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Man and the World
Matthew 16:26
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
Dear Father in Heaven, help each one of us today to stay focused on things from above. On the things that are from You. On the good and not the bad. On the victory we already have. Help us to live and walk in every moment we have for You and according to the things that are pleasing to You and that we not partake in striving for things of this world.
We give thanks and praise Your Holy name!
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ our Saviour I ask these things. Amen
Choosing Teams
Sounding the alarm….WHO WILL HEAR, WILL ANY LISTEN?
What do you think? Could America be the end time Babylon? I used to not lean that way, but I am beginning to see things a little differently.
"Dear Lord God Almighty, please open the eyes of all Your children quickly! Please give ALL of Your children the eyes to see and the ears to hear and I pray You Almighty God will give us the wisdom to understand! Lord Your word tells us that You will not withhold wisdom from any who ask but You will give it freely to all who ask for Your wisdom and understanding. In the most Holy name of Jesus Christ we give thanks. …amen."
Isaiah 13:1-22
The Judgment of Babylon
13 The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.
On a bare hill raise a signal;
cry aloud to them;
wave the hand for them to enter
the gates of the nobles.
I myself have commanded my consecrated ones,
and have summoned my mighty men to execute my anger,
my proudly exulting ones.
The sound of a tumult is on the mountains
as of a great multitude!
The sound of an uproar of kingdoms,
of nations gathering together!
The Lord of hosts is mustering
a host for battle.
They come from a distant land,
from the end of the heavens,
the Lord and the weapons of his indignation,
to destroy the whole land.
Wail, for the day of the Lord is near;
as destruction from the Almighty it will come!
Therefore all hands will be feeble,
and every human heart will melt.
They will be dismayed:
pangs and agony will seize them;
they will be in anguish like a woman in labor.
They will look aghast at one another;
their faces will be aflame.
Behold, the day of the Lord comes,
cruel, with wrath and fierce anger,
to make the land a desolation
and to destroy its sinners from it.
For the stars of the heavens and their constellations
will not give their light;
the sun will be dark at its rising,
and the moon will not shed its light.
I will punish the world for its evil,
and the wicked for their iniquity;
I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant,
and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless.
I will make people more rare than fine gold,
and mankind than the gold of Ophir.
Therefore I will make the heavens tremble,
and the earth will be shaken out of its place,
at the wrath of the Lord of hosts
in the day of his fierce anger.
And like a hunted gazelle,
or like sheep with none to gather them,
each will turn to his own people,
and each will flee to his own land.
Whoever is found will be thrust through, and whoever is caught will fall by the sword.
Their infants will be dashed in pieces
before their eyes;
their houses will be plundered
and their wives ravished.
Behold, I am stirring up the Medes against them,
who have no regard for silver
and do not delight in gold.
Their bows will slaughter the young men;
they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb;
their eyes will not pity children.
And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms,
the splendor and pomp of the Chaldeans,
will be like Sodom and Gomorrah
when God overthrew them.
It will never be inhabited
or lived in for all generations;
no Arab will pitch his tent there;
no shepherds will make their flocks lie down there.
But wild animals will lie down there,
and their houses will be full of howling creatures;
there ostriches will dwell,
and there wild goats will dance.
Hyenas will cry in its towers,
and jackals in the pleasant palaces;
its time is close at hand
and its days will not be prolonged.
Think on these verses, meditate on them. Ask God to reveal truth, His truth to you. I pray for all of our brothers and sisters all over this world. Many are and have been for awhile now, persecuted. In America Christians will begin to HAVE to make a real choice . No more Luke warm. You will be forced to stand completely for the truth of Jesus Christ or against the truth of our one true God. Many of us have sat in the section mixed together rooting for this team then for that one while never having to really choose one side or the other. Being able to stroke our egos and be LIKED BY ALL PEOPLE. Brothers and sisters, this is going to arrive at a quick stop, so brace yourselves. Prepare yourselves to choose THIS DAY whom you will serve. What side of the line will YOU stand on when it comes to you and or your children being slaughtered? Choose wisely. Because you can choose a little more time here in this sick and perverted world with your things or, you can choose eternal life. You might lose your life here in this world if you choose Jesus Christ, but you will gain eternal life with the One who created you and me and you will live forever in Heaven, the way God intended. OR you can choose to keep your life HERE by denying Jesus Christ. No one can be certain they will live long by making that choice or that the quality of that time here will be what you desired. Let's pretend it is good for 3.5 years then what?
Let me make one thing clear brothers and sisters, the devil HATES YOU and YOUR FAMILY. He will try to lure you onto his side of the line by any means possible. Lies are in his greatest abilities.
We each must choose for ourselves and what we choose might divide you from all of your family on this earth. But, rest assured that if you choose Almighty God and stand firm putting on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the one who wishes to destroy you and not to love you and sustain you and prosper you. God has the best future for His children who seek His face and seek to KNOW Him and then choose Him and go and stand on the side of the line with all of us. This world will try to tell you we are a bunch of looney tunes, a bunch of misfits. Don't listen to the world but get to know the voice of our Loving, Living God, the ALPHA and Omega and the I Am, the Beginning and the End , the First and the Last ! Get to know Him if you don't already and He will guide you and lead you down the narrow path. He will never leave you nor forsake you regardless of how dark it might get before He takes us to the home He has prepared for those who love Him.
I pray that we each one are beginning to prepare (Ephesians 6:10 through the rest of the chapter) for the spiritual and maybe physical battle we are about to truly begin. Yes, even here in AMERICA.
Pray always. May our God be with each
one who chooses wisely.


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Even though Spring is just around the corner – well in theory, it's currently a blizzard outside – I wanted to mention my favourite piece of winter weather clothing while I can.
Winter is such a depressing time – at least for me – in the outfit department. I constantly feel like I am always wearing the same cosy sweater and leggings topped with a big chunky scarf. And honestly it's true, my love of fashion during spring and fall disappears into a need to stay warm. Plus, who cares what your outfit looks like when you are just hiding beneath a big parka. So while I do have that big marshmallow parka, I also have this beauty that I wear most of fall and then try to wear as often as I can during the snowy months.
I purchased this beauty about 3 years ago at Zara and it's still my absolute favourite winter coat I've ever had – and I have a habit of buying a lot then hating them. It's pretty much unheard of that I will keep a coat for more than one season, I just get bored. So it's no small feat that I always turn back to this stunner.
It is a gorgeous wool herringbone in a cream and camel mix that works really well at brightening up my otherwise dreary winter complexion. The coat itself weighs a ton but that's how you know it is going to last and is well made. The wool keeps me ridiculously warm and the big cowl is amazing for wrapping around your neck or you can flip it over into a massive hood. One of my favourite bits about this coat is the asymmetrical zipper, it zips diagonally so it adds a bit of interest to something will a boring purpose. I also love the stitching on the coat that adds in definition and shape to the body, along with the super long belt. I've included a little group of photos of the details on the coat because it really is beautifully made.
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Why Assess PM Maturity?
Organizations often think they are better than they are; a PMM assessment provides a good dose of reality.
Editor's introduction: This week we inaugurate the first in our Expert Series, blogs by writers who have won our respect for their work "in the trenches" of project, program and organizational improvement. Today's author, Victor Allen, is director of project management for Major Enterprise Projects at DTE Energy, the powerhouse (literally) utility based in Detroit, MI. As a leader in an organization recognized for transforming itself by iteratively implementing process improvements, Vic has decades' worth of wisdom to share and will share it with our readers over the coming months. Check out his new book at http://pmcompaniontools.com/.
Why would anyone want to measure their project management maturity? Well, it all started for me in 2007, shortly after I had read Project Management Maturity Model by Kent Crawford on a flight from Detroit to San Diego. It was a short and easy read that I found interesting… but little did I realize that I would eventually come to know that book better than I do my wife of 30 years!
In late 2007, I moved from DTE's Information Technology department to a newly-formed PMO focused on large construction projects and other company strategic initiatives. My new boss cornered me and another manager and said "We need to figure out how mature our PMO is. Which one of you wants to figure out how to do this?" Then he waved around a book - which turned out to be the one that I had read earlier that year. Needless to say, I was the lucky one to get the assignment.
Among the various models available to measure project management maturity (PMM), some are inexpensive and can be self-administered with little help; others are highly complex and proprietary. In addition to the Project Management Maturity Model by Kent Crawford, there is Harold Kerzner's PM Maturity Assessment™, OPM3 by PMI, as well as models specific to consulting firms that they administer or sell. The models share many similarities, with more or less emphasis on different areas of project management. What I have found is that the model you choose is both unimportant… and very important. I say this because no matter which model you choose, you will immediately identify dozens and dozens of areas to improve. Addressing any single area for improvement may have a dramatic impact on your organization's performance. Addressing several improvement opportunities may transform your organization from good to great. At the same time, if you align your organization to a particular model, you are committing to a certain way of thinking for what is likely to be a five year (or more) journey. More importantly, you may be teaming up with a particular organization or consulting firm for this same duration.
What I have found over the past decade measuring PMM is that there is a never-ending stream of improvement opportunities. As project management practices change, the model must change with it. Some models focus heavily on the ten knowledge areas of the PMBOK® Guide, while others stray away from that a bit. What they often have in common, however, is that they break down the attributes and behaviors of project management, which goes well beyond the role of just project managers. These attributes and behaviors describe at a general - or sometimes very detailed - level what you should be seeing when you examine project artifacts, what you should be hearing when you interview project teams and what you should be observing in their actions and behaviors. These are placed on a scale from poor to excellent and from there you can prioritize what is most important to your organization and begin your journey.
Going back to the original question that I asked at the beginning, "Why would anyone want to measure their project management maturity?" There are many reasons. First, it is important to have a baseline of your project management maturity. This baseline allows you to benchmark yourself against others in your company or industry. Often organizations think they are better than they actually are; the baseline provides a good dose of reality. The baseline also allows you to compare over time to see if you are improving or degrading. Degrading? Yes, because even if you have been improving your project management maturity year after year, it is highly possible, even very likely, that you will take a step backwards if you lose your focus or begin to take shortcuts in your project management processes. Once you achieve an acceptable or desired level of maturity, you must maintain it. Project management maturity is a bit like a good marriage, you must keep working at it. For this reason, you should consider measuring it once or twice a year.
Second, the models used for measurement do a good job uncovering your weak points and provide guidance as to what needs to be done to strengthen them. They also speak to the culture of your organization and the support necessary by your senior management team. This is the greatest value of a PMM model, in my opinion, as it provides a recipe for success.
Third, the model provides a less subjective and sometimes independent assessment of your organization's maturity, which may lead to changes that might not have happened otherwise. It can be used internally to your department or PMO to dispel what people think vs. what is really occurring. It can be used with senior management to make a case for strengthening project management capability or to showcase existing expertise. It can be used externally with customers to showcase your capability.
If you are serious about improving the project management capability within your organization, the first step is to measure your PMM level to identify and prioritize your gaps. The next step is to develop a plan of attack to close those gaps and assign the necessary resources to that plan. The final step is to execute the plan and then assess yourself again to see if you have made progress. To be successful you will need two things: patience and perseverance. If you have these things, you will be successful.
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Great Article. Thanks Vic for your leadership and sharing your thoughts and experiences.
Posted on April 21, 2017 at 3:05 pm
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The financial landscape of football is changing, the Teutonic plates beneath the surface are beginning to tremble and a radical change is afoot. For years, Arsenal have had to scrimp and save in order for their fiscal model to be a success but with Champions League again confirmed, the stadium continuing to provide a continuous source of revenue and the much publicised TV money, which financial experts believe could see clubs profited to the tune of £130million over a 5 year period, the Gunners are now in a position of power. Arsene Wenger is sitting with pocket aces, and the ace of hearts has just been turned on the river.
There will be an enormity of transfer rumours this summer. Arsenal have already been linked with Raheem Sterling and Petr Cech, whilst talk of Morgan Schneiderlin has been persistent throughout the season. But what can Arsenal fans truly expect this summer? The simple answer is, no one knows. Wenger notoriously plays with his cards close to his chest and I doubt this silly season will be any different. Recent transfers, namely Ozil and Sanchez, have indicated a more ambitious policy and whilst I, and I think every other Arsenal fan would love to see this trend continue; I think I would also like to see a more ruthless streak from the Arsenal manager. Wenger's footballing philosophy often places him on a pedestal; he refuses to be the type of manager who talks about other players or disrupts rival clubs with reported transfer bids or hangs out the side of his car on transfer deadline day, giving any reporter in the vicinity a quote for the back page. He simply has too much class for such antics. But there is a need for Wenger to change tact, to add a soupçon of aggression to his mild mannered negotiating tactics. He needs to be more of a 'big blind' bully and use his leverage to give Arsenal that final boost to challenge for the title.
In recent years, Manchester United have been prolific in this type of transfer warfare. Bidding on a rival player in order to, firstly, weaken their counterparts and secondly, strengthen their own ranks. You only need to look at United's feeder club, Tottenham Hotspurs, who have been ravaged by the footballing beast for two of their best players: Berbatov and Carrick; and were close to the signing of Bale before Madrid came knocking. Similarly, United took advantage of Arsenal in a moment of weakness, possibly after a late night of too many cocktails and a lack of sleep, we were left vulnerable to the filthy beast's advances and sold one of our best players at a pittance of his worth. But with Arsenal's continued improvement, partnered with our recent ambitious transfers business and our ability to break the wage structure for the right player, Arsenal are now considered a big player. Players like Cech, Schnederlien, Sterling and, possible free-agent, Milner all consider Arsenal a potential destination; a club who are self-sustaining and moving in the right direction.
Wenger is loath to sign players in order to keep them from the clutches of other teams; Fabregas was the most recent example, opting not to sign the player due to Ozil's status at the club despite knowledge that Chelsea would follow up with a bid. Similarly, Wenger recommended Antonio Valencia to Wigan back in 2008; having scouted the player for quite a while, Wenger recommended him to Steve Bruce as we were well stocked for wide players at the time. It is one of the attributes that makes him such a fantastic man to work with, his compassion and respect for his players is well known and is one of the reasons he is spoken of so highly of by former players. But with the financial arsenal at his disposal, it may now be the time to become rather more cold-blooded.
In addition to being ruthless in the transfer market, Wenger must weed his own back garden again. Arsene did well to rid the ranks of Bendtner, Fabianski, Vela and Vermaelen but deadwood still remains. Expectations of Arsenal are forever changing and as we begin to exercise our monetary influence more often, a higher calibre of player will be sought. A quick glance to our squad this season would tell you that the quality of individuals at Arsenal has risen in the past few years. Theo Walcott, who many would have pointed to as one of our key weapons in years gone by has found himself marooned on the bench, unable to make any sort of meaningful contribution to the season, West Brom hattrick aside. Additionally Wilshere is not the central cog we all expected him to be several years ago with Cazorla, Ramsey and Coquelin all upping or altering their game to make the Englishman's absence less of a hindrance. But several players must surely be wary of finding themselves on the proverbial chopping board. Twitter sensation and all round good guy Lukas Podolski can expect a polite request to clear out his locker and Abou Diaby and Mathieu Flamini may also be following him out the exit door, having both the appreciation and/or sympathies of the Arsenal fans but not much else. A more dismay inducing axing may be that of our smile provoking Little Mozart, Tomas Rosicky. The pint-sized Czech holds a lot of good favour amongst the Arsenal crowd and is loved for his energy, technical ability and his knack for changing the tempo of a game. His career at the Emirates, never lived up to its potential but he has provided some real moments of quality and joy. None of these players are bad players, in fact they are all excellent, consummate professionals; players who I think have a huge impact in the locker room. But for Arsenal to move up the league ladder, competition for places needs to become more aggressive. It's a form of progression, an evolution rather than revolution. There is no need for whole-sale changes, just for a more Darwinian approach to recruitment. Wenger has the backing of the fans, he has the support of the board, he has the foundations of a great team and he has the resources to improve upon it. It is now time to press his advantage and go all in.
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Samsung is expected to lift the lid on their next flagships (the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge) later this month. This said, the internet is filled with leaks involving the two devices. In a new leak, the devices' press renders give us a better look at the Korean tech giant's next flagships.
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The alleged press renders of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge were leaked by serial leakster Evan Blass (also known as @evleaks on Twitter). Like a lot of Blass' leaks, they usually end up being the actual device, which could be the same case here.
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- larger 12-megapixel BRITECELL rear-facing camera with f/1.7 aperture (an upgrade to the 16-megapixel camera with f/1.9 aperture of the Galaxy S6 despite the smaller megapixel count)
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- 5-megapixel front-facing camera for snapping selfies and video chat
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So when do we get to see the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge make their official debut? The Korean tech giant is expected to host its Unpacked 2016 event on the 21st of February in Barcelona Spain. This is the event Samsung is expected to lift the lid on its next flagship.
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The National Theatre of Scotland has become a cultural landmark and put Scottish theatre on an international stage
AS ARTISTIC director and chief executive of the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS), Vicky Featherstone is one of our Scots of the Year, but really the award goes to the whole of that extraordinary organisation, which, in 2007, continued to combine creativity with a commitment to having their theatrequake felt by as wide an audience as possible.
In July, I spoke to John Tiffany, the associate director in charge of new work, about the expectations surrounding each new NTS production. He was thrilled that the staging of a new play could provoke the same anticipation as a hot band releasing their latest album. The NTS does generate that sort of heat. Maybe it's because of its lack of a fixed base, giving it a certain vagabond energy that goes into the work.
Since launching in February 2006, the company has performed 59 productions in 89 locations, to almost a quarter of a million people. This was the year of louche gods (Alan Cumming in The Bacchae, Tam Dean Burn in Venus as a Boy) and looming monsters (the puppets of The Wolves in the Walls, the child-killers of Aalst). One weekend in April, I saw Tutti Frutti and Black Watch and would count both as among the best things I've seen at the theatre.
Black Watch, in particular, was extraordinary. Regardless of your views on Iraq, it was impossible to not feel proud of both the Scottish soldiers represented on stage and the Scottish creativity which had put them there. The NTS website features extremely moving post-performance interviews with members of the public. One woman can hardly speak for tears.
Ten years ago, Featherstone gave up a career in TV to work in theatre, and was artistic director of Paines Plough until the NTS job came along. When she saw how audiences reacted to Black Watch, she must have felt that swapping screen for stage had been the right choice.
Black Watch came about as a result of Featherstone, in 2004, asking the writer Gregory Burke to follow the story of the Black Watch regiment, and although it premiered at the Edinburgh Festival last year, 2007 saw it become a phenomenon. It toured Scotland, was performed in LA and New York, and was filmed for the BBC. Next year, it travels to Australia and New Zealand.
Writing in the introduction to the Faber edition of the script, Featherstone has no doubt about the play's significance and what it means for the organisation she leads: "If the non-building-based model of the NTS can create something so universal, so powerful and so pertinent, we really do have the opportunity here to create a cultural landmark. Not a monument to the past, but rather a breathing, flexible, challenging and bold movement for the future."
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The American School of Classical Studies has been excavating in the area of the Athenian Agora since 1931, bringing to light the history of the area over a period of 5000 years. Finds range from scattered pieces of pottery of the late Neolithic period (ca. 3000 BC) to the contents of 19th and early 20th century basements. The Agora of the 5th and 4th centuries BC has been the main focus of attention. Scholars have identified the often scanty material remains on the basis of ancient references to the Agora as the center of civic activity of ancient Athens. Public documents inscribed on stone, weight and measure standards, and jurors' identification tickets and ballots reflect the administrative nature of the site, while traces of private dwellings in the area immediately bordering the open square, with their household pottery and other small finds, throw light on the everyday lives of Athenian citizens.
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I thought this was a great CD. The lyrics make little sense, but their purpose is more to convey feelings than to make logical sense. And they do convey feelings very well. This is one of those CDs you can just lean back and waste a whole afternoon listening to. You can get lost in the guitar swells and forget your problems, forget your surroundings.
HUM is one of those bands you can get high off of without drugs.
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Absolutely the best CD I have ever heard.
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"I have been a Hum fan for years. Four, to be precise. This is their second album, and is probably their best (although Downward is Heavenward is close), and it's a masterpiece. Each member of the band writes their own parts to the song, and they collaborate in the end and put it all together. This makes for the some of the most complex, direct, purely musical sounds you'll ever hear. Think the lyrics just don't make sense? You didn't write 'em, did you. Listen closely, you'll soon realize that singer Matt Talbot knows what he's talking about after all. He's happy, he's sad, he's just taking a musical joyride. This CD leaves an impression in you forever...I get goosebumps from memories I have of listening to this CD three or four years ago...it's an amazing experience. No other CD out there compares to the pure emotion and energy put forth by this album. The actual recording has this 'cheap studio' fuzz to it, adding to the enigmatic, cosmic ambience as "Little Dipper" fades into "The Pod", and the pitch-black intro of "Stars"...and when the other seven tracks are through, you shake your head in amazement, say to yourself, "what the hell was that?", and push play again. If you consider yourself a music lover, or if you are a musician, find this CD now."
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"Rating--98 out of 100--
Some bands get lost between the seams over the years, namely Hum, which is one band that unfortanately never achieved the fame it so rightly deserved, (although this album did go on to sell a couple hundred thousand copies due to the radio hit Stars) along with Failure, Hum remains one of those bands that had one or two hit radio singles, but became a fan favorite for reasons moreso than this. Although Hum released two albums prior to this; namely Filet Show, and Electra 3000, this was the album where the band truly came into its own and set the pace for which it would return to a couple of years later with the brooding, and atmospheric (but commercial failure) Downward is Heavenward. Perhaps Hums ideas on this album can best be summed up, as a thinking mans version of mathematical Rock music, even presceding early emo, but transcending these boundaries and creating what some might dub "Space-rock". Summing up Matt Talbotts interset in space and the sounds that could make this whole album so atmospheric, are lyrics about lost love, drugs, and loneliness. We are taken into the mind of a band which truly was way ahead of their time, more so in the way that the dynamic sound that is exhibited herein, cannot be described as well as it can be heard. From the opening song "The Pod" you know you're in for one hell of a ride, as the guitars, bass, and drums kick you smack dab in the teeth, letting you know that you are in for one hell of a 40 plus minute trip through space. Talbotts lyrics are whimsical and genius, almost surrealistic in their dreamlike approach to the descriptions that overlay the whole structure of this album. No song is bad in my opinion, as each song sounds different than the last and the hard rockers are usually followed up by a slow ballad which makes you wonder just how in the hell these sounds were created. Standout songs are I'd Like Your Hair Long and, I hate it Too, although all the songs on here are excellent, Songs of Farewell and Departure is sort of downer, simply because this auspicious album actually has to end. Highly recommended, especially for laying out on the back of your car, looking at the stars with your girl, or significant other; this album must not be overlooked, as Hum is truly a pioneer of sound. However this band is now unfortanatly defunct, and the remaining members went on to form such bands as Centaur, Glifted, and National Skyline, all of which have their own unique appeal depending on your taste. Thanks for your time."


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Great tip! Thanks, Jayne
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I love this idea! I'm going to be doing guided reading for the first time this year and this looks like a great way to keep everything organized and ready to go!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Love this! Thank you for sharing. I am always shuffling all of my hands on materials and this would make it so much easier.ReplyDeleteReplies
I know what you mean, Becky! It saves so much time if everything is already packaged together and ready to go for the small groups.Delete
I love these! Isn't it amazing how a little thing like buttons will motivate children? I simply MUST get some of those fingerlights!ReplyDelete
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Those finger lights are so motivating for the kids, Sally!Delete
I have those containers that you use for letters. Great buy at Dollar Tree--two for $1. I use them to store decks of cards and number them with permanent markers.ReplyDeleteReplies
So many great uses for the little containers! Thanks for stopping by, Kathy!Delete
Lori, you are so amazing! I loved reading your post and I am making a trip to the dollar tree to see if I can find the makeup puffs. What a great idea and sometimes it takes just the little things for us teachers as well!ReplyDelete
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I agree, Deb, sometimes it is the little things that we love so much!!Delete
Great ideas! I love the finger lights! Are they from Walmart or Dollar Tree? I don't remember ever seeing them, even though I'm a regular at both stores!ReplyDeleteReplies
Kathy, the finger lights are from the Dollar Tree. I think some things I look for are a hit or miss there sometimes!Delete
Fabulous ideas here! I love those finger lights:)ReplyDelete
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Thank you, Sarah! The finger lights are fun!Delete
I love this Lori and I am sharing it on my FB page tomorrow. :)ReplyDelete
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Thank you for that, Shelley!Delete
Awesome ideas! I keep a deck of flash cards in those little boxes (aka Soap holders) but I love your idea to store magnetic letters in them!ReplyDelete
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I am always looking for a better way to get those magnetic letters out to the kids in a more organized way. These little boxes are great! Thanks Donna!Delete
Love the reading bags, what a great idea! I have always done math bags but never thought of reading ones. Thanks for sharing! KristiReplyDelete
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Hope you can use the small group reading pouches, Kristi! I like the idea of using them for math too!Delete
Ok, I love the whole post and all of your terrific materials, but the thing that grabbed me the most? The cute makeup puffs for erasers! LOVE IT!!!! Thanks for your bright idea!ReplyDelete
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Ha! Glad you liked the make up puffs, Stephanie!Delete
These are great! Thanks for the detailed pics too.ReplyDeleteReplies
You are so welcome, Kindergarten Squared! Glad you stopped by!Delete
Such great tools! Those little lights must really be motivating to use. I've seen them in blogs but have never looked for them in the stores. I might need to add them to my list.ReplyDelete
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U.S. Army Air Force aircraft attack enemy positions on Kahili, Papua, New Guinea during World War II. U.S. 13th Air Force aircraft take off from a runway to attack an enemy base. B-24 Liberator bombers bomb the enemy base. Japanese aircraft in the sky attack U.S. fighter planes. The Japanese aircraft go down in flames. The B-24s drop bomb load over Kahili.
Aerial views of the bombing of Kahili Airdrome on Bougainville Island. U.S. B-24 Liberator bombers in flight at a high altitude over the airdrome, dropping bombs. (World War II period).
August 1943: Animated map depicts Allied ground advances, 5th AAF air fleet stations, Japanese opposition base at Rabaul as well as Japanese positions and network in Papua New Guinea. Map depicting strategic Japanese positions of Wewak and Boram. 5th AAF soldiers decide to raid the two posts. 17 August 1943: USAAF B-25 Mitchell bombers and P-38 Lightning fighters attack the Japanese post of Wewak. Heavy bombardment by the American bombers. Smoke and explosion from the bombardment. Aerial view of the Japanese airplanes parked on the airstrip. 20 August 1943: USAAF B-24 Liberatoor bombers and P-38 Lightning fighters attack the Japanese position at Boram. Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service Mitsubishi Zeros attack the B-24s, P-38s intervene. Bombs dropped on the target. Smoke and explosion from the bombardment. (World War II period).
1943: Animated map depicts Japanese advancement and footholds of Allied troops in Papua New Guinea. Australian 6th Division troops advance through thick jungles towards Salamaua. Soldiers route for enemies in the jungle and fire guns and artillery. Machine gun nests in the jungle. An injured soldier waits to be evacuated. The natives carry soldiers on stretchers. An Australian soldier help a wounded comrade across a river. The Australian troops are relieved by U.S. troops. USAAF B-26 Marauder at a supply depot in Kela village. Native carriers wait for supplies to be dropped from airplanes. 14 August 1943: 5th AAF bombs and strafes targets in the Wewak and Salamaua areas. USAAF B-24 Liberator drops bombs over target areas. Smoke and explosions due to the bombardment. (World War II period).
September 1943, in World War 2. Animated map shows advance of the Allied troops to Nadzab and Lae in papua New Guinea. The Australian 7th Division advance towards Lae. Soldiers in jeeps, on motorcycles and on foot advance through the jungle amidst air and artillery barrage. Soldiers fire machine guns and other artillery. Animated map shows the advance of General Thomas Blamey's troops towards Salamaua. Soldiers cross the Francisco River with natives. The Australian 9th Division advances along the east coast. Soldiers in puddles and streams. A military truck stuck in the mud. Soldiers prepare for jungle fighting. Soldiers take cover among bushes as Japanese troops fire. Machine gun nests in the jungle. USAAF B-25 Mitchell bombers drop bombs over enemy territory. Fire and smoke from the explosions. AN-M40 (Para-Frag) fragmentation bombs are dropped from USAAF A -29 Havoc aircraft. Australian 7th Division troops amidst artillery and anti-aircraft fire. USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress and B-26 Marauder bombers in the sky. On 16 September 1943, the Australian 7th Division captures Lae. Bombed ruins, damaged Japanese planes, destroyed airstrips, enemy ships and boats in the harbor. Destroyed Japanese ammunition dump 'Chinatown'. Australian 9th Division crosses the Bamboo River bridge to enter Lae. Animated map shows advance of amphibious forces, paratroopers and airborne operations of the 5th AAF. U.S. General Douglas MacArthur and his men at the 90th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing quarters.
1943: An animated map depicts the strategic Japanese air and shipping base at Nubia in Papua New Guinea, during World War Two. 25 August 1943, Nubia: USAAF 5th Air Force B-24 Liberator bombers drop 1000 lb demolition bombs, from 16,000 feet, over Nubia. They target bivouac and supply areas. That afternoon, U.S. B-25s, flying low to the ground, make strafing attacks against the Japanese airfield at Nubia. United States soldiers unload jeeps, bulldozers, scrapers and other construction equipment in an abandoned Japanese airfield at Nadzab. U.S. 5th AAF constructing their air base. USAAF C-47s bring Australian infantrymen to the new base.


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Some alternative jobs for teachers include being a tutor, providing homeschool teaching services and teaching online students. There are also opportunities for a different type of teaching, such as being a teacher training facilitator at colleges.
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Buenosairean traditional houses known as "casa chorizo" have been a key source of inspiration with their characteristic courtyards and open terraces. In the Aleph a number of the 57 apartments feature double-height balconies and to obtain maximum benefit from the pleasant climate of the capital, the conventional courtyards within each apartment have been reinvented in the form of an 'external room'.
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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. A festival or feast.
- n. An elaborate, often outdoor entertainment.
- n. An elaborate party.
- transitive v. To celebrate or honor with a festival, a feast, or an elaborate entertainment.
- transitive v. To pay honor to.
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- n. A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.
- n. A feast, celebration or carnival.
- v. To celebrate (a person).
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- n. A feat.
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- A Middle English form of feat.
- n. A Middle English form of feat.
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- n. an elaborate party (often outdoors)
- n. an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place)
- v. have a celebration
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Alain and Enguerrand were ushered up the grand staircase, lined with tiers of costly exotics as if for a fete; but in that and in all kinds of female luxury, the Duchesse lived in a state of _fete perpetuelle_.
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This summer, [we launched personalization](http://www.groupon.com/blog/cities/personalized-deals/) to bring you deals that better suit your interests. We weren't about to stop there – today, we're giving you a sneak peak of some new stuff that will bring you even more deals you love: Groupon Stores and the Deal Feed.
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With [Groupon Stores](http://www.groupon.com/merchants/welcome), businesses can now create and launch their own deals whenever they want. Think of it as the online equivalent of a merchant's physical storefront. Merchants can now:
* Setup a permanent (and free!) e-commerce presence on Groupon for promoting their business.
* Create their own offers to run deals whenever they want.
* Submit deals to be promoted to Groupon subscribers through email and the Deal Feed (explained below).
* Get customers to follow their Groupon Store, and stay in touch by sending messages through the daily email and deal feed.
Each day we'll select the best deals from Groupon Stores and match them to customers using our personalization technology. Follow any Store so you'll never miss a deal from your favorite merchant.
### The Deal Feed
To keep track of these extra deals, we created the Deal Feed. This is a new section of Groupon where a stream of deals – personalized for you – is updated throughout the day. Your deal feed includes your featured daily deal, deals posted by merchants you follow, and deals posted by merchants that we recommend based on what we know about you.
We'll be adding tons to the Deal Feed over time, beginning with making it more social: you will be able to connect your feed to Facebook and receive updates on what your friends are doing, such as when your friends buy deals, follow a new merchant or comment on an offer. This will be another fun way to find great offers – or just keep on top of what your friends are up to.
### Why we built it
We originally designed Groupon to account for the constraints of being a small company. Since we didn't have any merchant relationships, we limited ourselves to one deal per day. Today things are different – our biggest problem is that demand is so high, merchants often wait months to be featured. And while we once only had a few thousand customers per city, now we have hundreds of thousands (Chicago just added its millionth subscriber!) – making it increasingly difficult to find one deal that satisfies everyone.
Personalization, Stores, and the Deal Feed are our attempt to re-imagine things. How would we have built Groupon if we started with hundreds of thousands of relationships with the best merchants in the world, millions of customers, and a world-wide operation with thousands of people helping merchants create deals? With these new features, we can feature more merchants and deliver a more relevant experience for customers, while maintaining the curated, serendipitous and simple experience that's at the core of Groupon.
### Coming soon to your city
We'll start testing these features today in Chicago, Dallas, and Seattle, with plans to add more cities and functionality soon. If you're in one of those markets, check out the link to the deal feed in your header and [let us know what you think](mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com).
To learn more, please visit the FAQ pages for [merchants](http://www.groupon.com/pages/stores-faq) and [customers](http://www.groupon.com/pages/store-customer-faq).


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You can find used skid steers, as well as other heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and backhoes, by browsing online marketplaces such as MachineryTrader.com and EquipmentTraderOnline.com. On these websites, you can view photos of the equipment and read descriptions written by the seller. Some of these websites employ rating systems, which help you to avoid unscrupulous sellers. You can also find used skid steers on eBay.com.
One drawback to purchasing heavy equipment via online sources is that you may select a skid steer that is located in another part of the country. This requires you to transport the vehicle yourself, or have it shipped to your location. Either of these choices increases the cost of the skid steer. There is also more risk associated with making a long-distance transaction, as you may have a difficult time getting your money back, should there be a problem with the vehicle.
You can also look for used skid steers in your local market by perusing the classified section of your local newspaper. While you may not have access to as many options locally, you can avoid the costs associated with shipping. Additionally, by purchasing the equipment locally, you have the chance to inspect the equipment and ensure that it works properly before making the transaction.


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The situation looked grim. Russian forces, in full uniform, were massing just behind an invisible line. Opposite them, British, French, and American forces braced.
Someone behind me muttered: ''Looks like a test of the NATO tripwire.''
''Nah,'' his companion replied, ''it's 'two minutes to World War III - places , everyone.' ''
Wait. Don't touch that hot line.
We were merely watching the marching bands of the four Allied powers preparing to do their stuff on the anniversary of Austria's 1955 peace treaty - still one of the most successful Soviet-Western deals of the postwar era.
The four bands had gathered at a great parade ground in Vienna. There they would perform their ritual salute to the only place where both sides had retreated from the Iron Curtain and enjoyed the retreat. Since the signing of the treaty, the four great-power foreign ministers have dutifully come together every five years to commemorate the event with lunch or dinner. Their meeting tends to be pleasant and insignificant in times of thaw; correct and more significant in times of tension.
This was one of the latter. But the bands were uneasy, not for political reasons, but because they were on international display and wanted to put - literally - their best foot forward.
First came the British. Resplendent in crimson uniforms, with plumed brass helmets. The drum major in a towering bearskin hat. Everything else understated. A thin, reedy sound from the band. The major's baton directing the show with scarcely more motion than a metronome. The whole ensemble slow-marching, with a hesitation step purposely contrasting with the exuberant bounce most bands muster.
Dignified applause from the Austrian chancellor and relaxed enthusiasm from the Viennese audience.
Exit John Bull. Enter Marianne.
The French bands - there were two of them - marched together with elan, if slightly ragged lines. Crisp kepis, flowing capes. The ''Marseillaise'' set Viennese feet to tapping.
Exit France. Enter USA.
So far each band had been a pleasant caricature of national stereotypes. British understatement. French elan. And the American Air Force band that whirled on scene was no disappointment in this respect. It was big - bigger in fact than the double French contingent. And it poured out brassy, ebullient Sousa. And the drill routines! After doing one of those countermarches that look like turning one's sweater sleeves inside out, the dark blue ranks suddenly burst into some football halftime razzle-dazzle. Units peeled off into elaborate , writhing spirals which suddenly jelled back into square formation. The audience gave a big burst of applause, as audiences always do for skaters who spin fast, or gymnasts who do a double somersault.
Exit Yanks. Enter Slavs.
More of the pleasant national caricature.The Soviet army band was massive. A huge bloc that couldn't move very far in any one direction without colliding with the sidelines. Goose-step precision that made ranks more than 100 feet long move like Rockettes. Suddenly, with a click of heels, the square phalanx came to a halt in absolute silence. Out from the sideline strode a hefty blond nightclub singer in black-sequined dress, trailing a long microphone cord. Slowly, soulfully, the band struck up the ballad ''Moscow Nights'' and the mezzo belted out the words with mike so close the high notes fragmented on the audience's ears. After a last flourish of Volga voltage, singer and regiment stepped to the sidelines amid rhythmic applause.
Then, a magical thing happened. Or, to be more precise, a carefully planned symbolic event turned into a magical moment.
The three Western units returned to the floor, lining up beside the Russians in a vast rectangular formation clothed in four colors. A podium was set up facing the massed brasses. One by one, the directors of each band took the stand to conduct this detente philharmonic.
The first two selections were merely massive. The third, a Strauss waltz, revved up the audience. But it was the fourth, conducted by the American, that brought the house down: ''The Stars and Stripes Forever.''
That march is always stirring. Audiences nod chins. And whistle. And there are invariably a few who like to conduct, with right fists beating time - thumbs uppermost, pressing down on invisible batons. But this rendition was more spectacular than usual. There are a lot of trombones in four big bands. And tubas. And by the time they arrived at the passage where the brasses go ta-da-da-da-ta-da-da-da-da-da-dum-dum at full blast, the audience was in orbit. Then, the final chorus. Spotlights were weaving slowly over the four bands. Just as they came to the passage where the piccolos take off into the stratosphere and deliver a triumphant staccato counterpoint to the crescendoing brasses below , the spotlights converged on the American and Russian piccolo players.
It's hard to smile, when your lower lip is curled down over a piccolo. But the Americans and Russians were smiling exultantly as they whipped into the ethereal, peppery notes. The audience broke into a huge ovation. The piccolo group couldn't smile any more broadly, but they began to nod their heads in unison. Another ovation rolled right into the final climax.
Sousa can't end anything as deep-seated and complex as the cold war. But it might not be a bad idea to have at least a pair of piccolo players on hand to set the tone when the next summit meeting takes place. One from each nation.


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Josh Liston from Australia and some of his most talented friends from around the globe share their ideas and interests via sound waves.
Podcasts incl.
- Punching Sideways (coming in May 2018)
- Shannara World - a Terry Brooks fan podcast
- On The Bubble podcast - save our show TV fan campaigns in iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/on-the-bubble-save-our-show-tv-fan-campaigns/id1014840987?mt=2
- The Podcasters' Survival Guide - Complete Protection from the Podcasting Gurus. Get the show here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-podcasters-survival-guide/id866546919?mt=2
- Bandits Basketball Podcast - A weekly audio Podcast all about the Albury-Wodonga Bandits (#SEABL pro-basketball team)
- The Deadly Arnold - Philosophy and creativity. Get the show in iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/deadly-arnold-joshua-c-liston/id683983629?mt=2
To reach out to the show creators:
Em: firstname.lastname@example.com
Twitter Josh L: twitter.com/joshuacliston (@joshuacliston)
Instagram: instagram.com/joshuacliston
Facebook: facebook.com/joshuacliston
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/39955414-joshua-c-liston


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Replacement Hubcap for DigiRoller Plus II Model 6425.Protect and keep wheel assembly clean.
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The cap fit as if it was the same one that came with the original roller.
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I have been using my DigiRoller for about six years now and it has endured considerable field abuse in my daily activities, including having been run over by a pickup truck once which required the temporary use of Duct tape to hold the plastic pieces in place while the glue setup over night before the handle was reattached. Even with all this the wheel hub never showed any weakness until I dropped a suitcase on while traveling a couple months ago, on quick call to your customer service department had the order for the replacement part processed and delivered to me within four days with no shipping cost of any kind to me. Thanks for the outstanding products at present I own two calculators and a digiroller. I am sold on Calculated Industries, products and plan to purchase a Scale Master II PC combo kit.


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Jake Gagne: Ramona rider, 14, finishes second in last leg of the Red Bull Rookie Cup road race to clinch four in the season standings. Next stop, Red Bull World Championships on Oct. 25 in Valencia, Spain.
35th Antique Drags: More than 130 dragsters and cars built before 1973 will compete Sunday at the Barona 1/8-Mile Drag Strip. Gates open at 7 a.m. with the first matches at 8 a.m. Admission is $15.


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It's an
interesting mix of six trotters that will compose the field for the
featured sixth race, a $20,000 Preferred trot, on the evening of Friday, April
21 at The Meadowlands.
A few familiar faces
remain in B Yoyo, Muscle Diamond and Opulent Yankee. These three have been
in the thick of things at the top trotting level throughout the early
third of the Meadowlands racing season.
New shooters in the
field are Up The Alley, shipping in fresh from South Florida for Richie
Silverman and the $1.5 million winning proven stakes commodity Crazy Wow making
his first pari-mutuel foray of the season for the Ron Burke barn.
Adding considerable
intrigue is the American-bred, Italian-born, Scandinavian trained Tuonoblu
Rex. The five-year-old globe trotting import had European stakes success
at age three, winning the Ulf Thoresen Memorial in Norway but his
form fell off while racing in France last season.
Now based in
America, "T Rex" races for owner Cees J Faber under the nom
de course of Stable Why Not and has been placed in the care of the successful
training/driving team of Julie and Andy Miller.
A hint of the regard in
which Tuonoblu Rex is held by his connections is evidenced by the fact that
payments have been made to have him eligible for this season's Meadowlands
major trotting stakes including the May 6 Arthur Cutler Memorial, lists which
may be accessed here.
In his only stateside
appearance thus far, Tuonoblu Rex evidenced a powerful presence while
dominating a field that included stakes winner Crazshana in a 1:53.4
qualifying win while well in hand.
Friday's race will
certainly be a greater test of his abilities, helping to determine if T
Rex fits against America's best.
In the building, themed
dining kicks off with Fiesta
Night in Pink while the popular Swipe
& Score promotion offers free betting vouchers.
Post time is 7:15 p.m.
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|Deals with
|biology // body systems // cells // chemistry // disease // molecular science
|immune system, receptor/ligand interactions, proteins, cytokines, cell communication
|Intended for
|middle school // high school
|Available on
|paid // free demo // free
|Developed by
|FAS Learning Technologies Program (academic developer)
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Navigate a nanobot through a 3D environment of blood vessels and connective tissue in an attempt to save an ailing patient. Teach white blood cells how to hunt and kill bacterial invaders. Along the way, you will learn about the biological processes that enable macrophages and neutrophils to detect and fight infections.
Immune Attack is funded by the National Science Foundation and jointly developed by the Federation of American Scientists, the University of Southern California, Brown University, and Escape Hatch Entertainment. It teaches immunology in a fun and engaging way that is different from the traditional classroom setting, making use of the "challenge and reward" paradigm found in most video games.
Immune Attack is a supplemental teaching tool, designed to be used in addition to middle school and high school biology textbooks. Immune Attack introduces molecular biology and cellular biology in detail that is usually reserved for college students. However, it uses the familiar and motivational video game format to introduce the strange and new world of cells and molecules. Teachers are encouraged to refer to Immune Attack as an example of biological processes, and to give FAS feedback on how you have used Immune Attack in your classroom.
This game is available for "pay what you want." It works on Windows XP and all later versions, install the latest version of Microsoft DirectX before playing. See FAQ at MolecularJIg.com. Not available for MacOS.
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Overall it was fun, point and shoot. I didn't get too far, but here's what I thought:
Rating explanations: - Fun 4: If not for the chore like fashion of finding the green foreign bodies, this would be 5. - Learning 5: I definitely learned a lot and it's great because you are teaching, which means you have to learn. - Science 5: But I am assuming because I was learning. :D
Fun rating: 4 out of 5
Learning rating: 5 out of 5
Science rating: 5 out of 5
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I thought it was pretty good. Information packed. Great cut scenes. As far as the controls; being able to change mouse flight sensitivity. Graphics are good. Concept is great. At the beginning of the levels where they give information on the mission, a skip button wont hurt after the first time. Overall, pretty good.
Fun rating: 3 out of 5
Learning rating: 5 out of 5
Science rating: 5 out of 5
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Immune attack is a cool game. It is difficult until you learn how to play it.
Fun rating: 5 out of 5
Learning rating: 3 out of 5
Science rating: 3 out of 5
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Our wilderness is under an unprecedented attack from Trump and anti-conservationists in Congress. Help us fight back.
The following statement is from Nada Culver, Senior Director for Agency Policy:
The Wilderness Society issued the following statement on the heels of House and Senate passage today of the omnibus budget package, which now goes to President Obama for signature.
Misuse of a federal leasing tool is allowing companies to hoard America's public lands and cheat tax payers out of millions of dollars according to public data detailed in The Wilderness Society's report,
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands is hearing comments on CMORCA, a bill proposed by Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley).
"Secretary Jewell is on the right track. The plan to pursue cancellation of this oil and gas lease sets the stage for getting rid of the remaining leases in the Badger-Two Medicine region," said Jamie Williams, president of The Wilderness Society
"In this season of Thanksgiving, we are grateful to have a bipartisan group of Senators at the grown-ups' table showing real leadership by advancing legislation to permanently reauthorize
Today federal legislation to protect and enhance the Yakima River basin's fisheries, ecosystem and water supply was passed by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
This marks a major milestone in the effort to identify appropriate development areas for renewable energy projects in California, while ensuring the conservation of critical natural resources and wildlife habitat.
Today President Obama announced that he had rejected the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Below is a statement from The Wilderness Society President, Jamie Williams, in response to this historic decision:


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Curtains in the kitchen are an integral part of the decor of a kitchen and you can have fun choosing a curtain style and design for your kitchen. Whether you are fully remodeling your kitchen or just want to change the window treatment to give your kitchen a new look, there are many curtains ideas for you to choose from. The type and style of kitchen window treatment depends a great deal on the kind of kitchen you have. A rustic or country-style kitchen will require a different type of curtain from a modern and minimalistic kitchen. So, you have to keep all these things in mind while designing or selecting curtains for your kitchen.
Although it is not necessarily a part of the design, you do need to think about the material for your kitchen curtains before you get too far in the selection process. Remember that every time you cook, the curtains will take in some of the aroma from the food. This is part of the reason that most people opt for thinner, lighter curtains for their kitchens; they are simply much easier to clean when necessary.
When looking at the various materials available for kitchen curtains, keep your neighbors in mind. While it is probably fine to go with kitchen window curtain ideas that involve almost transparent fabric if you live in an isolated farm, you might not want to if your kitchen is within several feet of your neighbor's home – or a main thoroughfare.
Kitchen Style
You will of course want to consider the theme and color scheme of your kitchen, but even before that, you should think about the style itself. If you have a modern kitchen, for example, you can go with contemporary curtains. These modern options tend to be lightweight and made using fabric. This in turn lets more light into your kitchen, helping you see while cooking and making it appear larger. Those concerned about privacy can find modern curtains with thicker fabric as well.
If your space is more in the traditional style of a country kitchen, then you will have almost limitless options as well. You can pick any type of color or length. The one thing to remember, however, is that cotton fabrics work best in country kitchens. To make the space look even better, add a window valance for a little extra spark.
Curtain Length
While it is true that to some extent you can pick any length curtain you want if you have a country style kitchen, there are still some limits. If the window in question is away from the cooking area, you can opt for any length you want. If, however, it is near the sink, stove, or other appliances, always make sure that it will be short enough to stay out of the way. Otherwise it can represent a serious safety hazard.
Roman Blinds
Another one of the popular kitchen curtains ideas is to go with a Roman blind. This style has stood the test of time and are easily adjustable to let you balance privacy and sunlight. Best of all, Roman blinds are popular enough to come in a wide range of materials, patterns, and colors. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that they do tend to be a bit more expensive than some of the other options so make sure that it fits into your budget before picking them.
Anytime that you add an element to your home you want it to complement the rest of the space and curtains are no exception. One thing you will notice, however, is that compared to curtains for other areas of the home, kitchen ones tend to include options with much more detail. If you want a curtain with a hand painted or hand-sewn motif, then go ahead and do so. You can do this yourself if you are creative or find somewhere to purchase custom items. Simply adding a design to a single curtain should not put you over budget and can make your kitchen much more exciting both for you and visitors.


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Comparisons of Non-Gaussian Statistical Models in DNA Methylation Analysis
AbstractAs a key regulatory mechanism of gene expression, DNA methylation patterns are widely altered in many complex genetic diseases, including cancer. DNA methylation is naturally quantified by bounded support data; therefore, it is non-Gaussian distributed. In order to capture such properties, we introduce some non-Gaussian statistical models to perform dimension reduction on DNA methylation data. Afterwards, non-Gaussian statistical model-based unsupervised clustering strategies are applied to cluster the data. Comparisons and analysis of different dimension reduction strategies and unsupervised clustering methods are presented. Experimental results show that the non-Gaussian statistical model-based methods are superior to the conventional Gaussian distribution-based method. They are meaningful tools for DNA methylation analysis. Moreover, among several non-Gaussian methods, the one that captures the bounded nature of DNA methylation data reveals the best clustering performance. View Full-Text
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Ma, Z.; Teschendorff, A.E.; Yu, H.; Taghia, J.; Guo, J. Comparisons of Non-Gaussian Statistical Models in DNA Methylation Analysis. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2014, 15, 10835-10854.
Ma Z, Teschendorff AE, Yu H, Taghia J, Guo J. Comparisons of Non-Gaussian Statistical Models in DNA Methylation Analysis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2014; 15(6):10835-10854.Chicago/Turabian Style
Ma, Zhanyu; Teschendorff, Andrew E.; Yu, Hong; Taghia, Jalil; Guo, Jun. 2014. "Comparisons of Non-Gaussian Statistical Models in DNA Methylation Analysis." Int. J. Mol. Sci. 15, no. 6: 10835-10854.


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it's really very simple, be inspired by our word of the week and just write :).
To see this week's entries check out the list at the bottom of this post. We put it behind a cut so it doesn't clog up your scrolling.
A drabble is a work of 100 words exactly. Flash fiction is a work of up to 500 words. Both may be submitted to the cascade. So What Can You Write? The simple answer is - anything! Our work here on FB3X will be erotically themed. but feel free to take the inspiration any way you want to, fiction, fanfiction, non-fiction, meta, since variety is the spice of life!
To those struck by inspiration (and no you don't have to be a professional writer to join in, anyone can embrace their inner author):
- Below you will find a chance to join in the cascade in the form of a linked list
- Write a drabble/flash fiction inspired by the word of the week.
- Post the fiction to your own blog, social media, or website
- Then insert a link into the linked list to that drabble/flash fiction for everyone to find (A hint of the genre of your drabble/flash fiction in the title of your post would be appreciated.), e.g. A Little Bit of Fun (PG, Science Fiction)
- To encourage your friends to join in and hence cascade the fun, you can also add the list into your own post by copying the code.
- OR you can just write us something in the comments :)
AND NOW - on to the fiction :)
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or language
Author's Note
I'm trying to do something a little different this year. For those of you who don't know, unless it's a week inspired by a holiday, or memorable occasion, our word of the week is picked by opening up a dictionary to a random location, waving a finger about without looking at the page and pointing it to a word, i.e. it's chance. So, this year, rather than standalone drabbles, I am going to try writing a coherent story, Flight of Fire, in 100 word episodes, each one inspired by the word of the week. I have a vague outline for characters and direction of Flight of Fire, but specifics will be decided by the word of the week.
I had to sit and think about how to get 'paw' into the episode this week. It's not a word I would have used in my normal vocabulary, well, not outside the specific context of reference to an animal's body or actions. However, it eventually slotted in :)
"Who betrayed you?" the query came in deep tones from behind, but Stephan didn't look, remaining hunched.
"My lover," he replied, pain building in his chest.
There had been no time for grief in his desperate flight, but, as Stephan admitted that the man he had trusted the most in the world had tried to hobble him, the hurt had to come out. Helplessly, he sobbed.
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Author's Note
Of course shifters popped into my head with a prompt like 'paw' :). Hope you all enjoy the fic this week.