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Manolo Blahnik, Chanel, Hermès—these are just a few of the brands that Vaunte co-founders Leah Park and Christian Leone sort through on a regular basis. Park and Leone launched their online luxury consignment shop after meeting and working together at Gilt Groupe, an experience that taught both fashion world pros about the ins and outs of e-shopping. Now, they are plundering the closets of the type of women who were Gilt's early adopters—monied, stylish and really into shopping—for their new venture. Racked sat down with the duo on their first West Coast buying trip to talk about what it's like browsing the wardrobes of NYC's (and now LA's) most wealthy women.
What's the most impressive thing you've tracked down in someone's closet?
Leah: For me, it's not one item but it's that this one starlet [aka a consignor]—her entire closet that she gave us was vintage Chanel. Every single item.
Christian: We took about 40 to 50 items. She had probably 300 items and we're actually going to replenish the closet [online]. She wanted to see how it would sell, she wanted to test it. And we've done really well with it. It's a lot of nineties Chanel.
Leah: It's vintage Chanel she's worn once.
Christian: She has two daughters, both of which are in high school, and for a long time she was saving it because she wanted to give it to her daughters. And they are just not interested. They want Alexander Wang. And she's like, 'Honestly, I don't think it's going to change.' When I was young, all my girlfriends wanted to borrow their mother's Chanel chain bags. These days, teenagers want to dress a little funkier.
Have you ever come across a piece in someone's closet that you wanted to buy for yourself instead of putting it up on the site?
Leah: Absolutely. And when the clothes come in, every single girl in the office walks over and combs through it. All the girls are obsessed.
Christian: I unfortunately can't buy anything, but so many girls call me and are like, do you think I should get this? Be honest.
Leah: They [the women featured on the site] buy from each other.
Christian: I was at a part right before Christmas at Bronson Van Wyck's [in New York] and Meredith Melling Burke from Vogue was there and Jill Kargman was there and Veronica Beard was there. And we'd profiled both Veronica and Jill. And Meredith was like, 'Veronica, I bought your Chloé dress.' And she's like, 'You did?! I bet it didn't fit you, I'm so much bigger than you.' And Meredith said, 'No, it fit me perfectly.' And Veronica said, 'I love your little Dennis Basso fur' and Jill was like, 'I know, it sold the first day!' Then Jill said, 'I saw that Chloé dress—it's not really my style but I loved it.' And it was fun to see how they all were talking about these items and their closets. This was a month after we launched and a designer, a writer and a Vogue editor were all talking about something that we did.
How do you decide how much things are going to cost?
Leah: We value pieces by wear and tear, brand name and the style. Is it current, is it going to sell? It's typically discounted; sometimes, though, pieces go up in value. I purchased a Chanel bag at Bergdorf while I was working there and it was a very special one with perforations but a classic look. And I sold it for almost a thousand dollars more than I bought it for. And its value is going up and up.
What's the most expensive item that you've sold?
Leah: That Chanel bag for $3,000.
What brands are your biggest sellers?
Christian: Chanel, Gucci, Chloe, Hermes. Chanel ballet flats? Poof, gone.
Leah: Chanel, Louboutin. But our ready-to-wear sells well, too, because everything is brand-name and in amazing condition. And we want to style it in a way that is a little more fresh and risky. We want to show edge and a point of view.
How do your starlets in LA differ from those in New York?
Christian: We have women do questionnaires. In New York, a lot of women have T. Anthony luggage and their favorite flower is the peony. And in LA, T. Anthony is not the luggage and peony still is a popular flower, but women are definitely more edgy here. Maybe it's because the women we've shot in New York—they're not classic in terms of their fashion but kind of in an uptown lady sort of way. There's that traditional New York, boarding school thing...
Leah: ?the uniform, it's a lot of black, versus a more free, flowy, sheer, lacy and colorful. Slightly more feminine.
Christian: What I find very similar is that the women we're shooting in New York and the women we're shooting in LA—they all know each other. It's very connected. Tomorrow we're shooting Heather Taylor and Simone LeBlanc. Simone sent me an email saying, 'You're shooting Heather tomorrow at 11 and me at noon, should I plan that you're going to be later?' And I said 'No, we have two teams.' But I love that they all talk about it.
Leah: We were at Clare Vivier's today and I asked, 'Where's all your stuff?' And she said, 'Oh I forgot to bring it.' I responded, 'You're going to have to send it to New York.' And she said, 'Since you're shooting Heather tomorrow I'll just drop it off at the shoot.' We didn't tell them!
Christian: It's kind of what we want, we want that community.
If you're not currently a member, Leah and Christian have provided this link just for Racked readers.
· Vaunte [Official Site]
· Fashion Star's Louise Roe Compares Rich Girls in LA & London [Racked]
· All Whale Week Posts [Racked]


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Review of Creeping Lily Turf {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
Creeping Lily Turf Order
07/15/2015 By Mia Knowles
07/15/2015 By Mia Knowles
I want to say that I was very skeptical about ordering live plants to be shipped, but I took a chance. I was EXTREMELY PLEASED! All 50 plants were very healthy. I planted them the day they arrived and they are thriving. The price was very reasonable. I will order plants from this company instead of going to the nursery that is much more expensive. It is refreshing to be able to trust me quality of plants that Classy Groundcovers provides!

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Micah 6:1-4
Matthew 12:38-42
Have you ever been summoned for jury duty in Superior Court? If so, then you probably remember sitting in the jury room waiting for your name to be called and possibly hoping against hope that you won't be called for a long trial because of your busy schedule! Ghostwriter BWL studied this very chapter in writing to write his paper.
Sure enough the bailiff calls your name and you and the other potential jurors leave for the court room. As you enter, all the court officials, the attorneys, and defendants are there and together we all await the judge.
Today's reading from the prophet Micah invites us to enter into this scene in prayer. Be prepared, we may find some role reversals in this courtroom!
The prophet calls us to listen, to hear the cosmic dimensions of the trial… mountains, hills and the foundations of the earth. Yahweh is both judge and accuser, while Israel, God's chosen (and each of us who enter into this reading today in prayer) are the defendants!
The Lord calls us to attention. "Arise! Present your plea before the mountains and let the hills hear your voice! " Then the Lord appeals to the mountains to hear Yahweh's plea… to pay attention along with the foundations of the world; For the Lord has a plea against the people and enters into trial with Israel.
Addressing Israel, and each of us who enter into this reading today in our own lives, Yahweh asks: "What have I done to you, or how have I wearied you? Answer me!….
Then the Lord gives examples of all God had done for the people…
Take a some time for your own reflection. What has the Lord done for me? Let us be reminded of our daily call to do what Yahweh requires of us: Ongoing internal conversion and a proper attitude of spirit – the same spirit that Hebrew Prophets proclaimed:
"To do justice, to love with God's love-"hessed" – with God's mercy, kindness… that expression of love, our daily response to God's love in our everyday lives. All summed up in the familiar conclusion of this reading:
"You have been told, O man and woman, what is good and what the Lord requires of you: "ONLY DO THE RIGHT AND TO LOVE GOODNESS, AND TO WALK HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD".
The judge looks at me, at each of us and speaks: " Will the defendant(s) please stand.
What is the verdict of the jury?"
Sr. Marcella Fabing, C.S.J. is on the staff at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center, Citrus Heights, California.


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Professor Megan Davis re-elected to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
The Australian Government has welcomed the re-election of Professor Megan Davis, to the United Nations (UN) Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Professor Davis was elected for a second term at the meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on 25 April in New York.
Australia is rightly proud that our outstanding Indigenous candidate was re-elected as a member of the pre-eminent UN body for Indigenous issues for another three year term.
Australia is a long-standing supporter of the Forum, which acts as an advisory body to ECOSOC, and provides expert advice on a wide range of Indigenous issues including economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights.
Since Professor Davis' initial election to the Forum in 2010 she has proven herself to be an active and highly valued member, including holding the portfolios of gender and women, and administration of justice.
A distinguished lawyer with over 15 years' experience in Indigenous international advocacy at the UN, Professor Davis also researches and teaches in the field of Indigenous peoples and international law, Indigenous peoples and constitutional law and violence against Indigenous women.
While Professor Davis was nominated by the Australian Government, she will serve as one of 16 independent experts – eight nominated by governments and elected by ECOSOC members, and eight nominated by Indigenous NGOs and appointed by the President of ECOSOC.
The Government's nomination of and support for Professor Davis's re-election to the Forum is a clear demonstration of its ongoing commitment to strengthening the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians based on mutual trust, respect and understanding.
This will be Professor Davis's final term on the Forum.


text: Imagine this: You groggily awaken from a frenzied night of bacchanalia to discover a half-eaten bucket of fried chicken resting upon your stomach and your hair slicked back with gravy. You do the only sensible thing and sloppily devour the room-temperature pile of garbage before flinging yourself into the shower. You scrub and scrub but the unmistakable stench of fried chicken won't stop emanating from your hands. You try everything from tomato juice to low-grade acid, but no matter the course of action, you are still enveloped in the scent of greasy chicken.Fried chicken is arguably the true sovereign of all poultry dishes, but that doesn't mean having your hands continually reek of day-old popcorn chicken is a regal trait. Or maybe it does, after all.KFC Hong Kong is taking the concept of "Finger Lickin' Good" to heretofore unexplored realms, and it just might end with your having bloody nubs for fingers. That's because the global fast-food chain just released an edible nail polish—and you best believe it tastes of their iconic chicken. (It probably also tastes of desperation and loneliness, but that's beside the point.)Marketing giant Ogilvy & Mather is the brains behind the product, which is targeted at Hong Kong youth. They say they worked with food technologists at McCormick—the same company that produces KFC's herbs and spices mix—to come up with "natural ingredients" that mimic KFC's most popular recipes: Original and Hot & Spicy. To use, customers should "simply apply and dry like regular nail polish, and then lick – again and again and again."The nail polishes are packed in "designer" bottles and boxes, and have been "teased" on social media in advance of a launch this week. A video (heavy on the EDM) is supposed to convince young people that it's cool to eat the nail polish off their fingernails—especially if it smells and tastes like chicken.This certainly isn't the first time a fast-food monolith has attempted to distill and encapsulate their wares into the realm of cosmetics. As part of an April Fools' Day campaign last year, Burger King Japan released a meaty perfume in homage to the Whopper, titled Flame-Grilled Fragrance.Even if having your hands perpetually smell like the bottom of a deep fryer doesn't immediately tickle your fancy, KFC has you in mind. After all, the next time you're grabbing some dim sum, you might just want to bring along some nail polish to put on your chicken feet.


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Serves 3/4
500g pork mince
1 egg – beaten
1 medium cooking apple - grated
1 tbs chopped fresh sage
1 tbs chopped fresh parsley
1 dessert spoon chopped fresh lemon thyme
1 ½ tbs chopped fresh chives - onion and/or garlic
¼ tsp celery salt
Ground pepper
Place the mince in a large mixing bowl
Add the beaten egg and mix together
Add all the chopped herbs, celery salt and a couple of turns of black pepper
Mix thoroughly together
Add the grated apple and mix in
Divide into 4 or 6 rounds (I use disposable thin latex gloves for this)
You'll need to squeeze out excess moisture as you do this
Place onto a baking tray and flatten.
Keep in the fridge if you wish to save until later or freeze
To grill - place them under a hot grill, for about thirty minutes, turning over half way.
NB Sometimes the grated apple begins to burn at the edges, if this happens place a sheet of kitchen foil over the top finish cooking.
Always check the middle to make sure they are cooked through before removing.
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Apple and Lemon Verbena Sauce
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Rob Kardashian Living With Blac Chyna!
Rob's relationship with Blac Chyna seems to be progressing quite rapidly, while the rest of the family seems to be disappointed as Ms. Chyna is one of their biggest foes!
In fact, Blac Chyna is the ex-girlfriend of his half-sister Kylie Jenner's boyfriend, Tyga, and the two share a son together!
The 28-year-old kept a low profile for quite some time due to various health concerns, but his love life is back in the spotlight after starts dating Ms. Chyna.
Khloé Kardashian took to Twitter to voice her disapproval and wrote, "You can do anything. But never go against the family."
Sources say Khloé is rather disappointed because Rob lived with her for years, but now he's got most of his stuff at Ms. Chyna's place.
"The drama continues. Rob still has some of his things at Khloé's house. He hasn't arranged to pick it up," the insider says.
"Khloé knows that he is living with Blac Chyna. Khloé feels very betrayed. She always stood up for Rob and defended him. She has gone out of her way a million times to help him. She is very frustrated at the lack of respect for his family."


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Sponsored by Writer's Union of Canada
& the Creative Writing Degree Program at Capilano College
The Spring 2008 OPEN TEXT series at Capilano College continues on February 12th, 2008 with a presentation by Calgary & Montreal poets, playwrights, novelists, and translators Claire Huot and Robert Majzels. Majzels and Huot will present a collaborative, multi-media talk that addresses the reception of classical Chinese poetry into English.
Tuesday, February 12th
Library 321 @ 3:30
Capilano College
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver
CLAIRE HUOT has lived in and out of China for the past 20 years. Fully trilingual (French, English and Mandarin), she has written two books on contemporary Chinese culture— La Petite révolution culturelle, (Arles, France, 1994) and China's New Cultural Scene (Duke University Press, USA, 2000). The Prison Tangram is her first book of fiction. Huot is currently teaching Chinese film at the University of Calgary and has a feature column, in Chinese, in New World, a Chinese cultural magazine.
ROBERT MAJZELS is a novelist, playwright, poet and translator, born in Montréal, Québec. The Humbugs Diet is his fourth novel. In 2007, he won the Alcuin Society Prize for Excellence in Book Design for the limited edition of his book, Apikoros Sleuth. This Night the Kapo, his award winning full-length play, was produced at the Berkley Street Theatre in Toronto, in March 2004. He was attributed the Governor General's Award of Canada for his translation of France Daigle's Just Fine in 2000. With Erin Moure, Robert has also translated several books of poetry by Nicole Brossard. He is presently an Associate Professor in the English Department of the University of Calgary.
For info: Roger Farr
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Schools must require the Covid-19 vaccine
A Covid-19 vaccine is fast approaching, but the vaccine will be useless if millions of people refuse to take it. At A-West students have different opinions on vaccines. Some students want to get the vaccine, but their parents are against it. Other students understand the importance of herd immunity and the role vaccines play in it, and some A-West students just don't trust a vaccine that seemed rushed into production. Regardless, schools will not be safe if students aren't vaccinated.
The age-old debate on whether or not schools should be able to force students to get vaccinated in order to attend is a factor. While the vaccine has not been approved for those under the age of 18, when it is widely available for that age group, schools should require the vaccine.
The 1905 Supreme Court Ruling, Jacobson v. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, voted to allow states to mandate vaccines for the protection of public health. Still, most states allow families to opt-out of vaccines due to religious or personal reasons. Although, the Covid-19 pandemic brings unprecedented challenges.
"It is a vital vaccine that could help up transition back to normalcy. It's needed," says Lexi Rohke, a senior at A-West.
By requiring all students to receive the vaccine, schools could return to full-time learning. Although others argue that because they have already had Covid-19 they have immunity and do not need a vaccine.
"I would not receive the vaccine because I have already had Covid-19 and so I have immunity to it," says Gunnar Chisholm.
The New York Times argues that "natural immunity" from Covid-19 itself is not safer than a vaccine, "Vaccines for some pathogens, like pneumococcal bacteria, induce better immunity than the natural infection does. Early evidence suggests that the Covid-19 vaccines may fall into this category. Volunteers who received the Moderna shot had more antibodies — one marker of immune response — in their blood than did people who had been sick with Covid-19."
While your body does create antibodies after having the disease, choosing the disease over the vaccine is toying with danger. The immunity created inside someone mildly ill will wane within the months following recovery. With the vaccine, everyone gets the same dose and the same immunity.
The idea of herd immunity is an important one when facing a pandemic. Herd immunity is when the majority of a community becomes immune to a virus.
Johan C. Bester, the director of Bioethics and assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas explains that most vaccines that are required by schools serve a dual purpose.
"They protect the individual child, and they also create this herd immunity effect so that the disease does not spread. Therefore, it is best for children who can be vaccinated [with these] to be vaccinated," he says.
Although, others argue that herd immunity can be reached without a vaccine.
"There is not enough data on the vaccine yet. Herd immunity can be achieved without the vaccine," Caroline Glaze, a senior at Ralston Valley says.
However, herd immunity without a vaccine comes at a high cost. The lives that will be lost in order to reach herd immunity without a vaccine is devastating.
Healthline calculates that 50-70% of the population would need to be exposed to the virus in order to reach herd immunity. That's at most, 229.74 million people in America alone.
John Hopkins estimates that less than 10% of the population has been infected with the virus as of September 2020. Scientists calculate that the virus appeared in Colorado last January, and because of this no one actually knows the numbers of people who have had the virus. The best, and safest option to expose so much of the population to the needed antibodies is a vaccine. The Covid-19 vaccine will allow control over preventable deaths. Requiring the vaccine for students will allow Americans to reach herd immunity much quicker than sacrificing more lives without utilizing a vaccine. Students will be able to return to school in a normal way.
"If schools can require vaccines like tetanus, they can require the Covid-19 vaccine," says Mitchell Blaylock.
In order to keep students safe, the Covid-19 vaccine should be required before students return to school.
Maddie Adams is a senior at Arvada West. Although this is her first year in journalism, she has previously worked on other publications in yearbook. She...


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The magnificence of love is made more brilliant in the stately Grand Ballroom.
The pillarless ballroom takes your breath away with its palatial size that accommodates up to 940 guests,
impressive table settings, premium audio-visual capabilities including five LCD projectors,
and soaring ceilings crowned with grand hanging flower centrepieces.
Luxuriate in the exclusive use of level five on your big day.
The celebration extends beyond the ballroom to the foyer bathed in natural daylight for cocktail receptions
along with a separate bridal waiting room and pyebaek room.


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John Surman
Mon 16 Jun 2014
Saxophonist and composer John Surman is a key member of a richly talented generation of British jazz artists who emerged during the 1960s, revered and admired internationally for his pioneering approach to jazz and improvised music. Throughout his 40-year career, he has developed the use of electronics in solo and group performance, working with brass ensembles, choirs, string quartets and orchestras as well as in more familiar jazz settings. For this performance in Brighton, John will be performing a solo show. He received two major UK awards in 2013 for his most recent ECM release, Saltash Bells, and a third at the end of the year for his latest choral composition, Lifelines. He celebrates his 70th birthday in 2014.


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A dynamic menu and sweeping views of New York City.
Hold on to your V's and W's: Westlight is a NYC rooftop bar, located on the 22nd floor of The William Vale in trendy Williamsburg. And it comes with a View.
From here you'll get sweeping city views over the famous Manhattan skyline, East River and the surrounding buildings in Brooklyn. Just incredible!
The rooftop is run by the Chef Andrew Carmelllini's NoHo Hospitality Group, and offers a dynamic menu with both classic and original cocktails, alongside a long list of wines, craft beer, rare spirits and some small plates with inspration of global street food. A bit on the pricey side, but all made with care and of really good quality.
Westlight NYC is considerd as one of the best rooftop bars in Brooklyn, and also a very popular choice among the best rooftops in New York. So if you wanna make sure to get a table, reservations are highly recommended. Otherwise there is quite alot of space for standing out on the terrace, and with a bit of waiting you might get a table (at least on a weekday.)
This is a perfect spot for some early evening cocktails, with a mixed crowd trying to catch the amazing sunset over Manhattan. As the night wears on the atmosphere usually rises to more vibrant, with a younger and chic crowd enjoying Brooklyn under the stars.
With both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as turning into a cosy Winter Village during the colder months, Westlight is available for rooftop fun year-round.
Tip: Looking for a great rooftop pool in Brooklyn? Book your stay at the trendy William Vale, and get both Westlight as your "home" rooftop, along with some lovely rooftop swimming.


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When most people head to the lake, they are looking for relaxation on the water, the opportunity to go fishing, or maybe for some fun sports on the water. However, some visitors to Raystown Lake don't even realize that there's a lake there. Instead, they are coming to ride one of the best mountain biking courses on the east coast.
The Allegrippis Trails were completed in 2009 and feature 36 miles of purpose-built mountain biking trails. Trails range from beginner trails to trails difficult enough for the most advanced rider.
Despite having never gone mountain biking in my life, I thought the Allegrippis Trails were the perfect place to give this popular sport a try.
To be honest, I was a bit nervous before heading out on the trails. While I feel very comfortable on a bike, my experience is solely on either roads or rail trails, such as the Great Allegheny Passage and Pine Creek Rail Trail. The thought of riding on a narrow trail at a decent rate of speed while dodging trees, rocks, and drop-offs was a bit daunting.
Since I don't own my own mountain bike, Rothrock Outfitters was kind enough to give me a free rental for the day. Rothrock Outfitters has offices in downtown Huntingdon and at Seven Points Marina, just down the hill from the Allegrippis Trail. In addition to renting bikes, like the fat bike I used for my ride, Rothrock also offers kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals.
After a brief introduction to my bike and getting my helmet fitted, I was ready to get riding.
I decided to start my ride at the Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park, which is located directly across the road from the county visitor center. This five-acre park opened in July 2016 and has beginner, intermediate, and advanced routes.
These short courses offer a chance to get a feel for what the trails are like, and were a great way for me to build confidence and get accustomed to my bike. However, I found the actual trails I rode to be a bit easier and a lot more fun.
After a few trips around the skills park, I felt ready to tackle the actual trails themselves. I was joined on my ride by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Allen Gwinn. Gwinn played a critical role in the development of the Allegrippis Trails and oversaw the design, layout, and construction of the trails.
While the Army Corps of Engineers owns the land surrounding the trails, the maintenance of the trails is handled entirely by the volunteer groups the Friends of Raystown Lake and the Raystown Lake Mountain Bike Association.
Since I was a beginner, Gwinn and I rode the beginner loop. Known as the Deer Trails, the route did a clockwise loop on the Buck, Fawn, and Doe Trails, and is 3.5 miles in length. While it's only a small portion of the Allegrippis Trails, it gave me a great feel for the trails, and I definitely could have done the loop again if I'd had the time.
Heading down the Buck Trail, the trail started flat and wide, which was great as I continued to get accustomed to the bike. After about half a mile of biking, the fun really started. At this point, the trail started to descend down the mountain, twisting and turning past trees and boulders.
Gwinn had told me before I started that once I felt a bit comfortable on the bike, I'd pick up a lot more speed than I expected, and this was very true. While he still easily outpaced me, and I kept one hand near the brake, I soon was lost in the fun of the ride, and managed to pick up a good deal of speed.
Unlike many trails that allow bicycles, the Allegrippis Trails were built specifically for mountain biking. Because of this, the trails are very "flowy." This means that they are designed for speed and that the speed you pick up going downhill will flow easily through turns and allow you to make it up smaller hills without peddling.
This makes the trails much more fun than many other Pennsylvania trails that aren't built for bikes. The Allegrippis Trail System also features significantly fewer rocks and roots than most other PA mountain biking trails.
One of the great things about biking the Allegrippis Trails is how quickly you feel away from civilization, but are still close enough to roads and help should the need arise.
For those that venture out onto some of the trails with higher difficulty, there are great overlooks of Raystown Lake and even the chance to get down to lake level and explore some of the more isolated areas of the largest lake that's entirely within Pennsylvania.
Overall, I highly recommend mountain biking on the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake. I'm not an adventure junkie by any means, but I still had a great time and quickly felt comfortable on the beginner trails.
If you feel comfortable riding a bike and have a bit of an adventurous side, definitely give mountain biking a try during your Pennsylvania travels. The Allegrippis Trails are perfect for riders of all levels as these purpose-built trails make riding that much easier and more fun. Even better, the Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park offers a chance to get comfortable on the bike before heading out on the actual trails.
If you do have a lot of experience, the mountain biking trails at Raystown Lake feature enough challenge and distance to keep you entertained during your visit.
Without a doubt, anyone that loves mountain biking or think that they would like to try it, should head to the Allegripis Trails at Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The chance to ride these purpose-built mountain biking trails along the shores of one of PA's most beautiful lakes is an experience not to be missed.
For more information, check out this Allegrippis Trail Map and information put out by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Note: My bike rental was provided courtesy of Rothrock Outfitters. However, the opinions expressed are my own.
Looking for other places to visit near Raystown Lake? Check out the Swigart Museum, Lincoln Caverns, and the Proud Mary Showboat.


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Blue Puppy Blanket
Whether used in a crib for nap time or in a stroller on the go, this cozy blanket is sure to keep your little one comfy. Measuring 28.5" square, the blanket features Waggles the blue puppy who is tied with a handsome ribbon bow and has a brown spot on one eye. Monogram for the perfect gift.
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By Kenlee Morris, University of Michigan
Choosing to live in a homestay comes with some great opportunities, as well as some important responsibilities. These are 4 tips on how to make the most of your homestay:
1. Get to know the people in your homestay. This goes for both your host family and your other housemates. It's great to learn about Barcelona and the rest of Spain in general, but nothing quite replaces hearing anecdotes from your host family. They'll likely appreciate you valuing their point of view, and it may make the experience of traveling to another country less jarring. I particularly liked hearing about my host mom's travels and her family. When it comes to your roommates, Barcelona SAE hosts students from all over! While learning about Spain and the locals, I was also learning about other countries and even other states in the US by talking to my roommates. Overall, communicating with the people in your homestay can bring you a lot closer, help you better understand what life is like other countries, and promote reflection on yourself and the country you live in.
2. Get to know the food they make for dinner. Sitting at the table and eating dinners with my roommates and the company of my host mom was a great experience. While I recognized some dishes at the table, I also learned a lot about what a typical dinner in Barcelona can look like. Seeing some familiar ingredients used in such different ways than I'm used to makes me feel closer to this region's history, and it's made me excited to start cooking again when I get home!
3. Try to communicate in your host family's language. Despite my very limited knowledge of Castilian (or Spanish), this was one of my favorite parts of living in a homestay. As my host mother doesn't really know English, and I don't really know Castilian, practicing speaking and listening to Castilian helped me better understand the language and "human communication" in general. Making use of phrases and aspects of the language that I understand prompted a boost in using my skillset unconventionally, but creatively, and led to an inevitable growth in my vocabulary.
4. Be respectful of their home. It's important to remember that as students studying/interning abroad, we are guests in someone else's country, city, and home. Follow your host family's rules to establish trust and mutual understanding, and while it's okay to point out how things might be different back home, you shouldn't disrespect your host family's customs or origins. Altogether, be mindful of context, especially if discussing your host country's history or politics.


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Imagine you are riding down an american highway listening to Motörhead and after some time you simply get bored by the music and want to go for something faster. My suggestion throw in the new record from The Devils Rejects (INTRODUCING BANDS TO YOU).
As a person who enjoys going to small gigs in the city of Linz on a regular basis, I'm totally aware of who The Devils Rejects are and what they contribute to the local DIY scene. Passionate skateboarders, hard working band and most important a band that you can also have great hangs with. In times when some upper Austrian bands with no real punk background pretend to be a stadium band, write global skate-hymns and talk about getting offers from major labels, it's great to have some down to earth DIY bands in our scene
The Devils Rejects are shredding 11/12 songs in your face as fast as they can and the music goes somewhere between Motörhead, stoner rock, good old Leatherface and some highway rock. Tight music and that great voice from vocalist Grü. If you have ever the chance to see those guys live, go for it!
If you take a song like New old story you can hear the deep punk roots that band has. Fast, tight and in your face! That's what that record is all about.
Leatherface reminds me, not only cause of the song title, but mostly cause of the intro part and the lyrics on one of the greatest bands of all time and one of my personal favorites. Of course, I'm talking about Leatherface and Grü sounds in the intro a bit like Frankie Stubbs the iconic singer of Leatherface.
With Dr. Krise The Devils Recjects are throwing in a cover of a song from one of those legendary bands from Linz, Vacunt.
And as rumors are told if you buy the vinyl version of the record, you can pretend to be Sherlock Holmes and go on a search for a hidden track 😉
I really like the people behind the band, I always liked their music and I'm really looking forward to their record release party!
– written by Martin
Upcoming gigs:
February 15th at EKH Vienna
February 21st at Arena Beisl Vienna with Vacunt
February 28th record release Party at KAPU Linz with Boogie Hammer and Vacunt
March 3rd at JUZ Malaria Tragwein with Vacunt and Resi
March 21st at MARK Salzburg with Vacunt and Wet Spinach
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What To Do If You're Injured On Someone Else's Property
Even though you may think the law says if you hurt yourself on someone else's property they should be held liable, it doesn't always guarantee you'll be compensated for the injuries you sustain.
There are a variety of factors which can make you ineligible for being covered. If you're trespassing, for example, you can forget about suing for damages. However, if you can prove that your injuries were a result of negligence on the property owner's part and you were legally on the premises, then you may have a successful outcome if you hire a qualified attorney.
If you've been injured on someone else's property and believe they should be held liable for the damages you suffered, make sure that you follow these steps to ensure that you've got a strong enough case.
Collect Evidence at the Scene
Following the accident, you should get photos of the scene which will serve as evidence. Taking photographs helps prove to illustrate the negligence by the property owner. Take photos which are clear and in focus so that you have as much documentation to back up your case as possible.
Gather Contact Information
In order to help your lawyer prepare for court, you should have contact information for everyone that is involved, from witnesses to your insurance company to the property owner.
Failing to provide your lawyer with all of the information that they need could result in things running less smoothly.
Seek Medical Attention
Regardless of whether you assume you're ok or not following an accident, you should always seek the evaluation of a medical professional. Often an injury may not seem apparent immediately, however, over time the symptoms can start to take on new injuries.
Injuries to your head, spine, and neck which are particularly serious can sometimes take hours to days to appear.
Waiting to see a doctor won't work in your favor when the insurance company and court look at your case. Since people often exaggerate their injuries in order to get a higher settlement, the fact that you waited to get medical attention will bring up suspicion about your intentions.
It's not uncommon for the judge to dismiss the case entirely if the injuries you're claiming don't' seem legitimate.
Choose The Best Attorney
Not all lawyers are created equal, and not all of them specialize in the same field. Once you've received medical treatment and have an idea of how bad things are, you should find the right attorney for the job.
They'll be able to communicate on your behalf with your insurance representatives and property representatives who may be trying to talk you into an early settlement to avoid more compensation than they would like.


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According to a study published in the JAMA Network Open, 92% of the 249 volunteers reported that HiccAway was able to relieve them of hiccups, with 90.8% finding the straw simple and easy to use.
An attack of hiccups begins due to spasms of the diaphragm. At such spasms the protective reflex is included: the vagus nerve blocks an epiglottis in a back part of a throat and causes characteristic "ik". But hiccups become painful not because of a single reflex, but because of "falling into the cycle."
HiccAway straws have two holes: a large one at the top and a small one at the bottom – because of this a person has to take strong breaths when swallowing. This effort stimulates the vagus and diaphragmatic nerves – it helps the spinal cord to "reboot" and break the closed cycle of hiccups. In scientific terminology, such devices are called FISST – tools for forced breathing and swallowing.
HiccAway does not guarantee getting rid of hiccups and even more so does not treat its causes. If hiccups recur frequently, you should see a doctor, as this may be a symptom of a serious illness. But HiccAway can be the same straw that will save a drowning man in grueling attacks – it costs only $ 14.


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If you've had a goal to obtain the perfect curls, you're not alone — and you don't have to be! Mell Guido, a 22-year-old textured hair specialist and a curly girl herself, has dedicated her life to sharing how to get perfect curls that anyone can achieve. Mell, also known as "your 'mane' girl" on Instagram, has discussed all her tips and tricks for rocking a curly hairstyle on her YouTube channel and Instagram, @manesbymell. According to Mell, all you need is the right products and procedure to feel confident in your curls.
1. Do a deep clean
To achieve the perfect curls, start by deeply washing your hair. It is essential that your roots are squeaky clean, so don't be shy showing your scalp the shampoo. It is important that your hair is stripped of any products!
2. Brush it out
Brushes are commonly discouraged among the curly haired crowd; however, for these tight curls, a brush is highly recommended. While your hair is still wet gently detangle your hair. Next, brush from the roots and pull outward away from your head to bring volume to your hair. This allows your hair to curl more instead of being weighed down.
3. Apply products
After your hair is thoroughly brushed through, apply a styling cream such as mousse or gel. Avoid having a heavy hand with these products, and apply the product starting at the ends and work your way up to your roots. When applying the product, make sure to evenly distribute the product and avoid clumps. Leave a couple of inches of the roots untouched by the styling cream. If there is too much product on the roots, the hair will lack volume.
4. Diffuse
Make sure that if you are using a hair blow dryer to dry your curls you are using a diffuser. This will immensely help to define the shape of your curls. Start the diffuser process by turning your head upside down and keep the diffuser a couple of inches away from your hair. Start to dry on your scalp area. Once you start to feel your hair dry, move your head in different positions while continuing to dry the rest of your hair. At this point you should feel a thin cast-like layer on your hair (this will be due to the product you applied earlier), which will bring you to the next step.
5. Finish it up
For the final step, take the diffuser and put it to the ends of your hair and gently scrunch your curls in an up and down motion. This will help your curls become tight and bouncy. While diffusing, it is important that you do not use your hands to try and achieve the curls. Allow the diffuser to do all the work!
Recommended Products
Now that you have all the steps to obtaining luscious, natural-looking curls, Mell also provides you with her tried and true products that will give you the best results.
Hair dryer
Although expensive, the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is loved by Mell and is also gentle yet effective on your curls. This product is truly an investment worth making for the most perfect looking curls.
This is one of the most essential tools to get the curling job done! The diffuser helps define the curls to be tighter and gives curls a natural-looking shape. No matter what hair blow dryer you use, make sure to invest in a diffuser. Mell uses the Dyson Supersonic Diffuser attachment which easily attaches to the dryer.
Styling brush
Mell recommends the Denman Classic Styling Brush 7 Rows – D3 for raking through your curly mane. This brush doesn't cause breakage or separation of curls you may already have. This brush allows you to brush large sections of hair away from your scalp.
Styling cream
The Curlmix Pure Homeade Flaxseed Gel is the perfect all-natural and healthy choice for your hair. This organic gel is also water-based so it will lightly coat your curls to keep them from frizzing, but not weigh down your mane.
Satin bonnet
After all this hard work to get the perfect curls, why ruin them? Go to sleep wearing a satin bonnet and wake up refreshed with luscious curls for the next day!
Tweet us, @VALLEYmag, with your curly-hair tips or tag us on Instagram, @VALLEYmag, with pics of your completed curly-hair look!


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If you want to remove passwords for one or more user accounts, you may do so via the Admin panel. If you don't remember the admin password, refer to the section Overcome lost passwords.
Note that viewer passwords can be set on a per-channel basis.
Clearing a user's password will cause that user to be logged out. Be ready to log back in with the new admin password. If viewers are watching the broadcast when the viewer password is cleared they will be logged out. Viewers may need to refresh their browser window or press play in their media player to trigger the login prompt.
To clear a user's password:
- Login to the Admin panel as admin. See Connect to the Admin panel.
- Select the
Access passwords link in the Configuration menu; the password configuration page opens. - Highlight and delete the current password for your selected user (the password is currently masked as dots).
For security purposes, the current password appears as eight dots regardless of password length, and even if there is no password set.
- Highlight and delete the confirmation password for the selected user.
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Apply . - If you were logged in as the user whose password you just cleared, you are logged out and must log back in without a password. If you cleared the viewer's password, all viewer streams will pause until they log in without a password.
To clear a user's password on a specific channel:
- Login to the Admin panel as admin. See Connect to the Admin panel.
- Click the Streaming link for the channel; the channel's Streaming configuration page opens.
- From the Access control section do one of the two following things:
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With winter comes many great things, but one thing that's not so great? The effects harsh winters have on our hair and skin!
Cold weather causes humidity levels in the air to drop, stripping our skin of its moisture and natural oils. Cold temperatures mixed with the increased use of indoor heating systems, warm showers, and sudden temperature changes cause the skin to appear lackluster, flaky, and in serious need of hydration.
Adopting healthy practices, such as moisturizing daily, exfoliating properly, staying hydrated, and eating a diet rich in fatty acids, can help alleviate some of the symptoms winters have on our skin. Sometimes though, at the end of a long, frigid winter, our skin could use a little extra TLC. If you're looking for ways to treat your winter-havocked skin, check out these three body and hair treatments that Spa Bleu, the best spa in West Dundee, IL, recommends to reverse winter damage.
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Let Spa Bleu take you on a sensory journey with our Aveda Aroma Body Wrap! Parched, dull skin is no match against this moisturizing treatment, which includes a dry body exfoliation, mask, and massage for the scalp, face, and feet. Leave the salon feeling relaxed and smooth from head to toe.
Offered in 30-minute, 60-minute and 90-minute timeframes, Spa Bleu has a facial that meets everyone's needs. After a thorough consultation, our estheticians will provide you with the best, personalized combination of Aveda products that will help your skin reach its natural balance. Your customized facial, which targets your individual needs and expectations, will rid the skin of its seasonal irritation and leave you feeling refreshed and glowy.
Winter shows our hair and scalp no mercy during the cooler months. Rejuvenate lifeless, frizzy hair and itchy, dry scalp with our 1.5-hour Pramāsana Treatment. Think a facial, but for your scalp! Inspired by ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, this treatment cleanses, stimulates and balances the scalp by promoting soft, naturally shiny hair.
Are you ready to kiss dull, dry winter skin and hair goodbye? Make your appointment for any of our body or hair treatments today by calling us at either of our locations or by booking online. Shop all Aveda skin and hair products at Spa Bleu, the best Aveda salon in South Barrington, IL.


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B1393 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for "Power Door Memory Lock Relay Circuit Open". This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic for $154.99 . Once we are able to diagnose the problem, you will be provided with an upfront quote for the recommended fix and receive $50.0 off as a credit towards the repair. All our repairs are backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.
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The B1393 trouble code notes a circuit malfunction with the power door memory lock relay.
The B1393 code is a standard OBD-II trouble code that detects an issue with the power door memory lock relay circuit. The Power door memory lock system is an automatic system that can be customized by the driver to control when the power doors are locked and unlocked. This system can be customized to lock the doors when the car reaches a certain speed, unlock a single door when the vehicle is placed in the Park position, and many other things. If the powertrain control module (PCM) or body control module not an abnormal voltage signal from the power door memory lock relay circuit, then the B1392 trouble code may be triggered.
The B1393 trouble code can be a result of:
The B1393 trouble code usually means that the power door memory lock system will not work. Any memory lock or unlock settings will likely fail to operate.
The B1393 code should be diagnosed using an OBD-II trouble code scanner. A reputable mechanic can use the scanner to view the freeze frame data and assess the code, and also to check for additional trouble codes that may be present. If there are numerous codes detected, then the will need to be addressed in the order that they are displayed in. Next, the trouble codes will be reset, and the vehicle restarted, so the mechanic can see if the B1393 code remains detected. If it does not, then it was likely the result of an intermittent error, or possible an erroneous trigger.
If the B1393 code is still detected, then the technician will visually inspect the power door lock wires, and repair or replace any damaged wires. While inspecting the wiring, the connectors and fuses should be visually inspected as well. Next, the circuit will be checked, and then the power door memory lock relay should be tested.
Whenever the mechanic repairs or replaces a component, the trouble codes should again be reset, the vehicle restarted, and the B1393 code looked for. This will allow the mechanic to know when the problem has been fixed.
The most common mistake when diagnosing this code is the failure to follow the OBD-II trouble code diagnosis protocol. It is imperative that the protocol always be adhered to be mechanics, as it helps guarantee a thorough and efficient diagnosis, and a repair that is devoid of erroneous replacements.
Properly working power door memory lock circuits are frequently unnecessarily replaced because the wiring was not first inspected.
The B1393 trouble code will likely impact the power door memory lock system, though it won't cause any drivability concerns. Still, the vehicle should be inspected as soon as the code is noticed.
Common repairs for the B1393 trouble code are:
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2011 Tour Natal Rally, 25/26 March The Rally was a resounding success from Hamnet's communication point of view. The reliability of modern technology still has not caught up with what our teams can achieve with Amateur Radio equipment. Again we managed to provide invaluable comms between the stages and control, which was also used to send through the stage times to control. More pictures can be viewed here Durban Twister? On 31 January 2011 Phil ZS5VC reports: you can view some more photos here Amashovashova 2010 Asishova 2010 WHEN ALL FAILS AMATEUR RADIO SUCCEEDSSomething has gone terribly wrong. Normal ways of doing things are not working. The fastest way to turn an emergency into a full disaster is to lose communications. Radio Amateurs understand emergencies. For over 70 years they have provided emergency communications for organisations. When normal ways of communication fail or get overloaded Radio Amateurs will be there.HAMNET, the National Emergency Communications division of the South African Radio League (SARL), provides communications for emergencies and can mobilise experienced communicators who with their own radio equipment will back up official channels or take over when all else fails.
The SARL represents all Radio Amateurs in
South Africa at all levels of Government and through the IARU at the
International telecommunications Union. Radio Amateurs or "Hams"
use two-way radio communication to make contact with other radio
amateurs all over the world. They are even able to use satellites and on
occasion speak with astronauts. Radio Hams can do this from home or
while mobile in cars, boats or on foot.
News Photos of our recent outings, the Amashovashova and the Asishova have been uploaded. You can view them under our gallery. Dion and Phil have come up with a great utility jacket, which can be viewed here. If you are interested, contact Phil for more details. Both the Comrades (30 May 2010) and
the Dusi Mfula cycle race (05 June 2010) were Hamnet success stories.
Have a look at the gallery for more pictures. Hamnet had another successful event with the Tour Natal Rally on 6/7 March 2010. More pics can be found here The MODIS Rapid Response System was developed to provide daily satellite images of the Earth's landmasses in near real time. True-color, photo-like imagery and false-color imagery are available within a few hours of being collected, making the system a valuable resource for organizations....submitted by ZR5BBL. More information The Asishove and Amashova cycles races on 17 and 18 October was a success, in spite of trying conditions and lines communication. Visit the photo gallery for more pictures. Keith has secured a repeater for the Windy Hill site, and has had it programmed for the correct frequency. He has acquired cavity filters, and is having them tuned. As soon as this is done, we will install the repeater at the Windy Hill repeater site Successful field day at the New
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Today's Scripture
4:15 The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water, so that I don't get thirsty, neither come all the way here to draw."
4:16 Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here."
4:17 The woman answered, "I have no husband."
Jesus said to her, "You said well, 'I have no husband,' 4:18 for you have had five husbands; and he whom you now have is not your husband. This you have said truly."
4:19 The woman said to him, "Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. 4:20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship."
4:21 Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe me, the hour comes, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, will you worship the Father. 4:22 You worship that which you don't know. We worship that which we know; for salvation is from the Jews. 4:23 But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshippers. 4:24 God is a Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
4:25 The woman said to him, "I know that Messiah comes," (he who is called Christ). "When he has come, he will declare to us all things."
4:26 Jesus said to her, "I who speak to you am he."
Today's Lesson
Jesus has spoken to this Samaritan woman who came to the well in the middle of the day. He was tired and thirsty. He asks her for a drink of water and she questions why a Jewish man would ask such a thing of a Samaritan woman. His response was that if she had known who He was she could have asked Him and He would have given her living water that would quench all her thirst and give her eternal life.
Her response, though she still does not understand completely, seems sincere. Give me this water so that I might never be thirsty again and so I will not have to come all this way to haul water again. When Nicodemus responded to Him in an earthly way, Jesus' answer to Him was sharp, almost biting. "Are you the teacher of Israel, and don't understand these things?" To this woman, Jesus' answer is almost kind and deferential. "Go, call your husband, and come here."
Her response was one of shame. "I have no husband." Jesus' answer to her is not unkind, though He plainly expresses that He knows all about her situation. You have spoken truly. You have had five husbands and the man you live with now is not even your husband. How odd she must have felt for her history to come so readily from the lips of this stranger. Indeed, to her He must have seemed a prophet.
Whether she seeks to deflect his prophetic gifts away from her or whether this is the first answer she has always wanted to know from a prophet, Jesus treats her next question with equal dignity and grace. If you are a prophet, and know all of my life, tell me this: who is right in worship, the Jews who worship in Jerusalem or the Samaritans who worship here?
Jesus again surprises her, not with a pat answer of Jewish superiority. His answer is; a new day is come. Neither Jew nor Samaritan is relevant now. The hour is come when God seeks only true worshippers, wherever they may be found. God is Spirit and "those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." Here is a Jew who not only speaks with her, but offers her hope as well. Far from condemning her, Jesus says that God can be worshipped right here, right now. It's not what you are (nationality) or where you are (geography) but who you worship and how you are worshipping.
You can almost hear the whispered anticipation, the excitement in her voice. I know that the Messiah is coming. When he comes, he will tell us everything. Her response is almost a question ... almost a plea.
And, to this simple country woman, this sinful woman of a hated neighbor, Jesus gives His purest answer to a profound question. "I who speak to you am he." In effect, "I am the Messiah." Many have believed the signs that He has done. But, Jesus did not give Himself to them, for He knew what was in a man. And yet, He gives Himself completely to this stranger after a brief conversation.
Such are the ways of our Lord. In the most unlikely places He will place His greatest revelations. So, we must always be watchful. Where will He choose to reveal Himself today?
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This module will teach you how to improvise using house dance footwork moves. You'll learn how to chain together movements, listen to music, dance with confidence and character, and much more. This is a 15 week module. While you'll learn how to freestyle from day one, by the end of the module, you'll have enough understanding to be able to create your own style with confidence.
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- Duration 15 weeks
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- Students 6
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September 27, 2021
Hello. I have a question. If we pay the $79, will we have lifetime access to the course? Or is it only accessible for the 15 weeks?
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I am Javier from Hip Hop ConneXion of Vzla, but now I living in Ecuador. I hope you remember me.
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Is it possible to get in touch for the last enrollments?
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I have enrolled my daughter for this term Lola. Have payed through PayPal. The email and password keep saying no such user. Tried to reset password but says email incorrect. Can you help please.Jason
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Seeking God
Psalm 63:1 b
The Upward Look
© Copyright 2011, Max D. Hutto,
"(A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.) O God, Thou art my God; I shall seek Thee earnestly; My soul thirsts for Thee, my flesh yearns for Thee, In a dry and weary land where there is no water." Psalm 63:1 NASB
David confesses that he has a personal relationship with God. He declares this relationship by stating that God was his God. With all of his being he seeks to know and experience a deep relationship with God. His desire for God is as great as the desire for water when one is in a dry desert. David was in such a dry, dreadful, desert wilderness. His need for physical water pointed out and emphasized his deep need for spiritual water. Only God could quench this spiritual thirst.
Lord Jesus, You are the living water that can satisfy all my needs. I yearn for a closer walk with You each and every day so that I may know You and experience Your mercy, grace, and love.
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Planning a festive dinner party? Want to wow your guests with the ultimate piece de resistance? Try chocolate; delectable, smooth, creamy texture, light and sinful, individual chocolate pots of cream.
We can thank the French for this luscious dessert, which is really just lightly set custard. The expression, pots de crème, literally translated as "pots of cream", is both for the dessert, and the darling porcelain cups in which it may be prepared. Because the French have no word for custard, the dish is literally referred to as crème. This dessert, not as thick as crème brulee or flan, is best baked and served in individual cups.
Some of the earliest examples of crème pots date back to the early 1700's. Many major European porcelain manufacturers, including Sevres, Limoges, Dresden and Wedgewood produced renditions of the dainty cup, always shown with the dessert service.
No crème pots in your pantry? A four-ounce ramekin or custard cup will work. For best results in this recipe, use a good quality chocolate, either bittersweet or semi-sweet. Don't be tempted to skip straining the mixture before baking, as it is the key to the creamy and smooth texture. Be careful not to over bake, you want the mixture to just begin to set.
Once you have mastered the art of combining cream and egg yolks to produce delicious pots of cream, there are endless variations to the theme. Espresso adds a depth of flavor, while cayenne pepper creates a bite. Whatever your flavor, sit back, relax, and enjoy the luxury.
CHOCOLAT POTS de CRÈME
- 2 cups light cream divided
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla
- Center the rack in the oven and preheat to 325 degrees.
- Heat ½ cup cream and the chocolate in the top of a large double boiler over hot water on moderate heat. Whisk and heat until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, stir the egg yolks lightly to mix – do not beat until foamy. Heat the remaining 1-½ cups cream. Stir in the sugar and salt. Add the cream to the eggs, stirring constantly. Then stir in the chocolate mixture and the vanilla.
- Return the mixture to the heat in the double boiler and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber scraper, until it starts to thicken.
- Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into a pitcher. Then pour into individual ½ cup soufflé dishes; do not fill all the way. Place the cups in a shallow baking pan. Pour hot water to about half the depth of the cups. Place a cookie sheet over the top to cover the cups (or if you have used pot de crème cups, put their covers on)
- Bake for 22 minutes. The usual test for baked custard is to insert a small, sharp knife halfway between the middle and the edge and when it comes out clean, they are done. However, with this recipe, if it comes out clean the pots are overdone. The custard will look soft, but it will become firmer as it chills. It is best if it is still creamy in the center when served.
- Place on a rack to cool, then refrigerate a few hours.


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The University of Arizona BookStores has cracked the code for converting social media engagement into store sales. Social media has tremendous potential to raise campus awareness and interest in store events and services. How can that potential be translated into a revenue generating idea for college stores?
Campus stores should tailor messaging for different social media audiences
One way to increase your social media engagement is to make sure your posts speak to different audiences on each platform. What that means is you would not post the same thing on Facebook that you would on Instagram. With each platform, your store is likely to have a different audience with different expectations.
"It's important to know who your audiences are on each platform. That way, you are not bombarding all your channels with the same posts. The University of Arizona BookStores is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We tailor our messages to those audiences on each platform. Therefore, each platform has a different marketing strategy. Some campaigns, however, are advertised on all channels, depending on the content," Assistant Director, Marketing and Communication, Dennis Lusiana said. "Our students are on Instagram, so we create engagement there. Our faculty, staff and campus departments are on Twitter, so we push out information on that platform. The community is mostly on our Facebook. Since our bookstore does a lot of community engagement, we post our literacy events, book drives and sales on Facebook."
The University of Arizona BookStores has also developed a strategy to boost engagement and grow their audience by understanding how each platform works and who their target audience is on the different channels.
"Since our students are mostly on Instagram, we create an activation event at the beginning of term. We set up a table and offer a giveaway item that students can enter to win by following us on Instagram. This increases our followers. This past fiscal year we gained a little under 500 new followers on Instagram just from our tabling sessions during back-to-school and orientation. We also update our story weekly as well as host contests for football and basketball tickets," Lusiana said. "On Twitter, we do a lot of re-tweeting and paid ads through our school newspaper for further reach. This helps spread information throughout the campus channels. On Facebook, we use the event tool to promote ticketed events."
How frequently should a campus store post on social media?
There isn't a single posting strategy that will work best for every campus store. Develop a strategy that will work with the time and resources you have available in your store and test it. Track the results, and in a couple months, make adjustments based on those results. The University of Arizona BookStores has developed a strategy that works well for them.
"We try to post at least 2 to 3 times per week on Facebook. We post once per day on Twitter, and 1 to 2 posts per week on Instagram," Lusiana said. "It's also important to engage with your audience on those platforms. We comment on other people's posts, respond when we are tagged, re-tweet other departments and are on top of replying to questions through our DMs. This helps maintain our customer service. It also increases our store's exposure."
By commenting on what other people or departments share and responding to the comments on the store's posts, the University of Arizona BookStores can expand its reach. The people who follow those departments or individuals may not follow the bookstore. They may not be aware that the store is on social media. So, by being social and actively engaging their community, the store is able to organically extend its reach.
Campus partnerships help a college store's social media efforts
Campus stores are part of the larger campus community. By forming strong relationships with departments and organizations that also support your campus, you can create new opportunities for the bookstore. One of those opportunities is through social media.
By following, commenting on and sharing what other campus entities post, you create a group of people willing to do the same for your store. This extends your reach to a larger portion of campus.
"Last year, we worked with Central Marketing and Brand Management to promote our Nike shoes, and we reached 26,900 organic impressions with 2,300 engagements. We also worked with them during back-to-school to encourage Wildcat Fridays. That's where we ask all faculty, staff and students to wear red and blue on Fridays. All the departments on campus joined in posting the same video," Lusiana said. "We also partnered with Athletics to start a voting poll that selected our last football game of the season's t-shirt design. We had 27 campus departments share the post. We received 1,174 votes. My advice is to work with other departments on campus. Create the partnerships, especially with the all-stars on campus who have a great number of followers."
How do stores boost college revenue sources with social media?
There are many ways a college store can monetize their social media efforts. On Instagram, stores can easily create shoppable ads where up to five items can be tagged and linked to your eCommerce site. You can also use social media to build excitement around store events and sales.
"Social media helps our store drive revenue, especially when we partner with other departments on campus. For example, we partner with the Alumni Association to promote our Graduation Festival and with Athletics to promote football and basketball shirts or items for each game. This, along with our call-to-action on each post, drives traffic to our website, because we link each product we are promoting to our website," Lusiana said. "When we have partnerships with vendors and do pop-ups, we create paid ads that drive traffic to the store. When Champion did their pop-up, we spent $200 advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The ad had 31,891 impressions. When Hype and Vice came to our store, we had a line of people circling throughout the store from the 500 people watching our Instagram stories."
Pop-up shops have helped the University of Arizona BookStores test student interest in high-demand products from popular brands before they decide to order the products for the store.
"With the decrease of students purchasing actual books, we have to get them in somehow. Partnering with different companies for pop ups allows us to bring in products that are in demand. We use these pop ups to test out different product before we buy into it for inventory. Pop-up companies usually have relationships that we may not have with different vendors. This opens the door for collaborations and further reach with customers," Assistant Director, General Merchandise, Jake Wright said. "So far, we've had between 10 to 12 different pop ups in the store. These range from companies like Champion, Hype and Vice, and Chubbies to student owned and run companies."
For stores thinking about adding pop-ups and focusing your social media efforts, Mr. Wright suggests that you form a true relationship with those vendors and listen to them about what works when marketing to the brand's audience.
"Don't be afraid to lean on the vendors. They know their audience, and they know what they want. It's okay to let go of the reins if you've done your research on that company. Give them the general guidelines of your customer demographic but listen to them on what's working," Wright said. "We've seen good traction with companies that have a larger social media following. Hype and Vice, a women's tailgate apparel company, does a great job using social media. They understand how to drive traffic. We see different traffic in the store than we normally would."


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We can't wait to see the amazing collections in the 2020 Pacific Fusion Fashion Show 'Polynation' on Saturday. This fifth year of the show features 13 Polynesian designers, original music mixes created by @Brandon Haru, and spoken word poetry by Grace Taylor.
Congratulations to Nora Swann and the incredibly talented team around her who forged ahead to create the show this year during the incredibly difficult time of Covid. This important platform for Pacific designers has over the years enabled confidence and self-belief, and given designers valuable experience to learn what's involved in a fashion show and allow their fashion journey to blossom. Pacific Business Trust is thrilled to be a supporter of the show.
Watch Saturday 5 December @ 7pm live on TV on Freeview channel 200 and online via Facebook on The Coconet TV's page.
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Islamic investing, a growing segment of the broader investment universe, is poised to benefit from strengthened connections to the responsible investing community. This is among the conclusions of a report by Schroders and the Maybank Islamic Centre of Excellence.
Islamic investing adheres to Shari'a law, which is Islamic law as defined by the Quran. Shari'a-compliant investments designed for Muslim investors share some similarities with impact investments. Just as some impact investors use negative screening to filter out investments that are at odds with their nonfinancial goals, Shariʽa-compliant investments generally avoid businesses related to weapons, tobacco, alcohol, and gambling. Much like traditional impact investments, these investments also strive for a sense of social equity, including directing investors to share gains with charities through the practice of zakat, or charitable giving. Prohibitions on interest-bearing or purely speculative securities are a distinctive feature of Shariʽa-compliant investments.
Some have suggested that boosting Islamic investing could help achieve global sustainability goals, while others—including Schroders and Maybank—see embracing sustainable investing trends as a way to innovate and expand Islamic investing.
A Growing Investment Approach
As of 2018, assets invested in Islamic banking, capital markets, and takāful (the Islamic insurance market) totaled $2.19 trillion worldwide, a 6.9% increase over 2017 levels, according to the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB).
Although Global Finance reports that the majority of Islamic finance assets are concentrated in the Middle East and Asia, a handful of US-based mutual fund companies comply with Shariʽa laws. Recently, the North American exchange-traded fund industry has also stepped into Shariʽa-compliant investing, sometimes also known as halal investing.
Separately, sukuk have evolved as a key source of capital for governments of Muslim countries and corporations developing projects in those regions. Sukuk resemble conventional bonds but are Shariʽa-compliant because they represent an ownership share in the underlying asset, meaning investors earn profit, not interest. Sukuk issuance was expected to increase by 6% to reach $130 billion in 2019.
Some have suggested that boosting Islamic investing could help achieve global sustainability goals, while others see embracing sustainable investing trends as a way to innovate and expand Islamic investing.
Improving Ties with Responsible Investing
At mid-2019, Shariʽa-compliant equity funds held just $3 billion in assets worldwide, a fraction of the $1.5 trillion global equities market, according to the Schroders-Maybank report. The asset management market opportunity remains significant, however, as the world's population includes 1.8 billion Muslims.
Given the alignment between Islamic investing and impact investing, Schroders and Maybank suggest that the two disciplines could benefit from closer ties, including:
- The development of Shariʽa-compliant investments that also incorporate sustainability factors
- Tapping Islamic financial markets for funding for renewable energy projects and community and economic development initiatives
- Increased awareness of the advantages of Shariʽa-compliant investment, such as aversion to leverage
The emergence of green and blue sukuk in recent years has begun to highlight the potential for Islamic investing products to support sustainable initiatives. "The prospect of Islamic green finance is unprecedented," write the authors of a recent World Bank report.
With the implementation of the measures outlined by Schroders and Maybank, demand for sukuk and other Shari'a-compliant investments could see considerable growth among Muslim investors and non-Muslim communities alike.


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Set in the heart of Davisville Village, 28 Le May Road is a completely renovated three-bedroom home, turn-key and set on a quiet one-block street with minimal street traffic.
Taken back to the bricks in 2016, this home offers an open-concept main floor plan with sightline views from the front door back to the gorgeous kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an eat-in breakfast bar area. The living room showcases a unique barn board feature wall, perfect for the home entertainment system, and two closets for added storage.
On the second floor, the master bedroom is a big surprise in that it has his-and-her double closets with customized interiors and a three-piece ensuite bathroom. The other two bedrooms both have large windows, hardwood flooring, closets and they are serviced by an additional four-piece bathroom.
The basement is another fabulous space primed for kids' activities, a home office, or a generous space ready for lazy weekends watching Netflix. It has recently been professionally waterproofed and is serviced by an additional three-piece washroom.
At the rear of the property, there is a convenient mudroom or home office with heated flooring off of the kitchen, and a large, deep lot and deck area. A parking pad can be built in the rear of the property and serviced by the mutual driveway, or a non-legal front pad parking spot is located at the front of the home.
The home is located just two blocks to the fabulous strip of Bayview shops, offering an amazing group of boutiques, cafes, butchers, bakers, cheese shops, restaurants and grocers. It is also within the highly coveted Maurice Cody Public School district, which is just a two-block walk from 28 Le May Road.
This property is currently listed at $1,198,000. For more information, please contact Maggie Lind at (416) 925-9191.


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When a guy that your friends with online sends you a mysterious message, you're suddenly plunged into the world of computer hacking. Can you finish what he started? Oh yeah, by the way… He's dead.
So don't worry, I'm not spoiling anything for the story, the game tells you this before you even write a line of code. But the team that did the original coding, Team Fractal Alligator, released the game on the 13th of August 2015. The game can be bought on steam only. This indie game is built around the idea of a Linux machine that mainly uses a command line for the majority of actions. This means that, logically, the Unix language is what's used on the command line, there is a GUI that can be used but its functionality is limited.
Even though the game uses a very small range of Unix commands, the fundamentals are there. To name a few, you can change directories by using cd, for example 'cd /bin'. To delete items, use rm with a file name after, or use * to be delete everything in that directory. And to reboot, your computer just use "reboot". If you're impatient there's always the choice to use "-i", this will reboot the system immediately.
The story to the game is a great one, Bit, the dead guy starts by introducing the basic commands that you will need to be able to play the game. These come through as emails and brief you on your task. Bit then explains that he doesn't have the time to teach you everything that you will need to know and passes the task off to the factions that you complete contracts for. Each of these factions that you work for has traits that set them apart. I wouldn't class the groups as White Hat (non-malicious intent) but they're definitely not doing it because they want to piss some people off.
Some of the early missions that you are given are around removing files from servers so that people can restart playing a game, or removing files that have been stolen from a company. The tasks do become more complex and require you to use a different range of skills that you have learned. One of the hardest missions that is encountered is one where you have no guidance. Unfortunately, this does come a little early and may cause some players to leave the game disheartened, never to return to the game.
You are tasked with hacking someone's computer to remove a file. Unfortunately, this doesn't go well, they perform a counter hack and remove your GIU. All you are left with is a command line and you need to be able to get back up and running, then get some well-earned payback.
One of my favorite things about this game is the text files that are randomly placed on computers, there are some amazing gems. A few are always in the same place. For example, I found one on multiple play throughs, on a task where you need to hack into a school system to find a password for an admin account. There is a memo that is sent around from the IT department suggesting not to mention to the students that the proxy server will be down for a while. For those who are unaware, the proxy server does a few things, it can mask your IP, and can also block access to various websites. This is probably why you couldn't get onto YouTube and game sites while in school. The memo continues to say that while the teachers may not know what the proxy does, the students do, thus downloading copious amounts of porn into the school systems.
This game is easily one of my favorite titles currently available. I just have one small problem with the game. It's so short. There are a fair few hours of gameplay but when you're enjoying the game a lot, the time flies past. There Is paid DLC that is available that gives you another faction to work through where you work in a team to pull off large data heists which give a few more hours of gameplay.
But, because of this small problem, I can only give the game a maximum rating of 6.5/10. Despite this rating, I completely recommend this game. But wait… I'm not finished…
The game recently and an update. On the 4th of June 2017, the game received support for the Steam Workshop (YAY :D). This means that the game can now get mods known as extensions. These can range from themes (The layout and colors of the GUI that you work with) to original music for the game, to more gameplay created by the community. This removed my biggest problems with the game being too short. There's now potentially an infinite amount of hours available for the game.
I have to say that this game is hugely worth your time and money. As said before, the game can be bought on Steam for an amazing price of £6.99 and if that's not cheap enough for you, it goes on sale fairly often whenever Steam throws one up. I think I got mine during a summer sale at just over £2. This game not only is a brilliant game but is also a great introduction into the hacking game genre. In time, I hope to review more of them for your faces.
Time to revise my rating, I'm giving the game a 9.5/10.


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Tuolumne County Chase Suspect On The Loose In Oakdale
Oakdale, CA — Law enforcement officials in the Central Valley are looking for a man that led Tuolumne County Sheriff's deputies on a high speed chase yesterday.
The Sheriff's Office reports that a deputy attempted to pull over a 2000 Saturn driven by 34-year-old Jesus Valdovinos along Chicken Ranch Road in Jamestown. It happened at around 6:20am. The suspect sped away and was followed to the Highway 108 intersection, where he lost control of the car and spun around. He then accelerated toward the deputy's patrol vehicle, and the deputy was forced to quickly maneuver to avoid a head-on crash.
Valdovinos then sped westbound on Highway 108. Deputies involved terminated the search when he arrived in the populated downtown Oakdale.
However, a short time later his vehicle was spotted by the Oakdale Police Department near the intersection of North 3rd Avenue and East B Street. Valdovinos ran away on foot, while his estranged wife remained inside the car. She cooperated with law enforcement officials and said that she repeatedly tried to get him to stop the vehicle, and was being held against her will. She has a restraining order against her husband.
Then Sunday evening at 7pm, Valdavinos was spotted at the Cost Less Shopping Center at 800 North Yosemite in Oakdale while reportedly asking people for a ride. He ran away when police officers arrived on scene. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Oakdale Police Department.
He faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge related to his chase in Tuolumne County, and he also has a previous felony warrant for assault out of Turlock.


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Uppsala 2/2/2017. OssDsign AB, a Swedish designer, manufacturer and distributor of next generation implants for cranial and facial reconstruction, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Matador Medical Inc. to act as its master distributor in the US market. OssDsign recently announced FDA 510(k) clearance of OSSDSIGN Cranial PSI, a patient-specific medical implant intended for reconstruction of cranial defects.
Matador Medical was founded and is led by Paul Byerley, who was previously senior vice president at Apatech Inc, the US subsidiary of a British company that after a successful US sales expansion was acquired by Baxter Inc in 2010. OssDsign's chairman, Simon Cartmell, is the former CEO of Apatech Ltd. Matador Medical is based in Temecula, CA.
Matador Medical, as master distributor, will recruit and manage a network of sales and distribution professionals that will allow OssDsign to reach all relevant surgical centres and key opinion leaders throughout the US. The Company's sales and marketing operations are scheduled to start on 1st March 2017.
Anders Lundqvist, CEO of OssDsign, said: "We are delighted to sign this new commercial agreement with Matador Medical. Working with Matador Medical gives us a unique opportunity to access experienced sales and distribution professionals with established relations with our key US customers, allowing us to quickly get our products in front of relevant clinicians and decision-makers."
Paul Byerley, General Manager of Matador Medical, said: "Getting to know the OssDsign team and understanding the technology behind OSSDSIGN Cranial has made me realize that this is a very special product with great potential in the US market. Initial reactions from US surgeons have been positive and we are certainly excited to be able to bring OSSDSIGN Cranial to the market where we believe it will have an important impact."
About OssDsign
OssDsign is a Swedish medtech company dedicated to creating implants for improved healing of bone defects and deficits in cranial, facial and other types of surgery. OssDsign has successfully launched its first patient specific products OSSDSIGN Cranial and OSSDSIGN Facial in Europe, and further global market expansion is ongoing.
By combining clinical insight with proprietary material technology and patient-adapted design, OssDsign supplies an expanding range of tailored solutions for cranial repair and facial bone reconstruction. OssDsign's technology is the result of collaboration between clinical researchers at the Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, and material science experts at the Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University.
About OSSDSIGN® Cranial
OSSDSIGN Cranial PSI is a patient specific implant intended for the reconstruction of cranial defects. It is indicated for non-load bearing applications for patients in whom cranial growth is complete. The implant is made from a proprietary calcium phosphate formulation which is reinforced by a 3D printed titanium skeleton.


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Questions have arisen about the future of the U.S.-South Korea security alliance as the nations take different approaches to North Korea, despite the fact the decades-long relationship remains robust right now, experts say.
"The U.S. and South Korea are aligned for now because North Korea is not playing ball, it's not accepting South Korean requests for dialogue," Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA analyst and director for Korea, Japan and Oceanic Affairs at the U.S. National Security Council, told VOA's Korean Service. "But that could change of course."
Questions about the strength and resilience of the Washington-Seoul relationship loomed large after South Korean President Moon Jae-in declared August 15 in a televised speech that there will be no military action on the Korean peninsula without his government's approval.
Moon made his statement days after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of "fire and fury like the world has never seen" if North Korea continues on its current path of weapons development.
100th day in office
During Thursday's news conference marking his 100th day in office, the liberal South Korean president reiterated his stance, saying "there will never be another war on the Korean peninsula," in what appeared to some to be a direct rebuke of Trump's stance, which keeps the military option on the table.
"There is a potential for serious differences between Washington and Seoul," said Alexander Vershbow, who was U.S. ambassador to Seoul from 2005-2008. "But right now I think the administration is in tune with President Moon Jae-in in trying to convince the North Koreans to halt further provocations."
David Straub, a former U.S. diplomat who is now a fellow at the Sejong Institute, a research organization near Seoul, said with Moon advocating a policy of engagement and dialog, it is already difficult for Washington to work with Seoul to influence Pyongyang's weapons programs. In what appeared to be another effort to resume dialog with the North, Moon said Thursday he was considering sending an envoy to North Korea.
"Since all of Washington -- both Democrats and Republicans -- stopped supporting such an approach a decade ago, it would be sensitive and difficult enough already for Washington and Seoul to coordinate closely on North Korea policy," Straub said.
On the possibility of resuming talks with Pyongyang, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said Wednesday there should first be goodwill gestures from North Korea – stopping nuclear testing, ballistic missile testing and destabilizing activities in the region.
"The United States is willing to sit down with North Korea and have a conversation," Nauert said. "But we are not anywhere near that point yet."
Uncertainties ahead
The risks to the U.S.-South Korea alliance could come from uncertainties surrounding the future of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)missile system, now deployed in South Korea, and the possible resumption of efforts for inter-Korean economic cooperation, such as the Kaesong Industrial Complex, said Terry, who is currently managing director for Korea at the Bower Group Asia consultancy.
"If North Korea, for example, reaches out to South Korea and the Moon administration decides to pursue that path of engagement and make a different decision on THAAD or open Kaesong," Terry said, "then of course, there would be huge diversions and problems and strains to the alliance."
Rand Corporation defense analyst Bruce Bennett underscored that reopening the Kaesong Industrial Complex, a joint Korean factory complex, would be a violation of U.N. sanctions.
Launched in 2004 to enhance cooperation between the two Koreas, the complex reportedly provided more than $100 million a year in wages to some 54,000 North Korean workers and contributed almost $2 billion in trade for Pyongyang before it was closed in February 2016 after Pyongyang's nuclear test and long-range rocket launch.
Ken Gause, director of the International Affairs Group at the Center for Naval Analyses, noted that for now, South Korea "seems to be on the same page with the United States on THAAD" in light of the growing threats emanating from the North, which tested two long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) in July.
But THAAD, Gause said, could be "a future wedge" because China continues to oppose its deployment, insisting that the missile shield would compromise its regional security interests.
"South Korea, after the last ICBM tests by North Korea, really began to fast track the THAAD deployment, which they've been kind of holding up with this kind of environmental survey," he said. "This is something that obviously China is very concerned about, and we'll continue to try to put pressure on South Korea to back away from that."