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The Bimota DB1 is like a pair of Italian stiletto high-heel shoes. Completely impractical and absolutely gorgeous.
Consider the stunning billet aluminum fluid reservoirs that double as fork caps – making track-side fluid adjustments on the M1Rs a major task. Want to adjust the steering damper? Remove the bodywork, paisan. All of it.
If you need to adjust your chain tension or swap final drive gearing, the trick-looking concentric rear axle adjusters will modify the hide height – which you'll have to adjust via two rod-ends that have to be removed to be reset. Got a mechanical or electrical issue to attend to? Remove all the bodywork again. Swapping the carbs to Malossis with ticklers meant that I had to drill a hole in the left side panel so I can stick my little finger through to tickle the rear carb.
In order to allow engine heat to move out through the rear of the bike, designers had to leave a tunnel of sorts open under the seat portion of the main body – and with the structure supported by four shouldered bolts, the street bodywork would bow and crack with anyone weighing more than about 160 pounds in the saddle. To preserve my prototype lightweight race version made by AirTECH I had to fabricate a vertical support post to take some of the weight and stress.
But I love it. I suspect that the handling will be excellent and weighing-in about the same as the TT1, the Montjuich motor with a 790 kit and serious cylinder head work should propel it around the track at a pretty good clip.
I'm finally on the back-end of the project; with cam timing, plumbing and hydraulics left to complete.. With two Ducati bevel twin restorations and Yellow Bike III filling the shop, I moved it into my office (with the TT1) and snapped the pics just prior to running the bodywork down to Robbie Nigl (Peachpit Painting) for color and shine. They'll make a fine pair of book-ends; the TT1 and the DB1 – two featherweight racers with 86HP small-block engines.
These machines mark a return to racing after a 7 year hiatus. I plan three rounds of the P89 Series at NHMS – and who knows? ..Maybe Team Clutch Slip and the False Neutrals will make a return to the VRRA Endurance race..


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text: Beauty Expert travel beauty tips The industry's most knowledgeable people share their personal insider secrets and tricks to staying beautiful By Tabitha Joyce share-facebook share-twitter share-pinterest share-whatsapp share-facebook share-twitter share-whatsapp share-pinterest Bobbi Brown Bobbi Brown is the founder of Bobbi Brown cosmetics. She continues to be involved in all aspects of the brand as Chief creative director, including product development and seasonal campaign shootsWhat make-up do you wear on holiday?Whether I'm at work or on vacation, the truth is that I tend to go for a 'less is more' approach: moisturiser, a touch of concealer, pot rouge on my cheeks and lips and I'm done. I can fit all my beauty travel essentials in my carry-on bag, so I don't have to worry if my luggage goes missing. Instead of bringing full-size products, I custom-fill mini palettes and containers with basics like creamy concealer, a pot rouge, and a good moisturising balm. I also go for multi-purpose products that allow me to pack less without sacrificing any part of my beauty routine.What SPF do you use in the sun?I'm always looking for ways to carry less and our Extra SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm is the ultimate three-in-one product. You get moisture, a tint of colour and sun protection.And your number one beauty travel tip?I use a good balm on my face, lips, cuticles, and even my heels because cabin air can be very dehydrating. Bobbi Brown Extra Moisturizing Balm is a great option for rehydrating and restoring severely dehydrated skin. share-facebook share-twitter share-whatsapp share-pinterest Jo Malone Renowned for pairing unusual ingredients, Jo Malone's name has become synonymous with luxury fragrances. We ask the Founder and creative director of Jo Loves for her top travel tipsWhich scent most evokes a holiday for you?I created Pomelo whilst on holiday in Parrot Cay and I'm instantly taken back to walking along the white sandy beach, collecting sand dollars every time I wear it. It's the most wonderful fresh, citrus scent, which I spray all over my cashmere travel wrap, beach towels and bed linen whenever I'm away from home. As it's a light cologne it is exactly the type of fragrance you need when travelling; to me, there is nothing worse than being in the heat, wearing a heavy fragrance.How do you scale down your make-up bag for in flight?Make-up should be kept to a minimum when you travel and I try to stick to neutral colours; beige and nudes. I love Mac Studio Face and Body Foundation, which doesn't feel heavy, and a slick of lip-gloss - my current favourite is by Armani. I also love collagen disposable sheets, which I use as an in-flight mask but also underneath my socks to soften cracked heels if I'm travelling long haul.And your number one beauty travel tip?I always have a good facial treatment the day before I fly and then, to maintain the benefits, I cleanse, moisturise and apply a layer of Evian facial spray before take off and landing. A good massage stimulates your skin and encourages it to look its best. I also make my own face mask using Josie Maran Argan Oil and my night cream. share-facebook share-twitter share-whatsapp share-pinterest Luke Hersheson Luke Hersheson, Creative director for celebrity salon brand Hershesons, regularly shoots with leading photographers, as well as beautiful faces such as Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley. We talk to him about holiday hairHow should we protect our hair in the sun?Think of your hair as you would your skin in the sun. Hair can frazzle and burn in just the same way, so it needs looking after. I tell clients to put Kérastase Elixir Oil on their hair before they hit the beach - comb it through from root to end. The warmth of the sun, combined with the oil, works like an amazing conditioning treatment whilst protecting the hair at the same time. After sundowners, wash the oil out with Kérastase Bain Soleil Shampoo.Any tips on how best to manage hair on the beach?A single loose braid never goes out of style and always looks good, whatever length your hair is. When you're in and out of the sea or the pool it will keep your hair tangle-free. In the evening take out your braid, run your fingers through your hair and it will have a natural and undone wave - the perfect evening do. The Hersheson chunky Braided Headband is a cute, easy-to-wear accessory: when you can't be bothered to do your hair, you can simply throw it on.And your number one beauty travel tip?I travel long haul a lot and often have to work immediately after arriving at my destination. So, to get myself mentally prepared and over jetlag as quickly as possible, I sync to my new time zone as soon as I get on the plane by changing my watch, phone, and so on. And I wear noise-cancelling headphones on the flight - they are worth every penny as they block out the drone of the plane and all other passenger noise so that I can sleep! share-facebook share-twitter share-whatsapp share-pinterest Kathy Phillips Kathy Phillips spent seven years at Vogue as Health and Beauty Director before leaving the post to set up natural beauty brand This WorksHow do you get your skin ready before a holiday?To be honest, I meticulously look after my skin all the time - not just for a holiday. I use This Works Dry Leg Oil all over my body. It keeps dry skin from itching and flaking and protects from cold and hot weather. If you use cheap oil without the right bases, it just doesn't work. You need a product with base oils like coconut, wheatgerm and evening primrose because cheaper oils just don't have the restoring benefits.Which suncare brand do you use on holiday?I'm very careful and don't go in the sun much at all, and I'll always have a great big hat and some sunglasses with me. I use This Works In Transit Sun Defence on my face which is SPF 30 - I don't see the point in using a lower factor. It's very refined so doesn't leave the face white or chalky and you can then put make-up on top easily. For the body I like various brands, such as La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50: I might use it if I'm on a boat or ski-ing, something extreme. For the body I use Sisley or Institut Estherderm, but I'm more concerned with wearing a rash guard and a hat!And your number one beauty travel tip?I am a frequent long-haul traveller and always take my preferred products on board in travel sizes - I even take my own shower gel as synthetic shower gels are full of sulphates and give no pleasure on a trip. I also have my eyelashes dyed regularly so that I don't need to wear any mascara at all - I'd recommend this for anyone. share-facebook share-twitter share-whatsapp share-pinterest Aerin Lauder Estée Lauder's granddaughter Aerin Lauder, founder of AERIN beauty, talks to us about what to pack in your hand luggageHow do you get your skin ready before a holiday?I swear by Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Sculpting/Refinishing Dual Infusion. Then, when I'm on the beach I love to use my AERIN Beach Cream - the subtle golden tones in it are great for legs and arms, and it has the perfect holiday scent. When it comes to the sun, I make sure I use a high SPF, I love Clinique Face Cream SPF 40.How do you scale down your make-up bag for in flight?The contents of my make-up bag, are the essentials that eventually became the inspiration for launching the AERIN brand. So for flying, all my products are multi-tasking and simple. I carry AERIN pretty Bronze Illuminating Powder, AERIN weekend lip-gloss, AERIN rose lip conditioner, and a face mist. I keep all my essentials together in one smaller make up bag.And your number one beauty travel tip?I try to drink lots of water and get plenty of rest on long journeys, a little dark chocolate helps keep my energy up upon arrival. share-facebook share-twitter share-whatsapp share-pinterest Mary Greenwell Mary Greenwell is a world-renowned make-up artist who has worked with Princess Diana, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett. We get her advice on how to minimise your make-up bagHow do you pack for long-haul trips?Unless you are flying somewhere to do a red carpet event, you should always try and scale back the make-up that comes with you. We all need to take fewer liquids with us because of the safety regulations so I invest in Muji travel bottles for my kit. I'd recommend you keep to your daily essentials such as mascara, eye liner, lipstick, concealer, blush or bronzer and pressed powder. Personally I don't wear make-up on holiday. It's the one time that I just relax and try to break the habit. I try to treat my skin with indulgent skincare and make sure that it just has a couple of weeks to breathe without foundation or powder.What do you use to look after your skin in the sun?Natura Bissé Diamond White Oil Free SPF 50 is amazing and I use it all year round without fail on top of my moisturiser. I think that sun care is a must, whether you are in town or the beach at any time of the year. When I'm on holiday I always use La Roche-Posay SPF 50 Spray and then switch to the SPF 30 only on the last few days of a two-week holiday. I discovered it in France and have used it for years. My favourite after suns are the SENSAI Silky Bronze Soothing After Sun Repair Mask for my face, which is divine, and I slather the Vichy Capital Soleil Aftersun on my body to rehydrate and smooth.What is your number one beauty travel tip?Take your make-up off as soon as you get on a plane and layer a mask or an intensive moisturiser on, to keep skin from getting parched during the flight. A lip balm is essential too, as lips dry out so quickly. I love to travel with the Sensai Total Lip Treatment on, to nourish skin and lips, and, if I have space in my carry on, I love their Cellular Performance Hand Cream, which is utterly amazing. share-facebook share-twitter share-whatsapp share-pinterest Daniel Galvin Hair colourist and celebrity stylist Daniel Galvin has been working in the industry for more than 50 years - he follows in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather. His three children, Daniel Jnr., James and Louise also all carry on the proud Galvin tradition.What are the best low-maintenance hair tricks for holidays?For fuss-free holiday hair, I would always advise women not to fight with what nature has given them. Whether you have naturally curly hair or poker straight hair, embrace it. There's no point slaving away with hair dryers, curling wands and straighteners if you're spending your days by the pool or on the beach.What are the best ways to protect hair from both the sun and especially humid, frizz-inducing climates?As a hairdresser I always find it astounding that women spend so much time and money protecting their skin from the sun, but so often neglect their hair. It is just as susceptible to damage from UV rays, especially if it's been coloured. UV protection is absolutely crucial as it will help to moisturise and prevent colour fading. I love the Kerastase Soleil range, which has formulations for every hair type and colour. In humid, tropical climates, even the most well-coiffed of us can experience frizz, so make sure that you have the right products. Use a conditioning mask or a leave-in deep conditioner on your ends before drying to make sure hair is well moisturised and thenuse a serum like the Kerasase Ultime Elixir on hair to seal the cuticle and stop moisture getting in, which will reduce frizz.Tell us your top travel tips for keeping hair looking healthyA great cut and colour before you travel will keep your hair in great condition and shape. Always take the right products with you to protect your hair from the sun. And just remember that your hair is your ultimate beauty asset - you never take it off!


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There is very few information on Jennings reproduction slot machines.
I am aware that Nevada Club, Jennings Prospector and Standard Chief were copied at some point.
Has anyone seeing other Jennings reproduction models?
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Engagement Wednesday: Edneira Méndez Salas and Ramón A. Orsini López
We have a small obsession this couple. Not only are they both gorgeous but their engagement story will melt your heart! Thank you Jose Ruiz Photography for sharing this amazing couple with us.
Check back on Friday for their spectacular wedding.
From the Bride...Ramon told me he had an important work dinner where I had to accompany him ( by custom, his job requires the use of ' suits', so I got dressed rather elegantly . When we arrived at the restaurant, the host (who knew of the surprise ) led us to the activity room where the work dinner was supposed to take place. Upon entering the room, I saw all of our family and closest friends, they all started to hum the wedding march. At that point I started to freak out, I did not know how to react. Immediately a video started playing with pictures of the best moments of our relationship for the past 5 years. When the video ended, everyone was holding letters that read " YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE". I read the sentence aloud and then my dad ( with a bouquet of red roses ) and the youngest son of one of my best friends ( with a box ), started walking towards me. This is when I began to cry and tremble with emotion. At that moment Ramon began to say many beautiful things (he is a man who NEVER speaks publicly) eventually he knelt down and said these exact words " Edneira Mendez, will you marry me? " My answer: "OF COURSE! ".


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If there's one thing the Android ecosystem is used to by now, it's third party markets. These have existed for a variety of reasons — both good and bad — with the same basic intention: there are users who don't like how Google does things on the Android Market, so they want do things their own way. Amazon, SlideMe, GetJar, and many others have ventured into this space to serve their customers. Some third party markets are even black market-style ones that serve up paid apps for free. With the exception of the Amazon Kindle Fire, all of these third party markets need to be installed by side-loading the app market onto your device. They require intent, knowledge, and purpose. They are a clear demonstration of Google's intent to keep Android as open as possible.
When it was suggested by CyanogenMod team member Koushik Dutta that a CyanogenMod-sponsored market be created to centralize apps that would benefit the now million strong band of CM users, I had to really stop and think about whether or not this was a good idea.
A Haven for all the banned apps?
The first question that needs to be answered when considering an app market is the purpose. What purpose does this market serve that the existing ones do not? When originally looking for support for this market, Koushik got a tremendous response to the idea of the market being a place for apps that require root access or apps that had been banned from the Android Market for one reason or another. Interestingly enough, one of Koushik's apps had recently been banned from parts of the Android Market. Clockwork Tether, an app that allows users to tether their Android phone to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer and share the internet connection from the mobile device without a tethering plan from the carrier, was recently blocked for AT&T and Sprint Android Market users. After challenging the decision to remove it, Sprint users were able to access the app again, but AT&T users remain unable to access it from the Market.
Clockwork Tether, since it does not require root access to use, is a great tool for users of any skill level to take advantage of, even when considering that the free version of the app will throttle your data usage down to 20MB/day unless you pay for the full version of the app.
Clockwork Tether is the perfect example of an app that would be made available to anyone who had the ability to install a third party market. Apps that, according to Google, have violated the Terms of Service that every app developer signs before they start publishing apps. You can't have a Market with no limitations, or you'd have one filled with malicious apps that steal data, pirated copies of apps that are already existence, and far worse. It would be chaos in its purest form. Any third party Market would have to be policed just as heavily, if not more so to keep people out who think they could slip one past the little guy but couldn't slip one past Google.
What happens when an app gets banned from the Android Market and then banned from the CyangoneMod Market? Do we go three levels deep with an Inception Market for people who don't want to put up with the tyranny of the other two markets? Where does it end?
From a user's perspective, a CyanogenMod-backed third party Market is confusing at best. The apps in this Market are apps that are banned from Google, but are alright here because we say so? These developers, while hard working and incredibly talented, are also mostly working for free. The Market team at Google is a huge group of paid employees to continuously monitor submissions and make sure there are no issues, and even they miss things sometimes. Even if the CM team were to stop and inspect every single app from top to bottom before they allowed it in their Market, what would happen if they missed something? Who would be liable at that point if something happened to a phone? Certainly not the CyanogenMod team with their infamous "if you blame me for bricking your phone I will laugh at you" policy.
What happens if an app gets passed these guys that has code in it that can be remotely executed to brick your device on the date you gave Gmail as your birthday? At the end of the day, how many of CyanogenMod's one-million-and-growing userbase will actually feel comfortable using such a thing, if they were properly educated about the risks involved?
Can it be done right?
At the end of the day, the only open source project for Android with the resources and the team to pull off something like a market for banned apps would be the CyanogenMod team. This is a group of people capable of mobilizing multiple all-nighters to accomplish a goal on top of full time jobs and families. They have dealt with the legal arm of several companies, including Google. CyanogenMod had many of the features currently being adored in Android 4.0 in their version of Android long before they were found on the Galaxy Nexus. Their operating system is by far the most popular version of Android not supported by Google, and currently CyanogenMod 7 supports more devices on a single version of Android than the hardware manufacturers that make the devices. If anyone could pull something like this off and have it actually work, it would be this team.
What are the consequences of making something like this, though?
As CyanogenMod draws more attention to itself, it is unlikely that companies who had once turned a blind eye to this rogue band of freedom fighters will continue to do so. With the CyanogenMod logo on this app market, how long would it be before AT&T decided to file a lawsuit for providing tools to allow their users to tether their data to their computers without a paid plan from the carrier? How long would it be before a lawyer tries to reach out to all of the people whose devices have been damaged by not following the instructions carefully enough and tries a class action lawsuit? Neither of these situations are particularly likely, and it's even less likely that the CM team would lose in a legal battle like that, but these complications arise when you put your name on something that others view as potentially illegal.
What about hardware partners? CyanogenMod stopped being "just another mod" a long time ago. It's a full fledged branch of Android now. The only thing that makes it less legitimate than HTC's SenseUI or Samsung's TouchWiz is a dedicated hardware platform to put it on. The closest to date has been the Republic Wireless guys who apparently dropped in and took what they wanted without any communication. In China, the Xiaomi phone is running MIUI, which is mostly a variant of CyanogenMod with a heavy visual theme. It seems unlikely than any hardware manufacturer would be interested in an OS that supports banned apps, and even if they were there's no way that feature would ever get past Google's Market certification process.
Final Thoughts
My opinion is that the viability of a market for banned or root apps is pretty low, considering the risks and possible fallout that could come from that. However, the reality of the situation is that nobody except the CyanogenMod team knows what they are actually planning to do next. There is obviously some interest in a service like this, and with over a million users the developers who write apps for such a market would stand to make some money in the beginning. Based on the available information, I am less convinced that this is a great idea long term for CyanogenMod, but I certainly think it will be interesting to see how this new addition to the project takes shape.


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What is a Concessionary Boat Fare?
It is a discretionary concession to ensure off-island residents can reach services mainly available on St Marys. Each year eligible residents receive 52 single fare vouchers. In addition, four Health Special Passes are issued for reaching health appointments outside standard boating times.
Who can apply to this scheme?
To be eligible for the scheme you must:
- be a resident of an Isles of Scilly off-island (resident for 10 months of the year or more)
- be of state pensionable age OR
- qualify as eligible disabled, as per the national bus pass criteria.
People who reach state pensionable age part-way through the year can apply for a smaller pro-rata allocation of tickets.
When can I use my vouchers?
Vouchers can be used for journeys to health appointments, the library, Queen Elizabeth II Community Sports Hall, Normandy Swimming Pool, Memory Café, visiting friends and family, shopping, collecting prescription medicines and more.
How do I use my vouchers?
Simply hand a voucher to your local boat service as 'payment'.
If I do not use my passes can I give them to someone else to use?
No. Vouchers are not transferable.
What do I do if I run out of vouchers?
Concessionaires receive their allocation of tickets at the beginning of the financial year. Additional tickets can be applied for by contacting the Adult Social Care team in writing, by telephone on 0300 1234 105 or by email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
How do I use my Health Passes?
These are valid for use on the Medical Launch or your local boat service. They are to enable you to access health appointments that require you to travel outside regular scheduled boat journeys. You can also use your passes to visit a partner who is in hospital, either on St Mary's or on the mainland.
Health Passes cover the £25 cost of a journey on the Medical Launch. Book your travel with James Terry on 07775 612608, you will need to pay the cash fare and have your ticket signed by Mr Terry which you may then return to Concessionary Travel for a reimbursement. On your local boat service, you can use them towards the cost of a special boat, to the value of £25. You will have to make up any difference, and no change will be provided should it be less than that.
Can I use any left-over passes that have expired?
No. These will no longer be valid.
For more information please contact the One Stop Shop at the Town Hall on telephone 0300 1234 105 or email firstname.lastname@example.com


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Card Dimension is an unnamed Magic Card Spell.
The user uses cards to trap people inside pocket dimensions, effectively turning them into cards.[1] However, despite being trapped inside the cards, the figures inside can still interact with those on the outside to an extent such as when a casino patron was able to use his knife and cut Lucy Heartfilia's restraints from inside his card.[2] Similarly, thanks in part to Ikaruga's sword strikes, Erza Scarlet was also able to break free when Shô turned her into a card.[3] The person trapped in the card can also be set free if the card's owner chooses to release them as well, as demonstrated when Cana Alberona trapped all of Fairy Tail in her cards, only to set them free after the danger had passed.[4]
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 85, Page 9
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 77, Pages 3-5
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 90, Pages 17-18
- ↑ Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 371, Pages 11-13
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|Call Card • Card Dimension • Explosion Cards • Help Lucy Card • Icicle • Thunderbolt's Fate • Sexy Lady Card • Sleep Card • Summoned Lightning • Sun's Strength • The Prayer's Fountain • Wind Edge
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|Card Dimension • Projectile Cards
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Aastrom Board Member Dr. Harold C. Urschel of Baylor University Medical Center Passes Away
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASTM), the leading developer of patient-specific, expanded multicellular therapies for the treatment of severe, chronic cardiovascular diseases, is sad to announce that Harold C. Urschel, Jr., M.D., a member of the Aastrom Board of Directors, has passed away. Dr. Urschel most recently served as chair of cardiovascular & thoracic surgical research, education & clinical excellence at Baylor University Medical Center, and was also a professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He was elected to the Aastrom Board of Directors in 2009.
"All of us at Aastrom are deeply saddened at the loss of Dr. Urschel, and are grateful for the important contributions he made to our company as a member of our Board. His knowledge and experience in cardiovascular surgery strengthened this field and inspired many future clinicians. Our thoughts are with Dr. Urschel's family," said Robert L. Zerbe, M.D., chairman of Aastrom's Board of Directors.
In his career Dr. Urschel led several major medical and surgical societies, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, the International Academy of Chest Physicians, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and the Texas Surgical Society. As chairman of the Residency Review Committee for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, he also helped to establish standards for training heart surgeons in the U.S. for the American Board of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
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The past weeks have been unparalleled in terms of activity among the mobile developers around mobile device clouds. Personally, I am happy to see Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and numerous other companies are stepping up in delivering open, standards-based tools and services from the cloud for mobile devs.
We are collaborating with many of the other parts of the mobile dev toolchain, like CI services, testing tool vendors and with hardware vendors to innovate and ease the pain of mobile dev and test. The fragmentation is not easier this year compared to last year, quite the opposite (as the post by Opensignal Labs indicates), so developers need to be equipped with proper tools to deliver high-quality apps.
The containerization of services has helped us a lot to reach scalability in tailoring and mass customization of our services. It is safe to say, that using devices from the cloud is now becoming mainstream and the amount of the most innovative requests to get access to real hardware is amazing: Every imaginable language, direct device access, custom framework or home-brewed tool, all go with the help of containers.
We can create isolated and repeatable dev environments for every request that are synced through the development lifecycle, and isolate the devices from the dev environments. No more any kind of lock-in for some tools or environments, always choose the best of the breed.
Continuous deployments: Faster release cycles have become a source of competitive advantage. With containers, it is easy to push or pull the relevant images to the right endpoint servers and simplify the CI/CD process. Also mocked back-ends are easy with containers. With mock servers, devs do not need to talk with the IT department to open a VPN access or whitelist IPs to their development back-end.
Also hybrid device clouds are a new trending way to leverage the existing hardware investments already in-house and taking the rest of the required hardware from the cloud. Often customers run their CI process in house and use a much wider selection of hardware from cloud few times a week to get confidence on compatibility and functionality on the rest of the end user devices.
In fact, there is no difference for developers; they do not need to worry about where the devices are, as long as they get instant feedback on their code commits. Containerized back-end is deployed to make sure the actual, latest test environment is used. They can use the same CI server/service and just run a different job depending on the target device set. It is mix-and-match of various editions of Bitbar Testing, physically separated, but still getting the same excellent 24/7 support from a real person for both.


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Microsoft 'Addresses' Windows 10 Privacy Concerns By Simply Not Mentioning Most Of Them
from the delightfully-invasive deptSince launch, Windows 10 has seen no limit of criticism for violating user privacy. Some of these concerns have been legitimate -- such as the fact that the OS keeps communicating with Microsoft when core new search services like Cortana have been disabled, or that users don't seem to have complete, transparent control over what the operating system is doing. But other complaints seem to have been based on false rumors that Windows 10 is embedded with a nefarious "keylogger" that tracks everything you type and say or is reporting your BitTorrent activity to Hollywood middlemen.
So far, Microsoft's been dead silent on these issues for months, which hasn't done much to defuse the situation. This week, the company decided to finally comment on user concerns in a blog post and both consumer and enterprise privacy documents that address at least some user worries. Microsoft's Terry Myerson starts by promising that Windows 10 user data is encrypted in transit, the company isn't scanning your files or e-mails to blast you with ads, and any data collection Microsoft is engaged in is simply the company trying to develop a "delightful" OS experience:
"We aspire to deliver a delightful and personalized Windows experience to you, which benefits from knowing some things about you to customize your experience, such as knowing whether you are a Seattle Seahawks fan or Real Madrid fan, in order to give you updates on game scores or recommend apps you might enjoy– or remembering the common words you type in text messaging conversations to provide you convenient text completion suggestions."Microsoft also takes a few shots at Google in the entry:
"Unlike some other platforms, no matter what privacy options you choose, neither Windows 10 nor any other Microsoft software scans the content of your email or other communications, or your files, in order to deliver targeted advertising to you."The problem with Microsoft's response is largely one of omission. Sure, the OS doesn't scan your e-mail and files for ad purposes, but you'll note the company doesn't really mention the OS's ingrained search and Cortana data being used for that purpose. Microsoft also doesn't really address why users don't really have control over telemetry (crash) data as in previous Windows versions (the enterprise version of Windows 10 allows crash telemetry data reports to be disabled entirely, while the mainstream Home and Pro versions of Windows don't). Ars Technica probably puts it best:
"There's nothing new here and nothing that's likely to convince those concerned about Windows 10's privacy. Two classes of data are excluded—communications (including e-mail and Skype) and file contents—but everything else appears to be fair game for ad targeting. So while Cortana can't use your e-mail to tailor ads to your interests, it appears that she could use the appointments in your calendar to do so, for example."Microsoft also doesn't really address concerns about Windows 10 just being annoyingly chatty, sending numerous reports back to the Redmond mothership even when the operating system is configured to be as quiet and private as possible. The core problem with Windows 10 remains that opt-out settings remain muddy and in some cases ineffective, and it's not really clear how a lot of the OS-collected data is being used. Microsoft's blog post fails to really address this, though the company at least promises to start elevating the privacy conversation to the level of security-related discourse.
Granted, there's no shortage of people who will simply never trust the company no matter how much progress is made, justifiably citing decades of bad behavior as precedent. And while it's lovely that Microsoft's focused on crafting a "delightful" OS experience, the refusal to give Windows 10 users total, clear control over their OS still doesn't reflect a company that now claims to be in the vanguard of consumer privacy issues.
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text: By Tiffany Moyes | Staff Writer | Miley Cyrus is taking on the role of a philanthropist through her new project the "Happy Hippies Foundation." Cyrus is known to the public as being a crazed pop-star with questionable motives, but underneath she is trying to be so much more. She has always had a deep love for the young homeless and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community (LGBT), and has repeatedly said that her gay fans are her favorite fans. Cyrus has recently put a lot of time and effort into her nonprofit campaign the "Happy Hippies Foundation." The goal of the foundation is to help homeless youth get off of the streets and to help those who are a part of the LGBT … [Read more...] about Miley Cyrus: A rebel with a cause


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So you know that #onelittleword I chose for 2017?? HOPEFUL...
It's been a real challenge to feel hopeful lately. All I have to do is go on Facebook (which I am really limiting lately) to see such sad division among so many people. Just read the news or watch TV and boy oh boy, is this world going NUTS O' or what!!??
A friend of mine let me vent last weekend and I really appreciated her helping me find the right perspective... to
Here's the verse from the bible journaling page above:
Psalm 121
My Help Comes from the Lord
121 I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
8 The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore.
This world isn't easy and pretty all the time is it? It gets messy and ugly and even though we know God is in control, we can let our own fears and doubts and frustrations overtake us. I love that the Lord brings people and His Word to us right at the right time in those moments! Thank you Jesus. Bible Journaling is also that perfect peaceful place for me... where He speaks right to the core. Isn't Psalm 121 so great! Read the whole chapter above and tell me how that wouldn't lift your soul and make you HOPEFUL again?!? So look up people... the Lord will be your help.❤
I've been thinking about the girls lately and how they are growing up. Actually 2 of the 3 ARE grown. Victoria is now married, Rebecca is deciding on colleges right now and pretty soon we will only have Isabella at home with us. When our kids are little and all at home with us we know we can protect them and they are pretty much always in our care. As they grow there is freedom in that and it's how it's supposed to be... but it also creates a little anxiety for us mommas.
A couple of Rebecca's college choices are close to the beach so we walked along this beach and had dinner that night on the waterfront, just talking about her future and what the Lord is showing her.
This verse came to me while we were away for a couple days and I wanted to bible journal these verses to remind me that they are ALWAYS under the Lord's protection and that is WAY more than I could ever do.
"But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield." Psalm 5:11-12
Discover JOY in His protection...
I LOVE these verses in Psalms. This is for anyone! When you feel pressure on every side, when you are overwhelmed with life and the decisions you need to make, when you are anxious because your babies are growing up and you no longer have them at home... remember the Lord God's got this!! There is complete JOY in that ladies! Rest in His protection and lean in. He wants to show you that He is your rock and He will take care of it all.
And, with everything going on in this world... With all the "stuff" that is happening over the past couple weekends in our country... with EVERYTHING that may weigh us down, cause us to be burdened by all the chaos in this world and question WHY there is so much division... I want you to STILL BE HOPEFUL!
So are you ready to feel His shield and take refuge in Him? I know I am!!
Jeremiah 33: 1 "The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of the guard: 2 "Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it—the Lord is his name: 3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known."
Now if you're like me... you may need to be reminded EVERY. DAY. And if so, that's ok. For me it is a struggle to stop feeling saddened by the world we live in when I turn on the news or look on FB. There is a lot to be anxious about. It is true that we live in a world full of hurt and evil. I will talk more about that next time... and what the Lord is putting on our hearts to GO & DO.
But I encourage you to find HOPE today! Because there is a GOD that does love us. He is THERE for us and wants us to call out to Him in time of need... In time of anxiety, in chaos, in sadness... in ANY time. He doesn't want us to be anxious about anything! And the GOOD NEWS is that He can take it away. He can give us that HOPE and PEACE that passes all understanding. In the bible journaling page above it gives me so much hope to know that He wants us to call on him and that He WILL answer!
And if you're wondering how He answers...
Just "Be Still"
"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth~" The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress." Psalm 46:10-11.
This is what I posted on IG with this Bible Journaling Page:
"Be still and know that I am God." Something I am trying to do more of. So many things are out of our control and it can sometimes overwhelm me. I was overcome by this feeling last weekend and had to take a step back, get off social media and BE STILL. Here's what I know... The Lord will be exalted among the nations, and in all the earth! Yes, there's craziness in this world, yes there's much to be done, and yes we are called to be a light to the darkness. There's a lot of darkness and much love of God to be shared! At 48 years old the Lord is awakening me to this and I am willing to be used. But at times we need to "be still" and wait on the Lord... And know that you know that you know... That He is our fortress, that He is there for us, and that He will show us, in His timing. That His will will be done. Take time to be still today... and look up. Will share more in the weeks ahead what He is moving in my life. This page was inspired by a verse photo on @focusonthefamily a week ago and gave me such a peaceful feeling I wanted to re-create it in my bible.
So that is what I am finding more and more as I draw closer to Him daily in His Word. He is truly AMAZING and He wants to be the focus of our lives... not the craziness of this world. Because ultimately He will be exalted, His WILL will be done. There may be crazy stuff going on and we may feel like there is too much going on to take the time to "be still"... but I truly believe that is the place where we are going to HEAR the Lord speak to us. To give us His peace, to show us what He wants us to do, to help us find His calm in the storm.
So I encourage you today to get off of Facebook for a while, turn off the TV tonight, put that magazine down, even let the laundry stay in the dryer for a little while longer mommas... :)
and instead, read the Word of God. He will put your life into His ETERNAL perspective for you!
Have a GREAT week everyone!
P.S. Next week I will be sharing what the Lord is showing my husband and I as we are doing a prayer challenge that has really been a game changer!


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We had intermittent, and at times, heavy thunderstorms over the first week of April. The storms then increased in frequency and intensity – with some exceptionally heavy storms from the middle of the month. This was certainly the heaviest April rain we have had in years – all the low-lying areas are flooded and the roads have taken a major beating. The Mara River burst its banks on a couple of occasions and flooded both the lower roads between Oloololo Gate and Purungat, washing away large sections of riverbank and felling a prominent fig tree near Mugoro. The experts are predicting another season of below average rainfall in eastern Kenya and above normal rains in the Lake Victoria basin – we are just on the edge of the lake basin and can expect above average rainfall in April and May – eastern Kenya may experience below average rainfall; although Nairobi was exceptionally wet in April.
We held an award ceremony for the Most Responsible Guide in the Mara Triangle at Sanctuary Olonana on the 12th. Mr Joseph ole Koiye won the award – a two-week, all-expenses paid, trip to Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. Joseph will have the opportunity to meet, and work with, some of Africa's top safari guides. Joseph has improved greatly over the years and it is so heartening to see him embrace the concept of responsible guiding so fully. He acknowledged the role of Mr Joseph Kimojino in mentoring him. Mr Kimojino is one of our Wardens who was responsible for our "Cheetah" section for two years – and can be credited with mentoring a number of guides and making them see the need to act responsibly – well done Kimojino. Mr Abdul Karim, also from Sanctuary Olonana, came second for the second year in a row – he lost by half a point. Surely there can be few better, more consistent guides. Mr Andrew Kasura from Mara Serena came third – well done Andrew. I wish to thank the Born Free Foundation for sponsoring the competition and Dr Cheryl and Mr Manny Mvula of Tribal Voice who were instrumental in establishing this award.
The Chief Executive attended at meeting on Conservancies hosted by the African Wildlife Foundation and supported by The Basecamp Foundation, the Kenya Wildlife Trust and the Kenya Land Conservation Trust on the 25th. The meeting was basically held to discuss the legal status of Conservancies and what the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) was doing to encourage, regulate and register conservancies within the context of current wildlife laws. It was encouraging to see the support that KWS is prepared to give Conservancies.
Rains have hampered the survey work on the boundary. We hope that work will start as soon as the rains abate, probably in June.
Another cheetah gave birth to cubs in the first week of April near the four kilometre sign – we presume that this cheetah is the same one that had cubs in almost exactly the same place over a year ago. She was seen carrying two cubs on the 29th. On the previous occasion she lost all but one of her cubs to hyena – the remaining one was found searching for its mother one day and we managed to get them together that evening – it was the last we saw of the cub.
The three cheetah cubs we rescued two months ago are thriving, we will need to consider building a large enclosure as part of their release programme.
We spent a great deal of time and effort trying to protect the lions closest to the escarpment – to prevent another attempt by Masai warriors. It now appears that the graduation, to junior elders, will not happen until August. This essentially means that we will not be able to let our guard down until then.
David Green will return to the Triangle to conduct a two-year PhD study on his hypothesis that changing behaviour, demography, and/or physiology of the spotted hyena can predict population trends of herbivores and carnivores in the Mara/Serengeti ecosystem. As part of his research, Mr Green will collar 20 hyena in the whole Mara – 12 in the Triangle. He is planning to set up a web site that will allow people to follow GPS collared hyenas online and read about these animals on the Hyena project research blog.
Mr Charles Gitau went to Britain for his leave and returned to the office on the 16th.
Caroline Saruni swapped places with Margaret Wangui so that Caroline could be close to her husband as he recuperated from his attack by members of his own family. Sadly, it would appear that Charles Saruni has lost his sight in one eye. Margaret has returned to Nairobi and Caroline will return to the Mara at the beginning of May.
Anne Kent-Taylor and Care for the Wild sponsored a trip to the Coast for their rangers and three of our senior staff.
Tourist numbers dropped dramatically from mid April; probably a good thing, given the weather. Ballooning at this time of year causes very considerable damage to the roads and environment – and we really need to consider banning balloons in November/early December and then again in April/May if the balloon companies cant be more considerate of the environment in which they fly.
It is difficult to predict what will happen in the coming months but all the indications are that the Mara will be full during the high season.
Nineteen people were arrested in April, bringing the total to 1,843. Seven of the arrests were people who were threatening our Tanzanian counterparts and two were people who had been involved in the attempted robbery at Mara Serena in January. One person was arrested after a lioness was speared and killed in the Triangle on the 1st, he may have been one of the people involved in the spearing but there is no doubt that he welcomed, and then slaughtered a sheep for them, after the spearing.
The Ngiro-are rangers arrested 2 people near Kasarani midnight on the 31st. The two had been hunting in the Lemai Wedge for four days and had killed a topi. They had 20 wire snares.
We received a call from Joseph ole Koiye, an Olonana driver, at 9.00 am on the 1st to say that Masai morans were hunting lions along the escarpment. We immediately dispatched all the rangers – too late – the morans killed a mature lioness. This lioness was well known and did not appear to be part of a pride. There were three large males nearby, they escaped but the lioness had two fatal spear wounds, one through the rib cage and one through the chest. The morans took the tail and one fore-leg as proof of their exploit. We spent the whole day searching for the morans and managed to arrest one person late in the evening, when the rangers surrounded a thicket in which the morans were hiding. He denied being part of the hunting party but admitted slaughtering a sheep in their honour on their return. He was interrogated and then taken to Kilgoris Police Station for further questioning and prosecution.
It is imperative that we deal with these morans – there are five Siria sub-clans and four of them are graduating in the near future. The fact that one group, from the Ilkinono sub-clan, succeeded, and got away with it, was bound to goad the others into trying.
There is absolutely no doubt that there are a number of Masai moran sympathizers amongst the rangers and wardens and it is very difficult to get them to act on their "own people". We have recently seen this with armed bandits and poachers and highlights the major downside of employing people from one ethnic group or area. Two of our Board members have been extremely supportive in dealing with these sympathizers and look forward to seeing a change in attitude.
There is a lot of talk about the killing of lions being part of tradition and that we should sympathize with the morans – they are only doing what generations have done before them. Killing a lion in the Mara Triangle is on a par with the abhorrent "canned hunting" that takes place in South Africa. Canned hunting is the shooting of tame animals. What can be tamer than the Mara Triangle lions? They are so habituated that I had to spend 20 minutes moving two big males from my aircraft hanger one day – they moved 20 yards and then flopped down. They looked the other way as I pushed out the plane. On the 2nd – I went to check on a Tsetse trap (2 people apparently became ill with sleeping sickness whist staying at Olumara Camp in the Mara and KWS and the Ministry of Health and Public Sanitation – Division of Disease Surveillance and Response have set traps to check on the species of tsetse fly) - I inspected the trap about 40 meters off the road, when I got there, three lions were lying asleep 30 meters from where I was standing (I measured it later). They completely ignored me. These morans are not brave warriors – if they were they would be looking for truly wild lions that live in the community areas and kill cattle. When I asked why they don't go for those lions, the answer was "they are too difficult and dangerous". What could be easier than sitting on the escarpment, watching for concentrations of tourist vehicles in open country and then coming down to spear tame, unsuspecting lions?
We get a lot of comment about allowing people to practice their traditions: nomadism, piercing earlobes and removing two front teeth used to be tradition – I don't see that anymore. Why cant the leaders and elders also stop lion spearing?
What has happened to the respect that Masai youth had for their elders and for the discipline that was a key part of being a moran? There seems to be neither respect, nor discipline. I spoke to a Masai elder one evening and he admitted that the morans would not tell the elders that they were going on a lion raid. I am not so sure that I can believe that. They either completely ignored their elders (we have been assured on numerous occasions that the elders no longer condone the killing of lions), in which case they should be disciplined, or they acted with the tacit knowledge of their elders. Masai society has to be the most open and un-secretive society I know and so I am tending towards believing that the elders knew and gave their approval (this was borne out when our wardens had subsequent meetings with the morans and elders – many of the elders tried to persuade the morans not to kill any more lions but a group of elders insisted that the morans go and kill more lions). Presumably they will do so for the other three sub-clans. Hiding people that break the law is not the way to instill discipline and foster accountability – it only perpetuates impunity – the curse of this Country.
When we posted the spearing on facebook we had nearly 300 comments, a surprising number from Masai who condoned the killing and commented on how they are the foremost conservationists - and should be allowed to continue with their traditions. They were. Without the Masai of yesteryear we would not have wonderful areas like the Masai Mara. However – that was generations past. What about the current generation?
- Wildlife populations in Masai land have declined by 80% in the past 35 years;
- Hundreds of thousands of hectares of prime rangeland has been given out by the Masai for agriculture, whether it is to large-scale wheat farmers or tenant Kikuyu, Kipsigis, Kisii and Luo farmers;
- Forest that was protected by generations of Masai is now being destroyed at an alarming rate;
- There is wanton destruction of prime wildlife habitat for the unplanned and unnecessary development of tourism facilities, both within, and outside the formal protected area;
- All the recent elephant poaching in the Mara region has been done by Masai – over 30 elephant in the Mara ecosystem this year alone;
- Masai have been involved in virtually all the security incidents: armed robbery, murder, theft – that have happened in the Mara over the past few years; and
- Masai are also selling trophies: ostrich eggs; hippo teeth; rhino horn; leopard, cheetah and python skins. Many of them are dealers and middlemen in the illegal trophy trade.
Why is this happening – Greed? Not wanting to work for a living? With a few notable exceptions our leaders should be ashamed. Unless the current Masai leaders take responsibility for what is happening, they will lead the generation that ruined the wonderful reputation and work that had been done by countless generations before them. Is that what the leadership want to be known for?
I don't believe it is. Let the leaders come forward and do what is right: for the well-earned reputation that their forefathers bequeathed them as a straightforward, fearless and disciplined people, wonderful with livestock and unmatched conservationists.
On the 10th our rangers from Ngiro-are arrested seven people, three before and four after, a very serious incident that nearly resulted in the killing of one, or more, Tanzanian rangers. The Tanzanian rangers had impounded about 300 cattle and were immediately surrounded by an angry mob. The rangers fired over the heads of the mob, with no effect. In the end one person was shot in the leg. The driver of the vehicle was attacked and would almost certainly have been killed if our rangers had not arrived and intervened. I would like to commend our rangers for their exemplary behavior in diffusing an extremely dangerous and difficult situation.
On the night of the 12th we arrested two, of the three remaining bandits who raided Mara Serena on the 13th January. We had waited for a while, to let them drop their guard, and then picked them up in their homes as they slept. The third person was not at home at the time.
The Ngiro-are rangers arrested three, of ten, poachers who were operating in a thicket we call "watu kumi" in the Lemai Wedge on the 14th – we arrested ten people in the same thicket nearly ten years ago, hence the name. These people were hunting warthog and had killed one animal.
The Iseiya rangers arrested 4 people on the 14th – three in daylight, at around 6.00 pm. The rangers then set up an ambush on some wire snares near Machwechwe – one zebra was caught in the snare but broke free that night. Seven poachers came in to inspect their snares in a heavy rainstorm and the rangers managed to arrest one person.
Revenue and Accounts
The insurance company covering KAPS' fidelity insurance have agreed to pay Ksh 2,729,154 towards the cost of money stolen by KAPS employees last year – the people involved have been prosecuted and the hearings continue to date. KAPS will cover the remaining Ksh 2,294,271 and pay over a period of four months, May to August.
We have managed to keep our expenses down and should meet our reserve targets for the year. We are still concerned about the economic, political and security issues that are adversely affecting tourism and feel reasonably confident as we go into the next few, uncertain, months.
We purchased some Tordon and conducted a trial along the lower road to Purungat. Tordon was very effective against Datura but took longer against Parthenium.
We managed to work on some sections of the road to Oloololo Gate before the rains effectively stopped all road works.
We purchased all the items required to work on the toilets at our Little Governor's camp – it has since been too wet to access the site.
We replaced the clutch and reconditioned the fuel system on "Ranger 3" the Land Rover allocated to the dog section.
We purchased and fitted four new tyres to the grader – this is now ready to start work as soon as weather conditions allow.
Report on focus for April
Focus for May 2012
· Work on kitchen and toilets at Little Governors station;
· Order mobile cattle enclosures;
· Hold Board meeting in the Mara on the 19th;
· Work on Annual Work Plan and Budget for 2012/13;
· Continue to spray against invasive species; and
· Ensure all equipment is ready for the next season.


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This study examined the attitudes of South Korean teachers of English in Jeollanamdo toward Konglish, particularly in relation to English education. The literature search shows that Konglish is a typical local variety, evolved from the borrowing and redefining of English words that became part of everyday South Korean speech. Konglish is not unique in this regard. Japlish in Japan and Chinglish in China developed for similar reasons and display the distinctive characteristics of those languages. However, Konglish is usually defined as poor and incorrect. Teachers in the study expressed embarrassment, shyness, guilt, and anger about Konglish. On the other hand, they also valued it as something uniquely theirs. Teachers believed that students should not be taught that Konglish is bad English. However, students should be taught that it is poor or incorrect. With few exceptions, they correct Konglish in their classes. Teachers exhibited considerable inner conflict. They defined Konglish as valid when used in Korea with Koreans. However, some preferred that their students not use it, even with their friends. This may cause students to judge Konglish as unacceptable or inferior. The teachers believed that students should learn to distinguish between Konglish and "Standard English," and that they should learn about the contexts in which each is appropriate or preferred. The conclusion, therefore, is that South Korean teachers see the value of teaching about varieties of English. The recommendations are that intelligibility, broader communication skills, and information about International English be included in the curriculum in South Korea.


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Podcast Episode #18: EXALTATION
Tech / Progressive House DJ Mix by Ayesha Adamo
Ayesha Adamo takes us on an hour-long ascension beyond the veil of the mundane with her new forward-moving tech and progressive house DJ mix, "Exaltation". The beat never dies, as you're enveloped in esoteric melodies that move you to sway in time with the tick-tock of the universal clock. Close your eyes, and dance like no one's watching… Includes the new Boryka release, Only For Tonight (Jquintel Club Dub) featuring guest vocals by Ayesha. For more info and booking, visit DJAyesha.com.
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Ayesha Adamo switches gears for her third Knights of Pan podcast, with a fanciful journey from minimal Tech House melodies to lofty Progressive pulses. The thin gossamer veils that separate this world and the next are suddenly opened to the listener, revealing a world of brooding sentiments and impulses… Be sure to check out her upcoming set at Guest House on Dec 12th in NYC. Visit DJAyesha.com for more info and booking.


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Color-Brave Photo Project
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This project was funded by the Wisconsin Humanities Council and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. The Color-Brave Photo opening reception and community conversation is sponsored by ESTHER.
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