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It's one thing to occasionally spend a weekend in a tent. Living in a tent for months on end is a whole different experience.
There are some things that always matter no matter how long you camp. Don't pitch your tent in a low spot where rain water will pool. Never leave food in the tent. Don't cook in the tent -stuff like that.
If you are going to spend any time at all in tent, get a good one. We usually buy ours from L. L. Bean or Eastern Mountain Sports. We travel with two tents. One a 2 person, 4 season tent. It's small, low to the ground, and very good in high winds. It can also take a fair amount of snow loading. For our other tent we prefer a 6 - 8 person, 3 season tent. I'm 6'3" and I like a tent I can stand up in. Very handy for getting dressed.
We use the small winter tent for tight places where there's not enough room for the big tent. If it's extremely windy or cold, that's the tent we use. Sometimes we set it up because we are only staying one night. We've also used this small dark colored tent in places where we did not want to get noticed. Another good thing about traveling with two tents, there's a backup if something happens to one of them.
The big tent is what we normally use. It's much roomier and that can be important. On rainy days we can even set up our chairs inside it. Much more comfortable for using a computer or watching movies. My wife has a craft bag full of materials for her hobbies. A nice feature in a tent is a screened in entrance way. It doesn't have to be big, just large enough for a couple chairs and a folding camp table is fine. It makes a dry space in light or moderate rain. Good place to sit and watch the weather.
With practice, we could set up camp in about 15 minutes. In that time we'd set up the tent, inflate our air mattress, lay out the sleeping bags and bring our suitcases into the tent. We'd unfold camp chairs, set up the stove and the rest of the kitchen. Heck, we might even have the coffee peculator on the fire.
Often we'd be done while someone with a motorhome or trailer was still trying to back it into place. A great form of entertainment is to look for a new motorhome with temporary plates. More often than not, the driver doesn't quite know what to do. Often the spouse is outside trying to direct the driver. Try not to laugh too hard when the campground's picnic table is run over. Also keep an eye out for motorhomes from rental agencies. Odds are it's amateur night. Good fun.
Most people use a tent for a few weekends a year. Some might use it for a week or two at a time. Tent camping for months on end takes a toll on gear. A good quality nylon tent, used constantly, can be relied on for about 6 months. You might get months of service beyond that, but don't count on it. Constant set up and tear down cause wear and tear. We'd rarely stay in on place more than 3 days, so our usage might be harder than most. Sun and wind age a tent.
I own a canvas tent that's over twenty years old. The poles have reached the point where they could not be repaired and had to be thrown out. We used the tent for vacation camping when the kids were little. It's good sized, 10'X16', divided into two rooms. Good quality canvas can last longer than nylon, but we don't use canvas for our main tent. The big disadvantages to canvas tents are weight and bulk. When car camping, every pound and square inch are precious.
No tent should be packed wet. If you do have to pack a tent went, it should be dried out as soon as possible. Canvas is more susceptible to rot. Mold can foul a canvas tent quickly. Over the years I've used waterproofing treatment on the tent 4 or 5 times. During a rain storm, if anything touches the sides or roof a canvas tent, it'll leak at that spot. A nylon tent with an outer fly is less likely to leak.
If I was going to stay in one spot for a long time, canvas might just be the way to go. The leakage problem can be mitigated by stringing a large tarp over the tent. A friend of mine once left a large canvas tent set up all winter. It had woodstoves on both ends for heat. That old tent survived some harsh treatment.
Tents are great for canoe camping. Motor homes don't fit well in a canoe. We've river camped for a week once and I've always wanted to do longer trips.
My wife and I came close to buying a camper trailer a time or two. Always decided to stay with tents. For the way we travel, they work just fine.
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Why Won't The Chevy Silverado Get An Off-Roading Trim?
The Ford Raptor and Ram 1500 TRX both exist, so what's up with the Chevy Silverado? We know that the Chevrolet Silverado does technically have an off-roading trim, called the Trail Boss, but that's not the same as a powerful off-roading performance truck.
Where is the Chevy Silverado off-roading truck?
Well, we aren't exactly sure what General Motors has been planning for full-size trucks. The Chevy Colorado just got incredible updates, though. However, it's a midsize option that could struggle against the full-size Raptor and TRX. Wait a second. The 2021 Chevy Silverado also isn't following suit with names. Where is its dinosaur theme?
According to The Drive, GM may have been focusing on vehicles for daily commutes instead. That's what happened with the Chevy Blazer. Instead of bringing it back as a rugged off-roader, they made it more like a sports car by giving it Camero elements for around town.
The classic Blazer that fans loved was discontinued due to low sales. It wasn't worth it back in the day to redesign the SUV to meet rising emission standards. This is also why the Ford Bronco was discontinued, but Ford revived it as an extremely popular off-roading machine.
Is an off-road beast coming?
But if you switch gears and head to Muscle Cars & Trucks, you'll notice that General Motors is hinting at building more off-road vehicles. After the Ford Bronco made its debut and with the attention surrounding the GMC Hummer, GM mentioned wanting to expand their presence in the off-road space.
GM CEO, Marry Barra, shared what they plan to look at each brand to expand off-road offerings. This includes GMC and Chevrolet. So, Chevy could be late to the party, like they are with their redesign and electric truck.
Mary also used the new GMC Hummer EV as an example of off-roading capability. However, it's a luxury vehicle, meaning it's not for everyone. By building more options, they could provide an economical off-roading truck or SUV.
We know that the new Chevrolet Silverado BET (Battery Electric Truck) is on the way, but that's about it. Information about it has only been teased so far, but it's safe to expect that it will have the power and off-roading capabilities to take on the Electric Ford F-150.
The SVE Yenko Silverado got us excited
The SVE Yenko Chevy Silverado is an off-roading beast with 800-hp. That's more than the Ram 1500 TRX has to offer. However, this is the truck Chevy won't build. This is an aftermarket truck made by Specialty Vehicle Engineer (SVE).
But if you want one, act fast. There will only be 50 units available for 2021, and they will be sold by authorized Chevy dealers. Also, prepare your wallet because the base model starts around $84,995 while the fully loaded option begins around $130,000.
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Next week Monday are the Emmy Awards so over the next week we will be reviewing some of the nominees! If you have not yet seen House of Cards, be warned there are spoilers.
House of Cards, Season 2, brought us to the inevitable conclusion of Frank Underwood's master plan to become President of the United States. The season brought with it highs and lows, with some events feeling natural and others forced.
On the plus side, the acting on House of Cards continues to excel. Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright clearly deserve their nominations for their portrayals of a troubled, power-hungry couple determined to conquer the world. The same is true for two of this season's guest stars, Kate Mara and Reg E. Cathey, who are nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress and Actor.
House of Cards has also been nominated in the categories of Writing, Directing, and Outstanding Drama Series. With all those nominations, what could be wrong?
Unfortunately, Season 2 didn't reach the lofty standards set in Season 1. In Season 1, Frank Underwood had to work to crush his enemies. There was always the question of would he succeed or be revealed as the psychopath he really is.
In Season 2, with the murder of Ms. Mara's character, Washington reporter Zoe Barnes, the resistance against Frank and Claire Underwood evaporated. Seemingly powerful enemies such as Raymond Tusk, a lifelong friend of President Walker; Remy Danton, a savvy political lobbyist; and Chinese multimillionaire Feng, who had outsmarted more than his share of enemies, suddenly became inept when confronted with Frank as an adversary.
Unlike Season 1, when powerful acting augmented exceptional writing, this season's excellent acting was hampered by predictable writing. And there, for Season 2, is the operative word: predictable. What made Season 1 powerful was its unpredictable nature. We never expected the bad guy to win, especially when faced with equally savvy opponents.
Season 2, with the execution of Zoe Barnes at the hands of Frank Underwood himself, took the approach of moving us quickly toward an inevitable conclusion. Thus, Frank went into locked-door meetings with enemies who knew of his backstabbing ways and succeeded not because of his brilliance, but due to inept responses from those who opposed him. Frank made empty threats that made his enemies quake, even when the threats could have been neutralized with single phone call. Then, he committed murder–not once, but twice–and was never under the slightest suspicion of wrongdoing. In Season 2, there was also the potential to captivate the audience with Claire's story and her struggle against her own personal demons. Yet, that storyline soon fell apart as Claire became consumed by the mechanics of moving a bill through Congress instead of surmounting her personal challenges and demons.
A basic premise of solid fiction is having the protagonist face seemingly insurmountable odds. The series met that premise head-on in Season 1 with conflicts won on the basis of strength, not weakness. In Season 2, Frank's opposition was too easily bested. With weak enemies came predictable results, yet despite the predictability of the Season 2 plot line, the series held together thanks to strong performances.
The question is, where will Season 3 go? Now that Frank Underwood has reached his goal of becoming president, will he become the primary target in the political arena? As the most powerful man in the free world, will he know how to wield that power? Or, will he fail because he only knows how to manipulate others? If Frank Underwood's enemies in Season 3 become worthy opponents and Frank's success truly hangs in the balance each week, the upcoming season has the potential to be the best of all.
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According to the New York Times lots of media companies are investing in the web, looking for a business model.
I have a simple question – when folks wonder 'how do we make money at this?', why do we instinctively forget the models that have come before that already do?
Amazon.com. Yahoo!, eBay, Craigslist, Google, Salon (I believe in the black).
What is similar about their business models? Do they recognize some essential nature of the web? Any other good examples?
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The penultimate thing to watch this outdoor season will be Kori Carter in the 300 and 400 meter hurdles. Aside from the 400 meter dash, this record could be one the only other record to fall this season. Kori is well on pace to take down that record this season.
Check out Kori Carter's athlete profile
For the past three years Kori has been following Brandee' Johnson's foot steps and continuing the trend of Team War having one of the most dominant runners in their ranks. This year though it looks like Kori may be ready to take a step beyond Brandee' and go for the gold at NBON.
Of course Brandee' had to deal with Sydney McLaughlin in high school so that makes it a little different but purely based on time, Kori could take down the state records in both hurdles as a junior. That is why we are very excited for what she will do individually in the hurdles this outdoor season.


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Turning the Tables aims to reinterpret American music history by putting women front and center. This year, we're celebrating eight women who invented American popular music — including the legendary Celia Cruz. Her extraordinary career lasted more than 50 years, and before she died in 2003, she had released dozens of albums, won numerous awards (including two Grammys) and earned the title of "The Queen of Salsa."
Cruz was Cuban, and she always embraced her, and salsa's, African roots — and West African musician Angélique Kidjo embraced her right back. Kidjo, an Afro-pop legend in her own right, recently sat down with Felix Contreras, host of the NPR podcast Alt.Latino, to talk about the long time influence Cruz had on her career and life. You can listen to the full podcast below, or hear to the radio version of this story via the link above.
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West Hollywood, CA – Dave East's recent Los Angeles video shoot welcomed a few major names on set.
The Harlem rapper was filming in West Hollywood on Tuesday (July 21) when both J. Cole and DMX made separate appearances. In an Instagram post, East shared a photo of what appeared to be himself exchanging numbers with Cole.
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He also re-posted shots of himself and DMX in his Instagram Story.
Previously, East connected with X in the studio with Swizz Beatz in March 2019 when he was working on his debut album, Survival. The legendary rapper was not among the featured names on the finalized project when it was released in November, however, which included the likes of Nas, Teyana Taylor, Lil Baby, Rick Ross, The-Dream, Max B, Ty Dolla $ign and more. The album debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 with 24,000 album-equivalent units.
X was in town ahead of his highly-anticipated Verzuz battle against Snoop Dogg on Wednesday (July 22). The East versus West battle of sorts came together following both legendary artists campaigning others to hop in the Verzuz ring with them., as each had hopes to go hit for hit with JAY-Z. While it's unclear if Hov will ever join a battle, Snoop and X became the official follow-up to Jadakiss and Fabolous' entertaining performance.
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Ferme Blondin shared with us yesterday that their beloved Skychief Supra passed away at 17 years and 8 months.
"She will live in our hearts forever and we will for sure miss her a lot! Her legacy will keep going through her daughters, granddaughters with more than 100 daughters and more that are not born yet. Thank you Supra for all you have done for us!!!" Simon, Kim and the rest of the Blondin Team


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A teen girl, a woman, and a man open up Christmas presents that reveal that they're going to be grandparents and an aunt. The future grandpa man cries hard because he's so happy.
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Leadership changes for New Zealand's Canterbury Caledonian
Grade 1 Canterbury Caledonian Society of Christchurch, New Zealand, has made leadership changes in the middle of the southern hemisphere's summer competition season.
Michael Jenkins has been appointed lead-drummer at least for the next year after Brayden Drummond resigned. Drummond had been in the role for three years. Drummond made known to the band his decision to step down after the 2019 World Championships, citing a plan to travel overseas.
The band also revealed that Pipe-Sergeant Liam Kernaghan has left the band. Kernaghan is a rising star on the world solo piping scene, and had been with the band for more than 10 years, including the last three as pipe-sergeant under Pipe-Major Jamie Hawke.
"I thank Brayden very much for his tenure as drum-sergeant," Hawke said in a statement. "As one of the youngest Grade 1 lead-drummers in recent memory, through his attention to detail has produced many fine performances to be proud of, contributing to the band winning the Grade 1 New Zealand Pipe Band Championship's in March and a top 12 finish at the World's.
"I also thank Liam very much for his service to the Canterbury band. Liam is a talented musician and has brought a great deal of musical quality and expertise to the group during this time. Liam has contributed significantly in assisting myself and former pipe-major Richard Hawke achieve a quality level of performance over a number of years, including winning seven Grade 1 New Zealand Pipe Band Championship titles with the band."
The band said that it will not compete for the remainder of the New Zealand season, with the exception of the New Zealand Championships in March 2020.
"I am looking forward to moving forward with Michael, who has been a senior member of the snare line for the past six seasons," Hawke added. "Also as a World Pipe Band Juvenile Champion with St. Andrew's College in 2013, Michael brings a solid amount of experience and is looking forward to this new challenge in his pipe band career."
Canterbury Caledonian returned to the World Championships last year, finishing eleventh overall in a field of 15 Grade 1 bands, rising as high as ninth in one of the MSR events. The band are the reigning New Zealand Champions.
It is not known if the band plans to return to the World's in 2020.
Jamie Hawke succeeded his father, Richard Hawke, as pipe-major in 2017.
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In the last BullBear Market Report I called for a 5th wave rally in the new secular bull market in US stocks that began in November 2012. The market did rally to a July high and now the the question on the table is whether or not the May-July rally represents the entirety of the 5th wave or merely the first wave of a larger scale sequence. The analysis in this report tends to support the conclusion that we have seen the completion of a 5 wave bullish impulsive Wave (1) sequence from the November 2012 low and the market is now in the early stages of a Wave (2) correction. Last weeks apparent low was most likely the A wave bottom to a larger, longer duration and probably more complex corrective process.
This does not mean that we are necessarily looking at anything as scary as the 2000 or 2007 tops. The correction will probably be more likely comparable to the 2010 episode (that included the "flash crash"). There may be a few days that seem somewhat apocalyptic, but in general the market will be supported by buyers who have been waiting patiently for a long term entry point.
There certainly are quite a few catalysts out there that can serve to shake weak hands and momentum players out of the market. Geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and Eastern Europe as well as renewed debt worries in Europe and Latin America may be enough to keep the markets on edge and prevent buyers from committing until a decent technical reset develops.
If the rally off the current low speeds to a new high without displaying any corrective wave characteristics and if the accompanying technical signals are strong, we may conclude that Wave 5 of (1) is not yet complete. But if the rally fails to produce a new high or does so while showing a host of bearish technical divergences, we will have to conclude that a correction is indeed under way.
Also please note that even if we are in the Wave (2) correction now, that does not mean that it must result in a large decline. It may very well result in mostly lateral triangular formation...as we have seen many times before.
Chart analysis of a cross section of US indices and sectors yields three main conclusions that support a Wave (1) top:
SPX futures chart shows an arguably completed 5 wave structure with the final wave an ending diagonal.
We've seen a substantial period below the 20 and 50 day EMAs, which are now positioned for a bear cross. A secondary trendline has been violated....
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Prague is a well known city because of its Gothic style Cathedral of Saint Vitus, the Tyn Cathedral, also known as Church of our Lady, and all of the beautiful towers, spires, and churches. Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. The city has about 1,200,300 inhabitants, and it covers an area of almost 500 square kilometers. On the east bank of the Vltava River is Old Town dating from the 13th century.
The Tyn Cathedral is located in the Old Town, as are the University of Prague,
the 14th century town hall, and the Municipal House. Also on the east bank of
the river is New Town, built about a century after Old Town. The New Town is
basically an industrial section of Prague. On the West Side of the river is the part of Prague called the Lesser Town. Above this section is Hradcany Castle. This takes up a large portion of the city. This castle is formerly the residence of the kings of Bohemia, and it is now the residence of the president of the Czech Republic. Overlooking the Vltava River, the spires can be seen high above the landscape. Next to the Hradcany Castle is the Gothic Style Cathedral of Saint Vitus, with
the tombs of many Bohemian Kings. The city of Prague is normally called "The
golden city of one hundred spires," but often it is called "The
golden city of five hundred spires" and "The golden city of one
thousand spires." Prague is called this because of its beautiful cathedrals
and their pointy spires. This wonderful city is well known because of these
cathedrals and spires. The two most beautiful cathedrals in my opinion would
have to be the St. Vitus Cathedral and The Tyn Cathedral. The St. Vitus Cathedral is the most beautiful site I have ever seen pictures of in my entire life. The St. Vitus Cathedral's foundation was in the shape of a rotunda and was started by Prince Wenceslas in the year 926. The building was completed in 1344. The most valuable sights of the cathedral include: the chapel, the grave of St. Wenceslas, the chamber of the Bohemian jewels, other relics, twenty choir chapels, and many others. The interior stained-glass windows are beautiful. The cathedral consists of an East and West Side. The Tyn Cathedral is my second choice. Two things the St. Vitus Cathedral and The Tyn Cathedral have in common are the pointy spires. They are the most beautiful sites in my opinion. Many other churches are shown in the pictures I have looked at such as the St. Nicholas Church and the St. Mikulas Church. Both of these churches have beautiful spires also. Now I see why they call it "The golden city of one thousand spires!" Prague is so beautiful. Every church or historical building in Prague seems to have spires on it. Most of the spires on all the building are brought to a sharp point, but some, for example, the St. Nicholas Church spires are a little rounded at the top. Some are small, some are huge, some are fat and short, and some even tall and skinny. The point is, there are a thousand spires in this wonderful, magical city. The St. Vitus appears to have the most spires, but I may be mistaken. Now for a little history on Prague and why people say it is so magical and historical. Prague's magical atmosphere is produced through the coexistence of the buildings, sculptures, and monuments of ten centuries. Some of the monuments include: rotundas, proud gothic cathedrals, renaissance places, and rich baroque churches up to the representative buildings in the style of "art noveau." At the beginning of the 19th century, Bernardo Bolzano counted 103 towers and spires in Prague on all of the cathedrals and buildings. This is why people called Prague "The golden city of one hundred spires." Now it is estimated to be about five hundred towers and spires, and this is why people call Prague "The golden city of five hundred spires." People also say that there are one thousand spires in the city of Prague, but trough my studies of Prague, I didn't see anything about that subject so I couldn't actually say there are one thousand spires. There are many buildings and hundreds of spires. The oldest building is Vysehrad, a castle that we can still see today. It still sits where it was built. It is still as beautiful as it was six hundred years ago. It sits on the right side of the Vltava River. The University of Prague, usually called The Charles University, has educated students since 1348. |


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Working from home (WFH) is going to be new for many employees. To help you get started with your WFH journey we've compiled the top tips from the experts – and include a few secrets no one tells you!
The Basics
1. Separate work and living spaces
It's vital to have separate work and living spaces.
No space? Not a problem. Having a particular desk set up for work in the corner of a room is better than nothing. As long as you only work at that desk, it'll become second nature to leave it at that desk when you're done.
2. Set regular work times and try to maintain your work/life balance
Working too much can lead to burnout and wrecks your productivity. Appropriate boundaries and set working hours are needed to maintain the work/life balance an office usually brings. This lets you truly relax in your spare time and gives a deadline to help keep you focused during the day.
3. Take regular breaks to come back with a fresh head
Taking breaks feels a little odd with remote work, as you can technically stop at any time. Get to know what works for you, as there needs to be a balance between staying focused and not working yourself into a rut.
Getting away from your screen will also help to prevent headaches.
4. Stretch to avoid cramps and pains
An injury may affect your ability to work. Avoid this by taking the time to stretch your muscles regularly (especially if you're sat typing all day).
During your regular breaks, spend a few minutes stretching your limbs and muscles to ease out any tension.
5. Avoid despair by managing "impostor syndrome"
Impostor syndrome can wipe out motivation without warning.
The isolation that remote work can bring may make it difficult to rationalise your success, leaving you feeling like a fraud.
This is incredibly demotivating, and can easily lead to procrastination.
The best way to deal with this is with common sense and communication.
- Keep a folder of work you're proud of or positive feedback you've received.
- Listen to constructive criticism, but dismiss random, useless, negative comments.
Most of all, know that if you feel like a fraud then you're doing something right.
You have to be successful to feel like you don't deserve that success, and if the feeling endures then it only means you're standing the test of time.
5 Things No One Tells You About WFH…
1. Some people don't believe you're actually working
Sure, it doesn't matter what other people think. But you're human and we all are susceptible to the 'judging eyes' of our colleagues, friends and family who think WFH is synonymous with "catching up on TV."
It wears on you after a while. People will assume "flexible" schedule means you don't really work that much .
- Begin to refer to your home office as "the office" you can reduce this effect.
- Changing your language to reflect traditional work speak helps people take you seriously. For example, if you have a Zoom call, you tell the person who just interrupted you that you are "walking into a meeting" and will have to call them later.
2. The majority of household chores may fall on you
It starts with little things, like the technician who's supposed to stop by between 1-5PM. It's not a huge imposition, you're already home. So, of course, you'll be the point person on that task.
Before you know it, you're the point person for everything - finishing up what's left of the dishes, being available for package deliveries, and (worst of all) being the babysitter when your child is sick.
The majority of us don't even realize this lopsided division of labour happening until it's too late.
Do not be afraid to say no. I cannot be available for the plumber," even if you can.
Set the boundaries upfront that this is your workday. You cannot also do grocery shopping, laundry, or dishes.
3. Kids will walk in when you're on video calls
This could be a huge point of contention and the consequences of it depend on your team.
Some customers or team members may find it "off-putting" and "unprofessional." Others will think your business isn't "serious," deeming you unable to take on their "important" (non-child-interrupting) work.
Hopefully, no one really cares. Everyone is working from home and interruptions are par for the course.
We all take calls in sweatpants, outside, without makeup, and (of course) with kids in the background.
4. Your health improves!
When you work from home, you get to be in control of your time and your diet.
You can sleep later because your office is right in the next room.
You're more productive because you aren't wasting an hour in the morning putting on makeup, choosing an outfit, and making your lunch.
Working from home lets you be more in control of your time and diet in a way an office can't.
Your health and quality of life can improve significantly as a result.
5. Cabin fever is real, and can be overcome
Even if you're one of the lucky few who enjoys long stretches of uninterrupted time alone (guilty), you're still susceptible to cabin fever…..or loneliness.
It's that moment when you realize you haven't been outside or seen a human other than your immediate family in days.
Emotional isolation isn't fun – or funny!
It's hard to find people who get what it's like to work from home and understand the emotional rollercoaster you go through on a given day (and no, your spouse doesn't count). It can leave you feeling really alone and stuck in your head.
- The key to surviving this one is making a point to get out of the house at least once a day
- Bonus points if you shower and put on real clothes.
- The next key is finding people like you.
- This takes time – however having a tribe who understand what it's like to work for yourself buffers against the deleterious effects of isolation, leaving you free to get back to work.


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February 21, 2013
Happier Bride: A Guide to Happiness and Planning Your Wedding by Minna Sithep
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Well here you are my dear.... I had been checking your other blog for news of you! This review caught my eye! As my daughter nears engagement age... and think back on my own wedding... this is certainly a topic worth pursuing! I remember losing sight of the main point... love... and wince in my memories of getting caught up in the unimportant details ... at the expense of really and truly savoring the moment. I just went to my favorite wedding ever... and bing on this side of age.... i could truly experience God in the room joining two souls. i am glad to hear you my dear are already on such a positive wedding track!
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Can Michael Vick be forgiven?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Michael Vick, the gifted former quarterback for the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, has been sentenced to 23 months in prison because of his conviction related to a dog-fighting network that, by his own admission, included gambling and killing dogs that fought.
God's perfect love drives out fear, evangelists told
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--Christian leaders must face their fears and admit they can do nothing without Christ, said Sammy Tippit, one of the featured speakers at a June 13 worship service sponsored by the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists. Tippit, an internationally-known evangelist from San Antonio, said the key to courage is God's perfect love, which drives out fear.
Southern Baptist Evangelists approve new by-laws
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--It was like a good, old-fashioned Baptist business meeting June 14 during the annual session of the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists. Debate was lively, spontaneous and pointed and revolved largely around the fundamental Baptist issue of autonomy.
Chapman: SBC must be conservative & cooperative
INDIANAPOLIS (BP)--Morris H. Chapman, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, used the themes of conviction, cooperation and character, June 15, to celebrate the success of the conservative resurgence and to call for broadening the tent of participation in the convention.
FIRST-PERSON: 'The Passion' of a gifted storyteller
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Hollywood is notorious for typecasting, but the truth is, we all typecast in some form or another, consciously or unconsciously, putting people into little boxes and then insisting they stay there.
FIRST-PERSON: Give at least $303.33 to Lottie
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)-The highest-paid player in the NFL makes $20.6 million a year -- defensive end Michael Strahan of the New York Giants who pulls down the big bucks for sacking quarterbacks.
Attire aside, Falwell & Warren embrace biblical convictions
But he knew that Warren's doctrine was biblically solid, even if his "purpose-driven" methodology breached the river banks of most traditional churches.
"We discussed the fact that we were both of one Spirit, serving the same Lord," Warren recalled, which is why the brief combination of their ministries at "SuperConference 2003" is not as unusual a match as a superficial glance at their resumes may suggest.
'Purpose-Driven Life' among 5 book-of-the-year nominees
TEMPE, Ariz. (BP)--"The Purpose-Driven Life" by Rick Warren is a finalist for the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's Christian Book of the Year Award. The award is based upon nominations by Christian retailers.
Jack Graham to religion writers: SBC is 'strong & compassionate'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Calling the ministry of Southern Baptists "strong and compassionate," SBC President Jack Graham gave a state of the denomination report to religion reporters from across the nation Sept. 20.
Family Life Council says it's time to bring family back to life
Elliff explains "kingdom families" Photo by Kent Harville |
Among the facts they found:
-- 88 percent of the children raised in evangelical homes leave church at the age of 18, never to return.
-- The divorce ratio among members of evangelical churches is virtually the same as among non-church members.
-- In the United States, 1 million children see their parents divorce.
-- Approximately two-thirds of the members of Southern Baptist churches attend church only sporadically.
-- Personal bankruptcies are at an all-time high in America.
-- The majority of children in America have less than 10 minutes of significant and meaningful conversation with their parents each week. If you remove the mother, you can measure this statistic in seconds.


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Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969), born Frances Ethel Gumm, was an American singer, actress, and vaudevillian. She was renowned for her contralto vocals and attained international stardom which continued throughout a career that spanned more than 40 years as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist, and on concert stages. Respected for her versatility, she received a Juvenile Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award as well as a Special Tony Award. She was the first woman to win a Grammy for Album of the Year.
Garland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the remake of A Star Is Born and for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1961 film Judgment at Nuremberg. She remains the youngest recipient (at 39 years of age) of the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in the motion picture industry.
After appearing in vaudeville with her two older sisters, Garland was signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a teenager. There, she made more than two dozen films, including nine with Mickey Rooney, and 1939's The Wizard of Oz. After 15 years, she was released from the studio and then gained new success through record-breaking concert appearances, including a return to acting, beginning with critically acclaimed performances.
I Feel a Song is a studio album recorded by American R&B group Gladys Knight & the Pips, released in November 1974 on the Buddah label. It was the their third overall album for Buddah.
The first single release, "I Feel a Song (In My Heart)", reached #1 R&B and #21 on the Billboard Hot 100. The B-side, "Don't Burn Down the Bridge", also charted as a tag-along on the pop chart. A second single, "Love Finds Its Own Way", also charted, peaking at #47 pop and #3 R&B. The final single, a live medley recording of "The Way We Were"/"Try to Remember" was also a successful hit, peaking at #11 pop and #6 R&B. The song also gave the group its highest chart peaks on the adult contemporary and UK Singles charts, #2 and #4, respectively. The album was also their fourth of five R&B albums chart-toppers.
"I Feel a Song (In My Heart)" is a song recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips. From the album I Feel a Song, the single spent two weeks at number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart in late 1974. It also peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The original version of this song was recorded by Sandra Richardson in 1971, and subsequently by Linda Carr as well as the Stairsteps (whose lyrics were more spiritual), all of whom, like Gladys, recorded for the Buddah label,. The version by Gladys Knight and the Pips, which was faithful to the original interpretation, was therefore the fourth outing for the song. It was later recorded by both The Persuasions and Bob James.


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The Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Hub (LAC Hub) of the independent Global Stocktake (iGST) brings together the experience and visions of regional climate advocates to ensure that the Global Stocktake (GST), the central ambition mechanism of the Paris Agreement, is as effective and regionally relevant as possible. Led by Iniciativa Climatica de Mexico (ICM) in collaboration with Instituto Clima e Sociedade (iCS) in Brazil and Climate Analytics Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago the LAC Hub serves as a platform for mutual learning and knowledge sharing between Latin America and the Caribbean and other regions.
The LAC Hub is designed to be an open and evolving project, responsive to the needs of its member organizations. The Hub encourages organizations to participate at varying levels according to their capacity, thus nourishing the efforts of the regional iGST. If you would like to learn more about our work or get involved, please reach out to Enrique Maurtua or Viviane Romeiro.
Development of the Regional Hub
Before forming the LAC Hub, Iniciativa Climatica de Mexico carried out a horizontal consultation among the regional climate civil society to identify the opportunities and challenges in creating a regional hub for the iGST. The results revealed significant differences amongst countries regarding scope, organizational structure and political and financial challenges. Nonetheless, one of the main takeaways from this analysis was that regional NGOs are supportive of the climate agenda and deeply interested in aligning their processes to increase climate action around the iGST and GST. Detailed results of this analysis are available below (English and Spanish).
To establish a regional hub that helps achieve a stronger GST, ICM created a strategic Roadmap. The Roadmap proposes the creation of workstreams to build cohesive and supportive actions for the regional civil society while addressing the needs and opportunities identified during the consultation. This Roadmap can be found in the resources below.


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Touch and Inner Awareness
Ancient writings on yoga explain this with the koshamodel, in which prana—the life force that we cultivate through the breath—is the mediating force unifying body and mind (vayutattvain the Samkhya branch of ancient Indian philosophy). Rather than starting from the assumption that the body and mind are somehow separate, here we approach the practice as one of awakening to the existing reality of the bodymind as already whole—wholeness that we might not think or feel to be whole due to the conditions of the bodymind itself in its inner nature and all its sociocultural conditioning.In practicing, when we breathe consciously into a part of the body as directed by the tension highlighted in a particular asana, we are creating the opportunity to consciously awaken awareness there. Doing this in each of 840,000 asanas—the number mentioned in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika as a way of saying there is infinite possibility—we gradually awaken awareness throughout the entirety of our being, awakening and expanding embodied consciousness—even if relatively hidden, dazed, or confused—that is already there.
As a yoga teacher you have the opportunity to guide your students in a way that supports their fullest development of these qualities of awareness. As discussed earlier, many people learn most easily and thereby also open more fully to the transformative potential and effects of yoga and other awakening practices through touch, thus making touch among the resources you might well tap in your teaching. The specific ways that some unique individuals' embodied intelligence manifests in their being may make it practically impossible for them to independently find their way into and out of asanas in a way that is safe, sustainable, and effective, let alone into clearer awareness, often resulting in the reinforcement of postural and life habits that are self-limiting rather than wholesome and transformational. The part of the neuromuscular system that gives us part of our inner self-perception— proprioceptive ("perceiving of self ") functions—is often inaccurate, making our larger kinesthetic awareness of movement and positioning in space less than accurate. Clearly informed and appropriately given touch can help students in developing and refining this awareness as they learn to more consciously breathe in their bodymind. Breathing more consciously in the bodymind, perhaps accompanied with the teacher's clear, simple touch, students can awakento even deeper and clearer self-awareness. In your role as a guide, taking the seat of the teacher, you can give your students support for a lifetime of betterment and joy in their personal practice


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In Pictures: Meet the Savings Groups in South Darfur setting the bar high up
Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) –a type of a community-based micro-finance concept that are becoming increasingly popular in rural communities in Africa and other parts of the world where access to banks is limited. These groups mobilise community members to cumulatively save money and provide loans to its members, which are repaid at an interest agreed to by the group.
In South Darfur state in western Sudan, World Vision has worked with community members to embrace this not-so-new approach to become economically empowered and have funds to meet the daily needs of their families.
World Vision is part of a consortium of six international NGOs that received funding from UK's Department for International Development (DFID) in 2014 to implement this four-year project. it's designed to provide easier access to financial services for group members, who can use loans to build businesses that will provide them with a secure livelihood, while teaching them how to cope with financial shocks.
Thirty-five year old Munira is a shinning example of the success of the group savings concept. The married mother of three children: eight-year-old Mohamed who is in grade one, six-year-old Amasi and her last born-Esmihani who is just one and half years old, lives in a remote village about 90 kilometres south of Nyala, the state capital of South Darfur. She is part of an all women savings group with a membership of 25. Munira speaks fondly of her SILC traaining, which included instruction on establishing a group and managing groups, financial management and records keeping.
In January 2015, she took out a loan of 1500 Sudanese Pounds (£117U.K.) from her savings group. "I bought two goats- one billy goat and a female. The goats have since multiplied, and I have 13 goats," she says her face lighting up with joy.
"I recently sold one billy goat and was able to buy school uniform, books and other writing materials for my boy who is in school, and also cater for family expenses," Munira says. "The goats are also a good source of milk for my children and they are always excited when they take tea with milk."
The group's funds continues to grow as members receive loans and return with interest. Since the group began in 2015, the highest savings they have had before distribution (usually at the end of each cycle i.e. yearly) is £1817 (British Pounds).
The group members have also agreed to set aside three Sudanese pounds per week, which put into a social welfare fund that's used to help members in need. Along with their growing financial independence, Munira says the group has made another important contribution to the local community.
"The real impact has been the fact that we have been able to save money by ourselves without receiving financial aid," she says. This has forced us to become self-reliant and not dependent on hand outs."
Another success story for World Vision's work with community-based financial groups can be found in a nearby locality in western Sudan, where 16 local residents have formed the Tawasul Savings and Investment Group. Saddique, the chairman of the group, says it was established in March 2016 with each member agreeing to contribute the equivalent of £2 per month. Using this money, the group set up a shop that sells both food and non-food commodities and has also invested in a five-acre plot of land to group sorghum and groundnuts.
Sorghum is a staple food in Sudan eaten in most households while groundnut is commonly used to produce oil. Saddique says the group harvested 18 bags of sorghum and 30 bags of nuts from their property, which earned them £780. They now plan to expand their landholdings to 10 acres and their increased financial stability means that members can afford to pay £4 per month to finance additional loans.
All of this is possible because World Vision works through a network of community members carefully selected and trained to become champions and promoters of the SILC concept. They, in turn, promote the concept to their community members and train them on how to set up a group and keep it running.
Khatir Ahmed is one of 24 certified field agents that were trained by World Vision in August 2015. By November of the same year, he had successfully helped establish seven SILC groups in his locality, all of which are still operating. Khatir closely supervises the operations of the SILC activities until the groups become completely independent, which usually takes about one year to complete. Khatir says the saving and lending culture is spreading through the villages in his area.
Khatir says that he has observed the saving and lending culture spread through the villages. "More and more community members especially women are gaining an interest in learning about SILC groups and wishing to join," Khatir says.
Nazir DabakaIssa, a well-respected religious leader in the locality, is very pleased that the SILC field agents are young people drawn from the communities. "This really demonstrates that there's that aspect of ownership of the project," he says.
Since 2014, a total of 346 groups have been established with more than 7,800 members, of whom more than two-thirds are women. Adam Ateem, project coordinator of the project, says a critical success factor is in the number of groups becoming self-managed after training. In year 2015, 143 groups became self-managed. For the year 2016, 112 SILC groups of the 203 established are currently active.
Learn more about how World Vision is working with families and communities to improve livelihoods and resilience.


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Pittsburgh: Building on its longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, multi-format food and fuel retailer Giant Eagle Inc. unveiled its first two compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in the Pittsburgh area at its Beechnut Drive retail support and distribution center.
At the press briefing, Giant Eagle officials demonstrated the new CNG technology by fueling one of the company's brand new custom-equipped delivery trucks, as well as passenger vehicles at the area's first publicly accessible CNG fueling station.
"We are dedicated to doing business in the most sustainable manner possible across all of our business operations," says Giant Eagle executive vice president and chief operating officer John Lucot. "Our efforts have been greatly advanced with the help of others, and we give thanks to the local and state officials here today as well as to our allies at Volvo Trucks and EQT who partnered with us to make these facilities possible."
Lucot adds, "This project delivers improved air quality for the region through emissions reductions, reduces dependence on traditional fuels, and serves as a regional catalyst for southwestern Pennsylvania in adopting and understanding alternative fuels and clean transportation technology."
According to data from the International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles, CNG typically is priced one-third below the cost of gasoline and diesel. In addition to cost savings, CNG reduces particulate matter emissions by 94 percent, carbon monoxide emissions by 75 percent, nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 49 percent, and carbon dioxide emissions by 25 percent.
In addition to the environmental benefits, commercial CNG vehicles run 50 percent quieter than diesel trucks. Giant Eagle's 10 new CNG fleet vehicles will displace more than 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel during the fleet station's first year of operation alone.
"Until now, there have been no viable alternative fuel options for heavy-duty delivery trucks with the necessary level of power required to navigate the region's hilly and mountainous terrain," says Giant Eagle vice president of logistics Bill Parry. "To continue evolving our environmentally friendly fleet, Giant Eagle worked closely with Volvo to design the 10 new CNG vehicles here today with an 8.9 liter Cummins engine as the first of their kind in the commercial transportation industry."
Pennsylvania State officials hope the launch will help kick start greater commercial and consumer adoption of fuel technology that will benefit the environment and support Pennsylvania's in-state natural gas industry.
"We have a great opportunity now to create future jobs with a new industry right here in Western Pennsylvania," says Allegheny county executive Dan Onorato. "This is the first commercially viable CNG fueling station in southwestern Pennsylvania and we hope for many more to come."
"Pennsylvania should be a leader in CNG expansion, and CNG-powered vehicles can become a big part of Pennsylvania's clean air strategy," says Pennsylvania department of environmental protection secretary Mike Krancer. "Public-private partnerships like this one are helpful and can become a part of this effort, especially at this early stage. We should all look for opportunities for Pennsylvania to become a leader in the CNG fueling sector."
CNG is sold in gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs), with each GGE having the same energy content as a gallon of gasoline. Vehicles using CNG typically have similar fuel economy ratings to standard gasoline or diesel vehicles. Based on current market pricing, Giant Eagle will likely introduce the fuel for sale to consumers between $1.90 and $2.00 per GGE. The self-service station for passenger vehicles will be open 24/7 and will accept major credit cards. First time users of CNG can watch a video of how to properly fuel their CNG powered vehicle right at the station.


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Prominently located in the small, quaint hamlet and conservation area of Askett in Buckinghamshire, just 2 miles from Princes Risborough.
We are surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Chiltern Hills. Our Grade II listed building, still with some of its original features and historic charm, offers a comfortable, relaxed dining experience for you to sit back and enjoy.
All our food is freshly prepared daily, using local and seasonal produce wherever possible. Specialist dietary requirements can be catered for – please ask on booking.
We no longer offer a gastro-pub A La Carte menu; in August 2020 we launched a traditional pub food menu. You can explore and enjoy the menu in comfort in either the Crowns Restaurant area or the more informal setting of the recently refurbished Stable Bar.
On-site parking is limited however there are no restrictions in the village. We ask that you please consider our neighbours by not parking across driveways and are courteous in regard to noise.


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- June 2013
- HBS Case Collection
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch
By: Guhan Subramanian and Charlotte Krontiris
The case traces the events leading up to the acquisition of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America at the height of the recent financial crisis. It examines the interplay of public and private sector actors in this extraordinary time, focusing on the decisions that confronted Bank of America's board as Merrill Lynch's losses mounted in the months before the deal's close.
Bank Of America; Merrill Lynch; Acquisition; Financial Crisis; Banks and Banking; Banking Industry; United States
Subramanian, Guhan, and Charlotte Krontiris. "Bank of America-Merrill Lynch." Harvard Business School Teaching Plan 913-046, June 2013.


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Church commends government
Lusaka, April, 2, ZANIS—Chikondi Foundation President John Mambo has described the relationship between Government and the Church as progressive.
Bishop Mambo said since the Patriotic Front (PF) government took over power in 2011, it has demonstrated the good will of working hand in hand with the church in critical national matters.
Speaking in a telephone interview in to ZANIS Lusaka today, the clergyman praised government for engaging the church in working towards uplifting the living conditions of the Zambian people.
Bishop Mambo further urged government to continue involving the church in matters related to national development in order to see a better Zambia for all.
Meanwhile, Bishop Mambo has appealed to all political leaders participating in the forth coming Kapiri Mposhi and Lukulu by-elections to conduct peaceful campaigns rather than resorting to violence
Bishop Mambo said politics of violence should be thing of the past in the country and called on all political players to maintain peace and order in the two constituencies.
He said regardless of different ideologies and political affiliation of a person, no human being has the right to inflict pain on the other and called on the Zambia Police to ensure that all culprits are severely dealt with.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) set April 23 as the date for the Kapiri Mposhi and Lukulu West parliamentary by-elections, which fell vacant after the Supreme Court nullified the election of MMD parliamentary candidates Lawrence Zimba and Misheck Mutelo respectively


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How Much Does Amtrak Shipping Cost?
Amtrak Express is a cheaper freight shipping service and its rates, according to those who have used it, are generally inexpensive compared to FedEx and UPS.
Amtrak offers its shipping services for packages, even when no passenger is accompanying the packages.
Amtrak will ship virtually anything, provided that it fits into the luggage and isn't illegal, explosive or dangerous.
How much does Amtrak Express shipping cost?
The cost of Amtrak freight shipping is based on the total weight, size, and distance of shipment; however, in some instances, you will pay half of the other express delivery services. On average, the shipping rates range between $49 and $67 for the first 100 pounds. Additional weight can cost $0.46 to $0.57 per pound. The quoted transit times vary from three to seven days depending on the distance and service frequency.
On batmanimal.com, the author noted that he paid $729 for 27 boxes at 1,300 pounds that went from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California. This price also included insurance
According to a blog post on Transitized.com, the initial 100 pounds for his trip was $60 and each additional pound was about $0.57.
A forum member on TheCabe.com also logged his experience with shipping his bike on Amtrak, saying he spent $15 for the bike box and another $80 for shipping from Southern California to North Carolina.
Bikes, a common item often shipped via Amtrak Express, can cost close to $60 to $80, regardless of your destination. As a bike weighs close to 100 pounds once boxed, it can be safe to say it's within the estimate mentioned prior. Bike boxes, if you were to need one, are available at Amtrak for about $15.
At PedalShift.net, for instance, the author said he paid about $76 to ship his bike from Sequoia to Washington D.C.
What are the extra costs?
Once your shipment arrives at the Amtrak station, you will have up to 48 hours to claim it. In case you fail to do so within that time, additional storage fee will be charged. Amtrak will hold the package for an additional $3 per box per day.
Amtrak provides optional insurance, up to $2,000. For every $1, they will provide $100 worth of coverage.
Tips to know
With Amtrak, you can ship your luggage to more than 100 Amtrak locations. The only thing you need to do is simply drop the package off at a participating Amtrak-station and the recipient will pick it up in the destination city.
Boxes up to 50 pounds/36-inch x 36-inch x 36-inch, suitcases, as well as boxed bicycles are acceptable. Large pallet shipments of up to 500 pounds are accepted at certain major Amtrak stations only.
Shipping can take up to one week.
Certain items, such as perishables, artwork, breakable/fragile items, furniture, glass, tools and appliances (including the small kitchen appliances), are not accepted. Electronics are not accepted, either.
The size and weight limits do apply and your entire shipment cannot exceed 500 pounds, according to the official website.
Luggage must be checked no less than 30 minutes before the departure of the train. If you have over 500 pounds of shipment, you may have to break it up into several shipments over a number of days. The packaging requirements are that the packaging should be addressed and in sealed cartons.
Amtrak Express service isn't a door-to-door service, but the additional effort to get to the train station can save you a lot of money. Before you begin packing, you should contact Amtrak. They can inform you what Amtrak stations offer the service, verify that what you would want to ship is allowed and give up-to-date pricing information. They will also tell you where exactly to drop off your stuff. Normally, it is a loading dock which may be tucked on a building's backside.
Service and hours vary by station and is limited by the available equipment and with security considerations.
The service is not available at all the stations.
If using the service, Dolly.com highly recommends labeling each box with your address and contact information.
How can I save money?
Be sure to compare quotes with other providers such as FedEx Ground, UPS Ground, FedEx Freight Economy, UPS Ground Freight and the United States Postal Service.
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The world has been ruled with an iron grip by the evil Lord Enigma for centuries. Hidden within the impenetrable fortress of Castle Conundrum, he is all but undefeatable.
But you are an adventurer, and it is your job to defeat evil overlords, no matter what the odds.
Can you puzzle your way through Castle Conundrum and defeat the evil Lord Enigma?
An entry for the Riddles & Puzzles competition 2016.
Overall Winner: Riddles & Puzzles 2016


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A new information just released about the production version of the Hyundai Santa Cruz concept, a pick up truck revealed at the 2015 Detroit AutoShow.
[ads id="0″ style="float:left;padding:9px;"]According to Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's CEO, the U.S. Hyundai team expects the Santa Cruz to be approved by the Korean mother ship this November. The positive public reaction to the Santa Cruz helped Hyundai America build the case, and the automaker's shifting of several manufacturing facilities from building cars to building crossovers will help carve out the necessary production capacity. "The pickup is under consideration and could get the green light in November." he added.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz will use the 2016 Tucson platform. Will be available with all-wheel drive as well as a five seat configuration. Engine line-up would presumably carryover but one insider said a diesel engine is also under consideration.
Hyundai Motor America director of product planning Scott Margason wouldn't go into specifics but told the publication "We would not be starting from scratch with this vehicle, that is fair to say." He also noted the company would save one to two years worth of development by basing the truck on an existing model.
While the Hyundai Santa Cruz hasn't officially been green-lighted, a final decision is expected by the end of the summer.
News Source: [Car&Driver]


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Architecture is known as both arts as well as a science creating extraordinary building designs and other physical structures. Architecture is all about making places designed in a perfect way so that people can spend their entire lives over there in an enriched way. The role of Architects does not only mean designing the exterior and interior design of a building. But it is about creating a welcoming environment as well.
In case you are among the ones who are passionately dedicated to becoming the next Frank Gehry (a well-known Canadian-born American architect), then you must appear for the NATA test. The Score of NATA is essential for taking admission in various colleges both Government, as well as Private Government offering a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. NATA exam is thus the basis to select candidates for admission to Architecture courses. Want to know more about NATA? Click here.
What is the NATA Eligibility Requirements?
To get admission in reputed Architecture institutes, one needs to take NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) test. Various architecture colleges and universities conduct the admission process through this entrance test. Students from the arts and commerce streams must apply for the test to secure to pursue courses in Architecture.
- To become qualified for the NATA test 2024, the candidates must have secured at least 50 percent overall in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Also, a total of 50 percent aggregate score at 10+2 level is essential.
- Candidates must have passed 10+3 diploma with Mathematics and securing 50% marks are also eligible.
- Students who have appeared in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the main subjects are also eligible. However, they will be eligible only if they cater to the above criteria.
- The total marks cannot be rounded off, in case the candidates have secured 49.9% marks in their qualifying exam then the total marks would be counted as 50%.
- There is no lower age limit to appear in NATA. However, the candidate has to meet the minimum age criteria specified by the respective Authority.
- NATA Scores are valid for 1 year from the date a candidate appeared for the NATA exam.
Most of the institutes follow an admission process which is completely merit-based. The required marks obtained by the students in NATA and also in board examinations are considered at the time of admission. Based on the required marks so obtained, the seats will then be allotted to the deserving candidates.
What are the benefits of choosing Architecture as a profession
- An Architect is an inventor who loves making and designing new gadgets. An architects' job is to design new buildings.
- Becoming architecture is a very satisfying profession allowing the professionals to transfer their concepts on paper. Later it can result in the creation of the real buildings.
- Doing a course in architecture is a lot of fun, and unlike the traditional colleges where you need to sit in the study halls and libraries. It doesn't involve excessive reading and writing all the time.
- A course in Architecture is quite different as it allows the learners to use the right side of your brain and be more creative with their thoughts. The students after qualifying NATA will come across various lucrative opportunities where their creative skills will get the exposure.
- By becoming architecture, you will get a high paying job. Post completing the course, you can get appointed by the large firms. As compared to many other fields, Architects will allow you to earn a lot more money.
- Architecture is studying the designs, structures, etc. While studying Architecture, the students will get exposure to various sectors like Art, History, Material Science, Physics, Engineering, etc.
- Almost anything and everything will be taught in the classes that aimed at improving the living environment of human beings. Architecture is one of those fields of study that attract the most creative minds in the world.
- An Architect's role is the most challenging but enjoyable as well, imaginable. Every building is different and every project is different, so it will need different skills. The thrill and the challenge of doing work are unique for each of the projects.
- In case you are the kind of guy who loves to work with their hands, then Architecture is the best profession for you. In the architecture course, the learners will get a chance to work using their hands, and it's not just about reading and writing all the time.
- Students will get hands-on experience while completing the assignments. Building scale models, taking surveys, talking to people, are the role and responsibilities of the architectures.
- Architecture might sound like getting involved in a typical 9 to 5 office job, but it is not true. Even as a student of Architecture, you will get exposure to live assignments. If you are looking for a practical base then it's a great profession which will allow you to travel a lot for designing new buildings. Just decide to get an architecture degree and be ready to get exposed to a long and illustrious history of man-made wonders in the world.
Besides, there are many other benefits of doing a B.Arch course, which is best for the 12th pass out students. Earlier the B. Arch course was limited for the science students only, but now the architecture course is available for all. Even Commerce and Arts graduates can become successful architects.
CoA (Council of Architecture) is the regulatory body for Architecture education in India. It conducts NATA test. The test aims to select the qualifying students for B. Arch courses offered by the renowned government and private colleges and universities located in India.
There are a few ways to become an architect, but getting a degree in the subject is probably the best way. By becoming a successful architect, one can look forward to one of the most satisfying jobs in the booming marketplace.


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Outdoor seating areas, known here as terrazas, are visible on almost every street as far as the eye can see. Tables and chairs are constantly filled with people chatting, laughing, eating and drinking…generally just doing what Spaniards do best. Since it can be hard to find which terrace is right for you, here's a few of our favourites in the city, from picturesque corners to the beach with the sun setting, one of these gems is sure to take your breath away.
Platja Ca la Nuri
This culinary escape allows you to enjoy some of the freshest seafood with your feet practically in the sand. Enjoy the evening sun next to the Mediterranean whilst indulging in cuisine that has been perfected over 50 years of experience. Centrally located on the beach near Port Olímpica, this is the ideal spot for a romantic dinner or the start to your night out, right near some of the best nightclubs in the city. Don't miss out on some of the chef's specialties, including grilled sardines, tuna Carpaccio, and fideuá with clams.
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 55, 08005 Barcelona
Eixample is known for its foodie scene, and with many streets buzzing with restaurants and bars up and down the sidewalks, it's no surprise that one of them has made it onto this list. The perfect place for lunch, dinner, or just for a drink, Belvedere's terrace is enclosed by an abundance of greenery…something rather unusual for a city escape. With renowned bartenders and chefs, be sure to enjoy a cocktail over one of their popular dishes such as hare with lentils, foie gras and the perhaps most beloved of all, oxtail.
Passatge Mercader, 3, 08008 Barcelona
Located between the beach and the port, this is one of the city's best kept secrets. Fish and seafood are delivered freshly every day from the Barceloneta fish market. The menu is constantly adapted to the produce and since 2009, the restaurant has had an ecological garden where they grow their own courgettes, tomatoes, fennel, carrots and more. On the terrace, guests will find tables and chairs with a clear view of the sea and the palm trees gently swaying in the salty breeze. This is the place to head for a relaxing and scenic dining experience.
Plaça del Mar, 1, 08003 Barcelona
El Jabalí
This is about as authentic and classic as it comes when visiting Barcelona. A small tapas bar charmingly decorated with flowers, as well as a butcher counter, this charming restaurant reminds diners exactly why it is they love this city. To top it off, El Jabalí de Ronda offers one of the most picturesque terraces in the city, packed in both the summer and the winter. With an unbeatable location in Sant Antoni, this site draws customers for its sandwiches, tapas, croquettes, and classic favourites like squid, cod salad, and potato bombas.
Ronda de Sant Pau, 15, 08015 Barcelona
La Vinya del Señyor
In the shadows of one of the most beautiful churches in Barcelona, Santa María del Mar, behold La Vinya del Señyor, a small wine bar. The wines are distributed by a distinguished Catalan wine import-export company, Vila Viniteca, and can be paired with delicious tapas like red pepper and eggplant escalivada, cheeses and Iberian ham, oysters, and meatballs with mushrooms and foie gras. For unbeatable charm, good wine and food, and a quaint ambiance amidst quintessential Catalan gothic architecture, this is the place to be.
Plaça Santa María, 5, 08003 Barcelona
This quaint and rustic little eatery is tucked away in an idyllic area of El Born, near Ciutadella Park. Opening out on both sides, you can choose to site outside on either perspecitive. The restaurant has decorated Plaça del Pons i Clerch with a selection of tables and chairs, perfect for an evening catch up or romantic meal on a balmy evening in this Catalan square. The food is good and the wine is delightful. Choose from a mix of small tapas plates such as wild mushroom croquettes or aubergines with honey, or larger sized portions of confit cod with rataouille, tuna tartar or truffle risotto.
Carrer d'en Tantarantana, 24, 08003 Barcelona


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Typically, a veteran NHL goalie can have a rough preseason outing and nobody raises an eyebrow. That's what the preseason is for, after all -- to shake off the rust and get sharp for the games that count.
Still, eyebrows were slightly raised last night in St. Louis when Blues netminder Brian Elliott surrendered four goals in the first period of an eventual 5-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
But Blues forward David Backes was quick to defend Elliott.
"Some of those, it doesn't matter who you've got in net," Backes said, per FOX Sports Midwest. "Your own player touching it and it goes five-hole, a couple that were wide open in the slot and off the bar and in. Those are tough saves for anybody, and we hung him out to dry on a few."
Elliott heads into 2014-15 as the starter for a Blues team with high hopes to win its first ever Stanley Cup.
It's also a Blues team that has a history of goaltending letdowns. Hence, the added focus on Elliott, and to a lesser extent Jake Allen, in the preseason.
St. Louis is winless in three exhibition games, with an 0-2-1 record. The Blues' next chance is Saturday in Kansas City versus Dallas.


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Imagine the looks we got from people! And of course the feeling of riding an amazing car is really unique - I will not forget that experience. Thanks!
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