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Submit Your TestimonialDr. Wolcott is incredible! She has helped me continue to run marathons into my 40's by caring for my right knee on which I had an ACL reconstruction 20 years ago. Dr. Wolcott maintains a positive, professional attitude with all of her athletic minded clients. An athlete herself, Dr. Wolcott is one of the few medical professionals who truly practice what the preach in terms of a healthy, active, lifestyle. I highly recommend her to any athlete and/or athletic minded person!
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I went to UC Health for a running related knee issue. Dr. Wolcott (call me, Michelle), was thorough, a great listener, a fabulous communicator, and excellent at creating trust. From the moment I walked in EVERYONE acted as if I were the only patient they had. Attentive, never rushed, from top to bottom. Michelle spent nearly an hour with me making sure I was comfortable with her findings and my options going forward. And, as mentioned, I never felt as if she was in a hurry to move on. Fantastic!
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Spends time with the patient - answering all questions and going through imaging - explaining what is wrong, why, and what your options are to fix it. Not only is good with - but she encourages lots of communication. She also did my ACL reconstruction surgery which had no complications, and at one month post-op, my scar looks incredible!
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If you're in need, go see Dr. Wolcott. She reconnected a torn meniscus root which was not clearly known at the time of surgery. However, she covered all the posibilities prior to the surgery with the worse case scenario so I could decide in advance what I was willing to endure for non-weight bearing recovery. She is personable, professional and did a great job on my meniscus for a repair that does not have 100% fix. She also has a great staff!!!!
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I would recommend Dr. Wolcott to anyone needing Othorpedic care. She always seems to be well informed of my circumstances and history, never seems rushed and I particularly like here matter-of-fact deameanor. She doesn't jump to conclusions and prefers to take a more methodical approach to determining the issue when it's not apparent. She's personable as is her staff and I just feel comfortable in their care.
- Jul 2018
I came here for a second opinion and it was the best decision! My only regret is not coming sooner!
- Jul 2018
Dr Wolcott and every staff member did an awesome job. She has not seen me in six years and remembers everything on my history, family etc. Her team was fast and thorough - X-ray took seconds, surgery setup took a handful of minutes and was clear and concise. Her assistant listened and asked great questions.
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Loved the staff and doctor. Great service and fast visit.
- May 2018
I have been to quite a few doctors for my knee and no one cared to truly listen and give me any type of solution. Dr. Wolcott knew something was wrong and offered solutions no one else could. I feel like I finally found a doctor willing to help!
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The Sexual History of London: From Roman Londinium to the Swinging City—Lust, Vice, and Desire Across the Ages
"Ms. Arnold's magnificent chronicle of sex throughout the ages not only helps us to understand the history that shaped the capitol's current desires, fetishes, kinks, and peccadilloes, it also allows us to return to the city, book in hand, to excavate London's deep sexual terrain."
In October 2009, a Catholic priest branded as "the devil in a dog collar" was jailed for eight years over a string of sex attacks on young boys at St. Benedict's, a leading Catholic School in north London.
In early November 2011, Lord Carlile of Berriew's report into St. Benedict's found that the monks in charge were guilty of a "lengthy and cumulative" failure to protect pupils from ongoing abuse. The report recommended that the Benedictine monks should forfeit control of the school. The Press Association reported that "a number of monks and teachers at Ealing Abbey and the neighboring independent school in west London have been linked to alleged abuse from as far back as the 1960s."
London, the capital of sin, is seldom far from scandal, and Catharine Arnold's The Sexual History of London: From Roman Londinium to the Swinging City—Lust, Vice, and Desire Across the Ages is proof that it has always been so. Regarding the clergy alone, Ms. Arnold describes prostitution in the medieval nunnery, makes reference to the Chaucerian monk whose main passion is "hunting, animals and women," and details the manner in which "many of London's most attractive churches were actually built on the proceeds of prostitution." The author demonstrates how the church was entangled in sexual scandal from its very beginnings in the capital: an alternative explanation, perhaps, of how so many Bibles found their way into London hotel rooms.
Ms. Arnold's previous studies of London include Necropolis: London and Its Dead and Bedlam: London and Its Mad. The Sexual History of London is an odyssey that begins with the Romans constructing their timbered lupanaria, or brothels, by the Thames and ends with Belle de Jour, and her lucrative career as a high-class call girl and Internet blogger.
The study is divided into 14 chapters, with a focus on Medieval, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian, and Victorian London. The author's examination of the Roman, 20th, and 21st century capitol yield decidedly thinner chapters. Nonetheless, this is an enviably broad yet detailed piece of research.
Ms. Arnold writes with a conversational clarity, never forfeiting her intellectual precision and poise. She proves expert in seeking out humorous or shocking anecdotes about the minutiae of everyday life, yet her work is never reduced to mere triviality for she maintains a steady eye on how the sexual landscape of London shifts and develops as a whole.
The author's ability to draw from the literature of a specific age in order to illustrate a specific mindset, mood, or environment is admirable. For example, when examining the complex dynamics and decadence of the court of Charles II, she turns to the most notorious of rakes, the Earl of Rochester, quoting his wickedly salacious ditty, "The Debauchée." Alternatively, when describing the "wanton behavior" found in the city's theaters, she reaches for Dryden.
Ms. Arnold's discussion of Samuel Pepys's sexual exploits and failings is particularly amusing: "from an 'experiment' when he lay down on the floor of his boat . . . and, by fantasizing about a beauty he had spotted at Westminster Hall, came to orgasm 'without the use of my hand' to a confession that he was so aroused by the queen and her retinue at Mass on Christmas Eve 1666 that he masturbated during the service." A very merry Christmas indeed.
What is perhaps most impressive about Ms. Arnold's approach to London throughout the ages is the manner in which she treats the city as a complex palimpsest. When discussing sailors visiting brothels on the Ratcliffe Highway in the mid 1600s, she is aware that the Romans left an earlier imprint by transporting slave girls to the very same spot to service their troops.
Ms. Arnold also charts the metamorphosis of London street names. Gropecunt Lane was the locus of, as the author describes, "the most abject, desperate form of prostitution" where horny clientele paid to put their hands up the skirts of prematurely aged prostitutes. The lane "eventually became the more respectable 'Grape Street' and eventually 'Grub Street,' the home of the literary hack (reminding all those who live by the pen that there is more than one way to prostitute oneself)."
The author goes on to reveal that "Codpiece Lane became Coppice Lane, but there was nothing that could be done with Sluts' Hole, which was transformed into Sluts' Well before disappearing forever into the Tenter Ground in 1700."
Ms. Arnold, a journalist, academician, and Nottingham city councilor who read English at Girton College, Cambridge, reveals that following her graduation she fell upon financial hardship and worked as a high-class escort in London. The author informed This Is Nottingham that far from looking like a "conventional hooker" she "was a gamine public-school girl with a fresh complexion and a good figure," and that she was "never hard off enough to be a real Mayfair Mercenary."
This barely warrants an intake of breath. The fact is that Ms. Arnold uses her personal understanding of the esoteric underworld of London's sex trade to great aplomb. The result is an, if not tender, then certainly sympathetic depiction of prostitutes throughout the ages, which refrains from judging or condemning the girls or their profession. The author is nonetheless a realist; in the course of their trade these are smart ladies, "hardworking girls."
A few readers may argue that by favoring London's sex workers Ms. Arnold upsets the balance of her study. For example, the author discusses how Mother Needham charges her girls for clothes before allowing them to work in her brothel, so that they are immediately in debt. The links to sex trafficking in contemporary London are all too apparent, yet the author declines to make the obvious connection.
Yet it is Ms. Arnold's unique journalistic angle that sets her ahead of many other writers discussing vice in the capitol. Having witnessed at first hand the economic and erotic lures, she understands why prostitution is a necessity and why the oldest profession in the world will always exist.
This is by no means the only reason to read The Sexual History of London. It is one of the most erudite, accessible, and well-researched books of its kind, further discussing the changing terrain of gay London, the exotic sexual kinks of Londoners throughout the ages, and the history of pornography.
Ms. Arnold ends, somewhat fittingly, with Andrew Marvel's "Ode to His Coy Mistress," a poem which, in her own words, declares that "sexual desire is the most basic of human impulses, the desire for the 'little death' ('la petite morte' or orgasm) . . . it is our way of defying the tomb."
As we read, London's sexual underworld continues to throb relentlessly. Another month yields another scandal springing forth from the church, government, or corporate world. Ms. Arnold's magnificent chronicle of sex throughout the ages not only helps us to understand the history that shaped the capitol's current desires, fetishes, kinks, and peccadilloes, it also allows us to return to the city, book in hand, to excavate London's deep sexual terrain.


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Weather and All-Sky Imagery - A Comparison of Observed and Local Analysis and Prediction System (LAPS) Simulated Clouds A Visualization Procedure (VP) has been developed at the ESRL's Global Systems Division to construct simulated imagery of the atmosphere. The VP uses ray-tracing and other tools to efficiently simulate various aspects of radiative transfer using analyzed or forecast model prognostic variables in clear (moisture) or polluted air (aerosols), clouds (cloud liquid and ice), and precipitation (rain, snow, and ice hydrometeors). From arbitrary vantage points and under day or night-time lighting conditions the VP renders polar or cylindrical projection images of the atmosphere and the underlying terrain. VP weather imagery can be compared with camera images captured with fish-eye (all-sky) or wide-angle lenses to assess the fidelity and improve the performance of Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) analysis and forecast systems. The VP is tested with an NWP system that produces very rapid update (15 mins or more frequent) and very high resolution (500 m or finer) analyses and forecasts (Local Analysis and Prediction System - LAPS). The cloud analysis of LAPS uses satellite (including IR and 1-km resolution visible imagery, updated every 15-min), METAR, radar, and aircraft observations along with a first guess forecast to produce 3-D fields of cloud and hydrometeor variables. The largely sequential data insertion procedure of today's LAPS is being updated with a 3/4DVAR cloud analysis module that in the future will be used both in LAPS and other fine scale data assimilation systems. Comparing analyses with day-time and night-time camera images under cloudy, precipitating, and clear/polluted air conditions, LAPS simulated VP imagery can realistically reproduce rainbows, twilight sky colors and other atmospheric phenomena. Since camera images are not yet used as observational input in LAPS, subjective and quantitative comparisons of high resolution observed and simulated weather imagery provide a highly valuable opportunity or ?acid test? to assess the quality of NWP cloud analyses. VP weather imagery can also readily convey NWP information about current and forecast weather in an easily perceivable, visual form to both scientific and lay audiences. To fill observational gaps at the small-scales, using the VP with variational assimilation techniques, observed camera images will also be assimilated in a 3/4DVAR cloud analysis module, useful in systems such as LAPS, GSI, and various global models.
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When your wedding is scheduled for July 7th, why not schedule a snowy engagement session to capture the best of both worlds!?! Diane and Evan literally had the perfect snowy day for their session. Even though Minnesota is cold for months on end during our winter season, there really is no guarantee of beautiful snow covered forests. When we arrived at Hansen Tree Farm, it was like walking into a winter wonderland! Seriously, epic! We get a lot of questions about cold weather sessions – will we look like we are freezing? Will we stay warm enough throughout the entire hour outside? Will it be miserable? Judging by these two's genuine smiles and contagious laughter, I think it's safe to say that the only thing you really notice on a winter engagement session is how much fun it is to snuggle up and stay warm with your honey!
We do, however, recommend a few things to ensure your winter engagement or portrait session is a success! First of all, the camera hides the temperature. We shoot in every temperature and have even done a few wedding day portraits in 20 below weather! The key is to dress in layers, have a warm place to warm up in between outfit changes and locations, and to bring a blanket! Not only can a blanket be incorporated into your session as a great prop that pulls in the colors of your outfits, but it can also serve as the perfect place to hide those goosebumps! We always move quickly through the session so you are really not standing in one place for very long. The camera only captures a small window into the backdrop and so bags or coats that you don't want photographed are easily hidden or cropped out of a photo.
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Asiana Airlines Inc. settled 72 personal injury claims in lawsuits filed over a July 2013 crash landing at San Francisco International Airport and is continuing to negotiate with other passengers.
The airline announced the settlement Tuesday in a federal court filing in Oakland, California, without describing terms of the agreements. Three people died after an Asiana flight carrying 291 passengers struck a seawall as pilots attempted to land. The impact tore off part of the tail and sent the jet skidding down the runway before it came to rest and caught fire.
Frank Silane, a lawyer for Asiana, told the court at a hearing last year that the airline was "ready to step up and settle these cases across the board." He said Asiana won't seek caps on damages by claiming no negligence. In the crash, 255 passengers and crew members suffered either no injuries or minor ones, while 49 suffered major injuries, Asiana said in court filings, citing the National Transportation Safety Board.
Silane didn't respond after regular business hours to phone and e-mail messages seeking comment on the settlements.
The case is In Re Air Crash at San Francisco, California, on July 6, 2013, MDL 2497, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (Oakland).


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We're passionate about wood carving! We support one another and enjoy reaching out to the community to share that passion to keep the art of wood carving alive. Our members, ranging from beginners to seasoned carvers, have partnered with Lancaster County Parks to offer beginning wood carving instruction for adults and we also teach woodcarving skills to local homeschool groups. Each year we carve holiday ornaments for Hospice of Lancaster, and we often display our work and represent the club at local festivals and events.
Plus, every March we sponsor a wood carving show - Wonders in Wood. Nearly 100 carvers, artists, crafters and vendors come together for a fun weekend to share their work and celebrate wood carving. The show is open to the public, and we warmly invite you to join us!
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A pup was so happy to be rescued, he couldn't hold back kissing his hero. It started when authorities in Maine received multiple calls about a dog stuck on the roof of a home.
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Edible uses
An infusion of the leaves is a tea substitute[3].
The purplish sap from the fruit is used as a food colouring in pastries and sweets. The colour is enhanced by adding some lemon juice[3].Leaves
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Laxative - the cooked leaves and stems are used[2][5]. The flowers are used as an antidote to poisons[4]. A paste of the root is applied to swellings and is also used as a rubefacient[6]. The plant is febrifuge, its juice is a safe aperient for pregnant women and a decoction has been used to alleviate labour[4].
The leaf juice is a demulcent, used in cases of dysentery[4]. It is also diuretic, febrifuge and laxative[4]. The leaf juice is used in Nepal to treat catarrh[6]. A paste of the leaves is applied externally to treat boils[6].Unknown part
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Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Basella alba. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.
A frost-tender perennial, it is not hardy outdoors in Britain but can be grown as a spring-sown annual[1]. A fast growing plant, capable of producing a crop within 70 days from seed in a warm climate[1][5], though it requires a minimum daytime temperature of 15°c if it is to keep growing vigorously so it seldom does well outdoors in Britain[5]. It does tolerate low light levels plus night temperatures occasionally falling below 10°c, and so can do well in a cold greenhouse[2]. Plants do not flower if the length of daylight is more than 13 hours per day[1]. Widely cultivated for its edible leaves in the tropics[1], there are some named varieties[3]. It is an excellent hot weather substitute for spinach[3].
Some authorities recognize three different species, B. alba, B. rubra and B. cordifolia[2], they are all treated here as being part of one species[K].Crops
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every Saturday this month we will be featuring a Smarty Mom Survivor. Our friends at Charlotte Radiology (Get your mammogram!) have partnered with us to introduce you to these brave and super Smarty Moms. This weeks Smarty Mom is Alisha Robinson. Let's meet her…
Alisha is an ultrasound technologist at CMC's Women's Institute. She regularly performed self-breast exams and over Thanksgiving, right after her 35th birthday she found a lump (Sunday). She went to Charlotte OB (Monday), who scheduled a diagnostic mammogram with Charlotte Radiology (Tuesday). On Wednesday we contacted her with the breast cancer diagnosis. On Thursday Blumenthal set her up with a surgeon and oncologist. In mid-September she finished her last radiation treatment!!!
She and her fiance, John, have a 3-year-old little boy – Zane who inspired her along the way. At first she asked "Why me?" But it quickly turned into "Why not me? I have great friends and family to support me and I'm strong enough to get through this." Family history was not a factor in her young diagnosis and she wants to encourage young women to be proactive.
Alisha's Smarty Mom Quick Facts:
Age: 35
Family: Zane Begley (3) and fiance, John Begley
Occupation: Sonographer for CMC- Womens Institute. Performs ultrasounds on high risk pregnancies
Alisha, Congratulations on your completion of radiation. How are you doing today?
Feeling great. Felt lump on Sun 11/22, DX on Wed 11/25, 1st chemo on 12/17, 8th (final) chemo on May 13th, 1st surgery on 6/16, 2nd surgery on 7/8. 1st of 33 radiations 7/29-9/14. Stage 2 Ductal Invasive carcinoma, Ductal carcinoma In Situ. 27 negative lymph nodes and 2.5mm cancer – removed. Worked throughout entire treatment except surgery!
What do you think was the biggest factor in the early detection of your breast cancer?
Self exams, knowing my body, and being very proactive about my medical care.
You have a young son – how did you talk to him about your illness and treatment?
I was diagnosed when Zane was just a little over 2 years old. I tried to explain to him that I had a "boo-boo" and the doctors were going to try and fix it. I told him I had to get medicine once in a while and it might make me feel sick and be tired. I told him not to worry when my hair falls out, because that just means that the medicines were working to make me better.
After I had surgery, he was very concerned about me and worried that he might hurt me. He didn't want to hold my left hand (affected side) because he wanted my "boo-boo" to get better first.
During my radiation treatments, I explained to Zane that the doctors had to make sure the "boo-boo" would not come back. He thought the markings on my chest were the coolest thing. One of my radiation therapists sent Zane a blue dinosaur tagaderm sticker. He immediately put it on his tummy and refused to take it off. Finally on my last day of radiation, I came home and showed him mine were gone. Then he decided to take his off. Afterward, he said "Mommy…my radiation is all done..that was hard work". That just melted my heart.
What was the biggest help to you as you went through treatment?
The biggest help was the support that I received from my friends, family, co-workers, medical team, and even strangers. On the days I received chemo, my coworkers wore T-shirts supporting me during my battle. They even put up posters with get well wishes that are still there.
What advice do you have for other young women about breast health and detection of breast cancer?
Be proactive with your healthcare. Don't ignore your gut when you feel that something isn't right (literally!).
What is your favorite family-time activity?
We love to take Zane out to the pool for swimming.
Favorite mommy-time activity?
What is that??? Actually a few weeks ago Zane went to beach with grandparents for the week. I was bored with all the extra time I had! I didn't know what to do with myself.
Favorite lunch spot sans kids?
Big Daddy's with friends
Favorite place to take the whole fam to dinner?
Usually Mexican
Best book you've read lately?
I enjoyed reading the series of FBI thrillers by Catherine Coulter.
Best movie?
My all-time favorite movie is Pretty Woman. But now I enjoy cuddling on the couch with Zane watching Toy Story 2.
Funniest thing Zane has ever said to you?
Well…he says A LOT of funny things, but recently one night after watching Toy Story, he said "Mommy, I have good news and I have bad news and it's an emergency. I have a big Buzz but I don't have a big Woody." Once I realized that he was talking about his Toy Story dolls, I laughed so hard I was crying. Then of course he repeated it for about 20 minutes!
Best birthday party you've attended/hosted?
Just recently attended a Toy Story themed birthday party at Ray's Splash Planet. I had a great time watching Zane and his 3-year-old friends splash around
Favorite date-night spot?
On the couch watching a movie
Best place to hang with your family?
Caswell Beach, NC
Minivan or SUV?
SUV all the way! Love my Santa Fe. It still feels sporty but with all the room I need.
Favorite phone app?
Facebook is my favorite. Zane's favorite is Vcast videos- he likes to watch the Nick Jr. clips on it.
Favorite CSP article so far?
Well of course the article Dr. Nikki Koklanaris wrote about gestational diabetes and the article about Dr. Courtney Stephenson and the Charlotte Fetal Care Center! (MFMs that I work with!)
Best kept secret in Charlotte?
I think the best kept secret in Charlotte is the dedicated and talented nurses, doctors, and technologists that care for women battling breast cancer. I want to thank everyone at Charlotte Radiology, especially Dr. Gromet and Dr. Sobel and mammographers Susan Len and Tai Mercer for taking such good care of me. Dr. Frenette, Dr. White, and all their staff at Charlotte Hematology and Oncology Associates and Blumenthal Cancer Center supported me from the beginning. A special thanks to Terri Carpenter for being my rock through this ordeal. Everyone at CHS Radiation Oncology was so supportive and cried tears of joy on my final treatment. Through this 10-month battle, I met the most wonderful caring people in the world. They will always have a special place in my heart.
I could not live without my…
My new slogan…"I fought like a girl and WON!"


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Elevation gain | 3,800-5,000 ft |
Season | Fall to spring in dry weather |
Terrain | Easy, graded |
Difficulty | Easy |
Required Vehicle | Main trail is easy with no need for 4×4 or even high clearance. Subaru perfection. High clearance 4WD useful for the side loop trails |
Time | 1 hour |
Length | 8.5 miles |
Current Road Information: BLM Bishop Field Office, 785 North Main Street, Suite E Bishop, CA 93514. 760-872-4881
Directions: From US 395, 6 miles north of Lone Pine, turn southwest on Moffat Ranch Road at the sign.
Site Location and Description: This is an extremely popular and scenic off-road trail that can be traversed by passenger vehicle (Subaru perfection). Movie Flat trail runs through the Alabama Hills Recreation Area along a low range of hills on the west side of the Owens Valley. The road's popularity stems from the rocky boulder-strewn hillsides that have served as the setting for movies, commercials and TV series. There are lots of side trails to explore which require 4WD and plenty of great primitive camp spots with dramatic views looking west into the Sierra. The main trail joins Whitney Portal Road, which is the major paved road that offers hiking access to Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States (14,494 ft). Hiking permits are required for day and overnight hikes and advanced reservations are essential. Although the main Movie Flat trail does not require 4WD, the large boulders and views of the Alabama Hills makes this an extraordinarily scenic trail and perfect for a mellow vehicle supported adventure.
For the 4×4 enthusiast (trail rated 3 out of 10 for difficulty), at GPS coordinates N 36 38.94 W118 07.82, you can take a road that branches off to the right and takes you to the remains of Old Abe mine up above Owens Valley. The final section of this road is significantly off-camber, so check it out before you drive it.
History of Movie Flat Trail area: The Alabama Hills were formed roughly 100 million years ago, at the same time as the High Sierra. Summer heat and winter snow has shaped their peaks into the dramatic skyline you see today. Archeological evidence suggests that the area has been in use for over 10,000 years. It was and still is an important area for the Paiute tribe who once used the land for Native American ceremonies, hunting, interment of the deceased, traditional religious practices and plant gathering and processing. In the early 1860's, the Paiutes were driven out of the area by settlers after many conflicts between the two groups over food and supplies. The Owen's Valley Indian wars ended in the winter of 1862, in the Alabama Hills, when settlers destroyed the Paiute's food reserves. In the spring of 1863, the Paiutes were relocated south to Fort Tejon in the Tehachapi Mountains.
The Alabama Hills were named after mines that were named by southern sympathizers after a Confederate battleship, the Alabama. Today, the Alabama hills are best known for their continuous use in movies, commercials and television shows. Shows like "The Lone Ranger", and "Gunga Din" as well as many other westerns were filmed here. There is a plaque at the start of the dirt road that commemorates the films. It was dedicated by Roy Rogers, who made his first film there in 1938. In 1969 the Bureau of Land Management created the Alabama Hills Recreation Area in order to help preserve the natural and cultural significance of the hills for future generations.


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As the story of Life is Strange continues, we see DONTNOD is certainly trying to give TellTale Games a bit of competition when it comes to episodic game releases with multiple choices on your journey.
Developer: DONTNOD
Play through Time: 2 Hours and 25 Minutes
Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Characters & Story
There is much carryover from your decisions in episode 1, especially when it comes to Nathan, your relationship with Kate, and how you handled things with Chloe. For with Nathan, in my play through, sending threatening text, spraying graffiti on the walls, and his dad threatening me with lawyers, it seems me snitching really pissed him off.
As for Chloe, me often not stepping up, or in, for her seems to be putting a slight strain on her trust in me, as in Max. Not to the point she dislikes Max, but every now and then, after she sees Max using her powers, and is awestruck, she mentions little things I didn't do for her and you can tell it is going to affect the story down the line. But, mostly, when it comes to Chloe, the focus maybe on her friendship with Max, but the mystery which is Rachel is starting to bloom little by little. Especially upon meeting Frank who is a low-level, I guess you could say, loan shark.
Leaving Kate. In the episode, we learn Kate went to a Vortex party and not only did she have fun, but she was possibly drugged by Nathan, and Victoria likely videotaped it. This naturally sends the very religious Kate over the edge, to the point that Max makes sure we know Kate is acting very much out of character. To the point, it seems the only options which may come from Kate is life or death.
What I loved most about this episode, and maybe the series as a whole thus far, is me being nosey seems to really matter. For, basing my opinion on episodic games off of the TellTale ones I've played, often it seems stuff we are allowed to look at, peer through, and etc., often are there for either scenery or for a little bit of information on the character. Rarely does it feel looking at a letter, or someone's stuff, will actually help you down the line. With this episode, though, me going through people's things actually led to some decisions, which couldn't be re-winded, and they weren't obligatory. Which I think adds the idea that while Life Is Strange isn't necessarily a detective game, it does make you feel you need to snoop and be aware of all opportunities.
Especially since this is one of the few games, I know of, which are so female-driven. Which I note because, as many have criticized, the video game industry is heavily male focused, and almost all the men are within Rambo style environments where it is them against the world and they are indestructible. However, with this series, as well as The Walking Dead, among I'm sure others, we are getting a different type of game.
One which seeks to not have you shoot up, blow up or make it seem your actions won't have major, game-altering, consequences. And while, arguably, the threat of a tornado, and unknown dangers, loom over the game, in a way they aren't the heart of it. The heart of the game, so I see, is the relationship between girls, with a minor focus on girls relationships with guys.
Take the situation Max had with Victoria in the last episode, and the opportunities you have with many of the female students, whether they are bullies, outcasts, or what have you. The game has a strong focus on trying to present complex women who are creative, strong willed, and all have some type of humanity not often given to girls in games. This can especially be seen with Max's friendships with Chloe and Kate, two drastically different characters.
Leading to the whole rewind function being highly useful for, with the ability to either make friends or enemies so easily, being able to change your mind is a blessing. Though, from what it seems, the rewind function maybe limited in the future. For as the episode reaches a close, Max's nosebleeds get worse and worse, making it seem we maybe increasingly limited on going back in time. I hope though the game won't impose a true stringent limit, though, if only because one of the main selling points, for me anyway, is not having to just back to my last save point for I found my decisions led to a consequence I can't live with.
With that said, though, there was one opportunity for a character to possibly die, and a part of me wished, as flexible as the game already is in some cases, it would have a sort of, "anyone is up for grabs," type of mindset. For while you do decide the fate of one character, Max has the opportunity to shoot one person, and possibly leave another for dead, and it would have been interesting if the developer let us have full control over fate. But, you know what? The more there is, in any game really, sometimes all it means is more opportunities to get stuff messed up.
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The Seattle Times recently published an article looking at local acupuncturists to create a "consumers report." We think it's worth looking a bit deeper at what they have uncovered to get a better understanding of the industry and more clarity on how to find the right acupuncturist for you and your situation.
Below is the article, and in blue, you will see our response.
Originally published November 24, 2017 at 6:00 am
The Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook undercover shoppers called a sample of area acupuncturists for their fees for private treatment of arthritic knee pain and were quoted prices ranging from $35 to $275 for an initial private session. By Kevin Brasler Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook Consumer's Checkbook
Back pain. Headaches. Allergies. Arthritis. Anxiety. Morning sickness. Acupuncture practitioners claim their centuries-old approach can successfully treat dozens of medical problems — with few side effects or risk of complications. Many health-care providers see acupuncture as a possible tool to battle the U.S. opioid epidemic, which largely was brought about by legal prescriptions of painkillers. Recently, the American College of Physicians released a recommendation to use acupuncture as one of the first treatments for low back pain, and The Joint Commission's "Pain Management Standards" now includes acupuncture as a non-pharmacological strategy for managing pain. YES! We are so proud that acupuncture for low back pain is recommended as the first line of treatment. Western medicine proposes several theories on how acupuncture works. One premise: It releases the body's own painkillers, or endorphins. This theory is supported by research that indicates needle insertion prompts the flow of adenosine, a chemical that reduces inflammation. Another hypothesis, the Gate Control Theory of Pain, argues that the body shuts down pain receptors in response to acupuncture's needling. It gets even more complicated - we have been able to isolate hundreds of different direct functional changes that acupuncture induces, but still, the overall concept of "how it works" isn't settled. We know it reduces inflammation, increases circulation, changes brain wave formation, changes nerve thresholds (both up and down), changes cell permeability, and many more individual functions based on what point or type of point is being stimulated. Although there's much evidence that acupuncture often alleviates pain and successfully treats a range of symptoms and diseases, there's no clear answer as to whether acupuncture is a microneedle magic bullet. Clinical studies aimed at measuring its effectiveness are limited. Many skeptics argue that any benefits of getting stuck probably derive from a placebo effect.
That's because it's difficult to test the efficacy of acupuncture. In double-blind studies, the gold standard for testing effectiveness of drugs or treatments, neither participants nor experimenters know which group is getting which treatment. Typically, one group receives the conventional drug or treatment while another group receives a placebo. The problem is, there are no good placebo substitutes for acupuncture — even when testers use sham needles, patients typically know they aren't really being poked. Part of the problem is, yes, difficulty in creating an actual placebo for controlled studies, but also that it is a holistic medicine - we treat the whole body. We don't use the same points for everyone with low back pain, so a controlled study of acupuncture for low back pain is near impossible to make that would replicate how we actually treat patients clinically. So maybe acupuncture's usually positive results are from a placebo effect. Or maybe all those needles somehow stimulate the body to heal itself or suppress pain. Or maybe getting yourself stuck works due to an as-yet-discovered process. If you're the patient, since it works and, when properly performed, involves very few risks and virtually no negative side effects, maybe you shouldn't overthink it. It's clear that patients who try acupuncture love it. A recent study by American Specialty Health Inc. (ASH) surveyed 89,000 patients who received treatment for chronic pain. It found a vast majority (87 percent) of patients rated their acupuncturists favorably (9 or 10 on a 0-to-10 scale), somewhat more favorably than patients rated conventional health-care providers (76 to 80 percent). Nearly all (99 percent) of the surveyed acupuncture patients rated their providers good or excellent, and almost none reported minor or serious adverse effects.
If you're looking for an acupuncturist, talk with your friends and physician for recommendations. The nonprofit Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook and Checkbook.org regularly surveys its members and Consumer Reports' subscribers on their experiences with health-care providers, including acupuncturists. For the next month, Checkbook is offering free access to its ratings of acupuncturists to Seattle Times readers via this link: checkbook.org/SeattleTimes/Acupuncture
If the acupuncturist is a physician, look for certification by the American Board of Medical Acupuncture (ABMA) (dabma.org), which means he or she is a medical-school graduate, completed at least 300 hours of acupuncture education in an ABMA-approved education program, passed an exam, and completed at least two years of medical-acupuncture clinical experience with a case history of not less than 500 medical-acupuncture treatments. Alternatively, consider a physician who is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (medicalacupuncture.org), which means he or she completed at least 220 hours of formal acupuncture training (there's no exam). If the acupuncturist is not a physician, check for certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) (nccaom.org), which means he or she earned a three-year master's degree or a combination of an apprenticeship with at least two academic years of formal education. The apprenticeship route requires at least 500 treatments within the past five years or 5,000 for a career. There's also an exam. NCCAOM-certified acupuncturists can add "Dipl. Ac." after their names. NCCAOM requires 660 hours of clinical practice on top of the Chinese Medical and Acupuncture theory, biomedicine, etc. There are definitely some good physicians that practice medical acupuncture, but many of them just haven't had the theory and clinical teaching and experience to produce safe, effective treatments. If you are going to go to a physician that practices medical acupuncture, or a physical therapist that practices dry needling, do your research and be sure that they have the proper training and experience to keep you safe. Although some competent acupuncturists don't bother seeking certification, there are plenty of certified ones, so take advantage of this quality check. As there are many qualified acupuncturists, and since other consumers tend to be especially satisfied with them, pay attention to prices. Checkbook's undercover shoppers called a sample of area acupuncturists for their fees for private treatment of arthritic knee pain and were quoted prices ranging from $35 to $275 for an initial private session. There was a lot of variation in how long the acupuncturists said this initial visit would last, though most estimated between 45 minutes and 90 minutes. I would be surprised to see a $35 initial private session unless it was actually a community acupuncture session or was part of a new patient special. $85-$275 would probably be more accurate, and even at an individual clinic this price will vary based on several factors. This is why many of us don't post our prices online - not to hide a big secret, but because it is complicated. Pricing changes based on insurance billed vs private, time in the consultation, time performing the treatment, needle "rounds," other modalities performed, etc. As for timing, 45 minutes sounds pretty short, but is possible - most likely you'll be looking at 60-90 minutes for the first visits, and 45-60 minutes for more follow up appointments. We also asked about prices for community acupuncture, which is a growing trend. (Acupuncturists treat multiple patients in the same room.) Prices quoted to our undercover shoppers for community acupuncture were far lower than those for private sessions, ranging from $15 to $55 per session.
Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook magazine and Checkbook.org is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help consumers get the best service and lowest prices. It is supported by consumers and takes no money from the service providers it evaluates. You can access Checkbook's ratings of area acupuncturists free of charge until Dec. 31 at checkbook.org/SeattleTimes/Acupuncture
Bottom line - find someone who is in your price range (or who can bill your insurance) that has enough experience to be safe and effective, and who you mesh with. We all practice a little differently - some focus more on "energy" while others focus more on a more bio-medical approach. Some use primarily direct needling (in the location of the pain) while others choose points in other areas of the body that correlate with the area of pain. Some of us use other modalities - massage, cupping, herbs, supplements, etc. You may have to try a few different practitioners before you find one that "fits." So if you've tried acupuncture and it "didn't work" or if it hurt, or you didn't like it, you may consider trying another practitioner - acupuncture is truly incredible at yielding results for functional change in our bodies, sometimes we just need to find the right fit :)
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Bodhisatva figures are basically various sublime Gods in Buddhist Culture. Each of them depicts their own nature. Here are some of the famous Bodhisatva Figures:
Shakymuni Buddha-fourth of the one thousand Founding Buddha's predicted to appear during the current eon-is shown seared on a jewelled platform upon which is a variously colored lotus supporting cushions of the sun (of which only the gold-coloured edge is visible) as well as the moon. Eight snow lions (two in each corner) symbolizing fearlessness support this specially prepared throne, indicating that whoever sits here possesses the fearlessness of a fully enlightened being.
Avalokeswara (Chenrezik in Tibetan) is a bodhisatva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. He comes in two manifistations one with four arms and the other in thousand arms. One prominent Buddhist story tells of foru armed Avalokeswara vowing never to rest until he had freed all sentient beings from samsara (The Wheel Of Life). Despite strenuous effort, he realizes that still many unhappy beings were yet to be saved. After struggling to comprehend the needs of so many, his head splits into eleven pieces. Amitabha, seeing his plight, gives him eleven heads with which to hear the cries of the suffering. Upon hearing these cries and comprehending them, Avalokeswara attempts to reach out to all those who needed aid, but found that his two arms shattered into pieces. Once more, Amitābha comes to his aid and invests him with a thousand arms with which to aid the suffering multitudes.
Green Tara is known as the 'Swiftone' or the 'Swift Liberator' due to her immediate response to those who request her aid. Green Tara's compassion for the welfare of all living beings is said to be even stronger than a mother's love for her children. She is the one who helps us cross over the ocean of suffering and guides us upon the path of enlightenment.
Tara means "Star" and "Savior" of leader. In the seventh century Tibet made its entrance on to the international political stages. King Srong Chong Gonpo unified Tibet and Nepal. He made two important political marriages with the princes from neighbouring countries. Both ladies practiced Buddhism and therefore Buddhism's temporarily gained a solid footing in Tibet. They brought a form of civilization to the Tibet.
Zambala (also known as Dzambhala, Dzambala, or Jambhala) is the God of Wealth and appropriately a member of the Jewel Family ( Ratnasambhava). In Hindu mythology, Zambala is known as Kubera. Zambala is also believed to be an emanation of Avalokeswara or Chenrezik, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. There are five different wealth Zambala, each has their own practice and mantra to help eliminate poverty and create financial stability.
Gyalten Sogdzin Rinpoche said that Zambala is the protector of all Lineages and of all sentient beings from all sickness and difficulties. Zambala is a Bodhisattva of material and spiritual wealth as well as many other things, especially of granting financial stability.
"Because in this world, there are all kinds of wrathful and negati
ve emotions or bad spirits, and sometimes they will harm you and other sentient beings, Dzambhala must take on such a wrathful and powerful form to protect us from these harmful spirits and negative karma. Especially, Dzambala helps us minimize or decrease all misfortunes and obstacles and helps us increase all good fortune and happiness."
Manjushree is most popularly known as the Godess of wisdom. According to Swayambhu Purana, the Kathmandu Valley was once a lake. It is believed that Manjushree saw a lotus flower in the center of the lake and cut a gorge at Chovar to allow the lake to drain. The place where the lotus flower settled became Swayambhunath Stupa and the valley thus became habitable.
Mantra: "OM AH RA PA TSA NA DHI"
Padmasambhava("Lotus-Born"), also known as Guru Rinpoche, was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist master. Although there was a historical Padmasambhava, nothing is known of him apart from helping the construction of the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet at Samye, at the behest of Trisong Detsen, and shortly thereafter leaving Tibet due to court intrigues.
A number of legends have grown around Padmasambhava's life and deeds, and he is widely venerated as a 'second Buddha' across Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Himalayan states of India.In Tibetan Buddhism, he is a character of a genre of literature called terma, an emanation of Amitābha that is said to appear to tertöns in visionary encounters and a focus of guru yoga practice, particularly in the Rimé schools. The Nyingma school considers Padmasambhava to be a founder of their tradition.
The Vajra Guru (Padmasambhava) mantra: "OM AH HUM VAJRA GURU PADMA SIDDHI HUM"
Amitabha is the principal buddha in Pure Land Buddhism, a branch of East Asian Buddhism. In Vajrayana Buddhism, AmitAbha is known for his longevity attribute, magnetising red fire element, the aggregate of discernment, pure perception and the deep awareness of emptiness of phenomena. According to these scriptures, Amitabha possesses infinite merits resulting from good deeds over countless past lives as a bodhisattva named Dharmakāra. Amitābha means "Infinite Light" so Amitabha is also called "The Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Light".
The basic doctrines concerning Amitābha and his vows are found in three canonical Mahāyāna texts:
Devanagiri version: om amitabha hrih
Tibetan version: Om ami dewa hri


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The various thematic memos included below summarize a large number of the measures composing the exceptional package enacted by the French State aimed at supporting companies particularly affected by the economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 crisis and the first lockdown (confinement) decided in March 2020 to limit the spread of the epidemy, and the strengthening of this package triggered by the second lockdown decided end of October 2020 and the subsequent curfew.
These measures are intended, in particular, to preserve the cash flows of companies whose business is adversely impacted during the lockdown.
These thematic memos are regularly updated by the Goodwin's teams based on legislation published in the French Official Gazette (Journal Officiel) as well as announcements made by the Government and the relevant governmental bodies.
The thematic memos cover the following areas:
1. Taxes and social contributions
- Tax measures for the benefit of companies
- Specific measures regarding time limits applicable for tax audits purposes
- Social measures for the benefit of companies
- Measures applicable to distressed companies
Read the Memo [Updated on November 4, 2020]
2. Corporate law
- Convening and holding of stockholders' meetings and other board meetings
Read the Memo [Updated on March 10, 2021]
- Distribution of dividends (or shares buy-back) for large companies benefiting from French State-aid in the form of French-state guaranteed loans or deferral of tax and social security obligations payment – Read the Memo [Updated on March 9, 2021]
3. Foreign direct investment
Communication « Foreign Direct Investment » : The European Commission requests Member States to fully implement their national regulations regarding the control of foreign direct investment (or, if not, to introduce the appropriate regulations) in the healthcare field.* In addition, the European Commission could also enforce its own powers under competition law to ensure a fair access to health facilities needed in the context of the pandemic and marketed/commercialized in the European Union by companies registered in third countries.
*(European Commission, Communication dated March 25th, 2020 (reference: C(2020) 1981 final))
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4. Financial Support Measures for Companies
- The French State Guaranteed Loan (PGE) / The Fonds de développement économique et social / Repaid Advances, together with the "FAQ - State-guaranteed loan" dated December 7, 2020 (updated French version only) – Read the Memo [Updated on April 7, 2021]
- Notion of distressed company under European Union law – Read the Memo
- Exceptional measures implemented by Bpifrance – Read the Memo
- Public support measures for domestic and export credit insurance– Read the Memo [Updated on January 4, 2021]
- European Financial Support Measures for Companies – Read the Memo
5. The solidarity fund
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6. Payments of suppliers of electricity, gas and water and payments of landlords
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7. Emergency support plan dedicated to support start-ups
8. Legal and contractual deadlines/time limits
- Extension of time limits during the state of health emergency and adaptation of legal proceedings during the state of health emergency
- Measures applicable to civil and commercial courts
9. Amicable proceedings and insolvency proceedings
- Temporary adaptation of the rules for distressed companies to reflect the consequences of the public health emergencies for private companies and agricultural businesses and to avoid massive job destruction
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Airplane: Iberia and its subsidiary Iberia Regional-Air Nostrum have a well-developed network of domestic flights throughout Spain. The strongest competitors in this sector are Spanair, Air Europa and Vueling. The most important hubs of domestic Spanish air traffic are Madrid and Barcelona.
Iberia, Spanair and Air Europa have flights from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura to Madrid, Barcelona and other destinations on mainland Spain.
Ship: Ferries and speedboats connect mainland Spain with the Balearic Islands and Spain's North African enclaves Ceutaand Melilla. The main national ferry company is Acciona Trasmediterránea. In addition to car ferries, it also operates passenger ferries and speedboats. Sleeping seats and cabins are available to passengers on the ferries to the Balearic Islands.
Rail: RENFE is Spain's national rail company and operates most of the country's train services. There is a luggage service (Consigna) at all main train stations, which is usually open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
There are several types of trains. A local rail network (Cercanías) is available for short distances and for large cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Málaga and Valencia. In long-distance traffic (Largo recorrido or Grandes Lineas), on the other hand, numerous train variants are used, from the slow regional train to the high-speed AVE train. AVE trains, for example, connect Madrid with Seville and Tarragona with Barcelona. Intercity trains, the Talgo, Talgo 200, Alaris, Altaria and Arco also run on Spain's rails. They offer travelers a quick and comfortable rail service across the country.
All long-distance trains are equipped with first (Preferente) and second (Turista) class areas. A comfortable, albeit expensive, way of traveling by train is to use the so-called Trenhotel trains. These offer sleeping possibilities in appropriate seats, in simple single or double cabins or in luxury cabins. The trains operate on the routes Madrid-La Coruña, Barcelona-Córdoba-Seville, Barcelona-Madrid-Lisbon and Barcelona-Málaga.
Fares vary greatly, depending on the train category and in some cases also on the travel time. Children between the ages of four and twelve receive a 40 percent discount. Children under the age of four travel for free. When buying a return ticket, there is usually a 20 percent discount on the return journey. People up to the age of 25 receive a discount of 25 percent on the fare if they are in possession of the appropriate train ticket.
A reservation is recommended for long-distance trips. Tickets and reservation options are available at the train stations, in the offices of the state railway, in travel agencies or on the Internet.
Car / rental car: large international rental car agencies have numerous branches in Spain. These include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz, among others. Pepecar specializes in renting small vehicles at relatively low prices. The company has offices in Barcelona, Ibiza, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Seville, Valencia and a number of other cities.
If you want to rent a car in Spain, you need a driver's license and must be 21 years of age or older. The larger car rental companies often require a credit card. Smaller companies, especially in the Balearic Islands, sometimes forego this condition.
Bus: a large number of companies offer bus connections, from small local routes between individual villages to fast intercity connections. In Spain, especially on long journeys, it is often cheaper to travel by bus than by train. Some travelers under the age of 26 receive discounts. The largest and most important bus companies in Spain include ALSA, Alsina Graells, AutoRes, Continental-Auto, La Sepulvedana and Socibus & Secorbus.
Most buses that connect villages and smaller towns have schedules and services tailored to the needs of locals, not tourists. So while there are numerous connections on weekdays, they are rather rare on weekends. In most major cities, buses leave from a bus station (Estación de Autobuses). In smaller towns there are stops on streets or in squares.
For short trips, there are often no tickets in advance. However, when traveling long-haul, travelers can usually book in advance.
Local transport: larger cities and provincial capitals in Spain have a reasonable bus network. In larger cities, a night bus service serves a limited number of lines. Madrid has the largest metro network in the country, followed by Barcelona. There are smaller metro systems in Valencia and Bilbao. Seville's is under construction.
Tickets are available on the buses or in tobacco shops and in underground stations. There are single tickets or the cheaper combined tickets of ten, which are then valid for both buses and subways.
Trams were removed from the streets of Spanish cities a few years ago. In the meantime, however, some are back in use. There are also a few new tram lines in Barcelona, as well as the Tramvia Blau tourist line. Valencia also has trams that take travelers straight to the beach, for example.
Bicycle: Spanish cities are not particularly attractive for cyclists. Barcelona is an exception. There are cycle paths and numerous rental stations along the main roads. There are numerous opportunities for mountain biking and long-distance tours in the Pyrenees and along the coast.
All regional trains and many local trains offer space to take bicycles with you. On the other hand, there are restrictions on long-distance trains. However, many buses allow you to take them along.
With the exception of Barcelona and popular tourist areas such as Andalusia, there are few options for renting bicycles in Spain. The costs vary considerably.


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By Brett McAleer on 2003-06-04
DVDFILE.COM has conducted a Q&A with the man responsible for creating the DAD DVD.
A fan of the movie series himself, Charlie De Lauzirika has tackled a Bond movie on DVD for the first time, following on from John Cork and David Naylor of the Ian Fleming Foundation who were largely responsible for creating the previous 19 Bond DVDs.
A rising star in the DVD production world, Mr. De Lauzirika has worked on Hannibal and many other Ridley Scott movies, such as Thelma And Louise.
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Mini Takes a Walk on the Wild Side With the 2021 Sidewalk Edition Convertible
Plan to drop nearly $40,000 on this Mini Cooper S Convertible variant.
Mini is bringing back a stylish special edition that launched way back in 2007. Arriving in dealerships this April, the 2021 Mini Cooper S Convertible Sidewalk Edition receives special wheels, colors, and interior features.
The Sidewalk Edition offers two paint color options: Deep Laguna Metallic and Enigmatic Black Metallic. Both hues are complemented by a special Anthracite soft-top roof. Custom designed two-tone 17-inch wheels finish off the exterior's look.
Inside, there's a custom steering wheel and floor mats. Cabin surfaces also feature unique illumination. Sidewalk badging is also strewn about the cabin, including the small convertibles aluminum door sill trim.
Since it's based off the Cooper S, the Sidewalk Edition receives motivation from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 189 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is standard on the Sidewalk Edition, but an extra $1,500 adds a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to the mix.
With a sticker price of $39,250, the Cooper S Convertible Sidewalk Edition costs a significant chunk of change. Fortunately, it boasts a long list of standard features, including LED headlights and foglights, a head-up display system, a Harman/Kardon premium sound system, an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an in-dash navigation system, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
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Thanksgiving Day. Leo & family came had dinner & supper here, he plowed potatoe ground. Rose [Rosalia] & Bert [Bertille] went to Red Bud to Wedding mass of Marcella Gregson & Leslie Heyl; very pretty wedding, bride had long train white Satin dress with short veil & her attendants 2 sisters, one in rust & green with veils & wreath to match dresses; Walter gave her away & best man were Robert Heyl & Cletus Gregson; during the ceremony a terrible earthquake, roared just shook the church, people all went out, for a few mins, some places it was awful bad. Jerome Cortner house Chimney was cracked & did damage several other places; some plaster fell in Red Bud church, Gregson & Heyl had wedding dance at Log Cabin & Jerome Schilling & Elizabeth Shields had there wedding dance at Pautlers. Uncle Fred & A. [Aunt] Mary came here, then they went to Waterloo to dance, there is also one at Brezzy Hill tonite. Bill [Klein] came this eve. The Thanksgiving & Turkey dinner was a big run out of Turkey had to served pork sausage, had fed 600 at 2′ o clock – turkey was all; had awful crowd.
Saturday, Oct. 7, 1939
Rained a little last nite. Mr. Englerth of Smithton Bill's grandpa died yesterday afternoon he was sick & paralize [sic] for a few years & is pretty old 83 yrs. Bill [Klein] called yesterday eve. Emil was over awhile this morn. Uncle Fred & A. [Aunt] Mary & pap went to Wm. Gregson's sale, on the Heyl farm; he is going to move back to Hecker again in Al. Monike's place. they say. Hess & Ludwig Ford dealers of Waterloo are having the 1940 V8 on display at Brezzy Hill tomorrow nite, with free dance & cash attendance prize, dancing 8 to 12 – 8 pc. Siegels Orch. Bill [Klein] came this eve with 1940 V8. Deluxe Maron, beautiful car, with radio & heater; we went to Smithton to his grandpas.
Saturday, Sept. 9, 1939
Went to Waterloo this afternoon, sale of Mrs Wild Perry May Auct; not much of a crowd, things went cheap. A. [Aunt] Mary bought wash stand $1.40 & leniloum [sic] for kitchen $2.70. Frankie Englerth & Viola Einwich were married today, wedding dance at Brezzy Hill tonite. Bill [Klein] is invited to go. Uncle Fred & A. [Aunt] Mary came to get stand, we brought along home for them. Leo & Rose [Rosalia] came to get Marita, had watermelon.
Friday, September 1, 1939
Awful hot. Bill [Klein] is starting in today, with Sq. Deal Motor Co. at Smithton, going in business for himself. Favre is going to open a shop at Freeburg. A customer of Bellville [sic] stopped in, bought 25 [cents] melon. Pap cutting corn. Bert [Bertille] canned 4 qt. tomatoes. Seen in paper Leroy Siefert & Eliz. Buss were married Wed; going to barn dance next Wed. nite at Brezzy Hill. He works in Kroger store in Waterloo. Al. Cleveland won medal $5. for Champion horse shoe pitching at New Hanover last Wed. at Farm Bureau pinic. John Koeinsbmork 70; died at Red Bud hospital will be buried Sat. morn. at Waterloo church & cemetery, manager of Waterloo Mill. We got card from Isd. Orlet, invitation to church wedding Thurs. morn. to Phylis Bugger of Belleville at St. Marys Parish. Went to Leo's took watermelon along. Uncle Fred & A. [Aunt] Mary & Henry's family were all there celebrating Rosalia's birthday.
Sunday, June 19, 1938
We all had dinner here today. Mrs. Ralph Prediger, nee Ethel Parker was operated for appendix Mon. of last week. Elmer Probst & Lorretta Kraft married today; wedding dance tonite at Brezzy Hill. Arthur Cowell's boy was married Fri; dance at Log Cabin. Clara Wagner & Mrs. Joe Watchel came to see the baby [Rosalia's baby – Marita Orlet] this morn. Mr. Geo Haudrich & Elmer came Sat. got the mare $135, for Elmer.
Friday, Dec. 4, 1936
Fried in 3 gals sausage, Pap hauled wood with wagon, one in basement & 1 small outside. Chick Brand & Val. Braun of Red Bud took the safe & alarm, etc. out of the bank today. The wedding of the Tipton parish on Thanksgiving Day were in the paper today, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lengyl will make there home at 2823 A. Keokuk St. St. Louis Mo. & Mr & Mrs Gus Fahey at 3108 Abner Place. St. Louis. Mr. Elmer Winkler & Mamie Crook were married at Waterloo parsonage also. Thanksgiving Day wedding dance at Brezzy [sic] Hill. There were 7 wedding dances, in Monroe Co. on that day the paper says.
Thursday, Sept. 19, 1935
John Lehrs of Belleville buried this afternoon Stehfest cemetery. Papa went down to see Hy. Armstutz about corn fodder, pap & Rosalia cut some this morning. Mrs. Alfred Crook daughter, the youngest & Miller boy being married this morning at Waterloo Church & wedding dance at Brezzy [sic] Hill to nite. Uncle Fred & Aunt Mary came & we went to the dance, nice crowd, & pretty wedding bride all white with veil & 2 bridesmaids cousins, in light pink & blue; with head bands; best man in dark blue suits, her brother & his brother; she is 19 yrs. & him 21, nice couple. We trimmed up tin cans for flower pots.
Sunday, March 17, 1935
St. Patricks Day. Went to church, went out to Uncle Freds & had dinner & supper, played cards listened to the radio. Mr. Bill Braun of Red Bud came gave us all a ride in his new coach, we all got a chance on one to be given away in Apr. by the Co.; he is a sales agent for chev, working for Schrieber; at Red Bud; we rode out as far Blackjack road & back again, papa drove the car. Oak Grove & Doanhoe's Brezzy Hill all are having St. Patricks dances tonite, we didn't go; Lent.
Tuesday, March 5, 1935
Papa went out to Henry's, also Ivo Rapp he got 20 bus. oats, @ 60¢, just sacked them up & weighed them didn't take them along. Uncle Fred & Aunt Mary came went to the Catholic euchre, was an awful large crowd at the euchre, 33 tables, a quilt was raffled away. We went to Brezzy Hill, to a dance, last before lent, Pals Harmony played musci [sic], not much of a crowd; to much doing tonight, all over something. Celestine Neff was here selling chances on the quilt to be raffled.
Saturday, March 2, 1935
Beautiful day. Papa went to Red Bud; we sewed lettuce & cabbage & tomato seed in the hot bed. Uncle Fred & Aunt Mary came, went along with us to Brezzy Hill, free dance, nice crowd for being so many dances.


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PRISM Hosting Duke Energy Sustainability Energy Summer Institute
Indiana high school environmental science and agriculture teachers will learn about sustainable energy through an intensive "boot camp" experience July 8-13 on campus. This free workshop is being provided through the institute's Portal Resource for Indiana Science and Mathematics (PRISM) program, with support from the Duke Energy Foundation.
The Duke Energy Sustainable Energy Summer Institute will combine classroom and laboratory professional development with vocational experiences through projects featuring emerging alternative energies and off-campus visits to energy production facilities.
Teachers can still register for this summer's workshop. Apply online at www.rose-prism.org, then go to the main menu and click on Event Registration. Register through the Duke Energy Sustainable Energy Experience 2018 link.
Instruction will cover the following topics: U.S. power grid, energy conservation, solar and wind energy, coal-fired power plants and natural gas combined-cycle power plants.
Field visits are being planned to Duke Energy's power plant in Cayuga, Ind., Northern Indiana Public Service Company's power plant in West Terre Haute, Ind., the Indianapolis International Airport's solar farm, and wind energy farms in Benton County.
During the course of the six-day workshop, teachers will develop academic standards-based, practical and comprehensive lessons to help their students learn about sustainable energies. Teachers also will receive a kit of materials for lab activities, an Apple iPad mini 4 and access to the Moodle learning management system.
There are no costs for teachers to participate in the workshop. Rose-Hulman will provide room and meals on campus. All participating teachers must reside in a Duke Energy service territory in Indiana, Duke Energy must be the primary electric service provider at the teacher's home, and participating science and agriculture instructors must be planning to teach units on sustainable or alternative energies in the future.
Since late 2002, the PRISM program has provided interactive digital learning tools and professional development workshops for Indiana teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics areas. Learn more at www.rose-prism.org.
Duke Energy Indiana's operations provide about 6,800 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 820,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it the state's largest electric supplier. Duke Energy is a Fortune 125 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com.
The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to address the needs of the communities where its customers live and work. The foundation provides more than $30 million annually in charitable gifts. The foundation's education focus spans kindergarten to career, particularly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), early childhood literacy and workforce development. It also supports the environment and community impact initiatives, including arts and culture.


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The Litecoin halving is imminent and is predicted to occur on Tuesday, August 25th. Approaching so quickly, the Litecoin Association would like to reflect on the tremendous accomplishments and milestones achieved by its community during these last four years.
On October 7, 2011, Litecoin was created and its genesis block was processed. Six days later on October 13th, Litecoin was released to the world — to mine on and utilize — via BitcoinTalk.org (small note, only 3 blocks were mined by Charlie Lee to test the network, the gap between the genesis block and release date was to ensure more people were aware of Litecoin at launch to ensure a fair launch and distribution). While Litecoin was not the first alt coin, it has been the most successful. Its adoption and acceptance within crypto communities, outside businesses and industries, and now regional, state, and national governments speaks volumes about its potential and is, frankly, incredible.
Everyday, we are seeing increased activity with Litecoin. From miners to traders, to developers, merchants, exchanges, and general public, Litecoin is becoming synonymous with the word cryptographic-currency. It is listed on nearly all crypto-currency exchanges, and businesses are starting to accept and hold Litecoin as a form payment. Examples include REMAX London, Cheapair.com, BTC Trip, and eGifter.
Beyond community involvement, Litecoin has one of the strongest and most secure networks on Earth. In October 2014, Litecoin surpassed the 1 terahash milestone. First achieved by Bitcoin and only achieved by cryptocurrencies having specialized mining equipment known as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), the terahash milestone ensures the strength and security of the network so that it may be utilized confidently as a payment method.
Recently, there have been rumblings about the price of Litecoin due to its halving. Between the technophiles, traders, hobbyists, and others, we feel it is critical to mention that the price of Litecoin (while exciting) is not paramount to the goal of what we are trying to achieve as a cryptocurrency. The industry as a whole, not just Litecoin, have come a long way. And we feel it is critical to remind everyone that what we are doing is civilization defining. To be able to send remittances within minutes, to store legal information digitally without fear that the documents would be shredded, to be your own bank, and more, all in a decentralized manner, is revolutionary. To be able to accomplish these tasks are so momentous that it has attracted the attention of governments and trillion dollar industries! This is why we do what we do as an industry.
For those who wish to understand a bit more about the halving, the Litecoin Association has produced an educational video on it found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPxq8CgMooI which describes in basic terms what the halving means and its significance to Litecoin. This is one in a series of growing videos that we have produced in order to explain crypto currencies to those both inside and outside of the crypto communities.
We at the Litecoin Association are both proud and humbled that we can play our small part in the crypto currency ecosystem and industry. The halving is a significant milestone for litecoin, and with the support of the multiple communities, one step closer to defining the future for the world.
And remember, you can't spell aLTCoin without LTC.
Thank you
The Litecoin Association
Andrew Vegetabile
Jason King
Eric Mihalik
Ryszard Mielcarek
Phillip Auman
For more information about Litecoin merchants, exchanges, wallets, and more, please visit www.Litecoin.com
Now in 2019 another Litecoin Block Halving Happened.
LTC generated per day is now 7,200. Now we have 12,5 Litecoins per mining block. Next halving will be around 03 Aug 2023.


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Last weekend's long training run called for 10 miles. This is ususally the max distance I train up to for half marathons – sometimes I add a mile walk after the 10. Usually I approach this distance with relief in my training, but last weekend it was more like dread as its only HALF of the longest distance I will be running to train for the Walt Disney World Full Marathon I am running in January. Despite a lingering feeling I am fighting "WHY DID YOU SIGN UP FOR FULL?", the run started out great. It was sunny and mid 40's so pleasant temperature wise for me. Suddently at mile 8, Dr Evil showed up.
He stole it. I had set a goal pace and was happily meeting it, more so actually. I stopped mile 8 at my car to switch out water bottles and I never quite recovered. I also took of my vest as I was hot. Perhaps I took too long, perhaps mentally I was "At the Car" and ready to go home rather than run miles 8, 9 and 10. The nagging if you can't even do 8 miles how are you gonna do 26.2 hit me. I walked more than my usual 30/30's called for. It was time to suck it up.
I was able to get it back and here is what I did during the run:
- Gave myself permission to walk in mile 8 more than my intervals and NOT look at my Garmin at all during that mile.
- Told myself I would get back on track during mile 9.
- Told myself I would step it up in mile 10 to finish strong and be AT my goal pace.
- Changed out my music just before mile 9.
And it worked. I was close to the Walt Disney Full max 16 minute mile limit at mile 8, but I was just under it. Mile 9 was faster than 8 and while slower than target pace, but for sure closer than mile 8. Mile 10 was faster than 9…granted, I wanted it to be faster, but I got some texts from my husband who was in charge with getting Mini Me to her tennis event and needed responses. Dude, I am running 10 miles, please leave me be.
The best thing, I finished EXACTLY with an average of the 10 miles at my target pace – training goal met. I realized in mile 10 I was close to making my goal and I finished right on the money. While I normally tend to focus on the negative when it comes to me, I was able to look at big picture and celebrate it.
After my run, I got some advice from my training coaches about this nagging feeling and you know what – I need to Let.It.Go…yeah, thanks Elsa. Each training run builds on the next one and I need to just get them done. I don't go for the max distance until 2 months from now, I need to stop thinking about 26.2 and focus on what is my next run. Today its 3 miles, yah, just 3. I need to get out the door and get them done.
Have you ever had to get your mojo back? What did you do to get hour head back in the game?
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Giving Tuesday, an annual international day of giving, is December 3. Please, include Tennessee Equality Project in your giving plans. When you support TEP, you make it possible for us to fight back against adoption discrimination bills, anti-transgender student bathroom bills, and attacks on marriage equality. You give us the capacity to organize throughout Tennessee, and that allows us to defend the LGBTQ community. We are grateful for your support.
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