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"Relax and spoil yourself at one of Chile's best spa hotels, stunningly located on the shore of a fjord amid ancient forests"
The emphasis is on relaxation, but there's plenty to keep you occupied, with guided and self-led activities on land and sea. Hike through the temperate rainforest, kayak through island-filled channels, go fly-fishing or book a tour to the hanging glacier of Queulat National Park. It's a fantastic resting place along the visually stunning and little travelled Camino Austral, and it's well worth coming down here for a good 3-4 days: their 3-night all-inclusive packages are deservedly popular.
- Soaking in the hotel's many indoor and outdoor thermal pools; or indulging in the superb thermal spa
- Walking through the lush, dense, atmospheric forest - you can also visit fjords and the Queulat National Park
- Sympathetic architecture: native woods blend in well with the surroundings, picture windows make the most of the views
- The packages (generally lasting 3 nights) are an easy way to make the most of Puyuhaupi - and include everything (all meals, kayak tours, thermal baths, transfers from/to Balmaceda airport)
- Weekends in high season are busy, and the thermal baths can get quite crowded
- Out of season, the rain can be persistent - although this won't worry you if you're submerged in the spa
- The décor is cosy rather than hip
- It is almost impossible to get there under your own steam (at least 6 hours' drive from most places), so we advise booking an all-inclusive package with transfers from Balmaceda airport
Best time to go
The summer (peak) season coincides with the hotter temperatures, from November to March. Christmas until mid-February is the busiest time. Those seeking tranquility should wait until low season, and avoid weekends if possible. The hotel stays open year round and you'll be spoilt in the low season, having the place virtually to yourself. Once you've braved the cold, slipping into the heated outdoor pools with rain or snow tumbling down can be very cathartic..."
Our top tips
- Spa Hotel
- 30
- All inclusive
- All ages welcome
- Open all year
- Pools
- Spa
- WiFi
- Pet Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Beach Nearby
- Off-street Parking
- Restaurants Nearby
- Air Conditioning
- Guest Lounge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Gym
- Pool Table
- Bicycles Available
The rooms have been carefully crafted from local timber, all with balconies and panoramic views of the bay. Spread among the main buildings of the complex, they're all a short walk from the restaurant, reception, communal rooms and indoor spa area, and within 150m of the outdoor pools. All have ensuite bathrooms with hot water fed by the natural thermal springs (though it may be a little lukewarm at first).
There are 30 rooms, all but one of them Superior Rooms. These are quite large, with space for a desk, a pair of wicker armchairs by the window, a choice of twin or kingsize beds, and space for an additional bed in some rooms. They all have an attached bathroom with either a tub or a shower, and a balcony offering glorious views over the bay. With their colourful abstract artwork, wooden panelling, carpeted floors, fresh flowers and huge soft duvets, they're cosy and comfy rather than stylish.
There's also one much larger suite called Captain Suite, with a rather alarming wooden statue of a full-size stork, and a picture of swirling sealife above the bed.
Features include:
- Central heating
- Cots Available
- Extra beds
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Phone
- Safe box
- Toiletries
The restaurant is light and airy, with a number of tables overlooking the bay. Weather permitting, there's a patio where meals can be taken with the waves lapping onto the shore under your table. Mealtimes are fixed and guests are usually offered a 3-course set menu, typically a soup or salad to start, followed by a choice of seafood or meat (we had a good steak), accompanied by a selection of vegetables. There's also an enticing array of fresh shellfish and fish, including home-smoked salmon, and imaginative salads created from whatever is ripe in the garden or greenhouse. Desserts are homemade tarts or pies - we enjoyed a fantastic lemon meringue. Everything we ate was fresh, artistically presented and delicious.
Vegetarian and other diets can be catered for, and special plates can be prepared for children.
The wine list is extensive, and the house wines are carefully chosen and very drinkable. There is also a fully-stocked bar, adjacent to the main lounge with its huge fireplace, small library, comfortable chairs and sofas and enormous window overlooking the bay.
For breakfast there's a European-style buffet (the owners are of German origin after all) with fresh coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juices, cereals, yoghurt, cheese and a range of breads and pastries. Cooked dishes are also on offer for those with hearty appetites.
Features include:
- All meals included
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Vegetarian menu
- Join the daily events organised by the hotel: local forest walks, tours to Puyuhuapi village (traditional carpet weaving); trips to Queulat National Park (hanging glacier and mountain views) and others are advertised in the lobby. None are weather affected, as the hotel has waterproof boots and jackets for all shapes and sizes
- Sea kayak, row or take a zodiac ride in the sheltered waters of the Dorita Bay
- Pamper yourself rotten in the spa: the unique convergence of sparkling seawater, bubbling thermal waters and pure mountain streams inspires their therapies. Experts are available in thalassotherapy (algae baths, balneo-therapy, algae applications, thalathern, effusion massages and hydro-massage pools), as well as body massages, pressotherapy and cosmetology. You can wallow in the 2 outdoor thermal pools (30-40C) and natural spring (36-42C) or the indoor pool. The spring-waters contain chloride, sulphates, magnesium, nitrates and fluorine (not great to drink, but not too smelly either). These elements are recommended for sufferers from renal, arthritic, rheumatic, pulmonary and cardiovascular afflictions
- Work-out in the mini gymnasium (with a bay view!). It has a running machine, an exercise bike and a multi-gym, but no free weights
- Play pool. There's also a TV/video and board games for rainy days
Activities on site or nearby include:
- Birdwatching
- Boat trips
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Plantlife / flora
- Pool table
- Swimming
- Well being
- Windsurfing
- Yoga
Children are welcome and there's plenty for them to do, including the thermal pools (indoor and out), canoes/kayaks, walks, swimming in the bay (a little icy...), cycling excursions and playing pool. Babysitting and cots are available. However, in our opinion it isn't ideal for kids - there's nowhere to really 'play', as the forest is very dense and the seawater very cold. The baths don't welcome rowdy behaviour and most of the rest of the guests will be older or romantics seeking tranquility.
Family friendly accommodation:
Cots Available, Extra Beds Available
Babysitting available by arrangement
Baby equipment:
Baby cots available on request
Remember baby and child equipment may be limited or need pre-booking
For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection


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For 12 years, Brooklyn College's Department of Theater has collaborated with Leeds University in the United Kingdom to produce a festival of one-minute plays. This year's Gi60 (Gone in 60 Seconds) International One Minute Play Festival, held earlier this month in the campus' New Workshop Theater, featured 50 plays with five directors and a cast of 17 current and former student actors. The event is live streamed, and for the second year, the Hagley Theatre Company in New Zealand joined in. Organizers considered it one of the most successful to date. Proceeds from ticket sales go to a scholarship fund for Brooklyn College theater students.
Check out the Gi60 YouTube channel to view the plays. Meanwhile, here are a few photos from this year's festival.

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So I was poking around one of my local Hard Offs today, and in the laserdisc bin, I saw a sleeve that was the wrong size. Rather, a size that I don't think laserdiscs came in. So I pulled it out. Then I noticed a Honda logo. I knew I immediately had to have it, regardless of what it was. It didn't matter that my family's laserdisc player was on the other side of the planet.
This was the cover. I don't know what that contraption he's wearing is. Perhaps some sort of headphone radio? Whatever it is, it appears to be missing some components.
Closeup of the text. Engrish!
The "obi" of the sleeve. See the Honda logo on the left there? That's how I knew this was going to be interesting.
Definitely something to do with scooters. That's pretty cool.
Back of the sleeve. So very 80s.
It's a track listing then? Odd names.
At the bottom, it lists the specs of the DJ-1 scooters. That's kinda neat.
Time to pull out the silvery disc. That's not a laserdisc. That's not a record. That's an oddly presented calculator and a minuscule digital clock. Sadly, it's missing what appears to be some sort of cardboard or plastic stand that holds it up like a collectible plate. What a weird bit of motoring history.
I found the commercial that goes with this thing!
And if you like the song, here's the video courtesy of Pearl TV of Hong Kong??
This too
And a cover version from what appears to be some sort of Japanese "Footloose" type movie.


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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Wrinkled- Pencil Portrait of an Old Man
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Arti, your pencil portraits are the finest I've ever seen, truly. You'd be hard pressed to discern whether this is a black and white photo, for sure. Absolutely beautiful work!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Sherry!I changed my paper this time and the results were different.Delete
Beautiful portrait Arti. I totally agree with the previous comment.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much, Anna!Delete
Amazing! Love it.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you for dropping by, Sue.Delete
This is photorealism at its best. Really outstanding work!ReplyDeleteReplies
I don't strive for photo-realism, but I guess its my natural instinct.Thanks!Delete
Wow Arti, that's amazing! Great workReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks a lot ,UrmiDelete
Wonderful portrait. So much attention to detail.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Tony.Pencil art was my original calling.I have been doing it since I remember...only now I am trying to get better at it!Delete
Have been having internet problems lately and got waaaay behind on blogs. Just took a few minutes to go back over some of your recent posts - looks like you had a great crowd at your opening, and of course, I always love your portraits. Keep up the good work!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Deb.I appreciate it so much.Delete
how I would love to be able to draw like that - just amazing!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Sharon :)Delete
Beautiful, really an outstanding portrait! Ciao Arti!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks a lot, Tito.Delete
Holy crow, that's an incredible portrait! The beauty in those lines, in the draping, in his eyes, leaves me breathing differently.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh you are generous there, aren't you!Thank you so much, Julie.I love sketching aged people, their faces tell so many stories...Delete
Beautiful Portrait.....very sharp detailed work...!ReplyDelete
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Thanks Rajesh.Delete
You are Wellcome to my blog varnathoolika.blogspot.comReplyDelete
Thank u...............
Arti - Wow I'm in awe of your skills. You really are a very talented lady.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much, Laura.Delete
Wow, an incredible portrait!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Wow from me too Arti, this is incredible work. You are so talented...You said you changed your paper, can I ask what you used?....ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much, Stephie.It means so much to me.I recently bought Strathmore Bristol 300 series (vellum) paper pad and this is the only drawing that has been done so far; but I am quite happy with the results.Delete
Stupendous!! Looks so realistic :)I would like it to try this sketch.ReplyDelete
Love your work realy great work Arti...ReplyDelete
Ge8 work Arti. It so inspiring. Is it only pencilReplyDelete
or charcoal pencil as well.
Self taught......!!!
Gr8 work keep it up.


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Ramune Zykute Williams (or Camille) is a licensed NJ, DE and PA massage therapist that has been active in the field for a last eight years. As a graduate of, Atlantic County Healing Arts Institute in Mays Landing, I am continuing my education in massage therapy and physical therapy fields.
I work with local health and fitness businesses in the Cape May & Atlantic County to better meet my clients' needs.
I have been a resident of Cape May County for the past twelfth years and look forward to sharing my enthusiasm and expertise.
My areas of specialization are Swedish, Deep Tissue, AIS Stretching and Hot/Cold Stone Massage. These techniques double the benefits of exercise, enhance blood circulation, decrease pain and stiffness, promote sleep, reduce swelling, provide relaxation, and increase lymphatic drainage and oxygenation of the blood. All of these benefits will help you to maintain a healthier body, mind and spirit.


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Finalists Boot Camp - April 25 - 27th
Finalists will be notified soon, stayed tuned for more details!
First of all congratulations again on making it through to the second round of the competition. As mentioned, we will be running a "Build your business plan"-work shop on the 21st of February. Please see additional information below and next steps for you to take part in the workshop.
Location: IP Group London, Te Walbrook Building, 25 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AF
IP Group: IP Group has kindly offered to help us run the workshop and will leverage its industry leading professionals and expertise in helping you design a solid business plan. IP Group was set up with a mission to evolve great ideas, into world-changing businesses. The approach used is to systematically help to create, build and support outstanding intellectual property-based companies. IP Group's portfolio comprise around 100 companies across 4 sectors with Cleantech being one of them
18.45-19.00: Arrival and registration
19.00-21.00: Workshop - Build your business plan
21.00-22.00: Networking and drinks
Design Thinking Workshop/ TEAM FORMING & Networking Drinks
Tues 5th December at LBS
The CleanTech Challenge 2018 is hosting its first workshop on Tuesday 5th December at 7pm in Lecture Theatre 1 at London Business School (main campus). Register on Eventbrite here!
18:30-19:00: Registration at Ratcliffe Reception
19:00-20:00: Intro by the CTC Committee and Design Thinking Workshop in LT1
20:00-22:00: Networking Drinks in the Dining Room
The Design Thinking workshop will be run by Neil Malani and is specifically designed to help students and teams generate ideas for the CleanTech Challenge! Neil is a former management consultant with nearly 4 years of experience helping clients launch and implement new products, services and business models. In this space, his work ranged from coaching clients on the innovation process to designing concepts for specific businesses to developing the business cases for implementing new ideas.
The Networking Session from 8pm will be a great opportunity to meet other students, discuss ideas and form teams over (free) drinks! We will be handing out colour-coded badges to help you find new team members. Remember that teams can be formed with students from different degree subjects
Kick Off Event / Information Sessions - NOV 22, 2017
We will be holding information sessions about this year's Clean Tech Challenge at 7pm on Wednesday 22nd November 2017 at:
- London Business School: Lecture Theatre 10 on the main campus (26 Sussex Place, Marylebone, NW1 4SA)
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/pDLrUv8pM262
- University College London: Central House Room G01 (14 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0NN )
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/GtAURrmhjjn
The goal of this session is to go through the structure and timeline of the competition. The information session will also incorporate time to answer all the questions you may have. This is also an excellent opportunity to meet other students interested to participate and potentially form a team and start developing your idea.
We look forward to seeing you!
Any questions, please email email@example.com
(More events to follow throughout the year)


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Our quick-hitting storm pushed the cold front through late yesterday evening. A blanket of snow now covers the Wasatch and even the valleys. Coldest air of the season thus far. A chance for additional storms next week.
Woke up this morning to about 2 inches of snow at my place on the Sandy bench. Looks like the upper elevations of the Wasatch are in the 2-5″ range so far this morning. Really hard to get accurate readings without ski resorts reporting. Should get additional snow showers throughout the day to help us get to the forecast 4-8″ totals. Obviously not a huge storm by any means, but still a welcome change.
Perhaps the biggest benefit is we should have 48 hours of continuous snowmaking on the upper mountain with these colder temperatures. Temps will eventually warm by the weekend, so we may have to resort to nocturnal snowmaking, but still a better scenario than we've been seeing.
There is a lake effect band this morning. It is rather disorganized, and due to the orientation of the surface winds, it is dropping moderate to heavy snow on the Oquirrh range west of Salt Lake Valley rather than the Wasatch.
Our next storm is the splitting system we've been talking about. This is going to take most of its energy south. Arizona should see heavy rain and high elevation snowfall early next week. In Utah, we could get in on some of the scraps on Monday, but I wouldn't expect much more than a few mountain snow showers at this point. Finally, we'll have a chance for another storm as we head into Thanksgiving Day next Thursday. Too early for any details, but at this point it looks like we should have another shot at snowfall and colder air. I'm not sure we'll be able to get anything open by Thanksgiving Day, but the hope would be that by that weekend (November 26-27), we could combine man-made snow with some natural snow and get at least a few runs open at a few of the resorts. We'll see…
Long range:
It looks like another chance for a storm will come for the last few days of the month (November 28-30). After that, models generally continue a pattern conducive for unsettled weather. This is good news. Eventually one or two of these storms will really work out and we'll get some more significant snowfall.
Just wanted to share this photo posted by Snowbird on their social media accounts yesterday. The view from Hidden Peak Wednesday evening before the storm rolled in:


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A burn ban remains in effect for Polk County, along with 31 other counties in the state, following a lack of adequate rainfall last month. After having above average rainfall from February through August of this year, September turned out to be extremely dry, causing hazardous fire conditions for much of the state.
According to U.S. Climate Data, the average rainfall in Polk County for the month of September is 4.8 inches. For September 2017, the actual rainfall total was much lower, and only registered 0.39 inches of precipitation. For some parts of the area, no rainfall was received for the entire month.
Although October has brought a small amount of rainfall to some areas, it measures just over an inch, and is not near enough of the amount it will require to lift the current burn ban.
Polk County Judge Brandon Ellison issued the burn ban on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 9 a.m. It will remain in effect until further notice. Fines are issued for those who choose to burn while the ban is in effect and are enforceable by the Polk County Sheriff's Department.


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office says consumers were deceived by ads, sometimes zero dollars
actually went to charity
Chronicle staff
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced
on Wednesday a
consumer protection lawsuit against the for-profit company that owns
Village, alleging that Bellevue-based TVI, Inc. has deceived thousands
Washington consumers and donors for more than a decade.
The company is the largest for-profit thrift retailer in the
world, generating
more than $1 billion in annual revenue, said a statement from
office. It runs 330 stores worldwide and 20 Value Village stores in
Items from the AG's office statement on the lawsuit:
37-page complaint, filed in King County Superior Court,
contains numerous
photos of advertisements used in Washington, and "details the
deception created by Value Village's aggressive marketing campaign."
The numerous alleged deceptions mainly involve misleading
consumers and
donors to believe that all types of donations and purchases benefitted
and creating the impression that Value Village itself is a non-profit
"In fact, no portion of Value Village in-store sales benefits
charity partners, and contrary to Value Village's marketing, for years,
types of donations — including furniture and housewares — did not
charities at all. Others provided far less benefit than consumers were
led to
believe, or did not go to the charity indicated to donors. In many
cases, the
donations were in reality pooled and shared among multiple charities."
The lawsuit alleges this conduct violates Washington's
Consumer Protection
Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive conduct in the marketplace and
Charitable Solicitations Act, which prohibits false, misleading, or
charitable solicitations.
"If a for-profit company asked you to donate your couch so it
could donate
zero dollars to charity, you might think twice and decide to donate
your couch
to an actual charitable organization," Ferguson said. "Value Village
millions by deceiving consumers and donors."
"Every time you donate, you help us support
local nonprofits."
Value Village's advertising typically features charity logos
and promises
that purchases will be donated to the specific charities listed. Some
the explicit promise: "Value Village pays local nonprofits every time
you donate."
For more than a decade, however, that was untrue claims the
AG's office.
Ferguson's lawsuit alleges this deception is a violation of the
Protection Act and Charitable Solicitations Act.
For example, until 2015, Value Village paid no money
whatsoever to charities
for donations of "hard items," such as furniture, housewares and toys.
In 2015, after the Attorney General's Office initiated its
Value Village began paying charities for these items — typically
pennies per
item, according to Ferguson's statement.
A 2015 contract for one charity outlines the following
Soft goods (such
as clothing and shoes): $0.04 per
(housewares, toys, books, etc.): $0.02
per pound
Furniture and
other large items: $0.02 per item
These amounts are drastically lower than the impression
created by Value
Village's ads, claims the lawsuit, which create the impression that
receive a significant benefit from donations made at Value Village
stores. The
lawsuit alleges this is deceptive and violates the law.
"Shopping with a smile"
Value Village's advertising also claims in-store purchases
benefit its
charitable partners. For example, the following public address
played in stores in 2015:
"We love this neighborhood. So much that we partner
with non-profits
in this very community. You're helping too, ya know? Your
donations and
purchases help us fund their programs and services. How's that for
with a smile?"
This was and is false, claims the suit. Value Village does not
donate any portion
of its sales to charity. The lawsuit alleges these claims are deceptive
the Consumer Protection Act and violate the Charitable Solicitations
Rypien and Moyer branding
During 2014, Value Village solicited donations purportedly
benefitting the
Rypien Foundation at Spokane stores. The company paid Rypien a flat fee
month for the use of the foundation's name and logo, giving customers
impression that customer donations would benefit Rypien. However, no
went to Rypien.
The Spokane stores falsely advertised that every time
consumers made
donations, Rypien would benefit.
In 2005, Value Village contracted with the Moyer Foundation, a
founded by former Seattle Mariners pitcher Jamie Moyer. Moyer agreed to
in Value Village's advertising efforts. In exchange for these
Value Village agreed to pay the Moyer Foundation 4.3 cents per pound
clothing donated to three Washington stores.
The agreement expired in 2006. Yet, until 2015, the three
stores bore the Moyer
Foundation logo without the foundation's knowledge. Value Village
continued to
claim that donations benefitted the Moyer Foundation without providing
payment to the charity. This deceived consumers in violation of the
Protection Act and the Charitable Solicitations Act, the lawsuit
The company stopped this conduct in 2015, only after the Moyer
discovered it.
Complaints, survey show deception worked
An independent study commissioned as part of the investigation
shows that
Value Village's conduct deceived Washingtonians. More
than 75 percent
of Washingtonians surveyed in a test group believed that the company
was a
charity or nonprofit organization.
When asked to evaluate actual products sold in Value Village
and estimate
how much of an item's price was provided to a charity, more than 90
percent of
the test group overestimated the amount of money the charity would
receive. The
majority of respondents believed that a charity would receive one
or more of the item's sales price from Value Village,
when in fact no
portion of the sale goes to charity. Depending on the type and amount
donation, charities may receive only pennies, or prior to 2015, nothing
at all
from donations.
Consumers have shared their frustration over Value Village's
practices in
complaints to the Attorney General's Office.
A Lacey resident wrote:
"The impression any donor
or customer receives is
that Value Village (Savers) is a non-profit giving most of their
profits to xyz
charities. However, not a single store or shift manager in
Pierce, or King County (I went to many just to ask the question, as I
find any data on-line) could tell me the actual percentage of income or
or anything about what they actually give to a charity
.I have no
with any of these stores except as a shopper. However, I believe when
public is given the erroneous impression that Value Village is a
the real non-profits, such as Goodwill, suffers from a decreasing
amount of quality
Relief and next steps
Ferguson's lawsuit seeks a court order prohibiting Value
Village from making
misrepresentations to customers and donors including: which charities
from donations, the amount of donations benefiting charities and that
sales benefit charity.
TVI has 20 days to respond to the complaint.
"Last week, attorneys for Value Village filed a preemptive
against the Attorney General's Office in an attempt to avoid
responsibility for
their deceptive acts," says the Ferguson statement. "Value Village's
lawsuit omits many important details of the Attorney General's
and includes several inaccuracies. Ferguson filed
a motion Wednesday to dismiss Value Village's lawsuit.
Value Village denies accusations
In its own statement issued Wednesday, Value Village said it
paid nearly $13
million to nonprofits in Washington state this past year, and more than
million during the past 10 years. It also produced statements of
support from
the local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter and the Seattle nonprofit
Center, two nonprofits cited in the suit, said The Seattle Times
Sara Gaugl, a company spokeswoman, told the newspaper it was
still reviewing
the complaint but called the AG's actions "misguided." She said the
company has
addressed questions from the state during the AG's investigation for
The company also claims that Ferguson's office wanted a
$3.2 million
settlement even though the request didn't appear to be connected to any
violations, said the newspaper report.


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Dakota Johnson Gets Her Froyo Fix in Los Feliz
Dakota Johnson takes care of some grocery shopping before picking up frozen yogurt and chatting it up with a girlfriend on Sunday (July 31) in Los Feliz, Calif.
The 26-year-old actress recently lightened up her hair color after wrapping filming for the Fifty Shades franchise.
That same day, Dakota posted a birthday tribute to her BFF on her Instagram.
"Friends who cherish each other embarrass each other," she captioned the pic of her friend wearing an elaborate pink gown and birthday hat. "Happy birthday Emily Angel Breath Ward #twuwove #emily #shelovesme �'�."
Check it out below!
10+ pictures inside of Dakota Johnson out and about in Los Feliz…


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Art Masking Fluid is a pigmented rubber latex-based liquid used for masking out areas needing protection when colour is applied in broad washes.
Winsor & Newton's Permanent Art Masking Fluid is great to use when a permanent water resistant area is required.
- Do not apply on damp or soft sized paper.
- Remove as soon as possible after application.
- Brushes can be cleaned if washed immediately with water after use.


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Job Description
My client are a recently Series B level Startup, who are disrupting a billion dollar industry having already raised circa $15million investment.
Due to significant investment, they are looking for a Lead Data Scientist who can help grow as fast as they do.
The Idea:
My client is expanding across different cities, optimising expansive logistical operations and straddling the delicate balance between the supply and demand sides of the network. This where you as Lead Data Scientist come in.
In this role, you'll be the gatekeeper of a large, rapidly growing dataset. They have a treasure trove of exciting data being fed from different sources into our data warehouse.
You'll spend time combing through it, teasing out its secrets.
Skills Needed:
- A Masters/Ph.D. in Stats, Machine Learning or a related area of study
- A great command of common tools used for data manipulation: SQL/Matlab etc
- Experience in building modelling and machine learning tools and platforms
What you'll get:
- Industry leading compensation with equity and benefits
- Laptop and whatever else you need to enhance your workflow
- Meals, snacks and a desk in a new office
- Lots of fun times with your teammates


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The Summer 2013 edition of WATERKEEPER Magazine was just published (online + hard-copy) and includes two feature articles I wrote and took photographs for. The first is about coal pollution in China and the second is about the Yamuna River in Delhi and Agra. Both talk about the work that Waterkeepers are doing in Asia to fight for clean water. Click on the picture below to see the full online magazine or follow the links beneath it to jump directly to the articles.
Article #1: China Coal
Article #2: This Sacred River Must Live
Many thanks to Waterkeeper Alliance, especially Donna Lisenby, Sharon Khan and Marc Yaggi, for supporting me through my work trip to visit Waterkeeper organizations across Asia. And much credit is due to writing guru Tom Quinn for his encouragement and keen editing skills. Shout-outs to all the amazing Waterkeepers in China, Bangladesh and India! Waterkeeper Alliance was kind enough to send over a couple dozen hard copies of WATERKEEPER magazine for me to distribute in Shanghai. In can you are wondering where I have gone, I am currently working at the newly-formed NYU Shanghai as an academic fellow in writing. I am shifting gears towards a more writing-oriented life!


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All the HoDs at Vizag had a day-long off-site training program on December 4. The session was not just related to their work, it was also aimed at personality development. Mr Narendra Tappa from Corporate HR started the session with an energiser which reflected teamwork and trust. The highlight of the day was a session by Col M Rajgopal (retd), CHR on presentation skills. The participants found the videos related to the session indeed inspirational. They underscored the importance of good presentation skills in today's work world.


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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Splych, Nov 16, 2008.
I left with no notice but I am back ^^
And I got sooooooo many questions and things to ask now xDD
welcome back!
Welcome back. Ask away.
I don't remember either of you xDD
I asked my main question already. but then I got a few that will be asked later on.
I bet you remember me, right?.....anyway welcome back whoever you are!!


text: I'm 48 finished chemo in July for grade 3c ovarian cancer, hysterectomy last Feb went great as surgeon was happy he managed to get everything removed he could see, ca125 went down to 1, last reading about a month ago was 8 however i was getting tummy pains like before so was sent for scan was gutted to find out on Wednesday i have a small tumour between my liver and diaphram, my case goes to the multi-discipliniary team on Wednesday and my oncologist is going to ask it they can operate to remove it but she said its a big operation and i think her worry is putting me through all this and there are other bits still floating about. So it will be operation then chemo or just chemo but if its just chemo then i won't be getting that till the tumour starts to bother me. Just wondering if anyone else has had a tumour there and what's in front of me? Elaine


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With it's burnt bronze colour and light mahogany tinges, the Spider Web with age will lighten in colour.
Soft traces of cigars and rich dark chocolate notes with dried prune and sundried currant.
Silky caramel with overtones of fig jam and a touch of toffee. A lingering palate due to great depth of dried fruit flavor and great balance.
The fruit was picked ultra ripe (19 baume) and concentrates in the beautiful warm Australian climate to produce an ultra luscious and generous wine. The fermentation is short (1-3 days), and fortified with premium spirit to stop fermentation and retain natural grape sweetness. This tawny has spent many years carefully maturing in big format oak (2500L- 5000L barrels) in the cellar.
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The Spider Web has deep inviting aromas and flavours. It is ideal on its own, or with cheeses, dried fruits or pate. We recommend serving it at your next card night. Spider Web gets its name from spending so many years patiently ageing in the cellar.
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Finally, the latest variant of the Camry was introduced, the car Toyota Camry Esport which recently will be launched in Thailand. On Camry machine is still using a 2,500 cc engine that uses gasoline fuel but there is increased Performance. Differences Camry with Camry Esport is on strength that is:
The Camry produces 181 horsepower (dk) and 231 Nm of torque
Camry Esport produces 184 horsepower (dk) and 235 Nm of torque
While on the side of the display did not escape also experience improvement and get a touch to look more sporty. The front of the car is given a new bumper, black grill, and headlights are more narrow. While the back of the sporty look thanks to two exhaust pipe so that the view of Esport more fierce and charming. Toyota also claimed that the handling is in the newest car has a difference from the Camry usually. This is because the suspension uses a larger rim.
Toyota Camry ESport Car Prices
In the country of Thailand Toyota Camry ESport is priced at USD48.622. This price is certainly more expensive about USD2.000 from the price of the Camry regular.
For the state of Indonesia PT Toyota-Astra Motor still no news about the presence of this sports car, hopefully it can be presented in Indonesia. We will wait for futher news.
Thus the information that I can convey may be useful and if please agree to share to your friends thank you. Cheap Sport Car Toyota Camry ES Sport Has Been Launched. visit: http://www.2018toyotacamry.com/2015-toyota-camry-xse-features-and-specs/


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Amanda (left) and Holly (right)
My wife Holly and I (Amanda) have been together for almost 9 years and this is our first child together. We decided to blog about our experience of trying to conceive and then the pregnancy process because we didn't find a lot of resources out there about lesbian parents getting pregnant, besides our Facebook support group, and wanted to create something that others could find to help them gain knowledge about the process and connect with our experience. We also have a lot of family out of state and it is far easier to update a blog with stories and pictures than it is to write pages on Facebook and clog up everyone's feeds with our pictures and posts. Our hope is that we can just share this process with the people we love and maybe some new friends too, because its been so interesting for both of us, so new, and we hope to educate as many people as we can about how this works for our kind of families 🙂
Holly and I were incredibly lucky that our trying to conceive process took on the second try, but this is not the case for many women out there. We hope that if you're reading this and you are trying to conceive that you join the Facebook support group we're a part of: TTC LGBT RE IUI IVF ONLY. We have gotten so much support, understanding, encouragement and love from the wonderful people in that group and encourage anyone trying to start a family to reach out for this group because it will help make this process far less scary, we swear.
If you want to connect with us, we are in the Los Angeles area and are always looking for friends who have babies or who are also pregnant, to bond with and share our mutual experiences (and maybe some delicious snacks), so feel free to connect!


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IPA Tarragona – Catalonia – Spain – Tournament football 5, mai 2015.
Hello frends,
With the aim of innovation, the Tarragona Delegation of the IPA have decided to try out something which – in our country at least – is a novelty. Inside a full-sized football pitch, we will organise four five-a-side pitches, with five-a-side rules.
As many of you are aware, for the last twelve years Tarragona IPA have been organising an international football seven-a-side championship for police. It is for this reason we are contacting you and it is our sincere hope that you will come and join us in this new challenge.
See you in Salou ? Tarragona ? Spain.
Anton Casas
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Sports Delegat IPA Catalonia
National Delegat IPA Spain
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Some say that we are all born atheists, since all we are born with a lack of belief in any gods. While I would have to agree from a technical angle, I think it's a little more complex than that – you would have to understand the concepts of belief and the supernatural before you can honestly say you do or don't believe in something.
All that aside, I first realized that I didn't truly believe in any gods sometime in the Spring of 1992. My partner, A., was doing a project for a college class that involved asking people close to her about their beliefs and how they justified them. At the time, I still considered myself a Catholic, even though I hadn't been to church for years, and found myself at odds with the Catholic Church on a few issues.
When A. asked if I believed in God and the divinity of Jesus, I told her "Of course!" When she asked me to provide justification for my beliefs, and I couldn't, I started to get pretty angry. I really didn't like the questions she was asking me, and after a lot of introspection, I realized that it was because I couldn't answer any of them. That was when I started to realize that I really didn't believe any of it anymore.
I'm not sure that it happened that quickly, however. I'd had my moments of doubt long before that day. I can recall one day in second grade, when our teacher (a nun – I went to Catholic school for twelve years) was explaining why it was important to send missionaries to countries where people didn't know about God, Jesus, and the Bible. "It's terrible to think that those natives will go to Hell just because they never had the chance to learn about Jesus and accept him as their saviour!" she said.
I remember thinking about how messed up that was – God sending someone to Hell even though they never really had a chance.
The Catholic sacraments didn't help much, either. I was told I had to believe that the little bit of cardboard-flavored bread that the priest put into my mouth was the actual body of Jesus Christ, but I never did. I was told that the only way to cleanse my soul of my sins was to confess them to a priest, who would do some sort of forgiveness hoodoo that God wasn't capable of, but I didn't. And when I wasn't able to have my father be my sponsor during Confirmation because he hadn't attended church for a very long time, the entire sacrament lost any kind of meaning to me.
I also saw the great amount of emotional pain that my mother went through because of her Catholic faith. She lived the last half of her life in constant fear that she was damned to Hell because she had divorced and remarried. She was put at ease for a short while when the Church allowed her to receive Communion despite the horrendous crime she had committed against them – but as she drew close to the end of her life, her fear was renewed when a visiting nun told her that her sin had never truly been erased, and she would have to pay several hundred dollars to the Church to have it removed.
She was never able to scrape the funds together, and passed away with that great stain still on her soul, and a lot of fear in her mind.
These were just some of the nails in that coffin – but it was the conversation I had with A. in the Spring of 1992 that really hammered in the last one.


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We've been working with Helen T. Dosta with the Habitat for Humanity® of Greater Los Angeles to donate a case of four Centipede™ Sawhorses for use on some of their current project sites. She sent us these pictures of one being used by a couple of volunteers working on the finishing touches of a new home being built near Compton. We're so happy to play a tiny part in supporting their great work!
Get involved:
They can't do it without us. If you're in Los Angeles, get involved – or at least shop at their ReStore!
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Alexis Robles scored the first two goals for Harvard on Tuesday in a 4-2 Kishwaukee River Conference boys soccer win against Woodstock North in Harvard.
Adrian Gorostieta and Gustavo Mercado also scored for the Hornets, who improved to 11-7 overall and 10-1 in the KRC with the victory. Gorostieta added an assist and Hugo Escobar had three saves.
Scoring for the Thunder were Jesus Sanchez and Damien Alonzo. Mitch Ahrens had an assist and AJ Guanci made 12 saves in goal. Harvard ends the regular season at home Thursday against Woodstock (20-0, 11-0).
Richmond-Burton 4, Marengo 0: At Marengo, the Rockets shut out the Indians in KRC play. Kyle Townsend scored twice for R-B (3-12, 2-8 KRC), and Payton May and Charles Slove also scored. Hayden Rudkin had two assists, and Remy Grange and Liam Weck had one apiece. Reed Marshall made six saves in the shutout.
Prairie Ridge 2, Huntley 1: At Huntley, the Wolves finished the regular season at 17-2 and 6-2 in the Fox Valley Conference, tied with Jacobs for second place. Jon Walls had a goal and an assist for Prairie Ridge, Noah Smeja had a goal, and Nick Marconi had an assist.
Hampshire 3, McHenry 0: At Hampshire, Braeden Frenette, Kobe Frenette and Jose Marquez all scored for the Whip-Purs (11-7-3, 3-5 FVC). Jason Polletta and Andrew Krajecki combined for seven saves in the shutout. Jeff Adamson had four saves for McHenry (9-9-2, 3-5).
Crystal Lake Central 1, Belvidere 1: At Crystal Lake, the Tigers and Bucs played to a draw in a rain-shortened nonconference game. Nikhil Richard scored the lone goal for Central.


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Design on Main Studio Party + Potluck
September 10, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Stop by to meet the new ISU Design on Main Gallery manager and artist-in-residence, Catherine Reinhart! Reinhart received a BFA in integrated studio arts from Iowa State and holds an MFA with honors from the University of Kansas. Bring a dish to share, mingle and see her studio space as well as the exhibition by Mary Mello in the gallery. Cookies and coffee will be provided.


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The Wonderful World Of Auto-Tainment by Veggie Tales
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Release Date: 18 Jul 2011
A VeggieTales vision of the future. Weve seen the future . . . and its auto-tainment!
What is Auto-tainment?
Frankly, we dont know. But Larry the Cucumber is pretty sure it involves an automated set from the future, singing robotic children and some of your favourite veggies performing bizarre renditions of classic songs like Zaccheus, Hole in the Bottom of the Sea and Gilbert and Sullivans Modern Major General. All that and much more . . .
Plus Bob and Larry learn that God still loves them even when the future doesnt turn out quite the way they had hoped.
Sherlock Holmes spoof brings out lessons about friendship.


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Adela interviews Matt Bodnar, host of the Science of Success podcast. Podcast Brunch Club featured an episode of Science of Success on the June 2018 podcast playlist that covered Emotion. The episode featured was entitled, "How To Master Emotional Intelligence & Why Your IQ Won't Make You Successful with Dr. Daniel Goleman."
Category: Podcast Episodes
Interview with Esther Armah, Creator of The Spin [Episode 20]
Adela interviews Esther Armah, creator of The Spin podcast and radio show. Podcast Brunch Club featured an episode of The Spin on the Common Ground podcast playlist. The episode featured was entitled, "Fashion Forum Africa Part 2" and in the episode, Esther Armah chats with two guests, Nana Ekua Brew Hammond and Dr. Tanisha Ford. They start by tackling the sensitive discussion about whether African Americans are "appropriating" African fashion. They then take the listeners on a journey about how cultural exchange happens through fashion and how fashion is an expression of belonging.
Get involved in the discussion!
Interview with Dylan Marron, creator of Conversations with People Who Hate Me [Episode 19]
Adela chats with Dylan Marron, the creator behind the Conversations With People Who Hate Me podcast. His episode entitled Sissies and Flaming Queens was featured on our podcast playlist on Common Ground, along with episodes from Our Americana and The Spin.
Common Ground [Episode 18]
Adela, Sara, and Christine from the PBC chapter in Houston share their thoughts on the episodes from the podcast playlist on Common Ground. In the "What We're Listening To" segment, Sara and Adela chat about comedy podcasts. Continue reading
Interview with Our Americana Creator, Josh Hallmark [Episode 17]
Sara sits down to interview Josh Hallmark, the creator behind the Our Americana podcast. They talk about how Josh's motivation to create the podcast came from a desire to break down molds and stereotypes that he himself has. They also dig deep into the episode featured on the Podcast Brunch Club playlist this month, "Greensburg, Kansas". Other episodes from Our Americana that Josh recommends we listen to if we want to continue to explore the theme of Common Ground are "Mount Horeb, Wisconsin" and "Morgantown, West Virginia." Finally, Josh gives us a little sneak peek into the upcoming episodes we can expect form Our Americana. Josh also works on a number of other podcasts/podcast projects: #2PodsADay (indie podcast discovery project); Playlist (music podcast); Karen & Ellen Letters (comedy podcast); and True Crime Bullsh** (true crime podcast).
Interview with creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz [Episode 16]
An interview with Dallas Taylor, host and creator of the Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast, which was featured as part of the Water podcast playlist for Podcast Brunch Club in April 2018. Dallas is a sound designer and owns Defacto Sound. Dallas tells the PBC audience about what sound design is and then talks about how the episode "20,000 dbs Under the Sea" came about. Continue reading
Water [Episode 15]
Adela, Sara, and Natalie from the PBC chapter in Cape Town all weigh in with their feedback on the episodes from the podcast playlist on Water. Then, in the "What We're Listening To" segment, Sara and Adela go down the true crime rabbit hole.
Adoption: Community Commentary [Episode 14]
In this episode of the PBC podcast, we hear from the chapter leader of the Omaha chapter on her perspective of the episodes on our Adoption podcast playlist. If you want to add your voice to the podcast, review our audio tips and send your audio comments to email@example.com.
Production and editing by Steven Zampanti.
Adoption [Episode 13]
This month Adela and Sara talk about the Adoption podcast playlist and then go off on a tangent to talk about Sara's recent article on lady-led podcast in honor of International Women's Day. Continue reading
Looking for Love: PBC Podcast [Episode 12]
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The anticipation for Christmas grows and grows with each passing day. For the kids we are ao close that they can almost taste it. Remember the wonder you had as a child? The awe? The excitement? Whatever happened to that wonder? Where did it go for us as adults? So many things consume us and overtake us and what should be a joy ends up being a drudgery and causes guilt. Somewhere along the way we have lost our joy. Last night I took a trip up to Batavia with my mum. As we drove she would gasp and sigh over the beautiful lights. Each display caused her a sense of joy. I thought what has happened to us that our ability to feel joy has been lost? Life happens. Stress happens. The enemy sneaks in out lives and before you know it our joy is going down the drain like water in a tub. So take time to pause and be thankful and revel in the joys of the season.
Troubles will be here always. Yet we do not have to carry them ourselves. I'm reminded that The Lord wants to take our burdens if we are willing to part with them. So, part with them friend. You've been wearing the backpack of life for far too long. Go see some lights and remind yourself that life is good and worth the living. 1 Peter 1:6-9 "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls."


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Good god. Are these places the worst place to visit if you're quitting? They are entierly unavoidable, as we need our cars, but sell the two things that are slowly killing me:
- Fags
- Sausage Rolls.
A tip for anyone reading who is thinking about having a serious quit - FILL YOUR CAR UP RIGHT TO THE VERY TOP before you even start. That way you won't have to go into the dreaded petrol station. You won't want to buy fags or pastry and you'll avoid the plethora of crisps and sweets your blood-sugar deprived bodies will be craving!


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Does Stay Alive fall into one of your favorite movie catergories?
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April 4, 2007 3:11pm CST
Well last night I FINALLY got to watch the movies Stay Alive from start to finish. My fiance watched it with me as well. We were both drawn and hooked on it. I had seen it from the middle and even then I was hooked on it. Its one of those movies that keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you want to stay to see some more. To me its along the lines of "Final Destination". Yes it has some of the part of "The Ring" in it. But just watching it completely through last night, made it on on of my top favorite movies. If you can handle a little bit of blood and horror, I would suggest you watching it. It had reel in and hooked. Its one of those movies I could probably sit and watch over and over again.
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The Evolution of Mass Media
Sending a message to a large number of audiences using technology is known as mass communication. Mass media helps in connecting people and brings the globe into our glance. Mass media includes print media like newspapers, magazines, brochures and pamphlets, electronic media like radio, television, documentaries and cinema and new age digital media like ads, internet, blogs and podcast.
The history of mass media is long and complex. It stretches back beyond recorded history to the people that figured out that they could reach a larger audience through painting a picture on a cave wall rather than just telling the story to whatever group happened to be present. These distant mass communicators also used drums, smoke signals as well as sound, gesture and activity. They communicated by hitting sticks on walls and experimenting with the sound and vibration of the stick. They used folk arts (songs, tales, poetry, ballads, anecdotes, rhymes, proverbs, elaborate epics, traditional music, masquerades, dance and drama) as effective mass media.
A very primitive form of mass communication is leaflets/letters that were written from the court of kings and sent to nobles and notables and may be considered as early attempts to approach the masses through written words. The next move was to write books on matters of social life, philosophies, religion, health and scientific advancements. The hand-written books took views of writers to hundreds and thousands of people across countries.
In the late fifteenth century, a cross between a brochure and a pamphlet was dispersed among the people; the text contained highly sensationalized stories along with description of the current news events. It was in Europe that merchants distributed newsletters written by hand containing information regarding the weather, economic conditions, wars and human-interest stories. The country accredited with the creation of the first newspaper is Germany. ...
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New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a degree-granting liberal arts and research university, located in Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates. Together with New York University in New York City and New York University Shanghai, the portal campus is part of NYU's Global Network University. It opened in 2008 at a temporary site for conferences and cultural events. The academic program opened in September 2010 on the permanent campus built on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
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Monday 28 August 2017
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We have recorded over 20 interviews about the history of the surrounding quarries. Listen to them here...
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Tuesday 13 January 2015
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Tuesday 13 January 2015
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I am Setsuna LOCKED Chests locations
Locations on where all the locked chests are in I am Setsuna! And if you're curious how to Unlock them... ?
I am Setsuna: Shiny Spots – Locations & checklist
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I am Setsuna – Character Sidequests (No Spoiler, Rewards)
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All about the I am Setsuna Loot System, and various protips to FARM efficiently! Tips on Exact Kill, and getting ALL ELEMENTAL KILLS in one skill!
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Update on Palo Verde High School Shooting
Information released yesterday in a Las Vegas courtroom revealed that one of the killers of Christopher Privett has been arrested before on gun charges and the morning of the murder of Privett, Ezekiel Williams had fired shots at a group of people outside of the Hotel/Casino Texas Station. Court documents reveal that Williams was arrested 6 months ago by the North Las Vegas Police Department for possesion of a gun. Here is a link to the story: (http://www.lvrj.com/news/16067957.html). Why are criminal gang-bangers allowed back on the street after being arrested on gun charges? Maybe if the system worked Christopher Privett would still be alive. This is another example of America's failed justice system. I have talked to Las Vegas District Attorney David Rogers and he was not very accepting of my opinion that race was a factor in this horrific murder of a freshman high school student. I have left several messages for Las Vegas Homicide, but they have yet to return my calls. When I actually get to talk to someone in the police department or D.A's office their attitude is hostile and confrontational. A typical question I get is "why do you care"? My answer is this: I am a memeber of the community and I am concerned with crime in my city. No matter what city you live in remember that your community does not belong to the police, D.A, politicians or criminal-thug gang-bangers. It belongs to you, the honest hard-working tax paying citizen and it is up to you to ensure that "they" know that.
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Drivers will have to find other routes to University Medical Center of El Paso and the El Paso Children's Hospital because of a monthlong closure of the Alameda Avenue-Raynolds Street intersection starting tonight.
The intersection will be closed at 8 p.m. today and will reopen by Aug. 3 because of the reconstruction of Alameda.
Alameda will still be open with only one lane in each direction, but drivers won't be able to reach Alameda via Raynolds, which leads to Interstate 10 and is one of the major routes to the area.
The closure is part of a $6 million reconstruction of Alameda by the Texas Department of Transportation that started in January. Alameda, also known as Texas 20, is a state road.
"We are adding a median. We are adding sidewalks, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) approved, of course, curbs, landscaping and illumination," said Blanca M. Del Valle, spokeswoman for TxDOT in El Paso.
Drivers should expect delays during the construction. The Raynolds-Val Verde streets intersection will be temporarily closed.
Val Verde and Raynolds streets will be open only to local traffic.
The El Paso Children's Hospital said in a news release that its visitors, patients, physicians and employees should use alternative routes.
If coming from the East Side on I-10, drivers can exit at Paisano Drive, go south and then take Alameda to the hospitals.
If coming from the West Side on I-10, drivers can exit at Piedras Street, go south and then take Alameda to the hospitals.
The work is the first phase of the reconstruction of Alameda.
The second phase will be near Fox Plaza and could include the construction of two roundabouts.
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Many of you who read TPU are currently employed or at one time were employed at a theme park. As many of you know, the bigger titans in the industry don't exactly do a lot for employee morale and getting a genuine thank you is hard to come by. However, Universal Orlando recently invited all of it's Team Members out to Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure for a private party to celebrate its accomplishments the resort has made over the past few years as well as a sort of pep rally moving forward.
Generally speaking, these large scale "pat on the back" parties are reserved for management on up, or it's just a black tie schmooze fest for executives. In this case, all of Hogsmeade was open to TMs, including Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, which was a walk on for the duration of the evening. In addition, they created huge posters of concept art of the Diagon Alley expansion at Universal Studios Florida for TMs to ogle that haven't seen it before (all of which has been released by Universal Orlando).
However, the highlight for many TM's was the panel discussion about the upcoming expansion of Diagon Alley. The speaker list included: • Michael DoQui – Senior Show Producer, Eric Hunt – Creative Producer, Dale Mason – Vice President and Executive Art Director, Keith McVeen – Senior Production Designer, Katy Pacitti – Show Producer, Eric Baker – Senior Prop Manager, Thierry Coup – Universal Creative Senior Vice President and Alan Gilmore – Art Director for Wizarding World and the Potter Films.
Not surprisingly, no new details were revealed. It was a chance for TMs to gain insight into the creative process and hear about some of the challenges that go into design for theme parks. As one anonymous Universal Orlando TM told me, "It was interesting to hear them confirm what has been rumored online regarding the evolution of plans for a Van Helsing ride which morphed into Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. They also mentioned that they had considered expanding inside Islands of Adventure, and placing Diagon Alley there before the ambitious idea of connecting both parks was conceived."
He went on to say, "The Q&A was about as awkward as any, with fanboys asking questions about the timeline within the stories (there isn't one, so they are free to cull the best ideas from each book), and plenty of operational questions ('What happens to the Hogwarts Express if one park closes before the other?') which the presenters seemed completely unprepared for, since it's outside the scope of their team, and no one from the operations side was represented."
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Even though the official opening date for Diagon Alley won't be revealed to the public for a few more days, I commend Universal Orlando for taking the time to thank its entire team on its recent success. It's not often that these things happen for all theme park employees and I personally think Universal Orlando should be commended for taking the time to share in the success with everyone. Your thoughts?
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Last December 27, 2013, the city of Bogota, Columbia, hosted an open-air prayer meeting in which more than 1,000,000 Christians took part. This was the largest event in the history of South America and initiated by the Worldwide Revival Center (Avivamiento), a young Charismatic Church. How can the city of Bogota--a few years ago rotting in a cess-pool of drugs, murder, crime--experience such an incredible transformation? Continue reading and you will learn why.
One Of The Greatest *Revivals of modern times began on a winter day in the early1950's when Tommy Hicks, a little-known American evangelist, walked up to the Palace of Dictator Juan Peron in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and asked to speak to the President. The armed guard laughed at him. The visitor had no credentials except the claim that God had sent him. The purpose of his visit with Mr. Peron, Tommy explained, was to request use of the 15,000 seat Atlantic Stadium for an Evangelistic and Healing Crusade.
The soldier was not interested in the Stadium or the Crusade--but he was very interested in healing. At that moment he was in serious pain and interrupted Tommy Hicks to ask, "Can God heal Me?" He then explained his need.
Without hesitating, Tommy said, "Give me your hands." He grasped the young man's hands and prayed. Immediately the power of God went through the soldier and every evidence of his disease, including pain, disappeared. He was healed. Wide-eyed, he gasped in amazement, "Come back tomorrow!," He assured Tommy, "You will see the President!"
In that strange moment on the steps of Casa Rosada, Argentina's Presidential Palace, God opened a door for the gospel to invade the whole of Latin America. The young soldier's healing was the first in a long line of miraculous works the Holy Spirit would do.
The background of that wonderful event was that a few "Evangelicos" had invited Tommy to conduct a Crusade in Buenos Aires. They hoped to draw a crowd of 2,500, but had no aspirations for more than that. When Tommy suggested they acquire use of the Atlantic Stadium, the other pastors laughed nervously.
This was Catholic Argentina, not the U.S! Less than 2% of the population was Protestant. There was a strong military government. Peron was a dictator who jealously monitored every public meeting. His wife, Evita, was suspected of being involved with the occult and was not a friend of the gospel. It was for those reasons that Tommy Hicks was alone when he appeared at the Presidential Palace. Other pastors were afraid to go.
The next afternoon when Tommy returned he was quickly escorted into the spacious Presidential Office and stood facing Mr. Peron. A large desk was between them. Mr. Peron asked him to be seated and Tommy immediately explained that God had sent him to Argentina to hold a Salvation-Healing Crusade.
They needed a large stadium. He also needed free radio and press coverage. President Peron listened intently. Suddenly, he interrupted the evangelist, rose quickly to his feet, and said, "Can God heal me?" He stared at the young American, asking again, "Can God heal me?!"
Though the Argentine public did not know it, President Peron suffered from a dangerous eczema that was slowly disfiguring his body and causing a serious threat to his life. Doctors had been unable to help. Tommy quickly reached across the desk and said, "Give me your hands."
Mr. Peron responded and as Tommy prayed, the power of the Holy Spirit went through the President's body. With everyone in the room watching, Juan Peron's skin suddenly became as soft and clear as a baby's. "Dios mio! Estoy Cuardo!," Peron shouted, "My God! I am healed!" And he was.
Tommy had no difficulty getting the Atlantic Stadium, the free news-coverage--or the people. The Holy Spirit began to move, enormous crowds packed the Stadium until there was no more room. Ushers soon worked twelve hour shifts, bleachers were filled half-a-day before services began. Parking lots around the stadium were jammed, additional loud speakers were installed to broadcast sermons to the crowds outside. Peasants walked for miles from the surrounding countryside and camped under trees. Trains, busses, were crowded. Visitors flew in from other Latin American countries. Though it was winter, every available seat, the aisles, ramps, were filled. In many cases, people stood for hours.
Others slept all night on the metal walkways to be sure of getting a spot. Their effort was well rewarded. The Holy Spirit fell in power and thousands upon thousands were healed. Many thousands more were saved as God began revival in Argentina that has no parallel in modern times. When the crowds out-grew the Atlantic Stadium, they moved to the 85,000 seat Hurracan Stadium, the largest in the country, and immediately overflowed it.
Until that time, this stadium had never been filled. No sporting event or political rally had ever been able to draw enough people to occupy it. God changed that. He turned Catholic Argentina upside down and planted the Tree of the Gospel deeply into its soil. God's hand "was stretched out upon the nation and there was no turning it back." In a short time every available Bible in Argentina was sold–55,000 copies. New ones were ordered from other countries. An English newspaper in Buenos Aires reported that the congregation grew to more than 200,000. The Vice President of Bolivia's sister brought her children to be healed. The Argentine Vice President's wife began prayer meetings and Bible studies in her home. One of the nation's Provincial Governors was healed. A nationally-known publisher who had spent his life in a wheelchair leaped from it and ran around before an astonished crowd. Magazines and newspapers daily printed articles and photographs of invalids on stretchers and wheel-chair patients walking. Children were healed. Old people were healed. These were not fakes. Some were public figures everyone knew. Soldiers, policemen, others, who came to the meetings intending only to direct traffic, reverently dropped to their knees when they saw the power of God sweeping through the people. The rich, the poor, country peasants, and Spanish aristocrats, found themselves praying together and weeping for joy. Jesus was alive. He was real. And He was in Argentina.
Catholic hierarchy went into panic. They could not deny the Holy Spirit's presence in the evangelicals–and they began losing thousands of members to new Spirit-filled churches.
When I was in Argentina, I spoke at congregations who were out-growths of Tommy Hicks' Crusade. One church was Pastor Omar Cabrerra's 300,000 member congregation. No stadium in Argentina could accommodate his whole membership. This church, plus numerous others of the 30,000+ member size, where I also preached, are outgrowths of Tommy's visit. One huge assembly that met in a downtown theater in Buenos Aires, held services every night of the week and ten services on Sunday. One congregation pushed its way in at the same time another congregation was trying to get out. This created holy pandemonium. These believers are all former Roman Catholic. The custom in Argentina is for men to kiss each other on both cheeks. After being greeted by a thousand men and my neck turned twice I was hurting.
It is estimated that in 1900 there was less than 20,000 evangelicals in the whole of Central and South America. Today the number exceeds 100,000,000 . More than 20,000 new converts are added every day. Secular researchers calculate that 400 Latin Americans change to evangelical Christianity every hour. During one decade, the population of Latin American Protestants grew from 18.6 million to 59.4 million. That represents a 220 percent increase in a ten year period–nine times the growth rate of the general population. Little of that growth is in churches who deny the Holy Spirit's gifts.
I experienced that awesome power of God when I attended an open-air, Carlos Anacondia meeting. With thousands of Latinos, we crowded into a pasture where cows had been the day before. After the sermon I hurriedly got into the prayer-line with countless others who wanted to receive ministry from Pastor Anacondia.
Carlos moved past us laying-on hands with a virtual wave of the Holy Spirit surrounding him. Everyone he touched crashed to the ground. I–next to a dried cow-patty. But it did not matter. We were all blasted by the awesomeness of God. Many lay calmly, others began writhing, growling, convulsing, in demonic manifestations. These were quickly put on stretchers and taken to a large tent behind the platform. In a more private setting, teams of experienced workers ministered exorcism to them.
No one was allowed to leave until the team was assured that their deliverance was complete. Latin America is full of witchcraft and voodoo. Thankfully, the full-gospel churches not only have the wisdom but the power to correct it. Other churches do not. Once freed, these new Christians take their testimonies to their families, friends, strangers on the street. In Chile today it is impossible to get on a city bus and not have another passenger stand up and preach the gospel. Salvation is not just a religious idea but the powerful testimony of a changed life. The result is that those who hear about deliverance also attend the Crusade. They get saved, freed, filled with the Holy Spirit, and immediately become sidewalk evangelists.
There have been numerous cases where a person experienced the power of God, went home, and would not stop witnessing until the entire family attended the next meeting. These also received a new life. In a wonderful way, the cycle repeats itself. It is in that way the Spirit-filled church in Latin America is growing radically. Read 1st Corinthians 12-14. The answer is there! Believe it, embrace it, and live in the glory of it!
Carlos Anacondia, whose ministry resulted from Tommy Hicks, has shaken the whole of Latin America and birthed thousands of other ministries. These Latino-preachers differ from us in the U.S. in several important ways. First, in Latin America, more than 90% of the people who are saved in public crusades stay committed to the Lord. Here in North America, we average less than 6%. That is a horrific statistic! And there has to be a reason for our shameful failure. In a conversation with Randy Clark, Carlos explained: "In the United States you get people forgiven but you do not get them free." His point is clear. Emphasis in our hemisphere is getting people "born again"--and leaving them there. There is no follow-up ministry that targets alcoholism, addiction, abuse, and other spiritual crises. Latin Christians eagerly want spiritual gifts. They are not afraid of them--and they get them. The theme for Bogota's huge gathering last December was "We Are Going For More!" And thank God, they got it!
Thirty percent of Jesus' recorded ministry was in direct conflict with unclean spirits. In Luke 9:1, He extended that power to all believers. In the U.S. there is no additional ministry for spiritual injury. In many cases, the old life-style quickly reclaims them. We say they "back-slide" when, in reality, the church never gave them the full benefits of the Cross. Converts not only need forgiveness for Heaven; they need to be set free for life on earth. That power is still available to those who will receive it. Mark 16:17.
Sophisticated Christianity in north America refuses to learn that the new birth is only part of the experience of being "saved." Complete New Testament salvation (sodezo in Greek) offers "deliverance, protection, safety, healing, wholeness," etc. Latin believers are going for the full Covenant-provision. They are not afraid to receive God's empowering or to cast out demons. I Corinthians 12-14. Equally, they are quick to accept Jesus' offer of the baptism in the Spirit. Acts 1:5-8.
Before leaving Argentina, I had lunch at the national Capitol building with several senators--all of whom were Spirit-filled believers. From there I went to my most important destination, Casa Rosada–the Presidential Palace. Visiting this site was a highlight of my trip. Reverently, I stood on the steps near where Tommy Hicks and the guard must have talked that momentous day. Here, the destiny of South America was re-cast. In that moment, with tears, I thanked the Lord for letting me get that close to the Burning Bush in Argentina--to witness His amazing grace that equipped an ordinary preacher with the power to heal the sick, free the oppressed, save the lost, and change the destiny of a continent. More than that, I prayed, "Lord, do in North America what You did in Argentina--and the Continent."
A few years ago the city of Bogota, Columbia, was a grave-yard of death and disaster. It is now becoming an example of the Holy Spirit's power! What made the change? Churches who welcomed the full teaching and presence of the Holy Spirit! What is happening there can happen here in the U.S!
The revival is transforming the religious and political landscape in Latin America. In Peru, a new Protestant church is planted every eight hours. In the city of Rio de Janeiro, another congregation is born every day. Brazil's largest denomination, the Assemblies of God, has grown tenfold since 1980 with15 million members and 90,000 local congregations.
It seems strange to us who have experienced the Spirit's power that others can deny what is happening. Dr. John MacArthur, an American Baptist pastor, is one of them. He has taken the position that all ministers today who claim to experience spiritual gifts are "Satan's false teachers, spiritual swindlers, con men, crooks, and charlatans." Dr. MacArthur's accusation points toward such men as Jack Hayford, Derek Prince, Mark Rutland, Kenneth Hagin, Duncan Campbell, David Du Plessis, Demos Shakarian, Smith Wigglesworth, and a thousand other saintly believers.
Am I "charismatic?" Yes!, and as such I believe that every line of the New Testament is still truthful. The word "charis" is the New Testament Greek term for "grace gift" or "spiritual gift." Opposing Christians–usually called "cessationist"–believe that many New Testament passages are not valid and should be ignored. Astonishingly, no one has yet been able to supply a list of those invalid verses. Actually, the debate does not regard spiritual gifts but whether or not the New Testament is reliable.
My question is this: If Moses sanctified the Old Testament by sprinkling it with the blood of animals and Jesus sanctified the New Testament by sprinkling it with His own blood ( Hebrews 9:11-23)–and Moses' book was unalterable–can Jesus' book be less so? Was the Old Testament inviolate while the New Testament is not? Was there spiritual power in animal blood that Jesus lacked? For myself, I can take only one position: The New Testament was, is, shall ever be, true in each line. None of it has lost is power or purpose. The need of the church is not to edit the Bible but to believe it.
To my non-charismatic readers I plead: Open your eyes! Open your ears! Open your heart! Believe the Scripture!
Believe all
of it! Accept the full New Testament as God's eternal, life-imparting word! The
key to your own success is in First Corinthians 12. Receive the Holy Spirit's
empowering! Your church need not perish in the dried-up pools of
Numerous documents detailing this history with photographs of Tommy Hicks and President Peron are available on-line under "Tommy Hicks, Argentine Revival," etc.
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