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Man, if the superheroines on film topic continues at this current fevered pitch we're going to have to
call 2013 an entry into a "Superheroine Age"…or something.
With intriguing columns about superheroine movies over the past months from io9 and Jezebel to USA Today and The BBC everyone is talking about this issue -- that issue being "Where are all the Superheroines in Film?" Readers (or at least writers) cannot get enough of the topic. CSBG's own Sonia Harris was interviewed last week for a Huffpost video, and I was interviewed last week by both CNN/HNL and SciFi Now Magazine for upcoming pieces on the subject. It feels like we're hitting a point of no return where the people will simply demand a supeheroine film come hell or high water. We probably can't call anything a "superheroine age" without some movies (and toys and all that comes with such things) but it does feel like we may finally be headed there.
I wrote over a year ago about why The Avengers got The Black Widow so right, and suggested some superheroine movies I'd like to see on the heels of that (I also wrote about both Catwoman and The Black Widow on Lit Reactor), but I was a bit too early for the rush it seems – and now, unwilling to be left out of the frenzy, since it's an issue so clearly dear to my heart -- here I am again.
In last year's post I not only made some suggestions of superheroine led films I'd love to see, but also casted them and assigned directors (I'm optimistic like that). I still standby those suggestions, though obviously in this current climate I'd cast Katee Sackhoff as Captain Marvel instead of Valkyrie. Valkyrie made decent sense at the time given the popularity of Thor and even Sif's small role IN Thor, but Marvel seems to be pushing Captain Marvel and for good reason.
Captain Marvel is, first and foremost, the best possible branding you could ever hope have -- I mean her name is literally the same as the company's -- you can't do better than that. She's also, unlike The Black Widow, a big, bold, larger-than-life-flying-around-super-strong-traditional-Superman-type-hero, which audiences clearly have an interest in and can immediately relate to. Letting her be super powerful in a way that men typically are and not shying away from it is an approach I like and thanks to Kelly Sue DeConnick's fine work on the Captain Marvel title, and Jamie McKelvie's fantastic costume redesign (which would translate perfect to a film), I like Carol Danvers better than ever and she's more well-positioned than ever before. She's also starring and guest starring in a lot of strong high profile titles along with her own title. It's clear Marvel would like to make her "their Wonder Woman." That obviously can't be done without going back in time, Carol will never had Diana's history, but the longer they wait to establish their own iconic female lead the bigger Diana's headstart becomes.
And Wonder Woman is yet another reason that a Captain Marvel movie is a good idea – Carol is a
legitimate competitor to Diana in a way that Natasha really isn't. They have similar power sets, and are more traditional superheroes rather than super spies, assassins, or more "street level heroes." As a side benefit, it's also potentially easier to steal DC's thunder if Marvel manages to get to theaters first with a superpowered heroine flying across the screen. That said, if Marvel can figure it out with Captain Marvel, it might give DC a roadmap with Wonder Woman. But quite frankly, I'm all for that. In fact, DC and Marvel might care about who's "doing it better" but I don't care a bit, I just want to see a commitment to getting these ladies on the big screen.
Still, excitement about the rumors both of Captain Marvel showing as a cameo or end of film teaser in a future Marvel movie and that it might seed the field for her own film (as well as the flurry that Katee Sackoff has been in talks with Marvel about SOMETHING) are a bit optimistic to me.
As detailed above, I think Captain Marvel is a great move on all fronts, but I also don't see any reason on Earth why we don't already have a Black Widow film in development.
Black Widow has been introduced in exactly the same way that we're all speculating that Captain Marvel is going to be. She first showed up in a smaller role in Iron Man 2, she was then a huge success in a the big ensemble monster hit that was The Avengers, and now she's showing up again for a (supposedly larger) supporting role in Captain America 2: Winter Soldier. With all of that under her belt audiences are (and will be) well-introduced to the character via three films, one of which it seems like everyone on earth with a passing interest in movies or comics, managed to see. Add to that the fact that Scarlett Johansson is a hot young star and why on earth isn't a super cool spy meets superhero movie in development already? I've talked about this before, but I think it has new relevance since we're all getting so sure that this is the same approach Marvel is taking with Captain Marvel. I get that Marvel can only spend so much money on the table for movies every year, and I appreciate that they seem to be invested in Captain Marvel, but it truly frustrates me that with all the set up for Natasha, that's not even something that appears to be on their docket.
To add insult to injury, while there's no "The Black Widow" in development, we have news that Guardians of the Galaxy and Ant-Man are both in the queue. I understand why they are because of how Marvel is developing their universe, but from a practicality standpoint both are big risks, especially compared to Black Widow.
It's a huge insult that The Green Lantern got to the screen before Wonder Woman and it's an even bigger one that it looks like we're getting The Flash before Wonder Woman as well, but given the excellent job Marvel has done of setting up The Black Widow isn't it an even bigger insult that we're probably getting Ant-Man before The Black Widow?
Ant-Man has almost zero name recognition outside of comics fandom. Nothing against Ant-Man, it has the potential to be a very cool movie, especially if it's got a sci-fi bent to it. I will watch THE HELL out of an Ant-Man movie, but I'm a comics lover, I know who the hell Ant-Man is in the first place. Can Ant-Man work? ABSOLUTELY. But it seems a whole lot riskier to me than Black Widow. By the same token, while Guardians of the Galaxy is potentially a ton of fun and very in keeping with Marvel's superhero/action movie meets comedy cocktail that has worked so well for them, it's definitely a risk. It's a lot of characters and a complicated story. And the more wild space elements have the potential to be as confusing and intractable as a lot of what weighed down the horrible Green Lantern movie. Again, it can absolutely work, and given the magic that made The Avengers movie work -- something that was also a huge risk -- it could be epic. But none of it quiets my wondering about why we don't have a comparatively low-risk 80 - 100 million-dollar Black Widow movie already in development?
If it's a case of over-extending themselves, then again, I think she should be in line well before GotG or Ant-Man. If it's a case of Johansson being busy or not interested, I think someone would have just said that to shut us all up. So what is it?
I just really have no goddamn idea. Anyone have an idea?
For a long time I was seeing the whole "movies with female leads are failures at the box office therefore we're going to not make female-led films" argument. Of late, I've seen a lot of push back on the argument with the eminently logical comment that most times those films that fail have nothing to do with being female-led but instead have to do with just being bad films. When a film with a male lead fails, no one would DARE to say it was because it had a male lead. Nobody would say that because it's absolutely absurd. And it's just as absurd when it comes to female led films. So it's good to see that attitude changing and hopefully the dialogue evolving on the media side reflects actual change in Hollywood, or at least a trickle down that will eventually change the thinking in Hollywood.
Another idea I'd like to advocate for is that just because we have a female lead a superhero film doesn't mean it has to be done perfectly right out the gate. I mean, obviously that would be ideal, but this idea that if it's not a perfect monster hit of a film then we don't get another shot for a decade is frustrating. Batman has had seven films and four Bruce Waynes. Superman has had six films and three Clark Kents. Hell, Hollywood tried two Hulk films within five years of one another, both HUGE failures, and they still weren't afraid to put him in The Avengers (where he worked like gangbusters). As much as we all want Hollywood (and Marvel or DC/WB) to get a superheroine film right for so many reasons including so we don't have to endure any more tragic films like Catwoman or Elektra, the idea that they can't try again for a decade or more if they fail, is wrongheaded thinking as well. Lots of superheroes get a couple tries to get it right, it should be the same for superheroines.
While I'm here, I might as well throw this one last bit on the fire. Whoever does finally get a big time superheroine on film first, I'd love it they could keep an open mind. Not EVERY superhero story has to be an origin story. As a comic book reader I'm probably MORE bored of this approach than your average film goer, but I just think the reliance on the origin story for some of our famous (and not so famous) heroes is a crutch. Not every movie has to introduce (or re-introduce) how a superhero came to be. Aren't we all pretty interested in Black Widow without knowing every single thing about how she came to be? It's not that I'm uninterested in her origin, or in seeing it on film, but it's not necessary to watch an engaging film with her. Why the superhero genre in particular is so insistent in dwelling on origin stories I can't quite figure out, but they're, frankly, hard to do well, and not always necessary. I would love it if a Captain Marvel film skipped over the bulk of her origin, the beginning of someone's story isn't always the best beginning of a film. More to the point though, I'd love it if we could keep all our minds open when it comes to making the best possible film. After all, have we learned nothing from Robert Valley's unbelievably awesome Wonder Woman shorts? What you need is creativity and talent, and most importantly, vision, not to be beholden to every idea that has come before.
A lot of people have been writing about raising the profile of female superheroes in comics for a long
time now – talking about everything from problematic portrayals to their general awesomeness and how much more we'd like to see of them in our stories. But as we all know, the comics audience is very small compared to film audiences, especially blockbuster films, so when people start talking about movies, a whole lot more people start paying attention to this issue. While as die hard comic fans some of the commentary might not be up to our standards -- sometimes it's frustrating to watch people who know a lot less about a subject weigh in on an issue we're well-versed and passionate about (and been talking about for a long time) – it's only good for us. At the end of the day the more high profile and mainstream media outlets that report on the frenzy over a superheroine film coming theaters in the near future can only help us get there sooner. And I hope they're going to help us do just that. How long can Hollywood, ignore these stories that are popping up everywhere. Has the demand become so great that they will have to give in? I can only hope!
Listen, I admit I've got skin in this game. Not only do I love comics and lady superheroes with a passion but I spend a good deal of my life writing about this kind of thing, so it's great for me that people are interested in it, both as something to write about and eventually to see on the big screen. Perhaps even more importantly, I wrote a book about two teenage girls with superpowers, so obviously, I love to see raised interest in this subject, and the possibility that that interest might someday make a The Girl Who Would Be King film possible too.
A girl's gotta have a dream.


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Once you get home Wednesday night you know you're on a roll to the end of the week. Depending on your personal schedule, Thursday morning class is sort of optional. For those of us who attend every other scheduled class this is the one to take off and recover a bit. People who because of other engagements miss other classes in the week tend to go. Paul teaches it and he has a distinct following of beginners who enjoy his snail-pace classes.
The other reason to take Thursday morning is because Thursday night is three classes back to back: kids, beginners and advanced.
There's some mixed levels of both skill and will power in Thursday nights class. You also have your typical few 'old man' kids who are always tired or have a sore knee or elbow or really just find it all too much today of all days. The response to all of which is to just throw them repeatedly until they get genuinely tired and don't have the energy to put on the act.
Next is a basics class so we team up with lower grades and it's all very nice and polite. We don't want to scare anyone. Just do some basics techniques broken down into a series or exercises until everyone can more or less do it.
Then the lower grades go home and the higher grades thrash each other for another hour. The All Nippon embu at Hombu Dojo is coming up. It's a huge Aikido meet basically and each dojo gets to show off their stuff. Yoko-sensei has been working on Aikido Kyoto's demonstration. For this reason golden trio of Manyu-san, Daisaku and Hasegawa have been getting flaked around the place something fierce. Incidentally, Thursday night is the day we tend to get the most visitors, probably of the two-for-one value of the consecutive classes. Depending on where they came from, full power Yoko-sensei can be a bit of a shock to the system.
As it gets warmer these high-intensity classes are getting tougher. The last twenty minutes are difficult to follow if sensei decides not to slow down the pace when all you can think about is if you'd rather juice or beer. Then we go back home, Thursday night is the night we rotate who makes dinner for everyone in the kenshusei house. Nearly the weekend now. Two days to go.

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here are some links i've been obsessing over this week:
1) i love this photo series: photographer captures girlfriend leading him around the world.
2) a Russian photographer did a photo project of sleeping pregnant couples... i can't stop looking at them! so cool.
3) my friend Nicole Byer got profiled by Paper Magazine as one of LA's beautiful people... she's the funniest. and beautiful!
4) The O.C. is being remade in Turkey... i feel like this directly affects me and i can't get over my excitement.
5) this housewarming jar by Oh Happy Day is the cutest/smartest idea and i love to think i will get my act together enough to make one the next time a friend moves into a new place.
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Extended breastfeeding in Italy
"Stai ancora alattando?"
"You're still breastfeeding?"
Strangers, acquaintances, friends and family members ask me this regularly.
Yup. I'm officially nursing a walking-and-talking toddler. Have been for six months now. And with each month that passes the italics on the ancora seem increasingly pronounced, and I feel increasingly judged for it. It reminds me of when Peanut was a newborn and I got all sorts of unsolicited comments and advice.
Like other extended nursers, I didn't plan on it. I hoped to make it to a year, and then I figured I'd just see how it was going, and it continues to go well. So well in fact that I finally understand the blissed-out mammas they always quote in the pro-breastfeeding literature. I certainly didn't in the beginning!
Now, I love how effortless it is; how easy it is to comfort him; the magical private little bubble we create; his grin and the twinkle in his eye when I ask if he wants some; his name for it ("baboo"). It's pure joy, for both of us. And it makes me sad to think that some people would even accuse me of being selfish for continuing.
Are there any other extended breastfeeders out there feeling as defensive as I do? Here are some facts you can offer the next time someone makes you feel judged or weird or worse for nursing your pre-schooler:
- the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for at least two years
- the longer babies breastfeed, the higher their IQ
- the longer women breastfeed, the lower their risk of breast cancer (not to mention a host of other health problems)
- the natural weaning age for human beings is 2 to 7 years old
For more, check out this extensive list at Kelly Mom, and happy nursing!
Bambino intelligente.
Mamma sana.


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Until recently, 'spiritual leadership' referred to religious leadership; it would have been an oxymoron in the business world. Yet, today they are (strange?) bedfellows. Academic leadership research abounds with references to spiritual leadership, and increasingly the business world is paying attention.
Forms of spirituality are no longer a strange part of esoteric leadership training seminars; now mainstream literature encourages companies and their leaders to pay attention to the spiritual dimension of their company, their workers and their leadership.
This conference seeks to explore leadership and spirituality, especially as it relates to innovation, a primary focus of business and political leadership in today's rapidly changing world. Spirituality relates to values such as contributing to the common good, contributing to equality and justice in ethically responsible ways and cooperating with mutual respect for the whole person to achieve this good. From these values, leaders and employees draw significance for their lives that transcends self-interest and self-actualization.
This raises a number of questions. In what sense are companies spiritual? How does spirituality contribute to the innovative potential of companies? And how should leaders influence the emotions of their followers to shape this spiritual dimension? How do leaders relate to this spiritual dimension without becoming religious leaders? What is their spiritual potential and pitfall?
Price: 20€ – students 7€ (lunch included)
Location: ETF
List of Speakers and Abstracts of Presentation
Dr. Peter Heinckiens: The Impasse of Leadership Today
One of the two perspectives from practitioners on the impasse of old style leadership in newly developing challenges for innovation in business and organization.
Peter Heinckiens (Ph.D.) has a wide experience in different industries: he has been leading strategic change projects in an international banking context, in government, in manufacturing, in telecom, and in logistics. He is currently Vice President Customer Advisory and EMEA Head of Innovation at SAP. He is author of three books, is a frequently invited speaker at international conferences, and lectures at several universities. He holds a PhD in Applied Sciences, a Masters in Electrical Engineering, followed the Advanced Management Program at IMD (Switzerland), and has been nominated Fellow of the University of Leuven (Belgium). Peter is conducting research on continuous business innovation – how companies can build structural capabilities that will allow them to become innovation leaders.
Mr. Chris Start: The Search for Spirituality in the Business World
One of the two perspectives from practitioners on the impasse of old style leadership in newly developing challenges for innovation in business and organization.
After 25 years in Marketing and General Management with Procter & Gamble, Chris now runs Start Development bvba, a consulting company which he and his wife, Ann, founded in 2006. Their mission is to help leaders in the private and voluntary sectors to develop themselves and their people, strategies and plans. Chris and Ann have worked with more than thirty clients across ten countries including RETRAK, a development charity working with street children in eastern Africa, for whom Chris and his son Danny ran the Brussels 20km). Chris is deeply involved in Executive Education including as an Associate Professor at the Louvain School of Management and as a guest lecturer at ETF. He also coaches and mentors a growing number of young business leaders in Europe and the US.
Dr. Joke van Sanne: Spirituality and the Psychology of Leadership Credibility
Leader credibility is paramount amidst leadership failure. Spiritual traditions offer inspiration and principles that enable leaders to maintain their credibility amidst change and innovation.
Joke van Saane (Ph.D.) is a psychologist of religion at VU University Amsterdam, department of Theology. As a psychologist of religion she combines concepts and theories from psychology with all kinds of religious phenomena. Besides an introduction to the psychology of religion, she published about religious experiences and emotions, faith healings and recently about leadership. The credibility of leadership is related – among other factors – to the match between the personality of the leader and important characteristics of the group. Van Saane provides a model and an online test to determine one's credibility as a leader. For leaders in mom-religious contexts, spiritual concepts can be helpful to increase leadership credibility. Van Saane explores the value of concepts like moral, myths, rituals and metaphors for the practice of leadership.
Prof. Dr. Johan Verstreten: Spirituality as a Source of Inspired and Innovative Leadership
Spirituality in leadership is a key factor in innovation.
(Ph.D./STD). After studies in religion, philosophy and theology at KU Leuven, he subsequently worked as a research assistant in the Department of Political Sciences (1982-1987) and Economic Sciences (1987-1990). He is currently professor of theological ethics at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies (KU Leuven) and has been extraordinary professor of Business Ethics at the University of Tilburg (1995-1997). He became involved in leadership formation via a combination of a profound training in Ignatian spirituality and research in business ethics. He occasionally delivers seminars on spirituality and leadership for senior and junior executives in the private and public sector (via the Avicenna Academy for Leadership and Comenius Groningen). Married and father of Jan and Marianne (+ 1985).
Prof. Dr. Patrick Nullens: Leadership spirituality as participating in Christ: King, Prophet and Priest
Christians with a leadership role in the public domain often experience a painful dualism between their professional calling and their private spirituality. In this article a theological construct of the three offices of Christ is proposed to overcome this gap. Although leadership spirituality is mostly described broadly and even beyond the limitations of religious traditions, there is also a need to root leadership spirituality in one's own Christian tradition.
Patrick Nullens (Ph.D.) is married and father of three sons. He is professor of Christian Ethics and Rector of the ETF and he is cofounder of the Institute for Leadership and Ethics at the ETF. During his career he was mostly involved in different leadership roles. Innovation and spirituality are two core values in his personal journey. He is convinced of the importance of theology in practice. Therefore, he regularly preaches in both the
Netherlands and Belgium. He publishes regularly in the field of theology, ethics and leadership.
Dr. Jack Barentsen: A Call to Faithfulness: The Ambivalence of Spirituality and Identity as Sources for Innovation
Innovative leaders create a vision of corporate identity that enhances innovation. Spirituality strengthens that identity and increases the leader's power and empowerment, which reveals the toxicity of leadership. How can Christians be both innovative and faithful leaders in today's business environment?
Jack Barentsen (Ph.D.) is married and has two daughters. He studied physics, philosophy and theology in the US, and moved to the Netherlands in 1988 as pastor and church planter. Working with new church plants provided ample opportunity to learn about leadership development, learning that continued as Jack started teaching at the ETF. It seemed a natural fit to research leadership development in early Christianity through the lens of modern leadership theory, to complement traditional theological categories. Currently, Jack investigates current leadership practice as assistant professor of Practical Theology and as member of the Institute for Leadership and Ethics at the ETF.
A publication is currently being prepared for this Study Day. Interested parties, please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.


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Betsy Hooper
Award winning Fiddler
Saturday, MAY 19, 10:00 Am – PAvilion Stage
Coming from a background in classical violin, Betsy Hooper has delved deeply into some of the many fiddle traditions of both Europe and the Americas. She is an award winning Scottish fiddler, having won regional Scottish Fiddle competitions in both New England and in the Southeastern US, and has played extensively for Scottish Country Dancing.
In addition to fiddle, Betsy also plays bagpipes and hurdy-gurdy.


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Pros: Good looking cans, pristine sound, and top quality comfort.
Cons: Takes a while to break in, and mids are a bit lacking.
Details: 2 year warranty, ear pads are replaceable, online price is $260, but you can probably find them cheaper with a different dealers.
Sennheiser HD-598
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Cons: No carrying case, not the best looking headphones, no cover or flight adapter with the product (sold separately)
Details: A bit closer to the price limit of this article, these headphones can be found online for around $250. However these headphones can easily go on a Best Headphones Under $500 list. The sound is quality is amazingly good and they are very padded and let air flow so sweating is reduced to a minimum. The only drawback is that they kind of look like the interior of an old sedan. But hey, looks don't really matter. Right?
Grand Prestige Series SR80i
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Sony Pro MDR-7506
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S&P 500 Funds Grow While Money Flows Out
As big stocks soar ever higher, more money is drawn to mutual funds that mimic the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index. That money spurs the index's stocks higher, drawing in even more cash.
Or so the theory goes.
But according to Vanguard Group, the fund company that runs the Vanguard 500 Index Fund , the best-known S&P...


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Greene Naftali is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new paintings by Günther Förg, marking the first gallery presentation of the artist's work in New York in over a decade. This exhibition, comprised of twelve large-scale paintings completed from 2007 to 2009, is Förg's first at the gallery. His work has been shown at Galerie Max Hetzler, Galerie Gisela Capitain, and Galerie Bärbel Grässlin as well as major museums including the Stedelijk Museum, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, and Kunsthaus Bregenz. Förg's work was last exhibited in New York at Luhring Augustine in 2000.
A well-known figure in the 1980s, Förg is a key member of an influential generation of German artists including Martin Kippenberger, Albert Oehlen, and Georg Herold. His distinct investigations into the Bauhaus and Modernism take painterly issues into the realms of architecture, sculpture, and photography to reflect on both individual experience and historical memory. Förg took the Köln school sensibility, associated with an embrace of ironic distancing, to his own ends by pursuing an intellectual painting practice that offers the possibility of subjectivity and autonomy, stating that "abstract art today is what one sees and nothing more."
The recent paintings in this exhibition mark a stylistic departure from Förg's signature lead paintings of the 80s, which have been widely exhibited in the US. His commitment to pure painterly abstraction coupled with a longstanding dialogue with Minimalism is evident in the canvases on view. By reducing the act of painting to its most elemental gesture, monumentalized on a human scale, Förg activates his floating, rhythmic brushstrokes with a physical presence. His vibrantly colored marks are repetitive yet singular, doing away with shape and focusing instead on the total abstraction of the brushstroke.
The nuanced dynamism of the three gray paintings included in this exhibition speaks to Förg's skillful use of color. The limited palette of these works, which the artist has likened to erased chalkboards, suggests a tension between presence and absence that challenges our threshold of perception. Förg's visually rich compositions explore intricacies of color and mark, addressing classical issues in painting while testing the limits of pictorial composition.
Günther Förg was born in Füssen, Germany in 1952 and studied at the Akademie der bildenden Künste, Munich.


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Cornerstone Theatre Canmore Wedding
Cornerstone Theatre Canmore Wedding
On March 15th we traveled through a snowstorm to reach Canmore and get ready to capture Corby and Jodi's Cornerstone Theatre wedding the next day. The funny thing about alberta in the spring is that you never know what the weather is going to do. When we woke up on the 16th for their wedding the sun was already shining the birds were singing and the couple was given the warmest most beautiful spring day for their I do's.
The ceremony and reception were both held in the beautiful Cornerstone Theater in Canmore. We loved working in this venue, everything was so well organized and ran so smoothly with the venue we can see why it's such a popular choice in the area. We love knowing that our couples can relax and just enjoy their day so any vendor that helps in that is our favourite!
Not only did we get gorgeous sunshine with the mountain backdrops for their couples and wedding party photos the weather made capturing some family images with their adorable baby girl even easier. Although she has to have been one of the happiest babies we have photographed at a wedding so i'm sure she would have been smiling even in the rain, it was nice to have the sunshine though!
We loved our day in Canmore with these two and their lovely friends and family. Exploring together, laughing and capturing all the memories of their day.
Congrats Corby and Jodi! And thank you for choosing us.
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Braun Plebeian
Current Residents: Detlef, Alexandria, Gabriella, Imelda, Milena, Angelo, Sofia, Sonia
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I do apologise for the lack of imagination in this family this round, I have a tonne of useless pictures that I can only assume I took in the hope of finding something interesting (which I did at least) but otherwise I can't remember what was happening (so probably nothing!) because the only notes I have mention that Anja refused to get pregnant (and I do remember trying A LOT) until the end =_= where in the last couple of sim hours of play she knocked herself up with ACR >_> sims huh... XD LoL! I do hope you still enjoy, the next generation are quite amusing even just to watch without my random monologue to interrupt ^_^ and poor Elias is getting eclipsed by them D
Current Residents: Elias, Anja, Nicoletta, Nino, Eufemia Deceased: Liesa
Colosseum Death Match #6
~Anniversary Special~
It has been one year (in sim world) since the start of the colosseum death matches and we have seen death by lightning, hail, fire, flies and such, but THIS one I just HAD to do something SPECIAL, something that had never been done before... *dun dun DUNNNN*...
And there you have it, the last death match, at least as decreed by the recently deceased previous Emperor; with one more generation to get through the Roman Era I'm sure I'll think up something equally nefarious to use the Colosseum for... maybe >_> but at this point in time I've pretty much run out of adult slaves ^_^ if I kill off anymore I won't have anything but snobby social aristocrats to take to the next era! Ludolf and Minna were a surprisingly long lived FAITHFUL couple, who unfortunately left only 3 children alive, out of 9 total had (dang those bears), and 6 grandchildren (with more on the way); but you shall not be forgotten! (no promises though). Watch this space - you never know what will happen next.
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Babymaker Niklaus was moving out with stepdaughter Emka, who had 3 of his kids (I think) and then lost interest, so unloved Niklaus moved on to Elsa, who is in the process of having more of his kids... meanwhile, Braun3, Niklaus's previous lot, mysteriously vanished *cough cough cough!* like I said, mysteriously...>_>
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The US Geological Survey is responsible for accurately charting America's ever-changing topography — including the streets (and cities) that come and go. The Chief of the Western Mapping Center talks about what it takes to do this work, and the resources the USGS offers to teachers.
What does your organization do?
The USGS is responsible for mapping and providing the maps of the United States of America. My center is responsible for mapping the nine western states.
Our division is one of four scientific divisions. The other three are: the geologic division that works to understand the structure of the earth and the process of earthquakes; the biologic division, which studies the biological resources of the nation; and the water resources division, which studies the quantity and quality of the nation's water.
We do extensive scientific research and operations to support the nation's decisions regarding natural resources.
Haven't we discovered and mapped everything?
The USGS maps have a specific scale: one inch equals 2,000 feet. Each map is equivalent to a piece of earth that is seven and a half minutes of latitude by seven and half minutes longitude.
We completed that mapping for the first time in 1990. But, like most nations, we change and we grow. There are new roads. Some roads have been taken out. Cities are being built. The Earth's surface changes. So it is an ongoing process — we are continually trying to keep up with the changes that are happening. It's quite a challenge, as you might imagine.
We work a lot with the private sector and other agencies. Our resources are quite limited, but through partnerships with the state governments, county governments, and city governments, we're able to build a national database and map the information in paper and digital form.
Are these maps available to anyone?
Yes they are; the maps were produced with the use of a public fund so they are public information. You can go to the USGS web site* to find a specific map — there are small charges to recover the costs of distribution and processing.
How is mapping done these days?
About 20 years ago, most of the work was done using photographs taken from airplanes flying in the ten or twenty thousand foot altitude range. This information was checked in the field by surveyors.
This process was very expensive and very time consuming. Today, we rely on computers and computerized imagery and information from satellites.
Satellite images are getting really good now, but they have not yet replaced our mapping program. The resolution and accuracy of this data is not quite up to the levels that we have been accustomed to in making the first time coverage.
What sort of math and science skills do you use as a cartographer?
Photogrammetry — a big word in our profession, which means making measurements from photos — depends on trigonometry and geometry. We rely on the visual relationships, the angles and lines and distances.
As we get into mapping from satellites, the higher levels of math, like calculus, are needed to understand the orbital dynamics of satellites, how images are manipulated and things like that.
What's the difference between cartography and photogrammetry?
Photogrammetry is a science that is also kind of an art. It makes it possible to acquire and make measurements from photographs.
What a cartographer does is make a map by converting this mathematical output into lines that represent features on the ground.
What kinds of training do people need to do this work?
We draw on many different disciplines. My background is civil engineering, with the option of surveying and mapping. We have a number of physical scientists, and computer scientists, clearly, because of the need of our automatic data processing.
We are getting into some projects that involve additional disciplines because of the applications of the map information, so we also have geologists, and hydrologists and biologists working with us.
Are there many opportunities to work in this field?
One of our researchers did a study, and estimated that about $3 billion of the gross national product is based in some way on geographic and geospatial information. This spans everything from where a Sears Roebuck is going to open their newest store, based on the demographics and the traffic patterns, to information gathered by Federal Express and UPS to expedite delivery.
I think if you named any profession or business you might find some linkage to geographic information. If a young person is interested in any way in a profession that involved using maps and map information, they could find a pretty good job.
What are some of the things you offer to educators?
We have assembled a number of educational, informational pamphlets and booklets on the various disciplines at USGS.* We've got teacher packages for mapping and geology and for water resources, and biology as well. We also have general information publications geared for the entire span of educators, from students all the way to the users of our products and services.
Do you think in another few years you're going to be busy mapping Mars?
I would hope so! Actually, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration will probably be the principal investigator in that study, but I am hoping they will come to the USGS to employ some of our work force to help them out.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
*USGS Resources for Teachers and Students


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This book is a record in picture and story of two schools, Killasser and Knock, and is dedicated to all the people who passed through their doors; teachers, pupils, parents, managers and ancillary staff. It will renew memories in times to come when thoughts turn to youth and to home.
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JOB ALERT! We need an Assistant Advisor...
We are currently looking for an Assistant Advisor to join our Energy Team and help deliver a range of services which tackle fuel poverty and domestic energy issues as well as improving the circumstances and wellbeing of residents in Plymouth.
This is a varied role which includes:
- Home visits to advise on reducing energy bills, increasing comfort and staying warm and well
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- Training volunteers and partner organisations (PEC Pals).
The successful candidate will be employed as a Plymouth City Council employee, under a service level agreement with Plymouth Energy Community. You will be based at Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth. Full training will be provided and includes a City and Guilds level 3 qualification in Energy Awareness.
Please contact us if you are:
- Approachable, positive and enjoy working with people of all backgrounds
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This is an exciting opportunity in which you can make a real difference to people's lives. If you like what you have read, and would like to be part of a leading community energy organisation we'd love to hear from you.
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This position is suitable for job share and may require some evening and weekend working. It is a fixed term contract until 31.03.2020. 37 hours per week Grade C (£16,781 to £18,070).
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Bills troughs in England There is two troughs of the same design I have been sent photos of one located in Englefield Green. St Judes Rd Surrey. and the other one is in Tilehurst 107 Park Lane Reading RG31 4 DR UK These troughs would have been made in the UK and formed out of a large single slab of Granite..Engraved on one side is George and Annis Bills Australia,and the other side has Metropolitan Drinking fountain & cattle Trough Association.
Tunbridge Well also has a Bills Trough of a different design.
I have received some information that when George was visiting England he donated money to the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association to financed six troughs to be installed in England some of which were destroyed in the Air raids bombing which took place during World War 2.
This was what George did to relieve the suffering of animals..George Bills was born in England and he Married Annis Swann from Brighton England in Brisbane Australia. When they were on a holiday back to Brighton UK Annis died on the 30th March 1910 and she was buried in England. George died 14 Dec 1927 in Melbourne Australia and he left the bulk his estate to form a trust fund to supply Horse Troughs to organisations who applied for them. It is thought about 500 of these troughs were made between 1928 and 1939 In Australia I have been collecting the locations and getting photos these troughs that still remain today. So far i know of over 300 of these Bills troughs which were mostly made from a standard mould by the Rocla company.
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First Concert Tips to Know Before Attending
Are you heading towards your first concert ever? So, you must be excited about having the best time of your life.
When you plan to attend your
first concert experience, there come many questions in your mind on
how to prepare for my first concert
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what to wear to a concert
What time should you be arriving
What to bring to a concert
? Understanding a
first time concert goer's
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first concert tips
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What to wear to a concert?
This completely depends on the type of music you are going to see. As a woman, don't let yourself fall into the trap of thinking to look the cutest of all. Instead, wear something comfortable that you feel good in and that allows you to move comfortably. For all- please wear deodorant, and above all, put your hair in a ponytail as no one wants your hair in their mouth.
Is it rude to go to the front of the crowd?
This question has been a long debated one in the concert-going community and one of the most important first concert tips.
Some people wait for hours before a show to outline their claim on the front of the crowd. So, yes, it is rude to push forward at an already sold out show and tap said people out of the way. However, if you are painstaking about moving up when little gaps of space appear on the floor, your turn soon will come and you will naturally be dragged to the front spot.
What time should I be getting to the concert?
This completely depends on the number of openers a show has and if you are interested in seeing those openers. In most of the cases, the tickets have two cases listed on them: doors/show. The seasoned concert-goers usually add about 30 minutes to the "show" time that gets them in the show right before the start of the main event.
How to get there? Where should I park?
Generally, the concert venues have information regarding their travel and parking listed on their website. Also, you can go ahead with googling some parking garages that are nearby or have the best rates. If you don't bother about saving money and care for convenience more, just go ahead with calling the venue and ask about what parking garage would be the closest to your ticket entrance.
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Kristen Gillette, Executive Director of the Kortney Rose Foundation in Oceanport, NJ, joins us to discuss the abrupt loss of her daughter Kortney in 2006 to a deadly brain tumor and the change of the landscape of childhood cancer research since then. Joining us in Segment II is Eric Montgomery, currently hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to help raise awareness and raise funds for the first multi-institutional research project for DIPG and HGG, High Grade Gliomas, employing the most advanced genomic sequencing techniques in precision medicine. Kortney Rose Foundation's support for CBTTC, Children's Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium, with its home at Children's Hospital Philadelphia,has been crucial to the eventual development of this collaborative project. Eric Montgomery's project is called Hike4Pennies, at web address fourpennies.org where this project is explained in detail.
Kortney Rose Foundation is preparing for it's 13th annual "Kortney's Challenge" 2-mi run/walk event benefiting pediatric brain cancer research, on August 5 2018; visit www.thekortneyrosefoundation.org for more information about this event and the evolving research project for DIPG.


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Annual Schools Art Exhibition
Annual School Exhibition runs from Friday 29th June until Saturday 28th July.
Art students will have work displayed in the Annual Schools Exhibition, The Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick.
Pupils' work involved:
Tiarnan Egan
Matthew McKevitt
Jack Tilley
Orla Rowe
Karl Brannigan
Molly Ward
Andreja Sokolovaite
Caolan McCartan
If you are in the vicinity, it might be an idea to pop in to see the art work from all the schools in the area (including ours of course) and show your support.


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Whitehaven: This collection is bright and soft, inspired by Feena's summer holidays as a child.
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Seeing as all the rage these days is to add a voice assistant to a product, LG is following suit with its newest wireless headphones called the Tone Platinum SE, which now come with a dedicated Google Assistant button.
With Google Assistant built-in, it makes it super convenient to access the assistant whenever you have a query or need something translated, working in a similar fashion to Google's Pixel Buds. It won't, however, offer full integration with the assistant like other devices. LG didn't specify functionality during the announcement, but we imagine it'll work in conjunction with the Google Assistant app.
The Tone Platinum SE aren't your run-of-the-mill over the neck earbuds. They not only come with retractable earphones that let you listen to music in privacy, they also come with built-in speakers that add another dimension to your listening habits. It's a design we've seen in past LG headsets like the Tone Studio and the Bose SoundWear.
LG says the Tone Platinum SE are equipped with balanced armatures and a dynamic driver, a combination that is usually found in in-ear units used by professionals. This will allow the armature unit to generate clear, high-frequency sound while delivering robust bass.
Pricing was not revealed but LG did announce the Tone Platinum SE earphones will be available in black, blue and gold colors and will be shown off at IFA later this month.


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Son charged with murder in mother's stabbing death in Spring
A 30-year-old man has been charged with capital murder after he allegedly stabbed his mother to death in her Spring home Saturday morning.
Cindy Therwhanger, 55, called her son-in-law around 6:10 a.m. to say that her son, Tyler Therwhanger, was at the house in the 22000 block of Red Leo Lane "acting suspicious and irate," according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said the woman screamed and the call disconnected.
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For the Win – "Another Day" mp3
New to the ever growing stable of brilliant labels in the IODA camp is Asian Man Records, the indie pop punk ska and whatnot imprint founded by Skankin' Pickle's Mike Park. Typical of their signings is For.The.Win out of the label's own backyard, San Jose, California. Musically belligerent and lyrically hopeful, at once idealistic and ferocious, this is punk rock by people who never got the memos that said "punk is dead" or "punk is mainstream now" or "punk ended when Green Day got big." As with the blues, rock n' roll, or any other genre, the heart of punk beats strong as long as there are bands and fans who believe it. Download and punk out.
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"Another Day" (mp3)
from "The Black & the Blue"
(Asian Man Records)
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Are you feeling sluggish? or perhaps you feel drained and need a natural energy boost?
These are normally the two excuse we use to dive for a bar of chocolate or a pick me up drink high in sugar thinking we will feel better but in fact, we don't if anything we feel worse or guilty. Detoxing is a great way of cleansing your liver by flushing out any toxins, reduces inflammation, supports digestion, improves your skin and boosts your energy.
Not many of us understand what we are putting our bodies through and why we feel how we do. By detoxing for a week or two will help you understand why you feel so bloated or why you're always tired and if any foods trigger these problems.
Here are some simple but yummy detox drinks that won't break the bank.
Lemon & Ginger Detox Juice
Ginger is a great powerful ingredient when detoxing since it helps to kick start your metabolism whilst lemon is a natural detoxifier. Sipping this drink throughout the day will help you flush out toxins and help burning extra calories when you workout.
- 1/2 Lemon
- 1/2 Ginger root
- 1 Glass of water
Simply squeeze the lemon as much as you can into the water then grate the ginger and mix into the water. You could also add a few mint leaves to make your drink extra refreshing.
Iced Citrus Green Tea
Citrus fruits are a great source of Vitamin C and contain compounds called flavonoids which are antioxidants. Since citrus fruits have some many nutrients in them there is no reason not to include them in your green tea.
Ingredients –
- 1 Slice of lime
- 1 Slice of lemon
- 1 Slice of orange
- Green tea
- Basil
First, make a glass of green tea, it is down to you if you would like a hot or cold green tea. Whilst it is brewing chop up the citrus fruits. Once the tea has brewed add the citrus fruits and the right amount of basil for you.
Super Hydration Juice
Did you know cucumbers are a diuretic, which means they help reduce water retention? Cucumbers contain an enzyme called erepsin which helps digest proteins and supports healthy kidneys, great for detox.
- 1-2 Cucumbers
- 1 Apple
- 1/4 Beetroot or strawberries
- Mint
Blend all the ingredients together until smooth with no lumps and add a few mint leaves for some extra flavour.
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax made Retro
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Made Retro
A Retro styled design image inspired by old B movie posters featuring Sho
Have you ever wanted to play a 2d fighter, featuring your favourite characters from Persona 3 and Persona 4? Well, how about the squall to that game because the first one isn't available on the PlayStation network? Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, that's what I played recently, and for a standed 2d fighter it pretty fun and I think the story adds a cool expansion to the persona mythos, that's is until you unlock the Persona 3 story which is exactly the same as the Persona 4 story, had to do some hard-core X button mashing to skip all of the dialog because it's just so boring. But that's beside the point, to commemorate my own completion of the game (because this post is all about me of course) I made this Persona 4 Arena Ultimax image that's inspired by old action B Movie poster designs hope you enjoy.
Why not share this with any of your friends that enjoyed the Persona Series or those who are into 2D Fighting Games.


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On July 8, 2018, sixty-seven descendants of Jeannie (Jane) and Alexander Milne, formerly of Hargrave, Manitoba met at the Hargrave Community Centre.
Jeannie and Alex had a family of eight children and all but one sibling had family in attendance. Relatives arrived all the way from British Columbia across the Prairie Provinces to Ontario.
The day's festivities began when many relatives gathered at the restaurant Papa's Place in Virden for a full breakfast or a cup of coffee. They were then led on a vehicle tour by Rea Kinnaird, grandson of Frances (Milne) Kinnaird. Highlights were all the residences/homesteads where the Milnes lived. Of special mention was the stop at the Virden Cemetery where Alex and Jeannie are laid to rest.
Folks then gathered at the Hargrave Community Centre (formerly the school) where they signed the Guest Book which was the same one Alex and Jeannie had used for their 50th wedding anniversary in the same building on December 17, 1947. Colour coded name tags for each sibling helped family reconnect.
At the registration table a bouquet of garden flowers donated by Kathy Mowez of Virden greeted the guests. Families set up pictures and memorabilia of each sibling on tablecloths corresponding to their name tag colour. Family trees were updated with Marjorie (Kinnaird) Tapp and a completed wall family tree was on display with over 400 descendants made by Sheldon and Judy (Kinnaird) Seafoot.
A catered supper by Chicken Chef in Virden and a decorated cake and cupcakes, and refreshments were enjoyed by all after a grace delivered by Greg Milne. Morris Clarke read out the names of the siblings and first cousins who have passed on. Then the evening program led by Rea and Karen (Tapp) Naumiuk introduced a representation from each family of the seven present telling about their history and current family.
Registration Awards were presented to
• Eldest Milne present - Marjorie (Kinnaird) Tapp
• Youngest Milne present - Zachary Gillies (Marjorie's great-grandson)
• Furthest travelled - B.C. families
• Historians - Sharon Simms, Greg and Donna-Marie Milne, Sheldon and Judy (Kinnaird) Seafoot, Rea Kinnaird and Marjorie Tapp
The evening concluded with family pictures taken by Kendra Hanson, granddaughter of Charlie Milne under the Milne Gathering banner and a photo of everyone attending on the steps of Hargrave Community Centre.
It truly was a wonderful day of rekindling old associations and meeting new cousins. Many wonderful memories were made and we had time to honour those gone before.
The organizing committee consisted of Marjorie Tapp, Morris and Irene Clarke, Phyllis (Clarke) Shackel, Judy and Sheldon Seafoot, Sharon Simms, Rea Kinnaird and Karen Naumiuk.
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GM Intrusions E41 - The Cypher Conundrum/
This week I'll answer some listener questions and discuss my own Cypher System gaming. I have some recommendations for some good published adventures if you're just starting out, and I'll also talk a bit about using artifacts and identifying numenera items in Under the Lens. I've got a couple Kickstarters to share with you, and Scott Robinson's Strange Encounters segment returns.
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JediLion asks about a good beginning adventure to use for a one-shot on Reddit:
Both Vortex and Beale will likely take at least 2 sessions to run.
If you're able to play more than one session, I think Vortex is a great way to start out.
If you're limited to one session, check out The Hidden Price, as it's a decent intro to Numenera and can be done in one session.
I really like Seedship, but it doesn't work well as a first adventure.
Three Sanctums is cool too, but also doesn't work as a first adventure, and you'll want to come up with a better hook. The default hook is very contrived.
The Beale of Boregal works well as a first adventure, but it's hard to get through it in one session. If you're beginning a campaign, it can be good though as you can have the beginning of the campaign (or even the whole campaign) consist of the PCs' adventures on the Wandering Walk.
The Nightmare Switch works as a first adventure if you have it, but you're right, it's not really very weird. But it can be done in one session (although it will likely take two).
One thing I've learned with Numenera is that adventures often take longer than you think they will, and often longer than they would in another game. Because the game is about exploration and the Ninth World has weird mysteries everywhere, the PCs tend to investigate every little strange thing you throw in their path.
Another great way to do a one-shot is to find a creature in the corebook or the bestiary that you like, check out the Use section, and come up with a short scenario involving that creature. Ultimately an adventure you come up with yourself with your own players in mind will be better than any published adventure you can find.
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Thank you Brian Kearns for pointing out this rule for artifacts I'd never noticed before. In addition to rolling to identify an artifact, you must also make an Intellect roll when you use it (at least the first time). The difficulty is usually the artifact's level, but is ultimately up to the GM's discretion (could be easier or harder, depending on how complicated the artifact is to use).
Wolfoyote sent me a question by email, asking how I would handle a child PC mechanically.
Personally, I don't think I would give the PC any mechanical hindrances or bonuses, but would cover it with roleplay. For instance he might not be able to get into certain areas, and he may find it hard to get NPCs to take him seriously. Really depends on the age.
The Pools represent stamina as opposed to ability, and children have just as much stamina (maybe more) than adults. Edge represents more the ability in that area. I suppose what you could do is have the PC trade any Edge that they have as a starting character for a +4 to the Pool for that attribute. E.g. if the character is a Glaive, he has 0 Edge for Might and Speed but gets +4 to his starting Might and Speed Pool. This would show that he has more stamina, but isn't as strong or quick.
I'm taking this idea from the insanity rules in the Strange Aeons glimmer in which as you go insane, you lose 4 Intellect Pool but gain 1 Intellect Edge.
I would then let the PC gain Edge through advancement as normal, and if, in the course of the game, he grows up, I would have him trade the extra 4 Pool back for the 1 Edge.
You could go even farther and make an actual Child Descriptor, but I'm not a fan of that idea personally, as it removes the ability for the player to play an actual Descriptor beyond being young.
And a follow-up from Wolfoyote asking how I handle identifying pills and other cyphers in Numenera.
That's a really good question. Part of the scavenging and identifying process often involves cobbling together different bits of tech to make something that will do something, so I often envision it as the PC saying, "I think this part would do x, and I think this part would do Y, so I'll cobble them together like so, and it should do Z."
You're right, though, this really breaks down with pills. Identifying cyphers is usually a difficulty 1 or 2 task, and I always make pills difficulty 1, so a roll is usually not needed because the PC is usually trained. Perhaps the ancients were very good at being consistent with their pills (if capsules, a blue capsule always does this, a green capsule always does that, etc), or maybe like modern pharmacies, they score information on the tablets that PCs have learned to recognize.
I think because of all this, and excellent GM Intrusion to use when someone uses a cypher is to have it do something other than what the PC thought it would do. This would really bring home the fact that unless it's a fashioned or bonded cypher, it's usually an educated guess at best as to what it does.
This brings up what I've started calling the Cypher Conundrum. You want cyphers to make sense from what you're salvaging. You want cool descriptions. You want the identification and cobbling process to make sense. But so often they're thrown out, not used, or traded away.
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The boos keep flying at D.C. Mayor Fenty
Monday, June 14, 2010
Adrian M. Fenty wasn't even at the Academies at Anacostia graduation ceremony in the District on Friday, but when the mayor's name was mentioned, an unmistakable chorus arose: "Boo!" many in the crowd shouted.
Almost simultaneously, across town, where Fenty was attending a funeral for go-go great Anthony "Little Benny" Harley, his attempts to deliver condolences were nearly drowned out by a similar din. The taunts were so thunderous that Pastor Deron Cloud had to grab the microphone to calm the crowd at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
"This is not the place," Cloud said, to no avail.
The chorus heard 'round some parts of the District is one of vocal dissatisfaction for the 39-year-old Fenty. It's a far cry from the summer of 2006, when drivers honked excitedly whenever they saw him campaigning for mayor. Then, residents were as tickled to see the young candidate come to their doors as if a celebrity had dropped by with a sweepstakes prize.
Now, Fenty is in a contentious battle with D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray, his chief rival for mayor, in the Sept. 14 Democratic primary. Supporters say that the criticism and boos are unfair, particularly because city services get high marks, students' test scores are rising, and new libraries, schools and recreation centers have opened citywide.
Fenty said he takes the boos in stride.
"It's part of the process. It's part of being in elected office," Fenty said in a brief interview Saturday before he joined other candidates at a forum at the D.C. Democratic State Convention at Howard University Law School. "You don't have the luxury of letting things distract you from the job you need to get done."
Later at the event, the boos were deafening as Fenty tried to speak loudly into the microphone, and his supporters applauded and cheered.
David Schwartzman, a Statehood Green Party activist running for an at-large council seat, let out a loud, baritone boo. "I supported him in 2006," Schwartzman said. "He's not representing the people. Now he's representing corporate interests. That's why I booed him."
Fenty's recent campaign message has tried to focus on the hundreds of millions of dollars in neighborhood development projects -- like recreation centers, schools and libraries -- that have been completed under his tenure.
Fenty is credited with eliminating the bureaucracy that often slowed the projects, but a complaint persists that he favors wealthier, predominantly white neighborhoods at the expense of majority-black communities.
Fenty supporter Mary Williams said the booing is based on the perception of Fenty as aloof, something she overlooks because, she said, Fenty's overhaul of public schools is resulting in higher test scores and other improvements. "There's no one, even if they don't like him, who can dispute that crime is down," she said. "This is not the Miss America contest. He is not Mr. Congeniality."


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As far as a dental restoration goes, crowns and caps are used synonymously.
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth.
Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth.
Crowns are also used to attach bridges, cover implants, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or an existing filling is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated. Crowns also serve an aesthetic use, and are applied when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance.
A tooth is usually reduced in size to accommodate a crown. An impression is taken and a cast is made of the existing teeth. The impression is sent to a special lab, which manufactures a custom-designed crown. In some cases, a temporary crown is applied until the permanent crown is ready. Permanent crowns are cemented in place.
Crowns are sometimes confused with veneers, but they are quite different. Veneers are typically applied only to relatively small areas.
With proper care, a good quality crown could last many years. It is very important to floss in the area of the crown to avoid excess plaque or collection of debris around the restoration.
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'The Judge' hoping to rule MMA
Ray "The Judge" Rodriguez learned how to fight in the military. His confidence and knack for self-promotion apparently come naturally.
The 29-year-old mixed martial arts fighter (11-4), whose first exposure to the sport came while in the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, pulls no punches when it comes to his fight Friday night against Rivaldo Junior (15-6-2) at Cowboys Dancehall.
"I'm one fight away from the UFC," said Rodriguez, a San Antonio native and Floresville High School graduate. "If I finish this guy with a knockout or submission, I know I'm going to be getting that call. I feel it in my heart."
The Rodriguez vs. Junior 145-pound, featherweight match highlights the seven-bout LFA6 card, the first in San Antonio under the Legacy Fighting Alliance banner.
The company is a result of a merger in September between Legacy Fighting Championship and Resurrection Fighting Alliance.
Also on the card is San Antonio middleweight Eryk Anders, the former Smithson Valley and Alabama football standout, who is scheduled to take on Jon Kirk (19-13) of Houston.
The main event features a juicy local rivalry between top fighters from two of the best MMA gyms in town, Pinheiro BJJ and Ohana Academy.
Rodriguez contends his opponent, a 33-year-old from Brazil, has failed to "evolve with the sport" over the years and relies too much on his skills on the mat.
"He's still stuck on, 'I'm going to try to take Ray down and submit him,'" Rodriguez said. "If that doesn't work, the fight's out the window for him and he knows it. In the past he's shown if the fight's not going his way, he tends to crumble.
"I'm more balanced, the full package."
Predictably, Junior doesn't quite see it that way.
A widely respected jiu-jitsu black belt from Manaus, Brazil, now living in San Antonio, Junior trains alongside fourth-degree jiu-jitsu black belt Rodrigo Pinheiro and Pete Spratt at Pinheiro BJJ.
"He's never fought anybody like me before," Junior said in Portuguese. "He talks too much. I prefer to do my talking in the cage."
Rodriguez appears to have the edge in momentum, if nothing else.
He's riding a six-fight winning streak, which includes victories over former UFC fighter Joseph Sandoval and ex-Bellator competitor Art Arciniaga. All but one of those wins has come by submission.
Junior has lost four of his previous seven bouts.
"Knowing that I'm finishing these guys in the first or second round tells me I'm at that level, too," Rodriguez said.
Two years ago, after suffering back-to-back losses, Rodriguez journeyed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to train under with famed coach Greg Jackson.
He lived with UFC fighter Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and worked on his game. Rodriguez said Cerrone and another pro fighter, Leonard Garcia, helped him get back to having fun in the cage. As a result, he fell in love with MMA all over again.
That's something he had not felt since his amateur days when he was first exposed to the sport while an instructor in the Modern Army Combatives Program teaching soldiers the art of hand-to-hand combat.
Because most of his fights ended quickly, he was given the nickname, "The Judge."
"They said since I was winning most of my fights early by knockout or submission, I didn't need a judge," Rodriguez said.
He hopes the trend continues Friday night.
LFA debut: Officials for LFA hope Friday's card at Cowboys is the first of many to come.
"We love the San Antonio market. We love the venue," said Ed Soares, LFA's CEO.
The company bills itself as the developmental organization for the UFC and Bellator with 30 cards per year.
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It's fair to say the surf industry isn't quite what it used to be in the 90's and early 00's. Back then there was so much money being thrown around no one quite knew what to do with it all. Professional surfers were basically 'walking advertisements' decked out head to toe in their sponsor's logos - cashing in on contests and video parts alike. These days, there's certainly been a shift in the industry, with smaller and more boutique labels making a play for the more established brands. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it keeps the industry on its toes, with innovation becoming the difference between a good and great product. With all the pressure mounting from brands such as Vissla, Finisterre, Volcom, RVCA and Patagonia when it comes to the technological advancements of manufacturing quality wetsuits, it was only a matter of time before Rip Curl released what is arguably the best high-performance piece of kit on the market.
The Flashbomb Heatseeker is at the top of the 'wetsuit food chain' and should appeal to those of you who take surfing a little more seriously than others. That's not to say you can't wear it if you're a beginner, because you can. All it means is that a more advanced surfer will get more out of the Flashbomb Heatseeker and be able to make sense of what the wetsuit is actually doing to improve their surfing.
The most innovative feature Rip Curl has introduced to this wetsuit is 'Flex Energy'. It's a revolutionary neoprene that generates heat when stretched. Basically, when you're paddling around in the freezing cold water, the 'Flex Energy' lining will activate and begin to warm your wetsuit up. Thus, the more active you are in the water, the more heat is going to be generated. If you're thinking that it's inevitable to become warm when paddling around then you would be correct. However, the difference with the Flashbomb Heatseeker is that it will trap the heat in, allowing you to remain comfortable whilst waiting for the next set to roll through. And if you plan on being in the water for a long time during the winter, this can make all the difference between enjoying your surf, or hating it.
On top of the heat generating flash lining Rip Curl has implemented, they have also developed superior stretch smooth mesh panels that absorb solar heat and reduce wind chill, adding an extra layer of warmth. It's often forgotten how much the wind chill can affect your body when surfing, and the truth is it's not a nice feeling at all, especially in the middle of winter. So to have something such as 'Liquid Mesh' combatting the wind will only encourage you to paddle out with the reassurance of maintaining the appropriate body temperature.
The neoprene itself has 30% more stretch and 20% less weight than any other neoprene previously used by Rip Curl. This is a major contributing factor to the performance you're able to get out of the wetsuit, as it allows complete freedom when paddling, plus you won't feel the pinch when laying down maneuvers across the wave face. The E5 neoprene used in the Flashbomb Heatseeker allows you to expend less energy throughout the entirety of your session so you can keep surfing for hours on end.
There is no denying that Rip Curl is set on changing the wetsuit game with the new Flashbomb Heatseeker. It's the first of its kind and the advanced technologies used will only positively impact the way in which other brands think about their manufacturing process. In the past, warmth has come from the insulation of neoprene, but now it comes from the lining. It's a huge scientific step because now 'winter wetsuits' will become lighter and more flexible, whereas before it was often painfully exhausting to surf in one, given the thickness of the neoprene. And if you're still having doubts about the Flashbomb Heatseeker, it should be noted that it's been tested by the best surfers in the world at the bottom on New Zealand, the north of Scotland, and the coldest beaches in the US. Essentially every known cold place to surf has been surfed in the wetsuit. It just ticks all the boxes.
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November 14, 2013
On Friday, Nov. 15, Michael Olmert was given a Faculty Mentor Award by the Phillip Merrill Presidential Scholars Program.
He was selected by graduating senior Kirsten Petersen, a Journalism major, as the one Maryland faculty member who influenced her four-year college experience the most. The ceremony and lunch was held in the Riggs Alumni Hall, in which the highest-achieving students graduating in the Spring of 2014 honor their top university professor and their top high school teacher. This is the fourth time that Michael has won this award. Congratulations, Michael!


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Stop Sharing Blindly/
Six out of ten people will share a post without ever reading it. Because of this, the headline is more important than ever. If the headline isn't grabbing your attention immediately, you'll move on.
By failing to verify the truth behind an article and immediately sharing, you are contributing to misinforming your fellow human beings.
Reputable sites:
Snopes.com - the granddaddy of online hoax-busting has been around so long that it developed its own guide to fake news.
Thatsnonsense.com - pretty straight forward. 12 Reasons Why You Should Research a Facebook Rumour Before Passing It On.
Politifact.com - with the incredible absurdity we are seeing in the U.S. election this is profoundly helpful.
Articles to help you:
Misinformation and Its Correction: Continued Influence and Successful Debiasing
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- fastbookingAsked on February 10, 2015 at 03:47 AM
I cannot change the language of my form. When selecting a language from the dropdown it does not replace the labels with the translations.
Even using the ?language=fr does not trigger the French labels to appear.
I've already disabled the "Detect user browser language." switch (which was already disabled)
- JanAnswered on February 10, 2015 at 09:41 AM
I checked your form, and clone it as well, you are right the language translation is not working. I found out that "Italiano" is the original language that is chosen. Please try to remove all the languages by clicking the "Remove" button.
After that you need to add "English (US)" first, then next will be the other languages. English should be the original language. I created a demo form, please check it. Although some fields are not yet translated.
Hope this works. Thank you!