than a cell phone. While the subject's face is blacked out, the new millimeter wave technology machine has the ability to look under her clothes.
The new screening devices use millimeter waves to scan your entire body, essentially looking for any contraband, metal or not. And, when you show people the detailed image these machines can produce, the reaction is often one of shock.
"Oh my God, oh my God -- That's awful," one person said.
The ACLU has fought these machines from the start.
"We have incredible security at airports right now with the techniques that we use, which are invasive enough, why do we even need to implement something like this," said Kent Willis, Executive Director of ACLU of Virginia.
But now the concern is safety. The machines in Richmond emit no radiation, but some cities, like Memphis, use TSA's other approved scanner which utilizes low-level x-ray technology, called "backscatter." The government deems it safe, but not everyone buys it.
Arizona State physic professor Peter Rez is one of many raising a red flag, saying "the scary thing to me, is not what happens in normal operations, but what happens if the machine fails. Mechanical things break down, frequently."
You can say no to either machine and opt instead for what TSA describes as an "enhanced pat down," which some travelers have described as quite intimate. But either way, some travelers, like Beth Rochkind, believe the government is doing what it has to to keep the flying public safe.
"I think there are a lot of attacks that are foiled, and I guess it's never enough," she said. "I don't know that I'd ever want to say that it is enough, but I think we're doing a lot. I do."
The European Union is considering these machines, but several countries have already publicly stated the scanners are too invasive and won't be deployed.
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A private session is the most effective way to learn, practice and perfect Pilates performance. The instructor devotes undivided attention to a student's specific needs and develops a customized program to produce optimum results.
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You probably hated eating Brussels sprouts when you were a kid. Same here. They were stinky and spongy and tasted pretty much what we imagined plant poop might taste like. And, according to any number of "Least Favorite Veggie" polls, we cling to this opinion as adults; Brussels always make the top five, at least.
Of course, that's because they are never cooked right.
Well, we're here to fix that. Once you try this dish, you're not even going to believe these crispy little crucifers are even the same vegetable. And no, it's not just the bacon that's rescuing them (though we're hard pressed to think of many things bacon doesn't make better.) The caramelized texture on the outside with a little al dente bite of the bud itself make for a side dish that just might eclipse whatever main you're serving.
We could add something here, too, about all the lovely Vitamin C, K and folic acid you'll be getting by eating these guys, or tout the anti-oxidizing, anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancerous benefits that have been researched on these bite-sized little buds, but let's be honest: it's the flavor of this dish that's going to bring you back, time and again. Just know, somewhere in the back of your mind: your body loves them.
Now your mouth will, too.
(And, please, if you have kids, stop punishing them with the plant poop version and make them this instead, and watch as they are converted to Brussels-lovers for life!)
Caramelized Brussels with Bacon
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes 4 sizable servings
- 1.5 Lbs. Brussels Sprouts, washed, trimmed, cut in half (approx. 6 Cups cut)
- 6 oz. Thick-cut bacon (all natural, nitrate & BS free), sliced in 1/2″ strips
- 2 Medium Shallots
- First, slice Brussels in half. The whole trick to this recipe is getting the Brussels all cut-side down in a single layer in the pan. So after you cut your Brussels, pull out your skillet, figure out how many cups you can put in at a time and determine how many batches you will need to do. Trust us, it's much easier to do this now without boiling hot bacon grease in the pan!
- Slice bacon in 1/2″ strips. While a large skillet is preheating on the stove at medium, separate bacon the pieces of bacon so they aren't stuck together.
- When skillet is hot, add in bacon and stir to continue separating the pieces. Get bacon into one layer and stir occasionally to make sure bacon cooks evenly, 4-5 minutes.
- When bacon is beginning to get golden brown, but not fully done, add in shallots and turn heat up to medium high. Stir regularly to keep shallots from overcooking, 3-4 minutes.
- When shallots are soft and caramelized, remove from heat. Tilt pan and scrap the bacon and shallots to the top of the pan, allowing the bacon grease to drain away. (Prop your pan up on a lid or cool burner if you need an extra hand.) Scoop bacon/shallots into a large glass or metal bowl and set aside.
- Drain off and reserve bacon grease proportional to the number of batches you will be doing (e.g., 1/2 for 2 batches… 2/3 for 3 batches, etc.)
- Return skillet to burner on medium high, and add first batch of Brussels. Stir to coat, then, using 2 utensils (I use a fork and wooden spoon), turn all Brussels cut-side down.
- Allow to cook untouched 3 minutes, and turn one over in the center of the skillet to check caramelization progress. Flip it back down if not done and check in another minute.
- When you have a golden brown and crispy Brussels, stir the whole pan. Stir occasionally for the next 4-5 minutes until the Brussels are crisp out and al dente in. Remove cooked Brussels to same bowl as the bacon/shallots. (Under cooking the first batches slightly, as they will continue to cook during the next batch!)
- Add reserved bacon grease and repeat until all batches are done. Return everything to the pan, stir to mix and reheat. Serve immediately.
1) To repeat, the whole trick is all Brussels cut-side down in one layer!!! They can't caramelize if they aren't touching the pan!!!
2) If you are in a rush, you can skip cutting the bacon while raw. Fry the bacon whole, remove from pan. Cook shallots in the grease. Cut bacon into strips when cooled. However, we find that the bacon renders so much more fat when pre-cut (we'd love for someone to explain the science on that one!), so you may need to have a little extra bacon grease (or butter) handy finish off all your batches.


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Do you have a strong culture?
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Culture is the foundation to any successful company. Without a strong culture, your company will have nothing to stand on. If a home's foundation isn't strong, it will collapse.
With that being said, how important is your culture to you? It should be so important that if anyone violates your culture (does something that affects morale, violates integrity, and so on) or doesn't fit your culture, you fire them. There's no way we can explain or teach culture in a Great Idea, but we can get you to think about it, so here goes.
Zappos is known for their culture. Here's a video of Tony Hsieh, the founder of Zappos, talking about their Culture


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Hey friends, Hope you are having a great sunday. For me the weekend just got over & a new week has begun.
I had this product in my kit for some time now but I used it only recently when I had terribly dried & craked lips. The experience is just awesome.
This little jar may not be eye catchy but must say the simplicity in its design makes it cute. For a lip balm this jar is loaded with product (19 grams) & will last ages. Not sure if one can or will use it till it lasts.
The jar is filled with a golden shimmery balm which is a bit sticky for its application. The shimmer looks beautiful but being thick and sticky this product is designed to wear when at home. Little quantity goes long way as it spreads very well and soothes dried lips almost instantly. However I overloaded (to let it stay longer & work) it on my lips because i was using it during the day. If you apply a thick coat over your lips it may feel a bit smudgy for a while but it will not be long that you will love your lips again 🙂
It is slightly fragrant & smells like almond oil with some freshness like you find in vapour rubs (not as strong as vapour rubs are).
Product is available in 16g / 0.6 oz. & is priced at INR 99 (if you buy in India)
I found this site (http://sureherbalcure.com) where you have Biotique products (along with this one), however i fail to find a link providing information on locations they can deliver. They accept payments in USD,EURO & GBP and hence i assume they deliver in most locations if not globally. So give it a try if you are not in India but wish to try this on.
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Laxson Auditorium: 7:30 p.m. Cirque Eloize: Saloon, acrobats, giant props, campy Western music; trapeze, juggling and comedy. Tickets $48 premium, $42 adult, $40 senior, $30 youth, $10 Chico State student. Chico Performances. 400 W. First St. Tickets and information, www.chicoperformances.com or call 898-6333.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area: Sunrise to sunset. 9,100 acres of fields, riparian areas, ponds and waterways; shelter for over 300 species of resident and migrant birds and mammals. Self-guided nature trail, seasonal guided tours, hunting, exhibits. 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley. 846-7500.
Butte County Board of Supervisors: 9 a.m. Board Chambers, 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. Agenda: www.buttecounty.net. 538-7371. Second, fourth Tuesdays.
SCORE: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Free face-to-face counseling for startup and existing businesses. Service Corps of Retired Executives, 1324 Mangrove Ave., Suite 114. Chico Chamber, 891-5556, to schedule appointments. www.greaterchicoarea.score.org. Monday-Saturday.
Mom's Spot: 9-11:30 a.m. Mothers, newborns to 5. Speakers, projects, crafts. Child care from 8:45 a.m.; RSVP for newborns. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Road. $10 yearly. 877-7069. Second, fourth Tuesdays.
Free lunch: Noon-1:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 5872 Oliver Road, Paradise. Donations always appreciated. 877-5989.
Little Red Hen Mommy & Me Fairy Garden Class: Create fairy garden in hands-on Mommy & Me class. $20 fee provides 1 terra cotta pot and 3 plants. May purchase miniatures. Must RSVP. Refreshments. Floral & More. 959 East Ave. 894-0040. Second Tuesday.
Tai Chi with Pyramid Michael: 6-7 p.m. Free to Guilds members. 588-0522. Norton Buffalo Hall, 6704 Chapel Drive.
Preschool story time: 10 and 11 a.m. Stories, songs, crafts. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762.
Blood drive: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Also plasma donations, 11:45 a.-4:30 p.m.; platelet donations, 10:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave. 893-5433.
Valene L. Smith Anthropology Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. "Imprisoned at Home," documents the Tule Lake Incarceration Camp of WWII. Reflections: Stories of Our Own." Through July. Meriam Library, Chico State University. Free, donations welcome. 898-5397. Tuesday-Friday.
Paradise restraining order clinic: 11:15 a.m. 6249 Skyway; 343-7711. Victims of domestic violence. RSVP. Free. Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 1-800-895-8476.
Temporary restraining order help: Daily by appointment. 330 Wall St. Suite 50. 343-7711. For victims of domestic violence. Free. Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 1-800-895-8476. Weekdays.
Chico Heritage Association: Noon-3 p.m. Volunteers help on history of area, businesses, homes, individuals; also research library. Donations appreciated. Garden Walk, 225 Main St. 345-7522. www.chicoheritage.net.
Lunch With Us: Noon-1:30 p.m. Free at St. Nicholas' Episcopal Church, 5872 Oliver Road, Paradise. Sponsored with partner churches. Application only. 877-7006.
Creative Writing Group: 1 p.m. Gridley library, 299 Spruce St. 846-3323. Second, fourth Tuesdays.
Graphic Design: 1-5 p.m. Free help with design projects; logos, digitizing images, social media images, posters, business cards, etc. Ask for Max. Sign-up or drop-in. Chico library, 1108 Sherman firstname.lastname@example.com, tiny.cc/freedesign or 891-2736.
Domestic violence support group: 1-2 p.m. RSVP. Chico Drop-In Center, 330 Wall St. Suite 50. RSVP. Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center, 7649 Skyway; 343-7711. Catalyst Domestic Violence Services, 1-800-895-8476; catalystdvservices.org.
Refresher/Beginning Band Class, Chico Community Concert Band: 5:15-6:30 p.m. Chico Junior High School band room. Refresh skills or for those who never played an instrument and want to. Must provide instruments and purchase instruction book. 520-5461.
Chico Community Concert Band: 7-9 p.m. in Chico Junior High School band room. No. 503. No auditions. Wind and percussion ensemble. Band formed before World War II. Ages 13+. 342-6873. Performance schedule: www.chicorec.com.
Chico Peace & Justice Center: 5:30 p.m. Beginning Spanish class. 526 Broadway. Free. RSVP not required. 893-9078.
Tech Tuesday: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Beginners, experienced users of Kindles, Nooks, iPads, Nexus, other e-reader or tablets. Library staff, volunteers answer questions, help check out e-books, audio books. Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. 891-2762 or email@example.com.
Project Fatherhood: 6-8 p.m. Peer group for dads, father figures with children, newborn to 5. Support network, snacks, incentives, monthly father/children play dates. Boys & Girls Club, Bellin Center, 270 E. Seventh St. 720-7590.
Butte County Health Care Coalition: 7 p.m. 1950 Wild Oak Lane. 896-1609 or www.bchcc.org. Second Tuesday.
Butte County Search & Rescue: 7 p.m. Open to all interested. Headquarters, 3898 Morrow Lane, Chico. www.buttesar.org. Second Tuesday.
Drop-in chess: 7-11 p.m. Naked Lounge, 118 W. Second St. 895-0676.
LeTip of Chico: 7:01-8:31 a.m. Beatniks Coffee House, 1387 E. Eighth St. Professional networking. 891-7900.
Chico Breakfast Lions: 7-8 a.m. IHOP restaurant, 2040 Business Lane. Linda Dunning, 570-7888.
Line Dancing classes: 10 a.m. 872-4563; 6:30 p.m. 717-3102. Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane, Paradise.
Chico Noon Exchange Club: 12:15 p.m. Canyon Oaks Country Club, 999 Yosemite Drive. www.chicoexchange.com.
Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. Two sections: One limited game and one regular game. Open to all. Bidwell Bridge Studio, Native Daughters of the Golden West hall, 965 Salem St. 966-4096.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees: Noon, lunch, 12:45 p.m. Meeting only. Farmer's Skillet Restaurant, 690 Rio Lindo Ave. Ron Griffin, 343-0539. Second Tuesday.
Chico Table Tennis Club: 6-10 p.m. Free first-time; then $5 per night or $35 for 10. Tables, balls, loaner paddles provided; all ages, skills. Durham Veterans Memorial Hall, 9319 Midway. 354-8285.
Soroptimist International, Bidwell Rancho Chapter: 6-7:15 p.m. Panighetti's Restaurant, 1851 The Esplanade. 893-8228. Second, fourth Tuesdays.
High Sierra Model Railroad Club: 6:30-10 p.m. 3650 Morrow Lane, Chico. Joe Clark, 342-4305.
Chico Community Band: 7-9 p.m. CARD activity. Musicians who play wind or percussion instruments and own an instrument. Ages 13+. $10. Chico Junior High School, 280 Memorial Way, band room 503. Bob Eicher, 342-6873.
Eagles Past Presidents, Chico: 7 p.m. Cozy Diner, 1695 Mangrove Ave. 343-6158. Second Tuesday.
Lions Club, Forest Ranch: 7 p.m. Forest Ranch Community Center, 15807 Forest Ranch Road. Visitors welcome. Larry Marcum, 345-5399, email@example.com. Second, fourth Tuesdays.
Glenn County Democrats: 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at I-5 Cafe, 1165 Hoff Way. Those who want dinner should arrive by 6 p.m. 514-6255.
Health, emotional support
Alcoholics Anonymous: Chico Central — 6:30, 8 a.m. noon. 3:30, 5:30, 7 p.m. 1102 Mangrove; Mom's AA at Noon, 5:30, 8 p.m. 2109 The Esplanade, Suite 110, Chico; AA Women — 6:30 p.m. 1321 Robinson St., Oroville; LGBT Community, 7 p.m. 358 E. Sixth St., Chico. 893-3336. Meet times, locations or to talk to a recovering alcoholic, 342-5756. www.aabutte-glenn.org.
Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: 10 a.m. Ql Gong; 11 a.m. Grief & Lose Group; Noon, Stress Awareness; 1 p.m. Meditation; 1:30 p.m. Arts & Crafts; 2 p.m. Music Group. Computer lab open 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 492 Rio Lindo Ave. Wellness, 879-3311; Med Clinic, 879-3974. https://nvcss.org/programs/iversen.
Widowed Friends: 10 a.m. breakfast. Cornucopia, 515 Montgomery St., Oroville. Sponsor, Scheer Memorial Chapel.
Healthy Hearts Support Group: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Forum for patients and their families with guest speakers. Enloe Outpatient Center, Bldg. C, 888 Lakeside Village Commons, room A. 343-2000. Second Monday.
Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, open (JFT) and. 5:30 p.m. NA Men's meeting, 2234 Park Ave.; 6 p.m. Open. Chico Bidwell Group, 1184 East Ave.; 7 p.m. Open, speaker, 2234 Park Ave. Information, 24-hour hotline, 877-669-1669.
Victims of Domestic Violence Support Group: 1 p.m. 330 Wall St. Suite 50, Chico; also 3:30 p.m. Family Resource Center, 6249 Skyway, Paradise. 343-7711. Sponsor, Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 876-0397. 24-hour crisis line 1-800-895-8476.
Balancing Mind and Body Workshop: 3-4 p.m. Techniques to reduce stress, promote healing. Feather River Hospital Cancer Center conference room, Paradise. Christine Mascarenas, 876-3157. Second Tuesday.
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Overeaters Anonymous: 7 p.m. New Vision United Church of Christ, 1600 Mangrove Ave., Suite 177. www.oa.org.
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ACA: 7-8:15 p.m. Adult Children of Alcoholics or Dysfunctional Families. The Alano Club, 7786 Skyway, Paradise. 877-6355. www.adultchildren.org.
Al-Anon: 7 p.m. Pizza and fellowship. Closed meeting. Alateen. 2341 Floral Ave., Teen Room, St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church.
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I've been fatigued since I started Stribild. I'm assuming it's the medication. I took Atripla for 4-5 years, but my Dr. thought I needed to change because Atripla was causing me bouts of depression?
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Hi, thank you for your response.
I dont have insomnia-- but I take insomnia medication (insomnia/anxiety/depression-- I take at bedtime). I usually sleep pretty well. I just feel tired most of the time? I'm hoping this will just pass in time? I took Atripla for 4-5 years before starting Stribild approx 1 month ago. Sorry this was so long. Not trying to sound as if I'm complaining! I'm grateful to have these meds!
..and thank you again for your help. I'm new on here. I appreciate your knowledge.
I have been taking it two months and I'm always tired. Hope it goes away soon
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Mahfuz (or Mohammed) (Somali: Mahfuuz, Arabic: محفوظ) (died July 1517) was an Emir of the city of Harar, and later a Governor of Zeila in the Adal Sultanate.[1]
Life and reign
Mahfuz led raids into the eastern provinces of Abyssinia for a number of years. He selected the season of Lent for his attacks, when the defenders were weakened by their fasts. He was eventually slain in battle during his final offensive, targeting the Amhara, Shewa, and Fatagar provinces south of the Awash River.
Sources differ over the number of years Mahfuz raided Abyssinia. Francisco Álvares states that his raids began during the reign of Eskender, and lasted 25 years.[2] However, Beckingham and Huntingford note that the Ethiopian Paris Chronicle, which draws on contemporary Ethiopian records, dates the beginning of these raids to the ascension of Dawit II (Lebna Dengel) in 1508.[3]
Upon reaching majority, Emperor Lebna Dengel decided to forgo his observance of Lent and oppose the Imam in battle, despite the advice and wishes of his councilors and people. He sent spies out to determine Imam Mahfuz's plans for that year, and learning the Imam was in Fatagar led his army there. He found Imam Mahfuz with the sultan of Adal encamped on a plain that was surrounded by mountains. After first sending soldiers out to secure the passes, the Abyssinian Emperor closed upon Imam Mahfuz.
Although Imam Mahfuz managed to enable Sultan Muhammed to escape with but four horsemen, according to Alvarez, Imam Mafhuz knew he was trapped and sought to die with honor. He called to the Abyssinians a challenge to fight in single combat, and Gabra Endreyas, who had been a follower of Emperor Lebna Dengel's father, accepted and killed the Imam. Mahfuz's head was cut from his body and displayed publicly in the Emperor's court.[4]
Mahfuz' daughter, Bati del Wambara, married Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi of the Adal Sultanate. Ten years after Mahfuz's death, Al-Ghazi embarked on a Conquest of Abyssinia (Futuh al-Habash).[5]
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- ↑ James Bruce, Harar: The History of Ethiopia's Muslim City,p. 1
- ↑ Francisco Alvarez, The Prester John of the Indies translated by C.F. Beckingham and G.W.B Huntingford, (Cambridge: Hakluyt Society, 1961), p. 412.
- ↑ Their discussion of Mahfuz is taken from their Introduction to Alvarez, Prester John, pp. 16f.
- ↑ Alvarez, p. 413.
- ↑ Sihab ad-Din Ahmad, in his Futuh al-Habasa (translated by Paul Lester Stenhouse with annotations by Richard Pankhurst [Hollywood: Tsehai, 2003]) consistently uses the word "Jihad" to refer to Ahmad Gragn's conquest of Ethiopia.


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Over his career multi-instrumentalist, sound-designer, conductor Dino J.A. Deane has demonstrated an innovative approach to the world of music. Deane pioneered the use of live-electronics & live-looping in Indoor Life a popular art/punk band from San Francisco during the early 1980's. There he played trombone controlled synthesizer that emulated the sound of an electric guitar. Soon afterwards he was touring the world as the electro-acoustic live-sampling percussionist with Jon Hassell.That collaboration resulted in the ground breaking Power Spot recording for ECM in 1986, produced by Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois. During that same period Deane became a close collaborator in Butch Morris's real-time composition creations called Conductions and in 1995 co-produced Morris's epic 10 CD box set Testament for New World Records. Deane coined the term live-sampling, which means to record members of the ensemble while in performance, manipulate the sound and play back the recorded audio as part of the piece, all in real time. He is considered a master in this field of performance. Deane also has an extensive background in sound-design for theater and dance working with writer directors as diverse as Sam Shepard, Julie Hebert and Christoph Marthaler. Deane is sought after by music festivals, instrumental ensembles, spoken word artists, theater companies and conservatories worldwide for performances, projects and workshops.
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TIM MOTZER is a guitarist, composer, artist, remixer, music producer, and label owner. In the last 15 years, his music and guitar playing has made an impact in both the Philadelphia scenes and internationally—touring the world with poet Ursula Rucker for the last 11 years among others. His guitar work is featured on over 60 albums and remixes to date. His record label—1k Recordings—is focused on producing his own creative works and collaborations: Goldbug, Nucultures, Jazzheads (featuring Ari Hoenig), Secret Voices (featuring Ursula Rucker), Tilomo, Nucultures, Base 3, and more. He's recorded, collaborated, and performed with Les Nubians, Julien Lourau, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, King Britt, Burnt Friedman & Jaki Liebezeit (CAN), Kenny Lattimore, and Nine Horses (featuring David Sylvian and Steve Jansen). In 2005, he scored scenes for the original motion picture Miami Vice, and co-produced the critically acclaimed Ropeadope album 'King Britt presents: Sister Gertrude Morgan. He continues to be involved with film music (HBO's True Blood), and music for the world of dance (Group Motion, UArts). In September 2009, Tim was featured in Guitar Player Magazine. and again in April 2011 (with Markus Reuter). Motzer and his 1k label are profiled in the Spring 2011 edition of Progression Magazine. He co-founded—1k Sessions—a live in studio monthly webcast series from 1k Studios in Philadelphia in 2010.
Gert-Jan Prins
Gert-Jan Prins (1961) has been giving performances on self-built electronic systems based on transmission and reception techniques for the past 20 years. He is mainly interested in the musical qualities of interference, so-called noise. In recent years visual aspects have become increasingly important in his work. This is shown not only by his collaboration with video artist Bas van Koolwijk, with whom he designed the Synchronator (a device that transforms audio into a video signal), but also by his latest sound installations. Break Before Make: The Cavity Version (2008) was recently purchased by the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Current projects include Synchronator, M.I.M.E.O. (the 12-piece Movement in Music Electronic Orchestra). He has collaborated with Pita, Thomas Lehn, Lee Ranaldo, Tomas Korber Anne la Berge, Fennesz, the Vacuum Boys, Peter van Bergen, Domenico Sciajno, Marcus Schmickler, Thomas Ankersmit, Giuseppe Ielasi, Carlos Giffoni, Luc Houtkamp, Misha Mengelberg and many others. with visual artists: Greg Pope, Bas van Koolwijk, Rob Flint, Xavier Quérel, Manel Esparbé i Gasca, Petra Dolleman, Martha Colburn, Cyrus Frisch. Performances, on international festivals & clubs throughout Europe, North America, South- Africa, Russia, Central Asia, Australia.
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What You Must Know When Purchasing a Diamond Ring - 鑽石Diamond details for couples fascinated in buying a diamond engagement ring. At a position in nearly each man's daily life, there will come a time when his heart understands it really is time to buy a diamond engagement ring for the woman he loves. Only then will you really feel comfy getting a diamond engagement ring. There are numerous items to take into account when studying how to purchase a diamond, you should in no way rush into purchasing a diamond with no 1st carrying out a little research as to how the diamonds are priced. Getting a diamond is no distinct, apart from most of know us extremely minor about diamonds. Buying a diamond ring is often an emotional - not to mention high-priced - experience.
Diamond Ring:
Getting a diamond ring can be a massive investment decision and you want to get 1 with the excellent diamond in it, so you could be intimidated if you are a initial time customer. Buying a diamond signifies investing in a piece for forever. Every single personal buying a diamond seeks out the ideal they can find the money for. When purchasing a diamond, think about your price range and in which the stone will be worn to assist figure out the excellent carat dimensions. The 4 C's of Buying a Diamond, to decide the best price tag for your ring, you want to be familiar with the four C's. The 4 C's of cut, color, clarity, and carat are described.
Diamond Colour
Most diamonds have a slight trace of yellow and the diamond coloration scale is based mostly on the quantity of yellow current in a diamond. It's the absence of coloration that adds worth to the diamond. Diamond color is graded according to the GIA Grading Scale. Grades are primarily based on the volume of yellow that is visible when considered encounter down by means of the pavilion using the GIA Diamond Lite. The coloration scale ranges from D (colorless) to Z (yellow tinge).
Diamond Reduce
To achieve the greatest reflection of light-weight that causes a diamond to sparkle needs a diamond to have an Perfect/Excellent cut grade. Excellent reduce diamonds are graded as such since they drop in the best lower grade parameters specified by the diamond grading labs. The greater reduce grades are very likely to screen far more fire and brilliance and since their look is a lot more attractive, they are priced accordingly. The GIA and EGL have only extended best/outstanding lower quality parameters to round excellent stones at this time. Identifying a diamond's lower grade, nonetheless, goes over and above basic measurements of width and depth. Diamond Minimize is perhaps the most important of the four C's.
Diamond Clarity
A diamond's clarity is established by the number, nature, place, size and colour of inside qualities known as "inclusions" and floor characteristics referred to as "blemishes". These show on their own as the various characteristics which make up the clarity of a diamond, incorporated crystals, feathers, clouds and many others. These qualities are at times not visible to the naked eye and they are what make every single diamond special. This clarity grade becomes far more important as the diamond measurement raises. The clarity scale was created by the Gemological Institute of The united states GIA to quantify these imperfections.
Diamond Carat
It is a widespread false impression that carats refer to the size of a diamond. In truth, a carat is the common unit of excess weight by which diamonds are calculated. Because a carat is a evaluate of weight, not dimensions, a single diamond of the very same carat excess weight may seem even bigger than yet another based on the cut. A top quality reduce diamond may truly seem larger than several diamonds of a higher carat bodyweight.
Diamond Shape
Stones come in distinct shapes - spherical, oval, marquise, pear, emerald, heart, princess, and radiant.
A spherical outstanding is a excellent decision if you want the most sparkle and the most enduring vintage shape spherical-amazing diamonds are the only condition to have this excellent proportion defined. Amazing lower diamonds have facets that are shaped like triangles and kites. Present-day spherical outstanding diamond has a total of fifty-8 aspects, but you may see different facet figures in vintage excellent reduce diamonds. Even although Spherical Excellent lower diamonds are the most pricey in the market, they make up the frustrating majority of diamonds discovered in engagement rings, and are well-liked as stud earrings and pendants.
The elongated form of Oval diamonds offers a quite flattering influence to your finger when worn in a ring, and is discovered in some of the most lovely diamond engagement rings. Not like spherical minimize diamonds, oval minimize diamonds have an elongated condition, which can make the diamond show up bigger in carat bodyweight. Oval reduce diamonds are basically elongated round reduce diamonds. A lot of girls with scaled-down palms or shorter fingers favor the seem of oval minimize diamonds and pear formed diamonds simply because they actually slenderize and elongate the fingers on the hand.
While marquise diamonds are not as well-known as spherical reduce diamonds or princess cut diamonds, they are even now really refined and classy. A marquise minimize diamond has a uniquely gorgeous form that is favoured by a lot of ladies, but a modest percentage of brilliance will be sacrificed for the splendor of this uniquely diamond shape. Compared to the round cuts, the marquise diamonds are not as well-known these times. In addition, the condition of the marquise diamond virtually makes the stone appear bigger than it is. The Marquise condition was produced for Louis the XIV and is has turn out to be a timeless classic.
The pear shape is a stunningly feminine diamond shape with a rounded conclude on one particular aspect and a tapering position at the other. Because of to their elongated form, pear minimize diamonds are identified for their slenderizing impact. .The Pear minimize enables a assortment of slicing variations, so that the teardrop form can be broader, slimmer, or reduce to Excellent proportions, primarily based on your choice and tastes. Pear shaped diamonds have a rounded end and a single position. Even though pear shaped diamonds are not as classic as spherical cut diamonds, or as trendy as princess minimize diamonds, they are nevertheless coveted by numerous folks.
The emerald-lower diamond is amongst the most traditional of diamond shapes that is distinguished by beveled corners and phase aspects, emerald cut diamonds are a lot more transparent than other designs, ensuing in the require for higher requirements of clarity. The emerald reduce can be a single of the least expensive to minimize because its form is most like the normal condition of the rough diamond crystal. Because of the angle, size and shape of the sides, the emerald lower displays less brilliance and hearth dispersion than the other amazing lower diamonds. Nevertheless, the emerald reduce stone reveals a classic attractiveness and magnificence not noticed in other cuts. The trim lines of Emerald reduce diamonds lend an elegant, innovative air to the two the most basic of ring patterns.
The heart-formed diamond is the most intimate of diamond shapes and a image of adore and affection, the coronary heart cut diamond is an superb decision for an anniversary or engagement ring. It is a tender gesture to make to somebody special. A quality coronary heart-shaped diamond is wonderful and unique, with an even shape and nicely-defined outline. They are the supreme image of romance, and a lot more and a lot more men and women are selecting heart reduce diamonds for engagement and anniversary rings. Heart Formed Diamonds are rarer and much more pricey as it requires a massive piece of diamond tough to condition lower and polish to one thing that is the final image of adore "the coronary heart"
A present day innovation, the princess form dazzles and sparkles with its star burst side pattern, whilst even now leaving the crown of the diamond flat and open. The princess lower is spectacular established as a solitaire it is a contemporary traditional of cleanse, sq. lines and lovely sparkle. Its sharp corners are usually contained in a four-pronged or bezel established in marriage ceremony rings. You will also locate Princess cut diamonds are frequently channeled into the wedding band by itself. Princess Minimize Diamonds are for individuals men and women who really like the sparkle and brilliance associated with spherical lower diamonds, but prefer the shape of a square. Even though the round amazing solitaire looks to be the most well-known form correct now for engagement rings, a lot of folks are deviating from this development and heading with princess lower diamonds.
The radiant cut was first patented in the late 1970's by Henry Grossbard, with its angular condition and excellent minimize facets it tends to make a scintillating option to other cuts these kinds of as the Emerald lower. The radiant formed diamond can be regarded a modified outstanding diamond that is carefully related to the princess lower diamond because of its sq. condition. Substantial high quality Radiant reduce diamonds combine the hearth and sparkle of Emerald and Spherical cuts.
Now you know the diverse designs of diamonds that you can purchase and which condition will intensify individual fingers or supply amazing sparkle we can now shift on to the ring.
There are a lot of distinct metals employed for rings these days which can be grouped into two, cherished and non -valuable, people in the valuable team like silver, gold, and platinum, even though those in the non-valuable team can incorporate brass, copper ad nickel. Most rings nowadays are made of gold or platinum so we will focus our discussion on these two valuable metals.
Gold comes in various colors that can replicate the carat benefit of the carat of yellow gold with 10k, 14k and 18k currently being the most well-known. Did you know that you can get Rose Gold, white gold and yellow gold and that white gold is much more a silver coloration than white? Right up until recently white gold was yellow gold with as much of the yellow gold eliminated as achievable, however it was nonetheless not a true white coloration. 鑽石 To give you that white (silver) brilliance the rings are plated with Rhodium or palladium.
Platinum turned extremely well-liked for its normal white (silver) shade and toughness. Clients that get white gold rings that have rhodium plating will have to have the ring re-plated each handful of years if it's worn frequently, as the rhodium wears off. With platinum the color stays the very same no mater how typically you put on it. Platinum is about twice the price tag of 14K Gold and can push the price tag of the placing and diamond out of the selection of some customers.
Ring Mounts
There are hundreds of different configurations obtainable for you to decide on from they occur in all designs and measurements, from solitaires to multi stone rings. Your decision is a private a single however you ought to take into account when you are likely to be putting on your ring. If you program to use it everyday then decide anything with a reduced profile that protects the diamond and environment from receiving broken if you unintentionally capture it in opposition to something. This could direct to the diamond coming loose and having to be reset, to forcing the diamond out of the mounting and breaking it.
On the other hand, if you are only heading to wear the ring for unique occasions then buy a mount that retains the diamond large so that it's effectively displayed and allow the mild to enter unobstructed from the best and show the scintillating fire and brilliance.
Keep in mind that if you are purchasing a high top quality diamond for your ring that obtaining other diamonds about it will detract from your central diamond. If on the other hand you are purchasing a scaled-down center diamond including scaled-down ones about the outside will make the center 1 look greater.
Engagement sets are also extremely well-known, with partners getting the engagement ring and then going back and acquiring the wedding band from the established, for that particular day.


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Past Learning Topics
Summer 2016 - The Olympics
We had a great Summer term studying The Olympics! Take a look at our newsletter to see what this included! Going for gold....
Spring 2015 - Jungle Fever
Hard Times
We started our topic on Victorian Farm Life with a visit to meet some enormous Shire Horses! These gentle giants were the powerhouse of a Victorian farm doing all the pulling work done by tractors today. Before our visit we made bread to make our very own ploughman's lunch and then we walked up to the farm to learn how the Shire horse worked on the farms.
Later in the term we enjoyed a visit to Cogges Manor Farm where we learnt more about life on a farm back in Victorian times. We were able to dress up as Victorians and have a go at every day farming tasks - including cooking, butter making, milling and milking
Sail Away
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We really enjoyed our Summer 2015 topic. We learnt all about the amazing seas and oceans that cover our amazing planet. The first term involved 'getting ship-shape' by learning about sailing and sailors, particularly sailors from the past whilst the second term was a voyage of discovery over and under the ocean, in search of treasure! We sang sea shanties, created amazing sea creatures and studied reefs and cliffs. It was an amazing topic and we really enjoyed our fantastic pirate party. Here is some of our amazing work.
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Memory Box
In the Autumn 2014 term we focused on memories and life 100 years ago (in particular World War One). The topic inspired pupils and the writing and art they produce was amazing. The display of poppies produced for Remembrance Day stunned parents and our end of term performance of a Christmas Truce was enjoyed by all.
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Give Peas A Chance
Our Summer 2014 topic was 'Give Peas a Chance'. Our topic started with a trip to Barn Farm Plants where we learnt about the different sorts of plants and the conditions they need. We enjoyed growing sunflowers and reading, writing and learning about nature. We visited Ryton Organic Gardens and finished our topic with a sharing assembly out in the sun to our parents. In our topic newsletter you can find out all about the learning this term.
Italian Adventure
In Spring 2014 the Romans came to Boddington and we had an amazing Italian Adventure. We learnt all about life as a Roman and about Italy. We had great fun from making volcanoes to creating our own Roman weapons.
We finished our topic with a Roman day that included a proper Roman feast!
Reach For The Stars
Out of the sky there came a box filled with amazing inspiration - as we began to unfold it's mysteries we started to explore our solar system and Reached For The Stars.
Our topic inspired us particularly when we visited the Space Centre and we finished the term with an amazing performance of our play an out of this world experience!


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With its beauty and fame, Massa Marittima eclipses almost every other town in the Maremma area of Tuscany. Massa Marittima is known as the 'figlia nobilissima' (noble daughter) of Pisa and Siena. Its origins lie somewhere in the High Middle Ages, when the hills around the city were mined for minerals. Despite its splendor, Massa Marittima remains a highly-under-visited town, overlooked by Italians and foreigners alike. On the bright side, this allows students taking this Filed Learning activity to enjoy a day out in a beautiful destination free from mass tourism and experience Italian culture at its best.
Early departure from Florence to Massa Marittima. Walking tour and guided visit of the town and main sites (including the Duomo of San Cerbone and viewing of the unique wall fresco: Affresco delle Fonti dell'Abbondanza). Guided visit of the the Antico Frantoio, Massa Marittima's ancient olive oil mill. Free time. Return to Florence in the early evening.
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David Davis says post-Brexit Britain won't be a 'Mad Max dystopia' and the jokes are flying
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In an address to Austrian business leaders in Vienna, Brexit Secretary David Davis said Britain will not be "plunged into a Mad Max-style world borrowed from dystopian fiction" after it leaves the EU.
Referencing the popular action film Mad Max, Davis said fears about a "race to the bottom" in workers' rights and environmental standards are "based on nothing".
In the latest of a series of speeches the UK Government is calling "the road to Brexit", he argued for close co-operation between the UK and the EU on regulations and standards.
Of course, social media users paid no attention to the finer details of the speech, instead rushing to make fun of the reference to Mad Max.
Wait... it's NOT going to be like Mad Max? Well I'm out.— Tom Starkey (@tstarkey1212) February 20, 2018
I bet David Davis hasn't even done the impact assessments for a Mad Max style post-apocalyptic dystopia.— Carl Maxim (@carlmaxim) February 20, 2018
Many said that it would never happen, as Britain doesn't have the weather for it.
When you specify 'Mad Max' style dystopia, it suggests your research shows all the other dystopias are still on the table.— John Shafthauer (@hourlyterrier) February 20, 2018
Presumably 'Mad Max' isn't possible because we just don't have the weather for it.
Britain will not become a 'Mad Max Dystopia' after Brexit ... it will be a lot less sunny— The Brexit Comic (@TheBrexitComic) February 20, 2018
Some pointed out that the apocalypse was already here…
So we're not getting a mad max style UK but KFC have already run out of chicken. It's a slippery slope, that's all I'm saying— NoAggro (tm) (@kickassduke) February 20, 2018
While others questioned the finer details of the Mad Max dystopia.
Are we talking original or reboot? These things matter. The people have a right to know 🤣#MadMaxBrexit— Chairman Mardikins #FBPE #NHSLove (@IAmMardikins) February 20, 2018
If it does happen will it be a soft mad max dystopia or a hard mad max dystopia.... and please can we print this on a big red bus🤷🏻♂🙄😂— Steve (@Stevie_moondust) February 20, 2018
And, of course, there's the fact that a sillier apocalypse is really more Britain's style.
Of course Britain won't descend into a Mad Max style dystopia. It'll be a Herbie Goes Bananas style dystopia.— joe (@mutablejoe) February 20, 2018


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TGIF is the eighth episode (28th overall) of the second season which was broadcast on April 7, 2002.
The Meaning of Life Lesson
"They said, 'Take the things that mean the most to you.' I think I left them behind. Why is it when you have time to think about stuff you did in a moment of crisis, you suddenly have big regrets and feel...lonely." - Ginger Foutley
On Friday the 13th, Ginger's house is discovered as having a deadly mold that attracts a lot of media attention. When Lois and Carl make the best of a bad situation by "putting their own spin on it" to the press, Ginger refuses to stay with them at the Bishops' and stays with Courtney instead. Carl is disappointed when Hoodsey doesn't want to help him have the unluckiest experience ever.
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- Macie Lightfoot
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- Courtney Gripling
- Miranda Killgallen
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- Brandon Higsby
- Principal Milty
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- Librarian
- Claire Gripling
- Prescott Gripling (on the phone only)
- Sensationalistic Reporter
- Blake Gripling
- Buzz Harris
- Reporter #1
- Reporter #2
- Reporter #3
- Mrs. Gordon
- Principal Huliski
- Mrs. Lawrence
- Delivery Man
Ginger: (talking about the car) Is it suppose to make that noise? Lois: It's when it doesn't that I know I should worry.
Buzz: Hmm hmm. I don't like the looks of this bulge here... in your wall.
Courtney: Pull out? Into what, I wonder?
Carl: Hoods, could you try to be a little more positive about being negative?
- The title of the episode "TGIF" is an acronym for the phrase "Thank God It's Friday".
- It is revealed in this episode that Macie is afraid of heights. That would explain why she passed out on the Statue of Liberty in "The Nurses' Strike".
- After staying at the Gripling's home, Ginger had finally understood 'The Grass Is Always Greener On Other Side'.
- Liz Georges is not credited for voicing Courtney during the end credits.


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You don't get anywhere if you don't depend on people around you. – Paulo Coelho
Very true. But don't you breathe with your own nose, eat with your own hands and mouth and remain alive with your own heart beating inside your own body?
When you have people in your life, with whom you interact and live, its hard to remain aloof for long. No matter how much you want to be with your own self for a while, they wont leave you alone. I really don't know if this is good or bad. I think its good to have people in your life who care for you so much, but then it's actually a little frustrating when you don't get any time for yourself, just because the people who care about you so much wont leave you alone or may be you don't want to make them sad or leave them wondering that why would you not respond them or be with them in the way it has always been, in the way that usually suits them, makes them happy and satisfied.
Why are people always averse to being alone? Why do they feel that if a person is alone, he is undergoing some sort of depression or that if he lives alone, he is a questionable character? Why don't they understand that alone does not mean lonely? If a person wants to speak less or remain alone for sometime, then he must not be disturbed. People must understand that being alone is not fearful or disheartening or unhappy. Being alone means sans the notional crutches in our mind which we get so accustomed to and dependent upon. These can take the form of one's kith and kin, near and dear ones. Some are part and parcel of life, others are self cultivated. Their existence and presence in our life breeds mutual expectations. Man is a social animal does not mean that man cannot be alone. It is not always important to adhere to the so called rules that one has to be with the community in order to survive. That if you are alone, you are being selfish. A person connects with people because he likes companionship, but it is not true that companionship only makes a person complete. If you cant connect to your self being, you cannot connect to others. And in order to remain connected to the world, its imperative that you remain connected to yourself, your inner being. And just that is why being alone, spending some time in solitude, without interacting to anyone, is essential.
The problem is people don't understand this simple concept. "Man is a social animal", this phrase is inked in their small minds and it acts as oxygen for another term, known as Society.What people need to understand is that sometimes solitude is like a short break from day-to-day life to re-energize , rejuvenate and re-focus your mental faculties. They need to work upon the phrase of "He is a free bird", from time to time. They need to let the person breathe through his own nose and think through his own mind.
As Parker Palmer has explained this in his book A Hidden Wholeness : Solitude does not necessarily mean living apart from others; rather it means never living apart from one's self. It is not about absence of other people — it's about being fully present to ourselves, whether or not we are with others.
You must enter in
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And touch the very peace
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Tc people. Have a nice weekend!


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Barack Obama has defended the US government's decision to free hundreds of detained illegal immigrants in order to save money.
Obama trades barbs with Republicans over budget cuts
Obama trades barbs with Republicans over budget cuts
The move has been fiercely criticised as a dangerous political stunt ahead of the start of Friday's widespread budget cuts of some 65-billion euros. A deal in Congress would halt the move but the two sides remain far apart and there's been hardly any talks since the New Year.
Speaking during a visit to Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard, where navy aircraft maintainance has been delayed, the US president said: "There are too many Republicans in Congress right now who refuse to compromise even an inch when it comes to closing tax loopholes and special interest tax breaks and that's what holding things up right now. Keep in mind no one is asking them to raise income tax rates. All we are asking is to concern closing tax loopholes and deductions that the Speaker of the House, John Boehner, said he was willing to do just a few months ago."
In response, the House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner accused the president of overplaying the cuts to promote long-held plans to close tax loophooles: "For sixteen months the President has been traveling all over the country holding rallies instead of sitting down with Senate leaders in order to try and forge an agreement over there in order to move a bill," he said.
Public services, such as the military, are expected to be hit particularly hard if the spending cuts are enacted with thousands perhaps forced to take unpaid leave – a move with far reaching consequences. The cuts will be brought in gradually over seven months so no shock to the economy is expected when they start on Friday, giving lawmakers a chance to halt the worst effects in fresh budget talks next month.


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More than a dozen boats and yachts caught fire in a marina in Seneca, about 60 miles southwest of Chicago.
The fire overnight ignited 15 luxury yachts as they sat in winter store at the Spring Brook Marina in Seneca.
"Suspicious certainly, but we don't have anything to tell us what the ignition cause was, so we're keeping it classified as suspicious for now," said LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton.
Daylight revealed the smoldering, charred shells of the boats, some destroyed from bow to stern, others partially but significantly damaged.
One is registered to an owner in Crestwood. Marina management says others come from Chicago and the suburbs.
They were winterized, which means they would have been drained of fuel. They were stored up on blocks and out of the water. Once they caught fire, it hours for firefighters to extinguish the flames.
The sheriff says the losses here are huge.
"I'm sure in the millions, the size alone indicates that," said Templeton.
This is the second suspicious boat fire in LaSalle County in as many weeks. On New Year's, a boat ignited in the old Westclox warehouse in Peru set the entire place ablaze. Two teens are in custody charged with starting that fire.
The sheriff and state fire marshal are considering the possibility the marina fire may have been a copycat.
"It certainly caught enough media attention," Templeton said." Someone could have seen that."
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- We have two of these gorgeous MacAusland blankets. They're made on PEI by MacAusland Woolen Mills, "from sheep pastured in the cool mists of Canada," as one reseller put it. I see these blankets for sale all over Vancouver for triple what you pay buying direct from the website.
- Maileg Bambi. In 2006 every nursery decorating book I had (pre-Pinterest, remember?) featured these bizarrely skinny rabbits. It took me years to identify them as Danish-made Maileg products, and they've grown on me. They're not cuddly, but they do have removable bloomers and other charms.
- I gave Ilia her first hot water bottle tonight. She lay stiffly on her back with her feet centred squarely on the warm rubber, mind blown.
- Echo toddler bed. Ilia's still in her crib, and I probably shouldn't admit that Ariana (seven) is still in a toddler bed. With rails. Everyone's got to advance one bed and it just feels too complicated at the moment.
- I've never paid $40 for baby slippers, and since the Wooly Baby Thumper slippers are sold out, I wasn't put to the test.


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All you need to know about this weekend's Musicians Against Homelessness gigs
If you thought that festival season was over, then think again.
Local charity and innovators, Musicians Against Homelessness, start our September with a weekend of live music to keep us music lovers going, whilst doing the same for those less fortunate than ourselves on our own streets. Ian McHale and his team have been doing amazing things around Merseyside raising money, and awareness, in order to help fight homelessness in our city.
The Cause
The cause is undeniably as worthy as it is necessary, especially as many of those whom the charity aim to help have very little means of starting to make a difference in their lives without help from the outside. Homelessness in the UK is something that is often turned a blind eye to, or snubbed as if it is "their own fault". This type of attitude is helping no one and that is why organisations like M.A.H should be cherished and supported. Especially when they are putting on an event for YOUR enjoyment. What's better than having a great time whilst helping those less fortunate?
The Saturday
Xam Volo, Sugarmen, Red Rum Club and Xander and The Peace Pirates are our top picks for the Saturday with a line-up that also includes The Boston Shakers and Timo Tierney, as well as acoustic sets from the likes of The Sundowners and The Wicked Whisper. The line-up doesn't stop their, with many other artists performing on the day, topped off by a very special DJ set by favourites of ours, She Drew The Gun
The Sunday
Sunday's festivities bring some of the cities biggest hitters such as Tommy Scott from Space, who will be accompanied by Paul Hemmings (The La's) & Satin Beige on cello. Fresh from their summer residency at The Magnet, The Vryll Society will also take to the stage that they will be sharing Nigel Clark (Dodgy), Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) and Nasher (Frankie Goes to Hollywood). Again, the fun doesn't stop there as an array of other bands and artist create the full line-up.
The Future
There are various sequels planned for the rest of year, and if the September edition goes especially well, who knows how far the events will have come by the end of the year. The events planned for the remainder of the year are exciting us here at The Guide Liverpool as it means that there are more opportunities to aid people on our own streets as well provide another platform on which we can showcase just how brilliant, and diverse, we are at breeding new music.
The Info
The Musicians Against Homelessness weekender takes place at Hangar34 this Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September with doors opening at 2pm and 1pm respectively. It's priced at £20 for a weekend ticket or £10 for a day ticket with all proceeds going to help the homeless. Get your tickets here, now! https://www.wegottickets.com/f/11070
As the live music scene recovers from festival season and settles back into normality, MAH are here to give us one last hurrah, then another…then another. So, if you love live music, then make sure that you get down to Hangar34 to support this amazing cause.


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It was only a matter of time…
Anthony Weiner's sexting has officially cost him his marriage. Huma Abedin has filed for divorce from her estranged husband whom she wed in 2010. This divorce comes shortly after the former Congressman pleaded guilty to having an inappropriate online relationship with a 15-year-old girl.
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According to the New York Post, Huma expects to receive full custody of the couple's only child, five-year-old Jordan, and is expecting no fight over the couple's assets because of her ex's impending status as a sex offender.
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"She could run to family court and file a petition [attempting to limit his access] immediately," lawyer Israel Fried told the news outlet. "She could also seek an order of protection."
Other lawyers chimed in saying that Huma definitely "has a leg up" over her Anthony.
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On Friday, May 19, Anthony, 52, appeared in court to talk about his sordid past with sexting. "I have a sickness but I do not have an excuse," he said to the judge. He is facing up to 10 years in prison for his inappropriate interaction with a young teen girl.
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Though the couple has been estranged separated since August, reports surfaced back in March alleging that the high-profile duo was giving their relationship another shot.
"Huma has been working hard on her relationship with Anthony," a source told the New York Post. "He has been spending 80 to 90 percent of his time at the [Irving Place apartment] they share. . . If there is a disagreement, he goes to his mother's apartment in Brooklyn. Both [his and her] families are hoping they will reconcile."
Well, it looks like some things just can't be fixed.
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This morning was picture perfect. Rich blue sky, big puffy clouds and a cool breeze coming from the north. I took off for Stanley Market on the south side of the island to draw the shops and people. I sat in the small sitting out area just before the round-a-bout and started drawing. It was fun watching the bussed in tourists mixing it up with all the locals who were out walking their dogs. All in all a very pleasant time. I went into the market to grab a steamed pork bun and iced coffee. When I came back out, the sky had turned grey and a light drizzle was falling. Shortly after it turned to rain. The clouds were low and here to stay for awhile. I remembered I had laundry out on the line and made a mad dash home.
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Human Resources Minister Hassan Latheef has promised to establish a labour tribunal and create a fully functioning labour relations authority to handle employment disputes after 150 workers held demonstrations on Sunday.
The resort workers had demonstrated outside Male's Employment Ministry building, recently renamed Labour Relations Authority, "in solidarity" with staff striking over labour rights on One and Only Reethi Rah resort.
It is the latest in a series of protests and strikes in resorts across the country with staff calling for enforcement of labor rights included in the Employment Act.
However, Mohamed Mihad, vice-president of tourism employees association, said he is "not entirely satisfied" with the Minister's reply and has called for action on the Reethi Rah dispute.
The peaceful demonstration in the capital, Male, followed a police confrontation with strikers on Reethi Rah early Sunday morning with staff alleging they were handcuffed and beaten.
Hassan arrived on the scene shortly and pledged to establish a labour tribunal and labor relations authority by February 2009 after meeting five representatives of the Tourism Employees Association (TEAM).
The Authority will monitor adherence to the Employment Act while the tribunal will act as a court on employment disputes.
Hassan says the main reason for the disputes is due to short one day time period between ratification and enforcement of the Act.
"There was no time for the government or the employers to do the necessary work under the law. The employers did not have time to find out what their responsibilities were under the law," he says.
Asked about the Reethi Rah dispute, Hassan said a team of three lawyers from the Human Resources Ministry, Tourism Ministry and President's office were holding discussions with the management and employees.
"It is more important to solve a problem through discussions rather than taking action," he said when asked whether any action would be taken against the resort management.
But he added: "It is an option to take these cases to court."
However, he has said some of the excuses put forward by resort managements on delay in implementation of rights are "unacceptable."
"Some resorts have said they need an English translation to implement the law. This is unacceptable. Maldivian laws will be in Dhivehi," he says.
"Once a law has been passed by the Majlis, it is the duty of all parties to act on it from the day it has been passed," he added.
Only a few resorts have awarded rights to their staff since the sector was included in the Employment Act in Ocober.
However, Hassan says there has been no negligence on the part of his ministry, as the problem had been inherited from the previous administration.
While the labour relations authority had been established under ex-President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, it does not have adequate staff and no work had been done on forming a labour tribunal, he says.
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Mihad, Vice-president of TEAM, says they have not received a satisfactory answer on Reethi Rah dispute and is not satisfied with the minister's reply.
He called on protestors to leave the area due to the minister's assurances that matters will be solved with the establishment of Labour Tribunal and Labour Relations Authority.
Ali Warish, a resort worker, said he was disappointed, saying: "I wanted this matter to be decided on right now."
Protestors had blocked the road in Male's busy local market area, calling for the resignation of Tourism Minister Dr. Sawad Ali and Home Minister Gasim Ibrahim for alleged police abuse on Reethi Rah.
One placard read: "We condemn the attack on Reethi Rah. We want our rights! Government change! Change Gasim!"
Meanwhile a member of staff from Ananatara resort holding a placard calling for Sawad's resignation said, "Sawad is not capable because he had to send police to Reethi Rah. He could have solved this through discussions."
Ismail Abdulla, a resort room boy, said he wanted a "long-term solution".
"The government has been negligent... The resort managements must follow the law."
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators have told local media such clashes between employers and employees could harm the tourism industry.