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As you know, listing your home on the open market with a real estate professional isn't free, and there are other costs to consider as well. There are repairs, chores, and a lot of hard work that goes into getting your home ready for the market. Here are some helpful tips on the costs of preparing your home to sell in The Roanoke Valley. What It REALLY Costs To Sell Your Home in The Roanoke Valley..
Repairs, Staging & Yard Work, and Commissions…Oh My!
First things first. The home has to be thoroughly cleaned from top to bottom. Windows should be done inside and out, grout and tile cleaned and repaired, baseboards and molding need lots of cleaning attention, and all of the obscure areas such as window sills and ceiling fans. If you have pets, pay particularly close attention to pet hair and odors (we recommend plug in air fresheners). Of course, you can clean yourself, but you will not be able to do it with the accuracy and efficiency of a pro. In addition, keeping the home clean for showings, open houses and surprise visitors can take a lot of time and energy.
Never, ever, ever neglect the yard when selling your home. Your will want to make sure your yard had excellent curb appeal and isn't overgrown or filled with weeds. Just like the cleaning, you can do this yourself, but you will some have some hard work ahead of you. You will want to:
- Trim back trees and bushes
- Weed the lawn and open areas
- Plant flowers and appropriate shrubs and plants
- Fix anything in need of repair (cracked sidewalk?, driveway need sealing?)
- Add fresh paint to outdoor trim, mailbox, doors, etc.
- Add seating and other staging elements on patios to make the outside areas more welcoming
The backyard should be warm, inviting and well manicured. The front yard is your first impression, make it a good one!
Storage & Moving
Even if you are still living in the home, once you put it on the market, it is smart to get some of your personal items packed and stored, ready for your move. Having your personal items around the home can make it feel cluttered and dissuade buyers from having interest. While your home is listed, you will need somewhere to keep your stuff. This might require storage offsite. If you are staying somewhere temporarily until your house sells, you will likely be paying rent in addition to your mortgage. (And don't forget, two sets of utility bills.)
Once your house does sell, there are the costs of moving. Will you have movers help? Will you do all the packing yourself? Will you need a truck? These are all costs to consider and factor into your budget.
Listing Fees, Agent Fees, Administrative Fees and Notary Charges
While our team does not charge these, working with some other agents also brings a plethora of fees and charges you may not be prepared for. (These charges are IN ADDITION to the commission, which we talk about below.) Agents will pass on a number of fees to you for marketing, listing, and administrative tasks such as clerical work and printing. You may even face costs for notarization and other small charges that add up fast. Again the Living In Roanoke team does not charge these, we even have a free notary at our office for you, but you should be aware that some agents do charge.
Your Mortgage and Taxes
If you have a mortgage on your current home, you will want to know exactly what the payoff amount is at any given time. Additionally, your mortgage company will charge interest up until the moment your new buyer closes on the purchase of your home. That interest amount is sometimes a surprise on the settlement statement (Closing Disclosure, or CD), so be sure to check with your mortgage company. Also be aware that you will owe property taxes through the day of closing as well. Another service we offer is to help you estimate these important costs on our CMA (Comparative Market Analysis)
This is often a significant fee, and most real estate professionals work very hard to earn it by serving clients well, taking care of all the details of marketing, home access, contracts, addenda, inspection hurdles, and a smooth closing. But that is not all… The commission fee also allows your real estate professional to stay in this very expensive business (websites, phone systems, staff, insurance, licenses, association memberships, business license taxes, and the list goes on…).
So be sure to ask your real estate professional what that commission fee will be. The Living In Roanoke team ALWAYS shows you our fee right up front on our CMA, and you never pay anything up front when listing your home with us. Additionally, we actually give you choices on the cost of that commission fee based on the service level option you choose.


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Silicon Valley's Newest Venture Capitalist Is… Jay-Z
Rapper Jay-Z is getting into the venture capital game, news site Axios reported today, citing a regulatory filing in California. Silicon Valley VC Larry Marcus, known for his stakes in SoundHound and Pandora, will partner with Jay-Z and his longtime business partner Jay Brown, president of Jay-Z's entertainment group Roc Nation.
The new investment group will be called Marcy Venture Partners, a nod to New York's Marcy Houses, the public housing complex where Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter grew up.
This isn't the first time the self-proclaimed best rapper alive has dipped a toe in the startup investment pool. Roc Nation was previously reported to be launching a platform for entrepreneurs, though the deal fell apart, according to tech news site TechCrunch.
But the rapper, producer, and all-around mogul has long been successful in a number of business ventures. In addition to Roc Nation, which includes a record label and sports management division, Jay-Z owns luxury Champagne brand Armand de Brignac. He's an investor in Uber, and along with his superstar spouse Beyoncé, Jay-Z is also part owner of music streaming service Tidal.
Last year, it was reported that Jay-Z and Beyoncé are now worth a combined $1 billion dollars.

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Naxalism is an obstacle to country's growth, says Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Friday called for bringing an end to the Naxal problem in order to sustain the growth rate of 10-11% per cent per annum.
"Naxalite violence is yet another problem and naxalism today afflicts the Central India parts where the bulk of India's mineral wealth lies and if we don't control naxalism we have to say goodbye to our country's ambitions to sustain growth rate of 10-11% per cent per annum as we all need and as we all aspire that that is the only way that we can get rid of chronic poverty, ignorance and disease that still afflict millions and millions of our citizens. So, the tribal areas are today in the grip of Naxalite menace," said Dr. Singh, while addressing the IPS probationers batch 2009.
"What causes this disaffection, why some elements of the tribal societies take to that path, they become an easy prey to the Naxalite propaganda, I think there are social and economic causes which are at the roots of this disaffection. And we have to handle this problem both as a law and order problem as also a development problem. And therefore it is very important that if you want various strategies to deal with this menace, you must have the sensitivity to recognize the social and economic roots of disaffection among tribal societies," he added.
Further repeating to what he had said the last year, Dr. Singh said: "I repeat we are living in a world where human knowledge is increasing at a pace which was unthinkable even two decades ago. And therefore our Civil Services have to equip themselves well. They must operate on the frontiers of knowledge. And that's where the knowledge of social and economic conditions, social and economic causes of disaffection should be high on the agenda of training and retraining modules."
The Prime Minister further said that with urbanization and the growth of metropolitan cities, crime assumes special forms.
"We find for example in metropolitan cities, violence against women is growing. Violence against elderly citizens is growing in intensity. And therefore the problems of managing urban complexes, metropolitan complexes and maintaining law and order in large metropolitan cities, it requires an in-depth knowledge and experience of how we can combine the knowledge of science, knowledge of economics, knowledge of sociology to devise strategies which will help us to control threats to law and order and at the same time, we will do so in a manner which does not lead to any serious disaffection among large sections of population," said Dr. Singh.
"Law and order enforcement machinery must use technologies and techniques which do not have recourse to third degree methods. I think as citizens of our country, we must devise ways and means of conducting our enquiries by the police and other entities without use of third degree methods. We must respect the rights of our citizens. Until people have been convicted, they should be regarded as innocent. That's the basic philosophy of our system," he added.
The Prime Minister further said terrorism, naxalism, communalism, management of law of metropolitan cities have thrown up immense challenges to law and order machinery in all parts of our country.
"Questions are the same everywhere, answers must be location specific. And I sincerely hope that trust that what you have learnt at your Academy will enable you to grapple with these challenges to our national unity and integrity and the law and order machinery of the Union and the States with great aplomb," he said.
The Prime Minister further wished best wishes to all the IPS probationers in discharging their numerous responsibilities.
"I wish you all the very best in discharging your onerous responsibilities and belonging to the one of the most privileged service of the Union. God bless you in every possible way," he said. (ANI)


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I have a question regarding PCIe power consumption for graphics cards. I've searched around and I get a very divided answer to this: Should I use a single power cable with x2 6+2 split on a GPU with slots over 8? or use two seperate 6+2 power cables? I know that the PCIe x16 slot itself give power (75w-ish?), but how much watt does each cable give exactly? I've read that one cable with a split like this is OK for a card that draw less than 215-225w, but I was looking at the Asus ROG RTX 2070 Super card and it has x2 8 slots connectors. The PSU is going to be the Corsair RMx 750w.
Users behind using two cables says it's safer, while users behind one cable says it doesn't matter as long as the card doesn't exceed the total wattage on the cables. I'm not going to overclock. Can anyone share a light to this conundrum? Or maybe share what you're using? All help and info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.


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Perhaps your favorite thing to do when cooking meat is to use the fire pit, grab the smoker or use your favorite charcoal or gas grill. Don't discount the indoor grill, however, as it can really come in handy. Furthermore, an indoor grill can do a great job cooking up some delicious meat. If you are planning on buying one of these grills, you want to know about the different types, and you want to know all about the benefits, too.
One of the benefits of an indoor grill is that it can do the job quickly. If you use an outdoor grill, the process is going to take awhile. Plus, there can be a lot of cleanups involved with grilling. Outdoor grilling is certainly worth the hassle, but there are a time and place for everything. With an indoor grill, you can get the same flavor and some nicely cooked meat without all the hassle.
Sometimes the weather doesn't permit you to grill. Sometimes there just isn't any time. Then there are those situations where people don't have an outdoor area for grilling. More people are in that situation than you might think because of living in the city and in apartment buildings and high rises. In those cases, an indoor grill can help them be able to get that barbecued brisket or those grilled steaks.
The heat on an indoor grill is also said to be easier to control. While that's not necessarily a con when grilling outside, it is, of course, a positive benefit to having control over the heat when cooking indoors. It was also mentioned that there are different types of indoor grills. One of the unique examples of an indoor grill is the Party Grill. Check out their website: https://partygrill.com/
What's great as well about indoor grills is that they can be used to make so many different delicious recipes. The fact that they are so universal helps you do so much so quickly when it comes to cooking stuff in the kitchen. What is the first dish you want to make when you get an indoor grill?
Maybe you already have one of these grills, and now you want to get a different type so you have even more options. The indoor grills are really neat for sure, and some of the models can be very inexpensive. Of course, you also want to make sure you get a good grill that is going to last and make you many meals. Just wait until you start looking at all of those recipes.
Maybe you have been wanting to do more cooking, but you need another appliance to spark your motivation and creativity. A small indoor grill would be a nice fit. Maybe the first thing you should grill up is something you have always enjoyed making on an outdoor grill. That would be the first thing I thought if I was going to use an indoor grill. Maybe start with some nice juicy hamburgers, and make them big ones.


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Asset Mapping
Asset mapping is a process of assessing what resources, skills and strengths are available in the group and/or community. Specifically, The Defiance Project uses Asset Mapping as a tool for community creation and engagement. This asset mapping school of thought was developed by Urban Bush Women and their Leadership Institute.
For the purposes of The Defiance Project, an asset map is a condensed social, academic, and professional resume. This resume combines experiences of the past and desires for application of the skills gleaned from these experiences for the future. These applications can manifest themselves in various artistic and practical capacities, so an asset map is not just a resume but also a cache of tools you have to offer and thus a foundation for future plans and collaborations.
Some guidelines to prompt asset mapping are as follows:
-What are the various aspects of your identity, and what relationships/connections have you created based on those aspects?
-What skills and experiences do you have that would serve your current community/project?
-What interests do you have that ground themselves in experiences in your life?
-What communities are you involved with?
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text: News Volleyball 30/07/2018 France begin build-up to World Championship Stephen Boyer (left) and Earvin Ngapeth are both in France's pre-World Championship training squad Lausanne, Switzerland, July 30, 2017 – France coach Laurent Tillie has called up 14 players for the start of his team's 12-day training camp in Montpellier that will be their first step in preparing for the Italy-Bulgaria 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship. The World Championship runs from September 9 to 30 and France begin their campaign in Pool B where they will face Olympic champions Brazil, Canada, Egypt, China and the Netherlands. Quick links - Volleyball:FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship Italy-Bulgaria 2018FIVB.com - VolleyballFIVB.comLatest VideosFacebookTwitterInstagramLes Bleus will play five matches before they turn their minds fully to the World Championship. On August 11 they face the Netherlands, and later in the month they travel to Krakow for the four-team Hubert Jerzy Wagner Memorial tournament against defending world champions Poland, European and Volleyball Nations League champions Russia, and Canada from August 24-26. Their final match before travelling to Bulgaria is against Serbia in Paris on September 2. France have enjoyed a remarkable rise since they finished fourth and narrowly missed out on the medals at the Poland 2014 World Championship. Earlier in July, Tillie's team won silver in the inaugural Volleyball Nations League after they lost to Russia in the final in Lille. France won gold at the 2015 and 2017 FIVB Volleyball World League and in between won bronze in 2016. They also won gold at the 2015 CEV European Championship.France SquadJonas Aguenier Jenia Grebennikov Jean Patry Benjamin Toniutti Kevin Tillie Julien Lyneel Earvin Ngapeth Kevin Le Roux Antoine Brizard Stephen Boyer Nicolas Le Goff Jeremie Mouiel Thibault Rossard Barthelemy Chinenyeze Print this Page News {{item.LocalShortDate}} {{item.Title}} All the News


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Does anyone know what the main story of WLO was going to be about (from the Chinese version)?
It looks like we will never get any updates, meaning that there won't be any continuation of the story. It would be nice to know what the game's story was about and how it was going to end.
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You might have seen this last week if you haunt the corridors of Facebook… or you're a huge David Attenborough fan, as I am.
But I have to share it anyway.
How to tell a story in 60 seconds:
Enjoy! Or be horrified!
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Yes, I posted too soon. All the answers were right there, I just had to dig. I grabbed the "Forgotten" Campaign, the 227i patch, and file 01 of 05 of the enhanced textures. I will grab the rest when I have the time. Thank you for providing an awesome website. I started out with Unreal back in 98, moved up to UT99, played and beat Unreal II : The Awakening, UT2003 (hated it), UT 2004, UT III, then backtracked and did the Operation and Return to NaPali campaigns, Xidia Gold and 7 Bullets…. An old friend – GoPostal setup a SP server and gave me root access as an admin….. Have had a lot of fun and learning with the UT franchise…. Finding your site was pure gold. Credit goes to TKK Chamberly for posting your site on her FB page. Thanks again !
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Introduction: Diabetes and Oral Health
We tend to associate tooth decay and periodontal disease with too much sugar and not enough brushing and flossing. While we know that what we eat and drink can affect oral health there are many other things including diabetes, some medications and medical therapies that can negatively impact one's overall oral health.
All forms of diabetes can result in similar conditions of hyperglycemia or high blood sugar. Instability of blood sugar can also result in hypoglycemic reactions or low blood sugar. This is a medical emergency which can be treated with juice or another form of sugar. Prolonged uncontrolled Diabetes can cause eventual damage to the kidney, nerves, eyes, heart disease or blood vessels. (1)
Oral Health Complications
There are also many complications that are directly related to oral health. Some of these are oral infections, halitosis (bad breath), salivary gland dysfunction, taste disturbances, burning mouth syndrome, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, lichen planus, and oral pre-malignancies. More commonly seen adverse effects are oral fungal infections such as yeast infections in the mouth, increased caries, gingivitis, and bone loss associated with periodontal disease. (4,5)
Gingivitis is the condition of inflammation of the gums. It can be completely reversed through proper brushing, flossing, and sometimes dental hygiene treatment such as scaling and root planning. Periodontal disease is a condition in which this inflammation leads to more inflammation, pocketing and bone loss. This bone loss is not reversible and can only be maintained to prevent it from getting worse. Maintenance includes regular dental hygiene treatment of scaling and root planning.
Periodontal Disease
Individuals with diabetes are approximately 3 times more prone to destructive periodontal disease. (6–8) More specifically, evidence has been provided since the 1960's to show that patients with poorer glycemic control demonstrate an increase in the severity of periodontal disease. (2,7,9,10)
Current research has examined the idea of a "bidirectional relationship" between periodontal disease and elevated blood sugars. (4,7,11–13) A bidirectional relationship means that not only are individuals with diabetes prone to periodontal disease, but also that periodontal disease can have adverse effects on glycemic control. A large scale systematic review of 690 articles concluded that there is a statistically significant reduction in HbA1c after Dental Hygiene Therapy was completed.(14) This is because of the predominance of harmful bacteria and inflammatory mediators that are present in periodontal infections. These mediators interfere with glucose and lipid metabolism as well as antagonize the individual's insulin action.(2,11,14)
The aim of current periodontal therapy is to reduce the number of pathogens from the infected periodontium and to remove deposits which encourage microbial colonization. Due to the transient nature of bacteria, it becomes more damaging after 90 days. Therefore, it is recommended that individuals with diabetes and periodontal disease receive dental hygiene therapy at 3 month intervals. (15,16)
Dental Decay
Increased risk for dental decay is also a multifaceted problem in individuals with diabetes. Caries, more commonly known as cavities, can be caused by the side effects of medications, xerostomia (dry mouth) due to poor metabolic control. Excess glucose has been found to enter the mouth through saliva and gingival crevicular fluid, however the extent to which this plays a role in the increase of caries formation is still uncertain. (17–20) What is agreed upon however is that individuals with diabetes create a sugar rich, under-cleansed oral environment for bacterial plaque and fungus to thrive.
Oral Candidiasis
Thrush is another term for an oral yeast infection or Pseudomembranous candidiasis. This opportunistic fungal infection is known to target individuals that are immunocompromised including individuals that are iron deficient, individuals with carbohydrate-rich diets and individuals with diabetes. (20,21) It is characterized by a whitish membrane on the surface of the oral mucosa or tongue. It is often identified by an attempt to rub of this "milk curd" like lesion, in which it will reveal a raw, red, and often bleeding base. It can be treated with the use of antifungal drugs, such as nystatin (similar to the treatment for vaginal yeast infections) and is given in the form of pastilles or lozenges. (21)
Patient Perceptions
Addressing the relationship between diabetes and oral health may improve the oral health, quality of life and the risk of diabetic complications. Research has demonstrated that there was little awareness and understanding about the relationship between oral health and diabetes amongst the patient population.(4,5) It was reported that the largest barrier to oral health care was the limited access due to the additional expenses of diabetes care.(4)
The main reasons cited for not visiting the dental office are a perceived lack of need, cost, and finding dental visits unpleasant. Oral self-care was also rated as less important than other diabetes self-care tasks including regular foot checks and eye exams. Awareness of tender swollen gums and tooth loss is not thought to be important to patients. (5)
Due to the lack of dental coverage in a population in which a disproportionate health burden falls, it has been suggested that a focus on prevention from front line providers such as health educators, doctors and nurses could reduce the oral healthcare complications of diabetes. (4)
The gap in the awareness and knowledge about the relationship between oral health and diabetes is present in patients as well as medical health professionals.
Health Professionals Roles
Since Dental Hygiene Therapy has a positive impact on individuals with diabetes it should be incorporated into the standard measures for diabetes care. Dental Hygienists, Periodontists, and Dentists must work together as a team to establish rigorous metabolic control of diabetes in their patients.(22)
69% of patients have reported that they had never received any oral health education specifically related to their diabetes care from any health professional. Only 30% of patients stated that they had talked to their dentist about their diabetes, and only 10% had been told by any health professional to see a dental hygienist regularly.(4,5)
Clear communication between all health providers regarding daily disease management needs to occur. Bowyer reported that patients are not encouraged to discuss oral health issues related to diabetes with their oral health professionals. This may be due to a lack of training and education for health professionals to explain the importance of regular health check-ups
Close collaboration between oral health professionals, medical professionals and policy makers has been recommended by both the FDI World Dental Federation and the International Diabetes Federation. Several organizations have recommended promotion of oral health and increasing awareness of oral disease, including routine oral screening of individuals with diabetes.
Due to the role that oral health plays in the prevention of diabetes complications, it is necessary that the interdisciplinary team collaborates with individuals with diabetes to safeguard oral health. It is jointly required that oral health professionals consider their role in improving the quality of life and management of diabetes. In order to facilitate these outcomes continuing education and training that underscores the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and oral health, strategies for interdisciplinary care and improved communication between care providers, and the promotion of health information related to oral health complications is essential.


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Here are the 5 essential tips you need to know to get noticed at exhibitions this summer:
Plan, plan and plan some more. You can never do too much planning when it comes to exhibiting. Organisation and preparation will help to ensure the day goes smoothly, so pay attention to every little detail and plan for a range of worst-case scenarios (i.e. your car breaks down on the way) just in case.mostly plan for customer comfortability and providing minimum basic things to stall buyers.
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Define your objectives. Before you exhibit, it's a good product to sit down and decide what you actually want to get out of the experience. Do you want to sell, to boost brand image, to reach a new market or to use the event as a networking exercise to make new contacts? Choose a goal, be specific about your targets and make sure you measure your progress/performance on the day.
Use your company colours to get attention. Colour is a great way to stand out from all the other exhibitors in your event tent, but it's important to use the right ones. To create a strong image and the right associations in attendees' minds, brand everything with your company colours.
Have something exciting to shout about. If you've got a new product or service to launch, a trade show is an ideal time to do it. Failing that, think of another 'selling point' – i.e. an exciting piece of news, a special offer or discount – to tell visitors about. If you can whip up a sense of excitement, a 'buzz', you are more likely to attract people to your stall and get them excited about your brand too.
Make your stand interactive. It's easy to walk past an exhibition stall without approaching it, but an interactive element is harder to ignore. Examples of the kinds of things you can do include live social media feeds, TV screens, interactive props, product tasting and testing, workshops and demonstrations. There are so many options – so take your pick and be creative about it!


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I wrote a guest post on this a while back and think it's quite apt for today being Krampus Day! And with a new movie on the topic just come out!
And what is Krampus Day, you might ask?
Well, in the evening of December 5, the eve of St. Nicholas' Feast day, young men in Austria, Southern Germany and Northern Italy celebrate a very old custom. They get dressed up as St. Nicholas' demonic servant, the Krampus, and then go running about the town (called a Krampus run). They warn the children to be good because St. Nicholas is on his way.
You can head to You Tube to see a little of a Krampus Run .
I chose to feature this folkloric creature in my novel, Chasing the Trickster. When anthropology professor Pascal Guzman puts on a Krampus mask he comes away with a little surprise. He finds himself host to an ancient entity who has been living in the mask.
My interest in the Krampus was first tweaked when I saw a book by Monte Beauchamp,The Devil in Design and learned about Krampus folklore. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, there were many Krampus day postcards sent around Europe. These postcards were collected in a book by Mr. Beauchamp. Some of the demonic images are quite humorous as one of Krampus' sidelines was to chase buxom women. As well as having horns, he's--well--rather horny.
This and a few other ideas came together to create the plot and characters of my urban fantasy, Chasing The Trickster.
1. From my college studies in Japanese Noh theatre (I was a theatre geek long before I thought of being a writer) came the idea that a mask can have a soul or being living inside it.
2. Then there is the idea of where do gods go when no one believes in them anymore. It is thought that Christians took Celtic gods such as Cernunnos, the stag god, and represented them as devils. Then what if the Krampus was originally a fertility god who then was represented as a devil? And what if when he lost his followers he felt he has no choice but to join with St. Nicholas to have whatever crumbs of worship he could garner?
3. I had seen a Jim Carrey movie many years ago called "The Mask" wherein a person wearing the mask would develop great powers but also lose all inhibitions. What if such a spirit could come out and permanently stay in a host.
Thus we have our hero, Pascal Guzman, possessed and plagued by an ancient entity, who is constantly nagging him to go out and Par-tee! The results are tragic, humorous and risqué.
I hope that you will take the time to find out more the Krampus, and also read my novel, Chasing The Trickster.


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Great photos of both the birds and the flowers. Your blog also makes a nice "preview" of what will come in about two weeks here.
Right now nature is being deceptive. Driving along one of the rural highways that takes us to a local central Ohio metro park, things don't seem to be coming to life very fast.
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Even when we arrive at the park, in this case Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, the mostly brown landscape doesn't look very promising.
But, walking into the woods, we can't help but see and hear birds; Juncos, Louisiana Waterthrushes, Cardinals, Robins, Carolina Wrens, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Eastern Phoebe, Song Sparrows, Prothonotary Warblers, Downy, Red-bellied, and Pileated Woodpeckers, just to name a few. They seem to be everywhere. Some are no doubt just passing through, but other's are busy settling in for the season.
Perhaps encouraged by the birds, we start looking closer and discover that there are small wildflowers almost everywhere and that many of the small trees leafing out!
Further on, excited and encouraged by what has been seen so far, we can't miss an Eastern Box Turtle sunning itself on the creek bank.
We stop by a vernal pool hoping to see one of the many Chorus Frogs that are singing. It gets quiet and we see none. But on the way back to the car, as if to put a colorful "period" at the end of our sentence, a Tiger Beetle lands right before us on the trail.
Later, reflecting on the beautiful day and the brief time spent in the park, it felt as though we had been embraced by all the new life seen and heard, and that maybe, just for a time, it had become us.
Love this post and tracking the emergence of Spring!


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WhatsApp takes aim at the phone call: App set to add voice messaging within months
- Comes says after Facebook agreed to buy firm for $19bn
- WhatsApp suffered fist major outage over weekend
- Founder claims service will be 'best voice product out there'
WhatsApp is set to add the ability to send and receive voice messages through its app for the first time..
The firm, bought last week by Facebook, will launch the service within weeks in a bid to take on phone firms.
CEO Jan Koum said the voice service will be deployed for Android and iPhones this spring, with Blackberry and Microsoft and Nokia phones coming later.
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WhatsApp Chief Executive Officer and co-founder Jan Koum at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The app will add voice calls to its product in the second quarter of this year.
Over 450 million people using the service each month
Firm has 50 employees
70% of those people active on a given day;
Messaging volume approaching the entire global telecom SMS volume
Service adds more than 1 million new registered users per day
600m photos uploaded each day
200m voice messages sent each day
'We are going to introduce voice in WhatsApp in the second quarter of this year,' Koum said at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
'I think we have the best voice product out there.
'We use the least amount of bandwidth.'
WhatsApp currently has a voice function but only in note form. This new service will be live.
On Wednesday, Facebook acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion in a deal that is by far the biggest by the social networking company and any other done by Google, Microsoft or Apple.
Wearing a gray shirt, jeans and a black jacket, the 38-year-old Koum quipped - 'last week we added a new Facebook friend.
'I don't know if you guys heard.'
However, the firm was hit by technical problems days later as 'server issues' caused a crash on Saturday.
The popular application's chat conversations - used by more than 450 million people across the world each month - showed a loading asterisk and alert, 'Connecting...' while the problems persisted.
The blockbuster deal made serious waves with those in the telecommunications industry who gathered this week in the Catalan city, but also sparked concern among users that Facebook would introduce advertising to WhatsApp.
Koum insisted that there are no designs to add 'marketing' to the messaging service.
'There are no planned changes,' said Koum.
'Our vision and mission are aligned. We both want to make the world more connected.'
Facebook is paying $12 billion in stock and $4 billion in cash for WhatsApp. Koum along with fellow founder Brian Acton and their 55 employees were also granted restricted stock worth $3 billion that will vest over four years after the deal closes.
Boom: The free instant messaging service created in 2009 has grown faster than Facebook in its five years, and now has more than 450 million monthly users around the world. Facebook has completed its purchase of mobile messaging service WhatsApp for up to $22 billion (£13.7 billion)
Koum said that he didn't expect that WhatsApp's staff would grow in number very much, saying that 'we want to operate as a startup.'
Relatively unknown until now in the U.S., WhatsApp is popular in other countries, both in Europe and in emerging economies.
The Mountain View, California, startup already has almost twice as many users as the better known short messaging service, Twitter.
WhatsApp has 465 million monthly users and 330 daily users, according to Koum, and costs users $1 a year after a first free year.
The world's biggest social networking company said last week that it is paying $12 billion in Facebook stock and $4 billion in cash for WhatsApp.
In addition, the app's founders and employees will be granted $3 billion in restricted stock that will vest over four years after the deal closes.
Facebook says it is keeping WhatsApp as a separate service, just as it did with Instagram, which it bought for about $715.3 million.
'The acquisition supports Facebook and WhatsApp's shared mission to bring more connectivity and utility to the world by delivering core internet services efficiently and affordably,' the social network said.
WhatsApp has more than 450 million monthly active users. In comparison, Twitter had 241 million users at the end of 2014.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says WhatsApp is on path to reach a billion users.
'The combination of WhatsApp and Facebook will allow us to connect many more people round the world,' Zuckerberg said.
European Union regulators approved the deal on Friday, clearing the way for the acquisition which some in the telecoms industry had opposed. WhatsApp is still growing and is predicted to have a billion users soon. It will continue as a separate service under Facebook
'We want to develop more mobile experiences like Instagram and Messenger.
'WhatApp fits this vision perfectly, it has incredibly strong engagement and growth.'
'It's the only app we've ever seen that has grown more quickly than Facebook itself.'
'Their product roadmap is very exciting and won't change.
'Overall, I'm very excited about this deal.
'WhatsApp had every option in the world, so I'm thrilled they chose us.'
As part of the deal, WhatsApp co-founder and Chief Executive Jan Koum will join Facebook's board, and the social network will grant an additional $3 billion worth of restricted stock units to WhatsApp's founders, including Koum.
The sale of WhatsApp to Facebook for $19 billion has made its founders Jan Koum and Brian Acton billionaires overnight.
But they are not your typical Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Success came to them late. The pair were well over 30 when they launched their messaging app in 2009.
The duo stand out in Silicon Valley for their unusual approach. They both hate advertising and have paid for almost no marketing to make the five-year-old app a success.
This may be because 37-year-old Koum and 42-year-old Acton had unusual backgrounds. Koum was born and raised in a small village outside of Kiev, Ukraine.
Growing up, his home had no electricity or hot water. His parents, a housewife and a construction manager, avoided talking on the phone in case it was tapped by the state.
Koum and his mother immigrated to Mountain View when he was 16. By 18, Koum had taught himself computer networking by buying manuals from a used book store and returning them when he'd finished.
In 1997, Koum took a job at Yahoo sitting across a desk from Acton. They hit it off, because they enjoyed each others straight-down-the-line style.
Michigan-born Acton studied engineering at the University of Central Florida and graduated in 1988. In May, 1992 he got a job at Rockwell International as systems administrator.
Acton became Yahoo employee 44 in 1996, worked as software engineer, then senior software engineer, principal software engineer and director of engineering.
The pair stayed with Yahoo for over a decade building their bond through games of ultimate frisbee. In September 2007 Koum and Acton finally left Yahoo.
They both applied to Facebook and were rejected. Instead they decided to set up their own venture, Whatsapp, now sold to Facebook for billions.
According to reports, the success of Whatsapp hasn't changed Koum or Acton. When a journalist visited the company's headquarters in July 2012, the Koum was barefoot and Acton was sporting flip-flops.
'This is an incredible moment for me,' Mr Koum said.
'Every day over 19bn messages are sent, with over 1m new users every day.
'We wanted it to be simple, and a better service than SMS.'
'We're excited and honoured to partner with Mark and Facebook as we continue to bring our product to more people around the world,'
'WhatsApp's extremely high user engagement and rapid growth are driven by the simple, powerful and instantaneous messaging capabilities we provide.'
The deal instantly makes WhatsApp cofounders Jan Koum and Brian Acton billionaires.
Forbes estimates that Koum held about a 45% stake in the company, while Acton's stake was over 20%.
Proud moment: Jan Koum, pictured at a digital conference in January, described the deal as 'incredible'. Forbes estimates that Koum held about a 45 per cent stake in the company, while co-founder Brian Acton's stake was over 20 per cent
Facebook promised to keep the WhatsApp brand and service, and pledged a $1 billion cash break-up fee were the deal to fall through.
WhatsApp will remain based in Mountain View, Calif., and Facebook said its own messenger app and WhatsApp's core messaging product will continue to operate as separate applications
Shares in Facebook slid 5 percent to $64.70 after hours, from a close of $68.06 on the Nasdaq.
Facebook was advised by Allen & Co, while WhatApp has enlisted Morgan Stanley for the deal.
The deal is the latest aquisition for Facebook, which last year bought Instagram.
It also reportedly offered to pay close to $3 billion or more to acquire messaging service Snapchat, though that offer was spurned by the site's founders.
WhatsApp in numbers. The deal instantly makes WhatsApp cofounders Jan Koum and Brian Acton billionaires. Experts claim the deal could help Facebook attract teens
Zuckerberg said WhatsApp would operate in the same way as Instagram, as a separate firm.
'It would be pretty stupid of us to interfere,' he said.
He also said he was not planning to put ads on the service.
'Our strategy is to grow and connect people.
'Once we get to 2-3 billion people there are ways we can monetise.
'Now we want to focus on growing users. I don't think ads are the right way here.'
Koum also pledged not to add ads to WhatsApp, which makes money from a subscription model.
'We think advertising is not the way to go - we create a direct relationship with customers,' said Koum.
'We want to make the product better, faster and more efficient.'
Experts say the deal could help Facebook attract teens.
Professor Will Stewart from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) said: 'Obviously WhatsApp adds instant messaging to Facebook which must strengthen their position for the moment.
'Equally, all app types rise and fade, so established social media formats like Facebook will be overtaken by something new, and picking up candidates that might have ultimately replaced them may be a good survival strategy for a while.
'This does show the growing significance of mobile, though of course Facebook is on mobile anyway.
'But, Facebook has been around a while now so the real question is what comes next?'
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California Summer 2016
August this year is more interesting than usual. My company (BMS Poland) has sent me to California's headquarter.7 Apart of work, I also have time for short sightseeing with my fiancee Ola. Beautiful weather, nice beaches – work and rest!
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text: So much work awaits for us each Saturday. Today "Pelėdžiukai" class talked about colors and everyone made themselves a bracelet. Kindergarteners were working on all kinds of experiments, the older classes were learning through egzaminatoriaus.lt, wrote dictations, essays, read and analyzed texts. We have already started to prepare for the year-end concert. Our four hours together pass so quickly.


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September 4th, 2018, 21:29 Posted By: wraggsterThe following Hacks have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
Castlevania: The Red Wizard (Castlevania)(NES)
Rockman 4: Advanced (Mega Man 4)(NES)
Final Fantasy IV - Ultima (Final Fantasy II)(SNES)
Championship Bowling Brunswick Edition (Championship Bowling)(NES)
Frue Lufia (Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals)(SNES)
Castlevania Aria of Sorrow Zangetsu Hack (Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow)(GBA)
Castlevania Aria of Sorrow Alfred Hack (Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow)(GBA)
Spekkio Lufia (Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals)(SNES)
Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth (Biohazard 2)(PC)
Castlevania II: Game Over Penalty Reduction (Castlevania II: Simons Quest)(NES)
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Saturday, June 17th (a day late)
Sorry this was delayed, but I didn't have much time in Florence to keep up. Think of it as a tv time lapse...
A number of us woke up bright and early Saturday morning to climb the bell tower of the Duomo. We were hoping to beat the heat and the crowds. We had hoped to climb the Duomo, but we found out Friday that all the tickets were sold out this weekend. The next best option was to climb the bell tower. So, instead of 463 steps in a spiral pattern we had to accept only doing 413 in nice even flights of steps (until the very end where it becomes spiral, but nothing like the spiral steps at St. Peter's Basilica that needed a rope hanging down the middle to hold onto). It was worth every step I took. The view from the top was spectacular- a 360 degree view of the entire city and the surrounding hills. Please see pictures on the AP Studio Art tab. I do think the walking down this time was harder for two reasons: the first was because the going up staircase is also the going down staircase. It made it a little tight in places. The second reason was because the steps were pretty steep. My legs were shaking by the time I got down. There's nothing like starting out your day with 826 steps. We then visited the Baptistry and the inside of the Duomo. I have also posted pictures of both of those places on the AP Studio tab.
From there, we met up with the rest of the Xavier group at the Uffizi Art Gallery. We spent the next 4 hours looking at the 1500 or so masterpieces that are housed in the former offices of the Medici family. It has the world's greatest collection of Italian Renaissance art. We saw works by Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and many more. It was an overwhelming day. We ended the tour around 3:30 and I was able to go visit the markets one last time. Apparently I am a glutton for punishment. Actually, it was a little better this time around. It was very nice to be off on my own just taking in the sights and sounds of Florence. And the best part, I was able to find my way back to the hotel on my home!
We all got a short rest before we had to be ready for the anxiously awaited banquet held for the Xavier Rome program. We had a heard a lot about it. It had a lot to live up too. We walked to the restaurant. It was about 40 minutes from our hotel. Here I was hoping to have one meal that I wasn't sweating to death by the time I got to a restaurant. Oh well! SIDE NOTE: It was a good thing that we had to walk that much because we had not hit our average mileage that day yet. I will say that Andrea is keeping the mileage for me and she did not go to the bell tower and Baptistry with us, so I think we probably were there. Talk about a dinner! The food, the water and wine just kept coming. I think we ended up with at least 4 or 5 appetizers, 3 different pastas (one being an unbelievable butter and sage ravioli- WOW!), chicken in lemon and butter sauce and then finally, the biggest serving of tiramisu that I think I have ever seen. Along with good company and several bottles of their house red wine, it was a really lovely evening. I think it was the most hydrated I have been in three weeks! The meal ended at 11:30 pm-yes, it really did last 3 and half hours. Good thing we had to walk home (or roll)! It seems fitting that we end our time here in Italy with an authentic Italian meal- great food, great wine and great company!


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The devil is a major character in Mexico's Christmas festivities. This scene, which is taller than me, occupies a place of honor in the jardin- across from the traditional creche scene- the one with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and the elephants….
Lucifer is the star of the pastorela, a Latin American version of a medieval miracle play, traditionally performed at Christmas. It involves shepherds on their way to see baby Jesus and devils and angels trying to direct things in often comedic ways.
Knowing this, makes the sight of children singing Christmas carols with devil horns a little less jarring.


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Assign a special prosecutor to investigate obstruction and collusion in obama admin.
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In light of new testimony provided by former fbi director james comey on jun 8, 2017 we the american people are requesting a special prosecutor be assigned to investigate allegations of obstruction and collusion within the former obama administration this investigation should include but not be limited to former president obama, former doj head loretta lynch, former fbi director james comey, hillary clinton, bill clinton, and other fbi investigators who worked the criminal investigation of hillary clinton and her emails.
This request comes after former fbi director james comey testified under oath to congress and the public on jun 8, 2017 that he infact participated in a former obama administration cover up in the case of hillary clinton where there was enough evidence to charge her with crimes but he was instructed by his then boss head of the doj loretta lynch to no longer refer to the clinton case as an investigation but instead refer to it as a matter, both the same term the clinton campaign used to describe her investigation and also after an admitted private meeting between bill clinton and loretta lynch on lynchs private plane. The former head of doj loretta lynch working for president obama handed down the do not investigate order to james comey and it is suspected those orders came directly from former president obama.
In light of the investigation into donald trump being similar in nature in regards to obstruction and collusion it would only be prudent and in the absence of double standard that an independent and proper investigation be conducted. Again this request is based on the former fbi director james comeys admission to his participation in this alledged criminal cover up conducted by the obama administration on behalf of hillary clinton.
Furthermore also based on testimony provided by james comey a case for leaking classified information to the press and public should be opened.
Comey durring testimony admitted to removing classified and unclassified government property from a classified government laptop with the intent of leaking it to the press.
Comey admits to passing this information to a civilian friend not in government and without classified clearance and then instructed that individual to release the information to the press after he was fired. The information comey stole and leaked by his admission was infact leaked to the press.
Again, this request for a special prosecutor is based on new evidence provided in testimony provided by former obama fbi director james comey who admitted under oath that not only did crimes, obstruction, and cover ups take place in the obama administration, he admitted to his ultimate participation.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this very serious criminal matter in the name of justice.
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There is so little of the Author of Christianity left in his own religion, that an apprehensive believer is ready to exclaim, with the woman at the sepulchre, 'They have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.' The locality of Hell and the existence of an Evil Spirit are annihilated, or considered as abstract ideas. When they are alluded to, it is periphrastically; or they are discontinued not on the ground of their being awful and terrible, but they are set aside as topics too vulgar for the polished, too liberal for the learned, and as savouring too much of credulity for the enlightened.
While we glory in having freed ourselves from the trammels of human authority, are we not turning our liberty into licentiousness, and wantonly struggling to throw off the Divine authority too? Freedom of thought is the glory of the human mind, while it is confined within its just and sober limits; but though we may think ourselves accountable for opinions at no earthly tribunal, yet it should be remembered that thoughts as well as actions are amenable at the bar of God; and though we may rejoice that the tyranny of the spiritual Procustes is so far annihilated, that we are in no danger of having our opinions lopped or lengthened till they are brought to fit the measure of human caprice, yet there is still a standard by which not only actions are weighed, but opinions are judged; and every sentiment which is clearly inconsistent with the revealed will of God, is as much as throwing off his dominion as the breach of any of his moral precepts. This cuts up by the roots that popular and independent phrase, that 'thoughts are free,' for in this view we are no more at liberty to indulge opinions in opposition to the express word of God, than we are at liberty to infringe practically on his commandments.
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Our Union of over 2000 churches is supported by staff in thirteen regional associations and three specialist teams based in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Our six Baptist Colleges prepare men and women for ministry and offer ongoing development and training.
Home Mission Grants are given to support a variety of ministries in and through Baptist churches and chaplains across the country. It also enables all our churches and ministers to be supported and helped through the work of the Regional Associations and the specialist teams in Didcot.
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Our Resources Library has a wealth of guideline leaflets and information to help you and your church on a range of topics. You can also find a range of booklets, cards and our Baptists Together magazine available to buy from the Online Shop.
Two software developers from Canterbury have donated over 250 man-hours of time to locally-based Christian charity African Pastors Fellowship (APF) to develop an app that will bring both Christian teachings and practical skills lessons, on topics such as sustainable agriculture, to remote communities across East Africa.
The 'eVitabu' app, which is installed on solar-powered Android tablet devices, was developed for free by Jonathan Haddock and Michael Berry, both members of Canterbury Baptist Church, who committed evenings and weekends to the project.
The 'eVitabu' app will help support pastors' ministries with large church networks across East Africa, potentially impacting the Christian journey of over half a million people.
It is estimated that over 3 million churches in the developing world are led by people with little or no qualifications for that responsibility. In Africa, it is reckoned that as many as 90 per cent of pastors have never received even a single day's training. eVitabu, which means books in Swahili, is a pioneering tool designed specifically to support the African church.
The eVitabu app includes studies on personal, spiritual and pastoral growth; audio Bibles in local languages; theology courses from internationally renowned centres; video lectures by top Christian leaders; community development toolkits; and guides on family healthcare, leadership, advocacy, peace-building, and sustainable agriculture. It also enables African pastors to upload and share their own theological insights with their peers. Content has also been provided by partner agencies including Tearfund, Christian Aid, CPAS, Westminster Theology Centre, Lausanne Movement, A Rocha and many others.
Dave Stedman, CEO of APF commented, 'APF resources and enables African Christian leaders, of all denominations, to minister effectively through the local church. eVitabu has the potential to enable thousands of rural church leaders to access great quality training material possibly for the very first time.
'Excitingly it also provides a unique platform for the voice of the Africa church. African leaders can use eVitabu to upload and share their own material with other church leaders, so everyone benefits.'
APF launched the eVitabu app at a three-day training conference in Uganda where the durable Android Tablets were given to 57 pastors from eight East African countries including Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, South Sudan and DRC. These pastors can now browse and download the searchable library of content before going into remote parts of the continent to teach and support other pastors and congregations. New content can be accessed and downloaded almost anywhere using a mobile phone as a wifi hotspot.
Jonathan, who works in IT for local government said, 'When Dave and Geoff from APF approached us with the vision for the app, it was clear that such a tool could address several needs faced by rural communities across Africa in a new way, with the potential to have a long-lasting impact. It was therefore exciting to be part of project that could have a life-changing impact.'
The Revd Dr Kate Colman, former President Baptist Union of Great Britain and Chair of the Evangelical Alliance Council who supports the project and attended the launch said, 'APF's eVitabu is a totally unique resource. A mobile app full of text, audio and visual training resources in languages spoken across Africa, perfect for even the most isolated locations.
'This is pioneering work.'
One of the pastors who was provided with an eVitabu tablet is Heavenlight Luoga who oversees a network of 60 rural churches in North West Tanzania. Heavenlight explains how it will support his ministry: 'I have found many good materials on eVitabu from different contributors.
'I have mobilised a core team of five teachers and we will meet each month to study together. My wife, Kesia, will also use eVitabu resources when training pastors' wives in Burundi. eVitabu will improve our teaching and help us address issues in the church and community such as theological error, farming and entrepreneurship.'


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MOVIE NIGHT CHANGE OF VENUE- Due to the potential for inclement weather, the movie will be shown at the Encinitas Library located at 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. Doors will open at 6pm, movie will begin at 6:30pm. Make an evening of it enjoying the fun, family-friendly Disney movie Coco (PG-rating) brought to you by the Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. Parking is available at the Encinitas Library and at City Hall.
Special thanks to Beam Orthodontics for their generous support. Dr. Schaefer and his team at Beam Orthodontics are excited to sponsor Movie Night. "We love our city and will always embrace supporting our local kids and families. It's your smile. Let it Beam!"
Movie night is a perfect time to spend with your family and friends. Be sure to bring your blankets and low-backed chairs. Bring a picnic and drinks, but please no glass containers. For more information, call the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department at 760-633-2740 or email encinitasparksandrec.com


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For the past twenty years, my team and I have been quietly performing laser vision correction in Grey Bruce with a growing practice spread by word of mouth.
Our policy has always been to perform the safest available excimer laser treatments to improve clarity and quality of vision. Our commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement has in the past been a series of "small steps". Now, with the launch of iLASIK and the opening of our newly renovated Grey Bruce Laser Vision Centre, we have made a giant leap forward to offer our patients the worlds most advanced iDESIGN LASIK technology in a facility that is second-to-none in Canada.
Grey Bruce LASIK is locally owned and operated by Dr. Orr, Head of Ophthalmology for Grey Bruce. Dr. Orr has over twenty years practice in ophthalmology and laser vision correction and has treated over 30,000 patients; from emergency procedures to cataracts, from managing macular degeneration to helping thousands of people experience 20/20 vision or better.


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Yes – Heaven and Earth (Frontiers)
Why you should listen: Well, Yes are a pretty big deal in the prog-rock world. Although the band have gone through what feels like hundreds of line-up changes over the past 45 years, fans who've stuck around since then would do well to see what this new offering sounds like, fronted for the first time by Jon Davison.
It might not be for you if… You firmly believe Yes peaked in the 70s. Come on, what's the band without Jon Anderson, Tony Kaye and Bill Bruford? Nothing, that's what.
What we said: "At times, Heaven and Earth verges on the twee, and there's a distinct album-orientated rock flavour throughout, with only occasional flashes of the Yes of old," wrote Tim Hall, in the Guardian.
Score: 3/5
Woman's Hour – Conversations (Secretly Canadian)
Why you should listen: If you like letting a singer's dulcet tones wash over you like a tide, Woman's Hour's debut of balmy, mid-tempo pop should be right up your street.
It might not be for you if… You've already had enough of this genre with music from Oxford's Still Corners, or The xx's subtle dynamic and minimalist sonic palette.
What we said: "Although they count Fleetwood Mac as inspirations, the suave, soft-focus tint to Conversations is a lot like a vintage episode of Top of the Pops 2 featuring St Etienne, Sade, Simple Minds and Vanessa Paradis," wrote Harriet Gibsone, in the Guardian. Click here for Molloy Woodcraft's three-star review from the Observer New Review.
Score: 3/5
La Roux – Trouble in Paradise (Polydor)
Why you should listen: Do you remember five years ago, when DJs would crank up Skream's remix of La Roux's In For the Kill to end a night? After all that time, Elly Jackson's back, returning with a more developed take on her debut's glacial 80s synthpop.
It might not be for you if… La Roux's high-pitched vocal never quite did it for you, and you prefer to glean your 80s synth slick from tunes that were actually written in the 80s.
What we said: "It sounds airy and confident and effortless, a state of affairs aided by the fact that, at some point in the last five years, Jackson and her various collaborators have hit on the knack of coming up with songs that somehow sound as if they've always existed, as if you've stumbled on a selection of old hits that you'd forgotten about but are delighted to be reminded of," wrote Alexis Petridis, in his five star lead review for the Guardian. Kitty Empire gave La Roux's album three stars, in her Observer lead review.
Score: 5/5
Common – Nobody's Smiling (Virgin)
Why you should listen: Grammy-winning rapper and actor Common turns a spotlight onto his Chicago hometown on this 10th album. Give Nobody's Smiling a go for his usual brand of socially conscious rap, meshed with some unorthodox production from No ID.
It might not be for you if… You're not buying the whole "conscious rap" label from an artist who juxtaposes Maya Angelou poetry samples with lyrics on "mad hoes" and "exquisite thick bitches". Where's the continuity in that message?
What we said: "Nobody's Smiling is more of a state of the city address in which he tries to make sense of the violence that has earned the city its 'Chiraq' nickname", wrote Lanre Bakare, in the Guardian.
Score: 4/5
Various artists – Hyperdub 10.2 (Hyperdub)
Why you should listen: This "forward-thinking" label is celebrating its 10th birthday in style, on the second of four anniversary compilations due this year. The likes of Ontario's Jessy Lanza, London producer Burial, rapper Ghostface Killah and the late DJ Rashad all feature on this bassy collection of spaced-out electronica tunes.
It might not be for you if… The idea of alt-R&B, breathy vocals layered over hand-clap samples and synths or slow-burning electronica fills you with dread.
What we said: "Hyperdub is no stranger to the pop song – even if the pop songs on offer here are suitably warped to fit the label's general aesthetic", wrote Tim Jonze, in the Guardian.
Score: 4/5
New offerings from disco revivers Jungle, a poppier Slow Club and Glaswegian lo-fi duo Honeyblood went down well in the comments section last week. But what are you keen to hear? Fill us in below the line, and help us expand our listening list for the week.


text: Here are four film's I've really enjoyed in the past few months, all about artists, art, and the creative process. I can't tell you how many times I whisper-exclaimed, "Oh, that's beautiful," during Dior And I. In Tim's Vermeer my mind was blown. And in Pollock kept hearing echo of my freshman year drawing professor at Cooper, Lisa Lawley, telling stories in class about the time she was hired to paint the work featured in this movie. She had to paint Pollock's at every stage of development. Click on the movie posters to view trailers.


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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, published by the USA government, recommend 60 minutes of physical aerobic activity daily for children ages 6-17 (there are no specifications for those five and under), and 30 minutes daily for adults ages 18-64.
Adults (18-64 years old)
Adults should get at least two and a half hours (150 minutes) each week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity. You need to do this type of activity for at least 10 minutes at a time as intervals shorter than this do not have the same health benefits. Adults should also do strengthening activities, like push-ups, sit-ups and lifting weights, at least two days a week.
Aerobic Activities
Aerobic activities require moderate physical effort and include, but are not limited to: biking slowly, canoeing, ballroom dancing, general gardening, using your manual wheelchair, arm cycling, walking briskly, and water aerobics. Examples of vigorous activities are basketball, jumping rope, running or bicycling on hills, soccer, swimming laps, and martial arts.
Not sure whether you are at a moderate or vigorous activity level? Try the talk test. If you can talk while you are active, then you are participating at a moderate level. If you can only say a few words without stopping to catch your breath, then you are engaging in vigorous activity.
Muscle-Strengthening Activities
Strengthening activities work all the major muscle groups - legs, hips, back, chest, stomach, shoulders, and arms. These activities include, but are not limited to: lifting weights, push-ups, sit-ups, and working with resistance bands. Don't have weights? Common household items such as bottled water and soup cans can also be used.
Bone-Strengthening Activities
Bone-strengthening activities produce a force on the bones that promotes bone growth and strength. This force is commonly produced by impact with the ground. The good news: bone-strengthening activities can also be aerobic and muscle-strengthening like running, jumping rope, basketball, tennis, and hopscotch.
Read the full article at https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/be-active/physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans/index.html


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Children as young as five will be given lessons in Shakespeare in an attempt to increase study of the Bard in schools.
DVDs of animated adaptions of his plays will be offered to primary schools throughout the country as part of a new Government initiative.
In addition teachers will receive a support package including a guidance booklet with practical teaching advice called Shakespeare For All Ages And Stages.
The initiative has been put together in collaboration with experts from the Globe Theatre in London, The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).
There will also be a continuation of the "Making Good Progress" (MGA) scheme, which has been allocated £1.5 million, allowing more 11 to 14-year-old pupils at National Curriculum Key Stage 3 level to see a live Shakespeare performance.
Many have already benefited from the scheme, attending RSC performances of productions including The Taming Of The Shrew and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Schools Minister Jim Knight said every child should be given the opportunity to enjoy Shakespeare's work from a young age.
He said: "Shakespeare is the most famous playwright of all time. One of our great Britons, his work is studied all over the world.
"It is fitting then that his work is a protected part of the curriculum in the country he came from. But I want to go further to ensure that Shakespeare can be enjoyed as much as possible and from a younger age."
Jacqui O'Hanlon, acting director of education at the RSC, said the latest scheme represented an extension of practices that were already in existence in many schools.
"This endorses the inspirational practice that is already happening in many primary and secondary schools across the country," she said.
"In our manifesto for Shakespeare in schools - Stand Up For Shakespeare - we call for young people to do Shakespeare on their feet, see it live and start it earlier. These principles are very clearly in evidence in Shakespeare For All Ages And Stages."
Mick Waters, director of curriculum at the QCA, added: "Teachers can make young people's experience of Shakespeare an inspiring one and nurture a lifelong interest in the playwright. But getting to grips with Shakespeare's verse is a challenge for teachers and young people alike.
"Shakespeare For All Ages And Stages will help by suggesting a range of innovative and practical ideas to help bring Shakespeare to life in the classroom." The move was praised by The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the independent charity based in Stratford upon Avon which promotes appreciation and study of the plays and other works of the Bard. It also aims to preserve the Shakespeare Birthplace properties. The Bard was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and died in 1616.
Dr Paul Edmondson, the charity's head of learning, welcomed the latest proposals and said the objective was to ensure people of all ages had access to Shakespeare's works.
He said: "Shakespeare is a master story-teller and no one is ever too young to appreciate a good story told well. At The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust we aim to offer a range of family activities to inspire people of all ages."


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I decided to break up the list into three sections, because I don't think it's fair to compare albums by bands I've loved for years with new stuff that jumped out enough to be considered. I'm getting older and though I'm trying really hard not to let my musical taste calcify, well, I think it's inevitable. Also, the "throwbacks" fit a theme for me. They're all committed to a sound from the past and pull it off expertly. All four albums will have you grinning from ear to ear just to hear great new songs in styles you thought were dead.
Repeat Offenders
- For John by Library Voices
- Rave Tapes by Mogwai
- Cosmos by Yellow Ostrich
- Kudos to You! by The Presidents Of The United States Of America
- Free Will by Bry Webb
- Endless Wonder by Say Hi
- Familiars by The Antlers
- Arcadie by Archimede
- Sand + Silence by The Rosebuds
- Brill Bruisers by The New Pornographers
- The Future Happens Anyway by NQ Arbuckle
- Give the People What They Want by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
- Therapy by The New Mastersounds
- Running of the Bulls by My Neighbor Is
The New Kids
- Supermodel by Foster the People
- Mind Over Matter by Young the Giant
- So Long, See You Tomorrow by Bombay Bicycle Club
- Atlas by Real Estate
- When Lost at Sea by The Wooden Sky
- 9 Dead Alive by Rodrigo y Gabriela
- Sea When Absent by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
- After the Disco by Broken Bells
And there you have it… my favorite albums of 2014. Enjoy!


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Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, has announced a squad of 21 players to represent South Africa at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations tournament scheduled for Ghana from 17 November to 1 December.
The premier African Women's football showpiece will be used as a 2019 FIFA Women World Cup qualifier – the top three nations in Ghana will represent the continent at the World Cup in France in June.
Ellis has selected the bulk of the squad that has been with Banyana Banyana for a long period of time.
The squad also shows a lot of experience with most of the players having taken part in the Women's AFCON tournament before.
Ellis has also called up two uncapped players – Amanda Mthandi (University of Johannesburg) and Tiisetso Makhubela (Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies).
"It was a difficult task to pin down the final 21 players as they all raised their hands to show how much they want to be part of this magnificent team. But I am confident that the players we have chosen will do the business for South Africa.
Too many times we have close to winning the tournament and I think with the preparations we have had, we feel ready for the competition," said Ellis.
The former Banyana Banyana captain has also selected four players to be on stand-by – Kholosa Biyana, Rachel Sebati, Thato Letsoso and Hilda Magaia.
The quartet will travel with the squad to Ghana and return to South Africa after the international friendly match that will be played in Accra on Sunday, 11 November.
Banyana Banyana have been drawn in Group B against defending champions Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia.
South Africa will open her account with a clash against the Super Falcons on 18 November, followed by an encounter against Kenya three days later (21 November). Both matches will be played at Cape Coast.
For the final match, Ellis and her charges will travel to the capital Accra to face Zambia on 24 November.
South Africa will be making their 12th appearance at the tournament.
The squad has been in camp since Sunday, 21 October, and will travel to Ghana on Friday, 9 November.


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Gold dust
It is the Sunday before Christmas, the Hungarian "Aranyvasárnap" - so it was quite obvious to go this time for an Outfit, where Gold accessories play the leading role. I can't help myself when it comes to studs, huge statement necklaces and oversized bags - so all of these elements are included in this Black and Gold Look.
Oversized gold bag: Aranka Bandula - bags with love (http://www.pistolpetebags.com/)
Black leather skirt: Mango
Turtleneck sweater: Camaieu
Black leather shoes: 5th Avenue - Deichmann
Statement necklace: Promod
Tights: Calzedonia
Gold and Black oversized rings: Mango
Hair and Makeup by Furtenbacher Diána
Makeup & Nail polish: MAC cosmetics
Copyright & images owned by: www.worldofkatie.com & Nagy Orsolya


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Subject: Young Marriage vs. Career
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm 25 yrs old, have been married for 4 years and we have a 2 year old. I am at a point in my life where I finished college and I want to start my acting career. My husband doesn't really support my passion for acting. He believes in me, but he feels my career is going to come between us. I recently quit my job at the bank to pursue my dreams full time. It definitely caused a riff in my marriage, not financially, only emotionally. But, I was tired of not following my heart and living for others. My husband also wants to have our 2nd child soon so the kids can grow up close together in age. I do want to be a virtuous wife for my husband, but we're still young and I'm trying to start my career and follow my dreams. Our marriage is a little rocky from infidelity in the past that we're still trying to move past. It's just too much, too fast and I need some help. Should I have my next child so soon and then pick back up on my career, or stay focused for now and have a child later? Steve you know how hard it is to break into this industry. I'm at the point where I am just grinding and trying to focus and balance being a wife and a mom. I know God will never give us more than we can bare, but he also gives us a sound mind to make wise decisions in life. Honestly, I am also hesitant to expand our family because I'm afraid of getting hurt again. I hate having the spirit of confusion… Help! What's your advice guys?
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At every major intersection in our lives, there has probably been an invitation of sorts. Somebody invited you somewhere to something, for something, or for someone. Some of the greatest things in our lives were the result of an invitation. Some of our greatest regrets were the result of an invitation. Invitations are powerful, sometimes life changing things.
You have the power to change someone's life through an invitation. In John 1:35-49, we see several examples of this principle in Jesus' life. People would discover Jesus was the Messiah, and they would invite their friends and family to come as well. Those people doing the inviting knew they couldn't answer all the questions, prove Jesus was the Messiah, or convince anybody of anything. However, they did know to invite their friends and family to "Come & See!"
As people come and be a part of the church, God does that thing that only God can do. When people, who are far from God but want to be close to God or have been beaten up by sin are facing its consequences, when they come and are among people who are following Jesus, something special happens.
We want to be a place for unchurched people to feel comfortable and welcome, while removing all possible obstacles to trusting in Jesus. As we enter the Christmas season, who could you invite?
- for dinner?
- for coffee?
- for Christmas Eve?